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Reports: Former Dodger Raul Mondesi sentenced to eight years in Dominican prison
In 2009, when Raul Mondesi was running for mayor of his Dominican Republic hometown of San Cristobal, his appeal to voters appeared to center on his fame as a former Dodgers star.
In a visit to San Cristobal during the campaign, Times staff writer Kevin Baxter wrote of Mondesi: "The closest he comes to a campaign pledge is repeating a desire to build a basketball court in every neighborhood."
The story is worth a read, because Mondesi is neither the first nor the last politician to capitalize on fame and fortune with little grasp of complex issues and how to solve them. We can say this much: Mondesi was elected, and his political life did not end well.
On Wednesday, Mondesi was sentenced to eight years in prison and fined 60 million pesos (approximately $1.3 million) for corruption, including the misuse of 300 million pesos in public funds, according to Dominican news reports.
Mondesi also was prohibited from holding public office for 10 years. His six-year term as mayor expired last year; he had been under house arrest since February.
Mondesi, 46, played 13 years in the major leagues, the first seven with the Dodgers. He won the National League rookie of the year award in 1994, an outfielder with the ability to hit for average and power, blessed with speed and an exceptionally strong arm. He was a two-time Gold Glove winner.
He played 1,525 games in the major leagues but never appeared in the World Series. His son, Raul Jr., an infielder with the Kansas City Royals, was the first player to make his major league debut in the World Series.
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Stonebwoy has spoken for the first time after a photo suggesting that he has finally made peace with Shatta Wale went viral on social media on Thursday, May 30, 2019.
Shatta Wale had shared the photo in which the two musicians were seated by each other in a plush-looking environment.
Captioning the photo, Shatta Wale called Stonebwoy his brother, while writing that there is strength in unity which opens many doors, adding that peace is freedom.
"Unity is strength .Love is the key to many doors. Brotherhood is Loyalty. Peace is Freedom ..My brother and I got a great vision for Ghana music and we taking it to the world ❤.. @stonebwoyb," he wrote.
Moments later, Stonebwoy has also shared the same photo with a caption which subtly explains why he had to forgive Shatta Wale and live in peace with.
"'IF it be Possible As Far It Depends On You, Live Peaceably With All Men. (Romans 12:18).' 'The Wise Shall Inherit Glory...But Shame Shall Be The Promotion Of Fools. (Proverbs 3:35)' #GhanaFirst #PeaceAndUnity#LetLoveLead #MaturityAndForgiveness #BrotherHood #1GAD."
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Changing your smile can change your life. If you're embarrassed or self-conscious about your teeth, improve them to improve how you think of yourself. Give your self-esteem a boost and you'll be that much more confident about every area of your life. With the right cosmetic dentistry solution, you'll smile more, speak up, and simply make yourself known because you're no longer hiding your teeth.
1. Brighten Up with Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening remains one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry solutions because it's fast, affordable, and it works. If you're a good candidate for teeth whitening, you can spend one hour in your Red Bank dentist's office and brighten your smile in time for a special event, meeting, trip, or just because.
Though teeth may look smooth, they are not. There are plenty of crevices and spots where food and drink can build up to cause stains. Teeth whitening can blast away the discoloration to whiten teeth completely and make you feel like you have a truly powerful smile.
2. Straighten Out with Invisalign
Straight teeth not only look better, they feel better. People who have a misaligned jaw and teeth can suffer pain from teeth clenching and grinding. This condition can eventually cause enamel erosion, compromise tooth enamel, and even damage existing dental work. Invisalign is a discreet way to make teeth straight and beautiful while also aligning your bite. The result: A straight, comfortable, healthy smile.
3. Conceal the Little Things with Composite Fillings
Fillings are for more than just correcting cavities. Tooth-colored composite fillings can also be used to eliminate gaps between teeth, repair chipped teeth, fix cracked or broken teeth, or strengthen worn teeth. Sometimes it's that one unsightly tooth that is marring an otherwise beautiful smile. A composite filling is matched to the color of your tooth enamel so it blends right in and corrects what's flawed. It's a quick and easy procedure with amazing results.
4. Reshape with Porcelain Crowns
An oddly shaped tooth can really mar an entire smile. If you have a tooth that stands out because it's so different than its neighbors because of size, shape, or color, a porcelain crown can rebuild it permanently. Crowns are customized to your smile so they fit in seamlessly. This cosmetic dentistry solution covers up a wonky tooth and protect it from damage and decay.
5. Fix Everything with Porcelain Veneers
If you have multiple cosmetic complaints about your smile, the best way to fix everything at once is with porcelain veneers. The smile makeover of all smile makeovers, veneers are so versatile they fix every big and little thing that's wrong with your teeth.
Veneers are customized to your mouth in size, shape, color, and translucency so they look like natural teeth and complement your features. You want a smile upgrade that looks natural while eliminating all the things you dislike about your smile. Veneers, done well, deliver.
Choose Your Cosmetic Dentistry Solution in Red Bank
Find out what kind of cosmetic dentistry procedures are right for your smile makeover. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Carole Sherrod Jewell or Dr. Pauline Robinson.


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The Jack Leslie statue campaign
Andy Reed Re-elected National Organiser
03 August 2007
Andy Reed has been re-elected as ASLEF's National Organiser.
He said, 'I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all the members who voted for me to retain my position as National Organiser.
'There is much work to do as we strive to continually improve ASLEF's organisation, communication and negotiating abilities.
'It has always been my aim to provide the first-class union that our members deserve. I am grateful to you for the opportunity to work towards this end for a further five years.'Back »


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Fortunately, there are a quite a few pet friendly hotels to choose from. Even in locations off-the-beaten-path, there's probably an establishment or two that allows pets.
That said, not all pet-friendly motels and hotels are the same. While it's not uncommon for them to charge fees, those fees aren't all the same.
Here are a few things you should do before settling on accommodation for you and your pet:
- Do research on restrictions and fees. Compare not only the fee, but the overall hotel rates and taxes as well. If you're traveling with a large dog, which hotel will be likely to accommodate your needs the most? Some have weight and size restrictions.
- If possible, try to book a room on the first floor so you won't have to disturb guests in the elevators or walk up and down steps with your pet. Staying on the first floor also makes it easier for you to take the animal out a few times a day for "bathroom" breaks.
- Speaking of which, make sure you understand where the designated bathroom areas will be. Any hotel will expect you to clean up after your pet. For cats, be sure to pack some disposable litter boxes. Keep them in the bathroom under the sink. If your cat sheds, pack sheets from home and cover the hotel room furniture.
- Consider staying at a pet friendly hotel that offers special in-room amenities just for your four legged friend. Some hotel chains offer things like water bowls, piddle pads, and even pet beds. A couple of chains that offer special pet amenities include Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
- If you're traveling to a major city that's popular with tourists, try to choose a resort that isn't right next to busy streets and crowds. You don't want your pet to get nervous by all the loud noise. When comparing options, look at a map to find out exactly where each hotel is located.
In addition to those mentioned above, here are some more hotels that allow pets:
- Ace Hotel
- La Quinta
- Best Western
- Loews Hotels and Resorts
- Red Roof Inn
- Hotel Indigo
- Clarion Inns & Suites
- Econo Lodge
- Holiday Inn
- Comfort Inn
There are other pet friendly hotels. These are just some of the more popular ones that you might want to check out.


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Facilities Director Mark McKenna will present quotes for snow removal equipment during the meeting. Also, county commissioners will review the 2018 Solid Waste Management Plan. They will also consider a contract for aging services with the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging.
Five executive sessions are planned, with three for legal matters and two for non-elected personnel.
The meeting starts at 8 am in the County Courthouse.


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An insight into how the COVID-19 crisis has generated urgent action to adapt the CAP to this new context.
Projects & Practice
Reintroducing the traditional practice of controlled forest burning, as means to promote biodiversity and create new business opportunities in the forestry sector.
A livestock farmer received training and undertook a consultation to find out how to improve animal welfare on his farm.
Ensuring the preservation and restoration of species and habitats in Saxony, by offering free advice and relevant qualifications to land users.
An educational institution for farmers in Austria used RDP support to develop a training programme using digital, web-based technologies and applications.
Bringing together public authorities, research institutes and farmers to explore low carbon emission production models in agriculture.
A project that demonstrates how agri-environment support can significantly help the protection of the environment while also increasing the profitability of a farm.
A series of theoretical and practical training courses on work safety for small private forest owners and forest users.
A project offering training modules targeting bovine breeders to promote alternative methods to maintain healthy livestock and decrease the use of antibiotics
Training on small-scale water retention was provided to the staff of relevant regional authorities in order to confront the impact of climate change at regional level.


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New York hardcore legends Madball release new album "For The Cause", the follow up to 2014's "Hardcore Lives", on June 15th via Nuclear Blast. The band have uploaded the second in their "Behind The Cause" videos, a short YouTube clip from the studio where the album was recorded.
You can watch the clip below – and check out the first instalment if you missed it too.
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BethAnn Telford, an endurance athlete and brain cancer survivor, advocate for brain cancer patients–especially children, made a special delivery for the DIPG Advocacy Group this past week on Capitol Hill. A letter to the leadership of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House, and Committee Staff was first drafted on October 18th as a formal request for a hearing for DIPG, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, the DIPG Awareness Resolution (H. Res. 114) and the consequences of a DIPG diagnosis through the testimony of Jace Ward, a 20 year-old law student, from Wamego KS recently diagnosed with the disease which usually affects very young children. H. Res. 114, which exposes facts about DIPG, pediatric brain cancer, and the failure of our medical research system to adequately fund research into cures for pediatric cancer in general, was introduced to the House of Representatives on Feb. 8 of this year by Jackie Speier (D-CA-14) and David Joyce (R-OH-14) amid 17 initial cosponsors, and currently has the signatures of 66 members of Congress as of October 22. The Resolution also designates May 17 as National DIPG Awareness Day.
The courier for the request letters could have not been a more perfect match for the project. BethAnn Telford is especially concerned with pediatric brain cancer support due to the inequities in research funding for the #1 killer of children in the United States with cancer. She speaks out with her activism and creates hope with her amazing feats of athletic prowess, including the World Marathon Challenge in January 2017 for ABC2, Accelerate Brain Cancer Cures, all while living with a brain tumor and the many related challenges it brings. "I try to be an example to others to show that anything is possible, and to never, never, never give up no matter your difficulties. The fact that I inspire others is something that I truly enjoy, especially for the many young children who are battling cancer that I advocate for. It's the smiles on their faces, which motivates me to keep going."
Pediatric brain cancer is the leading cause of disease-related childhood mortality in the United States, and DIPG is responsible for the majority of those deaths every year. The second most common brain tumor in children, there has been no change in the standard treatment protocol of radiation and palliative care for DIPG since Neil Armstrong's daughter died of it in 1962. The DIPG Awareness Resolution has for its purpose to shine a light on a very dark place in our society where death by childhood cancer has somehow become acceptable due to the small patient population sizes, relatively speaking, typically associated with any pediatric cancer sub-type. Corporate interests and immediate returns on investments dominate the decision-making in the medical research industry; in any given year over the past decade, the US government has purposed less than 4% of the cancer research budget to pediatrics, a wholly inadequate amount to produce significant results in creating solutions for children suffering from brain cancer.
Ms. Telford delivered on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 the Hearing Request Letter with accompanying documents to Frank Pallone (NJ-9), Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce; Greg Walden (OR-2), Ranking Member of the Committee; Anna Eshoo (CA-18), Chairman, Health Subcommittee, and Dr. Michael Burgess, Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce. Also the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) was included in the deliveries, as well as the Energy and Commerce Committee Staff. The request for the hearing precedes the DIPG Advocacy Groups final push for a House Vote on H. Res. 114 before May 17, 2020, with the Fall support letter for H. Res. 114 to be sent out to the entire House of Representatives before the Winter Break.
Email and snail-mail copies are being sent to all other Energy and Commerce Committee Members. "After 4 years of traveling to Washington to deliver information to the Offices of Congress on Capitol Hill, I do know that DIPG Advocacy Group will never attain the numbers of boots on the ground that other advocacy groups and cancer lobbies enjoy. With wings in the air, we represent the bereaved, children who will never have the chance to speak, and those fighting to stay alive right now. A hearing would get the information to the Membership directly, which is the best we can do in our democracy today. Pray for us," states Janet Demeter, organizer of DIPG Advocacy Group, about this next phase of strategy to get "the little bill that could," more attention, and hopefully a House vote before the end of the 116th Congress. The first version of the bill was introduced to the second session of the 114th Congress in 2016.
Accompanying the hearing request is a joint statement of experts attesting to the value of DIPG research with respect it's important contribution to oncology and neurology, penned by Dr. Adam Green of the University of Colorado Denver, and expert in pediatric neuro-oncology at Children's Hospital CO. Other supporting experts lending their signatures were: Dr. Charles Keller, Scientific Director, Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute (Beaverton, OR), Dr. Sabine Mueller, Director of DIPG Centre of Expertise, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, Dr. Michelle Monje, Associate Professor of Neurology, and by courtesy, of Pediatrics, Pathology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA), Dr. Miriam Fouladi , Chair COG, CNS Committee and Director, Brain Tumor Center Chair, Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute, Children's Hospital Cincinnati, and Dr. Marc Souweidane, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Weill-Cornell Medical College and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (New York, NY).
DIPG Advocacy Group is an association of pediatric cancer foundations and individual childhood cancer advocates organized in support of H. Res. 114, also named #Moonshot4Kids, first convening in Washington DC in December 2017. Notably Janet Demeter, founder of Jack's Angels Foundation in Agua Dulce, CA, Elizabeth Psar with Julia Barbara Foundation in Knoxville TN, and Paul Miller, childhood cancer advocate from the greater Denver CO area, are co-founders of the group. Jack's Angels was involved with the first DIPG Awareness Resolution introduced to the California Legislature in 2014 by CA Assemblyman Scott Wilk (currently State Senator) and CA Senator Steve Knight, who in 2015 was elected to represent California's 25th District and introduced the first national DIPG Awareness Resolution to US Congress in January of 2016. Since then, with the help of the Michael Mosier Defeat DIPG Foundation in Bethesda MD and its affiliates across the country, its "DIPG Across the Map" program helped ensure that in 2019, 32 States have declared a gubernatorial proclamation or legislative resolution for DIPG Awareness Day May 17th, also designated in the National Resolution.
Coincidentally, Jace Ward's diagnosis date May 17, 2019 for DIPG has brought Lisa Ward JD, his mother, Jace, and his sister Brooke to Washington DC to join with DIPG Advocacy Group on their last trip to Capitol Hill in September 2019. The group supports this family with the rare opportunity for a patient to speak in real-time to the experience, as most DIPG patients are 5-9 years of age and live an average of 9 months post-diagnosis with treatment. DIPG children experience the decline of their bodies, losing function until respiration ceases while retaining full cognitive awareness of the experience. Most never have the opportunity to speak to the experience, and seldom do families feel inclined toward hopeful advocacy. Jace's experience addresses, in real-time, the tragic challenges so many children face with access to few treatments which are almost entirely funded by philanthropy, by parent-led foundations.
While DIPG Advocacy Group has struggled to have the reach of 435 Districts in the House of Representatives, they had luck in the Senate, as S. Res. 223 passed unanimously on May 23 of this year, led by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jack Reed(D-RI), retroactively declaring May 17, 2019 as National DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Due to the continuing work of the group to see such a Resolution pass before the big day, the Senators have agreed to put the Resolution through again for 2020. "At this point, all we can do is keep moving, and keep our fingers crossed!" A hearing with the House of Representatives or no hearing, the group returns the Capitol Hill the week of January 13, 2020. For more information about the day-to-day workings of the group, visit the DIPG Advocacy Group facebook page, and their website at www.dipgadvocacy.org.


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1 September 2001
Source: MinnesotaMUFON (YouTube channel)
The late Terry Hansen was the leading "UFOs and the mainstream media" researcher in the U.S.
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" 'Media UFO Censorship'
Researcher, investigative journalist and author of 'The Missing Times' Terry Hansen reveals the remarkable and persistent difference in UFO-related news coverage between local and national news organizations. Hansen reviews the history of censorship and propaganda during the twentieth century. He explains how and why the elite news organizations work closely with government agencies during times of national crisis and reviews the evidence for such media-government collusion over the course of the half-century-long UFO controversy.
About the Presenter
Terry Hansen was an independent journalist with an interest in scientific controversies and the politics of mass media. He followed the UFO controversy for decades and wrote about it for various media. In addition, he organized and moderated two symposiums about 'The Science and Politics of UFO Research' for the Science Museum of Minnesota. Hansen held a bachelor's degree in biology and a master's degree in science journalism, both from the University of Minnesota. He was a founding partner of KFH Publications, Inc., a Seattle computer-magazine publishing company. He was an active private pilot with ratings for single-engine aircraft and gliders. He lived in the Canadian Gulf Islandswith his wife, Jessica.
He passed away suddenly in June of 2014. Thankfully, he left his mark on the global UFO community through his writings and presentations many of which were recorded. Special thanks from past, present and future researchers of this subject go to those who have recorded these presentations for the historical record."
Related posts:
The late Terry Hansen, U.S. Journalist, Author,
UFO Lecturer & Researcher (keyholepublishing.com photo)


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"I'm going to marry you," Shannon told Justin. She didn't usually say "crazy things" on first dates, but she had a feeling they were meant to be. She was right—less than five months later, Justin proposed.
Shannon met Justin through mutual friends on his annual Maryland Trek, a hike and bike across Maryland dedicating each day to a child battling cancer. She loved that Justin was a "great guy doing good for the world," and after a week of texting and phone calls, Shannon agreed to a date.
August 2019 marks one year of marriage for the happy couple, who will celebrate with yet another Maryland Trek. Shannon believes they "serve humanity better together than they do apart." Justin even had "partnership" engraved in Shannon's wedding ring. Whatever life brings, they're embracing it together.
"Smyth was wonderful... Everything felt right," Justin says about his experiences when engagement and wedding ring shopping. "It was very personal and genuine." He and Shannon truly feel part of the Smyth family, saying "Smyth Jewelers is our go-to for gifts on any occasion."
Smyth Jewelers congratulates Shannon and Justin on their first year of marriage and can't wait to help them celebrate even more milestones together.
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New York City and latex clothing…a perfect match, no? With the city's venerable Fashion Week upon us presently, all eyes are turned to the Big Apple to see who is wearing what, and as always we are on the look-out for shiny lubed couture. In the midst of all the Dior, the Carolina Herrera and DKNY we don't always see so much 'alternate wardrobe' (though things have been getting better of late) but this year Dawnamatrix happens to be contributing to the big city's fashion in a big way. We provided a black latex bodysuit and gloves for the Major Models New York SS16 Promotional Video, see here or at YouTube here.
Though our outfit is seen at the 1:45 – 1:55 mark we do recommend the full breath of this nearly 4 minute video. The locations of a great city can make a photo collage (still shots or film) into something otherworldly sublime….and here one catches the models inside and out, from taxi cabs to penthouses, to garages to the venerable white-tiled New York subway system, cavorting, walking and leaning in landscapes as thrilling as the clothes they wear. We even get rich shots of the ladies walking in high foliage and against the famous skyline on the water…and even a model sauntering across a bridge at night. And the grand variety of the outfits, well one must truly congratulate the stylist El Lewis here for expert choosing.
Director Meng Johnson sets each individual tableau perfectly, working off Delwin Kamara's expert eye in production coordinating (no small feat in a city like Manhattan) while Jackie Krajunus and Grace O'Niell of Makeuppro.org provide the make-up and hair styling.
This Katia Sherman executive produced Major Models New York SS16 Promotional Video is a piece of visual art we are thrilled to have been a part of, as much as we love being a part of New York City every time we visit.
Go to the Major Model Management website here and Meng Johnson's here.


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John Brooks brought the sad news to DSC of the passing last week of long-time sportscar race Max Cohen-Olivar at the age of 73.
Cohen-Olivar hailed from Morocco and, in 2001, at his final appearance at the Le Mans 24 Hours, became only the 9th driver to compete in the great race on 20 or more occasions.
His run at Le Mans began in 1971 in a Wicky Racing Team Porsche 908/2 (above) and began a run of entries that saw him race in both GT and Prototype machinery including a De Tomaso Pantera, Lancia Beta Monte Carlo and LC1, Porsche 956 and 962 as well as Tiga, Chevron, Cougar and Lola cars.
His final pair of appearances came in 2000 and 2001, both times aboard a GT class Porsche with Seikel Motorsport, the 2000 race seeing the second of his pair of class podium finishes, 18th overall, 3rd in GT with Michel Neugarten and Tony Burgess.
His first class podium had come back in 1982, 12th overall, second in Gp.5 in the Sivama Motor-entered Beta Monte Carlo with Joe Castellano and Jean Marie Lemerle (below).
2000 pics copyright to and courtesy of John Brooks
1971 and 1982 pics courtesy of racingsportscars


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January 20 – April 14, 2019
Organized by Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Just as our exhibitions are constantly changing and growing, so too are our collections continuing to grow and mature. In recent years, various gifts and acquisitions have been transformative in shaping the Dixon's collection for the future, helping to position us as one of the nation's leading centers for the study of late nineteenth and early twentieth century art. Over the years, we have used the Dixon's renowned permanent collection to tell a variety of stories, from the history of the Dixon itself to the story of Impressionism. We will be examining our collection of fine and decorative art through a different lens. Eye to Eye: A New Look at the Dixon Collection considers our permanent collection through the themes that inform its subject matter. This exhibition highlights some of the major ideas that influenced art produced in Europe and the United States from the eighteenth through the early twentieth century. Artists returned again and again to timeless subjects that continue to inspire us to this day, including scenes of modern entertainment, views of the landscape in all its variety, and images of contemporary men, women, and children. The artists who created the works that addressed these themes employed many techniques, but they all stressed a sense of immediacy and a willingness to explore new approaches to art-making.
Come revisit your old favorites in the Dixon permanent collection and see them contextualized and showcased in a completely new way.
Sponsored by:
Karen and Preston Dorsett
Nancy and Steve Morrow
Gwen and Penn Owen
Chris and Dan Richards
Barbara and Lewis Williamson
Image description: James Jacques Joseph Tissot, Sunday Morning, 1883; Etching and drypoint; Collection of Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Museum purchase with funds from Mrs. Robert McDowell, Mr. Alan Catmur, and Mr. John C. Catmur, 1986.2
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P&G: Proctor and Gamble insert
RP: Red Plum insert
SS: Smart Source insert
RR : Register Rewards at Walgreens (good for $$ off during next visit)
$1/1, $1/2 : 1 dollar off 1 item, 1 dollar off 2 items, etc.
2/$1, 3/$2: Buy 2 items for 1 dollar, buy 3 items for 2 dollars, etc.
B1G1 : Buy one item get one item free
B2G1: Buy two items get one item free
Beep: The register beeps when a coupon is scanned to signal the cashier must take further action, like entering a price
Blinkies : Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights
Catalina: Catalina coupons print from a separate machine by the receipt printer
DND: Do not double
Ea.: Each
ETS: Excludes trial size
Exp.: Expires
GC: Gift Card
IVC: Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens' store coupons found in ads and monthly booklet
MIR: Mail-in rebate
OYNO: On Your Next Order
OOP: Out Of Pocket
OOS: Out Of Stock
Peelie: Coupons that are peeled off a package, commonly found on milk and diapers
PSA: Prices starting at
Rain Check: Promise from a store to sell an OOS product at a sale price when it is back in stock. Must ask for a rain check to receive one, generally from a manager.
RR: Register Rewards, Walgreens' Catalina coupons that are good for a dollar amount off OYNO
Q: Coupon
Stacking: Using both a manufacturer's coupon and a store coupon on one item
UPC: Universal product code, bar code
Tearpad: Pad of coupons attached to a display, shelf, or refrigerator door.
WYB: When You Buy
YMMV: Your mileage may vary – each clerk/manager/store may be different
Why coupon?To save money of course. Some find couponing to be emotionally rewarding as well.
What is couponing?Matching coupons with stores sales, rebates, and other promotional offers to get the lowest possible price and to stock up on much needed supplies.
Where can you find coupons?EVERYWHERE!
- Sunday newspaper – Coupon inserts (RP, SS, P&G, and occasionally bonus inserts depending on your area of the country: Parade Magazine, General Mills, Target).
- Internet: printable coupons – There are a vast array of printable coupons – on printable coupon sites and manufacturer's sites. RedPlum, SmartSource,and Coupons.com.
- Coupon mailers from unsolicited companies or from a manufacturer with whom you have signed up in the mail or online.
- In magazines – in particular, All You Magazine!
- Inside products or on the box of a product
- Loaded to your savings card, if available, or to your cell phone
- Coupon trains – Circulate and swap coupons, through the mail or in person, with family and friends. My favorite is Coupons and Things by Dede!
- Writing to companies- I frequently write to companies and give them legitimate feedback on why or why not I love their products (Eg. Saggy, leaky diapers, etc). I always include all of my contact information and rarely request coupons, but I usually receive high value coupons by mail anyway! Read more information about writing to companies for coupons from a previous post HERE!
- Store Weekly Circular or In-store –
Catalina/CAT - coupon on back of store receipt or printed after receipt
Blinkie or Tear Pad – coupon from a small blinkie machine or pad – typically near the relevant product
Peelie – coupon on product itself
Blinkie or Tear Pad – coupon from a small blinkie machine or pad – typically near the relevant product
Peelie – coupon on product itself
There are several different types of coupons. Something for all beginning couponers to realize is that you may use ONE manufacturer coupon and ONE store coupon per item. When doing so, I recommend always using the manufacturer coupon first. Otherwise, the register will sometimes beep which leads to flustered cashiers.
1. Manufacturers coupons: These are the coupons that you typically get out of the Sunday paper. Peelies, blinkies and coupons that you get in the mail are also normally manufacturers coupons. These are the most common type of coupons. You can also receive coupons by writing to the Manufacturer. Read how to do so here! The store does not take a loss if you use a coupon. They are reimbursed from the manufacturer plus $.08 for handling, and it got you to come into their store. Don't ever let a cashier make you feel bad for using a coupon!
2. Store coupon: A store coupon is a coupon that is issued by the store. At the top it says the name of the store and usually has their logo. These coupons are reimbursed by the store themselves. Store coupons can be combined with a manufacturers coupons. This makes for an awesome deal! Combining 2 coupons with a store sale usually results in FREE items. Always give the cashier your manufacturer coupon before the store coupon to avoid register beeps!
3. Loyalty coupon: These coupons are the ones you scan at the register to receive sale prices and promos. They are basically just another type of store coupon. You can add as many as you like. They do not double or triple and they do expire. When you check out you don't have to do anything but swipe your card and they automatically come off!
4. Printable coupon: Manufacturer coupons can be printed from a few different sites. I usually get mine from coupons.com, redplum.com, Coupon Network and smartsource.com, however there are others out there. Once my coupons have printed, I always hit the back button to print a second copy.
5. Catalinas: (CCM) These are also called "check out" coupons, they are handed to you by the cashier with your receipt. They are incentives to shop with that same store again and buy the same products. Not only are Catalinas coupons but they can also be like cash. You might get a reward that you can use on your next purchase like cash. Hy-vee and Walgreen's print out catalinas, however catalinas from Walgreen's are usually known as Register Rewards. The phone number for the Catalina company if you have a problem is 1-888-826-8766.
6. Phone coupon: These coupons are coupons that arrive to you via text message, of course. Sometimes, you must be able to access the internet in order to use these coupons though. These coupons work a lot like e-coupons. They are usually do not double or triple, and they do expire. When you go to check out, you simply show the cashier your text message, or let them scan the barcode on your phone. I receive a number of phone coupons and they come in a variety of forms, they also come at all sorts of different times (some come once a week, but most come once a month). I phone coupons from Target, Redbox and Hy-Vee, to name a few.
Spotting a Fake coupon:
Spotting a fake is actually more for the stores than you, but you need to learn how to make yourself aware of how to spot fake coupons so that you don't find yourself printing off a fake coupon. It's also helpful to be able to point out why your coupon is NOT fake to a cashier.
While you may be able to print your coupons off in black and white or in color, I would recommend you print in color. If you print your coupons in black and white, you risk the store not taking your coupon, so I would simply not print any in black and white anymore. Especially since if they do not take them you can't really go back and print them again. I know that ink is expensive, but I would much rather get a great deal on something, so I am pay the extra money for color ink cartridges. (I usually find good deals on Amazon and use my free Amazon gift cards for these!)
Grab one of your printable coupons. The number one, easiest way to it take a look at the top right hand corner. See the expiration date? Behind it should be small yellow dots, this is a security watermark. Also, many coupons have another watermark below that one. If it is a Smart Source printable they do not have the yellow dots but a larger watermark behind the amount you are saving.
Also, when showing cashiers and managers how to know if they are photocopied or a fake I point out that the serial number in the 2-D bar code at the top right are always different. If I had copied these coupons they would all have the same number! But, I usually have 2 of the same coupon because you can print them twice, and I can show them that they are different numbers.
If they really want to above the bar code at the bottom it actually tells the retailer how to go online and authenticate the coupon. It tells them to not accept without the dot-scan barcode below the expiration date.
Here is some great information from their site:
What if a store won't take my coupon?
Please let us know, (http://www.cents-off.com/) and we'll send them information to help better inform them about printable coupons. They want you to have a positive experience; they just may not know the facts.
We also encourage you to refer them to the Retailer Resources on this site (the URL is printed on most coupons) and/or contact their corporate headquarters. Sometimes local stores are not aware of their corporate policy to accept printable coupons.
Finally, call their customer service line and let them know you want to use your coupons at their store.
Do's and Don'ts
There are a lot of online coupons out there. You may come across offers that appear to be legitimate coupons, but you aren't sure. Here are some simple guidelines on how to verify and get the most from online coupons.
You should never see the actual coupon on your screen, only an offer to print it.
Real coupons require special software to print proper barcodes and limit the number of prints of each coupon.
Print coupons only from the brand website for the products you are interested in, or well-known savings sites like Coupons.com or major websites that you trust.
Avoid coupon-swapping sites and websites that post images of coupons.
Never pay for a coupon.
Don't make or use copies of coupons or printouts of scanned images of coupons.
Be suspicious of printable coupons for a free product or one that seems too good to be true. It probably is!
It makes retailers angry to receive fake coupons! As a result, they end up deciding on their own to not take internet printables. However, if it is a large chain store each individual store CAN NOT decide to do this for their store only. They have to follow corporate policy. So don't let them make you feel bad or not take your coupon. This is where you have to know your rights. It has been hard for me to learn to stand up for myself with a cashier and manager. I am always nice and polite, but I don't let them make up rules or tell me that I can't use a coupon when I clearly can. I do always try to be sure that I have legit coupons though!
For more help getting started refer to my previous posts:
*Are Samples Worth it?
*How to Build a Stockpile
*Shopping at Wal-Greens
*Why didn't My Register Reward Print?
*Rainchecks 101
*Stockpiling VS. Hoarding
*Writing to companies for coupons
*How many coupons can I use in different scenarios?
*Target Shopping
*More Tips for Getting Started
*How to Read a Deal
*Couponing FAQ Part 1 - Avoiding the 5 top "Newbie" Couponing Pitfalls
*How to save on Meat and Produce
*30 Ways to Lower your Grocery Bill WITHOUT Coupons
*Amazon's Subscribe and Save
*Does Clipping Coupons Really Pay Off?


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Our hearts are so devastated that Darl passed away late summer. He can never be replaced.
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IAPT as it is known, in short means "Improvement In Access for Psychological Therapies". For years its been rolling out here and there and yet in the area of what should have been patient choice it avoided that - instead becoming a DWP related prefered model of choice to tighten up the nuts and bolts in an economy without too little export led engineering anyway ... The whole country has not been fit for purpose for years .. Deluded by bureau-jobs and a growth in the "middle classes"
But....has access to therapy improved in Birmingham ? Who knows as yet . Who knows what the Birmingham public really thinks ? Who knows whether psychological therapy in Birmingham is aiding more people in Birmingham to discuss life's distresses and not take pills and be open to possible side effects and delayed connection of what should be social and psychological connections ? Who knows very much ?
We at UserWatch hope someone runs a survey soon that is owned by the public and for the public because a considerable amount of money was shunted through trainees in 2009 - 2010 (£2.6 million) and its time the public experience was tested.
Rumours persist that so far an IAPT contract or set of contracts to serve Birmingham has not been finalised as yet . Meanwhile Patient Choice creeps on and on and perhaps in a few years it will become real . It may be hit by a tsunami of needs though as the welfare tectonic plate state creates crushing misery and slavery like conditions for some to survive in .
GP consortia in Birmingham are quite slow and far behind in their social psychological knowledge and arguably in the need to organise and localise more supply and provide real choices that are not simply 3rd sectorised for under-cutting value .
The BSMHF Trust looks set to try to plug the gap with an attempt to create a 5 year contract but will it succeed ? Will outgoing PCT commissioners favour that ? Will GP consortias in Birmingham be ready to take on IAPT responsibilities ? Where there is a lot of "will's", there's chaos ...
Its worth reading Sue Turner CEO's feb 2011 report and what she has to say . It reveals to a mapping out of GP consortia's in Bham set along PCT boundary type lines ..
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Chapter 1 solution for Risk Management
Practice Questions
Problem 1.8.
Suppose you own 5,000 shares that are worth $25 each. How can put options be used to provide you with insurance against a decline in the value of your holding over the next four months?
You should buy 50 put option contracts (each on 100 shares) with a strike price of $25 and an expiration date in four months. If at the end of four months the stock price proves to be less than $25, you can exercise the options and sell the shares for $25 each.
Problem 1.9.
A stock when it is first issued provides funds for a company. Is the same true of an exchange-traded stock option? Discuss.
An exchange-traded stock option provides no funds for the company. It is a security sold by one investor to another. The company is not involved. By contrast, a stock when it is first issued is sold by the company to investors and does provide funds for the company.
Problem 1.10.
Explain why a futures contract can be used for either speculation or hedging.
If an investor has an exposure to the price of an asset, he or she can hedge with futures contracts. If the investor will gain when the price decreases and lose when the price increases, a long futures position will hedge the risk. If the investor will lose when the price decreases and gain when the price increases, a short futures position will hedge the risk. Thus either a long or a short futures position can be entered into for hedging purposes. If the investor has no exposure to the price of the underlying asset, entering into a futures contract is speculation. If the investor takes a long position, he or she gains when the asset's price increases and loses when it decreases. If the investor takes a short position, he or she loses when the asset's price increases and gains when it decreases.
Problem 1.11.
A cattle farmer expects to have 120,000 pounds of live cattle to sell in three months. The live-cattle futures contract on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange is for the delivery of 40,000 pounds of cattle. How can the farmer use the contract for hedging? From the farmer's viewpoint, what are the pros and cons of hedging?
The farmer can short 3 contracts that have 3 months to maturity. If the price of cattle falls, the gain on the futures contract will offset the loss on the sale of the cattle. If the price of cattle rises, the gain on the sale of the cattle will be offset by the loss on the futures contract. Using futures contracts to hedge has the advantage that it can at no cost reduce risk to almost zero. Its disadvantage is that the farmer no longer gains from favorable movements in cattle prices.
Problem 1.12.
It is July 2010. A mining company has just discovered a small deposit of gold. It will take six months to construct the mine. The gold will then be extracted on a more or less continuous basis for one year. Futures contracts on gold are available on the New York Mercantile Exchange. There are delivery months every two months from August 2010 to December 2011. Each contract is for the delivery of 100 ounces. Discuss how the mining company might use futures markets for hedging.
The mining company can estimate its production on a month by month basis. It can then short futures contracts to lock in the price received for the gold. For example, if a total of 3,000 ounces are expected to be produced in September 2010 and October 2010, the price received for this production can be hedged by shorting a total of 30 October 2010 contracts.
Problem 1.13.
Suppose that a March call option on a stock with a strike price of $50 costs $2.50 and is held until March. Under what circumstances will the holder of the option make a gain? Under what circumstances will the option be exercised? Draw a diagram showing how the profit on a long position in the option depends on the stock price at the maturity of the option.
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Series: Leopard #9
Published by Jove Genres: Paranormal
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Evangeline Tregre is trying to leave her former life behind. She wants nothing to do with the Leopard's of Louisiana. Evangeline is following her passion to San Antonio where she opened a bakery. She is satisfied to start her days early and end them late baking for her customers. However, she never counted on one of her customers disrupting her new quiet life.
Alonzo Massi is content to lead a life alone with his dangerous Amur Leopard. He is coming up in the San Antonio mob scene. The last thing Alonzo needs with the danger stalking closer is a woman. One look at Evangeline and Alonzo's life is changed forever. He cannot run from the feelings she inspires. Can he romance her and protect her from his life?
Christine Feehan takes her readers on a fiery wild ride in Leopard's Fury. I could not get enough of this story. I was addicted from page one! Evangeline and Alonzo set the pages ablaze with their intense forbidden attraction. Feehan's characters are rich with provocative and poignant backstories. I'm not sure there are two characters more worthy of a happy ending than Evangeline and Alonzo. I became deeply attached to them both and could not wait for them to give in to the passion between them.
I cannot believe that Leopard's Fury is the ninth book in Feehan's Leopard's series. It is not necessary to have read the previous novels to follow this one but it does make it much sweeter. I love when characters from past novels show up in new ones and this one is full of juicy stories from beloved Leopard series characters.
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How to: Properly use gym equipment
One of the reasons that people are hesitant to go the gym is just because they're not sure how to use gym equipment and they're overwhelmed by the fear of looking silly. Well there's no reason to worry so much, everyone has to start somewhere and it's easy to learn as you go. The basic principles to remember are always warm up, start slow and don't overexert yourself, keep the machines clean, and ask for help if you need it!
For all machines, you must first check that they are positioned properly for you. There are usually knobs on the machine that will allow you to adjust the position of the seat, and there will sometimes be other controls that allow you to adjust the angle of the seat's back or the position of the handles. Getting the most out of your workout relies largely on having proper form.
For resistance machines, be sure to check the resistance so that it is not too light or too heavy for you. Start small if you are not sure where you're at when it comes to strength. You can always add more weight if you feel you aren't pushing yourself, but trying to move too much weight to start with could lead to a serious muscle strain. Here are some guidelines to using a few popular machines.
Leg Press
Sit on the seat and press your feet against the flat part of the machine directly in front of you. Bend your knees and place your feet about shoulder width apart, keeping them flat on the machine throughout your exercise so you are not pushing forward with your toes. Stay seated completely, and using your legs and core muscles, push on the platform until your legs are just short of being completely extended. Return by pulling your legs back into the starting position, and repeat. Your movements should be precise and controlled. Don't just kick forward wildly or allow the platform to fall back because of its own weight.
Shoulder Press
Position the seat so that when you grab the handles, your elbows are at shoulder level and your feet are planted firmly. Allow your core muscles to keep you steady as you are doing the exercise and keep your back straight throughout. It can be tempting to arch your back as you're pushing, but that puts the strain on your back instead of your arms. Keep your wrists straight and grab the handles, pushing up until your arms are just short of being completely extended. Lower the handles back to the starting position and repeat.
Rowing Machine
This is my personal favorite because it works out so many different muscle groups at the same time. While a rowing machine is technically a cardio machine, you are able to apply resistance to your movements for a more intense workout. The movements are a little more complicated than other machines, but once you get the hang of it should be easy. Start slowly and with low resistance so that you can practice the proper form, then ramp it up when you're ready.
First, make sure you can sit comfortably with your feet planted firmly on the pads. Bend your knees and bring yourself to the front of the machine so that you can grab the handle. Keep your arms stretched out and extend your legs until there is only a slightly bend left so that you can push yourself to the back of the machine.
At this point, lean back slightly and use your shoulders to pull your arms back until the handle is just in front of your stomach. Keep your elbows pointed down and near your sides, and extended your legs to push the seat back completely. To return, straighten your arms first and lean forward slightly. Bend your knees to slide the seat up, and repeat.
Hopefully this information encourages you to try out some of the machines at the gym if you've never done it before. Many machines have diagrams with instructions on them, and if you're still confused you can always ask someone there for help. Check with your gym to see if there are any options to you get started. They might offer a personal trainer who can show you how to use the machines, or they might even have group training classes. Getting started is really the hardest part so once you get over that hurdle, these machines can definitely add a good change to your routine.


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We have a winner from last week!! The lovely and talented B.E. Earl correctly identified
"If you'll notice the arterial nature of the blood coming
from the hole in my head, you can assume that we're all
having a real lousy day."
from "Waterworld". Bravo, Earl, bravo!! Onto this week's clue, a movie from 1982:
"You know what Henry? You're a regular barnyard exhibit.
Good luck, Crimestoppers!!


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Patrick's double duty S2000
I've known Patrick now for about 8 years. When I first met him he came rolling up in a Integra with black painted spoon calipers, and black painted Teins. I was appalled that someone would disgrace a spoon caliper like that. He said the reason he was doing it was to be more low-key, which I half way agreed with. But still you don't dishonor a spoon caliper by changing its appearance, it would be like painting over the Mona Lisa, Sistine Chapel, or Starry Night. I knew right then and there that he was 100% interested in the functionality of a car and that he was more interested in driving a car than the way it looked. From then on I attended many track days with him at our "local" track Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch. He was always preaching " driver mod" and "non aero" rambling on about how he wanted to be "fast" with no aero. He was challenging himself, he knew if he could be fast without aero then with aero he could be even faster. Patrick was very dedicated to tracking his car, he was always driving to California doing events down there at Chuckwalla, Buttonwillow, and Streets of Willow. We didn't hang out too often but when we did it was always great to pick his brain about track racing. We would discuss theories about car set up, and what was actually necessary vs what was hype.
The Integra that I speak of was retired, and he moved on to another Integra shell. No real reason except to just do another build and the new shell was red which he preferred. It's just a basic GSR with type r cams, upgraded lsd and shorter final drive. He took the roof skin off since it was a sunroof one and replaced it with a RS roof skin. he runs 5 lug with carbotech pads, spoon calipers, 4 point roll bar, 225 nt01 tires, JRZ coilovers, and a few other suspension goodies. we can do a full write-up on his car later on once he is done with the version 3.0 upgrades. Some of his PB's are: SMMR 3.4 layout with bus stop 2:41.79, SMMR 2.9 hunt w/bowl 2:07.162, and BW cw#13 1:59.41
Lets go circle back to the "no aero". it's not that he's against aero, but rather just feels like the basic modifications that we do only offer minimal improvements. While adding aero or sticky tires will dramatically improve your times. He prefers to keep the car non aero just so he can focus on driving improvements or "driver mod" as compared to just slapping sticky tires and more down force on your car. With all the available "race car " parts nowadays it's easy to get lost in buying spherical this, and down force that. This will only get you so far. yes technically it will make you faster, but on the other hand a person who is fast without all that is going to be really fast with it.
So why is someone as diehard about FF chassis as Patrick buying ans2000? He likes to think of it as progression, most of the time FR will be faster than FF of course there will be exceptions. However equally modified, a FR chassis with equal drivers will be faster. it's no secret, and we are all aware of this. The reason we race FF though is because the 90's econobox cars hold their own, and its nice to head out to the track and be faster than "sports cars".With the Honda FF chassis being so good it was only natural for him to move to the best FR platform ( best for sub 15k ) but still the S2000 is receives high accolades amongst the track community. As someone who is focused on lap times and driving technique it's only natural that he moves to this FR platform. Take note that he didn't start here, he worked on improving skill, and technique till he felt the Intera was at its limits ( for non aero, and non slick tires) after 6 or so years tracking his car, he was ready to make the jump to FR and purchased a s2000. ( note that he purchased one originally, then bought the red one since he prefers red, and it had a few other things done to it. now his other one just sits and waits to be bought by someone) He has done one track event with it ( technically two but the first one didn't really count as it was just a shake down ) He feels with some more track time in the s2000 he should be able to match his Integras times while the s2000 still being on a true street tire, not a re71r, etc… The handling is of course going to be a lot different between the two platforms FF, FR. However he says that everything transfers over, and he didn't have to relearn driving or anything. It's just that the Integra is more forgiving and predictable. With the Integra the focus is all on entry: carry speed, trail brake correctly, rotate towards the apex. then manage understeer on exit. "i can be aggressive with the integra" he says, "I have to be smooth and commit to a turn in the s2000″ The s2000 is less forgiving,and the mechanical grip is amazing even against other FR cars not just an FF. The s2000 isn't quite as dialed as the Integra is, obviously since he's had the integra for years and the s2000 for a few months.
You may have noticed that the S2000 currently has a wing on it, and i'm sure you're all calling him a hypocrite since he's all about no aero. Fear not he will be removing the wing going forward since he wasn't happy with how it made the car feel. He says " the wing dulls the cars abilities because it makes the car unbalanced. Now obviously with a front splitter this would balance the wing out and greatly improve the cars handling. But keeping true to his ethos: track time>new parts, Less is more and keep it simple, there's always time on the table, and take a track a turn at a time. He will not be adding a front splitter anytime soon ,and the wing will stay off. This will help him get the absolute most out of the amazing FR platform that Honda developed by improving his skill and not just using a crutch like a wing and splitter.
To compare the two platforms FF, FR would be unfair. They are both good and fun in their own ways. the S2000 is fun and he loves the feeling of rotating the car thru the apex, and to the edge of the track. Not to mention its mechanical grip is phenomenal. The Integra is nostalgic and raw, you can drive it to the very limit and it won't kill you, and the Integra surprises people with its overachieving abilities for what is got done to it.
Oh lets not forget that the reason his S2000 is "double duty" is because its his daily driver! CIrcling back to the Integra V3 build we touched on a little earlier in the article, he is now going to go bananas with the build of that car and leave the s2000 somewhat modest. the integra is going 15×9 up front, some mods to the aero, lighter, and maybe a little more power, it's going to become a true track car. Previously he was driving it back and forth to events in Southern California, yep that's right! actually driving it. So when he was letting it all hang out and striving for faster times, in the back of his mind he knew he still had to drive it home 300 miles back to Las Vegas.
Here is the current parts list of the S2000:
2002 s2000
- Ap2 springs and retainers
- upgraded oil jets
- Ap2 bumper, oem lip
- Js tow hook
- Replica mugen hardtop
- replica Js wing
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Best Leicestershire Wedding Venues
January 18th, 2019
As a wedding photographer, I very often get asked which are best Leicestershire wedding venues.
It's very hard to give an answer to this. As a photographer, I see wedding venues differently to couples looking for their perfect 'big day' location.
Factors to Consider
For me, every venue has its pros and cons; from their outdoor space and therefore, the photographic opportunities it provides, to indoor backdrops and lighting.
The staff at venues, also play a big part, some more helpful and accommodating than others.
For those tying the knot, there are other factors to consider, such as distance, menus and the all-important price tag.
Here are my own personal choices of best Leicestershire wedding venues and my reasons for choosing them. You could call them my top picks. Hopefully, they will provide you brides and grooms, with a good starting point in choosing your best Leicestershire wedding venue.
'Top Picks' – Best Leicestershire Wedding Venues.
In no particular order:
Prestwold Hall
Prestwold Hall is a stately home, situated in the picturesque district of Charnwood. This venue can only be described as classy. Its grand entrance hall really sets the tone for a fairy tale wedding.
Boasting beautiful grounds and gardens, the backdrops for wedding photography, are enviable.
The bridal suite and guest rooms are so divine, you won't want to leave!
But credit must go to the staff at Prestwold Hall. They are consistently professional and are extremely attentive at all times. Preswold Hall is undoubtedly, a Best Leicestershire Wedding Venue.
Bridge House Barn
Bridge House Barn is a relatively new and different venue, located in the Leicestershire village of Kibworth Harcourt. Situated adjacent to the Grand Union Canal, this rural location boasts panoramic views and a waterfront setting; perfect for your wedding photo backdrops.
The three tipi tents, grounds and waterfront decking, really give you a relaxed and informal feel to your big day. If that's not enough, Bridge House Barn are excited about their upcoming glamping pods. These will be available for guests to hire.
Bridge House Barn has certainly earnt its place on our Best Leicestershire Wedding Venues.
Staunton Harold Hall
Staunton Harold Hall is another beautifully rural location, situated three miles north of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The Staunton Harold Estate is a traditional country estate of some 2000 acres and is close to the Derbyshire border.
The historic Georgian mansion and lakeside views, mean your wedding photos will be nothing but idyllic. Weddings take place in the suite of fine state rooms, providing stunning photography cues. For brides and grooms wishing to have a romantic overnight stay, Deerpark Lodge is available to hire. Set in a woodland clearing in private parkland, it makes a wonderful end to a magical day. Book well in advance though; they only take ten wedding bookings per year, thus making it an exclusive choice on our Best Leicestershire Wedding Venues list.
Mythe Barn
Award winning Mythe Barn is a well-known, modern Leicestershire wedding venue. Situated near Atherstone, in the village of Sheepy Magna, Mythe Barn has both a rustic but contemporary feel to it. The garden gazebo and rustic barns, will make it hard for you to decide between an indoor and outdoor ceremony. Both are equally delightful.
The food is fantastic, having been prepared by Galloping Gourmet's on site expert chefs; as is the honeymoon suite and the several guest bedrooms all with en-suite facilities.
Mythe Barn is one not to be missed and truly deserves its place on our Best Leicestershire Wedding Venues.
Hothorpe Hall and The Woodlands
Hothorpe Hall and The Woodlands are located close to Market Harborough, in the village of Theddingworth. This is a great venue with lots of space and choice. If you like the idea of a grand manor house style venue, then Hothorpe Hall maybe for you. The Woodlands, however, is a venue in its own right and rightly so. Described as a woodland village, it boasts a very natural, earthy, rustic feel with log cabin accommodation for guests. Better still, the luxury 'Treehouse' wedding suite is phenomenal. It's a must see!
There are several terraces for guests to relax, large dance floor, prosecco bar and self-serve beer on tap. What more could you want? Hothorpe Hall and The Woodlands is most definitely, a Best Leicestershire Wedding Venue.
Quorn Grange Hotel
Lastly, Quorn Grange Hotel is a location I have worked at many times. When the garden is in full bloom, it is truly stunning; perfect backdrops for your wedding photography are in abundance. The romantic gazebo is your main focus for an outdoor wedding and is situated within the eight acres of grounds. Likewise, The Oak Panelled Room and The Goodacre Suite make for a comfortable and relaxed wedding reception.
Within the hotel is a restaurant that offers fine dining cuisine, a bar and plenty of lovely accommodation for your guests. And let's not forget the all-important bridal suite!
What really makes Quorn Grange Hotel stand out from the crowd, is the excellent level of care from their staff. They are always attentive to both guests and professionals and go that extra mile. The dedicated wedding coordinator and team really do their upmost to make your day as stress free as possible. With Quorn Grange Hotel, you are certainly in good hands.
Anyway, with that, I shall leave you to continue your search for the Best Leicestershire Wedding Venues. I wish you all the very best for your big day.
For more information on my wedding photography packages, please contact me or follow us on Facebook.


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Feudalism is the form of government present in Europe, beginning around the fall of te Roman empire and ending around 1200.
Roman Emperor Romulus Augustus dethroned by barbarians. Rome collapses.
15 year old warrior Clovis becomes king of the Franks. He led them for 30 years in wars that widened the boundaries of his kingdom.
According to the Muslim religion, the prophet Muhammad is born in the year 570 CE.
Mayor Charles Martel defeats Muslim invaders from Spain in the Battle of Tours. As a result, northern Europe remains firmly Christian.
Martel's son, Pepin, becomes the first king to rule with the blessing of the church. At this time, the pope is Pope Zacharias.
Charlemagne's rule begins. It will last 48 years.
Many Vikings attack occur along the European coast. Alfred the great fended off many of these attacks until his death in 899.
Charlemagne is crowned emperor by Pope Leo III after helping defeated a rebellion in Italy
Charlemagne's death at age 72
Charlemagne's son, Louis the Pious, dies. Long before this he and his brothers had been fighting over control of the empire, dividing the empire among them.
Religious writings, law anthologies, histories, and poetry were written out of Jewish academics of higher learning.
Products were traded in towns in Europe and countries beyond. The craftspeople found a way to control their own trades.
William orders a survey to be taken of the ownership of all land in England. He then distributes the land among his Norman followers.
King William the Conqueror (of France) takes control of England. Using the feudalism system, he divides the lands among followers.


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Product DEV-11285 about 6 years ago
Yep, I just designed a board that used that exact coin holder and we had the same problem of the holders popping off frequently. Learning from that, as we were hand soldering them, we just made sure that the solder mounded over coin cell holder tabs, and then we were good to go. It doesn't look like (from the picture) that they've changed the manufacturing process to do that, so maybe you'll want to go and throw more solder on there before sewing into the project. It's not as pretty of a solder joint but hey... better than the holder popping off.
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This post was originally published on April 15, 2019 and updated on July 8, 2020 to reflect the most recent information.
Not all custom outdoor kitchens are alike or built the same way. Their structure and base vary as do the materials they are comprised of, enabling them to endure high temperatures and harsh weather conditions. If you're building the kitchen on a deck, make sure the deck is made of treated lumber or another type of wood that will last in the outdoor entertaining area.
The construction process of an outdoor kitchen can be complicated. Construction options include concrete block, brick, wood, or stainless steel. Based on these choices, the level of complexity during construction also varies, most often requiring a trade profession to install them.
Once they've selected the outdoor kitchen layout and design of their choice – concrete, brick, wood-framed or stainless steel securing a professional installer will ensure safety and durability.
Related – 10 Things to Consider When Designing an Outdoor Kitchen
The common denominator driving your client's use and enjoyment of an outdoor kitchen space is the timeline of the kitchen design. This depends on the outdoor kitchen's materials. Our expert design team is here to help design the perfect outdoor kitchen. With over 20 years of experience, let our team help with your next outdoor kitchen project.
Let's take a look at a few of the most popular outdoor kitchen options:
Concrete Block or Brick Masonry
Two traditional options are to build the outdoor kitchen design out of either concrete block or brick masonry. They require a solid, level concrete slab.
Both options are permanent so determining the optimal outdoor kitchen area is key. Construction can be time-consuming and may incur additional costs along the way so budget monitoring is a must. Additionally, consider it may take weeks, sometimes months to construct an outdoor space, with a cement mixer, lots of foot traffic and a variety of tools, bricks and mortar taking its toll on your yard area.
Cleaning brick and stone of the grease and other trappings of use is nearly impossible – your outdoor kitchen area will never look as good as it does the day before you use it!
Wood Frame
A wood-framed base often uses pressure-treated pine because it holds up better under the extreme heat emitted by a grill and is less likely to rot. It is best to use a cement backer board in order to protect the wood frame from heat and water. Despite installing a blocker board, fire safety remains a concern.
Wood-frame outdoor kitchens require decorative concrete panels, stucco, stone, tile, or brick veneers. Just like concrete block and brick, wood-frame kitchen construction allows for customization to create any size or shape layout to accommodate a range of appliances and accessories. There is a considerable degree of maintenance to prevent rot and sustain this type of outdoor kitchen design. Again, similar time frames of days to weeks like the concrete and brick options.
On the downside, water tends to seep into the frame and panels causing discoloring, staining and eventually mold and rot.
Metal Stud Frame
Outdoor kitchens constructed with metal stud frames and cement board construction are another option for landscape design. The framing requires some type of front finish, which can be cement, wood or steel. Installation requires days, sometimes weeks, with regular maintenance and eventual replacement considerations.
The metal frame helps alleviate the water issues of the wood-frame outdoor kitchen frame, but the panels that span the frame are susceptible to the same water damage.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel outdoor kitchens can be designed in a variety of layouts from a simple, single run of cabinets to a U-shaped layout with an island creating an elaborate configuration that complements a larger outdoor living space. ADA-compliant, stainless steel outdoor kitchen cabinets easily accommodate a variety of appliances including electric grills and, because they are non-combustible, do not require insulation jackets.
Stainless steel cabinets can be placed against a wall, easily installed on a patio, deck or on a rooftop. The best part is the installation timeframe, which can be within just one afternoon! Add to that, a variety of cabinet door styles and plenty of color options – including wood grain finishes – that can be powder coated onto the stainless steel. The powder coating adds to the longevity of the stainless steel while reducing the maintenance and replacement factors exhibited by rotting wood and crumbling mortar.
The two elements that bring together an outdoor or indoor kitchen are the countertops and cabinets. Countertops can be made from granite, tile and marble. We recommend Dekton® by Cosentino for your kitchen countertops due to their strength, highly resistant to scratches, UV resistant and requires very little maintenance. Counter space is vital for food preparation if you plan on doing a lot of outdoor cooking and entertaining in the backyard.
Outdoor Kitchen Layouts
A well planned outdoor kitchen idea should have functional zones for food prep, cooking, and entertaining family, friends and guests. Designing the layout this way helps create a natural flow for entertaining and cooking. Typical kitchen layouts for the outdoors include an outdoor kitchen island, U shape and L shape.
Interested in talking with a Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens design professional about designing a new outdoor living area? Our experts are ready to help transform the living space outdoors.


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When one of the biggest names in video games wanted to host an event to promote teamwork within their marketing department, they decided to participate in a Build-A-Bike ® team building event. Over sixty employees of Electronic Arts marketing department gathered in San Francisco California to participate in an event that would help improve their teamwork and leadership skills. The participants were mainly from the local area however they had a few people from Canada and Europe so the opportunity to gather really helped the company come together and enhance their teamwork and leadership skills.
Most of the participants were younger so the event definitely had a fast and energetic pace to it. While the Build-A-Bike ® team building event is not designed to be a competition the Electronic Arts marketing department wanted to keep score. So while they worked through the challenges of the event they tallied up points and combined them with events they had completed earlier in the day. And the competition certainly spurred them on. They ripped through the challenges very quickly then worked on constructing their bikes. Even though the event was a competition their great teamwork shined through when the Electronic Arts employees helped their opposing teams to complete the challenges, once the points were tallied of course.
The talented employees at Electronic Arts were very impressive in constructing their bikes. While the event lasted under two hours, the teams involved came away with valuable lessons about teamwork and working together to give back to the community. Their hard work was paid off when the teams presented twelve brand new bikes to children from the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula. Seeing the faces of the boys and girls with their new bikes was a great reward for the participants teamwork regardless of who won the competition. This was a perfect example of how competition within the workplace can be beneficial as long as the overall goal is kept as the highest priority. Thank you to the Electronic Arts marketing department for having an interesting and rewarding Build-A-Bike ® team building event.
For details about Team Building in San Francisco, California, click here.


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General Information
Grissom Theatre takes pride is presenting special performances for elementary- and middle school teachers and students. We welcome teachers and students from schools all over north Alabama to plan daytime field trips to come to Grissom and see a full production of our plays and musicals!
Grissom High School's Martha deFord Hays Auditorium (1001 Haysland Road SW, Huntsville, AL 35802)
Reserve your seats by emailing your group's details (number of students and adults, preferred performance date, contact information, etc.) to firstname.lastname@example.com. You will be contacted to confirm your reservation. A Study Guide is available upon request. Please indicate this request when you make your reservation.
Groups Paying with a Purchase Order:
Make checks payable to Grissom Theatre Parents, or for Huntsville City schools making payments through the school system accounts, please make checks payable to "Grissom High School Theatre."
All other groups:
A link will be provided, and you will make your reservations and pay online. Because of this new payment method for groups not using a purchase order, please make your reservations early!
Seating is limited. We will seat your group in the order of the date we receive your reservation email and your confirmation email.
Schools must arrange for their own transportation. (Please reserve your bus transportation early!) Please remember your bus # for your return trip.
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Students grades K-6th ($6 each); teachers and administrators are free; one chaperone per 10 students free
- Students grades K-6th ($6 each)
- teachers and administrators are free
- one chaperone per 10 students free
- for homeschool groups, on the coordinator of the event is free, due to the small student/teacher ratio
- additional chaperones are $6 each
Tuesday, December 10, and Wednesday December 11, 2019 at 9:00am
Runtime of the Show:
The show runs approximately one hour and five minutes.
The Story:
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a high-energy comedy about what happens when the "worst kids in town" decide they want to be in the annual Christmas pageant. The result is a hilarious, yet touching play that teachers the town a lot more than any traditional show.
Tuck Everlasting: the Musical
- Students grades 5th-12th ($6 each)
- teachers and administrators are free
- one chaperone per 10 students free
- additional chaperones are $6 each
- for homeschool groups: only the coordinator of the event is free, due to the small student/teacher ratio
Thursday March 12, Wednesday March 18, and Thursday March 19, 2019 at 9:00am.
Runtime of the Show:
The show runs approximately two hours and thirty minutes.
The Story:
Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck's unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey. Based upon the best-selling children's classic by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for the stage by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, Tuck Everlasting features a soaring score from Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.


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Bubble Cloud – Spinning Bubble Shooter
- Release Date: 2014-03-21
- Current Version: 4
- Adult Rating: 4+
- Developer: Valas Media
- Compatibility: iOS, Android
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Shoot bubbles and climb your way up from the ground to the outer space in this fun twist of a "match three" bubble shooter game, inspired by such classics as Bubble Shooter and Bubble Spinner.
– Shoot bubbles and blast your way up through the clouds!
– Bubbles are spinning: Precise aiming and bouncing off the walls are a must!
– Explore 150+ challenging levels
– Powerful boosters like the laser weapon and super spin
– Full HD graphics optimized for Retina display
– Free download and free level updates
Your goal in each level is to clear the bubbles and break the glass in the middle to collect the stars. The more bubbles you clear, the more stars you get. Stars are needed to unlock new worlds and special boosters. Can you collect all 99 stars to unlock the special infinity level?
Shooting bubbles has never been this fun. State of the art gameplay together with full HD graphics, unparalleled controls and a game experience optimized for iPad guarantees an experience unmatched in the bubble shooting industry.
If you have any questions, please see the Frequently Asked Questions at http://valasmedia.com/BubbleCloudFAQ
If your question is not answered in the FAQ, please contact our support at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Fans are suspicious of the One Direction singer's upcoming solo single release...
Unless you've found yourself inconveniently living under a rock, you're bound to have noticed that Harry Styles is releasing his debut solo single THIS. WEEK.
Please remain as calm as possible.
The promo for Hazza's first record aired during a break in The Voice in March, and it's since been revealed that the track will be dropping on Friday.
See: Harry Styles Had An Odd Reaction To Liam And Cheryl's Baby News
Sharing a picture of the cover art on his Instagram page, Harry simply wrote: 'SIGN.OF.THE.TIMES // 7.APRIL.17 //.'
But while most folk are simply losing their 'ish over the news, others have found themselves slightly perplexed by the 23-year-old's choice of art. In fact, some have taken to social media to share their conspiracies.
In the imagery, Harry is immersed in a red sea with his back towards the camera. In front of him appears to be a pair of hands and feet, which many think belong to a 'dead body'.
Eep. Hazza, what's this all about…?
One fan wrote on Twitter: 'Why do you have a dead body in the picture?!'
Another said: 'Apparently there is some like hidden dead body on this album cover but whateves you do you Haz [sic].'
But one eagle-eyed Directioner reckons they've solved the mystery. Their Tweet – which has caught a fair bit of attention – suggests the body actually belongs to Harry himself.
They suggest: '[The cover] depicts Harry with his back turned towards the viewer not showing his face. I take this as being a sign of new beginnings – a new version of Harry.
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'He is looking down watching another body floating facedown in the water drowning, lifeless. This body is also Harry… So is Harry looking down at his old self and saying "goodbye, it's time to show the world who I really am".'
Mind = blown.
We'd love to know your thoughts on the theory, so tweet us @Lookmagazine!
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Filing Period Opens for AC Transit Board of Directors
Press Releases
The filing period opened Monday, July 14, for persons interested in being candidates in the November 4, 2014, general election for AC Transit's policymaking Board of Directors.
Four of the seven seats on the Board are up for election – three represent specific geographic wards in Alameda County, and a fourth represents the entire District. They are:
Ward 3: Represents the entire city of Alameda and, in addition, the area of Oakland that is northwest of High Street (between the water and Foothill Blvd.), northwest of 35th Avenue, west of Brookdale Avenue, west of Coolidge Avenue, south of School Street, and north of Champion Street/Lincoln Avenue. The entire city of San Leandro except the portion that lies southeast of Fairway Drive/Aladdin Avenue and west of the railroad tracks is also included in Ward 3.
Ward 4: Represents the unincorporated areas of Ashland, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Fairview, and San Lorenzo in Alameda County. In addition, the area of Hayward that is generally east of Hesperian Boulevard, north of Highway 92, and east of the Nimitz Freeway (I-880) is included in Ward 4 as well as the area of San Leandro that lies southeast of Fairway Drive/Aladdin Avenue and west of the railroad tracks.
Ward 5: Represents the entire cities of Fremont and Newark as well as the area of Hayward that is generally west of Hesperian Boulevard, south of Highway 92, and west of the Nimitz Freeway (I-880).
At-Large: Represents the entire District.
The filing period extends from Monday, July 14, through 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2014. If an incumbent does not file for re-election by August 8, the filing deadline for that seat will be extended by five days as prescribed by the Election Code.
Candidates must be registered voters and reside in the area they seek to represent. For Alameda County residents, nomination packets may be obtained at the Registrar of Voters, 1225 Fallon Street, G-1, in Downtown Oakland, (510) 272-6933. For Contra Costa County residents, contact that county's Elections Department, 555 Escobar Street in Martinez, (925) 335-7800.


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When it comes to consumers who are puzzled about mysterious new autonomous driving features, Robert Bosch has a plan: Show, don't tell.
Bosch believes it is critical to show consumers what advanced new safety technologies will do for them to overcome future pushback, says Kay Stepper, vice president of automated driving for Bosch, who spoke Monday at the seminars.
The technology supplier demonstrated here on Monday what it calls its minimum risk condition technology, which is designed to bring an automated vehicle to a safe stop, either in the lane or on the shoulder, when a driver fails to respond to warnings from the vehicle.
"One of the concerns certainly that's out there still is lack of control, and basically trusting the machine to take over the driving task," Stepper said in an interview. "What happens if an unforeseen situation comes across that the machine was not trained for?"
In general, car buyers are misinformed about the safety features in their vehicles, Stepper said. More than 20 percent of consumers believe electronic stability control is optional, but it has been mandated in new vehicles since the 2012 model year, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. new-car buyers conducted by the supplier.
Though Bosch has been educating consumers at events and through its online mobility academy - a virtual course on autonomous driving technology - Stepper said dealerships are the key area for communicating the capabilities of these systems.
"It comes down to education in the dealership, that's where a lot of the conversation happens," he said.
The company's minimum risk condition is intended to work in every driving situation, from gridlock traffic to highway driving. It works with Level 2 and Level 3 autonomous vehicles, which require human supervision, as well as Level 4 and Level 5, so-called high and full automation.
The supplier demonstrated the vehicle on a one-lane road in Traverse City. When the technology was engaged, the car slowed slightly, pulled over to the shoulder and came to a stop without affecting traffic behind it.
Seeing this backup technology - which kicks in only when the car decides it can no longer drive itself, and the human operator has failed to take over - in action could address concerns that failures in the driving system could result in a dangerous situation.
"To experience what it's like when it actually happens, that is a completely different matter," Stepper said. "It's an important aspect to showcase and bring to consumers and the general public."


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CroppMetcalfe is extremely excited launch of our new app! To download, simply search for CroppMetcalfe in iTunes or Google Play or click below:
The app has many features, giving users the ability to:
Check out the app and let us know what you think. Keep an eye out for improvements and upgrades as well!