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An intricate double row of hemstitching embellishes this classic tablecloth. Woven of 100% linen, it provides an elegant neutral backdrop for many different styles of dinnerware. It's an excellent choice for all sorts of occasions, from patio lunches to formal dinners. Machine-wash. Imported. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
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Machine-wash in cold water (40°C /105°F) on gentle cycle. Wash with like colors using a color-safe detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble-dry on low heat and remove promptly, or line dry. Steam iron as needed. For best results, we recommend dry-cleaning.
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At Williams-Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, items shipped direct from the vendor, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
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Outfit Inspiration: Ease Into The Boho Trend
Check back every day in August for back-to-school outfit inspiration from the Seventeen Style Council!
If you're wanting to try a more laid-back, boho style, pair tribal print accessories with preppier stripes, and a structured military jacket. Choosing pieces in classic shapes will help you ease into the trend, so you don't feel like you're wearing a costume!
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Bag: Minnetonka Moccasin Women's El Paso Bag, $37, shoes.com
Maxi Skirt: Maxi Skirt, $17.95, hm.com
Tank Top: Silk Tank, $29, joefresh.com
Jacket: L'Amour Nanette Lepore Military Jacket, $25.99, jcpenney.com

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Anyone who has tackled a do-it-yourself remodel has tasted the challenges of keeping a project on schedule and on budget.
So how do the pros manage a $40 million, two-year, five-phase construction project like the 220,000-square-foot Scheels store in west Billings?
Project manager Tobin "Toby" Basta of Q&D Construction uses numerous software programs and works six months in advance to stay on top of everything.
"We do a tremendous amount with planning and building schedules," he said. "You make it happen upfront."
Most of the surprises are simple communication mix-ups, he said.
Basta uses a sort of construction industry Facebook to communicate with as many as 35 subcontractors who are marshaling 200 to 300 workers.
"It emails all the subcontractors when anything changes," he said. "All parties are looking at the same documents and deadlines."
The architect, R.L. Engebretson of Fargo, N.D., provides hundreds of pages of architectural drawings, the changes marked in red ink.
"This is the master plan. This is the gospel," Basta said, thumbing through a sheaf of oversized plans.
More than two-dozen three-ring notebooks are filled with countless details ranging from footings and foundations, to how to hang an airplane from the ceiling.
"The key is just breaking it down into small pieces," he said.


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Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Opens Fifth Property In Dubai
DUBAI, UAE, January 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
- The group becomes the first international hotel company to operate a property in Al Mamzar with the opening of Moevenpick Hotel Apartments The Square.
Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened its fifth property in Dubai, becoming the first international hotel company in the city's Al Mamzar area of Deira. Moevenpick Hotel Apartments The Square opened on 20 January with 180 superior and deluxe rooms, as well as one- and two-bedroom hotel apartment suites. The property is close to the Al Mamzar Beach Park and other landmarks within Deira, Dubai's historical centre.
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The upscale hotel company of Swiss heritage presently has four Moevenpick properties in operation in Dubai, including Ibn Battuta Gate, Jumeirah Beach, Bur Dubai and Deira. The fifth property will further complement the company's strategic reach in the city and in the area of Deira. Due to its proximity to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Creek, Sharjah, the airport free zone, port and trading centres, Deira remains a vibrant central district where hotels enjoy upwards of 80 per cent occupancy year-round. Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts is optimistic about its future success in the Emirate, given that the existing portfolio in the city achieved an average occupancy of 86 per cent in 2012. The company is pursuing geographical expansion within the Emirate and a sixth property in Jumeirah Lake Towers will also open later this year. "In addition to being the only international hotel company in Al Mamzar, we look forward to differentiate the hotel by providing the Swiss quality, value and five-star service which Moevenpick is renowned for," said Chadi Gedeon, general manager of Moevenpick Hotel Apartments The Square. "Our hotel is ideal for families, executive travellers and long-stay guests. I strongly believe that our stylish and contemporary-design hotel apartments, coupled with our friendly approach, will provide both short and long-term guests with a memorable stay." Each of the rooms and apartments at Moevenpick Hotel Apartments The Square Dubai are appointed with a convenient kitchenette, making it homely while still providing all the comfort and services of a hotel. The property has also attained the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) classification as 'Deluxe Hotel Apartments', the highest standard of hotel apartments in Dubai. The Spices, a contemporary all day dining restaurant, has a culinary repertoire that includes exotic Asian creations and classic international dishes. At the rooftop swimming pool, cocktails, light snacks and shisha can be enjoyed. On the sixth floor, a fully-equipped fitness centre is available while executive guests benefit from four meeting venues with natural daylight and garden views.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Zack Fair (Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7) – Cosplay of the Day
The weekend is so close that we can almost taste its relaxing goodness. As we look back over the week in preparation for some rest and relaxation, why don't we also take a peek at the past of one of our favorite video game franchises? With that said, let's check out Zack Fair, from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7, in the Cosplay of the Day.
Zack Fair was Cloud Strife's best friend and the one who gave him the iconic Buster Sword. He loved serving in SOLDIER and wanted to follow in Sephiroth's footsteps and make it to 1st Class. There were also some romantic sparks between him and Aeris Gainsborough, before she ever met Cloud or sold flowers. In fact, it was because of Zack she wore her famous pink bow.
This is Aoki, a Russian cosplayer from the Lifestream cosplay team. He looks so much like Zack in the photos shown below, that it's tough to discern whether or not he's an in-game render. His SOLDIER uniform is on point and he looks ready to fight for Shinra at any moment.
See more of his cosplay work, which includes characters from other video games like Devil May Cry, on his deviantART.
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Richard Bell
Richard Bell was born and brought up in Yorkshire, on the northeast coast of the UK, and has been an avid traveler all his life (he has now explored more than 100 countries). His first job was working as a purser on cruise ships for P&O and Princess Cruises, including a stint on that infamous vessel the Love Boat. Richard has been a guide now for almost 20 years and leads exclusively for Wilderness Travel in Europe and Nepal. His passion for the outdoors is as great as it ever was, and he is always eager to share his wealth of experience and enthusiasm for the culture, stunning scenery, varied cuisine, and natural history of these fascinating areas. He makes his home in Cornwall in southwest England, and when not leading trips, tends to his fruit and vegetable garden, loves to cook (he derives inspiration for his culinary efforts from the many countries he has visited), and, with his wife, often travels back to the same places where he leads trips to explore even further. Now in his 60s, Richard says he has graduated with honors from the University of Life, and is delighted to be able to share his experiences with our travelers.
Upcoming Trips:
Normandy and Brittany, May 6-16, 2015
England Coast to Coast, May 24-June 6, 2015
Hiking in Cornwall, June 20-29, 2015
Hiking Norway's Fjord Country, July 7-17, 2015
England Coast to Coast, July 26-August 8, 2015
England Coast to Coast, August 23-September 5, 2015
Hiking in Cornwall, September 7-16, 2015
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail, September 24-October 2, 2015
Client Testimonials:
Richard was responsive, responsible, enlightening, enjoyable traveling companion and excellent tour leader; paid attention to all details, left nothing to chance; flexible; on the look out for unforseen opportunities that we might be interested in and enjoy.Terry D., Palm Springs, CA
Hiking in the Slovenian Alps
I think Richard enjoys his job and it shows. He was very helpful in finding us fine traditional handicrafts.Sharon K., Burnsville MN
Ultimate Everest
I thoroughly enjoyed hiking with Richard. I found him to be very capable, professional, and personable. After my second WT trip, it's hard to decide whether to chose my third trip (WT, of course) by destination or by leader!Mary Jo B., Franklin WI
Hiking the Haute Route
Richard is on top of everything—fun to be with and cares about each and everyone. This is the second trip with Richard and one of the reasons we decided to take the Croatia trip.Margaret S., Bend, OR
Sailing the Dalmatian Coast
Richard was his usual ubiquitous self! Always there. Always helpful and attentive. Then, without being noticeable, off making arrangements for meals or guides or transportation or other client's needs. Loads of fun! The best!Jack S., Bend, OR
Sailing the Dalmatian Coast
Hang on to Richard Bell—he's the best guide ever!Jane Koester, Wilmington DE
Slovenia: Hiking the Julian Alps
I always enjoy traveling with Richard. He does all the 'behind-the-scenes' work to avoid any problems.Jack H., Cockeysville, MD
Istria and the Islands of the Adriatic
We enjoyed Richard as a leader. He was very knowledgeable about history and was also a great chef!Mary M., Stillwater MN
Absolutely fantastic. I can't begin to tell you how good he is!Michael H., Jennings, LA
Hike to the Matterhorn
Good leadership skills, intimate knowledge of the route, handler of important details, and always enthusiastic about the venture each day.Paul L., Chicago Il
Tour du Mont Blanc
This was my first trip with Richard Bell and he is one of your best trip leaders. He is charming, witty, and hilariously funny.Judith K., South Portland, ME
Medieval France: The Lot Valley
Richard is awesome; he has a great sense of humor and absolutely took care of us, and as we had such a small group, really got know each of us. His passion for not just this trip, but others he guides is simply infectious.Darlene R., APO, AE
Medieval France: The Lot Valley
Richard was great. He has a great energy, is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, helpful, humorous, and a warm guy.Steve T., Santa Rosa, CA
Medieval France: The Lot Valley
My wife and I really enjoyed Richard. It was our first trip with him, but it won't be the last.Larry S., Boise, ID
Castles and Caves of Dordogne
Richard generously shared his extensive knowledge of the culture and local cuisine—it made for a very enjoyable experience at mealtimes.Linda K., Toronto, Ontario
England Coast to Coast
Richard exemplifies a WT guide. Excellent interaction skills, and genuinely concerned about clients enjoying themselves. Great sense of humor!Paul W., Gainesville, FL
Hiking Norway's Fjord Country
Richard was absolutely phenomenal in every way.... organizationally, on the hikes, in the pubs. His humor, knowledge, and enthusiasm were unparalleled.Kate F., Santa Monica, CA
England Coast to Coast
Richard is a fantastic leader with seemingly unlimited energy and good cheer.Mark S., Boulder, CO
England Coast to Coast
Richard's attention to detail, conscientiousness, and very caring attitude make him a topnotch guide. Wonderful!Lynne M., Portola Valley, CA
England Coast to Coast
Richard was friendly, fun, energetic, and very sensitive to the needs of all of the participants. I would love to do another trip with him.Karen P., San Marino, CA
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail
Richard puts his ALL into everything! He is a most capable Trip Leader and an exceptionally entertaining man that looks to creating the most cohesive group.Harriet M., Santa Barbara, CA
England Coast to Coast
Richard is the most organized, knowledgeable, and thoughtful guide I have ever had. I was so happy to meet him and enjoy his beautiful country through his eyes.Ellie Z., Bethesda, MD
England Coast to Coast
Richard Bell was excellent; very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about history, culture, and plants. He is a delight to travel with.Nancy P., Newton Upper Falls, MA
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Making use of the online timer to Enhance Performance
From MN150
One of many ways in which individuals have used the online stopwatch is to nurture some self-control in whatever they're doing. One of tough discipline regimes that are required very by the activities is meditation. With yoga the client is likely to focus on the specific action and maintain that focus for a long period of time. There isn't space for enjoying about when meditating because the effectiveness of the meditation is immediately from the power of the man to deliver some sort of results after a lengthy program of concentrated energy. Some of the directions on the yoga schedule need to be done in accordance with a strict schedule that leaves no space for the weak hearted. The person can be helped by the stopwatch to maintain their concentrate on the task at hand rather than wandering into they that will be distracted by the different territories from the core functionality of the yoga. It is extremely regrettable that many people are simply unable to provide the kind of concentrated energy that meditation requires despite the best will in the planet. With the stopwatch they have a fighting possibility.
People who have to produce work on the web based on a rigorous time schedule may use the online timer to provide their targets with the minimal fuss possible. In this they have to concentrate on some of the aspects of the activities that they are doing and then spend a particular timeframe for them. If they could muster enough discipline to complete the initial phases, it will be relatively easy to provide the sort of speed that will get them the leads to the end. The worst point that they can do is to blow off the impulse to supply on the period as the on-line stop-watch counts down to the timeline. In fact it might be said that the stop-watch is some thing of a deadline checker because it is able to place specific difficulties on the person in its own special ways without interfering in the delivery of the job. Those who used the online stopwatch on a long-term basis will find few problems in dealing with some of its characteristics and will really delight in achieving their goals.
The bottom line is that everybody may use the on-line stopwatch in the way that they feel suits their reasons and stops them from losing time unnecessarily. In other phrases, the stopwatch permits for personal program to create bespoke solutions that handle a special aspect of the delivery of great services. One may select the manner that they use the on-line stopwatch and this sort of versatility is one of the vital issues that has managed to get very popular with web customers across the Earth. There are no strict frameworks to prevent the folks from making their own perspectives on the on-line stopwatch from time to time to be able to make sure that they are still providing very large quality solutions for the general public.
online timer provides several excellent stopwatches and countdown timer tools. One especially example is the on-line Egg Timer countdown which is excellent for sessions, or exams. Resources and all of the features are downloadable, accessible full screen, and free.


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Since 1978, USA Baseball has honored the top amateur baseball player in the country with the Golden Spikes Award. The award is sponsored by Major League Baseball and presented in partnership with the Rod Dedeaux Foundation. It is presented each year to the player who best exhibits exceptional on-field ability and exemplary sportsmanship.
In 2013, San Diego infielder Kris Bryant, the No. 2 pick in the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft, won the prestigious award. Past winners also include Terry Francona (1980), Will Clark (1985), Robin Ventura (1988), Jason Varitek (1994), J.D. Drew (1997), Mark Prior (2001), Jered Weaver (2004), Tim Lincecum (2006), David Price (2007), Buster Posey (2008), Stephen Strasburg (2009), Bryce Harper (2010), Trevor Bauer (2011) and Mike Zunino (2012).
2014 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award presented by Major League Baseball
When the Golden Spikes Award is presented to the top amateur player on July 17, it will mark the seventh year in a row the award has been presented via an awards show to the entire country.
USA Baseball will compile an initial list of more than 200 candidates for the award. The list is based on recommendations and will include rolling nominations as well, to ensure that all players are considered. USA Baseball officials have reviewed this list with a select voting body and unveiled the 2014 Golden Spikes Award Watch List on Feb. 14.
On Thursday, April 10, USA Baseball officials will cut the list of players to 50 names. A month later, USA Baseball officials will once again trim the number of players down and release the 30-man watch list on Thursday, May 8. The list of semifinalists will be announced on Tuesday, May 27, and that list will then be sent to a voting body consisting of past USA Baseball National Team coaches and press officers, members of the media that closely follow the amateur game, select professional baseball personnel and former Golden Spikes Award winners, representing a group of more than 200 voters in total.
Fan voting* will once again be a part of the Golden Spikes Award in 2014. May 27 will also mark the day when college baseball fans from across the country will be able to vote for their favorite player for the Golden Spikes Award on GoldenSpikesAward.com. As part of this selection process all voters will be asked to choose three players from the list of 21 names. On Tuesday, June 3, USA Baseball will announce the three finalists, and voting will once again commence that same day.
The 2014 Golden Spikes Award trophy will then be presented on Thursday, July 17.
Important 2014 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award dates include:
Friday, Feb. 14: 60-man preseason Watch List released, shaped by USA Baseball officials and advisors
Thursday, April 10: 50-man midseason Watch List released, shaped by USA Baseball officials and advisors
Thursday, May 8: 30-man Watch List released, shaped by USA Baseball officials and advisors
Tuesday, May 27: Semifinalists announced, selected by USA Baseball officials; semifinalist voting begins; voters to select three
Friday, May 30: Deadline to vote for finalists, 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, June 3: Finalists announced; finalist voting begins; voters to select one
Friday, June 13: Deadline to vote for winner, 5 p.m. ET
Thursday, July 17: Golden Spikes Award presentation
*The "fans" will be treated as one "voter" in the voting process for the 2014 Golden Spikes Award, and their vote will count for ~0.5% of the overall vote (one of 219 voters in the committee). In the semifinalist round the three players receiving the highest percentage of the fan vote will each receive one vote from the "fans." In the finalist round, the one player receiving the highest percentage of the fan vote will receive one vote from the "fans."


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Thank you for being my nurse. - page 2
As nurses, we consider it a good day's work when nobody has yelled at us or thrown bedpans at us. When we hear, "Thank you for being my nurse; you are so kind," it borders on the near miraculous. ... Read More
0Oct 26, '11 by maelstrom143Truly a blessing when you are able to make such a difference in someone's recovery. Thank you so much for sharing such a special story with us.
1Oct 27, '11 by frenchfroggyRNThank you for your wonderful story. It brought tears to my eyes, This is what makes you want to be a nurse, and makes all the crap we put up with worth it.sirisha velakkayala likes this.
0Nov 7, '11 by sirisha velakkayalai really liked it... we should appreciate the nurse for being so kind nd devotion for her profession... it melted my heart
0Nov 25, '11 by pete_Wow, I'm not the emotional type, but that story brought a tear to my eye.
I'm definitely going to send my nurses chrissy cards now, I know who most are, except for one, who wheeled me down to surgery, whom I'd like to thank the most, she was from the cardio ward and filling in at the neuro ward. Two years ago I had an 'it's my time' moment when diagnosed with a 37mm brain tumor, just 4 weeks ago, I finally had surgery to remove it after treatment had shrunk it to 25mm.
I was there with my wife and daughter beside me, I could tell that our situation affected my nurse, I think she mast have thought about her family and being in the same position. Before going into surgery she somehow managed to get me to relax, perhaps she just made me feel like I was in good hands, she did this without it being said, I almost fell asleep, so when on the operating table I went under in a relaxed state. I suspect this helped me immensely during later recovery, they let me out of the ICU 16 hours after my op, when I was up walking around and had been allowed to shower myself.
It bothers me that she hasn't seen me after surgery. I think I'll put on a suit (so she can see me as strong and healthy, instead of sick and vulnerable) and see if I can't find her next time I'm at the hospital.


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1.What, if any, connections do you see between learning and computer/video game playing?
Play and learning are very closely related in the human psyche. Play is the innate mechanism by which humans learn about reality. This explains why genuine learning is fun -- it's so close to play. However, schools have managed to take the play -- and therefore the fun -- out of learning. Videogames are extremely powerful educational devices; players learn the game's rules and techniques with amazing rapidity. The problem is, the material they teach is devoid of any socially redeeming value. Oops.
2. What connection, if any, do you see between computer games and the teaching of writing at either the high school or college level?
None whatsoever. Good writing requires mental skills that are absent in computer games. Moreover, such mental skills are at present beyond the reach of our knowledge of algorithmic techniques -- we don't know how to compute good writing. Hence we cannot design any kind of interactive application that helps people learn good writing skills.
3. What do you suppose might be an interesting computer game for the teaching of writing (either currently out or not yet imagined)?
I cannot imagine any such product at the current time. For such a product to be created, we would need algorithms that permit us to algorithmically determine what constitutes good writing. Now, it's certainly possible to create simple-minded algorithms that assess such things as sentence length, abstruseness of vocabulary, even degrees of indirect reference. It's also possible to design algorithms that check for some of the simpler grammatical errors. Thus, it's conceivable that we could create a "good writing" evaluation algorithm that would provide simple advisory commentary.
But the real issues of good writing -- clarity of thought and expression -- cannot be evaluated by a computer and will not be possible to evaluate by computer until computers understand the reality in which people live. The classic example here is the sentence "Time flies like an arrow", which means just one thing to humans but has three possible meanings to the computer, depending upon whether the first word is assumed to be a noun, a verb, or an adjective. Or consider the knowledge of human behavior required to understand this sentence: "I knew my marriage was over when I returned home early from a business trip and found my best friend's car parked in my driveway at 2:00 AM."
So what can be done? Not much. I suggest that you look at my Deikto language system at storytron.com to get an idea of how computers might be used for sentence-diagramming exercises. Perhaps it would be possible to take the old Basic English vocabulary, implement it in something like my Deikto system, and let youngsters play with it to learn the structures of language.


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Thank You Notes 101
"Thank You Notes 101" is the title I decided to give this blog post because it's better for SEO, but I really wanted to name it "Why Bother With Thank You Notes" or "Thank You Notes and then some…"
I know a lot of folks think that thank you notes are more in the realm of etiquette, but I believe they are not only a sign that someone has good manners, they also indicate what I refer to as "basic business savvy." Not much else creates the same impression or positive social capital as a well written, genuine and timely thank you note. (Earlier this year, I even wrote about a "Best Thank You Note Contest" I came across.)
I've always found that the end of the year is a great time to turn the "To Do" of holiday card writing into an enjoyable gratitude exercise and use it to write personal thank you notes to:
- Clients
- Business/referral partners
- Vendors
- Managers
- Employees
- Neighbors
- Others
Try to make sure your notes include sentiments like the ones I've used or have received over the years:
"I am proud that you think so highly of Bella Domain that you recommended our services to one of your clients. Many thanks for your thoughtfulness."
"I hardly know how to express my gratitude for your assistance; without it, the deal would never have closed."
"Your kindness and responsiveness during a very stressful time were deeply appreciated."
"Words cannot express the heartfelt thanks of my team. Your assistance was invaluable."
"I was so glad you were able to attend. Your insightful questions helped put the client's challenges in a whole new light."
"I appreciated the opportunity to learn the ropes from a real rock star like you."
"My time is your time – anytime."
"You were very kind to take time to meet with me about developers. I hope to have the opportunity to return the favor when you're ready to talk about your launch."
"The gift of time is priceless. Thanks for the countless hours you devoted to the WITI proposal."
"We think you have just redefined 'above and beyond.' The presentation deck was more than anyone could have imagined."
"I know you had to put aside some important projects to complete the proposal deck. I just wanted to tell you how much it meant to us. Please use this gift card to take your team out on our behalf."
"Your efforts added a new dimension to the scope of our upcoming social media project. Thanks for being there when it mattered."
"I just wanted to let you know that I never take clients for granted. I will do everything possible to continue to deserve your business."
"Many things have changed since we started doing business together. One thing has not: I value our relationship and will do all I can to strengthen it in the coming year."
In lieu of a gift
Now, granted, some of the vendors or employees you're thanking might prefer, and even warrant, a gift card along with the note (see below). However, when you can't afford gifts, or it's not appropriate because of a corporate policy, a well-written thank you note creates a lasting impression and is often posted up on a bulletin board and glanced at all year long. I recently read that President Clinton advised Oprah to write thank you notes in letterform and kept to a single page so they'd be easier for the recipient to frame and hang on a wall. Not exactly what I'm talking about here, but it proves my point. People hang onto thank you notes and the gratitude or recognition within them.
When I managed a large team of what I like to affectionately refer to as "junior mints" (either directly or indirectly), as the VP of Research Operations at a past employer in Chicago, each year-end I would take time throughout the month of December to personalize a holiday card for each member of my staff. I couldn't afford to buy them each a gift, but I could take the time to write a note thanking them for specific things they'd done during the year or to recognize their unique talents and contributions to the company. I knew the notes were received as I'd hoped when I would still see them hanging on the cube or office walls of the recipients long after the holidays had past and into the next year.
So why not take some time this year to write thank you notes/holiday cards and put some thought into how specific people have helped you in your business, career or life in 2010 and tell them how grateful you are that they're in your network? You'll be surprised at how good you'll feel when you write them and how much good karma you'll experience once you pass them onto the deserving recipients.
When a gift is appropriate
One word of caution though, if you have biz or referral partners that have sent revenue generating business, or other types of significant opportunities your way, think very carefully about what else you could do to show your gratitude this year. If you haven't reciprocated or offered them some form of trade, well, that's just bad business savvy. And, if you're not sure how you can reciprocate or what they might value in trade, simply ASK THEM.
BTW, as a biz owner you're allowed gift allowances as a business expense (here's a WomenEntrepreneur.com article covering this), so if you don't have a formal referral program in place (which I recommend), or don't extend some form of a gesture of thanks other than an email, you just might see fewer opportunities or leads sent your way next year. I'm just saying…..
To whom do I write the thank you card?
As tough as things have been for most of us these past few years (we're definitely included in this), I feel that I have so much for which to be grateful this Thanksgiving and now just need to know to whom I write the thank you card?
Between finally getting out of dreary and "frosty" Seattle, thanks to Keith (my incredibly creative and talented husband) landing an amazing opportunity at what we're pretty certain is his dream interactive agency in San Francisco, and a healthy and happy enough circle of family and friends, I thought I had been blessed enough. However, by seriously shaking things up in our lives and shifting the energy around this year, it appears the universe is now directing some of that famous California sunshine on the many seeds I've planted these past few years.
So, why do I want to share some of what I have to be grateful for today? Well, beside it being Thanksgiving, and simply wanting to share my excitement over recent events, I think it is worth explaining that the type of content creation, publicity and media exposure I share below demonstrates what I can also do for my clients. It took plenty of hard, smart and efficient work, and a little bit of good fortune, but it was mainly strategy, tactics and persistent follow-up that made most of what I share below happen.
Some of the most significant sprouting is around my writing and content creation in the form of the little seedling that is my book, "I'm at a Networking Event–Now What???" I'd say this little sprout is well on its way to becoming a nice sturdy plant and I have my incredible network of friends, family, contacts, colleagues and fans for helping me get the word out and consistently supporting my efforts in promoting my networking manifesto. Plus, doing a few 12 Rules of Effective Networking webinars for some non-profits has brought me more good karma than I ever could have imagined and has enabled me to reach way more people than the number of folks that have attended my PIF (pay it forward) Parties to date. I've seen the direct correlation between those webinars and the opportunities that have recently come my way, as well as the new Facebook fans, Twitter followers, Bella Domain Networking group members on LinkedIn, email/blog subscribers and more.
Earlier this year, I was also fortunate enough to get selected as a columnist for WomenEntrepreneur.com where my third article for my Networking is Connecting column was recently picked up by FoxNews.com (of all places). Then, within a few days of that happening, and thanks to a Google alert, I found out that my book was in the #1 spot on the Inc.com 2010 Holiday Gift Guide for business books! Whaaah?? Such a gift! And with any luck, I'll soon get to break-even with my publisher, Mitchell Levy of Happy About!
(Soon after the above we noticed that my book was finally ranked less than 100K on Amazon again and was ranked #44,867! It had been in the coveted less-than-100K rank soon after it was released, about a year ago this month.)
Lastly, after spotting the Inc.com recognition, and a few days of jumping up and down with excitement, yesterday, I learned (thanks to another Google alert) that, most likely due to all the activity around these things, I was the featured columnist on the WomenEntrepreneur.com home page! Sweet!
Now, to whom do you think I should write the thank you card?? Kind of a hard call isn't it? Happy Thanksgiving all and please let me know if there is anything I can help YOU be thankful for by next Turkey Day!
Read MoreLearning to Love LinkedIn Tip #3
LinkedIn is a great tool for doing follow up after meeting someone at an event, for coffee or when you've exchanged business cards after a long flight back from the east coast. I often send LinkedIn invites as my follow up, and then use it to keep in touch and up-to-date with what is happening with the person I've taken some time to get to know.
If you decide to use LinkedIn for this purpose as well, make sure that you are more than occasionally updating your status, while also checking your connections' status updates, links, blogs, announcements, reading lists or whatever else they have shared there.
Try to interact with others when it's relevant and sincere, and use it as a way to send support, congrats, resources, news or info you think they might truly find useful. And, whatever you do, don't use it to try to "leverage the useless." (More on that in my next book!)
Read MoreA "Best Thank You" contest
Kudos to the University of Washington (UW) School of Law Career Planning folks for having a "Best Thank You" contest for the law students to enter because as they note in the blog post, "Networking with a good reputation as a trustworthy, amicable, and fair professional with integrity and the client's interests at heart is the ideal every lawyer should aspire to." What do the 2 winners get? A box of Thank You cards, of course, courtesy of Papyrus in the University Village. Nice!
As I note in my book, timely follow-up in the form of a handwritten thank you note is, hands down, STILL one of the best ways to be memorable!
p.s. Just wish they had the correct use of quotes AFTER the punctuation throughout the blog post.
You can check out another blog post about thank you notes HERE.
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My 3 Starbucks freebies
Today, I submitted what I consider 3 freebie Ask SandyJK answers to their "Got a great idea?" site and have already seen at least one other comment that's in agreement with the "No Need to Say Thank You" policy Sbux appears to support:
3 ideas from BellaD:
First off, the login from my starbucks.com registration should have populated the login when I was redirected to the Got an Idea site.
2nd, happy that y'all finally came up with a motivator to get people to register their cards (besides tracking just how much serious coin we are spending w/Sbux) in the form of free "extras" etc, but you really need to take it a step further. It's time to add $5 for every $100 spent or better yet $5 for every $50 loaded, etc. People should GET SOMETHING for their loyalty to your brand, company, employees, etc.
3rd – train partners to say "THANK YOU" instead of the all too common, "here ya go" or "there ya go" or "have a good one." none of these are acceptable until AFTER a thank you (for spending your money here instead of Tully's, Caribou, Peets, etc) has been said. What is the deal with this? It happens all the time, in most any location or city….sad. Premium products require premium service to go along with the purchase experience.
Glad you've started this program! SJK
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Fiserv, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides financial services technology worldwide. The companys Payments and Industry Products segment offers electronic bill payment and presentment, card-based transaction processing and network services, ACH transaction processing, account-to-account transfer products, and person-to-person payments; Internet and mobile banking systems; and related services, including document and payment card production and distribution, check processing and imaging, source capture systems, and lending and risk management products and services. This segment also provides investment account processing services for separately managed accounts, card and print personalization services, and fraud and risk management products and services. Its Financial Institution Services segment offers account processing services, item processing and source capture services, loan origination and servicing products, cash management and consulting services, and other products and services that support various types of financial transactions to banks, thrifts, and credit unions. The company also provides consumer and business payments solutions, such as account-to-account transfer, account opening and funding, data aggregation, small business invoicing and payments, and person-to-person payments services. It serves banks, thrifts, credit unions, investment management firms, leasing and finance companies, retailers, merchants, and government agencies. Fiserv, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin.


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The world may have said farewell to the Dodge Viper late last week, but we've chosen to celebrate 19 years of production, not mourn it.
Think you know your snake history? We've rounded up a crop of Vipers, Viper variants, or Viper-powered vehicles for this week's guessing game. Think you know what's featured in the photo above? Send us your best guess in the comments section below.
Did You Surmise Yesterday's Snake?
We have to give a shout-out to Facebook fan Ryan O'Keefe, who hit the nail right on its head. "Maximum" Bob Lutz had the luxury of parking his keester behind the wheel of multiple Vipers during his tenure at Chrysler, including this GTS Coupe, which served as the pace car of the 1996 Indianapolis 500.
Arguably, the Viper's second (and final) gig as Indy pace car went much smoother than its first. In 1991, Dodge had planned on running a modified Stealth R/T -- which was co-developed with Mitsubishi -- as the official pace vehicle. Critics -- including the UAW -- panned using a partially-Japanese vehicle at an "all-American" race. Chrysler reacted by replacing the Stealth (which was recently sold at auction) with an early Viper RT/10 prototype.


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If you were the CEO of a profitable company, would you want all of your employees working against one another? Would you want all of your employees unwilling to share their good ideas for improving on the companys productivity? How long would such a business stay afloat if such unproductive behavior was allowed in the workplace?
The employees of a successful business work together (its a team effort) for the good of the company and the companys customers. The employees dont divide into two separate groups and then decide to constantly disagree with one another. What good could ever come to fruition by two groups of quarrelsome employees? We should ask our governmental officials (our employees) this question: Are you working for the good of America or are you working solely for the good (?) of a get-nothing-good-done party?
Our governmental employees in Washington simply put all of their ideas together and then choose the best one. Right? Wrong. This would be the right, logical and sensible thing to do, but doing what is right is no longer an attainable goal in Washington. Why? Because our employees in Washington are of this fallacious mindset: My idea must be chosen and approved or it is divisive and diversionary time. Opportunities to achieve something good for America now end in unproductive stalemate after unproductive stalemate. Doing what is right for the American people has become a nonexistent entity in Washington.
Even though we have many intellectuals working (?) for us in Washington, even the simplest of problems are not being addressed nor resolved. Why? Could it be because of their infantile behavior (everyone demanding his or her way)? The majority of our employees (governmental) would be given the heave-ho if they worked anywhere else.
Our employees (governmental) need to do their duty to Americas citizens and become concerned and responsible employees. They need to stop acting like spoiled adolescents. This should never become any employees main concern and intent: If all attention is not focused on little ol me, then I am going to react like a spoiled child, break down, and let loose with a rageful tantrum.
Our governmental officials (our employees) in Washington need to do what all other employees are required to do and are expected to accomplish in their place of employment - work together!


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1 But after Xerxes' anger had cooled, he began thinking about Vashti and what she had done and the decree he had made. | 1 Later when the anger of King Xerxes had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and what he had decreed about her. |
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January 18, 2007
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has launched an extensive investigation into misconduct within the county's community college district.
Wednesday morning, deputies with search warrants confi scated a bevy of internal records and computer equipment from multiple campuses.
The sheriff's investigators have primarily focused on fraud cases at the Maricopa County Community College District from the past fi ve years. Those cases have been documented by internal auditors and included fi ndings of falsifi ed enrollment, theft, misappropriation of scholarship money and nepotism.
"There's a lot of smoke there and we're going to try and put out the fi re," Sheriff Joe Arpaio said.
Deputies served warrants at the colleges in Mesa, Scottsdale and Estrella Mountain in Phoenix and the district's headquarters in Tempe.
The sheriff's investigation is in its infancy. Arpaio said he does not know whether it will produce criminal charges
against any current or past college employees.
Wednesday's searches followed a flurry of media reports about misconduct at the nation's largest junior college system. The Tribune published a series of articles in October detailing the fraud cases now targeted by the sheriff.
The newspaper found that malfeasance had gone for years largely unpunished, with colleges routinely shifting troublesome employees to new jobs or allowing them to resign quietly. When criminal activity surfaced, district officials did not notify law enforcement.
MCCCD Chancellor Rufus Glasper acknowledged the Tribune's findings and began several internal inquiries to find weaknesses in the district's policies that allowed problems to persist for years.
"Any time we are made aware of potential wrongdoing, we will investigate and we will take action," Glasper said Wednesday in a prepared statement.
At the colleges, the scene was chaotic.
Students were attending classes on the second day of the semester while deputies blocked off buildings, pored over stacks of records and trucked away possible evidence.
Mesa Community College's cashier's office was closed, forcing students to postpone paying tuition or asking why they have not received financial aid checks.
Deputies reviewing materials at MCC refused to comment. Arpaio said he would not disclose what was removed from each college or what possible wrongdoing it was related to.
In 2003, a district auditor found that at least $4,900 in travel cash had gone missing from the Mesa campus' athletic department, records show. That inquiry began when a cashier reported that unused cash advances had never been returned.
The performing arts center and music buildings at Scottsdale Community College were scoured for hours Wednesday and photographed. Deputies checked employees to ensure no one attempted to smuggle out documents.
Virginia Stahl, vice president for student affairs at the Scottsdale campus, said investigators were looking for documents tied to the Maricopa Institute for Art and Entertainment Technology.
An auditor found that for several years, the performing arts program had enrolled its employees and relatives in classes to protect them from cancellation and took thousands of dollars in scholarships to pay its bills that should have gone to other students.
The Tribune investigation discovered that the program's director had been paid tens of thousands of dollars for work his salary already covered and for work he never did.
SCC is up for reaccreditation, which will determine if the college can continue to offer degrees.
A reaccreditation team is scheduled to inspect the campus next month, but the sheriff's investigation is not expected to influence the process, Stahl said.
"We're doing business as usual. We're serving our students," she said.
Arpaio said his deputies also gave a court order to MCC's Business & Industry Institute. Glasper recently put the institute's director on administrative leave over concerns — first aired in local press reports — that she misappropriated district funds.
However, district spokeswoman Chris Chesrown said the colleges do not know that deputies removed anything from the institute's offices in downtown Mesa.
"The sheriff's department refused to give the district's legal counsel a copy of any warrant that may have been served" on the business institute, Chesrown said.
MCCCD had for weeks provided Arpaio's investigators with all the materials they had requested, Chesrown said. As a result, district officials expressed confusion as to why the sheriff sought court orders to pry open the colleges.
County Attorney Andrew Thomas confirmed that the colleges had cooperated but said the warrants were still necessary. He declined to elaborate.
Arpaio said his office began its probe about a month ago, but wouldn't say what prompted it.
Jerry Walker, a district governing board member and Glasper critic, said it might not have begun in Arpaio's office.
On election night in November, a week after the Tribune series ran, Walker said he was at a party with Thomas and approached the top prosecutor.
"I'd asked him if he would please help us get to the bottom of all this," Walker said, "and he said that he was involved in it."
— Tribune writers Gary Grado and Mike Sakal contributed to this report.


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27 The LORD was with Joshua. News about him spread throughout the land. | 27 So the LORD was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout the land. |
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Tue, Feb 26, 13 at 8:09
Hello. I am in need of some help. I only have a tiny pond, and last autumn I took out the baskets with Iris ensata and Lythrum salicaria in, as they need drier conditions in winter. The Iris are starting to regrow now. Is it too soon to put them back? Thanks. Daisy |
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you should be o.k.. your in a fairly warm climate.I don't see why not. |
- Posted by daisyincrete 10? (My Page) on Thu, Feb 28, 13 at 0:47
So beautiful! I am in Zone 7 and left my things in the pond all winter. They are still green and even one iris that did not seem to grow at all last year has started shooting up. It's still very cold here but things are looking good so far. |
How pretty! So jealous of your weather. it's cold here too...I hate it. I have 2 houses & both have ponds. The iris are in the stream.When I shut down for the winter I just let them there in their pots.They sprout right back every year...........Tough little buggers. |
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Easy,Quick and family friendly
(37 Recipes) Created by SCHOLLINLYNN
Recipes in this Collection
Very Good 4.4/5
(64 ratings)
Cookbook creator says: this is in the oven right now! easy and delicious we use skinless chicken breasts and have Alexias sweet potato fries in the oven with it Submitted by CAGUILAR515 Carbs: 9.4g | Fat: 1.1g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 82.6
Cookbook creator says: everyone loves these even my husband who doesn't really care for smoothies or shakes.We use light vanilla soy milk though:) Submitted by MISTERKRISTA Carbs: 67.3g | Fat: 11.6g | Fiber: 10.1g | Protein: 8.3g | Calories: 359.8
Incredible! 5.0/5
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This meatless variation on biscuits and gravy is a wonderful low-fat alternative to a hearty breakfast. Submitted by POKEYLILPIGEON Carbs: 37.2g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 9g | Protein: 14.6g | Calories: 222.7
A quick and easy dinner that is also low in fat, this chicken casserole is perfect for busy nights. Submitted by LYZ219 Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 7.3g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 36.8g | Calories: 284.2
Incredible! 5.0/5
(1 rating)
Cookbook creator says: Not the healthiest considering its a lot of my 1200 calories a day, however, my husband and kids love it. I just eat less than a portion Submitted by DEBKNUTH Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 39.6g | Calories: 466.8
Incredible! 5.0/5
(3 ratings)
Fast way to get fruit and a dairy product. specially if on the go. Submitted by SONQUE Carbs: 35.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 150.6
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Strawberry-Banana smoothie with yogurt. Great for breakfast. I use frozen strawberries and bananas. Peel banana, break into small pieces, put in ziplock bag and freeze. Submitted by EYEMASUCCESS Carbs: 63.9g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 6.1g | Protein: 14.4g | Calories: 348.5
Frozen bananas rival soft serve when given a whirl in the food processor. No cholesterol and no added sugar, just creamy and sweet bananas! Submitted by STEPFANIER Carbs: 27g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 105.4
A quick and delicious smoothie to satisfy that sweet tooth in a healthy way! Submitted by RAEBRALOP Carbs: 25.7g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 5.3g | Calories: 130.3
Incredible! 5.0/5
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Very easy quick lowfat snack Submitted by JILL1233 Carbs: 12.1g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 64.1
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This comes out so moist, and you cut out most of the fat using applesauce. Submitted by MAGGSR74 Carbs: 32.3g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 147.8
Very Good 4.8/5
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low cal,carb, and fat!and awesome good super easy home cooked dish!! perfect with mash potatoes! kid friendly! Submitted by JMELYN Carbs: 7.7g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 18.4g | Calories: 167.2
Incredible! 5.0/5
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This is from a DIABETIC COOKBOOK Submitted by NHSTITCHER Carbs: 35.7g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 5.3g | Calories: 217.4
Very Good 4.4/5
(16 ratings)
just something I made up Submitted by AMBITIOUSBEAUTY Carbs: 19g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 18g | Calories: 155
Faster, cheaper and just as rich and delicious but so much more healthy than the restaurant versions. Try substituting the unsweetened chocolate Almond Breeze almond milk for a chocolately treat. Submitted by MRSDUDLEY Carbs: 10.5g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 58.4
Very Good 4.2/5
(72 ratings)
Breakfast on the go - just like Mom's pumpkin pie! Submitted by BADPANDA Carbs: 28.2g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 5.3g | Protein: 27.6g | Calories: 263.7
Very Good 4.3/5
(60 ratings)
Make this quiche in the blender. No crust needed - makes its own crust while it bakes Submitted by HPERCY Carbs: 12.4g | Fat: 14.7g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 12.3g | Calories: 227.5
Incredible! 5.0/5
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Submitted by SLJGEMINI75 Carbs: 49.3g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 7.8g | Calories: 343.9
Very Good 4.7/5
(6 ratings)
A pie made by my daughter for her Keepers At Home class. She is 9 years old. Submitted by JAZZERSOUTH Carbs: 24.9g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 4.2g | Calories: 207.8


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Never buy the jarred stuff again! This DIY version is perfectly sweet. Goes perfectly with potato pancakes! Submitted by MEGTHEKIWI Carbs: 23g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 0.3g | Calories: 80.1
This penne pasta salad is a healthier take on a classic cookout side dish. Submitted by STEPFANIER Carbs: 28.1g | Fat: 8.1g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 6.9g | Calories: 189.9
Parsley and capers add flavor to this veggie-packed, heart-healthy dish. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 39.3g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 34g | Calories: 337.7
Garlic lovers, rejoice! This recipe contains a whopping two heads, but the flavor mellows and sweetens when baked. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 12.5g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 28.7g | Calories: 239.3
This light pasta dish has 2 1/2 servings of vegetables in each portion. Submitted by STEPFANIER Carbs: 55g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 13.2g | Protein: 18.6g | Calories: 371.7
This tomato soup is so rich and thick you'll swear it's laden with cream and butter. The trick is really good tomatoes. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 14.3g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 98.9
High in protein & fiber, low in fat, this dish is a complete meal. Submitted by TANCALIEL Carbs: 44.9g | Fat: 9.2g | Fiber: 8.2g | Protein: 38.7g | Calories: 407.5
No forks needed! These sweet, crunchy and buttery hand pies will have you licking your fingers. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 23g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 161.6
You'll love these easy, low-fat blueberry muffins. Submitted by IAMSUCCEEDING Carbs: 21.9g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 102.8
Very Good 4.0/5
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I threw this together with ingredients I had on hand since I couldn't get out to the store because of the snow and it was a hit with my DH and picky daughter. Delicious! Reminded me of a Cuban dish I had in Navarre, Florida while visiting a friend. Carbs: 41.5g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 6.5g | Protein: 26.1g | Calories: 305.9
Very Good 4.5/5
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This was my Puerto Rican grandmother's recipe Submitted by KAREBEAR525 Carbs: 30.8g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 7.8g | Calories: 182
Popular Spanish dish Submitted by WOJNARNL Carbs: 33.2g | Fat: 13.3g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 278.7
Incredible! 5.0/5
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Crockpot recipe Submitted by BLPRETTYGIRL1 Carbs: 69.4g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 7g | Protein: 44.6g | Calories: 506.7
This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 38.4g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 7.4g | Calories: 294.9
Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal. Submitted by SLIMKATIE Carbs: 32.1g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 232.8
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While doing some research on FS and finding an amazing amount of negative things about them and the toxic ingredients they contain, even the no fragrance formulas. I came across this recipe for making your own FS.
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I don't use fabric softener at all - none is required - especially using Charlie's Soap. If you use fabric softener (sheets/liquid) to control static in the dryer, there are other ways to control that without softeners. I see the same problem using hair conditioner as I would fabric softener. Have you ever looked at the list of chemicals and ingredients in it? You are substituting one chemical coating for the one you think you are avoiding...in my opinion. -Grainlady |
I was thinking the same thing about putting a coating on the clothing. I have been using vinegar in the fs dispenser and have had good results, except on the towels. For some reason I can't get them soft. I have some Charlie's soap, but am hesitant to use it because of my hard water and I'm not sure if it will help or hinder my problem of stiff towels. I know I've read to add STPP, but it's not available here and I don't want to order the large bag and then not get positive results and be stuck with something I'm not wanting to use. Janet |
I don't use fabric softener at all. I hang all my laundry then put each load in the dryer for 6 to 10 min. depending how damp they are so they don't get the musty smell when put away. If you want your towels to feel soft, line dry them and use them that way for a month. (the towels will be pretty crunchy) After that time of using them stiff and hard, when you put them in the dryer for a few minutes, they'll feel wonderful - promise. (No need for chemical fabric softener at all.) |
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Try TSP instead of STPP. It's not quite as strong, but it is more plentiful. You should be able to find it at most Lowe's Home Improvement stores. |
Slightly OT: If people object to the ingredients in hair conditioner, do they use it on their hair but not in their laundry? Or do they not use it at all? My hair is so fine, I have to use hair conditioner. I'm just wondering if it's worse to use it in laundry than on hair. This is purely a rhetorical question, as I've never used it in laundry. Taylor - what is TSP? I haven't heard of it. Janet - I've always heard that f/s will decrease towels' absorbency, so I've never used it on them. I do use vinegar in the final rinse and the towels come out very soft and fluffy. I know we don't have hard water (I grew up in a hard-water area, so I know how that affects laundry), but ours isn't soft, either; it's 'medium' (if there is such a term). |
Mara I quit using FS on my towels about a year ago when I began to notice the stale smell in them. In fact, I haven't used FS on anything now for several months, I have been using vinegar instead and have had great results. I think the towels are maybe starting to show some improvement. Maybe it's just taking this long to get all the built up detergent out of them, but at least they are smelling a whole lot better. TSP is Trisodium Phosphate. I given a link at the bottom for info. I have heard of it and plan on getting some to use with the Charlie's, but I'm not sure how much to use. I just thought the recipe I came upon for the homemade FS was interesting and was wondering if anyone had ever tried it. The only things I might ever use FS on again would be some of our fleece items like my robe and a couple throws we use now in the winter. They seem to get pretty static-y. Janet |
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Parenthood has been so good this season, I hope you'll forgive me if I express some disappointment with its season — and what sometimes looked like its series — finale. For a show that at its best likes to keep things unkempt and frowsy, this hour was a mite too neatly tied up with a pretty bow.
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In Aleppo Once: Old Allies Reunite in Syria to Foment Future War |
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The anguished Othello -- fatally fouled in the puppeteer's strings -- pointed to his death-dealing work on behalf of empire in the Syrian city of Aleppo as one of the crowning achievements of his life. Indeed, he re-enacted this bloody imperial service -- against Muslim infidels -- in taking his own life: "And say besides, that in Aleppo once,/Where a malignant and turban'd Turk/Beat a Venetian and traduced the state/I took by the throat the circumcised dog,/And smote him thus." Abu Omar gave an order in Arabic, which was translated into a babble of different languages – Chechen, Tajik, Turkish, French, Saudi dialect, Urdu – and the men retreated in orderly single file, picking their way between piles of smouldering rubbish and twisted plastic bottles toward a house behind the front line where other fighters had gathered. A few days later, in Bab al Hawa, Abdul-Ahad gets a hint of what is likely in store if the shaky rebel alliance of secularists and sectarians (the latter often sharply at odds with each other) overthrows the Damascus regime: more war. At the border post of Bab al Hawa some days later, a confrontation was brewing between the jihadis and Syrian rebels. The standoff between the two groups came to a grisly conclusion, Abdul-Ahad reports: I spoke to the regional commander of the Farouq brigade, a muscular young lieutenant from the southern province of Dara'a called Abdulah Abu Zaid. "I will not allow the spread of Takfiri [the act of accusing other Muslims of apostasy] ideology," he told me in his military compound a few kilometres from the border post. "Not now, not later. The Islam we had during the regime was disfigured Islam and what they are bringing us is also disfigured. The Islam we need is a civil Islam and not the takfiri Islam." As always, while our well-wadded Western interventionists sit safely in glitzy TV studios or cozy Congressional offices and cry havoc, it is others who are devoured by the dogs of war. A hydra-headed, multisided conflict has been unleashed in Syria, and our warmongers are seeking frenziedly at every turn to worsen it. |


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Culture Warrior By Landon Palmer on October 18, 2011 | Be the First To CommentWarning: Some of the links included in this article depict disturbing real-life violence against animals. When we talk about movies, we often talk about representation. And when we talk about representation, we're most likely talking about people. How does this character's personality fit in with my understanding of people in my daily life? What are the roles that men and women of different races, sexualities, and ethnic backgrounds play in a given narrative? What does an old film tell me about people during a different era? Who are the people that made a given film possible, and how did they contribute creatively? Simply put, cinema is a medium made by people, about people, and for people. But we often represent and depict other living beings through our narratives as well. We may be human, but we often identify with things that aren't. This weekend I co-hosted a repertory screening of F. W. Murnau's silent American classic Sunrise (1927). One of the film's most memorable scenes features George O'Brien chasing after a precocious circus pig. The pig stumbles into a quiet kitchen and, through a series of screwball antics, causes a cook to drop a glass of wine onto the ground. It shatters, and the pig drinks the wine. What follows is a brilliant close-up of the pig, its eyes slowly drooping and its snout out-of-focus, which rather effectively conveys the animal's state of inebriation. Through an intuitive implementation of form, the human audience is permitted to identify with the subjectivity […]
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Life is so full of routine, and it's not until you've sufficiently repeated that routine enough times that you look back and wonder where the time went, that you start to reflect on how many routines are actually built into your life. And are they lots of small ones, part of just one large routine...and worse still, how long have you been following them? I think most people have said at some stage, "God, has it been that long?"
Every night I get out of the bath where I proceed to drip dry in a towel. I just sit and think for a bit really, about life. Amazing really what you realise when you look back at things - it's only whilst writing this that I realise how philosophical I am! Anyway..I sometimes look in my bedroom mirror. I'm not fat, but I haven't got a particularly skinny body, nor do I have a six pack. Just average. I then kneel in front of my mirror to put some spot cream on. I haven't got particularly bad skin, nor is it perfect. Just average.
I look down to the left of me and notice a delivery note from a couple of months back. When did my 32 inch small jeans become a 34 inch large? Ugh. And why do I keep noticing small things, like how Antarctica is spelt incorrectly on the latest poll at the time of writing? When did I start getting tired at 11pm?
It's this routine which gets me down. It's so bleak, so the same and you have to wonder when it's going to end. Then of course I start to wonder if it's because I'm in the closet. Wouldn't it just be great to come out and not care, to go and live independently. Further thinking reveals the implications of such reckless action though, and sadly, as much as I think not hiding and constantly lying anymore would be fantastic, I would just be taking Earth off my shoulders and replacing it with Jupiter. The frustration of such a catch 22 is unbearable and yet just another part of my inextricable routine - life.


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Centennial Medical Plaza Receives Chest Pain Accreditation
Centennial, CO, December 6, 2011 - Centennial Medical Plaza announced that it has again received Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC). SCPC is an international not-for-profit organization that focuses on transforming cardiovascular care by assisting facilities in their effort to create communities of excellence that bring together quality, cost and patient satisfaction. Centennial Medical Plaza was first accredited in 2008 and was the first freestanding ER in Colorado to earn Chest Pain Center accreditation.
Hospitals that have received SCPC accreditation have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack. They emphasize the importance of standardized diagnostic and treatment programs that provide more efficient and effective evaluation as well as more appropriate and rapid treatment of patients with chest pain and other heart attack symptoms. They also help to promote a healthier lifestyle in an attempt to reduce the risk factors for heart attack.
To become an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Centennial Medical Plaza was evaluated by SCPC for its ability to assess, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. To the community, this means that processes are in place that meet strict criteria aimed at:
• Reducing the time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis and treatment
• Treating patients more quickly during the critical window of time when the heart muscle can be preserved
• Monitoring patients when it is not certain that they are having a heart attack to ensure that they are not sent home too quickly or needlessly admitted to the hospital
"The sooner a heart attack is treated, the less damage to the heart and the better the outcome for the patient," said John Hill, President and CEO of The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza. "Our goal is to provide top quality care to heart attack patients and we are honored that in recognition of this dedication Centennial Medical Plaza has again earned Chest Pain Center accreditation."
As an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Centennial Medical Plaza continues to enhance the quality of care for the cardiac patient and demonstrate its commitment to higher standards.
About The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza
Centennial Medical Plaza is a campus of The Medical Center of Aurora. The Medical Center of Aurora, the first community hospital in the Denver Metro area to receive Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence, is an acute care hospital with specialization in cardiovascular services, neurosciences, oncology, surgery and women's services. The Medical Center of Aurora also has Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation.
The hospital is a Level II trauma center, serving the eastern metro area and I-70 corridor with emergency care, EMS education and support. Licensed for 346 beds, the facility is located at Interstate 225 and Mississippi in Aurora, Colo., and encompasses Main and North Campus locations along with Centennial Medical Plaza in the southeast metro area. Selected as a "Best Place to Work" by the Denver Business Journal (2010), the hospital and its three campuses are part of the HealthONE System of Excellence.
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The Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC) is an international not-for-profit organization whose mission is to transform cardiovascular care by assisting facilities in their effort to create communities of excellence that bring together quality, cost and patient satisfaction. As the only cross-specialty Society, SCPC provides the support needed for hospital systems to effectively bridge existing gaps in treatment by providing the tools, education and support necessary to successfully navigate the changing face of healthcare. For more information on SCPC, accreditation and certification opportunities, visit www.scpcp.org, or call toll free 1-877-271-4176.


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The fear of the LordI would like to start this article with a different way than usual and instead of saying anything else to give some of the multitude of the Scriptures that refer to the fear of the Lord and the promises of God that are connected with it. Please read carefully: Psalms 34:9
Psalms 34:7
Psalms 112:1-2
Psalms 25:12
Psalms 25:14
Psalms 31:19
Psalms 33:18
Psalms 85:9
Psalms 103:11
Psalms 103:13
Psalms 103:17
Psalms 111:4-5
Psalms 115:13
Psalms 128:1-4
Psalms 145:19
Proverbs 10:27
Proverbs 14:26
Proverbs 14:27
Proverbs 15:33
Proverbs 16:6
Proverbs 19:23
Proverbs 22:4
Proverbs 23:17
Ecclesiastes 8:12-13
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
I believe it is obvious from the above that we are dealing here with a very important subject. What is the fear of the Lord that all that have it are subject of the so many promises we read? What does it mean "fear the Lord"? Does it mean to be afraid, terrorized, in the idea of God? Could it be that this subject of the "fear of the Lord" is a kind of not valid today as today we are children of God? Furthermore doesn't I John tell us that there is no fear in love? Could it be then that this "fear of the Lord" is something for the Old Testament only? The purpose of this article is to answer these questions. 1. The fear of the Lord: it is not a simple respect but it is not a terror eitherDepending on somebody's background, there are those who understand the fear of the Lord as a kind of terror, of being afraid of God. Others again they understand it like a simple respect, like the respect for example they show to their colleagues or… they do not understand it at all as they consider it not relevant for the present age of grace. I don't think that any of these views is correct. Starting with the simple respect: the respect that may exist between equals is not the same with the respect towards the Most High One. In a kingdom a subject does not respect his king the same way he respects his colleagues. Even if he has full boldness before the throne, as we, through the blood of Christ, have before the throne of God, even if he is a child of the King, as we are through faith, he continues to also be a subject before the King. And as to every King, let alone to the King of kings, deep respect is due. In other words, the fact that we are children of the King does not annul the fear, the deep respect that is due to the King, to the Most High One, nor does it convert it to a simple respect, like the respect due to co-equals. On the other hand, a son of the king would indeed not approach the king the same way a stranger would approach him. A son would approach the king not with terror but with boldness and confidence, knowing that the one he is speaking to is His loving Father. At the same time and as we already said above he would also approach Him with deep respect recognizing that he does not approach a colleague but His Father, who at the same time is the Most High, the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. In other words, the fact that we are children of King it also means that the fear of the Lord should not be understood like a terror, like being afraid, of the King. Instead it should rather be understood like the very deep, the highest respect that is due from kids to the most loving Father, who at the same time is the Creator of everything, the Most High One. Having clarified the above let's see some passages that show the majesty of God and are associated with the fear of God. I use these passages as an indication of the majesty and highness of God and not to say that Christians should be afraid, terrified, of God. As we already said and as we will see later fearing God does not mean being afraid of God. I believe in our age, where Jesus Christ has bridged the gap between God and man, fearing God means approaching Him both as a Father (with boldness and without being afraid of Him) and as the Most High One (with the deepest respect). Turning now to the passages we mentioned, let's start with Jeremiah 10:6-7: Jeremiah 10:6-7
and Revelation 15:4 and Jeremiah 5:22-24 Psalms 33:6-9
GOD MADE US AND THE WHOLE UNIVERSE. EVERYTHING, SEEN OR UNSEEN, WAS MADE BY HIS OWN HAND. He is our Father and our Lord. He is the Most High One. Knowledge of the Scriptures without fear, deep respect of the majesty of God is just head knowledge that will definitely lead to pride (I Corinthians 8:1). As Proverbs tells us: Proverbs 2:1-5
Only if the Word of God is stored within us, only if it becomes part of our heart will we understand the fear of the Lord. If we therefore don't have deep respect for the Most High, then any knowledge of the Scripture that we may have is just head knowledge which, unless we store it in our hearts instead of our heads, will not give fruit and will eventually lead to pride. 2. Boldness and the fear of the Lord in the New TestamentA view that some, implicitly or explicitly, hold about the fear of God is that it has somehow been ceased by the work of the Lord Jesus Christ. But I don't think that this is correct. Here are some New Testament passages that speak about the fear of God: Acts 9:31
I Peter 2:17
II Corinthians 7:1
Colossians 3:22
Cornelious, the first Gentile at whose home the gospel was preached, was a man that feared God. As Acts 10:1-2 tells us: Acts 10:1-2
and as Peter said in Acts 10:34-35 Acts 10:34-35
As we see the fear of the Lord is present in the New Testament too. At the same time I do think - and I have already mentioned it - that there is a vast difference between Old Testament and New Testament. This is due to the fact that there is now available, due to the work of the Lord Jesus Christ, a very different kind of relationship with God. This different kind of relationship should also be taken into consideration when we try to understand what fearing God means. Using the example mentioned before, there is a vast difference between citizens of a kingdom that are just outsiders and citizens that are children of the King. The outsiders and the children do not approach the king in the same way. The outsiders are approaching the king perhaps in terror due to His majesty and due to lack of any relationship with Him other than that of a subject. But this is not valid for the children. The children approach the Father with boldness, without being afraid of Him, like kids approach their loving Father. This is also how the Scripture tells us to approach the throne: Hebrews 4:14-16
To the throne of grace we come boldly. This is not because of us but because of the Lord Jesus Christ, who bridged the gap between us and God and made it possible to those who believe that He is the Son of God to become children of God (I John 5:1). As also I John 4:17-19 tells us: "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has torment. He that fears is not made perfect in love. We love him, because he first loved us." If we love God we will not be afraid of Him for fear and love do not go together. At the same time I repeat this does not mean that it is right to approach God the same way we are approaching equals, with some perhaps simple respect and without realizing the Highness of the one we are approaching. But again this is not a terror nor are we to be afraid of Him. If it is a terror then we don't really love Him as we should, as there is no fear in love. Instead, as we said: fearing God means approaching Him both as a Father (with boldness and without being afraid of Him) and as the Most High One (with the deepest respect). 3. Fearing God: doing His willTaking the above one step further, I really don't see how can somebody walk in the will of the Lord if He does not have this fear of God and how can somebody fear God if He does not do the will of God. Fearing God means then doing His will. It means to take a step of faith on what God has told us even if we don't understand how everything is going to work and have not seen the whole picture. Those who fear God will want to do the will of God. Whatever the Father says has for them the greatest value and it is non-negotiable for it came out of the mouth of the Father. The fear of the Lord, the deep respect for the Lord and His will, and obedience to the Lord and His will go then hand by hand. For really imagine kids that are disobedient. Would you say that these kids respect their father? Perhaps they approach the Father to get things from Him but they do not really love Him or respect Him. Had they loved Him they would treasure His will in their hearts and they would do this will. Unfortunately there are some Christians that are like this: they go to God only when they have a great need and the remaining time they live exactly like the world. This will obviously have to change. Instead of approaching God like this we should deepen our relationship, seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and everything else will be added to us (Matthew 6:33). As Philippians 2:5-11 says about our example, the Lord Jesus Christ: Philippians 2:5-11
Let the same mind be in us, says the Scripture, that was in the Lord Jesus Christ. What was this mind? It was the mind of obedience, even unto death. It was the mind of "not mine will but thine be done" (Luke 22:42). What I want to say with the above is that we cannot really say that we fear the Lord if we don't do His will. It is in fact the same as with loving the Lord. As He said: John 14:23-24
We cannot say that we love the Lord if we don't do what He says. Similarly, I believe we cannot say that we fear the Lord if we don't do what we know it is His will. To conclude therefore this section, fear of the Lord means also obedience to the Lord. It means treasuring God and His will no matter what. It means in one phrase: holding God and His will to the highest esteem. 4. ConclusionWe started this article showing the source of blessings the fear of the Lord is. Really it is difficult to find another subject in the Scripture that contains so many promises: long-liveness, prosperity, deliverance and many other promises accompany those who fear the Lord. We then tried to define the fear of the Lord making clear that this is neither a simple respect, like the respect equals show to each other, nor does this mean to be afraid of God or in terror of Him. In contrast the fear of the Lord is the very deep respect that is due to the Father, to GOD, to the LORD, to the CREATOR OF EVERYTHING. Finally we made clear that there is no fear of God without doing the will of God. In other words whoever fears the Lord does also His will and whoever does not fear Him, but want to satisfy his flesh, does not do it or he does it whenever he likes it, depending on the circumstances. Closing this article let us listen carefully this instruction from Ecclesiastes: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
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