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In this week's commentary, we'll be discussing:
- Market Overview // Rentokil Acquires PCT Top 100 Advanced Pest Management
- The Long Read: Should You Knock Doors? The Economics of Door-to-Door Sales
- What Do You Really Need in Terms of M&A Tax Advice?
Market Overview // Rentokil Acquires APM
The month of May opened with a bang as winter transactions have finally started to close: APM, then Killingsworth and finally Coopers on May 15th.
I am thrilled to have completed APM's sale to Rentokil. APM is a PCT Top 100 company and the owners of APM are literally the second business owners I met in the pest control industry way back in 2003. Like every deal, this was a competitive process. This was a company that we advised for three years prior to going out to market as we prepared the business for sale.
Nam Kreer, one of the two APM shareholders, was kind to comment: "Paul Giannamore is without a doubt the best in his field in our industry. Ours was certainly not the largest transaction for Paul or Potomac, however, we were treated like we were his only clients. Paul always had the best interest of me and my family in mind from start to close. Our 3 year journey began with my inherent skepticism and distrust of business brokers evolving into my literally trusting Paul with my family's future with no qualms whatsoever. Thank you Paul."
This is a short week as I am off to Madrid for meetings with some Spanish companies and then to see our friends at Anticimex next week in Stockholm.
This week's primary read is on knocking doors.
Should You Knock Doors? The Economics of Door-to-Door Sales
Illustration: PCT Magazine, Feb 2016
I continue to get a lot of questions from traditional pest control companies looking to start a door-to-door sales program. People look at some of the big players like Alterra and EcoShield having sold millions of dollars in operations to the Big 3 and think that they are missing out.
However, for 99.9% of the companies out there, door-to-door sales is a black hole rather than a way to supercharge growth. There are companies out there doing in the right way, but most are not.
In this week's article, I tried to provide some background as to the economics of door-to-door sales and why you shouldn't even bother yourself thinking about it. You can read all about it here.
What Do You Really Need in Terms of M&A Tax Advice?
The US tax code is extremely complicated. Former President Jimmy Carter once referred to it as a "disgrace to the human race," and back then it was only about 25,000 pages long (versus the 75,000 or so pages today).
In 2014, the United States Government Accountability Office conducted a study whereby they "had tax returns prepared for us at 19 randomly selected locations of several commercial preparers throughout a major metropolitan area." Of the 19, the majority calculated incorrect tax amount due to the federal government. Unfortunately, many accountants out there are just like these 19, jacks-of-all-trades, masters-of-none… and in the area of tax law, you do not want a jack-of-all-trades.
Over the years I've worked on pest control deals as small as a few hundred thousand dollars and as high as in the hundreds of millions. On our larger transactions, I specifically refer the shareholders to tax experts. Almost every company has an outside accounting firm that does a variety of mundane tasks, such as bookkeeping and the filing of tax returns.
When I say tax expert then, I am not talking about your accountant. I am talking about individuals that have advanced degrees in TAXATION and they only deal with complicated tax issues, like the nuances — and tax ramifications — between using the words "customer contracts" versus "customer list" on the Class VI intangible asset line item on IRS Form 8594.
Last year, one of the complex transactions that I advised on required us to not only work with the Company's accountant, but also go out and get two second opinions from tax experts. One advisor, in particular, was dynamite to work with and I think he did a phenomenal job for the client:
Cory Vargo, tax manager at Macpage, is cut from a different cloth than the jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none accountant who does bookkeeping, tax preparation, consulting, accounts payables management, etc. He's not a specialist in pest control, he's a specialist in one of the most complicated areas of accounting and law: taxation.
If I were selling my own pest control business, I would hire Cory to advise me on tax issues.
Finally, although tax issues are clearly an important part of a transaction, they are not nearly as important as many other areas. In the pest control industry, 90%+ of the typical transaction will be taxed at long-term capital gains rates, whether you've got a great tax advisor or not. More money is lost by sellers from executing poor sell-side process than is ever lost by not receiving tax advice. You often have more to gain from maximizing gross purchase price than you do from shaving pennies off a tax bill. If you run process correctly, the tax issues will be a rounding error.


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A one-pot dish, the black beans and garlic chicken is steamed over parboiled rice. The meat juices fall into the rice, flavoring the grains and seasoning them subtly. The dish, including parboiling the rice, cooks in 40 minutes flat.
This is a Chinese dish? Yes, an adaptation of claypot chicken rice. Our claypot is too small to feed three so I had to use a larger pan. Black mushrooms are traditionally added to claypot chicken rice but we ran out of all kinds of mushrooms. Too late to drive to the market or the grocery. That's what we got for spending the entire morning watching the telecast of the 74th Golden Globe Awards. I don't regret starting lunch a bit late though—listening to Meryl Streep's speech after accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award was an unforgettable moment.
Now, back to cooking. Can the steamed black beans and garlic chicken be cooked separately from the rice? Sure, why not? But why use two pots when you can use just one? You'll have less washing to do afterward. Plus, you get to save on water.
Why parboil the rice? If you cook the rice and chicken together, the chicken will sink into the water and all the seasonings will just go into the liquid. The rice might turn out tasty but the chicken will be bland.
The traditional way is to soak the rice for about six hours. The grains, heavy with the water that they have soaked up, will only need steam to get cooked through. I didn't have six hours to soak the rice. Lunch was already late as it was so I improvised. Parboiling the rice for 10 minutes did the trick. The entire process is described in the cooking instructions below.
- 4 chicken thigh fillets skin on
- 2 tablespoons fermented black beans drained
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 and 1/2 cup rice
- 2 Chinese sausages sliced into rings
- drizzle sesame seed oil
- snipped scallions to garnish
- Pat the chicken thigh fillets dry. Cut into strips about half an inch wide. Place in a bowl.
- Lightly pound the black beans and garlic together.
- Add the pounded black beans and garlic, fish sauce and pepper to the chicken. Mix well. Cover and allow to marinade while you prepare the rice.
- Rinse the rice and place in a wide shallow cooking pan. Pour in 1 and 1/2 cups water. Bring to the boil. Cover the pan. Turn off the heat. Let the rice grains absorb the water in the residual heat for 10 minutes.
- Toss the sliced Chinese sausages with the chicken.
- Scatter the chicken (including the marinade) and sausage sliced over the rice.
- Place the pan in a steamer set over simmering water. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Off the heat, drizzle sesame seed oil over the steamed black beans and garlic chicken. Sprinkle in the scallions. Serve at once.
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Market Based vs. Cost Based Pricing
Or "Are your Prices 'Competitive'?"
One of the questions we always get is about the 'competitiveness' of our pricing. My standard (and frequently perceived as a 'snarky' one) response is 'What do you mean by 'competitive'?
The two industries that have the highest bankruptcy rates are contracting and non-chain sit-down dining establishments. About 75% of all construction companies (yes, three out of every four) go bankrupt within 3 years. Only one out of twenty (yes, that is 5%) make it past 10 years. The other thing these two industries have is the fact that, to be successful (i.e. NOT bankrupt) they must price based on their cost structure rather than the market (i.e. their competitors).
Why is this? Well lets first look at traditional market-based pricing organizations. These include pretty much every kind of retail you can think of, from car sales to McDonalds. In these industries, there are well defined niches, most manufacturing is performed in central locations with extremely high efficiency, overhead numbers are well defined and market intelligence on pricing is similarly well defined. Everyone knows right away where they need their costs to be, and what kind of profit margins they can expect. They also know consumer price sensitivity, and if the increase their price by 5%, they can project with a high degree of accuracy how much sales they will lose.
The Variables That Affect Cost
Independent sit-down restaurants have lots of variables that affect cost, no two restaurants are alike. They have different locations and landlords, thereby different rental rates; different sources of food with a wide range in quality and cost; different caliber of employee staff with different scales of competency required to perform the work (and different pay scales). When the ownership of one of these restaurant's feels the need to make their food and beverage's 'more competitive', you can be rest assured that they are not simply able to bring home less money. Their bills for food, clothing and shelter is not scalable. No, rather they must find a way to lower operating expenses.
In these restaurants, you will see unclean bathrooms, health inspectors will find vermin in the kitchens and refrigerated sections, they will find cheaper quality foods, and they will let go of competent serving staff to get less trained and skilled staff. Ultimately things will spiral downward and eventually their drive to have more 'competitive pricing' will force them out of business.
The Makings Of A Solid HVAC Company
Now let's look at our industry, contracting. This applies to general contracting, plumbing, electrical, handyman, and HVAC like us. What does 'Your prices are not competitive.' Really mean?
The first thing is the price of equipment (in our case Trane and Mitsubishi). In our case we are premier dealers in both these brands so we indeed do get best pricing. However, when it comes to materials and service parts, we always go the route of OEM (original equipment manufacturer), which does cost considerably more than generic components. When it comes to labor, we have the highest paid technicians and installers in the county (if not the entire Puget Sound) and provide not only a living wage, but full family medical/dental and a very generous union retirement, along with first rate training through our Local #66 Journeyman-Apprentice training center.
We Do The Job Right
We also strive for 100% customer satisfaction, and stand-by and warrant all our installations and service calls. We also tell our field personnel not to take any short-cuts, to do the job right, as if it were a family member. We also have a well-compensated staff in the office to respond to your phone calls, answer your questions promptly and schedule personnel in an expedient manner.
If someone is focused on a 'competitive price' and all contractors are really apples-and-oranges, what is it that you want us to do to be more 'competitive'? Take short cuts? Send out less qualified personnel? Use generic parts? Reduce office staff and take longer to respond to your needs? Folks, any focus on 'competitive' pricing is the road to unhappy clients and eventual bankruptcy.
We are ALWAYS a bit more expensive, and worth every penny!


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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recently named the 15 most influential books published from 1890 to today that have connected children with nature. Sharing Nature With Children by NAI member Joseph Cornell is one of the titles listed. Other authors honored in the exhibit include Rachel Carson, Ernest Thompson Seton, Thorten W. Burgess, and Richard Louv. See the complete list at http://library.fws.gov/Children-literature-exhibit.html.
— Legacy (Nat. Assoc. of Interpretation) (June 2011)
While Sharing Nature With Children is not strictly a children's book, it is meaningless unless shared with a child. This groundbreaking book by world-renowned nature educator Joseph Cornell was first published in 1979. Ironically, in our green conscious society, this book is more relevant today than it was 30 years ago. It is becoming increasingly more and more important to foster a sense of respect and reverence for the natural world in future generations if our efforts to clean up the environment are going to have any impact. This book is an excellent tool to do exactly that.
Sharing Nature With Children is jam packed with activities to get you and your kids outdoors. The activities categorized according to Cornell's Flow System of education, consist of four types: Awaken Enthusiasm, Focus Attention, Direct Experience and Share Inspiration. Every activity begins with a bullet point description of the type of activity, best time of day for the activity, size of group, age appropriateness and any materials needed. This makes it easy to pick out games that are appropriate for your situation.
Keeping up with our 21st century way of life, you can have a peak at the activities online at Sharing Nature Squidoo. I have to admit that it wasn't until I watched the video of the children sitting under the tree calling the birds that I was really hooked. While some of the videos might seem a bit hokey to us sophisticated moderns when you hear Cornell speak about his passion you can tell his message is needed today. His philosophy is that when we appreciate the world around us we begin to understand that we are part of something bigger than ourselves.
Since the book has been around for a while, copies are readily available at most libraries, and Dawn Publications is celebrating the 30th anniversary of publication this year with special offers.
Joseph Cornell founded the Sharing Nature Foundation in 1979. He offers workshops to nature educators around the world.
— San Francisco Examiner (www.examiner.com) – Nancy McConnell (April 7, 2009)
Sharing Nature with Children is not just a book but a powerful approach to nature education. The first edition of this book sparked a worldwide revolution in nature education and became a classic. The author, Joseph Cornell, is one of the most highly regarded nature educators in the world today. His expertise, and his irrepressible enthusiasm for the grandeur and mystery of nature spill over onto every page. His unique blend of knowledge and warmth creates an atmosphere for learning that is very contagious.
— National Association for Interpretation
Joseph Cornell's Sharing Nature with Children is really the classic and first influential nature educator's handbook–read by millions worldwide -a nd I find it extremely handy too. . . the organization and index system lets you find an activity in about 30 seconds when you need one. This is a must have for every parent/nature educator's collection.
— Dan Rain, father, neighborhood nature mentor and
Wilderness Awareness School staff (November 2009)
Joseph Sharing Nature With Children is in its 20th year of print and is now a classic as a parents' and teachers' nature-awareness guidebook. For the 20th Anniversary Edition, author Joseph Cornell drew upon a wealth of experience in nature education to significantly revise and expand his book. New nature games – favorites from the field – and Cornell's typically insightful commentary makes the second edition of this special classic even more valuable to nature lovers worldwide. The Sharing Nature movement that Cornell pioneered has now expanded to countries all over the globe. Recommended by Boy Scouts of America, American Camping Association, National Audubon Society and many others.
— Southern Maryland Parent Line (June 2004)
This book and Sharing Nature With Children II are wonderful resources for League chapters that conduct any sort of youth program. They would also be great gifts for schools or scouting groups. The books are filled with games activities for all ages. A quick reference precedes each activity, listing intended concepts to be experienced, when and where to play, size and age of group, and any special materials needed to conduct the activity. Although they are older publications, these books contain many great activities to help connect children of all ages with nature.
— Outdoor America (Winter 2010)
Joseph Cornell has produced many useful and inspirational books dedicated to getting children outside and immersed in their natural world. First published in 1979, Sharing Nature With Children, and the second book which followed 10 years later, have more than stood the test of time. I am sure that, without even knowing it, many of us in our work as teachers, facilitators and naturalists utilize many of the innovative games, activities and writings. Sharing Nature With Children I and II are for most of us a great collection of nature activities. Inside you can find dozens of games, activities, stories and inspiration – everything from all out play to quiet reflection to calling animals. And all of this is in the name of getting kids, ages 2-102, to observe and enjoy the natural world around them. If you have ever "Built a Tree" or made a sound map somewhere along the line you have affected by Joseph Cornell. Looking for some inspiration or some new activities to liven up your lessons? Either of these books are a great place to start.
But in Sharing Nature With Children II, Joseph Cornell has given us more. Through his years of experience as an educator of students of all ages and all over the world, Cornell has developed a great strategy and framework for getting those students to get the most possible out of their experience – a mode of sequencing activities called Flow Learning. Through this four-step skeleton you can sequence activities to make sure that your students are interested, learning and, by the end of the day, getting the most out of the experience. And more importantly, all directly in nature. Cornell even takes it one step further and clues you in as to which step in the process each activity might best fit. Having trouble getting your students motivated or focused on what you are trying to teach? I wont tell you what the steps are here; youll have to check the book out for yourself!
There are many great curriculum and activity guides out there to choose from. I would consider this two book set a must have for any nature educator.
— AEOE Connections Newsletter (Summer 2007)
Joseph Cornell's classic parents' and teachers' nature awareness book for kids has sold almost half a million copies in over 15 languages. His 20th anniversary edition updates some of the original activities and includes several more. The sequel includes new games for children and adults as well as Cornell's novel method of putting activities together for deeper insights. Each book has loads of events designed for groups, pairs or even solitary action. From scavenger hunts to bird calling, guided imagery to nature meditations, Cornell dovetails the path of knowledge with the path of heart. Also included are notations that show parents/teachers at a glance which games are good for introspection, activity, group work, etc. These are excellent summer books for you and your child – not only to deepen in relationship with nature, animals and each other, but to rediscover that learning really can be fun.
— Alaska Wellness – Dawn Brunke (July/August 2003)
For this 20th anniversary edition of Joseph Cornell?s classic nature awareness book, Cornell has drawn upon a wealth of experience in nature education to significantly revise and expand his book. New nature games – favorites from the field – and Cornell?s typically insightful commentary will make the second edition of this special classic even more valuable to nature lovers worldwide. The Sharing Nature movement that Cornell pioneered has now expanded to countries all over the globe. Recommended by the Boy Scouts of America, American Camping Association, National Audubon Society and many others.
— Barjon's Newsletter (November 2009)
Sharing Nature With Children has been in print for 20 years and deserves wider attention than it has yet received. The book contains nature activities to be used at environmental learning centers, nature centers, schools, and camps to help children focus on the natural world and improve their observation and concentration skills
. . . Sharing Nature With Children is not just another book of facts, but is grounded in philosophy as well as information, which shares equal status with attitudes. Love of nature and sensitivity to the natural world are major forces motivating both nature study and conservation, and these attitudes can be developed in an authentic and lasting way by personal experience close at home, more than by watching videos about whales or the tropical rain forest. This low-tech activity-based approach has major implications for science teaching at all levels, standing in complete contrast to many current educational trends, which call for science activities to be highly structured, dependent on technology, and driven by objectives.
Cornell's activities are responsive to what is actually happening in nature, rather than pushing for a desired outcome. Like nature itself, these activities always "work." There are no simulations here; the results are real, not planned in advance by another person. The children study the natural world on its own terms, just as scientists do. The guided observation approach can be especially beneficial for students who are so accustomed to "interactive" computer activities, that they have no desire to focus their attention on "unresponsive" nature. It would be a worthwhile challenge for science teachers to choose a similar orientation and develop activities like these using real materials for school science courses.
— Science Books & Films – Catherine Reed, University of Minnesota
Imagine a book full of activities where kids can have fun and learn about nature at the same time. A classic when it was released 20 years ago, the book returns in a newly revised edition, courtesy of renowned naturalist Joseph Cornell. The book lists a collection of games (including eight not found in the original edition), that involve an interaction between children and the natural environment surrounding them. For example, the game "Find Your Age" challenges children to investigate different trees in a forest until they have located one that is their age. The games in the book involve groups of children, require few props and are an effective tool for creating a greater awareness and enthusiasm for the beauty of nature.
— Today's Librarian (July 1999)
Joseph Cornell is the author of Sharing Nature With Children and Sharing Nature With Children II. This two volume set showcase nature studies and appreciation activities that any parent, teacher, or child care provider can readily engage in with children. An appreciation for the complex and interrelated life forms that comprise the exosphere of their environments is a solid basis to establish a life-long enthusiasm for nature and the out-of-doors, as well as a lasting commitment to environmental issues and concerns. Each volume is available independently, but school and community libraries are urged to acquire them both for the nature activities and environmental reference collections.
— Midwest Book Review (January 2002)


text: Pregnancy demonstrates the deterministic character of woman's sexuality. Every pregnant woman has body and self taken over by a chthonian force beyond her control. In the welcome pregnancy, this is a happy sacrifice. But in the unwanted one, initiated by rape or misadventure, it is a horror. Such unfortunate women look directly into nature's heart of Darkness. For a fetus is a benign tumor, a vampire who steals in order to live. The so-called miracle of birth is nature getting her own way.Camille Paglia


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The collaboration is intended to enable both companies to leverage their combined experience in this area, targeting to further improve the offering for CANopen, SAE J1939 and CAN/CAN-FD.
May 17, 2018 - emtas and HMS Industrial Networks announced a collaboration for distribution and development of protocol software for CANopen and SAE J1939, as well as for distribution of the IXXAT CAN hardware products from HMS in combination with emtas software tools. The collaboration is intended to enable both companies to leverage their combined experience in this area, targeting to further improve the offering for CANopen, SAE J1939 and CAN/CAN-FD.
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emtas and HMS share a history of active involvement in specifying the CANopen application and communication profiles within the CAN in Automation working groups, as well as when it comes to developing corresponding protocol software solutions. While the focus of emtas has been on software for CANopen slave devices, the strength of HMS' IXXAT portfolio has traditionally been in the domain of software for CANopen manager solutions.
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If you're interested in starting a career as a certified nursing assistant, the most important element when it comes to this quest is where you're trained. While CNA certification training programs are available in community colleges, vocational institutes and in hospitals throughout the United States, there is one option that many aren't aware of. Did you know that The American Red Cross not only provides essential health care functions within the country, but also provides one of the most comprehensive CNA certification training programs available? Training to become a CNA can cost thousands, even through the training duration is significantly shorter almost any other certified career option. If you're looking for a way to jumpstart this new found career, but you don't have the finances to pay for traditional schooling, then the Red Cross is your solution.
Free CNA Certification Training at the Red Cross
The Red Cross is a highly respected organization with offices found throughout the world. Often times, individuals take first aid and CPR classes with this organization; however, if you're seeking a CNA certification training program, they should be your first option. In the United States, the Red Cross offers completely FREE CNA training programs.
Known as the Nurse Assistant Training, or NAT, this program offers one of the most complete and comprehensive training modules accredited by your State Board of Nursing. If you're searching for a way to obtain the required amount of training to qualify for CNA certification, then this is the program that you should choose, if available. As of 2014, the Red Cross Nurst Assistant Training course covers the following:
Theory Based Training – Within this portion of the training program, you'll learn everything you need to know to be a fully functioning CNA. Topics include:
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- Workplace Communication
- Caregiving Techniques and Methods
- Safety in the Workplace
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- Specialty Care Techniques
- How to Transition from Student to Working CNA
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Clinical Based Training – Once you've completed the theory based training program, you'll begin the second component – clinical training. This is when students are able to take their newfound knowledge and begin applying it in real-world settings. Not only is this essential to obtaining a well-rounded CNA certification, but most states require a certain number of hours of clinical training in order to quality for examination. Throughout the clinical training component, students work directly with patients, under the direct supervision of a licensed Nurse Assistant Training Instructor. While topics can slightly vary, you'll learn how to physically care for patients through hands-on demonstrations. This is the portion of your training where you'll fully understand what it's like to work as a CNA.


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I hope everyone had a nice New Years, and here at Northerner we're looking forward to another year filled with great new snus releases. Already, Swedish Match has welcomed 2014 by announcing a new range of General products, dubbed "General Variation". The Variation lineup consists of two snuses (Smokey Oak Portion and Rustic Blend White), each geared towards the premium market.
Swedish Match describes Variation as
"…a new snus series with focus on sophisticated taste characters that truly signify indulgence. Based on Johan A Boman's original General recipe from 1866 the products bring new exciting taste characters to the world of snus, while still being true to our heritage and cultural foundation. A tasteful evolution of the original Swedish snus. General Variation – a series of tasteful varieties from the original Swedish snus."
Rustic Blend White has a full-bodied tobacco taste with hints of citrus, dried herbs, and pepper. Smokey Oak on the other hand is said to have hints of pipe tobacco, oak, and campfires, with a subtle twist of bergamot. Both flavors appear to be quite complex and interestingly paired. As a fan of General Onyx's rich taste and comfortable portion design, I'm eagerly waiting the opportunity to review these two new flavors of General once they become available. Expect to see a both snuses available for purchase during the last week of January!


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With so many Matcha tea brands available these days it can hard to choose one. In this post we review Royal Matcha Green Tea. We've the done research so you don't have to and so you can decide if this is the right green tea for you.
As you might know not all green teas are created equal. The best green teas are bright green in color.
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Most green teas that are consumed are light brown. This is since most of the green teas that are consumed are either from China, India Pakistan.
However, most tea enthusiast will tell you that the best green tea comes from Japan.
This is mainly due to the way that tea leaves are processed.
Green tea leaves re steamed, roasted or pan-fried almost immediately so that the leaves have little chance of oxidising. This is why the best green etas are light in colour.
As you know the green tea with most health benefits is Matcha and is completely unfermented.
Matcha originates from Japan and is steamed and stone ground. This is why it retains all of it nutritional value. Quality Matcha will never have a bitter taste.
Now that we have recapped some of the basics of Matcha let's get into our review of Royal Matcha Green Tea.
The first thing that sticks out about this particular brand of matcha green tea is that it is highly endorsed by Dr. Mercola. He is certified medical doctor, has authored 3 New York bestseller books, has been interviewed on CNN, Dr Oz Show, The Doctors and other popular show.
It is certified by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), EU and JONA (Japan) to be completely organic.
Dr. Mercola's royal matcha green tea prides itself on the quality of leaves that are used to produce the tea powder.
They had harvest the youngest leaves by capturing the 2 top leaves and buds to ensure consistency of leave quality.
In addition 3 layers of shade are utilised in order maximise chlorophyll production.
This green tea leaves are harvested in harvested in Nishio, Japan, is considered to be the premiere Matcha region in the world due to its excellent soil conditions.
Due to the stems and veins of the leaf not adding any nutritional value, they are removed from the leaf before it is granite-ground to the powder.
According to the company, before the powder is packaged it is put through extensive lab testing to verify consistency factors — from color to particle size to analysis of amino acid and catechin content.
In addition, Royal Matcha is produced in a ISO 9001 certified "clean room" facilities and received a "superior" rating from AIB.
All of the facilities from the Japan production site to their distribution centres are refrigerated to maintain the nutritional value.
Currently, Dr. Mercola only has one product offering which is a 1, 06 oz (30g) tin. This is aimed at the regular green tea drinker that needs something that will boost their energy levels. It is not aimed at the discerning tea enthusiast.
If you are looking for more product variety try the DoMatcha or Kenko range.
Currently this particular brand of matcha tea is available from the Dr. Mercoal website or you can get it directly from Amazon.
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So last night my partner and I, along with a couple of friends decided to go for a cheeky Frankie and Bennies, followed by bowling. I was very much looking forward to this meal, as it was a naughty treat…I have been getting into eating healthy and keeping up with the gym lately. But I was rather let down by F&B's as the pizza base was a lot like cardboard, and I just love a pizza that is all hot, floppy and fluffy (you must know what I mean!). But no….my pizza was very disappointing…so naughty naughty F&B's!
I've got to say, I haven't been bowling in years and it definitely showed (hmhm). So yes, rather embarrassing as I usually do quite ok. In this post, I thought I would show you all my outfit for the night and make-up that I wore. So here goes…
Lately, I have been loving dark, wintery florals with big accessories, and this is the look that I went for last night. I absolutely love this oversized shirt at the moment; it is very cute with flowers and birds on and reminds me of a dark, mysterious garden. Now I don't need to list where everything was from, as they are all quite simply from good old Topshop!
I kept my make-up fresh and simple, which seems to be my favourite look at the minute, although I do tend to change my lip colour quite often! I am wearing :
- Diorskin Nude BB Creme, shade 2. (I will be doing a full review on this soon)
- Diorshow Blackout Mascara
- Mac Fluidline Blacktrack gel eyeliner
- Nars 'All About Eve' as a base eye colour and MAC Sable eyeshadow in the crease and under the eye. (My favourite colour, a lovely rose gold. (may not show up on camera too well but it is beautiful.
- Origins 'Quick, hide' concealer (I do have some redness around the nose area and also used on any blemishes.
- Dior 'Rosy Glow' Blush.
- Nars Laguna bronzer to contour.
- Nars 'Bettina' velvet matte lip pencil with Dior Addict gloss over the top No.236 (a light pinky colour).
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The newsletter explains how "the baby's security information should be entered" into the system. If known, they want the gender included. It also instructed how all known information should be updated "once, the baby is born". We already know the baby is a young human from the point of conception, even though it won't cause any undue interruption in White House events, or even 'pull a gun out, and start making demands'.
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- FBC Kingsport
An Encouraging Word from Marvin
I am rarely speechless but I was this morning as we joined together for an incredible time of worship. Already I have been told multiple times that this was one of, if not, the best worship experience many of you have known. It was incredible, wasn't it? Dr. Frank Hawkins was "spot on" in his message of grace and love. The work of our Centennial Celebration Committee and all those who are working with them was spectacular. Music and videos were enthusiastic and joyous. You were patient as we took a picture "for the ages."
I want to take a moment to thank the people behind the scenes who worked so faithfully and diligently so all this could happen. Our secretarial staff has worked hard to get the word out to you. Our custodial staff went the extra mile to make sure everyone was comfortable. Our sound and technical people did a wonderful job helping us worship our God. Those of us who are "up front" often get far too much credit for the work done by those you don't see. So do me a favor and take time to thank those "behind the scenes" when you see them. They deserve our affirmation and appreciation.
This Sunday we will begin a look at another anniversary, the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation which is coming on October 31. I hope you will be here in October when we talk about the importance of faith, the Bible and our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Thanks again for a day we will long remember! See you next Sunday as we make more memories!


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Mechanics of a Small Acquisition
When a startup successfully exits, chances are it was an acquisition. Unfortunately for the founders, that acquisition was likely their first, while the acquirer has probably gone through many. This was the case with Stypi. Fortunately, my cofounder and I were lucky enough to have had access to several other acquired founders who helped us ultimately navigate our first multimillion-dollar exit for a company barely a year old. Hopefully by sharing what we learned and encountered, you can be slightly less lost, should you be faced with an acquisition of your own.
First Contact
Potentials acquirers are a lot like the opposite sex: their intentions are confusing but the prospects are exciting. It will likely be a founder or the Corporate Development department of a larger company, acting on behalf of an interested internal team, that first approaches you. Either way, get comfortable with this person, as he/she will be setting up and facilitating your meetings, and will likely be the one you eventually haggle with over terms.
Before moving forward, it is worth noting that the cost of pursuing an acquisition is nonzero — in fact, it's quite high. You and your cofounder(s) will be consumed by the process for weeks and divulge a lot of otherwise private information to potential competitors. But, more importantly, rejection hurts. Believing that the finish line is just yards away and finding that it is actually miles is not going to be good for your company's morale.
Assuming the decision is to open your company's kimono and pursue an acquisition, you and your cofounder(s) will end up going on a series of meetings with the potential acquiring company (except at the pace of trying to decide if you want to get married by the end of the week). For larger companies, Mutual NDAs will likely be signed by the first meeting. Decisions to continue the relationship are made very quickly after each meeting. This of course goes both ways — we decided to end the relationship early with more than half of interested potential acquirers.
If feelings are positive on both sides, arrangements would be made to meet again, probably with different people. Regardless of who we were meeting with, they were usually available the next or following day, which seem to suggest the priority for acquisition meetings are reasonably high. One founder, we discovered, cancelled racing Audi R8s to meet with us.
The Term Sheet
We averaged three to four of these dates before we were invited into bed with a term sheet. The relationship is not exclusive so it is kosher and advisable to be pursued by multiple potential acquirers in parallel. Ideally they would be lined up such that multiple terms sheets would come at roughly the same time. Different companies prefer to have varying amounts of information or certainty before putting together a term sheet. In general, the time spent or saved here will be made up for during due diligence. But, for your purpose of timing the term sheets, it is not unreasonable to ask about the potential acquirer's timeline and form expectations.
Once you get your first term sheet, it's time to celebrate with your cofounder(s). If the offer is interesting enough, then it's also time to get a lawyer. Ideally other offers will soon be coming in and you can use them to get better terms from each company. While you will be negotiating the key terms, your lawyers will be taking care of less familiar ones like escrow, indemnification, etc. They'll explain what this means, the consequences, and for significant ones, ask how hard you want to push for more favorable terms. For these, we usually just asked them to push for market terms.
It took us roughly a week to agree on the terms and decide which company Stypi would join.
Due Diligence and Closing
Now it's time for monogamy. When you sign a term sheet there will also be a separate exclusivity agreement that requires you to reject any other outstanding offers and for a period of 45 days, remain faithful and not solicit other offers. There will be more meetings and every document your company has ever signed will be scrutinized (which your lawyers will want to screen before sharing) to make sure you did not misrepresent your company's position. This process should be taken seriously as either party can still back out of the deal. But the default outcome is that the deal will close and unless you are hiding something big, like a lawsuit or stealing code, there shouldn't be anything to lose sleep over.
In parallel with due diligence, weighted towards the tail end, preparations will begin for closing. Mechanically this means filling out and signing a lot of forms. A lot of time will be spent chasing down information from people connected to your company, for example your advisors' addresses or investors' wire instructions. Many will need signatures so there might actually be some physical chasing down.
The complexity of the deal or parties involved will dictate the time frame but for small companies, this process will take roughly 3–4 weeks.
What happens after exit is entirely up to up to you. Life can be as different or as similar to what it was before. Some founders take time off, some throw massive parties, and others buy and crash brand new Lamborghinis. For Stypi, life has not changed very much and we went straight to work the day after closing. We still have a long way to go before Stypi becomes what we envisioned and we chose an acquirer that shares and wants us to pursue that vision unencumbered.
DISCLAIMER: Every startup and founder group is unique so the data provided here may not apply in all cases. In particular, it is skewed towards < $25m acquisitions made by much larger companies.
Originally published at blog.quotidian.co on July 31, 2012.


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Community Members Speak on Closure of D&R Theatre in Aberdeen
March 14, 2013
The Aberdeen City Council heard from many members of the public on both sides of the issue of the closing of the D&R Theatre and what the city can do to help keep businesses in Aberdeen.
The public spoke for over an hour collectively and covered a broad spectrum of issues that they are hoping the city can help with business.
Aberdeen City Councilwoman Kathi Hoder said that the city council was just as surprised about the closing as everyone else was.
The most common narrative of all who spoke was that the community needs to support local businesses.
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Playing Off-Table Two-Winged Topspinners
A top player messaged me asking me how to play against a player who is relatively solid on both sides and takes a step back from the table, allowing him to deal with opponent's attacks. Here's my response. It's a general response as I haven't seen the opponent in question, but is the general way to play these types of players.
While this was addressed for a top player (2400+), it's true for all levels. At lower levels this type of player backs off the table and more or less fishes the ball back over and over with soft and late counter-drives with a little topspin, and can seem like a wall, but the principles above follow just as much as for top players - except there's less threat of counter-attack, and so changing the pace (#3 above) is probably even more effective.
"I am Groot"
On Friday I had a coaching session with an 8-year-old. He hadn't seen the movie "Guardians of the Galaxy," but had seen some sort of cartoon version of it, and so knew the characters - and in particular, knew the catchphrase of the giant tree creature Groot. (For those of you who have lived under a ping-pong table the last month, the only thing Groot ever says is, "I am Groot" - but that's only to human ears. In reality, by varying the inflection, it's an entire language.) So for the last ten minutes all of my coaching commands were "I am Groot," but with inflection and hand motions so he understood, once he got over his initial giggles.
100-Day Countdown to Change in the ITTF's Presidency
Former USATT President Sheri Pittman Cioroslan just finished doing an article every day during the last 100 days of Adham Sharara's ITTF presidency, counting downwards from 100. And yesterday she finished - one hundred down, zero to go! However, she had two more articles she wanted to put in regarding new ITTF President Thomas Weikert, and so here they are - Days 1+ and 2+!
As of Monday, the Deputy is the President
Besides the two articles above, here is another ITTF article on new ITTF president Thomas Weikert.
Thomas Weikert
So what do we really know about new ITTF President Thomas Weikert? As usual, we turn to anagrams. And what do they tell us? We know he's going to try very hard to be worthy, since "Make Worthiest" is an anagram of his name. But we must be cautious as some believe he and Sharara worked together to bring about his presidency - as "Teamwork Heist" is another. He may not be worthy of the role as "Shoemaker Twit" is another. In fact, he might not be the best person named Tom for the job as "This Weaker Tom" is another. (And the ITTF Board of Directors does have a Thomas Kiggundu from Uganda.) We might even worry that he'll bring decay to the presidency as "Him Weakest Rot" is another. And the guy might not be a hard worker since "Hate Work Items" is another. Finally, for religious table tennis players, beware the new direction of our sport - for "Ow - Atheist Trek" is another!
North American Championships - Juniors
Here's a new ITTF article about the North American Championships this past weekend that features the Under 18 winners - Jack Wang and Crystal Wang. The article also talks about Crystal's training at MDTTC, my club. I'm one of the other coaches who has worked with Crystal over the years, though I worked with her more when she was younger than in recent times, where she works mostly with her primary coach (Jack Huang) and one-on-one with our top practice partner/coaches. (I do coach her in some major tournaments, such as when she won the North American Hopes Trials last year.) On a side note, for those of you who read this article when it first went up yesterday morning, there was a mistake in the original version, where it had Crystal as being from the LYTTC - but that was corrected as the player from LYTTC was Amy Wang, not Crystal. (I emailed them about this almost immediately after the article went up!)
Butterfly North American Champions
Here's a Butterfly photo layout that features 14 of their players/champions from the North American Championships. (Disclaimer: I'm also sponsored by Butterfly.)
Easy Table Tennis Essentials
Here's a table tennis music video (1:57) from a couple of years ago that I don't think I ever ran.
Mime Your Own Business
Here's another video (3:06) from the Tumba Ping Pong Show. It features table tennis (see background, where someone is smacking people with balls) for the first 35 seconds, but no table tennis after that.
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Thankful Thursday: June 3, 2010
6646 cards came in this past week....you all never cease to amaze your shippers!!
Here's an idea...have you ever considered taking photos of your creations before sending them in? You know how much we love posting photos! These are AnyHero letters from children in the 5th grade...these are so sweet!! Love all the bright colors and hot air balloons!
(We may not be able to post them all here on this blog - but we post lots on Facebook!)
- Thanks Liz B. of Cedar Lake, IN for the cards and hero mail. Each card is a work of art!! Well done!
- Many thanks to the Mad Hatters of the Historic Village of Old Bridge in East Brunswick, NJ!! Wonderful cards again! Thank you for the great organization too!
- Nancy C, Hollister CA, your cards are here and ready to be popped right into boxes for our heroes - thank you!!
- Many thanks, Jeanine D. of Cleveland, TN for this great collection of cards for our heroes! So many different designs! Love the black, white, and gray cards especially!
- Lisa E of Taylorsville, NC, thank you for these beautiful cards! My favorite is the "Miss You" card with the strips of patterned paper! So clever!
- Jodi E, Mesquite NV, I love your cards, thanks so much for them all!
- Cindy E and the Los Gatos Elks Lodge - each time I think you've outdone yourselves, you do it again. Thanks for all the cards!!
- Leslie F, Clinton UT - thanks for the dad cards...our heroes will love them!
- Many thanks to the staff and students at South Carroll High School in Sykesville, MD! Lots of work and love went into this huge collection of cards for our heroes! Thank you!
- Velda S, Mesquite NV - you did a wonder with all that cardstock! Beautiful cards, thanks!!
- Thank you April W of Taylors, SC!! what a wonderful collection of cards you sent for our heroes!! My favorite is the tractor card!
- Marian B, Seal Beach CA, your cards are just adorable - our heroes will love them!
- Thank you Mara A of Westminster, MD!! These cards are gorgeous! Love the cards with flowers best! Thanks too for the generous donation!
- Marianne C, Naches WA - fantastic selection of cards as always, thank you so much! Your donation is just perfect :)
- Mom!! I'm so excited you sent me your box of cards this time...awesome job!!!
- Thank you Suzanne E and helpers of Howell, MI for this huge box of terrific cards! Thanks for sending such a nice variety, and so many of them are appropriate to send to the men in the lives of our heroes!
- Theresa D, Kent WA - thanks for the mix of cards....these are just what I need! And your donation is a huge blessing :)
- Janice A, Bountiful UT - your patriotic cards are so cute, thanks for them all!
- Thanks Cheryl B of Manchester, NH for yet another great collection of cards! Your mouse and strawberry cards made my mouth water!! Thanks bunches for stamping the backs!
- Thank you Patricia B of Winchester, VA! Your cards are so nice! Our heroes are going to love these. Thanks too for the inspiration on the pocket card!
- Many thanks to Holly H of Oxford, NC for the cards and the hero letter! So many designs for our heroes to choose from! Well done!
- Laurie J, Houston TX - another package of wonderful cards! You're such a blessing :)
- Thank you Cheryl M of Frnklinton, NC for this terrific collection of cards! So many beautiful designs and sentiments!
- Thank you, Michelle P of Modoc, SC for the donation of cards for our heroes!
- Oh, thank you, Amy R from Seneca, SC! Your cards are like a box of sunshine! Love the variety of papers you used! Many thanks for the letters to heroes!
- Nicolette S, San Leandro CA - thanks for the great cards, I'll have lots to write AnyHero letters with!
- Thank you Grace T of Kendall Park, NJ for the great cards for our heroes! What a wonderful project you selected for you Gold Award! Best wishes!
- Many thanks to Linda W. of Mesa, AZ!! What a nice collection of cards you sent! My favorites are the birthday cards for children. I bet these will be treasures for the recipients!
- Thanks Dawn M for another great group of cards! I really needed these masculine cards! Thanks too for the generous donation!
- Thank you Pat L. of Voorheesville, NY for these terrific cards and the generous donation! You always have such nice designs! Our heroes will love thes!
- Hannah S, Ferguson MO - thank you so very much for your generous donation!
- Christine and C&M Marine Products, Lake Placid FL - thank you sooooo much for your generous contribution!
- Karen F, Jacksonville FL - thanks so much for the donation!
- LeAnn M, St Paul MN......another fabulous package of cards!!!
- Kristin K, Largo FL.....thanks for these pretty cards!
- Janine K and the gals at The Scrapbook Page, Shawnee KS....WOW Ladies!! These cards are awesome!
- Sue S and Carol C, Papillion NE......OH MY! This package ROCKS! Thanks ladies!
- Helen M, Spring Creek NV.....thanks so much for these wonderful package!!! WOW!
- Suesan S, Grove City OH......another package that rocks!! Thanks!
- Tina M, Cedar Park TX.......these cards are awesome. Thanks so much!
- Marian J, Huber Heights OH......these are fabulous cards!!!
- Karen R and scrapbook club, Hedrick IA.....thanks so much for this awesome package of cards!!
- Karen H, Lake Charles LA.....these are wonderful, beautiful cards! Thanks!
- Ann Marie C and residents of Covington Commons Assisted Living.....these are fabulous! Thanks so much.
- Diana H, Centennial CO.....another awesome package! Beautiful cards!
- Ellen P, Vernon Hills IL.....Love these cards!! Fabulous!
- Liese K and Honning Schools, Brighton MI.....thanks so much for these great Any Hero letters!!
- Marcia M, Beth W and Jamie M, Cedar Hill MO.....WOW Ladies! This package is totally awesome!
- Madeline P, Stoughton WI.....thanks for the awesome cards!! WOW!
- Linda G, New Lenox IL.....thanks for this great cards and Any Hero letters!!
- Veronica B, Oronogo MO....thanks for these wonderful cards!!
- Karen H, Monticello MN....thanks so much for another great package of cards!!
- Polly P, St Paul MN.....thanks for these awesome cards! Love them!
- R M Fuson, Seward NE....thanks for this wonderful package of cards.
- Thank you Mickie Q of Madison, OH and ALL the card makers at Chapel United Methodist Church! These cards are just beautiful! Lots of heroes will enjoy sending these back home.
- Thanks Carmen Z of Northville, MI for the hero mail and the many greeting cards for our heroes! Thanks especially for the cards for the children! Awesome!!
- Thanks Denise D. of Alexandria, LA!! These are terrific card for the Fourth of July! Very patriotic!! Thank you too for all the letters to heroes! Wonderful!
- Wow! Thank you Cambridge Rubber Stampers Club of Cambridge, OH!! A beautiful collection of cards for our heroes! They'll love these and the hero mail too!
- Thank you Elaine H of Keene, NH!! Your Fourth of July cards are terrific! Our heroes will love sending these home!
- Nicole B, Richfield UT - yowsa on beating your goal! Double the AnyHero letters - you all rock! Tell the kids thanks so much for their cards and letters too....our heroes will love them all!
- Denise W, N Las Vegas NV - thanks for alllllll these early Christmas cards! Ho ho ho!
- Nancy Y, Campbell CA - fantastic cards, you are awesome!! The letters are much appreciated too!
- Central Blvd School kids - you have some impressive letter writing skills! Thank you!!!
- Cindy E and the Los Gatos Elks - thanks for the wonderful Independence Day cards!!
- Christina H, Streetsboro OH - awesome selection of cards for all year! Thanks!
- Kathy S, Reedley CA - you've taken red white and blue to an even more wonderful level! Thanks for the great cards!!
- Sue S, Papillion NE......WOW! Love these!!!
- Shirley V, Rochester MN.....thanks for this great package of cards.
- Thank you, Christy K. of Centerville, OH for the cards and the generous donation! Love the patriotic cards!!!
- Patty S, Santee CA .... I just love your style!! And so will everyone writing home on them. Thanks for your donation and letters too!
- Carie E, Roselle IL.....thanks for the great cards!
- Cathy D and Stampers Collective, Louisville CO.....thanks ladies for these awesome cards!!! Beautiful!
- Linda K, Grant MI......awesome cards!!! Thanks so much.
- Pam R, Florence KY - thanks so much for your generous donation for shipping!
- Barbara B, Lakewood CO.....thanks for these gorgeous cards!
- Sheila and Traci and everyone at BECU - your cards are fantastic, thank you so much!
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- Rufus said...
Yahooo! Hope that the next couple of weeks are even better!
- June 3, 2010 at 7:37 PM
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Assistance wanted
During WW2, most outbound mail to the United States and Europe was censored by the United States, Bermuda, or the country of destination. Following Mexico's entry into the war in May 1942, the Mexican authorities apparently established their own censorship program. One initial target for this censorship was the censoring of Internee covers to the International Red Cross in Geneva. [See the related post] However, they quickly expanding this activity to include personal and business correspondence to other countries in Central and South America, primarily Argentina.
Many of these letters were double censored with a second examination in the Canal Zone or the destination country. An example follows.
After encountering a few of these while searching for the Internee mails, I expaned the Census to include a separate second section for the civilian mails censored by Mexican authorities with their own label. These have turned out to be elusive, and I am reaching out the Forum readers for help. If you have any of these covers, please post here or contact me through the Forum and we'll work out a way for you to send high resolution scans.
Thanking all the Forum readers in advance.
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12 July 2010
Postcard Notebooks Bound Three Ways
Then she got really upset because she thought they were ruined with the fold down the middle. Abby is really into writing lists, and stories lately and we go through paper WAY too quickly so we "fixed" them by making them into notebooks using a few different methods.
Method 1: Simple Staple Binding
With the first few, we just worked with the folds and turned them into simple little notebooks. It was really easy, we measured and cut the paper to size- just a little smaller than the dimensions of the postcard. Then, using a bone folder (an absolute MUST in paper crafting), the papers were folded in half and sandwiched in the postcard.
The papers and postcard were secured by placing a staple directly on the seam in two places.
This is what the inside looks like:
Here's a slight variation Abby did herself. The staples were placed on the side about 1/4 inch in through all layers. It notebook functioned as well as the others.
Method #2: Glue Gun Binding
Two folds were made here about a quarter inch apart. Then, the paper was cut to fit. We cut individual, loose papers and not signatures- I didn't want to bother with all the sewing! While the paper is being cut, it's a good idea to fire up the glue gun now.
Cut, cut, cut until there are enough sheets to fill the whole thing. Here is what it looks like with all the paper stacked neatly inside.
Take the papers out and glue gun down the spine. Be fairly generous here. You don't want it sloshing out the sides, but you need it to hold everything. Quickly take your neatly stacked sheets and stick them firmly into the hot glue. Wiggle and squiggle and press and squeeze until the glue is cool. Do you like how my dollar store glue gun tells you exactly what it is just in case you are unsure. I only buy quality here...
Here is the finished notebook! The pages are in really good. Better than expected, really! Sometimes you surprise yourself!
Here is the back-end shot of the back-end. Ooh, pretty Palomino!
Method #3: Japanese Stab Binding
Abby told me in no uncertain terms that this postcard was extremely special to her because it came from her very special friend Savannah and she did not want it bent but she did want to do something extra *special* with it. I remembered Kelsey's awesome Japanese Stab Binding tutorials at Vanilla Joy and knew they were definitely SPECIAL enough for the Alaskan Killer Whale postcard! I'm not going to re-invent the wheel here as far as a tutorial goes. Besides, even if I tried, my wheel would look like a cast off square wonky wheel next to the classy Cadillac wheel with the shiny chrome and spinners and everything. Just use the instructions at Vanilla Joy, but I'll add a few notes.
First, pick out a matching back cover that coordinates with your postcard; preferably card stock. (You could use a recycled greeting card; just slice it down the fold and you already have your front and back.) Then gather your supplies. I really like to print directions for my projects rather than refer back and forth to the computer. There is something about having something tactual and tangible that makes everything easier...
First, can I say, I LOVE the use of a simply made paper ruler (instructions given in the tut). Also, be careful to place something you don't mind getting holey under your project when you punch your holes with your awl.
Here's a photo my daughter took of me following along with the video tutorial. I highly recommend using the video for the sewing part of this project. It is one of those things that is fairly hard to explain in words, but once you see it and do it yourself, it is super-simple.
Here's the end result! Isn't it special? Abby thought so. I hope Savannah thinks it was too.
There you have it: Three easy ways to turn postcards into little notebooks! They were all so fun, I can't even decide which is my favorite!
The first one was promptly put to good use! I can't wait to see what the others will become!
Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way for plugging Vanilla Joy- I just really like her site and her tutorials! She always has great give-aways as well. I do, however, know her in real life and she is just as lovely a girl who ever was!
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Cute idea! I would love to figure out how to do this with plain old pictures too. Do you thini it would work?ReplyDelete
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I love them - I haven't made little notebooks in awhile - maybe I should.ReplyDelete
Funny - my oldest is a list maker and journaller
Such a cute idea! I bet she is thrilled with her little books!ReplyDelete
This is a great idea! The results are very cute together :)ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing these ideas - I love carrying a small notebook in my purse for random notes and ideas, and these are great, simple ways to create them!ReplyDelete
what an awesome idea! thanks so much for posting this, my daughter loves little notebooks, now thanks to you, we can make our own, thanks :)ReplyDelete
Such a good idea to use post cards! And I'm glad my tutorial was helpful...thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
That is such a cute idea! I want to try to make one for myself. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Fab post with fab pictures. Your daughter is über cute and tiny books are my favorite! :-)ReplyDelete


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Heavy Lifting Equipment Services in Winnipeg
As part of our work in the Mechanical, Electrical, Millwrighting & Refrigeration construction industry we own and operate the following equipment to facilitate our work. This provides us with better and efficient cost control and allows us to better manage installation time for the client improving scheduling:
- A 28Ton Boom Truck with a 92' reach capability, the large deck area for equipment and a 2 Man Basket attachment to facilitate installations and repairs.
- CAT Telehandler TL-1055, 10,00LBS Capacity, 55′ reach
- Numerous trailers for moving of equipment, tooling, materials & supplies
We are C.O.R certified and dedicated to working safely and efficiently. Our safety officer is involved with all heavy lifting plans and procedures to ensure all work is carried safely.


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The weather has changed and the kids are needing hats, fleeces, waterproofs and wellies. The thing is none of those things come cheap. Unless you get your butt over to Mountain Warehouse right now! They have a fantastic Clearance on and Children's Outdoor Clothing and Accessories start from just 99p. That's not all, Mountain Warehouse are also offering FREE delivery for today only. It's well worth a look with 141 items reduced.
So, what can you get for just 99p delivered from Mountain Warehouse? The Chamoix Kids Beanie* is now only 99p, it was £7.99 so this is a steal. The only two colours reduced are Teal and Charcoal but those were the colours you wanted, right?
They have lots of Boden/Joules lookalike bright T-Shirts reduced from £9.99 to just £2.99. There's a few to choose from including Flamingo*, Tractor* and Sausage Dog*.
If you are looking for Fleeces and Jackets then check these out: Redwing Girls Hoodie* was £15.99 now £5.99, Persuit Kids Printed Fleece* was £14.99 now £5.99, Ashbourne Kids Microfleece* was £15.99 now £7.99 and Giggle Boys Printed Waterproof Jacket* was £39.99 now £9.99.
There are many more bargains than what I have mentioned, so go have a nosey and save yourself some £££'s.


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As the city of London reeled from a deadly attack Saturday night that left seven people dead and many others injured, U.S. President Donald Trump was under fire for his response to the violence—first relying on reports from the far-right Drudge Report and then for an attempt to exploit the incident by using it to promote his desire for a ban on travelers from predominantly Muslim nations.
"Using an unconfirmed attack in another country to push for the travel ban. Imagine what he'd push for if there were a domestic attack." —Nicole Hemmer, presidential historian
Would President Donald Trump exploit a national tragedy or a violent terrorist attack to further clamp down on civil liberties or push through anti-democratic policies?
That has been a steady question since Trump took office in January, but his behavior overnight has now offered relevant evidence.
Just as news spread that a van had apparently run down pedestrians on London Bridge in the city's center, Trump—though he sits at the head of the world's most sophisticated intelligence apparatus with massive information-gathering capabilities—took the opportunity to retweet a message from Drudge, a site known for anti-Muslim bigotry and sensationalist headlines. The message read: "Fears of new terror attack after van 'mows down 20 people' on London Bridge." Though the posting was later deleted, many people took screen shots:
As Daniel Politi at Slate noted, "the situation was so unusual that NBC News sent out a tweet questioning the credibility of the reports the president had passed along through his Twitter account."
The President who waits days to comment on white supremacist terror at home will RT Drudge about foreign terror before anything is confirmed pic.twitter.com/8uL6td4zgF— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) June 3, 2017
Subsequently, a second tweet about London went up at the @realDonaldTrump account which stated: "We need to be smart, vigilant and tough. We need the courts to give us back our rights. We need the Travel Ban as an extra level of safety!"
"We should be outraged when the president exploits a terrible violent crime to push his discriminatory and illegal policy."—Cecillia Wang, ACLU
Though federal courts have so far block the Trump administration's attempt to impose what critics call a "Muslim Ban," last week the Department of Justice lobbied the U.S. Supreme Court to revive the order.
But as the Guardian newspaper reported, Trump's tweet on Saturday night "provoked a storm of criticism from commentators who saw it as a piece of opportunism at London's expense" and cited several:
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Daniel Drezner, a politics professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, responded furiously, denouncing the president as "a cheap hustler occupying an office that you don't understand"
John Horgan, a psychologist and terrorist expert at Georgia State University responded to the tweet by calling Trump the "Opportunist-in-Chief."
Adam Wagner, a British human rights barrister in said: "Message from London: political point scoring is the absolute, LAST thing we need right now."
Raising a further question of what his behavior says about Trump, presidential historian and journalist Nicole Hemmer tweeted:
Using an unconfirmed attack in another country to push for the travel ban.— Nicole Hemmer (@pastpunditry) June 3, 2017
Imagine what he'd push for if there were a domestic attack. https://t.co/IUQ6bPKHcx
Meanwhile, the American Civil Liberties Union took the language of the president's own tweet to once again highlight that his intent is an outright ban, not just a restriction or form of heightened security as the administration has tried to argue before the courts. "Glad we both agree the ban is a ban," the ACLU tweeted late Saturday night.
And Cecillia Wang, the group's deputy legal director, said defenders of civil liberties in the U.S. should be "outraged when the president exploits a terrible violent crime to push his discriminatory and illegal policy."
But even President Trump was not ready to drop the subject, taking again to Twitter early Sunday morning to argue the popular right-wing canard that "political correctness" is somehow making the world less safe:
We must stop being politically correct and get down to the business of security for our people. If we don't get smart it will only get worse— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2017
To this many sharp retorts followed, including this one on other possible motives for violent attacks taking place around the world on a daily basis:
We must stop selling weapons and making war around the world.— Ali Abunimah (@AliAbunimah) June 4, 2017


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Over the last many years, SOG has made a reputable name for themselves by creating knives capable of serving in demanding combat environments. The most unforgiving of testing grounds, time spent down range has proven that SOG understands the nuance of knife design and manufacturing. The SOG Seal Strike is a prime example of their military influenced approach to knife making.
With a 4.9-inch blade made of AUS-8 stainless steel and coated with SOGs black Tini coating, the Seal Strike is designed to offer the user uncompromising durability and edge holding. The cryogenic treatment used to temper the steel reduces the steel temperature to -300ºF, then slowly back to ambient room temperature. This increases toughness and reduces the risk of micro-francturing and edge chipping.
The highly sculpted blade is partially serrated with aggressive jimping at the thumb placement for optimal control. The handle is made of glass reinforced nylon with stainless steel inserts. With a pronounced finger guard and a heavy texture to the handle material, the Seal Strike affords a confident grip, even when wet.
Like many SOG knifes, the sheath is as well conceived as the knife itself. Featuring a retractable cord cutter and micro-sharpener, the sheath has a reversible clip and holds the knife in place with tenacity. There is even a small fire striker at the tip of the sheath.
Everything about the Seal Strike is designed for utility in unforeseen circumstances. Over the course of several months of testing, the Seal Strike demonstrated it could be used for delicate chores just as affectively as it could for tasks requiring more force and power. The balance and defined shape of the handle inspire confidence and deliver excellent blade control. The edge holding capabilities appear to be optimal due largely in part to the RC.56-58 hardness and the Tini coating has held up well with no unsightly marks or scratches.
At $127, the value is appropriate given the quality of the sheath alone. For those looking for maximum utility in a military inspired knife, look no further than the Seal Strike.
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This grand cru classé Château is one of the oldest estates of Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux wine region. Growing in one single block, the 13-hectare Corbin vineyard is mainly planted with the merlot grape variety. We will talk about the appellation and its classification, explain the reputation of its wines and learn about this Château.
This is a unique opportunity to taste 5 different vintages from this famous château. Home-made nibbles will complement this tasting.
About the Instructor: Hélène Goble comes from a wine-producing family in Bordeaux and organizes wine tasting events and annual wine tours of Bordeaux and Champagne. As well as presenting wines, she will introduce you to the French 'savoir-vivre' and secrets of wine selection that will leave you impressed. Hélène is a graduate of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust in London.
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By installing Cree® Edge™ luminaires in the parking lot, SuperValu's Cub Foods not only earned LEED credits but became the first commercial parking lot in Minnesota to be illuminated using LED lights.
Cub Foods
Following a rigorous evaluation process, the Cub Foods Phalen store in St. Paul, MN, recently received LEED — Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design — Gold NC2.2 Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The state-of-the-art store, which opened in October 2008, is the first grocery store in Minnesota and one of three grocery stores in the nation to achieve this prestigious ranking.
By installing the Cree Edge™ luminaires in the parking lot, SuperValu's Cub Foods not only earned LEED credits under the category of Optimization of Energy Performance but became the first commercial parking lot in Minnesota to be illuminated using LED lights.
"Cub Foods has a vested interest in supporting the communities where we do business, and contributing to the redevelopment of St. Paul's East Side was a natural fit for us," said Brian Huff, president of Cub Foods. "Choosing to build a LEED Gold Certified building was another example of Cub's dedication to preserving the environment for future generations."
In addition to energy savings, Cree fixtures also meet the City's strict regulations on light pollution. "While achieving the City's light trespass requirements, the Cree Edge™ provides desired light levels which help improve visibility and security for our customers," said Scott Reinke, senior project manager for SuperValu Real Estate and Store Development.
The store also features 44 skylights that illuminate 75 percent of regularly occupied spaces using a solar-powered GPS system that tracks and redirects sunlight as needed and a landscape irrigation system that uses 50 percent less water than typical systems.
As part of their corporate green stewardship, 75 percent of the building construction waste will be recycled and turned into other useful materials. The Cub Foods LEED Certified store is a significant milestone that sets the standard for all new construction projects and lessens the impact on our environment.


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Fall 2020 Athletic Registration:
Step 1. Register your student athlete on family ID for their respective sport
Step 2. Upload Physical form into Family ID. Must have a physical prior to 7th and 9th grade if participating in a sport. New Students must upload physical form prior to participation


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Coronavirus: Two statements that show how precarious the NHS is
It is no secret that the coronavirus outbreak has left the NHS in a precarious position, with many concerned it will not be able to cope with the influx of patients due to the virus.
While concerns are widespread, experts appear divided on whether Britain's health service will be able to weather the storm, with some reassuring the public that the NHS can cope, while others warn it will be unable to handle the crisis.
The conflicting views reveal the true knife-edge faced by the NHS in such unprecedented times.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Thursday, Professor Neil Ferguson, of Imperial College London, said he believes the health system has the capacity to cope and the recent "lockdown" would lead to a "plateau" in the number of cases.
He said: "So we are going to have a very difficult few weeks, particularly in hotspots – London for instance.
"But we think, overall, with the capacity which is rapidly being put in place across the country, that whilst the health system will be intensely stressed, particularly in areas of London, it won't break.
"Perhaps in about three weeks we hope these current measures will start flattening that curve and start bringing numbers down."
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However on the same programme, Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers which represents care trusts, warned that London hospitals are facing a "wicked combination" of an "explosion" in demand and "unprecedented" staff sickness rates of up to 50%.
He said while critical care capacity has been expanded between five and seven times, hospitals are seeing a "continuous tsunami" of demand.
"They are struggling with two things," he said.
"The first is the explosion of demand they are seeing in seriously ill patients. They talk about wave after wave after wave – the word that's often used to me is a continuous tsunami."
Hopson added: "We are now seeing 30%, 40% and indeed in some places 50% sickness rates as staff catch the virus or are in vulnerable groups or have to self-isolate.
"That's unprecedented absence rate.
"So what we have got is a really wicked combination – trusts trying to deal with a lot more demand than they have ever had before with a lot fewer staff than they have had before."


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BRC - British Retail Consortium
Increase access to UK food and beverage markets
BRC Global Standard – The standard is applicable to food manufacturers and distributors who supply to British retailers. Certification to the standard helps manufacturers, brand owners and retailers fulfill their legal obligations whilst ultimately safeguarding the consumer. The standard covers all areas of product safety and legality and addresses part of the due diligence requirements of the supplier and the retailer.
BRC/IoP Global Standard - Food Packaging and Other Packaging Materials provides a common basis for the certification of companies supplying packaging for food products to retailers. The standard is particularly suitable for suppliers of food packaging materials to UK retailers, regardless of packaging material type or country of origin.
Customers, employees, stockholders and competitors develop sustainable respect for an organization which demonstrates its commitment to food safety and/or packaging regulations. The operating costs also drop as efficiencies increase and non-compliance penalties reduce.
Your benefits
- Gain objective recommendations for ongoing continuous improvement.
- Focus on the effectiveness of the system and its practicality in the local environment.
- Work with a highly professional, independent, impartial and unbiased certification body.
- Possess a qualified and experienced pool of auditors around the ASEAN region.
- Be recognized and accepted internationally with TÜV SÜD certificate


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Bored are we?
A: Coconut Cream Pie
Q2: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
So, the point of this game is to either ask a semi-serious question and get a funny answer, or ask a silly question and get a semi-serious but funny answer. Or anything goes.
A: Asks a question
B: Answers question above, asks another question
C: Answers B's question, asks another question
I'll go first I guess:
Q: What is the best flavor of pie?
Bored are we?
A: Coconut Cream Pie
Q2: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
"Questions open the door to knowledge."
Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
Fly free Alex. I love you.
Waiting over the rainbow bridge since 2/14/2009.
I just dang near killed myself taking 4 tests in a row! Now I find that I have a week or two before I have to study again and now I'm BORED. LOL
A: Start by calculating the PH level of your mouth. Do a test to determine salinity and the number of enzymes. Measure it careful with a ruler, and then put it in a graduated cylinder filled with water to test the volume. Weight it to find the mass. Get bored, bite the dratted thing!
ETA: Oops, too slow!
A: Because Tim Hortons was giving out free donuts at the other side.
Q: How much wood could a wood chuck chuck with it's paws tied behind it's back?
A: Just as much, likely. I'm sure an angry woodchuck would have jaws of STEEL, and thus, would be able to chuck wood just as effectively. You may disagree, but I'm also sure an angry woodchuck would not care for your opinion.
Q: What might Katan think of the stars that he sees in the sky?
My Katan.
Whatchyu lookin at, foo?
A. Katan may think what we think and be in wonder of their simple beauty
Q. what does it become when the snow melts?
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Amanda: A: dirty water.
Katie A: the "marshmallows" of course, well, and the magic.
Q: How long can an otter hold it's breath?
"Questions open the door to knowledge."
A: 2-5 minutes, depending on the species.
Q: How many ducks in the world are quacking at this moment?
Q: When is a bird not a bird?
"Questions open the door to knowledge."
A: when it moults
Q: what is the square root of an onion?
A: Shallots
Q: How many times have I played the impossible quiz?
EDIT: Good save Derick!
"Questions open the door to knowledge."
A: they secretly gorge themselves with sugar while you're away
Q: what is a question?


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It is that time of year again where carving pumpkins becomes popular. Follow this guide and you too will have your 15 minutes of fame on the 31st!
Things You Will Need
~Your favorite character or spooky face in stencil form.
~A pumpkin carving saw, household knife and/or pairing knife
~Pushpin, nail, toothpicks or other sharp point
Step 1Starting the Stencil
1) Print or buy a stencil of you favorite cartoon character or monster. Bonus points if you draw your own. Cut out your stencil with a pair of scissors, leaving a 1-inch gap from the edge of your drawing, on all sides.
2) Tape your stencil or use toothpicks to hold the stencil to the pumpkin. Do this on the side that is the most flat. You will probably have to wrap the sides of the stencil around the pumpkin (since most are round and not a square) for a better fit. This will cause less distortion of your carving.
3) To transfer the stencil design on to the pumpkin, use a pushpin, nail, toothpick or other sharp point and poke holes along the outside lines of your design. Trace the drawing with pokes about half an inch apart. These holes will guide your cuts when the stencil is taken off. For tighter, smaller and more detailed areas, poke holes closer together. This will keep the detail in these areas when you begin carving. On most stencils the part that needs to be cut out will be in black.
4) Take the stencil off the pumpkin carefully. Try not to rip or wrinkle the stencil because you will use it as a reference when you begin carving.
Step 2Carving Begins
1) Use a pumpkin carving saw for the best results but you can use a household knife or pairing knife.
2) Start by carving through the smallest, most detailed areas first. Follow the dotted lines that you poked out. These surround the areas to be carved out
3) Saw back and forth and make sure you cut completly through the pumpkin. If not, you will not be able to punch out the carved pieces. Try not to bend the saw around corners, just turn the saw slowly as you continue to cut or the saw could break.
4) You can poke your finger into the area to push a cut out piece or poke them out with the end of your saw for very small areas. Make sure you are careful when pushing these pieces out and that they have been fully cut through/out or you might take more of the pumpkin with it then you wanted.
Step 3Shaving Layers (Advanced)
1) A paring knife or carving chisel works best for shaving away the pumpkin skin. Your cuts should only go a tiny bit into the skin and not all the way through but make sure you cut deep enough that the skin can be later shaved off. Follow your stencil pokes. On most stencils, the parts that need to be shaved will be in grey or light grey depending on how deep you need to shave.
2) Now it's time to remove the skin. When cutting off the skin, use a back and forth motion and slowly shave it off, leaving a layer of flesh. Again, start with the smallest areas and move towards the largest.
3) The best way to make layers is to make U-shaped cuts. Scoop out the flesh with the knife and be careful not to cut all the way through the lighter gray areas.
Always make sure you cut away from yourself and have adult supervision if needed. Hopefully this will help you create something amazing. Have Fun...HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! BOOOOO!!!!
A Typical Stencil.
Tips & Warnings
~Carver's tip: Don't have the stencil to low, have it a couple of inches from the bottom of the pumpkin. This prevents the candle flame from being visible through the finished carving.
~Carver's tip: For medium and advanced stencils, watch where you carve first and that you don't cut out a peice the holds up part of your carving.
~Carver's tip: Make your cuts perpendicular to the pumpkin surface for better lighting results.
~Carver's tip: Cut large areas in half or in quarters with your saw so you can remove them with ease.


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On 26/05/11 19:26, Richard Cyganiak wrote: > On 26 May 2011, at 17:32, Andy Seaborne wrote: >> We would need a (data)type to cover value space of both xsd:string >> and rdf:LangTaggedString so you can write: >> >> skos:prefLabel rdfs:range rdf:String . >> >> http://www.w3.org/TR/skos-reference/#S12 >> >> (If a datatype, empty value space - I don't think we can use >> rdf:PlainLiteral's lexical space without making it some sort of >> special case) > > Every datatype is automatically also a class that contains all > members of the value space. This is why you can use rdfs:range with > datatypes in the first place. > > So you can already say > > skos:prefLabel rdfs:range rdf:PlainLiteral . > > and that only says that objects of skos:prefLabel statements are > members of the value space of rdf:PlainLiteral -- which covers the > value space of both xsd:string and rdf:LanguageTaggedString. This > doesn't say anything about the lexical form. > > I don't think any special casing is needed in the specs to make this > work. It already follows from the definition of rdf:PlainLiteral. > > (I think RDF Concepts and/or RDF Schema could simply assert that > rdf:PlainLiteral is a class, as this is consistent with the statement > that rdf:PlainLiteral is a datatype -- it's implied anyways. So we > keep the useful bit of rdf:PlainLiteral (it defines a name for a > useful set of values), while ignoring the weird bit (the lexical form > which MUST not be used anywhere anyways).) Why not declare a class rdf:String that is the features we want and leave rdf:PlainLiteral, with all it's datatype features that are being used, alone? (make it a subclass). We should not half use rdf:PlainLiteral (nor modify it) just because we want to do something different from the original design. We are not using it's datatype aspects so don't use it. It's particularly confusing as rdf:LangTaggedString is a subclass of rdf:PlainLiteral but not a derived type. rdf:LangTaggedString rdfs:subClassOf rdf:String . xsd:string rdfs:subClassOf rdf:String . A reasonable expectation of users (whether technically right or not - people have intuitions about strings) skos:prefLabel rdfs:range <datatype> is that they can write <s> skos:prefLabel "foo"^^<datatype> . Another advantage: make it a sensible name, "plain" isn't helpful any more. AndyReceived on Friday, 27 May 2011 10:34:10 UTC
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