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How to Save Money when Buying Groceries
Food typically represents one of the biggest, if not the biggest, chunks of the family budget. Did you know that in the Philippines, Filipino households spend between 20%-50% of their income on food and groceries? Of course, everyone needs to eat, so how exactly can we


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The pachinko industry used to be called a 30 trillion yen industry, but in recent years sales have fallen below the 20 trillion yen level. Pachinko players are decreasing year by year mainly because of the low birth rate and economic recession.
As the number of regular pachinko players increases, beginners and casual pachinko players hesitate to frequently visit pachinko parlors. Issues such as increasingly complex pachinko games, "non-transparent" operations at pachinko parlors, and relations with the local community, have been discussed so far.
The Pachinko Industry Web Reference provides information on the history and development of the pachinko industry, as well as of the current system of the pachinko industry and efforts by pachinko parlors and other industry bodies, in order to allow you to correctly understand such efforts and thereby familiarize you with pachinko. Our hope is that even more people enjoy pachinko which will lead to an increase in its popularity.

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When approaching any project, this whether medium you are working in is film, music, writing, painting, whatever, there is one basic thing that you begin with, and there is one essential thing that you end with.
You begin with your vision for the project--that is, what you would like the end product to look like. This is motored by the energy of inspiration, ratcheted up or down via the level of motivation the material actually injects into your artistic heart and soul.
And you end with the output product itself, what the energies and labor on yours and-- in the case of the cooperative arts-- your collaborators' parts ultimately and finally produced.
An extremely inspired artist often begins with an interior sensation, an inner disposition of emotion, of atmosphere, of statement, of excitement, something sublime . . . that he dreams of getting across to his audience. A feeling that the material stimulates in his inner life, which is rarefied in the world, that he wishes to inject direct into the hearts of his audience. Depending on his sensibility, certain situations or juxtapositions excite him because of the way they make him feel. Certain combinations set off interior responses that are very precious . . . the reasons that these sensations are set off, and why they are very precious are part of the essential mystery of life. Who knows why bare twisted branches against a grey sky and falling leaves on a damp foggy day in November were very precious and pleasurable to the French and Russian Impressionists of the Twenties and Thirties.
Who knows why some people endlessly gravitate towards trouble in their lives and grow very uncomfortable when life is on a regular, positive keel? Who knows why certain depressive people gravitate to a certain type of sadness, and crash and burn and drink and grow erratically aggrieved during moments that typically trigger supreme happiness in most others? Who knows what emotions are in the first place, the function that they serve, and why they modulate so profoundly from person to person? All in the end are chemical reactions in the brain, set off to certain combinations of stimuli; why one person should experience one chemical reaction to a certain stimuli while another experiences secretions of an entirely opposite nature--this is the essential mystery of life. It's the kind of thing that challenges the marketing departments of large corporations around the world, and will continue to do so for time immemorial . . . and large scale purveyors of product for sale would like the responses to stimuli and thus the buying habits of the general public to be simple, neat and predictable. Politicians wouldn't mind that sort of streamlining either. . it would make elections a hell of a lot more simple.
I single out the depth and the strength of the impressions of a person's inner life because the difference between the intentions for the inner life of an artwork, versus the end result, can be extraordinary. One can enter into a project with great excitement for the idea of injecting this or that Stuff of Life into the minds of the viewer, and complete the project completely crushed for the difficulty of transmitting this essential substance of the life process. Some things get across easier than others--often times a narrative element that once was easy here, is almost impossible there.
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One of the most difficult things to transmit from the inner gates of the human soul over the life of a complete artwork are those things we find "chilling." Not "BOO!" scary, not gory, not shocking . . . but eerie . . . creepy . . . frightening down at the true level of the ancient and the human and the supernatural as pertains to the mass of human substance throughout time. One might set down into a work of art, souped up with ambition and energy, feeling--because the creative individual is so familiar with those flashes of ancient shadows that flicker in and out of the soul down through the ages, has sifted between his mental fingers that decayed remnant of human civilization that sits off to its side and haunts it through every age--that he can master these elements on the medium of his art. . . seeking to render the feeling behind flashes of the Long Dead sensed on dirt roads of an old town at night, of not being alone on deserted staircases, in forests, in abandoned amusement parks in dark winter night.
Most horror films are fun. They're fun in the same way that the Fun House and Coney Island or Rye Playland are fun. Most people enjoy being scared--scared in a way that reminds of the innocence of childhood, irrational fear of those things we don't understand--then we grow up and no longer feel those fears of Under The Bed, or Down In The Dark Cellar. Fun in the way that a rollercoaster is fun for an adult: your body tells you you're going to die during the loop, but your mind overrides the sensation and knows all will be well, and the excitement translates as rarified exhilaration.
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On the other hand, there is a fear that is eternal in that it stretches through the sum of an individual's life: there are some fears that remain in the hypothalamus no matter how rational or old one becomes. They're also eternal in that they remain frightening to humans in 2015 just as they were in 15 BC. No amount of sophistication and advancement in human learning can completely erase these things--the human soul is apparently neverendingly capable of being chilled when confronted with certain combinations of stimuli that evoke a sense of the shadows of the supernatural and the ancient, when a sense of the past seems to push unnaturally into the present, and this past image is warped with something subtly unnatural, subtly warped or deformed or decayed . . . something unseen but strongly sensed. The hairs on the back of the neck go right up.
This is the stuff that--because so much of it must be felt rather than directly seen--is enormously difficult to translate into an artwork.
F. W. Murnau had been working in the medium of the cinema for little more than two years when he shot and assembled Nosferatu; he had virtually no precedent for this kind of genuinely supernatural material shot in a largely naturalistic style, shunning the manipulation of exaggerated sets and choosing to shoot outdoors in nature. Yet somehow this eternal freight of the unseen supernatural soaks through the frames of this film.
The conception and the execution--clearly Murnau, Galeen, and Grau (and Fritz Wagner, the highly skilled cameraman) came to this material all on the same page . . . and we miraculously (I say this confidently owing to the vast acclaim for this film) get out of this film to this day what the makers in large part likely intended to put into it. There is virtually no disconnect between intention and output--no diminution from concept to execution.
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Well much to our delight we were wrong. When those two lines showed up on the pregnancy test I was in shock. This was not the "plan", the plan was to starting trying for a baby in August and then after Rose turned one in January I would go to my Doctor to go back on clomid because I truly believed that there was no way I could get pregnant without those little pills help. So when I saw those two little lines, I really was in shock. Pregnant!?!?!?, how on earth could I be pregnant???
Mike had already left for work when I took the test so Rose was the first one that I told the good news to. When I told her she gave me the biggest and best smile, as if to tell me how exciting it was and how she was so very happy to become a big sister. With her one sweet smile she made me feel so good and excited.
I was hoping that Mike would have forgotten that I was going to take a pregnancy test so I could tell him in person when he got home that evening. Well he has a better memory then he likes to led on sometimes and at noon he sent me a text ask me if I was pregnancy I texted him backing with a simple "yes" then in the next second he was calling me. He asked again "Are you really pregnant?" "Well according to the pregnancy test I am" Then he just laughs and said that's wonderful, (okay the whole truth is he first said "I need to learn to keep it in my pants" before he said "That's wonderful" but that part it a little rude and I will be leaving that bit out when we tell this story to our children ;)
For a while part of me still really doubted that I was really pregnant, so any time the phone rang I would get a little bit nervous thinking that it would be the midwife phoning to inform me that I was not pregnant and that the home pregnancy test was wrong and I would need to go see my family doctor to figure out what was really going on with my body. Thankfully that phone call never came. So I started to finally fully believe that I would be having another little baby that is when my crazy hormone filled mind decided that well something must be wrong then, because this was just too perfect, too wonderful, it was just too good to be true. So then I started to worry that when we went to our first ultrasound that the baby won't have a heartbeat. I tried hard to push these negative thoughts out of my mind and just focus on Rose and the joy she brings me.
But I think those negative thoughts crept in more then I realized because after we got the ultrasound and saw our sweet little baby swimming around inside me and seeing that it had a good strong heartbeat. I felt so much relive and felt so much better about everything and finally really believed that we really were going to have baby Number Two. I just felt so grateful that I have been so blessed in my life to have such a wonderful husband who give me so much love and support. A wonderful baby girl who makes me smile and laugh everyday. And now a lovely baby to be which I can not wait to meet and hold in my arms, march can not come soon enough.


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Poconos Web Solutions has been in the web site business for over 15 years and have managed to maintain the best in consumer satisfaction as the technology behind the internet changes. We first started our company when the internet was still in its infancy stage, in the 1990s. So much has changed since then, but the fundamentals are still the same - to deliver relevant content to the user who requests it! The difference is the technology available to us now! We can now deliver content with very aesthetically pleasing, eye-catching graphics.
We are a small locally owned business which serves the Poconos and Lehigh Valley area. Since our inception our company strives to be the best in its class. We always offer competitive rates according to our current competition. Therefore, you can be assured that you will receive top notch service both on and off the computer screen.
All of staff varies from project to project always putting the needs of the client first and keeping the best we can to the time frame goals and budget guidelines. The Following are some of the staff we have used in the past.
Jeremiah Wiliams
Project Manager - Coder
Jeremiah Williams has been working with computers since the 90's. His passion for these machines and his desire to maintain the latest in internet technological advancements has put him at the top of his field for many years.
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Seth Werkheiser
Content Specialist - Blogger
Seth Werkheiser worked for AOL Music as an editor and Field & Stream
Magazine as a web producer, as well as starting his own music blog in
2001, Buzzgrinder.
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Ben Martinez
Senior Art Director - Artist
Ben has been an art teacher for many years and has helped countless artists realize their goals. He is also an accomplished painter.
We will do everything in our power to help you to achieve your goals. No matter how small your business is we can help you to grow your income through branding your identity and providing you with a strong internet presence. We prefer to work with you as much as you choose. Some of our customers trust our judgment completely, as others prefer a more hands on approach.
Many other web designers also have come to us in the past for tips and advice about web design, as we are not at all threatened by our competition, after all we are one big team learning from each others failures and successes.
Poconos Web Solutions also offers very competitive complete packages to keep things simple for you, the consumer. We can offer monthly billing, consolidated pricing, and entry level packages that are unbeatable in quality and pricing. Instead of doing what most companies do and quote a price for you than add on many other extras which increase your cost at the last minute, we are always up front and our competitive pricing structure is based on simplicity which is the key to great customer service. We are so sure that your company will grow and you will succeed that we always get excited for you and love to watch as you climb the search engine ranks as your site grows in popularity.
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ViLa AUSTRALIA is an Australian company that markets high quality children's shoes for toddlers, boys and girls. ViLa sandals are selected by us in design, colour combination and material and manufactured by specialised sandal shoemakers in Spain. The sandals are then imported to Australia by us. The supplier of our sandals is a well renowned Spanish sandal manufacturer which makes use of natural materials and best manufacturing practices. We also hold the exclusive distribution for the Spanish Cienta label in Australia.
ViLa sandals are made in Spain with leather supplied from Italy and Spain.
When you purchase our shoes from our online store we ship them from our warehouse in Australia.
No. We do not deliver outside Australia.
Before purchasing our shoes online we strongly recommend following these steps:
You can view the size guide on our website by clicking on Size Guide on the main menu or by clicking Size Guide. It shows which EU size matches the foot size in centimeters. The size chart can also be seen in the individual product pages by clicking on Size Guide. The size will allow also half a cm for toe room.
Leather is durable, adapts to the shape of the foot and lets the foot breathe. In general leather sandals need to be stored in a ventilated place, away from water and direct sunlight or heat sources.
All our sandals should not be worn in and around water.
Our sandals can be divided in traditional leather (eg. open toe sandals, tan, navy), nubuck/suede leather (eg. Nubuck), animal prints, glitter and metallic.
Traditional leather sandals can be cleaned with a dry or damp cloth and dried away from direct sunlight. Nubuck leather can be wiped with a clean dry cloth or you can use a suede specific brush. Do not use water. Animal prints can be brushed gently with a dry cloth or soft brush. Glitter and metallic sandals can be cleaned with a dry clean cloth. Do not use water or sprays.
You can always email us through our contact form to ask us when we will receive new stock in that size.
If you have ordered the wrong shoe size online we may be able to replace the product with the size you want or alternatively with another model of the same value in the correct size if your size is not in stock.
For exchanges due to a wrong sizing purchase we do not pay for the shipping cost for returning the item to us but we will pay for the cost of sending you the exchanged item.
We do not offer refunds or exchanges if you received what you asked for however simply changed your mind, found it less expensive elsewhere, misused a product in any way that caused the problem or fault, or if you were made aware of or knew about the fault/s before you purchased the product.
Yes. You can ask for a replacement if the product is faulty, has a major problem, is not of acceptable quality, is not fit for the purpose specified or does not match the description.
Please refer to the Returns Policy on our website for more information.
Yes. You can ask for a refund if the product is faulty, has a major problem, is not of acceptable quality, is not fit for the purpose specified or does not match the description.
Please refer to the Returns Policy on our website for more information.
You can stop receiving newsletters to your email by simply unsubscribing in My Account area if you are a registered user or by clicking unsubscribe on our newsletter or by letting us know via our contact form.
If you have more questions please use the contact form.
ViLa AUSTRALIA girls' leather sandals are available in toddler girl and junior girl European (EU) sizes approximately aged between 2 and 8 years.
Please follow these steps:
Measure the child's foot from the back of the heel to the longest toe on the longest foot, in centimetres (cm);
Select the EU shoe size according to the size guide below;
Choose the larger size if the child's foot measures between two sizes.
PLEASE NOTE: While we try to provide accurate size measurements, the information in this table should be used as a guide only.
Download a copy of the Size Guide.


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Join the members of NCPA in celebrating National Payroll Week sponsored by the American Payroll Association — September 4-8, 2017!
National Payroll Week celebrates the hard work by America's 150 million wage earners and the payroll professionals who pay them. Together, through the payroll withholding system, they contribute, collect, report and deposit approximately $2.2 trillion, or 67%, of the annual revenue of the U.S. Treasury. Learn about NPW on APA's web page: http://www.nationalpayrollweek.com/
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About Us
Halsom Home Care
Halsom Home Care is a home medical equipment company which has been operating in Ohio for over 70 years. Originally a dealer of physician office supplies, Halsom changed direction in 1984 and began to focus on medical equipment for use in the home.
How did we get that funny name?
As legend would have it, in 1936, a pharmacist named George Hale and a medical supplies salesman named LLoyd Sommerlot partnered to form a medical supply business. They joined parts of both of their last names to come up with Halsom Medical Supply. Then in 1984, the supplies portion of the business was sold leaving a growing home medical equipment entity. The resulting company carried the name Halsom Home Care.


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By Phillip Reed, MyState.com, May 19, 2015
Rockford-The vacant dilapidated Amerock building sits with broken windows in downtown Rockford waiting on aldermen and developer Gary Gorman to reach an agreement on a purchase of the property to turn it into a hotel.
Gorman says "(The Amerock) project is going to happen. We have to explore the risk, we have to explore the 'what if' scenarios."
That's why Gorman asked for some amendments to the proposed deal with Rockford. The developer wants more then 500,000 dollars waived in fees for permits and utilities, in exchange for hiring local contractors. Aldermen voted yes on that proposal during Monday night's city council.
Gorman says "We will do that. That's part of the trade off, for the waiver of the fees. But the bigger point in the waiver of the fees is we want to put money in the quality of the hotel."
Gorman also wanted an option to sell the Amerock back to Rockford for 250,000 dollars. Aldermen were not in favor of that, saying that would be unfair to taxpayers. They changed the amendment to make any sale back to the city cost one dollar. Gorman did not have any objections to the decision.
He says "Worse case scenario for the city of Rockford, they keep my 250,000 dollars, they will have the building back that they own now, and it will at least be partially remediated because we're going to start work on it with the month of June."
Gorman says he's confident in the city of Rockford and the Amerock project. He adds, "On 31 years (my company has) never started a project and not completed it, so that's just not gonna happen."


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A few weeks ago I met up with Shawn and Erica at the Ice Castles Minnesota in downtown Stillwater to take some photos for their save the date announcements. Shawn is my awesome cousin and he couldn't have found a better person then Erica to bring into the family. She is perfect for him and fits right in! We can't wait for her to officially join the family next January!
The two are avid hockey fans and attend as many Wild games as they can. Shawn even popped the question at a Wild game sitting in prime seats right behind the Wild bench. They knew they wanted ice and hockey in their engagement pictures and the ice castles set the perfect scene. Here are a few of my favorite shots from tour session! Notice how their jerseys spell out 2018? How cool is that?


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You are very much welcome in visiting our website. Tickets Theater is one of the biggest online sellers of theater tickets in Wisconsin since 1995. This Is Our Youth is our featured theater play for this month. It has been adapted from a hit TV series in 80's were the story is all about the ups and downs in the lives of three college friends in New York. Watching this show will capture your interest. It is fun and great to watch with your friends. To get your tickets, kindly send an email to email@example.com. We will promptly respond to all of your queries.
If you have any suggestions and concerns, please send it to email@example.com Your messages are appreciated and we consider it as a huge help to enhance the performances of the actors and playwrights of the show.
Once again, we thank you for visiting Tickets Theater. We hope you enjoy watching all the live theater performances and we also hope for your support of the actors and playwrights.


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We demonstrate second- and third-harmonic generation in a centrosymmetric CMOS-compatible material using ring resonators and integrated optical waveguides. The χ (2) response is induced by using the nanoscale structure of the waveguide to break the bulk symmetry of silicon nitride (Si3N4) with the silicon dioxide (SiO2) cladding. Using a high-Q ring resonator cavity to enhance the efficiency of the process, we detect the second-harmonic output in the visible wavelength range with milliwatt input powers at telecom wavelengths. We also observe third-harmonic generation from the intrinsic χ (3) susceptibility of the silicon nitride. Phase matching of the harmonic processes occurs due to the near coincidence of indices of refraction of the fundamental mode at the pump frequency and the corresponding higher-order modes of the harmonic fields.
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There is substantial evidence that overweight and obesity during late life (? 65 years of age) confers significant risk for type 2 diabetes and co-morbid conditions. Thus, there is growing concern about the public health consequences of increased incidence of type 2 diabetes in an aging U.S. population. Studies with high risk samples have shown that lifestyle interventions significantly reduce diabetes risk and that elders are particularly responsive, showing better weight loss and lower rates of diabetes development in comparison to younger individuals. However, although there have been program dissemination studies with mixed-age adult cohorts, few studies have focused specifically on persons ? 65 years of age or addressed the challenges of identifying workable platforms for delivering prevention programs to older adults. This application is based on the premise that offering an evidence-based lifestyle intervention to reduce risk for type 2 diabetes to retirees during the annual Medicare enrollment process presents an innovative, practical opportunity to reach eligible, high-risk adults. If shown to be feasible and effective, this program has strong potential for public health impact and medical cost-containment. Further, although clinical studies have emphasized the importance of continued contact over time in helping individuals extend the benefits of lifestyle interventions, there are no dissemination studies of which we are aware that have systematically documented the impact of continued monthly contacts after the initial intervention period. Thus, the overall aims of this application are to: 1. examine the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing the Group Lifestyle Balance 12-session program (GLB-12), an evidence- supported prevention program to mitigate diabetes risk, as part of the Medicare benefit offered to high risk retirees at a large public university, and;2. evaluate the utility of continued telephone contact in enhancing treatment outcome over a 24-month period. Eligible participants will be 320 non-diabetic adults, aged 65-80, with a BMI ? 27 and at least one additional cardio-metabolic risk factor. All participants will receive the GLB-12 and then will be randomized to one of two continued-contact protocols for the remaining one year of intervention, 10-sessions of continued small group contact by telephone (GLB-12 plus 10TC) or a newsletter control condition (GLB-12 plus NC). Program feasibility will be assessed by reporting enrollment, adherence and session completion rates, and satisfaction ratings in this delivery context. Effectiveness of the GLB-12 will be documented by reporting the proportion of participants meeting ? 5% weight loss, a commonly accepted benchmark in translation studies known to be associated with favorable cardio-metabolic outcomes at month 4. It also is hypothesized that GLB-12 plus 10TC, when compared to GLB-12 plus NC will be associated with more favorable anthropometric (weight, waist), cardio-metabolic (glucose, blood pressure, lipid), physical function (grip strength, balance, gait speed) and health related quality of life outcomes at months 12 and 24. Finally, exploratory analyses will document program costs and program impact on medical utilization.
We propose to disseminate a novel, yet practical, diabetes prevention program among Medicare eligible adults. This study will provide 4, 12, and 24 month data to help determine whether a continued contact telephone intervention is feasible and effective in enhancing health outcomes and physical functional ability in adults aged 65-80.
|Marcus, Marsha D; Wildes, Jennifer E (2014) Disordered eating in obese individuals. Curr Opin Psychiatry 27:443-7
|Venditti, Elizabeth M; Kramer, M Kaye (2013) Diabetes Prevention Program community outreach: perspectives on lifestyle training and translation. Am J Prev Med 44:S339-45
|Venditti, Elizabeth M; Kramer, M Kaye (2012) Necessary components for lifestyle modification interventions to reduce diabetes risk. Curr Diab Rep 12:138-46


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We believe your middle grade student will thrive at WINGS
The resources below are just a sampling of research that indicates students who attend K-8 schools will be more successful academically, socially, emotionally and physically, and will have a better transition to High School than their counterparts who attend a school that serves primarily 6-8th grade students.
The School Archive Project
This blog article includes many links to other articles, editorials and research topics on the subject of K-8 schools and their benefits (and the drawbacks that have been identified with Middle School configurations). It has lots of information! Be sure to look all the way to the bottom, because it includes details on many districts across the nation, shifting back to K-8 programs.
Visit: http://schoolarchiveproject.blogspot.com/2012/02/separate-middle-schools-vs-k-8.html
Cliff Valley School: Reasons to choose PS-8 schools
John Locke Foundation Article
A Harvard University Study on The Impact ofAlternative Grade Configurations onStudent outcomes through Middle and High School
Configuring Schools: A review of the literature
Achievement Loss Associated With the Transition to MS and HS
The Center for Education Reform's report: The K-8 Solution. The retreat from Middle Schools
Click on links below for PDF's of research done on K-8 programs, vs Elementary & MS configurations
As you consider your decision for middle grade, this checklist may help you:
Questions to pose to Administrators and Faculty
- How will my child be placed in courses? ie. Which math or english classes
- How will my child's progress be monitored and how often?
- If my child needs extra supports or enrichment, how does that happen in a timely manner?
- Is my child allowed to work at his or her own pace?
- How will the "whole child", but individual child, middle school needs be met? ie: Social, Emotional, Academic, Physical


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Grant Finance
We can provide services to the following clients: partnerships of four or more people; trusts and charities; limited companies and public limited companies. We regret we cannot assist sole traders and partnerships of under four people.
At Commercial Money Matters we can source grant finance of up to 40% to support capital expenditure and up to 60% for Research & Development, dependent on the sector and location of a business or project.
Typically, funding is available for:
- Land & buildings
- Plant & machinery
- IT equipment
- Fixtures & fittings
- Specialist consultancy fees
- Research & Development costs
- Pre-market preparation costs
In addition, we have access to funding for specific lines, such as grants for social projects and for rural businesses, plus development agency and seed corn capital, which is sometimes essential to young firms restricted in their access to growth funding.
In a fast changing environment our advice is grounded in the moment and we don't waste clients' time with promises that can't be delivered.
Our reputation for in-depth knowledge, straight talking and efficiency has been built over years; we have been servicing business and not-for-profit organisations since 1989.


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Haar is located approx. 13 km east of Munich (city center) and has several very nice properties with rental apartments. Due to the relatively slow development of residential buildings, Haar has preserved much of its original appearance. Around the renovated old town center, one will mostly find terraced and semidetached houses with large yards. However, there are also a few small apartment buildings, for example in the housing estate "Am Jagdfeld". This complex gives the suburb a more urban look: it includes several high-rise buildings, restaurants, and stores, as well as a man-made lake and a beautiful park. Eglfing, north of the suburban train lines, is home to the sprawling grounds of the Haar district hospital, which is located in a very nice Art Noveau building, which, among other things, also houses a theater. Haar is connected to public transport by the station of the suburban train line S4, which allows for a quick and easy connection to the city center and the outskirts.
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Thursday, May 19, 2016
Why I Love Summer Reading & Romantic Books Giveaway
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I love sunshine. Books. Swimming. But these days I love spending time with our little family of three more than anything else!ReplyDelete
Relaxing by the pool and reading good books.ReplyDelete
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My favorite way to spend your holiday: Shopping, eating awesome food, and sleeping!ReplyDelete
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Reading, drinking coffee, crocheting, and spending time with family :]ReplyDelete
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My favourite way to spend my holidays has always been on a sun loungers somewhere hot, with a cold drink and a good book. I had a baby last year, though, so that may all change now ;-)ReplyDelete
My holidays try to encompass as much reading, adventure and discovery as I can fit in...after I can tear my self away from the sun lounger ;)ReplyDelete
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Over the past year, I have been frequently praying several prayers of confession about the goodness of God directly from the Word of God:
"God, You are working out all things in my life for my good."
This truth is based off Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
"God, every good thing in my life is from You, and in Christ, I lack no good thing."
This truth is based off two passages in James 1:17: "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." and Psalms 84:11: "For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless."
"God, You care about the details of my life, and nobody cares more than You."
This truth is based off Psalm 37:23: "The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives."
This is the truth about God. God has given heaven's finest to draw us to Himself, for our good.
God's commandments to worship and obey aren't dry and stale whims so that we can please an insatiable Maker, but rather the merciful pointings of a gracious Creator who wants us to walk in unshakeable joy and peace.
For every commandment of God, there is a purpose and a promise. They are to keep us near to Him, for our ultimate good, and to fill our lives with His abundant goodness.
Listen, if we only call ourselves by the name of Jesus, and don't walk the way Jesus calls us to walk, we will miss out on a whole lot of good that God intended for our lives.
God is for our good, and His commandments are for our good. He wants us to live a good life, and to bring us to His-good-self for all eternity.


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Be Still...
Not long ago I ran my first official trail run in Australia, Hares and Hounds. I really struggled what to write this post about. I only wanted to write one post on the experience, so I had to think what was the most important. I could have written this post about how I pushed myself harder than I have ever pushed myself and got dead last.
The post could be about how much fun I had experiencing a new to me part of the bush land. It could be spent explaining what Hares and Hounds mean. I could have written the post about the distance I ran, what to pack in your pack on trail runs, or how to tie your GoPro on your pack. You get the idea, the list could go on and on.
Instead I would like to share some of the songs I heard in my head the three and a half hours I was on the trail, alone, just me and my mind. I embedded three music videos into this post, you will have to hit play on each video. I hope you enjoy the songs, while you look at the pictures. The pictures really don't do it justice, still working out the mechanics of the Go Pro.
Isn't God so creative? Sometimes you just have to let the blog post go where it wants to go. What is a song that comes in your head when you are alone?
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This event marks the launch of The Bees for a Better World photographic exhibition and the project's film screening, capturing a year of youth-led activities exploring the rich history of bees and our relationship to them. We will start the launch at the KX Visitor Centre and wind our way up to The Skip garden for some honey infused refreshments.
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In this episode of our Pro Perspectives series, we catch up with veteran cinematographer Jendra Jarnagin on a bustling set. As Director of Photography of this film, she's right in the thick of it.
The set appears chaotic, with cast, crew, and equipment in a near constant state of motion. To the untrained eye, it can be hard to see how anything ever gets done. As Jendra explains, it's really organized chaos. In this post, she walks us through the magic of making movies in prep, with tips for every step of the way.


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|Garlicky Flatbread: All purpose flour, yeast, sugar, water, salt, butter, and garlic. Not pictured: parsley
|Flatbreads ready to go into the oven
A few of my uni friends have already started their careers opting to forgo the 2 months of summer holidays. I start in 5 days and could not be more excited -about doing actual engineering, I mean. Not too thrilled about starting a 9-5 job though.
|Brush on garlic butter as soon as flatbread comes out
To further stress the fact that we are growing up, Jason, his sister and I have been charged with house sitting for his parents which includes looking after the dogs and cooking our own meals which suits me just fine.
|Simple Hummus: Chickpeas, olive oil, salt, lemon juice, garlic, and cayenne pepper
On the menu tonight, I decided, was going to be something spectacular. Jason's parents had kindly left steak in the freezer and what better than roasted vegetables and garlic bread as accompaniment?
|Loveliest grilled veggie marinade: balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic
Garlicky Flat Bread (makes 10-12)
1Tablespoon yeast
1/2 cup warm water
3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tsp white sugar
1 cup lukewarm water
1 Tablespoon chopped garlic
50g butter, melted or 1/2 cup olive oil
1 Tablespoon chopped parsely
1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water, add sugar and stir until dissolved. Let sit for 10 minutes until it gets frothy.
2. Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and pour yeast. Slowly add 1 cup of lukewarm water and mix until elastic.
3. Place dough on a floured surface and knead for 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Roll the dough into a ball and place it into a bowl which is coated with olive oil. Cover and let sit for about 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
5. Preheat oven to 260°C and make sure your tray is also preheated and sitting at the bottom position of your oven.
6. Divide the dough into 10 - 12 pieces and leave for 10 minutes.
7. Roll out each ball into a circle that is about 12cm in diameter and 0.5cm thick.
8. Bake for 4 minutes until the rounds puff up and turn over and bake for another 2 minutes.
9. While they're baking, combine the garlic, melted butter and chopped parsley.
10. Brush garlic mixture onto flat bread immediately after removing from oven.
Easy Hummus
|Simple Hummus
1 can chickpeas, drained
1 clove of garlic, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Juice of one lemon
1. Blend everything together in a food processor.
2. Just jokes. There is no second step.
Yummy Veggie Marinade (great for eggplant)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1. Mix everything together.
2. Brush both sides of your veggie slices with this mix before placing on a preheated grill.
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LONDON: Travel Prep
In what might be my most delayed post (series?) of all time, I'm finally returning to the blog to write a full, riveting recap of our adventure in London. Our momcation, if you will. Of course, in order to properly tell the tale, I must back up to planning the trip, since that is a thing I would recommend doing to anyone going on a grand adventure.
I'm sure lots of people on the internet have great tips for how to find the perfect hidden spots, best Instagram shots, and most important historical landmarks when traveling. In fact, if you use Pinterest as an itinerary-plotting tool, those are the majority of the resources you'll find. I, however, prefer to plan my trips around something altogether more important: FOOD. I figure out where I want to eat for breakfast, coffee break, lunch, afternoon snack (or tea!), and dinner, and then decide which important cultural locations I'll visit that day based on their proximity to the food places I've found. So far, this method has yet to let me down, so I'm hereby recommending it to everyone.
But even before planning our daily routes, we had to find a place to stay. Airbnb has become my new favorite site for lodging, although if I'm going for a hotel, hotels.com is the way to go. This time, we found a great Airbnb that was really close to the attractions we wanted to see. In addition, it was directly across the street from a Starbucks, which was great news when we arrived at 8 in the morning after an overnight flight with a full day of sightseeing ahead. If you're looking for a spot in London, definitely look at that one!
Beth and I got together a few times before our departure and made a list of the places we wanted to make sure we didn't miss, and then we stuck them all into a saved Google map. I also recommend this method: seeing all your plotted locations on a single map makes it really easy to figure out a) which locations are grouped together and b) how far you think you're capable of transporting yourself in a single day. Our longest day involved walking about six miles, which turned into a bit less since we took the tube for some of the longer stretches.
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We decided that we'd take a day trip out to Windsor on our third day, and then we got tickets to see the Royal Ballet perform Don Quixote that evening, so no plotting was needed for that. Once we'd gotten that all sorted, I figured out the most efficient way to get to and from the airport (the train!) and we were ready to go.
As for traveling logistics, here's some assorted information that my or may not be useful to you if you're planning a similar trip:
I usually try to pack on the light side, but I failed this time. I did manage to fit what I brought in my standard suitcase + backpack luggage setup, but it was tight. A word to the wise: Norwegian Airlines has a 10kg weight limit on the total weight of your carry on bags (i.e. suitcase + "personal item" combined). If your baggage is over that weight limit, you will be forced to check it at check in, which comes with a hefty fee. Spare yourself. Pack light, or if you can't resist bringing extra shoes, sign up for bag checking prior to arrival at the airport and the fee is half of what you pay in person. I was wiser on our return trip.
Essential items for England include comfortable shoes for walking, layers for vacillating weather conditions, and, at least in February/March, an umbrella. Less essential items but fun items include a camera, room in your suitcase for all the tea you'll want to bring home, and a smaller bag for daily use. I used this bag from Old Navy (albeit in a color they no longer have) and I think it was my favorite of the bags I've used for that purpose over the years.
Saving Money
For disclaimer purposes, I should state that London is not exactly a budget trip. That said, there are ways to cut some financial corners. Airbnb is the first one; hotels tend to be much more expensive in big cities, and London is no exception. You can often find pretty good airfares to London as well. I'm a huge fan of budget airlines, and Norwegian (in spite of their silly baggage fee) was a great choice. We also cooked all of our dinners at our flat, and since dinner is typically the most expensive meal if you eat out, that saved us a substantial amount. Doing that also gives you some exposure to foreign grocery stores, which is something I've always enjoyed. In general, getting food from grocery stores for any meal will save you many dollars/euros/British pounds.
I challenge you to look more like a tourist than I do here.
For transportation, skip taxis/Uber all together and go with the tube. It's by far the cheapest method for getting around. In particular, get yourself an Oyster card, which is a bit cheaper than buying single tickets for every ride. We got ours at the airport before hopping on the train to get into the city. (Side note: if you're in Paris rather than London, do not throw away your Metro tickets before leaving the station. This is another lesson I learned the hard way and ended up with a fine.)
Lastly, depending on what attractions you're going to see, you could consider getting a London Pass. If you're planning on hitting all the major sites and want to go inside and explore most of them, this is a really great option for saving money. We ultimately decided not to get it on this trip, just because we weren't going to be there for long enough to make it worthwhile. However, when a lot of major attractions are over 20 GBP, you want to see a bunch of them, and you'll be in town for several days try to figure out how much the sum of the attraction entrance fees would be and then compare it to what the London Pass covers.
Eat as many scones as you can fit. Daily. Everything else is secondary.
Considering this is already quite long and I haven't even discussed what we actually did in London, this will be a series. No one ever said I was concise in trip recaps, so I suppose this should have been expected.


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Listening to: Me, The afformentioned mix
Links for the mixmania! participant's blogs can be found *HERE* (as well as links for the slackers who have STILL not posted their song lists) so you can find out who mixed your gem - or harass one of the guilty if you still don't have your disk.
Subversive, sure, a mix meant to make the listener and lay their guns down in favor of love. To say, uh, seems like the real terrorists scored in London, these people are pretty much pissed because we wiped out their government without a decent plan, brought them chaos without any noticable benefits, and Bush can't enlist volunteers for his dirty little war but has done a damn good job enlisting new terrorists.
The best piece I've read recently on how this fiasco continues to slide southwards is the latest essay by James Wolcott in Vanity Fair.
Without further ado, my mix for opening minds:
The Clash - I Fought the Law
Because, sometimes, you realize the money's not worth it cuz' the powers that be are always against you.
The Hives - Hate to Say I Told Tou So
The Clash wouldn't wear suits. These guys do but that doesn't make them any less snotty.
The Doors, Peace Frog
Because that's what I am. Well, one that's been kissed by a princess. But that's not why the song is here, it's here because my fear is that Baghdad today is London a few days ago and LA or Chicago or New Haven in the near future.
XTC, Knuckledown
By far the happiest, most positive song of the mix, a suggestion that anything is possible.
Wilco, Ashes of American Flags
As pessimistic as the previous song was optimistic. I've had the honor of counseling several soldiers who came back from a tour in Iraq and all of them see their country like this.
King Crimson, 21st Century Schizoid Man (including 'Mirrors')
Going out to the 101st Keyboarders, the doughy boys who refuse to serve and feed off the blood of others. May their pathology, left untreated, lead to a lifetime of psychic pain.
Jeff Buckley, Hallelujah
A song about love, betrayal, and absolutely perfect, especially the final stanza:
Well, maybe there's a god above
but all i've ever learned from love
was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you.
It's not a cry that you hear at night,
It's not somebody who's seen the light,
It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah.
A broken promise based on lies. And this administration expects the troops to excuse the betrayal because it was all a huge mistake, after all, utter bullshit. Paybacks are a bitch, though. Hold me to this a year from now.
Jamie Brockett, The Legend of the U.S.S. Titanic
If you're going to serve on a sinking ship, you might as well be high as a kite. A tale of karma, institutional stupidity, and how Jack Johnson missed the boat.
Bad Religion, Part II (The Numbers Game)
Utterly prescient in 1992, so on the mark it's scary.
The Vandals, Urban Struggle
Also prescient but in a funny kind of way. A trenchant poke at the pseudo-macho swagger of the neocon pansies and Preznit Codpiece.
Jon Wayne, I Got Texas
As above, but satire so black it feels disconcerting to laugh. It sounds like a dark echo from W's empty skull.
Country Joe & the Fish, Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die Rag
I wondered if this tune would have the same bite it had 35 years ago. Alas, it does.
MC5, Kick Out the Jams
A piece of aggression from a truly revolutionary band. Then, as now, if we channel our aggression the right way (emphasis on "Right"), things could change for the better.
At the Drive-In, Hula-Hoop Wounds
Pain is relative, any ghost could tell you, and in retrospect, indulging in groupthink was not all it was cut out to be.
Archers of Loaf, What Did You Expect?
This has to be what any soldier over there would be asking any clap-three-times Neocon nitwit who maintains Iraq is marching inexorably towards democracy and stability. It's also what they'll be asking when they return home to discover that the same ozone-thinkers have cut their benefits and gutted their healthcare (or refused to even give healthcare to the Guard and Reservists) just so rich folks get a nifty tax break.
And You Will Know Us By the Trail of the Dead, Richter Scale Madness
"Okay this is a song about killing everybody, let's all sing along now..."
Probably the most relevant cut on the mix.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Our Time
Once upon a time, my country stood for peace, justice, and the American Way. Not everyone loved us but By God, almost everyone wanted to come here. Now our prestige is shit in the eyes of the world and we're almost universally loathed - all because of the idiot shitbag in the White House. "It's our time to be hated..."
The Minutemen, Little Man With a Gun in His Hand
A perfect description of our President: a child of privilege, daddy bought him his way out of a war, and yet, an utter failure, riding the bootstraps of others towards a legacy of shame. "...all the things he couldn't be, all the things he couldn't have."
John Prine, Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore
Whenever I see a magnetic ribbon ("Magnetic ribbon? Not entirely convinced of your support, are you?!?!"), I think of this song. It takes a helluva' lot more than a phony display of patriotism to get into heaven, I think.
Off to Iraq with this... and hopefully, it's food for thought. Play it loud, folks, and don't let the worst get you down.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
A nutha mutha for the troops because we all know, I'm all about the love
3 comments:
- vicki said...
I want this mix. I WANT this mix. I. WANT. THIS. MIX. Please?
Hey- did I get a mix mania match?
- Mamacita said...
I think you already know that Jeff Buckley "Cohen" cover is one of my very favorite songs of all time.
Do you know Cohen's "Dance Me To The End Of Love?"
- Taamar said...
Yippee Skippee, a whole CD of music I don't have! Most of this I've never even heard before! Thank you so much for sending this along, I'll be playing it loud.
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yarn goodness
Check out the new stash I ordered from One Planet. The pretty light pink yarn on the left is Fleece Artist - Woolie Silk 3Ply in Rose and the amazing burnt yellow-orange yarn is HandMaiden - Casbah in Amber. I don't know which I love more!
Don't forget that One Planet has offered all us YOTH folks a 10% discount through the end of May when you use the coupon code "House10" during checkout.
15 comments:
- French Press Knits said...
Wow...they are both truly amazing, can't decide which one I like more, either. I think I'll have to visit One Planet!
- April 21, 2010 at 10:14 AM
- The Knitting Gnome said...
Mmm.. I love the Amber colored one!
- April 21, 2010 at 10:41 AM
- telma said...
wow, they're both gorgeous. if i had to only pick one, i would have to go with the amber one... so pretty.
- April 21, 2010 at 10:57 AM
- flossie said...
the amber is really gorgeous! and the two together are stunning.
- April 21, 2010 at 12:28 PM
- Stephanie said...
Both yarns look fabulous! Do you know what you are going to knit with them?
- April 21, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Lovely. It tempts me greatly. Must resist... must... resist... Okay. I can't! :)
- April 21, 2010 at 2:18 PM
- Jessica said...
I have been dreaming of buying some Casbah...seeing your pic may just push me over the edge to buy it!
- April 21, 2010 at 3:09 PM
- knittinwolf said...
You're going to love working with the casbah, soooooo wondeful!
- April 21, 2010 at 3:25 PM
they both look like they're going to be a lot of fun to knit with. enjoy!
- April 21, 2010 at 3:39 PM
- Turtle said...
pretty!!! love those colors together
- April 21, 2010 at 6:16 PM
- YarnOnTheHouse said...
Not quite sure what I will knit with them yet, but I agree that the colors look really lovely together and I really didn't expect that. I'm loving the Amber for myself and the Rose for my DD! We'll have to see what I use these up for...
- April 22, 2010 at 11:14 AM
- Sara said...
I am not a pink person but that shade is lovely...and the Amber shade - it could come to my house anytime...it is beautiful!
- April 22, 2010 at 12:54 PM
- Allison said...
Oh my gosh, those are both so beautiful!
- April 24, 2010 at 7:11 AM
- JP said...
i like the pink, which is surprising as i don't usually do pastels.
they both look so smooshy :)
- April 26, 2010 at 6:47 AM
- katerina said...
ohhh... I'm in love with the amber... so so pretty!!! can't wait to see what you knit with it!
- April 28, 2010 at 5:39 AM


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Judge: Novelist Michael Peterson's rights violated in murder case
A judge on Wednesday ruled that the murder conviction in 2003 of Durham novelist Michael Peterson was obtained with "materially misleading" and "deliberately false" testimony from a State Bureau of Investigation agent who was the most crucial witness in a case that spawned TV movies, books and a film.
Durham Superior Court Judge Orlando Hudson had previously said from the bench at the conclusion of a six-day hearing in December that misconduct by the state crime lab agent, Duane Deaver, required a new trial. Peterson was set free on bond to await a new trial.
Hudson's written order was filed Wednesday and in 39 pages encapsulates what led to freedom for Peterson, who spent eight years in prison in the killing of his wife, Kathleen.
"(T)his court finds and concludes that Mr. Peterson's conviction was obtained in violation of the Constitution of the United States," the written order says.
Hudson's order says that Peterson did not get a fair trial and his rights were violated because Deaver "deliberately and intentionally" misled the court and jurors, particularly about his education, experience and the scientific basis for conclusions he made that Peterson had killed his wife.
At the trial, Deaver was the key witness, with then-Durham District Attorney Jim Hardin telling the jury that Deaver was "very central to the state's case." Hardin is now a judge.
Hardin's co-prosecutor in the case, Freda Black, had told the jury in the closing argument that Deaver "gave you truthful and accurate information."
That wasn't so, Hudson ruled.
Deaver, who was fired by the SBI last year amid questions about several cases, did not testify at last year's hearing. An attorney for Deaver, Philip Isley of Raleigh, said Wednesday that he disagrees with the judge's order.
"I 100 percent, categorically dispute and disagree with the findings in the judge's order," Isley said.
In the hearing last year, a lawyer for Peterson had shown the judge clips of Deaver's testimony from the trial.
It was then contradicted by testimony from other SBI agents, expert witnesses and documents from the SBI's files that were not available to Peterson's defense at the time of the trial.
Hudson's order found that Deaver gave "materially misleading and deliberately false" testimony about his:
Hudson, who presided over the Peterson trial, wrote that had he known the full story, he would not have allowed Deaver to testify at the trial.
"If this Court," Hudson wrote, "had been aware that SA Deaver was misrepresenting the scientific basis and acceptability of his opinions, methods and experiments, this Court would not have permitted SA Deaver to testify as an expert at Mr. Peterson's trial or to offer opinions to the jury."
Hudson had used the words "perjured testimony" in making his decision orally from the bench last year. The word perjury, which is a criminal charge, does not appear in the written order. Former DA Tracey Cline, who had handled the hearing on behalf of the state, had declined to discuss whether she would pursue any charges against Deaver.
Cline had also already given notice of an appeal, which can begin in earnest now that a written order has been filed.
Cline was later removed from office and replaced by former Judge Leon Stanback, who said Wednesday that his office is preparing an appeal of Hudson's ruling to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Peterson's attorney, David Rudolf, could not be reached.


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It seems like everyone is looking for a "magic pill" when it comes to improving their personal health and fitness levels. Fitness technology and activity trackers, like Fitbits and Apple watches, can be helpful. But a new study we conducted found that simply purchasing a fancy activity tracker is no guarantee of success. Although sales of the popular devices have soared in recent years, only a small percentage of users have reached their fitness goals. In fact, nearly 70% of those who purchased activity trackers or fitness apps say their activity levels increased "only slightly" or "not at all."
The Good News
The good news is that our survey uncovered a simple secret to dramatically improving your health and fitness: combine activity tracking with a supportive coach or workout buddy, and find a routine that's right for you. Survey respondents who counted their steps and received coaching were five times as likely to achieve their fitness goals. And 90% who used a personal trainer said they increased their activity level and made progress toward their goals.
"Activity tracking devices simply provide raw data," said Shannon Fable, Director of Exercise programming for Anytime Fitness. "A trainer or coach can use the data to set baselines, establish realistic goals, and craft personalized plans that will help transform simple measurements into effective motivational tools."
The Bottom Line
Before you waste time and money on a fancy activity tracker or a new fitness app, find a coach or trainer who can help you develop a personalized plan to help you get real results. Because, after all, a goal without a plan is just a wish.
Read more about the survey and research findings.


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Hi All,
Happy New Year. I am still memory keeping, making cards and scrapbooking although a little less than before. I have a few layouts to share today.
First up, this one is using the photojournalist style. I am still taking lots of photographs with my DSLR but I have tried to take more everyday photographs with my phone camera. This layout 'Gum Nut Fun' documents one of our trips to the local park and the interaction between our puppy and my youngest son as they played with the gum nuts. They were so cute together so I wanted to keep a record of this. My son wasn't really that interested in getting a dog, when Lottie joined our family we bought him a fish since he didn't really want a dog – he wanted a fish!
The photojournalist style worked well for me as I had a bunch of different photographs with a mix of wide shots, regular photos and some close ups, so I had lots of photographs to help tell the story. For more ideas on using this style check out the Get It Scrapped blog and the article here.


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Encore Rides provides a unique way to experience the sites, history and tastes of Bucks County, PA and Hunterdon County, NJ by offering guided bike tours that combine access to these venues. In addition to pre-established rides, we can help design a tour that meets your schedule, interests and biking experience.
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Our 2018 season closes with the end of October, but we're already planning our April 2019 return. For example:
- a "new vintage" Cycle & Sip with access to bike rentals and wine from a family operated winery founded in 1933
- a possible B&B 2-3 day stay for out of town visitors that will include a cycle, sip and culinary experience
- looking for new tour options to supplement our current rides
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Vigo County Aquatic Center
CSO was commissioned to design this new 30,000 s.f. aquatic center to replace the aging pools at three high schools (Terre Haute North Vigo High School, South Vigo High School and West Vigo High School) and to serve Indiana State University Women's swimming and diving team, the Terre Haute Torpedoes. The facility includes a 50M x 25 yard swimming pool (with two movable bulkheads), control room, diving well, seating for 350 to 500 spectators, locker rooms, offices, instructional space, a concession stand, therapy pool, and provide MEP support. The main public entrance to the center opens up into a 284 square foot lobby that leads to an elevated spectator seating area. In addition to the new building, the design called for a new park entrance to create a boulevard drive circles in front of the facility and leads to two parking areas. This new facility was designed to add vibrancy to the area and to create a new destination for Vigo County swim activities.


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Our first walk with Joshua (10 days old)
So it's been a month since the most recent life changing event in our lives. It's been that strange combination of fast and slow, wonderful and not so wonderful, exciting and scary… We really couldn't have asked for a better labor and delivery nor a more pleasant stay in the hospital. We brought home the most wonderful baby boy one month ago. He has certainly been a blessing. It's hard to imagine that we could love someone who does nothing more that eat, sleep, poop and occasionally wakes up and looks around! Joshua has changed some aspects of our lives, but our passions and hobbies remain unchanged. We still love to run, although I am still waiting on the green light from the Doctor to resume that activity and Jason just had his all-time lowest mileage total during the month of July. Thankfully, the doctor said I could do other cardio activities such as walk, elliptical trainer, recumbent bike, StairMaster, etc. All of which I have been happily doing since giving birth. Exercise is so great for the mind and body and for holding post-pardom depression at bay. I have missed enjoying these things with Jason since we now find it necessary to exercise in shifts most of the time, at least until Joshua gets a little older and we can utilize the day care at the gym. 🙂
Joshua's first ride the the jogging stroller–May this be the start of many great rides to come!
We won't be running with Joshua in the jogging stroller until he gets a little older and fits into the harness better and can hold his head up. He does love to ride in it for long walks with Mommy. Unfortunately, it's been very hot and humid (as one would expect for July in South Alabama) so we haven't gone out as much as I would like.
I'll leave you with this great picture of Jason and Joshua.
So here's to new life! May we learn new activities and resume old activities with passion and excitement!


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According to an announcement from the ESO, scientists working at the observatory complex in Chile have witnessed an astronomical phenomenon that has never been seen before. The details of this discovery will be released next week 16 October 2017 at 16:00 CEST, at a press conference at ESO Headquarters in Garching, Germany,.
The event will be introduced from ESO's Paranal Observatory in Chile by the Director General, Xavier Barcons, and will feature talks by representatives of many research groups around Europe.
The last time that astronomers unveiled a groundbreaking discovery of this nature was when NASA scientists witnesed the plumes on Enceladus and Europa as well as the epic announcement that LIGO (the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) detected gravitational waves from merging black holes, ushering in a new era in astronomy, allowing us to see the "dark" universe as never before.
The ESO image at the top of the page shows the first exoplanet directly imaged and the first discovered orbiting a brown dwarf. It was imaged the first time by the VLT in 2004. The exoplanet (the red spot on the lower left), is orbiting the brown dwarf 2M1207 (centre). 22M1207b is a Jupiter-like planet, 5 times more massive than Jupiter. It orbits the brown dwarf at a distance 55 times larger than the Earth to the Sun, nearly twice as far as Neptune is from the Sun. The system 2M1207 lies at a distance of 230 light-years, in the constellation of Hydra.
The Daily Galaxy via ESO


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From WikiFur, the furry encyclopedia.
Zeminor is a furry artist who lives in the United Kingdom.[1] His fursona is a polar bear.
- ↑ Zeminor's profile on deviantART. Retrieved April 13, 2012
External links[edit]
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Ship of Pearl, Donald Lipski, 2013
SERVICES PROVIDED: Design coordination, Materials research, Budget management, Engineering coordination and oversight, Fabricator bid process, Fabrication oversight, Lighting design development, Shipping, Installation services, Scheduling, Project close-out.
For the historic Cathedral Church of St. Paul, a 200 year old church on the Boston Common, America's oldest public park, Lipski created a slice through the shell of the chambered nautilus. The Episcopal church also serves Chinese, Muslim and homeless congregations, and is a place of worship for all people. Lipski strove to find an image that, while spiritual, is non-religious and can serve as a beacon and inspiration for those of any-or no-faith. The piece is lit at night by thousands of embedded l.e.d. lights, measures 18' x 75' x 1.5' and is comprised of aluminum and faux stone surface texture.
Text and images from Donald Lipski: donaldlipski.net. Digital modeling and presentation graphics by Mowry Studio: mowrystudio.com.


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The beautiful island group of Balearic Islands comprises several islands that are categorized into 2 parts; the Gimnesias of the north and the Pitiusas of the south west. Gimnesias comprises the islands of Mallorca, Cabrera and Menorca while Pitiusas comprises the islands of Formentera and Ibiza.
Sunshine beckoning
The excellent Mediterranean climate of 300 days of sunshine in a year draws hundreds of thousands to the lovely sandy beaches of the Balearic Islands every year especially in the summer. There is a rich culture with a colorful history and warm hospitality at these islands that set them as one of the favorite Spanish holiday destinations.
The warm sunshine allows one to get the desired tan easily with the vast beaches which are clean and safe. There are plenty of water sports which holidaymakers can indulge in with the availability of modern amenities and facilities at the beach side. The available water sports include snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, surfing and others.
Hence, it is not surprising to have more passengers arriving at the Palma de Mallorca airport than other airports in Spain.
Repeated visits
Visitors to the Balearic Islands are bound to return for repeated visits to enjoy more of the wonderful offerings from the various islands. Island hopping is popular to discover the beauty and serenity of islands in the cluster.
Many visitors have fallen in love with one or more of the Balearic Islands that they have opted to secure a second home at their favorite island while others have made this spot their permanent home. The different and exciting personality of every island is sufficient to lure holidaymakers into an intimate holiday even if it is just lazing out on the beach the whole day.
Another interesting lure of the Balearic Islands is the festive activities through its fiestas and traditions. There is a rich scope of archaic traditions that are widely celebrated and in grand style. Fiestas in the Balearic Islands are very colorful with a lot of pomp and style that draws the visitors as it does the locals for a total indulgence.
There are many types of fiestas that are widely celebrated in the respective islands of the Balearic cluster. Some of the more revered fiestas celebrated here include the 3 Magi procession fiesta, the Semana Santa or Easter week, the Jazz festival in July, the San Juan festival, the Apostle Santiago fiesta and other festivals held in honor of various saints and local heroes of the past.
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From CBC Radio's The 180 with Jim Brown:
"I would argue that before reconciliation, we really need to look at decolonization," he says. "Decolonization starts with land. It starts with the question of land. Do indigenous people have the ability to live freely on and with relationship to the land, as we did prior to confederation? And the answer right now is no."


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Swing state: Colorado politico Rich Beeson gets in a tussle with Rand Paul aide
Beeson is the deputy political director for Sen. Marco Rubio, and he's veteran of swing state Colorado's political fights.
"He literally physically assaulted me by punching me in the face,' Yob wrote on Facebook about the dust-up at a bar on Mackinac Island Thursday night.
Reason dictates that the punch wasn't over nothing, but we haven't yet heard what led to it. Beeson didn't respond to a request for his side of the story, but Rubio's Colorado chairman, Josh Penry, the former Colorado Senate Republican leader who's worked with Beeson, weighed in.
"I suspect Rich would handle it differently if given a do-over, but the whole drama queen routine is getting to be a little much," Penry said Monday morning. "This wasn't exactly Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr.
"From the category of news that actually does matter – thanks to a couple home run debate performances — Marco is making his move in a big way."
Rubio has been cited as one of the big winners in Thursday night's debate, surging to 14 percent support in the latest national CNN/ORC poll for third place. Carly Fiorina moved into second place behind Donald Trump after the debate with 15 percent. Paul is in eighth place at 4 percent.


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Saturday, September 14, 2013
Marc Faber on The Coming FOMC Meeting & QE Tapering
Regarding the September 17-18 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on QE tapering, "I think maybe they will taper 5 or 10 or 20 billion dollars off the current $85-billion monthly purchase of assets, and they would say they will reassess the situation depending on economic and market conditions. - in nationmultimedia
Marc Faber is an international investor known for his uncanny predictions of the stock market and futures markets around the world.
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Meetings consume lot's of time. It's where business is done. Or rather, where business should be done.
Yet, we all experience bad meetings. But it need not be this way.
Here are five top tips to screw up a team meeting … and ways to to turn a bad meeting to good.
1. So You Need a Meeting?
The best way to screw up a meeting and waste plenty of time is to gather people together for no apparent reason.
Simple eh?
Sounds familiar? Do you get invited to rolling meetings and weekly catch-up sessions? Or, meetings with no agenda?
My advice … don't go.
Better still, ask the organiser to explain the purpose of the meeting. Make sure the meeting is necessary before attending. You may find it's easier to accomplish the goal with a conversation or using email or collaboration tools.
So, make sure you don't screw up meetings … set the example. The effective meeting organiser is clear about the objective, always states the purpose of the meeting in the invite and again at the start of the meeting.
2. Stick to the Agenda
Another great way to screw up a meeting is to take it off-piste. Create unnecessary side conversations and spend time telling everyone how great your latest project is doing.
Once again, become a beacon of good practice and help the meeting organiser to keep the discussion centred and avoid those unnecessary side conversations.
So, make efforts to make sure the meeting is effective and provides the best opportunity to do business.
And, of course, always have a freshly prepared agenda that makes it clear to everyone why they are meeting. Is it to solve a problem? To seek a decision? Or, to proceed to the next stage of a project?
3. Loose the Passengers
Okay, this is a favourite.
Pull lots of people away from their busy schedule to find that the key decision maker isn't there. That really screws up a meeting!
When a meeting is needed to accomplish your goal, check availability with those participants who must attend for the meeting to succeed. And, if they're unavailable, postpone the meeting rather than holding a meeting without critical people attending.
And, if a delegate attends in their place, make sure they come with the authority to make decisions.
Otherwise, postpone and reschedule the meeting.
Effective meetings always involve the right people.
4. Save a Minute or Two
This one is priceless … and I'm sure you've witnessed it many times. You go to a meeting and no one can quite remember what was agreed at the last meeting. Before you know it, you spend most of the meeting going over the same ground as last time.
This has to be one of the best ways to screw up a meeting. It guarantees time wasting, every time!
Of course, it's rather easy to overcome this problem.
Simply agree and record actions and decisions as you go.
You don't need to go into chapter and verse. A simple and concise record is all that is needed for an effective meeting.
Just make sure it includes the who?, what?, why?, when? and how much?
5. Give Yourself a Break
Another regular trick for screwing up a meeting is to start late.
I'm sure you're familiar with this. Key people are so busy attending other meetings that they struggle to get from one meeting to another.
Scheduling back-to-back meetings is a great way to frustrate people.
Sooner or later they are exhausted or overwhelmed. Running from meeting to meeting, makes them late for appointments and deprives them of the opportunity to keep on top of their work and unanswered emails.
What can you do?
Quite simply, insist on finishing 5 or 10 minutes early for every meeting. If you've followed so far, you'll realise that what would be done in 60 minutes can easily be done in 50 with a little focus and discipline.
So, resist the temptation to set meetings to start and finish using the default in your calendar and send meeting requests that end 5 minutes early every half-hour, and 10 minutes before the hour.
This will help you, and everyone else, to get things done more effectively.
Remember, the purpose of a meeting is to get business done. So, next time you need to gather people together, make sure you follow these tips for effective meetings. That is, unless you're intent on screwing things up.
What's your best meeting gripe?
How do you make sure meetings are efficient and effective?
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Pakistan Navy on Saturday successfully launched air-to-surface anti-ship missile in the Arabian Sea on Saturday, according to a statement by a Navy spokesperson. Pakistan Navy Helicopter Sea King conducted live weapon firing by test firing air-to-surface anti-ship missile, which successfully hit the intended target with pinpoint accuracy, reaffirming the weapon's lethality and offensive punch of the Pakistan Navy fleet, the statement said.Attending the event , Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah praised the combat readiness of the fleet. "The successful firing by Pakistan Navy Helicopter Sea King is reflective of high state of readiness and professionalism of Pakistan Navy fleet," he said.Admiral Zakaullah also expressed his complete satisfaction at the combat readiness of Pakistan Navy fleet and reaffirmed the resolve of Pakistan Navy to ensure the country's seaward defence and safeguard maritime interests at all costs, Geo TV reported.(ANI)
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There are a raft of calculations to carry out when planning to take out a home mortgage. Every facet of your income and outgoings needs to be assessed and sorted through to ascertain just how much you can afford on the repayments.
While this whole process is certainly manageable, especially if you use a helpful mortgage calculator, how can the entire investment be made more sustainable? Well, the answer lies in positive gearing.
A positively geared property is one that makes more money than its outlay.
What is positive gearing?
Positive gearing is a term most commonly used by those who are pursuing properties for investment purposes. Research from BNZ suggested that a positively geared property is one that essentially makes more money than its outlay.
The most common form of this is a home or apartment that accrues money from rent. This income then adds up to more than the outstanding loan. On Property pointed out that this is widely known as a 'cash flow property', as it can essentially act as a supplementary source of income for its owner.
Alongside that, there are a number of other benefits that typically accompany a positively geared investment property:
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