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Wrong on both counts. Having read all of the original stories, I can assure you that he said "elementary" on several occasions. The phrase associated with him that he never said is "elementary, my dear Watson". As for Cumberbatch, I think they both play Holmes well, but RDJ is truer to the character of the original stories.
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Survey Results Show Rate Hikes Will Cost Small Businesses $420 millionBy Baselinemag | Posted 2010-06-04 Email Print
BillShrink surveyed more than 300 small businesses, finding many business card issuers have raised rates upward of 15 percent and some cardholders saw rates increase 27 percent in the last three months.BillShrink, a search engine that compares millions of product and service options against consumer needs, released the results of a study showing small business owners could end up paying more than $420 million in incremental finance charges this year because their cards aren't getting the same protections as consumer cards.
The survey found more than a quarter of all small businesses carry an average balance of $14,572, and smaller businesses (those with under $600,000 in monthly revenue) are more than twice as likely to carry a balance versus paying it off in full each month. Peter Pham, CEO of BillShrink, said part of the problem is that cash-strapped businesses are charging more on their credit cards as business lending continues to decrease.
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After wining the online vote with 52%, Elmore County High School was named The Right Stuff Team of the Week.
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A Valve developer has revealed that the firm is already testing its first hardware prototypes and plans to host public beta tests next year.
Valve's Jeri Ellsworth was cagey with details, but told Engadget that the goal of the firm's mystery hardware developments was, "to make Steam games more fun to play in your living room."
Along with the recently released Big Picture mode, according to Engadget, Valve is working on hardware to overcome the inconveniences and barriers posed by those who just don't want to use mouse and keyboard controls in the living room.
Ellsworth went on to confirm that a number of prototypes are already in testing at Valve, and that the team is planning a beta for its first product next year - by which time she says we'll know much more.
In a recent job listing for its new hardware development team, Valve declared its "frustration" at "the lack of innovation in the computer hardware space", and that it was "jumping in" to do something about it.
"Even basic input, the keyboard and mouse, haven't really changed in any meaningful way over the years. There's a real void in the marketplace, and opportunities to create compelling user experiences are being overlooked," read the listing.
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Answers to question from Fernando Cantu S.
Is it easy to get an IT job for a foreigner without speaking the local language? I'm planning to move to Indonesia
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English language is a requirement for applying job in Indonesia nowadays. I think you should apply that job in a big multinational company. Hope you will make it. Thanks
Yep, seconded Anny's answer. You don't have to worry at all about not speaking the local language in working environment. In fact, my previous working place is full of expatriate that couldn't speak local language the first time they arrived here. And note that my previous working place is not a big multinational company although they have a license to distribute Caterpillar's stuff. It is a company owned by a local businessman :)


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Today's link love post includes ideas on cheap ways to boost your home's curb appeal, a device that lets you save money on printing costs, and shingles that generate solar power. Let's get to it.
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Using some tips from Shop Smart magazine as a launching pad, the good folks at Charles & Hudson share 10 tips on cheap ways to boost your home's curb appeal. Some would go further than others, but they're all dead simple. Add a welcome mat, paint the front door, place some potted plants. Simple but effective for adding nice touches to the look and feel of your home.
Dump Coffee Grinds In Your Printer????
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Unfortunately this idea only exists in concept, but it's wacky enough to warrant a mention. Like most people, you probably don't enjoy spending boatloads of money on ink for your printer. And like most people, you probably never thought used coffee grinds could be the solution to that problem. But someone thought that. Thus, we have the concept for the RITI Coffee Printer, which is billed not only as a quirky, creative and cost-effective system but also an eco-friendly one. Repurpose your coffee and cut down on wasted materials at the same time.
Researchers Unveil Flexible Solar Cell Roof Shingles
The folks at Inhabitat uncovered a cool product developed by researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Flexible and moisture-resistant solar-power-generating roof tiles. Used like shingles, these are a great way to put otherwise wasted space to good use without adding the clunkiness of huge solar panels to your home.
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In general, spider identification is characterized as follows:
There are approximately 3,000 spider species in North America and 35,000 in the world. A week or more after mating, female spiders will lay anywhere from 20 to 100 or more eggs in a silken sac. Once hatched, most spiders can live for one to two years. All spiders are predators, paralyzing or killing their prey with venom; they feed by injecting a pre-digestive fluid into the body of their prey and then consuming the digested liquid food.
Spiders can be easily misidentified, especially between domestic house spiders, brown recluse spiders and hobo spiders. It is highly advised, if possible, to collect an intact spider specimen in a jar and call a pest control company to inspect the sample as well as your home for other signs of activity.
How are spiders harmful or a nuisance?
For the most part, spiders living outside are incredibly beneficial as they provide natural pest control against a variety of common insects. In North America, brown recluse spiders, hobo spiders and black widow spiders pose a danger to humans because their bites are painful and damage skin tissue. Most spiders are nocturnal and will hide when disturbed, unless they are tending egg sacs or young. Domestic house spiders create webs that become a nuisance for humans, but generally do not pose a health concern unless an individual is allergic to their bite, although some species are poisonous to humans.
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Spiders vs. Insects Spider extermination is generally only recommended if their presence indoors is intolerable or if harmful species are present. In some locations where spider populations are persistent, it is standard protocol to implement spider control and prevent their entry as a measure of health and comfort for occupants. Some prevention methods include removing existing webbing, correcting moisture issues and food sources (ie, tending to current pest issues), and scheduling routine air duct cleaning services. Contact us to learn more about spider pest control methods.
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If your printer is already connected to your network wirelessly or with an ethernet cable you can add the printer without connecting it with USB.
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December 22, 2014
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee weather will feature something for everyone this week, starting with highs near records.
The National Weather Service forecasts the high temperature at Memphis on Tuesday will be 74 degrees. The record high for Jan. 29 in the city is 76 degrees, set in 1966.
Other expected highs Tuesday are 70 degrees in Nashville, 69 in Chattanooga, 68 in Knoxville and 65 in the Tri-Cities.
Thunderstorms will rumble across the state Tuesday through Wednesday, some producing heavy rain.
The temperatures will then drop, probably before the precipitation ends, producing some flurries and snowfall toward the weekend.
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My friend Nina gave for my birthday all four polishes from Secrets Of The Past Trend Edition. Thank you Nina. All four of them are creme, so I was surprised they named the lightest shade Glittering Daylight. To me name symbolizes something with shimmer or glitter. Like most of the white polishes, this one is also streaky. I used two ...Read More »
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Halloween special – photos
The time has come to show you all the Halloween Special! manicures our reader made! All of the manicures are fantastic and really scary! Once again you proved that creativity is limitless. We're impressed! This is our first really international contest – this time photos came from all over the world! Lets take a look at photographs. They're published in ...Read More »
CND – Black Platinum, Knight's Armor and Eskimo Kiss
I got these beauties quite some time ago. These are all oldies but goodies. They are from a CND's discontinued line. You all of course know by now about their new line with 50 creme shades and 15 effect. But I won't babble about the new line today. I'd like to show you three really lovely shades today. The names ...Read More »
Winter Nail-art Contest
As you read in Maestra's Haunted House manicure post our giveaway ends today at 23:59 (GMT +1). Brooke from Getcha Nails Did posted about it on her blog together with two other contest/giveaways. Nail-Art World Winter Manicure contest cough my eye right away. Yesterday I finally managed to do the manicure for Lisa's contest. Here are my entry photos. I ...Read More »
Halloween: Haunted House manicure
Have you enter our Halloween special already? No? You have time until tomorrow, 23:59, 30th October 2009 GMT+1. We already received some great photos! I really hope there will be more and Halloween is going to be special with all your photos of Halloween manicures posted on our blog! Ladies (and gentlemen), please, don't be afraid to enter. Send us ...Read More »
Comparison: China Glaze – Emerald Sparkle Vs. NYX – Las Vegas
Emerald Sparkle, oh Emerald Sparkle, you're finally here with me! I'll write the whole story on how long I've been waiting for it and how it finally found me, in another post. Today, I just wanted to show you some similarities and differences between China Glaze – Emerald Sparkle and NYX – Las Vegas (the green version). After one coat, ...Read More »
KOTD: Essence Live Forever + Chez-Delaney H17
While I was doing swatches for Essence Moonlight TE collection I was intrigued by the combination of Live Forever and Essie Matte About You. I could just see Konad over it. I used Stargazer 236 metallic blue polish and waves from Chez-Delaney plate H 17. I can tell you that removing Live Forever after all those layers of polish was ...Read More »


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Deserts and Beyond
Deserts and beyond...places in and around the southern California deserts and beyond. Photo taken at Canyon Lake, in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona, December 2011. A few minutes later, after the sun disappeared, these cliffs were their normal color. They were only golden for a short time and I'm glad we were able to view them in their glory.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Blogger error!!!
I've tried leaving comments on a couple of blogs this morning and I keep getting an error message...is anybody else having this problem?
Posted by desertsandbeyond at 5:44 AM
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3 comments:
- Sonya @ Under the Desert Sky said...
I've been having the same problem, but it seems to be resolved.
- March 30, 2012 at 6:55 AM
- KT said...
Not today - but I have in the past...frustrating. And it always happens AFTER you spend the time writting your comment! UGH!
- March 30, 2012 at 10:39 AM
- Gaelyn said...
Hasn't gotten to me. But I've learned to copy just in case.
- March 30, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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Cruisin' NudeAuthor: marta // Category: BundleMonster, Cult Nails
When I first layed eyes on the Cult Nails A Day at the Races collection I was most excited about this colour… and it did not disappoint!!!
Cruisin' Nude is a lovely sandy light-taupe cream colour; but before you categorize it as another bland 'nude' polish… behold the trend-setting pink shimmer that is not only evident in the bottle, but shows quite nicely on the nail.
A nude polish is a must-have staple to any nail polish collection (big or small)… What I like about these types of polishes is that they are not only palate cleansers but they tend to wear longer and match any/all outfits and occasions (and you know how I like to be matchy-matchy). Cruisin' Nude is the perfect polish if you're thinking of going away for a couple of days and want a nice clean and durable palate to work with… with the added bonus of a tantalizingly pretty pink shimmer. Below are two coats followed by a coat of Seche Vite.
Cruisin' Nude compliments absolutely everything and yet when I look at my nails, I think sand, beach, and soft beige shades… as well as a bohemian fashion style:
Ever since I saw Dominika from Confessions of a Polishaholic do this design I knew I wanted to do something like it with Cruisin' Nude… but the particular stamp that Dominika used was hating me and I lost the fight… I opted out for BM plate #223 to add a little of my own to this stunning and yet so versatile colour:
This concludes my review of the A Day at the Races collection. Much much much thanks to Maria from Cult Nails for giving me my first review opportunity.
I will leave you with the photo that my husband Peter did from his doctor-ordered bedrest:
Which is your favourite from this collection?!?! and if you haven't got your claws on these yet, don't delay and click HERE to place your order!
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Brooke Burke-Charvet Out, Erin Andrews In
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It's a whole new era on Dancing With the Stars.
After letting the house band go, the show undergoes another major change by firing co-host Brooke Burke-Charvet and hiring sports reporter Erin Andrews.
Andrews was a contestant on Season 10, and was the immediate replacement for Burke-Charvet who was let go Friday.
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Tax Credits
Estates and trusts are allowed all tax credits allowed to individuals except for:
- Tax credit for income taxes paid by individuals to other states or countries,
- Tax credit for child and dependent care,
- Tax credit for the disabled,
- Tax credit for children,
- Tax credit for charitable contributions,
- Tax credit for recycling oyster shells,
- Tax credit for premiums paid on long-term care insurance contracts,
- Tax credit for adoption expenses,
- Refundable earned income tax credit (Effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2008.) and,
- Tax credit for children with disabilities who require special education.
Form D-407TC is used to report any tax credits claimed on an estate or trust return. The amounts reflected on Form D-407TC are the portions of the tax credits allocated to the trust or estate. A fiduciary required to pay an income tax to North Carolina for a trust for which he acts may claim a credit for tax imposed and paid to another state or country on income form sources within that state or country under the provisions of G.S. 105-160.4(a).
A resident beneficiary of an estate or trust, the fiduciary
of which pays an income tax to another state or country on distributable
income reportable to North Carolina which is derived from sources
in the other state or country may claim a credit against his
North Carolina tax for his share of tax paid the other state
or country under the provisions of G.S. 105-160.4(e).
Part 5 of Form D-407TC is to be used in computing the tax credit allowable to the estate or trust. Before this schedule may be completed, however, there must be an allocation between the estate or trust and its beneficiaries of the tax paid and the gross income on which such tax was paid to the other state or country.
The fiduciary's share and each beneficiary's share of the gross income on which tax has been paid to another state or country is determined by the governing instrument and should be entered in the appropriate schedule on the return. The fiduciary's share of total gross income to be used in the tax credit computation schedule is the total gross income from Federal Form 1041.
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Optimus F3 delivers great performance, amazing long lasting battery, and a clear display making it fun and easy to enjoy every day the jam packed features on this spec rich phone.
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- Vivid 4.0" IPS Display with Gorilla® Glass 2
Rated 3 out of 5 by 20 reviewers.
Rated 1 out of 5 by Redbird Dont waste your money I always thought that LG makes good phones, but this is my second phone by them and let me just say-last too! I got this phone 2 months ago and before I even got my rebate back, this phone broke down twice! First time, my camera kept crashing so I had to get another SD card and reset my phone to factory settings so I lost a lot that was saved in. So second time I didn't even downloaded any apps and same thing happened with the camera first, and my battery would get heated and it would die twice per day, i would have to charge it, and then next day, my screen is showing no signs that is working. I was making a phone call I can still hear recording of my voicemail, but It appeared as it was turned off and I couldn't do anything but take out the battery to reset it. DON"T WASE YOUR MONEY August 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 Great Phone! You just need to Read this Review Now I know what you are thinking when you saw this phone. SHINY The dual core processor is excellent and performs on par with all 2013 models. The screen is for inches big so it actually still looks like your holding a phone to your head and not a plate. The internal 3d graphics card works with most of the games on the market today. not to mention the 4G LTE. Now a faster way to chew up your 2.5g of high speed. Now the cons. I know what your all thinking. Why did this guy give such a high review of a phone that has the equivalent of small hamster for internal memory. Simple. You root your phone and remove the bloatware! Doing such you get all the space you want and you can move your apps to a SD card. I know crazy right. Who wants that! Rooting your phone will void your warranty but you can factory reset it to get it back in the unlikely hood your screen cracks or something like that. How do you root? YouTube it you have the internet. Oh and the phone has a cheep feel to it so just shell out a few bucks on amazon and get a nice case. Its worth it. May 1, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Melly If I could give it less than one star would. I loved my last LG (Motion) but the battery life wasn't great so I decided to upgrade. I looked for a phone that had a good battery life yet was still and this was it. However, I did not look at the storage because I didn't think that anyone would be stupid enough to make a phone that you can't put any apps on. What little space there is, is of course filled with bloatware. I've never had a phone with less than about 5 GB so the fact that I was only able to download 785MB of apps before I was done is ridiculous. I can't wait to drop this phone and run far far away from LG. April 18, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Jackadoo72 Great value I love this phone...great features, light weight, fast, easy to maneuver, however, a BIG downfall for me is that this phone has NO internal storage...If you're not into playing games, it's great, but I can't believe with all the other features and pros to this phone, that you cannot store games on your SD card. Now that I think about it, I believe that's why I got rid of my last LG phone. If LG would fix that, it would be an awesome phone for the price. Will steer clear of LG on my next phone for this very reason. March 15, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Spice50 Seriously no storage It's a pretty good phone put half the app that it already has are unnecessary and this phone has No Storage at all!! The battery is good though and I've dropped it a couple of times and it survived so that's a good thing. But seriously NO STORAGE and I cant stress this enough I only got to download a couple of apps and take a couple of pics and then it tells me no storage space and that's even if you have a SD card it got me so mad!!!!! March 2, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by cray Horrible After a few months of use the phone's battery suddenly died and when I charged it it would not turn on, however the LED home button will light up from time to time. There is also no storage at all. February 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jim H. GREAT Battery ! Best smartphone I've had so far. The battery lasts forever. Functionality is great. Screen is excellent. Durable and easy to carry. Lightweight. Only one drawback: Internal memory is way too low and mini sd card won't store apps. Only media can be stored on the sd card. January 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Les A great phone! This is my first smartphone, and it lives up to all my expectations. It performs as well, if not better, than all my friend's smartphones January 16, 2014
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AKEN, a town of Germany, in the kingdom of Prussia, on the Elbe, 25 m. E. S. E. of Magdeburg, with a branch line to Cöthen (8 m.). Pop. (1900) 7358. It has manufactures of cloth, leather, chemicals and optical instruments; large quantities of beetroot sugar are produced in the neighbourhood; and there is a considerable transit trade on the Elbe.


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EVERYMAN CHESS | 2008 | ISBN 1857445309 | English | PDF 300 dpi | 324 pages | 5.63 MB
"The Accelerated Dragon is a dynamic choice for Black and arguably the most natural way to play the Sicilian: Black develops rapidly and chooses the most active squares to place his or her pieces. Unsuspecting white players hoping for a direct attack similar to the one used against the traditional Dragon are shocked by Black's increased options due to the flexible move order. Instead, White sometimes employs a more positional approach incorporating the famous Maroczy Bind, when the battle centres on White's impressive pawn structure against Black's lively pieces and the ability to create a pawn break. Download & Continue reading
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The rich palette of topics set out in this book provides a sufficiently broad overview of the developments in the field of quality control. By providing detailed information on various aspects of quality control, this book can serve as a basis for starting interdisciplinary cooperation, which has increasingly become an integral part of scientific and applied research. Download & Continue reading
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Tom Mould is Associate Professor of Anthropology and Folklore at Elon University, Director of the Honors Program, and Director of PERCS, Elon's Program for Ethnographic Research and Community Studies. He is the author of three books—Choctaw Prophecy: A Legacy of the Future (2003), Choctaw Tales (2004), and Still, the Small Voice: Revelation, Personal Narrative and the Mormon Folk Tradition (2011)—and co-editor of two more—The Individual and Tradition (2011) and Latter-day Lore: Mormon Folklore Studies (2013). His research focuses on oral narrative, with particular attention to generic boundaries, constructed identities, and the elements of performance. He has engaged in public scholarship through his ethnographic videos for local PBS television stations that have examined folk art and culture in Indiana, Kentucky and North Carolina. His current work examines the intersection of narrative and socio-political discourse through a collaborative research project to understand the impact that narratives about the welfare system in the U.S. have on shaping public opinion and public policy.
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Cancun Trip Itineraries
Top 10 Hotels in Mexico
Destination(s): Cancun
Use our top 10 hotels in Mexico list as your guide to the very best in cozy and comfortable accommodations. The Terraza del Condesa features an iPod in each of their spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, and a swinging night club in the basement. The Grand Hotel Cuidad de Mexico is a lovely turn of the century hotel with one of the most spectacular lobbies you'll ever enter. This is the place to be for Independence Day and New Year's celebrations because of its central location. The Sun Palace is one of the most spectacular resorts on the Caribbean just south of Cancun. It is couples or adults only making it the perfect place to get away from the kids for awhile. The Fairmont Pierre Marques is one of the best hotels in Acapulco with its understated elegance and unrivaled service. Use our guide to plan your trip to paradise in Mexico. read more about Top 10 Hotels in Mexico
Terraza del Condesa DF
- Avenida Veracruz, 102
- Col. Condesa
- tel:52 55 5241 2600
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- Mexico City, 6700
Gran Hotel Ciudad de México
- Av 16 De Septiembre N 82
- Centro Histórico
- tel:+52 55 1083 7700
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- Mexico City, 06000
Sun Palace
- Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 20
- tel:+52 998 891 4100
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- Cancun, 77500
Sun Palace is a spectacular resort, located on the Caribbean Sea, near the southern end of Cancun's hotel zone. The resort is couples-only and adults-only, which makes it a great choice for a romantic getaway, or just a relaxing time away in a "No Kids" zone. There are 4 restaurants (an international buffet and 3 specialty restaurants), which offer a variety of delicious food. Each room has a 2-person jacuzzi, views of either the Caribbean sea, or the lagoon (perfect for watching the sunset from your balcony!). Impeccable service, gorgeous rooms, a great location, nightly entertainment, 24-hour room service, in-room liquor dispensers, free wi-fi, & free calls from your room to the US, Canada, or within Mexico, are just some of the things that make this such a great hotel.
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Hotel Plaza Caribe
- Avenue Tulúm & Uxmal Lote 19
- Centro
- tel:1 800 215 1500 (Toll Free)
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- Cancún, 77500
Hotel Las Brisas
- Carretera Escenica, #5255
- Fraccionamiento Las Brisas
- tel:+52 744 469 6900
- Visit website
- Acapulco, 39868
A story unto itself, as told in its stylish anniversary book, this pink and white citadel on a hill overlooking the bay has been home to everyone who was anyone - from the astronauts who first landed on the moon to Madonna. Guests are taken in cute jeeps to their own casita, each with private pool sprinkled with hibiscus flowers. No detail is spared (flat screen TVs, DVDs) and the soft sheets deserve special mention along with the world-famous breakfasts that are delivered to a dumb waiter at the time you appoint. It is a winner for honeymooners, but also a favorite with businessmen, despite (or could it be because of?) the girly colors. read more about Hotel Las Brisas
Fairmont Pierre Marqués
- Costera de las Palmas, Fracc. Granjas del Marques
- tel:+52 744 435 2600
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- Acapulco, 39890
Built by millionaire J. Paul Getty in the fifties with gardens designed by Barragan, logo by Spratling and furnishings by Clara Porset, the Pierre Marqués was a landmark in hostelry worldwide, as well as the first hotel to glory Revolcadero beach. Impeccable service at both pools make it a place to spend the day, with family, a lover, or on your own with your laptop. Guests can chose from their own "casita" or a room and can count on absolute discretion. Anthony Hopkins has been seen here, while presidents and pop stars roll in for the golf. Boutique service from all staff, from the maid to the golf-pro, concierge and wine expert. If you want a taste of what it feels like to be royalty on holiday, make "the Pierre" your first stop. read more about Fairmont Pierre Marqués
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- tel:52 322 222 4793
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- Puerto Vallarta, 48380
Villa Premiere Hotel & Spa
- Calle San Salvador 117
- Behind the Buenaventura Hotel, Col. 5 de Diciembre
- tel:52 322 226 7040
- Visit website
- Puerto Vallarta, 48350
Las Ventanas al Paraíso
- Km. 19.5 Carretera Transpeninsular
- tel:52 624 144 2800 / 800 503 6405
- Visit website
- San José del Cabo, 23400
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- Corredor Turistico Km. 10 Lote D
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Walk Through The Fire"She came from the grave much graver-"
"First I'll kill her, than I'll save her!"
"Everything is turning out so dark..."
(Going through the motions...)
"No, I'll save her, than I'll kill her!"
"I think this line's mostly filler."
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Something to Sing AboutThere was no pain...
No fear, no doubt,
Till they pulled me out,
Of Heaven.
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I live in Hell,
Cause I've been expelled,
From Heaven.
I think I was in Heaven.
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God, how can this be?
Playing with my memories?
You know I've been through hell!
Willow, don't you see?
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You made me complete!
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Find cute dresses with sleeves and higher necklines from this manufacturer. Casual, dressy, bridesmaid and maternity dress styles are offered. Most of the skirts end right at the knee, so one idea for increasing length is to add a slip from Vintage Hem.
These slips with decorative hems are intended to show underneath skirts to add below-the-knee lengths of 27" to 29." Designer Jennifer Young writes, "The idea occurred to me that I could embellish my hemline as well as creating one slip that would add trendy layers and much-needed length to my skirts and dresses."
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This UK-based company produces layering tops with a stretchy, stay-put neckline finish that reduces gaping. Lightweight fabric fits closely to reduce bulk underneath clothing. Junior figures fit into the smallest size, while the largest size can stretch to fit up to a United States' size 24. Maternity customers are instructed to order one size larger than their normal size. A list of ordering considerations are provided for customers outside of the UK.
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A variety of sleeve lengths may be found within the selection of trendy knit tops from this manufacturer. Though most of the necklines are lower cut, a few styles with higher necklines are available.
Velcro straps attach this flat piece of fabric to the bra straps at the top, and the fabric is then tucked underneath the bra band below the bust to stay in place. A swimwear option is offered that must be sewn into the swimsuit to stay in place in the water.
These triangular pieces of fabric, available to blend in with everything from casual to bridal wear, are attached to clothing using removable, double-stick adhesive strips. Designer Lisa Leitch explains her inspiration, "It's often too hot or too bulky to wear another shirt underneath, and I was tired of safety pins ripping my garments. I always saw my blouses as missing a piece in the cleavage area . . . so I made the missing piece!"
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State-Fish Art Contest Winners Announced
June 01, 2005
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Wildlife Forever are pleased to announce the winners for the 2005 Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest. The winning artwork may be viewed or downloaded from www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/fish/bassblack/largemouth/fishart/2005.cfm. A distinguished panel of judges selected the
Grades 4-6 Alexis Sylvester
Grades 7-9 David Duggan Pinson, AL
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To enter the Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest, young artists create an illustration of their state fish and a written composition on its behavior, habitat, and efforts to conserve it.
"We would like to commend the winning artists and all the students, parents and educators from
Educators nationwide have utilized the full-color State-Fish Art Contest Lesson Plan, an interdisciplinary educational supplement specific to aquatic natural resources that includes extensive background information, a species identification section profiling each state fish, a glossary, and student worksheets. The lesson plan can be downloaded at no cost from the State-Fish Art web site, www.statefishart.com.
All state winners will be invited to the 7th Annual State-Fish Art Expo at the Mall of America in
Judges for this year's contest included Larry Horn of The Art Institutes International Minnesota, Mark LaBarbera of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resoures, Kelly Gohman of the North American Fishing Club, Eric Gislason of Kent Hrbek Outdoors and Kevin Robb of Mall of America.
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Sponsors for the Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest include the Rapala, The Art Institutes International Minnesota, Mall of America, the Minnesota Twins, the North American Fishing Club, and Cheap Joe's Art Stuff.
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Learning Collectives Program
The Learning Collectives Program is designed to provide professional development opportunities for mid-to-advanced career museum professionals working in public museums. The Program offers multiple learning opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge, promote career development, and encourage strong collegial networks.
Learning opportunities include:
- Learning Collectives - on-line and in-person discussion groups
- Special- topic workshops
- Conferences and Symposiums
Learning CollectivesThe Learning Collectives are an important part of MAS' education and professional development programming. These groups work together with MAS to further the advancement of museums throughout Saskatchewan.
Join a province-wide network of colleagues involved in a particular area of practice, interest, or a specific museological field. Primarily designed for mid-to-advanced career professionals, but open to all interested MAS members. Be involved in your museum community
- Be involved in your museum community
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- Build relationships with colleagues throughout the province
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- Discuss challenges, solve problems and share ideas
- Work with MAS to develop learning opportunities that meet the needs of your group
- Enhance leadership skills by taking on the role of Learning Collective Representative
Participant subsidies to attend discussion groups and reduced rates for professional development opportunities are available only for individuals who are MAS members or affiliated with a MAS member institution*.
An individual may participate in more than one Learning Collective.
To be a member of a Learning Collective, an individual must:
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- Meet the membership criteria outlined in the Learning Collective's Statement of Purpose
- Within six months of joining a Learning Collective, the individual must be a MAS member, affiliated with an institutional member, or working for an institutional member of MAS.
- Complete a Request for Membership form (available from the MAS office).
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There is no fee to join or be part of a Learning Collective.
This program is designed primarily, but not exclusively, for paid museum professionals who are mid-to-advanced career and work in mid-to-large sized museums.
"I see the Learning Collective being not only in a professional development role, but as an advocate for fundamental policy change within the museum community, stressing the importance of quality and inclusive interpretive and educational programs, which should be at the top of the advocacy for change list." - Programmers Learning Collective Member
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In collaboration with the Learning Collectives, MAS offers special-topic workshops focusing on contemporary issues and practices.
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"During the past few years running engineering services, and latterly R&D here, we have made huge strides in production efficiencies, speed of new product introduction and quality levels," Wright said. "We regard quality, ISO, and GreenEdge as absolute brand imperatives and it's my job to ensure we continuously improve in every area of the business."
Andy Trott added: "We pride ourselves on the levels of quality and ingenuity across our businesses but we also have a mantra of continuously improving everything we do, however large or small that improvement might be. It is Alan's role to drive the business on all fronts of quality – ISO, process improvements and Green initiatives – we consider these to be business imperatives, hence why this function reports directly to me."


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My grandfather lived with my family while he was dying of cancer. He died in the study we converted into his room. I can still see the dim lights, smell the faint whiff of Ensure® and hear him sing to me as he tickled my arm.
Mom has had several cysts removed from her breasts. So far, each test has come back benign. Dad continually has skin cancer spots removed from his hands and back. He swears it's nothing to worry about. What frightens me is that neither story exists in isolation or completion.
I am continually drawn to the body's changes, transformations, distortions, perfection and horrors, it's needs and desires. I want to explore what it disguises and protects. I want to confront its battles and its beauties. Lumps, incisions, feathers and pearls all exist simultaneously as one negotiates both interior and exterior battles.
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What better way to kick off past Indianapolis 500 broadcasts on ESPN Classic than one of the most talked-about races in the history of the event – the 1985 "spin and win" by Danny Sullivan.
The race, to be broadcast at 3 p.m. (ET) May 3, is among the dozen to air on the network in May – all leading up to the Indianapolis 500 on the 30th. A marathon – tailor-made for your DVR – showing is scheduled for May 29.
If you haven't seen the "spin and win," I don't want to spoil it other than to say pay attention on Lap 120 in the short chute between Turns 1 and 2. After heading to the pits for new tires, Sullivan roared back for another great move with 20 laps left. Enjoy.
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3 p.m. – The 1985 race won by Danny Sullivan by 2.4 seconds over Mario Andretti.
May 10
3 p.m. (1987) – Mario Andretti leads a field-high 170 laps, but Al Unser, who started 20th in the Cummins/Holbert Turbo leads the final 18 laps.
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3 p.m. (1990) – Emerson Fittipaldi sets the pace, but Arie Luyendyk battles Bobby Rahal in the later stages and takes the victory.
5 p.m. (1992) – Al Unser Jr. wins the first of his two at the Brickyard, holding off Scott Goodyear (who started 33rd) and his father, Al (who started 22nd).
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1 p.m. (1991) – Rick Mears wins from the pole, his fourth 500 Mile Race victory.
3 p.m. (2008) – Scott Dixon holds off a hard-charging Vitor Meira by 1.7 seconds for the victory that set up his series championship run.
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Noon (1971) – Al Unser in the Johnny Lightning car starts fifth, leads 103 laps and beats Peter Revson to the checkered flag.
2 p.m. (1981) – Bobby Unser holds off Mario Andretti for the victory. 4 p.m. (2001) – Helio Castroneves surprises everyone by climbing the fence after winning his first.
6 p.m. (2002) – Helio Castroneves wins his second from the 13th starting position. 8 p.m. (2009) – Helio Castroneves wins his third.
10 p.m. (2005) – Dan Wheldon prevails. Rookie Danica Patrick becomes the first woman to lead laps in the history of the race.
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(b) Driving lessons.
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2. What does Abbie decide to create in Chapter 14?
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(b) A family album.
(c) The perfect Christmas.
(d) A flower garden.
3. How does Abbie feel on the journey from Iowa in Chapter 9?
(a) Scared.
(b) Miserable.
(c) Excited.
(d) Optimistic.
4. Which of the following is NOT a person that Abbie believes she will someday be?
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(b) One who will write books.
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(d) One who will act in films.
5. What does Abbie's family admonish her for in Chapter 13?
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(b) Marrying a Deal man.
(c) Not marrying Ed Matthews.
(d) Moving to Nebraska.
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2. What animal does Will keep as a pet?
3. Who is Ed Mathews' father?
4. What happens on the day that Will leaves for the war?
5. Why does Abbie keep her feelings about Christine hidden?
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2. While Abbie's children are pained by Abbie's lonely death, what does Laura say?
3. Why does John return to Cedartown? Who does he bring with him?
4. Why doesn't Abbie accept Grace's invitation to visit Scotland and Ireland?
5. Following the advice of the preacher's wife, who does Abbie decide to marry in Chapter 6?
6. What does Abbie think of the people at the settlers' reunion in Chapter 29?
7. What does Will assure Abbie of when they talk about death? Where does Will die?
8. What do Abbie's children encourage her to do when Abbie reaches her seventies?
9. What pet does Will Deal keep? Why must he get rid of it?
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Scranton environmental pioneer dead at 91
Scranton has lost an environmental pioneer.
Louis Arthur Watres died Sunday from complications of pneumonia in a hospital in Paoli. He was 91.
Born into a Scranton political family in 1922 - his grandfather was lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania and his uncle a congressman - Mr. Watres and his mother, Isabel Watres, "gave pretty much everything they had" of the family's remaining assets to create the Lacawac Sanctuary in Wayne County, in 1966, said his son, Chad Reed-Watres.
"They created quite a legacy for the community that continues to stand," Mr. Reed-Watres said. "I think that was sort of a special gift that they were able to give."
Mr. Watres, better known by his middle name Arthur, saw his fine art studies at Yale University interrupted by World War II, in which he served as a Japanese interpreter for the Navy.
His legacy will be the 545-acre nature preserve, where universities like Drexel and Miami of Ohio study freshwater biology.
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At his request, there will be no funeral or service, but those wishing to remember Mr. Watres are invited to send donations to Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436.
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My colleagues have spoken to me in confidence, and I'm not going to sugar-coat it for you. Anyone who buys a franchise to operate in this country must be prepared to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the competition. Franchising is so popular in the United States that we have placed a discount haircutter and a 99-cent cheesburger place on virtually every corner.
An annual franchise study published by Franchise Recruiters Ltd., a Chicago-based executive search firm, indicates that "expensive market share battles persist in regional and national segments and will inevitably cause strain on net unit system growth." The competition on the block is so strident, the pros in the franchise industry are looking to international markets for real system growth. Frankly, the buzz is that those who can open the doors to China and other Asian countries will experience a fabulous rebirth of their concepts. It's now a very small world indeed, and the perception among franchisors is that the really good grazing seems to lie in distant lands. However, don't be discouraged if you don't speak Cantonese--there are still ways you can make money on our soil.
What would you think if I told you frozen yogurt is a really hot concept? Today, you might choke at this advice, but had I written this story in 1998, you may have dipped into this philosophy. Just four years ago, the franchise pundits were extolling the virtues of owning a yogurt store such as TCBY or Yogen Fr�z Worldwide. These concepts had grown for years, so much so that Yogen Fr�z named as the number-one franchise in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500� for 1999. But today, frozen yogurt franchises are on the decline in this country. For example, in 1998, TCBY was reported to have 2,696 units nationwide, and Yogen Fr�z 2,089 domestic franchises. In 2002, TCBY's figures dropped to 1,631 franchises, while Yogen Fr�z downsized to 1,687 franchises.
So how can you tell whether a franchise will have long-term success? The common consensus about earning a good income over the next 15 years revolves around a single irrefutable fact: A tremendous number of baby boomers are going to require support, comfort and fulfillment in their golden years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the country will continue to see an increase in the population of 55- to 70-year-olds. If you can find a concept that meets their needs, you may find yourself in the right place at the right time.
Another phenomenon taking place is the rise of the fast-casual dining segment. Years ago, places like McDonald's and Burger King were considered to be fast-service hamburger joints. Now my peers are referring to these outlets as "discount" fast food. In the new void between discount food and casual restaurants such as TGI Fridays, a breed of quick-service restaurants is evolving. Why are customers lured to these concepts? There's no tipping, the food is fast and fresh, and the atmosphere is trendy and fun. These concepts include Qdoba Mexican Grill and Moe's Southwest Grill, which, in essence, offer Tex- Mex food like burritos for less money than a full-service restaurant. However, this early success is already subject to attack, as new competition will come from Baja Fresh, which was acquired last June by Wendy's International. According to Cheryl Mullin, a franchise attorney in Dallas: "This is the essence of competition. When the new kids strike upon something exciting, the big boys will step in and give it a run."
My road-trip observations back up my review of franchised convenience store growth, or lack thereof-this segment is essentially flat. Hotel chains also seem to be struggling as a result of oversaturation. Pamela Mills, who's in charge of the franchise law section of Chicago-based Baker and McKenzie, believes the future of franchising will come from those offering innovative takes on the service industry. "We'll see an insurgence of greater corporate outsourcing of traditional in-house functions, as well as structure coming to such emerging industries as black mold abatement." This emerging trend in outsourcing corporate functions is exemplified by new franchisor HR First Contact, which has four locations that provide pre-employment screening services, including drug testing and background testing, for its corporate clients.
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The team did not announce terms of the deal. Reiff, an offensive tackle at Iowa, said Monday he was happy to have the contract done.
The Lions took Reiff with the 23rd pick in the draft. He will join an explosive offense led by quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson, but the Lions weren't consistently effective running the ball last season.
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