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Internet Marketing Service for Goodyear Businesses
There are many methods for a local company to ask their community for their business and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Atlas approaches marketing holistically and can assist with many methods including traditional and emerging technology. For small businesses and local markets, internet marketing is the favored method of choice.
When it comes to internet marketing it is important to be highly visible on the major search engines. These days Google is at the top of the food chain, but Yahoo and Bing are also important and valuable. A company can use Pay Per Click (PPC) ads such as Google AdWords for online advertising, which can can be a good short term solution. Using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can be a great and more cost effective long term solution.
People have trained themselves to look past ads in our everyday lives. Advertisements can and do work, but what we all think of as the "real content" is what we are interested in and advertisements simply do not command the same attention. Google has done experiments to determine how users look at search results and the conclusion is clear. The higher a company places on a page within the actual search results the better chance they have of attracting new customers.
Atlas uses the latest SEO techniques to move businesses to the top 10 of local search results, with an ultimate goal of gaining a top 3 placement. The higher a company can be found for as many keywords as possible, the better chance of gaining new customers. Atlas uses tools with an attention to detail to give our clients the best chance of success. Imagine how your business could grow with the best possible search engine results that Atlas Marketing Solutions can deliver.


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Your car gives you the freedom to take on the open road. Whether you're enjoying the scenic countryside or driving to your favorite vacation spot, your adventures can be more enjoyable knowing that help is right around the corner with the convenience of Towing services.
In the event of an unexpected breakdown, the last place you'll want to be is stranded on the side of the road, or stuck with costly towing fees. By adding optional Towing coverage from Fritts Insurance to your Auto Insurance policy, you'll get the peace of mind knowing that no matter where your journeys take you, you'll never be alone.
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This homemade costume for pets entered our 2015 Halloween Costume Contest.
A word from Tobi, the 'Mad Hatter' costume creator:
Zeelo is an English Bulldog dressed as the Mad Hatter from Alice and Wonderland. Have always loved the movie and try to find characters that we can dress up as together. Zeelo's costume is custom made due to his wide chest (not much fits him). Hat was made out of a solo cup covered in material with added decor along with a few feathers!


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Delicate Branch Sterling Silver Gold-plated Necklace
This necklace is in sterling silver gold-plated with a small Branch symbol.The branch symbolizes the purity, peace and harmony. Wear this symbol to let go of past issues and regain your inner peace.
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Blue Fox Felted Wool Coin Purse
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Fun and whimsical handmade felt coin purse for the lil fashionista. Keep small treasures bundled in, while pom pom topped closure keeps everything in place.
* Perfect gift for young girls
*100% natural hand felted wool
*With inside lining
*Made by artisan women in Nepal
*Wool batts are hand felted and carefully shaped into purses
*Measurements: 5 1/2" x 6"


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How are we Growing Commerce and Community in Lac Cardinal Country?
Industrial and Retail Market Analysis
In 2017 the LCREDB contracted Cushing Terrell Architecture Inc. to complete a Retail Market Analysis and an Industrial market Analysis for our region. The purpose of these analysis's was to identify potential areas for growth in our region. Both reports are available by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. The reports highlight consumer spending, traffic counts, and trade area.
Oat Processing Plant
In 2017 LCREDB completed a Business case for an Oat Processing Plant for the region. The Northwest region of Alberta, in 2011 grew more than 200,000 acres of oats. The regions excellent Transportation links, both rail and road, makes the Lac Cardinal region a natural collection point for a processing facility.
The ThinkLocalMarket.com is a shop-local initiative designed as a platform for local businesses to showcase their products and services in Northwestern Alberta. The people of the region have long been known internally as resourceful, creative entrepreneurs and this project is centered on showcasing local talent. This project has managed to harness the spirit of the Northwest and make is accessible on a global scale. This e-commerce website also creates a support system for local entrepreneurs and enables them to reach wider markets without increasing staffing requirements and increasing store hours. Cooperation from local municipalites that value economic growth and development have turned this initiative into a reality.
ThinkLocalMarket.com was initiated by the County of Northern Lights in partnership with Northern Sunrise Country, the Town of Peace River, Smoky River Economic Development, Mackenzie County and Community Futures Peace Country. Lac Cardinal Country joined forces in the second year in order to continue the success of this initiative and offer the opportunity to our businesses.
Check out the website and our merchants @ ThinkLocalMarket.com
Our Current Merchants:
- Veggie Patch
- CGC Ventures
- Silver River Coaching
- Cheryl's Creative Quilting
- Gold Canyon Candles
- In Stitches
- McLaughlin's Berries & Trees
- Valley Landscaping Ltd.
- Peace Cherry Ranch
Roller Derby League
As part of Lac Cardinal Regional Economic Development's operational plan, a need to focus on quality of life was addressed. Having identified a large gap in recreational opportunities for women, we conducted research and found that women were traveling to Grande Prairie weekly to participate in the derby league there and that across the province Roller Derby was becoming increasingly popular with women. We joined forces with one of our local ladies, Claire Vandervlekkert, who did travel outside the region to participate and together, we started the league here.
The Grimshaw Grim Reapers Roller Derby league has been in operation for a few years now, having started in the Milezero Regional Multiplex with practices twice a week. They are now housed in the Grimshaw Curling Rink and practice on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Check out their page on Facebook @ Grimshaw Grim Reapers Roller Derby
Business Directory Update
This is a directory of Community Organizations and Businesses within Lac Cardinal Country.
Free to be listed and free to obtain.
Village of Berwyn Economic Action Plan
The Village of Berwyn has, like most smaller rural municipalities, seen a decline in retail and industrial developments. LCREDB is working with Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency and the Village to develop an action plan to identify opportunities for the Village.
Chamber Revitalization
We are constantly working closely with the Chambers of Commerce in the region to develop strategies to revitalize.
Some of the successful joint initiatives with the Grimshaw & District Chamber of Commerce and the Berwyn District Chamber of Commerce are:
- Chamber Revitalization Initiative
- Business opportunity Seminars
- Other joint initiatives are under development


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Title – 2, Producer – Venkaat, Direction – Srinivasa Raju, Music – Arjun Janya, Cinematography – Venkatesh Prasad, Cast – Ravishanker, Pooja Gandhi, Shruthi, Makrand Deshpande, Ravi Kaale, Petrol Prasanna, Kari Subbu, Danny, Yathiraj, Jayadev, Muni and others are in the cast. Sanjana Galrani plays a special role in this film
Director Srinivasaraju has done a good compensation for his first film 'Dandupalya' that showed them in poor state of affairs. Showing the activities of 'Dandupalya' he has put them in very bad taste. In this '2' with running around to court director Srinivasaraju has showed the innocence of 11 people who are behind prison in Belagavi.
The utmost poverty, hunger, no living condition has in fact made this 'Dandupalya' gang to turn as approvers for the crime which they have not done.
In this film 2 director Srinivasaraju has shown the brutality of the police. Makarand Deshpande telling cop Ravishanker 'Nimmantha ondu Vyakthi Idre Saku Samanya Vyakthi Rakshasa Agakke' is an indicator to the treacherous crime that followed.
This is like a prequel you could say of director Srinivasaraju. As the binding has come from court order, the film maker Srinivasaraju is not supposed to use 'Dandupalya' name. So it is '2' as title and '3' is also ready to hit after some time. In the last shot of the film '3' is coming up in August is displayed in this 105 minutes cinema '2'.
The first one 'Dandupalya' was crime filled on the controversial subject of Dandupalya gang that created havoc and later sentenced to imprisonment. The Part '2' is very favourable as it describes the condition 11 persons. On what condition and pressure they succumb to turn as approvers is all about the film.
As a matter of fact a journalist Shruthi takes on the case of writing the reasons behind such severe action on a special request. She comes to Belagavi prison to talk to all the 11 and write about them in the prestigious newspaper. It is what the innocent gang disclose that has come in the proceedings on silver screen.
Shruthi as journalist, Pooja Gandhi and Sanjana as victims of circumstances, Makarand Deshpande looks, Jai Dev, Kari Subbu, Muni in emotional scenes – have performed very well.
Ravishanker as cop taking on all the 11 for punishment is precise; Tabla Naani in a short role is attractive. The background score at places is loud.
The punishment given here is what blood curdling. How innocent were the Dandupalya gang, you can watch this film '2'
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Or is that a poundstone?!
I preach "Weight Doesn't Matter" a lot! I realize if you have extra weight and bad knees, weight does matter.
However, if all you're after is fewer pounds of weight on those knees, you might make some decisions that will, in the long run, hurt you even worse.
If you "diet" and deprive yourself of calories to see the scales go down, but mess up your metabolism in the meantime, the metabolic mess you find yourself in years from now may make dealing with the knees seem like child's play.
If you "diet" to lose the weight, but do nothing to rehab the knee and make it stronger, you may get around a little better…for awhile. But if you don't help reverse some of the damage from the stress on your knees (or hips, or ankles, or feet…), you could end up in worse shape down the road.
As one who has never lost "weight" easily, it's been pretty discouraging to do an eating plan, watching calories, to see not much loss. Had I understood then what I do now, I'd have measured! I do know I got into some smaller clothes, but my focus was on the weight loss (or lack thereof).
I've shared bits of my story before, but I'll recap a bit on the weight. I lost 10 lbs. fairly quickly with T-Tapp, which thrilled me, after losing absolutely nothing since having my son four months before! And I mean….absolutely.nothing.nada.zip.zilch. I looked and weighed like I did the day before he was born!
I continued to lose, slowly, but I lost inches even faster! I got up to about 25 lbs. lost……then gained 10!!!! I was assured by one of the trainers on the forums (and I highly advise getting on the forums from time to time for encouragement, answers and new tweaks on moves) that if I was gaining weight, but losing inches, I was developing muscle!
That encouraged me…..for awhile!
Finally, getting tired of having my joy stolen by the dumb scales I started searching the forums for threads about weight. I ended up compiling them into a thread called Weight Doesn't Matter. Worth a read if you find yourself tied to the scales!
I decided to only weigh every 6 weeks. I don't remember exactly how long it took, but after awhile I noticed the nasty hold those things had on me was gone! I could actually laugh when I gained weight—but lost inches!!!
The reason I am sharing all this is to put my "milestones" in perspective. I am thrilled, don't get me wrong! But, they wouldn't mean nearly as much as they do now, with more toning and better health to go with them!
As of this past weekend, I have lost 50 lbs. since starting T-Tapp!
And, for the first time in 20+ years, I weigh what I did before I was expecting Susannah!
Those are good milestones, and yes, I'm happy….but I was more thrilled when I dropped another size a month ago! (That makes 9 sizes lost now!)
Keeping this in perspective–it took me 4 1/2 years to get to this point, and for the first 4+ years I had lost only 30 lbs.! It's only been since I addressed some things in my eating 4 months ago the last 20 lbs. have come off. But—I have also stayed consistent with T-Tapp—which is as important to staying toned and getting healthy as losing "weight" is!
It is important to emphasize that optimum health is not achieved by losing "weight". Shifting your focus from the number on the scale to the real factors of good health, such as improved mood, energy and vitality, is the way to accomplish a lifetime of balance and your ideal body composition.
~The Schwarzbein Principle, p. 230
I still have toning up to do, and I may regain some weight as I add starches back in (in moderation), but it will be my healthy weight. And even if I gain 10 lbs. back, but am toned and healthy–
That will be just fine!
Rejoice in those milestones…..but don't get stuck there! There's more energy and better health to be won!
(Stay tuned for next Tuesday—there will be a giveaway–but you'll have to work for this one! )


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In an effort to improve New York City policing practices, Mayor Michael Bloomberg held a discussion with local clergy surrounding stop-and-frisk procedures, a part of policing that has become routine and disproportionately targets African-American and Hispanics. the Rev. David Brawley and Grant Lindsay offer a stop-and-frisk alternative in their op-ed in the New York Daily News.
The question the mayor and police commissioner keep asking is: What other alternatives exist to rid the streets of guns and apprehend the criminals in our midst?
There are credible answers. Here are ours:
— Use Compstat the way it was used by Police Commissioner William Bratton and Mayor Rudy Giuliani: focus on the diminishing number of serious serial criminals, not the vast numbers of innocent young minority males who go to school, work, church or the gym, as every other group does.
— Teach precinct commanders to work more closely and collaboratively with groups like East Brooklyn Congregations and South Bronx Churches and Manhattan Together — organizations deeply committed to public safety and handgun control.
— Redeploy officers from tourism duty in Manhattan to the remaining high-crime areas — particularly the New York City Housing Authority developments that remain dangerous to so many of their decent tenants. Use them to proactively police, not indiscriminately stop young people.
Read the Rev. David Brawley and Grant Lindsay's entire op-ed in the New York Dail y News.


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Swedish Massage in the Greater St. Louis Area
Swedish massage is perfect for relaxation of your body and mind. Swedish massage will release toxins accumulated in your body and encourage oxygen flow in your muscles.
Expect to experience light to medium pressure and slow, long strokes. Talk to one of our mobile massage therapists today.


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I have a table named
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ProductPropertiesCountry contains restrictions on the product by country, for example
IsBlocked, and attributes such as
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I'm doing a
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WHERE clause like this:
SELECT P.ProductId
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LEFT JOIN ProductPropertiesCountry PPC ON
P.ProductId = PPC.Product AND PPC.CountryID = 1
WHERE (IsBlocked IS NULL OR IsBlocked = 0)
The problem is that the execution plan does not handle
IsBlocked IS NULL efficiently and it gives me
Estimated number of rows = 1 after that filter. As result, the query is slower.
This is much faster:
SELECT P.ProductId, ISNULL(IsBlocked, 0) AS IsBlocked
FROM Product P
LEFT JOIN ProductPropertiesCountry PPC
ON P.ProductId = PPC.Product AND PPC.CountryID = 1
SELECT ProductId, IsBlocked
WHERE IsBlocked = 0;
Do you have any idea for the reason of this behavior?
Any suggestion to change it to get the right estimated number of rows in execution plan?
I'm using SQL Server 2008.


text: Feb. 11 through March 4, Pontine Theatre presents a 4-session Storytelling Workshop. This community arts program is open to all adults (18 to 100 years), no experience necessary. The sessions will be offered at Pontine's West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St., Portsmouth. Co-Artistic Directors Greg Gathers and Marguerite Mathews will coach participants through the process of developing and performing a story for an audience. Tuition for the workshop is by donation, all are welcome regardless of ability to pay. Pontine's West End Studio Theatre is not visible from the street, look for the big 959 on the signpost at the head of the drive.


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I recently came across the work of Jonathan Cossu, a fantastic photographer who shoots weddings in Cancun, Mexico. I instantly fell in love with the beautiful pictures of Indian weddings that he takes. His style is unique and he even has a very cool under-water pictures section on his website. Jonathan was kind enough to permit me to use some of his photographs for the blog (Grazie Jonathan), and I selected this beautiful destination wedding of Chandni and Darshan that took place at the Moon Palace Golf and Spa.
The Resort – Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort
Jonathan mentioned that the wedding included LED Robots and Acrobats – all very cool, and when you combine such details with an amazing resort, you have the recipe for magic. I personally loved the subtle elements of detail that the bride focused on and I think got it spot on.
The Bride and the Details I Loved
The bride wore some stunning bangles and also a hand-harness that was very traditional and encrusted with polki and other stones. I like the fact that she selected green stones because it complements her red lehenga so nicely.
One of the accessories that brides don't usually pay attention to are the shoes. Comfortable yet sexy shoes are so important to finish the look and make you feel sexy on the day. Make sure you strike a balance between shoes that look stunning and also have an extra oomph factor. I love the fact that Chandni selected these gorgeous high-soled metallic toned number as her choice – they look just right for a balance between sexy and comfort.
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Indian residents who qualify as an Eligible Angel Investor.
You need to meet one of the following requirements:
At the time of making an investment, the Angel Investor becomes part of an Angel Fund, which is registered with SEBI under the AIF Regulations. Under the (Indian) Income-tax Act, 1961, Angel Funds have been accorded pass through status in respect of all incomes (except business income), i.e. investors are subject to tax as if they had directly invested in the portfolio companies. There is a 10% withholding at the time of making payments to investors, which the investors can claim credit for while filing their returns.
AngelList India is not qualified to provide tax advice and the above should not be read as tax advice. There are many exceptions to the generalisation stated above, so please be sure to consult with your tax advisor and accountant before making an investment.
Yes, but the bar for accreditation for US syndicates is slightly higher. Individuals are required to have a net worth of at least $1,000,000, excluding the value of one's primary residence, or have an income of at least $200,000 each year for the last two years.
Leads get carry for their syndicated investments. This allows them to leverage their deal flow by earning upto 15% carry on the allocation being shared with backing investors. Learn more about the economics of syndicates.
Investors can participate in syndicates with lower minimums. They get access to leads' deals and benefit from their experience in picking and managing investments. These deals will be typically hard to access for someone who hasn't spent considerable time building deal flow.
Startups get more capital with a single cap-table entry.
Leads and Investors will be required to meet the minimum threshold of investing INR 25 Lakhs over a period of 5 years from the time of making their first investment with AngelList India. This can be in a single investment or over multiple investments.
Generally, it is recommended to make multiple investments to have a portfolio of startups that will help in diversifying risk associated with startup investing.
Companies and leads may or may not choose to provide any information about performance. Investors will be getting a statement of report on their unit holdings annually. This will be provided by a third party.
Startups don't pay for syndicate investments. Investors usually pay 0-15% deal carry to the syndicate lead, and 5% deal carry to AngelList India.
Investors also pay the out-of-pocket costs for each deal—currently 2% of the deal size, up to a maximum of ₹5L. These costs are paid to third parties such as fund administrator, payment processors and accountants.
The Eligible Angel Investor should have considerable experience in matters related to startup investing (e.g. negotiating term sheets, closing investment rounds) and should have made at least a few notable startup investments. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com with specific details.
Generally, the opportunity should meet most, if not all, of these conditions:
In case of any doubts, contact email@example.com.
No syndicate will have more than 199 Eligible Angel Investors from India.
AngelList values privacy and by design, everything is private. Backers have to apply to back syndicates and see any deal that the lead wishes to share with them. This is the only way for top deals to attract value-add backers in a syndicate.
The return from the carry will be realised only upon a successful liquidation event (e.g. secondary, sale, public offering) and will be shared as per the distribution guidelines mentioned in the investment documents.
Typically, 15% carry will be paid out to the Lead Investor and 5% carry will be paid out to AngelList India.
Raising through AngelList India's Angel Fund benefits the company, since the company is exempt from the Indian "Angel Tax" which could otherwise apply in certain situations if the Angel Investor had invested directly into the company. The Indian "Angel Tax" is levied on the portfolio company on the capital invested, if it receives funding at a valuation which is more than the fair market valuation derived as per the Indian Income tax rules and will be forcefully treated as income.
Unless otherwise permitted by SEBI under the AIF regulations, AngelList India syndicates can only invest in companies which:
Yes, select opportunities would be made available to foreign investors that will be structured as a US based special-purpose vehicle similar to other AngelList syndicates.
Non-Indian investors will be investing into a US based special-purpose vehicle. At the time of exit, the purchaser may withhold taxes on the amount of gains and the SPV will file taxes on its returns of income in India.
AngelList India is not qualified to provide tax advice and the above should not be read as tax advice. There are many important exceptions to the generalisation stated above, so please be sure to consult your tax advisor and relevant international tax treaties before making an investment.


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Police say 1 killed as Islamic group demonstrates in Bangladesh for anti-blasphemy law
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Police in Bangladesh's capital fired rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of stone-throwing Islamic activists Sunday during a protest to demand that the government enact an anti-blasphemy law.
Clashes broke out in central Dhaka as activists started pelting police with stones, a police official said. He spoke on condition of anonymity under local briefing rules.
An unidentified man was killed and at least 45 people were injured, the official said. He provided no further details.
The activists blocked roads, cutting off Dhaka from the rest of the country, and police said they also set many shops and at least 30 vehicles on fire. Authorities have deployed more than 15,000 security forces in the capital.
Thousands of activists from Hefatjat-e-Islam, a newly formed group, gathered in Dhaka's Motijheel commercial district to press for their demands.
The group says some Internet users have recently used their blogs to spread atheism and lies about Islam.
The government in this Muslim-majority nation has rejected the groups' demands, saying Bangladesh is governed by secular liberal laws.


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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Booking Through Thursday: eRevolution
E-readers like the Kindle and iPad are sweeping the nation … do you have one? Do you like it? Do you find it changes your reading/buying habits? If you don't have one, do you plan to?
I actually won a Nook 3G Classic in an online contest a couple years ago. I'd always wanted one, but couldn't swing the cost (that was before the price wars between Amazon and Barnes and Noble... where we all win!). I was so thrilled because reading eBooks on my computer was hard (I'd often print them off instead, which sort of defeats the purpose of an eBook).
While it hadn't replaced print books for me, I do enjoy having one. It's especially nice to get the free downloads from new authors to help me find different things to read that might not have been something I'd have chosen on my own.
It's also easier for my to hold. My hands can get stiff and achy sometimes, and the Nook is lighter than a book, plus I bought a cover that works as an easel, so I can sit it on the table and not hold it at all if need be (and the pages don't flip closed!).
So, yes, I do enjoy having it. While it may not replace print books, it's convenient and easy and I can even borrow books from the library.
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- AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 6:56 AM
I have a Kindle and find that I buy e-books (takes up less room on crowded shelves, and you don't have to wait) and borrow p-books. I agree on the weight thing too, I love that it is light.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 7:12 AM
I don't have one - yet!ReplyDelete
Here's my Booking Through Thursday post. :)
I got a Kindle as a gift -- and became a convert also :-)ReplyDelete
btw, re your hands -- I get tremendous relief by massaging trigger points in my forearms. I blogged about that here -- maybe worth looking into? http://kirstenmortensen.com/trigger-points.htm
Thanks for your response. Good to know most people really enjoy both.ReplyDelete
My response is at: http://rachelreader.blogspot.com/2011/11/booking-through-thursday-3.html
My Kindle was a gift, or I probably still wouldn't have one! There are advantages...but my e-reader is like a supplemental reading experience for me. Here's MY BTT POST andReplyDelete
I don't have an e-reader, but can see how great they would be if you travel a lot. If ever I get one it would probably be a Nook, since I love B&Ns and visit there quite often, and they would definitely have to teach me how to use it. Until then I will be a page turner.ReplyDelete
I don't have one yet but no doubt some time in the future I will get one. I can see that it might be useful in some situations; less in others.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Thanks for your response! E-readers are great for travel and carrying around! More books can come along at a time! And they have quite a few cheap and free ebooks for downloads!ReplyDelete
Agreed with you! E-readers at my place's quite expensive. I really, really would love to have one because I travel a lot. :)ReplyDelete
i've never tried to read a digital copy of a book. i don't know if i would like an e-reader.ReplyDelete
Trish - My BTT Post
When I get one, I hope I enjoy it!ReplyDelete
It's cool that you won one! :D
I think that us self proclaimed book addicts will always purchase both print and ebooks no matter what form. Thanks for stopping by.ReplyDelete
I still prefer the actual book.ReplyDelete
I understand they have a lot of use for people (like military folk) who enjoy reading but don't have a lot of space to reserve for books, but I can't bring myself to accept them as 'real' books!ReplyDelete
I'm not an e-reader person at all.ReplyDelete
My BTT post is here if you'd like a look :)
Thanks for stopping by. Kindle Fire has apps on it, and it's in color. You can watch movies, play games and read books. I'm crossing my fingers for it.ReplyDelete
That's the one real disadvantage of the iPad - it's a little heavy. Can't really hold it in one hand and read, the way you can with a "real" book or other e-reader. Otherwise, it's great!ReplyDelete
Thanks for visiting my blog, and happy reading!
I love my Nook. It's the best investment I made in a long time.ReplyDelete
Oh wow. That is awesome. And yes, I agree with you that an ebook reader would be convenient but I do prefer actual books.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 3:25 AM
Hello! Thanks for visiting my blog!ReplyDelete
Great answer! Holding a book can be an inconvenience at times especially during the winter months. My hands feel cold and get stiff at times. An e-reader can be helpful in such times.
I don't have an e-reader, but I've been contemplating a Kindle since they lowered the price. Thanks for stopping by my blog.ReplyDelete
Oh yes, you mentioned something I didn't think of: all of the free books you can get!ReplyDelete


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At some point in life, some parents are faced with the growing concern of their children's height and sometimes give into panic especially with the horrible D word- DWARF.
In their confusion, they visit specialists almost every week and even devise unhealthy therapies just to make their child add an inch. Here are some safe and healthy ways by which your worries can come to an end:
Balance diet
The first step for acquiring height is eating a balanced diet. If you truly want your child to have an enviable height, you should be sure to keep aside the burgers, cola, and chips. Switch over to a healthy diet style in place of the junk foods. A balanced diet would make you child stronger by every means. Combine platters with all types of nutrients containing protein, carbohydrates and fat. In all of this, moderation is key.
As part of a healthy diet, add plenty of lean proteins. The list should include fresh poultry, meat, soy, fish and dairy products. These fresh proteins would help in building muscles, strengthen bones and stimulate body growth. Try to stay away from simple carbohydrates such as cakes, pastry, pizza, sweets and soda. Eat adequate amounts of Vitamin D and calcium filled foods too. Green leafy vegetables, dairy products are good sources of calcium. It has been observed that zinc stimulates body growth effectively. So, try to add zinc-rich foods like wheat germ, squash seeds, peanuts, crab and pumpkin into your daily food chart.
Stretching exercise
Stretching is one of the most effective ways to increase your child's height. Simple exercises that involve stretching are a must. An exercise you can get your child to try is to stand against a wall with his/her back towards it. Ask him to raise his/her hands and stretch as far as he/she possibly can. The next step is to sit with the back against the wall on his/her toes and stretch the muscles in the leg. This can be repeated ten times every day.
Another fantastic stretching exercise is to get your child to sit on the floor with legs apart as wide as possible. Let him/her bend the waist and stretch to touch the toes, about four times on each leg. This is a beneficial exercise as it helps in the elongation of spine and improves posture.
Hanging exercise
Does your kid love hanging from bars at the playground and at home? Well, that's great! Hanging exercises are effective in elongating and straightening your child's spine. Pull-ups are a fantastic way to promote growth, so encourage your child to practice this regularly.
Chin-ups are also awesome growth-enhancing exercises that your child will love. Make sure that they practice this every day for about 10 minutes.
Skipping is an active that many kids love and it can be used as an exercise to promote your child's growth. As they skip, their body stretches hence, they grow a few inches every time they performs this exercise.
This is another great workout to make your child grow taller. It also helps children exercise the entire body, giving strength and health.
Ankle weights
This is an effective way to enhance your child's height. The sole purpose of this workout is to stretch the lower part of the body. The cartilage between your child's knees is stretched, making him/her taller. Make sure that small weights are used and increase them as your child grows older.
There is no end to the benefits of jogging, even for adults. To make your child grow taller, encourage him/her to jog every day and accompany them so that it is a more enjoyable experience.
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It's the Red Wings and the Bruins on NBC! This means that even the 90 year old couple who has one of the first color televisions ever built can watch a hockey game. Sure they may have to adjust their rabbit ears to get a good picture, but they can watch hockey nonetheless. For those of us who love hockey and/or just have a vested interest in this game because we own some of the players – it's a great thing to have hockey center stage on a network everybody has. Cox Cable or Dish may not carry Versus, but you can damn well bet they have NBC… About the game itself, the Bruins come into it on fire having won 10 straight games while the Wings have won 3 in a row themselves. But of course this is all about fantasy hockey, so who gives a flying F about what the teams are doing?? There are plenty of fantasy studs to get excited about in this game.. Seguin, Chara, Thomas, Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Lidstrom, Lucic, Howard. Plus close to stud guys like Marchand, Bergeron, Franzen & Kronwall. Should be an awesome game and I hope ya'll will be watching it with me and commenting/asking questions at the same time. I'll be periodically updating this post throughout the game as well, so keep hitting that REFRESH button to see my latest musings… And finally, as my boy Mills Lane would say: Let's get it on!!!
Come on NBC. How tried is the "follow Player X around as he takes the cup somewhere" segment? We know Boston won the cup last year and we know that each player gets to have it for a week.. Get to the game!
Flipper!! I've been telling you to not count on this guy to keep producing, and yet he keeps producing. Maybe he can keep this up. He wouldn't be the first Red Wing to blossom late… And BTW, the Red Wing Penalty Kill looks as good as it has all year.
Of course all the talk of Seguin and Chara and Lucic and who gets the first Goal for the B's? The incomparable Daniel Paille…
Sick goal by Datsyuk. How he didn't lose his balance and fall after the shot is remarkable. It really goes without saying but he truly is one of the Top 3 or 4 most talented players in the NHL.
And there it is, a nice Shootout victory for the Wings snaps the B's win streak at 10. I thought Tuuka Rask was unbelievable in this game, making 41 Saves many of which were the "oh wow" category. Jimmy Howard looked okay. Most of the his Goals allowed were of the "oh wow that was weak" category. You gotta make the save against Bergeron in the 3rd. No reason to have to go to a Shootout to get the Win.. Anyway that's it and remember I'm answering any and all questions, just make sure they are fantasy hockey related! NAAAAA!


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Due to minimum advertised pricing, please call for best price! The BWise Ultimate Dump trailer comes standard with features that are optional on most trailers. The 16' unit has a GVWR of 15,400 and the empty weight is 5,710. The payload on this trailer is 9,690. It has a hydraulic jack and dual acting hydraulic gate. It has a 2x8 tubular frame with a large storage space underneath. The scissor hoist has a 5" cylinder and provides the trailer with a 47º dump angle. The sides are 48" and the top 20" folds down for easier loading. It has a spring loaded tarp kit with assist bar. It has aluminum wheels and a spare standard on the Ultimate dump. Also included is a wireless remote and battery charger. For more information, please call Jordan McMullen at 540-459-7253.
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