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Without further ado I bring you my Week 1 Roundup!
Day 1: Ok so I may have forgotten all about #memademay14 until I was actually getting dressed and had already picked my outfit so I ended up wearin me made knickers that I blogged about here I didn't take an action photo of them so don't even ask, but it was the red if you're interested.
Day 2: Scout version 1
I hand on heart LOVE the Scout Woven Tshirt from Grainline Studio You'll see just how much I love it during this month because they are so quick to whip up I can't actually stop making them! I'm pretty sure I bought this fabric from eBay but it was a while ago so I can't remember who from. The only change I made to the pattern on this Scout was to increase the length of it by 2". I'm pretty tall (5ft10) and my length is in my torso so I lengthen all tops. No one needs to see my post baby tummy hanging out under tops hahaha.
Day 3: Last year I blogged here about my proudest make til that point which was my Maxi Dress When I made it putting it on made me feel beautiful, proud, graceful (you get the drift) until I started wearing it when I was pregnant, like a lot! It totally kept it's shape (the knit fabric is amazing) but after having Squish, the couple of times I put it on I just felt clumpy and dowdy so I finally took the decision to chop it. I used the skirt to make my second Scout and that became Day 3s choice.
Usually if I make a pattern meant for woven garments out of a knit I do the right thing and go down a size however on this occasion I wanted a relaxed, slouchy top so I stayed true to the pattern (except for the extra 2") and I love this top! The pic above isn't great but you know how I said 'I don't have much made for me'? Well you'll likely see this top in another roundup post anyway so I've not retaken it.
Day 4: Not entirely made by me, day 4s top was a refashion of a dress I was gifted for just that reason. I also made a skirt but it wa rubbish lol so no point sharing.
I began by cutting the dress in 2 which created it's own peplum as the waist is elasticated. I hemmed the peplum and swapped out the buttons for cute heart ones and voila! I was done!
I have to show off the shoes here too as I picked them up in Asda for £6!!!!
Day 5: A slight copout today I wore a dress I drafted myself using a dress I liked that was already in my closet. I used a tubular, thick knit for it and then popped a top over and wore it as a skirt.
The bottom hem needs to be redone I think. This was one of the first things I think I ever made for me so it's not fantastic but it is wearable!
Day 6: Another Scout BUT . . . It's hand painted and I just love it! It's my favourite outfit for week 1.
(I don't know what that facial expression is all about)
I made this version up with a thick yellow knit from eBay. I cut the pieces and then used regular acrylic paint mixed with a fabric medium to paint simple hearts on it. The placement of the hearts is fairly random which is one of the things I love about it. I then blow dryed it with a hair dryer and took it to my neighbours house to lie on we table flat for 24hours. Why? Because my children would never manage to leave it alone long enough to set so she was awesome enough to agree to it being there. When the fabric was ready I got it all sewn up and wore it Day 6. It has obviously been washed since which was nerve wracking incase it all ran but guess what? It didn't yay! I can't wait to wear this again and equally I can't wait to create more clothing painted by moi!
Finally, if you're still with me. . .
Day 7: The Simple Tshirt from the Great British Sewing Bee book written to accompany season 2 which I made out of a crepe fabric and bias binding.
This is my first attempt and as you can see the fit isn't exactly great but I'm showing you it anyway in the interest of full disclosure. I will make this pattern again but with some alterations, including adding darts and making a bust adjustment.
So how's this for a first week and a return to posting? Thank you so much to anyone who managed to read it all the way through and also thank you for sticking with me.


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Twitter's U.S. Web traffic growth has slowed, Twitter CEO Evan Williams admitted today on stage at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco. (This when asked about third-party stats from companies like Compete and comScore showing traffic falling off after huge growth earlier this year.)
But other parts of Twitter are still growing like a weed, he says, such as mobile and International usage, which are harder to measure.
For instance, Indonesia has been growing like crazy lately, he says. The U.S., U.K., Brazil, and Japan are the biggest geographies, he said. (Not 100% sure on the order.)
Williams says the company will soon launch new features which he thinks will boost Web traffic, too.
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Welcome to TwoLegsOneBeard! This blog is about me, Richard Cook, and my endless endeavours to try and become a fully fledged runner.
I've always wanted to run, but never really thought I'd be able to run for longer than a minute without getting a stitch and wanting to sit and eat donuts for the rest of the day. A New Years resolution to finish the couch to 5k program, one I thought I'd never keep, started my journey. I finished the program by April and then went on to run a 10k by July. The next goal is a half marathon, and if I don't injure myself or end up quitting in the process I plan to do a marathon by 2019 (ish).
I have decided to start a blog to help myself remember the good times and the hard times while running and to hopefully provide an amusing and down to earth account which can help others understand why running is a fantastic sport (90% of the time)!
I should also point out, which should be obvious from the picture above and the name, that I have a beard. But i promise this is a blog about running and not beards!


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Author: Jackson Pearce, Youtube
Release Date: June 3rd 2010
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
Series: Fairytale Retellings
Pages: 346
Format: Hardback
Rating: ★★★★★
"The story of Scarlett and Rosie March, two highly-skilled sisters who have been hunting Fenris (werewolves) -- who prey on teen girls -- since Scarlett lost her eye years ago while defending Rosie in an attack. Scarlett lives to destroy the Fenris, and she and Rosie lure them in with red cloaks (a colour the wolves can't resist), though Rosie hunts more out of debt to her sister than drive. But things seem to be changing. The wolves are getting stronger and harder to fight, and there has been a rash of news reports of countless teen girls brutally murdered in the city. Scarlet and Rosie soon discover the truth: wolves are banding together in search of a Potential Fenris -- a man tainted by the pack but not yet fully changed. Desperate to find the Potential to use him as bait for a massive werewolf extermination, the sisters move to the city with Silas, a young woodsman and long time family friend who is deadly with an axe. But the clues to finding the Potential aren't adding up, and Scarlet is shocked to learn new details of Silas's family history. Meanwhile, Rosie finds herself drawn to Silas and the bond they share not only drives the sisters apart, but could destroy all they've worked for." Source Goodreads.
I hunted this book down after finding Jackson Pearce's youtube. I watched all her videos over the course of one day and thought that if her writing was anywhere near as compelling as her personality her books were bound to be fantastic. And I wasn't wrong...
Sisters Red. I loved this book so much. From the first few pages I had fallen in love with Scarlet and Rosie and was griped by their sheer determination to fight. The main thing that I enjoyed about Sister Red was the Fenris. Though Sister Red is yet another werewolf book out of many it's not like anything I've ever read. Fenris aren't your typical werewolf, they are pure evil and though they take human form it doesn't mean that they are in the least bit human. Instead they use their human form to entice their next meal, humans, young pretty girls to be precise. I loved this theory. Not that I love a story where young girls get eaten by the big bad wolf, but I love that it's a different take upon werewolves.
Now onto the Characters. Sisters Red is written from the perspective of Rosie and Scarlet, two sisters, and like sisters they have their similarities but are from two ends of the personality spectrum. Scarlet is tough and brave and ultimately the leader, and though Rosie is brave she is a softer character. It's hard to describe two amazing characters without examples which would lead to spoilers, so I'd prefer for you to get to know them yourself. Silas is the male lead in Sisters Red and all I have to say about Silas is that I love him. I wouldn't say that I would leave my husband for him (if he was real) but he would easily come in a close second. I think everyone wants a bit of mystery when it comes to members of the opposite sex and Silas definitely holds his cards close to his heart.
I love this and it definitely holds a great place in my heart. I would re-read this story over and over again. The plot is fast paced but full of information and nothing is left out. I never wanted to put this book down, and I never wanted the story to end and for me that makes a great book. I give this a huge 5 stars as I don't think anything could be improved. You need this book in your life. Now I'm just waiting until Jackson Pearce's new book Sweetly is released in the UK. Only one month to go.


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This time of year, I am always on the look-out for innovative and unique recipes that use kale. So when I saw this recipe on the food52 website, it immediately caught my attention. Hopefully, it will catch your attention as well....as it is fabulous!
I love whole grains and brown rice, but I loathe the time it take to cook them. Quinoa, on the other hand, is an entirely different story. Like bulgur wheat, it is ready to eat in under 20 minutes and it requires little attention to prepare.
The quinoa and kale in this recipe are cooked in "one pot", which significantly cuts down on clean-up time. The technique also produces perfectly cooked kale, which adds both texture and color to the finished dish. (I was initially a little skeptical of this step. But trust me, it works.)
After the quinoa and kale are cooked, the mixture is tossed with a bright lemon vinaigrette, scallions, goat cheese and pine nuts. Super easy and fast.
With the addition of quinoa, goat cheese and pine nuts, this salad is protein-packed. I often eat it as a light main course, with a tossed salad. It is also lovely as a side dish, served with grilled meat. Best of all, this recipe makes a lot, so there is always plenty left for brown-bag lunches!
I would give it a try. The printable recipe is here.
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If you would like to read more about the global politics of quinoa, this is a very interesting article in the NY Times. We sometimes forget how privileged we are to pay $5.00 for a bag of quinoa.
*The original recipe called for walnut oil. I substituted olive oil which worked well. I also increased the amount of oil to 1/4 cup, which is a more traditional vinaigrette ratio. (i.e. 3 parts oil to 1 part lemon juice)


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PSHE encompasses all areas designed to promote children's personal, social and health development. It gives our children the knowledge, skills and understanding that they need to stay healthy and safe, develop worthwhile relationships, respect differences, develop independence and responsibility, make the most of their own abilities and those of others. Our PSHE curriculum is very closely linked with, S.M.S.C., and encompasses our work within Citizenship, Social, Emotional Aspects of Learning (S.E.A.L.) and links to our school values.
We hold weekly assemblies to promote and discuss our value for that half term, explore stories and real life individuals who inspire us. Our values include responsibility, tolerance, courage, friendship, co-operation and respect. We celebrate children showing qualities of these values with values certificates in our weekly celebration assembly.
Our school mission statement reflects what we hope to achieve in PSHE.
'To give children a love of learning that will stay with them forever. We hope to enable children to reach their full potential, to satisfy their natural curiosity and to make informed choices and decisions throughout their lives'
Our school curriculum and ethos promotes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepares all pupils for the opportunities and responsibilities within their lives.
Our PSHE curriculum encourages the children of Marlborough to
- stay as healthy as possible
- keep themselves and others safe
- have worthwhile and fulfilling relationships
- respect the differences between people
- develop independence and responsibility
- play an active role as members of a democratic society
- behave in a socially and morally acceptable way
- to become involved in the life of their community
- to know about democracy and how to be an active citizens
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- value the achievements they make, and the achievements of others
- make informed choices about dealing with risks and meeting challenges now and in the future.
- decide on values by which they want to live their lives.
Other linked documents:
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|Marlborough Infant School No Outsiders Statement.doc
|Mindfulness at Marlborough.doc
|Relationship Education.doc
|Rights Respecting School Policy.doc
|RRS The rights of a child.pdf
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ICE FASHION..2011 ISU Grand Prix Closing
The Grand Prix of Figure Skating season is coming to a close, but not earlier than the most effective of the best collect in Marseille, France, from Dec. Held each four years, the Olympic Video games are probably the most prestigious championship in figure skating. Synchronized crew skating, also called precision skating, is the newest and fastest-rising skating sport. At the exhibition gala at the US Figure Skating Championships at Spokane Enviornment on January 24, 2010. They looked like they were running on empty on the World Championships after going by way of the Grand Prix collection last season, and the Olympics are clearly their target.
Most importantly, however, we'll see Mao Asada (JPN) in her return to the Grand Prix. Why: Mirai has done the same factor at her first Grand Prix project yearly since she bought on the Grand Prix: gained the brief, freaked, and bombed the LP. It is a pattern, it is a development, but I consider it's in Mirai's past, and I totally expect to see her on the top this weekend!
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Monday, August 18th marks the return of The Pen Addict Podcast as part of Relay FM. Myke Hurley and Stephen Hackett have been working hard on launch prep, and we are about to cut the ribbon and invade your earholes.
Myke and I will be recording Wednesday night for the big Monday rollout of the new network. Following that, we will be back to our weekly schedule as usual, primarily recording on Tuesdays. I'll share more details as we prepare for launch but I'm excited to be back and I hope you are too!


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Happy Mother's Daaaaay!/
Last night was my first night not posting in I don't know how long. I've had a 4 day headache that will just not leave me alone! I have taken advil a few times but it just keeps coming back. I feel like it could be sinus related which is also leaving me with a "in the clouds" sort of feeling.
I worked yesterday and then came home and napped [a rarity]. We went out to Thai Basil with a few friends and got home around 10 from dinner. I had one small glass of wine with dinner which did me in. I was passed out on the couch by 11pm. Cheap date.
I woke up around 11:45pm but had a 55lb lap dog boxer on me and she didn't understand that "I have to blog." I laid on the couch chugging water due to the ridiculous sodium intake from dinner and went to bed. I'm sure that salt didn't help my headache either!
So here I am trying to post before work. Let's see how this goes.
Oooooh as I'm typing my files from the other day are being recovered. Brilliant!
FYI – If you ever delete photos off your memory card, but you want them back, THEY ARE STILL THERE. Memory cards are weird…I mean you'd think "delete" actually meant "delete" but all of your old files that haven't been written over are still there. You just have to download a card recovery program. Super simple!
However, I don't have an hour to sift through the oodles of photos I took the other day…so I will now present you with yesterday's breakfast and the Mother's Day gifts I sent to my fabulous mom this year.
Happpppy Mother's Day!!!!! To my mom and all of the other wonderful, loving, beautiful, generous, dedicated mothers out there. You deserve more than just one day out of the year for all of your hard work!
I found the perfect card this year. First one I picked up! It's from Whole Foods and cheaper than most of the cards at Target…it was under $3.
My first Operation Beautiful note went to my mom :)
And a few little gifts…a large canvas tote with the mountains on it. I wrote little notes that went along with each gift. This one says "something to tote around all of your "S" piles and think of me!" Growing up, and still do this day [sorry to out you mom!], my mom has always had a few piles here and there. You know, mail, bills, papers from work, etc. She always called them "S" piles instead of saying sh*t piles. So I thought this might be a good tote to haul around her school [she's a speech teach] "s" piles with! ;) It would also make a lovely pool tote, or obviously for groceries. Aaaand it has the mountains on it so she'll always being thinking of me, hehe.
My favorite lotion!! An aromatherapy pack of bath salts, to re-energize!! Milk chocolate pnut butter pretzel bites…because why not?
Yesterday's breakfast. I made the yummy banana scramble sandwich again! This time I added cinnamon and nixed the maple syrup. It's sweet enough without the maple for me.
Banana Scramble [edited from here]
- 3/4 banana
- 1/2t cinnamon
- 1-2T milk
- 2T unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1-2T nut butter – I used pnut + maple cinnamon almond butter
- Mash together.
- Heat a pan over medium and lightly grease.
- Cook banana scramble until lightly browned and caramelized.
- Smash on a bagel, bread, english muffin, etc.
I ate this on one of my crazy protein + fiber filled hemp bagels. Delicious!!!
It's weird to do a morning post…especially before work! Eeeek. I need breakfast + a little makeup and then I'm out the door.
Later bloggies..have a great Sunday!!!


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Our neighborhood has a huge semi-annual garage sale this weekend. WOO-HOO!!! You would think I would get my "shop on" early Saturday morning but no, not this girl (well I might ~ a little)!
Big garage sale weekends mean people are busy cleaning up their garages and homes of unwanted items, stay out selling all day, etc. so by Monday they
just get tired and lazy start piling it all on the curb instead of calling their local charities. That being said, guess what I will be doing on trash day Monday?
Looking forward to a great three day weekend with some serious family time (after I sneak out for some garage sales early tomorrow!)
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Guo Pei's Contemporary Twist on Chinese Traditions
For her first presentation as an invited guest of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, Guo Pei aimed to dazzle with the craftsmanship of her Beijing atelier. But while there were the usual rich embroideries on the long trains she has become famous for — think of the canary yellow cape Rihanna wore to the Met Gala last year — the designer was more restrained in her approach for this young, and wearable, contemporary take on Chinese traditions.
With a royal Chinese courtyard recreated as the backdrop to the runway, imperial China — a theme often embraced by the designer — remained present everywhere, from the use of a canary yellow (a color only worn by the emperor) to the embroideries of phoenix (a symbol used by the empress) and decorative silk tassels that decorated the shoulders and belts of boleros.
But the designer also managed to blend icons of her Chinese heritage like mandarin collars and long sleeves with a Western aesthetic of flirty mini-dresses, pencil trousers and even perky shorts. There were plenty of easily wearable outfits on which embroideries were used more sparsely, such as on a yellow tie and the side lapels of a matching trouser or the bib-top of a white gown that fastened at the back with white and blue embroidered straps.
The couturier sent a few show-stoppers down the catwalk, such as the opening gown, a gold confection of guipure lace that was so heavily embroidered with crystal it made a gentle click-clack sound on the runway as the model passed by, a regal coat embellished with fluffy feathers and no fewer than four bridal looks, one matched with an extravagant 500-carat diamond necklace by Chopard.
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This summer, I've taken the lead on some activities that have put me in front of students who want to learn about computer science. The activities are based on a magic trick. I ask students to pick a number between 0 and 15. I tell them that I will guess their number after asking them only four questions. I show four cards and ask them if their number is on each card ‐ and they only answer "yes" or "no". I ask if they think that I can do it and they generally say "yes" – but they are still impressed when I succeed! I did this activity on Tuesday with groups from the Science Camp, part of the Summer Sports School. One memorable response from a young camper: "You're reading our minds!"
Arthur C. Clarke said that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. The advanced technology behind the trick is the binary number system that computers use for their computations. A binary digit (bit) can only store "0″ or "1″. Each "yes" becomes a "1″ and each no is "0″. Unknowingly, they tell me their number in binary – I just have to convert it to decimal.
After going over the trick and explaining it we give everyone a set of cards to try at home (cards designed by Alex Clarke). Then we do an implementation of it in either Scratch ( http://scratch.mit.edu/) [a visual programming environment from the Lifelong Kindergarten group at MIT] or App Inventor (http://www.appinventor.mit.edu/) [also from MIT and related to Scratch, but for programming Android cell phones]. These sessions have gone really well.
|Guessing numbers inside the Scratch implementation.
Computer Science is much more than computer literacy and it is important that our kids not only know how to use computer software but how to build computer software. I've been talking about Computer Science outreach since December of 2010. We've been building momentum since then. Last December, we organized a professional development day. The idea for the card game came from there, suggested by Pat Vigneron from Notre Dame. Although it is my face in the picture, I am writing on behalf of many people in the Department of Computer Science and in the CSTA who are passionate about bringing CS education to you and your kids. Let us know how we can help you.


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Karen Rose Smith and Zoie Joy...
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As we get older, our lives become filled with anniversary dates. I try to find positive ways to deal with those anniversary dates and holidays and when I miss someone I love. June has one of those anniversary dates for me--my parents' anniversary.
When I was growing up, I always had a cat. My mom cuddled them. My dad tolerated them. But he knew how much I loved each one we befriended over the years. So when I got married, it was natural to have a cat or two. We have two now who are eleven years old. We hadn't expected to bring any more into our lifestyle. After all, don't we all know our place? Aren't our lives settled the way they are?
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We named her Zoie Joy. Zoie after a character in one of my books who runs away to find bliss...and Joy because that's what this kitten has brought us.
And yes, I believe my parents sent us this little gift because we needed to remember that life isn't just about routine and busyness--but about those unexpected joys.
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What Happens When a Spider Lands on Your Head
Amber Adrian
Doing my taxes yesterday, I felt the energy waver near my right ear. There was a disturbance in the force.
After a panicked flail that ended with me sticking my head out the window and shaking my hair vigorously, I realized there are few things more nightmarish than becoming a jungle gym for an arachnid while doing your taxes.
Spiders sound like an absolutely dreadful spirit animal, but it turns out they're actually a symbol of creativity and your ability to weave your own destiny. On the shadow side - and I do love playing in the shadows - spiders point to places in your soul and psyche where you feel unworthy. To repressed aspects of ourselves that need to come to light in order for us to live fully.
Turns out, scary-bug-with-terrible-timing knows what's up. The past two weeks have been a whirling maelstrom showing me where my deepest shame is still hiding - in my fear of charging for what I do, in my worry that I won't earn enough to support myself, in my jealousy of other writers who seem to get what I want so easily, in my sticky need for the outward trappings of success even if they're simply a new client or likes on a Facebook post.
Shame is like an unholy marriage of black tar and quicksand that will suck you down if you stick your foot in it.
But the beauty is that all of that murky shame is coming up to be processed. We're all on the verge of transcending where we have been. And the new won't let us drag in the old. So we've been purging. I've seen this in almost everyone I've spoken with lately. We're shedding our old patterns and preparing ourselves. We don't yet know what, precisely, we're preparing ourselves for, but it feels like it's going to be beyond anything we've yet seen. So the dark is floating to the light to be transformed.
Surrender is key for me right now. Surrendering my desire to know how it will all work out, surrendering my plans and schemes to game the system and make it work for me, surrendering my control. So I can let my path unfold before me the way it's meant without letting my human brain and ego stifle the journey.
I have absolutely no idea what's coming next, as much as I'd like to plan for it, as much as I'd like to manipulate it so that my future happens the way I envision. But that's not what this time is about. This time is about cracking ourselves open to the light that's here and letting it flood through us. Surrendering to the flood and trusting what comes next.
So ... thanks, spider. Stay out of my hair next time.


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What do you get when you cross legendary Nike Air Max cushioning and technologically advanced Flyknit? The Men's Nike Flyknit Air Max Running Shoes, the very first Air Max to feature Flyknit technology on the upper, creating the lightest Air Max ever. With the Air Max being such a fashionable shoe, throws these on with some jeans or even some shorts and you'll be sporty and stylish.
With a standout design, bold colors and the performance you need to go the distance, the Flyknit Air Max is a one-of-a-kind sneaker that runners and sneakerheads alike will love. Flyknit technology cuts the bulk of traditional uppers for a virtually seamless, featherweight design that supports the foot, while Air Max technology offers a plush, responsive ride.
Runners, start your engines. These must-have Nike running shoes are primed to fly off the shelves. Get yours before they're gone!


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Marmot Baffin Half-Zip (2012)
This is a kind of hybrid style of jacket that offers more warmth than a fleece with a bit of extra waterproofing thrown in. As a pullover style it won't be to everyone's taste, and it isn't the easiest to take off in a hurry. But the thinking is that you shouldn't need to take it off so often because the soft shell side panels add extra breathability, meaning it adapts well to changing temperatures. It sits somewhere between a fleece and a jacket and functions best as a mid-layer, or as an insulated windshirt. It's much warmer than a fleece, with less bulk, although it's not as warm as the more heavy-duty jackets out there. Its short cut and lack of a hood mean it doesn't really offer enough protection in the wet.
Sizes: S-XL
Weight: 276g
Women's version: Yes
Fabric: 100% Nylon 15 Dernier Ripstop
Fill: Synthetic Thermal R™ Eco insulation
Contact: 015395 63616 www.marmot.de
Review from Country Walking magazine, February 2012.


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90% of 200 students who responded to a voluntary online survey say they would recommend KickStart to other students.
Although this is a relatively small sample of students, and while students identified various elements of KickStart that could be improved – evaluations have indicated that this pre-session engagement initiative is a worthwhile investment of time and effort in order to improve the student experience and help students prepare for a unit of study.
Visit our KickStart Showcase Unit to see examples of KickStart packages released in S1 2015.
Comments from the online survey
A short online survey was completed by students in March; responses included the following comments about KickStart:
"Great initiative – and compared to my other unit an extraordinarily professional and supportive representation. Very impressed." (student, Faculty of Arts)
"An excellent way to introduce the course and alleviate any worries students may have. " (student, Faculty of Science and Engineering)
"I found KickStart to be a very helpful way to organise myself for the semester ahead." (student, Faculty of Business and Economics)
"It made me feel as though I knew what was going to happen and the content that would be focused on in the lectures and tutorials." (student, Faculty of Human Sciences)
KickStart Focus Groups
Focus groups were also held for students to share their experiences with KickStart and most importantly recommend improvements that could be made to help the program further meet its goals.
Key findings from the focus groups included:
- KickStart is often the only source of information about a unit that students have access to before session starts, so should clearly articulate what students should expect and what is expected from them in a unit.
- KickStart is most useful when it provides specific guidance on how to succeed in a unit, and is directly relevant to unit content.
- KickStart packages have the capacity to engage students when they include material and activities that are interesting and challenging.
- Students are excited about the KickStart initiative and find most KickStart packages engaging and visually appealing. Student feedback should be sought on the content and design of new KickStart packages.
- KickStart plays a useful role in supporting student transition, building students' sense of connectedness, capability, purpose, resourcefulness and academic culture: five senses of successful transition identified by Lizzio (2006). The role of KickStart in supporting student transition is discussed in a separate report and will be shared once finalised.
You can read the summary of recommendations made by students and the full report here.
Get KickStart into your unit for S1 2016 – Don't miss out!
Click here to find out more details of how to get a KickStart package into your unit for S1 2016.
Special thanks to Jen McPherson
A very big thank you to Jen McPherson for running the focus groups for KickStart as well as writing the evaluation reports. You've done a wonderful job Jen!


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Kate Winslet is a brand ambassador for Longines, and she has signed a watch that will be sold in an on-line auction. The proceeds will go to the Golden Hat Foundation, co-founded by Kate, and dedicated to improving the status of autistic people.
The watch is the Longines Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet. The actress visited Longines at Staint-Imier in Switzerland in 2016, and chose the dial, case and strap of the watch. It is a limited edition of five pieces, three of which will be sold online. The auction will be held from 10 June to 30 June 2017, terminating at 17:59 CEST. Click here to take part. https://auction.longines.com Kate Winslet will be given one of the watches, and the last of the five pieces will become part of the brand's museum collection.
Kate said, "I had the honour of choosing a watch designed specially for the Golden Hat Foundation. The style of this model won me over right away. I love it. The entire proceeds from the auction will go to the Foundation, which, with Longines, has launched a project to increase the awareness to a theme that I feel very strongly about."
The Flagship Heritage is an important watch for Longines, a piece that has reached its 60th anniversary this year, 2017. It is hallmarked by its clean, minimalist lines. In the version signed by Kate Winslet, the yellow gold case gives extra luminosity to the silvered dial, harmonizing with the lovely strap.
In addition to the five-piece limited edition, three other editions are available to mark the anniversary, one in rose gold (60 pieces), one in yellow gold (60 pieces) and one in steel (1,957 pieces). All have the distinctive ship motif on the caseback. Inside is the automatic L609 movement based on the ETA 2892. At 38.5 mm diameter, with no date window and a beautifully simple design, it is the perfect dress watch.


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TRDL 2013 Series No. 01 - Rogue [NYE]
TRDL 2013 Series No. 01 - Rogue [NYE]
This piece was the TRDL New Years pic for 2012-2013. Since I did Rogue for 2011-2012 (in her current costume of the time) I decided to continue and make it a tradition. This time I did the costume I remember most from my childhood: the black spandex/lycra version. I actually started reading X-Men with issue #173 (when I made the retrospectively tragic decision to put DOWN TMNT#1 and chose X-Men instead) but soon enough she took on this look, as documented in the Marvel Handbooks, in other words, the Bible. Last year I had a baby MODOK for new years, so I pulled out a Sentinel this time, for science. I really love this look for Rogue, though I see it clearly in all it's awkward post-Flashdance glory today. I'm a sucker for the contiguous black body suit: especially for a character like Rogue, unsure of her own identity and struggling with darker instincts.
Music during Creation: Battlestar Galactica Season 2, 4 and 4 soundtracks
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So this is a dress given to me by my cousin. I was reluctant to wear it as first cause I thought it was kind of mediocre, to be honest. I read magazine after magazine and those gave me inspiration to wear this cartoon-printed dress.
I guess Dr. Martens are the perfect footwear for this ensemble to give it a little machismo. I don`t want to be too girly by wearing ballet flats or heels.
I played it up by tying a scarf around my head as a headband to give the look some oomph. A girl`s gotta have options for her hair too, right?
Lastly, I`m so happy I`m starting my year right by grabbing the latest issue of Preview Magazine! Another item to add to my growing collection.
Today has been great, so far. I`m happy, my family`s happy, and I am very sure this weekend`s going to be amazing.
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There has been a lot of life happening lately, and life needs attention (and paperwork apparently!). My crafting interest is nowhere to be found right now, and since I really don't want crafting – or blogging – to feel like a chore in any way, I'll just be waiting until it shows up again. I'm thinking some tea, chocolate, and lots of "Downton Abbey" is the normal cure for this, right?
Now – I have been crafting a little. I just haven't worked on any of the "real" or big projects, like my Minoru jacket, which got half cut out before it got abandoned for now. Single-sitting projects are more like it at the moment; some underwear from old t-shirts (I have a free pattern is you want to make some too!), and a pillow-cover. It's certainly not a big important project, but I like it all the same.
I pieced together the cover with left-over pieces from this lovely, dense herringbone wool we used for the Amanda show – see all the lines on the right side in the picture above? I stuck a zipper in there since this is for a regular pillow doing duty in the livingroom whenever we don't have sleepover guests. That was a last minute addition as I realized I would be needing to get the pillow back out of the pillowcase!
This is our little reading nook, with a bed turned-into-sofa by folding the top mattress in half and covering it in fabric, putting up some shelves/backboards, and filling up with pillows. I'm working on the pillows part.
That's it. I made a pillowcase, and it made me glad.
Also, I'll be making some costumes for the student theater group here in Bergen! Right now I haven't actually made any yet, but they are designed, and here are the fabrics. Should be fun!


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Flood project nears completion
Pine County is moving closer to completing the 2012 flood project.
Last week, the county approved the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) payment to the county, which is approximately $4.1 million. This will cover 75 percent of the flood buyout acquisition and demolition program, with the additional 25 percent paid by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The total project cost is $5.5 million.
Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder gave an update on the project to the county board last Tuesday in Sandstone.
Thirty-two properties are on the potential acquisition list, but the owners are not forced to accept the buyout, Schroeder told commissioners.
Originally, the project was supposed to be paid for by the county and then get reimbursed. County Auditor Cathy Clemmer talked to state Sen. Tony Lourey and state Rep. Tim Faust about how this would hurt the cash flow of the county. The state will now advance this money to the county.
The first buyout closing is March 26 with a second one set for June 25. The contract calls for bringing the property back to green space within 90 days.
Commissioner Curt Rossow of Willow River asked what would happen if properties flooded again this spring before the buyout. Schroeder said she hoped that people would remove their belongings by then. She added the contractor would have to wait to start the demolitions if flooding happens again this spring.
The entire project is supposed to be completed by February 27, 2015.
Properties that are bought out will not be owned by the county, but go directly to the city or township where the people live.
The buyouts called for the assessed value plus 10 percent. Schroeder said all but one of these property owners was happy with the proposed buyout price.
Commissioners pointed out one benefit of the buyout — there is a new Little League baseball field proposed on land which, in the past, had the flooded out homes. In all, 112 improved properties were affected by the flooding, 67 of them substantially.
During commissioner reports, Commissioner Steve Hallan of Pine City reported on a recent legislative conference. While there, he said he learned more about Legacy funds and said the county should consider those funds for a trail between Pine and Kanabec counties.
Commissioner Steve Chaffee of Hinckley reported that Riverwood, formerly known as Five County Mental Health, has had substantial cash flow problems.
The county uses Riverwood for its mental health patients.
"We need to come up with a plan B," Chaffee said.
The organization requested counties pay up front, something Pine was not able to do. The organization owes Pine County $60,000 currently, but that deficit was previously at $89,000 three or four months ago.
"What threw a monkey wrench in it was Mille Lacs County pulling out," Chaffee said.
The organization is going to send a letter to Mille Lacs requiring them to pay what they agreed when the five counties formed this entity.
In his report, Commissioner Matt Ludwig said County Health and Human Services Director Patrick Bruflat should be recognized for the work he has done for the county.
"It is not an easy job to do," Ludwig said.


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Athletes and Juice Plus+®
Australian and international athletes push their bodies to the limits in pursuit of their desired goals in their chosen sport. Athletes recognise and understand the many health benefits of regular exercise including increased lean muscle mass, improved bone density, better flexibility and better aerobic and anaerobic capacity. However there is one major adverse effect that effects everyone who exercises to any degree - oxidative stress. This is of particular concern to athletes who put their bodies under extreme oxidative stress with day to day training and those high performance events as it increases as exercise becomes more rigorous.
Oxidative stress can significantly impact body repair and recovery post-exercise and as a result, hinder optimum performance. It can also lead to injuries, sickness and premature breakdown of the body over time, often manifesting as chronic diseases. However, individuals can markedly reduce their oxidative stress, the impact it has on the body and ensure the maximum health benefits from their exercise regime through proper nutrition.
Take time to learn what athletes and fitness professionals have to say about the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables and the role that Juice Plus+® can play in improving health, fitness, wellbeing and performance.
Make an informed decision to help you bridge the gap between what you should eat and what you do eat, to obtain a healthy lifestyle and fitness regime.
Proper nutrition has been shown to enhance your physical performance and ensures you are getting the maximum health benefits from your physical activity, while protecting your health in the longer-term.
"Why do I do it? Because people think I can't."
Welcome to our most recent addition to the Juice Plus+® Sports Website, Jason Fowler. Jason has an inspirational story, he grew up in Kingston, Massachusetts, where he spent most of his childhood on motorcycles and became a nationally-ranked amateur racer by age ten. Jason's life was forever changed, however, at the age of 17 on March 13, 1991. While riding his motorcycle he collided with an obscured rock and hit the ground head first, severing his spinal cord in the process. His injury left him paralysed from the chest down.
During the weeks following the accident, Jason looked toward the future. He insisted that he would be as active as possible, as soon as possible. Competitive racing had been his passion. His drive, determination, and strong will propelled him into racing again – only this time in a wheelchair and only four months after his accident and spinal fusion surgery. He has since completed over 140 road races, 30 marathons, and 25 triathlons.
In addition to racing, Jason has also excelled academically and professionally. Earning a bachelor's degree in finance and an MBA with a concentration in health care management, he now works as a clinical consultant at Medtronic, Inc.
"I'm planning on doing Ironman again, and my goal will be to win."


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Bit Bar : The Pocket Friendly EDC Screwdriver$75.00
The Bit Bar™ features a full-sized handle and the ability to conveniently store, access, and customize the bits to meet virtually any situation.
Uses standard 1/4" hex bits + TSA compliant + FREE worldwide shipping!
USA & INTL Patents Pending.
(for orders outside the USA, visit our INTL store: bigidesign.co)
Demo Video
Grade 5 TITANIUM versions:
•Stonewashed Titanium (Ceramic Media Tumbled)
•Battle-Worn Black (DLC Coating)
The FIBERGLASS REINFORCED NYLON version:
•Matte Black (only option)
Similar to die-cast metal in strength
• 1 Bit Bar
• 8 Black Oxide Bits
• 1 60mm Extension
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ADULT CLASSES~ Come enjoy learning a new skill while having fun!
1 Month (Four 2.5 hour Classes) $265
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, OR Fridays
Includes clay (up to + not to exceed 25 lbs.) glazes, firing, professional instruction, and use of all studio tools + equipment.
Monthly Class Format
Tuesdays: 6:00-8:30
Next Classes begin: September 3, October 1, November 5 and December 3
Wednesdays: 10:30-1:00
Next Classes begin: September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4
Fridays: 10:30-1:00
Next Classes begin: September 6, October 4, November 1 and December 6
This format is four-weeks. Classes meet once a week, for two and a half hours. Learn how to "throw" on a pottery wheel with our professional instruction; creating bowls, plates, cups, etc. And/or learn various hand building techniques such as "slab" and "coil" building methods.
Once your pieces are bisque-fired, you will learn how to glaze them. We have over 60 amazing glaze colors to choose from. All of our glazes are food safe, dishwasher safe, oven safe, and microwavable.
About the Instructor: Esther Alinejad has been teaching ceramics, and art for over 29 years. She received her BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and her MFA from the University of Arizona. Esther is an award-winning artist, and art instructor. She teaches full time throughout the year, and actively exhibits and sells her artwork.
Cost: $265 Includes clay, firing, glazes, use of all studio tools, equipment, professional instruction, and a lot of fun!
If a student misses a class, it is the student's responsibility to same schedule a make up class within the month of the absence. Missed classes do not roll-over into the following month. Sorry, no exceptions.
Please Note: Student work left behind after 90 days will be discarded.
Please Note: Gift certificates purchased for classes are non-refundable.
Drop-In Class:
$135 per class
Attend one of our regularly scheduled adult classes for 2 hours and choose to either learn how to "throw" on the wheel, or hand-build a project with clay. Then return for a second class for 1 hour, and learn how to glaze your creations.
~We ask that you please call ahead to schedule a drop-in class.
Private Instruction Fee:
$95 per hour (material fees may apply)
Kiln Repair and/or Consultation:
$125 for a Kiln Consultation i.e., diagnose kiln issue and/or problem. Kiln Repair $195 to repair kiln. Additional cost for materials either ordered by you OR Clay Studio. Please call to schedule.
Studio/School Set Up Consultations:
$195 per hour
Please call with any questions regarding private instruction and/or school or studio consultations.
Firing For Outside Individuals:
We offer bisque, and glaze firing for individuals who do not attend our studio. The cost is $1.25 per square inch, per piece to bisque fire only. The cost to bisque and glaze is $1.50 per square inch per piece. There is also a studio usage fee of $25.
Events in September 2019
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What is JDMS?
What is Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDMS)?
Christiana was diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis, which is the disease diagnosed in children who have myositis. Dermatomyositis (DM) affects people of any age or sex, but is found in more women than men. DM is thought to be an autoimmune disease, meaning the body's immune system, which normally fights infections and viruses, does not stop fighting once the infection or virus is gone. The immune system then attacks the body's own normal, healthy tissue through inflammation or swelling.
DM is the easiest type of myositis to diagnose because of the skin rash. The DM rash looks patchy, dusky, and reddish or purple. It is found on the eyelids, cheeks, nose, back, upper chest, elbows, knees and knuckles. The rash is often seen before muscle weakness is felt. The skin rash and weak muscles are caused by inflammation in the blood vessels under the skin and in the muscles, also called vasculitis.
Muscle weakness usually happens over a period of days, weeks or months. Patients who have the skin rash but feel no muscle weakness have amyopathic DM. The weakness begins with muscles that are closest to and within the trunk of the body. Neck, hip, back and shoulder muscles are examples.
As of 2005, only 5,000 children in the United States had JDMS, and of those, 90% survive.
(information excerpted from the Myositis Foundation)
What is Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?
A couple weeks into her hospital stay, Christiana was also diagnosed with Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). TTP is a rare blood condition characterized by the formation of small clots (thrombi) within the circulation, which results in the consumption of platelets and thus a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia).
(information excerpted from NetDoctor)
What is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)?
Christiana was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis when she was seven, three years before symptoms for JDMS showed. JRA is the most common form of arthritis in children. It may be a mild condition that causes few problems over time, but it can be much more persistent and cause joint and tissue damage in other children. JRA can produce serious complications in more severe cases.
Arthritis is best described by four major changes in the joints that may develop. The most common features of JRA are: joint inflammation, joint contracture (stiff, bent joint), joint damage and/or alteration or change in growth. Other symptoms include joint stiffness following rest or decreased activity level (also referred to morning stiffness or gelling), and weakness in muscles and other soft tissues around involved joints. Children also vary in the degree to which they are affected by any particular symptom.
(information excerpted from MedlinePlus)
You can help further research and treatment for children with diseases like JDMS and JRA. Donate today to the Arthritis Foundation.


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You have booked your appointment, and the next question you have is "What do we wear?!" This is a tough one that even I struggle with so in this post we are going to explore some different looks and ways to coordinate!
I love to save ideas for color combos, and since the invention of Pinterest, I have to say that I may have become a little obsessed. Some may go so far as to say I am a Cyber Hoarder .... But what a perfect place to save and organize all your ideas! Even the ones I know I will never try (like the cupcakes in an ice cream come ... I am not even going to pretend that I am coordinated enough for that one!)
First on the list, You DON'T MATCH! You want to COORDINATE! When you all wear the same outfit it has a tendency to make your photos look dated. Just imagine looking through your old photo albums, I bet you can pretty accurately pinpoint the decade the photos were taken. When you invest in family photos you will want to ensure they are timeless. Let's go over some examples!
There are websites like Polyvore that can show you what is popular right now and help you find where you can buy it! Just be sure to stay away from items that are too trendy. The above look is a great example, we have 2 fun patterns on the kids that we can pull colors from, but do not distract from each other, and we are using Demin as a neutral. We are also able to see some great textures! The cable knit sweater for sister, the cardigan for dad, and mom's scarf choices make for great contrast and give depth to your look. And let's not forget those Shoes!! When you go through so much work to pull everything together, it is a shame to throw on your dirty running shoes and have it end up ruining the overall look you are going for.
You don't all have to wear every color in your palette either! This Yellow and Navy theme is fun, but notice how dad doesn't wear the navy, and brother has not yellow, BUT! everyone still coordinates nicely!
Here we incorporate a fun POP of color with Mom's red Dress! We tie that pop of color together with the rest of the look with sister's skirt and the pattern on brother's sweater.
In this example, we have the plaid shirt that has multiple colors in it that we can pull from. This gives you a little more freedom with colors and accessories. The blues and the greens that you may not have put together otherwise look right at home when photographer with this Plaid shirt in the mix!
For more examples and color palette examples check out my Pinterest board What To Wear For Your Photos
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10 Factors That Affect the Price of an Excavation Project
Last modified: 2019/08/09 | Approximate reading time 5 mins
Many different renovation projects require doing business with an excavation company. Without knowing the specific information relating to the project, it's hard to give an idea of the final cost. However, we've assembled a list of all the different factors that could affect the price, in order to give you an idea of what to expect.
Factors that affect the price of an excavation project
1. The type of project
The main factor that affects the price is the type of work that is being done. Why is it that you need to excavate the soil around your house? Here are a few examples of projects where the ground will have to be excavated:
- To dig a basement;
- To work on the building's foundation (repairing, rebuilding);
- Installing a French drain;
- Installing or repairing a septic tank;
- Removing a layer of soil to clean or decontaminate the land;
- Repairing an asphalt entrance or paving stones that are cracked;
- Putting in a swimming pool.
2. The type of equipment that will be required for the excavation job
Each of the aforementioned projects is completed using different processes and the equipment is different from one task to another. Excavation tools and machinery are big and heavy. Companies spend a lot of money on operating and maintaining these machines.
For information purposes, if the contractor uses a calibre 160 excavator, an hourly rate for using this machine would run approximately $120/hour. Add to that a basic fee of $200 to cover transportation costs. Using a bulldozer will be charged around $100/hour, adding a basic fee of $150.
3. The size of the hole and the amount of soil and waste that has to be moved
The price will also depend on the size and depth of the hole that is being created. For example, the hole will have to be much deeper for a pool, compared to what has to be done for a French drain. Digging a bigger hole will also increase costs relating to soil and waste removal.
The contractor will charge an extra fee to cover this part of the task. Some charge an hourly rate, whilst others bill according to the size of the truck they will use to bring the piles of soil and rocks to a quarry or to a dumping ground.
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4. The time of the year during which the work will be completed
During certain periods of the year, contractors are more or less busy. This means that prices will likely be cheaper during the off-season. However, before you start hiring a contractor during the early Spring or during the Fall, check if the outdoor temperature could affect the work to be done after the excavation process. In certain cases, you will have to wait for mild or warm weather (ex: paving an entrance cannot be done when the air is too cold).
5. Where you live
Prices may also vary depending on where you live. The farther away you are from the excavation company, the more they will charge to get to your house and to cover the cost of various trips (to the dumping grounds, to the home renovation store, to the gas station…)
6. The type of soil that will be excavated
If the soil in your yard has particular characteristics that complicate the excavation process, this could affect the final price. Many different types of soils exist. Of course, soft ground is easier to dig whereas soil that is hard and stony will make things more complex. In certain cases, the excavation company could also have to demolish a concrete slab or a solid structure.
7.Cost calculation methods
Each company uses different cost calculation methods. In some cases labour costs and equipment usage are charged on an hourly basis, soil removal is calculated according to the size of the truck and extra charges, like adding a new layer of soil, are added subsequently. That's why it's so important to ask the contractor for a precise breakdown of all the costs.
8.Staying away from offers that seem too good to be true
Be careful not to fall into a trap. If a price seems too cheap, something must be wrong. To turn a good profit, some companies will schedule numerous contracts back to back, prioritizing quantity and speed over quality. You'll save money on the spot but will end up paying further down the road when you are faced with problems relating to the quality of the work.
9. Specialized contractor or general contractor
Some contractors only work on excavation projects; therefore, you'll have to hire other people for the other tasks. In other cases, one company can offer multiple services (ex: excavation and installation of a French drain). If you do business with this type of company, the full price will be on one bill and you won't have to deal with different contractors, which could make things easier for you.
If you're planning a large-scale renovation project, it could be worthwhile to hire a general contractor who will be there to oversee the project from start to finish. General contractors tend to be a bit more expensive but they take care of everything.
10. Don't make the mistake of wanting to DIY
Thinking about renting an excavator and a waste bin and doing things yourself? Think again! Many people believe that they can operate and manoeuvre the machine by themselves, spend a few hours digging a hole and get rid of the extra soil by putting it into bags that they will leave on the side of the road.
However, so many things can go wrong. If you make a mistake and cause damages, it will end up costing you a lot more than if you'd done business with professionals in the first place.
Choose a trustworthy excavation company
One last piece of advice: before you sign a contract with an excavation company, make sure that the quote contains specific information detailing the prices for each service. This will prevent unpleasant surprises.
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St Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach
ATTENTION: The park is currently closed due to the effects of Hurricane Michael and will reopen once it is safe and restoration efforts are complete. Visit FloridaStateParks.org for more information.
St. Andrews State Park will be undergoing some highly anticipated improvements. Enhancements include site elevation, storm water management, 50 amp electrical service, water, and the addition of sewer service to many sites. Construction is anticipated to start after Labor Day, 2018. Reservations for this park will no longer be available after September 4, 2018. Once the improvements are completed, we will once again open up for reservations. While construction is taking place, we will have approximately 75 campsites that will be available on a walk-in, first-come first-serve basis.
St. Andrews State Park is located on the east end of Panama City Beach at the end of Thomas Drive. There's 1,260 acres of unspoiled beaches, dunes, pine trees and marshes offers a full day of exploration. The beaches at St. Andrew's were rated #1 in America of the 650 beaches included in a University study in 1995.
Campers, nature lovers and tourist alike are drawn to the park. There's so much to do, camping, fishing, water sports, bicycling, bird watching and hiking along two nature trails. The camp site is situated along Grand Lagoon St Andrew State Park in Panama City Beach where you'll find a boat ramp, a small fishing pier, picnic area with grills and restrooms. Shell Island Shuttle and Kayak rentals are available near the boat ramp. Shuttle departs every 30 minutes daily and offers snorkel packages with all the equipment. Exploring the nature trails will allow you the opportunity to view some 400 species of plant life and some unique regional wildlife, mostly the feathered and friendly variety.
Alligator Lake on the other hand may offer a glimpse at an Alligator in the wild - probably the only opportunity you'll have anywhere in Panama City Beach.
Surrounded by water on three sides, St. Andrews offers great fishing opportunities. From the 450' pier or along the rocks across from Shell Island (The Jetties) are a couple of the more popular areas. Fresh water fishing at Alligator Lake offers another option. Check on fishing licenses and restrictions at The Camping Store inside the park.
The 176 camp sites at the park Camp Ground at St Andrew's State Park make it the largest in the State Park System. For additional information go to Reservations Online or phone 850-233-5140.
The Park is open from 8 a.m. till sunset year around. See map for exact location. On a seasonal basis Shell Island Shuttles depart every 30 minutes in season. Maps are available at the main entrance.


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How to Record Credit Memos with QuickBooks 2011
In QuickBooks 2011, you can create credit memos to show when a customer no longer owes you money or when you owe a customer money. Credit memos may occur because your customer returns items that you previously sold to him or her or because you issue a customer a refund for some other good reason.
To record a credit memo with QuickBooks 2011, first display the Create Credit Memos/Refunds window by choosing Customers→Create Credit Memos/Refunds. Then follow these steps:
Identify the customer, or the customer and the job, in the Customer: Job box.
Use the Class box for class tracking if you've decided to do that. These boxes work the same way for credit memos as they do for invoices.
The Create Credit Memos/Refunds window supplies several buttons that work the same way here as they do on the Create Invoices window: Previous, Next, Print, Find, Spelling, and History. As is the case with invoices, you can create custom credit memo forms. To do this, you click the Customize button.
Provide the credit memo date and credit memo number and confirm the customer information.
Credit memos, like invoices and sales receipts, include a header. This header includes the transaction date, number, and customer information. You should confirm that the credit memo header information is correct on the Create Credit Memos/Refunds window. If it isn't, edit the default information that QuickBooks uses to fill the Create Credit Memos/Refunds window.
In the columns area of the Create Credit Memos/Refunds window, describe the reason for the credit memo.
If the customer returned items, for example, use the columns to describe these items and the original price that you are refunding.
Click the Print button to print the credit memo.
Click either Save & Close or Save & New to save the credit memo.
Note, too, that you can also print credit memos in a batch. Obviously, after you print credit memos, you need to distribute them.
At the time you save your credit memo, QuickBooks allows you to indicate what you want to do with the credit memo: retain it for later application to a customer invoice, immediately apply it to a customer invoice, or issue a refund check.


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Address in Singapore
Viso Pte Ltd
100 Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore 118518
Viso Pte Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "Viso") or its affiliates ("laurastar.com.sg") provide website features to you subject to the following conditions. Please read them carefully. These terms and conditions of sale apply to online sales from laurastar.com.sg and are intended for the attention of the end user (hereinafter referred to as "the Purchaser") who buys goods for non-business purposes. The Purchaser must always read the online general terms and conditions of sale before placing an order online. Any order implies unreserved acceptance of these terms. These online general terms and conditions of sale govern contractual relations between Viso and the Purchaser who accept them unreservedly as exclusively applicable, even if they conflict with any terms and conditions used by the Purchaser. It is stipulated that products are intended for personal use by the Purchaser, to the exclusion of any professional activity involving the resale of products. Viso may amend the online sales terms and conditions at any time. Sales terms in force on the date the sale is agreed apply to current contracts.
Purchasers placing an order on laurastar.com.sg must be at least 18 years old and have full legal capacity or hold parental consent authorising them to place an order on the website. The contract between Viso and the Purchaser becomes effective only if the Purchaser has placed an order online and if Viso has confirmed this order by e-mail. The confirmation e-mail sent by Viso constitutes the Purchaser's acceptance of the order and thus forms the sales contract between Viso and the Purchaser. Once the order is confirmed by Viso, the Purchaser will no longer be able to amend or cancel the order. The right of exchange shall remain applicable. Viso reserves the right to refuse an order placed by a Purchaser with whom it has an outstanding dispute relating to a previous order. The pictures featured on laurastar.com.sg are for illustration purposes only and may not form the basis of any claim whatsoever on the part of the purchaser.
Viso retains ownership of the goods delivered until full payment of the sale price has been received in compliance with the contract. The Purchaser is obliged to observe any measures taken to protect Viso's right of ownership. The purchaser authorises Viso to register retention of title in the required format and to complete all the necessary formalities, at his or her own expense. For the duration of the retention of title, the Purchaser shall keep the goods in an appropriate condition and ensure that no infringement of Viso's property rights occurs.
Prices quoted in the e-shop are in Singapore Dollars (SGD). They are inclusive of all taxes and do not include handling and shipment costs which will be included in the total separately. Standard shipping costs is only applicable for delivery to local Singapore addresses. Additional handling and shipment fees apply for deliveries outside of Singapore. All orders are payable in Singapore Dollars (SGD) exclusively. Viso reserves the right to amend its prices at any time. When an order is submitted, the price in effect on the date the order is placed, shown on the order confirmation, is applicable to this online sale. The maximum order amount is 7,000 Singapore Dollars (SGD).
Orders placed online are to paid via Paypal.
No delivery will be made to P.O. Box addresses. Delivery costs will be charged in addition where applicable; such additional charges will be clearly displayed. For shipment outside of Singapore locations, Viso will contact the Purchaser for separate arrangement on applicable shipment / delivery charges and arrangements.
Viso undertakes to deliver the goods ordered as quickly as possible. The average lead time for goods in stock is
three (3) to five (5) working days following full payment. These delivery lead times are indicative only and do not constitute and essential condition of sale and applies only to deliveries within Singapore. Longer lead time will apply for deliveries outside of Singapore. If at the time the order is placed, the goods are not in stock, Viso will inform the Purchaser at the earliest opportunity by email. As soon as the goods are available for delivery, the item(s) will be shipped to the Purchaser. Viso accepts no responsibility for delays.
In the event that the Purchaser orders the wrong product, the Purchaser is entitled to a right of exchange within seven (7) days of the goods being received, subject to the following conditions: Any exchange must first be notified in writing to Viso. Only fully intact, unused goods in their original packaging and ready for sale may be exchanged. The new item will only be dispatched after Viso receives the original goods. Any exchange will be subjected to Viso's final discretion. No exchange is allowed for sale items.
It is the Purchaser's responsibility to check the goods immediately on delivery and to notify any written reserves and claims regarding defects, non-compliance or damage caused in transit. Such written reserves and claims (which must include the reason(s) cited) must be sent to Viso in writing at the earliest possible opportunity but no later than within three (3) days of delivery where the complaint will be followed up.
If there are any refunds to be processed, the amount paid will less any shipping / delivery costs and any current standard fees and costs involved in processing the order. The money will be returned to the Paypal account corresponding to the account used by the Purchaser to complete the transaction. Any returns and claims will be subjected to Viso's final discretion.
Neither party is responsible for the failure to complete the contract for reasons that are beyond their reasonable control (force majeure), notably: strikes, acts of terrorism, wars, supplier, transport or production problems, fluctuations in exchange rates, acts of public authority, natural disasters. Both parties will be entitled to a reasonable additional period in which to complete the contract, however, if such circumstances continue for more than 60 days, the contract may be terminated by giving written notice by either party, without liability for compensation.
It is essential to obtain and store personal information that is collected within the scope of distance selling, as this information is needed to process and deliver orders, and to prepare invoices. Such personal information is strictly confidential. Failure to disclose requested personal information implies the automatic cancellation of the order. Viso undertakes to comply with legal provisions relating to data security and protection.
The terms and conditions and all contractual and non-contractual obligations are subject to Singapore Law. All correspondences will be conducted in the English language.
Viso Pte Ltd Dated: 25 July 2016
SSL is the abbreviation for "Secure Sockets Layer", the most widely used encryption process on the Web. Thanks to SSL encryption, all of the information exchanged between your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape...) and our Internet site server is inaccessible to third parties. SSL guarantees the security of bank transactions on the Internet. SSL is identifiable by the user in the sense that no manipulation will be asked of you in order to navigate around a SSL secured Web site. You can also identify a SSL connection by the address line in your navigator bar starting with https://... instead of http://.... Furthermore, a closed padlock appears in the status bar of your browser.
The use of this site implies the acceptance of the following terms and conditions.
All trademarks and logos appearing on this site are the property of the company Divelit Holding SA (hereinafter "Divelit"), unless indicated otherwise. The Laurastar SA company (hereinafter "Laurastar") is authorized by Divelit to use the trademarks and logos of which Divelit is the owner. No license or right of use is granted or assigned on any one of the trademarks or logos appearing on the site. Therefore, the said trademarks or logos may not be used without the prior written consent of Divelit. Divelit, which may or may not be represented by Laurastar, reserves the right to bring suit against any acts of counterfeiting of its intellectual property rights, including legal action under criminal law.
Copyright: The information contained on this Site or in any publication made available on or through this Site is the exclusive property of Laurastar or is licensed to Laurastar and is protected by copyright and other proprietary rights. Nothing contained in this site may be reproduced, distributed or edited in any manner without the prior written authorisation of Laurastar.
Trademarks: This Site contains trademarks which are owned and registered by Divelit to distinguish its products. Laurastar is authorized by Divelit to use the trademarks of which Divelit is the owner. No licence or right to use any of these trademarks is hereby granted or implied. No reproduction is permitted without specific written authorisation from Divelit and/or Laurastar.
Viso and / or Laurastar SA updates the information presented on its Internet pages as regularly as possible. However, some of the data presented may have changed. Viso and / or Laurastar SA cannot, therefore, guarantee the state of updating, accuracy and completeness of the information provided on the site. We therefore advise you to check the data presented on the site before making any use thereof. Moreover, Viso and / or Laurastar SA reserves the right to make, at any time and without prior notice, changes or additions to the Internet pages provided. We also recommend that you visit our site regularly. All the information accessible through this site is provided "as is". Viso and / or Laurastar SA is not under obligation to fulfil an order if the price listed is incorrect even after the order has been acknowledged by us. Viso and / or Laurastar SA gives no guarantees, either explicit or implicit, and accepts no responsibility resulting from access to or use of this site, including any deterioration or virus infection of the computer equipment or any other property of the user. The users of this site accordingly declare that they are accessing this site at their own risk and peril. Sites external to laurastar.com.sg with a hypertext link to the present site are not under the control of the Viso and / or Laurastar SA, which therefore declines all responsibility as to their content. In no case do such links to other sites signify an approval or constitute a partnership arrangement between Viso and / or Laurastar SA and the said sites, as the latter are subject to their own conditions of use and policies for the protection of privacy. Users access these sites at their own risk and peril.
If you use this site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.
Viso and / or Laurastar SA reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.
Viso and / or Laurastar SA reserves the right to modify, terminate, suspend or interrupt, at any time, for any reason and at its sole discretion, access to all or part of the site, including, in particular, the content, functions or availability hours without prior notice. For your remarks and suggestions on the site, please contact the webmaster by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com
Viso and / or Laurastar SA wishes to assure you that we are committed to ensure that your personal data is protected and not misused. Click here to view Viso's data protection policy.
Personal login name and password:
When you register, you can choose your login name and password, giving you exclusive access to your customer data.
Editing your account at any time:
At any time you can access, change or erase your customer data such as your delivery address, telephone number and e-mail address.
Use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however, please note that if you do so you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. You can revoke your agreement to the future collection and storage of data at any time (with https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en). In view of the discussion concerning the use of analytical tools with complete IP addresses, we would like to point out that this website uses Google Analytics with the extension "anonymizeIp()" so that IP addresses are only processed further in abbreviated form to prevent them being directly linked to a particular individual." The use of these Internet pages implies the acceptance by the user of the present provisions.
In certain cases, we use web cookies. A web cookie is a little file sent by the Web server to your Internet navigator and recorded in your computer. We can thus recognize you when you next visit us. Web cookies and similar techniques are also required for certain processes, services and transactions, for example when you use the virtual basket in an on-line shop. You can set your navigator so that a warning message is displayed on the screen before web cookies are recorded, or you can even choose to reject web cookies. You can also forego the benefits of personal web cookies. In this case, you cannot use certain services. We recommend that you to accept web cookies so that we can structure our site for your use in the most convenient way. Otherwise, Laurastar cannot guarantee your access to all the services offered on the site.
By using this Internet site or any other Internet site belonging to Laurastar, you confirm your acceptance of these Conditions of Use and our Confidentiality Policy, and you accept the terms and conditions displayed on the site. If that is not so, please refrain from using this Internet site or please provide all your personal information.
If a Laurastar appliance sold by Viso proves defective, Viso accepts responsibility for the repair of these defects, in accordance with the terms of cover specified in the Laurastar Product Warranty Booklet.
If the Purchaser discovers a defect in the appliance, he/she must advise Viso immediately. If the Purchaser fails to do so, he/she will lose the right to claim granted by the present Product Warranty.
Laurastar appliances are warranted against defective material and manufacturing defects for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase.
24 months product warranty only applies to appliances purchased directly from Viso or its authorised agents/affiliates.
For repairs no longer covered by a product warranty, Viso offers a repair service with charges applied.
Viso offers 90 days service / repair warranty, providing that the service/repair is carried out at Viso's authorised Customer Service Centre. Viso does not offer a warranty for services / repairs that are not carried out by Viso's Customer Service Centre.
As Laurastar provides a manufacturer's warranty on its appliances, only spare parts, components and accessories that do not require the disassembly of the appliance are available for purchase. If it proves necessary to disassemble the appliance, a repair request must be made to the Viso's Customer Service Centre.
For any repair request, please email us laurastarsupport.com.sg or contact Viso Customer Service Hotline at +65 6850 5092.
Viso guarantees a lead time of no more than 20 calendar days between the date the appliance is received (for service/repair) at Viso Customer Service Centre and the date the appliance is serviced/repaired. In the event that this maximum lead time is exceeded due to delays in whatsoever reason, Viso will provide customer with an estimated schedule. Viso is not responsible for the time taken for goods to be transported between its clients/partners and its Customer Service Centre (postal delays, delays due to problems with other transport companies, etc.).
Any previous agreement relating to points addressed in these GSC, irrespective of its format, will lapse on the date these GSC come into effect. Any amendment must be made in writing. Viso reserves the right to amend these GSC without prior notice and at any time in order to update them in line with requirements. Only the GSC valid on the date a case is notified are applicable.
In the event of a dispute, the place of jurisdiction shall be governed and construed in accordance with Singapore Law. All parties hereby submit to non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Singapore Courts. All dealings, correspondence and contacts shall be made or conducted in English.
Viso Pte Ltd Dated: 25 July 2016


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Lawrence Zilochius brings us this cool dieselpunk shock trooper mask. Take a crack at identifying the source materials. The unified paint finish blends everything together, but when you take the time to examine it you can ID the individual parts. It's a good demonstration of how the old kitbashing technique of modelmakers can be applied to larger prop items.
I've left my guesses as to the bits down in the comments.


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Two years back, there were frightening reports all over the world on a new outbreak infiltrating new boundaries at super speed: Zika virus. Way ahead today in 2018, and we are no more reading such scary news every day; Zika hysteria has basically subsided. However, this is actually not the case in some high risk regions such as Singapore to contain and reduce the dangers of infection.
While the World Health Organization declared the end of the Zika outbreak in November 2016, the danger posed by Zika-carrying mosquitoes has not vanished. Anyway, the Zika turmoil of 2016 reminded all of us how susceptible we are and that we cannot take our safety and health for granted, even when traveling. When you make your travel plans, you might be thinking about buying travel insurance coverage if you are touring a region that could still be affected by this virus or even one just like it, in order to be safe. But does travel insurance actually cover Zika virus? Our group at ValuePenguin made a decision to figure out.
Do travel policies in Singapore cover up Zika? Don't believe that!
We looked at the insurance plan wordings of leading companies of travel policies in Singapore, such as Etiqa, FWD, Sompo, to find out how insurance providers deal with the danger of Zika. Although every policy's words were unique, most of these insurers strike similar notes. Usually, travel insurance policies might protect you for expenses sustained in case you are hit by Zika or even other infectious disease to the limits outlined – but only when you had no legitimate reason to assume that visiting that area could present such a threat. Moreover, if the nation you are visiting is affirmed by the WHO or other official agency to be encountering an outbreak, pandemic or epidemic when you are there, but not before, then your insurance provider is likely to honor the claim.
Or else, the chances are not really good that your travel insurance policy will provide cover for Zika virus. This is the case with majority of insurers. Even though Zika is not presently labeled a pandemic or epidemic by any specific official or government body (which might already exempt travel policies from covering it as outlined by their plans), some insurers retain the right to decline a claim that effects from any kind of contagious disease at all. Generally, insurers incorporate a clause in their "General Exceptions" section that relieves them from covering health dangers linked to "Known Incidents." This really is an expression that basically relates to any serious event that could present a risk to you (when traveling) that insurers believe you should have identified before exposing yourself to such risks, via extensive media coverage, warning labels from official bodies and so on. In accordance with the situations, it appears that insurers might deem the Zika virus to be qualified as a "Known Event" that exempts Zika from being covered under their insurance policies.
So now what?
Our perspective is it is safe to believe that your travel insurance will not cover up Zika in case you or your loved ones contract it when abroad, except if there is an unexpected and unforeseen epidemic after you get to the area. So what exactly are the other alternatives?
Buy personal accident insurance coverage
Although insurance providers in Singapore may not cover you against the threat of being infected with the Zika virus in their insurance plans, a lot of reputed insurance companies have started to launch Personal Accident coverage particularly meant to cover infectious conditions such as Zika. This kind of travel insurance plan should cover you not merely against Zika, but also against additional diseases such as malaria, dengue or yellow fever. These policies are not too costly, either. HLAS policy will provide affordable yet comprehensive coverage in this respect. In case this happens to be an extremely critical issue for you, and you are seeking guaranteed protection, buying this kind of insurance policy together with your travel coverage might be a worthwhile idea.
Check travel insurance policies that can be canceled whenever you like
Even though you might not be certain that your travel coverage plan will compensate you for damages and losses that are caused by unexpected changes to your travel plans on account of Zika or other hazardous disease, some insurance providers will return (at least) the cost of your insurance plan in case your travel plans unexpectedly change and you have to cancel out a tour. If you wish to assure a bit more versatility in the run-up to the next overseas trip, think about an insurance provider that will allow you to cancel your insurance policy and compensate you for the expense till your tour is about to begin. Examples of insurance companies that will refund for last-minute plan cancellations are Budget Direct; they will provide you with a full refund without cancellation charges till the day before the policy's start date for single trip plans. FWD will return a specific percent of the policy premium you paid out for a yearly policy. The percentage of the premium refund will be determined by the number of months remaining on your travel insurance. FWD is pretty generous in refunding your policy cost as covered by their travel insurance coverage. Submit necessary documents to the company and you will get your refund within a short time.
Don't forget to contact your airline
While you might have difficulty in persuading your insurance provider to cover adjustments to your travel plans on account of health dangers such as Zika that may pop, you will be astonished at how helpful your airline might be. During the peak of the Zika epidemic in 2016, most of the leading airlines honored requests for refunds on tickets by customers. Although there is absolutely no guarantee that your air carrier will give you refund in case another worldwide health turmoil like Zika turns up, it is certainly worth trying.
Should you have any other inquiry, feel free to contact http://carinsuranceshopper.com/ for free consultant!


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2008, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award by CBDC Péninsule acadienne
Living in Caraquet, New Brunswick, Karine Wade gives life to photography. She specializes in the art of photography, is an expert in commercial photography for advertising and provides personalized custom services. Thanks to her friendly personality, Karine creates a climate of trust with her customers who realize that she has captured their memories with her wonderful photographs.Karine is pleased to be able to forge long-term relationships with her customers. Before each photo session, she discusses with customers everything with them, neglecting no details. She creates a soothing environment that helps make customers feel at ease so that she can immortalize precious moments. To quote Karine, "I love being an entrepreneur, every day is different, it's not monotonous and it is always interesting. I always do business with clients in a good mood!"Among the many services provided include: wedding photography, business photography and pictures for advertising purposes, family photographs and pictures of special events. Karine works closely with graphic designers for CD covers and promotional products. This creative professional is renowned for her "special touch". "I often feel I immortalize moments when I see newly weds cry looking at their photo album, my hard work is rewarded".After the wedding photos, come children, anniversaries and other special occasions where Karine's services are sought after. For this wise businesswoman, building long-term relationships with customers is essential for her business. If Karine was to give advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, she would say: "Have absolute confidence in your capabilities and act according to your beliefs"Karine received the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Acadian Peninsula delivered by the New Brunswick Association of CBDCs in 2008. "This has given me enormous pleasure." "I had just returned to the region and it was wonderful to receive a warm welcome as well as this recognition".Community involvement is of great importance to Karine. She does work for the local network of women in business, participates in the organisation of activities for Spring Break for children by offering photography, painting and Visual art workshops. In addition, she strives to encourage people to think about recycling and the environment by participating in ecological initiatives.The future is very promising for Karine Wade. Her dream would be to live on a farm where she would have her own photography studio and could raise animals, focus on landscapes and offer an experience for children and their families. This would be a way for people to appreciate and reconnect with the Earth.


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