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Marlboro is my favorite brand, its not a brand of cigarette, its a lifestyle. Really the best you can get at the local stores or anywhere around yourself. If you really want to smoke then choose marlboro to get that on your nicotine level
It's the best lifestyle "you can get at local stores or around yourself"? Wow. A life built around an advertising image, with smoking the brand as the most valuable component. - Billyv
The best human invention ever since automobiles. Especially marlboro red soft packs one.
I'm from western sahara it's south of morocco, marlboro it's the best here I love it I can't stoping smokin it and I don't want to stop smokin it
I love Marlboro advance 🤩V 654 Comments
Camels are so much better than Marlboro's. Just saying.
Best cig ever. Most will say marlboro is stronger but this is not true. Marlboro is just harsher camel has more tar and more nicotine and a way better flavor
Camels are far supperior to marlboro in every way. Camels taste better burn beter and everything. Marlborors burn so fast and uneven
I love the aftertaste of it also!V 362 Comments
Lucky Strike's taste is unique and distinctive, rich, smooth, and satysfying... And they taste really natural, almost free of additives...
Great tasting, smooth, packs a punch and is probably the coolest cigarette that you can smoke. It's a rugged cigarette for rugged people, no wimps allowed.
Lucky Strikes, a strong cigarette in it's own right. Red's are strong because they contain an abundant amount of catalyst additives to increase there strength. Lucky Strike use a robust effect by toasting tobacco leaves during preparation to give there signature taste. I grew up with this cigarettes and they are completely worth shipping them over to the U.S. where the filtered style is no longer sold.
You have fallen for the old (but admittedly clever) Lucky Strike strap line. Most if not all ready made cigarettes toast their tobacco, it is like a Milk Shake claiming it contains milk 'Sourced from Real Dairy Cattle'.
Very good flavor. If this was not a small cigarette I would mistake it for a cigar due to the taste ; )V 123 Comments
They just make me so happy, I've tried switching to other brands to save money but I can't, they are way too amazing!
For myself Newport 100's burn slow, I get way way more for my money. Tried others... Nothing comes close to them. My husband smokes maverick, cousin reg. Newport's,.. I feel like I take 4-5 drags & It's gone. I will pay the $5.10. Nothing compares!
I can't for the life of me remember the exact price of these cigarettes mainly cause I don't pay attention to the price that's displayed above the registers, but I do know, of all the cigarette brands I have had the pleasure of enjoying, Newports are my all time favorites. they are set at a low budget price but for a cheap pack, they sure are strong. My Red Newports are as strong, if not stronger, than Marlboro Blacks and Reds. An added bonus is that Newports burn slower, last longer, taste better, and just down right gets the job done. When I first tried them I was hooked on the Marlboro Red 72's but my appetite, my cravings, for a nicotine filled drag, has changed for the Newports I smoke Today. I recommend that no matter what you smoke, every one should at least try red new ports at least once. And if you prefer menthols than go for the newport greens, but I'm a bigger fan of the reds. Screw shorts of any brand of cancer sticks, they just burn up way too quickly, no offense to the ...more
Newport should be #1 best square ever madeV 112 Comments
The added Charcoal is just like adding peanut butter to chocolate, amazing!
I smoke between half to full pack a day and love them
Best cig for the price! I love the menthol. But the reds are amazing, so are the lights.
Pall Malls rounded corners is perfect!V 68 Comments
I really love smoking dunhill.. It's the best any one could get. It's smell is awesome.
I love the Dunhill Switch. It had a bubble in the filter with mint, which you can break by sqeezing the filter. The mint gives a rich blend of taste in your mouth.
I love that the cigarette is satisfying and sophisticated. And comes in a great pack!
Really nice distinctive smell. Has a unique taste with a lingering of spiciness and undertones of sweetness. Favored by Hunter S Thompson and John Lennon
Dunhill swith is te best for personality and the mintpop is amazing.V 192 Comments
I use to smoke malboro but now I love winston much better if you want great cigarettes then go for winston its amazing I love it there's different kinds of winston blue and silver and red. The red is the highest nicotine, the blue is medium nicotine, the silver the lowest. Enjoy
Current cigarette. These burn very slow since they are additive free, and the exhale is the most pleasant I've ever had on a cigarette. It's like it evaporates out of your mouth there's NO chemical/gross taste at all. Kudos Winston this is awesome
When I became a smoker, I was told that Pall mall was the real deal, and I can agree, they are good for the price, in my country (Sweden) they cost 43 sek which is about 6-7 dollars. Winston costs exactly the same. Therefore, when my local shop was out of Pall Mall, I bought winston because I want to save money. At first, (maybe the first and second cigarette) I thought they tasted the same as pall mall. But after a while I could really feel the difference. They are in every way better. If you ask me, it is the vest brand right now. It is cheap abd tastes wonderful, what else should you require? Strongly recommended
2 kool 4 skoolV 73 Comments
I have smoked tons of cigarettes going from Marlboro's to Winston, Pall Mall, Newport and whatever else you can think of and L&M blue's have to be my favorite, usually when I pull a pack of L&M's out of my pocket everyone asks what type of cigarettes these are, but when I light it up they say it smells amazing, really try it, it tastes good and gives a nice rush.
I love L&M so much, I smoke L&M red 100's, it is so good, it goes down really smooth, my only complaint is that it isn't wispy, I've tried most of the types and my friends have the same problem, the exhaled smoke is very thick and cloud like. But it tastes good, they're very inexpensive and just really good.
Lnm are my favorite they satisfy me the most and were I live they are only 5 dollars so they are also cheap I'm only 15 though so I might not be the most reliable source but if you were going to smoke anything I think lnm is the way to go
blueV 43 Comments
Mom gave me my first kool when I was 8 and I have smoked them ever since.
I tried my first Kool when I was 3 and a half, my dad told me it was the only way to become a real man so I have had lung cancer from the age of 7
As far as menthols go this is my cigarette of choice. That's all
Best there isV 14 Comments
Fantastic smoke, not too strong, not too weak, doesn't ruin your throat. I've tried all sorts of brands available here in Ireland, and only Lucky Strike comes anywhere near close.
This brand have its own taste nothing can compare with this brand. It give you ultimate taste and Fantastic smoke, not too strong, not too weak, doesn't ruin your throat. I've tried all sorts of brands available here in Ireland, and only Lucky Strike comes anywhere near close.
B&H is the best cigarette a man can have... It's only for man and by man I mean only the real men can handle this type of power! So wake your inner man and choose the best of the best Benson & Hedges cause you live only once... Dipon (MHK)
I've tried them all and have to tell you that Benson & Hedges Gold is the best cigarette on the market!V 94 Comments
The Contenders
I love these, excellent taste and not a harsh smelling.
I definitely recommend for smokers that want strong taste and lite on smell.
parliament is the best cigarette in the world, it tastes best, it smells best, its filter is the best, and it looks nice too...
The best cigarettes in world the best taste the best smell the best of all. Just smoke them and BE COOL WITH THEM EVERYBODY LIKE THEM!
BestV 95 Comments
Every smoker in this world is acquainted with the reputation of Davidoff cigars. And Davidoff cigarettes maintain same well defined standards of quality and excellence. Davidoff cigarettes were born to be elite among the cigarettes because of their superior unique taste and stylishness. When you smoke Davidoff cigarettes, you not only taste the best tobacco, you also experience the history, culture and tradition of rich and quality smoking.
The taste of Davidoff is so much different than any other cigarettes.
After tasting Davidoff gold or classic, you can not go back to simple marlboro... And for the record, smoking Davidoff is just unique and glamorous.
I just love it... The taste is just superb and the smole is really very good I am a big fan of dis
Very cigaretteV 79 Comments
If you've guts inhale it to the maximum you'll feel the maximum taste... It'll surely made you go crazy, it refers to cigarettes made using 'bright rich golden tobacco'. Brands other than Wills Gold Flake are Bacons' Gold Flake, Hignett's Golden Flaked Honey Dew, Salmon and Gulckstein's Gold Flake.
Smooth, best selling.. King size and lights adds extra to the brand
Goldflake king size has a nice clean tobacco taste with a light, mellow sweet tone. The quality of the tobacco used in the cigarette is good. It draws very well and a decent enough smoke body for a filtered cigarette. Burning is even generally with no blush on the paper indicating good quality paper. It is a slow burning cigarette adding value to your money. Nice and pleasurable cigarette. Worth a smoke.
Amazing blend of neither too strong nor too light. Gold Flake is an emotion.V 105 Comments
Kent would be my favourite brand because of the smooth taste. Their filters are one of the best I've seen. Even the strong Kent cigarettes don't leave a taste like a cat just took a dump in your mouth, referring to winston ahem.
Overall great brand with excellent taste.
But which breed of cat do you prefer to have take a dump in your mouth? - Billyv
Kents are the most refined and elegant cigarettes you can find. The taste is sweet and smooth, and they leave little to no smell. Kent Classics are a gentleman's choice and they last a long time. If you want less additives than the ones from all the newer crap cigarettes being released today, try Kent Classics and you won't regret it.
Smooth Taste, not aggressive cigarette, leaves my month with a smooth tobacco taste and it is the king of Innovation always they come with something new
Kent is wonderful to use..is so greatV 35 Comments
Hi I want buy Marlboro Red How I do that I don't know I need some body help me please
If you're a follower... a sheep... a mindless lemming who is easily mesmerized by advertising, then Marlboro Reds are the death spikes of choice for you. Perfect high school peer-pressure band. If you totally lack originality and want to be part of the endless herd of braindead comsumers manipulated by ad men, then Marlboro Reds are for you. As for the taste, the closest description would be burning rope with a hint of burnt plastic thrown in for free. They burn fast - I think they use paper that is impregnated with gunpowder to get them to burn that fast.
The most popular cigarette in the world but is not one that you could smoke a lot due to odd flavour it's very smooth
Smooth and great throat hit and taste. The first thing I do in the morning is satisfy my hungry tar stained lungs by lighting one of these up and hauling hard and holding the smoke and exhaling with a moan of satisfaction while the nicotine relaxes me and gives me complete pleasure.V 24 Comments
Great full taste, using them for morning cafe!
The best 1 is rothmans international... And its awesome.
Nice burn, nice taste, nice smoke..
I've always smoked marlboro red. And I still do sometimes, just to remind me, how Rothsmans is actually a lot better.
Marlboro makes you feel dizzy and is drag feels heavy, Rothsmans reds are just as satisfying as marlboro red, and outstanding aroma and smell, but a lot more pleasureble.
The satisfying and intense flavour of these Caribbean tobacco leaves stimulates a taste so insanely good that your taste buds keep you craving more. A marvellous cigarette indeed. DuM near Marlboro is The best cigarette brand in the world!
De Maurier signatures are the only smoke I find that actually tastes good. Most cigarettes are tolerable when you are craving but smoking these is like eating candy. They taste amazing and leave you wanting more
Simply the best there is for smoking
This is what I been smoking for a long time nowV 16 Comments
Have loved being a Salem smoker for a lot of years. I started smoking rather young and enjoyed the feeling associated with it, but didn't really find any taste to speak of. Then I tried a Salem and at that moment knew I would become a long-term regular smoker. And so decades later, here I am, just as happy as ever when I put that first cigarette of the day to my lips and inhale that rich mentholated smoke. I am so thankful for all these years of Salem pleasure.
Been smoking Salem's 20 years the best menthol cigarette ever my wife also smokes Salem and we enjoy the cigarette very much big smokers probably the only addiction we have but I don't call it an addiction I call it enjoyment thanks for making this famous cigarette
These cigarettes are all the best that money can buy I love Menthol and I will stay home because they are the best menthol cigarette on the market Plus Paul Hogan who played Crocodile Dundee is a big fan of Salem cigarettes
I thought they would be gross at first so I bought them and smoked them when I ran out of camels and I learned that they're actually pretty goodV 6 Comments
If you never had a classic you just missed a epic moment of your lifetime...
It goes with its name "CLASSIC"
Should b on first
Just the right blend and the fine flavour of Classic makes it always dependable.V 31 Comments
It tastes almost like Winston to me, but since, at least, in my country they're new, you don't pay for the popularity of the brand name, so they are like 15-20% cheaper than Winston.
It's my girl friend cioice
It is disgusting to smoke
Don't smoke bad for ya lungs I bet you giys brrath smells like crusty dog foodV 9 Comments
I have no idea about cigarettes but I like the name Roof Top because it reminds me of the fun I used to have with my ex (on the roof top of course! )
I just tried these and I really enjoyed it. I would recomend these highly.
I don't know what Candian believe this is Marlboros. It's tase is different and it is stronger than that.V 1 Comment
Not for posers. They literally burn your throat, which, is a very good thing if you're not a sensitive little boy.
Ode to viceroy - mac de marco
The viceroy menthol lights taste good and the smell don't linger much.
Mac Demarco is a godV 1 Comment
American spirit cigarettes last for longer than any other cigarettes I've smoked! The different types are very important. I like the yellow pack because of how smooth they smoke. Yet, light blue is another favorite and it's quite harsh. They have a smoke for everybody and everyone I know loves them. The 20 minute cigarette will always be my favorite!
The unfiltered tan Spirits are the strongest cigarette you can legally smoke. However, their other offerings are just as great. Lime greens are the best menthol I've ever smoked, the turquoise are the best full-bodied cigarettes I've ever smoked, and the oranges are a very good light option. They last longer, taste better, and blow away the competition.
Best cigarette in the world! They burn slow, taste clean, and have an extremely high nicotine content. Stay away from the mellows unless you like smoking air. You can't go wrong with the blacks or the grays. It's also the best brand for casual smokers or people who are trying to cut down on smoking.
How are these not in the top 5? I have been smoking the blue natural american spirits as a way to try to distance myself only slightly from smoking and not feeling bad by it, and these are great! One of the strongest buzzes you can get and additive free. The blue tastes amazing.V 43 Comments
Only a Persian like me knows the real taste of bahman!
I know it is not as well known as the others but believe me it has got a taste you will never forget.
These Persians know how to make Cigarettes.
The taste is unforgettable, and these cigarettes are very strong as well.
You can never forget that taste...neverV 87 Comments
If you do NOT like this, you're a kid!
It is original cigratte. As the name itself is every thing navy cut. Nly people with courage smoke this
Really great cigarette
I smoke navy cut and it's really smooth. Neither too strong nor too light..😁😁V 6 Comments
This brand really is THE best, lots of varieties, a good range in regular and menthols. I like the light blue, it's light and smooth but full, not airy like there's a leak in it. Serious smokers and dabblers alike try one and are always impressed. Also it's a cool package, they're shorter and the whole thing is just very debonair for the most part. Like you're in a movie from the 30s. Just don't make it a habit!
Export Green and the Lights (gold pack) outshine any other cigarette in my opinion.
These are quite nice strong but smooth and they do not smell bad
Amazing flavor and just the right strength.V 4 Comments
I tried these in Japan, for first time in life, that too in the windy winter... I fell in love with this...
THE Best ever.. As it does not make you cough... And it can be taken smoothly...
Had these back when my friend got a pack from Korea. Smooth and delicious.
Yea, that's 100% right.. Mild Seven is the best of ever, If I could say it's a very clear clean cigarettesV 8 Comments
They taste really strong believe it or not.
The best for the price I love how other states complain about cig prices try living in Michigan were new ports run ya $8.00 a pack and mar reds run ya $7.00at only $5.30 a pack and the flavor and quality you can't compare. Look out for pall mall damn thing goes out if you wait a few seconds between hits SO IF J WANT THE STRONGEST AND CHEAP IN COST THEN PYRAMID IS the best damn cig period
Very strong but very chep I love it 4.00-5.00 in the state of Utah
Gold leaf is the ciggaerete that a real man can have it's the number one brand in the world...
Gold leaf is real life of smoker and number one brand in the world
Gold leaf is the brand for big and hard boys. Who is tough man only he knows what is this. Trust me if you are a new smoker you do not want to try this. Anindo
This is best cigerette ever specially Gold leaf from PakistanV 60 Comments
Silk cut purple 100s are my favourite, love coming home from work and lighting 4 or 5 one after the other. Smoke about 30 a day these days always need another cigarette a don't want to stop, love how they taste a feel. Love opening a new pack, lighting the first one a taking the longest drag I can until my lungs are burning!
Silk Cut purple is amazing cigarette.. One of the best light cigarette on the market
Occasional social smoker. Tried others. Very light and smooth.
The best light luxury cigrates ever! Unfortunately, this amazing brand is unavailable in the Swedish markets. Therefore, I should always buy myself or my friends from duty free while traveling.V 3 Comments
They are very underrated. Cheap, burn kinda quick but it hits You pretty good. Great quality tobacco.
They don't burn fast
Like a lot But very hard time finding them.
Love my golds...they burn out real quick. Other than that they are a good smoke. I need some coupons for the carton..V 2 Comments
Legendary cigarettes Akhtamar have become very popular due to their quality and demand in the world. Since Soviet times, they are not only considered the best cigarettes, but is a welcome gift for those who appreciate quality cigarette. Produced in Armenia.
Akhtamar is my cigarette.
My father smokes Akhtamar over 10 years
Taste Is something $$$V 15 Comments
Been smoking Chesterfield Reds for the past year or so. Before that I was on Mayfair, Pall Mall, Marlboro, I kept switching because I wasn't sure if I liked each one I tried. Chesterfield are cheap and tasty.
Probably the best taste. Burns a bit fast though, but even better than the marlboro soft red packs. I stopped em to smoke Chesterfield.
I'd take Chesterfield over most cigarettes any other day (I used to smoke Reds, but I've ended up switching to menthol). They may burn a little fast, but they are tasty and budget-friendly.
Good taste for such a cheap cigarette. 8/10V 10 Comments
Is a Korea types of cigarette made from Korea. It has 2 types of flavor which is strawberry and green apple. It has a bit of mint flavor in it which make it more delightful every pump you have.
It is the best ciggerate so far I have smoked. Its paper quality is best and the tobacco used is very light and pure
Nice tastes, should be at top 5
NiceV 7 Comments
Nice and smooth. Great rolling
Nice taste & smooth
Why is the Malaysian gram smaller than the English gram - I been shorted about ten smokes a pouch in Asia - any comments and yes I've done my 1000 pouches of gv.
Love everything except the price. For some reason they started out as the cheapest cigarette and now are one of the most expensive.
They caught me with the giveaways. 25 years later still hooked. Oh yeah, they taste great!
Best value cigarette taste like name brand
I started smoking them many many years ago because they were cheap. But now I feel like they taste better than Marboro, and you pay the priceV 2 Comments
Ancient Persian Cigarette.
Favorite Taste!
Really good
Its very good;heavy and full flavour;IranIAN cigarette
Camel used to be my favorite cigarettes. Now it's West. The taste is rich and unique, the smoke is smooth and it does not make you cough. They don't burn too fast or uneven. High quality for a rather low price. I tried a whole lot of brands but none of them could compare to my lovely West's!
Quick reminder of their old slogan and my suggestion: TEST THE WEST! (if they're available anywhere else than here in Germany which I don't know)
Nice and pretty strong. My favorite by far
This is good for health. Please everybody should be smoke gold flake only.
Gold Flake Kings only can make satisfied me I like it
Most of the Indians smoke kings, may be you can say all of them who smokes. They are not comfortable with any other cigrette because of heat boss it's heavy here...
How it is possible navy cut is better than gold flake king? 😞😞V 9 Comments
Milds is my favorite brand, its not a brand of cigarette, it's a lifestyle. Really the best you can get at the local stores or anywhere around yourself. If you really want to smoke then choose Milds to get that on your nicotine level
Just the best, not too hard or too light, its classic mild...
One of the smoothest and best among all other brand.
Nice brand in classic I'm lover of mildsV 1 Comment
INDIAN that's THE BEST
The only real thing in the market
My favourite in India..V 1 Comment
This is the best cigarette I have ever test. You feel very proud to smoke. It is the thing to introduce among the world. It has to put in top ten list. It is coolest cigarette ever. It is not just ok or better it is the best one. Once you smoke sewer you were addicted. I guaranty it.
Best tobacco flavor I ever smoked... Everyone must try this one then you will stop smoking other brands...
Yap, Surya is best not better. I know You will find Surya in Nepali Store and this is really proud to smoke. Hey American common, let's try once this Surya and you really feel how it is. Really Meaning of Surya mean Sun. If you smoke this you gonna get warm like that you get from sun during winter. It's on your hand what you want to do? Anyway Surya was best, Surya is best and Surya will be best and never ever it be better. It's always best. From Mr. Mid-Star Beldangi I Sector/unit E/1... HAHAAHA... Laugh out loud
OkayV 26 Comments
Vogue clickis the blue pack, what I love about them is the fact that you can click to change your cigarette to menthol any time after lighting, I used to do half way but now I click befor lighting up, they are smooth and very sophisticated, I have managed to introduce at least 7 people to vogue, as I won't smoke anything else, friends need to try mine to see what all the fuss is about, once you vogue ther is no going back.
I adore smoking vogue frisée menthe. So elegant. The pack is ultra cute. The super slims burn a little slower than the original slims making them last a few hits longer. Every vogue is an absolute pleasure and a must for all fashion conscious smoking girls. The flavour is immense. Once you go vogue...you won't change.
I'm 17 & a girl. My dad smokes & I started it beacaude my life was very boring. It's my dad who smokes merit & so do I!
I have been smoking merit for 10 years and I've tried every brand but merit is the most awesome and good taste for me.
Best of the best.
Absolutely we can find them but they're here in Ohio the price was around 6$ now it's like 9 $ a pack, that's where l draw the line! But l loved the light flavor, the 100 yellows is what we used to get. I loved how if you were doing something and it in a smokeless ashtray they went out. Not to mention they didn't make you hack at all. What a waste. We got So many gifts saving those upc on the packs! Oh well hell! I quess they always have to mess things up huh😉V 7 Comments
Nothing sexier than a beautiful woman smoking a more!
Smoked green More for many years. Am now upset and angry that they are no longer available in Republic of Ireland. The best cigarette ever.
Best cigarette I ever had very elegant last long time to smoke always get look from other people dare to be more try one today
Where can I buy themV 6 Comments
The after effect is too die for and it is very smooth and easily available throughout india
Awesome awesome awesome.. Has a silken touch to it.. It tastes amazing
The best blend I have ever smoked. I moved from India and tried so many cigarettes. Nothing came close to classic milds blend!
Awesome blend taste... Once you've smoked this.. You can never change the brand! Thumbs up! (y)
Such a Rich Taste as the pack suggests it is really nice it kind of leaves like a caramel taste inside your mouth not too strong not too smooth!
Prince red 100's the only one for me. Been through them all; the premium, the budget brands, nothing comes close. But it's the red 100's that I love. Their taste is rich and smooth, Much nicotine & tar. Still smooth.
The Best taste evergreens is a red prince
I smoking PRINCE over the 20 yrs, since my 16.
Best tobacco, strong and flavour!
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"Last year there were nearly $ 8 billion private equity fund of funds in Hong Kong, the composition, the" Hong Kong Advisor Emerging Markets Capital Managing Director Jorge Ramiro Monroy said at a mining conference held in Melbourne. "Investment in these funds generally have not yet started. Once the investment and its impact on the market will be very huge, "Monroy said, with most of the money came from China's financial institutions.
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"Prabhas and I will come together for this film. The script is finalised and I have also found a producer. We plan to take the film on floors this year and I might direct it as well," Krishnam Raju said.
Prabhas is currently shooting for S.S. Rajamouli's magnum opus Baahubali with Rana and Anushka.
"I'm aware that Prabhas is extremely busy with Baahubali. But I'm sure he will take out time to work with me on this project. He's always been asking about working together and here's an opportunity finally," he added.
Okka Adugu, a subject on corruption, will be produced by Gopi Krishna Pictures.
"Okka Adugu" is a popular dialogue from Young Rebel Star Prabhas starrer Chatrapathi, but Krishnam Raju said the title is not inspired by it.
"The title in my film refers to the step you take against corruption. It literally translates to 'one step'. I think that's that step that makes anyone a leader. It's not inspired by any of Prabhas's film dialogues," he said.
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Worthwhile Work Or Active Avoidance?
"You can always find a distraction if you're looking for one."
– Tom Kite
Sometimes we get caught up in the busyness of getting things done. So much so that we forget to consider whether or not it's actually worth our time.
Then there are times when we're actually looking for distractions. When we're actively avoiding unpleasant work. Work that needs to get done.
This is where it can get dangerous. Especially if we keep ourselves busy in order to not do the work that'll lead us where we want to go.
Procrastination at its worst.
While we might have the best of intentions the results speak for themselves. We feel bad, it affects others, we get burnt out etc.
That's why it's good to have a system in place.
A system that makes sure we check in at least once every day on what we did, what we're doing, and what needs to be done.
Before we internalize the practice and mindset it's good to have an external system.
I keep three boxes marked "Incoming", "Ongoing", and "Outgoing".
As soon as I get an idea or an assignment I put it in the "Incoming" box.
When I'm ready to start working on it I put it in the "Ongoing" box. If at the end of the day I'm not finished with it, I put it back in the "Ongoing" box.
Once I'm finished with it I put it in the "Outgoing" box.
I used to skip the "Outgoing" box and just throw it in the trash. The problem was that as I became more productive I lost track of the things I'd actually accomplished.
Not having anything tangible to look back on I pushed myself to do more and more.
This lead to me feeling burnt out. Nothing major, just in the general "What the fuck am I actually doing?" kind of way.
What I did was to take a minute and sift through my "Incoming" box. Was every assignment, project, and idea worth my time and attention?
Now, it was good to get everything down so that I didn't have to keep track of it all in my head.
But mindlessly working through it all without taking into account the value I'd derive from it just sucked me dry.
That's when I decided that if I couldn't justify within 1 minute why I should do it, then I simply wouldn't. I'd either pass it along to someone else, keep it in a seperate "junk" box, or I'd discard it.
At first it seemed like a waste of time but I quickly found that I'd rather spend 1 minute giving it some serious thought than simply starting and realizing halfway through that it isn't worth it.
So, get yourself 3 boxes (or 4 if you need it!). Get it all out there. Give yourself some time to think about the task at hand.
Then? Jump on it!
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Hello AGD Members,
Here is your opportunity to join in on the fun of the Art, Wine & Jazz Festival coming August 27th & 28th sponsored by Brentwood Art Society and hosted by The Streets of Brentwood!
Last year was a fabulously attended event and the artists who participated were very happy with the response to their work, contacts made, and sales. It is a great opportunity to meet and talk with your community about your work. And, AGD members get a $50 discount to an already low event rate. Additionally, if you get your deposit in before May 1st, you are offered a special gift of an event wine glass and tokens. Also be aware that your booth location is arranged by first come first served.
If you are interested in sharing a booth space (2 artists allowed in 1 booth), let me know and I'm sure we can find a booth mate for you within AGD.
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I got derided a few months ago for considering Obama as a way to improve race relations in the U.S. "Idiotic'" was the term I was lambasted with. This has yet to leave me as it was one of my best friends, whose opinion I greatly respect and value, agreement notwithstanding, who offered me this opinion of my opinion. He feels pretty passionate about the election, as do we all. I was a bit hurt that he implied it was the only reason I had, and it was a terrible reason at that. Having few feelings, I got over that within minutes, though I was miffed enough to think this of him: He's a Christian and only voting Republican because it's the party of the "religious" right, which I think is a ridiculous reason to vote for a candidate. Here's how I see things:
Taxes: Taxes are a red herring. The real problem is spending and neither candidate is addressing this issue at all. A real leader would present us with the same options for our government that we have to face every day; namely, either, or. Especially in an economy such as this, with credit scarce and usurious interest when you can find it, all us Joe the Plumbers have to make tough fiscal choices every day. Somehow that doesn't apply to our government, which borrows like it's going out of style to pay for an amazing array of slightly necessary things. Lower taxes on everyone: rich, poor, small business and corporation. That's real economic stimulus, not bailouts and insultingly small checks which are technically our money anyway. Obama would, in essence, raise taxes on the wealthy, punishing achievement and propagating the ridiculous class warfare politicians foist upon us as the norm. That's envy folks, a pretty distasteful emotion. McCain would cut taxes on corporations (which technically don't pay taxes…see the FairTax link,) which would also provide its own stimulus, but mentions nada about what needs to be cut. Both parties are tax and spend parties, with Republicans leaning towards excessive borrowing to appear less taxy than Democrats. Spending reduction is the real issue, not taxes, and neither candidate is addressing this because they know you don't want to hear it and would swallow such a realist like a beer-soaked oyster. So to vote for someone based on tax policy is short-sighted to say the least. Remember, taxes are a red herring.
Foreign Policy: Fuck might makes right. It's not working. A few religious radicals attacked us and we invaded two countries and doomed their populations to violence and death. What moral code are you living by that that disparity of reaction is justified? Please cite some source as to when we'll be even. Neither war addressed the problem, which is Islam's incredible difficulty adjusting to the modern world. They have the same problems Africa does, which is adjusting to a post colonial existence within arbitrary borders and left floundering without any investment in infrastructure and development. Europe had the benefit of the Marshall Plan. Neither the Persian states, nor Africa were granted that boon. Notice how many totalitarian regimes exist(ed) within the Persian states, then take a close look at Africa. A lot of similarities, huh? Poverty and despair are the problems, as they breed violence, racial strife, as well as political and religious extremism to deal with those issues. Bombing countries doesn't deal with that at all, now does it? McCain and Palin are war-hawking about Iran and Russia. Enough! The State Department needs 10 times the budget it has. Building peace is incredibly hard and takes a very long time and long-term commitment. We need to make friends, not enemies. We are a wealthy and incredibly powerful nation (thus far,) and we should act like responsible, educated people. Not everything we do is right, either functionally or morally, so stop waving crosses and flags and act like civilized grown-ups who negotiate and compromise for mutual benefit. We should act with humility as the most powerful nation, by far, on this Earth, and not as the enforcer of our morality, come hell or high water and screw your culture and beliefs. Obama has my vote in this arena for two reasons: 1) The rest of the world likes him. We could use that. If you don't care what the rest of the world thinks and think I'm a fool (at best) for that, then you're living in 1947. 2) He has quite firmly stated he's willing to talk with our enemies. So am I. How else will you understand if you don't talk? Admittedly, understanding is no longer an American virtue. As for war, I'm tired of religious war. While perpetrated by religious zealots, make no mistake that September 11, 2001 was a political statement. The problems that motivated them are largely political. We have yet to deal with them politically. Plenty of people are anti-American. If you think it's simply because they are Muslim, you're ignorant beyond my ability to craft words.
Morality: Proclaiming your faith is just dandy with me and you'll find no greater advocate of religious freedom than me. What sticks in my craw is focus on a "culture" war. "Moral" people make mistakes and bad decisions too. People of faith don't appear to me to be any better at morality than anyone else. Wait, let me qualify this. Christians don't appear to be any better at morality than Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Atheists or Pagans. Everyone has their radicals, everyone has their liberals, everyone has their moderates. What really appears to count is your situation: prosperity and security, generally, foster good behavior. If you have enough, you generally won't steal. Affluent, educated people tend to be less promiscuous and have fewer children (though I staunchly believe the only morality regarding sex that counts is that regarding children and all that implies. If it's simply a matter of consensual activity between adults, no harm done, please show me your anointment to dictate anyone's sexual behavior.) Abortion is a horribly divisive issue and I'm torn about it. I envy anyone who has clear-cut convictions about it across the board. In most instances, I find it repellent. In some, I wouldn't dare intrude and pity anyone who has to deal with that kind of choice. No one's addressing the causes of needing abortions (other than only promoting abstinence without the benefit of a complete sexual education, sigh,) though Obama did mention that in one of the debates. That's a first for me, and I'd be curious to see what he has to say about it in detail. But I'm sorry, these days the issue is relegated to the bottom of my cultural in-box.
Here's what I think the REAL issues are:
International relations: creating more allies and/or fewer enemies, helping poorer nations develop (that's a HUGE subject, more another day,) nurturing understanding and eliminating the causes of war, not just the people who might want to make it.
Global Economy: Not just ours, but ours is the lynchpin. I'm WAY Democrat regarding regulating the financial sector, but in what I think is a positive way. I have far better ideas than Washington does.
Infrastructure: It's old and crumbling. How are you going to hold a "gays-are-the-cause-of-all-evils" rally if the bridge is out?
Energy: We need an Apollo-Program sized effort and investment (which, hmmm, would cause huge economic growth) to clean, green and diversify our energy infrastructure (decentralizing and diversifying it would make the Grid far less susceptible to natural disaster and terrorist attack!) Ahem, being the leader in green technologies would also go a long way towards improving our image.
Education: The single greatest long-term investment in peace and prosperity we can make. We need smart people to run the country, create the new energy technologies we need, mind the economy, design the infrastructure, deal with climate change and educated people contribute most to the wealth, health and growth of a nation. We need to teach, not to tests, but how to learn, critical thinking and creative thinking. Oh wait, that's science. We should teach more of that (but better than the drudgery we pass out as learning currently.)
A minor intermission to address a crossroads with education and morality. W. once said we need to promote science and math as we do and will need ever more now and in the future. At the same time he's said he's for teaching Creationism in the science classrooms (oh be quiet. Intelligent Design is Christian Fundamentalist Creationism, period.) This is dichotomous at best and unbelievably (really, I find it incredible to believe) stupid at near-worst. Putting an uncritical, unassailable religious dogma into a curriculum that teaches critical thinking would be disastrous at worst, both for religion and especially science. This would hand our technological lead to any and all nations who wanted it in a box wrapped in purple velvet.
I suppose I should get to the race thing, but as I have to go to school soon, I have to cut it short. Blacks in America need an intelligent, educated, ambitious and inspiring role model, not another gangsta rapper. Just look at the news to see the hope in black high schooler's eyes. That inspiration just might inspire more blacks to stay in school and continue on to higher education (good for the economy,) as well as reduce the sense of entitlement from centuries of racism on the part of white (Christian) America. So, we might see fewer gangs, less violence and drugs, lower pregnancy rates and an entire segment of our population raise itself out of despair and poverty to become educated and productive, and just might reduce the need for welfare programs, which would reduce government spending. It also just might get some racists to rethink their views of blacks as inferior, lazy and sucking off the government teat either via entitlement programs or exploiting affirmative action I think that would be a great thing. Anyone who thinks this is a stupid reason to vote for a black man has a moral code that puzzles me and as the above shows, apparently has no concept of the complicated calculus I base my political decisions on. This is unnerving in a good friend. In fact, NOT including this facet of possibility strikes me as either racist or unimaginative and living in complete denial of the reality of race relations in the United States, how divisive and destructive it is, and the potential for at least furthering the healing process. Voting for Obama because of his race and thinking strategically and MORALLY about the potential consequences is in fact a very GOOD reason to vote for him.
I need to continue the list of real issues that face the nation, in order to show where abortion, gay marriage and prayer in the schools (just to pick a few) really end up on the list of "actual, real, pressing and important issues that desperately need to be addressed in order to keep this nation going." It's a long and sometimes scary list, and they're pretty fucking low on it.
Incidentally, Sarah Palin believes man and dinosaurs walked the Earth at the same time. Sorry, that completely disqualifies her to be a part of the Executive Branch. I want people in there who will deal with reality. The world is extremely complicated, not a fairy tale.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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Leadership Circle 2018 Grant Proposals – Which Will Be Funded?
Which grant proposals Will Be Funded?
We hope you were able to join us at the 2018 Leadership Circle luncheon held on April 20, 2018. The presentations were inspiring, from state-of-the-art equipment to ground breaking research – those who attended were captivated! This competitive process means that the number of proposals funded is solely dependent upon the amount of funds raised by our Leadership Circle 2018 members.
Please join us to see who gets funded! Our 2018 Leadership Circle Directors will host the Grant Recipient Announcement Reception:
- Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018
- Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
- Location: Phoenix Children's Hospital, Main Campus
- RSVP here
Proposal: Accessories to Existing Equipment for 3D Digital Neuron and Vascular Reconstruction
Applicant: Theresa Currier Thomas, PhD
Division: Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital, Translational Neurotrauma
Amount Requested: $55,878
I am seeking support for a one-time purchase of accessories to add fluorescent microscopy capabilities to our current MicroBrightfield (MBF) Bioscience's integrated computer microscope (supplied by Leadership Circle in 2014). This system performs state-of-the-art three-dimensional (3D) digital neuronal and vascular reconstructions to fulfill critical needs by translational researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital in the department of Child Health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. The goal of translational research is not just to treat the symptoms of neurological deficits, but also to understand why they occur and how we can prevent them. Often, pharmacological treatments improve the day-to-day life of children with neurological deficits; however, the long-term effects of chronic neurological dysfunction, pharmacological treatment, and impact of rehabilitation have not been studied on the structural level.
The fact that the pediatric brain is highly plastic (still changing), begs to challenge whether therapies targeted at structural changes, rather than functional changes can result in improved long-term benefits. Addition of fluorescent capabilities to this microscope will expand the type of methods we can use to identify the magnitude of structural alterations that underlie the functional deficits and the genesis of long-lasting symptoms arising from brain injury, epilepsy, autism, Alzheimer's disease and other neurological deficits/diseases. Research generated from this equipment will address pediatric neurological deficits and how they change as the brain ages; however, the equipment has potential for much more than what is mentioned in this application. In experimental models of neurological deficits, the changes in neuron structure can be evaluated as a function of age, type of deficit, severity of deficit, pharmacology (short-term vs. long-term), rehabilitation, etc. All children with neurological deficits age, becoming adults that are an integral part of the work force and parents/grandparents; so translational research to understand and more effectively treat structural, and consequently functional, deficits serve the entire community on a professional and personal level.
Proposal: Building Education and Research Alliances: The Academic Research Associate Program
Applicant: Toni Gross, MD, MPH
Division: Emergency Medicine, Research
Requested Amount: $110,000
Our vision is to be nationally recognized as one of the best for innovative research and medical education. Expanding research and academic programs is an enterprise-wide strategic area of focus. The aim of this program is not only to provide invaluable resources for the advancement of clinical research at Phoenix Children's, but also to provide nursing and pre-professional students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a clinical research environment and learn firsthand the complexities of clinical research. We will build alliances with universities, nursing schools and paramedic training programs to continue integration with organizations committed to improving quality across the continuum of care.
The ability of Phoenix Children's Emergency Medicine faculty to engage in investigator-initiated research, recruiting and enrolling patients, completing data forms, and managing databases, is limited. Competition with pharmaceutical and industry funded researchers, with significantly more resources, means that investigator-initiated studies may be prioritized last, and innovative ideas are lost. This hinders the advancement of research at Phoenix Children's and impedes the opportunity for future funding. In this proposed new program, undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students will assist Phoenix Children's faulty members who serve as principal investigators with clinical research study activities. Students will be able to participate in research studies throughout the semester with varying responsibilities including patient screening, data collection and entry, and journal manuscript development.
Proposal: An Automated, Real-Time Analysis Suite to Translate Genetic Discoveries to a Patient-Derived Human Brain Cell Model of Cerebral Palsy
Applicants: Michael Kruer, MD & Brandon Scott Guida, PhD
Division: Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital
Amount: $145,190
There are an estimated 20,000 individuals with Cerebal Palsy in Arizona, and at least 30% of those individuals are believed to have a genetic cause for their Cerebal Palsy. No new medical treatments for Cerebal Palsy have been developed for several decades, and better therapies are sorely needed to reduce the burden of living with Cerebal Palsy. Our National Institute of Health and Phoenix Children's foundation-supported translational research program scans the genomes of children with Cerebal Palsy in order to identify 'misspellings' in the genetic code that lead to the disorder. Our team then studies the effects of these 'typos' in a child's genetic blueprint in the laboratory. Our research has suggested that these genetic mutations cause brain development to go awry and lead to CP in many children.
Leadership Circle support for this project will help us to move our research from diagnostics and discovery to therapeutic development. Building upon our discoveries to date in this manner will allow PCH to continue to push the envelope for families with cerebral palsy both in the clinic and in the laboratory. The data we generate will be used to determine how the genetic mutations we discover in Phoenix Children's patients with cerebral palsy actually affect the structure and function of neurons at the earliest stages of brain development. The new insights that come as a result of these studies will allow us to then develop and test completely new therapeutics for Cerebal Palsy using human brain cells derived from actual patients with the condition.
Proposal: Miniscopes: Seeing Brain Function for the First Time
Applicant: Jonathan Lifshitz, PhD
Division: Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital, Translational Neurotrauma
Amount: $60,146
This project will create a Miniscope Imaging Core within the Translational Neurotrauma Research Program. Miniscopes are a fully functioning fluorescent microscope shrunk down to the size of a sewing thimble, weighing three grams. With this innovation, the miniscope can be implanted on the mouse skull for in vivo imaging of the brain during behavioral tasks. Much like the adoption of MRI, miniscopes are advancing the way in which scientists observe and manipulate brain function. The Miniscope Imaging Core will be a community resource, allowing scientists across Arizona to answer tomorrow's questions about brain health and disease.
This project will have no direct patient involvement or immediate impact on patient care. However, research is necessary to advance healthcare diagnosis and treatment by improving our understanding of disease. The project will have a positive impact on the research community throughout the valley, as miniscopes have emerged on the scientific landscape as a significant advancement in approaches to biomedical questions. A tremendous level of interest exists in the research community to use miniscopes, including faculty from the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), the University of Arizona, and Arizona State University. Opportunity exists to better understand autism, stress, depression, developmental disorders, and epilepsy.
Proposal: EMG and Footplate Analysis of the Young Athlete
Applicants: Heather Menzer, M.D. & Hadi Salehi, Engineer
Division: Orthopedics
Amount: $55,000
The Sports Medicine sector has begun utilizing the Motion Lab for assessments of post-surgical Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) and return to play criteria so that patients may safely return to participation in sports. There is extensive data supporting the need for objective measures for return to play criteria and this laboratory provides the basis for providing this objective measure.
Currently, Phoenix Children's provides concrete objective measures regarding strength of muscle groups but are providing subjective information as it relates to movement patterns and foot strike during running and jumping. The proposal will allow for equipment that will provide specific objective measures relating to foot strike and gait patterns, provide real time muscle response during activity to demonstrate if muscles are firing in correct sequence, and the ability to train the patient for the correct movement patterns. When we are able to provide specific objective measures in regards to movement, we are able to identify weaknesses and can prevent injury to these young athletes. This equipment will be portable and will be transported into the community to sports and recreation teams/clubs to assess young athletes gait patterns and movement patterns to help identify weaknesses and potential injury patterns. This equipment can also be used in the Motion Lab. If we are able to address these weaknesses early we can prevent injuries. This injury reduction is aimed at allowing the young athlete to remain injury free and potentially avoid having a potential life changing surgery.
Proposal: Life Flow Rapid Infuser to Treat Patients with Sepsis at Phoenix Children's Hospital
Applicant: Zeb Timmons, MD
Division: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Amount: $91,250
Sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitalized children, killing almost 5,000 children annually in the U.S., more than cancer. Sepsis is expensive; costs to treat severe sepsis range from $65k-$85k per patient. It accounts for 16% of all pediatric health care spending (around $5 billion). Sepsis is treatable, sepsis deaths are preventable and the high costs of advanced treatment are avoidable. One of the current areas of strategic focus at Phoenix Children's is the rapid identification and escalation of care for sepsis patients. We are currently members of the multi-institutional Improving Pediatric Sepsis Outcomes (IPSO) collaborative in an effort to be a national leader in sepsis care. Utilizing this device would contribute to this focus and demonstrate PCH as an innovator in addressing this complex problem.
Once the potentially deadly condition of sepsis is recognized, there are proven specific therapies, which if done quickly, can save a patient's life. One such therapy is the rapid delivery of IV fluids to help support the body while antibiotics treat the infection. Very large volumes of fluid need to be given in a very short period of time. In most patients, these fluids cannot be given over an IV pump because it cannot deliver them fast enough. Currently, a push and pull technique to deliver the fluid which requires 2 nurses to perform, often is not fast enough, and exposes the patient to other infections because of repeated accessing of their IV catheter. A new product called the LifeFlow is a disposable rapid IV fluid infusion gun. This device can be operated at the bedside by one nurse, can deliver fluids significantly faster than the push/pull technique, and only requires one access of the catheter to deliver the fluids. We have done a brief trial of the product in our ED which was met with rave reviews from nursing and physicians. We are requesting a grant to fund a one-year supply of the LifeFlow device so we can demonstrate its effectiveness over a longer period of time.
This extended trial will serve as a basis for long-term purchasing and use. Based on historical sepsis data, we anticipate this device will need to be used approximately one time per day. Based on the available evidence, we anticipate the patients who receive fluids more expediently as a result of this device will have decreased ICU days, decreased hospital length of stay, and decreased costs of hospitalization. Most importantly, we anticipate the rate of death in sepsis patients will decrease as a result of this intervention.


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Bed & Banjo Cottage is a rural retreat for couples, just a few minutes by car from the main village of Cowes, on picturesque Phillip Island.
Located on a 5 acre property among gum trees and fruit trees, just a short car trip to all the Island's attractions.
Phillip Island is 26kms long and 9kms wide. It has 97 km of coastline and is part of Bass Coast Shire. Permanent population is approx.10,000 people.
Famous worldwide for wildlife, birds and towering native gum trees Phillip Island is a wonderful place to stay a few days.
The musical retro theme reflects the interests of the owners with a guitar, violin and banjo available for guests to try or play if you have left yours at home, with care ; a stereo system is available with a wide range of records. Festival posters, memorabilia and anything musical is the decor of this cosy little cottage.
For detailed information on all the local attractions stop at the Visitors Information Centre on the main road, at Newhaven.
Your hosts Mary and Mike will be pleased to help with any other queries you have.
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VICTORVILLE � More than 325 people came to Burning Bush Church on Saturday to get assistance from the San Bernardino County Public Defender's office to clear their criminal records.
The Criminal Record and Traffic Citation Clearing Fair was offered by the public defender's office with help of local nonprofit organizations and hosted by Dr. David Denson Jr., pastor of Burning Bush Church.
Six attorneys and two office assistants helped people clear their records of traffic citations, misdemeanors and felony convictions that did not result in a state prison term.
�"We want people to get back on the right track," event sponsor and organizer Jiles Smith said Saturday. "We have helped clear more than 1,000 charges, since some people have more than one charge against them."


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"The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated." William James
Being grateful for a kind word, an act of kindness, or a recipient of service is one thing. Expressing gratitude to the messenger, Samaritan, or volunteer is certainly another. While volunteers make a difference in the lives of others, recipients can make a difference in the lives of the volunteer simply by saying "Thank You." I have learned to never underestimate the power of gratitude.
In "7 Ways to Appreciate Your Volunteers," Christopher Bautista of Volunteer Match shares how investing your time to recognize volunteers has great benefits in retention and recruitment.
One of the most powerful volunteer retention tools is gratitude. While the intrinsic value of impacting the lives of others is important, this benefit is only maximized by the sincere, expressed, demonstration of gratitude. Expressions of gratitude might include saying "Thank you," during the volunteer activity, providing lunch or snacks, sending a handwritten note after the activity, recognizing volunteers at a special event, or other similar action.
However, showing gratitude begins with providing a rewarding volunteer activity. Appreciating a volunteer includes recognizing that their time is valuable and could just as easily been spent with another organization or relaxing with a daiquiri on the beach. Ensuring that eager hands are not idle is imperative. You never want your volunteers to be without a value-added task. All volunteer work should be of great value directly related to the project or organizational mission. If this is not clear, the value should be expressed to the volunteer so that he/she knows how they are making a difference.
While working for a government agency, I did not have a significant budget for volunteer recognition. I had thousands of volunteers, so, I had to be creative. My volunteer projects always included some type of food, often donated, whether it was breakfast burritos, pizza, hot chocolate, or snacks. Project introductions included thanking volunteers for coming and a detailed description of how their service specifically made a difference to those we were assisting. I continuously checked in with volunteers, thanked them for their service, and asked if there was anything they needed. At the end of the project, I again thanked volunteers and reiterated what value their service added to our recipients and to the organization overall. Post project, I sent thank you letters to each individual volunteer and group, including a memento specific to their group, and detailed their work in our newsletter. Several of my volunteers were later recipients of awards from the Mayor of our city and the Governor of California.
Saying "Thank You," is not enough. Demonstrating gratitude through the volunteer activity and understanding of value added through the work, as well as our words and actions is invaluable. When you do this effectively, many volunteers will thank YOU for the opportunity to make a difference through your organization and return again to join in the work.
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VENOM Inc want to hear from YOU – The Fans.
During initial talks between the guys, the songs that were considered for the setlists of the upcoming tour included the likes of;
Prime Evil, Die Hard, To Hell and Back, Angel Dust, Harder Than Ever, In Nomine Satanas, Blackened Are The Priests, Carnivorous, 1000 Days In Sodom, Manitou, Nightmare, Live Like An Angel, Parasite, Skool Daze, Countess Bathory, Black Metal, Witching Hour, Bloodlust, Sons Of Satan, Riddle Of Steel, Fairie Tale, Wolverine, Welcome To Hell, Clarisse, Bursting Out, Genocide, Satanachist, Fly Trap, Warhead, 7 Gates of Hell, Rip Ride, Stand Up and Be Counted…
Then someone suggested that perhaps YOU have other suggestions that you would like to see VENOM Inc perform live? Songs maybe not included in the above list?
Head on over to the VENOM Inc Facebook and Twitter pages and post your dream setlist. ABADDON, MANTAS & THE DEMOLITION MAN will take ALL your suggestions into account, and who knows – maybe it will be your exact tracklist that will be perfomed some night during the tour!
Iron & Steel – over to YOU!


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So payday will finally be coming around the corner and iv been eyeing up a few things. I seem to have a weakness for jackets and when i saw this reduced in arc to £30 iv been counting down the days to payday to buy :
Arc red & black Ava leather & fur jacket, Reduced
£49.99 £30
I have never been a fan of dresses on nights out and will always opt for shorts or leggings 90% of the time. When i saw this playsuit from Motel i fell a little in love. It looks very sophisticated a something different to what i would normally wear.
Falling in love with this item so much means one thing for me: it probably won't fit me and i will look no wear near as good as the model in this picture, but i can dream.
Motel jet plunge neck playsuit in black: £48
You might now be sat saying "Sam i'm sure on your last wishlist post you vowed you would be more practical, that playsuit doesn't seem too practical"
Thanks for that, i sure did. That's were these vans fit in. I saw these and they look super cute, super comfy and perfect for when spring comes.
Vans Slip on lo pro shoes £47
I keep seeing these when i'm staking other peoples blogs. These look amazing, i was a bit indecisive about what colour i liked best but in the end i went for black. This will also be perfect for the festivals.
Crown and Glory - Whole Lotta Rosie Headband - £20


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Problem-Solving Afternoon Break
Sometimes, we don't know who to talk to.
Sometimes, we don't want to burden our friends with our troubles or we just don't know what to say!
Here is the crazy solution this clinical psychologist from the UK found: talk to a stranger!
A stranger has no impact in your life and chances are you are never going to meet again.
This Afternoon Break is inspired by the Pop-Up Problem-solving Booth! This is an open space for people to come and have a chat with strangers. Close to Tiong Bahru, we'll open the space from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, provide seats, drinks and some finger food.
Is something weighting on your mind? Come and have a chat with someone who might have been in the same spot as you are.
Is your problem a bit messy already? Have a seat with our trained facilitators and coachs to solve it at once! It's a relief to just be able to talk about it.
There is no fee for this event. Donations are most welcome to pay for the food and the drinks :)
Interested to come and join to share a problem or maybe help someone with theirs? RSVP directly here or contact Manuel @8587 7028
See you soon!
- Venue
- Central Green Condo Function Room
- Tickets
Free and comfy seat FULL
- Venue Address
- Central Green Condo, 9 jalan membina Singapore
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University of Hannover, Germany
In the mass flow range −1.3 ≤ m/m N ≤ + 1.3 (N = nominal point) and in the speed range −1.0 ≤ n/n N ≤ +1.0 the four-quadrant characteristic of a turbine stage was completely measured. A turbine stage delivers power only at a positive speed above a certain mass flow rate and at very low negative speed and negative mass flow. In all other ranges it absorbs power. The power requirement is very high in the case of positive mass flow and negative speed. At 80 percent of the nominal mass flow and negative nominal speed the power absorbed amounts to 2.5 times the nominal power. The torque curves are very smooth. The standstill torque at nominal mass flow amounts to 2.1 times the nominal torque. At a very low mass flow the turbine works as a compressor. The four-quadrant characteristics can be represented in the form of φ, ψ curves.
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Perhaps it's not been good
to venture forth without a plan.
Such slothful will, defined
or ill, finds naught to follow…
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Except for paltry piles
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Growing up I loved watching old Christmas movies. Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus is Comin' to Town were, and still are, some of my favorites!
This little snowman (from Hero Arts) reminds me of Frosty, cute and plump! I won this set awhile back in a Moxie Fab contest and the set came with the coordinating die which makes it super easy to stamp and cut this little cutie.
The card base is Pool Party, and snowflakes from the set were stamped on the card base also in Pool Party. Paper strips were leftover scraps with Frosty layered on top. The sequins were added for fun. :)
Linking up to Mod Squad for their Snowman challenge!


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I have my site database where users created their accounts with fb connect system in past, which is stored in 'email' field of my users mysql table, other users who created accounts using my website's own registration form is also stored in email field, but how can i retrieve actual email address of a person who logged in using fb connect system? because i need to make an internal Messaging system for members which is working fine for other users but have no idea how to inform users who has facebook connect accounts because i don't have their actual email addresses stored in my db, which is like in this shape firstname.lastname@example.com
Any help and suggestion will be appreciated.


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Asia-listed companies that supply parts to Apple were experiencing a mixed day of trading in the wake of the tech juggernaut reporting a return to increasing revenue in the December quarter.
Apple sold 78.3m iPhones in the holiday quarter, up 5 per cent from a year ago and underpinned by the popularity of the iPhone 7 Plus. Total revenue rose 3 per cent from a year ago to $78.4bn in the December quarter, topping the company's own forecasts as well as those of Wall Street analysts.
In after-hours trading on the Nasdaq, Apple shares were up 3 per cent to $125.02.
The news hasn't had a uniform effect on the share prices of Apple's Asia-listed suppliers, but there are a number of market- and company-specific issues that are also affecting stock prices.
For starters, a number of Apple's biggest suppliers, including Hon Hai Precision Industry and are listed in Taiwan, which is still closed for the lunar new year holiday.
Stocks in Hong Kong, such as AAC Technologies, which makes speaker components for Apple, have returned from a long weekend and are playing catch-up with the rest of the region: the Hang Seng is down 0.9 per cent in morning trade.
In the case of Japanese names, earnings reports have proven to be key share price drivers. Murata Manufacturing is among the worst of the Apple suppliers today after yesterday reporting an operating profit below analysts' estimates. Meanwhile, Alps Electric, which is the top performer among key Apple suppliers today, yesterday delivered a 3Q profit above expectations and lifted its full-year forecast.
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The heat has been turned down on UK's EU divorce, but trade expeditions such as Liam Fox's meeting with the Philippines' leader pose awkward questions
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A single financial settlement, as a result of UK commitments to the EU, and the EU commitments to the UK – there your resolution is very clear. We do not seek to punish the UK, but simply ask the UK to deliver on its commitments and undertakings as a member of the EU.
In 1999, Vladimir Putin was angling to become president, a complex task considering the amount of money and violence in Russian politics at the time. He needed to talk to all the players and needed to do so somewhere unobtrusive, so he convened a meeting at an oligarch's Mediterranean villa. This, however, caused a problem: how could he travel to southern Spain without alerting the Spanish, who might monitor the conversations and learn what was going on?
Fortunately, there was a solution: Gibraltar. The then-FSB chief flew into the British territory, hopped on a boat and entered Spain illegally, on perhaps as many as five occasions.
This is where trucks from non-EU countries arrive to clear customs. About 500 come here daily, from the Dover ferries and the Channel tunnel, and their clearance is rather less seamless.
Drivers have to park and fill in a form at the freight clearance office. A computerised system known as the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (Chief) logs details automatically, indicating what the goods are and what the import duty might be, but it has to be checked.
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Yesterday afternoon we had Jaelynn's 9 month check up and pre-op appointment. I am happy to report that all is well!! She weighed in at a hefty 19.4 pounds and is 28 inches long. Yikes!! 2 more inches before she out grows the bucket seat!! She is still in the 50th percentile but has followed her growth curve wonderfully. She got the all clear to have her tubes done Friday and we are ready! We have 2 more teeth working their way through...that would explain the runny nose and crankiness! Dr. Amy told me that whenever we wanted to ditch the bottle to go ahead. Last night we started taking the steps to do that and Jaelynn didn't mind one bit.
I had been concerned because Peanut Pie isn't crawling or scooting that much yet. I'm not so worried anymore! Dr. Amy said that she could be a little behind because of being sick so much this winter and she was just under 3 weeks early. If she doesn't start getting more mobile after the tubes we are going to have an Early Assessor come and observe her to see if she needs PT....but I don't think we will need that.
I also got some really good information on some vaccinations that are coming up and extended rear facing. Kevin and I decided that we are for sure going to do extended rear facing with Jaelynn. In Iowa you can front face your child after 20 pounds and 1 year. We have decided to get a car seat that will allow us to rear face until Jaelynn is 35 pounds. We have also considered switching her to front facing around 18 months but at this time I just don't feel that she is ready.
I also got some work done on the scrapbook last night. Two full pages and I have layout ideas for another 4. I just need to print some pictures off now! So for today I'll leave you with this....little miss on her 9 month birthday showing off her two teeth!!


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Nineteenth Day
"We have loved her during life, let us not abandon her until we have conducted her by our prayers into the House of the Lord." --St. Ambrose
Our Father, Three Hail Marys, Gloria, De Profundis.
O Lord Jesus, graciously hear the pleas of the Poor Souls. By the merits of Thy Passion and Death, hasten to release them from their expiatory pains in Purgatory, particularly the soul most devoted to Thy Virgin Mother, that he may evermore praise Thee in Heaven, and intercede for me. Amen.
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