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I'm a grandparent and I would LOVE this as a gift! (Hint, Hint!)
blank canvas frame
green acrylic paint and brush
paper towels
small red Christmas balls
pretty ribbon of your choice
hot glue
black paint or marker
paint sealer such as an art fixative spray or Mod Podge
Paint green paint on you child's feet (one at a time). Blot on paper towel to remove excess. Press onto the canvas. Repeat with other foot. Tie and attach the ornaments to the ribbon and bow with hot glue. Write "Mistletoes" on the bottom. Watch the hugs and kisses come your child's way!
Have fun with your child!
(Thanks Jenny for sharing this cute idea!)
Christmas Traditions
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!" -Luke 2:14
I love hearing about and incorporating new family holiday traditions… the big ones and the small ones. At one point during my children's growing up years I almost stopped some of the ones we had been doing for years. Not because I had gotten lazy but because I didn't think my family cared one way or another. What I found out was that they did care and they did expect the yearly traditions even if they didn't always vocalize that. So I started back doing them all, the manger scene, the Christmas Eve pickle hunt, the Christmas cookies, even the Kight family touch football game!
I decided to ask the MOPS moms what traditions they do. (Watch out Kight family, more traditions may be added this year!) Here are some really great ideas from the ladies:
Alec's family has a "Cousin's Christmas" at Thanksgiving. Her mother's side of the family gathers during the Thanksgiving holidays to enjoy Christmas so that at Christmas time they are all freed up to head to the other sides of their families. This allows both sides to have their time together without hurt feelings and someone feeling slighted or left out. This would alleviate a lot of stress!
Allyssa wants to start a new tradition she read about this year. It's to give the children a box to open on Christmas Eve. This isn't just any box though. This box is packed and wrapped especially for the night Santa is to come. It contains popcorn, a Christmas movie, and new Christmas pajamas to wear while watching the movie. She plans to get the whole family cozy on the couch and spend some special moments of laughter and fun together before the big day! Oh my, that sounds like great memories in the making!
Alec uses her traditional saying as a guide for buying Christmas gifts in her house, "Something to wear, something to read, something they want, something they need". That will keep her focused and away from a lot of impulse buying that busts the budget.
Sarah's family has a tradition of getting together with EVERYONE from her mom's side of the family during the holidays. It's a huge group she says but she looks forward to seeing and catching up with everyone!
Ashley's family does the Advent calendar with her children during the month of December. She also hangs 25 candy canes on the tree. Each day they can take one candy cane off and enjoy it as they count down to Christmas!
Aren't these great ideas! Thanks for sharing ladies! Have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy every moment with your family!
Just One Step
"In the journey of parenthood,
you don't have to see the whole staircase...
just the first step."
I saw this statement on the internet and started really thinking about it. I recently have been convicted about how much I needed to do just that ... concentrate only on today's steps.
You see, a year and a half ago our eldest son and daughter-in-love moved to Ft. Lauderdale to pursue what Preston felt God was calling him to do. In May of 2015 my other son, daughter-in-love and only grandchild will be relocating to Castle Rock, Colorado. That's all well and good except WE live in South Carolina!
Don't get me wrong, I am truly excited for all of them. Each truly believes God has called him there and for that I know they will be truly blessed in their obedience. They are stepping out on faith that this is where God wants them.
Would I have preferred God to have consulted me about the location and distance from home? The mom in me says "yes" but then the Christ follower in me has to smile and say that I know that's not how it works. He understands how I feel though and he does not negate the apprehension. He knows a mom's heart and how much every mom loves their child. He knows that of you too.
As moms we have the tendency to want to know what God will be doing today, tomorrow, next month and next decade when it comes to our children. We want to plan, rearrange, avoid, and, yes, even divert God's plans to follow our plans instead of the other way around. Through many seasons of frustration and anxiety as a direct result of my trying to redirect the inevitable, I've gained the realization that God knows best when it comes to those special beings we bring into this world. What I am asking my Father to help me do in this situation is to help me (and them) take one step at a time and to stay focused on trusting him TODAY while reassuring me that he will take care of the rest.
I have no doubt some of you parents are thinking, "Well, if you only knew our situation you couldn't say all of that so confidently". My response would be that I'm not always confident and that's exactly why I so very much need to keep asking and letting him reassure me that he has each situation on his radar.
So in this season of Thanksgiving, I'm finding strength in letting God take the lead. I thank him for each step he takes our family through regardless of the difficulty because I've come to realize we will all grow from the journey. I thank him for past steps but especially for today's steps. Tomorrow I will ask for enough grace and mercy for the steps that come at that point.
Especially in November, thankfulness should be a constant. What needs to be in the forefront for you? In a sentence or two in the comment section below please share what you feel your Father wants you to be thankful for and maybe even what you need reassurance in. Sometimes making a public admission tends to hold us more closely accountable. Parking Space Faith desires for us to be a family that can share our hearts with one another.
Thanks for your willingness to share and hopefully allowing someone else to not feel like they are the only one out there struggling.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." -John 16:33
Here's some Mom Favorites:
For the 3 month old and beyond (maybe even through teen years!), moms love the Arm and Hammer odorless refill bags for their diaper pail. Your nose will love this investment especially when solid foods are introduced!
For the 6 month old, Allyson loves the Exersaucer by Evenflow. It strengthens Titus' fine and gross motor skills as it entertains him and gives her time to fold the laundry or grade papers for school.
For the 9 month old, Lauren loves the Portable Diner Placemat by Summer. It keeps the eating surface at restaurants sanitary and the small trough catches dropped finger foods so the waitress will welcome them back the next time!
Also for the 9 month old, Harper loves her Sit and Stand Learning Walker by V-Tec. It's very sturdy and supports a wobbly toddler as she learns to take steps independently. She also loves the activities for counting, shape recognition, and learning her animal sounds that are located on the front panel.
So moms and dads, consider this your sweet baby's first Christmas Wish List! Have a great and memorable Holiday and take lots of pictures!
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SOCCER'S FINEST: Crabtree named IHSSCA All-State; seven area kickers All-Sectional
The honors are starting to roll in for Edwardsville soccer standout Abby Crabtree.
Crabtree, a 2014 Telegraph Player of the Year selection, has been named to the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association 2016 All-State Girls Soccer Team. The high-scoring was the only Telegraph-area kicker to make the prestigious all-state squad. Several area players were named to the All-Sectional and All-Sectional Honorable Mention teams.
Crabtree, a junior, scored 16 goals and added nine assists for Edwardsville in 2016, helping the Tigers to an 18-3-1 season.
Other Metro East players named to the all-state squad included Belleville East's Grace Brauer, Collinsville's Andrea Ferker and Emily Holten, Granite City's Lexi Grote and Waterloo's Erika Lloyd.
The IHSSCA teams include players from teams of all three IHSA soccer classes, regardless of their school enrollment.
Bri Hatfield of Alton High School received her second straight all-sectional honor. The sophomore midfielder scored 14 goals and added 10 assists for the Redbirds and helped them to a 12-6-3 record and a berth in the Collinsville Class 3A Regional championship game.
Annabelle Copeland and Ketoura Ngwa of Marquette Catholic were among the Telegraph-area players named to the All-Sectional squad.
Copeland had 14 goals and 10 assists for the Explorers and helped lead them to a third-place finish at the IHSA Class 1A State Tournament last week in Naperville.
A junior forward, Copeland has verbally committed to play at Saint Louis University.
Ngwa, a junior defender, helped anchor the Marquette defense and played a vital role in her team's run to the state finals. The Explorers notched 10 shutouts and finished 15-10-3 overall.
Roxana's Emma Lucas was named all-sectional as well. The sophomore midfielder scored a whopping 22 goals and had nine assists for the Shells and helped them to an 11-6-2 record.
Carlinville junior defender Grace Zachary, who also grabbed all-sectional honors, helped anchor a Cavies defense that notched 10 shutouts, including a string of four straight at the end of the season. She also scored a goal and added an assist.
Abigail Crabtree's sister, Jane Ann Crabtree, was one of the area kickers named to the All-Sectional squad. A senior defender, she scored three goals and added two assists for Edwardsville. Jane Ann Crabtree was last year's Telegraph Player of the Year.
Edwardsville's Ashlin West was also tabbed all-sectional. The junior midfielder scored 10 goals and had six assists for the Tigers.
Other Metro East players named all-sectional included Triad's Morgan Bohnenstiehl, Meaghan Smith and Skye Clark, Waterloo's Sierra Bergand Dani Maurer, Belleville East's Lilly Brauer, Althoff's Anna Hanger, Belleville West's Addison Hanusek and Taylor Mathenia, Collinsville's Dayle McEwen and Julie Scheiter, Granite City's Grace Niehardt, Mater Dei's Heather Schulte, Mascoutah's Emily Smith, O'Fallon's Sam Stutsman, Highland's Katelyn Wills and Columbia's Blair Wittenbrink.
Honorable Mention
Six Telegraph-area kickers received All-Sectional Honorable Mention, including:
Alton's Alaina Nasello and Calista Cox, Civic Memorial's Morgan Wilson, Carlinville's Lynde Gibbs, East Alton-Wood River's Kara Crutchley and Styaunton's Sydney Bridges.
The rest of the Section 12 honorable mention squad included Breese Central's Morgan Adams, Anna-Jonesboro's Elle Basler, Belleville East's Annie Brown, Marion's Rose Crabtree, Columbia's Allison Riddle and Morgan Glaenzer, Gibault's Abby Hasenstab, Granite City's Rian Hutson, Mater Dei's Amy Krebs, Freeburg's Hannah Lehmann, Waterloo's Sydney Luedeman, Althoff's Shannon Maitland and Highland's Kate Sikora.
Reach Pete Hayes at 463-2500 or Twitter @HayeserPete

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In-Machine LED Lights Accommodate Harsh Machining Environments
IMTS 2018: Waldmann's popular line of Mach LED Plus-Forty machine lights provide high illumination even in the most restricted of spaces with their slim, compact form factor, measuring just 1 ¾" in diameter.
Slant-Bed Lathe Provides Rigidity, Stability, Precision
IMTS 2018: Racer Machinery International is displaying its Standard Modern CNC S-22 slant-bed lath, developed using hand-scraped surfaces, a built-in slant that offers more rigidity, thermal stability and precision.
App Connects Manufacturers with Service Providers to Reduce Downtime
IMTS 2018: Up! is a new mobile and desktop app designed to connect manufacturers who need industrial service to companies that can provide it.
Workholding Enables Stress-Relief Reclamping
IMTS 2018: The Schunk Vero-S Aviation product line is designed to rigidly clamp large parts accurately and enable the user to release the part enough to allow the part to move (compensate) due to the stresses of machining without full...
Optical System's Fixed-Position Sensors Eliminate Mechanical Stress
IMTS 2018: Marposs is exhibiting its Optoflash optical measurement and inspection solution for small-size shafts, fasteners and dental implants.
Milling Tool Removes More Metal with Lower Machining Forces
HMC Promotes Higher Throughput per Spindle
Servo Drive Among the Smallest STO-Certified Drives
IMTS 2018: Elmo Motion Control is showcasing its newest doubled power ultra-small Double Gold Twitter servo drive and the Platinum Maestro motion controller.
Skiving, Roller Burnishing System Speeds Surface Finishing
IMTS 2018: Sunnen's SHD-series skiving and roller burnishing system is said to be 60 to 70 percent faster than traditional honing.
CMM Speeds Inspection, Data Collection
IMTS 2018: AIMS has engineered its Revolution-series HB shop floor coordinate measurement machine (CMM) for fast, accurate inspections and gathering intelligence.


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February 02, 2016
The mission will place a spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter to perform closer flybys of Europa. NASA has selected nine instruments for this mission, including cameras and spectrometers, an ice-penetrating radar, a thermal instrument, a magnetometer, and in-situ mass spectrometers. LASP will provide the Surface Dust Analyzer (SUDA), an instrument to investigate the chemical makeup of Europa's surface, which may hold the fundamental clues for understanding its potential to develop and sustain life, because materials embedded in the ice matrix on Europa's surface carry a treasure trove of information about the moon's interior.
The Surface Dust Mass Analyzer (SUDA), which has been under development for about 10 years, will be used to measure the composition of solid particles released from Europa's surface due to meteoroid bombardment. The instrument also will be able to measure the properties of small, solid particles believed to be spewing from the hidden ocean within the moon.
There is evidence from both NASA's Galileo mission to Jupiter and from Hubble Space Telescope images that plumes of water and ice particles are shooting out from Europa's surface, according to NASA officials.
NASA's fiscal year 2016 budget request includes $30 million to formulate a mission to Europa. The solar-powered spacecraft would be placed in a long, looping orbit around the gas giant Jupiter – the largest planet in the solar system – performing repeated flybys of Europa as close as 16 miles (25 kilometers) over a three-year period.
"There appears to be an exchange of material occurring between Europa's surface and its subsurface ocean," said Kempf. "We are building a very powerful instrument that will provide us with information about the moon's interior structure and the repository of material in the water under the ice crust."
In March, a CU-Boulder-led study involving Kempf used data from NASA's Cassini mission indicating microscopic grains of rock detected near Saturn may be due to hydrothermal activity taking place within its moon, Enceladus.
About the size of a lunchbox, the LASP instrument for Europa will weigh about 24 pounds, much of it for special high-tech shielding to protect it from the harsh radiation environment of Jupiter. LASP also has a dust instrument on NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto called the Student Dust Counter built entirely by students. Launched in 2006, New Horizons will make its closest flyby of the dwarf planet on July 14.
Other U.S partners on the SUDA project include Arizona State University and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. In addition, there are several European partners including the University of Stuttgart in Germany, the University of Oulu in Finland and the National Center for Scientific Research in France.
The Daily Galaxy via University of Colorado


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Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will visit Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar from 19 to 21 November 2017 to attend the 13th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Delegations from 51 Asian and European countries, as well as the ASEAN Secretariat and the European Union, convene every two years for the ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Under the theme Strengthening Partnership for Peace and Sustainable Development, the Ministers will discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Asia and Europe, and exchange views on regional and international issues.
Minister Balakrishnan is scheduled to speak at the plenary session on Synergising Peace and Sustainable Development on 20 November 2017. Minister Balakrishnan will also have bilateral meetings with his Asian and European counterparts on the sidelines of the 13th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting, as well as meetings with key personalities in Myanmar.
Minister Balakrishnan will be accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The Good Fork
2432 Bloor St W
Toronto, M6S 1P9
Located in Bloor West Village, The Good Fork certainly is good... at serving elevated comfort food. It specializes in brunch, so stop by for some red velvet pancakes or the croissant bread pudding French toast. If you're looking for savory, Bennies are a good bet, like the Deep Green with fried green tomatoes and watercress.


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Jamie Brings Pure Intentions To Clearwater
By Jay Cridlin
For Jamie Cullum, there is no magic formula for picking a great cover song.
"It's more when I'm sitting at the piano and playing random chords, and literally, the song ends up under my fingers unannounced," said the jazz and pop singer. "That's how Don't Stop the Music turned up."
To illustrate his point, he moves to a piano and plays the opening notes of Rihanna's R&B hit, then starts to croon: It's getting late . . . Making my way to my favorite place . . .
"It's like an earworm," he said. "That's the way it comes about. Then it starts to feel right to me."
When it comes to his music, Cullum likes to keep things unpredictable. The Grammy- and Golden Globe-nominated artist is known for unexpected collaborations (Pharrell Williams, Clint Eastwood) and covers (Kanye West's Gold Digger, the White Stripes' Seven Nation Army). His most recent release, The Pursuit, is certainly the only pop album of the past year to include songs by both Rihanna and Stephen Sondheim (Not While I'm Around, from the musical Sweeney Todd).
His live shows are notoriously wild as well — the hyperanimated Cullum, 30, works without a set list, leaps atop his piano and races across the stage from instrument to instrument. He has been known to whack his piano so hard the keys end up streaked with blood.
On Monday, Cullum will kick off a U.S. tour in Miami. Last week, we caught up with Britain's bestselling jazz artist by phone from his home in London, where he was packing for the trip to the States.
Are you prepared for the heat of Florida in July?
You know, it's kind of in my blood. My mum's side of the family are all from India, so I'm pretty okay with hot weather.
You've talked about preparing for tours like you're preparing for a marathon. Is that the case here?
Yeah, it is. It's a year-round marathon, you know? Especially this year, I'm touring for most of the year, and the problem is when you're touring, if your health falters mid-tour, it takes you loads longer to get back on track. So instead of having a cold for two or three days, you'll have it for the whole month, because your sleeping patterns are (expletive), and you're never quite eating properly. It comes with the territory, so you need to make sure you start off with the best intentions. Either that, or you just stay drunk the entire time.
I think the first song of yours I heard was your cover of Radiohead's High and Dry. What was your mind-set, doing a cover of Radiohead when you didn't have a name for yourself yet?
Nothing. I just don't think like that. When I started out playing music, I was not the kid in front of a mirror with a hairbrush, dreaming about being on stage. I played music because I loved it, and it was a good way to meet girls. It's a very pure intention. When I was playing Radiohead, I wasn't thinking, "Oh my god, what are people going to think?" I was thinking, "Oh, this sounds great, I love playing this." That purity of intention changes as you go through the industry and get older and wiser and stupider in equal measure. All I try to do these days is try to not worry about whether people think it's cool or not; just think about whether it feels good and whether it's truthful.
How do you avoid coming across as a novelty?
It's all about ownership of the song. The one rule I always have is, if a tune doesn't feel like I've written it by the time I've finished messing with it, I've probably not done it justice. All the songs I've covered, I claim ownership of in my own brain. Whether the audience feels like that, I'm not sure. But they certainly feel like my songs. I write the lyrics in my lyric book. I change the chords. I make sure that I own it.


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Rob Thomas has just made a giant impact on the lives of homeless animals in Puerto Rico.
The 40-year-old Matchbox Twenty frontman and his wife, Marisol, have announced a $350,000 gift to the charity Pets Alive to help fund a Puerto Rico branch of the organization.
"As board members of Pets Alive, we are sure that Pets Alive Puerto Rico (PAPR) will be an extension of the same sensibilities that Pets Alive Middletown and Pets Alive Westchester (PAWS) have shown since the very beginning. Focusing on care, rehabilitation, education and, above all, the commitment to the 'no kill' agenda. It's an organization that we are proud to be a part of and to support," Marisol and Rob Thomas said in a release.
The new no-kill shelter, the first of its kind for the U.S. territory, will reside on 6 lush acres high upon a mountaintop. The goal will be to make an impact assisting some of the tens of thousands of abandoned and abused animals wandering the streets and beaches of Puerto Rico.
"Too long the choice for animal loving Puerto Ricans has been to pay money they don't have to keep their pets, or abandon them somewhere because they can not afford to get them help. We will end that practice and we will extend our hand to all the people and animals — and offer them help."
The group says they have already saved more than 100 animals at the Puerto Rico sanctuary. To join Rob and Marisol in making a donation, jump here.


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Cruise Ship Mate
Cost: Free
Seller: Cruiseline.com LLC
Devices: iOS and Android
Rating: E for Everyone
Two and a half stars
Pros: Simple. Informative. Free.
Cons: Needs Internet for some data. Will have you pining for a cruise.
First impressions
Cruising is all the rage these days, and not just for people in their dotage. It has become a multi-billion dollar industry with mass appeal, giving passengers a chance to visit different countries while eating their way through menus morning, noon and night.
They only unpack once, and for many, it is a cheaper vacation than the traditional flights-hotels-meals trip.
I love cruising. I was first introduced to it in 2000, and then revisited the idea about seven years ago. Since then, I have taken a cruise at least once a year … and I'm not even a pensioner yet!
If you're new to the idea and just want to dip your toe in the water (so to speak) then the Cruise Ship Mate app could help you wade in.
Rather than visiting one cruise line's website after the next (which can be a dizzying affair) you can get a good deal of information through this one app. It covers all the major cruise lines, gives you ship-by-ship deck plans, and even shows you where ships are positioned around the world at any given time.
Seeing Celebrity Silhouette pulling into port in Sydney, Australia, or Quantum of the Seas making its way toward China could be all you need to take the leap and book your cruise.
How it works
It's not a terribly sophisticated-looking app, but that was what actually makes it easy to navigate (the nautical references just keep coming).
When you first open it, you'll see six large options before you: My Cruises; Cruise Ships; Ship Location; Deck Cams; User Gallery; and Direct Msgs.
Start off with tapping Cruise Ships. This will reveal a list of all the cruise companies and how many ships they have.
For example, Disney has four ships, and you can go to the next screen which gives you the name of each individual ship, deck plans, information on upcoming cruises, ship stats and top tips. All of this data is useful. For example, the ship stats show you the passenger capacity of each vessel. Want to be on a big ship with lots of people, decks and activities? One of the Oasis class behemoths from Royal Caribbean will probably suit you.
On the other hand, if you're looking for a smaller ship with more personalized service, perhaps Crystal Cruises will be more your speed.
The top tips link is very insightful, as the hints and advice are all written by passengers who have been on these cruises. They recommend everything from drink packages to the best seats to reserve in restaurants, and what to bring along for themed nights. They'll also tell you what's worth your money and time, and what is not. Such firsthand information can be invaluable.
The User Gallery is also passenger-driven. See a photo you like? Tap it to get more details on where it was taken.
Anyone who has cruised before knows that the in-stateroom television has a channel showing what the ship's deck cam sees. Choose Deck Cams to get the view from the bow of any listed ship around the world in real time.
Ship Location is one of the most interesting options in the main menu. You can see where any ship is at any given time. Again, this alone may have you hankering for some sea legs.
When I tried it
I immediately went to the Ship Location section to see where ships upon which I had previously traveled were presently sailing. I sighed as I saw Celebrity Silhouette in
Southampton and Allure of the Seas in Puerto Rico. Thankfully I had already booked a trip on Serenade of the Seas for later this year, so emotions were not running too high.
As I've not been on Serenade before, it was really useful to do a bit of research on the ship. I got some top tips, including one that recommended I do the "Mystery Dinner," whatever that is.
I also snuck a peek at the Deck Cams. There was a ship making its way toward an Alaskan glacier. It took me back to my cruise there.
Note to self: book another trip to Alaska.
Final thoughts
As I mentioned earlier, this is not a dazzlingly designed app, but it's free and it's useful. Take it from someone who cruises on a regular basis: the more informed you are, the better you'll be at choosing the cruise that was right for you.
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There's nothing more stressful than moving, whether you're relocating across town or moving across the country. In addition to the stress of learning a new area, calling cable and internet companies to transfer services, and making sure you're squared away with your real estate agent, most people wind up taking time off work to tackle chores they'd rather put off. Instead of stressing about your relocation, try these 3 tips for an easier move.
3 Smart Moving Tips
- Pack with a plan. Everyone's been there: you got into a packing frenzy two weekends ago, and now you're stuck digging through boxes for the colander so you can make pasta. Next time, plan your packing spree before you begin. Start in places like the attic or the garage, creating a junk pile for that aren't worth the hassle of moving. Then pack up garden tools and outdoor equipment. Finally, tackle your indoor spaces, leaving items like kitchen equipment and cleaning supplies for last. Trust us, you'll need them.
- Don't pack the closet. After all, why create hours of extra work for yourself? Instead of unhanging, packing, and later re-hanging a closet full of clothes, ask your movers to bring a garment rack for their truck. Moving yourself? Grab a few spare laundry baskets and fold in your clothes, hangers and all. When you get to your new place, all you have to do is pick up a stack and hang them in your new closet. Voila! Hours of work saved and an instant homey feel.
- Switch utilities ASAP. As soon as you establish your moving date, schedule the switch for utilities like water and electricity. Make an appointment with a cable provider to install wifi at the new place, especially if you're working from home during the transition. Cable companies often schedule appointments weeks in advance, and the last thing you need is the stress of working in a coffee shop environment in the interim.
Have stuff you're not hauling to a new home? Call Mr. Junk to remove unwanted junk before your move.


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crystal (as long as i can see the light)
– Love her! i love the way she sings. She's more okay when there's no harmonica, there's more emphasis on her powerful voice 🙂 – 9/10
haeley (the climb)
– the arrangement of the song is confusing, and her high notes are annoying – 6/10
lacey (kiss me)
– I like her voice but it's still a boring perf. – 7/10
katie (put your records on)
– I actually liked what she did with the song, putting some style on it. I enjoyed it. – 8/10
didi (lean on me)
– Not the best song choice for her. It sounded soooo weird. – 8/10
michelle (with arms wide open)
– I thought it will be an awesome version, but it's not. There's nothing special on her performance – 7/10
lilly (a change is gonna come)
– Her voice is really unique but I'm not diggin her style. It still sounds so weird, at least for me.7/10
katelyn (the scientist)
– I Love her version!! Just like what Simon said, it's pretty close with NB's version. – 9/10
paige (walk away)
– I enjoyed her performance. Her voice is controlled. I like her! – 9/10
siobhan (think)
– Her big voice is amazing. She wow-ed me with that performance. amazing. – 10/10
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text: Have you ever wanted to attach something really heavy to a wall, floor or ceiling? And I mean stupidly heavy… like giant TVs on cantilever arms, network cabinets or huge, ridiculously heavy radiators? Welcome to the world of the Wall Bolt! Today we're taking a look at how to use wall bolts / expanding anchors. Continue reading "Heavy Stuff on Walls – How to use Wall Bolts?"


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I was going to be a concert pianist, and when I was in high school, my parents were scared to death that I would focus too much on that too soon. And that I'd end up in some sort of dead end, and not fulfilling whatever potential they thought I had.
– David Hyde Pierce


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It's Tuesday! That means it is time to make a little bit of room on the bookshelves, load up your ereader, or make your way to your local library. In other words - It is time to get your hands on a new book!
Here are just a few books that have just been released that you may want to grab soon:
Lost Boy by Christina Henry
Find it at:
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From the national bestselling author of Alice comes a familiar story with a dark hook—a tale about Peter Pan and the friend who became his nemesis, a nemesis who may not be the blackhearted villain Peter says he is…
There is one version of my story that everyone knows. And then there is the truth. This is how it happened. How I went from being Peter Pan's first—and favorite—lost boy to his greatest enemy.
Peter brought me to his island because there were no rules and no grownups to make us mind. He brought boys from the Other Place to join in the fun, but Peter's idea of fun is sharper than a pirate's sword. Because it's never been all fun and games on the island. Our neighbors are pirates and monsters. Our toys are knife and stick and rock—the kinds of playthings that bite.
Peter promised we would all be young and happy forever.
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First in a fresh contemporary romance series from award-winning debut author Debbie Burns.
Every heart has a forever home.
Megan Anderson loves the animals at her no-kill shelter. She'll do anything for them—even go toe-to-toe with a handsome man who's in way over his head. She'll help him sort out his troubles, but getting too close to an adorable puppy's human counterpart? Been there, done that, got burned.
When Craig Williams arrived at the local shelter for help, he didn't expect a fiery young woman to blaze into his life. But the more time they spend together, the more he realizes it's not just animals Megan is adept at saving—she could be the one to rescue his heart.
Soon, Craig and Megan find that the magic of unconditional love can do anything…even lead to their forever home.
Lord of Lies by Amy Sandas
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"You do strange things to me, Dell Turner. Tell me I am not alone in what I feel."
His voice was low and rough. His eyes burned. "You are not alone," he said.
Portia Chadwick longs for a life of adventure. When a dangerous moneylender kidnaps her sister, she dares to seek help from a man known only as Nightshade. Soon she finds herself charging headfirst into his world of intrigue and danger—and unexpected passion.
Dell Turner grew up in London's back alleys and gin lanes. Vowing to escape his low beginnings, he hires himself out to society's elite. When he accepts a job from a beautiful debutante, he doesn't anticipate her relentless determination to join his mad occupation…or her unnerving ability to inspire emotions he thought long buried. She's as dangerous to him as his world is to her, and yet Dell can't bring himself to turn Portia away—even if it means risking her life.
Scandalous Ever After by Theresa Romain
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"Romain pens an unconventional, highly appealing love story, topped off with intrigue. This fast-paced read is sure to satisfy." ―RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for A Gentleman's Game
Does love really heal all wounds?
After being widowed by a steeplechase accident in Ireland, Lady Kate Whelan abandons the turf. But once her mourning is complete, her late husband's debts drive her to seek help in Newmarket amidst the whirl of a race meet. There she encounters antiquities expert Evan Rhys, her late husband's roguish friend―whom she hasn't seen since the day of his lordship's mysterious death.
Now that fate has reunited them, Evan seizes the chance to win over the woman he's always loved. But once back within the old stone walls of Whelan House, long-held secrets come to light that shake up everything Kate thought she knew about her marriage. Now she wonders who she can trust with her heart―and Evan must decide between love and a truth that will separate him from all his heart desires.
More Great Books Being Released Today
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When the day comes for your teen to get behind the wheel of a car and hit the road on his own, it can be a day of both pride and apprehension. As parents, it is our job to prepare our children for the responsibilities of the road and to put them in the best position possible to travel safely. Vehicle choice is an important factor impacting teen driver safety, and unlike so many other factors, it is an element that parents can help to impact. To help ensure your teen is in the best position to stay safe behind the wheel, consider these features when helping your teen to select the right vehicle:
- Do your research. Before putting your teen behind the wheel of any vehicle, review its safety ratings to ensure it has proven safety reliability. You can find reviews at the U.S. Department of Transportation or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
- Select a newer vehicle. Though more expensive than older, used vehicles, newer vehicles are typically in optimal working order and typically offer the newest and most advanced safety features to help keep your teen safe from accidents and injuries.
- Choose a vehicle with high quality safety features. Select a vehicle for your teen that possesses optimal safety features such as fully functional seat belts, front, rear, and side curtain airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock breaks, and ideally a rear back-up camera. Avoid vehicles where vision may be impaired, such as vehicles with tinted windows or modified pick-up trucks or Jeeps with obstructed rear views.
- Choose a vehicle with proper crash protection. Aside from properly functioning airbags, choose a vehicle that offers optimal crash protection. Mid-size vehicles offer more protection than smaller vehicles in the case of a collision.
- Choose a stable vehicle. Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and other taller vehicles are more likely to roll over due to their height. Instead, choose a sedan with a lower center of gravity that is more stable and less likely to tip or roll. Heavier vehicles are also safer than smaller, lighter options.
- Consider fuel economy. Choose a vehicle that gets at least 20 miles per gallon in city and highway driving to minimize the possibility of running dangerously low on fuel due to poor miles per gallon ratings.
- Avoid vehicles with high horsepower. Sports cars and other high-performance vehicles may encourage reckless driving by tempting drivers to speed in order to appreciate their full functionality. Select a vehicle with a more responsible and functional appearance and performance level for better safety.
A newer vehicle with fully functional safety features can help protect your teen driver during his initial years on the road. For questions regarding your insurance coverage and what steps you may need to take in order to insure your teen driver, contact your independent insurance agent.


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Joshua Reyes remembers the moment as if it happened yesterday, not years ago.
"When I opened my eyes, I promise, it looked like there was a fog that entered the room, like a thickness in the atmosphere," Reyes, now a pastor, says. "And I actually could see a black figure trying to come into the room twice, and it couldn't come into the room because the white fog was so thick. And I just remember thinking, 'This is the Holy Spirit. This is real. This is insane. God is real, and He's going to give me another chance.'"
Reyes had the encounter in the hospital. Hours before, he'd overdosed on some sort of pill and doctors could basically do nothing but keep him hydrated. With the drugs coursing through his system, he should have died.
Hours before the encounter, Reyes' identity was in homosexuality. He was a go-go dancer at a local club, constantly searching for that next high. That night, his best friend had just been diagnosed with HIV, and Reyes knew he would be next.
It was the moment that changed his life.
"I called my parents and I told them, 'Hey, I've had a wake-up call and I'm coming back home,'" Reyes says. When his parents arrived at the hospital, he told them, "I was so blind. I was so blind, but that's OK, because I see now."
Reyes now leads SoulFire Revival Center.
Listen to the podcast to hear how God completely wrecked Reyes' life and set him free from the chains of sin.
You can read more about Reyes' testimony here.
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Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Today's card is for a friend who love's her fur baby...
The image is a digi from Squigglefly.com...coloured with Promakers...Embossing done from a a Sizzix folder called Sugar.....and the papers are from Papermania Lucy Cromwell...
Thank you your comments Jools
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Stickers Cover Mass Schedule
Chris Caldwell stands outside Spartan Memorial Chapel today, next to where the
stickers covered the schedule of masses presided over by Victoria Rue.
Stickers that said Victoria Rue is not a Catholic priest were placed over a mass schedule outside the Spartan Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, according to Chris Caldwell, a junior majoring in Linguistics.
Victoria Rue was featured last semester in The Spartan Daily; some controversy has surrounded her since she said she is a Roman Catholic priest - a title the Catholic Church has rejected.
Andrew Venegas
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Chris Caldwell
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I'm still processing (pun not intended but welcome) some thoughts and reflections after coming back from Lviv, Ukraine. One of the things that came up (briefly) was gear and I want to do a slightly different take on things. Basically I saw a Fuji X70 for the first time and instead of comparing different street cameras, I want to highlight some of my favourite features from street cameras (some of which are contradictory).
Fuji X100t Optical and digital viewfinder
I really love this viewfinder. It's partially the fact that you can switch between a battery saving, more wide view optical viewfinder, and a digital "what you see is what you get" (terms and conditions apply) digital view. It's really handy and the position is great for me (I shoot with my left eye in the viewfinder and it's really comfortable for me. I'm fairly sure it would be more comfortable if I shot with my right eye but for some reason I shoot with my left eye).
Fuji Classic Chrome simulation
I love these creamy colours. Not too bright but with such depth. The only issue is when the whites get overblown and then things seem a bit ugly to me.
Ricoh GR snap focus
This little feature is so handy for instant snap reactions. Set it to f8, get hyperfocal set up and you know most things will be in focus from X meters onwards. You can also use it for flash to have it set up perfectly for a certain distance. When you combine it with the autofocus, you can mix and match for whatever situation.
Ricoh GR one hand operation
It's so nice to be able to adjust almost everything one handed. You can be carrying something in one hand and have the other exclusively for your camera.
Fuji dial controls
The dials are so handy for getting your settings set up quickly. The aperture ring works so well for adjusting the exposure on the go, especially if you are shooting fully manually. It has a really satisfying click and it's pretty easy to distinguish between full and third stops.
the X70 tilt screen
The tilt screen is a feature I'd love on more cameras. It opens up some different angles and some discreet shooting options.
Olympus SP 35 focusing ring
The SP 35 has a focusing ring which has a little piece of plastic which you use to focus. It can be a bit slow when you first start using it but soon you work out where some key distances are. This means you can very quickly be in focus and ready to snap, quicker than an autofocus
What are your favourite features of different street cameras?
I'd love to know what some of your favourite features are from different street cameras. I suspect some of them are contradictory (for example, I'm not sure the x70's flip screen would work with the x100's viewfinder unless there was some heavy modification) but who cares. We can still dream.
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3216 Cornell Lane – Ellicott City, MD 3216 Cornell Lane, Ellicott City, MD
Property Detail
Type Single Family Home Status Sold Location Ellicott CItyHoward County Price $750,000 Area sq ft Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5
Property Description
3216 Cornell Lane
5 Bedrooms & 5 bathrooms
Gorgeous inside & out! HW floors, gourmet kit, sunroom, marble surround gas fireplace, main LVL office/bedroom & full BA, dual staircase, landscaped patio with fireplace-waterfall, deck, level lot. 2nd floor laundry, 5 BRs, dual-entry BA & hall BA, owner suite w/2 walk-in closets, HW stairs & hall. Fin LL – wet-bar, full BA, gym, workshop, 9" ceilings, 2-zone HVAC.


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Dear reader
The EIS scheme is a very significant inducement for investors in start-up and early stage companies in the UK's creative industries. So, I thought I'd take the opportunity to depart from my usual posts on digital media law and, thanks to my friend Bob Wexler, an expert lawyer in this field, provide all my cash rich investors (!) with a handy summary of the rules governing EIS investments.
Bob's in transition from Leeds to London but can be contacted on : 07896 713 982. So here are the rules:
The EIS is generally intended to encourage investment in the ordinary shares of unquoted trading companies but there is an exception for UK listed AIM and PLUS companies. The UK government is encouraging UK taxpayers to invest in EIS companies in order to help stimulate the UK economy. It has recently substantially improved the UK EIS tax benefits for this tax year and next year (which should continue in subsequent years) in an effort to ameliorate the recent tax increase for income from 40 to 50%( for income in excess of £150,000 ) , and capital gains rate increases from 18 to 28%.
The EIS rules are technical and need to be complied with. When a "qualified" individual subscribes for eligible shares in a qualifying company, the amount subscribed is a tax reduction, i.e., tax credit, saving income tax at 30% (was 20% last year). The shares must be newly issued, fully paid up ordinary shares which carry no preferential rights to dividends, assets, or redemption in the three years from the date of issue. The maximum total investment per investee that can qualify for income tax relief in the current tax year is £500,000, or £150,000 of tax credits. The total amount that a company can receive in EIS funds this year is £2,000,000. Tax relief is given in the year the investment is made, or can be carried back to the prior year. Relief must be claimed within 12 months of HMRC authorising the company to issue a certificate to the investor that the share issue qualifies for relief.
If an individual disposes of shares within three years of their issue, the tax reduction obtained may be wholly or partly withdrawn. Alternatively, if shares are disposed of after three years from issue, the tax reduction is not withdrawn. If there is a capital gain, it is exempt, and any loss for capital gains purposes is restricted by reducing the issue price, i.e., the cost, by the tax relief not withdrawn (but not so as to create a gain).
A qualifying individual investor is a UK resident taxpayer not connected with the company at any time from two years before the issue to three years after the issue. An individual is connected with the company if:
1 he holds (with other associates) more than 30% of the ordinary shares;
2 on a winding up of the company he is entitled to more than 30% of the assets;
3 he is an employee or a non-qualifying director of the company or of a subsidiary; or
4 a partner of the company or of a subsidiary.
A qualifying director who is also an employee is not treated as connected. A qualifying director generally is one who only receives reasonable remuneration from the company.
A qualifying company is one that:
1 carries on one or more qualifying trades;
2 it does not control any other company except for qualifying 90% subsidiaries and it is not under the control of another company;
3 the assets of the company must not exceed £7 million immediately before and £8 million immediately after the issue;
4 the company must have fewer than 50 full-time employees; and
5 the company must have raised less than £2 million from EIS type funds in the previous 12 months.
A qualifying trade is one carried on commercially with a view to a profit, and excludes, generally, financial activities, legal and accountancy services, property development, hotel management or operation, operating or managing residential care homes or nursing homes, farming, dealing in stocks and securities, and dealing in goods other than in an ordinary trade of wholesale or retail distribution. Solar energy deals with feed in tariffs only qualify for the current tax year. Poland does not have feed in tariffs (it has green certificates) so solar energy deals can be done this year and in future years. Poland also has grant money and low interest loans which can be used in solar deals.
A recent significant change to the EIS is the European Union requirement that a qualifying EIS company need only have a "permanent establishment" in the UK, rather than requiring it to have wholly or a substantial part of its business carried on in the UK. The term "permanent establishment" generally includes a place of management, a branch, an office, a factory, a workshop, and a place of extraction of natural resources. Consequently, there is now an opportunity to use the UK EIS for non UK operating companies, e.g., companies only with UK permanent establishments that are primarily doing business in non UK countries, such as the United States. UK individual investors would get EIS tax benefits by investing in such companies which can also be publicly traded AIM or PLUS companies.
The EIS is considered by the UK government to be a legal tax avoidance scheme. EIS investors/companies can get HMRC preapproval that the EIS regime applies.
The EIS rules will be further liberalised starting on 1 April, 2012, as follows:
1) 250 employees, up from 50;
2) no more than £15,000,000 gross assets before investment (was £7,000,000), £16,000,000 after the investment;
3) £10,000,000 maximum EIS investment (was £2,000,000); and
4) £1,000,000 individual annual limit (was £500,000).
As you can see, EIS is complex and shouldn't be tried at home - get expert advice!
Have a great week
Laurie Kaye


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The MotoAmerica Championship represents the top level of motorcycle road racing in North America. It serves as our national championship, similar to those run in other countries such as Spain, England, Japan, France, Australia, etc. There are only two steps above a national championship, those being the Superbike World Championship and the MotoGP World Championship.
MotoAmerica and its teams and riders have been a fixture at Utah Motorsports Campus since the track was opened as Miller Motorsports Park in 2006. Many of the world's top riders and teams have competed here over the years, including such internationally-renowned riders as Mat Mladin, Ben Spies, Josh Hayes, Cameron Beaubier, Toni Elias and many more.
This year's appearance for MotoAmerica in Utah will take place over the weekend of July 20-22. It will be the sixth round of the 10-round championship, so the title battles should be in full swing. The MotoAmerica Championship of Utah will feature five classes: the headlining Motul Superbike Championship for modified 1000cc bikes; the Supersport Championship for modified 600cc bikes; the Liqui Moly Junior Cup for small-bore sport bikes (replaces the KTM RC Cup series); the Twins Cup (new series for modified twin-cylinder bikes); and the Stock 1000 Championship (for stock 1000cc bikes).
The tentative schedule for the MotoAmerica Championship of Utah includes practice and qualifying on Friday, with free admission for all spectators, with more qualifying and a couple of races on Saturday and the remainder of the races on Sunday.
If you've never experienced a top-level Superbike race, you owe it to yourself to see, hear and feel these amazing machines for yourself. The fastest bikes will approach 190-200 mph at the end of the 0.75-mile front straight heading into Turn 1 on our 3.048-mile Outer Course, leaning over so far to grab that last millimeter of traction that they will literally drag their elbow and knee on the pavement. Multiply that image by 25-30 bikes, and you begin to realize the level of excitement that is MotoAmerica Superbikes.
The MotoAmerica Championship of Utah is a family-friendly event, with plenty to do for everyone. There will be autograph sessions with the riders, a variety of yummy food options, lots of displays and vendors and the UMC Kart Center will be open for kart rentals throughout the weekend.
Tickets for the MotoAmerica Championship of Utah are currently on sale, starting at $39/day and $69/weekend for adults. Kids 12 and under will be admitted free of charge. There are also numerous RV, camping and VIP options available.
One very special VIP option is the Full Throttle Experience, which includes the following for only $119:
This sort of behind-the-scenes access is normally unavailable at any price, so this is an outstanding opportunity and value!
For more information on the event and to purchase tickets, please click here.
We'll see you at the races!
If you're going to be successful in business, you have to continually evaluate and improve. You can't expect to beat the competition if you're standing still.
Accordingly, corporate training is an ever-growing industry. It's critically important for businesses to keep their employees sharp and motivated.
If your company is based in or near Utah, Utah Motorsports Campus (UMC) offers an ideal venue for Utah corporate training events. Our state-of-the-art, 511-acre facility is conveniently located just 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, nestled in the picturesque Tooele Valley and framed by the Oquirrh and Stansbury mountain ranges.
Everything You Need
Not only do we offer our own motorsports-based team-building program, we also can provide a variety of meeting spaces to accommodate groups of all sizes. From classrooms and hospitality suites to our Legends Hall banquet facility, we can provide the perfect backdrop to meet your requirements and help you accomplish your goals for a successful Utah corporate training event. Full audio-visual support is available, as is WiFi and catering. No matter the size of the crowd or the content of the training, we've been there and done that. Let us combine our remarkable facility with our event-planning expertise to create the perfect Utah corporate training event for your group.
UMC Pit Stop Challenge
We have been offering our own corporate team-building program, the UMC Pit Stop Challenge, for the past seven years. This involves your group being broken into teams, who are charged with performing a simulated pit stop on an actual NASCAR stock car. Participants must assign tasks to team members including operating the jack, operating the air-gun wrench and taking off the old wheel/replacing it with a new wheel. Once a team performs the initial pit stop, they review their performance and make adjustments to personnel assignments or task performance, and repeat the exercise. The improvements in the second attempt are obvious and enlightening, and it provides a great, action-packed, exciting way to encourage team-building.
If you want to create your own Utah corporate training event, either on your own or with a consulting company, UMC can tailor an event for groups ranging in size from 10 to 10,000, with exciting interactive experiences, catering to meet any price point, a variety of meeting or hospitality spaces and unique custom touches that are only limited by your imagination.
We hear from a lot of people who dread corporate training events. Learning does not have to be boring! Let us create a Utah corporate training event for you that will leave your employees with happy memories and sharper skills! And they will most definitely not be bored!
For more information, visit our website (http://utahmotorsportscampus.com/utah-events/indoor-outdoor-corporate-and-group-events-venue.html), or you can submit a Request for Proposal to our event-planning staff.
Obstacle races have been a part of competitive sports since the 1800s, with some forms of the sport dating back to the earliest Olympic Games. And UMC is "the" place to hold an Obstacle Race in Utah.
These sorts of events have become very popular in recent years, not only in North America but internationally. The recent trend of obstacle races seems to have originated with the Tough Guy competition in 1987. That started a trend that has grown incredibly since then. Approximately one million people registered to participate in obstacle races in the United States in 2011, and that number increased to 4.5 million in 2015, 5.6 million in 2016 and over 6 million in 2017.
These types of events are very popular in Utah, where outdoor activity, fitness, and adventure play a large part in the lifestyles of the state's residents. Utah Obstacle Races routinely draw large entries and provide a wonderful competitive challenge for those looking to test their mettle and expand their boundaries. Another benefit of Obstacle Races is the opportunity for groups of friends or co-workers to compete as teams to improve their camaraderie and communication.
Utah Obstacle Races at UMC
Utah Motorsports Campus is a perfect venue to host a Utah Obstacle Race. In recent years, we have hosted the Mud Run, the BattleFrog Endurance Race Series, the BlackLight Run and the Terrain Race, all of which were very well received and attended, with thousands of enthusiastic athletes descending on UMC to see how they stack up against the competition.
Our 511-acre campus provides a large variety of surfaces and terrain types that lend themselves to such competitions, including our paved racetrack and large parking lots, large expanses of dirt (that can be flooded for mud terrain), and a rock-crawling course. Our expert Event Planning staff has significant experience in organizing Utah Obstacle Races and would be happy to discuss organizing such an event with you.
For more information, visit this link to learn more about our outdoor events venue, or you can submit a Request for Proposal to our event-planning staff.
For a Utah corporate event, companies have more options than in some other places. Traditionally, golf outings have been the most popular venue for corporate events. But, let's face it: golf is boring, right?
We know businesses have been doing corporate outings for clients and employees since the first company was started. The formula is pretty simple: a group activity that engages all participants and encourages teamwork, camaraderie, and fellowship, with appropriate meeting spaces and great food and beverages.
Utah Motorsports Campus can tailor a Utah corporate event for groups ranging in size from 10 to 10,000, with exciting interactive experiences, catering to meet any price point, a variety of meeting or hospitality spaces and unique custom touches that are only limited by your imagination.
Our state-of-the-art, 511-acre facility is conveniently located just 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, nestled in the picturesque Tooele Valley and framed by the Oquirrh and Stansbury mountain ranges. If you are hosting a meeting, conference, banquet or any kind of Utah corporate event, or if you want to treat your group to an exciting motorsports experience as either spectators or participants, our team of expert event planners can put together a package that will send your guests home with a smile on their face and memories they will cherish. And they will most definitely not be bored!
Group Karting can be the cornerstone of a Utah corporate event your group will talk about for years to come. All group and corporate events use our go-karts with speeds up to 50 mph. It's great for team-building, birthday and bachelor parties, family outings, building business relationships or rewarding employees. We have multiple group options to choose from to fit your specific needs. You never really know your friends or colleagues until you trade a little paint with them on the kart track!
The UMC Kart Center has a fleet of Polaris Ace 570 ATVs that are available for group off-road experiences, which makes for a unique Utah corporate event. Your group will drive these thrilling machines on UMC's Off Road Short Course, the same one used by the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series.
Group Simulation Races
One of the newest additions at UMC, and a perfect activity for a Utah corporate event is our bank of four state-of-the-art racing simulators at the UMC Kart Center. These are Sim Experience machines running full-motion iRacing software, with three 50-inch screens per unit. They are the most advanced public-access racing simulators in North America, and exactly the same units as those used by professional racing drivers for training. Let us pit your guests against each other for a thrilling virtual racing experience.
Meetings and Banquets
Utah Motorsports Campus has a variety of meeting spaces to accommodate groups of all sizes. From classrooms and hospitality suites to our Legends Hall banquet facility, we can provide the perfect backdrop to meet your requirements and help you accomplish your goals for a successful and memorable Utah corporate event. Full audio-visual support is available, as is WiFi and catering. Whether you're hosting a meeting, a sales rally, a conference, a product launch or even a wedding, we've been there and done that. Let us combine our remarkable facility with our event-planning expertise to create the perfect meeting for your group.
At Utah Motorsports Campus, we know that first-class food service is the cornerstone of a successful Utah corporate event. Whether you are hosting a few or a few thousand, our professional food service team can prepare offerings as casual as hamburgers and hotdogs or as elegant as carved beef tenderloin served pre-plated with linens and china. Beer and full alcohol service are also available. Drive your next gathering into victory lane with Utah Motorsports Campus!
Group Ticket Options
Treat your employees or clients to the ultimate in race weekend luxury, with tickets to some of the most exciting motorsports events in the Western United States. From high-flying, gravity-defying off-road racing to 200-mph road-racing sports cars and motorcycles, we can help you provide a Utah corporate event that your guests will never forget.
Hospitality Suite and Chalet Rentals
Treat your group to the best seats in the house at one or more of our major events. Closed-circuit TV, catering and other options available to customize your Utah corporate event.
For more information, you can submit a Request for Proposal to our event-planning staff.
Anyone can create a corporate event, but the best combine an exciting venue, fun activities, good food and memories to last a lifetime. The perfect corporate event is easy to create when you have all the proper ingredients. At Utah Motorsports Campus, we create them all the time. Let us work our magic for you!


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What are Pressure Ulcers?
Commonly referred to as bedsores, pressure ulcers or pressure sores are areas of injured skin that result from staying in one position for a long period of time. Being bedridden or confined to a wheelchair puts a person at a high risk of developing such sores. The most commonly affected sites are the buttocks, hips, lower back, shoulder blade and spine areas, and backs of arms and legs. A pressure ulcer typically starts out as tender, reddish skin and may turn into a shallow wound that appears like a blister. At the next stage, it becomes a deep wound with yellowish dead tissue and some exposed fat. The most severe pressure ulcers are large wounds with dark dead tissue and exposed muscle or bone. Early detection and treatment are crucial as ulcers tend to develop rapidly and cause infections that could eventually lead to organ failure.
Mild sores may heal on their own when pressure on the affected area is reduced. This can be accomplished by simply repositioning the body every hour. If the sores are painful or infected, medications such as pain relievers and antibiotics may be prescribed. Cleaning the wound and changing dressings regularly also help the healing process. Severe pressure ulcers, on the other hand, may require surgery, which involves removal of any damaged, infected, or dead tissue and closing the wound. Wound closure can be achieved either by stitching the skin edges together or by using a flap of the patient's own tissue.
If you need to have pressure ulcer surgery, you will likely be on bedrest for a few weeks to allow the wound to heal completely. You and your family members will be given instructions on positioning and transfer techniques to help keep pressure off the wound. When your doctor thinks you are ready, she will give you special exercises to help you regain your range of motion. To prevent the recurrence of ulcers, you or your caregiver should be diligent about changing positions regularly, observing for early signs of new pressure sores, and replacing any worn-out mattresses or cushions.


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Posted July 2, 2018
Wilcox-Slidders merges with Tool Krib Supply
Wilcox-Slidders of West Caldwell, New Jersey, an 88 year old specialty distributor serving the manufacturing industry, has merged with Tool Krib Supply.
Company owners Fred and Bunny Jenkins, as well as their salesman, Mark Gerardi, have joined the team at Tool Krib Supply, also of West Caldwell.
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Spring 2014 Forecasts
Construction output will grow in every year to 2017, according to our latest Forecasts. Following growth of 1.1% in 2013, the recovery is expected to strengthen in 2014, largely on account of growth in infrastructure and commercial adding to the momentum generated last year by private housing.
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The next stage of the project was to look into ways in which we could create a processional performance of the opera 'Woyzeck'. To do this we were asked to think back to all of the work we had done over the past couple of weeks. We had to look at creating things through architectural forms and carefully consider which elements of the story were vital to include.
My group chose to focus on imagery we could attach to the key words of; Death, Water, Murder, Infidelity and initial normality. We decided to create a procession involving 7 people and structures that they either held or that extended their bodies. The procession itself would have two starting positions and then meet in the middle. The colliding of the processions was decided in order to show Woyzeck's decent into madness.
To depict normality we had two people carrying a structure that showed a heart beat. This would also be shown through sound. The procession then became two people dancing with two christian crosses. This was used to show infidelity as we felt it was a strong statement to make. At another point a large knife truck is wheeled on, to show murder, which then cuts through the religious crosses to show the action of adultery. The next part of the procession is a huge over head flow of material that becomes the water Woyzeck drowns in at the end. Through this large water structure you are then able to see Woyzeck with a large extension of another cross, to show that he has now died.


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Game of Thrones Season 6 S06 Complete 1080p WEB DL x265 HEVC SUJ
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ENCODER'S NOTES: EP 5,9 and 10 are 5Ch and the rest of the episodes are in 2Ch....these episodes were encoded for my personal viewing and since there were many requests for got i have compiled my encodes and uploaded as a pack so the bitrates varies through various episodes but are encoded in very high settings and ofcourse not in 10bit as i still prefer 8bit for now.this is for my personal collection so the quality is good,i have no doubts. torrent name: Game of Thrones Season 6 S06 Complete 1080p WEB DL x265 HEVC SUJAIDR encoded by : SUJAIDR file info for ep 10 x approx 10 File size : 921 MiB Duration : 1h 7mn Overall bit rate : 1 894 Kbps VIDEO Format : HEVC Format/Info : High Efficiency Video Coding Codec ID : V_MPEGH/ISO/HEVC Duration : 1h 7mn Width : 1 912 pixels Height : 1 072 pixels Display aspect ratio : 16:9 Frame rate mode : Constant Frame rate : 23.976 fps AUDIO Format : AAC Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec Format profile : LC Codec ID : A_AAC Duration : 1h 7mn Channel count : 6 channels Channel positions : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE EXTRAS : no Language: English SUBTITLES: muxed eng SOURCE : Game of Thrones 1080p webdl NTb (Size: about 21GB) thanks MOVIE INFO While a civil war brews between several noble families in Westeros, the children of the former rulers of the land attempt to rise up to power. Meanwhile a forgotten race, bent on destruction, plans to return after thousands of years in the North. Creators: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0944947/ SCREENS: http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/91e5e6f942f9e8476281d83313b194c5.jpg http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h48m48s666.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h50m19s745.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h50m58s340.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h52m30s945.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h52m57s544.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h53m39s630.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h53m59s016.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h55m04s694.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h55m51s525.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h56m02s397.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h56m22s453.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h57m40s733.png http://extraimage.net/images/2016/06/29/vlcsnap-2016-06-29-11h58m12s512.png KINDLY SEED BACK
Very nice Sujaidr, alias scOrp....please when is Batman Vs Superman extended edition coming out? waiting eagerly for your copy! Good work
Seed guys, come on
I cannot cast this on Chromecast, and it will not play on mediaplayer. I can get VLC to work, but the audio cuts out after episode 4. Otherwise, the video seemed like it could be good. it also won't play directly on my smart tv. I suggest skipping and de-listing this set of videos.
Do anyone know where to get english subs for this?
A/V pls
While I appreciate finding all of S6 in one download unfortunately there are issues with some of the files. A few episodes refused to play, even on VLC player. I had to go find the individual eps elsewhere.
The audio works great, but the picture is terrible. Theres a lot of static and glitches as if it was recorded during a bad thunderstorm.
Thanks a lot pal !! very nice.
they can see who dl's this one. got an email from comcast
I am looking for the version with the commentaries or another place to obtain just the commentaries since I have the episodes.
Does anyone know of a good commentary site/torrent even just the mp3s? There is a "television audio commentary database" but it's only up to season 5. I guess I'll just be patient for a new torrent!
The 19 Lore animated shorts on the DVD are also awesome, with the actors narrating but all those can be watched on YouTube legally.
Does anyone know of a good commentary site/torrent even just the mp3s? There is a "television audio commentary database" but it's only up to season 5. I guess I'll just be patient for a new torrent!
The 19 Lore animated shorts on the DVD are also awesome, with the actors narrating but all those can be watched on YouTube legally.
These ALL play fine and is a decent smaller sized download. However why they are not all encoded identically is baffling.
Great video quality BUT the audio is 2-channel NOT 6 as mentioned in the description. And that's a bummer...


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Tuesday's Talk of the Nation on NPR focused on the long-term unemployed whose numbers have swelled during the Great Recession. The guests on the show were inspiring in their perseverance and guarded optimism. Some of the callers, though, were simply heart-breaking. There were tales of college grads and highly qualified professionals that are struggling to make rent and triaging their bills, graduate students that had to drop out and take secretarial positions. Such people are part of the growing number of "downwardly mobile" workers.
Listening while making my deliveries, I thought of my own situation. I have a job with a small, local business where I feel valued, even if I am not using my degree or pursuing my interests. That job supplements my main work s a private tutor. When I tutor I am helping make math accessible and success possible for those hoping a college degree can give them some small advantage.
The show helped me realize that my situation is not uncommon right now. In fact, I'm fortunate to have work that is fulfilling in some ways, even if it is not leading directly to my goals or the life I initially planned out.
And I still have hope. And ambition. So even though others might express disappointment in what I haven't yet achieved, I remain confident that I have not failed completely. I can measure my success in contemporary terms.
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NUTLEY, NJ (APRIL 3, 2014)--This Friday night in Parsippany, NJ at the Parsippany PAL, GH3 Promotions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions will put on a great night of boxing that will feature three of the top prospects in the GH3 Promotions stable.
Undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas (13-0, 8 KO's); Super Middleweight Jerry Odom (9-0, 9 KO's) & Super Featherweight Wanzell Ellison (10-0-1, 5 KO's) will all be in action with Douglas headlining in the 10-round main event while Odom and Ellison will see action in 6-round bouts.
The show will be streamed live on www.gfl.tv for just $9.99.
Douglas will take on former world title challenger Luca Messi.
Douglas of Burke, Virginia is coming off a 1st round stoppage over Jeremy Yelton on March 15th.
Douglas is not an awe of Messi, who sports a record of 37-9-1 with 13 knockouts.
"He has a lot of experience but his opposition was precise and he did not perform against the better opposition,"said Douglas.
"All i know that he is 5'7" and I know I have a height and reach advantage."
Douglas gained national recognition when he scored a 8-round unanimous decision over undefeated Marquis Davis on January 17 that shown throughout the country on ShoBox.
"Since the fight on ShoBox, I have been getting a lot of buzz and I feel after two or three more fights, I will be ready for the significant fights that will shape my future,"finished Douglas.
Odom of Bowie, Maryland will take on Dougas Otieno Okola (24-8, 12 KO's) of Nairobi, Kenya.
"My training went well," said Odom, who is coming off a 2nd round stoppage of William Gill on March 15.
Despite fighting less than 3 weeks later, Odom is continuing to hit his stride.
"I just made an adjustment to be fighting so soon. I only know that my
opponent is a southpaw."
Odom has a perfect knockout streak but unlike most fighters, the early win is not on his mind.
"I don't think about the knockouts. If it happens, it happens. I know I have that talent so the knockouts do not surprise me. I just do my due diligence in the ring. Each fight I look forward to going rounds. I have never underestimate anyone i fight," finished Odom.
Ellison of Newark, NJ will take part in a six round bout against English import and undefeated Iain Weaver (5-0, 3 KO's).
"Everything is good and I am ready to fight,"said Ellison.
Ellison has seen very little of Weaver but he knows enough to know what to expect.
"I know he is a southpaw from the United Kingdom. He is a slick boxer that is not very aggressive."
Going into his 12th fight, Ellison knows that the best is yet to come.
"My confidence is growing with each fight. I continue to learn more and more and now I am very comfortable in the ring and I just let my performance speak for itself. Hopefully by the end of the year I will start being in 8 & 10 round fights but that is up to my promoter but I am always in shape. All the hard work, the running the sparring is done. I am just waiting to prove to everybody that I am the best 130-pound fighter in the world," Finished Ellison.


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worried what he wants........?
i have only ever been with 2 guys so far and my bf now is great. but sometimes when he is down on me he wants to slide his tongue up my other hole. i mean i really love that and i love the way it feels. but my gf tells me that if he does that to me he will soon enough want me to do that to him and i just dont ever think i could. so i always end up stopping him from doing that particular thing with his tongue up my other hole even though i want it. i really want him doing that i just dont want to have to do it back to him. it worries me that he may think i am a dull prude and he will go find another girl to do everything. it worries me a lot cause i dont want to lose him so i dont know what to do.
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Sit on his face and grind away till you squirt all over him. only do what youre comfortable with....and no more xx
Not into giving or receiving when it comes to that. Bleh!
I agree too, great fun to do,gets me very hard, but not interested in having it done to me. Sit on his face hard, both p**** and a*** and ride him!
Maybe he is "submissive".
Don't just let him do it, demand he does it. Try spanking him too. Submissives like to be challenged and they like to serve.
There's only a decent small batch of guys that are into getting their ass licked. A lot of us don't care about that & only interested in being with a girl who will let us do that to them/fulfill our every desire. Don't worry too much about him leaving you - if you both are happy together and he's happy being able to do that (and anything else he'd like to do) to you, that's all that matters. Also, I think it's disgusting for girls to do that anyways, just because girls holes are cleaner & actually look delicious. All I ask from my future girlfriend.
I agree with this fellow^. Most guys don't want to receive that; they only want to give it. So, relax. Enjoy it. Let him eat EVERYthing.