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★★★★★ 5
★★★★★ Solid unit would recommend this to any one interested..received package untimely from supplier..working great
By Errol J Bryanon May 10, 2017
Solid unit would recommend this to any one interested..received package untimely from supplier..working great..thanks guys.. charges both Ni-MH and li-ion rechargable batteries
★★★★★ Good charger
By Linda Bon May 4, 2017
Great little item. Like the fact that it us compact and you can charge different battery sizes.
★★★★★ Allmaybe charger
By Henry Won May 1, 2017
Solid charger for the money. But some batteries that it wouldn't charge I successfully recharged on my more expensive Nitecore charger.
★★★★★ Great for the price!
By rmgeranioson April 26, 2017
A great charger for my 18650's. I use a cuboid and it works really well keeping a good charge.
★★★★★ J'ai vraiment aimé se chargeur qui recharge... ...
By Eric Robergeon April 22, 2017
J'ai vraiment aimé se chargeur qui recharge ..... très rapidement ! J'en avais acheté un d'une capagnie de pile très connu, et je préfère sans aucun doute le allmaybe ! J'ai rester tellement surpris de la charge !
De plus, il prend différent type de pile, ce qui en fait un chargeur polyvalent ! Sérieusement, mon autre chargeur a pris le bord .... et remplacé par celui-ci !
Même mes enfants l'adore a cause de la panoplie de batteries utilisé par tous les jouets ! Une heure et ils peuvent rejouer !
Vous chercher un bon chargeur rapide, ne chercher plus !!!
I really liked getting charger which recharges ..... very quickly! I had bought one of a well known battery capability, and I definitely prefer the allmaybe! I stayed so surprised at the load!
In addition, it takes different type of battery, making it a versatile charger! Seriously, my other charger has taken the edge .... and replaced by this one!
Even my children love it because of the array of batteries used by all toys! An hour and they can replay!
Looking for a good fast charger, no more searching !!!
★★★★★ Worked well and even revived batteries that have not been charged for a couple of years.
By Snkiis3#1 HALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWERon April 6, 2017
This charger has revived some of my batteries that have not been charged for a couple of years.
Can toggle between 2 different charging speeds and can take a wide variety of batteries, especially the unpopular 18650 types of batts.This is important as I am not buying a special charger for those batteries that I only use once in awhile.
Lights indicate how much charge is left in each battery and charging lights work when charging. Only con is can only charge 2 batts at a time.
★★★★★ Free power
By Brianon March 31, 2017
Pleased! I can use the Anker 21w solar panels connected to this unit to charge AA batteries.
★★★★★ Simple and Quality Product
By PJon March 26, 2017
I purchased this based on price and the ability to connect to 5 volt usb, which I am using, along with 12v, for emergency backup. It is simple and quality manufactured. It does everything as advertised. I recommend this product.
★★★★★ This is very good in charging the NiMH and 18650 batteries
By ytiragluvon March 23, 2017
This is very good in charging the NiMH and 18650 batteries. You have the option of charging it either 500mA or 1A. One good thing is that you can charge it via micro USB. You just need a USB wall charger or a 15000mA or more power bank to recharge the battery. I just wish they could make a 4 battery charge so that I can charge 4 battery at once. Other than that, two thumbs up for this product.
★★★★★ Sweet little charger
By J Paton March 21, 2017
This charger is compact, about the size of a deck of cards, and is USB powered so you don't have another wall wart or power cord to deal with. Charging current is switchable between 0.5A and 1.0A. At 0.5A the charger and batteries get only slightly warm which I assume will help extend the life of both components. I'm using this on a 1A USB power supply charging AA Ni-MH batteries and it works great!
★★★★★ Powerful charger for AA and AAA batteries
By Brad McCuaigon March 14, 2017
With so many gadgets running off AA and AAA batteries I was tired of shelling out money for alkaline batteries that eventually wind up in the dump. I bought a large clunky charger that worked but was a nuisance. So after a bit of research I found this charger. It is like having 2 separate chargers. It holds any combination of 2 Li-ion or Lifepo4, NiCad or NiMH batteries, and each battery can be charged in a different mode and at different rates. The charging current can be set to 500 or 1000 mA. Each battery has its own independent LED indicators that shows charging status. Totally satisfied.
★★★★★ I love this thing. Happy customer
By SALDANAon March 13, 2017
I love this thing. I have a total of four scattered around the house wherever I use rechargeable batteries. One of the best features is it will take batteries that haven't been used in a while back to life. That's wonderful.
★★★★★ Can revive batteries
By LAURENDEAUon March 12, 2017
Easy to use and control the charge type for each or all batteries. Could use it as a portable charger, but I have a smaller 2 battery fast charger. The fast charger I had was causing batteries to fail. Charged them in this charger and brought them back to life.
★★★★★a must for solar powered charger and for travel
By NNSJKon March 12, 2017
Works well as described. Very handy and a must battery charger for solar powered charger and for travel - just plug in anywhere with phone charger.
It's very useful with charger level indicator and option for 1A or 2A. Charge faster than average wall charger.
★★★★★Versitle and sturdy. 2 of these worked with my 14 watt solar panel just fine.
By TRWon March 10, 2017
Got 2 of these for a 14volt foldable solar panel and it's USB capability. I charged 4 AA batteries and there was times when the lights would do some indication that power was not adequate for operations. I then re-positioned the panels and kept charging. These can take the 3.7 volt batteries and be charged which has the power to be used as a charger as well for cell phones. It is sturdy. The metal pins are strong enough. There is a lot this little charger can do and I am very happy with it.
★★★★★All in one, smart, simple and compact
By chris johnsonon March 9, 2017
This battery charger is the answer to my problems. You can charge both types of batteries (Ni-MH and Lithium and Lifepo4 ) and it fits all sizes from AAA to C. Sometimes D is also OK. It's fast and very easy to use. I like the fact that you can see the charging info. Only time will tell if the product is reliable. It's USB powered so quite easy for me to find power source for it.
★★★★★Good little charger
By ROSSITERon March 8, 2017
Really smart stuff going on here. A quality product; made well and works well, and will definitely last. This is the second charger I got of this kind, works with a ton of different batteries, won't overcharge, so you can forget about the batteries and get away with it. And won't break if you put a battery in wrong, which happens a lot with new users.
★★★★★ Versatile battery charger. Remarkably versatile charger with 2 independent channels and 0V activation
By Alex G.N.TOP 50 REVIEWERVINE VOICEon March 8, 2017
Allmaybe EC2 battery charger may look simple, but it is actually quite versatile and sophisticated.
Let's start with a summary of sorts: it's a dual independent channel charger, which supports various cell sizes and all kinds of battery chemistries. Now, for some details.
• Battery sizes. The 'official' supported sizes are: AAA, AA, A, SC, C, and various Li-ion cell sizes in the 10440 through 26700 range. And as far as the listing's claim of support for battery lengths between 32mm and 70mm, I can confirm these measurements to be exact (refreshing precision!). Except that at 32mm, there'd be no pressure on the battery, so you'd probably need a conductive spacer of some sort. But yes, anything up to 70mm should be fine, including flat top cells (very long protected 18650/26650 batteries might not fit though). The spring-loaded sliders are nice and smooth (even better than on my Opus charger).
•Battery chemistries. EC2 supports Ni-MH/Ni-CD (1.2V), Li-ion/IMR/INR/ICR (3.6-3.8V), LiFePO4 (3.2V). Very versatile indeed.
• Power source. EC2 draws power from a USB port or adapter, and it comes with a standard USB to micro-USB cable, which is a bit longer than is often the case, measuring around 75cm. The charger can consume up to 2A, so make sure you use it with a sufficiently powerful adapter in order to reach maximum charging speed. The default charge current is 500mA. You toggle it between 500mA and 1000mA by holding the 'M' button for 2 seconds. It is usually best to charge lower-capacity batteries (below 1000mAh) using the lower 500mA current. Looks like we can only select the same current for both slots. In operation, EC2 gets barely warm to the touch.
• Charge progress. It is indicated for each of the two channels via the 4 flashing LEDs - each LED corresponding to 25%. So, when you insert a battery, these LEDs indicate the battery type, and once this is settled, and charging starts, they indicate the charge progress. As far as I can tell, EC2 uses a CC/CV charge algorithm with what looks like a ~50mA termination current, which is all good.
Bottom line: simple and well-made, very versatile, with two independent channels and enough intelligence for most use scenarios. For under $20, I don't think you can do much better. Highly recommended!
★★★★★I've really enjoyed this charger so far
By Amazon Customeron March 1, 2017
I've really enjoyed this charger so far. I've only used it for 2 different size/capacity Li-Ion batteries so far, but it has worked flawlessly. One of the batteries I thought was completely dead as no lights showed when I inserted into charger, but after a while a charge showed. I guess the battery level was too low to register on the charger. It works great so far! I'm glad to have it!
★★★★★Very satisfied
By Dorothy Adamiakon February 27, 2017
Works great, used it plugged in to my laptop USB. I like that I can charge a single battery at a time, my wall plug unit is either 2 or 4 identical batteries.
★★★★★Great product for a great price.
By Amazon Customeron February 22, 2017
One feature I like is that you can charge a single battery at a time if you want, other chargers I've used won't do that, they only will charge two at a time. This charger charges each battery independently which is better for the lifespan of your batteries. It's shows the percentage of charge for each battery in real time which is super helpful. Of course one of the coolest things was that you can use it as a power pack because it has power out port which allows you to charge other devices using a USB cable. You can also adjust the current between .5-1.0A. The lower capacity the batteries you are charging the slower you should charge them to keep the battery lasting as long as possible overtime meaning it's better at .5A instead of 1.0A. It charges many different sizes of batteries including 18650 li-ion. Overall it's a great price for what it does and it's small and convenient with very practical features.
★★★★★For the price this is one great charger, maybe I got lucky this time
By Cesar M. Acostaon February 21, 2017
When this charger arrive, I put it to the test. I use it on my older 4 set of 4 Double A batteries. (charging it 2 at a time). After it charge I put it on my camera flash and it work, while before if I use my old charger it will give one flash and its done. Still work today (Tuesday) and I have a photo session last Sunday. For the price this is one great charger, maybe I got lucky this time. I hope it will last long.
★★★★★Got it on time and it works well just like advertised. A good product for which I plan ...
By william sullivanon February 15, 2017
Got it on time and it works well just like advertised. A good product for which I plan to mostly use with a solar charger.
★★★★★Great little charger!
By SuperETOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE VOICEon February 12, 2017
This handy battery charger by Allmaybe is a great little unit for charging two batteries at a time.
It accepts quite a range of batteries from 1.2V Ni-MH to 3.2V LiFePO4's in sizes ranging from 32mm to 70mm.
I tend to use AAA and AA Ni-MH, so that's what I've been charging in this unit.
I have a mix of both new and old rechargeable batteries in more than one brand but they all charge quite easily.
This charger includes a micro-USB cable, but not an adapter. You can plug it into your cell phone USB adapter and it should work just fine. I've used it attached to a USB hub and it also works exactly as expected.
There's a single USB output on the top of the unit which allows you to charge a USB device. One unique feature that I did not have a chance to try is the power bank function, which allows you to charge a device through the USB output by putting a battery in the right slot. This may be convenient in a pinch, but it's not going to give you the same charging capacity as a dedicated 10,000+ mAh power bank.
The top face of this charger has a single button where you can select the current (0.5A or 1A) and there are also two meters which indicate the type of battery you've got inserted as well as the battery level. These will flash as you charge and you can see the progression as lights become solid.
Charge times will vary depending on what you're charging, but most of the AA batteries I've charged take less than 2 hours to fully charge.
Overall, this is a nice charger. I wish it had four slots and the option to discharge/charge like other smart battery chargers do, but for the price, this is a solid product.
Disclosure: This product was received at a discount so that I could review it. My opinions are based entirely on my experience.
★★★★★ Needed a 18650 charger and this one did the trick!
By SteveTOP 500 REVIEWERon February 12, 2017
I recently picked up a couple of 18650 batteries and 18650 powered Cree flashlights to give me a brighter and longer lasting alternative to the AA powered Cree flashlights I was previously using. Since 18650 are lithium batteries, they also require a compatible charger.
This Allmaybe charger was inexpensive, at less than $20, and would charge a whole assortment of lithium batteries, including regular AA and AAA batteries as well. Also particularly attractive about it was that it's MicroUSB powered, which meant I could easily connect it into the charge cables already in my desk charging station and not have to find a spot in my power bar or outlet for it.
Since each charge bay operates independently, you can charge one or two batteries of dissimilar types without needing to charge in pairs. That even includes charging a lithium battery beside, say, an AA or AAA battery. Most dual (quad, etc) bay chargers require pairs of batteries be charged at once, so this is a nice feature!
Overall, it worked great for my 18650 batteries! I threw some AA and AAA batteries in to test too, and those also auto-detected and charged just fine!
Some, but not all, of the reviews I write are discounted products in exchange for a review. This review does fit that category, but reflects only my honest opinion of a product. If a product sucks, I'll gladly put it how it is in my review. If a product fails or lets me down at a later date, I will also update the review to reflect that. I make very important buying decisions myself based on reviews, and would never let a mere discounted product sway my honest opinion of a product. I know how important reviews are for my own buying and I hope that my reviews can also help impact your buying decisions!
★★★★★Charges multiple types of batteries at the same time (AA, AAA, C, 18650).
By GeekReviews Eh!TOP 100 REVIEWERon February 11, 2017
This charger works great for all of my batteries! AAA, AA, C, D, 18650, they all charged.
There are certain features of this charger that I feel are advantages to this particular charger:
-the cord is removable. This allows the cable to slip through small holes if you have to drill holes through objects to have the charger in a convenient, more permanent location
-can charge the batteries independently, or separate.
-can charge different types of batteries at the same time
-has a percentage charge indicating light to let you know approximately how long your batteries will charge for.
I particularly have received this because I was looking to charge my rechargeable 1.2V C batteries. For me, this charger meets all of my expectations for a charger.
* Product provided to me free or discounted without requirement for a review, and the seller welcomes both positive and negative feedback. This is my unbiased opinion of this product
★★★★★ Versatile battery charger.
By GioTOP 50 REVIEWERon February 9, 2017
The first thing I noticed when I received this charger was how small it was. I was pleasantly surprised by the compact size. I was also happy to see that it is CE certified. Setting it up was as simple as connecting the USB cable to a USB port! Once connected, a small LED lights up to let you know it's on.
I inserted two Eneloop batteries and after a second or so, they started charging. This minor delay is due to the charger automatically detecting the type of battery you inserted. It charges Li-ion, Ni-MH, and LiFePO4 batteries so it need to make sure it's sending the proper amount of voltage. You can also manually select the type of battery by pressing the button in the upper center of the charger.
The charger also has reverse-polarity protection, short-circuit protection as well as over-current protection. The manufacturer claims that it can also recover over-current batteries with its 0v activation function, but I did not test this feature.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with this charger. I hope they also decide to make one that charges four batteries at once. I would definitely buy it!
★★★★★Very Good Smart Battery Charger........
By Dale V.on January 20, 2017
The smart battery charger by AllmaybeDirect is a nice addition to my battery chargers. I have tons of different batteries and they all should be charged a little different and at different rates and this takes care of that for you without having to think about it.
What I like:
- Self-detects what types of batteries you put in it charges at the correct mAh for those batteries
- Can charge different size and types of batteries at the same time
- Will revive/activate and charge an over-discharged battery
- Comes with a USB port to be used as a battery pack for charging other devices
- Will charge batteries from 32mm to 70mm in length
- Charges 3.6V/3.7V/3.8V Li-ion, 1.2V Ni-MH/Ni-CD to 3.2V LiFePO4 batteries
- Each slot charges separately and has its own LED lights and percentage status bars
- No questioned asked 100% money back guarantee
- 500 mAh or 1000 mAh charging options
- Comes with instruction in English and a USB cable
What I don't like:
- Have to push a button to choose the correct type of 3.2V LiFePO4 battery or 3.8V Li-ion batteries
- Only two slots need more slots in today's world
- Limited to two mAh charging amounts, some could use 150, 300 or 800 mAh
Overall, this is a very nice charger that works and makes charging a little easier and smarter for everyone.
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text: Make It Yourself : Easter Garland March 25, 2015 Get your scissors and pencils ready… Easter is just around the corner making this the perfect time to remind you to hop over here and download a copy of my fun DIY Easter garland. Its also being shared toady over on the lovely Hooray magazine's blog, check it out here. Thanks Hooray!

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We recently introduced you to some of our top travel guys and gals and why they started blogging in the first place – what inspires them to share tales and adventures of foreign climes and translate them into the digital world. On the lifestyle team at 4Ps Marketing though, we're not just fascinated by those who wander the globe but those that eat their way around it.
Food is a universal language and something we all share – a giant community within the world with infinite intricacies and delicacies and sadly, in some parts, disparate distribution.
The fact remains that we all have to eat and our four correspondents are here to tell you today about what drives them to go one step further- to document and present their experiences to readers worldwide from cultures far and wide:
It's so exciting when we hear that someone has made and loved one of our recipes, whether it's a family member, a fellow food blogger or a total stranger! We wouldn't do it if we didn't love it. We both work full time so blogging is, at the moment, very much still a hobby – it's just an extension of spending time together in the kitchen. Our inspiration comes from so many sources: our travels, eating out in restaurants or round at friend's houses, cookery books and fantastic local produce. It's pushed us to be more adventurous – cooking different meals each week instead of sticking to the same old, trying new ingredients or flavour combinations – and we hope we can inspire others to do the same. Food is so much more than fuel to us, it's a way of life and brings us together with those we know and love and those we don't know!
Everyone has their own reasons for blogging or, if you're like me, do it for no reason at all….but whatever your reason there is no wrong or right, just do whatever makes you happy…….and once you stop feeling happy about it then maybe it's time to stop.
As a freelance designer I have designed quite a few cookbooks and assisted with food shoots, so the blog also gives me the chance to indulge the frustrated photographer and prop stylist in me.
One of my A-levels was English in which I got my highest grade, but I pursued Physics at university and hadn't written any prose for years – I missed it. The blog is a great outlet for any creative juices (I think) I have – I'm hoping the regular practice is helping me to constantly improve. Finally, I enjoy photography and the blog has given me the opportunity to exercise a bit of food styling and share any decent photos I take.
At first, I was so shy about my blog and so nervous to hit the publish button but I am so glad I finally did it. It has opened up a world of fun opportunities and I never expected I would meet such a lovely network of people from around the world.
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Glad I am a Traditional Sioux Indian (Combat Veteran too- 110 missions Vietnam - Marine F-4 pilot) . Our belief is that Benevolent Creator made all. Gays conveyed to me they are born their Way. We Sioux must respect All that Creator makes - period. All races are examples. Creator made all flora and fauna to live in Harmony. Get the idea? You will eventually once you reach that Spirit World Beyond! Ed McGaa, Former Marine Major.
Sioux Indian -Former Marine Close Air Combat F-4 Pilot- 110 missions- Vietnam. Volunteered for my combat assignment. Many of us Sioux are not Christians. Can't buy into proselytizing and your made up Satan plus a lot of other Ilk. Thankfully none of my superiors ever gave me bad fitness reports because I did not go to church. Damn few of us Marines ever did in Korea or Nam. You people (Xtian Missionaries) lobbied Congress & illegally, unconstitutionally Banned our own Spirituality and went on to pedophile us in your wicked, unpreparing Boarding Schools way to heavy on Jesssuss and devoid of needed academics. MLK got our way back-Civil Rights and now happily we beseech to our own concept of the Higher Power. Someday- Two overly zealot Pat Robertson influenced Nutt Freaks will punch off an ICBM if the Air Force keeps on going down its Religious Nutt Trail. Major Ed McGaa, P O Box 49, Hill City SD 57745
I was a Combat Marine Corps F-4 Phantom Pilot, 110 missions, mostly tree top level. protecting Marines under enemy fire. (Vietnam- Chu Lai MAB.) I have read both sides of the Air Force Religious Issue and have come to the belief that the Air Force in General has leaned too far to the Right in its support of Religion. Academy Officers go on and it is the Track Record of Organized Religion to overly support those of like belief vs those who are quite neutral. This characteristic has no doubt led to numerous 'Good Men' talented in their military fields to leave in disgust and resultant loss of millions of dollars in wasted training, let alone the ruthless damage to loyal lives. Highly un-democratic and extremely harmful to a military branch. In Nam, very few of us attended any church services, earlier in Korea when I was but an enlisted Marine carrying an M-1 it was the same. None of my Marine Superiors ever encouraged or promoted a religious faith. As an officer pilot, I never worried about my being a non- Christian believing in my Sioux beliefs. Maybe that was one of the reasons why I flew 5 bombing missions, Back to Back; an afternoon into the night to attempt to save 2 downed CH-46' Chopper' loads of Marines knocked down in the Highlands by an enemy battalion attempting capture. My unbiased, totally focused commander had my loyalty and gave me the strength, the honor, the duty to fulfill what I had taken an oath to do. The last two missions under flares was extreme fatigue but being treated fairly spurred my resolve. Major Ed McGaa, Oglala Sioux
Regarding Air Force over zealous Officers infiltration- Marine F-4 pilot- Sioux Indiam- 110 combat missions Vietnam. Korea was Marine enlisted. Neither theatre did we go to Church- the vast majority of us. Pilots or enlisted. Never had to worry about a religious Loonie superior rating me negatively because I was a Sioux Indian uninterested in the Dominant Society's major religion- Christianity. My fellow peers likewise. My Sioux Spirituality was banned back on my reservation by over zealous Xtian Missionaries lobbying a naieve Congress during both wars. Like Jewish people I remain severely cognizant of what super zealous Religious can conceive to vilify non-believers of their views. I believe in a Higher Power- did 6 annual Sun dances to my Creator for allowing me to comeback unharmed. 4 days w/o eating, no water under a hot August Sun. Sioux Sun dance which was banned also but we dared the govt and missionaries to stop us. Bit more focussed than what the White Xtian man does. It was a black man however, Martin Luther King who finally spurred Congress to unanimously vote to repeal the unconstitutional religion ban cast upon us. This was 1975 when it finally was removed. Yes- over zealous, especially Xtians and Islam can be dangerous to innocent people. Marine Major Ed McGaa, Oglala Sioux


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Klingberg Family Centers
Klingberg History Project – Economic and Financial Data Analysis Spanning 1903 – 1965
Compiled 2016-2017 by Dr. Naranchimeg Mijid
The Klingberg History Project was created to explore and develop ways to share the rich archives of Klingberg Family Centers. Founded in 1903, Klingberg Family Centers began as an orphanage by Rev. John E. Klingberg. Currently, Klingberg is a nonprofit organization offering an array of treatment services for Connecticut children and families whose lives have been affected by trauma.
A panel of experts was gathered to act as a team to help draft a plan. A museum expert, a historian, a technology expert, and a research expert were engaged in monthly meetings to discuss findings. Key Klingberg Family Centers staff members were also included in the team. The first phase of the project was to review history and information found in the archives, dating back to 1903.
Dr. Mijid was our Economics expert. Dr. Mijid gathered information using all available annual reports (over 60 years of records). The final analysis shows the compilation of financial records and related activities of the Children's Home between 1903 and 1965 extracted from the annual reports. It gathers all available quantifiable data (financial and non-financial) in one place and illustrates the data in an easily understandable format to give a better understanding of how Klingberg Family Centers operated during the early years. The tables analyze the changing orphan population, the annual income and expenses, the costs of running the orphanage, the donations given to the orphanage, and the cost per child over the years. Dr. Mijid used national statistics to even out the numbers and provide context.
Working with our historians, Dr. Mijid produced a report that contained five different graphs to highlight key economic data. The report also included excerpts from the annual reports to expand on the numbers. This economic information provides important material to help the panel determine trends and define important content for the History Project. Because of the confidential and proprietary nature of the information, we cannot share the final results or conclusions.
Analysis of the archives had never been done before. The gathering of the data required a careful and diligent review of the numbers. Having the data all in one place has yielded interesting insights thanks to Dr. Mijid's careful collection and analysis. Based on national surveys that were also part of the project, we know that this information is of interest to many people throughout the United States. We are grateful to Dr. Miijid for her careful and insightful work.
Mark Johnson, Vice President, Development, Klingberg Family Centers


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For those who take an interest in what we do, here is our 2016 letter to members and previous donors, inviting them to participate in the 2016 West Kent Christmas Draw.
We were originally planning to post these on the 3 October so they arrived on the doormats the day of Theresa May's speech to Party Conference, but we delayed it for three weeks to avoid it clashing with the national / CCHQ appeal sent at the same time.
This letter is for members and previous donors. We are also targeting 10,000 new pledges in a bid to widen our donor base. Our target letter for pledges can be seen HERE


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With over 40 years of employment and labor law experience we understand the workplace and the myriad of issues that can arise. We have represented companies of all sizes and in many industries. Because we have also represented employees who have been wronged, we understand both sides of the employment equation and can anticipate the actions of either side, and take steps to resolve disputes quickly and with minimum expense.
We believe that every company and every employee should have a healthy and positive workplace. This starts with management, and with the hiring process, and continues with appropriate work rules and policies that are administered evenhandedly. In the end, employees are generally looking to be treated fairly.
We work closely with companies to develop personnel policies that prevent employee disputes. We strive to obtain the best possible result when issues arise, such as a lawsuit, government complaint or union campaign we can to obtain for the best possible outcome. We handle everything from individual claims to class actions.


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Your bridesmaids are probably already there for you through thick and thin. They have stood by you during the bad times too, and never ceased to support or love you. One of the key ways to keep your bridesmaids other than to invite them to be part of your special day to honor by giving them beautiful bridesmaid dresses to wear as they stand by you during the ceremony. It is important to note that as one of the bridesmaids to bride happy!
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The best bridesmaids come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. Not everyone has the same physical, skin color and features that will all looking beautiful in the same dress. For the most part, will be a great prom dress to reflect the personal style of the bride. It is very popular these days to have your bridesmaid dresses "of the same color in different styles of clothing. In this way, they all have their personal style and elegance, all in line with the whole theme your wedding at your chosen colors.
Here are some of the most popular models found today because of their fun and flirty designs. These dresses are also able to create beautiful and elegant as added accessories such as flowers, shoes and jewelry.
Accessories have the option either to disguise or dress down any garment. For example, empire waist and a tea length bridesmaid dress, you can pair with a sexy high-heeled pumps and a formal arrangement to create a look to go with your formal wedding.
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Adding jewelry for your dress can also complement any look, and send it to print for formal or informal. Many brides choose to give the bridesmaids appreciate the form of a simple but elegant necklace bracelet or they can all wear uniforms on special days, and as a reminder and remembrance.
The color of your cocktail dresses is by far the most important aspect to consider when looking for beautiful dresses for your wedding. There are many ways a statement of your bridesmaid dress colors and styles. Achieving a dress style exciting and fun your bridesmaids in black dresses with hot pink ties on the waste. Add an elegant pair of heels and a bouquet, and the splash of color directly, your bridesmaid dresses and formal elegance. Make sure the colors of clothing and satisfied with your final choice, since each color will be a definitive statement. One of the important things to remember when shopping for your bridesmaid dress is fully compatible with the chosen wedding colors and them. Whether you are a large formal wedding or a smaller, a casual wedding for linking in all colors provide smooth, flawless overall.


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Commencement Weekend: Schedule of Events
Commencement Weekend
Commencement Liturgy
Friday, May 18, 10 a.m.
Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts
Undergraduate Hooding and Honors Ceremony
Friday, May 18, 11:45 a.m.
Center for Athletics and Wellness
Friday, May 18, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Nazareth Student Center
Graduate Hooding and Honors Ceremony
Friday, May 18, 2:30 p.m.
Center for Athletics and Wellness
Saturday, May 19, 1 p.m.
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township
Caps & Gowns
Caps and gowns are available for pick-up at the bookstore during regular business hours until 5pm on Friday 5/18. Caps and gowns will not be available at Mohegan Sun Arena on the day of commencement.
Tickets are not required, but students must register online if they plan to attend any Commencement Weekend events.


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Thursday, June 29, 2006
Two units of Polish dismounted Dragoons, these are Old Glory Miniatures and are very detailed and easy to paint. The mounted pack from Old Glory are very good as well and would be the only cavalry pack from the Polish range that I would buy as the others are very small but this does not matter that much with Dragoons.
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Have you considered something like this:
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The nature of a Full Moon is such that we have a stand-off of masculine energy (Sun) with feminine energy (Moon) as these two directly oppose each other. The signs in which the Moon and the Sun confront each other determine the aspects of our lives and society to be influenced, and the full moon aspect compared to the natal chart determines the degree of impact on us.
With the moon in Sagittarius and the Sun in Gemini, we have both astral bodies in mutable signs. As its name suggests, mutable signs are about adaptability (which is different to compromise). When we combine this with the Sagittarian seeking knowledge and ultimate truth, we begin to understand that we may find the truth through taking the Red Pill – i.e. the truth will appear only when we are prepared to see how far the rabbit hole goes.
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Ways to Use Mindfulness to Grow Your Business
They're Doing It, Why Aren't You?
As a business owner, you are continuously searching for innovative ways to grow and develop your brand. Have you ever thought of trying mindfulness? No, I am not selling you any psycho-babble. Mindfulness is actually an effective method used by various companies to reduce stress levels and improve performance quality.
Use mindfulness to become conscious of your thoughts, emotions and sensation in a non-judgemental style. This practice can enable your staff to be more productive, allow you to be a stronger leader and enhance the overall office ambiance.
Need more convincing? No problem—let's see what other companies are doing so you can gather tips to use for your business today.
The Meaning of Mindfulness
Psychologists define mindfulness as the state of being conscious or cognizant of something. What does that mean exactly for your business? Great question! For business standards, mindfulness is the practice of living moment to moment, and being focused and attentive to a singular task. How do you know if this is right for you in any case?
Have you or your staff members ever felt:
- Stressed while working
- Anxious or overwhelmed with daily tasks
- Difficulty concentrating and focusing on a singular goal
If so, it's time to consider mindfulness techniques for your business!
The lack of sufficient energy impacts memory and impairs the ability to concentrate. Mindfulness can rid us of that dreaded stress, helping us have a more productive workday.
Companies That Live by It
Businesses are joining the trend of employing meditation and mindfulness into their daily office hours. It's listed as the top trend to watch out for 2015 and for a great reason: it works! Below is a list of companies—to name a few—that use mindfulness techniques:
- Keurig Green Mountain
- Apple
- AstraZeneca
- Comcast
- Heinz
- Hughes
- Procter & Gamble
- Yahoo!
For example, Google has developed a mindfulness program titled Search Inside Yourself (SIY). It is an eight-week class that transforms the work and lives of some of the best and brightest minds working on the innovative search engine. The objective of this course is to train attention, heighten focus and increase creativity. Although no quantitative data is present, SIY participants express overall improvements in their daily lives and career.
Take Your Mind off Auto-Pilot
We've talked about the greatness of mindfulness, now where should you begin? Here are some quick tips to incorporate mindfulness into your daily business routine:
- Follow tutorials and videos on YouTube to guide you through short meditation sessions during the workday.
- Use HealingRadius to find the closest meditation center in your area if you wish to enjoy a longer meditation session during your lunch break.
- Place approximately two minutes of meditation time on your staff's morning agenda.
- Implement walking meetings, lunchtime walks and walking breaks throughout the day.
To continue growing your business and improving the well-being of your staff, try these additional suggestions:
- Begin by Sharing: Self-awareness is the key to achieving an attentive workday. For example, while meditating, you may realize that you feel most stressed when you have too many projects to complete. You understand that when you make a to-do list, you feel less stressed. With that said, becoming self-aware can help you achieve a stress-free workday.
- Listening Carefully: Paying attention to what a person is saying, as well as their body language, can help you pick up on hidden messages beneath the surface. Apply this technique to your customer care and you'll see how quickly you can provide better service.
Although small steps at first, these can be significant changes to create a more mindful work environment and to grow your business.
Did you love learning about how to grow your business with mindfulness? Let us know how you feel in the comments below or email us your own blog to share!


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130 Recap This is the moment we have all been waiting for. The Tournament of power has finally come to an end. I will be including spoilers. Just for a recap, in Episode 130 we had an incredible battle of Jiren and Goku. Goku seemed like he was going to finish the fight. Actually, it… Continue reading
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Welcome to the penultimate part of our 2017 summary. This time we write about our favourite TV series: from Japanese animations to live-action dramas. Doctor Who: Christmas Special Doctor Who and Christmas Specials are almost synonimous. Airing on Christmas on BBC America, it was exciting to see The Doctor regenerate into a female. Jodie Whittaker…. Continue reading
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ISARIC offers two different types of membership – the Full Membership and the Individual Membership.
In line with our Membership Policy, the Full membership is open to any organisation whose primary activity is led and initiated by an investigator, and involves multicentre research targeting acutely ill adults and/or children. To be eligible for a full membership, organisations need to be:
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- Scientifically active, with scholarly contributions that are attributable to the network and in research areas relevant to the consortium
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- Have access to patients for potential enrolment into studies (applicable to clinically focused organisations)
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Consideration will be given to organisations, which are not networks but are relevant to the mission of ISARIC.
Consideration will also be given to Individual Membership on an individual basis, by ISARIC's Executive Committee.
All of these criteria must be met for membership as part of ISARIC's Scientific Council.
The Individual Membership in ISARIC , on the other hand, is open to any academic investigator who shares the ISARIC vision, and agrees with our mission statement, open-access ethos and data-sharing policy (available from the end of July), but who is not eligible to be currently represented by one of the Member networks of ISARIC.
Individual members will be eligible to contribute to Working Groups and be Chair of a Working Group. Individual members will not have any representation on the Council of ISARIC or be eligible for election to the ISARIC Executive Committee, but may be a member of the Council by virtue of being the Chair of a Working Group
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The owners of the Rathowen Care Home in Tandragee have said work to find alternative accommodation for residents will be "carried out with the highest concern" for patient care.
They said the closure of the privately-run home – which will affect 16 patients and 30 staff – is due to "ongoing difficulties in recruiting and retaining the skilled and experienced nursing staff".
It will close within the next 28 days after operating for 42 years, with owners Mr and Mrs Watt retiring.
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Although he'd been a frequent (perhaps too-frequent) visitor to the Hot Latin #1 spot since 1996, it was not until "Bailamos" that Enrique Iglesias finally landed on the magic formula that would sustain one of the most consistently successful careers in modern popular music: he became, despite all his rock-derived masculine vocal strain, essentially a disco diva, a passionate if limited voice around which his collaborators can wrap high-octane, intricate productions. Which isn't to say that he won't have ballads in the future, and sometimes very successful ones -- but they will be the ballads of a dance singer, not the rock/romántica singer he originally positioned himself as.
His voice is thin and nasal, and he cannot project the authority that his father or Luis Miguel could, and even the easy competence of Ricky Martin is beyond his power. What his voice does have that they all lack is a certain vulnerability, traditionally identified in popular music with women's voices. (Soul music is the great exception, and the great innovation, in Black US music, and all rock singing is descended from it.) So he can be a dance singer, and it doesn't matter that his voice can't necessarily keep up with the thrust of the music, not just because it can be beefed up by modern production methods, but because its very fragility is what gives the music its emotional power.
All of which is to say that "Ritmo Total" (simultaneously released in English as "Rhythm Divine", as which it was more of an international hit than a US one) is not just an imitation of the formula that made "Bailamos" his first crossover hit, but an elaboration and, in some ways, an improvement on it. The clunky bilingual lyric is gone, replaced by either an all-English or all-Spanish lyric (and in the future he will sing in either one language or the other, rarely if ever both), both with parallel meanings if different details. The flamenco guitars return, but there's a rapid flamenco (or Catalan rumba) rhythm too, and indeed the whole production flutters where "Bailamos" was a more staid 4/4. He even breaks into a tremulous falsetto here, escaping his usual heartfelt whine for a non-verbal soar, and it's the most blissful sound we've heard in an Enrique Iglesias song yet.


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Alright, we're switching gears this week. We went from the "girly" theme of pearls and lace last week to this week's theme of IT'S A MAN'S WORLD. Make a card for a boy or man. I used an adorable Deacon image from Bugaboo and put him on the steps that you can also get from Bugaboo, in the extras collection:
Head over to the Catch the Bug Blog for more inspiration from the Bugaboo DT and then get going on your own MANLY card so you can be in the running for the awesome prizes.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
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Oh Lori - I always LOVE LOVE LOVE your cards! Every single detail :-)ReplyDelete
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Oops....I missed this adorable card. I have all boys so I tend to lean toward more of the boy cards....yours is so cute...like "waiting on my best friend to come outside and play with me".ReplyDelete
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Formal name:Fetal Fibronectin
Why Get Tested?
To help evaluate a pregnant woman's risk of preterm delivery
When to Get Tested?
When you are 22 to 35 weeks pregnant and are having symptoms of premature labor; sometimes if you are at high risk, such as if you have had a previous preterm delivery or have a short cervix
Sample Required?
A cervical or vaginal fluid sample
Test Preparation Needed?
None, but to reduce the chance of a false-positive result, avoid sexual intercourse for 24 hours prior to sample collection and collection should be performed before a physical exam.
How is it used?
Fetal fibronectin (fFN) is used to test pregnant women who are between 22 weeks and 35 weeks of gestation and are having symptoms of premature labor. The test helps predict the likelihood of premature delivery.
Many pregnant women experience symptoms that suggest preterm labor. These may include uterine contractions, changes in vaginal discharge, backaches, pelvic pressure, cramping, and cervical dilation. However, not all symptomatic women will actually have a preterm delivery. The majority will go on to deliver at term.
Unfortunately, while premature births can have successful endings, serious complications are possible when a baby leaves the womb early. Babies who are less than 37 weeks old frequently have difficulty breathing and feeding. Their lungs and other organs are immature and do not function normally, and the strain on them can cause persistent health problems. The more premature the newborn, the more likely it is that he or she will experience complications.
If a health practitioner thinks that a woman might deliver early, she will consider treatments designed to delay delivery. These treatments can have unwanted side effects, however, so, knowing whether or not a woman is likely to deliver prematurely helps in the decision on the best course of action. The fFN test is a relatively noninvasive tool that can help distinguish between those women who are likely to deliver shortly and those who are not.
The fFN test should only be used for those who:
- Have intact amniotic membranes
- Have a cervix that has not dilated more than 3 centimeters
- Have only slight vaginal bleeding
- Do not have cervical cerclage (a cervix that has been sewn shut during pregnancy to help keep the baby in the uterus; used when someone has a weak cervix)
The fFN test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic, low-risk women.
When is it ordered?
The fFN test is ordered when a woman is 22 weeks to 35 weeks pregnant and has symptoms of preterm labor. These may include uterine contractions, a change in vaginal discharge, backache, abdominal discomfort, pelvic pressure, and/or cramping.
The fFN test may be repeated after 2 weeks if the first fFN is negative and labor symptoms persist beyond the next 7 to 14 days. The test may therefore be repeated several times since each test result is valid for the following 7 to 14 days.
The fFN test is not meant to be used for women with placental abruption (premature detachment of the placenta), premature rupture of membranes, placenta previa (a placenta attached to the lower portion of the uterus), or moderate to heavy vaginal bleeding.
What does the test result mean?
A positive fFN result is not very predictive of preterm labor and delivery. However, a negative fFN result is highly predictive that preterm delivery will not occur within the next 2 weeks.
In other words, when the fFN test is performed on a symptomatic woman who meets the qualifying conditions, a negative test result means that there is a less than 1% chance of her having a premature delivery within the next 2 weeks. A health practitioner will also use other tests and her clinical expertise to evaluate each individual situation.
Since there are risks associated with treating a woman for premature labor (in anticipation of a premature delivery), a negative fFN can reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and drug therapies.
A positive fetal fibronectin test is less specific. It is associated with an increased risk for preterm delivery and with neonatal complications, but it will not tell a woman's health care provider whether or not she will deliver early. A positive test suggests the need to monitor a symptomatic woman more closely.
Is there anything else I should know?
If the risk for preterm delivery is high, extra measures can be taken to delay delivery for as long as possible and to help prepare the fetus for birth. Tocolytic agents can be used to help inhibit uterine contractions, the hormone progesterone can help to reduce the incidence of preterm birth in women who have a history of preterm births, and corticosteroids can be given to the woman to help mature the baby's lungs. In addition, the woman may be put on bedrest or hospitalized and may be transferred to a medical institution that has the expertise and equipment to handle premature births.
What is being tested?
Fetal fibronectin (fFN) is a glycoprotein that can be used to help predict the short term risk of premature delivery. fFN is produced at the boundary between the amnionic sac (which surrounds the baby) and the lining of the mother's uterus (the decidua) in an area called the uteroplacental (or choriodecidual) junction. Fetal fibronectin is largely confined to this junction and is thought to help maintain the integrity of the boundary. fFN is normally detectable in cervicovaginal fluid during early pregnancy and, in a normal pregnancy, it is no longer detectable after 24 weeks. However, it reappears and is again detectable after about 36 weeks.
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a normal pregnancy is 40 weeks, with a woman going into labor between 37 and 42 weeks. Finding fFN in cervicovaginal fluids after 36 weeks is not unusual as it is often released by the body as it gets ready for childbirth. The elevated fFN found in vaginal fluids early in pregnancy may simply reflect the normal growth and establishment of tissues at the uteroplacental junction, with levels falling when this phase is complete. What is known is that fFN should not be detectible between 22 and 35 weeks of pregnancy. Elevated levels during this period reflect a disturbance at the uteroplacental junction and have been associated with an increased risk of preterm labor and delivery.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A swab is used to take a sample of cervical or vaginal fluid from the posterior portion of the vagina or from the area just outside the opening of the cervix.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
Anything that physically disturbs the cervix or uterus has the potential to elevate fFN levels. Therefore, cervicovaginal fluid samples should be collected before any physical examinations. Lubricants, lotions, soaps, and douches should be avoided. Semen may contain enough fFN to create a positive test result, so sexual intercourse should also be avoided within 24 hours of sample collection.
- What are the risk factors for preterm labor and delivery?
There are a number of risk factors, but the greatest risk seems to be to women who:
- Have had a previous preterm delivery
- Are pregnant with multiples
- Have a short cervix
Other risk factors include:
- Late or no prenatal care
- Having certain chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes
- Having certain problems with your uterus, cervix, or placenta
- Having certain infections during the pregnancy
- Being underweight or overweight before pregnancy, or gaining too little or too much weight during pregnancy
- Smoking, drinking alcohol, or using illicit drugs
- Being the victim of abuse or other stressful events
- Having multiple miscarriages
Maternal age (less than 18 or more than 40 years) and race seem also to be factors, with African American women at significantly higher risk than Caucasian or Hispanic women.
- Why not test after 35 weeks?
Because fFN levels normally rise as full term delivery nears and because a baby born after 34 to 35 weeks of gestation is less likely to suffer premature complications, testing this late in pregnancy is not generally recommended.
- Can preterm labor and delivery be prevented?
Generally no, but the use of tocolytic agents, given to inhibit uterine contractions, may delay delivery. In the meantime, corticosteroids can be given to help the fetal lungs mature and prevent neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, and time is gained to transfer the woman to a tertiary treatment center.
- What other tests are used to help determine the risk of preterm delivery?
Other tests include measurement of cervical length as determined by transvaginal ultrasonography and testing for bacterial vaginosis (see Pregnancy & Prenatal Testing: Bacterial Vaginosis Screen).
NOTE: This article is based on research that utilizes the sources cited here as well as the collective experience of the Lab Tests Online Editorial Review Board. This article is periodically reviewed by the Editorial Board and may be updated as a result of the review. Any new sources cited will be added to the list and distinguished from the original sources used. To access online sources, copy and paste the URL into your browser.
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LEOMINSTER -- After this year's school budget drama, Mayor Dean Mazzarella is once again suggesting the creation of an oversight committee for the School Department, and it's getting a skeptical response from two School Committee members and support from another.
"There is a dire need for an oversight committee of the school department. I've suggested this in the past. It's time," Mazzarella wrote in his letter, which was read to the City Council Monday night.
On Tuesday, two members of the School Committee, like members in 2015, openly questioned the need for the committee.
"It just seems like another way for him to control what we're doing without actually working with us," At-large School Committee Member Wendy Anderson said. "It boggles my mind that he doesn't work with us because he is a member of the School Committee."
Mazzarella clarified Tuesday that the suggestion for an oversight committee was only one of several ways he thought the budgeting process could be improved.
"Whatever the outcome, I just wanted to put out as many tools as possible and I'm not hanging my hat on any of them. The urgent need is just to correct this," he said.
If established, Ward 2 School Committee Member Ronnie Houle questioned how much authority the proposed committee would have as well as the implications of giving power to a committee made up of appointed members.
"We're trying our darndest to move things along and I don't know that an oversight committee is the way to go," he said.
Given recent claims of a breakdown of communication between city and school department officials during the budget-drafting process, At-large School Committee Member Sue Koehler said she favors the creation of an oversight committee believing it might help bridge the divide between city and school finances.
"I don't think you can take away the responsibility of the School Committee because we're elected to support the schools, but we didn't get to where we are overnight and there has been an issue with spending," she said.
Koehler suggested that the new committee could be made up of appointed taxpayers, as well as representatives of the City Council and School Committees, who could act as liaisons. She also suggested the new committee not only look at school department finances, but also how the city keeps its books.
Like Houle, Ward 4 School Committee Member Nona Ojala doesn't see the need for an oversight committee.
"I'm not crazy about the idea of an oversight committee. If we aren't good enough for the job, why even have our committee?" she said. "I think that we are going to see changes, we have to."
Ojala pointed out Mazzarella attempted to create a similar committee in 2015, which was met by similar skepticism by School Committee members.
When Mazzarella announced forming the oversight committee then, he said it would be used a method to keep taxpayers informed on how much money was being spent on education.
Apart from the creation of the new committee, Mazzarella's letter also offered several other suggestions, which included having the school department provide monthly balance sheets and have a space-needs assessment of Leominster's schools completed. He also suggested training current School Committee members in "what goes into creating a sustainable budget."
"I think for political reasons people put out this idea that the School Committee and administration take everything they want...hand and it to me, and I just hand is to the City Council," Mazzarella said Tuesday. "We need to get best practices on how to create a budget."
In response to the list of suggestions, Anderson said she didn't understand why the ideas were being shared now and not months earlier in the budget process.
"It really seems like all of this is what he should have brought forward before, but he didn't come to our meetings," she said. "If he would have taken part, maybe some of those ideas would've come out sooner."
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After having Radhika Apte slip into traditional Rajasthani attire to depict the social evils in the state's villages in Parched (2015), director Leena Yadav has opted for an entirely distinct and edgy look for the leading lady of her next. Amyra Dastur's appearance from Rishi Kapoor-starrer Rajma Chawal bears similarities to Rooney Mara's get-up from David Fincher's mystery drama, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011). The drama revolves around a boy who falls in love with a girl. She is more rebellious than religious. The film, also starring Anirudh Tanwar as Kapoor's son, will roll in November. It will explore the father and son's strained relationship.
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I used to use it, but after I got stuck with a google redirect virus I tested a whole bunch of av s
The only one that identified it was Malwarebytes, antimalware so that's what I stick with.
along with MS Security essentials.
Nothing's perfect but these are as good as it gets, and they don't beg you for stuff.
Iobit freebies ASC and 360 will continuously torment you with popups begging you to buy something else.
I never used it.... I was going to give it a try but it's from a Chinese company, and with everything lately about all the backdoors they've had in cell phone AV software, and stuff like that... I'd rather not use a product that might be (probably is) compromised in some way.
The old saying goes, you get what you pay for. I wouldn't trust it at all considering the name tries to make think people think it's Norton 360.
Great find, the AV portion of the software uses the BIT defender engine, works really nice.


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Looking at my mask collection right now, I struggle to believe that no less than one year ago, I hated masks, or at least I couldn't help but define them as somewhat frivolous. It was my own fault, once again I had forgotten that, when it comes to skincare, frequency and fidelity is key. Using them more than once every two weeks doesn't mean that the skin get used to them, but rather than it doesn't have the time to forget them and, one to two months later, the impact on the skin is one which none other skincare products can excel when it comes to clear, fresh looking skin.
With a suppler, more comfortable and radiant skin within one, unique use, the Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Boosting Mask is the exception which proves the rule. With 4 sheet masks in one box, this efficiency is more than welcomed and decides on the way I judge other sheet masks, something which might explain my struggle to love, even like, other ones.
Purifying without saying goodbye to the gentleness, the Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask is a slightly thick, slightly thin consistency with some harmless -actually quite superficial- exfoliating beads mix into it. A miracle when used frequently on blackheads, skin texture and even sometimes breakouts, it never compromises on the skin's hydration level. Quite the contrary, this Omorovicza's miracle even tackles dry patches!
Dehydrating or not, all purifying masks ask for a little bit of comfort to follow their well appreciated clearing action. With the thin, creamy yet clearing consistency of Galaxy Pack and the fresh dose of hydration and vitality of Moon Mask, Glossier has created the perfect duo: 20 minutes with the first one on, a thoughtful rinse, a few minutes to let the skin breathe, another 20 minutes with the second one, a quick rinse and it is almost as if I did a facial -not a feeling I am familiar with, though-.
Often described and reviewed as a cleanser -including me-, many people ignore that the Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser can be applied on the skin for more than a few seconds, as a mask or my favourite way of using it. This mask is the one I reach for when I know something is off with my skin, but I cannot quite point the finger at the reason why. The Glow Mud Cleanser exfoliates, purifies, but also, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, respects the skin. When it comes to frequent use on the other hand, it is by far the mask which has the most positive impact on skin texture!
It is a quick fix for unexpected breakouts, but also a great, long-term pick when skin texture is an issue, the Sephora Mud Purifying & Mattifying Mask is a lovely skincare discovery. If its thick texture means that applying it evenly on the skin takes more time than usual, I also happen to think that it is responsible for its deep cleansing actions on the skin.
If La Roche-Posay advises 10 minutes of use, it is as an overnight mask that I prefer to use their Hydraphase Intense Mask: it is how it truly helps the skin renew itself and come back to its strongest self when particularly fragile or dehydrated. Not just perfectly rested and fresh, the skin is also a lot plumper the next morning.


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Cycling Sexism
Cycling Sisters is a fantastic group of women bikers in Chicago. We hold rides, repair/maintenance workshops and sometimes parties or other social gatherings. The group is usually very, very supportive. Today the list-serve exploded because of images of women in the Raleigh 2005 Catalog.
Women were shocked and appalled and sickened. The chorus chimed:
"How dare the magazine use women in miniskirts to sell bicycles!"
Hilariously a man piped up that he has seen women bike in similar clothes and that maybe it wasn't sexist. The events and clothes that he described were mine. But the Hornet's nest was disturbed and I think some women wanted blood to flow.
I admitted to biking in skirts all of the time and explained my philosophy of biking fitting into my life seamlessly--instead of being a gear-intensive, clothes-changing, bag-carrying burden. Then I had the audacity to state that the pictures didn't really bother me and that there may even be benefits to these photos.
Holy shitstorm. Hornets galore. The comments to the listserve itself weren't too bad, but the ones directly to my email were hilariously horrible. Several of the women, people who actually know me, had my back.
I was labeled as a subversive and told that I have bought into the patriarchal ideal of the female. I am not expressing my own will when I bike in skirts, but instead conforming to the male standards of beauty in an attempt to gain the approval of the ruling class by offering myself as a sexual object to them. What a hoot. Jackasses in pick-up trucks and taxi drivers are the ruling class? I missed the changing of the guard.
First off, I am no stranger to feminist theory. A lot of it is interesting and insightful--but there is also a whole set of man-hating garbage that not only discredits feminism but also tends to perpetuate the same stereotypes and power dynamics that true feminism seeks to eliminate. Secondly, I really don't think I am some weak-willed woman who curries favor with men as the means to get ahead. I am a tomboy and fit in ridiculously well as 'one of the boys'--certainly better than I do with 'typical' women. Additionally, I really love how these angry women feel justification to dismiss my dissenting viewpoint and try to strip me of my free will because I don't buy their party line. Way to stand up for other women. Finally, am I subversive or obediently operating within the paradigm of the prevailing ideal? I don't think I can do both.
The best part about this was that I didn't recognize the names of any of the women who emailed me directly. Hmmm....odd. Women whom I admire and consider to be great leaders and proponents of women's cycling, and are out on the street supported my position, whereas women I don't think I have met consider me a traitorous, hoochie bimbo. I don't have any solid justification, but I have a hunch that some of my critics are bitter women who enjoy getting angry and self-righteous, and that this inclination, instead of biking is what drew them to the group.
Obediently yours,
The subversive hoochie


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The Gallup poll has come up with a statistical composite for the happiest person in America. He is a tall Asian American, observant Jew, over 65, married with children, live in Hawaii, run his own business, and have a household income of over $120,000.
Guess what? Such a man exists and his name is Alvin Wong. And he confirms that he is indeed quite happy. I am glad for Alvin. Still, this exercise amuses me with its exclusive focus on external circumstances as a measure of happiness.
Easy circumstances are lovely – preferable even – but they certainly don't guarantee happiness. We can lounge in blissful surroundings, have money rolling in, be in the best of health, and still be tormented by emotional baggage or plagued by worries.
I find that I am most happy when I remain a witness to my thoughts. I can watch my negative thinking come and go and choose to prioritize gratitude, positive emotions and love. Our life situation need not be the arbiter of our inner world. Of course, living in Hawaii probably doesn't hurt!
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Beginning the Last Semester of High School
Is it scary or just another mile stone we must pass?
In grade nine, it's exciting when it's last semester because it means that even after summer, you are able to spend three more years with the amazing people you have met. But it's different for us, we don't get second chances to undo the wrongs we have committed, we don't have a few more years to fix our mistakes. Rather we have a few months, months that will pass by so quickly you won't even realize it. When you look at it now, out of all the friends you have lost, new ones you have met and what will happen next. It's can be a scary thought to think about. Growing up. I'm currently 17 years old, and to be honest. I'm not ready to finish high school, for I have only just discovered what I want to do in life, and even then, I am not entirely sure either. The point of high school was to prepare you for the outside world and what it has to offer. It's a chance to grow as individuals, find out your likes and dislikes. But most importantly, what you want to become in life. Most people have planned out what they want to be since a very young age. As for me, I have never known. To only chose one career path and be told to stick to it for the rest of my life, is an impossible decision. I don't want to be categorized in just one profession, but rather dozens.
Although with that being said, ironically I can't wait to get out of high school. I can't wait to get out travel, meet new people and not feel so secluded in the small town I live in. Although I grew up in a much bigger town than I am currently living in and only moved when I was half way done high school. I love the countryside more than anything; the air feels cleaner instead of congested which I felt all the time. I feel as if I can finally breathe again. High school has that effect on me, at times I feel congested – unable to breathe. Last semester of grade 12 seems to be the worst. There's too much pressure, too many expectations from your parents and schools that you are applying to. Then there is always that burning question of "is this the right decision?" or "how am I going to afford all this?"
There are always pros and cons of graduating high school. It's the bright side you always have to look at because in the end the "pros" is what is going to get you smiling at the end of the day. The freedom is the main thing I am looking forward to. The chance that for once, I will be doing something that I want to do and not what people force me into. I'm sure I'll miss it, high school, who wouldn't. But right now in this moment in time, high school is already a memory for me and I'm just waiting for the fun to start.


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Keygrabber Stack
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|stop (g)
|Stop grabbing the keyboard for the provided callback.
|run (g)
|Grab keyboard input and read pressed keys, calling the least callback function from the stack at each keypress, until the stack is empty.
- stop (g)
Stop grabbing the keyboard for the provided callback.
When no callback is given, the last grabber gets removed (last one added to
the stack).
- g The key grabber that must be removed.
- run (g)
Grab keyboard input and read pressed keys, calling the least callback
function from the stack at each keypress, until the stack is empty.
Calling run with the same callback again will bring the callback to the top of the stack.
The callback function receives three arguments:
- a table containing modifiers keys
- a string with the pressed key
- a string with either "press" or "release" to indicate the event type
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falseto pass the events to the next keygrabber in the stack.
- g The key grabber callback that will get the key events until it will be deleted or a new grabber is added.
the given callback
-- The following function can be bound to a key, and be used to resize a -- client using the keyboard. function resize(c) local grabber = awful.keygrabber.run(function(mod, key, event) if event == "release" then return end if key == 'Up' then c:relative_move(0, 0, 0, 5) elseif key == 'Down' then c:relative_move(0, 0, 0, -5) elseif key == 'Right' then c:relative_move(0, 0, 5, 0) elseif key == 'Left' then c:relative_move(0, 0, -5, 0) else awful.keygrabber.stop(grabber) end end) end


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