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I listened to most of this interview on WBUR (public radio) last night/early this morning and it was so informative and stunning. I highly recommend you take a half hour and listen to it, as well. Click the links I'm putting in. What is happening the world over will stun you, if you haven't already learned this information.
If you are any kind of a Climate-Change-Non-Believer – read it and then tell me you don't believe! (I doubt you will do this because it's been my experience that if you are a non-believer in the first place, you won't read it!) But do try. The amount of poison this old world of our has sustained, and is sustaining right now and in the future, is almost incomprehensible.
That's all folks.
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After School Activities Registration Procedure
To enroll parents use our Online Enrollment System to state their preferences for After School Activities at AISD. Follow steps below to secure activities for your child.
- Once you have arrived to the login screen, as shown below you may login using Powerschool Parent ID and password used to access PowerSchool.
- Please note that "User Name" and "Password" are case sensitive. Please contact Activities Office for lost or forgotten password.
- Registration website will display a list of activities that are available for your child in an age group. Please note list will differ for each grade level and gender.
- Sign up will take place in two consecutive sessions: 1st session will allow parents to signup for maximum two activities and 2nd session will allow them to signup for a total of four activities.
- Please note system will accept maximum 4 activities each quarter per child.
- To select your preferences, simply locate activity of your choice from the list and click "Select". To change your selection, simply click "Remove" associated with each preference.
- On the signup window, check "Available" and "Capacity" columns against each activity for availability. Available count "0" means activity is full.
- Confirmed activities will pop up in 2nd table below as shown in the image. You can print confirmed list by clicking on "Print" button.
- Please note confirmation depends on the actual class size of enrollment. If we have to cancel an activity due to small class size, notifications will be sent to parents.

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Celebrating diversity is the new cool in the beauty industry and not acknowledging that brilliance would be a despicable move.
There is no limit to how diverse beauty can be. Recently, a revolution of sorts began through Fenty Beauty's dark foundation shades followed by Huda Beauty's foundation line. We recently saw the vitiligo and albino dolls created by a talented artist Kay Black and with the feedback received, there was no doubt on how wonderful it feels to be rightfully represented. This time Wet N Wild is taking the torch ahead in their "Breaking Beauty" campaign.
The cosmetics brand cast five gorgeous faces for the campaign including Diandra Forrest, an African-American model and actor with albinism. This is the first time a model with albinism is fronting a major beauty launch. "I wanted albino people to see a face for them, someone who can represent them," Forrest shared in an interview with Refinery29.
She has walked at the New York Fashion Week, has been a part of magazine covers and has acted in the movie Afronauts. She has made her diversity her strength and why not? After all, she comes from a family which has members of "every shade, from the lightest to the darkest," says Forrest.
In this campaign, she is joined by transgender model Valentijn de Hingh, Asian-American musician Michelle Zauner, Olympic weightlifter turned model Briana Marquez and cancer survivor and amputee activist Mama Cāx.
Models with albinism had always been marketed as "mythical" or "otherworldly," in the fashion industry and the Breaking Beauty campaign seems to be breaking that norm. Something Forrest wanted to do since her childhood.
Wet N Wild has, in fact, made the shades that work on Forrest's skin eliminating the process of mixing and matching. "They're the perfect shades. When I showed up on set, I felt so comfortable. I'm always like, 'Will they have my shade? Will it look correct?' I always have to mix. The shade is either too dark or too pale. But Wet n Wild made me feel so beautiful," as Forrest shared in her interview. We can't wait to witness a beauty campaign this diverse in India.
So if you have someone travelling to the US or coming down from there, you know which brand they need to hoard for you. The collection with 20 shades of foundation, four 10-pan eyeshadow palettes, highlighters and brushes will be out in December 2017 on their website and will hit the stores in January 2018. Otherwise, we obviously have some alternatives for you right here,
POPxo Recommends:
Velvety Shades: NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette - Smoky And Highlight (Rs 1,725)
Mattifying Liquid Formula: Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation - 115 Ivory (Rs 575)
Blend It Right: Beautyblender Original Makeup Brush - Pack of 6 (Rs 3,999)
Shine Bright: Makeup Revolution Vivid Shimmer Highlighter (Rs 600)
Metallic Shimmer: Colorbar Metallics Body Shimmer-Miss Reflective (Rs 499)


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How did I get it?:
NetGalley- thanks to Avon
Previously reviewed by the same author:
It's six in the morning during the hottest summer on record when Elizabeth O'Loughlin, out walking her dog, comes across Clare, a victim of a horrific knife attack, clinging onto life at the side of the road.
Clare dies minutes later, but not before whispering her haunting last words to Elizabeth.
When it becomes clear that Clare's killer has more than one murder on his mind, Elizabeth has to take drastic action or face losing everything.
But what if she can't stop a killer determined never to be forgotten?
I absolutely adored Apple Of My Eye, so I was intrigued to read Forget Me Not by Claire Allan. I thought this was another incredible read. Claire Allan is certainly becoming one of my favourite authors in the thriller genre. I highly recommend checking out her books if you haven't done so already.
Forget Me Not opens with Elizabeth O'Loughlin walking her dog. She comes across Clare, a victim of a horrific attack. Clare's dying, but manages to whisper some words to Elizabeth. Elizabeth soon realises that there could be more victims and she needs to do something about it.
I liked how the story was told from two different points of view. I think this works particularly well in a thriller. It gives you a break from one perspective but at the same time, if done well, it cleverly intertwines the story and this is what happened with Forget Me Not. Claire Allan is a master at building tension. Right from the start, I couldn't stop turn the pages. It's so fast paced that it's hard to put it down.
This is definitely one of those books where you don't want to know too much about it. It would completely ruin the story. It's a book full of twists and turns. Some I did see coming, but some I admit, did surprise me. I really do need to check out Claire's debut!
Would I recommend it?:
Of course!


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Only five components, this SIMPLE salmon recipe is each fast AND delicious! This recipe makes four servings, however because it was just me and my aunt I made half the recipe and likewise roasted some Brussels sprouts to make it meal. Just place marinated salmon on a pre-soaked cedar plank (about an hour or extra to soak) on a direct grill. Continue cooking for 1-three minutes or until the salmon is absolutely cooked and looks opaque and the sauce is thick. Vitamin Nugget: The white droplets accumulating on the top of salmon are wealthy in omega-3s, and so is the gray-coloured meat proper next to the skin. I completed the entire salmon and the rice in minutes, after I completed capturing the photos. I might add that purchasing wild caught" as a substitute of farm raised" salmon will make the dish a little more healthy. Prepare the salmon, with the pores and skin aspect down, in a shallow roasting pan lined with cooking foil.
At the moment I am thrilled to share this delicious salmon recipe from Jennifer Farley's new cookbook The Gourmand Kitchen Jennifer is a superb prepare dinner and a great photographer. Grilled on a soaked cedar plank, this so-simple salmon recipe is the brainwork of Chef Chris Smith, The Diabetic Chef. Hello, I'm Gina Homolka, author, photographer and recipe developer right here at My meals philosophy is to eat seasonal, entire foods and maintain good portion management (the whole lot moderately!).
If catering for a bigger group of people an entire salmon recipe can be a fantastic speaking level, especially if served at the centre of the table. When the sauce begins to boil, add salmon again within the pan and spoon the sauce over the salmon.
This was a very easy recipe to prepare, as the entire components were available. Versatile and simple for a midweek meal or weekend dish, our easy salmon recipes give immediate inspiration if you're in a rush – plus, they're filled with healthy vitamins for better lengthy-time period health. Healthy salmon recipes are so easy to make, so you will not battle to remain on track either. Place the salmon within the baking dish pores and skin facet down, if relevant (discard the used marinade).
However unusually, at any time when I pan sear salmon, I nonetheless desire the straightforward butter and salt style of teppanyaki with a side of grated daikon, recent pink chillies and soy sauce for dipping. I've eaten my fair proportion of salmon at numerous wonderful restaurants, and I just should say – this is BY FAR the most effective salmon I've ever had. OBSERVE CAFE DELITES ON FB INSTAGRAM PINTEREST TWITTER FOR ALL THE NEWEST CONTENT, RECIPES AND UPDATES. Recipe by Namiko Chen of Just One Cookbook All pictures and content material on this site are copyright protected. Searing the salmon in a sizzling pan retains the salmon crispy on the surface and moist on the within. Hello Nami, I tried the teriyaki salmon tonight and my household stated it tasted good.


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On Common Ground
As the crisp air and the pop of color in the trees make their appearance and the fiery energy of summer is fading fast, we find ourselves in full-on fall.
If it hasn't already, grounding may soon become a priority to you. Even if not a conscious priority, our body and spirit crave it this time of year. The desire is there to reconnect, to establish roots and come into balance before winter arrives. There are a few simple actions we can take to satisfy this craving, some of which you likely are already doing instinctively without being aware of the intention or effect.
Here are five ideas to help you ground as fall turns into winter.
- Cook, Bake and Eat Warm Food – This may seem like a no brainer, but why? In the summer when the temperature is higher, our instinct is to eat cooling fruits and vegetables to hydrate the body and maintain a lower internal temperature. In the fall the external temperature begins to drop and the warmth of the food helps us to maintain our internal warmth. The urge to bake and cook arises and cooking or baking your own comfort food is even more satisfying. This is partially because as the summer heat subsides, we don't mind the heat radiating from an oven or stove, but also because the process itself is soothing. We stand at a counter, feet rooted to the ground, using our hands to connect with the food that will nurture us. We chop, mix, measure and create. We often share these meals and treats with loved ones, further perpetuating the nurturing energy behind the dish. The term 'comfort food' itself typically refers to a warm, heavy or rich dish that fill us, weighs us down a bit and grounds us. Pumpkin coffee and butternut squash soup, for example, taste the same in July as they do in October, but when fall rolls around our body (and boatloads of marketing campaigns) tell us 'it's time' to enjoy these seasonal delicacies. So go ahead and indulge a little, nurture and restore yourself!
- Schedule – Summers consist of vacations, barbeques and sunshine filled days. I can't speak for everyone, but most of my week is spent indoors. When the weekend or my days off come, all I want to do is be outside, feel the sun on my skin, go hiking or hit the beach. I often neglect responsibilities in lieu of soaking in a little more summer. When the fall season rolls around, it's time to 'get down to business.' Whatever that means for you, it often involves creating a plan or a schedule. If you have children going back to school, navigating around transportation, homework and extracurriculars takes a lot of work. Scheduling and planning keeps that in check and puts things in perspective. Your focus could be on getting back to your yoga practice or fitness routine after a summer of enjoying these seasonal activities that draw you away. Creating a schedule for yourself, or at least carving out the time to practice or workout helps to ensure that it actually happens. Maybe it's you that's going back to school, working towards a promotion or taking on a new challenge. Fall is a great time to do that but inevitably when you begin to incorporate new challenges and responsibilities into your existing life, another area will receive a little less attention. Creating schedules and planning in advance can help to keep life balanced and relieve any anxieties, grounding us to reality.
- Purge – This is one of the actions I took, without realizing why I was doing it. One night I was putting away laundry and began to feel overwhelmed by the amount of things I had accumulated and trying to find space for it all. I began to organize and purge my closet. Most of the things I was finding were items I didn't even wear anymore. They will be donated or given to people in my life who can use them. It's such a simple, but symbolic action. Finding a way to declutter your life and purging the things that no longer serve a purpose is an extremely humbling and grounding activity. It can be as basic as a good house cleaning, as large as clearing out a garage, or maybe even just decluttering your e-mail account. By creating physical space and letting things go, we acknowledge what is important to hold onto and create space to accept the new things the universe will bring our way.
- Be Barefoot – As much as we may like to layer and boot up this time of year, that can create a feeling of disconnect. By taking off our shoes (and socks) and grounding our feet to the earth or floor, we feel the connection with something solid beneath us. We create a sense of stability, security and rooting. So go ahead, take a few minutes. Be barefoot. Maybe go completely wild and close your eyes too. Forget what you see, just feel.
- Practice Yoga – I realize that this one may not be relevant for everyone, although I do believe there is a form of yoga that is appropriate and beneficial for everyone. The physical asana practice literally teaches us to root to the earth and build a solid foundation whether it's on hands or feet. Cultivating a consistent practice opens the body and allows energy to flow freely. The meditative aspect helps to declutter the mind, taking our purging action from a physical to a mental and emotional purge. Through our practice we can let go of that which no longer serves a purpose in our life and welcome that which the universe offers. So new to yoga, or experienced yogi, look to your mat. Tune into the basics, the fundamentals of each movement. Feel strongly grounded and connected to your body and your breath. Find yourself all over again.
Maybe I am on my own island here, but maybe not. If there's anyone else out there searching for grounding asana or simple ideas on how to root yourself, rebalance and recharge, I urge you try these five simple steps. Perhaps you won't see the same results as I have, but what's the worst that could happen, you get a clean closet and eat some good soup?
Happy Grounding Season!


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Greater than the sum of its parts
The President made a point of reminding those present that the IEC is a truly global organization comprising not only of the staff at IEC offices but also National Committees, Technical Committees, the Conformity Assessment Systems, Affiliate countries and the Young Professionals. It is thanks to the thousands of individuals who believe in its value that the organization is as successful as it is and each and every one of those has an important role to play in ensuring the continued success of the IEC.
Providing a home for new technologies
Referring to the core objectives he set out for his time as IEC President at last year's General Meeting in New Delhi, Nomura noted that one was already well on its way to being accomplished. The amendments to the IEC Statutes and Rules of Procedure will ensure that the activities of the increasingly-popular Conformity Assessment Systems continue to be carried out successfully and securely.
Of paramount importance is the need to embrace and provide a "home" for emerging technologies. The MSB (Market Strategy Board) has an important role to play in reaching this objective through the development of White Papers and Technology Papers. The high-level documents set IEC strategy and define priorities for addressing specific emerging technologies.
While electrical safety remains one of the pillars of the IEC, today the organization is known for its work in a whole array of technologies, from nanotechnologies and white goods to complete transportation infrastructures and energy systems. These are the technologies that provide the backbone of the 'smarter world' towards which we are heading.
A crucial role
As the leading global organization for electrotechnology, it is the IEC role and responsibility to provide a platform and support the activities that will make this smarter world a reality. IEC work will provide the crucial quality and performance metrics for these technologies while ensuring interoperability and providing the base line for innovation. However, Nomura pointed out this is no easy feat. As he said "Smart technology blurs the boundaries between industries and the scale of the challenges we are looking at today far outreach those of yesterday."
Smart Cities for example are hugely complex systems and ensuring the safety, interoperability and reliability of the thousands of components and devices that make them up is an enormous task that no single organization can undertake on its own.
Systems approach provides a collaborative platform
In order for the challenges posed by such complex systems to be addressed effectively, experts from many different organizations and areas of industry will have to share their view-points and knowledge. IEC Systems Evaluation Groups provide an independent and collaborative platform for all interested parties to work together. Here, objectives can be defined, global needs identified and the division of work can be determined. The aim is to avoid duplication and to ensure that the expertise of each organization is respected and put to use in the best possible way.
Expanding industry alliances
The second core objective that Nomura wanted to bring to participants' attention was the need to maintain existing strong relations with industry while continuing to identify key players.
With electrotechnology being such an integral part of both traditional and emerging technologies, the number of industry players that can benefit from the IEC's tools, processes and expertise is constantly growing. "Making our value proposition known to industry and other relevant stakeholders who can benefit from our work is a crucial activity" he said, while pointing out that participation in IEC work should be part of the strategic business plan of any organization dealing with electrotechnology.
A call to action
Nomura concluded his speech by acknowledging that reaching the right people at the right time is by no means an easy task. Referencing a Japanese saying, drops of water will drill through a stone, he expressed his confidence that the concerted efforts of all those who make up the IEC family can bring about the desired results. The IEC President's speech ended with a call to action "Together we can make a difference and I count on your support to do that. Thank you."


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Chickahominy Oaks Subdivision
Mechanicsvile, VA 23116
Chickahominy Oaks is Located in Mechanicsville Virginia
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Traditional bookmaker business module explained.
While most punters will never experience the wrath of a traditional bookmaker, that's because they are long term losers.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but here goes. The more money you lose to a bookmaker the more you will be welcomed. An example of such is high rollers receiving extra presents from supposedly caring bookmaker. To put it simply, losers are the bookmakers best friend.
We should also mention it's not just online that this happens, since it also occurs in betting shops. When you see staff call someone by their first name, it's a sign they are losers!
Maybe you have you heard a person boasting they have VIP status. Broken down this means is they are serial losers who are given higher betting limits.
The fact is bookmakers profile client betting accounts, and they categorise people accordingly. To give you a better understanding of this, it's the risk managers job to decide everyone's level.
- VIP STATUS – Capable of making big deposits. Doesn't bet according to odds, and clearly not a smart gambler. Already lost €50K, raise limits without risk.
- SAFE CLIENT– A person who bets often without feel for odds. Should be allowed to bet with standard limits and no further restrictions.
- UNKNOWN – Watch list for now. Bets and limits partly restricted until known better.
- WATCH LIST – Could be dangerous. All bets proofed and accepted manually. Reduced limits on all sports, and very low limits for marginal bets.
- DANGEROUS – Professional or arbitrage player. Only bets when odds are in favour. Strictly limited account, or closure
- ABUSER – Could be person with multiple betting accounts under various names. Do not allow bets from this IP and demand ID checks before any monies paid. Make the latter more difficult by asking for proof of funding. Senior manager to approve any transaction.
With the help of software, it's the risk managers job to identify bad accounts.
For the traditional bookmaker winning accounts are simply not viable because they affect the bottom line. And, while winning big money is not altogether prohibited, it should be deemed a lucky and not a knowledgeable bet. An example of such is person picking ten teams and striking the jackpot. In fact, such big winners can be good for business, because they are used for positive publicity.
The other thing a traditional bookmaker does particularly well is brainwash the public into bad practice.
Promoting cash-out is a prime example, since it reduces the bookmakers liability and pays out short. You will often see a major bookmaker congratulate someone for cashing-out what would have been a losing bet. However, they don't mention all the bets that were cashed out and went on to win. Cash-out is fantastic business for the bookmaker, because they often pay out two thirds of the real value.
Lets end by saying don't be conned by flash TV advertising. Take it from us, the Traditional bookmaker wants your money. We would suggest you turn the cards around, and start taking their money!


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Dean, School of Education
Philosophy, Social Theory, Claremont , California, 1973
M.A. University of Oregon
Curriculum Design
Learning Disabilities , Eugene, Oregon, 1977
Ph.D .University of Oregon
Computers and Education, Curriculum Design Eugene, Oregon, 1985
1992 to present - professor, School of Education, the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington
1989 to 1992 - research associate and co-director, the Eugene Research Institute, Eugene, Oregon
1985 to 1992 - senior research associate, the University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
1982 to 1985 - graduate teaching fellow, College of Education, the University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
1977 to 1982 - elementary and secondary special education teacher, KIBSD, Kodiak, Alaska
Areas of Interest
Mathematics education, computer-based instruction, curriculum theory, professional development, comparative education.
Funded Research
20 projects ($10.6 million) funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Focus of the research: mathematics education, technology-based instruction, and professional development
Over 80 presentations at professional conferences in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Japan
Over 60 publications in professional journals and edited books published in the U.S., Spain, and Russia Co-author of Transitional Mathematics, Sopris West, 2004


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What does it really cost selling your home in New Bern NC
|Selling your home in New Bern NC
Other expenses that might be the factor
- Home warranty - In my opinion always a good idea to offer a home warranty with your home. It is great marketing tool and it will provide everyone involved in the transaction with a piece of mind after the closing.
- Closing cost assistance - In today market lots of buyers will need some closing cost assistance. It might make a difference for them between being able to secure the loan or not.
- Real Estate Tax - You will be responsible for paying your real estate taxes for the property from beginning of the year until the closing day.
- Termite Inspection for a buyer with a VA loan - Under federal guidance buyers that are getting VA loans are not allowed to pay for termite inspection so if you are selling your home in our area with high number of military buyers you might be required to pay for this. Current charge for termite inspection is $100.00
- Possible repairs that might be discovered by home inspector or appraiser.
If you are thinking about selling your home in New Bern are but are not sure if that is the right thing to do right now. Give me a call and let me check for you. FREE of charge :)
Hope you find this info helpful and if you have any question please don't hesitate to give me a call. You can always reach me on my cell phone and please leave a message 252-617-0861
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Astronomy and God's Greatness
What does modern astronomy teach us about God's Transcendence? Much indeed. Consider God's words to Job about the universe:
Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades? Can you loosen Orion's belt? Can you bring forth the constellations in their seasons or lead out the Bear with its cubs? Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set up God's dominion over the earth? -Job 38:31-33
When we put these words next to what we know about the universe, we can only sit back in awe and wonder at the vastness of creation and the God who made it all. And it makes the fact that he came and lived among us even more incredible. Watch this short explanation about what we know of the universe and let the greatness of God overwhelm your imagination.
If you are interested in the entire sermon and how the transcendence of God is connected to the Advent season, you can find it here.


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Pride & Prejudice Movie Fans Live Tweets on Twitter (Part 6)
Joe Wright's 2005 Pride & Prejudice movie starring Keira Knightley & Matthew Macfadyen on TV, this time on Bravo channel. I'm a day late in posting this here, but better late than never, right? I previously posted part 5, part 4 and part 3. Then, I posted part 2 of this when it aired back-to-back on Bravo and had first posted about this last May 24th, when it aired twice in a row on Oxygen. I guess this will be a series of posts whenever this movie is broadcast on TV (but of course, it depends, If and when I get a chance to see and live tweet it). Saturday night, I watched and actively live tweeted on both airings of the movie because I was home and it started at 9:10 pm and encore followed soon after at 11:50 pm (until 2:30 am Sunday morning...). Yes, I watched and live tweeted randomly until 3 am, haha! I had so much fun with other P&P fans who live tweeted and even stayed up until the second airing of this movie ended (even with the shorten UK version ending) to watch this movie over again (with all 3 of these hashtags: #pandp2005, #Pride&Prejudice, and #PrideandPrejudice) on Twitter, and to watch and live tweet at the same time with fellow fans of this movie...
As aforementioned here before, if you check these P&P hashtags: #Pride&Prejudice and #PrideandPrejudice, it's amazing that P&P fans of this movie will always watch this movie twice (if it's on back-to-back) or more, even very late at night and early into the wee hours of the morning, and even if they've seen the movie countless times (as I did), they're exhausted and sleepy...yet they'll still watch and live tweet about it as if they've never seen it before. That's how awesome, relatable, never outdated, and never gets old this beautiful movie version of P&P is, even a decade later it is still very much watchable, entertaining, relevant, and never goes out of style as the first time of seeing it.
I've compiled and featured here some of my retweeted/favorited tweets from last night's P&P movie live tweet event. [Note: These live tweets were during the East Coast broadcast of P&P movie on both 9:10 pm and 11:50 pm airings...]
Check out and read these fun (and some funny) tweets from the following P&P movie fans (including a few of my live tweets, you can read and view mine here or here) in random order below...
Check out and read these fun (and some funny) tweets from the following P&P movie fans (including a few of my live tweets, you can read and view mine here or here) in random order below...
One of my all time favorite movie lines is "What excellent boiled potatoes" from Pride and Prejudice. I laugh every single time.
— Madeline Nielsen (@mads_niels) August 9, 2015
I'm quite sure that if Pride and Prejudice was played on a continuous loop, I would never leave my tv
— megan (@meganlizman) August 9, 2015
Pride and Prejudice will forever and always be my all time favorite movie. #MrDarcyisdreamy
— Taylor Ihringer (@Taylor_Ihringer) August 9, 2015
Keira Knightley and Rosamund Pike #PrideAndPrejudice pic.twitter.com/3f2m3FGZHp
— Cinema Bites (@cinema_bites) August 9, 2015
Pride and Prejudice is amazing too. One of my favorite movie soundtracks. And Keira Knightley.
— Greta (@gegledhill98) August 9, 2015
Matthew Macfayden as Mr. Darcy makes my heart melt. #prideandprejudice
— Melissa Patek (@MelissaPatek) August 9, 2015
Pride and Prejudice is just wow, always.
— Annalyse Cordon (@AnnalyseCordon) August 9, 2015
The way they speak in the movie pride and prejudice is so pleasant to the ear!
— Juju (@DreamCreatLive) August 9, 2015
Thanks @Bravotv for letting me get high and watch #prideandprejudice for 4 hours straight. It's my fav night this week #moviesbybravo
— Amy Fishback (@AmyLeigh0383) August 9, 2015
Love love love pride and prejudice ! One of my all time favorite movies! Could watch it any time, any where no matter what ❤❤
— Marissa Cascio (@momocascio15) August 9, 2015
Pride and Prejudice never fails to lift my mood.
— ☀Isabella☀ (@isabellachoy) August 9, 2015
Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite movies. Now u know. 😊
— Becky (@Settled13) August 9, 2015
— Kelsey Askegaard (@kelseyaskee) August 9, 2015
@Bravotv what the heck! I stayed up to watch the end of #prideandprejudice and you guys cut it off! Its the best ending of a movie ever!! :(
— Angela George (@ageorgelmt) August 9, 2015
@Bravotv WHYYY would you cut off the final scene of #PrideandPrejudice?!? It's the best part! #disappointed #areyouserious
— Andrea Ochoa (@drizzydre00) August 9, 2015
But seriously Pride and Prejudice is my favorite movie and it gets me every time 😭😭😭😭
— Andrea Ochoa (@drizzydre00) August 9, 2015
Hot damn! I love Pride & Prejudice...says the girl who swears she isn't a romantic.
— Tracy Toman (@tracytoman) August 9, 2015
when the TV version of Pride & Prejudice cuts off the end AKA THE BEST PART😡
— scandallieee (@alliebeattie7) August 9, 2015
That time I stayed up until 2:30 watching Pride & Prejudice, only to realize I knew every moment they cut for television. 😅 #obsessedmuch
— Nora (@alohonora) August 9, 2015
I love the awkwardness of #MrDarcy in #Pride&Prejudice He loves lizzy so much, he just wants to say hello!
— Jeramy Gandy (@jeramyelizabeth) August 9, 2015
the line "I love you, most ardently" in pride & prejudice never fails to make me sob
— Hythe (@MangoSirene) August 9, 2015
I forgot about what a wonderfully filmed/shot/and beautiful movie the 2005 pride&prejudice is. Gorgeous cinematography...
— Nicole Zweiback (@nikkizweebs) August 9, 2015
Idc what mood I'm in, I always feel better when I watch Pride & Prejudice. #obsessed #favoritebook #favoritemovie #prideandprejudice
— Hope (@epohepohepoh) August 9, 2015
"How many times can you really watch Pride + Prejudice?" pic.twitter.com/5ZvPpxMO3e
— Kayla Hollatz (@kayla_hollatz) August 9, 2015
@Bravotv you show Pride & Prejudice but cut the FINAL scene? In the interest of time? You played P&P AGAIN! So annoyed #DontDissMrDarcy
— Special Crazy Mom (@thevoltz2000) August 9, 2015
I always have to stop what I'm doing to watch Pride & Prejudice when it is on tv. Every. Single. Time.
— Sarah Tillery (@saruhloujane) August 9, 2015
I want a man to approach me out of the fog in a cloak with a deep V shirt and voluptuous hair blowing in the wind. Pride & Prejudice style
— Erin McNamara (@mcnamaraerin3) August 9, 2015
When you wish guys would wear breeches and fancy coats like in Pride & Prejudice all the time
— krafiki (@klkrugster) August 9, 2015
Pride & Prejudice is on and I'm swooning so hard at the crossing of the field scene. So brilliant.
— Emily Walker (@Emily_MWalker) August 9, 2015
Oh good grief. My wife just noticed Pride & Prejudice is on.
Here we go again.
— Ha Ha Chuckle (@avacodoturnip1) August 9, 2015
Walked into my house to my parents watching Pride & Prejudice with a glass of red wine waiting for me. #squad
— Emily Reynolds (@emzreyn) August 9, 2015
tbh I don't want to be dramatic or anything but the 2005 movie adaptation of pride&prejudice is the reason love exists&I'm alive but anyways
— morgan (@morgancummmins) August 9, 2015
Pride & prejudice 💘😭 pic.twitter.com/bCatq3uDUT
— ℰmily (@em_sambuco) August 9, 2015
Drop everything : Pride & Prejudice is on.
Watch it again, no shame.
— Audra Manzer (@audman_out) August 9, 2015
Bravo cutting off the final scene of Pride & Prejudice, post-wedding, just made me gasp.
— Mandi Bierly (@MandiBierly) August 9, 2015
Pride & Prejudice is playing on repeat on Bravo and I can't stop watching it. #round2 #romance #love #sisters
— Adrienne Szewczyk (@AdriMS) August 9, 2015
"I love you, I love you,I love you."
"Your hands are cold."
Everyone's favorite scene #moviesbyBravo #Pride&Prejudice pic.twitter.com/TwGJ5LqmxO
— AnnMortes (@AnnMortes) August 9, 2015
My family thinks it's OK to interrupt me when I'm watching Pride&Prejudice 'cause I've seen it "a thousand times." Sorry, NOPE. @pandp2005
— Kristy Starks-Winn (@KStarksy) August 9, 2015
@pandp2005 I hate that Bravo doesn't show the U.S. Version with the best scene at the end!!!!
— sandigee57 (@sandigee57) August 9, 2015
The Pride & Prejudice score is a masterpiece
— C-Rob (@cammm318) August 9, 2015
the keira knightley pride & prejudice is on bravo rn. just so everyone is aware.
— aj (@aj_carter16) August 9, 2015
Somewhere in the fine print, there is an obligation to watch the Kiera Knightley Pride & Prejudice every time it is on.
— Caroline Beeler (@caroline_beeler) August 9, 2015
I always spend a good 10-15 minutes trying to pick out a movie. And I always end up rewatching Pride & Prejudice.
— Jenna Dodson (@jenna_d7) August 9, 2015
Watch everytiiiiime!! #pride&prejudice #missElizabeth #mrDarcy pic.twitter.com/zgAJtQFk4j
— Tia Smith (@talentedsol) August 9, 2015
I know some say it's sacrilege to like the Keira Knightly Pride & Prejudice but there's some things is gets so right. pic.twitter.com/qSg2c055KK
— Chappell Ellison (@ChappellTracker) August 9, 2015
"Pride & Prejudice" is such a great movie
— Niquè (@Nia_Gurl25) August 9, 2015
Pride & Prejudice just gets me every time 💟 #rightinthefeels
— Emily Sanders (@emjsands) August 9, 2015
Daughter watching period drama.
"Is this Sense and Sensabilty?"
"Get your shit together! This is Pride & Prejudice."
— Mark Eaton (@Mark13Eaton) August 9, 2015
I am watching Pride & Prejudice for the hundredth time and noticing so many more new details that I didn't recognize before.
— Carlyn Pounders (@GSUPounder) August 9, 2015
For my talent this evening I will recite the Keira Knightley version of Pride & Prejudice word for word without a script.
— Rachel (@aelinwhitethorn) August 9, 2015
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I can actually watch pride & prejudice just to watch Keira knightly smile for 3 hours 😐
— Jared Walton (@jaredwalton0) August 9, 2015
Pride & Prejudice is simply the best movie ever. The music alone makes me cry.
— Brooke Downing (@bnfunky) August 9, 2015
If I could only play the piano like they do in Pride & Prejudice, then I think my life will be complete.
— Lauren Hise (@Laurenhise1) August 9, 2015
The 2005 version of Pride&Prejudice is so good one day I watched it three times.
— Mishka ʕ◕ᴥ◕ʔ (@_taylorbarron) August 9, 2015
Drop everything: Pride & Prejudice is on.
— Audra Manzer (@audman_out) August 9, 2015
One single touch. Probably my second favorite scene <3 <3 #moviesbyBravo #Pride&Prejudice Movie pic.twitter.com/mw5EJZWPoX
— AnnMortes (@AnnMortes) August 9, 2015
#PrideandPrejudice gets me. Every. Single. Time.
— Sarah Moseley (@samoseley91) August 9, 2015
Pride and prejudice is on right now and honestly that's the best thing that's happened to me this week 💕 fav movie for life
— Bailey Elizabeth (@baileyelizabeth) August 9, 2015
What makes being home alone on Saturday night okay? Pride and Prejudice is on.❤
— Elizabeth Heiser Ŧ (@ElizabethHeiser) August 9, 2015
Watching "Pride & Prejudice." So love this movie. #MrDarcy
— Kristin BairO'Keeffe (@kbairokeeffe) August 9, 2015
Cause watching @pandp2005 for the 5 millionith time is totally normal and I LOVE it. #Mr.Darcy
— Susan Chadwick (@chadwickin140) August 9, 2015
I am only 10 minutes into the movie "Pride and Prejudice", and I am already so in love with this film. 😍
— Isabel Ryan✨ (@isabel_dickson) August 9, 2015
Watching Pride and Prejudice on a Saturday night, I don't hatee it. #MrDarcy
— Angel (@angelcakesssss) August 9, 2015
Pride and Prejudice is my #1 bc I repeat the lines & hum all the songs That's love. That's passion. That's me getting the remote taken away
— Ann Townsend (@ann_townsendf) August 9, 2015
— megz (@castromeghan) August 9, 2015
Oh my gosh I just found my fav movie on tv: Pride & Prejudice 😍
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Woohoo. I found Pride & Prejudice on and it's near the beginning!
— Meep! (@seeredwrite) August 9, 2015
"Dancing. Even if one's partner is barely tolerable." 1of many favorite lines in the movie #moviesbyBravo #Pride&Prejudice Movie
— AnnMortes (@AnnMortes) August 9, 2015
I was going to get a lot done tonight but then Pride and Prejudice (2005) came on Bravo, so
— Mia (@miacantdraw) August 9, 2015
Pride and prejudice is on tonight. My life is made!
— Sidney (@sidneylopez59) August 9, 2015
Omgomgomg Pride and Prejudice coming on in 10 minutes. This fangirl moment brought to you by Matthew MacFadyen And Keira Knightley.
— Olivia Strong (@Kestrel101) August 9, 2015
When Pride and Prejudice is on TV 😍😍
— Elyse (@whereswaldo5897) August 9, 2015
The best thing about Pride and Prejudice being your favorite movie? It's on TV almost every single week lol🙌
— Kristen (@KristenMarie714) August 9, 2015
Saturday night & "Pride and Prejudice" is on TV?! Winning at single life. (But really. 🙌)
— Rebecca Halton (@Rebecca_Halton) August 9, 2015
Pride and Prejudice is on Bravo and I've never been so happy. #inheaven
— Alexia Polachek (@AlexiaPolachek) August 9, 2015
PSA: Pride and Prejudice is on Bravo rn!!!
— Emily Goldthwait (@emgoldthwait) August 9, 2015
I love this movie! I could watch it constantly!!! #prideandprejudice #moviesbybravo
— MsHarmony (@MsHarmony) August 9, 2015
I have easily watched Pride and Prejudice 20 times but here I am on my Saturday night watching it again as happy as can be 😊
— Rae Zink (@raerae_z) August 9, 2015
I started humming the title music before it even came on! #ImANerd #IDontCare @pandp2005
— Elizabeth Gaskins (@LovelyLizzie10) August 9, 2015
I liked the Indian version of Pride & Prejudice, but it does not beat the Kiera Knightley version. Nope.
— Hilaire (@4Ever_Striving) August 9, 2015
That moment when you're home alone & Pride & Prejudice comes on & you're crying because you want that kind of love one day... Yeah.
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Flipping through channels for something to watch & I find Pride&Prejudice on Bravo! #Score! @pandp2005!!
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Our tickets to fun, knowledge and certain liver failure for the week.
Carly found this in the bathroom at the Elmo Wednesday night and sent it to me. Elissa's writing, and Elissa's initial. We lived together on Cecil Street with 3 other amazing girls for 2 years in university. Elissa doesn't remember ever writing this.
I learned so much at NXNEi – so glad I took the time off work to attend the daytime panels. I'm going to dedicate a full blog post to both the music and interactive portions of the festival. I'm loving my iPhone>Blackberry for mirror shots.
Was glad to be busy doing all this stuff during the day so I couldn't pay attention to the people destroying and looting Vancouver.
On Friday night we cruised venues like the El Mocambo and then Sneaky D's but everything was too damn hot so we cooled off in a park for a bit and danced to music played off our phones. Poor Tim was stuck with 4 girls and we made him play on the slides with us.
Isn't she gorgeous? I miss this girl more than I miss McDonalds pizza and Veronica Mars on TV. She moved to New Orleans this winter and I'm positive she's to blame for the stellar weather all weekend. I wish we took more pictures together this weekend! Was so sad to see her go.
We hung out with some of our other fave girls and danced at the Gentlemen Husbands show at the Elmo. I swear, the Gentlemen Husbands have the coolest guitars, the nicest cowboy boots and the cutest girls dancing at their shows.
Like I tweeted from the show, I'm a sucker for any band that covers Tom Petty. Earlier in the day we saw the band at Yonge Dundas square and they played "American Girl". At the Elmo they played "Won't Back Down" (video and pictures by Carly).
Moe and I decided to chill on Sunday after 4 straight days of madness and we cuddled with some movies & delish ice cream from Black Dog on Queen West. This is our new fave spot in the 'hood for chill Sundays. I like places that don't treat my dog like a monster (and even have treats for him!)
Almost nice to be back at work so I can relax after a long, enjoyable NXNE festival. How many days until next year's?
Look Who Finally Decided to Show Up…
I've been waiting anxiously ever since I bought a frame for my diploma and wrote the exam for my last PR course (yes, in that order). I even called U of T to make sure this pretty young thang wouldn't get lost in the mail with the rolling Canada Post strikes. And here. it. is. Kind of of anti-climatic, so I'm making it more exciting!
It's another piece of paper to put on my wall!
Here is it in its frame!
Here it is with it's bigger cousin, Mr. Hons Bach Arts.
Now what next? I'm considering either taking writing or French courses next winter because I enjoy doing both but definitely need more practice. I'm all CONSUME CONSUME CONSUME knowledge sometimes and not enough CREATE CREATE CREATE.
On Friday I went by M for Mendocino where my friend Carly works. Carly is an awesome firecracker of a girl who gets fashion, knows my style, and is a great stylist. She picked me out 30+ things to try on and I ended up with these (although I'm still seriously considering going back for that romper):
Okay, noticed when I was paying that they are all stripes. I don't mind! Carly kept my NXNE Fashion post in mind and picked me out some cute shirts for the festival.
If you need someone to help you refresh your wardrobe for summer – holler at Carly or visit her at Mendocino on Queen West. I love that she isn't afraid to tell you when something doesn't look good, and she's always quick to suggest something that may be better for your body type. I always struggle to remember that it isn't worth wearing something trendy if it just isn't meant for you.
The other girls that work there were really nice too, and very patient as I took up a fitting room while Carly shopped for me.
Was a bit bummed over the weekend because the forecast called for rain at the end of the week, which is especially a bummer because it's NXNE. When I woke up this morning I found that the weather gods (or lack thereof) have decided to temporarily appease me and offer me this for the 7 day forecast:
For the past 5 years that I've attended NXNE, it's rained every year! I'm looking forward to dry lineups, squeek-less shoes and non-frizzy hair. Hell, maybe even some of that S-word. Starts with "suh", ends in "unshine".
Finally, I know my pictures are crap. Such crap. In February I bought a brand new Nikon. I'm normally a Canon girl, but wanted to give the Nikon a try. When I brought it on vacation in February I realized it was broken – the lens is jammed so it doesn't open all the way. Ruined all my vacation pictures because now they all have some silly black frame on them. Finally got the receipt from my parents house and tried to exchange it at Future Shop but they have to send it back to Nikon and I have to wait 6-8 weeks before they let me know if they're going to give me a new camera or not. SUCKS. So now I'm camera-less and busy. I have been attending so many fun events and want to take pictures at NXNE this weekend and my trip to Montreal next weekend. Wish cameras worked like cell phones and you could have a loaner while they tinkered with yours.
My NXNE 2011 Fashion Picks
With NXNE only 7 days away and my tentative schedule already figured out, it's time to get down to business: what to wear. If you're like me, you'd rather buy new clothes than wash most of your old ones. And if you're like me, you're also on a budget because your love for clothes must share wallet space with your love for partying every weekend, going out for brunch and pho. So here's one for the girls (or the fashionably-curious men – rawr).
Dressing for NXNE relies on a very volatile formula:
With all of these variables constantly changing, it's important to get your first outfit right and be able to fit a light jacket and umbrella in your purse just in case.
Here's a set of looks I've created that showcase what you can find me wearing during NXNE.
Now I'm not very daring when it comes to dressing myself. I prefer darker colours (sometimes paired with bold coloured or patterned shoes or accessories) and minimal prints, so my looks are based on those preferences. To me, NXNE is one part music, one part style, and 8 parts practicality. Wearing heels just doesn't make sense if you are going to be out from noon until 4a.m. and may have to run for cabs, or to grab poutine and make it to the next venue in time. I've picked out some shoes with both style and practicality in mind to go with any outfit.
These quick, simple and basic looks paired with an eye-catching ring or cute vintage pocketwatch and some bright red tint for your lips is the perfect way to pull off a put-together look while still looking like you didn't spend 2+ hours getting ready. And trust me, guys (and chicks) dig that.
Finally, I hate being under-dressed when the night cools down (let's face it, shivering and complaining is not cute) so I've paired the shirts and tanks I've chosen with vests or jackets, depending on what the forecast calls for next week. I tend to carry a
suitcase larger purse so I always have the essentials tucked away in there should I need them.
With outfits this easy and inexpensive to put together, you'll have more money for band merch and shots at the bar!


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Today I have for sale a beautiful Jinhao X450 Blue Swirl Fountain Pen. This classic torpedo-shaped pen is a lovely color! Stunning blue with very slight purple undertones in direct sunlight. C/C filler and comes with a converter. This pen is made of brass and is somewhat heavy. It is extremely comfortable in hand! Its thickness and heft give it a feel of higher quality than it really is. The size/weight reminds me of the feel of a Pelikan m800/m1000.
This pen has been filled once by me to test the nib after I ground it. After I found it satisfactory I flushed it completely and cleaned it up. So basically it's brand new except for one "test-inking"!
It has a snap cap that is on the tighter side. This is part of the only decent QC from china. I check all of my pens thoroughly before grinding them and selling them so you are assured that this pen works 100%! It's just not the fit and finish of a $500.00 pen... As far as value-for-dollar this pen wins 100 times over!
This section on this pen has triangle gripping areas that are very comfortable to use but not sharp enough to bother if you don't care for it. I personally use it but some with different gripping-styles may prefer to grip differently. Luckily it's soft and comfortable to grip in any way you like!
The star of this pen is its nib! It is fitted with a huge, approx. 1" long, two-tone, 18k gold-plated, soft-springy nib! Feels just like a Pelikan m1000 nib! It's lovely! The best part is that it has been modified to a smooth, crisp, wet, cursive italic! This nib provides a delicious experience with loads of line-variation, smooth stokes for quick writing, and that lovely springiness we spoke of earlier! It's a medium "flexing" to a broad with light pressure. This nib is incredible!
The price for this little gem is only $35.00 shipped!
Non USA residents - just $5.00 more for shipping!
Those interested in purchasing - email me here.
Here are some pictures!
Here are some pictures!
Check out the gorgeous blue-swirl patterning on this pen! Looks like candy!
Here's that gorgeous, soft & springy nib!
Comes with a converter!
A delicious CI grind! Check out the line variation!


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March 12, 2011 • 2:21 am 0
Google News has made some changes which offers some new options for setting up alerts.
One is to create a section based on a search. Type your keyword(s) and at the bottom of the results you'll see a set of links. Click the top one:
This will create a link on the left hand side of the page among the existing topics:
Click on that and you'll see, on the right hand side, an edit button:
Use that to tweak the search terms, as well as limit your sources to a particular country (or U.S. state):
Use the button at the bottom to delete a section.
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March 9, 2011 • 5:28 am 1
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March 8, 2011 • 2:15 am 0
Here's a resource for finding details on companies:
Access to company information greatly varies from country to country and even among regions within the same country.
In the USA, for example, each state has its own data-bases and protocols. Although basic information is often free-of-charge, in many cases you will have to pay an access fee. In some countries, particularly in the developing world, you have to physically visit the deeds office or government departments. When the data is not available from the authorities, commercial companies often aggregate the information as part of business intelligence services — which can be very expensive.
It is therefore important to know what process to follow, and where to go, when planning your investigative story.
The ID website seeks to provide you with a one-stop guide, giving you the latest available advice on the most efficient ways to access company data.
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March 7, 2011 • 9:00 pm 0
Some tools for social network analysis. More from Wikipedia here:
Pajek (Slovene word for Spider) is a program, for Windows, for analysis and visualization of large networks. It is freely available, for noncommercial use.
Analyst's Notebook is part of the i2 Intelligence-Led Operations Platform, delivers the richest assisted analysis and visualization capabilities in the world to support analysts in quickly turning large sets of disparate information into high-quality and actionable intelligence to prevent crime and terrorism.
NetMiner is an innovative software tool for Exploratory Analysis and Visualization of Network Data. NetMiner allows you to explore your network data visually and interactively, and helps you to detect underlying patterns and structures of the network.
UCINET is a social network analysis program developed by Steve Borgatti, Martin Everett and Lin Freeman. The program is distributed by Analytic Technologies. UCINET works in tandem with freeware program called NETDRAW for visualizing networks. NETDRAW is installed automatically with UCINET.
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February 23, 2011 • 10:05 pm 0
Evernote is great for saving everything you might possibly need. But does its catch-all approach mean you lose stuff?
One option, if that's the case, is to use a separate app for collecting thoughts and a limited range of bits and pieces so you can sort them more easily. Here are some options, all for Windows (though Mac versions may exist):
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February 23, 2011 • 8:35 am 0
Gapminder now has a downloadable version using Adobe AIR. More here.
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February 23, 2011 • 7:03 am 0
A good tool for cleaning text you've copied from other sources is Text Monkey for Windows. The free version should be sufficient: just scroll down the page to the Text Monkey Lite link, or click here (down)load starts immediately.
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February 23, 2011 • 6:01 am 0
Treemap Guide from ManyEyes: A tree map is a visualization of hierarchical structures. It is very effective in showing attributes of leaf nodes using size and color coding. Tree maps enable users to compare nodes and sub-trees even at varying depth in the tree, and help them spot patterns and exceptions.
To make a simple Treemap, create three columns. The first is the topic or category, and then the sub-topic or actual elements. Then the value in the final column determines the size of the square itself:
Will become when pasted into ManyEyes:
Alternatively, there's a gadget for Google Docs spreadsheets which slots straight into your spreadsheet:
Here are some more links to explore:
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Pier 57
1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101
Seattle's Great Wheel is 175 feet tall and weighs in at 280,300 pounds. With 42 fully-enclosed gondolas—at 8 seats per gondola, the Great Wheel can accomodate 300 plus people at a time, COME RAIN OR COME SHINE. After all, this is Seattle. No trip to Seattle is complete without a visit to the Space Neadle and now... a ride on the Great Wheel and a spectacular view of the Emerald City and Elliot Bay.
Seattle Great Wheel is on FaceBook:


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You might think that journalists would consider the prospect of sharply rising electricity costs in a nation blanketed by an extraordinarily cold, snowy winter and buffeted by its accompanying high utility bills hugely newsworthy.
You would be wrong. Searches on the last name of Julio Friedmann, the deputy assistant secretary of the Energy Department who testified at a congressional hearing on energy costs and technology last week, return very few results (here and here), none from a major general circulation establishment press outlet. One business-oriented outlet, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, covered Friedmann's testimony on the impact of the EPA's new "carbon capture" rules. In doing so, reporter Mark Drajem included some incoherence and misdirection (bolds are mine):


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We're local people that are planning to make a great place even Greater
Our beginnings were set in motion way back when the Carpenters Company gifted land to the local authority for social housing in the 60's. In recent years the community has seen dramatic changes, which began to threaten their existence. As in the past, the East End spirit of unity through adversity was revitalised and spurred the creation of a new Neighbourhood.
This neighbourhood will draw on our diverse mixture of businesses and residents – whether they are old or new, permanent or transient, sky scraper or house dwellers – to create a Forum that will enable us to influence the future development of our community.
Who are we?
Here you can find about all the details in who we are and what we are trying to achieve.
Tell me more | Communication strategy
Map of the area
The Carpenters Estate is a large area and covers a variety of housing, education, retail and open spaces. Take a look at our map to see the area that it covers and what the area has to offer.
I am not a member of the forum and what to be. How can I join?
If you working, living or have a connection to the Carpenter's you can join using our online registration form.


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If you are like most people, you have favorite pieces of clothing in your closet. We want these favorite shirts to last a very long time because they are our favorites! No matter if it is your favorite pair of jeans, a concert t-shirt from the "best night of your life" or your most comfortable sweatshirt, you can make them last longer than you might expect with the proper care. Here are some things you can do to help make your clothes last as long as possible:
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Most clothing is soft – but – fabrics can be hard on fabrics that are not the same weight or texture. When you put your jeans in with your favorite dress shirts or t-shirts, the shirts are going to take a beating from the much heavier denim in the washing machine and in the dryer. Sort your laundry so that all your heavier items are washed together and all your lighter weight items are washed in a different load or loads. Hint: wash towels with just towels, unless you are a fan of picking lint bits from your sweats, sweaters or pants!
Inside Out
Turn any garments with an embroidered or printed design inside out before you pop them in the washer. In fact, most items will look better longer if you turn them inside out to wash them. The good side of the garment is not exposed to anything that will distress it.
No Stong Detergents or Bleach
The detergents available today are a far cry from what our parents and grandparents used to clean their clothes, thank goodness! They are not nearly as harsh to the fibers of your clothing while being very effective at getting them clean. If you have a high-efficiency washer, use detergents specifically created for this kind of machine or you will be using way more than you need to, which can be hard on the materials.
Cold Water
I am "old school" enough that I always wash my "whites" in hot water. Wash everything else in cold. Between the machine's agitation and the capabilities of today's detergents, your clothes will come out clean, even with cold water. Hot water can weaken the fibers in your clothing, making them look worn or faded more quickly.
Ideally, we want to make our favorite pieces of clothing last forever. Make the most of what you have by taking care of them as noted above. If you happen to notice that any of your clothing with your company name on them are looking a bit on the worn side, I would love the chance to show you all the new styles that we have available. And here's the thing, if your stuff is looking a bit tired, I bet it looks the same on your employees! Give me a call or send me an email so that we can get you and your team looking in top form again.
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Starbucks value-chain analysis is an analytical framework that assists in identifying business activities that can create value and competitive advantage to the business. Figure below illustrates the essence of value chain analysis.
Starbucks Value chain analysis
Starbucks Primary Activities
Starbucks inbound logistics and supply chain was subjected to a dramatic restructuring in 2010 after Howard Schultz returned to the role of CEO. The restructuring initiative of Starbucks inbound logistics involved simplification of supply-chain management and the creation of a single, global logistics system.
Unroasted Arabica coffee beans are brought from Asia, Africa and Latin America to the US and Europe in containers via sea. Also, the coffee chain purchases green coffee beans from multiple coffee-producing regions around the world and custom roasts them. These are delivered to six regional distribution centres ranging from 200,000 to 300,000 square feet in size[1]. Coffees are roasted and packaged and taken to dozens of central distribution centres around the globe. Along with coffees from regional distribution centres, central distribution centres also receive deliveries from vendors for a wide range of products starting from coffee machines to napkins. Central distribution centres make more than 70,000 deliveries per week to Starbucks 25085 stores located in 75 countries.[2]
Starting form recently, Starbucks is exploring the opportunities to grow its own coffee. Specifically, since 2013 Starbucks has its first own 240-hectar coffee farm in PoasVolacno, Costa Rica.[3] Such a shift in the sourcing of products can increase the effectiveness of new product development initiatives for the business as the company will have a chance of experimenting with developing new sorts of coffee.
Strategic relationships with suppliers is one of the main sources of value for Starbucks inbound logistics. The company operates eight farmer support centres staffed with agronomists and sustainability experts who work with coffee farming communities to promote best practices in coffee production designed to improve both coffee quality and yields.
Starbucks operates in 75 countries and there are two store formats:
- Company-operated stores. Company operated-stores are important for the business because they enable the management to observe shifts in consumer tastes and preferences and collect information about market tendencies in general in a direct manner. By the end of fiscal year 2016 Starbucks had 12,711 company-operated stores, which accounts for about 51% of total numbers of stores. Company-operated stores generated 79% of Starbucks revenues during fiscal 2016.[4]
- Licensed stores. There were 12,374 licensed Starbucks stores by the end of fiscal year 2016, representing about 49% of total numbers of stores.[5] Revenues from licensed stores accounted for 10% of total net revenues in fiscal 2016.
The company has divided its operating segments into five groups and the table below illustrates the share of revenue from each segment.
|Share of revenue in 2015
|Share of revenue in 2016
|Americas (US, Canada and Latin America)
|Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
|China/Asia Pacific (CAP)
|Channel Development
|All other segments
Starbucks operating segments and shares of revenue
Main sources of value in Starbucks operations include positioning of stores in high-traffic, high-visibility locations. Moreover, the company is able to vary the size and format of its stores to locate them in or near a variety of settings, including downtown and suburban retail centres, office buildings, university campuses and in select rural and off-highway locations.
'Starbucks experience', i.e. 'third place' experience where customers can spend quality time alone or in the company is an additional point, where the company adds value to its operations. The world's largest coffee retailer also adds value in operations via proving free WiFi internet access in its stores.
Starbucks Outbound logistics
Customers can purchase Starbucks products from company-operated and licensed stores. Online sales channel is also utilized by Starbucks for certain range of products such as packaged coffee, tea, drinkware and drink-related equipment. In addition, a very limited range of Starbucks products such as 3-in-1 coffees in sachets can be purchased from a set of leading supermarket chains such as Wal-Mart, Tesco and Sainsbury's.
Apart from supermarket chains that sell limited range of company's products, the absence of intermediaries such as resellers or wholesalers is the main source of value for Starbucks outbound logistics. The company roasts its products in-house and sells on its own company-operated and licensed stores, thus keeping the margin that otherwise would have gone to wholesalers and resellers.
Traditionally, Starbucks was not keen at investing on marketing. Word-of mouth cost-effective form of marketing based on high quality of products and high level of customer services was the main channel promoting the brand for years. However, rapidly intensifying level of competition motivated the senior management to reassess the marketing strategy and Starbucks marketing budget has been consistently increasing during the last five years to reach USD 351.5 million for the fiscal year 2016[6]. This budget is invested into various elements of print and media advertising, sales promotions, events and experiences, public relations and direct marketing.
High level of integration of social media and technology into sales processes represents one of the solid sources of value for Starbucks Coffee. The company has successfully implemented mobile order and pay system for its products and currently, about 8% of all orders are placed via mobile phones[7]. Moreover, Starbucks has "enabled orders via Amazon's Alexa last year, announced that the feature would also be integrated into Ford vehicles later this year."[8]
Superior customer services are the core source of Starbuck competitive advantage and this particular primary activity adds an enormous value to the brand image. Starbucks baristas are always genially polite and greet regular customers by their names. Occasionally, regular customer may get their regular coffee free of charge at the discretion of baristas as good gesture and such acts increase the perception of the service quality to a considerable extent.
Furthermore, amid ever-intensifying hectic nature of lifestyle and increasing speed of the provision of customer services, service at Starbucks is never rushed. It has been rightly noted that "Starbucks spends a lot of time measuring and improving how well they match their customers' speed expectations—delivering a custom (truly from scratch) beverage in a matter of minutes—they don't let the need for speed suck the life out of the Starbucks experience."[9]
Starbucks Corporation Report contains a full version of Starbucks value chain analysis. The report illustrates the application of the major analytical strategic frameworks in business studies such as SWOT, PESTEL, Porter's Five Forces and McKinsey 7S Model on Starbucks. Moreover, the report contains analyses of Starbucks leadership, business strategy, organizational structure and organizational culture. The report also comprises discussions of Starbucks marketing strategy and addresses issues of corporate social responsibility.
[1] Cooke, J. (2010) Supply Chain Quarterly, Available at: http://www.supplychainquarterly.com/topics/Procurement/scq201004starbucks/
[2] Fiscal 2014 Annual Report (2015) Starbucks Corporation
[3] Best, J. (2013) TakePart, Available at: http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/03/19/starbucks-gets-coffee-growing-biz
[4] Fiscal 2016 Annual Report (2017) Starbucks Corporation
[5] Fiscal 2016 Annual Report (2017) Starbucks Corporation
[6] Fiscal 2016 Annual Report (2017) Starbucks Corporation
[7] Taylor, K. (2017) "There's one huge factor shaping Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts' 'coffee shop of the future' Business Insider, Available at: http://www.businessinsider.com/mobile-shapes-future-coffee-shops-2017-3
[8] Whitten, S. (2017) "There are now more ways to order your Starbucks coffee" CNBC, Available at: http://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/22/there-are-now-more-ways-to-order-your-starbucks-coffee.html
[9]Solomon, M. (2014) Forbes, Available at: http://www.forbes.com/sites/micahsolomon/2014/11/01/speed-up-your-customer-service-like-starbucks-and-apple-but-never-ever-rush-it/


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Basement flooding is a common concern in seasons of heavy rain. As we've recently witnessed with the tragic hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it is vital to do as much as we can to prevent maximum damage from flooding. Obviously, in extreme instances like Harvey and Irma, there are factors beyond control and comprehension. Our goal is to prepare you for the worst so you hope for the best.
Some flooding issues are simply too big for your britches and need immediate attention by emergency plumbing and flood services. However, there are some steps you can take that will hasten effective recovery.
Contact Stephen's for our top flood prevention services and to schedule a service!
As soon as you see you have basement flooding, turn off any and all power in the area. Currents from submerged electronics pose threats to you and your family. It's best to do all you can to stay out of the water, but if the flooding is not due to rainfall and you must inspect the source, put on gloves and boots to protect yourself.
Two common sources of water damage that are easy to spot are usually either a burst pipe or clogged drains. If it is a burst pipe, immediately turn off your water in your basement. A basement clogged drain may require heavy duty equipment if this isn't a recurring problem you've been taught to fix. To prevent further backflow, a complex clogged drain should be handled immediately by a professional.
If the flooding is not due to rainfall, start removing the water. Having a proper, functioning sump pump system is worth every penny in these situations. Sump pumps "pump" water in the surrounding area out of the house by drain. Even if you do have a sump pump, you can use another vacuum to absorb water in hard-to-reach areas or areas it couldn't cover. Other than those methods, there's the tried and true 'mop-and-bucket.' You can also soak up remaining water with cloths, rags, and sponges. We recommend reaching out to a professional plumber at Stephens Plumbing to receive assistance with sump pump repair and installation projects.
Remove damaged items from the water as soon as possible. Move them to a well-ventilated area so they can dehydrate thoroughly. The longer you wait to dry out valuable items, the more vulnerable they become to mold and mildew. Belongings that are already showing mold damage should be discarded. It can be tempting (and understandable) to cling to sentimental items even if they are beyond repair. Whether to keep them or not is ultimately at your discretion, but if they are decayed severely, there are associated health risks to keep in mind. Use anti-mold spray to target fungus on the spot.
Objects are not the only elements that can be damaged. If you have carpeting in your basement, you will most likely have to rip it up in the event of intense flooding. Water can seep through the carpet and harm the flooring underneath if left soaking.
Give your basement at least a couple days to dry. Open all doors and windows and turn on fans to move the drying process along as much as you can. Raised airflow will also promote circulation of healthy air, which is important when you're dealing with increased amounts allergens from the flooding (mold and mildew). Dehumidifiers can also be used to rid additional moisture from the air.
Once your basement is dry, wash all your surfaces thoroughly however you see fit. You may want to hire a professional cleaning crew specializing in this kind of cleanup to help sanitize your basement.
Report the flood to your insurance company. Find some time - amidst the chaos of piecing your basement together - to contact your home insurer to confirm your coverage. Easier said than done, we know, but the sooner you can get back on the mend the better. It's also a good idea to get an inspection by a professional plumber to make sure there are no glaring problems in the aftermath.


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Todays card is for the new challenge at Polka Doodles which I picked......the theme is 'Through the Window' so you're looking through to the design, apologies if this is a bit of a challenge but it is the last one until the new year, we will be back on Jauary 6th with a new challenge for, and there is also a £10 giveaway to spend at Polka Doodles for one random lucky person.
As soon as I had a play with the stamps called Be Neighbours I knew I wanted to create a Christmas scene, the image has been coloured with Prisma pencils on Kraft with lots of sparkle I used a white gel pen for the snow effect, the papers are from The Magical Winter Cd 2 and the tree and sentiment is from The Christmas Boutique pack which was brought out earlier in the year and is available at WH Smiths.....you get stamps, embellishments, papers, stickers and an inspirational booklet by the teamies over at Polka Doodles. the snow on the windows is Flower Soft and looks realistic although it stuck all over the acetate window due to static......lol, so I spent alot of time cleaning the window.


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Tuk Tuk Tours
Explore Bangkok by the iconic tuk tuk
Explore Bangkok by the iconic tuk tuk
Exploring Bangkok in the iconic Thai tuk tuk can be one of the most fun ways to see the city. These open 3-wheeled vehicles allow you to experience the vibe of the city as you zoom around.
We offer a range of tuk tuk tours in Bangkok to cater for your needs depending on time of day and interests.
Classic Evening Tuk Tuk Tour
from 2,200THB per person
On this tuk tuk tour we will show you the beauty of Bangkok by night and visit some of the famous and not so famous temples,
Semi-adventurous evening food tour
from 2,450THB per person
Combining local food and tuk tuks! On this evening food tour we combine them for a fantastic evening of eating with adventure
The Best of Bangkok
from 2,000THB per person
Some of the things that Bangkok is famous for are temples, markets, food & tuk tuks. On this tour we combine all of these into a
Family Focused Bangkok Adventure
from 6,000THB per booking
Bangkok is a fun city to explore for people of all ages. On this family tour you will spend the afternoon and early evening
Late Night Market Tour
from 5,000THB per booking
Overnight wholesale markets play a vital role in the Bangkok economy and this late night tuk tuk tour provides a unique experience
Our tuk tuk tours can be adapted to cater for special groups and can make a fantastic evening adventure for your team.Find Out More
Night tours are quickly becoming a very popular activity. Exploring Bangkok by Tuk Tuk is fun, and the best time to do it is at
Many companies will happily claim that they have the "Best tour in Bangkok". Until now we have held back on making such claims as there
This is obviously a completely biased list but we thought we would have a little fun and give you 17 reasons why our Bangkok Night
Practically Thailand's national emblem, the humble tuk tuk is at the heart of the Bangkok experience for most first-time visitors – and plenty of repeat


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You might say the county Assembly of Delegates gave the Cape Cod Commission a carrot this week but denied it a stick.
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You might say the county Assembly of Delegates gave the Cape Cod Commission a carrot this week but denied it a stick.
The carrot was narrow approval of a Fertilizer Management District of Critical Planning Concern, the first DCPC to include the entire Cape land mass. Working with industry stakeholders, the land-use agency can now develop and approve a model bylaw to regulate fertilizer use that it will offer to towns to adopt. Each community can adjust it to meet its particular needs and preferences, but each set of regulations must be found consistent with the regional model by the Commission.
That's the carrot. In effect, it's a way to demonstrate how all Cape communities can benefit from a regional approach that allows local leeway.
In other action Sept. 18, the Assembly postponed action on a measure that would have allowed the Commission itself to nominate areas in a Cape town or towns for higher mandatory development review thresholds. This would have served as a tap on the shoulder to towns that have been slow to zone such areas for sustainable economic development.
The review threshold change was basically talked to death, or at least into a coma, tabled until the Commission can make a presentation to the full Assembly. Although the county legislature's government regulations subcommittee had recommended passage unanimously, other delegates had questions. Ironically, those could not be answered by Commission staff present because the Assembly chose not to suspend its rules to allow non-members to speak.
Yarmouth Delegate Suzanne McAuliffe said the proposed change "does not give the towns a voice if the Commission makes the application" to raise thresholds. The appeals process, she said, goes to the same agency that recommended the change.
"There's a little bit of nervousness on my part about the ability to take a region of my town and raise thresholds without my saying yes or no," McAuliffe said.
Speaker Ron Bergstrom of Chatham urged his colleagues to "put aside suspicions that there are secret pro-development people lurking in the Cape Cod Commission who want to raise thresholds to relieve themselves of looking at [mandatory referrals]." He added, "I don't suppose the Cape Cod Commission will spontaneously look around the Cape. It will be responding to regulatory bodies with direct interest in development… This gives towns another opportunity to go past the infighting that occurs and go directly to the Commission and ask that these regulations be changed."
"I'm not asking you to vote this down," said Harwich Delegate Leo Cakounes. "If you feel uncomfortable, as I do, give the Commission a chance. Put it on the agenda so we can understand and vote on it properly."
With one loud "no" from a delegate, the Assembly tabled the matter.Capewide Fertilizer DCPC Created
In the end, seven delegates voted to approve the fertilizer DCPC and seven against. Weighted by population, that meant approval by 57.33 percent vs. 35.39 percent. Orleans Delegate Chris Kanaga, who has a landscaping business, had declared a potential conflict of interest and did not vote.
Cakounes manned the barricades against the proposal, giving no quarter. The former president of the Cape & Islands Farm Bureau drilled down into a recently-released Commission-commissioned report on Cape pesticide and fertilizer use (now posted for a 60-day comment period at www.capecodcommission.org/departments/technicalservices/water/pestfertsstudies/).
By his reckoning, Cakounes said, the figures showed that the Cape is already following the best management practices advanced by U-Mass Amherst for amount of nitrogen applied in fertilizer to home lawns.
"We are approving guidelines and guidelines only," he warned. "Once the regulations are formulated, we will not have the opportunity as an Assembly to vote on these regulations. I have a problem with every single one of them."
The guidelines, Cakounes said, either allow too much variety town by town, thus raising the specter of 15 sets of rules for landscapers to follow, or are already part of best management practices mandated by the state. He objected to proposed education programs not tied to new funding, and to certification programs that he said would add another layer of bureaucracy.
Cakounes said a board of health in a town that's not "farm-friendly" might choose not to exempt agricultural uses from the restrictions.
"I don't feel this is the last time towns will have the authority to deal with nitrogen loading," he said. "When a town does enact a wastewater plan, they can address nitrogen loading in that plan."
Noting her service on the Capewide Ocean Management DCPC, McAuliffe said the fertilizer DCPC would be "the first land-based municipal DCPC" in the Commission's history. "It's perhaps not something we can get our head around in brief discussion today."
Provincetown Delegate Cheryl Andrews looked beyond the DCPC on the table to what she called "the dreaded elephant in the room, a Capewide wastewater DCPC. I was hoping to look at this and see how the Cape Cod Commission approached a Capewide DCPC. I figured this would be a good test."