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We are a team of senior insight and marketing professionals supported by a network of associates across a range of specialisms.
We draw on wide-ranging experience having worked in international client-side marketing, marketing consultancy, and market research agencies. All the partners have worked for a minimum of 20 years in our respective areas of expertise, including market segmentation, innovation, brand positioning and brand equity.
Paul Leatherdale
Paul began his career in 1988 with AGB Surveys before joining Added Value for eleven years where he developed the quantitative insight offer and trail blazed research innovation especially in the area of segmentation. He founded Insight Inside with Andy Howden in 2005 and continues to develop new ways to apply insight and to heighten its effectiveness in business. The rest of his time is spent running when injury free, pursuing male stereotypical interests including cars, football and comedy and, wishing that he lived in California.
Andy Howden
Andy started his business life in market research and advertising agencies, before spending over ten years on the client side, mainly with Unilever. As a European Research Manager he was responsible for applying a wide range of insight approaches to support some very famous brands such as Persil, Cif and Domestos. He then joined marketing consultancy Added Value as a Board Director where he helped develop the role of insight and led projects for a wide range of businesses, including SAB Miller, Frito-Lay and Shell. Outside work, Andy is working on a book (or two), and has also followed Hull City passionately through thick and thin, his clearest demonstration of perseverance in the face of adversity.
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Michael started his career in market research in 1991 at Market Trends and Pegram Walters Associates. In 1999 he joined Added Value, where he led the UK quantitative team. Michael joined Insight Inside in 2009, where he has continued to specialise in applying segmentation to brand-planning. Outside of work, pastimes if not passions include hiding from his wife under the duvet with his young son, trying not to drift too far above 12 stone, and the perennial quest for a good night's sleep.
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Melanie began her research career at BMRB in 1994 before moving to Conquest Research & Consultancy in 1999 to focus on brand equity and innovation work. Prior to joining Insight Inside in 2013, Melanie spent 2 years at TNS leading large scale projects for some famous global brands. When not working Melanie loves to learn random new skills (homemade macaroon or sushi, anyone?), and is currently often found with her nose in a wine glass muttering phrases like 'wet stones' or 'forest floor'.


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Everyone knows that fruits are extremely nutritious and we should be eating more fruits but are we eating enough of the right fruits?
Fruits help in increasing our energy levels, improving our health, keeping the heart healthy, prevention of cancer and much more. The numerous health benefits of fruits cannot be counted on your fingers and you must make a serious effort to include them as much as possible in your diet.
There are some fruits that are more beneficial than the other. Here we are going to list five fruits and their health benefits, which are guaranteed to motivate you to include them in your diet.
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1. Strawberries:
Fresh strawberries are the healthiest, so try to have strawberries as fresh as possible. Strawberries are very rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are very important to postpone the ageing process and they work against free radicals, which are the main cause of cancers. The amount of Vitamin C present in strawberry is extremely high. Vitamin C also helps in increasing your energy levels.
2. Grapefruit
Grapefruit helps in reducing the level of bad cholesterol thus improving the health of your heart. It also assists the body in processing food by reducing the insulin level in the bloodstream. This helps the body in processing more energy that is taken in from the food, this can help you lose weight faster. Grapefruit has the ability to repair the damaged DNA present in cells, which is greatly helpful in preventing development of cancer.
3. Pineapples
Pineapples are extremely rich in Vitamin C. Apart from Vitamin C, you can also get several vitamins and minerals, fibre and potassium. The nutrients present in pineapples help increase energy levels and increases your immunity. Pineapple also contains bromelain which helps in fighting off colds and cough and also act as throat soothers. Pineapples are thus helpful in reducing cough and stopping build up of mucus. In everyday health, pineapples play an important role in keeping the bones healthy. They are also rich in manganese which plays an important role in prevention of any bone related disease.
4. Apples:
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away", this saying is almost true. Apples are a symbol of good nutrition. Apples have anti inflammatory agents, anti-carcinogens as well as anti-allergens. All the just mentioned properties can actually help you stay away from the doctor. Apples have ample quantity of flavanoids. Flavanoids are very powerful antioxidants which help in delaying the ageing process. An apple a day could also make you look younger. Apples also help strengthen our cells, making them strong enough to fight cancer.
5. Avocados:
Avocados are very helpful in helping the heart become stronger, healthier as well as reducing the risk of any heart ailment. Avocados contain carotenoids and tocopherols, which can help prevent breast and prostate cancer. They are low in fat but contain a monounsaturated fat that can really help in lowering the cholesterol levels. Avocados also have good amounts of potassium, which helps balance the blood pressure.


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Huawei Honor 9 Lite has a resolution of 1080 x 2140 pixel and dimension are 151 x 71.9 x 7.6 mm. Huawei Honor's 9 Lite even better for an ordinary user due to its specific features. Moreover,, the Operating system is updated with Android 8.0 (Oreo) with outstanding battery life (Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh). It has 13 MP back camera with an additional 2 MP sensor to take the photography to new heights.
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I always forget to take photos when I go to Porter Square Exchange for delicious, inexpensive Japanese fare but alas–I remembered this time!
Restaurant #1: Ittyo
Cold Tempura Soba
Hot Tempura Soba
Hungry Hungry Hippos (Zach and Jason)
Restaurant #2: Tampopo (Japanese word for dandelion)
Pork Katsu 3 ways:
Jason's katsu with the random yellow (mustard?) paste on the corner of the plate
"Try the carrot! It's amazing!" -Zach
Never have I had such a tasty carrot.
My pork katsu curry
We made a friend across the way from restaurant #2:
He wasn't puffy…
But he was all smiles 🙂
I think this was the first time I went to Porter without getting sashimi. It was delectable nonetheless and I would highly recommend heading out there if you haven't already. Be prepared to wait in lines. Don't forget to make a visit to Japonaise Bakery, hidden in the back behind Tampopo, and pick up an Adzuki Cream. Hopefully you'll have planned accordingly and it won't be sold out. Otherwise if you're closer to Brookline, check out the 'flagship' Japonaise Bakery on Beacon St. near Park Drive.
Oh, and I just learned that the Kotobukiya grocery store is moving to Medford Square in May 😦 How inconvenient…


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HIGHEST NEED: Weekday Availability. Volunteers are required to be able to commit to a fixed schedule of the same, consistent day each week for no less than six months.
The Rescue and Rehabilitation Program takes responsibility for the collection and care of sick and debilitated sea turtles and seals found along the New England coast. The vast majority of the fall/winter animals are sea turtles. These animals are brought to the New England Aquarium where they are given special care and treatment. Associates provide support for paid staff in all aspects of the program.
Responsibilities: Prepare formula and fish. Tube animals, feed other animals under care in facility. Significant cleaning required. Monitor behavior and health of animals, maintain records. Clean work area and equipment at the end of the day. Follow standard quarantine procedures.
To Apply: Visit serve.neaq.org and create a volunteer account. Once registered you can search and apply for available opportunities.
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Delhi Daredevils coach Ricky Ponting says Sandeep Lamichhane, who is a right-handed leg spin bowler, has a long and successful IPL (Indian Premier League) career with the team.
But former Australian has defended not to use the 17-year-old cricketer until the franchise's playoff chances were already over.
Ricky says that his team had invested in such high-quality overseas players, it was difficult fitting the Sandeep into the starting XI.
In the press conference following Sunday's 11-run win over Mumbai, Ricky said,
He has bowled really well in the past three games, but look back to the start of the tournament at what our starting side might have looked like,
He further added,
If you put a [Kagiso] Rabada and Chris Morris into that side, with Glenn Maxwell, it is hard to fit Sandeep into the starting XI.
Ricky continued,
Morris played the first four or five matches before he went home. We mixed and matched [Liam] Plunkett, Dan Christian and Trent Boult, trying to find the right combination that was going to suit different conditions around the country.
We always knew Sandeep had the skills. He bowls all day, every day with a smile on his face. He absolutely loves it.
It is great to see guys like him. We have some really talented youngsters, of which Sandeep is one of them.
We are looking forward to him having a long and successful IPL career, hopefully the whole time here at the Delhi Daredevils.
The Daredevils finished last in the league phase of the 2018 Vivo IPL, even though the team won two of their three matches after the belated introduction of Sandeep.
After Sandeep had become the first Nepalese cricketer to be drafted to the competition, his selection for the IPL had been avidly welcomed back in his homeland.
Sandeep, however, had to wait through 11 matches, during which Delhi Daredevils won just three times, before his debut match to the team.
One he got a chance to play, he became a revelation for the team. The spin-baller subdued Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in his first game against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
And the Same thing happened to MS Dhoni in his second match and dropped Suresh Raina, who is the second highest run-scorer in IPL history.
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The title given by author Edward Harold Begbie is a bit confusing. A better title could have been given to convey the right message than the title The Bed-book Of Happiness by Harold Begbie. The stories are told to a bedridden child and the stories are not all pertaining to happiness. Begbie was a journalist and a writer of early nineties. He has about 50 odd books to his credit along with a lot of contribution to various journals. Most of his books are for children.
This particular book has 258 pages and is an effort to find out stories for a bed-sick child. Surprising the stories meant or supposed to bring happiness fail to serve their purpose as many of the stories of this book are with serious and sad endings. It is difficult to ascertain how these stories could be helpful in bringing happiness to a child who is sick. Some stories are not at all motivational or cheerful. Rather it becomes difficult to digest the said purpose of book as per its title.
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"Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love. It did not end well." – Laini Taylor
The synopsis was all I had, to judge the book with. I was unaware of the crazy hype it has received over the years. Owing to that, I could have easily passed it over assuming it another cliche love story. But, I'm glad I gave it a chance. Or else I would have missed the opportunity of stepping into this fantastic magical world created by Laini Taylor.
I'm still gloating over the drunken bliss and and don't you judge me for spilling too much beans for you to digest. I'm probably going to rant all I want, until I somewhat hush my inner demons now going gaga over the awesomeness of the story and its characters. Want to save the fun? Skip the review, and grab the book at Amazon.
Daughter of smoke and bone is a young fantasy novel and is the first book of the trilogy. Following it are 'Days of Blood and Starlight' and 'Dreams of Gods and Monsters'.
If you are the kind of reader who craves for magic, monsters, fantasy, action and are fine with little drizzles of romance, it is just the book for you. It rarely happens that we dive so deep into a book that we forget our own existence and walk down that fictional land under the skin of our favorite character. Good news is it is the kind that will make you live the story in a dangerously realistic way. For me it was like slipping into their world and running with the characters as if I had known them for ages. I was drowning in emotions. Fear, pain, remorse, hatred, love, vengeance, power, bliss. A brilliantly choreographed chaos of events. I experienced a whole different world in it. And of course a good taste of life and death.
Before I brief you with the characters and the plot, I am taking an attempt at describing Taylor's breathtakingly beautiful writing style. There were moments I gasped, put the book down, closed my eyes and said the words out loud. Simple, short and crisp dialogues exchanged between the two lovers. But good lord what intensity. She as a writer has succeeded in doing justice to her wildly brilliant imagination by giving them a body so poetic and perfect. This book is nothing but a work of art.
I have a strangely strong fascination for monsters. And that is one reason why this book swept me off my feet. I'm sure every other reader would love these characters as much as I did. And in case you are that fussy reader who calls magic 'abnormal' and monsters 'gross' you may go back to your sunshine books. Forget about The Chronicles of Narnia and the Harry Potter series; this is one of its kind.
The first few chapters hit me hard and I instantly knew it was an original and uniquely bewitching story. And as they say first impression lasts long, that's precisely what happened here I guess. The first impression that it gave me was so damn appealing and strong that there was no slowing down or turning back. It took me on a roller coaster ride, which needless to say was mind boggling. Fast, reckless, magical, unpredictable, and oh so brilliant in all aspects.
There are numerous instances that prove that Taylor has let her imagination run far and high, tapping into ideas that are absolutely top-notch. Imagination has gotten into numerous minute details of this story. And being wrapped up with the right choice of words they have come out with flying colors. It's a compelling work of adult fantasy that would grip your heart and mind in a tight clasp and take you on a ride to remember.
Beware of spoilers.
It is a mysterious story that revolves around a 17 year old girl Karou . At first she appears like a normal teen, who studies art at Prague, has a close friend Zuzana and a stalking ex-boyfriend Kazimir. But later, as the story progresses and her secret errands come to light we get to know that she is different, being raised by four Chimaeras. Her art is mostly inspired by the monster-like creatures she has known for real. Now for the question who are Chimaeras, they are a community we are not familiar with. Having some of their physical characteristics like animals and birds, and some like humans, they are residents of a completely different world, which even if not ours feels just as real.
The head of her so called Chimaera family, Brimstone is a fatherly figure for Karou and is the earliest memory of her childhood. He is a sorcerer of sorts and occasionally sends her on teeth-collecting errands to far off places round the world through magic portals. And what do they do with those jars of teeth? That's for you to unfold. On one such errand fate takes a turn and things go terribly wrong. But right after that, Karou's curiosity gets the better of her and she steps into the forbidden land of the Chimaeras. She is taken aback by the things she discovers and feels betrayed by Brimstone for keeping her in the dark. But much to her dismay, she does not get an explanation. The portals are burnt by Angels to hinder the work of the devils or Chimaeras. And in the age old war between the devils and angels, naive Karou becomes the victim and gets stranded in the world of humans.
The story gets another high with the entry of the sinfully gorgeous and impossibly perfect Angel Akiva into Karou's life. Then on, the flight of fantasy gets quite serious and all humor is left at bay. Behind his longing and mutual attraction for Karou lies a story untold. A story so painfully beautiful, you'll probably curse me if I lay it bare with my emotionless summary. Its a story of love and war. Will the age old war between the Seraphims and the Chimaeras destroy the love of Karou and Akiva? Or will they be able to keep their love unscathed?
I'm off to grab the second one in the series. Read the book and enjoy the magical journey. Thank me later nerds 😉
His existence,
a shimmering mirage.
An embodiment of reverie and deceit.
His name,
a sweet lullaby that makes me dreamy.
A holy chant that awakens my inner beasts.
His piercing blue eyes,
haven for raging storms of venom.
A fathomless ocean threatening to drown me whole.
His mind,
a dangerous territory.
The devil has trapped me there for eternity.
His mouth,
skilled and addictive.
A magic spell that is too strong to break.
His chiseled body,
like a lifetime's work of a passionate sculptor.
Reincarnation of the Greek Gods.
His calm mannerism,
like a sea that has battled the worst of storms.
The mystifying silence that puts words to shame.
His touch,
a sensation that burns into the skin.
The kind that leaves a sweet ache lingering.
He is the book I read and re-read,
and happily stay pressed among its pages.
Suffocated and intoxicated, yet gloating in a thousand sentiments.
He is the desert while I'm the lone wanderer,
looking for an oasis within his barren heart.
Like a moth drawn towards fire, knowing its a death trap.
He is the journey that has no end.
The more I explore, the more I find.
Life feels like a treasure hunt, with him by my side.
He is not a dream but a nightmare that freezes my heart cold.
My escape from reality.
My paramour.
Waking up to the familiar pain shooting through his neck
and a grumbling stomach put through endless tortures by time travel juice,
ignoring the mind numbing headache
his eyes transfixed to those rolling empty bottles effortlessly trying to seduce.
As his lustful lips longed for a sip of the poison
driving him ill at ease,
his parched throat let out a pained groan
begging for his thirst to appease.
Crawling his way to the well stashed bar in the living room
he felt like a stubborn and naive kid.
As he dragged himself thoughtlessly towards his doom
he yearned for nothing but from his burning thirst getting rid.
Right when he wrapped his fingers round the bottle of ill fame
to quench the thirst that understood no bargain,
he heard the voice of his deceased beau calling out his name
from a far corner of the outstretched garden.
Stumbling and falling every few steps on his way outside,
as he ran clumsily towards the voice of his sweetheart,
the distance kept growing with every step forward
and he felt his insides into a thousand pieces being ripped apart.
Screaming his heart out as he squandered whatever remaining zeal
he ultimately gave up on existance and the willingness to live.
And as if to quench his thirst and fulfill his dying wish
a drop of dew sitting atop a grass blade brushed upon his lips.
Thinking about finally joining his beloved in God's abode above or under,
seconds before the soul's departure he was washed over with bliss.
And counting his final breaths he smiled like a baby in deep slumber
letting the fact sink in that the dew drop was life's ultimate goodbye kiss.
Written by Victor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning is "a classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust". I still can't believe that I laid my hands on such a remarkable and fantastic work. It is the kind of book that possesses the power to turn one's life around. It would pick your broken pieces and give you the psychological tools to get the pieces back in place and redeem your life all at once. I feel like I read it in one breath. And now that it's over I feel like I'm earnestly and almost thirstily breathing an air better than the one before I beheld the book. One filled with freshness and hope. It would make you appreciate your life and be thankful for the problems you have encountered, however brutal they once felt like. I highly recommend it to all the readers and non-readers as well. Good news for non-readers is that it is a quick read and would leave a chip on the back of your head, that would give a direction to your life.
Countless works have been produced in order to help us find the purpose of our lives and lead a life of meaning and example. But, only a few such as this have had the power to reach deep into one's soul and impacting us in ways we had been promised. It is a book of modest volume and can be easily read in one sitting. However the impression it would leave on you would undoubtedly last a lifetime. Life is a one time opportunity, yet many of us give up when the times are tough. This book would, in many ways, make your problems seem too trivial to put your life at halt for. It would introduce your own strengths to you. Trust me when I say that it is one of it's kind in survival literature.
Victor E. Frankl was a professor at Vienna Medical School where he taught neurology and psychiatry until his death in 1997. He remains a much revered hero of many. And the book having sold more than 12 million copies, speaks for itself. It more or less, reminded me of Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl. What is common to both is their way of getting the readers emotionally involved and leaving us with the feeling that we have personally experienced some of their grief and hence we understand what they are speaking of. Along with the numerous accounts of the horrors faced by the author, there also are lessons of life spoken with such passion and positiveness in the face of unimaginable adversities, that leave the reader with nothing but respect and admiration for the survivor. One of the biggest lessons here is to deal with every situation with the best of your faculties, for we can't control the situations but our attitudes. In Frankl's words "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."
Spoilers ahead.
The book is divided into two parts. The first part comprises of an autobiographical story where Frankl gives accounts of his depressing and painful life at different Nazi concentration camps during World War II, including at Auschwitz. While the prisoners were treated like animals with no identity, many of them couldn't stand the physical and emotional torture. Yet there were many, who kept the virtues of humanity flaming within and denied to become what was expected of them. They chose to stick to their lives as respectable humans with empathy and zeal. Frankl has presented many such instances where he empathizes with others and happily puts in little possible efforts from his side so as to help his fellow inmates. In the second part of the book he introduces to the readers the concept of Logotherapy and then onward we are introduced to numerous other technical terms and application of the therapy in different spheres of life.
Having a Psychologist in the family, I have come across some beautiful and astounding techniques of Psychotherapy. So, perhaps that was the reason I saw Logotherapy in a clearer light and absolutely loved the vivid descriptions of real life implications. However, it is absolutely fine if you don't want to bother yourself with the statistics, therapeutic descriptions or findings included in the later part of the book.
If I am asked to give out my favorite parts, I would end up writing down the whole book here. For each page had something brilliant to offer. Laced with helplessness was a shimmer of hope, which kept Frankl going. At a point of time, a thought transfixed him. That love is the ultimate and the highest goal to which man can aspire. And he concluded that "The salvation of man is through love and in love." While his life was falling apart he created his wife's image in his mind with much acuteness and clung to it as if his life depended upon it. It was a beautiful and touching part.
There is nothing in the world, I venture to say, that would so effectively help one to survive even the worst conditions as the knowledge that there is meaning in one's life. There is much wisdom in the words of Nietzsche: "He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how."
Another part that left me awed was the story of Death in Teheran, and the way the Author compared it to the ill fate that his inmates faced later.
A rich and mighty Persian once walked in his garden with one of his servants. The servant cried that he had just encountered Death, who had threatened him. He begged his master to give him his fastest horse so that he could make haste and flee to Teheran, which he could reach that same evening. The master consented and the servant galloped off on the horse. On returning to his house the master himself met Death, and questioned him, "Why did you terrify and threaten my servant?" "I did not threaten him; I only showed surprise in still finding him here when I planned to meet him tonight in Teheran," said Death.
While going through the photographs which had been taken at a different camp, the author stumbled across the images of partially charred bodies of his friends who had then thought that they were traveling to freedom, the night they were loaded into a truck and taken to another camp. But actually were locked in huts and set on fire. Frankl reflected upon the fact that how fickle human decisions can bring major impacts upon the destiny. How fate had toyed with him and the remaining prisoners who got to live.
In the whole story, there are umpteen accounts of death. Somewhere, someone is dying every once in a while. And yet, the essence of LIFE has been so well propagated through it. In the later part of the book where Logotherapy has been discussed, many other aspects have been brought to light. The meaning of life, love and suffering could not have been explained any better, in such short an excerpt.
And ah, what profound ending.
"So, let us be alert-alert in a twofold sense:
Since Auschwitz we know what man is capable of.
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Haroldine Hicks, Betty Seibel, and Lucy Shepler, longtime members of Peabody American Legion Auxiliary, sat together Friday morning in the community room of Indian Guide Terrace where all three women live.
Hicks's daughter, Sherri Bowlby, asked them to be there at 9 a.m., and the women dutifully complied.
"None of us were told why we were meeting there," Shepler said. "But as we were waiting, I just thought, 'I bet it has something to do with the Auxiliary.' I didn't say anything to the others, but that's what I thought."
The women were surprised with "Singing Valentines" presented by Peabody-Burns High School students who participate in the choral group, Voices. Each woman also was presented with a red rose.
Shepler's suspicions about the Auxiliary being involved were correct.
"We wanted to do something to honor them for their years of service and we thought this would be a good way to support a school group as well," Auxiliary past president Myrna Wood said.
The surprise apparently got the desired response from the honorees.
"Oh, the kids were very good," Hicks said. "Just so good and we really enjoyed it."
Seibel was pleased to have her great-granddaughter, Breanna Lett, as a member of the group that performed for the women.
"They sang three or four songs," she said. "My, they were good and we enjoyed them so much."
Hicks has been an Auxiliary member since 2002, and Shepler is a life-long member who joined the current Auxiliary group in 1992, as did Seibel. Hicks's husband Ralph served in the Navy right after World War II, Shepler's husband Lloyd was in the Army and fought in WWII, and Seibel's husband Vic also served during WWII in the Army Air Corps. The women all have been active in different facets of Auxiliary service.
"Their health prevents them from coming to every meeting," Wood said. "But they've all helped with meals for families of veterans after funerals, worked on membership drives, poppy sales, and putting poppies on the veterans' white wooden crosses before Memorial Day each year."
The women remember their service a bit differently.
"You know, I was active in the organization, but I can't remember all the projects and activities," Hicks said. "Nothing sticks out, but I think we just jumped in and did what needed to be done."
Shepler credited Wood with creating a more active service environment. "Myrna was really good," she said. "When she became president we did more and more. We still try to help when we can."
Seibel remembered some of the social activities of the early years when the Legion Hall was the former Butler building at the corner of Sycamore and Second streets.
"The war was over and we had a good group of friends who belonged and we all had lots of fun," she said. "We had dances and parties. We were young, it was a great time. Sadly, I think I'm about the only one left."
"It is an honor for us to honor them, even if it is not with a brass band and huge parade," said Wood. "They have done it all over the years and it is our privilege to have served in the Auxiliary with them."


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Wood smoke poses a special threat to people with asthma and COPD and should be actively avoided by those with lung disease. When possible, the American Lung Association strongly recommends using cleaner, less toxic sources of heat. Converting a wood-burning fireplace or stove to use either natural gas or propane will eliminate exposure to the dangerous toxins wood burning generates including dioxin, arsenic and formaldehyde.
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When building a fire, the American Lung Association urges homeowners to take needed steps to build a cleaner fire to reduce the level of toxic emissions. Burn only 100 percent untreated wood or manufactured fireplace logs. Wood should be purchased early in the year and be stored in a covered place for at least six months before use. This will allow the wood sufficient time to dry thoroughly and ultimately will burn more efficiently and will emit less pollution.
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"It is also important to comply with local burn bans and to not burn wood or other materials during these times," added Toomey. "Every single chimney and wood-burning stove can have an impact on the air quality in your home and in your community."
The American Lung Association also advises home owners to be mindful of the weather. When air is cold and still, temperature inversions trap wood smoke and other pollutants close to the ground. Wood-burning should be avoided on hazy, windless days and nights.
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Remember the days before MP3 players, when mobile phones needed carrying cases and laptops were too heavy to put on your lap? Those were the days, my friends, we thought they'd never end -- but luckily they did.
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The SGH-i310 runs on Windows Mobile 5.0, has a 2-megapixel camera and an impressive 8GB hard drive. It's true that Apple's video iPod has a 60GB drive, but you can't snap a photo with your iPod -- or call your mum on it.
The SGH-i310 can be used as an MP3 player or a storage device, and should appeal to music lovers and data monkeys alike -- but at the moment they'll have to live in South Korea. Unfortunately, sources at Samsung in the UK say there is little chance of it making it to our shores any time soon.
If you can't afford to fly to South Korea, and you can't wait for Samsung to release it in the UK, you can always get the SGH-i300, which packs a mere 3GB but is still a phone to be reckoned with. Crave doesn't like being cut out from all this fat phone action, and if Samsung doesn't stump up soon we'll mount a campaign, get a wrist band made up -- or if that doesn't work, we'll just move there.
What do you think? Mad as hell because you want that 8GB mobile smartphone now? Tell Crave all about it. -AL
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Hi @Matswansea
See if this link below works for live chat.
If the link doesn't work for you try a different internet browser with it's adblocker disabled.
Should you be still getting no joy, try sending them a message instead on the same link page.
So true. Why do such mega-rich companies screw over their ordinary customers. How refreshing it would be if they provided a decent, reliable and honest service - the sort of service they would offer an elderly relative.


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There was a lot of Open Science news this week. The announcement of the Google Dataset Search was one of them:
Of course, I first tried searching for "RDF chemistry" which shows some of my data sets (and a lot more):
It picks up data from many sources, such as Figshare in this image. That means it also works (well, sort of, as Noel O'Boyle noticed) for supplementary information from the Journal of Cheminformatics.
It picks up metadata in several ways, among which schemas.org. So, next week we'll see if we can get eNanoMapper extended to spit compatible JSON-LD for its data sets, called "bundles".
Integrated with Google Scholar?
While the URL for the search engine does not suggest the service is more than a 20% project, we can hope it will stay around like Google Scholar has been. But I do hope they will further integrate it with Scholar. For example, in the above figure, it did pick up that I am the author of that data set (well, repurposed from an effort of Rich Apodaca), it did not figure out that I am also on Scholar.
So, these data sets do not show up in your Google Scholar profile yet, but they must. Time will tell where this data search engine is going. There are many interesting features, and given the amount of online attention, they won't stop development just yet, and I expect to discover more and better features in the next months. Give it a spin!


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Review: The Bourne Legacy
The Bourne Legacy follows genetically modified agent, Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner), being hunted by the men who created, him after the widespread chaos caused by the highly publicised Jason Bourne scandal. Cross is aided by Doctor Shearing (Rachel Weisz), who also attempts to cure Cross' dependency on the corporation's prescribed medication.
The Bourne Legacy sticks to the traditional ground of the series balancing a cat and mouse tale of survival alongside reflections of the wider ramifications of the CIA's shady operations (mostly based in briefing rooms). Gilroy's direction instils a strong sense of tension and unease throughout, from the eerie silence of the snowy Alaskan mountains in the opening to the heat and hustle of the streets of Manila in the final act. These landscapes (as well as Mainland USA) form the setting for several highly-charged action set pieces, sticking to the Bourne formula including high-speed bike chases and wolf attacks to unexpected home intrusions.
Gilroy does have a tendency to break this stirring atmosphere with an overreliance on several talk-heavy CIA scenes, which occasionally makes the first act of The Bourne Legacy somewhat challenging to fully engage with. At 135 minutes, Gilroy's film may have benefited from some tighter editing and removal of some of these less relevant office based scenes.
Fortunately, the pace heightens by the second act where we see a chilling attack on Shearing's research facility, capturing the paranoia-infused nature of the tainted CIA operations. This allows for Rachel Weisz to bring a nervous energy to the role, showing us that Shearing is a woman thrown from her comfort zone and forced into a world of treachery and secrets.
Leading man, Jeremy Renner proves to be an exemplary piece of casting - convincing as an action hero in nearly every way. The Hurt Locker star captures the perfect balance of mental intelligence and physical competency in the role of Aaron Cross, proving far more convincing than Matt Damon's Jason Bourne. There is also an increased sense of emotional attachment to Renner's Cross through flashbacks into the past that haunts him. uHH
The Bourne Legacy feels like a taut rebirth of the series, and is perhaps its finest moment. After a slight overreliance on slower-paced talky scenes, Gilroy hits his stride - instilling tense direction alongside some well-crafted action sequences. An utterly convincing and focussed performance from Jeremy Renner alongside an energetic turn from Weisz, help remind us that the series does not need Jason Bourne to survive.
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Day 2: Wandering!
My eyes opened, not long enough to realize that these are not the walls of my room, neither did that table belong to me. Where am I? Soon enough I realized something under me was moving. More like someone on whose chest I was lying…. I was hugging that someone as well that someone was hugging me.
Oh my God! This is HIM!
I finally woke up. I was in India, in the arms of the person I love the most! This was the happiest morning in my life!
He woke up after a couple of minutes after I did. He was smiling at me and I couldn't stop but gaze at him. "I look pathetic…I am so sorry" he apologized about his "morning look". Shut it! I exclaimed, "You never looked more handsome to me before" I said, and leaned on to kiss him.
After we had the much awaited morning coffees together we started getting ready for the upcoming geste. Which included, us going to the Bulgarian Embassy for me to submit some documents. We started from our place and reached there in about an hour. Honestly, this was one of the most beautiful areas in Delhi that I've been. It was clean, free of traffic and with so many trees with beautiful flowers.
After everything was done, we went on to meet our friends in central Delhi which is known by the name "Connaught Place" also abbreviated as "C.P." We all went to a South Indian Restaurant where we had variety of delicious Masala Dosa, Vada, Sambar and Uthappam."
After satisfying our famished stomachs, it was time to show her around. First we took her to one of the most famous shopping areas in Delhi, the bazaar in C.P. called Janpath. This place is basically a traditional Indian market consisting of vast variety of traditional Indian stuff. We wandered there but not for long because she was not in a shopping mood, so we decided to leave it for other days.
After that we went to see the huge Indian Flag at the Central park of CP. While roaming around the Central park we found out a classical music performance had to take place. But we were there too early and we could just witness their practice run-through. Being a musician herself she was really fascinated to see the artists with varied kind of traditional Indian instruments. The musician with 'Tabla' fascinated her the most as she always wanted to witness live Tabla performance. It was really soul-feeding to see her all excited and enthusiastic about every little detail about our culture and other things. I will never forget those childish gestures of hers "look look look! That is Tabla, right?" How is he doing this doooom?! That is a drum… Doom Ta Dhin Dhin Ta" she started imitating the 'tabla' sounds. Unfortunately, we could not stay there for long as we had to visit the "India Gate."
We all boarded the car and headed straight to India gate which was not that far but, the traffic made it . The important thing was to find the right exit of the CP roundabout in order to get to the India Gate. And I will never forget how sure she was about one of the exits and was asking me to take the one. But we didn't listen to her just because she was the foreigner how could she know better than us. To our surprise we found out that her guess was right. That was the right exit and guess what, the next couple of days I was reminded about her wit.
There it stood, the India Gate. She was really impatient to see and experience the ambiance of the same. It was sunset and the perfect time to see the India Gate. We're finally here. There she stood exclaiming "It's Beautiful! Can we go nearer?"
We went real close. Where we showed her the inscriptions on the walls of the Gate and told her about the history and stories. We stayed there for an hour or so whilst hundred of people gathered around. We planned our next day and then decided to go home. We said goodbye to our friends and went on to drive to our place when suddenly my phone rang. I picked up and a loud voice filled the whole car saying "WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?" It was so loud, that people in Mumbai would've heard it. After we finally had a consensus about where I was we decided to meet. She was really eager to meet him because I have told her a lot about him. We had a really great time fooling around his locality and planned to meet soon again.
We got home after that and ordered our dinner. We took a shower and decided to watch a movie while having dinner. Both of us being really tired galloped through our food and just as I turned to ask her if she's sleepy, I realized she had already been deep asleep all wrapped in me, like a puppy. I kissed her forehead and went on to sleep cuddling her.
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General Horoscope for February 11, 2019
In stark contrast to yesterday, we know exactly what our limits are today. The pragmatic Capricorn Moon urges us to take inventory of our resources and to calculate what we need to reach our goals. Although we may harbor idealistic fantasies, we're compelled to act on what is real once the reflective Moon joins forces with taskmaster Saturn this morning. Our future success is dependent on our willingness to prepare now for what's ahead.
Aries Horoscope — March 21 to April 19
You bounce back pretty quickly from whatever setbacks you encounter today, especially if you overshot your target yesterday. Typically, you're not one to nurse your wounds for long when there is important work to do in the present moment. Confronting your temporary sense of defeat can act as a wake-up call that reminds you to solidify your boundaries, redefine your mission and get busy progressing toward your goals. Instead of waiting for the next opportunity to come along, create it.
Taurus Horoscope — April 20 to May 20
While others may sit around and complain about all the work there is to do today, you're keen on jumping in and getting started. You have a mission in mind and anticipate overcoming all odds on your way to success. But you're not only focused on reaching your destination now, because you intuitively know that every step of your journey is an integral part of the experience. Thankfully, your pragmatic approach to life improves your chances of manifesting your dreams. Helen Keller said, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."
Gemini Horoscope — May 21 to June 20
Questioning authority comes naturally to you, but there are times when it's smarter to obey the rules, even if you don't agree with them. Rather than confronting someone who is thwarting your efforts today, you'll be more successful if you just get on with business as usual. Don't waste time with anyone who is distracting you with their negativity. A clash of egos is a losing proposition for everyone involved. Henry Ford said, "If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right."
Cancer Horoscope — June 21 to July 22
Conforming your emotions to match someone else's expectations is like pounding a round peg into a square hole. Your intentions may be good, but nothing you do makes for a smooth fit. Although you cherish the notion of pleasing someone you love or respect, it's healthier in the long run to be true to your own heart. You must confront your own fear of rejection before you can speak your truth. Psychologist Brené Brown wrote, "Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen."
Leo Horoscope — July 23 to Aug. 22
You may have a long list of things you want to accomplish today, along with a concrete plan of attack to reach your goals. Unfortunately, everything seems to take longer in reality than it does in your imagination. Logistics can be your undoing now if you're not flexible enough to consider changing circumstances with every step you take. Worry less about the quantity of your tangible results than the quality. Historian Will Durant wrote, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
Virgo Horoscope — Aug. 23 to Sept. 22
Although you have your work cut out for you today, your current confidence combined with your innate efficiency enables you to come out ahead of the game. But you're aware that there's not much time to relax because it could take all day to complete your chores, especially to your high standards. Nevertheless, it's crucial to pace yourself and take short breaks when you can. Maintaining your top level of performance is only possible if you periodically stop to replenish your energy along the way. Paying attention to your physical body is not a luxury, it's a requirement.
Libra Horoscope — Sept. 23 to Oct. 22
Domestic responsibilities may prevent you from participating in a social outing with your friends today. You might be bummed at first because you have to turn down an intriguing invitation, but you're pragmatic enough to understand the situation and quickly process your disappointment. In fact, you adapt so well that you might actually look forward to spending more time with your family or taking care of unfinished personal business. Goethe wrote, "He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home."
Scorpio Horoscope — Oct. 23 to Nov. 21
By the time you open your mouth to speak today, you know exactly what you're going to say. Unfortunately, someone may dismiss your point of view before you finish sharing it. Or, worse yet, you could be told outright to keep your thoughts to yourself. In either case, your disbelief quickly turns to outrage. Nevertheless, delaying confrontation is a smart idea when you feel as if you're backed against the wall. Heed the advice of former First Lady Michelle Obama who said, "When they go low, we go high."
Sagittarius Horoscope — Nov. 22 to Dec. 21
You might discover that you have less cash available than you thought, forcing you to reconsider your plans or postpone a purchase today. Needless to say, you're not happy when the cosmic bank hands you a reality check. However, it's not only that you're feeling restrained by circumstances, you're also annoyed at yourself for your role in creating the current situation. Instead of wasting psychic energy beating yourself up now, direct your attention to stabilizing your finances. Ultimately, gaining mastery over your money will go a long way toward relieving the stress in your life.
Capricorn Horoscope — Dec. 22 to Jan. 19
You're not sure why reality has to return with such a thud today. Nevertheless, you realize that your great idea might not be as awesome as you initially thought. But once you get over your first wave of disappointment, you're ready to consider how to best improve your plan to reach your personal or professional goals. As you reassess your current position, your resources and your ambitions, create a failsafe strategy that moves you closer to your objectives. Irish novelist Oliver Goldsmith wrote, "Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall."
Aquarius Horoscope — Jan. 20 to Feb. 18
Sometimes you believe you can get from point A to point B instantaneously. Of course, this may be true in the intellectual realms, but not in the three-dimensional world. Your current strategy to circumvent real obstacles might be to stay within the safety of your imagination. But, unlike dreams, life on Earth consists of sequential causes and effects. At this point in your evolution, you still must work within the confines of time and space. Letting go of your idealistic fantasies is the first step to achieving lasting satisfaction.
Pisces Horoscope — Feb. 19 to March 20
Your personal relationships sustain your spirit, and you're happy to spend time with those you love. But you may feel as if others are taking advantage of your loyalty today by making unrealistic demands on your time. Naturally, your first inclination is to do whatever is necessary. However, your enthusiasm cools if you notice an energetic imbalance. This can be tricky territory because pulling back without any explanation only increases the discomfort. Thankfully, being honest about your feelings might be enough of a catalyst to reset the emotional equilibrium.
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The thing is, it's not fair that the world is so big. It's not fair that people have to live so far from each other, it's not fair that there's such a thing as "losing touch", it's not fair that I have leave my host family and the friends I've made here from different parts of the country and the world. It's not fair.
But another thing is, life's not fair. You hear that all the time when you're a kid, and as you grow up you begin to shrug it off like the uber-cliché that it is. But sometime when I was around 14 or 15, on a summer night in Iran after I'd said goodbye and See You in 11 Months to my family, just like I did every summer, I came up with the harsh realization that it's never going to be ok. I'm never going to live in Iran honestly (aside from my plan to live there for 3ish months the summer or fall after I graduate. But somehow (thanks to my mom I guess?) I've come up with this sense of duty to go back every year. I can't go back every summer anymore, but whenever I can, I shall.
So now instead of "it's never going to be ok", its more like "this is just the way my life is". Thus, on a similar note, we're not all going to end up in the same city, state or even country. After you graduate, it's almost like "do what you gotta do". Go to Taiwan and become a popstar, go to Beirut and get your Master's in Middle Eastern Studies, or go to Tanzania with the Peace Corps, if that's where your wind is blowing It's going to suck being far from your family and friends, but family will always be family no matter where you are, and if your friends care enough (and vice versa, if you do too), then you/they will put the effort into staying in touch and constantly keeping each other updated and keeping the friendships going.
My point is, that's life. It's not fair sometimes, and you just gotta deal with it.


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( کلینیک طب سوزنى دکتر فرهاد همت خواه Acupuncture )
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture originates from China and has been practiced there for thousands of years. Although there are records of acupuncture being used hundreds of years ago in Europe, it was during the second half of the twentieth century it began to spread rapidly in Western Europe, the United States and Canada.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient's skin at specific points on the body – the needles are inserted to various depths. We are not sure how acupuncture works scientifically. However, we do know that it does have some therapeutic benefits, including pain relief and alleviation from nausea caused by chemotherapy.
According to traditional Chinese medical theory, acupuncture points are located on meridians through which gi vital energy runs. There is no histological, anatomical or scientific proof that these meridians or acupuncture points exist. Acupuncture remains controversial among Western medical doctors and scientists.
Creating case studies that use proper scientific controls is difficult because of the invasive nature of acupuncture – a clinical study involves a placebo (sham product) compared to the targeted treatment. It is very hard to devise a sham acupuncture control that one can compare to proper acupuncture. While some studies have concluded that acupuncture offers similar benefits to a patient as a placebo, others have indicated that there are some real benefits. This article in a peer-reviewed British Medical Journal explains that the principles of acupuncture are firmly grounded in science, and you don't need Chinese philosophy either to make it work, or to practice it.
According to WHO (World Health Organization) acupuncture is effective for treating 28 conditions, while evidence indicates it may have an effective therapeutic value for many more. People with tension headaches and/or migraines may find acupuncture to be very effective in alleviating their ادامهی خواندن


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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Distressed Willow times 2......
The paper is from K & Co. and the flowers are from the retro punch and eBay. This was definitely a fab sketch to work with and I can see using it again!! Thanks for the challenge.
And in case your not allowed to combine challenges over at StampARTic I have made another card for the "Distressed" challenge over at Whiff of Joy.
This time instead of using inks to distress I used my scissors instead. I just adore this image and had to use her again. She is adorable and perfect for any card!! I needed another b-day card for Kelsey's classmate so guess who came to mind?? (LOL)
I had alot of scraps of these papers so that is how the layout came about. Still not really sure about it but anyways....
Paper: MME
Inks: Distress Inks, Twinkling H2o's
Accessories: buttons, twine from stash. Sentiment stamp ~ Stampology
I just have to add that the button is in the center but I took the picture at a different angle and it looks off centered! (LOL)
I also just want to say thanks to Ceal for putting me on the Inspirational blog! I was so touched that someone thought of me!! Thanks again.
Also thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such sweet comments they really mean alot to me!! Have a great day!!
27 comments:
- Tammi said...
Kathy these are both so beautiful! Love your flowers and the bits of blue in that first one. ~Hugs
- April 2, 2009 at 8:38 PM
- Danielle said...
Wow, very beautiful cards Kathy! The distressing is fabulous and I really love the layout of the first card!
Hugs, Danielle
- April 2, 2009 at 8:44 PM
- Sandy said...
VERY Pretty!!! I love the colors and layouts you used on both cards.
- April 2, 2009 at 9:19 PM
- Elizabeth said...
WOW!!! you were a very busy crafting bee, two cards that are both beautiful and amazing! Hugs XXX Beth
P.S. Luv those Prima flowers too cute.
- April 2, 2009 at 9:45 PM
two beautiful and stunning cards Kathy, love them both, hugs rachxx
- April 3, 2009 at 1:51 AM
- angeljakki said...
Love the muted colours, its lovely x x x
- April 3, 2009 at 2:25 AM
- Kim Piggott said...
Congratulations Kathy on being featured on inspirational so well deserved as your blog is stunning!!!
Love your beautiful cards! They are out of this world gorgeous!
Such beautiful colouring and wonderful detail.
Have a great weekend!
kim x
LOVE the Mentalist!!!
- April 3, 2009 at 2:29 AM
- annemarie said...
they are both gorgeous kathy
hugs Annemarie
- April 3, 2009 at 2:38 AM
- Shary said...
they are both beautiful and very pretty colours.
- April 3, 2009 at 3:16 AM
- neeta said...
These cards are so beautiful! LOve the colours and distressing:)
- April 3, 2009 at 4:47 AM
- debby4000 said...
Fabulous cards, they are so beautiful but fave has got to be the first one.
- April 3, 2009 at 7:12 AM
- megastamper said...
kathy, both cards are so lovely and really cute again. i love those warm colours and all the matching embellishments on it.
have a nice and sunny weekend.
hugs, bea
- April 3, 2009 at 7:57 AM
Gorgeous cards Kathy.. love them and fabby colours too!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Hugs, Marlene x
- April 3, 2009 at 8:26 AM
- Annie said...
beautiful cards Kathy, love the inked distressing on the first one - not sure I'd get on with the scissors though, probably end up cutting myself! hugs, annie x
- April 3, 2009 at 8:54 AM
- kaylou said...
really beautiful cards, i do love your work.
Hugs Kaylou xoxo.
- April 3, 2009 at 9:04 AM
- Naoual said...
WOW, these are gorgeous Kathy! Especially the first one, just stunning! Those papers are so beautiful.
Love the distressing on your second card, so pretty!
xx Naoual
- April 3, 2009 at 9:08 AM
- Jeanette said...
Both your cards are really really nice ones! :)
- April 3, 2009 at 11:20 AM
- Sarah-Jane said...
Both gorgeous cards, great layouts on both. Well done you for getting on Inspirational x
Hugs Sarah-Jane xx
- April 3, 2009 at 11:49 AM
- Camilla said...
Ohh Kathy!! You have made two supergorgeous cards here!! Love your colouring!
Have a great weekend my friend!
Hugs, Camilla.
- April 4, 2009 at 5:09 AM
Simply amazing cards Kathy, so pretty in every way. Love the distressing and your gorgeous details.
Have a nice weekend.
Carole :D
- April 4, 2009 at 8:53 AM
- Andrea said...
Wow beautiful cards!
- April 4, 2009 at 9:12 AM
- Jenni Hamilton said...
Beautiful cards, just love the muted colours!
Jenni x
- April 4, 2009 at 1:07 PM
- Ila said...
These are Both Beautiful!!...love the coloring, images, distressing and flowers...just love it all!!...Hugs, Ila
- April 5, 2009 at 1:29 AM
- papirdilla said...
Both your cards are gorgeous1 Beautiful colours and flowers.
Hanne :))
- April 5, 2009 at 1:13 PM
- having a {me} day said...
WOW! TWO beautiful cards! Your coloured images are outstanding and I LOVE those flowers. katxx
- April 5, 2009 at 4:40 PM
- Lillemor said...
Thanks for joining with this lovely card! //Lillemor
- April 7, 2009 at 2:14 AM
- Jorunn said...
Wow!!! This is an amazing card!! Looove it!
Thanks for playing.
- April 10, 2009 at 1:35 PM


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The weather has been nice, so my friend and I took a stroll through the battlefield. She lives near the park, so we took a shortcut through the woods to get to the trails, following what she told me were actual trenches left from the Civil War. She says they'll still find old bullets and war memorabilia there from time to time. I couldn't resist hopping down into the pit to see how it felt to be entrenched.
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I'd like to start out today with the sweetest little wedding I've ever seen. Photographed by the talented Marianne Taylor, this wedding was absolute perfection. The nuptials were held at Larmer Tree Gardens, and it was the perfect venue for the intimate gathering that consisted of only 14 guests! I find the idea of small weddings so totally fabulous. Everything can be first class without spending thousands upon thousands of dollars. Of course I just adored Rose's Louboutins {what girl wouldn't}…. but even more than the shoes, Her dress stole my heart. Rose is so naturally beautiful that her minimal makeup did nothing more than show off her naturally flawless skin and effortless beauty. I just ♥ this wedding. I had such a fun time putting together the picture story with all of Marianne Taylor's beautiful work. Enjoy!
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WESTON, Mass. - In a match that seemed headed for a scoreless draw, Kobe Barnes scored in the 109th minute to give Newbury College a 1-0 victory over Mitchell College on Saturday afternoon at Pride Field.
The Nighthawks remain undefeated in conference play and are 3-0 in the league for the first time since 2015. Mitchell dropped to 3-7-0 overall (2-2-0 NECC).
With 1:55 remaining in the second and final extra period, the Newbury offense finally clicked for the game winner. The play started with a ball into the offensive third by Richard Silva. The pass found the feet of Warren Exceus around the top of the box. Exceus slid a short pass to Barnes, who managed to find a pocket of space and struck a beautiful shot into the top-left corner of the goal from 18 yards out.
The goal was the third of the season for Barnes and his first career game winner. Exceus earned his sixth assist of the season and now has at least a point in three consecutive matches.
Few quality opportunities occurred in the 108 minutes on the afternoon. Mitchell's best opportunity came off a corner kick with the ball finding David Hernandez. His strike from about 20 yards out just missed the right side of the goal as the first half came to an end.
Newbury goalkeeper Chris Tran picked up the win and improved to 3-2 this season. Mitchell keeper Seth Strader finished with three saves in the defeat.
Mitchell returns to action at home against Suffolk University on Wednesday, October 10 at 3:30 p.m.


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HRStop enables the admins to calculate the attendance where the status of the attendances will get change in case of any new enhancement in attendance and leaves are made and will start getting reflected in attendance report.
The Calculate Attendance when applied for a particular duration, then if there are some attendance rules defined by the admin are applied and the attendance status of all the employees selected get changed on the basis of the rules.
To calculate the attendance understand the steps defined below –
- Attendance period – Select the attendance period for which admin wants to recalculate the attendance.
- Recalculate manually adjusted attendance – In order to recalculate the attendances which the admin has explicitly marked by doing manually adjust, admin needs to enable the check box .
- Recalculate already processed attendance – In order to recalculate the attendances for the employees for whom already the attendance is calculated once, admin needs to enable the check box.
- Select employees – The employees can be selected by the admin by either selecting the Designations and Departments which will automatically select all the employees falling under it or by selecting the employees separately.
- Calculate – Clicking the button will recalculate the attendances and the statuses will get changed accordingly.
In order to calculate the attendance through the system, follow the steps below:
- Go to the Control Panel->Attendance.
- On the "Attendance" page, click on the "Import" dropdown button located at the top right corner and click on the "Calculate".
- On the "Calculate Attendance" page, select the "Attendance Period" using the calendar utility.
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The Wizard is a turn-based strategy game with light roleplaying elements that you can play online in any modern browser.
You control the apprentice wizard Kevin in the dungeon crawler who is following a thief deeper and deeper into a dungeon to retrieve his stolen goods.
To do that, you combat all kinds of monsters that roam the dungeon. You start with a single spell, magic missile, at your disposal but learn new spells as the game progresses.
Kevin earns experience points while you play the game which can be invested into spell points that make spells more powerful.
The initial magic missile spell hits a single enemy on first level but three of them on the third level provided that they stand in a line.
The combat system of The Wizard is quite interesting. You and all enemies that spotted you take turns and it is up to you to wait, move or attack using one of the available spells.
You draw patterns around the wizard to cast a spell, a V-like shape to cast a magic missile or a straight line in front of Kevin to cast an ice wall spell.
Spells can be fired in certain directions, only. Magic Missile shoots in a straight line only while lightning bolt only diagonally. A misfired spell may attract even more enemies or make you lose the battle because enemies come close enough to do real damage to you.
Some spells have area damage which affects you as well so that you can't use them in all situations. An ice ball exploding in front of you freezes you for the same number of turns that it freezes enemy.
Drawing to cast spells works most of the time but you may move accidentally sometimes instead of casting a spell which may cost you the battle.
Enemies come in all sizes and shapes. You encounter weak rats early on but will battle wizard, skeleton archers or vampires in later levels which require different strategies to defeat.
Archers or wizards, for instance, shoot from afar and you may not want to battle it out with them directly as you will lose hit points when you do.
Kevin's stamina is not the best and if he gets hit, he will lose lives and if all lives are lost, it is game over. You may replay any level, however, to try different strategies and continue your quest.
The game requires that you consider each move carefully before you make it. Pulling too many enemies that get too close to you often means that you take too much damage to go on, if you survive that battle.
You find potions in the dungeon which replenish life or get you more points which count towards your leveling progress.
The Wizard is an entertaining dungeon crawler that offers a good variety of spells and enemies. The roleplaying elements are a bit light, and you may notice that the technical side of things could be a bit better. The dungeons are quite big and you need to scroll quite a bit to get an overview. A zoom option would do wonders to help you out here.
If you like turn-based games, you will certainly like this one as well.
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