text:
Amateur arts and folk culture
In 2006, Voluntary Arts Ireland, which promotes participation in the arts across Northern Ireland and the Republic published research which points to some 3 800 voluntary arts groups engaging 4 000 FTEs per annum with an expenditure of c. EUR 38 million. Voluntary Arts Ireland is engaged in civil action, volunteerism and the pursuit of community cohesion and inclusion. CREATE, the national development agency for collaborative arts in social and community contexts, undertakes partnerships to further its agenda – arts and health, cultural diversity and the arts and older people. Both organisations hosted an Arts and Civil Society symposium (October 2011) to discuss the current and future relationship of arts and civil society in a time of crisis as well as the ifs and buts of how art fits with a market led art / cultural tourism model and how arts and culture can be reaffirmed at the heart of civic engagement. In recent years, there has been a significant investment of public funds by the Department of Arts (through the ACCESS scheme) in the creation of local arts infrastructure throughout Ireland. Similarly, voluntary and amateur activity has led to the growth of arts festivals and the demand for arts officers and arts planning at the local level. This infrastructure and the investment of local government in arts and culture constitutes the main public support for voluntary and amateur arts activity from the public purse and is crucial to local arts provision. Generally the framework of support for amateur arts is based on a partnership approach: between the Arts Council and local authorities, the National Youth Council and Udarás na Gaeltachta.
The National Folk Theatre, Siamsa Tíre receives public funding and traditional music is supported extensively by the Council through a range of schemes and initiatives.
Cultural houses and community cultural clubs
There are no centres that meet this description in Ireland. The Arts Council and local government fund a network of arts centres. The extensive Irish library network – with over 300 service points – constitutes an important cultural resource and hosts a range of cultural events. In the domain of traditional music, Comhalthas Ceoltoiri Eireann has hundreds of local branches which are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional Irish music.


text:
I'm having a **GIVEAWAY** for my subscribers to thank you for reading my little blog and following me on YouTube.
I'm only 7 subscribers away from the big 1000 on YouTube which is really exciting.
To celebrate that I'm nearly at 1000 subscribers on YouTube I'm having a **GIVEAWAY** for a super Nails Inc Gift Set, which includes a cosmetics bag, gold snowglobe nail polish and Colville Mews Gel Effect.
Good Luck everyone and thank you so much for your subs, it really means a lot to me. Please fill out the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win
Due to UK's Royal Mail postal regulations I can only post to a UK address. So anyone in the world can apply but I can only post to a UK address.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Alcoa Corp. will further curtail production at a Canadian smelter as the biggest U.S. aluminum producer faces a shortage of workers amid a dispute with unionized workers and the impact of U.S. tariffs on shipments of the metal.
The Pittsburgh-based company said it will curtail half of the one operating potline's 138,000 metric ton capacity at its majority-owned Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc. smelter in Quebec. Alcoa attributed the cut to recent departures and retirements of salaried employees, who were already working extra shifts since the producer locked out more than 1,000 union employees on Jan. 11.
The move is the latest twist in a labor dispute that started over pensions and recruitment rules, but turned into a deadlock that shut the smelter's two other potlines. Prior to Wednesday's announcement, Bloomberg Intelligence senior analyst Andrew Cosgrove estimated that the lockout at Becancour could curtail 280 000 t this year from the global market.
"We've had salaried employees operating one full line since January 11, and since that time we've had retirements and resignations, so we've seen a decrease in salaried staff and we decided we need an adjustment on that line," Jim Beck, an Alcoa spokesman, said in a telephone interview. "We still are committed to reaching a negotiated agreement with the labor union."
Alcoa, which generated more than half its revenue outside the US last year, has had mixed effects from the 10% tariffs that the Trump administration slapped on most US aluminum imports earlier this year.
For the rest of this article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-19/alcoa-to-curtail-added-capacity-at-aluminerie-de-b-cancour


text:
Oh my my my! Oh my my my! BTS is back with "Map of the Soul: Persona", and their fanbase ARMY are already showing their love and support as they took over Twitter's worldwide trending topics. But that was just the start. Within 24 hours since the release of their brand-new album, where they also unveiled their colourful and retro MV for lead single "Boy with Luv" featuring Halsey, BTS has once again broken more records and we are not surprised at all.
"Boy with Luv" MV breaking major records for BTS
Here are the records they have broken so far:
- BTS' 'Map of the Soul: Persona' became the fastest-selling album in Hanteo chart history. (Pst, it's over 1.4 million copies sold!!!)
- The MV hit 10 million views at 8:52pm KST on the 12thApril, just approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes after its release. The shortest time for any K-Pop artist. Ever.
- First Asian Act to surpass 5 BILLION streams on Spotify on the day of its release on 12thApril.
- The MV achieved over 4.82 million likes on the 12thApril, just approximately 6 hours and 3 minutes after its release, breaking the record for the BIGGEST video likes debut in YouTube history.
- The MV hit 40 million views at 4:08am KST on the 13thApril, just approximately 10 hours and 8 minutes after its release.
- The MV hit 70 million views at 3:15pm KST on the 13thApril, just approximately 21 hours and 15 minutes after its release, surpassing the previous record for boy groups which was 2 days and 2 hours for their previous release "IDOL", AND surpassing the previous record for overall which was 1 day, 13 hours and 30 minutes by BLACKPINK's "Kill This Love".
We can only expect this to be just the start, as ARMY are continuously working hard to show their support for their boys. And there's no doubt to that since there are so many reasons to love their MV – the boys' friendship with Halsey, the lyrics relating to the members' recent tweets on their curiosity on ARMY, the message of the song and the overall fashion styles of the boys!
We can totally relate to ARMY who are touched by the message of the songs.
Especially since recently, an ARMY revealed that the umbrella RM had in the MV was a custom gift she gave to RM!
The reason I gave this umbrella to Namjoon is that his performance of 'Umbrella' on 'Duet Festival' was truly impressive. In March 2018, I prepared the gift in celebration of the 3rd anniversary of his first mixtape, and the year of the dog. It was gifted with the meaning of becoming an umbrella that protects from the rain.@MoNiJunNi
Look forward to more great performances from the boys with luv.
Article by Vanessa @ KAvenyou


text:
- Description
DetailsThe Brushtech washing brush is the ultimate tool to help you keep your decanter clean. This brush can clean any size decanter that you may have. It will help you flex into all of those hard to reach places that you thought you would never be able to clean before. Made in the USA by Brushtech, this easy to use brush is non-scratching.Measurements
- 16-1/2" L x 3" W x 1-1/2" H


text:
Q: Can you tell us a bit about the program you are attending?
A: I am attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) for my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D). This program stresses clinical competency more than research. I have just finished two semesters and have really enjoyed it. I love the fact that my program has a collegial atmosphere and has provided me the opportunity to work with patients in my first year.
Q: How has your time at Wooster helped you achieve your goals?
A: Wooster has helped me to establish good study habits and to think more critically. In high school, I did not have to work very hard to get good grades. The first semester at Wooster proved that I would need to work hard if I wanted to do well in my academics. It also helped me to think more critically. As opposed to regurgitating information, it forced me to synthesize information that I was taught.
Q: How did you decide which programs to apply to?
A: When looking for schools, I looked at the full disclosure data (data on incoming class, internship data, presentations and publications, graduation outcome, and licensure rate) and the programs they offered. IUP had high rankings for all of these things. One of the major reasons I picked IUP was because it was ranked #5 in the country. More importantly, I really loved visiting the campus and seeing the students interacting with each other and the professors. It was a very friendly, warm, and collegial environment. I also really liked the fact that I would get to work with patients the first year, which was not true for other schools.
Q: What advice do you have for current Wooster students?
A: I would advise Wooster students to take advantage of all the opportunities that COW provides. Talk to teachers, do your own research on a topic you are interested in, try new extracurricular activities, challenge yourself, etc.
Q: What drew you to Clinical Psychology?
A: Up until my 3rd year, I wanted to be a dentist. I was majoring in psychology because I was always very curious about how humans think, act, and feel. I switched my career trajectory to something that I would enjoy reading and learning about. If you are going into graduate school, make sure that you love your topic of choice because you will be a lifelong learner.
Masha's IS was titled "Just keep Moving: Examining the Relationship Between the Self-Determination Theory and Transtheoretical Model in Relation to Exercise Behavior" and was advised by Dr. Claudia Thompson.
Thank you, Masha!


text:
I am passionate about helping people understand their health and guiding them towards their wellness goals in a sustainable and fun way.
The method is simple; we work together to guide your body into balance.
We do this by integrating a naturalized approach to your dietary choices / restrictions, your constitution, and your lifestyle.
You will receive a custom, step-by-step plan to reach your goal as well as support along your journey.
This wholesome approach will coax the body and mind back to their natural, intuitive state, thereby ridding the body of impurities, dis-ese, and illness.
I offer my clients support in:
Weight management
Fitness/sports nutrition
Plant-based health & guidance transitioning into plant-based lifestyle
Gut healing (IBS, leaky gut, SIBO, microbiome support ... etc)
Skincare support (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea ... etc)
...and much more.
Want to learn more?
To set up your FREE 15-minute consultation please contact me directly - email@example.com.
To learn more about me please go to https://www.anpq.qc.ca/en/find-member/details/ND-1397
* I offer insurance receipts for those with group benefit plans.
Sorry, there are no products in this collection


text:
[3.3] best RF Jugg build you can find out there i promise!
hey guys
on reddit i noticed that a lot of people seem to have problems getting their rf juggs going this league. especially having trouble on end game content and especially in incursions. i checked on some guids here and i was a little shocked how poorly some players have adapted to the changes and not thought about easy ways to max out their builds. im here now and will open your eyes and lead you to a better rf jugg experience!
lets kick if off!
well theres not much to say about this part. youre a marauder and therefor a melee is probably one of the best choices. skills like sunder are easy to level with. i leveled with sunder until around lvl 40. u can switch earlier especially considering the kaoms way rings have lvl 32 requirement. 43 is actually nice since u can use ambu's charge which is a really nice lvling chest. also at lvl 40 u can use the upgraded version of springleaf > the oak.
in the enxt section ill talk about my gear and possible gear options for this build. probably most important part.
gear and how to
alright. ill link my gear here so you can get a look at stuff u can very safely do uber elder with.
for flasks i use
for flasks u want anti curse, anti bleed, anti shock. shock is really important as that u can screw u over quite easily.
anyway, my gear is kind of maxed out. besides the fact i need a useful enchant on my helmet i probably have one of the better rf juggs on the server. ill go into detail of every gear piece now.
you idealy want a shaped sceptres. goal is it to get the "supported by ele focus" roll. so u can have a 5link setup for scroching. why do u need that? well you have very limited mana and need to have blood magic linked with ur scorching ray to safely use it anytime. otherwise u wud run out of mana which sucks obviously. u want to use a ilvl 80 shaped sceptre because at 80 u can roll the highest ele focus roll. ull alt regal the item until u hit the mod and then most likely annul off the bad stats in the perfect world that is. this operation can be very expensive so u might stick to ur ele focus roll (its really rare) and just add supported by lvl 1 blood magic which u can get from vagan. ask a friend or get crafting service from the board to do that. if u want to know what mods to use just check out my sceptre. btw, i chose my base (with the not perfect implicit) because at the time it was by far the cheapest. sceptre with 40% implicit wud be 5-6 times more expensive and i dont see the reason to overpay for 14% dmg. also the nice thing abvout my scpetre is the atk speed.
this one is kind of interesting as well. you basically want an elder helmet here. it rolls specific mods that you want to extend ur rf link setup. it can roll supported by burn damage and supported by conc effect. so by just chaos spamming the helmet u can get a 6link like that. at the start i was using a helmet with just burn damage so i wudnt be forced to use conc effect. burn damage and some other decent stats like life and res is a great start to maps. at some point ur goal is it to either get both mods conc effect and burn or if u got some currency on ur hands try to use some horror essences on it. horror on helmets give 30% more ele multiplier to socketed gems which is insane for rf. my current helmet is kind of perfect. before i was using one that had burn damage and the essence craft and 3 other watsed stats like armour, stun recovery etc + crafted life. thats basically really good already. burn damage and 30% ele dmg are both suffixes. so lets assume to get wealthy at some point and u got a helmet with those two suffixes and idealy another great suffix which could be a resistance or maybe strength u can go and meta craft it to try to hit hybrid life, flat life or even conc effect. i meta crafted my helmet and got really lucky to hit hybrid life and conc. but this will most likely not happen. so i commend getting a helmet with burn dmg and 30% ele dmg roll from the horror essence. i did uber elder with the much weaker helmet before btw.
saffels frame is the go to obivously. u want to have a rise though for some bosses like phoenix guardian or some elder guardians. this league some new corruptions came out and i find the reduced crit dmg taken one the best. theres another nice one that says recued area dmg taken which is pretty good to. overall u for sure want a corruption on ur shield as thats really useful no matter what.
kaoms heart thats it
u want high move speed boots with a lot of life and resist. thats basically it. most important thing here is the 2% of life and mana regen when dmg taken enchant. get that its really really good.
u want to use an elder belt. probably a leather belt but those can be expensive. so i started it off using a heavy belt for a long time. u basically just need the life recovery mod on it. itemlevel shud be 75 minimum so get the chance of getting up to 20% incr life recovery rate and u can roll some nice prefixes like %max life and suffixes like incr all attr too. the elder base is just really good for this build and theres basically nothing better.
double kaoms way, nothign else
ive seen players using xophs heart. can be good but i dont think u need it. especially considering its really expensive right now. just get an marble amulet. i was using screaing essence of anger on it which guarantee a fire damage suffix roll. but at the start u can just alt regal an amulet for life and resist. keep in mind ull use purity of ice which will need 100 dex. ur char will end up at 54 by itself. so u need 46 dex and gear pieces to make up to it. boots is
great slot but also on this amulet shooting for dex is very reasonable. why its unlikely to solve it on gloves will be explained after this :). so having dex on either boots and amulet is kind of essential.
well here we are. probably the part all the other guides fail to think ahead. new corruptions got introduced this league and they are awesome! most popular are probably chest and u can see all the great +2 gems stuff happening there besides the poof effect. i was wondering what gloves can roll and when i checked i immediately came to the conclusion that u want corrupted gloves as rf jugg. whats the best way to minx max the build? clearly more max res and damage. well damage u cant really get on gloves besides max life but what u can get is the +2 aoe/aura gems corruption. that one is really insane. so what u do is u grab urself some life and trires gloves and bring em to the corruption altar. and then you pray to idealy get +2 gems and ele weakness on it. that wud be the best outcome by far. the 2nd best outcome probably is despair and +2 gems which i got luckily.not myself but still someone did it :D. the thing is if u got ele weakness u can go dual curse in tree and ur shield charge and orb of storms setup will both apply ele weakness which is insane. on top u got the witchfire brew for dual cursing. that wud be a huge dmg boost. nonetheless depsair is really great already. on my uber elder fights i dont use a witchfire brew as u dont really refill flasks much during the fight. i rather use a second forbidden taste. the good thing here it once i place my orb of storms they r cursed with despair which let me deal more dmg to them. so thats super great. also the +2 gems allow u to get +1 max res to fire and cold. u have to use 21 purities. at lvl 23 purities give another +1 max res. so 21 + 2 = 23 tada +1 max res. im currently at 86/85/80 which is crazy. this is basically llrf standards which the rf jugg wa slacking. it cudnt reach the insanely hich res that llrf cud get. but this league we got a little closer. so watch out for gloves that have +2 gems and idealy a curse as well. even other curses can be great!
skill tree
click here :)
honestly not much to say. if u got questions when to go where ask them. it basically doesnt matter all that much. jut get the required life regen for ur build and holy fire for dmg and youre good to go!
alright we got that done. theres some other stuff to talk about so ill just put all that in the final section.
gem setups
here we are almost done. honestly theres not much to figure out about the perfect gem setup. u just have to know which gems u wanna use. as were very limited due to kaoms heart we gotte be choose wisely which gems to get.
obviously the scorching ray setup. burn dmg, scorhcing ray, efficacy.
orb of storms and incr crit strikes for a higher chance to proc ur elemental overload. also it will proc ee for -25% fire res on enemies. the third slot is blood rage. it lets u degen but since we got so much life we wont feel it all. blood rage is super good. it gives atk speed for shield charge and frenzy chanrges on kill which helps a lot with clear speed. play one map with it and ull never put it out again.
obviously the rf setup
here u want to put the shield charge setup. faster attack and fortify. also enduring cry will be played in here.
the aura slots. idealy enlighten 4 with fire, cold and vitality. i played with enlighten 3 for a while and i countered it with just speccing into two of the mana reserved nodes before the sovereignty node. its 3 nodes wasted but u dont have screw ur gem setup over which i highly dislike to do. so rather give up on some life until u got urself a lvl 4 enlighten
im not the best player and im not even a very good player or anything like that. my mechanics are really shitty. i screw up mouse movements and fail to click the right keys on keyboard all the time but with that build even i can do uber elder. i got a video for you as well. it was my second run and it was still really bad but i just want to give u an idea of it can look like when ure an average player on hc or even sc, it doesnt matter. u can do uber elder deathless and quite safely.
Uber Elder Video here
i just did my 5th uber elder yesterday and it was the cleanest of all by far. my baal placement was great and the overall fight was very smooth. ill upload another video if i get the chance too. just so u can compare fights. ull get better at it from fight to fight.
at this point i probably forgot to mention some things. if ure not sure what to do or what to use or u didnt understand my broken english or basically whatever it is feel free to ask here and ill get back to u and do my best to make u understand it. thats it from me. peace
Last edited by LarsSultanHengzt on Jun 26, 2018, 9:31:14 AM
Last bumped on Sep 10, 2018, 5:50:46 AM
Posted by
on Jun 26, 2018, 9:24:21 AM
You forgot to mention that you have 40ex+ worth helmet :)
Every RF build with that helmet is "heaven".
So no different than the RF Jugg thread already on the forums, and every RF Jugg ever made. Cool.
thats not true. the helmet just gives me like 14% more damage which doesnt enable anything. i stated in my post already that i were doing uber elder on my previous one that was kind of casual horror craft. so the helmet doesnt change all that much. just gives quality of life. :)
Posted by
on Jun 26, 2018, 11:46:44 AM
thank you.
you're kind of wrong though. my guide is different to the other ones out here. no other guide mentions using corrupted gloves to get that extra 1% max which is so huge for the build. i was also talking to other players before and they had no clue that this was even a thing. disregarding that is just a huge mistake. also other guides are using some weird gem setups that i cant support at all. i dont wanna go into detail too much as i dont want to offend other players showing their build since that would be kind of toxic but u can see the difference by just comparing. :)
Posted by
on Jun 26, 2018, 11:50:09 AM
Not really being toxic pointing out that your build with a corrupt on the gloves to give +2 to gems doesnt make the build any different. Looking at your passive tree and gem links, they are link for link and point for point the same as every single RF players on the leaderboard, and in the RF thread about 3 down from you right now. This is more of a Gear Showcase for you to show off your helm and gloves.
you just clicked gear and that was it right? as if i didnt write or explain anything eh?
i actually sat down and wrote the guy because of this reddit thread: click
i dont know why u feel the need to hate on someone sharing his thoughts with others. if i just wanted to show off gear i wud have found the right part of the forum trust me. if u have anything valuable to add feel free to do so. otherwise please stay from this thread. thanks
Posted by
on Jun 26, 2018, 2:10:01 PM
Hi mate,
judging from your name i think youre from germany so feel free to answer my question per private message in german :)
iam actually quite a noob in POE, never got higher than t7/t8 maps but still love to play the game.
Playing RF Jugg this League and, while at work, iam reading all stuff about the RF Topic in this forum.
I Really liked your short guide. The biggest thing iam struggling with is to find the first 1 or 2 things to invest my currency in to give me the best progress in gearing. Since everything is quite expensive (belt/rings/helm/chest) i would love to know on what to focus for now.
If you have the time you could take a look at my Jugg and help me with that.
Looking forward to your answer


text:
Dear Lord God! Your viewpoint is all I want to see, by Your side is where I need to be. You are all life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3), You are the fresh breath (Genesis 2:7, John 20:22), You allow us to breathe. You are the beginning and the end (Isaiah 44:6), though there is no end with Your life (John 3:16). Your word says, "I'm only a vapor (Psalm 144:4), a flower. A flower slowly fading (1Peter 1:24).
2 Peter 1:3 "According as His divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that has called us to glory and virtue."
Genesis 2:7, "Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being."
John 20:22, "And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said unto them, Receive you the Holy Ghost."
Isaiah 44:6 "Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel and His Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: 'I am the first and I am the last, And there is no God besides Me."
John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Psalm 144:4 "Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passes away."
1Peter 1:24 "For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass where, and the flower thereof falls away."


text:
The Nintendo Switch has proven to be a bit hit since its launch thanks to its portability and the fact it's being advertised as a particularly family-friendly device. If you're unfamiliar with gaming, however, you may be more than a little concerned about the sort of content your kids might encounter.
This article should help reassure you, the Nintendo Switch has excellent built-in controls to help you monitor and restrict your children's gaming activities – even when you're not physically in the house. If you are concerned about e-safety issues facing children today visit Internet Matters, a not-for-profit organization supported by BT dedicated to keeping children safe online.
Game ratings
In Europe, Nintendo Switch titles (like all games) are subject to the PEGI age rating system. This system is designed to ensure that kids don't end up playing games that are unsuitable for their age group, and rates each game as one of the following: 3, 7, 12, 16 and 18 (with the number corresponding to the intended minimum age of the player).
The video content in certain games is also subject to BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) ratings: U, PG, 12, 15 and 18.
Both PEGI and BBFC ratings will be clearly displayed on a game's packaging (or description, for games being purchased online via the Nintendo eShop).
As a parent, it's ultimately your responsibility to monitor the content your children come into contact with. Fortunately, Nintendo has endowed the Switch with some pretty in-depth parental control options, which we'll detail in the next section.
Parental controls
Nintendo takes parental controls very seriously, going so far as to create the 'Nintendo Switch Parental Controls' app. Available for free on Android and iOS devices, this allows parents to remotely adjust the settings of a linked Switch console in a number of ways:
Time Limits: You can set the Switch to notify your child that their gaming session is over after a certain amount of time – and if you don't trust them to heed the on-screen warning, you can also set the system to automatically suspend gameplay when that limit is reached.
It's possible to set a daily allotment of gaming time to your system for each day of the week, and/or to make gameplay impossible after a certain time of day.
Monitoring: You can also use the app to monitor the amount of time your child has spent using the Switch, and how much time they've spent playing individual games. This is a good way to keep an eye on the sort of titles your child is playing – and if you think they're playing games that they shouldn't be…
Restrictions: If they are, you can restrict their ability to access those games. You can set blanket restrictions based on games' age ratings, or if you prefer a higher degree of control, you can restrict titles on a game-by-game basis.
Don't like the idea of your child interacting with other people online? The app also allows you to set up restrictions on social media posting, online play and online communication with other players.
Keep in mind that parental controls apply to your Nintendo Switch system and not individual players' accounts, so if you have several children it's not currently possible to set different time limits for each of them – just one overall limit. Should you want to bypass or change the control settings, just key in your four-digit PIN for full access.
[Read more: What is cyberbullying? A guide to dealing with online bullying]
Console parental controls: Also note that, even if you don't use the mobile app, the Switch console itself has some parental controls including: the ability to restrict games, and to block social media posting and online communication. You can also restrict the ability of your child to purchase content from Nintendo's online eShop using your Nintendo Account profile settings. Find out more about setting up the Nintendo Switch parental controls.
If you are a BT Broadband customer, you can keep your children safe online using BT's free Parental Controls. Light, Moderate and Custom pre-defined filters block unsuitable content including: drugs, social networking and games. Choose when the filters are active and add homework filters to block your children from playing games and using social networks when they should be working. Find out more about BT Parental Controls.
For a comprehensive and easy-to-use resource of the most up-to-date information for keeping your child safe online, BT recommends you visit internetmatters.org.
BT Broadband customer? Log in for your personalised offer


text: You may be able to afford cosmetic dentistry procedures more easily than you think! We offer a full array of financing programs in our office including Care Credit and Lending Club. We will guide you to make the best financial decision when it comes to financing your cosmetic dentistry needs.


text:
Friday is the last shipping day of 2007, but I learned last year that it's not to be overlooked. (I posted my "Year in Fun" list, and then Glacial Period came out from NBM. Caution is the theme for this year.)
And what have we here? The second in the series of graphic novel collaborations with The Louvre, The Museum Vaults: Excerpts from the Journal of an Expert, by Marc-Antoine Mathieu. You won't fool me again, NBM. I'm holding out in case of awesomeness.
New volumes are due for a couple of series I really enjoy: the third of Kairi Fujiyama's Dragon Eye (Del Rey) and the ninth of Minetaro Mochizuki's Dragon Head (Tokyopop). Clearly, I would probably also like series called Dragon Nostril, Dragon Earlobe, and Dragon Epiglottis.
Of course, having read the latest issue of Otaku USA, I realize I have some catching up to do on the Tokyopop front: there's Mari Okazaki's josei title, Suppli, and Yuki Nakaji's Zig*Zag. I was very impressed with Nakaji's Venus in Love from CMX, and I saw that they were doing a cross-promotion for the two Nakaji series, but what can I tell you? Something sparkly must have come into my range of vision and distracted me.


text:
Employees of the 60s, 70s & 80s
Wachovia Old Gang
Felipe Villalon
Profile Updated: February 11, 2017
|Residing In:
|Winston Salem, NC USA
|Military Service:
Yes! Attending Reunion
Felipe's Latest Interactions
Mar 11, 2020 at 4:34 AM
Mar 11, 2019 at 4:33 AM
Felipe Villalon has a birthday today. New comment added.
Mar 11, 2018 at 12:05 PM
Posted on: Mar 11, 2018 at 4:33 AM
Felipe Villalon has a birthday today. New comment added.
Mar 12, 2017 at 11:15 AM
Posted on: Mar 11, 2017 at 4:33 AM
Felipe Villalon updated profile. View.
Feb 11, 2017 at 9:29 AM
Felipe Villalon changed profile picture.
Feb 11, 2017 at 9:28 AM
Felipe Villalon has left an In Memory comment for Profile.
Jan 29, 2017 at 12:33 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with Patti and the family. Steve was a true Wachovian by heart and a real friend. He will be missed dearly by all us that knew him.
Mar 11, 2015 at 4:33 AM


text:
*Fashion Bandeaus
*19.25″L. x 9.5″W.
The Patterns and Plaid Fashion Bandeau is a grest way to keep your "bad hair day" hair out of your face.
Wear it as either a headband, bandeau, face mask.
*Fashion Bandeaus
*19.25″L. x 9.5″W.
Abstract Colors, Blue Pattern, Green Zig Zag, Grey Plaid, Blue Plaid, Blue Stripe
There are no reviews yet.
Join our list to to stay in the loop & get a code for 20% off. >>>>>
Join our list to stay in the loop & get a 20% off code!


text:
4 Obvious Reasons Why Every B2B Business Needs a LinkedIn Company Page
Although LinkedIn is smaller than other social platforms like Facebook, it's more effective for generating traffic, attracting qualified leads, and acquiring customers. Here are 4 reasons why every B2B company needs a LinkedIn page:
Attract qualified leadsThere are over 250 million monthly active users now on LinkedIn. These users consist of senior executives at global manufacturing companies, junior accountants at accounting firms, and web developers at eCommerce websites. This is advantageous for companies with LinkedIn pages because you can target specific audiences within particular industries that have certain job titles, job descriptions, and management levels. By creating a Company Page, you can engage with business professionals and offer your products or services. For example, you can target the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Vancouver construction companies to showcase how your web hosting service will improve their IT security.
Obtain higher conversion rateLinkedIn generates a higher visitor-to-lead conversion rate than Facebook and Twitter. LinkedIn has a rate of 2.74% while Facebook and Twitter only have 0.69% and 0.77%, respectively. What this means that for every 100 visitors LinkedIn garners, 2.7 of them are qualified while only roughly 1 visitor is qualified from Facebook and Twitter.
Stay competitiveThere are currently over three million companies with LinkedIn Company pages and if you don't have one, you are behind in the game. A lack of LinkedIn presence can cause you to lose prospective clients to rival brands since other companies can use Sponsor Updates to reach potential buyers, status updates to promote services to current followers, or content marketing to unravel followers' needs. This is applicable to not only small business that are trying to remain competitive in their intense markets but also large global B2B organizations that have already establish leadership in their industries. Enormous B2B companies such as IBM have invested an enormous amount of time and energy to foster large audience over millions of followers.
Target future potential prospects93% of companies use LinkedIn for recruitment by posting job positions on Company pages or contacting qualified candidates directly. This not only let businesses find suitable candidates but also help them engage with future potential prospects. For example, by displaying job postings on Company pages, businesses can attract university students or young professionals to follow their LinkedIn pages. While these job seekers aren't current prospects, they will likely become potential clients in five to ten years when they are managers or directors at other firms. By continuously to engage with them over LinkedIn, you will increase your chance of doing business them in the future.
LinkedIn is an effective, formal social media platform that lets CEOs, IT managers, or Marketing Managers find relevant information, build professionals relationships, or explore new markets. If you currently don't have a Company page, you can sign up easily on their website.
Additionally, if you want help with LinkedIn or social media marketing, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help.


text:
Feb 1st, 2008, 03:11
I am recording my Novation Drum Station, controlled by midi from Logic. When I get done recording a kick drum part the whole part is off, not just the beginning due to latency, but the whole part is off when I try to sync it up. I have to manually sync every kick drum to where the notes are supposed to be. It is not only the Drum Station but every hardware instrument that I use, which I use midi from Logic to control the Evolver or Voyager. My friend told me there was an adjustment in my preferences that would help fix it, but I do not know which one to use. Could you please help direct me to adjust this correctly? Thank you. C..Reply


text:
Olivine Perfume Oil
You can smell the gardenias immediately. These perfume oils are 100% fragrance with no additives or carrier oils. Use sparingly as a little goes a long way!
Packaged in a 5ml glass bottle with a black cap.
All of these fragrances are a blend of pure essential oils and fragrance oils.
**All products from Olivine Atelier are VEGAN and CRUELTY FREE!


text:
WWCE, Panama City Beach, Florida, Ideas
Experience with agency Ideas was positive.
No comment.
Experience with location Panama City Beach, FL was neutral.
Panama city beach- a small tourist town on the Mexican coast . A place with beautiful beaches and a lot of tourists in one place . Since this is a tourist town was very difficult to be unable to get to another job because all employers are looking for workers who will remain to work the past season.
Experience with employer Publix
was positive.
Hours : 10.5 Number of hours per week : 40 Average tip : around 35 $ Stacking goods on shelves
This review represents personal opinion of Milos Miladinovic who was participating Work & Travel program in year of 2013 with agency Ideas, working at Publix in Panama City Beach, FL.
Aug 3, 2016


text:
The corn stalks look like giants, blocking bits of the comforting sun, as I try to make my way through them.
Giggles from nearby children pierce holes through the stalks, making me a bit nervous despite the bright sun. The kids, fifth-graders from Platteville Elementary, are a little too cute to be dangerous, so it's not as if I'm in a bad remake of "Children of the Corn" (would any remake of that movie be good, by the way)?
But I am, perhaps, in my own little version of "The Blair Witch Project." I am lost.
Getting lost in the outdoors, for me, is pretty much unheard of. I am a mountaineer, after all, and I'm the outdoors reporter, and so I try to be prepared. So when we decided to check out the Maze in La Salle, I was tempted to bring my Global Positioning Satellite, my backpack and, of course, a water bottle.
I settled on some boots, some wind pants and, of course, a Snickers bar.
Getting lost, after all, is the point.
Mazes are the newest excuse to use "tainment." First we had info-tainment, and now we have agri-tainment, though it's really all entertainment.
The Maze in La Salle is open pretty much every night, and all day on weekends; although, we hitched on with a tour group, a bunch of home-schooled children and the group of elementary students from Platteville.
This year's maze, owned by Glen Fritzler of La Salle, is a huge Denver Bronco; although, when you are in the maze, it looks like a dirt path leading through a bunch of corn stalks. There are actually two mazes, and you get two for the price of one.
There are all sorts of clues on signposts throughout to help you get through the mazes, with several different sheets for each one, depending on what theme you choose.
There are sports clues, stargazing clues and interactive clues.
Here's an interactive clue: "Face the #1 sign, then turn: to your right 270 degrees, then 90 degrees to your left, right 225 degrees, right 45 degrees, left 90 degrees, then right 270 degrees. Go the direction you are now facing."
I ignored the interactive clues.
I make it to the bridge, where my spirit is stirred by an American flag, and I see how a group from Platteville is doing.
"Slow down, girls!" yells Deb Deselms, a Platteville parent who agreed to help bring the students through the maze. She led a group of five girls and her daughter, Alex.
She leads them past the bridge, down the corner, and into the distance. The wrong way.
A "corn cop," someone who knows the maze well, starts to chase them down.
The girls try to help, now that they see Alex's mother is as lost as they are:
"Are you sure we are going the right way?"
"It's this way, I just know it!"
"No, this way!"
"No, that way!"
"No, this way, then that way!"
When the girls do finally make it through the first part of the maze, you get the sense they wouldn't mind getting a little more lost. Deb senses it too.
"They're hoping to get lost all day," Deselms said. "They don't want to go back to school."
Another Platteville student, Sharlee Lefeuer, rests after walking through the maze. She offers a student a drink of her water, and when it's refused, she offers a bad pun.
"It was corn-fusing," she said.
No one laughs. They know they've got the second part of the maze to tackle.
I try to offer some sympathy, but it doesn't work. The maze usually takes more than an hour to get through. It took me 20 minutes.
Am I just that good? No. Fritzler just offered me something before I entered the maze, and I took it without hesitation.
After all, a good mountaineer never enters a new place without a map.
Where to go
The Maze is located on U.S. 85 and south of Weld County Road 44 in Peckham.The maze is open until Nov. 4. The maze is closed Mondays.Hours
– Tuesday-Thursday: 4-9 p.m.
– Friday: 4-10 p.m.
– Saturday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
– Sunday: Noon-8 p.m.prices
– Prices are $7 for ages 13 and up and $5 for ages 12 and under. Children 5 and under are free with an adult purchase.
General information
-Half of the maze will be haunted from Oct. 12-Oct. 31. Add $2 to the regular price.
– Pumpkins are available. They start at $4 and up.
-All children in costume on Oct. 27 will get a special treat.
-Call 737-2129 or go to www.greeleytrib.com and click on The Maze link for directions and more information. Group rates are available.


text:
Returns Policy
We hope that you love your loungewear items but in the unfortunate event that they weren't quite right, we offer the following returns and exchange policy at MAEVA;
If you change your mind, your item is faulty, unsuitable or your item isn't as described we are more than happy to offer a refund or exchange within 10 days of purchase on any full priced items as long as the item is unworn and in its original condition.
Shipping costs will not be reimbursed only the purchase price.
We are unable to accept returns on any items that that have been used, modified, marked or damaged in any way post purchase. Any item offered as a gift with purchase cannot be returned or exchanged.
Sale Items
Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges available on sale items. This includes multibuy offers and discounts.
If, however, your sale item is faulty, we will of course offer a full refund.
Wrong Item
If we have mistakenly sent you the wrong item, please contact us immediately at firstname.lastname@example.com quoting your order number, name and address, details of the product received and product originally ordered, and whether you require a refund or replacement. We will then contact you immediately and advise how to proceed and to apologise for any inconvenience.
MAEVA will cover all postage costs on wrong items.
Returns Process
To return your item, simply contact MAEVA at firstname.lastname@example.com and quote the following; Order Number, your name and address, contact number and reason for return.
We will then provide you with instructions and a return address to send your purchase back to. Please ensure your item is in its original condition and packaging, and that your order number is included with your return.
Return postage is at the customer's expense and will not be reimbursed.
When sending return items to MAEVA we recommend using registered post as we do not take responsibility for the loss or damage of items in transit.
In considering any application for refund or exchange MAEVA reserves the right to inspect returned items upon receipt.


text:
Much like Fight Club before it, Choke is a comedy about things that probably should not be funny. It shares a few other things with Fight Club as well: it is also about a mentally disturbed man whose scheme is uprooted by a woman, and it too is adapted from a book by Chuck Palahnuik. This tale gives us a sex addicted con-man whose mother is in the hospital and simply goes for a wild sprint from there. The raunchy humor comes at you sideways, catching you off-guard with a fantastically cruel sense of cynicism. Through it all Sam Rockwell's performance anchors things in a veil of ridiculous that fits the film like a glove. In the end it may lack some ambition, and a few scenes are somewhat dead, but the overall package is enough to keep you smiling from start to finish.
8 out of 10.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Choke (2008)
Much like Fight Club before it, Choke is a comedy about things that probably should not be funny. It shares a few other things with Fight Club as well: it is also about a mentally disturbed man whose scheme is uprooted by a woman, and it too is adapted from a book by Chuck Palahnuik. This tale gives us a sex addicted con-man whose mother is in the hospital and simply goes for a wild sprint from there. The raunchy humor comes at you sideways, catching you off-guard with a fantastically cruel sense of cynicism. Through it all Sam Rockwell's performance anchors things in a veil of ridiculous that fits the film like a glove. In the end it may lack some ambition, and a few scenes are somewhat dead, but the overall package is enough to keep you smiling from start to finish.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Watership Down (1979)
Respect for an audience can be a hard thing to come by in an animated film. For as many talking bears, singing princesses, and pieces of anthropomorphic silverware as have been drawn for the screen, few are given the chance to breathe and be part of something bigger than mere archetype. Watership Down is not a perfect film, but considering the time it was made and the general story, it's amazing that there was any consideration to make it more than just another kid's film, let alone a full-blown thriller. Seeing a group of rabbits strike out on their own to found a new colony wouldn't be this tense if it had been in more market-minded hands. But there's a confidence here, and a sense of respect enough for the laws of nature to show things maybe not as they really are, but as the could be. It's dark and it's violent sure, but it's honest, and doesn't let tragedy break its stride. Though at times it may seem more interested in how a rabbit moves about than in telling its story, there's definitely a sense of weight and intelligence to be appreciated.
8 out of 10.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Drag Me To Hell (2009)
Going back to your roots is always a risky proposition. As directors grow, the things that made them able to make the kind of experience that sparked their career fade. It's nice to see that Sam Raimi doesn't really have that problem. In some of the best possible ways this shows that Raimi may not have evolved at all since the days of Evil Dead. It's every bit the cheesy, crowd-pleasing scarefest that he cut his teeth on. The story of a woman cursed to be, of course, dragged off to Hell, has plenty of easy hooks and evenly placed jumps, but is also remarkably direct with its intentions. It knows exactly what kind of movie it is, and gives off clever smiles as often as demonic fright. In the end, it's nothing more than is standard for the genre, but is so much fun that it hardly matters.
8 out of 10.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Dragonball: Evolution (2009)
Perhaps the most shocking part of this film is that it isn't garbage. Nobody is going to come out and say that this is a triumph of cinema or anything, but this generally unnecessary live-action remake of the wildly popular martial-arts action cartoon has a thing or two going for it. Best among them, a complete lack of taking itself seriously. The characters, the situations, even the costumes all reference back to just how preposterous everything is. It gives the film a breezy air of silliness, resulting in a pleasantly kid-friendly series of fights, sprinkled with light humor. The production values aren't half-bad either. None of this changes that it's generally a stupid movie with a nigh-incomprehensible story and dull action sequences, but the camp value the film knowingly dumps on the audience is, if nothing else, excellent grist for drunken cynicism.
4 out of 10.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Hancock (2008)
Had it actually bothered to have a beginning, this might have been a fun flick. Unfortunately, the very moment you start to care even the least for the characters, the credits start to roll. So what does that leave us with? A bunch of players who remain bland until the very end, a smattering of action sequences that barely make any visual sense, and jokes that lack the proper setup and context to be genuinely funny. It needs a first act, but instead we just leap right into the thin of things. But even worse is that there really wasn't a lot of potential squandered to begin with. Beyond the most basic premise of a homeless alcoholic with superpowers, the rest is almost all gristle. Past a few clever bits toward the middle, there's pretty much nothing to see here.
4 out of 10.
Friday, March 12, 2010
My Name Is Bruce (2007)
Unfortunately, this is probably about as close as Bruce Campbell will ever get to doing another Evil Dead. Pity too, as this film definitely shows he still has the badass side of that character in him. Here Bruce Campbell directs Bruce Campbell playing Bruce Campbell, kidnapped by a devoted fan to do battle an ancient demon unleashed in a small mining town. It's a B-movie with an oversized B, filled with loving fan-service and covered in a thick layer of good natured cheese. It's a film for Campbell's fans, featuring bits plucked from all his best stuff, wrapped in the attitude of Army of Darkness, and stuffed with self-parody. If you have a hearty respect for Campell's more egomaniacal characters, there's a lot to enjoy here. If you don't already have some love for the man with the infinite chin, this might not be your cup of tea.
6 out of 10.
Monday, March 8, 2010
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Michael Mann can be a very hit or miss director. For every Heat or Collateral, there's a Last of the Mohicans. It isn't that the film is bad necessarily, just that it's hard to like something that is missing so many parts. Great waves of plot simply wash over you with little to no emotional attachment to spur interest, leaving you with setpiece after impressive setpiece. It's like if someone made a movie of only the good parts, without anything in between to make it mean anything. Sure there's a story in this muddled, schizophrenic tale of trappers and British in Colonial America, but so little time is spent giving it context that it all collapses. This isn't a terrible film, and at times it's a fairly attractive one, but there simply isn't enough weight or heft to make this worth the time.
4 out of 10.
Note: This review is based on the 1999, 2-hour re-edit of the film. Unfortunately, it's the only version available on DVD in the US.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
Also known as Per un pugno di dollari.
As far as remakes go, this one is hard to beat. Taking Akira Kurosawa's classic Yojimbo and reimagining it as a western works better for this story than one would expect; the desolate desert countryside, the bandit gangs' pistols replacing samurai swordsmen, it all fits together extremely well. Just like Yojimbo, a man rides into an isolated town in the middle of a war between two gangs. Deciding something needs doing, he sets out destroy both, whether the townspeople want it or not. The resulting clever manipulation and chaos is solid entertainment. Clint Eastwood is in his early prime here, squinting his way through one tough situation after another and giving his grumpy gunfighter a great sense of humor and stubbornness. Meanwhile all of the points that its predecessor got right are mimicked here to great effect, and often perfectly expanded upon. While it's easy to label this movie a plagiarized remake of an earlier great film, that doesn't mean it can't succeed on its own.
8 out of 10.
For a Few Dollars More (1965)
Also known as Per qualche dollaro in più.
Bounty hunters roaming the west, searching out bandits and turning in their corpses for cash. It's a hell of a way to make a living, and one that our friend Clint Eastwood fits right in to. Here the man with the permanent squint competes with a fellow bounty hunter while going after an absolutely ruthless gang leader. The result is an epic dose of uneasy truces, rousing gunfights, and Eastwood's trademark cold attitude. Every bit of this movie drips with the very best of what Westerns have to offer: the wild open fields, the saloons and bar fights, tough hombres packing six-shooters—it's all here, and presented by a master's steady hand. Even more than four decades since its creation, this film has barely aged a day. Sure, the sound is a bit muted and some of the pacing doesn't quite fit with today's hyper-cut action extravaganzas, but It's still exciting, still intriguing. As part of the archetype for the modern action hero, and the modern action film, this film deserves its place in history.
9 out of 10.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966)
Also known as Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo.
What can be said about this movie that hasn't been said already? The score is legendary, the actor is a cinematic mainstay, the title itself is a constant reference in pop culture, and the film itself is largely considered the defining film in the genre. So it's important at least, but is it any good? Does it hold up to decades of age? In a word: yes. In a bigger word: YES. This savage treasure hunt has barely aged a day. Every moment of its gun slinging charm and backstabbing twists hold up to years of scrutiny. Eastwood's nameless hero still remains the archetype for the modern movie action hero, while the moments where the film crosses paths with the Civil War remain potent and some of cinema's most impressive scenes. There is genuinely nothing to knock here, nothing to criticize. If you have any love of cinema at all, watching (or re-watching) this is three hours incredibly well spent.
10 out of 10.


text:
Textarea Tag Busted
Textarea Tag Busted
In this post, a web designer and front-end developer looks at this commonly used HTML element, and how to customize it to your needs for HTML and CSS.
Join the DZone community and get the full member experience.Join For Free
The textarea is an HTML tag mostly used for messages and comments. It is very similar to inputs, but, because it provides an option to have more than one line of text, it is not presented as input
In this post, we'll go over all the options for using this tag, along with some often asked questions about it.
Keep in mind that this text is the second in a series, after an article on input [type="text"].
About Textarea
The default textarea tag is presented with a border and a graphic in the bottom right corner. It is a good practice to add a placeholder, just like in every input field.
A default size of the textarea is defined with
font-size attribute of the text inside of it. So, if it isn't custom defined, the height of the textarea is defined with 2 lines of text and width is defined with 20 text characters.
Some of the most useful options for the textarea element can be defined with its attributes. The most common are:
- autofocus
- readonly
- required
- disabled
All of these 4 attributes are pretty self-explanatory:
autofocus makes the textarea focused when the page loads; the
required and
disabled attributes add just that state to the textarea.
The following five attributes are used for styling and defining the textarea with greater accuracy.
- placeholder
- maxlength
- cols
- rows
- wrap
With the
placeholder attribute, you can add a placeholder, as in all input fields. The
maxlenght attribute specifies the maximum number of characters allowed.
cols defines the "width" of a textarea by the number of the average character width (default value is 20) and
rows defines the height of a textarea by the number of the text lines (default value is 2).
wrap attribute defines the new line presentation on the submitted text. Values for these attributes are soft (default), off, and hard.
By choosing to turn the wrap off, the text in the textarea will not break until you press return/enter.
By choosing hard, the submitted text contains new lines, but if you choose soft it doesn't. For a better understanding of this attribute checkout this html.com post.
<textarea autofocus required placeholder="type your message" maxlength="180" cols="50" rows="6" wrap="hard">
For further styling you should use CSS, just keep in mind that the option
white-space:nowrap; doesn't work.
Resize Problem
There are a few problems with resizing related to textareas. To define the height and width of the textarea, you can use the
cols and
rows attributes, or CSS standard styling (better).
The next problem includes removing resize handle. So, you create a super nice design and everyone has an option to stretch textarea over it. Nah ah! This one is super easy to fix:
textarea {
resize: none;
Also, a small but annoying thing about this tag is the default scrollbar on the textarea in all versions of IE. Luckily, a solution is just a few lines.
textarea {
overflow: auto;
The problem typically associated with resizing, though, is auto resizing. Unfortunately, there is still no option for textarea auto resizing, but this article outlines one of the hacks you can use.
Reset Design
Specific styling options for textarea are the same as the ones for inputs. So, you can style the border, background, text, placeholder text, and states. I found a few examples of a non-standard textarea, but it was difficult; so that proves that textarea is one of those, 'it's okay to be standard' elements.
The textarea tag is commonly used and its options are really simple. After you once read this text I'm sure you will master it!
Published at DZone with permission of Tijana Dedic , DZone MVB. See the original article here.
Opinions expressed by DZone contributors are their own.


text:
Approximate settings for comfortable playing action
How the strings attach to the bridge
Electric guitars feature an attachment at the end of the bridge, usually with six small pins.The loops of the strings are attached around these pins to be held securely. Jazz guitars oftenhave a raised tailpiece and have their own unique method of string attachment.
At the peg-head end of the classical guitar, the string should be passed through the hole inthe white bone barrel. Then pass the string back to make a loop around itself. Finally,holding the string by the end, turn the tuning key so that the twist you have made windsover the top of the barrel and away from you.
Acoustic folk guitars and electric models usually feature solid peg heads with large, steel-barrelled tuning machines. As with the classical guitar, the string is passed through a hole inthe top of the barrel, and then the peg is simply turned to increase its tension. Excess stringsshould be cut off to avoid tangling in the tuning key and to keep a generally clean appear-ance.
Read more...!


text:
Panther Up at Southside Virginia Community College for a successful new year in 2017. The SVCC Panthers are recruiting new students to the ranks. Registration is underway now for Spring semester classes and students can register online, in person or by telephone.
Classes for the spring begin January 9, 2017. Students can register now or in January but the earlier the better according to Bernadette Battle, Student Services Director. She notes that financial aid, counseling and advising can all be completed before classes start. Call 888-220-SVCC.
The college will be closed for the Holiday from December 23, 2016 to January 3, 2017.
Visit the college website to learn more about classes offered at www.southside.edu Plan now to Panther Up and Have a Great New Year.


text:
+49 2335 9193 - 33
Wilhelmstra├¤e 11
58300 Wetter (Ruhr)
Click on the icon to transfer my contact information via a vCard (.vcf file = ".vCard file") directly into your address book (e.g. Outlook):
Do you already know the colleagues of Ramona Miskov?
We have created a 2-sided A4 flyer for you that provides a concise overview of our services.


text:
A banana yellow bag + canvas-hued skirt (both new by House of Fox) + this pretty striped tie by Bother inspired this golden tawny look today. -- In other news, don'tcha just hate it when your butler keeps you waiting for your after-dinner digestif? It's tres hard to find quality help today. *sneaks some tawny port, spills some on carpet*
Tawny Monday love + fashionista kisses to all!
ღTeshan2222 Wycliffe
(who likes the 20-year Taylor Fladgate for her tawny port)
Hair: Truth - Juliette Streaked - chestnut (new!) *mwuahs Truth Hawks*
Skirt: House of Fox - Color.Me.H.O.F [PaperSkirt[Natural] (new!)
*mwuahs Fashionboi Landar*
Bag: House of Fox - Color.Me.H.O.F [TheOlsen[Canary] *mwuahs Fashionboi Landar*
Tie: BOTHER - House Ties (Yellow) (new!) *mwuahs Synthos Graves*
Shirt: The Sea Hole @ Truth District - Ming Blouse - Slate *mwuahs Drinkinstein Sorbet*
Earrings: Je Suis for the Platinum Hunt - je suis...coccinelle earrings *mwuahs Julia Merosi* - find/buy blue box - $10L
Skin: Pink Fuel - [PF] Elly - Meow (ltbrow/freck); worn with [PF] Elly - Glam Lipstick - (Vamp) *mwuahs Mochi Milena*
Shoes: Nardcotix for the Platinum Hunt - Iceli Spiked Stiletto Black - find/buy little blue box - $10L
Stockings Izzie's - Tights abstract zebra (new!)
Socks: 'MICO' - Lace Socks - free
Pose: Ploom (new!) *mwuahs Helyanwe Vindaloo*


text:
NBPDCL (North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited) is an organization enrolled under the arrangements of Companies Act 1956 and is a completely possessed backup Company of BSPHCL.
The Company is locked-in principally, in the matter of circulation of Electricity. It has been vested with the dissemination resources, rights, and liabilities of the recent BSEB essential for the matter of conveyance in its zone of circulation including every one of the 21 regions of North Bihar - in particular - Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Siwan, West Champaran, East Champaran, Sheohar, Vaishali, Saran, Madhubani, Gopalgunj, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Saharsa, Supaul, Medhepura, Khagaria, Katihar, Araria, Purnea and Kishangunj.
The North Bihar Electricity Bill Online Payment can be a breeze to spare time, cash and endeavors. Aside from expediting direct rebates on each bill-pay amount, TalkCharge additionally offers a ton of coupons and promotion codes both for the new and existing customers. A client can appreciate colossal rebate and additional cashback into their TC wallets that can be utilized for some different services on the site or the mobile app.
Step 1: Select your electricity operator to be NBPDCL from the dropdown.
Step 2: Punch in your Consumer ID and click on continue towards your NBPDCL bill inquiry.
Step 3: Subsequently, you can peruse and realize your bill-sum that you should pay. After a detailed analysis, you can proceed further for payment.
Step 4: After you have fetched your bill and gone through all the details simply log in or sign up for a new account.
Step 5: In the following page, you can choose to select your preferred payment method including Internet Banking, Debit and Credit Cards or any UPI mode of transaction.
Step 6: Choose the applicable coupon or promo code and hit the Pay Now button.
Step 7: Voila, your NBPDCL electricity bill payment is done and your additional TalkCharge Cashback is on its way.
You can make use of our exclusive discount coupons at the time of your NBPDCL bill payment and get hefty cashback on every single transaction, month after month. If you are a first-time user, check out our exclusive TalkCharge offers and apply the same coupon code as per your requirement.
Choose to pay from your debit/credit card from any bank, internet banking or any UPI method - all would account to a successful bill payment for NBPDCL. The freedom of payment method is bestowed upon you and the responsibility of discount and cashback rests on TalkCharge.
You can directly get in touch with a representative by dialing the toll-free number 1912 or 1800-3456-198.
Subsequently, opt to make your South Bihar Power Distribution bill payment through TalkCharge and receive additional cashback and reward points.
© 2020 TalkCharge Technologies Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.


text:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, 27 July, 2016 arraigned five suspected oil thieves: Sokari Iminabo; Segun Olagunju; Uche Emmaneul, Obinna Ezinne and Tiny Patience before Justice I.J.Watilla of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a two count charge bordering on illegal dealing in petroleum products.
The suspects were arrested on 26 April, 2016 at Anyako waterside in Sama Community, Asari Toru Local Government, Rivers State by troops of the 130 Battalion of the Nigerian Army.
At the point of arrest, the suspects were in possession of a locally constructed metal tank, housed in a Man Diesel truck with registration number SOKOTO XA 614 BDN to convey illegally refined Automative Gasoline Oil (AGO) concealed in poultry feeds.
Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.


text:
A public meeting will be held in Cannock on Monday to discuss current performance issues on the Chase Line which connects Rugeley, Hednesford and Cannock with Walsall and Birmingham.
The meeting follows a request from Council Leader, Councillor George Adamson, to West Midlands Trains to give residents using the line the opportunity to discuss their concerns in person with rail company managers.
West Midlands Trains representatives will be at Cannock rail station from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Monday 2 September. They will be joined by Cllr Adamson and the Chair of Cannock Chase Rail Promotion Group, Keith Fitch.
The meeting is open to anyone who uses the service or with an interest in it, whether they travel to Cannock, Hednesford or one of Rugeley's two stations.
A further meeting will be held in Rugeley on a date to be decided.


text:
hey guys , i'm unbelievably excited to say that i've somehow managed to persuade the people at the Ryman Auditorium in nashville to let me and the band come and play a gig …. this is amongst the most iconic venues in the world and an item on my bucket list that i never thought would be ticked off. fucking ridiculous !!!!!! you can grab tickets for said gig and all of the others at here
also , here is a little live version of "anywhere" that we shot when we were recording in new zealand ! hope you like it xx
By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept
The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.


text:
TripAdvisor, one of the world's largest travel websites, ranked Santa Carolina 5th among the best 500 places to visit in Santiago. This recognition rewards the major effort of our tourism department to diversify our attractions and cater to the preferences of all our visitors.
Now, our standard, premium and VR wine tours feature in-store tastings, a picnic lunch at the park, and our latest addition "make your own wine" activity that offers our visitors the chance to be a winemaker for one day.
Tourism Innovation
Admittedly, our Virtual Reality Wine Tour is a source of great pride because we are the first winery in Chile to offer such a product in which visitors can live a thrilling, full winemaking experience from harvest to bottling.
In 2018, Chile's Tourism Office and Tourism Agency –Sernatur– presented our winery the "Digital Innovation in Tourism Initiative" award in recognition of our contribution to the efforts to diversify national tourism.
This award encourages us to continue to search for new ways to bring the world of wine closer to our consumers and visitors and to act as ambassadors of such an appealing and representative product around the world.


text:
PTI CORE™ Platform Expands Integration Offerings with PayPal Payment Processing
[SCOTTSDALE, AZ – March 5, 2019] PTI Security Systems, the global leader in access control technologies for the self-storage industry, announced a new integration with PayPal through their Internet of Things (IoT) end-to-end solution, PTI CORE™ Platform.
PayPal is a digital payment platform that supports online financial transactions andhelps small businesses aid their customers with payment and credit solutions. Through the integration with PayPal, CORE customers will have the ability to track financial transactions that occur through a PayPal account across their self-storage portfolio in a centralized, online location.
"With mobile and electronic activity becoming the norm, PayPal's integration encourages our CORE customersto utilize an electronic payment method in order to streamline their finances," said Franklin Young, CEO of PTI Security Systems."It's mutually beneficial by providing our self-storage owners and operators with an asset they need while providing their customers with the world-class experience they deserve."
For more information about PTI COREäintegrations, cloud software, and the PTI Marketplace, please visit www.ptisecurity.com/core/.
# # #
About PTI Security Systems: PTI [www.ptisecurity.com] has been in the access-control and technology business since 1979 and is the most trusted name in self-storage security. To date, there are more than 40,000 installations of PTI products in self-storage facilities in more than 30 countries. PTI provides the most innovative, durable, and reliable security products available today, and offers a wide range of integrated security solutions that help create a seamless experience for both tenants and self-storage owners and operators. PTI's industry-leading security solutions include: the EasyCode mobile app, the #1 selling keypads in self-storage, wired and wireless door alarms, and easy to use software solutions designed to help you manage your security system in real-time from anywhere on Earth.
About PayPal: PayPal [www.paypal.com]is an open digital payments platform giving 267 million active account holders the confidence to connect and transact in new and powerful ways, whether they are online, on a mobile device, in an app, or in person. Through a combination of technological innovation and strategic partnerships, PayPal creates better ways to manage and move money, and offers choice and flexibility when sending payments, paying or getting paid. Available in more than 200 markets around the world, the PayPal platform enables consumers and merchants to receive money in more than 100 currencies, withdraw funds in 56 currencies and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in 25 currencies.
Media Contact:
Chadwick Macferran


text:
Dear Friends,
Our state and our nation are facing a critical skills gap. I meet often with Rhode Island businesses that are hiring, but cannot find workers with the right skills. Solving that problem must start before young people enter the workforce. Too often, students have already graduated before they consider the full gamut of options. A four-year university is the best fit for some, but not all. We need to ensure that our young people are armed with all the facts before they make major decisions about their futures.
As co-chair of the Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, I recognized February as CTE Month by reintroducing my Counseling for Career Choice Act. This legislation would support the development of comprehensive career counseling programs and would strengthen the connection between schools and the demands of the workforce.
Every student deserves an education that starts a path to success. We must expand apprenticeships and employer-educator partnerships, make college affordable and help school counselors provide the information necessary for students to make informed decisions. I am committed to education and to career and technical education in particular. If we want the strongest workforce and strongest economy possible, it has to be a top priority.
To learn more about my work, follow me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
I send out a monthly e-newsletter highlighting my work and the effects of recent Congressional actions on Rhode Islanders. Sign up or view the newsletter archives.
Welcome to the online office for Congressman Jim Langevin. Please visit the Contact Me page to contact Jim electronically or click on the office location nearest you for details.
Washington, DC Office
2077 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2735 | TTY: (202) 225-1904 Fax: (202) 225-5976 Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM
Rhode Island Office
300 Centerville Rd, Suite 200 South Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: (401) 732-9400 Fax: (401) 737-2982 Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM


text:
- 1,908
- 274
- Joined Oct 28, 1999
Well, after 2 years of planning, I am on my way to Italy. One question, though, is what to do about exchanging currency. I am sure that I will need cash (versus using a credit card) for some items. Any ideas on converting? Specifically, where will I get the best exchange... buying Euros in the US? Taking American dollars there and converting?
Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
Any help is appreciated! Thanks!


text:
Back in the early 90s, I was a student radio DJ on Radio Ramair FM. To be frank, I was rather terrible at it and there are a pile of tapes sitting at home which I will never, ever, listen to again. In my humble opinion, I had some vague ideas but my voice was terrible and it sounded like a croaked Dalek merged with Darth Vader. Hardly a warm voice you'd want to listen to. I much preferred life behind the scenes, messing around with reel-to-reel tape amd getting celebrity interviews and voiceovers.
One of my fellow DJs was Lucio – he was quite popular amongst the student unions, radio folk and the various societies, but he never seemed to have a particular inkling for rock music, unlike Mosh who seemed to be down at the rock club every weekend. Then again, there were plenty of leather-clad ladies for Mosh to keep an eye on. He went on to become Communications Secretary of the Union, although that was the year after I'd left for the bright lights of Gerrards' Cross.
So it was somewhat surprising to see Lucio hailed as a "champion of rock music" and "one of the most exciting new radio DJs in the UK" as he prepares to join XFM on the weekend breakfast slot.
Of course, there's probably a fair amount of media spin behind this particular story – it's probably not that difficult to entice a radio DJ from a digital radio station to one broadcasting on analogue in London. Unless XFM's street cred has seriously gone downhill since I left London.


text:
It's no secret that flossing isn't our favourite thing to do, but what exactly happens when we skip a night… or two?
Whether you skip your nightly floss because you're too tired, forget, or simply can't be bothered, you're not alone.
"Research indicates only 30 per cent of adults floss their teeth, and only 22 per cent do it correctly," Dr Giulia D'Anna, founder of iDental, reveals.
To floss or not to floss
Giulia explains that some people avoid the task because their gums bleed, however that's actually a sign you should be flossing more.
"The reason the gums bleed is because flossing isn't happening regularly," she explains. "Bleeding is a sign of inflammation or irritation as a result of bacterial acids on the gum. This is typically called gingivitis, the mildest form of periodontal disease, and is often reversible with periodontal therapy and diligent home care."
But, if you ignore these signs, Giulia says there can be dire consequences.
"If left, this may eventually lead to periodontitis or gum disease," she tells. "Periodontitis involves changes in the bone height and support of the teeth, and eventually this can lead to tooth loss."
Best flossing practice
Because we don't want to be trying to recover from periodontitis or gum disease, Giulia and her team have come up with the golden rules you need to follow for good mouth hygiene:
1. Use a piece of floss that is 40 to 50cm long. Wrap the floss around each middle finger, leaving about 2 t 3cm between each hand to use between your teeth.
2. Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and index fingers and then slide it gently up-and-down between your teeth. Extend the floss to just under the gum line, without forcing it. Do this for each tooth within that space, taking care of both sides of the v-shaped gum. Most people only go to the tip of the gum, and don't slide the floss under the gum at all. So, if you get that right, you are doing it better than most people.
3. Use clean sections of floss as you move from tooth to tooth.
4. If you have braces or bridges (replaced missing teeth with porcelain crowns) in your mouth, you can use floss threaders to get under the braces to perform the same action.
5. For larger spaces you can use little interdental brushes, like Piksters, to clean between the teeth. Another great option is a water flosser, which is like a high pressure water cleaner for teeth. These can be used instead of flossing when spaces are large and difficult to navigate.
"Most people don't realise teeth have five surfaces - the biting surface, the cheek and tongue side and the two sides between the teeth. With two thirds of all decay happening between your teeth, flossing is an effective and useful way to remove the plaque, especially in between the teeth or under the gum line-places where a toothbrush cannot reach," Giulia adds.


text:
Beyond Lip Service welcomed Cara Lumen, The Vision Distiller and host of Passionately on Purpose radio, is an internet marketing expert who helps entrepreneurs put their passion to work in a business they love. She is a Book Yourself Solid Coach and International Author. Today we're going to talk about how to use change to move forward in your life and business.
Enjoy the conversation with Cara about MAKING THE MOST OF MAJOR CHANGE
What makes us have to consider change?
I'm moving half way across the country in a few weeks and the lessons are enormous. The steps I am taking to put my worldly possessions in a truck and fit them into a new environment are the same steps we need to take in business in order to keep aligned with our purpose and our passion.
Crossroads appear for many reasons.
We complete something we have been doing, like going to college.
Our children leave home and the dynamics of our daily life change
We may have lost our job or fear we might lose it and we have to make some new plans
And a crossroad may appear simply because it's time to change.
What do you need next?
Your goals should be in sync with where you see yourself in the time ahead.
Write them down A very simple tip and a very effective one too. Write your goals on a piece of paper and paste it somewhere which can remind you every day that you need to get them.
What do you need to take with you? What will fit?
I'm juggling what I own, where I'm going and what I have outgrown.
Check out what you have outgrown.
Part of change is visioning how you want it to be where you are going.
Track progress… Extremely important
My progress is currently very visible- how many boxes are packed and how much I have managed to give away.
How do you want to be seen in your new environment?
We are both doing book proposals and have to begin to add to our image. How we do that affects how we will be seen in our new position.
How do you want to be seen after this change?
Who do you want to play with, learn from, hang out with, know?
These decisions help attract those very elements to you.
What is the rhythm you want to embrace?
Moving is huge and is a great opportunity to change your rhythm. I love what I do and work at it six days a week because I have such a good time, but I am interrupting that cycle with packing so now I get to choose what I want my days to look like. I'm going to have access to a pool and a gym and a lake. Do I go for a swim first thing in the morning or in the afternoon? When and where do I walk? How often do I want to be with my family? These are all choices to be made to create a new rhythm that nourishes and supports me.
Any time you make a change you get to rethink your rhythm. That's why vacations are good. That's why we sometimes make allow ourselves to catch a cold that makes us go to bed for a few days, so we can stop and contemplate. It's much easier to schedule contemplation time into your life than force it by getting sick. Journal, get in touch with what you love to do, what you want, how you want your life to work, what rhythm you want to embrace.
When making a major change check in with your self and ask how does this feel?
Your emotions are the major barometer to what is right for you and how you should be aligned. When you decide on a change and start taking the steps to make it happen, notice how you feel. My mother called it "journey proud" when you get excited about the prospect of what you are about to do.
I'm looking forward to swimming as a form of exercise. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and to gathering for family dinners and game nights. In my business I'm excited about my book proposal and writing the Passionately on Purpose course and teaching it. There was a lull before this fell into place. I quiet time when I had completed one thing and was simply waiting for the next sign and the next opportunity. And they showed up. Let your emotions guide you to the right interpretation of how you want to change you and your business
Involve others Be guided by who offers what.
Welcome failure – learn by your mistakes
I'm not a fan of the word failure but I'll sure go along with learn by your mistakes. Be open to change. Be flexible. And listen and look for what the universe is telling you.
We've had the pleasure of Cara Lumen the Vision Distiller to be with us on Beyond Lip Service today. Cara's web site is www.caralumen.com and her radio show on Blog Talk Radio are Monday's at 10 AM pacific at www.blogtalkradio.com/passionatelyonpurpose


text:
GypsyJule, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. It sounds like the two of you fought your battles together and likely celebrated your victories together too. It is totally normal so soon after a loss to have intense feelings of loss. I don't know whether there also might be a little fear mixed in there (since you and your friend had same cancer, diagnosed same time, etc.) for yourself, and if that is the case, that would be a normal feeling too. Any feeling you have is valid. You know we are here for you. Sending hugs your way.
Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer Questions
Dealing with loss
Asked by GypsyJule on Friday, May 17, 2013
Dealing with loss
Today I found out that a friend lost her battle on Sunday. I met her in an online group, and she was diagnosed with the same cancer as mine at the same time I was, finished chemo at the same time, and had a clean CT scan after treatment in January. I'm so horribly sad. I've cried all day, and I'm just not sure how to handle these emotions.
17 Answers from the Community17 answers
Big hugs Jule. I know it is hard to lose a "sister" who is fighting the same battle that we are - I was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer in 2009 and have also gone through the pain and the heartache of loss of women who have become dear friends and who also understand the issues that we all go through with treatment becasue we all live it. I tend to have a "survivor's guilt" mentality when I suffer this type of loss - it takes me a couple of days to get to the point where I can "function" again and move on - I have come to realize that my friends would not want me to lay down and give in to the "beast" - one of the best ways to honor their memories is to speak out and tell their stories and to "Fight like a girl!"
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I find that it helps me to take a few minutes to write down my feelings simply so I can sort them out (e.g., which ones are fear based, which are truly from the loss). This way I can dismiss the ones that aren't real (e.g., fear based) and focus on the ones that are real (e.g., loss) and then I try to think about the good things that came from having this person in the world.
Loss is never easy and it is ok to grieve.
Sending you warm caring thoughts.
CAS1 (Best Answer!)
This is difficult for any of us..I met a women here who lived close to me and I was so excited to possibly have someone I could get together with for coffee. Within 3 months she had passed away.
This is where the faith comes into play. We are all connected and we all go on.. Matter does not ever die it simply transforms into something else. We go on.
You might be finally crying for your own loss too. Sometimes the grief of loss brings out the real grief we also feel for ourselves and how our life has been interrupted and forever changed. Go easy on yourself, take time to rest, try and do something that honors all your losses and know she would not want you to be hurt or sad. This was simply the end of her journey and not yours.
I know I will see my Mom and my sister again. They are always with me. Always.
Hey Julie. I'm really sorry that you lost a friend. What a multiple whammy. Losing someone you are close to. Especially someone you've fought the same fight with side by side. I hope you are not going through survivor's guilt. Easy to say, not as easy to do. You know we are here to help you through this. Cry when you need to. And it's okay if some of those tears are for yourself. You have lots of virtual hands to hold out here. Hugs!
My condolences. your reaction is perfectly normal. Since I started my journey in July of 2009 I've lost several friends to cancer some have been online only. And each time I had a very similar reaction. it makes me feel sad, guilty and lucky all at once. Just take it one day at a time - acknowledging and honoring your feelings, which you are doing is one of the best ways of coping.
I'm going to say something that might cause an uproar, BUT this is exactly why I refuse to join a support group. I can't handle stuff like you are going through right now. Sending you warm thoughts.
Jule, I am so sorry for your loss and for the anguish you are going through. Just know you are not alone. You, your friend and her family and friends are in the thoughts of many of us. I agree with David that writing is a good way to process your feelings and thoughts. If you are a visual person, use pictures as well. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I began an Art Journal whereby I used words, pictures and my own drawings/paintings to reflect how I felt. For example, a picture of a Braques cubist painting was used to express how scattered and fragmented my mind and thoughts were at the time. If you can, take walks. Sometimes, that helps sort out how to handle the flood of emotions that envelope one at a time like this. Please take care.
Sorry Gypsy, it is tough, a bit of the "survivors guilt" starts to slip in and you have to beat it back. You are completely normal in some of the feelings, but try not to start thinking that you don't deserve to be alive as in the survivor's guilt. I had a friend I played music with that was the picture of health, always eating right, exercised all the time. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor after having a headache. He was gone in 6 months. This right after I had just been clean for 4 years. I had those feelings too. All I can offer is it will pass, be thankful that the stars aligned for you and you are doing well now.
I wish you the best and comforting thoughts.
Thank you all. I know I'm not the first, and won't be the last to feel this way, and I appreciate all of your input. Tonight is our local Relay for Life, so I will light a luminary for my friend. She will be buried today at a cemetary across the street from the park where Relay is held. (She grew up in my town, but lived across the state. Her family is bringing her "home" today.)
@HearMeRoar - I understand your feelings, but I know my life has been enriched by friends I have met in support groups, and I hope that I offer something that can be of value to others as well.
Thank you all again.
I am sorry for your loss and the sadness you feel. I am feeling sad reading this. I have one good friend. Since high school. Can't imagine her being gone before me ...the sadness would be suffocating. I am not sure if the loss of someone with or without cancer is different. It's a connection you have. Of course you are going to feel sad. I hope you don't feel guilty...just throwing that out there as I have heard this among people with cancer that have friends with cancer. Go ahead and cry. No need to handle your emotions, just let them come out. Think about all the kind words you and your friend had and cherish those. She cared about you and would want the best of health for you. She shared your joy and your clean CT scan. I like to garden - maybe you do too. Go out to your yard and plant a small tree that blooms or some perennial daisies in honor of her life and existence on this planet. As the plant matures you will have a tear of joy because you touched each others lives. Your friend is no more pain, the pain now is in the hearts she has left behind. Go ahead and cry and no one should tell you not to. Thinking of you.
Sorry Gypsy Jule for tremendous loss you have suffered. It's rough when you been going through an experience that is not the most pleasant in the world but having a buddy to share the experience with can make it a little better. In one sense your partner is gone. Just knowing she's not there to compare treatments & reactions. You can still bounce things of of her. You will know what her likely responses would. Part of your sorrow & fear may be from reflecting on the similarities between the paths you both took. When I went through a similar experience a few years back, I couldn't stop crying & asking why? It seemed so unfair to me that's she was the one taken. I had no children it. Should have been me that was taken. I couldn't stop crying for several days. It was just so unfair
Don't know your spiritual beliefs, but I believe they are still with us. They things we learned from them , the experiences you shared. Still with you. I hope this has made a little bit of sense. Once again I sorry for your loss. If you feel like crying, cry.
I understand how you feel. I too am losing (or have already lost) a friend I met on Whatnext. We communicated through email for months, and we even planned to meet for lunch in Florida in March. (We had both planned to travel at about the same time.) Unfortunately her cancer spread so rapidly that she wasn't able to be in the same area when I was there, and we never got to meet. It feels really bad to think that either she's gone, or perhaps, she's not gone but is almost gone. My only solace is that we cheered each other up while we were going through treatments, and while we had very different backgrounds, life histories, and even age, we found how much we had in common. I still wish I had been able to give her a real hug, but perhaps the hugs sent through all sorts of online messages accomplished the same. At least, that is my hope. I think we'll both always remember these friends, and maybe we can be of help to others traveling down the same path. Instead of "Survivor Guilt," try to think about how we can all help the next person who needs our experience and encouragement. Handling cancer for yourself is a downer, and a lost friend is even more so. Even so, we must continue, and you'll find a way.
I also lost a friend in May. She survived 2.5 years from diagnosis til the end. It really upset me because she was so optomistic and led all of us to believe that she was going to survive, even when the cancer had recurred. I had my 2 year follow-up appt the same day I had to go to her funeral. I was extremely nervous at work, doctor, and the funeral home. I met up with other friends at the funeral home, and thank goodness my doctor didn't have any bad news for me that day. I just have to take it one day at a time, and I allow myself to feel sad, and sometimes it's at work. I just keep to myself, and step away if I need to. After what we've been through, sometimes, we need a break.
Help the community by answering this question:
Read and answer more endometrial (uterine) cancer questions. Also, don't forget to check out our Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer page.


text:
Produced as part of a year long residency in Rosedale North Yorkshire, this tranquil and colourful landscape painting by Andrew Cheetham was inspired by the autumn-time surroundings of the area.
Size: 31cm x 46cm
This is an original artwork and will be supplied with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist Andrew Cheetham.
If you are interested in viewing this piece in situ via the Walnut Art App on your iPhone or iPad, then please feel free to request a QR code from us using the "Ask a Question" tab. To view a demo of this app in action please click here
All of our products come with free delivery to mainland UK.
If you live outside the UK mainland and would like to make a purchase, please contact us using the Ask a Question" tab for details on additional delivery costs.
You have 14 days from receiving the product to notify Sable & Ox if you wish to return an item. Please note that pieces commissioned to your specific requirements, or items with a broken hygiene seal cannot be returned unless found to be faulty.
Take note that all of our products are packaged and shipped by the artist and not by Sable & Ox.
Read our full deliveries and returns policy here.
Available For Order
We can engrave characters on the frame of the object. Please enter your text in the box below:
Please submit a few details of your outline
requirements and ideas for a commission based on this kind of work


text:
Auto production data show that in the current fiscal (started in March) production of 'natural gas-gasoline hybrid' vehicles increased 5.54% in the first four months year-on-year.
According to the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade, domestic automakers produced 73,995 CNG hybrids and vans in the period.
The numbers seem promising as in the last Iranian year total production had seen an average 6.3% decline YOY.
As per the ministry statistics, the major share of CNG production belongs to Iran Khodro with 70,054 units -- a 19.11% increase YOY.
IKCO's CNG hybrid Peugeot 405 topped the list with 53,578 units.
The late 1990s Irish-designed Samand was second with 13,340 CNG-powered units and Peugeot Pars, a rehashed 405 design, output reached 3,136 units.
However, the statistics are completely different for SAIPA, the second automaker. It barely produced 3,941 CNG hybrid vehicles showing a 65% drop Y/Y.
SAIPA's Pride, which it once produced in unusually large numbers and is still the cheapest car in the local market, has simply vanished from the production charts.
Financial Tribune contacted the carmaker for further information on the absence of the CNG Pride. The company did not want to comment.
SAIPA's Tiba production was put at 3,941 CNG units in the first four months, becoming the leading vehicle currently produced by the company.
Tiba's CNG rollout rate increased 144% YOY, which seems logical as SAIPA has been trying to gradually phase out production of the Pride following mounting pressure from auto safety organizations and environmentalists.
Incentives Needed for CNG Sales
It has been over a decade since the introduction of CNG-fueled cars in Iran and progress of moving away from gasoline cars has been a damp squib.
One of the main reasons for the sagging figures on CNG purchases is related to a lack of infrastructure.
Another reason -- cited in this newspaper on several occasions -- is the poor state of fuel stations, the majority owned by the state and the rest a small handful of owners with little or no desire to invest due to capped fuel pricing structures.
In cities like Tehran, the shortage of fuel stations is more acute with many stations not being upgraded to support CNG in the past decade and long queues of cars seen day and night at almost all the gas pumps.
Industry Officials Not Impressed
According to the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company, after 10 years, there are only 2,380 compressed CNG stations across the country.
The head of Alternative Fuels Union Ali Mahmoudian said last week that if the government really wants to reduce air polluting fuels like gas and petrol, cutting the price of compressed natural gas for domestic consumers would be imperative.
"The share of CNG-powered transport is between 21% and 23%, but it can increase to 45-50% if consumers are encouraged to use more of the clean fuel by offering incentives such as reduced prices."
According to Mahmoudian, the union has asked the Oil Ministry for a 1,500-rial (4.5 cents) per cubic meter price cut in CNG prices, and If the ministry endorses the proposal, the CNG price will be cut to around 9 cents from the approximately 12.6 cents per cubic meter.