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It is exactly what I expected from Bose. Sounds great
Pros: Well tuned speaker
Cons: software is clunky but functional
From Bose: SoundTouch Less Effort. More Music.
From Bose: SoundTouch Wireless Music System
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If you love Bose® products for their legendary sound and simple operation, good news. Now you can enjoy all that in a multi-room audio system. The Bose® SoundTouch® 30 Series III wireless music system uses exclusive waveguide technology engineered around a high-performance woofer to produce deep, rich sound for filling even a large room with music. Just add other SoundTouch® systems to wirelessly expand into other rooms. You can play the same music simultaneously throughout your home, or have each SoundTouch® system play different music from a different source.
The Bose® SoundTouch® 30 Series III delivers rich, spacious sound even in large, open rooms.
The SoundTouch® 30 system uses your home Wi-Fi® network, and comes with Internet radio and popular music services built in. You'll have a world of music conveniently available at your fingertips. And because it's Bose®, setup and operation is easy and intuitive.
The SoundTouch® 30 system also has built-in Bluetooth. So if you just want to stream music from your smartphone or tablet, no problem. You'll enjoy the same legendary Bose® sound from your Bluetooth-enabled portable device. And using Bluetooth lets you stream audio from any app you want. If you can play it on your device, you can hear it on your Bose® SoundTouch® system.
The free SoundTouch® app from Bose® is the key to simple setup and control. It makes it easy to select music and operate the SoundTouch® 30 system using your smartphone, tablet, or even a computer.
The app lets you choose from music services like Pandora, Spotify, and Deezer for a practically unlimited amount of online music (subscription required for Spotify and Deezer). Or, listen to thousands of free Internet radio stations from around the world with iHeartRadio. You can use the app to save stations and playlists as presets for instant recall with the included remote, or simply by using the control buttons on top of the speaker.
Bose® SoundTouch® 30 Series III wireless speaker Owner's manual
It is exactly what I expected from Bose. Sounds great
Rich, Flemington, NJ
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It is exactly what I expected from Bose. Sounds great
Pros: Well tuned speaker
Cons: software is clunky but functional
Out of the box, install the SoundTouch app on an iPhone, and off we go! Works as advertised, easy to get running and controllable from an iPhone. Has the super sound of a Bose product!
Pros: Easy to get up and running - took longer to get out of the carefully packed and padded box! Super Bose sound quality and you can adjust the bass tone too!
Cons: None!
Bought this for use in my restaurant dining room. It fills the room perfectly and sounds spectacular.
Pros: Easy set up Sounds awesome
Cons: Price
Amazing! far better than i could have imagined love it
Wow, This system really rocks. Plays like a large system with crisp, clear music. Bose has done it again. Heavy bass and plays very loud for anyone who like loud music.
Bose's beautiful sound made my music come alive. I would highly recommend this speaker to all my friends and their friends. Easy to load up and play. Crutchfield said it would be at by house by Tuesday noon and was on time. I haven't used their help line but it seems they care about their customers. They email me at times to see if I had any questions or need help. They haven't forgotten me after I purchased.
Pros: Great sound
Cons: None so far.
Exceptional product, great sound, easy to set up. Shipping was fast and was well packaged. Was fairly easy to sync with my iPod and iPad using the Bose SoundTouch app. Have used many to listen to satellite radio and music stored on my iPod. The sound is fantastic.
Pros: Sound Design Appearance Size
Cons: Not certain what benefit the preset buttons are since I listen to satellite radio
Problems at every turn. Speaker drops out on wi-fi and can't get the app to recognize the speaker using ethernet. Tried speaker at various locations and just doesn't work. Great sounding speaker, the software just doesn't work.
Cons:Crutchfield response on 8/16/2017 Once we saw this review, our Tech Support team reached out to Marie to help her further. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.
Couldn't be more pleased with the ease of start-up. It arrived in an extremely well padded, eco-friendly box. Downloaded app on Android, plugged it in, enabled my phone's bluetooth and it was up and running in minutes. The easiest electronic product I've encountered to date. Perfect for it's price and that it takes up very little space. I'm loving its simplicity.
Pros: start up easely, requires a little bit of space and sounds great.
Cons: None!
I fell in love with these speakers when I heard them in a Bose store. I liked the way the speaker separated the mids, highs, and lows. Already, I owned a Soundtouch bar 300, 2 "invisible speakers", 1 subwoofer, and 2 Soundtouch 10's. Adding the Soundtouch 30's (I purchased one and then purchased a second one 7 days later) elevated my music listening experience. The downside is that I can only hear TV sound from the Soundtouch bar 300, the two "invisible speakers", and the subwoofer. It would be awesome to hear TV sound from all the speakers in my system.
Pros: Beautifully made speakers yielding great sound and thundering bass.
Cons: Can not hear TV sound from it (only music)
Couldn't be more pleased with the ease of start-up. It arrived in an extremely well padded, eco-friendly box. Downloaded app on iPhone, plugged it in, enabled my phone's bluetooth and it was up and running in minutes. The easiest electronic product I've encountered to date. Perfect for it's price and that it takes up very little space. I'm loving its simplicity.
Pros: Ease of start up, requires very little space and nice sound.
Cons: Bose always has had a bit too much bass for my liking but still sounds great.
It's a Bose! The only issue I have is not with the product but when listening to various internet stations or saved music from muy playlists there tends to be less bass on some of them. Some stations do sound good though.
Pros: Good product and small enough for bookshelf.
Cons: Not all stations or playlists sound good.
Very nice and works well, just wish they had better directions with it for set up and operation
We love the Bose system, and have always been a Bose fan. Perfect for classical and easy listening genre. Fare quite well for rock as well. Easy to set up on Android device.
Smaller than what I replaced in my garage, and with better sound. Great quality and excellent support when I had trouble setting it up.
Pros: Does not take up a lot of room, and has the same sound as much larger speaker systems. Clear sound on Pandora radio, just like you have satellite radio.
Cons: I have not found any yet.
Great sound
Set-up of the SoundTouch 30 app for my iPhone and iPad is intuitive and easy. I'm an engineer and usually follow directions to the letter. This time I didn't read them. Downloaded the app and had it programmed and functioning in less than 10 minutes, INCLUDING SEARCHING FOR LOST PASSWORDS FOR SIRIUSXM AND PANDORA. A+ for Bose. My wife has commented that the sound is more lifelike than our wired system. I have to agree with her.
Pros: Lifelike sound. Easy setup. Compact. NO WIRES.
Cons: Would like a little more bass.
Purchased the the Bose SoundTouch 30 last weekend. Was going to buy from Amazon but liked the 30-day trial offered by Crutchfield. It arrived Wednesday, 11/9. Delivered to my office, took it home. Easy streaming via Bluetooth from both my iPhone and my iPad. The sound is growing on me. Not as much bass as my wired stereo system and subwoofer provided but I like it. I listen to smooth jazz primarily and at low-to-mid volume. I love the clarity of the guitars, trumpets, saxophones. My spouse does not care for it so far but I think it's a "keeper". Also have had two Bose SoundLink Minis for the last two years and I love them when listening to smooth jazz as background music when reading alone after everyone else has gone to bed. 4 stars for now but it keeps sounding better and better. Likely to be 5 stars before 60 days is up.
Took about 3 minutes to set up. Big sound for our great room/family room. The high quality Bose products keep making me come back for more!
All that is described and more.
Pros: Great sound and the options for listening to internet radio, XM and more is terrific
Cons: Display is small
Wonderful system. Cheesey Remote
Pros: The system sound is great
Cons: The back has a battery cover the started falling off the 2nd day I had the thing. Not impressed with the remote. I had to tape it on to keep it from coming loose.
Great Bose sound, which is predictable. I would have given it 5 stars if the internet connection process were a little easier.
Pros: Great sound. Works really well with Sirius XM.
Cons: Internet connection is difficult and not always reliable. Spotify on the Bose app is not the same as on regular Spotify app. So, you don't see your artist list. Consequently, you have to go to the Spotify app to play your music. An extra step that is annoying when the box does not communicate well on your network.
I am not an audiophile, but I do appreciate good sound. I got both of these speakers (Peachtree and Bose) to compare. I also invited a friend over to listen to them, who is a musician and a bit of an audiophile. The reason I picked these two is because they have Bluetooth (and were highly rated). I'm just not interested (at the moment) in diving into some proprietary system. My criteria: sound quality, range and volume. Bose: wins on volume easily. Very loud. Peachtree: wins on sound quality. Just better somehow. But not so loud. Still quite loud, and for me in a small apartment, loud enough. Bose wins on range, easily. 20+ feet, no problem. Peachtree starts to break up around 10-15 feet. I was surprised, as I was sure the Bose would win on sound quality. I have other Bose--headphones, mini speaker--and I really like them. (I tested sound with Handel, Mozart, Prince, Chopin, Amy Winehouse, Diamond Dogs & Kings of Leon--Prince is where we first noticed the difference.) I ended up keeping the Peachtree and sending back the Bose. Additionally, there are these things that I noticed, but really didn't affect my decision to keep. The Bose has quite a long wake up, and it auto shut off a few times (though these things might be fixable, I didn't try). The Peachtree has a good handle in the back. Which makes carrying with one hand very easy. Not a reason to get it, but a nice addition. The Bose is a two-hander.
Pros: Loud, pretty good range
Great sound. Had to turn the bass down as it is on a shelf in the Garage. Really appreciate how easy is to access Internet Radio, iHeart Radio and my iTunes library. It came with a remote, however, I have not used it because my iPhone does everything and more, and conveniently in my pocket. Would highly recommend this product.
Pros: Great Sound, Easy access to many music sources. Easily controlled with iPhone app.
I own 4 Bose items and this soundtouch 30 was the best investment I've made to date. I used to use my bose wave radio w/Bluetooth to stream music and it's in an elevated open loft area in a two floor home, I thought this was great how the music reflected throughout the two floor. This soundtouch 30 Blows it away I can't max volume because it's too loud but remains crisp and bass is very sufficient. I chose Crutchfield because its guaranteed two day free delivery and there and no sales tax to my state. Very happy!!!
Pros: easy internet setup and Bluetooth pairing ease of using even my wife is going to the Bose App on my I-pad when she wakes up to fill the house with music.
Cons: None.
Having owned several streaming home audio units in the past, including the B&W A7, The SoundTouch 30 is one of the best on the market. Most streamers have bright, tipped up treble, but the Bose SoundTouch brings a smooth, warm and detailed sound. Bass is deep, tuneful and solid without bass bloat some common with these kind of audio devices. Treble is just right, minimizing digital harshness. I enjoy all kinds of music on the SoundTouch 30, from classical and jazz to blues and rock. Everything sounds fantastic. Bose SoundTouch app is very easy to use and connectivity is solid, unlike others I have used in the past. The Bose is well built and looks great, blending easily into my living room. For great sound and ease of use I highly recommend the SoundTouch 30.
Pros: Great sound and ease of use.
Cons: None
I have had an Internet radio on my back porch for many, many years. I have been happy with it (a Logitech) and it had many excellent features. However, to improve the overall sound quality (bass) I had to hook up a subwoofer up to it, and to play bluetooth I had to hook up a bluetooth adapter. It recently became time to upgrade and my eye fell on the Bose Soundtouch with both internet radio and bluetooth ability. The question became if it would be the Soundtouch 20 or 30? I figured that since I already would be spending enough on the 20 I might as well go the extra mile and spend a little more on the more powerful 30. I am glad that I did. Set up was easy and the sound quality is excellent. I also love the station presets. Now, as for the sound. I know that lots of people are into heavy bass. The more the better for them. I love bass too but I see it in a supporting role. The default (max) bass setting on the Soundtouch was just a bit too much for me. The Soundtouch does not have an equalizer, but luckily with the exception of a bass level adjustment ability. So, I turned the bass down just one step and it is now perfect for me. (Keep in mind that if you adjust the bass and the power goes out it will return to the default setting again). So, in short, I am very happy with my purchase!
Pros: Excellent system. Great sound and easy set up.
Cons: Not cheap, but worth the money. (It's a Bose).
Excellent product wifi network has amazing range can be played from anywhere in the house blue tooth has amazing sound quality I love my system
Pros: Phenomenal sound quality very user friendly
Sound quality is better than my wave radio. Setup was straightforward. Great product! A very easy way to fill your home with music.
Pros: The ability to press a preset and not have to open my Phone app is so convenient.
Cons: Sound imaging is limited.
Excellent sound quality. Was able to connect my LED Samsung TV via Bluetooth to get better sound quality.
Pros: None
Cons: None
Once again Bose has come up with an excellent product.
Pros: easy to set up and sync with my home system excellent sound.
Cons: absolutely none.
Was introduced to Bose several years ago by my fiance who gifted me my first Bose system which I still have today and enjoy. The Sound Touch 30 is way off the charts is sound quality and the wireless and blue tooth built in really makes this Bose product one of a kind. Going to purchase a 10 and 20 for different rooms though the 30 pretty much u can hear through our main floor of our home. Thank you Bose for existing as simply you are the best.
Pros: Wireless and blue tooth. The sound cannot be matched.
Cons: Make a 40, 50, 60 etc.
I purchased the Bose Soundtouch 30 after listening exclusively with earphones via Internet for the last four years. I wanted a speaker that was would deliver great sound when listening to music while using my mobile devices, and this product did not disappoint! I'd heard other wireless speakers, but this one is far superior from my perspective. My regular stereo equipment is Bose, and this product matches the other equipment in quality. This product has exceeded my expectations on all fronts.
Pros: Simple set-up. Easy to use. Great sound. Compact and sleek design.
Cons: Not portable--requires electrical plug-in.
The speaker sounded great. I worked as expected for about a week. I was listening to music one night and the speaker just stopped in the middle of a tune. After that, I could never even turn the power on. Sent it back today for a refund.
I bought the STIII to replace an older Bose Soundock for ipod for the living room. This unit was shopped against the Sonos and various other wireless/bluetooth systems. I am extremely happy with the STIII. Once connected, it performs as easily as you can imagine. Bluetooth btwn the Macbook, Ipad, and iphones is almost instantaneous. Pandora, IHeartRadio, my itunes collection and Amazon Radio (via bluetooth) play without a hiccup. I even stream FLAC files from the Macbook to it via bluetooth and they sound outstanding. Of course, its no replacement for a true component system with dedicated amps and tower speakers, but 90% of the source material isnt worth $15k Martin Logans either. I will be purchasing a smaller one (the ST10) for the Masterbathroom and synching them up to play together via wi-fi. Crutchfield service, delivery and support is second to none. I even recd a handwritten thank you note from shipping. Thats unheard of these days.
Pros: Sound, connectivity, big sound in little pkg, ease of use, stylish in white - we use it almost every day.
Cons: set up took a phone call to Bose support (excellent by the way) due to a user error. once resolved, set up was a breeze. I also wish it had more than 6 pre-sets, but thats nit-picky
Bought two units on 'faith' that Bose would deliver what we needed just days before a Christmas party in our new home. They arrived in 3 business days as promised by Crutchfield. We were able to quickly set up and configure with our WiFi, paired with our phones, iPads and Laptops without issue. Guests were astounded that a single unit could make "that kind of sound!" We are very happy with these, and equally happy with Crutchfield's guidance prior to the sale..
Pros: Easy to set up, excellent sound quality, conservative good looks.
Cons: No output jack. Other SoundTouch units will work in unison, but you can't connect external speakers, etc.
NOTE: If I did not care about Apple AirPlay support, this would be a 5/5 review! This is a gorgeously built unit that sounds great, is easy to set up, and gives you a lot of power from a convenient interface. Everything inside this package says quality. I bought it at the end of the search for an AirPlay speaker set. My sound system is built around AirPlay, as I love the ability to chose, from my phone, which room is playing my music. Everything I found online pointed to the SoundTouch 30 series. I read reviews of Series II...and determined this is what I want. Then I made the mistake of stabbing the "BUY" button when I discovered they offered an even newer version, the series III. Then, during post-purchase/pre-delivery excitement, I did more research. That's when I discovered that Bose has removed AirPlay with this version! They added Bluetooth, and their implementation is solid. I had to scour message boards and FAQs to discover this change in feature-set. Also, if you are using iTunes on your PC, and wish to point to that library with this unit, you must have all the music downloaded to the PC. You CANNOT use this device to access music from the cloud via iTunes Match. I represent a subset of users, a subset that centers their home audio around AirPlay, and this device is not for me. For the rest of you, you'll LOVE it.
Pros: Phenomenal sound. Solid construction. Beautiful to look at.
Cons: Bose phased out AirPlay in this version, and they need to make that very clear. For integration with a PC running iTunes, the library cannot be stored in the cloud, it must all be local.
Great sound from a relatively small speaker. I bought two of the Soundtouch 30 series to fill two large rooms in my house with sound. Setup was as easy as taking the speaker out of the box and plugging it in. The app associated with these is easy to install and use. I can easily synch up the sound from the two soundtouch 30 speakers and my Bose Wave radio while laying on my couch with my iPad. Love these so much I'm saving to buy two more to reach other rooms in the home.
Pros: -Sound -Ease of use -Quality
Cons: NONE
I've been buying Bose speakers for close to 45 years now with my first being the 901's. My house is loaded with Bose and each one gets better and better. Setup was simple and it found my cloud music instantly. The app is OK but my cloud app works just as good with it.
Pros: I like being able to control it (and hear it) from anywhere in the house. The remote control that came with it is really not needed.
Cons: I wish it were able to play specific url streaming audio - for example football game home team audio broadcasts without having to Bluetooth it over.
SoundTouch Wireless Music System: The SoundTouch 30 III is part of the Bose SoundTouch wireless music ecosystem which allows you to play music throughout your home. The SoundTouch ecosystem is able to stream music wirelessly throughout your house over your home's WiFi network; it even works with your Bluetooth devices. With SoundTouch, you can stream Internet radio, select music services, and your music library throughout your home. A free Bose app transforms your Apple iOS or Android mobile device into the system's remote control.
SoundTouch 30 III Wireless Speaker: The SoundTouch 30 III wireless speaker can be used by itself in one room or paired with other Bose SoundTouch wireless speakers to create a multi-room audio system.
Multiroom Audio: For most home networks, you can link up to four SoundTouch music systems together for a multi-room/multi-source audio experience. For more than four rooms, Bose recommends using Ethernet wired connections to some of the SoundTouch systems. You are able to play the same music source or different music source on each SoundTouch system, using the SoundTouch app on your Apple iOS/Android device or Windows/Mac computer. Compatible sources include -
Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The SoundTouch 30 III offers a wired (Ethernet) or wireless (WiFi) connection to your home network. The system features a rear-panel Ethernet R-J45 port and built-in WiFi (802.11 b/g/n; 2.4/5.0GHz). The system's network connection can be setup initially from the SoundTouch Controller App on your Apple iOS (7.0+) device or Android (4.1+) smartphone/tablet. You can also use a microUSB-to-USB cable (not included), along with the SoundTouch Controller App for system setup from your Windows PC (XP/7/8) or Mac (OS X 10.68+) computer.
SoundTouch Controller App: The Bose SoundTouch Controller app is required for initial setup and control of the Bose SoundTouch music system. The Bose SoundTouch Controller app can be downloaded on your Apple iOS iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, or Mac computer. Now you'll be able to setup and control the SoundTouch system from your Apple iOS or Android device, or from your Windows or Mac computer. Once initial setup is complete, you can use this app to explore Internet radio, select online music services, or browse your music library from your home network and computer for playback on the Bose SoundTouch speaker system.
Variety Of Music Sources: The Bose SoundTouch 30 III supports a variety of music options; including Internet Radio, select online music services, music files stored on your computer, as well as stored music & music apps on your Apple iOS or Android device.
Note: All music sources can be streamed to multiple SoundTouch systems.
Six Presets: You can personalize six presets to your favorite streaming music services and Internet radio stations, or playlists, artists, albums, and songs from your computer's music library. The presets can easily be set, changed, and accessed directly on the system or with the free SoundTouch app on your Apple iOS/Android device or Windows/Mac computer. You cannot set presets for Bluetooth or the Aux input.
Aux Input: In addition to wireless WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity, the SoundTouch 30 III is fitted with a rear-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input for connecting almost any portable audio device with a headphone jack or audio output. An available firmware update lets you distribute the aux input for multiroom audio.
IR Remote: The included IR remote provides basic wireless operation of the Bose SoundTouch 30 III speaker. You are able to Power the unit on/off, adjust volume up/down, select between Bluetooth or Aux sources, or choose between the six music presets. You also get basic playback functions, such as Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track. You even get to rate your music (thumbs up/down) from the remote as you listen.
Alexa Skill (via Firmware Update): The new Bose Skill for Amazon Alexa is available through a free network firmware update and is enabled through the Skills section of the Amazon Alexa companion app on your Apple iOS or Android device. The update enables you to control certain elements of the SoundTouch experience through Alexa by speaking to an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Tap, Echo Show, or other Alexa-enabled device. Simply say "Alexa, ask Bose to...". Voice control functions include-
OLED Display: The wireless active speaker's OLED display provides source and song/station information.
USB Ports (Setup Only): The USB (type-A) and (type-B) connectors on the back of the speaker are for setup only. These connectors are not designed to playback or charge smartphones, tablets, thumbdrives, or other similar devices.
AC Power: The SoundTouch 30 III wireless speaker operates off of standard household current using the supplied 5' AC power cord.
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Volunteering in Hanoi is an experience that can benefit many people including volunteers. Various volunteer organizations such as Volunteering Solutions offer different programs in the city that can benefit different groups of people. Among the popular programs offered are orphanage programs which were established to help orphan children and the English teaching programs for poor students. Other programs may also be available like programs for street children, programs for disabled children, programs for disadvantaged women, programs for poor families and communities, and others. All these programs offer unique benefits to the needy and the volunteers.
One of the great benefits of volunteering in Hanoi is that it can help improve the lives of the needy people in the city. Orphanage programs have a big impact in giving children a quality life that children with parents also enjoy. Street children programs also help in sustaining the needs of street children by providing them with food, shelter, and even sending them to school. English teaching programs also help children with poor background learn the English language which is one of the major business languages in the country. And what is good about these programs is that they can impact the lives of these people even in the future. Like when a student learns English, it is something that he or she can use when getting higher education or when applying for work. Or when you help a street child now, it can forever change his or her life for the better because he or she will be taken away from the dangers of the streets.
Also benefiting from those who volunteer in Hanoi are the organizations that house the needy people like the people running orphanages, care centers for street children, schools, and other facilities. Volunteers serve as added human resources who can do many of the routine and difficult tasks. These facilities will no longer need to hire extra people and pay them because volunteers are available and their services are free. As some of these organizations are not funded by government, it will be big savings for them not to hire more people for tasks that can be done by volunteers. This will give them a bigger budget to provide for the needs of children rather than spending their funds for salaries of workers.
Lastly, volunteers can also benefit from volunteering in the city. It can be a great opportunity to explore the city, visit many attractions, and be immersed with the culture of the country. It is also a chance for volunteers to develop friendships with other volunteers from different countries. It can also be an opportunity to improve on your skills, learn a new skill, learn new things about the history or culture of the country, and do something meaningful that can impact your life.
It is indeed true that volunteering can benefit many people. And that applies when volunteering in Hanoi. Volunteering in the city is worth the experience and worth the cost because your simple act of helping can benefit the needy and the program organizers as well as you.


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We had a great time, from Krispy Kremes to Savvy Class to Delights Crop to Evermore to cruisy couch time...we were just catching up and laughing a lot, and generally spending some time in real life instead of the facebook chat that usually sees us communicating each day. The time flew and I was dropping her back to the airport before I knew it...but all going well she'll be back in just a couple of weeks to join me with the Scrapbook Savvy Store at Long Point Retreat.
So first up, we had a class here at Scrapbook Savvy on the Friday night. My classes are now being held fortnightly and just about booking out before I get a chance to advertise them! I'm loving sharing tips and techniques with my local girls, and they are loving getting FOUR pages guaranteed from just a few hours scrapping with me....along with the best coffee around, of course ;)
My class this time was Easter theme, and the class layouts looked like this...the first one was actually the May Cybercrop Sketch, a great way to start me on a roll when I'm working out class layouts!
All the girls had a great night and got their layouts completed, I LOVE making them get messy with inks and paints and templates, so fun!
On the Saturday Sara & I spent the day at my local scrapbook shop Scrapbooking Delights with San, it went so fast and I only managed two layouts on the day...but better than nothing!
The first is my layout for my upcoming June BIG Savvy Sketch reveal coming up on the 15th, here's a peek...
The next one was a 'just because' layout which I don't seem to do enough of! This was pure fun and I love the layered washi background behind my photo...
A closeup of the gorgeous Prima flower I picked up from Delights with a cluster of flair, buttons & some Flourish With A Bling over some ribbon.
And the other cluster with some more flowers, journal spot and a gorgeous flair button from A Lil Somethin.
We went to see Evermore on the Saturday night, which was a great show although never long enough really!
This would've had to be my most favourite song of the night...
I also managed a few SMASH pages during our lazy Sunday, but you can check them out over on the Savvy blog here.
I am so grateful for the friends I've made online due to this scrappy life I've chosen for myself, people I never would have known or met in my 'real life'.
Until next time Miss Sara, I hope I got you inspired to get scrapping again and that you enjoyed your stay with me....I know I did xxx


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The property has a reception desk with plenty of information on Glasgow should you want any advice on where to go, and is open 24 hours a day. The lobby also has free Internet, and there is a luggage room and laundry if you should need this service as well. Rooms are air conditioned, and come with a number of useful kitchen facilities such as cooking utensils and oven, a fridge-freezer and microwave so that you have the convenience of being able to cook at your own leisure. There is also a spacious living area with television and other entertainment equipment, as well as a beautiful en-suite bathroom fitted with a large bathtub – ideal for relaxing long soaks after a long day! Rooms are also tended to daily by the fantastic housekeeping service, and there is also a high-speed Internet connection from within rooms as well.
If you are visiting Glasgow on a business trip, or just need to catch up with some work whilst you are here – why not take advantage of the fantastic Business Centre downstairs, with facilities including meeting rooms should you wish to host a conference at the property. There is also a gym and fitness centre if you want to get a workout in before starting your day!
When visiting Glasgow, a trip to Merchant Square is a must. Situated right at the centre of the buzzing Merchant City area, Merchant Square is home to some of Glasgow's finest restaurants and bars, making it full of atmosphere throughout the year as a regular social spot for Glaswegians and tourists. There are 9 fantastic bars and restaurants, as well as a beautiful indoor courtyard that is a favourite for those who like to people watch! One of the more favoured bars is the Beer Café, which has regular live entertainment, a fantastic array of continental beers and terrific hearty food to keep the punters happy! With over 90 beers available from all over the world, you can keep coming back and trying something new – or stick to your favourite tipple accompanied by a delicious meal! There are also events hosted here throughout the year, including showing live sport on the big screens, as well as weekly craft and design events for the creative types.
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Sundays are great days at King's Grace. We love to meet together for the purpose of connecting with each other and connecting with God. The Worship Gatherings are multi-generational meaning that we are all together as a family. (children and up) Through this approach to worship our hope is that each person who attends our gatherings will feel encouraged and refreshed. We believe that it's a God thing to all be together. Not a mandate, just a good idea. Consequently it is sometimes noisy, but then what family isn't?
All of our gatherings are a come as you are type of affair. We want you to join the family and celebrate this wonderful life we have in Christ and we also what you to be comfortable.


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Make Up DirectorSCHEDULE APPOINTMENT REFER A FRIEND BUY GIFTCARD
Year Started in the Industry:
Year Started at The Hair Company:
Favorite Quote:
"What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger "
When and How did you get your Start:
I got my start in the beauty industry by attending Graham Webb Academy and earning a certification of makeup artistry.
Why did you choose the beauty industry?
I choose the beauty industry because when I was younger I had insecurities and struggled to fit in. Makeup was always my safe place. And, I wanted to help empower and boast other women and young ladies confidence to help them feel and look their best.
Why do you love working at The Hair Company?
I love working at the Hair Company because we are a Family! We help motivate and push each other while getting to do what we love.
Favorite Product & Why:
My favorite product is the complexion rescue. It's a great get up and go product. But, you also can build off of it. It's a bb and cc cream in one it hydrates and moistures. As well as tones and corrects the skin. It's great for those who want a quick easy foundation or you can build off of it by using it as a primer to smooth out the surface before you apply your main foundation.
What is your favorite service to perform? Why?
My favorite service to perform are Makeup Lessons. I love having the opportunity to explain what the products are and demonstarte the correct techniques. Overall my favorite part of this service is when it's the clients turn to show what they've learned.
What do you feel you are strongest in technically?
Color matching!
List 3 words that describe you:
Fun, motivated, and energetic
What's your favorite thing to do in your off time?
I spend my time off with family and close friends! And, of course more makeup!
Customer service to me means always putting our clients first! Making sure the service they receive is efficient and of good quality.


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Northern Snakehead
What are northern snakeheads?
Northern snakeheads (Channa argus) are predatory fish native to Asia. They were most likely introduced to New York through aquarium dumping and accidental, as well as intentional, releases from fish markets. It is crucial that we stop the spread of this invasive predator to protect the health of our waters, wildlife and fishing industry.
Northern snakeheads are long, thin fish with a single fin running the length of the back. They are generally brown with large, dark blotches along their sides and can grow up to three feet long. They have a somewhat flattened head and a large mouth with many teeth. Northern snakeheads are very similar to our native bowfin (Amia calva). Bowfin can most easily be distinguished from snakeheads by a shorter anal fin and a rounded tail fin.
Where are they located?
Although this species prefers to live in stagnant shallow ponds or swamps, it can inhabit any of our canals, reservoirs, lakes, and rivers. In New York State, snakeheads were identified in two connected ponds in Queens, where steps have been taken to keep the population contained. Another population found in Ridgebury Lake in the town of Wawayanda, Orange County, was eradicated in 2008 using the pesticide rotenone.
How do snakeheads spread to new areas?
Northern snakehead has been found in Queens County
Besides aquarium dumping and fish market releases, people also contribute to their spread by illegally using them as bait or unknowingly transporting juveniles in the water-containing compartments of boats. Snakeheads will also spread to nearby waterbodies on their own since they can breathe air and survive for days out of water.
How can they impact me?
Northern snakehead juveniles feed on a wide variety of microscopic organisms, insect larvae, and crustaceans on which native fish rely. As adults, they feed mostly on other fish species, but also eat crustaceans, reptiles, mammals and small birds. Snakeheads have the potential to reduce or even eliminate native fish populations and alter aquatic communities. Municipalities which rely on tourist dollars from recreational fishing may suffer losses should northern snakeheads continue to invade New York waters.
What is being done?
Northern snakeheads are federally listed as "Injurious Wildlife," meaning they may not be imported or transported between states without a permit. The New York State Part 575 Invasive Species Regulation takes this a step further by prohibiting the possession, sale and transport of live snakeheads in the state.
What are the tools for management?
The mouth of a northern snakehead, U.S
Geological Survey
The best method for dealing with northern snakeheads is preventing their spread and establishment. Once they are in an area, however, there is little that can be done to control and manage them. Trap nets, electrofishing and pesticides like rotenone may be used on a case-by-case basis depending on the population size and whether the infested waterbody is connected to other waterbodies.
What can I do?
- Learn how to identify northern snakehead.
- Dispose of aquarium animals and plants in the garbage, not in waterbodies.
- Dispose of all bait in trash cans, at disposal stations, or above the waterline on dry land. Note: it is illegal to use snakehead as bait in NY.
- Dump water from boat compartments, bait buckets, and live wells on dry land.
If you believe you have caught a northern snakehead...
- Kill it immediately (remember, it can survive on land) and freeze it.
- If possible, take pictures of the fish, including close ups of its mouth, fins and tail.
- Note where it was caught (waterbody, landmarks or GPS coordinates).
- Report it to your regional NYS DEC fisheries office or to NYS DEC's Invasive Species Bureau at email@example.com or (518) 402-9425.
- You can also submit a report through iMapinvasives (leaves DEC website).
- Northern snakehead fact sheet (PDF, 390 KB)


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The Troubadour Experience
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The Ultimate George Strait Tribute Show
One of the best things about Arizona is the talented music bands all across the state. What makes The Troubadour Experience stand out is that they prefer to do things the original way, the purest way, the George Strait way – live and personal! Carrying on in true George Strait tradition, The Troubadour Experience welcomes you to a live authentic tribute to country music's most legendary performer. A music career spanning 32-years, charting 60 #1 hits and counting – more than any other artist in any genre of music. The Troubadour Experience features authentic performances of George Strait's #1 hits such as "Fool Hearted Memory", "All My Ex's Live In Texas", "Ocean Front Property", "The Chair", "Here For A Good Time" and many more!
For the millions of George Strait fans and country music lovers alike, The Troubadour Experience is a must see! With authentic concert production, this show has the look, sound and feel of a George Strait concert. Come on out and re-live your favourite memories and make new ones as you're entertained in true George Strait and The Ace In The Hole Band fashion!
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Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre
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Gander Arts and Culture Centre
Gander, NL
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Dulcimer Banjo, 3-String, Bowl Shaped. Beautifully crafted with a solid spruce soundboard and a solid sycamore neck, head stock and body. There is an attractive carved sound hole with beautiful laser cut design. The 9 frets are diatonic like the dulcimer. TUNING: Three strings, with guitar tuning pegs, are tuned D-A-d or D-A-a. Scale length 17" (430mm). Overall length 25.75" ( 655 mm); Greatest width near base is 4.5" (110mm).Overall depth, including bridge is 1.75"(44mm) Nut width 1 inch (25mm). String gages are: Base .022 wound steel, Middle:.014 and Treble: .010 plain steel. Product weight 0.5 pounds.
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How is the bodybuilding nutrition with human growth hormone? Here, you will get completed the review of HGH supplement.
Since its inception, and first application as a bodybuilding super-substance GH has remained an anabolic. that has attracted many conflicting opinions and it has been shrouded in mystery. As a hormone critical for the health and wellbeing of all humans, Growth Hormone is needed in precise amounts for the optimal functioning of a number of physiological processes and growth of body tissues, including muscle. Generally, this is achieved, resulting in growth and functioning within acceptable and normal parameters. However, an over or under production of GH can potentially cause serious health concerns.
HGH for bodybuilding
HGH, when used as a bodybuilding supplement, increases the lean body mass enhances workout performance and shortens the recovery time between different workouts. It even has the low risk of detection than the other bodybuilding drugs. HGH further strengthens the joints and ligaments, heals damaged tissues, increases the overall ability to synthesize proteins, increases insulin amount and increases overall metabolism and immune system.
GH is all-natural for the wellbeing and fitness of every human being and is produced by the brain-pituitary gland. Further, it is required in some amount for various physiological processes that take place in the body. Our body controls release or production of natural growth hormone to optimize the functions of the body. However, when there is too much or too little HGH release, it can lead to some health problems. Therefore, it is necessary to have the optimum level of HGH in the body.
Reasons strength trainers using HGH over other supplements
There are some very good reasons for this. The simple fact is that a great many bodybuilders actually prefer to use human growth hormone rather than anabolic steroids because they feel that human growth hormone creates natural looking muscles and has a more natural effect upon the body. It has a great many benefits without a great many side effects that anabolic steroids pose to the human body.
How it works for body-builders
Now, human growth hormone has been around for ages, and people usually use it to supplement genuine growth hormone disorders, often a problem with the pituitary gland, causing the children to grow stunted due to a lack of human growth hormone. Supplementing the human growth hormone in such a case allows the natural growth process to resume.
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|Symposia 7.1 Infant attachment security correlates, continuity and outcomes, and the influence of stress on care-giving sensitivity: New meta-analytic evidence
|Infant attachment security as a developmental indicator of psychosocial adjustment in childhood: A prognostic systematic review and meta-analysis
Early Childhood Attachment Stability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Couple relationship quality and offspring attachment security: A systematic review and metaanalysis
Ecological stress and maternal sensitivity: a meta-analytic review of stress associations with the Maternal Behaviour Q-Sort in infant observational studies
|Symposia 7.2 Insights from Meta-analytic and Intervention Studies of the Association between Attachment and Depression across Development
|The Link between Adult Attachment Security and Depression: A Meta-Analysis Stability and Change in the AAI in a Comparative Efficacy Trial for Depressed and Suicidal Adolescents
Maternal Depression and Maternal Sensitivity during Infancy: Results of a Meta-Analysis
Insights from Meta-analytic and Intervention Studies of the Association between Attachment and Depression across Development
|Symposia 7.3 Children's safety & the Courts: The uncomfortable intersection of developmental science and judicial decision-making for children and families at highest risk
|Beyond the best interests of the child
Safety and permanency planning for children and families coping with abuse and neglect: The struggle to apply attachment theory and research to inform lifetime-impacting decisions.
Attachment theory in the service of the court system: Contributions and risks
|Symposia 7.4 Who benefits from psychoanalytic Parent-Infant Psychotherapy and in what way? Primary and Secondary findings from a randomized controlled trial of Parent-Infant Psychotherapy for parents with mental health problems and their infants
|Randomized controlled trial of parent-infant psychotherapy for parents with mental health problems and their young infants: Findings from the main trial
"What support would you find helpful?' The influence of treatment expectations on engagement and outcomes in parent-infant psychotherapy (PIP)
Who should be targeted? Secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial that evaluates the effectiveness of parent-infant psychotherapy (PIP) for mothers with mental health problems and their infants.
|Symposia 7.5 Historical perspectives on Attachment Theory
|Relevance of Bowlby's WHO report in the development of attachment theory "Bowlby's own trauma history and creativity"
From Secure Dependency to Attachment: Mary Ainsworth's integration of Blatz's Security Theory into Bowlby's Attachment Theory


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Because I had such an enriching experience during my chat with Matt Friedman of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications (see my last post), I decided to write another post that covers the topics we discussed more broadly.
To refresh your memories, Matt Friedman came to speak with students at my school, the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communcations, a few weeks ago to discuss how to successfully lead an account in the crazy business that is PR. My last post focused particularly on different styles of firm management. Take a look here.
Aside from great advice concerning leadership, Friedman was able to give us some quick takeaways on how best to lead an account and what us students can prepare ourselves for as we enter the field. I have selected a few of my favorites here:
1) Be the chief strategy officer. As a leader, it is your job to inspire account members to innovate and think creatively. But how can you motivate your team to think strategically when you are stuck using the same old tactics? Lead the way by encouraging the flow of ideas but also by making your own contributions.
2) Always stay in front of the client's agenda. With every client account, the first thing you do is asses its needs. Don't stop there. Be in a state of constant reassessment. "Don't wait to be asked to do something," said Friedman. He adds that being a step ahead of your client's needs makes their job easier, a feat that they will be forever appreciative of.
3) Share the spotlight with you team. This one is a no-brainier. Give credit where credit is due, especially when it comes to major successes. This will keep the morale of the team high and encourage productivity. Be proactive by going out of your way to acknowledge hard work and credit not only the team for successes, but specific individuals as well.
In sum, Matt Friedman encouraged us to think logically and take advantage of difficult situations we face by learning from them — each experience is an opportunity to learn and become better public relations professionals. Thanks Mr.Friedman!<


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Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. And what is the most prominent feature of your mouth? Yes, your teeth, so better flash that beautiful smile with perfectly white, healthy choppers.
Although nothing beats the whitening treatment you can get from your dentist in Napa, there are home remedies to get that sparkling white smile. Here are some of them.
Mixture of Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda
Hydrogen peroxide is known as an antibacterial ingredient that works as a mouth and gum cleaner helping keep the mouth free of bacteria. You can mix the same amount of water with hydrogen peroxide and then swish in your mouth for one minute.
As an alternative, you can mix a small amount of baking soda with hydrogen peroxide. This can be used as a paste to eliminate plaques and stains. For best results, brush your teeth first with your normal toothpaste and then use hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.
Apply Apple Cider Vinegar
People use apple cider vinegar as a natural antibiotic as well as a teeth cleanser. This also helps eliminate stains on the teeth caused by drinking coffee and smoking. ACV can also help naturally whiten the teeth.
For best results, continuously use ACV for one month. Remember to brush your teeth with your normal toothpaste after applying apple cider vinegar.
Use Orange Peels
Some citrus fruits such as orange contain beneficial acids which help clean and whiten teeth effectively. Like with apple cider vinegar, brush your teeth after using orange peels. You can also try the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda formula for fast results.
Dentists recommend regular check-ups. Be sure to go to a trusted dental office in Napa to help you keep those teeth clean and healthy all year long. Keep in mind that your daily oral health care is up to you, so be sure to be diligent in doing your responsibilities for your oral health.


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Girls, boys clinch top BSc, BA positions in AJK
Muzaffarabad, Oct 26: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir University (AJKU) here on Monday announced results of BA/BSc examination 2010, with girls clinching top three Bachelor of Science positions and the boys grabbing Bachelor of Arts positions.
According to details, Maryam Aslam of the Government Girls Degree College, Bhimber, secured the first position by obtaining 758 out of 1000 marks. She was followed by Asma Sadiq of Chinar College, Bagh, who obtained 675 out of 900 marks, and Hafsa Shafait of Mohammadan College, Hajira, who secured 731 out of 1000 marks.
In the BA exams, first three positions were clinched by private candidates. Naveed Iqbal from district Mirpur with 581, Mohammad Haroon Ilyas from district Bhimber with 570, and Mohammad Manzoor from district Kotli with 569 marks out of 800 marks secured the first, second and third positions respectively.
AJKU spokesman Zafar Iqbal said 1309 regular and 1709 late college students appeared in the BSc exams, out of them 574 and 455 remained successful respectively. In the BA exams, 2,396 regular and 8,169 private/late college candidates appeared, out of whom 772 and 1,899 emerged successful respectively.
The result cards of regular students had been dispatched to their respective institutions, the spokesman said. He said unsuccessful candidates could send their admission forms with Rs1,700 as normal fee up to November 15.Your Comments
Student kidnapped
Peshawar: A student of the Institute of Management Sciences (IMS), Aqil Khan, was kidnapped by unidentified persons from Hayatabad Township on Monday night.
It is learnt that the student, who is about 22, had gone to a nearby mosque for offering prayers. He was on his way back home when he was picked by unidentified persons in Phase 6 of Hayatabad.
Soon after the occurrence, the police cordoned off the area and blocked all the outlets of the townships in hope of recovering the kidnapped student.
However, no recovery was made till filing of this report. Dawn
AIOU to offer MLIS in nine cities
Islamabad: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Department of Library and Information Sciences will start Master in Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) from Spring 2011 semester. The university will offer MLIS in nine cities including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sargodha and Jamshoro. Previously, the programme was based on merit bases and tutorials and workshops were held in Islamabad, but now there will be no merit system and all eligible candidates would get admission as well as the tutorials and workshops would be held in the said cities. Admissions for the Semester Spring, 2011 will start from February 1 across the country simultaneously.
Getting education from 'cradle to grave'?
Rawalpindi: It is hard to believe, but it is a fact that an academic institution by the name of Government MG Girls Primary School is being run in a 'janazagah' (a place for funeral prayers) along a graveyard in Ratta Amral.
The school-cum-'janazagah' has no toilet and students have to go to the nearby graveyard whenever they have the need for using it. They also have to go to different houses in the neighbourhood for drinking water, as their so-called school has no such facility for them.
Schoolchildren said that they were facing many problems on the premises. However teachers 'luckily' have a staff-room, but it is full of construction material for graves.
Schoolteachers Musarrat Riaz and Chand Nazneen said that students were facing great difficulties at the 'janazagah' because there was neither a toilet nor drinking water facility. Girl students have to go to the nearby graveyard for using its toilet. They also have to go door-to-door for drinking water.
According to teachers, previously the school was running in a private building but its had got it vacated about four years ago. They said that then the higher authorities shifted the school ton the 'janazagah'.
The students have to brave cold weather because the 'janazagah' is an open place, they said. They said that the place is filled with construction material for graves and many a time students sustained injuries due to it.
District Education Officer (DEO) (Elementary & Primary) Mrs. Naseem Akhtar admitted that the Government MG Girls Primary School, Ratta Amral, is being run in a 'janazagah'. She said that nobody was ready to give them a building for running the school, therefore, they decided to shift it to the 'janazagah'. "We have to give holiday to the students whenever a dead person is brought here for funeral prayers," she said. She said that the concerned school management has enough grant, but unfortunately nobody was ready for spending money on the construction of toilets and installation of drinking water facility in the school. "The whole situation is in the knowledge of higher authorities," she said.
Parents of schoolchildren expressed anger over the location of the school and said the government should shift the school from 'janazagah' to some other site in the city.
They said that it was the first example across the country that a government school is being run in a 'janazagah'.
SPELT conference concludes at FJWU
Rawalpindi: The Islamabad Chapter of the Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers (SPELT) concluded its 26th SPELT International Annual Conference in collaboration with the Oxford University Press and Fatima Jinnah Women University here on Monday.
In the three-day conference, more than 70 international and national experts delivered lectures and conducted workshops on various aspects of English language teaching. It provided an opportunity to the English language teachers to benefit from the internationally renowned scholars. The conference also included an IT Village by British Council, a book launch by the Oxford University Press and a book exhibition by renowned publishers.
In the opening session, SPELT Coordinator Dr. Umar Farooq welcomed the presenters and participants and explained the theme of the conference.
Noreen Mirza presented a review of the academic activities of SPELT, explaining that seven academic sessions were held in the previous year. She talked about the future endeavours of SPELT highlighting its importance as a forum for professional development of English language teachers. She mentioned that the recommendations of this conference would be presented to the government in order to bring a positive change in the current scenario of English language teaching in Pakistan.
Professor Dr. Samina Amin Qadir, dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Arts at FJWU, addressed the audience and mentioned that she has been a member of SPELT since its inception. She expressed the hope that after attending the conference, the participants would go back as more aware professionals.
Sohail Barki, representative of the Oxford University Press, welcomed the participants and underlined the importance of the conference as a platform for personal and professional growth for English language teachers.
He stressed on the need for upgrading textbooks in order to raise the standard of education.
Nabeel Alvi, a British Council representative, thanked SPELT and Fatima Jinnah Women University for hosting the conference and looked at it as an agent of development and change in English language teaching. He talked about the role of British Council in the development of English language teaching, as two hundred sessions were held in different parts of the country in the past year.
He also talked about the IT Village, which was organised by the British Council during the 26th SPELT international conference.
Mr. Mike, a USIS representative, welcomed the audience and talked about the support provided by the United States of America in improving the current English language teaching scenario in Pakistan. He explained different projects, which include English Access Micro Scholarship Programme, from which five thousand students across Pakistan will benefit. In addition, a training conference will be held for professional training and growth of teachers.
FJWU Vice Chancellor Dr. Saeeda Asadullah Khan addressed the audience and appreciated the record of SPELT in providing support to English language teachers for their professional development. She appreciated the role of SPELT as the courses and lectures conducted by practitioners are beneficial for professional development of teachers. She highlighted the role of Fatima Jinnah Women University in empowering women. The news
'Illegal' appointment of teachers protested
Lakki Marwat: The activists of different political parties and labour organisations on Monday held a protest demonstration against the alleged illegal appointments of teachers in a school.
The protesters gathered in front of Working Folks Grammar Higher Secondary School in Serai Naurang and staged a sit-in against illegal appointment of teachers.
They alleged that politically influenced and illegal appointments of teachers had marred the performance of the school, which had been set up to impart quality education to children of workers. They alleged that merit was violated in the recruitment of teachers.
"Besides other political recruitments a physical education teacher has been appointed as vice-principal of the school on deputation," they said. They said that labourers and political activists would be compelled to extend their agitation movement if illegal appointments of teachers were not withdrawn immediately.
They said that the teachers appointed on political basis did not fulfil the criteria. They demanded of the quarters concerned to cancel all illegal appointments forthwith and conduct screening test and interview for fresh appointments.
PPP divisional president Ihsanullah Khan, JUI district general secretary Maulana Bashir Ahmad Haqqani, president of Bannu Floor Mills Association Bahadar Zaman, Lucky Cement Workers Union leaders Saifullah and Mustafa Kamal, Shabab-i-Milli district general secretary Malik Jehanzeb Khan, JI leader Ali Khan and Rehmatullah addressed the protesters. Dawn
VC urged to solve students' problems
Peshawar: Representatives of the Muttahida Talaba Mahaz here Monday met the vice-chancellor of University of Peshawar (UoP) and asked him to resolve students' problems. A press release said the student leaders urged the Vice-Chancellor Dr Azmat Hayat Khan to abolish the self-finance scheme forthwith, reduce the hostel and admission fee besides remitting the full fee of the students hailing from terror-hit and flood-ravaged areas. Steps for safe release of the kidnapped VC of Islamia College University, Ajmal Khan, also came under discussion. They urged the varsity administration to take appropriate steps to ensure fail-safe security for the employees of the varsities. The vice-chancellor assured the students that their genuine demands would be paid proper heed.
KMC gathering on December 18
Peshawar: The 1981 graduates of the Khyber Medical College (KMC), Peshawar have been asked to register for reunion celebration to be held on December 18-19. A press release issued here Monday said the activity was meant to join hands to ensure better healthcare in the province. The programme includes dinner and musical entertainment on the grounds of the KMC, Safari train to Golra and a golf match to make it a fun-filled event. The graduates have been asked to contact Prof Nadeem Khawar at the Child Health Department of the Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) for registration. The news


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Look Below For Some Really Great Tips About Travel
Often, planning a vacation or trip seems like more of a chore than a joy. Below though, you will find some excellent ideas that will help you ease the work, and ultimately the frustration, of planning your next travel adventure.
If you've been travelling long distance with kids, stop at a playground or park before you get to the hotel, to let them run off some pent up energy. Another thing you can do is to hit the pool, as soon as you get to the hotel. This will help keep them quieter while you're in the hotel. Not only will your appreciate the peace but the other guests will, as well.
Traveling by bus with children can be a trying experience, but you can make it easier by being prepared for boredom, snack attacks and other potential circumstances. Bringing along some travel games and coloring books and crayons are great ways to keep both younger and older children occupied. If you travel overnight rather than during the day, a young child is likely to sleep through most of the trip. Pack a snack bag with food and beverages for each child. Give your children the opportunity to stretch their legs by getting off the bus during brief stops.
When you are traveling, try to pack everything in one carry-on bag. Airlines have started charging for things that they used to include in the price of your ticket, including checked bags, snacks and entertainment. There are two airlines that do not charge you to check bags, but they often have long waits at their baggage areas. You'll save time and money if you can keep everything in a single bag.
Always leave a copy of your travel itinerary with someone back at hom,e so that they can keep track of you. Be sure to include phone numbers and addresses so that they will be able to contact you if needed. You never know what sort of emergency might come up while you are away.
If you are going to travel with a young child, make sure you take breaks at least every two to three hours. These stops can be used for leg stretching and bathroom breaks. In addition, giving your child a chance to get out of the vehicle occasionally can reduce any motion sickness they may be experiencing. It takes longer, but reduces your stress levels.
No matter what hotel room you stay at when you are traveling, make sure to examine the alarm clock when you get there. Many have been previously set and may wake you up at an undesirable time. Look at the alarm clock and turn it off if you don't need to get up at a specific time.
When traveling by car such as before a long trip across country one should take the vehicle to their usual mechanic. They can check to make sure everything is in good working order before relying on the vehicle. Oil changes and a tire check will cover all the obvious bases and the finished product will be a reliable means of travel.
When dining out during your travels, take the opportunity to choose one meal completely at random. You may wind up having the best meal of your vacation and you are sure to have a little fun in the process. If you are worried about this technique, try it on a day that you will be visiting multiple restaurants, so you can fill up somewhere else if you don't like your dish.
Consider swapping souvenirs when you are traveling. Many people in other countries are interested in hats, shirts and a lot of other items that come from this country. If something catches your eye in a vendor's stall, see if they would like to make a trade with you. You will also have the opportunity to talk to local people and create interesting stories for your friends and family back home.
You can save time in the security line by purchasing a Clear Security Pass. Many large airports, and a few smaller one, are offering this high-tech pass to pre-screened travelers. The initial cost can save a traveler hours spent in security lines and the stress associated with the normal screening process.
If you're flying with a toddler and bringing a car seat, purchase a wheeled device that attaches directly to the car seat. It can be incredible difficult to tote your luggage, car seat, and a stroller through the airport. Turning your car seat into a stroller might give you a free hand, which is much needed when you have a baby in tow.
When traveling, try to learn the bus or subway system before even leaving for your trip. This saves the time and hassle of trying to figure out where you are going and how to get there. You can find the subway and bus system maps of many international cities online.
Pack a nightlight. Many people can easily find their way to their bathroom in the middle of the night at home, but attempting to do so in an unfamiliar location can lead to bumps and bruises. If you do not have the space for a night light, leave the bathroom light on, but close the door so that only a small amount of light is visible or excess light may keep you awake.
Make sure you have time for checking out of the hotel you are staying in. You don't want to be charged extra fees just because you're not able to get everything together fast enough. Give yourself plenty of time to check out of the hotel.
Listen to audio books while taking a long car trip. Listening to books will help give you have a change of pace while traveling. The audio books will give you something to do, and help keep the boredom away. You can often check out audio books at your local library.
Now that you have learned a little bit about how to simplify the process of traveling in this article, it's time to go ahead and start planning that trip. Whether you're visiting far-off lands or just flying across the country, you need to be well informed for any trip you take.


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10th Annual Two Brother's Valentine's Day Dinner
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Two Brothers Tap House (Warrenville, IL)
Tickets: Click here
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Join us for our 10th annual Two Brothers Valentine's Day Dinner on Wednesday, February 14th at the Two Brothers Tap House in Warrenville, IL. This private dinner features a pre-fixed 7-course meal with appetizers, paired with exclusive beers from our cellar and a couple surprises to take home.
This is the one night of the year we dress up the Tap House (and ourselves) to share a special menu with a very special audience. Our theme this year is "1920's Paris." It's time to take your taste buds back to a charming time in the most romantic city in the world! And feel free to dress up in your best French attire (by no means required).
Tickets are $100 per person (price includes gratuity and taxes) and are extremely limited. They are available online here or in person at the Two Brothers Tap House.
Cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. (one specific beer will be provided during cocktail hour with the purchase of the ticket).
View the 7-course menu below. Two Brothers beer and spirits pairings will be available soon.


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Someone posted something a while back that cracked me up and I want to elaborate and add my own twist to it.
If you can't handle me with my twists,head scarf, no make and sweatpants; Then you sure as hell don't deserve me with my fly ass fro, makeup and heels
You have to find me beautiful whether I am hulled out or runway ready! If I am in ratty gym wear and my afro puff is lopsided, my makeup is gone and I am covered in sweat; I want the man for me to be able to see beyond it and be able to say "You are beautiful". If I am photoshoot ready I want him to think I am beautiful. ER'BODY want you to glamour 24-7. Uh no homey. You better appreciate this satin sleep cap first!!!


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Hunt for Sydney train station stalker
A man who grabbed a woman from behind late last year in southwest Sydney had stalked her only two days before, police say.
On December 10, he grabbed the 31-year-old near Belmore Railway Station, covered her mouth with his hand and tried to drag her toward a unit block before she broke free and ran.
Two days earlier, on December 8, the same woman became spooked and ran after being followed by a man walking closely behind her.
A later examination of CCTV footage by NSW Police found that on the night of December 10 another unidentified woman was followed by the same man and escaped by seeking refuge in the front yard of a house.
"The man walks past the house, before turning back and heading towards the station," police said in a statement on Wednesday.
Then police discovered the same man was seen following a number of other women in the same area over two hours on December 22.
"He has not been seen at the station since," police said.
Detectives have released CCTV footage of the man and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
More Light Switch Covers!
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These are all great, I especially love the one with the little bees! :)ReplyDelete
Why do you not have a phone number listed anywhere?ReplyDelete
I find this blog very hard to navigate.
I need to ask a simple question that would take 5 min on phone, and I've wasted 2+ hours clicking links here that keep taking back to the same pages.
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The turnover in Finland's service industries grew by 7.3% in June to August compared to the same time period one year ago, according to Statistics Finland. Among the service industries, administrative and support service activities had the fastest turnover growth with an 11% increase from one year ago. Professional, scientific and technical activities also performed well with 9% turnover growth.
The turnover in accommodation and food service activities improved by 8.3%, while transportation and storage services enjoyed 7.4% growth. Other growth sectors were real estate activities (5.2%), information and communication (4.7%), arts, entertainment and recreation (3.8%) and other service activities (3.6%).
Services examined by Statistics Finland are exclusive of trade and the data have been adjusted for working days by eliminating the effects of calendar variations.
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I'm sharing the following event hosted by the Charlotte Beer Club and Good Eats & Meets. Much of the event falls outside of South End but the final stop is our very own Triple C Brewing! All the details are below so sign up, dawn your Santa attire and get ready to enjoy SantaCon 2012!
So, mark your calendars now, because on Saturday, Dec. 15th 2012. Registration
The Charlotte Beer Club and Good Eats & Meets are at it again! SantaCon is back! What is SantaCon you ask? Santacon is a non-denominational, non-commercial, non-political and non-sensical Holiday party that occurs once a year for absolutely no reason in over 260 cities and 36 countries around the world. SantaCon is a global phenomenon. So, in 2011, we decided Charlotte needed one. Who doesn't love Santa!!? Who doesn't love beer!!? Well, we put both together for an event that celebrates the craft beer community, where all the adults can also enjoy theholiday spirit, in EVERY way! The NORTH POLE is coming to occupy Charlotte!!! Join us as we SING, MINGLE and JINGLE our way through all of CLT's craft beer breweries.
Four Friends Brewing: 11AM-1PM-CLTSantaCon Sign in w/Food Truck
10913 Office Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 233-7071 http://www.fourfriendsbrewing.com/
NoDa Brewery/BirdSong Brewery: 1:15-2:45
2229 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 451-1394 http://www.nodabrewing.com
2315 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 332-1810 http://www.birdsongbrewing.com/
Heist Brewery: 3-4 serving Lunch
2909 North Davidson Street #200, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 375-8260 http://heistbrewery.com/
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery: 4:15-5:15
215 Southside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 525-5644 http://oldemeckbrew.com/
Triple C Brewing Company: 5:30-6:30 w/Food Truck
2900 Griffith Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 372-3212 http://www.triplecbrewing.com/
The CLTSantaCon After Party 7-10 (Location TBD)
Join the red tide and take part in the CLTSantaCon for only $10, which gives you the ability to visit any and all of the breweries taking part. Back again this year, we will have the CLTSantaCon Party Bus/Vans with admission to all the breweries for only $30 and holiday treats will be enjoyed on the bus/van. Leave everything up to us…no worries, just have FUN!
The CLTSantaCon will be HO HO HO Much Fun!
Check out our Facebook Page…Like Us & pass it on to ALL of your FACEBOOK FRIENDS. We want this to be HUGE!!
Check out our Twitter page…Follow us and pass the info to all your Twitter pals…
Check out SantaCon…http://santacon.info/
What to Wear to SantaCon? How to Put Your Own Spin on a Santa Suit!!?
SantaCon is about making merry with hundreds of your fellow Santa's, but that doesn't mean you can't stand out in the crowd! There is more than one way to pass as Kris Kringle, so choose a Santa suit that fits your own SantaCon style at one of Party City's more than 750 stores nationwide. Party City is the official SantaCon costume sponsor. Grab a bandana and gear up as biker Santa or rock the Vegas version of Ol' St. Nick. Whatever you choose, Party City helps you get your holiday party on…literally!
For more information on the Charlotte Beer Club and Good Eats & Meets go here…


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Enough of this armor thing, I m sure that Guts is gonna get this armor soonI'm more concerned about Flora whereabout, which the heck did she go? Is she dead?Last but not least! The final battle between Grunbeld and Guts, who will win?
. He charges one of them and buries his sword deep inside his shoulder. The apostle is surprised at this but he grabs the sword and simply throws Guts away with it. The apostle then transforms into some huge and hideous form to finish off Guts, but Skully appears and slices the creature in two.
yes and even sadder to see Guts walking around in the armor with one hand missing
seems that Guts has become the DiD (Damsel in Distress) of Skully recently.
I don't think Guts' iron arm would get in the way of wearing due to it's size being equivalent to his real arm. Also when has Guts every really had the upper hand against an apostle? He always has problems with every apostle he fights until he finds their weak point, which takes time. That's how he fights, he can't easily kill apostles like skull knight or Zodd so he has to basically weather an asswhooping for a while before he can see an opening or find a way to kill the apostles. He are smawt.
Really, the only ones that seems to have taken a longer time for him to finish off or was especially hard for him to beat is the snail Count, Roshinu and Mozgus.
Mozgus wasn't an apostle.
He was a fake one i suppose
No, not really, but he was as tough an an apostle might be :p.
do you think its safe to assume flora is still alive, since she "talked" to Schierke?
So Guts is an apostle to you ?^^Guil
As Flora is speaking to Schierke telepathically (of course she's still alive at this part) we can see a vague image of her sitting on a chair surrounded by fire.
Alrgiht, here is the scoop... As soon as I get off work today I am heading over to the Jusco to get my copy of Volume 25 and the current YA! So hopefully I will have the scans up in about 12 hours.... Sorry for the wait! but things worthwhile are worth the time spent waiting!!! W00t!
And be a little careful with what you say; Skully is no apostle althrough he certainly seems to be something .
Didn't you read the manga ?


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Just came back from Bali, and it has been a long long while since I put my hands into doing the actual floral arrangements for this wedding. We did not have the budget to fly any of our florists down to Bali, so we decided to work with local Balinese florists, and styled the look ourselves based on the concept we wanted -Pretty summer gardens in exotic Bali.
And I am proud to showcase the works. We customise our own lanterns, we believed God for great weather, and it was a fine day. The other side of Bali was having storms, while on the hillside we were in, were shining brightly with cool winds. Isn't God amazing.. and He gave us the best sunset we can enjoy.. At the end, every partied, even my couple could not believe that their relatives were dancing hilariously on the dance floor.. they had a great time.
And yes, I had a hair cut, real short, but chic. I love it, it was back to the look I had when I first started Heaven's Gift. I always had short hair prior to starting my own business, love the carefree, love the sporty look. Then I came to the wedding business, where parents were wondering did I look too young to plan their children's weddings.. so I had to grow my hair to look "old" and "feminine". Yes, it helped in some ways.. but after all these years, I think short hair still fits me best.. that's the real me. And I love it.
2010 is just so special.. I felt a new energy, a new love and a new outlook.. I can't explain. Somehow I know it will be a great year of great discoveries and fulfillment.. I can't wait for Him to unveil what's in store for me..


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The creation of databases for terminology work was the central issue of this year's TSS, which was jointly organized by the Institute for Information Management at the Cologne University of Applied Sciences and TermNet. There were 6 trainers and 54 participants from 22 countries.
For further information, please see TSS 2007
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