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Cher is a singer and actress from America. SHe has had a long and unique career that has led to her being fondly referred to as the Goddess of Pop. She was flying high in the American entertainment industry when it was basically dominated by men. She has a unique contralto voice that sets her apart from the crowd by the way she sings and even talks. Cher had a fair share of dominance in the entertainment industry and has a style that has sustained her career for almost six decades.
Cher's Bio (Ethnicity)
Cher's full name at birth was Cherilyn Sarkisian and she was born on the 20th of May 1946 in ElCentro, California to an Armenian-American truck driver father who had drug and gambling problems and an Irish, German, English and Cherokee mother who was occasionally a model and an actress.
While growing up, Cher and her family had little money with her mother having to leave her at one point at an orphanage, she came to visit her every day. Her fascination with entertainment started early. In fifth grade, she produced the musical Oklahoma! for her class; organizing a group of girls and teaching and directing them to act and dance. When she could not convince boys to participate she took on the male roles and sang their songs. She had already developed a low voice by the age of nine and she took Audrey Hepburn as a role model. She started to dress and behave like the character the actress portrayed in the 1961 "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Cher went to a private school in Encino called Montclair College Preparatory School, however, she dropped out of school at age 16 as she simply wanted to be famous and stand out among most of her mates and peers. She left home and moved to Los Angeles in the company of a friend. There she took acting classes while also working by dancing in some clubs along Hollywood's Sunset Strip. She never hesitated to introduce herself to people in the business she wanted to go into; the business of entertaining people. It was in doing this that Cher met the performer Sonny Bono, who would later become her husband in 1962. Bono was working with the record producer Phil Spector at the time and Cher started work as his housekeeper. He, in turn, introduced her to Phil Spector who then allowed her to sing as a backup on some of the records he produced.
Cher and Sonny began a relationship and soon after got married unofficially on the 27th of October 1964. In 1965, as part of the folk-rock duo with her husband Sonny, Cher's star began to shine. They called themselves Sonny & Cher and in that year their song I Got You Babe peaked at number one on both American and British charts. They had sold 40 million records worldwide by the end of 1967. In 1966 Cher also launched her own solo career and had her first million-selling hit in Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down).
The 1970s saw the launch of Cher as a television personality with "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour." Cher had also become known as a setter of fashion trends and was continuing to establish herself as a solo artist, delivering some chart-topping singles. In 1975 however, she got a divorce from Sonny Bono.
In 1979, Cher released a disco album titled Take Me Home and in 1980 she also started earning $300,000 a week for a concert residency in Las Vegas that ended in 1982. The year 1982 was also the year that she made her Broadway debut in Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. She would also star in its film adaptation. She picked up other film credits that included "Mask" (1985) and "Moonstruck" (1987). She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Moonstruck.
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The album Believe released in 1998 shot Cher to a new peak commercially. The Believe track off the album was the highest selling single of all time by a UK female artist. It was the first track to use Auto-Tune. Cher's 2002–2005 Living Proof: The Farewell Tour was also one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time. She earned a whopping $250 million. She released another solo album in 2013 named Closer to the Truth and it became her highest-charting album in the United States.
Son, Daughter
Cher had a child from each of her two marriages. Her union with Sonny Bono produced a daughter known then as Chastity Sun Bono born on the 4th of March 1969. After undergoing a transgender change starting in 2008, Chastity is now a transgender man that is identified by the name of Chaz Bono. He is a writer musician and actor.
Cher got married to another man named Gregg Allman after her divorce from Sonny Bono. With him, she had a son named Elijah Blue Allman born on the 10th of July 1976. He is a singer and guitarist.
Cher is 5 ft 8½ in or 174 cm and weighs 61 kg or 134.5 lbs. In true unrelenting form, she continues to keep fit with a workout routine that ensures she is hitting the gym five days in a week.
Where is She Now?
Cher has had an amazing career. She has won an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards among many other honors through the course of her career. She is one of the biggest music artists in history and she is still right here.
After not doing any on-screen work since the 2010 Burlesque she starred in the 2018 romantic musical comedy film called "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again." She is also scheduled to go on the Here We Go Again Tour for Australia and New Zealand.
She has continued to stand up for what she believes in with her philanthropy and activism in such issues as HIV/AIDS prevention and LGBTQ rights.
Dead or Alive?
Cher is alive and still doing what she loves best – entertaining. She is pretty active and open on Twitter where she is known as one of the most authentic and honest celebrity voices. Her partner for such a long time and ex-husband, Sonny Bono, however, died in a skiing accident in 1998.


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By Marc Parry
"Mitchell Duneier once was a MOOC star. But today he's more like a conscientious objector. Worried that the massive open online courses might lead legislators to cut state-university budgets, the Princeton University sociology professor has pulled out of the movement—at least for now."
"After teaching introductory sociology through Coursera last year, Mr. Duneier extolled his experience in a Chronicle commentary. The New York Times featured him on its front page,and Thomas L. Friedman wrote about him in a column. One of Coursera's founders, Daphne Koller, plugged his course in a TED talk.
"But Mr. Duneier has now ceased teaching his sociology MOOC. The change of heart happened, he says, after Coursera approached him about licensing his course so other colleges could use the content in a blended format, meaning a mix of online and face-to-face instruction. That could save the colleges money."
It may be that the approach that many administrators have taken has changed the impact of the MOOC on education from the possibility "to reach people choosing between a MOOC and no classes at all," to the opportunity to cut costs and other types of courses and personnel.

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What is the Family Volunteering Building Adventure in Kruger all about?
If you're looking for an opportunity for the whole family to engage in volunteering within a friendly community, plus the adventure of a safari experience in South Africa's best known National Park, then this tour offers you the best of both worlds. Not only will you get to enjoy an amazing variety of places on this tour but you will also get to experience some varied and life changing activities ranging from close encounters with big game, to building much needed infrastructure for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children and being a part of Swaziland's vibrant culture.
Your itinerary, subject to change, will look something like this:
Day 1-2 Arrival and Orientation – Upon arrival you will be welcomed by a member of the team who will drive you to your accommodation and the second day begins with an orientation.
Day 3-7 Conservation tour, Kruger National Park – You will venture on a five day tour into the heart of Kruger Park including four nights camping in the park and unlimited game drives.
Day 8-12 Building Project, Ezulwini, Swaziland – Volunteers will spend five days working on our building project which aims to build basic houses for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children.
Day 13 – 14 Experience Swaziland – The last two days of the tour are on a free weekend, a great time to explore what Swaziland or enjoy any of a number of excursions (at extra cost).
Day 15 Return home – On your final day, you will be transported to the airport to return home.
Why choose this Family Volunteering project in Swaziland?
This project aims to regenerate or build homes for vulnerable families that do not have the means or the skills to do so. Harnessing the skills of Swazi builders, you will provide support in the construction and maintenance phases. The result is basic accommodation, which will help to give communities encouragement and motivation and improve their quality of life.
Role of the Family Volunteer
Kruger National Park is probably Africa's most famous conservation area and offers some of the best opportunities to view Africa's big game. Groups have seen lions, elephants, rhino, buffalo and leopards, to name a few. The excitement continues with guided bush walks and a night drive.While in Kruger your guide will teach you about the animals and plants of the African savanna and how important it is to protect this beautiful but fragile eco-system.
In Swaziland you will work with experienced builders, making blocks, laying foundations, building walls, and fitting roofs and doors to finish much needed structures for shelter and education. Instruction will be given and younger children will undertake supportive tasks, with the supervision of parents.
What skills do you need to join this Family Volunteering building project?
For this project, the main skill required is having the motivation to work hard and follow instructions from Swazi builders. Those with particular building, plumbing, electrical and carpentry skills would be a great asset to the project, but it is by no means necessary. Children must be of an adequate level of strength and fitness if they wish to be involved in building work.
To have close encounters with big game
To tour Kruger National park
To have a unique cultural experience
Where will you work in Swaziland?
Accommodation in Swaziland is at a backpacker lodge in the picturesque Ezulwini Valley which is conveniently located next to a road connecting you to your project location and local amenities. As a family you can book a dormitory of 4 or more, or you can opt to stay in a private room, which holds 2 per room – both have communal bathroom facilities. There is a communal Kitchen where meals are prepared on a rotational basis and TV lounge, with much to entertain children, including board games and book exchange and a large deck with pool table & dart board. The surrounding garden also has a communal barbecue and campfire area.
Your accommodation in Kruger will be safari style dome tents with two people per tent – you will need to bring your own sleeping bag. Camps are well equipped with clean toilets, hot water showers and souvenir shops where you can buy drinks, snacks and more.
Details & Costs
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Cost:
– Custom quote as pricing may vary on this project depending on the season and the number of rooms needed.
- Requirements: Minimum age 6 yrs. Note age limit for game drive is 12 years old.
- Location: Kruger National Park, South
- Africa and Ezulwini Valley, Swaziland
- Project activities: Safari, game drives, building walls, laying foundations, painting, gardening.
- Working hours: Monday – Friday, times vary
- Project availability: Arrival dates are the first Monday of each month, except December
- Arrival day: 1st Monday of the month
What is included
- Accommodation: A tent in Kruger park and volunteer accommodation in Swaziland (twin or family room)
- Food: 3 meals per day – Breakfast, lunch and dinner (volunteers help to prepare meals)
- Pick up and drop off from Manzini Airport
- Training: Pre-departure information pack, on-site orientation and project induction provided
- Support: 24 hour support from on-site coordinator in each location and an English speaking guide
- 24/7 emergency number for volunteers and families
What is not included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Visas
- Daily transfers to and from your volunteering project. This will cost approximately 20 rand (£1.50) per day.
- Police/Government Background Check; US and UK citizens will be processed through Kaya (admin fee applies) all other nationalities must provide local police check.
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APPLY ONLINE Click here to apply online and pay your deposit to secure your space on your chosen project. Our advisors will then contact you to guide you through the next steps.
TELEPHONE INTERVIEW Once we've received your application, we'll be in touch to arrange your informal telephone interview with your Kaya Placement Advisor.
GET PREPARED When you've been accepted onto your project we'll send you your Welcome Pack and lots of other helpful information to assist you with preparing for your placement.
We pride ourselves on providing you high quality placement information throughout your application process and whilst on the ground. Connect with us if you have any questions.


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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Saturdays from 4-4:45 p.m. or by appointment
The sacrament is also known as the sacrament of conversion, confession, and penance:
because it is the first step in Jesus' call to conversion,
because it is the acknowledgement and disclosure of sins to a priest,
because it consecrates a sinner's steps of conversion, and
because it reconciles us to God and His love.
Reconciliation is typically first received during the 2
grade year before First Communion.
How do I make a good confession?
Confession not only frees us from our sins, it also conveys grace. This grace is what aids us in our spiritual journey to holiness.
Sin damages our relationships and imperils our soul. Serious sin enslaves us preventing us from reaching our potential as disciples of Christ. Genuine sorrow for our sinfulness leads us to seek the grace that is needed to turn our lives around. The Sacrament of Confession or Reconciliation is our way of experiencing this grace through God's mercy and love.
"Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven…"
John 20:19
When Jesus entrusted to Peter the Keys of the Kingdom he empowered the Church through apostolic ministry to be the catalyst for the binding and loosing of sins. That is to say, Christ entrusted Peter and his successors with the authority to assure sinners who were contrite and desired God's forgiveness that through the ministry of the Church this forgiveness would be theirs. When we participate in the Sacrament of Confession and do so with full intent to amend our lives and with humility perform penance, we are restored in heart and soul and reconciled to God and the community of faith.
What do I say when I go to confess my sins?
The celebration of this sacrament begins with an examination of conscience. A good tool for this exercise is the Ten Commandments (see below) or an examination of
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. It is helpful to make a list in an effort to be as thorough as possible. Remember that confession is like cleaning the house; you want to make sure that you do as good a job as possible. After completing an examination of conscience, you are ready to take part in the celebration of the sacrament.
When you enter the confessional you are given the choice of kneeling behind the screen or sitting face to face with the priest. Choose whichever makes you most comfortable.
If you are celebrating face to face the priest may welcome you and invite you into the sacrament.
You will begin by making the sign of the Cross and saying:
Bless me, father, for I have sinned.
It has been (estimate the time since your last confession) since my last confession.
The priest will then invite you to recount your sins.
Upon completion you may say:
For these and all my sins I am sincerely sorry and resolve to do penance and avoid these sins in the future.
The priest will offer words of spiritual encouragement and assign the appropriate penance. He will then pronounce the absolution with these words:
God the Father of mercies through the death and resurrection of his Son has reconciled the world to himself and sent to Holy Spirit to us for the forgiveness of sins. Through the ministry of the Church may God give you pardon and peace and I absolve you of all your sins in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The penitent will say an Act of Contrition and after leaving the confessional will perform the penance that has been given.
Act of Contrition
My God, I am heartily sorry for all my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
How often should I avail myself of this sacrament?
Frequent confession - once a month or so - keeps us spiritually healthy. The Church requires that we confess our sins at least once annually. The penitential seasons of Advent and Lent provide good opportunities to celebrate the sacrament with the whole parish community.
The Ten Commandments
I am the Lord your God. You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.
Honor your father and your mother.
You shall not kill.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
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Hotly anticipated 'round these parts, Ben (The Age of Wire and String)Marcus's new novel The Flame Alphabet has arrived!
A horror story of sorts, the book is about an epidemic where the speech of children has become lethal and parents must decide whether to abandon their toxic offspring or remain together and seek out some sort of cure, if that is indeed even possible.
An original and thought-provoking premise, to be sure, we're betting The Flame Alphabet will be one of the literary highlights of 2012!
Check out a short film based on the book (by Marcus himself) here.


text: Unless if you're Donald Trump and you want everybody to know that you're playing golf inside the White House… Then sharing your location on Twitter, there's not really much of a point there. Especially if you value your privacy and not letting every goddamn human out there know when and where you are at right now. I'll show you how to turn off Location Sharing on Twitter and besides … You can always turn this back on anytime you wish. 🙂 How to Turn Off Location Sharing on Twitter: 3 Steps You can turn it off when you tweet! Works on iOS and Android Here's how: Step 1: When you write out your tweet, there's this blue pin-like icon (it's right next to your Tweet button). Do you see it? Alright. Tap on it. Step 2: Now this icon is your location sharing setting. Once you've selected this button you can remove your Location by tapping on Remove which is to your top left hand side corner. Step 3: Done? Right. Now this will turn the blue pin-like icon to white which means that your location is not sharing anymore (as you can see since there's no location under the tweet that you're writing). Note This will remain turned off until and unless you turn it back on again to choose a location for any of your future tweets. That's it! 🙂 If you find that you are not going to ever share your location ever on Twitter then … You can turn it off on your phone: If you're on iPhone Step 1: Head over to your Settings app and then scroll down until you see your Twitter app. Step 2: There are two Twitter apps that appear in your Settings. You want the one which is together with all of your other apps on your iPhone. Not the one which is next to Facebook, Flickr and Vimeo. Step 3: Found it? Awesome! Now all you have to do is just change the location from While Using the app to Never. That's it! 🙂 Now your Twitter won't share your location until the next time you turn this back on. If you're on Android Step 1: Head over to your Settings app. Step 2: Next under Apps, tap on Twitter from the list of all your apps. Step 3: Lastly all you have to do is just tap Permissions and then turn your Location off. That's it! 🙂 Now your Twitter app won't share your location until your turn this back on. Illustration from Edwards McGowan Share this guide with your family and friends, so that they can too ensure their privacy when voicing their opinions and updates on Twitter. Twitter Related Posts August 19, 20173 Simple Steps to Stop Waze From Sharing Location (and Go Invisible)Do you want to be seen next to… August 16, 20175 Simple Steps to Replay a Snap on Snapchat (Because You Only Get One Chance)Poof! Gone. Forever. (Or is it?) August 12, 20172 Simple Steps to Check 32-Bit Apps Installed on iPhone (Before Apple Dumps You)You are on iOS 10.3 or iOS 11 and you… August 9, 20174 Simple Steps to Make Instagram Use Less Data (in 3 Seconds)Instagram is like eating caviar ... August 5, 20174 Simple Steps to Enable Travel Mode on Snapchat (in 5 Seconds)All it takes is just one friend... July 29, 20172 Simple Steps to Enable Spotify in Waze Navigation AppBe like Baby... Most of us don't even… July 26, 20173 Simple Steps to Get Snapchat's Amazing Voice FiltersRemember that one time when you did a… July 21, 201715 Steps to Stop Apps Running in Background on Android Nougat (No Root)No root needed or even need a third… June 25, 20174 Simple Ways to Turn Off Snapchat's Stalkerish Snap Map FeatureNo one wants their friends (or their… June 23, 20172 Simple Steps to Upload Photos Older than 24 hours to Instagram StoriesIt's the truth. We put a lot of effort… February 28, 20178 Ways to Reduce Spotify's Storage on your iPhoneA quick and simple step-by-step guide… Add comment Cancel replyComment Name * Email * Website


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Japanese Architect Kengo Kuma Designs Rolex Office Building in Dallas, TexasJuly 05, 2016
In addition to his job designing Japan's National Stadium for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Kengo Kuma has also been hired to design the new Rolex Sales and Service center in Dallas, Texas. The Dallas tower features an environmentally sophisticated design that incorporates natural light and historic Japanese architecture.
|Japanese Architect Kengo Kuma's design for Rolex's Dallas Sales & Service Center (design: Kengo Kuma)
"The theme of the design is the integration of the land with the building," Kuma told Rolex. "Usually, office buildings are independent monuments, and the building is separate from the land around it. So I thought of starting with the landscape by connecting the building to the ground with a low Japanese castle wall, and twisted the building to show the continuous movement from terrain to building, from the bottom to the top – the dynamic form of the building."
|In-Between Spaces of Rolex Office Building in Dallas (design: Kengo Kuma)
The corners of the seven story building are on a slant, giving the building the look of a slightly twisted deck of cards. The in-between spaces of the building are blur the lines of inside and outside, controlling the climate in the hotter months of the year. The edges of each floor are designed to house gardens and greenery in an effort of incorporate nature in the design. The interiors are lined with wood, creating an interesting and unique architectural feature.
For more information on Kengo Kuma and Associates, visit their official website. For information on this and other Rolex Architecture projects, visit rolex.com.


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Project Disha – Importance of water
On the initiation of the awareness programme Dr. D. Narsimha Reddy, Director of Chetana Society explained the importance of water. During the interaction he shared that water is a very imperative resource which has to be conserved carefully without any waste age. Since Nalgonda is drought prone district, usage of water needs more planning. Hence, the intention of the interaction was to conscious the villagers about the importance of natural resources available to us around us and their effective usage. This session mostly attracted the women as they are mostly linked to water usage and supply activities though it is cooking food or cleaning vessels.
Therefore, it was key to educate them on this blazing issue. Dr. Reddy also focused on ground water and surface water and their role in our lives. During the practical session he introduced the group on drinking water awareness, fluoride contamination and its effects. He pulled the interest of the villagers by showing them how the quality of drinking water can be tested using simple equipment's. The interaction was ended by showing the villagers various local low cost natural materials available at their farms like charcoal, coconut shell etc which can also be means of testing water. On the other hand, to keep the group enthusiastic games were conducted for the school going children of the village.
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The tournament was held on August 25th in Denver Polo Club, Denver, USA. Two 18 goal teams participated of the event, Argentina and USA. Team USA was formed by Courtney Asdourian, Cecelia Cochran, Erica Gandomcar, Olivia uechtritz, Pamela Flanagan and Lauren Biddle. While the winning team, Argentina was formed by Milagros Sanchez, Fatima Balzano, Alexia Laprida and Sofia Lorenzo. Read complete newsletter here.
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A beautiful baby girl was born to John and Patricia Ramsey, in an Atlanta, Georgia hospital on August 6, 1990. In her short life, JonBenet was the center of much controversy as she was paraded from beauty pageant to beauty pageant. Anyone who is familiar with the TV show 'Toddlers and Tiaras' know that some people strongly disagree with child beauty pageants. JonBenet won pageant after pageant and it seemed her young career was set.
Her life ended too soon and too gruesome
Six years later, this child beauty queen, who was named after both of her parents, held the world spellbound when she was found dead in the basement of her family home in Boulder, Colorado.
She had been missing for over 8 hours when her father found her. She had been hit in the head and strangled, according to reports. Reports also say that she was found "wrapped in her special white blanket."
As usual in such cases, her parents were the main focus, along with her older brother Burke. But there were a lot of unexplained events surrounding the little girl's death. A mysterious ransom note was found by JonBenet's mother, demanding a large sum of money for the kidnapping. This note magically appeared on some steps.
The autopsy showed that she had eaten pineappleshortly before her death. A bowl was found on the table, that contained pineapple, but no one knew how it got there. Strangely enough, her brother's fingerprints were on the bowl, though he denied ever seeing or touching it.
While the public watched and waited, detectives chased lead after lead. Television viewers speculated and choose their own suspect, even though all of the mysteries surrounding her death still didn't add up.
In August, 2006, John Mark Karr confessed to murdering JonBenet. He was cleared of the charge, due to false statements about the specifics of her death.
Detectives still want answers in 20-year-old JonBenet cold case
Now, some of the same detectives that tried in vain to solve this case over 20 years ago, will try one more time to bring justice to this little beauty queen that captured everyone's heart so many years ago.
Detectives will go over all of the evidence and enlist new technology as this 3-part, 6-hour documentary unfolds on our television sets. The first of this series will air on September 12th, on CBS. Retired FBI special agent, James Fitzgerald, believes they can solve the answer of who killed JonBenet.
Reports suggest that there is new evidence that has surfaced and CBS has brought in a team of experts including a forensic scientist and a former New Scotland Yard behavioral analyst. The experts will be digging into all the old case files and searching for new information as they finally try to answer the question of who killed JonBenet Ramsey.
Will they get answers? Will the killer be revealed? The trailer suggests new interviews, new evidence, and a determination to resolve this case. Will America's little beauty queen finally get justice?


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Earn 10X at Best Buy with Chase Pay
Chase is offering again 10X at Best Buy when you pay with Chase Pay. The fine print mentions that promotional offer is non-transferable, but it should be available to all cardholders, same as last time.
The Offer
Get 10% Cash Back When You Use Chase Pay at Best Buy. 10% back per dollar spent on up to $400 in purchases. This promotion it's showing up for the Freedom card only as of now, but it will most likely be available for Freedom Unlimited, Sapphire, Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve as well.
Key Terms
- Offer valid in-store only.
- Promotional period runs January 15, 2018, to February 4, 2018
- Bonus cash back will post to your account within a week of the transaction posting, and will appear on your monthly credit card billing statement and be available for use within 1–2 billing cycles.
- This promotional offer is non-transferable.
This is a great offer that can be easily maximized. The offer is available for in-store purchases only and they do sell a wide variety of gift cards. Let me know if you you have the offer for other Chase cards as well.


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At Cackle Hatchery®, we proudly offer the Black Breasted Red Old English Bantam, just one of several varieties of Old English Bantams that we have years of experience breeding to perfection. This miniature version of the Old English chicken has gorgeous red and black feathering, and they are known for their docile nature. Whether you need a new show chicken or you just want to tame a few chickens to keep as pets, the Black Breasted Red Old English Bantam is a great choice. You can order baby chicks from us today, and remember to contact the Cackle Hatchery® team if you need additional details.
Many people who like this breed of chicken also like the standard version of the breed, the Black Breasted Red Old English Game Fowl Chicken.
We also offer at limited times of the year Black Breasted Red Old English Bantam Fertile Hatching Eggs
Also may like Old English Bantam Surplus Special.
PLEASE NOTE: This availability chart is updated periodically and does not reflect the availability of in-store poultry and does not represent a guarantee of shipping date.
We hatch/ship February - September of each season. See Calendar.
We schedule all orders to ship ASAP when the entire order is available. If you would like to delay your order, you can specify your delay date at checkout.
There is an additional small order fee ($20) charged for orders of only 3-14 poultry. We do not ship less than 3 poultry.
Seller sent all 6 chicks perfectly packed. All birds survived. They have grown beautiful. (Posted on 10/31/2019)
I just received yet another order of these bantams! All are very active and I even got extras!! I adore the bantams I get from Cackle!!! (Posted on 3/8/2017)
I want to thank you for my bantam old english chickens. I have never had chicks that love me so much. I treat them as though they are my children. They like to be held and kissed. I really love them. Thanks again. If I need more I will order from you folks again. (Posted on 1/6/2016)
I am very pleased to report that the 4th order has arrived like the rest. All healthy happy vigorous and ready to go. The orders prior to this one have lived and been healthy for the first 2 weeks. Please keep up the good work. Also Superior Customer Service. Again Very Pleased AAA++service. Thanks to you all!!! (Posted on 11/13/2015)
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Hello all!
Hope you are well!
It's been a lovely weekend away with the family, (actually, we will be heading back when you read this!)
One of the things we did was visit a fantastic boutique cinema in Canary Wharf – Everyman Cinema. That was an experience!
Fantastic sofas and food and drink delivered to your seat!
We were toying with the theatre, or a film and the kids much preferred the idea of a movie, so we looked around for a cinema close by to where we were staying.
Hubby Dearest found this place and it looked rather swish. Now to decide on a film.
There was limited choice for a ten and twelve-year-old, but we narrowed it down to Isle of Dogs, which His Geoffleship had reviewed a few days previously, having been to see it at a dog-friendly screening (how cool!) and a film I'd not heard of called Love, Simon.
It was a coming of age film about a teenage high schooler who was hiding his true sexuality from his family and friends, and his journey to coming out, in a way he hadn't intended.
The tagline "Everyone deserves a great love story" reeled me in, and I was surprised that both kids were interested in watching it too! Hubby Dearest took a little convincing but it was decided.
And so the tickets were booked….
And we had a most excellent time! The decor was wonderful, the seats so cosy! The nibbles were delicious, and the Eye Candy cocktail rather yummy!
And the film?
Well, I have to say it was a great movie!
Considering homosexuality and most things LGBTQ are now accepted in the modern world, (yes I know there are corners still with their heads in the sand and there will always be people who won't accept it, but the majority are more of a live and let live nature, I think) it was about time to get a mainstream film out there about the coming out of a young guy, and this one was funny and romantic too.
I think all situations were handled pretty sensitively, and to be honest, it was more about the total screw up Simon made, handling the prospect of his coming out, messing up friendships and prospective relationships along the way, and assuming he knew who else was closet gay too!
All four of us enjoyed the movie, and as a 12A cert, it was our decision as parents to accompany an under 12-year-old in the theatre. Yes, there were a couple of choice profanities in there, and some humour which went over her head, but all in all, I had no qualms about allowing her to watch it.
In fact, the subject matter brings about all manner of interesting conversations with the kids! And that would be a whole other post!
So, yes, I definitely recommend it!


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Home Schooling: Competent Private Instruction (CPI)
Competent Private Instruction (CPI) is private instruction to a child in Iowa. "Private Instruction" means instruction using a plan and course of study in a setting other than a public school district or accredited nonpublic school. The PI category includes both home schooled children and those in non-accredited nonpublic schools.
Ankeny Community School District is committed to providing support for parents wishing to homeschool their children.
There are two options available with our school district when the decision is made to home school:
Ankeny Community School District does not offer a Home School Assistance Program (HSAP).
Enrollment in Home Schooling
To ensure that your student is enrolled, fill out and submit the form below to Ankeny District Office at 306 SW School Street. This form is due by September 1st; or, within 14 calendar days after the last day of enrollment in a public school (Updated August 23, 2018).
The district may charge a fee to a dual enrolled child if a fee is also charged for the same item or service to a regularly enrolled child. View the fee schedule.
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Local MP quizzed by Trinity students
Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake this week visited Trinity School in Croydon to speak before an audience of students and teachers.
He spoke about his experiences as a Liberal Democrat MP and the politics of the Coalition. He then fielded questions from the floor and was quizzed on issues including Nick Clegg's leadership and reform of the House of Lords.
Tom said: "It was a pleasure to visit the school and to have the opportunity to discuss such a wide range of topics, from the Coalition Government to constitutional reform. It's always great to see students taking an interest in politics."
Trinity's Politics Department is now in its third year, and provides the opportunity for students in the sixth form to study politics and government at A Level. In the past the school has invited a number of prominent figures to speak before the students, including ex Labour MP Tony Benn and more recently the Foreign Secretary William Hague.
Mr John Short, Head of the Politics at the school, said: "The Trinity School Politics Department believes that it is fundamental for the pupils to immerse themselves in the political process, and as such we welcome speakers from across the political spectrum. We were therefore very pleased that Tom agreed to come and discuss his experiences as a Liberal Democrat MP and the impact the Coalition Government has had on the country. The range of speakers that the pupils have heard has clearly inspired them."


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It's Backlist Blast day! I love doing this weekly theme every week because it really helps me stay on top of all the books that I've wanted to read and just haven't had time to get to! I'm hoping that by doing this, I'll have a nice handy list to go to whenever I'm looking for something to read … and maybe it will help me lessen my TBR list (who am I kidding, that will never happen, ha!).
For those of you who are unfamiliar, Backlist Blast is a weekly meme hosted by Flavia from Flavia the Bibliophile and Milana from A Couple Reads. The purpose of the meme is to showcase books that were published at least six months prior to the publishing of these blog posts. These books can either be past favourites, or just books on those huge TBR lists we have!
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
Publisher: Feiwel Friends | Release: February 27th, 2017
This book is so interesting to me! I've never actually read a book about pirates or anything similar, so I'm really curious about whether or not it's a style or theme that I'll enjoy! I've heard some fairly good things about this book so I'm curious to see my thoughts once I can get my hands on it!!
There will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I've gotten what I came for.
Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map—the key to a legendary treasure trove—seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship.
More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate, Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King.
Have you read this book? Do you think it's worth the read? Let me know what your favourite pirate books are!!
Happy Thursday, Everyone!


text: Johannesburg – Among the challenges to be addressed at the ANC conference later in December is the implementation of structural reforms at state-owned enterprises (SOEs), said the party's Enoch Godongwana.He was speaking in his capacity as chairperson of the ANC NEC subcommittee on economic transformation at a briefing at Luthuli House on Monday.He unpacked the challenges facing the South African economy and the ANC's role in finding solutions."Economic growth has stalled… the unemployment rate has risen," said Godongwana. "Our economy has been performing less than other emerging markets in terms of growth."He added that investment has fallen largely due to a lack of confidence. Over five quarters, investment was only positive for one quarter, he said. "The implication has been declines in government revenues, while spending is increasing and [there has been] growth to the debt-to-GDP ratios."Compounding the problem is the weakening of the financial position of SOEs." He emphasised the need for structural reforms, particularly within SOEs. "Everyone agrees we need structural reforms. The devil is in the detail," he said. "We can shape SOEs in a way to become instruments of investment and development."READ: Chaos threatens key leadership vote for ANCKey to addressing economic challenges is to define a long-term policy framework to build confidence in the economy and essentially investment, said Godongwana. "We can only build confidence by doing the right things, to ensure we get investment."Further, a policy path must be created to deal with social problems and change to income inequality in society. "We are one of the highest unequal societies in the world. That cannot be sustainable."Godongwana said the conference would provide an opportunity to translate the aspirations into concrete plans.Winning candidateWhen asked if the outcome of the winning candidate - with Cyril Ramaphosa and Nkosasana Dlamini-Zuma the front-runners at the moment - would impact confidence due to their policy choices, Godongwana said that there was no policy that would be promoted which was not supported by the ANC. "Whoever wins will have the best of the ANC. There is no Cyril policy, there is no NDZ policy, there is an ANC policy. Whoever wins will pursue ANC policy."SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE UPDATE: Get Fin24's top morning business news and opinions in your inbox.


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For those people who have been trying to use this recently – the Contact form is now fixed !!! 04-07-18
I thought I'd add a contact form; so people have somewhere to get in touch without having to leave a comment under a particular post, and can do so privately.
For some reason the idea of commenting on particular posts isn't very appealing. So do feel free to get in touch, the only person who sees the details from the contact form is me. I'd also like to get a clearer idea about what people are looking for – so far there are lots of views from the US, Australia, and Ireland, so I guess it's the Irish stuff that's sparking interest. It does with me a lot as well, but as a London boy, I kind of like we've been here one way or another for a couple of hundred years. Time to sew a few more buttons on that jacket………
Also, thank you to everyone who has been in touch so far, every comment to date has given me something useful to add to the pile of jigsaw pieces.
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Girls' Christopher Owens refutes accusations that he invented his tragic life story. [Pitchfork]
Win tickets to Jazz Mafia's hip-hop symphony, Brass, Bows and Beats, at Yoshi's on Sunday. [The Bay Bridged]
A few of the shows coming up in May you don't want to miss. [7x7]
Video: The Ferocious Four (nee Few) rock out in Dolores Park. [Mission Mission]
A funny run-down of every band on the Coachella bill -- in one sentence each -- says more about music today than the festival. [Yours Truly]
Rykarda Parasol gets noticed by [SF Gate]


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CRMIT associated with one of the leading carpet manufacturing company who have global presence. They are not just the manufacturer of commercial carpet tile but also setting the pace for development of modular carpet using materials and processes that take less from the environment.
Customer has people on the ground in six continents, with over 40 global showrooms and modular carpet tile manufacturing in Australia, China, the Netherlands, Thailand, the UK and the U.S. Customer was using the CRM cloud application implemented by CRMIT. The CRM application has standard CRM entities like Account, Contact, Opportunities. Customer want to have their price quote management process also in CRM to have a complete view of end customer's buying history. The main aim of using the price Quote application is to enhance the existing CRM functionality with autogenerated quotes and approval process in both desktop and mobile application.
- Manual and paperbased quotes processes was leading to imperfect and inaccurate price quotes.
- Price Quotes were not created within the CRM Application and that was creating lots of work to get the information from multiple system.
- Quotes created should be shared with managers for approval wherever applicable. This was causing a delay in sharing to customer.Customer needs the Quotes at the earliest possible to make their buying decision.
- Customer was looking for an automated process around quote creation, submission to managers for approval and sharing with customer.
- Want to have common price quote solution that can be used in multiple languages, with multiple price lists and should have a provision to copy, revise, delete and print.
- Cross regional quoating and global quoting should be permitted.
- Integration with other systems such as JDE for Order Management was a challenge as quote was generated manually or through some other standalone system.
- Lots of rework was happening when it comes to price quote creation. Managing duplicate record was a big challenge for customer.
The scope of the work includes design and development of price quote solution and automate the processes connected to it. By gathering all the pain points and challenges, we have implemented a solution that helps to achieve all the business needs, reduce the process time and touch points, system notifications, various Products selection and Pricing, automated approval process, submission to customer, data visibility and security restrictions. Application is easy to manage and flexible to maintain and configure.
- Helped the account managers and sales reps to generate the Quotes within CRM and associate with CRM entities available.
- Simple and easy navigation within the Quote application.
- Ability to create 'Quick Quotes' , a provision where a sales rep can create a Quote without an Opportunity.
- Custom Quote application developed for the customer supports multiple languages, currencies, price lists, multiple level of approval process.
- Quotes created can be revised and reused. Also Quotes can be copied with price details and without price details.
- Quotes can be converted to Orders from CRM application and gets integrated with Order Management Systems.
- There is a provision to capture Quote related items such as products, sales team working in the quote, split %, audit trail and attachments under each Quote record.
- Stakeholders and Senior Managers were able to get the Quote conversion ratio with reports created based on the Quote data.
- Product catalogue varies across the regions, the quote application integrated with multiple system gives the benefit of choosing right product specification for the region.
- Now customer have the ability to manage different pricing and approval structure for different regions.
- Upcharges and Overages gets calculated automatically and there is an auto calculation for Small Order Fees.
- Customer have the option to convert an Opportunity record to Quote.


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- Thu 14 Jul 2016 09:17
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Re: [Tool] Wargame Automatation Script
I've been fiddling with the code and have added an autobalance feature which seems to work quite well. Basically goes in a few steps: ⋅ Sort players from highest level to lowest level ⋅ Highest level player stays on his side ⋅ Descend the list, moving players to keep le...
- Thu 14 Jul 2016 08:34
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You did a great job here, and I find it the best of the Rcon clients (so handy being able to pop it up in the Steam browser). My only request is that I'd like to see the capability to preload with the present server settings. As it is it's impractical for two people to use the interface at the same ...
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Razzman, your picture shows you firing a mortar at those units. You know mortars aren't that inaccurate and you can see you have a precise cluster landing right in the middle of the units. If this is the way the game is "supposed to be" then it's absolutely absurd that you would need to ba...
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text: Join Zero as he checks out Next Up Hero! A crossplay title where you gain allies from other players who have fallen! Fight your way through a gathering of levels and objectives to reach the boss! Kill the Boss or keep your venture going and earn more loot in Next Up Hero! Out now on Xbox One!


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We integrate with 3rd-party APIs and upgrade them.
We create unit and end-to-end (E2E) tests from scratch.
We use profiling tools to detect slow code, and then we rewrite it.
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In his short time on this planet, the public and the press characterized Frank Sinatra in many ways. If one were to believe everything they said, he was a member of the Rat Pack, a crooner, an actor, a womanizer and a friend of the mob. From the Chairman of the Board to Old Blue Eyes, Sinatra had as many nicknames as he had women in his life. Okay, that's totally unfair. Nobody could have more of anything than Sinatra had of women. If he wasn't married to them, he was trying to sleep with them, and if it wasn't that, then he only wanted a little attention.
Here are 25 women that may or may not have officially been in Swoonatra's little black book.
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Currently alive, at 65 years of age.
Categories: Golf Player
1955 – Born on February 10th in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. Australian professional golfer.
1970 – He started getting interested in golf around the age of 15 when he became his mother's caddy for her weekly golf round.
1976 – Norman turned pro at the age of 21, and scored his first professional victory at the Westlakes Classic in Australia.
1977 – He competed in the European Tour and won in the Martini International.
1981 – Married to Laura Andrassy on July 1st.
– He played in his first Masters Tournament and came in 4th his first time out.
1983-1984 – Competed in the American PGA Tour for the first time, and won at both the Kemper Open and Canadian Open.
1986 – Won his first British Open title at Turnberry.
1988-1989 – He won in the MCI Heritage Golf Classic.
– He picked up two consecutive Vardon Trophies for the lowest scoring average on the Professional Golfers Association tour.
1993 – Norman won his second British Open title, and was named BBC Sports Overseas Personality of the Year for a second time.
1995 – He was named as the PGA Tour Player of the Year and became the first player to earn $1 million four times.
1997 – He was the winner of the NEC World Series of Golf.
1998 – He underwent a re-constructive surgery.
2000 – Received honorary life membership on European Tour.
– He underwent arthroscopic hip surgery on June 28th.
2001 – Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
2004 – He participated in seven PGA Tour events, making the cut at the Players Championship, and also made a start at his 20th British Open.
2006 – He is the co-author of the book, "The Way of the Shark: Lessons in Golf, Business and Life" with Donald Phillips.


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The Book of Revelation is considered the last book in the New Testament. It is filled with metaphors and mysteries related to future events. The imagery and predictions in Revelation are pretty wild – so, scholars have a wide variety of theories on what they really mean, and when they will be fulfilled.
Within the Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is a series of colorful visions, which proclaim the last days before Jesus Christ returns and ushers in a new heaven and new earth. It is a final warning that the world will surely end, and there will be a final judgment. It gives us a tiny glimpse of heaven and all of the glories awaiting Christians. It also takes us through the great tribulation, with all its woes.
The Book of Revelation is the culmination of biblical prophecies about the end times, beginning with the Hebrew Scriptures and continuing through the Gospels. It's what we call apocalyptic literature — the same kind of 'end of days' language that we see in certain Old Testament books such as Daniel, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Zechariah.
Although the Book of Revelation includes mysterious language about the future that's hard to decipher, it also contains seven letters to seven churches in Asia Province that were active at the time of John.
I, John… was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, which said: "Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea."
I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. The hair on his head was as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. (Revelation 1:9-15)
The 7 Churches
According to the first chapter of Revelation, the Apostle John saw Jesus Christ in a vision. Jesus was standing among seven golden lampstands – symbols of light throughout the scriptures. Later, we learn that the seven lampstands represented the seven churches of Asia Minor. In Chapters 2 and 3 of Revelation, John went on to deliver letters to these seven churches. They are listed in a purposeful order (a semi-circle of sorts) starting in Ephesus and ending in Laodicea. Remarkably, these are all places that we can still visit today.


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October 2, 2016
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It started last Monday as the Montreal Canadiens were wrapping up a three game home stand against the Boston Bruins and as usual, the power play was inefficient again, going 0-for-3 in the game. The Canadiens power play hadn't connected since they last converted on a power play on Dec. 1.
Colby Cave of the Boston Bruins scored his first NHL goal in his 16th career game. Adding to the fire, Jaroslav Halak, in his 10th game against his former team, recorded his third shutout of the season after making 19 saves as the Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0. This marked his second shutout against the Habs as his other shutout came on January 10th as a member of the St. Louis Blues.
When asked about the Bruins slump and what it meant to be a part of the Habs-Bruins rivalry, Colby Cave said:
"We wanted to get back on the winning track here. And obviously with the rivalry, Bruins and [Canadiens], guys get up a little bit more, and it was a huge win for us and a complete effort, so we're going to carry that into the next game." (NHL.com)
In addition, Carey Price spoke with the media regarding the Habs effort in the game against Boston and shared the following:
"I don't think there's a whole lot that needs to be said. I think everybody in this locker room knows that was a [very bad] effort." (NHL.com)
Tough Tilt Against Colorado
Then they went into Colorado on December 19th for a tilt with the Colorado Avalanche knowing full well that if they were going to win, they needed to stay out of the penalty box as the Avalanche power play is one of the best in the NHL. The Montreal Canadiens managed to kill off the Avalanche's four power play opportunities.
If there was anything positive about the game, it was the fact that they finally snapped their power play scoring drought, early in the first period with a goal by Brendan Gallagher.
The trio of Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog figured in on all the scoring in the game as they combined for 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists). Philipp Grubauer started in goal and made 35 saves for the win.
Prior to the game, the Avalanche had given up 33 goals in their previous 7 games going 2-4-1. When asked about the amount of goals they've given up, Grubauer mentioned they wanted to cut down on the goals and that they can't rely on their top stars to score 5 or 6 goals to win a game.
Domi Back In Arizona
The Habs then went to Glendale to take on the Arizona Coyotes the day after as they were looking to snap a mini two-game losing skid and they did just that win a 2-1 win and Price finally got his 300th NHL win. It also marked the first game for Max Domi against his former club.
Domi didn't record a point in the game but only had positive things to say about his former club.
"That was fun. I have so many memories here, and it was emotional," Domi said. "I was here for only three years but it seems like 20." (NHL.com)
It was also a first game for Alex Galchenyuk against the Habs. He also didn't record a point but was anxious to play well against them.
"I was fired up. There were a lot of emotions, but the second the puck drops it's another game. Unfortunately, we didn't get the win." (NHL.com)
The Habs also scored a power play goal in two consecutive games. The goal came from Shea Weber whose return was supposed to fix a putrid power play but it didn't. It took time and effort and the Habs were rewarded for those efforts. The game-winning goal came off the stick of Paul Byron in the third period to secure the win.
Pit Stop In Sin City
The week ended with a stop in Las Vegas on Saturday to take on the Vegas Golden Knights. This was not going to be an easy game as Vegas came into the game on a six-game home winning streak.
The Habs were looking to head into the Christmas break on a positive note and did just that as the Habs pulled off a 4-3 OT win with the winning goal coming from Paul Byron just 1:59 into the extra frame to give them their first OT win this season.
It would not have been possible had it not been for Phillip Danault who recorded his first career hat trick which included the game-tying goal with 85 seconds to go in the third period with the goalie pulled for the extra attacker.
The game marked the return of Tomas Tatar to Vegas for the first time since being acquired in a trade for Max Pacioretty and he performed well, recording two assists.
Coach Claude Julien really liked the effort the Habs put on the ice against the Knights.
"Really proud of the way we played today, the way we responded today. I thought we played a solid 60 minutes. Vegas is a team that forces you to play well if you want to win a hockey game. They're a good hockey club, they play a fast pace. If you're sloppy, they'll make you pay for it. We had to be on our toes today and had to be sharp, and that we were." (NHL.com)
Julien also added that he spoke to Danault about getting more involved around the net and create some scoring chances. He did exactly that. Coach Julien added that this performance will be good for his confidence. Let us hope so.
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Suvorexant is the generic name of the prescription drug Belsomra, which is used to treat insomnia.
Insomnia affects about 10 percent of adults in the United States, and roughly one-third of them take drugs to help with sleep.
Belsomra belongs to a group of drugs called orexin receptor antagonists. They work by altering the action of orexins, chemicals involved in the sleep-wake cycle in the brain.
The medication was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 13, 2014. The first drug in its class to be approved, Belsomra is manufactured by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. According to the company's website, Belsomra is expected to be available in pharmacies in early 2015.
Belsomra's effectiveness was tested in three clinical trials involving more than 500 patients. Results showed those who took the drug fell asleep faster and spent less time awake during the night compared to those who took a placebo pill.
The drug may also be useful in treating other conditions where sleep is affected. Belsomra may play a role in helping patients with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and ADHD.
The medication can cause drowsiness, which can affect your ability to perform activities that require alertness. This effect can continue into the next day. You should not take more than the maximum dose of 20 milligrams (mg) of Belsomra per day.
Using Belsomra may lead to dependence or abuse. You should tell your doctor if you have a history of alcohol, prescription drug, or street drug addiction. Keep this medication in a safe place to prevent misuse. Selling or giving away Belsomra is against the law.
You should not take the drug if you are not able to stay in bed for at least seven hours before being active again.
Alert your doctor if your insomnia symptoms worsen or do not improve within seven to 10 days of taking Belsomra. This could be an indication that a different condition could be causing your sleep problems.
It is not known whether Belsomra is safe to use in children under age 18.
Before taking Belsomra, you should tell your doctor if you have:
It is not known whether Belsomra will harm an unborn or nursing baby. You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking this medication.
You should also alert your physician if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
The most common side effects of Belsomra are drowsiness and headache.
Belsomra may cause serious side effects. You should tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following:
You should tell your doctor about all prescription, non-prescription, illegal, recreational, herbal, nutritional, or dietary drugs you are taking, especially:
You should not consume alcohol while taking Belsomra, as it can increase your risk of serious side effects. You should not take Belsomra if you consumed alcohol that evening or before bedtime.
Consuming grapefruit juice while taking Belsomra may affect how the medication works. You should talk to your doctor about this possible interaction.
Belsomra may impair your ability to drive or perform other activities that require you to be alert. In one study, male and female participants who took 20 mg of Belsomra exhibited impaired driving performance the next day. You should be especially careful if you take the 20 mg dose of the drug.
Belsomra comes in 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg strengths. You should not take more than 20 milligrams of Belsomra in one day.
The medication should be taken within 30 minutes of going to bed. The Belsomra tablets can be taken with or without a meal, but the medication may take longer to work if you take it with meals.
If you suspect an overdose, you should contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. You can get in touch with a poison control center at (800) 222-1222.
If you miss a dose of Belsomra, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of the medication at the same time.
By Lynn Marks
Latest Update: 2014-11-14
Copyright © 2014 Everyday Health Media, LLC


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Hullo Buckwheat Pillow
|60 day money back
VISCO LOVE Wellness Pillow
|30 day warehouse returns
FitPlus Wedge Pillow
|30 day warehouse returns
Nature's Pillows Buckwheat Pillow
|30 day trial period
Xtreme Comforts Wedge Pillow
|100% lifetime
TEMPUR-Neck Pillow
|5 years
Dr. Loth's Spine Align Pillow
|90 day returns
Top 7 Best Pillows for Snorers Reviews
Pillow that hold your head in proper alignment are the ones you will want to focus on the most. This does not mean that a more traditional pillow shape and fill cannot provide these attributes, but if you are on the search for a specific pillow to help alleviate snoring, chances are you may have already had poor luck. The following pillows have specific features and construction to help address snoring issues and have some of the best pillow for snoring reviews. Many are pillows The Sleep Judge Review Team has has the opportunity to try out ourselves as well, providing an even more personal account. Those reviews include a link to our own findings.
1. Hullo Buckwheat Pillow
- Filling- Buckwheat
- Loft- Adjustable
- Comfort Positions- All
- Warranty- 60-day money back
Hullo Buckwheat pillows use organically sourced buckwheat hulls as their filling. Buckwheat hulls have been a popular comfort filling in Asia for thousands of years, and has recently begun to gain in audience throughout the rest of the Western world. It offers a giving, yet firm support that can be shaped to fit your needs. It specifically helps address body posture, snoring, headaches, and other various ailments. Although it is a very different type of pillow, and does take some time to get used to, consumer claim it is well worth using. The Hullo pillow is entirely adjustable as you can remove, or add, husks for comfort and refreshing. The durable cotton twill casing is also very comforting.R
- May work for some stomach sleepers
- Helps with migraines
- Shapes extremely well
- Heavy weight
- Noise and feel takes time to get used to
Who Should Purchase this Pillow
Available in three sizes, this pillow can be used in any sleep position due to its adjustability. We found the pillow to be surprisingly comfortable despite our initial reaction to such a different approach to pillow construction. It may not be for everyone, but it well worth taking a closer look at.
2. VISCO LOVE Celliant Sleep Therapeutic Wellness Pillow
- Filling- Memory foam
- Loft- contoured
- Comfort Positions- side and back
- Warranty- 30 day warehouse returns
Contoured pillows are designed specifically to address body shape and posture. The Celliant sleep Therapeutic Wellness Pillow is designed to address this through the use of a highly conforming memory foam core shaped to hold your head in a cradle like comfort when sleeping on your back and side. Designed specifically for spinal alignment and airway support, the specialized shaping is also compatible with CPAP machines that require very specific posture for use. The construction also has a series of channels through the foam to provide increased airflow, and when combined with the celliant, moisture wicking cover, a cooler sleep is provided.
- Excellent support of airways to reduce snoring
- Great for combo sleepers
- Very breathable
- May be too high for some people
- May have slight offgassing
Who Should Purchase this Pillow
Back and side sleepers of all shapes and sizes should be able to take advantage of this pillow. It is considered responsive and supportive, and is specific to holding your head in either a back or side sleeping position for reduced movement and consistent spinal alignment and airway support.
3. FitPlus-Premium-Wedge-Pillow
- Filling- Memory foam/ polyurethane foam layers
- Loft- ~7.5
- Comfort Positions- back and side
- Warranty- 30 day warehouse returns
Wedge pillows have become a popular go to for snorers to help elevate their airways for better nighttime breathing. It is designed to help alleviate neck and shoulder stress, acid reflux, allergies, and snoring- all issues that have to do with the angle of the spine and other soft, supportive tissues. This pillow is designed with a 1.5inch memory foam surface that gives to gentle pressure to cradle the head, neck, and shoulders in both back and side sleeping positions. The more dense, poly foam shaped support has a soft compression and holds up well under your weight to keep you elevated through the night. It also has a soft, washable cover for easy cleaning.
- Reduces pressure points
- Can be used for leg elevation as well
- Supportive of CPAP machines
- High slope
- Firm
- Cover zipper not very good
Who Should Purchase this Pillow
Snorers, acid reflux sufferers, pregnant mothers who need added upper body support, and anyone suffering from upper body strain can easily take advantage of this. Is is not conducive to stomach sleepers, but the memory foam conforms well for comfort and the wedge is strong enough to hold your body at an elevated angle.
4. Nature's Pillows Sobakawa Buckwheat Pillow
- Filling- Buckwheat
- Loft- ~3 inches
- Comfort Positions- back and side
- Warranty- 30 day trial period
Founded in 1994, Nature's Pillows was one of the first companies to introduce the traditional buckwheat pillow design outside of Asia. It quickly gained in popularity, as it follows the traditional art of Japanese Sobakawa design, which is a smaller, more thinly profiled pillow to meet the needs of a wide range of sleepers. Despite not being adjustable, it is made to be very malleable, allowing you to move the hulls within with east for shaping, as well as providing enough room to fold for further firmness. This helps provide proper head and neck support to aide with snoring. It also has a thick, 100% cotton casing to help hold the hulls within and keep them from wearing through the material with use.
- Great neck support
- Sleeps very cool
- Great for hip support as well in stomach sleeping position
- Not adjustable
- Small size
- Heavy and slightly noisy
Who Should Purchase this Pillow
Traditional Sobakawa pillows are made more for back and side sleepers, and despite this pillow being very easy to shape, still may not provide a low enough profile for stomach sleepers. Despite this, our own reviews found it to be a very comfortable, useful pillow and one of the better quality buckwheat pillows available.
5. Xtreme Comforts 7″ Memory Foam Bed Wedge Pillow
- Filling- Memory foam
- Loft- 7 inches
- Comfort Positions- Back and side
- Warranty- 100% lifetime
Wedge pillows, such as the Xtreme Comforts Memory Foam Bed Wedge Pillow, is created with 2 conforming, solid memory foam wedges. The elevation of your upper body helps aide in airways, stomach issues, back and neck strain, and circulation issues to name a few and have been considered a great choice for back sleepers who snore. The memory foam responds to body heat to provide pressure relief, and hold your head and neck on proper spinal alignment. Made for back and side sleepers, it is covered by a plush bamboo casing that allows for excellent breathability and naturally antimicrobial properties. It can also be used in a more upright position for back support, as well as under the knees for leg support.
- 100% memory foam, no poly foam layers
- Greatly reduces snoring
- Great for injury recovery
- Offgassing may be present
- Takes some time to get used to
Who Should Purchase this Pillow
Back and side sleepers can take advantage of this elevation for issues related to spinal alignment, circulation, airway interruptions, or anything else that needs this type of support for further comfort.
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6. TEMPUR-Neck Pillow
- Filling- memory foam
- Loft- variable due to size choices
- Comfort Positions- Side and Back
- Warranty- 5 years
The Tempur-Neck pillow is made specifically for cervical alignment support. This aides in keeping airways open and provides proper body positioning in both back and side sleeping positions. The solid memory foam core is softer and more responsive to your head and neck, and allows you do have a true combination sleeping experience if needed without losing support. The side rolls are available in differing heights, plus the pillow is offered in three different sizes. The sizing guide takes into account your body type and sleep position to better fit your personal needs. And a plush, micro-vented cover provides a softening effect to lay upon, and increases the pillow's breathability for a cooler night's sleep.
- Long lasting
- Sizing chart very accurate
- Helps alleviate neck pain
- May have slight off-gassing
- May be too firm for some people
- Contouring will be affected by room temperature
Who Should Purchase this Pillow
This type of contouring lends itself well to alleviating neck and back pain, snoring, headaches, and other symptoms of poor posture. With the various sizes offered, as well as differing sized rolls for comfort, this is a pillow that can meet the needs of many body shapes and sizes. Our own trials had favorable results pertaining to comfort and benefits.
7. Dr. Loth's Spine Align Pillow
- Filling- shredded latex foam and polyfill blend
- Loft- adjustable
- Comfort Positions- Side and Back
- Warranty- 90 day returns
Designed by a chiropractor looking to provide head and neck support to all the shapes and sizes of his patients, the Spine-Align was designed to create head and neck alignment to help spinal alignment. This lends itself well to keeping airways open, providing tension relief, and consequently relieves snoring, headaches, and other aches and pains. The pillow is designed with variable chambers of a shredded latex and polyfill blend for a supportive, yet soft and contouring comfort that can be adjusted for both head and neck loft independently of one another, firmness, and personal preferences. The cover is a thick, quilted, plush feel that allows the fill to easily move within to avoid it binding up and creating clumps.
- Reduces neck pain
- May aid in headache and migraine relief
- Fully adjustable
- May take some time to adjust correctly
- Is not for stomach sleepers
Who Should Purchase this Pillow
Although it may take some people a little time to get it adjusted just right, this pillow is one of the most adjustable to both support and comfort we have ever reviewed. Made for back and side sleepers, it can be manipulated in many ways.
Pillows For Snorers: A Buyers Guide
Getting an uninterrupted night's sleep is highly influential on your overall health. Topping the reasons of why you may be waking feeling more tired than you went to bed is body discomfort, and snoring. Discomfort is often more easily remedied by choosing the best mattress and pillow combination to best support your body, but what many people do not realize is how those choices can also affect your airways.
If you struggle with snoring, or have a partner that does, then you know how disruptive it can truly be. Luckily, many times you can remedy this with correct body support as well, and to do so, proper pillow considerations should be taken into account. Your goal in choosing the best pillow for snorers is to find one that keeps your cervical spine straight, and your airways unobstructed.
What Causes Snoring?
There are actually many reasons why you may snore, including underlying health issues that may require a doctor's intervention. But what all have in common is an interference with the airways, which may force you to breathe through your mouth, and/or create vibrations within the soft tissues of your mouth and throat as you force air over them as you breathe.
Nasal passage and soft palate obstructions, a relaxation of muscles as you sleep, your choice of sleep positions, injury, drugs and alcohol, as well as medical conditions can all wreak havoc on your ability to breathe freely as you sleep. Some people are well aware of what physical issues they may have and have sought medical help. But if you have struggled with interrupted rest due to snoring, and nothing you do seems to make a difference, you should definitely see a doctor- especially if you have had bouts of breathing interruption to help rule out (or diagnose) sleep apnea.
What Helps Open Airways?
Depending on the cause of your snoring, and the severity of it, a doctor may recommend surgery to help with obstructions. But undergoing surgery is often a last resort, and there are many different types of sleep aides, as well as posture support aides, to help you open your airways and breathe more comfortably. Recognizing your sleep positions and taking care to have the correct mattress for whole body spinal support, and pillow for cervical recognition, can go a long way towards ensuring a proper sleep position.
Why Would I Want to Consider a Pillow to Help Snoring?
Pillows are an often overlooked, important factor to take into account when creating a comfortable, supportive sleep environment. Your mattress may support your body, but your pillow helps determine the alignment of your spine, and should be carefully considered. Obviously your airways are located in your head, making your pillow choices that much more important. A pillow must allow your head to lay in alignment with your spine and sit neither too high, or low, and fill the space between your head and shoulders for the soft tissues in your neck to relax.
– Sleep Positions
Back sleepers need a thin pillow that helps the head level between the shoulder blades, and doesn't tip the head too far forward, or let it fall too far back. Stomach sleepers need a level surface, and thin, soft pillows are typically the go to choice. They also can look for pillow that are more supportive of the entire upper body to help graduate the stress placed on the cervical spine in this position. Side sleepers need a firmer, thicker pillow to hold the head level, and also accommodate shoulder width and neck support.
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What to Consider When Choosing a Pillow For Snoring
No matter what underlying cause is creating your snoring issues, supporting your airways through proper body positioning is always a recommended step. Everything from specific pillow shapes created to address snoring, to quality fills can be conducive to proper head and neck support.
What is your sleep position?
As mentioned, your sleep position is highly influential on the pillow choices you make. Generally, you can follow a rule of thumb pertaining to pillow height and firmness levels depending on whether you are a back, stomach, or side sleeper. But if you are a combo sleeper you may need to look for those types of pillows that allows for adjustable, malleable comfort. There are also pillows specific to neck and head placement for open airway support.
Do you sleep warm?
Contouring pillows are popular for personalized comfort, but many times if they are made from a foam core, they can be susceptible to heat retention. If you are a hot sleeper you need to look for pillows that have cooling properties, such as gel infusions, natural fiber casings, and airflow chambers.
Do you wake with aches and pains?
If you also wake with aches and pains, you most definitely are not receiving the support you need through the night. Pillows that properly support cervical alignment also should help with other body discomforts.
Choosing a pillow for your snoring issues may have become a last resort to attempt to alleviate your breathing issues and allow for a more restful night. This is also true for your partner if you have one as it can be very disruptive to their sleep as well. If you do not have a medical condition, or even if you do need to support a diagnosis, any of the above pillows may work well for you. The differing designs are specific to sleep positions, and personal preferences- and so your best pillow for snoring choices should be well researched prior to investing in a product.