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Punk Rock Paint, GCRL, Condition:Poor and John of Kettleart here are the prizes you can choose from. Travis gets first shot by picking 5 prizes, after he has picked I will let Sean know what is left and he can pick his three, then John can pick two out of the remaining items and then Jim can pick one of the remaining items.
1. 50 different Tony Gwynn cards-Punk Rock Paint
2. Sammy Sosa screen play card-GCRL
3. La Danian Tomilinson Gladiator of the Gridiron action figure
4. 10 certified Baseball Autographed card-Punk Rock Paint
5. Mike Schmidt MacFarlane Action Figure-Condition:Poor
6. Mickey Mantle MacFarlane Action Figure-Condition:Poor
7. Jim Brown MacFarlane Action Figure-Condition Poor
8. Roger Staubach MacFarlane Action Figure
9. Peter Maravich MacFarlane Action Figure
10. Oscar Robertson MacFarlane Action Figure
11. Ladianan Tomilinson MacFarlane Action Figure-Kettleart
12. Tony Gwynn screen play card-GCRL
13. Jacoby Ellsbury MacFarlane Action Figure-Kettleart


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On the last day of 2018, I can finally say I finished this project. I'm not happy with the outcome. But I think it's important to be honest about the things that go wrong, as well as the things that go right.
We're all learning as we go through this live, right?
I wrote the first part of this post back in October, when I took the chairs apart and stained them using General Finishes Java Gel Stain. Then they sat in the garage throughout November and December. Part of the reason for that was the holidays, but the other part was the fact that I lost my staple gun.
A place for everything, and everything in its place, right?
Wrong. The staple gun was in one of the plastic bins where we store Christmas lights.
Oh well. I found it. And I reupholstered one of their chairs. To be honest, I'd done it once before and was unhappy, so I tried, tried again. I'm less unhappy now but it's still not where I wanted it to be.
The chair I decided to tackle was one of the side chairs that had a "dip" in the middle. It made for tricky seating! When I took it apart I realized that there is a tough piece of mesh within a hole in the seat board, and it had come lose. So the first thing was to staple that back in place. It was in fine shape so didn't need to be replaced.
The old foam had become misshapen due to the loose mesh, so I replaced that. The first time, I kind of "sawed" the foam, and I ended up with jagged edges that showed through the fabric. Looked awful. I did some more research online and came up with this video :
The second effort looked much better. Then it was just a matter of positioning the fabric I'd selected, the foam, and the original chair seat board (with mesh now firmly attached) and stapling it into place.
Finally, the chair seat and pad were ready to be screwed back onto the chair. The final result?
You can probably guess why I'm not happy, but in case it's less obvious in the photos:
- the foam is probably too tall. I should have gone with 1″ instead of 2″
- I accidentally puckered the fabric in the front
- Overall, the thinner and lighter-colored fabric shows every detail of the foam underneath. I wish it looked more like the original
If I had to do it over – which I won't, because these are going out in the garbage where they should have gone to begin with! – I would get materials from a more specialized store, not Hobby Lobby. I'd probably go with a darker material, or at least a thicker and more stiff fabric that "holds its own" a little better than this more drape-y fabric.
Live and learn! It's totally fine, since we rearranged and got rid of the table where these were being used, and I want to put occasional chairs in that area rather than obvious dining chairs.
The good news is that I got to practice with the Java gel stain before I tackle something that's attached to the house (ahem…cabinets)
If any of you have tackled a similar project, particularly the upholstery bit, please feel free to give me your advice! I'd love to know where I could have made a different choice and had a better end result.

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Step 1. Shake the liquid liner well before use.
Step 2. As with any liner, apply the product over the lash line. Don't be shy! you don't need to be an artist for this bit either.
Step 3. Allow the first coat to completely dry, 30 seconds or so.
Step 4. re apply another layer, followed by a 3rd and 4th coat.
*leave all layers to completely dry 100% may take 2-3 minuets*
Step 5. Carefully remove the lashes, trim to size if necessary (this may mean loosing one magnet and the end section of the lash)
Step 6. Where the magic happens!… position the lashes over the liner , watch the lashes stick themselves into place! No more glueing your eyes shut! You. Are. Welcome!
Use the nifty little brush to really work the product into the base of the eyelashes allowing the magnets to attach themselves to the skin or the hair, which ever feels more naturally comfortable.
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Global Challenges
Workshop: Enhancing Procurement Integrity through Collective Action
The workshop focuses on the importance of procurement integrity in light of estimates that the global procurement market is $14 trillion and the cost of corruption can add from 5-20 percent – and sometimes even more – to the cost. The potential monetary loss is staggering as is the impact on the lives of citizens depend on public services and who pay for them.
Addressing corruption in procurement requires governments to operate according to a rules-based, transparent and predictable regime, companies that refuse to pay bribes to win contracts and citizens who are aware and engaged.
Governments around the world have undertaken commitments to increase transparency in procurement – including commitments under the UN Convention against Corruption, UNCITRAL Model Law on Procurement, the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement and the consensus-based APEC Transparency Standards on Government Procurement. However, there is little evidence of whether or how effectively governments are implementing their commitments and, equally important, whether the private sector is playing its part in improving the integrity of public procurement through adherence to anti-bribery standards and practices in public contracting.
Transparency International-USA (TI-USA), with support from the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), has undertaken a project in cooperation with other TI National Chapters to assess how well political commitments are being implemented in practice and to develop recommendations for governments and the private sector to enhance integrity in procurement. This workshop will provide an opportunity for TI National Chapters to present their findings on APEC member economies' progress implementing the APEC Transparency Standards on Government Procurement (APEC Standards) based on an assessment of legal and regulatory reforms to date and on consultation with the private sector in each country. The consultations provided a business perspective on what needs to be done by government and the private sector to improve procurement integrity. The workshop discussions will contribute to the accumulated findings and recommendations which will then be used for advocacy of further reform within the countries.
Workshop Coordinator: Aleksandr Shkolnikov, CIPE
Workshop Moderator: Nancy Boswell, TI USA
Workshop Rapporteur: Shruti Shah, TI USA
Aleksandr Shkolnikov, CIPE – the importance of procurement transparency to the private sector. He will describe CIPE efforts to strengthen private sector adherence to anti-bribery policies and programs, address procurement transparency, and promote collective action as a means of addressing corruption
Eduardo Bohórquez, TI Mexico – the procurement climate in Mexico as well as findings from the project, sharing lessons learned and ideas on how government, businesses and civil society can cooperate to ensure a fair, predictable and rules-based operating environment in Mexico and more broadly. He will also discuss the short- and long-term goals for action in Mexico that were identified through the project
Matthieu Salomon, Towards Transparency – the procurement climate in Vietnam as well as findings from the project, sharing lessons learned and ideas on how government, businesses and civil society can cooperate to ensure a fair, predictable and rules-based operating environment in Vietnam and more broadly. He will also discuss the short- and long-term goals for action in Vietnam that were identified through the project.


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Visited the V & A, amongst other times, way back in Apr 2013.
As usual, you can only really get to 1 or 2 areas each visit as it is just so vast. But on this occasion, amongst the snaps I took were a bunch of their "Buddha" collection.
So have just uploaded them to new gallery on the site.
(I did notice some new exhibits, in one of the main corridors, last visit there. Will try to get snaps of them next time.)


text: When life gets too much (as it so often does) and you just want to escape from the world (we all know that feeling) I've found just the place to run away to with the right amount of luxury, indulgence, peace and tranquility! It's the haven they call ARIA at vegas! Just the remedy you need for a short getaway from reality! First stop after check-in, once you've ditched the luggage in the capacious room and taken in the stunning views of the clean City Centre below (and the familiar, glittering Vegas landscape beyond) is to hit the pool. But if you want that extra touch of luxury then you need to sort yourself out with a celeb-style cabana. This comes equipped with your own TV, lounge area, mini bar (fresh fruit platters await), and private sun loungers. And like any self respecting VIP, you are also given your own fabulous waitress to attend to your every food and cocktail need to make you feel right at home! When it comes to evening meal then it's my top recommendation that you make your way down to Aria's only Michael Mina restaurant, the French themed Bardot and start off with their most delicious cocktail "Le Detroit." From there allow the friendly and attentive staff to advise you on food choice as there are too many gorgeous options. Although, when it comes to dessert I will pass on the recommendation I got from staff around the resort (yes, the dish has become that infamous) to have the Chocolate Macaroon, which is in fact a giant macaroon with just the right ratio of crunch and goo. Although don't fall for the tip to get it "to share", I could have totally consumed a whole one to myself! By the next morning you'll be in the swing of things and want to indulge in more luxury, but before you hit the food and cocktails again, you need to head on over to the Spa for an Aria Signature Massage! This will do the trick in working out any aches and pains and soothe away the stress of life beyond the walls of the resort! And once you have been massaged into a comatosed state of relaxation then you'll want nothing more than to while away the hours in the many tranquil rooms and pools on offer, from the Salt Room (where you can meditate while inhaling the intoxicating aromas of the salt walls surrounding you.) Or drift off on the heated stone beds that warm you up from within. Or you can sink into the hot pool out on the terrace that overlooks the pool deck below. Thankfully your treatment includes a day pass and you can sneak back to the spa up until 8pm that evening! When it comes to lunch then you MUST head on over to Julian Serrano for the most mouth watering tapas you can imagine! I'll let the photos do the talking (just mind you don't drool on your laptop) their cocktails compliment each dish perfectly! And their signature dessert (a favorite with most guests I've been told) is the Churros with spicy hot chocolate dipping sauce! Make sure you have plenty of time to enjoy lunch here, it is not to be rushed! Aria resort's in house show is the Cirque Du Soliel spectacular that is Zarkana. Now I used to be of the believe that once you've seen one cirque show, you've seen them all… but not so! Zarkana has great humor and lots of light relief in between the nail biting stunts and acts that will have you holding your breath in awe. (Beware front rowers, there's audience participation at some points!) Yes, make sure you arrive early to enjoy the cast interacting with audience members – and if you're really lucky, you might you get sat on and kissed by an unusual creature, as I had the pleasure of experiencing!! After the show you'll want to take in another show, but of a different nature! Sage restaurant is a sophisticated and elegant eatery where you will be waited on by Bond (no seriously, his name was Bond and he was so welcoming and lovely!) The food was spectacularly presented and their signature Beef Cheek was fall-off-the-bone, melt-in-your-mouth, out of this world fantastic! The cocktails were divine too with interesting lavender twists and retro themes. So by the time it came to bid Aria Resort a farewell, I did so reluctantly, as you can imagine. But not wanting the luxury to end I booked myself aboard the LuxBus America. This coach was equipped with TV screens and our very own in house compere who made the 6 hour journey back to Los Angeles (via Anaheim) bearable! We watched a movie, had a stop in between, were handed nibbles and refreshments along the way. A civilized end to a most amazing trip! Send me pictures of your own vacation and make me jealous I'm not back there with you! INSTAGRAM @ThisIsHayleyNolan For find out more about Aria resort or to book your stay visit: ARIA.COM and to book your travel to and from Vegas visit LUXBUSAMERICA.COM


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I gape Wide eyed At the dancing steps. How happy, How jovial, The young and the old. Swaying and chuckling At the party . While I sit , With my baby In the lap. My feet longing to dance , My heart waiting to break free. But , wait , Dear heart, Keep patience. Coz... Continue Reading →
The lazy woman's guide to being a super mom !
Time and again I am enquired about my routine and how I manage to do so much with my kids and work. Here is a gist of how I, despite being my lazy self manage to somehow do it all , or at least make it appear so 😜. I am a working mother of... Continue Reading →
Please don't label your child a 'fussy eater' . In fact don't label at all.
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T.V. is slowly creeping into my toddler's life and I am struggling !
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BabyMoon in Cape Town, South Africa : Few Essentials , Do's and Don'ts
Just when you think you have all your cards sorted, your plans in order , just then , at that very moment, life throws you a googly. In the month of March 2016, my husband and I : being the meticulous travelers and planners that we are, had pre-booked a thorough 10 day trip to... Continue Reading →
Speech Development Milestones : Red Flag Signs and When To Seek Help
Early years (from birth to 5 years of age) are crucial for language skills development . Children learn by participating in to and fro communications with the adults in their close circle. If the child communicates less , then that can hinder essential feedback and input required for his/her speech development. Early language intervention is... Continue Reading →


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Training Higher Education Teachers' Critical Thinking and Attitudes towards Teaching it
Teachers play a crucial role in attaining a major objective of higher education: fostering students' critical thinking (CT). Yet, little is known about how to foster teachers' own CT-skills and attitudes towards teaching CT. In a quasi-experimental study (N = 54), we investigated whether a three-session teacher training on (teaching) CT (n = 32) positively affected higher education teachers' CT-skills and their attitudes towards teaching CT compared to a control condition (n = 22). The training consisted of explicit instruction on common reasoning biases combined with assignments focused on the teaching practice. Results showed that the training improved teachers' performance on trained but not on novel CT-tasks. Also teachers' ability to detect biases in a written student product improved; however, despite a small improvement, they still had difficulties in correctly explaining those biases. Possibly due to ceiling effects the training did not affect perceived relevance of teaching CT. Finally, perceived competence in teaching CT decreased temporarily after the first training session but this negative effect disappeared after the final third session. Future research should investigate ways to promote teachers' ability to transfer trained skills to other CT-tasks, their ability provide feedback on students' reasoning (i.e., bias explanation), and their attitudes towards teaching CT.
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|Contemporary Educational Psychology
Janssen, E.M, Mainhard, T, Buisman, R.S.M, Verkoeijen, P.P.J.L, Heijljtes, A.E.G., van Peppen, L.M., & van Gog, T.A.J.M. (2019). Training Higher Education Teachers' Critical Thinking and Attitudes towards Teaching it. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 58, 310–322. doi:10.1016/j.cedpsych.2019.03.007


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Staff Spotlight: Lisa Kirk
Lisa Kirk, Director, Clinical Service Integration, recently completed her Master of Arts in Leadership with a Health Specialization at Royal Roads University. We spoke with her about what she learned and how it will help in her role at Copeman Healthcare.
Tell us more about what your program was about.
The program focused on personal leadership, organizational change, real world problem solving and systems thinking and planning. The course combined a lot of project work both online and through an in-person residency. There was an emphasis on collaborating to solve problems within any group dynamic.
My cohort of 40 included leaders in the healthcare field from across the country. From physicians to EMS first responders, the breadth of knowledge was outstanding.
What were your primary goals going into the program?
Strong leaders are essential in any organization, so developing that skill was important to me. Secondly, I was excited for the opportunity to apply my knowledage to a practical organizational leadership project.
What was your key takeaway?
I was reminded to take time to reflect in any situation. We lead busy lives and can get caught up in the moment. Learning takes place when we stop and think about a situation and consider why something is happening.
Was there something you learned which surprised you?
Leadership is like running, it takes time and practice. It's a skill that is constantly evolving, just like the people in your organization. Also, there are different types of leadership that should be used in different situations; there is no set answer, and what works today might not work tomorrow.
How is your new expertise being applied at Copeman?
My focus was on enhancing employee engagement and collaboration, because together these lead to healthier individuals and a healthier organization. At Copeman, effective employee engagement results in direct improvements to quality of care. In our multi-disciplinary approach, better collaboration enhances our care model and the way we communicate with our clients.


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Paul George says he "would have been in a Lakers uniform" had Indy not traded him to OKC last year.
George was determined to play in his hometown of L.A.
Paul George revealed to ESPN's The Undefeated that he "would have been in a Lakers uniform" if he had never been traded from the Indiana Pacers.
Story from @MarcJSpearsESPN: https://t.co/lAHpxb4DAV pic.twitter.com/GYwXPIDEqf
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) October 18, 2018
PG ended up inking a four-year max deal with the Thunder this summer, and credits their front-office for taking a "hell of a gamble" on him.
Per ESPN:
"It was 50-50 on deciding whether I wanted to come back home or if it was smarter to be in the situation I am in now," George told The Undefeated. "But it wasn't overstated. I wanted to play in L.A. That is where I wanted to go. Had that trade never went down, had I played one more year in Indy, I would have been in a Lakers uniform."
Looking back, George praised [Thunder GM Sam] Presti for gambling on him.
"It was a hell of a gamble. That was balls to go against L.A. They tried it, tested their luck and Sam came up lucky," George said.
Paul George: 'Unfortunately, Wasn't Traded to the Lakers'


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Condé Nast Partners With Amazon
by Karen Chen
The major magazine publisher announced last week that it will partner with online retailer Amazon in order to streamline its subscription process. Read More
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ELLE Magazine Partners With NET-A-PORTER
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The recent partnership between ELLE magazine and NET-A-PORTER allows us to combine two of our favorite things, shopping and flipping through magazines. Read More
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The Fancy x Oscar de la Renta x Mobile
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The New York-based website that's designed to save you money on your favorite items has created mobile apps with the help of Oscar de la Renta. Read More
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Not Just A Label Partners With WGSN
by Lauren Bailie
In celebration of it's fourth anniversary, Not Just A Label has partnered with online-trend analysis and research service WGSN. The company will be offering its exclusive content to NJAL designers for an astounding 98% off throughout the month of May! Read More
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Vegetable-bean soup makes a healthy meal all by itself. This is the reason I always have a bunch of vegetables in the fridge and my own frozen chicken stock in the freezer. It was "Soup for Dinner" night tonight. So I thawed some of my homemade stock and added… carrots, potatoes, parsnip, celery, cabbage, broccoli, kale, spinach, asparagus, cannelini beans, some leftover diced chicken, orzo, and parsley. It's basically a delicious vegetable soup but the added chicken and beans provide protein and fiber for a complete meal and a filling one. I was going to have one bowl but it was so good I had two! There were more vitamins in this healthy meal than any vitamin pill.
Soup for Dinner
It's good to eat citrus fruit
The similarity between round citrus fruits––like lemons and grapefruit––and breasts may be more than coincidental. Grapefruit contains substances called limonoids, which have been shown to inhibit the development of cancer in lab animals and in human breast cells. For anyone concerned about eating grapefruit, limonoids are found in all citrus fruits, which have many known health benefits so some citrus should be part of any healthy diet.
Chocolate French Toast
Chocolate French Toast? It sounds like dessert but it's actually a healthy breakfast. My easy recipe is made with a soft 100% whole wheat bread and heart-healthy dark chocolate. The chocolate is a good way to get your family to eat more whole grains and nobody has to know it's actually good for you. So it seems like a perfect idea for Easter brunch… (Click here for the recipe)
Virginia has an oil question
Is it necessary to use canola oil in your recipes, such as the Sweet Potato Choc. Cake and baked donuts, also I have a high grade of cocoa, buttered, can this be used, purchased at Penzey's spices., or should I go with the cheap cocoa? Thanks.
My Response…
My cake and doughnut recipes do call for oil but if you want to eliminate the fat altogether, I don't think it would taste as good. Some people use apple sauce or fruit puree to replace oil in baking but I have never been satisfied with the result. If you just want to use a different kind of oil, you could use any vegetable oil or extra light olive oil. I'm not clear on your cocoa question. You can use any brand of unsweetened cocoa powder but not the solid unsweetened chocolate bars for my recipes. If using the bars, you would have to make other adjustments to the recipe and the bars have more fat which I work to avoid. I use the powder because it has less fat than the bars. Please clarify your question if I didn't answer clearly enough.
Green Eggs, No Ham
There's nothing like a good start to the day with a protein and veggie packed breakfast, especially one with this many antioxidants. My healthy recipe uses three different green vegetables but you can make it your own (try to keep broccoli in the mix for cancer protection). I have this with a slice of toasted Squirrely Bread (it's a high fiber/whole grain bread I usually get at Whole Foods) and I'm good to go for hours. Once you prep, it's ready in about 5 minutes. Click here for the recipe. – Jenny Jones
Shortbread Cookies
Shirley asks… Have you ever made shortbread cookies? We used to buy Archway but can't seem to find them anymore. They were the best we found. We love your granola and several other recipes. I enjoy your website.
My Response…
I don't make shortbread cookies because they always call for so much butter. – Jenny Jones
3-Hour Dill Pickles
I saw my first really good, crisp pickling cucumbers at the market this weekend so I bought some and rushed home to make my 3-hour refrigerator pickles. It only takes about five minutes to put this easy recipe together and they really are ready in 3 hours! Crisp, tangy, and super easy. If you want fast dill pickles, click here for my recipe. – Jenny Jones
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Blueberry Coffee Cake
Wait 'til you taste this moist, delicious blueberry streusel coffee cake. It's an easy recipe made with whole grain flour and no butter. And blueberries are in season right now so you won't need a loan application to buy them! Click here for the recipe. – Jenny Jones
Homemade potato gnocchi
It only takes three ingredients to make soft and tender potato gnocchi. My Polish dad was the cook in our family and he used to make them and called them kluski which I later learned are the same as Italian gnocchi. In Poland they are called kopytka and the Polish way to serve them is with fried bacon and onions but nobody needs to do that any more! I prefer gnocchi Italian style as a side dish with red sauce or as a main dish topped with my homemade bolognese sauce. Anything you can do with pasta, you can do with gnocchi and it's a pretty simple recipe. Plus they freeze beautifully. Click here for the recipe. – Jenny Jones


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Dr. Ganasoundari is the founder and managing editor of Rehoboth Academic Services which supports research scholars across the globe since 2013.
She has 22 years of experience in editing, training and operations. She has worked in Publishing and ITES industries.
She is a certified copy editing trainer and conducts open-house Copyediting and Proofreading Certification Course.
Ganasoundari's last corporate assignment was as Head, Operations, Anexas. Prior to that she had worked in Laserwords – DGM, Training, RR Donnelley (formerly known as OfficeTiger), and Scientific Publishing Services. She has a PhD degree and has published several papers in international journals.
She is an expert Thesis consultant and mentor for research scholars. She has been conducting "Art of Thesis Writing" workshops in various cities including Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli - Dharwad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram and Bangalore. She also conducts statistical analysis foundation workshop on SPSS, and an expert in AMOS and PLS. She is being regularly invited as guest faculty to various colleges and universities to conduct workshops.
She is six sigma black belt certified and have conducted six sigma training programs.
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Junttan PM 26 Pile Driving Rigs
The PM 26 is a multipurpose pile driving rig that is used for heavy-duty working and is one of the lightest and most efficient in its category. The rig has proven productivity due to easy and fast handling of piles and top pile driving performance with Junttan hydraulic hammers and rotary heads. An optional side drill or vibrator hammer makes pile driving even more efficient in some soil conditions.


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Pink Lamb Baby Quilt features baby lambs in a green star design with pink checks for the back. All done in soft flannel. Back of the quilt done in 3 strips of pink check flannel fabric. The middle layer made with warm cotton batting. Quilt binding finished with a double fold and machine sewn for extra durability. Quilt measurements are 36.5 by 46 inches.
Ready to ship free shipping in the USA. All of my quilts are handmade with love in my smoke-free studio each quilt is unique and handcrafted with care each block was hand-cut and hand-pieced by me it would look great for a little girls nursery would also make a perfect baby shower gift.
Pink Lamb Baby Quilt
Easy care: wash in cold water on delicate cycle no bleach tumble dry on low.
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A limited Museum release of our iconic Everest Grenache which won the trophy for "BEST SINGLE ESTATE WINE IN THE WORLD" at International Wine and Spirits Competition 2010.
From a premium single parcel of Grenache in the Greenock sub-region, the wine is hand-crafted with the use of small open fermenters, hand-plunging and carefully basket-pressed. It then spends 24 months in new French oak puncheons before being bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve the purity and flavours of the wine.
2008 was a particularly ideal year for Grenache in the Barossa with warm-temperatures cooling off towards the end of vintage when this late variety was picked.
A graceful, elegant yet powerful Grenache rated amongst the best in the world.
97 Points – Huon Hooke:
Deep red colour with a purple tint. The bouquet shows development and is beautifully complex, with a savouryness that is apropriate to its age. Vegemite yeast-lees character, the palate absurdly rich and concentrated, super-ripe, a touch raisiny, fabulous wine. Luscious and terrifically long
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"Now I know you're the one
Who's gonna make things right again
And I may lose the battle
But you're giving me the will to try" ~ Billy Joel "The Night Is Still Young"
So, for this week at any rate, last week's flurry of moves worked. My team moved from 13th into 12th, which is the final playoff position in that 20 team league. I hope they helped y'all too. I have no idea if I can hold the position or gain further ground, but I aim to try.
The trade deadline in real life hits this week, and with it (or soon after) come most fantasy trade deadlines. So it is go time if you want anything beyond what is readily available on waivers to save your season. You may lose the battle, but they are giving you the will to try.
Hold 'Em
Asher Wojciechowski (Woj)
I have no idea if that is his nickname or not, but I am a lousy speller, so I'm going with it. Woj is in an interesting spot. The Orioles traded Andrew Cashner and John Means is hurt, so even if Woj stunk, there was a fair chance he'd still get innings. However, he has NOT stunk.
Every other year, someone gives him a chance to throw some big league innings. 2015, 2017, and now 2019. He misses bats and doesn't walk a ton of guys. Those skills are more important than ever in a juiced ball environment. Even better, he's finally learned how to miss the big part of the plate, and his 3.60 ERA is supported by a 3.93 FIP and 37:8 k:bb ratio in 30 innings. There honestly might be something here the rest of the way. I took the chance in one league, and bid (and missed by 16 total cents) in another, so I'm practicing what I preach on this one.
Anthony Santander
The Orioles were enamored enough with Santander to make him a rule 5 pick when he'd yet to see action at AA. They stuck with him during a generally abysmal 2018 season. He's still only 24 years old, and now he's batting .299 with 8 home runs in less than 200 at-bats this year. I don't know if it's real, especially given his mediocre AAA numbers. What I do know is that Orioles liked this kid enough to draft him out of A+ ball, and keep him – so they are absolutely going to keep playing him and find out. If you need outfield at-bats, he's an interesting target.
Austin Nola
He's caught, played shortstop, first base and second base. He might be 29, but Mallex Smith isn't hitting. Dee Gordon is hurt and has lost a step (or seven), and Gordon's replacement lasted 5 innings before a concussion felled him (get well soon Tim Lopes). There's playing time to be had in Seattle, and so far he's getting it and hitting .318. The batting average might tail off, but even if it does, it's a lost season is Seattle. They might as well see what they have in Nola. And if the average doesn't tail off, they have even more reasons to play him. I made this move too.
Bubba Starling
Once a draft and prospect darling, Starling is 26 now. That said, he finally made the adjustments at AAA this year and earned a call-up. As Whit Merrifield, Ben Zobrist, Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista and Tommy Pham can attest – sometimes these adjustments can stick. I'm not saying Starling turns into any of those players, but the man was once drafted 5th overall. There's real talent here, and the Royals are on the highway to nowhere this year. He may just play his way into (or out of) their long term plans. Either way, he'll play, and that means some precious at-bats – especially if you just lost a Nick Markakis or someone to injury.
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Luke Jackson, Hector Neris, Greg Holland, etc
Every team seemingly wants to improve their bullpen at the deadline this year. It's an epidemic. Because of that, unless you're closer is elite, there is a good chance he ends up on a new team or in a new role by Thursday. If your reliever plays for the Braves, Nationals (except maybe Doolittle), Phillies, Red Sox, Cubs, Brewers, Cardinals . . . don't hold onto them if someone offers you something useful. There's no telling what their job or uniform colors will be come Thursday morning.
Giants relievers
In the reverse of the above, the Giants seem determined to buy ignoring the fact that July hot streaks typically peter out without postseason berths, and their run-differential does not support their performance. So Will Smith and Sam Dyson and Reyes Moranta owners beware – you're fortune in saves and holds is probably going to go backward as the team holds onto its best pieces. Instead of putting Will Smith in the position to grab a ton of saves down the stretch for the Braves or Red Sox, he's going to still be in San Francisco, getting 1 or 2 a week for a .500ish team. If the Giants are buying, you should be selling whatever shares of their bullpen you own.
Eric Sogard
Listen, if you don't root for Sogard, you probably don't have a heart. That said, Sogard has one home run and zero steals in July and is moving to Tampa Bay where no one is truly an everyday player. If you want optimism, he has hit for a higher average on the road so far. If you want pessimism, he's slashed .211/.297/.211 at Tropicana Field in his career. I'm not telling you to cut him, but if someone comes calling, it's ok to move on. We'll always have June 2019 where a small bespectacled man randomly hit .374 with 5 home runs – and we'll always love him for it.
If you're not visiting Fantasy Rundown for all your fantasy baseball needs – you're doing it wrong.


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Decking & Pavers
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Integrating An Outdoor Oasis Into Your Home Design
With a little creativity, you can upgrade your outdoor space to a beautiful outdoor summer oasis. No matter the size of the space you are working with, you can bring a relaxing and tranquil feel to your backyard. Creating the space is something you can make easily enjoyable and involve the whole family in.
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Smart Switch is a battery-powered wireless switch with up to four different functions that can control the SG Smart devices.
Smart Plug
Smart Plug is a device that can be connected to a power outlet and thus turn on and off the connected installations such as a coffee machine, TV or electric heater. The installation can be turned on and off at the plug, but can also be controlled and programmed via the SG Smart App.


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Gonzalo Higuaín made history on Tuesday night in the Champions League. The Argentine wasted no time getting involved in Juventus' game against Spurs on Wednesday night. He landed a double in the quickest time ever in the Champions League by hitting the back of the net twice in 8 minutes and 7 seconds.
Mr. Chip confirmed it as a new record. He beats out Julio Ricardo Cruz, the previous record holder, who scored two after 8 minutes and 30 seconds against Spartak Moscow in 2006 for Inter Milan. 'Pipa' could have added a third, which would have been his first hat-trick in the competition but he crashed his penalty off the top of the crossbar.
He also came close to breaking a Juventus record with the quickest goal ever in the Champions League but Alessandro Del Piero has him beat with his 20-second striker against Manchester United in 1997. Higuain's first came after 73.


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The Supplement RX line is a group of pharmaceutical grade, market tested supplements. Each produce has been carefully formulated with individual components assayed for purity and potency in FDA approved labs. After the assure process, these raw materials are quarantined for two weeks and assayed again. Only then are these raw materials available for manufacturing. Supplement RX's rigorous standards and manufacturing process bring superior quality products to the consumer.
We believe a wide variety of nutrients in optimum levels are critical to a healthy body.
So why supplements? Here are our six most compelling reasons:
- Make up for what the diet is lacking
- Help the body function at its highest level
- Compensate for problems with food production (soil depletion, food irradiation, environmental pollution, genetically modified foods)
- Replenish nutrients destroyed by lifestyle choices (smoking, alcohol consumption)
- Help the body cope with stress, as nutrients are depleted at a higher rate
- Supply nutrients as the level of natural production decreases with age
According to a new survey by Ipsos-Public Affairs (NYC) for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, almost 80% of US physicians and over 90% of nurses recommend dietary supplements to their patients. Additionally, the stymy reports that 72% of physicians and 82% of nurses use supplements themselves. Steve Mister, CRN CEO, commented that this survey- a first for the industry- reveals the important part supplements play in a healthy lifestyle. Consumers who currently take supplements as part of their wellness routine can feel good about a vote of approval from this respected group of healthcare professionals. Consumers who have not considered the role of supplements may want to reconsider.


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Get the skinny on zero clients vs. thin clients
Thin clients used to be the thinnest, but now zero clients are giving them a run for their money with almost no storage or configuration requirements.
Zero clients are similar to thin clients in their purpose -- accessing a desktop in a data center -- but zero clients require a lot less configuration.
Zero clients tend to be small and simple devices with a standard set of features that support most users. They also tend to be dedicated to one data center desktop product and remote display protocol. Typically, configuration is simple with a couple dozen settings at the most, compared to the thousands of settings in a desktop operating system. Zero clients load their simple configuration from the network every time they are powered on, which means the zero clients at a site will all be the same.
Zero clients support access to a variety of desktop types, terminal services, a virtual desktop infrastructure or dedicated rackmount or blade workstations.
Zero clients vs. thin clients
The basic premise of a zero client is that the device on the user's desk doesn't have any persistent configuration. Instead, it learns how to provide access to the desktop from the network every time it starts up. This gives a lot of operational benefits because the zero client devices are never unique. This contrasts with a thin client, which may have local applications installed and will hold its configuration on persistent storage in the device.
The original thin clients were much like what we now call zero clients. They were simple devices that gave access to a desktop in a data center. Two factors led to the evolution of thin clients into thicker devices. The first was PC makers' entry into the thin client market, and the second was a need to work around the limitations of remotely displaying a Windows desktop.
A brief history of thin clients
Thin clients became a mainstream product class shortly after Microsoft introduced Windows Terminal Server and Citrix launched MetaFrame, both in 1998. To enter this market, PC manufacturers cut down their desktop hardware platforms. They repurposed their PC management tools, reusing as much technology as possible from their existing PC businesses. This meant that a fairly customized Windows or Linux setup could become a thin client. But even a customized Linux build usually has local configuration and a fair bit of storage. As a result, these thin clients were not so thin, and their management tools could be relatively complex.
The other motivation to thicken clients was the need to handle rich media, such as video. Early remote display protocols didn't produce great results, so technologies for thin client video rendering appeared. These used media players on the thin client rather than in the desktop, transferring the compressed video stream over the network. Now the thin client needed video codecs as well as a local operating system.
Over time, optional features for USB redirection, a local Web browser, Voice over IP integration agents and multi-monitor display support were added. Each additional feature increased the configuration and complexity of the thin client. After a few years, thin clients turned into small PCs. Some even added PCI or PC Card slots.
These thicker thin clients get quite close to a full PC in terms of capabilities and complexity. Instead of simplifying management, the thin clients forced IT administrators to manage the device on the user's desk as well as in the data center. This is obviously not what we had in mind. Zero clients are a return to the simpler devices on user's desks with simpler management.
Operational and security benefits of zero clients vs. thin clients
Any worker can use any zero client because the zero client doesn't store anything unique. This gives workers the flexibility to access their desktops from any zero client anywhere in the organization, reducing the need for employees to carry laptops between branch offices or shared desks. An organization can simply provide desks with zero clients, with all uniqueness stored in the data center desktop.
Another benefit is that a new zero client can be shipped directly to the user. There's no need for desk-side support or preconfiguration. All the zero client needs is a network connection and a power source. For an organization with many branch offices, this simplicity saves time and makes it considerably easier to set up a new hire or support a worker whose device is failing. Companies can even keep a spare zero client at each branch, which eliminates shipping delays.
More on zero clients vs. thin clients
Hardware breakdown: Thin vs. thick vs. zero clients
Choosing and managing thin clients
Pros and cons of thin clients vs. thick clients for VDI
Zero clients usually load their configuration from the network, often from a few files and shared by every zero client at a site. Changing a configuration generally means changing these shared files and then rebooting the zero clients. Updating zero clients is generally the same process: Place a new firmware file alongside the configuration files and reboot the zero clients. The new firmware is automatically loaded when the zero client boots. This makes it fairly simple to keep zero client builds consistent, so long as users turn off their zero clients at the end of the day.
One common reason to deploy data-center-based desktops is to contain data so a company's intellectual property isn't distributed to every desk. Because zero clients usually have almost no persistent storage, there is far less chance of critical data remaining on the device. Also, the zero client doesn't run a general purpose operating system, so it's unlikely to be compromised by a virus or network intrusion. In fact, this lack of local storage is a deciding factor for deploying zero clients in some highly secured environments.
Zero clients provide these benefits without the intrusion of a local operating system. For example, users don't want to see how the client device handles the USB key they just plugged in -- only their desktop should care. With thin clients, however, a local operating system must identify and handle the USB device before handing it over to the remote display client and then the user's desktop. Besides this being a slow process, there's an increased chance that something along the way will fail. Zero clients simply hand the USB device directly to the desktop, resulting in a far more PC-like experience. Zero clients also tend to show a far leaner local interface, getting to the user's desktop with fewer dialogue boxes than thin clients.


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What is the Ka'aba?:
The Ka'aba is an ancient stone structure that was built and re-built by prophets as a house of monotheistic worship. It is located inside the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Ka'aba is considered the center of the Muslim world, and is a unifying focal point for Islamic worship.
The Ka'aba is a semi-cubic building that stands about 15 meters high and 10-12 meters wide. It is an ancient, simple structure made of granite. In the SE corner, a black meteorite (the "Black Stone") is embedded in a silver frame. Stairs on the north side lead to a door which allows entry to the interior, which is hollow and empty. The Ka'aba is covered with a kiswah, a black silk cloth which is embroidered in gold with verses from the Qur'an. The kiswah is re-done and replaced once a year.
According to the Quran, the Ka'aba was built by the prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael as a house of monotheistic worhip. However, by the time of Muhammad, the Ka'aba had been taken over by pagan Arabs to house their numerous tribal gods. In 630 A.D., Muhammad and his followers took over leadership of Mecca after years of persecution. Muhammad destroyed the idols inside the Ka'aba and re-dedicated it as a house of monotheistic worship.
In Arabic, the word halal means permitted or lawful. foods are foods that are allowed under Islamic dietary guidelines. According to these guidelines gathered from the Qu'ran, Muslim followers cannot consume the following:
- pork or pork related products
- animals that were dead prior to slaughtering
- animals not slaughtered properly or not slaughtered in the name of Allah
- blood and blood by products
- alcohol
- carnivorous animals
- birds of prey
- land animals without external ears
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text: Gleaned from sources in the Far East, Ame-Tsuchi-jitsu is the Asian art of using one's own mind strength and mental awareness as a way to prevent one's enemies from gaining power over them. The power of Ame-Tsuchi-jitsu helps ward off the mental and physical attacks of one's foes, vanquishing them by turning their own weaknesses against them to manipulate, manhandle and maim them. The newest psychological martial arts guide from Dr. Haha Lung delves deep into the historical, psychological, spiritual and mystical elements of ancient Far Eastern teachings.


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This is an excellent paper from an otherwise controversial researcher: Robert Lindsay: Beyond Highbrow – Robert Lindsay.
Here is an excerpt from the paper:
It is a common line among hardcore White racists such as White nationalists that Black Africans were Stone Age people who had no metal working, no agriculture and no civilization of any sort by the time the Europeans contacted them.
The movement of agriculture in its full array from North Africans to Sahelian Blacks is shown to be a lie and it may perhaps have even gone the other way.
It's true that Africa south of the Equator lagged behind, and racists love to go about this, but the truth is that there were no animals to domesticate down there nor were there any plants to domesticate either.
The Sahelian Blacks probably had equivalent intelligence to the Blacks south of the Equator. They were just better positioned to receive animals for husbandry from Southwest Asia, and they had plants that could be domesticated.
Modern Blacks reach the middle Nile by around 4,000 YBP. At 3,000YBP, the Bantus spread from Cameroon all through East, Central andSouthern Africa, bringing agriculture, and iron-making, with them.
Read Full Paper here: The Development of Agriculture in Africa


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Cool tattoo designs for men in Detroit, Alabama
Design lovers might refer to tattoos as "ink", "items", "skin fine art", "tattoo fine art", "tats", or "job"; to the makers as "tattoo design artists", "tattooers", or "tattooists"; and to areas where they work as "tattoo outlets", "tattoo studios", or "tattoo parlors".
Original tattoo ideas for men.
Tatts may look actually cool, offered a lot of thought has actually gone into selecting your design, as well as derived clearly on the understanding that this is actually a long-lasting marking on your physical body.
Standard tattoo designs are often laid out in black, as well as at that point filled out by black shading or other colors blended with black ink.
Think me, There are bunches of design designs in this particular planet as well as students would find easily one ideal tattoo style for students.
Do not hesitate in order to get a design that does not possess a deep definition if students really love the concept.Today there are a ton of renowned tattoo design performers and a whole lot from stylish, attractive and classy designs out certainly there. Amazing tattoos will certainly influence you to obtain your personal ink performed merely discover more about the designers and also the tales behind them.
Beautiful tattoo ideas for women.
Old or even historical tattoo designs will certainly never ever head out of design in designs world.
For tattoo abusers, total back tattoo designs are commonly their tastes while reduced back tattoos are actually usually loved by alluring and also attractive females.
One of the most common technique of tattooing in modern-day times is actually the electric tattoo device, which inserts ink into the skin by means of a single needle or a team of needles that are actually fastened into a bar, which is actually affixed to an oscillating unit.
Whether they are actually inking a layout students have actually given all of them, deciphering your quick in their own way in which or even preparing food you up something entirely from square one, they are actually called design performers for a main reason.
Design designs can be actually integrated right into a custom item that are going to be enjoyed for a life time.
If you're getting a tattoo since you're higher or even intoxicated, defiant or even your friends are actually goading you, at that point you are actually getting a design for all the inappropriate reasons as well as the choice you make is likely to reflect this lack of focus.
Tribe tattoo design designs come in various distinct types, like butterflies, the sun, the moon, bears, paws, star tattoo designs and a ton of abstract craft.
These 3 designs are actually one of the best well-liked tattoo design concepts for males.
The Oriental word irezumi means "attachment from ink" and can easily imply tattoo designs utilizing tebori, the typical Japanese hand strategy, a Western-style equipment, or even for that matter, any technique of tattooing making use of insertion from ink.
For a design the various other men are actually heading to like, the pinup lady can't be defeated; as well as if it transforms off the females, after that you won't lose your time along with them, given that women that like this are actually the ones students prefer anyway. Some folks send their own layouts or talk to the tattoo design musicians to create something that they always keep hoping approximately.
One of the most vital point is that the tattoo design performer is knowledgeable, particularly in carrying out freehand job without a ton of lays out as well as rules.
Some tribal cultures traditionally developed designs by reducing layouts into the skin and also wiping the leading injury with ink, ashes or various other agents; some cultures proceed this strategy, which may be a supplement to scarification.
Whether students go with a personalized created tattoo design or will somewhat play that safe within a traditional piece, this aids to possess ideas prior to helping make any sort of type of long-term spot on your body system.
Men today just who are actually getting this design from tattooing are projecting not simply cool, yet also hard and also an even a little intimidation, along with their wickedly curving and frankly dark theoretical concepts.
Whilst commonly individuals will link up all the tattoos on their arms in to even more from a sleeve design, it is actually turning into increasingly preferred to obtain tons of much smaller layouts up your upper arms that are not always linked by everything.
Sometimes less is actually even more within tattoo designs and students only must have a concept similar to this to possess that attractive as well as substitute appeal that a bunch of gals as well as fellas are actually opting for in these times.
Today a lot of males and females loving sleeve designs go with canvas styles.
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The Association of Legal Aid Attorneys/UAW Local 2325 (ALAA) represents 1,200 criminal, juvenile rights, and civil practice attorneys and advocates in the New York City Metro Area. Founded in 1969, we are the oldest union of public defenders, civil, and juvenile attorneys in the country. Every day, our members fight for justice for poor and low-income New Yorkers.
Despite the daily hardships that we face – struggling to provide quality representation while handling unconscionable caseloads coupled with inadequate levels of support staff and resources, not having the capacity to assist all that seek our help, struggling to make a living on lower wages than the private sector while strapped with high levels of educational debt – we fight every day with pride on behalf of the neediest of New Yorkers.
Equal access to justice is an important issue for labor. As attorneys, we see every day the adversity low-income New Yorkers face when they confront the legal system on their own, without the aid of a trained legal advocate. We see this in the many forums in which we appear as Legal Aid staff attorneys for our civil clients: housing court, civil court, welfare centers, unemployment offices, administrative hearings for administrative benefits ranging from food stamps and federal disability benefits to welfare and Medicaid. We see this in State and Federal courts. We represent New Yorkers on matters involving housing, homelessness, benefits, disabilities, family law, domestic violence, prisoner's rights, reentry, elder law, consumer law, foreclosure, immigration, employment, tax law, and health law.
We currently represent members at the following organizations:
Asian Americans for Equality
CAMBA Legal Services
Federal Defenders of New York
Nassau County Legal Aid Society
Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem
New York Legal Assistance Group
Legal Aid Society of New York City
Legal Aid Society of Orange County
Youth Represent
Our Local Union By-Laws set forth the mission of ALAA as:
Article III: Principles & Purposes
It will be the purpose of this union to:
- Organize and unite into union all staff attorneys of The Legal Aid Society and similarly situated workers;
- Improve the working conditions, treatment, wages, benefits and professional standing of staff attorneys of The Legal Aid Society and protect all staff attorneys from illegal, improper, arbitrary or discriminatory treatment;
- Ensure the provision of high-quality legal services to our clients and advocate for the improvement of these services within the Society and in other appropriate arenas;
- Advocate for the advancement of the interests of our clients and of poor and working people in general through political and legislative outreach;
- Maintain relations with other labor organizations and work cooperatively with other unions for the advancement of the interests of our members, our clients and of poor and working people; and
- Educate our members in the history of the labor movement and develop and maintain an informed and dignified membership in the ranks of organized labor.


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I've lived in many cities across three states, been employed at various places from ages fifteen through thirty-six, been a member of two churches, and now have kids at two schools. In all these places, I've made new friends. Many have dropped by the wayside; many, I still have. And then there are the relatives…lots of them.
How do I keep in touch!
I think I'm considered a "people person" because I can talk to almost anyone; occasionally, for long periods of time.
The problem: there is only twenty-four hours in a day. I enjoy talking, but my other interests and obligations take up significant amounts of time.
So what do I do?
When I'm home, I answer most recognizable calls, but when voice messages are left, I take days to return the call – sometimes a week or two. Ouch. I'm guilty.
Of course, I always answer phone calls from my husband…I do! But, we've discovered email works for us too, therefore, we don't take up too much of each others time during the fleeting day. (My second shift starts at 2:45 when darling daughter # 3 gets off the school bus and I have to be ready to talk to her.)
Sometimes you gotta talk. It's a girl thing. I have two close friends that are my "let me run this by ya" friends. We have to be available to each other for venting, favors, questions, and just, "how ya doin' today."
Oops…forgot about Mom. We talk once or twice a week. Gotta hear the latest gossip and get an update on all the latest ailments that she and my stepfather are having; plus she has to be my "mom" and make sure I'm "livin' right."
When my phone rings in the evening, it's typically a "quick" call from an over-worked mother. Other times, it's someone who doesn't have kids or their kids are gone. It's their "free" time.
Some tell me to call back when the kids are settled, but by that time, I'm talked-out for the day.
Sooo…things probably won't change for awhile. Just know that I love talking to you – just not right now.
Most of you probably have limitations on your phone time, too – or do you? What's your phone time modus operandi?


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Stretching Techniques for Dogs
Posted on : 04/30/2010 11:53:46 AM
The Dog Daily: Total Health
Stretching Techniques for Dogs
By Darcy Lockman for
The Dog Daily
Like us, dogs benefit from stretching: Our muscle cells work the same. This fact inspired the Foster sisters -- Sasha, a certified canine rehabilitation therapist, and Ashley, a certified pet dog trainer -- to apply 20 years of research on human stretching to the canine world. The result is their book,
The Healthy Way to Stretch Your Dog
Below, Sasha Foster weighs in on the do's and don'ts of keeping your adult dog's muscles supple.
Why You Should Stretch Your Dog
It may help to improve overall fitness
Foster says stretching your dog helps maintain joint function. One reason is because stretching produces a muscle signaling molecule called nitric oxide, according to studies on animals conducted by University of Michigan researchers Nicole Lockhart and Susan Brooks. When this molecule is present, blood flow tends to increase, inflammation is kept in better check, and force is decreased during certain muscle contractions, all of which can aid joints and support limb function.
Stretching may prevent tendonitis
Stretching can also prevent soft-tissue injuries like tendonitis, which Labradors and working dogs are particularly susceptible to sustaining.
Stretching may reduce back pain
Stretching can be used to manage back pain that occurs when muscles in the lower back become tight, Foster says.
Stretching can alleviates arthritis
Stretching can additionally decrease the achiness and stiffness often experienced by middle-aged to older dogs, and can even minimize the pain of arthritis. "Arthritis occurs when the bones are rubbing against each other in the joint," explains Foster. "If the muscles are nice and long, the joint is less compressed."
When to Stretch Your Dog
Stretch your dog two to three times per week for 10 to 15 minutes at a time -- but not until after your dog is at least 2 years old. "You do not want to stretch a puppy because its growth plates are still in flux," explains Foster. For obvious reasons, you should also avoid stretching a dog with an acute injury.
Stretch your dog after it exercises. Research on human athletes has demonstrated that muscles need to warm up
being stretched. That principle is no different for dogs. "Stretching before the body is heated can cause injury. We want the muscles nice and warm -- after a walk or a swim -- before we stretch," says Foster.
Where to Stretch Your Dog
Stretch your dog anywhere you would do yoga. "Your dog should be in a relaxing environment before you begin," emphasizes Foster. She recommends that your pet lies down somewhere quiet and that you initially stroke or rock your furry friend before you begin, to encourage muscle relaxation.
How to Stretch Your Dog
Once your dog is lying down and relaxed, put your hand over the joint you will be manipulating. "If you're stretching the shoulder, put your hand over the shoulder joint in order to relax the muscle. The nerves that turn the reflex off and on know your hand is there and keep the muscle from contracting," explains Foster.
Next, lift the limb parallel to the floor and move it slowly in the direction of the stretch. For example, if you're working with the shoulder, first move the limb toward the nose -- it should take three to five seconds to get there. Once you're there and feel a slight resistance, hold for 30 seconds before moving the limb back to where it started and lowering it to the floor.
Shoulder and hip joints should ultimately be moved in four different directions: forward toward the nose, back toward the tail, up toward the ceiling, and down toward the floor. Elbow and knee joints can only be flexed and extended. "Joints should only be stretched within their range," says Foster. "Your dog's joints do what yours do, so use your common sense."
Foster emphasizes that stretching your pet will not only benefit its physical condition but also its emotional state. "You know how you feel after a good yoga class? Dogs feel that way after stretching," she says. "It calms them down and just feels good."
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