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Following a mixed bag of a Q4 report that came in the wake of a healthy run-up, Alphabet (GOOGL) - Get Report investors are in a selling mood.
Excluding traffic acquisition costs (TAC, or ad revenue-sharing payments to partners), the Google parent reported Q4 revenue of $25.87 billion (up 22% annually) and EPS of $9.70. Revenue topped a consensus estimate of $25.57 billion, while EPS missed a $9.99 consensus. Alphabet also announced a new $8.6 billion stock buyback program.
On Friday afternoon, Alphabet's Class C shares were down 4.2% to $1,118.50 amid a broader market selloff. They're still up about 40% over the last 12 months, however. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
1. Ad sales were decent, but TAC trends have investors on edge.
On a gross basis including TAC, Google's ad revenue rose 22% to $27.23 billion, with 24% growth recorded for Google's sites and apps and 13% growth seen on third-party sites and apps. That beat consensus estimates by nearly $400 million.
Paid ad impressions and clicks rose 43% annually -- down a bit from Q3's 47% growth, but still impressive -- with YouTube and mobile search momentum driving a 55% increase on Google sites/apps. Google's average ad price (cost per click) fell 14%, a slightly smaller decline than Q3's 18%. Ahead of Google's report, online ad firm Merkle reported strong Q4 spending activity among its clients on Google Shopping ads, as well as growing uptake for Google search ad solutions that let clients leverage customer and website visitor data to improve targeting.
However, TAC rose to 24% of Google's ad revenue from 22% a year ago. And on a dollar basis, it grew 33% to $6.45 billion, exceeding a $6.28 billion consensus estimate. Google once more blamed a revenue mix shift towards mobile search and programmatic (automated) ad campaigns, which feature higher revenue-sharing payments.
On the earnings call, CFO Ruth Porat said Google expects TAC for Google sites/apps to continue rising as a percentage of revenue (it grew to 12% from 10% last quarter), although adding that the pace is expected to slow after Q1. A revised deal with Apple (AAPL) - Get Reportthat restored Google's status as the search engine for iOS' core search features -- it was already the default search engine for the Safari browser -- appears to be weighing here. Going forward, the EU's antitrust case over Google's Android bundling practices could also boost TAC, should it give Android OEMs the freedom to change the default search engine for their phones.
2. Google's non-advertising businesses turned in a solid quarter.
The Google Other reporting segment, which covers things such as hardware sales, Google Play and cloud apps and subscriptions, saw revenue rise 38% to $4.69 billion, topping a $4.58 billion consensus. Among the growth drivers: Pixel 2 and Google Home Mini sales, Google Play transaction growth and very strong growth for the Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
On the call, CEO Sundar Pichai said Google's total quarterly cloud revenue, which covers both GCP and G Suite (formerly Google Apps) subscriptions, is now above $1 billion. That suggests GCP is still a fraction of the size of Amazon Web Services (AWS), which posted Q4 revenue of $5.1 billion. That's especially true since a decent amount of Google's cloud revenue likely comes from G Suite. But GCP does appear to have cemented itself as a top-three cloud infrastructure player.
In addition, the Other Bets reporting segment, which covers businesses such as Nest, Waymo, Google Fiber and Google's investing arms, saw revenue rise 56% to $409 million. However, the segment also posted a $916 million operating loss, which is just a moderate improvement from a year-ago loss of $1.09 billion.
3. Hardware sales and capex are pressuring margins some.
After rising two percentage points annually in Q3 to 28%, Google's operating margin fell one point in Q4 to 24%. Rising TAC was one culprit for this. Another one: Google's "other cost of revenue," which covers product and service costs outside of TAC, rose 34% to $7.8 billion.
Rising hardware sales contributed to this, as did depreciation expenses for Google's giant data center capital investments. And those depreciation expenses are set to rise further still: Capex rose 40% annually last quarter to $4.31 billion, and Google said on its call it plans to build or open "five big new data centers in the U.S." this year.
Facebook (FB) - Get Report and Amazon.com (AMZN) - Get Report are also rapidly growing their capex; Facebook forecast earlier this week it will spend $14 billion to $15 billion on capex in 2018, more than twice 2017 spending of $6.73 billion. There's something of a cloud data center arms race going on. Hardware and chip suppliers such as Intel (INTC) - Get Report , Nvidia (NVDA) - Get Report , Broadcom (AVGO) - Get Report and Arista Networks (ANET) - Get Report can't complain.
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I like things that are old.
I've been this way for years.
I like hunting for them and I love finding them.
There's something about the stories they hold that grows my affection for them.
Their stories don't need to involve fame, fortune or any note worthy achievements…their cracks and scars are more than enough to endear me to them.
It's a remembrance of how God makes all things new, rather than merely wanting to make a new version of us.
I love this about Him!
You see the newness of the things we frivolously collect quickly wears off…for everyone knows a brand new vehicle loses its value the minute it's driven home, while something old ages in its worth.
So those lines you've been noticing impressing themselves upon your face, are not something you need to be ashamed of
– for they tell the brave story you've been living.
It reminds me of when I was recently walking through the mall and a man at a kiosk was selling some promising potion of the dead sea and he almost convinced me otherwise.
I had already nicely told him 'no thank you' to his offer of some free cream he was passing out offering to change my life in the contents of a small packet when he called after me for his attention.
He said, 'ma'am I don't mean to be rude, but I see you like to take good care of yourself…but…' then he scrunched his nose real tightly and with disgust said but 'your face…'.
You can imagine my shock…
I mean yes I've noticed I'm aging- we all do,
but I've been giving it some extra care rather than just the nightly washing so I thought it was looking rather good.
Knowing the condition of my heart was a bit too tender as I'd just said goodbye to my family and had been missing my Dad this first Christmas without him.
I honestly didn't know if I was strong enough to hear the rest of his sentence, so I quickly said 'no thank you' and kept on walking.
I wanted to tell him more but my heart was aching and I knew when something pierces that deeply, there's so much more at stake than merely his recognition of the lines forming upon my face….
As I walked away I got curious about his statement…
You see, truth is, sometimes I don't know what to say, because sometimes it happens and it's so subtle-
when stuff happens, when words get spoken over me
so quickly I don't know what to do but walk away.
I knew receiving his words meant I would somehow erase the brave truth I was believing and yet there was a sliver of truth in what he said…the lines had been finding their way ever so more recently and the hard of life was being written upon my forehead and cheeks more deeply.
So, I decided it was best to respond kindly and process his words inside my own thoughts.
In the steps away I found myself tempted to turn around and blurt out all of the stories of how those lines found themselves on me.
You see those lines didn't just etch themselves there one day without a whole lot of living and surviving taking place…
If I could have formed the words without totally freaking a mere stranger out I would have told him where the lines came from…
but doing that would have been thoughtless and somewhat cruel.
Yet again if i could have i would have as kindly as i could have, said…
'dear sir,
let me introduce myself.
for you may only see scars and lines scratched into my face
but i'm far more than these wrinkles speak…
i am a daughter who recently buried both of her parents,
parents who loved me even through their own rugged brokenness…
i am a mother to four sons and four other darlings who are up in heaven…yet inside those blessings there's a few lines from the process of growing young boys into men and letting go of babies before they were mine. the letting go of dreams before they were made. the staying up of all hours of the night, rocking and cuddling sick babies.the teaching and training that takes all you have and more.a heart busted up by their love and the love i hold for each one of them. the remaining in and committed to when everything in me was telling me to quit. the hard & holy moments of loving them through their growing pangs in life.learning there is no perfect parent or perfect family that exists, that we are all are in complete need of the grace of God…
i am also the mother to three beautiful daughter in loves who've taught me the blessing of what it means to have your heart stretched even more…i am a survivor who is not willing to allow the scars i've acquired over years of pain to define me but rather describe me….
i am a fifty year old woman who has longed to find love in all the wrong places but wildly found it in the arms of God and the ones He's so graciously given me…
i am healing and finding wholeness because of His love and learning to live fearless as He walks with me through this life…
i am a sister nine times over to siblings that have loved me to infinity and beyond…i am the wife to the man of my dreams who first taught me what authentic love felt like as he's sweetly and respectively loved me, even through my own brokenness and pain. love that has stayed beside when i've pushed him away. love that outlasted the wounds that need healing. love that first told me that divorce was not an option.a love that taught me it could last forever and never be lost…i am a mother who fell down more times than one could count and is wrapped in the biggest wad of forgiveness and grace…
i am a friend who has loved and failed all at the same time…i am both a lover and a fighter…i am a woman who craves healing and is always healing from something…i deeply love and deeply grieve…i am learning to release more than i hang on these days…i am one who has fought her own battle of depression, anxiety and spent years trying to be someone i thought everyone wanted me to be…i have walked beside so much pain and grief too much to list in this one place…i am living proof that God heals and restores...
So Sir,
you are correct in sighting wrinkles and scars upon my face
– for there are many here because these etchings are lines connecting my story,
telling the journey i've walked and the one i'm walking in now…
i don't blame you i know you're just selling what the rest of the world tells us we need…
a special eraser,
one which gets rid of any hindrance or remnant of our hardship and suffering…
but the honest truth is
these lines tell my story,
they speak of courage and they tell of
when I chose to
show up and stay in.
And if we all look closely enough we will find-
we all have them…
because we all have a battle we're fighting…
struggling in our own way.
And sir perhaps i will try your sweet little sample of cream because i know these lines and scars never will go entirely away but perhaps slapping a little cream on one's face never hurt anyone.so thank you dear sir for reminding me this is one brave life i'm living. because life calls us to show up and to live wholly inside every.single.hour we live.'
If only i had seen that this sweet man
reaching out to me was
a reminder of the beautiful story that has been
written across my face….
a story fully written by God,
because He truly does make all things new
-even the likes of us.

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Movie News: First Look at Hailee Steinfeld in 'Bumblebee'; Watch New 'Black Panther' TV Spot
Bumblebee: Our first look at Hailee Steinfeld (above) in Bumblebee (below) reveals the actress in character as Charlie Watson, a young mechanic in 1987 who discovers a beat-up old car in a junkyard may hold the key to defending the universe. Travis Knight directs the first spin-off of the Transformers movie series, which is scheduled for theatrical release on December 21, 2018. [Twitter]
??Who is better? Charlie or Sam?#BumblebeeTheMovie pic.twitter.com/FROxPbLF2a
— Bumblebee: The Movie (@bumblebeefilm) December 25, 2017
??Who is better? Charlie or Sam?#BumblebeeTheMovie pic.twitter.com/FROxPbLF2a
Star Trek: Mark L. Smith (The Revenant, above) will write the screenplay for the next installment in the Star Trek franchise, based on an idea by Quentin Tarantino. The plan is to make an R-rated, adult-oriented movie, which Tarantino may direct. If things work out, Tarantino would also serve as a producer along with J.J. Abrams. [Deadline]
Eternal Beauty: Currently winning acclaim for her performance in Guillermo del Toro's fantasy romance The Shape of Water (above), Sally Hawkins says she hopes that production on Eternal Beauty, in which she would star, will begin production in spring or summer of 2018. The mysterious project has been written and will be directed by Craig Roberts; Hawkins played his character's mother in Submarine back in 2010. [ScreenDaily]
Black Panther TV Spot: A new television spot for Marvel's Black Panther briskly sets up the conflict at the heart of the superpowered action-adventure. Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o and Michael B. Jordan star; it opens in theaters everywhere on February 16. [Marvel]
A king will rise. Watch the brand-new spot for Marvel Studios' #BlackPanther, in theaters February 16! pic.twitter.com/IRWUQDtiEk
— Black Panther (@theblackpanther) December 25, 2017
A king will rise. Watch the brand-new spot for Marvel Studios' #BlackPanther, in theaters February 16! pic.twitter.com/IRWUQDtiEk
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How did this Salon get a 400% increase in its Revenue?
Two Washington based entrepreneurs decided to buy and renovate a salon. After buying the premise and spending $40,000 on decoration, they were understandably short on cash. Unable to spend any on a marketing campaign, they got social media savvy. They created a full strategy, from website to Facebook fan page.
How did they overcome their problems?
5 Top Tips:
- Interact with influential individuals/brands to maximise your reach
- Follow trends trends
- Go to where your customers are and listen
- Give stuff away if you want to get stuff back
- Create a winning strategy and follow it.
They developed an integrated social media strategy. At the centre of this strategy was their blog and website that was used to generate great content. The Facebook fan page and Twitter account then drove traffic to both the blog and the website. By doing this and keeping to their plan they've staggeringly increased their revenue!


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Inside acting : patron of the week
Very glad to be the Inside Acting Podcast's Patron of the Week this week, check out the podcast for a brilliant interview with LA Acting Teacher David Kagen - Part 1 was one of the most inspiring things I've heard for a long time.
"Young actors put on the performance of their lives in a last-ditch attempt to return to the Marian Street Theatre before Ku-ring-gai council determines its fate."
"About 100 young thespians and their supporters filmed a theatrical demonstration outside the closed theatre on Sunday, calling for the council to allow the Marian Street Theatre for Young People group to move back into the space that had been its home for 45 years."
Read more at "Marian Street Theatre for Young People actors fight to return to their home"
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Filing Your Documents Intelligently
Posted on: 26/07/17
If you want to store and process your documents efficiently and effectively, automated document control software is the answer.
We are in a world where we talk about online streaming, view the news on our tablets, have smartphones as well as smart TV's and looking towards a future of electric cars on the road. As the time rolls on and business grows, you cannot help but also notice how much technology has integrated into our day to day tasks at work.
But are you using technology to control and store your business documents? Or do you still have piles of paper stacked up on desks, cabinets, or even lying in folders on the floor?
As piles of paper grow upon desks, ask yourself, is the information which is stored in the documents truly needed? Or can you easily find that information when required? – Who knows what sensitive information lies buried between the sheets!
Developments in technology is making it possible to simplify the way you manage important documents. At the press of a button your business can have all its documents sorted, with all important information extracted and updated into an efficient and effective document management system, so your document is ready for when you need it.
A document management system does exactly what it says on the label; it manages documents.
Document control software is helping organise, store and even track changes in electronic records; because of how simple and easy it is use and adapt to; a document control system provides no burden of integration with current systems and actually maximises workflow and collaboration.
More than digital filing cabinet, document control software can also act as a workflow management system to keep projects moving forward smoothly. A comprehensive document management system can implement a social intranet, with incorporated document control software, department communication functionality and project scheduling can be found in one easy to use platform to serve multiple departments.
Document management systems are helping businesses find important files easily at a later date. If you have a staff member working off site, a document management system can enable users to collaborate seamlessly, no matter where the location. A central and online system enables each member of staff to access files simultaneously, as well as track any revision, document versions and expiring documents in detail.
Understandably security is high on the agenda, as you are putting all the company's important documents online and moving to a paperless office, however a locked filing cabinet is not the greatest form of protection either. A document management system includes administrative control options and features to set user permissions that are tailored to the needs and responsibilities of each staff members. Security functions will provide the ability to refine permissions to documents and develop standard permission profiles so that companies can reference when hiring new staff.
The ability of document control software is limitless and its implementation is not just to transform an office to a paper-less process to store documents. The implementation of document control software is to assist adding efficiency and security into the workplace while improving internal operations, customer satisfactions and quick circulation of information of business news.
Want to store and process your documents efficiently and effectively?
Athena: Streamlined Document Control – https://www.targetis.co.uk/products/athena-document-control-software/


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What's in your Beauty Cabinet?
We asked Sonya Menon, SVP Marketing & Education for Sisley Paris USA, what her beauty routine consisted of.
My Sisley skincare ritual is a calming moment for me to enjoy and escape the hectic nature of NYC—twice a day!
My skincare routine is a blend from several Sisley Collections. I wardrobe and mix and match based on what is happening with my skin at a particular time. This is my current routine.
In spite of waking up at 4:30am every morning, I would never cut a step out of my morning routine, I see and feel a difference when I have accidently skipped a step!
PS. The whole routine takes less than 10 minutes! The key is: a little product goes a long way. If you aren't over saturating your skin, you don't need to wait between each step to apply the next product.
CLEANSE: Buff&Wash Facial Gel
Apply a dime-sized amount after moistening the skin on the face and neck. Using your fingertips, massage in a circular motion, avoiding the eye contour. Then, rinse thoroughly with water before applying a lotion adapted to your skin type.
TONE: Grapefruit Toning Lotion
Wipe a cotton swab soaked in Grapefruit Toning Lotion on your face, neck, and even the eye contour. Allow the lotion to penetrate your skin for a few moments before applying your skincare product.
PREVENT BREAK-OUTS: Intensive Serum with Tropical Resins
"While I can't live without any of my Sisley products, Intensive Serum with Tropical Resins is one of my new favorites. Ever since I incorporated it into my routine, breakouts have diminished, and should a stray blemish attempt to pop up, it is instantly banished! A true miracle!"
SKINCARE PREP: SisleŸa Essential Skincare Lotion
"The Sisleÿa collection is so soothing! I love starting with the Essential Skincare lotion to prep and soften my skin. I noticed that I can use less of my Sisleÿa L'Integral as a result."
LIP CARE PREP: Nutritive Lip Balm
" The Nutritive Lip Balm is perfect for nourishing and softening the lips. It is creamy and looks and feels very natural… no stickiness. It is amazing as a prep before applying a my lip color of choice! Plus, it's super convenient to carry in my purse to touch-up and instantly hydrate during the day."
BRIGHTEN THE COMPLEXION:Phyto-Blanc Serum
Apply to a clean and dry face and neck. The skin feels soft, supple and hydrated. The complexion is luminous and flawlessly even.
FACE: Sisleÿa L'Integral Anti-Age
Apply to face and neck. Lines are smoothed, skin is plumped and durably moisturized. Signs of fatigue are reduced.
EYES: Sisleÿa L'Integral Eye & Lip Contour Cream
"I love being able to use Sisleÿa L'Integral Eye & Lip Contour Cream on the upper eyelids, as I have noticed the area is much dryer and more crepey as I have gotten older. My two pick-me ups every morning are the Ridoki and a cup of coffee."
PROTECT: All Day All Year
Each morning, apply All Day All Year to clean, dry skin on the face and neck using a gentle massaging motion. Moisturized and protected all day long, the skin maintains its youthfulness longer.
MAKE-UP PREP: Double Tenseur
Can be applied over daily skin care, but also as a base for make-up to help foundation last longer and as a touch up over make-up throughout the day.
REMOVE MAKE-UP: Eau Efficace
"Eau Efficace is another favorite. This micellar water, removes makeup, cleanses and tones with just a quick swipe with a cotton pad. I'm always in a rush, and it is perfect when I head to the gym after work and can quickly take my makeup off on the train on my evening commute! No water needed."
CLEANSE: Phyto-Blanc Foaming Cleanser
Apply to the face and neck by massaging with fingertips in a circular motion, avoiding the eye area. Rinse thoroughly with water and follow with a toner adapted to your skin type.
TONE: Tropical Resins Lotion
Apply to face and neck on a clean face. Use a cotton pad to target zones with imperfections or apply all over the face, as needed.
SKINCARE PREP: Black Rose Precious Face Oil
Apply 3 to 7 drops in the morning or evening on bare skin, face and neck, avoiding the area around the eyes. May be used alone or before daily skin care to better prepare the skin to receive its benefits.
ANTI-AGING FACE: Supremÿa at Night
Each night, apply Supremÿa to the face, neck, and décolleté, on clean, dry skin, using a gentle massaging motion until it has been fully absorbed.
ANTI-AGING EYES: Supremÿa Eyes at Night
Dispense one pump on the tip of your finger (use half of this quantity for one eye and the other half for the second eye). Apply the product under the eyes and at the crease of the eyelid, smoothing from inner to outer corner until the product has been completely absorbed.
Products used
Sisleÿa L'Integral Eye & Lip Contour Cream
Complete anti-aging skin care for eye and lip area
$215.00See this product
Purifying Re-balancing Lotion With Tropical Resins
Purifying, Refining and Softening
$95.00See this product
Phyto-Blanc Intensive Lightening Serum
An intensive serum to boost the look of overall luminosity and radiance to the complexion
$355.00See this product
Phyto-Blanc Lightening Foaming Cleanser
A foaming cleanser for a more luminous looking complexion
$135.00See this product


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Josh Davis serves as vice president of policy and partnerships for StriveTogether. He provides leadership and strategy for the organization's policy, advocacy and mobilization work, while also leveraging national partnerships to accelerate progress throughout the Cradle to Career Network.
Prior to StriveTogether, Josh was vice president of external affairs for the Delta Health Alliance (DHA), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting health and education initiatives across the 18-county Mississippi Delta region. His responsibilities included project implementation oversight, resource development, government relations, and external communications and partnerships. While pursuing governmental support sources, he assisted with grant and budget composition, briefed U.S. Congressional leaders and staff on efforts supported with public funds, and shared data and practices that helped to inform policy. Josh joined DHA in 2010 with professional fundraising experience from higher education.
He also served as project director for the Indianola Promise Community and the Deer Creek Promise Community, federally-funded Promise Neighborhoods with DHA as the backbone. These initiatives unite government, nonprofits, health care, education, community and faith-based services to create a pipeline of resources for children from prenatal care through high school graduation. Josh used a results-based accountability framework with staff, partners and local stakeholders focusing on reaching population-level goals for academic success and community well-being.
Trained in results-based facilitation, Josh uses this skill and practice for moving groups from talk to action as they align efforts and reach consensus on shared goals, strategies and accountability. Previously, he held a number of roles at the University of Mississippi, including assistant director for the alumni association. Josh completed his bachelor degree in business administration at the University of Mississippi and earned his master of public administration from the University of Memphis. He is a 2017 Presidio Institute Fellow and was named one of Mississippi Business Journal's Top 50 Under 40 Professionals in 2016.


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3s Swim School Terms and Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions carefully and, if needed, print a copy of it and keep for your reference.
You can have as a one off session to try and see how it goes, but you still need to pay for it a standard lesson fee. After the trial if decide to commit to the full term, your fee will be deducted from the full price, as this is to cover the cost of our teachers coaching time and facilities hire.
At 3s Swim School we will endeavour to find a day and time that suits you best. It will be discussed and agreed with you before the confirmation and a payment for the lessons.
1 month before the end of term you will receive all information regarding the next term. If you fail to send confirmation and to make a payment before the provided due date, your place will be offered to a waiting list, unless special arrangement has been made.
Letting us know you will miss your lesson(s)
It will be much appreciated if you can let us know as much in advance if you are going to miss your lesson(s). As we can try to do our best to use this slot for a make-up session, if that suits someone. Please note that we have limited availability and pool time therefore the more notice we have, the more likely we will be able to schedule a class.
Please DO NOT come to your swimming lesson if you and/or your child have chest infection, heavy cold or any other infectious deceases. Please DO NOT come to your swimming lesson until the symptoms have cleared at least 48 hours prior to your swimming lesson or when your doctor has given the all-clear.
If your child has just a running nose but feels happy and active you will be able to come to your swimming lesson unless your GP has advised you otherwise. Under no circumstances must anyone suffering from diarrhoea or vomiting attend swimming during illness and up to 2 weeks after full recovery and stools have returned to normal. If you are concerned about any medical condition, we ask that you always check with your GP before coming to any lessons.
Taking pictures and a photo image rights
You are allowed to take photographs only of YOUR child and just on a last session of the course. Permission form should be filled up before that.
In line with the 1988 Copyright Act, 3s Swim School reserves the right to use any or all photography or video taken by us during our photoshoots for our own publicity and promotion purposes. Such images remain the sole property of 3s Swim School Ltd and your agreement to these terms releases all image rights in favour of 3s Swim.
3s Instructors and Insurance
Every 3s holds ASA or STA Level 2 certificate or equivalent. NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) NVQ 2 or other Safety diplomas. They are all covered under Public Liability Insurance
We are doing our best to ensure you have the same teacher for all your time swimming with us. However, we can't guarantee that due to illness, or other family and life issues sometimes, so we will provide a cover teacher to continue of the lessons without the break. We will ensure the cover teacher is fully informed and updated of every classes ability, medical conditions and special needs to ensure a smooth hand over and maximum progress
Code of conduct
* All lessons to be prepaid in advance on week one.
* No running
* No eating or drinking fizzy drinks on poolside or in the changing area (water allowed), but only in a plastic sport bottles (strictly no glass bottles on the premises).
* Please remove shoes at door or use a pair of blue overshoes
* Please shower before and after entering the pool to promote good hygiene
* Parents will pass babies aged 0 – 2 years to instructor and enter pool using the ladder
* Parents with children aged 2 years+ will allow them to enter the pool by climbing the ladder, instructor will guide them down the other side
* Please ensure your child is supervised at all times at Angel Swim London, from the moment you enter the school gate to the moment you leave..
* No child is to be left unattended and should be supervised at all times. Parents should bring their kids an pick them up to/from the meeting point on a pool side. (except Babies classes)
* It is your responsibility to ensure your child's safety getting changed before and after lessons
* No smoking anywhere on the premises.
* Parents/Carers are responsible for their charges when going to the toilet.
* Any non-toilet trained swimmer must wear a swim nappy (preferably swim pants over the nappy)
* Ensure changing rooms/showers/toilets are left in the same clean and tidy way you found them.
* No valuables to be left in the changing areas.
* No food on the poolside or in the changing area.
Accepted Swimwear
All our swimmers should have the swimming costumes to be in a pool. It is strictly no underwear allowed to the hygiene reasons. Any non-toilet trained swimmer must wear a swim nappy with a swim pants over the it.
This consists of a Huggies swim nappy (found in all major supermarkets) and a "Happy Nappy" made of a neoprene, wetsuit like material. This double layer of protection ensures that is your little one has any little "accidents" the damage will be contained and we will not have to cancel lessons for everyone else. We are happy to provide you with all the information we can in order to purchase the necessary swimwear.
Lost Property and Valuables
If you lose any valuable items please inform the instructor on the day and email us ASAP on [email protected] and we will do our best to find it. However, we cannot accept responsibility for any lost items, so make sure your valuables are well secured and taken care of. Unfortunately all wet stuff can't be kept due to Legionella risk.
Spectators and parents on a pool side
If you want to bring more than one child to lessons they MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. We strongly advise not to seat on a pool side next to the class, to seat on another end of the pool or in the spectator's area. This helps for your children to focus more on a lesson and their instructor. All this might vary depending on a venue and a pool side shape.
3S Swim Ltd is unable to refund the client as the payment secures the place for the full term. In the case of serious illness (i.e. a broken limb) each case will be considered individually, and in exceptional circumstances, the client may be given the option of carrying lessons over at a later date or will only offer a refund if you have a valid doctor's certificate, but please note there will be a £15 or 10% (the larger amount) cancellation fee from the remaining lessons of the term. Once payment has been made for courses no refunds will be given.
No refunds will be offered in the case of circumstances outside the control of 3s Swim School such as adverse weather conditions, power interruption, and 'act of god' as deemed to be contractually outside of the swim school's control.
For the private teaching in your place, NOT a venue course:
If, for whatever reason, you need to cancel, 24 hours notice must be given or a full price charge will apply.
If the lesson is going in your chosen pool, the client should bring the teacher through, or cover the ticket price.
Amendments to Terms & Conditions
3S Swim School reserves the right to amend its booking terms and conditions and associated documentation at any time.


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With your son's bar mitzvah scheduled, you'll need to get busy preparing for this event in a number of ways. Should you be planning to hold this important gathering in your home, it's likely that you'll want to rent a number of things to help the event go smoothly. Tables and chairs, as well as decorations, can all be useful, but don't overlook a number of pieces of audio and video gear that will augment the caliber of the ceremony for everyone involved. Contact a local AV rental service to explain your needs and discuss the gear that you'll want to use. Here are some examples of gear that will be essential.
PA System
While you won't need a large PA system like the one you might use an in an auditorium, a small PA system will be valuable for the bar mitzvah. This is especially true if you have a large home and there will be a number of people in attendance. A large crowd means that many people will be a considerable distance from those who are speaking, and if these people are older, they may struggle to hear. A PA system, consisting of a set of speakers and a microphone, will make it easy for everyone at this special gathering to hear.
Video Projector
At the bar mitzvah, you might have plans to show some video clips or a series of images of your child at various stages of his life. The best way to do so is by projecting the videos and photos onto a large wall or a screen—for that, you'll need a video projector. This is a superior alternative to using a laptop computer, for example, as the laptop's screen size will make it difficult for more than just a handful of people to see at the same time. You can assess the room and set up the projector where it can play onto a large, white wall for everyone to see with ease.
Video Camera
The importance of this event means that you'll likely want to document it, and you can do better than trying to record it with your smartphone. Rent a video camera from the AV rental service, as well as a tripod and an external microphone. Before the bar mitzvah begins, you can set these devices up in the right area—namely, close to the front of the room and aimed at where the people will be speaking—so that you can capture this critical day in the life of your child.Share
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About a year ago, I started thinking more seriously about helping my kids to have a fun life. I realized that we didn't do very many fun things together, so I started working hard to create interesting things for us to do together. It was really incredible to see how much of a difference just focusing on that made, and before we knew it, things were coming along really well. I wanted to create a blog all about creating entertainment opportunities for your children. Check out this website for great information that could help you each and every day. You won't regret it!


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Floyd, John
- Charles D. Lowery
Floyd, John (24 April 1783–16 August 1837), physician and politician, was born in Jefferson County, Virginia (now Ky.), the son of Colonel John Floyd and Jane Buchanan Preston. Among the first Virginians to settle in Kentucky during the Revolution, Colonel Floyd built a stockade fort near Louisville known as Floyd's Station and achieved prominence in the Kentucky settlements as a soldier, surveyor, legislator, and leading citizen. He was killed in a skirmish with American Indians just weeks before John was born....


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Pool Remodel & Repair
Pool Remodel & Repair
Churchills offers a variety of pool repair services guaranteed to keep your pool in tip-top shape. Thanks to our knowledge and expertise, we are your one-stop-shop for all of your pool needs.
Keeping your pool clean and swimmers healthy:
One important aspect of the repair process involves making sure your pool's filtration system is working adequately so the water remains clean. Dirty water may expose you and your family to dangerous microbes that could make you sick or cause a rash. We understand that this is the last thing you want to worry about while splashing around under the sun. Color and clarity are good indicators of the cleanliness of a pool, and when either look a little off, it may be time to let the professionals check out your filtration system and perform any necessary repairs.
Don't let small details ruin your pool's quality:
Like anything that isn't brand-spanking new, over time, pools endure a great amount of wear and tear. Although this may seem natural, it should not be overlooked. Pool owners may want to try to recognize when it's time to spruce up their pool. Decks, lights and tiles may need to be fixed from season to season, even if there are only small cracks or chips present. Repairing these issues sooner rather than later can save you from larger problems in the long-run and keep your pool running smoothly.
Let Churchill's help:
When it comes to repairing your pool, there's no reason to let yourself experience stress or anxiety. The professionals at Churchill's are qualified and great at what they do, so why not let them take care of it? We don't want you to miss out on any fun under the sun, so call us today. Below are some of the pool repair services we can provide.
Deck repair:
At Churchill's, we understand that cracking and chipping happens. Don't let these issues preoccupy your thoughts while swimming. With a few quick repairs, Churchill's can make sure your deck looks as good as new. In most instances, it is likely that there will be no need for a complete renovation.
Plumbing Replacement:
Unfortunately, pipes don't last forever. This is why it's only natural to find yourself in need of replacing your pool's plumbing. Luckily, you've come to the right place. Since the last thing you likely want to do is dig down into the ground, let us do the dirty work for you.
Do you like to relax after a stressful day by taking a nice, long dip in the pool? If so, you probably want to do this once the sun sets. In these situations, having lights installed can make your pool experience a better one. Churchill's would be more than happy to illuminate your pool by installing or replacing broken or weathered lights. Incorporating LED lights into your design scheme will also allow you to have less of an impact on the environment and your electricity bill.
Tile Cleaning:
Tiles can make pools look clean and the water crisp. However, as the season passes, it's natural for buildup to create an unsightly ring around the water line. When this happens, Churchill's professionals can come to your pool's rescue and eliminate any existing calcium and scum. In fact, in order to keep your pool in tip-top shape, you may want to have the tile cleaned once a season. Calcium buildup is a common problem in warmer climates and requires special equipment to remove. It may be best to schedule a tile cleaning with us before you begin using your pool regularly, but it can be done at any time of the year.
Pool Draining:
Part of being a pool owner is managing the quality of the water. Over time, it's natural for pool water to evaporate. However, this leaves minerals and contaminants, such as sunscreen, dust and pool-maintenance chemicals, to become more concentrated than normal. This can make it difficult to balance the chemical levels in your pool, which is why it's important to periodically drain old water and refill it with fresh water. Doing so can be a difficult task for pool owners, which is why Churchill's is ready to help.
Acid Washing:
Like patio furniture and other outdoor accessories, your pool will inevitably get dirty. To keep it clean, you may want to consider letting Churchill's professionals acid wash your pool. This process strips the top layer of plaster to reveal fresh plaster beneath.
Pool Automation:
Ever wish you could control the functionality of your pool and it's features without having to go flip switches in a control box? You can with an automation system sold by Churchill's. After some work by our professionals, you'll be able to turn on your waterfall, pool and spa lights, heater, etc. from your remote control or your cell phone….yes, there's an app for that!!
At Churchill's, we want you to be comfortable in your pool. If you have a heater installed, like other pool features, they will require upkeep from time to time. In instances where the heater stops working or becomes damaged and requires some attention, we can lend a helping hand and restore it back to normal. If you don't have a heater, but would like to have one installed, call today for your free quote.
Leak Repairs:
Leaks can be a pool owner's worst nightmare. The good news is that they can be easily fixed. Churchill's is ready to find all leaks and repair them to get your pool back to normal in no time. Not sure if you actually have a leak? Call Churchill's and let us take a look.
Salt Systems:
Are you looking to have a salt system installed? Or, have you noticed any problems with your current salt system? If so, reaching out to Churchill's professionals may give you some piece of mind.
Pumps, Motors and Filters:
We'd love it if pools operated seamlessly forever once they were installed, but we understand that over time things happen. Pumps, motors and filters are crucial to the operation of your pool and unfortunately, they can malfunction. Luckily, Churchill's is here for you, and our professionals are ready to repair or replace these components as need be. Note: Florida law now requires any replacement of a residential pool pump or pool pump motor exceeding .99HP to have the capability of running 2 or more speeds. Churchill's recommends upgrading to a variable speed pump/motor when your current one stops working. The good news is that although this requires an initial investment, a variable speed motor or pump can save you between $600 and $1,300 on your electricity bill annually. When you're in need of an update, Churchill's will be at your pool to get you up and running.
Diatomaceous Earth filters (also known as D.E. Filters) need to be torn down from time to time. These filters are excellent for keeping your pool clean, which in turn can keep swimmers healthy, but they require maintenance. In addition to backwashing, you need to have a complete D.E. Teardown at least once a year to get rid of dirt trapped in the filters from the previous year. Churchill's is more than happy to disassemble these units, thoroughly clean each grid and check for any cracks or holes that may affect the filtration process. Once everything is done, we will reassemble your D.E. Filters for you so you're good to go for another year.
Call us now on: 407-557-2730 or send us an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com
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I would recommend Churchills 100 times over! Kevin is very upfront about pricing and conducts himself in a very professional manner. My home's lawn had been neglected for months and I now feel completely confident that with Churchill's work, I won't have that issue anymore.
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18 Apr Cyber Security – Text Message Scam
Never trust a text from your bank
Fake text messages that look like they are coming direct from your own bank are so good, even the Fraud Director at Lloyds Banking Group admits he can't always spot them!
Staying vigilant
Macs, iPads and iPhones are some of the most secure devices in the world, but there is always a game of cat & mouse being played between Apple's security experts and the scammers that are trying to steal our information and money. The best that we, as users, can do is to stay as vigilant as possible, and question anything on our devices that doesn't look quite right.
You may be aware that when a bank sends you a text message they typically do not come from a number, rather it just shows you the name of the bank, as shown here.
NatWest text scam
This is an example of scammers being able to take advantage of this by tricking the phone into thinking their fake message is also from this un-numbered sender. In the next screenshot, the first two text messages were legitimately sent from NatWest, and were relating to events that the user had triggered themselves. The third message however, is a scam.
The link in the scam is called an IP address, and it is very suspicious to be asked to visit an IP address instead of a normal website. The link also includes 'http' instead of 'https'.
The most important difference to be aware of is that the 's' in 'https' stands for 'secure', meaning your interaction with a 'https' website is protected from people trying to listen in and steal your information; you can guarantee that a banking website will always use 'https'.
At this stage it is already suspicious enough for you to contact your bank over the phone to confirm the legitimacy of the message, but if you were to follow the link you would be forgiven for thinking that it had taken you to the official NatWest website.
Can you tell the difference?
As you can see below, the scammers have made a very convincing copy of the NatWest website, but if you were to proceed with logging in, you would be putting your money and personal details at a very high risk.
Here the legitimate website is shown on the left, and the fake website is on the right.
Overall, it is a very convincing copy, but there are a few key differences that should raise alarms. Other than a few missing accreditations and links, the main area to pay attention to is the address bar, where the legitimate site has a padlock, a name, and is coloured green, and the scam site is just the IP address on its own.
The padlock confirms that the website is secure (the same as 'https'), and the fact that the text is in green confirms that the website has even more layers of security to protect you.
Keep up to date
To be as secure as possible, it is always recommended to keep your devices up to date.
As an example, the latest iOS update (iOS 12.2) and the latest Mac update (MacOS 10.14.4) will add the words 'Not Secure' to an address if it thinks you may be at risk.
Here is an example of the same scam website, but this time it is being viewed on iOS 12.2.
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The pseudoscience that lives on the internet says the human body renews itself once every seven years, so I can righteously say that on the 7th anniversary of the self-publication of my incredibly slapdash collection of blog posts and potentially funny rants, someone else wrote this shit, not me.
Archive for the 'Boredom' Category
The Seven-Year BitchPosted: Dec 30, 2018 in book, book review, Boredom, egotistical selfwankery, Fudgecrumpet, funky nonsense, funny, get an ears, not made up nonsense, Parsley the Lion, Patent Nonsense
Tags: amazon, book, fudgecrumpet, kindle
"Where do you get that lovely free tat?"Posted: Aug 5, 2016 in awesome, Boredom, clockwork robots
Tags: amazon, bloggers, china, chinese, clothes, discount, free, freebies, mobile, phone, prize, required, review, reviewers, spy, technology, writers, writing
So I know I've not mentioned it on here in a while, but if you follow me on twitter I still get almost daily packages from 'the Chinese people', Amazon sellers with poor grammar skills who want me to write reviews for them on the various Amazon sites in exchange for free or heavily discounted products.
As often as packages of random tat, I get tweets asking "How do you get all this free stuff?" and while I have mentioned how to do it before, I figured another blog post would make it look like I'm actually producing internet content rather than stagnating and sending people to old shit.
Before I do that, I figured I'd make you exercise your scrolling fingers a bit.
Here's a very small selection of some of the more recent random tat…
Right, if you wanna get involved with what I find hard to tell myself isn't some sort of scam, get yourself signed up with review.directory, leave your amazon profile details (here's mine) and get ready for an influx of poorly google translated review requests from people with suspiciously English names.
They usually request about 300 words in your product review, and a few insist on photos or the occasional video, but you don't need to be as much of a magicial wordsmith like what i is. Just say nice things, end it with a lie about being honest and unbiased and Bob's your Dad's best mate who you call your uncle even though he really isn't. As a computer generated insurance flogging oligarch meerkat would say "Simples."
One thing I would recommend is being a member of Amazon Prime. Yes, it is a bit of a pricey lump, but you get free next day postage in most cases, as well as getting to watch Preacher on Amazon Video.
So, yeah, that's me being useful and helping you get free awesome stuff, so why not buy me a coffee to show your appreciation.
Furious BloggeryPosted: May 13, 2016 in Boredom, egotistical selfwankery, Fudgecrumpet, funky nonsense, funny, Funny Pictures, Obscure, Random Blogness, rant, rants, shitty nostalgia, Shoes
Tags: accounting, baby, bacon, beard, blogging, bullshit, conkers, flip, flip-flops, flop, holidays, horse chestnut, jeans, jimmy, lockpicks, locksmith, locksmithing, mancave, Nonsense, paperwork, picking locks, random, savile, shrub, socks, spain, text book, tree, twitter
Let's write some words based upon 3-word topic suggestions by the people of twitter!
Let's not get stroppy when some of the people can't count to three!
Furious Bloggery!
Batman Vs Superman – But not fighting.Posted: Apr 7, 2016 in awesome, Batman, Boredom, comics, funky nonsense, funny, Funny Pictures
Tags: batman, batman vs superman, chess, games, guess who, movie, superman
Unless you've been hiding in a cupboard with a bucket on your head for the past few months, you'll probably be aware of the Batman Vs Superman movie existing.
I'm not going to pass judgement on the movie as I'm waiting for the blu-ray so I can watch it in my pants.
In the movie Batman and Superman have a big ol' fight for some reason and loads of shenanigans occur and stuff falls over.
The thing is, as a parent you're supposed to teach your kids how to resolve their differences without resulting to fisticuffs.
Things Christmas 2015 has Taught MePosted: Dec 27, 2015 in Boredom, Christmas, Fudgecrumpet, funky nonsense, funny
Here is a list of things I have thought about while battling the mixed feelings of meat sweats and excessive sugar consumption this Christmas. Hooray!
Some bloke's dog dies, he goes off and causes a fuss, gets a new dog. Sure, some of the stuff in the middle is a bit different, but there you go.
Twas The Night Before Star Wars…Posted: Dec 16, 2015 in awesome, bedtime story, Boredom, Christmas, egotistical selfwankery, Fan Art, Fudgecrumpet, funny, Funny Pictures, movie, Star Wars
Tags: force awakens, han solo, poem, release, skywalker, star wars, wookiee


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Fantastic Four #258 is one of the high points of writer/artist John Byrne's run on the book, both in story and art. To describe its essence in a nutshell, it makes apparent Byrne's appreciation for the character of Doctor Doom, with its story a virtual profile of the Fantastic Four's deadliest enemy--an approach never before taken in the comic to this extent, aside from his origin tale. Byrne once did an FF cover which mimicked a stunt used on a cover of Strange Tales, where Doom was effectively used to help sell the book even though the character didn't appear in the story; here, the stunt is reversed, with the Fantastic Four logo naturally present on the cover but the FF are nowhere to be seen within. But if you find, as I did, that you didn't really notice the team's absence, then the credit can be laid at Byrne's doorstep.
As for Doom, this story serves as both a follow-up to his removal of Zorba from power, as well as a prelude to his latest planned assault on the Fantastic Four. Yet also, page by page, we come to understand in greater depth Doom's style as ruler of Latveria, beyond the perspective of his subjects living in fear of him; and though the man still undeniably exudes madness as well as a lust for power, he is a capable ruler who, as opposed to earlier times, now seems to regard his subjects as less of a nuisance and more as a reflection of his status and achievements. It's a change that gives Doom much greater dimension, and in turn makes him a much greater threat.
In terms of the look of the story, Byrne is at his peak here. I can't say I'm the greatest fan of Byrne's inks on his own pencils, but I must say he outdoes himself here. Consider also that for almost all of this story, he's depicting Doom from panel to panel--a monarch not only whose body language is scrutinized, but whose metal mask affords little opportunity for displaying changes in mood or temperament--and for a man whose mood and temperament can change in an unexpected instant, I would imagine that poses quite a challenge to an artist. So often, an artist will resort to inserting creases in the metal near the eyes or forehead, or expanding the mask's mouthpiece in moments of rage--and while Byrne unfortunately isn't exempt from the use of such alterations, for the most part he manages to shift Doom's expressions with a simple use of shadow and reflection, or eye movement, or posture, or even a simple tilt of the head. Annoyance at being disturbed during a meal; contentment with his young ward; contemplative surveyance of a situation. These pencils and inks have Doom's mask speaking volumes.
And so, welcome to an outstanding issue of Fantastic Four--where the title characters are only to be found in a small corner box on the cover, replaced on page one by an imposing figure who seems pleased that he's taken over their book for the month.
What Doom seems truly pleased with in reality is what he sees of the progress of the restoration of Latveria's prosperity and stability since he regained his rule after deposing Zorba. (No, I don't know why he refers to his predecessor as "Sorba" in his reflections. Are you going to be the one to correct him?) In a splendid double-page spread that astonishes in its attention to detail, Doom makes clear not only his approval of Latveria's turnaround, but also the unfortunate fact that his subjects are once more "happy" mostly because they are following a dictate to be so.
Before getting down to the business of Doom's master plan against the FF, Byrne presents several scenes that show Doom in a variety of different lights. The first, "borrowed" from an earlier story in Doctor Strange #57, offers a tantalizing prospect of a meeting that would rival any Doom/FF conflict:
(Strange and Doom would meet to liberate the soul of Doom's mother from Mephisto in the 1989 TPB "Triumph and Torment.")
From there, Doom pays a visit to his ward--the boy, Kristoff, orphaned when his mother was killed by Zorba's forces at the time of Doom's return. In hindsight, we know what awaits Kristoff in his association with Doom; but at this stage, it's reasonable to assume that Doom is grooming him to be his protégé, if not a possible heir.
Byrne then treats us to a little of Doom's typical day, with all the perks you'd expect a monarch to benefit from. (Though I doubt even Elizabeth rises to be dressed in armor by a staff of robots.) Which brings us to that annoying interruption at breakfast, from none other than Hauptmann, Doom's chief scientist, who has news of his progess on a special project assigned to him by his master:
But, given what we know of Hauptmann's character and history, all is not as it seems here. And Doom is nothing if not a fair judge of character, particularly when it goes hand-in-hand with deception.
And so Doom continues his search for the proper receptacle for the artificial energies supplied by his device--and that takes us to the end of Doom's day, where we're reminded that the fragile nature of his sanity makes no allowances for the innocent.
(The raised "eyebrow"--the gaping "mouth"--as we see, Doom has revealed that he's capable of imposing his will even on his artist.)
As for his search, we discover that Doom's efforts have borne fruit, when he locates and retrieves Terrax, the former herald of Galactus, whose body had been severely injured after failing to overcome his master. But now, with his memories of being Terrax also lost, he only knows himself as:
Doom, hardly intimidated, nevertheless reveals to Tyros all that has occurred in his dealings with Galactus, as well as the involvement of the Fantastic Four in the loss of his powers. And Tyros finds himself sufficiently intrigued to offer no resistance at what Doom next proposes:
Once the experiment concludes, it's obvious that Tyros has avoided the fate that Hauptmann suffered. But while he doesn't achieve the same level of power that the Surfer wields, Tyros does recover one more thing:
With Tyros now enraged and gunning for the FF, it takes only a push from Doom to set him on his path of destruction. Once Tyros is out of earshot, though, Doom discloses that his catspaw will be suffering the same fate as those he races to destroy:
This revealing "interlude" now over, the following issue begins an all-out battle which will end up involving Doom as well as the Silver Surfer. And with the Fantastic Four facing a foe wielding even a fraction of the power cosmic, what a time for Reed Richards to be M.I.A.! Whatever happens, it looks like Kristoff can look forward to one heck of a bedtime story.
|Fantastic Four #258
Script, Pencils and Inks: John Byrne
Letterer: Jim Novak


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It's a busy week. I'm in revival and all is going well in Ashe County at Warrensville Baptist. They are such a sweet people. It's been easy to preach to them, because they are used to hearing the truth preached. Of course, I don't mince a lot of words. I preach what the Bible teaches, because there is nothing else I know to preach. Truth is…I've been to some churches that aren't used to hearing the truth preached and when they do hear it…well…let's just say that it's not always well received. I'm thankful that's not the case at Warrensville!
I've been taking Clara and Andrew with me. That's always a blessing. They enjoy the treat at McDonald's afterwards. (Do you think that has anything to do with them wanting to go with me? :)) I want the children to have memories of going with their daddy when I'm preaching. I want them to experience other churches, people, music, etc. It's been a fun week. Unfortunately, a dear saint in the church passed away and the viewing was scheduled for tonight, so the service was cancelled. The pastor asked if I could preach tomorrow night and Thursday night (swapping tonight with Thursday) and I said, "Sure thing!" So, we'll be in revival through Thursday night. Thanks for praying for us!
Last week we were able to watch Josh and Katy's house set up. What a sight to behold!
It was lowered in place in pieces by a massive crane.
It was truly amazing to watch a house go on a basement foundation in a period of a few hours after nothing was there before.
This past weekend on Saturday my dad and my uncle worked like trojans to get the steps put in Josh and Katy's house. These steps go down from the main floor to the basement. They also got the basement door put in. I helped hold things and did what I was told. 🙂 They are the brains and I'm the… (I started to say "brawn")…well…I'm not sure what I am. But, I enjoy helping.
Clara and Andrew enjoyed playing on the mountain of dirt!
The siding will be completed this week and then the inside work next week: doors hung, carpet put down, moulding, plumbing tied in, electrical hooked up. Hopefully in about 3-4 weeks they'll be moving in!
God is good!


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Commercial Solar Brisbane
Queensland is called the Sunshine State: so let's make better use of that sunlight!
It makes perfect sense for Brisbane businesses like yours to use the energy of the sun to power your operations.
When it comes to solar, it also makes perfect sense to choose Pacific Solar for your commercial solar needs.
We install more than just solar panels:
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Why choose Pacific Solar as your commercial installers in Brisbane?
We install solutions, not just panels
Over the years, we've learnt that it's not enough to slap on a generic solar panel and call it a day. No, effective solar installations need to consider your:
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From day one, we're hard at work designing a unique solar system that accounts for all of these factors.
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We first qualified for our electrician's license in 1991, and we've been in the electrical contracting business since 1998.
2018 marks our 10th year since we decided to specialise in solar. During that time, we received accreditation from the Clean Energy Council, worked as electrical inspectors for the Clean Energy Regulator and worked on many large and impressive solar jobs.
We've even successfully installed 772kW systems in as little as 10 weeks. That's a huge amount of power, and requires a lot of solar panels – a task that can take other companies months to complete.


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Few properties in the world possess the history, magic and charm of this iconic chalet in Les Gets. The sympathetic renovation, completed under the discerning eye of Nicky Dobree, has ensured the traditional architecture and authentic features of this eighteenth century farmhouse have been preserved.
Historic, magic and charmed chalet in Les Gets renovated by Nicky Dobree
Interiors are classically elegant, yet the cosy textures and sumptuous furnishings are warm and inviting.Read More
Very Private location with only sounds of tumbling streams and views of the snowy mountains
This chalet is a true retreat from reality; its location is incredibly private and secluded, yet you are only moments from the chic Alpine resort of Les Gets. Standing on the balcony, you hear nothing but the tumbling stream or the morning birdsong; you see nothing but the mountains, the snow-clad pines and the skies.
4 floors of pure Luxury and highly personal service from chalet staff
The chalet's 4 floors and 6 bedrooms accommodate up to 14 guests in pure luxury. The hand-picked team delivers a discreet yet highly personal service, anticipating your every need and leaving you with lasting memories.


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Eukanuba Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food is formulated for large breed dogs that are at least 1 year of age or older. It contains natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin to help support the bones and joints of large breed dogs. The first ingredient is chicken (also contains chicken by-product), which is the main source of protein. The ingredients are combined into a large kibble, designed for large-breed dog's mouths.
Large breed adult dogs
Eukanuba Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food contains glucosamine and chondroitin, which have been known to have positive effects on bone and joint health. It also contains protein, which comes from the first ingredient - chicken.
When switching your dog to a new food, mix your pet's old food and new food together and slowly decrease the amount of old food you give each feeding. Make sure not to exceed the daily recommended feeding amount.
Store in a cool dry place and protect from moisture.
|Guaranteed Analysis
|Crude Protein (min)
|Crude Fat (min)
|Crude Fiber (max)
|Moisture (max)
|Vitamin E (min)
|140 IU/kg
|Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min)
|Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min)
|Glucosamine (min)
|375 mg/kg
|Chondroitin Sulfate* (min)
|35 mg/kg
|Ingredients: Chicken, corn meal, ground whole grain sorghum, chicken by-product meal, (natural source of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine), ground whole grain barley, chicken flavor, dried beet pulp, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, a source of vitamin E), dried egg product, potassium chloride, fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols, a source of vitamin E), salt, flax meal, sodium hexametaphosphate, calcium carbonate, fructooligosaccharides, minerals (ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, potassium iodide, cobalt carbonate), DL-methionine, Choline chloride, vitamins (ascorbic acid, vitamin A acetate, calcium pantothenate, biotin, thiamine mononitrate (source of vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, niacin, riboflavin supplement (source of vitamin B6), inositol, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), vitamin E supplement, brewers dried yeast, beta-carotene, rosemary extract.
|325.09 kcal/kg per lb metabolized energy


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Line Boring Machine
Line Boring Machine Model T8120x20 and T8115Bx16 cylinder body bushing boring machinery are repairing machine tools with high efficiency and high precission. Which were developed in our factory. They can be used for boring master bushing and can bushing of engine & generator's cylinder body in automobiles, tractors and ships etc. If necessary, the flywheel hub bore and bushing seat hole can
Be also finly bored. In order to reduce auxiliary manhours and labour intersity and guarantee machining quality, accessories for centering, sectifying tool, measuring inner diameter, boring rod bracket, tool holder to increase diameter, boring tool micro-adjuster and for distance tool sectifying device can be provided with the main machine.
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It's not always that good things happen to you without you having to try for it. But bad decisions are a thing too. And so are regrets. There have been actors who rejected a role completely when the role tried to pick them.
The entire film could have been another story if the first choices for these movies didn't say 'no'.
Here are 10 Bollywood celebrities that said "thanks, but no thanks"
to these iconic movies that, unfortunately, became classics over time.
Have a look!
Bhool Bhulaiyya: Aishwarya Rai turned down the role of Avni Chaturvedi in Bhool Bhulaiyya.
Role was played by Vidya Balan
Can you imagine our glamorous Aish playing the role of Manjulika in Priyadarshan's Bhool Bhulaiyya? Whether or not, we have to say that Vidya did an incredible job and we can't imagine anybody else as Manjulika. The film received universal critical acclaim and was also a huge commercial success.
Dil Chahta Hai: Hrithik Roshan turned down the role of Akash in Dil Chahta Hai
Role was played by Aamir Khan
Can you believe that the role of Akash was originally written for Hrithik Roshan? After a letdown, the role was grabbed by Aamir Khan and I'm sure Hrithik badly badly regrets that. Dil Chahta Hai directed by the then debutant director, Farhan Akhtar, won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 2001. Bad call!
Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge: Saif Ali Khan turned down the role of Raj in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.
Role was played by Shah Rukh Khan
The legendary Raj and Simran story would have been completely different if Saif said a 'yes'. The iconic film won 10 Filmfare Awards, the most for a single film at that time, and is also a National Award-winning film. We cannot imagine DDLJ without SRK, to be honest. Let's get over it now.
Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela: Kareena Kapoor Khan turned down the role of Leela in Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela.
Role was played by Deepika Padukone
The romantic crime drama film co-written, co-produced, co-edited and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is a remake of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with an Indian twist. The sizzling chemistry between Ram and Leela is outstanding and we're not quite sure if it would have been the same with Kareena in it.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: Kareena Kapoor Khan turned down the role of Nandini from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
Role was played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is still considered one of the finest works of the director. Aishwarya's career span took a leap too after the release of the movie. The film was premiered in the Indian Panorama section at the 1999 International Film Festival of India. Aish must've thanked her stars a thousand times, for sure!
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.: Shah Rukha Khan turned down the role of Munna in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
Role was played by Sanjay Dutt.
Rajkumar Hirani's Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. gave birth to a legendary character and even went on to become a franchise. The shocking this is that Shah Rukh Khan, and not Sanjay Dutt, was the first choice for the film. That's unbelievable and we love Sanjay for every bit of the movie. We wonder how the movie would have been with SRK in it.
Swades: Hrithik Roshan turned down the role of Mohan Bhargav in Swades.
Role was played by Shah Rukh Khan
Hrithik has a history of bad choices but this time we're surely not complaining. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the film received extensive critical acclaim and ended up becoming a cult classic. Maybe the role of a NASA scientist who comes back to India was unconvincing to Hrithik, then. But good job SRK!
The Dirty Picture: Kangana Ranaut turned down the role of Reshma in The Dirty Picture.
Role was played by Vidya Balan
Made a mistake Kangana, yes? The Indian biographical musical drama film was inspired by the life of Silk Smitha, a South Indian actress noted for her bold roles and erotic films. Directed by Milan Luthria and co-produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor, the film received three National Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. Vidya's phenomenal performance as Silk/Reshma won several accolades and was critically approved.
Veer-Zara: Kajol turned down the role of Zara in Veer-Zara.
Role was played by Preity Zita
We missed the opportunity to see the cast of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai together again. The Indian romantic drama film directed by Yash Chopra portrayed a sensitive front to the Indo-Pak relations and was highly praised by critics and masses worldwide. Veer Zara is considered one of the best romantic films in the history of Bollywood films and with this, we're quite in a fix if we wanted Kajol instead of Preity. Maybe not!
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: Katrina turned down the role of Naina in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Role was played by Deepika Padukone
Ah, that hurts! A couple of 'no's' was a huge boost to Deepika's career and one of them has to be Katrina's refusal to do YJHD. The Indian romantic drama film, directed by Ayan Mukerji, received the highest number of nominations in the 59th Filmfare Awards. We think she might have regretted her decision later.


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|The Chalice of Corruption
Target foe suffers -2 Health degeneration. This effect lasts until it is removed by Brother Tosai.
Concise: -2 Health degeneration. This effect lasts until Brother Tosai removes it.
- This effect is placed on characters who accept the quest Drink from the Chalice of Corruption. The quest must be completed before it will be removed by Brother Tosai.
- As long as this effect is active, the players has a yellowish glow on them. This is the same visual effect of disease. However, unlike disease, it persists in towns and outposts.
- Abandoning the quest will remove the effect from the player.
- Although the spell looks active even in a town or outpost, it does not drain health.
- While under this effect, characters will recieve the visual effect and health degeneration in PvP matches.
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118 Lamington Road
QuickBooks Model Office – Desktop Option Only
SB278 – 6 hours (2 sessions)
Attendees will create a model office company, post a large number of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and reconcile their entries to the company's profit and loss report.
Prerequisite: Must have received the Accounting and QuickBooks Certificate. Seating is limited. To register, send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com and provide us with your name, address, telephone number and desired class or call the SBDC at 908-526-1200 x8516.
Instructor: Michele Walten, Walten Small Business Solutions, LLC
Registration is required.
Course fee: Free
Tue/Thu, Mar 3 & 5, 6-9pm
Tue/Thu, Apr 14 & 15, 6-9pm
Tue/Thu, Jun 2 & 4, 6-9pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.


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Note: genres are major film subdivisions. Most movies belong to many genres. The same can be said about subgenres. Subgenres can be subdivisions of genres or genre hybrids. They can also originate from a film era, a cinematic style, a cult audience or a particular market. Most movies belong to many subgenres. Moods are emotions considered crucial to the plot and conveyed through music, dialogue, performances, build-up and pacing. Moods speak to a film's ambiance. A movie usually conveys more than one mood. Antagonists are people or entities that pose a threat to the protagonist, or hero. Antagonist types are divided into 5 categories: visceral, society, science, afterlife and fantasy.


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Iwi and Hapu
Mai i Waitapu ki Rangataua, mai i Mīria-te-kākara ki Whitireia, whakawhitia Te Moana o Raukawa, ki Wairau, ki Whakatū. The ART (Āti Awa, Toa, Raukawa) Confederation has a population of about 40,000 that is inclusive regardless of district boundaries.
Iwi and Hapū within the Kāpiti Coast District
- Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga
- Ngāti Huia ki Katihiku
- Ngāti Kapumanawawhiti
- Ngāti Koroki
- Ngāti Maiotaki
- Ngāti Pare
Waikanae, Paekākāriki, Porirua, Wellington
- Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai
- Ngāti Haumia
- Ngāti Toa Rangatira
Te Kahui Mangai is a directory of Iwi and Māori organisations. The site contains tribal organisations whose mandate is to represent iwi in fisheries, treaty settlements, resource management, groups that represent hapū and National and Urban Māori organisations that have statutory associations with representative iwi organisations. It also shows boundaries for each iwi region. Here are the links from this site for each iwi in our region.
Contact us
Kāpiti Coast District Council
175 Rimu Road
Private Bag 60601
Paraparaumu 5254
04 296 4700
0800 486 486
Fax: 04 296 4830
Opening hours:
8am to 5pm - Monday to Friday
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Sweet newborn Ishan was a perfect little angel during his studio newborn session this past fall. A sleepy, cuddly, little doll baby. His parents were pretty photogenic themselves. Here are some of my favorite's from our time together.
Carrie Howland is a trusted and experienced Charlotte newborn photographer specializing in high quality, beautiful images. Based in Huntersville, Carrie serves the greater Charlotte area including Belmont, Concord. Cornelius, Davidson, Denver, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Ft. Mill, Gastonia, Harrisburg, Huntersville, Indian Land, Indian Trial, Kannapolis, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, Lincoln County, LOSO, Marvin, Matthews, Mint Hill, Mooresville, Myers Park, Pineville, Plaza Midwood, Rock Hill, Salisbury, Statesville, Tega Cay, Troutman, Waxhaw and Weddington.
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Groups/Long stay
Are you looking for a place to stay with a group? At Alibi Hostel we have all facilities necessary for all kinds of groups. With variety of different rooms, we can have up to 64 guests. Together with local event teams we offer a variety of programs, activities and tours. So whether you're out with your sports team, a bachelor party, your company, friends or family, let us know and together we'll make sure you and your group has a blast in Leeuwarden.
Long stay
Are you working or studying in Leeuwarden and do you need a place to stay? We have several rooms available for long stay bookings. Contact us and ask for the options.


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TechEd Was Great...But WTF Was With The Party!?
OK OK, so everyone is recovering from TechEd, getting back into the this and that. And while there has been much talk about the bits and pieces that rocked and did not, I have to say this, "Who was smokin' 'caine during the "Let's plan a TechEd party" meeting!?"
I mean, it was completely gross! And I don't mean Nebraska Gross either!
So let me tease out my top 10 peeves, just for reference when planning next year's party!
- Avoid going to a nightclub! Period!
- Avoid having your attendees faced with Neanderthal Man bouncing at the door (I don't know about you, but only Secret Service agents or Jason Bourne have true reason to wear earpieces! You're bouncing at a skanky nightclub NM, not the White House!!!)
- Turn on the lights! We're not in a server room! We're not trying to "pick up" our colleagues (well most of us anyway) under the cover of darkness! I prefer to see what sticky concoction of alcohol, food and lord knows what else is binding my foot to the floor!
- NRL Rugby Players!!? As the special attraction!? Dude, we're geeks!!! It's TechEd!!! I get physically intimidated by the rather statuesque 17 year old girl at my video store! I have bad memories of the jocks in primary school whipping my chubby behind for aerobic fitness! The last thing I want to do is pretend to care how much trivia strength Mr. Square Jaw Jockman can muster post 10 x Wild Turkey & Cola! Where were the inflatable Sumo suits and indoor jumping castles!!
- F O O D!!! Where was the food!
- VIP Room! PALEEEZE! I don't know where to go from here other than to say, if you are kickin' it in the VIP room at a TechEd party you really need to ask yourself, what would Chuck Norris do!? Easy answer! He'd sidekick you in the head!
- Personal Space! So to get the full appreciation of how enjoyable it was at the party, try to eat a sandwich or drink from a glass while a friend or significant other uses your back as a Tai Bo practice post!
- Toilets! Again, another easy one. Try to avoid having a urinal with an opposing mirror! If I'm looking into a mirror, I only want two eyes staring back at me! TWO!!!
- Rugby players!!!? Ffs! Rugby players!!!?
- And for my number 1 peeve... Dancing Girls!!? Xbox Dancing Girls!!? Now, I'm no prude, but please, a time and place for everything. Did you honestly think this was the way to engage the female audience!? Think they felt special while the scantily clad Xbox dancers regaled the mass of hooting men!!? Think they thought, "Aw, this is unreal! I'm really enjoying this on so many levels!!"? I was waiting for James Brown to descend from a cage in the roof singing "Living in America" while they set off the sprinklers!
Anyway, enough "feedback", I thoroughly enjoyed myself as usual, had a great time catching up with old and new friends, and am looking forward to next year already!! Except, this time, I'll pack my thong!


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Keiss Castle perched at the north end of Sinclair's Bay between Wick and John O'Groats. A good swell travels in from the North Sea. Dunes and a long stretch of beach mark the landward edge of this beach and it is popular spot for walking, just off the popular North Coast 500 scenic route.
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