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Textile machines are used for businesses that produce articles of clothing and other materials that incorporate yard, beads, and general sewing into their products. Textile machinery spins the thread and the yarn into beautiful patterns and designed. For nearly 25 years, India’s Intec Capital has helped textile machinery become acquirable through financing options, which helps small business enterprises, or SMEs, improve their production and output. Why loan for Textile Industry? Through easy payment options and low rates, financing textile machinery has never been easier, and all it takes is one simple financing application to get your business the machinery it needs. The approval process is quick, efficient, and only one page long, unlike other textile machinery loan companies, who will quickly deny you for the smallest reason, and leave you with a cramp in your hand from filling out so much needless paperwork. Is Textile Industry finance for you? If you are a business owner who is faced with the problem of not being able to afford new textile machinery, then consider the options that Intec Capital offers. The cost of new machinery is a very prohibitive one, and that is why it’s best to go with a financing company who are experts in the leasing of manufacturing equipment. How can I get a Textile Industry loan? Fill an online loan application form on our website indicating the type of loan facility you need. And plenty more advantages and pros for businesses. By giving our clients the most affordable options for textile machinery loans in the country, we have helped businesses get themselves off the ground, gain profits, and create a network that is best for them, and all through easy payments and options.
2019-04-25T22:36:05Z
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Dr Harry D. Vildibill was born in Tampa FL and raised in Brandon, FL. He attended Vanderbilt University and University of South Carolina, School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr Vilidbill has been in practice since 1998. Dr Vildibill is married with 2 children. Please visit our Surgeries page to see a list of just some of the surgeries we perform.
2019-04-19T18:33:05Z
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Gail Reid: When Rhoda Janzen is injured in a car accident shortly after her husband of 15 years dumps her for a man, she postpones her sabbatical and returns to the comfort of her parents' California home. Her parents are leaders of the Mennonite church so the worldly Rhoda's return to her Mennonite roots is a distinctly different kind of memoir. This story evokes themes from Elizabeth Gilbert's "Eat, Pray, Love" as well as a humorous response to everything reminiscent of David Sedaris and Nora Ephron. What's uniquely different is the Mennonite angle. Few of us have insight into the beliefs and everyday life of this fascinating religious group. I don't like to bash a book that many people will, in fact, enjoy. After all, it has been on the bestseller's list for several months. However, the humor is much too caustic for me and sometimes crosses the line to mean spirited. The author is very impressed with her academic credentials and she does have an admirable vocabulary; but, I picked it up the first time that she was a smart cookie. Enough!
2019-04-20T12:14:08Z
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TWO games into the new year and WGC are in something of a crisis. Their second defeat of 2017, this time at league leaders London Colney, has seen Adam Fisher's side concede 11 goals in two losses that effectively end any promotion aspirations from the Spartan South Midlands League Premier this season. They were beaten 5-2 at lowly St Margaretsbury the previous Monday. They now trail long-time leaders and Saturday's victors by 19 points, even though they have three games in hand. WGC are also out of all the cup competitions they entered this season. Certainly, manager Fisher is going to have to make a major overhaul of his defence. He welcomed back Martin Standen into central defence for this one, switched newcomer Louis Lee to right-back and preferred Sean Brettell to Jay Welsh in the other full-back position. Lee Robins was restored upfront. Despite the ultimately comprehensive London Colney victory, this was a very strange game, that split conveniently into three very differing thirds. In the opening 30 minutes, hosts Colney dominated and overran WGC with a devastating three goal in 16 minute spell. There was just five minutes gone when the leaders struck first. Ex-WGC man Dave Parkinson, who was a thorn in his former team's side for the 75 minutes he was on the pitch, outpaced Brettell down the right. His over-hit cross to the far post was retrieved by home top scorer Jon Clements, who turned inside Lee and shot home under keeper Jack Metcalfe on his near post. On 14 minutes the lead was doubled, a long ball found home skipper Greg Shaw, he chipped into the middle and Clements netted his second with a stooping header past Metcalfe. Two minutes later, Parkinson scored a fine solo third. Again he outpaced Brettell, slipped inside Yasin Boodhoo's challenge and ended with a finely placed shot beyond Metcalfe into the far corner. At his point it looked as though WGC might be half-a-dozen in arrears by the interval, as they could barely get across the half-way line. It took 25 minutes for them to fashion their first opening, a shooting chance for Josh Bronti, well blocked by Colney defender Gregg Douglas. And Bronti played a part in the Citizens pulling a fine goal back to reduce arrears on 29 minutes, getting away down the right to pull over a cross that central defender Boodhoo spectacularly volleyed in for his third goal in successive games, amid the defensive mayhem. That sparked an immediate change in WGC's demeanour. Two minutes later, Standen was inches wide with a powerful header past an upright, rising to a Brettell free-kick. And on 35 minutes, a second WGC goal, again created by a Bronti cross that produced a flashing header from Robins beyond home keeper Gowans, had the Citizens' majority in the 101 crowd on their feet. WGC finished the half in total contrast to their performance in the opening 30 minutes, when on the stroke of the interval, a Boodhoo header clipped the post on its way out. The Herns Lane side couldn't wait to get going in the second 45 minutes with the score now 3-2 and in the opening minutes, Manny Melford-Rowe brought a diving save from Gowans. But seven minutes in, it looked as if the WGC revival might be at an end, when Metcalfe took down Colney winger Jack Woods after Clements had made a run across the face of the visitors' defence, unchecked. The under-pressure keeper redeemed himself, pushing away Shaw's spot-kick in fine style, to keep his side in the game. If the match had a turning point, it came just past the hour. On 62 minutes, Bronti was sent scurrying down the middle. He got in a fierce shot, Gowans parried but couldn't hold and Ashley Kersey rammed in the rebound. But WGC players and supporters's joy was short-lived, referee Lungarella consulted an assistant with flag raised and the goal was chalked off for offside. The Citizens looked immediately deflated. Manager Fisher replaced Melford-Rowe, who had a fitness test before the game with new signing Marcus Campbell and Robins with Taishan Griffith. But the final third of the game proved as disastrous for the visitors as the opening half-hour had been. Just before being substituted, Parkinson made a strong run down the right and when he crossed low, Clements swept home his hat-trick goal to effectively decide the points. Three minutes later as WGC pushed up, Standen found himself stranded on half-way. He couldn't cut out a through ball and Colney's Spencer Mardel raced completely clear to poke the fifth past Metcalfe, with WGC defenders vainly appealing for offside. Two minutes later, home substitute Jay Caines really rubbed it in with a lofted effort from way outside the area that cleared the beleagured Metcalfe to find the far corner and give the hosts a somewhat flattering six goal haul, considering the middle half-hour of the game. WGC: Metcalfe, Lee, Boodhoo, Standen, Brettell, Payne, Long (Read 82), Robins (Griffith 67), Bronti, Kersey, Melford-Rowe (Campbell 60).
2019-04-21T12:23:47Z
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A new graduate degree in mental health counseling at The University of Texas at El Paso will help prepare licensed professional counselors in Texas. The Master of Science (M.S.) in Mental Health Counseling was approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to begin in the fall 2017 semester. The 60-hour program is intended for graduate students in the UTEP College of Education who plan to work as licensed professional counselors in community, agency and private practice settings that provide mental health services. Approximately 40 students are expected to start the program this fall. Out of Texas’ 254 counties, 207 are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling will replace the Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling degree previously offered at the college. With the new Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences, UTEP is the only university in the region to offer that particular degree, which will prepare students in the College of Health Sciences for a career in the rehabilitation professions. Thirty students are expected to enroll in the program in the fall 2017 semester. The program consists of 120 semester credit hours. It will provide students with the course knowledge, attitudes, values and skills to prepare them to meet the challenges of graduate or professional education in four preparation tracks: physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation counseling and speech-language pathology. “The newly approved undergraduate degree in rehabilitation sciences will provide students the foundational information in the rehabilitation sciences and the clinical research skills that are necessary to be competitive for acceptance into graduate programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation counseling and communication sciences and disorders across the United States,” said Anthony P. Salvatore, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at UTEP. Students who complete the program will meet the prerequisite coursework requirements to apply to graduate programs throughout the country, including the rehabilitation health sciences graduate programs at UTEP. Employment opportunities for program graduates include support staff or medical and health services managers in medical settings, rehabilitation centers and skilled nursing facilities, and entry- and mid-level management positions in the healthcare industry. The new programs bring the total number of master’s degrees offered at UTEP to 75.
2019-04-24T23:44:31Z
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2019-04-25T13:57:32Z
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Social Media Login is one of the good to have features for any website which offers the user, member registration/login feature. Many of the websites these days offer options to log in to the website using the credentials of different social media platforms. Features like Facebook Login (FB Login), Twitter Login (Twitter Auth), Google+ Login are offered by many websites to make the user registration and login convenient. Social login feature allows your users to log in to your website directly via any social media they choose. It is more convenient for the users; they don’t have to register a new account, waiting for approval and go through manually sign up the process. Rapid Sign Up: Since your customers won’t have to fill up anything for logging in to your website. They can quickly sign up on your website. Email Contact: As most of the social media networks will let you pull the contact details of the logged in users. You can use them for communicating as well as for email marketing. Spam Reduction: Because most of the people use the real data on their social media accounts, the rate of fake ids and spammer gradually decreases. Here, in this article, I have enlisted some of the Best WordPress Social Login Plugins that provides social media login access to your website users. These plugins are very popular and highly sold due to its cool and easy to use functionality. Also, they are well tested and are compatible with the latest version of WordPress. So, you won’t have any problem while installing them on your WordPress website. AccessPress Social Login is an ultimate WordPress Social Login Plugin that allows your website users to register/login to the website using their favorite social media accounts. It comes with 17 beautifully designed templates to select the social login buttons/icons for fitting them perfectly with your website’s overall designs. It is a highly configurable plugin that allows you to enable/disable logins through the certain social media. Besides, the plugin also comes with shortcodes to display different login form on different website’s area such as on registration section, comment section etc. You can also check out the lite version of the plugin – AccessPress Social Login Lite. UserPro is a fully featured User Profile Social Login Plugin that allows you to create beautiful frontend user profiles and community sites. The plugin comes with different options to customize your login buttons and registration forms. Besides, the plugin also comes with other features like social connection/integration, membership payment, user badge etc. It is an easy to use plugin that comes with intuitive drag and drop administration panel. Also, the plugin comes with 4 ready to use skins to choose your login profile. Additionally, it also contains 350+ FontAwesome icons and unlimited Google fonts to customize the fonts. WooCommerce Social Login is a Premium Social Login WordPress Plugin that allows you to integrate your website with login forms, registration, and checkout forms. It supports 11 popular social networks. Hence, your website user can log in to your site using their favorite one. It is an easy to use plugin that comes with drag and drop reorders to change the order of the display of your social media network. Besides, the plugin also visually represent the statistic of your social network used by your website user for registrations. Social Login is a Premium WordPress Plugin that allows your website user to enter your website using any of their favorite social media accounts. It supports 9 major social networks API. They are: Google, Facebook, Github, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, Dribbble, OpenID, and Yahoo. It is an easy to use plugin that comes with easy setup and configuration. Besides, social login, you can also add Mailchimp, Envanto purchase verification and Google Re-captcha for your security concern for spams. Wow Login is a convenient Social Login WordPress Plugin for secure registration and authorization on the site via different social media networks and emails. It is an effective tool for the website administrator that allows you to create the database of the email addresses and lets you interact them with modern emailing service. It is an easy to use plugin with flexible configuration options. Using the plugin you can allow your site’s user to register and authenticate through 4 major social media networks or via email. Besides, the plugin also comes with shortcodes that allows you to add the social login feature on any page/posts on your website. The above-mentioned plugins are the best WordPress Social Login Plugins that are available on the internet. So, if you are interested in adding the social media login feature on your website, you can use any of the mentioned plugins on a reasonable purchasing price. Hope, the article is helpful for you to find a perfect plugin to add the social media login functionality on your WordPress website. If you have any queries, suggestions or recommendations related to the article then, you can write about it in the comment box below. Best Seller / Best Rated – Social Login WordPress plugins available at CodeCanyon! Hey Buddy!, I found this information for you: "5+ Best WordPress Social Login Plugins 2019 (Facebook login, Twitter Login / Twitter Auth, G+ Login, LinkedIn, VKontakte, Instagram, Foursquare, WordPress, Buffer Login)". Here is the website link: https://wpallclub.com/best-wordpress-social-login-plugins/. Thank you.
2019-04-22T10:27:03Z
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We build our students up only to encourage them to flee. Why? Combining advertising campaigns handled by pros along with play on the editorial side of reputable media outlets gets a business noticed by potential customers who won’t be concerned about the veracity of claims. A sad week in the world of journalism.
2019-04-26T08:51:39Z
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Home/Residential, Technology/August 1 is World Wide Web Day! Web browsing and many other online activities we take for granted today wouldn't have been possible without the invention of the World Wide Web. It’s difficult to get one’s arms around just how impactful the arrival of “the internet” was for people all around the world. And it’s amazing to think how relatively young this technology is, considering its extraordinary role in changing how the world communicates. We put “internet” in quotes because what many people think of as the internet actually refers to a few different things. Often, people confuse “Wi-Fi” with the internet, although Wi-Fi refers only to an internet connection being broadcast over radio waves. Another term that gets mixed up with internet is “World Wide Web,” but really the World Wide Web (aka “The Web”) is a global information system that operates over the internet – much as email or Skype or Netflix do. What makes the Web so interesting and important is that it essentially made the internet a more user-friendly place where people could easily share ideas, photos, baby videos – you name it. Since August 1 is World Wide Web Day, we thought we’d take note of some of the facts and history behind the Web. The invention of the World Wide Web is credited to an English software engineer named Tim Berners-Lee. The son of parents who were among the very first computer scientists, Berners-Lee was working at CERN — a particle physics laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland in the 1980s —when he became frustrated by the fact that information on computers was hard to share. Plus, the information was often in different computer languages. There had to be a better way. If all of that sound mostly like gobbledygook to you, that’s OK. The point is, it worked, and worked so well that by the time the mid 1990s rolled around, businesses started to get the point that they needed to be on the World Wide Web just to compete. Everyone else soon followed. Adaptation to the Web was aided by the fact that CERN agreed to make the underlying code for the Web available without any royalty fees — essentially opening up the Web to anyone and everyone and fueling the rapid growth of the internet, the World Wide Web and just about anything else you can think of that requires an online connection. Despite the seeming ubiquity of internet access, there are still billions of people around the world who don’t have a connection — reliable or otherwise. That need is what’s driven Viasat to advance the availability of internet over satellite. Where cables and terrestrial wireless can’t or won’t go, satellite will, and it’s increasingly clear that satellite will be the technology to take the Web to many of the places it couldn’t go before. If you want to know more about the World Wide Web, check out the book “Weaving the Web” by Berners-Lee himself.
2019-04-24T17:58:14Z
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2 Joahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. 3 And the king of Egypt deposed him at Jerusalem, and fined the land a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. 4 And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Neco took Joahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt. 5 Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah his God. 7 Nebuchadnezzar also carried of the vessels of the house of Jehovah to Babylon, and put them in his temple at Babylon. 9 Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah. 10 And at the return of the year king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and brought him to Babylon, with the goodly vessels of the house of Jehovah, and made Zedekiah his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem. 12 and he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah his God; he humbled not himself before Jeremiah the prophet [speaking] from the mouth of Jehovah. 13 And he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart against turning unto Jehovah, the God of Israel. 14 Moreover all the chiefs of the priests, and the people, trespassed very greatly after all the abominations of the nations; and they polluted the house of Jehovah which he had hallowed in Jerusalem. 16 but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of Jehovah arose against his people, till there was no remedy. 17 Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldeans, who slew their young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no compassion upon young man or virgin, old man or hoary-headed: he gave them all into his hand. 18 And all the vessels of the house of God, great and small, and the treasures of the house of Jehovah, and the treasures of the king, and of his princes, all these he brought to Babylon. 21 to fulfil the word of Jehovah by the mouth of Jeremiah, until the land had enjoyed its sabbaths: [for] as long as it lay desolate it kept sabbath, to fulfil threescore and ten years. 23 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath Jehovah, the God of heaven, given me; and he hath charged me to build him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Whosoever there is among you of all his people, Jehovah his God be with him, and let him go up.
2019-04-22T02:46:22Z
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I write this from Ben Gurion airport, the Dan lounge to be exact, a perk left over from my pre-B’nai Abraham frequent flyer days. It’s late Thursday evening, boarding begins in an hour or so, and it’s nice to sit comfortably and relax. I’ve been in Israel for almost two full weeks, perhaps my longest stay since student days thirty-five years ago. The visit has been energizing. Robin and I arrived with a wonderful group of thirty from TBA, all adults, all eager to see the land, in some cases for the first time, in others for the first time in a long while. It was a congenial, fun group, and delightfully prompt, even with a few early morning departures. Some of what we did was different. For example, no zip lining down the Manara Cliffs this time…though I bet these folks would have been up to it! But there were other, more important differences as well. I kept reminding my companions that Israel was complicated…and they saw this for themselves. A number of speakers shared their views with us: a much decorated army colonel, a center right journalist and a center left Tel Aviv University professor among them. We worked hard to learn about and understand the many views on the international and domestic challenges Israel faces, like Iran, the West Bank, economic disparity and women’s rights. Friday night Robin and I went to Kibbutz Tzuba, near Jerusalem. Robin directs admissions for a high school semester-in-Israel program and we had Shabbat dinner with “her” kids. That was fun. The rest of the group attended services at a local Reform synagogue and were hosted for dinner by member families. The next morning on the bus, everybody had stories to tell and it appears lots of email addresses were exchanged. We also heard that lots of delicious food got served…though not, it appears, in every house! Last Sunday was, to be sure, our most serious day, and perhaps the most memorable. A remarkable young man named Avner, from a group called Breaking the Silence, led us on a tour of Hebron, in the heart of the West Bank. Few Jews go there and the city center, where a small group of right wing settlers have been ensconced for years, is incredibly heavily guarded. It was impossible to avoid seeing the impact of this presence and to say we were all uncomfortable is an understatement. Later, we visited a wonderful woman named Barbara who lives in Gush Etzion, surely the least controversial part of the West Bank. While we may not have agreed with everything she said, we could not help but admire her commitment to her community, and especially, her affirmation that if real peace could be achieved, and her moving would make the difference, she would. These two worlds were new to all of us, but helped us understand the Israel of today better. I cannot write even an incomplete account of our journey without mentioning dinner on February 12. Somehow or other – I truly have no idea how! – the restaurant where we ate dinner learned that it was both Robin and Nancy Bernstein’s birthday. We had a wonderful meal right on Lake Kinneret (aka the Sea of Galilee) when suddenly the lights went off, the boat on which we had earlier briefly cruised pulled away from shore, and in the celebrants’ honor we witnessed an amazing fireworks display. And that was only the beginning. Needless to say, Robin and Nancy asked Ken and me what we have planned for next year! At times it felt like we were on information overload as the experiences and the conversations and the new sights and new people got to be…well, a lot. But we were all sad to leave one another and I know that ties to Israel have been strengthened and all of us have a better grasp of Israel than we did before…and are glad of it. And we are also glad of the strong ties all of us now share. So everybody else left and I (literally) wheeled my suitcase across the street from the Dan Panorama Jerusalem to the Hotel Prima Royale (which for the record is neither). I joined an already in progress rabbinic mission from our Greater Metrowest Federation. For the last three days, ten of us rabbis (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and me) met and toured with academics and tour guides and officials from the World Zionist Organization and the Foreign Ministry, in effect receiving a crash course in Israeli politics and foreign affairs. This was unquestionably a case of information overload, thought it was one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. I’ll need some time to process all we learned but perhaps the neatest part of the experience – and one I didn’t even think about previously – was being with such a diverse and wonderful group. The ten of us became fast friends, sharing thoughts and dreams, concerns and worries. We found that though we represented a quite diverse ideological spectrum, our lives were more similar than we would have imagined. Happily, the date for a reunion lunch has already been marked. So now it’s time to come home, and I m excited about that…yes, to see Robin, and also because I know it will be warm and I assume our driveway will have been shoveled! More seriously, I miss Temple B’nai Abraham and knowing what has gone on in the lives of our extended family. I look forward to being on the pulpit at tomorrow’s early service, and hope I will be forgiven for the occasional yawn. As always when leaving Israel, I recite a silent prayer for peace. May we be privileged to witness it ourselves, and may that happen soon.
2019-04-22T02:27:45Z
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We have the technology and knowledge necessary to help you build loyalty. Creation of audiences tailored to specific topics that allow customers to communicate and listen, developing unique content, videos, live videos, articles, images, gifs … all in order to maintain a lasting and stable relationship with our buyers and potential customers. How do I create a community to talk and listen to my clients? At Antevenio, we develop multi-directional and unique communication between brands and potential audiences. We achieve the growth and loyalty of the community thanks to the creation of relevant and quality content. Our success comes from the ability to engage and attract users which leads to an increase of sales. Are you looking for an automated marketing solution that includes email, SMS and RTB? At Antevenio, we combine email and SMS marketing to help make your sales cycle more efficient by contacting your customers automatically, keeping them interested and generating repeat purchases. Do you need a tool that allows you to compliment your emailing strategy with SMS marketing? With our proprietary SMS Marketing technology from MDirector, you will be able to communicate with and retain your customers through mass direct text messages sent to their devices.
2019-04-22T07:00:01Z
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As one of the largest family owned manufacturers in the UK, Alstons pride themselves on producing great British made furniture. Their design and development teams take great care to create a wide selection of sofa ranges offering luxury at an affordable price. A contemporary sofa design with clean lines and angular shapes that bring real impact to any room. This model has a wide choice of pieces available that include a sofa bed option. Add a splash of colour, be bold with some of our exciting scatter combinations and co-ordinate these with our Swivel chair to create an amazing look. Newport and Vermont have become sofa style icons for today’s interiors. Bridging the gap between modern and traditional style, the design is so versatile. The secret of the success comes from the carefully selected super soft fabric choices that keep this model best in class. The more casual Newport with luxurious feather filled back pillows work in harmony with the soft pleated arm detail. Optional Featherlux seat fillings are also available.
2019-04-18T16:35:23Z
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As weight reduction pills, you are given an item that is demonstrated to conquer hindrances of hormonal andphysiological impairments.Your Efficient Weight Deprivation Plan To begin with how about we comprehend one thing that there is not much or despicable about completing a corrective medical procedure. No. 2: Tip for defeating nourishment enslavement and taste for fat: Skip the sticks of spread and utilize a couple of teaspoons. Refuse supplements with secret fixings are definitely not. The specialist will supplant the harmed joint with plastic or metal prostheses. You would prefer not to discuss how to purchase shoddy great make up and afterward your connection is about weight reduction.
2019-04-24T11:51:14Z
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This is a rare late 19th century antique French ormolu mounted burr walnut and floral marquetry card table and writing table. The shaped burr walnut top has kingwood banding encompassing exquisite floral marquetry decoration and a stunning gilt bronze border. The hinged top opens to reveal a green baize lined interior for playing cards. Slide the top back reveals a compartment for writing, complete with an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface and two inkwells. It stands on elegant cabriole legs with gilded ormolu mounts and it is a superb and rare piece which is sure to get lots of attention wherever it is placed. In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed and the baize relined in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
2019-04-22T18:04:46Z
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This is my 19th year in teaching, the 8th at Fairview. My daughter is a junior this year at CU Boulder. I enjoy all things outdoors: climbing, biking, skiing...... .
2019-04-26T05:52:25Z
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Ballack, Michael: Feature includes a biography, ranking of his importance to the team, and related links. AskMen.com - Michael Ballack. Bölstler, Manuel: News, biography, career, photographs, and a guestbook. Manuel Bölstler Online. Jones, Stefanie: Washington Freedom. News, biography, photographs, articles, and a guest book. Steffi Jones Fanpage. Klose, Miroslav: News, information, photographs, links, and chat. The Unofficial Miroslav Klose Website. Klose, Miroslav: Profile, rules, join, codes, and members. Miroslav Klose Fanlisting. Kuranyi, Kevin: Feature includes a biography, ranking of his importance to the team, and related links. AskMen.com - Kevin Kuranyi. Ziege, Christian: The English introduction to the official site with news, information, career details, photographs, wallpapers, and contact details.
2019-04-19T00:23:42Z
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Six (6) White Rose Pomander Kissing Balls with green leaves. Hangs from a white mesh ribbon. Looks great with any d?cor. Approx. 8 inches. Great condition, only used once for my wedding ceremony.
2019-04-18T12:36:35Z
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Come out to Bar 97 Newmarket for a fun Mother's Day Clay Activity!!! Sunday May 12, 5:00-7:30 you will have the opportunity to create a wonderful "One of a Kind" Flower Planter using Kiln Fired Stoneware Clay. Carving tools along with press molds will be available to help you with your creation. Once decorating is complete, many bright fun colours will be added to bring your project to life! Pot will be taken back to studio for firing, dipping in clear glaze and refiring to make it shiny and water tight. Pot will be delivered back to Bar 97 in approx. 2 weeks time for pick up. Copyright 2012 Burnt Offerings Studio. All rights reserved.
2019-04-24T03:01:22Z
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represents EGEA externally and acts as the executive body of the association. Do you have any feedback for the Board of EGEA? Then click here. Do you have any feedback for Swen? Then click here. Do you have any feedback for Valentina? Then click here. Do you have any feedback for Milan? Then click here. Do you have any feedback for Frederike? Then click here. Do you have any feedback for Anna? Then click here. For more details about the teams and the country responsibilities, check out the information below. of support for the Board of EGEA and the Regional Teams. )* until 2012 Annual Congress Organiser, then until 2015 Annual Congress Coordinator. If you know the names of the officials before 1992, please write to webadmin[at]egea.eu.
2019-04-23T21:55:17Z
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This course discusses generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for asset reporting on the balance sheet. An asset is an item of economic value that is expected to yield a benefit to the owing entity in future periods. Assets are classified as being either current or noncurrent assets. A current asset, such as cash, account receivable, and prepaid expenses, is expected to be consumed within one year, while noncurrent assets, such as long-term investments, property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets, are to be consumed in more than one year. This course includes a discussion of both current and noncurrent assets. For example, promulgated GAAP for current assets is provided in ASC 210-10-45-1 through 45-4, Balance Sheet: Overall. Receivables are covered in ASC 310 Receivables comprising nonrefundable fees, loans and debt securities, and troubled debt restructurings by creditors. Guidance on the accounting and reporting of inventory is provided in ASC 330 Inventory. ASC 360 Property, Plant, and Equipment provides guidance on accounting for long-lived tangle assets such as land and land improvements, buildings, and equipment. This course is included in the MEGA CPE Bundle. Format: Online pdf (111 pages). • Recognize how to properly account for and classify assets. • Indicate how cash and related items are reported. • Recognize receivables and how to correctly factor and assign them. • Identify correct disclosure requirements for receivables. • Recognize how to account for inventories including different costs, consigned goods, financing product arrangements and lower of cost or market. • Recognize how to compute inventory balances using the LIFO method. • Identify proper disclosure requirements for inventory. • Recognize how to account for different fixed asset costs. • Identify accounting procedures for fixed assets such as conversions, depletion and exchange/disposal of assets. • Recognize disclosure requirements for fixed assets. • Recognize the accounting procedures for depletion of natural resources. • Identify the procedures for amortizing intangible assets. • Recognize the disclosure requirements for intangibles.
2019-04-25T06:55:38Z
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The William Root House Museum and Garden is one of the oldest surviving houses in Marietta. The museum features a glimpse of life for a typical middle class Georgia family in 1850. Built in 1845 by early settlers Hannah and William Root, the Root House is one of just a few buildings that survived Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign. The house used as a single-family residence until the 1940’s when it was divided into apartments. By the late 1980’s, the house was in disrepair and scheduled for demolition. When it was found to be one of the oldest buildings in Marietta, it was purchased by the Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society and restored to it’s 1845 appearance. Every room in the Root House contains authentic period pieces, allowing visitors to learn the story of the Root family and life in Civil War era Georgia. The tour includes opportunities to touch some of the historic artifacts and play 19th century games, as well as use modern electronic tablets to view historic records, family photos, and more. Stepping outside, visitors can see the recreated kitchen that includes a working 1850s cook-stove and a garden that features flower beds and vegetables that were available in the area before 1860. Tours at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30. For more information, please call (770) 426-4982 or visit RootHouseMuseum.com.
2019-04-24T00:59:45Z
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I. Causes of Heart Failure: What every physician needs to know. Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome in which the heart is unable to provide sufficient blood flow to meet the metabolic needs of the body, or is only able to do so with significantly increased intracardiac filling pressure. However, this is a somewhat older definition, and many people now define heart failure as a clinical syndrome where there is structural heart disease and impaired function. Heart failure is often referred to as congestive heart failure (CHF). Many experts believe that the term “congestion” does not uniformly apply to all patients, and the syndrome is often referred to as “heart failure” in more contemporary times. Heart failure is most often characterized as systolic, if ejection fraction (EF) is decreased, and diastolic, if ejection fraction is preserved. “Diastolic” heart failure is also often called heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFPEF) or heart failure with preserved systolic function (HFPSF). Systolic heart failure is often due to damage to the heart, such as ischemia or alcohol exposure. Diastolic heart failure is often due to longstanding hypertension or intracardiac infiltration such as with amyloid protein, which “stiffens” both ventricles. It is not usually possible to distinguish systolic from diastolic heart failure based on signs and symptoms alone, as both share substantial clinical features. II. Diagnostic Confirmation: Are you sure your patient has Heart Failure? Heart failure is diagnosed at the bedside using history and physical findings. There is no absolute laboratory test for the diagnosis of heart failure. A characteristic history includes exertional dyspnea, fatigue, and edema. Physical exam would be notable for volume overload (jugular venous distention, dependent edema), S3 gallop, and often pulmonary rales. However, it is important to note that the absence of rales does not exclude heart failure, as the lymphatic system can provide substantial compensation, particularly in patients with chronic heart failure. Pulmonary congestion is typically evident on chest radiography. Plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) or N-terminal pro-BNP (NT-proBNP) levels are typically elevated, although renal failure and obesity are commonly recognized confounders. The hallmark laboratory exam of heart failure is an echocardiogram. The presence of a decreased EF is sufficient to give a diagnosis of systolic heart failure; other modalities such as gated nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or gated computed tomography (CT) are also able to determine EF. Diastolic heart failure is diagnosed in the presence of the clinical syndrome of heart failure with preserved EF. Efforts should be made to determine the etiology of heart failure. Exertional dyspnea and fatigue are virtually universal. Volume overload is usually found, but in the modern era of powerful loop diuretics, some patients do not manifest fluid overload. Nocturnal symptoms such as orthopnea and/or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) are also highly suggestive of heart failure. Abdominal discomfort or fullness is also a frequently reported symptom. Patients with well-compensated heart failure may have minimal symptoms and no evidence of volume overload. Characteristics of end-stage heart failure may include cachexia and Cheyne-Stokes respirations. Approximately half of patients with heart failure have systolic failure and the other half have diastolic heart failure. Some have features of both types. Heart failure is perhaps more common in men and in those who identify as black racially. Risk increases with age. Regardless, the most important risk factors for developing heart failure on a population basis are hypertension, myocardial infarction, and diabetes. The majority of diastolic heart failure is a result of longstanding hypertension, and this phenotype of heart failure is more common in women. Infiltrative diseases, such as amyloidosis and hemochromatosis, also typically lead to diastolic heart failure, often with restrictive physiology. Prior chest radiation is another potential cause of diastolic heart failure, and the incidence may increase as prolonged cancer survivorship increases. Once patients are hospitalized with diastolic heart failure, the prognosis is approximately the same as systolic heart failure. Hypertension and diabetes also increase the risk of systolic heart failure through the increased risk of coronary artery disease and myocardial infarctions. Thus efforts to minimize coronary artery disease would be anticipated to have substantial impact on risk of developing heart failure. The causes of systolic heart failure are myriad, including coronary artery disease, genetic or familial, viral (including HIV), idiopathic, valvular, inflammatory (myocarditis, sarcoidosis), thyroid disease, tachycardia-mediated (often from previously unrecognized atrial fibrillation), stress-induced (also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy), nutritional deficiency (such as thiamine or selenium), systemic myopathies (such as muscular dystrophies), and peripartum cardiomyopathy. Alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamines, anthracyclines, some antirheumatic medications (such as hydroxychloroquine) and tyrosine kinase inhibitors are common toxic causes of heart failure, which are typically identified through patient history. Common alternative causes of volume overload include renal failure, liver failure, and hypoalbuminemia. Common alternative causes of exertional breathlessness are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary embolism (PE), and pneumonia. Coronary artery disease also may present with a dyspnea-predominant phenotype, rather than chest pain, as is classically expected. Evaluation of the central venous pressure is of the utmost importance. Profoundly low cardiac output states may be characterized by hypotension and/or narrow pulse pressure along with cool or mottled skin. Sinus tachycardia is common but may be compensatory. Chest x-ray (CXR) and EKG are essential in the evaluation of a patient with suspected heart failure. Beyond providing information supporting the diagnosis of heart failure, these diagnostic tests often provide an alternative diagnosis (atrial fibrillation, pneumonia, lung mass, etc.) that implies heart failure may not be the key diagnosis. Echocardiogram is also essential and will provide substantial information about the size, structure, and function of the heart. MRI, which provides detailed information on the myocardium, should be considered. MRI can provide strong, noninvasive evidence of etiology in many cases, such as prior infarction, myocarditis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, left ventricular noncompaction, stress or “Takotsubo” cardiomyopathy, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, or hemochromatosis, for example. Positron emission tomography (PET) can also be used to diagnose cardiac sarcoidosis. Endomyocardial biopsy should be considered in highly select circumstances, such as suspicion of myocarditis. Biopsy also has a role in defining the subtype of amyloid cardiomyopathy (e.g., transthyretin versus amyloid light-chain (AL)). Patients with a family history of cardiomyopathy should be offered the option of referral for genetic counseling and testing. BNP (or NT-proBNP) should be considered, particularly if other causes of dyspnea such as COPD are being considered if there is doubt about the diagnosis. Very low levels virtually exclude heart failure, but can be confounded by obesity. Elevated levels can be seen in renal failure without substantial heart failure, but at least suggest volume overload. Elevated BNP in the absence of renal failure is strongly suggestive of heart failure, but BNP levels are increased with age. Basic metabolic parameters including renal and hepatic function should be measured. Renal dysfunction may be a seen as a result of low cardiac output or elevated venous filling pressure. Hepatic parameters (ALT, AST, total bilirubin) and international normalized ratio (INR) may be elevated as a consequence of hepatic congestion. Serum albumin is helpful in excluding malnutrition as an alternative explanation for peripheral edema. Minor elevations in troponin are characteristic of heart failure exacerbation, but typically do not rise and fall as in acute coronary syndrome; myocarditis should be considered if troponin is substantially elevated. Inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) or erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) would also be typically elevated in myocarditis, but are not diagnostic if elevated. Anemia (hemoglobin or hematocrit) and gout (uric acid) and are also frequent comorbidities to consider. Additional testing to establish the etiology of heart failure should be considered and may include: HIV, ferritin (hemochromatosis), thyroid-stimulating hormone, and serum free light chains (amyloid), for example. Testing for specific viruses other than HIV is not routinely performed, but Coxsackie, Epstein-Barr, and varicella zoster could be considered. Exclusion of connective tissue disease with antinuclear antibodies (ANA) is also often performed. CXR film (Figure 1) may show cardiomegaly, but the absence does not exclude heart failure. Pulmonary edema is an important finding, but can be confused with pneumonitis or other causes of diffuse infiltrates. Accompanying findings such as pleural effusions may be helpful in interpretation. Chest x-ray film demonstrating cardiomegaly and pulmonary edema. An echocardiogram will provide size; structural detail, including evaluation of valves; and myocardial function, including EF and presence of absence of regional wall motion abnormalities. This is the most important test when considering heart failure as a diagnosis. Abdominal ultrasound may demonstrate hepatomegaly and/or ascites, although these findings are often evident on exam and thus are not routinely indicated. The hallmarks of treatment of diastolic heart failure are control of congestion, heart rate in the presence of atrial fibrillation to increase ventricular filling time, and control of systolic blood pressure. The majority of evidence on the treatment of heart failure has been for systolic heart failure, and is thus the focus of the remainder of this section. There are three “to do’s” in the management of heart failure: (1) control congestion, (2) provide neurohormonal antagonists, and (3) consider sudden cardiac death prevention and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Since congestion causes most symptoms, this should be prioritized. Congestion control is achieved with sodium and sometimes (if there is hyponatremia) moderate fluid restriction; most patients need loop diuretics. Congestion is managed the same for systolic and diastolic heart failure. Second, neurohormonal antagonists (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB), beta-blockers, aldosterone antagonists, and vasodilators in select populations) are critical for the treatment of systolic heart failure and should be initiated. Although it is critical to use the drugs and doses that were found to be effective in landmark clinical trials, very few patients will tolerate initiation of full doses of these medications, and a period of uptitration over several weeks to months should be anticipated. There is no consensus regarding whether beta-blockers or ACEI/ARB should be initiated first, and beta-blockers should be avoided in the setting of cardiogenic shock, severe bradycardia, complete heart block, or bronchospasm. Studies of neurohormonal antagonists for diastolic heart failure have been disappointing, but neurohormonal antagonists are still often used for their antihypertensive effect, and their safety in this population is well-established. Although there is no mortality benefit, digoxin has been noted to improve symptoms and reduce the risk of hospitalization. Finally, consideration should be given to “electrical therapy,” which consists of CRT (if QRS >130 ms) and sudden cardiac death prevention with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The risk of sudden cardiac death is much higher with an EF <35%, and in the absence of contraindications such as life expectancy less than 1 year, electrical therapy should be considered. Patients should be receiving optimal medical therapy for at least 3 months before implanting an ICD. Wearable external defibrillators are sometimes used during the period of medical uptitration to permit reevaluation of EF; a sizable fraction of patients will improve on medical therapy to the point that an implantable ICD is not indicated. Patients who are unable to tolerate medical therapy or experience progression despite these therapies suggest a very poor prognosis and may be considered for advanced options, such as mechanical circulatory support (MCS, also known as ventricular assist device or VAD) or heart transplant. ACEI/ARB and beta-blockers are both initiated at minimal dose, but uptitration of ACEI/ARB is typically prioritized, as full dose can typically be achieved more quickly. Beta-blocker dose is then increased every 1 to 2 weeks to the maximally tolerated dose. Timing of the introduction of aldosterone antagonist is individualized based on need for diuretics and potassium supplementation, and often deferred to prioritize ACEI/ARB and beta-blockers. Administration of diuretics is the hallmark of emergency treatment of heart failure and most patients respond promptly. Inadequate response should precipitate rapid escalation of a diuretic dose. A common rule of thumb is to double an ineffective dose. Consideration should be given to vasodilators if systemic blood pressure is adequate (e.g., mean arterial pressure greater than 70 to 75 mm Hg). In the event of hypotension or cardiogenic shock, initiation of inotropes, such as dobutamine and/or dopamine, may be necessary. Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation is an option and mechanical support such as an intraaortic balloon pump may also be indicated. In addition to evaluation of symptomatic response, physical exam findings that should be monitored while providing treatment for heart failure include frequent evaluation of jugular venous pressure and vital signs, with particular attention to blood pressure and heart rate. Sinus tachycardia is often a compensatory response and improvement is thought to represent a favorable response to treatment. Serial examinations should also focus attention on the presence of absence of S3/S4, liver span, presence or absence of ascites, and degree and distribution of edema. Urine output should also be monitored, as this provides the most direct measure of pace of decongestion and also indicates adequate (or not) renal perfusion. Basic metabolic panels are typically performed shortly after initiation of therapy (at least daily while hospitalized), to monitor renal function and ensure that diuretics are not causing dangerous perturbations in serum potassium levels. Following initiation of aldosterone antagonists, more frequent monitoring of potassium is indicated. A commonly used strategy is 1 week after initiation or dose increase, and then again at 1 month. Once a stable medication regimen has been established, routine intermittent testing in heart failure patients is not typically performed. There is some data to suggest that BNP levels may be used to guide therapy. Maintaining patients with heart failure on maximally tolerated doses of neurohormonal antagonists (ACEI/ARB, beta-blockers, aldosterone antagonists) are critical to minimizing risk of disease progression, symptomatic decompensation, hospitalization, and mortality. Application of CRT when indicated has also been shown to improve outcomes, and should be periodically reconsidered, as patient status or criteria for implant may change over time. Education on salt avoidance, the role of fluid restriction, and self-care including daily weight monitoring are all important to reduce burden of disease and avoid hospitalization. Over time, it is not uncommon for patients with heart failure to become intolerant to maximal doses of medical therapy. The need to decrease the doses of medications is a predictor of adverse outcome, and may be an appropriate time to consider evaluation for advanced options. For patients with end-stage disease, palliative care and/or hospice may be appropriate, and deactivation of ICD may be considered. Digoxin is sometimes used in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure with insufficient rate control. Typical dose is 62.5 to 250 mcg daily. Concurrent anemia: Treatment may improve heart failure symptoms. Concurrent arrhythmias: Consider the role that uncontrolled arrhythmias may have on heart failure exacerbation. Improved control of atrial fibrillation or premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) may improve symptoms. Many antiarrhythmics are contraindicated in severe heart failure. Concurrent chronic kidney disease: Continue ACEI/ARB if possible, but if necessary to discontinue, replace with isosorbide/hydralazine combination. May contribute to anemia. Aldosterone antagonists have a substantially increased risk of hyperkalemia. Concurrent diabetes: Avoid thiazolidinediones (TZDs) in all heart failure patients and metformin if there is significant renal dysfunction. Concurrent gout: It is likely that diuretic dosing will need to be increased if a gout flareup is treated with steroids. Concurrent liver disease: Liver congestion is common and may result in the need to alter dose of medications metabolized by the liver. Concurrent prostatic hypertrophy: Alpha blockers should be avoided, as they have been shown to increase mortality in heart failure patients. Concurrent sleep apnea: Should be treated aggressively to minimize neurohormonal activation. Aldosterone antagonists should not be used in patients with underlying chronic kidney disease. Consider use of the Seattle Heart Failure Model or the Heart Failure Survival Score for estimating a patient’s prognosis. Consider referral to dietitian to augment teaching on importance of low-salt diet. Weigh yourself at the same time every day and record the result. Report increases of more than 3 lb in a day or 5 lb in a week to your doctor; however, not all decompensations are preceded by antecedent weight gain. Avoid sodium intake and strive to keep less than 2,000 mg daily. Take your medications as prescribed every day. Report changes in symptoms promptly. “2009 Focused update incorporated into the ACC/AHA 2005 guidelines for the diagnosis and management of heart failure in adults: A report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association task force on practice guidelines. Developed in collaboration with the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation”.
2019-04-21T10:30:38Z
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A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours before a meeting. If you need a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact Jane Tabor at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please email jane.tabor@state.nm.us or call (505) 476-3400 if a summary or other type of format is needed.
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Albino hairs are AKA grey Haha! I have these too! What IS this? :confused: My 'le hairs' are short and new, and on top of my head just like Martyna's…they're not noticeable until you look closely, but this bothers me a bit. I have a few, and I found one on my husband recently. I think its normal to have different hair textures mixed in. I have a mix of fine and medium mostly, with some super coarse and super fine mixed in. Occationally I find those type 4 hairs mixed in but they don't worry me :P its these "albino" hairs I keep finding that bother me...... they seem to be growing in numbers lol! When I was a teen I had a weird "le hair" on the middle of my head, right at my forehead, it was thicker than dog hair and had a massive root with a diameter of a few mm. To this day I don't know what caused that to grow there. After pulling it out (it was too thick even for a fine toothed comb to pass over), it never grew back. I had a gaping little hole for a few weeks, though. I giggled at barbed wire fence. I'm 45 now with a section trying to be a cool stripe and some sparklies scattered about. You have to be very close to notice the silvers. So early invasion can be slow colonization as far as grey is concerned. Texture? I think that's so random. I joke that it's proof I should have been curly. At 45, there's an age related texture shift possibility. I'm so relieved to hear that I'm not the only one. I started finding these in 2008, and they're super coarse, black and crinkly. 2-3x the width of the other hairs. I fried and dyed my hair for a few years straight, so I've never noticed how many there are, but now that I'm growing it out, I have at least 30% coverage of them. I'm brunette, at least, so it's harder to tell, but they're all JET BLACK and crinkly. They stand up in weird ways, too.
2019-04-24T22:30:13Z
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Experimental design and architectural firm, D*Haus Company, takes their inspiration for the creation of structures, furniture, and lighting from mathematics, most specifically from Henry Ernest Dudeney, the mathemetician who figured out how to evolve a perfect square into an equilateral triangle. Their D*Haus modular homes demonstrate their belief that ideas “can help improve and inspire our daily lives… through flexibility, adaptability and originality.” Available in four different versions, the D*Haus can be delivered in a single kit from which a minimum of eight configurations can be constructed. From a single D*Static kit of identical parts, eight different houses can be affordably constructed. Dubbed as “one of the most economic and sustainable ways of building prefabricated homes,” the D*Static can be built into as many as five bedrooms in one- or two-story configurations. Each kit is constructed off-site from cross-laminated timber, so that on-site construction can happen in a matter of days. Facade panels are made of highly available and sustainable arctic spruce. Window glazing allows for passive gain of incoming solar energy and outstanding U-values are achieved from super insulation. The upscale D*Lux version for luxury homes will also permit eight different versions of a home to be built from a single kit. Made from high-quality materials while utilizing the same process as in the D*Static model, the D*Lux home is eco-friendly and sustainable while featuring larger living areas, balconies, porches, and standard swimming pools in hot climates. From the D*Modular kit, an infinite number of houses can be built. With a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility, the D*Modular home can grow as you grow. The centerpiece of the D*Haus collection is the D*Dynamic, billed as “a house for all seasons.” The D*Dynamic is capable of dynamic response to the environment by “controlled adaptation to seasonal, meteorological and astronomical conditions.” Moving inside itself, the D*Dynamic transforms into eight different configurations in response to changes in seasons and time of day. Heavy external walls can unfold into internal walls, permitting glass internal walls to transform into facades, changing the shape and perspective of the building to take advantage of environmental energy sources.
2019-04-25T02:51:28Z
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Hi everyone. Firstly I must apologise for the lack of blog posts in the last few weeks; in fact since 5 March when I posted the last one. I've had a manically busy few weeks having taken on a number of new clients. Also, I am preparing for a photo shoot of my flat in mid April which has been stressing me out somewhat. So I've been furiously upcycling some of my furniture with Annie Sloan paint (separate blog post shortly) and changing lampshades on all my table lamps. Table lamps can be so boring and serve no other purpose than to provide a lighting source. Gone are the days when you only had a limited choice of shades, mainly 50 shades of beige or cream!! Now you can buy the most divine shades and make a real statement, a wow factor, even if the lamp base is a bit "meh". The reverse is a statement lamp base with a plain shade that doesn't compete. However, beware as you can spend hundreds of pounds on a lamp shade and even thousands of pounds on a lamp base. It's a matter of finding something affordable and you really love. There is a great shop in London called Pooky Lighting which sells affordable and fun lamp bases and shades so I popped in and bought three pairs of lampshades for the bedrooms and kitchen. What a difference they have made to the rooms; the lighting has transformed the spaces from "meh" to "tah-dah" !!! In the kitchen I changed the shades from plain taupe coloured silk to these gorgeous silk Ikat pleated shades by Pooky Lights. In the sitting room I replaced a pair of beige linen shades in the alcoves with black & white Ikat ones which really draw the eye in. And finally, I bought a rather expensive but absolutely divine lamp base from Nicholas Haslam designed by Paolo Moschino. It is my piece de resistance but one of those items that you see and just have to have!! It is solid handcarved brass and it was the way it opened up like a flower and had such beautiful flowing lines that made me fall in love with it. The jury is out on whether any of my friends like it !! I would love to hear what sort of table lamps you have and would be happy to offer some advice if you are thinking of changing them so do contact me.
2019-04-24T15:03:05Z
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Amber Associates Recruitment Solutions is a traditional recruitment agency & business. The co-Directors have over 45 years combined experience recruiting the right staff for clients of all sizes, in Media, IT, Construction, Medical, HealthTech, Finance and Public Sector. From BBC- to- Sky, JLL, HFEA, AWIN & UKGOV. From office support staff, including GDPR savvy administrators, PA's and Office Managers, to Data Protection Officers, IT Managers, Data Science Executives, Analysts and Security and Compliance Managers, Project Managers and Regulatory Officers. We spend time with our clients assessing and listening to your needs and conduct face to face interviews with all our candidates. We pride ourselves on ‘getting it right’, saving you time and saving you money. Use our expertise, call us and experience the difference. Amber Associates was originally founded in 2001 by Joanne James. After working for the leading High Street agencies, Joanne sensed that many clients and candidates had become disillusioned with the recruitment industry and in particular recruitment agency reliance on sheer weight of numbers to fill a single vacancy. We are a UK limited company, we are GDPR compliant and we adhere to the REC Guides and Codes of Conduct. We are fully insured and regsitered with the Crown Commercial Service. Contact Mark James through his Urbano Profile for more details on how we can help.
2019-04-21T13:02:58Z
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Seven years ago, I was in Syria and I had a vision. It was like a dream, but I wasn’t sleeping. I saw myself in a war. People were fighting in all kinds of ways, and babies were crying. But in the dream, I was safe. When I woke up, I wondered if I was crazy! I didn’t believe those in my dream who said that Jesus is the real way and we should believe him. I didn’t know what to believe. Before I had this vision, I had asked God to show me the real truth. It was then I had this dream. After that, I believed in Him, and I know that this way is the truth. – Let’s take a moment to remember that there are people from different faiths and background seeking the truth. Pray that they will see visions and dreams. Pray that the Lord will send them believers to help them be established in the word and to grow in the knowledge of Christ.
2019-04-24T18:32:12Z
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Check out our recipe for a Southern classic, BBQ Shrimp & Grits. **To coarse-grind the peppercorns, use a blender or peppermill. The grind is important to the taste of the finished dish. Place the shrimp, Worcestershire, pepper, Creole seasoning, garlic, and 1 tablespoon water in a heavy 10-inch, stainless-steel sauté pan. Squeeze the juice from the lemon half over the shrimp and add the rind and pulp to the pan. Over high heat, cook the shrimp while gently stirring and occasionally turning the shrimp. If the shrimp are the colossal size, add 2 tablespoons water to the pan. Otherwise, don’t add water. Reduce the heat to medium-high and continue cooking as you gradually add the cold pieces of butter to the pan. While turning the shrimp occasionally, swirl the butter pieces until they are incorporated into the pan juices, the sauce turns light brown and creamy as it simmers, and the shrimp are just cooked through. This will take about two minutes total if the shrimp are extra-large, and about three minutes total if they’re colossal. Do not overcook the shrimp. Combine the grits, chicken stock, heavy cream, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a slow simmer. Stir the grits frequently to prevent sticking and burning. Continue to cook on a slow simmer making sure to constantly stir the grits if they get to thick before they are tender.
2019-04-24T08:30:16Z
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May is a busy month, with various key dates of celebration and recognition. Over the course of the month, i am going to share with you some tools and suggestions. First up, in honour of Maternal Mental Health Week, here is a tool that i put together. After studying both Dialectical Behaviour Therapy as well as more body-based self-compassion modalities, i find this tool can be helpful to help you take control of your emotions. I love acronyms as it makes it so much easy to remember the suggestions. Plus it’s a helpful reminder that we can be in control of our feelings. It can be hard to take time for yourself, especially when we are told to take care of others and that it’s selfish to do kind things for ourselves. This tool can be a great way for you to steal some moments to yourself, in an intentional way. It also can manifest some good feelings that linger. Rainbows are incredible symbols of everyday magic or woo woo, and taking time to notice the joy and beauty in the everyday helps us with our emotional well-being. We deserve to notice these moments, and deserve to take time to pause. It’s important to slow down and catch your breath. We can only see rainbows when we are able to be aware of what’s in front of us. This is also a great way to notice what we need an a given moment. What can you do in this moment to rest and relax? Can you put your feet up and just take in the sights and sounds around you? Linger a bit longer in the shower, add some luxurious hand lotion to your sensory self-care. Have a cat-nap. Maybe treat yourself to a nice mala bracelet with your favourite crystal – this can be a calming tool and a way to practice some mindful meditation. Radical Acceptance is a helpful tool to be able to acknowledge something for what it is. That doesn’t mean we have to truly agree with it, but the acceptance can be a first step to let things go. This stops the pain from turning into suffering, and it allows us to be more present with ourselves in the present. When we don’t accept something, it keeps us stuck. So, try working with this idea and practice saying “it is what it is.” See how that starts to feel in your body. Maybe some parts feel less stuck or tight. Setting intentions for a day, a week, or a year can be a guide that sets you with following where your want your life to go. The intention can be a simple word that carries meaning for you, or a mantra/affirmation that holds significance for you. If you don’t already have one, take some time to journal and brainstorm the words and phrases that are meaningful for you. It is a good way of giving ourselves permission to focus on what we really want, and to take ownership of our moods and behaviour. Then work on ways to implement it into your everyday life. Maybe there is a symbol that speaks to you as a guide – be it a rainbow of hope and luck, a butterfly of resilience, or a lavender flower that helps you feel calm. When you have a symbol that acts as Recalled Anchor (i wrote about it more here) or resource, seeing it in your everyday life is a great way to boost your mood. Self-Compassion is not the same as self-esteem and yet they work well together. To have self-compassion, it implies that we need to treat ourselves with the loving kindness we give others when they need our support. Think of some ways to give yourself self-compassion – it can be a permission slip to eat some chocolate after a hard day, and to enjoy it without judgement. It can be to not do the dishes and instead watch some marathon TV. It can be a yoga stretch or dance to your favourite music. The compassion comes from reminding yourself that your matter and deserve this break. Reading is a great way for your brain to take a break from the monkey mind or inner critic. It is especially helpful when we are able to distract ourselves from the everyday worries and thoughts. You can get your dog-eared favourite book, or a new book that you have never read; it can be a fiction novel, self-help book, or a how-to book for something you want to learn. Take time to write in your own journal, free writing or following a guide. If reading is not your thing, no worries. Listen to an audio book or a podcast. This podcast that talks more about everyday magic and woo woo is a great listen! Watch a movie that you have never seen before – the idea is to let your brain relax and absorb what it is taking in, instead of the constant chatter it typically takes you to. Research has shown links to fresh air, being outdoors and mental health. Our brains are elastic and benefit from the change in scenery as well as air changes. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Polyvagal theory also show us that a quick walk outdoors can do a lot to change our mood. Everything is better outside. Think of some simple things you can do – a walk, sitting on your porch our balcony, a picnic snack during your lunch break for instance. Another benefit to getting outside is that there may be other people that you can connect with – it helps us feel less alone or isolated after being indoors when feeling down. You don’t need to have a long chat with someone, but a quick hello can be a great break your mind and body needs too. In keeping with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, it’s imperative to take care of your basic needs. Research shows that we need to nurture our physical body in order to heal our mental health. Do a quick checklist – when was the last time you drank some water, had a healthy snack, slept enough, did some exercise for your body? If it’s been 2 hours since your last water break, have a glass right now. And then find ways to allow time for the other ways to take care of your body.
2019-04-19T08:22:52Z
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Buy stocks now that will stand the test of time and pay you to invest. We love talking about the hot stocks here on the blog but what about the stocks you can buy and know they’ll produce solid returns for decades? How do you find those forever stocks you can buy and just sit back and collect the checks? It’s something every investor needs to know. Gone are the days you could just park your money in huge companies like GE and feel confident that your money will be there when you retire. In this video, I’ll reveal the three factors I look for when buying stocks for the long-term and five stocks to buy right now. Now I love to buy deep-value stocks and benefit from that near-term rebound. Perfect example is the Hanesbrands position in our 2019 Stock Market Challenge. I saw rising online sales and strength in the activewear segment ahead of a 52% surge in the shares. But you also need to be investing for the long-term, right? We want to be building a portfolio that benefits from quick wins but one where our stocks are going to withstand the test of time. Fortunately, there is a way to get both. Get that short-term pop plus the long-term returns that will beat your investing goals, or as I call them, forever stocks. That’s exactly what we’re going to be doing today. In this video, I’ll show you the three factors I look for when picking stocks to buy for the long-term. I’ll cover each factor then I’m going to be revealing five stocks to buy right now that I think will produce those double-digit returns over the next 30 years. The first factor I’m looking for in forever stocks is a dividend yield and there are a few reasons for that. First is that, stocks that pay dividends just tend to do better. Now this graphic is a little jumbled but groups of stocks paying dividends and those with a history of growing their dividends are the blue lines at the top while no-dividend stocks and those cutting their cash payouts are the two bottom lines. The research this was based on has been sliced and diced every way but the simple truth is that dividend-paying companies beat the market. One of the reasons for this is because that dividend payout acts as cash discipline on management. It’s harder to spend on those questionable projects if you know you’ve got to meet that $400 million dividend payment at the end of the quarter. That dividend payment is like having some of your paycheck automatically invested instead of it sitting in your checking account tempting you to spend it on whatever commercial you see next. If you just don’t have the money sitting around, you’re less likely to spend it on stupid crap you don’t need. Another reason I want to be investing in dividend stocks is because it’s always a positive return. This chart shows the percentage of return from dividends and price in each decade. Dividends might be a small part of your return when the market is booming like in the 90s but when the stock market crashes, that dividend return may be all you collect. Thirty years is a lot of bear markets so having those dividend stocks is going to be a lot of protection. Now when I’m looking for dividend stocks, I want a company paying a yield of at least 2%. That’s the average dividend yield on the S&P 500 so I like to look for stocks paying maybe a little above average. I also want to look at the payout ratio though and this is something we’ve talked about before. The payout ratio is the percentage of profits paid out to cover the dividend. I like to see a payout ratio of 60% or less so I know the company is keeping enough money back for growth as well as making those cash payments. So obviously you know I’m all about dividend stocks but there’s another side of investing, looking at companies with the fastest growth. Think names like Tesla, Netflix and Amazon. This growth investing can be just as profitable or more than dividend investing so I need your opinion. Which do you want to see more videos about, dividend or growth investing. Just scroll down below the video and let me know in the comments. An important note here, any type of investing can get really expensive if you’re buying and selling a lot. That’s why I’m using M1 Finance for our 2019 stock market challenge for a no-fee investing option that saves thousands. The second factor I’m looking for in these long-term stocks to buy is going to take advantage of big macro trends. This means finding companies that will benefit from those large, universal trends like aging populations, food demand, automation. We’re talking the massive, unstoppable forces that will unfold over decades. This kind of long-term investing is the best thing you can do for your portfolio and it’s really how some of these hedge funds managers like Seth Klarman make their billions. This is one of my favorite ways to invest because it makes it so easy. You’re looking at these big trends and thinking, OK which sectors or industries of the economy will benefit? Those forces are going to drive demand for every company in that sector and industries so once you answer that question, you just look for the leaders in the group. The best part is, you don’t have to pick that one best company because all the players in the group will benefit from these massive shifts. Some of the biggest macro trends I’m watching include aging populations, so the fact that 10,000 Americans are reaching retirement age everyday and that’s going to affect everything from government services to consumer spending. Food demand, global agricultural production just isn’t keeping up with demand, obviously automation and artificial intelligence will bring huge shifts in work and other areas. Big data, and especially with the coming 5G networks I think will bring a wave of changes. Finally the shift in economic and political strength to Asia and here we’re not only talking about China which is the big one but also India and other parts of the region. The third factor I’m looking for in long-term stocks is going to be just as important and that’s companies safe from the destruction in those macro trends. Just as a lot of opportunities are created from those massive trends, there’s also going to be that creative destruction that is the hallmark of capitalism. With this one, think of entire industries like newspapers and magazines. Think of once hugely successful companies like Kodak that, while it’s survived, it’s hard to argue that the company is the giant it used to be. Here I’m thinking about industries at risk from automation and AI and we’re not just talking about making the industry obsolete but the kind of change that will be hard for companies to keep up with. There will always be a need for banking but the evolution to online banking, peer-to-peer lending and even digital currencies is making it very difficult for banks to keep up. You could have a best-of-breed bank stock but if they aren’t constantly adapting to these changes, it’s not going to last the thirty years. I’m also looking at companies at risk to big regulatory concerns and what we’ll just call Death-by-Amazon. So here I want to stay away from pharmacy retail and drug makers, not because I think those industries won’t be around but because these big risks are evolving so quickly that a lot of companies won’t be able to keep up. So those three factors are guiding my long-term investments but of course, I’m still doing that deep fundamental analysis when I pick stocks. I’m looking at cash flows and profitability like we’ve talked about in other videos and finding companies with a distinct advantage over competitors. I know it’s a lot but nobody said finding the best stocks for the next 30 years would be easy. Now I’m going to reveal five names that I think could make the cut. Some of these are going to be pretty safe bets while others could be a little more risky. Our first stock is an anchor for a lot of portfolios, Campbells Soup, ticker CPB. The $10 billion leader in packaged foods controls 60% of the canned soup market and a strong position in snacks and beverages. That kind of market share and size gives it negotiating power against retailers in shelf-space and pricing. Management has made some missteps over the last couple of years but has also been the victim of some bad economics in food packaging. Food costs have been rising at around 3% annually but companies haven’t been able to pass these increases on to customers so profitability has suffered. Shares have fallen about 45% since mid-2016 but represent some great value right now. Management has already driven $550 million in cost savings and expects another $400 million through 2022 which should rekindle some profitability. They’re also expecting to announce buyers for the international business and Bolthouse Farms Fresh segment by the end of the year. The two segments represent about $2.1 billion in revenue so I’m modeling around $4 billion from buyers that will significantly help to pay down some of that debt that’s acting as an overhang on the shares. Earnings are expected 0.8% lower over the next four quarters but the company has a strong history of beating expectations. I’m forecasting $2.55 in earnings per share on stronger profitability which would put the shares around 14-times on a price-to-earnings basis. The shares trade at a price of just 1.1-times sales which is a 40% discount to the five-year average and almost half the two-times average price-to-sales multiple in the industry so some good value here. Besides a great valuation, solid dividend and just the strength of the company’s business, I love Campbells here for a potential catalyst. Activist hedge fund Third Point has been battling the company for years to unlock shareholder value and take control from the Dorrance family. The hedge fund owns about 7% of the shares and finally won an agreement last November to add two of its nominees to the board of directors. That means shareholders have a strong voice on the board that is expert in increasing value. The hedge fund has said everything is on the table including a breakup of the company or asset sales to unlock value and investors get paid a 3.9% dividend while they wait. So I like Campbells but you’re thinking, mmmm I just don’t see soup as a growth market that’s going to jump over the next 30 years. What else ya got for me? China Mobile, ticker CHL, hits our list of stocks to buy for the long-term next. Just about every U.S. company has a ‘china’ plan to break into some part of the world’s second largest economy. Even though the U.S. economy is still about twice as big, China’s economy is adding almost twice the value to its economy every year because it’s growing so fast. Getting exposure to that growth through U.S. companies with sales in China just isn’t enough. EVERY SINGLE INVESTOR needs to own some Chinese domestic stocks and China Mobile is one of my top picks. The telecom company controls 61% of the 4G market and 60% of the total wireless market. With 916 million subscribers, it’s the largest telecom in the world and despite this ginormous size already, it’s still posting some astonishing growth. China Mobile also became the country’s largest fixed broadband provider last year, controlling 42% of the market and accounting for 73% of all new broadband customers versus the other two telecoms China Unicom and China Telecom. China is determined to be the leader in 5G, it’s said so publicly and this is one of the first tech evolutions where it really has a chance to set the pace and it’s going to do it. That’s going to open up a lot of opportunity for telecoms and the broader economy. IoT smart connections among corporate clients increased 154% in the first half of last year to 384 million, that’s already more than the entire population of the United States. Behind all this growth is also one of the strongest balance sheets I’ve seen with $70 billion in cash, that’s more than 30% of the company’s stock market value. For comparison, Apple’s cash stock pile is less than 10% of its market value and China Mobile is generating over $7.6 billion in free cash flow every year. Shares pay a 3.9% dividend yield and the company pays out 48% of profits to the dividend which is solid but still obviously leaves lots of money for growth. At a price-to-sales ratio of two-times which is just under the 2.15-times average over the last five years, the shares aren’t a bargain here but the long-term potential is undisputed. There is one major drawback to China Mobile, the controlling ownership by the Chinese government. As the controlling shareholder and regulator of all three domestic telecom operators, the government is a limiting force on how powerful any one company can become. In fact, over the last decade, it’s swapped out the CEOs of the companies twice to try distributing management experience and knowledge. The upside to all of this is that the Chinese market will continue to grow and the government wouldn’t consider letting anyone else play beyond the three established companies so you basically have an implicit guarantee for China Mobile. ConAgra Foods, ticker CAG, is one I added to our 2019 Dividend Portfolio in February. The company is a U.S. powerhouse in prepared meals where it’s the second-largest in the industry. It has a 40% market share in canned tomatoes and more than a fifth of the meat snacks market with Slim Jim. The company has some solid brands in that relatively safer consumer staples sector so we’re talking dividends as well as a recession-proof industry. Management fumbled big time with last year’s Pinnacle acquisition and had to lower the profit outlook by 20% late last year. The problems were centered around Pinnacle’s distribution business so a little harder to read but management has been very transparent since December about its plans going forward. I think they’re being overly conservative on estimates for a 5% sales decline and margin loss on the Pinnacle assets so the next surprise could be on the upside when things come out better than expected. Despite the missteps, the Pinnacle deal still brought a lot of opportunity to the company with a position in the faster-growing frozen foods space. Consumer data is showing millennials are adopting frozen meals at a higher rate than previous generations and it’s hard to imagine a tech shift that could put this industry in jeopardy. Shares of ConAgra pay a 3.9% dividend which management has affirmed with its new 2019 outlook and trade for just 9.9-times trailing earnings, that’s a 41% discount to the price multiple where it was trading in November. Cash flow is still solid and management is expecting $215 million in cost savings through 2022 on the acquisition. The average analyst price target is 50% higher than the current price and even the lowest price target is 8% higher. Next we have the Vanguard Real Estate ETF, ticker VNQ, which is probably my favorite exchange traded fund and another in our 2019 challenge portfolio. It holds shares of 187 real estate companies spread across all the property types and across the United States. Everyone in the community knows I’m a huge believer in real estate. I got my first professional job as a commercial property analyst while in college, I’ve managed my own rental properties and have seen real estate create more fortunes than any other asset. Real estate is truly a generational wealth-builder and will always be in demand. The fund pays a 4.2% dividend yield and has returned 14.7% annually over the last decade. Beyond the solid cash yield and return, this is a great opportunity to take a little risk out of the stock market and have it in a real physical asset like property. The fund has been under pressure over the last couple of years because of those rising interest rates. Obviously with the leverage used in real estate, any time you have rising rates, that’s going to weigh on returns but the Fed has signaled no more rate hikes this year and that could unleash a lot of value in real estate. We saw the real estate fund in blue here outperforming stocks through 2017 when rates started heading higher. Looking more recently with that market crash last year and we’re seeing real estate outperform again. Now I know I said I wanted to stay away from pharmaceutical stocks because of that potential for regulatory problems over drug prices but I think Cardinal Health, ticker CAH, deserves a spot on the list. The $15 billion leader in medical supplies and pharmaceutical distribution to hospitals and pharmacies is diversified enough that I think it can withstand some of that regulatory risk. The biggest reason I’d overlook that risk of problems with drug pricing is the company’s position in one of the biggest and surest demographic trends, the aging population. The very middle of the Baby Boomer generation, those born in 1955, turn 64 years old this year. That still puts a tidal wave of people over the next two decades that will be increasing the demand for healthcare. Between AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson, these three companies control 90% of the pharmaceutical wholesale market in the country. Even if we do see true enthusiasm for drug price controls from the government, which is a long-shot to start, then I think it’s likely the industry can negotiate a compromise that still maintains solid profits while moderating price increases. Management has identified over $300 million in cost savings it can drive this year and next which could rocket free cash flow. Shares pay a 3.8% dividend yield and the payout has grown at an 8% annualized clip over the last five years. Analysts are only expecting 2.4% earnings growth to $5.10 per share over the next year but the company has a history of thrashing expectations. Over the last two years, management has surprised on the upside by 14% over expectations with even stronger results lately. Even the estimate though puts the shares at 10-times earnings so definitely some value in this one. Finding stocks to buy now isn’t the only question you need to ask as investor. It’s just as important to find the investments that will not only grow your money but the companies that will be around when you retire. Use a few basic screens and analysis to find these forever stocks to invest your money and have the confidence that it will be there when you need it.
2019-04-19T20:22:51Z
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UNESCO Almaty Cluster Office is seeking expressions of interest from qualified and experienced individuals, teams or organizations to develop description of information panels to be installed at 11 component sites of the Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang’an – Tian-shan Corridor World Heritage (WH) property in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. This action is organized within the framework EU/UNESCO Project: “Silk Road Heritage Corridors in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Iran – International Dimension of the European Year of Cultural Heritage”. 1. Individuals (communication, PR and/or media specialists, cultural heritage specialists) or organizations with good knowledge in the area of communication, culture/cultural heritage, tourism. 2. Good writing skills are essential. 3. Professional English is essential. 4. Knowledge/expertise and experience in the field of communication, PR, media and/or cultural heritage is essential. 5. Experience in developing and communicating messages aimed at raising awareness, delivering information and ideas is essential. 6. Knowledge of UNESCO’s 1972 World Heritage Convention and Guidelines is desirable. 2. Competitiveness of the financial proposal. All mandatory documentation (please see “Response to Request” should be submitted by email to a.zhanseitova@unesco.org by 18:00 Almaty time on Monday, 4 March 2019.
2019-04-18T18:28:57Z
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Chief Servant Adama Barrow just concluded his two-week long meet the people’s tour where he made several promises. Reading various media reports I got to understand that these promises form part of 42 projects that are identified under his National Development Plan. Since the days of Jawara and then Yaya Jammeh we have these presidential countrywide tours where numerous promises are made. In most cases these promises are not fulfilled but get repeated at every tour. This trend has to stop. But if only citizens begin to actively identify these promises in order to track their implementation. Citizens in each and every village, town, ward, district or region must begin to list these promises made to them so that after the tour they start the process of following up with the relevant Government institutions as well as their National Assembly Member and Local Government Chairperson, Governor and Mayor to ensure that the promises that the Chief Servant gave them are fulfilled. This is the only way we will end the usual practice of empty promises imposed on citizens by politicians. This is the only way we will make our presidents honest and effective. This is the only way citizens will ensure that no politicians and public officers take them for a ride. Therefore, to start that process, I have gone through various media reports to capture some of the promises made by the Chief Servant Adam Barrow and some of his ministers during the tour. I urge you to also go back to those reports to identify which promise was made to your village or town or ward or district or region. We must not let Adama Barrow treat us as how DK Jawara and Yaya Jammeh treated us. 11. To build fish processing factories and storage facilities in Tanji and Brufut that would create more than 20, 000 jobs. Work to begin 2019. 15. To make Jarra and Kiang the first to benefit from national electricity roadmap. 19. Minster of Education Claudiana Cole promised Kombo North a new and accessible senior secondary school for the district if the people can provide land. 26. A digital register that would register all pregnant women in the country to enable health workers to monitor, respond and send alerts to them. What was promised to your village or town or region? Find out and start tracking the fulfilment of the promises. Promises, when made, are to be kept and not broken! CSOs and NAMs and other stakeholder must also follow up on these promises. Let us help Barrow fulfil his promises! Adamas’ track record has so far failed the apt title of “chief servant” after merely one and a half year in office. He is gradually turning into a tyrant, warning would-be protesters about severe consequences Jammeh-style, and demeaning Gambian political activists abroad (I have a problem with the term diasporans, whatever that means). Don’t shy away from the term a dictator in the making, Madi. We are witnessing glaring similarities between Adama and the past FAILED presidents of the republic. That should be a call for more vigilance and scrutiny of all aspects and branches of an administration that is evidently taking us downhill. Nevertheless, expecting any different results from Adama and Ousainou, from that of Dawda and Yaya will be pure insanity. Madi keep up the unflinching loyalty to your people and the truth. I say jerre jeff, njaraama, abaaraka.
2019-04-24T12:33:01Z
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87 out of 100. Incorporating 1300+ ratings and reviews. The JamMan Stereo is the current JamMan series flagship looper pedal, and while it has been years since it was first introduced, it is still very much relevant and in demand. It stays true to the original JamMan design, focusing more on the needs of singer/guitarists with its four footswitch interface, stereo input/output, and microphone compatibility via a balanced XLR input. As expected, there's a lot of loop recording time to work with, thanks to its 35 minutes total recording time and 99 internal memory slots. And if that's not enough, you can expand the memory to 16 hours via an SDHC card, and add another 99 memory slots. DigiTech added a bunch of extras that include Reverse playback, three different stop modes (Fade, Finish, Stop), tempo adjustments, and built-in metronome. Dimensions: 6.84" x 6.70" x 2.89" The DigiTech JamMan Stereo continues to be reasonably well regarded, even after many years of being available. Its sound quality gets most of the positive feedback, from guitarists who use the pedal to build, save and play their own backing tracks. The four footswitches also offer better control, compared to compact single footswitch loopers. While many are pleased with its capabilities, there are some that find the JamMan Stereo lacking, especially when compared to what recently released loopers can do. We recommend that you check out some of the newer alternatives before buying this one - you'll find our current recommended list in our guide to The Best Loop Pedals.
2019-04-19T11:24:04Z
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Help Florence restore her family’s fortune in Secret Diaries: Florence Ashford, a wonderful Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! In order to pay off her father’s debt, and regain the Ashford family’s riches, Florence is off to the Marquis Henry. The Marquis is wealthy, and Florence has set off to marry him. Explore Bucklebury manor and discover the truth about the Marquis!
2019-04-26T03:57:36Z
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A brand’s reputation is in the hands of its clients. With the virtual platforms slowly taking over, it is important for every business to gain the trust of customers. At Digital Hub Solution, we work towards offering the best brand reputation management services. We understand that there’s intense competition and thus we work hard to build a favorable image of your company. Why Select Digital Hub Solution for Brand Reputation Management? Our team of ORM managers keeps a check on the number of visitors that your website is receiving. Other than that, we also monitor the reviews received across all online channels. We use certain tools that make all of this easier and quicker. The market is constantly changing along with the customers’ demands and needs. So, it is necessary to maintain a solid brand reputation. Updating your website with the on-going trends keeps the customers engaged and helps gain their trust. Being a Digital Marketing firm, we know the value of Search Engine Optimization. So, we monitor the content published on social media platforms. We always want to ensure that relevant keywords are placed in any kind of posted content. At Digital Hub Solution we never take customers for granted. So, we keep a check on every little response that your brand receives on social media channels. Whether it is a comment or a tweet, we ensure that the customer always receives a reply. Want to improve your brand’s reputation? Connect with Digital Hub Solution. Our brand reputation management strategies will definitely help you make a difference.
2019-04-21T16:57:53Z
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The pay-per-click (PPC) landscape is ever changing. In the first half of this year alone we have seen some major announcements from Google AdWords that have shaken up the world of ecommerce and paid advertising in 2016. During the Google Performance Summit held earlier this year the search giant introduced new upgrades, features, designs and product types to its AdWords and Analytics platforms. We take a look at the four that caught our attention in relation to paid advertising. High on Google’s list of things to do for 2017 is the redesign of its AdWords user interface. This is because many people find the current AdWords dashboard to be quite tricky when it comes to finding the data and insights you need. The new interface is designed to bring the most important features together to allow a quick overview of the campaign. This will allow all parties to better communicate account insights and facts and redirect your attention to optimising elements that have the most impact. Pay-per-Click helps you target your ads to customers in certain countries, regions or cities – or within a set distance from your business or shop. Your business gets found by people on Google precisely when they’re searching for the things that you offer. In February this year Google announced that it was doing away with right side ads in a bid to bring uniformity to the Google experience across devices. With this came the introduction of expanded text ads. What this means for advertisers is that headlines are now much bigger as in two 30-character headlines bigger. This is a step up from the single headline with just 25 characters. This has huge implications for advertisers. Google has already reported a 25% increase in click through rates for advertisers as a result of the change. The search giant also says that longer headlines will be more useful for advertisers by allowing for better qualified traffic. For a Pay-Per-Click campaign that pops! Contact Digital Cloud today.
2019-04-21T03:13:13Z
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Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Saturday criticised the Congress party for nominating cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar to the Rajya Sabha, calling it a ploy to distract public attention. “Congress, which is a sinking ship, denied him (Tendulkar) the Bharat Ratna but is nominating him to the Rajya Sabha as a tactic to distract the media and people from issues such as black money and corruption,” said Ramdev at a press conference here. “If inducting cricketers and celebrities in parliament can bring back black money back into the country, I request the people in power to induct every cricketer and celebrity,” he said. He claimed that political pressure was being put on Tendulkar from several quarters to accept the nomination. On his decision to join hands with activist Anna Hazare to fight corruption, Ramdev said “political forces” were questioning his decision. “Some corrupt corporates and political leaders are not comfortable with us coming together. So, they keep questioning our unity,” he said. “Neither Anna Hazare nor me claimed that we were going to unite our two campaigns. But we’ll keep coming together whenever needed just like we have planned for June 3,” he said. Ramdev said there was no rift between him and Hazare, and that their “frequencies matched”. He said just and equitable institutions needed to be put in place of corrupt institutions. For this, he would keep a fast along with Hazare at Jantar Mantar on June 3. During the press meet, Ramdev also announced his itinerary for the thrid part of his Bharat Swabhiman Yatra. He said the journey would start May 1 and end June 3 with the fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. “During the ‘yatra,’ people in power will try to malign me, which is expected. But when that happens, I request the media to also hear our side of the story so that the complete picture can come out in the public,” he said. After a gap of six months portals of famous Himalayan shrine Kedarnath today reopened for pilgrims. The temple, situated in Rudraprayag district at a height of 3,584 meter, was reopened at 0715 hours in the morning according to ‘mahurat’, sources said. The ‘mahurat’ was decided on Mahashivrati at Ukhimath area on February 20. The head priest of the temple, Rawal, performed the ‘Abhishek’ after openeing of the doors, sources said. Thousands of pilgrims flocked the temple after opening of the doors. The Chardhams, comprising the shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri in Garhwal Himalayas reopen for pilgrims in April-May every year after remaining closed for nearly six months during winters as the area remain snow-bound during the period. The annual Chardham yatra is considered as a backbone of the thriving religious tourism in the state that attracts nearly 15-16 lakh pilgrims every year from home and abroad. Delhi’s anti-corruption ombudsman Manmohan Sarin today advocated the need for social boycott of the corrupt and rued the “indifference” of the silent majority towards the menace. “Unless people condemn, despise, and excommunicate the dishonest, the corrupt will continue to enjoy status and respect in society”, Sarin said speaking at the launch of ‘Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre Helpline’ by Transparency International India. “The indifference of silent majority is the real cause of corruption. Till you are not personally affected by corruption, you look the other way”, he said. The Lokayukta lamented that complicated laws and lengthy judicial procedures help the corrupt to go scot free. “Corrupt people go scot free due to long time of trial and I have no hesitation in saying that the truth is that people with money get away”, he said. “Laws are complicated and are not citizen friendly which gives an opportunity to authorities for corrupt practises”, he said. He asked the media to run a sustained campaign against corruption. “The media should not stop at just one report. It has to be a sustained campaign against wrong. It is the duty of media”, he said. Advocating administrative and financial autonomy for Lokayukta office, he said that in states where the Chief Minister is not included under Lokayukta, the Lokayukta does not face any problem. “States where the Chief Minister does not come under Lokayukta Act, there is no problem faced by the Lokayukta”, he said. He said that instilling moral and ethical values in people at young age can help in tackling corruption. “The fall in moral values in society is also to be blamed for rising corruption. We should catch people young and give them moral and ethical values”, he said. The toll free helpline number of ‘Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre’ by Transparency International India will inform citizen about their legal rights, provide legal assistance and equip them to take action on cases of corruption that they have been victims of. “A victim of corruption can call our helpline and take legal advice from our lawyer. After that if they need any assistance in drafting complaint and approaching the right department, our team will help them”, P S Bawa, Chairman Transparency International India said. Transparency International India is the accredited India chapter of the international civil society organisation based in Berlin. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan today said that actress Rekha and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar “deserved” to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha. “In each session of Parliament, President nominates few set of people for Rajya Sabha from the fields of art, film etc. It is an honorary position. Whoever nominated for this (Rajya Sabha) are deserving people (sic),” Big B told reporters at an event held for promotion of his soon-to-be-released film, ‘Department’. “I remember even (actress) Nargisji was nominated for Rajya Sabha,” he said. However, the nomination of the maestro to the Upper House seems to have not gone down well with actor Sanjay Dutt. “It is an honour to be in Rajya Sabha. I am a die-hard fan of Sachin…he is a pride…jewel of India. But I am not happy that he is a Rajya Sabha member….he should have been the way he is,” Dutt said. When asked if being a parliamentarian will be too demanding for Rekha and Sachin, Bachchan said, “It is their personal decision…leave it to them”. Meanwhile, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who was also present on the occasion, evaded direct reply on the issue, saying, “I have no idea about cricket and politics”. ISRO has said the indigenously built Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-1), launched on April 26, has been placed in its final Polar Sun-synchronous Orbit of 536 km height. “PSLV-C19 had placed RISAT-1 in a polar orbit of 470 km X 480 km. As planned, on April 27-28, the satellite propulsion system was used in four orbital manoeuvres to raise the height of the orbit of RISAT-1 to 536 km,” ISRO said in a statement here. The satellite is now in its final orbital configuration and in good health. In the coming days, various elements of the C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar will be tested and calibrated as a prelude to payload operations, it said. “As compared to the optical remote sensing satellites that depend upon sunlight, the Synthetic Aperture Radar of RISAT-1 transmits its own radar pulses (at 5.35 GHz) to study the objects on Earth. This facilitates (i) cloud penetration and (ii) imaging even without sunlight. For RISAT-1, imaging sessions around both 6 AM and 6 PM have been chosen,” it said. The 1,858 kg RISAT-1, whose images will facilitate agriculture and disaster management, was launched on board the PSLV-C19 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, around 90 km from Chennai. The Amnesty International has appealed to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take steps for immediate release of all protesters arrested in connection with the anti-Koodankulam Nuclear plant agitation and drop “false” charges against them. Amnesty International members also referred to S.P.Udhayakumar, PMANE convenor’s charge that the Indian authorities had “failed” to respond satisfactorily to several site and safety concerns raised by an independent group of experts. They expressed “dismay” that officials belonging to the Home Ministry searched Udhayakumar’s home and that police had “harassed” shop-keepers who were in solidarity with the protesters. “The charges against the protesters constitute a deliberate attempt by the authorities to silence them despite the fact that the protests had been peaceful,” the letter to the Prime Minister said. Amnesty International members who have signed the letter include senior functionary Peter Cattan of Switzerland. A copy of the letter was released to the press here today. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday hinted at an impending hike in fuel prices saying that there is need for such an exercise to balance the effects of the spiralling oil import bill. “With imports accounting for about 80 percent of our crude supplies, the spiralling prices of crude in the international market have put a severe strain on our import bill,” Singh said in a speech while inaugurating a refinery here. “We also need to rationalize prices and at the same time ensure that the poor and needy are shielded from the effects of such a rationalization,” he said. The prime minister’s comments came in the wake of demands by oil marketing companies (OMCs) which say they either be allowed to raise petrol prices or the government should compensate them for the underrecoveries. The OMCs say their inability to raise prices from Dec 16, 2011 to March 31, 2012 has resulted in total under-recovery of Rs.2,287 crore. “The challenges we face on the energy front are formidable. We need adequate supplies of energy at affordable prices. Domestic sources of crude oil and gas are inadequate to meet the growing demands of our rapidly expanding economy,” he said. India also needed to conserve energy and there was “no room for inefficient and wasteful usage of fuel”, said the prime minister. The 60 Years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign will be celebrated in Britain with Rajasthani touch. The 11-member Jaipur Maharaja Brass Band will perform in London June 2 and 3 rubbing shoulders with famous artists like Elton John in presence of heads of several states and world renowned personalities. “The organising committee of these events examined our previous international performances over the past ten years and selected the Jaipur Maharaja Brass Band to perform at London,” the band’s group leader Amrit Hussain said. “It is a very big event and we are unable to express our happiness in words. We expect to enthrall the audience and our aim is to give a taste of Indian music to the international audience with Indian and Rajasthani traditional music with a mix of Western instruments,” he added. The band will use a mix of traditional Indian and Western instruments to perform popular Bollywood, jazz, pop and self-composed music, making it the first group from India to perform at such an event, Hussain claimed. He said over the past nine years, the band has performed at about 600 concerts in 40 countries. It has participated in prestigious music festivals like Sziget (Hungary), Paleo (Switzerland), and Pori Jazz Fest (Finland). Originating from Jaipur, the city of the maharajas, the band consists of seven to eight musicians, a female traditional Rajasthani dancer and a juggler or fire eater. They play a range of traditional brass instruments, including trumpets, trombones, tubas, clarinets, tabla, base drum and saxophones and perform traditional dances. Amrit said that roots of the Indian brass band music go deep into the subcontinent’s colonial past. “Introduced in the middle of the 18th century by the British, thousands of brass bands play at carnivals, national or religious festivals and local marriage celebrations across the country. In Rajasthan alone, there are over 2,000 brass bands performing regularly,” he added. “We have tried to include in our team the best performers out of the 2,000-odd brass bands,” he added. In a move to curb corruption in government offices, Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda has given his consent to an ordinance to set up special courts which will have the power to seize/attach properties of corrupt officials. “Chief Minister Munda has given his approval to set up ‘Jharkhand special court ordinance 2012′. The ordinance has been sent to the governor for notification,” an official of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) told IANS Saturday. The special courts will issue notices within 30 days of the petition against the tainted officers. To fight corruption in government offices, Jharkhand has already formulated the Right to Services Act and the Electronic Delivery Services Act. India’s nominee, Justice Dalveer Bhandari, a sitting judge of the Supreme Court, has been elected to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the first time an Indian has managed to get this key international post in over two decades. Bhandari secured 122 votes in the United Nations General Assembly against 58 for his Filipino rival, Syed Akbaruddin, the spokesperson of the external affairs, said here. In simultaneous elections Friday at the UN headquarters in New York, Bhandari also secured an absolute majority in the Security Council. In the election to the ICJ, a primary judicial organ of the United Nations, commonly referred to as the World Court, Bhandari was locked in a fierce contest with Justice Florentino P. Feliciano of the Philippines. Bhadari takes the place of Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh of Jordan who resigned from the Asia-Pacific region seat at the end of 2011. An eminent legal luminary, Bhandari will serve the remainder of the term 2012-18. India was last represented at the ICJ more than two decades ago. The 64-year-old Justice Bhandari has variegated experience in international law and is well-versed with the working of the UN. Bhandari has been on India’s apex court since 2005 and has served in the higher Indian judiciary for over two decades. He will retire in September this year. He served as the chairperson of the Delhi Centre of the International Law Association for several years. Bhandari is also a member of leading international academic and legal bodies and is closely associated with a large number of committees dealing with various aspects of international law such as: human rights, biotechnology, sustainable development, securities regulation, trade, nuclear weapons, non-proliferation and contemporary international law and space. Acknowledging his outstanding contribution, the Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, US while celebrating its 150 Years (1859-2009) selected Bhandari as one of its 16 most illustrious and distinguished alumni. In New Delhi, the Supreme Court Thursday had refused to quash Bhandari’s nomination as a judge for the ICJ. Established in June 1945 by the charter of the United Nations, in The Hague, Netherlands, ICJ’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorised United Nations organs and specialised agencies.
2019-04-19T04:38:44Z
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If you aren't already familiar with their dippy designs, let me introduce you to Liberated Heart; the psychedelic pioneers who have a variety of prints exclusive to their label. I've followed them since their beginnings and it's great to see them doing so well! Everything is created in Byron Bay (Australia) which is the home to many of my all time favourite clothing lines... I'm yet to visit, but I'll definitely be going one day. This particular skirt is from their 'Icelandic Summer' collection, which personifies pastels and gorgeous muted tones. Unfortunately, it's not available on their site anymore, but there are plenty more prints to choose from; each one bolder than the last. As it's all shipped directly from Aus, you may end up sending a bit more on shipping fees to the UK, but I'd say it's totally worth it: a.) for the quality & b.) because who else is crazy enough to spend that much on shipping?! You can rest assured that you'll be the only psychedelic princess rocking these prints at the festival. No other shoes could have done this skirt more justice, I absolutely adore these iridescent flatforms from Missguided. I'm already quite tall, but they elongate the leg in an extremely flattering way. Most importantly, they're still super comfy! I gave up on heels a looong time ago. I know it looks like I searched the interweb far and wide to find a matching hat for this look, but I promise you it was a complete coincidence! I randomly came across it when clearing out my old room which hasn't been inhabited for about 10 years... result!
2019-04-26T16:11:51Z
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This report shows the usage statistics of Format vs. Apostrophe vs. PencilBlue as content management system on the web. See technologies overview for explanations on the methodologies used in the surveys. Our reports are updated daily.
2019-04-20T23:07:43Z
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talkhealth > Blog > 2015/08 > What happened to the BFree pittas? I discovered these amazing gluten, wheat, dairy and egg free BFree Pittas as the Allergy Show London this year. They were offering half a pitta with various fillings and I found it was the only reliable lunch source so I went back in various disguises for a salad and humous pitta for my lunch. No one spotted my trick and I enjoyed my fill of these gorgeous new freefrom pittas. I bought a bulk load and froze them but now I find I’ve run out and I can’t find them anywhere. Did I dream that I had found the most perfectly delicious pitta ever? They are gluten, wheat, diary and egg free and really, you just can’t tell they’re #freefrom. I also know I didn’t dream these Bfree pittas because fellow freefrom tweeters @glutenfreemrsd @alimentarybites @dairyfree and @emmageah were also getting very excited about them. So come on Bfree, I’ve emailed you, I’ve tweeted you, I’ve blogged about your pittas. What’s happening? I need these pittas. I’m planning my holidays and I want to order some to take with me. Please don’t disappoint me. There are few freefrom products that are so very freefrom all major allergens and these pittas are to die for. I thought I’d do a little mini bloggette to see if this might flush out the pittas somehow. Has anyone found these in their local supermarket? Did you try them at the allergy show? Did you love them too? bfree gluten free pitta, coeliac, dairy allergy, dairy and wheat free pittas, egg allergy, egg free pittas, gluten, Shopping, shopping freefrom, where can I buy bfree pittas?
2019-04-25T20:01:47Z
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Red Bull Arena today announced that it will be host to an international friendly match between the three time Italian Serie A champions AS Roma and El Salvador National Team on Friday, July 27 at 8pm ET. Tickets to the AS Roma vs. El Salvador match will go on sale to all Red Bulls Full Season Ticket holders, Red Bulls Stampede Memberships cardholders as well as AS Roma season subscribers in an exclusive presale on Tuesday, July 3. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, July 5 at 10:00 AM at www.newyorkredbulls.com. El Salvador’s national team, led byUruguayan coach Ruben Israel, is currently in the midst of its 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign competing in CONCACAF’s Group B with Mexico, Costa Rica and Guyana. Tickets for the AS Roma vs. El Salvador on Friday, July 27 at 8:00PM at Red Bull Arena will be available by calling 1.877.RBSOCCER or logging onto www.newyorkredbulls.com starting Thursday, July 5, 2012.
2019-04-19T01:36:07Z
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The Advanced Analytics, Optimization, and Data Science Team partners with the Technology and Product Management Teams to implement tags, collect data, run A/B tests, and provide in-depth analysis to inform and drive business decisions. Our goal is to use Big Data to optimize and personalize the online shopping experience for our customers. We consider ourselves a veritable Swiss-Army knife of analytics as we work with data from end to end and use various tools such as R, SAS, TERA DATA, MySQL, Redshift, Python, and Tableau.
2019-04-26T12:53:31Z
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In western society, large-scale campaigns have been widely used to address social and environmental crises. In recent years, mass media and media convergence have produced within the realm of this phenomenon, a new interactive space in which publics are invited to participate and called upon as citizens. A significant corpus of academic research has studied these occasions through the themes of media rituals, celebrity diplomacy, global policy and “compassion fatigue”. This research uses the 2005 Live 8 campaign as a case study combining perspectives on media events, Jacques Ellul’s writings on propaganda and a rhetorical analysis in order to understand the techniques, which made Live 8 successful at mobilizing masses all around the world. The present study speaks to thought and action in relation to mobilization within a mediated environment for a global humanitarian crisis. Ultimately this research bridges the aspect of performance with citizenship and propaganda, into the question of whether contemporary media events, through their means of mobilization and civic participation, give way to a performance of citizenship.
2019-04-26T09:50:51Z
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This house replaced an old building that had suffered greatly over the years. It contains a number of highly efficient features in a relatively traditional package. Walls that are 12 inches thick with cellulose insulation produces a remarkably energy-efficient shell, for example. The goal was to design a large house that still fit into the context of the “village “ community. The varied roofs provided volume, while keeping the style harmonious with the rest of the neighborhood. We designed the kitchen to include a breakfast nook “bump out,” allowing for lots of light in both the kitchen and eating area. Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, we expanded the space to include an informal sitting area and fireplace, as well as a connected screened-in porch. The open design creates specific areas that work together — and accentuates the kitchen as the center of social activity. A traditional, formal living room is located at the front of the house. The bay windows here are echoed in the breakfast nook. Located in the heart of Munjoy Hill, this house was renovated from top to bottom and esentially reframed from the inside. The interior was opened up and reconfigured. The original staircase had a beautiful curving design that was common when the house was built. However, the original floorplan hid the stairway and buried it into a dark hallway. The fence marks the line between the public and private parts of the yard. It is also where the house transitions from the original exterior design to a more mordern look. The major challenge of this building was its long, narrow shape. We carefully considered the creative placement of travel paths between the front and back of the house. This is the entrance to the master bedroom, located at the rear of the second floor. This house was completely renovated and updated with all new systems throughout, while maintaining the original character of the house. The entry and kitchen were opened up and expanded. The kitchen and the entry to the house were opened up and expanded. The new kitchen is flooded with lots of natural light. We reconfigured the kitchen to create two large openings that connect it to the living space in the middle of the house. The result is a more open feeling and more natural light. The challenge was to take a very plain, boxy two-unit apartment building and transform it into something visually interesting, while working within very specific spatial confines. The introduction of a “tower” helped to break up the ordinary lines of the building, without breaking zoning laws. The tower also houses a beautiful spiral staircase, which dramatically changed the interior as well. There was only one balcony in the original plan, but now each unit has its own private balcony. Subtle angles and clean lines add a modern twist to the entire building. The rooftop deck is an addition that offers views of Munjoy HIll and Cousins Island — and another space to entertain and socialize.
2019-04-19T02:33:29Z
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Learn about working at Zenith Mining and Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. . Join LinkedIn today for free. See who you know at Zenith Mining and Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., leverage your professional network, and get hired. zenith mining and construction emlpoyment scams ghana ... Zenith Mining and Construction Machinery is a global . ... Zenith Mining and Construction . Vibrating Hopper Feeder for sale, Vibrating Hopper, Sep 20, 2017· Welcome to the Shanghai Zenith Mining and Construction Machinery Company web site Shanghai Zenith is one of the biggest manufacturer in crushing and . Shanghai Zenith Mining and Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. is a hi-tech, engineering group. jaw mobile crusher - cement mill manufacturer, oncrete crushing plant. Shanghai Zenith Mining And Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. informations We pursue high quality and best sevice for you. Zenith is one of the biggest leading manufacturer in crushing and grinding industry in China. Sand Washing Machine, Sand Washing Plant - Made-in, Shanghai Zenith Mining and Construction Machinery Co, Ltd Sand Washing Machine, Sand Washing Plant, Sand Screening Washing Plants manufacturer / supplier in China . Shanghai zenith Mining and Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. is a hi-tech, engineering group. We are specialized in the research, development. Get Price. zenith mining and construction machinery website. Coal Mining Equipment. Shanghai Zenith can manufacture and supply coal mining equipments for all grades from hard coal to coke coal.
2019-04-22T08:43:58Z
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How does eSIS help insitutions adapt in the Education Sector? An integrated solution for all aspects of managing university students affairs from initial application and registration, including all resources (from classrooms to books to dormitory arrangements) until graduation. Improved administration services everywhere - and instantly enhanced results at students' point of contact with their educational institutions. Lowered costs and immediate cost management information, to help educational institutions to make the most of funding and remain competitive. Highly efficient and rapid Departmental communication. Improved assessments of academic performance, through increased accuracy in handling of students' information. Extensive flow of up-to-date management information. "Future-proof" Design using "open systems" standards, protecting clients' investment and minimising expenditure in the future. Scalability of the software, to compliment the business needs of eSIS client institutions with maximum flexibility. Designed around Easy-to-use Web-based features, to strengthen interaction between students and faculty (as well as local community and internationally). Facilitating a "one-campus" University environment, where all the educational community can share service facilitie. Error Message An Unhandled Error occurred.
2019-04-25T00:55:04Z
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Forgive me if this topic has been discuss previously. Living in SW Virginia and being limited in travel, I personally never had the opprotunity to sample Meads, other than my own. I have no idea how good, or how bad, my Mead is, in comparison to other Meads. At least in my case, the actual sampling of your Mead may be the best learning experience. Is it possible, and is there an interest in having a Mead exchange? Sorry, I live in CA. Is exchange by shipping an option? You might want to try kwmeads.com and take a look at all their commercial meads. I'm into trying it. I just bottled a dry Blueberry Melomel which is quite good for 9 months, about 6 months in the bottle will make it just right. I also have a Ginger mead which looks like it may be awsome in a few months, its crystal clear and tasted quite good at bottling. My cysers are a few months away from bottling and my pyment has about 6 months in the carboy and a few rackings. Marion PM me if you want to go for it. We do it all the time on Beer Advocate. Personal exchanges of beer, mead and wine happen all the time without incedent. I'm game. For all that are interested, let's set a date to swap one sample. How does the first week of August sound? What size sample?
2019-04-24T18:20:11Z
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Thailand officially observes 23 national holidays and several religious observances. Buddhism is the predominant religion, practiced by around 95 percent of Thai citizens. The majority of traditional holidays are based on Buddhist culture and beliefs. Government offices and immigration offices in Thailand are closed on these days so keep that in mind if you need to extend your visa or require consular services. Thai embassies and consulates outside of Thailand may also be closed on these dates. Where the actual date of the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a substitute holiday has been granted on the Monday.
2019-04-26T06:12:26Z
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Raging floodwaters accompanied by strong winds have totally destroyed a part of the Tha La dyke and threatening to inundate thousands of hectares of autumn-winter rice crops in An Giang Province. The 8km-long dyke runs across Vinh Chau and Vinh Te communes in Chau Doc Town and protects nearly 6,000 hectares of rice growing area. Floodwater levels reached 3.65 meters, 1.66 meters higher than previous years. They are expected to rise further because of high tide in September and October. Local authorities are cooperating with residents to protect the dyke and salvage thousands of hectares of rice crops. Heavy rainfall caused a massive landslide along a 70m-long stretch of land along the Tien River in Vinh Lac hamlet of Vinh Hoa commune in Tan Chau town on September 21.The local government moved swiftly and evacuated three households to a safe place.
2019-04-24T02:15:19Z
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There is so much happening at Citrix these days it can be hard to keep track. To help out, next month for Synergy SFO, the CTO Office is organizing a session with three of our CTO’s. Sheng Liang – CTO Cloud Platforms Group. In this session we hope to give you some detail on what has been going on, and project that foward, to give you a better perspective of where we see the market headed, and how we intend to help you make the most of it. This will be a great session for product strategists and architects as your thinking about how your future may unfold. If you have got any real hot items drop me a line and I will make sure we try and get it covered. If not feel free to hang out after the session and we can talk more.
2019-04-19T16:54:56Z
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Western Sahara is on the Atlantic coast of north-west Africa, between Morocco to the north and Mauritania to the south and east and Algeria to the north-east. The area of Western Sahara is 266,000 sq km of which 180,000 sq km (68%) is occupied by Morocco and 86,000 sq km (32%) is controlled by SADR, the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic. In the eighties Morocco divided the territory with a 1,800 km wall or berm made of sand, stone, landmines and barbed wire. The wall is watched over by radars, artillery, and air force, and is protected by 160,000 armed soldiers. Another 920 km of walls have been built inside the occupied area. Western Sahara is rich in mineral resources, including phosphate mineral rock which Australia imports contrary to international law. Western Sahara has one of the best fishing grounds in the world. Currently its off-shore oil resources are being explored. Morocco invaded Western Sahara in 1975 when Spain abandoned its former colony. Mauritania seized part of the land, but soon made peace with the Polisario Front, the Saharawi people’s political organisation, which continued the fight against Morocco. Many Saharawis fled the tanks and aerial bombardments of napalm and cluster bombs of the Moroccan invaders and set up refugee camps near Tindouf in south-west Algeria where more than 165,000 of them now live supported by the UN Food Program and other humanitarian aid. Those who remained in their homeland have constantly faced arrest, imprisonment, death and “disappearance” at the hands of Moroccan occupying forces. Their escape is blocked by a 2,400km wall dividing Western Sahara into the coastal zone occupied by Morocco and the interior part held by the Polisario Front. In 1975 the International Court of Justice held that Western Sahara was not terra nullius at the time of its colonisation by Spain and that neither Morocco nor Mauritania had sovereignty over it at that time. The war between Morocco and the Polisario continued until an UN-African Union brokered a ceasefire in 1991. The UN has arrangements in place for a referendum of self-determination of the Saharawi people but Morocco refused to allow the referendum to be held. While life is scarcely viable in the harsh Hamada desert where the refugees live, as there are no means for self sufficiency, the Saharawis living in occupied Western Sahara suffer the terrible oppression already noted. MINURSO was established to organise a referendum for self-determination of the Saharawi people in 1992 as part of peace process between Morocco and Polisario. By 1996 the peace process was in stalemate. In 1997, James Baker (George H. Bush’s Secretary of State) became a UN envoy and drew up a new plan for the referendum, the Framework agreement on the Status of Western Sahara. Morocco refused to co-operate. In 2003 Baker made a new plan, known as Baker Plan II – Peace plan for self-determination of the people of Western Sahara. This was accepted by the UN and the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). Morocco still refuses to allow UN sponsored referendum to take place. Since May 2005, there has been an increase in this oppression. Peaceful demonstrations have been brutally put down. Many Saharawis have been arrested and imprisoned. Some have been tortured and some have “disappeared”. Women and children have been assaulted in their own homes and their property stolen by Moroccan police and soldiers. Outsiders, including parliamentarians from the European Union, Spain and Norway have been refused entry to Western Sahara. So have human rights bodies from Norway and elsewhere. The Saharawis have their own democratically elected government, the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), with men and women ministers and parliamentarians. Its officials run the camps. SADR is recognised as the legitimate government of Western Sahara by at least 80 countries, most recently by the Republic of South Africa and Kenya. It is a member of the African Union. In May 2005 in preparation for the full recovery of all of the Western Sahara territory SADR announced the commencement of a licensing initiative to enable international oil and gas companies to participate in the exploration of its offshore territory. This licensing initiative is open to all competent and qualified companies and has been arranged in accordance with the UN legal opinion regarding commercial activities in Western Sahara. SADR believes that development of its significant natural resources will play an important part in developing a self-reliant, democratic and progressive nation in Western Sahara. The present situation cannot continue. The oppression of the Saharawis in occupied Western Sahara must stop. The refugees in the camps must feel safe to return to their own country after the referendum to be ruled by a government that they elect directly. The UN, the African Union, the European Union and nations individually must act to ensure that Morocco no longer precludes the referendum on self-determination for the Saharawi people from taking place. The Saharawi people must be allowed to determine their own future through a free and fair UN sponsored referendum.
2019-04-25T14:33:22Z
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Alphitonia blossom Red Ashis derived from the Greek αλφιτον (alphiton), barley meal, and refers to the dry, mealy quality of the mesocarp in the fruits; excelsa is from the Latin excelsus, elevated, high. The Red Ash grows in eucalypt forests, eucalypt and acacia savannas, gallery forests and rainforests of NSW from Mt Dromedary northwards along the coast through Queensland and the Northern Territory, into the northwest of Western Australia. It is also found in New Guinea and on some of the Pacific Islands. It is a small to medium tree, up to about 20 m tall, is a natural colonizer or pioneer in a huge range of conditions, and can sometimes regenerate from underground stems. It has a spreading, shade-producing habit where it is able to grow into a large tree, and has an overall greyish green appearance. detail of blossom blossom, fruits formingThe trunk and larger branches have fissured grey bark, with smaller branches having smoother grey or white bark. Lichens are often found on older specimens. The entire, simple, alternate leaves are 5 – 14 cm in length and 2 – 5 cm in width, elliptic in shape, and are dark glossy green above and silvery with fine hairs underneath, making an attractive contrast on windy days. Venation is prominent and yellowish below, and sunken above. In the dry season, many of the leaves are shed, and the remaining leaves hang vertically to reduce water loss. The tree bears small greenish white 5-petalled flowers in late autumn and early winter, followed by globular dark fruit about 1.5 cm in diameter, with a raised ring around the middle. The powdery red flesh of the drupe covers 2 hard cells, each containing a single seed. Seeds can persist on the branches for several months. When young shoots are bruised, they give off a typical odour of sarsaparilla. The flowers are fragrant in the evening. fruits ripe fruits When grown under cultivation, this is quite a quick-growing tree, and can have high visual appeal, especially as a street tree. Its tough timber is light brown to reddish in colour, and has been used in boat building and cabinet-making, particularly in Samoa, where the tree is known as toi. mature fruits Aborigines used the crushed leaves and berries as a fish poison. For medical use, they crushed the leaves into a paste, mixed that with water and applied it as a head bath to reduce headaches and treat sore eyes. Infusions of the bark and root were rubbed on the body to reduce muscular ache, and gargled to cure toothache. The leaves contain saponin, and so when crushed can be lathered to produce a bush soap. In Borneo, the sap from under the bark is collected, and used to treat skin diseases by mixing it in the bath water.
2019-04-24T03:00:46Z
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LANSING — State Rep. Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown Township) has introduced a bill to help counteract the latest round of vehicle registration fee increases for Michigan’s senior citizens. The legislation would exempt those aged 65 or older from having to pay the increased fees as a result of the controversial road funding package that was passed in 2015. As of Jan. 1, registration fees for passenger and commercial vehicles increased by 20 percent. Michigan would join Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina as states that offer vehicle registration discounts to senior citizens, while Alaska waives the fee for seniors altogether. Camilleri’s bill is a reintroduction of House Bill 5939 from the previous legislative session. Despite bipartisan support, the House majority declined to hold a committee hearing on the bill. This entry was posted in Front Page News, Government on January 12, 2017 by Scott Bolthouse.
2019-04-23T17:54:12Z
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Standard dialogue tags are said and asked. The mind skips over them, so they are invisible. "It is hotly debated whether you should ever use colorful or adverb tags," she muttered. "Some editors don't mind a few creative tags." "Some may allow adverb tags," she said skeptically. "Adverb tags are generally frowned upon." " Break this rule at your own peril," she said mischievously. Your dialogue should look like one of these examples. Note the correct formatting. Commas, periods, and question marks should fall within the quotation marks. A comma separates the dialogue from the standard tag. A period separates the dialogue from an action tag. The same formatting for the standard tag applies to a creative tag or action tags. Standard tag in the front: Sherlock said, "I see." Standard tag in the middle: "I see," Sherlock said. "I have been misinformed." Standard tag at the end: "I see," Sherlock said. (or) "I see," said Sherlock. Action tag in the front: Sherlock cleared his throat. "I see." Action tag in the middle: "I see." Sherlock cleared his throat. "I was misinformed." Action tag at the end: "I see." Sherlock cleared his throat. Action combined with a standard tag: Sherlock pointed to the clock and said, "I must be off." For more tips on how to make your dialogue work for you, check out our previous posts. Dialogue, just the way we talk? This is a great topic, Diana, one that trips up a lot of writers. It reminds me of some manuscripts I've edited where a page is filled with short exchanges between two characters, and the writer identifies each bit of conversation with "he said" or "she said". Overuse of dialogue tags--whether standard or action--diminishes the power of a scene, while proper use enhances it. All writers need to remember that. Great reminders that "said" and "asked" are invisible to the reader. The only other one I like to use (sparingly) is "whispered." Good post. I don't like adverb tags, either. The content of your writing should tell you if your are acting mischievously or skeptically. You see these tags a lot in older books. I don't mind the occasional adverb tag, as long as it's not over used. Great post. On a long trip, I listened to a bestselling author's book, filled with adverb tags. Hearing them throughout was more than annoying. For that reason, I never use them. If you adhere to Elmore Leonard's rules, you'd never use them at all. I disagree. Adverbs have their place, just not as a dialogue tag. My rule is whatever works for the sentence is what I do. Bah humbug on the rules. Adverb tags are most 'famous' as Tom Swifties.
2019-04-23T07:53:52Z
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These days, Harbour View Hospital is full of activity. But it wasn’t always that way. In early 2016, Harbour View – a long-term care and rehabilitation facility in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia – came to the realization that change was needed to enhance quality of care. At that time, it was felt that staff were working in silos and that interprofessional collaboration between staff could be improved. The facility’s diverse client population is served by an equally diverse multidisciplinary team that includes nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreation, social work, orthotics, hearing and speech, dietary, and others. Based on the perceived need to address problems with internal communication, Harbour View used funds from an innovation nursing grant to work on improving inter-professional collaboration on its rehabilitation unit. Part of the grant work included conducting a survey of all the clients in the rehab program. The survey asked clients what they felt could be improved at Harbour View. The results were, in a word, surprising. Resident Dennis Westin, centre, with niece Jen Boutilier and her partner Brittany Jones, enjoy some quality family time at Harbour View with their beloved pets. “All along, our focus had been on what we thought was an inter-professional role issue, so we were expecting feedback on that,” says Angela Stairs, Director for Rehabilitation Services for the Nova Scotia Health Authority Eastern Zone. However, the overwhelming message was that clients wanted their families and loved ones to be more involved in their care. “The issue did end up being about communication – not between professions, but with clients and families,” Angela explains. Families wanted more information on the day-to-day routine and treatment plans for their loved ones, and recommended that they be given more notice when clients were to be discharged. Clients and families alike also wanted flexible visiting hours. Armed with this information, one of Harbour View’s first tasks was to do a full walk-about of the facility to identify areas for improvement in client-centred care. “We discovered right away that we had some challenges,” says Lorna O’Grady, manager of resident care for Harbour View site. The building has a single entrance that splits off into two hallways: one leads to the long term care side of the facility, and the other to rehabilitation/restorative care. No signs were posted on the long term care side indicating what the visiting hours were, whereas the rehab side had signs posted at the building entrance saying that visitors were allowed in the rehab unit between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. In March 2016, CFHI launched a pan-Canadian family presence e-collaborative initiative. The e-collaborative built on the work of the Better Together campaign and was designed to encourage organizations to examine and modify their family visiting policies. Harbour View began its participation in CFHI’s 11-month e-collaborative in May 2016, along with 11 other sites from across Canada. Particularly valuable, according to Angela, were the regularly scheduled affinity calls that provided opportunities for all the organizations in the e-collaborative to share best practices and talk about solutions to common challenges. Almost right away, Harbour View began to make some changes. They designed a new client and family information booklet and implemented revised visiting guidelines to include 24/7 visiting hours for families and loved ones. Education sessions and focus groups were delivered by former clients to give staff, families and clients an opportunity to ask questions and suggest improvements. Angela and Lorna admit that change is not always easy. There were some concerns expressed by clients, families and staff about issues such as privacy breaches and interruptions to treatment. “Some worried that the floodgates would open and that families would be there all night, all day, potentially compromising the delivery of care,” Angela explains. However, almost immediately it became clear that having family members present was helpful for everyone. Staff are now reporting that having an extra pair of hands and eyes helps to provide consistency in care, and is especially valuable when it comes to transitioning care from facility to home. Harbour View Hospital has seen lots of changes since implementing its 24/7 visiting hours. The recreation department, for example, has ensured that the facility is equipped with family-friendly activities such as a newly purchased a shuffleboard that is used daily by clients and their families. Family members are regularly attending care plan sessions and the facility is seeing many more visitors – of all ages – all day, every day.
2019-04-24T00:07:41Z
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Contact us by email, call or whatsapp, we'll be happy to assist you! If you are enquiring about our wedding and event planning services please either use the enquiry form opposite, or email or telephone or whatsapp us on the numbers above. We will be more than happy to assit you.
2019-04-19T13:26:38Z
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After a torturous climb in freezing conditions our brave teacher achieved her ambition and reached the summit of this great mountain in Africa. Miss Fremault wanted to raise funds for the Africa 100 charity. The final total of funds raised will be announced when all the sponsorship money has been collected. She is hoping to achieve her target of £500.
2019-04-24T02:50:12Z
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Siri can secretly record audio if you are pulled over by police or any other law enforcement officer. Cam stopped by the Big D and Bubba studio to perform her new song and find out how she teamed up with Sam Smith. I'm so excited! I'll finally get to play Super Mario on my phone! Could These Features Be on the new iPhone 7? A company in China created a mock up of what they think Apple will roll out as the new iPhone 7. They sent it exclusively to Unbox Therapy. You know I'm a major fan of all things Harry Potter, and several things seem to be happening in the Potterverse lately, including new versions of the books. New games are released for phones all the time, and the one that seems to be sweeping the world by storm recently is called 2048. And no, i'ts not as ominous as it sounds. Say "Bye-bye" to all of your previous commitments as soon as you download this game. It's overwhelming and captivating - and will make you crave playing all the time. When it comes to Siri, we finally have some insight into what makes her work.
2019-04-20T18:53:12Z
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Hunt Emerson has drawn cartoons and comic strips since the early 1970s. He has published around 30 comic books and albums, mainly with Knockabout Comics (London), including Lady Chatterley's Lover, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Casanova's Last Stand, and Dante's Inferno. His latest book is Calculus Cat, a hilarious collection of stories about The Cat That Hates Television. He has been awarded UK Humorous Cartoonist of the Year and in 2000 he was chosen for inclusion in the exhibition "Les Maitres de la Bande Dessineee Europeenne" by the Bibliotheque Nationale de France and the CNBDI, Angouleme.
2019-04-18T23:25:45Z
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I'm the type of woman who will drive you crazy . There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise. I'm not afraid to take control and you might love it. Role-playing is one of my favorite fantasies.
2019-04-21T20:34:40Z
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Mahatmaji started another spiritual movement known as the temple entry movement and he wanted to give this facility to everyone irrespective caste distinction. The temple worship is another kind of spiritual cultural movement for the benefit of the ordinary class of people. He himself installed the deity of Sri Radha Krishna at Noakhali when he was there and that is also very significant. The theistic temples all over India are actually the different centres as are the churches and mosques all over the world. These sacred centres were meant for diffusing spiritual education and by this process of spiritual culture the disturbed mind could be trained up in concentration for higher duties which every human being must do. By such education in practice can help man in realizing the existence of God without whose sanction, according to Mahatma Gandhi, "not a blade of grass moves." A part of this movement is the harijana movement. The harijana means the God's man or the godly man as distinguished from the satanic devils. How a man of satanic principles can be turned in to a God's man is enunciated in the Bhagavad-gita. The way of karma-yoga i.e. doing everything for God's sake should be the principles of life. The activities of the general public may not be stopped but may diverted in the manner stated in the Bhagavad-gita. By doing so any one in the world can be turned into a God's man. Thus the harijana movement started by Mahatma Gandhi should not be taken absolutely for the benefit of the bhangis and ___ so to say but it should be utilized for all who have the mentality of the bhangis etc. By all the above process Mahatma Gandhi wanted to establish a greater human society. His idea of a casteless society could only be given a shape under the guidance of the principles of Bhagavad-gita. There are men of different mentalities according to quality and work. There are different modes of nature. These natural modes work everywhere in the world and different propensities develop by the psychological modes of nature. The caste system is nothing but a classification of men according to such modes of nature. It is not therefore bound up within the walls of India but this is current all over the world may be under different names. This scientific and natural division of men should be accepted and people should be given chance to become harijana with equal facilities for all. The Bhagavad-gita gives a clear idea of doing this work and the Gandhi Memorial Fund should be utilized mainly for this purpose.
2019-04-20T10:21:46Z
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Some days just feel dry. and sand is the only scenery. or grassy fields of green. that come from a different source. The source that leads me back to Him. I say that You are my God. Your presence is my promise. against the onslaught of the enemy. I cling; You hold securely. All the peace I need.
2019-04-26T01:59:13Z
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Every Brunette Needs A Blonde Best Friend! And Every Blonde needs a Brunette Best Friend. Pair up with your bestie!
2019-04-23T11:06:02Z
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Should I stop seeing my councillor? Hi Sam. I'm in a bit of a dilemma. So basically I'm going through a tough time , I'm especially worried about my Dad who suffers from a mental illness. I have my mum at home but I see a councillor at school and when I talk about things and my dad it makes me feel good to get it off my chest and tell someone how i feel. But the thing is she is a bit judgmental. She always focuses on how my Dad is feeling and not my feelings, and she talks about him, but she has never even met him so she doesn't really know much. Some of the things that she says make me feel like she is judging him and it makes me really uncomfortable. The school recommends that I go and see her regularly, and I do need someone to talk to but I don't think she is right for me. Do you have any advice? It can be hard when we feel family members are being judged by anyone, especially someone who is meant to be helping us. Finding someone to talk to who can make us feel comfortable to share our issues with can really make a difference. Counselling sessions are for you to talk about the things that concern you and should not focus on others. Your feelings are important and should be the main focus of each session. Sometimes it can be hard to connect with a counsellor and this may be one of those times. It is okay to tell her how you feel and give her a chance to repair the relationship between you. Most counsellors will openly accept this feedback and try to make things work for you. If you find you still cannot work with her then try talking to the school about how you feel. You have the right to get things off your chest and to feel heard. Not getting on well with this counsellor doesn’t mean you should stop counselling entirely. One way that may make you feel comfortable is to talk to your doctor about counselling, as most surgeries have a counsellor for patients to use. Your doctor can refer you for talking therapy that is free on the NHS, although this will only be available if the doctor thinks it will help. Often talking to people of the same age can help. The ChildLine message boards have posts from people who are experiencing similar things. You may even want to discuss your feelings with a ChildLine counsellor.
2019-04-19T21:33:26Z
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The classic series returns, with Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries, Looking pretty great, developer Piranha Games’ is prepping the series to return in September 2019. It’s been while. You might not realize it (I didn’t), but Mechwarrior 4 was released a ridiculously long time ago. Way back in the year 2000. Now, depending on your current age, you might not think that was all that long ago, but 18 years is… yeah, it’s a while. So it’s about time that fans got a followup. Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries is that game. In development for some time, the latest look at it was released recently at Mech_Con. As you can see from the video, it’s looking darn good. And fans should be pleased to learn that it’ll hold over many of the elements that have made the series so popular. A multi-year campaign will be the star, taking place during the “Third and Fourth Succession Wars.” There you’ll get to not only pilot your mech, but also “build” and “manage” it on the fly. You’ll grab mercenary contracts for missions, which will then play out in either solo format, or with wingmen. Those don’t have to be single-player however, as co-op play is apparently a part of things as well. So the game’s looking great, and sounds like it might please the fanbase too. Unfortunately, if you’re one of those fans, you’ll still have a while to wait for it. Mechwarior 5: Mercenaries isn’t scheduled to hit the PC till September 10th, 2019.
2019-04-23T06:03:45Z
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Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975). Op. 102. Piano duet book (requires 2 copies for performance) for piano duet (2 pianos, 4 hands). With solo part and piano reduction. F Major. Published by International Music Co. Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975). Set of performance parts (includes separate pull-out violin part) for violin and piano. With solo part and piano reduction. A Minor. 76 pages. Published by Sikorski. Unlocking the Masters Series. By Dmitri Shostakovich. AMADEUS. Softcover with CD. Size 6x9 inches. 217 pages. Published by Amadeus Press. Two Pianos, Four Hands. By Dmitri Shostakovich. (Piano). Piano Large Works (Arranged for piano). Book only. Size 9.25x12.5 inches. 64 pages. Published by Sikorski. Study Score. By Dmitri Shostakovich. (score). Study Score. Size 4.2x7.5 inches. 104 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes. Set of performance parts. By Dmitri Shostakovich. Arranged by Mstislav Rostropovich. (Cello). String Solo. Size 9.25x12.25 inches. 68 pages. Published by Sikorski. Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975). This edition: softcover. Study score. 104 pages. Sikorski #SIK6621. Published by Sikorski (HS.50499484). Study Score. By Dmitri Shostakovich. (score). Study Score. Size 6x8.2 inches. 72 pages. Published by Sikorski. By Dmitri Shostakovich. (Score). Study Score. Book only. Size 6x8.25 inches. 72 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. Study Score. By Dmitri Shostakovich. (score). Study Score. Size 5.25x7.5 inches. 112 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes. Set of performance parts. By Dmitri Shostakovich. Arranged by David Oistrakh. (Violin). String Solo. Size 8.25x11.75 inches. 64 pages. Published by Sikorski. By Dmitri Shostakovich. Cello and piano. Published by International Music Co. Study Score. Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975). Study Score. Score. 128 pages. Sikorski #SIK2241. Published by Sikorski (HS.50481440). Two Pianos, Four Hands. By Dmitri Shostakovich. (Piano). Piano Large Works (Arranged for piano). Book only. Size 9x12.3 inches. 52 pages. Published by Sikorski. Full Score. By Dmitri Shostakovich. (score). Study Score. Size 6x8.2 inches. 120 pages. Published by Sikorski.
2019-04-25T12:18:12Z
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When you are happy Tiling Guys in Trinidad, CA the bathroom floor tiles are laid correctly we will wait for the tile adhesive to set before you apply the grout to the joints using a grout spreader. When the grout is applied we will make sure that the joints are pointed correctly to help ant water to run off. When pointed correctly you should use a special grout cleaning sponge to remove any excess grout. It has been reported to Tiling Guys in Trinidad, CA that more and more children are choosing to stay living at home way after the length of time that they previously would have moved out. It is believed that with the current economic climate as it is and the uncertainty of job security coupled with the fact that house prices are still extremely high more young adults are choosing the security of their parent's home over the responsibility of buying their own property. For many parents this is fine but as children grow up they take up more and more living space and require more privacy than in their younger years. So what is the answer to helping to keep harmony in the home? Perhaps you should install an en suite bathroom in your bedroom. Now you can understand the work load that goes into tiling a bathroom floor or any other area for that matter, and if you have not done this before, do not proactive on your own home, call Tiling Guysin Trinidad, CA on 888-286-0922.
2019-04-21T08:51:31Z
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I want a website to be redesigned. Its for an event planning company that I run. Ideas and complete design is what I am looking for. i will create your website using your requirement . so you can award the project .I will done your work prperly .
2019-04-26T10:15:52Z
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M. virginiana is not the most well known native but 'Moonglow' may be a selection that changes all that. Vigorous growing and disease resistant, 'Moonglow' has big, deep green foliage that covers this wide, rounded plant, providing a superb backdrop to massive, creamy-white, fragrant flowers that emerge continually from June through the rest of the summer. This tree makes a large but beautiful specimen and also provides tons of shelter for nesting native birds along with an invaluable food source from the red berries contained in the big seed pods this plant produces. 'Moonglow' tolerates moist soils and will grow well in full sun or partial shade.
2019-04-24T05:15:44Z
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As we continue this series, beBATONROUGE chooses to share Raymond A. Jetson’s “What I’m Reading” interview. Jetson is the Chief Executive Catalyst of MetroMorphosis. In this role, he uses his extensive network and reservoir of social capital – as a former legislator, pastor and other executive roles in state agencies, to deploy resources to advance the strategies of the organization. Mr. Jetson is an experienced leader and an important “connector” for intersectional collaboration between community members, stakeholders and systems. During the interview we discussed two of MetroMorphosis‘s initiatives, the Urban Congress for the African-American Male and the Urban Leadership Development Initiative. I’ve provided a description of both initiatives for context. Urban Congress is a coalition created to understand the challenges that impact the quality of life for Black boys and men and then leverage the communities to transform their lives, their families, and surrounding neighborhoods. The Urban Leadership Development Initiative a year-long program teaches select individuals how to identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and build coalitions designed to foster positive, long-term change. First of all, if you don’t know your history, then you don’t know your future. I see you chose two books, “The Biography of Maynard Jackson” by Robert Holmes and “The Practice of Adaptive Leadership” by Alexander Grashow and Ronald Heifetz. Can you tell me a bit about the Maynard Jackson book? It’s about Maynard Jackson, the first African-American mayor of Atlanta, and he literally changed the trajectory of the city. He changed the economics of the city and African-American life in Atlanta. When faced with the airport building project that is now Hartsfield-Jackson airport, Jackson stood firm and insisted that there be equal distribution of the revenues associated with the project. Jackson insisted upon African-American business participation, along with African-American labor participation in every area of the world. Atlanta is now a city populated by African-Americans who have generational wealth, and that was in large part because of the leadership of Maynard Jackson. How does this influence your life? It helps me to understand that the right kind of leadership being practiced impacts others. You know, Maynard Jackson didn’t get rich off the airport, but he was a catalyst and made things happen. The book also helps me to understand that real leadership is about that which lives on after you. That airport will forever be Hartsfield-Jackson. Even though there are some who will not have a clue who the “Jackson” is in that airport name, Maynard Jackson made a deposit in this Earth. There are young people, especially African-Americans, who will grow up in Atlanta and will inherit a generational wealth. They won’t understand how the lives of their families changed. And so for me, it’s about understanding the need for catalysts, and to sow into the lives of others. That’s the critical ingredient in leadership. So it seems that this book and your other book, “The Practice of Adaptive Leadership”, overlap. Yes, yes they do. This [“The Practice of Adaptive Leadership”] is kind of the theory, the textbook. Maynard Jackson, in my opinion, is what it looks like. So as I read Mr. Holmes’ biography of Maynard Jackson, I saw the principles of adaptive leadership being demonstrated in what Jackson was doing. In our work with Metromorphosis, we have the Urban Leadership Development Initiative—where we have a group of urban leaders, and we spend a lot of time talking about the theory and “The Practice of Adaptive Leadership” and “Maynard Jackson” is what it looks like. Okay. So you apply these principles to the Urban Leadership Development Initiative, and even to the Urban Congress on African-American males? I mean one of the goals of Urban Congress is to develop generational wealth and those things that are the result of catalytic actions. So these are just two pieces of literature that impact me in the same way, but with their very different reasons you do that. How would you sell these books to others? First of all, if you don’t know your history, then you don’t know your future. Maynard Jackson is somebody that every African-American, especially those who espouse to make their community better, should take the time to read. Because here is a man who was the first African-American mayor in a southern city. That was a time of change. One of my favorite people in the world, Marshall Ganz from the Kennedy School at Harvard, says that real leadership is about moving people forward in the face of uncertainty. Maynard Jackson stepped into a very uncertain time and was able to mobilize the city in spite of his opposition to deal with some real difficult challenges and “The Practice of Adaptive Leadership” is about mobilizing others to attack on tough challenges and still thrive. Atlanta is a thriving city today because of Maynard Jackson.
2019-04-26T00:17:41Z
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Narayana Kocherlakota will step down when his current term ends in February 2016. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis president said the U.S. central bank risked damaging its credibility. The MInneapolis Fed reports the pace of consolitation is unchanged since reforms were put in place; critics say otherwise. Minnesota farmers and the state’s economy could be impacted by a decline in formerly booming farmland prices. Minnesota business service firms are slightly more optimistic about the next 12 months than they were last year, according to a report released Monday. The metro’s net loan growth was 1.34 percent over the past year.
2019-04-19T15:26:14Z
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January 27 - Samuel and I were feeling a little sentimental about not seeing each other for four days, so we decided to do something fun together and bake cookies for him and Scott to eat while I’m gone. I told him what ingredients to add, but he made them almost completely by himself! Now if only I hadn’t burned half the cookies… My activity idea must have worked, though, because he later asked me if I would leave after his nap today instead of tomorrow morning. January 26 - This coming weekend, I’m meeting a friend of mine in a mutually adjoining state for a fun weekend of scrapbooking and girl time! I’m horribly behind on my scrapbooking and am determined to make the most of this opportunity. 250+ pictures, 28 layouts, 60 pages, and countless pieces of paper later, I am ready. January 25 – Samuel and I spent some time coloring trains this afternoon (his latest passion). January 24 – I found Kaelynn today reading to her baby doll. January 23 – We took the kids to a friend’s birthday party today. It was a cooking theme! The kids made little pizzas, fruit snowmen, and “dirt” (Oreos with gummy worms and Cool Whip). The family had made personalized aprons and hats for each of the kids! Samuel and Kaelynn had a blast! Hands down, the coolest kid’s birthday party I have attended. I must have drooled over the idea of play silks for several years. I love the concept and the endless creative play possibilities that they offer. But the standard size silks (35″x35″) sell for $10-12/each, making a small set cost a small fortune. That didn’t even account for my dream of a bigger play silk collection that included multiple sizes. 1. Order play silks in the sizes you want. I chose a half dozen 35″x35″ silks this time, but I have plans to expand our collection someday with various sizes. I bought mine from Dharma Trading Company for $3.75/each. 2. Bring a pot of water to boiling. Add a cup of vinegar and remove from heat. Soak all the silks for about an hour before dying. 3. Put on a pair of plastic gloves. Mix 3 cups of hot water, 1/2 c vinegar, and 2-3 packets of Kool-Aid (see the note at the bottom of post for a Kool-Aid color guide). Immerse a silk in the colored water and stir slightly until fully immersed. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and stir again. Cover and microwave for 3 more minutes. Repeat the cycle a third time. 4. Remove silk from the bowl and rinse with soap and water until the water runs clear. Keep dyed, wet silks separate until they are dry. They can bleed onto each other (voice of experience speaking). 5. Dry on low in the dryer. Iron. Red – Strawberry, Cherry, or Black Cherry (Note: I wanted more of a salmon/dark pink color, so I just used two packages of Strawberry. A combination of Cherry and Black Cherry will get you the truest red. January 22 – Eating blueberries.
2019-04-25T02:54:04Z
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Did Early Christians Have the Bible? 7 New Testament Valentines for your Sweetie! Mormons in ConTEXT: What Happens in Mormon Temples?
2019-04-21T02:09:47Z
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Please ensure you upload the highest quality logo file, we also request they are submitted in any of the following formats jpeg/png/eps files, preferably images that are vectorised. Any low-quality logos that are uploaded will be contacted for re-drawing charges. Would you like to see artwork before the product gets engraved? The RR015 features a pair of drama masks, sitting upon a twirling ribbon. This award has an antique silver finish, stands 6.75 inches in height and cast in solid resin. At the bottom of the ribbon, there is a laurel wreath which holds a one inch centre. You can use your own logo, or use one of our many centre designs. There is a gold metal engraving plate affixed to the base of this award, allowing your personalized message to be engraved to the award.Priced at only £10.99, this would be the perfect award for a schools drama club!
2019-04-20T08:25:45Z
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Okonomiyaki is a casual, fun dish that's quite popular with foreign visitors to Japan. It's basically a savory pancake made with seafood, pork, cabbage and other vegetables, cooked on a flat grill and dressed with mayonnaise and tangy sauce. The "okonomi" part of the name means "what you like," and customers can choose their own favorite ingredients to add to their pancakes. Many shops have customers cook their own okonomiyaki at the table. This is a dish with very distinct regional variations. In Osaka-style okonomiyaki, all the component ingredients are mixed together in a bowl of batter, then spread out on the grill for cooking. The Hiroshima version is more complicated and takes longer to prepare, as the chef (not the customer) assembles distinct layers of toppings, vegetables, noodles, fried egg and pancake base into the final product. Finally, there's a version called monjayaki, which is similar to Osaka style but with a thinner, runnier batter. Monjayaki is generally found only in the Tokyo area, particularly in the Tokyo Bay neighborhood of Tsukishima, which is home to dozens of monjayaki restaurants clustered together in one small zone. If you're in a cook-it-yourself shop, once you've decided on your main ingredient (e.g. pork, shrimp or squid) and your optional fillings, the waiter will turn on the grill at your table, brush on some oil, and deliver a bowl with the batter and ingredients. Mix these together and pour the mixture onto the grill (once it's hot enough), then use a spatula to turn over your pancake when it's ready. Note that this might take a bit longer than you would expect; ask your waiter for advice if you're not sure, or watch what other diners are doing. If there's an option for the waiter or chef to cook your okonomiyaki, you might want to take them up on their offer unless you're feeling adventurous. If you're in a Hiroshima-style shop, the ordering process is a bit different - in addition to choosing ingredients like shrimp and squid, you'll generally have an option of either "soba" noodles (actually thin ramen-style wheat noodles) or thicker udon noodles. There may also be an option for no noodles at all. The chef will prepare your pancake and serve it on the grill in front of you. Cut the pancake into bite-size rectangles, and add extra sauce, mayonnaise and other condiments to taste as you eat. The metal grill in an okonomiyaki restaurant is called a teppan, and menus will feature other foods prepared on the teppan grill, such as yakisoba (stir-fried ramen-style noodles with vegetables and sauce) and grilled seafood, vegetables and meat. Many shops have one large teppan grill with a counter surrounding it (a good place to watch the chefs in action), while others have separate grills at each table. Often okonomiyaki restaurants will also prepare items individually on the teppanyaki grill. Please turn (up/down) the flame. Please turn off the burner. Do you think this is done yet?
2019-04-25T00:40:41Z
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At Winters & Yonker, P.A., we work quickly to protect our clients. We will begin gathering the evidence needed to build a strong case as soon as possible. We are known as “aggressive attorneys,” and indeed, our experienced and dedicated personal injury lawyers are prepared to fight for you from day one. Call us at (813) 223-6200 or schedule a free initial consultation at our Tampa offices or in your home. A serious accident can change your life in ways most people don’t understand. The daily battle with pain, the mounting medical bills and the disruption of your life can take a tremendous toll. We know how difficult this is for you. We understand how it feels to have your life turned upside down in an instant. We can help you get through this. Our attorneys help victims of a wide range of accidents. From pedestrian accidents and car wrecks to semi-truck accidents and slip-and-fall cases, we fight for victims of serious personal injuries. When our law firm represents you, we will review your medical records as soon as possible. We can most likely help you locate and gain access to well-qualified physicians, even if your health insurance coverage is limited. The quality of the care you receive in the early days after your injury can make a huge difference, both medically and legally. We will help keep communication channels open between you, your doctors and our attorneys to make sure your care is handled properly. We have refined our processes for recovering compensation for injured people after years of practice. We are known for our personalized, aggressive representation. We help clients tap into all available sources of compensation. We will help you get the money you deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage and more. As a lawyer, Marc is compelled by a desire to seek justice for the injured. Marc has always focused on personal injury law and feels called to help those who are battling against large insurers for the compensation they deserve. Bill began his career as a personal injury lawyer at a larger firm, where he had the opportunity to help numerous clients who were being denied their due compensation because of overreach by insurance companies. Smith finds gratitude in his work through “the ability to leave someone in a better situation than when they came to you.” He loves meeting and interacting with people, and encourages you to call him today! Mr. Seplowe is experienced in Personal Injury law. His goal is to help you understand the legal issues you face and to obtain the maximum value for your claim either through settlement or trial. During his undergrad years, Allen interned at the Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, California, assisting in the legal department, and was privy to the different obstacles clients faced after experiencing an accident. Trevor has worked in personal injury law since his graduation in 2015. He joined Winters & Yonker in 2016 and is a member of the Florida Bar Association and the American Bar Association. It was Matt’s first law class in college when he knew that he wanted to practice law and advocate for those in need of help. Matt later graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2017. Patrick appreciates the firm’s dedication to its clients and assists in providing qualified legal advice and representation to those in need. At Winters & Yonker, Patrick serves as a mentor to the associate attorneys as they master the ropes of litigation and assist clients in finding justice.
2019-04-22T13:12:31Z
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It’s pretty difficult to indulge in delicious food and still be beach ready. Luckily, the clean eating trend doesn’t seem to be such a trend anymore. In fact, being vegan and eating healthy is starting to become the norm for many people. Because of this we’re seeing more and more vegan/ healthy options popping up. Miami is known for its beautiful beaches and savory foods but now you can add vegan to the list of foods popular in town! Check out these vegan spots next time you’re in Miami. This café is located in the heart of Miami, inside of Love Life Wellness center, a place where you can schedule workouts/yoga classes, holistic services, and of course, eat! This place is dedicated to offering customers a way to heal both mentally and physically. However, if you’re only interested in the food than that’s okay too. The café offers everything from breakfast to soups to burgers to pizza! Everything is made with health in mind, so you won’t feel guilty eating it. If you have a sweet tooth, Chef Chloe and The Vegan Café is the place for you. They offer cake, cookies, cupcakes, and more. The food taste good, looks good, and the café is located in the Miami design district - you’ll be Instagraming everything! The staff is also a huge part of the welcoming feeling because they’re so attentive and willing to help in any way they can. There’s also the fact that the café is so popular that even celebrities go there. All this aside, the food is what stands out the most. If you didn’t know it was vegan food, you’d never be able to tell. Don’t let the name fool you. DIRT is all about clean-eating which is why they offer vegan options to their customers. The idea is to have inclusivity at the restaurant so anyone who wants to eat clean can enjoy - vegan or not. With two locations in Miami, DIRT has been the talk of the town for offering fresh, delicious food. Jeff LaTulippe, co-founder, says he started DIRT because he struggled with his weight in the past and wanted to provide a place where you didn’t have to compromise on taste in order to eat clean. Delirio Fresh offers abundant meals to give you tons of energy for your day. They’re unique however, because they practice what they preach. Not only do they have four locations in Miami where you can go to enjoy some healthy vegan food, but they also offer meal plans to be delivered right to your door. That’s right, they have made it so simple for you to be healthy on a daily basis! Everything from green juices to acai bowls to smoothies to empanadas – Delirio Fresh has got it. Almalibre Açaí Bar aims at feeding your adventurous sprit in hopes of giving you the courage to go out and do what you’ve always wanted. They have a number of items on their menu, but their acai is by far the most popular. Almalibre carries a unique formula for their acai that no one else in the world offers (because they own the rights to it of course). Nevertheless, the acai is creamy and flavorful and according to the owner, the #1 acai not just in Miami but in Florida! Vegan & Juice is a quaint little place in Miami that offers fresh, healthy vegan food. They stress the importance of health and treating our bodies like delicate temples that should be treasured. Along with the use of science, the staff at Vegan & Juice understand what our bodies need to be healthy and they incorporate that into their food options. The menu is unique in flavor and choices and everything tastes exquisite.
2019-04-18T16:51:24Z
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Balboa Water Group has several lines of industry revolutionizing spa jets. Spa jets are for sale in a spectrum of colors and finishes to match your personal design style. All Balboa spa jets are engineered to rugged detail for speedy, defect-free installations and sustained use.Buy from Balboa and save!
2019-04-22T03:11:49Z
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Tasmania's Alex Doolan scored the first century of the Sheffield Shield summer before Queensland fought back on a Gabba green top with more bark than bite. The Tigers reached 5-257 at stumps on day one of the Shield season after George Bailey won the toss and opted to bat under grey skies on what looked to be a menacingly green wicket on Tuesday. But, in a rematch of last year's Shield final, the visitors handled it with early aplomb to cruise to 1-188 before a late Bulls fightback - including a collapse of 3-7 - restored the balance. Former Test No.3 Doolan (115) looked typically untroubled in reaching his 10th first class century, slaying anything short through point and dispatching a Mitchell Swepson full toss to the square leg boundary to bring up triple figures late in the second session. "We were keen to take on the challenge of batting first here and hopefully tomorrow it quickens up and our bowlers can do a bit of damage," the four-Test player told AAP. The 32-year-old said continuing Tasmania's resurgence, rather than pushing for another chance at the highest level, would drive him this season. "I don't think about it at all," he said of his chances of a Test berth this summer. "I think that ship's probably sailed for me and if someone gets caught up in thinking about Test spots, who's in and who's out, it just takes away from your own game. "Tassie's come a long way in the last 12 months, 18 months, to challenge for silverware in almost every competition we play." A patient 43 from Beau Webster, who shared in a 134-run stand for the second wicket with Doolan, helped Tasmania into a commanding position after a slightly delayed start due to rain. But Queensland's patience was rewarded late in the day, with Peter George (3-42) finding the centurion's edge and Luke Feldman (1-49 off 26 overs) toiling hard. Former Test gloveman Matthew Wade was unbeaten on 37 at stumps and will be key to their push for a 350-plus total on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Queensland trio Matthew Renshaw, Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett will fly home after not being selected for the second Test in the United Arab Emirates, but will not be available until the second round of Shield action against South Australia in Adelaide.
2019-04-20T10:23:50Z
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Backpack With Front Ring | Zara | £29.99 | Link - I have seen this bag on Instagram a few times and it is just gorgeous! Grey Crop Cable Knit Jumper | Topshop | £34.00 | Link - Cropped jumpers are my go to with skirts. Yellow Tartan Scarf | ASOS | £15 | Link - I have actually now purchased this one! I fell in love with it, I don't usually tend to wear yellow but I love this. Pink Pearl Ankle Boots | Missguided | £35.00 | Link - These have to be some of the prettiest boots I have ever seen! Side Zip Black Ankle Boots | Matalan | £20.00 | Link - Love a good comfy pair of boots! Yellow Leather Look Mini Skirt | New Look | £19.99 - Link - I absolutely adore the colour of this. It also comes in a tan, burgundy, yellow and dark red. Blush Chunky Knit Jumper Dress | Missguided | £35.00 | Link - What is better than a cosy knit?! Grey Faux Fur Coat | Boohoo | £65.00 | Link - I am in love with this style of coat! Dark Red Embroidered Shoes | River Island | £28.00 | Link - These give me all of the Autumn/Winter vibes.
2019-04-20T05:18:34Z
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Open seven days a week, our blood and marrow transplant program is the region’s largest, offering patients the widest range of treatment options. Learn more. Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Although our street address is Shawnee Mission Parkway, the main entrance to the Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion and Westwood Medical Pavilion is located off Belinder Road. We are located at the northeast corner of Shawnee Mission Parkway and Belinder Road. Free valet parking is available for your convenience. Handicapped parking spaces are available on the west side of the pavilion. The lane at the west side of the building is for dropping off and picking up patients only. The parking garage entrance is just off Belinder Road. The first two levels of our parking garage, P2 (orange level) and P3 (green level), are reserved for patient parking. Additional parking is on P5. All garage parking is complimentary. If you would like wheelchair assistance from the garage, call us at 913-945-5713 or 913-945-5712 and we will arrange to meet you at your car once you’ve parked in the garage. To enter from the parking garage, take the elevator. If you need information, go to Level 2, which is the main level. Visit the Information Desk in the west end of the lobby for directions to your appointment. The Blood and Marrow Transplant program is on Level 3.
2019-04-25T20:00:01Z
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I want you to bookmark this blog post and pull it out on another day when you need encouragement in public speaking and persistence, because it is a tale that will make your speaking troubles look small. Kevin O'Neal of The Indianapolis Star reported a remarkable story today about special education teacher Mary French, who got to give her high school valedictorian speech...this week, 42 years after her graduation from Arkansas's Foreman High School. French, who is black, attended the all-black half of the high school until the two merged during her years there. But when she graduated in 1968 with the highest grade-point average in the school, it was determined that she hadn't attended for all four years--since some of them were spent in the segregated side of Foreman, across town. A white girl in her class gave the valedictory address instead. Over the years, French has returned to Foreman -- a town of about 1,100 just a few miles from where Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas come together -- and each time, she has felt disappointment when walking past a display honoring the school's valedictorians. French, now 60, shared her story with her colleagues at Fall Creek Valley Middle School, a Northeastside school where she has taught special education for 20 years. "We heard that story, and our jaws hit the floor," Kathy Luessow, principal at Fall Creek Valley Middle School, said Wednesday. "We asked how that could happen, and she said that was a different time." We know this is only the beginning of a long journey. We understand as we go to college, we still will be confronted with obstacles that will certainly deter us. But remember, all things are possible if we believe....Let's travel. Let's start our own businesses. Let's become teachers. Let's become lawyers, doctors or whatever we desire. We should commend ourselves that we can be whatever we want to be. You can read the valedictory speech she wrote, in full, here. Yes, the words read poignantly today, in light of the story--her "all things are possible if we believe" theme turned out to be true. But more than that, this is an excellent valediction, with simple but stirring language, a hopeful view of the future, a focus on students and teachers, and fitting, rather than overdone, rhetorical flourishes. If someone knows of video out there of this late-in-coming valediction, please leave a link to it in the comments. I'm so delighted to share this wonderful story with you, and welcome your reactions. Please do pass this on to a friend or colleague and share this inspiring tale.
2019-04-20T04:11:49Z
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How would you rate the employment opportunities in Five Points? Excellent. High paying jobs are easy to find. Good. There are a fair amount of good paying jobs available. Poor. There are some jobs available. Awful. The job market has run dry. View resultsWrite a review to give others more information about this area. How accessible is public transportation in Five Points? Very. Lots of options, commuting to work is a breeze. Somewhat. There is some, but my commute could be shorter. Fairly. I need to travel a long way to get to work. Not. There is no public transportation in this area. View resultsWrite a review to give others more information about this area. The income per capita in Five Points is 51% lower than the national average. The median household income in Five Points is 51% lower than the national average. The unemployment rate in Five Points is 224% higher than the national average. The poverty level in Five Points is equal to the national average. Source: The Five Points, Detroit, MI employment data displayed above is derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
2019-04-25T02:05:10Z
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It’s hard to believe that a road dog like Bob Weir hasn’t put out an album of completely original work for over 30 years – but thus is the nature of being a road dog like Bob Weir. Fresh off the road with Dead & Company, Weir is embarking on a new solo adventure. The album’s called Blue Mountain, and we’re extremely excited to present some of it as part of this week’s “New Tracks on the Trail” program. Described as an homage to Bob’s love of the cowboy music of his youth (he spent some time working in Wyoming when he was 15), it took three years for the album to evolve into full fruition. It will be released Sept. 30. -Todd Snider: Tracks from his new album, Eastside Bulldog. Featuring improvised lyrics the album shares the lore of Snider’s hard-partying alter ego, Elmo Buzz: “… Songs about East Nashville, chicks, cars, fighting, partying and Bocephus – and that’s it,” Snider explained. Eastside Bulldog features contributions from Elizabeth Cook, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Chris Robinson, Hank Williams III and Shooter Jennings. It’s set for Oct. 7 release. -The Pretenders: Cuts from the band’s first new album in eight years, Alone. Speaking of alone – singer/guitarist Chrissie Hynde is the only original member of the band to appear on the record. In fact, this version of the band represents the 12th iteration of The Pretenders. ll precede a five-week U.S. tour with Stevie Nicks. Check out the Pitchfork review HERE. -The Avett Brothers: Tracks from the North Carolina folk rock band’s ninth full-length album, True Sadness. Preview the album and read a critical review HERE. -Hamish Anderson: Work from the Australian blues artist’s long-anticipated album, Trouble. Gary Clark Jr singled out Anderson as one of the under-30 guitarists you should be watching. Rick Jamm of JamSphere described his guitar playing as “crackerjack sharp”. Check out the official music video for the album’s first single HERE. Trouble is due Oct. 21. There ya have it – another Tuesday, another nice selection of new tracks in which to divulge. Thanks as usual to Rockin’ Rudy’s for sponsoring New Tracks on the Trail!
2019-04-19T00:26:51Z
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Spotlight on SheSpeaks Blogger - Lisa Blanco of Try This! Lisa Blanco has three children ages 7, 8, & 10. She's the Children's Church leader and she spends a lot of time volunteering at her kids school helping out the teachers. Three years ago, she was diagnosed with heart disease and now she's living with an ICD/pacemaker inside. When not busy with kids, she is writing on her blog Try This! Lisa is an active member of our community and most recently worked on the L'Oreal Magic Cream campaign. We wanted to learn more about her so sat down to find our more, and here is what we discovered. My niche is…Parenting, Kids products. I write when…..My kids are in school. Summer is usually slow for me on the blog. How has blogging changed my life: It gives me something to do. It helps me to feel like I am helping other families by sharing what works and what doesn’t so they waste their money. I am a quiet person so this also gives me an outlet to reach a lot of people without actually talking in a large group. A brand I have loved working with: I love working with Boogie Wipes. It is a great product that was invented by a mom. When did I start blogging: 2010, and when I look back at my first post I laugh at how far I have come with content and posting. How I see the future of blogging/social media: I think it is going to continue growing. Everyone wants to be heard and blogging is a great way to share. Where I work: I do most my blogging sitting on the couch watching TV. I am connected….A lot, though, I try to do anything technology based while the kids are in school so that when they are home my focus is on them. They are little for only so long and I don’t want their memory of their childhood with mom on the computer. When I’m stressed, I…..Walk and pray. My favorite gadget is….My camera. I love taking my camera everywhere, you never know when the moment will come that you want to take a picture. My favorite travel destination is….That’s tough. Living in Florida I love the beach scene but would love to see the mountains when its snowing. I do all my shopping….Target! I love Target! My favorite movie: All time favorite is Annie, (the original version) but Couples Retreat is a hilarious movie! I dream about….The future. I want my kids to have a great future. What else I do: I am a children’s church leader and I love teaching the children about God.
2019-04-24T22:29:16Z
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2014 Czech Ringette Challenge Cup was held in Prague, Czech Republic on 25th - 27th July for the 12th time. This year there was also Team Czech attending! Other attending teams were from Canada, Finland, France and Slovakia; there were also players from Austria, Sweden and USA among the attending teams. Officials of the tournament were from Canada, Finland and Slovakia.
2019-04-22T02:58:08Z
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Java might be the grandaddy of them all, but there are new kids on the block. Let's see what makes Scala and Kotlin great, frustrating, and how they compare to Java. Since the arrival and maturity of Kotlin, JVM-based languages face quite a challenge, most particularly Scala. You must have heard a lot about Kotlin by now, especially the perks and treats it brings to the Java table. But then there is Scala, a powerful and concise Java alternative. Scala vs Kotlin? Which one is better? Or maybe it's Kotlin vs. Java or Java vs. Scala? Scala and Kotlin aim to better Java in their own different ways. To those of you planning to shift from Java to either Kotlin or Scala (can't imagine it the other way around), I am going to paint a "what's what" scenario so you can decide better for yourself. Let's look at Kotlin first. Kotlin was developed by JetBrains and reached the market in Feb. 2012 as an open source language. Up until now, Kotlin has had two released versions, with Kotlin 1.2 being the most stable version, released Nov. 28, 2017. The language grew in popularity on Android because of its perfect compatibility with Java 6, which is mainly the present version of Java on Android. Not just that, Kotlin offers some features that are only in Java 8, and are thus not available to Android developers on Java 6. In the closet full of 'All that is good about Kotlin,' the two most prominent qualities of Kotlin entail seamless and flawless interoperability with Java. You can call Java code from Kotlin and vice versa without any hiccups or frowns, not to mention the in-built null safety feature. Not seeing a NullPointerException is every Android programmer’s dream. Android app development is completely transformed into a blissful, non-NPE experience. If you want some detail as to how the null safety works, check it out here. That is also one of the 'why's' for Google adopting Kotlin on Android as an officially supported language. Apart from that, take a look at some of the strengths Kotlin has to offer. Any Java competitor has to be an FP language. Kotlin lacks a little on the higher-kinded types and type safety, but nonetheless, it offers all the features of an OOP style language with an FP approach. This is my favorite part. Java is great, but the boilerplate code it makes you write is just frustrating and error-prone. Coding in Kotlin is very short, concise, and to the point. Get the job done with fewer lines of code than in Java. The less you have to write, the less often you make errors and expose yourself to bugs. Everyone knows that, right? One way Kotlin reduces the amount of code is by limiting the use of findViewById. Kotlin allows views to be accessed from the layout XML, just like you would properties. Instead of using findViewById every time, all you have to do is follow this example. Although Kotlin is a younger language than Scala, it has the support of two great companies: the formidable Google and the amazing JetBrains, who are responsible for many other IDEs, including the IntelliJ IDE for Android. So there is no doubt about great tooling support there. To all the people who thought of Kotlin as some trend, you could not be more wrong. Kotlin is already on Android and it is definitely here to stay, grow, and evolve. But with strength comes some weakness as well. Pattern matching is not strong in Kotlin. It doesn’t fully support it. ...that would be a no. But it's no frowner. You can still do a pretty fine pattern matching job by intelligently using the when clause. But we all know that intelligence takes a little more effort and skills than your average Joe. If your applications are already long, then the extra runtime size of 800KB could be a problem for you. You might experience a dwindling number of downloads because of the bigger size of an application. Nothing is ever all good. With the concise approach Kotlin offers, there is a little problem. With so much going on in so little code, it becomes a little hard to read and understand at first. It might even feel overwhelming to a beginner. Although Google has joined hands with JetBrains to offer support for Kotlin, it is pivotal to know that Google does not endorse it. Even when you use Kotlin in Android, the autocorrect occurs slower than it does for Java. As I already mentioned, Kotlin is younger than Scala and, needless to say, Java. Since Kotlin is younger than Scala, it has fewer libraries, blog posts, and tutorials. The online support community is quite small. The lack of blog posts, tutorials, and user documentation might become a problem for you, but as trends suggest, this might be filled up soon as more and more people and companies are adopting Kotlin. Before you make up your mind, let's hop over to Scala. Scala surfaced to the general public in the year 2004. Developed by Martin Odersky, Scala was released on the Java platform as a general-purpose programming language. The name Scala is not some whimsical notion, it is an abbreviation of "scalable": a language that is scalable according to the needs of its users. Being released in 2004 sure gave Scala the advantage of maturing more over time and taking the spotlight from Kotlin. Scala has some common features with Kotlin like conciseness of code, higher-order functions, FP functionality with an OOP style, and interoperability with Java (though not as good as Kotlin). Other than that, here is what Scala is about. Pattern matching in Scala is no joke. Scala uses the match statement for this purpose, which is a powerful version of Java's switch statement. It allows you to match on any type of data, lists, and even your own types. If you haven't already tried it, I suggest you play around with it a little. Scala is a little complex, but it has a very flexible code syntax. The proficient use of functional programming features makes the code extensible and hierarchical to the very best level. Scala has been here for more than a decade. Since it is a powerful Java alternative, it has huge support community. We're talking about YouTube tutorials, blog posts, forums, and let's not forget the official support and user documentation. Anything you find yourself struggling with, you can pretty much find the answer to it. Scala does not restrict you from overloading operators. You can play with operator-looking functions and define limitlessly. But you need to be careful with this feature. Still, if you can do this right, your code readability will increase. If not, you might end up making your code difficult to understand. Everything is about speed in the world of coding. A slow program is a big turn-off. When it comes to industry-grade projects, Scala's compile time turns into minutes as compared to Kotlin, which tries to compile as fast as Java, which is in seconds. Scala is not binary compatible with a few versions. Let's say you compiled with Scala 2.1. The same will not compile with Scala 2.11. That could be nothing, or it could be your biggest nightmare if you have to work across different versions and update them. Especially if you have production-scale projects. Scala attempts a good take on managing null safety, but it's just not as effective. The Scala equivalent for null safety is the Option keyword. Using this, there is a considerable chance you might get an NPE at the back door. Scala and Kotlin are in quite a tug of war. Scala has the edge over Kotlin in some ways, but Kotlin is just as formidable in others. The main differences — where the two languages set themselves apart — is that Kotlin is more like a better version of Java, while Scala is an entirely different kind of Java, so to speak. While Scala has a bit of a learning curve, it offers unparalleled support for advanced functional programming. Kotlin, on the other hand, is super easy to learn and fun to code in. But does that mean something is wrong with Java? I mean why change from Java in the first place? Java is old. Really old. Like, great-grandpa old. And while popular, its popularity actually works against it. Java use is everywhere, which makes it impossible for teams using Java to change their fundamentals, even knowing that Java is facing a lot of technical criticism as well. No matter the greatness, Java has too much redundancy and lengthy boilerplate code. Kotlin and Scala just happen to be better at what Java was intended for. Choosing the language primarily depends on the use you need it for. Scala is a good fit for projects with a need for a mix of functional and OOP style programming languages. For places where you need to handle large amounts of data or complex modeling reliant on mathematics, Scala would be best. However, if you just wanted Java to be less frustrating — but still be Java — then there is nothing better than Kotlin out there. Using Kotlin for Android app development will be the best thing that ever happened to you. Kotlin is like a Java cousin with better looks and who doesn’t talk gibberish. So choose wisely and may the code-Force be with you.
2019-04-25T12:37:37Z
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The P220 Legion is an enhanced version of the gun that started it all for modern day SIG. Finished in a proprietary Legion gray coating and featuring custom G-10 grips with a Legion medallion, the P220 Legion is improved in nearly every way. The stainless-steel slide sports SIG SAUER Electro-Optics X-RAY high visibility day/night sights as well as front cocking serrations that provide greater purchase for cycling the action, clearing the firearm or conducting press checks.The P220 in DA/SA includes a reduced and contoured Elite beavertail, which allows for a higher grip and a reduced profile, thus eliminating printing. More aggressive front strap checkering and additional checkering under the trigger guard enhance the grip. An X-Five undercut has been applied to the trigger guard, allowing for a higher grip and greater control. The P220 Legion also features low-profile decocking and slide-catch levers to reduce the risk of snagging. An enhanced polished action with the SRT (Short-Reset Trigger) is augmented with a Grayguns, Inc. P-SAIT trigger. In addition, a solid steel guide rod adds weight where it matters most. The P220 Legion ships with three 8-round magazines.
2019-04-20T21:44:34Z
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This bicycle sprocket hub and sprockets from the Wright Bicycle Co. are on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The Wrights later used a bicycle-type chain drive in their early airplanes. Also on display are a composting stick and metal type from the Wright printing business.
2019-04-20T11:05:22Z
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Japanese House Floor Plan Design Lovely A Small Multi Generational Home In Japan by Kasa Architects is free HD wallpaper. This wallpaper was upload at February 10, 2019 upload by admin in Home Idea. Description: Japanese House Floor Plan Design Lovely A Small Multi Generational Home In Japan by Kasa Architects from the above resolutions which is part of the Home Idea. Download this image for free in HD resolution the choice "download button" below. If you do not find the exact resolution you are looking for, then go for a native or higher resolution. Image pictures gallery you need to follow this particular url. Download Japanese House Floor Plan Design Lovely A Small Multi Generational Home In Japan by Kasa Architects with original resolution Click Here! 64 Photos of "Japanese House Floor Plan Design Lovely A Small Multi Generational Home In Japan by Kasa Architects" Related Posts of "Japanese House Floor Plan Design Lovely A Small Multi Generational Home In Japan by Kasa Architects"
2019-04-20T10:11:27Z
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We have been married for several years and have been trying to conceive. Besides the normal Qurʾānic duʿās for conception, what other actions could we do? Psychologically, it is becoming really difficult for us as people who have married after us have children. How can this be averted?
2019-04-19T14:40:57Z
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A statement by its Director of Communications, Rev Fr Moses Lorapuu, said that the attacks were perpetrated by herdsmen who stormed the Mbalom community, killed parishioners during the morning mass at the church. Presently the church is in search of some of their prominent businessmen and missionaries who are the major sponsors of activities in the church, allegedly on the death roll of the invading herdsmen. We gathered that Victor Nwankwo, Silvester Okowa and three others were suspected to be targeted at, during the early morning bloodbath by Fulani herdsmen. These men according to reports are the major benefactors of the Catholic Church development in Benue state. They herdsmen allegedly claim that Victor Nwankwo and his four colleagues was amongst the missionaries that converted hundreds of Muslims to Christians. According to investigations, Victor Nwankwo and his fellow missionaries are yet to be found as they have become a search agenda in the list of Africa’s most dreaded insurgent group. The Diocese expressed regret at the nonchalant attitude of the security agencies in containing the killings. It said the herdsmen, who stormed the community, burnt down houses, destroyed crops and killed people. The church, therefore, urged the relevant authorities to stop the killings in the Benue valley. Rev.Lorapuu said the Diocese had been active in providing food and relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s) since the onset of hostilities in the state and wondered why it could be marked as a target of attacks. “The attack on the priests is an attack on everything that we ever stood for and believed in,” says Lorapuu. Meanwhile, concerted efforts to get reaction from the Benue Police Command failed as its Public Relations Officer, ASP Moses Yamu, was not forthcoming with remarks. Rev. Fr. Gor had before the attack written on Facebook; “Living in fear. The fulani herdsmen are still around us in Mbalom. They refuse to go. They still go grazing around us. No weapons to defend ourselves”. Herdsmen in the early hours of the morning attacked a Catholic Church and parishioners who went for 5.30 a.m. mass. Reports say the bodies of the dead have been taken to St. Theresa’s Hospital Makurdi.
2019-04-26T01:38:27Z
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There's so much to recommend your current amour: kindness, generosity of spirit, integrity, honesty. You may have been hearing from loved ones that you really made a catch this time: Here is someone who can go the distance with you. Here is someone who deserves your love. So why do you find yourself restive and bored? It feels as though the very qualities that first attracted you to your mate are turning you off, pushing you away. You see arrogance where you once saw confidence, hardheadedness where you once saw drive. Pity your poor lover: It's you who has changed and is demanding something your lover can't give. You gotta figure out your priorities. Where do you want to be in ten years? What are the steps you have to take in order to get there? And where does your mate fit into the picture? If there's no future between you, do the kind thing and cut your lover loose. But if there is, let your lover in on your dreams and ambitions. You could build so much together if you're just willing to work a little harder.
2019-04-20T02:31:33Z
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9 Oct Neil asks KZN if slow dancing is a thing of the past? Is slow dancing a thing of the past? Is the ritual of asking for a dance lost forever? That was Neil's question to the listeners of KZN this past Sunday.
2019-04-21T20:44:07Z
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What are Cookies & how we use them? This is one of the four main cookies set by the Google Analytics service which enables website owners to track visitor behaviour and measure site performance. This cookie determines new sessions and visits and expires after 30 minutes. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. Any activity by a user within the 30 minute life span will count as a single visit, even if the user leaves and then returns to the site. A return after 30 minutes will count as a new visit, but a returning visitor. It is not used in most sites but is set to enable interoperability with the older version of Google Analytics code known as Urchin. In this older versions this was used in combination with the __utmb cookie to identify new sessions/visits for returning visitors. When used by Google Analytics this is always a Session cookie which is destroyed when the user closes their browser. Where it is seen as a Persistent cookie it is therefore likely to be a different technology setting the cookie. This cookie name is associated with a B2B marketing platform, formerly known as Bizo, which is now owned by LinkedIn. associated with a B2B marketing platform, formerly known as Bizo, which is now owned by LinkedIn. This is a spider built by digitalpoint that visits the most popular sites on the Internet and then sees what cookies it ended up with as a result of that visit. This is one of the four main cookies set by the Google Analytics service which enables website owners to track visitor behaviour measure of site performance. This cookie identifies the source of traffic to the site - so Google Analytics can tell site owners where visitors came from when arriving on the site. The cookie has a life span of 6 months and is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. Stores a visitor's unique Optimizely identifier from a previous domain. Network Utilities use a 3rd party company to analyse the IP addresses of those individuals and companies that have visited the site, they provide us with location and contact details such as e mail and telephone numbers as well as the names of the individual. We may use this information to contact the individuals and or companies to understand how our services may be of assistance.
2019-04-26T02:25:35Z
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2019-04-24T12:30:09Z
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Teaching Creation Thursday ~ Make a Fossilized Footprint! This is taken from a lesson in the Investigating the Possibilities series by Master Books that will be on the market soon. It is in the Water and Weather book by Tom DeRosa and Carolyn Reeves. A fun activity to teach students more about how footprints, casts, and molds formed during the Great Flood. Smooth out about ½ to ¾ cup of playdough in a large paper plate. Use a roller or PVC pipe to roll over the clay until it covers the bottom of the plate. Now turn the clay over so the smooth side is up. Recruit a volunteer with a fairly small foot. Rub the student’s foot with petroleum jelly. The student should carefully press his foot into the clay as if walking, and then clean the petroleum jelly and clay off his foot. Take some more clay (about ½ to ¾ cup) and roll it into a tube or “snake” that is about an inch in diameter and long enough to go around the clay in the paper plate. Place the tube around the edge of the clay and press it into the bottom piece of clay to make a seal. Squeeze and flatten the tube to make a wall around the footprint impression to make a bowl that can hold the liquid plaster. Now measure out 2 cups of Plaster of Paris into a disposable container. Measure 1 cup of water, and pour it slowly into the plaster, stirring and mixing continually. If the mixture is still dry, add more water a little at a time until it is like pudding. When mixed well, pour about half the plaster over the impression in the clay. Lift your plate with two hands a few cm high and let it plop down on the table. Do this a few more times. This will spread the plaster and bring air bubbles up to the surface. Allow the plaster to harden. It should harden in an hour or more. After it has hardened, carefully remove the plaster from the clay and observe the impression of the footprint. Look at the clay as well as the plaster. 1. Describe the impression in the clay. 2. Describe how the bottom of the Plaster of Paris looks. While your plaster is still wet, put some of it in a small meat tray. Rub the leaf with petroleum jelly. Quickly, but gently, place a leaf on top of the plaster and cover with plastic wrap. Use a block to gently press the leaf into the plaster. (Do not push down to bottom of the tray.) After it has thoroughly hardened, remove the leaf. Compare the leaf to the leaf mold. Not all fossils are remains of once-living plants and animals. Trace fossils are fossils where nothing is left except a footprint or an impression of where the organisms had been. The impression of the footprint in the clay represents this kind of fossil. Some fossils have been made by something like a stem with flowers, or leaves, or maybe a shell that left their impression in wet sediment. If something is pressed into wet sediment and becomes a fossil, the impression left behind is called a mold. If part of the actual organism gets trapped in the sediment or a new layer of sediment fills in the mold and hardens, that is known as the cast. The vast majority of fossils are organisms without a backbone that once lived in an ocean. These include trilobites, crinoids, ammonites, and corals. Within this group, the most commonly found fossils are casts and molds of animals with hard shells, such as clams and brachiopods. You might think that a few footprints wouldn’t leave much information, but it actually tells paleontologists a lot more than you would think--things like the kind of animal that made the print, how heavy it was, if it was limping, or if it was running or walking. The animal’s weight can be estimated by comparing the depth of the footprint made with other footprints. The more the animal weighs the deeper the print. A lighter-weight animal will make a more shallow print. The distance between footprints is another important clue as to how large the animal was. Large animals take bigger steps than smaller animals. Paleontologists can often make a positive identification of an animal based just on the footprint. Sometimes a footprint cannot be positively identified, but can still be put into a category of the type of animal. Dinosaurs, for example, might be classified as theropods (certain dinosaurs that stand on 2 feet) or sauropods (large dinosaurs that stand on 4 feet). Footprints are only preserved under special conditions that occur before the prints can be eroded or washed away. Because these conditions must occur quickly after the prints have been made, it’s surprising that actually billions of footprints have been preserved in rocks. Grand Canyon were laid down rapidly as a result of a catastrophic worldwide flood. water, but often preferred to walk across the bottom of a tank of water in sand. have been produced underwater rather than in desert conditions. This is a part of a lesson about on how fossil footprints and other molds and casts can form. These kinds of fossils are very common, but they only form in rocks under rare conditions. The conditions that were present during and after the Genesis Flood would have been just right for forming fossils. Unless the prints were quickly covered up by new layers of sediment, they would have been washed away or eroded. The Flood would have provided many other ideal conditions for forming fossils.
2019-04-20T15:08:30Z
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I spent St. Patrick’s Day in Ft. Worth with the Ft. Worth WordPress Users Group. We had a great time discussing securing WordPress websites. This workshop focuses on a few important things to shore up on your site to strengthen it the most. Plugins recommendations are made to help with each of these three and what to do it you are hacked is covered as well.
2019-04-18T14:22:13Z
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