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Skritter (app to help you learn to write Chinese characters)
Skritter is an app for learning Chinese vocabulary, especially handwriting. It offers smooth handwriting input with some corrective feedback, combined with spaced repetition that allows you (or me,... Read more.
Olle Linge – over 6 years
Hanping Chinese - Powerful Offline OCR & Dictionary apps for Android
Hanping Chinese Dictionary Pro and Hanping Chinese Camera are the two highest rated Android apps on Google's Play Store. The dictionary (both free and paid editions available) gives you the ability... Read more.
hanpingchinese – over 6 years
Chinese Text Analyser (a tool for segmenting and analysing Chinese text)
This Chinese Text Analyser is a tool that helps you find content suited to your current vocabulary level, and makes it easy to identify and learn new words. You can use it to easily see which words... Read more.
Olle Linge – over 6 years
Zizzle (app for learning Chinese characters)
Zizzle is an app that turns Chinese characters into engaging pictures and memorable short stories with funny heroes. For every single Chinese character, Zizzle creates a mnemonic story that employs... Read more.
Olle Linge – over 3 years
Hanping Cantonese Dictionary
Offline Cantonese dictionary app for Android. Supports both Traditional and Simplified characters as well as Jyutping and Yale pronunciation. Handwriting recognition, syllable-by-syllable native... Read more.
hanpingchinese – about 6 years
Character Stroke Order Worksheets (Arch Chinese)
This tool allows you to generate character writing exercise sheets that include stroke order information, thus saving you or your students a lot of time. This is not as customisable as the other on... Read more.
Olle Linge – about 6 years
Pinyinput (type Pinyin with tone marks)
Pinyinput is an input method editor (IME) for Windows that makes it easy to type Hanyu Pinyin with tone marks, like so: Hànyǔ Pīnyīn. Read more.
imron – over 6 years
Ninchanese | Efficient and enjoyable Chinese learning
Ninchanese is a complete way to learn Chinese. Its online course allows you to learn and practice how to read, write, speak and understand Chinese in an enjoyable manner. It combines game mechanics... Read more.
Sarah – over 4 years
Hanping Chinese Popup
The ultimate solution for quickly looking up Chinese words on your smartphone or tablet, no matter what app (or system screens) you are using. Note: For Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and higher. Whe... Read more.
hanpingchinese – about 5 years
Hanping Chinese Dictionary Pro - Android app on Google Play
Pro version gives you: ★ Chinese handwriting recognition built in* ★ Mandarin audio - over 2,000 audio files of a real native Chinese speaker ★ Homescreen Widgets - flip through your favorite wo... Read more.
hanpingchinese – over 6 years
Pinyin Conversion: Number <> Tone Mark (Lexilogos)
This is a neat little tool that converts pin1yin1 with numbers to pīnyīn with tone marks. Very simple, very useful. Read more.
Olle Linge – over 6 years
Online Pinyin Input Method (網上拼音輸入法)
Online Pinyin Input Method is a free online Chinese typing tool using Mandarin/Putonghua pinyin codes. We empower you to type Chinese online anytime, anywhere with any computer for free! Read more.
Olle Linge – over 6 years
Learn languages online for free with Mondly - Language learning made easy, fun and free
Mondly is a mobile app very similar to Duolingo (which does not support Chinese). Pro: * more or less straight course to take, no distractions * It has several languages besides Chinese. Th... Read more.
stefan-wienert – almost 3 years
Pinyin Tone Tool (Toshuō)
This pinyin converter turns pinyin with numbers into pinyin with tone marks. Enter pinyin followed by numbers 1-4 represent the Chinese tones. For neutral tone words, either type 5 or no number. Read more.
Olle Linge – almost 5 years
Hanping Chinese Camera - Android App on Google Play
Save time doing dictionary lookups! Simply point your camera at some Chinese text to get all the English definitions. And everything works offline. Within just a couple of seconds of launching t... Read more.
hanpingchinese – over 6 years
Outlier Linguistics Chinese Character Dictionary and Masterclass
Outlier Linguistics provide a number high-quality resources for learning Chinese characters. All serious students should check out their dictionary, which is by far the easiest way to access reliab... Read more.
Olle Linge – about 1 month
OptiLingo Language Learning (Chinese)
Description provided by OptiLingo (I have not yet tried this service myself): "OptiLingo is a hands-free language learning app that prioritizes learning Chinese through speaking rather than typi... Read more.
Olle Linge – 2 months
Talking Chinese–English–Chinese Phrasebook app from Paiboon Publishing and Word in the Hand
This is a fairly extensive phrasebook with some added extras. It has over 12,000 words, phrases and complete sentences in more than 250 categories. This app is meant for beginners, but works well f... Read more.
Olle Linge – almost 5 years
Names of the chemical elements in Chinese (Victor Mair, Language Log)
This blog post contains both a list of most of the elements in the periodic table in both Chinese and English, but more importantly, it contains a discussion about the characters used to represent ... Read more.
Olle Linge – over 5 years
Chinese Tutor - Flashcards, Dictionary, Speaking Practice
Online Chinese flashcards that adapt to your learning, Chinese speaking practice using voice recognition, and a simple, fast Chinese-English dictionary. Read more.
ChineseTutor – over 6 years


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Kim Kardashian has published her first baby-related post on her website since giving birth to Saint West – about placenta pills.
Yep, the 35-year-old has got very personal and has opened up about her decision to freeze dry her placenta into a jar of pills.
'I'm really not this holistic person or someone who would have ever considered eating my placenta,' Kim wrote.
Read: Why Kim And Kanye Chose The Name Saint West…
'And when I say "eat my placenta," I mean that I'm having it freeze-dried and made into a pill form – not actually fry it like a steak and eat it (which some people do, BTW).'
LOL. Anyway, back to the pills…
Whilst the sound of it might gross some people out, it's actually thought to help stop mothers from developing post natal depression by replenishing iron supplies and containing traces of hormones like oxytocin.
'I really didn't want the baby blues and thought I can't go wrong with taking a pill made of my own hormones – made by me, for me,' wrote the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star.
'I started researching and read about so many moms who felt this same way and said the overall healing process was so much easier.'
Sister Kourtney also did the same after having her three children, and posted on Instagram about how great she felt after giving birth to Reign back in January.
Read: Not Everyone Has Congratulated Kim On Her Baby News…
'Yummy… PLACENTA pills!' Kourtney wrote a month after giving birth. 'No joke.. .I will be sad when my placenta pills run out. They are life changing!'
And it seems Kim is feeling the benefits too.
'Every time I take a pill, I feel a surge of energy and feel really healthy and good. I totally recommend it for anyone considering it!' she said.
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It's clearly working for Kim, but with little research having gone into placenta pills by medical professionals, they've been labelled unsafe by some. And costing up to £150, it's sure not a cheap natural remedy, either…
Still, each to their own, Kimmy!


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Tomàs Marquès-Bonet: "We have big hopes for 2018"
Tomàs Marquès-Bonet: "We have big hopes for 2018"
The director of the IBE, as well as its vice-directors, Elena Bosch and Iñaki Ruiz-Trillo, gave a short speech to the Institute's personnel on December the 18th during the Christmas general meeting. In their speeches, they took stock of 2017 and outlined the main goals for the year ahead.
"We have been working really hard on 2017 to consolidate our research", stated Marquès-Bonet. The IBE helds historically the 6th place in the list of CSIC research centres in the natural resources area, considering the funding obtained in absolute numbers. But when the numbers are analysed taking into account the number of researchers, the IBE scales to second position in the whole area. "I am really proud", he said.
In her speech, vice-director Elena Bosch congratulated Elena Casacuberta and Josefa González, principal investigators of the IBE, for leading a new committee on mentorship. The committee is aimed at making a proper follow-up of the PhD thesis. Update on other IBE comitees was also mentioned. On a different note, Bosch informed the attendees that the IBE personnel working in the 4rt floor of PRBB building has recently moved to the 7th floor due to the imminent moving in of EMBL outstation to PRBB.
Vice director Iñaki Ruiz explained the renovation project for getting more spaces in the CMIMA building which is planned to occur in 2018.
New Year, new prospects
"It is obvious that the Institute needs to have its own building soon. All our labs would be together and we would be able to expand the scientific lines that are planned so that the uncomfortable situations we are facing nowadays wouldl be avoided", they said, and stressed they will work hard in 2018 to achieve this goal. Also, throughout 2017, the IBE has made contacts with other scientific institutions, and these contacts will hopefully bear fruit in 2018.


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Fruitless meeting
Fruitless meeting
A RECENT meeting between NFU livestock committee leaders and Richard Cowan, head of MAFFs beef and sheep division, yielded nothing to restore morale in the beef sector.
Mr Cowan repeated his belief that beef prices would not return to previous levels. He also said the Treasury was resisting requests for compensation for farmers hit by green pound revaluations and was unlikely to agree to a top-up for the suckler cow premium.
It appeared likely that government would go ahead with its proposal to stop paying aid to renderers – a move which the NFU says could increase the cost of offal disposal in the UK to a point where intervention was unworkable.
MAFF would continue to press for intervention to be scaled back, but it would support the addition of fat class 4 bulls to the eligible list.
The one faint glimmer of hope from the meeting was a report that the burger chains which stopped using British beef were "reconsidering their position".


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Is there specific guidance where a particular zone starts, or is the whole booth regarded as one zone?
We are a joinery company and have a booth with a 3.0m wide dry back extract for lacquer finishing. Our insurance company has raised concerns regarding the zoning within the room.
In both the US and Europe the interior volume of a spray booth is considered to be a single area classification.
United States
In the US, NFPA 33 Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials 2011 Edition, provides guidance on the electrical area classifications in and around a spray booth. It states that the interior of a spray booth or spray room is considered Class I, Division 1. The external volume within 915 mm (3 feet) of openings, including closed doors, is Class I, Division 2. Chapter 6 provides diagrams for the various styles of booths as well as for open spraying.
In Europe, the standard is EN 12215 Coating plants – Spray booths for application of organic liquid coating materials – Safety requirements. In the 2009 Edition, the Zone classification is based upon the concentration of flammables. It states that if you are between 25% and 50% of the LEL, then the interior of the spray booth is Zone 1. If you are less than 25% of the LEL, then the interior is Zone 2. In all cases, the external volume within 1 m of permanent openings is classified Zone 2. This information is taken from Section 188.8.131.52 and Figures A.1 and A.2.
In addition to following industry codes and standards, we recommend that you consult with the local authority to ensure you are in compliance with local codes and standards.


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Spotlight on Winter Glass by Lexa Hillyer, Plus Guest Post!
Today we're excited to spotlight Winter Glass. Read on for more about Lexa Hillyer and her book, plus a giveaway!
Meet Lexa Hillyer!
Lexa Hillyer is the author of the young adult novels Spindle Fire, Winter Glass, and Proof of Forever, as well as the poetry collection, Acquainted with the Cold (Bona Fide Books), the 2012 gold prize winner of the Foreword Book of the Year Award for Poetry, and a recipient of the Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize. Her work has been featured in Best New Poets 2012, and she has received various other prizes and honors for poetry. Lexa earned her BA in English from Vassar College and her MFA in Poetry from Stonecoast at the University of Southern Maine. She worked as an editor at both Harper Collins and Penguin, before founding the production company Glasstown Entertainment along with bestselling author Lauren Oliver. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, their daughter, and a very skinny orange tree.
Fans of Kendare Blake and Marissa Meyer will rejoice as Lexa Hillyer returns to a lush fantasy world in deep peril, concluding the dark and stunning fairy tale reinvention that began with Spindle Fire.
Aurora, torn from the dream world and Heath, plots to assassinate the faerie queen Malfleur, only to confront temptations she never expected. Isabelle, meanwhile, opens her heart to Prince William as they attempt to unite their kingdoms and wage a winning war against Malfleur's army of Vultures.
But when the appearance of an unbreakable glass slipper prompts Isabelle to discover more about her lineage, her true identity begins to take shape and her legacy becomes as clear as ice. Devoted half sisters Isabelle and Aurora will grapple with their understanding of love and loyalty as they face a threat even greater than that of the evil queen—the threat of losing each other forever.
The Game of Thrones hangover cure—writing YA fantasy
Even if you live under a rock and/or on Mars—or under a rock on Mars—chances are, if you're a writer of fantasy, Game of Thrones has had some influence on your storytelling. The epicness. The political intrigue. The savagery of the medieval setting. The narrative structure of following each of the different families and regions as their inner dynamics and larger ambitions unspool. The incredible integration of extremely limited, "believable" magic into what is otherwise very grounded in grisly stories of human machinations, desires, brutality, betrayal... The wolves. The wildings. The winters.
And, not to nerd-out, but GOT is more than just an awesome HBO series to get hooked on—it's an actual master lesson in plot, character development, and world-building. The way in which every single one of the countless characters in George R. R. Martin's series has a separate but clear motivation constantly moving them forward across the page and marching across kingdoms on screen. And on top of that, it takes a very trope-y aesthetic in the history of the fantasy genre—the medieval world—and makes it completely alive with texture and realism. There is nothing pretty or aspirational in it—and that's thrilling in and of itself. It's also liberating, if you're looking for inspiration as a YA writer.
So much of YA fantasy in the past has been characterized by prettiness and wish- fulfillment. Lush dresses and sumptuous settings and happily-ever-afters. But in the past couple of years, we've seen that vision break down into much grittier, war- and politics- infused storytelling, with broader ambitions. Now, YA has space not just to tell fantastical stories set in worlds different from our own, but to create new ways through fantasy narratives to expose social injustice, to challenge expected roles of women and differently abled people, to pick apart the entire notion of "ever after" and look instead at the great scope of the rise and fall of kingdoms, the demise of rulers and the shuffling of rules that follow. The nuance of romance that takes place in the context of greater stakes.
So yeah, Game of Thrones definitely had a huge influence on me when I wrote my books! Here are some of the tropes that I embraced, that are cropping up everywhere in YA and with good reason and incredible results!
Trope 1: The shattering of innocence ... aka, TRAINING MONTAGE!
So clearly in my book, SPINDLE FIRE, Aurora starts out sheltered—a Sansa-esque princess (first season Sansa, of course) unaware of all the bad things going on in her kingdom.
But in my sequel, WINTER GLASS, she takes an Arya-like turn. Desperate for answers, vengeance, and ultimately justice, she's willing to train at the hands of whoever will teach them, no matter the cost. Fiery, smart, and often overlooked.
Trope 2: The girl who's wild at heart.
For me, it's Isbe. For Martin, it's Ygritte. No one would mistake either of these girls for a Disney princess.
Both girls find love in their life completely by accident. They're resistant to what's coming for them, even when a really cute boy is involved.
Trope 3: Twisted magic, at the hands of deliciously evil women
You know what I can't get enough of? Dark, scary women with dark, scary magical powers. The wicked faerie, Malfleur from my books was very much inspired by Melisandre, from her dark magic, her devotion to her own power, and even her crumbling beautiful exterior.
Trope 4: Romance in dark times
This one requires no explanation.
Trope 5: Warrior-lady is the new princess


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There are a number of platforms on which to sell pushchairs so that people can make some extra money and at WeBuyYourBuggy we're not so selfish that we won't give you the low-down on them. Bear in mind we will swiftly follow up with the reason those sites pale into insignificance in comparison to us and why for utter convenience and guaranteed money we're the only option that matter.
Car boot sales, NCT nearly new sales and mum-to-mum markets are very well and good, however if you've got the time to source the market that is most convenient and nearest for you and you're happy to wait patiently in the hope that someone might scoop your item up for the amount you'd like for it then that's all fine and dandy. I can think of other things I'd like to be doing in my spare time, but maybe standing out in the cold or if you're lucky in a drafty community hall is your thing – and that's after having lugged your not-so-small item to the venue in the first place – then fair dues to you and best of luck to you with the sale!
There is always the option of gifting your used pushchair to your nearest and dearest. Now, as kind and charitable as that might be it isn't necessarily what you want to do with an item you spent a tiny fortune on and for that very reason have kept in pristine condition because it holds its re-sale value. This makes charging your friends and family money for it awkward especially if you value it higher than what they believe it's worth. Nobody minds 'gifting' that cheaper, run-around buggy that all parents eventually end up needing but perhaps you have other ideas with your fabulous first pushchair purchase.
Other places to sell buggies are good old online marketplaces like eBay, Gumtree, Pushchair Trader or any other pushchair/baby-ware marketplaces but again, is it worth it? Yes, eBay and Gumtree are reputable in their own right, hosting thousands of new and used pushchairs listings. But these sites come with their own set of issues, like fingers crossed someone even stumbles across your advert to start with!
In most cases you have to pay advertising cost and even then there's no guarantee your pushchair will sell. You then have to arrange to either have it couriered or even meet the buyer to exchange, all things I know I'd rather not have to do. There must be simpler solution to a common issue…
Well we know we're biased but we believe the best place to sell pushchairs is on WeBuyYourBuggy, since we take away all the stumbling blocks and make it a quick and easy process for you to make money and space quickly. All you need to do is complete a FREE Online Valuation by selecting information from some dropdown options and if you chose to accept our valuation simply select a courier collection date of your choice then let us collect, assess and get the money to you nice and quickly! No more giving stuff away for free, putting in the effort of selling at mum-to-mum/car boot sales and no more posting your item on saturated marketplaces only for nobody to bite.


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Windsor Leather Recliner
Windsor Leather Power Recliner
Designed in a contemporary European style, the Windsor Power Recliner provides both full comfort and style to your home. With a pad-over-chaise reclining over sized seat and boxed edge arm pillows, this recliner chair allows for ultimate lounging comfort. Stop by one of our showrooms to see how easy the Windsor Recliner makes it to relax the day away!
- Offered in black leather with top grain front facing
- Power Recliner
- Oversized seating compliments plush back for comfort
- Chaise Pad comfortably relieves all pressure points
- Boxed Edge Arm Pillows for Lounging Comfort
Construction Specifications:
- Leggett & Platt Omega Motion Mechanism
- No sag suspension with "seat zone" support
- 100% Hardwood & HW plywood frames
- All frames foam encased to protect leather / fabric
- 2.0 High density foam used for seat cushions
- Inner bagged and baffled fiber fill retains shape
Size Specifications:
Length: 41" / 104.1 cm | Depth: 40" / 101.6 cm | Height: 39" / 99.1 cm


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Business Planning
Business improvement is likely one of the functions that every firm, from inception to exit, performs at one time or another. Some owners prefer to put money into different businesses, whereas some just want to make investments the cash again into their company. On this instance, enterprise improvement or Alliance is chargeable for recruiting, managing, and supporting companion corporations. I'm a Business Improvement, Strategic Planning, and Marketing advisor.
If you look for a advisor you need someone who has a breadth of knowledge and expertise that exceeds that which you already have. Human sources specialists, also known as personnel specialists, serve a wide range of functions in regard to the workforce of an organization or organization.
Whereas some enterprise homeowners take time early on within the improvement process to design their very own logos, these logos may be similar to others within the trade. The enterprise accelerator's emphasis is on accelerated and sustainable progress, and to eradicate organizational, operational, and strategic bottlenecks that stop the shopper agency from growing.
We must first have a look at the business growth process itself. A common problem facing many firms, regardless of where they're within the company lifecycle, is that they get caught within the trenches of daily operations, at the price of conducting enterprise improvement actions.
There are occasions when an organization must work collectively on a particular enterprise opportunity. Undeniably, business improvement is an important component of a agency's success – the opportunities solid as we speak will define what the corporate is doing on tomorrow.


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- jscott2007
- 7 years ago
- Wedding: April 2015
Ladies help me decide which one to get. I like them both but do not want anything too big or too small for my hand. I wear a size 6. I also want it to look believable…
This one has a center of .86 carats
This one has a center of .46 carats


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i awoke this morning to icy rains. the leaves and branches are all glassy, crystalline, and the sky an even steel gray. thee are little icicles along anything with a straight edge. inside, my home is warm and cozy. in a little while i will shower, and make hot cereal for breakfast. i love mornings at home like this.
last night i talked with my daughter in law for a bit. her baby was due on the fourth of december, and still has not made her debut. if she doesnt deliver before then, she will be induced tuesday or thursday. i have asked the Lord to bring the baby before. i expect to hear today or tomorrow.
i still dont have my gifts bought and ready to send. now im getting antsy. maybe i will shop online, and have things shipped. but then you cant have things wrapped. i could bribe my mom to receive everything and wrap it for me …
river rants
last week i got the opportunity to say publicly something i had wanted to for some time. the radio station i listen to has tuesday 'would you rather' in the mornings while i am driving to work. tulsa started this arkansas river development issue some months ago, but the vote to get taxes to cover the cost didnt pass. so now its going to be funded privately, or by the smaller towns close to the river. the 'would you rather' question was, would you rather tulsa step up and develop the river, or the surrounding towns. i called the station with my opinion.
what i said was, i would like to see tulsa take care of the river project, but that i first on the agenda should be river clean up. i told the DJs how my beau used to work for a company that contracts out to sun oil, the refinery that sits on the bank of the river, to deploy boom to contain the natural oils that seeps up from the ground and casts a sheen on the water. this oil is natural, and has been seeping for thousands of years. its not really that hazardous. what is hazardous is the black hole, a ditch that comes from somewhere in the refinery that pours black, green and purple ooze into the river constantly. but they never put boom there, because it 'doesnt exist'. i told them about the fish with bloody eyes and gills. i told them how sun would rather pay the fines for not being up to code, than fix the problems, because its cheaper. not wanting to take up too much time, i didnt tell them about the pink stuff that comes up from under the refinery every time it rains hard, stuff that was used in the refining process and is apparently in the ground now and is lighter than water so it rises when the water table rises and appears on the floors of the refinery, to be washed away into … you guessed it – the river. i didnt tell them how the flare towers, tall stacks that have flames at the top, for burning off the excess gases, flare really high at night, when the town sleeps, and how frequently the air reeks in the morning as far away as my house, a good six to ten miles away. i didnt tell them how easy it is to sneak onto the grounds, which i think is a bad security breach. not that i would know anything about that …
but i got to say enough for one comment. and they aired my entire comment. that was gratifying, to say the least. not that i expect sun oil, or sinclair oil, the other refinery also on the river bank, to change anything just from my comment. but maybe more people will become aware of the serious problem. maybe i will speak out again, since this river development issue is not dead. its not that my heart is in tulsa by any means. but people fish in this river all the time. their are endangered birds on a small island in this river right up by the refinery. the pollutants travel down river for other towns to reap the benefits from. i care about that.


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Parched much? Shake Square does over 50 kinds of shakes including fruit, protein, ice cream shakes and more at super low prices. You'll also get a range of quick bites to munch on.
Cassatta, Ferrero Rocher or Protein? This Small 'Shakery' Does Over 50 Types Of Shakes
For God's Shake, Try It
We spotted this corner shop wandering through Rajouri Garden market in the scorching heat, so it was natural that we ran towards it thinking of an ice-cold shake for a respite.
They call themselves a 'shakery' and for good reason—the menu here runs over 50 shake variations long. Be it the regular chocolate or butterscotch, an exotic one like the peanut butter or Ferrero Rocher, a thick pineapple or strawberry one all the way to protein shakes for the gym bunnies. There's also some refreshing ice cream ones for the extra hot days {of course, we got one of these}. All in all, you'll find over 50 different flavours to choose from, so you'd better make up your mind beforehand and try not to get swayed by the long list. The shakes start at as low as INR 90.
You'll also find quick bites like Maggi, sandwiches, rolls, pizzas, ice cream sundaes, garlic bread and more. They've got outlets in Rajouri Garden, CP, Pitampura, and Kamla Nagar.
So, We're Saying…
Head over to Shake Square for a quick and tasty fix when the heat gets to you.


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by JulieOswin (Author), SteveWalton (Author)
Wedding photography has become about story-telling - capturing the emotions and atmosphere of the day through reportage-style photography. This user-friendly manual reveals the techniques needed to produce this contemporary style of wedding album, for professional photographers looking to update their methods, or for aspiring photographers wanting to break into this lucrative market. This book includes all the advice you need, from preparation and planning before the wedding, to digital manipulation of your images and presentation to the couple after the event. It features comprehensive checklists, professional tips, tried-and-tested templates, advice boxes and step-by-step sequences to provide endless inspiration and guarantee successful shooting.
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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Publisher: David & Charles PLC
Published: 29 Dec 2006 ISBN 10: 0715324608


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This summer has been a bit out of the ordinary…muggier and definitely wetter than we can ever recall. With sticky temperatures lingering longer than normal, just like that…*poof*…we have nighttime temperatures that finally scream autumn. Now that we are able to turn off the air conditioning and open the windows, we can venture outside to enjoy our outdoor living spaces in comfort.
At this time of year, what is the one outdoor feature you love and run to in the backyard? We bet our bottom dollar it has to do with fire! For those who are exploring the option of incorporating their very own fire feature in the backyard, let us touch upon the subject of fire pit vs. fireplace. While both provide light, warmth and an interactive experience, there are definitive differences between the two. Your ultimate goal for the feature within your outdoor living space will certainly determine which is the right choice for your family.
A fire pit is the quintessential fully-interactive outdoor feature. With a 360-degree surrounding usable space, there is plenty of room for all family and friends to gather and enjoy at the same time. This open layout creates the ideal situation for a social gathering, providing a cozy campfire-like environment fit for face-to-face laughter and snack roasting! Being low to the ground, a fire pit does not detract from any background views and the warmth is suitable to all. For those who do not want to commit to permanence, portable units like metal fire pits or fire tables give the luxury to be transported around the property, to wherever the action is. Built-in fire pits, while not portable, still have their own level of flexibility.
Your landscape designer will research your township ordinance to understand the rules of your municipality. Some don't allow open-burning of any sort, while others just want to make sure that the fire feature is not within so many feet of your property line. Using your local guidelines, your designer has the flexibility to place a fire pit where it makes the most sense within your outdoor living space to flow beautifully with the rest of the landscape design. However, being that a fire pit is in open air, you will need to pick a location that isn't greatly affected by strong wind or constant breeze. A fire pit is a great choice for families with children or for those who love to entertain.
Prefer your fire feature be in a more intimate setting? An outdoor fireplace may be your perfect fit. Outdoor fireplaces are not as interactive as fire pits. Fire pits can accommodate several people at once, while fireplaces will only serve heat to those directly in front of it and seating is limited. This, alone, is one reason why a fireplace is less of a social feature and more of a romantic ambiance.
While it is true that a fireplace can also be independently placed in your landscape design, abiding by the township's ordinance that is, we follow the rule that features farther away from the home tend to lose their impact and are used significantly less than those incorporated closer. This allows the warm, flickering fire to always be in the background of the main outdoor living space, exuding a sense of elegance and welcome.
Unlike fire pits, outdoor fireplaces are typically built in conjunction with an overhead roof structure. The structure gives support to the fireplace. The roof system will protect homeowners from the elements, helps contain some of the residual heat, yet allows for a more developed source of entertainment. Being a covered structural feature, your fireplace presents the opportunity for a mounted outdoor-rated television or speaker system. This area can have the comforts of inside, in an outside setting.
One other important factor to consider is the feature's fuel-source! Opting for a wood-burning fire pit or fireplace will require energy and maintenance. You will need to be diligent in obtaining and storing the firewood, stoking the fire and extinguishing the flames and embers when the party ends. For those who do not care for the smell of campfire or don't want the responsibility of starting and maintaining the fire itself, there is always the option of gas. If natural gas or propane exists on your property, you may certainly have your landscape designer take the proper steps to install and be code compliant with your local municipality. When developing your outdoor living space, permits and inspections will be required, especially when it comes to structural and fire features.
If you know you would like a fire feature in your outdoor living space, but still are not sure which one would serve your family best, reach out to MasterPLAN Outdoor Living! Whether a fire pit, a fireplace, both or neither make sense for your family and your property, we will weigh the pros and cons of each to find the perfect fit. We have found that partnering with our clients creates an unstoppable dynamic because everyone is moving forward to the ultimate goal of a beautiful, custom outdoor living space! Working together so you can live your best life outdoors is our goal and our promise!
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Interim Executive Director of WELRP and General Manager, KKWE 89.9fm Niijii Broadcasting
The general manager of KKWE Niijii Radio is Margaret (aka Maggie) Rousu. She joined the team in April of 2012 as a volunteer to assist with development. After a short time she was hired to assist with administration of the daily operations and was advanced to general manager in 2013. Maggie may be reached at the White Earth Land Recovery office at 218-375-2600, Niijii Radio's office at 218-375-2012 or by email to: email@example.com.
Margaret Rousu (aka Maggie)
Assistant Station Manger and Program Director
Faith started volunteering at Niijii events in July 2015, she then became the Project Coordinator later that year. Faith assist the general manager with daily operations of the radio station and coordinates events and people to complete station projects. As of April 2019, Faith is now the Program Manager. If you would like more info on Program Manager contact Faith at 218-375-2012 or firstname.lastname@example.com
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Char Ellis
Char Ellis has volunteered for Niijii Radio and came on as Assistant Legacy Coordinator in the summer of 2018. Char coordinates with our volunteers and assist with our Legacy prgrams. To contact Char email@example.com
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Hey so I need people to dub the undertale comics! DO NOT WORRY, I will credit you according to you website username! SO yeah! Scroll down to see what you can do!
Undertale Comics: The Fan Dubs:
UPLOADED! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioVMkirFUjo (The video is short but the next one will be much longer!)
Side Projects (They are undertale) :
Hungertale: https://www.castingcall.club/projects/hungertale
* You must say ALL lines for me too even think about including you!
* Also ALL of the lines must be IN THE SAME FILE!
* No background Music! (Unless Spescified!)
* Looping sounds is VERY annoying.
* If I reject your Dub, look at the message and re-upload after the issue has been fixed! (Don't Spam)
ALSO!!!! The lines are on the "Included Lines" That is what you need to say, if it is in * you need to change your tone a certain way! For example "*Creepy Tone* IT'S KILL OR BE KILLED!".
*Singing voice* Nyeh, Nyeh, Nyeh...
*Annoyed Tone* Oh god no... UUUGGGHHH Sans please no...
*Angry groan*
*Meanacing tone* Human...We need to talk... *Normal tone* Could you give me your Soul? Please? I Beg You?
Pretty Please?
Chara why did you lie to me...
Hey bro what's rattling your bones?
Don't you mean, Funny BONE business?
Sorry pap. But seriously though frisk! Cut it out or I'll have a BONE to pick with you!
Huh? Is that for me kiddo?
Gee Frisk, you didn't have to. Thanks!
*Creepy tone* Kid, your gonna have a... bath time
*Back to normal* Hey-- Nah, don't think so!
I'd stop crying if I were you. I'll even trade places with you if I could, 'Tibia' honest.
It's mustard! April Fools day! You just got du-
Uh? This is the part your supposed to be-
I'm not cool, I'm... Frisky!
What's with the expression? I thought you had a great Sanse of humor!
Howdy human!
*Creepy Tone* I'm going to make your life a living nightmare.
No (x3, But break inbetween each one)
Hmmm... No.
Chara!! Look at This!
This is me in the future, and I'm a Hero who will hit the bad guys!! Using my super magic!!
*Spit out Noodles* Undyne...no...that's not h-how you bake cookies...
*Yelling* UNDYNE NO!
*Yelling* UNDYNE YOU ARE GOING TO BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN!
Heh, your kinda cool kiddo
*Deathly Gasp*
Hey. I got a present for ya,
*Meanacing tone* A lollypop!
Get dunked on, sucker!
*Shocked gasp*
NO FAIR SANS! Let go! Don't want!
*Crying* Mama Toriel, </3
Ehahahaha Oh sans! Your Killing me!
Sans I would just like you to know... I'm having a SANS-astional time with you!
Sans, I need your dirty clothes, I'm going... *Shocked Noise*
Nope! (x10+)
You know what would of happened if she didn't say anything?
*Creepy Tone* You'd be dead where you stand...
*Back to normal* Uh? Lighten up bucko, I was just joking with you! Oh no...
That's the face of someone who's died 10 times in a row.
The big 1 O we should celebrate, We'll invite friends, have pie and hotdogs!
Oh wait... You don't have any friends.
Oh... so... you hit them? That's Rough... Ah! How about you guys just sit down and talk?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH OMG Frisk... Look at his face!
So I can bake these cookies at 400 degrees for ten minutes... Or 4000 degrees for 1 minute.
*Yelling* HOW ABOUT 4,000,000 DEGREES FOR ONE SECOND?
*Yelling* I'M GOING TO HARVEST THE FRICKEN CORE TO MAKE COOKIES!
Heeeeeeeeeyyy Papyrus, I've got a new cool joke for you bro! Wait I promise It's not a really bad pun this time
Okay so A guy goes into a bar and asks for a drink, The bartender says "I'll give you a drink if you can tell me a meta-joke, so the guy says (Repeat 3x). Okay so a guy walks into a bar and asks for a drink so the bartender says, Here you go!
So he gives the guy a drink. (Repeat 3x)
Hello human! What are you...
*Heaving Breathing* Nyeh! What is happening to the great papyrus? SANS!
*Continually Heavy Breathing* HUMAN! Enough with the funny business! SANS! You're not helping!


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Sand Rivers Selous
Sand Rivers is situated in the northern part of the Selous Game Reserve which is the second largest protected wilderness area in the world. Sand Rivers offers stylish, luxurious safari accommodation on the banks of the Rufiji River. This comfortable and stylish lodge features an outdoor pool, an open-air dining room, bar and lounge which have been beautifully constructed on a sweeping curve of the great Rufiji River, offering stunning views across the water. Sand Rivers Selous has just 8 stone and thatched cottages, all are open-fronted and raised on decks overlooking the river.
There are 5 Riverside rooms - with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, flush toilets and powerful showers - and 3 Hillside Suites. The Suites all have the same amenities as the Riverside rooms, but with the added extra of a large living space and a small plunge pool. Activities at River Sands are tailored to suit each guest, whether its game drives, walking safaris, fishing or boating. Sand rivers can also organise fly camping under mosquito nets on dry river beds with in the reserve
Days at Sand Rivers are about exploring - we use cars, boats and our own feet to access the hidden gems that define this exceptional part of the Selous.
At Sand Rivers our open-sided 4x4 vehicles are a great way of seeing things. For covering a bit of distance when that's what's needed. And of course there are times when they give you the best views, access and photographic opportunities.
But we like to retain spontaneity wherever we can. Often the best way to see things, to avoid scattering animals from the lakeshore, or spooking a herd of elephant as they feed their way through a stretch of lush grassland, is to hop down and quietly work our way into a good position on foot.
And the same goes for our boats. Just being on the river - never mind the game - is a fantastic contrast to time spent in a vehicle. Drifting silently downstream, gently spiraling in the current, watching the river banks unfold is hard to beat.
Vast flocks of great white pelicans fishing in dwindling pools, wallowing families of elephant socialising, prides of lion sleeping off a meal.
And sometimes the best way to see game is to let it come to you. Breakfast on a sand bank in Stigler's Gorge watching elusive monkey-hunting crowned eagles, and listening to shrill cries of Hyraxes as you dangle a hook in the water.
Or lunch in the deep shade of palm trees, watching the comings and goings on at the lakeshore: half watching, half reading a book and perhaps even dozing off.
All in all, days at Sand Rivers aren't about box ticking, or endless driving in search of the next animal. It's a sense of gradual absorption in this corner of the natural world that we'd love you to feel.
Flycamping is a wonderful surprise, best left unexplained. If you ask us it's simple, you have to try it.
Since Richard Bonham first came this way on his walking safaris in the 80's, to us the Selous has always been synonymous with being on foot. But it's never about distance, or "hiking." Time on foot is an opportunity to engage your senses and this is something you'll quickly pick up on as we leave camp - accompanied by an armed ranger - in the cool of the early morning or late afternoon.
The best walks are those where you travel at a gentle pace and probably don't cover much distance - a few kilometres in an hour - stopping often to listen and look.
And when you do arrive in the softening evening light, there can be few things as exciting and plain different from every day "modern life" as our flycamp.
Sand Rivers Selous is located in the remote heart of the Selous Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania. On the banks of the mile-wide Rufiji River.
8 spacious open-fronted cottages raised on high concrete platforms. There are 5 Standard Riverside rooms and 3 Hillside Suites. All have en-suite bathrooms, with flush toilets, powerful showers and hot and cold running water. The 3 Hillside Suites have an additional lounge area and private plunge pool. All rooms have overhead ceiling fans over the bed and epic views out over the river.
Children over the age of 8 at Sand Rivers. However, fly camping and walking safaris for children over 12.
Our area of the Selous affords great opportunities for game viewing by vehicle, on foot and by boat and we make the most of all of them. We enjoy picnics, fishing, trips to the hot springs and fly camping. The area is quiet without many other camps and is perfect for full immersion in the bush.
Fly-camping is a highly recommended part of any safari to Sand Rivers Selous, and is available at an extra supplement. The fly camps are shared, and guests sleep under spacious mosquito net tents. A bucket shower with hot water, and short-stop toilets is set up behind camp. A full compliment of staff provide a full breakfast, light lunch, and 3-course candlelit dinner.
June to September; warm days and cool nights, best time of year for walking safaris. Great elephant and buffalo sightings.
October - November; heavy concentrations of game around the inland lakes, weather dry and hot. December - March; prolific bird life, many animals calving, weather starts to get humid, with possibility of rain.
There are numerous daily flights from Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Ruaha, Mafia, Pemba and northern Tanzania.
Year-round except April and May.
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Away is a place. Go there! Design by M. Brass. Part of the Outdoors line from The Mountain. Sip from your Away Is A Place ceramic mug while you dream of your away place.
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A Pilates Instructor's Day | What I Eat VIDEO
Every day is different for me but I thought it might be quite fun for you guys to follow me on a typical midweek day as a Pilates Instructor. In this little 2 minute video you'll see what time I wake up, what I eat, snack on, where I have a cheeky shop, where I walk and what I see! My dinner was in particularly really yummy and I had made it the night before and then packed it for my dinner the next day too as on Wednesday's I teach right into the evening! It was oven baked salmon, brown rice, cabbage and broccoli. I then drizzled toasted sesame oil, tamari soy sauce, chilli flakes, black sesame seeds and Himalayan crystal salt on top! You have to try it!


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Throughout their history, societies around the world have suffered the impacts of disasters triggered by natural hazards. And while disasters continue to occur in this century, the knowledge gained over hundreds of years has been essential to identify ways to minimize the effects of such natural hazards. Ancient communities in floodplains and deltas developed the knowledge to identify areas less exposed to floods, as well as precursors to such floods.
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Was K-Fed A Career Killer For Britney?
Our previous poll asking which pop star's significant other has been the most damaging to their career saw an overwhelming majority respond Britney Spears' estranged husband Kevin Federline, who received 75.2%. Far behind in second was Janet Jackson's boyfriend Jermaine Dupri, who received 8.1%, while Justin Timberlake's girlfriend Cameron Diaz was third with 5.8%. The least damaging squeeze was Avril Lavigne's husband Deryck Whibley of Sum 41, receiving only .3%.


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Benjamin Franklin was a man of letters. In more ways than one. But in some sense you can say he was a woman of letters too. As a voracious writer, he created several heteronyms (imaginary female characters with their own history and experiences) as well as stories about women (e.g. Silence Dogood, Polly Baker, Sidi Mehmet Ibrahim, a Witch Trial at Mount Holly, and Madame Brillon). To disguise himself, he imagines just about everything in his life is different. His empathy was deep. It allowed him, eventually, to see other people in a profound way.
Original music is composed by Franklin's Women – Ana Paola Santillán Alcocer, Whitney George, Stephanie Greig, Jinhee Han, and Ann Warren. Each composition takes as its starting point a different creation of Ben Franklin's imagination.
The words of Benjamin Franklin are woven into a timely script by Nancy Greening. Choreography is by Johari Mayfield.
A/K/A Benj (Franklin's Women) is performed by Aleksandra Venancio (Narrator), Johari Mayfield (Dancer), Rose Kow Xiu Yi (Violin), Jasper Davis (Bass Trombone), and Thomas Feng (Piano).
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Chris Nichols has been running this business since 1988. This very experienced team of five (three are carpentry-based) specialise in loft conversions but also undertake extensions and general building, and maintain excellent connections with other related trades. 'Chris is highly professional, courteous and provides quality work at sensible prices with fair payment terms.' A1's motto is 'Don't move out, move up.' Guild of Master Craftsmen.
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With over 26 years in the building trade, 90% of their work comes from recommendations and The Directory has excellent references. Glenn Barker's company undertake structural and maintenance work, extensions, renovations, conversions such as houses into flats and loft and garage conversions, conservatory bases, plastering, decorating, roofing, soffits, fascias, driveways and garden landscaping. They also design and install kitchens and specialise in projects to assist the disabled, such as wetrooms, access and installing lifts. Guild of Master Craftsmen member.
Garry and his fully qualified and insured tradesmen guarantee reliability. With over 22 years' experience, ABD Construction not only offers a safe and secure service, but prides itself on completing work on time and to budget. If you are thinking of making improvements to your home, whether it is an extension, a loft or garage conversion, a new bathroom or kitchen, or even roof repairs and insurance work, ABD will offer a free no-obligation quote. What's more, as members of the Federation of Master Builders offering Build Assure warranties, you'll feel safe in the knowledge that your home is in good hands. ABD values its clients and appreciates the importance of referrals and repeat custom. Contact them, become one of their valued clients and experience their reputable service for yourself.
Chester at Absolutely Anything was recommended to us by another business in The Directory. For over 22 years he has specialised in making homes more classy without breaking the bank. A lot of the project's ideas are designed and crafted in-house to suit your liking. Public liability £2m. Works 9–6pm Mon–Fri. Free consultation.
This family-run building company has over 40 years' experience in all aspects of the building industry. For over 20 years, AD Wedgwood & Son have been delighting customers with their design and construction solutions. They hold full public and employers' liability insurance and are Guild of Builders & Contractors corporate members. Great references.
In business for over 20 years, Lee Anderson and his experienced and hard-working team will undertake all kinds of brickwork, from walls and patios to houses and extensions; also re-pointing. 95% of work comes from recommendations – always a reliable sign of the best businesses – as they offer high-quality work, finished on schedule at competitive prices. Can also undertake heritage work with flint and lime based mortar.
Mathew & Paul Billinghurst are seventh-generation builders who undertake all work to your home to a high standard and cost effectively. They have established a fine reputation for repairs, extensions, conversions, refurbishments, decorations, domestic and commercial property maintenance, etc. They will be pleased to advise on any planning or building regulations.
Established in 1984, Brian and his team provide a quality and guaranteed service covering all aspects of property care and improvements. Extensive experience in period and Grade listed properties providing both proactive and reactive maintenance. Full property refurbishment or extensions/ improvements on any type or style of property. For a new bathroom or kitchen, they will accommodate your chosen style – state-of-the art modern contemporary or period house. Nothing is too much trouble for these members of the Federation of Master Builders and Dulux Select.
Bourne Builders has been established for over 10 years and Peter comes with over 15 years' experience in the building trade. Bourne Builders has cultivated a solid reputation for efficiency and integrity, which has in turn meant 100% of Bourne Builders' work has comes from recommendations. Bourne Builders can provide you with a complete home improvement service and guarantee your satisfaction. They can undertake structural and maintenance work, extensions, renovations, conversions (such as HMOs and houses into flats), garage conversions, plastering, decorating, kitchens, soffits and fascias and full house renovations from start to finish. Fully insured, well connected with other established trades, superb references. If you're thinking of making any improvements to your home, call them for your FREE no-obligation quotes. Public liability with Tradesman Saver Insurance for professionals.
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Working Mon–Fri 7am–8pm and Sat 7.30am–5pm, Bradley Builders provides a wide range of building and property maintenance services. They undertake all sorts of jobs from replacing a single gutter clip to building two-storey extensions. Fully insured and providing quality workmanship for nearly 40 years. Free, no-obligation quotations and estimates provided. 24-hour emergency roof repairs. Public liability up to £2m and employee/ employers' insurance.
* 10% property maintenance discount to OAPs *
A long-established company with Kevin Dunne as your main contact. They specialise in restoring and renovating older character properties, including listed buildings; they also work with English Heritage, a good measure of their credentials. Members of FMB, the Guild of Master Craftsmen, SPAB and IHBC.
'True professionals who show great respect for the home environment.' 'Took a great deal of care in the planning stages to ensure that we got what we wanted.' Elivate Ltd are a systems-driven company, which makes their management skills a cut above the competition; they are Investors in People and ensure that all their staff are highly motivated and professional. Superb references.
Established for over 20 years, Mark works to a 20-mile radius and carries out most work himself, using only trusted and skilled tradesmen in support. General building, property maintenance, extensions, carpentry, refurbishments, fencing, driveways and landscaping are all within his capabilities. Regular customers comment on his quality workmanship, reliability and that he is clean and tidy. Free quotations.
Working 8–4.30, this local family business covers all aspects of building and carpentry services. They have over 15 years' experience. Many happy customers. Work undertaken includes start-to-finish extensions, renovations, cut roof construction and loft conversions, kitchens fitted, decking, front doors, interior and exterior bi-folding doors and both hardwood and softwood windows, wooden floors and fencing. They are tidy, punctual and consistent from start to finish. Free estimates; references and portfolio available.
MEI kitchens and bathrooms have now put a team together that undertakes building extensions, renovations and general building works. The benefit of using their company is that you only deal with them as they advise and guide you through the project. The team will do everything from grand properties to all internal works. NICEIC registered for all electrical works. 30 years' experience with MARS Incorporated as a maintenance engineer. This business has been established since 2006. Excellent references. Call Pete to get a quote for your latest project.
On Point specialise in all areas of construction and landscaping. They turn unusable or badly designed living areas into open, spacious and efficient home/garden living spaces. This team of 6 guarantee very high standards, whether it's for cutting your grass on a 2 week rolling schedule or completely refurbishing and re-modelling your living space. Insured for up to £1m.
* 30% discount on lawn cutting for the readers over 60 *
Established in 2009, Property Excellence is proud to be celebrating its tenth year. Specialists in extensions and renovations they offer full project management, a single point of contact, excellent service and competitive prices. Proud members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen and the FMB. Please visit their website for full details of their services. For courteous, reliable, fully insured service, please call or email to arrange your free design consultation.
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Great references have been received for RC Smith. All works are carried out by Robert who has been described as very patient, exacting, talented and trustworthy. Particular credit has been given for his work ethic on tricky jobs and with restoration work. Robert has been bricklaying for over 30 years, with general brick and flint work, extensions, repointing, patios and landscaping being just some of the work he covers. Full public liability insurance and all estimates are free with no obligations.
S&D Kings Construction provide an exceptional level of service, expertise and experience. S&D Kings have over 30 years' experience and can offer good local recommendations for all kinds of quality building work. They specialise in extensions, loft conversions and new builds. Contact Simon Smith or Matt Reynolds.
This fully experienced bricklayer provides a complete building service. Patios, block paving, flintwork and extensions are all within Steven's capabilities. Well recommended by a business in The Directory as a hard worker, clean, tidy and friendly. Over 30 years of experience.
SM Butler has over 25 years' experience in the building industry and can provide excellent references. They undertake all building work from alterations and conversions to extensions and new builds. Over the years they have developed a trusted and reliable network of specialist contractors, with the highest standards guaranteed. Majority of work via recommendations and The Directory.
Ben Setchell is your contact and is well recommended. Ben and his team undertake most building alterations and, increasingly, refurbishments. Most of their work is via recommendation. 'High standards, clean and tidy and prices are highly competitive.' Fully insured.
A highly recommended family business with over 20 years' experience in improving homes, with many local examples of their work. The business continues to grow on local recommendations and a dedication to provide a great value, quality service. Alterations, insurance work, modernisations, refurbishments, extensions, structural works, bathrooms, kitchens, carpentry, electric, painting and decoration, brickwork, patios, drives, landscaping. Also small jobs and domestic and commercial property maintenance. A complete building service, providing the client with the knowledge that their tradesmen are fully qualified, experienced and competent to the highest standard. Tim Slade is your first contact. FSB member.


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Dear Esperanza,
I love the way you light up my morning. The delectable and delicate flavors, textures, and smells that waft together to form a symphony of delicious desire. Pumpkin empanadas. Sweet breads. Those exquisite molasses cookies shaped like a malformed piglet, lovingly coated with caramelized sweetness. And oh, those shortbread cookies. Dear sweet heaven, the shortbread cookies.
Esperanza, you only have to tell me what to do to prove my devotion, and I will comply. There is no price too high, no distance too far, no task too arduous, to achieve the glory that is your bakery.
I love you.
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Long-time supporters of the KZN Yearling Sale, and perennial producers of high class racehorses, the Scott Bros will once again bring a large draft to the KZN Yearling Sale this year.
Previous KZN Sale graduates from the Scott Bros include Equus Champion Wild One, as well as Fillies Guineas runner up Sahara. The latter has since gone on to enjoy success at stud, with her progeny including G1 performer and millionaire Matador Man.
The Scott's successful resident Storm Cat sire Mogok, sire of both Sahara and Wild One, is once again strongly represented in this year's draft.
The half-brother to Machiavellian has six yearlings in the Scott draft including Wave (Lot 23) –a colt whose dam is a ½ sister to Gold Medallion hero Rip Curl, Marcellin (Lot 87) a colt whose dam is an own sister to top sprinter Scarena, and African Midnight (Lot 237). The latter is a daughter of six time stakes winner Midnight Ale, and is bred on the same Mogok/Dolpour cross as champion and sire The Apache.
US Champion Miesque's Approval, a half-brother to 2017 Breeders' Cup Mile hero World Approval, has two in the draft –Sonetlumiere (Lot 46) is a full-brother to SA Nursery fourth Outshine out of a sister to Sahara, while The Pie Lady (Lot 248) is a filly whose dam is a half-sister to G3 winner Jalberry –the dam of 2017 Golden Horseshoe winner Purple Diamond.
The farm's G1 winner, and highly promising stallion, Crusade has four fillies on sale. His quartet includes a filly from the same family as G1 winners Stellite and Zirconeum (Lot 78), a filly from the family of champion 2yo Candidato Roy (Lot 112), and a filly from the immediate family of November Handicap hero Jungle Sands (Lot 212).
Deceased but successful Danehill sire Toreador (whose progeny include the Scott Bros bred Matador Man) has one here –a filly named Matador Miss (Lot 190). She is out of a mare who won four up to 1400m and is from the same family as G1 sprinter Big Sky Country.
Breeders' Cup runner up Noble Tune, one of the leading first crop sires in KZN this season, is the sire of Noble Flight (Lot 170). This bay colt is out of a four time winning daughter of champion sire Jet Master from the family of US champion, and Breeders' Cup runner up, Chilukki.
Other interesting lots in this draft include an Eightfold Path colt whose 3 time winning dam is a sister to exported champion Candidato Roy (Lot 111), a colt by Linngari out of 9 time stakes winner Heartbreaker (Lot 187), and a daughter of Eightfold Path and G3 Three Troikas Stakes winner Patchouli Moon (Lot 262).
Full catalogue pages for each yearling in the Scott Bros KZN Yearling Sale draft can be viewed online at www.bsa.co.za
-Sarah Whitelaw


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Have you ever done this?
My trip to Las Vegas last week is the first time I've flown since I've had my GPS and I was eager to see how it would work from the confines of the sardine tube in the sky.
The answer is GREAT. Other than taking a bit longer to lock onto the satelites it easily tracked the speed, altitude and location of the aircraft.
I was even able to attach the GPS to the window of the plane so I could have it in front of me for the entire flight.
It was neat to follow the map and be able to identify the cities, towns and even bodies of water we were passing over. If you noticed the power cord coming from the unit, that's because I attached it to my laptop to power it for the duration.
The only downside is the restrictions on using electronic devices below 10,000 feet. (It would have been cool to see the GPS track us right down to the runway!)


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Punjab government is going to launch its flagship Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana (SSBY) from 1 July 2019. Under this universal health insurance scheme, the state govt. will provide an annual health coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per family per annum. Around 43.18 lakh families in Punjab would get covered under SSBY universal health coverage scheme.
All the government hospitals and around 364 private hospitals in Punjab have already been empanelled. Here all the Punjab Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana beneficiaries would get secondary and tertiary treatment. Punjab SSBY scheme is not based on caste, gender or religion but includes all rural and urban families.
People can now avail cashless treatment at any govt. / private empanelled hospital in the state and there is also no limit on family size.
Punjab Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana (SSBY) 2019
The important features and highlights of Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana in Punjab are as follows:-
- Universal Health Insurance Coverage of Rs. 5 lakh to all SSBY beneficiaries.
- Cashless treatment at all government hospitals along with 364 private empanelled hospitals.
- Claim settlement to be done at the hospital as this is not a reimbursement scheme rather a cashless treatment scheme.
- There is no limit on family size as all the family members would be eligible.
- A total number of 43.18 lakh families in Punjab to be covered under SSBY Scheme in Punjab. These include:-
- The beneficiaries includes the 14.86 lakh families already covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) in Punjab.
- Around 20.48 lakh other poor families possessing blue cards.
- 7.84 lakh families from various departments like 5 lakh farmers under Punjab Mandi Board.
- 46,000 families under Excise and Taxation Department
- 2.38 lakh construction workers registered with construction worker's welfare board.
The state govt. of Punjab has already prepared a database of 43.18 lakh beneficiary families. The Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana is going to be implemented from 1 July 2019.
The cost of premium for the families covered under the central govt's PMJAY scheme would be borne by the center and the Punjab govt. in 60:40 ratio.
For the rest of 28.32 lakh families, the complete premium amount would be borne by the Punjab government.


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A major development application (DA) has been lodged to convert the south-west portion of Westfield Penrith into a new three-storey food and beverage building featuring a licenced balcony and rooftop terrace.
The $10.5 million DA, lodged last Friday, seeks Penrith City Council's approval to turn the High Street end of the shopping centre and adjoining Council-owned public square into a dining and lifestyle quarter known as the 'Mondo Dining Precinct'.
Spanning 2,536sqm, the new development will sit in the existing section of the mall that provides connection from High Street to key civic buildings, including the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith City Council, City Library and Civic Centre to the north-west.
Included in the scope of works is a multi-storey detached food and beverage building, with licenced balcony and accessible rooftop located south of the car park, as well as a health and wellness precinct, medical hub on the first floor, and landscaped area.
"As part of our community-led approach to design and planning, we have consulted with our customers and local Penrith residents about what was important to them at Westfield Penrith," a Scentre Group spokesperson said of the proposal.
"They told us they wanted to see new and vibrant dining and leisure experiences at the centre. So, whether that's entertaining the kids or meeting friends and family for a meal, we know our customers want to enjoy more of these activities at Westfield Penrith.
"As part of these proposed plans, we are looking forward to working with our customers, our retail partners, the local council and the broader Penrith community to deliver a new and exciting dining, leisure and entertainment precinct at Westfield Penrith.
"It is too early to confirm any further details at this stage."
The original Penrith Plaza had been a fixture of Penrith since the early 1970s. It first underwent a major re-development in 1990 and most recently unveiled a new food court, outdoor dining precinct and 100 new retailers in late 2005 as part of a $138 million expansion.
Alena Higgins is the Weekender's Senior News Reporter, primarily covering courts and Council issues.


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Request of the kids to put this picture up of our cat Simba. Jamie took this one a couple of days ago. What a life this cat has!
Wordless Wednesday
Posted by Ann at 5/19/2010 09:42:00 AM
1 comment:
- Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...
Ahhh...the life of a kitty.
- May 19, 2010 at 11:50 AM
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Commonwealth Home Fashions
Outdoor Décor Seacapes Outdoor Solid Grommet Top Panel Pair
Regular price $34.99
Outdoor Décor Seacapes Grommet Top Panel - Our grommet-top panels bring the indoor softness of your living room to your gazebo, porch or any outdoor area. These panels are made from 100% polyester, offering privacy, blocking the sun's harmful UV rays while light filtering. Each panel has been treated for water repellency, and is mildew resistant and UV resistant, silver metal grommets
- Sold as a pair
- Light filtering
- Additional colors and lengths
- Unlined
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- Machine wash cold, no chlorine bleach, Hang to dry
- .75" Side Hem, 2" Bottom Hem
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Shires Dunstable
Address25 Vernon Place
Call us 24/7 on 01582 477 000
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
How to get to Shires Dunstable
- Shires Dunstable is located on Vernon Place.
- There is on-street parking available immediately outside and a small car park to the side of our funeral directors in Dunstable.
- The nearest bus stop is located at the side of the ASDA superstore, which is a 2 minute walk away from the funeral home. The following bus routes stop here; 31, 34, 38, 40, 40A, 43, 47, 61, 61A, 74, 232, A, B, C, E and Z.
Servicing areas
Dunstable and surrounding towns and villages including Leighton Buzzard.
Our services
Funeral transport
Funeral flowers
More information about additional services we provide at our funeral directors in Dunstable can be found here.
About Shires Dunstable
- Funeral Director Ryan Carey and part-time Funeral Director John Moules serve this funeral home along with Principal Funeral Director, Chloe McKnight.
- Funeral Arranger Administrators, Lindsay Gurney and Sandra Ward-Christie are based here.


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This weekend we were down in Switzerland for the first round of the UCI World cup cyclo-cross season at the UCI headquarters in Aigle. It was a wicked course, really interesting and I was really really happy as I got my best world cup result since 2008/9 season.
Riding the course as always the day before we found loads of sections really similar to our new cross training ground in Oudenaarde making me feel at home straight away. There were a lot of short off camber sections with loads of little bank ride/run ups, a sand pit, BMX wash board section, steps and planks to constantly keep you on your toes.
We waited at the Cafe for Stef to finish in the managers meeting and watched a few people still riding around making it look particularly difficult which definately inspired me for the next day ha ha!
When it came to the race the rain had stopped the course had dried and it was getting faster by the minute. With a good start I did a great undertaking manouver on the first proper bend and was back up to the front group. With a few of the girls struggling on certain sections the first lap was always going to be a little slower but I sticked to my lines and tempo and by half way through the race was up to 6th place. Hanka Kupfernagel was the next rider ahead of me but for 2 laps we rode at the same pace just 6 seconds apart which was annoying but motivating at the same time. Having used up all my energy it was not to be and on the final lap I settled for a happy 6th place.
It was great to be back up close to the leaders after a not so great world cup season last year and every week i'm growing in confidence and can't wait for next weekends 2nd round. With no Katie Compton on the start line thats got to be another spot right?!
Till then. Helen.


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Senate Approves Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, HOPE Act
April 06, 2017
The Senate on Wednesday voted 63-34 to pass a bill (S 5) President Bush has threatened to veto that would expand federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research, the New York Times reports. The chamber also voted 70-28 to pass a bill (S 30) that would allow federal funding for stem cell research using embryos with no chance of survival (Luo, New York Times, 4/12). Federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research is allowed only for research using embryonic stem cell lines created on or before Aug. 9, 2001, under a policy announced by Bush on that date. The bill Bush has threatened to veto, called the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007, would allow federal funding for research using stem cells derived from human embryos originally created for fertility treatments and willingly donated by patients. The Senate measure differs from a House-approved bill (HR 3) of the same name because it includes language proposed last year by Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) that would require NIH to research and fund methods of creating embryonic stem cell lines without destroying embryos. The other bill, known as the HOPE Act, co-sponsored by Sens. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), would allow federal funding for stem cell research using embryos with no chance of survival. Coleman and Isakson's measure would fund research on stem cells taken from "dead" human embryos or extracted from living embryos without destroying them. In addition, it would allow federal funding for research on stem cell lines derived from embryos that are not likely to survive during the freezing process or in the womb. According to Isakson, the measure also would promote research using stem cells derived from other sources, such as amniotic fluid (Kaiser Daily Women's Health Policy Report, 4/11).
Vote Details
According to the Times, the vote for the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act garnered "near unanimous" support among Democrats and 17 Republicans (New York Times, 4/12). Sens. Robert Casey (D-Pa.) and Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) were the only Democrats to vote against the measure (Dilanian, USA Today, 4/12). Sens. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Tim Johnson (D-S.D.), all of whom support the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, were not present for the vote, CongressDaily reports (Johnson, CongressDaily, 4/12). Even with the potential support of 66 senators, backers would be one vote short of the two-thirds majority necessary to override a veto, the San Francisco Chronicle reports (Epstein, San Francisco Chronicle, 4/12).
Bush in a statement said the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act "crosses a moral line that I and many others find troubling." He added, "If it advances all the way through Congress to my desk, I will veto it." Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said, "The overwhelming majority of Americans -- and their members of Congress -- want to take the shackles off of federal researchers," adding, "If the president does veto this bill, ... then we will be back. Momentum is building. One way or another, we are going to lift these arbitrary restrictions this year." Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said, "Our country is in grave danger of falling behind in one of the most promising fields of biomedical research" (Weiss, Washington Post, 4/12). Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) said that research on adult and amniotic stem cells offered more promise than embryonic stem cell research, adding that embryos are "not potential human life" but actual "human life" (New York Times, 4/12). Commenting on the HOPE Act, John Gearhart, director of the Division of Developmental Genetics at Johns Hopkins Medical Center, said, "We find this to be an absolutely bizarre bill because the presumption upon which it is based is flawed." Other stem cell scientists said the measure, in reality, would enable little new research, the Times reports. Coleman said the measure affords an opportunity to "get beyond the culture wars" (New York Times, 4/12).
C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" on Wednesday included discussions about the legislation with Harkin and Brownback ("Washington Journal," C-SPAN, 4/11). Video of the segment is available online.
NPR's "Morning Edition" on Thursday reported on the Senate votes. The segment includes comments from Hatch, Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), Brownback, Coleman, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Specter (Welna, "Morning Edition," NPR, 4/12). Audio of the segment is available online. "Morning Edition" on Thursday included a discussion with NPR science correspondent Joe Palca about federal regulation of stem cell research and the science behind the debate (Inskeep, "Morning Edition," NPR, 4/12). Audio of the segment is available online.
"Reprinted with permission from kaisernetwork. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, search the archives, or sign up for email delivery at kaisernetwork/dailyreports/healthpolicy. The Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report is published for kaisernetwork, a free service of The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation . © 2005 Advisory Board Company and Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.


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Your price plan includes a voicemail service where callers can leave a voice message when you do not answer a call.
When a new voice message has been received, the voice message icon is displayed.
Follow these instructions to listen to your voice messages.
- Delete the text message
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Resume, CV and Cover Letter Assistance
Career Services
Career Services offers appointments to assist you with your resume, curriculum vitae and cover letters. Below, you will find some websites and resources that can help you make the best resume, cover letter or curriculum vitae.
Resume Writing
Your resume is meant to be a marketing tool that tells an employer why they should hire you. The purpose of a resume is to get an interview so you must make sure that the information you present is relevant and tailored to the job. The document, "A Guide to Writing Resumes," from Career Development Manitoba, can help you create your resume.
Resume Examples
There are three types of resumes – Chronological, Functional and Combination. To view examples of each type, please look at pages 6-10 of the Career Development Manitoba Guide to Writing Resumes.
Your resume should be written in point form and utilize action verbs. Try to use a variety of words to show that you have a strong vocabulary. Here is a document that can help: Action Words for Resume and Cover Letter Writing.
Other Resume Writing Resources
- McMaster University Resume Tips
- University of Victoria Tool Kit
- University of Manitoba Resume Workbook
- Dalhousie University Resume Samples
Cover Letter Tips and Examples
For advice on writing cover letters and to view cover letter examples, please look at "A Guide to Writing Cover Letters and Other Employment-Related Letters" on the Career Development Manitoba Website.
Other Cover Letter Resources
- Government of Canada - Writing a Cover Letter
- Monster Canada - Cover Letter Tips
- Monster Canada - Cover Letter Samples
- Government of Alberta - Cover Letters and Emails


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Chicken with Rosemary Dijon Sauce
Chicken dark meat (such as thighs) are one of the easiest parts to cook, because it's so juicy, it's hard to mess up. We love that this luscious sauce requires only a dab of butter, and no cream, yet it yields a delicious flavor profile that makes an ordinary dish like roasted chicken thighs turn into something special.
There's an almost unlimited number of sauces you could put on chicken, but we are always on the lookout for recipes that do not rely solely on fat, cream, sugars or other ingredients that are incompatible with a healthy diabetic heart eating lifestyle. The very small amount of butter in this recipe goes a long way on flavor when combined with Dijon mustard, fresh rosemary and other herbs and seasonings.
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- 1 lb. Chicken thighs If you use chicken breast, be very careful not to overcook it
- 2 TB Olive or avocado oil or your favorite healthy oil*
- 1 TB Fresh Rosemary chopped finely
- 2 TB shallot minced finely
- 1 Garlic, chopped finely
- 6-8 ounces chicken broth Use homemade or very low sodium
- t tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 TB butter
- 2 TB lemon juice
- 1-2 TB white balsamic vinegar**
- Pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat the oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium high heat, until it shimmers. Heat the chicken until the skins are browned slightly, turning several times.
- Remove the chicken thighs to an oven proof dish and set aside. Chop the garlic, rosemary and shallot until finely minced.
- Add the minced shallot and garlic to the pan drippings, stirring until lightly cooked. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring to blend.
- Cook the mixture on high to allow mixture to thicken, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Once mixture has thickened, spoon it over and around the chicken and place in oven. Cover loosely with foil.
- Cook in oven for about 35 minutes. Remove cover and cook about 10 minutes more, or until chicken reaches a temperature of 165 degrees. Remove and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the chicken.
Recipe Notes
We prepared this with the skin on the chicken thighs, to help retain the juiciness of the meat, but we removed them for eating.
If you are unable to find white balsamic vinegar, a more common darker red balsamic will do,but make sure it is a true balsamic vinegar and not one that's been created with sugar, caramel color and other artificial ingredients.


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Riiviva Acne Kit
$199.00 was $299.00
This product is currently sold out.
Why it's good for your skin:
- Precise diamond tip easily and effectively smooths and brightens appearance of your skin.
- Acne scarring serum with Phyko AC promotes collagen growth and licorice root extract reduces redness and inflammation.
What it is:
Medical-grade microdermabrasion device with precise diamond tip designed especially for the face, and moisturizing cream formulated to improve the appearance of acne scarring.
How it works:
The device uses microdermabrasion to exfoliate the dead skin cells. These dead skin cells are then sucked away by a tiny vacuum leaving smoother, fresher new skin cells underneath. Moisturizing cream with Active Peptides to fight aging, reduce wrinkles and boost collagen production.
What it treats:
- Acne scars
How to use:
With the face-size tip on, click to desired setting and run the tip along the areas where treatment is desired.


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What is Teff and why is it good for me?
INSIDER tells us why teff is "the latest superfood"
INSIDER tells us why teff is "the latest superfood"
Check out our new webshop to have teff delivered to your door
BBC reports on Teff's jump to fame.
Teff is a cereal that dates back to the Horn of Africa over 5.000 years ago, revered for its easy adaptation to cropland and its renowned nutritional value.
The teff we promote is grown both organic and conventionally in Castilla y León (Spain) under strict quality standards and sold throughout Europe now online.
This site will help you learn about teff, and its remarkable nutritional value and benefits for your health, as well as recipe ideas, and information on our products made from teff.
Any questions? Don't hesitate to contact us!