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Summer Winds Condos
This beachside condo was built in 1969 and is centrally located at 400 Oakridge in Daytona Beach, Florida. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence or weekend retreat, Summer Winds offers beachside living second to none!
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Copy and Fax
Address: 175 N. Weed Blvd, Weed, CA
Business Genre: Copy and Fax, Food Services, Groceries
A retail grocery store with fresh produce and a fine selection of local wines. Ray's has a movie rental department and offers Western Union, Rug Doctor Rental, Money Orders and Fax and Copying Services. Open daily 7:00am to 10:00 pm.

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Currently I use two computers: the Lenovo ThinkPad X230T and a HP Pavilion DV6T QE. While both of these systems can connect to the internet wirelessly, the results are not as good as a wired connection. The SIIG JU-NE0012-S1 is an adapter that lets me connect an ethernet cable to USB. Besides the increased speed, the JU-NE001-S1 can be connected to my Dell U3011 monitor. The USB hub of the monitor allows me to share several devices: such as keyboard, mouse, sound card, and now ethernet. So far the new configuration works well.
The back of the package.
All of the contents.
My ethernet cable is now old, but by having the ethernet adapter I won't stress it anymore.
The Dell U3011.
The USB hub. I can now share many devices from one computer to another by just switching a single USB cable.
More USB ports and card reader slot.


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Abalone shell and Hawaiian koa wood inlay men's domed wedding rings. Crafted of genuine solid tungsten carbide, 100% scratch proof and hypoallergenic. Elegant and comfortable, perfect for wedding, engagement, evening, party, banquet and so on. Makes a wonderful gift for any occasion, comes with an exquisite package
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- Metal Material
- Titanium Metal
- Channel Setting
- Wedding Bands
- Classic Style
- Geometric Shape
- All Compatible
- Comfortable
- High Quality
- Fitness Tracker
- Good Craftsmanship
- Engagement Occasion
- Unisex
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Coyote spotting? Know how to protect your dog.
Coyotes are part of the ecosystem here in San Francisco, and it's not uncommon for them to be seen traveling between larger parks, such as McLaren Park and Glen Park just to the east and northwest of Mission Terrace. This story in SFGate talks about their history and the reasons behind coyote policies in our city. Here is further information from SF's Animal Care & Control, about how what to do when you see a coyote.
Pet Directory
Found a pet? Try NextDoor's Pet Directory to track directory to find its guardian.
Doggie Bags now at Balboa Park!
There are now dispensers with plastic bags at the doggie area at Balboa Park. If you're a dog owner/walker please feel free to use them. If you are a friend or neighbor with extra bags, please help keep the dispensers stocked. Thanks to Peter Smith who shared this good news on May 2nd.
Off-Leash Dog Play Area is Official!
In March-2018, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to help celebrate the change. SF Recreation and Park was on hand with bags, photos were taken, and dogs celebrated with their furry friends. SF Rec & Park will be installing more benches in the park, along with a low "barrier" to demarcate the off-leash area. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a reality. For more information, click here.
Dog-Gala Celebration
After multiple years and much neighborhood support, the north-west triangle of Balboa Park, along the upper block of Havelock Street, was approved as an off-leash dog play area. (SF Recreation & Park Commissioners Mtg, July 20, 2017). On Friday, September, 2017, despite record-breaking temperatures, a number of the dog-guardians and their furry family members, gathers to celebrate this success.
Information on fences/signage/doggie-bag station, etc will be coming soon.
Responsible Dog Guardians
There has been a regular crew at Balboa Park for many years, and a general rule, work together to ensure a safe and clean area for humans and canines to gather and have fun together.
Here is neighbor Prudence Hull with her dogs Monty and Maggie. She not only is a responsible dog guardian, but also cares for the park, taking time to clean the street drains along Balboa Triangle dog play area.
Woof! That's a good looking bunch!
Do you have a furry family member (dog or cat) to add below? Email us a photo with your pet's name and we'll add it!
Mission Terrace dogs join the 4th of July parade!


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Style 663
USER CHANGEABLE COLOR is standard on all BRG LED digital clocks.
BRG 663S-C User Changeable Multi-Color Time Zone Clock.
BRG Time Zone Clocks are accurate for life without the need for manual or external time updates. A GUI touch screen IR remote control is available to ease configuration.
BRG's 663 series allows you to change the color of any zone or zones with ease.
Introducing BRG's New Time Commander Graphical Remote Control Programmer Option
Call 866-252-2704 or
Even though our fixed zone time zone clocks come with an IR remote control to change LED zone color and brightness, BRG offers the Time Commander Option.
The Time Commander is only compatible with BRG Time Zone Clocks Manufactured after October 2018
Time Zone Display Style 663
Model 663C with Sample Zones
The 663 series time zone clocks have bar-segment LED time & date displays with white vinyl zone labels in the middle of each zone. The 663 models can display 2 to 10 time zones.
For easy clock management, an infrared (IR) remote control is included with every 663 model. You can specify a radio (RF) remote, if preferred for no additional charge.
Now with 3X more LED's than competing products!
Additional Videos
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|6 Zone Clock with 1.8 " LEDs
Color Options
Red is the standard color
Blue is optional
Green is optional
Photo Below is a 6610E-C with user changeable
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This manor has been in the Webbington family for many generations. It contains a mature garden with bee hives, an entertainment room in the basement, 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. There have also been many rumors within the family of a hidden room used by certain 'special' family members and guests.
This is a fully furnished residence, with plenty to do around the house while the sun is up. From playing the organ, using the card and chess tables, reading and writing, and putting around the sheltered garden. There is also a bar to make the delightful Bloody Jane drinks.
- No CC
- Lot size: 30 x 20
- Lot location in my game: Widowshild Townhouse, Forgotten Hollow
- Lot type: Residential / 3 bed rooms and 3 baths
- Lot traits: Homey / Vampire Nexus / Registered Vampire Lair
- I have all expansion, stuff and game packs; but it will definitely need the Vampire game pack and Seasons expansion pack for the plants from each pack.
- Enable the 'bb.moveobjects' cheat before placing the lot.
**My TOU: Play with and modify this lot as you will; but, do not re-upload and do not claim this creation as your own. **
Lot Size: 30x20
Lot Price (furnished): 197,604
Lot Price (unfurnished): 43,061
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Inspired by Maxis' Webbington Cobb's Hallow
First Uploaded: 26 November, 2018
Last Updated: 14 hours ago
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
1. Download: Click the File tab to see the download link. Click the link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract: Use 7zip (recommended), WinRAR (Windows) or Stuffit (OS X) to extract the file(s) from the .rar or .zip file(s). OS X also has a built-in utility for that (just rightclick).
3. You MUST install Zerbu's mods in order, before installing this lot. It may not work otherwise, and I don't recommend deviating from these instructions.
- Install the Go to School mod to your mods folder. To do this, click on the mod link on Zerbu's page (as previously linked), open the .zip file. Select all the files and select "cut." Apparently, this is important! Go to your mods folder, and "paste" the cut files there.
- Install the Venue Changes mod to your mods folder, using the same download/cut/paste method.
Then, place the files from my lot .zip archive into your Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray folder.
Start your game, and have lots of fun!
Need more information?
- Anyone can use both .rar and .zip files easily! On Windows, use WinRAR.
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Holiday Throw Pillows | A Finished Project
One of my favorite decorating hacks these days is quilted throw pillow covers. I can change them for the seasons or holidays and they don't take up much room to store, especially when compared to storing an entire pillow. We have three throw pillow sizes in our living room, so I was on a mission to make covers for them; a 16″ square pillow, 20″ square pillows, and 16″ x 26″ lumbar pillows. The lumbarContinue reading


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Brand new Spider dash wood kits. This is a 5 piece set that includes the instrument cluster, glove box door and console insert and the two center strips. The pieces are made from American Birch veneer and finished with clear lacquer.
Six-guage configuration. Finished in African Mahogany veneer and clear lacquer.


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Nicole Women's Jaylene Sandals
$ 123.99
Brand Nicole
** Nicole Women's Jaylene Sandals **
Perfect with a long maxi skirt show off your fashionable style with the new Nicole Jaylene this summer! Super trendy and chic the new Jaylene is crafted with premium leather upper for longevity and boasts of an adjustable ankle strap with a hook-and-loop closure for a secure and more precise fit. With a modern construction and style, these shoes are bound to become your favorites. Resting on top of a rubber outsole for perfect traction and stability control. Look your very best and get ready for the showers of compliments every time you step out in the new Nicole Jaylene!
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#01BRUMA is a performative concert of plants and post-humans, that evolves from acoustic and visual signals, registered live from a vegetal set, monitored and connected to an interactive device made by kòniclab for this action.
Meetings of art, nature, technology, science and society with a feminist perspective. An unpublished, unclassifiable and visionary digital culture that fosters the encounter of the unexpected.
ECOSS is an international program that explores the connections between digital networks and the performing arts, with the aim of becoming an engine for creative innovation and contemporary thought.


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Grey Ghost Precision and Aero Precision recently announced a partnership intended to produce "custom quality production slides and barrels" for the Glock pistol. The goal as described was to get high quality gun upgrades out to consumers quickly, leveraging in-house manufacturing capability to provide complete service OEM production (and the resultant improvement in QC).
Several reports on the new slides' performance have been made available, including the following.
Range Report: Grey Ghost Precision Slide Review
by Tyler Hutch
Alright ladies and gents, take a knee, face outboard and grab some water- it's time to talk Glock slides.
I was recently invited to take a hard look at Grey Ghost Precision's new Glock slides and barrels. Having known for some time of GGP's reputation for exceptional end-user centricism (and as might be expected of any gear guy) I was excited to oblige.
One blistering afternoon, I rolled up to The Farm and spotted a visual on a dust plume from a black SUV advancing on my location. Upon its arrival to my location, I connected with GGP CEO, Casey Ingels (a former 2/75 Ranger, and Vice President, GW Ayers (a retired Stryker SNCO). Like Santa Clause, they arrived with a truck full of brand new, precision GLOCK slides. I was handed a "Geoscale" GLOCK17 and instructed to run the gun as hard as I possibly could. Specifically, I was told to handle it "...like I normally would."
Happy to oblige.
Before proceeding, let me take a moment to introduce myself; my name is Tyler and I've been an armed professional for my entire adult life. I joined the Marine Corps when I was 18 years old. There I served with 2nd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment, Golf Company. I deployed to Afghanistan in '08 with TF 2/7 and worked my way into the Battalion's Scout/Sniper Platoon once I returned CONUS. After leaving the Corps, I entered the world of Law Enforcement and subsequently, law enforcement, where I currently maintain a career in SWAT.
First inspection of the pistol revealed a precision milled slide, cut to within only a few ten- thousandths of an inch, the increasingly coveted front and top cocking serrations, and a G10 GGP cover for the RMR cut. Sure, it's the hotness, but I've got Marine in my blood and I could probably break a bowling ball in a padded room (and if I couldn't, plenty of others could) so I require more than a pretty face.
I loaded mags full of Lightweight NAS3 Cased 9mm Fallout Ammunition and Winchester 9mm 115 grain NATO Ammunition, and got myself to the firing line. I drew the weapon and grabbed the rear of the slide for a slingshot to battery. Now, I personally carry a G17 every day. I know the feel of my lifeline weapon system better than I do the curves of my significant other, but there was something different here. The familiar slippery Tenifer finish is missing – but is replaced with a matte Cerakote, and it feels very nice indeed. I'd already been drawn to GGP's Geoscale mill design because of the CDI (Chicks Dig It) factor (though I resisted it!), but what really began my love affair was the observation of such tactile definition and resulting, positive control.
Beginning at 10 meters, I took my stance and found front sight picture. Slow, steady squeeze – and steel rings. I duplicated this 16 more times, repeatedly stacking impacts on steel one after another.
I know what you're thinking. "Dude, it's 10 meters. I can do that with my Hi Point."
Fair enough. Don't worry though – after that little warm-up, I decided it was time to stretch the GGP out to 25 and then 50m. That's where the men are separated from the boys, and the GLOCKs from the Hi Points (and Lorcins - don't forget the poor, neglected Lorcins).
The affair started to turn into a real relationship at this point. Ranges of 25 meters and beyond weren't the chore that they so routinely are, and I quickly found myself comfortably engaging at distances the Marine Corps describes as, "...ineffective for pistol engagements."
I'm just going to oblige myself and quote Wyatt Earp.
"Fast is fine, but accuracy is final."
Running this blaster, I found it difficult to not be impressed by the ability to stack hit after hit right atop one another. Typically, with an OEM GLOCK (at least in my experience), you'll get some variation. This is amplified by distance.
I'm not trashing the stockers – GLOCK builds one hell of a firearm, but GGP has taken your high school Chevy Nova and supercharged it. Variation is not something I observed with the Grey Ghost weapon. In fact, it actually made all my own shooter errors that much more noticeable.
From the exceptionally positive lock up, to making a ragged 3/4 in. hole at 25 meters, I was absolutely satisfied, even pleased.
Now, some clarification for the discerning reader. I'm not a goon getting paid to shovel nonsense. I'm a gun and gear aficionado who likes what works and scoffs at what does not. I've had plenty of time behind some high-end aftermarket blasters that cost thousands of dollars and keep a tight pattern. The fact that a shooter can now obtain that same sort of mechanical advantage, if not better, for a substantially lower price point is significant.
To continue... After literally and figuratively warming up in the desert sun, I wanted to test the articulation of the Geoscale slide under more adverse conditions. With the assistance of my Pic Pro (photographer, for the layman) man Matt, I poured the half-gallon of sweat from my dome piece into my hands, which were then given a healthy dose of dirt and gravel. Impromptu test conditions set:
Jam a mag home and went for the sling shot; no issue.
Dump the dry mag, jam the second and go for the sling shot; no issue.
It became painfully obvious that I needed this GGP as my own rig. I found marked improvement over standard cocking serrations and GLOCK's god-awful Tenifer (which is to say, ferritic nitrocarburized).
As many modern day gunslingers do, I prefer to run a red dot on my blaster. Thus I do most of my slide manipulation forward of the chamber. The GGP Geoscale is front and top serrated and so recreating the test conditions, I ran from the front of the slide.
If the outcome isn't already predictable; it was a non-issue.
At the end of the day, I almost felt bad that I had run through the entirety of the 1,500 rounds of 9mm supplied by Grey Ghost.
Before packing away the new love-of-my-life (Geoscale), something different about the feel of it grabbed my attention. I marched back to my vehicle and grabbed my old, faithful G17 and put it side by side with the Grey Ghost Precision version and discovered - no wobble.
Anyone who has spent time slinging lead and hate in the desert knows that with temperatures around the 102 mark, plus the projection of hundreds and thousands of rounds, things tend to get wobbly, loose, melt or just fall apart. The GGP had zero slide wobble. Even my stock 17 which had been sitting forsaken in the shade held a notable lack of tolerance.
After the heartbreak of watching the Geoscale ride off into the sunset with those other men subsided, I considered how I might wrap this whole experience up. I'll just say this.
Peace-making lead farmers want precision and versatility. Hopefully this report tells you where you can find both.
Now I've got to break the news to my wife that I have to buy a new slide, and hope she isn't jealous of my affection for that Geoscale... Tyler
About the Author: Tyler Hutch has been an armed professional the entirety of his adult life. He joined the Marine Corps at 18, serving with Golf Company, 2/7, deployed to Afghanistan in 2008 with TF 2/7, and later worked his way into the Battalion Scout/Sniper Platoon. After leaving the Marines, he entered the world of law enforcement. He currently serves in a LEO special operations billet.
GGP and Aero Precision advise,
"...slides are manufactured from 17-4 billet stainless steel to have tighter tolerances than a factory slide, providing increased accuracy and reliability you can count on.Specs:
Complete slides are ready to function out of the box. Available for G17 Gen3, G17 Gen4, G19 Gen3 and G19 Gen4, they feature a match grade barrel with threaded and non-threaded options and a RMR Cut with a custom G10 RMR Plate (sights not included).
The GGP V2 slide features Chevron Hex (Geo Scales) front and rear serrations for weight reduction and positive grip without being too aggressive. This custom engineered design is functional and eye catching, providing an aggressive look yet retaining a comfortable feel."
GLOCK 19 Complete Slide Features:
Barrel Features:
- Available for Gen3 and Gen4
- Machined to exacting specifications from 17-4 Billet Stainless Steel
- Black Nitride coated inside and out
- Comes assembled with all internal components
- Includes Match Grade Barrel (available threaded and non-threaded)
- Absolute Co-Witness RMR Cut
- Includes G10 GGP marked RMR Plate
- Grey Ghost Precision endplate with logo
- *Accepts standard Glock G19 and G17 sights (not included). Hand fitting may be required.
- 416R Gun Barrel Quality Stainless Steel
- Match Grade drop in barrel
- Tight tolerances for consistent accuracy
- Machined to SAAMI Chamber specifications
- Black Nitride Finish for durability without hindering performance


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Bell Tower | KW
Sparkling gem in The Villas at Los Santeros in Las Campanas. Magnificent ever-changing kaleidoscope of sunset views year around. This stunning single level home offers a magnificent floor plan beginning with the entryway-- a gracious long hallway (for your art collection). Adding to the allure: en suite guest rooms (guest room could be used as an office) plus l/2 bath at the front with master bedroom, living room and kitchen/den all showcasing exquisite views of the Jemez Mountain range and Golf Course. A charming courtyard and two very private patios with fireplaces provide fabulous options for outdoor entertaining, or just peacefully basking in our gorgeous weather. Few master baths/closet areas we've seen compare with this top-notch offering--whirlpool soaking tub, large shower, double sinks, sitting area, and well-organized, ample closet space. The formal dining room exudes warmth, opening onto the patio for extended entertaining space. All the elements add up to sophisticated elegance with easy lock-and-leave capabilities. With separate membership to Las Campanas Club, you can enjoy swimming, tennis, fitness center and golf.
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Tweet-O-Meter Wall measures real time tweeting in major cities
If you are interested in the patterns of social networking, then check this out. An entire wall devoted to tweeting. This Tweet-O-Meter Wall measures tweeting activity in nine major cities. It can be found at British Library's Center for Advanced Spatial Analysis.
The purpose of the wall is to study the social dynamics among Twitter users around the world. Probably the only thing we get from this is a twitter timezone effect, where you can estimate the time of any given city just by monitoring the Twitter usage. Still, it's pretty cool.


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X1 The Plaza is a unique residential development that epitomises modern city centre living, offering high-end fixtures and fittings, top-of-the-range amenities and unparalleled views of the city. Spread over two impressive buildings, there are 201 apartments with a mix of luxury one, two and three bedroom apartments and seven spacious townhouses with a private terrace and four premium penthouses. Further to this, X1 The Plaza offers secure parking spaces, an on-site gym for residents only and green spaces.
The residential complex is in an ideal location being close to Manchester city centre, but also within easy reach of Manchester Piccadilly station and Manchester Airport which provide national and international travel links.
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The youngest Pacelli grandbaby, Antonia celebrates her first birthday surrounded by family. She won't be the youngest much longer with Erin due in four months. She enjoys the limelight in the meantime, and everyone is sure she will be fast friends with her newest cousin in due time. Besides, Ginny knows Erin's little pride and joy won't be the youngest for long, as she's expecting again, due in January. It wasn't quite the Christmas surprise she was aiming for, but January will do just fine.
She has always found her son to be the most easy child to raise, but she enjoys dressing a daughter in dresses again. She's hoping for another girl this time so Antonia has a sister to grow up with, especially with Gemma turning sixteen in the fall.
Miriam Siew enters her third trimester just as the bells are winding down for the school year. She received her class list from Lucy just the other day, one of the last things her long-time boss and even better friend Lucy would do as principal before retiring. She was only going to have two students next fall, two new boys while all her current class graduated to first grade.
It made it easier to miss the first semester, and it would likely make it easier on her temp. Rosabella as well. Mostly though, Miriam was caught up in the emotion of wishing Lucy well in her retirement.
She'd been there for her marriage with Marcus, the twins pregnancy, his cheating and divorce, and now her happily ever after, because that's how it felt even if it was limited in time.
Lucy insists Miriam keep in touch with her, and she can't help but coo at the baby she's known Miriam has wanted for sometime. Boy or girl, Lucy knows the baby is a blessing to her family, and she's sad to miss out on watching it grow and walk these halls just as her own kids and Miriam kids have done.
Miriam promises, and she insists Lucy continues the tradition of tea in late July before the school year starts and the baby arrives, both their schedules are open, as neither will be there on the first day of school when the bell rings.
Oliver McCarthy graduates with his Masters in Educational Administration.
Lucy comes up to his classroom to congratulate him. Secretly, she was rooting for Miriam to take her position; she can't help but root for strong women in leadership roles, however it's as it should be. Miriam was living her best life, and the extra responsibility would only tug her from her family. She easily congratulates Oliver on his accomplishment and new position.
Lucy remembers teaching Oliver as a student, it seems impossible for so much time to have passed in these halls and with so many renovations over the years. She gives him some advice, and encourages him to actually use the funds set aside to redecorate her office. It really should be his office once he sits behind the desk in the fall.
She wishes him and Brooklyn good luck in all their endeavors including trying for a baby, which hasn't happened as quickly as they'd have liked. Retirement feels a bit like saying goodbye to her own children, but she knows she's left Longfellow Elementary in good hands.
Willa Grimsley graduates with a 3.2 GPA in Art. She'd still like to pursue modeling and clothing design, although she feels as though she's frittered most of her youth away with parties and boys. She's not cutting them out of her life, but she'd like to actively pursue her dreams. She's looking for an apartment with fellow classmate, Evie. They need a three bedroom, because her best friend, Bea is moving in with them as soon as she graduates EU in two years.
Currently unemployed as she looks for her next big gig.
Dean Goss graduates with a 2.2 GPA in Psychology. His GPA dropped after his long-time girlfriend, Evie cheated on him. After their break-up, he went on to study couples counseling in hopes to repair their relationship, but Evie wasn't interested. He's moving back in with his parents and heading back to the South Port police station, where he worked as a teen before university.
Evie Jitmakusol graduates with a 3.3 GPA in Political Science. She knows cheating on Dean was wrong, but she doesn't regret breaking up. While she dated Michael Popper at the dorm, she's not planning to keep seeing him. She feels too young to settle down, and before the break-up, she'd only ever dated Dean. She needs to test herself in the world before relying on a man even if it makes her a villain in her peers' eyes. Thankfully Willa doesn't judge, so they're going to find a place and tackle these young adult years together.
She's found a position as a door-to-door poller.
Jett Picasso graduates with a 3.2 GPA. His college career has been tumultuous with Riley getting pregnant after a one-night stand, moving in with a near stranger, then coping with her depression. His academics were able to make a recovery after Riley and their daughter, Quinn moved back to Millwood.
He has been working hard through university for his daughter, he plans to care for Quinn even if he and Riley didn't work out. He isn't sure if they'd ever get back together, but he is currently seeing sophomore Clara Sumner. It might feel early, but he's beginning to think she could be the one.
He's been begging Willa and Evie to allow him to use Bea's designated room until she needs it, as he'd rather be homeless than live with ether of his crazy parents again. So far they are undecided, saying it will depend on the place they find.
He's working as a coffee shop sound engineer, which lamely means he keeps the tunes flowing and sets up for the weekend musicians.
Both of Jefferson High graduates were assigned to the newly renovated Linden Hall, they don't have their dormmate assignment, but they requested one another.
Jake Grimsley graduates Jefferson High with a 52 SAT score, qualifying for half tuition much to his parents excitement. They're police and military careers don't quite pay as much as they'd like although their daughter, Lulu not attending college did help them financially.
Jake is going for a Literature major intending to be a publisher one day.
Monroe Woodfolk also graduates Jefferson High with a 35 SAT score, he qualified for the Quigley Arts Stipend and the Young Entrepreneurs Award. His parents were surprised he wanted to attend, and he owes it all to Ella for inspiring him. However, he's pretty sure his perfect career is somewhere along the lines of slacker, and he isn't sure he really belongs at EU. It's too late now, and he figures he will focus on music and the entertainment industry, because even as he never exactly aspired for it (much to his brother's annoyance), he's a natural.
Monroe is studying for an Art major with an emphasis in music, and he already misses his girlfriend, Vivienne.
May Birthdays
Merrill Millett – 77 years
Isabella Martinez – 53 years (pnpc)
Leah Millett – 52 years
Dave Brewer – 47 years (pnpc)
Avery Fink – 36 years (pnpc)
Oliver McCarthy – 34 years
Rachael Darling – 25 years
Jill Popper – 23 years (pnpc)
Milo London – 21 years
Holden Grimsley – 17 years
Eden Fink – 17 years (pnpc)
Lucy Steinman – 14 years (pnpc)
Tillie Andersen – 11 years
Antonia Pacelli – 1 year (pnpc)
My Anniversaries
Luca & Nadia Browning – 8 years
Daniel & Meme Blackshire – 8 years
Warren & Jessica Dennis – 4 years
Oliver & Brooklyn McCarthy – 2 years
Miriam Siew-Dwyer – 6 months; due August
Erin Pacelli – 5 months; due September
Julia Millett – 4 months; due October
Marta Steele – 4 months; due October
Ginny Pacelli – 1 month; due January
Notes: Of course Ginny had to one-up Erin and have yet another baby. This is it for her! I need to get her tubes tied or something, she's SO quick!
It was sad for me to have Lucy say goodbye to the students and the teachers. She's been the elementary teacher for the entire time I've played the schools. I need to fill the high school science and 4th-6th grade. Rosabella is a candidate, then Simon and Scarlett once they graduate EU in the future.
I think Willa is very pretty. I went a bit heavier on the makeup for her with her modeling aspirations. I could imagine her having a killer Instagram account if it was available in TS2.
I promoted Evie to playable, I adore her, and I don't judge her for cheating on Dean. It seems common for family sims to pretend to be romance sims during university; I'm sure she will settle down.
I was surprised Jett seems really enamored with Clara Sumner. We will see how he feels once he's moved in back in South Port, and she's still at EU. I was a bit disappointed for Riley, who was booty calling him during her Dad's birthday party recently.
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SIQ Management Model – a leadership model for a rapidly changing world
English version
SIQ Management Model is a so-called excellence model. Very simplified, excellence models aim to support an organization to do the "right things" in the "right way" and achieve success. You can download the model and model's manual free of charge in English further down the page.
By "right things" is meant products; goods and services that the organization's stakeholders, customers and users demand and value. By "right way" is meant that the organization has and constantly develops appropriate working methods and processes to deliver "right things".
The SIQ Management Model is built on culture and success factors, but it also provides the necessary structure and systematic approach needed to develop the organization, be it private or public, large or small, global or local. This manual has been developed to make the model easier to use.
The balance between the organization's internal and external efficiency.
SIQ Management Model 2020
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SIQ Management Model Manual 2020
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Director of Consulting, Pragmatic Works
Steve Hughes is the Director of Consulting at Pragmatic Works. In his current role, Steve manages the consultant team at Pragmatic Works and directs implementation of our cloud practices for customers. He focuses on team development and company growth with this role. In his previous role as a Principal Consultant Lead, he focused designing solutions for customers on Microsoft technologies including SQL Server, Power BI, and Azure. He has been working with technology for over 20 years with much of that time spent on creating business intelligence solutions and helping customers implement leading BI and cloud solutions. He is passionate about using data effectively and helping customers understand that data is valuable and profitable.
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates and Guidance
The County is taking a number of actions to keep residents safe and minimize the spread of COVID-19. Find status information for County operations and services.
Baltimore County News
Statement on Senate President Miller's Decision to Step Down
County Executive Johnny Olszewski released the following statement following today's announcement by Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller:
"President Miller's legacy cannot be overstated. He has led the Senate ably for decades, influencing every major law coming out of Annapolis during his tenure. His passion for Maryland, his skillful leadership and his colorful wit are familiar to all who walked the halls of the Statehouse in this generation, and his presence at the rostrum will be greatly missed. I am keeping him and his family in my prayers as he continues to fight for his health.
I also want to congratulate Senator Bill Ferguson on his nomination by the Democratic caucus to be the next Senate President. I'm confident in his clear and inclusive vision for the state of Maryland and know that he and Speaker Jones will be an excellent team as we enter a new era of legislative leadership in Maryland. I look forward to continue working in partnership with them both to build a better Baltimore County, region and state."


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If you're worried you might have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, if you're thinking about stopping drinking or if you've already stopped and want some motivation to stay sober, then the Go Get Sober website is for you.
You can visit the site as regularly and often as you want to fire yourself up with motivation and inspiration from the Blogs and Vlogs, the Your Stories and the Ask Jo sections. The site is here to help keep you on track and help you develop a positive approach to thinking about living life sober.
For people who want some extra support and a hand to hold, there is a Guidance Membership or a Support Membership option. You pay a monthly subscription and you get access to tools, support and guidance that give you everything you need to stay happily and healthily sober.
I've made it really easy for you to cancel or change your membership whenever you want to. I think it's important for you to be in control of your own subscription and payments. You can just go to your account page, click a button and you're done. Any scheduled payments will automatically be cancelled.
Generally, when people join the memberships, they get so much from them that they don't want to leave until they're totally confident with living life sober and are happy to go it alone. For some people this might only take four months and for some it might take a year. You're in control and can leave whenever you're ready.
Some people find that they can stop drinking and stay sober by just visiting the site on a regular basis, reading other people's stories, reading and watching the blogs and vlogs and joining in with the comments and discussions. Simply by having access to the Blogs and Vlogs, the Ask Jo and Your Stories sections, they feel part of the community and that's enough motivation to help them stay on track and stay sober.
Other people find they want some extra support and guidance. They either want regular contact with me and a safe space to share their successes, challenges and progress with the Support Membership or they want more intensive support and to be told what to do and how to it. They want to be guided through some simple steps and activities that help them not just to stop drinking, but also to change how they approach life. They want to deal with some of the issues that led to them drinking in the first place so that it's even less likely they'll choose to go back to drinking again.
The Guidance Membership offers more of a structured coaching approach that helps people transform their lives in ways that mean they're more confident to enjoy the freedom and benefits that living life sober can bring.
I offer the free content as well as the paid membership options so you can choose the one that suits you best. And, if you decide that you want to change your membership at any time, you can do that easily.
What I would say is it's worth calculating how much money you've been spending on alcohol each month. This is usually a lot more than the cost of a membership. People who join the memberships still end up saving hundreds of pounds or dollars each month even with their membership subscription because they're not buying alcohol and they're not making so many reckless decisions about how to spend their money. They're ending up in control of their spending and their finances.
People also report that when they invest in a membership, it feels like they're making a commitment to themselves and this helps them to stay on track and stay motivated.
There is a box on the Ask Jo page that you fill in with your email address, your first name and your question. If you'd rather not use your first name, you can choose a pseudonym or alias that you're comfortable with. When your question and answer is posted, people will only see your name, they won't see your email address – I keep that private.
I do this so that other people can benefit from them. Every question that's asked will resonate with hundreds of people. It's reaffirming and reassuring when you read someone else's question and realise you're not the only one with that issue or problem. And, it also helps spread more information, education and knowledge. The more knowledge people have, the more power they have to make informed decisions.
Many people find that by writing out the story of their relationship with alcohol and reflecting on:
• what purpose alcohol was serving for them
• why it's now no longer working for them
• what they want to change
• how they feel about it all
it helps them to get clear and motivated. It feels therapeutic. It can be like a weight has been lifted when they get what's in their head or their heart out into words and into space. It's especially validating when they know other people are going to read it.
It's also really good practice for getting comfortable with discomfort. Part of ditching alcohol and learning to live life sober is learning to experience and not run away from uncomfortable emotions. When you feel nervous about sharing your story, it's a good idea to go ahead and do it.
An extra bonus to sharing your story is that, when other people read it, it makes them feel better about their own situation. You'd be amazed how many people are experiencing similar things to you and how much better you can feel when you read someone else's story and you realise you're not alone. Just having this validation can give you extra strength and a feeling of togetherness.
And, you only need to use your first name or even an alias if you want to stay anonymous.
It's for you if:
• You want some help to stop drinking
• You're worried your relationship with alcohol has become unhealthy
• You've tried to stop drinking before and not succeeded yet
• You've already quit drinking successfully and want some help staying sober
• You've been through a detox programme and are now clean and want some help staying sober
The Guidance Membership works for anyone who wants some support to stop drinking and stay sober. It doesn't matter how much or how little you've been drinking or what your drinking patterns have been, Go Get Sober can help you.
The way the programme works is to help you change the behaviours you don't want into behaviours you do want. So, it doesn't matter what your current patterns of drinking are, I can help you to change them and to do things differently.
I can guarantee that the tools in the Guidance Programme work when they're used and applied. I can guarantee that the tools will help you to quit drinking and stay sober. What I can't guarantee is your level of commitment to the programme. That needs to come from you.
I'll guide you through some techniques that help to raise and sustain your motivation and determination though, so it's easier for you to commit yourself 100%.
In a nutshell, I give you the tools that work and it's down to you to use them.
When you join the Guidance Membership you get access to:
• Everything in the Support Membership
• The Guidance Programme which uses a range of evidence-based strategies, NLP techniques and coaching tools that help you to make lasting and positive changes to your life
• Ongoing support and contact from me
• Blogs and vlogs that offer specific advice, guidance and support. Some of these relate directly to the content of the Guidance Programme and some of them give you extra tips, strategies and approaches you can use.
The Programme is made up of modules and steps. Each module contains a series of steps for you to follow in your own time. There is guidance accompanying each step, so you have all the knowledge you need to be able to complete that step.
Included in each Module are a variety of activities:
• Videos
• Audios
• Worksheets
• Activities
• Written guidance
The programme works by helping you change your habits around drinking. It helps you develop a positive mindset about what life sober is like. It helps you change behaviours and beliefs that might have led to an unhealthy relationship with drink in the first place. It guides you into choosing more helpful ways of thinking and acting that open your life up and helps you to develop a healthier and more loving relationship with yourself.
When you have a healthy relationship with yourself, you're looking after yourself and your needs and you're behaving and thinking in ways that are helpful to you, you eliminate the need to reach for something outside of you (like alcohol) to escape or feel better. This is what the programme gives you.
Yes. It doesn't matter how many times you've tried to stop in the past. It doesn't matter if you're thinking about stopping drinking, if you've already stopped drinking or if you've been living life sober for a while. The Guidance Programme equips you with tools that empower you to be confidently and effortlessly sober. All you have to do is use them.
One of the benefits to the Guidance Membership is that it helps you to experience being sober as a gain rather than a loss so that you learn to embrace and enjoy your new sober lifestyle, regardless of what stage in the process you are.
If you have a physical dependency on alcohol, it's important to detox with medical support as it can be dangerous to stop unsupervised.
If you're worried about a physical dependency on alcohol and how to stop drinking safely, I recommend you see a trained health professional before you do anything.
While a detox or rehab programme can make sure you quit drinking in a way that won't put you in physical danger or harm your body, the Guidance Membership can complement that by providing you with the mental motivation, strength and staying power to go through with it.
Once you're through the detox, Go Get Sober helps you to stay on track and experience sobriety as a gain. Using Go Get Sober makes it much more likely that you'll stay sober and create new, healthy and happy habits to keep you sober into your future.
The Go Get Sober Guidance Membership is not a medical or health intervention: it's a programme that helps give you the mental motivation, strength and staying power to change your habits and to ENJOY and EMBRACE your new sober lifestyle.
Your personal information is completely secure and will never be passed on to any third party. I have to abide by GDPR rules on storing personal information and can't share any of this information without your permission.
All payments for memberships are processed using an encrypted, secure, payment gateway.
You can take a look at the Privacy Policy for more information.


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International staffing solutions
Don't limit your search for the right professionals to just Finland. Eezy VMP offers professionals from different parts of Europe to work in many different fields. We provide our clients with international employees mainly in the fields of construction, the food industry and the metal industry, but we can also provide seasonal employees for various other fields.
Eezy VMP has branches in Estonia and Romania, and we interview the prospective employees before they travel to Finland. This way, we can make sure beforehand that they possess the needed skills and motivation.
We will take care of all the practical matters, from integrating the employees in the municipality to drawing up the employment contract and paying their wages. We ensure that Finland's labor laws are observed in all activities. The international employees' wages are paid to Finnish bank accounts and they pay their taxes to Finland.
Talent development
What is a business without a skilled staff? The changes taking place in the working world and the business environment place companies in a new type of situation. How can I keep my staff's skills up to date? How can I build the expertise in my company to answer to the changing market situation?
Talent development and management call for a plan and concrete actions. We will plan coaching and training solutions to suit the needs of your company and execute them with carefully selected partners. This way, we can ensure you receive help that answers to the needs and situation of your company.
READ OUR BLOG: Learn through gaming! (in Finnish)
How can I support talent development through appropriate orientation? Read what Anna-Sofia Knuuttila, VMP's pedagogic expert, has to say about it.
Are you familiar with a situation where you use your time for things other than your core business operations and business development? Oftentimes, various administrative activities, such as HR, payroll and management, take up a lot of time and keep you from concentrating on what's most important – developing your business.
Would you like to hear more about Eezy VMP's HR Consultation Services?


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Animals Magnetic Origami Bookmarks
Save your spot in a snap! Make reading more fun and delightful with a better bookmark. No need to bend over backwards to keep your place–these origami animals will do it for you.
More reliable than a piece of paper or a sticky note, the strong magnets help snap these animals into position so you can hold your spot in your book, journal, or planner. Great for kids and adults alike!
Why We Love It
These little origami animal magnets are not only cute and creative, but they are seriously functional. Think about all the times you've put a bookmark in your book, only to have it fall out or lose it. Or the time you've used a sticky note or a flag, and it peels off some of the ink or worse--ripping the paper in the process. That's where this team of animals comes in. The magnets allow you to reuse it over and over again, and they snap into place. They are lightweight so they won't weigh down the page, and they are hard to miss--so you won't be losing these bookmarks.


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This Student Volunteering Week we're telling the stories of just some of the fantastic volunteers at De Montfort Students' Union (DSU). Here's Emma Simpson…
Why did you get involved in Volunteering at DSU?
For me volunteering is a opportunity to engage and learn within many areas whilst I can, after completing a BA in fine art, my old university did not have any opportunities so DMU excelled in that department which is why I chose to come. I am currently a student rep on my MSC course reason being; I believe we all need to be heard to help benefit our education, not to mention the opportunity to help shape the course for future students, but also to ensure I have the best start to my career. Also with playing lacrosse for a good few years I am able to help run sessions when the committee need it, which is a great opportunity to use my leadership skills. I do it because I enjoy helping but also to learn and help others learn.
What is the best experience you have had whilst volunteering?
For me that has to be working with Leicester Comedy Festival, I currently run their street team, it is a completely new aspect of the festival and because of DSU volunteering I am able to excel in my industry because of this opportunity.
What would you say to anyone thinking about volunteering?
Do it, do it, do it, without my experience from volunteering I would not have achieved as much as I have, I doubt I would even be studying a masters, volunteering shapes you in a way your academic study can not. Don't miss out on an opportunity to help shape your career.
Emma currently volunteers with Leicester Comedy Festival, and heads up their 'street team'.


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Looking to explore the wonders of ancient Egypt? Discover the best attractions to see on a Nile river cruise – from Abu Simbel to the Valley of the Kings.
1st March, 2020
A Guide to Moselle River Cruises
24th February, 2020
International Women's Day: The Rise of the Female Solo Traveller
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Western Sydney Wanderers have confirmed captain Robert Cornthwaite has departed the club to pursue an opportunity overseas.
Cornthwaite, who joined the Red & Black in July 2016, has been linked with a move to Malaysian side Perak TGB.
The 32-year-old was named the fourth captain in Western Sydney's history in July 2017 and skippered the side for the first time in a showpiece friendly against Premier League giants Arsenal that month.
The defender leaves Wanderers having made 36 appearances and scored three goals across all competitions.
Cornthwaite said he'll always look back on his time at the club with fondness.
"I would love to thank everyone involved at Western Sydney for making my time at the club so enjoyable. Although it was for only a short while, it has had a lasting impression on my professional career," Cornthwaite said.
"Captaining the club is a career highlight and something I am very proud of.
"I would like to wish all the staff and especially all the players good luck for the remainder of the season and beyond."
The news comes ahead of Western Sydney's home clash with Melbourne Victory on Friday night, which could see Josep Gombau's men cement their place inside the top six.


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Colour: Inviting pomegranate. Nose: A delightful combination of raspberries, red cherries, strawberries and berry compote aromas.Taste: Refreshing, light-bodied and crisp with summer berries on the palate.
Nine leading vineyard owners in the Durbanville district joined forces with Distell to create Durbanville Hills with the aim of promoting the regional individuality of this prime wine-growing area. The striking Durbanville Hills cellar sits on the side of a series of rolling hills with magnificent views of Table Mountain and Table Bay - the very geography that lies at the heart of what makes the wines so unique.The Durbanville ward is considered one of the Cape's coolest wine regions, thanks to the sea breezes that drift inland from False Bay and Table Bay and the late afternoon mists that bathe the slopes. These conditions are ideal for the slow ripening of the grapes, allowing them to develop their full-flavoured, intense character. Grapes are sourced only from the shareholder- growers, all of whom farm within the limited appellation of Durbanville. Meticulous canopy management promotes concentration of varietal flavour.Cellar master Martin Moore uses highly advanced cellar technology to ensure optimal extraction of colour and flavour. Sustainable practices include maintaining the disciplines imposed by International Environmental Standard ISO 140001 such as in the treatment of waste water back to irrigation quality. In all its vineyards the growing practices prescribed by IPW (Integrated Production of Wine) are followed. These are designed to sustain natural resources. In addition, the members protect on their farms 320 ha of endangered Renosterveld.
The vineyards (vineyard consultant: Henk van Graan)
The grapes for this wine were selected from a single vineyard on a low-lying, south-facing slope. It was chosen for the exceptional structure and flavour the grapes impart to the wine. The soil moisture levels of this particular vineyard ensure small berries with an excellent skin-to-fruit ratio providing an intense colour and flavour spectrum.
The Merlot grapes were harvested by hand at 22° - 23° Balling during March.
The grapes were allowed four hours of skin contact where after the free-run juice was drained to the settling tank. Over a two-day period the juice was allowed to settle until clear. After racking, fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks over a two-week period.
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Montréal, QC LOCATIONS
The Denux Group can help you find a location for your office or business near downtown Montreal, in the borough of Saint-Laurent on the island of Montreal or in Mascouche on the North Shore.
Construction has started on Sparrow Business Park. Group Denux will be renting light industrial and office space to users in Calgary's most recent and newest business park.
Coming soon: 65 Pryde Ave: Groupe Denux's next rental project in Nanaimo. 48 Units of housing to be built under the CMHC Flex Affordable Program.
Our first new apartment project in Calgary, Mantra Marda Loop will offer 33 luxury apartments in a boutique building. In the most convenient location near services and shops, yet on a quiet corner. Occupancy planned for...


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Welcome to the Calgary stay information page. You can book your stay at our house by following the three easy steps below.
Calgary House
Step 1 – Referral
Families with a child receiving medical treatment at Alberta Children's Hospital should contact the Family Resource Centre (FCRC) at 403.955.3272. Evening and weekend referrals can be made by a nurse when the FCRC is closed.
Families receiving medical treatment at the Foothills NICU or any other Calgary hospital should contact a hospital social worker or member of their child's medical team for a referral.
Step 2 – Check Availability
Please note that a referral does not guarantee accommodation. Our House is always full and always has a wait list.
When you receive a referral, you will be placed on the wait list. All families must call to confirm availability within 24 hours of their intended date of arrival.
To confirm room availability, parents can call the House no earlier than one day in advance. Availability inquiries can be made seven days a week. Please contact our Family Services team at 403-240-.3000 ext. 129. Office hours are between 9am – 9pm.
Step 3 – Check In
Once you've confirmed your room, you can check-in between the hours of 9am – 8pm. Parking will be provided for your length of stay.
Once checked in, our Family Services team will provide you with a tour of the House and answer any questions.


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Have a great weekend!
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Congratulations to Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) on the recent arrival of their first IKEA store!
For a city with a population of approximately ¾ million, the people of Winnipeg have been patiently waiting for the opening of their big 'blue and yellow' retailer.
Now being a bit of a veteran when it comes to shopping at IKEA I thought I would share my tips and suggestions on how to best tackle (shop) this big store.
(Or for anyone who may be a bit timid when it comes to shopping IKEA read on.)
Welcome newcomer, Your first trip to IKEA has finally arrived. As a seasoned shopper with valuable tips, I will explain how I have survived.
Navigating the big blue and yellow store, Initially may seem like no easy feat. But with a few of my simple tips, I promise there will be no sense of defeat.
Most important of all, Is to wear your most comfortable shoes. Because as I have already mentioned, IKEA is big and has lots and lots to view.
Don't worry about ever getting lost, For IKEA has this unnerving dilemma sorted out. With big arrows on the floor, An easy way-finding system avoids any sense of doubt.
Before beginning your IKEA journey, With smaller ones in tow, You might like to use the Småland childcare service, Its free and yours if you choose so.
Head directly up to the 2nd floor, For this is where you will see. Room settings that will truly inspire, Designed with IKEA furniture and accessories.
Now you might need to understand, While you are on your shopping mission, That IKEA's roots and origin, Hails from the country of Sweden.
So be prepared to be introduced, To POÄNG, KLIPPAN, LACK and LIATORP. HEMNES, OPPDAL, MALM, ASPELUND, RYKENE, PAX, and EKTORP!
Now that you are more fluent in Swedish, Head to the 1st floor and grab a shopping cart. For on this level you will begin to discover, All the kitchen ware, bedding, lighting, carpets and art.
Now keep following those arrows, And very soon you will see, The place that has made IKEA globally known, A warehouse full of flat-pack and self-assembly.
And don't forget to take some time, To nosh on a variety of IKEA treats. For there is lots of fabulous food, Eat-in or take-away that just can't be beat!
You have now successfully made it to the end, With the check-out clearly in view. You never got confused or lost, And had a wonderful shopping experience too!
The End!
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When booking an airplane ticket do you request the window seat? For the view?
Well Commander Chris Hadfield, Canadian Astronaut, currently living in space aboard the ISS (International Space Station) as Flight Engineer on Expedition 34 has the best window seat ever!
And he has been sharing the view. At 370 – 460 kilometers (230–286 miles) above the Earth's surface the photos that Commander Hadfield has been sharing via Twitter are nothing short of 'stellar'!
The ISS orbits Earth 16 times per day, so the 6 Astronauts living aboard see 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets each day! How cool is that!?
I have been following the adventures of Commander Hadfield and I'm in total awe of seeing Earth from the ISS, the beauty of this planet and the wonderful colours of Earth.
Take a look.
This is the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco. Who would have thought that the 'City by the Bay' would be coloured in lavender and teal?
The Outback, Australia looks like a colourful abstract painting of burnt Sienna and deep blues.
This photo taken at night of New York City matches the colours of 'a night out on the town' outfitted in mystic gold and blacktop.
The Richat Structure, a prominent circular feature in the Sahara desert of Mauritania is a beautiful swirling composition of amber and delphinium blue.
Thanks for sharing Commander Hadfield.
All images via Commander Chris Hadfield
"Please do not touch!"
4 words that sum up the rules of an art gallery. Look and enjoy but never, never touch.
I understand – art from the Renaissance and Baroque eras do not do well with the human touch. If we want following generations to enjoy works of art dating from the 1st century to present day keep your hands off!
But sometimes the urge to touch is incredible……
On Friday I visited the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) to see the Frida and Diego Exhibition. Amazing, you could feel the passion in their work.
But as usual it is the Henry Moore collection of sculptures that always has the greatest draw for me. Housed in a large room painted a very deep shade of grey, with minimal illumination are the bronze casts of Henry Moore. The room is very sensual and the sculptures are very tangible. Some appear very smooth, others very rough. I have the greatest desire to touch them, to feel them. But I don't!
Instead I just truly enjoy looking at them. Experiencing them.
All images via Modmissy
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The wreath: A circle of flowers, boughs, or leaves worn on the head, placed on a memorial, or hung as a decoration.
The door wreath whether you celebrate Christmas or not, is a wonderful way to greet guests at this time of year. (especially if your door is ugly and needs replacing like mine – but that's another blog!)
My childhood family's first Christmas door wreath was a faux cedar one that my Mother was quite proud of. Mom had paid a good penny for this wreath and subsequently that wreath adorned our door for many years. It was very pretty at the onset but should have been laid to rest sooner than it was. Note to self: cost cannot always be amortized!
As a kid I remember making my first Christmas wreath from IBM Punch Cards.
For those of you who may not know what an IBM Punch Card is (ie. too young) they are probably the earliest icon of the Technology Age. Before computers of today these ~3" x 7" cards were coded or 'punched' with data and then fed into a computer to input information. Seems primitive but we wouldn't be where we are today if it were not for these cumbersome cards.
An IBM Punch Card Wreath
When I moved into my first apartment I had a pine cone wreath that I purchased from a co-worker who was making and selling them. But when the pine cones started falling off beyond repair this wreath became fire tinder.
Over the years I have always purchased a natural pine or cedar bough wreath. Beautiful.
But this year I decided to change it up. Since my Christmas tree is not 'strong' enough to hold decorations I made a door wreath-ornament-holder.
So I started with this…
And DIY-ed this….
Yesterday PANTONE® announced their Color of the Year for 2013.
A drum roll please……..
"Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."
As I look around my home I realize I do not have emerald in my décor although I do have an emerald coat (fabulous pop of colour in my way too black wardrobe!) and an emerald ring (birthstone for May).
The word 'emerald' is derived from the Greek word 'smaragdus', meaning green and as everyone knows that 'being green' these days is a very positive thing. So I think as we venture into a new year Emerald will be a very optimistic and encouraging colour for 2013.
Now to embrace it in to my décor!
Images via: www.bakerfurniture.com www.jeffgoodmanstudio.com www.instyle-decor.com www.swanklighting.com
I would like to share an invitation with you if you happen to be in the Toronto area this Friday and Saturday, December 7th and 8th.
The Jeff Goodman Studio www.jeffgoodmanstudio.com has its annual Open House and Sale where you can enjoy live demonstrations of spectacular glass blowing in their newly expanded 4,000 sq. ft. studio. Meet the creative team and witness their stunning work of blown and cast glass.
I love this year's invitation with the 'juicy' colours of blown glass vessels.
So drop by if you can, it promises to be a colourful event!
See you there.
On the list of "The 10 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold", is Willem de Kooning's Woman lll. In a private sale in 2006 Woman lll sold for $137.5 million dollars!
Willem de Kooning (April 24, 1904 – March 19, 1997) was a Dutch American abstract expressionist artist that painted in a style that came to be referred to as Abstract expressionism or Action painting.
With aggressive brushwork, blatant imagery and strategically placed high-key colors, Woman lll created a sensation when it was first shown in the early 1950's.
This piece of art still creates a sensation in both subject and wonderful colour.
Image via Modmissy
I attended the One of a Kind Show on opening day – fabulous!
I hate to admit how long I was there for (6 hours!!) but there were so many great things to see, beautiful things to buy and over 800 talented artisans to meet.
The One of a Kind show first started in 1975 and is the largest consumer craft show in North America. Everything sold at the show is made by hand in North America by Canadian and/or American artisans.
This year's show had a real 'bringing back the cottage' vibe with a lot of natural, organic and re-purposed designs.
Here were some of my favourites.
Tremblay Mills www.peppermilltremblay.com had beautiful salt and pepper mills. Made with original materials (mill on right is made from the banksia nut) and vibrant colours these works of art give a whole new meaning to 'Seasons' Greetings!
Cedar Mountain Studios www.cedarmountainstudios.com creates wall art from reclaimed cedar boards. In their backyard studio a team of nine artists, 2 dogs and 1 cat design and build pieces that will make you stop, read, ponder and laugh.
The Identity Apparel Co. http://www.identitytees.ca had a colourful booth. I love Hudson Bay point blankets and Identity has re-purposed them into pillows and totes. Also knapsacks made from 1945 Swiss Army mess hall tents waxed canvas were very cool.
Industry keeps making the same thing over and over expecting a different result from us.
Imagine Woods www.imaginewood.com goal is to create new wooden tools that really work for you… like a curved spatula for round frying pans and one-handed salad tongs. The result is a line of Rock Maple kitchen utensils that are ambidextrous, beautiful, long lasting and most of all, useful. Brilliant!
Wineplanks www.wineplanks.com creates from recycled oak wine barrels unique serving trays, and candle holders.
And I love the undies at The Candi Factory www.candifactory.com. Sweet!
Definitely a show worth checking out.
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I wish everyone a wonderful New Year. It's been a tough one for the country. Lets hope that next year we can get out of the war and find some peace as a nation.
The older I get the less I enjoy Christmas in the way we seem to be programmed to celebrate it. Thanksgiving is quickly becoming my favorite holiday - no gifts, just togetherness.


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We're delighted that one of our Directors, Diana Tucker, has been elected to the status of Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM)
When we asked Diana why it's so important for her, she said, "Being a Fellow of CIM means a great deal to me. I'm passionate about marketing as a profession and to my ongoing development – even after more than 20 years in marketing. I intend to carry on championing professional marketing both in my role here at Marketing Fusion and in any activities I undertake for CIM."
A Fellowship status is the highest level awarded to members who have demonstrated strong integrity, have a significant marketing background and who have held senior marketing roles for several years.
In addition to being a Fellow of CIM, Diana is a Chartered Marketer and also the Chair of the South East Regional Board for CIM.
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Google declared today that it plans to buy Xively from LogMeIn for $50 million, giving Google Cloud a built up IoT stage to add to their item portfolio.
In a blog entry declaring the obtaining, Google demonstrated it needs to utilize this buy as a springboard into the developing IoT showcase, which it accepts will achieve 20 billion associated things by 2020. With Xively they are getting an apparatus that empowers gadget planners to incorporate network specifically with the outline procedure while giving a cloud-versatile association between the end client application and the associated thing, whatever that happens to be.
"This procurement, subject to shutting conditions, will supplement Google Cloud's push to give a completely oversaw IoT benefit that effectively and safely interfaces, oversees and ingests information from comprehensively scattered gadgets," Antony Passemard from Google wrote in the blog entry.
LogMeIn expressed in an organization blog post announcing the arrangement that they trusted Google is a superior fit for Xively. "We trust that Google Cloud, now outfitted with Xively's group and extraordinary innovation – and upheld by their stage and designer legacy and reach – are a far superior fit for the eventual fate of stage administration," they composed. They are presumably ideal about that.
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Amrita in Nioh is the energy/currency you collect from killing enemies and doing all sorts of various activities. You can use amrita to purchase new items or level up at the Shrine.
Amrita is obtained by defeating enemies, opening chests, and destroying crates/jars at times. If you die, you will respawn back at the last shrine you prayed to and have 0 Amrita, however you may go to the place of your death to find your Guardian Spirit, and retrieve the Amrita you had lost.
Note: If you die along the way to retrieve your Amrita from the place your Spirit is guarding, you will lose both the Amrita gained on the way there as well as that which you had upon your initial death, and your Guardian Spirit will return to the last shrine you prayed at along with you.


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|Haruka Nanami
|Haruka Nanami
|The only sweetheart who loves him and music.
|七海 春歌 (ななみ はるか)
|Nanami Haruka
|Also Known As
|'Little lamb' and 'Lady' (by Ren Jinguji)
'Elizabeth','Fairy' and 'Haru-chan' (by Natsuki Shinomiya)
'Muse' and 'My princess' (by Cecil Aijima)
'Kiddo' and 'My Girl' (by Reiji Kotobuki)
'Ha-chan' (by Van Kiryuin)
|Age (game)
|Age (anime)
|15~16 (Season 1), 17~18 (Season 2), 20+ (Season 3)
|157 cm (5'1")
|45 kg (99 Ibs)
|Unnamed parents (mentioned only)
Unnamed grandmother
|Saotome Academy
| A Class (anime)
Player's choice (games)
|Tomochika Shibuya
|All Star
|Music 2
|Anime Debut
|Game Debut
|Sawashiro Miyuki (沢城みゆき) (anime)
Haruka Nanami (七海 春歌 Nanami Haruka) is the heroine of the series. She is a Class A student at Saotome Academy, and the composer for the idol group STARISH.
Haruka has short, reddish-orange hair and golden green eyes in the game, manga, and anime. She is also of an average height but is still shorter than almost all other characters in the series.
Haruka is a shy and honest girl who is shown to be rather restless and possesses an optimistic personality. Whenever she is unlucky or having a bad day, she remains confident. She's a very hard-working girl who has an ability to move people's hearts. She has been dubbed as the Goddess of Music by Ringo Tsukimiya and Shining Saotome because of her ability to compose beautiful music.
She tends to be a little clumsy and naive, as well as oblivious to the advances of her admirers. However, her determination to succeed and willingness to help others draws people to her and her ability to create wonderful music has softened more than one bitter heart.
As a child, Haruka had poor health so her parents decided to send her to the countryside to live with her grandmother. There, she eventually learned how to play the piano, but never actually learned how to read music.
This was a plot device created to prompt Masato Hijirikawa and Otoya Ittoki's episodes in the anime. In the game, Haruka knew how to read music and did not have any difficulty with this.
Once she returned to the city, her health began to fail once more due to a number of people and pollution. While she was panicking, HAYATO appeared on a big screen, his music flowing through the air, calming her down. Her new goal then was to compose a song for HAYATO to sing, so she applied to Saotome Academy. There, she didn't know that five boys plus Hayato were waiting for her...
See here: Nanami Haruka/Anime.
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Maji LOVE 1000% Original Soundtrack Vol.6
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See here: Nanami Haruka/Relationships.
See here: Haruka Nanami/Gallery.
- The name Haruka means "spring song" (春 [haru] - spring 歌 [uta] - song), while her surname Nanami means "seven seas" (七 [nana] - seven 海 [umi] - sea).
- Her surname may refer to all seven members of ST☆RISH.
- Haruka has no official birthday. The Japanese fanbase, however, gave her the "unofficial" fan birthday of March 3rd, as it represents Hinamatsuri / Girl's Festival in Japan.
- The official website for the anime confirmed Syo Kurusu's and Otoya Ittoki's ages to both be 15, along with Haruka's being the same age as them. However, since Otoya's birthday is in April (April 11th), not long after a Japanese school year begins (April 1st), should the series' school system be based on Japan's, he'd age right after the beginning of the school year to 16. In comparison, Syo's birthday (the date of which he also shares with Natsuki Shinomiya - June 9th) follows Otoya's; meaning Syo would age after him, but not long after as well. This would also apply to Cecil, whose birthday is October 31st, also coming after April; and possibly Haruka, noted to be the same age as Otoya and Syo (though she is not given an official birth date). (If Haruka were the same age as both of them, based on a real world system, this could place her birthday after April 1st, and possibly before Syo's June 9th.) This is provided the series does follow a Japan based school system; however, the games also begin their "school year" in April, and end around (the next year's) March.
- In Season 1: Episode 6, she admitted that she loves basking in the sun just like Natsuki's dog, Elizabeth.
- She can do fortune telling using tarot cards in the manga.
- It is possible that Haruka has synesthesia, a condition in which one's five sense are all interconnected.
- This is implied in Maji LOVE Revolutions episode 3, where she states that she sees both Natsuki and Otoya as having their own distinct "color," and that these colors also have sounds to accompany them.
- There are several notable differences between the way she is portrayed in the Maji LOVE Series, the games, and the manga.
- Her background was set differently. In the anime, she mentioned that she lived with her grandmother away from the city due to ill health. This was never mentioned in the manga.
- In the manga, she is familiar with the two famous scions (Masato and Ren).
- She also knows the famous Ringo Tsukimiya in the manga, while in the anime she doesn't.
- In the first chapter of the manga, she owns a TV, while in the anime she stated that she doesn't have a TV in her house.
- Unlike the game or manga, in the anime, her winter uniform features a school sweater.
- In most of the games and the anime, she often dresses in green or yellow attire.


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Cannes is all about glamorous fashion fantasy and Elle Fanning heralded in every bit of that mood for the 2017 Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony and premiere of 'Ismael's Ghosts (Les Fantomes d'Ismael)' on Wednesday (May 17) as one of the newest L'Oreal ambassadors.
Based on the iconic 'Bird of Paradise' design, her Vivienne Westwood Couture gown was created especially for the starlet with the hand-painted print referencing her name via planets and shooting stars called 'Elle.'
Of course, the design had the signature Vivienne Westwood hallmarks with the corsetry styling and ruched, draped silhouette.
But, it offered so much more, too, with its magically creamy colour that was divine on Elle mixed with the swirl of ebony, white, neon and fuschia-pink hues in the long train creating a youthfully artsy spin on all-out whimsical elegance.
Tiffany jewels and Louboutin shoes completed the look.
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On the 10th and 11th of December, the IAS team attended its third internal seminar, which took place in Lauzerte (Tarn-et-Garonne). "What drives the IAS team" […]Read more
Several theme evenings are organized in the frame of the IAS Master Program to mark the 14-month stay of our 45 foreign professionals in Toulouse. Two took […]Read more
Following a mission in Vietnam at the end of last year and a request from the University of Sciences and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) consortium, IAS […]Read more
On the 3rd of August, IAS welcomed the trainees of the new class of its Master Program. Coming from about ten different countries (Brazil, Peru, China, […]Read more


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Typhoon Haiyan Leaves Devastation, Chaos
A day after more than nine million people were affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines —with over 10,000 estimated killed — hundreds of thousands have now been displaced and are struggling without food and water Monday. One of the most powerful storms ever, Haiyan — also called "Yolanda"— hit the eastern coast on Friday, and has now made its way to North Vietnam, although in the weaker state of a tropical storm.
"This area has been totally ravaged," the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross said of the hard-hit region of Tacloban. "Many lives were lost, a huge number of people are missing, and basic services such as drinking water and electricity have been cut off."
"The situation is bad, the devastation has been significant. In some cases the devastation has been total," echoed the secretary to the cabinet, Rene Almendras.
By Monday, 942 people were confirmed killed in the Visayas region, which includes Tacloban, but the death toll was expected to rise as the day goes on. "The trouble is in some western highlands there is no access so nobody can confirm these estimates," said the spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross.
The devastation wreaked by the hurricane has left thousands without access to basic supplies, and many have turned to ransacking shops in order to eat. At least 630,000 people have been reported displaced, and Baco, a city with a population of 35,000, was left 80 percent under water.
"People are looting because they are hungry," said the country's police chief Alan Purisima. "The supplies we placed on standby were also washed away by the storm. Most of our police in storm-hit areas are either missing or affected."
"There is looting in the malls and large supermarkets. They are taking everything, even appliances like TV sets. These will be traded later on for food," echoed Tacloban city administrator Tecson John Lim. "We don't have enough manpower. We have 2,000 employees but only about 100 are reporting for work. Everyone is attending to their families."
Many have jumped in to help with the situation.The Australian government is donating $10 million in assistance, and Japan and Singapore are both sending in relief teams, while China announced that it would donate $200,000 in conjunction with the local Red Cross. The World Food Programme has already airlifted 44,000 tonnes of high-energy biscuits — which are useful because they don't need to be cooked — to the disaster zone.
The good ol' U.S. of A. is also pulling its weight — the U.S. military has already sent out water, generators, and a contingent of Marines, as well as two U.S. C-130 transport planes to Tacloban.
"The United States is already providing significant humanitarian assistance, and we stand ready to further assist the Government's relief and recovery efforts," President Barack Obama said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the millions of people affected by this devastating storm."
The hurricane pummeled the eastern seaboard of the Philippines Friday, and has now already killed thirteen people in Vietnam. It's expected to weaken significantly before it reaches Southern China this evening.


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Pakistan is likely to get a C-130 Fleet Upgrade from United States to enhance counter terrorism flights.
Defense Security Cooperation Agency of US notifies Congress about the programme to sale it to Pakistan, costing about 100 million dollars.
The fleet will assist Pakistan Air Force to enhanced its continue operation for counter terrorism flights, troops transport and intelligence, surveillance and missions within the country and outside.
The recommendation see that the sale of logistics and equipment with training support will make Pakistan security stronger.


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New Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce President Simon Gould says he's excited about the challenges that are ahead for the organisation.
Mr Gould, of Hilary Nathan Media and Orbit Marketing, was elected President at the Chamber's Annual General Meeting last week.
Mr Gould has been appointed to the role for the next 12 months with Anil Puri as Vice President. He replaces Wayne Willmington, of Vintage FM, who did not re-contest the top job.
With a long history in the small business sector and an educational background in marketing, Mr Gould said he is definitely across what it takes to grow a business.
"On behalf of the new Board, thank you to the members for your confidence and support, we are excited about the challenge that lies ahead," he said.
"Being involved with the Chamber for some time has given me good insight and has allowed me to meet quite a number of the members and gain a reasonable understanding of what it's all about."
As a Commerce graduate from University of New England, majoring in Marketing and Human Resources, Mr Gould continued on to have a very successful career.
Mr Gould has worked in the magazine division at News Corp, was the Sales Director for the Western Weekender and has had extensive experience as a national advertising manager and recruiter. He currently owns two businesses, Orbit Marketing and Hilary Nathan Photography.
He said his desire to make a genuine impact was his motivation to run for President.
"The events that the Chamber run are terrific but I think there's probably some better ways that we can use technology and social media to help the members, not only connect with one another but with people and businesses outside the Chamber," Mr Gould said.
"There's going to be some quantum shifts in what we've been doing here, I really want to build on the work that's already been done but we want to look for a certain view, more contemporary ways of helping Chamber members connect with one another."
Mr Gould said his vision is to continue strengthening the Chamber and to put a lot of focus into their advocacy program.
The role of the Board now is to set the strategic direction and to decide on what are the best ways to achieve their goals.
A graduate of Western Sydney University, Nicola Barton is a news journalist with the Western Weekender, primarily covering crime and politics.


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"Zones of Domination"
In 2000, science fiction author Neal Stephenson gave an inspiring talk at the Computers, Freedom, and Privacy (CFP) conference. He entitled it "Zones of Domination." In the talk, he told the story of a whistleblower at the Hanford Nuclear Reactor. In the "big brother" model of authority, there is one entity and it is irredeemably evil. In Stephenson's story, he followed our heroic whistleblower as forces from one federal government agency tried to frighten and falsely entrap him, but then the police and courts (local and federal) helped him resist and prevail. Stephenson's point is that there is not one authority, but many. None are irredeemably evil. And the interesting activity is in the areas of overlap.
Roger Clarke posted some notes on the talk. He summarizes:
Big Brother Threat Model The Domination Systems Threat Model one threat many threats all-encompassing has edges personalised impersonal abstract concrete rare ubiquitous fictional empirical centralised networked 20th century 21st century irredeemable redeemable apocalyptic realistic
(Roger Clarke, http://www.rogerclarke.com/DV/NotesCFP2K.html#Steph, 2000)
In much of the rhetoric about the Wikileaks incident, it seems to me that people are using a naive "Big Brother" model of government. The Government is one thing, and it is irredeemably evil. We can come to a more nuanced understanding of the situation by adopting a Zones of Domination model. There is not one univocal government–there are many interacting entities. None are irredeemable. The enemy is bureaucracy and opacity. The key to achieving just ends is increasing accountability and transparency within and between branches of government.
In the end, what we have is the hardest research problem in Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) one could imagine. And the most important. How do we increase transparency within and between branches of government? How do we do that and at the same time keep sensitive information secure? The presence of the Bradley Manning's of the world makes this critical problem orders of magnitude harder.
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Isn't it possible, though, that both models are idealized, and that the actual situation on any given day lies somewhere in the middle, with elements of both models in effect. And… it constantly changes, contingent upon actual decisions by various actors. But it matters where we are on any given day! If the government starts to act too much like the Big Brother model, you have a big problem, whereas to the extent that it acts more like the "interacting entities" model, then we as democratic citizens have some agency.
The problem is that people in actual positions of power take shortcuts… they lie, they break the rules, and they hide behind official secrecy in order to get things done easier/quicker/cheaper. If we allow the people in positions of power to get away with that, the more government acts like Big Brother. But if we demand transparency (sometimes dramatically, as Clay Shirky's recent piece suggests) we have a better chance of maintaining our agency as democratic citizens.
It's not possible to take a firm stance on "working within the system" vs "working outside of it" because the boundaries of "the system" are one of the very things at issue.


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Many of us were spared any real damage during the recent storms. Unfortunately, there were many homes and households that were affected. Please read the words from Core Team member Deb Ferguson and try to help out if you can. The family Deb has connected with has lost everything.
"I have a friend whose daughter, son in law, and 2 grandchildren have been flooded out of their home in the Westville area from the storms on Wednesday night. They have nothing. The little girl is a size 2T/24 months and the little boy is a size 7 kids. Girl is size 7 toddler shoe, kids size 7/8 boys shoe. Mom wears size 10/12, large for shirts and size 9 shoe. Dad wears 34/30 and 11/ 11.5 shoe. They need clothes, toys, blankets, sheets, pots and pans, towels, plates, utensils, and anything else you can think of. They even lost their car. Please contact Deb Ferguson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 609-332-8580 with any question or to arrange pick up and drop off of items. Thank you!"
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