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The core graduate course in organic chemistry. The course aims to provide chemistry graduate students with a broad set of skills in physical organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms, which may be applied to research in all subdisciplines of chemistry. Common carbon-carbon bond forming reactions and functional group manipulations are used as the framework for discussions of acids and bases, the kinetic determination of reaction mechanisms, and the nature of interactions between and within molecules that are the underlying cause of substituent effects on reactions rate. Problem solving skills are developed in discussions of reaction kinetics, stereochemistry, conformational analysis, reactivity-selectivity relationships and other selected topics.
The aim of this course is to cultivate knowledge of modern organic synthesis. The application of organic reactions to the synthesis of complex molecules, including natural products, is studied. In addition to synthetic strategies, detailed reaction mechanism, reaction scope and issues in catalysis are discussed. The course material will draw heavily on a total synthesis textbook, but will also engage the student with recent synthetic literature. Most students will have taken CHE 501 prior to taking this course.
This course is intended to provide students with a broad background in inorganic chemistry. The fundamental concepts of coordination chemistry are developed, including the structure, electronic properties, and reactivity of transition metal complexes. Elements of group theory are introduced to describe the fundamental underpinnings of spectroscopic and crystallographic characterization methods. Fundamentals of organometallic chemistry and catalytic reaction mechanisms are covered. The course may include introductions to bioinorganic chemistry and solid-state inorganic chemistry.
This course typically surveys modern physical methods of characterization and study of inorganic and organometallic compounds. Topics include NMR, IR and UV/visible spectroscopy, ESR, and mass spectrometry. Examples of applications of these methods in the current literature are typically presented.
This course begins with the fundamentals of classical thermodynamics, developing the subject matter from a molecular and statistical point of view. The usefulness of thermodynamics and associated statistical methods in understanding molecular events in chemical reactions is stressed. The kinetics of chemical processes are treated for reactions in both gaseous and condensed phases, with an emphasis on current reaction dynamics. The next portion of the course is devoted towards a review of the fundamentals of quantum mechanics. Modern methods for calculating the electronic structure of molecules are outlined. Students learn how to carry out computations using quantum chemical software.
"Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy of Molecules and Nanostructures" Quantum chemical calculations are used by theoretical and experimental groups in order to understand molecular and material properties and predict and understand chemical reactivity. This course is designed to give the students an introductory overview of quantum chemical methods applied to molecules, clusters and nanoparticles. Electronic structure and molecular orbital (MO) theory will be introduced for polyatomic molecules and nanoscale solids. Hückel's theory will be discussed in relation to conjugated structures and aromatic molecules. Applications of density functional theory to molecules, clusters and nanostructures will be introduced. An introduction to nanoplasmonics, nanophotonics and metaphotonics will be presented. The course will also cover various spectroscopic methods to probe molecular structure and dynamics.
CHE 507 is devoted to signal-to-noise theory, instrumentation, and modern analytical spectroscopy and imaging.
This course covers the following topics: statistical methods of analysis, group comparison methods, gas-liquid chromatography, gas-solid chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, supercritical fluid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis and capillary electrochromatography, field flow fractionation, microanalysis, and mechanism of band broadening.
This course typically reviews the structure and electronic properties of inorganic materials, important characterization techniques including X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy, and synthetic methods in materials chemistry. Elements of solid-state chemistry and physics are invoked to account for the electronic and magnetic properties of metals and semiconductors. The effects of defects and non-stoichiometry are typically discussed, as is the role of finite size with reference to recent advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Special topics pertaining to catalysis, energy storage and conversion, and/or electronic devices are typically introduced.
CHE 512 offers a selection of experimental physical, theoretical, and computational chemistry advanced topics among which are the following: Materials, including inorganic solids, polymers, organic semiconductors, organic-inorganic hybrids, and biomaterials. Symmetry aspects of chemical bonding and crystallographic nomenclature. Electrochemistry and important characterization techniques including X-ray diffraction. Nuclear magnetic resonance. Elements of solid-state chemistry and physics. Electronic structure theory and computational chemistry. Band structure theory, Photochemistry, response theory and optical & spectroscopic properties. Relativistic quantum chemistry.
Synthetic polymers have become an integral part of our lives and can be found in many everyday and advanced materials: rubber tires, bullet-proof vests, paints, fibers, contact lenses, drug delivery vehicles and many others. This course covers the basics of polymer synthesis, including traditional polymerization techniques, such as free-radical and anionic chain polymerizations, and step-growth polymerization. Newer methods of polymer synthesis, such as ring-opening metathesis polymerization and living free-radical polymerizations are also typically discussed. Students are introduced to the methods of preparation of advanced polymer structures, such as block, star and brush copolymers, semi-conducting and biodegradable polymers. Fundamentals of structure and physical properties of polymers, and methods of characterization are also covered.
This course focuses on the role of Analytical Chemistry in the investigations on the fate and transport of chemical pollutants in the environment. The fundamentals of environmental sampling, sample preparation, and trace analysis using modern instrumental techniques (LC/MS, GC/MS, ICP/MS, etc) are typically discussed. Topics also include a discussion of the physico-chemical factors that affect the persistence, mobility, and distribution of pollutants in soil, water, atmosphere, and biota. In addition, recent research articles from the Journal of Environmental Science and Technology are typically discussed to familiarize the students with current and emerging issues that are relevant to environmental chemistry. Ultimately, the students not only learn how to select the most appropriate analytical tool for a particular environmental investigation, based on knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of pollutants, but also become knowledgeable on the impacts of chemical pollutants on wildlife, human health, and the environment as a whole.
This course provides a survey of organometallic chemistry, with the emphasis on transition metals. The course covers structure and bonding of organometallic compounds, synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and selected applications in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis.
Spectroscopic techniques are invaluable tools for the structural characterization of organic compounds. This course provides students with fundamental and practical knowledge on using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy and mass spectrometry techniques. After a brief introduction into the theory behind these techniques, the majority of the course focuses on developing data interpretation and problem solving skills. A large porion of the course is devoted to utilizing 1D and 2D 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy methods for structure determination of organic compounds. Students learn how to choose a particular characterization method, design proper experiments, and analyze and interpret the obtained spectra.
This course covers current topics in bioinorganic chemistry and medicinal inorganic chemistry. The course begins with a review of the distribution and abundance of metal ions in biological systems and their environment and the basics of coordination chemistry. Transport of metal ions into and within cells is covered and diseases associated with errors in metal ion trafficking are discussed. This topic leads into mechanistic and spectroscopic studies of several selected metalloenzymes. Topics covered in nucleic acids include the role of metal ions in catalytic RNAs and the mechanism of action of anticancer metallodrugs such as platinum drugs and bleomycin. Finally, metal ion complexes used as radiopharmaceuticals and in magnetic resonance imaging are covered.
This course is meant to introduce methods of surface analysis and their applications within a framework which includes a problem solving approach to complex real world systems. The course is typically divided into three areas: formal lecture material, teamwork based problems sets, assignments and oral presentation/research review paper. The lecture typically covers electron spectroscopies, optical spectroscopies and ion spectroscopy as they are applied to the determination of surface chemistry. The applications of these methods are developed through the problem sets and the review papers. Topics such as catalysis, corrosion, adhesion, semiconductor materials, biomaterials, electrochemical surfaces, polymers, and membranes are often discussed.
This graduate level course will cover fundamental principles, analytical applications of separation science, and techniques in the liquid phase. Emphasis will be given to the fundamental aspects of capillary electrophoresis (CE), capillary electrochromatography (CEC), and HPLC in not traditional column formats (e.g., capillary LC). Topics to be discussed include theories of the separation processes and instrumentation. Readings from the current literature will be assigned throughout the semester in addition to the textbook.
CHE 529 is devoted to photoluminescence-based spectrochemical analysis across scientific disciplines. Specifically, this course will explore the fundamental principles and uses of modern photoluminescence spectroscopy in biology, biophysics, chemistry, engineering, and nanoscale materials. The first course segment will cover the basic principles underlying absorption (single and multiphoton events), emission, energy transfer, polarization/anisotropy, time-resolved emission, transient solvation, and time-resolved anisotropies. In the second segment, our focus will turn to a discussion of modern instrumental design and key operational principles. The final segment will explore specific aspect of photoluminescence of interest to the class. Special emphasis will be placed on maximizing information from ones experiments.
This course covers modern analytical mass spectrometry techniques and their application to solving research problems. Part of the course typically focuses on instrumentation – mass analyzers, ionization sources, detectors, inlet systems, etc. The analytical advantages of each method will be explored, as will an understanding of the fundamental principles which underlie each methodology. In addition, the course examines sophisticated experimental methods, such as tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MSO) for structural elucidation, on-line separations, mass spectrometry (GC/MS, LC/MS, CE/MS, etc.) in which the mass spectrometer serves as a detector for separations techniques, and quantification. Another portion of the course is typically dedicated to mass spectral interpretation. Topics such as isotope distribution and fragmentation patterns (for organic compounds as well as biological compounds) as useful tools in mass spectral interpretation are covered. Throughout the course, the broad-ranging applications for mass spectrometry are underscored, from forensics to geological/archaeological dating to biomolecule sequencing to studying atmospheric chemistry.
This course focuses on the fundamental aspects and current methodologies involved in the drug discovery process. The fundamental aspects include the physical, chemical and pharmaceutical properties of drugs. The methodologies include lead discovery strategies, statistically based 2D and 3D QSAR optimization methods, structure-based and mechanism-based design methods, and combinatorial techniques. Application to the chemotherapy of cancer, viral and microbial diseases is examined.
MCH 502 is a continuation of MCH 501. Drug metabolism, prodrugs and drug delivery systems are discussed in detail. In addition, prototypes of selected drug classes are discussed with a focus on the molecular mechanisms of action of representative drugs. Drug-target interactions at the molecular level are examined. In this course, the medicinal chemistry topics are integrated with relevant topics in biochemistry, physiology, pharmaceutics, and structural biology.
The class discusses various aspects of drug discovery process focusing on different classes of targets, mainly protein kinases. Basic understanding of the target proteins, why and how they are targeted, different steps involved in drug discovery process, including popular practical applications, considerations for potency and selectivity are provided as a foundation, followed by a discussion of recent papers focusing on the advancements in the field.
The synthesis, reactions, and properties of 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-membered heterocyclic rings are discussed. The heterocyclic systems include O, N, S, Se, and Te heteroatoms. Both pi-excessive and pi-deficient aromatic heterocycles are described in the course as well as non-aromatic analogues.
Kinetics of model reactions related to biochemical reactions are studied. Implications from the results of model studies are applied to their biochemical counterparts with a view to rationalizing biochemical mechanisms using fundamental principles of organic chemistry.
If you are looking for a current or past course syllabus, please contact Barb Raff.


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Car Hire A-Z – The Essential Guide To Car Hire
I came across The A to Z of car hire in The Independent at the weekend. It's definitely worth a read and has some genuinely useful tips. Author Simon Calder is a well known travel writer and knows his stuff.
My favourite tip is T, for Thirty – the number of miles you can drive in most cars before the fuel needle starts to drop. This is useful knowledge if you need to return a hire car with a full tank.
I would take issue with one of Simon's points, however. He reckons that car rental companies only ask to see the counterpart (paper part) of your UK driving licence in Northern Ireland. Although I don't have as much experience of hiring cars as he does, my experience is that there are a few other European countries where you might be asked for it, too, including all parts of the UK, not just Northern Ireland.

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Grand Canyon Tour Whitewater AdventureGrand Canyon Tour From Flagstaff and Sedona*, AZ
- Scenic Drive Into Grand Canyon
- Whitewater Raft Trip
- Travertine Falls
- Picnic Lunch Along The Beach
- Helicopter Flight Out of Grand Canyon (weather permitting)
Today, pack the sunscreen and your sense of adventure. You'll travel to the Hualapai Indian Reservation, headquarters for your one-day whitewater trip in the Grand Canyon. Then journey down the only access road through the Grand Canyon, right to the edge of the Colorado River. Upon boarding the custom-built, 8-passenger, motorized raft, your experienced Hualapai Indian River Guide (the Hualapai have been guiding these tours for over 30 years) will lead you on a 5-hour rafting journey of the Colorado River.
Later (weather permitting) you'll be lifted by helicopter to the rim of the canyon where you'll board your vehicle for the return trip. (Note: In the event the helicopters cannot fly, ground transport will be provided. There will be no adjustment in price.) Minimum age 8 years. (Departs Daily: May 4th through October 15th. Includes breakfast items (juice, bagel and fruit), lunch, and drinks – specialty lunches available with advanced notice, please request at time of booking).
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VeganMoFo Tailgate Post: Vegan Bloggers Take Over the InternetsSeptember 29th, 2009 8:30 pm by Kelly Garbato
Update, 9/30/09: And the VeganMoFo madness multiplies! Check out Vegan MoFo Headquarters International (The Blog!) and follow VeganMoFo carnival queen Kittee on Twitter (@VeganMoFo) for details as they unfold. Also, all participating bloggers should shoot her an email with the following: email addy, URL and location, even if you're already on the "official" blogroll.
The third annual VeganMoFo is almost upon us! For the entire month of October, vegan bloggers (315 and counting!) will storm the internets with all manner of yummy, cruelty-free foodie goodness.
If you haven't yet signed up to participate, fear not! The deadline for "registration" is October 2; hit up Cake Maker to the Stars, who is hosting the event, for details. (Scare quotes because, theoretically, you can jump in at any time. Nor should the spirit of VeganMoFo be limited to October; VeganMoFo lives in our hearts, yo!)
You can find a master list of participating blogs here, with public feed info here.
This year's VeganMoFo is shaping up to be the grandest one yet. On Monday, Kittee Cake Maker and Carnival Queen promised that
There are big plans in the works at Vegan MoFo Headquarters International, where you'll be able to check in everyday to read a daily MoFo Roundup, see a map of MoFoers form around the globe (sorta like Hands Across the Vegan Blogo-Galaxy), see if there are any mini Mofo events taking place, and other fancy stuff like that.
Additionally, ameyfm @ the PPK put together a nifty press release; participating MoFoers and MoFo groupies can customize the doc and send it off to their local media outlets in order to score some media coverage for the month's events (as well as their own humble blogs and/or favorite local vegan bloggers).
But wait – there's more! Fellow Flickerites can share their gratuitous vegan food pics in the VeganMoFo Flickr group, and should you tweet your VeganMoFo-ing, join the VeganMoFo twibe and use the hashtage #veganmofo or #vmofo. Total tubal domination is be ours!
If you're in need of some inspiration, the PPK's VeganMoFo forum is a great place to start. Since I know I'll be short on time clear through October, I've already mapped out some of the month's posts. Mondays will feature a vegan food p0rn mashup – read: a mosaic of vegan photos on Flickr – which should provide a nice respite from the otherwise frenetic blogging on what's usually one of my most busiest weekdays. Or so I thought: I started playing around with the mosaic maker widget tool thingie this morning, and was sucked in for hours. Photo mashups aren't much of a shortcut when you've shades of ocd and hungry eyes, I tell you what.
Anyhow, I created the above mashup in honor of VeganMoFo founder and Vegan Goddess Isa Chandra Moskowitz. All sixteen of the vegan yumyums pictured were born in her 2006 masterpiece, Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. So magnum is this opus that there's even an entire Flickr group dedicated to its offspring (which numbered 5,312 at last count). Vegan Cupcakes: they rule, you drool.
On that note, see y'all on October 1st!
Vegan Food Mashup, No. 5: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World
From left to right, top to bottom, we have:
1. vegan baking,
2. Black Forest Cupcakes,
3. Mucho Margarita Cupcakes,
4. mini carrot cake cupcakes,
5. Peanut Butter + Cupcakes = Awesome,
6. Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes,
7. basic chocolate & tiramisu cupcakes,
8. Pistachio and Rosewater,
9. Chocolate and Cherry,
10. Untitled,
11. Agave Vanilla Cupcakes,
12. Coffee and Kahlua,
13. Cookies 'n' Cream Mint Cupcakes,
14. Chocolate fairycake,
15. red velvet roses,
16. Green tea cupcakes (vegan, of course!)
Tagged: vegan veganism food food blogging carnival october veganmofo vegan mofo vegan month of food Isa Chandra Moskowitz PPK Post-Punk Kitchen animals animal rights animal welfare herbivore meat-free dairy-free cruelty-free animal lovers blog swarm mashup mosaic flickr photos photo blogging cupcakes vegan cupcakes take over the world
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Wow, what do we have here?
So honestly...2 nights ago I was playing a Paradox game, and my mind wandered to Superpower 2 and all the awesome times I had playing the game as well as browsing the forums and interacting with everyone here. Then I decided if I could find my old copy of the CD, and amazingly, I did! It's in my PC now installing! And in going about to find patches and things, lo and behold, the good old GL forum! With JR! And Bender! I don't know if anyone else from back in the day is here but it sure seems like Golemlabs is working on something new and I'm excited to see what it is!


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Sarah White Elected to NCBA Paralegal Division Council
May 6, 2019
Sarah White was elected to the Council of the NC Bar Association Paralegal Division. The membership voted for officers and council at its annual meeting held in Winston Salem on May 3, 2019. The Council is responsible for general supervision and control of the affairs of the Division. Sarah will serve a 3 year term beginning in July.


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Mythical sights
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient greek gods. Mytikas peak was their meeting place and theater of their stormy discussions. The Throne of Zeus (today Stefani) hosted solely him, the leader of the gods. From there he unleashed his thunderbolts, expressing his godly wrath.
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Stories of basalt
Close look at the basalt formations at Vík í Mýrdal beach, southern Iceland.
These spectacular geological wonders were formed when extruded molten lava cooled, crystallized and cracked along precise angles.
These spectacular geological wonders were formed when extruded molten lava cooled, crystallized and cracked along precise angles.
Fields of ashes
It was an eerie stillness, wandering through the vastness of this harsh volcanic land, under the neverending sunset (or sunrise)... This land carries many scars of ancient struggles between the mighty forces of nature. And at the horizon, the queen of icelandic mountains, Herðubreið, was watching us.
Fall of the gods
In the year 999, icelanders made christianity the official religion of Iceland. To mark the occasion, they threw some norse gods statues into the water here, making Goðafoss the famous symbolic site of Iceland´s conversion.


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|Swedish Princess Madeleine shared a new photo of Princess Leonore and Princess Adrienne on her Instagram account, with the title "Sisters". (Princess Madeleine and her family have been living in Miami since last Autumn.)
Sisters, Princess Leonore and Princess Adrienne of Sweden
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so sweet...cuteness overload...only wish all children could grow up like this...ReplyDelete
gorgeous picture!!!ReplyDelete
Very sweet.ReplyDelete
- RosalynApril 22, 2019 at 2:03 PM
What a sweet and lovely picture.ReplyDelete
You can see Madeleine's own romantic style reflecting in the bath suits of her girls. Like it!
- AnonymousApril 22, 2019 at 2:46 PM
Sisterly love :)ReplyDelete
Leonore looks so tall next to Adrienne. What a difference a couple of years make.
nice bath suits but nothing more than those dressed by our children when they go to the beach...ReplyDelete
This brings tears to my eyes. My girls grew up like that, loving each other, but now they hate each other and it breaks my heart.ReplyDeleteReplies
Your story happens, Tintomara, we all know that, I wish you a lot of courage.Delete
- AnonymousApril 22, 2019 at 9:20 PM
I can imagine that it must be very bitter for a mother, if there is "hate" between the siblings.I wish you from the bottom of mi heart that the two can express themselves to have a "normal" relationship with each other again in the future. Family is the most important thing .... but very often also very complex.Delete
- AnonymousApril 22, 2019 at 9:25 PM
How sad when sibling drift apart or worse - hate each other. Hope your daughters can solve their indifferences. Life's too short.Delete
- AnonymousApril 22, 2019 at 8:26 PM
What a lovely pic. Adrienne may be asking now what?What cute little outfits.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 24, 2019 at 10:17 PM
Cute little girls.ReplyDelete
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Preparing for guided pathways - A readiness assessment for colleges and universities
As interest in structured pathways continues to grow, many institutions have begun the challenging work of mapping their programs of study, helping students select and stay on their chosen pathways, and tracking outcomes. If your institution is considering a guided pathways approach, this questionnaire can help you determine your readiness.
Building a global university
When Heriot-Watt University set out to build a global institution, it didn't just want disparate branch campuses around the world—it wanted to create a unified whole of its parts. But students from different countries have different recruiting and admissions needs. Creating a cohesive, efficient experience for applicants—on a system that worked for recruitment administrators based around the world—was a priority for Heriot-Watt.
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Guided Pathways helps bolster student success
Students who juggle education and family responsibilities need a clear path to graduation. Guided Pathways, a community college program supported by Ellucian software, provides a roadmap to earning a degree in four years. Hear how this program is helping one student succeed.
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Tiffin University launched TU Connects, an academic program that gives students and alumni the opportunity to earn credentials and certifications alongside their degree, making them more marketable in the workplace. They worked with their partner, Ellucian, to design the program and support it through technology.
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When Rivier University was looking for a technology partner, they chose Ellucian Managed Services for their expertise, cultural fit, and belief in education as a service. In this video, President Sister Marie Buley explains the challenges they were facing and how the partnership benefits the institution.
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If you google "The Amazing, Disappearing, Fractured, Quartered Nine Patch" you will find a tutorial at a blog called Quilt Taffy. I don't know how I found this quilt block, but at some point within the last year or so that I've been interested in quilting, I found it and printed it out and over Spring Break, I finally put it together. I love it!
Here's the finished quilt top, with my feet sticking out at the bottom:
All it took were 5 fat quarters of coordinating fabric (I used a fish theme of red, blue, and brown from Moda's Odysea line) and 1 yard of a solid fabric (I used a cotton called Mellow Yellow our local fabric store Fabriholics).
The original tutorial is a little more detailed, but since this block has been done a million times before, I don't think it's a problem if I give you a run-down of how I put it together:
First, sew three sets of 5″ strips. I just went by the pics from the tutorial, which translated into cutting as many 5″ strips as would fit from each fabric, then pairing a blue and red with the yellow in the middle for two strip sets, and two yellows with the brown that I wanted in the middle. Here are the pics:
Cut the strips into 5″ pieces.
Press the seams, and sew each strip into your nine patch.
Now comes the fun part!
Cut the nine patch in half.
Then cut it again, so now you have quarters.
Now rotate two diagonal squares (in this case the blue squares) so they meet in the middle. Ta-da!
That's the block. From my 5 fat quarters and 1 yard of fabric, I had enough for 12 blocks. So I pressed the seams, sewed three blocks together to make a row,
then pressed the seams once more, and sewed the four rows together to make the quilt top.
Here's the quilt top again, with both my feet and Cora's butt included:
This was really quick and cute and boosted my confidence! This is my second completed quilt top. And if I find a pattern on the internet and pull together the fabric by myself and copy the pictures, I feel like I can start to take more risks and play around with fabric to make the projects that I'm interested in.
Now if I can just get my two quilt tops quilted, I would actually have a finished product…


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Now you can customize the names of couple and get them printed on the chocolates. Making it the best gift for wedding anniversary. Customize & order Online
- Price is inclusive of taxes. Shipping is free.
- The chocolates are pure vegetarian.
- Size of printed chocolates - The chocolates are rectangular in shape, dimensions are 35 mm X 28 mm X 15 mm. The weight of each piece is approx. 15 gms.
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1° day : Private Transfer from VCE airport to the hotel. Free time at disposal.
2° day: Walking Tour Venice: St. Mark's Square – St. Mark's Basilica – The Doge's Palace
The Bridge of Sighs.
3° day: Motorlaunch ride from Venice into open lagoon to Murano. Visit a glass factory,
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Pictured above: Maple West Coordinator for Resident Education Laura Wohlford and Gregson Gibson CRE Jake Talley ready to answer questions about living on campus at the University Housing table in the Arkansas Union.
Orientation is here once again. The incoming freshman are arriving on campus and preparing for classes to begin in the fall.
Booths were set up inside of the Arkansas Union's International Connections Lounge to help inform students and parents about different organizations that students can be involved in around campus.
University Housing set up their own booth to answer any last-minute questions that people may have regarding Move-in 2018 and what it is like living on campus. Did you know that students can join organizations through Housing such as the RIC (Residents' Interhall Congress), NRHH (National Residence Hall Honorary) and LeadHogs?
Incoming student, William Reid from Grand Rapids, Michigan, stopped by the booth last week to ask about what things are allowed in the residence halls as well as last minute times for Move-in. Reid plans to live in Pomfret Hall next year. When we asked him what he was most excited about for this next year he said he was looking forward to being involved in campus life.
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Monthly Archives: May 2019
Hamilton's Story at Moline Library
Most of us have heard of Alexander Hamilton, whether it was in history class or from the very popular Broadway musical. He was a U.S. founding father and the first Secretary of the Treasury in the country. Admittedly, our current interest in him was pretty much non-existent until Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical on the historical figure became a great obsession. But while we're singing along and watching the story play out on the stage, it's important to differentiate the fact versus fiction portions of the show — something Miranda notes himself in his own reflections of his masterpiece. The truth in history and the passion for Hamilton's life is coming to Moline Public Library this summer.
Summer Concert Series 2019
Summer nights in the Quad Cities are made for sitting outside, enjoying the warm evening, watching kids play games, and chatting with friends and family. Because the Quad Cities has so much great local music talent, we can make your 2019 summer evenings even better with live music every night of the week at these free outdoor summer concert series for all ages. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy!
Escape Rooms in the Quad Cities
Escape Rooms are becoming quite popular around the nation and the Quad Cities has followed suit now with five different locations. An escape room is an interactive, mystery solving, group activity filled with puzzles and clues following an adventurous story line. You and your teammates enter into a room with a mission, some guidance, and have to solve your way out. They are very fun and great team-building, bonding experiences.
Though the motive for each establishment is the same – fun and excitement – how they deliver the games is a bit different at each location. There are some things to keep in mind before showing up to play.
I-74 Virtual Reality Experience at Arsenal Museum
A new I-74 bridge has been a dream for decades. I've been hearing about the "new bridge" since I took my first steps. But all great engineering and design takes time and now construction has begun. With the years of expectation, it's no wonder everyone wants more of a peek then the quick sneak preview you can take when driving across the current bridge.
What will it look like? What will it feel like when you're on it? What is going to replace the bridge that is a integral part of the Quad Cities? So many questions that only have a true answer with the cutting-edge technology the last decade has brought us — and has created a virtual experience for us all to answer those questions about our new bridge.
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QC Beer Week 2019
The Quad Cities welcomes back QC Beer Week in May! This year the local celebration will be Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17. Due the recent flooding, this year QC Beer Week is all about cities supporting cities, brewers supporting brewers. A portion of the sales of the week will be donated to the flood relief effort.
The Quad Cities is now home to 12 breweries, with a few more in the works. Because of this awesome amount of breweries, the week is highlighting a different city each day, encouraging the community to visit and support the breweries in each city, each night of the week.
Food Near the Flood: Antonella's Ristorante
During the 2019 Flood in Davenport, Iowa, our family like many others in the Quad Cities headed towards the wettest places. We found other Quad Citizens supporting the businesses near the flooded streets. Our family safely checked out the flood from the downtown Davenport Skybridge and then headed to a Quad Cities local favorite: Antonella's Ristorante.
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Sunrise Village Tie Dye in the Park
Family friendliness is one of the top factors that sets the Quad Cities apart from other areas. In the last 20 years, many new store fronts, restaurants, and activities have blossomed. New families have moved to town and the number of people visiting the Quad Cities has increased.
What we do here, we do with joy and compassion, and what impresses me the most, as a teacher and as a life-long QC resident, is how many families head out to family-friendly activities that support a worthy cause. During the upcoming spring and summer seasons, there are plenty of opportunities for such fun, starting with the Sunrise Village event!
Quad Cities Still Open for Business Despite Record Setting Flooding on the Mississippi River
Quad Cities Still Open for Business Despite Record Setting Flooding on the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River at Davenport, Iowa, has reached flood stage. The barrier protecting the eastern portion of downtown Davenport from the Mississippi River flooding was breached on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Several blocks in downtown Davenport are under water, but the majority of the downtown remains accessible. While the floodwaters are impeding certain areas along the river's edge, the majority of businesses in the downtown areas remain open for business, for residents and visitors alike.
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One of the UK's originators of Nu Soul music by Juliet Edwards
Don-E is synonymous as a pioneer of the UK's underground Soul music scene. His potent album 'Unbreakable' of 1992 was categorised as a standard of Neo Soul and with his many influences and extensive repertoire, he is renowned for his collaborations with the artist, Omar as masters of that genre. Born to Jamaican and Barbadian parents in the UK, Don-E explains that he had the influences to be a star from a young age. "Well, there wasn't anything else I really wanted to do. I remember from an early age telling my mum that I had dreams where I could see a stage; I could hear music and I could hear people clapping". At the age of fifteen, he was already playing keyboards, drums and bass guitar. "My first experience of touring was when we played the drums with a steel band called 'Lambeth Community Youth Service' (LCYS). It was there that I met with the writer of 'Baby Father', Patrick Augustus. He was playing for the older set called 'Silver Echoes'. He was like a mentor to me then".
So, as an accomplished international musician with so many influences; where does he position himself now? "When we first came out, we were described as Neo Soul. In the first place, I would not have necessarily put myself in that category; it would have been just Soul with Reggae influences and now it's more versatile, more 'Ragga Soul'. If I play to Americans, they call it 'Caribbean Soul. I suppose they can smell the 'jerk chicken, rice and peas' influence; it's a different flex". This multi-talented singer, producer and musician have explored all genres of music but he admits that Reggae is still a major influence on his work, even now. "For me, Reggae and Lovers Rock has always been a big part, if anything, artists like Bob Marley, Carol Thompson, Sugar Minott and Dennis Brown were my biggest influences.
My dad was a Preacher so I had a lot of other influences like Mahalia Jackson, Pat Boone, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Dr Hook and Parliament". As he developed as a musician and in production, he also teamed up with another family member, his cousin, R&B singer Beverley Knight. Don's fascinated by the different sounds and instruments produced in the studio and just by his personality and his experimental sounds, you can tell that he tests and draws out as much energy as that equipment would allow. "Yes, so the next time someone comes in the studio, like when I was recording Mica Paris with her massive voice, I can know what to do. It was interesting to see what you have to do to capture her voice and what effect it has on the equipment''!
With his background, where is he more comfortable as a musician? "For me, I feel more relaxed, more at home in the studio; there's no camera, there's more space to create so, I can do what I do". After his extensive travels, is there any collective memories encompassing his experience? "Well, only that it is what you see; people are people everywhere you go; like in New York, in Eastern Europe, Romania. The ghetto is the same wherever you go. The same issues, different people". Since his first single, 'Love Makes The World Go Round' (1992), Don has worked tirelessly from the '90s to the present. Whilst he worked on production and song-writing with various artists such as Lauryn Hill, Omar, D'Angelo, Mica Paris, the late Lynden David Hall and Shaun Escoffery, he eventually released his much heralded debut album 'Unbreakable' late 1992 on Island Records (Fourth & Broadway). The jazzy mixture of Ragga, Funk and Soul had brought the spotlight on the new scene that had signified the birth of the smooth R&B, UK Soul and Reggae influenced melee and he still the enjoys cult underground following today. "I've spent so many years in the studio but, I feel I have so much work that's not been released yet. It's more like an open university, I have started but I haven't finished"!


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Drake has had quite the summer. He got into a weird, protracted fight with a dude he is ostensibly friends with and cast aspersions on a woman he was apparently once in love with. He got really fit (more on that later). And now he might have gone 0 to 100 real quick with a new girlfriend -- photos have surfaced of him making out with tennis champion Serena Williams at a restaurant in Cincinnati. Here is a timeline of a couple we're not saying you definitely need to call Aubrena, but we're also not not saying it either.
Update: We missed this 2011 Drake tweet to Serena that reads as a rather ... revealing peek into their relationship. Look down at your own risk.
@serenawilliams I cannot wait to put it on you and make you sweat..........during our match this weekend.-- Drizzy (@Drake) August 4, 2011


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Hormones have a bad reputation. Feeling bloated? Cranky? Craving carbs? Blame it on that time of the month. But hormones provide a host of health benefits and can help you lose weight, sleep better and stay sharp. Click through to learn five ways they can help you be your best—and how to harness their positive power.
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Kick up the heat. Spicy foods can activate the nerve endings on your tongue that prompt your body to produce endorphins. Add a dash of cayenne pepper to roasted potatoes or popcorn, try hot sauce in scrambled eggs or on grilled cheese, or add chopped pickled jalapeños to sandwiches or potato salad.
Mellow out with mint. Chewing peppermint gum or smelling potpourri that includes mint can help stimulate a nerve near your nose that signals your brain to make endorphins.
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Eat a protein-rich snack. Tyrosine, an amino acid found in high-protein foods, helps your body produce dopamine. Snack on 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 hard-boiled eggs or a handful of nuts.
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Found this helpful, especially liked the science behind the advice. My treat each day is whole grain bread. I especially love avocado toast with cayenne (along with lemon, salt, pepper and garlic salt) sprinkled into the avocado. Didn't realize the benefits until reading this. Thank you! Report
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Great suggestions, especially about listening to music. That really helps me. Report
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I am pulling out the hot stuff from my cupboards to use on a variety of foods. "Get ready honey, there is a reason I put chili powder on your popcorn!" Report
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If I eat carbs in the morning I can't seem to stop eating all day. I actually feel hungry, not just like "I want something to eat." I have talked to others who get the same problem, including health professionals. Report
I agree with workerbee82- when I start out with a sugary or carbo-loaded breakfast- like a bagel, scone or toast or seemingly "harmless" grains- I get anxiety and have blood sugar crashes a lot. or I feel constant cravings all day. Having protein first thing is best for me ( *takes a ton of planning and prep,though):) Report
I have been drinking peppermint tea (almost exclusively) for the past 5 years and find the connection interesting, especially since I often have bouts of insomnia. I work harder at starting my day with it! Report
If I have something sweet for breakfast it sets off an eating surge all day. Protein is the way to go. I know the new thinking is sweets, but not for someone like me with blood sugar problems. The rest of the ideas are really well thought out.
you can have a carb-rich breakfast without making it a sugar-rich breakfast. dessert for breakfast is a bad idea.
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The beginner's Spanish course I applied for has been cancelled, due to low enrollment. I'm disappointed. Not a surprise really. Can't imagine the students at our university wanting to learn Spanish, or anything else, for that matter.
The exam fiasco I mentioned in the last post, is not quite over yet, despite all the extra hours I'd put in to mop the mess up. So this is what I'd done. I'd announced after the exam that those worried about having been disadvantaged due to the blunder should email me asap. Then I sent all students in the class an email repeating the same message. Then two days ago I sent another email telling them the deadline for voicing their concern would be yesterday noon. Yet, I was still receiving emails this morning, 20 hours after the deadline, from these idiots, saying they want to "appeal". No apologies, no explanations, no fucking nothing. Even their messages were 90% copied from the one I sent them. Do I look like I can read minds? Are they illiterate? Are they insane?
All the more ironic since I have to be interviewed by a panel for this year's teaching award. I will have to share with them my teaching philosophy. Preview below:
Can you tell us about your teaching philosophy?
Well, you know, I do what I have to do.
Which is...?
I do what I have to do to teach what I have to teach to those whom I have to teach.
I see... Do you mind giving us an example? Something more specific so that we can have a better idea...
Basically, what I do is simplify concepts and theories as much as I can, to the lowest level possible. And I mean lowest. Rock bottom. Say, Marxism is represented by a triangle, postmodernism is a shapeless chameleon, industrialism is a dirty chimney, and so on. I try to stick to the primary colours because they don't know that many others. Animal analogies could be tricky too, because they don't know the names of many animals. They don't know what an orangutan is, for example.
They don't know what an orangutan is?
That's right, they don't.
Okay... well... (mops brow with hand) Er, how about your relationship with your students? How would you describe it?
Well, some of them like me, I guess, since they nominated me for this award. Can't say the feeling is mutual though.
You don't ... like your students?
That's right. I don't. How could I? How could anyone? Apart from their parents, maybe. I don't know. I don't understand what goes on in this world half the time. Most of the time. I don't know if I'm the only person who don't like my students. I have no idea. Are they likeable? Well to me they're not. But someone must like them I guess. They are God's creations, so God must love them. But does that mean God LIKES them?
What do you think of them then? Your students, I mean. Given that you are quite plain about the fact that you don't like them.
Well, all I can say is, I thank the Lord for my myopia, since all I have to do is not wear my glasses in class and I save myself from having to look stupidity in the face.
I beg your pardon? (I see a serious squint)
Save myself from having to look stupidity in the face, sir.
Are you calling your students stupid? (mops brow again)
Yes, I am. Is there something wrong with your... oh, nevermind.
................... (they all looking at one another now)
Pierre, I must say I am disturbed by your comments. As a teacher...
Yes Dr Pierre, as the student representative on this panel, I find your comments disturbing too.
I'm just being honest here for crying out loud. No need to freak out! People! I mean professors! Students! Please! C-H-I-L-L!!!!
Pierre, your ideas about teaching and about students can hardly be called exemplary.
Does this mean I'm not getting the $10,000? Oh well... never mind... Disappointment is part of life. I should know.


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text: egalus at gmx.de(Norbert Goebel) 13.09.06 18:21 >Matthias Schniedermeyer wrote: >> >> Not excatly. >> >> I would call it "semy-online"-storage. >> >> Normaly the HDDs are switched off. >> But as they are connected to USB-Power-Switches they can be switched >> on/off automatically by the computer.(*) >> >Hi, >I just got interested when I read USB-Power-Switches and the >possibility to switch on/off the hdds automatically by the computer. >As a quick google search only showed rubbish on the first 3 pages >searching for usb power switches it would be nice if you could post >some links to such products. Those devices are relatively expensive. Typically 50E per Plug. I found that "combo" USB Devices with firewire and USB often allows "spindown" using sdparm. (If found *no* USB-Only 3,5 external case which supports spin down!) If you insist on a power switch try: http://www.heise.de/ct/ftp/projekte/netz-schalter/ Too you will find such devices at lindy http://www.heise.de/kiosk/archiv/ct/2002/17/84 Cheaper would be bying RF/IR-remote switches like Aldi offen for 15 Euro for 4(!) and modding the transmitter to be used by a PC. Or simly move to the USA. There energy is so cheap (thank to brain dead George Warmonger Bush) it would make no ense to waste time in optiimize power consumption... Rainer


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Ballet is the foundation of most other kinds of dance, and we encourage our students to start out with the "A-B-C's" of dance that ballet provides. However, once they know the basics, we encourage our students to explore other dance forms.
Modern Dance is a 20th-century American rebellion against ballet. It is a dance form that is taught at most colleges and universities as well as at the Greenville County Schools' Fine Arts Center and at the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. Please refer to our Schedule for class times.


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Wouf, Spain
Navy Bomber Laptop Sleeve 13inch
Let your laptop be snug in this cool black bomber laptop sleeve by Wouf!
A classic takes on a new shape in the form of this bomber laptop sleeve. This secure 13 inch sleeve is inspired by the classic bomber jacket. With quilted fabric as well as security stripes, it's perfect for protecting your devices and comes with practical exterior pockets.
This stylish laptop sleeve is made in Spain with high quality water repellent Italian nylon and finishings of the finest Spanish leather.
Made in Spain. Material: Water repellent and quilted Italian nylon, YKK metal zipper and gold embossed leather label. This product includes a 5mm foam protection in each side.
Compatibility: Fits most 13" laptops. Maximum size of laptop: 32.5 x 22.7 x 1.5cm.
Compatible with 12-inch Macbook from 2018 edition. 13-inch MacBook Air widescreen and retina display from 2018 edition. 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2009 and 2018 edition
Return Eligibility: Can be returned within 7 days of receipt of order.
About the Brand: Based in Barcelona, Spain, the Wouf collection celebrates creativity and vivid imagination. Their unique prints are inspired by the tropical nights, botanic hideouts, urban jungles and the tireless beat of the night. All their products are made in Spain with high quality raw materials and eco inks to ensure the best quality.


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The QL-80 Series automatic resistance welding machine are newly improved products (80 cans/min Series) produced by Shantou Light Industry Mechanics Factory Company. As for this kind of machine, a lot of advance technology is applied, such as human-machineinterface control and programmable controller. The holding control of the complete appliance uses a sort of digitalization input. The newly accessory inversion welding power supply, can carry out an electric source compensate control for any location of the welding line. And a series of frequency control is adopted to replace the mechanical stepless transmission. The QL series applies a sort of bilateral delivering type; this can improve the stability at high speed of the large-diameter squat jar. Products produced by the company are of high quality, with related devices, advanced and reliable. Besides, this kind of can is of good accommodation.
Specification of Series QL-80/QL-120-G of Shantou fully automatic bodywelders
Different and special specifications demanded are welcome for discussion and negotiation.
Products manufactured under the latest technical standards. Details of design and equipment may vary in the course of further development.


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Rocca Albornoziana
Via Cassian Bon, 4 - 05100 Terni
The Rocca Albornoziana, or Albornoz Fortress, dominates Narni and the Nera River gorge from above.
This imposing building was part of a system of forts that the Papal State, after Avignon, built to protect the territory it had just re-conquered. Its dominant position perched above the city and its construction style are a clear indication of the Papal State's intent to control the area's communication routes with Perugia, Terni and Amelia.
We suggest you stop in to enjoy the spectacular views over the vast countryside, and to visit its museums and multimedia centre.
The fortress is square, its four corners fortified by towers and a moat and second wall for even further protection. The walls and the towers, crowned with corbels, embrace a courtyard that can be accessed via two elegant gates. The courtyard is square and on it are two buildings. An elegant staircase leads to the first floor, once a noble residence. The largest of the four towers is the keep and has a side that is 20 bracci wide and four storeys tall, plus a basement.
Construction on the fort began in 1367 on top of what was once a military settlement built by Federico Barbarossa. Just four years later, in 1371, Pietro, or perhaps Giovanni, di Nevico moved in as the first castellano. Work was completed in 1378. Several architects worked on the project, and historians presume that Ugolino I di Montemarte and Matteo Gattapone, who worked on several buildings being built by Cardinal Albornoz, were among them.
Between 1370 and 1449 the fortress was home to popes, cardinals and generals, its fate linked closely to theirs. In 1449 the plague forced Niccolò V to move in and he embarked a series of projects to enlarge its defensive structures. These projects were continued under Pope Sisto IV and then Innocence VIII until the end of the 15th century.
The fortress resisted numerous assaults and was governed by a long series of castellani until 1798 when, after Rome declared itself a Republic and Pius VI fled, French troops stripped the fortress of its weapons and took away its canons.
In the 19th century it was used as a prison and in 1906 it was bought for pittance by the Russian prince Mestschezsy. In 1972 it was purchased by a Roman family and is now owned by the City of Narni and the Province of Terni.
Cardinal Egidio De Albornoz (Cuenca, 1299 - Viterbo 1367), papal legate and vicar, worked to strengthen the power of the Church all over the papal state. He had castles and forts built everywhere he could - often designing them himself - to serve as a symbol of the power of the Church.
You can walk up Via del Monte to the complex, or drive up over the Flaminia towards Rome and then turn left.
The fortress still represents a royal window overlooking the Middle Ages of Narni. Through guided tours it is possible to enter one of the most evocative environments of the territory.
On the main floor, the thematic layout accompanies visitors through the fascinating medieval world; here, in fact, it is possible to admire reconstructions that represent a focus on the life of the fourteenth century.
You can access the two main historical emergencies of the Narni Municipality - the Albornoz fortress and the Museum of the city and territory of Narni in Palazzo Eroli - with a single ticket.
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It has been predicted that there's going to be Northern Lights in Levi soon. So take a look skywards! Prediction provided by Sunsää.
Petsukkakartano 1
|Levi centre
|Distance to Levi center:
|1,10 km's
|Semi-detached Houses
|7 + 1
|Pets allowed:
Quality class: Q3
Number of persons: 7 + 1
Area: Piirakka
Address: Piirakka 5, 99130 Sirkka
Distances: Centre: 0,5 km, Shop: 0,5 km, Nearest piste: 0,5 km, Skiing track: 0,1 km,
Snowmobile route: 0,1 km, Golf course: 3,1 km, Ski bus route: 0,1 km
Type: apartment from log built semi-detached house
Built: 1999 Renovated: 2012
Area: downstairs 50 m2 upstairs 35 m2
Bedrooms/ other bed places: 3 bedrooms of which 2 upstairs. Also open space upstairs.
Beds: in the bedroom downstairs a double bed. In one bedroom upstairs a double bed,
in another bedroom 2 single beds. In the open space one single bed (120 cm) and an extra mattress.
Toilets: 2, one in each floor
Sauna: electric sauna
Equipment: dishes, fireplace / firewood, cable-tv, radio-CD-player, blu-ray,
electric stove+oven, dishwasher, microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster, kettle,
fridge, freezer, washing machine, electric clothes drying cupboard, iron, internet connection (wireless),
car heating point.
Other things to be mentioned: terrace towards south. Child bed, hight chair and potty.
Dinner table for 6 persons.
Departure cleaning will be added to the price during A and B seasons.
If additional services- departure cleaning, bed linen and towels are not ordered with the accommodation
booking or aren't already included in the price, please clean the apartment properly and bring your own bed linen and towels with you.


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Preformati Italia, leading manufacturer of self-supporting EPS structures for swimming pools and spas, presents the "AccA2ONE", the two-person pool with a unique design, to fit your bathroom or garden perfectly.
Made entirely of 100% recyclable high density EPS, AccA2ONE has an ecological hydromassage installation and a small bioethanol fireplace, ideal to give a touch of warmth to all that surrounds it.
The marriage of water and fire, with nuances reflected on the glossy white finish of the tank, creates a truly unique product, designed for a demanding and sophisticated customer searching for that avant-garde element, and with an eye for the environment and nature.


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My Grandma has tons of old restaurant menus lining her kitchen walls. I couldn't tell you how old, but maybe a $4.95 filet mignon helps date them..? Anyways, enjoy. Bonus points if you've been to any of these places
Hungry yet? I'll take the prime rib, a pitcher of sangria and finish off with Kathy's pink surprise. What's your meal plan?


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20th Century Design > Seating > Pair of MR 20 Armchairs (1927)
Pair of MR 20 Armchairs (1927)
Mies van der Rohe
Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886 -1969)
Maker: Stendig 1970's
Country: Germany/Denmark
A pair of MR20 cantilevered chrome and wicker work seat chairs. This chair is a version of the chair the Mies presented at the model housing exhibition in 1927. This cantilevered chair was originally made using leather but later was developed by Mies and Lilly Resche to produce a version with a wicker seat. This version was said to be Mies van der Rohe's favourite, which he used in his own house, whilst he became director of the Bauhaus. Partial label to underside of chair frame.
Height 82.8cm / Width 50.5cm / Depth 80.0cm
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Good Mental Health for ALL in Moray 2016-2026
Improving mental health can help us create a Moray where children have the best start in life, communities are resilient, life chances are improved and we live longer, healthier, happier and stigma free lives.
We all have mental health. Mental health affects us all. It is often said that there is no health without mental health. Mental health is important at every stage of life from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Our mental health and wellbeing affects how we think and feel, and how we interpret and respond to events. It affects our ability and capacity to learn, communicate and form relationships and play a full part amongst our family, workplace, community and friends. It influences our ability to cope with and manage change, transitions and life events and to lead a happy and fulfilling life. It's also closely linked with our physical health.
Mental health is facing major challenges and opportunities across Scotland. In the current public spending climate and with a renewed focus on outcomes and the integration of health and social care, it is important that mental health is at the forefront of our work in Moray.
Good Mental Health for ALL in Moray 2016-2016 is the new strategy which will refocus local attention on mental health and wellbeing.
Consultation on the draft document was carried out during January and February 2016.
40 responses were received and these are informing the final strategy document which will be launched in the summer.
You can read the draft strategy document here.
It was developed following widespread engagement in the community. Details of the responses gathered can be found here.


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Check us out on tv – and come find the fire and passion for movement that can change your life!!
Circus Fitness: 'Attainable for anybody' via #ForumElite. in #Red Deer at The Forum Inc.'Click To Tweet
From Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop, Hand Balancing, Flexibility, Inverted, & Splits Training.
What do you gain:
- Core Strength
- Upper Body Strength
- Legs /Arms /Abs
- Mobility
- Full Body Workout


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A rebrand occurs when a company or organization wants to update their image (logo, colors, website, messaging, etc.). If a business grows stagnant, it can try to change customer perception by updating their brand.
A business might also rebrand if they outgrow their current brand. This can happen if a business expands or begins to sell a new offering. After the movie Super Size Me and the public's increasing desire for healthier menu items, McDonald's updated their brand and menu to try to gain a more health conscious perception.
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Second in a series of two walks. Join an expert geologist and a Ranger on a three hour guided walk to discover how the landscape of Holyrood Park has been shaped and sculpted by ice through the ages.
Explore areas of the park to learn how to identify distinctive land features left by glaciers.
When booking your place, please include:
Name and date of the walk you'd like to attend
the number of spaces you'd like to reserve
A contact telephone number
While we take every opportunity to ensure the details for Coolest Walk on Earth are accurate, we always advise that you contact the event organiser before setting out for the event to avoid disapointment. All information (whether in text or photographs) is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.
Looking to reach new customers? We offer a variety of advertising options with prices starting from just £30 per month!


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As part of EAs recent quarterly earnings report, the publisher revealed that the recent release of Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) has shattered its expectations. According to the report, more than 2 million units of the game have been sold since its December launch and more than 1.7 million players have chosen to subscribe to the game.
EA Labels President Frank Gibeau stated during the call that SWTOR game subscribers are described as all players with an active account either paying a subscription, currently using the games one month free trial that comes with a purchase and using pre-paid time cards. Those not included are players that have not activated their accounts or have chosen to cancel their subscriptions. Gibeau stated that SWTOR currently sees as many as 1 million unique logins a day and averaging play sessions of about 4 hours.
The game's current success will undoubtedly fuel the fiery rivalry that seems to exist between the World of Warcraft and SWTOR communities. The upside is that well probably be treated to more amusing content from Blizz Blues about it.
Press Release
Star Wars: The Old Republic Continues Meteoric Rise in Becoming the Latest Online Phenomenon
Growing Player Base, High Quality Service and New Game Updates Drive Successful Start for the Critically-Acclaimed MMO from BioWare and LucasArts
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Just six weeks after launching one of the most anticipated videogames of all time, BioWare, a Label of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), is continuing to set new standards in online games with Star Wars: The Old Republic. Already the fastest growing subscription MMO ever, Star Wars: The Old Republic has sold over 2 million copies, with a thriving base of over 1.7 million active subscribers, as gamers around the world have immersed themselves in the story-driven, online Star Wars universe from BioWare and LucasArts. Helping drive The Old Republic's early success has been the quality and reliability of the game's service, with servers being available for more than 99.5% of the time outside of scheduled maintenance. BioWare has also delivered on the promise of continually adding new content by releasing Rise of the Rakghouls, which added new, higher level group content, less than 30 days after launch. The next game update, featuring even more content, new game systems and additional guild features, is scheduled to be released in Spring 2012.
"We're truly honored and humbled by the incredibly strong support from our players who are enjoying Star Wars: The Old Republic," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Co-Founder of BioWare and General Manager of EA's BioWare Label. "Our entire team worked very hard over the holidays to deliver a smooth experience at launch, and the resulting response to the game from our fans and critics has been exceptionally gratifying."
Added Dr. Greg Zeschuk, Co-Founder of BioWare and General Manager of the BioWare MMO Business Unit: "But we're not resting! We're actively listening to our community for ongoing feedback to help us ensure the game and service continue to improve, and we're working to deliver spectacular new high quality content on a regular cadence going forward."
Player engagement for Star Wars: The Old Republic has not slowed since launch, as the community achieved the following incredible gameplay milestones in just over one month since launch:
- Over 239 million in-game hours, or over 332,000 months and over 27,000 years of in-game time
- Over 20 billion NPCs killed
- Over 148 billion credits spent
Star Wars: The Old Republic is one of the most critically acclaimed MMOs of all time, having won MSNBC's "Game of the Year" award, "Editor's Choice" awards from IGN, PC Gamer and "Best MMO of 2011" awards from Game Informer, Gamespy.com, Massively, Ten Ton Hammer and more. The game is set thousands of years before the classic Star Wars movies, with the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire locked in the middle of an epic, galactic war. Players choose one of eight iconic Star Wars character classes, including the Jedi Knight, Jedi Consular, Smuggler, Trooper, Sith Warrior, Sith Inquisitor, Bounty Hunter and Imperial Agent, becoming the hero or villain of their own personal Star Wars saga.
Included with the purchase of every copy of Star Wars: The Old Republic is 30 days of access to the game, after which players can continue to play through subscribing* at either $14.99 per month, $41.97 for 3 months ($13.99 per month), or $77.94 for six months ($12.99 per month).
For more information on Star Wars: The Old Republic, please visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com, follow the game on Twitter at http://twitter.com/swtor or "Like" Star Wars: The Old Republic on Facebook at http://facebook.com/starwarstheoldrepublic.
*Subscription pricing in the United Kingdom will be £8.99 per month, £25.17 for three months (£8.39 per month) or £46.14 for six months (£7.69 per month). Subscription pricing in Europe will be 12.99 per month, 35.97 for three months (11.99 per month) or 65.94 for six months (10.99 per month).
About Lucasfilm Ltd.
Lucasfilm Ltd. is one of the world's leading film and entertainment companies. Founded by George Lucas in 1971, it is a privately held, fully-integrated entertainment company. In addition to its motion-picture and television production operations, the company's global activities include Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, serving the digital needs of the entertainment industry for visual-effects and audio post-production; LucasArts, a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide; Lucas Licensing, which manages the global merchandising activities for Lucasfilm's entertainment properties; Lucasfilm Animation, which is currently producing content for film and television, including Star Wars: The Clone Wars, a CG-animated half-hour television series; and Lucas Online creates Internet-based content for Lucasfilm's entertainment properties and businesses. Additionally, Lucasfilm Singapore produces digital animated content for film and television, as well as visual effects for feature films and multi-platform games. Lucasfilm's motion-picture productions include three of the 20 biggest box-office hits of all time and have received 19 Oscars and more than 60 Academy Award nominations. Lucasfilm's television projects have won 12 Emmy Awards. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in San Francisco, Calif. LucasArts, a Lucasfilm Ltd. company, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems, computers and the Internet. Based in San Francisco, Calif., as well as on the Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company.
About BioWare
The BioWare Label is a division of EA which crafts high quality multiplatform role-playing, MMO and strategy games, focused on emotionally engaging, rich stories with unforgettable characters and vast worlds to discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles and franchises, including Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic, Jade Empire, Mass Effect and Dragon Age. BioWare currently operates in eight locations across the world, including Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec, Canada), Austin (Texas), Fairfax (Virginia), San Francisco (California), Los Angeles (California), Sacramento (California) and Galway (Ireland).
In 2008, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. In 2011 EA created the BioWare Label, alongside EA Games, EA SPORTS and EA Play. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bioware. To join the millions of fans already registered with the BioWare community, go to http://social.bioware.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company's game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The Sims, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed, Battlefield, and Mass Effect. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
LucasArts, the LucasArts logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks in the United States and/or in other countries of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © 2012 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. BioWare, and the BioWare logo are trademarks of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. EA and the EA logo are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
To read the latest guides, news, and features you can visit our Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Page.


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I post some pictures of baby Evelyn a little while ago and now I had the privilege of taking pictures of the whole family! Such a sweet family and I'm lucky to call them friends!
Posted by:Melissa Mortvedt
Welcome to Mortvedt (Mort-vet) Photography I am Melissa Mortvedt, an aspiring photographer in the Bismarck/Mandan area. I am employed in education but my love for photography fills up my extra time. I strive to create natural and simple photos that you, your family, and your friends will love. If I can capture YOUR moment or if you would like some more information please send me a message, send me an email at email@example.com or give me a call at 701-202-5743 Blessings, Melissa Mortvedt