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The awards presentation on opening night is a chance to meet the artists in a great atmosphere with music, wine and finger food.
Each year the artwork on display is testament to the creative abilities of individuals residing in our communities, while visitors attending the festival share the privilege of being able to view or buy the results of many hours of intense effort and passion.
The Dennis Sisters after their highly acclaimed win at Tamworth Festival will be performing from 6pm. We would love you to come and join in the fun.
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July 1 - July 3
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Why not bring a group of friends for a great day out, have lunch in town and enjoy a fabulous country drive?
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The expanded Youth section with the inaugural Bush Haven Youth Art Awards is presented at 1.30pm.
The Twin Bunya Park People's Choice Award is presented at 2pm following the Youth presentations.
Visitors to the festival vote on their favourite work from the festival and the results are announced to the ever increasing Sunday crowd. The winning artwork is quite often a sale on the day for the artist!
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Bricks-and-mortar classrooms provide safe spaces for children to learn in La Chiriza, Nicaragua
By Vicki Quigley, brand stewardship manager, Canada (with files from CCFC Nicaragua)
LA CHIRIZA, Nicaragua — It's 7 a.m. in La Chiriza, Nicaragua. The sound of noisy laughter can be heard inside a blue brick school as children rush into one of three colourful new classrooms. In each class, a teacher sits at a small wooden desk in the right corner preparing for another exhausting, but gratifying, day. Lines of neatly arranged desks fill the rooms.
Not long ago, the situation was very different.
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Domino's Pizza wants to build a restaurant on the moon. The chain's Japanese division is in the planning stages of the lunar project. The company is developing plans for a two-story dome that would serve as a prep kitchen, and living quarters for the staff. The entire project will cost $22 billion. It would take 15 rocket launches to transport 70 tons of construction materials, cooking equipment and pizza toppings.
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Invest on solar energy for energy efficiency
Today the earth is losing all its sources of energy day by day. The stage is not far when all the energy resources will be exhausted and nothing will be there for the use of the future generations. In such a situation it is the duty of every single human being to save as much energy as possible and contribute to the well being of the environment.
It is a very good option to invest on solar energy as this form of energy is available in plenty. The energy from the sun can be utilized for cooking, lighting and other purposes. You can install solar cells at home to generate electricity. Solar cookers and heaters are a great option to save electricity and L.P.G. in places where solar energy is available in abundance and the weather remains pleasant most of the time, solar energy can be used on a large scale. So, increase energy efficiency by making the right use of solar energy.
DIY aluminum window painting
If you are planning to paint your aluminum window frames then here are some useful tips which you could use in order to make it a success. First of all, you must understand that the paints which are used in painting windows are different than what's used in normal paints. Make sure that you select the best quality material. You will need metal primers, plastic films, tapes, paintbrushes, cleaning solutions and clean rags. First of all protect the surrounding surfaces with plastic, tape and newspaper.
Then clean the frames with a rag and make sure that they are dust free. But don't make them wet as you would have to wait then, in that case before you paint. Use the paint which you have and do a single layer on that aluminum frame. Let it completely dry and then use another layer. Let it dry and check if you can add spray paints in the remaining areas. If it all looks fine, leave it to dry openly. After that, use the metal primer and you'll be good to go.
DIY Home Care
DIY tips to soundproof your room
If you want to soundproof your study room or bedroom to make sure that you can enjoy quiet hours of work or sleep then here are a few Do It Yourself tips that can help you:
• The first and the easiest thing that you can do are to carpet the floors. Once you carpet your floors, you make sure that no sound reaches your room via the floor. The thicker the carpets, the better the soundproofing is.
• Cushion the inside and outsides of your door. Cushioning the door keeps maximum sounds away from the room. This ensures that even if someone is standing outside the door and screaming at the top of his voice, you can but hear just a whisper maybe.
• Make sure that the windows are made soundproof in your house with the help of soundproof glass and fibers. This will ensure that outside traffic noise is reduced to the minimum.
Tips to buy a refrigerator for your new home
Are you on a plan to buy a refrigerator for your new home? Fridges are an indispensable household appliance but you must take certain considerations in mind before choosing your fridge.
Before you go out to buy the freeze, decide on the space to accommodate the fridge. Take up measurements properly so that the expensive appliance fits into the allotted space perfectly. Then, decide on the type of fridges you are about to buy. There are fridges with side-by-side compartments, dual door top mounted and dual door bottom mounted freezers. The fridge with top mounted freezer is one of the most preferred options.
Your chosen fridge should be backed by fast cooling systems, cool & warm water dispenser, information panel on the door, proper water filtration and an extensive range of shelves and racks. Besides, make sure to buy the fridge from a reputed manufacturer only that comes with a substantial warranty period.


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I've got to confess, this is my first time listening to the band Quiet Science. Before the release of Dark Words on Dark Wings, this band wasn't on my radar. While it's easy to start a review by saying "I've been a fan since…", I think it's more of a testament to their music that I was drawn in so quickly.
Their unique electronic/rock blend is something that Quiet Science does very well! Dark Words on Dark Wings has this element that makes you want to jump around but still has a peacefulness to it. The Florida based Quiet Science has put together an album that shares hope while showing vulnerability that we can all connect with on some level.
The rock driven track "Speak to the Dark" shows the talent of this trio on through the guitar work while the track "A Dying Breed" has a drum beat that you won't be able to forget. The majority of the album features the incredible synthesizer work that really ties everything together.
This album contains a great mix of music reflecting on life and crying out to God through passionate lyrics. There are enough standout tracks on Dark Words on Dark Wings that it would be hard to pick just two or three.
For fans of bands like Muse, Radiohead and the synth driven Joy Electric, this album is a fantastic buy! I may not have known about Quiet Science before this week, but this album has made me a believer in the music they are making. Take some time to visit them at www.quietsciencemusic.com and be sure to pick up their new album on iTunes or Amazon today.


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Ministry Type: Church
Ministry Description:
Joined FMIN: July 2011
Biography: Eternal Church of God began in 1984 with the vision to expand the kingdom through preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ through crusades and door to door evangelism. They began the fellowship meeting in shade, but eventually were able to buy land and build a semi-permanent church building. The ministry's vision statement is: joining together to expand the kingdom of God and salvation of His precious souls. Cleophas tells us, "Our church focus is to see that youth and children are getting enough training that will transform their lives to love God and work for His benefit in society...We focus on prayer because God needs people who respond to prayer in order to get the provision of accomplishing His mission. We pray that God opens the door for leadership training in order to be well equipped to train others."
The church has home fellowships that meet during the week, coming together to fellowship together on Sunday. They have a nursery and children's ministry, and an active youth ministry which has a pastor, assistant, treasurer, coordinator and two members as opinion leaders.
Strengths: Cleophas is a gifted as a preacher and in prayer.
Birthday: Cleophas - Janary 15
Family: Cleophas has an adult son and daughter.
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text: Global Manufacturing Economic Update: April 2018 A Publication of the National Association of Manufacturers The global economy remains robust, even as many of the data points showed signs of softening in March. For its part, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said that worldwide real GDP growth should rise from 3.7 percent in 2017 to 3.9 percent in both 2018 and 2019, according to its interim outlook in March. That reflects slight improvements from the OECD's prediction in December. More importantly, it cited healthy gains in business and consumer confidence, employment, investment and global trade volumes, especially as the economic outlook has continued to strengthen. With that said, policy uncertainties have escalated, and pricing pressures have started to accelerate. This could make the process of normalization by central banks more difficult. In the latest data, the global economy has shown signs of softening, even as the manufacturing sector remains healthy overall, especially relative to the headwinds that were pervasive a few years ago. Along those lines, the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI decreased from 54.1 in February to 53.4 in March, the lowest level since October. The hiring pace pulled back marginally from the gain in February, which was the best since March 2011. Input prices decelerated slightly in March, but that index has been at least 60—signifying robust growth—for seven consecutive months. Despite the easing in other measures, manufacturing leaders remain very upbeat in their global outlook for the next six months, with that index at a level not seen since February 2015. In March, all but one of the top-20 markets for U.S.-manufactured goods expanded, illustrating the strength of the international economy once again. (There is no manufacturing PMI for comparison purposes for Belgium, which is our 12th-largest trading partner.) The lone market in contraction was South Korea, which has been weak for much of the past year, particularly as the economy has grappled with political uncertainties. For its parts, U.S.-manufactured goods exports rebounded strongly in 2017—a nice turnaround after global economic weaknesses in the two prior years—and a trend that has continued into 2018. U.S.-manufactured goods exports totaled $175.22 billion in January and February of this year, up 4.99 percent from the year-to-date total of $166.89 billion in 2017. Moreover, U.S.-manufactured goods to our top-two trading partners—Canada and Mexico—also improved through the first two months of this year relative to last year. In general, trade volumes have risen significantly over the past year as the overall health of the global economy has strengthened. Nonetheless, the U.S. trade deficit rose from $56.67 billion in January to $57.59 billion in February, the highest level since October 2008, as the gain in goods imports outstripped the increase in goods exports. In addition to improvements in the global economy, the weaker dollar in 2017 helped to spur more export growth, which benefited manufacturers in the United States. In fact, the trade-weighted U.S. dollar index against major currencies has declined 9.9 percent since the end of 2016. Yet, more recently, the U.S. dollar has trended higher, up 1.9 percent since January 25. In addition, the dollar continues to be stronger relative to where it was on June 30, 2014, up 13.8 percent since then. Talks to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are seeking to conclude in the coming weeks, with trade ministers participating in ongoing discussions. The administration is moving forward on proposed tariffs and other measures to address intellectual property (IP) theft and other challenges in U.S.–China commercial relations and has modified actions with respect to steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump administration has sought the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), and Congress has reauthorized the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Manufacturers are still pushing for passage of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB). Chad Moutray, Ph.D., CBE Chief Economist National Association of Manufacturers Global Economic and Trade Trends While continuing to expand modestly overall, the global economy slowed somewhat in March. The J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI decreased from 54.1 in February to 53.4 in March, the lowest level since October. In March, worldwide manufacturing activity mostly softened across the board, including weaker expansions for new orders (down from 55.0 to 53.9), output (down from 54.8 to 53.5), exports (down from 53.1 to 51.8) and employment (down from 53.1 to 52.3). The hiring pace pulled back marginally from the gain in February, which was the best since March 2011. Input prices decelerated slightly in March (down from 60.7 to 60.0), but that index has been at least 60—signifying robust growth—for seven consecutive months. Despite the easing in other measures, manufacturing leaders remain very upbeat in their global outlook for the next six months (up from 64.8 to 65.0), with that index at a level not seen since February 2015. In March, all but one of the top-20 markets for U.S.-manufactured goods expanded, illustrating the strength of the international economy once again. (There is no manufacturing PMI for comparison purposes for Belgium, which is our 12th-largest trading partner.) The lone market in contraction was South Korea (down from 50.3 to 49.1). South Korean manufacturing activity has been weak for much of the past year, particularly as the economy has grappled with political uncertainties. As has been the case for several months, Europe once again dominated the list of top export markets with strong manufacturing growth. This included solid—but decelerating—expansions in the Netherlands (down from 63.4 to 61.5), Switzerland (down from 65.5 to 60.3) and Germany (down from 60.6 to 58.2). The U.S. dollar has trended higher over the past few weeks, up 1.9 percent since January 25. The trade-weighted U.S. dollar index against major currencies from the Federal Reserve Board has risen from 84.6338 on January 25—the lowest level since December 18, 2014—to 86.2667 on April 6. This index reflects currency units per U.S. dollar, suggesting that the dollar can now purchase somewhat more than it could before. The index registered 75.7513 on June 30, 2014, illustrating the dollar's continued strength, up 13.8 percent over that time frame. With that said, one of the most significant stories last year was the depreciating U.S. dollar. Since the end of 2016, it has declined 9.9 percent against major currencies. The weaker dollar in 2017 helped to spur more export growth, which benefited manufacturers in the United States. U.S.-manufactured goods exports rebounded strongly in 2017—a nice turnaround after global economic weaknesses in the two prior years—and a trend that has continued into 2018. U.S.-manufactured goods exports totaled $175.22 billion in January and February of this year, up 4.99 percent from the year-to-date total of $166.89 billion in 2017. In addition, U.S.-manufactured goods to our top-two trading partners also improved through the first two months of this year relative to last year: Canada (up from $42.01 billion to $46.10 billion) and Mexico (up from $37.68 billion to $42.03 billion). In addition, trade volumes have risen significantly over the past year as the overall health of the global economy has strengthened. Goods exports have increased from $127.63 billion in February 2017 to $137.18 billion in the latest figures, up 7.5 percent over the past 12 months. Goods imports jumped 11.0 percent year-over-year, up from $192.94 billion to $214.19 billion. Nonetheless, the U.S. trade deficit rose from $56.67 billion in January to $57.59 billion in February, the highest level since October 2008, as the gain in goods imports outstripped the increase in goods exports. After notching an all-time high in December's survey, Eurozone manufacturing activity expanded at the weakest pace since July. Still, Europe remains a bright spot, even with slower growth. The IHS Markit Eurozone Manufacturing PMI has fallen from 60.6 in December—the best reading since the survey began in June 1997—to 56.6 in March. The underlying data decreased across the board but continued to reflect healthy gains, including new orders (down from 58.0 to 55.5), output (down from 59.6 to 55.9), exports (down from 57.0 to 54.8) and hiring (down from 57.4 to 56.2). The index for future output eased for the second straight month (down from 67.1 to 65.0) from January's reading (68.2), which was the highest since the question was added in July 2012, but remained very promising for production over the next six months. Much like the headline Eurozone number, many of the country-by-country indices saw multi-month lows, but as noted earlier, Europe continued to have some of the strongest PMI readings globally, even with softer growth in March. This included Austria (down from 59.2 to 58.0), France (down from 55.9 to 53.7), Germany (down from 60.6 to 58.2), Greece (down from 56.1 to 55.0—easing from the best reading since June 2000), Ireland (down from 56.2 to 54.1), Italy (down from 56.8 to 55.1), the Netherlands (down from 63.4 to 61.5—pulling back from an all-time high), Spain (down from 56.0 to 54.8) and Switzerland (down from 65.5 to 60.3). On the positive side, manufacturers in the United Kingdom reported a slight uptick in activity in March (up from 55.0 to 55.1), led by accelerated production. In addition, employment growth in Greece rose to the highest point in the survey's nearly 19-year history. Real GDP in the Eurozone rose 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter, with 2.7 percent growth year-over-year. This matched the pace in the third quarter, which was the fastest since the first quarter of 2011. New industrial production data for February will be released on April 13, which it is hoped will show a rebound after being down 1.0 percent in January. Nonetheless, even with a weak January figure, industrial production has risen 2.7 percent over the past 12 months, reflecting progress over the past year. For its part, retail sales inched up 0.1 percent in February, with year-over-year growth of 1.8 percent. The unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent in February, the lowest level since December 2008. Canadian manufacturers reported continuing growth in activity. The IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing PMI edged up from 55.6 in February to 55.7 in March. The latest survey continues to be consistent with improvements in the economy that began last year as the energy market stabilized, and yet, the underlying data in March provided mixed results. Output picked up slightly (up from 54.8 to 55.0), whereas new orders maintained a relatively healthy expansion rate (unchanged at 55.6). At the same time, exports pulled back from February's pace (down from 54.4 to 52.5), which had been the fastest since November 2014, with employment (down from 56.0 to 55.7) and future output (down from 67.9 to 65.2) decelerating somewhat as well. The regional data also varied. Quebec (up from 54.0 to 55.0) and the rest of Canada (up from 52.7 to 54.3) saw improvements in activity in March, but growth softened in both Alberta and British Columbia (down from 58.3 to 57.5) and Ontario (down from 55.2 to 54.7). Real GDP grew 0.4 percent in the fourth quarter, which translated into 1.7 percent growth at the annual rate, up from 1.5 percent in the third quarter. Consumer and business spending and exports were the primary drivers of growth in the fourth quarter, with drags from inventories and imports. Nonetheless, manufacturing sales declined 1.0 percent in January, off for the second straight month, mostly on reduced aerospace, motor vehicles and primary metals demand. Even with recent weakness, manufactured goods sales have increased by a modest 2.9 percent year-over-year. More positively, retail spending rose 0.3 percent in January, with Canadians spending 3.6 percent more over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate registered 5.8 percent in March, remaining the lowest rate since comparable data became available in January 1976. Nonetheless, while the Canadian manufacturing sector lost 8,300 workers on net in March, it has added 41,200 employees over the past 12 months. Mexican manufacturing activity expanded for the fifth straight month but was softer than desired once again. The IHS Markit Mexico Manufacturing PMI increased from 51.6 in February to 52.4 in March. Most of the key measures rose in the latest survey, including new orders (up from 52.0 to 53.9), output (up from 51.2 to 51.7), exports (up from 49.8 to 51.5) and employment (up from 51.7 to 52.4). Exports bounced back from the first contraction in February since July. The index for future output slowed in March to the lowest level since January 2017 (down from 65.9 to 62.4). On the one hand, this reflects optimism that production should expand strongly over the next six months; yet, it is also clear that sentiment has softened over the past few months. Overall, Mexico continued to underperform. Along those lines, real GDP decelerated from 1.6 percent year-over-year in the third quarter to 1.5 percent in the fourth quarter, the slowest growth rate in four years. Industrial production rose 0.7 percent year-over-year in February, growing for the second straight month after declining in the four prior months. Manufacturing production has risen 0.9 percent over the past year, which continues to be weaker than desired. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate ticked down from 3.4 percent in January to 3.2 percent in February. This was slightly higher than December's pace, which was the lowest rate since December 2007. Chinese manufacturers reported their slowest growth in four months in March. The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI eased from 51.6 in February to 51.0 in March, the slowest growth rate since November. Most of the underlying indices weakened in the latest survey, including new orders (down from 52.8 to 52.1), output (down from 52.4 to 51.4) and exports (down from 52.0 to 50.8). Net hiring has contracted every month since October 2013 (down from 48.9 to 48.5), with that measure declining in March at the fastest rate since August. On a more encouraging note, future output accelerated in March to the best reading in one year (up from 57.8 to 59.1). This would indicate optimism about production over the next six months despite the slowing in the current environment. Separately, the official manufacturing PMI from the National Bureau of Statistics of China increased, up from 50.3 in February to 51.5 in March, ending three straight monthly pullbacks in activity. It was the best reading since November, even as growth remained very modest. Expansions strengthened for larger firms, with small and medium-sized manufacturers seeing growth barely above neutral. The Chinese economy grew 6.8 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter, the same rate as in the third quarter. For the year, Chinese real GDP rose 6.9 percent, which was better than expected. In January and February, industrial production accelerated strongly, up from 6.2 percent year-over-year to 7.2 percent, the strongest reading since June. New data on industrial production for March will be released on April 17. Similarly, fixed asset investment (up from 7.2 percent year-over-year to 7.9 percent) and retail sales (up from 9.4 percent year-over-year to 9.7 percent) also improved notably in January and February. Japanese manufacturing activity eased to a five-month low in March. The Nikkei Japan Manufacturing PMI slowed from 54.1 in February to 53.1 in March, the lowest level since October. Most of the key variables decelerated in March, including new orders (down from 54.7 to 53.1), output (down from 53.4 to 52.2), future output (down from 59.5 to 58.0), exports (down from 54.1 to 52.5) and employment (down from 54.2 to 52.9). Even with some softness, the data are consistent with modest growth, both in March and for what is expected over the next six months. Input prices were the lone index to accelerate in the latest survey (up from 58.5 to 58.9), mirroring the pickup in raw material costs in other data. Real GDP increased just 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter, down from 0.6 percent growth in the third quarter and the weakest quarter in two years. That translated into 1.5 percent year-over-year growth in real GDP in the fourth quarter, off from 1.9 percent in the third quarter. Residential investment and government spending provided drags on real GDP at the end of 2017, with consumer and business spending and trade being positives. Meanwhile, industrial production rebounded, up 4.1 percent in February after falling 6.8 percent in January. Over the past year, output has risen a modest 1.4 percent, which is rather subpar. Manufacturing activity in the emerging markets also slowed to the weakest pace in five months. The IHS Markit Emerging Markets Manufacturing Index dropped from 51.9 in February to 51.3 in March, pulling back once again from December's pace, which was the best rate since January 2013. Nonetheless, the data mostly continue to show improvements in emerging market economies overall, even if sentiment has slipped in the past few months. In March, most of the data points decreased, including new orders (down from 53.0 to 52.2), output (down from 52.9 to 52.0), exports (down from 51.6 to 50.6) and employment (down from 50.1 to 49.5). The hiring measure contracted for the first time since November. More favorably, the index for future output inched higher (up from 63.0 to 63.3), rising to the best reading in 12 months, with manufacturers upbeat about production growth moving forward in the emerging markets. On a country-by-country basis, momentum in the manufacturing sectors increased in Kenya (up from 54.7 to 55.7—the best pace since January 2016), Myanmar (up from 52.6 to 53.7—the best pace since the survey began in December 2015) and Nigeria (up from 56.0 to 58.8—the best pace since the survey began in January 2014). In addition, manufacturers reported better growth in Brazil (up from 53.2 to 53.4), the Philippines (up from 50.8 to 51.5) and Russia (up from 50.2 to 50.6), with activity unchanged in Poland (53.7). At the same time, several markets continued to expand despite some easing in March, including China (down from 51.6 to 51.0), the Czech Republic (down from 58.8 to 57.3), Hong Kong (down from 51.7 to 50.6), India (down from 52.1 to 51.0), Saudi Arabia (down from 53.2 to 52.8), South Africa (down from 51.4 to 51.1), Taiwan (down from 56.0 to 55.3), the United Arab Emirates (down from 55.1 to 54.8) and Vietnam (down from 53.5 to 51.6). As noted earlier, South Korea contracted once again in March (down from 50.3 to 49.1), as the country struggles to gain some traction following political and economic challenges that were pervasive last year. Other emerging markets that remain troubled in the latest data include Egypt (down from 49.7 to 49.2), Lebanon (down from 47.3 to 46.5) and Malaysia (down from 49.9 to 49.5). International Trade Policy Trends United States, Canada and Mexico engage in ongoing NAFTA negotiations, may seek "agreement in principle" by late April or early May. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo met in Washington April 5–6 to discuss the way forward for the NAFTA negotiations, including on the issue of automotive rules of origin. The U.S., Canadian and Mexican negotiating teams are continuing to meet on an ongoing basis in the weeks ahead, and some are seeking to conclude an "agreement in principle" by late April or early May. Consistent with the NAM's NAFTA paper and our detailed recommendations for modernization, the NAM continues to communicate directly with senior officials throughout the administration and on Capitol Hill regarding the NAM's priorities and issues of concern. On Wednesday, April 11, BTE Technologies President and NAM Executive Committee member Chuck Wetherington testified before the House Small Business Committee on the importance of a positive NAFTA outcome as a key priority for small business manufacturers. For more information, contact NAM Vice President of International Economic Affairs Linda Dempsey and NAM Director of International Trade Policy Ken Monahan. U.S., China announce tariffs in 301 investigation; NAM calls for strategic approach to China and a modern, enforceable trade agreement. On March 22,President Donald Trump signed an executive order announcing a package of trade remedies against China based on findings from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) Section 301 investigation against Chinese IP theft and forced technology transfer. USTR's package of remedies includes action to impose 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion of imports from China, as well as plans to restrict Chinese investment in U.S. high-tech industries and to file a World Trade Organization (WTO) case against discriminatory licensing practices. The proposed U.S. tariff list, which was released on April 3 for a 50-day comment period, included 1,300 products that USTR states "benefit from Chinese industrial policies," with a focus on manufactured products in sectors such as chemicals, metals and metal products, rubber products, health products and transportation equipment. On April 4, China responded by proposing 25 percent retaliatory tariffs on $50 billion of U.S. exports to China and China's April 5 filing of a WTO case challenging USTR's 301 tariffs. The NAM's unofficial translation of the Chinese tariff list is found here. On April 6, President Trump announced possible tariffs on an additional $100 billion in imports from China. NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons weighed in directly on both the Trump administration's initial announcement of measures to address Chinese IP theft and its proposed tariff list, praising the focus on tackling harmful Chinese IP theft but urging caution on tariffs given the potential impacts on manufacturers in the United States. Timmons argued that real progress depends on a "strategic approach that uses both carrots and sticks to accelerate changes to Chinese policies, which should include efforts to forge a fair, binding and enforceable trade agreement with China that requires them to end these practices once and for all." The NAM, in line with its September 2017 submission for the Section 301 investigation and March 2018 testimony on global IP priorities, is actively seeking member input on the tariffs. On April 11, NAM Vice President of International Economic Affairs Linda Dempsey also discussed the market access challenges in China before the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs and Global Competitiveness, urging action to seize the moment to negotiate a new comprehensive agreement with China to address the many market-distorting practices faced by manufacturers in the United States. For more information on these issues or to provide feedback, contact Dempsey and NAM Director of International Business Policy Ryan Ong. The United States and South Korea reach agreement in principle on updates to KORUS FTA and Section 232 tariffs. On March 28, Ambassador Lighthizer and Republic of Korea Minister for Trade Hyun Chong Kim released a joint statement on an agreement in principle on the general terms of amendments and modifications to the U.S.–Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA). The language of the agreement has not been made public, but USTR released a short fact sheet that provides an overview of the deal, including with respect to U.S. truck tariffs, market access and regulatory barriers faced by U.S. auto exports to Korea, customs verification procedures, pharmaceutical reimbursements and currency. Reports in the Korean press also indicate there was some language agreed upon regarding investor-state dispute settlement, including limiting frivolous claims and confirming that governments still had the ability to undertake public policy measures. In addition, the United States and South Korea agreed to a negotiated settlement relating to the Section 232 steel investigation, under which Korea would be exempted from steel tariffs, but be subject to a product-specific quota equivalent to 70 percent of the average annual import volume of steel products during the 2015–2017 period. The KORUS FTA has been important to improve the competitiveness of many manufacturers throughout the United States by eliminating barriers, raising standards and ensuring strong enforcement. The NAM, in close coordination with our members, continues to work to ensure full implementation of all parts of the agreement and to promote even greater manufacturing opportunities through the U.S.–Korea commercial relationship. For more information, contact NAM Vice President of International Economic Affairs Linda Dempsey and NAM Director of International Trade Policy Ken Monahan. Manufacturers continue to urge action on the MTB as early as possible this year. The NAM continues to lead industry efforts to urge Senate passage of the MTB as quickly as possible in 2018, following passage by the House of Representatives on January 16 of the NAM-backed MTB Act of 2018 by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 402–0. The MTB Act of 2018 would eliminate unfair, out-of-date, distortive and anticompetitive taxes of more than $1.1 billion over the next three years and boost U.S. manufacturing output by more than $3.1 billion. For more information, contact NAM Director of International Trade Policy Ken Monahan. President temporarily suspends some countries from Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs; Commerce Department sets forth product exclusion process. On March 22, President Trump announced adjustments to steel and aluminum tariffs to temporarily exempt imports from designated countries until May 1, marking a change from proclamations that had been issued in March—see initial notices on steel (Proclamation 9705) and aluminum (Proclamation 9704)—under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Specifically, the president exempted from the Section 232 tariffs all imports of steel and aluminum from the countries of the European Union, Australia, Argentina, Brazil and South Korea until May 1. The proclamations also modify the original exemptions for Canada and Mexico, subjecting them to the May 1 deadline. As noted above, USTR has negotiated a quota agreement with Korea and is discussing similar agreements with the other suspended countries. Earlier in March, the Commerce Department released the interim final rule and details for the process to request and object to product exclusions related to the Section 232 proclamations imposing 25 percent ad valorem tariffs on covered steel imports and 10 percent ad valorem tariffs on covered aluminum imports. The Commerce Department exclusion process covers products "determined not to be produced in the United States in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or of a satisfactory quality or based upon specific national security considerations." For more information, contact NAM Vice President of International Economic Affairs Linda Dempsey. President requests TPA, submits mandated report. President Trump on March 20 made his formal request to Congress to extend TPA, the congressional-executive trade negotiation framework most recently passed in 2015. If not disapproved by either the House of Representatives or the Senate, the request would extend TPA procedures for three years beyond the current June 30 expiration. As required under extension procedures, the administration also submitted this report to describe trade agreements negotiated under TPA procedures and the anticipated schedule for submitting agreements to Congress for approval, describe progress made in those negotiations to achieve TPA objectives and state reasons why the extension is needed to complete ongoing negotiations. That report includes language on specific negotiations as well, including NAFTA work through the WTO to address areas such as digital trade, agriculture and fisheries and goals to negotiate agreements with the United Kingdom, Asian countries that are part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and other options. The report, released as KORUS FTA talks were wrapping up, made no mention of that agreement. For more information, contact NAM Vice President of International Economic Affairs Linda Dempsey and NAM Director of International Trade Policy Ken Monahan. USTR releases "2018 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers." On March 30, USTR released its longstanding annual report on international trade barriers around the world. This year's report, which builds on President Trump's "2018 Trade Policy Agenda," highlights trade barriers in China, Indonesia, Russia, Japan and the European Union as well as nearly 60 other markets around the world. The report reflects USTR's strong focus on "tough" trade enforcement and use of "every available tool to ensure Americans are treated fairly," highlighting many issues that the NAM highlighted in its October 2017 comments, such as import tariffs, export subsidies and limitations, discriminatory localization policies, lack of IP protection, technical barriers to trade, investment restrictions and digital trade. Included with the release is also a series of fact sheets, including a summary of the biggest developments highlighted in the report, a fact sheet on technical barriers to trade, a fact sheet on sanitary and phytosanitary issues and a fact sheet on digital trade barriers. For more information about this report and the NAM's efforts to highlight trade barriers that are impacting manufacturers in the United States, contact NAM Vice President of International Economic Affairs Linda Dempsey and NAM Director of International Business Policy Ryan Ong. Omnibus legislation extends, modifies the GSP program. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, signed by President Trump on March 23, extends the GSP program, which eliminates tariffs on goods imported from developing countries. The extension allows GSP coverage through December 31, 2020, and provides for retroactive reimbursement of duties paid between GSP's expiration (December 31, 2017) and the April 22 effective date for the renewal of GSP (click here for more information from U.S. Customs and Border Protection about reimbursement requests). Language in the omnibus bill also modifies the procedures for imposing competitive need limitations that set quantitative ceilings on the GSP benefits for each product imported by individual beneficiary countries and requires USTR to submit annual reports to the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees on efforts to ensure that GSP beneficiary countries are meeting eligibility criteria under the GSP program. For more information about this report and the NAM's efforts to highlight trade barriers that are impacting manufacturers in the United States, contact NAM Director of International Trade Policy Ken Monahan. Exports in Action Discover Global Markets April 30 – May 2 Kansas City, Missouri Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the Mid-America District Export Council for Discover Global Markets: Design + Construct, a dynamic conference bringing together global leaders in the design and construction sectors. The conference will feature presentations on global construction opportunities as well as prescreened matchmaking and networking sessions to build new business and partnerships. Attendees will include international executives, sales and marketing professionals, project owners, developers, architects, engineers and construction firms. For more information, click here. South Africa Smart Cities RTM May 1–10 Silicon Valley, California The USTDA is hosting the South Africa Smart Cities RTM. This visit will bring representatives from South Africa's information and communications technology sector to the United States to introduce them to U.S. telecommunications technologies and services that can support the country's smart cities development goals. The delegation will include representatives from seven municipalities in South Africa. As part of the itinerary, the delegation will participate in the Smart Cities New York 2018, a conference featuring experts from across the field and a discussion of best practices. This visit will provide opportunities for U.S. companies to meet with and showcase their solutions and equipment to the delegation and learn about upcoming project opportunities. As part of the itinerary, the USTDA will host a business briefing in San Mateo, California, on May 4. The Business Council for International Understanding is organizing this event. For more information about how your company can participate, contact Nina Kundra. Brazil Airport Security Technologies RTM May 6–11 Washington, D.C. The USTDA is hosting the Brazil Airport Security Technologies RTM. This visit will bring airport decision-makers from Brazil to the United States to introduce them to U.S. aviation sector technologies and best practices. This itinerary will provide opportunities for U.S. companies to meet with and showcase their solutions and equipment to the delegation and learn about upcoming project opportunities in Brazil's aviation sector. As part of the itinerary, the USTDA will host a business roundtable in Washington, D.C., on May 8. Futron Aviation is organizing this event. For more information about how your company can participate, contact Ken Neubauer or call (757) 269-9909. U.S.–India Aviation Summit May 9–11 Mumbai, India In collaboration with the U.S.–India Aviation Cooperation Program and the Government of India, the USTDA is hosting the 6th U.S.–India Aviation Summit in Mumbai, India. This event will convene senior representatives from the public and private sectors in both countries to identify opportunities to advance the robust aviation partnership between India and the United States. The two-day summit will promote high-level dialogue on bilateral aviation issues and will provide a forum to identify solutions that support the rapid growth of India's aviation sector. The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is organizing this visit on behalf of the USTDA. For more information, contact Spencer Dickerson, executive director of the AAAE, by email or phone at (703) 824-0500. Coal-Fired Power Emissions Control Technologies RTM for India, Indonesia and Vietnam May 14–23, 2018 Washington, D.C. The USTDA will host a Coal-Fired Power Emissions Control Technologies RTM to bring public officials and coal plant operators from India, Indonesia and Vietnam to the United States for meetings with U.S. businesses. As Asian countries are expected to account for the largest growth in coal demand through 2021, these countries are exploring their options for improving air quality while balancing growing energy demands. Through this visit, delegates will participate in meetings with U.S. suppliers of SOx, NOx, VOC, mercury and particulate matter controls and will meet with industry associations and government agencies. The delegation will also attend site visits to U.S. coal-fired power plants using these technologies. The agenda will include a business briefing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 17. The Eastern Research Group is organizing this event. For more information about how your company or organization can participate, contact David Sellers or call (434) 979-0218. 2018 U.S.–China Aviation Symposium July 17–20 Beijing, China The USTDA is sponsoring the 2018 U.S.–China Aviation Symposium, along with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the U.S.–China Aviation Cooperation Program. This event will allow industry leaders and U.S. government officials to engage in a high-level forum to enhance the U.S. and China's partnership in the aviation sector. Corporations attending this symposium will have the opportunity to learn about emerging issues in the industry, engage with senior CAAC leaders and learn about commercial opportunities in China's aviation sector. The three-day symposium will include a plenary session, workshops and networking opportunities, as well as site visits in or around Beijing. The AAAE is organizing this event on behalf of the USTDA. For more information, contact Spencer Dickerson, executive director of the AAAE, by email or phone at (703) 578-2411. Oil and Gas Trade Mission to Brazil September 19–21 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration is organizing the Oil and Gas Trade Mission to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 19–21. The trade mission offers a timely and cost-effective means for U.S. firms to engage with key stakeholders and enter the promising Brazilian market for oil and gas equipment, technology and services. The delegation will include 10–15 U.S. firms, representing a cross-section of U.S. oil and gas segments that have developed products and services for offshore (deep water), onshore and general exploration and production activities. Operators and representatives of trade associations may also apply. Recently, Brazil's government lowered local content requirements for the 2017 oil and gas auctions, making new projects more attractive to foreign suppliers. For more information, contact Victoria Yue or call (202) 482-3492. Application deadline is July 30. For a listing of upcoming USTDA missions, click here. For a listing of upcoming Commerce Department trade missions, click here.. Questions or Comments? Contact Chief Economist Chad Moutray at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Looking for pop song lyricist, to write in Mandarin (simplified Chinese) or combination of Mandarin and English. Must include an English and Pinyin translation. Instrumental MP3, with melody, will be available to work from.
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I am a native speaker in Chinese, who love to hear pop song in Mandarin (simplified Chinese) or combination of Mandarin and English. Please go to see my track records for comments.
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In today's Sideshow Collectibles Production Blog we get previews of two really awesome items from last weeks newsletter. The items are the Gimli Maquette from the Lord Of The Rings Maquette line and the War Machine 1:1 bust from Marvel. The Gimli maquette will cost $250 for both the regular and exclusive with the exclusive having a $25 NRD and a exclusive dead Orc at the bottom of the base. The War Machine bust will cost $1000 and have a NRD of $100 for this piece.
As always here are a few pictures of both items and a link to the production blog. If you decide to order either piece please use the links on the blog to do so.
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Last Friday, David and I packed up the car for a day out in nearby Branson, MO.
Growing up 30 minutes north of Branson, I have frequented the tourist spot hundreds of times throughout my life most notably with visits to Silver Dollar City. As a lover of roller coasters, my mom took my brother and I throughout each year to ride roller coasters, celebrate the end of summer with friends, view craft demonstrations, and participate in the festivals — crafts, BBQ, Christmas festivals and more.
Silver Dollar City is an 1800's themed park that blossomed from the ground, literally. The park started with Marvel Cave, which was first discovered by a tribe of Osage Indians in the 16th century. When they heard strange noises from the cave they assumed that it was an entrance to Hades. So they named it "Devil's Den" and never returned. In the 19th century, the cave was believed to be filled with marble and was thus given the name "Marble Cave." So in 1884, Mr. T. Hodge Jones purchased the property to mine the marble only to find out that the cave only had limestone. In a position suitable for Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, Jones mined the bat guano and sold it for $700 a ton instead.
Years later, seeing it fit for an attraction, William Henry Lynch, a Canadian miner and dairyman, purchased the property for a sightseeing attraction in 1889. It only cost $10,000. You can't even buy a decent house that cheap now. Lynch renamed it Marvel Cave and his family managed the attraction for 56 years.
In 1950, the last remaining Lynch family member sold the property to Hugo Herschend, a vacuum cleaner salesman who was looking for a family business to run with his wife and 2 sons. The first summer, Marvel Cave drew 8,000 visitors to the beautiful Ozarks. With big dreams in mind, the family planned some above ground improvements, namely a park and native craftsmen to demonstrate traditional Ozarks crafts to draw more visitors. When Hugo died just two years later, his wife Mary put Hugo's plans for the park into action. The Lynch's opened the park in 1960 under the name, "Silver Dollar City" because they gave customers silver dollars as change for advertising purposes. The town boasted a blacksmith shop, general store, doll shop, ice cream parlor, and much more!
Over the years, the park continued to grow and grow. In the late 60's, a steam train was added to the park to entertain visitors. That same train still calls Silver Dollar City home more than 50 years later. In 1972, Fire-in-the-Hole, a three story indoor coaster, was built as the park's first roller coaster. Subsequently, Thunderation, a steel coaster and the first one I ever rode, opened in 1993 sparking years of ride construction. Now, millions of visitors later, specifically 2 million plus each year, Silver Dollar City has grown to be a 60-acre park featuring more than 22 thrilling rides including 6 roller coasters, 6 festivals, several large theaters, more than 100 craftsmen, all kinds of custom shops, and more!
It has been years since I've had the chance to hit up all the rides in the park and I could not wait to try out the theme park's shiny new $10 million toy — Outlaw Run! The wooden coaster rings in as the second wooden coaster with inversions (this one's got 3!), soars as the world's steepest wooden coaster with a 162 foot (16 story) drop at 81 degrees (trust me, you'll leave your stomach behind on that one), clocks in as the second fastest wooden coaster in the world at 68 mph, and ends with a bang, specifically a 720-degree corkscrew!
I love, love, love riding roller coasters. The weightlessness, the speed, the "Will I ever manage to touch the ground again?" feeling, and, most importantly, it's fun! Unfortunately, Outlaw Run did not manage to ring in as a favorite for me or David. In the photo above, you'll notice that you're only held by the lap bar with two bars that wedges your legs into place. No hand holds and nothing holding onto your upper body was a little too nerve racking for me. However, nothing beats the feeling of the corkscrew at the end. The train slows down after the first 360-degree flip offering a seriously indescribable feeling. All I can say is that I wish I were a bird. A ridiculously long line due to the roller coaster's opening being two months ago only allowed us time to ride this one once. We did not want to spend 2+ hours standing in line. However, it does deserve a few more rides before I make a final verdict so don't take my word for it. This roller coaster is certainly awesome and I will most definitely ride it again!
Our favorite? Powderkeg! The awesome coaster shoots riders 0-53 mph in 2.8 seconds. That awesome feeling cannot be beat. With a 110 foot drop, a 90-degree bank turn, and a high speed of 64 mph, PowderKeg certainly holds its own among the park's 6 other roller coasters. On our trip, we frequented this awesome coaster as many times possible. For the record, that number was 5. I told you it was our favorite.
For inversion roller coaster lovers, I recommend Wildfire! With loop de loops a plenty, you'll go upside down 5 (count 'em, 5) times before landing back on solid ground. Reaching a speed of 66 mph after plummeting down a 155 foot drop (that's about 15 stories), Wildfire will certainly leave you breathless.
All in all, we had a fantastic trip to Silver Dollar City. I recommend this park to anyone traveling near the Branson area. I absolutely cannot wait to go back. With rides and attractions for the whole family, young and old, this fun park cannot be beat. I see season tickets in our future.
This post can also be also be read on my outdoorsy, hiking blog, HikeMissouri.wordpress.com.


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Total Exploration and Production Company and GIZ International are to train over 200 Ugandan welders staying in areas where the 1445 kilometer crude oil pipeline will traverse to Tanga in Tanzania.
Speaking at the launch of the training, Total Exploration and Production Uganda General Manager Adewale Fayemi said his company intends to develop a domestic pool of internationally certified welders in a period of 24 weeks at a zero cost.
"With well-established training centres in Buliisa district, Lwengo and among other centres, the training will be conducted by two Ugandan companies, Q-Training as the assessment and skilling Centre (TASC) and E360 group Ltd with recorded experience in the industry for over 10 years," Adewale said at Golden Tulip Hotel.
According to Mr. Adewale, beneficiaries will be trained in line with the industry standards that include among others health, safety and environment training.
Total Exploration and Production Company is one of the few companies that were awarded contracts in 2012 to explore oil in the nine fields in Albertine region.
Uganda is estimated to have 2.5 billion barrels of oil.


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A suspected bank robber, Aitlabor Gelebele, who was arrested with explosives by the Ogun State Police Command, has said he is not a bank robber but a fisherman.
He told journalists while being paraded that he uses the explosives to kill large number of fish in the river and then sold them.
According to the police authorities, Gelebele and three others – Moses Demene, Friday Saborom and Mohammadu Kaidiri – were arrested while planning to rob a bank in the Ijebu Ode area of the state.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, Celestine Okoye, said the suspected robbers were arrested last month with four explosive devices and connection wires.
He explained that bank robbers usually use explosive devices to blast bank security doors.
But Gelebele denied any knowledge of the robbery operation, explaining that the explosives were used for fishing in Delta State before Demene called him that he was ready to pay N150, 000 for the devices.
According to him, he agreed to sell the explosives because he needed money to take care of his pregnant wife.
He said, "I normally use the explosives for fishing by putting the explosives in the water and then connect them to wires.
"When the explosives go off, they shock the fish to death and I catch them."
In his reaction, Demene who identified himself as the leader of the gang, said he was aware of a robbery plan on a bank in Ijebu Ode and had to call Gelebele who was in the possession of the explosives.
He said they were on their way to meet the leader of the gang after alighting from a bus from Delta State when a commercial motorcycle rider suspected them and invited the police.
The police boss, Okoye, said all the suspects were coming from Delta State to meet another leader of the gang simply identified as Wisdom who was planning a robbery operation.
The police boss explained that the case was still under investigation and the suspects would be charged to court at the appropriate time.
He said, "Information was received by policemen on patrol at Ayepe town that a gang had been seen with bags and on getting the information, they were intercepted by the team.
"When they were searched, four explosive devices with three connection wires were recovered from them. The suspects confessed that they were coming from Delta State to meet their gang leader named Wisdom in Ogun State, now at large, to rob."
The police also paraded a member of a trans-border robbery syndicate, Atevonou Sesco, who was arrested after successfully snatching a Toyota Sequoia with number plate, EPE 956 DP, in Ilase, Idiroko area of the state.
Okoye explained that efforts to get the owner of the vehicle had yielded no result which gave the impression that the owner might have been killed in the operation.


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Designer Handbags Where a #designerhandbag doesn't need a designer bank balance.
The inside of my bag has plenty of receipts that might reveal my love for clothes and shoes. I also keep certain things that I cannot go without because they are part of my beauty routine on a daily basis. The products and the amount I carry in my bag vary depending on the season; weather and bag size, so for now I'll let you in a bit on what is in my bag for the month.
If you need a quick break from life come with me to Cartagena, Colombia one of South America's gems. The city is filled with magical corners that capture your soul, founded in 1933 by Spanish conquerors; it still holds historical and beautiful sights with a touch of chic and sophistication. I stayed at the beautiful hotel San Lazaro, in front of the historic Castillo San Felipe and talked to some locals about places I should see and where I should eat. During my trip I discovered amazing places, including hidden treasured spots by locals that I'll reveal to you.
Why Cartagena- History! Beach!! Food! No wonder Europeans and Americans flock to the beautiful shores of Cartagena.
Dear Fashionista, as summer approaches I wanted to make sure you were ready to welcome it in style. Here at Bags-A-Porter I have made available beautiful designer bags at an incredible price so that you can get more for less. In honor of my favorite time of the year, SUMMER I want to show you my top three designer bags available now. You are an it-girl and my selection is just as unique as YOU! I've gathered my tips from traveling and seeing what's hot in celebrities, runways and my personal style. Dare to be bold and fashionable in June, combining basic and classic styles with gorgeous designer bags.
For the month of June I'll be walking the streets of my city in heels with a drink in hand and my Chloe bag in the shoulder. I have chosen Chloe as designer of the month because it was the go-to bag at Coachella's Music Festival and the brand's history inspires women to be fearless and follow their dreams. Chloe has recently been the it-girls pick from Kendall Jenner to Victoria Secret's Angel Alessandra Ambrosio so it's only right that we get on board with the trend.
Welcome back fashionista! Warm long summer evenings are on the horizon! The weather is warming up and I have already started sandal shopping. I couldn't wait another day so I booked a small getaway to Cartagena, Colombia. That's right! I said Colombia, one of the most beautiful countries in South America. Cartagena is on Colombia's Caribbean Coast and serves as a modern port, filled with nearby Islands reachable by boat. I'll tell you more about my adventures in the next blog, but for now I'll give you some tips on how to pack like an it-girl for a hot summer vacation.
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has become the hottest young Hollywood event of the year. I was fortunate to attend and I wanted to share with you the highlights including different music stages, crowd and festival vibes. For those of you who have attended you can relate as to how stressful arriving and leaving can be so I have some tips for next year that can help ease the process.
She is your unconditional friend, nurse and knows you better than you know yourself. Loving mom is easy, the hardest part is finding her a gift that she will love but fear not! I'm here to make sure you make her smile on her day. Every mom is different, some are sporty some are fashionable and some love to delight us with their baking skills. This effortless guide will cater to mom's taste and preferences.
Get ready for Spring 2016 and walk into the season of the mini bags. Not so long ago, luxury brands showed us that oversized bags were better but today it is all about the mini handbag. I live for mini bags! I'm not a super fan of big bags since they tend to be a bit heavy and I struggle to find my keys at times. Mini bags are my current obsession, they are useful for daytime and I can easily dress them up at night. Luxury brands skyrocketed their prices preventing entry-level costumers to have access to their high-end bags. Thankfully, they realized they could expand their market to entry-level costumers opening doors of endless possibilities. As a mini bag lover I made a special guide for you so that you can rock the mini.
Dear Fashionistas, last week I traveled to Paris for a short four-day business trip and even though I was under a tight schedule, I managed to enjoy my top actives in Paris. For those of you who may have a lengthy layover or simply a short stay like myself, I'm here to make sure you make the most out of your time in the city of fashion and love.
Hey Fashionistas! I'll be heading to Paris in a bit for a short trip, with so much going on and just few days to do it all I've managed to pack the perfect travel bag with a few of my must have essentials. I wanted to create a modern, fashionable look for my short stay in Paris with key accessories that would complete my outfit and still fit in a carry on bag. If you're planning a short trip and are wondering what to pack, I have the perfect guide to make sure you look your best.
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You might have noticed a few updates already, although nothing is final. We are a bit rough around the edges, yes?
It's okay. This little blog is a labor of love (and also copious amounts of HTML finagling -- a nightmare for yours truly, who failed basic computer programming in college. Oops).
Also, Mom -- remember when I said there's one basic word that always gives me trouble, spelling-wise? But then couldn't recall what it was?
That word is maintenance. The "e" and "a" are so confusing!
Never fear, I haven't forgotten my celebratory First Royal Anniversary post (in honor of the second biggest event last year).
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'Let's be decorous in our analysis'
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Alhaji Jawula has advised football pundits to be circumspect in their analysis after Ghana again fell short at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Black Stars sneaked into town yesterday after finishing fourth in the Africa Cup of Nations staged in Gabon.
Their performance has opened the floodgates for the debates to begin but Jawula says 'we will all have to show some level of decorum to find a solution to the problem.'
"We are all obviously disappointed with the performance of the Black Stars. But we will have to be very calm in our analysis," Jawula said.
"I know there are a lot of unhappy people out there but that is football-we will have to take stock of what is happening and find lasting solutions.'-Ghanasoccernet