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I looked in the mirror this morning and thought to myself when did the years creep up on me? I was a toddler yesterday now I am my father's age when I was 16 years old. When I get together with other Boomers I hear the same story from everyone. Their daily concerns revolve around the aches and pains they feel now but never felt before, college tuition, unmarried kids still at home, boomerang kids that came back and can't leave, aging parents, tough bosses, in peril jobs, the lists go on and on. These are very real fears, anxieties and concerns.
They look and feel exhausted, worn out and worried. They are weighed down. Women, the traditional care-takers and still the ones primarily that carry the heaviest load of responsibility are not the only ones that feel the pressure but they seem to have more weighing on them. The men do as well, especially if they are the bread winners and are concerned over ageism managing them out of their jobs.
What can you do? Well the root of all this is fear. Fear is usually not your friend unless you are swimming toward shore with a shark in tow – then the fear adrenalin rush is your friend. Many of us feel like that though, especially with looming concerns.
Jesus is quoted as saying "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." The gist of this good advice is that worrying is useless. The first part really refers to prayer and trust in God. The second part is that worry can't change anything. One way to allay fear is to prepare. When a storm is coming the media scares people silly, however, some intelligent reporters allay fears by giving advice on how to prepare to weather the storm and maybe even enjoy yourself while the lights are out. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Here are some suggestions to help with the pressures of life. Preparation is key.
I always recommend prayer. I pray with my wife before making financial decisions and really before I undertake anything. I ask for Wisdom, guidance and help to make the right decisions.
I make lists of what I want to do. Every January I update all my information. I have files and paperwork which give clear directions and roadmaps to assets, medical, contact numbers, passwords etc… That way if I kick, whoever has to get things in order will have an easy time of it.
Boomers have so much to contend with and very little time and energy to do what needs to be done. I pick a Saturday that is rainy or snowy or if I have a vacation day available during the week or a lazy Sunday I use it to sit down in my home office, pull out all the paper work I need to update and enjoy a cup of coffee and a good radio station while I organize. It is quite peaceful. Lock the door and tell everyone you will be busy for two hours. No cell phones. No interruptions. I know, I know, easier said than done but Boomers can do anything they put their minds to.
OK – first things first. Organize yourself, then you can organize parents (if need be) and kids. I use an excellent resource from CSA which I will be happy to email to you upon request called the Information for Life Kit. It is a pre-printed guide with fill-in forms for all your important information.
Some Suggestions on Organizing Your Life
1. Everyone should have a will. It is relatively inexpensive to have a lawyer do it or you can download one from the web. Check the internet for your state's requirements on what constitutes a valid will. I think it is worth having an attorney draw one up; I can provide web sites that will suggest attorneys and other professionals upon request;
2. Everyone should have a Living Will;
3. If your assets are considerable speak with an Elder Care attorney about establishing a Trust;
4. Create a list of assets, medications, doctors' names and addresses, phone numbers, passwords, instructions etc… (E-mail me and I will be happy to email you back a copy of the Information for Life Kit by CSA);
5. Boomers should look into long term health care insurance. My wife and I are planning on applying now while we are healthy. God willing we will never need it. Many Boomers are looking into Long Term HealthCare Insurance. In short this is the definition as provided by CSA: "Long-term care is care that is provided for a wide range of medical, personal and social services for an extended period of time. Your health care professional determines that you have a chronic problem, lasting 90 days or more, and you will need substantial assistance. Care levels include assistance with daily activities, home health care, adult daycare, care in an assisted living community or nursing home. Supervision at home or in a facility is included if you have a severe cognitive impairment – memory or reasoning loss. Long-term care is intended to maintain and support an individual's existing level of health, to preserve his or her health from further decline or to manage a deteriorating condition as safely as possible."
6. Everyone should consider their current health issues and those of their aging parents and how they may progress for the better or worse. If for the worse then a plan should be put in place to arrange for home health care, paying of bills, laundry and house cleaning, shopping and meal preparation. Family members should all have roles (it should never fall on one child if there are siblings). Impose on your children and siblings if they are reluctant.
7. Plans to care for pets should also be made;
8. I would also suggest funeral arrangement preparations (at the very least buying burial plots);If a religious service is desired, prepare a request list to be carried out;
9. De-clutter. I am a big believer in de-cluttering in general. Every year we de-clutter and get rid of stuff we haven't used in at least 6 months. The good things get donated to charity the garbage such as old paper documents and things that are not salvageable etc… are tossed. There are actually services that will help you de-clutter if you need it. They are reasonably priced and are very popular these days. Trust me that old clock that hasn't worked in 15 years gathering dust in your basement is NOT worth keeping.
10. Sell your old jewelry, especially if you think it will be a bone of contention when you pass. Use the proceeds to take a trip.
It is very important to nourish yourself in body, mind and spirit. Don't wait for a New Year to make a resolution. Make little resolutions every day, nothing big. Big ones always fade. For example don't take on a diet that will make you unhappy just eat healthy once or twice a week. Make it fun. Exercise is always a hard one for me. I try to do something exercisey every once in a while. Maybe make it a point to exercise twice a week be it a walk around the block or a walk on the boardwalk in Spring Lake. I enjoy bike riding at the shore or the Manasquan Reservoir. Have some alone time (even if it is just a good soak in a hot tub). Make a list of books to read over the summer. Go out with friends. Enjoy life. Enjoy friends and family. Pray, golf, fish, travel, eat out, exercise, go dancing, have a cocktail party with a small group of loved ones, take up a new hobby, mend broken fences, and reunite with a relative you haven't seen or spoken with in years. Take time to forgive old hurts and then forget them (easier than you might imagine). The Boomer years can be the greatest years.
My wife and I love going disco dancing these days at the Battleground Country Club. I lovingly call it 54 on Geritol but it is a great experience. For a couple of hours twice a month we are kids again, with other Boomers who are kids again too, if only in our minds.
You don't need a ton of money to enjoy these years, you don't have to be in perfect health all you need is to make a personal decision to do it and have fun.
Live la dolce vita. Padre Pio used to say – "Pray, hope and don't worry." Try it – it works.


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Please feel welcome to read the four previous installments of The Success Story here, here, here.
and most recently, here.
[Greg begins his journey of writing in the Living Room. All parts of the Living Room are convenient for Greg except there are visitors.]
Greg stays in the house continues for the next three years. He is faced with several rejections. The writing materials he has in his possession tell how many writing conferences he has attended. Jane, currently on a month break after her first semester at the University of Perth, studying General Medicine, is on hand to see through Greg is doing. She is doing a great job encouraging Greg in his pursuit. At times, Jane's mood appears discouraging to Greg. But Greg's passion does not give in easily. Though there are certain reasons for the manuscript rejections that may want to frustrate him, Jane never gives up encouraging him. Andrew is busy with studies the Perth Institute of Business Management. Mr Smith just left for work while Mrs Smith is in the kitchen preparing breakfast for Jane and Greg.
Despite having his first and second books, 'Never Late' and 'Dare to get Back on Track' being rejected over seventy times by publishers and agencies in Perth, Berth and beyond, Greg has written in book form and submitted to different publishers other ten manuscripts, including his just-finished piece, The Success Story.
Jane (Commends): I must salute your tenacity, Greg! You've done incredibly well for yourself. You've been rejected almost countless times. Yet, you never gave up. What's more: You have written ten more potential bestsellers. Welldone, my brother
Greg (highly spirited): Thanks Jane. Remember you've been the one encouraging for the past two years. When you tell me 'Never Give Up', I feel a heightening of inspiration propel me to do better. With you, I was able to get all those write-ups done.
Jane takes up one of the printed and bind manuscripts of his, 'The Success Story'. The nine others are scattered around on the Center Table. Jane sits on the rug to read the first three chapters, having read the completely the other nine. Fast in reading, it takes her ten minutes to read through. She expresses her candid opinion.
Jane: Greg, did you lift this work from some author's work?
Greg: No. Why do you ask?
Jane: Amongst all the works of yours I've read, The Success Story stands out. I think it's going to be your ground-breaking hit! A bestseller at that!
Greg (Feeling thankful): I appreciate your comments. I know you've always given your candid opinions—good and bad—about my works. But you're so impressed about this. Tell why The Success Story stands out?
Jane: Do ME a favour?
Greg: What favour, Jane?
Jane: Can I read the some excerpts of the work's Introduction?
Greg: Go ahead
Jane (reads as Greg listens):Success in life has its shades of approach. One may see it as meeting up with set goals. The other may view the term as one making an end from the means. The perception of it is never-ending. As simple as it is, its enormity of meaning explains the fact why people still have challenges providing a clear-cut definition as to what it is.
Two friends I met on two different occasions threw more light on what they term 'success'. One said: 'Success is when you're able to impact the lives of those around you before imparting the world positively'. The other told me: 'Success is simply leaving a place better than the way you met it'.
Over the years, I have wondered and thought of what nail of commonality that would drive home the points that would connect the dots of definitions or perceptions of success. I realized, thereafter, that success has different levels. Whatever endeavour or passion we are engaged in, our being what we aspire would have taken a step-by-step approach. It depicts the stages we have to undergo towards accomplishments.
Success, someone once said, is in the journey, not the destination. 'And the universe', quotes an anonymous writer as we perceive it, 'is fast becoming a hive of stories, not necessarily of atoms.'
The journey into the universe brings about the success story, which of course, is the goal therein.
Greg, the introduction alone would keep any reader to the seat's edge, anytime, anywhere! I have read the first three chapters and they are wow! Mark my words, Greg, the publisher that would accept this work-piece would pay you an advance. This work is way unique than the ones you have. I'm not saying they're not good: they would make good sales. But this, like I said, The Success Story, is the ground breaker! My intuition tells me. And I sense, your greatness and popularity would come again…This time way better than what it was three years ago.
Greg (Doubtful): Me? I guess you're trying to pull my legs. I have….you know, had my works rejected over and over again. Yet, you're telling me The Success Story would be the ground breaker! Check out the records of rejections
Greg shows Jane the messages, all pointing at the rejection of his previous manuscripts. She is seeing them in the Personal System but maintains her stance, even more.
Jane (indifferent): So? What difference does it make? Because you had your nine book manuscripts rejected , time and time again, doesn't mean the same would happen to this very one…The Success Story. In my opinion, what I see is this: based on what I have read so far, you improved in your writing skills—more finesse, better content and swift dynamics of words for the average reader's pleasure. It won't be long before you land your major deal. That, I know! Have I told you anything in advance—before it happens—fail?
Greg: No
Jane: Believe me. It won't be long.' As part of the journey in anything in life', just as you rightly put it, 'discouragement is a part of its success'.
Greg is bought by her vision. He is very confident.
Greg: Your words are really lifting! They came at the time my arsenal of persistence was declining. Indeed, discouragement is all a part of the journey to being successful. From what you said and trusting in your intuition, The Success Story would be the ground breaker! You have sent the consciousness into me. And I have to work in this light hence forth
Jane (Happy): That's my brother!
Mrs Smith is done with breakfast. She sets the dining table, extreme left of the Center Table. Her daughter's attention is called.
Mrs Smith: Jane, help me with the plates of food from the kitchen. Greg, hope you're good…
Greg (very lively): Yes
Jane: Okay
Jane leaves the Center Table where Greg is working to join her mother in the kitchen, dishing out the plates while the table is being prepared for breakfast.
The first bell rings at the door. Greg gets to the door fast and sees a beautifully all-dressed-black post woman. The door is open for Jane and Mrs Smith to see what is about to happen
Greg: How may I help you?
Postwoman (smiles): Is this the residence of Greg Smith?
Greg: Yes and ….
Postwoman: You have a mail from Creative Publishing Enterprise. Please sign on this paper. Please indicate your name, phone number as well.
Greg: Okay. Do you have a pen?
Postwoman: Of course, I do.
The Postwoman deeps her hand in her pocket and lends him a blue-ink pen. The postwoman presents to Greg the mail from her designed-to-carry-mails bag while Greg is signing on the paper, also indicating his name, phone number as instructed. The Postwoman, holding the mail, a full-postage-stamped white envelope, checks what Greg has written. She hands over the mail to him.
Postwoman: Thank you, Mr. Greg and have a nice day!
The postwoman leaves the building. Greg can't wait to see what's contained in the letter. Mrs Smith and Jane are looking at what's transpiring between Greg and the Postwoman. They are also want to know.
Mrs Smith (announces): Breakfast is ready, Greg. But what's in that envelope?
Greg: Mom, I've just received a mail. Let me open it and then get to read it out. It's a mail from Creative Publishing Press. I would have to read the content to understand better
Jane: I have a strong feeling that your work, The Success Story has been accepted. Not only that, there is something—I really don't know what it is—-like an offer waiting for you. Just read it and you will see I'm right. A woman's intuition is not to be taken likely!
Greg: Okay. Let me open it
Mrs Smith urges Greg to eat first before this would be done. Greg agreed.
Mrs Smith: Let's have a breakfast. Then we go straight into the business of the day.
Jane (agrees but her concentration is on the exotic Yeast Bread loaf and Delicious Milky tea): You're right, mom.
Greg (looks at the letter with all of his eyes): Yes
Mrs Smith sees the height of aroused curiosity in Greg but urges him to take his breakfast.
Mrs Smith: I know this is what you've been looking for the past three years. But relax, eat. It won't disappear. You have it just beside your meal plate. Ensure you don't stain it.
Greg: Okay Mom. Greg puts the envelope on his lap while he hastily eats what is being presented as meal—same as that of Jane.
Mrs Smith chuckles as she gently eats hers.
Greg is done with breakfast. He opens the envelope, takes out the letter and reads to the hearing of both his mom and sister, still eating.
Greg (reads):
Dear Greg Smiths,
First and foremost, we, at Creative Publishing Press, appreciates the submission of your work, The Success Story. It was an interesting read and highly inspirational for all ages.
After a thorough review by our editorial team, we have decided to give your work the best of traditional treatment it deserves. Your work has been accepted for publication. Congratulations!
Creative Publishing Press is a newly established literary outfit situated at the outskirts of Perth. It aimed at reaching out to making writers become successful authors. With its unique traditional publishing style, it strives to make the written works of authors noticed through the media, libraries, bookstores, book festivals, event centres, resorts and many more. What's more…It pays authors advances!
We have award-wining authors: Lake Thompson, Eugene Brass and Angela Jakes.
To give you summary of what the contract is about, you will be receiving a payment of 5,000Talars before the signing. After you have signed the contract in our office, you will be paid an additional 20,000 Talars. This is what is called advanced payment. Then, your royalties would be paid to you quarterly. As soon as the contract has been signed, we will begin the work process immediately. The editing process would begin and an editor would be assigned to go through your work, and if need be make corrections and submit to you for approval. After that (upon your approval) the production team would be on hand to give your book the best package it deserves. You will be presented a number of book cover designs for you to choose. Then, you will provide the 'About the Author' and 'About the book' descriptions. Your book is published! The marketing team would take it to all media houses in Perth and beyond, libraries, bookstores, book conferences, book festivals and many places where literary works are appreciated. You will be given one hundred free copies. This would be for you. You may choose to sellsome copies and keep the money to yourself.
The contract paper is available in our office. The contact person is: Amanda Brooks. She is the publishing manager. You may choose to come with a lawyer, if you wish. However, the contract is valid for a month. We're ready for any questions pertaining the contract.
There is will be an interview with our in-house media person, Maria Jane. The questions would center on the following forms: your background, your inspiration behind the books you've written, how long you have been writing,what you've learnt about writing based on experience, what to do if you experience a writer's block, your advice for writers, aspiring to be authors and a few others. The interview will be published in all of Perth Major Newspapers and magazines with your picture on it. The interview and other publicity moves are geared to create a popular demand for the book before it is been released. Come along with four passport-sized photographs.
This is our physical address: 1089, Max Street, off Jon Boulevard, Perth.
We look forward to working with you on this project and more works from you.
Congratulations once again!
Yours Faithfully
Amanda Brooks
Publishing Manager
Creative Publishing Press
Greg is confused; whether to leave the Living Room and dash outside to jump for the world to hear or scatter the dining table and yell on top his voice. Mrs Smith takes the letter off from him and reads for herself. Jane is also reading as well. Greg leaves the dining table and forcefully lands himself on the sofa. He is yelling incoherently.
Greg: Oh…Ahhh…Wow! Ha! Pa! Pa! I…Ha Ha made it Woo! Wah!
Jane screams after reading the letter as Mrs Smith begins to dance haphazardly. The whole place is filled with celebration that they forget that someone is at the door; ringing the bell severally. It takes the faint hearing of Mrs Smith to realize. She decides to advance towards the door with the letter within the grasp of her hand. The doorbell rings the seventh time. She opens the door and sees her stranded husband.
Mr Smith (feeling upset. Points at the doorbell as he stares at her): How many times do I have to press this for you to realize that I want to come into my house?
Mrs Smith (apologetic, yet excited): I'm sorry. It's just that we're indeed excited!
Mr Smith is surprised. He looks at how Greg is rolling on the rug and Jane is jumping around the center table, screaming. He comes into the living room as Mrs Smith closes the door to behold what he doesn't understand. He seeks for answers.
Mr Smith: Honey, you mentioned that you guys are all excited. What's the excitement all about?
Mrs Smith replaces her verbal response with a letter, handing it over to him. Mr Smith looks at the letter in his hand and her as he joins them in the excitement. He does it the second time. Greg and Jane barely know their dad is I the house.
Mr Smith (heightens his voice): You've not answered my question. What's going on?!
Mrs Smith: Read the letter. You'll understand.
Mr Smith reads the letter with interest. Mr Smith can't help but to express how happy he is by joining them in the celebration. The family is complete. The energy of excitement fills the house. Jane and Greg sees that their dad is back. But that does not stop them from celebrating. She hugs her dad as Greg hugs his mom. The excitement continues for ten minutes. Mr Smith somehow brings back calmness in the house, drawing himself close to Greg. Mrs Smith and Jane are sited while Greg is up standing, whose right hand is held firmly by his.
Mr Smith:It's been a long time coming! Greg, you've waited so long a time for this and this has come to pass and has come to stay. Now I understand clearly what you've told me three years ago. I, your father, is indeed proud of you! You've made us proud parents. You're about being a successful author. This time, your popularity and success would be heard far and wide. Congratulations!
Mr Smith is sited and watching. Mrs Smith hug Greg. She looks at him and holds him by the shoulder.
Mrs Smith: You've really waited three good years for this breakthrough. Now it has come to stay forever. During your wait, your partly assisted us with some expenses—me, your dad and siblings—Jane and Andrew. Andrew…I think his we'll let him know. Yes, he's writing his professional exams. I, his mother, will let him know about this! Greg, congratulations!
Jane takes her stand, moves some steps forward. When she sees how close she is to Greg, she throws her light body to Greg's grab. Greg wraps his hands around her entire waste area
Jane: Some moments ago, I told you your breakthrough is imminent. Didn't I? Sure, I did! What do I need in return? Joking….behind every successful man, there is a woman! Don't joke with me when it comes to intuition…Just joking.
Jane leaves Greg's grab and returns to her siting position. Mr Smith wants to know what Greg's plans and how he intends expediting them. Mr and Mrs Smith look in amazement
Mr Smith: Greg, when do you intend to visit the publishing house? I know of a lawyer friend. He will be at home two days from now. I think we'll have to get things done on time. A stich in time saves nine. What do you think?
Mrs Smith (cuts in): Greg, I think your dad is right. Let's get into full swings. The earlier the better.
Jane (Supports): Greg, I see sense in what they're saying. Andrew, if he was here, would say the same thing.
Greg listens to their take and agrees
Greg: Let's do it! I'm game! Let us get started on time. It's all for the family, Afterall!
Mr Smith: I will talk to Barrister Frank immediately. All he need do is to confirm the authenticity of the contract. That's all. I know contracts like this are authentic but a confirmation by a legal practitioner like my good friend would do a lot better. Granted, it's quite distant. I will foot the transport fare cost, to and fro. . I won't be available that day, unfortunately. There are series of appointments I must meet up with. I'm sorry but I assure, I will make it all up. But Barrister Frank is such a nice person! I know the interview won't pose any problems to you. The interview areas are something you can answer to, even when at sleep!
Greg (looks not bothered): That's fine by me. He's visited us a number of times, despite his very-hectic schedules. He's no stranger. We're like family! The interview areas are no problem to me. All I need do is to rehearse a little and be a bit more logical.
Mr Smith: You're on point, son!
Mrs Smith (adds): I agree with you, honey, regarding the transport fare. I will also add some money for their feeding along the way. It's like a long journey, you know. So, they have to feed…
Mr Smith (makes a joke): Hmmm…I see…You come in ONLY when you want to come in…I reserve my comment for the rest
Mrs Smith deafens her ear to what his statement but focuses on the very issue at hand.
Mrs Smith: Greg, my son, I think I will add some money to the one your dad will send you.
Jane: Hmmm…I agree, based on your discussion.
Mr Smith: Let me visit Barrister Frank two streets away from ours. Will be back soon.
Mrs Smith: Okay, dear. I will call Andrew now
Jane: Okay
Greg: Alright
Mrs Smith calls Andrew. The call is returned. Greg and Jane are listening.
[Phone Mode]
Andrew: Hello Mom!
Mrs Smith: How's your studies been so far? How are about your exams?
Andrew: My studies came along fine! As for exams, I think I'm not doing bad at all, through the papers are getting tougher as they come. But I shall scale through!
Mrs Smith: You will…I believe in you
Andrew: Thanks mom.
Mrs Smith: Guess what?
Andrew: Mom, you know I'm not good at guessing. Tell me; what's it?
Mrs Smith: Greg has finally made it! He got a major publishing deal!
Andrew: Wow! Great! Is Greg there?
Mrs Smith: Yes
Andrew: Please, hand over the phone to my big bro
Mrs Smith: I will. But remember, your conversation has to be as short as possible. I don't have sufficient call credit!
She hands over the phone to Greg
Greg: What's up, Andrew?
Andrew: I'm good. Heard you got a deal…a publishing deal
Greg: You heard mom, loud and clear
Andrew: Congratulations! More power to your elbows. Hope there is some money attached to it?
Greg: When you come around, you'll know and see for yourself
Mrs Smith takes the phone off from Greg. Jane laughs, then shakes her head. Greg chuckles excitedly
Jane (talks on top her voice): Andrew, so you forgot to call me. You're very funny!
Andrew: I never knew you were. How are you?
There is no response from Jane
Mrs Smith: My call credit is running out. Please call me. But when will you be coming home?
Andrew: As soon as I am done with my exams
Mrs Smith: Okay. We'll be expecting you then. Take good care of yourself.
Andrew: I will. And you too!
Mrs Smith: Bye
Andrew: Bye
She hangs up her phone. Lunch time is near. Mrs Smith moves to the kitchen to prepare what to be eaten; moles of cassava flakes and the pasty Parthian soup. They are all observing lunch…
After lunch, Greg does a bit of rehearsal on the interview areas. He is ready for the showdown.
The D-DAY
[Barrister Frank agrees to accompany Greg to Creative Publishing Press, based on the conversation with Mr. Smith. The money—that of his and his wife— is kept in hands of the Barrister. The journey is to last for a total of six hours. What they have is sustain them throughout the whole day. He comes to Mr. Smith's house, meets the-ready-for-the-movement Greg, who has with him the envelope and five passport-sized photographs, as Mrs. Smith and Jane are watching to wave a 'bye, bye'. They both set out of the building, board a taxi and all roads lead to Creative Publishing Press]


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Ho ho ho, and all that.
It's the last Friday reads of 2015. I've resisted the temptation to Christmasify this, so here's a bog-standard list of reads.
Happy Christmas and new year.
An Engineer Explains Why You Should Always Order the Larger Pizza
Do you know how hard it is to organise pizzas for group of people at a meeting? 'Very', is the answer I found out this week. Whilst it sounds a bit like stating the obvious, there's some sound reasoning here:
90:9:1 – the odd ratio that technology keeps creating
Something to rival Moore's Law?
Avoiding The Politics of Code Review
There's been a quite a code-review theme of late to these posts. It continues here with some patterns and anti-patters regarding office politics and pitfalls involved in getting a process in place.
Web Scraping in C#
I've used HTMLAgilityPack in the past with various degrees of annoyance. But this now seems to have gone dead, and hasn't been updated for since September 2014. AgileSharp seems to be current and do so much more.
Microsoft Edge's JavaScript engine to go open-source
Continuing with Microsoft's impressive drive towards open source.
The Rules Of Attraction
I've posted in the past about company culture, recruitment and attracting talent. This continues in the same vein. A though-provoking read.
Language: http://blog.ploeh.dk/2015/12/03/the-rules-of-attraction-language/
Location: http://blog.ploeh.dk/2015/12/04/the-rules-of-attraction-location/
A whole coders life: http://www.commitstrip.com/en/2015/12/11/a-whole-coders-life/
When you've been keeping a project running by the skin of your teeth: http://www.commitstrip.com/en/2015/12/16/when-youve-been-keeping-a-project-running-by-the-skin-of-your-teeth/


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Ambience has the power to uplift your mood. What have you photographed with exceptional ambience? —WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge
This year our backyard rose garden attracted my attention as much as it did that of our neighbor's bees.
The early morning sunlight directs a golden shaft of light broadside across the tops of the rose bushes. As the day goes on, the beam of light becomes an airy shower of illumination as it filters through the Monterey pine tree that towers high and wide above. During the golden hour each evening a crown of amber light appears for a few minutes on top of the flowers on the tallest plants.
My photographic processes increase during these colorful silences. Each day and night provide opportunities to capture new images of old subjects under light from a slightly different direction. Light that is, perhaps, filtered through clouds or fog, maybe even through tree leaves far away or close by.
Silence and light—Silent Light—in Nature's cathedral. The ambience is overwhelming.


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Since we're all completely sick of pork chops on sale, yet again (I'm sure you've stocked up plenty and you have enough pork in the freezer to last until Valentine's Day, at least) why not breakfast for dinner? My kids love "egg pie" and it's their favorite dinner request these days. They don't even mind when I throw in some veggies- even spinach (eek!) and kale (gasp!) have passed muster. A dozen eggs at Stop and Shop are $1 this week, and Stop and Shop Bacon is $1.77 for a 12-16 oz. package.
- "Egg pie" a.k.a. my version of quiche is pretty easy.
- I often make it without a crust, but if I do use a crust it's something improvised (I've used stale crackers or a thin layer of Bisquick mixed with milk pressed on the bottom of a greased pan and baked a few minutes ahead of time-- and you can also use leftover rice or slices of bread.)
- Then I chop up veggies, ham, bacon, whatever, and sprinkle it over the crust (If I'm not using a crust, I will pour in the eggs and then add the veggies or whatever).
- I often make my quiche in a 9x 9 glass dish but it goes pretty fast- 13 x 9 would be better for more than 4 people. (Make sure to spray with nonstick cooking spray)
- I whisk my eggs together with just a little milk (I use 5 eggs for the 9x9 pan- you could probably use a whole dozen for the larger pan.)
- Then I pour the eggs in the pan, add any extras if I haven't already, and sprinkle cheese over the top. I have used all kinds of cheese, even American cheese from the deli broken into bits, and they have been fine.
- I bake it at 350 for approximately 25-35 minutes (the deeper the eggs are in the pan, the longer the baking time.) When a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, it's good to go!
With a slice of homemade bread and some salad, this is a very satisfying- and frugal- meal!


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Cooling volume: 87 Lt
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Dometic iceboxes feature an extremely effective insulation system. Fitted with ice packs or ice cubes, they can keep groceries, fish, bait and wild game fresh for several days. The new facelift models of the popular series are even cooler. Practical accessories like seat cushions, fishing rod holders and bottle openers make them indispensable companions for fishermen, hunters and other nature lovers. The modular storage system, consisting of wire baskets and dividers, organises the content. Available for all new Cool Ice models (43 to 111 litres).
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Dometic Cool-Ice iceboxes, such as the Dometic Cool-Ice CI 85, are the perfect cooling solution for when power is not readily available. It will keep your ice frozen for days – up to ten days, depending on model usage and conditions. Features including a thick, refrigeration grade foam insulation and the 'Labyrinth Seal Design' combine to achieve longer lasting ice. Also, thanks to its rotomoulded design, there are no seams where heat can enter or cold can escape! Cool-Ice iceboxes are extremely strong, durable and easy to clean. Their robust design makes them ideal for continuous exposure to weather, especially on boats. The CI 85 icebox comes with strong ergonomic polyethylene handles that helpfully double as tie down points for securing the icebox.
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When you join us you can :
- Be inform with the online official journal "Les Paillettes" and the newsletter.
- Access to a download plateform of strawbale files and use communications media (slideshows presented during national strawbale meeting, brochures, pdf).
- Meet members of les adhérents our local networks and homeowner of strawbale buildings.
- Invest yourself in the RFCP guidelines.
In addition as a professional :
- Access and modify your information in the directory of professionals of strawbale buildings.
- Download technicals files (the observatory tracker, technical press).
- Receipt of tenders
- Special contacts of monitoring offices.
- Template documents for contract development.
Moreover as a nonprofit organisation :
- Custom access to your account.
- Announce your events in the general RFCP calendar and in the trainer calendar.
- Detailed description of your activity and link to your organisation's website.


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December 10, 2019
Advent Calendar Day 10 – Gardening Club
Just Good Friends offers a meeting point, a place to go and be with other people for friendship and companionship.
They meet for board games at Fleetwood Library on Monday afternoons, 1pm to 3pm, just a friendly game or two and a chat over a cuppa.
There are also weekly coffee morning sessions on on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Highbury Club, Highbury Avenue and on Thursdays at the New Venture Club, Warren Street from 10.00am.
Just Good Friends also have a busy programme of events, outings and activities and access to impartial advice and counselling.
Above all it's about combating loneliness and creating a sense of belonging. New members always welcome … drop-in to any session or contact Jackie on 07900 642850.


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The Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, an Australian marketing think tank, has found that only 1 percent of a brand's Facebook fans will actually engage with it, reports AdAge.
It used Facebook's "People Talking About This" metric, a running count of interactions that includes likes, posts, comments, tags, and shares to make its determination.
If 1 percent engagement sounds way too small to make Facebook brand pages worthwhile, Karen Nelson-Feld, a senior research associate for Ehrenberg-Bass, reminds us that brand pages are still relatively young.
"People need to understand what it can do for a brand and what it can't do," she said. "Facebook doesn't really differ from mass media. It's great to get decent reach, but to change the way people interact with a brand overnight is just unrealistic."


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DFX boosts the audio quality of your favorite media players. Simply turn on DFX and be immersed in HD quality sound. Adds fidelity,ambience,3D effect,bass etc to your music.
Features of DFX Audio Enhancer 10:
• Harmonic Fidelity Restoration
Adding Fidelity to your audio eliminates the "muffled" sound that is an artifact of the data compression algorithms used in Internet audio formats. DFX compensates for this loss of high frequency fidelity by carefully regenerating the missing high frequency harmonics in the audio. This harmonic restoration is performed using patent-pending technology that carefully synthesizes high frequency harmonics to replace the harmonics lost during the encoding process.
• Ambience, Stereo Imaging
Adding Ambience to your audio compensates for the lost or diminished stereo depth that is the result of closely located speakers, poor listening environments, and sonic losses due to data compression of Internet audio formats. DFX compensates for the reduced stereo imaging and depth of PC audio by carefully regenerating the ambience and stereo depth. This same ambience processing has been used by Grammy winning engineers of artists such as Alanis Morissette and Ella Fitzgerald.
• 3D Surround Sound
Using the 3D Surround Sound component adds amazing depth and body to your audio, compensating for monitoring limitations and sonic losses due to data compression. With 3D Surround processing the sounds will surround you, virtually putting you inside the music! 3D Surround enhances the sound played on conventional 2-speaker systems and makes even small PC speaker systems sound larger and richer. It is also fully compatible with Surround Sound playback systems.
• HyperBass
Using the HyperBass component adds deep, rich bass sound to your audio by compensating for the bass limitations of almost all PC-based audio systems and data-compressed audio formats. DFX does this by carefully regenerating the low frequency harmonics, thus increasing the perceived bass, but without exceeding the speakers physical limits, adding or changing speakers or amplifiers, and without increased power consumption. HyperBass greatly improves the bass performance of any sound system.
• Dynamic Gain Boosting
Adding Dynamic Boost increases the perceived loudness of your audio while minimizing distortion levels, particularly when using Internet audio systems. By adding Dynamic Gain Boosting, your playback system will sound twice as loud without losing any punch on loud passages.
Typical PC-based multimedia playback systems and even home stereo playback systems suffer from limited dynamic range and headroom. Dynamic Boost compensates for this limited headroom by carefully processing the audio to increase the perceived loudness of the audio without altering the perceived dynamic range.
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- DFX Audio Enhancer installer is bundled with "Funmoods toolbar". However, you may continue the installation process without installing it.
Changes in DFX Audio Enhancer 10:
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- Similar Artists Easily discover new music based on the artists you listen to.
- Song Lyrics Sing along to your favorite tunes with the integrated song lyrics finder.
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Heres an interesting thing to wonder about. With the new 4 game rule for redshirting do we see Gibbs get some mop up action throughout the season, if hes as good as advertised? Would TC have a year left if the rule had been in place 4 years ago? Guess I should look that up myself, but if Gibbs is all hes cracked up to be I would think we would want him to get some snaps this year to get a handle on the speed of the game and whatnot.
After looking it up TC played way over the 4 game mark, but maybe the coaching staff handles it differently with Lujan if the rule had been in place.
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What is the difference between the Project Management Templates offered by your parent company Method123 Ltd, and the project management methodology offered at MPMM.com?
Good question. MPMM.com offers you three different versions of the methodology software; the Educational, Standard and Professional editions. The Standard and Professional editions actually include all of the Project Management Templates that are offered at Method123.com
And the Professional edition even includes a suite of practical examples, which are fully completed Project Management Templates for sample projects. Currently, if you purchase the project management templates at Method123.com and you later decide to purchase MPMM Professional, then you can email us and get a 100% refund on your project management template purchase. This way, you can try our project templates, before you upgrade to our project methodology.


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How would you rate your experience with Best Western ?
Best Western Corporate Office AddressBest Western International, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Contact Best WesternPhone Number: (602) 957-4200
Fax Number: (623) 780-6199
Website: http://www.BestWestern.com
Email: Email Best Western
Best Western FactsFounder: M.K. Guertin
Date Founded: 1946
Founding Location: California
Number of Employees: 1300
Best Western ExecutivesCEO: David Kong
CFO: Mark Straszynski
COO: Ron Pohl
Best Western History
Best Western was founded in 1946 by hotelier M.K. Guertin as an informal referral system for member hotels. During those years, hotels in California and other western states were generally family owned, roadside motels or larger urban hotels. This service, which was literally nothing more than a phone referral service where one desk operator talked to another about recommended hotels and motels, would eventually grow into the Best Western hotels we know today.
By 1962, the company had the only hospitality reservation system in the US which covered the entire nation.
By 1963, there were 700 member hotels, making them the largest chain in the industry.
In 1964, Canadian hotels were admitted into the association.
In 1977 the company began using the phrase, "world's largest lodging chain".
The chain began franchising in the UK in 1978.
In 1980, Denmark, France, Finland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland joined the association.
In 1995, the company launches BestWestern.com website. By 2005, there are booking $1 million in reservations per day online.
Best Western then expanded to Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand in 1976.
In 2002, Best Western International launched Best Western Premier in Europe and Asia. In 2011, the company began to list their hotels under three different tiers; Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier.
In 2004, Best Western became the official hotel of Nascar.
In May of 2013, Best Western announced that it will take over management of the Green Hill Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar. This acquisition will give the hotel Best Western's brand name, as well as establishing Best Western as their first hotel establishment in the country.
The company began using IBM's Watson AI to personalize and target their marketing ads by asking potential clients about travel plans on search engines in 2019.
In August 2019, Best Western Rewards Program was named as one of the Top Loyalty Programs in the US for the 7th consecutive year by US News & World Report.
Today, Best Western is made up of over 4200 hotels worldwide with nearly half of those in North America. Estimated annual revenue worldwide in 2012 was $6 billion. Headquarters for the company are located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Best Western FAQs
Question 1: What is the phone number for Best Western?
Answer 1: The phone number for Best Western is (602) 957-4200.
Question 2: Who is the CEO of Best Western?
Answer 2: The CEO of Best Western is David Kong.
Question 3: Who founded Best Western?
Answer 3: Best Western was founded by M.K. Guertin in 1946.


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Bridgewater State University wrestling team swept a tri-match hosted by Rhode Island College on Friday evening.
The Bears (6-9) posted a 21-19 win over Trinity College and completed the sweep with a 23-21 victory over host RIC.
In the match against Trinity, Bridgewater trailed 17-9 with three bouts remaining. Back-to-back pins by sophomore Henry Oberlander (Mansfield, Mass.) at 184 and freshman David MacNeil (Woburn, Mass.) at 197 gave the Bears a 21-16 lead (The Bantams were deducted a team point for unsportsmanlike conduct at 197). A 4-2 win by Trinity heavyweight Mason Sangillo rounded out the scoring. The Bears also received a forfeit win by freshman Caleb Lamarre (Brockton, Mass.) at 133 and a 6-1 decision from senior Eric Kerr (Lynnfield, Mass.) at 157.
Bridgewater trailed 9-0 early against the host Anchormen, but then reeled off four straight wins to take the lead for good. Junior Andrew Valdina (Dracut, Mass.) started the rally with a 10-3 decision at 141 and freshman 149-pounder Fox Maxwell (Wilmington, Mass.) tied the match up at 9-9 with a forfeit victory. An 18-0 technical fall triumph by Kerr at 157 put the Bears out in front, and senior Declan Heaslip (Dedham, Mass.) made it 17-9 with a 7-4 decision at 165. After RIC closed the gap to five (17-12), Oberlander won by forfeit at 184 to extend the BSU lead to 23-12. The Anchormen won the last two bouts, including a pin by heavyweight Ricky Brown, to account for the final tally of 23-21.
Oberlander and Kerr both finished 2-0 on the day. Oberlander is now 20-8 on the season, while Kerr is 19-8.
In upcoming action, Bridgewater State will compete at the NCAA Division III Northeast Regional Championship hosted by WPI on Saturday, February 24th and Sunday, February 25th.


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Eva Ibbotson is actually an author from my childhood. I read a lot as a child, which is probably not very surprising to most people, but really, I don't remember a lot of the books I read then. Except for The Last Treasure, which I read when I was in the third or fourth grade and couldn't get out of my head after that, even though I had forgotten the title and the author's name (which I didn't mention here because I CAN'T REMEMBER IT…).
The book I most likely read the most as a kid, excepting the Harry Potter series, was a book called Which Witch. I didn't even realize that A Countess Below Stairs (which I got for Christmas this last time round) was written by the same author as Which Witch until I went to put it away on my bookshelf and found that I already owned a book by Ibbotson. Which Witch is a truly magnificent book, despite the fact that it was written for children, and I really must do a book review for it, but on to this review.
This book was actually weird for me in that the main character didn't seem to have any arc. She starts out obedient, nice, whatnot and she ends that way. It was a really good read and it was pretty hilarious, but I attribute it to my interest in aristocratic society more than anything. The other characters seemed a bit shallow to me in the beginning, but they filled out very nicely as the book progressed.
Despite the unfortunately static main character, the book was really easy for me to read. Of course, now that I've taken a class entirely based around the Lord of the Rings trilogy, every read seems easy to me. That is the best part of reading, in my opinion. When the book flows well and the characters are engaging and Sam and Frodo aren't wandering around the marshes for five hundred pages or whatever it is.
Some people are amazed at a bookworm's ability to sit and read for hours at a time. From the outside, it certainly does seem boring, but in fact, it isn't at all like sitting around doing nothing. In fact, it's the most compelling thing I can think of. There are plenty of things that teenagers do that are more boring than reading. Most television shows are repetitive and obnoxious, text messaging people requires a lot of waiting and a lot of emoticons.


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Student success means improving graduation rates and ensuring more students get a degree sooner.
Student success means reducing the number of students who drop out of college before graduating.
Student success means making college more affordable to more Californians.
Student success means helping more prospective students understand what it takes to earn their degree.
What is the California State University doing to close the achievement gap and graduate more students sooner?
Ensuring the success of the CSU's students means helping them avoid food and housing insecurity and supporting their needs beyond academics.
Our remarkable students, faculty and alumni are living proof of the transformative impact of the California State University. Here are their stories.
At every campus, students and faculty are demonstrating innovative work in the classroom, the community and throughout California.


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Takes about a week to prepare, but when it is bottled in your own
personally decorated bottlesit s a thoughtful gift and nice to have
on hand.
every cook on your gift list will love you for it.
Home Made Vanilla
Using a small sharp knif, split 4 whole vanilla beans length wise
and place ina 1-quart jar that has a tight fitting lid.
Add to the vanilla beans 1 cup vodaka,1 cup water,1-ounce bottle of
real vanilla extract. Let stand at room temperaturecovered for 7
days. Divide the mixture into 4 bottles(4-0unce each),placeing 2 bean
halfs in each bottle.(it is best to use teinted bottles to protect
the vanilla flovor from fadding when exposed to light, I save my
little bottles or look for them when out looking at thrift stores or
yard sales).
add a decorative label to each bottle.
Recipe makes 2 cupos of Vanilla
hope you like this i have been making this for 30 years now and its
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My CV exists online in various places and various states, a number of them probably quite outdated. I don't mind much; most of the spammy recruitment agency emails go straight to a junk file and the telephone calls are infrequent. When I do receive a call it's usually from somebody who wants to be my mate and who offends me with their simplicity to the extent I'm abrupt and not very nice. I feel it's better for everyone that way. Nobody's time is wasted on empty niceties.
Yesterday though, I received a call from a middle-aged woman and I let her speak. She sounded a little nervous, the kind who doesn't expect to be allowed to speak at length without getting interrupted. So when she does have a free run she gets nervous and speaks herself down blind alleys. I sort of empathised. I also let her speak because I wasn't too busy and, it transpired, what she was talking about actually sounded like it could potentially be of interest.
That was another thing. They usually didn't say interesting things.
A full-time permanent role which actually didn't sound too dull. An unspectacular salary I'd hope to negotiate up a little. Suddenly I was flung into an alternative new life of a career; purpose and ambition and people and the egotistical "busyness" I so revile. Would it be so bad? Wildly premature thoughts, clearly, but you can't help them. Like after a good first date, of which I dimly remember one or two, once upon a time.
Despite investing a lot of time and a small bit of cash in a new venture – a thing I enjoy doing, it's unsurprisingly not showing any signs of flowering at all. Meanwhile the main breadwinning activity continues to shrink, my final supplementary client looking like fading out in the coming months, leaving all my eggs firmly in the one basket.
From time to time I engage in idle thoughts of a conventional career: an office, new relationships, colleagues I'd see and be irritated by every day. Perhaps I wouldn't really mind it if it was something that would engage me, stuff to get my teeth into, new subjects to learn about in a new industry. I feel increasingly less towards a technology space which has outgrown me, not that I was ever wildly passionate about it in the first place. It was better a few years ago when my knowledge was specialised and relevant, but now it feels like there's too much to know, and everyone has an opinion anyway. Like your secret favourite cult band had made it mainstream and was now boring.
While being standoffish and acting like I neither needed or was that interested in what the lady on the telephone was talking about, I felt myself getting seduced by the idea.
Just think about it: A Life! Having a routine. Not sitting on your flat on your own all day. Not "medium filter coffee to have in please… little space for milk… there you go, thanks a lot" ..being the only thing you say in real life to another person on most days. The potential to win recognition from people you might even respect. The ability to completely disconnect for an evening, a weekend, a week. It would be a more interesting life, wouldn't it?
But slow down, brain. Try not to ever hope. You've learned that now. Hoping is a horribly dangerous business which virtually always ends in disappointment for you. This lady on the phone might think you're a prick, your CV might not make the cut, an interview panel might think you're underqualified or an unmanageable risk. It's massively likely that there will be shinier, more assured candidates who smile easily and plainly look better suited. The same type who you constantly lost out to in your mid-twenties when performing reasonably well throughout countless interviews. No. You've no chance.
Was it really *you* anyway, anymore? That imagined new lifestyle; having bosses? Wouldn't you flounder and crack under expectations and pressures, quickly grow bitter and resentful? It would only be more interesting for a brief period before it became habitual, boring, a thing to despise. Wouldn't you miss all of that navelgazing time you had and complained about having but sort of liked as well?
If everything just carries on as it is, with the one main client and work which enables you to maintain this generally lazy, undemanding and wholly unsatisfying lifestyle, that'll be fine too, won't it? You'll just be opening yourself up to another fall otherwise.


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Keep your employees safe and compliant with ETi's robust list of environmental health and safety courses. Perfect for companies in construction, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, and environmental trades. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Business emergency response preparation
CPR/First Aid/AED
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Confined space
Construction safety, OSHA 10 hour
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Controlling worker's comp costs
Department of transportation hazardous materials regulations (DOT)
Electrical safety
Fall protection
Food handler certification
Forklift training
Geospatial technology training
General industry safety, OSHA 10 hour
General industry safety, OSHA 30 hour
Hazardous communication
Hazardous waste removal, OSHA 24 hour
Hazardous waste removal, OSHA 40 hour
Hazardous waste refresher, OSHA 8 hour
Incident command system
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Injury/illness prevention plan
Lead renovation, repair and painting
Managing universal waste
Medical waste management
Mold remediation
Occupational health and safety
Personal protective equipment and fit testing
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[This work is in the museum]
Ticker Invest helps their clients invest money in profitable financial instruments and manage them to generate investment income. The website developed at the studio presents professional knowledge in a pleasant way.
Product pages are accompanied by a variety of related materials while the library contains collections of analytical articles written by the company's employees. Large buttons that follow the descriptions invite to start a relationship with Ticker Invest.
The selected service is characterized by its maximum profitability. Related products are shown in circles at the bottom of the screen.
Profiles of companies whose stock can be purchased are illustrated with graphs of their stock prices for the current year.
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- Artemy Lebedev
- Pavel Gerasimchuk
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New Denim Fashion Trends Look Good for Plus Size Women
Clothing and fashion never go out of style. This is not just an industry but also a lifestyle. The flow of styles and trends also goes both ways. Sometimes, fashion designers find inspirations in what already exists on the streets.
Some experts point out that there is an undeserved market for plus-size clothes. This is an empowering segment of the industry, as the clothes are designed for a specific woman's build. Verona Couture shares some insights into the fashion trends to watch out for this year and beyond.
Updated and Modern
Denim became high fashion during the late 1970s. It continues to fit almost every type of user, consumer, and body type. Modern trends in 2018 and moving forward call for styles that are comfortable and sexy. The latest trends point towards full-length jeans that cover the ankles. These are a throwback to the straights and slight flares, which were last seen in the 1990s. These look good in barefoot languor or with heels.
As usual, when it comes to denim jeans, there are plenty of dissenting opinions. There exist the boot-cut jeans, which go well with high heel boots and low pumps. Some other women wear wide-leg jeans, which can be rolled up for casual lounging on the sofa. Cropped jeans are still on the shelf, but even those known for creating them are moving towards longer cuts, down to the boots.
The Skinny Jeans
Not everyone is comfortable in skinny jeans. But these are truly body or leg-hugging pants that show the curve. This type is something even plus size women are proud of. Alternatively, there are the mom jeans, which lazily fall from the hips in soft furls and are folded at the hem. Acid wash is also a hit. It has been an ongoing trend for so long that it pops up every so often. Patchwork has also come into its own, with fashion designers releasing their individual take on them.
Denim clothes are comfortable to wear and will always be loved. Today's denims are more cognizant of what women want. Plus size women can wear denim jeans and flaunt their curves or just let the material flow from hips to ankle.
How to Spot a Good Florist in 5 Ways
Flowers are a must in every occasion — be it a happy or a sad one. Not only do they add color to the venue, they also add life and ambiance to the overall event, especially if it's a wedding.
Alexan Events reminds that finding a good wedding florist in Denver, Colorado is as important as finding any other wedding supplier. Asking for referrals is always a good start, but knowing which qualities to look for before hiring is also important.
A good florist is someone you can easily approach any time. Choosing the flower types and checking on mock arrangements and set-ups are actually a part of the deal and are something that can only easily be done with open communication between two parties.
While providing flower set-ups is a business in itself, being passionate about the job without solely focusing on the profit is also important. Working with a florist who is concerned with not just your event's outcome, but also your preference is truly a gem.
Practical advice
Not everyone is familiar with flowers. Some are even allergic to it. A good florist should be able to give you practical advice on how to get both your wants and needs without busting your budget or your overall theme.
Reasonably priced
Flowers can be pricey, especially if they're sourced from abroad. Therefore, it's best to have a reasonable budget. Your florist should be able to suggest flower types and arrangements that would work well with your budget. A florist that pushes you to go way beyond your set budget should be avoided.
Good reviews
Check online reviews and research about the florist and their services. A florist with a realistically good online image and reviews from clients is certainly worth looking at.
Investing in a good florist might not be a priority, but they pay a huge role in the overall success of your wedding. Thus, take your time in finding one who can work best with you.
5 Gorgeous White Stones for When Diamonds Don't Cut it
Diamonds are undoubtedly beautiful, but they can be a bit generic. Everyone wants to have a unique engagement and have a one-of-a-kind stone that accurately represents your love. While there are many different gemstones out there, nothing quite compares to white. It is the color of purity and strength — perfect for any bride-to-be.
If you enjoy the classic elegance of white, consider the following gemstones for your engagement ring:
Moissanite is touted to have greater brilliance and sparkle than a diamond. This synthetic stone was first discovered at a meteor crater site and has since become a sought-after precious stone. Moissanite jewelry can be rare, but you can find it on sale online at sites like MoissaniteCo.com.
White Sapphire
Though the most famous sapphires are blue, the gem actually comes in a multitude of colors. White sapphires have an incredible fire that seems to glow from within. Rarest of all is the white star sapphire, which forms a distinct, six-pronged ray of light on its surface.
For a truly unique take on your engagement ring, consider getting a white opal. Opals are unique in their milky white color, interspersed with multi-colored shards of glass. The effect is truly breathtaking.
Moonstones have a soft, glowing white color reminiscent of its namesake. Moonstones have become quite popular in recent years due to the way they seem to absorb and scatter the light.
Chalcedony is a popular form of quartz. White chalcedony has a wax luster and varies in translucency. Though its black counterpart, onyx, is more popular, chalcedony has a calming effect that makes it a truly unique centerpiece for your engagement ring.
Your engagement should be something that you will cherish for the rest of your life. If you are looking for something that truly stands out, a white gemstone is truly a cut above the rest.
The War Between Nuclear Power and Sustainability
Economic, environmental, and social sustainability are part of the trifecta of earthly balance. Nuclear energy, an option for producing electricity, affects all those aspects of sustainability.
Lewis Strauss, the first chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, predicted in his 1954 speech that electricity from nuclear energy would be "too cheap to meter" in the near future.
But today, nuclear power proves to be an expensive source of energy, even more so than hydro power. A nuclear power plant costs up to about $10 billion to build and will cost even more to maintain. Based on a 2009 report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), $360 billion to $1.6 trillion dollars would have been placed in the hands of American taxpayers if nuclear expansion loans were approved by the government.
All nuclear plants produce radioactive waste that can heavily affect the environment surrounding it. More often than not, it is permanent damage.
In 1986, a nuclear accident caused the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine. About 220,000 people lost their homes and more than 10,000 square kilometers of agricultural land and forests were rendered unusable. The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant in Japan continues to emit nuclear waste into the Pacific Ocean after the 2004 tsunami and the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, causing it to die a slow death.
Cancer and leukemia are frequently linked to nuclear radiation. After the Chernobyl disaster, 25,000 people were reported to have died because of radiation exposure from cleaning up the mess. Subsequently, the number of cancer patients also increased heavily that year.
Nuclear power impacts the health of even those who have stopped working in a nuclear plant. When radiation enters the body, the effects will not manifest right away. Specialists at Nuclear Care Partners suggest that treating former nuclear plant employees reduces their risk for cancer.
Despite its strength as a source for electricity, nuclear energy will just do more harm than good. In the words of Haruki Murakami: "This time no one dropped a bomb on us…We set the stage, we committed the crime with our own hands, we are destroying our own lands, and we are destroying our own lives."
Artists Make the Hard Decisions for Clutter-Free Portfolio
Could you be having a problem creating a portfolio of authentic contemporary art? There are a couple of things you need to work on to bring your portfolio back in shape—to give you a handsome return on investment.
Make the hard decisions.
Note that if the collection of art that you are putting on sale is unwieldy and seems to overwhelm prospective clients, make the hard choice of cutting through the clutter. In short, if it is not that important to offer your customers, just remove it from the offering. Otherwise, you could lose potential customers who might not be patient enough to rummage through all the different pieces of art you have marked for sale, TWFINEART points out.
Put first things first.
First things first: Lest you trade in a mediocre seller over a bestseller, which will ultimately limit the rate of having happy return clients. Typically, bestsellers make up the least percentage of most artists' overall portfolios, and this is where they miss it all, while there is always plenty of room in emerging markets. Why should you have a slow seller clouding the view of a bestseller, or multiple sizes of bestsellers, and other picks that your customers rarely purchase?
You need to check these areas so you not only keep your investment afloat but also enjoy optimal profits.
Stick with your best picks.
Perhaps you can offer one size of paper, on at most two different types on paper. Pulling out the choices that, for one reason or another, hardly sell and sticking with the choices that you feel could best build you a valuable portfolio is the best route to take.
Speaking directly to customers and prospective clients t gives you a consultative edge that you now have the opportunity, as an expert in your field, to suggest an image or medium for them – and you know a perfect bestseller that will ultimately get you out there.
All the Reasons You Need Celiac Disease Treatment Now
A type of medical condition wherein the small intestine's absorptive surface (villa) sustains damage because of consumption of gluten-containing foods, celiac disease (CD) is not something you should treat lightly. Once damaged, the abilities of the small intestines to absorb essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, folate, calcium, fat, and protein, significantly decrease.
RedRiver Health and Wellness Center and other health and wellness centers say that this is the reason you should seek treatment as soon as possible and explore all your options, or you can experience any or all of the following:
It increases your risk for many other health conditions.
CD patients, especially those who already have advanced conditions, may already be at great risk of developing other severe health problems like diabetes, thyroid disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and in extremely rare cases, intestinal cancers.
You can become malnourished.
You will find gluten, a type of protein, in many different types of food and produce. From wheat to barley, your diet will become extremely limited once you have CD. Almost every processed and packaged food, rice, bread, and other baked goods contain gluten. As you have this condition, you can no longer eat them and increase your risks of becoming malnourished.
It comes with serious symptoms.
Aside from the possibility of malnourishment, CD sufferers can also experience a variety of serious symptoms. These include diarrhea, abdominal bloating, stomachaches, pale stools, and weight loss. They may also develop dermatitis herpetiformis, a condition that causes a severe skin rash. Others may suffer from anemia, muscle cramps, joint pain, bone pain, seizures, and mouth sores—and in women, missed or abnormal menstrual periods.
Although incurable, it is treatable. Gluten-free diets are among the leading solutions, but also know that there are alternative celiac disease treatments for CD sufferers today. Don't let your condition get worse.
Basic Dining Etiquette
Table manners and etiquette are considered by some to be a lost art. However, there are still many establishments and cultures that uphold the well-mannered upbringing in high regard. Impress your companions by taking charge of an evening and play the gracious host.
Table Choices – If there aren't many guests upon your arrival, you may be given the opportunity to select your table. If you would like to be seated in a more private or well-lit place, you can ask the front desk before you are escorted. Should you find yourself unsatisfied with the table you've got, you may politely request for a specific place, though it's better that you ask this before the food arrives.
Drink – While waiting for your food, you may choose to drink either wine or water. Brisbane's private dining establishments have very good selections of wines and champagnes to choose from so do tell them your preferences. If you are hosting guests with children, it's permissible to order juice drinks or shakes for starters for most of the younger guests.
Hosting – The host of the night is usually the person who has invited everyone for the evening and has chosen the venue of the event. They are also typically the one paying for everything unless you've decided to go Dutch. A host's job is to primarily provide entertainment and be in charge, especially when it comes to topics of conversation, ordering food, making everyone feel at ease and dealing with disputes.
Complaints – Should you or any of your guests find anything not to your liking, it's best to speak to the waiter attending your table. Never ask for the supervisor or speak loudly enough to catch the attention of the establishment's other guests. This is rude and will disturb everyone's night.
Whether it's Asian, Italian or American, there's etiquette to dining out. Be on time, be polite and gracious, and order only what you can finish.
Nuclear Facilities Health Care Plans: What You Should Know
Working in a nuclear facility is one of the riskiest jobs in the world. There are many elements that these workers are exposed to that may have both short-term and long-term effects on their health. An example is the exposure to radioactive elements. In light of the many dangers nuclear facility workers are exposed to, there have been many interventions such as healthcare plans that have been put in place to help these workers when need be. The following is what you need to know about individual care for nuclear facility workers.
The chances of a nuclear facility worker being exposed to radioactive material is quite high. Such elements can have adverse effects on the body both internally and externally. Therefore it is critical that after being treated at the hospital, the patient continues treatment at home to ensure his or her body gets back to normalcy. This can be done by getting a personal physician who will administer personalized care to the patient.
Government Intervention
When nuclear facilities became functional, the government realized the kind of danger that their people would be exposed to when working there. So the energy employee occupational illness compensation program or eeoicpa was started. Eeoicpa Part E specifically outlines how the family of an affected worker can be compensated for the lost wages.
Screening Programs
People who work in nuclear facilities should take advantage of any screening programs that may be available in their area. This screening will help with early detection of any exposure effects and ensure that the worker gets treatment as soon as possible. Early treatment will help the worker prevent any permanent damage to the body organs.
If you have a relative or know someone who works in a nuclear facility, inform him or her about Eeoicpa Part E. This may help them be prepared for the worst.
A Guide to Choosing an Event Venue
Having an event is like taking a dip in a commercial pool. If the water is dirty, you're bound to start looking for pool maintenance and explain to the personnel why you can't have a good time. By then, you may have blown your chances of having a great time. Before finalising all the details of your corporate event, make sure the venue is the perfect one.
What a Bad Venue Can Do
When events fail to impress and get boring, fingers always point to the organisers – and for a reason. More than anyone else, your choices as the organiser define an event. Poor planning is usually at the centre of a failed event.
If you do not pick a great venue, you're likely to end up with a half-baked event. The wrong choice of venue can negatively impact your function and even your future dealings with your guests.
You have to consider the parking area. If guests lose their temper finding a good place to park, you know you have already set a bad tone for your event. On the contrary, if attendees see only great service and great ambience, you're on your way to having an event that won't be forgotten easily.
How a Good Place Can Make a Difference
When you have found a venue with enough space for your guests and has amenities and facilities to make them comfortable and keep them entertained, you're on the right track, advised an expert from Victoriapark.com.au.
Be it for a corporate meeting or a product launch, make sure to book a place that has enough space for all your guests. Choose a venue that's classy as well, this will impress your friends and business partners.


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Weather in Heraklion
Heraklion is positioned on the north coast of Crete, which is one of the most popular Greek Islands. It enjoys a warm, Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Spring and autumn are also very mild, although they see slightly more rainfall than the summer.
If you love the sun and heat, the best time to go to Heraklion is in the summer. Temperatures reach daily highs of 30˚C, which will call you to the beach where you can sunbathe and swim in the mild sea water.
If you don't like heat or humid weather, the best time to visit Heraklion is late autumn or in the spring. The winter is also a great time to visit to escape the cold weather back home. January is the coldest month of the year with an average low of just 9°C.
The wettest time to visit is December. There are around 14 rainy days throughout the month, with an expected rainfall of 100mm.
If you enjoy a peaceful swim in the sea while on holiday, you're in luck. The average sea temperature is 26°C in the summer before lowering to 16°C in February.


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In this painting, I've cast Brigette Helm (best known as the robot in Metropolis) in a new part. I thought she deserved to be in another Science Fiction classic (my own) without all the prosthetics.
April 5th, 2005
I agree to the title; "strange" but beautifully
July 19th, 2003
I like the use of complimentary colors, and the halo effect of the light-makes her look symbolicly as a divine being or something. I like very much.
February 24th, 2003
That's cool! Nice use of colour. The blue and yellow fight, but I think it makes her look more majestic, like she's the calm in the chaos. The different testures between the colours add to that a lot too. I like all those tatoos on her head.
March 30th, 2002
And you were ahead of your time because this could have been the inspiration source for Zaan in Farscape *talent, I tell you.. talent !*
March 10th, 2002
Amazing! You do wonders with oils. I really love to see a fine oil painter here. It is difficult to find someone who loves oils these days. I don,t know why. Oil Paint is such an extraordinary medium. And this alien beauty seems very much human.
March 4th, 2002
Brilliant choice of colors; the contrast between foreground and background is explosive!
Her face has an avant garde, modern futuristic look to it, very stylish, expertly rendered.
Awesome clarity again.
February 25th, 2002
Wonderful portrait Patrick, she's a beauty all right. I like the little delicate gesture of her hand, and that background is startling (to say the least). Top job.
February 24th, 2002
...impressive,the most i ike the colors and shadows,it gives it an authentic touch,and over all the very skilled use of oils,respect...
February 21st, 2002
i think her beauty is quite far reaching, but that's not really the point I'm trying to make. What struck me most about this painting is not that she's an alien, or anything. Or ,well, despite being alien, there's something familiar about this picture. Something almost like a deity or madonna.
February 19th, 2002
I like the way you've mixed a classic expression/gesture with the alien appearence. I'd love to see you upload more stuff. : )


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Calvin Harris finally manned up! He acknowledged that his Twitter rant following his breakup with Taylor Swift was out of line. However, Calvin, of course, also wanted to remind everyone that he wasn't the person that started all of the drama because it was Taylor that first came after him. So Calvin, it seems, needs to be reminded of certain events.
Calvin and Taylor were pretty cute together for over a year when suddenly the two broke up and she began dating Tom Hiddleston on the rebound. But then Calvin did an interview in which he again denied Taylor's contribution on the hit "This Is What You Came For". So Taylor had her lawyers confirm that it was actually her voice on the recording and that she also helped with the lyrics.
But Calvin couldn't take that. He then went on Twitter and got all in a huff because Taylor admitted she had contributed and his manly pride couldn't deal with that. So he ranted at Taylor and accused her team of making him "look bad" like they were allegedly already doing to Katy Perry. He honestly didn't need any help with looking horrible.
See, Taylor wasn't Calvin's first celebrity girlfriend. He had also dated Rita Ora and had had another ugly breakup. So we can all see the pattern and its Calvin. Calvin doesn't like being pushed to the side or ignored and so he lashes out. He did that with Rita and he did that with Taylor.
So what's excuse? He said that he was " – protecting what I see as my one talent in the world being belittled. It felt like things were piling on top of me and that was when I snapped."
Check back with CDL for more Calvin Harris news and updates here.
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