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Sixteen-year LPGA Tour veteran Natalie Gulbis joined the GOLF.com Podcast this week, discussing her career and relationship with Donald Trump.
In her latest column for GOLF.com, Gulbis says that she knows Trump well. The 33-year-old was on the second season of "Celebrity Apprentice" and has played golf with Trump many times. She told Jeff Ritter on the podcast that Trump has often been one of her mentors.
"The best piece of advice he has ever given me was to fight for equal pay," Gulbis said. "Being a female in a very popular male sport, playing golf…imagine 10 years ago when we were fighting for the same marketing dollars and trying to get more exposure and trying to get better, stronger TV spots.
"He would continually encourage me to not take the first offer…to go and showcase what we bring to the table…He's always been a big advocate for standing up for yourself and for not being afraid to take a risk and fight for those things."
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The question everyone wants to know, is how much is their kitchen going to be? Unfortunately, there is no magic wand. The only way to know is to go through the process of design and specification. When we understand what you are looking for, we can tell you what it will all cost.
There are 4 key areas to your kitchen cost;
The first is preparation/installation. This can vary from none, for supply only, fairly minimal, for just cabinetry installation e.g. after an extension, to substantial if there is building work, electrics, plastering, flooring tiling etc. How high this section is for you, depends on your circumstances.
Appliances can be the next most important factor. Say you're planning on keeping your existing appliances and perhaps just updating the sink and hob, then this will be low. If you've got your eye on a Neff Slide & Hide oven, compact oven with microwave and induction hob as well as dishwasher, fridge freezer and an integrated washing machine then this section is going to be fairly substantial.
Worksurfaces are another of the key price deciders. Laminate worktops typically work out at a few hundred pounds, whereas solid surfaces usually cost over £2000. Solid surfaces comprise, natural granite, quartz (artificial granite) and acrylic products like Corian. Each has its own merits, but the general idea is that they open up the options in terms of design making all sorts of shapes and sizes possible. Undermount sinks, drainer grooves and curves become options with granite options, offering superior heat and wear resistance and Corian offering seamlessness.
Finally, the door choice. Many consider the door to essentially be the kitchen and whilst it will dictate the look of the kitchen and is usually the first step along the path to choosing everything, it is often the least relevant when it comes to pricing.
To us the door is generally just that, the cabinet is the same regardless and it would be unusual for a customer to be interested in two, very different options and therefore the price difference is rarely something that would sway a decision.
A knock on effect of your door choice though, can be accessories! A gloss kitchen is typically dressed with gloss end panels and a painted timber kitchen with matching painted ones. How much these would change the cost varies heavily by the layout, though it can get into the £1,000s.
We would typically say a fully fitted kitchen isn't likely to be under £5,000.
In the £5-10,000 bracket, a small fitted kitchen including some appliances, as well as wall tiling and flooring would fit. A slightly larger kitchen without these options could also be in this region. It would be quite unlikely that solid surfaces would be achievable at this price level.
The £10-15,000 bracket would start to include the smaller kitchens with solid surfaces, as well as medium kitchens with either solid surfaces or wall tiling and flooring.
By the time we get to the £15-20,000 bracket we are talking about levels of luxury for a typical kitchen. Painted timber doors or contemporary gloss kitchens with islands feature in this range or perhaps the more modest kitchens but with building work and considerable preparation.
£20-25,000 is often a combination of several factors, such as building work, solid surfaces, large floor areas and sometimes with utility room or downstairs cloakroom works included.
Over £25,000 is usually large kitchens, or lots of appliances, in-frame doors, building work etc. and though we're no stranger to projects of this value (with even the odd £50,000 plus) they're certainly not the day to day kitchen.
Sometimes these numbers are a little intimidating, but we often remind people to check what we have quoted, in terms of both the work and the specification, to make sure they are comparing like for like. Some companies may not include plastering or electrics in their quote, they may not offer flooring and there can be large differences in the price of worktops or appliances. One thing we don't do is "massage" areas of our pricing to subsidise others, which is common in the industry. High cabinet pricing is often used to show low priced appliances or installation.
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Merger is a popular way to improve the market position of a company and at the same time, to increase the level of profit through additional customer base and resources. There are several mechanics of a merger process. The mechanics of a merger process follows certain strategy.
The process starts with an offer by the company to the target company. This offer is provided only after the top management of the company is determined about the process. The next process is to purchase the shares of the target company. According to the norms, the prospective acquiring company can buy maximum 95% shares from the open market.
At the time of filing with SEC, the acquiring company must declare its intentions that if it wants to invest or wants the ownership of the company. The next step of merger procedure is deciding the exact price that is going to be offered to the target company.
To decide this price, the company takes suggestions from the investment banks and certain other advisors. At the same time, it is also decided that if the acquiring company wants to pay in cash or to pay through equities.
Just after this, the company announces the deadline for the investors of the target company. The investors or the shareholders of the target company may accept or reject the proposals.
After this, the target company has to response. The target company either admits to the terms and conditions of the acquiring company or wants to negotiate with the company. The decision depends on the top management of the target company and if they feel that the offer is acceptable, the deal is finalized. But in case the offered price is not working, the management of the target company negotiates with the acquiring company and tries to get more favorable terms and prices.
On the other hand, to save the company the target company provides extra shares to the stockholders at very low prices. But these shares are not offered to the acquiring company. On the other hand, the target company looks for any other acquiring company that can offer higher prices. If such a company is found, it is termed as White Knight Company.
At last when the target company is satisfied and accepts the price offered by the tender, there remains some formalities and once those are carried out, the merger is complete.
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By Dr. Karen Shaw Becker
Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by the Histoplasma capsulatum fungus, which is found in soil, most commonly in warm, moist, humid conditions. In the U.S., the fungus has been reported in 31 states, primarily in the midwest and south, especially along the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio rivers. Areas with bird and/or bat droppings are also friendly environments for the fungus.
Histoplasma fungi produce tiny airborne spores that are heat-resistant and can be inhaled by pets. The spores engage the immune system, reproduce in immune system cells and then travel throughout the body in the bloodstream. They ultimately wind up in the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, lymph nodes, bone marrow, lungs, liver and spleen.
Both dogs and cats can acquire histoplasmosis, but the infection is most often seen in outside dogs and cats and particularly hunting dogs. A few cases of infection in strictly indoor animals have been reported, but it's rare and it is suspected that potting soil or dirt brought in from outside is the source of infection in these animals. Pets of any age can be affected, but most infections occur in animals under the age of four.
Symptoms of infection range from none to severe. The nature and extent of symptoms depends on the organ systems infected by the fungi. Histoplasmosis may be confined to just the lungs or just the GI tract, or it can become systemic, infecting the whole body. Symptoms include:
Loss of appetite
Bloody stool
Weight loss
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Enlarged tonsils
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As the infection progresses, pets can become emaciated, have elevated heart and respiration rates, lameness, and ulcerated sores on the skin or around the eyes. In addition to the GI and respiratory tracts, histoplasmosis can affect a number of other organ systems including the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, bones and bone marrow, adrenal glands, kidneys, testes, and the mouth, tongue and eyes.
Your veterinarian will take a history of your pet's overall health and symptoms and perform a thorough physical examination. He or she will note important changes such as abnormal lung sounds, pale mucous membranes, changes in your pet's heart or respiratory rate, an enlarged liver or spleen, lymph node enlargement, lameness or joint swelling, and any eye abnormalities.
A complete blood count (CBC) will be ordered, along with a serum biochemical profile to check internal organ function, and a urinalysis. However, while blood tests can confirm the presence of histoplasmosis antibodies, this only means your pet has been exposed to the fungus, and not necessarily that she's developed disease as the result of exposure.
The presence of antibodies will prompt further differential testing to confirm an infection, and can include urine screening for the fungus, chest X-rays, aspiration of the liver and spleen, taking lung fluid samples, bone X-rays or biopsies, GI biopsies, and a spinal tap. Since the symptoms of histoplasmosis are also present with a number of other diseases, it's critically important that a confirming diagnosis of histoplasmosis is made.
In mild cases of the respiratory form of histoplasmosis, treatment may not be necessary, because your pet's body may mount an effective immune response and clear the infection on its own. If the infection is severe, aggressive treatment with antifungal medication may be needed to save your pet's life. Medications used to treat histoplasmosis include itraconazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole and amphotericin B.
In mild cases, antifungals are given orally for four to six months. That may seem like a long time, but whereas antibiotics can resolve bacterial infections quite quickly in most cases, antifungal therapy takes considerably longer. Typically, veterinarians prescribe antifungal drugs for a minimum of four months.
In severe cases of histoplasmosis requiring hospitalization, intravenous (IV) antifungal medications may also be given, along with oxygen, IV fluids and nutritional support as necessary.
Unfortunately, like all drugs, antifungals have a number of potential adverse side effects, especially involving the GI tract. They are also expensive, especially for large and giant breed dogs. Amphotericin B also carries a high risk for kidney damage, so most people opt to use some of the safer antifungal drugs.
Your integrative veterinarian will probably suggest adjunctive therapies, like nebulization therapy if the fungus is in the lungs, or ozone therapy if there is a systemic infection. Many animals also benefit from IV vitamin C therapy, which provides tremendous antioxidant and immune system support.
As with any illness, the sooner your pet is diagnosed and treated for histoplasmosis, the better. The prognosis is good if the correct treatment is given before the animal becomes debilitated.
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Welcome to "3 shocking habits you just might want to change"
Gordon Wat here with a new 3 habits succesful people do video for every under achieverwho wants to get over that funk and get moving in the right direction but are stuckwithout having to spend a fortune or waste more time.
Perspectives #1 – Pointless Decisions
- Making pointless decisions vs complicated decisions
- Good decisions that affect your future
- Take a moment to consider how many small decisions you make every day
Perspectives #2 – Plan Your Day Into Intervals
- Slice up your daily activity into bit sized pieces
- Break down your day, and make it doable
- Maximize everything by scheduling
Perspectives #3 – Being Frugal With Your Money…but Not Cheap
- You don't need that fancy car to show off
- You don't need that latest iPhone X
- There is no shame in going into an open box or thrift store
So, here are a few final points every under achiever needs to remember:
- Many times you fall into the trap of what others think of you. Don't let that get to you, their opinions and ideas have no bearing on what is important for you and your family. Follow a schedule and get some stuff done, you will be amazed at how much things you can cross off your list if you use your time wisely and have an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment. Stay frugal, now I know its good to treat yourself once in awhile, but its better when you know your doing the best you can with what you have.
The point here is that you can get over that funk without having to spend a fortune or waste more time.


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I'll be editing as I go on various pages. I worked backward from Karen's Cowboy all the way up to Karen's Witch. Just about done then will start from the complete guide. Not sure how much longer I'll be editing pages for but I figured I'd just go with it.
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Hi fellow BSC fans! Sorry for the shameless plug here, but I'm excited to share the new trailer/intro for a BSC web series I recently worked on with Apple Juice Productions. It's called "Stoneybrook Revisited: A Baby-Sitters Club Fan Film" and catches up with Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, and Dawn in the modern day.
The trailer is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDqxSrPbvjY. Hope you guys like it (and maybe subscribe to watch the series on June 20)! We made this with a lot of love for the BSC books -- and with a 100% female crew!
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I never had a problem with Karen when I was originally reading the books, but now that I'm an adult, when I think back to what kinds of things she did, I realize that she was definitely a horrible brat.Read more >
It has been a very long time since I have read a BSC book, but I'd wager I've probably read 75% of them at some point in my life. Sometimes it's nice to think back to that time.Read more >
Here is Julie and i read baby-sitters club in french and in english for almost 20 years! i just worte and article but i may write mroe soon :)Read more >
Ok my odd bucket list goal is to own a copy of every BSC book, movie, etc. ever made. For now, I will settle for the entire book collection. Today I went to the Red Barn Flea Market and made out like a bandit. One book seller ended up ripping me off (charged $5 -$9 for a couple of super specials that originally only sold for $4...I learned my lesson) but another seller was happy to let go of all the BSC books he had at 4 books for $1. WOOT. So I am getting there!! I have to go through my parent's basement sometime soon and dig for the copies I had as a kid....I used to own 75% of the books....
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Hi all! My name is Erin and I guess I am now the new editor/admin of the BSC Wiki! Thank you to GlitterDisaster for an awesome job and please, continue to post long and often!
Some basic ground rules:
- Keep the information factual. Be able to back up the information you add (i.e. book example)
- From time to time I may go through and "clean up" articles (i.e. combine repeated information, fix up layouts, etc). I will not delete any information contributed but I may rearrange it. (Sorry guys...I'm an English teacher...sometimes those things bug me!)
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I've long finished Claudia And The New Girl. I'm now reading Book #16 Jessi's Secret Language.Read more >
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Q: How do I tailor my message to a corporate audience? My biggest challenge is finding what resonates with corporate decision makers. After years working with the entrepreneurs, I'm finding that what resonates with them is NOT the same thing that catches the attention of the corporate decision maker. I am finding that the more I research the company (their values, initiatives, etc.) the easier it is to speak to them in their language. And, at times, I find myself wishing for a one-size-fits-all opening… what do you suggest?
A: By identifying how corporate decision makers respond differently than entrepreneurs, you're a step ahead of most. While I don't have a one-size-fits-all solution, I do believe you can apply this customizable approach. The "Challenge. Solution. Invitation.™" formula provides a simple framework to create marketing messages that speak to your ideal clients but you must first know what motivates them. Click this link to read an article on LinkedIn that you might find helpful.
Often business owners fail to change their marketing message as their business grows. This is a big mistake because as you evolve your offerings and course correct to speak to your NEW prime prospects (in this case, corporate leaders), your marketing message must also change. So, it's important to keep an open dialogue, do your due diligence with research (and you are) to determine WHO your clients are and how you can solve their biggest challenge. To create effective marketing messages consider
- What is the biggest challenge corporate decision makers are facing now?
- What is your solution and how can it save them time, money and/or increase productivity (value proposition)
- How do you want to reach them and what is their preferred form of commination? (consider delivery channel and placement)
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In 2011, Sustrans, the council, Don Foster MP, and the Canal & River Trust came together and agreed that the state of the Kennet and Avon Towpath between Sydney Gardens and Bathampton was in such a poor state that funding would be found to upgrade the towpath to a 4 season surface that would last for 15+years.
£135k was found in the council budget and Sustrans had reserved £315k of their core funds for the project. Then in 2012, the UK experienced extreme flooding and the government cut Sustrans core funding to support the development of flood defences.
In 2014 the CRT wrote a planning objection letter to the redevelopment of the Warminster Road MOD site demanding £315k towards maintenance of the towpath as the new bridge across to the towpath would increase footfall on an already busy towpath that was suffering from severe erosion.
In January 2015, the council bid and won Cycle City Ambition Grant money to finally do the repair under the CRT's new "Better Towpaths for Everyone" policy. A national policy to bring ALL 2000 miles of towpaths up to a better standard through a three pronged approach:
- Better infrastructure :- Widening all towpaths (where necessary) and upgrading to 4 season surfaces usable all year round.
- Better signage :- Clear and prominent shared use signs to be installed across the country where there are concerns raised by local users.
- Better behaviour :- A range of initiatives to encourage considerate use of towpaths. These include the CRT's "Share the space, drop your pace" campaign and the recently developed towpath code of conduct.
There are some people in the community that do not want this repair to go ahead and have started a shock campaign around the idea that the repair will allow cyclists to cycle even faster along the towpath using a rather horrible picture from an inexcusable hit and run incident on a towpath up on the Wigan canal. They want this upgrade stopped at all costs. They like it the way it is as it slowly becomes unusable to all but the most determined users over years to come.
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Dealing with the physical and mental symptoms of grief –The different stages
One of the biggest challenges of life is to cope with the loss of something or someone you love. It can often be an overwhelming feeling when you have to deal with the pain of loss as you can start experiencing all sorts of unpredictable and difficult emotions from anger to shock to disbelief, grief and sadness. Not only that, the pain that you feel from grief can also have an adverse impact on your physical health thereby making it extremely difficult for you to eat, sleep and also think positively.
However, you needn't lose hope as there are significant ways in which you can come to terms with grief and loss and move on with the new life that you get.
The different stages of grief
As you start to come to terms with loss, your feelings might occur in several phases. There are very few ways in which you yourself can control this process but still it is helpful enough to know the causes behind your feelings. Here are the few common stages of grief that have been identified by the doctors.
§ Denial: Whenever you learn about the loss initially, you might feel a state of denial where you feel numb or shocked or you can't believe that it has happened. This is one of the most temporary ways in which you can handle the rush of emotion. You adopt a defense mechanism.
§ Bargaining: During the stage, you stay on what you could do to prevent the loss. The most common thoughts are 'What if' and 'If only' and you might strike a deal with a higher power.
§ Anger: When reality sets in, you will face the extreme pain of your loss. This is the time when you feel helpless and frustrated. The feelings usually turn into anger and this can be directed towards other people or towards life in general. There are again people who get angry with the loved one who died or the one who left you alone.
§ Depression: As you begin to understand the loss and grief that you're going through, gradually, sadness sets in and this starts to have an ongoing impact on your life. There are few signs of depression like sleep disorders, crying or a decreased appetite. You may even start feeling lonely and regretful.
If you don't feel positive after the loss of a loved one, you may check out the popular grief quotes at e-counseling.com so that you could motivate yourself.


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A small plastic cup, wrapped in paper covered with attention-grabbing colors, topped with an aluminum-ish lid. And those are the first three things of trash for the day after waking up and eating a yoghurt.
When someone would ask "What's the single most important service a city government has to provide to its citizens?", waste management probably isn't one of the things that would pop up in most people's heads. Unless you're living in the slums of undeveloped cities, that is.
Depending on who you'd ask, people tend to enumerate about three to five methods through which we can lower our immense waste production habits. These reasons are better known as the R's and generally include: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse/Repurpose, Recycle, Rot, Residual management, Repair and Respect. Each one of these is important, but today we'll focus our attention on recycling.
On average, citizens of the EU produce a staggering 483 kg of municipal waste each year. That's more than 1.3 kg of waste every single day! Even though most countries offer recycling options, more than half of this waste still ends up being incinerated or dumped in landfills. This is a waste of valuable resources. Partly, it is caused by the fact that not all materials are recyclable. But the main cause is that many people tend to disregard recycling all-together or fail to follow simple guidelines. But let's go back to the start; what is recycling?
What is recycling?
Recycling basically means breaking down materials to their base form and convert them into new products. The Oxford living dictionary describes it as: "The action or process of converting waste into reusable material."
Take recyclable aluminum drinking cans for example. After you put them in the recycling bin, they're brought to the factory where they are shredded and melted down to be formed back into new cans. The can that you just threw into the recycling bin can already be filled with soda and back in your fridge in less than 2 months! Instead of using new raw materials to make the product packaging that you buy in stores, the industry has developed ways to use your "thrash" instead. How great is that?!
Recycling is certainly nothing new. It has been around as long as humankind. People initially tended to "recycle" their belongings to get more out of them. Reusing and repurposing would probably be a better term to describe it. One didn't throw out a pair of pants just because they had a small tear; people repaired them. This way, one would get more value out of the items bought with their hard earned money. (And so could you!)
All of this changed as our culture grew more and more towards the current single use, new is better, attitude. This resulted in the recycling business as we know it. All, just to deal with the incredible amounts of waste generated these days. We've evolved from recycling items ourselves, in order to get the most value out of them – to helping big industries recycle our massive waste stream to support our current consumer culture. And though it sounds so simple, we're failing to even do that correctly.
Where reusing and upcycling items was common sense in the past, recycling nowadays has become necessary to keep our heads above our waste.
Why should we recycle
So why is it important to recycle? The advantages of recycling your waste are myriad. Recycling, similar to food waste, can be considered as a so-called low hanging fruit. In particular within developed countries that is. With as little effort as separating your waste, you'll be making a substantial contribution to not only the health of your local community but also that of our planet in its entirety!
Let's take a look at some of the most pronounced benefits of recycling:
- Recycling saves valuable resources: the creations of new products is incredibly demanding on the raw materials available on our planet. By recycling, you'll help in preserving these preciouses (limited) resources.
- Recycling reduces energy consumption: Recycling old products into new costs substantially less energy than producing new from raw materials. Making new cans from recycled cans saves as much as 95% of energy costs compared to making new cans from scratch.
- Recycling helps mitigate climate change: by reducing the energy needed to create new products, the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere is also reduced heavily.
- Recycling helps protect natural habitat: the ways in which recycling helps protect our planet and its few remaining natural habitats are manifold. Using recycled materials for example helps reduce the need to mine for new raw materials during which natural habitats often get destroyed. But by mitigating climate change, we also help habitat preservation.
- Recycling helps decrease the size of our landfills: recycling results in less trash being sent to landfills, which in-turn reduces pollution in many ways, such as the emission and seepage of harmful substances into its surroundings.
As you can see, these reasons are heavily intertwined with one another; as is everything on Earth. This is, however, just a subset of the reasons to recycle and the importance of recycling is certainly not one to be underestimated.
What can be recycled
Recycling does not just happen. To be honest, it costs quite some effort. It can be tedious to find clear rules about what's allowed in recycling and what isn't. And these rules even differ per country and region. In many places, the government could certainly take up a more leading role in this manner. This should, however, not stop you from taking up responsibility for your own actions; your civic duty. Once you get the hang of it, recycling really isn't that much of an effort. It becomes second nature and in some countries, it'll even save you some money along the way!
Broadly speaking, the following things can be recycled in your household:
- Glass
- Metal/aluminum
- Plastic
- Paper
- Batteries
- Light bulbs
- Electrical household appliances
- Vehicles
- Textiles
- Used oil
- Hazardous household waste
- Tires
As each region takes care of its own waste management and recycling, you'll have to search around for the specifics of your community. Where one recycling company accepts non-rigid plastic packaging, another might not. And in some regions, a company collects recyclables at your home from special bins, whilst in other areas you're responsible for bringing it to a recycling station.
But knowing what can be recycled isn't enough. We'll also have to learn to recognize the recyclable materials we buy every day.
Take up a second language: the recycling language
There are many things we'd love for countries to be universally aligned on. Recycling symbols are one of them. Luckily, some symbols are quite simple to understand, and they're standard across Europe at least. But certainly not all of them are!
The website www.recyclenow.com provides a great overview of the most common recycling symbols around in many places across the EU. These symbols could however differ from where you live. Make sure to do a proper search on the symbols used on packaging materials bought at your local grocery store.
Knowing and understanding the recycling symbols will help you identify the materials admissible at your local recycling company.
The importance of following the guidelines
One last note with which we'd like to conclude; the importance of following the recycling guidelines provided by your local recycling company. We cannot overstate how crucial this is. One greasy pizza carton covered in oil can ruin a whole batch of paper; nullifying the recycling efforts of many people around you.
Your local recycling company doesn't publish its recycling guidelines without reason. They're there to help them recycle our waste as efficiently and successfully as possible. It'll probably be more harmful not to follow the guidelines than not to recycle your waste at all. So please take good care of them and follow them as best you can. Planet Earth will thank you!


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Do you wonder how to keep your kids (or yourself!) from downing candy bar after candy bar after Halloween? I have been hearing some great restraint ideas from other moms that I couldn't help but share.
The Great Pumpkin/The Sugar Witch
Let your kids pack a small sandwich bag of their favorite treats from the evening (pack one for yourself too!) Put the rest of the loot in a bowl by the front door/the fireplace/the kitchen table and tell your kids that The Great Pumpkin (or the Sugar Witch) is coming tonight to take all the extra candy to a local food bank to share with other kids. In exchange for their 'generosity,' The Great Pumpkin leaves a small toy for each child.
Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar
Create a countdown calendar similar to an Advent calendar. As you open the door for each day leading up to Thanksgiving to eat the candy that day, talk about what you are thankful for and what your kids are thankful for. This will help to spread out the sugar consumption over many more days.
When we were kids we would plan our route so we could stop back home and unload our loot, lighten our load and run even faster to each house. While we were gone, my mom would sort through the candy and use the kinds that we didn't like as much to give out to other trick-or-treaters. We all know that if it's around, we're going to eat it, even if it's not our favorite... so why not be the house that gives handfuls of candy to the kids and get rid of the pieces that you don't like as much. Ask your kids before they go what their two favorites are, keep those and give all the others away (like jawbreakers - I mean c'mon, who wants a
) Do you have any good ideas for decreasing the candy consumption for your little ones or do you overlook the extra sugar because Halloween is only once a year? What did your parents do when you were a kid?
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The 'wine cave' episode from the recent Democratic presidential debate conjures up memories of previous campaigns that reveal a candidate seemingly being out of touch with the average American.
Schwarzenegger Says Environmental Protection Is About More Than Trump
Discussing their organization World War Zero, Arnold Schwarzenegger and former Senator John Kerry expressed the importance of showing that environmental policy is a bipartisan issue.
GOP 'Running for Cover' Over Trump's Alleged Pressuring of Ukraine: Kerry
The former secretary of state called on the White House to release the transcript of the suspect phone call, calling it the only way to discover the truth.
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President Donald Trump acknowledged the United States was "risking military confrontation" with Iran.
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"This is the pull-out, walk-away presidency, and it is not enhancing the interest of the United States of America," John Kerry said.
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John Kerry Hits Back at Trump Criticizing Brett McGurk
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John McCain's Vietnamese Jailer Pays Tribute
"When I learned about his death early this morning, I feel very sad. I would like to send condolences to his family," said Colonel Tran Trong Duyet.
Ahead of Iran Deal Decision, Trump Slams Kerry
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Kerry Wants To See Trump's "Girth Certificate"
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"History really doesn't follow a straight line. It zigs and zags," Obama says in the film. But the arc is toward "a less violent, more empathetic" world.
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In newly released recordings, the former Secretary of State continues to chastise Israel for its lack of leadership in ending the decades-long conflict.
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To create games, utilities, drivers or applications you need to learn to program and computers has loads of programming languages to choice from, the question is which one to use? It really depends on a number of factors: skill of the programmer, the software to be developed, time to be spent on it, speed, stability, and type of software. For example, a device driver would not be written in Basic or Logo but more like C or even assembler for extra speed and stability required.
If you are a beginner, then you need to learn the basics of programming and there are many books, guides, tutorials and courses available. You need to learn commands, syntax, variables, arrays, memory, input and output, files, structured or object orientated programming as so on. A t lot of these concepts are shared between many languages, so learning them will allow you to almost develop in any language!
For a list of programming terminology, try these Terms.
Binary and Hexadecimal.
The web uses 1000s of standards and there is a lot to learn. Best place to start is to learn HTML first and work on from there. Java script is useful for client side scripting, but for advanced programmers you need to learn server side scripting for accessing databases and accessing other sites: ASP, ASP.NET, Java, Perl and PHP.
The following links are pages for languages that can be used on different platforms including Linux, PC (Windows), Apple Mac or mobile devices.
Products to aid programming and web development:
Books and Articles on Programming
The Atari ST was a direct competitor to the Commodore Amiga at the time, so here are some links to some programming pages.
To program the Linux there are a number of programming languages available which are also available for other platforms (see cross platform links above). The main language is GNU C/C++, there are well known languages for Apache such as Perl and PHP and other less well known ones as well if you want to try them.
There are a number of languages to program the Mac on a similar level to the PC as well as the Web based languages (see above):
There are at least four main Smart Phones on the market today. They are the iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone, they can be programmed
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Man on trial in 2013 shooting death of pregnant girlfriend
CLAYTON (AP) - A St. Louis County trial was underway for a man accused in the 2013 shooting deaths of his estranged girlfriend and her fetus.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported 42-year-old Terrance Duff of University City went on trial Tuesday on two counts of first-degree murder, as well as burglary and armed criminal action.
Authorities alleged 32-year-old Antoinetta Davis was 22 to 23 weeks pregnant with Duff's child when she was killed in her Jennings home.
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8/17/2017 - By Janice Weisz, AAP
In a previous FAQ for the new NACHA rule, I addressed common concerns about the upcoming Third-Party Sender Registration rule, which takes effect on September 29, 2017. A key component of this rule is being able to properly identify Third-Party Sender relationships before the registration period begins.
Many times, while performing audits, it is determined that the financial institution has customers acting as a Third-Party Sender and don't even know it. To help make sure that you are not one of those institutions, here is some information that describes what a Third-Party Sender is and some guidance on how to identify a Third-Party Sender, so you won't be caught off guard.
The NACHA Operating Rules defines a Third-Party Sender as a type of Third-Party Service Provider that acts as an intermediary in transmitting entries between an originator and an ODFI, including through Direct Access, and acts on behalf of an originator or another Third-Party Sender. A Third-Party Sender must have an origination agreement with the ODFI of the entry. A Third-Party Sender is never the originator for entries it transmits on behalf of another organization. However, a Third-Party Sender of entries may also be an originator of other entries in its own right.
A Third-Party Sender relationship exists when an ODFI has executed an origination agreement with a company (Third-Party Sender), which transmits entries through the ACH Network, on behalf of and for the benefit of, one or more additional companies (originator); and the ODFI has not executed origination agreements with the additional companies (originator). Make sure to determine who the ultimate beneficiary is for the transaction being debited/credited. If the ultimate beneficiary is a company that the ODFI has not executed an origination agreement with, then it is Third-Party Sender relationship.
There are three main chances to spot a Third-Party Sender: 1) during the initial approval process, 2) during the on-boarding and testing process, and 3) during the routine originating customer review process.
Look for Red Flags: If these key words are in the name of a company, it could potentially be a Third-Party Sender: CPA, Accounting Firm, Employer, Payroll Services, Management Company, and Professional Services.
If the financial institution is about to execute or has already executed an origination agreement with a company whose name contains any of these key words, be sure to ask additional questions and investigate further. Ensure you thoroughly understand what is being originated and verify whether or not that company is originating only for their own benefit or are they also originating for the benefit of others.
Key Factors to Understand:
There are many Third-Party Sender relationship scenarios. Here are two common Third-Party Sender scenarios that have been found during our audits.
Scenario 1 - Payroll Processor
The ODFI executes an origination agreement with an Accounting Firm or CPA Firm, which transmits credits through the ACH Network on behalf of multiple companies to process that company's payroll. The ODFI has not executed origination agreements with the individual companies that the Accounting Firm or CPA Firm transmits on behalf of.
In this scenario, your financial institution is the ODFI, the Accounting/CPA firm is a Third-Party Sender, and the different companies are the originators. This is because the Accounting/CPA firm is transmitting entries on behalf of and for the benefit of the different companies; and the ODFI has only executed an origination agreement with the Accounting/CPA firm and not the individual companies.
Scenario 2 - Property Management Company – Homeowners Association (HOA) Dues
The ODFI executes an origination agreement with a Property Management Company, which transmits debits through the ACH Network on behalf of multiple Homeowner Associations (HOA) to collect that HOA's association dues. The ODFI has not executed origination agreements with the individual HOA's that the Property Management Company transmits on behalf of.
In this scenario, your financial institution is the ODFI, the Property Management Company is a Third-Party Sender, and the different HOAs are the originators. This is because the Property Management Company is transmitting entries on behalf of and for the benefit of the different HOAs; and the ODFI has only executed an origination agreement with the Property Management Company and not the individual HOAs.
These are only two very simplified scenarios, which are commonly found during our audits. Additional scenarios and resources can be found on NACHA's website.
Trying to determine whether a customer is acting as a Third-Party Sender can be very confusing and challenging. It is important for financial institutions to understand these relationships and that appropriate agreements and risk controls are in place and rules are followed. So, if you have any questions or need assistance, email me or a member of our Financial Institutions Team so we can help you through the entire process.
About the Author | Janice Weisz, AAP
Janice is a consultant in the Financial Institutions Advisory Group at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund. Janice has been working with financial institutions since 2001 with an emphasis on operations, compliance, audit and internal controls. She currently provides ACH compliance, internal audit, NACHA compliance, and other consulting services to the firm's financial institution industry clients.
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Vladimir Putin gave a speech on Friday at an event honoring the 100th anniversary of Russia's "legendary Main Intelligence Directorate" — the same organization that has humiliated Moscow internationally over the past several months, as evidence accumulates that this spy agency is responsible for the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, England, and numerous hacking efforts targeting Western institutions.
Russian news organizations drew attention to the president's promise to restore the directorate's old name and initialism (GRU), but Putin's very attendance and words of support are likely even more significant. "As supreme commander-in-chief, I certainly know your [...] unique capabilities," Putin said, celebrating the GRU's "special operations" and "high-quality intelligence and analysis."


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Occlusal Disease
Occlusion is a term that is used to refer to the alignment of your teeth. Your teeth should fit easily within your mouth without any crowding or excess spacing. None of your teeth should be turned or twisted at odd angles. The teeth of your upper jaw should slightly overlap the teeth of your lower jaw so that the pointed ridges of your molars fit into the grooves of the opposite molar.
Deviations from ideal occlusion (dental alignment) are known as malocclusion. With a malocclusion, the teeth do not come together correctly when one bites.
If left untreated, occlusal problems can damage your teeth, the bones and gums around your teeth, and the jaw muscles you use for chewing. Any excessive or abnormally rapid tooth wear should not be dismissed as "natural aging or wear" of the teeth.
We can provide treatment to alleviate any pain and discomfort caused by malocclusion.
Signs and Symptoms of Malocclusion and Occlusal Disease
- Excessive wear of the tooth enamel
- Tooth cracking and breakage
- Receding gums
- Tooth sensitivity
- Loss of bone
- Muscle pain
- Symptoms of TMJ (jaw problems and discomfort)
We want to preserve the oral health of all our patients and treating occlusal disease can lead to optimal oral health and successful dental treatment.
Contact our dental office and make an appointment. We are here to help: (802) 878-5591
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The professionals at Essex Family Dental are among the most skilled dental care teams in Vermont. Dr. J. Allen Feeley, Dr. Nathan Makay, Dr. Michael Gibilisco, & Dr. Jessica (Hacker) Hutchins apply their expertise and consult with one another for the benefit of the people they treat.
Your ease at our practice is very important to us, whether that means a comfortable waiting room, painless treatment, or feeling informed about your care. Our doctors are happy to educate you about your treatment options and our staff is always gentle.
Essex Family Dental keeps the most convenient hours, offering appointments until 7pm Monday-Thursday, including morning and afternoon appointments on Friday and Saturday. We also schedule same-day treatment for patients with emergency needs.


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Retrotech — With a Future?
Posted by David Foster on 7th November 2019 (All posts by David Foster)
Before there were electronic digital computers, there were mechanical analog computers. Although now obsolete for practical computation, these devices might actually have an useful future ahead of them–in education.
Mechanical analog computation (analog means that calculation is done by measuring rather than by counting) goes back to the Greek (65 BC), which was used to predict the positions of heavenly bodies. The modern era of analog computing began with the work done by James Thompson and his brother William (Lord Kelvin) in the 1870s. First, James Thompson created a mechanical device that performs the calculus function of integration.
Lord Kelvin applied this device…along with other mechanisms for addition and trigonometric functions…to create a mechanical tide-prediction system. These tide predictors had a pretty good run: the invention was announced in 1876, and some of these systems were still in use in the early 1970s!
For those who haven't studied calculus, integration can be thought of as a kind of continuous addition. Imagine a hose with a fluctuating flow rate filling a pool: by integrating the rate of flow, you500vip彩票安卓下载官网 can calculate the volume of water added to the pool.
The basic concept of a mechanical integrator is shown below.
If the vertical shaft is turned at a constant rate, and the small wheel is moved in and out according to the changing value of some some variable Y, then the rotation of the horizontal shaft Z will represent the integral of Y with respect to time. If Y is the rate of flow of the a hose, Z will be the total volume added to the pool. If Y represents the acceleration of a vehicle, then the output shaft will give that vehicle's speed at any moment. Connect the output to the input of another integrator, and you500vip彩票安卓下载官网 will get the distance traveled.
Vannevar Bush, who would become Roosevelt's science adviser during WWII, combined the integrator and other computing mechanisms to create a highly general mechanical computer, called a differential analyzer. Completed in 1931, it was not restricted to a single application, but could be programmed–with a wrench and screwdriver to alter the connections–for a wide range of problems. Complex chains of calculation were possible, including the ability for a result at one stage to be fed back as input at an earlier stage–for example, the speed of a simulated vehicle affects its air resistance, which in turn influences its acceleration…which integrates back to its speed.
Other differential analyzers were built in the U.S., Norway, and Britain, and were used for applications including heat-flow analysis, electrical network stability analysis, soil-erosion studies, artillery firing table preparation, and studies of the loading and deflection of beams. It is rumored that a British analyzer was used in the planning for the bouncing-bomb attack on German hydroelectric dams during WWII. Differential analyzers appeared in several movies, including the 1951 film When Worlds Collide (). The ultimate in mechanical analog computation was the Rockefeller Differential Analyzer, a rather baroque (and very expensive) machine built in 1942. It was decommissioned in 1954, on the belief that the future of calculation would belong to the electronic computer, and especially the electronic digital computer. Following the decommissioning, the mathematician Warren Weaver wrote:
It seems rather a pity not to have around such a place as MIT a really impressive Analogue computer; for there is vividness and directness of meaning of the electrical and mechanical processes involved… which can hardly fail, I would think, to have a very considerable educational value. A Digital Electronic computer is bound to be a somewhat abstract affair, in which the actual computational processes are fairly deeply submerged.
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Magicjack proves the most dependable communication device nowadays. As per the profile of this VoIP based machine, you enjoy disturbance-free calling for hours with family and friends that too without paying hefty mobile phone bills. Keep in mind, it is a home based phone solution therefore you cannot carry out commercial activities using the same. You can ideally depend upon Magicjack Go. This USB-size machine comes with nice portability features therefore you never face any kind or problem to carry along. As per your requirement, you can carry anywhere in the pocket to use at the distant place.
Magicjack Customer Service confirms that Magicjack Go allows free-calling to any number within political boundaries of US and Canada. Additionally, you can dial any Magicjack number to any corner of the world. It is such a lucrative affair as you do only not share experience in detail with the dears but also save a big amount of money against paying for the monthly phone bills. According to the dominating experts, it is the must have device for every home so never think about dropping the idea for purchase or look for alternates. A single step taken in the wrong direction might land you in a highly confusing situation to compromise on various terms despite paying the big price.
On the other hand, timely subscription for Magicjack Phone Number will certainly exemplify the best of your decision-making senses while fetching great benefits at budget-friendly price. New purchasers essentially need to know that MJ does not start working at once as you get the delivery. As a matter of fact, you necessarily have to install the device before harvesting the benefits. You can follow below mentioned steps to complete the task over modem:
- Plug Ethernet cord into the dedicated port
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- Connect Magicjack to power outlet
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- Plug phone into "PHONE" port on Magicjack
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- Connect Magicjack to desktop/laptop
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In each edition of Unpacked, we'll bust a box or case of cards and show you what's inside. It may be a brand new product. It may be an old product . Either way, we'll rip open those packs and post the results!
Watch the most recent edition of Unpacked below!
What We Unpacked: 2018 Sportkings Volume 1 Hobby Case #2
Configuration: 2 autographs, 4 memorabilia cards, 2 base cards, 1 mini, and 1 bonus hit or insert per box; 12 boxes per case.
Hits Expected: At least 72, but up to 84.
Hits Pulled: 84
- 10 – autograph relics
- 19 – autographs
- 53 – memorabilia cards
- 1 – Grand Patch memorabilia card (1/1)
- 1 – Sportkings Signature Cut/Sketch card (1/1)
Base Cards Pulled: 24 (2 per box)
Inserts/Parallels Pulled: 12 minis
Watch the break!
View the gallery to see what we pulled in this box!
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Mr. Anger is a fan-made Mr. Man created by MrMenCentral. He lives in Mr. Dudeman's mind along with Little Miss Joy, Little Miss Sadness, Little Miss Disgust, and Mr. Fear. He is based on Anger from Inside Out.
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Name: Mr. Anger
Gender: Male
Color: Red
Shape: Square
Nicknames: none
Friends: Miss Joy, Miss Sadness, Miss Disgust, Mr. Fear
Crush: none.
Hair Color: none
Likes: being left alone.
Dislikes: gum commercial songs (and possibly the Tom and Jerry Kids theme), broccoli on pizza.
Catchphrase: unknown
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posted by Alicia Caramenico
on November 11, 2015
Health competition in provider markets is vital to delivering high-quality, affordable health care. That's why the Federal Trade Commission recently challenged a hospital merger that would create a "near monopoly" and lead to higher prices and lower-quality care for patients in four West Virginia and Ohio counties.
Studies show that when providers consolidate into larger hospitals with larger market shares, prices go up – which makes premiums and costs for patients even higher.
A merger between rivals Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center raised concerns about the potential harm posed to consumers as the combined entity would command more than 75 percent of the market share – an amount the FTC says would "eliminate important competition that has yielded tremendous benefits." The truth is consumers benefit when health care providers compete to offer cost-efficient, higher-quality care, and develop innovative approaches to care delivery.
The FTC's latest challenge of two West Virginia hospitals is another example of how antitrust enforcement works to prevent problematic behavior that undermines affordability, quality care, and innovation.


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Today on the blog I'm sharing the My Pretty Zombie Titty Bats collection. This new collection helps to celebrate My Pretty Zombie's 8th anniversary. I've got all the new things to show you.
PR sample.
For those of you who don't know, My Pretty Zombie is a cruelty-free indie beauty company with a horror movie flare. They're an awesome gothic beauty brand! See more Gothic Beauty Brands! Some items are vegan.
Don't miss out on the awesome 4th of July Sales!
My Pretty Zombie Titty Bats Collection
The collection is made up of 1 beauty powder, 1 blush, 1 highlight, 1 contour, 1 LE GWP (limited edition gift with purchase) eyeshadow, 3 eyeshadows, 1 slimline lipstick, 1 hand sanitizer, 1 lip balm and 1 nail polish.
The hand sanitizer is a jellybean 'flavor.'
The lip balm is called Going Nowhere and it's fruit loop flavor (yum!).
This is MPZ's Your Next nail polish. It's a blackened purple with green and blue sparks.
Row 1 left to right – Go Away, Bad News, Barbiturate, They Call Me Sheetar
Row 2 left to right – Life is Trash, Stab You Forever, 44, Uncle Anwar is in a Bit of a Pickle, Dr Pickles Miraculous Beauty Dust Purple Glow
The above shot shows a lot of the blue sparkles in the eyeshadows.
We're going to work from the top down with swatches. Across the very top in a left to right swatch, as well as the first angled swatch on the right is Dr Pickles Miraculous Beauty Dust Purple Glow. This is a setting powder.
The top left is They Call Me Sheetar, a metallic gold highlighter. Then we have Uncle Anwar is in a Bit of a Pickle, a medium warm brown contour.
Barbiturate is a minty green blush. 44 (the limited edition gift with purchase) is a burgundy wine with blue shimmer eyeshadow.
Bad News is a cool cherry red with blue shimmer eyeshadow. Stab You Forever is a blackened purple with blue green shimmer eyeshadow.
Go Away is a shimmery black eyeshadow. Life is Trash is a blackened purple with blue shimmer lipstick and it has rootbeer flavor.
I'm really into Bad News, 44, Stab You Forever and Life is Trash.
Some of my other favorites from MPZ are Gangrenous, Hoof & Mouth, Mad Cow, Katrink, Fresh Scab, and Unicorn Pee.
The lip balm and hand sanitizer are great for people who don't like makeup but love to support indie brands like this.
Use code 8YEARS for 33% off from July 1 through July 8 at My Pretty Zombie.
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For more than thirty years, the Canada based expedition cruise line Adventure Canada has been taking people to some of the most inspiring and unique destinations on the planet, including the Arctic, Eastern Canada, Greenland and Europe's outer edges. By travelling with local experts, learned scholars, scientists, artists, authors, and expedition specialists, they aim to open their guest minds and hearts to become ambassadors for the places, the cultures the animals and the environment they appreciate along the way—and the planet itself.
Resco's flexible modules provide solutions for cruise, tour, hotel and air packaging as well as personalized booking options, large and small group sales management, GDS integration and much more. Resco's new user interfaces and shopping cart features are very intuitive, easy to use and include fully customizable user views.
Rescompany is capitalizing on having a combined central reservation, CRM and on board system (PMS/POS) in one package. The Resco CRM, Loyalty and Business Intelligence systems are available and integrated to the ship systems and helps to broaden customer touch points. The systems provide for seamless collection of feedback to allow for high customer engagement and satisfaction. The Resco suite is designed to be a true cruise line product and is the only solution in the world to provide a complete 360-degree view of the cruise customer – shore to ship and back.
For more information about Resco's extensive product offering please visit www.rescompany.com or contact directly by email at email@example.com or call +44-143520701 or +61-295267711.
Rescompany has local offices in Sydney, Vancouver, London, Hamburg, Fort Lauderdale, Kuala Lumpur and Gdansk as well as a dedicated service provider in China – Zhuhai VONE Technology Co. Ltd.


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The challenge this fortnight was to make anything but not a card and that it was to be a christmas gift. I have a confession to make - I completely forgot about it till this morning so within the time frame, I came up with this. Just some useful "topper" sentiments for a fellow crafter!
I stamped each image from the Oval All stamp set 6 times, punched out with large oval punch and matted with dimensionals onto co-ordinating punched scalloped oval cardstock.
The box and lid were made from 1 sheet of 12" x 12" Old Olive cardstock. An aperture was cut and I used Crystal Effects to adhere a piece of Thick Window Sheet to the inside of the lid. The lid was stamped with the snowflake from Sparkly & Bright in Whisper White Craft ink.
The 1 1/4" Old Olive grosgrain was used to tie a bow ready to use as a gift for that special someone. Of course you could add smellies, pots of lip balm, or chocolates in the compartments - I just didn't have any in hand when creating this project or I would have included it!


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It may have kept a low profile until now but the spotlight has been turned on Spanish wind project developer Alabe following its successful bid for a 608 MW wind tender for Valencia. Alabe's EUR 585 million project plan is to be headed by Guadalaviar, a joint venture between Alabe, the energy wing of giant Spanish industrial group Acciona, and Spanish developer Enerfin, a subsidiary of Bilbao-based Elecnor. It is not only the plan's scale that has pricked up ears but the fact that it earmarks 2 MW wind turbines from Germany's Enercon. Alabe has also announced further plans to put up another 570 MW outside Valencia, mainly in the regions of Castile-La Mancha and Galicia.
While Alabe's leap onto centre stage is quite recent, the company is actually one of Spain's largest and oldest wind developers and operators. Founded in 1994 with a view to developing cogeneration and other small energy projects, Alabe immediately recognised the on-coming boom in Spanish wind power and bought a 23.4% share in Andalucia's 30 MW "KW Tarifa" plant using Kenetech turbines -- often described as Spain's first commercial wind development. Alabe is also behind one of Europe's largest wind projects, the 240 MW Xistral plant in the Lugo province of Galicia, where 120 MW of turbines from NEG Micon are already operating.
The Galicia project has shaped much of Alabe's corporate character. Shortly after taking a stake in KW Tarifa, Alabe was absorbed by Acciona and put in charge of the group's Xistral project, previously controlled by Ineuropa and now operating under the name Acciona Eólica de Galicia (AEGA). From here, Alabe has grown and developed at a par with Galician wind development. The company's Diego Contreras says this has often kept Alabe too busy to keep up with developments in other wind boom regions. Elsewhere it has only two solid projects -- one for each of the regions of Aragón and Castile and León -- though it is busy searching out new opportunities.
Weighty backing from Acciona is Alabe's main strength. The group is present in more than 30 countries and at the end of 2000 collective revenue stood at EUR 2.87 billion. The group's scope is broad, involving construction, airport handling services, telecommunications and energy. Its international reach has enabled Alabe to clinch deals with US companies Louisville Gas & Electric and more recently Orion Energy LLC. The Orion deal is aimed at developing wind projects in Morocco and in Latin America, especially for Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru and Argentina.
While Contreras sees Alabe's eight years' experience as decisive in winning the Valencian concession, he also recognises Acciona's backing as invaluable. And although competitors who missed out on the Valencia tender complain that both Alabe and Enerfin fail to meet the criteria for "regional companies," Contreras points out that holding company Elecnor employs around 4600 Valencians. The Guadalaviar joint venture has pumped EUR 2.4 million into negotiating in Valencia and he estimates the 608 MW will generate work for around a thousand people.
Contreras stresses that Alabe has no links with manufacturers -- and the selection of Enercon allows him to make that claim, smoothing over the fact that Ineuropa owns 25% of NEG Micon's Galician assembly plant, and that NEG Micon owns 5% of AEGA. NEG Micon is also penned in as supplier for Alabe's wind plan for Castile-La Mancha, where it now has rights to research development of up to 670 MW. Furthermore, Alabe also holds a 20% share of a 170 MW plan for the region put forward by local developer Luria.
Contreras admits it is difficult to say how much of Alabe's plan for Castile-La Mancha will go into construction, as the regional government is working on clearing a development bottleneck. Meanwhile, he claims five Alabe projects -- one 36 MW plant for Toledo and four plant of 181 MW for Albacete -- to be among the frontrunners.
With Acciona's powerful backing, Contreras believes the only obstacles to Alabe's future projects will be external. In Valencia he hopes the recent creation of a regional energy agency will smooth the way to building by 2003. Back in Galicia he is also confident that a grid improvement agreement between local distributor Viesgo and at least five wind developers will lead to the completion of Xistral. Thus, while the name Alabe may momentarily regain its anonymity, it is set to spring back into the headlines between 2003-2004, when Contreras expects the bulk of its projects to go up.


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Pipe Guy is a street musician from Adelaide, South Australia and all he needs to create house/trance/techno music are some flip flops and a set of PVC pipes.
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Nicki Minaj Sings About Her Arse.
Here's the official video for the new Nicki Minaj single Anaconda, which is a song about her arse. Not about poverty, inequality, racism, war or love, just solely a song about her arse and how amazing her large arse is. Her lyrics sound like a typical substance induced Facebook rant by someone whose school years were spent sniffing glue:
Yeah, this one is for my bitches with a fat ass in the fucking club
I said, where my fat ass big bitches in the club?
Fuck the skinny bitches, fuck the skinny bitches in the club
I wanna see all the big fat ass bitches in the motherfucking club
Fuck you if you skinny bitches WHAT?
These are the end of times my friend.
Ariana Grande's New Music Video Has Rocket Boobs!
I have no idea who Ariana Grande is, but apparently she's some pop pixie and her full time job is to warble and dress all sexy like. If you don't know who she is you'll certainly remember her name after watching her latest music video for her single Break Free.
Like a weary Barbarella parody this video manages to contain something special, something no other video to date has included, something which could be referred to as a 'game changer', because this music video has…ROOOOOOOOCKET BEEEEWWWWWBBBBSSSS!
Here's A Musicless Version of Y.M.C.A.
Here's Mario Wienerroither's latest musicless video, this time it's the Village People's classic 1978 hit song Y.M.C.A.
Maybe I'm in the miniority when I say this seems to be a vast improvement on the original.
Paolo Nutini's Iron Sky Video Is Amazing
For those of you unfamiliar with the work of Scottish singer Paolo Nutini here's his latest music video for his single Iron Sky. It's an amazing piece of film loaded with a powerful political and social message, there's even a mid-section which plays part of Charlie Chaplin's infamous speech from his movie The Great Dictator.
Iron Sky was directed by Daniel Wolfe, whose other work you can check out over on his Vimeo page
Weird Al Yankovic Is Tacky.
Here's the official video for Weird Al Yankovic's new song Tacky which is an unashamed cover of Pharrell William's massive hit Happy.
Just like all the songs Weird Al has recorded before he highlights the absurdity of pop culture and human behaviour. Lyrics below.
[Verse 1:]
It might seem crazy, wearing stripes and plaid
I instagram every meal I've had
All my used liquor bottles are on display
We can go to see a show but I'll make you pay
(because I'm tacky)
Wear my belt with suspenders and sandals with my socks
(because I'm tacky)
Got some new glitter Uggs and lovely pink sequined crocs
(because I'm tacky)
Never let you forget some favor I did for you
(because I'm tacky)
If you're okay with that, then, you might just be tacky, too
[Verse 2:]
I meet some chick, ask her this and that
Like 'Are you pregnant girl, or just really fat?' (what?)
Well, now I'm dropping names almost constantly
That's what Kanye West keeps telling me, here's why
(because I'm tacky)
Wear my Ed Hardy shirt with fluorescent orange pants
(because I'm tacky)
Got my new resume it's printed in Comic Sans
(because I'm tacky)
Think it's fun threatening waiters with a bad Yelp review
(because I'm tacky)
If you think that's just fine, then, you're probably tacky, too
Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, I never know why
Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, I said
Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, it's pointless to try
Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, I said
(because I'm tacky)
43 Bumper Stickers and a YOLO license plate
(because I'm tacky)
Bring along my coupon book whenever I'm on a date
(because I'm tacky)
Practice my twerking moves in line at the DMV
(because I'm tacky)
Took the whole bowl of restaurant mints. Hey, it said they're free
(because I'm tacky)
I get drunk at the bank
And take off my shirt, at least
(because I'm tacky)
I would live-tweet a funeral, take selfies with the deceased
(because I'm tacky)
If I'm bitten by a zombie, I'm probably not telling you
(because I'm tacky)
If you don't think that's bad, guess what, then you're tacky, too
New MIA Music Vid Features 3-D Printed Guns & Drones.
Just like every other music video M.I.A produces her new one Double Bubble Trouble is sure to court even more controversy.
It features an array of threatening characters showing off their sword collections and smoking skills, while garnished with neon gang tattoos, armed with guns manufactured from a 3-D printer.
This futuristic version of thugs and gang life takes place on a bleak housing estate peppered with female dancers and neon coloured drones. Unlike her previous videos this one was self-directed and for the sharp eyed out there it features a blink and you'll miss him cameo from M.I.A dancer and star of the Born Free video Whyte Boi.


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