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Pet Shop Boys recently recorded a one-hour episode for German radio station Bayern 1's series, "Soundtrack ihres Lebens".
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Due to potential disruptions of national and international mail services, the shipping date for "Pet Shop Boys Annually 2020" and the reissues of "Pet Shop Boys, Literally" and "Pet Shop Boys Versus America" has been moved forward to today, April 1st.
19 March 2020
Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the preview screening of Pet Shop Boys' 1988 feature film, "It Couldn't Happen Here", at BFI Southbank in London on Friday 3 April is now cancelled.
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Hiway (WAY) - ICO Details
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Hiway ICO Summary
Hiway is bringing blockchain solution in the Recruitment industry.
Their initial coin offering will be held from September 10, 2018 and investors will be able to buy it until September 23, 2018.
A total of 50,000,000 WAY will be created and 50,000,000 will be available during the coin offering.
WAY sale will be considered successful if their softcap of 1(USD) is reached. Please keep in mind that the sale could end before September 23, 2018 if the hardcap of 8,000,000(USD) is reached.
During Hiway ICO, investors will be able to buy WAY at 0.14 USD per Coin/Token.
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The Hiway platform is a blockchain tailored marketplace for work. It builds on a few of the most innovative and progressive technologies emerging from the Fourth Industrial Revolution: big data, blockchain and artificial intelligence. Hiway serves both the employee and the employer, empowering those looking for a job or wanting a job done in equal measure.
The world is currently filled with employment agencies and online marketplaces connecting candidates to employers, mostly operating with a local and somewhat dated approach. But, the sector is ready for a new way of working. Hiway is here to create a platform built to facilitate connections, that is accessible to anyone who has skills to share or a job to offer. No borders, no boundaries.
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Business Spotlight: Welland Toyota
Welland Toyota has been in business for over 25 years. The company first opened its doors in the south part of Welland, and in 2011 moved North to its new premier facility located at 894 Niagara Street across from MT Bellies and next to the Seaway Mall. The new location features a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environment Design) Gold certified building with an inventory of over 200 vehicles.
Dealer Principal Frank Trivieri has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry and he is proud to return to the Niagara Region where he grew up, taking on the ownership of the dealership. Having worked as a General Director and Executive Vice President in the corporate automotive industry, Frank applies his knowledge of running a top service-oriented business and he understands what makes a great car dealership.
The dealership has grown over the past few years from 15 employees to 26, including 2 master technicians, 6 fulltime sales advisors, and an apprenticeship program. With this growth Frank strives to ensure the company maintains the small business feel, as he personally takes pride in getting to know his customers and lending an ear when needed.
"Being able to take my experiences I've had working in the automotive industry and applying them to running my own store is something that I'm extremely excited about. My first choice of product was the Toyota brand, and many people ask me why Toyota? Basically this is because it is the brand that many manufacturers and automotive executives use as the benchmark when comparing their own company."
"Toyota is now the largest automaker in the World and has just been voted as the number one most trusted passenger vehicle manufacturer for seven years in a row. This speaks for itself," adds Frank.
The dealership showcases vehicles ranging from small compact cars to large pick up trucks and sports utilities, including four different types of hybrid vehicles. They also trade in and sell used cars of all makes and models.
When asked about working in Welland, Frank says,
"Welland is a wonderful place to do business! Working with the community and individuals on a daily basis, speaking and meeting customers is always an enjoyable experience. Welland is a vibrant growing community in Niagara. With the new residential as well as commercial growth, it is ideal for a customer-service oriented business. People in Welland are smart, resourceful, and discerning shoppers. As customers, they want up-front information and competitive pricing right from the start. This is our experience here and we try to match precisely what the customer is looking for, taking care of them before, during, and after purchasing a vehicle."
Currently Welland Toyota supports and sponsors minor hockey and soccer, the United Way, the Boys and Girls Club, Women's Place and many other local groups. Just last summer they enjoyed a pizza lunch for over 40 soccer kids and parents in their service drive through. "Most of our employees are big sports fans and love to support the kids getting out there and playing sports. We proudly mount our Welland Toyota jerseys and team photo on our showroom wall."
When asked about free time Frank answered, "Free time is family time for me. My wife and I love traveling especially road trips and spending time with our 'adult kids' who are so much fun and they keep us laughing. We all love every sporting event whether it's Sunday football or weekend hockey and most of my friends know I am a huge Chicago fan."
Welland Toyota occasionally hosts family events with activities for kids and/or bbq's for various holidays and celebrations that they announce on social media. If you want to know more about any ongoing sales and events, be sure to like Welland Toyota on their Facebook page in order to receive updates: https://www.facebook.com/wellandtoyota or visit their website at www.wellandtoyota.ca


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McDonald's Corp (MCD.N) reported a better-than-expected 4.8 percent rise in February sales at established restaurants as Asia helped offset softness in the United States and Europe, sending its shares up nearly 3 percent.
New menu items, Olympic sponsorships and the company's introduction of a $1 breakfast value menu in the United States helped the world's biggest hamburger chain surpass analysts' average call for overall same-store sales growth of 3.9 percent, Robert W. Baird & Co analyst David Tarantino said in a client note.
Sales at restaurants open at least 13 months rose 0.6 percent in the United States, 5.4 percent in Europe, and 10.5 percent in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region.
Chinese New Year celebrations, which fell in February this year versus January in 2009, helped lift results in APMEA, which has been a bright spot for McDonald's since the United States slipped into recession in 2007.
McDonald's has been more promotional than rivals like KFC parent Yum Brands Inc (YUM.N) in China of late to drive traffic, and the company said Japan and Australia also displayed strength in February.
While McDonald's continued to take share from its fast-food peers, both U.S. and European same-store sales numbers fell short of expectations, Oppenheimer analyst Matthew DiFrisco said.
DiFrisco, who rates the stock "peer perform," said he was worried about the stock's price going forward as McDonald's is showing weakness in the United States and is about to encounter tougher year-over-year comparisons in Europe.
"The valuation reflects that it is a better quick-service restaurant play right now than its peer group, but as far as going higher from here, I would think that they would need to have improving trends rather than sort of flat to decelerating trends," DiFrisco said.
While heavy snow, high unemployment and rampant discounting weighed on the chain's domestic results in February, the company did manage to eke out what is increasingly becoming a rarity -- positive domestic same-store sales. It said it got there with help from Olympic-themed Chicken McNuggets, the breakfast Dollar Menu and McCafe beverages.
"This growth is impressive given continued high unemployment and the promotional (quick-service restaurant) environment," said Tarantino, the top-rated McDonald's analyst on StarMine.
Tarantino, who has an "outperform" rating on McDonald's shares, said he considers the stock's valuation attractive based on the company's "solid" near-term earnings outlook, operating history and other factors.
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McDonald's and some other fast-food chains initially benefited when the global economic downturn sent U.S. diners to lower-priced fare.
But that so-called trade-down effect is no longer strong enough to offset a spending retreat by young men and minority groups, who account for a large number of fast-food customers and have unemployment rates much higher than the overall U.S. jobless rate.
Rivals Wendy's/Arby's (WEN.N) and Burger King (BKC.N) each reported declining same-store sales for their latest quarters and both companies are expected to trail McDonald's this year.
Analysts said European same-store sales trends show signs of slowing, due to economic pressures in Europe.
McDonald's shares were up 2.6 percent at $65.33 in early afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange.


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MemPlaza is committed to ensure that every Buyer is completely satisfied with their experience with us and our Sellers.If ever you are not completely satisfied, you can request to return an item for up to 15 days from the date of delivery.
For and on behalf of the Seller, MemPlaza will refund the Sale Price paid upon return of the item in its original conditions and the original shipping costs as detailed in the order.
About refunds: Refunds will always be processed and credited to the original payment method. We are unable to process refunds to a different credit or debit card, or an alternate payment method. Be aware that if you, as Buyer, paid with a rechargeable pre-paid card, you must keep the card until you are satisfied with your purchases, as refunds must always be processed back to the original payment method.
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- Within 5 working days, Merchant will provide Buyer with the Address where the item must be shipped. Based on the Seller location, the shipping address where the item must be shipped might not be located in the same country of the Buyer.
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- The returning shipping costs are fully assumed by the Buyer. However, Memplaza, based on several factors including Buyer's location, location of the seller, cost of the order, history of return, may consider, at its sole discretion, to offset some or all of the cost of returning the item by crediting these costs to your MemPlaza account as Store Credit.
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TCL Confirms New BlackBerry Smartphones to Be Unveiled at CES 2017
TCL will be unveiling new Blackberry phones next year!!! Oops, I misspoke, they will be unveiling them at CES 2017, which is only a couple weeks away.
Steve Cistulli, President and General Manager of TCL Communitcation (TCT), North America has stated the following important pieces of information regarding the launch of new Blackberry devices.
We've reached a point in our industry when we must boldy go where no other handset manufacturer has gone before; evolving how we serve our customers and consumers. Business and market growth must go beyond just delivering value-focused handsets, and must now include a much more complete portfolio of devices and brands
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However, today's announcement reveals one other interesting aspect about the upcoming QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone, and that's the fact that it will be "an evolutionary first in the mobile industry."
He also said that TCL will be showcasing the "legacy of the BlackBerry smartphone brand," but the company will also provide fans a glimpse into what the next generation BlackBerry phones will offer.
I am getting very excited to see what 2017 has in store for Blackberry and this news is absolutely amazing for the Blackberry lover in all of us.
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Study MBBS in Republic of MOLDOVA…
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For decades, one of the most respected courses of study for Indian students to follow has been an MBBS. However, thanks to rising costs and significantly increased competition, doing so may be harder than ever before.
No matter where it is taken though, an MBBS opens the door to careers in medicine that can be both very lucrative and very satisfying. In addition, the skills and knowledge in medicine gained by an MBBS graduate are in demand all over the world, making it one of the most useful – and easily transferable – careers of all. Little wonder then that so many Indian students aspire to be doctors.
In the 21st century all too often, however, that desire is not recognized. BecauseIndian medical schools have become so expensive and competitive even very talented students – students who would make excellent doctors – are giving up on their dreams and heading into other career fields.
However, more and more Indian students are finding that there is another alternative; a different path to a highly accredited MBBS. These students are discovering that completing an MBBS abroad still offers them the high quality of education that any good doctor needs but at a lower cost and with fewer admission hassles.
There are a number of different choices available when it comes to studying for an MBBS abroad. Studying for an MBBS in Moldova is one of them.
More formally known as The Republic of Moldova, Moldova is a small country located in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the east and Ukraine to the west. Formerly a part of the Principality of Moldavia the country gained independence in 1991 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Today it is a multi-party democracy with strong ties to Europe, with an active application to join the EU currently in place.
An MBBS in Moldova takes 6 years for a student to complete. This is six months longer than some of the MBBS programmes in Indian universities but that is not reflected in the form of higher costs or in standards that are not as high as those set in Indian universities.
Classes are conducted in English and once completed, an MBBS from Moldova is fully accepted across the globe, including India, providing the candidate can meet the local licensing requirements (the norm for any aspiring doctor)
As we mentioned, entrance to Indian medical schools is becoming more and more difficult to obtain and that in itself is one of the biggest reasons Indian students are choosing an MBBS in Moldova. However, there are other good reasons to consider doing so:
The costs of obtaining an MBBS in Moldova are significantly lower than those in India. As finances are of great imprtance to many aspiring Indian doctors (and their families) an MBBS in Moldova helps ensure that talented students do not have to give up on their chosen educational path simply because the costs are too high.
Students from India pursuing an MBBS in Moldova usually take their classes – in English – at Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy. The school is a highly respected one – not just in Eastern Europe but across the world. It is often the site of major medical conferences and its clinical facilities are of a very high standard. Students have the opportunity to learn from – and interact with – some of the finest medical minds in the world.
Going abroad to study for an MBBS offers Indian students a chance to broaden their horizons, learn about other cultures first hand and gain independence in a way that studying at home does not. The skills – including the life skills – learned while studying for an MBBS in Moldova prove invaluable for life.
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As Moldova is located over 3,000 miles from India the thought of living there for an extended period can be a daunting one for students and for their families. So, what is Moldova like to live in is a question most of those considering an MBBS in Moldova often have. Here are some basic facts that can help answer that question:
Language – Romanian is the official language of the country, but many people also speak English and Russian fluently as well. Often foreign students find that, just through daily interactions, by the time they go home they have picked up at least one new language, an advantage in all kinds of ways.
Culture – Moldova's dark, rich soil and very pleasant continental climate – the summers are warm and the winters are mild – have made the country a centre for successful agriculture since ancient times. Much of the country is very pastoral, and the multitude of wonderful wineries and farms available to visit offer both cultural learning and culinary delights.
The Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy is located in Moldova's capital city, Chișinău, and so it is there that Indian MBBS students will be spending most of their time.
Chișinău is a lively, metropolitan city that boasts both modern and ancient architecture, a number of museums and art galleries, as well open green spaces to enjoy. There is also an active music scene and football is a hugely popular pastime for players and spectators.
A busy trolley bus network makes it easy – and affordable – to get around Chișinău. And in terms of food – often a big concern for Indian students – the cuisine is diverse, encompassing both European and Asian influences. And wine is a big deal wherever you go!
There are certain requirements to be met in order for a student to gain acceptance into an MBBS in Moldova programme and into Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in general. These include, but are not limited, to the following:
- The student must be 17 years old in the December preceding entrance to the MBBS programme.
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Tom Wagner loaded his OM-1 camera with Kodak Royal Gold 200 and attached it to the back of his NexStar-5 with a Celestron T-adapter. With a 1/125-second exposure, he took his first Moon image through that scope. The image was processed with Paint Shop Pro 5.1.
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Create the Perfect Reading Nook in Your Home
No matter if you're an avid bookworm or just getting into reading, you need a good place in your home to truly enjoy your books. A cozy reading nook will provide you with all the comfort you require for a truly immersive reading experience that will boost your love of books even more. Here are a few ideas that will help you create a perfect reading nook.
Choose your location
When deciding where to place your reading nook, just know that you have plenty of option. The living room is the obvious choice, but if you live in a busy household pick a corner that's a bit more secluded than the rest. Your bedroom is also a great location for your reading nook. It's already cozy and quiet, so use that to your advantage.
Make it comfy
Furniture is probably the most important part of your nook. You want to be completely comfortable while reading, so make sure not to overlook your reading chair. Your safest bet is a model that's comfortable and shaped to fit your body. Adjustable features are always a good addition as well. Additionally, considering a footstool is also a great idea that will further boost comfort and allow complete relaxation. If you don't feel like searching for chairs and footstools that match, there are combos out there that come in pair, so you can get down to reading right away! You might want to consider a chair that will stand out with color and style and make your reading nook exciting. This way, you'll also have a nice focal point in your space!
Set the atmosphere
In order to create a fully relaxing atmosphere, surround your nook with gorgeous scents by grabbing a practical fragrance diffuser to boost relaxation and coziness. Think something very calming yet refreshing like citrus, rose, champagne or berries (you don't want to fall asleep with your book). These diffusers will provide you with pleasant aromas for 12 months, so you can go through many books surrounded by seductive scents without visiting a store! Scented candles are also a great idea, but just make sure not to leave them unattended around your books.
Light it up
Lighting plays an especially important role in reading nook creation, so if possible in any way, choose a spot near a window. Natural light is the best and most relaxing source of illumination that will minimize eye strain and glare. However, you also need plenty of artificial lighting for cloudy days and evening reading sessions. A stylish floor lamp is both practical and aesthetically pleasing, but you can also opt for warm fairy lights or bistro lights. Warm lighting creates an especially relaxing atmosphere as long as you make it bright enough to see the letters without straining. Depending on your age, you'll need a bulb that's anywhere from 40 to 100 Watts (450 to 1,600 Lumens)
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Now that you have a great location, comfortable furniture, lighting and relaxing aromas, it's time to put some finishing touches to your reading nook. Grab a soft blanket to throw over your lap when you get chilly and get some pillows to provide you with support and the required level of comfiness. You can also place a small side table next to your chair for holding unfinished books, glasses, diffusers and snacks. Having a cup of tea or coffee at hand while you read will definitely make the experience more comfortable. A plate of cookies will also come in handy when you get deep into your reading and forget about dinner!
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one of our fan-colouring biographers , who paints small men as very great, enquired of me lately, with real affection too, whether he might consider as authentic, the change in my religion much spoken of in some circles. now this supposed that they knew what had been my religion before, taking for it the word of their priests, whom I certainly never made the confidants of my creed. my answer was 'say nothing of my religion. it is known to my god and myself alone. it's evidence before the world is to be sought in my life. if that has been honest and dutiful to society, the religion which has regulated it cannot be a bad one.'


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Chapter 2: The university and the economy: a multifaceted relationship
Aldo Geuna and Federica Rossi
The essential role played by the university in its contribution to a country's or region's competitiveness is increasingly acknowledged alongside the role it plays in the development of the 'knowledge economy'. This term has been used to highlight how the organization of many economic systems has radically changed through time. This is due to the transition from industrial economies, based mainly on the exploitation of resources such as labour, tangible capital and material inputs, to economies which are more and more based on the creation, diffusion and exploitation of knowledge (Freeman and Hagedoorn 1995; OECD 1996; David and Foray 2002). A more restricted interpretation of the term 'knowledge economy' instead emphasises its features of, on the one hand, the diffusion of information and communication technology, the impact of which on the organization of economic activity has led to increased productivity and has accelerated the rate of technological innovation, favouring economic growth (Rodrigues 2002; Soete 2002). On the other hand, it is characterized by the emergence and growing importance of sectors that produce and exchange products 'based on knowledge' such as intellectual property rights. These sectors include the advertising industry, financial and consulting services, new media, video entertainment, broadcasting, biotechnologies and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as health and training services (Quah 1998), all industries in which the university system plays an active role.
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Looking for something different to try this Easter? Check out this DIY for pastel dipped strawberries, colored with vegetables, yet oh-so-sweet! Read on for the recipe!
2 cans organic coconut milk (original, full fat, unsweetened) - chill in refrigerator overnight
4 Tbsp organic maple syrup
1 tsp organic vanilla extract or vanilla powder
2 cartons organic strawberries
1/8 tsp organic beet powder
1/8 tsp organic turmeric powder
1/4 tsp organic matcha powder
1/8 tsp organic Blue Majik (available online or in our stores - single servings available)
Refrigerate the cans of coconut milk overnight to allow the coconut cream to separate from the coconut water.
When opening the cans, do so gently to prevent the two from mixing together again (although, your cream should be pretty solid at this point).
Drain the coconut water. You will not need that for this recipe.
Scoop the coconut cream into a glass mixing bowl or stovetop pan (mixture will need to be slightly warmed).
Add maple syrup and vanilla, and whisk over lowest stovetop heat until mixed.
This will be the dip/icing for the strawberries. Now - time to add color!
Pink icing:
Mix 7 Tbsp of the above icing with 1/8 tsp beet powder
Chill in refrigerator overnight -OR- in freezer for 20 minutes
Yellow icing:
Mix 4 Tbsp icing with 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
Chill in refrigerator overnight -OR- in freezer for 25 minutes
Green icing:
Mix 4 Tbsp icing with 1/4 tsp matcha powder
Chill in refrigerator overnight -OR- in freezer for 15 minutes
Blue icing:
Mix 7 Tbsp icing with 1/8 tsp Blue Majik
Chill in refrigerator overnight -OR- in freezer for 30 minutes
Side note: This one was pleasantly surprising! For those familiar with Blue Majik, you are probably aware that it smells like fish food (I mean... it is an algae). Surprisingly, when mixed at this ratio, with this icing, the taste was completely neutral, and the icing overall was delicious! Food for your brain and your taste buds - win win!
You should have enough icing left over to use 4 tablespoons as a white drizzle, and to make another batch of your favorite color! We made two batches of green because, well, we love green plants. Can't get enough. :)
To dip:
Rinse and pat dry your strawberries with a clean towel. The closer the strawberries are to room temperature, the easier they will be to work with.
Hold them by the stems and dunk away!
To drizzle:
Scoop 4 tablespoons of your color of choice into one corner of a ziploc bag, and snip off the tiniest piece of that corner.
Squeeze away! The trick to smooth lines is to move quickly!
Skip the lowfat coconut milk - it has artificial ingredients and doesn't cooperate as well.
Strawberries at room temperature will be the easiest to work with.
De-clump your powders before mixing them with the icing.
If you want your dipped berries to stay pretty longer, flash freeze them on a parchment paper lined plate or cookie sheet for about 15 minutes, then refrigerate.
And there you have it! Pastel, plant based, vegan, delicious Easter treats! Fun for the kiddos, too! Enjoy!
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William Hutchinson Queen painting to lead Scottish sale
A portrait of the Queen by Scottish artist Sir William Oliphant Hutchinson is valued at £30,000-50,000 ($43,382-72,303).
It will provide one of the highlights of Bonhams' Scottish sale in Edinburgh on April 12-13.
The painting was hung at the Bramshill House Police Training College in Hampshire, until its sale last year.
Hutchinson (1889-1970) was one of the most sought after high-society portraitists of his generation and painted several portraits of the queen during the 1950s.
He was knighted in 1953.
Chris Brickley, Bonhams' Head of Scottish Art, said: "Sir William was a pillar of the Scottish art establishment – Director of the Glasgow School of Art from 1933 to 1943 and the President of the Royal Scottish Academy during most of the 1950s – but he also was a very fine artist.
"His works rarely appear at auction and I expect his portrait of the Queen to attract considerable interest."
He painted several other portraits of the Queen, including one of her in full thistle robes that is housed in the Merchant's Hall of the Company of the Merchants of the City of Edinburgh.
The sale will also feature Samuel Peploe's Cassis (Rooftops), which is valued at £80,000-120,000 ($120,000-170,000).
Peploe was an important Scottish post-impressionist painter, whose work is in high demand on the market.
The present lot was executed in 1913 and was painted during a trip to the commune of Cassis in France.
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So, you've bought your electric bike and there's no stopping you now! Hills – what are they? Before you get pedalling, it's a good idea to stock up on a few crucial accessories. These five will make your ride safer, more comfortable and more fun.
1. Mini bike pump
You don't want to get halfway through a ride, only to have to turn around because the air in your tyres isn't going to make the distance. Instead of carrying a cumbersome, full-size pump in your bag, invest in a mini one, which you can attach to your bike frame.
2. Water bottle
Cycling is thirsty business – even for people enjoying the convenience of electric bikes. So, carry some water with you at all times. Lightweight bottles, free of nasties, are pretty affordable and can be attached to e-bikes with lightweight holders. Just don't forget to re-fill along the way.
3. Battery pack cover
Want to get the most out of your battery pack? Keep it protected! A cover will lessen the impact of inclement weather. As anyone riding electric bikes in Sydney knows, conditions can change quickly and without much warning. One minute, things are pretty peaceful, the next, rain, wind or – even worse – a storm is blowing through.
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Front and rear lights will help drivers to see you at night, in dark areas like thick forests and at times of low visibility, like when fog rolls in. Invest in lights that are powerful and reliable.
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If you live in South Africa, there is probably no need for an introduction here, as this lovely face has graced our TV screens and computer screens (KitchenCoZa) for quite some time now. Since coming 2nd on Master Chef South Africa season 2, her career has gone from strength to strength, and she is now the face of quite a few local brands, such as Natural Herbs & Spices. She has kindly given me one of her favourite, secret recipes to share, which looks mighty tasty (which she still has not cooked for me – #justsaying) 😉
Pan seared duck breast with a Thai style sauce
Serves 4
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red chilli chopped (deseed for less heat intensity)
- 4 baby spring onions finely chopped, plus extra to garnish
- 1 baby green cabbage, finely sliced
- ½ baby red cabbage, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp finely grated fresh root ginger
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 1 tbsp finely grated lemon grass
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 duck breasts
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Salt and white pepper to season
Thai style sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ red chilli chopped
- 1 tsp finely grated fresh root ginger
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon grass
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2/3 cup chicken stock
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Heat the oil in a wok-style pan and add the chilli. After a minute add the spring onion, followed by the cabbage. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic and lemon grass, and stir to combine. Cook for a further 5 minutes until the cabbage as softened. Add the soy sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary
- To make the sauce, heat the sesame oil over medium heat in a saucepan, then add the chilli, ginger, lemon grass and garlic. Immediately add the soy sauce and allow for the aromatics to infuse for a minute. Add the stock, orange juice and brown sugar and give it a stir. Allow the mixture to simmer very slowly until reduced by a third.
- For the duck score the skin vertically, making sure that you don't cut into the flesh. Heat a heavy based pan until hot and place the duck skin-side down in the pan. Season the flesh side. Cook for 1 ½ minutes , then turn and cook the other side for the same amount of time. Repeat this process one more time and allow for an additional minute skin side down to ensure that the fat has rendered and is crisp. This will give you a total cooking time of 7 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate and allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes
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Why the ResMed share price is getting smoked
The ResMed Inc. (ASX: RMD) share price is down 10% today to follow on from last Friday's 12% fall in another leg down on the back of its weaker-than-expected quarterly profit result delivered last Friday.
The company disappointed the market after revealing quarterly constant currency revenue growth of 9% to US$651.1 million translated into a flat adjusted profit of US$144.5 million and flat earnings per share of US$1.
The lack of bottom line growth combined with a ballooning debt pile and interest expenses have led investors to hit the sell button as the company flagged quarterly interest expenses around US$14 million per quarter higher over the six months ahead.
ResMed has spent around US$1.78 billion (A$2.5 billion) on acquisitions mainly in the popular software-as-a-service (SaaS) space over the last couple of years as its CEO pursues a strategy of making it a leader in cloud-based digitally connected healthcare solutions.
While this is an admirable strategy, SaaS businesses tend to boast lofty valuations thanks to their attractive economics and ResMed is now sporting a stretched balance sheet while its top line is not showing a huge return on investment for the shopping spree.
To be fair ResMed and its CEO have an absolutely superb long-term track record, so the market's short-term impatience in lopping 20% off its value may be a good buying opportunity. Moreover, in sending the shares up 35% prior to last week's result investors probably got carried away to the upside over the past year, just as they can also get carried away to the downside.
ResMed is one of three healthcare stocks on the local market I have regularly recommended to investors over the last 4 years, with the other two being CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH). On current valuations I'd happily buy CSL and ResMed, but Cochlear shares still look too expensive to me.
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As a tele-practitioner for the past six years, I've come across many misconceptions about telepractice. Here are eight common myths I've heard, along with what I believe to be the corresponding truths.
Myth #1: Telepractice is easier than working onsite. ASHA states telepractice services must be equivalent to those provided onsite. Our professionalism and commitment should remain as strong as if we see clients in person. Telepractice is not a "shortcut." In fact, I spend just as much time planning, doing paperwork and attending meetings as when I worked in schools.
Myth #2: Telepractice can't adequately engage and maintain clients' attention. Students are very comfortable with technology. My current clients exhibit less difficulty staying on-task than those I worked with onsite. An e-helper—typically a paraprofessional—can also assist in client engagement. They can assist you with behavior modification, along with other tasks you may assign.
Myth #3: I work from home, so I can dress how I want. Telepractioners can't only dress professionally from the waist up! Best practice involves dressing professionally from head-to-toe, just like when you work onsite. Not dressing professionally can negatively affect your clients' view of telepractice and the level of professionalism involved. And they might share those views with others.
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Myth #4: I can work while my child naps/plays. Telepractice isn't something you do "on-the-side" while trying to save money on child care. Clients should get your entire focus during sessions. SLPs working onsite typically don't bring their children to work. If you decide to become a tele-practitioner, arrange for daycare outside of your home.
Myth #5: I should accept the pay a telepractice company offers even if it seems low. After all, I get to work from home! Do your research before applying to work with a telepractice firm. Are there online reviews? Reach out to a tele-practitioner to ask about salary, scheduling flexibility, licensure reimbursement and pay for indirect services.
Myth #6: I don't need to pay for video-conferencing because I can use Skype or Facetime for free. Besides the telepractitioner requiring a password-protected computer, all information pertaining to clients must be password protected as well. You must find a secure video conferencing platform, as well as encrypting and password-protecting any recordings or paperwork. Research HIPAA to learn what steps you need to take to maintain confidentiality.
Myth #7: I won't connect with my clients if I provide services via telepractice. Giving virtual "High 5s," as well as providing visual and verbal positive reinforcement, create a positive learning environment. By using technology to provide services, students often view you in as cool and hip. Consider your clients' online interests as you develop plans to meet their treatment goals and then watch the connections develop!
Myth #8: None of my current materials will work for telepractice. I use plenty of hard-copy materials in telepractice. Upload materials by scanning and saving them on your computer. Other options include mirroring (screen-casting) them or displaying them with a document viewing feature on your platform. If you use hard-copy materials requiring client manipulation—cut and paste, for example—scan and email them to your client or the school so they can print them ahead of time. Some telepractice platforms also offer a white board space where SLPs and clients can draw or type in real time.
Nothing about telepractice prevents the quality of our services from equaling or exceeding those delivered onsite.
What telepractice myths have you heard? Share in the comment section below.
Tracy Sippl, MS, CCC-SLP, is the clinical supervisor for Advanced Travel Therapy. She is a member of the Coordinating Committee of ASHA Special Interest Group 18, Telepractice. email@example.com.


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Welcome to a new weekly series on my blog where I will be documenting all the ways I have made money on the side and brought in little treats for my family. I wanted to write a blog post that would encompass everything I do to make and save our family money. I thought a weekly round-up post would be a perfect way to do this.
Here's an idea of what I will be sharing each week.
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Some important things to note before I begin.
All earnings from income streams including blogging, surveys, focus groups etc must be declared for tax purposes. I recommend using a spreadsheet to keep track it makes completing your tax return a lot easier.
In the UK prizes are not taxable.
For freebies I will try to include links where I can, lots are time sensitive offers so may have expired by the time I post.
£50 blogging income.
£20 Argos vouchers from Consumer Plus.
I made £10.30 on Prolific Academic which I haven't cashed out yet.
£1.88 on Qmee *just by searching for Christmas present ideas.
£4 Pinecone survey.
I haven't had as much time as I would like to spend on survey sites. I'm close to cashing out on several, I'm hoping I can get back on top of this once the kids are back at school.
I try to enter between 50-100 competitions a day on average, time permitting of course. I'm trying to focus on entering for things from my wish-list to avoid cluttering up the house with things we don't want or need. I've been a comper for 16 years and find I can speed through entries pretty quickly.
A cute little lunch bag from Cheesestrings arrived for Daisy although she's happily using it as a handbag. I won this in a daily competition they are running in association with the new Emoji movie. You can enter 3 times a day, you don't need a photo you can enter using the Express Yourselfie creator like I did. This competition is running until November 30th 2017 so plenty of chances to win. Here's the link.
Last month Frubes had a daily, no purchases necessary competition running in association with Despicable Me 3 the movie. I entered daily and won 4 prizes the last of which arrived on Saturday.
I got a winning email from Kat at Candyfloss & Dreams blog, I won a book for Daisy called Marge In Charge. Daisy has just started reading chapter books so she will love this when it arrives.
Instagram was lucky for me on Friday, I had a message from Astonish to say I had won a prize. I'm not sure what will arrive yet but I'm looking forward to it. I love their oven and cookware cleaner it's really good.
So Post freebies have been a little thin on the ground recently but this lovely little sample of Ellie Saab perfume arrived. It smells really nice.
If you are a Sky subscriber make sure you sign up to their free VIP club and check the app. We got free credit for Sky box office so we ordered Boss Baby* on buy and keep totally free.We realised looking at all the movies in our planner we have never paid for any of them so it's worth keeping your eyes peeled for offers.
I also checked our British Gas rewards account after a tip-off on a Facebook group I'm in. I bagged us 10 free days of electricity.
I've really enjoyed discovering the Shopmium app again recently. I got all these products for free, the granola and Trek bar were totally free and the rest was discounted but I covered the full cost with my referral credit. Payment arrived in my Paypal account within 24 hours which is brilliant. If you want to join be sure to use the code KMFEUAMT to get a free box of cornetto ice-creams*.
Product Reviews
This Sensse Eye Massager* arrived for me to review. I don't tend to do a lot of product reviews nowadays as the blog reviews keep me quite busy but if I see something I really want then I will apply.
Blog Reviews
Daisy received a series 2 L.O.L Surprise ! doll *to review which she was very excited about. We have reviewed these dolls before and they have always been a big hit.
I hope you have enjoyed this post, I will be back next week to share more with you. If you have any questions at all then leave me a comment or contact me through Twitter or Facebook.
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Nano909 presents today his last facepack for FIFA 10! His second international face pack contains 15 faces of the next players: – Nasri (Arsenal) – Yaya Toure (Manchester City) – Rodwell (Everton) – Bonucci (Juventus) – Lanzafame (Juventus) – Motta ...Read More »
World Cup Face Pack Vol.4
Today we present you our last face pack from the World Cup Face Packs Series! The 4th volume was made by our great face maker nano909 who created 40 faces of the next players: – Valdes (Barcelona) – Torres (Liverpool) ...Read More »
Last Face Pack
Another face maker from our team prepared his last face pack for FIFA 10 and we talk about our team member Maradonalopez who made up 27 faces for the next players: – Ahn Jung Hwan (Dalian Shide) – Alexis (Sevilla) ...Read More »
Goodbye FIFA 10 Face Pack
Our facemaker,Santups18 prepared his last face pack for FIFA 10!The face pack contains 10 faces of the next players: – David Beckham (L.A. Galaxy) – Rafael Da Silva (Manchester United) – Fábio Da Silva (Manchester United) – Michael Essien (Chelsea) ...Read More »
World Cup Face Pack Vol.3
New World Cup Face Pack is up for download today and we refer to the 3rd volume of our World Cup Face Pack's series!The 3rd volume is made by our team mate,nano909,who created 40 faces for the next players: – ...Read More »
Turkish Face Pack
New download is up today! Our facemaker, maradonalopez,created a facepack containing 7 turkish players faces: – Demirel (Fenerbahçe) in collaboration with Sameh Momen – Ibrahim Kas (Getafe) – Mevlut Erdinc (PSG) – Nihat (Besiktas) – Rustu Reçber (Besiktas) – Ozan ...Read More »
FIFA 10 PC Pitch Color Patch
Today, we are happy to release our final stuff for FIFA 10 PC. The patch you have been waiting for long time: MonkeyDragon's Pitch Color patch! ==== FEATURES ==== – "Moving Turf" effect for Dynamic camera – True green color ...Read More »


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DAMO & IVOR achieve Wildcard's 2nd biggest opening weekend
DAMO & IVOR THE MOVIE has achieved Wildcard Distribution's 2nd biggest opening weekend at the Irish Box Office after The Young Offenders and charted 4th with €114k over the bank holiday.
Even with the snowy weather, St Patrick's Day festivities and the Grand Slam rugby win over the weekend, people attended screenings all over the country and took to social media to praise the comedy:
Damo&Ivor The Movie prob has to be the funniest movie I've been to see in a long time👏🏻
— Emma Woods (@emmawoods34) March 20, 2018
Went to the cinema tonight to see @damoandivor I don't think there has been a funnier Irish comedy in the last 10+ years! @andyquirke is the man!
— Seán Kelly (@Sean___Kelly) March 20, 2018
Just been to see damo and Ivor and was top class 🙌 #damo&ivor
— luke gallagher (@lukegallagher44) March 18, 2018
OMG the @damoandivor movie is hilarious laughed from start to well almost the end 😢 #grano @andyquirke is a great actor 🙌🏼
— Leah (@Leahprincessx) March 17, 2018
Damo & Ivor are well-known characters from the massively popular satirical comedy about the lives of two identical twin brothers separated not long after birth. One of the boys, Damo, is left to grow up on the mean streets of Dublin to be raised by his maternal Grandmother, Grano, while the other, Ivor, is given a life of wealth and luxury in Dublin's affluent Foxrock by parents who shower their son with money and little else.
The film directed by Ronan and Rob Burke follows on from the last TV series and sees Damo and Ivor embark on the mother of all adventures across Ireland to find the last piece of their family puzzle, their long-lost brother John Joe.
Andy Quirke, Damo & Ivor The Movie's writer/creator/lead actor, reprises his roles as Damo, Ivor and John Joe and is joined by some of the much-loved cast of the TV series including Ruth McCabe (Grano) along with other well-known Irish faces Simon Delaney and Tina Kellegher.
Find out where the film is playing and purchase tickets on this week: https://www.damoandivortickets.com/showtimes


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Héla Ammar: Purification
In this series Héla revisit the ritual of expiation through a double symbolic : that of the body (immaculate or impure) and of the blood (in its most paradoxical acceptances (life / honor / dirt). Doing so, she questions our traditions and beliefs which sometimes relegate the body to an impurity, a taboo or a sin which must be washed and sometimes raise it to an object of sacrifice.
Héla Ammar
Born in 1969, Tunis, Tunisia.
Lives and works in Sidi Bou Saïd, Tunisia.
Héla Ammar joins in the lineage of this artists' new generation arab women whose approach often expresses an internal, social and cultural duality in their quest of identity. Born in june 1969, she lives and works in Sidi Bou Said (Tunisia). She is directly inspired of her daily experiences, her life, of the way she communicates to bring her vision on identity, social and political issues.


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National Institute for Materials Science
Event Information
Friday, September 21, 2018
WPI-MANA Auditorium, NIMS, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
The American Chemical Society's premier outreach program, ACS on Campus, will be coming to National Institute for Materials Science on September 21! Join us for an exciting day of publishing talks, career tips, and the latest ACS Resources you can use to grow your career. Network with local professionals and your peers and make lasting connections over networking breaks.
You'll hear from Prof. Françoise M. Winnik the Editor-in-Chief of Langmuir, Dr. Katsuhiko Ariga, Editorial Advisory Board, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Chemistry of Materials; Dr. Masakazu Aono, Editorial Advisory Board, ACS Nano; Prof. Ken-ichi Sakai, Junior Associate Professor, Tokyo University of Science; Prof. Atsushi Takahara, Senior Editor, Langmuir; Prof. Syuji Fujii Editorial Advisory Board, Langmuir; and Prof. Shin-ichi Yusa, Editorial Advisory Board, Langmuir.
The event is FREE and open to all students studying the sciences-not just chemistry! You do not have to be a student of National Institute for Materials Science to attend.
Opening Remarks
Scientific Lectures by Dr. Masakazu Aono and Prof. Ken-ichi Sakai
CAS Presentation
Networking Break
How to Get Published: Top Ten Tips for a Successful Submission
Peer Review: How, Why and What Not to Do
Copyright and Ethics
Q&A, Closing Remarks
Featured Speakers
Françoise M. Winnik, Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief, Langmuir
Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, Finland Principal Investigator, I Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science Tsukuba, Japan
Françoise M. Winnik is a professor in the department of chemistry of the university of Helsinki (Finland) and a principal investigator of the Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) of the National Institute for Materials Science in Tsukuba (Japan). Winnik earned a chemical engineering degree from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Mulhouse (France) and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (Canada). She worked as a research scientist at the Xerox Research Centre of Canada (Mississauga, Canada) for 12 years, before joining the departments of chemistry and physics of McMaster University (Hamilton, Canada) as an associate professor. From 2000 to 2018, she was a professor in the department of chemistry and Faculty of pharmacy of the University of Montreal, (Montreal, Quebec, Canada).
Katsuhiko Ariga, Ph.D.
Editorial Advisory Board, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces & Chemistry of Materials
Director, Supermolecules Group, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Dr. Katsuhiko Ariga received his PhD degree from Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1990. After working as an assistant professor in the Tokyo Institute of Technology, a postdoctoral fellow at University of Texas in Austin, a group leader of the JST Supermolecules project and the Aida Nanospace project, and an associate professor of the Nara Institute of Science and Technology, he joined to the National Institute for Materials Science in 2004. He is currently the leader of the Supermolecules Group and principal investigator of the World Premier International Research Centre for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, NIMS. He is also appointed as a professor of The University of Tokyo. As activities in American Chemical Society, he is currently the editorial board member of Chemistry of Materials and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
Kenichi Sakai, Ph.D.
Junior Associate Professor, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Science
Prof. Kenichi Sakai is now a junior associate professor at Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science. He got his Ph.D. degree in 2004 at TUS. Then he worked with Prof. Simon Biggs at University of Leeds (UK) as a postdoctoral research fellow. He joined the research group of Prof. Masahiko Abe and Prof. Hideki Sakai at TUS from 2007. He got several prizes including Coating Society International (CSI) Medallion, Research Prizes for Young Scientists from Japan Oil Chemists Society (JOCS), and from Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry in the Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ). His research interest is colloid and interface science, in particular, surfactant chemistry, emulsion and α-gel formulation, and adsorption characteristics at solid/liquid interfaces.
Syuji Fujii, Ph.D.
Editorial Advisory Board, Langmuir
Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, Osaka Institute of Technology
Prof. Syuji Fujii graduated from Kobe University (Ph.D. 2003). His postdoctoral studies were carried out at University of Sussex (UK) from 2003 to 2004 and at University of Sheffield (UK) from 2004 to 2006. He joined Osaka Institute of Technology as a Lecturer in 2006 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2013 and Professor in 2017. His major research interests focus on synthetic polymer chemistry, design and characterization of polymer-based particles, biomimetics, and particle-stabilized soft dispersed systems including emulsions, foams, liquid marbles and dry liquids. As activities in American Chemical Society, he is currently the editorial advisory board member of Langmuir.
Shin-ichi Yusa, Ph.D.
Editorial Advisory Board, Langmuir
Associate Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Hyogo
Prof. Shin-ichi Yusa is a native of Japan and received B.S. (1993) and M.S. (1995) degrees in polymer chemistry from Osaka University under the direction of Professors Mikiharu Kamachi and Yotaro Morishima. He received a Ph.D. from Osaka University (2000) for a thesis entitled: "Synthesis of cholesterol bearing polymers and their self-assembling properties." He joined Himeji Institute of Technology as an assistant professor in 1997. He became associate professor of University of Hyogo (2008). His research interests are in controlled radical polymerization and characterization of water-soluble polymers. He is currently on the Associate Editor of Polymers (MDPI) and the Editorial Advisory Board of Langmuir (ACS).
Masakazu Aono, Ph.D.
Editorial Advisory Board, ACS Nano
Executive Advisor, International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Dr. Aono obtained his doctoral degree in engineering from the University Tokyo (1972) and was subsequently a research scientist at National Institute for Research in Inorganic Materials (NIRIM) (1972-1986); during that period, he spent two years in USA (1978-1980) as a visiting professor at University of Wisconsin and concurrently as a visiting researcher of IBM Watson Research Center. After that, he became a chief scientist at Institute for Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) and organized Surface and Interface Laboratory (1986-2002). Then he moved to Nanomaterials Laboratories (NML) in NIMS (2002-2006) as its director; concurrently, he was a professor of atomic precision engineering at Osaka University (1996-2005). In 2007, he founded MANA in NIMS and served as its director until 2017. He is now an executive advisor of MANA.
Atsushi Takahara, Ph.D.
Senior Editor, Langmuir
Professor, Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University
Prof. Atsushi Takahara earned his D.Eng. (1983) in the field of polymer science. Since 1999, he is a full professor of Kyushu University. He is a senior editor of Langmuir and EAB member of several international journals. From 2005 to 2008 and 2011-2017, he was a member of Science Council of Japan. He was a president of Society of Polymer Science (2014-2016). At present, he is a president of Materials Research Society, Japan (2017-2019). He has published more than 540 peer-reviewed papers. His research interests are focused on advanced soft materials such as polymer ultrathin films, polymer nanocomposites, and novel tough polymers.


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The Guy Behind the Glasses
If you know one thing about Dmitri Shostakovich it is probably something related to his relationship to the Soviet government. How did he really feel about communism? Was most of his music anti-establishment? I don't know for certain, but I … Continue reading
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by Keli Dierings, artwork by Alex Ruiz, Your self-worth cannot be defined by what you do or accomplish. These are temporary, while who you are is infinite. When you identify who you are with what you do, you set yourself up for disappointment and heartbreak sooner or later. If we think "I, and what I … Continue reading "So Hum: "I Am-ness""
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Taste of Joy
by Keli Dierings. Recently I have done an immersion training with my teacher Rod Stryker, it was five days immersion in Tantra and five days in Yoga Nidra. Again, it changed my life. It made me to remember why I started and how Yoga always up level the way I chose to live my life … Continue reading "Taste of Joy"
Dissolving Illusion
by Keli Dierings. "The most common ego identifications have to do with possessions, the work you do, social status and recognition, knowledge and education, physical appearance, special ability, relationships, personal and family history, belief system and often nationalistic, racial, religious and other collective identifications. None of these is you." – says Eckhart Tolle……. Ouch! A … Continue reading "Dissolving Illusion"
Hatha Yoga Basics with Keli Dierings
Not only is this presentation about Hatha Yoga Basics, it is even more about what it means to PRACTICE the philosophies of yoga, moment to moment and day to day. Keli starts her presentation – her first that she has delivered at The Practice and was nervous about – by saying that, "Today (because of … Continue reading "Hatha Yoga Basics with Keli Dierings"


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Question 481: Is there a specific Salaah (Prayer) that enables one to see the Messenger (peace be upon him) in a dream, and how should it be performed?
Answer: This has no basis in Islaam. A Muslim should diligently seek Islaamic knowledge from the trusted scholars of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamaa`ah (adherents to the Sunnah and the Muslim mainstream) and keep away from the evil scholars who are innovators of Bidd`ah (innovation in Islaam) and Munkar (that which is unacceptable or disapproved of by Islaamic law and Muslims of sound intellect)... read more here.


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Last summer I shared 281 boredom busting ideas for the summer. It turned into quite the popular post! Now it's time for 25 MORE boredom busting ideas just in time for Christmas Break.
My list last summer didn't include anything exciting like "take a trip to the zoo" or "schedule your visit to the theme park." Instead, it was 281 ideas for how to respond when your child says "I'm bored."
The ideas ranged from "go clean your room" to "why not write a letter to your grandmother" and almost every single one of them avoided the use of computers, televisions, or digital devices.
Most of them avoided heavy crafting skills, intense parental involvement, or trips to the store for supplies.
There were a lot of ideas that work year-round (like "take out the trash" please) but many of them were specific to summer. "Go run through the water sprinklers" isn't such a good idea during the winter months.
I like to be prepared for "I'm bored." So I made another list.
I started thinking about ideas for Christmas break. Even with all the new stuff my kids get for Christmas, I'm quite certain I will hear them say "I'm bored" long before they return to school in January.
And now I'm sharing it with you.
The link to the downloadable version is at the bottom of the post.
25 MORE Boredom Busting Ideas just in time for Christmas
Before Christmas you can:
- Calculate how long it is until Christmas. This can be in days, hours, minutes, or even seconds depending on the age of your child. If they are still bored, have them create a countdown calendar.
Pre-address their thank you notes. For added fun, have them get crafty and MAKE the actual notes. Washi tape and some blank cards are my first choice.
Make up their own song. Start them with the prompt "what did the sheep say" and guide them towards all the other creatures in the manger. You can even video their antics. If you've avoided the whole "what does the fox say" thing at your house, you can use the 12 days of Christmas as a starting point.
Build their own nativity/crèche using items from the toy room. You may end up with stuffed animals, Lego mini-figs, Barbies, or kid's meal action figures in the manger. Be sure and take photos of their creation!
5. (Outdoors) Clear a runway for the reindeer. Since we don't have snow where we live, making a reindeer runway involves raking up the yard and then laying out a path in sticks and pinecones. Maybe for you it would involve sprinkling glitter on the snow. Let your kids get creative with the idea.
- (Outdoors) Turn a broken branch into a "tree" and then decorate it for the birds. String it with cereal garland and hang apple slices.
7. Play the present game. This is not my original idea, but I can't find the source. Each person is handed a used gift bag and told to place a "present" in the bag from somewhere in the house. It's something you already own. They then give the present to the person on their left (or right, or whatever works). The person who receives the gift has to (1) look happy about the gift (2) say thank you in a credible tone and (3) say two reasons why they like the gift. This is true even if the gift is dirty socks. (In that case, I would like the gift because it shows that my child is picking up after themselves AND that they know I don't like my feet to be cold.) I like the present game because it teaches my kids how to act when they open presents. My boys like it because it gets very silly in a hurry. We normally exchange four or five rounds of gifts before it's hopeless.
- Craft some origami ornaments. How-to videos are easy to find.
Make a holiday video for Grandma. If you don't want to fool with video, you can suggest writing a letter or making a phone call. You might even talk Grandma into a video phone call where she keeps the kids occupied long-distance while you regain your sanity.
Clean out your toys to make room for new ones. Personally, I think this is an "any time of year" idea, but the kids seem a little more receptive to it in the days leading up to Christmas.
In the kitchen you can:
Bake some sugar cookies. This can be as simple as slicing the store-bought loaf and sprinkling them with decorations or as elaborate as Pinterest. Small children can slice the loaf ones with a plastic knife. Older kids can be more involved. Finished cookies can then be delivered to neighbors or the fire station.
Make some Chex mix. The microwave recipe really does work. When the kids are done they can package it up and deliver it along with the cookies.
Make gingerbread houses from canned frosting, graham crackers, and leftover Halloween (or Easter) candy. Honestly, we don't EAT these. Ever. We have been known to blow them up with tiny fire crackers on New Year's Eve. (If you do that PLEASE make sure that it's with sober adult supervision. Don't let your littles get hurt! Or your bigs. Just… be careful. And I'm not responsible. Okay?)
Good any time:
- Draft your resolutions for the New Year. If it's after New Year's Day, this can become "create a tracking chart" for the goals you set. Or "do some research on your resolution." Or if they resolved to have a clean room, you should just have to remind them of their resolve.
15. Craft a marble run from empty cardboard tubes (wrapping paper, paper towel, and toilet paper are all good) and some duct tape.
- Draw something amazing and mail it to your distant relatives.
Create sculptures out of gumdrops and toothpicks. If you don't have gumdrops, use play dough or clay. What kind of sculptures? Tiny houses would be fun. Or maybe an entire village. Or perhaps a dinosaur or spacecraft. If you don't have toothpicks, dry spaghetti noodles work.
18. Enjoy a "bored" game challenge. Hand each child a small piece of poster board and suggest that they create their own board games. Then hand them a small box with all the random game pieces and small objects that end up in my kitchen. By the time they are finished, they should need the glue and construction paper and crayons as well.
19. Mad Libs. Don't tell the kids, but these actually do a good job of enforcing grammar. There is an app version and multiple printable versions.
- Make some rock sugar. The instructions are easily found online or on my Christmas activity Pinterest board. (Yes, I'm humming "Hard Candy Christmas" as I type this.)
Download an activity printable. Coloring pages, word searches, cut and paste activities, games, and crafts can all be found online. Pinterest is an easy way to find these.
22. Issue a few "minute to win it" challenges. My kids love the one where they race the clock to wrap me in toilet paper. They also have fun with the ones that involve red plastic cups and small balls.
- Decorate a window or mirror with a dry erase marker.
Check your "kids activities" Pinterest board and get some inspiration. If you don't have one, I do. (More than one actually, I have an entire board dedicated to Washi tape.)
- Chores / Flash Cards / Read. Don't laugh. I'm always amazed at what my kids can find to do when the alternative is sweeping the front porch or practicing their subtraction facts. I'm also amazed that sometimes they end up fighting over the vacuum cleaner because they both like to use it. I never know until I try.
(You can download this list using the link below It's a PDF.)
25 Christmas things to do when you are bored
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On June 7, 2019, the IRS announced the launch of Audit Campaign 817, which will focus on the 2017 Forms 1042 and 1042-S. The intention of the campaign is to identify incorrectly filed Forms 1042 as well as withholding agents who had an obligation to file but failed to do so.
As part of this campaign, the IRS will send thousands of letters over the course of a few weeks starting in June 2019, requesting clarifying information from withholding agents whose 2017 filings—or lack thereof—have been identified as meeting the below criteria.
Under Campaign 817, three general categories will be under review:
If a notice is received as a result of this campaign, the IRS has stated that penalty abatements won't be available. Further, if a withholding agent doesn't respond to the letter received, it's likely that the case will be referred for audit.
The IRS stated that, in recent years, it's become aware that withholding agents are providing inconsistent or incorrect Form 1042 filings. Additionally, the IRS has become aware that they haven't received Forms 1042 from some withholding agents in certain categories who were expected to have an obligation to file. As part of an effort to curb incorrect or missing filings, the IRS has launched Campaign 817.
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