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Scary hoping Posh and Sporty will re-join The Spice Girls
MEL B hasn't given up hope that Victoria Beckham and Mel C will be part of The Spice Girls reunion.
Scary Spice is due to get together with Emma Bunton and Geri Horner - who is pregnant with her first child with her husband Christian Horner - next year for a proposed concert and potentially new music to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their debut single 'Wannabe' and first album 'Spice'.
Victoria and Mel C - known as Posh Spice and Sporty Spice in the band - have both publicly ruled themselves out of the reunion, with Posh wanting to focus on her fashion label and Sporty concentrating on her solo music.
However, Mel B has hinted there still maybe a chance the two members could be convinced to be part of the Spice Girls' get-together.
Quizzed on what was happening with Victoria and Mel C on Australian breakfast TV show 'Sunrise', she quipped: "I killed the other two!"
Mel B, 41, then added: "Who said they're not going to possibly be involved? Until it actually gets going, everything's a bit up in the air."
Admitting she is "bored" of the questions about the Spice Girls reunion, the 41-year-old singer insisted people just needed to wait for the plans to be finalised.
She said: "Until we've got something to announce, it's the same old, same old. We are looking to do something, it's just a case of when."
The 'I Want You Back ' hitmaker was less than impressed when hosts Kochie and Natalie Barr suggested her fellow 'The X Factor Australia' judge Iggy Azalea could join the group.
She exclaimed: "There's only five Spice Girls in the whole entire world, and that's it, so zip it!"
Mel B - full name Melanie Brown - was also quizzed during the TV appearance if there is any tension between her and Iggy on the panel of the talent show and she told the hosts to stop trying to cause trouble.
The outspoken star - who is also joined on the panel by Guy Sebastian and Adam Lambert - said: "She's got a massive career, she's highly successful, and we get on. I know you're trying to get some rivalry between me and Iggy, but there isn't any. Maybe there will be soon."
At the end of the interview, Kochie wrapped things up by saying: "Don't miss Mel on 'X Factor', 7:30 tonight - how will she and Iggy get on?"
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Your doctor supervised wellington weight loss is the solution that you need to finally get to a healthy weight as recommended by a physician with years of experience in the industry. However, this comprehensive program requires a complete health immersion with exercise, diet, supplements, mental support groups and more. If you begin to become lax in one or more areas, your Wellington weight loss program becomes less effective. One of the most difficult aspects of the program that clients initially struggle with is eating healthy.
Diet is so ingrained and taste is so rewarding that it is difficult to break negative eating habits. It can be easy to fall back into eating unhealthy, especially if you start to make excuses about exercise being enough. As complete experts in the weight loss field, we have seen time and time again that exercise is not enough to see the results you need.
Due to diet being a weakness, we have trained our doctors to specifically hone in on each client's body type and food weaknesses to find better alternatives. Once our clients experience the feeling of increased energy from eating healthy, they realize that bad food will never taste as good as actually feeling energized throughout the day. When it comes the Wellington weight loss program, we have seen clients create our own success by perseverance and a self discovery of personal willpower.
Sometimes, there are certain foods or food types that just need to be eliminated completely if weight loss is truly your goal. These foods are so loaded with chemicals, bad fats and bad carbohydrates that they will only be detrimental no matter what.
First Food Group to Avoid: Fast Food
This is not an isolated type of food, but an entire "food group." The truth is, there is no way that you will be able to consistently lose weight if you are polluting your body with nutrient-less fast food. This may seem like a no-brainer, but fast food is so quick and accessible that it can spiral your Wellington weight loss program out of control. A simple fast-food breakfast sandwich in the morning may end up being a consistent routine. The negative effects of fast food are not immediately apparent (besides the occasional stomachache) but the long term effects are extremely difficult to counteract, especially as your metabolism slows.
Second Food Group to Avoid: Sweets
Sugar and corn syrup is added to most drinks, foods, and especially candy. Candy should not even be considered food in itself. Carbohydrates from the sugar will give you temporary surges of energy that end up burning out very quickly. Sodas can lead to early tooth decay, even with consistent teeth brushing. The danger of too much sugar (which is already difficult to avoid nowadays) is the increased chance of diabetes, which is a disease that can affect anyone, not just those with a family history.
Third Food to Avoid: Energy Drinks
Energy drinks have gained popularity by touting themselves as an alternative to coffee. However, coffee is naturally occurring and contains just caffeine, while energy drinks are pumped with caffeine plus other chemicals that create a strong reaction within your system. This has lead to some people experiencing heart attacks from drinking too many. Aside from the overload of chemical energy enhancers, energy drinks also have as much sugar as most sodas.
About Our Program
Our program is a comprehensive weight loss program; we do not focus strictly on exercise or only on eating healthy. Our physicians are highly trained to recognize your body type and to assist you in reaching your goal weight in a healthy manner. It is extremely important that we create success stories for life, and that your weight remains realistic and attainable.
Fast food, sweets, and energy drinks have such a negative impact on your body that we recommend that anyone who cares about their health should eliminate them, not just weight loss clients. If you are highly dependent on any of the three groups, we will work with you to find enjoyable alternatives.
Eating for a Better Life
Food can either exacerbate undesirable medical conditions later in life, or give us the fuel that we need to make it throughout our busy days. Add on exercise to work and home life, this makes for an even higher demand for quality energy production. Food affects us at a cellular level and is not just about "tasting good," and this is something that our physicians can truly help their clients understand better from their field expertise.

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Amazon.com, Best Buy, Nextworth and Gazelle are four places where computer owners can sell or trade-in their old computers. Reimbursement can come in the form of cash or gift cards, so sellers should check the buy-back or trade-in policies of the store before bringing in their old computers.
Amazon.com has an online trade-in program that enables sellers to trade in their old electronics, including laptop computers, and receive reimbursement via Amazon gift cards. Amazon.com stipulates that trade-ins must at least be in the condition as the items in the trade-In search results. Sellers can click on the Laptop category to view these trade-in search results.
Best Buy enables sellers to trade-in laptop computers either online or at select store branches. The store gives the seller an offer upon the seller satisfactorily finishing a questionnaire. Best Buy rewards the seller with a store gift card that can only be used at Best Buy.
The three steps to selling a computer at Nextworth are getting a quote, shipping the computer and receiving payment via PayPal, Check, NextWorth Discover Prepaid Card or Target gift card. Gazelle enables sellers to trade their old Apple computers for money, with an Amazon.com gift card, PayPal payment or a check being among the reimbursement options.


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The following financial documentation must be submitted with NFWF full proposals. Applicants are encouraged to provide this information at the time of application in order to prevent review, approval and/or contracting delays (if applicable). Below, you will find a list of Frequently Asked Questions to assist you with compiling the required information. If you have additional questions regarding documentation requirements or unanswered questions, please contact the NFWF staff representative listed in the RFP or your Grants Administrator.
All documentation must represent the same fiscal year period, must be the most recent financial information available, and must be less than two years old.
The following table breaks out the required documents by type of entity:
1 If entity is not required to file an I-990, they must provide a memo on company letterhead, signed with functional title, date and reason.
2 If no Single Audit, entity must provide a memo on letterhead, signed with title and date stating that: "XYZ company is not required to obtain a Single Audit because we have not expended more than $750,000 of federal funds within our fiscal year."
3 Financial statements include both a Balance Sheet/Statement of Position and an Income Statement/Statement of Activities.
4 Please see NFWF's Indirect Cost Policy for detailed requirements.
5 Financial documents may be requested on a case by case basis.
1. What is an IRS Form 990?
Form I-990 is an annual reporting return that certain federally tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. For more information regarding I-990 filing requirements and exemptions, please go here.
2. What is an IRS Tax Exempt Status Determination Letter?
The Tax Exempt Status Determination Letter is an IRS-issued letter indicating that federal tax exemption status has been granted to the organization. Organizations not based in the U.S. must provide official documentation of the organization's not-for-profit status, issued by a relevant municipal, regional or government agency.
3. Are international organizations without the required IRS documents eligible to apply?
Yes. Comparable documents available in the organization's home country (e.g. official determination letters, returns required by the home country's government, or audits) should be provided to NFWF with your application. If the documents provided are in a language other than English, please explain in English, either in a separate document or on the actual document, how each document fulfills our application requirements. As a general rule, an official letter indicating the organization's non-profit status, as well as audited financial statements, are required. If financial statements are not available, please submit a bank statement.
4. What are GAAP audited financial statements, and what if my organization does not have this?
GAAP audited financial statements are those that have been prepared, usually by a CPA (certified public accountant), in adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The GAAP audit results in an expressed opinion (unqualified, qualified, adverse or disclaimer) on whether the organization's financial statements are presented fairly and in conformity with GAAP standards.
If your organization does not have GAAP financial statements, unaudited financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) must be provided. Additional information may also be requested.
5. What if I do not have up-to-date financial documents?
NFWF requires that the most recent financial documents be submitted during the application process or at minimum the documents are no more than two fiscal years old. Financial documents older than two fiscal years will not be accepted.
6. What is a Single Audit?
The Single Audit is an annual audit of entities that expend $750,000 or more of federal financial assistance funds in a fiscal year. The objective is to provide assurance to the U.S. federal government of the proper management and use of such funds by recipients and encompasses both financial and compliance components.
7. I am a newly-formed organization with limited financial activity and as a result, I do not have the required financial documents. What do I need to do in order to apply?
Newly created organizations (less than one year old) or those structured to have very little financial activity may still be eligible to apply to NFWF. These organizations will need to submit a bank statement and a copy of the organization's IRS Tax Status Determination letter (if applicable). Further information may also be requested.
8. Do I need to submit the required financial documents on the application's website or can I submit them in hardcopy?
Documents should be electronically submitted during the application process in Easygrants. Uploaded financial documents will show a status of "successfully validated" when they have been accepted and will not be included in the PDF version of your proposal. Secured or password protected PDF files cannot be accepted by Easygrants. If you cannot submit the required documents through the Easygrants application system, contact the program officer for further instructions.
9. What is a DUNS number?
The Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is a unique nine-digit identification number provided by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). The federal government requires that all applicants for federal assistance (with the exception of individuals), have a DUNS number. The federal government will use the DUNS number to better identify related organizations that are receiving funding under grants and cooperative agreements, and to provide consistent name and address data for electronic grant application systems. For more information regarding the DUNS number requirement, please go to: http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/grants/duns_num_guide.pdf.
If you have questions concerning your application, please contact the staff member listed in your RFP. You can also email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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We have 24 modern cabins, each with handicap access or ramp.Rent our large pontoon (handicap accessible), or one of our smaller pontoons, canoes, or kayaks. We rent boat slips by the weekend, week, or month.
Our patrons like to relax at the end of a long day of fishing on Big Marine Lake, recognized as one of the best lakes in the Upper Midwest.


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An In-Depth Look into the Various Ways Money is Globally Transferred
Summary: Global money transfers are relied on more than ever in today's economy. Here's how it's done.
One of the most pivotal components of today's modern economy is the global money transfer system. As large-scaled businesses are continue to shift their focus on cutting costs by outsourcing work to contractors overseas, there's a substantial increase in the amount of global transfers.
The Utilization of Online Wallets
One unique way of transferring money online is through the use of an online wallet. For some individuals, the wallet is either a checking or savings accounts. This allows the consumer to maintain a fair currency exchange rate when spending around the globe – essentially when one works with any merchant service that will accept credit cards online. Also, for businesses that send their employees to various countries, it's also a significant factor in cutting costs.
Bitcoin: The Currency of the Future
Bitcoin is considered the most popular forms of crypto currencies. Furthermore, it's also being utilized across the globe as we speak. With a complex algorithm system, money is safely transferred from country to country without duplication concerns. This is done similar to that of a merchant credit card processing system, but varies in the amount of keys that are assigned to each transaction. Already, the economy is witnessing a substantial increase in digital currency, and it's only the beginning. It may become a universally accepted means of money transfer, but only time will tell.
Bio: For merchant processing services and goods such as a credit card swipe machine, visit the experts at Charge.com today. With years of experience on their side, their seasoned staff is ready to assist you at a moment's notice.


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Romanian women
Mysterious Romania, a country full of romantic myths and legends and the birthplace of Dracula. It is also home to some of the world's most beautiful women. Is it possible to date such fantastic girls? Are they similar to other European women? Read on.
What is the typical stereotype of Romanian women?
- Most Romanians have a fair amount of gypsy blood running through their veins, and this makes them pretty temperamental, in the same sort of manner as their Latin counterparts. Added to this they are very optimistic, seeing the best in everything and everyone.
- They love cultural and social events and, being extrovert, enjoy meeting people from other nations.
- Family comes first but if they meet the right guy, most of these gorgeous women are happy to live in another country with the man of their dreams.
- Romanian women are great mothers and well-versed in looking after the family. They also know how to look after their man.
- They respect their man as being head of the family, even though they themselves have good employment.
- Most are quite sporty and love to be out of doors. Activities include hiking, running and skateboarding, and the more athletic are pretty handy on the tennis court.
So, how do we date a Romanian beauty, attract her interest, win her heart and fall in love? Here are some guidelines which will help make your dating successful.
How to date a Romanian girl or women:
To date one of these beautiful women is not difficult, just follow these basic ideas and step onto a winning path. While most women and girls from this fantastic country are sexy and stunningly attractive, they are also well-educated, highly intelligent and enjoy a well-paid job. Interested in finding a serious partner, they are happy to meet foreigners and have no problem with worldly cultures.
6 Tips how to dating Romanian women:
- Be on time, especially for that all-important first date.
- Accept the fact that even when she's wrong, she's right. Don't argue in such a way as to make her angry.
- Don't be anxious if your woman becomes a tad tempestuous. Boiling-point is reached in a matter of seconds, and then everything quickly reverts to normality.
- Even though these girls are very sexy, it doesn't mean they're only after your money. Keep your head and act in a gentlemanly manner and you'll definitely find the way to her heart.
- Buy flowers, be polite and listen to everything she says, even when she goes on for hours about her family.
- Respect is an important trait.
Stuff to avoid when dating Romanian girls:
- Never be late. As mentioned above, punctuality is all important. Even though your lady might be a couple of minutes late, she'll get all antsy if you keep her waiting. It's the way it is.
- Don't try to find a fast road to her bedroom. Take your time and enjoy a few dates to make sure she's the right person for you.
- Don't push her into doing stuff she may not want to do. These women love to make their own decisions.
Things to know about Romanian women:
The majority of Romanians like the concept of marriage, so this is probably what your gorgeous princess has in mind. She will be very loyal and will respect her man as being the head of the household. We should also remember that some of these girls were born in Transylvania, so if they are sometimes a little mysterious, we should go with the flow. Fully up-to-date with the rest of the world, Romanian girls and women adore music, love meeting people, enjoy sporting activities, and know how to take care of themselves.
Why are Romanian girls so good looking?
The reason for this is their healthy diet. Like the French, they visit the market every day and use fresh produce in their cuisine. Focused on their way-of-life, they steer clear of stress and other negative influences. Romanians are happy people, living in harmony with their family, their friends, and their career.
What is the best dating site to meet Romanian girls and women?
The best place to date these sexy females is to visit a dating site, such as International Love, where you can find girls looking for someone from another country. Another typical site is eHarmony.
Not sure about Romanian wome? Maby you can try to date women from Russia, Hungary, Latvia, Venezuela, Brazil or you can try something absolutely different like dating Mail order bride. All is only up to you.


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Financial Advisors have a certain image that they should portray, and that basically comes throughout in the business cards that they hand out. Many spend a substantial amount of time marketing their providers, they usually meet potential shoppers by giving seminars or by enterprise and social networking. Some mortgage advisers also cost a payment for his or her companies. In case you're seeking to put money into a private pension, to spice up your current pension or to merge completely different pots from present pensions it is normally greatest to get advice unless you actually understand how these products work.
The financial advisor is your planning partner. Stockbrokers , insurance coverage brokers, tax preparers, investment managers and monetary planners are all members of this group. Educating the population at massive is very challenging, stated David J. Haas, CFP and president of Cereus Financial Advisors.
Like other professionals, it is vital for an adviser to keep up with trade or regulatory modifications that may have an effect on their shoppers. If you're considering of investing in shares, unit trusts and different investments, you may go DIY however will probably be extra risky because these products are harder to know than savings.
The adviser reminds Mike and Anne that the FSG he gave them outlines his qualifications, and that his authorisations are limited to providing recommendation on tremendous products and insurance coverage. Usually talking, though, CPAs are principally employed for tax-associated financial tasks, whereas a CFP can deal with extra of your financial planning.
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Next week we're going to get into Werewolves and Witches with Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night, but this week, we're so excited to talk best friend's sibling/sibling's best friend romances with one of our favorite people: Kate Clayborn!
Show Notes
- Kate Clayborn writes awesome books, but her romance think pieces at Frolic aren't too be missed.
- There's nothing more hilarious than reviving old twitter threads, and in this one Kate and Talia Hibbert talk IAD.
- The Game Maker series will get its own episodes, don't worry. Jen was thinking about saving this chastity belt article for then, but really, why wait?
- Best of Luck was just named one of Amazon's Best Romance of December, which is as it should be. The second book in the series, Luck of the Draw, was on Sarah's Best of 2018 list for the Washington Post.
- Sarah's twitter thread where people described what they'd do if they won a billion dollars is pretty fun to read. But really, there's a reason we all love that daydream.
- This month, the Ripped Bodice is spearheading The Great Big Romance Read and maybe you can find a bookstore, library, or blog where you can talk about Pride by Ibi Zoboi.
- The American Dream is complicated, college is expensive, and all of it freaks Jen out if she thinks about it too much.
- Sarah wrote a YA historical! It's called The Season.
- This is a good take on why the best friend's sibling trope is so powerful.
- Sinner by Sierra Simone. She talks about her writing here. Jen doesn't really think it counts as blasphemy, but she looked it up just to be sure.
- Some more about insprirational romance, and although we didn't mention her name on the podcast, Jen thinks Piper Huguley writes the best inspirational romance out there. She wrote about Piper's book The Mayor's Mission and Sarah's book Day of the Duchess in this piece on miscarriage in romance.
- Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare.
- Clean Breaks by Ruby Lang. But when this podcast went live, it was an even better deal to buy all three books in the Practice Perfect series bundled together.


text: Celebrating 81 magical years, the Hollywood Christmas Parade is one of the most anticipated Christmas events in the Los Angeles area. This year's Hollywood Christmas Parade will begin at 6pm on Sunday, November 25th . The popular Christmas tradition kicks off the holiday season in style with a traditional parade filled with Hollywood flair that runs in a U-shape route from Hollywood Boulevard to Sunset Boulevard and back. Children of all ages will enjoy this exciting Christmas parade that features everything from marching bands, floats and equestrians, to novelty acts, giant balloons, and a slew of celebrities, including Santa Claus! The parade is free to all, but reserved Grandstand seats are available for an advanced admission price of $35 per person.


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Heartland FC forward, Afeez Mohammed, has played down his cluba��s struggles despite the club sitting at 18th spot on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) standings.
The Naze Millionaires have only picked four points in their last five league matches this season, and the skillful lad has said that the team are looking to turn their fortunes around, but therea��s no need to panic.
"We know we are not where we belong,a�? he told Futbalgalore.com.
a�?We need to pull ourselves out of that position and make things work for the team but there is no need to press panic buttons at this moment.a�?
He went on to say that his team will be pushing to achieve results, and that the next league match against Elkanemi Warriors provides an opportunity to get things right out on the pitch.
a�?We have to work hard and get results. The week 17 match will also help us look at our mistakes and a win against Elkanemi would boost our morale and confidence,a�? the player concluded.
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Any day of the week is market day in Johannesburg. Here you'll find great food, the widest variety of crafted goods, antique bric-a-brac, vintage clothing and must-have souvenirs. Johannesburg markets have it all.From food trucks to traditional medicine, Joburg's markets offer a dizzying array of choices. From hipster markets to their more traditional counterparts, here's our guide to where to go market shopping and when.
Rosebank Art and Craft Market The biggest and best African craft market in the province, conveniently located next to Rosebank Mall and just around the corner from the Gautrain. Come here to satisfy all your souvenir needs, shop for unique gifts, local fashion and jewellery and even get items custom made. Traders are friendly and love to bargain, making shopping here an entertaining experience. Open 09:00-18:00, Fri 09:00-19:00, Sat, Sun and public holidays 09:00-17:00.
Kwa Mai Mai Market For an authentic traditional African experience take a tour with MainStreetWalks of Joburg's historic traditional healers market which preserves important aspects of indigenous knowledge. For visitors it is fascinating for its cultural richness and exotic offerings such as animal skins, muti (medicine) and traditional artefacts. Best visited with a local guide. Open 09:00–18:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. Closed Sun.
Yeoville Market Many of the traders at Yeoville produce market on pan-African Rockey Street are West African or Congolese and the market is a delicious jumble of plantains, African landrace chillies and chikwanga cassava breads. We recommend you visit with a local guide, try the Roving Bantu Tours.
27 Boxes Night Market Every Wednesday the quirky 27 Boxes centre in Melville (so named for the dozens of 27 metre long shipping containers it is built from) hosts a sociable food, fashion and design night market featuring an array of unique goods made by the independent brands who have stores within the centre. A particularly good place to eat in the area. 17:00-22:00.
Bryanston Organic Market This is the original outdoor market, in existence for close on 40 years and still offering a superb range of high quality handcrafted goods in a relaxed environment. There's an excellent range of gifts and souvenirs, as well as organic food and wellness products. Great for families with plenty of hands-on kids crafting activities. 09:00-15:00.
Fordsburg Night Market Shop for Bollywood films, pirated DVDs, jewellery, clothes, incense and spices at this bustling night market in the predominantly Muslim neighbourhood of Fordsburg where the irresistible aromas of Indian street foods fill the air. From 17:00.
1 Fox Market Shed Located within the 1 Fox Precinct, a cluster of cleverly converted historic warehouses in the heart of Joburg's old mining district, the 1 Fox Market Shed is a weekly market that offers up an array of exciting street food and unique local crafts and clothing, plus live music and lots of space for kids to run around. 12:00–17:00 and last Fri of the month 12:00–22:00. Sat, Sun and public holidays 10:00–16:00.
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Fordsburg Night Market (see above for details). From 17:00.
Bryanston Organic Market (see above for details). 09:00-15:00.
Neighbourgoods Packed to the rafters with Joburg's young and fashionable urban hipster set, come here for a huge choice of food and drinks plus live music and DJs on the rooftop on a busy corner of one of Joburg's coolest regenerated neighbourhoods Braamfontein. 09:00-15:00.
Soweto Art & Craft Fair Envisaged as a platform for talented local artists, designers and craftsmen to sell their wares, this popular market at the Soweto Theatre is also well-known for its free gigs by top local bands. 1st Sat of the month only, 12:00–21:00.
The Field and Study Market Takes place in the tranquil green surrounds of Sandton's Field & Study centre and park. Shop for local crafts and artisanal foods, while the kids enjoy fun child-friendly activities such as pony rides. 3rd Sat of the month only, 09:00-14:00.
1 Fox Market Shed (see above for details) 10:00-16:00
Rosebank Sunday Market Huge market spread across the rooftop of the Rosebank Mall with an incredible selection of local arts and crafts, vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, gifts, books and artisanal foods, plus an excellent choice of foreign and local street food stalls where you can pick up a delicious lunch. There's a bouncy castle for the kids and a craft beer bar for the grown-ups. 09:00-16:00.
Market on Main Food and design are centre stage with a wide selection of food stalls and craft beer, plus vintage and Afro-chic fashion upstairs and rooftop salsa dancing. Housed in an old industrial building that flows into a central grassy courtyard, this is the Sunday heartbeat of the trendy downtown district Maboneng. 10:00-15:00.
Fourways Farmers Market A rustic food market just around the corner from the brash Montecasino casino complex. Family-friendly atmosphere and farm-fresh goods. 10:00-15:00.
Locrate Market Locrate mixes all the usual food trucks, craft beers, cool handmade items and vintage finds with a distinctly Soweto buzz courtesy of local street fashion and DJs. A stone's throw from Soweto's famous Vilakazi Street. 1st Sun of the month only, 11:00-18:00.


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Color Explorers in the Classroom is currently in the design development phase. There are still many questions to be answered and pieces to put in place before we ask teachers to adopt a 21st Century color curriculum in their classrooms.
We are working closely with students, educators, designers, manufacturers and scientists to develop and test components of the Color Explorer Classroom. If you're interested in participating, please send us a message!


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Don Blandford's Match Photos from Saturday's 0-3 defeat to Concord Rangers at Paddy Power Park in Farnborough's final Vanarama Conference South game of the season.
Match Photos from Don Blandford's Flickr set can be viewed here.
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St. Landry-Evangeline United Way
Who We Are
Our mission:
To improve St. Landry and Evangeline parishes by assessing the needs of the communities, mobilizing leaders and citizens through collaboration and volunteerism, and providing resource support to create lasting positive changes in lives, neighborhoods, and communities.
Our vision:
We envision the citizens of St. Landry and Evangeline parishes to be healthy, educated and self-sufficient..
What We Do
St. Landry-Evangeline United Way supports local agencies and non-profits by conducting an annual fundraising campaign, primarily through workplace presentations and payroll deduction. While this has traditionally been the main function of United Way, it is no longer sufficient or effective in tackling the challenges facing most communities today.
Today, United Ways find ways to collaborate and partner with non-profits, businesses, civic organizations and government to find solutions to the many problems the community faces.
St. Landry-Evangeline United Way leads many initiatives and projects related to the three focus areas - Education, Health, and Financial Stability (self sufficiency). See a complete list on our website, www.uwsle.org.
For over 50 years, St. Landry-Evangeline United Way has been focused on issues that really matter, supporting programs and projects that lift up our citizens, promote families, and address global issues like education, health, and income.
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Rhinestone Flower Girl T-Shirt
One of our bridal party favorites, this crystal flower girl shirt is a perfect look for your petal princess! Embellished with sparkling rhinestone crystals spelling out the title, "Flower Girl" and accent with scattered pink crystal flowers, our custom t-shirt will be sure to make her thrilled with her very special duties! Please make your selection with care as custom items cannot be returned or exchanged.
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App Description
Photo Buttons is a simple, bubble-popping style cause and effect app that parents can customize with personal photographs and sound. While designed for young children to explore with their parents, Photo Buttons can also be used by anyone who would benefit from word-object association, cause and effect, and visual discrimination practice.
Touch anywhere on the screen to create a button. Interact with the buttons by tapping them to reveal images and sounds. Tap the buttons again to "pop" them. Shake the device to hear a rattle sound and watch all of the buttons disappear at once.
Use sample buttons depicting everyday photographs and sounds, or create your own buttons using personal photographs and sound.
Photo Buttons is newly updated with a simple user interface designed to keep young children inside the app, while providing adults easy access to app settings. To enter app settings and create new buttons, simply press and hold the settings icon for 2 seconds. Especially designed for young children, this app contains no ads, in-app purchases or external links. Images are stored on your device. No personal information is collected or shared. For email support and to view our privacy policy, please visit our website: www.softwaresmoothie.com
As a MOMs with Apps member, we follow the "Know what's inside" best practices for kids' apps
What reviewers are saying:
"With lots to touch, talk about and see, I am sure this app will be a family favorite, especially for the youngest app users." - Giggle Apps
"Great interactive app for very little kids. It's very easy to use even for those very little hands." - iPad Apps 4 Kids
"...A simple, enchanting app aimed at babies and toddlers and it has certainly captivated my Miss J's attention" - The iPhone Mom
"[Photo] Buttons is a highly-recommended educational app for word-object and sound-object association. The popping aspect of the app is what will keep the kids coming back for more!" - iHeart This App
"...Perfect for babies who are learning word-object association. It's colorful and educational and babies just love it." - AppAdvice
"...A simple, colorful game app where babies play "peek-a-boo" with buttons that reveal images and sounds, aiding them in discovering our incredible world... Such a cute app, and easy for little ones to learn language and sounds." - Apps 4 Moms
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- June 13, 2014 Initial release
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BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Pizza
As I've mentioned before, we have a serious love affair with homemade pizza in our house. I'd say we make it once a week. While we like trying new toppings, there are a few combinations that are in regular rotation. This is one of them. It's one of our favorite pizzas to make in the summer, when we can get lots of fresh pineapple (I've used drained canned pineapple also and that works just fine if you can't get the fresh stuff).
You really can't go wrong with BBQ sauce, chicken and ranch dressing in my opinion. The pineapple adds a little sweet with all the salty – and the combination is just perfect. Enjoy!
Yield: one medium large pizza
BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Pizza
Recipe for BBQ chicken and pineapple pizza. Sweet & salty! Topped with BBQ sauce, chicken, ranch dressing and pineapple!
- 1 ball pizza dough
- ½ to ¾ cup cooked shredded chicken
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Place a pizza stone on a lower rack in the oven and allow the stone to heat for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and allow the dough to relax for about 10 minutes (but no longer than 30). Roll out and shape the dough and then transfer to a piece of parchment the size of your pizza stone that has been lightly dusted with cornmeal.
- In a small bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce. Toss gently and set aside.
- Spread the ranch dressing in a thin layer on the pizza dough. Top with the mozzarella cheese, then the chicken and pineapple chunks. Add the green onions, cilantro, and finally the cheddar cheese.
- Place the parchment with your dough directly onto the pizza stone. Bake until the crust is golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Adapted from Sing For Your Supper.


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Liverpool and strikers is a topic that has been talked about time and again at the Football Transfer Tavern.
How they have managed to get to this point with just one fit senior striker is an achievement in itself, and the form of Luis Suarez has been nothing short of incredible.
January is getting closer all the time for Brendan Rodgers, who will be chomping at the bit to get some striking cover in once the window opens.


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For anyone who is not a computer techie, the announcement by Microsoft about discontinuing support for Windows XP may not mean much. However, from a HIPAA perspective, this is very important information because Section 164.308(a)(5)(ii)(B) of the HIPAA Security Rules includes an 'addressable' requirement of Protection from Malicious Software where covered entities need to implement "procedures for guarding against, detecting, and reporting malicious software".
Officially, after April 8, 2014, technical assistance for Windows XP will no longer be available. This means that there will be no more automatic updates protecting your PC and even though your computer will still work, the problem is that without these updates, it becomes more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.
Even if you have encryption and anti-virus software on your Windows XP computer, it won't help because the problem is related to the flaws in the operating system itself. Encryption protects communication to and from the computer, but not the computer itself. Anti-virus can help protect a computer, but that depends on what security flaws might be found in XP after Microsoft no longer supports it.
Here's what happens from the 'hacker' perspective. Microsoft releases an update (patch) for a supported operating system. Hackers review those patches and see if that same vulnerability exists in the old operating systems that are no longer supported. If so, then your old, faithful, reliable XP computer becomes a prime target no matter what encryption or anti-virus you have installed on it. If you have a security breach on that XP computer, you have not implemented appropriate safeguards to meet the HIPAA requirements.
If you still have reservations, read the following article which was written by an Information Technology (IT) service provider:http://betanews.com/2013/09/02/5-big-myths-surrounding-computer-security-and-hipaa-compliance/
Before making any upgrades there are some key points to remember:
Don't wait. With all the changes coming for ICD-10, do not put off this important task. You don't want to deal with two learning curves at the same time.
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Canon ScanFront 400 Scanners – supported ScanFront Administration Tool Web Application Toolkit (SDK). imageFORMULA ScanFront 400 Network features scanning destinations scan to E-mail / scan to USB Memory / scan to Shared Folder / scan to FTP / scan to FAX via Internet fax service and scan to Printer FTP printing, File output JPEG / PNG / TIFF / PDF / PDF/A. Scanning side Simplex/Duplex, Interface LAN 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (RJ-45 connector) / 3x USB 2.0 (for USB Memory, Keyboard, Mouse, etc.). imageFORMULA ScanFront 400 Scan type ADF Network Document Scanner, It has a CMOS sensor scanning unit and contact image sensor 1 Line Sensor (x2) so users with an easy-fast of RGB LED light source. High quality scan gives maximum resolution (Optical) Up to 600dpi, produce quality originals, with (B&W) speed Up to 45ppm / 90ipm / Colour Up to 45ppm / 90ipm.
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These days, kids are usually glued to their smartphones, the TV or their computer. So how do you get your child away from all of these unproductive activities and get them interested in something exciting and productive? Try introducing them to kids woodworking projects and come up with a project that's both unique and easy to do.
Beginner Woodworking Activity for Younger Children
Most adults know what an educational, fun and useful hobby woodworking really is. However, they don't usually realize that it's a hobby the whole family can enjoy. While woodworking may seem dangerous for a child, under adult supervision and with the proper safety equipment, this hobby can be fun and safe for all ages.
One of the easiest projects for kids are those that involve Popsicle sticks. You can usually purchase them at any hobby and craft store and they can be used to create a fun project for kids. The best part about using Popsicle sticks is that you don't have to use a drill or saw or other type of device that would be dangerous for younger children. You can create almost anything by simply using a strong adhesive.
Creating animals using Popsicle sticks requires just a few clean sticks, animal stickers and paint and paintbrushes. Look for animal face stickers for a more whimsical look or your child can paint the face on each animal by hand. You can also use double-sided tape and hang up your child's creations all over their bedroom or playroom.
Making wind chimes out of Popsicle sticks is also a fun project. While these wind chimes will not actually chime, they do make a beautiful piece of art that can hang from the corner of their bedroom. To do, you'll need about fifty sticks, strong adhesive, sequins, glitter and beads. You'll also need to use some strong thread or string, a circular, flat piece of wood that's about eight inches in diameter and some sandpaper. Small hooks can be applied to the circular piece, a step which should be done by an adult. These hooks are what will hold the chimes. Use ten sticks to create a star. Grab a piece of paper and draw some stars and begin placing the sticks on the edges of each one. Next, the tips should be glued together where the sticks meet, until you have used up all of the ten sticks. Repeat this technique to complete the rest of the stars. You should have a total of five stars. Now, the stars can be decorated using sequins, beads and glitter. Cut varying lengths of thread or string making each star hang at a different height. Next, put the thread across the hooks that have been attached to the wooden disc. You'll need to place another hook at the top of the disc to hang it. If your child wants the chimes to actually chime you can attach small bells on one edge of each star.
To make a lantern using Popsicle sticks, you'll need stickers and felt pens for decoration, glue, wax paper and a ton of Popsicle sticks. Glue together four sticks at the tips of each to make a square, making a total of four squares. Next, you'll want to cut up the wax paper based on the square's size. Use your glue to attach paper to the frame, folding in the edges. Once all the frames are affixed with the wax paper, your child can begin decorating them. Some parents recommend cutting out different shapes from the wax paper, such as butterflies, stars and flowers.
You'll now need to make a base for the lantern by gluing sticks at the edges. The base will need to be as large as the four frames arranged to make a lantern. Place the frames on the base and glue them together. Once this step is complete you can use a votive candle to light your lantern.
Woodworking Program for Older Children
There are several projects to choose from when your child is around ten years of age. At this age you can teach your child how to use wood glue, sandpaper and a handsaw.
The typical traditional project for a child around this age is the classic birdhouse. This project is simple and child-friendly. Anyone that has experience with woodworking has probably built a birdhouse or two in their time. Not only are these simple to make, but their simplicity actually allows for more creative freedom. Now you can help your child to make a birdhouse that's both beautiful and unique. There are several resources online that include free birdhouse plans if you've never built one before.
You can also use this time to teach your child about the proper safety techniques to use for all of the different tools involved.
If you yourself don't have much woodworking experience, try making your first birdhouse using a birdhouse kit. These kits come with everything you need to build and decorate your child's first birdhouse and they're very easy to put together.
Depending on what part of the country you live in, another great project for you and your child to tackle is the bat house. The bat house features a similar design to the birdhouse but it's much bigger and takes a little more skill to accurately build. This is a challenging and fun woodworking project for kids that you can do every season. The bat prefers living quarters that are warm and dark. A bat house should reach temperatures of at least eighty degrees during the day. In order to reach these temperatures you can cover the top of the house using black paper or cloth in order to attract more heat. Just like the birdhouse, you can also purchase a bat house kit, which comes with everything you need including paint and paintbrushes for the final touches.
Teaching Your Child or Grandchild to Love and Appreciate Woodworking
These are only a few kids woodworking projects designed for very young and older children. In order to encourage your child's interest in this medium it's important that you go slowly and choose a project based on their age. If you pick a project that's too complicated for your child this will only discourage them. Focus on your child's other interests and base your project choice on their love of animals, bird watching, sports or other outdoor activities.


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BEIRUT (Reuters) - A rocket strike near a Shi'ite Muslim shrine in Damascus killed a custodian of the site on Friday, activists and residents said, in an attack that could inflame sectarian tensions in Syria's 28-month-old conflict.
Opposition activists and residents said shrapnel killed Anas Romani, the respected caretaker of the gold-domed Sayyeda Zainab shrine in the capital's southern suburbs, a renowned pilgrimage destination for Shi'ites from Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and beyond.
There were conflicting reports about damage to the shrine. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which has a network of activists across Syria, cited sources as saying the shrine's blue-tiled sanctuary had been hit. But a local resident told Reuters the rockets landed outside the mosque.
The Syrian government accuses rebels of targeting Sayyeda Zainab, which is now protected by hundreds of Shi'ite militants from Iraq and the powerful Lebanese Hezbollah group.
They have been helping Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces battle rebels mostly from the Sunni Muslim majority, whom they accuse of threatening Shi'ite symbols in Syria.
The rebels say they are only attacking pro-Assad forces in the area, though many in their ranks use sectarian rhetoric against Assad's Shi'ite supporters.
Syria's uprising-turned-civil war has sectarian dimensions that risk spilling over into neighboring Iraq and Lebanon, which have both suffered their own communal conflicts.
Several Syrian minorities have supported Assad, including his own Alawite sect, an offshoot of Shi'ite Islam. They say they fear the rising Sunni Islamist current in the insurgency.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has said protecting Sayyeda Zainab is vital for his group, which now openly acknowledges its involvement on Syria's battlefields, and has threatened "grave retribution" if any harm befalls the shrine.
The modern mosque houses what Shi'ites believe is the tomb of Zainab, the grand-daughter of the Prophet Mohammad.
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Structured Problem SolvingInformation Many business problems exihibit the characteristic pattern of performance shown in this illustration.
The trended change in performance provides clues to the cause(s) of the business problem.
A decline in process performance is often due to changes in one or more of the key process inputs or controls.
Successful problem analysis involves understanding the state of the inputs before, during, and after the observed change in performance.
With this understanding most challenging business problems are effectively solved within 10-15 days of rigorous assessment.
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- Problem Analysis
- CAPA Corrective and Preventative Action Assessment
- Problem Prevention
Many organizations use structured methods for solving business problems. These methods range from the 8D approach developed by FORD and used across the automotive industry to the Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) approach used in the regulated lifescience and healthcare industries.
Despite extensive efforts over the years to create efficient and effective problem-solving methods, many organizations are still challenged to achieve the desired results. Read more to understand how your team can improve its methods of root-cause analysis and develop a more effective problem-solving approach.
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Key to achieving successful process design and/or improvement is identifying the critical imputs that affect process performance.
Identifying the critical inputs requires us to understand how the process inputs work together to produce the desired process results.
- Process Understanding & Design
- Lean Implementation
- Process Validation MethodsMethods used to verify the process can meet all customer and regulatory requirements on a consistent and predictable basis.
The focus of efforts in many process intensive industries such as the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, vaccines, and medical device includes the development, validation, and improvement of each process that touches the product. Given the rich evolution of these efforts over the past 75 years we would expect to see stellar performance across all cited industries. However, many organizations still struggle to reap the full benefits of years of knowledge building.
What stands in the way of achieving desired results on a consistent basis? Read more to learn about process design, improvement, and validation support opportunities with us.
Process Lifecycle ManagementInformation When a process remains in a state of stationary control it varies about its target in a predictable manner.
All performance observed within the process control limits is determined by the existing system design.
Any performance observed outside of the process limits is unique or different than expected by design.
Managing a process to achieve consistent and predictable performance requires us to understand the effect of each input on process variation and which inputs are best controlled to maintain the process on target with low variation.
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To sustain the benefits of good design and improvement practice your organization should exercise good process control discipline. Knowledge of the critical process variables is essential to this effort, but not sufficient. In addition, your team needs to understand how the variation of all critical inputs combine to produce the variation in process performance. This is a daunting task that many organizations fail to complete, and as a result risk significant loss of revenue and customer value.
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This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the drug daclizumab for treating patients with
chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a disease in which the immune system destroys
platelets (blood cells involved in the clotting process). Patients with ITP have abnormal
bruising and bleeding; severe disease can be life-threatening. For many patients, standard
drug treatments are not effective, and many of the drugs used may have significant side
effects with long-term use. Daclizumab is a genetically engineered antibody that suppresses
the immune system and has been used primarily to prevent rejection in patients who have had
organ transplants. Daclizumab has fewer side effects than other immune suppressant drugs.
Patients with ITP 18 years of age or older who have platelet counts less than
30,000/microliter and have not responded to prednisone treatment may be eligible for this
study. Candidates will be screened with a medical history, physical examination, and blood
Participants will have a 15-minute infusion of daclizumab every 2 weeks for five doses.
They will be seen by a physician at least once every 2 weeks while receiving the drug and
then at weeks 12, 20, and 32 of the study. Blood will be drawn at the 4- and 8-week visits
during treatment for diagnostic tests, and at each follow-up visit after treatment to assess
the response to therapy.
Patients who respond well to treatment will have their pre-study immunosuppressive medicines
tapered gradually one at a time starting with the 1-month follow-up visit. If their
platelet count falls to pre-treatment levels at any time during the tapering, the dose
reduction will stop and pre-study medications will be re-started, if necessary.
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an acquired blood disease in which the individual's immune
system destroys platelets, the blood cells responsible for clotting. A number of standard
treatments exist to decrease the destruction of platelets, including drugs such as the
steroid hormone prednisone, or removal of the spleen. Over a third of adult patients will
not maintain adequate platelet counts with these treatments. Alternative treatments may be
indicated due to bleeding symptoms or baseline platelet counts less than 20,000/ul, a level
at which spontaneous serious bleeding can occur. Therapy for chronic ITP is generally
effective in less than 30-50% of patients, however, and most of these agents have
significant toxicities with long-term use, are expensive, or their administration interferes
with daily activities.
Daclizumab is a humanized anti-interleukin-2 receptor monoclonal antibody that works by
targeting and impairing activated T lymphocytes, a subset of white blood cells that has been
thought to be involved in the development and maintenance of ITP. Daclizumab is a
well-tolerated and time-limited therapy, and is easily administered on an outpatient basis.
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of daclizumab as either a sole agent in
the treatment of chronic, symptomatic ITP, or as a treatment that might allow a decrease or
discontinuation of medications such as prednisone.
Male or female greater than or equal to 18 years old
Immune thrombocytopenia, and all of the following:
at least three months since initial diagnosis
lack of sustained response to initial treatment with prednisone, characterized by failure
to maintain a platelet count of at least 30,000/ul for at least six weeks using prednisone
at a dose of at least 10 mg per day
baseline platelet count (as determined by an average of platelet count values over two
months immediately prior to study entry) of less than 30,000/ul
*Note: In patients receiving IVIG or anti-D, platelet values immediately prior to
infusion of the drug (i.e., at platelet nadir) will be considered in the determination of
the baseline platelet value.
Splenectomy or prior use of second-line immunomodulatory treatments (such as, but not
limited to, CSA, danazol, azathioprine or cyclophosphamide) will not be considered a
requirement for inclusion.
ECOG performance status greater than 1
Concurrent symptomatic autoimmune hemolysis (Evans syndrome) characterized by hemoglobin
less than 10 gm/dl or requirement for more than two units red cells within three months of
enrollment, due to hemolysis
Concurrent autoimmune disorders requiring treatment for involvement of organ systems other
than cytopenias
Initiation of any new immunomodulator agent, or increase in dose or frequency of any
existing immunomodulator agent (such as, but not limited to, CSA, danazol, azathioprine or
cyclophosphamide; IVIG and anti-D excepted) within two months of study entry
Autologous transplantation for immune thrombocytopenia within one year of study entry
Concurrent bleeding diathesis
Echinacea use within three months of study entry
Pregnancy or lactation
Chronic or current clinically significant infection, including HIV positivity and acute or
persistent hepatitis B and C virus infection (characterized by elevated transaminases and
positive hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg], or anti-hepatitis C virus [anti-HCV]
History of active M. Tuberculosis infection
Diagnosis of malignancy (with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer and other
malignancies which by virtue of surgical resection and no recurrence for at least five
years prior to enrollment are considered to be cured)
Inadequate mental capacity to give informed consent
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Corporate Yoga and Wellness Programs in Jersey City and New York City
Offering yoga in the workplace is one of the best things that a company can do. Yoga has been proven to reduce absenteeism, increase productivity, and decrease stress. Offering yoga at work helps employees stay consistent with their practice and removes some of the barriers to participation, like fitting class into a busy schedule.
If you are interested in starting a workplace yoga program, I can help you design a program, help you source yoga mats and props, and compile research on the benefits of offering yoga and meditation at work.
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|January, 1965
The new variety is a tissue culture derived sport of the species Hosta plantaginea. I discovered the plant in a cultured state in a greenhouse on the premises of Walters Gardens, Inc., Zeeland, Mich., among a group of transplanted propagules produced from a plant tissue culture laboratory. The stock plant was from Hosta plantaginea which had begun producing mutant sports of a mixture of variegations including those of a sectorial, mericlinal and periclinal nature. A single plant with a stable periclinal variegation was noticed in the summer of 1988 and was separated from the rest of the transplants. Continued observations led to a greater recognition of the uniqueness of the plant.
The cultivar has been asexually propagated via tissue culture at a nursery in Zeeland, Mich. It has also been asexually propagated by division of the rhizome. Although tissue culture propagation can produce aberrants or mutants, making some culling necessary, to one skilled in the art of tissue culture it can also be a propagation tool useful in producing identical plants.
By using the method developed and improved at a nursery in Zeeland, Mich., the Hosta `Gold Margin` variety is being successfully propagated so as to produce plants that are substantially identical to the original plant by tissue culture division as well as by garden division of the rhizome.
The new variety is hereby named "Gold Margin" and is sold under the trademark "Heaven Scent".
The invention is illustrated in the attached photographic drawings in which FIG. 1 shows the plant from a perspective above the plant and FIG. 2 shows the plant from a side elevational perspective.
Hotas plantaginea is a densely rhizomatous herbaceous perennial with a short subterranean stem and petioled, tufted leaves. The glossy surfaced leaves are ovate to cordate-ovate and have nine (9) to eleven (11) vein pairs and are a uniform dark green in color, essentially the same color as the dark green central portions of the leaves of the present invention. Leaf dimensions are approximately nine and one-half (91/2) inches to ten (10) inches long and six and one half (61/2) inches to seven (7) inches wide. Foliage height is approximately twenty (20) inches to twenty-four (24) inches and bears twenty-six (26) to thirty (30) white fragrant funnelform flowers, each three (3) to five (5) inches long, on a thirty (30) inch capitate raceme or rarely panicle. The dimensional and flower number are dependent on environmental conditions and cultural practices, and therefore may be slightly greater or smaller. The flowers bloom in Michigan from mid-August to mid-September. Flower characteristics and fragrance are identical to those of the parent species.
The species Hosta plantaginea is quite uniform in appearance and does not have a large number of varieties or subspecies. The principal form of the plant is generally known by the species name Hosta plantaginea. Some variants that have been developed have been given distinct variety names. There appear to be two forms of the principal species that is called Hosta plataginea. These appear the same and are differentiated only by the size of the flower. One size is considered to be the normal or average form and the other is considered to be larger than normal. The present invention was derived from the normal form of the species known as Hosta plantaginea.
Hosta plantaginea is one of only two species of this genus that are native to, and only to, the mainland of China. The other species, Hosta ventricosa, flowers much before Hosta plantaginea, thus preventing any likelihood of interspecific cross pollination. All other species discovered to date have come from either the islands of Japan or a few from those of Korea. Being so geographically isolated, an intrabreeding species population will tend to become more identical.
Hosta plantaginea also has many traits consistent with a plant of a tetraploid nature (having twice the normal compliment of chromosomes). A natural doubling of the chromosomes would tend to produce a more homozygous population resulting in nearly identical appearing individuals.
The new variety shares the foregoing characteristics with its parent, but is a unique and improved form of the original plant species, Hosta plantaginea, in two principal aspects. First, the new variety is a distinct and stable chimera with a lighter yellowish margin and a green central portion of the leaves. The second distinction is that of an improved substance or increased thickness of the leaves.
The variegation in the plant varies in color from spring through autumn. As the leaves emerge in the spring, the color difference between the margin and the center of the leaf is barely discernable. The margin color proceeds to lighten as the growing season progresses, and by mid-summer with the plant grown in the proper shade, the margin color is more grey than Sap Green 62 as defined by The Royal Horticultural Colour Chart and more yellow than Pod Green 061. The leaf center is slightly darker than Scheeles Green 860 or about 960. An intermediate color, a Scheeles Green 860/2, is frequently exhibited at a position between the margin and center of the leaf. This is the result of a type of lamination of cell layers with differing amounts of pigment coming from two distinct histogenic regions of the meristem.
The margin tissue generates from the outer layer of the meristem usually referred to as the L-1 layer. The inside portion of the leaves is comprised of the second layer in the meristematic dome, usually called the L-2 layer. When the leaf primordia is developing, some regions either of the L-1 or L-2 may grow faster than the corresponding region, producing a section of the leaf with either a wider margin or enlarged center. Likewise, when the meristem layers occupy the same location (between the margin and the center) the L-1 layer determines the surface of the leaf, either the adaxial, abaxial, or both, and the L-2 produces the medial portion of the leaf. This inconsistent development of the meristematic, or histogenic, regions tends to produce the typical lacerated effect of the margin, the varying widths, and also the normal but irregular evidence of the intermediate colors.
When grown in more sun or higher light intensity, the margin in mid-summer is a Sulfur Yellow 1/3, and the center is Lettuce Green 661.
The margin variegation, although stable, is uniformly irregular and frequently protrudes toward the midrib. The width of the margin varies in measure from very thin on an immature plant to an irregular three-eighths (3/8) inches to three-quarters (3/4) inches or more on a mature specimen. A young plant may have thin margins on the first leaves and develop wider margins on the older leaves of those produced later in the season. The leaves produced later in the season tend to be more typical of the mature version.
Environmental conditions, cultural practices, and growth rate also affect the extent, color, and width of the margin.
Typical of plants in the genus Hosta, the petiole is more like an extension or modification of the leaf. As such, it has the same variegation with a few minor variations. The petiole is more protected from the sun and thus the lighter color darkens, or does not bleach as much. Also, because there is much less width for the variegation to spread out, the intermediate color is not present, and the jaggedness is not visible.
A second distinctive characteristic of the new variety is an improved substance or thickness of the leaves. While the original species has a soft, flexible, thin leaf that tends to droop or bend downward, the present cultivar is more rigid and stiff. The leaf of the present variety is thicker and more coriaceous than the original species. This gives the leaves a more upright habit than the original species, with the leaves tending to extend more upwardly instead of bending or drooping downwardly. The substance and leaf thickness of the parent species are the same as shown in applicant's co-pending application for the White Margin variety (Ser. No. 540,816, filed Jun. 16, 1990), which is incorporated by reference.
The growth of Hosta `Gold Margin` is essentially the same as that of the parent species, Hosta plantaginea. Mature height and size of the leaves is slightly reduced; however, vigor is not noticeably changed. Like the parent species, the plant grows better with ample water, but an established specimen can withstand some brief periods of drought. Flowering is more prolific with more sun, but in Zeeland, Mich. growth is best with light shade during the hottest part of the day. The plant is resistant to most diseases and can survive sub-zero temperature. The foliage is not frost hardy and can be affected by late spring frosts. All other aspects of the plant including flowering and seed production are identical to the parent species.


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Russian Masterpieces crown Colorado Symphony Summer Seasonings
The Colorado Symphony's Summer Seasonings presented by PCL trio of concerts concludes with the jewels in the crown of Russian music: an evening featuring the most popular works of Russian and Soviet-era composers on Friday, July 22. Resident conductor Scott O'Neil and the Colorado Symphony treat audiences to all their favorites at Summer Seasonings – Russian Masterpieces, including Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake Suite, Prokofiev's "The Montagues and Capulets" (also known as "Dance of the Knights") from the Romeo and Juliet Suite, and Shostakovich's Festive Overture. Concertgoers will also enjoy selected movements from Stravinsky's The Firebird, Rimsky-Korsakov's Mlada Suite, and Mussorsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, as well as Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Flight of the Bumblebee" - the instantly-recognizable orchestral interlude written for his opera, The Tale of Tsar Saltan. Concert tickets currently start at $15 and are on sale now.
Presented by PCL, the Summer Seasonings at Boettcher Concert Hall trio of concerts also includes the return of the popular Inside the Score concert Best of Beethoven on Friday, July 8, as well as the John Williams Spectacular featuring music from films such as ET, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and Star Wars on Friday, July 15.
Summer Seasonings – Russian Masterpieces also offers pre-concert dining at Row 14 for $50 per person and includes a three-course meal and a glass of champagne or wine. This is a rare chance to savor a delicious dinner at one of Denver's premier new restaurants, just across 14th Street from Boettcher Concert Hall at 891 14th Street. Patrons can make reservations today by calling the Colorado Symphony Box Office at (303) 623-7876.
Tickets currently start from $15.
Special concert menu hosted at Row 14 prior to the concert!
Available online at www.coloradosymphony.org or by calling (303) 623-7876 or (877) 292-7979.


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California's cannabis testing requirements tightened further on January 1, 2019 with the introduction of the BCC's Phase III compliance regulations -- mandating, amongst other things, heavy metal testing of all cannabis products. While all product categories have been impacted by the change, vaporizer cartridges (disposable delivery devices similar to e-cigarettes) in particular have struggled to meet the new permitted limits for lead.
On December 20, 2018, The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 was officially signed into law by President Trump, ending a multi-decades federal prohibition of hemp cultivation in the US. Read more to learn a brief history of the hemp landscape and what currently passed regulations means for the industry today.
Decarboxylation is the activation of inert cannabinoids (e.g. THCA -> THC) when exposed to certain environmental conditions such as extended quantities of heat or time. Read more to learn about the decarboxylation process and how decarboxylation can maximize the full potency potential of your cannabis products.
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Ratings agency A.M. Best has revisited the Montana Re Ltd. Series 2009-1 catastrophe bond transaction to assess whether any change to the deals ratings was required. Ratings agencies often do this as cat bonds move closer to maturity and Montana Re is due to mature in December this year. A.M. Best concludes that no ratings change is necessary and affirmed the ratings of 'B' on the $100m Class A notes and 'CCC' on the $75m of Class B notes.
The $175m of notes issued by Montana Re 2009 provide reinsurer Flagstone Re with a source of multi-year fully collateralized protection against U.S. hurricanes and earthquakes on a per-occurrence basis using a modified industry loss index trigger from PCS. The $100m of Class A notes cover hurricanes only while the $175m Class B notes cover both hurricanes and earthquakes.
A.M. Best says that there is no change in the perceived risk underlying the securities issued by Montana Re and that no qualifying catastrophe events have occurred since they last looked at the ratings one year ago.
When the rating was reviewed last year both tranches of Montana Re 2009 were downgraded by A.M. Best due to changes in increases in the attachment probability of the notes when re-modeled using the new RMS v11 hurricane model.
With just about five months left on risk for the Montana Re cat bond investors will hope that the deal remains unscathed, although with much of the hurricane season left to run that is not guaranteed.


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Learn. Share. Plan.
Celebrating a Life:
Little Things Can Matter Most
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A small gesture from someone else can virtually change your day. It's the bus driver who waits as you run to the stop, and the friend who drops by with a cupcake when you need a boost. It's your partner's sweet note left in your lunch bag, and the unexpected card of congratulations from a colleague.
No doubt you've shared such acts of kindness with others too. So, you know that giving or receiving these small considerations is amply rewarding on both sides. Why? Because it affirms within each of us that human beings care about each other - and that's never so true as when we're helping one another through grief.
The funeral and cemetery professionals at Arbor Memorial support families facing a seemingly insurmountable wall of sadness and loss. It's compelling that beyond their essential task of creating seamless customized services, they report it's often "the little touches" that provide the greatest personalization and comfort for the families they serve.
For example, while making arrangements with a family whose father had passed suddenly, the funeral home administrator took note when they reminisced about how their dad always carried Tootsie Rolls in his pocket for the grandchildren. As a surprise token of remembrance, the staff placed bowls of Tootsie Rolls in the visitation suite. The son in particular was deeply touched, and even put a few of the candies in his dad's pocket before closing the casket - a small and meaningful gesture in its own right.
At another funeral home, Big Macs were brought in for the reception, the favourite food of the mother who'd passed away. It was a simple idea, but it made a big impact. By talking over possibilities and exchanging ideas like this one, a family and their funeral provider can together create a truly unique memorial that suits the person perfectly.
Green nail polish anyone? Everyone?
Yes! After discussing with a family how green had special meaning for their loved one, Arbor staff bought green nail polish and painted fingers and toes for the guests - both women and men. They even painted their own. This light-hearted, creative tribute meant a lot, especially to the young daughter who was amazed that a funeral home would do this in memory of her dad.
Small gestures provide comfort. They help make a send-off more personal. But they can also foster real, measurable healing.
Such was the case for one family who, separated by divorce and years of bad feelings, attended a cremation ceremony of a mutual loved one - a young man in his 20s. It was to be a quick meeting, but the funeral director suggested the families spend a little time to honour their loved one's life by decorating the casket with markers he provided. Intrigued by this idea, the young man's sisters, who are artists, asked to bring in their acrylic paints, which was of course more than welcome.
In our funeral director's own words: "...for three hours the family visited and painted and laughed and cried before seeing their departed loved one off for the last time. At the end, the man's father approached me tearfully and told me that their experience that afternoon was the best time they had shared as a group in years, and that it was a healing experience for everyone."


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11/25/2019: Apartment Focus Group
The purpose of this group, run by experienced members Tom Duke and Viktor Jonkoff, is to provide a space where folks new to the business can ask basic questions ("What's a quit-claim deed? Why would a seller sell a $100,000 for $30,000?) AND get feedback on deals they're considering doing.
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List of Framlingham based computer repair shops offering PC and laptop repair and maintenance services.
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At Envisage Technical Consultancy, we offer an important competitive advantage which other IT specialists cannot. For a start, we won't talk products until we have properly assessed your wider business requirements. Only then will we advise on which Network Solutions are best suited to help optimise productivity and efficiency within your operation.


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Everyone wants to be successful in their endeavors but it does not happen for each person.
Everybody in the world do not get the chance to taste victory. Have you ever wondered that why does this happen? Well, this article aims at the reasons why the candidates fail in the Bank Examinations.
Why do the aspirants Fail?
1. Not getting acquainted with the changes in syllabus-
The questions based on Non-Verbal Reasoning are not included in the question paper now. The topics that contains less weightage has been decreased in the question paper. There are different questions that are expected to come in the question papers of IBPS Prelims and Mains.
2. Candidates don't have the idea of competition-
Every year lakhs of candidates appear for this examinations and out of that only a handful of them are selected. This happens because the candidates take the exams lightly and don't prepare themselves properly. Lack of practice and concentration is also a factor.
3. The candidates being unaware of the Negative Marking-
Before appearing for the exams, the candidates must go through the examination pattern of the Bank Exams. In the excitement of completing the question paper, the student commit mistakes and hence it results in negative marking which decreases the total marks.
4. The sectional cutoffs are not met by the candidates-
It is an important reason for the failure as the candidates are not able to score as much as the cutoff in some of the sections of the question paper. This happens because the candidate is not equally prepared for all the sections.
5. The problems in Management of Time-
The time provided to the candidates is not sufficient to answer the full question paper completely. The need of the hour is to plan before appearing for the exams. Time Management is the most important factor in cracking the Bank Exams- IBPS PO, IBPS clerk, IBPS SO and IBPS RRB.
6. Not being acquainted to the Online Question Paper- The Bank Exams are being conducted online since a couple of years. Most of the candidates are not familiar with the type of the question paper. This is to be rectified by practicing online mock test papers.
7. Speed and Accuracy are avoided- This is one of the main reasons why candidates fail to qualify the Bank Exams as they are just concerned in completing the question paper. The examination anxiety makes the candidate just to answer the questions and not to check whether they are being correctly answered or not.
About the author
With a degree in Engineering, Saswati Ghosh is a content writer by profession. She is passionate about creative writing and blogging along with an interest in reading and part-time teaching. She is presently exploring all about the digital education with Byju's-the Learning App.


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Five people, including the head of Benfica's legal department and a computer operator at the Portuguese Justice Ministry, have been charged in a corruption case involving the Lisbon club, the prosecutor said on Thursday.
"A total of five people have been indicted," the Portuguese prosecutor said in a statement.
The Benfica official, Paulo Goncalves, is suspected of "crimes of active and passive corruption, breach of court confidentiality, computer fraud and patronage," the Portuguese police said.
Benfica said, in a statement on their website, that they were confident Goncalves would be able to prove that he "acted lawfully" and said they were "totally available" to cooperate with the inquiry.
The computer technician, Jose Nogueira Silva, is suspected of accepting bribes, embezzlement or computer fraud and violation of court confidentiality.
"This is excessive," said his lawyer Paulo Gomes on leaving the court.
"In this country there are people who receive millions of euros in bribes and stay free. And this man goes to prison for receiving half a dozen tickets and a jersey."
Both men are being detained after their arrests on Tuesday.
According to Portuguese media, of the other three people charged, one works at the Ministry of Justice, one used to, but is retired and the third is a player agent.
Local media reported that the case follows an anonymous tip accusing Benfica of gaining unauthorised access to ongoing investigations through a Justice Ministry computer technician who used the passwords of magistrates to pass information to Goncalves, in return for perks.
In October, Goncalves was indicted in another investigation, dubbed the "e-mail business", into a system for bribing referees to help Benfica.
In January, club president Luis Filipe Vieira and his number two Fernando Tavares were implicated in a case involving trying to exert influence on a Lisbon Court of Appeals judge.
Meanwhile, Benfica's great rival, FC Porto, are being investigated over the result of a match in Estoril started in January, abandoned at half time with the home team ahead and resumed in February with the visitors coming back to win 3-1.
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For the first time in its 100-year existence, Planned Parenthood has decided to endorse a presidential candidate. The organization revealed today that it would back Hillary Clinton for president, cheering her support for women's healthcare in a political environment that has become increasingly hostile toward it.
"Everything Planned Parenthood has believed in and fought for over the past 100 years is on the ballot," said Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards. Proving her point, the House once more voted to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act and defund Planned Parenthood on Wednesday. The President is expected to veto the measures.
Clinton said she was "honored" to be the chosen candidate for the organization, adding that the latest congressional vote is a "reminder of what's at stake in 2016."
Planned Parenthood knows it, which is why it plans to spend at least $20 million in this election cycle on the presidential race and in key Senate contests. So far, constituents are already on their side. The New York Times reports that half of male voters and 60 percent of female voters believe that Planned Parenthood should receive government funds for the healthcare services that it provides to men and women all across the country. Even in the divisive matter of abortion, the data is conclusive: 72 percent of voters said that abortion should be available or "available within limits" nationwide. And Clinton has been unequivocal in her support of the organization. On social media, she is a fan of the hashtag #StandwithPP. And at campaign stops, she regularly invokes the work that Planned Parenthood does in her speeches.
Fittingly, Clinton will officially receive the endorsement at an event in early primary state New Hampshire on Sunday.
Oh! And FYI: Richards said that Planned Parenthood sent endorsement surveys to all the candidates in both parties. Only Democrats responded.
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Today's recipe for Toffee Bark is one I'm pulling from "The Room 14 Cookbook." Maybe you've heard of it? No? Fair enough—it was, after all, the cookbook put together by my fifth grade class and it enjoyed a successful but limited run (fifth grade) by a very small press (copier in the teachers' lounge).
It is, perhaps, the only recipe I have made with regularity since those simpler times, when I wore pigtails without a hint of irony. Why? Because it is easy, quick, and the most delicious version of bark I have ever had the pleasure of eating, often in excess.
Don't get me wrong, I've never met one of the many versions of the holiday treat I didn't like. I can put away white chocolate-peppermint bark like it's my job (no actual employer for that one yet, I'm freelancing).
Still, it is this tried and true incarnation of bark I keep coming back to. Maybe it's the satisfying crunch of the cracker base, or perhaps it's the salty kick of toffee that makes it so addictively tasty. While I'm not sure of the exact reasons behind it, I do know that my friends, coworkers, and acquaintances seem to feel similarly. I'd conservatively guess that about 40% of the invitations I receive during this season are because people feel the holidays mean they can politely demand I bring dessert.
Chloe is an expert on how brave off-campus-dwelling souls should cook in their first kitchen. She majored in Religion, Arabic, and Netflix and could eat avocados for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Toffee Bark
Serves a crowd
1 to 1 ½ "tubes" saltine crackers (Nabisco brand seems to work best)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter (2 sticks)—no substitute
One 12 ounce package chocolate chips
1 cup sliced almonds, or other chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line a lipped 12" x 18" cookie sheet with saltines. Combine butter and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly. Let mixture bubble 3-4 minutes. Pour the cooked mixture over the saltines and carefully spread into the crackers.
Bake in preheated oven until it is just a little darker than golden. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips.
Let the bark sit for about 5 minutes and spread the chocolate with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the chocolate with nuts. Freeze or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. Press the cookie sheet against the side of the counter to lift a corner of the solid bark out of the pan to break apart into smaller pieces. Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
Originally posted on Sunday, February 6th, 2011
Chloe this is brilliant! Your recipes look so damn delicious (will be sure to try this one soon) and I love your blog. But b/c I don't have a tumblr (not cool enough) it looks like I can't leave a comment. Which I dislike immensely. Best of luck with e'erthing!