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How can I get Windows Security Center Service to start?
I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit OS. In the "Action Center" in the "Security" section, it shows the following:
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|06 Apr 2012
Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
* See if this helps...
* Any error messages?
* Just in case Malware etc is involved...
Please download the free version of Malwarebytes.
Update it immediately.
Do a full system scan
Let us know the results at the end.
|My System Specs
|07 Apr 2012
Did you also try starting it by selecting it in the Services Window via the Services.msc route? Mine is on automaic.
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|07 Apr 2012
@ JMH and Wanchoo...
When clicking on the Microsoft Support link, I followed the instructions (using services.msc) but found I do not have Security Center service in the list of services to be able to start automatically. There is a Security Accounts Manager in the list and it is set to automatic, but I'm not sure if that has anything to do with this. I have also ran Malwarebytes as well as Microsoft Security Essentials and both have turned up nothing. When trying to turn on Windows Security Center Service I do not get any errors, just a box stating it cannot be started. Would you happen to know if uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Security Essentials would help this problem or is it a different program for the Security Center?
P.S. - Thank you for your replies.
|My System Specs
|07 Apr 2012
Searched with Google and found the following.
"This REG fix reinstates the missing Security Center service.
Download/Unzip/Run the REG file, and restart Windows."
You should be able to get the service back.
Did this help?
|My System Specs
|07 Apr 2012
Where did you get Win7? How is it activated?
What changes or mods to the OS have been made, or tweaks have been applied beyond normal System settings?
Run Malwarebytes Full Scan as suggested, in Safe Mode if necessary.
Then run SFC -SCANNOW Command If the service doesn't reappear try Wanchoo's fix.
As a last resort before reinstall try a Repair Install
Please fill in your System specs or at least give your computer make/model if Win7 is preinstalled. You may need to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
|My System Specs
|07 Apr 2012
@ Wanchoo...
I tried your suggestion and it apparently fixed the problem, but now there's another one. The Windows Security Center Service (Important) is no longer listed in the security area, but now it states the following:
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|07 Apr 2012
@ Gregrocker...
Windows 7 was installed on the laptop when I purchased it aprox. 3 years ago. Sorry, I don't know what you mean by, "how is it activated." No changes have been made to the OS other than updates being installed when Windows Update prompts to. I ran the Malwarebytes full scan and it shows nothing wrong. The sfc/scannow shows nothing wrong either, it states the following:
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|07 Apr 2012
I would consider running a Repair Install using the latest installer provided in the Clean Reinstall link below, as a last resort before running Factory Recovery or Clean Reinstalling.
HP Recover Windows 7 Operating System Using HP Recovery - HP Customer Care
Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
However running Factory Recovery can result in these same kinds of issues since HP's include the worst load of crapware and useless factory utilties which have better versions built into Win7. So I would strongly consider a Clean Reinstall with our help as it is a specialty of these forums.
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|07 Apr 2012
@ Gregrocker...
Just to make sure I understand you correctly...you suggest I do the "Clean Reinstall-Factory OEM Windows 7" or the "HP Recover Windows 7 Operating System Using HP Recovery-HP Customer Care?" Just want to make sure I click on the right link. Sorry if I sound oblivious, but I kinda am.
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With the upcoming live action version of Beauty And The Beast opening next weekend, I wanted to revisit the 4 Disney films that are considered the start of the Disney Renaissance.
The Little Mermaid (1989). My family wasn't much to go to the movies unless my brother and I begged my dad and cajoled my mom. If I unpack that I'd probably figure out the reason why I now go to the movies as much as I can. I didn't see The Little Mermaid when it came out but I practically wore out my older brother's VHS copy whenever I would watch my nephews. It's not only one of my favorite Disney movies but it's one of my favorite all-time movies. I found a parallel with Ariel watching the humans and wanting to be part of their world to the young kid reading in secret about the LGBT community and wanting to be part of that world. And, seriously, who doesn't love Ursula?
Beauty And The Beast (1991). There are things that I either ignored/dismissed in my previous viewings that I couldn't suspend this time around. If the Beast's curse becomes permanent when the Beast turns 21 and he's been cursed for 10 years then that means he was 11 when the witch cursed him. Who does that? Every 11 year old, prince or pauper, is going to be a little snarky and surly to an old woman showing up on their doorstep in the dead of night. And where was/is his parents? I have the cynicism of an adult when watching now. I still love the music though. Angela Lansbury singing the title track is a wonder. But, honestly, I don't know how this film was nominated for Best Picture. It's a good film but not good enough to be nominated as one of the top 5 best films of 1991.
Aladdin (1992). As an adult I identify with Aladdin. I often find myself singing the lyrics to "One Jump Ahead". "One jump ahead of the breadline. One swing ahead of the sword" is the truth when I'm trying to adult. I think Aladdin holds up well. The story is still gripping and Jafar, especially after he gets the lamp, is downright frightful. Robin Williams is at top of his game voicing the Genie. My only disappointment was a homophobic joke tossed in.
The Lion King (1994). This is the only one of the Disney Renaissance era films I actually watched in the theater. I watched it with my cousin at the Grundy theater and cried when Mufusa died. I'd forgotten how dark The Lion King is. I didn't enjoy it. I found it slow paced. In my memory I thought Rafiki was featured more but he barely shows up. The music is on point though because Elton John is timeless.

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Niche Marketing to the Deceased Geek
Today at lunch Christina and I came up with a brilliant plan that is going to make us gazillionaires that the rest of you will resent and hate with the envy of a thousand green-burning suns.
Yeah, I'm in St Louis right now hanging out with Christina, it's quite nice. But back to the story...
Among other things, we were talking about the ethics of burial archaeology and donating bodies to science. It came up that we are both planning to donate our bodies, but they are unlikely to be used by archaeologists. Beyond that, the kinds of data that archaeologists want to get from burials can't really be produced by any number of donated bodies.
That's when it hit me. Set up a special cemetery and mortuary company specifically for people who would like to donate their bodies for future study. It would certainly be a niche market, but the possibilities are nearly endless. The entire cemetery would be maintained specifically for archaeologists (and students in related fields) to excavate in the future. No legal problems and no ethical qualms because the interred people would have signed waivers and statements of understanding.
For a nominal management fee, a person donating herself to the project would make any number of choices including how long they should remain buried, special embalming treatments to selectively preserve types of tissue, special treatments to reproduce prehistoric techniques, presence of grave goods, depth and soil conditions around interment, what type of study they would like to be exhumed for, etc ad infinitum.
In addition, each body would leave behind an extensive file documenting physical condition, lifestyle, injuries, cause of death, and extremely detailed life-histories.
This certainly doesn't replace the data that archaeologists like to gather from prehistoric burials, but it would have some applications. Taphonomic studies would certainly be the most likely, but with some creativity other questions may be answerable through this project. In one to five hundred years, there may well be questions about bodies exhumed from 20th century cemeteries. My cemetery would provide an ideal control. In other cases, archaeologically known burials may be reproduced in the 21st century and excavated in the 23rd in order to test our understandings of how they were made.
Probably the main advantage in a half millennium will be that the various nationalities, ethnic groups, and other social segments represented in our current society will be distant memories. Excavating standard burials of these folks may still be taboo, but my cemetery project will undoubtedly include many people buried exactly as they would have been in any other cemetery. Having left explicit instructions that they don't mind being exhumed by archaeologists though, the 25th century scientists will finally be able to excavate the kinds of burials that intrigue them.
Surely this plan still has some kinks to work out. Heck I haven't even come up with a snappy name yet. But I think it's sure to take off as a big thing. In fact, I'd be quite surprised if in addition to the gazillions of dollars this makes me I don't also get some medals and awards for being so brilliant.
Since you guys are my friends and loyal colleagues, I'll let you in on the action. I'll hold an IPO later in the month and you all can bid for part of the action. I suppose I'll start somewhere around $5000 per share of the business with around 100,000 shares available. That's a real steal in 2006 dollars and it'll get you in on the ground floor before this thing takes off.
If you want to get a head start, you can go ahead and send me a box of cash or wire it to my paypal account.


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Nigeria Professional Football League champions and CAF Champions League contenders, Enyimba, will confront another NPFL side, El-Kanemi Warriors, in the Round of 32 of this year's Federation Cup competition.
Also, FC IfeanyiUbah and last year's runners -up Lobi Stars will do battle, while Cup holders Akwa United take on Kwara United.
The matches are billed for Wednesday, 15th June and Thursday, 16th June.
Prime FC Vs Kano Pillars
Akwa United Vs Kwara United
Sunshine Stars Vs Abia Comets
Dynamite FC Vs Flash Flamingoes
Shooting Stars Vs Almar FC
Top World FC Vs J. Atete FC
Crown FC Vs Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba FC Vs El-Kanemi Warriors
Plateau United Vs Dreams FC
Kogi United Vs Wikki Tourists
Lobi Stars Vs FC IfeanyiUbah
MFM FC Vs Katsina United
Rivers United Vs Kaduna United
ABS FC Vs Enugu Rangers
Warri Wolves Vs Jigawa Golden Stars
Go Round FC Vs Nasarawa United/FC Abuja
. The Round of 32 matches will take place on 15th and 16th June.
Sunshine Stars 2 Giwa FC 0
J. Atete 1 Akwa Starlets 0
Fasbir FC 0 Niger Tornadoes 2
Prime FC 2 Inneh Stars 1
Kogi United 1 Ekiti United 1 (Kogi win 4-3 on penalties)
Go Round 3 Yobe Stars 1
MFM FC 1 El-Kanemi Babes 1 (MFM win 3-2 on penalties)
Shooting Stars 2 Wikki Feeders 0
Heartland 0 Top World FC 0 (Top World win 4-3 on penalties)
Rivers United 4 FC Papilo 3
Plateau United 4 Zara FC 0
Wikki Tourists 1 FRSC FC 1 (Wikki win 3-2 on penalties)
Yarmalight 2 Warri Wolves 3
Katsina United 3 FC Lokoja 0 (W/O)
Jigawa Golden Stars 3 Gashaka Buffaloes 0 (W/O)
Sokoto United 1 Crown FC 3
Rovers 1 Flash Flamingoes 1 (Flamingoes win 5-4 on penalties)
FC IfeanyiUbah 1 Ebonyi United 0
Kwara United 7 Galadima Best 0
Abia Comets 2 Nembe City 0
Damaturu FC 1 Dynamite FC 8
FC Zamfara 0 Almar FC 3 (W/O)
El-Kanemi Warriors 2 Katsina Feeders 0
ABS FC 1 Yenagoa City 0
Dreams FC 1 Akwanga Selected 1 (Dreams win 4-2 on penalties)
Gateway FC 0 Kano Pillars 1
Enugu Rangers 2 Akure City 0
Kaduna United 3 Bridge Boys 1
Nasarawa United Vs FC Abuja (Abandoned, to be determined)


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So the 'other two' are making complaints that I am not blogging enough and if I don't pull up my socks - or indeed knit some! - they might have to make it 'wetwocreate' - well girls just watch this space!!..A
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I've always been a bit DIY about my business cards, mostly because I change my mind a lot when it comes to designs for myself and inevitably end up doing at least 4 or 5 business card designs within a year. But it's a lot of printing and cutting for me. And again, I'm on this whole crusade to streamline my business. Work smarter, not harder, remember?
So yeah, printing and cutting business cards for myself? It's one of those time-consuming tasks that I've decided I can do without. So on Wednesday I finally placed a big order for business cards and I just received them this morning:
I've coordinated them with the blog header and I think they look pretty snazzy. These will be tucked in with all orders now and I'm hoping to get myself in the habit of carrying a few of these with me at all times to give to those who are curious about my work.
Happy Friday!


text: Just a short bit ago, I worked on numerous knit and crochet items in red. While making the sweater, Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down, I thought it'd be adorable in pink with a black fuzzy/furry collar and trim (my first thought was that long eyelash, wispy type yarn but considering the age of the wearer, I opted for the shorter eyelash chenille. The youtube video for pockets was very beneficial when it came to adding them to this sweater. The buttons were made to match using polymer clay.


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The 2017 Mayo Business Awards are back for a thrid successful year.
This year's Awards are even bigger and better with 13 Award Categories up for grabs as we look to recognise the very best in business in Mayo.
The Mayo Business Awards will be held in Castlebar where the Breaffy House Resort will play host to the Gala Awards Night on Friday February 2nd 2018. There will be a four course meal with guest speakers on the night from the world of business. It promises to be a high calibre and prestigious event and will provide a unique environment for business networking opportunities.
Liam Horan will MC the night's event
Our special guest on the night will be Harry Hughes, of Portwest named EY Entrepreneur of the Year.
DramaCode will be playing in the bar after the Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner, for all to celebrate late into the night.
If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us at the Westport Chamber or your local chamber representatives.
We look forward to seeing you all on the night.
Wishing you the best of luck in your category.


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'Research and Graduate Studies in Mathematics and its Application' in University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana during the period August 1st, 2013- July 31st, 2018.
It is a project based at the University of Botswana emphasizing training and research in sub-Sahara African universities. Sub-Sahara African universities have been under-funded for several decades. Consequently, most of them lack skilled human resource to continue the training of teachers and to conduct research. The available statistics of some sub-Sahara African universities, on staffing levels show that in certain universities the staff at post in relation to the approved establishments is very low. Most of the staff of sub-Saharan Universities consists of Master's degree holders but they are teaching courses at master's level.
The courses in mathematics that would be useful in addressing some of Africa's problems are not being taught. Also, as a consequence of poor staffing, the level of research output has been very low. Lack of skilled researchers has meant that Africans are spectators in finding solutions to their own problems.
So, a collaborative research program with institutions in the region will include a strong training component of students from the region at MSc and PhD levels in the areas of Pure and Applied Mathematics. The mathematical research and training areas required to implement the program are stochastic analysis, stochastic differential equations, analysis, measure theory, algebraic topology, algebraic geometry, differential geometry, delay differential equations (both deterministic and stochastic), functional analysis, and probability theory. The project will significantly cut training costs for the Sub-Saharan Governments and reduce the brain drain as a good proportion of African students who train abroad choose not to return to their countries. Pooling of resources will ensure a program at any of the participating institutions with a full staff complement to teach and research and ensure adequate resources to support teaching and research. The program will stimulate completion for places and hopefully raise standards of the graduates of University of Botswana. The research is expected to yield policy recommendations that will assist Botswana planners in health, agriculture and finance.
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The game is set over two years after Persona 3 FES's The Answer, and two months after Persona 4's True Ending. As a result of Teddie's sudden disappearance in Inaba, his comrades from the Investigation Team begin watching the Midnight Channel, where random people are often seen, in hopes of spotting him. They find what appears to be Teddie in a pirate outfit announcing a fighting tournament called the "P-1 Grand Prix" to see who is the "Ultimate Persona User". Confused by this turn of events, the group agrees to reunite and enter the tournament to find out what has happened to their friend, as well as see who among them is the "Ultimate Persona User". All of the characters are also meant to have their own original storylines.
Source: Wikipedia, "Persona 4 Arena", available under the CC-BY-SA License.


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By: Rex - Sunday, August 17, 2014
Disgraced 18 - Samantha Saint
I've been poking around the site Disgraced 18, because you know, I approve of everything the name of the site is trying to convey. I came across an oldish scene from Samantha Saint and it got me thinking about fake tits. I would have loved to see her as she is now, but with her natural tits. I was never a fan of her's when she was first starting, so I never got to see them o'natural, or if she ever showed them natural, but I'm curious as hell.
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( Not So ) Disgraced 18
I was on the site Disgraced 18 for a while, and while I love the site, the latest girls on the site seem less disgraced than usual, and a few more years than 18. Now, neither of those things bother me, so I'm on the site a lot lately..
Disgraced 18 - Binky Bangs
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Disgraced 18 - Binky Bangs
I think I'm a bit of an anomaly when it comes to this, but there's never been a point in my life that I've been woken up and wanted to have sex right away. I've always needed at least 15 minutes and a trip to the bathroom before any action can happen. But there happens to be a shit load of porn that shows people just waking up and having sex right away. And we all know that porn never lies, so I have to assume that it happens. That's the only logical conclusion.
Disgraced 18 - Faye Reagan
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Disgraced 18 - Faye Reagan
Sites like these are a bit of a double edged sword for me. I mean, who doesn't want to check out Faye Reagan get fucked? But do you have to be so harsh on the pussy? Her pussy is one of the nicest, softest things on the planet. It should be gently caressed, and played with. You don't need to hang clothes hangers off of it. Now having her gag on a cock, that's another thing.
Disgraced 18 - Nikki Seven
By: Rex - Saturday, March 16, 2013
Disgraced 18 - Nikki Seven
I don't know how disgraced it is to have handcuffs that give you the normal movement that you would have without the handcuffs, but that's not really why I'm making this post. I'm making the post because Nikki Seven is hot enough to make me punch a baby. I wouldn't just drink her bath water, I'd make a nice minestrone soup out of it.


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I'm thinking a new cellphone battery, but I can deal with charging my phone regularly; anyway – I have a car charger, and one that plugs into the wall as well. But how can I buy stuff?
I got a call on said cellphone today, when I was at, of all the places in the world, the grocery store. It was the staffing company I talked about on Tuesday letting me know how it all shook out with regards to the job I had applied to just last Saturday.
I got the job, and I start on Monday!
Admittedly, this has to be one of the best days I've had in a long time – after waiting all day for them to call me back, I was starting to get a little concerned, but I then went along with my day, and right there in the cereal aisle, across from the oatmeal and pancake mixes, I heard the familiar ringtone (which is just the sound of a phone ringing – no fancy schmancy polyphonic tones for me, thanks!) and looking at the number on the display, I knew who it was.
I answered, and it was who I had been expecting to hear from all day today.
I think this is one of those moments to have a discussion about things that are useful to have around – such as someone who has a pen and conveniently placed post-it notepad available for you. Yeah, I wound up taking notes on the job on a piece of post-it note, right in the section where the Quaker rice chips are sold.
When I got off of the phone, I think anyone in the store around me might have thought I had just gotten a root organized or something cos I had this really huge smile on my face, and I wouldn't be surprised if I wasn't hovering a couple of inches off of the ground. 🙂
It's been a long time, but it will definitely be nice to work to make some money. 😉


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$1400 – 2 on 2 Bboy Battle
$500 – 1 on 1 Popping Battle
$100 – 1 on 1 Open Style Battle
$200 – 1 on 1 kids (15 & under) Bboy Battle
wish me luck in Hell Paso, guys!
GoldenTouchTattoo and KeepiTiGHT are very proud to present…
MOST ANiMATED – Animated Family's 2nd Anniversay
Popping Battle + Open Styles Battle
$500 cash + prizes!
we are throwing this event in honor of our dear friend, Wiz — we're holding it down homie!!!
event starts @ 4pm
admission is FREE — we are simply asking everyone to bring CANNED FOOD to donate (St. Vincent de Paul's is our local food bank + shelter and they are running EXTREMELY LOW in food this year!)
come and enjoy the performances, battles, art, music, food, + GOOD ViBES!
first day was cool in the park, second day was @ the Henry Fonda theater. nice set up with a large lobby + inside stage are.
a taste of the lobby area:
the popping final:
the bboy final:
the last showdown we were all waiting to see:
When we went to Roswell NM for SPACE WARZ 2 we had the huge honor to paint the front of the Roswell Boys & Girls Club with a large-scale mural. Rawk1 had hit me up about doing a wall for the community and wanted a full-out P_R_O_D_U_C_T_I_O_N.
House + Render + I were going to tackle the wall but had no idea what we were going to do until we saw the wall + neighborhood. We did the 12-hour drive and got in late Thurs nite. After a few ZZZZzzz we went to the wall early Fri. The Jam was to take place on Sat and we mosdefinitely wanted the piece to be done in time for the Jam – that meant we were gonna be doin' it up into the NiGHT.
The Boys & Girls Club was kind enough to supply the paint:
one of the ladies that had her lights on for us needed a jump for her batteries, a little after that we decided to call it a day and come back in the morning…
well worth it.


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On this day in 1889 San Francisco, Calfornia was invaded by millions of crickets.
- The gay ones bought homes there, the other ones moved to LA.
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September 20 Writer Birthdays
September 20th, 2014 (03:53 pm)
September 20 Writer Birthdays
- 1878 - Upton Sinclair, American "muckraking" journalist and novelist, best known for his book The Jungle, which led to changes in sanitary practices in the meatpacking industry.
- 1884 - Maxwell Perkins, influential American book editor who worked with many well-known authors, including Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Thomas Wolfe.
- 1899 - Leo Strauss, German-born political philosopher, biographer, and interpreter of classical political theory.
- 1922 - Edie Parker, journalist and memoirist who was briefly married to writer Jack Kerouac.
- 1928 - Donald Hall, U.S. Poet Laureate; also a playwright, essayist, and children's writer; his work explores the longing for a more bucolic past and reflects a reverence for nature.
- 1928 - Carlos Alberto de Lacerda, Mozambique-born Portuguese poet, artist, and broadcaster.
- 1947 - Jude Deveraux, bestselling American author of historical romances.
- 1948 - George R.R. Martin, American screenwriter and author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction, best known for the epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, which has been made into the Game of Thrones HBO series.
- 1950 - Nick Toczek, British poet, journalist, children's writer, broadcaster, and magician.
- 1951 - A.A. Attanasio, American science fiction and fantasy author.
- 1954 - Judith Thompson, Canadian playwright whose work deals with social justice.
- 1960 - Deborah Roberts, American television journalist who is married to weather anchor and author Al Roker.
- 1963 - Joseph O'Connor, Irish novelist, nonfiction author, journalist, broadcaster, and professor.
- 1977 - Chris Mooney, American author and journalist who focuses on science and politics; he is best known for his bestselling book, The Republican War on Science.


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Santoro Greeting Cards
Santoro Greeting Cards began in a little studio tucked away on a tiny street off the iconic Carnaby Street in London. Meera & Lucio had a BIG idea. Santoro Greeting Cards was that BIG idea! Meera has an innate all round design prowess coupled with eclectic tastes. Lucio has a fascination for design, innovation, and especially the challenge of breaking new boundaries. They found themselves starting a journey that would take them from that tiny studio in London to over 50 countries around the world. In the process they have won over 40 international design awards and countless accolades for Santoro Greeting Cards.
Both Meera and Lucio are driven by their desire to be innovative and break new ground. Together they embarked on the creation of a revolutionary, interactive, moving, and 3D greeting card collection. These new "Swing Cards" from Santoro Greeting Cards are folded down flat and can be sent by standard mail without the need of any assembly. The now famous Swing Cards® were born in 1994. The unique and creative Swing Cards of Santoro Greeting Cards have won numerous awards. The awards won by Santoro Greeting Cards include "Card of the Year", "Most Creative Use of Paper", and "Art Director"' award.
The Santoro Greeting Card creators came across a few sketches of some child-like drawings. Both Lucio and Meera immediately saw the potential of these drawings for their business. These few and simple sketches were transformed by the Santoro Greeting Card Company into bright, bold, funky, and groovy creations. Soon Meera and Lucio transformed the sketches into artwork. Then the artwork was developed into Santoro Greeting Cards. People fell in love with these cards, and this new project would be named "Bang on the Door". Meera and Lucio founded Santoro Greeting Cards with hopes and dreams like so many entrepreneurs. It has blossomed into a unique and creative greeting card company that delivers high quality art in the process. Treasure Trove of Galveston, Texas proudly displays and sells Santoro Greeting Cards. If you want to send a card that is truly special and collectable Santoro Greeting Cards fits the bill!


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5 Jan. That morning our band of intrepid adventurers awakes to find three tasks before them: the Jade Regent holed up in his palace with kidnapped daughters of Kasai, famine in the city and securing the blessing for Ameiko. Deciding that helping the townspeople is the most noble of priorities, we check into the granary. Reports on the structure indicate that there are a disturbing lack of guards patrolling the area; however, rumors suggest that it is really guarded by some sort of monster. Undeterred, we head out to liberate some grain. FOR THE PEOPLE!!!
As we approach the structure, we notice four lion statues sitting atop the gate. These statues exude a magical aura and Penelope spots animal-like footprints on the ground behind the main gate. We don't wait for the statues to reveal themselves and launch into attack.
Rika partially encases one in ice and Jira starts praying as Skizzik drinks a potion to go invisible in an "oh shit!" moment when he realizes that these creatures are resistant to almost all elements. One of the stone beasts pounces down upon Thom, the partially frozen one hops down in front of Jira and another one gets in Albert's face. The statue wrestling with Thom opens his mouth and swallows Thom whole, sending him to another plane!
The one in Albert's face strikes the poor puppy repeatedly for massive damage while grappling him. The remaining statue joins the fray and jumps on Porthos.
Noticing that Thom has been devoured, Rika explodes the statue in a spectacular rain of stone. As it bursts, Thom, gasping for breath, pops out of the extradimensional space next to where the creature had just been. "You can't breathe in there!" Thom warns us all.
Meanwhile, Skizzik bombs the one that had been harming Albert as Jira is swallowed by his attacker. Rika turns to the next devourer and dusts him to bring Jira back from the alternate plane. The last remaining statue then manages to swallow Porthos as Thom and Jira rush it. The creature begins wrestling with Jira as arrows, spells and strikes pound it. Finally, Skizzik polishes it off with an acid bomb to bring Porthos back to us much to Thom's elation.
We mop ourselves up inside the granary's gates before opening the door to the grain silo. Inside, with find approximately 40 tons of rice. Skizzik and Rika fly back to Asakai's house to report the score and Asakai sends his workers back with them to collect the food.
While we stand guard, the workers load wagons with the rice and depart. As the last wagon winds out of sight, we spot the Typhoon Guard approaching in the distance. Ready for another scrap, we take a few seconds to prepare as they continue to boldly approach us.
When in range, the ogre mage with the group charges at Thom. He replies with a charged power attack of his own. Penelope and Albert join Thom and quickly tear down the mage.
In over their heads, the four mooks that accompanied the mage stick around to fight. Rika bounces a burning arc off three of the them as they bum-rush Thom. Having none of it, Thom promptly cuts off one of their heads and Penelope blasts a hole of arrows into another's face. Turning to the next threat, Thom, joined by Skizzik, finishes the third goon and Penelope pin cushions the final fool.
When we return to Asakai's house, we ask him how else we can sow discord in the city. He mentions that the Jade Regent has secrets he does not wish to come to light, such as frequenting geisha. We could also attempt to secure the Raven Prince's neutrality so that the Jade Regent doesn't use his master assassin against us.
We promptly head out to find some geisha. The head of the establishment we find indicates that the Jade Regent "certainly doesn't" consort with her girls and that hypothetically he may have relations with his personal seer as well. She hypothetically knows of some people who can spread rumors of the Jade Regent's illicit relations in order to help discredit him. We then hypothetically pay for these hypothetical rumors to be spread and continue on our hypothetical way.
That night, we meet with a representative of a ninja clan in order to find a way to deal with the Raven Prince problem. They tell us they have a means to get a message to him if we can ever think of anything to say and give us a drop off point to use when we concoct something. Not able to come up with anything at the moment, we head back to Asakai's house to turn in for the night.
6 Jan. That morning, we go sell our loot first thing. Afterward, we convene to discuss our journey to the island in order to secure a blessing for Ameiko. The island sits in Kasai Harbor and we must meet a boatman whom will paddle us across the water. Sounding like a smashing idea, we traipse on down to the harbor and find the boatman. He loads us in his craft and has Ameiko hold her family seal as he paddles us around the island through five black gates in the water. We are then dropped off at the dock and we proceed to the shrine.
Statues of the goddess of death and the moon greet us at the entrance and we discern that this is the resting place of many of the royal family members. As we stand in the entryway, we sense that someone is in the chamber down the hall from us and we call out to them. An old priestess woman greets us and leads us into the chamber.
In the room sits a large golden dragon statue, the symbol of Shizuru (goddess of death). We introduce the priestess to Ameiko and as the woman bows, many of us notice that green, scaly skin covers her arms. Dropping all pretense, the old woman's features elongate and her neck stretches out as she tells us she must stop our passage.
She immediately douses us in darkness and takes a bite out of Ameiko. Rika flies up out of the magical blackness and quickly dispels it. With her elongated neck, the creature has great reach and is able to bite at Ameiko again. Now that we can all see, we launch into attack. Shalelu fires arrows, Koys prays, Skizzik bombs, Penelope blasts arrows, Jira strikes with his katana, Thom pokes with his lance, Albert bites and Ameiko whiffs. Not appreciating our efforts, the woman dumps us all in darkness once more and manages to confuse Sandru, Shalelu, Koya and Skizzik.
In her confusion, Shalelu strikes Thom as Skizzik runs himself into a wall. Ignoring his friend's actions for a moment, Jira finishes off the creature with a mighty swing.
Now that she is dead, all of us turn our attention to our confused allies. Skizzik bombs frail Koya and enough is enough. Thom pins our cleric, Penelope latches on to Skizzik and Jira wrestles with Sandru. Rika dispels this nonsense and everyone comes to their senses. Though wounded more from each other than the creature, we prepare to head further into the shrine…
Next time on Jade Regent: Keep Ameiko Safe… will Koya get her revenge on Skizzik? Will it really take us two weeks to get these darn blessings? Will we ever hypothetically sow enough discord to make a hypothetical difference? Find out next time!


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I'm running out of injury jokes.
This is pathetic. Kevin Love, Ricky Rubio, Chase Budinger, Brandon Roy, Josh Howard, Malcolm Lee, JJ Barea, Andrei Kirilenko and Lazar Haywood have all been injured significantly this season or are completely out for the rest of the year. Now add to the pile: Nikola Pekovic and Alexey Shved, who both got hurt last night. Our goddamn coach has missed half a dozen games. Derrick Williams and Luke Ridnour are the only major players to not get hurt and that's because Luke can't afford to miss a game and Derrick's too dumb to realize that's the thing to do. I say we bring back our Muskie jerseys from last season. Maybe the curse of those jerseys will negate the curse of this season and we'll magically heal?
I will continue to watch and root for the Timberwolves, because they are my team and I'm not going to stop now. But the season has become about two things for me:
1) I hope the Lakers don't make the playoffs. Or, at the very least, I just want them to continue to in-fight and suck and cry like a rich kid that doesn't get their own helicopter. God, I hate the Lakers. I hate their spoiled, pampered, bandwagon-fake fans. I hate Kobe Bryant and his wishing-he's-Jordan, wannabe ass. I hate Lamar Odom and he doesn't even play for them anymore. And guess what, bitches? Five of your 16 championships are from the MINNEAPOLIS Lakers, so as far as I'm concerned the Celtics are up six rings on you.
2) Let's get a lottery pick. Is it even possible to make a bad choice? We just need bodies. Throw a dart at a dartboard. Draft a baseball player. Draft a crash test dummy. Draft THE Crash Test Dummies.
Once there was this boy who
Got into an accident while doing knuckle push-ups
But when he finally came back
His hand re-broke again in the same place
They said that it was from when
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Once there was this boy who
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Rare follow-on law applied in Lord's Test
The First Test between Pakistan and England at Lord's illustrated an unusual and little known application of the law governing the follow-on in cricket - specifically law 13.3
"13.3. First day's play lost. If no play takes place on the first day of a match of more than one day's duration, 1 above shall apply in accordance with the number of days remaining from the actual start of the match. The day on which play first commences shall count as a whole day for this purpose, irrespective of the time at which play starts."
In the Lord's Test, the first day had been washed out completely. When Pakistani wickets began to tumble, it was clear that this law might apply, and that Pakistan's target for avoiding the follow-on was not 192, as would normally be the case in a 5-day match (200 runs behind), but 242 (150 runs behind) as applies to a three or four day match. Pakistan passed the 200 run differential, but thanks to Darren Gough's devastating post-lunch onslaught, fell well short of the target required.
CricInfo was inundated with questions regarding this, asking when the new regulation came into play, or whether a mistake had been made. This law has in fact been in place in one form or another since 1914, although rarely applied in Tests.
The last instance took place in February 1971, when India played the West Indies at Sabina Park. After the first day was washed out India, thanks mainly to Sardesai's double-hundred, amassed 387, and then the Indian spinners skittled the West Indies for 217, a deficit of 170.
They were asked to follow-on, but comfortably batted out time for a draw. We are still looking for any other instances in Tests, although the law applies to all multi-day matches.
- 1787 - 1st mention of follow on; at that time it was the custom for a side behind on 1st innings to follow-on no matter what the deficit.
- 1835: 1st appearance in laws: compulsory follow on if 100 behind
- 1854: differential reduced to 80 (60 in one day)
- 1893: In Oxford - Cambridge match at Lord's, Cambridge deliberately bowled wides to avoid possibility of Oxford being forced to follow-on
(Oxford bats were at that point deliberately trying to surrender their wickets to achieve the opposite result), causing intense debate and controversy.
- 1894: differential increased to 120 in 3 day match.
- 1896/97: In Australia only , differential set at 200 runs.
- 1900: follow-on made optional, differential increased to 150 in 3
day matches, 100 in 2 day, 75 in one day.
- 1907/8 : follow on made optional in Australia
- 1914: exception made for loss of first day following the modern law 13.3
- 1962: 200 differential applied for 5-day matches (not affected by rain).


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The Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) and Rolls-Royce concluded a Memorandum of Understanding for Rolls-Royce to conduct a feasibility study for the construction of a Small-Modular Reactor (SMR) in Jordan. The MOU signed on November 9, 2017 will allow both organizations to work together to define the technical, safety, economic and financial requirements for constructing a Rolls-Royce SMR power station in Jordan for electricity generation and water desalination. The benefits of advanced SMRs include their relatively small size, the reduced capital investment requirement, and the ability to be sited in locations not possible for larger nuclear plants.
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An ex-con gunned down by cops Wednesday after he failed to obey their command to drop his weapon was shot in the back, the Medical Examiner's Office said yesterday.
Floyd Quinones, 28 was shot twice, and the fatal bullet perforated his subclavian artery, which runs under the collarbone near the heart, said Ellen Borakove, a spokesman for the ME. She said the second bullet grazed his back.
The Brooklyn DA is investigating the case, a standard procedure in police shootings.
Yesterday's finding does not necessarily implicate the cops in any wrongdoing. A police officer is allowed to use deadly force if it can be demonstrated he is in imminent fear of his life, law-enforcement officials said.
Police said their preliminary investigation shows Quinones was shot as he tried to run away while aiming a loaded gun at cops.
"Both officers get out, Quinones gets out of the car with a gun in his hand," Police Commissioner Ray Kelly explained.
"We don't have a witness to the shooting. We do have a witness that states an officer said, 'Police. Don't move.' "
It was also not clear if Quinones fired any shots at cops with his 9 mm pistol.
Quinones had been firing his weapon into the air from a parked car outside the Walt Whitman Houses in Fort Greene early Wednesday morning as he and friends celebrated a companion's birthday.
The gunfire brought patrolling cops to the scene. They ordered Quinones to drop the weapon.
When one of the cops yelled to Quinones, "Drop the gun!" he ignored the command and made a run for it, said police.
All the while, said cops, he aimed his loaded pistol at the officers.
The officers fired four shots at Quinones, striking him twice in the back. He died at Brooklyn Hospital.
Additional reporting by Erika Martinez


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Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy your Labor Day
Labor Day was created to honor American workers and celebrate all of their hard work. Along with that, it is also the unofficial end of summer. Whatever reason you pick to celebrate, it is the perfect excuse to call up your family and friends, relax and have fun. Grab your barbecue pit, string up the red, white, and blue, get the games going, the music blaring, and you're ready for a Labor Day party that your guests will never want to leave. Don't forget to use GigSalad to make your planning process quick and simple.
Pin up the Patriotic Decor
Labor Day party decorations are usually very patriotic. Red, white, and blue is a pretty standard color scheme. Make sure you put a large amount of balloons, streamers, and red, white, and blue decorations in your space to make sure your party is festive. Whether you use kitchen tables, picnic tables, or banquet tables cover them with red, white, and blue table cloths with creative center pieces. You can use items you already have or you can rent both tables and table cloths from a local supplier. Also, if your event is outside, make sure you have plenty of tiki torches, twinkle lights, and citronella candles to keep the bugs away and keep the party going into the night. Also, it is always a good idea to set up tents if you are having an outside party in order to give your guests shelter from the sun or rain.
Let's Get this Party Started!
Since most Labor Day parties are outdoors, it gives you a ton of entertainment options. For starters, team sports and races are Labor Day classics. Flag football, softball, volleyball, horseshoes, and croquet are only a few popular games people adore. Along with those, tug of war, hula hoops, and relay races are party favorites also. If you want to get a little more creative with your party entertainment, try hiring a fire performer, balancing act, stilt walker, juggler, human statue, or other circus entertainment to wow the party-goers. Comedians, break dancers , impersonator, holiday entertainment, or variety entertainment are also great ways to keep your guests amused. Labor is often a family event, so keep the kiddos entertained with a clown, face painter, or balloon twister. If space and budget allow, another great option for the children of the party would be inflatable rides or carnival games.
Music is also a Labor Day party must have! Whether you choose a country band, alternative band, cover band, top 40 band, event DJ, or party band the guests will love it. If you prefer specialty music try a barbershop quartet or dueling pianos perform at your party. Your attendees can choose to relax and just enjoy the music or dance the day and night away. Finally, if you would like to entertain your guests with a patriotic movie on the big screen, rent a inflatable movie screen and set up blankets or lawn chairs. All and all, the options are endless, but whatever you choose, your party is sure to be a blast.
Get the Grill Sizzling
The more food, the better, at a typical Labor Day party. To begin, use finger foods for appetizers to make it easier on your guests to graze. Pigs in a blanket, dips, cheese platters, cheese sticks, toasted ravioli, and mini sandwiches are just a few examples. Grilled burgers, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, pork chops, or any other type of meat is a pretty standard Labor Day main dish. Kabobs are also very popular. Grilled vegetables, potatoes, salad, fruit, and casseroles are perfect side dishes. For desserts, pies, ice cream, and patriotic cakes, cookies, and cupcakes are perfect. You can even hire a caterer to make and serve your food for you so all you have to worry about is enjoying the party. A potluck, where every guest brings one dish, is also a fun way to ease your hosting duties. Next, for drinks, summer drinks like fruit punch, lemonade, beer, wine coolers, and soda are great. Frozen drinks like slushes, margaritas, and daiquiris are refreshing during a hot summer day too. For a decorative touch keep the drinks in red, white, and blue ice buckets. If you have a larger party hire a bartender to serve the drinks. With this huge plethora of food and drinks, your guests are sure to be satisfied!
Once your decorations are up, the entertainment is set, and the food is made, your Labor Day bash is ready to get rolling. Remember, planning a party can be a great deal of work so if you want some assistance, hire an event planner to lighten your load. Also, don't forget to use GigSalad to make sure every detail of your party is fast and simple for you or your event planner to put together.


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Ever since I was little, I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere other than lil' old England. I have always imagined myself walking up the path of the Church in the small Lake District Town where I grew up. It's a beautiful little church and was where my mother got married. Life has a funny way of never turning out how you expected though!
On 03rd June 2008 I met the most amazing guy I could ever hope for...my very own Italian Stallion! 3 years later on 03rd June 2011 he asked me to marry him and, all of a sudden, my dreams of getting married in amongst rolling English hills have turned in to thoughts of Italian Villas and Vine Yards...
We decided long ago that if we were to marry it would be in Italy. His family is much larger than mine, the climate is much better and, lets face it, it is a BEAUTIFUL country!
This of course brings with it an additional set of challenges... having to try and understand the laws and customs of another country, plan a wedding from 600 miles away and trying to please both families!
On my initial wanderings around the web, I failed to find one comprehensive guide to getting married in Italy. I am a little reluctant to hire a wedding planner as we are on a bit of a budget, so, it looks like it is just me and my limited detective skills (and hopfully the help of my OH's family who are based over there)
Everything I find out, I shall record here, in the hope that it will help others in the future!
We shall be getting married in North Italy (either Lombardy or Veneto) but I imagine much of what I discover can be applied to any region of Italy.
If you are reading this and have either been married in Italy or are getting married in Italy and are further down the journey than I and are willing to share your story or advice then please get in touch!
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Kayley + Jona - Galveston Engagement Session
Kayley proposed to Jona a few months back (be on the lookout for that belated blog post), and I had the opportunity to document the surprise proposal (as in Jona had NO clue)! So, for their engagement session we went back and forth on where to do the session. Eventually we settled on Galveston and due to schedules it ended up being an early afternoon session. So, coastal Texas plus June plus early afternoon equals some SERIOUS heat! We braved the heat and ended up with a gallery of fun and sweet images. These two lovebirds had a good time, and that always makes our job that much easier!
Congratulations to you two!
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Changes to Middle School display regulations
Submitted by Stephanie on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 8:30am
Middle School Display Regulations
Size Requirement:
Middle School Display Regulations
The poster is the first thing the judges see when they review your project. It is important to do your best and organize your information in a clear way. All exhibits need to have their MS Super EZ form and project procedures, either posted or in a lab notebook. The lab notebook can also hold additional graphs and data tables.
Size Requirement:
15 inches (38 centimeters) deep This is half the depth of a table.
36 inches (91 centimeters) wide
74 inches (188 centimeters) high from top of table
Please note: a standard 4ft display board will fit nicely in this space. Also the goal of the science expo is to talk about what you have done, not recreate it.
New for 2016 Middle School displays can only have paper items, items that do not fit on the poster may be placed in a binder to sit in front of the poster. The only exception is for computer science projects, where a laptop is allowed to display code.
Acknowledgments to specific people or organizations or School names are not allowed on the poster. Acknowledgements may be included in a research paper.
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A Fairy Out of Her Tale - Dear Diary - 18. Scene 18
Back to the present now.
9th January, 1995
Dear Diary of Distress,
I hadn't noticed before, but there is a police officer outside my door. It was harder to see at night, when the lights in the corridor were almost all off, but now there's no mistake about it. The police officer is still like a statue blocking my door. Are they going to step aside when breakfast comes? When the nurses need to give me medicines? Why are they even there?
Maybe the police finally realised my case deserves punishment. They have to make sure I don't run away.
Not that I want to. Or that I have a place to go to. Daisen is a strange country where people speak a strange language and write with symbols that make no sense to me. How can I even survive in a place like this on my own?
I don't mind being locked up for life. It would make things a lot easier. Though even easier would be to just kill me and be done with it. Right?
The officer moved. Maybe someone is coming? But I don't see anyone.
The officer has horns!
I hadn't noticed until now. They turned their head towards me and now I can see as clearly as the water from our little stream at home (that isn't my home anymore).
Mother Deity protect me!
The officer is here to get me. They're a demon in disguise, and they're going to do what Morumpi failed to do! I have to get out of here!
Though why would an officer wear such an obvious disguise? If everyone can see the horns, and nobody is doing anything about it, then... Could the officer not be a bad person?
Technically, they could've come in here at any point during the night when I was sleeping to take me away. And yesterday, when I was awake and focused on telling you my story. What are they waiting for?
I don't know what to think anymore. Thinking is tiring. The other police officers should be here soon, anyway. If the one guarding my door is evil, I'll be witness to some epic fight between the good guys and the bad guys, and I'll be their prize, like some sort of treasure. I guess I get to feel important?
I don't want to write anymore. It involves thinking. Everything involves thinking. If I try not to think, I end up remembering the things I told you about yesterday. What should I do? I don't like this...
I'll be back later.
Thanks for reading!
We're back to the present and to the shorter scenes, at least for now.
Why is there a demon guarding Nessa? Are they even "guarding" her, or are her suspicions right?
Find out Sunday, or be a Darling (capital D and all) and support me on Patreon to find out now!
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How I wonder could something so magnanimous
Be so small to be concised
In the page of a diary so small
At a corner in the brain so vast.
How could it be confined
Within the limits of a pink pen stand
And the memory of a red soft toy
Within the heart of now a stranger
Within the faded memory of the brain.
I wonder how the most powerful feelings of all
Which starts like it has no start or no end
Like the beginning of a new universe
Like the creation of a new being
Like the rise of a new star.
I am in a state of denial
As I fail to understand
How this new universe limits itself
In a tiny world of shrewds
In a mean world of hatred.
I do not believe in it's death
It's way too huge to die
The energy is spread somewhere
In the universe where I breathe
Now transformed to another.
The soul has changed it's clothes
Now not in the pink little pen stand
It's out there but for sure
It has not died although
As huge as this can never die.
The toys have changed their shapes
The laughs are a little different
Those eyes have changed their colors
The humongous feeling but lives
This love can never be short-lived .


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Bharat and Vibha Singh from a village in eastern Uttar Pradeshs Mirzapur district had written a letter to the PM asking him to suggest a reveal for their daughter. My wife Vibha in the letter mentioned that the PMs excite for the girl child has been an inspiration and that two Indian girls had won medals in the Olympics, which is a moment of joy for the country, Bharat was quoted as saying.
Usually, children are christened by their parents and families.
But, for this tiny toddler, her declare Vaibhavi came not from her parents or relatives, but from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He added that he sent the letter by promptness accumulation to the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) going around for August 13.
And, surprisingly, two days standoffish, Bharat times-lucky a call, he hadnt in try of fact customary.
Hello, main Narendra Modi bol raha hoon. Aapki patni Vibha Singh ka patra mila, aapko badhai, aapke ghar beti ayi hai. Is bachchi ka naamkaran Vaibhavi karein, isme mata evam pita dono ka naam hai (Hello, Im Narendra Modi. I customary the letter of your wife Vibha Singh. Congratulations, you are blessed subsequent to a daughter. Name the girl Vaibhavi, as it contains the names of both the mother and father), Modi told Bharat harshly speaking phone.
When contacted, PMO officials confirmed that the PM had sent such a letter to the couple.


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Real estate for sale - Country houses
Tastefully restored country house in the Langhe region in Piedmont with beautiful garden and pool
Tastefully restored country house for sale in the Langhe region in Piedmont. The house is situated on a south facing hillside in the triangle Turin, Alessandria and the sea in the province of Cuneo. The well-known town Alba, also known as the "capital of white truffles", is the centre of the famous wine producing regions DOCG Barbaresco and DOC Barbera, and only a few kilometres away from this property for sale. The country house has been restored with taste, the choice of materials and finishes create an inviting ambience. The luminous and spacious rooms are a distinctive feature. Large glazed doors lead onto a balcony, the large terrace in front of the house and into the well-kept garden. The ground floor features a large and light-flooded living area with a fireplace and direct access to the terrace. The open-plan kitchen is ingeniously located, making it usable for both the indoor and outdoor areas. The entrance room has a guest bathroom; a gym with a sauna and shower completes the ground floor. The upper floor comprises three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The beautiful roof construction has partially been expanded with galleries, making the extra surface ideal for a spare bed or, for instance, as a comfortable reading room. All building services have been put in an outbuilding, which also accommodates the gardening equipment. The long swimming pool is located on a terrace below the house. The furniture and equipment can optionally be taken over as well.


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Celebrity Street Style of the Week: Bella Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, & Gigi Hadid
Every week, I scour the web to find inspiring outfits on your favorite celebs and help you recreate their looks. This week, I was inspired by Bella Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Gigi Hadid. Read on to see how you can get their looks for yourself.
Look 1: Bella Hadid's Urban Cool
Model Bella Hadid looked super cool in a laid-back, urban-inspired look while traveling through the airport in Paris, France. She wore black skinny jeans with a cropped black top and some stark white sneakers, and topped her look off with a eye-catching denim jacket with blue fur trim. She accessorized with a black satchel and some black flat-top sunglasses.
Bella's jacket adds some color and pop to her monochromatic outfit. Her outfit is super simple but looks luxe thanks to the jacket, going to show how unique outerwear can transform a simple look.
Outfit Inspired by Bella
Products: Jacket, Top, Jeans, Sunglasses, Bag, Sneakers
Bella's look shows the impact a cool jacket or coat can have on your look. Wear some black skinny jeans with a plain black top; to get Bella's vibe, try a cropped black sweatshirt or sweater. Keep the look casual with some all-white sneakers, and accessorize with a black bag and some plastic flat-top sunglasses. Finally, this denim jacket features faux shearling detailing around the collar and a drawstring waist similar to Bella's for a standout look.
Look 2: Alessandra Ambrosio's Laid-Back Look
Alessandra Ambrosio took a stroll in a casual yet put-together ensemble great for a laid-back day. Alessandra rocked a black, gray, and white striped jacket over a simple black top and distressed blue skinny jeans. She kept her outfit casual yet cool with some Vans sneakers, trendy circular mirrored sunglasses, and a structured crossbody bag.
Outfit Inspired by Alessandra
Products: Coat, Sweater, Jeans, Bag, Sunglasses, Sneakers
As with Bella's look, Alessandra's outfit centers around a bold coat. To get a similar vibe, wear a gray patterned coat over a black top or sweater and some blue skinny jeans with slight distressing. While this outfit would work with boots or flats, some hi-top Vans give this outfit the same playful edge as Alessandra's. Complete the look with mirrored sunglasses and a black crossbody bag with silver hardware.
Look 3: Gigi Hadid's Denim & Fur Combo
Gigi Hadid was also in Paris this past week looking quite chic in her statement outerwear. Gigi sported a pink fur coat over some baggy boyfriend jeans and a chunky cream-colored turtleneck sweater, along with aviator sunglasses and pointy-toe lace-up heels.
Gigi's denim (plus her super cute messy bun!) gives her outfit a casual look, while her coat and footwear make it a little more sophisticated. I also love how the color scheme of her ensemble features light tones like blush, cream, and baby blue, rather than dark colors, which we often gravitate towards during the wintertime.
Outfit Inspired by Gigi
Products: Coat, Sweater, Jeans, Sunglasses, Ankle Boots
This look inspired by Gigi could work for day or nighttime wear, and its light color palette is a great alternative to winter darks.
Start by dressing up a pair of boyfriend jeans with a chunky cream turtleneck sweater, a blush-toned faux fur coat, and some lace-up ankle booties in a similar hue (brown tones would work, too). Since this look already makes a statement, keep accessories light and just go for a pair of aviator sunglasses.
What do you think?
Which outfit would you be most likely to wear? What other celebs would you like to see featured? Leave a comment and let us know!


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I traveled to a very sunny and warm Redwood City, California. It was time to catch up with my friends at EA. Lots have happened at EA since my last visit. Their CEO recently resigned and there are other changes in the management team. EA is reporting their annual results this week and there is lots of speculation that the numbers are not what EA might have hoped. I do a quarterly call review with them.
I had two different groups from the digital and global marketing teams in class. As usual there was lots of good discussion and good times had by all. There was a lot of discussion around inter-company allocations this time around. It turns out that most of the global marketing groups cost gets allocated to the major labels at EA. How those allocations are done can change a Profit and Loss (P & L) for a label and thus are often questioned. We talked a lot about the reason why we allocate and how to show value for the service provided by a corporate marketing group.
First, a business allocates to split an expense that is not delineated clearly between business units. In finance and accounting we allocate because we do not have good data to split many cost pools. If we had perfect data splits then we would not need to make these allocations. Since a lot of the costs are not tracked closely enough because it's impractical or too costly, we have to make educated guesses on these costs. In finance we call them allocations because that sounds better than a guess.
The key message for a marketing group being allocated is to help connect their services with increased revenue and profits in a division or business unit. It also makes sense for this marketing group to work out ways with the finance team doing the allocations to find metrics that split their costs as fairly as possible. A good corporate costs center manager should also be a salesperson making sure that their operating partners see the value of their services allocated.
I really enjoyed my visit to EA this time around and just a little secret to any of you lucky enough to work with this group. The food in the cafeteria is great! No need to leave campus for lunch. I had a great turkey meatloaf plate and the afternoon snack of fresh made tortilla chips and hot salsa too it's so good it's dangerous…like I eat too much of it.