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Posted: Mar Wed 07, 2007 7:19 pm
Post subject: pain in stomach area
my Daughter who is 11 yrs old says her stomach hurts around her belly button. Put a saucer on her tummy - the middle of the saucer over her belly button and that is the area. She describes that pain as a sicky feeling and pressure. It doesn't appear to get better or worse with food. She has had some pain on her sides but mainly her belly.
Tums seem to help very little. I've been giving her the LBS and Physillium Hulls and Aloe Vera to drink each day now for about 2 weeks. There does not seem to be any change. She seems to feel worse at night and has problems falling asleep because her stomach hurts and feels bad. No fever. No vomiting.
Doctor's have done an X-ray which didn't show that she was constipated. They have done lots of blood work which has all come back negative. They have done lots of stool sample testing which have also come back negative. Now they are referring me to a specialist at Children's Hospital. The last week, she has started getting these short lived, but intense headaches. During all of this, we have also been dealing with head lice which she picked up at school. I don't know that the 2 have anything to do with one another, other than her stomach does seem to feel worse when we are working on her hair. Now is that because she is thinking of it more and doesn't have something to distract her or is it because the stress of the headlice is making it worse. I don't know.
I was looking on the NSP Forum website for a bit tonight. What about digestive herbs? I have Proactazyme herbs. I'm wondering if I should try those. I just don't want to put too much into her stomach tho for fear of making things worse for her.
any help would be great. thanks
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Posted: Mar Tue 13, 2007 9:27 pm
Post subject: Re: Pain in stomach area
First I'd like to ask what her bowel habits are like? Does she have a productive BM after each meal? That's very important.
If she does have good, regular bm's, I would suggest you try
Gastro Health
. There seems to be a rash of stomach pain in children lately and it frequently is helped by
Gastro Health
. This product was made specifically for the problem of H-Pylori bacteria - you can read about that on the Frequently Asked Questions segment of the forum.
Also, do you give her a probiotic? I would suggest
Bifadophilus Flora Force
Probiotic Eleven
-- both of which have a substance which promotes gastro intestinal health.
Do share with us if those products help her.
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Posted: Apr Wed 11, 2007 8:48 am
Post subject: stomach pain
With children it is so hard to know, because it is so confusing to them. I'd do as suggested by the doctor first and rule out any serious disorders, it could come down to a psychological problem and I mean that it could be something bothering her she cannot talk about with you. The stress of the head lice can make it seem worsen. It is always best to get her check out by professional doctors who manage kids like suggested first and then if it is not a physical problem then a psychologist may be helpful. After that then maybe some nutricalm and other herbs can help once you have some idea what you are working toward.
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India is an undoubted heaven for shopaholics. The vibrant cultures of different parts of the country offer variety of markets filled with the products that brighten up the heart of shopaholics, and when you see the rates, you end up going even crazier over the fabulous stuff. India is one of the best places in the world that truly defines the flea shopping experience. The variety of products and the cheapest of rates makes you shop till you drop. Do you know the best places to have that flea experience? If not, then you must go ahead to these flea markets for the best shopping experience!
If you ever thought that flea markets were only meant for college goers and budget keepers, then here is Colaba Causeway which is the favorite shopping spot not only for the locals and travelers but also for the glammed-up people of the city. From fashion bloggers to models and actresses, everyone dig into the Colaba shops to find the best products. You can totally trust this high-fashion market of Mumbai to keep your wardrobe up to date without really hurting your wallet. Colaba Causeway offers everything from the garment store to the stylish handbags and shoes, the local food and the roadside jewellery stalls. Fill your shopping bag with best of material at the totally affordable price.
Ask any Delhiite and they will tell you what Sarojini market means to them. Sarojini market sells the export surplus material at a very cheap price. This flea market is probably the best street market that you will find in the capital city. The market is always filled with the recent fashion clothes, bags, and shoes. Visit here after improvising your bargaining skills, because it can land you with the most awesome articles at the dirt cheap rate.Suggested Read: Things you need to travel.. Really things? No it's not things.. It's People!
One place where you will find the students of Pune grabbing the best deals. FC Road in Pune is a famous flea market which is jam packed with the students most of the time. The narrow and crowded lanes of streets will offer you everything from watches, accessories, clothes, kurtis, bags and shoes at the price that would never burn a hole in your pocket. Most of the stuff is brought from Mumbai, so you assure yourself of keeping yourself up to the fashion in an absolute affordable way.
Commercial Street has redefined the meaning of street shopping in India. The vibrant and jazzy streets of this flea market offers the best of fashion without the haphazardness of the street shopping. The market is very well organized and it has got a class which distinguishes this place from the cliche local markets of India. You can land yourself with the quality products at the affordable price at the Commercial street in Bangalore.
You definitely had heard of the Saturday night parties, but have you heard of the Saturday night markets? Well, if not, then Goa is the place to witness the energetic and vibrant market of Arpora on Saturday nights only. Arpora Saturday Night Market is the most happening and lively market in Goa which opens after 6 in the evening. The famous street market is well-lit with the beautiful lights and the music sets the mood right which makes this place much more than just a flea market. You will find the everything from the jewelry to the fashionable clothes, beer, handicrafts and home decor.
Janpath market not only offers the fashion products but also pours out the culture of India in its shops. The gothic market of the capital city has two distinctive lanes. One offers the Indian handicrafts, handlooms, bags and souvenirs, and the other lane is filled with the local vendors selling the street style clothes and accessories at the rate that you put a smile on your face. A surprise that awaits you at the back of this market is the few stalls by the different people from the various states of India. Few stalls that sell the beautiful handcrafted materials from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh , West Bengal etc is the true treasure that Janpath has got.
You trip to Lucknow is incomplete if you do not try the scrumptious street food of the state and buy the famous Chicken Kari handloom. All of it can be found in the famous Hazratganj Market of the city. The market has got the small stalls and big shops selling the best of the culture of the state at reasonable prices.
The city which is known for its vibrant culture and the vivid street markets has one of the best street shopping experience to offer to its tourists. Located in the old city area of Rajasthan, Baapu Bazaar has the best of Rajasthani's culture and handicrafts. You can fill your shopping bags with the bedsheets, Jaipuri jutti (ethnic shoes), salwar suits, cushions, home decor artifacts, ethnic jewelry , lac bangles and ready-made suits at a very reasonable price. Apart from this, the market is also very famous for its ayurvedic digestives and the natural henna. Do not forget to get your hands inked with the beautiful designs from the henna designers that rest at the road sides.
Pondicherry is famous for its clean beaches and the vibrancy which is added by the beach shacks. Serenity beach bazaar is a famous street market of Serenity beach in Pondicherry. The market is an open air market beneath the palm shades. Serenity Bazaar is famous for its local boutiques and products from Auroville. You can shop various handicrafts, souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, accessories, and clothes. Not just shopping you can also enjoy the delicious seafood and the lip-smacking drinks at this market. The best of beach culture can be experienced right here in this market.
Police market in Shillong s definitely a paradise for the fashion lovers in the mountains. The market is huge and is replete with the various shopping attractions. The market is famous for its handmade artifacts which are prepared by the tribal people of Meghalaya. The bamboo and cane artworks are the specialties of this market. You can also grab the scrumptious North-east cuisine is the loaded small shops of the market. The list does not end here, you can find the exquisite variety of silk and cotton clothes, the fashionable clothes, shoes, and bags etc. Enough to satisfy the shopaholic inside you!Suggested Read: A Bucket List To Your Dream!

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Though I may have some carnivorous tendencies (mmm...carne asada), occasionally I get an urge to get closer to Mother Nature via some fresh vegetables. When a salad just won't do and a veggie burger seems too processed, there's always the classic vegetarian sandwich -- or as I like to call it, the Plantwich.
I tracked down two restaurants boasting delicious sounding eggplant and vegetable sandwiches on their menus. Read on to find out which one had me pondering a veghead lifestyle and which one left me mourning the lack of meat.
In One Corner: Taps Signature Cuisine & Bar
76 N. Old Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield Park
Tucked in a small stucco strip mall just blocks from Litchfield Park's luxurious Wigwam Resort, Taps is an off-the-beaten-path hideaway. The massive metal and glass front doors made my friend and I feel like extras in Honey I Shrunk the Kids as we struggled to open them, but once inside we felt right at home. Taps is a combo wine and beer pub, with faux brick walls, sleek wine racks and lots of counter-height metal tables.
The restaurant offers quite a few vegetarian-friendly selections including the tasty sounding Napa Roasted Veggie sandwich with marinated and slow-roasted eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers/onions, feta and 5 cheese blend with garlic aioli. Yum! We were salivating just reading the description. Our sandwich arrived warm, but a little puny-looking, with 80% crusty bread and 20% bland looking brownish lumpy filling.
Uh-oh. Red flag.
You know when a movie trailer looks amazing and action-packed and you're so excited to see it and then it gets here and you go on opening night and it's a pile of steaming...well, you get the picture. Yeah, eating this sandwich after reading the menu description was kind of like that.
"It tastes really bland," my vegetarian friend said as she reluctantly munched on the sandwich. "And it's all eggplant. Where are all of the beautiful colored vegetables that were supposed to be in here?"
She had a point. The brown mush sandwiched in-between the thick baguette had recognizable chunks of eggplant and possibly mushroom, but I couldn't taste the peppers, or even the pungent feta that was supposed to be in there alongside the tasteless stringy cheese blend. The baguette was okay, but could've used a little seasoning and grilling.
All of the veggies had been cooked until colorless and mushy, and there definitely wasn't enough aioli to mask the taste. Our other dishes were good, and the service was excellent -- but buyer beware, this Plantwich might drive even a die-hard vegetarian to start eating meat again.
In the Other Corner: Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 W. University Dr. in Tempe
After the dreadful sandwich we had at Taps, my vegetarian friend backed out of a second Plantwich trek. So I headed out with a fellow omnivore in tow. He wasn't exactly thrilled with the idea of eating a plant sandwich, but agreed to go to Oregano's as long as he could order a pizza too.
If you haven't been to Oregano's before, it's pretty awesome. They've got a quaint, neighborhood bistro feel, with several quirky buildings and a giant misted patio in-between. Inside, you'll find large vinyl booths, a nice bar overlooking the kitchen and vintage signs and rustic (and rusty!) food-related memorabilia overhead. Their eggplant sandwich, called the Veggie Wedgie, sounded delicious, what with the spinach, roma tomatoes, provolone, portabellas and goat cheese. But this time I wasn't getting my hopes up.
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Our sandwich arrived in short order, served on thick foccacia bread with sweet potato fries (bonus!) and a spicy aioli dipping sauce. My dining companion and I gathered our wits and each took a bite, already wincing at the anticipated paste taste. Ok, so the consistency of the filling was a little like paste. But the taste was surprisingly pleasant.
"I'm not repulsed!" announced my dining companion. "It's pasty, but the bread is really crunchy and tasty." Coming from him, that was a huge compliment.
The foccacia bread was indeed delicious, with a crunchy toasted texture and hints of herbs and cheese. I could taste the rich earthy flavor of the mushrooms and the pungent zing of feta against a backdrop of slightly bitter spinach and musky eggplant. The eggplant was cut into thin strips, breaded and sauteed until crisp, which was a welcome departure from the standard mush. Fresh lettuce strips and tomato, together with the tangy aioli dipping sauce, gave the sandwich a bright flavor.
The Winner: Oregano's Pizza Bistro. Maybe it was just my lowered expectations, but their Plantwich was decent enough to warrant a second try. Especially if we can get a side of meat lover's pizza with it.


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Managing others?
Forget familiarity
When someone new comes along
Some may reject him or her
Why do people make snap judgements?
Our children are probably the wisest among us
When you watch young kids playing, they have a common goal: to have fun. I remember playing hide 'n seek every night after dinner with kids of different ages, backgrounds, religions, culture, and so on.
We didn't care about who's parents made the most money, who had the best grades, or what anyone looked like. It didn't matter that boys and girls of different ages were playing either. The deal was: get everyone together, figure out who would be it, and hide.
Mission accomplished - we had fun.
So what happened to many of us adults?
Why do some people feel the need to control others?
According to Daniel A. Bochner, Ph.D., the need to seek power or control over others appears to stem from feeling powerless. In his article, The Power and Control Addiction,[2] he identifies three patterns in childhood:
1) Being dominated in childhood and thereby concluding that controlling others is the right (or only) way to overcome this feeling.
2) Having an "impossible-to-please" parent - which can lead to perfectionism. Having such high (and unattainable) personal standards can cause some people to expect the same unrealistically high standards in those around them.
3) Someone born with a more egocentric personality who derives pleasure and self-esteem from having others "give in" to their wishes.
Notably, these patterns can be found singly or may overlap in people who are affected.
Managers need to lead in a different way today, to mentor rather than control others.[3]
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Let the men make the decisions?
Results of a 2010 study led by Anita Woolley, of Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania, found that pooling a bunch of highly intelligent men does not add up to a more intelligent group.
Perhaps surprising to some, the research indicated that group intelligence is linked to social skills and the proportion of women within the group.
Professor Woolley, an organizational psychologist, remarked: "The effect was linear, meaning the more women, the better."[4]
Sometimes those who appear to be "in charge"
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They emulate these types (and adult bullying occurs).
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Groups where only a few people dominated the team were "less intelligent" than those in which people had equal say. Indeed, the silent type in the group may be the smartest person in the room.[4]
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After a while, similarity becomes boring
Even in the nicest surroundings we can get "stuck"
Insanity is repeating the same mistakes
and expecting different results.
Note: This quote and variants including "The definition of insanity . . ." or "One definition of insanity . . ." have been attributed to Albert Einstein, Ben Franklin, Confucius, and an old Chinese proverb, but Narcotics Anonymous is its first known appearance in print.[5][6]
Some leaders recognize the need for uniqueness
We are too loyal sometimes
Throughout history, thousands of people have been known to follow the advice of those who have been around a long time and who are most vocal. So highly skilled at manipulation are these self-appointed leaders that even employers don't question their motives.
An internal problem? It's worth checking out.
With luck, the white peacock comes back.
Many don't.
About 64% of the best talent leaves
The WBI (Workplace Bullying Institute) studies[8] along with Zogby International (involving thousands of participants) revealed 64% of those targeted by a workplace bully end up losing their job.
Bullies cause those they target to start all over again. Sadly, the target ends up losing in most cases and the bully is given even more power to continue.
Some brilliant leaders "get it" (many ignore the early signs)
In The Globe and Mail, I read an interesting article by Wallace Imment (in 2012) titled For some, ethics are a moving target.[9]
Dr. Nicole Ruedy, a postdoctoral research associate at the Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking, University of Washington, reported: "41% of cheaters showed statistically significant boosts in positive feelings compared with the non-cheaters. Something being coined as the cheater's high."[10]
"People tend to make rules for others
and exceptions for themselves." ~ Anonymous
Perhaps you are a totally different creature
with some white and colored peacock in you - fabulous!
GREAT, you are exactly what the world needs
Where have you been?
Just think, no one else is exactly like you in the world. And thank goodness.
"The great pleasure in life is doing
what people say you cannot do."
~ Walter Bagehot (1826 - 1877) was a British businessman, essayist, social Darwinist and journalist who wrote extensively about literature, government, and many economic affairs.
Once you embrace your own uniqueness, you become able to appreciate and respect those around you. You'll benefit as a group when everyone is treated equally and listened to. The most successful teams are comprised of both sexes, from diverse backgrounds, who are given equal say (and pay).
Don't know about you, but I feel like rounding up some kids and playing hide 'n seek.
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I wasn't sure what in the world to do for this. Then I came across this picture that I had taken in 2010 of Ian.
He is covered in spaghetti sauce and looks like he is asking me, "What is this mess on my hands, Mommy? Can you please clean it up?"
He doesn't like stuff on his hands. So, I told him that I would clean it up and then promptly did.
Almost every time he eats spaghetti, his face and hands look like this. And, often the clothes get messy too. We sometimes have him eat without a shirt and then he has a bath.
He was 2 years 9 months old when this picture was taken so I thought it would perfect for a Throwback Thursday picture as well.
It is so fun to look back at pictures of him when he was younger. So many changes in such a short time.
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Complete with 48 additional pages and updated throughout to show all of the new sets and innovations from LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary provides detailed and annotated photography giving insight into the characters, locations, creatures, and spacecraft of the LEGO galaxy far, far away. Young Padawans will learn the ins and outs about their favorite vehicles, weapons, and minifigures such as Anakin, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader.
Fans of all ages will learn about every LEGO Star Wars set released while exploring the updated cross sections that expose the inner workings of larger-piece sets such as the Death Star or Millenium Falcon. The updated "Beyond the Bricks" chapter goes behind-the-scenes to take a look at how LEGO sets are made, new models, plus fun fan creations. Of course this book would not be complete without an exclusive LEGO Star Wars minifigure, which is sure to impress even the most dedicated collector.
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The American born Brandi Passante is a reality television personality. She is in a relationship with her long-term boyfriend Jarrod Schulz. The couple has two children namely Cameron and Payton together. The boyfriend and girlfriend duo have starred on the Brandi & Jarrod: Married to the Job. The two rose to fame through their appearance on the reality show.
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In 1999, Brandi met her soon-to-be-husband while working in a carpet cleaning company in California, but it wasn't a love at first sight.
The two were brought together by a mutual friend working alongside them. While the husband insists that it was Brandi that pursued their relationship, the story of Brandi differs from that of Jarrod.
Despite the confusion on who made the first move, the famous reality stars are happily in love with each other.
Brandi and her long-time boyfriend have been in a healthy relationship for more than a decade. The couple starred in the reality series Storage Wars in 2010 and later, appeared on their own show Brandi & Jarrod: Married to the Job in 2014.
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Leicester have been rocked to learn new signing Matt Upson faces up to three months out.
The promoted Foxes gave former England World Cup defender Upson a lucrative 12-month contract this summer to poach him from Championship Brighton on a Bosman.
City boss Nigel Pearson was desperate for the 35-year-old's vast experience to bolster his backline. But Upson is now due for surgery on an ankle injury and is not expected back until November.
Upson played 47 games for Brighton last term and was their player of the year as he helped them into the play-offs.
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As an essential business, AR is continuing to operate and provide our customers with the service and support they need during this time. We take the health and safety of our employees very seriously and have additional measures in place to maintain a safe working environment.
The Model 2000S1G2z5 is a solid state, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. Housed in a stylish contemporary cabinet, the unit is designed for benchtop use, but can be removed from the cabinet for immediate equipment rack mounting.
The 2000S1G2z5, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 2000 watts of RF power. Included is a front panel gain control which permits the operator to conveniently set the desired output level. The 2000S1G2z5 is protected from RF input overdrive by an RF input leveling circuit which controls the RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when the RF input level is increased above 0 dBm. The RF amplifier stages are protected from over-temperature by removing the DC voltage to them if an over-temperature condition occurs due to cooling blockage or fan failure.
The Model 2000S1G2z5 is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a color LCD touch screen and a single rotary knob to offer status reporting and control capability. The display provides operational presentation of forward and reflected power plus operational status. Special features include again control, internal automatic leveling control (ALC) with front panel control of the ALC threshold, forward and reflected RF sample ports for precise power measurements and RF output level protection.
All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232 hardwire and fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet. The bus interface connector is located on the back panel and positive control of local or remote operation is assured by a Local/Remote keylock on the front panel of the amplifier.
The low level of spurious signals and linearity of the Model 2000S1G2z5 make it ideal for use as a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems. It can be used as a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands and is suitable for a variety of communication technologies such as CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM etc. It is also suitable for EMC Test applications where undistorted modulation envelopes are desired.
The export classification for this equipment is EAR99. These commodities, technology or software are controlled for export in accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.


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On November 8, 2016, California, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts voters approved recreational marijuana initiatives. This move added them to the expanding list of states, including Washington and Colorado, that have already authorized marijuana for recreational purposes.
A few weeks after these approvals, some Lone Star State legislators are seeking to do the same. On the first day of filing the bills for the 2017 legislative session, Texas lawmakers submitted various proposals to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
House Bill 58
This bill has been filed by the state Rep. James White (R-Woodville). The proposal would create a court for first-time marijuana possession lawbreakers. The bill, which is based on the principle that these offenders are usually self-correcting, aims at conserving law enforcement and corrections resources.
House Bill 81
Proposed by Rep. Joseph Moody (D-El Paso), this bill intends to replace criminal punishments for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana with a civil fine of $250.
House Bill 82
The proposal, which was filed by Rep Harold Dutton Jr. (D-Houston), aims at reclassifying the sentence for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana as a Class C offense rather than a Class B misdemeanor. Nevertheless, if an individual is convicted three times, then the misdemeanor would revert to Class B. Currently, possession of two ounces or less of the drug is a Class A misdemeanor.
Senate Bill 170
This bill would change possession of less than an ounce of marijuana from a criminal felony to a civil one.
Senate Joint Resolutions
Senate Joint Resolution 17 would allow voters to determine whether marijuana should be made legal in Texas, following the lead of several other states. Senate Joint Resolution 18 would allow voters to choose whether to approve marijuana for medicinal purposes if prescribed by a health practitioner.
A Successful Marijuana Bill
In 2015, Lone Star State legislators proposed various unsuccessful bills to decriminalize the drug. However, in spite of the lawmakers' objections concerning decriminalizing the use of marijuana, Gov. Greg Abbot managed to endorse one bill into law. Senate Bill 339, the compassionate use act, authorized oils that contain cannabidiol (CBD), an element of marijuana identified to treat epilepsy and other persistent medical issues.
Bottom Line
Texas lawmakers have filed bills for next year's session that, if passed, would loosen the restrictions on using and possessing marijuana. However, unless decriminalization of the drug turns into reality, people who have been charged with marijuana possession should consider seeking advice from a lawyer with experience and knowledge of drug laws.


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According to BGR, Wal-Mart may be carrying the iPhone 3G starting on November 15th. Also noteworthy is that it doesn't look like the iPhone will be sold at Radio Shack, as previously rumored. Now, I've never purchased a cell phone from Wal-Mart before but here's to hoping the activation process will be relatively hassle free, as I don't remember ever seeing anybody in the electronics departments of any of the Wal-Mart stores I've been in.
I've seen a counter, I've seen locked glass cases holding cameras and video games, and I've seen a cash register, but I don't think I've ever seen an actual person. It might be a good idea to cross-train the dependable lady behind the jewelry counter in the art of cell phone activations, because she's almost always around.


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911 Calls
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Officials In Camden County Ask Public To Reserve 911 Calls For EmergenciesBelieve it or not, Camden County emergency operators get hundreds of calls every year around the Independence Day holiday asking where fireworks performances are and to get directions.


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Speaker: President Oh Se-Jung
Date: August 29, 2019
Venue: University Gymnasium
Graduates who have completed your undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs and are now about to begin a new journey, I congratulate you all on behalf of Seoul National University. I would like to applaud our 293 international students, in particular, who have overcome the challenges of studying abroad to be here today. I express my sincere gratitude and congratulations to the families and friends of our graduates, who, with love, have helped our graduates successfully finish their studies. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to our professors, staff, and alumni for their commitment to cultivating and supporting these brilliant talents.
Class of 2019 Graduates of Seoul National University, as joyous as it is to be here today, there must also have been many difficulties on the way. I matriculated at SNU in 1971 in the last class to graduate at SNU's Yeongeon campus. When I reflect back, my twenties were an intense and beautiful time, formative for who I am now, but it seems it had not been a time of only happiness. It was difficult to manage others' expectations of me and the anxiety of having to make life's important choices while I felt I was not yet mature. I'm sure many of you can relate. But you've all pulled it off wonderfully and deserve to be proud of your achievements.
Starting from tomorrow, you will all each go on to lead different lives. 30 or even 50 years from now, where might you be, and what might you be doing? I am excited to think about the various possibilities that lie ahead of you. As a way of celebrating your graduation today, I would like to share some thoughts about leaving SNU and entering the world around us.
Wherever you are and whatever you do, I hope you will always be true to yourself. And I wish that you will make decisions by listening to your inner voice and following your heart. Please pay special attention to your inner voice that tells you to make the right choice when you are faced with difficult decisions. While we gladly do our best and take responsibility for our own decisions, we often regret choices that were dishonest to ourselves and seek opportunities to blame others for them. As you know, regret leaves us unhappy and stuck in the past. In order to love yourself and make a good life, you need to first believe in yourself and respect your choices.
As you go on with your lives, however, there are often times when it is unclear what you want. And at times, your heart may also mislead you. This is the reason why we ought to engage diligently in lifelong learning. Starting from tomorrow, you will learn many new things as you expose yourself to various experiences in the vast world. The world is a classroom of difficult lessons that will occasionally furnish you with dilemmas or discord, but as you know well, the harder the problem is, the more interesting it is and the more you will grow in the process. I hope that throughout your lives you confront these difficult challenges and grow from them. If you communicate and cooperate with others in the process, you will be able to achieve remarkable growth that wouldn't be possible on your own. I hope you will always look around and help others grow together with you. Through this growth, you will be able to foster your hearts to become trusted guides in your lives. I hope the intellectual faculties and the attitude of passionate inquiry that you have honed at SNU will serve as valuable assets to you all.
The big and unexpected gift we get from developing ourselves is that our capacity to benefit the community and help others likewise increases. Henceforth, the choices you make in society will not only affect you but also others around you, both directly and indirectly. As you grow older, the scope of your choice's impact will gradually widen. This includes people you don't know, countries you haven't been to, and the future that you have yet to meet. Therefore, I hope that throughout your lives you will make an effort to consider with empathy other people's perspectives and to imagine things that you have never experienced. I hope that you will see things from your perspective and others' perspectives together with everyone's shared perspective and that you will try to consider each individual society's position together with the position of the whole world. I expect that your free minds will make our society an all the more free and prosperous place to live.
As you all ardently go on to lead your lives, SNU and I will be ardently striving along your side. Universities are halls of intellectual virtue that cherish their mission of benefiting human society through education and research. As the finest university in Korea, and as the university steered by the support of Korean society and its people, SNU will continue to deeply reflect on its mission and boldly enact what needs to be done. We will lead the development of science and technology, represented by AI, and will research the changes it will bring about throughout society and people's lives. And at a time that calls for specialists equipped with excellent skills to untangle conflicts between countries, SNU will take the lead in making Korea a truly advanced nation. As you continue to adhere to your own philosophy and live a life that benefits our society in various ways, please remember that SNU will also continue to be an excellent and warm academic community that contributes to national development and human prosperity. SNU will always be your proud alma mater.
Class of 2019 graduates of Seoul National University! I wish you luck in your future endeavors. In case bad luck comes once in a while, may you always find strength and courage to get back up again and continue pursuing your aspirations in life. Now everyone, please join me in giving a hearty round of applause for our graduates, the new generation that will lead our future. Thank you.


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Autumn is fast approaching, and with it, some we have another high-mile truck. Yay! Let's dive right in. Today's amazing high-miler comes to us from Steven Stokes. Here is the lowdown on his Silverado.
Odometer Reading: 554,739
Year: 2003
Model: Chevy Silverado LS 4.8L 2WD Ext. Cab
From Steven:
Just found this site. Great to see that others have long running vehicles.
I got a 2003 Silverado with over 551,000 miles on it, and I'm looking forward to seeing how many more I can gather up!! I bought my Chevy Silverado brand-new off the Chase Chevrolet dealership in Stockton, CA., it was my first, and only (so far), "Brand-new vehicle" that I have ever purchased, it had if I remember correctly, only 12 miles on it when I took it home.
Steven takes his driving quite seriously. Within a year he'd put 35,000 miles on the vehicle, and just like that, it was out of warranty. He states it's been a dependable truck and the engine is original, however, the transmission and rear-end have some new stuff in them, though all still factory stock.
Steven says the Silverado has been in three rear-end collisions. Yikes! It even ate a brake rotor that came off of a scrap truck, and it has always taken him home. Steven is forever grateful that his truck continues to let him drive it. We are as well.
He drives 100 miles a day and is aiming for a million. We'll be right there with Steven as he aims for his goal. Keep on driving! Your mileage puts you right into the top 50 hall-of-fame. Congrats!


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Through the Looking Glass - Mixed Metal Jewelry Collection
What is life like through the eyes of a sweet little pup? Inspired by our own Security Department, Through the Looking Glass - Mixed Metal Jewelry explores Little Sidney's cheery point of view.
Yes, I'm one of those "crazy dog moms" but let's face it... pups rule! They live in the moment. When they are happy they dance around and wag their entire bodies. When you are sad they kiss you to make it better. They learn new tricks no matter what their age and they accept life's treats with gratitude. Every sight and sound is an adventure and every person a new best friend.
This collection captures life through the wonder and joy of my best pal. Mixed metals of brilliant bronze with nature inspired iron inlay, gold filled chain and ear wires all add warmth to any outfit. But what I hope most is that these pieces remind us to feel the grass at our feet, never forget to smell the roses, chase after our dreams, love unconditionally & hide your favorite snack!


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Great Strategy Begins with a CEO on the Frontlines
Building a winning strategy begins with recognizing that strategy is too important to be delegated to a strategy department. It can certainly be valuable to have the help of strategy officers or teams on refining and implementing strategy, but the strategy itself needs to be conceived and owned by the CEO (or equivalent for a division). Otherwise, strategy often becomes a diffuse product of group thinking and compromises among multiple stakeholders in the organization.


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And The Days Go Zoom Zooming By!!!
WOW! I cant believe it has been over three weeks since my last post.
So much going on in my life right now, so many changes.
I swear I don't know where the days go and lately I seem to have very little, to no, free time.
Let's see, where to start…
Well, I guess the biggest changes are that Hubby and I aren't driving any more.
I hated that job!
Well, it wasn't too bad on nice weather days and with the other company's we drove for, But…
About a month or so ago the pharmacy we drove for, signed with a new delivery company, let me tell you, and this is No Joke.
The new company was the most Unprofessional, Dishonest place I have ever worked for!!
Any who, Hubby and I are now done.
And for the first time in 26 years, Hubby is only working One Job!
Now you have to understand who Hubs is, well, the truth is, He's a workaholic!
No kidding, he would never ever admit it, but truth is truth and he is.
He cant stand just doing nothing, which was okay when we were in our 20's even 30's, but now were are getting close to our mid-40's and I am, and have been for awhile, so ready for him to go to one job, come home and just hang out.
Plus we have our grandbaby coming in December, I don't want him to miss out on enjoying the wee-one.
No more coming home from one job and going to another!
Speaking of my Grandbaby, I went with Kelsey a few days ago to her Dr. apt. and got to hear the baby's heart beat for the 1st time.
Yes, I admit it, my eyes did tear up.
I already love this little one so much.
I had my yard sale and it went over really well.
Felt good to purge so many things, plus it gave me some spending money for our weekend get-away.
I am making progress on trying to clear out the house somewhat.
I had a slight backslide when we went to the Gypsy Caravan in St. Louis a couple of weeks ago.
Hubby and I went up to St. Louis on Sunday Morning and hit some stores near the city.
We stayed the night and met Mom, Dad and Kortney and headed into the Gypsy Caravan Monday to meet up with my Sister and family.
It is an annual thing we have been doing for years.
We had a good time, but it seemed more crowded this year for some reason.
Maybe I was just tired from the busy day before, who knows.
I really didn't buy much at the actual Caravan, just a few items.
I did most my buying the day before.
Above are some of my new finds.
Above: I purchased the measuring spoons and the huge jar at World Market.
This was our first time there (WM) and we went a little Nuts.
Brett loved the store as much as I did, so that always makes shopping more enjoyable.
*I think I'm getting a little ahead of myself.
Here are photos of some of the goodies I came home with, just stacked on the counter before I decided where they should go.
Items found at The Gypsy Caravan, Goodwill, The World Market, The Old Time Pottery Shop, and Target.
Now back to what can be found at the World Market…
Found this awesome blue jar there. ($19.99)
It is a drink dispenser, but I have it turned around for the display.
It is sitting on top of my fridge with this wonderful batter bowl I found at The Olde Time Pottery shop. ($7)
These blue towels came from World Market. (I cant remember the price, I think around $3)
They are hanging from my stove and in the below photos you can see the big white bowl ($4) found at OTPS and the giant vintage shoo fly cover ($8) one of my few purchases from the GC.
This wonderful glass dryer rack came from WM. ($15)
I want one of those giant old ones, but for now this will do just fine.
I have my new vintage white cups found O' Fallon's Goodwill displayed on it.
I love this old ironstone bowl that I bought at the Caravan.
Little by little, my cupboard is getting fuller. :)
In my mud room you will see another glass jar, smaller, but still a good find from the OTPS.
Second shelf, glass jar with tin lid. ($7)
On the top shelf, RHS, is an old blue jar purchased from the GC ($5) and a small repro jar from WM ($1.50).
Next to them are two adorable white ceramic bowls with blue dots, found at Target in there Dollar Section.
Oh, did you notice the shutter shelf above the cabinet??
* I know, I'm jumping all over the place in this post!!
Bare with me.
I wanted to share this before I forget, a simple little shelf I made from one of the shutters I won from Sherry @ Thrift My House.
Now, I didn't go elaborate on it at all.
All I did was attach a small board to the bottom.
Painted it all in a white paint and drilled two holes in the corners for hanging.
Poof, little what-not shelf.
Soon I will share the little table bench I made from the other shutter.
Thank you again, Sherry for the fabulous blog win!
Below is one of my favorite finds.
It did come from the Gypsy Caravan…
I love this old child's high chair with its worn and chippy mustard yellow paint.
And Hubby just LOVED carrying it around all day! :)
My last purchase from the Gypsy Caravan was a vintage wood shutter.
Now, I admit it…
I didn't think it out too much before hanging.
I decided to hang it above my fireplace.
Which I thought looked okay, until Hubby pointed out that it looks like a giant vent up there.
Oh, Shoot! I hate it when he's right.
Now I have to take it down and find somewhere else to put it.
~ I do have so much more to share about what all has been going on around here, but it is going to have to wait until my next post.
This one is getting a lot longer than I expected.
I will be back soon with more News and More Inexpensive Goodies you can find near you!!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Have a fabulous Friday!


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Admirals Cup Seafender 46
The two faces of the extreme
The Watch Quote - March 17th, 2011
The Corum Admirals Cup Seafender 46 Chrono Dive watch
Corum clearly feels very much at home at great depths. Launched in 2010 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Admirals Cup collection, the Deep Hull 48 model marked a significant watershed in brand history by heralding the extreme range. Designed for extreme environments, this divers watch, the first of its kind within the Admirals Cup collection, is now joined by two new 46 mm-diameter variations that are both water-resistant to 300 meters: the Admirals Cup Seafender 46 Dive and the Admirals Cup Seafender 46 Chrono Dive. Slightly smaller than the previously introduced version, they have been specifically designed and developed to delight divers and devotees of distinctive and sophisticated watches. These sporty and sturdy models feature powerful, taut lines that make them ideal companions for relaxing moments as well as exciting adventures.
The Corum Admirals Cup Seafender 46 Dive watch


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Have some fun with bubbles with this fantastic Double Bubble - Bubble Bucket set! Enjoy this awesome outside toy this summer as you fill up the bubble bucket and wave your bubble wands around to release double the amount of bubbles!
- Non Spill Double Bubble Bucket Set
- Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 9.8cm approx.
- Comes with 125ml bottle of bubble solution
- Kids Summer Outdoor Fun Game Toys
- Ages 3 Years+


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Drink menu
- Angel´s Monastery 195 CZK The oldest note of the use of this building is contained in writings dating to the 12th century when it served as a home to a monastery. It is generally known, monks are skilled at brewing various potions and so they did even here. One of their goals was to be close to angels in heaven. We believe Alois was successful at this by combining Beefeater gin, fresh lemon juice, vermouth, orange liqueur and homemade hibiscus syrup. And that's why we warmly welcome you to Angel's Monastery...
- Jeremy's Swizzle Stick 185 CZK Gustav Machatý, the pioneer director of titillating films and a dear friend of Alois's, triggered our interest to create an erotically-themed cocktail. We were inspired by Ron de Jeremy, an icon in the business, who became famous for the production of titillating movies as well as his own rum brand. Our homage to him is sweet and sour and slightly spicy in the end—just like his colourful life was. The beginning is heavy and sour, but, over time, sweetness and passion unveil. The spicy, hot flavour as well as the cocktail's size refer to his documentaries.
- From Dust Till Foam 175 CZK We believe there is no need for us to introduce Quentin Tarantino's From Dusk Till Dawn. Alois and Quentin indeed had a lot in common. Both of them were left by their fathers at an early age and, shortly after, were enchanted by film. And the story in From Dust Till Dawn describing a trip the main characters take from the USA to Mexico, may remind us of Alois's smuggle trip to the south. Just as in the movie, Alois frequently ended up in a bar during his travels. The cocktail's flavour will also remind you of the film: a sweet, pleasant beginning of elderberries will soon be replaced by the sour and bitter after-taste of gin, lemon, Aperol and fresh grapefruit juice.
- Oldtowner 195 CZK Alois was one of the first people to smuggle spirit made from agave. To disguise its typical smoky scent he added strawberry and basil in it. We expanded his recipe to include chocolate bitter, agave syrup and fresh lime.
- Yellow Boxer 195 CZK Alois came across Galliano, an Italian herb liqueur, on his way to Paris and immediately fell for it. For years he was looking for a fitting ingredient. As his diary reveals, he found it in Mexico where he used tequila a lot. The cocktail was originally made by Charles Schumann, a German bar legend. In addition to Galliano and tequila, the two key ingredients, our version of the cocktail will offer you additional dose of vitamins in the form of fresh lime and orange juices. We believe you'll fall in love with this unique blend, just as Alois did.
- Paku Paku 195 CZK Sitting around with Don Beachcomber, Alois took part in a small rum tasting. He decided to use samples he found most interesting to create a cocktail fit for the Caribbean climate. By combining four types of rum, spices, fresh lime, grapefruit and orange juices, he created a predecessor to the Tiki cocktail and inspired Don to make a number of other cocktails known by the entire world today. Now you too can taste this unique creation!
- YoMama 185 CZK In Alois's diary we came across an almost illegible sheet of paper featuring a list of smuggled goods. When we turned it over we discovered a true treasure: a secret recipe containing a mixture of spices, fruit and herbs. The handwriting does not make it clear, wheather the recipe was written by Alois or the great Don Beachcomber. For this reason we decided to use this unique mix to prepare our own Tiki cocktail and added a mixture of three rums, almonds, chocolate and fresh fruit juices.
- Nui Nui 195 CZK Don The Beachcomber is considered to be the true creator of Tiki. In addition to specific recipes he created, there were several secret mixtures, which he kept away even from Alois. One of them is also used in the famous Nui Nui cocktail. It was only recently, that the specific ingredients were identified and we would like to make Alois happy by including it to our menu. The recipe includes golden and dark rums, homemade vanilla and cinnamon syrups and fresh lime juice veiled behind fresh orange juice and enriched by a shot of Angostura bitter. The combination of these ingredients can satisfy even the most demanding taste buds.
- Imset Cooler 195 CZK Sketches of an earthenware Canopic jar in the diary probably refer to Alois's stay in Egypt, where he used them to drink healing potions. Imset, the Egyptian god and protector of the livers, certainly reminded Alois of a relief depicted on the Old Town Square Astronomical Clock. We decided to modify this cocktail made by Jack McGarry, a world renowned bartender, whose key ingredient is melon juice, a reference to the oldest seeds found in the ancient Egypt. Our treatment also includes Tequila, fresh lime juice, grenadine and other secret ingredients which will revive even a mummy.
- Concord 165 CZK Rudolf Slavík, a legendary bartender, used this cocktail recipe in the only known radio bartender contest: Cocktail Parade EX Plzeň 67" which he won! The drink is prepared using equal amounts of gin, dry vermouth and strawberry syrup. Only few people know Rudolf received the recipe from Alois as early as in 1934. At that time he took part in a bartender contest on board the Leviathan, an American cruise ship. Alois was working there as a gastronomy consultant to avoid dealing with issues he had on the shore.
- Bohemian Manhattan 245 CZK The Manhattan cocktail certainly needs no introduction. Alois found its rough profile interesting and it inspired him to make his own whiskey, he would use to make his own version of the drink. We are not sure whether manufacturers of the sole Czech single-malt whiskey were inspired by Alois. Anyway, it is also thanks to them that we may present you with our version of the famous cocktail which makes use of Becherovka, another legendary Czech brand. We believe Alois would be proud of us!
- Alois's Becher-Cobbler 155 CZK One of the oldest categories is celebrating its comeback. This is a fruity, less alcoholic and very addictive drink that will please you on hot summer days as well as at other times. We used Alois's recipe in which Italian vermouth is mixed with fresh fruit, homemade grapefruit syrup and topped off with Becherovka Alois was a true patriot and always favoured it!!!
- Leave a Message 195 CZK Alois drew inspiration for another of his cocktails from a library the third key phase that formed the history of the building. The first chapter and the heart of this 'novel' consists in mature Cuban rum Havana Club aňejo 7 años, favoured by Ernest Hemingway, a globally renowned author. The story is spiced up with fresh lime and grapefruit juice intertwined with sugar syrup. The plot culminates with a touch of absinthe which is closely tied to the literary world of the 19th century...
- Formula of Magister Kelley 235 CZK During the 15th and 16th centuries, the building basement was used as a pharmacy similar to the adjacent Small Square which used to be dedicated to pharmacology. Undoubtedly the most famous alchemist and healer who lived in Prague was Magister Edward Kelley. He was attempting to prepare an elixir of eternal youth for Kaiser Rudolf II. The elixir we have for you here was prepared by a great grand-son of Karl Tvaroh, a Prague plasterer and Alois's best friend. In it, Pavel Tvaroh used Becherovka Cordial, linden blossom, elder flower, nettle, dandelion and burdock.
- Building Treasure 295 CZK Discover the true treasure of our bar! The map leading to it may look threatening but the experience awaiting you in the chest is definitely worth it. Because true treasures are as rare as saffron, the main ingredient used in our liquid treasure is French Safron gin infused with this world's most costly spice. Other, less dominant ingredients are fresh lime juice, sugar syrup and a few leaves of basil. The treasure cocktail is crowned with French gold: Michel Arnould champagne.
- Drink No. 10 195 CZK Looking through Alois's diary we discovered this mysterious cocktail name and with it a simple recipe for a flip drink. The word "flip" was first used in 1695. Beer, rum and sugar were warmed using a heated piece of iron. Over time, people started to add an egg and increased the amount of sugar. The first note of a "flip" comes from Jerry Thomas's book from 1862. Today, a flip is always made with a yolk. It must be shook only briefly and dynamically, or just rolled. An unwritten rule demands this drink to always come with a bit of grated nutmeg on top. Alois's version includes cognac Martell V.S. infused with apricots, sugar syrup, an egg yolk, nutmeg and a pinch of love, of course.
- USS Richmond punch 185 CZK Alois was a great fan of war literature. For this reason he chose punch named after a battleship of a Union state where the punch was also served. In 1862 this ship occupied the city of New Orleans, freed it from slavery and dealt another heavy blow to Confederation in the infamous civil war. Just like any other proper punch, this version, too, has a strong taste with an intriguing flavour of black tea.
- Knickerbocker Á La Monsieur 165 CZK This is one of Alois's favourite cocktails. First, it appeared in the first bartender's handbook by Jerry Thomas published in 1862. It is a grandad of Mai Tai made from a generous portion of rum Havana Club 3 años with the additional orange curacao, raspberry syrup and fresh lemon juice.
- Botanical Collins 165 CZK Alois described this drink as an authentic replica of plague water drunk in our kingdom in the 14th century when the first plague wave hit... This water was flavoured with local herbs such as sage, camomile, juniper, tea, etc. Here, we add the premium Beefeater 24, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup for fineness...
- Moravian sour 165 CZK During his travels around the USA, Alois remembered well all the things his grandfather had taught him about growing plums. In the late 1920s this knowledge helped him cultivate a frost-resistance plum variety named Stanley. The master blender of Rudolf Jelínek and bartenders of the Black Angel's chose together limited edition of plum brandy exclusively for our bar and this signature cocktail. The unique base is flavoured with lemon and passionfruit syrup, refined by an egg white and balanced with Italian Aperol which is used instead of bar bitters.
Black Angel's Medicine
Tomáš Mucha *2.11.1995 – † 14.6.2015
Our entire menu is dedicated to the memory of one bar founding member, who is now mixing cocktails in another Angel's bar somewhere on the other side. He always wanted to have a cocktail of his own on our menu. So we've included the drink he was mixing in the Belvedere Challenge 2014.
"Thomas, for us you are and always will be part of this bar. Forever and for always you will be the Black Angel! Thank you." The Black Angel's Bar Team
Black Angel's Medicine
30 ml Belvedere vodka
15 ml Becherovka
15 ml Lillet blanc
2dsh Peach Bitters
- Vieux Carré Aged 395 CZK The first cocktail we have prepared for you comes from the Monteleone Hotel, New Orelans. This American town was strongly influenced by French culture. The cocktail's name reads "Old Square" in English so it is practically our duty to include it on our menu, since its name is almost identical to the address of this building where Alois lived, where our bar is located and where you find yourselves right now. One of its key ingredients is Martell Cordon Bleu, which saw the light in 1912, i.e., in the same year in which Alois ordered glass for the then NY bar from Moser. COINCIDENCE? The cognac used in the drink is accompanied by Sazerac (a rye whiskey), Antica Formula, DOM Benedictine and bitters. Our version has also been matured by the unique Oak Bottles system.
- Gordon Bleu Sazerac 395 CZK Sazerac is probably the best known and also the oldest cognac-based cocktail. We believe, it would definitely be included on the menu Alois planned to have served in handmade crystal glass. Enjoy the great Martell Cordon Bleu in the version that refers to the fame of master distillers, glass engravers and also bar legends such as Peychaud, Pernod and Krcha.
- Negroni 345 CZK Negroni is a classic well tested throughout the years which definitely deserves perfect serving. Because of the way its flavour is balanced, the original version of this drink is favoured by bartenders all over the world. We would like to pay homage to Alois, as a bartender, and also dress this legendary drink in a crystal coat. Its base consists of the delicate Jensen gin with a slight tone of citrus. Its bitter-sweet profile is made complete by a combination of Campari bitter and a premium Italian vermouth by Giuseppe Carpana named Antica Formula.
- Rob Still Walking 1490 CZK During his stay in New York Alois liked to hide away from the rush of the city in the Waldorf Astoria bar in Manhattan. This bar gave rise to the very famous Rob Roy cocktail, first prepared for the opening night of the 1894 light opera bearing the same name Rob Roy. This scottish "Robin Hood" became legend in his country. On his honour, Black Angel's team prepared unique combination of blended whisky Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Vermouth del profesore, Italian herbal jewel mixed by Giancarla Macina and bitters. All together is served in crystal masterpiece made by Ludwig Moser.
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It's October, and Halloween is almost upon us. As we celebrate with candy, costumes and caramel apples, we all try to ignore the things that terrify us. Ghosts, ghouls and goblins are running amuck. Vampires are feasting on blood, rather than teenage angst. And those of us in business — at least, those who are looking to improve our business processes — are faced with the greatest horror of all: software selection (cue dramatic music).
As you probably know, software is a significant investment for any business, and the selection process isn't always easy. There are stumbling blocks all around you; ones that can compromise your productivity, customer service and the ability to grow your business. As anyone who's seen a horror movie can attest, when you trip and fall, you're a goner. So just as the kids at Camp Crystal Lake needed to find out more about Jason, you need to know more about how to navigate the software selection process. Below are some of the biggest and most common software selection mistakes you should avoid:
Failing to Properly Equip Yourself
You know what happens when people walk unprepared into the scary house at the end of the road, right? They're the first to go. The same is true for you if you're unprepared to start a selection process. You should always assess your needs before getting too deep. This often starts by documenting every feature that you need, so you have a physical list that you and your fellow software selectors can look back on.
Entering Dracula's castle? Better write down a cross, a wooden stake and a bunch of garlic. Looking for new marketing automation software? Write down that you'll need email automation, segmentation and CRM integration. After you get a complete list of your needs, you'll have a starting point for vendor evaluation.
Thinking You Already Know It All
There's always that one letter-jacket-wearing jock who thinks he knows everything. He's completely unafraid, so he confidently walks wherever he wants. At least, he does until he runs into a Ghostface or a Michael Myers.
When it comes to software selection, you're almost certain to choose a bad system if you don't do your research. After gathering your list of needs, it's time to look at vendors. Find some that fill all of your most important needs, as well as most or all of your other needs. Then you need to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each system.
If you try to wrestle Frankenstein, you're going to have a bad time. But if you use fire against him, you just might have a fighting chance. What we're trying to say is, you should know what you're getting yourself into before you get there. After assessing each vendor's strengths and weaknesses, you'll know which ones are easy to use, which are more difficult to integrate, etc. This creates a pros/cons list for each vendor, which makes comparing them easier.
Not Seeking Outside Help
If there's one thing that horror movies have taught us, it's that you have a better chance of surviving with the help of others. Trying to solve the mystery on your own leaves you vulnerable to the likes of Freddy Krueger. But if you seek help from someone who's been in your position before, you can use their knowledge to find a solution.
This is why software reviews are so helpful; they give you the perspectives of current and former users of the vendors you're looking at. After reading through reviews, you can get a good sense of how each vendor might work for you. Additionally, there's a good chance you'll find a review written by someone in your industry and/or from a similarly-sized company, which could make or break your decision on that particular vendor.
Trusting Everyone
Just as you should be wary of a weird clown hanging out in a sewer, tread cautiously around reviews; they might be trying to lure you into that stinky sewer of unproductivity. Yes, as we just said above, reviews can be extremely helpful. But there are plenty of reviews out there that are untrustworthy. Ignore most anonymous reviews, as there's a high likelihood that they're written either by someone working for the vendor, or by someone who doesn't really know what they're talking about.
Similarly, look out for reviews that have subtle bias. For example, an expert review that gives significantly more time to one vendor than it does the rest. And when visiting a crowd-sourced review site, keep an eye out for reviews with similar wording — these are also likely to be written by someone working for the vendor.
In addition, be wary of the vendors themselves. Even if a vendor's sales rep genuinely wants to help you, at the end of the day, they're always keeping their commission and the company's profits in mind. This could lead them to suggest a more costly product or package that you don't need. In this case, the more wary you are when talking to vendors, the more likely you'll choose the correct system.
Ignoring the Possibility of Growth
You want to know why the zombies in Resident Evil took over the world? Because nobody thought it'd be problem. "It's just a few zombies," they said. "It's just one little outbreak," they said. But alas, they ignored the possibility that growth could occur. So once it did, they lost control.
If you ignore the fact that your business might grow, you could easily outgrow a new system before you get the chance to take full advantage of it. As you evaluate your shortlist of vendors, make sure that each of them can scale along with your business. The last thing you want is to adopt a great system that helps you grow, only to outgrow it in six months. At that point, you'd have to start the selection process over again, way too soon. No matter how bright and shiny a vendor's features may appear, if it can't scale, it's not worth your money.
Not Asking Questions
Unless you recently watched a creepy video on VHS, you're not going to hear someone creepily murmur "Seven days" the next time you pick up your phone. So stop worrying, and call your shortlisted vendors if you have any questions. Ask every and any question you have about their system, their support or even their company's history. The more you know, the more informed your decision will be.
Don't Be Afraid of the
Dark Selection Process
Stepping into the software selection process shouldn't feel like stepping into a haunted house. Sure, it can be daunting; but when done right, the result is more than worth it. As long as you do your due diligence, you'll find your best-fit software. And if you're able to avoid these mistakes along the way, you just might find that software selection isn't so scary after all.


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At 3.0 Mt Japan's steel exports fell to the lowest level since January 2012 in April, down by 7.4% year-on-year, as shipments to markets in Asia declined, official data show. Japan exported 12.9 Mt of steel to all destinations in January-April, down by 5.6% on the same period last year.
Meanwhile, Japanese coal imports dropped to a 12-month low of 13.7 Mt in April, although a very weak month for imports in April 2016 meant this was still up by 5.4% year-on-year. Despite this, at 62.6 Mt, imports in the first four months of the year were still up slightly on January-April 2016.


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This was the switch outside the bathroom for the water heater.
This was the shower, with a built-in instant water heater.
I switched on the water heater before attempting to shower, optimistically assuming this would cause the hot and cold water taps to work like they would in a regular shower. But no. The hot water tap controlled nothing; only the cold water tap would cause water to come out. The water started off frigid; then the heater gradually warmed it until it was scalding. Since there was no in-between setting, taking a shower consisted of standing under the water until it was burning hot, then running out (naked and dripping) to turn off the heater, returning to continue washing until the water was cold, running out to turn on the heater, washing until the water was scalding, running out, etc.
Of course, I know I should be thankful that there was any hot water at all.
We headed back to the IPA office for more tours of water sources and chlorine dispensers.
They had this amusing Obama calendar on the wall (click for a bigger view). Jeff later explained to us that the entire country just went nuts when Obama was elected — and not just Kenya but other African countries as well. Uganda had a two-day national holiday.
This was a well we visited in a peri-urban setting.
And this was the dispenser next to it. We had a long conversation with the woman who was in charge of refilling the dispenser, with Bukeke helpfully translating our questions into Swahili. She told us that the dispenser was like a blessing to her family. Before they had the dispenser, nearly every week, someone in her family would be sick and would have to go to the hospital; now, that hardly ever happens.
This was a family compound we visited in a rural area near Busia. Jeff explained that this was a pretty well-to-do family, comparatively speaking — in addition to the mud huts, they had one building with a corrugated metal roof (which you can just see behind the hut on the left), and a metal roof was a sign of wealth.
To get to the water source, we took a five-minute walk through some fields of cassava.
The water source was a protected spring, built by a previous IPA project.
This was the chlorine dispenser next to the spring.
We took a break for lunch. That big blob of white stuff on the plate in front is ugali, which is made of flour and water and has the consistency of playdough. You eat it with your hands — first you take a little ball of it and squish it with your fingers until it becomes malleable, and then you use it to scoop up other food. We ate it with tilapia from the nearby Lake Victoria. Definitely my most adventurous meal so far.
Next we rode to Kisumu, where Obama has his African roots.
This is an urban water kiosk we visited. This kiosk charges 3 Kenyan shillings (about 4 cents) for 20 litres of unchlorinated water, or 4 Kenyan shillings for 20 litres of chlorinated water. The kiosk also sells drinkable water to bodaboda drivers at one shilling a cup — a shrewd business move. Despite the huge markup, it's worth it to a thirsty bicyclist; we saw a bunch of bodabodas hanging out here in front of the kiosk.
Here's the owner of the kiosk standing proudly next to his chlorine dispenser.
This sign was posted on the water kiosk by the water company.
This was the street by the water kiosk (click for more detail).
We stayed at the Imperial Hotel in Kisumu. All the hotels in western Kenya provided mosquito nets over the beds — even the Blue York. At the Imperial Hotel they even prepare the mosquito net for you.


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Tynemouth RNLI members to row in 106 year old lifeboat By Tegan Chapman 18th September 2015
RNLI crew members from Tynemouth and Yorkshire will row the river Tyne on Saturday in a 106-year-old lifeboat.
The former Whitby lifeboat William Riley of Birmingham and Leamington, will be rowed from Newburn to Tynemouth to fundraise in aid of the RNLI on Saturday, September 19. Yorkshire drinking buddies and fundraising enthusiasts, The Ales Angels, will row the 16 miles with help from volunteer RNLI crew members from from Tynemouth RNLI lifeboat station.
The historic lifeboat, which took part in the famous SS Rohilla rescue at Whitby in 1914, was last seen in the Tyne in 2008 when the Ales Angels and RNLI crew members hert from Tynemouth to Whitby, raising money for the different lifeboat stations on the way.
Pete Thomson, ex-Coxswain of Whitby RNLI Lifeboat, who was behind the 2005 restoration of the lifeboat will be helmsman through the row explained that fundraisers for the RNLI like this are the exact reason that the William Riley was restored.
Graham Chaddock one of the event organisers and Ales Angels member, said: "This year we decided that we could continue to raise funds for the RNLI by completing a number of events like this. I'd like to thank the Port of Tyne and NE1 Marina for their help in making the row possible."
The row begins at Newburn Sailing Club at 9.30am and continues to Newcastle Quayside where the lifeboat is expected to arrive at the NE1 Marina at 10.45am. There will be some demonstrations of the lifeboat for spectators before setting off downriver again at noon, and expected arrival at Tynemouth RNLI lifeboat station is at 3pm.
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The long-running reality TV format averaged a 12.9% audience share on Channel 5 over two hours from 9pm, double the network's ratings in the slot in the past three months.
Celebrity Big Brother made its Channel 5 debut with 5.1 million viewers and a 21.9% share in August 2011, while the second series launched with 3.5 million and 15.9% in January.
Wednesday night's 9pm competition included the launch of the ninth series of Who Do You Think You Are? on BBC1 featuring Samantha Womack (4.7 million/20.1%), BBC2's Vexed (1.2 million/5%, including 74,000 on BBC HD), ITV1's live coverage of England's 2-1 friendly win over Italy (7.30pm-10.10pm: 4.1 million/18.5%) and Channel 4's 24 Hours in A&E (2.4 million/10.1%).
Following the CBB launch, Celebrity Big Brother: Live from the House (11pm: 1.7 million/14.5%) and Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side (11.30pm: 700,000/10.7%) made Channel 5 the most-watched among the five main networks for more than an hour from 11.15pm.
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Tomato Swiss Slab Pie
|August 15, 2019
|Posted by Wendy Perry under appetizers, garden goodness, party foods, pie please, published, sensational sides, tomatoes, wendy's signature recipes
What makes a juicy ripe tomato even better? How about a cheesy, buttery flaky crust underneath with the bright, fresh flavor of dill! Serve this Tomato Swiss Slab Pie in small wedges as an appetizer, or in bigger wedges as a side dish. Perfect alongside a salad for a light, meatless meal.
…sweet summer corn salad with honey-citrus dressing
|August 3, 2017
|Posted by Wendy Perry under cook & eat nekkid, corn, farms & farmers' markets, garden goodness, honey, Mindless Mutterings from the Teacher's Lounge, salads, slaws and such, sensational sides, wendy's signature recipes
Corn…. here, there and over yonder! Oh, the delicious time of summer is here in all its golden glory, and I don't know about you, but I just can't get.enough.CORN!
I love it raw… lightly steamed on the cob… grilled… in my grandma's corn puddin… as a side…. or as a meal, like last night when I made my favorite corn salad. Just good nekkid food at its finest…. nekkid just like the Good Lord gave it to us!
Corn time is HOT time here in North Carolina, so anytime I can "cook" supper, without cook'n a damn thing…. well, that's what I'm talkin' about. I tell you, we just do not appreciate our local farmers enough… who toil in this heat for US… and bring us their goodness, for such bargain prices! I get a tad defensive when I hear folks saying "that food is more expensive… I can't afford it." Say WHAT? I sometimes feel like I'm stealing from them, and just say "keep the change" even though it's a mere pittance of what they deserve. Having come from generations of farming families in rural NC, I consider them to be "my people." I know my food didn't come from the back cooler at the Food Lion. So when I have the choice, it's farmers' market freshness for this gal.
I love strolling about, tasting little "wheels" of fresh corn, to find that day's bestest! But usually, there's little difference so I
try to buy from different farmers each trip to share the love. I think about how early they had to rise to get that freshly harvested load of corn to the market… some coming from counties away. Sleepy. Hot. Tired. …and ready to call it a day! And probably not interested in cook'n anything either when they get home.
So wherever you are, run to your local farmers' market and shop! And don't cook this salad for supper. Grab some fresh corn…. field peas that are abundant right now, squashes and tomatoes and peaches and figs and melons…. oh my! The bounty right now is endless… too bad it can't be available all year long, although if it were, it probably wouldn't taste nearly as good. Savor the seasons.… and Make.Corn.Salad! Your mouth (and those you share it with) will thank you!!
The dressing is so simple…. bright and flavorful, and citrus is the perfect pairing with the corn.
Summer = Farm Fresh Vegetables! And there are few things better that freshly pulled corn. The hardest thing about corn is deciding which way to eat it on any given day, but when my craving sets in, I just MUST stir up this summer corn salad. There's just nothing like the sweet corn, with its little "bite" stirred together with some feisty radish.... and freshly snipped herbs all dressed simply with honey and the bright flavors of citrus! So run to your local farmers market and get some sweet corn and make some for yourself. But watch out, it's addicting!
- 5-6 ears fresh corn shucked, cleaned and cut off cob
- 1 bunch radishes cleaned and chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion diced
- a few snips fresh herbs (I used chive, cilantro and thyme)
- about 1/2 cup local honey (drizzle in a little more if suits you!)
- juice of 1 orange
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1-2 tablespoons Savory Spice Shop California Citrus Rub
Combine all vegetables and herbs in large mixing bowl. Drizzle with honey and juices. Add spice rub and stir to combine. EAT!!
- Feel free to add other herbs that you prefer. I just use what I have growing in my herb pots around the porch. Feel free to throw in other veggies too! I sometimes add a little bit of minced celery to this salad. Just don't get too carried away and lose focus on the CORN.
- If you do not have a Savory Spice Shop near you (although you can order their incredible goodies online!)... just look at what they have in it and use similar things. I do love pairing citrus with the honey for this salad. It just seems like a perfect match. You can zest your orange and lime into the salad and add whatever seasonings you have on hand. Don't not make it just because you don't have the SSS rub.
…just sweet n'simple peppered tomato jam
|June 19, 2017
|Posted by Wendy Perry under appetizers, butters 'n spreads, cook & eat nekkid, cook'n with NC goodies, Cooking ~ Recipes, farms & farmers' markets, garden goodness, put'n up... pickles & preserves, tomatoes
Tomatoes… my love! I doth live for this tasty time of year when they are bountiful at farmers' markets and in generous friends' gardens. I make tomato sauce…. plain I can spiff up at time of use, and spicy Arrabbiata too, to heat up with some local North Carolina coastal shrimp that cook in the sauce as it heats to spoon over garlic bread, pasta or spaghetti squash for a quick supper.
Today, I'm enjoying my latest batch of tomato jam. I have tasted many a tomato jams, but my personal preference is this simple concoction… without heavy spices found in some. I make in small batches to eat on and share, so I don't always do the canning process, but you certainly "can." I will probably do that later in the summer to store away some to get me through until next year this time. But now, while starting to be plentiful, and some farmers will sell "canning tomatoes" at a huge discount, I'll just keep making my small batches.
You can enjoy tomato jam in many ways. It's tasty over cream cheese and other soft cheeses (like here on my favorite, Cambozola) on crackers… or spooned over a bowl of summer peas (like my favorites here, White Acre Peas)…. over grilled chops and chicken… on a bacon sandwich or morning toast… just about anywhere you need "a little something."
So go ahead and throw yourself a batch together when you'll be around the house for a few hours. It really only takes about 15 minutes to get ready and in the pot to simmer, and after that, just a stir now and then until reduced and all "jammy!"
Jam on y'all!
Tomato time is happy time, and this truly simple tomato jam will put a smile on everybody's face!
- 3 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 3 pounds sugar
- several grinds black pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed red or cayenne pepper optional
- 2 big pinches salt
Heat pot of water to boiling. Cut "X" shape in bottom of each tomato. Put tomatoes into boiling water for about 1 minute or until you see skins start to loosen. Cool to touch.
Peel, core and cut into half-inch size pieces in colander to drain juice (save for another use or sip). Pour sliced tomatoes into heavy pot or Dutch oven. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until your jam reduces and it thickens and gets "jammy."
Ladle into jars, cover and refrigerate. If canning for future use, follow instructions on canning jars for processing. Without processing, the jam will be fine in refrigerator up to about 6 months, if it lasts that long!
The 2 hours of cooking is approximate. If needed, cook less or more... depending on how yours thickens up. Some folks like to add in about 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, but I personally don't care for that, but is an option if you want to add.