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The great and powerful Oz has spoken...• www.federalreserve.gov
Monetary Policy since the Onset of the Crisis
When we convened in Jackson Hole in August 2007, the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) target for the federal funds rate was 5-1/4 percent. Sixteen months later, with the financial crisis in full swing, the FOMC had lowered the target for the federal funds rate to nearly zero, thereby entering the unfamiliar territory of having to conduct monetary policy with the policy interest rate at its effective lower bound. The unusual severity of the recession and ongoing strains in financial markets made the challenges facing monetary policymakers all the greater.
Today I will review the evolution of U.S. monetary policy since late 2007. My focus will be the Federal Reserve's experience with nontraditional policy tools, notably those based on the management of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet and on its public communications. I'll discuss what we have learned about the efficacy and drawbacks of these less familiar forms of monetary policy, and I'll talk about the implications for the Federal Reserve's ongoing efforts to promote a return to maximum employment in a context of price stability.
Monetary Policy in 2007 and 2008
When significant financial stresses first emerged, in August 2007, the FOMC responded quickly, first through liquidity actions--cutting the discount rate and extending term loans to banks--and then, in September, by lowering the target for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points. 1 As further indications of economic weakness appeared over subsequent months, the Committee reduced its target for the federal funds rate by a cumulative 325 basis points, leaving the target at 2 percent by the spring of 2008.
The Committee held rates constant over the summer as it monitored economic and financial conditions. When the crisis intensified markedly in the fall, the Committee responded by cutting the target for the federal funds rate by 100 basis points in October, with half of this easing coming as part of an unprecedented coordinated interest rate cut by six major central banks. Then, in December 2008, as evidence of a dramatic slowdown mounted, the Committee reduced its target to a range of 0 to 25 basis points, effectively its lower bound. That target range remains in place today.
Despite the easing of monetary policy, dysfunction in credit markets continued to worsen. As you know, in the latter part of 2008 and early 2009, the Federal Reserve took extraordinary steps to provide liquidity and support credit market functioning, including the establishment of a number of emergency lending facilities and the creation or extension of currency swap agreements with 14 central banks around the world.2 In its role as banking regulator, the Federal Reserve also led stress tests of the largest U.S. bank holding companies, setting the stage for the companies to raise capital. These actions--along with a host of interventions by other policymakers in the United States and throughout the world--helped stabilize global financial markets, which in turn served to check the deterioration in the real economy and the emergence of deflationary pressures.
Unfortunately, although it is likely that even worse outcomes had been averted, the damage to the economy was severe. The unemployment rate in the United States rose from about 6 percent in September 2008 to nearly 9 percent by April 2009--it would peak at 10 percent in October--while inflation declined sharply. As the crisis crested, and with the federal funds rate at its effective lower bound, the FOMC turned to nontraditional policy approaches to support the recovery.


text: Late 2005 G5 Dual ran fine till I tried installing more RAM. Now logging in with my password just brings back the blank log in page. Replaced just original RAM, but still no go. Tried zapping pram, tried command-option-O-F to reset svram(?), tried Command S, tried pushing button on logic board, tried putting in target mode to repair disc using my old laptop, but nothing makes a difference. System profiler shows it recognizes the RAM, so they're in the right slots and properly seeded. In target mode, I can see the hard disc contents, but the aps don't open when double-clicked. Any other thoughts of what else I might try?

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Another one of those male boudoir sessions is floating around the internet again (you might have seen it - it's the nice looking guy with pumpkins?). I just feel like I need to put this out there, because each time one of these posts goes viral, the link gets messaged to me, posted to my wall, posted in my facebook group The Empowerment Studio, and all over the place.
And I KNOW that people are seeing boudoir and thinking, "Kinzie!" Which, obviously I'm down with that! You know I love me some gorgeous boudoir photos. (And you make me feel so loved when you think of me!)
But what I don't love is these supposedly hilarious photo shoots of men who are actually BEAUTIFUL people, but the session makes fun of both: A) men's bodies and B) the genre of boudoir. What I'd like to know is, why can't men actually be beautiful? Why can't we celebrate their bodies as well? Why do we have to see the body of a man who is plus size, or who is maybe not super comfortable in his body, and only laugh at it? Can't we throw them some love as well? Can't we photograph them in a way that feels sexy, that is empowering? Can't we share their photos because they are beautiful people, not because we want to laugh at them?
And I should say: I am not personally mad at a single person who has shared these posts with me in the past! I truly love each and every one of you, and the fact that you take time out of your day to think of me, and to share something with me -- that means so much. But I also don't think it's fair to the beautiful bodies out there that these posts are making fun of, to not speak up and say something. So please don't take this as a personal attack, if you've shared these posts with me in the past. I promise I still love you!! Let's just spam each other with Harry Potter memes and videos of cats doing weird things.
This is making me feel like I need to photograph men again (I've photographed some guys in the past, but it's been a while!) so that I can truly celebrate the male form as well. And I'm not just talking about only photographing muscular, chiseled men -- though they are gorgeous too. No, I want to photograph every single body, and help them see that they are beautiful.
PS: if you're looking for a "dudeoir" shoot that I can get down with -- I'd say this one does a very nice job of celebrating the male body, and you really can't go wrong with a little Harry Potter boudoir! I NEVER mind when that one pops up in my inbox. ;)
PPS: If you REALLY want to deep dive into some male portraiture magic, check out my buddy Kevin Lowery down in Atlanta who photographs men in the most beautiful way. So intimate and personal and stunning. You're welcome.


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Jennifer Moore Joins ESA's Central Valley Community Development Team
Environmental Science Associates (ESA), a leading California environmental consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Moore has joined our Sacramento office as a Managing Associate in our Community Development Group.read more »
Julie Sullivan to Lead ESA's Southeast Region and Biological Resources Group
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is pleased to announce that Julie Sullivan has joined the firm as Southeast Regional Director and Director of the Southeast Biological Resources and Land Management Group. Julie will be replacing outgoing Regional Director, Mike Arnold, who will continue in his role as ESA Airports Deputy Practice Leader.read more »
Patricia Berryhill joins ESA as San Francisco Bay Area Regional Director
Environmental Science Associates (ESA), a leading California environmental consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Patricia Berryhill has joined the firm as Vice President and Regional Director for ESA's San Francisco Bay Area Region, managing staff in San Francisco, Oakland, and Petaluma. Patricia replaces outgoing Regional Director, Ellen Cross, who has been appointed Senior Vice President of Strategic Development for the firm.read more »
Wetland Scientist Sees Blue Carbon in Sacramento Delta as Golden Opportunity
The World Bank and the IUCN announced the publication of Mitigating Climate Change through Restoration and Management of Coastal Wetlands and Near-shore Marine Ecosystems.read more »
Same People, Shorter Name: A Merger Success
Four years in the making, ESA Adolfson, a Pacific Northwest environmental and planning firm founded by Molly Adolfson in 1987, has successfully transitioned to ESA. The name change signifies the complete integration of the 2006 transaction when Adolfson Associates, Inc. merged with Environmental Science Associates (ESA), a nationally recognized environmental firm.read more »
ESA Helps With Program EIR on Dairy Digester Facilities in California's Central Valley
Environmental Science Associates (ESA), a leading California environmental consulting firm, successfully assisted the Central Valley Regional Water Board with interagency coordination and preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a Central Valley dairy digester and co-digester waste discharge regulatory program. The development of these facilities at dairies will directly advance California's major environmental goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and generating biogas to meet the State's Renewable Portfolio Standard goals.read more »
ESA delivers EIS for Largest Solar Energy Project on Public Lands
ESA successfully assisted the Bureau of Land Management with interagency coordination and preparation of the final environmental impact statement for the largest solar energy project on U.S. public lands. The Blythe Solar Power Project will produce up to 1,000 megawatts of solar power, generating enough electricity to power 300,000 to 750,000 homes. The project was proposed by Palo Verde Solar I, a subsidiary of Berkeley, California's Solar Millennium, LLC.read more »
ESA's EIR featured in Smithsonian Exhibition
ESA's 1975 Environmental Impact Report on Christo's Running Fence was featured in the Smithsonian's exhibition of Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Remembering the Running Fence, a definitive record of the Running Fence, Sonoma and Marin Counties, California, 1972-76, a major early work of art by the world-renowned artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The work of art, a 24 1/2-mile long, 18-foot high fabric fence, lasted for 2 weeks and stretched from Petaluma, California through the town of Valley Ford and, finally, into the Pacific Ocean at the northern tip of Marin County.read more »


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American golfer John Daly fired a four-under-par 68 Sunday to win the Korean Open tournament in Seoul by one stroke. Daley carded seven birdies in his final round, but also bogeyed three holes.
The two-time PGA major winner ended the tournament with a six-under-par total of 282, one shot better than Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand. Simon Yates of Scotland was another stroke back in third place, with a total of 284. The LPGA's four-time major winner Laura Davies had joined the tournament, but missed the cut by four strokes after shooting 11-over-par 155.


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I am currently using keepass2 because the it seems to me a better compromise between security and usability.
But Seahorse is better integrated with debian. With keepass, I have to write a second password when I boot my system, I can't use it for owncloud connection, pgp…
So maybe there is a way to find a better configuration for Seahorse.
Here is the behavior expected :
- When I log in, the password manager should be unlocked (I just typed my password, so writing a second one don't add so much security compared to the discomfort added). Like this my different account (email, owncloud…) are automatically configured at startup.
- If it stay a short time without activities (30s or 1 minutes), the password manager should be automatically locked. Like this, if I forget to lock my session when I leave, my passwords are still protected. For example, my pc is configured to be locked when I close my laptop. But sometimes when I reopen it, I am on the desktop with a notification saying that a program prevent the pc to be locked.
- But I don't want my pc to be locked automatically as fast. For example, I can be reading, following a tutorial, cooking, or anything else. So 30s, is really to short.
- I would like to have the database locked automatically if not used during 10-15min. No reason to have it unlocked if I don't need it.
- The data base should be easily unlocked when I need it. For example, If I want to login on forums.debian.net, I would an automatic access to the password request windows.
Of course it is an ideal situation. The goal is to be as close as possible from it.
I didn't find any parameter or config file where I could settle it. If it is not possible directly with the software, maybe it is possible to lock it with cron or something like that ? And I assume I will have to configure a shortcut to easyly access the password window ?
Thank for your help.


text: Hello, I'm a US resident looking for a partner to help with Textbroker and Associated content assignments. As you may be aware, Associated Content requires tax information for workers earning over $500 or otherwise they will not be paid. Textbroker has the same requirements for their authors. If you are not a US resident, and are unable to complete the necessary requirements to be paid by Associated Content or textbroker, contact me. We can create a partnership where I will submit the articles you provide, and in return, I will keep a small portion of the earnings. When you contact me please include the daily number of articles you are able to provide. Also provide any samples of what you have written. In regards to payments: -I?ll pay via Paypal -I can pay the same day Associated Content and Textbroker pays -I will provide a weekly report of your assignments and payouts by email -I don?t require any minimum amount before sending the payment to you Please note, I will not tolerate individuals who act maliciously, if I believe your articles jeopardize my account (EG: copied, blatant spam, etc.) I will not submit them. All articles must be the minimum of 35% orginal content if they do not meet this standard I will not submit them. Please contact me via PM.


text: Julie voiced concern that her father would not change his eating habits, and some people have come back with advice that you cannot force people to change their lifestyles. I agree wholeheartedly with this, but with an addition. You also cannot let yourself feel GUILTY about it. My mother had a near heart attack a couple years back. She was overweight, smoked, and ALWAYS drove the block and a half to the grocery store, no matter how lovely the day for walking. You get the idea. Her heart problems spooked her, though, and she has since lost almost 70 lbs, jogs 2-3 miles 6 days a week, and is a VLF veggie. All of this ON HER OWN. My father, on the other hand, smokes so much that he has a morning ritual of "hacking" himself awake for an hour every morning, is overweight, and was diagnosed with adult onset diabetes about 5 years ago now. Still, you can never catch him without a bag of M&Ms in his hand. My mother and I have tried everything, including me bringing him pictures and evidence of his inevitable limb amputation, blindness, etc. We have both come to the realization, however, that he is an ADULT (though he may not act like it), and it is HE who is responsible for what he is doing to himself. He knows the consequences, but it is up to him to FACE them. So, painful as it may be, Julie's father needs to make his own choice. And, no matter which one he makes, it is his responsibility, so no guilt, okay? I think I have felt enough for both of us...;-) Tiffany ------------------------------


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Trading Services
4. General Information
(a) Contract Clauses - View Entire Section
(XIX) Goods and Services Tax - View Subsection
(1) GST: New Housing Rebates
[04/09/2013 The following information updated to reflect switch back to GST]
[08/24/2010 The following information updated to reflect switch to HST]
Licensees should be aware that GST is payable not only on new homes (including strata units and manufactured homes), but also on substantially renovated homes, as well. Sellers may need to obtain a ruling from the local GST office on what constitutes ''substantial'' and keep a record of the official who rendered that opinion.
Sellers of new homes use various ways to present the GST and the New Housing Rebate to prospective buyers. There are now at least four different combinations that buyers may face:
- price includes GST; rebate to builder;
- price includes GST; rebate to buyer;
- GST over purchase price; rebate to buyer; and
- GST over purchase price; rebate to builder.
It is the buyer, however, who is ultimately going to pay the GST, whether it is included in the purchase price or added to the price. It is also the buyer who is entitled to the New Housing Rebate, which the buyer can claim directly from Canada Revenue Agency or assign to the seller, who can claim it from Canada Revenue Agency. If the rebate is transferred to the seller, negotiations between the seller and the buyer should result in a saving to the buyer of the equivalent amount in the purchase price; however, it is expressed as either GST included in, or added to, the purchase price.
In the written contract, licensees must clearly indicate whether or not GST is included and who is being paid the rebate (if applicable). Licensees should leave the calculation of the exact amounts to the notary/lawyer acting as conveyancer ( just as the notary/lawyer calculates tax and utility adjustments, not the licensee).
Many developers/builders have their own preprinted GST clauses. A licensee working with an interested buyer should ask for these clauses in advance of the offer and have the buyer discuss them with independent counsel.
If the GST rebate is being credited to the seller, the following clause should be included in the contract:
GST: New Housing Rebate Clause
If the Buyer is not eligible for the New Housing Rebate, or does not complete or execute the documentation to assign the benefit of the rebate to the Seller on the closing date, the purchase price shall be increased by an amount equal to the New Housing Rebate that would have been otherwise available with respect to this purchase. If the Canada Revenue Agency disallows all or any part of the rebate claimed, the Buyer will immediately, upon receiving a written demand from the Seller, reimburse such disallowed amount to the Seller together with any interest and penalties that the Seller is required to pay under the Excise Act as a result of such disallowance.
An additional form of confirmation for both parties of GST Rebate eligibility is the following clause to be added to the Contract of Purchase and Sale. Licensees should confirm current rebate parameters before using this clause:
NOTE: The GST New Housing Rebate falls under the Canadian Excise Act. Some buyers may not qualify for the rebate and there is a ceiling to the value of the rebate.
Eligibility for GST Rebate Clause
The Buyer confirms that he or she is purchasing the property for use as a principal residence or that of a qualified relative, and hereby is entitled to the GST New Housing Rebate. The Seller and Buyer agree that the purchase price includes GST based on the Buyer assigning any applicable Rebate to the Seller, and that the price reflects the credit given by the Seller to the Buyer for this assignment. The price includes GST payable by the Seller and net of any applicable Rebate. The Buyer hereby assigns the Rebate, if any, to the Seller, and agrees to sign the Rebate application and any other documents necessary to have the Rebate paid or credited to the Seller. If the Buyer is not entitled to the Rebate for any reason, he or she shall immediately remit the amount claimed to Canada Revenue Agency, and/or indemnify the Seller for the loss of the Rebate. The Seller is relying on the Buyer's declaration of entitlement to the Rebate and shall not be responsible if the claim is disallowed.
The Seller is to include the GST in the purchase price of the property. The Buyer will execute all documentation necessary to assign the Rebate to the Seller on Completion. The Buyer will occupy the premises.
The full GST New Housing Rebate for the GST applies only to properties with a value of $350,000 or less. The amount of the rebate for the GST New Housing Rebate is reduced on properties valued between $350,000 and $450,000. There is no GST New Housing Rebate for the GST for properties that are valued at $450,000 or higher.
As these amounts can change, licensees should check with the Canada Revenue Agency at www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/gst-tps/menu-eng.html.


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Mr June of Kuwait, 07 Aug 2013To: Management HTC Sweden> Hi Sir, Hows the business going on? I'm was working here in Kuw... moreHTC floorsystems is now available in the Philippines
To: Management HTC Sweden> Hi Sir, Hows the business going on? I'm was working here in Kuwait as a tecnical supervisor in a company name KLCC for floor system & solution. and i'm very sadend and disappointed when its closed last January 2013 from a certain reason. I know that you are aware. From 2 years back, i'm experienced to operate some of the machine of HTC like 650 hdx. Actually...when it comes to floor solution this is a precise answer in all of the problems in concrete floors here as the study and comment of your assign sales rep that concrete here was very bad before all kinds of floor coverings even the ''Super Floors''.That is why my company having a difficulties to dealing of. All i can say is i'am still interested to work in this kind of business to be apply in my home country Philippines. I'am the first Filipino who learned in HTC floor system here in Kuwait not the other one we sent for schooling with a Kuwaiti guy name Mr Ali Husseini of Black Stone under Mr Anders ME Rep. If your good office giving me a chance to work with and having a full training i want to bring the HTC in my country to compete in this kind of line of business as a sales rep if you dont have one. Trying to offer that kind of floor system in more than 500 hundred construction firm in the Philippines. Thank you very much and more power to HTC. My e-mail address: june.maniquis@yahoo,com
wmeluci, 06 Mar 2013I really expect HTC One arrive in Brasil !!Me too... HTC is a very good enterprise, but it don't care Brazil!!
never learn htc, 22 Feb 2013no Indonesia, stupid for HTC, with more then 300 milion people, 10 % of it very consumtif peop... moreLet me tell you dude. They launch it for the countries which is come with operators contract. But it doesnt mean if they wont launch this in we r country. We r country is SIM free, you know that.
no Indonesia, stupid for HTC, with more then 300 milion people, 10 % of it very consumtif people, 5 % of it is gadget enthusiast, multiply it.. never learn from their previous marketing mistake.
prima, 20 Feb 2013oh it's not coming to Indonesia because it's such a tiny markethttp://web.postel.go.id :81/index.php?0601=&key=2&cari=htc
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Task 6:Singles Are Doing It For Themselves
Don't worry, it'll happen to you one day.
Where are my grandchildren?
Be careful - you're heading into that zone where you could be left on the shelf.
Oh you 'career' women......
When are you going to 'get' yourself a boyfriend/girlfriend?
And every other comment that you've endured because you're not parading a partner, wedding ring or child.
Michael Jackson will give a special performance (I don't have any celebrations without him) and Tony Blair will be giving a five minute speech explaining new tax breaks for single people. A host of single people will give speeches, naturally I will be one of the people in that line up but recently famous single people such as Jennifer Aniston will be rallying the singles. Food will be provided by Wagamamas with copious amounts of alcohol, and the night will end with tunes from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Every attendee will get a goodie bag consisting of:
Keys to a new home (for the non home owners)
2 free passes for a speed dating night
£100 Selfridges voucher
The Queen has advised that I can have her room for the night and I will probably drink so much I end up chucking up in her crown!


text: Sierra Sands Unified School District will host a presentation on Internet Safety for Parents, Teachers, and School Staff. This important informational session will include a presentation by Elvie Martinez, Kern County Crime Prevention Specialist, and is designed for anyone working with youth. Kids may have access to cyberbullying, chatting with strangers online, posting personal/sensitive information, and can be involved in other risky online behaviors. This presentation will focus on increasing awareness and closing the gap between the activities of pre-teens/teens on the internet. It is our goal to keep our parents and community stakeholders informed.


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Time will tell if former prime minister John Howard's visit to Perth helps Colin Barnett to an extraordinary election victory or amounts to a farewell from one enduring political figure to another.
Australia's second-longest serving PM and the WA Premier, who will turn 78 and 67 respectively this year, strolled through central Perth's Murray St mall and greeted mostly friendly strangers on Friday morning.
Labor leader Mark McGowan had similarly used the political star power of former WA Premier Geoff Gallop on Thursday, with the pair catching a train to the city from the former's home in Rockingham.
Despite most polls pointing to a Labor win on March 11, Mr Howard disagrees.
"I believe the government will be returned because in the end West Australians will sensibly decide it is better to hang on to the government that's done stuff and protected Western Australia than take a risk on somebody who's inexperienced," he told reporters.
Sport including the prospect of this year's Ashes cricket being played at Perth's new stadium dominated the conversation as the pair went in search of a coffee and before journalists began asking Mr Howard about the election.
"The great thing about Colin is he's done things. The state premier is meant to look after schools and the education system of Western Australia has been more innovative with government schools than any other state with the introduction of what some people call charter schools," he said.
"Western Australia was carrying the country for a number of years and let's face it, if it hadn't been for the resources boom in Western Australia a few years ago the whole nation would have been in trouble.
"I know the West Australian economy is not quite as robust as it was but that's not the fault of the state government, it is the natural swings and roundabouts of a resource-based economy and there are signs to me that the WA economy is coming back."
The pair attracted one or two less-than-pleasant greetings with a passer-by shouting "shame" at Mr Howard and another telling Mr Barnett he was wasting money on projects like the new stadium while hospitals and schools were suffering.
Mr Barnett pointed out that a lot of people relatively new to Australia but who remembered Mr Howard as PM were among those to warmly greet him, including a Malaysian man and Ghanaian man.
When the rest of the country turned against him for Kevin Rudd in 2007, there was actually a swing towards the coalition in WA where it gained seats.
Speaking of Mr Rudd, the former PM criticised his predecessor on Friday for giving his blessing to the WA Liberals' preferences deal with Pauline Hanson's One Nation.
"Utter disgrace from John Howard. He defended Hanson in 1996. Now once again.Pushing the Liberals further to the right," he tweeted.


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Yes, kids are easy targets, but that's what makes it so much fun. So let's get to it shall we?
4-year-old: You're the strongest one in this whole house. Me: *flexes* I sure am. 4-year-old: I was talking to Mom.
— Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) April 29, 2015
She gave birth, didn't she?
(Crossing street) Me: "Know what my favorite thing is? Holding your hand." (Reach sidewalk) 5yo, rips free: "NOW YOUR FAVORITE THINGS OVER!" — ReasonsMySonIsCrying (@ReasonsMySonCry) April 27, 2015
Ah, the joys of parenting.
[kids fighting in the back seat] ME: I SWEAR TO GOD I WILL PULL OVER AND START A PODCAST RIGHT NOW IF YOU 2 DON'T CUT IT OUT.
— RM (@dorsalstream) April 28, 2015
Oh, hells yeah.
Currently in a stubborn standoff with the 5yo over a pink pig keychain and an iPad. I expect this to be resolved around 2027. — Dakota (@One_FineMess) April 21, 2015
Which is why…
[parent-teacher conference] ME: From 8:30-3:30, they're your problem. *leaves*
— Jake Vig (@Jake_Vig) April 29, 2015
I mean isn't that why we send them to school? Learning's nice and all, but don't we parents deserve a break? Especially when this happens:
A picture is worth ten-thousand words when a 3 year-old is telling you about it. — The ParentNormal (@ParentNormal) April 17, 2015
Or this.
A kid is like an alarm clock that argues with you if you try to hit snooze. — Hot Breakfast (@amydillon) April 19, 2015
And who needs that? Just get a regular alarm clock. They're cheeper and don't talk back. They also won't make you sleep in a toddler bed with them.
Toddler beds aren't so bad if you enjoy being cramped and uncomfortable while having a tiny person beat you — Lauren (@WorkingMom86) April 29, 2015
Or do this:
Me: you want this cheeseburger? 3: No! It's yucky! Me: *Offers same cheeseburger You want this Krabby Patty? 3: Yay! Krabby Patty! — Sam Delanche (@SamDelanche) March 26, 2015
Kids are so dumb. That's why I say make it easy on yourself. Order out.
"What a delicious dinner. Just like Mom used to order." –My kids someday — Housewife of Hell (@HousewifeOfHell) April 24, 2015
Who cares if they live on a steady diet of fatty, fried food and develop diabetes and childhood obesity? At least you had a little peace.
You know who else knows how to find a little piece? Josh.
*hears son yelling* me: What's wrong? 9: I can't find my toy m: Why don't you turn your light on? 9: I can see in the dark m: 9: m: Carry on — Josh (@iwearaonesie) March 23, 2015
Although leaving kids to their own devices may not always be the best policy.
My sons room smells like a hamster cage… Plot twist… We don't own a hamster. — Marty Sr. (@mschortye) March 22, 2015
Which is why…
They did NOT talk about that in the baby books. -me about most things in parenting. — Jen Good (@buriedwithkids) April 28, 2015
Like this? Find even funnier stuff in I STILL JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE, the third installment in The New York Times best-selling series from some of the funniest women on the web. What I'm trying to say is, I'm in this book. Buy it, ok? Available on Amazon, Kindle, iTunes and Barnes and Noble. I will love you forever.
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text: Hi guys ! I want to know if it's possible to plug a scanner to the USB port of the A500 tab ? I mean a scanner like a document scanner (ex : canoscan...). I know that you can take a picture of a document (scan to pdf does that). But its not precise enough for me... her (my gf). I saw some brand like samsung, brother... they offer a wifi printing and scanning but it seems like the printer or scanner must be in a network (I tried to print with my CLP315W and it work via wifi). The problem is that my girlfriend works in a artist studio and the building offers a wifi connection but not really access to the router to configure a wireless scanner/printer. And more, she already have a scanner. So just looking to know if someone as ever did that a scanner via USB ? Thanks !


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REMEMBER ME (Secrets of Spirit Creek Book 1) by Linda Style
Prepare for the twists and turns that develop in an emotionally charged story by celebrated Author Linda Style.Hope, trust, and forgiveness – these are the characteristics that lovers develop in a growing relationship. But what if these emotions are tainted with guilt, regret, and remorse? And, suppose a serious case of amnesia is a part of the cover-up for one of the partners?
This enchanting romance between Linc Crusoe and Tori Amhearst develops in the small Arizona community of Spirit Creek. Tori has two best girlfriends who share secrets, here. But that doesn't prevent them from being honest about their feelings with one another. On the other hand, Linc has some major problems.
As the story opens, Linc is about to be released from prison after ten years. The reason: he was innocent of a crime of rape. His DNA did not match in the crime. BANG! Another prisoner beats up Linc and he is hospitalized with major injuries and even has a total loss of memory.
This incident happens in a small town where everybody knows their neighbors and their business. Earlier, Tori had tried to visit Linc and was refused. Now, Tori learns of Linc's tragic event and visits Linc daily to get involved because she happens to have met Linc at college. They were not sweethearts but she knows his story even though he cannot recall who she is. He cannot recall any part of his history and Tori has a huge secret to uncover.
This wonderfully enriching suspense story is a must-read. REMEMBER ME (Secrets of Spirit Creek Book 1) by Linda Style.
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Our Top 5 Daypacks / Daysacks
Here's our selection of the Top 5 Daysacks or Daypacks at the moment.
We class Daysacks as a pack between 15 - 30 litres (ish), which makes them a perfect size for going out walking for a day. If you'd like any help with what to look for in a daysack, then click here for our guide.
As we get to see new kit, we'll be updating this page, so keep popping back to stay up-to-date with our selection.
Another small daysack is the KiwiPro 15L from Craghoppers – which as the name suggests has a 15 litre capacity. It's lightweight and water repellent, and the airflow system on the back works well in stopping you getting sweaty whilst wearing it.
Side mesh pockets are provided for water bottles – and it's hydration bladder compatible too, with an internal sleeve. The adjustable straps help provide a good fit regardless of your height.
It's ideal for the short walks on the Walks Around Britain website.
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Despite its clumsy name, the Berghaus Twentyfourseven 25 has pretty much everything you might need in a daypack. Two large internal pockets – one suitable for a hydration bladder, two smaller mesh pockets for phones and GPS units, side mesh pockets for water bottles, a zipped pocket in the forward opening lid flap and attachments to carry walking poles.
It's comfy too, thanks to the padded back, which features vented foam, and the shoulder straps, although not wide, are adjustable and supportive of the pack when full. The bungee cords at the front allow you to attach items, as well as available in the brightest colours, it is an excellent pack for day walks.
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The North Face Litus 32 Rucksack
This is a really well thought-out backpack, from the fact it comes in two sizes, so the fit should be a lot better than a "one-size for all" pack, to the adjustable sized front mash pocket – perfect to store wet items away from the main storage area.
There's a decent sized zipped pocket on the front lid, one on the inside too – and the lid folds down quite far to allow easier access to the main compartment. The obligatory sleeve is provided along with a service duct, so it's suitable for a hydration bladder, and a handy pocket on the hip belt is perfect for a mobile or GPS unit. The Litus has a semi-rigid frame, which might not be to anyone's taste, but it is comfortable on the back.
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Terra Nova Laser 20 Elite Pack
When you see the website stating the weight of this 20 litre capacity backpack is 210 grams (7 oz), you could be forgiven for feeling a little sceptical… but it really is.
It's actually lighter than most outdoor jackets, which makes it perfect for longer treks, and although light it still has plenty of features. It has four pockets in total, padded shoulder straps and is incredibly waterproof. One concession to the light weight is a roll-top hood instead of a zipped one – but this does work very well and stops water seeping into the top of the pack.
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WolffePack Escape
Every so often a product comes along which is completely revolutional. In the backpack stakes, that's quite difficult… they are bags which sit on your back. But what if the pack bit could unhook from the shoulder straps for easy access without having to take it all off your back?
Well, that's exactly what the very clever Wolffepack does. By using a simple, but ingenious mechanism, the pack section drops down from the shoulder straps so you can grab it and bring it around to your front – so you can easily pack and unpack it without having to take it off. Once finished, it clicks back into place on your back.
The Escape is a smallish 18 litres, but has laptop and tablet sleeves, 2 side pockets and an external zipper pocket – and inside there's 2 main compartments and organiser section. It's not really designed for walking and hiking, but it is comfy on the back and would be a great addition to your outdoor kit.
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Report shows UK leading the way in social investment
A new report on best practice in social investment has been published by Saїd Business School, University of Oxford and the Cabinet Office.
A new report that presents perspectives on best practice in social investment is being launched today. It arises from a symposium set up last year by Saїd Business School and the Cabinet Office's Centre for Social Impact Bonds.
The reportsuggests the UK is leading the way in effective policy around social enterprise and social investment, which has informed the debate in other countries.
Drawing together the insights of senior policy-makers, investors, advisors, academics and analysts from over ten countries, the report provides a valuable snap-shot of the status of social investment innovation and highlights a range of issues in the development of the social investment market. Key observations relate to emerging public-private partnership structures, new social finance instruments, the experience of implementing Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) and recently launched government initiatives to tackle social problems through payment by results.
Key discussion themes of the report include:
- emerging social investment products and opportunities
- the challenges of the cultural shift to pay for performance and new types of service provision external to government
- the balance of risk and return that makes SIBs attractive to investors and the importance of identifying the nature and degree of risk held by different parties
- the need for clear and accurate information including data on the costs of government services, to allow investors to make decisions on SIBs
- the measurement of results and benefits is critical but markets may be distorted by the limitations of what is easily measurable to exclude more complicated interventions or difficult cost models
- clearer evidence on the likelihood of certain outcomes being achievable is critical to investors
- the full economic and social costs and benefits of a programme should be considered
- cashable savings have been a key justification of most SIBs to date, yet SIBs may be beneficial in areas where few savings exist or may cost more overall, as additional services are accessed by the target group
- we are holding SIBs to higher standards of evidence than other public spending
- SIB transaction costs have been high and time to market lengthy; simplicity in construction, the development of templates and the sharing of best practice can address this
The UK is leading the world in the development of SIBs and the government has launched a series of initiatives to accelerate the market further, through initiatives such as Big Society Capital, the world's first wholesale social investment bank, the creation of the £20 million Social Outcomes Fund, and the Centre for Social Impact Bonds based in the Cabinet Office.
The Social Outcomes Fund helps tackle the problem of costs for an intervention borne by one part of government reaping benefits across other government agencies, which has previously inhibited the use of SIBs. The Centre for Social Impact Bonds is concerned with disseminating information on SIBs to assist in their successful development; creating template legal contracts to reduce transaction costs; providing better data on public service costs; and providing light-touch support to individual SIB developers.
Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd said,
This was the first time international governments have come together to talk about social investment and a fantastic opportunity to showcase the innovative products and organisations developed in the UK.
Social impact bonds are a UK innovation that is being applied by governments all over the world, as they strive to procure services in a way that aligns financial and social incentives for governments, service deliverers and private investors.
We remain committed to sharing the fantastic work developed through on-going collaboration between the government, social purpose organisations and the social investment community and look forward to progressing this through the UK's presidency of the G8.
Sir Ronald Cohen Chairman of The Portland Trust and Bridges Ventures and a Director of Social Finance said:
The Social Investment Symposium was a landmark in the progress of this new, vitally important market. It has set the scene for greater international collaboration. The inclusion of social impact investment on this summer's G8 agenda will build on the Symposium's valuable work. It will be a major opportunity for governments of some of the world's largest economies to commit to bring impact investment to the fore in tackling social issues effectively.
Dr Alex Nicholls, University Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, commented:
The discussions we began at the symposium have been instrumental in drawing together those involved in social investing and promoting the sharing of best practice. Of particular importance has been our discussion of the new contracts and structures that help to align the incentives of all stakeholders to scale-up welfare interventions, focused on early intervention and prevention. There is increasing momentum in the sector as new coalitions are forming across civil society delivery partners, and new thinking is emerging, both of which will drive growth and development in the sector.
The report also features the Future for Children Bond, recently released by Allia. The Future for Children bond will invest 20% of its capital in Essex's social impact bond for children on the edge of care. This is the first time that retail investors can invest in a social impact bond.
The Essex social impact bond is summarised in the report, along with other social impact bonds in the UK.
For further information, or to speak with Dr Alex Nicholls, please contact the press office:
- Clare Fisher, Head of Public Relations: Mobile: +44 (0) 7912 771090; Tel: 01865 288968
- Josie Powell, PR Coordinator or SBS press office: Mobile +44 (0)7711 387215; Tel: +44 (0) 1865 288403
- Ben King, Senior Press Officer (Cabinet Office): Mobile +44 (0)7769241212; Tel: +44 (0) 207 276 1447
Notes to editors
The full report, 'The Social Investment Market: The role of public policy in innovation and execution', is available to download.
Established in 1996 the Saïd Business School is one of Europe's youngest and most entrepreneurial business schools with a reputation for innovative business education. An integral part of Oxford University, the School embodies the academic rigour and forward thinking that has made Oxford a world leader in education and research. The School has an established reputation for research in a wide range of areas, including finance and accounting, organisational analysis, international management, strategy and operations management. The School is dedicated to developing a new generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs and conducting research not only into the nature of business, but the connections between business and the wider world. In the Financial Times European Business School ranking (Dec 2012) Saïd is ranked 12th. It is ranked number 1 in the UK (seventh worldwide) in the FT's combined ranking of Executive Education programmes (May 2012) and 24th in the world in the FT ranking of MBA programmes (Jan 2013). The Oxford MSc in Financial Economics is ranked fourth in the world in the 2011 FT ranking of Masters in Finance programmes (June 2012). In the UK university league tables it is ranked first of all UK universities for undergraduate business and management in The Guardian (May 2012) and has ranked first in 8 of the last 9 years in The Times. More information is available at www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/.
The Social Outcomes Fund is an innovative new top-up fund that will create many more social impact bonds that make a difference to people's lives. It will attract new money by bringing in investment to help finance early, preventative programmes on some of the most complex and expensive social problems. The fund will be used to provide a 'top-up' contribution to PbR or SIB contracts that are designed to deal with complex and expensive social issues. It will catalyse innovative new projects in areas where the wider benefits mean that a SIB is value for money, but where no single commissioner can justify making all of the outcomes payments. The Fund encourages active engagement from the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to enable service redesign and will accept expressions of interest by any interested party such as a commissioner, service provider, intermediary or investor. It operates only in England, with funding available to government departments, local councils other commissioning bodies, like police forces or the clinical commissioning groups. The Fund will only top up a minority proportion of outcomes payments and the average across the Fund is expected to be 20% of the total outcomes payments. The aim of the fund is to support 10 to 20 new PbR/SIB contracts. It aims to leverage at least £60 million of social investment.
Social investment is the provision and use of capital to generate social as well as financial returns. Social investors weigh the social and financial returns they expect from an investment in different ways. They will often accept lower financial returns in order to generate greater social impact.
Government and industry are actively promoting London as a global hub for social investment, to bring more investment deals to the UK and export our social ventures, products and professional services.
The government's Big Society agenda has been opening up public services to innovative new providers and payment by results. Social investment allows new providers to offer new ways to tackle social problems, while government pays only for what works.
Big Society Capital (BSC) is an independent financial institution and the first of its kind in the world. It was established to develop and shape a sustainable social investment market in the UK which provides organisations tackling major social issues with access to new sources of finance to help them thrive and grow. It has been capitalised with up to £600 million. BSC invests in social investment finance intermediaries: organisations that provide appropriate and affordable finance and support to charities and social enterprises that are tackling some of our most intractable social problems.


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The Strange Ones (2017)
Mysterious events surround two travelers as they make their way across a remote American landscape. On the surface all seems normal, but what appears to be a simple vacation soon gives way to a dark and complex web of secrets.
Actor: Alex Pettyfer, James Freedson-Jackson, Emily Althaus, Gene Jones, Owen Campbell, Tobias Campbell, Marin Ireland, Will Blomker, Cindy Cheung, Allen Fawcett, Cliff Ferraro, Betsy Holt, Birgit Huppuch, Sara Kiener, Melanie Nicholls-King
Director: Christopher Radcliff, Lauren Wolkstein
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Release: 2017
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Amerikal Promotes Nick Buettner
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Press release from the issuing companyWAUKEGAN, Ill. -- Amerikal Products Corporation recently promoted Nick Buettner to senior technician. His new responsibilities will include training existing and potential customers nationwide on the benefits of lean manufacturing and sustainable chemistry, including THINKTM and all Genesis products.
"Nick has shown tremendous leadership and initiative," said Bob Danielson, Jr., vice president of business development. "He's well versed in every aspect of printing and packaging and has become extremely valuable to our team. Despite the economy, we're growing because we're able to offer printers a safer alternative while reducing overall costs. Nick's playing an instrumental role in our growth and helping printers transition to lean manufacturing."
Buettner was hired by Amerikal in 2000 and spent four years as a technician. Then, he spent the next five years at a digital printing solutions company, where he served as director of sales. In this role, he was responsible for selling and distributing digital print, engraving, screen printing and equipment related to trade shows, booths, signage and more. He also has experience installing and repairing digital equipment such as Epson and Canon and color profiling. Buettner joined Amerikal again in 2009 and was promoted to senior technician earlier this summer.
He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Finance and Organizational Behavioral. Nick is a member of Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS), National Business Media (NBM) and Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA).
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is hosting their 2019 Annual Meeting in DC. It would be a great opportunity for INFORMS members to organize and apply for a session (called a symposium) about policy, probably the engineering cluster. This talk can help put INFORMS members in contact with reporters and maybe some policymakers to reach a broader audience.
The 2019 AAAS Annual Meeting will be held February 14-18, 2019, in Washington, D.C. The theme is "Science Transcending Boundaries." Submissions are being accepted until April 19, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
phone 1 443-757-3500
phone 2 800-4INFORMS (800-446-3676)
fax 443-757-3515


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MIPAC Prime Backpack
From the premium collection at Mi Pac is this backpack which features a black faux leather construction, croc print accenting and signature Mi-Pac silhouette. Mesaures approx: 40cms x 40cms.
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BLONDE & BLONDE Check Mini Skirt
Blonde & Blonde present this women's mini skirt in blue, featuring an all over check print, in a soft jersey construction with black waistband and bodycon fit to complete. Model is 5'10'' and wears size 8.
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BLONDE & BLONDE Lainy Lace Up Brogues
Blonde & Blonde present these women's brogues from BANK exclusive brand Blonde & Blonde. Featuring an all over patent upper in a deep burgundy colourway, classic brogue styling with lace up fastening and chunky sole and heel to complete. Heel measures approx 4cm. Online only!
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BLONDE & BLONDE Chloe Mega Platform Heels
BANK exclusive brand Blonde & Blonde present these women's mega platforms in black. Featuring a faux leather upper split into two parts, with closed toe upper and buckle fastening to the ankle, chunky platform sole and super high heel to complete.
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BLONDE & BLONDE Amber Creepers
For an edgy punk-inspired look, the creeper will always a statement, thanks to its solid black platform sole & edgy lace positioning. This suedette pair from Blonde & Blonde feature black moccasin-style detailing to the toe and silver lace eyelets.
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It's official: Warners leads way to record '08
EmptySuperhero pics powered Warner Bros., Paramount and Sony to 1-2-3 finishes in distributor market share and helped shape a record 2008 domestic boxoffice of $9.79 billion, according to final Nielsen EDI data released Monday.
Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" helped Warners set an industry record for 12-month theatrical coin, with 25 films contributing $1.79 billion in domestic receipts for an 18.3% share. "Iron Man" distributor Paramount rang up $1.6 billion on just 14 releases for a 16.4% share, and "Hancock" beneficiary Sony registered $1.28 billion from 20 pics to notch a 13% share.
Universal was fourth in studio market share with $1.13 billion (20 films, 11.5% share), Fox finished fifth with $1.05 billion (20 films, 10.7%) and Disney was sixth with $1.03 billion (13 films, 10.6%).
Lionsgate topped industry mini-majors and other independent distributors with $441.6 million (19 films, 4.5%).
Hollywood's domestic tally failed to translate into a new admissions record as ticket-price boosts accounted for all of its annual gains and then some. Industry estimates put the average U.S. ticket price at $7.20 in 2008, 4.7% higher than the previous year, while boxoffice jumped only 1.6% in '08. (partialdiff)


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Hiring an exterminator, and even the affected areas can be established easily. Professional exterminators Orange County to determine the proper treatment of termites, which will be used for different tasks or situations.
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"The Bridge to a Global Middle Class" compiles a unique series of papers originally commissioned by the Council on Foreign Relations in the wake of the financial crises of 1997-1998.
This thought-provoking retrospective culls the views of economists, international financial institutions, Wall Street, organized labor and varying public-interest organizations on the issue of how to fortify our global financial infrastructure. Their effort is the culmination of an 18-month study - The Project on Development, Trade, and International Finance - that seeks to encourage the evolution of middle-class-oriented economic development in emerging-market countries.
In addressing the world economic problems that led to the crises and examining methods to improve the workings of the world's financial markets, they offer ideas, policy recommendations and suggest the concrete forms these might take in the drive to transition the world economy toward strategies that offer the developing world an improved standard of living.
These papers make a convincing case for middle-class-oriented economic development as the key to global prosperity and stability. U.S. and international policy-makers will find these insightful discussions valuable in forming new policy and providing the appropriate stimulus for economic development in emerging economies.
"The Bridge to a Global Middle Class" is available through Kluwer Academic Publishers.


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*He may have a Ph.D. in basketball, but he isn't being too smart about his business.
Julius "Dr. J" Erving has been slapped with a $200,000 lawsuit filed by Georgia Primary Bank. According to the suit, he hasn't paid up on a loan he took out for corporation, The Erving Group, Inc. of Atlanta.
The company was given a $1 million line of credit back in 2009. The balance was due the following year April. Erving used a Gwinnett County home as collateral for the loan.
Even after the line of credit was reduced to $750,000 and collections letters have been sent, the bank hasn't received the outstanding balance of $205,277. 84.
But that's not the end of his financial woes.
Erving purchased the Heritage Golf Club in 2008, but it went into foreclosure two years later.
While all of this is festering in Dr. J's world, some of his most coveted NBA memorabilia items, including his 1983 Philadelphia 76ers championship ring, are being auctioned off on Friday. However, the doctor is denying that it's tied to the lawsuit. In any event, the starting bids for some items begin at $25,000.


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DENVER -- Shortly after the Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-28 at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, FOX31 Denver Sports Director Nick Griffith caught up with Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson.
Dawson spent plenty of years leading the Chiefs to victories over the Denver Broncos.
Griffith took the opportunity to get the hall of famer to talk about a future hall of famer, Peyton Manning.AlertMe


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I am sooo excited for my very first post as part of the new design team over at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons!!! This DT is so super talented, I cannot wait for them to share all their projects with you!! I've had a little peek at them already and they are so great!
Here is what I created using some of the digital paper packs from Lisa's store, Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons....
I have been wanting to make a neutral card and matching bag for a baby for a while now and the colors in the Sunny Skies line are PERFECTLY neutral!
I used a bottle from the Simple Shapes Bundle from Lettering Delights. I used the trace function to make a shape that was the outline of the bottle which I filled in using the yellow chevron pattern from the Sunny Skies Mod Circles & Chevron paper pack.
I cut a blue rectangle, which I had filled with the blue honeycomb pattern from the Honeycomb pack, and used a corner punch to round the corners. The little heart was filled with the striped pattern from Sunny Skies Pattern Pack 2 and then inked with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink. For some final details I added a kraft twine bow, a couple little pearls and some faux stitching with a white gelly roll pen.
Here are the pattern packs I used for this project....
Make sure to head on over to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog for more awesome inspiration!!! There also may be some NEW releases for Halloween!!! ;) And one more thing... make sure to mark October 3rd on your calendars - some members of the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons DT will be joining some 3 Girl Jam DT members for an awesome blog hop!!


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THE RONALD REAGAN LECTURE: Each year, this one-day event captures extraordinary, eyewitness insight on the leadership style and guiding principles of America's 40th President. This lecture is dedicated to exploring the enduring greatness of President Ronald Reagan.
THE AMERICAN FOUNDERS LECTURES: Discover the rich legacy of America's Founding Generation from the authors and scholars who know them best. Go beyond history's caricatures to understand the true genius of the architects of "The Great Experiment."
FREEDOM READERS LECTURES: "Economics and cheesecake" is the sweet essence of The Center's Freedom Readers lecture series. Interact with today's economic thought and opinion leaders over dessert, coffee and lively conversation.


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How one people's dream, the establishment of a Jewish state, became another people's nightmare.
Born into a Zionist family that fled Luxembourg in 1940, historian Mayer (The Furies: Violence and Terror in the French and Russian Revoltuions, 2000, etc.) has watched events unfold in Israel with interest and growing consternation. Enlisting his considerable erudition in European history, he embarks on a chronological breakdown of the Zionist movement: its emergence during the "high noon" of Western colonial imperialism; the Balfour Declaration of 1917 and the establishment of a binational Mandate with arbitrary borders and little regard for the native Palestinians toiling the land; partition and independence from Britain in 1948. Mayer incorporates the messianic ideals of such prominent Zionists as Theodor Herzl, Vladimir Jabotinsky and Chaim Weizmann, as well as internal critics like Ahad Haam and Martin Buber, who warned early on of the imploding "Arab Question." Zionism's characterization of Palestine as "a land without a people for a people without a land" set the stage for Arab rancor and resistance as Jewish immigration rose and borders mutated, prompting the first intifada of 1929. Mayer never loses sight of the similar Palestinian Arab urge toward self-determination, born at the same time as the Zionists' but swept aside by the world's sense of guilt over the Holocaust and the decision to collectively atone for it with the creation of Israel. In his magisterial "Prolegomenon," Mayer demonstrates how Jabotinsky's call for an "iron wall" of military strength against the Arabs prevailed among politicians from Ben-Gurion to Sharon, draining whatever reserves of innocence and entitlement Israel possessed. Beleaguered by irrepressible Arab neighbors and engulfed by violence, the present-day American-backed military state is paying dearly for this hubris. The opening section was actually written last, the author notes in a postscript: "There was no way to conclude this book, the story it tells being indeterminate [so] I turned to writing the thematically framed Prolegomenon."
Perspicacious, evenhanded and well grounded—a critical, contextually rich study of the Jewish-Palestinian imbroglio.


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The Bureau of Engraving Installs KODAK INSITE Storefront System
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Press release from the issuing companyROCHESTER, N.Y., June 16-With a mix of customers that require the speed, print quality and short run convenience of digital printing, and the long runs associated with traditional offset, The Bureau of Engraving Inc. (The Bureau) in Minneapolis required a versatile web to print system that could accommodate all of its customers' challenges.
"We wanted something that worked with our solutions," said Patrick Stuart, Director of Marketing and Technology for The Bureau. "Customers kept asking for web to print, but most options out there were simple output applications, centric to digital output formats and devices. Those didn't fit our business model."
The Bureau turned to the brand it has long trusted for automation and digital technology, choosing the KODAK INSITE Storefront System to take the company from its traditional sales model to online ordering and job tracking with one complete solution.
The KODAK INSITE Storefront System offers everything printing companies need to support online ordering. With the capability to handle new orders or reorders of existing material, INSITE Storefront provides catalogs from which customers can order books and manuals, business identification products (such as business cards and letterhead), and collateral. The storefront system can be customized with the company's corporate branding and a flexible pricing engine; provides several types of online payment options; is localized in 15 languages; and can support177 currencies in 228 countries via CYBERSOURCE Solutions. It includes job tracking capabilities for customers and the printer's production department.
"INSITE Storefront eliminates multiple steps and many of the touch points in the process," said Stuart. "The web to file output applications offered by other manufacturers still required human intervention to print the job. We were interested in automating all of the steps, from web to output device. We can just release the job and it's on the output device. Plus, there's tracking to show that the job has been done."
The ability to use a web to print application with The Bureau's offset presses, as well as its digital printing operation, made INSITE Storefront the right choice, Stuart explained. "It's a hybrid solution," he said. "Now we can go after customers who want web to print capability, because we have end to end automation, even for the largest jobs. From the web to plates to the press-all of the process can be automated now."
KODAK INSITE Systems blend seamlessly with the KODAK PRINERGY Workflow System The Bureau put in place in 2006, delivering greater efficiency and press optimization by streamlining and automating the printing process. In addition, The Bureau runs a KODAK NEXPRESS 2500 Digital Production Color Press, a KODAK DIGIMASTER E125 Digital Production System, the KODAK APPROVAL XP4 Digital Color Imaging System, and KODAK MATCHPRINT Inkjet Proofer on the prepress side of the house. The $30 million company, in business since 1898, launched its digital printing division in 2003.
"The fact is that the younger generation in today's workforce expects to communicate on the web and using email," Stuart said. "We need to adapt to the changing business world, and give our customers all the tools they need to work with us. Other customers still want to talk to a person, and we have a traditional sales force for that. But now we can go after customers who expect us to have a web to print capability.
"Getting customers on the system doesn't happen overnight," Stuart noted. "It's another tool to go to market with, and we have customers actively using it to order directly from us over the web."
KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals reaching more than 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging and data storage industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.
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Mets: Five areas for improvement in 2017
As Sandy Alderson and the Mets prepare for the winter meetings, they must begin to address several areas of need.
Even after resigning Yoenis Cespedes, there is still much room for improvement for the Mets heading into next season.
Let's take a look at five of the more pressing areas for improvement heading into 2017 that they can begin to tackle.
To say Travis D'Arnaud had a disappointing season for would be an understatement. He not only under-performed, but he was for the most part, abysmal in every facet of the game.
In 2016, d'Arnaud once again started less than 100 games. The difference in 2016 was that it was due more to his performance than his availability. Whereas he was on the DL for a bit in 2016 due to a strained rotator cuff, he did not spend nearly as much time on it as he had in 2015.
In 75 games in 2016, d'Arnaud batted .247 with just 15 extra-base hits for a paltry .323 slugging percentage. This represents a significant drop-off from 2015 when he slugged to a .485 mark. What should have been a breakout year for d'Arnaud quickly devolved into a ugly showing.
Not only was d'Arnaud hard to watch when he was at-bat, his defense was at times, harder to watch.
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While Mets pitchers did a terrible job at holding runners on last year, d'Arnaud many times struggled to make accurate throws to second. Rarely would his throw make it to second on the correct side of the bag to tag the runner. Additionally, there were a number of times where he would call for a pitch that was not working. To put it bluntly, he has been a liability behind the plate.
The Royals exposed d'Arnaud's weakness so well in the 2015 World Series that the rest of the league took notice. The result in 2016, was so many teams running on the Mets that d'Arnaud hurt his shoulder in the process.
D'Arnaud wasn't the only disappointment at the catcher position for the Mets in 2016. Kevin Plawecki, when given the opportunity to step in as d'Arnaud rehabbed in June, actually performed more ineptly, batting under .200. Again, Plawecki couldn't guard much better against the run-game. While his throws to second were more on-line than d'Arnaud's, they would more often-than not bounce just before reaching second-base.
The catcher position became dire enough for Mets in 2016 that journey-man Renee Rivera ultimately won the job. While Rivera didn't tear it up at the plate, he put together some solid games offensively, called a good game, and provided the Mets the best defense for the run-game.
Moving into 2017, who do the Mets look to for catcher? The days of penning in d'Arnaud are over. He may be too broken at this point, both physically and mentally. Whatever ailed him last year completely took away his power and there is no telling if he can get it back.
The Mets can live with a soft-hitting catcher if he provides solid defense. With the way this pitching staff holds runners on, they may be better off with a defensive minded catcher. Unfortunately, neither Plawecki or d'Arnaud fit that bill at this point.
Moving into 2017 the Mets need stability behind the plate. It can't be a question mark anymore and chances have just about run out for two guys that had so much promise. At least with the Mets.
The Mets bullpen in 2016 was anchored on the backend by Jeurys Familia and Addison Reed.
Still, despite having excellent overall stats, including a league-leading 51 saves, Familia's year left a lot to be desired. Throughout the year, Familia regularly walked the tightrope in the ninth, routinely putting men on base and narrowly escaping disaster.
Familia's year was low-lighted by some of the most painful implosions. Blowing a four-run lead vs. the Dodgers in May and wasting a huge home run from Yoenis Cespedes against the Cardinals in late July immediately come to mind. Of course no one wants to remember his performance in the Wild Card game in October where he struggled to record even one out before giving up an eventual game-winning 3-run home run in the ninth.
The Mets found some late-inning stability in the likes of Fernando Salas, but he like Jerry Blevins and Jim Henderson, will likely not be back. There were flashes of success by guys like Hansel Robles and later in the year, Josh Smoker, but the Mets can't count on them with any regularity. The Mets must do better in 2017.
Having a powerhouse back-end of the bullpen is a trend the Mets should get onboard with. With the (low but still have to note!) potential of a lengthy suspension for Familia, the Mets need to have more stability in the late innings. The Mets also need to be mindful that 4/5 of their potential rotation are coming off surgery and will most likely be limited in pitch-count throughout the season.
There are some great bullpen options available via free-agency. If the Mets leverage someone like Jay Bruce (who is now expendable) in a trade offer, they may be able to secure a bullpen piece outside of free-agency.
On-base percentage
For a team assembled by Sandy Alderson, a man who preaches OBP, the 2016 Mets were atrocious at getting on base.
The 2016 Mets ranked 23rd in league OBP. The problem stems from the Mets all or nothing offense and their overall inability to hit. The Mets were simply not a good hitting team in 2016 by any measurable statistic.
Not coincidentally, the team ranked 26th in hits. The team did walk enough to rank 12th overall. However, that statistic was carried heavily by Curtis Granderson and Yoenis Cespedes. Health played into the team's hitting woes as the Mets were never really able to field their opening day lineup after the month of April.
Still, it seemed many times throughout the season that Mets hitters simply wouldn't adjust mid-at bat to either the situation or the count. This is something Kevin Long and Terry Collins need to address heading into 2017.
Hitting with Runners in Scoring Position
Perhaps no other area needs addressing more than average with runners in scoring position. The Mets inability to come through with men on was by far, the most frustrating attribute of the 2016 team.
The team ranked dead last in average with runners in scoring position. At .225, the team would rarely score if they didn't hit a home run, and they probably didn't win either. The good news is that it can't get much worse can it?
The best way to rectify this in 2017 is the team staying healthy. A close second is again Kevin Long and staff working with hitters to employ situational hitting.
I think this goes without saying to anyone that even remotely followed this team in 2016.
If the Mets want to go anywhere in 2017, they have to stay healthy. This, of course, is easier said than done. It isn't really something that can be addressed but it something Sandy could be better prepared for.
How about having more than Eric Campbell ready to go in Las Vegas should someone go down?
The Mets are already better prepared for an almost inevitable DL stint from David Wright, with Jose Reyes back for a full season. That is a start, but there need to be more insurance.
Yes, the Amazin's have a ton of question marks and the time is now to begin addressing them. Stay tuned to Rising Apple for all of the winter meetings happenings.


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Delft 2628 CD, The Netherlands;Flexous B.V.,
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Department of Precision
and Microsystems Engineering,
Delft University of Technology,
Delft 2628 CD, The Netherlands
TAG Heuer,
La Chaux-de-Fonds 2300, Switzerland
1Corresponding author.
Manuscript received October 10, 2016; final manuscript received December 14, 2016; published online March 9, 2017. Assoc. Editor: James Schmiedeler.
Usage of compliant micromechanical oscillators has increased in recent years, due to their reliable performance despite the growing demand for miniaturization. However, ambient vibrations affect the momentum of such oscillators, causing inaccuracy, malfunction, or even failure. Therefore, this paper presents a compliant force-balanced mechanism based on rectilinear motion, enabling usage of prismatic oscillators in translational accelerating environments. The proposed mechanism is based on the opposite motion of two coplanar prismatic joints along noncollinear axes via a shape-optimized linkage system. Rigid-body replacement with shape optimized X-bob, Q-LITF, and LITF joints yielded a harmonic (R > 0.999), low frequency (f=27 Hz) single piece force-balanced micromechanical oscillator (∅ 35 mm). The experimental evaluation of large-scale prototypes showed a low ratio of the center of mass (CoM) shift compared to the stroke of the device (≈ 0.01) and proper decoupling of the mechanism from the base, as the oscillating frequency of the balanced devices during ambient disturbances was unaffected, whereas unbalanced devices had frequency deviations up to 1.6%. Moreover, the balanced device reduced the resultant inertial forces transmitted to the base by 95%.
Nonisomorphic kinematic chains of a 1DOF mechanism were developed into acceptable and optimal specialized kinematic chains for a planar force-balanced mechanism comprising (at least) one prismatic joint (P) attached to a base (GR) (a)–(c). These specialized kinematic chains were individually translated back into their corresponding mechanisms: a crank-slider, a double crank-slider and an opposite movement mechanism.
Variables that were used for the shape optimization of the X-bob joint, LITF joint, and Q-LITF joint. Flexures areshown in red where rigid elements are black. (a) One quadrant X-bob, (b) LITF for joint A+C, (c) Q-LITF for joint O, and (d) Q-LITF for joint B+D.
Image of a 1:1 scale silicon prototype of the integrated system (b), together with finite-element simulations of the deflected system in its extreme positions (a) and (c). Revolute joint labels are in correspondence to Fig. 1.
On-axial displacement of the prismatic joints tracked with a high-speed camera during oscillation for a time period of 1.4 s. The green line in both figures outlines the difference of the two signals and thus represents the movement of the center-of-mass.
Results of the experimental evaluation of in-plane inertial forces in time (a) and frequency (b) domain. (a) Measured forces of sensor 1 and sensor 2 for both balanced (black dotted) and unbalanced (blue and green) devices. (b) Measured forces of sensor 1 and sensor 2 for both a balanced (black) and unbalanced (blue dashed) devices, represented in the frequency domain.
Results experimental evaluation dynamic decoupling of balanced and unbalanced devices for different types of disturbance. (a) Oscillation of both the balanced and unbalanced mechanism while in rest (dotted black) and while subjected to a disturbance (blue) of 8 Hz and 1 mm. (b) Oscillation of both the balanced and unbalanced mechanism while in rest (dotted black) and while subjected to a disturbance (blue) of 1 Hz and 6 mm.
Measurement setups for experimental evaluation of the resultant inertial forces (a) and dynamic decoupling (b). (a) A large-scale prototype was clamped on two force sensors mounted in an L-configuration for measurement of in-plane resultant inertial forces. (b) A shaker table mimics external disturbances while the amplitude and frequency of the large-scale prototype were measured with a laser sensor.
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"And now, the end is near,
And so I face the final curtain.
My friends, I'll say it clear; I'll state my case of which I'm certain."
On January 15, 2009 at 12:33pm I activated my first Traffic Services social media platform; Twitter account @TrafficServices. After that, I created pages, groups, profiles, channels, identities and this blog.
The reason? To "Reduce collisions, injuries and death in Toronto". I was trying to raise the awareness of traffic safety issues that could lead to better respect for road users with each other. I was hoping that the information I could share would help our Toronto road users understand each other's perspective a little better. I wanted the public to be more aware of the laws, enforcement practices, decisions that would make each individual road user safer.
So a few thousand tweets, some videos, posts, updates, links, later...I am at the final curtain. (There has always been a music tone to my interactions...I'm not going to stop now!)
I have pushed a simple statement everywhere I could, "Road safety is every one's responsibility...and it starts with you." And while I've pushed that, an incredible thing happened. You pulled it in, shared it, pushed questions back and we formed some great relationships through all this social media 'stuff'.
I can honestly say, I've learned more from you than you learned from me!
Through it all, you built a "traffic brand". Some of you know I left Traffic Services a few months back to work out of the Toronto Police Headquarters Unit of Corporate Communications, but I have continued to populate the Traffic Services information streams.
I figured when the day came I would be leaving traffic, I would just change the name on my accounts and take them with me. But, after seeing what you have done and how you have interacted and talked about traffic, shared our safety principals, I couldn't just take that away. These are all your accounts...not mine.
"Regrets? I've had a few,
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption. "
When I made mistakes you forgave me. When I got too busy with all my other duties, you were patient.
So, in return for your loyalty and dedication, I will leave you in great hands!
A replacement has been identified and trained. My replacement has been told about many of you and how important you are to what has been created. I could never turn over the passwords over to just anyone...which is in part why it took a few months for this day to officially come. It had to be the right person.
In a couple of days, you will all know, but for now, just know, you will be in great hands.
I have to thank a few people and I do this at the risk of not thanking everyone that should be mentioned. Please don't be offended if you aren't thanked. Know that you are all thought very highly of and my replacement has a list of key people and organizations that have helped so much.
@TVGurl - What can I say to the person who started it all? I am in your debt for what you did for me!
@AmberMac - Hey Coach!! Your patience was incredible and your teachings so valuable.
@KrisReyes - All the key people to tied me into launched my understanding of the "government" end of this.
@Unmarketing - Your friendly slaps upside my head when you saw what others didn't were very appreciated.
@DeputySloly - You planted the seed to try new things, be courageous and to take the Toronto Police Service where it had never been.
@ChristaMMiller / @Cops2Point0 - The first law enforcement resource I found. Your direction helped so much.
@808Cop_Retired - You sir are class...pure class!
@GaryV - Thanks for your time in Toronto. It's not over! The best is yet to come and the standing offer is always there, so let me know and we'll meet at our usual location ;)
@MrsMeaghanGray - Thanks for your guidance, level minded approach and understanding to learn all about this. By the way, "I've been thinking about trying something" No, seriously, I am...not kidding. See you after my holidays, we'll talk!
Every boss and supervisor that I have worked for and with over the last three years. Huge thanks!!
Every person that took the time to say 'Hi', ask a question, point out some great information, like a post, favourite a video, share...There would be nothing without all of you - THANK YOU ALL!
Most importantly...@CarrieBurrows and the "3Bs". You put up with so much. You let me run with this and never complained about the trips away, the late night computer glow, the phone calls or the interviews. I will never be able to return to you everything you sacrificed...but it's going to be great trying!!
"For what is a man what has he gotIf not himself then he has not
To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it..."
Watch for the introduction of the new face coming soon!!
Oh, by the way...this isn't the end, I'm just moving over fully to the Toronto Police streams.


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I say this because the war between Israeli holy land and the nation of Palestine has been an ancient and brooding conflict for ages. Now, most would say that Israel is threatened by Palestinians, but I disagree. Giving Palestinians the right to return to their sacred land, without right or ownership of that said land, diffuses tension where relief is needed most.
While the idea of practical justice makes sense, the manner in which the Palestinian right of return conducts itself is not conducive to a just relationship between Israel and Palestine. The amount of conflict that has arisen from the right of return has been detrimental to Israeli interest, and has caused a vast amount of distress within the nation. The Palestinians have no legal right to trespass onto the Israeli land in retaliation of acts that were committed centuries in the past.


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Title: Dreamweave II, Analyzing Psychic Dreams
Author: Margaret Rose Thoreson
Publisher: Thor Productions
Publication Date: February 28, 2012
Pages: 279
Genre: Dream Analysis
Source: ARC from Publisher
Summary (from Goodreads): Dreamweave is a manual to help the beginning dream journalist understand his dreams and their content. It has a dream symbol glossary with real dream examples for comparison. Dreamweave has dream examples that are focused on relationships, happy and sad, with explanations as to why the dream occurred. There has never been a dream book before that pinpoints dreaming the future, why it is dreamed, and outcomes.
May all your wildest dreams come true,


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I realized after logging off last night that I didn't do any updates in regards to Braeden yesterday...
We had a busy day yesterday with Genetics and a visit to ENT for a scope. We finally got to touch base with genetics after the discovery of the cysts in the kidneys. Unfortunately it is another piece of the Braeden puzzle but not one that points genetics in any particular direction. The geneticist feels that they are not really much closer to solving the 'Braeden Syndrome' but for me to keep in mind they are looking into syndromes that are very rare. The one that she has her eye on that she is looking to test him for is 'Costello Syndrome', this is a particularly nasty one as the children with this syndrome have a 1-5 chance of developing cancer(s) early in life and they seem to be in a fairly constant level of pain all over. It is a VERY rare syndrome with only 200-300 people worldwide with this condition...yikes. She feels like it isn't a huge push to test for it, it is just another to cross off our list. She is so casual about it that she is going to wait another month for his blood to clear out all of the transfusions so that we get a clean Braeden sample. I did read up on it a bit before bed last night (not a good idea, it was an Ativan night to get to sleep) and I was surprised to see that I could see Braeden's little face in the pictures of the kids with this syndrome. No need to get ahead of myself until it becomes a reality but it is pretty scary. It goes to show you how out in left field B is for the Dr's if they are now looking at things that are so genetically rare. The other new thing is that they are going to be taking photos of B as he grows so that we have a comparison as well for the file. If you want to research this condition, do so at your own risk, it is not pretty and it might just stress you (I mean me) out till it is diagnosed or not. She did go through and add up his genetic anomalies and there are SO many. We all have a few if you look for them but Mr.B has many, just not so that they all fit into a puzzle piece of who he is. I've been saying all along that something must be there genetically but what? The genetics Doc is also ordering some more metabolic tests to rule out some of those as well. Hurry up and wait and see.
We had an adventure yesterday by getting to go down to the ENT offices for a scope of B's swallowing and vocal cords. We transported him via crib to the office and I got to sit in a chair (similar to a dentist's) and hold Mr.B while the ENT (Dr. Brookes) put a scope up the nose and down into his throat. He was then given green (yes, St.Pat's GREEN) dyed breast milk via a syringe and then we all got to watch him swallow it (or not). He was able to take a few sucks off a bottle of green milk too but he wasn't too keen on it since he's not ever had a bottle before and he was even more unimpressed that he was hungry (they stopped his feed a few hours earlier) and had to work for his food for the first time ever in almost 16 weeks! Poor kid! He did well, as well as can be expected without fully functioning vocal cords. Dr.Brookes was happy with what he saw and he felt there had been some progress since the last scope. The SLP (speech and language pathologist) is still erring on the side of caution and doesn't want any kind of oral feeding or tastes. I'm not surprised by this, it is certainly unfortunate though but it is just another thing we need to wait on. When I spoke to Dr.MacNeil (B's new Paediatrician, she's on the 'purple team' or the long term care team) about it this morning she wants to err even more cautiously by leaving him on his 24 hr feeds and not put him back up to bolus feeds as Dr.Brookes suggested. Caution is good, it is just time consuming! Bah, it will all come, sooner or later.
I also voiced my concerns to Dr. MacNeil about the fact that an RT had weaned B's oxygen yesterday from 30% down to 25%. It might not seem like much but it was only an hour later that it had to be put back up. I expressed my confusion about the fact that we were told repeatedly that they were NOT touching his oxygen this week...apparently Dr.MacNeil wasn't too impressed with this finding either.
Tomorrow is my first solo flying day since October, my Mom is heading to the airport as we speak! I'm not too concerned about it, I'm just not going to have a clean house, well chosen meals or clean laundry anymore! It will certainly be a huge adjustment not having someone here for support and my Mom did so many small things along with the big that I couldn't name it all. So another huge thank you out to my super Mom that has sacrificed her own freedom and life for the past four months to come and live ours with us. If you happen to see me in the next week and I am walking dazed you'll know why! I am glad though that she got to have a loooong and sweet cuddle with B today for a few hours, that is all the currency I have these days not having a job and all! :)
Other than Mom leaving today (for sure this time although it is snowing...), it was a pretty uneventful day for Mr. B. It is nice to have relatively quiet days now and not be waiting, chewing my nails for the other shoe to fall. Not that I think the drama is over, far from it, but I'm enjoying the quiet whilst I can!
"The family is one of nature's masterpieces"
- George Santayana


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While this game is colorful and has an anime feel to it, it's not exactly kid friendly. For the most part the graphics are adorable but there are some details that could have been left out and made this game family friendly.
great review!
thank you!
It's as cute as it is challenging = )
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