text:
In 1997, PBS broadcast the tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. I was transfixed. Mesmerized. The joyful virtuosity of winner Jon Nakamatsu's hands racing up and down the keys of the Steinway piano enthralled me. The cheeky humor of James Conlon conducting the Forth Worth Symphony Orchestra and commenting, "Let's assume the conductor is the worst part of this equation" was enlightening — especially when the orchestra got out of sync! In many ways, 1997 changed my life. That was the year I turned seventeen, parentification started, my growing up process stopped, the year I chose the names of my future children, selected my future wedding ring — and fell in love with Steinway pianos.
I read everything I could find about Steinways. My favorite book, My Life With The Great Pianists, was written by Franz Mohr, Chief Concert Technician for Steinway & Sons. Born in 1927, Herr Mohr was a violinist until a wrist injury made that dream impossible. He lost both of his brothers in World War II and somehow, through the seemingly tangled skein of the underside of God's beautiful embroidery, Herr Mohr found himself in the magical and mythical basement of Steinway and Sons piano factory that the New York Times called "The little room where Rachmaninoff practiced."
In addition to the tuning of the pianos, it was Herr Mohr's job to give the Steinway concert grands the "color" desired by the particular virtuoso who would be playing that piano, whether it be Horowitz, Rubinstein, Gould, Serkin — I could go on name dropping, but I'm already resembling Dr. Frasier Crane way too much.
"What does all that about Steinways have to do with False Guilt, Lenora?" you ask, rolling your eyes so loudly I can hear it from here!
"Hang on! Don't rush me! I'm getting there!" I holler back with a wink.
One aspect of the "color" of a piano is the softness or hardness of the felt-covered hammers that strike the strings. If the pianist wants a harder, more brilliant tone, Herr Mohr would apply hammer juice to the felt, hardening it and changing the color of the piano.
If the pianist desired a softer, more mellifluous tone, Herr Mohr pricked tiny holes in the hammer felt, softening it.
Isn't that EXACTLY what narcissists do to our consciences!?!
It rarely has anything to do with morals or ethics. The narcissists' conditioning of our conscience has everything to do with other considerations than right or wrong. The projection of their own vices onto us. Their paranoias, phobias and pet peeves. Their own particular likes and dislikes. And their constant angst at themselves which they take out as criticism, sniping and irritability towards us.
I'll give you a silly example. My father couldn't stand how I walked. For years, he censured me for my hard walk. "Look at your mother," he'd always say, "mimic her gracefulness." I learned to glide through the house like a whisper, making no noise. I wanted to be invisible, like a mouse behind the baseboard or an unseen spider in a corner. Fast forward almost twenty years. Suddenly, I met a bunch of people who all walked like a herd of elephants, booming across their hardwood floors. No one noticed. No one cared. No one criticized each other. It was wonderful!
Apparently, having a "hard walk" wasn't wrong at all. It was merely an opinion, a pet peeve. By criticizing my walk, he'd pricked a bunch of holes in the felt of my conscience, softening it, creating False Guilt. See how that works?
But what about the other way round? How do narcissists harden our conscience? Sometimes their narcissistic agenda forces us to do something we know is morally wrong. Here's an example.
When I was fourteen, my school required all eighth graders to do a science experiment. In our written report, we had to include a variety of research sources — books, magazines, periodicals. When the time came to write my report, I realized that my "periodical" source wasn't. If anything it was more of a booklet or pamphlet. To use it as my "periodical" would have been cheating.
I'd heard of a moment like this. "Two roads diverged in a wood" and all that. I had a moral decision to make, perhaps my first "adult," independent decision. A character-defining decision. Would I kinda', sorta' cheat and use the periodical that wasn't a periodical or would I skip that resource entirely and take a lower grade.
I chose the high road.
I went to my father and told him I would take a lower grade rather than cheat by using a periodical that wasn't a periodical. Barely raising his eyes from his book, he said, "It's a periodical. I know about these things and it's a periodical." Still, I refused. Perhaps I came off as high-handed, but really I was trying to be strong and ethical. If I thought he'd be proud of me for taking a strong moral stand, I couldn't have been more wrong.
Flying into a rage, he rose from his chair and came at me. Frightened, I flattened myself against the living room wall, still pressing my point. That's when he balled up his fist and hit me on the jaw. Not hard. But that doesn't matter. From the age of five I'd been expecting his rage to become physical and now it had. He punched me in the face, later gaslighting me that it was merely to shut me up and it wasn't really a punch and not to tell my mother.
Needless to say, I was scared into doing what I considered to be wrong. That's an example of "hammer juice" being applied to toughen the felt of our conscience to real guilt because it's convenient for the narcissist. Perhaps they make us lie for them. Perhaps they made you pretend to be sick or poverty-stricken to get free food and stuff. Perhaps they made you cheat for them. What did your narcissist make you do that you knew was morally wrong?
Here's another example. In the late 1990s, I worked for Dayton's and received their employee credit. The rules were strict. You could only use your employee card to receive a credit for stuff you purchased for yourself. They specifically forbade buying the stuff your relatives wanted and then having them pay you back!
But my mother took it foregranted that I would do just that. And when I objected, the hammer juice was flowing hot and strong that day. She was very offended that I chose to do the ethical thing, which cost her a little bit more money. In time, she came around, grudgingly, to respect my position on the moral high ground. But first, she ladled out the hammer juice, trying to harden the felt of my conscience, to save herself a few dollars.
Now it's your turn. How has the felt of your conscience been pricked to create False Guilt or hardened to overlook actual wrong-doing? Please share in the comments section below!
Thanks for reading!


text:
|Sign-up, its free!
|Close [x]
What performing ARTS do you like? Plays, symphony, ballet, opera. Do you go to the art museums?
I've only been to the art museums and hope in my lifetime to watch a musical and ballet.
I love plays,ballet- we go frequently. I do love art museums, I wish I could go the more often.
I love them all and I do go to all. Its such beauty and well inspiration. Art can either sing to u or not but it always gives the viewer a moment of pause. Truely great art can take your breath away and even calm your soul.
I love the arts. Its amazing to see what beauty can be created by people
I would have to say all. Even tho I have never been to an opera I think I would enjoy the whole process of it. I love Plays and symphonies. And going to museums or art exhibits appeals to my need for change.
I Love all of it, Linda! That was the great thing about growing up in San Francisco and the 8 years I lived in southern California. Such a wide wealth of opportunity to enjoy the arts! It's such a pleasure to have friends here that enjoy making music.
I love going to plays. I have a couple friends and we go to a lot of community theater plays. I wouldn't mind going to a balleet sometime, but don't think opera would really be my thing. I go to art galleries or museums when I have the chance, but that's pretty rare for me.
I love the symphony, ballet, modern, jazz and belly dance performances, I love the opera, I love art museums, planetariums, zoos, aquariums, plays, spoken word events. I enjoy a wide variety of performing arts and the arts
I'm into the museums and exhibitions. Have sat through plays, musicals but never a ballet or an opera. Although I have seen Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Aida on PBS.
Plays art museums, exhibits, Jazz concerts, Poetry readings.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A local farmer grows carrots and peas. He can sell a box of carrots for $5 and a box of peas for $17. If the farmer sells 18 boxes of produce for $210, ho many boxes of peas did he sell?
Go to question WP1
Go to question WP3
Return to the TSI – Overview Page, click here.


text: The weight of duties and regulations attached to directors at all levels has increased considerably in recent years, with emphasis being placed on individual responsibility. The changes show no sign of abating. Those involved in owning and running smaller entities (whether companies or LLPs) face many of the same issues as directors of listed companies. However, they also face the additional concern of properly protecting their personal position and investment within the entity once the honeymoon period is over. Why we are different The advice of our specialist group ensures that directors, shareholders, partners and owner managers work well together without fear for the future. We can assist with day-to-day operational activities, such as drafting agreements and advising on powers, duties and liabilities. We can also act where problems arise between the stakeholders in the entity (such as partnership, shareholder or member disputes) or where action is taken from outside (such as governmental action). Services Breach of duty Director disqualification Directors' duties and liabilities Insolvency Partnership and LLP agreements Partnership duties and liabilities Purchase of shareholder interests Removal of directors and partners Shareholder agreements Wide ranging dispute resolution Experience Contentious Settlement of a director-shareholder deadlock through the issuing of a winding up petition to agree a departing directors' terms. Settlement of an action brought by shareholders for the recovery of the full value of their loan notes. A successful settlement for a redundant director who had been told to deliver up his share certificates. Removal of a director of a company despite being unable to call a quorate meeting. Negotiation of a directors disqualification to lessen punitive undertakings. Defence of a plc finance director's termination due to allegations of dishonesty. All allegations were formally and publicly withdrawn. Negotiation of a settlement with the FSA through their mediation process for a managing director under investigation. Settlement of various partnership disputes both by way of technical dissolution and by agreement. Advising members of an LLP on their rights and obligations following a dispute about LLP property. Non-Contentious Set up of various commercial JV/shareholder arrangements, notably in the property, technology and retail sectors. Advising the board of directors of a UK plc in relation to their duties under common law, statute and regulation (including the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers) in the context of a potential takeover. Advising potential shareholders in relation to the set up of joint venture arrangements across a wide variety of industry sectors. Advising the board of directors of client companies (at all stages from capital investment through to second round and beyond) in relation to inward venture capital funding. Advising the management team of client companies in relation to proposed private equity investments, negotiating management's position with both the seller and the institutional investor. Advising seller shareholders in relation to exit arrangements, selling to existing shareholders and/or third party investors. Advising shareholders and directors in relation to general corporate matters on all aspects of corporate finance and M&A activity, including in relation to private equity, venture capital and leveraged buyouts.


text:
This is an outline of the Moodle course design that we have been working on at Perins. In this case this is with Lauren Austen (www.twitter.com/austentatiously) in the English department.
The Moodle course is trying to promote a more inquiry based approach to learning and to encourage staff to develop resources that encourage personalisation.
As part of that we have introduced new icons roughly based on Blooms Taxonomy.
We have used the OneTopic format and have reduced 12 or so lessons into 4 main question areas. We have also tried to tie in opportunities to use Mahara and for students to check progress using Moodle Task Checker.
Via gideonwilliams


text:
Chateau Tanunda Matthews Road Barossa Shiraz 2017
2017, Australia, South Australia, 75clLearn more
Filling out the form below will allow you to enquire about this particular product.
Thank you for enquiring about Fraser Gallop Estate Cabernet Merlot 2017. We have received your enquiry and our team will be in touch shortly.
While you wait to hear from us, why not check out these related products that we think you might like:
Set in 165 acres of pristine Wilyabrup countryside, all vines on the Fraser Gallop Estate are farmed dryland (unirrigated), cane pruned and the fruit is all picked by hand.
Bright crimson and ruby red hues with good density of colour. This wine has a bright aroma of dusty blackcurrants, plums and some violet floral notes. Its medium bodied palate has concentrated black brambly berry fruits with bright acidity and soft chalky tannins.


text:
From Goofy to Grand: 5 Easy Lamp Makeovers
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I'm beholding some very goofy lamps out there all ripe for makeovers. Thank goodness for spray paint!
Tiff's makeover, pictured above, cost less than six dollars to complete. Before it looked heavy and rather masculine. After...not so much.
We get a two-fer with Brook's makeover. She, too, chose to paint this brass lamp white. The shade, which she had on hand, was a little to 'blah' for her, so she added rosettes to it. I particularly like the combination of textures.
The quintessential 'ginger pot' lamp. They were everywhere back in the '80's, and they all looked pretty much the same. Kiki transformed her pink ginger pot into a one-of-a-kind creation with some yellow spray paint and paint markers from Michael's. Darling.
Shannon found this brassy lamp for a schmeazily $2.50 at Goodwill. A shot of spray paint and now it looks marvelous. I particularly like how it picks up the blue in the pillows.
Our final makeover might be a bit controversial. Natalie bought two of these very vintage-y lamps for $3.99 each. She decided to shoot them with flat black. Fifteen minutes later, this is what the lamps look like now:
Vintage or not, that flat, black finish looks excellent.


text:
Ref: 109192
Bucks Pest Control1 Milton Grove, Bletchley,
Milton Keynes
We offer a fully comprehensive range of discrete and efficient pest control services for both the domestic and commercial sectors. With a wealth of knowledge in current pest control methods, we operate systems of prevention and eradication tailored to your specific requirements. We can arrange a FREE inspection to survey any property/premises this will enable us to gauge the extent of any problems and plan a realistic and cost effective program for the removal of any pest or vermin. We will then provide a solution with a FREE quotation and zero obligation prior to any service commencing. We offer our services primarily to the Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire area but will also provide our support outside this area to any sector requiring our pest control or specialist cleaning solutions. At Bucks Pest Control we can tend to any pest or vermin including: Bed Bugs, Fleas, Ants, Cockroaches, Wasps, Mice, Rats, Moles, Squirrels, Birds, Rabbits, Deer and much more. Bucks Pest Control are a registered member of the National Pest Technicians Association.
Listed in: Pest Controllers in Buckinghamshire : Pest Controllers in Milton Keynes
Bucks Pest Control Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire Pest Control
Sponsored by: Warwickshire Pest Control : Glis Glis Control Specialists


text:
Careers in Social Impact: Our Job Board
Start your career in social impact by searching our job board.
Job type
Area of impact
- Corporate Social Responsibility Apply Corporate Social Responsibility filter
- Impact Investing Apply Impact Investing filter
- Social Sector Apply Social Sector filter
- Design Apply Design filter
- Environment Apply Environment filter
- Social Entrepreneurship Apply Social Entrepreneurship filter
- Equality Apply Equality filter
- Health Apply Health filter
Displaying 1 - 13
Centre for Public Impact: Summer Associate
Centre for Public Impact
POSITION SUMMARY The Centre for Public Impact (CPI) is a global non-profit foundation, launched by The Boston Consulting Group, that helps governments and their partners turn ideas into impact. The CPI team in North America works to advance... Read full description
Intern, Global Health
Health Finance Institute
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disability, globally — yet there continues to be an underinvestment in action and financing. The Health Finance Institute (HFI) is a global-health start-up working to change this.... Read full description
Employment Specialist, Santa Monica
About Chrysalis: Chrysalis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for individuals experiencing homelessness or financial barriers by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment.... Read full description
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Associate
Boston Trust Walden
Company Overview Boston Trust Walden Company is an independent, employee-owned firm providing investment management services to institutional investors and private wealth clients. The firm manages $10 billion in client assets. Our team of... Read full description
Marketing & PR for Social Good Internship (Flexible)
MovingWorlds partners with people, social impact organizations, and corporations to help them scale their impact. MovingWorlds is an award-winning social enterprise that was recently recognized as one of the 'Top 100 Companies to Work For' by... Read full description
2020-2021 Challenge Detroit Fellow
Challenge Detroit
APPLY BY MARCH 17 at www.challengedetroit.org/application Challenge Detroit is a multidisciplinary, nonprofit Fellowship program that cultivates diverse, innovative, emerging and existing, community-minded leaders from the City of Detroit and across... Read full description
Internship, Knowledge Sharing
Opportunity Finance Network
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is a leading national network of CDFIs (community development financial institutions) headquartered in Washington D.C. In pursuit of our mission to align capital with social, economic, and political justice, OFN... Read full description
Financial Data Analysis Intern, Research Team (Graduate Student)
Opportunity Finance Network
Location: Washington, DC Company Summary Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is a leading national network of CDFIs (community development financial institutions) with offices in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. CDFIs are private financial... Read full description
Associate, Development, Foundations
Associate, Foundations, Development Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks... Read full description
Administrative Assistant - Finance and Human Resources
Administrative Assistant to Finance and Human Resources Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our... Read full description
Summer 2020 Internships
Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world's... Read full description
Analyst, Impact Investing Research and Consulting
Pacific Community Ventures
We are seeking an Analyst to join Pacific Community Ventures' Impact Investing Research and Consulting team. Over the past decade, our research projects and client engagements have helped define and build the field of impact investing. Our clients... Read full description
Program Assistant
Arabella Advisors
You are mission driven and action oriented. You love to get involved, and work as part of a team to accomplish something great. Any job is your job if it helps the team succeed, and you thrive on variety. Today, you're looking for a role where you... Read full description


text:
The Politicization of MusicOctober 15, 2015 – Article
Long before rockers like Aerosmith and Neil Young demanded Donald Trump stop using their music, another GOP politician ran into a disgruntled artist. Republican Barry Goldwater's presidential team adapted a song from the now-classic musical in 1964 to play before his campaign appearances.
Instead of "Hello Dolly" the song went, "Hello Barry," according to William Hochberg, a lawyer in the Los Angeles firm Greenberg Glusker. Only that didn't sit well with one of the musical's producers, a Democrat named David Merrick. The producer asked the Goldwater campaign to pull the song, and they did.
To view full article, click here


text:
Tag Archives for " International Folk Fair "
SPIFFS 2018 – Saint Petersburg 44th Annual International Folk Fair happened on October 28 – 29 in Vinoy Park. The fair is devoted to celebrating a diversity of all the different nationalities that live together in the Tampa Bay area. Once again German American Friendship Society of Pinellas County participated with its own booth. Offering a few […]Continue reading


text:
By Curtis Suthard – 7/4/2017
Once Upon a Time in Venice
So, finally, we come to a flick that HAS to be good, right? I mean, it's gotta be. Check out that movie poster up there. It looks like John McClane is back with his trusty, furry partner, Buddy McClane in Die Hard 6: Yippee Ki-Yay, Mother-Woofer! McClane and Buddy head out to the west coast for some fun in the sun! But, unfortunately, Hans Gruber's douchey nephew, Blake Gruber is out for revenge! John and Buddy must race against time to stop a series of bombs that Blake Gruber has planted in random dog parks throughout Los Angeles. Can McClane and Buddy save the day? Or is today the day that they Die Hard?!? Cue the explosions and fade to black, right? Nope! Instead we get a sub-par Bruce Willis action-(and I use that word loosely) comedy with a decent cast, but no real direction or payoff. Is it a movie about a private investigator working on a bunch of seemingly random cases that end up all tying together or a movie about a private investigator going through a series of goofy events to get his dog back from some gangbangers and drug lords? Both, sort of. It felt all disjointed and out of whack. Not hard to follow, really, just a bunch of little moments where I was wondering, sometimes out loud, "What the heck does this sub-plot have to do with anything overall?" Ugh!
Now, as bad as the plot is, the movie could almost be saved by a great cast, right? Almost. Bruce Willis, who needs no introduction, stars as Steve, an aging, possibly past his prime, private investigator living in Venice Beach and sort of just stumbling through both life and his career. Next up we got Tom Middleditch (currently starring in both Silicon Valley & annoying cellphone commercials) as John, Steve's P.I. partner, who does the lion's share of the investigating part of that job, while Steve does next to nothing and skateboards naked through the city. Middleditch's John is a well-adjusted, uber-confident, suave and calm young man, who uses his supreme intellect and strong social abilities to be a smooth operator. Just kidding. Middleditch is a socially-awkward, mumbling, nervous dude who does indeed do all the legwork for Steve on almost all of the cases that comes their way. Then you've got the always great John Goodman, who is Dave, Steve's surf shop owning pal, who is going through a bit of a breakdown due to the impending divorce from his wife. Goodman definitely adds a bit of fun and levity to nearly every other scenes that he is in. As always, Goodman is one of the few positives in this whole shebang. Next up, is Jason Momoa (the upcoming Aquaman in Justice League &…uh…Aquaman), who is a drug dealer/gang leader with a good side, named Spyder. Momoa is a presence in his scenes but doesn't do much throughout the movie except maybe trying to do a crappy Cholo accent off and on. Adam Goldberg is a sleazy real estate mogul who pops up here and there and is sort of integral to some parts of the story. I guess? You also have Famke Janssen, who is Steve's sister and single-mother to Steve's teenage niece. Famke is hardly in the movie, I'm not sure why getting someone sort of well-known is worth it for such a throw away part. So that's it for the main cast! Oh, wait! David Arquette! How did I almost forget David Arquette? I'll tell you how: Because he runs by, high-fiving Steve (Willis) and shouts something out, never to be seen again. It's that kind of "Wait! What does this have to do with the rest of the movie?"-kind of nonsense that makes this movie crap.
So, I've rambled about the cast and how misleading that cover image is for this movie, all the while hinting at just how bad the plot is. So, how bad is the plot? Horrible! Let me try to summarize it a bit: John (Middleditch) Steve's partner, starts everything off by finding a young, attractive woman, whose brothers have hired Steve to find her. John finds her at a Sexaholics Anonymous group and convinces her to head over to Steve's place to lay ow until the morning, when she will be reunited with her family the next day. Steve (Willis) then sleeps with this young, attractive woman. As she and Steve slumber, her brothers break in to Steve's apartment, for some reason, and confront them. Steve flees, nude and only with his trusty skateboard and gun, with the two jacked-up, angry brothers in hot pursuit. Steve skateboards naked down late night Venice Beach streets and alleyways, through a club and even gets stopped by a friendly cop, who just lets him go, failing to notice that Steve is concealing his handgun in between his butt cheeks. Ah, comedy at its finest! Anyway, Steve needs to hide, so he tries to convince a buddy of his to let him into the backdoor of his pizza joint, before the brothers find him. Steve's pal only relents once Steve has agreed to get his pal's stolen classic car back from the gang dudes who stole it. Cut to: Steve and his pizza delivering pal sitting outside a rowdy house full of clichéd gangbangers. Steve sneaks in, posing as a pizza delivery guy and steals back his friend's car from Spyder (Momoa), the gang leader, and damaging the car quite a bit in the process. Steve's buddy gets his car back, but is distraught by the shape it is now in. Cut to: Steve visiting his pal Dave's surf shop, where the two discuss life for a few moments and then decide to catch some early morning waves. Then, Steve heads over to his sister and niece's house to….AHHHHHH!
It goes on this way forever. Eventually, Steve gets his dog, Buddy, whom he loves more than seemingly anything else, from his niece. Steve gets hired to find a spray-painting vandal, who is defacing the real estate mogul's building that is up for sale, with depictions of said real estate guy and various characters in sexual acts. Buddy, Steve's dog gets dognapped by Spyder's gang. But then Spyder's girlfriend runs off with the dog and a bunch of cocaine. So, Spyder makes a deal with Steve to get it all back in exchange for the dog as well as excusing the fact that Steve stole back a car from him and all the damage it caused. Steve and Dave confront some drug dealers and steal back some drugs. John hooks up with the young, attractive woman who started this whole mess. John also manages to track down this masked spray painter, only to uncover a deeper plot. Steve (Willis) is tied to a chair and forced into drag. And, finally you get a little gun play and some action. Then, that's it! That is all she wrote! A whole lot of nothing! Not only that, but, you get a tease of some big things about to happen, only to have the movie end there, leaving you with "Action Movie Blue Balls" (trademarked Curt's Crappy Company LLC, 2017).
Now, I'll admit, I may have exaggerated a tiny bit about just how bad this movie is. It is bad, but there are a few redeeming qualities to it. Yes, there are some funny moments that pop up throughout. But, those moments are fleeting. Sure, you'll chuckle a bit, but each of these goofs do nothing overall to move the story forward. This movie suffers, in my opinion, from too many twists and turns. Like I said, I found myself wondering "Why do we need this whole subplot going on?" constantly. Had the story been tightened up a bit, focusing more on only one or two of these other characters and their respective subplots, it would have been a much smoother film. Unfortunately, we get an hour and a half of limp-wristed action/comedy with a plot that made me feel like the dog from the movie Up, being distracted by a phantom SQUIRREL! everytime I started getting into the flow of things. There is never any real payoff nor any feeling of satisfaction by the end of everything. It is for those reasons that I give this movie a 1 out of 5 on the Official Nerd Nation Radio Pocket Protector Scale!
As always you can always send all greetings and salutations my way, as well as, suggestions or requests for more Crappy stuff for me to watch to firstname.lastname@example.com!
Or, you can insult my mother at firstname.lastname@example.com!
Until next time, KEEP IT CRAPPY!


text:
Memories of Muggeridge, Part 2
If you are a long time listener of Ravi Zacharias, you may have wondered who inspires him. One person Mr. Zacharias quotes often is, Malcolm Muggeridge, British journalist. This week on a very special Let My People Think, you'll get to hear Mr. Zacharias reminisce on what has shaped his thinking. Join us today.
Want to listen to this later?
Every article, podcast, and video on this website is made possible by the kindness of our supporters.
If you'd like to support our mission of sharing a thoughtful Christianity to the world, you can donate through our site.


text:
Know more about this business than we do? Cool! Please submit any corrections or missing details you may have.Help us make it right
Be the first lehighvalleylive.com user to add photos or videos of Mann Paul
Mann Paul is located at 923 Centre St, Easton, PA. This location is in the College Hill neighborhood. This business specializes in House Painting and Painting Services.


text:
Mathematician:Reuben Hersh
Jump to navigation Jump to search
American mathematician best known for his writings on the philosophy of mathematics.
- Born: 1927
Books, Publications, etc.
- 1980: The Mathematical Experience (with Philip J. Davis)
- 1986: Descartes' Dream: The World According to Mathematics (with Philip J. Davis)
- 1997: What Is Mathematics, Really?
- 2006: Unconventional Essays on the Nature of Mathematics (as editor)
- 2009: Loving and Hating Mathematics (with Vera John-Steiner)


text:
The Vapor line of football boots back impress fans with a new pair of "electric" cleats. This is a form of appreciation from Nike to the Belgian best football player, Eden Hazard.
Football boots are called a Mercurial Vapor X was designed by Nike Football design team inspired from Hazard's electrifying playing style. This award recognizes the achievement of Hazard such as Barclays Premier League title, and the prestigious individual awards, including the PFA Player of the Year.
This white Mercurial Vapor X adorned with a series of royal blue lightning bolts. On the medial side of each boot, the upper has lightning bolts that spell out "Hazard".
This Boots is intended to summarize Hazard personal stories, like the style of play and his professional achievements. In the upper part of the shoe is decorated with Rien ne me touche translated as Nothing can touch me, to recognize agility of Eden Hazard in dribble past an opponent in a match.


text:
Building a log home has become a trendy thing these days which gives you an innovative idea to make a good use of your backyard, lawn or garden area. Most of the people make a good use of this empty space, but sometimes, become almost clueless at the time of …Read More »
5 Benefits of Investing in a Log Home
You must be enjoying your life in your conventional style house, but the changing trends and growing charm of log homes would make you realize the importance of upgrading your living standards. If you are looking for the major reasons why should you invest in a log cabin, log home …Read More »
Benefits of Building a Timber cabin to Spend Leisure Time
To enjoy the leisure time during summers, spending leisure time in the log cabins is the best way of living the life without any uncomfortable feel. This is the best ever way of trying living without worrying about the effects of harsh weather during the scorching summer. …Read More »
Essential Information for Building a Log Home
When it comes to building log homes, you would have lots of questions in mind and seeking their answers. Once you begin your research about a log cabin, you should know what you basically want, a small retirement home or a summer cabin. First of all, look for these key …Read More »
Importance of Log Homes in Terms of Energy Efficiency
No doubt about the fact that log homes are stunning in every sense of the word, but are they really the right choice in the energy domain? If we consume a less amount of energy, the impact will be much easier on everything we can possibly think of. But the …Read More »
6 Important Things You Should Know for Building a Log Home
A lot of people might consider a log home to be a hunting lodge or lots of wood for one home, but as far as the modern log house is concerned, it itself is a strong statement in green, eco-friendly, clean and hand-crafted building work. …Read More »
3 Major Reasons Why Should you Invest in a Laminated Log House
When planning to build a log house, you would find numerous options and types of logs for building the most appealing cabin. If you are willing to build the best type of log home, having laminated log cabins is advised the most. These days, many people are choosing the laminated …Read More »
6 Reasons Why You Should Own a Log Home
Thinking about owning a log home? It's time you get one for yourself because log home living is undoubtedly an amazing experience. If you want to make a purchase of or build a new home, you might want to take out time to consider all of the great benefits provided …Read More »
5 Things You Will Admire the Most About Log Home Living
A lot of people think that log home living in an amazing experience, and they may be right in their own sense if they truly understand the importance of living in a log home. If you're thinking about building or buying your very …Read More »
Know These Common FAQs Before Building a Log House
If you prefer to make decisions smartly by evaluating the pros and cons of our decision, you must check out these common FAQs before building a log house. Your decision requires a halt so, be careful before making an expensive mistake. Are Log house …Read More »


text:
Rugby 6 Nations - A fantastic day at Twickenham!
The Kemnal Technology College Year 7 Rugby Team had a once in a lifetime trip to Twickenham on Sunday 10th February to watch the England v France 6 Nations match.
Prior to the game the boys got the chance to:
This really was a fantastic opportunity for the all the boys, who proudly represented the College and behaved very well.
Richard Heselden


text:
We had a great time at the City Kids Festival, but it was kind of funny because most of the good conversations happened walking on the way to the actual festival, and on the way back.
As we walked towards the festival I saw a group of teenage boys. I started passing out the million dollar bills and as always, the kids were so excited to get them. One boy said he had already gotten one when he was in Canada for Canada Day. He knew the million dollar question on the back and said a guy had given him one and spoken about Jesus! Praise God for my brothers and sisters in Canada faithfully proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ up North. At the mention of Jesus the other teenagers took off, but the one remained behind to talk to me about the things of the Lord. He's the guy in the picture above.
At the festival we talked to many believers, encouraged them in their walk, and prayed for them. There weren't many unbelievers there who spoke English, so we decided to leave and go back to the downtown area. On the way back, there was a group of about 15 teenagers who were sitting on the steps of a skate park. We went down to talk to them. I started passing out the million dollar bills and like the kids before they were so excited. They sat back down on the steps and seeing I had an audience, I began sharing the Gospel with all of them there. There were a couple in the back that were cracking jokes and and trying to get me distracted by their crude questions. A girl who sat in front of them turned around and told them to be quiet and that they were being disrespectful. I continued sharing about the consequences for our sin and how Jesus paid the penalty for our sins on the cross. A couple other kids were talking and a man who was listening in all of a sudden shouted at them to be quiet and to listen to what I was saying because it was the truth.
Most of the kids could care less about what I was talking about, but none of them left. There were a few who asked some really sincere questions. Out of any young crowd, it seems like there is usually at least one soft heart who is seeking to know the truth, yet caught up in their friends and peer pressure. Praise God for the opportunities God gives us to share the truth of Jesus with these teenagers who are looking to fit in and be accepted by just about anyone when really all they need is Jesus!


text:
We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.
As you know, Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If you're stumped at what to buy your S.O. pick up some hot lingerie and make ~yourself~ the gift!
1. A "bouquet" of thongs that you'll definitely get more use out of than flowers that'll likely die within a week (sorry, not sorry).
2. A lace teddy body suit as the actual definition of "red hot."
3. A breathtaking lace bustier, perfect if you want to leave your S.O. in shock for a solid 20 minutes on V-Day.
4. A casual set of lingerie, featuring a graphic tank that'll let your partner know ~exactly~ how you feel about them.
5. A mesh triangle bralette to make you feel as beautiful as Rachel McAdams in that iconic sex scene from The Notebook.
6. A lace high collar bodysuit that'll let you feel and look like the fabulous queen you know yourself to be.
7. A sexy sheer kimono robe you'll literally never want to take off, despite that being its sole purpose.
8. A babydoll that'll make your S.O. look at you with actual heart-eyes.
9. A sexy satin slip with lace trim accents to really make a statement this Valentine's Day.
10. A plunging bralette that is both delicate and sexy at the same time — the ideal combo for any Valentine's Day "celebration" ;).
11. A lace robe with a satin belt that doesn't leave much to the imagination — the ideal outfit for V-Day with your love.
12. A strappy eyelash bodysuit to show off ~all your curves and all your edges~.
13. Or this lace high-neck bra, because what other holiday would give you an excuse to add this sexy number to your collection?
14. A pair of sequin panties that'll look just as dazzling when they're lying in a heap on your bedroom floor.
15. A lace bra and panty set, so you can say "bye-bye" to any traditional plans your partner had in mind and "hello!" to a fun night in.
16. A see-through chemise babydoll that'll have your boyfriend or girlfriend shouting "DAYUMMM!" the moment you enter the room.
17. A lace trim bodysuit, excellent for the bedroom or for layering into other outfits. Who woulda thought!?
18. Or a pleated babydoll to encourage you to channel your inner–ice dancer and pair with your Valentine's Day sex capades.
19. A scalloped lace robe to really ~turn up the heat~ on your Valentine's Day date night.
20. A cheeky pair of undies, in case you're looking to keep things casual but still show a little skin.
21. A backless halter teddy that's so sexy it will leave your partner looking around on the floor for the jaw they just dropped.
22. A burlesque fishnet thong and bra set, so you can role play as Christina Aguilera in the hit film this V-Day.
23. A bodice with gorgeous lace, a plunging neckline, and cap sleeves that'll make you feel empowered and ready to take on the night.
24. A cheetahlicious teddy that promises a ROARing good time to anyone who wears it.
25. A mesh babydoll, sure to make your Valentine's Day one for the books.
26. A satin kimono featuring an all-over lip print that screams "GIMME SOME SUGAH!"
27. A sexy slip that can be worn under your clothes or to bed as a nightgown — win-win!
28. A three-pack of undies embroidered with tiny hearts to really amp up the Valentine's Day theme.
29. An extremely sexy halter body suit, in case you feel like potentially giving your S.O. a heart attack in honor of Cupid's holiday.
Your partner after seeing you strut your stuff in your new lingerie:
For more Valentine's Day gift ideas, check out these lists:
40 Gifts To Give Your Tough-To-Shop-For Significant Other
40 Of The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Women
40 Personalized Valentine's Day Gifts For Your Significant Other
31 Cute Valentine's Day Gifts That'll Make Them Say "Aww!" For At Least 2 Full Minutes


text:
In tabletop games overcosted is a term used to refer to assets that are too difficult to deploy for the value they provide. Intentionally contrasted with "overpriced", which generally refers to the item's actual monetary price (though the two frequently overlap).
Examples of Overcosted ThingsEdit
- Carnifexes in 5th ed.
- Any Magic card released in the Legends block that didn't utterly break the game..
- Every single super-special-costs-more-than-an--SM-land-raider unit-in Warhammer 40,000.
- 6th ed Fully kitted out Vanguard Veterans. Giving a five man squad power weapons and jump packs brings them up to just below Terminator price,
- Dark Angel's Nephilim Jetfighter exemplifies this concept. Cost more than it has a right to, survivability is fine, but not enough shots per turn.
- Khador's Man-O-Wars. As if being the worst heavy infantry in all of WarmaHordes wasn't bad enough, to top it off they're also overpointed.
- The vast majority of Ork units.
- Lord Kroak. Just Lord Kroak.


text:
Why the Nexus is not "just another Android phone"
Okay, let's make this clear: The Nexus is just another Android phone.
However, it's one that Google have thrown the full weight of their marketing effort behind. Bear in mind these guys don't hold press events for the opening of every envelope- the last big one announced Google Wave and that was only as part of a larger Google I/O gathering.
Furthermore, Google are notorious long-game thinkers. They gradually manoeuvre their way around the industry, insidiously implanting the importance of their products into your everyday lifestyle. It's viral.
January 6th, 2010


text:
watch 01:38
The Loop (TV)
Do you like this video?
Complement levels are a measure of the individual or total level of nine proteins involved in the function of the immune system. They are measured from a blood test. They are usually measured after other tests have failed to establish a diagnosis in an attempt to identify disorders of the immune system. For example, measuring complement component 3 used to be the standard test for lupus and is also still measured to confirm the diagnosis after an ANA test.
Increased complement levels can indicate cancer, infection or ulcerative colitis. Decreased levels can indicate cirrhosis, glomerulonephritis, angioedema, hepatitis or malnutrition in addition to lupus. In a patient with a kidney transplant, it can indicate transplant rejection.
Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.


text:
BOSTON: USA Today has hired Arnold Corporate Communications, part of Arnold Worldwide, as its first ever AOR.
The work will focus on raising the profile of the paper, its content, and its personnel, as well as strengthening its brand.
"We'll be working to help profile and promote its people, journalists, the coverage, and reporting," said John Isaf, SVP and group director of ACC.
The agency will also help the paper celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, and promote the relaunch of usatoday.com. Anniversary work will go on throughout the year, but will hit a high point in September.
USA Today did not issue an RFP for the account, according to Isaf. Arnold has worked with it on project-based branding issues over the past year.
The task will be led jointly out of ACC's Boston and DC offices.
Ed Cassidy, VP of communications and event marketing for USA Today, said it decided to finally hire an AOR because its brand development and addition of new products made more personnel and "creative brains" necessary.


text:
When it comes to online shopping, how can I save money? I like the convenience of having my purchases shipped to my door, but I don't want to pay through the nose for the service. The answer is reading all of the below helpful hints to help you save on your online purchases.
When shopping online, it is critical that you spend a little time looking into the site that you are considering buying from. You can find information about the site from other sites and the Better Business Bureau. Not researching them could lead to you getting the products you did not order or getting billed more than you should have.
Talk to your friends about their favorite online shops. There are millions of sites out there, and there is no way you can find them all yourself. Talk to the people you know to find out who the reputable online retailers are, and where they like to shop. This can save you a lot of time and energy.
Read customer testimonials before you buy anything. People are more than happy to complain about bad service online, so look for sites and testimonials that are terrible so that you know what you're getting into. You should take bad reviews with a grain of salt, but if you see many, you know there is a problem.
Make sure that you're entering your payment details on a secure site. Look for "https://" in the URL of the site that you're trying to buy something from. If you don't see that or no sign of any website security, then it's probably a good idea not to trust those people with your account information.
If a company has a newsletter, sign up. Often, companies will give sneak peeks, special deals and coupon codes to people on their mailing list. However, be careful. You don't want to sign up for every company's newsletter or you'll soon be buried under endless emails. Only sign up for a company's newsletter if you really like their products and would use a coupon code.
If you like an online store, sign up for their email distribution list. You will probably receive some coupons and information about deals in your mailbox. Check these emails regularly to stay up to date with good deals and promotional offers. Most online stores often offer free shipping or discounts on certain products.
Be careful where you submit your credit card information. When you are shopping online, always use secure sites. These are sites that have taken steps to protect your valuable information. A secured website will begin with HTTPS instead of the standard HTTP. There will also be a locked icon, either in your address or status bar, depending on which browser you use.
Do a quick web search for promo keys and discounts prior to making any online purchases. Often, there are discount keys out there that you may not be aware of! This could save you 10% to 20%, or offer you things like free shipping or a discount on a secondary item.
Some sites provide tools to help you shop smarter. You should ensure you are checking out online reviews from customers who personally bought the item from the retailer. These reviews can help you make the decision whether or not you should purchase the item.
Prior to clicking on a "buy" button on any site, thoroughly look over your purchases. Take a few moments to ensure that you have selected the correct item, color, size, and style. Look over every item in your cart, and be sure that you're purchasing the exact items you want.
Buying gifts and holiday shopping can be made so much easier by using the internet. You can purchase an item and have it shipped to the recipient without ever laving your home. You can also choose to buy a gift-card to a website that you know has items that they will like. This can save you time and money and ensure that the recipient will love your gift and thoughtfulness.
Unless you need an item right away, avoid choosing the expedited shipping option when shopping online. Most websites will charge you a fortune to have your items delivered the next day or the day after. Most of the time, standard shipping is much cheaper and your items will still come within a few days.
Refurbished products also refer to any surplus inventory. Check out the description to see if it has been repaired or is overstock. Looking to items that are surplus or refurbished can save you quite a bit in the long run.
If you are considering a large purchase from an unfamiliar website, start with a "practice purchase." If possible, find a low-cost item on the site to buy. Make sure that the transaction goes well and you are satisfied with their service and product. If they pass this test, you should feel comfortable making your larger purchase.
Try online shopping before you buy something offline. This is a great idea, because you might be out somewhere and see something you want, when you can spend far less money online. If you check online first, you can save money and a trip, so always try that before going offline.
Plan your online purchases carefully. Do not hesitate to spend a few hours looking through different stores to compare the products offered. Look for reviews on different sites and find a product adapted to your needs and your budget. Do some research on the online stores that offer the product you want before ordering your item.
If you lead a hectic lifestyle, or work odd hours, it can often be difficult to make it to the store before they close. Online shopping, however, is something that you can do at any hour of the day (or night!), and may therefore be a more convenient choice for you.
Now you know how to be able to shop online, have your items shipped directly to you, and yet not have to spend extra for the convenience. That means you have become a smart online shopper! Keep hunting for deals and buying what you need, all thanks to this article.


text:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) has agreed to continue serving on the Senate Rural Education Caucus, a bipartisan group that will promote the needs and interests of education in small and rural school districts in the 112th Congress.
Cochran, who has previously served on the caucus, is vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and serves on the appropriations subcommittee that provides funding for the U.S. Department of Education.
"I believe this caucus can play a valuable role in the next two years as Congress addresses the multitude of challenges facing education, on both policy and funding fronts," Cochran said.
Formed in 2003, the caucus develops and provides information to fellow Senators and staff on the implications of federal education policies for small and rural schools. The caucus has, for instance, promoted the Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP). A grant program within No Child Left Behind law, REAP has given some Mississippi school districts more flexibility to combine federal funds for educational programs.
Reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind law is among the legislative goals outlined for the 112th Congress.
… we'd like to ask for your support. More people are reading the Mississippi Business Journal than ever before, but advertising revenues for all conventional media are falling fast. Unlike many, we do not use a pay wall, because we want to continue providing Mississippi's most comprehensive business news each and every day. But that takes time, money and hard work. We do it because it is important to us … and equally important to you, if you value the flow of trustworthy news and information which have always kept America strong and free for more than 200 years.
If those who read our content will help fund it, we can continue to bring you the very best in news and information. Please consider joining us as a valued member, or if you prefer, make a one-time contribution.Click for more info


text:
On Wednesday 26th of June 2019, DF Advocates and the Malta Business Aviation Association teamed up to organise the first Business Aviation Networking Drinks in Malta at the Network Gastro Bar, in St. Julians. The event was sponsored by DC Aviation, Maleth Aero, and Iris Thaumas, a Human Resources company.
The networking drinks managed to attract over one hundred participants, both from companies in the business aviation sector and also from different industries, including corporate services providers, concierge and VIP managers, hoteliers, and also real estate agents, who recognised the opportunity and potential gain that potential collaborations through networking at the abovementioned event may provide.
All persons present took this opportunity to network with their peers and potential prospective clientele in an informal yet professional setting.
Participants provided great feedback relating to the organisation of the business aviation networking event and the potential benefits it provided to everyone present.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.


text:
Item-Num.: CS1318
Skinny Necktie in Grape
Product Details
It's genius, we know. Allowing comfort in all of our favorite colors while revamping the style to succeed in the modern climate. You'll want to pair our Skinny Necktie in Grape with everything. Its ribbed texture adds another layer of depth that onlookers are certainly bound to get lost in.
While this is possible, also take a look at our style tip created just for this tie: add our Skinny Necktie in Grape to a crisp white button up and rich smoke gray fitted suit and Fall will be falling for you.
Fabric: Ribbed Texture Microfiber | Length: 58", Skinny Width: 2.75"


text:
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Wrecking Cincinnati: 1641 Westwood Ave
USE: Single-family dwelling
OWNER: David G. Hamilton
ORDERS: December 2006, for garage, gutters and downspouts, exterior paint, porch guardrails, rotten porch, and masonry walls. Owner was advised to contact People Working Cooperatively or to put the house up for sale. By April 2008, Hamilton had contacted a contractor. Orders were reissued in August 2009. A criminal case was filed in June 2010. By October 2010, Hamilton was in a nursing home and his brother was given power of attorney.
CONDEMNED: November 2011, adding water damage, a collapsed concrete front porch, structural failure of the garage, lack of utilities, and litter. In July 2011, City inspectors learned that Hamilton had passed away.
HAZARD: September 2011.
REASON RAZED: Declared a public nuisance and entered into the City's hazard abatement program.
Posted by Kevin LeMaster at 9:00 AM


text:
Millwall new boy Upson not fazed by Yeovil boss' claims
MILLWALL signing Ed Upson has hit back after Yeovil boss Gary Johnson claimed his performances this season have not been up to Championship standard.
Johnson sanctioned Upson's £100,000-move to The Den on transfer deadline day last week before stating that the 24-year-old had not been one of the Glovers' better players.
But the midfielder was Yeovil's leading scorer with five goals to his name, and has revealed that his relationship with Johnson had become "a bit hostile" prior to his January move.
"He [Johnson] can say what he wants – if he wants to say that about his top goalscorer, that's fine," Upson told the Southwark News.
"I have got no doubts at all that I have made the step up to the Championship. I've proven myself with my performances and by getting the goals I've got.
"You've got to take things with a pinch of salt and wonder why people say certain things. It's a game of opinions and sometimes you just have to let things go.
"The circumstances were slightly strange in the build up to me leaving. I picked up an ankle injury against Huddersfield at the end of December and I didn't start after that.
"I kept coming off the bench but I did not get back into the team. It got to the point where things became a bit hostile, but I don't want to go into it that too much."
Upson added: "This is the right move at the right time, with the right manager and the right team.
"I was a bit emotional leaving Yeovil because I'd been there for three years, had some good times there and made some good friends too. I made my home there.
"But to be honest I was ready to move clubs and start a new challenge and start afresh somewhere else.
"I feel like Millwall is the right place to do that. For me this was a happy decision."


text:
Just when I thought Under Armour had stolen the show last season with the upgrades to college uniforms, Nike has stepped in to create a new set of uniforms for the NFL for the upcoming season. Possibly to hide a little of the scandal between the Saints and the league's many other legal troubles, this is still a big announcement for the players and the fans. It is interesting that most of the teams' overall designs did not change that much (*cough* Browns *cough*). Here is a taste of the new-look uniforms for many of the teams. Now most of these uniforms will not make it to the field, but the Seahawks are going to be pursuing a new branding campaign that spices up their
The first pair includes the Arizona Cardinals and the Baltimore Ravens. This is a pairing of alternating flares. The Cardinals center the uniform with the black but then strike lightning into the pants and shoulders to make this a confusing concept. The Ravens have always had a much darker sort of image but have reversed into a shiny silver the offset the black and purple.
These two uniforms are absolute fails. Where the Buffalo Bills go ultra-bright, the Carolina Panthers are trying to hide in the darkness. I know the Bills need help, but Nike seems to be trying to blind their opponents. Maybe they got some hints from the Maryland Terrapin Under Armour uniforms from last year. For the Panthers, the jungle cat seems like it is hiding in the helmet and the lack of blue almost makes it tougher to know what team you are watching. And what is up with the font for the numbers?
I have to admit that the Chicago Bears uniform is not that bad. I am missing the "C" on the helmet, but the colors are not nearly as funky as most of the other teams. The Cincinnati Bengals are a completely different story. This is a uniform that must have been put up on the idea board and accidentally fell into the approved pile. The pants and the sides of the jersey are absolutely tacky.
Above the waist, the Dallas Cowboys are fine. The Dallas Star is still pronounced on the side of the helmet. The bottom half is just awful. Did someone spill oil on the concept art and accidentally let it go into production? Those pants are just confusing. For the Broncos, the color scheme seems like it did not change much but the helmet took a return to the classic image of the horse, rather than the horse head. Not a bad switch back.
Neither of these jerseys have much of a change other than the pronouncement of their colors. The lighter shade of the Detroit Lions blue feels a little like a college or high school football uniform, instead of a professional one. The Indianapolis Colts it fairly unchanged but looks sleeker than any other jersey in the group.
Here is a paring of epic fails. The Jacksonville Jaguars look like they are trying to represent a CFL or XFL uniform style. No uniform should ever include leopard, or jaguar, print, even when it is the mascot for the team. The Chiefs get an upgrade with the helmet (though it looks like a potential Redskins design), but the shoulder pads are just too much and look like they are either suppose to be the USC Trojans or Florida State Seminoles.
This pair of New York teams take two different directions. While the New York Giants look like they took a wrong turn to make their uniforms new and exciting, the New York Jets took a much sleeker route. The Giants warped the "NY" on the side and the numbers on the jersey to make them look like kids uniforms. The Jets, on the other hand, mixed a combination of jet black and classic green to make their uniforms take on a new flair.
For the most part, the New Orleans Saints did not change much about their design, except for those awful shoulders. The accent takes away for the overall look already solid design of the previous uniform. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a whole host of problems with this design. The helmet is the one positive accent with the steel pattern merged into the Steelers's yellow. The one takeaway with the helmet was the classic Steelers logo. There is nothing you can say about the armband, but why did they use Playskool numbers on the jersey? Another child's uniform on display.
Other than the number and the shade of gold with the belt and socks, the San Francisco 49ers may have something going with this uniform. The helmet is one of the best in terms of the color contrast but the accent color gold keeps this from being a success. The Tennessee Titans apparently have taken the "It's a boy" concept with their overuse of the baby blue. The flame on the helmet is a nice accent but where is the rest of the color contrast?


text:
Are you planning on throwing a birthday tea party for your best friends? Or do you have a special event that deserves to be celebrated in lush style, such as a wedding? Everyone loves to attend many events in their life from weddings to tea parties and one thing that all great events have in common is fabulous food! A lot of people love to attend parties and events because it is a chance to see a good spread of food and indulge in it. When you are planning an event of your own, you have to make sure that you manage to keep up expectations the same way. While some people would prefer to prepare their own food with passion, others would trust professionals to do a better job of it. There are so many people who hire professional catering companies to cater to their event. Going Gourmet have a lot to offer to all our events, so these are three advantages of hiring professional gourmet catering services.
Professionals cater all meals
When it comes events in our life, there is so much more than just a normal birthday party or wedding. There could be large corporate events, cocktail parties, family parties and more. These events all differ from each other and deserve to be treated with its differences put first. Professionals can make sure to serve the best food for the appropriate event and so, with their service, all your events are handled! If you are hoping to get vegan or even gluten free food, special gluten free catering can be done just for your event! This is the kind of special touch professionals always have.
Delicious and delectable food
You have no reason to pay money and hire someone to cater your event if they are going to prepare bad quality food for you. Food prepared in a low quality manner or unhygienic manner is not going to impress anyone at your event and it might not even be safe. But when the work is handed over to a professional caterer or company, you can trust that their work is the best. Each plate of food will be prepared with a lot of care and hygiene so it will not only taste delicious, but it would be safe as well.
Save yourself some stress
Preparing a lot of food for an event filled with guests is going to take a lot of work and so, it can stress you out easily. But when you know professionals are doing the preparations, all you have to do is focus on the other parts of the event stress free!


text:
Common Dental Emergencies
While every patient is different, there are a few instances that nearly always require emergency dental care. If you're experiencing any of the following, please contact our office as quickly as possible.
- Abscessed Tooth
- Broken or Chipped Tooth
- Excessive Bleeding
- Inability to Open Mouth
- Inflammed Gums
- Knocked-Out Tooth
- Lost Dental Restoration
Same-Day Dental Care
We understand how stressful it can be to find an emergency dentist who can treat you right when you need care. At Riverstone Dental Care, we reserve space in our schedule on a daily basis to accommodate emergency dentist appointments. We do everything we can to provide you with same-day dental care and get you into our office as quickly as possible.


text:
Little Portion Bakery
Spa Box
Regular price $29.99
Tax included.
This is a simple treat with our homemade soap, lotion, bath bomb, bath salt, and lip balm to help you relax and spend time taking care of you. Have a cuppa tea with the flameless candle to help you focus and recenter yourself in Christ.
The items are scented in Lavender Vanilla or Honey Almond.


text:
And the best part was meeting my brother and catching up for the next few days together. Just to be out in the open air, on the bike, with my husband and brother. What is better than that.
Over the mountains and through Mt. Kosciusko National Park.
Mt Kosciusko National Park.
We stop at an emergency hut for a break.
Then off to my friends house.. Di, you are wonderful.
Merrimbula. NSW... East coast of Australia..
Total now is 1005kms.
Look at the view..
What about a walk along the beach..
Out for dinner, a good sleep, then head off again..
Oh no it's raining..
Visit the inlaws and dry off.
Then a long ride to the bottom of Victoria and head for Portsea.
The ferry is here.
Relax... leaving Portsea...
Heading for Queescliff.
Total trip now.
After a good nights sleep we head off home.. and a little bit of shopping on the way.
Seeing these silos painted in person is amazing.
We will be coming back here for a closer look.
They aren't that far from home.
Total for our 4 days was 2328kms.
So glad to get into our shower and bed...
Work tomorrow.
It will be a little while before I'm ready to head off on the bike again...


text:
The NHS has certainly faced many obstacles under Tory government. From real term funding cuts, the current Tory leadership hopeful Jeremy (c)Hunt fighting so-called "junior doctors" over their pay settlement, to the forced cherry-picked privatisation of services and, the (also forced) sale of NHS real estate through adoption of the Naylor Report, nobody can suggest times have been easy or good for this esteemed and venerable British institution.
Yet despite this "hostile environment" the NHS is not without it's faults. I got myself into a fair amount of trouble taking on some giants within this giant system of interconnected entities. Maybe I'll tell a little more of that another day. For today all I can say is I will be writing to the chairman of a certain NHS trust and things better improve, a lot, or it will get very, very messy. Two days in hospital for neck problems with no x-ray examination is not funny, nor is it in any way, acceptable "medical care".


text:
Herga and Deben UK fundraising walk for the British Heart Foundation
Herga Technology is proud to have been associated with a local fundraising event for the British Heart Foundation this weekend.
Herga Technology is proud to have been associated with a local shared fundraising event for the British Heart Foundation this weekend. The "fight for every heartbeat" campaign was a 20km walk in the Suffolk countryside organised by Lindsay Charlson and to raise as much money as possible for this critical cause, close to the hearts of all. This inspired 9 likeminded friends to take part in this fun packed day which included taking a 3-mile wrong turn so far out it went off the actual map, braving bulls in fields with no more than a twig, barbed wire fence vaulting, ditch jumping, unforeseen toilet stops, technical hitches on camera's and endless trip hazards (Kempy x 2), as well as months' worth of training and organising that generally linked alcohol and food with tears that covered every conceivable emotion.
The main event on Saturday the 11th August saw 7-members of the Herga team take part in a 5 villages walk around the countryside of Felsham, near Bury St Edmunds, organiser Lindsay Charlson (above centre with the mouth open) and one of the family pets Enzo, a 2-year old Jack Russell Terrier, were also joined by Lindsay's Deben UK work colleague Dave Forsdyke who became known through the walk as Deben Dave to his new found manufacturing friends. Suffolk's very own BHF Fundraising Manager Nigel Donkin saw the crazy gang set off into the early morning sunshine, having let off red balloons in thought and memory of those that perhaps triggered the decisions to take part in the first place.
A just giving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lindsay-charlson1was created giving reasons of the fundraising event for this great cause. Our target was to reach £1,000, a level we would actually hit almost 2-weeks before the event. The donation page remains open right now and will so for the week ahead as we try to end with a double target donation, having coming through a combined 315,000 steps and collectively burning off over 29,700 calories, not counting Enzo's step counter and with blistering feet now in the recovery position post popping.
With the temperature warming and the skies clearing, fortunately a 3-mile wrong turn was early enough in the walk to still be lost in the novelty of the whole experience, thank you to the local that redirected us back on the map at Bradfield St George.
Hessett would be the first official stop off, for a hot drink and breakfast but the 3 mile detour earlier would make this more of a lunch break stop, then onto Drinkstone and this is the stretch running from the Church grounds at Hessett, where countryside styles would make it more of an obstacle course. Below left, Janet "Thomo" Thomas tests the safe working load of the first style, before Lindsay Charlson (below right) takes a whole new unconventional approach by going through the style rather than over as we entered Drinkstone.
As the early afternoon heat started to make its mark on rosy cheeks and reddening shoulders Ginny, one huge incentive started to tickle our taste buds with the theoretical thought of quenching our thirst, over the hill and on the approaching horizon would be our 18km power hour at the 5-Bells Pub in Rattlesden, Tina could scent a refreshing pint (or three) and Janet is just Janet, being contained by Deben Dave and Karen……..
To walk down through the grounds of Rattlesden Church and glance to the right, seeing the 5-Bells sign and more importantly "open for business" gave us all a massive adrenaline boost and actually saw some of us try to sprint, some for a drink and some for the toilet although some of the running techniques suggested for that maybe the toilet pit stop had maybe come a corner or a crop field too late…….
A wonderful and much needed hour with our target 20km in sight and with a 5pm arrival at the Felsham 6-Bells Pub being timed and tracked with almost military precision. A huge thanks to the staff of the 5-Bells for a without any prompt whatsoever donation towards our British Heart Foundation cause, this gave us a boost all the way to the finishing line in just how kind people can be to support a fundraising event even though we had never been in the 5-Bells before or met with the incredible staff, we will all return.
Our 20km goal was reached before leaving the village of Rattlesden and for some this was also a huge personal goal achieved from months of training, leading to what would be a further and final 4km as more of a celebration procession into Felsham of our fun packed day and the meaning of why we set out to do this fundraising activity when the ease of the mind is to not even consider such feats. Below Lindsay, Janet and Tracy (no E) take over the Rattlesden to Felsham road having already achieved our goal with super Enzo!!!.
The 6-Bells at Felsham was a final stop off before an evening BBQ allowing for us to pause for a moment and just realise what we had each achieved whilst congratulating each other and being proud of the target donations we had reached with the just giving page open until the close of this week as we try to double what we set out to achieve.
Of the achievement Nigel Donkin the British Heart Foundation fundraising Manager for Suffolk said:-
"Very well done to you all, a great achievement and extra mileage too!!!It was really good to meet you all and a big thank you to everyone who took part and all those that have sponsored you all. I look forward to looking at Sandra's pictures. Let me know when you have closed the Just Giving page and we can broadcast the final total raised".
Please help us to reach double our target and Nigel this is from Sandra back to you on what simply summarises a most incredible day out in the Suffolk countryside where our little awareness broadcast achieved an enlightening message of life and a message of hope whilst showing just what anyone can actually do with a pair of walking shoes and the creation of a little time, to help others with a mile and the achievement of success.…..
And just before you each log on to donate, one member of the team has been missed from the photos, a person who maliciously popped two balloons that we challenged to stay "inflated" with the owners until the final pub, Ginny this is for you, not sure tall style or short legs!!!………………
And finally the reason we ask for your kindness:- https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lindsay-charlson1
For more information please contact: Herga Technology Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Tel: +44 (0)1284 701422
Article date: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:04:39 +0100 GMT


text:
CCNA is one of the most taken and valued I.T certification today. Being CCNA certified is one of the best move a beginner in I.T especially in networking can take. It can really boost your career and take it to the next level. Most of the tech companies right now are requiring I.T certifications in a specific field even for beginners.
By being CCNA certified, you'll have the advantage and benefits that other networking I.T individual don't have.
On this short article, I will share 8 benefits of being CCNA certified. Here we go.
8 Benefits of CCNA certification
1. Knowledge
Along with getting your CCNA certification, you'll increase your knowledge in Cisco networking and widen your understanding of the concept on how it works. This will basically provide you in depth knowledge that you can use in your career. When you became CCNA certified, you'll understand the concept, basic and fundamentals of networking. This alone can open doors of opportunities in your career in networking. Even a fresh graduate but CCNA certified is more likely to hire than an average I.T guy with no certification. That's how it works now.
I don't have any idea on CCNA or Cisco when I started but with determination and perseverance I've learn a lot now. I'm still a newbie I know but what I'm pointing out is being CCNA certified can really help your career grows.
2. Salary increase
One of the benefit of being CCNA certified is salary increase. Either on the same company you're at or in the next company you're going into. Once you're CCNA certified, you can raise and negotiate a higher salary than a usual I.T guy applying on the same position. Being CCNA certified basically proves that you understand the basic and fundamentals of networking which most of the company look for. Company is already aware that certified I.T individual are in a"higher bracket" than those who are not.
3. Promotion
Aside from salary increase, you can easily get promoted once you became CCNA certified. This is because in some position, certifications are really needed and even required before climbing off the ladder. I know some I.T persons who can't get promoted because they don't have certifications and some who's taking certification because their company require the certification to get ahead on the job. Being CCNA certified can really speed up your career and take one step forward.
4. Employer benefits
Another good benefits of being CCNA certified or any other Cisco certifications is that you'll be treasure by your employer. Why? Because they will get "huge" discounts on Cisco products if they have Cisco certified employees. How good is that? You'll be chase by companies using Cisco devices and offer you the job in front you. And mind you, companies using Cisco products are those large companies who can afford the technology. See? Once you are CCNA certified, you have the chance to work with the advance and biggest company in the world.
5. Stepping stone
Once you became CCNA certified, this will serve as your stepping stone in the networking world. More advancement of career and knowledge are available and will open for you. You are starting with the basic and by being CCNA certified, you will open more doors of learning and opportunities in your I.T career.
You'll have the chance to specialize in Cisco career you want to get more specific knowledge and focus on the future job role you want. This will be the great start of your great career.
6. Career growth
Whether you're just starting up or shifting career, networking industry has offer wide areas for career growth. Day after day technology advances including those for businesses and governments that needs qualified individual in handling their network operation and security. Networking industry has more way to go.
7. Satisfaction
Of course, being CCNA certified will give you satisfaction and appreciation of your I.T career. You'll become more inspired to learn more and to do more. This will push to study more and step up to advance your career.
8. Respect
Getting a CCNA certificates commands a certain amount of respect from your colleagues and employer. Some of your colleagues would have also tried to get certified, but could not get certified. So, this achievement of yours deserves a back-patting.
There you have it. Those are the 8 benefits of being CCNA certified I can think of right now. I know there's a lot and there can be additional on the list. You can add them on the comment section below if you have. I hope this short article inspire you to be CCNA certified and push you to boost your Cisco career. Being CCNA certified or any other I.T certification should be a goal to every I.T especially for those who are starting out. God bless to our career!


text:
Encino is an upscale district located in the city of Los Angeles, California. The district enjoys much of the same mild Mediterranean climate as the rest of Los Angeles, and offers a number of outdoor areas like the Los Encinos State Historic Park for outdoor fun. Year-round sunshine in Encino and the surrounding city of L.A. means keeping your skin smooth and short-shorts ready all year long, which can be taxing if you're using old-fashioned hair removal methods like shaving and waxing. Fortunately, LaserAway in nearby Marina Del Rey offers the most advanced technology in modern hair removal methods with laser hair removal.
LaserAway provides every client with a clean, comfortable and relaxing spa-like environment and an elite, professional staff ready to assist with all of your laser hair removal needs. Toss out your razors and waxes, and spend a few sessions with the best laser hair removal experts in the business to get the smoothest skin your razor and waxes have never given you. Laser hair removal works because it destroys hair at the root, which means longer times between needed treatments. FDA approved for long lasting hair removal, laser hair removal is virtually pain-free with minimal to no side effects. No razor rash, no insidious nicks to contend with and no need for wasting any more time in the bathroom – doesn't that sound like heaven? If you're finding yourself chained to your razor a little more than you'd like, visit LaserAway and let them help you untether yourself for good.
Talk with a LaserAway specialist about your concerns and interests in laser hair removal. Laser hair removal can be used on most skin and hair types, but only a LaserAway specialist can determine which laser is right for you. Call to schedule a free consultation with a LaserAway specialist or schedule it online at www.laseraway.net. Encino residents live in the sun more than 75% of the year, so let LaserAway make sure you're living in the sun with the smoothest skin possible.


text:
Socket Fusion x Male FPT Female Brass Threaded Transition Fitting.
Black PE100 Resin, 230psi Rating, For Use with DR11 or Thicker Hdpe Pipe up to rated pressure capacity. Compatible with PE3408, PE3608, PE4710 and PE2406 Hdpe Pipe.
Resin is NSF Standard 61 for use with potable water
ASTM 2513 For use with gas applications
Product Spec Sheet
This product hasn't received any reviews yet. Be the first to review this product!
All prices are in USD


text:
Thursday, April 8, 2010
(Hotel pt 23) Quick announcement
I will be test running a podcast sometime soon. So feel free to shoot me with any questions. I will answer them in my test run podcast.
As you could have guessed, my wife and I will (try to) deliver a series of Japanese language lessons for those planning a trip to Japan. I will also throw in lesser known facts about Japanese cultures and traditions along the way.
If time permits, I might even tackle Kansai-ben lessons. Kansai-ben is a dialect spoken mainly around the Osaka regions, and you all have been exposed to it by watching many hours of Gaki videos.
We'll try to keep each podcasts very brief as everyone has a little time to spare these days.
Thank you, Alex for another great job. And of course, my wife ,too.
Watch No L@ughing H0tel Men English Sub 23 in Comedy | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
Gaki No Tsukai - No Laughing Hotel Man
28 comments:
THANK YOU FOR PART 23!!!! <3ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 8, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Thank you very much Shibata, alex and wife :)ReplyDelete
And im looking forward to the podcast aswell.
- AnonymousApril 8, 2010 at 10:48 AM
The podcast sounds like an excellent idea, will be fun to listen! :)ReplyDelete
The podcast will be awesome, that's for sure.ReplyDelete
And thank You for the part 23!
- AnonymousApril 8, 2010 at 10:57 AM
OMG!!!!!! 0:33 second..there is an invisible hand...omg! please dont tell me im the only one who saw it....ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 8, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Wow...yamasaki has a sexy body...XD
Look forward to the podcast... after watching years of anime and gaki in Japanese I've picked up on a few things and want to learn more. I'm just a bit too busy with uni to start full into learning another language... but I want to lol.
Also lol at the "Mickey's Tuna" shirt... I would buy that if I were in Japan and saw it.
NO WAY!!! A PODCAST!!! Wow that's even better than this hilariously awesomely subbed video!! Thanks so much Alex, NotShibataBread, and NotShibataBread's wife!ReplyDelete
OH BY the way!!! There was an anonymous poster talking about the hand @ 0:33 - you have to understand that the cameraman are behind a glass screen which looks like a mirror from the inside of the resting room.ReplyDelete
It's just a reflection of the cameraman's hand most likely.
LOL. Yamasaki nearly killed me!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the laugh shibata, ur wife and alex!!
- TauseefApril 8, 2010 at 1:41 PM
looking forward to the podcast.ReplyDelete
by the way, i just saw yamasaki's imitation of that demon-guy... and i remember he said お前達をお客様にしてやろうか which caused a so-called 大爆笑
maybe most of the guys watching gaki no tsukai know but perhaps there are some who don't, but that demonish singer of that metal band had a catch-phrase which was お前らを蝋人形にしてやろうか、 which was made fun of in yamasaki's imitation... i hope everyone can enjoy even more by knowing this...
a fan of your work
- pyrokinetikrlzApril 8, 2010 at 2:07 PM
WOW, i would like to listen your podcast!!! love jap culture!!! Nevertheless thx bouth of you for your hard work subbing gnt batsu!! arigatou!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 8, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Can't wait for the podcast!!
- AnonymousApril 8, 2010 at 2:23 PM
LOL, anyone else notice they're now sitting on pillows? hahahaReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 8, 2010 at 5:31 PM
A podcast? Shoot! sign me in, please teach me Japanese!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 8, 2010 at 7:51 PM
I think I'm crying with laughter what the hell were the directors thinking in putting Yamisaki in shorts wearing a Kabuto helmet and a hitler mustache? Oh and look forward to your podcastReplyDelete
oooh lala. if you guys made a podcasts id definitely listen. thanks for another great episode of gnt!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 12:08 AM
if jimmy is acting, i must say, he makes it pretty darn convincing! XD thanks, so much shibatabread! kudos to your wife and alex too! :DReplyDelete
i wanna learn japanese too so please do :)ReplyDelete
The Japanese lesson sounds great and thanks to you, your wife, and Alex for subbing this part XDReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 4:01 PM
Can't wait for part 24ReplyDelete
ShibataBread = Best Subber ever!
- AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 4:43 PM
I love you man!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 10, 2010 at 12:29 AM
i enjoyed this clip very much. Jimmy was at it again.^^ They really like to make fun of yamazaki. I'. already excited for the next part Thanks for this shibata, shibata's wife and ALEX! (ana)ReplyDelete
- L_HamiltonApril 10, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Another amazing part. Thanks again.ReplyDelete
hey, i really enjoy gaki no tsukai, appreciate for uploading them, can u upload the scary otel that matsumoto stays in too please?ReplyDelete
toms wedges
replica rolex watches
louis vuitton handbags
coach outlet clearance
christian louboutin shoes
jordan retro 4
hollister clothing store
jordan 3 retro
michael kors handbags
gucci outlet online
jordan concords
jordan retro 11
giuseppe zanotti outlet
christian louboutin shoes
michael kors outlet
beats by dre outlet
ray ban sunglasses outlet
timberland boots
gucci outlet online
kate spade handbags
toms wedges
coach outlet
michael kors outlet clearance
cheap basketball shoes
jordan 3s
michael kors handbags
ray ban sunglasses outlet
coach outlet
michael kors outlet clearance
nike air max uk
longchamp outlet
cheap air jordans
toms shoes
cheap oakleys
adidas originals store
polo shirts
cheap oakley sunglasses
tory burch outlet online
gucci handbags
michael kors outlet storeReplyDelete
michael kors outlet store
pandora jewelry
adidas yeezy boost
michael kors bags
discount oakley sunglasses
louis vuitton factory outlet
cheap jordan shoes
adidas outlet online
polo ralph lauren outlet online
Siempre habrá una razón por la cual podrán comprar Bolsas Michael Kors Precios de los minoristas en línea. Los compradores de hoy que estén interesados en comprar Michael Kors Rebajas podrán descubrir cómo pueden obtener los mejores resultados que siempre quisieron simplemente haciendo ruido con lo mejor de Bolsos Michael Kors Outlet que ofrecen más allá de precios asequibles.ReplyDelete
Dessutom med så många alternativ att välja mellan, har det blivit praktiskt taget omöjligt för köpare att ta reda på hur de kan köpa Designer Michael Kors Väska Rea online utan att behöva investera för mycket pengar eller tid i scouting den lokala marknaden som annars skulle tyckas omöjligt att göra först . En riktig äkta Michael Kors Rea skulle kunna ge dig tillbaka tusentals dollar och det är något som de flesta inte har råd med. Du kan faktiskt köpa Michael Kors Plånbok online.
Maintenant, la question se pose de savoir si vous pouvez réellement trouver en ligne authentique Longchamp Soldes bon marché qui sont vraiment authentiques et la réponse est oui, vous pouvez! Un des sites les mieux notés et les plus populaires pour localiser le Sac A Main Longchamp en ligne parfait pour votre collection personnelle est eBay. Rappelez-vous, juste parce que vous êtes en mesure de magasiner en ligne Sac À Main Longchamp sur eBay à des prix incroyablement bas ne signifie pas qu'ils sont faux ou de qualité bon marché.


text: Mousse Visits Cannon Beach Heather asked whether we wanted to go to Cannon Beach this afternoon. I think my standing answer to that question is, "Yes!" Off we went. We took Mousse so she could have some fun off-leash time on the beach. Oh my! What fun. :-) Author: Brent Logan Engineer. Lawyer. WordPress geek. Longboarder. Blood donor. Photographer. Ally. More about Brent. View all posts by Brent Logan


text:
Content is fire. Social media is gasoline.
Video content is one of the most versatile and profitable digital marketing tools out there, and social media fuels the internet. When you combine the two together, the opportunities are endless in gaining exposure for your personal or professional brand. Video as a means of advertising and storytelling is no longer an option, it's become a necessity; in fact, 70% of marketers say videos are responsible for more conversions than any other type of content.
There's no doubt that social media video should be an integral part of your company's long-term content marketing strategy; and if you're not leveraging video to grow your business, you're missing out.
However, it's not quite as simple as creating a clip and posting it. Social videos require optimisation for the platform they are to be featured on. The team Nocturnal House knows how to harness this potential and can guide you through the entire process. We work with you to condense and deliver the required information into short, "snackable" content for Social Media platforms and audiences.
Our content creation is all about delivering key messages as part of an ongoing strategy, whilst being engaging, memorable and on trend. Want to connect and build an on-going, long-lasting relationship with your customers? Whether you want to develop a brand identity or share a story, we work with you every step of the way to forge a compelling connection with your audience across all platforms.


text: MESHKATI is delighted to announce the opening of a new hair centre in London, at 10 Grosvenor Place. The new hair centre is located in a beautiful British townhouse in Belgravia. Led by Amy Meshkati, the centre gathers leading hair specialists and researchers, a team dedicated to providing advanced and personalised solutions to any hair loss concern.


text:
For many retailers, product returns feel like a bottomless mineshaft into which they pour money. Many seek to cut their losses through liquidation, but it's not much relief: retailers typically recoup just 12% to 25% of an item's original cost through liquidation, according to the Reverse Logistics & Sustainability Council.
Fortunately, there is a lot that retailers can do to turn that bottomless mineshaft into a motherlode of value. Optimizing returns policies and processes can even help deepen customer relationships and drive future sales. Here are ten ways retailers can improve the returns process and the bottom line as a result:
1. Make returns policies more liberal. Meta-research by University of Texas-Dallas concluded that that leniency in return policies increases purchases more than it increases returns.
2. Track everything. One missing button seems minor. Ten missing-button returns in two days can flag an entire shipment of shirts with missing buttons that can be pulled off the site before they turn into next week's returns. Little things can help you discover big problems.
3. Connect parts of the business that don't usually talk. The more marketing knows about what really happens in customer service or the warehouse, for example, the better they can understand the merchandise and connect with consumers.
4. Don't rely on a spreadsheet. Sifting through endless columns of data will cost you hours and obscure meaningful insights. Instead, use returns analytics software to aggregate customer feedback easily so you just have to pay attention to the insights.
5. Act on insights immediately. One electronics client was experiencing steady product returns due to damage to the lower left corner of incoming TVs. ReturnLogic investigated and determined that the packaging was causing the problem. One misplaced piece of foam was leaving pressure marks on the TVs and causing high rates of returns. Once we notified our client, they repacked the TVs, avoided future returns, and as a result saved $36K.
6. Learn from your mistakes. Every retailer struggles with product return rates until they start facing down the problem. In start-up world we realize the most important thing is that we learn from mistakes, not that we never make them.
7. Turn a return into an opportunity for loyalty. Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Georgia State University discovered that "a satisfactory product return experience can lead to increases in customers' future purchases and referrals and in the profit they yield for the company."
8. Get the right people and process in place. People and process are as important as the technology. Here are best practices many companies never establish: getting manufacturing, marketing, customer service, R&D, etc. around the table for a monthly check-in to set goals, share insights, and use metrics to measure progress.
9. Choose software that integrates with existing systems. To do its job, returns prevention software needs to access key data stores within your business. Make sure its API enables tight integration with your merchandising and warehouse management software.
10. Start with a baseline analysis to measure improvement. You won't know if you're getting close to that rich vein of gold unless you are measuring how deep you're drilling.
The answer to many retailers' merchandise returns problems can be found by prospecting right in their own data. Adopt these ten tips, and you'll be well on your way to striking it rich in returns insights that will drive your business forward.
These Stories on Returns Process
Copyright © 2020 ReturnLogic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


text:
It's as simple as that…and yup, that's all I'm going to say. It's all about the quote today pandas!
So go create your own story where you are the leading character! Don't let anyone else write the plot for you.
❤ ❤ ❤
Lifestyle Blog
Chasing the Sun Around the Globe
lifestyle, Wellness, Travel, Decor
Paradigm Shift, Mindfulness, and Personal Empowerment
Frank, Candid, Honest Thoughts
Beauty, fashion and culture for busy shes.
Life is just a story. And I've got a pen.
Trials and tribulations of the sartorially obsessed
A positive environment for people who like nail polish colours, catwalk updates, Prosecco, intersectional feminism and everything in between…welcome to my world!
courage, resolution, strength of character
Never Try Never Know
In the sea of dreams.
Me, Myself and My Musings
A blog about beauty, style, shoes, fashion and lifestyle
Portland, Oregon | Est. 1993
My thoughts come to ink
Life, Inspiration, Love, Mental Health, Beauty, and much more!


text:
Dr. John (Jack) Ingari is an orthopedic surgeon in Baltimore, MD, specializing in hand surgery and elbow surgery.
Dr. Ingari served as a chairman and flight commander at an air force medical center, where he was responsible for the manning, budget, and war-time deployment of orthopaedic surgeons in the largest U.S. Air Force Orthopaedic Program. During his military service, he was deployed in Iraq, where he operated a large Air Force Theater Hospital, caring for thousands of injured soldiers and civilians.
In his post-military career, Dr. Ingari has been treating patients, as well as mentoring medical students and sharing his experience through various publications, presentations and teaching opportunities.


text: To the yeast mix, incorporate the yogurt and milk. Mix until smooth, by then fill the dry fixings. Blend to combine, by then dump the hitter out onto a floured surface and control with your hands until it outlines a smooth, fragile ball, around 2 minutes.Recognize the hitter in an ideal enormous bowl lubed with olive oil and spread with an ideal kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let climb at room temperature until increased in size, around 2 hours.Warmth the olive oil in a sweeping Dutch grill over medium-high warmth. Working in clusters to keep away from clog the pot, cook the marinated chicken on all sides until cooked through and singed, around 20 minutes. Sprinkle in more oil, as required, to shield the meat from clinging to the base of the pot. Trade the carmelized meat to a plate as it completes cooking and set aside.