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Beauty is dangerous mostly because it is misunderstood.
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SACRED HEART vs. BRYANT
Game 26 * February 8, 2012 * William H. Pitt Center * Fairfield, CT * 7:00 pm
The Storyline... Sacred Heart begins NEC Rivalry Week at home Wednesday night playing host to the Bryant Bulldogs. The Sacred Heart and Bryant match-up has been dubbed the "New England Knockout" by the NEC. The two teams will hook-up again on Saturday at Bryant. The Pioneers are 5-7 in league play and tied with Monmouth for seventh in the standings after a 66-57 win at FDU on Saturday. The Bulldogs have just one conference win on the year and have lost nine-straight.
All-Time Series vs. Bryant... Wednesday's game is the 23rd meeting between Sacred Heart and Bryant, with the Pioneers leading the series 13-9. Since the Bulldogs became a member of the NEC, SHU leads the series 5-1. The two teams split last year's meetings, each winning on the other's home court. Prior to the 2008-09 season, the two teams hadn't met on the hardwood since the 1997-98 campaign when SHU defeated Bryant 83-67 in the Pitt Center in the final game of the season. The two schools first met on the court in 1965-66, SHU's inaugural season.
The Coaches... Dave Bike (Sacred Heart '69) is in his 34th year as the head coach of Sacred Heart. He has a career record of 517-474, ranking him 20th among active coaches. Only Jim Boheim of Syracuse has spent more time coaching at one institution. He led the Pioneers to eight NCAA Division II tournaments and his 1985-86 team won the national championship while finishing 30-4. Bike was named the national Coach of the Year by the NABC following the title game. Tim O'Shea (Boston College '84) is in his fourth season on the Bryant University bench. Prior to becoming the seventh head coach in Bulldog program history, O'Shea spent seven seasons as the head coach at Ohio University where he recorded a 120-95 record. He led the Bobcats to the 2004-05 MAC Championship and spot in the NCAA Tournament. He had assistant coaching stints at Yale, Rhode Island and Boston College.
Up Next... SHU and Bryant will meet again on Saturday afternoon in Smithfield, RI.
Quick Hits...
- The Pioneers and Bulldogs are matched-up for back-to-back games during the NEC's third edition of "Rivalry Week". SHU took on in-state rival Quinnipiac during the past two seasons, splitting with the Bobcats in 2009-10 and dropping both meetings last year.
- Junior Shane Gibson saw his streak of seven-straight games with 20 or more points snapped at FDU with a 16 point outing. Gibson has fourteen 20-point games this season. He has 12 in his last 14 games.
- Gibson needs just eight points to tie Maurice Bailey's single season Division I scoring record of 542 points (2003-04).
- Gibson continues to lead in the NEC scoring race, averaging 21.6 ppg. That figure also ranks him seventh in the nation.
- In 12 NEC games, Gibson is averaging 24.9 ppg, five points more than second-ranked Ken Horton (19.8 ppg) of CCSU.
- Sophomore Louis Montes notched his second double double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds at Monmouth and scored 16 points in the win at FDU. Over his last six games, Montes has five starts and is averaging 15.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.
- Junior Justin Swidowski failed to score for the first time this year in the loss at Monmouth. Swidowski did match his season-high with 11 rebounds and set a new high of four blocks. He returned to the starting line-up at FDU (6-game stretch) and came-up with 10 points.
- Swidowski (11) and Montes (10) where the first teammates to pull down double digit rebounds in a game since Corey Hassan (12) and Liam Potter (10) accomplished it against CCSU in the 2009-10 season.
- Sophomore Evan Kelley returned to the starting line-up in last week's games for the first time since January 5th (7-game stretch). Evans did miss three games with an ankle injury.
- Injury Bug - Sophomore Chris Evans has missed the last three games with a knee injury and is considered questionable. SHU continues to be without the services of senior guard Steve Zazuri.
Last Meeting with Bryant... Sacred Heart's Shane Gibson poured in 24 points, none bigger then a three with 1:16 left to put the Pioneers up five on the way to an 83-77 win at Bryant on February 17, 2011. The Pioneers shot 54.9% from the field (28-51) and knocked down 10 of 19 from three to help snap a five-game losing streak. Forward Louis Montes scored a career-high 19 points with five rebounds, two blocks and two assists before fouling out. SHU's Evan Kelley scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half including a long three to beat the shot clock with 29 seconds left in the game to help seal the win. He matched his career-high for points and set a new career-high mark with six assists against no turnovers. Chris Evans made six-of-11 shots for 13 points in the win. Three's were the order of the day at least in the early going for both teams. The Pioneers opened the game three of five while Bryant was four-of-six from downtown in the game's first six minutes to lead 14-11 early. Bryant finished the first half shooting a scorching 66.7% from three (8-12) with Cecil Gresham leading the way with 19 of the Bulldogs 40 points. The Pioneers were equally impressive at offensive end, hitting 58.3% (14-24) but trailed 40-36 at the break. SHU was led by Montes who scored 13, making three-of-three from behind the arc. SHU held a 29-27 edge on the boards, leading to 18 second chance points. The Pioneers also did solid work in the paint, outscoring the Bulldogs 30-18. Sacred Heart held Bryant to just 36.7% shooting (10-28) including one-of-nine from three in the second half. Cecil Greshman finished with 29 points while Frankie Dobbs added 17 points with nine assists for Bryant.
Scouting the Bulldogs... The Bryant Bulldogs enter NEC Rivalry Week in the midst of a nine-game losing streak and tied with Fairleigh Dickinson at the bottom of the standings at 1-11. The Bulldogs are in their final season of reclassifying to Division I and are not eligible for the NEC Tournament until the 2012-13 season. Sophomore forward Alex Francis leads Bryant in scoring and is fifth in the NEC averaging 17.0 points per game. Francis is also one of the NEC's top-rebounders at 7.3 caroms per game. Junior Frankie Dobbs is 14th among the league leaders averaging 13.2 ppg. Dobbs ranks second in the NEC in assists, dishing out 4.54 per game. Junior guard Raphael Jordan is fifth in the league in three-point shooting, making 39.2% (29-74).
Facing the Bulldogs - Last 10 Meetings (SHU, 8-2)...
2/17/11 SHU 83 Bryant 77 Bryant University
1/15/11 Bryant 72 SHU 59 Pitt Center
1/23/10 SHU 84 Bryant 60 Pitt Center
1/14/10 SHU 72 Bryant 60 Bryant University
2/28/09 SHU 90 Bryant 60 Pitt Center
1/14/09 SHU 73 Bryant 64 Bryant University
2/16/98 SHU 83 Bryant 67 Pitt Center
12/20/96 Bryant 91 SHU 86 Bryant University
12/5/92 SHU 68 Bryant 68 SHU Gymnasium
1/5/92 SHU 96 Bryant 54 Bryant University
Pioneers in the NEC... Sacred Heart is in its 13th season of play in the Northeast Conference in 2011-12. The Pioneers are 95-137 in conference play since joining the league in 1999-2000. SHU has qualified for the Northeast Conference Tournament five times but saw a streak of four-straight seasons making the postseason snapped in 2009-10. The Pioneers best finish in the league was second, a feat they accomplished twice, in 2006-07 and 2008-09. SHU has made two NEC Championship game appearances, falling to Central Connecticut State in 2007 and losing to Mount St. Mary's at home in 2008.
Closing in on SHU History... Shane Gibson is closing in on the SHU Division I record for points scored in a season. He currently sits at 534, surpassing his 2010-11 season total. Maurice Bailey holds the record at 542 and Kibwe Trim and Corey Hassan are second with 537 points.
1. Maurice Bailey (27 gms) 542 - '03-'04
2. Kibwe Trim (28 gms) 537 - '05-'06
Corey Hassan (28 gms) 537 - '09-'10
4. Shane Gibson (24 gms) 534 - '11-'12
5. Shane Gibson (29 gms) 498 - '10-'11


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Between Christmas and New Year Emma and her parents went to work each day while Steve stayed at home or visited friends. One day Steve came home and overheard his parents talking. "I'd love to go Dave. I'm getting excited just thinking about it." His mother said. Dave sensed that his wife was about to finish with "but we can't go" and he interrupted her.
"It's been a long time, and you'd enjoy it Maureen, you know how much you enjoy all that attention and I enjoy watching you ." His father's voice went quiet and Steve did not hear all of what he said. "I know we haven't been to one for a long time but Dave we can't go.
What would we tell Steve and Emma?" "We'll tell them we've been invited to a New Year party. It's the truth. I'm sure they've got things they'd love to do together." "I'm sure they have." Maureen knew what it was that her son and daughter would do together if they had the chance.
"Well Maureen, that's it. It's decided. We're going." "Steve and Emma will want to know where we're going, and they'll want to know why they're not invited. " "We'll think of something to tell them." "No Dave, we can't go." His mother said firmly. "Maureen, we'll tell them that we're going to the nudist club party.
Emma won't go, she hasn't set foot in the place all year and Steve isn't a member anymore and won't be allowed in." Steve's mother said nothing. She was thinking about her husband's suggestion. Steve was curious and knew that if his parents were going to lie to him and Emma as to where they were going then they must have a guilty secret.
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"It sounds like it will be a good party, it's a pity Emma and I can't come." Said Steve. "Errr. What. . the er . the nudist club party." His father said hesitantly. Steve looked at his father. "Nudist club party! No, I don't think so! I was in the hall listening. I heard everything." Steve saw the colour drain from their faces and knew that he was on the right track.
"I never knew that you were into that sort of thing. And you dad, so you enjoy watching mum. Wow! The things you find out about your parents!" "Promise me. You won't say a word to Emma?" His mother asked. His mother's answer confirmed his suspicions. "Emma won't mind.
She's not innocent." "Steve! Don't say such a thing." His mother exclaimed. "You know it's true. She lost her virginity years ago and she was never innocent." Said Steve. "You're right. She's been to bed with a whole lot of people but innocence and Emma were never in bed together." His father said. Steve decided to go for the jackpot question. "How long have you been swingers?" His parent's looked at each other and gave each other the smallest of guilty looks.
"Years. Before you were born." His father said. Steve had won the jackpot. "Whose party is it?" "Linda and Bill." "WOW DAD! She's your sister. Can I come?" "Steve, now stop being silly. You know you can't come." His mother said.
"I'm serious. Why not?" "WHAT! You want to go to a swingers party with your parents." His father said. "Yeeeeh." "I don't believe this is happening." Steve's mum mumbled as her husband phoned his sister.
All three of them heard the ringing tone, and they listened to Linda's answer phone message before Dave recorded his message to his sister. "Hi Linda, it's Dave your loving brother.
Thanks for the invitation, Maureen and I will come to your New Year's party. Now don't be shocked but is it OK if Steve comes? Bye." Dave turned to his wife and son. "I've got work to do. If the phone rings it will probably be Linda, I'll answer it in the office." Said Dave. "You shouldn't have done that." His mother said after his father had gone up to his office. "Done what?" Asked Steve. "You shouldn't have listened to our conversation and come in like that." "Why not!
I enjoy sex. You and dad enjoy sex with other people, why shouldn't I join you?" "It's not right. It's bad enough that you and Emma do things together, and now you want to come to a sex party with us." They heard Emma come in through the front door. "Quiet. Don't say a word to her." His mother said. "Oh mum, she's not an inno ." Emma heard Steve talking as she came into the room and knew that he had stopped in mid sentence and that something was wrong.
"Hello." Emma kissed her mother on the cheek and looking at Steve she mouthed "what's wrong?" Steve gave a small shake of his head and mouthed "later", but Emma could not contain herself. "Mum. Is this about Steve and me?" "No. It's nothing. We were just having a private conversation." Her mother replied.
"Mum! It's about Steve and me isn't it? We're both consenting adults and if dad does find out about us then ." Just at that moment the phone rang, Emma was furthest away from it and expected Steve to answer it but he didn't move. "Are you going to answer that?" Asked Emma. "It's probably for your father. He's expecting Linda to phone him." Her mother replied.
Emma was standing behind the kitchen door when her father came in and he did not see her. "It's all agreed. Linda was a bit surprised but she say's it's OK for Steve to come to the party. All we have to do now is to decide what to tell Emma." Dave stopped talking and saw the look on his wife's face.
"Emma's here isn't she?" He added. Emma pushed the door. "Hi dad. Tell me what?" "Linda and Bill are having a swinger's party and we're all invited." Laughed Steve. "Go and phone your sister again and ask her if Emma can come?" Their mother said resting her head in her hands.
The conversation over the evening meal was arab in law black vs white my ultimate dick challenge different from their usual mealtime conversation. "How did you start?" Asked Emma. "Your dad and I talked about spicing up our sex life with other people but did nothing until we met this couple. We weren't sure so we just watched a porno movie with them." Their mum said.
"We met them again and went with them to a stag and hen strippers show and a group of us went back to their house." Their father said. "I didn't expect an orgy, just talk and a drink." Their mother said. "We watched a porno movie, and it was all getting a bit hot with the people around us getting undressed and having fun." Their father added. "I was shocked. We had only gone to the club to see the strippers, not to go back to their place and take part in an orgy." Their mother repeated to emphasise the point.
"Your mum undid the top few buttons of her dress and showed a little bit of bra." "I was shy." "The husband was standing next to us with his cock being sucked" "By his wife?" Asked Steve. "No someone else." Replied his mother. "And we did the same." "I'd sucked your dad's cock before but never with people watching." Their mother said. "I undid a few more of your mum's buttons and the husband put his hand inside her dress." "It was nice. I was enjoying it." "I was enjoying watching them, and somehow we swapped places." "He helped me out of my clothes and knelt in front of me and licked my pussy." Said their mother.
"That sounds nice." Emma squirmed in her seat. Steve smiled because he knew how much his sister liked cunnilingus. "And you've been doing it ever since." Added Emma. "Yes." Their mother smiled broadly. "So what about you two." Their father asked. Emma and Steve looked at each other. "We've done things; had fun; messed around." Said Steve. "What with each other?" Their mother pretended not to know. "Yes." Emma glared at her mother and waited for her father to get angry.
"Don't be angry with them dear. I've known for ages. I thought it was best just to let them grow out of it." Their father said. Emma and Steve were surprised by their father's statement. "How long have you known?" Their mother sounded shocked. "Eighteen months. The summer before last on our last family holiday, we went into town leaving Steve and Emma in the villa. I returned to the villa to ask them to join us for lunch and was inside looking for them and saw them having sex by the pool.
They didn't hear or see me, I watched them fuck and walked quietly away then rang the doorbell pretending I'd forgotten my key." "You watched your own son and daughter having sex with each other?" Exclaimed his wife. "Yes. You know how much I like watching. I've watched you with other men and seeing Emma and Steve fuck was very exciting." "Oh!" Their mother said.
A sense of relief came over Emma and Steve. "I also saw them the other night in Emma's room. On my way back from the toilet I heard them. Emma's door wasn't closed properly and I watched." "You both kept the same secret from each other. Mum's known about us for a long time, she has this annoying habit of finding us in bed together." Emma laughed nervously. "From now on we should be more open with each other." Their father said.
"All right. I have a confession. Your son touched my backside this morning and I enjoyed it." Said Maureen. "Emma says you enjoyed my finger tips going between your bum cheeks." Steve smiled at his mother.
"I especially liked your fingers going between my bum cheeks. I was doing my best not to smile and encourage you. I enjoyed seeing your erection as well." "From what I've seen it is impressive but is it as big as mine?" His father took his own penis out and massaged it to erection. Steve was very happy with the compliments from his parents but felt embarrassed at seeing his father standing and playing with himself and his face began to feel hot.
"And Emma, you have a very beautiful body and you are very, very sexy." Her father said. Emma stared at her father's penis and blushed just like her brother.
"Steve felt mum's and my bottom at the same time." Said Emma. "So Steve who has the better bottom?" His father asked. "I only felt japan 12 brother sisters xxxx through her night-dress and Emma was naked so it wasn't hot blondie got scored on the couch equal comparison." Replied Steve.
"Steve you must conduct a proper test. Ladies! Skirts up, panties down." Dave said to his wife and daughter. Emma looked at her mother for encouragement and watched her unzip her skirt and pull down her panties revealing a neatly trimmed narrow strip of dark brown pubic hair. Standing Emma removed her jeans and panties revealing her clean shaven pussy. "Emma innocenthigh mischa brooks brunette small tits teen hardcore scho have a beautiful cunt." Her father said while still playing with himself.
Hearing her father use the word cunt shocked Emma and made her very excited. "Steve was naked as well, and he had an erection." Their mother added. "Take your clothes off Steve and get yourself an erection." Their father said.
Steve removed all of his clothes and Emma smiled because he did not need to play with his penis like his father to make it erect. Steve's mother stared at his erect phallus. Dave moved closer to his son and they compared sizes only to discover that they were identical in size and shape. "Dad, I think we should both perform this test on their backsides?" Said Steve.
"Good idea son. You start with your sister and I'll start with your mum." Emma bent forward over the table and offered her backside to her brother. Putting both hands on it Steve felt its smooth round shape and as he had done before he slipped the tips of his fingers between her bum cheeks.
Their father did the same to their mother, smoothing both hands over her backside and then slipping his fingers between her bum cheeks. Both Emma and Steve watched breathlessly as their mother moved her feet apart and their father moved forward and pushed his penis between her legs.
"That feels nice." Their father said. They watched as their father fucked their mother and copying them Steve guided his penis between his sister's legs and fucked her. "Steve, let's swap places now." His father said. Their father pulled his penis out of his wife and Steve took his penis out of his sister, but before he moved away Steve knelt, kissed Emma's backside and licked her pussy.
His father saw him and did the same to is wife. Standing in front of her son Maureen offered him her backside. Steve touched it and slipped his fingers between her bum cheeks while his father did the same to Emma.
His mother felt Steve's penis on her backside and moving her feet apart he slipped his penis between her legs. His mother was very wet and Steve's penis slipped easily between her pussy lips. Emma's heart beat fast as her father put his hands busty blonde minx gets nailed really hard big tits and cumshot her backside.
His hands felt rougher than Steve's and she enjoyed the feel of his fingers between her bum cheeks. Almost immediately her father pushed his penis inside her. Kneeling Steve kissed his mother's backside and stretching out his tongue licked her pussy and Emma waited for her father to do the same to her.
"Let's all go up to our bedroom. We'll be more comfortable there." Said Maureen. Maureen lead the way followed by Emma and Steve while Dave turned out the lights. "Is the bed big enough for all of us?" Asked Emma.
Maureen smiled. "It's plenty big enough for the four sex xxnx storys sex stories dewnload us." "You sure?" "We've had four people on here many times." Emma lay back on the bed with her mother kissing her on the lips, not the kiss that she usually got from her mother but wet lover's kisses.
Moving down to her daughter's breasts Maureen sucked hard on her nipples while Steve moved behind his mother and easing his penis between her legs he pushed it deep into her pussy. Their father came into the room and went straight over to Emma's legs which she moved apart allowing him to put his penis inside her.
Steve came first shooting his cum deep inside his mother. He moved over to Emma and kissed her on the lips and with all the attention she was getting Emma came next moaning seduced by my daughter over and over. Emma and Steve sat together and watched their parents fuck. They were turned on and began to fuck each other. The four of them sat together on the bed when they had finished and Steve leant over and put his hands between his mother's thighs, lifting her knees she parted her legs and he ran his fingers across her pussy lips.
"You're sticky." "Your cum and your father's cum caused that." Emma parted her legs and everyone put their hands towards her pussy. Steve got their first. "You're sticky as well." "Same reason as mum." Emma said.
"I enjoyed that. I'm going to wash." Emma kissed everyone and got off the bed. "I'll join you." Her mother said. When they were alone, Steve and his father sat against the headboard. "Sleeping arrangements tonight." Steve's father said. "What!" "If you stay in here with mum tonight I'll go in with Emma." "I like that idea." Emma and Maureen liked the sleeping arrangements and before Emma and her father left the bedroom for Emma's room Steve asked.
"Dad. Have you ever done anything with your sister?" "Yes. He's fucked her on a number of occasions." Said Maureen. "Is that why you never got angry with Emma and me?" Steve put his arm around his mother's shoulder.
Maureen felt relaxed and at ease and sucked her son's penis. "Maybe it is and maybe I had another reason." She replied.


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Over 10 million U.S. children already have myopia. By 2050, half the world's population will have myopia.
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The Legend of Jesus Malverde, Patron 'Saint' of Narco Traffickers, Grows in Mexico
David Agren Thursday, June 28, 2007
MEXICO CITY -- Alejandro Ruiz Rodriguez, a Mexico City law student, lost a stack of important legal documents last year. Despite searching everywhere imaginable, they never turned up. As a last resort, he asked Jesus Malverde, an unofficial saint beloved by narcotics traffickers, for intervention. Inexplicably, the documents surfaced shortly thereafter.
"I don't know if it was just by chance or if Jesus Malverde was responsible," the 26-year-old said at a monthly gathering of Malverde adherents in Mexico City. ...


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Daytime veteran Tonja Walker (Marie, GUIDING LIGHT; Nancy, PASSIONS; ex-Alex, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) will guest star in the Off-Broadway play You've Got Hate Mail on Friday, August 5. The comedy, performed every Friday night at the Triad Theatre in New York City, takes a hilarious look at sexting, lies and laptops. A kind of digital-age answer to A.R. Gurney's Love Letters, the story about an extra-marital affair gone horribly wrong is told entirely in E-mails.
"It's a riot," Walker tells Soaps In Depth, who will be pinch-hitting for playwright Jane Milmore in the role of Stephanie, the wife. "I've been asked to guest star on August 5, and then for more dates in September and October."
Milmore's co-writer, Billy Van Zandt (who also stars as Stephanie's husband in the play), says, "we've been fans of Tonja's work for many years. She has great comic instincts that are a perfect match for the way Jane and I write."
But the theater role isn't the only thing that Walker has cooking these days. She'll also appear in the upcoming independent films My Dog The Space Traveler and Excuse Me For Living, which has a star-studded cast, including SEINFELD's Wayne Knight and Jerry Stiller, Tom Pelphrey (Jonathan, GL; Mick, ATWT) and Melissa Archer (Natalie, OLTL)!
For more information on You've Got Hate Mail, visit www.youvegothatemail.com. Tickets are $30-$35 and can be purchased at www.smarttix.com.


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International Association of Ahmadi Muslim Scientists
Guided Evolution: Proof from Punctuated Equilibrium
By Ataul Wahid Lahaye and Zia H Shah
"All praise belongs to Allah alone, Lord of all the worlds." (Al Quran 1:2)
In the second verse of the first chapter of the Holy Quran we are introduced to our Creator where it is written. "All praise belongs to Allah alone, Lord of all the worlds." The Arabic word for praise is Hamd, and in this context it implies admiration, magnifying and honouring the object of praise, and lowliness, humility and submissiveness in the person offering the praise. The word translated as Lord is Al-Rabb. It means Lord, Master, Creator, the One who sustains and develops and brings to perfection by degrees. The Arabic word translated as world is Al-Alamin and it signifies all that is besides Allah, animate and inanimate bodies. So, the Holy Quran leaves no doubt or ambiguity as to who the Creator is, and what His attributes are.
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"Do not the disbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were a closed-up mass, then We opened them out? And We made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?."
(The Holy Qur'an
Chapter 21 : Verse 31)


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After a disaster, safe evacuation is not the only relief provided to the victims. According to a survey conducted, malnutrition is rampant among the evacuees, since an emergency food generally does not contain the perfect combination of nutrients. The job of food services is to provide food packages in limited situations. This is the time when one needs an alternate source of energy and nutrition.
Keeping an emergency food pantry at home is a wise thing to do for people who stay in disaster prone areas. There are various options as far as canned food is concerned. We have electrolyte drinks, kidney beans, dried food, nuts, like hazel nut, almonds, cashews, peanuts and the endless list goes on! But here comes the contradiction. Meat is a better source for nutrients as compared to fruits. It has a high content of energy, and it proves to be a blessing during an emergency. But when we have an emergency, we run out of water, food and also power, so frozen food is out of the question. Here comes the role of canned meat which can be of fish, beef, turkey breast, ham etc. Tuna is also a great source of protein which can be used in an emergency.
Single serving canned food is a good option for families since it has to be consumed once opened. The protein gained through meat helps the tissues repair itself, along with building stamina and boosting the immune system.
There are a few things which have to be taken care of while buying canned meat:
- The label has to be checked carefully on the food bars.
- The containers should be air tight while buying.
- There should not be any kind of rust or scratches.
- Taking these small precautions will help prevent botulism and food poisoning and you can enjoy your food without any worries!


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Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
I don't know why I haven't shared this photo before but here is one more lovely memory from Japan. (Don't mind that couple taking photo…) Taking photo without photobombing people in Kyoto's Bamboo Forest is literally impossible. I visited just before sunset so my photo doesn't have that many people but it is also a little dark. Nothing can truly show the beauty this place holds inside.
Have you ever been to Bamboo Forest? If not remember to check it out if you are on your way to Kyoto!
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I had some ugly, yellow yarn I hated – but there's one thing I hate more than ugly colours, and that's wasting yarn. So I overdyed it with orange and cherry Kool Aid, and used some of it to knit baby socks. I think they came out great!
I'll use the rest of the yarn to knit another pair of socks as well, because the baby grows faster than I can knit.
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I'm excited for you ... the new computers can do so much ... have fun learning it all.
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How it All Began: The Rise of 3D Printed Jet Engines
These two jet engine brackets made from a titanium alloy came out of a 3D printer at GE Global Research last December . They were among the 10 finalists in GE's global 3D printing challenge.
GE and the open engineering platform GrabCAD invited the maker community to design a stronger but lighter bracket used for moving jet engines that weigh nearly 13,000 pounds. The company received over 700 entries from all over the world.
GE engineers strapped each of the 10 shortlisted brackets to an MTS servo-hydraulic testing machine and exposed it to axial loads as high as 9,500 pounds.
Only one of the brackets failed. The rest advanced to a torsional test, where they were exposed to torque of 5,000 inch-pounds.
A bracket designed by M Arie Kurniawan, an engineer from Indonesia, had the best combination of stiffness and light weight. The original bracket weighed 2,033 grams (4.48 pounds), but Kurniawan was able to reduce its weight by nearly 84 percent to just 327 grams (0.72 pounds).
Kurniawan won $7,000 in prize money. GE and GrabCAD also selected seven other design winners who will divide the balance of the $20,000 prize pool.
GE already started testing jet engines with 3D printed parts in Ohio and Winnipeg, Canada.


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Protecting and defending your home and loved ones, is a basic right guaranteed under the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution. In the State of Florida, citizens have a right to have firearms which they can carry concealed, and the State shall issue a license to do so, if applicants meet the criteria in the State Statutes.
Shoot Straight offers a Concealed Weapon or Firearm License Course, designed to prepare and provide participants with everything they'll need to qualify, and apply for the States CWFL license requirements. This Course is offered at convenient locations, by accredited instructors, in a clean and safe environment. All Shoot Straight stores have range facilities and a full complement of safety equipment, making it easy to fulfill the State requirement for competency with a handgun.
Regardless of your skill or experience level prior to attending this 3.5 hour course, you'll leave with a firm understanding of the laws and regulations governing the use of firearms/weapons, and a sense of competency in handling your own firearm. In this course, your instructor will review with you all the required forms, you will get two passport photos (required), you'll receive your official Training Certificate (upon completion), you'll get a directory of local agencies offering fingerprinting services, and a course packet with many other useful resources.
After completing Shoot Straights CWFL Course, and receiving your Florida Concealed Weapon License, you will be legally allowed to carry a firearm in over 30 states that have reciprocity agreements with the State of Florida. Class sizes are limited to just 20 students, and they fill up quickly, so sign up early!
Participants must be/have:
• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
• 21 years of age or older
• Able to speak, read and write in English (no interpreters)
• NO felony convictions
• NO misdemeanor convictions for crimes of domestic violence
• NO record of drug or alcohol abuse
• NOT under a restraining order for violence
• NOT been adjudicated incompetent
• The ability to demonstrate competency with a handgun (safe handling, loading, unloading and firing)
Other Requirements:
• Pre-registration and Pre-payment (in person or by phone, at desired location)
• Participation in CWFL Course must be desired for a lawful purpose(s)
• Government Issued Photo Identification (Drivers License or State ID card)
• Tuition: $75
Shoot Straight offers a "Basic Firearms Safety & Tactics" class every other Tuesday evening, at select locations. Call ahead to confirm specific course dates at your local store. Whether you're new to handguns, or an experienced gun owner, this class is for you! The instructors are full-time law enforcement professionals, who will help you learn the proper fundamentals, and develop your skills step-by-step. The class is conducted in a safe and friendly environment, with a small group of participants. The classroom portion of this three-hour course, will review safety, marksmanship, malfunctions, maintenance, and shooting fundamentals. The range portion covers bulls-eye drills, malfunction drills, point shooting, and practical shooting. Participants will have free use of Shoot Straight's modern indoor range during the training session. No previous firearms experience is needed, and you do not have to own a handgun.
Don't be like most people who buy a gun, put it away in a drawer, and rarely take it out again. Learn what you need to know to be effective with a firearm, then put it into practice. This course will help you build your confidence and skill level. So sign up today, and get started on the path to greater safety for your loved ones, by taking charge of your personal protection.
Topics Covered
• Firearms Safety
• Shooting Fundamentals
• Marksmanship
• Malfunction Drills
• Firearms Maintenance
• Bulls-eye Drills
• "Point" Shooting
• "Practical" Shooting
Course Specifics
• Tuition: $125.00 (includes all expenses)
• Firearm: Gun is provided
• Ammunition: 50 rds of ammo are included
• Equipment: Eye and hearing protection provided at the range
• Supplies: Targets provided (no other supplies required)


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Nevada is well-known for only a few of its many attractions. It's hard to say that Las Vegas isn't the master status of the state, the immediate thing that comes to mind when you first hear about Nevada. That said, there are plenty of Nevada residents who appreciate their home and live throughout the state. They know the ins and outs of NV and its attractions.
Not only is Nevada full of beautiful sights, breathtaking scenery and fun things to do, it's also in a central location with tons of traveling options around the surrounding states, making it road trip accessible and wanderlust friendly for any Nevada-based explorers.
Here are the best road trip routes for your Nevada region.
- The Northwest Region of Nevada, including Carson City.
If you're in it for the long haul, take a trip from Carson City all the way up north to Portland. Make your way through the lush national forests along the way, enjoying nature before heading up to the urban center of Portland with its coffee shops, thriving art scene, and diverse architecture.
- The Northeast Region of Nevada, including Elko.
From Elko you can head to Salt Lake City, seeing the snow-capped mountains and full woods that surround the city before heading up to Craters of the Moon in Idaho. It's not quite a trip to the moon, but it's as close as you'll get without a rocket ship.
As close to the moon as you can get!
- The Southwest Region of Nevada, including Reno.
Head west to San Francisco. The California city is historic, colorful and full of life, so travelers won't be disappointed or a loss for things to do. If you're burnt out on the city life, you can head to Big Sur from there and enjoy the trees and mountains.
- The Southwest Region of Nevada, including Las Vegas.
Las Vegas residents can never leave the lights behind, so don't stray too far from a cityscape. Check out the southern desert city of Phoenix before heading over to the City of Angels, Los Angeles, and posing by the Hollywood sign.


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We have put together a photography collection for you to get to know Ridgewater Lodge a little better.
An Amazing Stay!
My wife and I stayed here recently and just loved the house and area! Relaxing in the hot tub and swimming in the small pool with our kids was great. The vibe is great, super relaxing. Close to many caves and state parks, we'll be back!


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Grammar Nerd Joke/
What do you say to comfort a grammar nerd who's very sad?
What's So Funny?
To comfort someone, we sometimes pat the person on the back or shoulder and say, "There, there, there." Of course, the nerdy people who know details of English grammar know there are three different ways to spell this word.


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Advancing laboratory discoveries through the translational science process is critical to developing innovations that can improve public health, but too often there are barriers, such as insufficient funding and related support, that make these innovations difficult to move forward. Through the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences' (NCATS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programsbiochemist and molecular biologist entrepreneurs may find what they need to advance their research toward commercialization.
You are invited to attend the Molecular Biosystems Conference on Eukaryotic Gene Regulation and Functional Genomics to take place Sept. 23–26 at the Cumbres Hotel in Puerto Varas, Región de Los Lagos, Chile.
We're always glad to see ASBMB members take leadership positions in the community. Here's an excerpt from a news release about Tom Baldwin, formerly of the ASBMB Public Outreach Committee, being elected the next president of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
The Data Incubator is an intensive eight-week fellowship that prepares master's students, Ph.D.s and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries.


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ohw? shoes are bringing out six rather dashing new ranges for autumn/winter 2016 featuring premium materials – waxy suede, hairy suede, full grain, embossed leathers and neoprene textured rubber – as well as a suitably autumnal palette of Oxblood, Umber, Olive, Burgundy, Taupe, Date Palm and Sand. You can bet your conker collection that Ernest had to have an ogle. Here are the two ranges that particularly grabbed our interest…
Glide into autumn
Glide is a new retro trainer range available in three styles – Deacon, Dodge and Hawking. Each style features a rubber cupsole unit and stitched toe guard together with the tireless attention to detail we've come to expect in ohw? – hand-stitching, waxed cotton laces, padded collars and tongue loops.
We're particularly drawn to the Dodge and Hawking styles. Dodge is a six-eyelet shoe in waxy suede and neoprene. Hawking is a eye-catching high top style eight-eyelet boot in full grain leather and nubuck. We love the forest feel of the darkest olive green, but both also come in a stargazing-suited black. Deacon also caught our attention with its rich burgundy full grain leather and date palm suede, which made us hanker for a stride amongst autumn leaves.
Waterproof booties
Two styles of Waterproof Goodyear Welted boots – a high-cut plain front boot (Ambler) and a low-cut moccasin front boots (Holden) made in hydrophobic full grain leather with treated suede and wool – were launched in response to demand but also demonstrate the shoemaker's skill and attention to time-honoured detail.
We were particularly interested to see that the Waterproof range uses a manufacturing method traditionally the preserve of formal shoemakers. A 'Goodyear welt' is a time-consuming process, invented hundreds of years ago, that is still considered one of the finest methods of shoe construction. It is an intricate method whereby a strip of leather – the 'welt' – is stitched to both the insole and the upper and then attached to the outer sole with a heavy-duty lock stitch seam. The machinery needed for the process was invented by Charles Goodyear Jr in 1869.
The two designs are both made in a 'bootie' construction, with a waterproof membrane between the lining and the upper material. The membrane also has insulating properties, which will no doubt be welcome during this season's more invigorating outings.


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Characterizing Hyattsville depends on where you stand on the glass-half-full versus glass-half-empty spectrum. A pessimist might look at the Prince George's County town near the District's northern border and see a community scarred by foreclosures, one where home values have taken a dive and independent businesses struggle to survive.
But someone with a rosier outlook would likely focus on the positives: the area's wide range of attractive, affordable homes; its proximity to downtown DC; and its burgeoning Route 1 corridor, which is about to bloom with new restaurants and retail.
In truth, the town—a relatively large community that includes a few disparate neighborhoods—is all of the above. An area that was hit very hard by the economic crisis, it nonetheless retains substantial potential for the DC region's still-expanding housing market.
Not Just a Neighborhood
Hyattsville is an actual municipality that encompasses several zip codes and has its own city council. The area is irregularly shaped; the bulk of the town lies south of East-West Highway and west of Route 1, straddling Queens Chapel Road, but a narrow panhandle runs north along Adelphi Road to University Boulevard.
Commercial areas include the strip of businesses near the West Hyattsville Metro station, in the town's southwest corner; a busy cluster of stores at the intersection of East-West Highway and Belcrest Road, where the Prince George's Plaza Metro station is located; and a long commercial zone along Route 1, near the town's eastern border.
Housing of All Sizes For All Types (Even Artists)
In between the commercial areas are vast, quiet residential areas fringed with tall hardwoods. Hyattsville's historic district lies to the southeast and the homes there—1920s and '30s-era Victorians, bungalows, and quirky Italianate-style houses—are relatively large and well-preserved. But the majority of the town's detached homes are modest, boxy postwar structures on decent-sized plots of land; a few have obviously been well-maintained or even renovated, but most are unpretentious and many seem to be in pretty basic condition.
There are also a number of large apartment and condo buildings near the main roads and commercial areas. Most of these are older structures, but a few newer complexes are located near Prince George's Plaza.
Then there's the Arts District development along Route 1, which belongs in a category by itself. An ambitious project launched by developer EYA in 2006, the area currently includes 132 townhouses with a variety of funky facades that are finished and fully occupied, as well as a community center. Yet to come are another 183 townhouses currently under construction, and roughly 300 units in multi-family buildings that will be either condos or apartments.
The development has gotten a lot of press in the past few years, not only because it adds new homes to an area that hasn't seen much development in the past decade, but also because it provides live-work spaces for artists and aims to revitalize the Route 1 corridor—though for now, the majority of the storefronts bear "Coming Soon" signs. Also sited near that strip but unrelated to the EYA project is Renaissance Square, a 44-unit building targeted specifically to artists.
All Across the Board
Given the mixture of the housing stock, it's not surprising that Hyattsville's residents are pretty diverse. There are federal employees, residents who've lived in their homes for decades, newcomers lured by lower housing prices, and immigrants looking to establish a foothold in the area.
"There's black, white, Hispanic, islanders, Africans, everyone," said Albert Thomas, 58, who's lived in the town for fifteen years and was shoveling snow on his walk recently. "People get along okay, but everybody seems to mind their own business."
Elizabeth Arnold has lived in the area since 1992 and agreed with Thomas about the mix of residents.
"Take my block, for example," Arnold said. "My next door neighbor has been here since she was a child, and is now in her 80s and two families across the street have been here as long as I have. But my other neighbors just moved away and there'll be a new family coming in. It's not like a small town in the Midwest where everybody knows everybody, but I think people feel like they belong."
Average Prices Are A Little Misleading
Hyattsville was one of the communities hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis in Prince George's County.
"There are still a lot of foreclosures," Andy Werner, a real estate broker affiliated with RE/MAX who works in the area said, nothing that the foreclosed homes are selling at low prices, and the glut of distressed properties for sale has pushed housing prices down.
For example, according to Werner, the average sales price for a two-bedroom detached home is just under $100,000, but that number is skewed because it includes bank-owned properties; the average sales price for a four-bedroom home is $181,000. Those average figures make it difficult to get a sense for the home prices in the town. For example, some four-bedroom Hyattsville homes are selling for just above $100,000, while others are going for over $300,000. Condos are similar. A one-bedroom unit in a big 1960s-era building could cost as little as $50,000, or as much as $215,000. Two-bedrooms run from $70,000 all the way to $300,000.
In the Arts District, though, prices are pretty consistent. EYA is selling its three bedroom townhomes for between $360,000 and $390,000, and four-bedroom homes range from $450,000 to $500,000.
Three Commercial Districts
Each of Hyattsville's three main commercial districts has a different flavor. The area near the West Hyattsville Metro station features a strip of small restaurants and stores, many catering to the region's Latino population. Prince George's Plaza, in contrast, feels like a sprawling suburban shopping center and has a number of chain stores, including Macy's and Target. Finally, Route 1 is home to the area's few funky, independently owned businesses like the yarn shop A Tangled Skein, and Franklin's, a two-story brewery and family restaurant. According to Elizabeth Arnold, the three areas (combined) finally have enough restaurants to satisfy Hyattsville residents.
"We frequently go to Rhode Island Reds; it's got the best pizza in town," Arnold said of the Route 1 restaurant that offers live music on Thursday nights and movies on Fridays.
Other restaurants of note include Shagga Coffee & Restaurant, an Ethiopian restaurant along Route 1; Kitchen Near You, an African restaurant near the West Hyattsville Metro; and Hanks Tavern and Eats, a somewhat upscale American restaurant under the same management as DC's Chef Geoff's.
More household-name establishments are planning to open in the coming months. This spring, the EYA development will welcome several new businesses including Busboys and Poets, Tara Thai, Elevation Burger, Chipotle, and Yes! Organic Market.
Crime Headlines
If you have read the local section of the newspaper in 2011, you know that there has been a bit of a crime wave hitting Prince George's County. However, most of the incidents have happened outside the Hyattsville borders and the town is, by and large, considered safe by its residents.
Albert Thomas told UrbanTurf that he feels the town is very safe, noting that he hasn't seen any crime since he moved to the area in 1995. Elizabeth Arnold, however, hedged a little bit more. "I feel safe, but that's partly because I'm usually with my dog when I walk around," she said, adding that some of her neighbors have had their cars broken into or have been mugged.
Hyattsville is certainly not crime free. A map depicting crimes in the town over the past month show a rash of car thefts, assaults, and burglaries. But according to a report released by the Hyattsville police department at the end of last year, crime decreased by five percent between 2009 and 2010 due to new law enforcement tactics and the use of new technologies.
The Purple Line
The big transportation news in Hyattsville is that, if it comes to fruition, the proposed Purple Line light rail that will connect Bethesda and New Carrolton would run right through the town. A number of hurdles still need to be overcome before the plan moves forward and completion would be years away, but the 16-mile line would certainly make the area more attractive.
As far as transportation options currently, Hyattsville is relatively convenient. For those with cars, the town is located on or near a number of major outlets going into DC, like Route 1, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, and Route 50, and with two Metro stations, the area's also accessible to public transportation patrons. However, because the town is relatively large, not all residents are within walking distance of the Metro.
The Bottom Line
With the foreclosure situation and empty storefronts along Route 1, it is relatively easy to not speak very highly of Hyattsville right now. But with the current affordability of homes, the budding development and the retail that is coming to the area, it is also not hard to see this area shaking off its current troubles in the next few years and blossoming.
More Info on Hyattsville
- Zip codes: 20781, 20782, 20786, 20788
- City of Hyattsville
- Schools: Hyattsville Elementary School, Rosa Parks Elementary, or University Park Elementary; Hyattsville Middle School or Nicolas Orem Middle School; Northwestern High School
- Hyattsville real estate data and profile from Redfin
- Hyattsville rental listings from Craigslist
Amanda Abrams is a Washington, DC-based journalist who has written feature stories for The Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, and Washington City Paper.


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The Renaissance line, presented by the watchmaking company Aerowatch SA, was initially introduced in 2008 and enjoyed tremendous success.
Now, Aerowatch decided to manufacture the Large Mechanical Renaissance watch, Ref. A 55931 AA03 GUI, a worthy successor of the collection mentioned above.
The Aerowatch Large Mechanical Renaissance watch is sure to become highly demanded among fans of big size conventional timekeeping companions. The timepiece will be commercialized at the exclusive sales points of the brand.
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The family home is the most valuable asset for most families. With home prices skyrocketing in cities across Canada, it can be tempting to tap into the equity in your home. While some people have gold-plated government pension plans, a lot of people don't. If your major source of income in retirement are government benefits like CPP, GIS or OAS, and it's not enough, tapping into the equity in your home is worth considering, especially if it means leaving the workforce and enjoying retirement sooner. Here are three ways to unlock your home equity in retirement.
If you find yourself with an empty nest – your children have moved away from home, leaving you with a big, empty house – downsizing is worth considering. Downsizing from a house to a condo is a popular option for seniors. It's ideal for those looking to access the equity in their house and no longer deal with the responsibilities and expenses of a house (i.e. snow shoveling, yardwork, repair and maintenance, etc.).
Downsizing makes the most sense when you're able to pocket a decent amount of money (at least $100,000). When downsizing, don't forget about closing costs, the transactional costs of real estate. Closing costs typically amount to between 1.5 percent and 4 percent of your home's value. Examples of closing costs include land transfer taxes, commission, legal fees and disbursements, and utility and property tax adjustments. Do the math ahead of time to make sure downsizing is a wise financial decision.
In Vancouver, Canada's most expensive housing market, laneway houses are an option worth considering for seniors looking to downsize. Laneway houses offer the same features of the family home, just on a smaller scale. Something to be aware of is you can't purchase a laneway house outright – you'll need to rent it from a homeowner.
Reverse mortgages
For seniors who prefer to stay put in the family home, but still want to access the equity in their homes, a reverse mortgage may make sense. A reverse mortgage is a loan for singles or couples age 55 or older. The loan is secured by your home equity. This option works best for anyone who's built up substantial equity in their homes. The major advantage to a reverse mortgage is that you can stay put in your home and live there until you pass away. When your house is eventually sold, any money owed to the lender is repaid at that time. The major downside is that you're using the equity you worked so hard to build up over the years. If you're hoping to leave money to your adult children or charity, there may be little to nothing left.
If you're not ready to leave the family home, sales-and-leasebacks is worth looking at. Although not yet widely available, a handful of these deals have been struck in Toronto, where the average price of a detached home goes for over a million. As the name suggests, under sales-and-leasebacks, your home is sold and leased back. Similar to a reverse mortgage, you're able to access the equity in your home without moving. Since you've sold your home, this helps protect you should a housing crash occur. If you're considering this option, make sure your lease is long-term and you're able to end the lease early if your health deteriorates and you need to move into a long-term care facility.
Taping into equity in the family home is a major decision. It's important to carefully weigh your options before making a move.


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Choosing the Best Health Insurance Policy For Your Pets
If you are a pet owner, you have probably heard about or been offered pet insurance. You may have done some minor research on pet insurance and wondered how legitimate it was or was not. Pet insurance is similar to human health insurance, in that it covers a percentage of high medical costs. Some of these pet expenses are routine medical care, while others are for emergency pet medical care. Health care for your animals is necessary and pet health insurance can be a cost saving benefit. However, it is important to do your research and to select the best pet insurance for your specific needs.
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An employee is to be paid a 'Field Bonus' for each hour that they work. This allowance is not eligible for super payments.
Step 1: Configure Pay Categories
Configure the Field Bonus pay category as shown below.
- Select a unit type of Fixed
- Set the Super Rate to 0%.
Step 2: Configure Work Type(s)
Create an Ordinary Hours work type that maps to an Ordinary Hours pay category. If applicable, enable it for all employees (otherwise you can enable it for specific employees in their profile)
Step 3: Configure Pay Conditions
Configure your pay conditions. Refer to our article on pay conditions for more information. To handle the field bonus, we'll add an allowance for each hour of 'Ordinary Hours' worked.
Once your rules are set up, be sure to activate them.
Step 4: Assign Rule Set to employee
In the 'Pay Run Defaults' section in each employee file, you'll now be able to select a Pay Condition Rule Set. Select the rule set that you created earlier
Step 5: Configure rate for Field Bonus
Assign a rate for the field bonus. Additionally, if all of the work for this employee is coming in via timesheets, untick the 'Show in Pay Run' checkbox for the Ordinary Hours pay category.
Step 6: Enter timesheets
Timesheets entered using the 'Ordinary Hours' work type will now be eligible for the Field Bonus.
Be sure to approve the timesheets so that they can be imported in the pay run.
Step 7: Import timesheets into pay run
Once the timesheets are imported into the pay run, you'll see that a Field Bonus has now been added for each hour worked.
This article shows how you could go about configuring a Field Bonus using Pay Condition rules. Combined with other rules, you can automate many parts of your typical payroll process.
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The Last Shadow Puppets @ The Bristol Summer Series
I will be completely honest - I have only recently started my journey of fandom for TLSP. It was the release of their latest album that piqued my interest and after giving it a listen, I was SOLD. Growing up in the 00s I was a huge fan of the Arctic Monkeys and I love Miles Kanes solo stuff. I am surprised that it took me so long to get on board with this bro-mance. It should have been a no brainer? First of all, the setting for this evening was stunning. The rain had passed and we are standing on the top step of the amphitheatre, we have the perfect view of the stage with the river as a backdrop. Red lights danced around the surrounding buildings. This venue needs to be here all summer!
Now for the music. It has been 8 years since the release of their first album, and it seems like they have come along way since then. No more shaggy hair and matching tracksuits - they have done some growing up. These musical heavy weights could now pass as the most known rock stars of today - buried in their combined catalogue of albums. As they walk onto the stage, your eyes are drawn straight to Alex Turner. He's wearing a white jacket, vest, tailored trousers and his 50's greased-quiff. Like a rockabilly Freddie Mercury, so retro and dapper. Miles Kane is stood to his right, guitar in hand ready to go! It is strange, the two of them look like they could be in completely different bands, Alex's very distinctive look versus Miles grey appearance. It is hard not to let Alex overshadow Miles.
Alex's vocals echo through the crowd - his voice is so unique, powerful and soulful. Hearing him sing live after 10 years of obsessing over his records is a real blessing. Their stage looks fantastic; grand, dressed in red, white, black and gold, very Moulin Rouge.
When they start strumming the opening to 'Calm like you', you can hear influence of The Beatles immediately. You expect to hear Lennon or McCartney when the vocals kick in. Straight from an old song and into the second track of their new album 'Everything you've come to expect', 'Miracle Aligner'. Alex's voice is phenomenal, using it as an instrument his range and its strength is superhuman.
The bro-mance is indisputable when they sail into 'Separate and ever deadly'. The two have a strong connection and they bounce of each other. Alex drapes his arms around Miles (almost getting in a neck-nuzzle) and combine their talents producing absolutely genius. You can hear both their individual styles and sounds fusing, this musical marriage is incredible. Miles' raw and rocky sounds versus Alex's melodic rock and roll - these best friends have created something extraordinary and they are having a blast.
"Ohhhhhhhhhh Bristol" Alex chimes and they start the title track from their album 'Everything you've come expect' - It's pure poetry. The fluidity of the lyrics flowing like a smooth sailing ship is simple and seductive. The melody is captivating, something you might hear on a carousel or at a fairground. The harbourside is drenched in a red glow before the sophisticated 'Aviation' purrs through the crowd.
Finally, "You asked for it Bristol" Alex blusters through the mic and the harbour is soaked in 'Bad Habits'. With its attack of gritty verses and funky chorus, it strips away their refined sounds and class - the crowd erupts, it's energetic and infectious.
The duo return to their places for their 3 track sweeping encore; including the crowd favourite 'Standing next to me'.
This charismatic pair have perfected their 'puppet mastery', the crowd is swooning and elated when leaving the harbour. Their set was a great mix of the old and new. The music is beautifully crafted and delivered with enough swagger to give it edge. Alex seemed to overshadow Miles, he was the one doing most of the talking. Although this might have just been me fan-girling, it would have been good to hear more from Kane or even if he wore something to make him stand out (like his red trousers). To the uninformed viewer they might think Alex was a the frontman. They could have done a bit more to present it as a the partnership it is.
- The venue is perfect for this kind of gig! It makes me love Bristol even more!
- Bad habits!
- Everything you have come to expect is one of my new favourites. Hearing that live was a treat.
Three words: Dapper, Gritty, Sophisticated
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Dave Jones says there will be no room for any sentiment when he returns to former club Cardiff for the first time since his departure some 18 months ago.
The Owls travel to face the Bluebirds on Sunday and Jones underlined that his only concern is a win for his current employers.
He said: "I was there for six years and I had a lot of success and some good times but it wouldn't matter if I was there for 20 years because all I want this weekend is three points for Sheffield Wednesday.
"They are the club that I work for, who employ me to do a job, and Sheffield Wednesday are my concern on Sunday.
"It doesn't bother me one way or the other what kind of reception I receive because I am completely focused on the job I have to do here, as we all are.
"We have a difficult game but we are going there to win. I have never managed a team thinking we are going to lose.
"We have a good group of players here and we are capable of beating anyone in this division. I will defend them to the hilt."
Jones may shuffle his pack for the Cardiff clash as Wednesday bid to reverse a run of five successive defeats.
Lewis Buxton, Anthony Gardner, Rhys McCabe and Jay Bothroyd each sustained injuries during the midweek loss to Watford and Jones will assess the situation over the weekend:
"We have a few injury problems and we will see where we are with that tomorrow and Sunday.
"We could make changes anyway and everyone in this group who is available will be considered.
"When a player gets a chance he has to take it. Even if he comes on for the last five minutes of a game, that is a chance.
"But every player at this football club gets an opportunity every day he is here. Every player is monitored in everything that he does.
"We do things professionally, we do things the right way because that is the only way."


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Our Women's Services team assist women with one to one employment counselling by request in the areas of career exploration, job search, skill enhancement and employment maintenance. We also provide women only workshops monthly in various locations throughout HRM focusing on Women Centric topics.
"Valuing Women. Working for Change."
Women's Employment Services offered through TEAM Work Cooperative consists of four staff members, a Coordinator/Team Lead/Career Counsellor and three Case Managers/Career Counsellors. The Women's Services team is comprised of staff from what was Women's Employment Outreach. They bring with them a history over 36 years in the making in providing specialized services for women.
The Women's Services team help women in Halifax find employment, address work-related challenges, and advance their careers. They are expertly aware of the social positioning of women, and work with women to develop strategies to help them overcome barriers in order to participate successfully within the paid workforce. They cultivate and maintain expertise on women's needs and issues in relation to employment, with extensive expertise around issues that affect women disproportionate to men, including underemployment, wage gap, childcare issues, and social inequities. Staff have in-depth social analysis and expertise on women's issues. They utilize a holistic approach: taking the whole person (circumstances, social factors, etc.) into account when addressing women's employment needs. They are connected with a wide network of women-focused and mainstream community supports, to keep current with issues facing women, and readily provide appropriate referrals.
The Women's Services team assist women in the form of individual employment counselling by appointment at our office and workshops in various locations throughout HRM in the areas of career exploration, job search, employment maintenance, and skill enhancement. (Keep an eye out for their Fall, Winter, and Spring workshop schedules!). They provide a full menu of services for women in career transition and offer specific programming for marginalized groups of women, including racially visible women and mature workers. They offer a women-only safe space and deliver women-only workshops. This provides support to a segment of the population with unique employment needs, in which many women could not, or would not, access similar services elsewhere.
Their primary goal is to create a supportive, comfortable environment for our women. In addition to counselling and workshops, they provide a resource area with daily computer access for job seekers, including a phone, printer, photocopier, and fax machine, as well as lots of information about services available within the community. There is also a job board filled with recent postings and a community board filled with upcoming events, supports, and training opportunities.
Women's Employment Service's Clients
Their clients are women of all ages, education levels, and financial situations. Priority is given to women who are unemployed, nearing unemployment, on medical leave and requiring a career change for medical reasons, addressing inequities within their workplaces, and/or who are underemployed.
You may be a woman who is…
- Unsure where to start after being laid off from long term employment
- Interested in returning to the paid workforce after raising a family
- Struggling with job search and looking for assistance and support
- Receiving Employment Insurance and hoping to learn about EI-funded programs and initiatives
- Wanting to return to school but unsure about what to study
- Ready for a career path change and eager to explore options
- Needing to change work situations following a shift in life circumstances
- Newly graduated from university or college and searching for work in a specific field
- Interested in attending workshops with other women who are also in transition
- Seeking access to free, individual employment counselling and workshops in the areas of job search and career exploration
Please call, email, or drop into our office to make an appointment to get your job future started!
What We Offer
Individual Employment Counselling/Case Management:
The purpose of individual employment counselling is to provide women with one-on-one support as they navigate their career paths. Each session is approximately one hour in length, and clients may meet with a case manager for one session only, or for multiple sessions, depending on their goals and on the nature of support they seek. While sessions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, generally work is done within several specific areas:
Career Exploration
Many clients are at a point of transition, where they are ready to make changes in their careers but are unclear about which direction to take. Women can work with a Case Manager to move through an in-depth career exploration process. This process encourages women to self-reflect on values and interests, to explore possibilities and opportunities, and to identify concrete steps required to take action.
Job Search
Through supportive individual counselling, clients can work to develop the skills required to conduct an effective job search. Information and assistance is provided with resume writing, cover letter writing, networking, job interviews, and job search strategies. Some clients find it helpful to have someone to "check-in" with on a regular basis as they seek employment.
Employment Maintenance
For clients who have struggled with holding on to jobs, employment counselling may be a place in which to explore strategies around how to maintain employment once hired. In addition, some women come carrying the weight of difficult or even traumatic past work experiences, and may benefit from having a safe space in which to process these experiences as they find ways to move forward in their work/lives.
Skill Enhancement
Some women are interested in accessing training and furthering their education. Staff can support our clients as they explore a wide range of educational possibilities. They also provide referrals to EI-related programs and to various work and skill-based training programs throughout HRM.
EI-related program application support
Support is also provided for clients wanting to investigate the following EI-related programs: Skills Development Employment Benefits (SDEB), Job Creation Partnership (JCP), START Program, and Self Employment Benefits (SEB).
EI-related program application support
We provide support for clients wanting to investigate the following EI-related programs:
- Skills Development Employment Benefits (SDEB)
- Job Creation Partnership (JCP)
- START Program
- Self Employment Benefits (SEB)
In order to qualify for these programs, EI-attached individuals must meet a series of requirements, and must complete a number of steps as part of the application process.
If you are interested in any of these EI-related programs:
- Book an appointment to meet with a case manager. We will answer your questions, explain criteria, review the application process and complete a needs assessment. You will then have the opportunity to decide whether you want to proceed with an application
- If you decide to apply, your case manager will set up two appointments, at least two weeks apart. During the first appointment, you will create a plan for completing the various parts of the application. On the second appointment, your application will be finalized and we will submit it to Nova Scotia Works
- Nova Scotia Works will assess the application within 4-6 weeks, and contact you directly to let you know whether you have been accepted for funding
- If you are accepted into an EI-related program, your file will remain open for the length of your program with your Case Manager. As Case Managers, our role will be to maintain regular contact with you, to act as a liaison between yourself, your school, service provider or job placement site, and Nova Scotia Works, and to provide support and assistance should any problems arise
- Please note that the application process for EI-related programs takes a minimum of several weeks
Career Decision Making
In this five-session workshop participants will explore the influence of values, interests, and work styles on career choices, engage in a process of self-exploration, identify occupations of interest, review Nova Scotia labour market trends and occupational information, and obtain information on local upgrading and retraining options.
Confidence Building
During this three-session workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn and utilize a number of techniques designed to increase confidence. Topics will include the impact of confidence in one's life, assertive communication, and goal setting.
Essential Skills for Today's Workplace
This four-session workshop is designed to help individuals develop strategies and approaches for gaining some of the essential skills required for success in today's labour market. Focus areas include communication, working well with others, problem solving, conflict resolution, and goal setting.
Job Search Over 45
This three-session workshop provides women over 45 years of age with opportunities to discuss life and job search issues, to share experiences, and to learn skills in preparation for today's job search.
Job Search Working Sessions
These four working sessions are designed to help women develop the skills and tools required to job search effectively. Topics include resume & cover letter writing, networking, and job interviews. Participants may attend any or all sessions.
Personality Dimensions
The ability to communicate effectively with a range of personalities is key to success in any job! In this fun and interactive one session workshop, participants will complete the Personality Dimensions assessment to determine their personality 'colour.' They will then have a chance to participate in activities designed to deepen self-understanding and to gain appreciation of all personality types. This workshop will focus on useful communication strategies for inside and outside the workplace.
Portfolio Development
In this ten-session course, participants will learn the components of portfolio development, and will engage in an in-depth self-exploration process as they learn to recognize and articulate their skills. Participants will have the opportunity to create a portfolio that represents their life experiences as they relate to personal, educational and career goals.
Racially Visible Women in the Workplace: Body, Mind, and Spirit
Racially visible women are often called upon to put aside their racial and/or community culture to function effectively in the culture of their workplace. Participants will work to identify what is important to them and how to include these values and priorities in their lives. This interactive workshop begins the process of creating a balance, leading to the development of a holistic plan for professional success and personal health.
Workplace Bullying
This four-session workshop explores the sensitive topic of bullying in the workplace. Participants will engage in learning activities and discussions that emphasize strategies for identifying, understanding, addressing, and moving beyond workplace bullying.


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Carpet weaving started off as a craft, that was performed by a few and passed down from generation to generation, to keep the legacy intact. However, under the Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal dynasty it transformed into a worldwide industry where carpets were manufactured in large quantities with patterns developed in court workshops. They were then sold to Europe and other cities in the Far East. Even then, people viewed Islamic carpets as a luxurious form of an art piece and thus were only used for wall hangings or to cover the furniture. Royal households of the Islamic world collected the best of them for their houses.
Shah Abbas, one of the greatest patrons of Iran, took the carpet industry to restructure the economy and draw European merchants to Iran. He signed treaties with countries for carpet exports that include Spain, England, and France. Of all those exported, Polonaise became the most popular one and are still found in foreign collections. Other common patterns had vase and garden designs on them.
In the early 16th century, after the conquests in Persia and Egypt, things turned out well in the weaving patterns, and different techniques were adopted for making carpets in Ottoman, Turkey. Famous rugs of Anatolia; another city of Turkey, were made up of geometric designs and animal shapes. After the infusion of new cultural traits, carpets were further enhanced regarding patterns by adding medallion and flowing vegetation in the picture. Istanbul was, in fact, the first city to produce this style of Ottoman rugs which then spread over to Cairo and Ushak. Nevertheless, it never gained any place in the traditions.
India produced a few carpets, amongst which royal workshops weaved most of them in the cities of Lahore, Fatehpur, Sikri, and Agra. When you see old Mughal rugs, the resemblance to contemporary Persia will be highly visible, especially in those produced in Herat. When the European traders came into the picture around the late 17th century, patterns changed, and a Mughal idiom was constructed instead of flora. Indian carpets due to this change were traded to the West and the Far East.
There are so many carpets that remain undated. Recognition of most of the rugs is by the artist name in whose paintings they are found in. Examples being Lotto and Holbein. Typically, to find out which era the carpets belong to, they are scrutinized with the material used, dyes, weaving structure and weaving technique. These are the significant clues that determine where construction of the rug took place. Since some weaving techniques are consistent with the particular geographical area, it becomes easier to identify them. For example, the Persians often only used asymmetrical knot whereas the Turkish carpet had symmetrical knots. Indian carpets were very popular with their use of bold red hues, whereas recognition of Egyptian carpets was with the excessive use of wool.


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In Cantonese, Dim Sum simply translates to "touch your heart" and from 1 to 31 August 2017, award-winning Executive Chinese Chef Brian Wong of Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant will be touching the hearts of diners with a medley of exquisite, handcrafted dim sum that brings about a triumph of taste, texture and aesthetics. Steaming with goodness and maximum tummy happiness, each parcel of epicurean delight is familiar and comforting, yet offers a luxurious, refined take on these traditional delicacies. Having dim sum is almost always a communal affair, so gather your loved ones, ready your chopsticks and help yourselves to these lovely mid-day indulgences.
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Level 3
1 to 31 August 2017
Monday to Friday / Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday
Lunch: 12pm to 3pm / 11.30am to 3pm
Dim Sum is only available for lunch.
Dim sum never fails to hit the spot, but it is the moreish ones that will have you yearning for more, such as Deep-fried Prawn &Chinese Chives Dumpling with Black Truffle Mayonnaise 金钱韭菜明虾伴黑松露沙律酱 ($8++ for two pieces). Think sweet, succulent prawn filling laced with fragrant Chinese chives encased in a light, crisp crust and dipped in a rich Black Truffle Mayonnaise for a refreshing take on an old favourite. Crunchy, sweet and with a touch of earthy aroma, prepare to get hooked on this addictive rendition and enter a new realm of addiction.
If you're after a fancy Siew Mai experience, you can count on the Steamed Minced Fish Siew Mai with Avruga Caviar 鱼子鲮鱼烧卖 ($15++ for two pieces) to deliver. Freshly made to order, each dainty gem is filled with perfectly seasoned minced dace, wrapped in fresh wanton skin and topped with smoky avruga caviar for an extra dash of indulgence. Simple and yet so scrumptious, biting into this gourmet treat is definitely one of life's greatest pleasures.
For those interested in bolder flavours, bite into our Pan-fried Spicy Minced Pork Bun 香辣煎包 ($8++ for two pieces), and let the good times roll. With a generous amount of spicy minced pork held in a pocket of pillowy, soft bun and pan-fried until crispy on both sides, each mouthful promises a textural surprise and robust, savoury flavours for those willing to take the heat. Douse the fiery kick with a cup of aromatic tea and find yourself going back for repeated bites.
Get into a steamy love affair with Steamed Diced Prawn & Squid wrapped in Squid Ink Skin 墨鱼汁
鲜虾饺 ($8++ for two pieces). Relish in fresh flavours of the ocean with a piping hot and
flavoursome combination of juicy chunks of prawn and squid cradled in a thin, silky skin infused with
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heavenly pockets are so irresistible that it will be almost impossible to stop at one.
Set aside some space for a refreshing serving of Chilled Chrysanthemum Tea Jelly with Mango
Sorbet 香芒雪花伴菊花冻 ($16++ per portion). Cleanse your palate with this happiness inducing
marriage of golden, fragrant jelly and tangy mango sorbet made in house with a blend of fresh
mango and lemon. Flowery and fruity, this dessert just doesn't get any better.
Squeeze in Green Bean Paste Glutinous Rice Ball with Osmanthus 桂花绿豆汤圆 ($15++ per
portion) for dessert and complete lunch on a sweet note. This sweet green bean paste filled
glutinous rice ball with a mochi-like texture is pleasantly chewy and each pop is like a warm blanket
and a hug wrapped into one. Spoon yourself a rice ball followed by a sip of the warm, floral scented
Osmanthus soup to unlock pure bliss.
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Stained glass chips with no sharp edges! Tumbled glass is great for flower pot art, bird baths, picture frames, decorative mirrors, or any other project you can imagine! The tumbling process removes the sharp edges and creates a slight satin finish on the glass. 1 pound of glass covers 2/3 square foot with no spaces, more with normal tile spacing.
This glass is a byproduct of our stepping stone business. We nip the stained glass left over from our stepping stone designs into random shapes and sizes and tumble it with water and an abrasive to remove the sharp edges. There are still some points, but no really sharp edges. Kids enjoy working with tumbled glass, but they should be supervised.
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Hope this quick post finds you all well and enjoying cooler temperatures and getting ready for All Hallow's Eve. I will have a couple of very nice giveaways coming up so check back often or follow me on twitter and facebook.
I thought I would share some of my Autumn decor with you all.
I LOVE Halloween – almost as much as Christmas. Almost. I have a new hat for the occasion! Need a new hat? Check out Evercrumbly & Witch on Etsy.
And my dress should be here by the end of the week! Do you still have room in your closet for a new frock? Check out HolyClothing! I chose this one:
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Starting our Spring trip to Okinawa and Kyushu! ANA flight was comfortable, great service and great choices of movies and it's free! Naha Airport was nicely decorated with orchid flowers, after short ride to our hotel in the city, we all just crushed after long flight from Honolulu. 3/19/2017 Sightseeing start with big "CHURAUMI AQUARIUM". Also we enjoyed dolphin show although it was very crowded. Lunch was...Read More
Seven stars cruise train in Kyushu Japan called "Nanatsuboshi" now available exclusively by JTB The "Seven Stars in Kyushu" luxury train sets a new standard for train travel in Japan. With the rooms limited to a total of 14 suites, the train is a luxurious travelling hotel, coasting through the countryside of Japan's southern island of Kyushu. This is a true "Cruise train", offering the ultimate in comfort and...Read More
(Day 1 & 2) Honolulu – Fukuoka Despite the typhoon approaching on its way to Japan, we didn't have much turbulence also no rain in Fukuoka. Yay!! First meal in Fukuoka – tonkotsu ramen (pork base soup). (Day 3) Fukuoka – Imari – Arita – Nagasaki We are in Saga pref. today and visit Imari and Arita town where it's known for porcelain. As I get older I find myself admire and...Read More
Kitakyushu Industrial Zone was one of the four major industrial zones in Japan, after Keihin Industrial Zone, Hanshin Industrial Zone and Chukyo Industrial Zone.
Kitakyushu Industrial Zone, which is located mainly in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has its origin in the Yawata Steel Works run by the government, built in 1901. Although this industrial zone used to be one of the leading industrial zone in the country, it gradually shrunk in accordance with the transition of Japan's industrial structure from heavy industries to high-tech industries. And now, it is no more than the...Read More
The old mansion of Ito Den-emon, one of the well-known coal millionaires in Japan, and his second wife Yanagihara Byakuren is opened to the public in Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Ito Den-emon, born in a poor family in present Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture in the last part of the Edo period in the middle of the 19th century, grew up in adverse circumstances being left with his relative. Thanks to his father, who succeeded in the coal-mining industry, his life had gradually stabilized. After his father's death, he took over the small family business to expand it into many large companies, making the...Read More
Although there are around 10,000 railway stations in Japan, few old station buildings of original shape can be found in that most station buildings were made of wood. From the view point of architectural value, Hamadera-koen Station in Sakai City, Osaka, and Nikko Station in Tochigi Prefecture are well known, however Moji-ko Station in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, as shown in the first picture, is regarded as the best in...Read More


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Description: Gooseberries are an easy-to-grow soft fruit and they can thrive in many kinds of soil, although they really like a sunny site. They can be grown as bushes or be trained against a wall to take up less space in a small garden – you can even grow gooseberries in containers.