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Coming soon
Nathaniel Salzman would be the first to admit he is not, in fact, a genius. He is, however, a jack of all trades, a master of some, a designer, an inventor and a tinkerer. We can't wait to find out what Nathaniel has in store for us when he joins us next week on Friday, 8/25, at The Nerdery. Check out our Q & A with him below, and get ready for tickets to be released on Monday!
In one sentence or less, define what this month's theme, Genius, means to you.
If luck is where opportunity meets preparation, then genius is where education meets persistence.
How does Chicago influence you or your work?
Chicago is a city that speaks its mind and knows how to hustle. It's also lousy with high-performing people. There is so much opportunity here for someone to connect with smart, driven people and do meaningful work.
List three words that begin with the letter "R" to describe yourself/your personality.
Random, Rational, Relatable
Can you share a person or project that fits your definition of genius?
I agree with Elizabeth Gilbert that genius is not something you are. It's something you access. So no person is a genius. Instead, I believe that anyone is able to do genius work, and a great example of that is the sculptor Tom Sachs. He and his studio team make amazing pieces of art and propaganda, all of which must conform to the arbitrary boundaries of the Studio Code. These constraints create a consistent vocabulary that Tom then uses to explore everything from his love/hate relationship with consumerism, to cargo cult objects, to space exploration and even topics as heavy as slavery.
What are the top three places you find inspiration?
- Audiobooks and podcasts. For example, I use the book recommendations made on The Tim Ferriss Show podcast to feed what books I add to my Audible reading list. This has served me very well.
- YouTube creators like Alec Steele, Casey Neistat, The Nerdwriter, and Liza Koshy
- Spending time in a quiet room, in a comfortable chair, apart from my iPhone, having a good think
At July's Creative Mornings event, we heard artist/activist/cultural producer Elijah McKinnon talk about equality– about doing things in service of others, about accountability and trust and compassion.
Missed it? Check out some highlights below shared by fellow Chicago morning people during and after Elijah's presentation!
Equality and Inspiration for change. @chicago_cm @elijaa_ #equality #chicago #chingón #goodfriday
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2. Two takeaways from Elijah McKinnon: @elijaa_ @Chicago_CM #cmchi #cmequality pic.twitter.com/vOLfT13BLb— siegelacevedodesign (@SiegeAce) July 28, 2017
#cmtakeaways Equality is the name of the game. The protein: Trust, Accountability, Compassion, Empowerment. Thus not forget to make time for yourself, so that you have the energy for everyone else. Know your privilege(s) and use it. Listen more, especially to the other not like you. @chicago_cm @elijaa_ #cmequality #chicago #CHITown #cmchi #thankyou #blessed
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Elijah (@elijaa_) defined equality thru the lens of trust, accountability, compassion and empowerment and sharing 4 personal and professional projects. Great talk and way to get to the practice of equality. #cmequality #artlife #curatoriallife #inclusion #equity #radicaltransparency
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3. Paraphrasing Elijah McKinnon: @elijaa_ @Chicago_CM #cmchi #cmequality pic.twitter.com/GFwEfktWRs— siegelacevedodesign (@SiegeAce) July 28, 2017
4. Paraphrasing Elijah McKinnon: @elijaa_ @Chicago_CM #cmchi #cmequality pic.twitter.com/uYlatEahms— siegelacevedodesign (@SiegeAce) July 28, 2017
Presenting on July's theme of Equality will be artist/activist/cultural producer/marketing maven Elijah McKinnon! Elijah is the Founder and Creative Director of the independent consultancy People Who Care, "a collective of queer, femme and people of color specializing in campaign development & management, brand strategy and cultural productions for non-profits and grassroots initiatives."
Since we can never just wait until that one CreativeMornings Friday each month, we asked Elijah a few questions prior to their talk! Check out their answers below, and join us next Friday, July 28th, at Savage Smyth!
How does Chicago influence you or your work?
I'm deeply inspired by Chicago's rich cultural landscape and the cities commitment to exuding resilience. There is so much history rooted in the working class that motivates me to constantly push a little harder. Hanging out on rooftops in the West Loop and taking in the skyline also brings a ton of joy to me and my creative process.
List three words that begin with the letter "E" to describe yourself/your personality.
Explicit. Empathetic. Encouraging.
What are the top three places you find inspiration or energy?
On the Airplane. Out in nature. In my dreams.
What was your #1 takeaway from your time in commercial brand strategy?
Less is more.
Where did the idea for People Who Care come from?
Like many other people, a majority of my concepts and strategies are created from a void. I founded People Who Care in response to non-profit organizations and grassroots initiatives constant lack of diversity. The idea actually began as an inappropriate statement made by a former colleague when I asked him why there were no people of color working on an initiative that directly targeted and impacted the black community. He smiled and told me not to worry because the team that was recruited consisted of "people who cared" about the cause. I resigned from the company about a month later and started People Who Care. It was supposed to be this subversive freelance project that quickly evolved into a consultancy powered by queers, femmes, and people of color that specialize in creative direction, cultural productions, brand strategy, and community organizing exclusively for nonprofits and grassroots initiatives.
What is one important thing you've learned from the work People Who Care has done?
Treat people with integrity, compassion, and respect, but most importantly listen to them when they share the moments and experiences that bring them joy!
How do you make time for all your commitments and responsibilities?
Can I get back to you on this? Smile. Because I'd be lying if I said that it's simple balancing multiple hats with varying levels of responsibilities. My parents passed away at a very young age which presented me with many learning experiences and challenging obstacles to overcome. As I've matured, I have learned how to ask for help, cultivate joy and the difference between no(!) and no, thank you! People also fail to remember that I am just one small component of many moving pieces in the projects that I begin or am affiliated with. I'm very fortunate to work with many amazing folks that empower one another to ask for what we need and want; whether it be space, fresh fruit, a nap or window seat on the next plane leaving Chicago.
As someone who is deeply involved in social justice/activist work, can you share one way you avoid 'activist burnout'?
Good question! Unfortunately, I don't think I've quite mastered how to avoid burning out. As a person who lives within the framework of multiple marginalized identities, I don't really have the opportunity or luxury to think about those types of things. At the end of the day, I'm human. Just like everyone else in the world I'm trying to drink enough water, get enough sleep, text my lovers and friends back in a timely manner while also seeking liberation for myself and the people I share identities with — some days are brighter than others.
June's event with JC Rivera was held at the beautiful Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts in Hyde Park. In addition to hearing JC's wisdom on June's theme of Survival, attendees got to collaborate with the Bear Champ artist on canvases prior to his presentation. Later, everyone in attendance had a chance to win one of the canvases.
Making June's event extra special, we were also joined by students and instructors from After School Matters and Chicago Public Schools Career and Technical Education.
Check out highlights shared by attendees below!
Some great life + creative advice from the bear champ himself, "roll with the punches." Thanks for the inspiring @chicago_cm talk, @jcrivera! 🥊
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.@JcRivera's Advice for #artists? Network. Help each other out. Find consistency to brand yourself if you want to be recognized #CMChi— Lisa Vahn (@MaskofSilence) June 23, 2017
A man and his 🐻 - #bearchamp #creativemornings #cmchi #uchicago
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Keep on rolling with the punches @jcrivera! Great work! #cmchi
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Raffel time for the @jcrivera and #creativemornings #chicago audience collaboration pieces. #cmsurvival
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✨🎈Exciting morning @chicago_cm ! #chicago_cm #survival #creativemornings #jcrivera #balloons #raffletime
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Raffel time for the @jcrivera and #creativemornings #chicago audience collaboration pieces. #cmsurvival
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We imagine a world where we're seen and heard, respected and valued, not for our appearance and privilege, but for our work and character. A world where anyone, anywhere, has equal access to opportunities and resources to become the person they dream about. The formula for equality is a work in progress, and this work is not done from the few with power but rather through the power of community.
Equality is harmony. Harmony isn't achieved through one instrument; it's a collaboration, a symphony of sounds that adds richness and texture to the bigger picture. The pursuit of equality is a long-term game, an unraveling of outdated processes that no longer serves the future we imagine or deserve.
This month's global exploration of Equality is chosen by our Johannesburg chapter, illustrated by Katt Phatlane, and presented by… Adobe! Yes, you read that correctly.
We're thrilled to announce that we're partnering with Adobe to stretch our collective mission in connecting and empowering creative communities around the world.
With Adobe's indispensable tools and decades of experience in enabling creatives to bring their ideas to life, along with CreativeMornings' unwavering commitment to unite and inspire cities with face-to-face connections, we're honored to be partnering with another company that is eager to champion the future of creativity and add fuel to the engine of generosity. Read more about it!
Join us this Friday at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts to hear from JC Rivera, the Chicago-based artist known famously for his character The Bear Champ. JC will be presenting on June's theme of Survival. Check out our Q&A with him below, and grab your ticket today!
Define this month's theme, Survival, in one sentence or less.
Roll with the punches, Continue your hustle.
How does Chicago influence you or your work?
Chicago influences me every day. The People, The Culture. The way everyones work hard to stand out and leave their mark.
List three words that begin with the letter "P" to describe yourself/your personality.
Persistent, Pioneering, Passionate.List the top three places you find inspiration.
Watching Clouds, A blank canvas, Sitting on an airplane.
You're a master of many mediums! You have a fine arts background, you've designed toys, collaborated with Bucketfeet on shoes, and of course you're incredibly talented with a spray can – are there any other mediums you've dabbled with, or are interested in trying in the future?
Photography is always something I've been interested in. Something about capturing a moment that can't never be duplicated.
You've mentioned wanting Bear Champ to have his own TV show. How do you see this coming to life? Are you interested in animation?
Like every kid, I spent hours watching cartoons growing up. I won't stop until I make this happen. I'm interested in collaborating with an animator to bring The Bear Champ to life.
What is your favorite part of the mural creation process?
Knowing that people enjoy it. Seeing that is an inspiration for others.
What is one of the best interactions you've had with a passerby while painting a mural?
Dad jumping out of a car to take a picture with me, Getting hugged and kissed by someone that really liked my work. When someones yields "The Bear Dude" from a car or riding a bike.
We asked Billy Craven, owner and founder of Galerie F, a few more questions outside of May's awesome event. Enjoy below, and get excited for June's event with artist JC Rivera this coming Friday, June 23rd!
Define this month's theme, Serendipity, in one sentence or less.
a happy accident.List three words that begin with the letter "F" to describe yourself/your personality.
1. Foundation
2. Forthright
3. Family
What are the top three places you find inspiration?
1. Walking the streets
2. Alleys, sidestreets…off of the beaten path
3. used book stores
Why did you decide to open Gallerie F? Why did you want to make it an open-door gallery?
the 2 primary reasons…
1. as an artist, I became aware that there was a great under-abundance of galleries that featured screen prints, affordable art [without being 'crafty'] and that supported local street artists
2. as a consumer, I also realized that so many Chicago galleries were by appointment only, open once a month for 'neighborhood night', etcWhat initially made you want to document street art and graffiti?
it might have originally been triggered by my shyness, sort of a social crutch in order to deal with being amongst vast numbers of bustling human beings in NYC! But really, while living in NYC, I became intrigued by the vast variety of art and artists, the ephemeral nature, the layers on layers, my growing awareness of graffiti and street art history while hunting for art, hunting for work by deceased artists and writers, the need to find something by someone that I felt was rare, the competition amongst artists, the competition for real estate by artists, the humor and wit and the realization that all of the little pieces of the puzzle that I was documenting were far more important the average person believed…I didn't necessarily think of street art and graffiti as vandalization, but instead likened it to a type of folk art.Have you ever wanted to do street art or graffiti of your own?
Yes, I dabbled….but I stand by on the old cliche of 'those who can't, document.'
Thank you to everyone who came out to Savage Smyth to hear from artist and Galerie F owner, Billy Craven! Missed May's event? Check out some highlights below!
Such a fantastic morning with @chicago_cm, and thank you to our excellent speaker, @billycraven! Now go make something! #cmchi #cmserendipity
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Started my day off right @chicago_cm with @billycraven of @galerief #cmserendipity #cmchi
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Always the best way to start a Friday @chicago_cm surrounded by creatives listening to @billycraven and @galerief #cmchi #cmserendipity #chicagocreatives
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Thanks @Chicago_CM for the peak into the world of @GalerieF and how Craven is changing Chicago's vernacular with street art #CMSerendipity pic.twitter.com/nrLd4WSVFp— MVCC Gallery (@MVCCGallery) May 26, 2017
Did you miss our April event with photographer and designer Elise Swopes? Check out what attendees shared during her presentation on Beyond (which took place on a boat on Lake Michigan!):
View from the odyssey as another successful Creative Mornings took place in Chicago! @chicago_cm #cmchi #cmbeyond @swopes
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"Failure is something you don't learn until you experience it - failure is good, make friends with it." @Swopes at @Chicago_CM #CMbeyond pic.twitter.com/o8MqZ4AZOr— Justin Smith (@JustinIsAMaker) April 21, 2017
And of course, @swopes doin' her thing. Girl, thank you so much for the inspiration today. Killin' it! ✌🏽 #cmchi #cmbeyond #creativemornings
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"Make friends with failure." Sage words of wisdom from @swopes during @chicago_cm … #cmchi #cmbeyond #failureisgood
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Malta Diary Just another Big Bang – oh well!
The people of Malta and Gozo are inherently immune to big bangs. For many centuries a focal point in imperial struggles to control the Mediterranean region and therefore North Africa and Africa in general as well as the passage to India and Asia, wars and explosions are just part and parcel of being Maltese.
During the Second World War, Malta and Gozo received the most intensive of aerial bombing from German and Italian aircraft per square metre than any other war-torn country in the world. The former airfield at RAF Ta' Qali alone was bombed as intensively as London during the famous Blitz.
And the story continues … an explosion any explosion, does not cause undue alarm or panic because people just raise eyebrows and mutter "not another one?" Life goes on.
The national psyche has always been intertwined with mystery. Was Malta linked to Africa and Europe before enormous earthquakes rendered it islands in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea? How did Neolithic man build such enormous temples with mathematical precision over 5,000 years ago? Was Malta the "nerve centre" of the lost continent Atlantis? Are there vast underground communications tunnels running under Malta and Gozo but now submerged in the Mediterranean?
Well, all that was long, long ago. However, not to be outdone, modern Malta continues to spin mysteries.
At 6.20pm on Sunday 12th June 2011 an enormous explosion rent the islands of Malta and Gozo. The first thought was "just another fireworks factory explosion". The islands are dotted with about 30 different fireworks factories and an average of one a year blows its top with resultant tragedy and loss of lives and limbs. This however, was much, much more a resounding explosion than normal.
The big bang was located in the north of Malta around the village of Dingli. Police, Emergency Rescue and ambulances rushed to the area and found – nothing. There were no smoke plumes, no scattered stones and boulders and no acrid smells. In fact nothing at all was found except the normal.
At the time, the Libyan civil war to oust Colonel Gaddaffi was at its height and the waters around Malta bristled with American and NATO ships and aircraft. However, the military authorities quickly issued a statement that neither ships nor aircraft were responsible.
The people of Dingli reported the earth had shaken just as in an earthquake and people in neighbouring areas reported windows and doors rattling and shaking furiously. In many areas people took to the streets to learn the source.
To this day the explosion remains a mystery bar theories of a massive gas explosion (but no damage reported?) or the boom of a supersonic jet breaking the sound barrier (but hardly likely as NATO adamantly maintained that there were no such aircraft in Malta's vicinity).
So, what was it? The mystery remains unsolved.
Thirty years ago on 7th September 1984, Malta Maritime Patrol Boat C-23 left Haywharf in Pieta' with a load of illegally manufactured fireworks to be dumped at sea. As it sped past the small island of Comino it was rent by an enormous explosion. Five army personnel and two accompanying policemen were instantly killed, leaving just one sole survivor from a crew of eight.
The fireworks had been seized from a factory just a day before and although the cause was never conclusively reached, the popular thought was that just one spark from a metal hatch being closed could have caused the explosion. The dumping of consignments is now being done by towed barges.
Nineteen years ago there was an even greater tragedy on 3rd February 1995 when nine dockyard workers were killed in a massive explosion that rent the docked Libyan tanker "Um el Faroud" which was being serviced and cleaned at the former naval dockyard. The explosion was the result of accumulated gas in one of the holds.
Both these tragedies were work accidents and perhaps caused more sensation because of the numbers killed.
However, fireworks-factories related deaths are more common and unfortunately more frequent. The Maltese love fireworks and love to manufacture them. Most major parishes have their own factories but despite all the safety precautions taken and despite the centuries-old expertise of the people involved, fireworks are fireworks and can be unaccountably volatile – particularly in hot and humid climatic conditions, and Malta and Gozo have both.
One of the worst happened just two years ago in the small Gozitan village of Gharb when the factory exploded and instantly killed the five persons working there and rarely does a year go by without a tale of explosions and victims.
As if all that were not enough, car bombs are not a rarity in Malta. Only last week a Malta Police Inspector had a car bomb explode outside his residence in Zurrieq. Considerable damage was caused but luckily there were no victims.
However, don't get the impression that Malta is a violent place with bombs and explosions here and there. Relatively, death and injury in fireworks accidents as compared to the enormous volumes of fireworks manufactured annually is very minimal and car bombs are either gang related or involve the police authorities.

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NCERT Solutions for Class 6th English Chapter 2 How the Dog found himself new master
Page No: 21
Working with Text
Discuss these questions in pairs before you write the answers.
1.Why did the dog feel the need for a master?
Answer : The dog felt the need for a master because he was sick and tired of wandering about alone, looking for food and afraid of those who were stronger than him.
2..Who did he first choose as his master? Why did he leave that master?
Answer: The dog first chose a big, strong and fierce wolf as his master. Once, The dog saw that the wolf was afraid that the bear would eat them up. Since the dog wanted to serve only the strongest, he left the wolf and asked the bear who was stronger than the wolf to be his master.
3. Who did he choose next?
Answer : He chose the bear to be his next master.
4.Why did he serve the Lion for a long time?
Answer : He serve the Lion for a long time because he found there was no more powerful and stronger than lion in the forest and so no one dared to touch the dog or offend him in any way. Therefore, the dog lived happily by serving the lion for a long time.
5. Who did he finally choose as his master and why?
Answer: He finally chose man as his master because one day he realised that lion was afraid of man. As he wanted to serve someone who was the most powerful and stronger than anyone on earth, he chose man as his master.
B. A summary of the story is given below. Fill in the blanks to complete it taking appropriate phrases from the box.
a dog
stronger than anyone else
the strongest of all
a wolf
the bear
afraid of man
his own master
a lion
This is the story of —–––––—, who used to be ————— . He decided to find a master —–––––––—— . First he found ————— , but the wolf was afraid of –––————–– . The dog thought that the bear was ———— . After some time the dog met —————— , who seemed the strongest. He stayed with the lion for a long time. One day he realised that the lion was ———— . To this day, the dog remains man's best friend.
Answer : This is the story of a dog, who used to be his own master . He decided to find a master stronger than anyone else. First he found a wolf , but the wolf was afraid of the bear . The dog thought that the bear was the strongest of all. After some time the dog met a lion, who seemed the strongest. He stayed with the lion for a long time. One day he realised that the lion was afraid of man. To this day, the dog remains man's best friend.
Page No: 22
Working with Language
A. Each word in the box given below indicates a large number of… For example,'a herd of cows' refers to many cows. Complete each of the following phrases with a suitable word from the box.
school, fleet, brood, bundle, bunch, pack, flock, herd
- a ——— of ships
Answer: fleet
- a ——— of flowers
Answer: bunch
- a ——— of chicks
Answer: brood
- a —— of cattle
Answer: team
- a —— of sticks
Answer: bundle
- a ——–– of sheep
Answer: herd
- a —––— of fish
Answer: school
- a ––—— of wolves
Answer: pack
B. Make nouns from the words given below by adding –ness or –ity. (For some words we need to add just –ty, or –y.)
- honest ———
Answer: honesty
- kind ———
Answer: kindness
- cruel ———
Answer: cruelty
- calm ————
Answer: calmness
- sad ———
Answer: sadness
- active ————
Answer: activity
- creative ————
Answer: creativity
- sincere ————
Answer: sincerity
- cheerful ————
Answer: cheerfulness
- bitter ————
Answer: bitterness
- sensitive ——————————
Answer: sensitivity
- great ———————————
Answer: greatness
Page No: 23
C. Wordsearch
• There are twelve words hidden in this table.
• Six can be found horizontally and the remaining six vertically.
• All of them are describing words like 'good', 'happy', etc.
• The first letters of the words are given below:
Horizontal: H R F F S G
Vertical: A W S F L Q
Answer :
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D 1. Find the opposites of these words in the text above.
(i) ancestor — — — — — — — — — —
Answer: descendants
(ii) wild t — m —
Answer: tame
(iii) ancient — — — — — —
Answer: modern
(iv) near d — — — — — t
Answer: distant
(v) suddenly gr — — — — — — —
Answer: gradually
2. Complete the following sentences.
(i) The dingo is ———————————————————–————— .
Answer: the wild dog of Australia which looks and behaves like domestic dog.
(ii) Dogs were the ——————————————————— animals tamed by humans. The other animals tamed by humans are —————————————————————————————— (Think and name some other such animals.)
Answer: first, wolf, fox and coyote.
(iii) The New World refers to ———————————–––————— . Dogs were brought there from —————————–————— .
Answer: Australia, Asia
Answer :
The Kite – Harry Behn
Page No: 28
Working with Poem
1. List out the action words in the poem.
dive, dip, snaps, ——————, ——————, ———————, ——————, —————— Find out the meanings of these words.
Answer dive, dip, snaps, soars, rides, climbs, pulls, falls, run, blows, goes,flaps.
2. Read these lines from the poem:
Then soars like a ship
With only a sail
The movement of the tailless kite is compared to a ship with a sail. This is called a simile. Can you suggest what or who the following actions may be compared to?
He runs like ——
Answer: snail
He eats like ———
Answer: horse
She sings like ———
Answer: canary
It shines like ———
Answer: diamond
It flies like ————
Answer: bird


text: Music Evening is Tonight! By amykeus on May 2, 2019 in •Parent, Staff, Student Tonight is the night! Get ready for a great night of music! We've got amazing solo pieces, cool duets, energetic choirs, thrilling orchestras, and TOTALLY ROCKIN' ROCK BANDS! The show starts tonight at 18:30 (6:00 p.m.!) SEE YOU TONIGHT!


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Thelonious Sphere Monk was born 100 years ago today. This bebop pioneer, who wrote some of the most memorable compositions in jazz, was a true original – as a person, as a pianist, as a composer.
In CONNECTED 2 JAZZ on Bush Radio 89.5fm tonight (Tuesday, 10 October 2017) at 8pm, Nigel Vermaas will profile this great musician.
Live streaming www.bushradio.co.za


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Tender documents are available upon request from the Procurement Unit from Monday, May 22. Tender documents are due on Tuesday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m.
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Like other rare-earth metals dysprosium can be found in various minerals such as xenotime, monazite, gadolinite. The name dysposium is derived from the Greek 'dysprositos', meaning hard to get because it is very hard to extract pure metal from its ore and separate it from other metals. Pure dysposium is a gray metal.
source/image(PrtSc): Thoisoi2 – Chemical Experiments!
Dysprosium is paramagnetic at room temperatures but if frozen to the temperature of liquid nitrogen it can become ferromagnetic. This property of the metal has applications in a special alloy called terfenol-d the formula of which you can see on your screen.read more: Thoisoi2 – Chemical Experiments!
This alloy has a unique property called magnetostriction. To put it simply, if a pole made of this alloy is inserted inside a copper wire coil and alternating current is passed through it, such a pole will be slightly lengthening upon magnetizing and shortening upon demagnetizing.
In an alternating magnetic field the pole can quickly change its length and make vibrations that can turn into music! This is where this property of terfenol-d is used – in vibration speakers.via: Thoisoi2 – Chemical Experiments!


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If you think that marketing with email is no longer an effective tool, think again! Even though e-mail marketing is one of the oldest, it hasn't gotten old. New strategies and techniques are always evolving and they can keep your e-mail marketing emails seem fresh and effective. Use the ideas below to see how you can use marketing with email work for you.
Only send your emails to individuals you know. Mailing recipients who are unfamiliar with you or your product can look like spam. This can lead them to just toss your email, which is just a waste of your time.
Know who your audience and be focused.When you have some readers, be sure to think of ways on how to make them to ask their friends to sign up. This will allow for organic growth of your list of email subscribers growing exponentially.
If people do not willingly sign up for your emails, they will accuse you of spamming and badmouth your business.
Proofread everything you send out via email. You have to be sure all emails and newsletters are correct. You should also test the layouts of your emails to make sure everything shows up correctly. Additionally, if you incorporate links within your message, make sure they aren't broken.
Use a number of different resources to learn everything that you find out as much as possible about email promoting. You can find a lot of helpful books in libraries and on the web. You may also be able to find local seminars or workshops to attend; pay attention to the classifieds and workshops.
Provide your readers with special articles that they cannot get from your site. Also try including special offers on whatever products and services. Send out holiday greetings and specials, not just when you want sales from them!
Limit your email message each week. Your customers are likely busy and have to go through a lot of messages every day. Sending emails a week can eventually result in people deleting what you send without even taking a proper look and ignoring your customers will stop reading.
If you do not, you will risk losing trust of the customers and who they interact with, which can cause your business to have a bad reputation. You may even be blacklisted, which can create major problems for your campaign and your business.
Having a easy-to-see link where the person can unsubscribe is a bright idea. Don't fail to provide an unsubscribe link and don't bury it so that it cannot be found. You want your readers to feel as though they are in control and that you're not controlling them.
Provide an incentive with each email you send to your emails. Give them a compelling reason to conduct business to you instead of your competition. For instance, advertise a discount, you could offer them free shipping on orders over $50.
Do not send any emails that use images to deliver critical information.A lot of new email clients do not display images right away. Your emails can seem unreadable and unattractive if the information depends too much on pictures. Always put a priority on text, and be sure to use descriptive alt tags for any images that you include.
Marketing emails continue to be a valuable tool. If you use what you've learned here and continue to come up with new marketing with email strategies, you should see profits from your email promoting program for years to come.


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I have recently been thinking about the ways in which different cultures understand and interpret the world in which we live. In western society we try to understand and document everything that is around us. We need to make sense of everything, to investigate and catalogue it. We generally do this with science – we like to explain everything in great detail, to compare it to other things and to form relationships between everything.
We have done this for a long time and we assume that it is the correct, and most advanced way of doing things, because we have become very good at understanding the world in this way.
When we compare this way of thinking to other cultures we might say that it is more advanced, because we are using modern technology and we are finding the real truths about everything. If we compared western medicine to Chinese medicine for example, we might say that western medicine is based on research, facts and understanding and thus it is more advanced, and more accurate. We might say that Chinese medicine can be good, can be complimentary, but that it is not as good seeing as it cannot be proven to work and it is not backed up by facts.
However, I have been thinking about this, and I think it could be looked at in a different way. Perhaps Chinese medicine is not less advanced than western medicine, but rather perhaps it is equal to, or more advanced. perhaps it is just a fundamentally different way of thinking. In the west we think that we understand so much, but do we really? When it comes down to it we have no idea about so many things in life – we don't know where the universe came from, or what exists outside of it, we don't know where we came from, we don't even know what consciousnesses is. It's almost like the more we learn, the less we know – because the more we realise there is to learn.
Perhaps other cultures, such as Chinese, think about this differently. Perhaps some cultures don't feel the same need to understand everything, but rather just learn to accept it. Perhaps, to know nothing, is to know everything. This also puts in mind nature and the animal kingdom – we think they are far less advanced than us because they don't think, they don't debate, they don't build and explore. But is this less advanced, or is it more advanced? In the animal kingdom there is just knowing, birds migrate, tigers learn to hunt and these animals don't question what is, they just accept it and as a result they can do amazing things that we would consider hugely concept and that would take us years and years to learn.
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This also makes me think about a Chinese concept called Chi. I don't proclaim to know anything about its origins or what it really is. However, I always assumed it was something secretive, something that we did not know about, or understand, in the west. And this is backed up when you hear stories about people harnessing chi to accomplish unthinkable tasks such as punching through steel, or withstanding blows that would kill a normal human being. However, based on what I have discussed above, I started to think that Chi isn't something special as such, but rather it is a far more simplistic way of understanding the energy that exists within our body.
Perhaps in the west, what the Chinese refer to as Chi, might be described as the process of food, water and nutrients being taken in to our body, converted into energy, and then passed around our body via our blood stream. It might further be described as our brain waves sending signals to various parts of our body and instructing us to carry out a particular movement and then the energy from our blood being pumped into the relevant muscles in order to carry out that movement.
That is a very complicated explanation as it is how our western minds work – we have to understand something in great detail in order to explain how it works, or what it is. This is all well and good, and it sounds very knowledgeable, but does understanding something in such great detail make it any easier to use, in a practical sense? I would argue that possibly it makes it more complicated. Besides, do we really understand all of those concepts? I don't think even the best scientists truly understand the human body, or how energy transfer works, or what it really is, and specifically what it is driven by.
When you think about Chi however, it seems like a simplified version of the above. It is like a single word to describe what is happening when we use energy to carry out movement. There is no need for us to try and understand what is actually happening at a molecular level when we move our arms for example. But rather we should just accept that we are using energy (Chi) in order to do it. And if we focus that energy on a certain area of our body, it can be more powerful, more controllable as a result.
In a strange way, simplifying that down to a single concept actually makes it far more powerful, far easier to "understand" and quite possibly far easier to control. And thus we come back to the principle that perhaps to know nothing is to know everything.
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Holi, popularly known as the festivals of colors, one of the most vibrant festival celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, is a time when we forget our past differences and come together as one, inching towards a colorful year ahead.
Holi is generally celebrated on two days the 1stday where the holikas burnt along with all our sorrows and negative vibes. History dates back to the old times when Prahlad, the son of the then influential and renowned king, prayed and believed in lord Vishnu more than he did in his father's power. In anguish and vengeance, his father attempted to kill him, but the love of the mighty lord saved his life each time.
But one fine morning the king made him sit on his sister's lap and set fire. As fate had in store, the king's sister had a boon of being resistant to fire. The tables turned and Prahlad came out of the fire safe and his aunt burned down into ashes.
Thus the people burn the fire and along with it burn all their sorrows in it and start their lives with a fresh and positive spirit. Holi also celebrates the legend of Radha and Krishna which describes the extreme delight, Krishna took in applying colour on Radha and other Gopis. This prank of Krishna later, became a trend and a part of the Holi festivities.
Mythology also states that Holi is the celebration of death of ogress Pootana who tried to kill infant Krishna by feeding him poisonous milk but the lord's power lies beyond one's imagination and she failed to fulfill her intentions
The 2nd day of the festival is where all the people irrespective of the age group, come together and smear each other's faces with exuberant colors, these days the same being organic and skin friendly. Evenings witness parties, music and lots of savouries organised in buildings and housing colonies with rain dances and several such fun-filled activities. Not to forget, the holi speciality intoxicating drink- Bhanng. The drink is an extract of female Canabbis plant and is said to have several natural healing properties. Lord Shiva was an avid Bhaang consumer.
Holi is just another traditional festival post the harvesting season in the country that brings out the color of springs alive. Hence, get together, play, have fun yet stay very safe. Wishing my readers a very happy and prosperous holi.


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The Science of Getting Rich (1910) is a self-help classic, where the author presents his guide for attaining a life of abundance. These blinks explain how to use directed thinking to attract opportunity and opulence while accomplishing anything you want.
Wallace D. Wattles was a writer and thinker within the New Thought movement, a philosophical approach to life that presumes God is in everything, including all human beings. His other books include The Science of Being Well and The Science of Being Great.
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The Science of Getting Rich (1910) is a self-help classic, where the author presents his guide for attaining a life of abundance. These blinks explain how to use directed thinking to attract opportunity and opulence while accomplishing anything you want.
Just about everyone wants to be rich. People who don't have money want to acquire it and people who do have it worry about losing it.
There are those who might try to put this desire for wealth in a bad light, but, actually, it's only natural.
The three core components of your life are your mind, body and soul, and to live a successful, happy life, you need to nurture them equally, which requires certain material goods.
For instance, you can't fully celebrate your body if you can't afford good food, comfortable clothing and a safe, cozy place to sleep.
Similarly, you can't enjoy your mind without books, education and other intellectual stimulation.
And, finally, you can't celebrate your soul without love and the means to show love to others. This last one may seem odd, but here's the fact of the matter: love is most often demonstrated by a desire to give material gifts. In other words, someone with nothing to give can't enjoy love or relationships to their fullest potential.
So how can you get rich enough to nurture these three aspects of your life?
Well, first of all, you should know that, contrary to what many think, people don't become rich just because they were born to rich parents or with great talents, but because they behave in a certain way that is conducive to accumulating wealth.
Another common misconception is that not everyone can be rich because there's only finite amount of riches in the world. According to the author, everything in the world is composed of the so-called Original Substance. The different elements we see in nature are just different manifestations of it. Luckily for us, the Substance is always regenerating, meaning that our natural resources will never run out.
So with this abundance in mind, it's only natural for humans to want to acquire and experience more things.
This also means that nobody is poor because of any inherent dearth of resources, but rather because they don't understand their power and the inexhaustible riches within their reach. Simply put, you and every other person has the right to be rich because you're a part of nature, which abounds with riches.


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Beacon Theater Productions Presents:
"Under the Bonnet" by Shelli Pentimall Bookler
Quaker, wife, mother, teacher, orator, friend, activist and symbol of strength and determination. A tenacious woman who spent her life fighting for the rights of women and African Americans, Lucretia Mott abided by the Quaker tenet that all people are equal. She helped found the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society, and co-wrote the Declaration of Sentiments for the first Women's Rights Convention (1848) in Seneca Falls, New York, igniting the fight for women's suffrage. She also helped found Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and continued her resolve for creating equality until her final days. Through conversations with her husband, James Mott, and with insights from Frederick Douglass, Under the Bonnet reveals the strength and tenacity of her character and accomplishments, and shows us a glimpse of the tender and compassionate woman under the bonnet.
This Free 40-minute play with post-show talk back will be performed at the La Mott Library and Community Center (7420 Sycamore Avenue, La Mott) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Email [email protected] or call
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Ugh. Girl. My hair is a hot mess. My hair has always been a hot mess, ever since I was a kid. It's unruly and fine and fragile af. It's been pixied, and blunt and even buzz cut. It's been every color in the rainbow and not always purposefully. Okay, more often than not, my wiild shades of pink, orange and even green were totally accidental.
When I was first diagnosed with Lupus, I buzzed my hair. Partly because I was mad at the world and needed some sort of low key act of rebellion and partly because it was all falling out. I mean bad. Between the Lupus itself and the medicine and treatments and the stress of it all and my attitude about it all, my hair didn't stand a chance. So I shaved it all off and kept it short for many years.
Back Story:
Little has always hated haircuts. HATED them. So, when he was old enough to want to style his hair a certain way, I let him. He wanted to let it grow out. I let him. The only thing I would not let him do was put color on it, not that he ever wanted to- but that was my deal. Grow it out, cut it off..whatever. Just no hair dye.
So, we grew our hair out together.
His is way past mine. However, I've had a few more haircuts than he has and as I said before, my hair is untamable and unruly.
Okay, on to the Olaplex. This is the third step in a system that is supposed to repair and strengthen your hair. It's not a conditioner. This is my third treatment and while it is pricey, it's well worth the money.
You put it on damp hair and let it rest for 30 minute to an hour, then wash it out and condition as you normally would. It's not meant to stay in your hair. I only use it once a week, but the directions say that you can do it 2-3 times a week if your hair is extensively damaged.
The results are immediate. My hair doesn't feel like my hair after I blow it out. Normally, after I blow my hair out it feels like horse hair. Oh my goodness, it's so dull and dry feeling. You know what I'm talking about, like the kind of dry that makes you want to cut a few inches?
After my second treatment, my hair was the complete opposite. It's like shiny silky hair that belongs to someone who sleeps 8 full hours on a silk pillow case, drinks only water and never eats sugar or hot dogs and lives on biotin and protein!
It's been a game changer for me, and I'll assume that it will continue to get better with use and maybe a trim? I haven't had on in almost 11 months, that would probably help even more. The side of my hair I part on, the part that used to bangs needs help that even Olaplex can't provide.
Check it out. This is after the third treatment of Olaplex and a blowout on my dryers lowest heat setting.
I still have two more uses in the bottle, they say you should easily get 5 out of a 3.3 oz bottle. That's about 5.00$ per pop. I can handle that for beautiful silky hair.
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Year: 1954
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New Horizons - Pakistan
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A trip to Pakistan with Pan American Airways in 1960.
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The living conditions, customs and occupations in Morocco in the 1950s
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Swampland is drained and cultivated into rice paddies through the Tanjong Karang Irrigation Scheme in Selangor, British Malaya
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Support the US Army at a vocational school in Niger to bring education to marginalized children
In Niger, it has been found that young men are radicalized and join violent extremist organizations not because of ideology, but as an economic means. The promises made by the extremist organizations of money and food are persuasive to Nigerien youth who have limited options for earning an income. Recognizing this, the US Government has pledged to "continue to work with Niger to encourage economic growth, assist with counterterrorism efforts, and support a vibrant civil society."
A US Army Civil Affairs Team deployed to rural Agadez, Niger identified a vocational school as a trusted local partner that is educating tribal youths in relevant vocations needed throughout the region: sewing, electrical repair, motorcycle repair, and welding. The school currently has 60 students enrolled in its two-year programs; notably, half of the students are girls. Upon completion of the course, students will be awarded equipment and a country-wide certificate of recognition which will allow them to be employed or start their own companies. However, the school is underfunded and lacks basic equipment needed to train the students, such as sewing machines, personal protective equipment to be worn when welding, and tool kits. The US Army Civil Affairs Team identified this need to Spirit of America.
By providing economic and educational alternatives, donors can have an impact on the US objective of preventing recruitment and radicalization of Nigerien youth while building rapport and trust with the local population and leaders. This will allow the US military teams and their Nigerien partners to impede the spread of extremism and violence in this critically important area. A small amount of funding for some basic training, equipment, and outreach will go a long way in developing skills and influencing local youths in a positive manner. With your support, Spirit of America can continue to help create a more peaceful and stable future for the people of Niger.
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Boho Style
Contributor post by Sheila and Shannon of BeadyEyedBird
Gypsy, Boho, Bohemian, Ethnic, Hippie — whatever you choose to call it, it's FUN! In modern usage, the term "Bohemian" is applied to people who live unconventional, usually artistic, lives. The original "Bohemians" were travelers or refugees from central Europe (hence, the French bohemian, for "gypsy").
At the beginning of the Bohemian 'movement', it was said that gypsy girls themselves "…are sexy and delightful precisely because they do not give a hoot for fashion."
When the style was first identified, it was the early 20th century. Fast forward to the 60's and 70's when major designers started to routinely promote the "peasant look" and sold a range of "uniquely eccentric clothes." (How many of you still have some of those in the back of your closet, like me??)
Fast forward again to the late 1980's, when variants of the short and fundamentally un-Bohemian rah-rah skirt (which originated with cheerleaders) were combined with leather or denim to create a look with some Bohemian or even gothic features. New names emerged, like 'hippie chic' and 'boho-chic'. Similar styles were sometimes referred to as "bobo" or "ashcan chic" or "luxe grunge" — with leading proponents including actresses Mary Kate Olsen and Zooey Deschanel.
Whatever it's called, and whatever the iteration or era, we L.O.V.E. it. What do you have or love that's Boho? We asked our team members to share their stories and items with us, and here's what we got —
Karen Hafel from timetalentjewels said:
Some people think that these little bags are Bohemian style bags and I share them with the teenagers as cute chic bags to carry for fun. Cool colorful stripes and colorful flower button makes it a fun bag for any teen! What is fun about this style of bag is it can be made into the school's colors too, that is pretty chic too!
Dawn Whitehand from DeeDeeDeesigns said:
Nancy Duncan from EponasCrystals said:
Marie-Antoinknit from 9ElizabethStreet said:
Connie Lee from Bungalow42 said:
While Bohemian fashion may cycle through fashion popularity over the years, true Bohemians don't care about popularity or style – they care about expressing themselves. So wear what makes you feel good!
Donna Schindler from TreasuresFromTheLake said:
Boho or hippie brings to mind closeness to nature and the earth.
The earth toned beads accentuate that feeling. Add to that the brown cord and the large brown beach glass, it's a statement piece that screams I love nature.
Marjorie Scenna from mscenna said:
I think of unique, eclectic designs and earthy colors when I think Boho home design. These repurposed wind chimes combine old and new with a unique free flowing style and earth tone colors.
willowvalleyvintage from WillowValleyVintage said:
We found these vintage napkin rings in Ann Arbor, Michigan!
We love their puffy hats and long eyelashes!
Who needs napkins?! These girls are perfect on their own!
Diana from joliefemmebydiana said:
Boho style is the best! This pillow has a lovely boho vibe and is a perfect accent for your gypsy style chair, bed, or room. Bright color and lovely hamsa symbol make it a unique decorative piece!
Our friends sure proved they know boho! Until next time,
The Great Outdoors
Contributor Post by Sheila and Shannon from BeadyEyedBird
There are so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors! We asked our Teamies what they love to do outside, and what their shops offer so others can do the same. Here's what they told us:
Stock Lane Studio from StockLaneStudio said:
Nature is such a great source of inspiration for me. The starry night sky, the greenery of the forest and the salt of the sea all snap my creativity into production. I really love my visits to the sea. My kids can be as loud as they want with the ocean waves crashing around them. They can run and get dirty, bury themselves in the sand and then wash it all off in the water. They remind me that I once did that too and coax me out into the wild. We all feel the forces of nature that are greater than us, wind on our faces and salt on our tongues and powerful waves stinging our skin. There is no better place to make me feel so grateful to be alive. This inspirational quote is a reminder of that. And yes, those are my kids and their cousins, doing what kids do best, making their mark on the sandy beaches of the Oregon Coast.
pam colangelo from PearlsVintagebyPam said:
We spent many vacations with our kids and dog at Southwick Beach on Lake Ontario. We stayed in Our Red Coleman Tent. When my Premie Daughter was born and the hospital told us to take a break for a weekend we stayed on an electric camp site so I could Pump my Milk to keep it going for my return. She is now 30 and in excellent health.
Well we used Sleeping Bags. I am selling a new but vintage Marlboro Sleeping Bag that my sister gave ma as a Gift. She was an Avid Smoker and collected Marlboro gifts.
Sharon Moore from MooreThanBags said:
This cheery sunhat with daisy trim reminds me of summer days at the beach.
willowvalleyvintage from WillowValleyVintage said:
My son and husband built a pond in our backyard 12 years ago.
I can see it out my kitchen window and enjoy watching how it changes through the seasons.
We have fish and "resident" frogs that are fun to watch.
The frogs are highly intelligent and are famous for posing in silly positions for my camera!
These miniature frogs remind me of the characters by our pond:
Arlene from ThisandThatCrafter said:
Richard and Tatiana from Designs the Limit said:
It's time to get grilling! @DesignstheLimit we have a propane grill and charcoal smoker which we use year round, but now that the weather is getting warmer it is time to get outside and start grilling!
We have a number of different personalized barbecue sets in our shop featuring canvas or wood storage cases and offer personalization in a wide variety of fonts and styles. Make every gift giving opportunity into a gift giving experience and give a gift that can be useful and appreciated @DesignstheLimit.
Carola Bartz from CarolaBartz said:
I love nature, period. Whether it's working in my garden, watching birds at the lake or hiking in the wilderness — I enjoy it and couldn't live without it. And then in the evening we sit around the campfire (yes, I do love to camp and sleep in a tent) and write into my journal. This is when inspiration hits and I can write about nature, my thoughts, my feelings and adventures in a beautiful handmade journal.
Cynthia from StraylightVintage said:
I'm not a skier but love the outdoors and belong to a hiking group. We hike in the New Mexico desert every week.
Dawn Whitehand from DeeDeeSupplies said:
Once Spring and Summer arrive I love to wander around my garden and enjoy all the flowers and insect life that suddenly emerge.
These charms, once made in jewellery, keychains or craft projects, can remind us of the garden during the Winter months.
Linda from LazyYVintage said:
We love to visit Florida and go down to the keys. It is always a peaceful, relaxing time. The ocean around us never fails to amaze us and provide us with spiritual and mindfulness times. To sit and watch the waves, hear its wonderful sounds and know that there is such beauty in the world is all I need.
Karen Hafel from timetalentjewels said:
The Great Outdoors calls for a pair of warm Men's Wool Socks that fit in the boots for hiking, working outdoors or sitting in that deer stand waiting for that first deer to stroll by. If the sock should get damp it would still keep the foot warm and dry. What a wonderful way to be outside and yet still be warm! Women's sizes are available too!
Kristen from KestrelCollection said:
I am looking forward to spring flowers and getting outside to plant my garden. These blue flower earrings are great for this March weather…Blue like ice but with the promise of blooms to come.
Evelyn and Lucy from artsyEve said:
Spring is a beautiful time to be outdoors and nothing is more fun with children than an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt. My little child-size tote is perfect for collecting those sweet Easter candies!
Corkycrafts from Corkycrafts said:
Gardening! In Texas wildflower season is here along the roadsides and prairies the wildflowers emerge with colorful heads to say hello to Texans! I love to share our colors with you! Color your garden this spring with some Texas native wildflowers!
Donna Schindler from TreasuresFromTheLake said:
The piece has earth toned beads to go with the amber brown beach glass. It is a boho like piece to call out your inner hippie.
Brenda from BetterThanBellows said:
Camping season is in full swing and what's camping without a campfire?! This fire tool makes fire starting easy and fun! It works great for the fire pit, indoor fire place or your weber BBQ too! A unique gift idea for Father's Day, Graduation, Birthdays, Christmas, etc.
I Can See Clearly Now
Contributor Post by Sheila and Shannon of BeadyEyedBird
Dawn Whitehand from DeeDeeSupplies said:
These beads are ideal for jewellery design, quilting, scrapbooking – name your craft project!
willowvalleyvintage from WillowValleyVintage said:
Karen Hafel from timetalentjewels said:
When I first came upon these beads I was so enthusiastic with the bubbles as they were crystal clear and projected an iridescent color in them. The shells captured that color. The name "Under the Sea" seemed appropriate for this necklace.
Gari Anne from beadloverskorner said:
Nancy Duncan from EponasCrystals said:
Clear crystal drops necklace with silver beads and chain. Quartz is a stone of pure energy, and will lift your spirits just being around it. Another plus is you can wear this with anything!
Richard and Tatiana from DesignstheLimit said:
At Design's the Limit, we offer both Crystal& Glass for Wine & Spirits including sand-carved personalization for the best combination of quality in both product and service. We also offer the option of having the bottom of any product sand-frosted. Whether you are shopping for a centerpiece, ceremony set, or entertaining a large number of guests. Impress your guests in style @DesignstheLimit
We offer the Salmanazar 396 ounce Wine Decanter with Stopper shown above and the Double Magnum 128 ounce size as well. We also have a Giant 336 ounce Wine Glass in stock for special requests! Gift wrap and gift cards available for shipping direct to your recipient. We take personal to the next level, go BIG and make your next gift opportunity a gift giving experience to be remembered!
When I first discovered the joys of vintage buying and selling I was shy about stocking glass items … party because I knew very little about identifying quality, but I also had a deep fear of getting the packaging wrong and ending up with breakages! My learning curve included watching the TV show Bargain Hunters, and that is where I first heard about Orrefors crystal. This paneled art glass bowl was my first personal encounter with the 'real thing'. Stunned by the both the design and the clarity, I overcame my anxiety and brought it into my shop. I now stock quite a few glass pieces but this one is still my all time favorite.
Many thanks to all who shared these great items with us!
Until next time,
Bohemian Style
Contributor post by Sheila of BeadyEyedBird
Bohemian, Gypsy, Boho, Ethnic, Hippie — whatever you choose to call it, it's FUN!
In modern usage, the term "Bohemian" is applied to people who live unconventional, usually artistic, lives. The original "Bohemians" were travelers or refugees from central Europe (hence, the French bohémien, for "gypsy").
At the beginning of the Bohemian 'movement', it was said that gypsy girls themselves "… are sexy and delightful precisely because they do not give a hoot for fashion."
When the style was first identified, it was the early 20th century. Fast forward to the 60's & 70's when major designers started to routinely promote the "peasant look" and selling a range of "uniquely eccentric clothes". (How many of you still have some of those in the back of your closet, like me??)
Fast forward again to the late 1980s, when variants of the short and fundamentally un-Bohemian rah-rah skirt (which originated with cheerleaders) were combined with leather or denim to create a look with some Bohemian or even gothic features. New names emerged, like 'hippie chic' and 'boho-chic'. Similar styles were sometimes referred to as "bobo" or "ashcan chic" or "luxe grunge" — with leading proponents including actresses Mary-Kate Olsen and Zooey Deschanel.
Whatever it's called, and whatever the iteration/era, we L.O.V.E. it. We asked our CIJ teamies to tell us their stories about their favorite 'boho' style (or its cousin) — and share an item from their shop that represents it. Here's the cool stuff we got.
Robyn Campbell from RobynFayeDesigns says:
Arlene from ThisandThatCrafter says:
Annie from DesignedbyAnneliese says:
Nancy Duncan from EponasCrystals says:
GypsyGeneralStore from GypsyGeneralStore says:
thedelhistore from theDelhiStore says:
For me Boho means free-spirited. I consider myself one and am proud to raise my daughter who is 12 years old as a free-spirited young soul. We both love to dress up in bright colors.
We had lots of fun with this one, and we appreciate everyone who contributed!
Women And Jewelry Go Hand In Hand
Contributor post by Alicia of AliciasFindings
Jewelry and Women are just two of many categories you can search on Etsy to find that perfect item you cannot live without! Christmas in July team has outdone themselves with these spectacular and shiny finds! Whether your taste is vintage,boho,avant garde or classic…take a trip with me.
I am sure most of us have that one item that just makes our jaws drop to the floor in awe and wonder. It must be mine!
Rachel Palmer of 910woolgathering says:
This one of a kind shawl was made from hand dyed wool. I dyed it using natural golden rod flowers for the yellow. I then hand spun it into yarn and wove it on a triangle loom.
Shannon of SimplyTwitterpated let me know:
I make ecofriendly jewelry from fallen trees or recycled lumber. A fallen cedar branch in my yard got a new life when I created these wood slice stud earrings. They include the live edge, giving them a very natural look!
Patti of CrochetGiftsnThings said:
This is the reason I opened a shop on Etsy in the 1st place. I was low on money one Christmas so I made a pair for everyone in my family and they were a big hit. They are my best seller!!
msmadmax of madmaxshop explained:
Throughout the decades, New York City has been a melting pot of exceptional style and unique outfits. As a result, it has become one of the ultimate resources for the finest in vintage fashion and accessories. This enchanting button front lace teddy by FORMFIT was an original 5th Avenue showroom sample.
Nancy of jaysboutiquecrochet told me:
Basically half of my shop is targeted towards women (and the other half towards babies, so check out my "Women's Slippers" section to see them all. Also, some gift sets for new moms that includes Mother/Daughter crochet slippers. Wonderful stocking stuffers or gifts for any time of the year!
Nicki of OodlesofBling says:
My shop is dedicated to women… probably 98% of my listings are for women. In the Victorian era, women made jewelry for themselves from shells and paper. There are some very intricate designs still around today.
Amanda Sagarin of eclecticnesting stated:
It's very hard to sell handmade jewelry here on Etsy because of all the wonderful selections folks have to choose from. I have a passion for making handmade earrings (I have many pairs I've made for myself and it brightens my day to wear them!) and would be so grateful and thrilled if a pair spoke to someone as a treat for themselves or a present….
Kelly of ColourscapeStudios shows me:
What women are made of!
Laura of PLANETDIGS2 shows me:
My fav boho, hippie vibe bracelet brings back memories of always being a gypsy for Halloween! I've don'e other similar bracelets. There must be many 'gypsy at heart' people like me.
Veddma of veddma tells me:
My love and I traveled across Ireland for our honeymoon. Embedded in a castle wall, at the Bunratty Castle, we discovered a black figure of a woman, opening herself up to the universe. We have learned that this figure is a Celtic fertility symbol, Sheela-na-gig, and her images are often found in the castles all over Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England.
Just over a year later, I got pregnant with my first baby. I looked for images of Sheela-na-gig to make myself an amulet. She was the representation of female power, openness, fertility, freedom, and bounty of the universe to me. I drew her and made collages for my birth, and then I have found a lovely pewter charm design. This is how my Sheela-na-gig necklaces were born. Her image filled me with strength and helped me focus to bring my baby into being.
The necklace below is bright green, inspired by the green fields of Ireland that brought this wonderful symbol into my life.
Amy Spock of BeadsandThreadsbyAmy says:
As a plus size woman, I know how difficult it is for us to find larger bracelets that are fashionable and timeless. So, I set about creating this cuff. It fits a larger wrist beautifully, and looks great with blue jeans or evening gowns!
Betty Travell of Lady Snooks explains:
An Ammonite is a creature that lived in the seas between 240 – 65 million years ago and are now extinct. Fossils have always fascinated me, but this one was unusual. I had never seen an ammonite where the bottom portion is a deep red like this. The rest of the fossil is the usual shades of brown and rust.
I wanted to make it special, so I added some very small tourmaline beads along the one edge. I feel this makes it stand out.
Candy frizzell of TrueEarthDesigns states:
I love working with gemstones. I started around 8 years ago making jewelry. I now search for unique, patterns, character stones for my pieces. Like today, I received my order of gemstones and started putting colors and designs together. Beautiful Tigers Eye has so much movement (chatoyancy). All I can say is fun. Here are some of my newest design sets.
I hope you enjoyed this stroll and found something you must have,whether it be for you or someone else!


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Where do you start?
Have you been thinking that it's time to engage the services of a bookkeeper to free up your time to concentrate on the parts of your business that will allow you grow, increasing your income and giving you better work/life satisfaction. After all you didn't get into business to do bookwork, right!?
Often the task of 'where to start' when looking for a bookkeeper can be overwhelming, too hard or you just don't have the time to properly investigate the best option for you. Well the best place to start is local! Ask your friends in business who they use and if they are happy. Word of mouth is always the most reliable, after all, if your business friends aren't happy with their bookkeeper I am sure they will tell you.
If you don't have friends in business that can refer a bookkeeper, then you could try doing an online search for someone local. There are several networking groups out there and most bookkeepers will have a website. Not all bookkeepers will list their price on their website. This is a tricky one because the price can vary greatly! You could be looking at anywhere from $35 to $110 per hour depending on their qualifications, experience and the range of services they can legally provide for you. Anything less than that and they are either not qualified or not in Australia!
Most businesses owners don't realise that for an independent bookkeeper to provide BAS services (GST coding, lodging, superannuation, etc) and receive a fee for their service, they MUST be a registered BAS Agent.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF THEY ARE REGISTERED? This one is easy. Once you have found a potential bookkeeper, they will generally display their registration logo proudly on their website. However if they haven't displayed their logo, they may still be registered. To find out, simply visit the Tax Practitioner's Board (TPB) and you can look up an individual or business name. If they are not registered, be very careful when considering if you want someone who is cheaper and not registered opposed to a registered Agent that has the relevant insurance & qualifications in providing GST services and will probably provide a faster service! Don't let the price be your decider, after all you get what you pay for. Would you entrust the servicing of your motor vehicle to a bookkeeper because it was cheaper? No, so why would you trust your bookkeeping to anyone that is not qualified to do the job?
So after you have determined that the bookkeeper you are considering to engage is a registered BAS Agent, I would encourage you to chat with them on the phone then in person (if possible). I believe it is important to build a relationship and see if you 'click' with the bookkeeper. Let's face it, not everyone gets along with everyone and they are going to see your most in depth financial information so you need to feel comfortable with that individual and how they are going work with you.
At Priceless Bookkeeping we are registered! If you are looking for a bookkeeper we would love to chat with you and see if we click!


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My children work and save with defined contribution plans. Even considering an employer contribution of 6 percent and pretty decent salaries, how can they ever hope to save enough in future dollars to have a comfortable retirement? A 22-year-old worker has time on his side, but what if he is 40? What should workers be doing? —D.L., by email
A. I share your concern. A closer look at your figures helps explain why we're looking at an enormous problem. If you visit the immediateannuities.com website and plug in your age, gender and monthly pension income you'll find it would require a payment, today, of $1,541,976 to provide your defined benefit pension income. The value is lower than your estimate of $2.5 million because it is a lifetime annuity with income that ends when you do. It has no estate value. If you wanted to safely draw $8,100 a month from a portfolio you had built in a 401(k) plan, the only "safe" way to do it would be to have a portfolio of about $2.5 million— unless you converted a portion of that $2.5 million into a life annuity.
The difference in the amounts required to produce the same income— a cool million dollars— is one of the reasons younger workers are facing a tougher retirement unless lifetime income investment vehicles improve substantially.
The reality is that those who retired over the last 20 years are citizens of the Golden Age of Retirement. Their children don't have the same future. For the Golden Age of Retirement members, Social Security benefits have been generous. And a healthy proportion of workers enjoyed the kind of defined benefit pension that you have. Those two, combined with home ownership and equity build-up reduced the need for personal saving.
Our adult children are looking at something completely different: Few have defined benefit pensions and Washington is looking for someway to either increase contributions for Social Security or reduce future payments. Either way, Social Security won't be as good a deal for younger workers as it has been for recent retirees.
For better or worse, the likely answer is that younger workers will have to plan their futures differently than those recently retired. Here are some active steps that will help:
- Work longer.
- Delay taking Social Security benefits
- Radically reduce home size and value expectations
- Squeeze any and all unnecessary expenses out of your 401(k) plan and other savings.
Will that be enough? I really don't know.
Q. How can my wife and I calculate our effective Social Security wealth? —R.N., Nashville, TN
A. The calculation to arrive at this figure is pretty involved, but however it is done, having Social Security is like having a lot in savings. Also, it would differ for people who are single and people who are married. The highest value would be for a higher earning spouse in a couple because his or her benefit would go to the surviving spouse. As a result, the benefit would be paid out for the joint life expectancy of the couple. A joint life expectancy is quite a bit longer than the life expectancy of a single person. Someone would be getting the benefit for about 24 years rather than about 17 years.
For a married couple you can get a rough approximation by adding 40 to 50 percent to the cost of a Joint and 100 percent survivor life annuity. You can get a fixed payout life annuity estimate from the website immediateannuities.com. For a monthly income of $1,200— close to the average Social Security monthly benefit that would continue with 100 percent to the surviving spouse, you'd have to pay about $232,000 for the fixed payment. Providing inflation adjustment adds a bit more than 40 percent to the cost, bringing it to about $330,000. (The base figure here is for a couple where both spouses are 66 years old.)
Only a handful of insurance companies offer inflation adjusted life annuities. Vanguard offers them on its investing platform and you can enter information on the Vanguard website and get a quote from the insurance company Vanguard uses. Here are the names of five insurance companies that offer inflation adjusted annuities: American National, Integrity, Jackson National, Nationwide Financial and Pacific Life.
Scott Burns is the retired Chief Investment Officer of AssetBuilder, the creator of Couch Potato investing, and a personal finance columnist with decades of experience.


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Financial Advisor, Karlan Tucker, Featured on Fox
Karlan Tucker, CEO of Tucker Financial Group, was recently seen on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox network affiliates around the country as a guest on Hollywood Live.
Littleton, CO – May 20, 2019 – Karlan Tucker, Financial Advisor, was recently a featured guest on Hollywood Live. The show, which filmed at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California by an Emmy Award winning crew, was hosted by Jack Canfield, Best-Selling Author® and co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul. The show included guests from around the country who shared their expertise and stories of their success. Karlan was one of the guests on the show, discussing how he helps his clients by recommending the right path to take when preparing for retirement.
Hollywood Live, filmed in Los Angeles, is produced by The Dicks and Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency®. The episode featuring Karlan recently aired on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox affiliates across the country.
About Karlan Tucker:
Karlan has been in the financial services business for 35 years. He has personally conducted over 5,000 interviews with people nearing retirement or in retirement, helping them to live their retirements to their fullest.
He is the CEO and founder of five companies under the Tucker Financial Group umbrella. The following companies have over $3 billion in assets under advisement. Karlan is a sought-after speaker at industry events such as Million Dollar Round Table, The Life Insurance Expo, Senior Market Advisor Expos and Insurance News Net Expo. He has personally trained more than 2,000 financial advisors and currently supports 800 advisors representing his company's products and services in 49 states. He employs 40 staff in five states that enable him to support his company's broad offerings to their clientele.
He grew up learning the value of hard work and creative thinking on his parents' farm in Michigan. Karlan started his first business at age 16, cutting two cords of firewood daily for home consumption in his junior and senior years of high school. Karlan then continued his education at San Diego Christian University, Harvard University, The Aileron Institute for business studies, Strategic Coach in Toronto, Canada, and The Genius Network in Phoenix, Arizona.
He is a prolific reader, having read over 850 books, and currently reads one to two books weekly.
He brings a unique perspective to his clients, offering his experiences in life, business and investing. Karlan has traveled to 27 countries, has owned businesses since he was 16. He owns a diversified portfolio of investments and insurance products such as, stocks, life insurance, long-term care and annuities, as well as precious metals and significant real estate holdings, providing him firsthand experience owning most everything he recommends to his clients.
More than 10 years ago, Karlan and his wife, along with close friends Mike and Lisa Redick, formed a 501(c)3 that provides community development, education and orphanages in Southeast Asia.
If you would like to learn more about Karlan and his services, or connect with him at: www.RetireWithTucker.com
Sarah Wilson
Dicks and Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency®


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In a world where we increasingly seem to not have enough hours in the day and spend all of our time rushing from A to B, juggling life's commitments, It becomes all the more important to make time with our family and friends special, memorable, and relaxing.
Christmas Day is probably one of the most important days of the year to just sit back and take the time to appreciate those we have around us.
So who wants to spend hours cooking? Why not let us do it for you?
Dining at The Lincoln Green means that you can sit back and enjoy your whole day, no preparing, no cooking, no washing up!
Christmas Day dining is a gift that we recommend everyone gives to themselves,
You will be greeted on arrival with a glass of fizz, and with our full table service the only thing you will need to do is enjoy your selections from our Christmas Day menu.
But.....we fill up fast so don't delay....book your table today!....
menu will be available soon......
This year we have decided that with declining popularity in traditional christmas fayre offers,
we will not be running a Christmas Fayre menu,
fear not though!
we will be running festive specials for those who want to enjoy a pre christmas gathering.
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Beer Cheese Soup
Beer Cheese Soup
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Are you going to sit there and act like Beer and Cheese aren't a classic combination? ... Especially in SOUP? Just remember when adding cheese to a soup to do it in batches and make sure it is fully incorporated before moving on otherwise it'll get grainy.
• 2 oz. butter, unsalted
• 1 carrot, small dice
• 1 onion, small dice
• 2 celery, small dice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig thyme, stripped
• ¼ C. flour
• 2 C. half and half
• 16 oz. Oregon beer, light ale would be the best, or wheat beer
• 1 T. Dijon
• 12 oz. Oregon sharp cheddar, such as Tillamook, shredded
• Dash of cayenne
• Salt and pepper
1. In a dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrot, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf and thyme. Season with salt and pepper and saute for 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
2. Next add the flour and stir well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes to cook off the starchy rawness of the flour. When the flour is toasted, add the half and half a little at a time and stir until the flour is dissolved and there are no lumps.
3. Next add the beer and the Dijon mustard and bring to a boil – whisk often and watch the pot because the beer is going to foam.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thick. When the soup has thickened, turn off the heat and add the cheese is batches, making sure all is incorporated before adding more – otherwise It'll get lumpy and grainy. Season all layers with salt and pepper.


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240mm x 250mm
32 Pages
Published by Working The Press
Seagull loves to fly.
It makes her heart sing.
But when she gets caught in a tangle
of fishing line on the beach,
Seagull can only watch as other
birds fly effortlessly above.
What can she do?
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Bowdoin MMA Faculty & Staff Sail
This sail is for MMA faculty and staff. Space is limited. Contact Tina Pitchford at 207-326-2364 or firstname.lastname@example.com with questions and use the form below to reserve your spot.
Note: Additional sailing offered when the Schooner Crew sails, on a stand-by, space available, no reservations basis to all faculty, staff, students & community throughout the sailing season, when there is NOT a reserved sail scheduled, (weather permitting, traditionally through the end of October) generally Mon-Thu, 4-6.
Closed shoes are required to board. No glass bottles/containers, no strollers permitted on board. All children 12 and under are required to wear Coast Guard approved life jackets, we have a limited number of minimum 30 lb. jackets, but none smaller, so they must provide their own.
No more than 30 passengers per trip, this includes children of any age, even babies in arms.
Note: October 1st trip is full.


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Small business owners don't always have the time or the resources to sit down and plan an extensive plan to bring in new customers – so, what's the alternative?
In this article, we have gathered five key ways your business can start to 'do' marketing without any great preparation or planning.
These ideas have been taken from a range of different marketing strategies and while they seem varied, what unites them is that they'll cost you very little in terms of expense or time.
Go social
A huge amount of time can be spent working up social strategies and producing content, so why not just experiment with a few ideas instead? What about themed photos, pictures of happy customers? Or time-sensitive and limited offers exclusively for your social followers?
If you find something that resonates – keep doing it.
It's also important to build your audience. So, start with family and friends, then look out for people who are socially active in your area of business and follow them – they might help generate even more followers for you.
People love free stuff. And why do so many businesses run giveaways and offers? Because it encourages interest and helps bring trade further down the line. So, think about what you could giveaway that won't break the bank or take all day, but will get new people thinking about your business.
Bakers, for instance, why not prepare some delicious chocolate croissants and stand outside your shop during the morning commute so people can get a taster on their way to work?
A giveaway doesn't just have to be a taster of your products. It could also be you giving over some space to a community group or pop-up business that will bring new people through the door.
Marketing isn't all leaflets and giveaways, sometimes you're going to have to get out there and talk to people. It will cost you no more than the price of a bus ticket to travel to a networking event and the time it takes you to do the rounds.
Find smaller, free face-to-face networking events for i) businesses in your area ii) businesses in your sector – and then set yourself a goal of talking meaningfully to at least three people before you leave.
Networking is a great way to get your name out there, grow your reputation, and build important business ties that help you grow your business. It's also a good for refining your business pitch.
Simple emailing
Encourage people to join your mailing list by offering a monthly prize draw in return for an address or, simply, ask customers for their address so you can keep them up to speed with what you're doing.
Once you have a good handful of addresses, get set up with an email marketing service. MailChimp is a good one and, like most others, it has a simple-to-use service that allows you to send up to 12,000 emails per month for free if you have 2,000 or fewer subscribers. That works out as 12 emails a month if you have 1,000 contact or six a month if you have 2,000. The fewer contacts you have, the more emails you can send.
Most email services also offer a range of templates, so your emails can look good without you having to invest lots of time or effort. Simply, upload your contacts, write your email, and send – then you'll be underway with your new email marketing programme!
Partner with a local business or club
Is there a local firm that offers a complimentary but not competitive business to yours?
If you sell soft furnishings for the home, then what about approaching the local furniture shop to see if you can offer deals to each other's customers or, at the very least, drive business back and forth with cross-promotion?
You could have their furniture in your shop and your rugs and cushions on the furniture in their location.
It's simple – and it could work for you.


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HVAC tips can seem really complicated to people who don't have a basic understanding of how the system works. This is something you must do your homework on. That said, there is a wealth of information that will help you to understand all about the subject.
Before you choose someone to do HVAC work, figure out what they need to do for you. It's hard for these contractors to give phone estimates without seeing the current system you have. Getting an estimate will be even more difficult if you cannot adequately describe the problem. This is information that you should have prepared in advance.
Avoid showering your outdoor unit with grass clippings when you mow the lawn. Make sure the grass does not get in your unit. This same tip applies when you are blowing fallen leaves around the yard. Grass and leaves pose a serious problem for the internal functioning of your unit.
Leaves and debris can damage your system. Whenever leaves are falling, consistently clean the fan grill. The fan must not have anything in the way so that air can flow into it, and if it is clogged, you'll have a lot of headaches eventually.
If there are oil ports on your fan condenser, lubricate it annually. Most of these ports have some sort of protective cap covering them. Pick a type of SAE 20 oil that is non-detergent and lightweight. Place 10 or less drops into every port to avoid overfilling.
To increase the efficiency of your HVAC unit, be sure to keep it in the shade. This will ensure cool air is sucked in, meaning less cooling must be done by the unit.
Familiarizing yourself with HVAC technology is hopefully something this article helped you accomplish. Motivate yourself to start using what you've learned. You will make things much easier on yourself after learning more about it!
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1 February 2015
EDM has delivered and installed an A350 Door Trainer to Cathay Pacific's cabin crew training centre in Hong Kong.
The A350 Door Trainer comprises fully functional main doors with flight attendant seat and harness, local monuments and EDM standard features including:-
• Internal normal door operation
• Emergency opening with power assist
• Door mode selector – Arm/Disarm procedures
• Gust Lock
• Manual Slide Inflation Handle
• Door Assist Handles
• Simulated audio sounds
• Exit lighting
• Instructor Operating system (IOS)
• Integrated door training malfunctions
• Handle jam
• Door jam
• Emergency opening power assist failure
• Auto slide inflation failure
• Manual slide inflation
Tony Bermingham, EDM's Managing Director said:
"This is our first A350 Door Trainer delivery and EDM is currently working on another A350 Door Trainer programme for Ethiopian Airlines. EDM shows clear leadership with the development and delivery of simulated training devices for new aircraft types, in particular for A350 and B787 training devices."
EDM became the first company worldwide to work with Boeing aircraft door data to develop simulated door trainers for the B787 aircraft's launch customers, All Nippon Airways and Continental Airlines. EDM has also delivered B787 Door Trainers to China Southern and American Airlines.
With its world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities and project delivery experience, EDM is the supplier of choice for airlines all over the world for their cabin crew training requirements.
The company supplies simulators and training devices to fully replicate all aircraft types.


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These are some points to consider with your layout :-
The sink unit is usually positioned under a window.
Sink units and hobs should not be positioned too near or on a joint in a worktop.
Washing machines and dishwashers should ideally be positioned near the sink as this will reduce the amount of plumbing required.
Hobs require space on either side for pan handles.
Extraction units should be installed either near, or preferably on, an outside wall.
Don't 'box in' any gas appliances as they require good airflow for correct operation and safety.
Are the existing services in suitable positions for your new kitchen layout, i.e. sockets and switches should not be positioned above hobs or cookers.
Will the new kitchen be user friendly and practical.
Wall units and the base units below them, should where possible, be the same width, so doors and handles line up.
Sockets should be around 150mm from the finished worktop to allow room for the plug top flex, they can of course go higher, if you know the size of tiles you are going to use, it is in my opinion easier to tile if the socket(s) are on the tile line.
Before you carry out any electrical work in the home check out the building regulations on the Government or local authority website specifically the Part P regulations and Electrical safety in the home. Although I am aware of the current rules it is worth reading the latest regulations as they have been updated in the past.
Any gas work will require a Gas Safe registered plumber / engineer.
When you have made a list of the units required for the kitchen don't forget all the extras such as cornice, pelmet, plinth, corner post, jointing kit with coloured jointing compound, water waste kit, decorative clad end panels to match the doors, including maybe an extra one to use for filling any gaps, any appliance doors, etc.