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Togetherness In Indian Family Businesses
9th February 2015 Professor Kavil Ramachandran
Latest research report from the Indian School of Business on trying to understand 'togetherness' in the family business
Family businesses are known to have unique competitive advantage over professionally managed firms. Habbershon and Williams (1999) suggest that this competitive advantage is derived from the 'familiness' of the business – i.e. a bundle of resources that are distinctive to the firm as a result of the owning family's involvement. The controlling family's shared beliefs, practices, policies, philosophies and doctrines are crucial family inputs that shape this 'familiness' of the firm. It is the higher degree of convergence on these counts, which enhances goal-congruence and trust among family members.
Being 'together' is thus conventionally considered a tremendous source of strength for the family and the business. However, all across the world, societies have been undergoing changes.
For instance, economic liberalization followed by rapid expansion of the middle class and further integration with the global economy have been instrumental to a number of changes in India.
Indian business families have also been influenced by these changes. It is in this context that we started exploring the meaning of family togetherness in the Indian context. Some of the questions we attempted to find answers are the following.
What does togetherness actually mean to family business managers? Are there some underlying patterns or constructs of togetherness?
Why do business families that claim to be "together" break up easily?
Are family members increasingly asserting themselves even at the cost of "togetherness"?
Do they mean different things when they say "we are together"?
On which issues do they stand apart? How strongly are they together to take the family and the business forward?
In order to seek answers to these pertinent questions on 'Togetherness' in family business, the Thomas Schmidheiny Chair of Family Business and Wealth Management at the Indian School of Business has undertaken a two-staged comprehensive research study among family business owners. This paper reports the key findings from this ongoing study.
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In a recent editorial in The Wall Street Journal, a group of prominent economic experts took the government to task for many of its current poor fiscal and monetary decisions which they argue will have a dire impact on the U.S. economy unless step are taken soon to correct these problems.
George P. Shultz, Michael J. Boskin, John F. Cogan, Allan H. Meltzer and John B. Taylor senior fellows at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University argue that the most serious missteps by the U.S. government revolve around severe mismanagement of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve and poor budget and spending policy by the Obama Administration.
The authors' primary focus is on the Federal Reserve and its increasing role in both micromanaging the economy through interest rate manipulation and its growing burden of federal debt.
"Did you know that, during the last fiscal year, around three-quarters of the deficit was financed by the Federal Reserve? Foreign governments accounted for most of the rest, as American citizens' and institutions' purchases and sales netted to about zero. The Fed now owns one in six dollars of the national debt, the largest percentage of GDP in history, larger than even at the end of World War II."
They also question the Fed's policy of paying banks for holding more money in their reserves. Not only does this essentially incentivize banks that hold their money in reserve instead of lending it out to consumers (the stated goal of recent Fed policy), the policy creates a massive subsidy to the banks which is not approved by any elected officials, just the unelected Federal Reserve Board. In addition, by keeping interest rates low in the long term, the Fed is cutting into the real interest rates and diminishing the value of the savings of those who have saved for years for retirement.
"Did you know that the Federal Reserve is now giving money to banks, effectively circumventing the appropriations process? To pay for quantitative easing—the purchase of government debt, mortgage-backed securities, etc.—the Fed credits banks with electronic deposits that are reserve balances at the Federal Reserve. These reserve balances have exploded to $1.5 trillion from $8 billion in September 2008.
The Fed now pays 0.25% interest on reserves it holds. So the Fed is paying the banks almost $4 billion a year. If interest rates rise to 2%, and the Federal Reserve raises the rate it pays on reserves correspondingly, the payment rises to $30 billion a year. Would Congress appropriate that kind of money to give—not lend—to banks?
The Fed's policy of keeping interest rates so low for so long means that the real rate (after accounting for inflation) is negative, thereby cutting significantly the real income of those who have saved for retirement over their lifetime."
This vast expansion of bank reserves could have dire side effects, ranging from inflation to an even deeper credit freeze then the one we are currently experiencing. The editorial raises serious questions over whether the Fed has the capability to handle large scale fiscal and monetary issues in the future.
"This large expansion of reserves creates two-sided risks. If it is not unwound, the reserves could pour into the economy, causing inflation. In that event, the Fed will have effectively turned the government debt and mortgage-backed securities it purchased into money that will have an explosive impact. If reserves are unwound too quickly, banks may find it hard to adjust and pull back on loans. Unwinding would be hard to manage now, but will become ever harder the more the balance sheet rises."
While the Federal Reserve is a big part of the current and future problems the country will have to face, the increasing debt that the government is creating is another that legislators and regular citizens cannot ignore. As our non-discretionary spending under Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid increases without necessary reforms being implemented, the risk of being unable to cover these costs without dramatic tax grows. The authors argue that soon even the interest on U.S. debt may overwhelm existing spending levels. The end result? Significant tax increases for all taxpayers.
"President Obama's budget will raise the federal debt-to-GDP ratio to 80.4% in two years, about double its level at the end of 2008, and a larger percentage point increase than Greece from the end of 2008 to the beginning of this year.
Under the president's budget, for example, the debt expands rapidly to $18.8 trillion from $10.8 trillion in 10 years. The interest costs alone will reach $743 billion a year, more than we are currently spending on Social Security, Medicare or national defense, even under the benign assumption of no inflationary increase or adverse bond-market reaction. For every one percentage point increase in interest rates above this projection, interest costs rise by more than $100 billion, more than current spending on veterans' health and the National Institutes of Health combined.
Worse, the unfunded long-run liabilities of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid add tens of trillions of dollars to the debt, mostly due to rising real benefits per beneficiary. Before long, all the government will be able to do is finance the debt and pay pension and medical benefits. This spending will crowd out all other necessary government functions.
What does this spending and debt mean in the long run if it is not controlled? One result will be ever-higher income and payroll taxes on all taxpayers that will reach over 80% at the top and 70% for many middle-income working couples."
The Fed's current policy has focused primarily on the dumping of new cash into the money supply in order to induce lending through a process called quantitative easing. Given the inability of the Fed to encourage lending through its ordinary measures, with an interest rate near zero, the Fed has taken to periodically buying financial assets from commercial banks and other private institutions with newly printed money in order to increase the money supply and hopefully provide banks with more liquidity. Where the real concern comes in, according to the authors, is the unreliability of QE has an economic tool and the power it places in an unelected body, the Fed.
"The Fed is adding to the uncertainty of current policy. Quantitative easing as a policy tool is very hard to manage. Traders speculate whether and when the Fed will intervene next. The Fed can intervene without limit in any credit market—not only mortgage-backed securities but also securities backed by automobile loans or student loans. This raises questions about why an independent agency of government should have this power.
When businesses and households confront large-scale uncertainty, they tend to wait for more clarity to emerge before making major commitments to spend, invest and hire. Right now, they confront a mountain of regulatory uncertainty and a fiscal cliff that, if unattended, means a sharp increase in taxes and a sharp decline in spending bound to have adverse effect on the economy. Are you surprised that so much cash is waiting on the sidelines?"
The solutions, they argue are strong market based reforms that cut spending and taxes while also expanding the tax base. One point they make very clear, staying on the current path is tantamount to driving the economy right back into a financial crisis.
"The problems are close to being unmanageable now. If we stay on the current path, they will wind up being completely unmanageable, culminating in an unwelcome explosion and crisis.
The fixes are blindingly obvious. Economic theory, empirical studies and historical experience teach that the solutions are the lowest possible tax rates on the broadest base, sufficient to fund the necessary functions of government on balance over the business cycle; sound monetary policy; trade liberalization; spending control and entitlement reform; and regulatory, litigation and education reform. The need is clear. Why wait for disaster? The future is now."
The authors do an incredible job of dissecting the government's rampant mismanagement of the country's economic and monetary policy, while asking important questions about who should be holding this power. The Federal Reserve, an unelected agency holds significant power over the economic fate in our country, power that should be in the hands of elected officials who can be held responsible for any mistakes they make.
The Wall Street Journal editorial by Shultz, Boskin, Cogan, Meltzer and Taylor can be found in its entirety at: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303561504577497442109193610.html.

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You've probably all heard the story of the American businessman attending a business convention on the coast in Mexico. Workplace distractions are certainly not limited to March Madness. This works great, even though it increases the amount of streamed data by about 2-3{fa1682d9d15b3ca2ce5a864c8890b58dc1856bc71ddc80791669b2046dd0a732} and is now used by default by GCC (controlled by -fodr-type-merging flag).
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Children need healthy meals to learn. North Reading Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Lunch at the elementary schools costs $3.00 and $3.25 at the Middle and High School. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. The reduced price lunch is $.40 for lunch at each level. Below are some helpful links including the free and reduced lunch application, frequently asked question document, detailed instructions and a sharing of information waiver form. Completing this waiver form allows the district to use this information to extend benefits for other school programs including, athletics, extra-curricular activities, bus transportation, kindergarten and preschool tuition.
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If you want to sell beverages in Denmark that are covered by the Danish deposit and return system, you must register as an importer, producer or intermediary with Dansk Retursystem.
Importers: Importers import or commission the importation of beverages on which deposits are payable to sell or otherwise transfer or supply them in Denmark.
Producers: Producers manufacture or brew beverages on which deposits are payable to market them in Denmark.
Dansk Retursystem A/S may require companies registering as importers or producers to provide more detailed documentation in accordance with the current regulations.
What is required of importers and producers?
If you want to sell beverages in Denmark as an importer or producer, you are legally required to register the products with Dansk Retursystem A/S.
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A young photographer discovers his family to be a family who wrote the book on "dysfunctionalty." A world of money and very affluent kids who feel privileged is the backdrop. They have incorporated parental values into their own. Talk about a f..ked up scene.
Dylan, the photographer is himself a self aware pot head. This is really scary for a grandpa with his oldest granddaughter going off to college.
Parents ought to see this. In a sense though this may be mainly just over the top but don't think so. Dylan's Uncle: Steven Gutenburg,
plays the part of a Wall Street tycoon who gives new meaning to the world of hypocrisy and the "f" word. I am blown away.
I didn't even mean to watch this movie but became mesmerized. It is kind of a coming of age movie but more. The financial collapse is the final undoing of the tranquil indulgences. The "material" issues go dark and are vaporized. The movie keeps trying to find a redeeming character. Dylan comes close but his constant pot smoking doesn't do it for me.
This is an aside but holds that ever kernel of truth. The kids in this movie are pretty pathetic. Even if only nominally accurate, they are way too many. A joke among my friends when we see these kids is that they need a tour in the Marines. More truth than fiction. These kids of Affluenza have no direction, trade on the perceived influence of a relative and would've know discipline if it ran over them. Sound like a candidate for the Marines. F..king A.
Our country was sold a bill of goods by the late Economist Milt Freeman and at that time Mel Laird who was the secretary of Defense. I have no doubt that these are honorable men who had no earthly idea of the unintended consequences of their ill defined cause would unlease. Maybe they did. I've actually read that Friedman held the philosophy that the draft was actually incompatible with compulsory service. Laird may have simply been duped. Quite the opposite is true. Is there anything more compatible than a fair and comprehensive draft. I don't think so.


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How does a one pot wonder choose recipes: "Based on complexity, how many dishes it requires and how long it takes to prepare."
Reason for cooking recipes that require only one pot: "I hate doing dishes"
What is your pot limit? "If a recipe requires 3 or more pots, I would only make it for someone special OR if someone else is doing the dishes. On second thought, I would use more pots if I had a Hobart industrial dishwasher."
She worked in PITS as part of Young Life Work Crew at Malibu. The PITS crew did all the dishes for 3 weeks of. She lived in rubber boots and gloves and took care of lots o pots.
I am a creative cook. Translation: I make a mess and don't care a lick how many pots pans, peelers, presses, paper towels, spoons, forks, knives, band aids, recipes or cutting boards it takes to make a meal. This stresses some people out. I tell them not to watch. I do clean up my creativity tools. I clearly did not pass this style of food speech to daughter T1. Yet, she has her own creative style; does more with less; ventures outside the recipe; and is happy to do it herself.
Lyndsay..self described One Pot Wonder. I love you and the way you make food.


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Running has seen an uptick in popularity in many parts of the world over the past few decades. To someone in the 1950s or 1960s, it would have seemed strange to see people running all over the neighborhood for no apparent reason. Beginning in the 1970s in the US, a boom in popularity was triggered by such popular runners as Steve Prefontaine. Today, it is one of the most popular outdoor activities. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons are among the most popular events.
Running marathons requires long periods (up to a few hours) of steady, level intensity activity. This activity results in a lot of the body mass being reduced, including muscle and fat.
On the other hand, sprinting is an activity in which the human body is subjected to short bursts of high intensity activity. One can imagine our cave dwelling ancestors on their hunting expeditions doing such fast bursts of activity on going in for the kill. After such a burst, muscle growth tends to occur rapidly. In this way, the body reacts in an antifragile way to short bursts of volatility resulting in large upside.
As can be seen above, the bodies of sprinters and marathon runners can turn out in the end to be very different.


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As part of our industry engagement drive and in line with our vision to brand Sri Lanka as the next IT startup hub, SLASSCOM brings to you 4iR Hackathon. The event calls all digital disruptors to use the power of modern technologies such as AI/ML, Blockchain and AR/VR/MR, RPA and present the next big idea that will change the way we experience life! This 'First in Sri Lanka' event allows both University undergraduates and industry professionals to ideate, prototype and present solutions to a panel of industry leaders and investors.
The event is expected to attract over 100 participants from University students, startups and industry professionals from across the country. This will be an ideal opportunity for potential investors looking to witness ground breaking ideas.
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Clomiver is an antiestrogen drug by Vermodje. The main active ingredient is Clomiphene Citrate. Clomiphene is a selective modulator of estrogen receptor. It has agonistic and has antagonistic properties, blocks the effects of estrogen on the body by binding to receptors. Clomiver blocks feedback of estrogen to the hypothalamus (when taking Clomid, estrogens do not affect the pituitary gland, and thus reduce the production of LH and FSH) and stimulates the production of GnRH. As a result of these processes, the pituitary gland produces large amounts of a luteinizing hormone, which in turn increases the level of testosterone secretion by the testes.
Clomiver is just a stimulant and it does not raise levels of estrogen in blood. Clomiphene citrate is similar to Diethilstilboestrolum by its effect, but it does not exhibit estrogenic activity. Regarding the chemical structure, this drug is similar to Tamoxifen. Using the product, please note that at low doses of clomiphene, estrogenic effect occurs, but in the case of a high concentration of intrinsic estrogen already has the opposite (anti-estrogen) action. For medical purposes Clomiver is used for the treatment of anovulatory ovarian dysfunction, some forms of amenorrhea, uterine bleeding, infertility.


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Hi. My name is Jeff. Some of you already know that. Good-bye.
I'm retiring Dyspathy to cover metro Detroit full-time at MLive.com. Things will be different at MLive. For the better, I think. My writing style will stay true to Dyspathy's essential elements: dated pop culture references, sentence fragments, and an gleeful desire to lance the boil of hypocrisy festering on our region's ample hindquarters. Also, Garfunkel and Oates. I'll find a way to work them in. Promise. Read More→
Dan Gilbert isn't gonna be ignored, Lebron
Lebron James wife should probably invest is a reliable shotgun. Wait, is he married? Maverick Carter then. Or maybe Pat Riley. When Dan Gilbert isn't slap-fighting with ex-employees at a children's party or writing angry screeds in comic sans, the local king of reverse mortgages is twattering about people being assholes. Not that you should assume he was talking about Lebron James. Except he obviously was. Obviously, someone has serious problems with separation. Don't worry, Dan, Tom Walsh will never leave you. (Deadspin)
Douchebags party like it's 1997
They may have replaced the wide cuffed pants with skintight Ed Hardy t-shirts, but the obnoxious set still love their shitty techno music and ecstasy. Actually you can probably keep the Ed Hardy gear and techno music. Douchebags can live on ecstasy alone. That's really good news for Michigan because all the X is coming from Canada. Across our borders. Yeah economic activity! You can now see why it's so important for C. Montgomery "Matty" Moroun to build his second span. (Freep) Read More→
Sometimes I imagine Garfunkel and Oates have a radical homosexual agenda and they let me watch. I actually go back to that image quite often. Over share?
Ingham County Prosecutor's election must be on the horizon
A couple Michigan State basketball players allegedly got a little rapey. At least that's what the campus police thought. The prosecutor, on the other hand, hates to rush to judgement. Before all the facts are in. Besides, the alleged players are sorry. You know, for this unfortunate misunderstanding. Not only to the alleged victim, but more importantly to their teammates. Who they've really let down. These guys understand they need to behave in a way that's more in line with Spartan values. Hopefully, with the help of Jesus, they will rise above this incident. Like Ben Roethlisberger. (Michigan Messenger)
Worst. Film studio. Ever.
Allen Park residents fondly recall the golden age of metro Detroit cinema. When colorful producers like Jimmy Lifton unveiled glamorous plans for a massive studio development. Oh, they had stars back then! All of Allen Park was crazy about being in the pictures. That was a long time ago. Eighteen months later, Unity Studios never really got off the ground and they're moving their operation to Tech Town. Which is like making movies in Vancouver instead of Hollywood. Where's the glamour in that? (News-Herald) Read More→
Once in kindergarten I had a schoolyard crush on this girl, so I kicked her in the shins. Most people grow out of that phase, others don't. That's all I'm saying. (CNN, The Onion)
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Your decennial Census cockpunch
Some exciting news from our friends at the U.S. Census Bureau…everything is just awful. Not only are we poorer, we are twice as poorer as the rest of the country. People in Sterling Heights are especially poors. Won't somebody think of the Applebees? There are also a lot more black people in Macomb County. That is to say, St. Clair County can expect a huge influx of bitter, old white people by the 2020 Census. On the plus side, while Detroit probably lost hundreds of thousands of residents, it made Stuff White People Like. (DetNews, Freep)
City business is only conducted every other Monday
Council is backing Dave Bing's plan to bring the hammer down on city unions with a forced 10% pay cut. Detroit's public employees will get days off without pay every other Monday. Which is when all city business is conducted, according to AFSCME negotiator Catherine Phillips. Doesn't Bing and Council know that Detroit is a finely tuned machine? If you mess with the system this delicately balanced, pretty soon the streetlights won't work, rape kits won't be processed, and someone will forget to pay the Fire Department's utility bills. Oh wait. (Freep) Read More→
Oh hell. Let's just consider the above video sufficient comment on Rochelle's latest Helen Lovejoy-esque screed. (Freep)
TV shows may be different than reality
So you know all of those police procedurals where they always manage to find some incriminating semen sample all over the evidence? Real life may not actually work that way. While we're at it, you should probably know that some dumb hillbilly can't strike oil while shooting up some food with a shotgun. And criminal fugitives wanted by the Army probably can't hide in a panel van with a giant orange stripe. Also, unlike Perry Mason, most criminal defense lawyers don't only defend the innocent. (DetNews)
The great Bernero-Snyder coffee klatch summit
As uncivilized as some people may find it, famous nerd Rick "Michigan" Snyder and Lansing anger bear Virg Berneo will debate. Once. On public television. The winner gets a totebag. The loser has to watch the Rich Dad/Poor Dad infomercial during the next pledge drive. Snyder and Bernero worked out the details over coffee. Like regular folks! Snyder ordered a half-caf skinny carmel macchiato and Bernero drank watery Cadillac Coffee from the local tool and die shop. (Crains) Read More→
Today we bring you an encore performance from guest blogger week. Sally Subterfuge shares this dispatch from the Real Michigan, where Truck Nutz hang low on gun-racked pickups. Maybe you big city queers can learn a thing or two. – WF
The Victorious Warren Tea Party Attracts Results. Also White Supremacists
When the Warren Tea Party circulates a petition, it gets results. That is because it is the voice of Real AmeriKKKa. When your petition drive is this successful, does it even matter if your "chief organizer and spokesperson" is also a skeevy white-supremacist? Oh, probably not, but anyways… How is it that Michael Bertollini is 23 and yet doesn't know how to Google his fellow patriots? Someone should show him how to work this series of tubes so that he could perhaps learn that his new BFF "Thomas Kuettner" is also probably the secretly famous "Evan Thomas," one of the "up-and-coming leaders of a new wave of white supremacy." Thomas-whatever-his-name-is is seen here being a pale "young Michigan dynamo" next to this evil, old, red-faced Neo-Nazi Paul Fromm, who would later give the keynote speech at Vox Nationale's Grand Meeting to Save White America from the Brown Menace Extravaganza. And look here: Evan Thomas also has racisty things to say on the internet. Shocking. Here's a fun example of holocaust denial: Read More→


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No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be; because Death is very likely the single best invention of Lif
The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.


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Abraham Lincoln Seldom Told Stories
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One definition of noir is "no happy endings." In this short story collection by award-winning author, Warren Bull, don't expect any last-minute reprieves - it isn't going to happen. Dark desires spiral inexorably down toward disaster. Bad choices lead to dangerous consequences, and a sucker never gets an even break.
A clergyman chosen to speak on behalf of the dead is accused of murder. An author trying to make a name for herself attracts the attention of a stalker. A police detective investigating a series of seemingly unrelated murders finds an appalling and very personal link between the crimes.
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I highly recommend this book for mature young adults and adults who enjoy something different, at times thought provoking, with humor, mystery and horror all rolled up in well written short stories.
I loved it.
Reviewer: Astilbe, www.longandshortreviews.com - Rating: 3.5 Stars
One definition of noir is "no happy endings." In this short story collection by award-winning author, Warren Bull, don't expect any last-minute reprieves – it isn't going to happen. Dark desires spiral inexorably down toward disaster. Bad choices lead to dangerous consequences, and a sucker never gets an even break.
How fast can karma run? Is blind justice always a good thing?
This collection is best summed up by this quote from it: "You never actually complete a story. You just stop writing." What intrigued me the most about these stories is how many twists and turns are packed into each one and how much I wished I could read more about certain characters.
"We are here to celebrate the life of Kenneth David Nelson. He's no longer with us. He has passed on. There's reason to grieve, but no reason to be afraid. It's not the end of his story. He has gone ahead to where all of us will follow at our appointed times. He has gone from the present to the eternal. However, he remains with us in spirit and in memory. Whenever we think about him, he lives on through us."
The Reverend L. Davis White, with his white hair, baritone voice, and distinguished appearance, could have been cast as a clergyman in a Hollywood movie. He noticed the deceased's granddaughter squeak twice, squirm out of her mother's arms, totter over to her grandmother, and climb up into her lap.
"As little Katie just reminded me, Ken also lives on through his descendants. And Ken remains, as always, with God. As the Apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Romans, 'For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.'"
Dr. White's face showed only concern and sympathy, but a few of the more irreverent members of the church who had seen his practiced expression at funerals before referred to it as the minister's "funeral face." They claimed White performed eulogies on autopilot, directing his attention toward an internal debate about the meal to follow the service. Triple fudge brownies, cherry cheesecake, or apple crisp a la mode?
"What was it like when Councilor Nelson attended services here?" asked the minister. "He was a frequent visitor and true friend of this church family long before I arrived, which, by the way, he was never shy about mentioning. Like our letter-writing Apostle, Ken was not overly deferential to those in authority."
White paused in response to chuckles from the pews.
"On Sunday mornings about eleven fifteen he'd start to look at his watch. The closer it got to eleven thirty the more obvious he was about it. At eleven thirty on the dot he would start talking to his neighbor or stand up and walk out. It didn't matter if we were in the middle of a song or prayer. It was eleven thirty and the service was over—for him."
People laughed.
"A public servant is always on call. Ken had more to do than he could possibly get done. Maybe that's why he didn't stay with us past the time he had allotted. He wanted to do as much as he could in the time God allotted him. Ken had the hardest head and softest heart of anyone I know. Another way he reminded me of the Apostle Paul is that he never expressed opinions. He only stated facts. How do I know? He told me, as a matter of fact."
Many in the congregation nodded and smiled. White smiled back at them.
"I see I wasn't the only one he told. I can remember one time…."
White's voice rose and fell. His cadence was like poetry.
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Do you think that only guys can be called a mogul? Definitely, not! Even women these days take the opportunity to work as such and they sometimes prove to be better than men. If you're interested to play a lady mogul then download Hotel Mogul from GonzaGames this time and find out how great a mogul you are!
The heroine in this game is known as Lynette, a woman who has been cheated by her husband by means of taking her name out of Lynette's family business. Well this could be something like a real life drama wherein Lynette is going to make ways to avenge her conniving husband!
The fact is that this happens in real life. However, in this game
you will be playing to help Lynette repurchase and take all that belong to her company. And of course, she's determined to send her hubby to where he should be found - to the slammer!
This game entails buying and selling different forms of commercial properties. All of them are saleable and will help Lynette make profits. This game also entails building different attractions where people are invited and will definitely increase your income.
Once you have made enough money, you should be looking at the bottom line - your purpose as to why you are making all these possibilities. Take time to buy materials and equipment and hire workers to help you develop your own hotel company and become a mogul in the process!
Whew! This one sounds cool and you are only a woman who made all these things happen! That's bright and interesting of you!
What's more is the encouraging graphics that allow you to clearly see all what you're doing in the game. Plus, the music and sound effects are truly endearing and will absolutely allow you to relax all throughout the duration of the game.
Many of the hotel games today come with boring backdrops and musical backgrounds, making you feel sleepy and at time, bored! But here, you will be enjoying a game written in a style that will surely catch each of your senses, triggering you to perform well in the game from start to finish. Avenging your husband and your aim to become a mogul are the things that trigger you to strive more all throughout!
Download Hotel Mogul today and see if you got what it takes to become a successful mogul!
Have you ever tried working as a manager in a hotel? If not yet then then this is going to be you...
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I am starting a new feature called "Stitchy Saturday". I will be trying a new stitch every Saturday and discuss how it went, and its difficulty, if I liked it, would I try it again and what I would knit with it. I have wanted to try more stitches for awhile now and I tried to encourage myself through my side panel stitch spot but although it does inspire me to try the stitches, I never get around to it. Hope you like the feature and let me know in the comments below what you think of the stitches, how they turned out or if you have made things with the stitch before.
What stitch:
This week I tried the Irish Moss stitch.
Cast on multiples of 2
Row 1 - * K 1, P 1 *
Row 2 - * K 1, P 1 *
Row 3 - * P 1, K 1 *
Row 4 - * P 1, K 1 *
What I thought:
This stitch appeals to me with its texture and pattern. I love the look of this stitch and I would use it for scarves, hats, blankets. This stitch would be perfect for a lot of projects. The stitch creates a stronger texture and it is also softer because of ball like texture that the pattern creates.
Knitter level:
Beginner: It was very easy to follow along with its simple and repetitive pattern and it would be great for beginner knitters to try something new.
|a 3 inch by 3 inch swatch of the irish moss stitch
|close up of the stitch
Thank you for visiting my blog, please follow on Bloglovin' and Instagram. I will see you again for next week's Yarn Along on Wednesday! Have a good weekend!


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THE private view of Woking College's Summer Exhibition at The Lightbox attracted over 500 visitors, including parents, current, past and prospective students, governors of the college and trustees of The Lightbox.
Celebrating its 11th year at The Lightbox, work was exhibited by students from all the Visual Arts categories including Fine Art, CTEC Art and Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Photography and Textiles. Highlights this year included a catwalk fashion show featuring and modelled by students studying textiles at the college, greeted with much cheers and applause.
For the full story, see the 12 July edition


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Chronic Pain Self-Management Class - 6 Week SeriesName: Chronic Pain Self-Management Class - 6 Week SeriesDate: May 14, 2019Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDTWebsite: Click here to registerEvent Description:
Texas Health Resources will be offering a six week course on Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain. Workshops will be held every Tuesday, starting April 30th.
The following topics will be discussed:
Dealing with dificult emotions
Pain symptoms including fatigue and depression management
Improving communication skill
Using pain medications effectively
Pacing and planning
Solving problems and setting goals
Eating healthy
Increasing self-confidence
Exercise Program
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The Art and Science of Sound Recording
This website is host to Alan Parsons' groundbreaking video series on music production.
Alan engineered Dark Side Of The Moon and countless other classic hit records. If you want to learn how to make better sounding recordings you've come to the right place.
The Alan Parsons Project
Official website.
Eric Woolfson
Eric Woolfson (1945-2009) was the co-founder, principal songwriter, lyricist, often lead singer and essentially the other half of The Alan Parsons Project. He also wrote five stage musicals (Dancing Shadows, POE, Gambler, Gaudi and Freudiana) which have been performed all over the world. Details about his legacy are at this site.
Parsonica Radio (Listen)
The Alan Parsons Official Radio Station! Music from The Alan Parsons Project, Alan Parsons, and Eric Woolfson's solo albums, plus the best rock & pop music from the sixties to the new millennium. Directed by and occasionally hosted by Alan Parsons.
Andrew Powell
The official website of Andrew Powell: renowned composer, arranger, conductor, producer, and musician for concerts, records, film, television, and theatre. He has worked with artists from Boulez and Stockhausen to Kate Bush and Kansas, classical orchestras and brass bands to rock and theatre groups. He combined all of these styles as the arranger and conductor for The Alan Parsons Project and was also instrumental in helping Alan bring the music of the Project to worldwide live audiences for the first time in the mid 1990s.
Ian Bairnson
The official website of Ian Bairnson: the guitarist for all Alan Parsons Project albums. Ian was instrumental in bringing the music of the Project to live audiences for the first time as he toured the world extensively with Alan between 1994 and 2000 and made key musical and songwriting contributions to all of the band's albums released under the name Alan Parsons. He was also a member of Pilot and has also played with such legends as Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, Stanley Clarke, Steve Gadd, Tom Jones, Mick Fleetwood, Chris Deburgh, and Beverley Craven.
Stuart Elliott
Stuart was the drummer with The Alan Parsons Project (about 10 albums) from "Pyramid" onwards. In the 1990s, Stuart was instrumental in bringing the music of the Project to live audiences for the first time and made key musical and songwriting contributions to all of the band's albums released under the name Alan Parsons. He toured extensively from 1994 to 2000 as the Alan Parsons Live Project where the band covered the US, South America, Japan and most of Europe some 6 or 7 times during the period.
David Paton
The official website of David Paton: the bass player on the first 9 Alan Parsons Project albums who was also the vocalist for numerous Project songs including What Goes Up, Children of the Moon, and Let.s Talk About Me. He was also the vocalist, bass player, and founder of Pilot, one the first bands Alan produced. Pilot achieved global success with the Parsons-produced smash hits Magic and January. He has also played with and/or toured with such rock legends as Paul McCartney, Elton John, Rick Wakeman, Camel, and Kate Bush, to name a few.
The Avenue Online
Official Fan Site — Your journey into the world of Alan Parsons
Al Stewart
Alan produced 3 albums including Year Of The Cat and Time Passages
Jake Shimabukuro
Alan produced the ukulele virtuoso's latest album Grand Ukulele
Steven Wilson
Alan was engineer and associate producer on former Porcupine Tree frontman's highly-acclaimed album – The Raven That Refused To Sing.
Electric Litany
Alan was involved in the making of the band's latest album. They have also opened for Alan at shows in Europe.


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Fizik Tritone 6.5 Carbon Braided Saddle
The Fizik Tritone 6.5 Carbon Saddle takes the celebrated design of the Tritone 5.5, widens it by a crucial 10mm for wider riders, and slaps on carbon-braided rails to save weight and improve ride quality. It maintains the Tritone's design advantages of vastly improved comfort and enhanced aerodynamics. Overall, it's a pretty sweet piece, and we think you'll agree.
First, we'll point out the super low weight, vibration-absorbing 7x9mm braided carbon rails that save 30g of weight over the Kium-railed version of the same saddle. Next, we'll drawn attention to the carbon-reinforced nylon shell, which is light, flexible yet supportive, and further aids in shock absorption from the road. Those are some very smart features right off the bat.
The Tritone addresses aerodynamics with its peculiar shape. Whereas taller, pointed noses on most tri/TT saddles allow riders to scoot forward for better positioning in the cockpit and over the crank, this is also detrimental to efficient biomechanics and comfort, as more weight becomes focused on a smaller area of the rider's "undercarriage" and the rider stays higher than necessary in profile. The Tritone's nose is both shorter, lower, and wider than these other saddles, allowing riders to position themselves lower in the cockpit, while still being forward enough to comfortably assume their more aerodynamic "cruising" position. The ultimate result is a saddle design that is rapidly spreading through the triathlon community as the advantages of this approach become evident.
A Front Transition Hook under the saddle's front makes up for the lack of a long nose for a fast grab-and-go during T1. The carriage kit hanging off the back is similar to Fizik's saddle bag option on road saddles, letting you easily attach two bottle cages, CO2, an inflator device, and a spare tube. The saddle is a UCI legal 24 centimeters long.


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I always like something to look forward to to spur me on in life. My friends have been telling me to take more time for myself and I have been trying my god damn hardest to, so when Gisborough Hall invited me to spend a night to celebrate being flirty & 30 I thought why the devil not.
I mean who would turn down a 19th century mansion overlooking Roseberry Topping? You would be mad not too.
I arrived late afternoon for check in and sat in the newly refurbished drawing room for a quick catch up with Nicola about the exciting new plans for Gisborough Hall. It is their 15th birthday this year and there is plenty of offers and events planned throughout the year. I have my eye on Pudding Club and Tapas on the Terrace but there is plenty to choose from over on their brand spanking new website.
It was the first real week of Spring and I was in a super good mood. Not only because it was my birthday but I feel like I needed to welcome in some positivity with positivity. A mini break to Gisborough Hall could most certainly help me on my way with that. Just a little.
Up to the room we went with the sweetest check in service from the ladies on reception. As I always have a quick look online at what hotel rooms look like I can tell you I was super excited. Even more so when the receptionist said that this room was her favourite. She wasn't flaming kidding either! The room wasn't a room it was a suite with more chairs than I knew what to do with them. There was a dressing room, bathroom and a free standing bath right at the end of my bed. This is definitely the way I want to spend a birthday.
I kicked off my shoes and slotted my little trotters into the complementary slippers and donned my Gisborough Hall dressing gown. Donned, wow! What a word!
I am one of the most nosiest people in the world so I opened every single drawer, sniffed every single bathroom product and sat on/in every chair, bath and bed to just get a feel of the place. Don't tell me you guys don't do this too. I had absolute interior envy. The blinds matched the wallpaper which complimented the sandstone rooms, down to the final touches of vases, clocks and lamps. This room was designed to perfection.
It was feet up for an hour until it was time for dinner, taking in this beautiful room. Original sandstone windows made me feel like Rapunzel, but I wouldn't be trying to escape if I had to live here for the rest of my life, not ever. Lock me in and throw away the key.
As our dinner reservation was upon us it was time to drift back down to the drawing room and take a peek at the wine list. I opted for a Pinot Grigio and it was just what I needed. As the table became available we walked through to Chaloner's Restaurant and were seated by the window which over looked the whole room. Perfect for a good old people watch.
Dinner was in a class of its own, with dishes on this menu that I had been excited about for weeks.
I opted for the Goats Cheese Pannacotta, Yorkshire Beetroot Textures, Goats Cheese Bon Bons, while my guest went for Pan Fried Gnocchi, Wild Mushrooms, Spinach & Parmesan Crust. I had the ultimate food envy as when Gnocchi is done right it tastes an absolute dream.
Another round of drinks to compliment the main were delivered to the table. I went for the Baked Yorkshire Dales Rump of Lamb, Confit Belly, Crispy Sweetbread, Honey Roasted Parsley Root & Bee Pollen. I know, check me out! Sweetbread! Can we not! I had to Google that bad boy. Oh my! My guest went for fish dish of Seared Sea Bream, Baby Fennel. Sauerkraut, Smoked Bacon & Sea Sprigs. Some ultimate choices right there if you ask me.
I am totally keeping all of the food sacred for another post so I can't let you in on too many visuals but it was delightful. Check this out Tea Bee's you don't have to be a guest to fill your faces with these utter delights. You can book online and come for a swanky ass meal in a blooming mansion anytime. The perfect way to relax.
Plans to head into Guisborough went on hold as a food coma over took the pair of us. A celebratory Guinness at the bar was on order as it was St Patrick's Day after all. Followed by a plate full of fudge to top the night off before we retired to our room.
Walking back into Mrs Bruce's Room took me by surprise. A good surprise. Our room had been 'turned down' I think that's the lingo. The lamps were on and there was a hot chocolate by both sides of the bed and some truffles and biscuits on the pillows. Hello! They know me too well!
Because I am still pretty freaking obsessed with Broadchurch I thought it would top the eve off with an episode or two of it in that free standing, sexy ass bath with a glass of prosecco and soak my twenties away. So that is just what I did. Until I resembled an actual prune.
As soon as my head hit that pillow I was a gone, falling off to sleep in a huge cloud of love with so much space to spread out and snore my evening away.
To wake up in such a spacious room to the sounds of sweet nothing was so peaceful. A morning of 60 Minute Makeover, a quick pack of the case and a packed up breakfast from the lovely chef to see us on our way was the perfect Spring morn.
I need to take these mini breaks a hell of a lot more often. Just getting away 20 minutes down the road to no noise and no distractions was a slice of heaven.
Guisborough is not too far from Middlesbrough and you actually feel right out in the sticks and the perfect trip away for a little treat. It was so quiet and you can zone out and not have to worry about a thing which is what I am all about right now.
I would like to thank Gisborough Hall for an absolute treat of a birthday weekend. I will most definitely be back for a stay and Tapas on the Terrace without a doubt.
Love Carli x
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*My weekend stay was complementary of Gisborough Hall. All opinions and being completely blown away are 100% genuine. I mean come on. Look at this place.


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HGBF 1/144 Transient Gundam Glacier
(Release Date: Nov 2016, Price: 2,160 yen)
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Wilfried must use new spear because his spear edge used by shia nowReplyDelete
GBF logic:
More crystal parts = OP
Why is the clear purple sparkly,AGAIN!?ReplyDelete
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Freeza's personal MSReplyDelete
From the looks of it the weapon and the hands are molded together, but the colour aren't the same. Has Bandai created a new way to hold the weapon separately with those type of hands. Can't wait to see more for this kit.ReplyDelete
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- "Language is an organism. The entity of language is born, germinates, hybrids itself, and through the earnestness of social and political forces, languages can even die."
- ―Arner Figgis
Arner Figgis was an Issori linguist and anthropologist who advanced the controversial survival-regressive-isolationist theory, which alleged that colonists who survived a disaster might, if isolated from other colonists, be forced by necessity to abandon high technology and adopt characteristics of more primitive Human cultures. One possible example of Figgis' theory was the Bharhulai tribe on Socorro.
Arner Figgis served as the Chief Linguist for the University of Be'nal on Issor and achieved tenure at the Imperial Academy of Science and Methodology despite being non-human.
- "Old Corellian: A Guide for the Curious Scholar"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 7 (First appearance)
- "Idol Intentions"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 (Mentioned only)
- The Black Sands of Socorro
- "Old Corellian: A Guide for the Curious Scholar"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 7
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Written Word on Hyperspace (content removed from StarWars.com and unavailable)
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It's my pleasure to introduce our next featured Community All-Star Carl Elliott from Helix Business Solutions.
Carl frequents the business user-focused forum boards where he shares his extensive knowledge of Oracle Service Cloud to point members in the right direction to solve their question and his experience to help guide users on how to approach design decisions.
I had the pleasure of getting to know Carl when he gave us feedback on the Analytics Cookbook in its early planning phase, coined the "collective community brain" phrase that I love and use ALL the time, and contributed a popular report recipe--Chat Summary Charts--to help jumpstart the Analytics Cookbook. Then we got to meet in person at ModernService Experience 2016! It was one of my highlights from the conference. Here is a little bit more about Carl:
Company: Oracle Gold Partner Helix Business Solutions
How and when did you first learn about Oracle Service Cloud (RightNow)?
My first introduction to Oracle Service Cloud was in 2005...so back in the RightNow days, when I was working at ServiceMaster. Several of us at Helix were leading IT groups for different business lines in the organization and we purchased RightNow to meet several different needs. I used RightNow to consolidate our customer database for one of the franchise lines of business, which was the first time we had a consolidated customer master record for incidents and opportunities.
What is your role at Helix?
I am the VP of Professional Services at Helix. Oracle Service Cloud is one of the primary products we specialize in for implementations and services.
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most?
I really enjoy working with many different clients and helping them solve business issues and improve customer service with Oracle Service Cloud. And it's fascinating to see the differences between organizations and industries.
What is something you're proud of during your time of using Oracle Service Cloud?
Helix was asked to develop and deliver the Oracle Service Cloud partner training for the implementation certification. I worked on both the training curriculum and the test and then was the instructor for several of the classes.
How have you used Oracle Service Cloud to solve a business problem within your organization.
We use Oracle Service Cloud for many things within our own organization, including supporting a service desk, tracking opportunities and hosting website content.
Describe Oracle Service Cloud in one word: Knowledge.
What advice would you give to someone who is new to Oracle Service Cloud?
Use the documentation and then try things out. The best way to learn is to get your hands dirty working with it.
Why do you participate in the Oracle Service Cloud Community?
It helps to see what other people are working on and what they might be struggling with in the product. It keeps my skills up to date if I am reviewing something on the community but may not have worked with it recently.
How do you stay current on your industry and on Oracle Service Cloud?
For me, it's a matter of keeping up with the usual things like reading documentation, listening to online trainings, attending tradeshows, keeping tabs on what's being discussed in the Community, etc. Continually working with customers on their organization's goals and their implementations helps too.
What are apps, software and tools (not including Service Cloud) that you can't live
Evernote for keeping notes online is a lot easier than managing them on paper
My FitBit Blaze for keeping me active or at least reminding me I need to be active
What is your favorite tool or technique for staying organized?
I use labels in my email to organize and move things out of my inbox. Besides helping to organize my inbox, they help me to know what I still need to process.
What would you do (for a career) if you weren't doing this?
I would be the host on a travel show where you go around the world and try out all the different spots and talk about what you like and don't like about them.
What's the best vacation you've ever taken?
We took a family vacation to Trail West in Colorado with several other families we knew. We had adventure, a lot of laughter and got to unwind completely. We like it so much we went back a second time a few years later.
Thanks to Carl for participating in our member spotlight and helping us get to know you better. And of course, thank you for contributing in so many varied ways to the Community. Your willingness to share your experience and expertise are much appreciated by your peers and the Oracle Service Cloud team.
Erica and Carl get to meet in person at Modern Service Experience 2016.
Congratulations Carl!! It's always a pleasure when I see you in the Community. Thank
you for all that you do!!
Congrats Carl! Your presence and expertise has always been a valuable contribution
to the community so it's nice to see you recognized for your efforts. Our relationship
with Helix spans many years and you're practically an extended family of Oracle/RightNow.
It's great working with you when the opportunity arises!
I am definitely a ^^^CARL^^^ fan!
Hi Carl, nice to read some more about you and your background.
Its a fun trip reading all stories of the more dedicated members of the community!
Thanks Carl!
Congratulations Carl and thanks for your contributions over the years.
Congratulations Carl
Congrats! Well earned!


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Book: Del Shores
direction: Fuzz Roark
stage managed by Ben Kinder
WHEN: Feb 12 - Mar 6, 2016; Feb 12, 13, 14; 18, 19, 20, 21; 26, 27, 28; Mar 4, 5, 6. Ten Spot Thursday: Feb 18, 2016 - 8:00pm. Talk Back With Director & Cast: immediately following each performance
WHERE: Spotlighters Theatre, 817 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
TICKETS: Adults $20; Seniors $18; Students: $16; Military $16.
Order online at www.spotlighters.org
Follow the journey of four gay boys in the Dallas Baptist Church. Storyteller Mark Lee Fuller tries to create a world of love and acceptance in the church and clubs of Dallas, Texas, while desperately trying to find a place to put his own pain and rage. The world Mark creates also includes two older barflies, Peanut and Odette, whose banter takes the audience from hysterical laughter to tragedy and tears. With a theme of religion clashing with sexuality, Sissies strives to find balance and acceptance in the world of religion.
Winner: GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding LA Theater Production, Los Angeles Critics Awards, Ovation Awards, Backstage West Garland Awards and Robby Awards.
There will be a POST-SHOW DISCUSSION following each performance, to allow the audience time to voice their views of issues raised in the performance, and to discussion ways to create a world of acceptance, understanding and hope.
- Michael McKay - Mark Lee Fuller
- Dennis Binseel - "TJ" Thomas James Brooks
- Danny Romeo - Andrew Ford
- Tommy Malek - Benny Watson
- John Sadowsky - Preacher Reilly
- Christina Holmes - Mother(s)
- Greg Grenier - Preston "Peanut" LeRoy
- Melainie Eifert - Odette Annette Barnett


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It's been another hectic week for the EdTechTeacher team between ISTE, the Shrewsbury Summer Institute, and the start of our Boston Summer Workshops. There are still spaces available in some of our featured sessions:
- July 15-16: Leveraging Technology to Differentiate Instruction: Creating Rich Curricula for ALL Students
- July 15-16: 21st Century Leadership
- July 22-24: Building an Interactive or BYOD Classroom with Multiple Devices
- July 25-16: Creating Digital Course Content for iPads
- July 25-16: All Things Google
- July 31-August 2: Teaching History with Technology
ISTE Re-Cap from the Team
Jen Carey, Carl Hooker, and Don Orth represented us at ISTE this week in San Antonio.
ISTE Wrap Up from Day #1: 4 Themes
At the end of Day 1, Carl articulated 4 key themes: learning should be fun; the revolution will be televised – only on a mobile device; mobile learning is now the norm; learning should be based on inquiry and interest.
ISTE from a Newby
Though comfortable shoes ranked at the top of Jen's list, she also made an excellent point: Educators around the world are passionate, innovative, and inspiring.
ISTE Wrap Up, Day 2
Carl spent the second day in poster sessions and at the blogger's cafe where he met up with members of his PLN – Michelle Cordy (@cordym), Holly Clark (@HollyEdTechDiva), and Don Orth (@finddonorth).
ISTE 2013 Overall Wrap-up: Turning Reflection into Action
To maximize the value of a conference, Carl suggests four strategies for codifying learning – especially since school is now out for summer. Dispatch.IO can be used to support asynchronous conversation, while G+ Hangouts can be used for real-time conversation. To "bend time and space" in order to curate the experience, Carl also recommends a combination of Twitter and Storify.
Resources from the Web
Student Portfolios With Evernote | Next Generation Learning; Today…
Another great post about using Evernote and student portfolios.
Toca Builders
Consider this app to be a sort of MindCraft for elementary students.
Final Argument
Though really expensive, this app has a lot of potential. It serves as a presentation tool similar to Prezi. However, the final product can be exported as an Explain Everything project file.
Free Technology for Teachers: Three Google Sheets Scripts That Help Teachers Save Time
Doctopus and Goobric tutorials from Richard Byrne.
Six Thinking Hats
Great visual framework for helping students to make deeper connections.
SmartBoardSmarty – home
Wiki full of SMART Board resources.
Reflect & Refine: Building a Learning Community: Writer's Notebook: Going Digital
Suggested apps for creating digital writers notebooks.
Math Champ
With Math Champ, push out math quizzes to student iPads for quick assessment. This link is to the quick guide for setting up your class.
A Platform for Good
New site from the Family Online Safety Institute with info for teachers and parents about digital citizenship and internet safety


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Monday, September 28, 2015
After this discussion, the kids spend some time finding different arrays around our room. We talk about the dimensions of the arrays found, as well as how many items are in the arrays. This is added to our journal.
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We just got home from the Dreams resort in Huatulco, Mexico. It is very beautiful there but hot hot hot! And this is coming from someone who lives in Arizona year round! We traveled to Mexico City and then on to Huatulco. My cousin got married and we are blessed to share their special… Read more
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Phoenix Gluten Free
Hello there! A few months ago, I worked on Nima testing 25 restaurants around our area that offer gluten-free items. Nima published the Phoenix Gluten-Free Guide yesterday so I wanted to share it with you all! I am So thankful for my Nima sensor and couldn't imagine living gluten-free without it! If you are interested in… Read more
Traveling to Italy Gluten Free
Two years ago my hubby and I were in Italy celebrating our 20th Anniversary! I was so nervous about traveling to Italy since I have Celiac. I had done a lot of research and everything I read said don't worry! Nima wasn't available back then so no little gluten tester to come along on the… Read more
Eating gluten free while sailing
We did it! Hurray! Hours of studying and watching YouTube videos about sailing and now we can officially become sailors! We passed our sailing classed through West Coast Multihulls, ate gluten free the whole trip, and made some new friends along the way! I have secretly been living vicariously through many sailing couples on YouTube… Read more
Adventuring in San Diego
We spent a few days over the 4th of July holiday in San Diego. It was such a blessing to be by the ocean as well as on the ocean! What a wonderful reprieve from the heat of Arizona! It's hot in Arizona and by the time July hits I definitely was ready for a… Read more
New York
I think I have finally recovered from my trip to NYC! I was blessed to be able to go with my oldest daughter and her theater group for 5 wonderful days! We saw so many beautiful places, met incredible people and ate some delicious food! I think I left a piece of my heart there!… Read more


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Multicoin wallet
Our next-generation wallet is not only capable of storing Avesta tokens but also other digital coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc. Our wallet allows users to seamlessly convert between crypto and fiat, which is a great achievement.
We completed our milestone to bring you invoicing functionality. The invoicing functionality works perfectly together with our multicoin wallet and will give users and businesses more freedom over their money and more abilities to track their cash flow. Each invoice and its status will be tracked on the blockchain so you can get a real-time view.
New Website
We are proud to announce our updated website. We hope you like the makeover.
Explorer UX / UI
It's not an easy task to create the optimal user experience. We are constantly testing and improving the UX and UI of our explorer. You should be able to use our explorer without even thinking!
Wallet Business Account
Businesses will now able to sign up for a business account on the Avesta platform. This allows them to create invoices and track payments.


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One of the crucial factors in achieving a high punctuality in railway traffic systems, is the ability to effectively reschedule the trains when disturbances occur. The railway traffic rescheduling problem is a complex task to solve both from a practical and a computational perspective. Problems of practically relevant sizes have typically a very large search space, making them time-consuming to solve even for state-of-the-art optimization solvers. Though competitive algorithmic approaches are a widespread topic of research, not much research has been done to explore the opportunities and challenges in parallelizing them. This paper presents a parallel algorithm to efficiently solve the real-time railway rescheduling problem on a multi-core parallel architecture. We devised (1) an effective way to represent the solution space as a binary tree and (2) a novel sequential heuristic algorithm based on a depth-first search (DFS) strategy that quickly traverses the tree. Based on that, we designed a parallel algorithm for a multi-core architecture, which proved to be 10.5 times faster than the sequential algorithm even when run on a single processing core. When executed on a parallel machine with 8 cores, the speed further increased by a factor of 4.68 and every disturbance scenario in the considered case study was solved within 6 s. We conclude that for the problem under consideration, though a sequential DFS approach is fast in several disturbance scenarios, it is notably slower in many other disturbance scenarios. The parallel DFS approach that combines a DFS with simultaneous breadth-wise tree exploration, while being much faster on an average, is also consistently fast across all scenarios.
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In railway traffic systems, it is essential to achieve a high punctuality to satisfy the goals of the involved stakeholders. Thus, whenever disturbances occur, it is important to effectively reschedule trains while considering the perspectives of various stakeholders. The train rescheduling problem is a complex task to solve, both from a practical and a computational perspective. From the latter perspective, a reason for the complexity is that the rescheduling solution(s) of interest may be dispersed across a large solution space. This space needs to be navigated fast while avoiding portions leading to undesirable solutions and exploring portions leading to potentially desirable solutions. The use of parallel computing enables such a fast navigation of the search tree. Though competitive algorithmic approaches for train rescheduling are a widespread topic of research, limited research has been conducted to explore the opportunities and challenges in parallelizing them.
This thesis presents research studies on how trains can be effectively rescheduled while considering the perspectives of passengers along with that of other stakeholders. Parallel computing is employed, with the aim of advancing knowledge about parallel algorithms for solving the problem under consideration.
The presented research contributes with parallel algorithms that reschedule a train timetable during disturbances and studies the incorporation of passenger perspectives during rescheduling. Results show that the use of parallel algorithms for train rescheduling improves the speed of solution space navigation and the quality of the obtained solution(s) within the computational time limit.
This thesis consists of an introduction and overview of the work, followed by four research papers which present: (1) A literature review of studies that propose and apply computational support for train rescheduling with a passenger-oriented objective; (2) A parallel heuristic algorithm to solve the train rescheduling problem on a multi-core parallel architecture; (3) A conflict detection module for train rescheduling, which performs its computations on a graphics processing unit; and (4) A redesigned parallel algorithm that considers multiple objectives while rescheduling.


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Read that title as "Amsterdam for people with kids who can't go out in the evening anymore, but still want to go to fun places on bank holiday weekends".
High on the to-do list, with beautiful architecture and scenery, plus the benefit of a succinct 45 min flight away, visiting Amsterdam on a long weekend in March was too good to pass up. Being too old for the boozy, red-light district themed trips of people's early 20s we based ourselves in the Museum Quarter and took in the more serene side that the city has to offer.
Our antique and character filled apartment rental found us in a South Ken-esque neighbourhood with historic quiet streets, with local boutique shops and restaurants. Near the Vondelpark, the museums and the tram it was a perfect base to explore.
We spent our afternoons wandering the canals, organised in concentric semi circles from the central station, and quickly realised the centre was not for us. Inside the two inner canals was total chaos and we spent most of our time on the periphery with the prettiest canals and bridges along Reguliersgracht in Gratchengordel.
We also followed a Rick Steves audio tour of the Jordaan which takes you from the bustling central area out to a quieter world and past Anne Frank's house. (We didn't do it, heard it was great if you know the story, but that it took 2+ hours to get in).
Obviously all that walking is tiring work and respites must be taken. With a bit of research you can found some non-stag-focussed beer bars and we visited De Brabanste Aap and Arendsnest which were both great pit stops.
In the evenings, after our strolls, we generally ate in the neighbourhood having some excellent Italian at Di Bruno and a phenomenal steak at Cafe Loetje. The service can be gruff and sedate, but the food was worth it.
On our last night we met up with my brother, who was coincidentally in town, and checked out the Foodhallen. An indoor food market with communal tables and bars, they served up some superb food. Go hungry and split lots of different things. We took on burgers, taco samplers, bahn mi and pulled pork sandwiches, washed it down with craft beers and G&Ts and closed out the banquet with Belgian waffle wrapped ice cream. Yep, we ate all that. It was awesome.
Most mornings, thanks to C's early rises, we beat the crowds and took in a museum each morning – taking in the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum (~€15 prebooked online). We timed the trips perfectly: our 9am start meant C was taking her first nap and we avoided most of the crowds.
I say most, but the Rijks is always packed – it's their equivalent to the Louvre and is full of tour groups. We managed to whiz round most of it, admiring the huge Rembrandts, in about 1.5 hours. Avoid the showpieces and you can find some beautiful and private rooms.
The Van Gogh wasn't as busy, and there are various audio tours to guide you round at different paces, but by 10:30am the Sunflowers was five deep for a glimpse. What a tragic life that man led!
On our last day we had a lie in before venturing out to the tulip fields of Keukenhof. It's only open two months a year during their bloom displaying are acres of manicured tulip exhibitions. However, we didn't think it through and by the time we leisurely arrived at the airport to catch the transfer bus there was a 60 min wait to take the 45 min bus. Whoops.
We finally made it to the Dutch Disneyland, queued for a load more things, ate horrific food, but then found the beer vendors. What a relief. It was worth it though. The place was beautiful.
Finally, sleeping beauty woke up, so we took about 3,000 iPhone photos and played with miffy before slogging it back home. It was an exhausting expedition, but, if planned properly, would be an excellent day out. You can also rent bike to pedal through the fields, but we'd had enough.
What a trip! We're glad we can still do fun things with a little one. Who knows how long that will last but we're trying to enjoy it whilst we can.
Until next time


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In February 1997, Ellen DeGeneres came out on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Two months later, her character Ellen Morgan also came out in the infamous "The Puppy Episode" episode of her sitcom. Ellen then appeared on the cover of Time magazine with the memorable headline, "Yep, I'm Gay."
She didn't just inch out of the closet, she blew the doors off and led the pride parade that tumbled out. And yet, it wasn't an easy choice to come out. Ellen explained her fears in an episode of Oprah's Master Class in October 2015:
"Would I still be famous, would they still love me if they knew I was gay? And my fear was that no, no they wouldn't, and then it made me feel ashamed that I was hiding something. It made me feel ashamed that I couldn't feel honest and really be who I am, and I just didn't want to pretend to be somebody else anymore so that people would like me."
These same concerns persist for many female celebrities years later, even in 2018. Ellen's success, however (if we use income alone as a proxy, she hasn't made under $45 million a year since 2008 and is valued at $345 million, plus she's won 35 daytime Emmy Awards for her talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show since its debut in 2003), is proof that coming out isn't the guaranteed career killer that it might have been before the early 1990s. Moreover, some female celebrities may have even benefited professionally to some degree—on top of the personal benefit—from coming out.
So, to help any female celebrities considering coming out, we've compiled a list of ways to publicly come out, based on successful women who have blazed the trails.
The Ellen
At what seems like the peak of your popularity, go on the cover of the most widely read and influential magazine that you can and announce to the world you're gay. Bonus points if it comes with a pithy catchy phrase that people will remember and repeat even decades later. After coming out, go on a circuit of interviews talking about coming out and then become a major icon in the gay community. (See also The Ellen Page as a variation.)
The Jodie Foster
Develop your robust family life in private, as secluded as possible from the paparazzi, then eventually come out in a deeply uncomfortable, raw coming out speech while winning a major industry award like a lifetime achievement award. Return to carrying out your private life with little fanfare because your sexual orientation is nobody's darn business.
The Lily Tomlin
You've always been quietly out in your personal life, but since the media avoided discussing your sexuality and didn't "out" you, the general public doesn't know. When you finally "come out" publicly, do it by casually mentioning something indicating your lesbianism in an interview and then let the media run with the story. Continue on with life as it was, only now with a little more media interest in your significant other. (See also: The Holland Taylor.)
The Wanda Sykes
During a pivotal moment in the gay rights movement, announce that you're gay in a public setting, subconsciously or consciously using your celebrity to help bring publicity to the cause. Become a spokeswoman for intersectionality, raising awareness about the overlap and interdependence of discrimination as it touches on social categorizations like sex, race and sexual orientation in a language that's easily understandable. (See also The Amandla Stenberg as a variation.)
The Rosie O'Donnell
Spend years publicly, theatrically mooning over a male celebrity—preferably one of People magazine's Sexiest Men Alive—as a convenient smokescreen for your sexual orientation, then come out after a major life change such as adopting a child with your partner. Immediately become deeply involved in the gay rights movement and let the haters hate. (The Robin Roberts variation: after you undergo a life-threatening medical emergency, come out as a way of publicly acknowledging and thanking your partner.)
The Millennial
Like Ingrid Nilsen, Raven-Symoné or Mara Wilson, use a social media site like YouTube or Twitter to announce to your followers/fans that you're gay, often as part of raising awareness for LGBT issues. Or talk about loving "the person, not the gender" in interviews to avoid the cognitive dissonance of flat out lying about being straight and as a way of dipping your toe in the water. When you eventually come out, you've already laid some groundwork among the public so there's less surprise.
Coming out can be scary, for celebrities and non-celebrities alike, especially when an individual fears that coming out will have a significant negative impact on her career because of overt or covert discrimination. However, for any celebrity considering it, there are plenty of successful examples that show that coming out can have a limited career effect or even a positive effect—for example, the women listed above.
So to such a celebrity, we say, "Come out, come out, wherever you are!"


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I'm not sure I've ever seen such a precise devastation. No people dead*, no homes destroyed, just cattle. And, lots of them…. an estimated 25,000. To our neighbors out west it must feel like the plague on livestock all over again.
I know God loves cows: Jonah 4:11 – "But Nineveh has more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their left hand from their right, AND MANY CATTLE AS WELL. Should I not be concerned about that great city?"
Here is taste of prairie spirituality as it relates to what we are facing right now in Western South Dakota. I share it to help you pray for our neighbors just west… Broken Dreams and Hearts on the Western Dakota Prairie.
You don't just simply go "buy new cows" and start over. The foundation is removed. The legacy. The years. The work. The love. The faith. It takes years of work and faith to grow a herd . . . to raise healthy, quality cattle. It takes decades.
We look for bits of hope. The news of a family who has found live cattle brings rejoicing. Freeing live tree branches from snow banks to reach toward the sky again, feels life-giving. Finding life.
You can read here what I wrote about neighborliness as a response to this crisis. Hopefully there will be some Federal relief, but here we are in a shutdown and government is broke and it's not the governments job take care of a neighbor in need. That's where you and I come in and we are accountable.
Neighborliness is America at it's best.
I hope you will make a significant donation to the Rancher Relief fund the governor has set up. Here are additional suggested ways you can help.
* We've now learned that four South Dakotans did lose their lives in accidents or misfortunes related to the storm in western South Dakota.


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Transthoracic three-dimensional echocardiography in adult patients with congenital heart disease
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- Received December 12, 1994
- Revision received April 20, 1995
- Accepted April 27, 1995
- Published online September 1, 1995.
Author Information
- Alessandro Salustri, MD,
- Silja Spitaels, MD,
- Jackie McGhie, BSc,
- Wim Vletter, BSc and
- Jos R.T.C. Roelandt, MD, FACC*
- ↵*Address for correspondence: Dr. Jos R. T. C. Roelandt, Thoraxcenter, Bd 408, Erasmus University Rotterdam, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Objectives This study sought to assess both the feasibility and potential role of transthoracic three-dimensional echocardiography for the evaluation of adult patients with congenital heart disease.
Background The unrestricted views with depth perception provided by three-dimensional echocardiography with dynamic volume-rendered display may enhance visualization of cardiac structures and detection of abnormalities in patients with congenital heart defects.
Methods We studied 33 patients with various heart defects (mitral valve anomalies in 9, aortic valve anomalies in 5, subaortic membrane in 5, ventricular septal defect in 4, transposition of the great arteries in 3, tetralogy of Fallot in 2, other defects in 5). Cross-sectional images of the specific region of interest were acquired from either the parasternal or apical window with the rotational technique (2° interval with electrocardiographic and respiratory gating) and postprocessed for resampling in cubic format. From these three-dimensional data sets a multitude of cut planes were selected, presented in volume-rendered dynamic display and analyzed by two observers for comparison with standard two-dimensional images to assess their additional information.
Results Three-dimensional reconstruction was possible in all patients. Structures of interest were evaluated from unusual viewpoints, providing both cardiologists and surgeons with immediate feedback. When compared with standard two-dimensional images, additional information was provided for 12 patients (36%). The mitral valve, aortoseptal continuity and interatrial septum were the structures for which three-dimensional echocardiography was most useful.
Conclusions Transthoracic three-dimensional echocardiography is feasible and facilitates spatial recognition of the intracardiac anatomy in a significant proportion of patients and enhances diagnostic confidence of complex congenital heart disease.
- Received December 12, 1994.
- Revision received April 20, 1995.
- Accepted April 27, 1995.
- American College of Cardiology


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Sun Welding SW8040 Vault Door
- Dimensions:
- Outside: 80.00" H x 40.00" W x 4.00" D
- Weight: 735.00
- Fire Rating: 30 Minutes
Sun Welding SW8040 Vault Door
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Other features on the Sun Welding SW8040 Vault Door include a Big Red Dial Combination Lock or Securam Electronic Lock at no extra charge. Other lock options are available. Left hand swing is standard but right hand swing is available at no additional charge. Outward swing is standard. If you are using this door as a storm shelter, the inward swing option is available. This will allow the door to open into the room in-case debris falls in front of the door. There is an internal release so that you can get out of the room. The total door thickness is 4" and the door frame is crated and wrapped for shipping purposes to prevent damage.
Custom options are available including 3/8" or 1/2" thick steel. Please call us at 800-207-2259 if you have any questions regarding the Sun Welding SW8040 Vault Door.
- 1/4" Door
- 12 Locking Bolts (6 each side)
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- 30 minute fire rating (up to 1 hour available)
- Single drop handle
- Big Red Combination Lock or Securam Electronic Lock (additional options available)
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- Outward or inward swing door
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- Custom Thickness Available - 3/8" or 1/2" - Please call 800-207-2259 for pricing
- Weight: 735 Pounds
Sun Welding SW8040 Vault Door


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Jordin Sparks Still Thinks Jason Derulo is a 'Great Guy' Despite Nasty Split
Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulosplit nearly four months ago, but the former American Idol starlet is still talking about the romance gone bad.
In fact, during an interview with Power 105.1 FM's The Breakfast Club, Sparks, 25, spent almost 20 minutes talking about her ex and revealing details about what went wrong.
"I haven't spoken to him since everything went down," Sparks shared on Thursday's show, noting that the two had an argument the day things went sour. But despite the quarrel, the 'Battlefield' singer thought all was fine in paradise. "He helped me with my bag to the car, he kissed me, he told me he loved me...then didn't call! I'm like, 'We need to talk about this and move past it.' He wasn't responding and I was like, 'Okay,' so then, I just stopped and I was like, 'You need to come get your s--t.' So he got all of his stuff out of my house."
RELATED: Jordin Sparks Slams Jason Derulo in New Tune
During the interview, Sparks also chatted about buying herself a Jeep Rubicon on her birthday last month -- a necessary purchase after ditching the BMW that Derulo, 25, had bought her, adding that keeping it "would be like dirty money." Only issue? She shared that the vehicle wasn't actually purchased, that it was leased -- a piece of news she only discovered while at the dealership.
Derulo has clearly caught wind of the interview and he's not happy. Just hours after Sparks' interview, he posted a pic of the bill for the purchased car on Instagram, captioning it, "Women Lie, Men Lie, Numbers Don't Lie! #WhyLease#BreakfastClub." Oh, and he also tagged Jordin. Yikes?!
The twosome called it quits after a three-year relationship and although several reports claimed it was Jordin's desire to walk down the aisle that led to the break-up, she said that just isn't true.
"I mean, I figured eventually, we had been together for three years but I wasn't like 'let's get married now,'" she admitted. "We had conversations about it… it wasn't a conversation where he didn't talk, it was two-sided."
And when the show hosts referenced Derulo's hit 'Marry Me' which features his ex in the music video, she added, "He wrote [the song] for me! I didn't ask him to write it"
RELATED: Jason Derulo Hopes To Be Friends with Jordin Sparks One
Regardless of whether or not there's bad blood between the pair, Sparks said she can "laugh about it now" before taking the high-road and wishing her ex the best.
"He's a great guy," she said of Derulo. "Like, I don't wish him any harm. He did some stupid s---, but I can't hold that against him."
Watch the video above to see all the juicy highlights!
What do you make of all this Jordin-Jason D-R-A-M-A? Let @Katie_Krause know on Twitter and include that #ETnow hashtag in your tweet!


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"Each of us must come to care about everyone else's children. We must recognize that the well being of our own children is intimately linked to the well being of all other people's children. After all, when one of our children needs life-saving surgery, someone else's child will perform it. When one of our children is harmed by violence, someone else's child will commit it. The good life for our own children can be secured only if it is also secured for all other people's children. But to work for the well being of all children is not just a practical matter-- it is also right!" - Lilian G. Katz, Phd.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Are we at all surprised?
Put forth by Unknown at 1/28/2008 05:36:00 PM
Labels: blogging, Meaningless Prattle, quizzes


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We invite you to register for a first look at COLLABORATE. The Tuesday, June 21st webinar will give an over of GlobalSubmit's document management system functionality and user benefits.


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Sunday, September 16, 2012
Minnie Mouse Birthday Party
My invitations I made with the computer and my Cricut. I made the bows with ribbon and a hot glue gun.
My mom made the cupcakes and they were delicious! The chocolate cupcakes had a cream filling, topped with homemade cream cheese icing and Oreos. We also had homemade red velvet cupcakes topped with the same cream cheese icing, mini Oreos, and a Fruit Roll-Up bow. I made the bows =)
I bought the Mouse ears headbands but added the bows on.
Kristin's blog (Hunted Interior blog). Update: to see car tutorial, head on over here.
And there's our princess =)
Linked up at:
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Everything turned out so cute! You're such a wonderful mommy!ReplyDelete
Such a fun birthday! Everything is so cute, but that minnie mouse car is one of the cutest things I've seen. We have this old coupe and you've got me thinking of great makeover ideas for it. I'd never thought of that before. I would love it if you would stop by and share at Lines Across. I hope to see you soon,ReplyDelete
What a precious Minnie bday party!!! I found your blog from Blissful and Domestic. Love the menu printable. Thanks for sharing it! I look forward to reading your blog.ReplyDelete
This is so stinkin' cute!! Love every detail. Those cupcakes look so delish!ReplyDelete
Super cute party, Kristin! I especially love the car! Great job. =)ReplyDelete
Angie from www.marigoldmom.com
Adorable!!! Love Mini Mouse :)) <3 ClaireReplyDelete
Love it! I can't wait to have a baby girl!ReplyDelete
Adorable! Way to upgrade that car, too!!ReplyDelete
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
Wildly Original linky party is open
Oh my gosh! This is so adorable! I absolutely love the Minnie car the best! Great job! I'm officially a new follower! Have a great weekend! :)ReplyDelete
Im doing a 3rd birthday party for my daughter reagan. I too like the red 7 white better than pink. They do not sell the party decor in those colors though. So I was wondering how did you make that banner & how did you find the Disney font to do it with? Thank you & I loved all your idea's..I too have mason jar's sitting under my sink in their original packaging lol..so good to know i can use those too ;0).ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi there, Rhiannon! The banner I actually found online. I think on Pinterest. They had it on pink and black but I just changed the pink to red on Photoshop =/ Don't know if I should have done that but I was desperate, lol. The Disney font I found at dafont.com. It's called Waltograph.Delete
What kind of paint did you use for the car? I want to paint my daughters but unsure what to buy for it!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hey there, Alex, for the black I used Rustoleum's Universal in black. It has a primer in it and can be sprayed on any kind of surface. The red I used Rustoleum spray paint for plastic. It's been nearly 6 months and the paint has held up very well.Delete


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How to Build a Presentive Mailing List
Today I want to introduce to the ebook for the topic "How to Build a Presentive Mailing List"
As you probably know, building a list is essential to your online business. But more than just building a list, it's important to build a RESPONSIVE list.
In other words, you want to establish a relationship with your list so they actually open your emails and read them.
You will find stuff like:
Secrets To Responsive Lists
Pay Attention To How You Create That List
Organic Is Better
Demographics ARE Key
Who Are These People?
Split Your Mailing Lists Into Demographics
Technology To Track Responsiveness
Basic Email Tips
Good Practices To Implement
Avoid This
How To Tempt Them To Respond
Special Reports
Quizzes And Polls
Free 15-Minute Consultations
Know When To Send
Think Work Week
Friday Is Fun Day
When Should You Send It Out?
Getting More Referrals
Ask For The Referral
Offer Discounts And Coupons
Sweepstakes & Contests
Techniques To Increase The Odds
Ad Swaps
Put Sign-up Information Everywhere
Seek Alternative Methods
Be Frequent
Be Consistent
Be Responsive Too
Seek Alternative Methods
here some quoted content for you as example
Avoid This
Do not spam people. This practice isn't just annoying; it can get you in trouble with Federal regulators.
Quizzes And Polls
People love to give out their opinions or to test their knowledge with online quizzes. Setting a link to a poll or quiz in an email is easy, and if the subject is interesting enough, you may find your email gets forwarded to others. Make it a condition to submit an email address to see the results of the poll or quiz, and this will also provide you with leads.
Free 15-Minute Consultations
If you are selling coaching services, a free 15-minute consultation can be the open door you need to get a larger contract. Whether you choose to do it via a phone number, chat, or show call-in, you can use this format to not only introduce yourself, but to sell your services too.
Know When To Send
Responsive customers aren't just a function of technology and slick marketing offers. They can also be a function of availability. Let's face it; most people are NOT available during holidays. That's the time they are spending face-to-face time with their families and relatives and are generally not online.
Friday Is Fun Day
Friday rolls around and people are ready to relax and take in the weekend. They may hop online to see what's going on and what their friends are doing. That's why Friday has the highest open rates of any other day of the week. If you want to have a better chance of people opening your emails, make sure you send them out before Friday.
If interested, you can buy the e-book as PDF here:


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Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Victor Umeh, has called on the embattled governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, to join the party, saying his victory is assured.
Ambode has been reportedly having a running battle with Aswiaju Bola Tinubu, who is the leader of his party, All Progressives Congress, APC.
Report had it that over 50 council chairmen loyal to Tinubu, Ambode's estranged godfather, had reportedly met and pledged their support for Jide Sanyaolu Sanwonolu, who is believed to be Tinubu's preferred choice.
But Senator Umeh, who represents Anambra Central senatorial zone during an interview with journalists on Thursday evening, said APGA was open for Ambode to join.
He said, "That is what our party should be doing. When we see people who have the capacity to win election, we approach them and offer our platform.
"I want to assure Ambode that if he joins APGA, his victory is surer. We have support in Lagos that can help him win election.
"We are calling on Ambode to consider APGA now and let APGA work for him."
Umeh insisted that APGA was very much on ground in Lagos State, and could sway enough votes to win his reelection in 2019.
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