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11 weeks flew so quick, I was just doing 1km swims and now I'm doing at least 3 kms per session, 1km brick runs to now 2kms, and weekend 2hr runs! The bike, well, I just kept it consistent, kept working on getting my threshold up, to get stronger and hopefully faster.
I also started ramping up the weekly TSS (Training Stress Score), from 400 to last week at 850. I would like to maintain the TSS at 1000 in the last 4 weeks of Base training. I also seemed to find the right training balance, I can handle the following day's session without much drama, getting a lot of sleep and able to shake the soreness next day easily. I must be doing something right :). Looking at doing between 15-17 hours in the next 4 weeks so its exciting times ahead ;).
The highlight of the last training block was an 3.5km endurance swim @ 5 sets of 700m. I was just glad to get through that one, completed it in around 1 hr 17 mins (1 min breaks), so quite pleased. Also did my longest run so far at 19.5kms in 2 hrs, @ endurance, all day pace so the legs wasn't that wasted. Even did a 30 min Zone 1 recovery ride after so I'm just glad that my swim and run are coming around. Not too much speed work at this stage, but will focus a bit more on that in the last 10 weeks.
The bike is still gets the biggest slice of hours in my training block, as it should, between 60-65%, more strength focus sessions.


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Park Designs Together Salt and Pepper Set
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Needham teacher who resigned to face criminal charge
The Needham High School teacher who resigned on Wednesday following allegations of asking a teenage girl to lift up her shirt will be arraigned in September on a charge of accosting and annoying a person of the opposite sex, after a clerk magistrate in Worcester District Court found probable cause Thursday for the case to move forward.
According to a report from the Needham Times' media partner WCVB-TV, the incident occurred in Auburn, Mass. back in July, when wellness teacher and freshman football coach Aaron Dungca pulled his car over to ask a 15-year-old girl for directions. He then allegedly offered the girl $20 to show him her breasts.
According to court records, "[The girl] yelled, 'No, Perv!' and sprinted off crying..." but noted Dungca's license plate which led police to him.
"He admitted saying it but he claimed that there was no way that the victim could have heard him say it which doesn't strike me as true because she knew the exact verbiage and sentence structure that he used," said Auburn Police Detective Sgt. Scott Mills.
Needham Superintendent Daniel Gutekanst released a statement on Wednesday following the resignation, assuring the community that the administration has no reason to believe that Dungca ever jeopardized the safety or well-being of any students in Needham.
"As you know, we prioritize student safety, security, and wellbeing in the Needham Public Schools. If we are ever made aware of any behavior that would injure, hurt or harm a child, we would deal with the situation immediately and swiftly," Gutekanst said in the statement. "Should we ever become aware of concerning, inappropriate or illegal behavior involving any staff member [past or present], we would take immediate action, including, if necessary, involving appropriate law enforcement officials."


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Monika Witkowska from Poland danced to present the terrible political situation in her country, especially the attempt to tighten the abortion law, for which she received public applause. Susanne Wolke in Donau Post
The solo piece "I fought Piranhas" by the Polish choreographer and company director Maciej Kuźmiński was read like a feminist statement, danced viciously and with defiant anger by Monika Witkowska. Read whole review in German by Michael Scheiner from Mittelbayerishe Zeitung.
The award-winning solo performance for Monika Witkowska will be one of the program's points at the Charity Gala in German Regensburg.
Solo I fought Piranhas will be presented at the Studio Theater in Warsaw as part of the 30th Scene Dance Studio platform. Come see us @ the Studio Theater on 30 October. More information about the event under this link (in Polish)
Spring Polish Tour
The autumn tour of Maciej Kuźmiński's performances begins within days. Performances of After Before, Archipelago and I fought Piranhas will be hosted in 13 cities in Poland.
We are very happy to announce that we got a Production Prize by Theater Regensburg Tanz for I Fought Piranhas, awarded by the director Yuki Mori.
Selected out of over 300 entries from all over the world the solo show I Fought Piranhas pictures a woman tackling sexist social stereotypes.
Witkowska performs dynamic choreography with technical precision, energy and commitment. The heroine's internal opposition to the situation is palpable, and the will to fight has authenticity, which makes the whole convincing. Read the in-depth whole review in Polish by Weronika Łucyk
definitely the most interesting is the statement by Monika Witkowska, addressing an important topic (calling it "feminist" would be another condemnation to the sex ghetto, a universal problem), verbal message enriching with a strong, expressive, consciously non-defective movement. Mirosław Baran after Gdańsk Dance Festival.review link [in Polish]


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A trust, like a corporation, is a legal entity that exists only on paper but is legally capable of owning property. A person, called a trustee, must be in charge of the property. You can be the trustee of your own living trust, keeping full control over all property legally owned by the trust. Deposits made to a trust account must be payable to the trust and personal businessmust be conducted in a separate personal account.
There are many kinds of trusts. A "living trust" (also called an inter vivos or a loving trust) is simply a trust you create while you're alive, rather than one that is created at your death under the terms of your will.
All living trusts are designed to avoid probate. Some may help you reduce estate taxes and others let you set up long-term property management.
A revocable trust is a trust in which the person setting it up retains the power to change or cancel (revoke) the trust in his or her lifetime.
An irrevocable trust is one that cannot be changed or cancelled once it is set up.
What is a Testamentary trust?
A Testamentary trust is part of your will and becomes effective after your death. Assets in your name after you die that are not distributed directly to beneficiaries (POD) named on the account or asset can pass into the trust.
Assets that transfer into the trust first go through probate. A portion of assets that go through probate will be used to pay any taxes, creditors and other expenses that you owe. Remaining assets then can go into the trust to be distributed to or managed for named beneficiaries.
The primary advantage of this trust is the avoidance of administrative steps during your lifetime such as placing assets in the name of a trust ? a requirement for a living trust.
Why would someone need a living trust?
If a person doesn't take steps to avoid probate, after their death, their property will probably have to go through probate court before it reaches the people they want to inherit it. Probate is the court-supervised process of paying your debts and distributing your property to the people who inherit it.
Probate can drag on for several months before the beneficiaries get anything. By that time, there is less for them to inherit. In many cases, about 5% of the property has been eaten up by lawyers and court fees. The exact amount depends on state law and the rates of the lawyer hired by the executor.
Not everyone has to worry about probate and many people don't need a living trust, e.g. if you have very little property or your property falls under the state's probate exemption. Most states allow a certain amount of property to pass free of probate, or through a simplified probate procedure often referred to as a Small Estate Process.
How does a living trust avoid probate?
Property transferred into a living trust before death doesn't go through probate. The successor trustee (the person appointed to handle the trust after the grantor's death) simply transfers ownership to the beneficiaries named in the trust. In many cases, the whole process takes only a few weeks, and there are no lawyers or court fees to pay. When the property has all been transferred to the beneficiaries, the living trust ceases to exist.
Is it expensive to create a living trust?
Lawyers may charge upward of $4,000 or more to draw up a moderately complex trust. Even simple trusts can run to $1,000. Hiring a lawyer to draw up a living trust might run as much now as heirs would have to pay for probate after the grantor's death. The primary issue when evaluating the need for a living trust is the complexity of potential assets and the need to move quickly after the passing of the assets owner.
In some cases, a Payable on Death (POD) or beneficiary added to a non-trust account may be a FREE option to avoid probate in the event of the account holder's death. Beneficiaries have no access to an account and are unable to perform transactions while an account holder is alive but are able to close an account with appropriate ID and a death certificate.
Is a living trust document ever made public, like a will?
No. A will becomes a matter of public record when it is submitted to probate court, as do all the other documents associated with probate including an inventory of the deceased person's assets and debts. The terms of a living trust, however, are not a matter of public record.


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MIAMI — Erik Spoelstra offered proper perspective just over 90 minutes before the opening tip.
"The jump ball," the first-year Heat coach said, "should be interesting."
It was, if you enjoy mismatches, which is also what this 107-98 loss to the Rockets turned out to be.
With the league's shortest starting center overmatched from the start by the NBA's tallest, not even another scrappy homecourt effort was enough.
At 7 feet 6, Houston's Yao Ming not only controlled the opening tip, but also the inside scoring, as he closed with 28 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field and 10-of-11 accuracy from the line.
"It really does create a matchup problem down there," Spoelstra understated.
"He's so efficient, you can't foul him."
At 6-8, which makes him the shortest starting center in the league by 2 inches, the Heat's Udonis Haslem battled Yao within 12-7 on the boards but was limited to two points on 1-of-5 shooting.
"It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be," Haslem said of the matchup.
"But I did get a lot of help from my teammates."
Against that size and scoring differential, the Heat continually rallied within striking distance from double-digit deficits, but not even at least 14 points from every other starter was enough.
"Our size, we understand what it is every game," Spoelstra said, "and we have to play a little differently."
What potentially shapes up as Haslem's nightmare week continues Wednesday against 7-foot Greg Oden in Portland, Friday against 7-1 Shaquille O'Neal in Phoenix, and then Saturday in Los Angeles against the Clippers' 7-foot Chris Kaman.
If nothing else, it was a feisty effort by Spoelstra's team, which forced 19 turnovers and committed only eight, finished within 38-36 in points in the paint, and got a season-high 12-point bench contribution from forward Yakhouba Diawara and an NBA-high 23 points from point guard Mario Chalmers.
But even with Rockets guard Tracy McGrady limping to six points on a troublesome knee, and even with Rockets forward Shane Battier still sidelined by a sore foot, the Heat needed more than the 23 points that guard Dwyane Wade compiled on 7-of-23 shooting against the spirited defense of Ron Artest.
"That's a very good defensive team," Spoelstra said. "They've got sound principles."
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Rockets 107, Heat 98
Plan B: Joel Anthony provided unexpected muscle in relief of Udonis Haslem, delivering eight rebounds and four blocks off the Heat bench against a tiring Yao Ming. More minutes could follow, and be necessary, this week.
Open looks: How open were the Rockets' 3s, as the Heat contended with its size deficit? Houston shot 7 of 11 from beyond the arc in the first half and finished 10 of 19.
Constant pressure: While Ron Artest was off with his shot (6 of 15), the defensive muscle of the Rockets forward clearly took a toll on Dwyane Wade, who found himself with little freedom of movement during the decisive stages on a 23-point night.
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Wild Great Hornbills (Buceros bicornis) Do Not Use Mud to Seal Nest Cavities
@inproceedings{James2007WildGH, title={Wild Great Hornbills (Buceros bicornis) Do Not Use Mud to Seal Nest Cavities}, author={Douglas A. James and Ragupathy Kannan}, year={2007} }
Abstract The literature pertaining to nesting of the Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) is ambiguous regarding whether the birds use mud as plaster material to seal their nest cavity entrances. We studied the breeding biology of the species in southern India and detected no evidence of mud delivery or usage in 183 hrs of nest observations. Chemical analysis of plaster material showed that it was composed exclusively of fecal material and not mud.
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Nesting Habitat of the Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) in the Anaimalai Hills of Southern India
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- 2009
The nesting habitat characteristics of the species stress the importance of mature forests with emergent trees for nests of the Great Hornbill, and vegetation characteristics at 24 nest sites in southern India tested this hypothesis by measuring vegetation characteristics.
The breeding biology of the Great Hornbill Buceros bicornis, Rhinoceros Hornbill Buceros rhinoceros and Helmeted Hornbill Rhinoplax vigil in the Temengor Forest Reserve, Perak, Malaysia
- Biology, Environmental Science
- 2016
Three species of hornbills in Temengor Forest Reserve, Perak, Malaysia was observed during their breeding period from January 2009 to September 2009 to study the nesting and feeding behaviour of the Great Hornbill Buceros bicornis, Rhinoceros Hornbill and Helmeted Hornbill.
Social Cues and Environmental Conditions Influence Foraging Flight Distances of Breeding Wood Storks (Mycteria americana)
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- 2015
It is demonstrated that both social and environmental factors play critical roles in the foraging site selection process Wood Storks use during the breeding season and can be linked to management activities because at least in the case of water recession rates, managers can actively influence recession rates across much of the Everglades landscape.
Taking Indian ornithology into the Information Age
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- 2007
Ornithology in India does not show the patterns of advance and professionalisation seen in other parts of the world. The descriptive foundations built by the spectrum of amateurs and professionals in…
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On 22 January 2013, around 1800 hrs, I was photographing birds at Ranmal Lake (known popularly as Lakhota Lake), Jamnagar, when my attention was drawn towards a House Crow Corvus splendens chasing a…
MS Environmental Biology Capstone Project
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This paper aims to demonstrate the efforts towards in-situ applicability of EMMARM, which aims to provide real-time information about students' academic progress over a 12-month period.
The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex: Contents
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Part II. Sexual Selection (continued): 12. Secondary sexual characters of fishes, amphibians and reptiles 13. Secondary sexual characters of birds 14. Birds (continued) 15. Birds (continued) 16.…
Properties and Management of Soils in the Tropics
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The long-awaited second edition of this classic textbook expands on the first edition to include advances made in the last four decades, bringing the topic completely up to date. The book addresses…
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Breeding biology of the great pied hornbill (Buceros bicornis) in the Anaimalai hills of southern India
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Nesting Behaviour of the Black-Casqued Hornbill Ceratogymna atrata (Temm.) and the Great Hornbill Buceros bicornis L.
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The Fast and the Furious (2001 movie)
The Fast and the Furious is a 2001 American-German action movie directed by Rob Cohen, produced by Neal H. Moritz and written by Gary Scott Thompson and David Ayer. It is the first installment in The Fast and the Furious franchise. The movie stars Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Rick Yune, Chad Lindberg, Johnny Strong, and Ted Levine. The movie follows undercover cop Brian O'Conner, who is tasked with stopping a group of unknown hijackers using high-performance racecars to hijack 18-wheelers. It is an international co-production between the United States and Germany.
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- Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto
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- Johnny Strong as Leon
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Moon* ♎ Libra
New Moon is the lunar phase on . Surface of the Moon disc is not illuminated. The 1 day young Moon is in ♎ Libra.
* The exact date and time of this New Moon phase is on 1 October 2016 at 00:12 UTC.
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Moon rises at sunrise and sets at sunset. It's part facing the Earth is completely in shadow.
Moon is passing first ∠2° of ♎ Libra tropical zodiac sector.
Lunar disc is not visible from Earth. Moon and Sun apparent angular diameters are ∠1794" and ∠1917".
Next Full Moon is the Hunter Moon of October 2016 after 15 days on 16 October 2016 at 04:23.
There is high New Moon ocean tide on this date. Combined Sun and Moon gravitational tidal force working on Earth is strong, because of the Sun-Moon-Earth syzygy alignment.
At 09:03 on this date the Moon completes the old and enters a new synodic month with lunation 206 of Meeus index or 1159 from Brown series.
The length of the lunation is 29 days, 15 hours and 8 minutes. It is 2 hours and 19 minutes shorter than the next lunation's length. The lengths of the following synodic months are going to increasing with the true anomaly getting closer to the value it has at the point of New Moon at apogee (∠180°).
The length of the current synodic month is 2 hours and 24 minutes longer than the mean synodic month length. It is 4 hours and 39 minutes shorter compared to 21st century's longest synodic month length.
The true anomaly is ∠112.8°. At the beginning of the next synodic month the true anomaly is going to be ∠144.6°.
11 days after point of perigee on 18 September 2016 at 17:00 in ♈ Aries. The lunar orbit is getting widen, while the Moon is moving away from the Earth. It will keep this direction over the next 3 days, until the Moon reaches the point of next apogee on 4 October 2016 at 11:02 in ♏ Scorpio.
The Moon is 399 556 km (248 273 mi) away from Earth and getting further over the next 3 days until the point apogee when Earth-Moon distance is going to be 406 100 km (252 339 mi).
1 day after ascending node on 28 September 2016 at 22:06 in ♍ Virgo. The Moon is located north of the ecliptic over the following 12 days, until the lunar orbit crosses from North to South in descending node on 13 October 2016 at 09:43 in ♓ Pisces.
1 day since the beginning of current draconic month in ♍ Virgo, the Moon is navigating from the beginning to the first part of the cycle.
6 days since the previous standstill on 23 September 2016 at 16:44 in ♊ Gemini when the Moon has reached North declination of ∠18.475°, the lunar orbit is extending southward over the next 7 days to face maximum declination of ∠-18.546° at the point of next southern standstill on 8 October 2016 at 06:03 in ♑ Capricorn.
The Moon is in a New Moon geocentric conjunction with the Sun and thus forming Sun-Moon-Earth syzygy alignment.


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41,000 TB Cases Not Detected Annually in Uganda – Survey
According a joint survey carried out by the Ministry of Health, Global Fund and the World Health Organization, revealed that Tuberculosis (TB) prevalence in Uganda has increased from the estimated 159 per 100,000 last year to the current 258 people, and The national TB prevalence survey has also revealed that 41,000 TB patients are not detected annually,
encumbering government efforts in the fight against the disease. The survey also puts the prevalence of TB in children at 36 cases per 100,000.
When contacted yesterday, Dr Frank Mugabe, the programme manager of the the National TB and Leprosy Programme (NTLP), said "the figures are high because the country has been using wrong estimates yet the population has also increased.", adding that"The survey, the first of its kind in Uganda, is a representative of the whole population," it was conducted between 2013 and 2015
The survey, according to Dr Mugabe, will enable NTLP to gain a better understanding of the TB burden so as to identify ways of improving TB control in the country, and The number of HIV/Aids patients with tuberculosis was at 27 per cent.
The Ministry of Health is expected to release a full survey report mid-next month to enable government to design and implement a strong strategic plan to tackle TB.


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Built with a significant emphasis on quality and sustainability, the European-influenced "San Souci" is offered for the first time. Convenient to Newtown, Yardley and New Hope, this home is a world away from typical newer construction, this privately situated, custom residence is on 5.9 acres high above the historic Delaware River canal, perfectly located for walking and bicycling as well as for easy access to Princeton, Philadelphia, and train service to New York and beyond. Step inside this LEED-certified home and feel how open and light-filled the entire main living level is. Custom Andersen windows and doors galore frame views and let the sunshine in on timeless marble floors. A Canadian-built soapstone wood-burning fireplace can warm the living space for hours, supplemented by the home's efficient geothermal and solar systems with hot-water radiant tubing in place beneath most of the home's floors. The open plan is flexible and smartly designed with spaces for dining, including a charming hidden breakfast nook, seating areas, a private home office, a four-season sunroom with fireplace and a stunning kitchen. Designed for the serious cook, the kitchen has storage galore with a walk-in pantry closet and custom Amish-made cabinetry, professional-grade Thermador appliances (two full-size wall ovens, warming drawer, 48" gas cooktop with powerful ventilation hood, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher), wine chiller, built-in microwave/convection and a large island topped in a single sheet of granite, all lined in fun LED rope lighting. Whether for daily needs or special occasions, this kitchen will perform quite capably, and the cook will appreciate the views. This home has a remarkable amount of indoor-outdoor flow, including access to a deck with built-in seating and BBQ space just off the kitchen, a large corner veranda off the dining area and a patio with built-in firepit and seating off the sunroom. And that is just the first floor. The open central stairwell, where there is plenty of gallery-style wall space for art and a skylight, leads to private quarters on the second floor. An owner's suite with a large private balcony and ample space for a seating area includes a large bath with extra-deep steeping tub, oversized two-person shower and two wall-hung vanities plus three closets, including walk-in with built-ins. A second en suite bedroom with private balcony, bedroom with access to a hall bath, and fourth bedroom with a fun "a-ha" entrance and its own full bath complete the upstairs. All bedrooms have hardwood floors and plenty of windows for natural light. A full laundry room with laundry chute is on the first floor and includes generous storage. The finished lower level provides a home theater with built-in sound system and tiered seating, a full gym, full bath and space ready to become your wine cellar. Utility rooms and a four-car garage complete this level. To support the LEED living environment, this home has a Honeywell air filtration system, cistern for collecting rainwater for gardening/car washing, well water treatment system, whole-house vac, plus the security and comfort provided by a whole-house generator. "San Souci" is an ideal residence for the buyer seeking a thoughtfully designed house offering privacy, home office and recreation spaces, and an ideal location just a few minutes from I-95. An additional 2.6-acre parcel is available.
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UT1325A CNC wood router machine,
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UT1325A Small cnc milling machine cnc milling machine for sale 1325S
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2. Furniture: wooden doors, cabinets, plate, office and wood furniture, tables, chair, doors and windows.
3. The wood products: voice box, game cabinets, computer tables, sewing machines table,instruments.
4. Plate processing: insulation part, plastic chemical components, PCB, inner body of car, bowling tracks, stairs, anti bate board,epoxy resin, ABS, PP, PE and other carbon mixed compounds.
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Former NFL Player Ryan Russell Comes Out as Bisexual in Personal Essay
NFL veteran Ryan Russell, who last played in the league for the Buccaneers in 2017 and is looking to make a comeback, revealed in an essay published on Thursday that he is bisexual.
The former Dallas Cowboys player addressed the stigma of being an LGBTQ person in the NFL but said that he believed withholding information was deceitful and not the way he wanted to work or live. His attempts this summer to make his way back into the NFL prompted him to reflect on how he'd been portrayed in the professional sports world up until that point, and decided it was time to change that image for the sake of future generations.
"In early August, I met with an NFL team that was interested in signing me as a free agent for the upcoming season," penned Russell.
"I feel the organization believes I have the skills and character to contribute to their success. What they know about me, they like — but there was one very important detail about my life they weren't familiar with."
Russell, 27, went on to describe an interview he had with the NFL, saying that he felt "positive about how I presented myself that day: a hardworking, coachable, accountable and trustworthy player whose priorities are in the right place."
He went on to detail a promise he made to himself—that this would be "the last time I will ever interview for a job as anything other than my full self."
"Have I lied to teammates, coaches, trainers, front-office executives and fans about who I am? Not exactly. But withholding information is a form of deceit. And I want the next part of my career — and life — steeped in trust and honesty," said Russell. "My truth is that I'm a talented football player, a damn good writer, a loving son, an overbearing brother, a caring friend, a loyal lover and a bisexual man."
Around the same time as the essay's release, Russell posted a black-and-white photo with boyfriend and professional dancer Corey O'Brien.
O'Brien posted the same photo, at the same time, in color.
In his essay, Russell said that his main objectives are to get back into the NFL while living his life openly. While he did erroneously note that "there isn't a single openly LGBTQ player in the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball or the NHL," a point about the stigmatization of sexually diverse people may have merit.
In 2017, former NFL player Ryan O'Callaghan came out as gay, and he recently told the Thomson Reuters Foundation that he hears from current professional football players who are in the closet, all of the time.
In his essay, Russell agreed. "Even though openly LGBTQ people are thriving in every area of public life — politics, entertainment, the top corporations in America — they are so invisible in pro sports that a gossip blogger is doing a favor for a bisexual football player by not disclosing that he happens to date men," he wrote.
While the league did launched NFL Pride in 2017, an affinity group meant to support LGBTQ employees and create a more inclusive environment, there hasn't been a wave of players opening up about their sexuality.
"It's going to take a high profile player who's playing currently, coming out, to really make a difference," O'Callaghan said.
O'Callaghan, who who played for the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs from 2006 to 2011, has worked with the NFL and partner charities and launched a foundation to provide athletic scholarships and mentorship to young LGBTQ athletes.


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Coupling Synopsis
Coupling is a British television sitcom written by Steven Moffat that aired on BBC2 from May 2000 to June 2004. Produced by Hartswood Films for the BBC, the show centres on the dating and sexual adventures and mishaps of six friends in their thirties, often depicting the three women and the three men each talking among themselves about the same events, but in entirely different terms.
The series was inspired by Moffat's relationship with producer Sue Vertue, to the extent that they gave their names to two of the characters.
The show debuted to unimpressive ratings, but its popularity soon increased and by the end of the third series the show had achieved decent ratings in the UK. The series began airing on PBS stations and on BBC America in the United States in late 2002 and quickly gained a devoted fanbase there as well. The show is syndicated around the world. Short-lived American and Greek adaptations were briefly produced in 2003 and 2007.
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If you have those questions, I'm here to help you.
In this article, I'm going to show you the following topic;
- What is Hreflang?
- What if you don't set it up?
- How to set up Hreflang on WordPress
- How to set it up on WordPress
- The result after implementing
This is a niche topic that is useful for SEO experts managing multilingual websites or working in an international company.
Let's dive in.
- What is hreflang?
- What if you don't set up hreflang?
- How to set up hreflang
- How to set up hreflang in WordPress: Use plugin "hreflang tags lite"
- Result after adding Hreflang tags
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What is hreflang?
Hreflang specifies the language and optional geographic restrictions for a document. Hreflang is interpreted by search engines and can be used by webmasters to clarify the lingual and geographical targeting of a website.
Ref: hreflang | Wikipedia
Hreflang tag is to tell Google that which language the page is using.
Ref Hreflang Tag | MOZ
Ref Tell Google about localized versions of your page | Search Console Help
Ref Hreflang Attribute 101 | SEM Rush
What if you don't set up hreflang?
Let's see it on my Japanese and English blogs.
My blog's title is "Heysho" so I want to show my blog on the top position on Google search result when users type "Heysho".
I typed "Heysho" on google.com from USA, and the result was not good.
The search result from USA
Ref The search engine result from the keyword "heysho" on google.com from USA
I see my Japanese blog on the 7th and English blog on 8th.
This is because my blog does not have hreflang tag and Google does not know if I want to show my English blog for English speakers.
Now I'm going to implement "hreflang tag" to rank up the English blog.
How to set up hreflang
I am going to implement hreflang on the 2 pages below;
- Japanese Page:4か月で月間10万PVのブログを作った経験談【短期間でアクセスを伸ばす方法】| https://heysho.com/how-to-grow-blog-quick/
- English Page: How I made a blog with 100,000 monthly pageviews in 4 months | https://heysho.com/en/how-to-grow-blog-quick/
The process is to include the code below into <head>.
<link rel="alternate" href="https://heysho.com/en/how-to-grow-blog-quick/" hreflang="en" />
<link rel="alternate" href="https://heysho.com/how-to-grow-blog-quick/" hreflang="ja" />
If you run a WordPress Blog, there is a good plugin called "hreflang tags lite" which can help you set up hreflang tags on each page quick.
Fyi, I looked for many similar plugins and this one was the best in my opinion.
Here is how to set it up;
Step1: Check "Post" and "Pages" from HREFLANG setting page after installing the plugin
Step2: Add URL and language from the other language article on each post
This is for article pages.
I was looking for the way to set up for homepage, but seems like I can't make it with this plugin.
So I just added the Hreflang tags on child theme manually.
Move your header.php to your child-theme, and go to header.php to add this code;
<?php if(is_home() && !is_paged()): ?> <link rel="alternate" href="The home page URL from other language" hreflang="The language code" /> <?php endif; ?>
Here is what I added on my English blog's homepage.
<?php if(is_home() && !is_paged()): ?> <link rel="alternate" href="https://heysho.com/" hreflang="ja" /> <?php endif; ?>
After a few days, I saw my English blog came on 5th and Japanese blog on 6th.
Looks like it's successful.
Ref Search Result of "heysho" | Google.com from USA
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One of the great debates in the marketing industry – which includes web design, branding, and other related disciplines – comes down to whether industry experience matters for creative firms.
On the one hand, you have some teams that specialize in certain types of projects. For example, certain agencies focus on serving legal firms or financial services providers. And on the other hand, you have marketing firms whose expertise is in generating leads and sales, which could understandably be said to matter for any kind of company.
Which type of vendor is better for your business? In truth, there probably isn't any one answer, but there are a few things you should consider when choosing a creative team to work with…
Industry Experience Can Be Helpful
First things first: industry experience can be valuable when it comes to web design or outsourced marketing. That's particularly true if you happen to work in a business with very specific rules, benefits, or legal guidelines.
While we don't focus all of our energy in any one industry, we have worked with plenty of nonprofit organizations and libraries, just to name a couple of specialties. These types of clients have very strict needs for accessibility, online security, and user confidentiality. They need websites that are fast, responsive, and safe from common cyber attacks.
If your creative team can come into your project having an idea about your needs and competitors, that's a good starting point.
Don't Let Your Firm Take Shortcuts
In some rare cases, industry experience can actually be a drawback for a creative team. That's because they may assume that they already know the ins and outs of your business or take shortcuts when it comes to developing your campaigns.
As an example, there are plenty of firms out there that specialize in working with certain types of businesses, and they can complete projects very quickly and inexpensively. That isn't because they know so much about these industries, however. Instead, it's because they use the same templates and settings again and again.
You need to ensure that your creative team is going to take the time needed to learn all about your business, your unique selling propositions, and the market you operate in. You don't want them settling for generic templates or messing with your profitability line.
The Type of Experience That Matters Most
In the end, there is one type of experience that matters above all others. If a creative team has helped other businesses overcome the kinds of challenges you are facing – and get the sort of results you're looking for – then they might have the right background.
For example, if you were an accountant trying to rebuild a website, would you rather work with a firm that specialized in dealing with accountants or one that had helped a manufacturer triple the size of his business? In this example, your business might not match up exactly with the manufacturers but you're trying to achieve the same outcome. That suggests the creative team in question can probably help you.
We constantly advise new potential clients to look at our track record, both within and without the industries they are in. You should do the same when evaluating any creative partner.
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If you're wondering how to find the right creative partner to work with, or even where to start, the team at Weblinx might be able to help. Not only do we have two decades of experience helping businesses to grow, but we offer all new potential clients a free initial consultation. Contact us today to schedule a time to talk so we can answer your most important questions.


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Now I am not normally someone to particularly keep up with new releases. But when I recieved this insanely hyped book in the January Fairyloot box, I couldn't help but dive into it almost immediately after hearing nothing but amazing things about it ever since it was released. I'd never read a book by Holly Black before, and so didn't really know what to expect other than a dark faerie story, and that is exactly what I got. I am so glad I decided to pick up this book, especially because of the huge hype surrounding it, as I absolutely adored almost everything about this story, and now can't believe that I hadn't read one of Holly Black's books sooner.
One of my favourite things about this novel was the gorgeous world Holly Black created within it. Her writing just slowly immerses you into this magical yet dangerous place that developed so well throughout the entirety of this story. I am already anticipating being able to return to both this world and to Holly Black's writing as I adored how she was able to really create this three-dimensional, atmospheric world through just her words.
And can we just talk about the large cast of characters this book included?!
This book instantly got major brownie points from me for its huge cast of complex, well developed characters who are each so unique and so amazing to read about. I loved reading about everyone, from Jude's family to the members of the royal court, and just adored how each of them impacted the story in their own way. It really helped to further develop this amazing world, as we got to see and explore so many different characters within it, and so got to really delve into the society and its inner-workings, and the politics of it. In particular, I really loved Cardan, Prince Dain and Orianna, as I loved how unpredictable they were, as we slowly got to learn more and more about them and their past, as well as how manipulative and complex they all were.
And I have to admit, I am quite a big fan of Jude. I loved that our main character was not this pure, innocent girl who wouldn't fit into faerie, but was rather an almost anti-hero of sorts who desperately wanted to be accepted into this dark and twisted world. She was not a moral character, as she was so manipulative and deceitful, and so I loved following her story as she wasn't ever afraid of what she would have to do in order to reach her certain goals.
This book has most certainly ignited my love for dark fantasies and dark faerie stories. As someone who is still fairly new to this sort of story, I adored how twisted and corrupt the whole world was, with every character having their own agenda to which they act according to. Even characters who you think you can trust will suddenly turn straight around and knock you over with another dark secret that you never saw coming.
One thing I will say is that I definitely preferred the second half of this book. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy the first 150 pages or so, or that they were any less engaging, but personally I was just so much more of a fan of the story when the true complexities of it began to really show themselves. I much preferred all the court politics and scheming to the bullying in the first half of the book, and so naturally this was my favourite aspect of the story. All in all, I just found it much more interesting to read about, as well as much more fast paced as we got to explore secrets and intricacies of the faerie world rather than just learning about Jude.
With that in mind, this complexity of the plot was something that I also absolutely loved within this book. So much happened in this book that even when I was only halfway through I kept thinking that events that had happened only recently actually took place much longer ago because this plot just never slowed down. This is definitely a book that starts of simply about Jude, her family, and her rivalry with Cardan, but slowly begins to transition and develop into a much more complex and detailed plot about court politics and the faerie society as a whole. We get to learn so much about the corruption within the kingdom and the hidden backgrounds of so many characters that really help to flesh out the plot and create a plot that I just couldn't help but love.
However, as much as I loved almost every other aspect of this book, one that I just could not get behind was the romance. I don't want to spoil anything about the romance for anyone who has yet to read this book, so I'm not going to get into specific details as such, but what I will say is that I was just not a fan of how the romance developed at all. I was kind of worried from the start of the book that this particular romance was going to happen, and so when it did I just didn't particularly enjoy it, even if I didn't hate it as such. I am still curious to see where it goes in the next book, as I am definitely not set on my opinion here, so for now I am just going to have to wait and see if my hopes come true.
So overall I really loved this book! I adored everything from the gorgeous world to the amazing characters and spectacular plot that just kept me wanting to read more and more. I am so glad that I read this book and that it lived up to the hype for me, and I now can't wait for The Wicked King to come out next year!
Have you read this book – what did you think?


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Fifteen years after it was signed, the Singapore- India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (Ceca) is once again in focus in the Southeast Asian island nation, as locals fretting about job losses because of the coronavirus epidemic have voiced concern about foreigners, especially Indians, depriving them of livelihoods.
These concerns prompted Singapore's Ministry for Trade and Industry to issue a clarification this week that there is no provision under Ceca for Indian nationals to become Singapore permanent residents and citizens or for Singapore authorities to automatically grant employment passes to professionals, managers and executives (PMEs) from India.
The issue of Indian professionals has become a hot potato and a demand to review terms of the agreement between the two countries was even raised during the campaign for Singapore's general election last month. Two other developments this week highlight just how seriously Singapore's traditionally paternalistic government is taking the undercurrents of local resentment at losing jobs to foreigners, especially Indians.
This week, it raised the minimum monthly salary payable to foreign professionals seeking employment passes to S$4,500 (Rs 2.42 lakh) and for more experienced professionals to about twice that figure. This change will come into effect from 1 September.
From 1 December, the minimum salary for foreigners employed in the financial sector has been raised to S$5,000, the first time a sector-specific threshold has been set. In the other development, President Halimah Yacob in her traditional opening address to Parliament devoted considerable time to assuaging fears about competition for jobs from foreigners.
Acknowledging that the issue can be polarising, she said: "This has become a major source of anxiety, especially among mid-career Singaporeans. We understand these concerns. They not only touch on matters of livelihood, but also on our sense of identity and belonging. They will be addressed."
Even before the pandemic, there had been concerns among Singaporeans that after the comprehensive agreement was signed in 2005, the country had been flooded by Indians, who are especially visible because of their presence in high-profile managerial and executive positions. The agreement has been reviewed twice, the last time in 2018.
But it has raised contentious issues from time to time, as in 2016 when claims surfaced that Singapore had backtracked on its commitments by blocking visas for Indian IT professionals.
This week, Singapore's government was compelled to clarify, first, that it was misleading to attribute the number of Indians in managerial and executive positions to Ceca, and second, that the category of employees who were in Singapore because of intra-corporate transfers made up less than 5 per cent of the workforce, of whom only a small segment were Indians.
But the writing on the wall is clear. As people around the world face job losses and wage cuts, the Indian diaspora must prepare for the backlash. So too must India; money sent home by overseas Indians makes up a chunk of inward remittances.


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Hey, I make American Flags and used to dremel out the stars in the Union by hand so i bought a Shapeoko XXL to do this for me to help speed up production. Now i am looking to create the Union and wonder if anyone has already created something like this or maybe has a location to find these type of files?
I have this attached svg i have been playing with in inkscape and may be close to getting something but wanted to ask for some help/pointers to get this into carbide create and be successful. I make 2 sizes of flags so would need to tweak the file for each (which i have been playing with).
Edit: svg is below the 2nd flag pic, it is white for some reason but can be downloaded.
Also, i bought a 30 degree vbit to make the stars as they will be just cutting the surface like sign making. Is this the correct bit? the star corners need to be fine and thought this would do the trick. Looking for all advice. I have attached photos of some flags i create and the dremel is taking too much time…but so is setting up this CNC, lol.


text: Today in History–December 31–the Library of Congress features presidential assassin Charles Julius Guiteau. On this date in 1881, Guiteau penned a New Year's letter to his jailer while awaiting trial for the assassination of President James Garfield. On July 2, 1881 Guiteau had shot the newly elected president who died seventy-nine days later of infections from the bullet wound. Guiteau's trial was a national sensation and one of the first insanity pleas entered in a court of law. Discover more … [Read more...]


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Love is beautiful and social media is a wonderful way to showcase and spread it. However, many times it's the content with a bit of controversy or drama tied to it that gets all the double taps. But as my father once told me, "It's fine to seek drama in your art and interests, but love should make you happy and feel peace." When he said that, it stuck with me. For a long time, I think I sought out excitement in my relationships and that can lead to a lot of unhappiness or unhealthy situations.
Now, I'm working to see things differently. In fact, when I think about a few of my favorite celebrity couples, I realize they're kind of lowkey. While their names ring bells professionally, their personal lives seem somewhat normal and peaceful. They're just unproblematic, in love, and successful, and I think it's OK to say, "That's goals."
Check out these Black celebrity couples that keep the intimate details of their relationship to themselves but still made our list of faves.
Sabrina Dhowre and Idris Elba
I still remember when the news dropped that actor and musician Idris Elba was married. It was like Black women around the world were a little heartbroken. But that changed when we got introduced to his wife, TV host, model, and former Miss Vancouver, Sabrina Dhowre Elba.
On an episode of The Sip, Sabrina mentioned the couple met in a jazz bar where she chatted with the Luther star in plans of connecting him with a friend. But apparently, Mr. Elba read the situation wrong because he was very much into her. So after Sabrina got her friend's approval, they continued talking and the magic happened.
Clearly, that worked out, because years later they're still going strong. And although the pair seems to value their privacy, when they do share, it puts us in our feelings and makes it super hard to be a hater. Sabrina told The Sip:
"Early on Idris told me, 'Do not read what people say, the internet is a toxic place.' I took that on, and I started living for myself and not feeling like I have to justify my relationship. It's not for other people."
"I know what we have is amazing and I cherish it," she continued. "But at the same time we're trying to get used to exploring it openly and that's one of the reasons we started our podcast, Coupledom."
Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict
Tia Mowry is one of those celebrities we've admired for decades. Her work on timeless classics like Sister, Sister, and The Game have entertained and inspired so many, so it always feels good to support celebrities who not only share positivity through their work but through their personal lives as well. And one way she and her husband, actor Cory Hardrict, do that is through their beautiful display of love and marriage.
When reflecting on how they met, The Chi actor told Global Grind, "I was waiting at a bus stop after I shot my first film. She and her sister drove by, they saw me waiting, and asked to give me a ride. I was so embarrassed."
He continued, "But, they gave me a ride and we have been friends ever since." Today, they are both successful actors and very much in love after 13 years of marriage.
Eudoxie and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges
As an Atlanta transplant, I have to start this by saying we don't give Ludacris enough credit for a lot of things. But one area I think definitely isn't discussed enough is his happy marriage to the influencer, author, and philanthropist Eudoxie. The couple met in 2008 at "Luda Day Weekend," an annual celebrity celebration focused on service. They quickly developed a friendship. Fast-forward to six years later: they tied the knot in a baecation ceremony at a secret location.
Since that time, the rapper has gained dual citizenship in Gabon, showing a true interest in his wife's heritage.
About a year ago, the couple has shared a major hardship. Eudoxie wrote an emotional Instagram post, which read:
"I had a miscarriage and needed to have surgery. It was very easy to complain and self-pity but I refused to let the enemy win. I stayed faithful and prayed up. I spent hours focusing on the many ways the Lord has blessed me. How could I complain when God has blessed me with the opportunity to already experience motherhood? I'm sharing this with you all to remind you to live in gratitude."
She continued, " Thank you God for your favor over my life. Thank you for my beautiful family and friends who have been so supportive. Thank you for another year!" The couple has recently welcomed their second child together and is excited about the launch of Karma's World, a children's series created by Ludricis, dedicated to his oldest daughter Karma, now streaming on Netflix.
Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin
Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin were very open about their courtship and their decision to be celibate before getting married. However, more recently, they've kept their marriage details pretty close to the chest. When they do share with us, it seems pretty clear that these two are very much in love.
In their book The Wait, the couple shared that they met years ago but reconnected on the set of the 2011 film, Jumping the Broom.
On Oprah's Super Soul SundayMeagan reflected on meeting DeVon saying, "I remember thinking, wow, that's the kind of guy I wish I could marry. I thought he was out of my league because of how amazing he was."
DeVon expressed that he thought she was too much of a celebrity and out of his league as well. But thanks to their commitment to each other and their faith they ended up together a little over a year later.
Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny
Both of these actors have a loyal following of admirers so it was quite a story when these two hit the scene together. I mean when they drop a picture, it only takes a few seconds for the post to be full of comments and emojis. The actors told Teen Vogue that they met at the mag's 2015 party. As soon as Keith Powers saw Ryan Destiny, he walked over and introduced himself, sparking a beautiful friendship. Then, thanks to social media and a genuine bond, the relationship grew from there.
Powers told Teen Vogue, "I realized I was in love when I knew my life would be extremely affected negatively if Ryan wasn't in it."
"Loving someone is a very natural feeling that just happens," he added. "You can't just wake up and say, 'I love this person.' You feel it. You realize like, 'Wow, this person is a piece of me,' and regardless, you don't ever want that person out of your life."
Still, we don't see the couple in the mix too much. And the reason why may surprise you. In an interview with The Jed Foundation, Keith revealed his battles with anxiety and depression and that he can sometimes become uncomfortable with the attention that his relationship receives. He recalled a dark time, adding, "People speaking on my relationship and having opinions on it really hurt me. I'd have mornings where I'd literally dread the fact that I had to get up for the day. The anxiety of getting on social media was really getting to me."
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Catkin Branch - Green
We are obsessed with flowers that grow in abundance just like the Catkin Branch, whether from the roadside verge or in the forest. In a gorgeous green hue, this stem is super textural and will look so fab grouped on its own. Try adding a few branches to an arrangement and it will take it to new levels and give delicacy to any mixed design.
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Please allow 5-10 working days for delivery as this is hand-mixed by our supplier to order.
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Online Returns
If you would like to return an order you have made through our website please fill in your returns form to enclose it in the box with the items you wish to return, then email email@example.com to arrange your refund.
Responsibility For Returning Items
Please note that we do not cover the delivery cost of returns. Items can only be returned if they're in perfect condition and in the original packaging, so please ensure that they are packed well. We reserve the right to refuse a return on any item which is not in the right condition. Please take care to fully inspect your items to ensure you are happy with them before disposing of packaging, as failure to do so may result in us being unable to accept the returned item.
Refunds In-Store
All purchases made in store at Abigail Ahern will need to be returned directly to the relevant store within 14 days of purchase, in their original packaging and in saleable condition. Please ensure you retain your receipt for any refunds or exchanges.
Returns Terms & Conditions
If you change your mind, you can return your product to us within 90 days of it being dispatched, unused and in its original retail packaging. If you wish to return an item you must contact us on: email@example.com
We will then refund you within 30 days (max) of receiving the returned item. Refunds will be processed onto your originally payment method.
- Refunds will be processed onto your original payment method. If you paid for your entire order with a gift card, your order will be refunded on to your original gift card. If you paid with a combination of debit/credit card and gift card we will refund anything you paid for with your gift card first, and then refund any outstanding balance you are owed on to your debit/credit card.
- Please ensure all items are packaged securely and sufficiently to withstand delivery. Failure to do so may result in us being unable to refund you.
- Please note that replacement items or refunds can not be issued until we have received the original items back to our warehouse.
- We recommend that you use insured registered delivery and keep the receipt. - We cannot accept liability for goods lost or damaged in transit.
- All orders will be refunded upon receipt of your return. Timescales may vary depending on amount.
- We cannot be responsible for interest charges made by your credit card company whilst waiting for returns to be refunded to your card
- We are unable to apply discounts after the checkout process has been completed
- If we notice an unusual pattern of returns activity that doesn't seem right then we might have to deactivate your account and any associated accounts. If this happens to you and you think we've made a mistake, please get in touch with our Customer Services and we'll be happy to discuss it with you.
- Any items returned outside our 90 days period will be refunded onto a Abigail Ahern Credit Note.
Faulty Items
If you believe your item is faulty please contact email@example.com. When emailing please include a photograph of the damaged/faulty item, and a description of the fault. Please DO NOT attempt to fix the item of your own accord or via a third party and please ensure all packaging of the item is kept until resolved or advise otherwise as this may affect your entitlement to a refund, compensation or reimbursement.
All items must be checked upon receipt of delivery. If there are any breakages, defects or discrepancies please notify us within 72 hours. We are unable to replace or refund items if we are not notified within this time. With regards to chandeliers or other wired lighting please check the item for any imperfections or damages, and that the item works correctly before commencing installation, and do not proceed with the installation if the item is found to be faulty/damaged. In the case of a faulty item we can only offer an exchange for the same item. We will arrange collection of the faulty item from you and cover the delivery cost of the replacement.
Returning Self-Assembly Items
If an item requires self-assembly, please check all the components thoroughly for any damage and contact our Customer Services if any damage is spotted, within 3 days of receiving your order. Self-assembly products must be returned unused and in their original packaging and cannot be returned once partially or fully assembled unless confirmed as defective.
Non-Refundable Items
- Masterclasses: for the Design School, Flower School or any other workshop event cancellations or amendments must be made at least 21 days prior to the event in order to avoid incurring a £15 cancellation charge. Unfortunately, cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the event are non-refundable.
- Special Order items: please note if you purchase made to order items such as Vinyl Flooring and artwork/prints through the website or by telephone the order cannot be cancelled once it has been placed and can not be returned or refunded.
-Items ordered with a customer's own choice of fabric, colour or material cannot be cancelled, returned or refunded once purchased.
- Paint is made to order and therefore also non-refundable/exchangeable. We advise you try a sample first.
- Gift vouchers: gift vouchers and e-vouchers are non-refundable.
Sample sales and warehouse sale purchases are final and non-refundable.
Designer Trade Programme
The Abigail Ahern Designer Trade program will give you exclusive access to our collection at an exclusive discount*. If you are a professional, residential or commercial interior designer, architect, stylist or developer we encourage you to open a Designer Trade Account with us.
We offer three tiers, the more you spend with us the more you save. You'll also receive invitations to new product previews and be able to pre-order items in advance.
For wholesale enquiries, click here
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Why you'll love itSimply stunning on their own, the Catkin Branch is for the botanical lover that wants something out of the ordinary and not just a showy garden flower. Incredibly realistic, this majestic stem has a quiet elegance that is utterly beguiling.
No Fail Styling TipsPlace two or three branches in an earthy vessel, these stunning stems don't need much dressing up. Add one to a small bunch of Eucalyptus Populus stems, this will add a different dimension to the Catkin Branch. However you decide to use it, our top styling tip is to keep it super simple.
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Why you'll love itSimply stunning on their own, the Catkin Branch is for the botanical lover that wants something out of the ordinary and not just a showy garden flower. Incredibly realistic, this majestic stem has a quiet elegance that is utterly beguiling.
No Fail Styling TipsPlace two or three branches in an earthy vessel, these stunning stems don't need much dressing up. Add one to a small bunch of Eucalyptus Populus stems, this will add a different dimension to the Catkin Branch. However you decide to use it, our top styling tip is to keep it super simple.
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Hi I just thought I would post here to let others know.
2 days ago the paint suddenly started peeling off the fingerprint scanner on my lilac S9. Started having issues reading my finger. Over next few days most of the paint is off and it rarely works. My phone is immaculate apart from this so you can see why I was annoyed. It's always been in a case with protector on ect.
Anyway today I had enough of the "5 attempts have been made to unlock" blah blah so I looked online and saw others had the same issue so I went on live chat with Samsung.
Because my phone is under warranty as it's under 2 years old I can get it fixed for free! So if anyone has the same problem which I'm sure there is. You can either send your device to them or you can get a mobile repair man out. Fingers crossed mine will be fixed soon as I mainly use the fingerprint scanner and it's annoying as hell.
Hope this helps
This is how my phone is looking now. Those aren't scratches. It's as the paint has rubbed off. I'm shocked at how quick its happened because it was 100% perfect a few days ago. And I've had this phone since black friday 2018! Annoying.
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Exactly. At least they're gona repair it atmy home but it does mean me backing up all my stuff as it will be returned in factory settings. Hopefully the new one won't peel. I'm surprised its happened so quickly. At least yours doesn't look bad. Mine looks silver with scratches
Well my phone is all fixed and purple again 😁 he was only here 20-25 mins max. Parked up his mobile repair van outside which is an amazing idea! So much more convenient than sending your phone off for repair and it didn't cost me a penny because of warranty. I'd fully recommend anyone getting theirs done too if its peeling as it will make a difference on resale value when my contract ends in December and I wana buy an S20 🤣. He also didn't even restore to factory settings as it wasn't needed so I don't even have to restore all my stuff even though I backed it all up anyway 😂 anyway here's the result.
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COVID-19: Pfizer jab recipients have lower antibodies targeting Indian variant, study suggests
Islam News – People who have received the Pfizer/ BioNTech vaccine have fewer antibodies targeting the Indian COVID-19 variant compared to other strains, new data suggests.
Levels of these antibodies are lower with increasing age and decline over time, the analysis of 250 blood samples suggest.
People who have received the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine have fewer antibodies targeting the Indian COVID-19 variant compared to other strains, new data suggests.
This provides even more evidence in support for vaccine boosters for the vulnerable come autumn, researchers believe.
The data, from the Francis Crick Institute and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) UCLH Biomedical Research Centre, also supports current plans to reduce the dose gap between the jabs.
It found that after just one dose of the Pfizer jab, recipients were less likely to develop antibody levels against the Indian variant, also known as Delta, as high as those seen against the UK variant, now known as Alpha.
But scientists say antibody levels alone do not predict vaccine effectiveness and prospective studies are also needed.
Lower levels of antibodies could still protect against the virus, according to experts.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The Portsmouth Police Department arrested six people, including three juveniles, during a citywide warrant sweep Wednesday.
According to police, the people arrested were as follows:
- Female juvenile - Probation violation
- Male juvenile - Rape
- Female juvenile - Firearm, concealed weapon, firearm recovered
- Jerome Hill - Robbery
- Jequan Butler - Domestic assault
- Alyssa Perkinson - Strangulation
During the operation, police assisted the Patrol Unit and recovered a U-Haul near Manly Street that allegedly had connections to gang activity.
The vehicle was impounded, and the U-Haul company was contacted.
After searching the vehicle, authorities found drugs, additional firearms, and other items related to gang activity.
The search also revealed that the vehicle was stolen from Norfolk.
Officers also seized a total of 14 firearms.
The warrant sweep comes as Portsmouth has seen a wave of violent crimes, including five shootings injuring or killing juveniles since October 1. One teen was killed on Berkley Ave., a 16-year-old was killed on South Street and another was injured, another teen was injured on Dale Drive and an arrest has been made in relation to that crime and a 17-year-old was killed on Elm Ave.
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Thousands march through Delhi against 3 Bills
Source: The Sangai Express / Ninglun Hanghal
New Delhi, December 09 2015:
Over a thousand tribals from Manipur , representing various tribe based student bodies, philanthropic organizations took out a symbolic coffin rally from Jantar Mantar to Parliament today.
Chanting slogans and calling for justice to the '9 martyrs' who are lying unburied at Churachandpur hospital morgue, the protesters called for withdrawal of the three Bills passed on August 31 by the State Assembly and demand for a separate administration for tribal areas in Manipur.
A memorandum was submitted to the Prime Minister and President.
The protesters were blocked with barricades and lathi charged by the police at Parliament street as they marched towards the Parliament from Jantar Mantar.
Protesters courted arrest and were detained at the Parliament street police station at the time this report is being filed.
About more than five hundred of them were detained.
The huge rally was carried out after thirty four days of indefinite sit in demonstration at New Delhi under the umbrella of the Manipur Tribals Forum, Delhi.
Significantly , December 9 marks the 100th day since the uprising against the three Bills, where nine tribal protesters were killed (six of them by firing by the State security forces) in Churachandpur on August 31 and September 1, 2015 and subsequent consistent protest for its withdrawal.
The march to Parliament with the 9 coffins was held under the umbrella of Manipur Tribals Forum, Delhi.
All tribe based student bodies, tribe based philanthropic organisations and welfare bodies, traditional bodies based in Delhi took part in the rally.
A release issued by the Tribal Forum stated that in the aftermath of the passage of the Bills which saw unprecedented wave of protests by all tribals of Manipur who came together in unity, demands were put forward to withdraw the three 'anti-tribal' Bills, to deliver justice for the 'martyrs' in terms of meting out punishment to those responsible for their death as per law and for securing the rights and Constitutional protections that justly belong to the tribals, and for the preservation of Constitutional and legal rights of the tribals of Manipur.
However, these just and legitimate demands were not addressed, the release said, hence, the nine 'martyrs' continue to lie unburied even after 100 days in a makeshift mortuary in Churachandpur.
As a show of sympathy and solidarity, to mourn the nine 'martyrs' and to support the just demands, the Manipur Tribals' Forum Delhi (MTFD) has been organizing an indefinite sit in demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi since November 4, 2015.The Forum re-iterated that the tribals of Manipur had suffered enough and had been discriminated against.
The march to Parliament carrying the 9 coffins is to protest the abject apathy and indifference of the Government towards the just demands.
"But we ( tribals) will no longer be silent," the release said.
With a pledge to defend their rights, the Manipur Tribals Forum demanded that the Government of India should take concrete steps to ensure that the three 'anti-tribal' Bills are withdrawn in their entirety.


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Fortnite: Could The Grotto Return In Chapter 2 Season 8?
Recent leaks indicate the fan-favorite Fortnite location "The Grotto" could return sometime in Season 8.
Since the end of Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 2, fans have long-awaited the return of The Grotto — a beloved point of interest (POI). Located near Dirty Docks, The Grotto had everything any player could imagine—annoying non-player characters (NPCs), a vault filled with exceptional loot, and the Mythic Minigun-toting boss known as Brutus. For many, Chapter 2 - Season 2 represented one of the best seasons since the Fortnite Blackout because of locations such as The Rig, The Yacht, The Shark, and, of course, the aforementioned Grotto.
All Mythic POIs from Season 2 vanished without a trace when the map flooded just one season later. The Grotto has stuck with most players who dream of experiencing the chaos once again. While the legendary location remains a figment of our imagination, some recent Season 8 leaks have people talking about a potential Grotto revival coming soon.
Will The Grotto Return in Season 8?
It may be too soon to say for sure, but some leaks surfaced today seem to indicate The Grotto's return. Fortnite data miner HYPEX took to Twitter with curious details; Epic Games updated Ghost and Shadow Henchmen regarding their health and how much ammo they drop.
Henchmen are the NPCs that appeared at all Mythic POIs back in Chapter 2 - Season 2. In proceeding seasons, one member of each faction remained in Fortnite as an easter egg of sorts, but The Grotto did not.
HYPEX and many others have reason to believe that the location might return at some point this season based on the information gathered—perhaps even in the next update. A tweet from HYPEX earlier this season indicated that The Grotto's water level has continuously decreased of late.
There's enough evidence to support the running theory that The Grotto will make its triumphant return. Epic has not confirmed or denied these theories, so we'll ultimately have to wait for more leaks in the lead-up to patch v18.40.
We'll be sure to update you with more information if any becomes available!
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One teen is dead and two others are critically injured in an apparent drive-by shooting outside a Des Moines, Iowa, high school, police said Monday.
The three were hit by gunfire that "appears to have come from a passing vehicle," police said in a short statement Monday afternoon, not specifying whether the victims were students at the school or not.
"Potential suspects have been detained," police said. "No charges have been filed at this time."
Police confirmed that they were on the scene outside East High School with "multiple shooting victims outside of the school," reported KCCI-TV.
The victims were two boys and one girl, fire department spokesperson Ahman Douglass told CNN.
Streets around the school were shut down Monday afternoon, and a school-wide lockdown was lifted in time for students to be dismissed on schedule.
"The scene's secure, and I just heard word that we've gotten some potential suspects detained," Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek told KCCI. "That'll be a piece that moves through the night."
A reporter for WHO-TV in Des Moines said the gunshots happened at 2:48 p.m., a fact confirmed by Parizek, and that there was a "gigantic crime scene" cordoned off near the school.
Local news outlet Patch.com said the school district had confirmed the shooting and were in contact with staff and parents.
The lockdown ended later that afternoon, and Des Moines Public Schools tweeted that students were "dismissing on time."
Agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of Kansas City were also on the scene, the agency said on Twitter.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.