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Fastport Passport Recommended By The LA Times
On April 14th 2013 Fastport Passport was cited and recommeded as a passport expediting company for people around the nation. The article consisted of a U.S. Citizen in need of a passport quickly because of her frequent travel needs for her company. It also talks about the 6 month passport validity rule which there is no defined list on which countries require 3 months or 6 months and this has been subject to change. We recommend ever traveler have a valid passport for more then 6 months beyond thier trip as a rule of thumb and to play it safe. To see us in the LA Times and read the article click the link.


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Church Hayride
On Saturday, Oct.3rd we had our annual all church hayride out at The Brown's home. It was pretty chilly but it wasn't too bad! What fun! Lots of football, volleyball, trampoline jumping, wagon rides for the little ones,hot dog roasting and good food and fellowship around the bonfire, AND of course, the HAYRIDE !!! A great evening !!!Read More
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When you wear polish on your nails 24/7 taking care of them is really important to avoid staining and other problems. To take care of my nails I use these products mainly:
Pro-white Nail hardener by Essence: To keep my nails healthy and strong I use a nail hardener which also has a whitening effect. I use it as a base coat everytime I paint my nails. Since I started using this product my nails are stronger and they don't look as stained.
TIP: What I also do from time to time if I see that my nails look a bit yellow is scrubing them with whitening tooth paste. It may sound weird but you just remove the polish from your nails and clean them, then you put some tooth paste on an old tooth brush and rub it onto your nails. After doing this for like two minutes rinse your nails with warm water. Wash your hands and put some hand cream on. It may not work for you, all types of nails are different but this helps me with my yellowness.
Protecting base coat by Essence: after applying my nail hardener I use a base coat to help seal in the design and protect my nails from staining.
Cuticle oil by Premier Dead Sea: I usually apply oil on my cuticles once a week when I do my nail care rutine. I'ts usually on Sundays when I take my polish off and let my babies breathe a bit. I totally remove nail polish on my nails, clean them and file them. After buffing my nails, which I do like every two weeks so they don't get weak, that's when I put some cuticle oil. Remember never cut your cuticles, push them down!
Hand cream by Premier Dead Sea: I use hand cream as many times as I can to keep my hands moisturized and smoothe. This cream is rich in minerals and natural plant extracts and special for nails. It improves flexibility of your nails and helps to reduce flaking and breakage.
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Does opening your gmail inbox turn you into a Monkey of Madness? Or the Elephant of Overshare? Perhaps as my reader you're more of a Geek Girl of Glory.
Confused? no, be delighted. Illustrator and poet Giles Andraes, better known as Edward Monkton has created five little captioned illustrations to show the Five Types of Gmail User. Let me summarize them:
The Madness Monkey, a hidden genius and artistic type
The Random Rabbit, full of random nonsense and happy chaos
The Butterfly of Love, the social butterfly that always keeps in touch
The Elephant of Emotional Overload who (over)shares everything
The Geek of Glory, gadget-head supreme and personal tech support
It's all part of Google's cute and friendly initiatives, little clever ways products like Gmail can be customized. Cunningly each character type links up to a Gmail function or application: Gmail Labs for Geeks, Video chat for Elephants etc.
Apparently, the categories reflect the way Gmail actually considers its users.
"Giles Andreae has very creatively captured five prominent email personas — the same kind of characters that we keep in mind when we build new features," said Christian Miccio, Product Manager for Google Mail.
And Giles? Well he thought that the "drawings are a great way to add some more personality and left-field fun to the digital space".
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LADY E offers red-carpet service, five-star cuisine and pure indulgence throughout her five magnificent decks. A stylish, imposing exterior conceals a phenomenally spacious interior.
The wide, elegant main salon has a cool, pristine ambience that is perfect for entertaining but, switch on the high resolution projector and the room transforms into a home cinema with the full theatre experience. Guests will find further entertainments in the upper salon, which is packed with the latest games consoles and beautifully crafted traditional board games.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the upper aft deck, dine indoors at the upper deck formal dining table, or take a gourmet dinner al fresco on the sun deck, sheltered by retractable glass screens. Then, after a busy day of relaxation, why not indulge in the full service spa with hammam, massage room and an on board beauty therapist who is a qualified masseuse and yoga teacher.
Everything about LADY E is on a grand scale, from the swirl of her chic spiral staircase to her vast master suite with its separate office, walk-in wardrobes, his and her bathrooms and double rainfall shower. Her VIP suite on the main deck and her four further elegant guest suites on the lower deck are all furnished with exquisite accessories. An elevator connects the main guest entertaining and accommodation levels.
LADY E boasts acres of luxurious deck space across four levels - toast on sumptuous sun pads, float blissfully in the warm waters of the jacuzzi, or turn on the jets and swim against the current for a gentle workout. Make the most of the bespoke, climate controlled gym, or take a dizzying spin on one of the extensive selection of thrilling water toys.
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Out of the Ordinary Eats: Bizarre Foods
June 16, 2008
"Part of the secret of success in life to eat what you want and let the food fight it out inside."
– Mark Twain
I'm working on a recently assigned piece about bizarre things I've eaten. Now, I've never considered myself an incredibly adventurous foodie type, however, now that I write it out, I've eaten some strange, strange things. For instance, sea cucumber, huge prawns/gambas with the heads and feelers still on, and various other creatures of the deep; a variety of small birds including pigeon (Americans usually think this one is weird), goat (I found it tasty but again, most Americans find this one weird), and assorted offal like tripe, sweetbreads, and even an eyeball (in order to win a bet). I also thoroughly enjoy morcilla and most blood sausage, which is one more thing that my fellow Americans find odd at best.
Despite the fact that I've definitely eaten some sketchy street food in places where doing so is probably…ill-advised, I've never had any ill effects. Of course, many of the things Westerner types think of as bizarre (e.g. goat) are perfectly normal or considered treats in other parts of the world, but really, I'm starting to understand why I got this assignment.
So, what are the oddest things you've eaten?
If These Walls Could Talk: Tales Of The Alhambra
May 7, 2008
The very best time to visit the Alhambra is midnight.
The tourist hordes have left, the sun has set, and the palace is painted with delicate brushstrokes of light. During the witching hour everything takes on a more mysterious quality, and if you find the right quiet corner, you can take a mental journey through the centuries and listen to the stories that those intricate tiled walls have to tell.
Perhaps you will meet some friendly ghosts? Or you might hear the long lost echoes of the poems carved into almost every surface. You may come across a charming stray cat who has made the palace his home. A wise choice indeed.
Three Interesting (Unrelated) Links
April 26, 2008
From Paul Gillin's blog – How New Influencers are revinventing journalism:
"With no formal journalism training, no editorial oversight and none of the trappings of conventional media, Ben Popken is becoming one of the most powerful voices in consumer journalism. And what's funny is that if you ask him about the secret of Consumerist's success, he uses the same words that any good editor uses: "The secret is to be reader-centric in a fundamental way. The content is driven by the readers and reacted to by the readers. We're really just a curator of consumer-generated content."
Get used to this. It's the online journalism model of the future."
A speech by Clay Shirky entitled "Gin, Television, and Social Surplus" – another look at how media is changing – and how it is becoming inclusive – the user creates/generates their own experience.
"Here's something four-year-olds know: A screen that ships without a mouse ships broken. Here's something four-year-olds know: Media that's targeted at you but doesn't include you may not be worth sitting still for. Those are things that make me believe that this is a one-way change. Because four year olds, the people who are soaking most deeply in the current environment, who won't have to go through the trauma that I have to go through of trying to unlearn a childhood spent watching Gilligan's Island, they just assume that media includes consuming, producing and sharing."
And last but not least, an entirely unrelated but heartwarming story about Chicago's feral cats.
Shop For The Snow Leopards
January 29, 2008
Every once in a while I come across a thoroughly excellent site, and the Snow Leopard Trust definitely falls into that category – it combines exotic ornaments and textiles, charity, and one of my favorite things, big cats. Besides having tons of information about these majestic creatures, you can shop for handmade goods from the felines' homelands of Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and more. It's a great way to add a touch of the exotic to your home; of course, you can also adopt a snow leopard or two as well.
How can you say no to this adorable face?
The Definition of Adorable
January 27, 2008
Is sweet little tiger cubs! Don't you want to hug them?
More pictures of these Siberian tiger quadruplets here.
Happy Holidays Everyone!
December 22, 2007
May all your wishes come true!
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2007
In "Strangely Appropriate" Category…
August 29, 2007
When I think of the Wall Street Journal, the words "respected", "prestigious", and yes, "serious" come to mind. However, last Saturday they ran an article about lolcats (and as awesome as I think those are, I wouldn't have expected to run across them in WSJ), and I definitely wouldn't expect an article about beer pong to show up.
However, the article is kind of timely considering that college football season starts tomorrow.


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Are you in the food industry?
If you are and you aren't blogging you may be missing out on incremental revenue.
Don't believe me?
Here is the research shared on eMarketer just the other day.
From Consumers Seek Food Inspiration, Sharing Online:
When it comes to food, user-generated content creators are primarily sharing two things, each with a different purpose: photos, which provide inspiration, and recipes, which provide utility.
Whether it's giving kudos to user recipes and photos online, working with bloggers to promote and develop content, or encouraging sharing through contests, brands can engage consumers by connecting with their passions.
It was surprising to me to see just how many people are looking for recipes online. I know that I have used various websites for recipes. If you click through the link above you'll also see that sharing food related content was huge for people that try new food brands. This is a big realization because new customers are always the key to a growing business. New customers bring in new sales. You can only get so much out of each customer. Getting those new customers is necessary.
Food Blogging for New Customers
If you're now thinking about starting a blog for your food company then here are a few strategy suggestion.
First, focus on recipes. People love recipes. They want to try new things. They want to discover recipes that taste good. People also like being recognized for discovering new things such as recipes. If you can create blog content that provides weekly recipes you'll have people hooked on your blog, your website and your brand.
Second, include photos on your blog. People love photos of the food. It's worth it to have a professional photography shoot your food items. People are crazy about sharing pictures of food. It's nuts, but it's what they're passionate about.
Third, use personal stories. People connect with people and you can take recipes beyond the simple step-by-step instructional format to something that's more of a story. Tell the story of how you made a certain recipe for your family one night. Go into detail and really paint the picture of how the process worked in your house. People really connect with stories. Blogs earn attention first. Second a blog will earn trust and third your brand will earn a new customer.
Fourth, go beyond recipes again by providing content on how people can consume certain foods. You can blog about how to have a Super Bowl party. You can include the recipes but also include ways to make the party better and enjoyable for everyone. You can research how to rent a bigger television set and share those findings of you can figure out how to arrange the seats in the viewing room so everyone can see the game. There are lots of ways to go beyond the simple recipe format.
Food blogging has been big for more than a decade. Brands are missing out if they aren't taking part. People are already talking about food online. Why not have them talk about your food brand?


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Today's weather vanes are from somewhere in Massachusetts.
Do you know the location of the weather vanes in post #296? Scroll down to see the answer...
Weathervane #1
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Weathervane #5
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Weathervane #7
All seven of these weather vanes were seen on Plum Island, off the coast of Newburyport, Massachusetts. This little island is home to both year round and summer residents, as well as to the Sandy Point State Reservation on the southern end of the island. Plum island is eleven miles long and is part of the towns of Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich.
Plum Island is infamous for being battered by storms, and is losing ground to erosion. For centuries the residents of Plum Island have carefully watched the weather. Weather vanes are one way of monitoring the weather and predicting bad storms. I especially like the variety of weather vanes we saw here, most with maritime themes or birds, since Plum Island is on the migration path of so many New England birds.
Plum Island Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum_Island_(Massachusetts)
Sandy Point State Reservation http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/sandy-point-state-reservation.html
Heather Wilkinson Rojo, "Weathervane Wednesday ~ An island with a lot of weathervanes", Nutfield Genealogy, posted February 1, 2017, (http://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2017/02/weathervane-wednesday-island-with-lot.html: accessed [access date]).


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McMahon's Patrick's Day selected for SXSW
By Shelley Marsden
Terry McMahon's feature Patrick's Day has been selected to have its world premiere at the prestigious SXSW (South by Southwest) Festival in Texas, from over 6,000 international submissions.
Patrick is a warm, open, twenty-six-year-old virgin – and he's also schizophrenic. But with the help of prescription pills and the protection of his mother, Maura, he is no threat to himself or anybody else – until he falls in love.
The object of his desire is Karen, an alcoholic, suicidal air hostess who has no idea that the intimacy she shares with him will reintroduce her to living. To pull Karen and Patrick apart, Maura enlists the help of a dysfunctional police detective called John Freeman, who will use his position to help her — for a price.
This is Irish director McMahon's second film after 2011's controversial Charlie Casanova. It stars New Zealander Kerry Fox (Shallow Grave, Sex & Violence, An Angel at My Table), Waterford actor Moe Dunford (Vikings, Raw, The Tudors) in his first major film role, Catherine Walker (Dark Touch, Leap Year, Critical), and veteran English actor Philip Jackson (My Week with Marilyn, Little Voice, Poirot).
He commented: "The Texan embrace of our world premiere of Patrick's Day is staggering and to be selected for the SXSW Narrative Spotlight category, alongside world premieres from mavericks like Robert Duvall, John Malkovich, Rosario Dawson, Hugo Weaving, Juliette Lewis and Alfred Molina makes us all the more proud to dedicate these SXSW screenings to our own imprisoned maverick, Margaretta D'Arcy."
Patrick's Day was produced by Tim Palmer (A Kiss for Jed, The Last of the High Kings, Into the West) and co-produced by Rachel Lysaght (Dreams of a Life, The Pipe) for Ignition Film Productions with support from Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board.
TV series Penny Dreadful, created by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan and filmed entirely on location in Ireland, will also feature at the festival in a section entitled Episodic, which focuses on innovative new work aimed squarely at the small screen.


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A case of political intolerance?
The timing is terrible. So is the scale of the error — all of $2 trillion. And as far as implications go, the removal of Deven Sharma as president of Standard & Poor's (S&P) raises issues of political intolerance in the land of the last superpower. Gautam Chikermane writes.columns Updated: Aug 24, 2011 13:02 IST
Hindustan Times
The timing is terrible. So is the scale of the error — all of $2 trillion. And as far as implications go, the removal of Deven Sharma as president of Standard & Poor's (S&P) — an agency that rates corporate as well as sovereign debt — raises issues of political intolerance in the land of the last superpower. In less than three weeks after S&P downgraded the US debt to AA+ from Triple-A status, Sharma's resignation has been accepted. "There is no relation between the US downgradeand Mr Sharma's departure," S&P vice president marketing and communications Catherine Mathis said in an emailed response.
The $2 trillion error that changed the US' debt to GDP ratio — an important aspect of risk on the bonds the country issues — to 79% from 87% in 2021 did not have any bearing on the S&P downgrade. "The company said it looks at three to five years, not 10. The government feels the country's paper is a longer-term instrument. So, it could be over a difference of opinion — and not facts — that Sharma has lost his job. Four years after the agencies lost credibility over whether the ratings they gave were 'opinions' or 'facts', they have come to haunt the business, all over again.
Of course, the press release words it beautifully, almost as if it's doing Sharma a favour. "Deven Sharma," it said, "will take on a special assignment working on the company's strategic portfolio review until the end of the year when he will leave the company to pursue other opportunities." This apparent face-save is underlined with graceful words from Harold McGraw III, chairman, president and CEO of The McGraw-Hill Companies, that owns S&P.
Having interviewed both men, I found they live by their beliefs and share an intellectual honesty about the business. When I met the gentle and completely transparent Sharma in August 2009, the ratings industry was emerging from the 2007 crisis of confidence. Ratings are an 'editorial opinion', the agencies had said in their defence, forgetting the conflict of interest between their principals (companies that got their debt rated) and their profits. The allegations against the industry were that it did not take an independent view of the complex products that companies sold in the market leading to the ongoing credit crisis, the biggest since the Great Depression.
Why should we take you seriously, I had asked Sharma. "Point taken," he said. "But we rate $32 trillion of debt, of which subprime was just $2.5 trillion. Our assumption on the correction in the housing market did not pan out. The level of declines turned out to be more severe than our assumptions. We did not assume as strong a relationship between different housing markets as it was." And risk? "In 2006, we analysed how the mortgage risk was getting more problematic and in April 2006 we changed our analytics methodology. But the change was not enough. We did not assume the situation will change dramatically."
In November 2010, as part of US President Barack Obama's delegation, I asked McGraw III the same question. "I'm sorry you feel that way," he said when I asked him why credit rating agencies had shirked their responsibility in the subprime crisis. "We budgeted for a 15% fall in property prices because that was the worst decline in the past 30 years. But the market crashed by 40% on average."
By taking the blame on their chins, both Sharma and McGraw III, showed courage and a desire to bring change. Unfortunately, Sharma's untimely sacking has put bigger question marks around the credibility of not only S&P or McGraw III, but on the way the capitalists system works in the land where it has been perfected. Had this happened in 2007, nobody would have raised any questions.
But today, it is happening in the land of a superpower whose financial and political wrinkles are beginning to show, on a system whose sense of justice and fairness is being questioned, over a regulatory architecture that's crumbling.
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A Last Will and Testament is the proper way to ensure that your funds, property and personal effects will be distributed after your death according to your wishes. A Last Will and Testament is a document that designates the transfer of your property and assets after you die. A Last Will and Testament can be drafted and signed by any person over the age of 18 who is mentally competent. Having a Last Will and Testament is especially important if you have young children because it gives you the opportunity to designate a guardian for them in the event of your death. Without a completed Last Will and Testament, the court will appoint a guardian for your children.
Step 1
Type an introductory paragraph to your Last Will and Testament which should read as follows:
"I, (your name), a resident of the City of (name of city), State of (name of state), hereby revoke my former Wills and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament."
Next begin typing your Will. The first paragraph to your Last Will and Testament is known as ARTICLE ONE. This paragraph should state that all of your legal debts, funeral expenses, and the expenses of settling and administering your estate shall first be paid by your personal representative out of your estate as soon after your death as practicable without sacrificing the assets of your estate.
Step 2
Continue typing your Will with the next paragraph titled ARTICLE TWO. In this paragraph, describe your distributions to your heirs, or designate the individual who will receive all your property. You may add additional ARTICLES if you are making specific gifts to people or charities.
Step 3
Include an ARTICLE appointing a guardian if you have minor children. The guardian is usually your spouse. If your spouse fails to act for any reason, you should name an alternate.
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Under your signature, there should be short paragraph stating that this document, consisting of (number) pages, was signed by (your name) as (his/her) Last Will and Testament in the presence of us, at (his/her) request, in (his/her) presence and in the presence of each other, have signed our names as witnesses. We each certify that at the time (he/she) signed this Last Will and Testament, (Your Name) was mentally competent and acting voluntarily.
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Summer Stories at the Garden
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Storytime will be held at the Northbrook Community Garden, located behind Village Hall. Bring a blanket and enjoy the beautiful location as we enjoy stories about gardens, go on a vegetable hunt, and pull radishes from the Teen Volunteer Plot.


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"Going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him" (Matthew 2:11)
Mary, Joseph, and Jesus shared a special closeness with each other. Research has shown that those first few years of life lay the foundation for the child's worldview and even their relationship with their parents. Breastfeeding can definitely help with that and it also encourages the mom and baby to stay in close proximity to each other. All those times of nursing are continually being added to your baby's emotional tank. Is it time for another deposit?
An idea for living out your faith:
Visit a new mother or possibly a nursing home resident that may be feeling lonely and isolated. Bring your baby along. Everyone loves a cooing, smiley baby!
(Excerpt from Getting Started with Breastfeeding: For Catholic Mothers)


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Mr. Dave Dunlap, who has lived in the Carrollton hollow in Boone County, Ark., since 1854, said to me one day at his home, "You say did I ever know of wolves attacking and killing large stock in the Carrollton hollow. If you call a mule and a cow large stock I have. Their ravages on stock was terrible. They would invade the stock lots and destroy sheep and calves. They would also attack hogs and kill or wound them before we would interfere and drive them away. But the incidents of their killing hogs, sheep and calves were tame affairs to what these vicious animals were able to accomplish when they wanted to. I well recollect that on a certain night a pack of wolves killed a white pided cow 3 years old in less than 200 yards of the Carrollton hollow schoolhouse and devoured half of her before they left. The cow belonged to my father Jim Dunlap and he sent word to the neighbors to tie up their dogs for he was going in on the wolves with strychnine. He put plenty of poison in the remaining carcass of the cow and in a few days we counted nine dead wolves lying in the near vicinity of the schoolhouse. A mule 3 years old that belonged to Jesse Dunlap and Jim Buckly was killed one night by wolves in the hollow one mile above the schoolhouse. The women found what was left of the mule lying in 300 yards of their cabin. Evidence showed that the mule had struggled hard against the attack from the hungry pack but was finally overpowered and killed and almost eaten up. The mule had been worked in the plow all day and was turned out at night to graze till morning and was killed that night.
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THE BOOK: Mall Flower.
PUBLISHED IN: September 2015.
THE AUTHOR: Tina Barry.
THE EDITOR: Robin Stratton.
THE PUBLISHER: Big Table Publishing Company outside Boston.
SUMMARY: Mall Flower is a collection of poems, short and flash fiction and hybrids of the two. Some of the themes I explore are alienation, loss of a parent, divorce, sexual awakening and its decline. I tried to provide the reader with a balance of light and dark, often in the same piece. There are playful pieces, such as "Mall Flower," about a teenager's sexual awakening while strolling the mall, and darker yet still humorous works, like the flash "Going South," that focuses on my family's last trip to Florida before my parents' divorce.
THE BACK STORY: I've been writing fiction and non-fiction since 2001, then switched to flash fiction and poetry around 2010 when I started working on my M.F.A. in creative writing at Long Island University, Brooklyn. After I graduated, I took a look at what I had amassed and realized that I had a loose story arc that I could build a book around. After that, I weeded out a lot of writing that didn't support the themes.
WHY THIS TITLE?: I grew up in suburban New Jersey, hence the title Mall Flower. I liked the contrast of the awkward, retiring "wallflower," with a "mall flower," that suggests a kind of artificial blooming, and in my poem, a teenager who isn't the least bit shy. Mall Flower, though, is about much more than malls.
WHY WOULD SOMEONE WANT TO READ IT? Both male and female readers have told me that they laughed as much—sometimes more—than they cried.
The book appeals to both poets and readers of poetry, as well as people who find poetry too esoteric. The pieces are accessible to everyone.
REVIEW COMMENTS: With a sort of precision and attention most poets would reserve for the mapping of a butterfly wing, Barry dedicates both her short fictions and poems to something equally perplexing and full of beautiful angles and confusing symbols – she points the magnifying glass so that it reflects the sun against the sheen of plastic, the semi-precious, the hair-sprayed, fast-food fed realities that usher many of us into and out of days, years, and even decades of longing for genuine connections. — Jen Knox, After the Gazebo, The Glass City
Tina Barry's aptly-titled Mall Flower shimmers with delicate and gritty insights. Barry is a writer of great warmth, intelligence and wit; the poems and stories in her delightful debut collection will move and surprise you. — Jessica Hagedorn, playwright and author of the novels Toxicology, Dream Jungle, The Gangster of Love and Dogeaters.
Mall Flower by Tina Barry is a collection of minimalist stories and poems about ordinary characters undergoing extraordinarily loss. A child, hungry for attention before her parents' divorce, rakes the hair on her father's legs with a doll's comb; a family in need of saving, prays to a god in a pink negligee; outside a sweetly wallpapered bedroom, a neighbor's dead deer is trussed to a child's swing set. Brassy, unbeautiful, but very cool characters. No matter how hard they try, they falter with their "crowns tilted at unflattering angles." They are us. And how fortunate we are to have Barry's amusing voice bringing us these beautiful quirky stories. — Barbara Henning, A Day Like Today, A Swift Passage, My Animal Eyeball, and Cities and Memory.
Tina Barry is a master of the image that packs it all in: social commentary, pathos, humor, you name it. In her stunning debut, she revels in the glorious absurdity of growing up and getting old. No matter how outrageous Barry's poems are, no one would ever doubt their truth. There's an exactness to her images and a candor to her voice that–even as it's whispering–screams authenticity. You should enjoy reading Mall Flower everywhere poetry is allowed: the public pool, the bedroom, even the food court. — Joanna Fuhrman, author of six books including The Year of Yellow Butterflies, The Emotive Function and Pageant.
AUTHOR PROFILE: I lived in Brooklyn for three decades before moving to a small village in upstate New York in 2015. I thought my husband and I would be exotic, but it seems like so many of the people we meet are just like us— "cityits," city idiots—negotiating this new, and mostly wonderful life.
My poems and short fiction appear in numerous journals and anthologies, such as The Best Small Fictions 2016, The American Poetry Journal, Drunken Boat, and the forthcoming Nasty Women Poets: An Unapologetic Anthology of Subversive Verse, Lost Horse Press. I'm a writing tutor at a local college and a teaching artist at the wonderful The Poetry Barn. My writing has been nominated twice for the Pushcart Prize and several times for the Best of the Net award.
AUTHOR COMMENTS: When I wrote Mall Flower, I hoped that its stories would resonate with anyone, regardless of their gender or backgrounds. I've been told they do.
Mall Flower
I've blown out my shag haircut
and it's big.
BIG-big. Cool
With the mirrored halter-top
and jeans chopped into shorts.
I'm psyched for the mall
And its food court, where I strut
the aisles on swizzle
stick legs
past Jahn's green whipped cream,
past Beefsteak Charlies,
past the crepes at Magic Pan,
past the Nut Shoppe's chocolate turtles
To buy cigarettes at Mr. Pipe
where Scott wears an afro
and a Star of David,
ties a red bandana
to the loop of white overalls,
and asks me to meet him
behind Cinnabon
where I wait, back pressed
against cinderblocks,
face tilted to the sun,
knowing, as I suck
the smoke in deep,
that I'm a fox.
A total fucking fox.
Going South
We left suburban New Jersey
Our last trip to Miami before Dad switched families. My younger sister and I filled in every Mad Libs blank with "tits" and "ass" so Mom would yell and make noise in the car.
At a lunch counter in Pennsylvania, the waitress asked a man with a Popeye tattoo if he wanted a plate of spinach. It was the only time Dad laughed.
At a motel in Delaware
My sister held my head underwater in the swimming pool. I heard shadowy sounds, then the glug of a motor working unnoticed.
At night we peeled back the synthetic quilts on our beds. From my parents' bed: Mom's restless feet. I watched my sister not sleep.
The woman in the motel's office read palms. Mom had a short love line.
In Georgia
A giant peach teetered like a swooning moon atop a water tower. We bought gifts in a roadside shop: A bikini patterned with peaches. Straws filled with peach-flavored sugar. We sprinkled the coral grains over our stuffed animals' fur. They looked glamorous twinkling in the moonlight.
Dad slowed down to watch cotton pickers bowed in the heat. They stared back.
Beside the pool
At the pool in the hotel in Miami, we sipped Shirley Temples, took turns curled beside Dad on a blue-striped chaise lounge. I smacked my sister's face. She had taken too long raking the hair on Dad's legs with a doll's comb.
Dad wouldn't take us to Sea World, so Mom bought dolphin-shaped pool floats and took pictures.
Returning to Jersey
My sister threw a deck of cards out the car window. We watched them spiral tightly together down the highway, then blink out like dead stars as the wind drew them apart.
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Behavioural analytics takes root in hedge funds
Traders and compliance departments find use for data analytics
For an industry that prides itself on objective analysis, the use of cold, hard facts and cutting-edge innovation, it is somewhat surprising that selecting hedge fund managers, relatively speaking, is left to chance. Trust in the skill of a manager plays a part for most institutional investors in the selections they make.
Another curiosity is the absence of any objective way of measuring the actual skill of hedge fund managers. Performance, which is an output of the manager's skill and highly


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The non-rebuilding rebuilding process in Washington continues.
Receiver Donte' Stallworth, a one-time first-round pick who has floated around the league with so-so results, joined the Redskins not long after the lockout ended. Now, the Redskins have decided to move on.
According to Mike Jones of the Washington Post, the Redskins have cut Stallworth. But this wasn't a Brian Robiskie roster-spot-at-another-position move. The Redskins dumped Donte' to sign another receiver.
Appearing in only four games, Stallworth had five catches for 46 yards with the Redskins.
Per Jones, David Anderson will replace Stallworth. Anderson played for the Texans during Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan's time there as an assistant coach. Which means that Anderson's arrival is the result of nepotism with a dash of cronyism.


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Pharmaceutical Chemicals Market (Type - Solvents, Reagents/Catalysts, KSMs/intermediates, and Building blocks for APIs/Advanced intermediates; Drug Type - OTC, Generic, Super Generic, and Proprietary) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2017 - 2025
- Rep Id : XPLREP195
- Published On : January, 2018
- No. of Pages : 270
- Category : Chemicals
- Publisher : Transparency Market Research
Global Pharmaceutical Chemicals Market: Overview
Pharmaceutical chemicals are the basic chemical products that are used in manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs. These are considered as the key chemicals in drug formulations.
The solvents, reagents/catalysts, KSMs/intermediates and building blocks for APIs/advanced intermediates are the key pharmaceutical chemicals used in manufacturing of drugs. The building blocks for APIs/advanced intermediates segment is expected to drive the global pharmaceutical chemicals market during the forecast period. This is due to demand for various APIs for different therapeutic applications as it is of most importance in drug manufacturing. An increase in trend is seen in the outsourcing of building blocks for APIs and advanced intermediates manufactured by pharmaceutical companies.
Global Pharmaceutical Chemicals Market: Segmentation
Global pharmaceutical chemicals market can be classified into OTC, generic, super generic and proprietary drugs. The proprietary drug segment is expected to drive the global pharmaceutical chemicals market during the forecast period followed by generic and OTC segment. But generic drug segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing among all the drug types due to patent cliffs all over the world during the forecast period. The proprietary drug segment is having a largest share in 2016 followed by generic drugs. Proprietary drugs not only allow companies to use the existing distribution system and marketing techniques, but also offer consumers the trust of the brand name against the rising fear of counterfeits. Patent expiration of branded drugs is a key influencer of the growth and prime reason for generating high revenue for the generic drugs segment.
Global Pharmaceutical Chemicals Market: Regional Analysis
North America held the largest share of the global pharmaceutical chemicals market in 2016. Growth of the region is primarily ascribed to the increase in the demand from consumer base in the region. Europe also held a large share of the global pharmaceutical chemicals market in 2016 and is expected to further grow during the forecast period. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing due to increase in drug manufacturing and consumer base. The global market share of North America, Europe and Asia Pacific is expected to increase at a high CAGR during the forecast period, while the global market share of Latin America and Middle East and Africa is expected to increase, but at a slow pace during the forecast period.
Global Pharmaceutical Chemicals Market: Key Research Aspects
This report analyzes and forecasts the market for pharmaceutical chemicals at the global and regional level. The market has been forecast based on volume (Tons) and revenue (US$ Mn) from 2017 to 2025, considering 2016 as the base year. The study includes drivers and restraints of the global pharmaceutical chemicals market. It also covers impact of these drivers and restraints on demand for pharmaceutical chemicals during the forecast period. The report also highlights opportunities in the pharmaceutical chemicals market at the global and regional level.
The report includes detailed value chain analysis, which provides a comprehensive view of the global pharmaceutical chemicals market. Porter's Five Forces model for the pharmaceutical chemicals market has also been included to help understand the competitive landscape in the market. The study encompasses market attractiveness analysis, wherein end-users are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate, and general attractiveness.
The study provides a decisive view of the global pharmaceutical chemicals market by segmenting it in terms of type (Solvents, Reagents/catalysts, KSMs/intermediates and building blocks for APIs/advanced intermediates) and drug type such as OTC, generic, super generic and proprietary drugs. These segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends. Regional segmentation includes current and forecast demand for in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.
The report provides the actual market size of pharmaceutical chemicals for 2016 and estimated market size for 2017 with forecast for the next eight years. The global market size of pharmaceutical chemicals has been provided in terms of volume and revenue. Market volume has been defined in kilo tons, while market revenue is in US$ Mn. Market numbers have been estimated based on type and drug type of pharmaceutical chemicals. Market size and forecast for numerous end-users have been provided in terms of global, regional, and country level markets.
In order to compile the research report, we conducted in-depth interviews and discussions with a number of key industry participants and opinion leaders. Primary research represented the bulk of research efforts, supplemented by extensive secondary research. We reviewed key players' product literature, annual reports, press releases, and relevant documents for competitive analysis and market understanding. Secondary research includes a search of recent trade, technical writing, Internet sources, and statistical data from government websites, trade associations, and agencies. This has proven to be the most reliable, effective, and successful approach for obtaining precise market data, capturing industry participants' insights, and recognizing business opportunities.
Secondary research sources that are typically referred to include, but are not limited to company websites, annual reports, financial reports, broker reports, investor presentations, SEC filings, CSA Global, FAO, internal and external proprietary databases, and relevant patent and regulatory databases such as ICIS, Hoover's, one SOURCE, Factiva and Bloomberg, national government documents, statistical databases, trade journals, market reports, news articles, press releases, and webcasts specific to companies operating in the market.
We conduct primary interviews on an ongoing basis with industry participants and commentators to validate data and analysis. These help validate and strengthen secondary research findings. These also help develop the analysis team's expertise and market understanding.
Global Pharmaceutical Chemicals Market: Competitive Landscape
The report comprises profiles of major companies operating in the global pharmaceutical chemicals market. Key players operating in the global pharmaceutical chemicals market include, BASF SE, Dishman Group, Johnson Matthey, Lonza Group, Lanxess, Vertellus Holdings LLC, Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd and Porton Fine Chemicals. Market players have been profiled in terms of attributes such as company overview, financial overview, business strategies, and recent developments.
The global pharmaceutical chemicals market has been segmented as follows:
Pharmaceutical chemicals Market: Type Analysis
- Solvents
- Reagents/Catalysts
- KSMs/intermediates
- Building blocks for APIs/Advanced intermediates
Pharmaceutical chemicals Market: Drug Type Analysis
- Generic
- Super generic
- Proprietary
Pharmaceutical chemicals Market: Regional Analysis
- North America
- Canada
- Europe
- Italy
- Spain
- France
- Germany
- Rest Of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Rest Of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa (MEA)
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Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is derived from the dry stigmata of the saffron crocus, a member of the family Iridaceae. The family Iridaceae is included in the order Liliales.
The first mention of the crop of saffron dates back to 2300 BC, near the river Euphrates in Babylon.
In ancient times saffron was an important dye, but nowadays its main uses are cooking and colouring foods, especially Spanish rice. The major components for the colouring strength of saffron are cis and trans crocins.
Saffron is hand-harvested at the flowering season at the end of October and beginning of November. The process of picking the stigmata have been separated from the flowers, careful drying is needed to produce a product of good quality. The loss of weight in this process is about 80% with respect to fresh weight of stigmata. The final product may be stored in paper, cloth or plastic containers.


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With the word corrector in its name I was expecting a purple or peach coloured product however to my surprise this was a medium-tan colour that initially scared me as I have such porcelain skin. The consistency also surprised me as by squeezing the tube, you are presented with a thick cream- gel liquid. The silver balls and flexible tube makes this convenient to apply under the eyes and cooling on the skin however I found that this cannot be applied with the applicator alone and requires a brush or finger to blend it.
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25,000 apprenticeships have us powering aheadBy Joan McAlpine on Mar 27, 12 08:00 AM in
THERE are 25,000 reasons to be optimistic about Scotland's future. That's the number of modern apprenticeships started this year.
And the great thing about modern apprenticeships in Scotland – unlike down south – is that every single one is linked to a real job.
With youth unemployment at unacceptable levels and London policies hammering the economy, we need to do everything we can to give the next generation the best start.
That means using the resources and talent we have so much of.
Scotland has a quarter of Europe's tidal energy and the same amount of offshore wind. That's a lot of clean power – much more than we need.
Scotland can export this electricity to England and Europe and ensure an income stream for decades to come.
That's on top of a staggering £1trillion worth of oil and gas left in the North Sea, enough to last another 40 years or more.
But, of course, it's the human face of these figures that's most important.
We got a glimpse of tomorrow, last week at Nigg.
The site has one of the world's largest drydocks.
It boomed in the early days of North Sea oil. Now it rises again thanks to its new owners, Global Energy.
This weekend, as the Tories gathered in Troon for two days of attacks on Scotland's SNP government – Alex Salmond was in Nigg launching a skills academy, established with more than £900,000 of public money.
The academy will start 290 modern apprenticeships in its first year.
By 2015 it will have trained 3000 people, including engineers, operators, riggers, technicians and all the skills needed in the energy sector.
It came as another renewables giant, Gamesa, chose the Port of Leith as the preferred location for their manufacture of offshore wind turbines.
That represents a £150million investment in Scotland.
But it's just a small slice of what's going on.
The SNP want every council to have a skills academy like the one in Nigg.
Soon we will have a modern apprenticeship for wind turbine technicians – being developed at Carnegie College in Fife.
In Glasgow, Anniesland College will launch an academy for welders and other steel trades working in renewables – backed by the Scottish Government and Steel Engineering, a Clydeside company founded in 1932.
They lived through the boom years of shipbuilding.
Now they are creating the massive underwater structures that will carry windmills the size of skyscrapers.
This is what we mean by the re-industrialisation of Scotland. And it's happening right now.
Now if people would simply judge the SNP on it's record overall (yes, they've made the odd mistake. Who hasn't) Then what is there to fear from independence? A loyalist told me the other day that there would be civil war, citing other countries that have won their independence followed by a civil war. The simple fact is that this is the same scaremongering that unionist parties have spouted for decades. They forget one vital point. We would be winning independence democratically with the support of the people. They will not be voting for civil war, they will be voting for the right to run our own affairs. To paraphrase Burns "may Scotland's wrangs be righted by Scottish hands" except he was talking about British wrangs when Britain was at war with France. He was wrong then, but in 2012, it works for Scotland.


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Undergraduate students will vote on a campuswide referendum to abolish the Georgetown University Student Association senate and replace it with a new elected assembly Dec. 1, after the senate voted 21-6 last night in support of the proposal.
GUSA Senate Speaker Richie Mullaney (COL '18) presented the final version of the restructuring plan to 27 gathered senators and four representatives from the Council of Advisory Boards, the Advisory Board on Club Sports, the Campus Ministry Student Forum and the Lecture Fund.
The final plan would establish a new assembly comprising student advisory board delegates and four student representatives elected based on class year. The proposed assembly would determine student organization funding, a role currently administered by the Finance and Appropriations Committee, known as Fin/App, within the senate.
The responsibility over policy-related issues will shift to policy teams created following GUSA President Enushe Khan (MSB '17) and Vice President Chris Fisk's (COL '17) election consisting of leaders and members appointed by the GUSA executive and senate.
The referendum will present students with "yes" and "no" responses on a ballot.
Fin/App Chair Owen Hayes (COL '18) said the final proposal will cement the role of advisory boards in the appropriations process.
"What it does to change the constitution enshrines the advisory boards and major groups that receive funding in the funding process," Hayes said. "That is put in the constitution and because of the threshold to change the constitution, that is going to be very hard to reverse and those groups need to be part of the process, so the fact that they can't be cut out easily going forward is a very important step."
Senator Saad Bashir (COL '19), who voted against the plan, said the new assembly would reduce opportunities for new students to participate in student government.
"GUSA senate was actually a great way for me to get involved with campus as a freshman, but as it is constantly being changed, I don't see the new assembly providing new students the same opportunities that I was able to have and use," Bashir said.
Senator Jasmin Ouseph (SFS '19), who also voted against the proposal, said the final draft of the constitution will be too dense for students to understand, since even some senators could not understand the text.
"The constitution is dense material and I know senators who couldn't even fully and appropriately understand the nuances of it all so I don't know how informed the student body's vote actually will be," Ouseph wrote in an email to The Hoya.
The senate voted to hold a campuswide referendum for students to express support or opposition to a smoke-free campus, which will also be held Dec. 1. Ouseph said holding the smoke-free referendum on the same day will likely improve turnout and benefit supporters of the restructuring.
Senator Ben Baldwin (SFS '19), who supported the proposal, said the final version is a compromise between competing concerns.
"I believe that this plan represents the best compromise between the current system of club funding and the issues that countless advisory boards and student organizations have raised against it," Baldwin wrote in an email to The Hoya. "This plan institutionalizes collaboration between objective, elected representatives from the student body and the institutional experts leading advisory boards and student organizations."


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Venue: Nancy Morrisette Field, Floyd
Organizations: Crawford & Power, Hudson Moore, Little Feather
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Drink Specials
Adults Tickets:
• Advance: $20.00
• At the Gate: $30.00
Young Adults (Ages 13-20)/ Designated Driver:
• Advance: $15.00
• At the Gate: $25.00
Children Under 12: Free
• Advance: $20.00
• At the Gate: $30.00
Young Adults (Ages 13-20)/ Designated Driver:
• Advance: $15.00
• At the Gate: $25.00
Children Under 12: Free
Chateau Morrisette presents the 2018 Black Dog Country Music Festival on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Nancy Morrisette Festival Field.
Festival Schedule:
• 11:00 am: Gates open
• 11:30 am: Wine Tastings begin
• 12:00 pm: Music begins
The Black Dog Country Music Festival welcomes multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Hudson Moore, modern-vintage Nashville legacy bearers Little Feather and Franklin County's own Crawford and Power. Both Little Feather and Hudson Moore have been recently recognized on Rolling Stone's lists of 10 New Country Artists You Need To Know. Crawford and Power are just back from recording a new album in Nashville.
Enjoy select red and white flights, all our wines available by the bottle or glass, festival foods, and an afternoon of fun contemporary country music!
Come listen and dance to great country music all afternoon and enjoy your favorite Chateau Morrisette wines. Admission includes wine tastings through the afternoon, on site parking and entertainment. Beer, select red and white flights, all our wines available by the bottle or glass, festival foods and crafts will be offered for sale.
In a world where tapping your finger summons any kind of music you'd want to hear, it takes a lot for a new artist to capture the public's attention. It takes a compelling voice, impressive musical chops and songs that are both entertaining and insightful. It also helps to have a passion for making music that leaps from the speakers, grabs the listener by the ears and settles in their heart. Hudson Moore is that caliber of artist.
Moore, who was recently named one of Rolling Stone's "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know" is quickly building a loyal fan base with his engaging, self-assured voice and his awe-inducing musical skills. The music video for his single, "Some Are," off his critically acclaimed new album GETAWAY has people scratching their heads in disbelief when they see the video because each camera shot reveals Moore's musical dexterity as he plays EVERY instrument in the video (drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitar, 6 string banjo, keys and harmony vocals).
Moore, who has reputation as a great live performer, has earned opening slots for ZZ Top, Alan Jackson, Pat Green, Rascal Flatts, Chris Young, Gary Clark Jr. among others.
Moore has a creative hand in everything he does from the production of his albums to the arrangements, the mix you hear, and the videos you see. Hudson hand selected a small, but tight group of musicians to help fill out the sound of the album. In addition to co-writing each of the songs on GETAWAY, Moore played eleven instruments during the recording process.
Moore has expanded on the musical foundation provided by his heroes and forged his own distinct sound teaming with youthful energy and anchored by memorable melodies and relatable lyrics. And though he has the musical skill and vocal talent to succeed in any genre, there was never any doubt he'd call country music his home.
Moore's talent and buoyant personality have earned him a broad and enthusiastic fan base. His debut album, "Fireworks," spawned the hit single of the same title, "Fireworks," which soared to No. 1 on the Texas Music chart and held that spot for two weeks in 2013. His songs have appeared in TV and films, including the 2013 western film "Sweetwater" starring Ed Harris, January Jones and Jason Aldean, which featured Moore's "Cold Grey Light of Dawn" over the closing credits.
Moore has also developed a reputation as a strong live performer and has opened for many of his musical heroes as well as headlining his own shows in notable venues such as Billy Bob's Texas, the world's largest honky tonk and Gruene Hall.
Moore's excitement for making music is contagious and whether on stage or off, there's a simmering energy that makes a conversation with him a delight and a concert so galvanizing that it's experience not to be missed.
• http://www.hudsonmoore.net/
• https://www.facebook.com/HudsonMooreMusic
• https://www.twitter.com/HudsonMoore
• https://www.youtube.com/user/hudsonmooremusic/videos
• https://www.instagram.com/hudson_moore/
Country singer-songwriter Liz Sharpe (a.k.a. Little Feather) literally has music in her blood. From the tiny Appalachian town of Pikeville, Kentucky, she was born into the fabled singing dynasty that includes Loretta Lynn and Patty Loveless (her second cousins) and she has been making music practically since she emerged from the womb. At age three she announced to her unsuspecting parents "Mama, I am music", and her daddy promptly went out and sold his guitar and accordion to buy his daughter her first piano.
After years of singing and playing organ in the church choir she ran off to school in Florida and college in Australia (she wanted to learn to surf) where she studied classical piano and composition for film. But like most country musicians she eventually retraced her roots and found her way to Nashville, Tennessee. After a stint on keyboards with a variety of artists, she joined forces with her five best musical compadres (Aaron Spraggs, Sam Brooker, Luc Nyhus, Shannon Campbell (Glen Campbell's son), and Dylan Rowe) and has found her musical home with Little Feather.
Evoking the ghosts of her Appalachian/Cherokee past, the modern-vintage yodel and stomp of Little Feather is a sound as country as cornbread but fresh as tomorrow's Twitter feed. Little Feather is creating quite a buzz in the Nashville music community and beyond. That little girl from Pikeville, Kentucky, has come into her own as a singer, songwriter and performer, and with Little Feather she has found her wings.
• http://www.littlefeathermusic.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/littlefeathermusic
• https://www.twitter.com/lilfeathermusic
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjNBnGobRrEBECM-iRQMwg/videos
• https://www.instagram.com/littlefeatherband/
Crawford & Power is a Country and Southern Rock band based out of Franklin County, Virginia. After numerous successful shows and opening for acts like Jerry Douglas, Chris Knight, and headlining at The Blue Dahlia, The Floyd Country Store, Table 50, and a plethora of private gigs throughout Virginia, Crawford and Power decided to form a duo in the spring of 2015.
The two young musicians have already made a name for themselves as unparalleled cover artists, and have recently begun to perform originals. The duo has opened for acts such as Marshall Tucker, Luke Combs, Chris Knight, Jerry Douglas, Drake White, Confederate Railroad, Russell Dickerson, and many more.
• https://soundcloud.com/crawford-power
• https://www.facebook.com/crawfordandpower/
• https://www.twitter.com/crawfordnpower
Adult tickets are $20.00 in advance if purchased by 4:00 pm at Friday, June 29th and tickets will be sold at the gate for $30.00.
For young adults ages 13-20 and designated drivers attending the festivals, the fee is $5 less per ticket. A designated driver / young adult ticket allows for unlimited tea, lemonade or water as available throughout the day.
Children under 12 will be admitted for free with a paid adult admission.
To purchase tickets online, visit: https://www.thedogs.com/product/Country-Fest-adult?pageID=CB527567-CAE3-0A07-F930-D6F445E9F08C.
Seating, sunscreen, and a canopy or other sun protection recommended. Canopies welcome in designated areas behind the dance and seating area.
No refunds, the music goes on rain or shine! No outside food or drink permitted.
The festival is held at the Nancy Morrisette Festival Field which is located at 3641 Black Ridge Road in Floyd, Virginia, just a half mile from the winery and restaurant.
For more information, visit: https://www.thedogs.com/product/Country-Fest-adult?pageID=CB527567-CAE3-0A07-F930-D6F445E9F08C or https://www.facebook.com/ch.morrisette or call 540-593-2865.
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3i has withdrawn funding from Habbo Hotel in response to accusations in a Channel 4 news report raising concerns over user safety.
The venture capital firm held a 16% stake in parent company Sulake.
3i stated that it was drawn to Sulake by its "innovative approach to building online social communities for teenages" at the time of investment, reports BBC News.
3i's withdrawal follows yesterday's (June 13) news that Balderton, another venture capitalist firm, has also dropped its stake following the allegations, as well as retailers Tesco and WH Smith having immediately pulled Habbo Hotel gift cards from sale in stores.
Writing on the Sulake blog, CEO Paul LaFontaine explained that immediate measures were being taken to review policy: "My employees and the senior management are working closely to ensure that best-in-class moderation and detection systems are in place to create a safer and improved experience for our many responsible users.
"As a responsible business, the senior leadership of Sulake has agreed that our review of safety measures cannot be hurried."
Yesterday (June 13) live chat on the site was disabled, and users have since taken to the Habbo public spaces to show their support for the service by equipping their avatars with candles and torches.
"The many rooms filled with silent Habbos holding candles has been a source of inspiration at a challenging time and has reaffirmed our commitment to delivering a safe and positive user experience into the future," LaFontaine continues. "All of our loyal and silent Habbos will receive a badge to recognise their commitment through this period."
Channel 4's investigation exposed widespread sexual and pornographic chat on Habbo Hotel and highlighted what was referred to as "shocking lapses in moderation".
The revelations follow previous reports that paedophiles were using the service to 'groom' their victims.


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I promised I would attach a few more home show picts ... but first ... the news!
Bryson and I went to the Doctor on Monday for my 24 week check up and his 1 year appointment. They decided to do it all! First, Bryson is 90th percentile in height and 80th in weight! He also got five shots. Our baby is looking good and they say I am as healthy as ever. If it is the diet of pure sugar ... I think it is working :) One thing I love about my doctor is that he can do ultra sounds at every appointment and doesn't charge me. I got this picture today and just had to share!
Isn't that foot just the cutest ever?
Maybe this will inspire me to actually scrapbook Bryson's ultrasound pictures :)
Bryson also came down with a massive cough / cold yesterday. I feel so bad for the little guy! With little sleep last night, we are surviving though. I had a Young Womens activity last night and invited a friend of mine to teach us all to knit. I am extremely uncoordinated but determined to finish my project. I will post it when I am done (probably not soon though).
Last but not least, here are the home show picture additions!
This was metal sheeting they used on one of the walls in a boy's bedroom. I thought it was extra cool!
For some reason this just inspired me to make a scrapbook page. I am going to use it for inspiration!
I thought the chalkboards were so cute. They were above a little bench by the back door.
Last but not least ... I just loved these curtains. I have tried to find ideas for some in my bedroom and think I finally found the match. I think I am going to wait until we move to make them. No sense making curtains and matching them to a house we will only be in for a few more months!
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) endorsed state Sen. Patrick Colbeck (R) on Wednesday. Cruz called him "a champion of the grassroots" and a "principled leader." (release)
ALL IN THE FAMILY. Entrepreneur Shri Thanedar (D) released his second TV ad on Tuesday. The spot, narrated by his son Samir, highlights his biography as a single parent and immigrant. (release)
NASSAR NOTICE AND ENGLER ANGLE. Thanedar called on former state Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer (D) to drop out of the race for not pursuing charges against former Michigan State doctor Larry Nassar while she was interim Ingham County prosecutor. (Detroit News)
Former Detroit Health Director Abdul El-Sayed (D): "There are really some big questions about whether she was willing to take a politically difficult stand that would have put a predator behind bars."
"At a fundraiser in Grand Rapids, she compared herself instead to" former Gov. John Engler (R) "who like Whitmer led his party in the state Senate before running to be the state's top official."
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New Jersey Eagle Scout Makes a Difference for the Eastern Bluebird
The rank of Eagle is the highest achievable status in the Boy Scouts of America and perhaps the most difficult to attain. In order to become an Eagle Scout, one must demonstrate outstanding dedication, merit and leadership ability. In addition to this the Scout must also design and implement a meaningful service project that benefits their community. The Boy Scouts of America have a long standing partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and so it is always a pleasure to see scouts engaging in projects that help conserve and protect the natural world. The work of Gregory Allan (17) and his troop in Sparta, New Jersey is a prime example of the contributions that America's youth have made to help further the Service's mission.
Working with volunteers Sue and Stan Murrell, Gregory took point on organizing his troop to build 45 bluebird boxes for the Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge, replacements for older less well made nesting structures already in place.
"When the boxes were falling apart it was impossible to get anything done" Stated Sue Murrell, thankful that Gregory had taken such an interest in working with the bluebirds.
At the refuge, Mr. and Ms. Murrell donate their time once a week to checking the boxes, making sure that they are in good form and free of parasites. Sometimes it is also necessary to remove the nests of competing species of bird that try to take up residence in the bluebird nest boxes.
Stan and Sue also collect data on the bluebirds so that refuge biologists can keep tabs on how successful the population is. Without its volunteers, Wallkill may not have had the resources to monitor the bluebirds so thoroughly.
Gregory explained to me the condition in which he found the previous bluebird boxes "…they were over 10 years old and made of pine which doesn't resist weather or infestation. The new boxes are made of cedar." This means that the new nesting boxes should last much longer and provide superior protection to future generations of bluebirds.
Bluebird boxes come in several different styles but are most commonly simple rectangular boxes with a hole drilled in one side big enough for the bluebird to enter. Bluebirds prefer to live in crevices such as those found on standing dead trees. This style of nesting box is an acceptable alternative when forest management practices do not favor bluebird-preferred habitat.
Bluebirds face predation from a number of different sources. From house sparrows to raccoons, bluebirds have to be on constant guard if they want to survive and are often most vulnerable when in a nesting box. Therefore, boxes with long slits may also be used in order to give parent bluebirds the chance to slip past predators that try and corner them on the nest.
"…It is like a miracle every time you see the babies; it is very rewarding knowing that you have a hand in keeping the bluebird population going," said Sue Murrell who admittedly had never even seen a bluebird before signing up to help maintain the boxes. When asked why she enjoyed volunteering for Wallkill she simply responded "It is just something about being in nature".
In order to meet the requirements of becoming an Eagle Scout, Gregory had to complete at least 100 hours of public service. Aside from constructing the boxes, much of his time was spent obtaining the materials to build them. As an extra challenge, Greg also managed to complete his project solely from donations made by local businesses.
"I enjoyed the experience and learned a lot about local wildlife" Said Gregory, reflecting on his experience. Now an Eagle Scout, a lifelong title in the Boy Scouts of America, Gregory will undoubtedly find himself acting as a mentor for some of the younger scouts in his region.
Once considered "critically endangered" as a result of habitat and nesting site loss, the Eastern bluebird has made a strong comeback in the last few decades, mostly due to the work of people like Greg Allan and the Murrells. It goes to show that small groups of dedicated individuals really can change the world. In the case of the Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge this means that visitors, photographers, birders and tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful bird. On a larger scale, the success of the Eastern bluebird is a refreshingly positive story that gives hope for the recovery of many other endangered species. The take home message here is that it doesn't take a degree in biology to help protect the natural world. Anybody with the desire to make positive change, no matter what age, is capable of making a difference.
To learn more about the Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge, visit their website at:
To find a refuge near you go to: http://www.fws.gov/refuges/


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Top Rated Pellet Food for Guinea Pigs – Reviews & Guide
If you want to get the best pellets for guinea pigs, but don't know how to go about things or you have limited time at your disposal, Dr. Fox can give you a hand. After going through dozens of reviews and product specifications, the conclusion that our specialist has reached is that the Small Pet Select GPEL-05 is the product you should consider. One of the most important benefits ensured by this alternative is that it has been created using quality ingredients. The pellets were added vitamins and minerals, so you can rest assured that they promote the healthy development of your pet. In case you have no means of trying out the Small Pet Select GPEL-05, it would be a good idea to give the Oxbow Essentials OCC200 Timothy Based a shot.
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Dr. Fox Recommends – Comparison & Yearly Report
Based on the research that we have undertaken, it appears that the following products are the most highly spoken of nowadays. Given the amount of appreciation they have gathered, it wouldn't hurt if you checked them out.
Small Pet Select GPEL-05
If your cavy has reached adulthood, the GPEL-05 is the right option that you should take into account. We've had to add this comment because this product is Timothy-based, and therefore contains less calcium than alfalfa alternatives that speak to the needs of young cavies and pregnant ones, too.
Another reason to consider this alternative is that it has been fortified with both vitamins and minerals, which eliminates the need for you to add them in the guinea pig water or use a separate supplement.
Also, it's worth noting that the Small pet Select GPEL-05 has been manufactured in the U.S., which should give you a pointer as to whether or not it was packaged appropriately. Some owners have reported that they have noticed that this variety is considerably fresher compared to others that their guinea pigs have tried in the past. As for affordability, it's a subjective matter as some other choices are more budget-friendly while others are pricier.
The GPEL-05 is a Timothy-based alternative that suits the nutritional requirements of adult cavies.
Having been supplemented with vitamins and minerals, the product eliminates the need for you to ensure these dietary demands in some other way.
Another advantage that you should take into account is the fact that the GPEL-05 has been manufactured in the United States, unlike so many other choices that might be less safe to utilize.
Most of the consumer reports we have analyzed in relation to this product praise its high quality and freshness.
Several buyers have reported that the zip lock top did not work, so they had no means of closing the bag so as to preserve the freshness of the pellets for an extended period of time.
Other owners say that they have managed to find a similar product with almost the same ingredients for a more affordable price.
Oxbow Essentials OCC200 Timothy Based
The OCC200 is mostly destined for adult guinea pigs, and that's worth noting because the product is made from timothy grass meal. It comes with a high fiber level that all cavies require in order for their digestive systems to function properly, but it does not contain the same high amount of calcium and protein that alfalfa options ensure.
The neat thing about this Oxbow Essentials choice is that it comes in a bag that is resealable. It stands to reason that the variety is available in a good array of sizes, but the 5lb bag is one of the popular ones because the pellets won't go stale ahead of time.
In order to make sure that we are would be able to suggest products that are truly worthy of your attention, we went through the user reviews gathered by the OCC200. Most of the owners whose opinions we have consulted appear to be perfectly satisfied with this option as it seems to make their guinea pigs happy. It comes with an added vitamin C content and is usually recommended by veterinarians.
It's one of the few brand varieties that has been endorsed by veterinarians who recommend them for adult guinea pigs.
The product is made from timothy grass meal, so it contains lower calcium and protein levels, thus addressing cavies that are older than six months.
The price for the 5lb bag isn't exaggerated, at least judging by the ratings that the choice has acquired in this sense.
Something else that you might benefit from is that the bag is resealable, and this feature will allow you to keep the pellets fresh for a longer time.
Some of the owners have complained about this brand not being affordable enough for their budget. However, their cavies love it.
Kaytee Supreme Diet 100034092
Unlike some of the other choices that we have showcased in our selection, the Kaytee Supreme Diet is different in that it contains grains, seeds, and pellets so that it ensures all of the dietary requirements of your guinea pig aside from those coming from real hay.
This brand has a long history of making quality products destined for pets, whether they are cages and hutches or food varieties. Therefore, the over two hundred favorable user reviews that it has garnered on some retail websites practically speak for themselves when it comes to estimating the quality of this product.
The food includes vitamin C and has been manufactured without the use of any artificial flavors or colorings, which brings us to the conclusion that it is entirely healthy for your pet. You have the freedom to select the 5-pound or 25-pound size, depending on your preferences. Just make sure to store it properly if you do decide to buy in bulk because the last thing you'd want to do is let it go stale.
This food comes with all the healthy ingredients that a guinea pig needs for healthy development.
The alternative has been manufactured using natural grains, seeds, and pellets that can offer the right nutrients to your pet.
The added vitamin C is a neat benefit ensured by the formula of this product.
Unlike some of the other options we have come across, this one is available both as a 5-pound and 25-pound alternative. You can get the bigger size if you have more cavies than one or two.
Judging by the feedback that this product has received, it seems that guinea pigs consider it quite delicious.
In the end, the fact of the matter is that the Kaytee Supreme Diet is not a brand of pellets. It comes with a lot more ingredients, so if you're in the market for separate pellets, it might not be the right choice.
Our Comprehensive Buying Guide
Whether you want to get a guinea pig hutch, some guinea pig toys, or a guinea pig water bottle, our website is made to help you. Today, we'll share with you some tips on how you can select the right pellets for the age of your pet. Our buyer's guide will also include info on what ingredients you should, at all cost, steer clear of.
We've also tackled the matter of those things that make the difference between one kind of pellet and the other. So, if you're new to owning and caring for guinea pigs, you'll find all the info regarding pellets below.
The three core aspects you need to take into account
Normally, you'd have to decide on a brand of pellets based on freshness, but it's clear that you can't know just how recently they have been manufactured just by reading a product description online. So, although this is one of the first factors that you ought to bear in mind, it's perhaps less important compared to ingredient quality and quality control.
Obviously, most brands that have a long history of making good food for guinea pigs are safe. However, there are some other things that you should be on the lookout for and we'll detail them below.
Avoid these ingredients at all cost
As with any other product that you might want to consume yourself, it's important to have a good, long look at the ingredients of the pellets you're going to feed your pet. First off, your cavy is not an omnivore, so there shouldn't be any animal products in the brand. Stay away from beet pulp, corn bran, germ, or ground corn, as well as rice bran or rice flour.
Seeds, nuts, and oils should also be avoided because they contain far too much fat for a healthy cavy diet.
Artificial substances to steer clear of
Some of the substances that you ought to be on the lookout for include sucrose, any kind of food colorings, corn syrup, and any type of sodium nitrite, nitrate, or metabisulfite. These ingredients either pose a risk to the health of your guinea pig or might have been linked to the occurrence of chronic diseases.
If you have little to no idea when it comes to the type of colorings, preservatives, and sweeteners you should avoid, it might be a good idea to check out the best guinea pig pellets reviews. Fortunately, there's a strong guinea pig community all over the world, with specialized forums where owners share their opinions, mishaps, and experiences. You can learn a lot from them.
Another pointer that we can give you is to go online and do a bit of research. There's the Association of American Feed Control Officials that sets guidelines and definitions for any type of animal feed, including that destined for pets.
What's the difference between Timothy and Alfalfa?
The simplest answer to this question is calcium. Whenever you decide to put a new pellet brand in your guinea pig cage, you need to make sure that you use the right one. Because of its high calcium content, alfalfa is suited for pregnant guinea pigs and those that are young and still growing. Timothy-based choices are destined for adults. So, whenever you're in the market for a new variety for sale, consider this factor, as well.