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Posts from May 2015
A Healing Paw: How Pets Are Helping Vets
May 25, 2015
As Memorial Day approaches, many of us are planning to gather with friends, family and furries while enjoying burgers on the grill and a day off of work. However, in the midst of our celebration, it's important to pause and remember why the day was created in the first place: to honor all the military...
It's Spring! 5 Fun Ways to Get Fit with Your Pet
May 8, 2015
Finally! The long, dark winter is over. The snow has melted, the birds are chirping, and flowers are in full bloom. Why not take advantage of the longer days and warmer weather, and implement an outdoor exercise routine for you and your pooch? (And your cat, too, if they're into that sort of thing.) Remember,...


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A parish in the heart of Perth, we are currently looking for a Minister to take us through a period of change. We have made a video to show the new groups that are finding a place among the more traditional groups. From Messy Church to the Youth Group alongside the Coffee Club, Arts & Crafts and many others, see how Craigie & Moncreiffe Church is changing by clicking the link below:
Craigie & Moncreiffe Church Video
We are also in a period of change in our Church buildings. A Feasibility Study is almost complete, conducted by Watson Burnett, Architects from Edinburgh. We have updated our Parish Profile to reflect these changes - read it now by following the link below:
Craigie & Moncreiffe Parish Profile
As if that was not enough, we have a Manse in the heart of the parish - well maintained and welcoming. Click below to see details of our Manse.
Craigie & Moncreiffe Church Manse
If these changes excite you and you would like more information on this opportunity to lead Craigie & Moncreiffe Church through this exciting period of change, contact either our Interim Moderator or the Clerk to the Nominating Committee:
Interim Moderator: Rev. Scott Burton - 01738 636757
Clerk to the Nominating Committee: Liz Cameron - 01738 621918
Our Church is Changing.......... Can you be a part of it?
Sunday Worship
9.30am at Moncreiffe Church
on the last Sunday of the month there is no service at Moncreiffe - there is Messy Church at 11.00am
11.00am at Craigie Church
On the first Sunday of each month Tea and Coffee is served at the end of both morning services. This is an excellent opportunity for members and visitors to meet together for fellowship. Fairtrade goods are available at craigie.
Come and Join Us.
Welcome to Perth: Craigie and Moncreiffe
... a parish in the south of the newest city in Scotland. We are one church with two buildings.
Craigie church is at the corner of Wilson Street and Abbot Street. Sunday services are normally at 11:00 a.m.
We have a crèche for the services at 11.00 am.
Moncreiffe church is on Glenbruar Crescent. Sunday services are usually at 9:30 a.m., but on the last Sunday
of the month there is a Messy Church at 11am.
The REVIVE youth group is our youth work project for young people in P6–S6 and above. Have a look at the
Groups for Young People page for more information.
As well as church groups, we play host to many different organisations, from Rainbows to Taekwondo.
We are a part of the Presbytery of Perth in the Church of Scotland.
24th NOVEMBER 2019
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Church Hall Bookings
For information on hall availability please contact...
Craigie halls - Bill Coulter 01738 623180
Moncreiffe halls - Dorothy Garvie 01738 637574
|Our Craigie buildings are located
at the corner of Wilson Street
and Abbot Street, PH2 0EY
|The Moncreiffe buildings are in
Glenbruar Crescent, PH2 0AJ

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Recipe Type: Fish
Spicy Fish Wrap with Mango Paste and Coconut Milk | Karimeen pollicahthu with mango paste
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You care for the land and water it;
You enrich it abundantly.
The streams of God are filled with water
to provide the people with grain,
for so You have ordained it.
You drench its furrows and level its ridges;
You soften it with showers and bless its crops.
You crown the year with your bounty,
and Your carts overflow with abundance.
—Psalm 65:9-11
You crown the year with Your bounty….
A new year.
The first month of the new year.
What will we see in the coming days and weeks?
I have faith that we will see the bounty of God.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines bounty this way:
"good things that are given or provided freely and in large amounts"
Everywhere we look, even in difficult situations, there are blessings from God.
Things given.
Things provided.
Things that are bestowed willingly to us.
Things from the loving heart of God.
A new year.
The first month of the new year.
What do you think you will see in the coming days and weeks?
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Recycling Shoes!
...well, the shoe on the left is the new one, hope that is obvious... :-)))
This is a great project even for a shoe-making beginner and I will post a how-to video asap on my blog Of Dreams and Seams.
The best thing about it is that you need no special equipment or materials. This is all I used:
You can find some pictures of the process on my Blog, but as I said, I will make a tutorial soon. I just couldn't wait sharing this with you... ;-)
All the best to you,
6 comments:
- Andrea said...
So cool!!! I wanna be like you :) Gotta follow your example and fix my own pair of 'well loved' (trashed) shoes ;)
- 21 October 2014 at 15:00
- OfDreamsAndSeams said...
Thank you Andrea! And yes, go for it - it's so much fun to do, and not even that much work!
- 21 October 2014 at 16:37
- Hannah Frost said...
Oh wow, I've never thought of re-fashioning shoes! The most I've ever done is change the laces!
Also, I've got my first ever Etsy discount code on the go, have a gander!
- 21 October 2014 at 17:38
- Carissa said...
I am so impressed! I've glued/sewn stuff on shoes before and cut some of the fabric away them more sandal-y, but I've never had the guts to completely disassemble a pair and rebuild them. That's incredible!
- 21 October 2014 at 23:06
- cfortin said...
Really impressive refashion. I have painted a few shoes, glued stuff on and even paper mached shoes, but i haven't ever been brave enough to cut them up.
Cindy - EOD
Ucycled Design Lab
- 22 October 2014 at 01:55
- Ladygirl Vintage said...
so excited to see how you did this!
- 22 October 2014 at 02:39


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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Ohio State, Michigan State, Nebraska and Maryland will play football games at Rutgers in 2015.
Rutgers joining the Big Ten has created a huge amount of buzz around Piscataway. As part of the 2015 schedule, announced by the Big Ten Conference on Monday, the Scarlet Knights will play conference road games at Penn State, Indiana and Wisconsin.
The Scarlet Knights will have seven home games at High Point Solutions Stadium in 2015, including non-conference matchups against Norfolk State, Kansas and another opponent to be determined. Rutgers also has a non-conference road contest at Yankee Stadium vs. Army in 2015 (Nov. 21).
Beginning in 2014, the Big Ten division alignments will feature Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State and Rutgers in the East and Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin in the West. Each school will play the other six schools in its division plus two teams from the other division in 2014 and 2015, which will serve as transitional years in which the schools will still be playing eight-game, league schedules.
Beginning in 2016, each school will play three teams from the other division as part of a nine-game schedule. The cross-division games will include one protected matchup on an annual basis between Indiana and Purdue.
Here is Rutgers 2015 Big Ten schedule:
Sept. 19 at Penn State
Oct. 10 Michigan State
Oct. 17 at Indiana
Oct. 24 Ohio State
Oct. 31 at Wisconsin
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Metabolic syndrome is a group (cluster) of medical conditions, high blood pressure (hypertension), high blood sugar (diabetes), high or abnormal blood cholesterol (hyercholesterolemia) or high triglycerides, excess body fats around waist (obesity) etc. All these generally occur together and as a result, these individuals suffering from metabolic syndrome are at great risk of developing heart disease, stroke and diabetes. If you have, only one of these conditions is not metabolic syndrome. However, if you have even one of these conditions, you are at higher risk of developing serious disease. And if you have more than one of these conditions or if you have all these conditions, that you are at much greater risk of developing various health problems mentioned above (heart problem, stroke, diabetes etc.).
Aggressive lifestyle modification and adaptation of healthier eating and exercise habit is the only way to delay or even prevent development of any of the above mentioned serious health problems.
What are the symptoms of metabolic syndrome?
Most of the time metabolic syndrome shows no symptoms. If you have high blood sugar, it may (or may not) show signs and symptoms of diabetes (such as excess urination, excess hunger, excess eating, vision problem etc.). If you have excess fat in waist area, which can be easily seen. Other than these, metabolic syndrome usually produce no symptoms, which makes it more dangerous. Because, the sufferer may not even realize he/she is suffering from metabolic syndrome and may not seek any medical advice. This can delay diagnosis and lead to development of various serious diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus etc. Sometimes, metabolic syndrome may be diagnosed during routine medical examination or routine lab tests, which can then be corrected by aggressive lifestyle modification.
What is the cause of metabolic syndrome?
The causes of metabolic syndrome is not clearly understood. However, the condition is closely related to obesity (or overweight) and physical inactivity. Modern day urban population are at higher risk of metabolic syndrome, due to high prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity. Metabolic syndrome is also linked to insulin resistance. In a normal individual, carbohydrate after consumption breaks down to glucose and is absorbed. Insulin secreted by pancreas help glucose enter cells and used as fuel. If you have insulin resistance, cells do not respond to insulin normally and glucose cannot enter cells easily. As a result, blood glucose level rises. Pancreas respond by producing more insulin, but higher level of insulin may not be able to counter the problem, leading to development of diabetes.
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Unlike Paul Martin's laughable claim that last summer's federal election was the most important in Canadian history, the election now concluded in the United States with Republicans winning the presidency, the congress and the senate may well be a watershed in postwar history.
Everyone has commented on the "50-50 nation", the fact that America is divided right down the middle politically today, but that is merely a moment in a massive historical shift that has been underway since the 1960s.
Back then Democrats outnumbered Republicans 2 to 1. Today they are virtually equal in terms of registered voters. Republicans control the majority of governorships, are dominant in the state legislatures, and control both houses of Congress and the presidency. This is a huge reversal.
This didn't just happen to the Republicans — they made it happen as a matter of carefully crafted strategy. For example, they took control of many state legislatures, where congressional electoral districts in each state are defined. As a result, there are no more than maybe 25 congressional districts that are truly competitive, in the sense that either party can win them. In yesterday's election the Republicans kept their House majority because they've granted themselves a huge electoral advantage there.
Just as importantly, the Republicans are now the party of ideas. All the ideas that matter now, whether it's school choice, the war on terrorism, entitlement reform, tort law reform, free trade, deregulation, star wars, or tax cuts, all are Republican issues. There is no greater term of political abuse in America today than to be a "liberal", an advocate of the old tax-and-spend vision of the Democrats.
The reason that this election may be so seminal is that the Republicans' next step will be a frontal assault on the very foundations of the Democratic Party's electoral coalition. In the political race, the Republicans have not merely pulled even with the Democrats, but are edging ahead. Four more years of a Bush administration would likely see that marginal advantage become a decisive one.
The strategy will be a two-pronged one. Drawing a page from Margaret Thatcher's "property-owning democracy", where the average voter is given a much greater material stake in the success of the private economy, the Republicans will shift decisively away from state provision of many entitlements. In their place will be tax-assisted savings, such as medical savings accounts, already enshrined in last year's health care legislation. Social security pensions will be next.
Then there will be the direct attack on the Democrats' political base. The Democrats attract much of their support and funding from three key groups: organized labour, teachers and trial lawyers. The Republicans have all three in their sights.
Drawing inspiration from the "right-to-work" states, where no one may be compelled to join a trade union, the Republicans will go after the many privileges that federal legislation currently confers on unions, allowing individuals to opt out or ensure that their membership dues cannot be used for political purposes of which they disapprove. Unionized federal civil servants will find many of their jobs contracted out from under them to private providers. Teachers will have their fangs drawn by increased federal support for school choice, charter schools and tuition vouchers. And the trial lawyers, the largest single source of funding for the Democrats, will find their fortunes under siege by reform reducing the use of the American legal system to milk large corporations of millions on flimsy pretexts.
The Republicans are on the march, and the Democrats have largely abandoned the Clintonian legacy that made them briefly competitive. Canadians waiting for the Democrats to save them from a Republican future are in for a long wait.
This comment is based on Brian Crowley's October 24th column published in La Presse.


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CDP Program Overview
Welcome to the Saugus Union School District Child Development Programs (CDP). Our goal is to serve parents who need before and after school child care for their elementary school students and/or preschool for their 3 and 4 year old children. We are dedicated to providing an enriching, safe, and nurturing environment and to help all children feel successful.
Our Before and After School Program is offered to any child who attends an elementary school in the Saugus Union School District in grades Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten through 6th grade at their school of attendance. We provide a variety of high quality activities and experiences bridging home and school and extending children's learning. The daily program consists of organized activities that include: enrichment, engaging and creative indoor activities, outdoor physical fitness activities, dedicated homework time, and a nutritious snack. SUSD Before and After School Program is a 10 month tuition-based program. The Before and After School Program located on the Cedarcreek Elementary School campus offers Cedarcreek students a reduced tuition rate because of grant funding through the California Department of Education's After-School Education and Safety Grant (ASES). Cedarcreek families enrolled in the ASES Program pay a monthly investment fee and must adhere to all grant requirements.
Saugus Union School District's Fun For Threes and Fours Preschool Program is an early childhood program that provides a developmentally based pre-academic curriculum that promotes the child's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in preparation for Kindergarten. Preschool Instructors are qualified and educated Early Childhood Education professionals who provide a nurturing and safe environment for children. Each site maintains a low adult to child ratio (1:8 - 1:12) per class. All of our preschool programs: Half-Day Preschool Program, Emblem & Rosedell Full-Day Preschool Programs, and State Preschool (CSPP) are designed to provide developmentally appropriate experiences through a comprehensive pre-kindergarten curriculum, OWL (Opening the World of Learning). OWL prepares children for Kindergarten through playful, purposeful, and personalized instruction. SUSD Preschool Programs are 10 month tuition-based programs. Preschool Programs (CSPP/State Preschool) located on the Cedarcreek, Rio Vista, and Santa Clarita Elementary school campuses offer low-income families, who reside within the SUSD attendance boundaries, a tuition-free preschool program because of state funding. Cedarcreek, Rio Vista, and Santa Clarita families enrolled in CSPP must adhere to all eligibility requirements.
Children must be four years of age on or before September 1st of the current school year and live within the Saugus Union School District boundary. If space permits, children who reach three years of age by September 1st of the current school year may also be enrolled. Space permitting, we also accept children who live outside of the Saugus Union School District boundaries. Enrollment at each site is limited and is determined on a lottery basis. The half-day preschool programs operate 3.5 hours per day (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday, and follow the SUSD School Calendar. The full-day programs operate 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday from August-June, and offer a Summer Fun Program, June-August. There is a $75 registration fee per child for the half-day program if registered by June 30, 2018. There is a $100 annual registration fee per child for the half-day program when registering after June 30, 2018. The registration fee is non-refundable and not applicable to tuition. The annual registration fee for the full-day program is $125. The registration fee is non-refundable and not applicable to tuition.
If you are interested in enrolling your child for the 2019-2020 school year, please contact your school of residence. Children must be four years of age on or before September 1st of the current school year and live within the Saugus Union School District boundary. If space permits, children who reach three years of age by September 1st of the current school year may also be enrolled. Space permitting, we also accept children who live outside of the Saugus Union School District boundaries. Enrollment, at each site, is limited.
Our Summer Fun Programs are open to all incoming Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten through incoming 6th grade children, and 3 and 4 year old preschool children at Rosedell Full-Day Preschool. The Summer Fun Programs offer a variety of camp activities including crafts, games, science experiments, physical fitness, and other enrichment activities based around weekly themes. Field trips are available at an additional cost. SUSD Summer Fun Programs are tuition-based and registration is separate from the 10 month Before and After School Program and Preschool Programs.
Registration is an online process. For information, please contact the Child Development Program at your school of residence (please see below).
- Dianna Gonzalez, Coordinator
- Eva Rodriguez, Secretary
For questions regarding tuition or payments, please contact the following:
Mission Statement
The SUSD Child Development Programs CARE for children and families through innovative programs that extend TK-6 learning and incorporate fun
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Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawah and Afghanistan-based dreaded Haqqani network are not banned in Pakistan, according to an official list of 60 proscribed outfits.
However, the government has put the JuD on the list of groups being closely watched by the officials, which means that it can be banned if found guilty of promoting militancy.
JuD is listed as a terror outfit by the United Nations and its chief Hafiz Saeed has a $10 million (Rs 66.56 crore) bounty against him, but he moves freely across Pakistan.
The Al Qaeda-linked dreaded Haqqani network, blamed for several deadly attacks against Western and Indian interests in Afghanistan including the 2008 bombing of the Indian mission in Kabul, is also not on the list.
According to the list, there are 60 organisations banned by Pakistan for their involvement in militancy.
Arranged in alphabetical order, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba is on number 39 while Jaish-e-Muhammad is on 29.
The list also includes top militant groups like Al Qaeda and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
The Islamic State or Daesh, which had made in-roads in the region, is also not included in the list. LeT and JeM were proscribed on January 14, 2002 in the wake of attack on Indian parliament.
The JuD is the only group under official observation, shows the list. The group runs schools and hospitals and carry out charitable work during floods and other natural disasters.
JuD chief Saeed opposes any peace overtures by the government of Pakistan to settle disputes with India.
Image: The United States has imposed a $10 million bounty on Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed. Photograph: Mohsin Raza/Reuters


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Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday Color: Gold
I was too busy with my current interior design projects to post anything last week, so this week I'm making up for it by going for the gold, so to speak. Today's Monday Color is an overdose on my favorite metallic; I found so many great inspiration rooms and home accessories in this hue that I could probably highlight it for the next month. It's a daring color to use in large amounts, so I tried to focus on interiors with gold accents that are high-impact yet livable (with the exception of NYC's Gold Bar.....clearly no one could live there!). The furniture and accent pieces I found range from bold to subtle, showing the variety of ways to incorporate more shine into one's home.
Images above:
1. Gold damask pattern wallpaper inset into wall panels is the perfect backdrop for this lush avocado green velvet sofa.
2. A high-impact gold leaf wall and stunning peacock blue wing back chair.
3. Gold frames and other accents get toned down by the mostly white palette of this living room found on Decor Pad.
4. What else but a gold tile tub would work in this dramatic all-black bathroom?
5. & 6. New York City's Gold Bar and a detail of its wall of gold skulls.
7. Martyn Lawrence-Bullard designed this global-inspired gold, black and white bedroom for Tamara Mellon, founder of Jimmy Choo.
8. Gold velvet vintage sofa found on Trendey Decor is an odd but perfect mix with old biology charts, modern occasional tables and wide plank floors.
9. A small space like a powder room is the perfect place for a heavy dose of gold.
10. A classic chesterfield in gold metallic leather by Springvale Leather in the UK.
11. This gold graffiti-inspired wardrobe is a custom commission by Jimmie Martin Ltd.
12. Gold Metallic Squares Pillow from pillowsandthrows.com
13. Perhaps the easiest way to introduce a flash of gold into any style interior, a gold sunburst mirror (Worlds Away Gold Sunburst Mirror from Live. Like. You.)
14. Antique gold finish Bird on a Branch Candleholders from Horchow.
15. Areaware's gold cast Banana Bowl from Amazon.
16. Bring some shine into your kids room with Zid Zid's gold metallic owl-themed ottoman.
17. Gold Metallic Hourglass from Z Gallerie (also available in silver).
18. The gold Aurora Dinnerware Collection from Viva Terra is made from recycled glass.
19. Ulu Convex Table from Jonathan Adler.
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Stop by Benny Boyd Andrews CDJR to experience the innovative 2018 Dodge Durango. Equip your Durango with the available 6.4L HEMI V8 engine and you can tow up to 8,700 pounds. The standard 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine provides a Best-in-Class maximum towing capacity of up to 6,200 pounds. Dodge Durango offers two available all-wheel-drive systems—depending on your choice of engine. Both systems enhance the vehicle's traction and handling on a range of road conditions. The Dodge Durango comes standard with the class-exclusive electronic eight-speed automatic transmission, providing impressive efficiency, acceleration and shifting. The T-shifter adds interior refinement, while available steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters lend precise manual control of the transmission. Robust steel, quick shock and spring rates and large sway bars improve driving dynamics. V6 engine-equipped models get electrohydraulic steering and V8 engine-equipped models get hydraulic steering. To help get an impressive 22 highway mpg, the available 5.7L HEMI V8 engine offers advanced fuel-saving technology that deactivates four cylinders when all eight aren't necessary. The advanced eight-speed automatic transmission with Eco Mode optimizes shift quality and shift points on the fly through almost any terrain and condition. With the press of a button, Eco Mode optimizes the transmission's shift schedule and throttle sensitivity (in V8 engine-equipped models) to maximize fuel economy.
Slip into the driver seat and enjoy luxurious comfort. Then turn on the engine, crank up the volume and put your hands on the wheel. That's when the real fun begins. Durango offers two new Uconnect systems—the Uconnect 4 and the available Uconnect 4C NAV. The Uconnect 4 includes a 7-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay support, integrated Uconnect Voice Command, Bluetooth Streaming Audio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. The Uconnect 4C NAV increases the size of the touchscreen to 8.4 inches and adds SiriusXM Guardian, Navigation, SiriusXM Traffic Plus and SiriusXM Travel Link. The available power features have never been easier to operate. The memory feature lets you save two personalized settings for the power driver seat position, power adjustable pedals, power tilt and telescoping steering column, power exterior mirrors and radio station presets. Standard Keyless Enter 'n Go allows you to unlock the doors by pulling one of the front door handles, as long as the key fob is on you. You can also set the system to unlock only the driver door.
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Many small businesses don't make it past the first year, and many families don't make it past the first course of a holiday meal without breaking into an argument. So how has the ENAZ clothing boutique in Highland Park thrived for 22 years with a mother and three daughters at the helm?
"The beauty is that we spend so much time outside of the store together. As much as we fight like sisters, we love like sisters too," said Lena Blitstein, whose mother, Susan Lurie, founded the store in 1993.
While their mother is still an owner who oversees the business, Lena and her two sisters, Melinda Kaplan and Samantha Shapiro, continue to run the Highland Park store as well as ENAZ for Life in Northfield and ENAZ on the Park in Libertyville. ENAZ stands for Energy, Nature, Attitude, and Zest for life, and the women select clothing, jewelry, and spa items that reflect those ideals.
"It's truly a mother-daughter store. We have an older clientele, but also cater to women in their 30s and 40s, because that's who we are," said Samantha. As a specialty store, they prefer mixing in unique merchandise rather than carrying only name brands.
They test merchandise in Highland Park, and then bring successful items to their other locations. ENAZ has 18 employees who all work in each of the three stores. They cross-promote and know the inventory in every store.
The sisters share a mutual loyalty with their staff. "The employees are all moms, and we all cover for each other," said Lena. "There's no difference between being an owner or an employee, because we're all in it together," added Melinda.
Some of the new trends for fall are fringe and high-waisted flared jeans with shorter tops. ENAZ will also carry "pieced together layered tops" which are collared shirts with a sweater sewn over it. "You get the career girl, girl who wants to look polished and the preppy girl," said Samantha
The sisters are also proud of their bi-annual jewelry warehouse sale where 90% of the jewelry is from local artists. The next warehouse sale is scheduled for January.
Melinda is the CFO and handles the invoices, Samantha does visuals and merchandising, and Lena does advertising and promotion. Both Samantha and Lena are in charge of the buying in New York and LA
"Being sisters we're very different, but it actually works in this environment, because we all have separate responsibilities, so we can work in harmony for the most part," said Lena.
Melinda, the official "tie-breaker" of the family, said it best, "We're all working toward the same goal, since it's our mother's legacy."
Their mom started the business out of her house. She made leather handbags, wrap belts and pillows, and her daughters would help sell at art fairs. When they were about eight years old, Samantha and Lena set up their own little table and sold hair bows and pins that they made themselves.
The store opened in 1993, and Melinda started working there one year later after she graduated from college. Samantha and Lena also helped out by walking over to the store after school in junior high.
The sisters are appreciative of all that their mother has done for them, but they haven't always taken her advice. When Lena was nine months pregnant with her first child, she attended the Style Max show at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. Her mom warned, "If you go to the show, you're going to have this baby today." Lena went anyway, and several hours later her water broke.
Lena explained, "We lined the seat of the cab with paper towels, and raced to the hospital. I barely had time for an epidural, because the baby was born so fast which was very unusual for a first child."
Melinda, Samantha and Lena all have daughters, and hope that one day they'll take over the family business.


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Vahe has over twenty years of corporate and securities law experience in the high technology sector. His practice has focused on securities, public and private financing, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate representation of private and publicly held high technology and bio-technology companies.
Prior to joining MontaVista, Vahe was General Counsel at HeyAnita Inc. where he advised management and the board of directors on a variety of strategic, commercial, and corporate matters. He has previously been associated with Morrison & Foerster, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Vahe holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside.


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Abila MIP Advance™ combines the time-tested Abila MIP™ platform with a fully integrated cloud suite, enabling nonprofit organizations and municipalities to manage their financial growth easily and confidently, anytime and anywhere.
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MIP Advance takes the Abila MIP Fund Accounting™ platform to a new level, modernizing the solution while still providing a powerful user experience. With new, robust features, you'll be able to make better financial decisions that will grow and sustain your organization for the long term.
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Abila MIP Advance™ is purpose-built for nonprofit and government accountants, addressing specific financial management needs with key features.
Abila MIP Advance™ Dashboard:
The Abila MIP Advance™ dashboard provides customized financial insight. The dashboard is role-based, showing only the key performance indicators (KPIs) a person needs to perform their job responsibilities.
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The dashboard also allows you to drill-down into your data. This will give you a better understanding of your numbers, and shows data in easy to read graphs.
Running reports is quick and easy with the preset list of the most used and needed reports. From Balance Sheets to Statement of Cash Flow, effortlessly click, run and review to get the financial data you need. You can also sort, customize formatting, drill-down and more to give you further insight into your numbers.
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Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania--this is America's battleground, where the Civil War roared to its bloody climax. No place more vividly reflects the War's tragic cost in all its forms. A town bombarded and looted. Farms large and small ruined. Refugees by the thousands forced into the countryside. More than 85,000 men wounded; 15,000 killed--most in graves unknown. As a crossroads between Washington D.C. and Richmond, capital of the Confederacy, Fredericksburg saw its fair share of Civil War battles. Stop by the city's Visitors Center, for maps that will take you to the Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania Courthouse battlefields, among others.


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Mutilate a Doll 3 Game is upcoming Game still not available we don't confirm when its out still no news from developer of game still working on old version Mutilate a Doll 2 if you are the fan of this physics base game you need to wait until it 217 available maybe its different from 2nd version or maybe same with more functions Mutilate a Doll 2 will be focused on destroying dolls with weapons this game is best for stress releasing game allow user to take out their frustrations on ragdolls to harm him or kill him what ever lot of tools available in game.
Since there are a wide selection of game context and types, you could find an age-appropriate game for any age group. For instance, if your child needs help with a certain subject in his or her school, you could find her a suitable game that will help him or her with his or her problem.
Apart from this, adults can find different games that will also help them in building their critical-thinking and memory skills. Many of these physics games are simple and easy to defeat as long as you have the ability to think strategically.
Mutilate a Doll 2 is creatively designed with the concept of sharpening your mental abilities and if you don't find enjoyment and excitement in playing games that need problem solving skills, you may not be interested in Mutilate a Doll 2. There are lots of ways in which Mutilate a Doll 2 is educational.
This game helps you with strategic thinking since you are faced with an obstacle that you must overcome in order to win. When it comes to mental aspect, your coordination skills are highly needed. You need to carefully follow the commands and this is when your hand and eye coordination comes into play.If you have a free time, don't miss to try and play Mutilate a Doll 2 that will help you to boost your strategic thinking and coordination skills. To know and learn more about Mutilate a Doll 2, there are online tutorials that will provide you with helpful guides in playing this game. io Games - Run 4


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The upcoming OnePlus 5T is a high-end phone with an affordable price tag, at least according to rumors. The company is also adding a big 6-inch edge-to-edge display to take on the competition. When it arrives later this month potential buyers will have a tough choice to make when buying a new phone. With that in mind, here's how the upcoming OnePlus 5T compares to the Galaxy S8 based on everything we know so far.
Smartphone buyers have plenty of great Android phones to choose from as 2017 comes to a close, and more are on the way. The most exciting phone for many is the OnePlus 5T.
Read: OnePlus 5T Release Date, Features, Specs & Rumors
Earlier this year the OnePlus 5 arrived. It had plenty to offer, but the big bezels around the screen didn't compare to the rest of the Android competition. With the Galaxy S8, Pixel 2 XL, iPhone X, and LG V30 all having bezel-free screens, many passed it over. However, the companies next phone might be worth waiting for.
In this post, we'll go over everything you need to know about each smartphone. From the screen sizes, cameras, specs, release date and more. These are two very different phones with their own unique approach, but both are certainly worth considering.
Trying to decide which one to buy is no easy task. That said, our information should help you decide if the OnePlus 5T is even worth the wait. With excellent big-screen phones readily available like the Galaxy S8 and LG G6, some buyers have a tough choice to make.
If you've ever had a OnePlus phone before, you know what to expect. A premium smartphone experience with nearly stock Android and a low price tag. That's a much different approach than Samsung takes with the high-end Galaxy S8.
Both phones will have pros and cons, and this comes down to what each user needs the most. A big part of that decision is the price, which is one of many areas the OnePlus 5T will shine. For now, here's everything we know so far about the upcoming OnePlus 5T, and how it compares to Samsung's latest. Additionally, the OnePlus 5T might be a worthy alternative to the Note 8 as well. Check out our slideshow below for more details.


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Teak Bistro Outdoor Table
An outdoor bistro table comprised of beautiful teak panels and a strong black metal frame. A perfect accompaniment for your outdoor event space.
The teak bistro set is a timeless classic, named after the French restaurants where they first appeared, several sets of the tables and chairs can create a perfect focal point for your outdoor event.
Based on the A3 just south of Guildford and 1 hour from Central London means that we can provide flexible delivery options, with out of hours possible, throughout the UK. With many years in the industry, we know the importance of working within fluid event schedules, with and around other suppliers, and pride ourselves on our reliable, communicative, quick and discreet service to meet the needs of our customers.
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I have never really been an active member of a forum in my life, usually a passive/parasitic reader when I needed to find something out so there you have it, I promise nothing, but I might post something on here from time to time as the atmosphere seems to be really friendly and The White Stripes used to occupy a significant portion of my life for a couple of months back in '12 (but what a couple it was).
I am here because I really like the Lazaretto shows and believe that Jack is slowly getting comfortable in the new environment, so the third solo album might be something to really look forward and up to. So I prefer to jump on the train now rather than when the real hype starts.
My initials are MM, hence the nickname and from the time I'm posting that you can probably guess that I'm from Europe (Middle-Eastern Europe to be exact). I never use emoticons so it might be hard to spot when I'm being serious but I think we'll get there eventually (<--for the record, that was not serious).
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Below are the Main Streets of each town in Rock County
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The Rock County Historical Society is located in Luverne, Minnesota. We are here to dedicate ourselves to the history of Rock County and educating our youth of today. Our members volunteer their time to value the history of Rock County. We hold our reputation with great gratitude and thanks from our founders and patrons. Together our community continues to honor the history of Rock County. As John F. Kennedy once said, "History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future."
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I have a confession to make. Up until I travelled to Italy, I thought Italian food was the most boring of all the foods in the world. Crazy, I know. Real authentic Italian food changed me, but I still rarely made it for myself at home. Lately, that has changed.
When I first saw this recipe, I thought that there was no way I was ever going to make it. It seemed time consuming and I doubted that I would even like it that much. I could not have been more wrong. I make these delicious cheesy stuffed pasta shells pretty much every other week now. It's a family favourite, even for the meat lovers of my family. I generally make two different types of stuffed shells for our dinner: one with a tomato based sauce, the other with a cream based sauce. You can use whatever kind of sauce you want and that's what makes this recipe so awesome.
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups (packed) fresh spinach leaves, roughly-chopped
- 16 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 jar of pasta sauce (650ml)
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the pasta shells according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until it begins to brown. Add the spinach and cook until the leaves begin to wilt. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil and salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the pasta sauce into a 9×12 baking dish. Stuff each pasta shell with a generous amount of the spinach and cheese mixture, and place in the dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top begins to brown and the sauce begins the bubble, another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve hot, with freshly grated parmesan. Enjoy!
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Private House of Rent of Yamile. /Go back
Rent rooms in marvelous independent apartment (complete): It is distributed in 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and has the following beds: two double and two personal. This apartment for rent is located on Street Kohly and 43, ground floor, Vedado. Language owners: spanish, english.
Hostel owner: [1053] Yamile
Type: independent apartment (complete)
Room / Bathroom: 2 room(s) / 2 bathroom(s)
Number of Beds: 2 double, 2 personal
Price for room: 35 CUC x night
Composition of home: living room, bedrooms(2), bathrooms(2), dining room, kitchen, terrace, garage
Comforts of home: air conditioning, hot water, telephone, refrigerator, TV, audio
Additional Service (payment): laundry, parking
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Address: Calle Kohly y 43, planta baja, Vedado
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Our website offers pickup service at the airport, which will provide safe arrival to your hotel, this is a guarantee for you and for homeowners. The price of taxi service in a lightweight 4-seater car from the airport to any point of Havana is 30 CUC, this includes service waiting with a sign in your name the time, even if your flight is delayed.


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Property Location A stay at Hanoi Venus Hotel places you in the heart of Hanoi, convenient to Vietnam Women's Museum and Hoan Kiem Lake. This hotel is within close proximity of Trang Tien Plaza and Vincom Center. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in the lobby. Dining Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.
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This drill can be executed with any amount of players. A minimum of one tee and 10 baseballs is suggested for this drill. The tee shall be placed in front of a tall fence. The coach will sit across the batter that is hitting into the fence.
The players will rotate hitting off of the tee. After a ball is hit the coach sitting across from the batter will place another ball on the tee. The tee can be placed in different positions of the batters stance as to give the batter the feeling of hitting inside pitches or outside pitches.
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General: The Sport Club Supervisor provides direction and support for club officers and members by serving as a liaison between sport clubs and the Sport Club Coordinator. They will be responsible for supervising and managing games/events as well as maintaining regular communication with club officers. Manages critical incidents as necessary and performs special duties as assigned. Sport Club Supervisors should have flexible evening and weekend hours.
Participation in Recreation and Wellness Center programs is completely voluntary. Individuals participate at their own risk and assume responsibility for their own health and safety. The University of Central Florida and the Recreation and Wellness Center are not liable for injuries sustained during participation in a Recreation and Wellness Center sponsored activity. It is strongly recommended that all participants consult a physician and/or have a physical exam prior to participation. The University of Central Florida does not provide personal accident/health insurance. Therefore, participants are urged to secure their own insurance. You may suffer physical and/or mental injury from participating in these activities.