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It's no secret that for many producers the past few years have been challenging. The days of $7 corn and $15 beans are more than five years in the rearview mirror and it takes a sharper pencil these days to be profitable and maintain a viable farming operation.
Farm efficiency can be obtained in many different ways. A good farm tax expert can be extremely valuable. Some farmers focus on being better marketers. Others key in on reducing costs of inputs and understanding government programs. Using new technologies can help an operator better understand how resources are being used. Working with a banker to effectively manage capital is very important to other operators.
Few farmers, however, have the time or resources necessary to study all of the areas where efficiencies can be gained. But in these times of lower margins, it's worth taking a look at areas you might have ignored over the past few years or strategies that you may need to take a second look at.
Ag technology has come a long way in the past five years, and in general is now more affordable to more producers. Seth Robinson of AgriVision Equipment Group (John Deere) in Winterset, Iowa, says their 3i service often more than pays for the cost of the program for many farmers.
"The 3i program divides your land into three zones from high producing to low producing land and we've seen situations where we can raise production in all zones because the data the system collects can allow decisions like planting rates and fertilizing rates to be made on a micro basis. We price 3i on a per bushel basis according to the number of services the farmer wants help with, so we are tied to the growing season and varying conditions, just like the grower."
Granular is another digital ag solution that consists of products that help farms track their inputs, outputs, crop planning, financial forecasts, and workflow. Their Farm Management Software (FMS) helps farmers understand profitability by field by organizing the numerous data points on the farm.
Dakota Hoben, Customer Success Manager with Granular says, "We typically find farms that are 2,000 acres and above really value the product. But we can work with farms anywhere from 1,000 – 50,000 acres."
The software is priced on a per acre basis for about $3 and includes software, customer success manager, and support.
In today's world, time is money – especially during planting and harvest seasons. Applications using smartphones can reduce much of the time it takes to resolve issues. Apps like AgriSync allow farmers to connect with their local, trusted agribusiness consultants for help adopting and implementing new technologies.
Broad based technology has also entered the world of ag finance. Steven Johnson, Iowa State University Extension Farm Management Specialist, said in a recent farmer meeting to Farm Credit Services members in Red Oak, Iowa, that producers who are customers of Farm Credit Services should consider using their AgriPoint technology to move money between accounts, pay bills, wire money and make payments. AgriPoint also offers tools to create balance sheets, cash flows, what-if scenarios, and the ability to apply checks as payments on your desktop or mobile device.
Although no one has a crystal ball when it comes to selling commodities, there are ways to certainly put the odds in your favor. Johnson of Iowa State University said understanding your localized historical basis information can add many cents per bushel to the average selling price of corn and beans when part of an overall marketing strategy. He believes better days are ahead, demand for animal protein will increase demand for grain and current conditions could represent a trough of the 5-7 year cycle.
Tax Strategies
In 1935, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Judge Learned Hand said, "Anyone may arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be as low as possible; he is not bound to choose that pattern which best pays the treasury. There is not even a patriotic duty to increase one's taxes." The U.S. tax code offers numerous opportunities for those in agriculture to use legal means to reduce their taxes. Karen Havens, a CPA in Greenfield, Iowa, who caters to farm clients, believes you can be creative while being ethical and legal.
"Farming has progressed to where business knowledge is essential, from choosing the right business structure to accurate records, tax planning, asset acquisition, cash flows and dealing with lenders. Farmers need to be aware of various tax strategies available to choose strategies that might benefit his particular circumstances, such as retirement funding, employees with employee health benefits, the Domestic Production Deduction, estate or succession planning, as well as other ideas. Finding knowledgeable professionals to help navigate the maze of options is critical."
Other strategies that can serve double-duty as both cost-reducers and tax-savers for specific situations include establishing your own captive insurance companies for property casualty coverage, creating conservation easements through land trusts to potentially generate both income tax credits and deductions, and for farmers close to retirement starting cash balance plans to create deductions, postpone taxes and fund retirement. These strategies are not new and not exclusive to agriculture but will most likely grow in popularity as some farmers get closer to retirement and the average farm operation continues to grow.
Government Programs
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Farm Service Agency (FSA) division, offers many programs designed to aid farmers in becoming more efficient and potentially improve profitability. Producers are typically fairly well versed on the more popular FSA programs such as the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs that were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. Agriculture Loss Coverage-County (ARC-CO) provides revenue loss coverage at the county level. ARC-CO payments are issued when the actual county crop revenue of a covered commodity is less than the ARC-CO guarantee for the covered commodity. Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program payments are issued when the effective price of a covered commodity is less than the respective reference price for that commodity. The effective price equals the higher of the market year average price (MYA) or the national average loan rate for the covered commodity.
Another popular FSA program is the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). CRP is a land conservation program administered by FSA. In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality.
Beyond that, there are other programs available that are less well known, such as Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), which provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory, or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters.
In addition, FSA has many different types of farms loans, such as Guaranteed Farm Loan Programs that help family farmers and ranchers obtain loans from USDA-approved commercial lenders at reasonable terms to buy farmland or finance agricultural production. There are beginning farmer loan programs, minority and women farmer loan programs and emergency farm loans.
No one relishes the idea of purchasing insurance, yet there have never been more assets at risk in farming than there is today. Finding effective insurance strategies is a must, and finding efficient ways of paying for insurance is also critical.
"To be the most efficient with their coverage farmers really need to sit down with their agent on an annual basis and review coverage limits," said Jamie Travis of Hometown Insurance in Creston, Iowa. "I advise my farmers to take risk where they can afford to and save premium. Many times farmers do not have adequate coverage for their liability exposure. Umbrellas are relatively inexpensive and they provide coverage in areas where farmers cannot afford to take risk. If someone is injured or killed as a result of a farmer's negligence, their responsibility to the injured party could be significantly more than their liability limit. Adequate umbrella coverage can avoid being forced to sell assets in order to indemnify an injured party."
In summary
According to futurist Jim Carroll (www.jimcarroll.com) estimates are that the world population will increase nearly 50 percent to almost 9 billion by 2050. As a result, he predicts a great future for agriculture. To meet the demand, he predicts everyone in agriculture will need to be more efficient. Producers will have to continue to focus on smarter, better, more efficient strategies in order to stay competitive and thrive. To do that, they'll need to seek out professionals in many disciplines to keep them up to date on trends and strategies that can help them stay efficient, improve their profitability and achieve their long-term goals.
Mike Moffitt is a Chartered Financial Consultant and founder of Cornerstone Financial Group with offices in West Des Moines, Iowa, and Creston, Iowa. Using his strategic partner network of professionals in accounting, legal and other key disciplines, he works closely with farmers and ag business owners on strategies that seek to help them grow their business and/or prepare for retirement. He can be reached at 641-782-5577. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Advantage Investment Management, a registered investment advisor. Cornerstone Financial Group and Advantage Investment Management are separate entities from LPL Financial. Other companies and their services mentioned in this article are not affiliated with LPL Financial and Cornerstone Financial Group.
The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax or legal advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all individuals or will yield positive outcomes.


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Therapists at Good Shepherd's Health and Technology Center are using Pilates as part of rehabilitation to improve strength and movement in the body.
During the initial evaluation, therapists assess whether Pilates will benefit the patient. When appropriate, Pilates is utilized as one component of the individualized therapy plan.
Using specialized Pilates exercises, therapists at Good Shepherd are able to lessen and eliminate pain with movement integration. Pilates equipment can be adjusted to work different muscles and make exercises more challenging for patients as they progress.
Pilates is versatile, offering a range of benefits to many people. Similar to the way water provides resistance in aquatic physical therapy, Pilates uses spring tension to provide resistance. Pilates can be used with patients who suffer from back and neck pain, spinal cord injuries, as well as arthritic clients, multiple sclerosis clients and even people looking to take control of their fall risk.
Pilates' benefits include:
- Reinforced rehabilitation techniques - postural alignment, muscle performance and motor control
- Balanced muscular development
- Greater ease with performance
- Stronger core stability
- Improved coordination and balance
- Increased strength and flexibility
At Good Shepherd, Pilates is taught by a physical therapist who also is certified by the Pilates Method Alliance.
Learn more about physical therapy-based Pilates in our Be Well Blog.
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About NanoMaterials
"NanoMaterials Ltd." (Apnano), a cleantech company operating in the field of Nanotechnology, was established in 2002 and after its acquisition in 2013 became a fully owned subsidiary of the leading American company "Nanotech Industrial Solutions, Inc." (NIS). NanoMaterials specializes in development and production of inorganic, multi-layered nanofullerenes and nanotubes, based on exclusively patented platform technology developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science. These tungsten disulfide (WS2) based nanomaterials opened up new possibilities for developing extreme performance lubricants, coatings and polymer composites. The composition and morphology of these materials create a unique mechanism of friction-induced tribofilm release. The exfoliated nanoparticles attach to working-surfaces, fill in wear crevices and coat working surfaces with a continuous super-lubrication layer. This "surface reconditioning" effect was instrumental in the successful development of NIS's Corp, award winning NanoLub® family of Extreme Pressure (EP) Anti-Wear (AW) and Anti-Friction (AF) lubrication additives. The Company's R&D department is involved in extensive research and testing for additional WS2 based applications in the field of lubricants, coatings and polymer composites for such industries as defense, mining and metalworking.
About NIS
NanoMaterials Ltd. is part of Nanotech Industrial Solutions Inc., a US based corporation. NIS's global corporate office, commercialization R&D lab, manufacturing, blending and packaging facilities are located in Avenel, NJ. Read more…
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Boris Krichevski, General Manager
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- M.A in management from the Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia
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- Vast experience in management and representation positions in Russia and Israel
Dr. Alex Margolin, C.O.O
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Weizmann Institute of Science
- M. Sc. from the Russian University of Chemical Engineering. Specialist in synthesis of inorganic fullerene nanoparticles
- On board since 2006
- 20 scientific papers & patents in the field of explosives and nanotechnology.
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- Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry, Hebrew University
- Head of the Department of Materials and Interfaces at WIS
- Director of the Helen and Milton Kimmel Center for Nanoscale Science
- Holder of the Drake Family Chair in Nanotechnology at WIS
- Written more than 250 scientific articles and granted over 20 patents
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The Hope House and Serenity Salon The Hope house is the Denver area's only "Sufficiency Program" for teen moms. As all of us here at Serenity reflect back on an amazing and successful 2015, we also are taking the time to give to others less fortunate than we are. Our relationship with The Hope House is a perfect example of how our Serenity family contributes to local organizations which enrich and enhance people's lives. Being a mom is tough enough. As any of you moms out there already know, to be a successful mom requires full commitment, unconditional love and tremendous effort. Being a teen mom is that much more.
Denver's Premier Hair and Fashion Event – Red Ball Serenity salon once again participated in Denver's premier hair and fashion event – Red Ball. Every November Serenity Salon assists with this amazing event dedicated to creating awareness for World AIDS Day and the Denver Colorado AIDS Project. Red Ball is a hip and cutting-edge runway experience. The event is an ultra-chic signature event of Denver Colorado AIDS Project that blends high-end fashion from a number of local designers, innovative and outrageous hairstyles from over a dozen local salons and exquisite make up artistry to produce an evening of style! A fun cocktail reception, followed by an evening of top-notch entertainers and.
Serenity has some amazing December salon specials. December is such a wonderful time at our salon. December offers festivity and special times with family and friends. Of course, you'll need to look your best at holiday parties. This months specials are designed to do just that. Colorado is a dry climate, which makes it extremely important that you take extra care to protect your hair from becoming overly dry. Kerastase's Nutri Thermique line provides the nourishment and moisture your hair has been looking for. For the month of December we are offering the Nutri Thermique line at a substantial discount! 20% off on the entire Thermique line. A holiday favorite.


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"Guardian Angel" Trusts: The New Wave of Estate Planning
By: Bryan M. Etter, Esq.
Introduction to Estate Planning Benefits
What is Estate Planning? That's a question that far too few of our community members ever get around to asking themselves. When they do, the most typical answers presumably are along the lines of "something that extremely wealthy people do." This vastly under-inclusive description originates from a common misconception—that the goal of Estate Planning is to minimize federal and/or state Estate Taxes. While mitigating the threat of Estate Taxes is a primary objective of a select few, "Asset Protection" and the ability to customize distribution wishes are foundational interests that nearly every parent who owns a dollar should at least be made aware of. At a minimum, the purpose of this article is to open the eyes of the hard-working, family oriented majority, as to the overwhelming importance of Estate Planning.
Estate Taxes: The Empty Threat
Estate Taxes are a tax on property transferred from a deceased person to their heirs.1 Any time the word "tax" rudely barges into a conversation, it's only natural for participants to put themselves on high alert and seek cover. In that case, certain Estate Planning tools (i.e., ILITs, IDGTs) can serve as "pixie dust" for high net worth individuals, with the ability to remove assets from one's taxable estate.2 When the fact pattern lends itself, Irrevocable Trust planning can save an estate representative the trauma of having to write quite the painful check.
The good news is that the federal estate tax exemption is $5,490,000 per person ($10,980,000 per married couple) in 2017.3 Therefore, this tax is only levied on estates well in excess of what most Americans would consider an astronomical threshold—high level executive, athlete and entertainer territory, in the majority's perception. Since federal Estate Taxes are only levied on very large estates, only .2% (2 out of every 1,000) of estates cut a check of any amount to the IRS after a person passes away.4 Although the State of Connecticut also enjoys putting on its creditor hat, as it imposes its own tax on estates in excess of $2,000,000 per person, Estate Taxes only comprised .87% of the total Connecticut tax burden as of 2014.5 It is clear that the vast majority of us could stop reading right this minute if Estate Planning had nothing more to offer than a shield against taxation.
Wills: Why Your Children are Left Exposed
Now that we've diffused the idea that Estate Tax avoidance reins king, and humbled ourselves in the process, let's turn our attention to the opposite end of the spectrum, and squash an Estate Planning bug—the Will. Wills, and even certain trusts that call for "outright" distributions, are grossly deficient when it comes to protecting assets for the next generation. "Everything will go equally to my children," without any associated trust language, results in lump sum inheritances completely devoid of legal protections or direction. For example, if a young boy's parents pass away tragically when he is 12, everything he inherits from them will instantly become available for him to spend as he pleases the day he turns 18 years of age.6 It isn't difficult to envision how this scenario could result in highly negative outcomes. Young adults aren't generally known for their decision-making prowess under perfect circumstances, let alone when they have unbridled access to funds without the oversight and support of their natural parents. We are doing our children a terrible disservice if we fail to capitalize on the phenomenal tools that reside on the fingertips of our community's Estate Planning attorneys.
Revocable Living Trusts: Becoming Your Family's "Guardian Angel"
If Irrevocable Trust planning is "too much" in many circumstances, yet simple Wills are "too little," where is the appropriate middle ground for the average Connecticut resident? In many cases, the Estate Planning "sweet spot" is Revocable Living Trust ("RLT") planning, with built in "continuing lifetime" trusts for the Grantor's (i.e., the creator of the trust) children. When skillfully crafted, this marriage of Estate Planning tool and design structure has the capacity to achieve a pair of immensely powerful goals—Asset Protection for the beneficiaries, and customized control over distributions for the RLT Grantor.7
A. Asset Protection for Trust Beneficiaries
"Asset Protection" is a term generally applied to proactive legal actions that limit the ability of one's creditors from accessing one's property.8 In this context, the term does not refer to protections afforded to assets owned by an RLT during the Grantor's life. The revocable nature of the document is evaluated as the Grantor retaining too much control over the trust assets to grant immediate lifetime protection. Generally speaking, there is an inverse relationship between control and protection.9 The result—creditors may "step into the shoes" of the Grantor regarding the ability to access funds, thus eroding any protection prior to the Grantor's death. So how do we structure the RLT to create those highly desired shields against divorce, lawsuits and creditors, relating to assets transferred to the next generation? While there are no bullet-proof, "black and white" rules, the most protective RLTs are those that employ an Independent Trustee to make fully discretionary distributions to trust beneficiaries.10 That said, creative alternatives are at our disposal in order to maintain a high level of protection without entirely sacrificing convenience.
An Independent Trustee is one who is not related to the trust beneficiary, and does not stand to inherit any property under the trust.11 The more independent the Trustee, the less control is thought to be in the hands of the beneficiary—a textbook fact pattern to inflate protection. Perhaps even more important than the selection of Trustee is the level of discretion granted to make trust distributions. To achieve the highest level of protection of trust assets, a Trustee should be granted broad discretion "as to whether and when distributions may be made to beneficiaries."12 Trusts should be drafted with permissive distribution language (i.e., "may" as opposed to "shall" or "must") to achieve "discretionary" status. If the Trustee is forced to distribute for any reason, such as a mandatory payout of 50% of trust principal upon reaching age 35, then creditors can compel such distribution and attach to it.13 While the beneficiary is at the mercy of the Trustee's discretion, the fact that the beneficiary cannot unilaterally compel a trust distribution provides an extreme degree of Asset Protection.14
At first glance, the potential for major inconvenience caused by a third party serving as the gatekeeper for trust funds may strike some as a deterrent. That concern, while significant in theory, should not cause a great deal of angst. A savvy Estate Planner can provide creative solutions so that a family can have their cake and eat it too. One of my favorite scenarios to help preserve Asset Protection when a client prefers their adult child to serve as their own Trustee is a "safety net" called a Trust Advisor. When an independent Trust Advisor may remove and replace beneficiary-Trustees with an Independent Trustee, and that ability is exclusive to the Trust Advisor, the Asset Protection needle moves in our favor.15
Additionally, protection may be preserved if a beneficiary-Trustee successfully plays within the rules of pre-defined standards for making distributions of trust property. The most common "ascertainable standard" is Health, Education, Maintenance and Support (the "HEMS" standard), which is designed to give the Trustee parameters regarding the Grantor's intent as to how trust funds should be used.16 The fact that distributions are "restricted" to the HEMS standard appeases the courts, although the term "maintenance" in particular can be viewed as extremely broad. So, while the courts require the beneficiary's absence of control as a condition of granting protection as a general rule, layers of nuance may be leveraged to achieve the desired outcome without overly burdening or restricting the next generation.
B. Customized Control over Trust Distributions
Asset Protection has now been well established as a recommended primary focus of Estate Planning. If protection is the cake, the ability to customize distribution rules to specifically fit the Grantor's values and family dynamics is the icing. An RLT can be thought of as a blank canvas, and the role of the Estate Planning attorney is to help the Grantor paint the most beautiful picture possible for its family. If the Grantor wishes to see trust funds expended for life experiences, such as travel, then language to that effect can appear in the trust, which guides the Trustee when exercising its discretion.17 If maintaining family harmony and close relationships in the future is wearing on the Grantor's mind, language can appear that incentivizes the beneficiaries to meet the Grantor's goals. The ability to customize distribution language is at the core of trust planning, and represents a golden opportunity to not just pass "stuff" to the next generation, but to truly leave a legacy as a caring and positive influence.
Estate Planning is far more than the "cookie cutter" creation of documents designed for tax avoidance and wealth preservation solely reserved for the rich and famous. It is a multi-faceted exercise that the vast majority of our community members should engage in. Protecting what we have, whether it's $1 or $10,000,000, for the benefit of the ones we care for the most, is at the heart of this legal practice area. The opportunity to leave custom wishes within one's RLT that truly reflects their values, so that the parenting role can continue from the grave, further injects exponential value into the Estate Planning process. Capitalizing on these core Estate Planning benefits is a screaming declaration of love for one's family—one that signifies that a "Guardian Angel" will be with them as the pages of life continue to turn.
1 https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estate-tax
2 The practice of transferring assets into an Irrevocable Trust is what some legal professionals consider "true" Asset Protection planning. In addition to removing assets from the Grantor's estate for Estate Tax purposes, said practice can also shield assets from the infinitely threatening auditing power of the Medicaid (Title XIX) system, subject to a 5-year lookback period. For purposes of this article, "Asset Protection" refers to protective benefits enjoyed by estate beneficiaries after the Grantor has passed away, to the extent the value of the decedent's estate hasn't been eroded by gifting, spending, etc.
3 http://www.natlawreview.com/article/2017-estate-gift-and-gst-tax-update-what-means-your-current-will-revocable-trust-and; This exemption can be "burned down" by lifetime gifts in excess of the current annual gift tax exclusion of $14,000, and is also indexed for inflation.
4 Joint Committee on Taxation, "History, Present Law, and Analysis of the Federal Wealth Transfer Tax System," March 16, 2015, https://www.jct.gov/publications.html?func=startdown&id=4744.
5 http://www.ct.gov/drs/lib/drs/DRSTaxIncidenceReport2014.pdf (page 56).
6 https://www.legalconsumer.com/inheritancelaw/?ST=CT
7 Attorney Bryan M. Etter of Wiley Etter, LLC has branded these tools as "Guardian Angel" Trusts, due to the powerful protection and control benefits discussed in depth hereinafter.
8 https://www.assetprotectionplanners.com/planning/
9 https://www.forbes.com/sites/jayadkisson/2011/07/13/ten-rules-for-asset-protection-planning/#5b58538e3889
10 http://www.protect-your-wealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/drafting-trusts-for-max-asset-protection.pdf
11 http://www.nolo.com/dictionary/independent-trustee-term.html.
12 Black's Law Dictionary 1400 (6th ed., West 1990), supra n. 3, at 1510.
13 Peter Wendel, "Wills, Trusts, and Estates" (7th ed. 2005).
14 Restatement (Second) of Trusts §157(a) (2000), supra n. 4, at §155 cmt.
15 Stephen E. Greer, "The Alaska Dynasty Trust," 18 Alaska L. Rev. 253, 272 (2001).
16 Internal Revenue Code Section 2041(b)(1)(A).
17 http://comtrst.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/CDMB-Presentation-re-Discretionary-Distributions-A-Trustees-Guideline.pdf


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Did you know that sapphires make up a large portion of what could be the world's most famous engagement ring? When Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton, he presented his bride-to-be with his mother's engagement ring. Princess Diana's engagement ring featured a 12-carat blue sapphire, which was surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds. Both were set in 18-carat white gold.
At Fire & Ice, you will find an extensive selection of stunning sapphire jewelry that includes rings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Besides the signature blue sapphire, sapphires come in other hues as well. However, most people prefer the more vivid tones when it comes to sapphires. You will discover brilliant blue sapphire pieces at Fire & Ice like the sterling silver oval sapphire pendants and rings.
Sapphires are also the birthstone for September. So, if you are searching for a noteworthy present for a September birthday in your life, think sapphire. There are so many lovely choices at Fire & Ice, including a dazzling pair of sapphire stud earrings. Pick from several stunning choices. Mark your 45th wedding anniversary with a beautiful sapphire ring, pendant or bracelet.
Whatever the cause for celebration or just to buy something special for yourself, explore the dazzling collection of sapphire gemstone jewelry at Fire & Ice. Shop at one of their 5 locations throughout Maryland or 2 stores in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Or, you can shop from the comfort of your own home with their delightful online store. Savor the timeless appeal of sapphires at Fire & Ice.
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We are Interior Designers first, but with a combined 100-plus years of experience in designing for healthcare, Post Acute Care and senior living, our design staff brings something truly unique, something beyond a basic love for healthcare design, to the table: passion for caring.
Beautiful, functional spaces with the needs of the resident at the center.
Invacare Interior Design employs evidence-based design principles to optimize the functionality of all spaces for the resident mix your facility is catering to—whether short-term rehab, memory care or skilled nursing, we have a deep understanding of the nuances of designing for, and appealing to, to these distinct resident populations.
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Official: 'We're not going to ruin Keeneland'
For all those racing fans worried about plans for expanding Lexington's racetrack, the track president has a message: "We're not going to ruin Keeneland."
Nick Nicholson said Friday that although the Breeders' Cup is something consultants were asked to consider in developing a master plan for the track, it wasn't the focus.
"We're doing this for April and October," Nicholson said of the track's meets. "We're not going to build a facility for a few days" out of a year.
In announcing the development of a master plan on Thursday, Keeneland said it had asked the architectural consultants to consider how it might accommodate thoroughbred racing's championships. Racing fans, along with breeders and owners, have often asked about the possibility of holding the event in Central Kentucky. It traditionally has been at much larger facilities.
Keeneland is known for an almost intimate atmosphere of very civilized racing and horse auctions.
Another thing the consultants were asked to consider: slots. "But not in this grandstand," Nicholson said firmly. And not in the sales pavilion or the barns area. Just as "something that may happen down the road," he said.
He said the track and sales company wants to explore how it might grow, and it wants the process to be as open as possible. The architectural consultants, HOK Sport, will be at an Aug. 25 meeting for public comments.
"What I was most afraid of is this initial gut reaction of, 'you're going to ruin Keeneland,'" he said. "Absolutely not. We're going to keep Keeneland Keeneland."
The ambiance, the ivy, the stonework, the trees — all staying. He swears.
Instead, any changes might be more behind-the-scenes. One of the consultants' first observations: Keeneland has a lot of prime real estate tied up in kitchens, which are on the finish line. "That's the way it's always been," Nicholson said. But the facilities were built for crowds of about 12,000, not the 20,000 to 30,000 Keeneland get on big weekends.


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Offered for sale is a scarce original Columbia Record Club issue of the 1977 soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever, featuring the Bee Gees.
About this copy: This is an early version of the album that includes the studio version of "Jive Talkin';" later pressings replaced that song with a live version.
The cover is still in the original shrink wrap and is M-. The discs are VG++, and just have a couple of very slight marks from being removed from the paper inner sleeves. These records have clearly seen very little play.
Background: This copy of Saturday Night Fever is a bit unusual in that it's an original record club issue. Unlike the regular issues, this version does not feature a gatefold cover.
It also has a silver label, rather than the beige label that was used on the copies sold in record stores. This version of the LP did not include custom inner sleeves.


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At its core, "brand building" actually means building a potential customer's trust in your company or product. Providing an online presence not only gives a customer access to your product or service, but it also provides a way for the customer to "check out" your company.
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Some may consider reviews a double-edged sword of conducting business on the World Wide Web, as there will always be that possibility of a receiving a negative one, fairly or not.
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Winter season and severe weather conditions are very challenging for Afghanistan. Particularly, people living in rural areas of the country have to face different sorts of hardships and troubles. In certain cases, those hardships come in the form of different calamities or natural disasters. As, the facilities to counter such disasters are minimum, the losses are mostly huge and, in certain cases, even result in the death of many innocent lives.
In one of similar incidents, at least, 12 people lost their lives in torrential rainfalls and floods in Kandahar province, while 18 others were wounded. Reports show that more than 379 families were influenced, while around 1,575 homes were destroyed in all the districts of Kandahar. At least, 1,200 people were rescued by the Air Force and security forces.
The incident is really tragic and shows how difficult the lives of the common and poor people of Afghanistan are. In winter and rainy season when floods hit different parts of the country, the ones who become the victims are the poor people who have ill-constructed houses and suffer from lack of facilities.
After any natural disaster in a particular locality, there are many issues that may rise if support does not reach to the effected people quickly. Moreover, it may take the victims a long time before they are able to live their lives the way they used to live, and by that time they may face problems like rise in diseases, malnutrition, lack of proper medication, hygiene issues and unavailability of shelters. Now that weather conditions have turned intense, the problems may multiply; therefore, it is really essential that speedy measures must be taken when there is any natural disaster. The concerned officials require to act prudently and make sure they reach to all those who have been affected.
The people, at the same time, can make efforts to support their countrymen. Particularly, those who are not influenced by the tragedy and have the capability to support others must stand for others support. They should feel the problems of others as their own and must show true patriotism at the time of trouble.
It is really tragic in Afghanistan that common Afghan people have not only been victimized by wars and conflicts but also by natural disasters. Whether it is avalanches, floods, famine or even earthquake, the severest of the shocks shake the existence of the poor and destitute. They are the most effected, in two different ways. First, they do not possess a strong and reliable shelter and other facilities that can safeguard them against the natural disasters, which make them easy victims. Second, the facilities that should be there after the disaster to minimize the level of destruction, never reach them, as they are at the remotest of the areas.
Leave the disaster aside, even when there are severe weather conditions, which cannot be even termed as disasters; the loss of life and property incurred by the poor Afghans is really immense. Every year, the severe cold weather victimizes many poor people as they do not have enough capacity to secure themselves. As the people in the affected areas, because of their wretched and torn shelters and no fuel or wood to burn, are being victimized, there is no enough support from the relevant officials to provide them the facilities to fight against the death. The result is misery. And when the severe cold weather turns into disasters in the form of avalanches, the incapacity of the government to help its people out of the disaster is further exposed.
There are many lives that can be saved through proper and timely efforts. Moreover, there are many other areas as well that are necessary to be given proper attention by the government so that such disasters and incidents should be properly handled. Among them making a very well-equipped and properly trained disaster management unit is the most important one. At the same time making the different parts of country accessible through proper roads is also vital. Many places happen to be in the remotest of the areas, where the rescue teams and equipment take a very lengthy time to reach as there are no proper roads.
Though security has been the most dominant issue in Afghanistan, there are many other issues as well that kill more people than the lack of security. The proper attention of the government in that regard and its services can save many lives. It requires to institutionalize its efforts and put to practice National Disaster Management Plan. Department for Disaster Preparedness must be improved and must be equipped and capacitated enough to carry out its responsibilities during and even before disasters.
The developed countries of the world, through institutionalized efforts, have minimized the risks of disasters and have the capacity to react rapidly when such disasters take place and thus save the valuable lives of its people as much as possible. Therefore, the government of Afghanistan must also pay consideration and concentration in such areas and must make sure that poor people do not lose their lives worthlessly.
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Winter season and severe weather conditions are very challenging for Afghanistan. Particularly, people living in rural areas of the country have to face different sorts of hardships and troubles. In certain cases, those hardships come in the form of different calamities or natural disasters. As, the facilities to counter such disasters are minimum, the losses are mostly huge and, in certain cases, even result in the death of many innocent lives.


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It's another piece of Stephen King film news - and this time it comes in the shape of a director for the long-awaited remake of The Stand.
The movie is set to be helmed by Josh Boone, a confirmed Stephen King fan, and previously director of The Fault On Our Stars and Stuck In Love - the latter of which featured a cameo from King himself. In addition, it seems it will now be a single movie, rather than split across several installments.
Previous rumours had included Scott Cooper, David Yates and Ben Affleck, but it seems that Boone has got the director's gig. The film will be produced by Roy Lee and Jimmy Miller.
King's The Stand was originally released in 1978, before being rereleased with revisions in 1990. It told the story of a post-apocalyptic battle between good and evil, following the proliferation of a deadly virus, and featured the antichrist figure Randall Flagg. A TV miniseries was made in 1994 starring Molly Ringwald amongst other stars - and again featured a King cameo.
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Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
This is the newly established department of the Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy. The department has well equipped with sophisticated instruments research laboratories. This is a two year full-time course. It was inaugurated in 2012. The curriculum includes the basic elements of Quality Assurance, using the "Systems" approach as it applies to industry, starting with raw materials, through the stages of on-line production and packaging, to finished products and legislation. Emphasis is placed on an industrial orientation, together with laboratory skills and techniques required in industry.


text: Another protest was called for Friday when parliament may start procedures on electing a new president [Marko Djurica/Reuters] Thousands of Kosovo's opposition supporters have called for the government to resign on the eighth anniversary of the country's declaration of independence, accusing it of violating the country's constitution in reaching deals with Serbia and Montenegro. Opposition supporters came from all over the country to Pristina for the rally on Wednesday. Al Jazeera's Stefan Goranovic, reporting from the capital, said more than 15,000 were estimated to have taken part in the event. "Opposition representatives are asking for the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Isa Mustafa and the Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci," our correspondent reported. The opposition rejects a deal between Kosovo and Serbia reached last year, giving more powers to ethnic Serbs in Kosovo. In December, the Constitutional Court decided that part of it was not in line with the constitution. The opposition also rejects a border demarcation deal with Montenegro and has called for a referendum or a new election. They have attempted to disrupt the work of parliament with tear gas, pepper spray and whistles. Shouting anti-government slogans, most of the participants in Wednesday's protest held Albania's red-and-black national flag at the Skanderbeg Square. Far fewer Kosovo flags were visible, along with a few US and German flags. "Kosovo will not allow itself to be led by people who have violated the constitution, its sovereignty," said Visar Ymeri, leader of the main opposition Self-Determination Movement party. Ymeri set a February 27 deadline for the government to resign and declare a new election, or "our protests will not stop". The rally participants dispersed peacefully. Another protest was called for Friday when parliament may start procedures on electing a new president. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci of the Democratic Party of Kosovo is the only self-declared candidate so far. "In a normal situation, there can be no presidential election when the people insist the government shouldn't stay in office for a single minute (longer)," Ymeri said. The government accuses the opposition of trying to come to power through violence. Inside Story: Kosovo's power struggle Earlier on Wednesday, the government held a ceremony to celebrate the eighth anniversary of the 2008 unilateral independence declaration with a military parade. "Such a government has a clear mandate. It has the legitimacy to serve the citizens who trusted it with the majority of votes in a democratic process accepted by the whole political spectrum in Kosovo," Prime Minister Isa Mustafa said. Kosovo's Western backers have denounced opposition-led violence, calling on the opposition to resolve the political crisis in parliament. Kosovo's independence has been recognised by 111 countries, including the US and major European Union nations. But it is rejected by Serbia, with support from Russia, which has blocked Kosovo from becoming a UN member. Kosovo and Serbia are holding EU-mediated talks to try to overcome their differences. SOURCE: Al Jazeera And AP Kosovo Politics Europe


text: Creative Katz created a website for the legendary Cleveland band, craw. Thanks to the hard work of writer and musician Hank Shteamer, who organized a successful Kickstarter campaign, craw's first three albums will be reissued through Northern Spy records. The website is an extension of Shteamer's mission to make Craw's music easily available and to, "…spur a reexamination of the band's place in the lineage of aggressive, challenging, radically unorthodox underground rock and metal."


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Know Your Copyrights: A Review of Copyright and Fair Use Rules for Digital Practices
By Jessica Martinez
From the beginning stages of research to the final steps of publishing, copyright rules are essential in understanding how to properly reproduce or link to sources in your own dissertation, article, website, or digital project. With this issue in mind and always at the forefront of student and faculty needs, the D-Lab hosted an informational workshop led by former copyright attorney and current U.C. Berkeley Library Scholarly Communication Officer, Rachael Samberg.


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GHENT, Belgium (AP) — Rami Anis braved the bombs of Aleppo, then was forced to leave his Syrian home for Turkey five years ago — all the while refusing to give up on an elusive dream of swimming in the Olympics.
He trained at the prestigious Galatasaray sports club in Istanbul, putting in lap after lap after lap, month after month. But soon, frustration set in because he was a refugee. That short window when a good athlete can truly become elite was closing fast. And he knew it.
"I could not swim for the club. I was just training without taking part. All the while, the war was lasting longer. And I was losing my best years as an athlete," he said in an interview with the Associated Press.
So last year, at age 24 already, he took a different dive into the water, and crossed on a rubber boat from Turkey into Greece — a stretch of Aegean Sea that has become the tomb of all too many refugees — before setting off a 2,000-mile (3,000 kilometers) trek through the Balkans and onwards to Germany and eventually Belgium.
Now, as part of the first official refugee team at the Games, Anis will be going to Rio — having lost some of his edge and many illusions along the way. Still, he clings to one.
"I wish from my heart that there will be no more refugees and we can go back and participate for our country," Anis said.
Not so long ago, he dreamt of being among the best swimmers in the world. He had competed in two world championships and a short-course world cup, finished second at the Asian championships. In short, he was looking to break through at an international level.
After arriving in Europe last fall, he thought he could make money swimming, and provide for his family. All too often though, swimming costs money instead of making it, despite the allure of Olympic gold.
"He didn't want to accept charity," said Carine Verbauwen, a former Olympic swimming finalist who later became a coach. The best deal she had for him was that he would not have to pay to swim at her club S&R Rozebroeken, some 30 miles (50 kilometers) west of Brussels. It doesn't quite have the ring of Galatasaray, but at least his Olympic dream was rekindled.
His problems, though, were not solved. Belgian bureaucracy loomed. After Anis was recognized as a refugee he had to look for housing. To get that, he had to prove how much he made. But for social security to give him such a paper, he had to have housing first, Verbauwen said.
Verbauwen said it was a Belgian Catch-22. "We didn't get the house because we didn't have the paper. We didn't get the paper because we didn't have a house," Verbauwen said.
So she looked around among friends and family for a kind spirit and instead of 6 hours of travel for 2 hours of training, he now only lives 25 kilometers (15 miles) from the pool.
Now, it is work on his form that counts, trying to overcome a half-year layoff from top-class training. Verbauwen said that for one month of rest, it takes two to come back. Little wonder Anis will not be challenging for 100-meter butterfly medals in Rio.
"If you don't swim six months then you have lost a lot," Verbauwen said. "It was very, very hard for him to do the training with my swimmers. He was so tired he could not do it anymore," she said.
Anis just wants to come out of the water, head held high.
"God willing, I will do a good enough job that satisfied the Olympic Committee and the Syrian people," he said.
Videojournalist Bishr El-Touni contributed to this report.
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Democratic Rep. Mike McMahon Fires Staffer for "Jewish Money" List
A Democratic representative from New York has fired his campaign spokesperson after she gave a newspaper a list of what she called "Jewish money" going to his Republican opponent.
In an effort to show that Republican challenger Mike Grimm has received most of his financial support from donors outside of New York's 13th district, Democratic Rep. Mike McMahon's re-election campaign gave the New York Observer a list of more than 80 Jewish donors to Grimm.
The list was entitled "Grimm Jewish Money Q2."
At least half a dozen of the donors on the list live on Staten Island, which is part of the 13th district.
"Where is Grimm's money coming from," Jennifer Nelson, McMahon's campaign spokesperson, asked the Observer. "There is a lot of Jewish money, a lot of money from people in Florida and Manhattan, retirees."
Nelson told the Observer she did not know how the campaign's finance team compiled the list, but she said that finance director Debra Solomon is Jewish and "knows a lot of people in that community."
Politico reports that McMahon has fired Nelson and apologized for her comments.
"These comments were entirely inappropriate and there is no place for this kind of behavior. I was outraged by these unfortunate remarks which were unauthorized and are in no way indicative of my beliefs or of my campaign," McMahon said. "I am proud to represent an incredibly diverse community and to enjoy an incredibly diverse base of support. Any comments that could serve to divide our community along religious or ethnic lines have no place in our community or my campaign. I sincerely apologize for her comments, and as she has since been terminated from our campaign, there will be no such incidents in the future."
Grimm said the list was an outrage.
"The fact that a U.S. Congressman would separate out any group by religion or even by ethnicity is nothing short of outrageous," he told the Observer. "This goes beyond politics."
The 13th district went to John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, and both McCain and his 2008 running mate Sarah Palin have endorsed Grimm, the blog RedState points out.CBSNews.com Special Report: Campaign 2010


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Not Everyone Is Leaving Illinois – Masochists Flock To The Land Of Lincoln
December 21st, 2016
ILLINOIS – On the heels of troubling news that close to 30,000 people exited the state in 2016, the Illinois government has hired a public relations company that has come up with a new state slogan, 'Enjoy Pain? Enjoy Illinois!'" "Not everyone is leaving Illinois. We do have some individuals coming into the state. To […]


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The comportment of this city's men often irks me as a proud Midwesterner. (No, we're not quite as "gentlemanly" as Southern Gentlemen, but we're also not from the states that keep trying to fly the Confederate Flag over capital buildings—so you decide who you want to take your advice from).
These recommendations (and occasionally impassioned supplications) largely applies to any well-mannered, able-bodied individual, with a few brain cells—man or woman—though the fashion tips are obviously biased. Here are some serious suggestions for your consideration.
*This applies to every single person riding a train
Seriously? Yes, you. Stand. For people on the train or on the bus, on a park bench or on any other publicly seat. I know not every city has public transportation, so not all of our mothers' can be held accountable for not teaching proper etiquette.
To supplement, let's clarify—it is absolutely inexcusable to not give up your seat to someone who needs it more than you. You simply cannot be so oblivious to your surroundings that said individual is left standing within half a car's length away from you. I see this all the time, especially in the mornings when everyone's antisocial. Any able-bodied citizen should stand for:
- The elderly – defined by anyone that looks like they're slower moving than you are
- Pregnant ladies – even if she's not pregnant, she'll probably appreciate the gesture and you'll look like a real gentleman
- Parents with children – short people are a handful and everyone should want you to have both hands on them instead of holding on to the train
- Folks with any level of handicap – again, even if you are mistaken, there is only an upside to offering another human being a seat
- Tired tourists – they've probably been walking all day and already think all East-Coasters are assholes—do you really want to prove them right?? Plus, don't you think you spent enough time sitting at your desk. Sitting for too long is bad for you according to this cool infograph.
- Anyone else who might need the seat (this is about raising what economists call the "aggregate utility" of the passengers—if someone else values that seat more than you, give it up and you're raising the total happiness of your environs)
Unless you're at a business-specific convention, you should never start a conversation like this!
There are so many better ways to make friends, connect with other human beings, and even pick up chicks than this limited question. Yeah, you're in DC, and you're proud that you graduated from a top school and finally have enough money to buy a nice suit. Congrats—you're just like everyone else in town.
I understand. I have a really cool job that makes me sound really smart (not to mention this baller blog I write for). But I would much rather leave people with an impression, whatever it may be, based on conversation rather than on the elevator pitch-version of my résumé.
Better alternatives include: "where are you from?" "did you hear/read/see…?" "have you ever…?" (the last one supplants pick-up lines particularly well—imagine an open-ended game of never-have-I-ever. Fact is, if you're half as crafty as your hot shot job would indicate, then you can come up with more interesting conversation. This isn't to say you should never ask, it is conversation after all, but try getting a little more info out of the way first.
You remember that New Yorker cover from a New Yorker's perspective? It's got Manhattan, street by street, the other Burroughs in the hinterland, the Hudson, with the massive swath of land housing the other 313 million Americans as a sliver on the horizon.
Don't be that way about DC. What happens within the Beltway is almost always designed to serve those other 313 million citizens—if not, the even broader world. So keep those people in mind.
Instead of trying to put on a decent face for the world, the city's men have descended into a deep dark corner of "I don't give a damn-dom." Please show a modicum of public decency for clothing decisions.
You would think that as a Midwesterner, I would only be concerned with the internal. No—I am often appalled by the lack of aesthetic concern that most people in Washington, D.C. show through their clothing choices.
Sometimes I want to call this "rumple-town," because of all the ill-fitted suits and rumpled outfits I see on my commute. And as a bureaucrat's paradise—ever self-selecting for geniuses who can't tell a Sharkskin from a Prince of Whales—perhaps Washington is predisposed to an influx of rumplers.
That doesn't need to be the case. I implore you—men of the Baltimore-Washington region—to please take better care of your personal appearance. Your body has shapes, as well, and you will make yourself look far more professional by just fitting your clothing to those shapes.
You do not have to read GQ every month, just follow these tips as to not look like a slob at work:
- Never, ever, ever buy pants that have "regular," straight" or "relaxed" printed anywhere on them
- Never, ever, ever buy shirts that have "regular," straight" or "relaxed" printed anywhere on them
- Try clothing on, that is actually your body's shape, stretch a bit to test it out and make sure you're not "bulging" anywhere
- Do not wear dark color shirts—there's something incredibly tacky and Office Space-ish about dark blue, green, or purple shirts, a fact often missed by new entrants into the work force. Colors are fine to play with, but keep them light.
- Iron your clothing—for the love of God, please make some effort here
- Do not buy your clothing at your local DiscountWarehouseCo—I know it's financially tempting, but I promise you will look horrific
In case you think I'm being a snob, I do not condone designer clothes. Gap, Express and dozens of other stores have slimmer sizes. You shouldn't be wearing tight clothing either, but
Among a host of fashion faux pas that plague this town, two laws of male footwear are commonly repudiated in Washington, D.C. I don't call these suggestions of men's footwear, recommendations or even rules. If not for fashion, then at least for the well-being of your feet!
Nay, these are laws.
- Never wear boxed-toed shoes (I once heard someone say that squared/boxed-toed shoes only exist to show other men what not to wear)
- All slip-on shoes must be loafers (none of those semi-dress shoes that don't have laces, tying shoes is not THAT hard)
- Always use a shoe tree (this is not particularly complicated, but it'll make you look approximately 3 x more professional)
Hope that helps!


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Yoon Space Design renovated and extended an existing house in Cheongdo, China to create a gallery space dedicated to the work of South Korean potter Jung Gil-Young. The principal exhibition space is nestled inside the main house, while a mirror-clad extension contrasts the traditional architecture of the original building.
The combination of natural materials and mirrors accentuate the surrounding landscape. The staircase that branches out of the main house reflects the vegetation and camouflages the architecture. The ground floor of the house is decorated with differently colored plywood, while the wall on one side features a window that frames the natural surroundings, including it in the exhibition.
Related: Chinese Artist Recycles Automobiles Into Transformer Robots, Builds Theme Park
The main gallery is accessed through a passageway on the ground floor and, together with a glass ceiling, maximizes the space. Dominated by a large "floating" table with the artist's exhibited artwork, the interior has a mysterious atmosphere. The side wing is accessed via the staircase and its sides are also clad with mirrors. The rest of the surfaces are bright red, emphasized by red lighting.
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I love snow. I always think that snow is the most magical thing that we've been given by nature and Goktengri. When I see a snowflake I always feel so blessed and calm. Nothing can make me angry at that moment at all.
I've experienced most intense blizzard in my life in this year. When you consider where I am from, It is understandable why I am doing a lot of deal about it. I am from south of Turkey. One of the hottest cities in the country is Adana. And that is place has never snow. So It was a big deal for me. So I decided to be more ready for the next time. Since we are in end season of Winter and everywhere is full of deals, It is the time to buy those chunky snow boots.
I am trying to put a list together which is all about stylish and designer-ish snow boots. My list is going to start with the most affordable ones since most of us are not able to give pay $750 for a boot I have a couple of affordable ones.
Mou Crocheted Snow Boot
$272–350 $104–179
Giuseppe Zanotti White Fur Snow Boots
$695 $368
Pajar Cade Waterproof Insulated Snow Boot $174.95
Sophia Webster Quentin Glittered Leather, Shearling and Mesh Snow Boots $595
Isabel Marant Camel Nowles Snow Boots $680
20mm Suede & Leather Snow Boots
$385 $269
Asos, Love Moschino Faux Fur Logo Snow Boots $222 (only small left)
ASOS ARDELL Lace Up Snow Boots $60
Moon Boot Overlay Lace up Snow Boots
$167 $126
Hunter Boots Original Snow Boots $245
UPDATE: These are all from last year. I checked it again for this year but I couldn't find nice designs like above. Still, I want to add the list in below from this season.


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professional wrestling that allows any moves or holds, including tripping, holding the legs with the arms, hitting, and twisting and bending the joints, with the aim of pinning the opponent on his shoulders.
This form of wrestling originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in North America; its sources go back to 17th-century American amateur catch-as-catch-can wrestling, which was based on British and Mayan wrestling. As a form of entertainment, commercial matches are presented in the USA, Great Britain, Italy, and a number of other capitalist countries; they are usually held in a ring and have a predetermined scenario.


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Mark 13:20 King James Version (KJV)
20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
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I have been getting a lot of questions about the brushes that I use for some of my looks- here it is! This complete set is from Hair and Makeup Addiction- the brushes are synthetic hair with bamboo wood handles plus Vegan friendly! Visit the site for other sets if you feel you don't need a complete one like this- there's sets for eyes, face and individual. So many uses for each one that you really don't need any other brushes. I know, at times, a big set like this can get confusing or overwhelming but don't you worry! You will find the name of the brush labeled on the handle- the names relate to the the purpose of the brush. Of course, you don't have to use it for the particular purpose/feature but hey at least you won't be left in a dark. I will do a more in-depth review of these brushes and how I like to use them.
I wanted to show you how Cricket looks like up close. It's gorgeous right? It's a smoky mid-tone plum with highlights of soft warm and cool glitter particles.
Now for the details of the look:
- Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance Primer
- MAC Ricepaper (highlight w/ The Shader Brush ), Uninterrupted Pro Longwear Shadow (transition color w/ The Blender Brush), Foile Shadow (in crease w/ the Highlighter Brush) and Sketch (outer corner wrapped around to lower lashline w/ The Detailer and blended out with The Crease Blender)
- Colour Pop Cricket Super Shock Shadow (lid)
- L.A. Girl Gel Glide Eyeliner in Champagne (inner half) and Gypsy Teal (outer half smudged out with The Liner Brush)
- Ardell Wispie Lashes
- Tarte Lights, Camera, Flashes Mascara
- MAC Nightmoth Lip Liner
- MAC Fashion Revival Matte Lipstick blended out with a clean Shader Brush
- MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Global Glow w/ the Blusher Brush
- Stila Liquid Highlighter with The Queen Brush
- MAC Desert Rose Blush w/ The Blusher Brush


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National Association Of Academies Of Science
Counties Manukau Health has developed a brand new workforce initiative referred to as Health Science Academies, which prepares Māori and Pasifika college students for a profession in health. It's also important for member academies to ascertain everlasting organisational constructions associated to gender. This bias could be replicated in the processes of nomination, analysis and choice of ladies and men, for instance, for research grants, fellowships, prizes, key features that contribute to constructing the scientific excellence that is related to honorific recognition of a person by an academy of science.
The InterAmerican Network of Academies of Sciences surveyed the partnership's 19 nationwide science academies in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. But the US academies' panel says that introducing the new consent requirements would gradual analysis unnecessarily because little hurt is more likely to come to an individual because of using saved biospecimens. IANAS Science Education Focal Points Meeting and Workshop for Science Teachers.
Three Turkish professionals dwelling in Tucson founded Sonoran Science Academy in 2001. The science academies reported on the full variety of academy members along with the variety of ladies academy members. There are also several elements of ladies's representation in science that we didn't discover within the present research. The South African academy surveyed 84 academies within the other world regions: Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, South Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, Western and Northern Europe, South Eastern Europe and Central and Eastern Europe.
Read about latest activities and reports of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine within the latest situation of In Focus magazine. The Union of the German Academies of Sciences and Humanities is the umbrella organisation of eight German academies of sciences and humanities. Most teens are out with buddies, enjoying video video games, or doing homework as an alternative of creating professional-Gulen charter school arguments in the same way that is been done in different comment board discussions. Student candidates ought to present the e-mail id of considered one of their lecturers or HoD accustomed to their work.
Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate discussed the company's whole-group approach to emergency management in an interview at a workshop hosted by the ResilientAmerica Roundtable last year. That's why the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the InterAmerican Network of Academies of Sciences embarked on a examine to gather baseline information about girls's representation in the membership and governance constructions of nationwide science academies. Report that includes the IANAS-Survey of Women within the Academies of the Americas.


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Consistent ratings success
On-air and Programme Management
Winner of the industry's biggest awards
More than 25 years of broadcasting experience
Talk show host and music jock
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"Graham absolutely understands the radio medium. He's a consummate professional, who works exceptionally hard to produce a great show."
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text: Anomaly tapped TH to produce Converse's New York "Made by You" exhibition, part of a global campaign celebrating the Chuck Taylor as the only shoe defined by its wearer. The exhibition included 200 portraits collected from around the world featuring intricate personal designs from everyday Chuck wearers as well as celebrity pairs from the likes of Andy Warhol, Patti Smith and Ron English. For the New York exhibition, Converse tasked TH to build 15 custom light boxes showcasing a selection of Chuck portraits. The light boxes were placed in the iconic Flatiron Plaza illuminating the area and offering an unmatched exhibition of the world's quintessential shoe. The activation also invited consumers to figuratively step into the shoes of these unique Chuck lovers with a 360-degree virtual reality experience using Google Cardboard Goggles.


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I am typing this outside.
Outside, I tell you.
North Texas is enjoying an unexpected burst of beautiful spring weather. Today the high will be 75, I believe. It is beautiful - as it has been for the past three days. So, it is afternoon, and I am sitting in a patio chair on the back porch, listening to birds chirp, while the Monkey pours sand into the water side of his sand/water table. Bliss!
I cannot believe the end of the school year is coming. We still have things to finish up, but most of the heavy lifting will be done in two weeks. I cannot wait! Already soccer is done, youth group is done, and this week Cub Scouts will be done! This means ArtGuy and I may actually see each other on a daily basis soon!
1) We had the Monkey's birthday party yesterday. He was so excited! This was the first birthday he "understood", so watching him was a lot of fun.
2) We keep telling the Monkey that, since he is now three, he is going to learn to use the potty and sleep in his own room. He does not look impressed.
3) I am shaving my legs every day, since the Monkey has taken it as his responsibility to do "leg checks" in public, then announcing to everyone in earshot that "Euw! Mommy, your legs have lots of prickles! I don't want to touch them." ....Thanks son.
4) The Young Adult is attending his Scottish Highland dance class three times a week this month. Three times a week equals 4 1/2 hours of rehearsal! I participated in the last five minutes of just their cool down on Friday, and my core muscles screamed in protest the rest of the weekend. I think if I could take that class, I would be in shape (or dead) in a month! Their cool-down - their cool-down, mind you - is what I have done as the main part of cardio exercise classes. Which confirms my theory that Highland Dance is not for wimps!
5) As nice as the weather is, I am sure it will be 105 degrees, like last year, by June 4, when we go to the Arlington Highland games for the next dancer competition.
6) Cookie Boy takes his swimming test for Boy Scouts tonight. The community pool has been too cool (due to the unseasonably cool weather) for us to practice much this past week. We have been practicing on dry land! Poor kid! Good luck!


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I wanted to replace my Facebook cover with something that I drew and I came up with these piggies. I really don't know what made me put them in tea cups =_= I was being as random as usual. Bean shaped pigs in tea cups, yay... =_=
Not sure if anyone has noticed but I have been drawing a lot recently... I needed a distraction from some overwhelming stuff, mostly petty issues though. I'm currently looking for a different outlet as I have exhausted my creative juices.


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Today the Pump-House comprises of a Visitor Centre and Cafe, Interpretative Centre, meeting rooms and event space. It also operates daily tours - the only publicly accessible intact piece of the Titanic's great legacy which is open in the city of her birthplace - Belfast.
The site is based in the Northern Ireland Science Park which is recreating, in the beginning of the 21st Century, the buzz that was here at the beginning of the 20th Century.
Guided tours offer visitors an in-depth tour of the Dock and Pump-House. Learn how this feat of Edwardian engineering worked, brought to life through state-of-the-art animation, and discover what it was like to work in the bottom of the Dry-Dock from an original 1911 Apprentice! Hear the powerful pumps in the Edwardian Pump-House through a fully integrated sound and light show. Interpretative panels, archive film footage, and computer generated imagery tell the story of the people, the ships and the technology.
Let the Guided Tour take you through this maritime marvel and follow the scale trail along the dock to find out just how big it really is! (tour lasts approximately one hour) Outside of these hours visitors are still welcome to visit to view and walk along the Dry-Dock and view the exterior of the Pump-House and HMS Caroline (no charge).
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JT with a stick not so easy to throw and capture
going with the flow
JT with a stick not so easy to throw and capture
Snow Covered Lower Yard Flooded too
Yes cold and I suppose pretty lol
I wanted to go for a walk and it read 8 F here in the yard and it didn't feel too bad, after what it had been like for 3 days here well below 0 F, with nasty winds. The kind that feel like they are cutting right into your skin.
So we bundled in layers all except for the poor dog. I wish she didn't hate coats.
It was a beautiful clear day a perfect one for a drive. Once I turned towards the coast the roads were all ours maybe they knew better.
Put a coat on to check these out or you will catch a CHILL
Not a soul out in this weather
The Beach was all ours from 2 PM till 4 PM
After I loaded the dog and my camera in the truck and warmed it up I went back to see if he was still OK and a pilot had placed a HUGE HEART up over the sea
it was beautiful but you will have to take my word for it unless I can find it on the web cam and show you. I was not going to run to the warm truck and go back out though now I am kicking myself as it was so pretty.
It was THIS COLD!
Wednesday it will be 50 F time to go to the beach!
On February 2 ND and 3 RD hundreds will jump in the Atlantic Ocean, along Hampton Beach, in Hampton NH (there is a WEB CAM) they call it the Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics
I will get some photos of it if it is not as cold as today WHICH WAS NUTS! We did have a nice walk and he did find treasure though brrrrr still trying to THAW!
JT grabbed her Frisbee and me the camera and we went to walk the property so I could pick up any branches that may have come down it the nasty winds. You will see there is no snow. Plenty chilly today. The cat for some reason was running like she was a kitten again she is 12 now. So I toss the disc over and over while making sure the cat did not leave and head out into the coyote filled woods, all the while capturing parts of our yard before it gets covered in snow, the 2 or 3 in. we had last week melted with warmer temps and torrential rains. The river is actually at flood stage or 2 in. below today. Time to share our stroll around the yard.
Still Green
Makes me miss Summer
Bird Food
Pretty even after frost and snow
Butterfly Bush
Empty Pods
Oak Leaves
GROUND COVER IN GREEN Continue reading "Winter Gardens At Home(updated)"


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Hey Beauties,
I wanted to share a fabulous post from one of the new blogs I'm following on hellocotton: Bellachique. She's a brilliant makeup blogger and sometimes shares inspirational posts. This particular post really spoke to me as I'm always learning new makeup techniques, pairings and all around ways of doing things. It's about trying different methods and tools with different types of make up; even when we feel discouraged by a product it's good to try different ways of using it with different tools because you might just find it to be an HG! This is exactly what I discovered with an angled contour brush used with powder blushes-pure perfection.
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New Transportation market report from Business Monitor International: "Vietnam Freight Transport Report Q3 2012"
Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/18/2012 -- Despite the fact that the macroeconomic picture across the globe currently looks bleak for this year - Vietnam's main export partners, the US, China and Japan, are all set to suffer slowdowns during 2012 - Vietnam's freight transport industry appears to be heading towards a period of sustained healthy growth in the mid term. The country's nickname of the 'factory of Asia' - a reputation based on the country's booming exports, which have buoyed the freight sector - still stands, although exports are set to be adversely affected by the predicted 'hard landing' in China this year, as well as a weak eurozone. Leading the way in terms of annual growth in 2012 will be the road sector, which is set for 6.97% growth. Taking second spot by mode will be air freight, with 5.72% growth predicted, while rail freight will also enjoy healthy growth of 5.29%. Inland waterways will perform well this year, with annual growth forecast to come in at 5.11%. Meanwhile, the maritime sector will be led by the port of Ho Chi Minh City, which is expected to see very healthy tonnage throughput rates not only in 2012 but in the mid term also.
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However, we caution that in order for the country to fully realise its potential, there must continue to be investment in the sector through to the long term, if Vietnam is to ward off the spectre of overcapacity. The country's existing infrastructure is sadly lacking and needs a considerable financial injection if it is to fulfil its potential.
Headline Industry Data
- 2012 rail freight tonnage is set to increase by 5.29% to 8.62mn tonnes.
- 2012 air freight tonnage is forecast to rise by 5.72% to 206,960 tonnes.
- Tonnage handled at the Port of Ho Chi Minh City in 2012 is forecast to grow 7.96% in 2012, whereas tonnage handled at the Port of Da Nang is forecast to increase 3.08%.
- 2012 road freight tonnage is forecast to grow by 6.97%.
- 2012 total trade is forecast to rise by 8.45%
Key Industry Trends
Saudia Expands Far East Connections As Middle Eastern Air Freight Sees Fastest 2011 Growth A new service that has been launched by Saudi Airlines Cargo is indicative of a range of trends emerging, namely the declining reliance of mainland China on the airport hubs of Hong Kong and Singapore, and the rapid growth of the Middle Eastern air cargo carriers. The freight wing of Saudi Airlines, Saudi Airlines Cargo (generally known as Saudia) launched a new dedicated freighter flight between the European hub of Brussels and the Chinese industrial centre of Guangzhou on March 4.
Maersk Line And BSNF Announce Asia-US Trade Route
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