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Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has spoken about how much she is enjoying a storyline in the soap that does not involve an affair.
The actress, who has played Sally Metcalfe on the soap for 32 years, has embraced her character's current legal troubles.
The Corrie stalwart is facing jail for fraud after being set up by conman Duncan, who has swindled Sally and her Mayor's charity fund out of £40,000.
She said: "I've really really enjoyed this story so much. It's very different because it's not a romance it's not an affair, it's different to anything else I've done."
She added: "I just feel surrounded by just gorgeous people and it's a great story. This might be up with there with one of my favourite storylines in my time here."
Discussing the possibility that Sally might go to prison, Dynevor said: "I'm really excited about seeing her out of her comfort zone and how it will affect her.
"She will no doubt make some enemies and even on remand she is wanting to make a difference, Sally is never going to sit back and do nothing! She will try and make something good come out of the worst possible scenario."
Dynevor added that Sally will be horrified when she discovers something is going on between her daughter Sophie and her solicitor Paula Cunliffe.
She said: "She's really angry on lots of different levels, one she feels Paula hasn't been truthful to her, two that she hasn't really been pulling her weight on the case – she's not got into contact with witnesses, because she's obviously been secretly going out with Sophie.
"Sally feels she has been duped again by someone, this woman is her age and she believes she has seduced her daughter. Sally had even tried to set Sophie up with Paula's daughter, and she thought Paula was interested in Kevin (Webster, her ex-husband)!
"There's this wild scene in Kevin's where they have this huge argument.
"Sally is livid and just sacks her there and then on the spot and says she is going to represent herself.
"Sally's convinced she's innocent and she doesn't need Paula.
"In her opinion Paula doesn't know what she's doing anyway, she's got her mind on something else, on her daughter.
"This is the two people that she trusted more than anything at this point in her life, Sophie is there for her all the time and Paula is her lawyer, the two people she could rely on.
"She says she is going to represent herself and that there's no point in Sophie coming to court. She just wants to get through the day and come home tonight and it all be over."
Coronation Street continues on Wednesday on ITV at 7.30pm.
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英语幽默小故事 - Over Your Heart
The teacher advised the class to start the day with the Pledge of Allegiance, and instructed them to put their right hands over their hearts and repeat after him. He looked around the room as he started the recitation, "I pledge allegiance to the flag..." When his eyes fell on Little Johnny, he noticed his hand over the right cheek of his buttocks.
"Little Johnny, I will not continue till you put your hand over your heart."
Little Johnny replied, "It is over my heart."
After several attempts to get Little Johnny to put his hand over his heart, the teacher asked, "Why do you think that is your heart?"
"Because, every time my Grandma comes to visit, she picks me up, pats me here, and says, 'Bless your little heart,' and my Grandma wouldn't lie."
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In just a few days, America will be celebrating its biggest sporting event of the year: the Super Bowl. This game is always a little bittersweet for me, as it marks the last hurrah of football season, but mostly, it's just a lot of fun. How much do I love the Super Bowl? Let me count the ways…
1. Appetizers – "game day" is a favorite among appetizers aficionados, so the the ultimate game day – THE SUPER BOWL! – is the perfect time to pull out the best-of-the-best. Below are two of my favorite tried-and-true appetizers. Both are quick, easy and have been approved by numerous friends and family.
Hot pepper jelly bites
Do not be off put by these – I swear they are delicious. I usually have to talk people into trying them for the first time, but when they do, 99.9% of the time they LOVE them! The only compliant I've ever gotten is that they are too spicy for some. But for me – the more spice the better!
With only three ingredients, they are so easy to whip together. All you need is:
– cream cheese (I use reduced fat, but I would not recommend using fat-free),
– hot pepper jelly (most grocery stores carry at least one brand. I've also seen it called jalapeno jelly. I love Reese's red pepper jelly, but they also make a milder green one), and
– a "vehicle" (I've used crackers, Phyllo cups and tortilla chips – all with rave reviews).
One block of cream cheese is about enough for one jar of jelly – but it makes a ton of appetizers (50-60). The best part about this recipe: no measuring required! To make, cut off a piece of cream cheese (about the size of the last digit on your pinkie finger) and put on your "vehicle". Add as much hot pepper jelly as you'd like (I usually do about the same size as the cream cheese). Set out on a platter and enjoy!
Mini chicken and waffles
These are a newer addition to my appetizer rotation. I think mini food is so fun, so I had to try these when I read about them in a magazine last fall (I cannot remember which one I read it in, and I am sooooo sorry for not given credit where it's due. Because someone deserves credit for these). Another simple three-ingredient recipe:
– mini waffles (I used the round Eggo ones),
– chicken nuggets or chunks (just make sure they are about the same size as the waffles), and
– honey or maple syrup
I used one box of waffles and one bag of chicken chunks – and it was just about right. Just be sure to check quantities on the packages and buy as many as you need. Cook the waffles and chicken according to package directions (this can be done at the same time). Assembly is easy: place mini waffles on a platter, top each with one piece of chicken and drizzle with honey or maple syrup. Inserting a toothpick through the center will help keep everything together. Serve immediately.
2. The Puppy Bowl – I always try to watch a little bit of this game, shown on Animal Planet, but this year I learned something new about it from a dog blog I follow, Marking Our Territory. Besides being an overload of cuteness, the game supports a cause near and dear to my heart: animal adoption. All dogs playing the game are shelter dogs, and Animal Planet provides the adoption information of each dog. Click here to look at the starting line-up.
And the cutest news of all: this year you can pick a "fantasy" puppy team. Here is our team:
August looks just like our Sarge did when he was a puppy. My heart is melting!
3. The commercials. Yes, the game is entertaining, but so are (most of) the Super Bowl commercials! Millions and millions of dollars are spent on these commercials, so it's no surprise that there are some real good ones every year. I saw this preview of Budweiser's ad and wanted to share. It made me tear up…but that might have been pregnancy hormones at work.
And here is a teaser of another awesome Budweiser commercial. Can't wait to see this one!
On a side note, I have come to the realization that Budweiser's commercials are probably my favorites. This one from last year really got me…
4. The "gambling". I'm not a traditional gambler. The only times I've ever been to a casino, I've only played the quarter slots, and I consider that a huge risk (I do not waste silver change!). So the gambling I'm talking about is the easy, don't-really-need-to know-what-you're-doing kind of gambling – like Super Bowl Squares or just picking a winner and the score of the game. It gives me something to cheer for because, once again, my beloved Browns are not in the Super Bowl. Next year, boys…
5. The actual game! I love football. No, I do not know all of the players – or even all of the crazy rules – but I do truly love to watch the game – high school, college or pro. When the two best teams in NFL are playing each other, there's a good chance for some excitement.
Happy Super Bowl Sunday, everyone!


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It's hard to find time to blog when life gets busy, especially after starting a new job. I recently joined Bowring - a great retail chain - which specializes in home decor, entertaining, seasonal products as well as gifting.Their iconic black and white dots can be recognized anywhere. I love that they are a Canadian company with a long history - over 200 years. And with over 60 stores across the country, they offer great products with great value. Their tag line -" Always Beautiful,Always Affordable " - is so true.
So I thought I would share a few of my favourite items from Bowring...
1. Hip Champagne Flutes - Since I love to drink champagne, beautiful and interesting glasses are always on my radar. I love the simple and modern shape of these glasses. They are a great buy at $29.99 for a box of 4! And exclusive to Bowring.
2. Cool Beer Glasses - If you are looking for a cool gift for Dad, or a Grad, these double walled beer glasses get rave reviews. They look great filled with a beer and stay colder longer. And another great value at $24.99 for a box of 2.
3. Glass 3 Tier Server - Perfect for cupcakes and desserts, this pretty piece looks nice on a dessert table. At $19.99, you can get 2!
4. Rachelle Credenza - I love this furniture piece! It is a gorgeous shade of grey and the mirror front panels add a touch of glamour.
5. Graydon Settee - Just arrived last week, this bench is charming covered in beige gingham. It would be perfect in an entry way.
6. Shangtung Crystal Candleholders - This elegant set of 3 candleholders makes a nice gift for a couple getting married or celebrating an anniversary. They are currently on sale for $129.00
There are lots more great items and I will share more in another post. But check out a store near you. The Semi Annual Sale has just started with great sale prices on current product and lots of unbelievable deals - up to 75% off - on discontinued items. Have fun shopping!


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Kel, this one's for you...I was never going to try and explain this over the phone!! xx
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
How to make a scarf look COOL!!!
Kel, this one's for you...I was never going to try and explain this over the phone!! xx
23 comments:
I love it, what a great way to wear a scarf.
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- Jennifer said...
I love it, what a great way to wear a scarf.
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- Kate said...
Brilliant! You learn a new thing every day. X
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- kello said...
thanks - I'm glad you decided on the pics as I would have strangled myself trying to do it as we talked on the phone. XX
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- Kate Moore said...
Darlin', this is called a clove hitch and all Girl Guides reading your blog will be able to do it with their eyes shut. :)
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- Andi said...
I used this today at school pick up.
Although no one mentioned it, I KNEW they were all jealous of my cool new scarf look!!
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- Cath @ chunkychooky said...
This is just the best thing ever!!! I was standing here reading your post wearing a scarf, frustrated at my lack of skill with the sarf tying!You bloody little rippa! I feel so cool!!!! really, it is the small things! Thanks champ!
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- small forest said...
Alas, I think my scarves are all to chunky! Dammmnnn.
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- Michelle said...
Oh, thanks for sharing. I shall be doing this tomorrow with my gorgeous Raglan Guld scarf.
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- Kylie said...
So cool! Can't wait to try it out and I just love your community links as to how it came about, Leonie - just wonderful :) Kx
p.s. Reading Murder at Mansfield Park (Austen rip-off genre that seems to be sprouting from the woodworks at the moment) and very upset that my favourite heroine Fanny Price is the bad-gal... just not cricket really! Have you got to Mansfield Park yet in your Austen-odyssey?
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- Caroline said...
This is so cool it's cold, so I need to reach for a scarf RIGHT NOW. Thanks :)
- Thursday, May 13, 2010
- Lina said...
thank you for sharing! i linked your way of wearing a scarf on my blog an d i think, my readers love it too!
greetz, lina
- Thursday, May 13, 2010
- zofia said...
Thank you. I love the scarf and the stides, my fav. colour :D
- Thursday, May 13, 2010
- Anne said...
Great tutorial! Thx for this!
Greetings from Germany!
- Thursday, May 13, 2010
Tip top top tip! Cheers Leonie.
- Friday, May 14, 2010
- Jasmine said...
Thanks heaps for that little tute Leonie (and thanks to pool lady). Since the weather turned, my scarf has been either pulling and almost strangling me or all puffy in my face if I knot the dangly bits. I think you've just given me the solution and a chic one at that...
- Monday, May 17, 2010
- Miss Muggins said...
very swisho! Thanks for the step by step photos!
- Monday, May 24, 2010
- becclebee said...
that's so fab! it took me an embarrassing number of times to figure it out (more an issue for me, your instructions and pics are very helpful, i'm just a bit spatially challenged)
- Wednesday, June 16, 2010
- mel @ loved handmade said...
Love it! Thanks for sharing...
- Monday, June 28, 2010
- Kristen Doran said...
Nice one. I like how flat it sits (well my scarf does anyway).
- Wednesday, July 07, 2010
- lurban said...
Did you make the scarf?
- Sunday, July 11, 2010
- spectacularfairywren said...
oh and thank you!
I thought it was only the cool girls that knew this trick. Now me too. tah
- Thursday, October 21, 2010
Have you seen the u-tube clips by the scarf ladies at Libertys of London? They demonstrate this and more styles too.
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First, a confession: I read no poetry on my vacation. For much of my vacation, I didn't have easy access to a computer or the Internet, so I read no blogs, no online journalism, no Wikipedia entries. Yup, it was back to the old-fashioned world of bound books written on paper and The Washington Post in the ink-stained fingers version (to be fair, the newspaper has mostly solved whatever problem it was that used to leave my fingers black after I read it, way back in the 1980's and 1990's).
I read novels. I'm always happy to discover that my attention span hasn't permanently shortened. I am still capable of diving deeply into a big book. It's much easier when I don't have to go to work.
I started off by reading Anna Karenina because I wanted to be free to read more modern novels during my travels. Nothing is worse than a plane yoyage with a book that is less than captivating. I blogged about my Tolstoy reading some weeks ago, so I won't rehash it here.
I decided to start my airline reading with One Day by David Nicholls, since it was the only paperback in my stack. This book takes us through the lives of two characters year by year, but on one day only, July 15. We see the two as they graduate from college and head off into the stormy years of early adulthood. We wonder if they're really right for each other. Occasionally, we see one or both of them in a particularly odious phase, but since it's one day, and by the next chapter a year has passed, we don't have the reader's dilemma of trying to care about characters who are unlovable. Instead, they seem complicated and realistic. It's a great novelistic device, and Nicholls uses it to full effect. There's quite a shocking twist near the end, but I left the book feeling satisfied. Nicholls claims to have been inspired by a several plot twists in Tess of the D'Urbervilles, but I haven't had time to go back to think about this.
Next, I decided to tackle the biggest novel in the stack, The Passage by Justin Cronin. You've likely heard of it: an apocalyptic vampire novel, about a government experiment gone awry and the world goes smash. It's the first of a planned trilogy, and I did worry a bit that it would leave me hanging. Happily, that is not the case--the book has a natural ending, while leaving readers like me thirsty for more. As I was reading it, I kept thinking that if I was a graduate student in a department that allowed such topics, I'd love to write about the influences of Stephen King upon this novel. I expected to see echoes of Salem's Lot, King's vampire novel, but I saw more of The Stand. Much of the novel's battle between good and evil takes place in the desert Southwest, which made me wonder how many other apocalyptic depictions of similar battles take place there (King's The Stand does, for example). It's a great book, very literary for those people who like to dissect novels that way, but for those that don't, the literary bits don't slow down the trajectory of the thriller aspects of the novel. It's the longest novel I've read in some time (almost 800 pages), but I zipped right through it.
Next, I read a series of linked short stories in A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan. I love linked short stories that give me a novelistic reading experience, and Egan is a master here. Great characters, great movement through time and place, and even some experimenting with form (the short story as PowerPoint presentation---I didn't think it could work, but it does).
I read 52 Loaves by William Alexander. I wanted to like this book. I heard the author interviewed on a Diane Rehm Show episode. I've found with many authors, and with this one too, once I've heard them interviewed on NPR shows, I've heard the best parts of the book. Alexander takes many side trips to explore the worlds of yeast, heat, flour, and monasteries. I just didn't care about some of the subjects, like pellagra, enough to want to read about them in detail. Other subjects, like his monastery experience, I'd have liked to hear more about. His decision to bake one loaf of bread using the exact same recipe each week seemed like a hokey device to get him a book deal; I'd have found it more interesting if he experimented more.
Then I turned my attention to The Age of Wonder: The Romantic Generation and the Discovery of the Beauty and Terror of Science by Richard Holmes. He explores a time during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries when Science and the Arts (and to a lesser extent, Religion) weren't considered to be mutually exclusive. I'm still reading it and enjoying it immensely. It's a heavier book, and I'm appreciating that heft even more after the fluffiness of 52 Loaves.
Now, of course, it's back to work and the eternal quest to find time to do all the things I want to do, as I'm also putting in 40-50 hours of work each week and resisting the intellectual black hole of television.
Perhaps I read more poetry when I'm not on vacation because it's easier to dip in and out of volumes of poetry (the same reason that I write more poetry than anything else these days). Happily, I have a huge stack of volumes of poetry waiting for me now. More on that as I dive into them.
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This has been a challenging, perplexing and emotionally painful year for me and for many of us; all the more reason to hold on to the hope of God's faithful promises.
Recently, I had a big scare about a mysterious medical problem my husband was going through. It has been resolved, but in the midst of the crisis, I was on an emotional roller coaster riding the turns between processing grief and standing strong; moving up and down between fear and courage. A very tumultuous ride to say the least. I leaned on friends, my faith and sought counseling. Relief came when I released my white knuckled grip and rode with my hands raised up to God.
Letting Go
The human psyche is delicate and complicated. Our flesh and God's Spirit are at odds with one another.¹ This could be the subject of a lifetime of blogs but, right now, I will stick to this one simple thing. Whatever difficulties you are going through, my prayer is that meditating on these promises of God will comfort you as they have me and help bring you into healing, restoration, transformation and joy.
As we let go of the old and embrace the new, I wish this New Year to be an exceedingly abundant year of grace for you, beyond your wildest dreams.
Praying the Promises of God
"Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us." – Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV)
"The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me." – Psalm 138:8 (NLT)
"The Lord is near the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." – Psalm 34: 18
"For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless." – Psalm 84:11
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you." – Psalm 32:8
"Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's." – Psalm 103:2-5
"The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day." – Proverbs 4:18
"If we confess our sins he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins, and purify us from all unrighteousness." – 1 John 1:9
"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." – 1 Corinthians 10:13
"Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise." – Jeremiah 17:14
"I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you." – Isaiah – 44:22
"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." – 1 John 1:7
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer." – Psalm 19:14 (ESV)
"Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." – Colossians 3:12-14 (ESV)
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." – John 14:27
"For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm." – Proverbs 1:32-33
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." – Philippians 4:19
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." – Deuteronomy 31:6
"Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. One man's faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not, and the man who does not eat everything must not condemn the man who does, for God has accepted him. Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand." – Romans 14:1-4
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." – Matthew 6:33
"And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow–not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love." – Romans 8:38 (NLT)
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." – Hebrews 10:23
"What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us." – 1 Corinthians 2:12
"I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them." – 1 Timothy 2:1
"The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works." – Psalm 145:9
"Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." – Romans 15:7
"Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones." – Proverbs 3:7-8
God's Kingdom
"For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval." – Romans 14:17-18
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" – Psalm 27:1 (KJV)
"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved" – Ephesians 2:4
"I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me." – Jeremiah 33:8
"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing." – Zephaniah 3:17
"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." – Psalm 118:24
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God." – Romans 5:1-2
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." – John 1:14
"We love because he first loved us." – 1 John 4:19
"He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding." – Galatians 1:7-8 (NLT)
"Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God's grace." – Romans 6:14 (NLT)
"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere." – James 3:17 (ESV)
"And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." – Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
"But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ." – 1 Corinthians 15:57
"And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." – 2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV)
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." – Proverbs 3: 5-6 (NKJV)
"Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." – Psalm 37:4
"I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms." – Ephesians 1:19-20 (NLT)
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." – Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)
God's Children
"The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him." – Romans 8:16-17 (ESV)
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." – Psalm 107:1
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." – James 1:12
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." – Romans 15:13
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." – Psalm 139:13-14
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song." – Psalm 28:7
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." – Romans 3:24 (ESV)
"Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault." – Jude 1:24
"Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household." – Acts 16:31
Eternal Life
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." – John 3:16
God is with us; God is for us. May these words live forever in our hearts! From our house to yours have a Happy New Year filled with the blessings of God's promises.
Be kind to yourself.
With love, Linda
References: Bible verses are from The Holy Bible NIV, unless otherwise stated.
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TOYOTA – AURION Sportivo
Considered by many to be simply a more expensive Version of the Toyota Camry, the Toyota Aurion has wedged its way into the ranks of the well-known Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon. If you're considering buying or selling a Toyota Aurion Sportivo, it may be helpful to see how your vehicle measures up to new vehicles in the range. Have a read through the details and consider where your vehicle's value may be affected, whether its a car you're looking to purchase, or one you would like to put up for sale.
The 2015 Aurion line has dropped the Prodigy and ZR-6 variants and made slight price increases to the remaining vehicles while the sister car Camry has seen major price cuts, even up to $5,000.
AT-X: $36,490 before on road costs ($10,000 more than entry level Camry Altise), with $450 option for metallic paint.
Sportivo: $40,990 before on road costs (similar to the SX6 of the previous range), also with $450 option for metallic paint.
Presara: $50,440 ($450 price increase)
Engine and Transmission
The entire range shares a 3.5 litre V6 quad-cam engine that makes 200kW and 336 Nm and has a 6-speed automatic transmission. They have added a pre-load differential that is claimed to improve stability at high speeds as well as low-speed agility and control. The front-wheel-drive configuration is somewhat of a downside for some drivers that like more punch, but the car is still a pleasure to drive.
Specs and Features
The entry level AT-X comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, a 6.1 inch display screen with bluetooth and USB connectivity plus the ToyotaLink media set up. It has dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, cruise control, a sports grille, reverse cameras and parking sensors.
The Sportivo has all the inclusion of the AT-X plus 18-inch alloy wheels in gloss black, electric seats and sunshades, sports mesh, upholstery, interior trim, and front seats. It also has sports suspension, wheel-mounted paddleshifters and front fog lights.
If you make the step up to the Presara, you'll get everything in the AT-X as well as a premium sound system with a 7 inch touch screen, 10 speakers, digital radio and satellite navigation. It has auto-dipping side mirrors, driver's seat memory, leather-accented upholstery and wood grain interior trim.
The Aurion Sportivo sits in the large-vehicle range and most closely matches the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon, models also discontinued in Australia.
The Aurion is considered a slightly fancier, sister car to the much-loved Toyota Camry.
The Toyota Aurion range received the full 5-star ANCAP rating that is really anticipated of new cars these days, but still important to note. There is a rear-cross traffic alert system as well as blind spot warnings, plus two ISOFIX anchor points and three top-tether points for securing child seats in the back row.
The Presara also has lane-departure alerts, rain-sensing wipers and auto highbeams.
The Sportivo is 4855mm long making it 20mm longer than both the Presara and the AT-X due to the inclusion of sports bumpers.
The Sportivo also has a whopping 515 L in boot space which gives 50 litres more than the rival Commodore. Rear leg room is reportedly spacious and there are plenty of cup and bottles holders scattered throughout the cabin.
Consumption, Emissions and Warranty
Toyota claims a combined consumption rating of 9.3 litres per 100 kilometres, while a more aggressive test-driver found it to be closer to 13L/100km.
Combined tailpipe carbon emissions are reported at 215g/km.
Toyota offers the standard 3-year/100,000 km warranty with servicing done either ever $15,000 or every nine months. One upside is that all services in the first four-years are capped at $140 per.
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In light of Nintendo's E3 announcement of Metroid: The Other M, I felt inspired to go back and play the two Metroid titles released for the Gameboy Advance. I sadly realized that my copy of Metroid Fusion was missing, possibly stolen by a cousin's child or simply misplaced during my cross-country move. That's alright, though, because I was more interested in playing Metroid: Zero Mission, the 16-bit remake of the original Metroid title.
I downloaded Super Metroid on my Wii over the summer, so that experiences was relatively fresh on my mind. Zero Mission borrows a lot from its Super NES sister, including graphics, music, and weapons. It's creation basically renders the SNES game redundant if played in order, even though it offers a completely new layout. Then again, since Nintendo wasn't even planning on releasing the SNES game again, I suppose it's more than acceptable to have a game that makes it useless.
There isn't much to say about the game itself. It's awesome and fun – but also short if you know what you're doing. It's so short that people can actually beat it in roughly an hour. No matter what I do, though, it takes about three. Since I only play at work when the kids are not being brats, that's pretty good.
What needs to be commented on is the fact that 2D games are basically an art form in and of themselves. Even after this move we've made to 3D, thanks in large part to Nintendo's own template for 3D game play, the 2D game has not actually been close to mastered. One must be truly imaginative to create an engrossing world that you can only see from ONE vantage point. When you consider that and all of the secrets that a Metroid or Castlevania game contains, you'll realize that there's some sort of wizardry involved in developing a flat world that is ever-growing but always reasonably connected.
This basically hammers down the fact that my favorite game style is 2D. Only one of my favorite games of all time, Metal Gear Solid 3, is 3D – the rest of my list is inhabited by 2D games. Not only are the worlds more interesting due to their being so fantastic, but even the perspective forced upon the player in such games allows for more creativity by developers. The 3D games have an emphasis on realism, which makes me personally less invested because I live in the real world. I don't play games with hopes of mimicking reality – they are my escape.
Metroid: Zero Mission is a full escape. You're a bounty hunter in a badass armored suit, jumping and climbing vertical tunnels and fighting aliens simply because you were paid to do so. The Metroid series is about as far from reality as one can get in video games, aside from Rez and Katamari Damacy. For me, this is the face of escapism, totally freeing us from our reality. While the Metroid Prime games have come close to bringing such worlds into three-dimensional reality, they still fall far short of what their predecessors have offered. It's hard to make this sweeping generalization, but almost all 3D games have failed to really live up to what the 2D games have and continue to give. Let's have more games with more fantastic worlds built around the game play and not the shallow, shoot-it-till-it-dies writing the companies are trying to make people like.


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Know about the Different Types of Yoga Asanas and their Health Benefits
The traditional term 'asana' ascribes body positions or poses. According to Traditional Knowledge Digital Library database, there are 900 different types of yoga asana.
Asana, meaning 'sitting posture' is associated with the art of yoga practice. Asana can be defined as the seating posture that is firm and relaxed. In the western communities, yoga asana is considered as a physical exercise or an integral part of alternative therapies. On the other hand, practising yoga asana is believed to be a spiritual meditation art in the eastern nations.
There are different types of yoga asanas, classified on basis of levels such as beginner, intermediate and advanced categories. According to Shastras, there are 84 lakh yoga asanas. Evolved years ago, it was quite important to hold positions for a specific duration based on the posture, ranging from a few seconds to few hours. On an average, asana is held for two to three minutes. In this span, the body has to be steady and should be at comfort.
Classification of Yoga Asana
Advaita Yoga Ashrama categorises yoga asana into three types, namely meditative, relaxing and cultural postures. Meditative postures, as the name suggest, are used for exercising meditation and pranayama. In the relaxing yoga asana, relaxation of mind is the foremost aspect. The practitioner holds meditative asana for a long span without getting distracted.
In the cultural yoga asana, muscles are worked upon. Some muscles relax, while some get stretched and some are contracted. The practice involves three groups, wherein two relax while one in contracted. While practising cultural posture, one must ascertain that muscles are stretched to the limit. During stretching, the practitioner should never experience the discomfort of any kind. Moreover, breath should always be kept under control.
Sirsana, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Bhujangansana, Dhanurasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Pada Hastasana and Savasana are among most practised yoga asana.
Significance of Yoga Asana
The primary objective of practising yoga asana is to render freedom from physical as well as mental discomfort. Yoga asana must provide comfort that rejuvenates body organs and helps in proper functioning of body mechanisms. An ideal asana should bring all the requisites of yoga into action, namely practice, breathing and concentration.
Among benefits of practising yoga asanas daily regimen is an improvement in flexibility, providing strength, reducing stress, reducing backache concerns, treating asthma, decreasing fatigue, lowering sleep disturbance and decreasing hypertension.
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Boppenheasked Jul 2, 2018 at 3:35pm
Xerox WorkCentre C2424
Printer is offline to network but is on and working as copier
I have a replacement electronics module but do not know how to install it. Have pulled the config chip from the replacement module and replaced the one that was in my printer with new one. Did not cure the problem. Would try and replace the entire electronics module but do not know how to remove same. 5 screws in back are necessary but not sufficient to get it out.
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28 of our year six pupils attended to remember those affected and were both moved and honoured to attend. They showed exemplary behaviour whilst listening to Werner Conn who was himself evacuated as part of the Kindertransport when he was only 11 years of age. He talked in detail of his experience including never seeing his parents or brother again and discovering they had died in concentration camps.
It was an excellent event has been filmed to appear on the synagogue page and was also advertised on Radio Wave.
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Home → Health & Wellness after SCI → Ventilator Resources → International Vent Users Network
International Vent Users Network
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Information about Ventilator-Assisted Living
IVUN's 16-page brochure is an introduction to mechanical/assisted ventilation: What is it? Who uses it? What types of ventilators? What types of interfaces? and more.
Home Ventilator Guide
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Resource Directory for Ventilator-Assisted Living
INVU directory for linking to experts in mechanical ventilation.
Ventilator Assisted Living is bi-monthly newsletter (sent electronically). It links ventilator users, their families and peers with each other and with health professionals committed to home mechanical ventilation. Articles include such topics as family adjustments, equipment and techniques, medical issues, travel and ethical issues.


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Last summer passed painfully for Margie Brauer, 60, and her husband Ernie, 69, one of the thousands of American farm families who have been battling hard times. Mired in debt, the Norlina, N.C., couple declared bankruptcy in April 1986. Then, facing foreclosure on the 228-acre farm that she and Ernie had worked for 40 years, Margie wrote an eloquent letter to a court-appointed trustee, expressing the hope that she and her husband might somehow retain their self-respect as they went through the agonizing process of giving up their home and land. TIME reprinted that letter (NATION, Sept. 8), prompting an outpouring...
A Letter From the Publisher: May 11, 1987
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Can you believe it's already July? It's the best month of the year not only because it's in the summer, but it's my birthday month!
In case you didn't know, I am taking summer classes, and they are not fun. To keep myself sane I treat myself every once in a while because why not. (Confession: I am addicted to Amazon Prime.) Two-day shipping is my thing. Plus, it's so easy to just click "buy now." I decided to share what I purchased last month because I am loving these things, and some are on sale too.
Charging Case
My phone is always dying on me. I leave it in battery saving mode, but it doesn't help (I kind of feel that it drain the battery more). I was in need of a case that wouldn't break my bank because I am a broke college student. When searching through countless hours through Amazon reading reviews and looking at the prices, I found the one. This case comes in 5 different colors, charges up your phone to almost full battery, and comes with a 24-month warranty. JACKPOT!
Slide Sandals
I was originally going to buy the Birkenstocks which costs $39, but then I saw that shipping was $14. Nope, not in my budget. I decided to go with these adorable shoes. They are so comfy and make me look tanner, I win! I bought them for $28 last week, and now they are $10 dollars LESS. They do run a size big, so I definitely recommend sizing down one.
You have probably seen these sunnies all over my Instagram (shameless promo: go follow me if you don't already). I already had a pair, but I lost them in the bus in campus. I don't EVER wear my Ray-Ban because I know I will most likely lose them. They are stylish and to the job.
This is the best investment I could have made. I recently started doing my note on my iPad, and it was a game changer. I found this while getting lost in the big Amazon world. The tip is small enough to write amazing notes, plus, it can be used for any touch device. I recently started using it for my Instagram stories! Two in one deal!
Headbands have never worked in my favor. They make me look bald and slide off my head. The struggle was real. I hadn't used one since probably middle school. Believe me when I tell you these are AMAZING. They are adjustable in the back, so you can choose how big or tight you want it. They are soft, good quality, and ONLY $14.
I hate that the iPhone does not have a headphone jack separately. I am always charging my phone in the car, but I could listen to my music until this little device came into my life. (Also, I already lost it 🙃.)
Book Stand
I needed one to hold my humongous books, while I typed notes.
Another pair because you can never have too many.


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POP GOES THE WORLD By Jenny Ortuoste for Manila Standard-Today, 14 July 2011, Thursday
Bishops Return Vehicles
The Roman Catholic bishops called to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing today performed a grand gesture when they returned the vehicles given to them by the previous management of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
A day after their public apology on the matter, the bishops at the hearing surprised everyone present and those viewing the live broadcast when they said that the vehicles given to the Mindanao-based prelates were going to be shipped to the PCSO office while the Luzon-based bishops' vehicles were already parked outside the Senate.
Bishops take their oath at the Senate hearing; inset, some of the vehicles. Image from Philippine Star.
After the hearing, representatives of the bishops went to the PCSO main office at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City and turned over the four "Luzon" vehicles to PCSO assistant general manager for marketing Benigno Aguas.
For the PCSO, chairperson Margarita P. Juico said in a statement "We, the PCSO Board, respect the decision of the good bishops to return the vehicles…The PCSO, I must state clearly, never sought the return of these vehicles…I wish to reiterate that the vehicles were sought and received by them in good faith in pursuit of their charity work.
"We can understand the sentiment and soul-searching done by the bishops and the consequent collective decision of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. The PCSO is going to coordinate with the Commission on Audit to find a way to monetize these vehicles with the proceeds being returned to the charity fund for the poor who are in need of health and medical assistance…
"By way of moving on and leaving behind the issues that had divided us, I wish to express my regrets if the events in the past few days had cast the bishops in a bad light…Again, there was never, and never will be any intention to shame the bishops. For whatever it may be worth, the media news stories were based on the COA audit report findings."
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Today's "I Iz Dizapoint" award goes to SmartBro for their utter and complete fail in providing my broadband service. When I signed up with them years ago when they had just rolled out the service, they were prompt and helpful with their technical support, sending crews several times to physically fix and adjust whatever needed to be done.
Last June 26, I lost my signal. First SmartBro said it was a "base station" problem; later, it was a situation to be fixed remotely. None of their so-called remote adjustments worked. I requested many times for them to send a crew because after two weeks of no service, it was obviously a physical problem. SmartBro then scheduled a crew visit. On 1am of the day they were supposed to show up last week, they sent a text message cancelling the visit, saying their instruments showed the signal was strong and once again, it was to be fixed remotely.
That was the last straw. I immediately cancelled my SmartBro subscription and called Wi-Tribe. In a few hours, Wi-Tribe installed the necessary equipment at my home and I was up and blogging again.
SmartBro showed the typical trend of customer service – all gung-ho at the start when building up business, and lackadaisal complacency years later when they had a customer base. Wi-Tribe is starting well with the customer delight angle; I hope they don't turn out to be like SmartBro later on.
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For those who want to learn more about Jose Rizal's life and works, the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL) will hold the Rizal Sesquicentennial Literary Conference for Teachers on 25-27 August 2011 at the College of Arts and Letters, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. The guest of honor is National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera.
On August 25 and 26, the following scholars will deliver papers on the works of Jose Rizal: Dr. Soledad S. Reyes (Ateneo de Manila) will tackle the novels, Dr. Virgilio S. Almario (UP Diliman) the poems, Dr. Paul A. Dumol (University of Asia and the Pacific) the plays, and Dr. Ambeth R. Ocampo (Ateneo de Manila and UP Diliman) the essays. Veteran educators will demo-teach on the novel and poetry (Prof. Danilo Francisco M. Reyes), plays (Dr. Jerry Respeto), and essays (Dr. Corazon Lalu-Santos).
On August 27, the annual UMPIL members' convention features the Panayam Adrian Cristobal (public intellectual lecture series), a book launch, a literary forum, and the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas.
For details, call Eva Cadiz at the UP Institute of Creative Writing, 922-1830.
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The UP-Diliman College of Mass Communication announced that the college's 2011 Gawad Plaridel goes to veteran radio talent and host Eloisa Cruz Canlas.
Canlas has been in broadcasting since the 1960s. She was a voice talent on one of my favorite radio plays, "Gabi ng Lagim", and has performed on many others. She is still active as a freelance voiceover talent, dubbing television commercials and anime shows, hosts two radio programs, and produces radio dramas.
On July 20 at the UP Film Institute's Cine Adarna, UP officials will award Canlas a trophy designed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva. She will also deliver a lecture on important issues in the radio industry.
The award is named after Marcelo H. del Pilar. Under the penname "Plaridel", he wrote for and steered the reformist newspaper La Solidaridad in the 1890s. The Gawad Plaridel recognizes Filipino media practitioners who have excelled in any of the mass media and have performed with the highest level of professional integrity in the interest of public service.
The previous honorees are Eugenia Duran-Apostol (print, 2004), Vilma Santos (film, 2005), Fidela Magpayo (radio, 2006), Cecilia L. Lazaro (television, 2007), Pachico A. Seares (community print media, 2008), and Kidlat Tahimik (independent filmmaking, 2009). ***
UMPIL logo at their website here. Image of Ms. Canlas here. Image of Gawad Plaridel here.


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Finding great office space in Colombo can be tough.
It takes time to find great workspace. Especially in Sri Lanka's capital, where according to the JLL 2017 Report, Colombo's grade A offices have been witnessing 95% occupancy levels.
Even if you've managed to find your ideal office, it takes even more time to negotiate lease terms, do due diligence, deal with legal paperwork and set up utilities.
You'd probably prefer to spend this time on actual work rather than hunting for office space.
If so, Regus is here to save you the hassle. They've been providing companies with office space for almost 30 years and now have centres in 3,000 locations across 120 countries worldwide.
Ready-to-go workspace
With Regus, you simply pay for the space you need and start working straight away.
Offices, co-working spaces and meeting rooms are comfortable, professional environments with ergonomic office furniture. If you need a breather from work, you can relax in the business lounge or smaller breakout area. For refreshments, there's a communal kitchen with tea and coffee-making facilities.
All space comes with secure business-grade internet, Wi-Fi, phone handset and lines. If you require an advanced IT infrastructure, Regus has you covered. Their facilities are supported by Cisco technologies, providing a communication centre, firewall and other necessary features to ensure the safety and functionality of your IT systems. To top all of that of, there is also a dedicated team working 24/7 to resolve system issues.
Utilities are included in the price. Offices are spotless and presentable as Regus looks after cleaning and maintenance. You also get a dedicated receptionist who will greet your guests, answer phone calls and even help with mail handling and document copying.
Flexible terms
Looking to execute a short-term project in Sri Lanka and need an office for your team? Even if the project lasts for only a day, you can fully enjoy Regus's facilities and be charged only for that single day.
Size is no issue either. You can come as a one-person team and increase to 10 people in a couple of weeks – it's easy to change workspace to suit your needs. And if you find that the space is not really keeping with your feng shui, you can change it, provided, of course, that you cover the costs.
Regus has office space all around Colombo and its suburbs. Currently, there are four locations situated centrally and another three in the suburbs. You can find city-centre offices at Parkland on Park Street, GPD Building on Dharmapala Mawatha, World Trade Centre at Fort and McLaren's Building at Colombo 04. The suburban spaces are located at Kotte in the Lotus Building and the Paramount Tower, and at Dehiwala in Bernards Business Park.
Regus is there to support you around the world
Regus has locations in over 900 cities worldwide, so you'll always find a place to work conveniently wherever you are. With a Businessworld card you can simply find the nearest Regus and start working. You don't even need a WiFi password, because if you've used it before, you'll be logged in automatically.
What's the best way to find a nearby Regus office space? Just use the Regus app. You can quickly find office space, book meeting rooms and much more, and do all of this wherever you are in the world.
Regus allows you to focus on the things that matter. It requires little commitment on your part and gives you and your business lots of flexibility – wherever you go in the world.


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On today's show David will be speaking with an amazing friend of Israel in Germany. Andreas Boldt has established a huge following via his German language Facebook page in support of Israel. He also posts in english so you can look him up there.
We will be speaking about media commotion and criticism of Israeli public figures who have expressed support for German right wing political parties.
Are there German, political parties that do not have anti-Semitism within them? what about so-called liberal parties who support BDS, the systematic boycott of products produced by the Jewish state? Is it okay to engage with members of those parties who are participating in modern-day anti-Semitism by boycotting Israel?
And then to depart from the bad and focus on the, positive side, we will be talking about what people can do to support Israel wherever they might be, listeners around the world can learn from Andreas and his experience online and in real life activism for Israel. Wherever you might be around the world there is something you can be doing for Israel.
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Struvite is the common name of magnesium ammonium phosphate, a mineral that can form and precipitate in cat urine in particular conditions (pH ≥ 7, high magnesium concentration), developing crystals and, in the long run, urinary stones. (Read Dr Sergio Canello's article)
Prevention is often better than cure, that is why some important precautions in your pet's nutrition can reduce the risk of developing struvite stones (Read Dr Sergio Canello's article)
The bone can be harmful for the health of dogs and cats. The problem is not the bone in itself (with the exception of particular cases, like the bones of chicken that are not recommended as they tend to break into small fragments with sharp edges), but the presence of different chemical and pharmacological residues, first of all oxytetracycline, that Dr. Sergio Canello recognized as the enemy number one of pets' health (Read Dr Sergio Canello's article)
The first step for a correct oral hygiene is a healthy and balanced diet. Anyway there are other important precautions and specific foods, such as our Mr. Fruit Chew, that helps the teeth cleaning. (Read Dr Sergio Canello's article)
NK (Natural Killer) cells, also called NK lymphocytes, are cells of the immune system that are designed to spot and eliminate tumour cells and virus-infected cells. (Read Dr Sergio Canello's article).
Omega3 fatty acids are able to make cell membranes elastic, whereas Omega6 tends to stiffen them. So the excess of Omega6, if it is not balanced by Omega3, can predispose to muscle, tendon or joint lesions, or even to delivery problems and cause hemorrhages. (Read Dr Sergio Canello's article)
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (ECGC) is a catechin, one of the most powerful and efficient polyphenol. It has strong antioxidant properties and is abundant in green tea. (Read Dr Sergio Canello's article)
When your pet does not eat because he does not feel well, the best thing to do is not to force him to eat, because his body perfectly knows what to do. Fast could be the lesser evil and you should worry according to the number of days your pet spends without eating. In the case of cats, anyway, you should pay more attention, since a prolonged period of anorexia could bring to an accumulation of triglycerides in the liver and trigger a very dangerous condition, that is hepatic lipidosis. (Read Dr Sergio Canello's article)
In the most of cases, the excessive growth of puppies is due to an alteration of foods. As a matter of fact, many kibbles are heavily unbalanced with a content of Omega6 that is much higher than Omega3. Moreover, there is the constant risk of oxytetracycline, pets' enemy number one. (Read Dr Sergio Canello's article)
There are numerous causes of diarrhea of puppies and it is important to recognize them. Surely, the most frequent one is food, which can contain harmful elements that cause inflammatory disorders. The first and foremost harmful element is oxytetracycline, pets' enemy number one. (Read Dr Sergio Canello's article)


text: Al Jazeera is one of the world's most powerful broadcasters. Its reputation has been earned through a visionary and courageous set of journalistic ideals. It has revolutionised news coverage, especially in the Middle East, presenting uncensored reporting and open debate.In 2006, Al Jazeera launched a new English-language international network based in London, Washington, Kuala Lumpur and with headquarters in Doha, Qatar. The new network carries a truly global agenda to a world audience.Al Jazeera is an equal opportunities employer. No agencies please.Unfortunately at present we are unable to offer internships or work experience at any of our broadcast centres, although this situation is currently under review by our HR staff. Any updates will be posted here. AJE Operations - Kuala LumpurSatellite Co-ordinatorThe role: Booking of satellite and fibre routes from any global location for AJE News and ProgrammesResponsibities: Booking all ad-hoc satellite transmissions, SNGs and production facilities worldwide; inputting all information accurately into the ScheduALL booking system, to maintain records and track costs; to maintain effective relationships with key vendors and colleagues to ensure smooth operations.Competancies & skills: Comprehensive understanding of Live News environment; understanding of satellite and IP networks (TCP/IP, FTP, store and forward); fluent English speaker and able to communicate effectively; able to multi-task, prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure.Experience level required: A minimum of two years experience in a TV/News environment. To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV with a covering letter to firstname.lastname@example.com date for applications: Friday, September 19, 2008.


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11 Oct Afternoon tea with Hermès
Meticulously intricate serving plate and fine china from the Voyage en Ikat collection and Mosaique Au 24 . Served with my homemade savoury treats and DIY fondant bags.
Happy Thanksgiving! To celebrate this long weekend and the lavish Hermès tea set from my dear gf's fine china collection, we were brought together to create this crème de la crème fashionista afternoon tea party. Everything you see here from food, place cards, menu, floral arrangements and décor including the miniature fondant bags were all homemade and DIY.
The place cards and menu are all calligraphy handwritten by my friend Shirley. I added little finishing touch like recycling Hermès receipt envelopes to turn them into menu holders and adding Hermès ribbons from leftover packaging on the place cards. I'm very happy my GF trusted my vision and let me have the freedom to bring this themed tea party into real life. Everything looked the way I visioned and I'm even more happy all my friends had a fantastic time get together to celebrate the thanksgiving weekend. Totally brighten my day!
I will share how to create the little fondant bag cuties in the next post but may I share the menu and recipes with you below. I'm tried of ordinary taste sandwiches and would like to try something different.
Fashionista Tea Menu
1) Pumpernickel open faced sandwiches with homegrown figs, smoked speck prosciutto, Toscano cheese, soaked in Syrah, balsamic reduction
2) Petite waffle cones with genmaicha infused chicken salad, nori seaweed & wasabi aioli
3) Petite croissants with smoked salmon & cream cheese
4) Classic lemon & pepper prawn cocktail
by my bestie Michelle from Cherie Pastries
1) English scones (original + lemon & lavender) served with jelly & devon creme
2) Espresso caramel crunch cake
3) Vanilla & raspberries mousse
4) Earl grey & chocolate ganache macarons
5) Edible fruit bouquet by girlfriend Vanessa
6) Queen of hearts gummies from Sugarfina
With Premium tea and Provençal rosé wine
Recipe: Petite waffle cones with genmaicha infused chicken salad, nori & wasabi aioli
1) Mini waffle cones 20pc (get them here if you don't have a waffle machine)
2) Chicken breast 1pc
3) Wasabi mayo (2 tbs), you may add around 1 tsp wasabi to regular mayo as substitute
4) 1 Genmaicha tea bag (available in Asian supermarket)
5) Seaweed snack 4-5 pc
6) 1 tbs Miso
7) 1 tbs Mirin
8) Frisbee lettuce, celery, cucumber (optional)
1) Dice chicken breast into very tiny pieces, marinade with miso and mirin. Set aside in fridge for an hour.
2) Heat up pan with oil, stir fry chicken pieces until fully cooked. Set aside and cool until reaching to room temperature
3) Open the tea bag and take out the tea leaves. Set aside.
4) Use a pair of scissors to thinly cut the seaweed into tiny pieces. Set aside.
5) Mix chicken with mayo, tea leaves and seaweed well together.
6) Pop them back into fridge over night.
7) Next day, if you would like to go for crunchier texture, add some chopped frisbee lettuce, cucumber or celery to the chicken salad.
8) Scoop them with a pair of chopsticks and stuff into the waffle cones. Remember to serve them fresh right after prepared to prevent cones turning soggy.
Recipe: Pumpernickel open faced sandwiches with homegrown figs, smoked speck prosciutto, Toscano cheese soaked in Syrah, balsamic reduction
1) Pumpernickel cocktail bread 10-12pc
2) Your favourite kind of prosciutto 50g
3) 1 large fig or 2 small brown figs
4) Balsamic reduction drizzle
5) Toscano cheese in Syrah (from Trader Joe's)
1) Cut slices of prosciutto in halves, set aside.
2) Thinly slice figs, set aside.
3) Assemble sandwich with pumpernickel bread at the bottom, layer on prosciutto, fig slice and lastly drizzle some balsamic reduction
4) Garnish with cheese
5) You may do this dish in 2 ways. The second way is to slice cheese, wrap with prosciutto and top with figs.
Recipe: Petite croissants with smoked salmon & cream cheese
1) 1 pack of frozen mini croissants. Mine is from Trader Joe's. Prepare and bake as per instruction on package.
2) 100g smoked salmon pieces
3) 80g cream cheese
4) Red onion 50g
5) Celery 50g
6) Capers tsp
7) Dill 1 tsp
8) Lettuce for garnish
1) Beat cream cheese until soft and airy.
2) Combine smoked salmon, red onion, celery, capers into food processor and finely chop them in pieces
3) Combine cream cheese with smoked salmon mixture, add dill and pepper for more flavours. *You may adjust cream cheese and smoked salmon mixture in proportion to your liking.
4) Stuff cream cheese and smoked salmon mixture in mini croissants. My TJ mini croissants are slightly larger than I thought so I cut them in halves.
5) Garnish with lettuce and serve them fresh.


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Product Summary
- Model name: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens
- Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual
- Format : APS-C / Crop Sensor
- Mounts: Canon EF-S
- Color: Black
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This EF-S lens is designed for smaller APS-C Canon DSLRs. They are not designed for the purpose of APS-H or the larger full frame 35mm cameras or even for film Canon cameras. The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens has the same focal length range as an 88-400mm lens would have on a 35mm camera. It is one of the cheapest EF-S tele zooms that Canon offers to its discerning APS-C DSLR users.
The lens comes with Canon's optical stabilization (IS) system. Being a tele lens of such high focal length, it is but imperative that the lens comes with some sort of image stabilization system and Canon does not disappoint with the claimed four stops slower shutter speeds that is possible with this lens while hand holding the camera. The focus adjustments of the lens are done using DC motor.
The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS has a total of 12 elements including one UD glass element arranged in 10 groups. The presence of the UD glass elements ensures that the chromatic aberrations of the lens are greatly suppressed.
The circular diaphragm of the lens offers a maximum aperture of f/4 at 55mm and a maximum of f/5.6 at 250mm. The diagonal angle of view of the lens is 27° 50′- 6° 15′. In spite of being a tele lens it has a small focusing distance of only 3.6' at all times. The external dimensions of the lens are 2.8" x 4.3". The overall weight of the lens is 390 grams. Available at Amazon | Adorama | B&H
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Bath Gem (500ml Bottle)
A rich aroma of hops and malt develops a full texture in the mouth. It has a long, deep, bitter-sweet finish. Without doubt an exceptional best bitter.
Tasting Notes
Chestnut with white head. Hefty, full bodied malty beer, full of burnt sugars, toffee, caramel. Some bitterness, but not big hop motes, this is about darker roasted malt.
Premium Bitter/ESB
In England, many breweries have a number of bitters in their range. The style that has come to be known as Premium or Special Bitter generally includes the stronger ( 4.6%-6.0%) examples. These are mostly served in the traditional way from the cask, but some are also found in bottle form where the extra malt allows them to stand up better than the more delicate ordinary Bitter. In the US, the designation ESB is common for this style, owing to the influence of Fuller's ESB, the London brew that was among the first to be exported to the States. In the US, some ESBs are made with American hops and a clean yeast, but the alcohol range is the same, as is the range of bitterness, usually between 25 and 35 but occasionally creeping higher.
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Forty Best-practices Instructional Activities
Reader's Theater
Background: Reader's theater is a form of dramatic presentation. Students expressively read a text or portion of text for an audience. It is similar to a play, but does not require sets, props, or memorization of lines. Simply, it's a dramatic reading of a selection.
Procedures: Using a reading selection, students create a script that presents the key ideas described in the text. In small groups students practice reading the script expressively. They share the script with an audience.
Reading Strategies: Develop Read Aloud Skills: Fluency and Expression, Analyze Text Structure, Analyze Writing Strategies, Explore Main Ideas and Support Details, Synthesize Information, Recognize Themes, Build Vocabulary


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Thursday, January 23, 2014
Keeping Cool in the Pressure Cooker
Posted by LuAnn @ BackPorchervations at 9:30 AM
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Prayer and meditation work wonders! I have a pretty bad temper. My moods get a little haywire sometimes. I love how you looked at what may have been happening in the other person's life. That has helped me tremendously recently, to look at the other person's situation.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for your comment, Candace. It's very inspiring!ReplyDelete
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Do you know what that means? It makes a difference when you are investing in mutual funds because anytime the funds managers sell some stock inside the fund, you may have a taxable dividend. This is especially important in non-retirement accounts. That is why you need to pay attention to something called "turnover rate". When you evaluate a mutual fund, you can research what this rate is. A high turnover means the manager buys and sells often. This is no problem if this is in a Roth IRA account, or some other non taxable account. But if this is a standard investment account, this will cause taxable dividends for you to deal with.
There are things you can do to minimize the damage of this. Again, it really applies only to taxable accounts. Here a few.
1. Check the funds' distribution date before you buy. That will be the date the fund reports the dividends and this is usually near the end of the year. If you were to buy a fund right before this date, you may have to pay taxes on transactions that happened before you owned the fund. Just watch out for this.
2. Look for funds that have a low turnover rate. About 25% is a good rule to follow if you are looking for a low rate. This usually means the fund managers are "tax conscience" and are deliberately trying to keep tax ramifications low. Fund managers can reduce tax burdens by selling some of the losers at the same time as the gainers.
3. Avoid funds with a turnover rate higher than 100%. Yes, funds can have rates much much higher, even 5 times higher. It just depends on how many times they buy and sell individual stocks during the year. Unless it is a really exceptional fund, I would steer clear. There are so many great funds out there. Keep looking.
4. Finally, you can always just buy an index fund. Index funds such as a S&P 500 index have very little to no taxable dividends to distribute.
So get your Roth IRA facts and get yours funded so you can buy all those high turnover funds you want inside that Roth account.
As usual, you know I don't give professional tax or investment advice. These are just my opinions, and you should seek a professional if you need that advice.
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I snapped this while sitting in the grass as the New Year turned. In real life I was playing monopoly with my children so they could see the new year in. Normally they fall asleep long before. They were tired and it was not long after the time turned before they turned in.
After they went to sleep, I took a few moments to reflect on the past year and day dream about the upcoming year. I am not sure where it will go or what will happen, but I do know that life happens regardless.


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Initially from DSM-IV Asperger syndrome was considered a condition related to autism A type developmental delay that known precisely as neurodevelopmental disorders. DSM5 have removed Aspergers syndrome from diagnostic manuals, but it may continue to be diagnosed as Autism spectrum disorder or in cases of greater impairment in communication and minor compared to the typical behavior patterns of autism Social communication disorder (pragmatic).
From DSM5: individuals with an established diagnosis of DSM-IV autistic disorder, Asperger disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder should receive the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Individuals with severe deficits in social communication, They don't have symptoms to satisfy criteria of autism should be evaluated for the Pragmatic Social Communication Disorder.
To understand what the Asperger Syndrome, first is necessary understand what autism is, more correctly what the autistic spectrum is. Autism is a condition that has symptoms with intensity and quality variable, it has two specific deficit areas compromised: social communication and stereotype interests.
To understand autism we need to quit the stereotypes we are used to. First of all, people with autism are not necessarily isolated people, they are not people do not speak or closed in their world, probably someone can have this kind of character, but it is not the absolute truth. False, is the iconic figure of genius like Rainman, (savant syndrome),
Many people with autism have desire for sociability, but they do not have the tools to express it in an understandable and appropriate social form. Autism is not and should not be considered a disease but neurogenetics differentiation from biological and mixed environmental causes. The most recent discoveries have shown that people with autism are 'wired differently' from those not on the spectrum. They activate different brain areas of perception, this totally changes the knowledge that they have of the surrounding reality. These amazing studies could explain other disorders such as schizophrenia and mood disorders, dismantling the concept of mental disease, supporting the importance of the relativity of every individual.
Who are people with Aspergers? They look like people who don't have any kind of clinical diversity, though most situations they express their autism through unusual behavior. Usually these behaviours do not pose serious problems, however, unfortunately, they may sometimes have tragic and harmful consequences. People do not know them well may misinterpret them as: strange, crazy, weird, rude, selfish, lazy. While if people are well informed and has greater knowledge or just shows empathy and understanding the outcome is more positive.
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Writer Allan Dick continues his journeys through his favourite parts of new Zealand. Describing the Lindis Pass as one of the most sensational drives in New Zealand. He describes the uniqueness of the scenery and ravels off the main highway to stop at the remains of the stone built Lindis Hotel.
NZ Today is a glossy magazine published bi-monthly with a focus on NZ journeys. Readership is estimated at approximately 80,000 for the printed version with online options in addition. EAV for a four page article is $19,980.


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The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services has concluded its investigation into child abuse allegations against Brad Pitt, multiple sources tell PEOPLE.
"It was a full and thorough investigation and the determination has been made that no charges should be brought," says a source, adding that there was no finding of abuse.
"The likely next step is a referral to family court so that the matter of custody can be determined; there is no permanent custody agreement currently in place, only an arrangement pending the outcome of this investigation. Now, with this conclusion, custody can be determined," the source explains.
A rep for Jolie could not be reached immediately for comment, and a rep for Pitt declined to comment.
The DCFS launched the investigation after Pitt allegedly got "verbally abusive" and "physical" with Maddox, his and Angelina Jolie's oldest child, on the couple's private plane on Sept. 14. Jolie filed for divorce five days later.
During the DCFS investigation, both Jolie, 41, and Pitt, 52, agreed to a voluntary parenting plan, with the children living with Jolie and supervised visitation for Pitt, as well as family and individual counseling.
The investigation comes to a close just days after Jolie released a new statement saying that the former couple had reached a legal agreement about the custody of their six children: Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and 8-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.
However, other sources close to the situation maintain the pair have not reached any new agreements or settled their differences, and Pitt still plans to push for joint custody.
Pitt filed a response on Nov. 4 requesting joint custody after Jolie, 41, requested sole physical custody in her Sept. 19 divorce filing.
He is expected to make his first red carpet appearance at the premiere of his new film Allied on Wednesday night.


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