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Faith: Have I found the one?
By: Ameera Rouse
Usually when a couple gets engaged they are flooded with the typical questions like: "Did you set the date?" and "How did he propose?", but the past couple months have proved otherwise. While I am still asked those typical questions, I have found that my closest friends want answers to the harder questions like: "How did you know he was the one?" and "How do you two make it work?".
By no means am I a relationship expert but I must admit that friends, family, and complete strangers cant help but notice the dynamic I have with my fiancé. I have heard people say things like " you're lucky you found one of the last good men"; the problem with this is that if you have already decided that there are no good men left you have already set yourself up for failure. I am a strong believer that you will attract what you exude-- if you walk around speaking failure then u will attract Mr. Failure.... if you go around speaking depression and doubt-- that is who you will attract. Speak positivity and claim joy in your life!
I think it is important to be at a point in your life where you know who you are, before meeting "the one". So many people parade around claiming to have found themselves but their own relationships are a testament of immaturity and lack of self-discovery. When you know who you are, you have achieved a level of attraction far beyond the physical.
When I first met my fiancé I was at a point in my life where I felt so in tuned with myself and so aligned with God's will for me. Despite going through the storm of not having enough money to register for classes and being the only one of my friends who had a full time job with mounting tuition bill and not to mention a monthly rent payment, I had found peace. In the midst of a storm I had tapped into a part of me that I didn't know existed, by no means was I perfect, but I felt complete.
Then he came... I remember thinking that there was something so noticeably different about him; looking back I know that not only was he different but I had been so accustomed to choosing guys that werewrong for me that when right came along I could recognize the difference. He didn't look at me how the other guys looked at me; he looked past any physical attraction and saw my most beloved attribute-- myspirit. He was patient and kind and when I examined his interactions with his friends and family it didn't take long to realize that he was respectful and loving. I could talk to him, not on the superficial surface level, but I could be myself-- I could be vulnerable without him trying to change me. He appreciated all of me; unlike so many guys who might try and pick and choose the attributes they like about you and before long you are talking different, dressing different and acting different.
When he saw that I was going through a storm, instead of running full speed in the opposite direction, he stood beside me and offered his strength to get me through the tough times. I saw God in him-- so clearly! I profoundly understood, in those moments where he offered himself, that it was no accident that we met; he was the result of me seeking God.
Of course we were met with obstacles but our ability to go through them together made us so strong; we had both reached a level of maturity that was essential to our ability to overcome "relationship road blocks". We had entered into this relationship as two complete people who each had something to bring to the table. Too often there is one person in the relationship who is taking and one who is giving-- this is why, in my opinion, most relationships are unsuccessful: there is a constant "push-pull" dynamic where one person will end up exhausted from constantly catering to the other's needs and when the other person has taken everything they will eventually leave.
At the end of the day I knew he was the one because my journey in life aligned with his. We met at the same juncture in life (not financially or career wise) but on a much deeper spiritual level. I knew I was there to help him live his purpose and he was there to help me live mine.
What do you think? How do you know when you have found "The one"? Share your thoughts!


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Fit Made Easy Workbook
Fit Made Easy Workbook
Universal Design Symposium FIT, NYC
"Fit Made Easy" is an outline of simple steps that taken in sequence will erase every fitting issue you could ever see on your body or on your dress form. The steps are universal with everything you create. The workbook was written in conjunction with the Universal Design Symposium presented by Jill Ralston and hosted by Professor Colette Wong for the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. I hope it will help you understand not only how to best use the dress form, but the powerful catalyst your dress form can be in your creativity.
Our presentation was created to answer one question we hear every day: "My clothes don't fit because my body is…"
There are countless ways to finish this sentence because rarely do we see our bodies as they really are.
Steps and Guidelines
The workbook explains in twelve simple steps, the guidelines of the Universal Design Symposium workshop, as you are taken through the three dimensional, hands on, universal process of fitting clothes on a dress form.
There are only a few principles to follow in solving every fitting issue as you teach your hands and eyes to connect. With understanding and practice, you will develop a three-dimensional point of view as a new "fitting guideline" in working with the flat pattern. This is the beginning of every design. Clothes fit effortlessly when you can see the changes before they are made. Clothes fit and last forever when you understand the principal of grain lines and pressure points. Clothes feel fabulous when the ease matches the way we move. The principles take no time and effort. Just understanding. That's easy.
There are countless ways to create chaos in fitting because rarely do we see our bodies as they really are and only a few can translate a piece of paper into movement on a body successfully. Working on a dress form that matches a real body will give you the visual perspective to easily address every challenge in fitting clothes, reading flat patterns, draping, and pattern making, enabling you to enjoy the Zen of sewing.
One can match a hundred measurements on a piece of paper or see the picture worth a thousand words. The picture we see by using a dress form that matches a real person is the three-dimensional reality. When we see how the fabric falls, identify the problems, and touch the solution, the result is flawless.
With "Fit Made Easy" you will discover the key to this perspective of fit by analyzing each step of the fitting process as it pertains to you or your client. The steps will guide you through the changes at the neckline, shoulders, upper chest, arms-eye, sleeves, waist, and hipline. You will see the value of pinning right on the dress form and comparing it to the flat pattern. If you have ever struggled with a sleeve that ripples, even though it appears to be the right shape. Have ever wondered why a pant leg drags at the front thigh, or a collar tugs back, the simple principles in the eWorkbook will give you another perspective; as you experience those issues disappearing.
By testing the grain line to compliment or disguise the curves of the silhouette and checking the pressure points for movement in your clothes, fitting becomes an enjoyable process in everything you design. From the slightest disguise on normal bodies, to asymmetrical bodies, to bodies changed by mastectomy, osteoporosis, lymphedema, or scoliosis; if the bodies are women, men, juniors, children or even pets, the rules are all the same.
Whatever the shape, the curve, or fitting challenge, the Fitting Sequence in "Fit Made Easy" will guide you through the steps that are universal in feeling comfortable and powerful in everything you create.
Fit Made Easy eBook

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Tributes are flooding in from celebrities following the death of British acting legend Bob Hoskins.
The Who Framed Roger Rabbit star passed away on Tuesday night after suffering from a bout of pneumonia. He had retired from acting in 2012 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Tributes were led on Twitter.com by Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson, who writes, "Truly saddened by the passing of Bob Hoskins! A truly gigantic talent & a Gentleman. R.I.P."
British comedian Stephen Fry tweets, "Oh no, Bob Hoskins. Gone? That's awful news. The Long Good Friday one of the best British movies of the modern era. A marvellous man.", while actor Sam Claflin, who co-starred with Hoskins in his last film Snow White and the Huntsman, adds, "I had the honor of working with one of our countries (sic) greats, and what a privilege that was. A diamond. A gent. A legend. #RIPBobHoskins."
Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp adds, "RIP Bob Hoskins, 'Long Good Friday' one of the best movies ever made! You will be missed!", Melissa Joan Hart tweets, "RIP Bob Hoskins!!! In your memory I will show my boys Roger Rabbit this weekend", and John Leguizamo adds, "Dear BobHoskins rest in peace! – never worked a more gentle kind and talented actor!"
Tributes are flooding in from celebrities following the death of British acting legend Bob Hoskins.


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Sunday, April 18, 2010
8 comments:
- "SNOWMANLOVER" said...
What a gorgeous photo. Come to my blog to see what I did today!!!!!
- April 18, 2010 at 11:07 PM
- Sandy from Ukiah said...
Sounds like you had a fun fun day.... go to my blog email@example.com (I have two blogs but i wrote what I did on the sandys365journey... hope you pop over.
- April 18, 2010 at 11:32 PM
- ~BridgetL~ said...
oh my I didn't know that people still hung laundry on clothes line. I use to love the smell of air dried clothes. beautiful pictures.
- April 18, 2010 at 11:47 PM
- Pam aka TheBugBytes said...
Lovely photo. Here we are not allowed to hang clothes on the line. reminds me of my hometown in India where we could.
- April 18, 2010 at 11:55 PM
- Lisa said...
What nice pictures. As a child, my mother use to hang our clothes on the line, same as BridgetL, loved that smell, especially the sheets. I had a very busy day, ironing, and moving furniture to put padding under area rugs. LOL What a job that was.
- April 19, 2010 at 12:23 AM
- FitterTwit said...
Your pics are awesome! I was SUPPOSED to be out in the garden today, but instead I spent the day buried in my craft closet... it was one of THOSE weekends! :)
- April 19, 2010 at 2:19 AM
Now I know where you've been hiding...in the back yard with the laundry. Honestly, you take the BEST pictures. I love hanging clothes on the line!
- April 19, 2010 at 4:12 PM
- Cindy McVey said...
Crystal, you're becoming such a great photographer! I love this one!
- April 20, 2010 at 12:02 PM


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Chocolate Devils
By Tingrin3
- The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake:
- Ingredients
- Baking spray, for spraying parchment
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter
- 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs, beaten
- White Frosting:
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar (not powdered sugar!)
- Ganache:
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 24 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces
- 1 jar maraschino cherries
Step 1
Special equipment: a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter and a frosting (piping) bag and tip
For the best chocolate sheet cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Use an 18-by-13-inch sheet ref="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cake-pans/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="191 199">cake pan. Cut parchment paper to fit the pan and spray each side with baking spray.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar and salt. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the cocoa to the butter and stir together. Add 1 cup boiling water to the pan and then allow the mixture to boil for 30 seconds. Pour over the flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool.
Pour the buttermilk into a bowl and add the baking soda, vanilla and beaten eggs. Stir the buttermilk mixture into the butter/flour mixture. Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake for 20 minutes. Let the cake cool completely.
Cut the cooled cake into circles with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, and then lay the circles on another sheet pan with a wire rack; set this pan in the fridge to make sure there is no warmth to the cake at all. (The frosting is so light and fluffy, the coolness will help keep it all together.)
For the white frosting: In a small saucepan, whisk the flour into the milk and heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. You want it to be very thick--thicker than cake mix, more like a brownie mix. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. If in a hurry, place the saucepan over ice in the sink for about 10 minutes or so until the mixture cools. It must be completely cool before you use it in the next step. Stir in the vanilla.
While the mixture is cooling, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. You don't want any sugar graininess left. Then add the completely cooled milk/flour mixture and beat the living daylights out of it. If it looks separated, you haven't beaten it enough! Beat it until it all combines and resembles whipped cream. Grab a spoon and taste this wonderful goodness. If there is any left after your taste test, spread it on a cooled chocolate cake.
For the ganache: Heat the cream until very hot. Add the vanilla, and then pour over the chocolate pieces. Stir to completely melt.
To assemble: Place the white frosting into a frosting bag. Squeeze the frosting onto one circle of cake. Press a second circle on top. Using a ladle, pour ganache over the cake, allowing the chocolate to run over the sides. Place 3 cherries on the center. Repeat the process with each cake. Chill the cakes until ready to serve!
Recipe courtesy Ree Drummond


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I am Ken, or otherwise known here in the cyberspace as SteamEngine, a self proclaimed writer. To be honest, writing isn't really my forte, but it's what I like to do and what I love. Ever since I was a small kid, I liked writing. I felt like it was a way to convey my emotions, opinions, and views without having to actually talk to someone about it.
Anyway, I hope you have a good read here at my blog. Have a nice day!


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I joined Bethesda about two thirds of the way through the development of Oblivion. Not long enough to have an entire system to my name, but enough to have had a small, visible impact.
I implemented various minor AI features for the game, but the one thing that really stood out was that I gave the characters 'shifty eyes' !
The characters in Oblivion would already look at you when you talked to them, and sometimes blink, but never look away. It was creepy. I was asked to add a little bit or randomness in the eyes, and so I took the opportunity to tie their eye movement to their disposition.
If a character was happy, I would animate their eyes up slightly and of course down when sad. When angry I would give them really fast saccades. When scared, they would look left and right. All very simple stuff, especially by today's standards, but it added a tremendous amount of life to the NPCs.


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With past influences that range from Metalcore, Electronic, Ambient, all the way to UK Hip-Hop, Aions is no stranger to the dark and moodier sides of the music spectrum. His eclectic library allows him to translate his emotions to his audience, effortlessly connecting with his listeners subconscious.
Since 2007, Aions has dedicated himself to mastering the art of mixing and turntablism. As of recent he has placed a larger emphasis on his own productions – however, he is an avid supporter of other artists', and enjoys introducing people to new music through his well-curated selection.
While primarily focusing on Dubstep & Grime, Aions sets seamlessly transition through a variety of sounds, all while being sure to maintain a deep and soulful vibe.
As of 2015, Aions has been DJing & Producing as a founding member of the EARTHTONE collective, and has been booked throughout the U.S. at various showcases and venues.
To get a deeper glimpse into the many forms of Aions, be sure to listen to his 3-hour soundscape, "Explorations," live from Halcyon Record Shop.
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Jason Guigno and Corey Jeffreys of TrangleCast have got podcasting figured out. We met at the Frontier in RTP, and bounced into a random conference room. Within minutes, they had an impressive array of microphones and a mobile mixing board set up, all while easily chatting with me and setting a relaxed tone to the conversation.Read More
The Trig team continues to grow, thanks to the continued trust that our clients have placed in services centered on innovation management, design, and marketing. We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our staff with the addition of industrial designer Seth Teeples.Read More
The product development process is a multi-stage endeavor. Informed by customer research and marketing analysis, strong opportunities drive the first legs of the race to get a product onto shelves. When the project is handed off to development, it is in these stages that opportunities become designs, and designs become products.Read More
In a not-so-controversial move, Trig Innovation is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Murphy to the role of Senior Industrial Designer.Read More
Check out Trig Innovation's newest YouTube video, featuring lead designer Patrick Murphy showing off his digital sketching skills. With its huge ambition of improving the human condition, the field of industrial design has always been challenging and fascinating.Read More
As we shared recently in this space, Trig Innovation was proud to sponsor and participate in Innovate Carolina, the signature event of the Carolinas chapter of the Product Development and Management Association, for the fourth year running.Read More
I recently traveled to Wales for the Do Lectures Startup event, a global gathering of bright minds from across the spectrum of business, arts, sports, and more. It's an event that is difficult to categorize, from the people, to the presenters, to the overall experience.Read More
We're honored that Sam Harris and the communications team at North Carolina State's Poole College of Management recognized Trig Innovation and its founder, Ty Hagler (Jenkins MBA class of 2011), with a recent feature story on the college website.Read More
Trig Innovation industrial designer Drew Brisley has earned selection to attend the latest installment of the Do Lecture series. An emerging ideas gathering based in Wales, the Do Lectures focus on launching big ideas to change the world.Read More
Lilly Ferrick has taken business development at Trig Innovation by storm since joining the company just a couple of months ago, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience in selling industrial design solutions to her new role.Read More
Patrick Murphy is the lead industrial designer at Trig Innovation, shaping products in multiple market sectors, including hardware, tools, medical devices, furniture, and products for the home. In his work at Trig, Patrick utilizes a variety of software platforms to bring new products to life in sketches, renderings, 3D CAD models, and animations.Read More
Trig Innovation, an innovation management firm based in Durham, North Carolina, announces the addition of Drew Brisley to its industrial design team. Brisley is a 2012 graduate of North Carolina State University's industrial design program, graduating with honors (summa cum laude).Read More


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|Organize your bracelets with an old pant hanger
When I hit the thrift stores, I always keep an eye out for organizing hangers and bins. I usually find one or two every so often. One particular hanger I
found has three bars, and on each bar has two clips. The arms swing forward for easy access to the garment you choose to hang. I believe it's meant for pants, jeans, or slacks, but I imagined all of my bangles and bracelets fitting perfectly. Lucky for me, they did.
I finally got to get rid of the accessory pit, and nicely organized my pretty bracelets making them easier to find and access. I can tuck it away in a closet or hang it on the wall. It's so convenient, especially for hard to store bracelets. So next time you head out shopping, keep in mind a particular need, and let yourself imagine new ways you can use an item to fill that need. If you have a hanger like this in your closet, give it new life by giving your bracelets a new home. Next project task...finding a home for all of my cuffs that don't hang quite so nice.
|Side View
|The bars unhook and swing forward for easy access
How do you organize your bracelets, watches or cuffs?


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THOMAS SABO presents a pretty and petite charm that is made in heart-shaped stainless steel and finished with its filigree detailing.
THOMAS SABO stands for versatile, innovative and trendsetting jewellery and watch designs of the highest quality.
- Brand
- Thomas Sabo
- Material
- Silver
- Model number
- 1497-001-12
Delivery & Returns
At Ernest Jones we provide the following range of delivery options:
- Free Standard Delivery available on orders over £100.
- Free Next Day Delivery available on selected orders over £499.
- Free Click & Collect to any Ernest Jones store in the UK.
For more Delivery Information click here.
Returns policy: you can return items to us by post or in store within 30 days for a full refund or exchange.*
*We cannot refund or exchange pierced jewellery, e.g. earrings, if they have been removed from the original sealed packaging due to hygiene reasons.
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There are a number of different ways to contact us if you need help or advice with your purchase.
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member benefits
Not only does a Zipcard get you into the car, it gets you discounts at the places you want to go.
Toronto member benefits
Axis Freestyle Academy
20% offdetails
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Axis will keep you busy no matter your level of expertise with their custom high performance trampolines, jumps & rails, foam pits, yoga studio and a big air jump and its accompanying air bag.
Conveniently located in Vaughan, AFA helps you get the training you want without traveling too far. Before you know it, you'll be shreddin' the slopes like a pro.
So what's your perk for being a Zipster? You get 20% off any Single Session, Full Day Pass or 5-Pack drop-in.
Simply flash your Zipcard when you get to Axis' front desk and you shall receive 20% off a Single Session, Full Day Pass or 5-Pack.
Bullfrog Power
$50 offdetails
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Sign up online for Bullfrog Power with promotional code ZIPCAR.
Chef's Plate
50% offdetails
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At Zipcar we totally get it - that's why we've partnered up with Chef's Plate. They take the hassle out of cooking just like we take the hassle out of car ownership.
Chef's Plate gives you everything you need to make a meal in 30 minutes or less. All you have to do is choose a weekly meal plan based on your taste preferences then they deliver straight to your home. Still out zipping and not around when they deliver? No worries! All food comes delivered in a refrigerated box that'll keep your ingredients cool for up to 12 hours.
Sign up today and get 50% off your first order just for being a Zipster!
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Free coffee or teadetails
Glory Hole Doughnuts has been serving up the freshest handmade doughnuts since 2012. Straight out of Parkdale, these glorious doughnuts are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Whether they're made of yeast or cake (they even have vegan options), their staff promise real, genuine, ingredients (and even some love) every time.
Now what does this mean for us Zipsters? Members will get a free coffee or tea with any donut purchase.
Simply flash your Zipcard at Glory Hole Doughnuts and you shall receive a free coffee or tea with your donut purchase.
Tealish Fine Teas
15% offdetails
Since 2005 Tealish has helped to redefine the tea landscape in Canada. One of Toronto's most popular spots for tea enthusiasts, Tealish boasts a selection of the world's finest teas, teaware, and a tea-only cafe serving tea lattes, fresh brewed iced teas and tea smoothies. They continue to turn people into tea-lovers every day with their award winning teas online and in-store. Zipsters receive 15% off online and in-store orders, so check them out and find your next favourite flavour!
Use promo code "TEALOVE16" upon online checkout to get your Zipster-only 15% off! Shopping in-store? Show your Zipcard and let the cashier know the promo code.
Toronto Key to the City
Two Great Discounts!details
Buy 1 Toronto Key To The City and get free shipping with promo code: ZIPCARVIP.
Buy 2 Toronto Keys To The City and get a 3rd Key Free + free shipping with promo code: ZIPCARVIP3.
Up to $50 off every monthdetails
Verkspace is one of Toronto's newest collaborative co-working spaces. Conveniently located right downtown, they offer their members everything from a mailing address to a private office - all with 24/7 access and sleek, modern Scandinavian design. You already share a car, why not share an office?
Now what does this mean for us Zipsters? Lots and lots of perks to redeem!
Choose what fits your needs most from the below deals:
- $50 off Collective Memberships (over 50% off)
- $30 off Hot Desk Memberships
- $25 off Dedicated Desk Memberships
- 20% off Event Space Rentals
All above memberships will also get an additional $50/month in Meeting Room credit.
Contact Verkspace by email email@example.com or phone (416) 286-5749 and provide them with your Zipcard # to redeem the "ZipPlan".
$10,000 managed for freedetails
We know you Zipsters are all about saving cash, so we've partnered with our friends at Wealthsimple to fatten up your piggybank. Wealthsimple is the easiest way to get started investing or to manage your current investments. Whether it's a TFSA, RRSP, or any other type of account, Wealthsimple uses technology to make investing low cost and simple. Zipcar members can invest their first $10,000 with Wealthsimple with no management fee, and then at 0.5% afterwards.
Simply visit Wealthsimple's site and sign up. Once complete, email firstname.lastname@example.com with your Zipcard number and you're all set!
budget® car rental
up to 25% off and more!details
Grab a Zipcar for cross-town but for cross-country, Budget® has got your back. Zipcar members can save up to 25% with Budget®, plus get free upgrades and up to $25 off your next rental (you can even combine discounts).
Snag these deals at budget.com/zipcar.
Chateau des Charmes
2 for 1 Discovery Tourdetails
To celebrate Canada's growing viticulture industry, why not take a daytrip to the stunning wine region of the Niagara Escarpment. We've partnered with Chateau des Charmes Winery to get all Zipsters '2 for 1 access' to their Winegrowing Discovery Tour, where you'll explore the vineyard, cellars, and bottling lines that produce Chateau des Charmes' award-winning wines. If you plan on sipping, please sip and Zip responsibly!
Simply show your Zipcard upon arrival to receive your discount.
Up to $50 offdetails
Foodee delivers Toronto's best food right to your office! Their team of local food experts help you navigate all the restaurant choices and take the stress out of food ordering with Foodee's team ordering and consolidated billing.
No matter the size of your event, you can rely on Foodee's Live Concierge Support and Reliable Delivery to ensure your meals arrive on time and are fresh. Everything from individually packaged meals to large platters for sharing family-style; you can customize your menu based on budgetary constraints, food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Being a Zipster just got a whole lot sweeter as members now receive:
- $50 off their first order over $200
- $25 off a minimum order of $40
Redeem your exclusive Foodee benefit by visiting try.food.ee/zipcar.
Steam Whistle Brewery
2 for 1 Admissiondetails
Head over to Steam Whistle Brewery for a tour and a taste. As a Zipster your admission is 2 for the price of 1!
To redeem this offer, just flash your Zipcard upon arrival.
The Sharing Depot
1 Free Workshopdetails
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Once you have purchased a High-Five Membership:
- Visit The Sharing Depot's Calendar at: https://sharingdepot.ca/our-calendar/
- Pick the Workshop called 'Woodshop 1' on the date you want.
- Follow the link to the Eventbrite page and enter the code 'ZIPCARTORONTO' to get workshop for free.
Treetop Trekking
$10 offdetails
Escape the city and visit one of Treetop Trekking's 5 adventure parks in Ontario. With 2 locations in the GTA (Brampton and Stouffville), and 3 other locations within 1 - 2 hours of Toronto (Barrie, Huntsville, and the Ganaraska Forest near Peterborough), this might just be your new favourite Zipcar outing.
Climb, swing and zip your way through the forest canopy on suspension bridges, balance logs, Tarzan swings, and much more! Activities range from beginner to expert so there is fun to be had for just about anyone!
$10 off per person on Zip Line & Aerial Game Treks
Reservations required. Bookings must be made online using Promo Code: Zipcar. Zipcar membership card must be presented upon arrival. Discount is off of individual rate 3-hour Zip Line & Aerial Game Treks only. Can not be combined with any other special rate or offer.
VIA Rail
10% Offdetails
Yeah sure. We could be selfish and not talk about other modes of transportation. But then again, who would want to deprive you of a train ride? It's actually one of the best ways to check out the heart of Canada. Zipsters get a 10% discount on all Economy and Business Class fares. Make sure you create a profile to take advantage of the discount. And if you book early, you can save even more. So the next time you want to check out some beautiful Canadian destinations, why not save some dough and do it in style?
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Yo Sox
25% off online ordersdetails
Yo Sox is fueled by a group of sock aficionados based in Toronto who pledge to make your feet fashionable and fun. This group of dedicated individuals subscribe to a single unified motto: style, expression, quality. They also believe that it's very fashionable to give back to the community. For every pair of socks sold, they provide a meal to a person in need.
Use promo code ZIPCAR for 25% off your online orders (excluding sock subscriptions).
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This is a story of why it's important to back up your contacts on the cloud. Below is a partial list of guests we had on the show during my time as Assistant Producer on the TonyBrunoShow-Into the Night.
Got out of the gate with the Green Bay Packers OUTRIGHT underdog Win in Chicago on Thursday and it's time to crank it up for the first Sunday in the NFL with more Stone Cold, Lead Pipe LOCKS!!!
The longest weekend of the year will come crashing to a halt tonight, but not before we feast on another heaping helping of Left-Over, but fresh out the kitchen LOCKS.
Coming off a 4-1 Week 11 Sunday and skipped the Thanksgiving Day Turkeys, so let's get down to the business yo!
A lot of teams will be all but eliminated from playoff contention after today and many others who already are are playing them out already, so what gives on this Week 11.
I will be working around the house doing plumbing and electrical work, but due to contractual obligations with the NFL, degenerate gamblers and Vegas houses, I am releasing 4 Stone Cold Locks..
Since I took a bye last week, I will release 9, count em', 9 NFL picks for your dining and dancing pleasure.


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Politics & Government
NC lawmakers face annual challenge: What to do about Medicaid?
Medicaid, the $14 billion state and federal health insurance program, will be at the center of more maneuvering and conflict this session.
Gov. Pat McCrory is taking steps to revamp the insurance program for low-income children, some of their parents, the elderly and the disabled. McCrory in the past has said he is open to expanding Medicaid under the federal health insurance law to an estimated 360,000 to 500,000 low-income adults. During a visit to Washington, D.C., this month, McCrory said he talked to President Barack Obama about waiving federal rules on expansion.
Expanding Medicaid is optional for states, and many Republican-run states chose not to do it. But in recent years, some Republican governors have negotiated with the federal government to craft their own versions of expansion.
Getting expansion through the legislature could be a challenge, since Senate leader Phil Berger doesn't support it and presumptive House Speaker Tim Moore doesn't think it's a good idea.
The legislature will have other issues to sort out, including how to control costs. A major conflict lingering from last year is whether commercial Medicaid managed-care companies should operate in the state.
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On Monday, we saw a preview of the dramatic raid footage that ended in Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's recapture by Mexican authorities. Those 30 seconds (excerpted from 50 minutes of footage from CNN's Televisa affiliate) showed Marines launching grenades into the structure housing El Chapo. Amid the gunfire, five cartel members were killed while El Chapo temporarily escaped into a manhole. He traipsed through the sewer, emerged, and stole a car, but authorities nabbed him before he disappeared again.
Now, an extended video shows a full 15 minutes of GoPro action from Friday morning's mission, known as Operation "Cisne Negro" (Black Swan). The mayhem-filled clip ends as the soldiers realize that El Chapo is nowhere inside the two-story structure. We may see a lot more when the full 50 minutes of footage surface. Whether we'll actually see El Chapo's arrest and his reaction ("my holidays are over") will remain a mystery (until it isn't).
The tunnel-crazy kingpin now sits in the same Mexican prison that came under fire for his escape last July. The warden and 71 other employees were brought up on charges after El Chapo slipped through their fingers. Of course, El Chapo's plan may not have been a secret to all charged. His vast network of connections made anything possible, even a secret construction project that led to his underground escape on a motorcycle. Ironically, it was his attempt at forging a Hollywood connection that led to the drug lord's undoing.
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Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) has announced Recruitment 2016 notification for fill 17 Sanitary Sub Inspector vacancies. All the interested / eligible candidates may apply through prescribed mode of application on or 11.11.2016.
JMC Recruitment 2016 Vacancy Details
No of Vacancy : 17 Posts
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Age Limit : Candidates age should be between 18 years to 50 years as on 01.05.2016. Age relaxation is applicable as per govt norms.
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VLS Hall of Fame
Special Mention
- Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures . Worked as a 3rd Assistant Director on the feature film "BHAAG MILKHA BHAAG" starring Farhan Akhtar and Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra (releasing on 12th July 2013)
- Matchstix Art . Worked with Aparna Sud as an Art assistant on 5 Ad Films
- UTV Spotboy . Worked on the feature film ANYBODY CAN DANCE directed by Remo D.Souza as a Chief Production Designer to Aparna Sud.
- Principal Photographer at Renaissance Art Photography, an initiative taken by Ayush Saini , started in 2010 have come a long way with his pictures from banaras/Varanasi , Mcleodganj , Jim Corbett and random clicks have been showcased in various photography exhibition across India and also in countries like Italy and France.
- Assisted the Art Director from DON-2, Mr. Siddharth Mathawan on a feature film called "PRAGUE" featuring Chandan Roy Sanyal from Kaminey , Faaltu in August 2011.
- Worked as the lead actor in a Mcdonalds TVC directed by Sainath Chowdhary , the ad is on air from jan 2013 on national tv and is playing in theatres and youtube .
- Currently Working as a 3rd Assistant Director on a feature film called "One by Two" starring Abhay Deol and produced by him only .
Mohak Khurana: Work Profile
- India Today
- MSCIT Institute
- Education Times
- Karbon Mobile
- Ms. Ramneek Kaur (Batch 2006): Awarded the Vice-Chancellor's Gold Medal by the President of India, for Best Student(Female) in LLM at National Law University, Delhi.
- Mr. Mayank Kapila (Batch 2006): Awarded Mr. Nani. A. Palkhivala Gold Medal by CJI, for securing the highest marks in 'Constitutional Law' in LLM in NALSAR, Hyderabad.
- Ms. Isha Wadhwa (Batch 2007): Topped in 'Constitutional Law' in LLM from Indian Law Institute, New Delhi.
Alumni who have made it to Judicial Services
- Mr. Ravinder Singh (2001-06)
- Ms. Charu Gupta Bansal (2002-07)
- Ms. Shreya Arora (2002-07)
- Ms. Niharika Mittal (2003-08)
- Mr. Gaurav Sharma (2003-08)
- Mr. Ashish Arya (2003-08)
- Ms. Richa Gosain (2004-09)
- Mr. Rohit Gulia (2004-09)
- Mr. Nishant Garg (2004-09)
- Ms. Ankita Singhal (2004-2009)
- Mr. Chirag Gupta (2005-10)
- Ms. Neha Kushawaha (2005-10)
- Ms. Mansi Gaur ( 2006-11)
Placements with
- Mr. Ram Jethmalani, Sr. Advocate
- Mr. Gopal Subramaniam, Sr. Advocate (ex-Solicitor General of India)
- Mr. A.S. Chandiok, Sr. Advocate, Addl. Solicitor General of India
- Mr. C.D. Singh, Sr. Advocate, Standing Counsel of the State of Madhya Pradesh
- Mr. Shankar Raju, Sr. Advocate
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University Gold Medalists
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SMART LYNC – SMART Technologies announced that it is integrating Microsoft Lync 2012 support into its Freestorm visual collaboration solutions by releasing SMART Meeting Pro™ connector for Microsoft Lync. The new software connects SMART's Freestorm solutions with Microsoft Lync to allow users at different locations to share audio, video and data in their meeting rooms – but with this solution there is also digital ink on a large touch-screen.
Putting collaboration on remote meeting agendas
You may be familiar with Microsoft Lync on your computer, but with it on a large, touch-enabled surface you can really collaborate with remote colleagues – similar to working on a white-board with your local team members. The connector software integrates
Microsoft Lync, SMART's interactive displays and SMART Meeting Pro software. This integration makes it easier to get everyone working together – so even remote team-members feel like they're in the same room.
Microsoft Lync 2010 is a communication platform that allows users in multiple locations to more easily connect and collaborate – such as video-chat, screen sharing, instant messaging, etc. By integrating Freestorm visual collaboration solutions with Microsoft Lync, these familiar collaboration tools are added to the user experience in the conference room. This allows in-room and remote users to share data from any software application – right on the smart board. During this share session, participants in each location can use SMART Ink™ (think of it as electronic markers that can be used on the white-board) to create digital notes that actually write directly into existing Microsoft Office applications and PDF documents that are being displayed. This allows users at all locations to capture ideas in real-time! The solution is optimized for use with Microsoft Exchange – with claimed start-up time for Microsoft Lync 2010 to be 60 seconds or less.
Easy Meeting Start-up
A collaborative meeting with this technology begins as follows:
- Log in to the meeting room computer.
- SMART Meeting Pro and Lync will start automatically.
- The meeting details will display on the SMART screen – attendees, attachments and all the information from your original invitation.
- Then you create a video link and share your screen – like a traditional Lync meeting.
Remote whiteboard collaboration
Organizations have learned how powerful whiteboard collaboration can be – get the subject-matter-experts in a room and start planning. With a "Lync'ed SMART board", now even remote attendees in your meeting can participate in this powerful technique. You are already connected by audio and video, but digital ink is the key to taking remote collaboration to the next level. When you or your remote participants make notes on their SMART whiteboard using digital ink, everyone sees them in real time.
Save the new ideas
With the connector for Lync and SMART's Freestorm solutions, the new thoughts that were captured using the digital ink can be saved as part of the original file that was being displayed. All of the new ideas are immediately captured – reducing the need to revise slides afterwards. With just a few clicks these updated slides can be distributed to all attendees.
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Here, where I live, it is winter. A few storms already have left our world silver and crunchy. The furnace kicks on a million times a day when the temperature drops below -5 degrees, and nights get a whole lot cosier.
After putting the third quilt on the bed the other night my Hubby pointed out that it might be time to bring out the down duvet. Sigh. After airing and washing and fluffing and stuffing I put the duvet on our bed and folded the quilts for cuddles on the couch instead.
And for some inexplicable reason I found myself singing this song and doing a dancing while no one is watching jig.


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King Never Podcast #20 - Introducing The Band!
Welcome to our first ever video podcast! I'm an audio guy, so hopefully this will work. If you've been following King Never's Twitter and/or Facebook feeds, you've probably deduced that King Never is no longer a studio project. Yes, I've put a band together. Joining me are bassist Jordan Reading and drummer Evan Parandes. Watch the video for more!


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Keto Shopping Guide
Pantry and Supplement List
I often get asked where I get certain products. And you may have seen me mention this before, but we do not have advertisements on my blog. I get approached all the time to have advertisements on my website and I get offered thousands of dollars a month for it, but you know what? I tried it for a few days and I was horrified to see "healthy" chips and things that I would never recommend for people to eat. I found it so intrusive and it covered up the message I want you to leave my website with.
I ADORE that I now can fast forward commercials on the tv shows I record because right before bed I swear they always show foods like pizza and even though I wasn't hungry, I wanted pizza after I saw it. I don't want you to see temping junk food on my website. I want my website to be a safe place to be educated and encouraged on your ketogenic lifestyle. Not tempted by junk. Check out this video walk through of my pantry!
Also, I only list things I approve of. I don't support things like the monthly delivery boxes, etc since they often have junk ingredients, flax, etc.
Why am I expressing this? Instead of doing advertisements, Craig and I researched and found healthy foods and products to keep you in ketosis and heal your body from the inside out. Every company we endorse (such as ButcherBox, RealGood Pizza, BeautyCounter) are companies that really care about your health and not only that, they are super kind business owners that we love to support!
I get most of our specialty ingredients and even our grass fed meats and fresh seafood online not only because it is more convenient but many times it costs less than the local grocery store! And it is delivered to your door!
We have done a lot of research to find the best products that don't have any junk added and are quality ingredients so you don't have to be a detective like we are. You can buy from our list and know that they have good ingredients.
Craig and I also included many of the kitchen tools we use and love. We even included the beauty and skin products we use since you know what you put on your skin is just as important as what you put in your mouth.
My husband, Craig, even made it into this convenient PDF file that you can download to any device and take with you!
So download it here and check it out!
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We get a lot of questions about what are the best brands and forms of supplements. This is a complete list of all the supplements we use for different conditions. Brands of Supplements
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Fairey et al v. The Associated Press
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REPLY DECLARATION of Meir Feder in Support re: 100 MOTION for Protective Order, et al. (This document was previously filed under seal in envelope #89 and unsealed by document #99 on 1/27/2010.) Document filed by Shepard Fairey, Obey Giant Art, Inc, Obey Giant LLC, Studio Number One, Inc. (tro) Modified on 1/28/2010 (tro).
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Genres: Fantasy & Magic, Friendship, Humorous Stories, Love & Romance, Paranormal, Social Issues, Young Adult
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Source: Library
Mel is horrified when Francis Duvarney, arrogant, gorgeous, and undead, starts at her high school. Mel's best friend, Cathy, immediately falls for the vampire. Cathy is determined to be with him forever, even if having him turn her could inadvertently make her a zombie.
And Mel is equally determined to prove to her BFF that Francis is no good, braving the city's vampire district and kissing a cute boy raised by vampires as she searches evidence in this touching and comic novel.
Team Human was fun and entertaining.
Thoughts on Team Human
A young adult paranormal novel is a big switch from the historical romances I've been reading lately, but Team Human was the perfect palette cleanser—and far more entertaining than the usual "Let's watch the Minnesota Vikings lose" Sunday afternoon. Ahem. The downside to binge reading within the same genre is that after a while, everything starts sounding similar. It's why tossing books like Team Human into the mix is so important.
Plus, Team Human is good enough to stand on its own too and not just because it's an atypical vampire story. It's funny and lighthearted. It's frustrating in your typical YA fashion. It's got just enough of a mystery to be intriguing. And it has enough general non-preachy life lessons to make it worthwhile. Friends change. You can't control your life or decisions other than your own. Don't rush into a decision—and don't do something just because it's what's expected of you. All good stuff.
I'm almost a little sad Team Human is a standalone. I would've picked up its sequel in a heartbeat. That said, hooray for standalones! Team Human works perfectly as a standalone, with just enough world building to make it real to us without bogging us down. It's not necessarily a place I'd want to live, but I was intrigued. And that's good stuff.


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Earlier this week, Pete Carroll named third-round draft pick Russell Wilson the starting quarterback over free agent Matt Flynn, who signed with Seattle on a three-year, $26-million deal last spring.Given the salary disparity, Carroll seems to have it all backwards. But he went on ESPN Radio today and gave a fantastic explanation for his thinking. We bolded the good parts (via PFT):
"That's the price of free agency. That's the market. The market was driven there and we had to pay that price to get the player to come to our program and I said to you two that that doesn't matter to me. I don't want that to matter to me. We understand there is a thought about that, but as a coach I'm doing this for the competitive reasons in the fact that come out and if a guy gets paid more and he's playing backup he better be a pretty good backup. He better play well and better perform well, so I don't think any fan out there would want me to make a decision based on how much a guy is getting paid. You want the best guy at that time to play for us and that's exactly how I see it. We are going to keep standing up for that. I'm not trying to make any statements. That's just the facts."
Well put.
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Analysis of the Defacement of Indian Web Sites
This paper analyses publicly available reports of defacements of Indian Web sites. The primary aim of the paper is to present the raw information available as understandable statistical details. It also discusses the trends in the defacement activities and tries to find out the motive behind the defacement activities.
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I'm so jealous of this shot; from what I saw during my trip it's something I would still capture today.  Even though it was shot in 1961, there's a continuity of time in places like Istanbul and Morocco that blurs the line between yesterday and today.
I love visiting new places and discovering new photographers. ¬†Ara G√ľler is considered Turkey's most famous; a Magnum photo-journalist since 1959, he has captured the nuances of Istanbul for over 6 decades. ¬†These two images really stood out from his book, I'm listening to Istanbul,¬†which I bought last week while traveling. ¬†I had a hard time finding this on B&N or Amazon, so i'm not sure how easy it will be to get, but if you're able to it's definitely worth it.


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11 December 2013 at 2.14pm | Comment on this article
Parsifal is an opera that divides people and there are many layers of metaphor and moral issues within it. What does the opera mean to you?
Just like the role of Kundry, the opera itself is also open to many interpretations. My own are not set in concrete. I am always astounded by how varied my own reactions are to the opera each time I re-study it. I think my interpretation has a lot to do with how I am feeling personally at the time, and I don't expect I'll ever come to a final version. Isn't that the definition of great art?
How do you prepare for a role?
At first, I study the role musically, learning notes and text. This gives me the chance to try out various interpretations on my own which I can then bring to the first rehearsals with conductor and producer. My first instrument was the piano, and this allows me to study the role by myself before I work with a coach to sing the part into my voice. We say, 'In den Knocken' – into the bones. During this period, visions of how I want to present my view of the role to conductor, producer and my colleagues begin to form. Of course, any one or all of them together may change any of this completely! Nothing is set in concrete – ever.
It's a role you have performed many times before, tell us a bit about the musical and psychological demands of the part
Musically the part is a great challenge. Vocally it demands an enormous range from low mezzo in the first act to dramatic soprano in the second, and from lyrical passages to exalted outbreaks of passion and even a kind of Sprechgesang throughout. Added to that, the musical construction is just as complex as actually portraying the role of Kundry. The score has very specific instructions about the part, and yet the role leaves open many possibilities for interpretation…
It's one of many extreme female characters you have played including Katerina in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, Katya Kabanova, Marie in Wozzeck and of course Salome – what draws you to these roles?
I have the great fortune and privilege to sing these roles because someone trusted my acting and singing to give them life. In my first engagement at the opera in Ulm I was fortunate to sing roles like Marie in Wozzeck and Montezuma in Wolfgang Rhim's Die Eroberung Von Mexico, roles that tested me both musically and dramatically. I also had the good fortune to work with excellent producers where I was free to challenge them and they me. It has always been important to me that the stage works hand in hand with the musical side, and that each is able to benefit from the other. That is why I am challenged by the difficult and complex roles I sing in the widest possible way.
Do you manage to leave the drama on the stage, or do these big roles stay with you all the time when you are rehearsing and performing them?
My private life is wonderfully balanced and very practical. I am supported and loved. This allows me to return relatively easily to my normal, real-life world. For me, it is the key to successful work on the stage: I can immerse myself in a role, understand it and live it - all with enough distance to leave it.
Read the full version of this interview at the Askonas Holt website
Parsifal runs until 18 December 2013.Tickets are still available.
The production will also be relayed live to cinemas around the world on 18 December. Find your nearest cinema and sign up for the cinema newsletter.
The production is staged with generous philanthropic support of the Metherell Family, Roland & Sophie Rudd, Dr and Mrs Michael West, Marina Hobson MBE, Ian and Helen Andrews, Peter and Fiona Espenhahn, Annie Frankel, Malcolm Herring, Dr L Mikheev and N Mikheev, Lindsay and Sarah Tomlinson, The Wagner Circle and The Parsifal Production Syndicate and generously supported in memory of Simon Tullah.


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Hot New Study Reveals Sex Lasts This Long (Or Should We Say This Short)
Size may matter, but duration? Not so much.
A new study from Australia's University of Queensland has found just how long couples do the nasty.
The average time? Drum roll, please -- 5.4 minutes. That's 5.4 minutes it takes for the man to climax. The study, which focused on 500 couples from all over the world, also revealed the time ranges anywhere from 33 seconds (aka, "This is my first time") to 44 minutes (aka, "Maybe we need to have an intermission").
The study in question is pretty scientific, considering the participating couples all used a stopwatch, because nothing gets people in the mood quite like reaching for that Casio and hitting "start."
The study also found that condom use did not appear to have an impact on length of time and that people from Turkey trailed the rest of the world with an average time of 3.7 minutes. Maybe they spend too much time Turk-ing off.


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Osinbajo's, Dangote's and Ganduje's daughters wear Deola Sagoe's over N1.5m 'Komole' for their wedding (photos, details)
Silverspoon kids don't joke with it and not a few have embraced the Komole Iro and Buba for their weddings.
By the time you see the beauty of the fabric and its design, you would agree that it's worth the price.
Popularly called the Komole, it is priced between N500,000 and N1.5m.
The crusader of the Komole haute couture Deola Ade-Ojo formerly referred to as Deola Sagoe, designed for Governor Ajimobi's daughter-in-law, Fateema Ganduje. The dress she wore for the Kamu ceremony, a peach-coloured dress which Deola tagged, "Fulani Milk-Maid 3-piece Komole in APRICOT with Bijoux detail" runs into millions.
The Mermaid silhouette blush salmon embellished dress with billowy tulle details which Fatima also wore for the traditional weddings and after-party were also from Deola Sagoe's stable.
Also, Vice president, Osinabjo's daughter rocked one for her traditional wedding on Thursday!
Meanwhile, not many were surprised when Fatima, daughter of Aliko Dangote, whose marriages rites kicked off with a Mothers' Night on Sunday, wore the Komole mould Iro and Buba with funnel sleeves in Kaduna.
Recall that Adenuga's daughter, Oyin, opted for the blue colored Komole when she got married a few months ago.
The other Dangote's daughters,also adorned the Komole Iro and Buba. Theirs was the lovely burgundy colour.


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Lab & Field Services Team
Director of Investigation & remediation / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Kirk has more than 20 years of geotechnical, environmental, and compliance experience as a consultant, regulator, and an EHS team member in a manufacturing environment. Mr. Boulanger is a Registered Professional Geologist with extensive experience in soil and groundwater site characterization, investigation and remediation. Regulatory experience includes policy development and management of RCRA Subtitle C and D sites in Kansas. Mr. Boulanger has accumulated experience in SPCC, NPDES, air compliance, waste management, environmental management systems, safety programs, and various production and manufacturing processes in a variety of industries.
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Jonathan Bray has over 4 years of experience in the field of Air Regulatory Compliance in metal mining, mineral mining, oil and gas and manufacturing industries. He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a Minor in Hydrogeology. He has extensive knowledge on source testing of PM10/2.5/CPM, Hg, NOx, CO, VOC, and SO2 air pollutants and the function of their respective control systems. Mr. Bray experience with Title V permits and how to apply the regulations. He has demonstrated proficiency in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) from annual/semiannual testing to new CEMS installations and troubleshooting at a variety of sources. He has QSTI knowledge and qualifications. He has spent most of his professional career in the Salt Lake City area including surrounding states: Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico.
Environmental Technician
Joseph is a graduate of Wichita State University with a degree in Geology. His experience includes Groundwater Monitoring, UST Trust Fund and Voluntary Cleanup Program Monitoring and Reporting, Soil, Groundwater and Waste Sampling, and LDAR Sampling. Mr. Dean is also a certified sampling technician.
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Field Geologist / GIS Specialist
John is a graduate of University of Kansas with a Bachelor Degree in Environmental Studies. He is currently completing a graduate certificate in Geospatial Analysis from Emporia State University. He has experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Spatial Analysis, Cartography, Hydrogeology, and Remote Sensing. Mr. Lenherr is a Field Geologist with experience in soil and groundwater site characterization, investigation, and remediation. He has also accumulated experience in SPCC, NPDES, UIC, LPG Storage, and waste management compliance for a variety of industries.
Dale has dual Master Degrees in Industrial Chemistry and Geology. He has extensive experience in laboratory management and analytical methods, chemical inventory and chemical mixing plans, quality management, ISO standards implementation and auditing, Hazcom standards, Process Safety Management, environmental monitoring and waste management. Mr. Stelz has written numerous publications and holds a U.S. Patent related to refrigerant leak detection.


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From the beginning, God made it very clear that the 7th day was hallowed. It is the day that He commanded to hold as the Sabbath, the day of rest. It is the day that Jesus and His disciples held holy. This was established well before Moses and was not changed by our Messiah. He actually saw Sabbath as a day to spread His Father's Word, and made very clear that adding anything to this Commandment was not acceptable, such as not even saving those who needed saving.
Over the past 2000 years, the Sabbath has been changed in most Christian churches to be held on Sunday, the 1st or 8th day of the week, depending on how you look at it. There is no true Biblical guidance that points to having a Sunday Sabbath, but it has been accepted nonetheless. Numerous reasons are given, but we must turn to His Word and ask an honest question…Did Yeshua say to change the Sabbath? Did He say to not keep His Father's Commandments?
In our first official podcast (technically the second since we covered the Judeo Christian Church Podcast in episode 0 last week), we covered this controversial topic. Below, you'll find the video of the Saturday Sabbath podcast and you can find the notes from the podcast below the video.
Genesis 2:1-3 – (KJV)
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had made; and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had made.
And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it He had rested from all His work which God created and made.
David C Pack's response to this passage:
"While no one should have missed, or misunderstood, the weight of this passage, almost everyone has. And rather than examine it, and the many others on the subject, most merely swallow popular thinking without resistance because it is easy."
Exodus 20:8-11 – (KJV)
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Why Sunday is Accepted
- Lack of information
- Following the church leaders
- Following the crowd
- How can so many people be wrong?
- Supersessionism
- Unnecessary separation from the Jews
- Replacement theology is simply wrong
- Read scripture and understand love
- Misinformation/Modernization
- Intentional or not, it's there
- "As long as we give some day…"
- "OUR church is on Sundays"
The Sunday Deception
Acts 20:7
And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
On Motza'ei-Shabbat, when we were gathered to break bread, Sha'ul addressed them. Since he was going to leave the next day, he kept talking until midnight.
- The Marys go to the tomb…
- Saturday or Sunday: Which is the Sabbath?
- Google it and read Chapter 10
Colossians 2:14-17 – (KJV)
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
The "Why" Doesn't Matter
- Plenty of speculation
- Constantine…
- Hermes…
- The Catholic Church…
- Satan's Machinations
- The Bible
- Clear instructions
- No command to change
- Matthew 5:16-20
Matthew 5:16-19 – (KJV)
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Daniel 7:25 – (KJV)
And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.
The Sabbath has been, is, and always will be on Saturday from sundown Friday until shortly after sundown on Saturday.


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Russell was a Revolutionary
As the dominant man in the middle for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969, Russell was a 12-time All-Star selection. He won 11 N.B.A. championships, the last two as the team's player-coach. He was the first player to win an Olympic gold medal and an N.B.A. championship and a college title. Indeed, he won two of those at the University of San Francisco.
But even as Russell, 83, revolutionized the game with his defensive prowess from the center position, he may have made his greatest impact as a civil rights pioneer. He was the first African-American to coach a major professional sports team. In 2011, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
This month, he appeared on a dais with the Golden State Warriors to present Kevin Durant with the N.B.A. finals' Most Valuable Player Award -- an award that is named after Russell.
There is more: On Monday, Russell will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural N.B.A. Awards show, which will be broadcast by TNT at 9 p.m. Eastern. Russell, who plans to attend the ceremony, was recently interviewed by telephone from his home in the Seattle area. This interview has been edited and condensed.
In light of your most recent award, what do you feel are your meaningful contributions to the game?
I was a part of a wave of black players that came into the league and played successfully. Before my time, everybody thought of black players as the Harlem Globetrotters. People expected comedy, and they didn't get it. So it was a newly respected level of black players -- that we were not Globetrotters but very good players. You had guys like Oscar Robertson and Elgin Baylor -- they could play! And you could not just give them a pat on the head, you know? They eliminated the ''you guys'' label. In fact, I remember how Jerry West was respected -- they used to say that he played like he was black.
I was also the first player recognized for my defense rather than my offense. I think those are examples of how I may have helped change the game.
A lot of today's stars are using their platform to speak out about issues that are important to them, including race relations and gun violence. Are you heartened by the level of social awareness exhibited by some of the players of this generation?
I suppose. I think that every generation throughout the whole society have social issues that they deal with. And this generation is no different. The issues are different, but the fact that they're dealing with them is not different.
What do you think of today's style of play? What do you like about the game, and what don't you like?
It's more one-on-one. I thought it was a team game, and they're getting away from the team aspect and more into one-on-one. And I don't subscribe to that. What we should be working toward is trying to take the team concept to its final conclusion: The best team will be the best team. It's changed.
The Golden State Warriors are probably the best example of that team concept in today's N.B.A. Given your style of play, do you think you could have fit with that team?
When you look back and compare the '50s and the '60s with today's Warriors, I think you'll find that they had a lot in common. In my day, I was just playing basketball -- and I could play. I remember when I went to the Celtics, there were questions about whether I could fit in with that group because they were known for being a very offensive team. Red Auerbach, when I got there, he says, ''You may be worried about playing with this team. But I'm the coach, and you'll fit.''
Some folks tried to encourage me to say that I wanted to play someplace where the team was more defense-oriented. And my attitude was, ''I can play and will play defense here.'' There were very serious questions if I could play pro ball, you know? Some said that I couldn't shoot free throws, couldn't do this, couldn't do that. And I was glad that they said that, because those were the guys that I beat the hell out of.
We're seeing all these centers launching 3-pointers now. If the 3-point line had existed during your era, would you have tried to develop a 3-point shot?
No. Take the game like you find it and play it to the best of your ability.
So you're not jealous of them?
Not at all! That's the only kind of shot they can get off!
7 comments:
- FLCeltsFan said...
Love that last statement. Russell was one of a kind and still is. I think I'd rather go back to the way the game used to be played. Maybe not in the 60's but back to the 80's. They played hard and there was no coddling back then. Players these days are allowed to be prima donnas.
And back then centers were centers and not "stretch players" and there were real battles in the paint. I guess maybe that's why I love Perk so much. He's a throw back to when the game was real and not so much manufactured. I think I feel some random thoughts coming on LOL.
- pedro said...
de acuerdo, the battles between Russ and Wilt were awesome! Two giants going at it; with
Russ usually getting the better of it; the victory!
Russ never gloated, or talked bad about Wilt, they were friends away from the court.
As a player, my lesson from Bill Russell was let your play do the talking; don't ever talk about your play.
- FLCeltsFan said...
Bill Russell was always a class act. You learned from one of the best to let your play do the talking!
- Lex said...
Hey, FCF.
I couldn't agree more.
In the pantheon of Celtics, Russell is surely at the top.
- Lex said...
Yes, Pedro. Battles for the ages, and friends until the end. : )
- pedro said...
I paid a lot of attention to the way Russ played. Like he would dunk a lot, but never wasting energy, two hand slam, just get it done, and be ready for the next play. No showboating, good team basketball; get the win!
Now i know these are different times, and i sure like it when Celtics dunk.
Yet 13 championships in 15 years, counted College! Bill Russell did it best!
- FLCeltsFan said...
Absolutely Pedro. And he always tried to block a shot to a teammate - Not swatting it into the stands like a lot of them do.
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Clipping Coupons: Valuable Savings or a Waste of Time?
My friend Jen recently posted her Facebook status as "Rocked the coupons today." I was curious for the details. Turned out she saved $60 on a $230 order at Weis, a local chain here in Pennsylvania that doubles coupons. The store was running a promotion for several weeks where shoppers earned points for purchases. Because she gets all her groceries and prescriptions at Weis, Jen amassed enough points to qualify for 15% off one order. Throw in the double coupons, and she saved 26% off her weekly haul. Yes, I'd say that qualifies as rocking the coupons.
So why am I such a clod at this? I went to Jen for tips, and she told me she scans three coupon sites regularly: couponsurfer.com, couponsuzy.com and coupons.com. She'll get tricky occasionally and type a zip code from California or New York into the sites, because the coupons pop up differently in different areas of the country. If there's a brand she buys regularly, and she can't find a coupon for it, she'll Google the product along with the word "coupons." "I'd be surprised if I spend more than 10 minutes a week on this," she says.
OK, 10 minutes a week? That's the kind of time investment I can handle. Especially as I have a problem remembering to actually present my coupons to the cashier. I'm standing there at checkout, rescanning my list, trying to keep the kids from pulling each other's hair, and wondering why my reusable shopping bags are at home hanging neatly in the garage. I can't tell you how many times I've forgotten to actually pull the coupons out of my pocket. Maybe I don't need a coupon expert as much as I need a neurologist.
Today, I ran an experiment. I gave myself 10 minutes to search for coupons. But I'm sticking to my list, as retail consultant Paco Underhill advised me. If I can find a coupon for something on my list, great, but I'm not letting the coupons determine what I buy. Picky eaters that we've got around here, my possibilities are limited. The kids want Wheaties. They don't want Wheaties Fuel. (If you happen to want Wheaties Fuel, you can currently save $1.00 off a box at CoolSavings.com.)
Also, I refuse to buy more of something just to use a coupon. Save $1.00 on two pints of Ben & Jerry's? That would entice me to consume more ice cream than my hips need. Along those lines, why don't coupons ever apply to produce or meat? I'd gladly take a dollar off those organic strawberries.
I started with the Sunday paper coupons. Perfectly useless. Buy six yogurts to save 40 cents? No, thank you. Although, as Jen points out, if I shopped where they double coupons, that would save me 80 cents. I'm still not doing it.
Those 10 minutes stretched into 40. At the end of the experiment, I had coupons totaling $3.65. At this rate, I'm saving less than what I'd earn working a minimum-wage job. Plus I gave out my e-mail address more times than I would have liked, and went through one registration process that asked me to "please indicate the gender of the primary shopper." Ha! That's a good one.
So here's my new coupon strategy. Check the Sunday paper (2 minutes). Scan the brands on couponsurfer.com (2 minutes) to see if anything on my list comes up. And if anything does come up? Tape it to the back of my credit card, so I remember to use it.
If you've got better strategies for coupons, I'd be glad to hear them below. Did I mention that I have picky eaters?
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If you're a lab owner or retailer that has added digital printing to your lineup, you know the key to profitability is productive workflow. After investing in a digital printer, software and consumables, the last thing you want to see is idle equipment. Keeping your equipment and skilled operators productive is a requirement that directly affects your bottom-line.
Large format print speeds are getting faster each year, and in order to keep the print pipeline filled, the software needs to keep up. Some may look to raw RIP (raster image processing) speed as an indication of which software RIP is best, but there is more to RIP speed than just how fast it processes a job. Successful labs know that it's not just about RIP speed, it's about total throughput: the efficiency of the workflow to move the job from pre-production through print and finishing in the least amount of time with a minimum of consumable waste. RIP speed by itself is not the only value of the RIP software. The successful production labs understand this, and look at other very important aspects when choosing the best RIP software.
While there are likely more than 50 companies worldwide that sell third-party large-format software RIPs, only three companies�Global Graphics, Adobe, and Artifex�provide the core engine used by most of these large format software RIPs. Comparing these engines purely on speed can be difficult because some files RIP faster on one engine over another. On average, when comparing dozens of jobs, these engines perform at about the same speeds.
Be wary of comparisons published by RIP vendors. All will show its own RIP is faster than the competition. These are never completely apples-to-apples comparisons because a RIP vendor will typically use just one or two files optimized for its particular RIP to do the speed comparison. The competitive RIP labeled as slow may have features and functions turned on that make the software seem slower (think of your car with the air conditioning turned on�going up a hill will be slower because the engine must divide its power between forward motion and cooling). Functions such as image interpolation, anti-aliasing, higher resolutions, multiple ICC profiles and using more complex dot patterns may affect raw RIP speed.
It's All About the Workflow
Several years ago, labs that were just starting out with digital printing were attracted by the "all-in-one" printers with on-board RIPs. These machines offered convenience and the escape from having to buy and maintain a separate front-end computer. But this approach has limitations, and the savvy labs have learned their lessons. Installing a software RIP on a front-end computer provides an upgrade path not available with an on-board RIP. Labs can upgrade computer hardware to gain more processing speed, and software can be upgraded to add functionality and gain more productivity out of the printer.
Flatbed Workflow: If you're considering adding one of the next-generation flatbed printers to your lab, a software RIP is a must. The most productive RIP software automates as much of the production process as possible. For flatbed printing, the software should include a quick and easy workflow that lets users nest images to reduce substrate waste, offers an integrated cut path generator, and provides a high degree of control over cut marks. This workflow model enables the printed board to be placed directly on a cutter for immediate job completion.
Variable Data Printing (VDP): Productivity, not just RIP speed, is also critical for large-format VDP applications. VDP lets users add variable text, images and barcodes to mass-customized batch print jobs for creating point-of-purchase signs, promotional items, advertisements and full-color labels. Some RIPs will treat each print job in the batch as a separate item, and RIP each print individually. Some RIPs offer a true production VDP workflow that processes the background image only once, so a batch run of 10 or 1,000 different prints will start printing almost immediately. This true VDP process saves time and increases productivity (and profitability) in the long run by keeping the pipeline full of jobs to print.
Color, the Critical Element
The most important role of a RIP is to produce predictable, consistent color. This is especially important when using solvent, eco-solvent, and UV curable inks. Print buyers define how good the color has to be, and this group is particular about color quality. Printer hardware barely keeps up with consumer demand for better print quality, so the gains in color quality must come from the RIP software and from the ink/media configurations.
There are companies that provide third party color management engines used in RIP software including X-Rite (Monaco and Logo) and proprietary color management engines developed directly by the RIP vendor. The second option is less common because it takes a great investment in time and requires encyclopedic knowledge of color theory and management by the RIP vendor. These color management engines are crucial to generating ICC profiles that are necessary to achieving target color. Most ICC profiles are built using the engines developed by X-Rite/Monaco. The select few RIP vendors that have developed proprietary ICC profile generation software have done so because the X-Rite color engines were designed primarily for the prepress industry. The large-format digital inkjet industry has more complex color reproduction challenges such as light inks, extreme ink colors, media metamorism issues (the apparent shifting of color under different lights), ink limiting, and ink curing. Building ICC profiles with an engine designed for prepress limits the color reproduction capabilities of the software RIP. This means solvent, eco-solvent and UV curable printers can produce more and better color but the RIP software can't handle inks that large format inkjet printers use. Ink manufacturers are constantly trying to push the color gamut and the environmental friendliness further out with new formulations.
There are many more elements yet to be developed in order to get more accurate and vibrant colors from inkjet printers. Print providers are demanding an easier way to generate ICC profiles. Is there a direct Pantone match for spot colors? Is the interface of the profile generation easy to understand? Is there enough color and feature control to work with hard-to-profile inks and media? The RIP software should give you a choice between easy, quick ICC profile generation and dialed-in control of ICC profile generation. Most operators want to build a quick profile that suffices for most applications, but there is that 5% of users who inherently understand color and how it should be applied on a substrate. For those users, tweaking is a critical part of the profiling process in getting the profile close to perfection.
RIP calibration and media profiles are also a critical element in color output. The RIP software controls the quality of color output more than any other variable. Many printers and media are judged by the media profiles that are used on them rather than the device itself or material used. A good ICC profile can compensate for the flaws of a printer and a bad ICC profile can make a good printer look substandard. Knowledgeable production managers will select a software RIP that has many profiles available on the RIP software manufacturer's website because when media, printers, inks or print applications change, a quick download of a new profile enables them to continue working.
Printer Drivers
When choosing a RIP, make sure it is not just compatible but actually fine-tuned to drive the printer you have and the printers you will buy in the future. Just because a RIP can talk to the printer does not mean the RIP gets the best use out of the printer. Even RIPs that come directly with a printer are not necessarily always the best solution. Some things a good RIP with driver can do for a printer include custom dot patterns, support of all available resolutions, better color control because of half-toning, control over print modes, passes, and media control settings. For instance, if your RIP has the ability of printing 4 colors (CMYK) on a 6 color printer, you can save up to 30% in ink costs. If the RIP has smart nesting features, you can save 20% or more in media costs.
Other Considerations
Other considerations when choosing a RIP include: How good is the support from the software vendor such as the on-line knowledge base, the telephone hold times, the software documentation? Is telephone support free? How long has the company been in business and been supporting the latest drivers? How many printer partner relationships�not simply how many printers does the RIP drive�does the vendor have? What languages are supported? How does the local dealer support the vendor's product? How much software engineering goes into each version of software? Does the company have a two- to three-year plan to continue to make the best product?
Also, using more than one RIP brand in a production environment is very expensive in labor costs and lost efficiencies. Using multiple RIP brands can result in needing to cross train employees, inconsistent quality from one printer to the next, a fragmented workflow in the lab, and having to deal with all types of software companies to support the production environment.


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Well... that was horrible!
Scott Benner
Arden wants to have a 'Princess Party' this July to celebrate her fourth birthday. She tells people about it whenever she gets the chance. Recently, we became aware that she was also telling people that her diabetes was going away on her birthday.
Sunday afternoon Kelly and I sat down with her to explain that wouldn't happen. She cried when we told her but not like a child cries, more like an adult that has just learned of a death. It made me realize that Arden is going through even more then I had imagined.
It was one of the worst moments of my life. Which at this point is really saying something.
We don't know where she got the idea that her diabetes was going to go away. I find myself hoping that another child told her or that she misunderstood something that she heard. Because if that was her birthday wish... That may just be more then I could deal with.
Please consider making a charitable donation the JDRF today.
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Recently France's ecology minister, Ségolène Royal, said people should stop eating Nutella because it contains palm oil. But then Greenpeace stepped up to defend Nutella, pointing out that boycotting palm oil wouldn't solve the problem and telling Quartz that Nutella-maker Ferrero is actually working hard to be part of the solution. "We therefore consider Ferrero to be one of the more progressive consumer-facing companies with regards to palm-oil sourcing," Greenpeace said in a statement. When even ecology ministers are confused, you can be excused for failing to track the palm-oil heroes and villains.
The way environmental groups are approaching palm oil has shifted, because the industry has shifted — now every major palm-oil trader has committed to ending deforestation. Commitments are great, but now palm-oil companies face a bigger challenge: actually stopping the momentum toward rainforest clearance. Palm-oil growers won't meet that challenge unless they have support — and a mandate — from their…
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