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An image is worth…
I have genealogy photo envy. I admit it. It is not a begrudging envy of those with photos of their ancestors. It is a longing envy; a longing to have photos of my own ancestors. Hell, I don't have any of my mom and only two of my dad. My mom, as probably discussed in an earlier post, thought if someone captured your image they could do magical, often bad, things to you. Therefore, she hated taking pictures. Even me and my maternal siblings don't really have pictures of ourselves as babies and children either. This may stem from her Mississippi Delta upbringing where I have read was the birthplace of hoodoo, a form a voodoo. I can't speak much of hoodoo or voodoo, because I do not know the particulars and only found out recently that the difference between the two was not just in spelling. And my dad…I did not grow up knowing him, so that is why I have no pictures of him.
I would love to add a picture with every post. A picture would go well with when I write about my grandmother Fannie Mae Pearl-Shorter or when I write about my great grandfather's Ben Moorehead's (Mohead/Morehead) corner store in Leflore county, Mississippi, from the 1930s–which was something special for a black person in that era. I also wish I could place a name to the face of my great great grandfather Whylie Wilson, who I speculate gained his freedom when he was 16, which was 26 years before emancipation. More than anything, I wish I had more photos of my mom and my dad, Irene "Punch" Virginia Roberson and James "Jerry" Vernon Louie.
Was Effie's Delta blue?
Effie Wilson was my great grandmother. She was born in about 1875 and spent most of her life in the counties of Claiborne and Jefferson, MS, in the Delta. In 1920, she had 10 living children. They were Nancy, Willie, Lillie, Rachel, RT, Ibby/Abby, and Esther (later in life she would go by Estelle). They were all fathered by Willie Shorter. Her other children, Mariah, Frankie, and Fannie (my grandmother) were all fathered by Howard Pearl. Effie's mother was Abby/Ibby Tilgman and Whylie Wilson, and her siblings were Wiley, Thomas, Robert, Whylie, Bettie, Jane, Henry, Lucy, Ibbie, Ida, Ollie, and Charley.
Effie, born a Wilson, became a Shorter, then a Pearl, a Shorter again, and a Smith (via Robert Smith). There may have been some other name changes along the way. Following Effie through the decades on the census was interesting. I always knew when I had found her because she was always with her kids. She had enough of them with her for me to know that I had the right person. In a few censuses, her mom was with her.
I have not heard any oral stories about Effie. In fact I did not know her name until I was 26. I have one picture of her, which I also saw when I was 26. Effie, you have not been forgotten. I hope your life was filled with joy and laughter.


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Take a peak at the beauty of Fiji through the lense of our Canon cameras.
1) Greg channeling his 10 years of age on an uninhabited island within the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji. Ignore Greg's stupid commentary, focus on the beauty.
2) Ashley continues to push Greg to greater heights of athletic ability. This time in the pool.
3) A brief look into the incredible villa at Tokoriki Island Resort. Hands down the most incredible place we have ever rested our eyes.
4) O Come All Ye Faithful by John Wade. As performed by the adorable child choir of a local Mamanuca Island school in Fijian (Polynesian). See if you can follow along.
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Just to warn you guys, this is a weird one
A Bolivian man has been arrested and faces charges after he was caught having sex with the corpse of a woman. The 27-year-old nurse had worked at the hospital for six months when the unfortunate incident played out. To make matters even worse he was caught by the husband of the deceased who, and this is a direct quote from the police, "beat him until the uniformed security arrived".
We really can't blame the husband for that one.
Interestingly Bolivia does not have any laws against necrophilia, probably because it's a relatively small country with just 11 million people. Also it's probably just one of those things that you only make a law against after it happens. After all, you have to be a pretty weird person to anticipate corpse sex. But still, without the law, the Bolivian authorities are trying to work out the worst possible offence the nurse could be charged. So far they have 'profaning a corpse' and 'obscene acts' as the two most likely charges but everyone generally agrees on the same thing: this guy is f*cked up and he needs to go to jail.
The face of 27-year-old Grover Macuchapi who, uh... well he looks a bit odd, doesn't he?
But, how does the young man defend himself?
"I do not know, something has happened in my head. Something happened ... It was like a trance. The next thing I remember was feeling a blow from behind when the woman's husband hit me," he told local media.
This sounds to us like he's putting it down to sleep-walking. Which is a particularly ballsy attempt to get away with it but we're pretty sure it's not going to work. At the end of the day, he was caught having sex with a corpse. And you are not putting that down to sleep-walking! 'Raiding the fridge' is something you can blame on sleep-walking. Not necrophilia.
On a more serious note, it must have been a devastating experience for the husband of the deceased. Not only was he grieving the loss of one of the most important people in his life but the very people who he trusted to help care for her remains proceeded to abuse that trust in one of the most sickening ways imaginable. It must have been extremely upsetting, and we're glad the police decided to let it slip that he beat the living-daylights out of the culprit. In the circumstances, it was an understandable reaction to the events.


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No dominant national brand. According to The Wall Street Journal, general awareness of the average franchised home care agency is less than 1%. This is the Home Care Assistance Franchise opportunity.
Unique concept. Home Care Assistance has a unique business concept. We target consumers who need 24 hour, 7 days a week, live-in home care. This under-served market segment consists of people who have chronic, low level health problems, but who are also quite capable of living at home, well into the future. They simply need additional support to live independently.
Distinctive brand identity. We are so committed to building brand equity as the 24/7 Live-In Specialists that we secured a nationwide phone number for consumers to call who need our service: 1-866-4-LiveIn. We trademarked a name for this service: In Home Assisted LivingTM, and we are the only company in the industry to offer an exclusive We Will Be ThereTM Guarantee.
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I've worn the Metcon 2 forever, I've wide-ish fees, great width in the toe and decent drop/stability, but it's a heavier shoe. Enter the Metcon Flyknit 3. While lighter, the feels shoe much smaller than my regular 10 in Nike (Metcons and SB); this shoe just feels snug all around, but mostly in the tow area. The top mesh has no wiggle room - I don't think ordering a 1/2 size up would do anything but make it too roomy...it's just a snug shoe, like an 1/8th to 1/4 smaller than 'your' regular size. Really wish I ordered the MC5 (but the colorways are poor and so are the custom options).
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Ordered 1/2 size larger than my regular shoe size. Tried to put the shoes on and couldn't actually get my foot into the shoe. Tried loosening the laces completely but that made not difference. The place your foot goes through is unusually high and not flexible at all. It wasn't even close. Only my toes fit it. It was as though the shoes were three sizes too small. Very bummed because I really liked these.
Runs a bit small
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I am always a 10.5 in other Nike shoes. I've had the Metcon Free, multiple standard metcons, and epic react running shoes. There is almost no give to the top of this shoe, so it was crushing the top of my foot. My toes were also pushing against the front of the shoe. Great stability, great to run in, and good looking shoe, though. I am exchanging them for the 11.


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As the press for Star Wars: The Last Jedi begins in earnest, the detractors have also come back out in force as well. Once more, the comment sections and Reddit forums are awash in debates about whether the sequels are actually good or just nostalgia vehicles. As part of this debate, a sort of revisionist Star Wars history has started: more and more fans are leaping to defend the prequels. Once the most hated films the galaxy, the prequel trilogy has become cool in a way. Similarly, Star Wars: The Clone Wars has experienced a boom in popularity due to the way it enhances the prequel trilogy.
And then there is Star Wars Rebels, Lucasfilms' second major animated series. The show forgoes familiar protagonists such as Obi-Wan Kenobi or Anakin Skywalker (though both do appear in the show) in favor of a band of original characters. Initially, it had a familiar Disney premise - a spunky orphan named Ezra joins a ragtag group of rebels and learns the ways of the Force from Jedi-in-hiding Kanan. However, the show has moved far beyond the simple pilot to explore the larger origins of the rebellion itself. At the close of season three, the characters are almost unrecognizable from where they began, and despite airing on Disney XD the show's willingness to tackle darker themes make it more of a companion to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story than anything else, even though the body count is still relatively low.
From epic finales such as 'Twilight of the Apprentice' and 'Zero Hour' to remarkable character-centric stories like 'Trials of the Darksaber' and 'The Honorable Ones,' Rebels has proven time and time again that it more than lives up to the legacy of the many Star Wars films, shows, and books that have come before. Between the oftentimes graceful and mature narrative and the excellent character development, Rebels has emerged ahead of the pack as the best Star Wars prequel.
This will no doubt be a controversial statement to those embroiled in the prequel debates. Despite drawing large, enthusiastic crowds at Star Wars Celebration and inspiring its own devoted base in the fandom, some fans still criticize the show for being too childish. Common complaints center on the villains, Ezra's personality, and a lack of true emotional stakes. But what many seem to forget is that for all the show's thematic maturity, it is still a cartoon for all ages. This is Star Wars, after all. Of course good will triumph over evil and the heroes will snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Even so, Rebels shouldn't have to pull a Game of Thrones and wipe out a majority of the main cast simply to garner a reaction. Season four might see the death of major characters - after all, Kanan and Ezra can't be part of the rebellion when Luke shows up - but showrunner Dave Filoni has demonstrated (as he did in Clone Wars before it) that character arcs might not always end where we expect.
The balancing act between family-friendly entertainment and the more adult elements is also executed with a far more deftly than prequels or even in The Clone Wars in some cases. The prequels are often criticized for the way they blend juvenile slapstick like Jar Jar making "poodoo" jokes, children being murdered, domestic abuse, and complex political allegory all into the same narrative. The Clone Wars has a far better reputation, but it occasionally veered into territory too dark or violent for kids, losing track of its target audience. Some of the most famous moments in Star Wars are its darker moments, but at its heart, it has always been a space fairy tale, a hopeful story where good does triumph despite all odds. This is where Rebels truly excels. It never becomes unwatchable or too dark for children, even though parents were cautioned about the episode 'Twilight of the Apprentice,' but it also never shies away from the realities of rebellion.


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White chocolate and cream cheese mix with dulce de leche to create a light and airy no-bake caramel filling for the chocolate sandwich cookie crust.
There's always a reason to appreciate a no-bake dessert. In summer, it's our craving to soak up all the summer sun that keeps us out of the kitchen and at the pool or shopping for sundresses. Come holiday season, no bake sweets save the day when oven time is at a premium with all the Thanksgiving turkeys and all the Christmas pies.
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Description of Andean wine trail holiday in Argentina & ChilePerfect for foodies and wine enthusiasts this Andean Wine Trail allows you to taste South America's best wines and also get a taste of the scenic Andes Mountains, vibrant cultures and busy capital cities. Over the last 20 years, Argentina has exploded onto the international wine map and its reputation for producing fine wines continues to grow. Mendoza is Argentinas premier wine region, but the provinces of San Juan, La Rioja and Salta also produce excellent wines. If you have ever wanted to explore Argentina, savour local wine and cuisine and experience the tranquility of the classically quaint city of Santiago de Chile, this is the trip for you.
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Your holiday will help support local people and conservation. We must also reduce CO2. Learn about the CO2 emissions of this holiday and how to reduce them.
Having travelled extensively ourselves and witnessed first-hand how tourism can have either positive or negative effects on local communities; we vowed to always endeavour to leave a positive mark on all places we visit and send clients. Our clients requirements are of primary importance to us at all times, as we know that our growth and success depend on their continued support.
While we are there: We will visit protected conservation areas, such as the Cousiño Macul Vineyards, the Casablanca Valley and the coastal valleys of the Valparaiso Region, and ensure that our clients are given the correct guidance to minimise impact on the environment and respect the natural wonders of the area. All these protected areas and reserves use guides who are local to the area and have been trained, bettering their communities. These guides typically communicate all the dos and donts while visiting these protected areas. Typically these areas also ask for a fee to appreciate the protected area. These fees go to conservation and infrastructure efforts directly supporting the reserve.
While travelling: Many of the resorts and operators we work with offer our clients free drinking water refills to minimise wastage of plastic bottles through out the trips; and ask clients if they want items laundered before simply washing towels and linens unnecessarily, to conserve water. While in remote areas, we carry rubbish with us and ensure we do not disturb anything in the natural environment.
This trip has a strong focus on exploring natural wonders with the aim of fostering a love of and respect for the environment and subsequently conservation in the areas visited.
As a company: We strive to operate as a paperless company as far as possible, and recycle wherever facilities are available. We use toxic-free fair trade products whenever we can.
This tour has been designed to both operate in a way that minimises our impact on the environment that we visit and to maximise the benefit that our clients can have on the host community. We endeavour to follow responsible guidelines, as with all trips. Guests will be briefed on responsible tourism at the start of the trip, and encouraged to be mindful of the environment and respectful of local people and culture.
While we are there: Local wine farms and restaurants in the wine valleys will enjoy increased foreign visits with local many sales of local products. We encourage our clients to have a truly immersive experience as well as support the livelihood of the local community. We ensure guests have opportunities to purchase locally produced traditional crafts at the source, ensuring maximum financial benefit to producers and artisans. We travel in small groups to ensure our customers can interact with locals in a meaningful way and to ensure that any impact on local communities is minimised.
While in Buenos Aires you will experience the traditional neighbourhood, San Telmo and then onto the neighbourhood of La Boca where you'll see the colourful zinc houses, formerly a place of refuge for early immigrants to Argentina.
We also recommend you experience Puerto Madero, an old port that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. Palermo and Recoleta are also great parts of the city to experience local bars, cafes and fine restaurants.
We recommend local wine tours that will take you to the homes of the most traditional cellars in the central region of Mendoza, Santiago de Chile and Valparaiso. The focus will be to relax, explore and enjoy local wines and cuisine in these regions.
Where we stay: As a boutique travel company we recommend unique and authentic travel experiences. We prefer to use local suppliers who recommend accommodation that will add to the uniqueness and sense of adventure of the trip and we therefore encourage our clients to stay in privately owned accommodation where possible to support the local community. Where the hotel owners source staff, produce, products and other services from within the local community. This gives the local people an opportunity to gain financially from the increase in tourism in the area.
Typically with all our tailor-made trips to destinations we enjoy offering new routes and encourage travel to areas that are not on the main tourist trails and further support communities.
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SimTec in cooperation with EL.K.E.ME. (www.elkeme.gr), the research center of VIOHALCO Group of companies, constructed a mathematical model for the simulation of batch annealing furnaces for aluminum strip in coiled form installed at the EL.V.AL. production company. The coils are formed by winding aluminum strips, of various thicknesses and widths after a cold rolling process. Annealing may last up to 24 [h], depending on the coil size and strip thickness. These furnaces have dimensions 7.0×5.5×4.5 [m] and the thermal energy consumed is approximately 1.2 [MW].
Annealing is crucial for the improvement and uniformity of the mechanical properties of the metal (grey cylinders in 1st figure) following the straining of cold rolling and is performed in nitrogen atmosphere to avoid oxidation due to the elevated temperature. The heat to nitrogen is provided by 12 direct burners which throw the flue gases inside perpendicular U fire tubes (red in 1st figure). In order to prevent surface overheating of the coils, an internal Π-shaped curtain traverses the whole length of the furnace (yellow in 1st figure). Nitrogen flow is achieved by the action of two horizontally-arranged axial fans (blue in 1st figure), so that a high heat transfer coefficient due to forced convection exists between nitrogen and aluminum. Nitrogen and aluminum (surface and internal) temperature is monitored by thermocouples, and burner and fan operation is controlled by an automation system, so that the desired annealing temperature curve (nitrogen temperature vs annealing time) is realized.
The study included:
- Construction of geometry from available 2D mechanical drawings and mesh generation.
- Construction of the mathematical model in FLUENT CFD package for the solution of turbulent nitrogen flow and heat transfer in nitrogen and solids including radiation. All material properties used were taken functions of temperature.
- Thermal conductivity of the coils was not uniform but orthotropic, due to the existence of the gap between successive strips of aluminum.
- Fan operation was realized by importing into FLUENT's special fan model their characteristic curves (ΔP vs Q data points).
- The automatic operation of fans and burners according to the programmed annealing curve was achieved by the authoring of external routines in FLUENT, so that the actual process is faithfully simulated.
The initial target of the study and the sensitivity analysis of the various process operating parameters (strip dimensions, number of coils, alloy type, fan or/and burner failures), was to map the performance of the annealing furnace, whereas a subsequent goal is to optimize the process (achieve temperature uniformity and annealing time reduction).


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Utter Gutters is a leading home improvement company, specialising in roofing, guttering, carports and verandahs in Adelaide, South Australia. Utter Gutters was established over a decade ago with a clear objective to set the standard in customer service and quality products. Our 'can do' approach to customer service sets us apart from our competitors, and is highly valued by homeowners and businesses throughout Adelaide and regional South Australia. Utter Gutters offer a truly unique experience, which is backed by our product and workmanship guarantees.
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Let's make one thing clear: You (yes, you) can complete a Tough Mudder. Will you need to do some training? Some. Maybe. Will you need to go all Rocky and quit your job to train full time in a wintery Siberian barn? No. Far from it.
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October 2014
INSTALLUX Gulf is building on the strengths of its French parent company, which has seen significant growth since its vertical integration into aluminium extrusion in 2010.
Aluminium systems provider Installux took over the Barcelona production unit of one of its suppliers and created IES (Installux Extrusion Services) in July of that year. This unit, which has an annual output of 8,000 tonnes per year, has recently purchased its own premises which will allow it to install a second extrusion line.
"This marks a strategic move in Installux's plans to grow its extrusion business, and its vertical integration" says Basim Al Saie, general manager of the Bahrain-based Installux Gulf, the regional office of Installux.
Installux, which operates one of the most modern vertical coating lines in Europe, has upgraded its thermal break system and invested in a new high-capacity Decoral wood finish line, he adds.
To ensure its growth in the market, Installux continues to invest in research and development (R&D) which has resulted in a number of new-generation products, which not only boast environment-friendliness and energy efficiency but also keep pace with the design trends in the industry, says Al Saie.
In the region, Installux Gulf has released three new series – the Espace 70 casement, Comete 70 heavy-duty doors, and the 32 Galaxie sliding series and is set to launch the Univers 70 UCW unitised curtain-walling system.
"The 70 and 32 are based on the 70TH and the 32TH, which incorporate thermal break and enjoy great success in the European market since their launch a few years ago. We have basically taken the TH models and cloned it into a non-thermal break system for the Gulf region," says Al Saie.
The 70 and 32 series, which use the same accessories and tooling as their 70TH and the 32TH counterparts, have a modern design and feature concealed drainage and can accommodate a glazing thickness of up to 55 mm for the hinged versions and 32 mm for sliding windows and doors. They offer a U-value of 1.4 W/sq m K for the hinged and 1.6 W/sq m K for sliding units.
The series have slim profiles, in line with today's market trends for greater transparency and hence wider expanses of glass. They can be used to create sliding windows up to 3 m high.
The profiles have a width of 70 mm – wider than any system available on the market for a non-thermal series, according to Al Saie – which allows the integration of concealed door closers, hinges and concealed electromechanical locking systems for casement windows and doors.
The 70 and 32 series were soft launched in the Gulf region in May and the response was "fantastic", according to Al Saie.
"We have installed our first project – a private villa in Bahrain – which has been a big success and are currently doing a number of projects," he adds. The official launch of these products will be held early next year, when Installux Gulf also intends to launch its new unitised curtain-walling system.
The Univers 70 UCW has a number of features and can include sun louvres and openings up to 3 m high and 1.5 m wide. The system can incorporate stone and composite sheet cladding within each module and will be available in standard formats, with horizontal lines or as four-sided structural glazing.
Installux Gulf now also has a blast-resistant certified curtain-walling system following a test undertaken in the UK for a project in Kuwait. The system has been certified by an independent UK test laboratory, says Al Saie.
Meanwhile, the company – which operates throughout the region out of Bahrain – is expanding its workforce to cover its growing market in the GCC states, which are all showing strong signs of sustained growth, he adds. Installux Gulf has carried out projects in the Gulf, Lebanon, northern Iraq, Iran and the Indian sub-continent.
"We have enjoyed a good relationship with our clients, thanks to our continued commitment to our core values which focus on high-quality services, technical competence and integrity, which has ensured that we are recognised in the market as a dependable partner for the long term," he says.
He continues: "One thing I feel passionately about is the quality of projects, and it is sad to see end-users suffer as a result of price wars among contractors leading to pressures on subcontractors to make up for low margins. This, in the end, results in projects that have inferior products and quality in most cases; this was not how many projects started in the first place!"
Al Saie believes that the building codes in the region need to be revised as they are inadequate, weak and narrow in their scope and do not encompass energy efficiency and conservation and green technology.
"Developers factor in the short-term costs rather than looking at the long term. The current construction practices in most GCC are not sustainable. We are wasting our natural resources, by using them to generate ever expanding demand for electricity to cool homes, and buildings which are energy inefficient," he emphasises.


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I got a private care giving job for a family recently. They hired me to spend the night at their place so they could get some much needed sleep. Respite care. I was to get up in the night and help their 97 year old mum if need be. Warm milk. Pillow fluff. Trip to the loo.
I liked her, and she liked me. Old friends right away. She told me I looked exactly like her sister, as we sipped tea from decorative china. She said it was my nose and showed me a picture of it in a wedding album from 1942. It was true. Spitting image.
I spent only a few nights with her at home when, unfortunately, she got sick. She was taken to the hospital. The family requested that I continue to spend the nights with her so they could go home to sleep. She liked me after all. My old friend.
Two weeks of palliative care. Lots of unknowns but each night I held her hand. We talked late into the night. I reassured her with a warm cloth on her face. Made sure she had breakthrough medication if she was in pain. Prayed for her. Sang her old gospel songs for comfort. Counted her breaths as they got short and shallow. Swing low. Sweet chariot. Rattle rattle.
Her condition worsened quickly. Delusions and hallucinations. "It is OK, I am here, the room is not swallowing us up." I told her I was not the person to take her to the 'waiting place' and to hold on until the morning. I told her the earthquake was not real. I listened as she revealed things she never told a soul in her life. Her biggest regrets. Greatest fears. The loves. Her joys. Her face frozen in moments remembering them all. "Hush now. There, there. Let's tuck you in." Lavender sprits. Fleecy blanket.
When she would fall asleep, gripping tight, to me and to life itself, I studied her hands. They were wrinkled and warm. Delicate and strong. I imagined all the things she did with them. She held her babies and patted their bums, kneaded dough for apple pies, lovingly mended her husbands navy jacket, wrote thank-you notes for gifts, wiped tears away and here she was holding me. A stranger. A caregiver. A friend.
I looked down at our hands folded together and considered our age difference. The pressing reality of her inevitable end made me beg for the lesson I could take from this. I sat there, watching her struggle to breathe as I inhaled youthfulness and vitality with ease. Her heart weakening and slowing while mine, strong and proud. The irony. The beauty. The mysterious purpose. The sobering knowing that one day soon someone would be holding my wrinkled old hand. To trust that there will be a friend, someone to hold. To hope.
In the morning, the room filled with new cards and fresh flowers. The daughter came and leaned into her mum's ear and whispered, everyone sends their love – sealing the message with a tear and a kiss. A witness to the process of a family letting go, I listened to the stories that brought rest to my darling friend.
"She and dad were truly, truly in love. They moved a lot but mum never complained. She made a home wherever she landed."
"When the telephone became a household item, she would spend hours talking to family overseas. Dad would supply the tea. Some nights, I fell asleep to the sounds of her laughing with her sister in England. It was wonderful."
"Mum taught us to be good, moral people. She was a warm and caring mother."
"She was loved, much loved."
As my lady remembered her fondest and most precious memories, they became the stories that filled the room on her last days. They were her joy. They were her peace. They would be carried by those who loved her.
Night night. Pillow fluff. Lavender sprits. Kiss on the cheek. Rest now, old friend.


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Princes Gate
Period splendour at Princes Gate SW7
Top flight executives expect the best when they're choosing a home - traditional architecture, period charm, a contemporary interior and an exclusive central London address are high on most wish lists. But many period homes simply aren't designed for the way people choose to live today. Period conversions in particular may look grand from the outside, but they can have surprisingly small rooms and awkward layouts. So when a client recently asked us to transform an apartment in prestigious Princes Gate near Hyde Park in central London, a radical redesign was on the cards.
The second floor apartment, in a Grade II listed, white stucco fronted Victorian building, scored highly when it came to location. But inside, the rooms were small due to a stud wall being addeed to create a bedroom which then reduced the reception space and didn't reflect the grandeur of the building's impressive facade. "The solution was far reaching and involved completely redesigning the interior, demolishing all of the internal walls and reconfiguring the space to create a bright, modern and elegant living space," comments Amar Tufail, head of refurbishment at InStyle Direct.
"Working closely with the architect, structural engineer, listed building planning department and the Kensington & Chelsea planning department to ensure we could achieve what the client wanted yet following planning's strict criteria, we started by taking down all of the internal walls, giving a blank canvas. We restored the original reception room retaining the three, huge floor to ceiling windows which flood the room with light. We then opened the supporting wall to create a sleek, new, ultra-modern kitchen with its own dining area."
"Continuing the new layout, we created two new bedrooms, both with ensuites, replacing the existing three small bedrooms," adds Amar. "This might seem an unusual decision and we usually advise against reducing the number of bedrooms as it affects the value of a property. However, in this case, our client, a letting agent with a middle eastern client, wanted the reception room to have a real 'wow' factor, and redesigning the interior was the only way to create the light, bright space he envisaged."
"With the new layout complete, we turned our attention to the detailing. It's always preferable to retain original period features. We refurbish where we can - for example, we restored original French doors to the reception room and we overhauled the original storm shutters by hand so they were fully working again (they probably had been sealed shut for about 50 years!). But sometimes that isn't possible and in this case, we had to fit new cornicing and plasterwork, handmade by a specialist craftsman, which accurately replicates the original."
The result is a fantastic mix of traditional and contemporary - a huge, double height living space, beautiful period features and of course, uber-luxurious kitchen and bathrooms - exactly the 7* residence that senior executives snap up.
"Not all our clients know we carry out renovation and refurbishment works on this scale but this illustrates what can be achieved," adds Amar. "Sometimes you need to think outside the box, literally, to create a living space as stunning and functional as this".
Once the property was ready, a furnishing package from InStyle Direct's Exclusive range was promptly installed. "The furnishings brought the property to life and the letting agent's client is delighted with the apartment which now does justice to its prestigious setting and location. When the client saw it, he had to seriously consider whether to still let it or move in himself!"


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2014 Buick Regal offers all-weather all-wheel-drive
Along with the technology, safety, and styling enhancements offered on the redesigned Buick Regal and Regal GS, is the newly available advanced all-wheel-drive.
"Living in the Snowbelt, Corry, Erie, Warren and Jamestown, NY drivers, associate all-wheel-drive vehicles with wintery weather, the Regal's on-demand automatic AWD system is designed to help provide better control in all weather and road conditions, including dry surfaces" said Robert Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick.
Using a system that can distribute power both front to rear and side to side, the Regal is able to shift torque to the wheels based on vehicle data and driver input. When trekking through snow and icy conditions better control is achieved through improved traction and stability with drive to all four wheels.


text: Friday 28 November 2014 Professor Martin James to deliver professional lecture on social media effects On Wednesday 3 December Professor Martin James PhD, MA, BA (Hons) Senior Lecturer in Popular Music, will be delivering an inaugural professorial lecture exploring the way in which social media has altered relationships with traditional media such as TV, magazine and music. The lecture, entitled 'V2.0 Music Industries: adventures in the MEdiaverse', investigates how social media encourages 'imagined ego communities', where the individual can access a range of product information immediately and according to their needs – their 'MEdiaverse' – rather than the traditional targeting of products towards a defined market segment or 'imagined community'. This presents problems for industries still geared towards mass market models. The MEdiaverse is represented through fragmented, niche media consumption which responds to taste, identity creation and timescales. Professor James initially discussed these ideas in a paper entitled 'A silent voice across the MEdiaverse: The Next Day as identities presumed.' Here, Professor James focused on David Bowie's album The Next Day as a conceptual representation of the 'imagined ego community'. The paper was published in Celebrity Studies and based on a post on Professor James' State of Base blog –stateofbass.wordpress.com. The lecture will take place at 3pm on Wednesday 3 December in the Itchen Lecture Theatre, Southampton Solent University Conference Centre. This free event is open to the public. To register a space please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Share this article Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Print


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Teaching Special Needs (SN)
SN501: Teaching Exceptional Students in Inclusive Settings
This course explores strategies for meeting the various learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds in an inclusive setting. Best practices are examined including curriculum accommodations and modification in the content areas, instructional approaches, and behavioral supports in the general education classroom setting.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: None
SN502: Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities
This course provides an overview of learning disabilities among K-12 students and discusses theoretical issues and teaching strategies. It focuses on building strategies for effective interventions and transition planning. Additionally, the course explores various procedures for working in a collaborative setting to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: None
SN503: Teaching Students With Behavioral Disorders
This course provides an overview of emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) that have an impact on academic achievement in educational settings. Students will learn about the types of disorders and how to create an effective and supportive classroom environment. Students will review the federal, state, and local requirements for diagnosis and interventions in public and private educational environments, as well as alternative educational placements. The importance of working as a collaborative team for students with EBD will be emphasized.
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Y'all Marching?
How many of you are marching tomorrow for Memorial Day? I don't expect many responses cus it's really late here, but I'd like to know. What are you playing? Our marching band *was* going to play National Emblem as we marched, but we cancelled the parade because of rain, so we're just playing the National Anthem and Stars and Stripes Forever at the ceremony.
(Also, I apologize if my activity is annoying to any of you. I'm excited to talk with people who are as enthusiastic about music and saxophones as I am.)


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05 May 2015
- Tamar SB said...
I am reading "The Interpreter of Maladies" a collection of short stories by the author of "The Namesake" - also, highly recommend "The Secret Lives of Dresses"
- 05 May, 2015
- elizabeth said...
I loved the Shadow Children series by Haddix which was meant for junior high/high school but is well written with a riveting storyline.
- 05 May, 2015
- sarah said...
I suspect we read different kinds of books so my recommendations may be of no value. For young adult I always suggest Megan Whalen Turner and Melina Marchetta. Neat photo!
- 05 May, 2015
- Pieni Lintu said...
I've read all Henning Mankell's Wallander books and I love them. Maybe you'll find those in English too. Now I have Stieg Larsson Millenium series last book in progress. Oh my..those books are heavy!
- 05 May, 2015
- Rebecca said...
Are you on Goodreads? I review every book I read there under the name Becky Haegele. Here are just a few I liked: The Islander
by Cynthia Rylant; Crow Lake by Mary Lawson; Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Ford, Jamie; The Pilot's Wife
Shreve, Anita; The Queen of Water, Resau, Laura - there's more on my list over there.
- 05 May, 2015
- Marilyn said...
I'm big on "how to" books. I'm currently reading Bob Weil's "The Art of iPhone Photography".
- 05 May, 2015
I seem to be way too busy to read, which is horrible. Love the picture!
- 05 May, 2015
- abrianna said...
I was wondering why the monkey needed book recommendations :) My Blessing and I have been enjoying the Bryan Davis books. His first series is "Dragons in our Midst" and he has other series as well. They are fantasy tales about good vs evil and can be read by anyone 11 and up. Some of his series are meant for older teens but I have enjoyed the "younger" books s well. He also introduces some ideas that I think are mind blowing if you did not know about them before. I did know about them so it was not mind blowing for me, but it was for a friend of mine. I am now reading the Starlight series which is two series that can be read in tandem (which is what I am doing) or alone. The Dragons of Starlight is a bit easier, the Tales of Starlight is a bit more mature. No gore or horror and bad behavior is not glorified.
- 05 May, 2015
- Kayni D said...
Love the monkey photo! I haven't been reading any novels lately, as my plate is full of textbook reading for grad school. I'd love to start reading for leisure soon.
- 06 May, 2015
- EarlK said...
The monkey looks like it is out of books, too. I am currently reading the Elah Clah series by Aimee and David Thurlo. Ella Clah is a former FBI agent now with Navajo police in Shiprock, New Mexico.
- 06 May, 2015
- Dotti said...
There is a sequel to Rosie Project, The Rosie Effect. You'll probably like it if you liked Project.
- 06 May, 2015
- Stephanie Robinson said...
I've just read The Secrets of the Singer Girls by Kate Thompson and loved it - it's set in the East End in the second world war so may not be everyone's taste, but for me it was an emotional page-turner. And the photo made me smile :) #LTTL
- 06 May, 2015
- Lisa said...
I'm a John Grisham fan and anything that has to do with apologetics. Love the Grisham books and you couldn't go wrong with any of them!
- 07 May, 2015
Great capture of the monkey. :) I read, but of late have been amiss. Last reads were Sandra Brown, Corrie Ten Boom, Introverts and Extrovers, and am currently reading through the Bible with a group. Have lots on my kindle that I've downloaded for free. Also a great one is Drawing Breath by new author, Laurie Boris. Very touching story.
- 07 May, 2015
- Molly said...
The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson. I LOVE that book soooo much.
- 08 May, 2015
- Lisa Kerner said...
I'm totally coming back to this... this post is right up my alley... I just finished Girl on the Train, and am reading We Were not Ourselves right now. I loved All The Light We Cannot See, and The Nightingale. Still Alice was really good too. I need to write down everyones suggestions.
- 09 May, 2015
- Heidi's Wanderings said...
That monkey looks sweet. And I've been reading A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy it's really good you should check out her books they're great!
- 12 May, 2015
- carolina rico said...
Wow.... how do you do it?? Lately I don´t have the time to read that much... the last one I read was ¨how to be an American wife¨by Margaret dilloway... It is a great read and I think you would love it since it about an Asian girl (japanese) getting married and going to live in the US during II WW...
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Some 50,000 pounds of potatoes spilled across the North Carolina roadway on I-77 after the driver of a big rig fell asleep driving and crashed.
Several drivers behind the truck rushed to aid the driver of the tractor-trailer, which crashed against the guardrail around 2 a.m. Friday with such force the engine flew out of the truck, Gina Esposito reported for WSOC-TV. The driver was rushed to Carolinas Medical Center but is expected to fully recover.
"Maybe he fell sleep, and sadly hit the guard rail," Garrett Bonacci, one of the rescuers, told the local news station. "Thank the Lord he's all right."
Officials hoped to remove the damaged truck and its spud load before rush hour, but eventually determined the potato pick-up would last until at least noon.
True story. A snow plow is being used to move the potatoes on the ramp at 77S exit 9c #Fryday #highwaymashup pic.twitter.com/CIdLtmUBRo— Brian Christiansen (@BrianFox46) May 6, 2016
Although drowsy driving generally makes news only for these dramatic accidents, such as when potatoes hit the road, 88 percent of police officers have stopped what they thought was a drunk driver who turned out to be sleepy, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. A similar share of police say drowsy driving is just as serious as drunk driving and deserves far more attention than it receives.
Although drowsy driving is difficult to track nationally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 83,000 crashes due to drivers' drowsiness occurred each year, on average, between 2005 and 2009. Young men and night shift workers are among those most at risk, according to NHTSA.
In Britain, which keeps more detailed crash records than the United States, drowsy driving causes 15 percent of roadway crashes, according to the National Sleep Foundation, according to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Since studies from Stanford suggest Americans sleep less than Europeans – and feel more tired as a result – the US percentage is likely higher.
"The number of individuals sleepy or drowsy during situations where they should be alert is disturbing," Dr. Maurice Ohayon, psychiatry professor at Stanford University and director of the Stanford Sleep Epidemiology Research Center, told LiveScience at the time. "Sleepiness is underestimated in its daily life consequences for the general population, for the shift workers and for the people reducing their amount of sleep for any kind of good reasons. It is always a mistake to curtail your sleep."
As many as 1 in 25 Americans admit to having fallen asleep at the wheel in the past month. The Center for Disease Control recommends that drivers who notice themselves drifting across lanes, blinking or yawning frequently, or simply not remembering their most recent miles driven pull over for a short nap or, if possible, switch drivers.
The most important preventative step, though, is a good night's sleep before driving. During a study of Americans who crashed because of drowsy driving, the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center looked for a relationship between sleep patterns and the proceeding crash. One-quarter of the drivers who fell asleep at the wheel had fewer than six hours of sleep, as had more than one third of those whose crash was blamed on fatigue. Researchers concluded that those who slept 7 hours increased their chances of a crash by 1.2 times, compared to those who got a full 8 hours or more, and sleeping 6 to 7 hours almost doubled the chances of a crash.


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Ahmed Kabore
2016 │Burkina Faso
Why did you choose Georgia Southern?
In 2008 I was a student at Savannah Technical College ready to complete my associate degree in Surgical Technology. Just before graduation, I received a $5000 scholarship to continue my education in a four-year institution.
With the help of my mentors from Savannah Tech, we contacted a recruiter from Georgia Southern University, who contacted Ron Jones and told him, "I have a young man from Burkina Faso full of potential that you may want to meet." The following day, Ron came to Savannah Tech. After his presentation of Georgia Southern, I was excited and decided to apply.
What is your favorite Georgia Southern memory?
It is hard to say because I have so many of them. I remember one day I went to the Dining Commons to have lunch before class and while I was looking at my phone, someone asked me if he could join me for lunch. When I looked up, it was the president of Georgia Southern University. I was shocked and excited at the same time. We talked the entire time and he asked multiples questions about my program and my country. It is a moment I will always cherish.
What is your current job position and where are you living?
I'm currently living in Burkina Faso (West Africa). I moved back to my country of origin to work. I'm a Public Health Doctor and my country needs experts to help control most diseases that can be prevented through behavioral change and public health education.
What do you love about your job?
I'm currently working at the Centre MURAZ, a national health research institution in Burkina Faso. Its mission is to contribute to the prevention, diagnosis, and control of communicable and noncommunicable diseases by promoting and carrying out health research, training healthcare personnel, and providing high-level expertise in medical biology, public health, and social sciences.
How has your experience at Georgia Southern helped you in your career?
At Georgia Southern University, I had friends from different countries which taught me about many cultures. Right now, I can call myself a global citizen because I have connections all over the world and it makes things easy for me when I want to learn about certain practices around the globe in the field of public health.
What career advice would you give to current Georgia Southern International students?
I will advise them to follow their dreams and consider the needs of their countries of origin. I think it is important for one to pursue a program that can benefit many people especially your own, and make a difference in many lives especially when one is a great resource to his/her country.
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text: Mr Shay takes you on a musical journey using his 'mouth drums' and digital instruments to open your imagination to the world of sound. Shay is a Leicester based beat-boxer and loop extraordinaire, who has marked the city with his unique blend of comical beat-production. You will watch him create music from start to finish using anything and everything as his instruments. Every performance has the audience at the heart of it, using interactivity to make the viewers feel very much a part of the show! Mr Shay uses his art form as a way to uplift and connect with people, focusing his content around positive messages and social issues.


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Bella Coola Heli Sports
Canada: British Columbia
Bella Coola Heli Sports is your choice if you are looking for a special experience: small groups for skiing, all this within wild and breathtaking, heavily glaciated scenery!
Base 3: Pantheon Heli Ranch Packages
Pantheon Heli Skiing Experience
Its All About You And Your Closest Friends!
Awesome powder and long runs combined with pristine mountain wilderness, makes heliskiing and heliboarding in the Pantheon's a unique and remarkable experience.
Trip Highlights
- Exclusive use of your very own heli-skiing tenure just for you group: a whopping 1.1 million acres!
- Explore new areas and ski first descents
- Exclusive use of the White Saddle Ranch
- Ski the largest most dramatic peaks in British Columbia
- Single occupancy accommodation at the pioneering White Saddle Ranch
- Possibility to ski on both your arrival and departure days
- Choice of Semi-Private Heli or Private Heli program
- A-Star B2 helicopter - the best heli-skiing machine!
The Pantheon Heli Skiing Experience
This program is the ultimate in flexibility and exclusivity. Imagine: a jet powered helicopter that can fly anywhere you want, untracked snow as far as the eye can see, two guides to lead you to the best stashes, and just you and seven of your best friends to enjoy it all.
With no other groups competing for the powder there is no need to rush, so no stress. After half a day of adjusting to this world of plenty, you will be relaxed enough to also enjoy the scenery.
The standard Pantheon program is a semi-private heli format with two groups of four sharing the machine. If you book a full week, there is 17 hours of flying time included (8.5 hours for each load in the heli). Its up to the group to decide, together with their guide, whether the goal is to hammer the maximum amount vertical or to explore the area and maybe ski some first descents? Its your program, you decide!
On average groups ski 8 or 12 runs per day or 15,000–25,000 vertical feet (5,000–8,000 v/m). However, when conditions are good and guests up for it, 40,000 v/f (12,000 v/m) days are very much a reality. In a perfect week it is easily possible to ski over 150,000 v/f (46,800 v/m).
It is also possible to book this program as a private heli. In this case there is only one load in the machine and the group has 10 hours of flying time.
Heli Skiing Safari: Lodge to Lodge
A Heli Skiing Journey Unlike Any Other!
Think of Tweedsmuir's Heli Skiing Safari, but in reverse! This is the most exclusive tour of them all and the ultimate in adventure heliskiing—similar to our popular semi-private or private helicopter tours, but with a major twist.
Trip Highlights
- A private helicopter just for you and your friends
- Explore the full reach of our 10,700 sq/km of terrain
- Stay at three seperate wilderness lodges
- Ski first descents all the way from the fjords to the highest peak in BC
- Choice of Private Heli or Semi-private Heli program
The Perfect Heli Skiing Journey
Maybe you have visited one of our locations, now you can visit two, on the same holiday! By combining the two tenures you will have the opportunity to ski and ride our total landmass of more then 1,070,000 hectares. This is 10,700 sq/km (4,180 sq/m) or if you prefer, 2.64 million acres of incredible terrain. This is as BIG as it comes, and is more area than you can heliski in a lifetime.
The week starts in our Pantheon Heli SKiing Zone for 2-3 days while based at the White Saddle Ranch. This is a working cattle ranch situated on the Chilcotin Plateau in cowboy country, with authentic western hospitality and ambiance. The owners are true pioneers, having built the ranch and lived off the grid since the 1960's. To this day the ranch generates its own power and was only recently connected for telephone service. During March its calving time. With luck and if you are keen, you may have an opportunity to help out! During the summer months the ranch hosts an eclectic mix of mountain climbers and movie stars in search of untrammeled wilderness.
Mid week, on a day chosen by your guide, you will transit to our second heli ski operation at Tweedsmuir. You will fly and ski 200 kilometres up the spine of the Coast Range, past the infamous Klinaklini River, the mighty Monarch Ice field, and stunning Ape Lake. These are areas that rarely see a visitors and there are still peaks and valleys that don't have names.
As evening arrives you will land at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, your home for the next couple nights. Over the following days, every morning the heli picks you up, flies you up to the snow for an unforgettable day in the mountains, then back down to the lodge for the night.
You will round out the week by heliskiing and exploring the terrain in and around the Tweedsmuir Park Lodge and the Bella Coola Valley.
If the possibility arises and the group is keen to keep exploring, there may also be an opporunity to stay at the Bute Inlet Lodge on the shores of Bute Inlet for a night. This would complete a remarkable exploration of our entire permit area, from North to South and east to West. It would be like having the entire Swiss Alps to ski in just for you and your private group.


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text: The BIG EAST Conference announced Tuesday its new football divisions for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. UCF will be grouped with Cincinnati, Connecticut, Louisville, Rutgers and USF in the East Division.Current Conference USA members Houston, Memphis and SMU will be featured in the West Division along with Boise State, San Diego State and Temple."This new alignment gives the Conference and its fans the best of both worlds ? national exposure that is a result of the BIG EAST being in six of the top 10 U.S. media markets ? with a schedule that focuses on spirited regional rivalries,


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Weeks in the football boot world do not get much bigger than the week we just had. With three massive boot launches, midweek European fixtures and a big week of Premier League, we normally do not get much better weeks than that! The Instep has your first and best round up of the big boot spots from the weekend and midweek games, from the big boot switches, custom boots and everything in between, take a look at what caught our eye this week…
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – Nike Mercurial Vapor IX CR
While it is hard to name the biggest boot release from the week just past, my award for the most stunning and sophisticated boot has to be the new Mercurial Vapor IX CR. Cristiano brought the boot out for the first time in what is the biggest fixture in Spanish football, the El Clasico. Ronaldo may not have got the result he wanted, but the boot certainly looked stunning under the floodlight of Camp Nou, and we are sure we will see Ronaldo score his first goal in the boot sooner rather than later.
Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – adidas F50 adiZero TRX (Custom)
While the Galaxy Vapor may have been the best looking colourway of the week, we still have to give credit to the new Enlightened range of adidas boots that came out this week. Adidas ensured Messi still got in on the fun, with adidas giving the star a one off edition of his signature colourway where the laces and three adidas stripes have been coated with the reflective material. Messi has been wearing his signature colourway for quite a while now, but we expect him to be seen in the next F50 adiZero very soon…
Xavi (Barcelona) – adidas Predator LZ II
When you put a classy black and white colourway onto a boot that carries a name reeking with tradition, you are always going to be left with a stunning boot! There were plenty of players who brought out the Enlightened pack Predator LZ during the midweek Champions League fixtures, with Xavi being one of them. The Enlightened pack of boots was meant to be a one off only to be worn in the Champions League, but Xavi wore the boots in Barcelona's triumph over Real Madrid on the weekend. With two successive wins wearing the boots, it might take Xavi a bit of convincing to let the boots go.
Archie Thompson (Melbourne Victory) – adidas F50 adiZero TRX Yamamoto
Then we hit the release of the week that probably dropped the most jaws and drew the most bewildered response. You do not see many boot releases like the special Yamamoto F50 adiZero, and while they are limited to just 2,000 pairs, Archie Thompson has been given the honor of being the only athlete in the A-League allowed to wear the boots on behalf of adidas. Thompson signed up with adidas earlier this month, and he put in a cool assist for James Troisi whilst wearing the Yamamoto F50.
Adlene Guedioura (Crystal Palace) – Nike Hypervenom Phantom (Custom)
Nothing quite says class like a whiteout boot, and that seems to be something Adlene Goedioura believes in! While we to see a white Hypervenom colourway, Guedioura has worked his way around the problem by getting a customised pair of on NikeiD. In saying that, we never see Nike release whiteout boots, but the result is certainly a stunning one in the case of the Hypervemom. So, message to Nike: start churning out whiteout boots!
Dani Alves (Barcelona) – adidas miCoach F50 adiZero
While a lot of players switched into new boots this weekend, the most intriguing boot switch is certainly Dani Alves making the strange move to the old second generation F50 adiZero. Alves has been front and centre in the promotion of the recently released Nitrocharge, but the Barcelona full back took a step back in wearing the old F50 adiZero. It has been highly publicized that Alves wears a Nitrocharge customised with a Sprintskin upper, but maybe Alves wanted to settle for the lightness of the adiZero against speed machines in the form of Ronaldo and Bale for El Clasico.
Kolo Toure (Liverpool) – adidas Predator LZ II
While the jump between the Predator LZ and the LZ II was not a huge one, Kolo Toure has been sitting pretty with the launch colourway of the original LZ since the start of the season. Toure has finally updated his boots to the Blue/White/Orange LZ II, and now that I think of it, there are certainly some similarities that can be drawn between the design of the original launch LZ and the new LZ II colourway…
Jose Angel Crespo (Bologna) – Nike Mercurial Vapor IX (Custom)
Edlene Guedioura was not the only one seen hitting up NikeiD this week, and he also was not the only one seen walking away with a white pair of boots! Nothing really says flashy like a white pair of boots (okay, maybe the Enlightened pack takes that to the next level), but there is something about a white pair of Vapor IXs that makes us fall weak at the knees. We think Crespo's Vapors seem to be inspired by the White/Blue Vapor IV released way back in 2008, which is still one of my favourite Mercurial colourways of all time. I guess the secondary launch colourway of the Vapor VIII was pretty close to it though…
That is it for our boot spotting this week, what was your favourite spot this week? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.


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Pride in Bedford is something that the man who founded the Charles Wells brewery excelled at.
One of the sponsors of our Pride in Bedfordshire awards, Charles Well have used him as the inspiration for their famous beers.
Despite spending most of his younger years at sea, he always came back to the town he loved and when it was time to settle down and start a family there was no better place for him to create his brewery.
Now, 140 years later the Charles Wells extended family continue to raise the profile of Bedford in Charlie's name, sending beers to more than 40 countries across the world.
A spokesman for the company said: "But it's not just about us. Bedford is full of people promoting the town through their voluntary work, charitable events, or businesses. Their efforts, small or large, raise the profile of Bedford further, helping it achieve the success, recognition and admiration it truly deserves.
"That's why we have chosen to sponsor the award that will go to the individual, organisation or group that has done the most to raise the profile of the town. They, like us, believe that anyone can raise Bedford's profile far and wide. You don't have to be a big business, you just have to stand up for what you believe makes Bedford great.
"Just like our founder Charles Wells, these people take chances, they create events or businesses that turn eyes towards our town and they prove that Bedford is a town we can all be proud of, because it's the people who live and work here that make our town so wonderful."
You can nominate someone now for our Pride in Bedfordshire 2016 awards which recognise our county's unsung heroes.
They are launched this year in association with the Harpur Trust and Costa, supported by Quantum Print.
The Pride in Bedfordshire awards will be presented at Bedford Corn Exchange on Thursday, November 3, with guest Jon Moses, a finalist in ITV's Superstar.
We want to hear from you about people in your community who have made a real difference.
The categories are:
Excellence in Education/Apprenticeship: sponsored by Costa
This award is for an individual or group who has enriched their lives through a commitment to learning, maybe an adult who has returned to education and achieved excellence in their chosen field, or someone young or older who inspires others with their enthusiasm and love for learning.
Volunteer of the Year: sponsored by BPHA Ltd
For an individual or organisation who gives freely and unselfishly of his or her time to help others, go above and beyond their role, inspire and motivate others to volunteer and have made an impact.
Care in the Community: sponsored by Harpur Trust
This award recognises individuals who have shown incredible patience and understanding, often for many years, caring for and supporting a friend or loved one. This award recognises those who have cared for others without thought for themselves or any public recognition
Unsung Hero/Heroine: sponsored by Keens Shay Keens Ltd
This award recognises the achievements of individuals or groups that go out of their way for others or their community as a whole. From spreading good news to voluntary support, this award is for people who are not recognised for their years of commitment.
Raising the profile of the town: sponsored by Eagle Ale
This award is for someone who has actively promoted the town via press releases to local media. An individual or group who has worked towards making their area a safer or stronger community and promoted the positivity of the town outside the area.
Fundraiser of the Year: available to sponsor
This award is to recognise the achievements of the many people that raise money for others. Many of these people so often go without recognition.
Courage & Kindness: available to sponsor
This award recognises the courage and/or kindness that individuals have shown in their lives. Courage may be in the face of a difficult or challenging situation or in the face of personal adversity or suffering. Kindness is about care and concern for others and is reflected in attitudes and actions towards others; kindness inspires kindness and can lead to a cycle of happiness.
Young Achiever: available to sponsor
This award is for someone under 21 who has achieved great things in sport, represented their school, been involved in volunteer work, or achieved distinction in some other field. An individual who has gone above the expected and is setting new standards in a particular field.
The Harpur Trust will also sponsor a Winner of Winners award.
How to nominate
Full details of how to nominate someone for an award is at http://bedsprideawards.weebly.com
You can also email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 01536 506123 for further details.
Please submit your nominations no later than October 5, 2016.


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Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and while it's such a fun holiday, it's one that I have a hard time getting motivated to put up decorations for, for some reason. So instead of going all out lovey-dovey pink and red (although I do love the Valentine's print from our extra large seasonal watercolor print set!), I really like decor that is non-traditional valentine's day, a nod to the lovey-dovey without being pinkalicious, like the carved birch tree prints that we shared last week (and yea, you can customize them to say whatever initials and names you want!)
Because if it's not screaming VALENTINE, then I can leave it up for a long time — and let's be real here, that's probably going to happen anyway, so it's best to just plan for it! So today we have a set of cute gold and blue non-traditional Valentine's Day art prints from Holiday Printables for you:
Click here to get this free printable set
Aren't those adorable? Great for this Valentine's season or a beautiful addition to a gallery wall or any wall arrangement! Plus, check out these other fun non-traditional Valentine's Day art prints:
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18 Non-Traditional Valentine's Day Art Prints
gold foil and blue watercolor heart and quote set — download above
custom birch tree carved initials prints | Remodelaholic
everlasting love | Harper House
but first kisses | Remodelaholic
gold foil sugar skulls | Amazon
our love story | Blooming Homestead
love makes a house a home | Remodelaholic
let your heart sing | Little Red Window
anatomical heart book page print | Amazon
chalkboard love poster printable | Remodelaholic
come fly away with me | Yellow Bliss Road
watercolor love USA | Amazon
floral heart | On Sutton Place
love and laugh printable | Remodelaholic
seaglass heart | Amazon
happily ever after | Remodelaholic
his and hers print set | Remodelaholic


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Built originally as a 'show home' for the development of a group of two-to-three-storey detached and semi-detached family homes, this property is located at the edge of a typical suburban residential development in Borehamwood erected in the 2000s.
The property was originally designed with a standard square configuration.
Although technically a new build, there was previously a house at the end of this Victorian terrace in Kensington and Chelsea. However, it was destroyed by bombs in World War Two.
The house is in the centre of the Brook Green conservation area - located close to Kensington Olympia, Hammersmith Broadway and Shepherds Bush.
This Victorian Mews home was built in the 1870's, and has kept many of the original features. It is full of character, and the Mews itself is well known as the home of the famous painter of the 1900's, Francis Bacon


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The Fairly OddParents Season 4 Episode 6 Power Pals / Emotion Commotion!
You will Watch The Fairly OddParents Season 4 Episode 6 online for free episodes with HQ / high quality. Stream cartoons The Fairly OddParents Episode 43 Power Pals / Emotion Commotion! Power Pals – Fed up with Timmy constantly taking advantage of them and treating them like slaves, Chester, A.J., Sanjay, and Elmer break off their friendship with him and form the "Anti-Timmy Force Four." In retaliation, Timmy wishes for new superhero friends to make them jealous. However, when his new Power Pals begin to take advantage of and mistreat him in the same way, Timmy realizes his error, especially when they mistake his old friends for supervillains and plan to kill them. Emotion Commotion! – Timmy wishes he had no emotions after being embarrassed by jumping in a swimming pool and coming out naked.


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Hay Day has a unique concept of farming and involves the tasks completed by a farmer. You might have played it on your Android devices, but have you ever thought of playing it on a bigger screen or on your PC? If not, start thinking about playing this exciting game on your system by downloading an emulator called Bluestacks. You can experience the immense graphics and extra gaming features when you play Hay Day on PC.
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Now you might be thinking that is it really possible to play this Android game on your Windows system? Isn't it?
No need to worry when you have various options to install and play the Android games on the PC.
Facts About Hay Day
Hay Day is one such game which is loved by everyone in this modern era. Within no time it has gained much popularity among the Android users all over the world. The game is considered on the top list in almost 50 countries at present and it's still making it in the countdown list of the other countries too. With millions of downloads from the play store, you are sure to try something different this time. And what could be a better option than playing it on PC with more features, larger screen, virtual reality and HD quality.
Before you install it on your PC, let us see the features of Hay Day…
The game features an open land area where you have to grow different crops and cultivate the land to turn it green. Meanwhile as a player it is your responsibility to feed the animals and maintain the greenery in the town. You will be provided with necessary tools and equipments for cultivation of crops which will make your task lot easier. High scoring can gain you lot of gifts and share the same on Facebook with your friends. You will be blessed with power-ups to maintain the land green and feed the animals at regular intervals.
The controls in the game are pretty simple and there are no hassles whatsoever to play the game on PC. You can harvest the crops and convert the whole town into a green land. By this, you can invite the investors for better cultivation of the town. With the help of them you can gain many rewards and also increase your scores. Trade your crops with other people in the town to earn more. These are some alluring features of the game and now have glimpse at how to install the game on PC.
How To install Hay Day For PC?
The process doesn't take much time. Follow the below given procedure to install Hay Day on PC:
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- Download the software Bluestacks from here!
- Install the emulator on your PC as per the given instructions during installation.
- Then after launch the software, open the play store and search for Hay Day.
- Install Hay Day through Bluestacks on your PC and start playing it!
Is the process simple or not? Of course, it is. In fact, you can't get a simpler way than this to install any Android game in the system. Get Hay Day for PC right now!


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