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Parental Relocations
As society becomes increasingly transient, more and more parents are seeking court approval to move their children to a different jurisdiction. The courts do not make it easy to relocate if you have children since the inevitably the children will not see the non-custodial parent as much as before the move. However, if the noncustodial parent has not been granted parenting time or visitation rights, then their permission may not be necessary.
Factors in Approving Out-of-State Relocation
The court will grant permission for an out-of-state relocation for a custodial parent if it determines that the move is in the child's best interest. This will be determined based on a number of factors, including the following:
- What is the reason for the relocation?
- What kind of relationship does the child have with the noncustodial parent?
- What is the age of the child?
- What is the developmental stage of the child?
- Will the relocation mean a change in the quality of life for both the child as well as the custodial parent?
If the court is satisfied with the answers to these questions, then it may give permission to the custodial parent to move. Permission for relocation will not be granted if the purpose of the move is to interfere with the parenting time of the noncustodial parent.
If you want to work with an attorney who is committed to working with parents to help achieve their objectives that are in line with the best interest of the child when moving out of state, contact our firm or call 410-290-6270 to schedule your appointment.


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To the Editor:
Re "To Get an Internship at City Hall, It's Not Always What You Know" (front page, July 20):
As someone who taught some of the students mentioned in your article, I can assure you that these are excellent, hard-working and conscientious students. If they worked half as hard in their internships as they did in my history classes, City Hall was very lucky. And while their familial connections no doubt helped them land their positions, how is this any different from myriad other instances where those with ties received advantages or priority?
I have no doubt that these students would have been considered on their own merits, and knowing their parents, they would not allow them to coast or to slack off once they arrived at City Hall.
Rachelle E. Friedman
Los Angeles, July 20, 2010
The writer is a former teacher at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School.
To the Editor:
As a college student who last summer applied to 10 internships and heard back from only one of them, I can attest to the frustration of internships being handed out as favors. But I think that most would agree that using connections to get internships and jobs is a part of life, and a phenomenon that occurs in both the public and private sectors. It happens at City Hall, in the White House, on Wall Street and in neighborhood businesses.
I was perplexed, then, as to why the article chose to focus on a group of students who all volunteered, free of charge, to serve New York. What about the hundreds of students who use connections to receive summer internships at investment banks and earn thousands of dollars? While you can't control what connections you have, you can certainly control what you do with your connections, and these students all chose to use them to serve the public at cost to no one.
Eugenie Montaigne
Pelham, N.Y., July 20, 2010
To the Editor:
As a former intern, at the City and State Legislative Affairs Office within the Office of the Mayor during the summer of 2006, I can say my experience differs greatly from the picture painted by the article.
For me, the son of middle-class parents from Woodhaven, Queens, as a then-rising sophomore at Loyola College (Baltimore), it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain real-world work experience in my political science field. Far from being a mere haven for the well connected and wealthy, I found that it afforded me the chance to witness firsthand the inner workings of city government and learn about the relationship between the Mayor's Office and the City Council.
Every intern was treated equally and given the same responsibilities, regardless of who your father or grandfather was. Each of us was expected to behave in a professional manner, mindful of the opportunity being given to us.
To this day, I consider it one of the highlights of my still nascent professional career and am extremely grateful for having had the privilege of serving as a mayoral intern for New York City.
Richard M. Fogal
Concord, N.H., July 21, 2010
To the Editor:
Your article misses the larger point: Internships have become a significant leg-up for college admission, especially in the elite world of private higher education, and then for jobs thereafter. But internships, which usually pay little or nothing, are out of the reach of many students who have to work while in college and in summer to pay for their education. Philanthropy that supports internships is required to even the playing field.
Thomas J. Schwarz
Purchase, N.Y., July 20, 2010
The writer is president of Purchase College, State University of New York.

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Black Diamonds Anyone?
One of the highlights of going to doll conventions for me is the opportunity to see, photograph and sometimes purchase a One of A Kind doll ( okay so that's my favorite part LOL!). I feel extremely blessed to have some truly amazing OOAK works of art in my collection and they mean even more because I have come to know the artists behind the work. One of my all time favorite OOAK artists is Matt Sutton. This past summer at the Ft. Lauderdale Barbie Convention, I was able to add this beauty to my collection and have finally put her in front of the camera. It is always a joy to photograph something sooooo beautiful.
OOAK Silkstone "Black Diamond" by Matt Sutton (http://mattsutton.com/)
And…because the front shots don't really give the full story of the detail that went into this lady…here are some closeups of more detail.
Beautiful Beaux–Part Deux
I felt the need to photograph the new Fashion Royalty convention exclusive by Dressmaker Details on a Silkstone. I also wanted to photograph the adorable dress beneath the shrug….my previous photos really didn't show off that. Also, the gloves are leather-like and fit really, really well on a silkie. LOVE them! I am starting to pull out the holiday stuff for photos so be prepared….Christmas trees will show up randomly from now through January LOL! I am also looking forward to photographing the Fashion Royalty Convention collection when it arrives ( taps foot impatiently while waiting ). Oh and not to mention…but I will definitely mention…I have a couple of new hats by the talented Allyrenee to showcase in some upcoming photos.
Model: Restyled Silkstone Verushka
Ensemble: Dressmaker Details "Beautiful Beaux" ( available at www.windycitydolls.com )
Beyond the Still Monogram
Thanks to a very gracious table mate, I was able to purchase this lovely lady at the F.R. Convention this year. I love the high couture look of the Monogram line by Integrity and this lady fits in very well with my collection. I was also impressed with the promotional photos of the up and coming Monograms for the holidays so I thought I would play around with some more dramatic lighting. Here is my first attempt at trying to sculpt the light into something different. While it isn't perfect yet, I am liking the direction it's taking.
This ladies jewelry is TO DIE FOR!
Beautiful Beaux–Dressmaker Details Convention Exclusive
I am a huge fan of Steven Fraser's work so it can be no surprise that I purchased his Fashion Royalty Convention exclusive this year. He named it Beautiful Beaux and it is indeed beautiful. I adore the faux mink shrug with this.
The fashion is available at Windy City Dolls ( http://www.windycitydolls.com/dressmaker.htm)
**note** the necklace on the mannequin is NOT a part of this fashion. The gloves and the purse are.
Bogue's Vogues Vendredi–Mellow Yellow
I am pulling from the archives here to satisfy a Bogue's Vogues Vendredi. I have had these photos posted on my Flickr account for a while but have not posted them on my blog. I just love High Tea and Savories in this gown. I think the blue flowers really bring out the blue in her eyes much better than her original brown dress does. I love this design of James Bogue in particular and I have a number of versions in different colors.
Model: High Tea and Savories Silkstone Barbie
Dress: Bogue's Vogues ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/boguesvogues )
Will be working on new photos soon….as soon as ballet recital season is done .
Bogue's Vogues Vendredi!
Many of you know I am a huge fan of James Bogue and his work. He has a store on Etsy where he sells his exquisite creations http://www.etsy.com/shop/boguesvogues. I completely adore the styling and workmanship that goes into his designs. His creations never fail to inspire some of my favorite photos and this recent shoot was no exception. I received an especially frothy and pinkalicious ( yes it's a word! LOL!) dress that I could not wait to photograph. Miss High Tea and Savories Silkstone had the pleasure of modeling the dress for the shoot.
Vendredi in French means Friday and I thought it sounded better than Bogue's Vogues Friday
Dark Swan FR Squared gets married
I guess I just wasn't quite finished with Dark Swan in this gown. My first idea when sewing her into this dress was to do a wedding shoot. Somehow, the wedding shoot turned into a high fashion photo first then looped back around for the wedding shoot. Ahhh…the creative process was never a straight line where I am concerned.
The Wall Panel: The Painting Phase 2
The final touch added to the panel was the gilding. This was kind of hard for me because I wasn't quite sure how much or how little to do. In the absence of knowledge I decided to do research and went through many of my travel picture that showed ornate gilded wall panels. Armed with that knowledge I went to town on the wall panel with a fantastic gold gilding pen from Krylon. And here is the finished product…..
Here are some of the products I used on the project
Here are some of the photos I used this wall panel in….
The Wall Panel: The Painting Phase 1
This phase believe it or not…took the longest in this whole process. When spray painting in 1:6 scale, there is one cardinal rule…..PATIENCE. Multiple thin coats gives the best results. I had a large computer box that I had saved to do spray painting projects in. I put a smaller box inside then laid the wall panel flat on that smaller box inside the bigger box. I have spray painted many, many small pieces of doll furniture but never a large wall panel. I was a little worried about my finger strength because I know even coverage relies on consistent and even spraying. I found something in my hardware store that made it soooo very easy to spray paint.
I am never going to do another spray paint project without this handy dandy plastic spray gun. They are fairly cheap too..double yeah! I used Dover white Krylon paint formulated for painting plastic. It took me a good part of one day to paint this panel. You have to spray one coat then wait about 15 – 20 minutes and do the next coat. I lost track of how many coats I did but there were more than 10. It is also important to note that if you are spray painting, you need the air temperature to be above 50 degrees and below 85 degrees for best results. One other thing I learned..the hard way…make sure you have a couple of cans of spray paint and that these cans were purchased at the same time. Much like fabric, spray paint has a certain die lot and if you buy paint at different times, it can have slightly different hues.
Stay tuned tomorrow for The Wall Panel: The Painting Phase 2……..
The Wall Panel: Construction Phase
I have a collection of what I call "gold embellishments". Most are scrapbooking elements. I also use gold escutcheons ( keyhole cover) and other gold embellishments. On this wall panel, I used Jolee's Boutique scrapbooking elements called Leaf Flourish 2 and two larger wood elements that I found at Michael's. The wall panels and wainscoting panels are made out of Resin and are made by Lawbre. I don't believe they make the large panels I used anymore but the wainscoting is still readily available. The crown molding I used at the top is Lawbre also. I ended up using another molding at top of crown molding called egg and dart and I used that on the base board at the bottom to give the piece continuity. The columns are flat resin pieces found at a miniature mail order shop. I also used two basic wood miniature shutters on the bottom of the columns to continue them to the floor. The baseboard for this panel are just two pieces of miniature baseboard glued one on top of the other. I covered all the seams between the components with miniature 1/4 inch chair railing and used the same chair railing to connect the flourishes on both large panels. I glued everything in stages and made sure things dried in between. The picture above shows what it looked like after gluing all the pieces. All of these components were glued on to a 22inch x 28inch trifold foam presentation board. The finished panel measures 15 1/2 inches X 18 1/2 inches.
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Instantly inviting, blending seamlessly with the elements creating a sense of place and style that is timeless, this clever home embraces year round indoor / outdoor living. The entire beautiful outdoor area has been well-considered to offer spaces for outdoor eating, kids playing and just simply relaxing. A limestone walls frames the established and thriving gardens with veggie beds, fruit trees and lawn plus a nearby rainwater tank for watering.
From the north facing garden and alfresco, glass doors slide open to connect the outdoors with the expansive open plan living. With high ceilings and neutral decor, the living is filled with space, light and harmony and provides the perfect environment for everyday family living.
In the heart of the home, the kitchen is well equipped for family meal preparation and has stone bench tops, gas cooktop and dishwasher. The perfect study nook has been created with a full length, built-in wall cabinet and desk, ideal for helping kids with homework whilst cooking dinner.
Affording great warmth and appeal, the carpeted main bedroom has a large built-in robe and an en-suite bathroom with a double shower, vanity and wc. Offering good separation, the two additional bedrooms are well sized, carpeted and include built-in robes plus desks. Close by, the family bathroom has a deep bath, shower, vanity and wc.
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Door hangers Print – Importance of Online Processing of order and delivered
1- Singing is a wonderful factor. Many musicians assume that nobody is really unmusical; it is also something which everyone can practice. Throughout this short article, we'll provide you with some workable suggestions that may help you enhance that innate singing voice.
2- A great prerequisite Door hangers Print has already been the fact that just about everyone is capable of doing understanding how to perform. Infants are known to create really loud seems, because they intuitively grasp the right method: the actual stomach breathing. This ability could be obtained through practice, broadened and then honed especially produce far better musical seem.
3-Every individual comes with a natural selection of sounds known as ambitus. You may also extend this by practicing and instructing. It is based on the relaxed voice, the indifferent scenario.
Door hangers Print – You'll find them through viewing the actual message from the voice in a calm discussion.
4- The posture of the physique ought to provide great conditions for that voice to happen. Remain firm with feet, but unwind. The knees do not have to end up being completely prolonged, but remain versatile. Keep your back again directly, shoulder blades calm and never drawn to ear — even when performing high notes.
5- It is also important to find an appropriate vocal teacher or even choirmaster. In the search, well-being should function as the highest criteria: after the lesson you shouldn't harm anything. So if you're a sore neck or tension in the neck or even shoulder blades, attempt to get into an additional performing lesson or choir rehearsal!
6- Excellent Door hangers Print, focus on relaxing your throat muscle tissue. Being able to move through different stress within the muscle tissue of the neck can help you create much more varied tonalities.
7- 1 useful being active is known as solfa, short with regard to solfege, which you might recognize as the "do lso are mi" scale. As opposed to just perform formless information, you allow the "name" to each be aware as well as perform them up and down the size. A simple search on the internet will help you find a working solfa scale that you can use to rehearse along with.


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Pepper Plant is the latest in agricultural technology. This amazing rainbow pepper plant allows you to plant your own peppers right in the comfort of your own backyard. You can get 5 different peppers in just one plant. As opposed to buying in supermarkets, this product can help you save up money because it is more affordable than grocery peppers.
Buying pepper in the supermarket tends to be too expensive therefore the perfect alternative is the Pepper Plant product. Pepper Plant allows you and your family to grow your own pepper right in your backyard. With one Pepper Plant you can grow up to 30 different peppers and this is around 30 pounds of peppers. It also comes in 5 different varieties of peppers. They turn from black, violet, yellow, orange to red. You can also eat them at any stage and in any color, they would still taste as delicious as ever. Grow your own peppers now with Pepper Plants!
The cost of Pepper Plants is $10.00 plus $13.90 shipping. The special TV offer allows you to receive a second Pepper Plants at the discounted price of only $6.95 for a total price of $30.85.
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page which was taken offline due to Pepper Plants being discontinued. Pepper Plants may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page which was taken offline due to Pepper Plants being discontinued. Pepper Plants may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
Bell peppers are used in any kind of stir-fries and salads. In fact, peppers are wonderful additions to every meal that needs a nice crispy flavoring. Bell pepper is available at almost every supermarket. However, they are sprayed with a lot of insecticides and preservatives before they are being sold. Rainbow Pepper Plants are easy to grow and are fresh grown right at home.
Rainbow Pepper Plants are planted into the soil and provided with just enough of sunlight and water to grow. Rainbow Pepper Plants grows is grown in rows in any garden or even in a pot. There are five different kinds of peppers that can be harvested from the Rainbow Pepper Plants.
The Rainbow Pepper Plants have the following features:
- 3 Rainbow Pepper Plants
- 3 Bertha Pepper Plants
- Rich in Vitamins
- Rich in Minerals
- Produces Fresh Peppers
The Rainbow Pepper Plants are great for any garden and can not only produce for any recipe but also add to the beauty of a garden. Each of the Rainbow Pepper Plant can grow up to 30 bell peppers in each plant at a time.
There is nothing like eating fresh vegetables and fruits that are home grown and free from any insecticides or chemicals. Garden fresh vegetables are always the best for any family. Rainbow Pepper Plants offers 5 different colors of bell peppers that can be consumed from just one plant. There is no need to go hunting for different colors of peppers when making a salad or for pizzas, when they can be grown right at home.
The Rainbow Pepper Plants can grow different kinds of peppers from the same plant. Rainbow Pepper Plants can be used to make pizzas, sandwiches, stuffed peppers, kebabs, salads, etc. The creamiest nacho sauces can also be made with fresh peppers from the Rainbow Pepper Plants. Kids who do not usually eat bell peppers will love to eat the peppers from the Rainbow Pepper Plants because of its sweet taste and absolutely no chemicals. Even adults find that eating peppers from Rainbow Pepper Plants are a much healthier option than other supermarket peppers.
The Rainbow Pepper Plants are very easy to grow and just need enough of sunlight and good soil to grow in. the same way any other plant is watered, even the Rainbow Pepper Plants need watering and does not need any special attention otherwise. Different colors of bell peppers are easy to grow in any climate and are fresh as well.
The next time any vegetarian dish calls for some peppers there is no need to waste time going to the supermarket to find the color and size of pepper that would best suit the dish. The only place that will need looking is a homegrown vegetable garden. Bell peppers are also very expensive in the super market. With the Rainbow Pepper Plants there is no need to waste $3 on every bell pepper that is bought at the supermarket.
Do not buy Pepper Plants online before searching Amazon.
- Alternatives or the same items are always available and sometimes at lower prices.
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Between classes this summer, I'm continuing to work on volume 2 of my workbook series, The Pocket Paper Engineer. The upcoming volume will demonstrate how to construct and glue pop-up props and platforms. It's a big job. First I design the pop-up projects, then I photograph them and adjust the photos in Photoshop. Next I write and illustrate the step-by-step instructions, add more examples of finished illustrations, and test out the results. Since I'm also the publisher, I'll be "on press" in China, checking color and positioning. I'm anticipating volume 2 to be out in the Spring of 2008.
The Pocket Paper Engineer, volume 1, got a great review on the BoingBoing web blog this week. If you've never seen this site, billed as "A Directory of Wonderful Things," it's worth a visit. The review was also carried on another interesting blog, Geekdad.com.


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About Us
Sunflower Prompt Care is located at 3405 NW Hunters Ridge Terrace just off highway 75 and NW 46th Street. We are Topeka's convenient walk-in clinic north of the river. The clinic opened in June 2007 and is a "women-conceived, owned and operated business."
Josie Norris, MD is well known in the Topeka area. Her patient care philosophy involves taking the time to listen to the patient and get to the root of an issue in order to provide quality medical care. This philosophy was the springboard for the establishment of Sunflower Prompt Care. Dr. Norris saw a need in the North Topeka area to bring together a group of qualified medical professionals to provide high-quality care.
Locally owned and operated by three medical professionals who just happen to be moms.
Shammie Felps RN
Josie Norris MD
Finette Gress APRN-C
When you visit Sunflower Prompt care you'll enjoy warm welcoming service backed by expert medical training. Our staff is happy to assist you and will go out of our way to ensure that you are treated like you deserve. Sunflower Prompt Care is committed to providing a positive treatment experience that goes beyond your immediate need and supports you before, during and after you've been treated. No matter what questions or concerns you may have we will work with you to get answers. We strive to make your experience with us as pleasant and satisfying as possible.
Sunflower Prompt Care is a blend of convenience, quality, compassion, and care. We are filling a niche in North Topeka, and our clinic has become a first choice provider, as we offer top quality medical care in a warm, friendly environment. We will work with you to see a provider as quickly as possible and do our best not to rush your appointment.


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Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Patent and Trademark Office (P.T.O.)
Serial Nos. 568,890 and 573,355
April 29, 1988
Neil F. Markva for applicant
Christopher Sidoti
Trademark Examining Attorney
Law Office 5
(Paul E. Fahrenkopf, Managing Attorney)
Before Sams, Rice and Krugman
Opinion by Krugman
Applications have been filed to register 'ESSEX' [FN1] and 'ESSEX' and design [FN2] in the form depicted below
as service marks for communication services, namely, the cable transmission of television.
In each instance, registration has been refused under Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act on the ground that applicant's mark so resembles the previously registered mark 'ESSEX' for pre-recorded video cassettes and pre-recorded video disks; and for motion picture production and distribution services, and cable television programming production and distribution services [FN3] as to be likely, when applied to applicant's services, to cause confusion, mistake or to deceive.
When the foregoing refusals were made final, applicant appealed.
In view of the similarity of the issues to be decided, the Board will determine the question of the registrability of applicant's marks in a single opinion.
Turning to the services, applicant provides cable television broadcasting services to subscribes. Applicant's customers would be those members of the general public in areas wired for cable television who wish to view cable television in their homes or businesses. The record shows that applicant provides programming to its subscribers, and as well, provides hook-up, installation and maintenance services related to the equipment involved.
Registrant's services include, inter alia, cable television programming production and distribution services. Applicant argues that the respective services are offered through different trade channels to different customers in that registrant's services are offered to cable television distributors and program suppliers while applicant's services are offered to the general public. Applicant further argues that registrant promotes its services to the general public through trade publications while applicant promotes its services through newspaper advertising, direct mail, local television advertising and magazine advertising.
It is clear from the record that the respective services offered under the respective marks are neither identical nor competitive. However, it is well settled that in determining the question of likelihood of confusion in a proceeding such as this, services need not be identical or even competitive in order to find confusion to be likely. All that is necessary is that the services be related in some manner or that the marketing conditions are such that they would be encountered by the same purchasers under circumstances that would give rise, because of the marks, to the mistaken belief that the services originate with or are somehow associated with the same source. See: Chemical New York Corp. v. Conmar Form Systems, Inc., 1 USPQ 2d 1139 (TTAB 1986), citing Mobay Chemical Co. v. Standard Oil Co., 163 USPQ 230 (TTAB 1969); Krafts Inc. v. Country Club Food Industries, Inc., 230 USPQ 549 (TTAB 1986) and State Historical Society of Wisconsin v. Ringling Bros.-Barnum Bailey Combined Shows, Inc., 190 USPQ 25 (TTAB 1976).
*2 In the present case, registrant's services, as identified in the registration, encompass cable television programs which are distributed to cable television transmission companies such as applicant for viewing by applicant's subscribers. Applicant argues, in this regard, that registrant's programs would not appear on applicant's cable television stations because said stations are family oriented while registrant produces and distributes adult x-rated films. However, it is settled that in a proceeding such as this, the determination of likelihood of confusion must be based on an analysis of the marks as used in connection with the goods or services identified in he application vis-a-vis the goods or services identified in the registration, and not by what evidence or argument shows those goods or services to be. See: Canadian Imperial Bank v. Wells Fargo, 811 F.2d 1490, 1 USPQ 2d 1813 (Fed. Cir. 1987). Neither applicant's nor registrant's services, as identified in the application and registration, are restricted to particular types of programming and, in the absence of such restrictions, applicant's arguments concerning the present business practices of itself and the registrant are not relevant.
In our view, subscribers to applicant's cable television services would view a variety or programs on their cable television stations including, presumably, programs produced and distributed by registrant wherein registrant's mark would appear in the opening and closing credits. Moreover, the record shows that applicant's marks appear in a television guide distributed or sold to cable television subscribers wherein marks identifying the source of cable television programs (e.g. 'HBO,' 'SHOWTIME') are also prominently shown. This is further evidence of consumers being exposed to marks of these different but related services. We think it likely that where the cable television services and the programs shown on the cable television stations are offered under the same or similar service marks, viewers would believe that the programs and the cable television services were related to, sponsored by or otherwise approved by the same entity. Cf. Walt Disney Productions, et al. v. Buena Vista Telecommunications, Inc., 2317 USPQ 1370 (C.D. Calif. 1982).
Turning to the marks, registrant's 'ESSEX' mark is identical to applicant's 'ESSEX' mark and is identical to the word portion of applicant's 'ESSEX' and design mark. Applicant has characterized the marks as weak marks having a geographical connotation in that they refer to the county of Essex in England. However, aside from the fact that the record is devoid of any evidence to demonstrate whether consumers perceive the term 'ESSEX' as a primarily geographical designation, the weakness argument is of no aid to applicant where, as here, the marks are identical (or virtually identical with respect to applicant's 'ESSEX' and design mark).
*3 Applicant's argument that registrant's mark connotes a sexually oriented meaning due to the nature of the films produced is without any evidentiary support and is entitled to no weight.
With respect to the third-party 'ESSEX' registrations and other evidence of companies using 'ESSEX' as part of their names, this is not evidence of weakness of the term in the cable television field since there is nothing of record demonstrating use by others of marks containing the term 'ESSEX' in connection with either the services rendered by applicant or those related services rendered by registrant. [FN4]
In short, we find the marks to be identical in one case and virtually identical in the other; and the services in connection with which the marks are used are, in our view, related activities to which the identical soncuming group would be exposed, namely the subscriber-viewer of programs on cable television. We believe that when all the relevant factors are weighed, confusion as to source or sponsorship is likely.
Decision: The refusal of registration in each instance is affirmed.
J. D. Sams
J. E. Rice
Members, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
FN1. Application Serial No. 573,355 filed December 13, 1985.
FN2. Application Serial No. 568,890 filed November 18, 1985.
FN3. Registration No. 1,223,256 issued January 11, 1983.
FN4. Applicant's references to third-party registrations for electrical and electronic equipment are not believed to be particularly relevant. Even if these registrations evidenced use of the marks for the recited goods (which they do not), these goods are far removed from the services rendered by registrant.


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Healthy Facts
One of the most exciting stories to emerge in recent years is just how good for your health lupin can be.
For starters, lupin is very high in protein (seed 30%, flour 40%), very low in fat (6%), and because of its minimal starch has a very low Glycemic Index.
What's more, recent dietary research studies have shown that lupin-enriched foods can help lower cholesterol, control blood sugar levels, and even leave you feeling full for longer!
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Much of the photography that I enjoy the most in terms of looking at the world differently involves what I call isolation photography. Simply put, the photographer isolates his subject from it's natural surrounding so that we can focus with him on the object he wants to show us.
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Alexandra Road Community Garden Maintenance - June 2020
Helping support the maintenance of a lovely green space
This is a lovely little garden space run by an equally lovely group of volunteers. The land was gifted to the community by the Council c.25 years ago but numbers of locals involved with the garden have dropped dramatically with people moving on - so they really appreciate the effort and impact a handful of GG members can make. The tidy up is on the first Sunday of each month and is a regular GG Community Mission - please come along and help.
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10:30 - 12:00 Sunday, 7th of June 2020
As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.Ideal for beginners
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Hello Sheffield Good Gym A small group of local residents look after a community garden in Alexandra Road, Heeley, S2 (about 3/4 of the way up the hill from Heeley City Farm on the left-hand side) on a voluntary basis. The council cut the grass and empty the dog bin but we do all the rest to keep it looking tidy and attractive. It's a lovely little space and we're very proud of it. Over the years we have raised small amounts of money through events and/or small grants to make improvements to the garden (e.g. path surfacing/creating beds and planters/buying plants/buying dog bin etc). However, for various reasons (illness, people moving away etc) there are only a small group of us active at the moment and we're finding it hard to keep on top of the weeding, digging and pruning! We've been told about the good gym initiative and wondered whether there would be any possibility of you doing a gardening session (or two!) for us? If this is a possibility then do get in touch and we can discuss it further and give you more information about different sorts of tasks that need doing etc. Kind regards Naomi Cohen and Jane Beale
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It Takes Two
Mr. and Mrs. William and Denise Meyer
By Amy Lynne Hayes
Photography by Jason Nuttle
Call it a "sliding doors" moment. He enters the building as she presses her floor in the elevator. She gets called away by a colleague as he strides down the hall. The two worked in the same building, parked four spaces apart, and even lived on the same street. It was a collection of missed opportunities for an introduction, until one Christmas Eve party. "I had been on a date with his friend the night before, " Denise explained, "and I had no idea why he hadn't called." As it turned out, Bill had contacted this friend and made his own interest known. The friend graciously stepped aside.
Today, 34 years after meeting that Christmas Eve, Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Denise Meyer have built their life in Palm Beach County, quite literally. As chairman of Meyer Jabara Hotels, the properties included within Bill's portfolio are numerous. Real estate is in his blood, having also developed a list of large-scale projects across the South Florida region.
Denise is not one to sit idly by. She is a successful businesswoman as owner and president of The Specialty Shoppe, working in advertising specialties for the last 30 years. She shares with Bill a passion for building and developing that has been carried over into her personal projects. One such endeavor closest to her heart is the purchase and complete renovation of a landmarked 1930s property. It took three years to update the house, which has been the much-loved family home now for over a decade.
Together, the pair plays an active role within the Jewish community. They are founding members of the Temple Judea. Bill is a member of the Executive Committee of the Meyer Jewish Academy, named after Bill's father. Denise was responsible for the interior design of the Military Trail location, and the floor plans of the state of the art, 70,000-square-foot building on Hood Road, scheduled to open in June.
This spirit of nurturing the next generation manifests in the couple's many interests. One of Bill's most prominent roles, from a local perspective, is first as chairman and now treasurer of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. He is extremely proud of the legacy the Kravis Center is creating, both in offering world-class entertainment but also in providing inspiration to the area's youth. The center spends $1 million per year for educational purposes, producing shows and providing transportation for schools in need. "Every child remembers their first experience there," Bill smiles.
The list of their combined successes is impressive. Together, Bill and Denise have left and continue to leave an indelible mark on the community. But their greatest achievement, in their own opinion, is their two children. Their son and daughter have learned a strong work ethic and compassion for those from different circumstances. Core family values hold precedence over all other considerations. And that perhaps is the best legacy of all.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris & Sandy Colter
By Jennifer Tormo
Photo courtesy of the Colter family
Sandy and Chris Colter have been through a lot. More than some people will ever go through. But chatting with them, you might not know it. They laugh and smile so easily. But they are not afraid to cry either, or openly share a story others might find too traumatic to discuss. Because in the end, the Colters believe that it all happened for a reason.
That reason is their 4-month-old baby boy, Bryce. Sandy believed she wouldn't be able to have children, so it came as a surprise to her when she found out she was pregnant. But when the Colters went in for a 12-week-check-up, the doctor went quiet. The news he shared was something they never could have braced themselves for: Their child had an extra chromosome and probably wouldn't come to term. Sandy was given the option to terminate the pregnancy. "Most parents take it as a death sentence," Sandy says.
But she just couldn't do that. She held on longer, but by 16 weeks her baby's heartbeat was gone, and at 17 weeks, just before Thanksgiving 2012, Sandy delivered her baby's body. The Colters named him Malachi – "our angel; our messenger."
The Colters spent the holidays in a fog of grief. After the new year, they went on a cruise to clear their minds, regroup and heal. When they returned to their home in Port St. Lucie, they had a wonderful surprise waiting for them – Sandy was pregnant once again.
This time the pregnancy was normal. The delivery at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center even went so smoothly that the midwife said it was one of her top three easiest deliveries, ever – and she'd practiced deliveries for 20 years. Bryce Colter was born a healthy baby boy.
Everything was fine. Until it wasn't.
The day after his birth, Bryce stopped breathing. He turned blue. Doctors rushed him into the NICU. He'd suffered a brain hemorrhage and stroke. The doctors were having trouble keeping his breathing under control. About every hour, he'd stop breathing. The newborn could have brain damage, and worse, might not even make it through the night. The Colters couldn't hold or comfort their new baby. Instead, they could only hover over his little body, which was wrapped in tubes.
"The books you read and advice you get from other people – nobody ever prepares you for a baby going into the NICU," Chris says.
Eventually, Bryce was transferred to a level-three NICU at Miami Children's Hospital, where he finally began to make a rapid recovery. Today, he is home with the Colters, doing much better. Though they may not know the full extent of damage caused by his stroke – or even what caused the stroke – until Bryce is older, the Colters are confident he is healing well.
"Even though we have to give him seizure medication and hook him up to a monitor at night, he's so strong. He inspires us. He's a very happy baby," Sandy says.
The Colters credit their strong faith in God for getting them through difficult times, and of course the strength they find in each other. Sandy and Chris are a team in every way – they own a photography business together, Artigraphs Photography, and run a personal blog, "He Said She Said." Long before they married eight years ago, they were best friends. That friendship slowly grew into something more. Their strong relationship prepared them to face any obstacle – even the unthinkable.
"Chris has been a rock. It has worked out that when one of us is weak the other one is stronger. ... I can't imagine having anybody else as my husband, much less the father of my child. And now I'm going to cry," Sandy says, finally getting emotional after having shared so much.
No matter what, the Colters know they have each other.
Mr. and Mrs. Drew and Amy Rothermel
By Amy Lynne Hayes
Photo courtesy of the Rothermel family
She's carrying on her grandparents' legacy. He plays an integral role. The two first crossed paths in 2005, in the usual manner of colleagues whose interactions never strayed from a professional context. They were both involved in the business of addiction treatment. Amy is the granddaughter of Jack and Mary Jane Hanley, founders of the Hanley Center in West Palm Beach. Drew worked for the Caron Foundation, another organization dedicated to recovery. Today, they have merged forces, both professionally and personally, in a dynamic relationship solidified by a mutual interest in the greater good.
The pair was married in 2009. The merger between the Caron Foundation and the Hanley Center in 2012 provided the perfect scenario for the two. Drew now serves as the president and successor, and the facility has continued Hanley Center's 28-year tradition of being within the family. Amy was able to come on board and play a more active role in the business her grandparents founded. That is, until recently.
The Rothermel family splits their time between Pennsylvania and South Florida. Drew commutes as often as twice a month to oversee the Florida locations. Amy travels as well, although near the end of 2013 she was staying put. The couple was renovating their Pennsylvania home, as well as preparing for an addition. They welcomed their first child on Dec. 23 – a baby boy. By happy coincidence, Amy's best friend in South Florida was also due around the same time. Their two children could be as little as 10 days apart in age. Drew has two children from a previous marriage, rounding out a very happy family of five.
To hear this couple's interaction described is to know a storybook love story. Amy's subtle, witty humor plays well off of Drew, and the two engage in an entertaining banter that exemplifies their union as a match well made. "Common interests and common value systems are key to successful relationships," Drew explains. He and Amy are both cut from the same cloth. This compatibility manifests itself in both the private and public spheres.
The Caron Foundation treatment centers specialize in adolescents and young adults, while the Hanley Center is renowned for its efforts with their programs targeting older adults and the Baby Boomer generation. Combined, these two pioneers of addiction treatment offer patients multidisciplinary treatment plans targeted to the individual needs of each participant. With Drew at the helm, he and Amy are able to successfully continue the work her grandparents started – lending a helping hand to a community in need. And they are doing it together.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Lucille Targonski Jr.
By Amy Lynne Hayes
Photography by Jason Nuttle
They're high school sweethearts. They rode the same bus each day in their Connecticut town. He sat near the back, she always in the front. She'd spied him in the large mirror the driver used to keep an eye on things. "I thought, 'Hmm… very interesting,'" she remembers. He finally got up the nerve to ask one of her friends for her number. And from 15 years of age, the rest is history.
Lucille and Paul Targonski were married at age 19. He was in the Air Force; both graduated from Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport, Conn. Two of their three sons were born while he was in the service. The second arrived in September, and Paul left the service that October. He took a position with helicopter company Sikorsky for $2.52 per hour. At least he was home. Lucille played the part of "domestic engineer," taking care of the family while Paul worked and put himself through night school for engineering under the G.I. Bill.
Air space began to get too congested in the Northeast. Sikorsky decided to open an aircraft facility in West Palm Beach in 1977, sending engineers and mechanics down temporarily for several months at a time. By 1980 they decided to relocate workers permanently, and were looking for volunteers. Paul had been down to Florida as a temporary worker with the company, and asked Lucille if she would be willing to make the jump. Lucille's family was mostly in the Northeast region, and coming from a close-knit Italian background the transition would require an adjustment. In the end, she supported her husband and followed him down south to Florida.
Paul worked for that helicopter company for 44 years. It took a triple bypass surgery in 2011 to convince him to retire. Both he and Lucille had similar operations that same year, only months apart. Lucille had a heart valve replaced on Feb. 17, the day after their wedding anniversary. Paul was having symptoms himself, but waited to be checked out so he could be there for Lucille. On May 4, he went in for his own heart surgery. They stood by each other's sides throughout their recoveries and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 16, 2013.
Paul enjoyed his work. Retirement was not on his agenda. But as he rested on recuperation leave after his surgery, he decided then it was time. He retired in July 2011, and the couple now has more time to devote to what they want. This often includes trips to visit their three sons, and their five grandchildren. They go back to Connecticut each Christmas, driving straight through the 22-hour trip by car. And though they split the driving, and enjoy the quality time spent with loved ones, they are always happy to return to the state they never realized they would live in forever. "We call it our 'appreciation tour,'" Lucille smiles, "because we always appreciate coming back to Florida." And it's quite an idyllic life they have here too.


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In May 2015, our hotel received the Marketing Award for our Earth Hour projects, out of all DoubleTree hotels in America! We received $500 to be used for future Sustainable projects and an Earth Hour plaque. Below is a picture of a design our team members (and one helpful young guest!) created in the sand on Earth Day, to remind our Guests & Community to REUSE, REDUCE & RECYCLE and LOVE OUR EARTH! Our Team Members also conducted several beach clean-ups throughout the day, picking up litter and cigarette butts to keep our beach and Gulf waters beautiful! We shared this story and pictures on our Facebook & Twitter pages to help bring more awareness to our Earth Day activities!
Below are more awards we received in recent years:
* TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award
for 6 consecutive years of Excellence
* 7 time Annual Pride Award for Quality
Presented to the Top 10 hotel properties based on three key components: Brand Consistency Index, Guest Loyalty, DoubleTree by Hilton Brand Promise Report Ranking
* 5 time CARE Cup Winner
Presented to the hotel that achieves the highest quarterly or annual scores
* 2 Time Hospitality of Excellence Award
Presented to hotel properties with the highest aggregate survey scores specific to the Hospitality measures: Helpfulness of Hotel Staff, Helpfulness of Front Desk, Helpfulness of Maintenance Staff, Helpfulness of Housekeeping Staff, Staff Made Me Feel Welcome, Problem Resolution and Recognition as a Return Guest
* 6 Time Crystal Cookie for Community Service
Presented to hotel properties that best exhibit our CARE Culture to the local Community—through outreach efforts both as a hotel and/or through individual Team Member efforts
* 2 Time Social Media Award Winner
* 3 Time Business of the Year
Click below to view our TripAdvisor online reviews:
Guest Compliment submitted via email by Diana & Shane, who were married here on April 16, 2016:
I just wanted to tell you how amazing the wedding turned out to be…it was a beautiful ceremony and everyone RAVED about the food at the welcome dinner and the reception. It was just what we were hoping for. Thanks again for everything!
Wedding Wire Review posted April 13, 2016 by Heather, bride who was married at our resort on April 9, 2016:
As a Chicago bride planning a destination wedding on a realistic budget, I chose the DoubleTree in Redington for it's reasonable rates, beach front location, and tiki bar. What I was not expecting were the added bonuses of an incredibly friendly & accommodating staff, impeccably spotless facilities, fantastic tasting buffet, stunningly gorgeous ceremony, highly responsive & communicative event coordinator (Marie Molina), and overall dreamlike beauty of my reception. I'm still floating somewhere on cloud ten. My guests numbered just over 100, with 8 children and 2 infants, and I could not be happier with my decision to throw my wedding at this amazing hotel. Every single one of my guests made a point to tell me how beautiful it looked, how delicious it tasted, and how outstanding the service was. What more can you ask for? "Good value" is the understatement of the century. And those cookies…Pro tip: splurge and get those for your guests as favors. They are the perfect finishing touch!
Wedding Wire Review posted by Joanne, bride who was married at our resort on December 13, 2014:
Marie was wonderful to work with. She made our wedding day so special. She coordinated everything so well and everything went so smoothly. Everyone had a wonderful time. It was a beautiful event. We have no complaints.
Guest Review posted on Wedding Wire by Bride "Erika", who was married at our resort on October 20, 2014:
Our wedding ceremony was on the beach and the reception in the sunset rooms overlooking the beach. The event was perfect! Marie and her staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was set up as we wanted and even added some special touches to make it even better! The whole experience from planning to execution with Marie was stress free and enjoyable. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone!
Guest Review posted on Wedding Wire on August 11, 2014 by Bride "Janice", who was married at our resort on June 28, 2014:
"Dream Wedding come true A+++. We are honored to leave our excellent feedback for the DoubleTree Beach Resort at Redington, FL. This was our destination wedding and reviews were extremely important along with the resort's customer values. We made a great choice by choosing this resort and best of all we had the opportunity to work with Marie Molina who was truly an amazing person to work with. She took care of all my concerns and was always quick to respond. We had a vision for our dream wedding and Marie was more than willing to help out on our every need along with her coworkers. Debbie who also had to reassure my fiancé that every need would be taken care of did a great job. The customer was exceptional and clean. We literally supplied all the décor for our vision to come true but this would not have been possible without an amazing team. From one bride to another I highly advise that you consider booking your wedding at the DoubleTree Beach Resort."
Guest Compliment submitted via email from a guest with the SunTrust Group on March 12, 2014:
"The meeting went well. The room, food and service were excellent. I will definitely be using your services again."
Guest Compliment submitted via survey from bride and groom from wedding held on February 21, 2014:
"The hotel staff were very accommodating. It's great that they ask us a time for the hotel room to be cleaned. They were helpful when we had to switch rooms. The banquet staff was EXCELLENT. I cannot say enough about how GREAT Marie is. The team she had working our event was friendly and helpful also. I could not have asked for anything to change or done differently. FIVE STARS to all who worked on this!"
Guest Compliment submitted via email from a guest with the Cousin Corporation on February 20, 2014:
"I wanted to sincerely thank you for all of your hard work in setting up our reception for our ambassadors' last night. They were raving about the place this morning here at the office and we couldn't have asked for a better set-up. You and your staff have been so helpful with coordinating everything for our retreat and I want you to know how much I appreciate that."
Guest Compliment submitted via email from a guest with the Superior Uniform Group on July 25, 2013:
"The service, food, set up, everything was excellent, just like before and it is why we keep coming back…excellent service, don't think they could do better."
Guest Compliment submitted via survey from two guests with the Oracle Group on May 2, 2013:
"The staff as a whole is very friendly and helpful – I am treated like part of the community and I really enjoy that!"
"…your beach is fantastic, your staff is so incredibly friendly and helpful and I just love the town and the hotel! Kudos to everyone at your fine establishment, I think other hotels have a lot to learn from you all. That's why we'll be back!"
Guest Compliment submitted via email from a guest with the Gleaner Group on March 18, 2013:
"The Board was pleased with their accommodations and the meeting went very well. They were well fed and cared for. I appreciate the extra effort put forth by your staff…We hope the Board will decide to return to Florida next year."
Guest Compliment submitted via email from a guest with the CCYS Group on May 9, 2012:
Thank you and thanks to all of the great staff at your hotel. Everyone was very hospitable and certainly made our stay enjoyable! Your hotel is most definitely a class act! We appreciated it.
Guest Compliment submitted via email from a guest with Mercer Landmark Corporation on April 4, 2012:
I've only heard good reviews from the board members (who attended Mercer Landmark meetings in March) about the Doubletree. Some of the feedback I've heard is, "The staff was very friendly and helpful," "It was a very clean place to stay," "The food selection was great," We enjoyed the Tiki Bar," "The attractions around the hotel were great," – One board member asked me about the room rates because he's wanting to bring his family there in the future! I told my husband if we ever go to Florida, I'd love to bring my family! Now that I know this is a place to be, Florida is on our list as well:) Thanks to Kay and Marie for going above and beyond, everyone loved their stay. Thanks for making Mercer Landmark feel welcome 🙂
Guest Compliment submitted via email from a guest with Imtronics on February 14, 2012:
Steve and I want to thank you both for making Steve's party such a success! We thoroughly enjoyed your staff and they took incredible care of us and our guests. What a great crew!! The rooms were perfect, the set-up perfect, the food and service fantastic and, best of all, we had lots of laughs with the Doubletree folks! Again, many thanks, and please thank David for making breakfast "happen"…beyond the call of duty.
Guest Compliment submitted via email from a guest with CE Power Systems on January 20, 2012:
I neglected to drop my comment card in the box but I wanted to share some specific comments with you if I may. First to you for going above and beyond to help us with dinners and with the morning workouts and making sure all things were in place with the contract. Second, the person who cleaned my room…I feel like housekeeping goes unnoticed and unappreciated a lot of times. She did extra little things in cleaning my room that I noticed and I appreciate what she did. (I was in room 312 in case you want to give her a personal commendation). Third, the guys at the front desk were wonderful. We played musical rooms the first night and they just rolled with it and made it all work without getting rude or frustrated with us. Next, the concierge guys…they really hustle around that place! They were very helpful with our deliveries and with making sure we were taken care of for dinner. Overall, a great team and we would be happy to stay there again.


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Violence claims 67 lives, injures 250 across Iraq
At least 67 people have been killed and more than 250 others wounded in a series of bombings and other terrorist attacks across Iraq, where people prepare to celebrate the end of a fasting month. Fifteen explosions and several incidents of terrorism hit 10 cities and towns across the country on Thursday, AFP reported. In the capital, Baghdad, six people were killed and 26 wounded when a car bomb detonated in the northern neighborhood of Husseiniyah. In al-Garma, near the central city of Fallujah, gunmen attacked a police checkpoint, killing four officers killed and three others wounded. Three others were also wounded when a roadside bomb struck emergency responders and civilians who rushed to the shooting scene. In the northern town of Daquq, Kirkuk province, a bomber killed six policemen and wounded 25 people after he blew himself up at an anti-terrorism department's compound. In the northern city of Kirkuk, four car bombs exploded within 45 minutes, which left two people dead and injured more than 30 others — among them a number of security forces. Further south, three roadside bombs rocked the town of Tuz Khurmatu near the home of a district chief, killing his wife and leaving him and his three sons wounded. In Kirkuk's town of Dibis, two roadside bombs near the home of a police captain killed his brother and wounded four others, including the captain himself. Eighteen people were also wounded in explosions that took place in the northern city of Mosul and central city of Taji as well as al-Khalis and Baqouba in the eastern province of Diyala. On Wednesday, 13 people were killed in attacks north of Baghdad. The hike in violence in Iraq comes ahead of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan and is viewed as one of the major Muslim festivities.


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Opting for one of grandeur and mood, Patrick and Ling had their minds set on the now-defunct Tanjong Pagar railway station. As though a reflection of their personalities, they easily brought out an atmosphere of dark elegance and uniqueness.
Yet as a far cry from their pre-wedding, Patrick and Ling's wedding day was jovial and filled with good vibes. It was a union of two differing individuals; while Ling shied away from attention and the romantics, Patrick constantly had a way to impress her. The wedding was one of simplicity, brimming with warmth and laughter as guests brightened up the ambience with their cheers and well-wishes, filling the space and into the day.


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It was dad and lad day at the dojo. Everyone opted to stay home with the storm approaching.
We worked on 3 mount attacks. the first one was the high mount armbar. The review of this attack went smoothly and the confidence Aidan has in this attack was good to witness as he had my arm bending the wrong direction. Next we reviewed the Americana and remembering to grapevine at least one leg to shutdown a sweep attempt. The Americana has earned a solid spot in the tool box. We played with the s mount armbar however we decided to work that armbar and stay on top. It took a little more work to get this one looking sharp. We nailed it after drilling repeatedly.
Once we accomplished our armbar work I showed Aidan a sweep from side control. When he was rolling last Saturday he started working the sweep not knowing that he was doing the right things. He just need the final piece of the puzzle to make it work. It will need a little time with an opponent his size to add it to his tool box.
See you all Saturday.
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Company Name: Prime Motor & Leasing Pte. Ltd.
License Number: 113/2016
Contact Number: 6366 6000
Website: http://www.primecars.com.sg
Address: 61 Ubi Avenue 2, #01-03 Automobile Megamart, Singapore 408898
Description: Prime Motor & Leasing Pte. Ltd. is a licensed moneylender in Singapore.
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Shortly after I purchased shares of KHC last week, I decided to jump back into the action. Mr. Market presented two opportunities for investments that were on my watch list. So I couldn't resist the opportunity to add some nice dividend income, right? Here is why I purchased additional shares of Kraft (again) and initiated a new position in National Grid (NGG)!
Overall, this post my be brief/shorter than some of my other purchase articles. It isn't that I didn't research my investment decision. But I performed a detailed analysis of KHC in my last purchase article and Lanny did an excellent job summarizing NGG's current profile in his last purchase article. So I don't want to duplicate work. However, I will make sure to cover some of the important points in this article!
Stock Purchase #1 – Kraft Heinz Corporation (KHC)
Last week, I purchased shares of KHC at $57.93/share. KHC performed well in our stock screener as well. Their P/E ratio was below the broader market, the company's payout ratio wasn't too bad, and their dividend yield is solid. Sure, their dividend growth had a question mark based on the fact that the company did not increase their dividend in August. However, it wasn't anything that was too concerning for me.
The, the day after I purchased shares at $57.93, KHC opened down over 3%! If I liked the metrics one day before, and there was no new news released, then how could I not buy more shares when the price fell? The answer was that I couldn't.
I purchased 10 additional shares of KHC at $56.55/share. This purchase added $25.00 in forward dividend income. In total, I own 60.425 shares of the consumer staple giant. The position produces $151 in forward dividend income. If the price continues to fall, I may continue to build this position.
Stock Purchase #2: National Grid (NGG)
National Grid was a company that was not initially on my radar when I put together my September watch list. However, the utility sector continues to fall, which brought NGG and other great yielding companies on my radar. Then, I performed a quick sector analysis over my traditional investing portfolio (more to come in a later article) and determined that I was underweight in the utility sector. As with most purchases, Lanny brought a stock on my radar. Naturally, I loved his analysis and agreed with his conclusions, so I was convinced to initiate a position in NGG.
Here are some of the quick details. I'll use the metrics from Lanny's purchase article since my purchase price was essentially the same as his. Their P/E Ratio is ~7X, significantly below the broader market and the utility industry. Their dividend payout ratio is 41% and the company has demonstrated an ability to grow their dividend going forward. Thanks for doing the leg-work with this purchase Lanny. This company definitely crushes our stock screener!
With that in mind, I purchased 29 shares of NGG. This added $88.45 to my forward dividend income total. Since the company pays semi-annually in January and August, it will be a while before I receive my first payment from the company. However, I'm excited about adding this high yielding utility! Similar to Kraft, I will continue to add to my position if the stock price continues to fall or even remain at its current levels.
Summary – $113.45 in additional dividend income
All in all, another exciting week in the stock market and glad to move some cash from the sidelines! I couldn't be happier with my purchases and the opportunity to add $113 in forward dividend income to my portfolio. Lanny's new goal is to pump up his traditional investment account. Fortunately for me, both these purchases were in a traditional investment account and not my Roth IRA. While I still have a long way to go to reach Lanny's level, I'm slowly starting to build up my traditional account!
What are your thoughts about the purchases? Are you a fan of KHC, NGG, or both? Would you have looked at other utilities over NGG? What about other consumer staple stocks?


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12th Annual Mac Arnold Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival
Come for a fun weekend of music, food and shopping. Mac Arnold will be performing all three days with the following opening acts: Wanda Johnson & Shane Pruitt 4/26, Kami Ocean 4/27, SONG Band and Michael Wolf 4/28. There will be food and craft vendors set up along Depot Street. This is a free event for the entire family.
The dates for this event have already occurred, please check back again for new dates.
- Presented By: City of Fountain Inn
- Dates: April 26, 2018 - April 28, 2018
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Location: Commerce Park
- Address: 110 Depot St, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
- Phone: 864-724-8044
- Time: 4-10 pm
- Price: Free!


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Thursday, August 5th, 2010
qooxdoo 1.2 and 1.1.1 released
Qooxdoo framework folks report a new release. Update includes a virtual list for handling really big numbers of items.
It takes full advantage of qooxdoo's data binding layer, so another demo shows how you can create an extended list with custom renderers. The virtual List is marked as experimental, and we look forward to include user feedback as we continue with the development of additional virtual widgets.
API Viewer API Viewer now supoprts distinct tabs for class or package descriptions. Included is a 400+ page PDF manual!
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"I still don't see it."
We had been birding for about an hour at Maryland's Patuxent Research Refuge when Pat spotted the heronlike bird hidden in the tall reeds. She directed me to it, but the bird's camouflage coloring had me stumped.
"It's just to the left of halfway between those two dead trees," she explained.
Another 15 seconds of frustration passed, then a delighted, "I see it!"
Finding an American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is challenging even when a friend is telling you where to look. The bird is a master of disguise.
Bitterns are medium-size brown-and-white herons. They stand 2 feet tall and have a wingspan that exceeds 3 feet. The difficulty in finding them is not their size but rather their superbly cryptic colors and that they often stand motionless for long periods.
Viewed from the front, bitterns show bold vertically streaked chests and bodies of rufous brown against a dingy white background. They have brown heads with darker brown caps. Thin white eyebrows arch over yellow eyes. A malar streak, the bird's "moustache," is another streaky element.
The bill is long and heavy with a sharp tip, but its combination of yellow and gray adds to the subtle presentation. The short legs are yellow-to-greenish, as are the feet.
From behind, all you see are brown upper parts flecked with black.
To make matters even more challenging, bitterns are most active at dusk. And if startled, they point their bills skyward and sway gently, perfectly mimicking the wind-tossed reeds around them.
The sexes look alike.
The easiest way to find bitterns is to listen for them in the spring. As part of his efforts to establish territory and attract a mate, the male bittern emits a bizarre, loud vocalization. A deep, resonant "pump-a-lunk" is issued on the breeding ground. The sound is made by gulping air to inflate the throat and then swallowing the air and instantly expelling it. The sound is reminiscent of an old-fashioned hand water pump is the inspiration for one of the bird's folk names: thunder pumper.
Bitterns are relatively common in the right kind of freshwater — rarely saline — marsh. They prefer big bodies of water — more than 10 acres — with lots of tall emergent vegetation like cattails, and plenty of shallow water where they can feed.
They range from the northern half of the United States up to northern Canada during the breeding season. As the cooler weather advances, the birds retreat to their wintering grounds. In the East, that means the Atlantic Coast from the Chesapeake south to Florida and across the entire Gulf Coast. In the West, the American bittern winters along the Pacific Coast from British Columbia to Mexico and into Central America.
The bittern we were watching — now that I found it! — was standing stock still, with its thick neck slightly extended and its head held horizontal. If I had had my spotting scope, I might have been able to see the bird's downcast eyes, focused slightly inward. The rather comical look of a cross-eyed heron was purely functional, as the heron looked for the tiny movements of its prey.
When a bittern sees a tadpole swimming below, the bird starts to lower its head imperceptibly while swaying slightly side-to-side. Then a lightning strike from that ferocious bill captures or kills the unsuspecting prey!
American bitterns eat all manner of aquatic food, from fish and frogs to crayfish and carp. They eat lots of insects and the occasional snake or vole.
Because they need the food to come to them, bitterns are reliant on healthy wetlands that produce abundant biological life. The loss of large emergent wetlands has had a significant impact on this species. The massive decline of these specialized ecosystems has mostly been stemmed by regulations dating to the George H. W. Bush administration. Unfortunately, and perhaps lethally, the new administration is looking to roll back wetland definitions, overturning decades of scientific research.
Females appear to do all of the work of raising new birds. They build the nest among reeds, lay and incubate the eggs, feed the nestlings and provide protection.
I lowered my binoculars to scan the marsh for other birds, but soon was back for another look. It only took a few seconds to locate the bird again.
Our brains are wired to recognize patterns. Now that I had a firm visual image of the bittern, seeing that pattern again was easy.
The American bittern had been hiding in plain sight. There was nothing impeding my view except my failure of recognition. There was a larger truth in that, I reflected, thinking of all of the times I have failed to recognize an unfamiliar yet distinct pattern. Broadening my experiences, visual and otherwise, helps to bring new patterns into focus.
Time for new experiences, I thought. The delightful shock of recognition awaits.


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Ho idee molto libere e tranquille sulla vita quotidiana e in generale.
Like to meet on a nudist beach and have a skinny dip .enjoying the sun and wind on our naked bods and go for a walk and talk
Coffee at Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks. Must get to knew each other first, right? Then, maybe a movie or dinner. I love mini golf. Lots of cool places in central Fl.
My first date will b going to movies, going to events like sports or whatever to etc
Go for stroll to playing game of tennis or basketball i like to be physically active
Something, somewhere comfy. NO pressure, just be ourselves...
I miss the beach, I would like to be there and walk
Hi fom Italy: Can we play pool, checkers?
playing bascket ball and lunch
going camping & being out in the woods around the campfire
go to the beach have fun be our self
A nice sailing day, good food after it and water... A lot of water around :-)
Take a long walk on the beach or just relax and enjoy the view. Go biking or inline skating. Walk the dog along the lake. Go to a cafe and talk to get to know each other.


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Mayhem by Elizabeth Harris. October 2015.
Winner of the Gival Press Novel Award.
When the author, Elizabeth Harris, was eleven years old, she was taken to a small Texas town to visit an old aunt who was waited on by a "white woman." The woman wasn't a servant. Nor was she a relative, or a friend exactly. Later Elizabeth, intrigued, asked her mother who or what the woman was. A companion, a guest? No, her mother said, no. "Then what is she?" she asked. Her mother couldn't or wouldn't say.
As the seed of the novel (and a very good novel it is) this might remind you of Henry James's famous words, in "The Art of Fiction," that a writer must be "one of the people on whom nothing is lost." He was countering Walter Besant's somewhat ludicrous claim that a writer must write, and write only, from extensive personal experience. James cited an English novelist he knew, "a woman of genius," who needed no more personal experience than a passing glance, as she ascended a staircase, of young people "seated at a table round a finished meal" to serve as the basis for a brilliant tale much lauded for its authenticity.
Harris does something similar, though more, building on the first impression: there were other visits, when she was still a girl, in the 1950s, to other small towns, and other live-in, "able-bodied white women." When she's grown, they continue to haunt her and she wonders "how to explain those women's hold" on her memory; she discovers that, invariably, "stories of wrong clung to these women."
To know why, you have to understand a culture, not just of rural Texas, or the South, but most of America, especially between World Wars I and II. Harris leads us to inhabit the time in the hundred ways a good novelist does: the aromas in a kitchen of the time, how droplets fly in sparkles off the ends of fingers, swimming in the river, the avenues of sun through the pines … And of course the people. This isn't the place to get deep into family histories, but Harris's characters are as true and memorable as any in American literature. If there's an oddity in this novel it's that Harris at times cites other novelists; she notes that her old aunt, Auntie Theriot, might have been conjured by Katherine Anne Porter (born not so far from the town of the novel). We may wonder, why does she tell us this? it's as if the author is trying to disarm, saying this may seem familiar, but please stay with me. She needn't have asked—we're with her all the way; her Aunt Theriot is far more interesting than any Granny Weatherall. Other characters who populate the book are from German families that immigrated to Texas in the 1800s, Kunkles and Schlegels and Heimsoths; and there are the Gants (shades of Look Homeward, Angel), the Southern contingent, who are courageous, blockheaded, at times admirable (one wins a Bronze Star in the Pacific in World War II), and at times detestable. No one is worse, though, than Charlie McCoy, who is, interestingly, both perpetrator and victim of terrible events. He is unforgettable and wonderfully so—real and vile and whiny—or as the author says, he's like a "greasy residue" in the memory.
By the time we arrive at the brutal crime at the center of the book, we've begun to understand that the real mayhem of the title is something far greater than any of these characters understand; it expands like a subtle earthquake, or like silent ripples in a pond. It won't give anything away here to say there's a trial and the verdict is "Guilty." But it's not that simple. The crime may not have happened, or not entirely. As readers we may think the true crime is the one committed by the town against the "white woman." She does have a name, Evelyn. She is one of the Kunkle girls, who married a Gant. We all know of crimes that can't be prosecuted because witnesses are afraid to testify, or crimes that are obvious yet maddeningly elude justice as in Truman Capote's novella "Handcarved Coffins," but Harris's mayhem is more strange, something that can't even be acknowledged by anyone. Only Auntie Theriot comes close to the truth, and only after many years (at about the time the novelist, Elizabeth Harris, actually visited her). Finally, we readers know; and at last Evelyn has her victory, though only a small one—as in life.
But wait, the story's not over. All along, the author has been telling us (in her welcome, unpretentious way) about her art—remember her odd references to other novelists? Quietly this has been striking to the deepest truth of what she is trying to do, and sets up the last chapter. It is only a page and a half, and is an amazing piece. It makes the novel suddenly grow larger, in a surprising way, and is nothing short of brilliant.
This novel is strongly recommended.
Author Elizabeth Harris won the John Simmons Prize awarded by University of Iowa Press for her first book, The Ant Generator. Her individual stories have appeared Antioch Review, Epoch, Chicago Review, North American Review, Shenandoah, and anthologies such as The Iowa Award and New Stories from the South. She won a Faulkner Pirate's Alley competition for an earlier novel. She teaches creative writing and literature at the University of Texas-Austin.


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Part 11-20
Monday, 25 June 2007
Comic headings
When i do the lettering of a comic, i often also do some of the logos or headings or titles; i don't know how this is called in proper English. Here is one that I did last week. It is the title of a story, done in the style of the original title:
Opening van zaken
For Comic House I did this lettering for an advertisement.
It had to be done literally overnight, and I had to do three versions, but it was the best paid job I got in years: 500 euro!!!


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A graduate of Leeds Metropolitan University, with a CIPD Level 5 qualification, Christina joined the company in 2015 having spent a couple of years in the hospitality sector. She has always displayed a 'customer-first' approach and this coupled with her infectious personality and good humour, make her ideally suited to her current role of Client Relationship Manager.
In her role, Christina is responsible for ensuring that our clients receive a great service from our Recruiters at all times and she is the relationship manager for some of our larger, corporate clients. Christina is often involved in every step of the recruitment process, from finalising interviews to being a point of contact for our clients when they wish to discuss their next recruitment project.
When she's not out and about meeting with our clients, Christina is usually found organising her multi-coloured stationary collection, drinking red wine in moderation (ha ha!), watching historical dramas or musicals and reading thriller novels.
"It has been lovely working with Jonty on the two roles that we needed to fill. He provided excellent candidates in a timely manner and was extremely helpful. I look forward to working with him again." - CN Glass Ltd
"This was proving a difficult position to fill, but Inga and Christina came in and went the extra mile to really get to know us as a company and the team. They sat in with some of the staff to get a better idea of the sort of people who would be a good fit. This gave them a different outlook and the first applicant they sent over after that meeting fitted in perfectly and was offered the position.", - John Good Ltd
"Geoff has been fantastic throughout this process. He has given me plenty of support and taken the time to listen to my situation and what exactly I was looking for. He is an asset to your company. Thank you very much" - Maria Abrahart
"Plus One Personnel have always delivered an excellent service, providing a high calibre of candidates at a very reasonable cost of hire. I would use their service again and I would certainly recommend them to any organisation. They have a very friendly team that will always go above and beyond to help in any way. It was a pleasure working with you all" - National Farmers Union
"Jo lined us up interviews in super quick time whilst still of very high standard. Communication is key and the communication we received from Jo was outstanding, always keeping us in the loop and letting us know what was going on. I would have no hesitation in using this service again and recommending to others. BIG thank you Jo for everything!!!" - Tool Connection Ltd


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Best Web Apps For Your Business
Sharing documents and presentations online? Scheduling your next meeting? Finding a data backup solution? There's a web app for that. Web apps are great for business as they are affordable and deliver on results. Here's a look at a few of the best web Apps any business can use on a general needs basis.
HootSuite is one of the best web apps for managing your business' Twitter account. It allows you to manage multiple Twitter profiles, track analytics and schedule updates. Hoot Suite's multiple account management makes it easy to visualize data from every Twitter profile you manage for your company, which is useful when measuring feedback and making sure you don't send Tweets to the wrong profile. Scheduling updates eases the burden of having to remember to push out content at a specific time later in the day or week.
HootSuite is very intuitive to use and is well worth it for a business looking to use Twitter for promotions, updates and monitoring feedback. It's simple enough anyone in your marketing department can use it effectively and since it is a web app, it is available on any Internet-connected device.
Businesses need data backup solutions and Mozy provides just that. The company provides a secure backup service for data and is integrated easily with any computer or setup. It's also smart enough to not back up data that has already been pushed to Mozy's servers, making your backups more intelligent. The plans are great, offering 2 GB of space for free and 5 GB a month for only $4.95.
Mozy is a great alternative to Dropbox, but it is geared towards business use. While a pricing plan exists for consumers, it has a lot of great features business are looking for in a data back up solution such as encryption, security and ease of use.
Have you created the perfect slide show to use at a presentation? Why not use it to promote your company online? SlideShare is the world's largest community for sharing presentations and documents online. Users can upload documents and slideshows then embed it anywhere just like a YouTube video. SlideShare makes it easy to promote your business and send important information to your employees through the site's built in social networking features.
Document uploading is great as well if you don't have a company blog or want to embed docs for marketing. If your business wrote a white paper, you can upload it and instantly reference the material wherever you are by bringing up a link. If you're at a conference and want to show clients your company's pricing plans, you can not only do so from your computer but also email it to them so that potential client can reference that information.
GoToMeeting reinvents the meeting by hosting it online. It takes the concept of a conference call and applies screen and document sharing to your meeting. This creates a very interactive and dynamic environment for business users and clients. Since it is a web-based application, it bypasses the hassles associated with desktop Apps that have to connect through a restrictive corporate firewall
GoToMeeting is extremely useful to showcase your presentation in real time to a client and give a visual presentation about a new product to shareholders and employees. Audio chats are supported making it a great corporate alternative to Skype.
Web apps for your business can be practical and flexible. HootSuite, Mozy, SlideShare and GoToMeeting can change how your company disseminates information and promotes itself. These are great tools that are very easy to use and deliver on benefits.


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The Souvenir Shop
The shop has a wide range of souvenirs for our younger and older visitors with our marbles being especially popular. We also take pride in having a good selection of locally-made items from soaps, cards, jewellery and ceramics (please note that change our stock regularly and the locally-made products can be subject to availability).
Our choice of local history books is extensive on subjects ranging from nursing in the 1960s to shrimping on Morecambe Bay. Also, we print the well-known and authoritative local historian Bryn Trescatheric's books (Barrow Blitz, Walney, Wind and Water, the Barrow Story and Shipyard Town). We also have a great selection of children's books.
And new in 2016 we have an exceptional range of cards from locally designed to letter press-printed and vintage humour cards.
We are open Wednesday to Sunday from 11-4pm. Last admission is at 3.30pm.