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Shopping Malls in Dubai
Dubai Mall
There's no doubt that Dubai Mall is one of the most popular and elegant malls in Dubai, it's a global destination targeted by all the visitors to Dubai city, it's a global commercial center, and is one of the most creative malls in UAE.
The mall contains many different markets, including the gold market, while inside the mall, the finest brands compete to take more space in the mall that has hundreds of brands that suits all tastes and classes.
Dubai Mall's area is equivalent to the area of 52 football fields and receives more than 52 million visitors yearly.
City Centre Deira
City Centre Deira includes more than 115,000 square mters of retail space and contains more than 370 leisure facilities such as Magic Planet, Bowling City, and Vox Cinema which includes more than 3000 seats.
City Center Deira also offers direct access to Balmain City Centre Deira Hotel in addition to providing one of the greatest and most comfortable shopping experiences, when It comes to dining you have more than 58 different choices of international and local restaurants, it also has a fitness center, special tourism services, and a metro station just next to it.
With more than 370 stores, the mall has everything from an optician and pharmacy, to a jewellery and textile court selling Middle Eastern handicrafts, as well as a large Carrefour supermarket, a multiplex cinema, a bowling alley, and food courts.
Burjman Center
A sanctuary of high-end shopping, BurJuman is always in demand for visitors and locals alike. Conveniently located by BurJuman metro station, you'll find luxury designer brands aplenty at this fashion lover's paradise. Upscale offerings include Hermés, Louis Vuitton, Versace, and Cartier. While the focus is on luxury, there are also the popular high-street brands, such as Zara and Victoria's Secret.
As with all the malls in our city, you can easily make a day of it here. Refuel by dropping by one of the 40 tempting restaurants and cafée, with dining options ranging from Italian and Indian, to Iranian and Lebanese.
Ibn Battuta Mall
Inject the fun into family shopping at the world's largest themed mall, inspired by Arabic explorer Ibn Battuta. Shop your way through 275 retailers in six courts that reflect the different regions through which Ibn Battuta travelled: Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India and China. You'll find a Debenhams department store, popular electronics shop Sharaf DG, and Paris Gallery for fragrances.
Don't just come here for the shopping though – the decor is a sight to behold. Persia Court features a magnificent hand painted dome, there are pyramids in the Egypt Court and a striking lion fountain taking centre stage in Andalusia Court. Choose from 50 eateries and 21 cinema screens including the UAE's only IMAX theatre. What's more, the metro takes you right to the mall.
Dubai Festival City Mall
Step into this mega mall for an inspiring combination of shopping, dining, and leisure attractions. This 185,806 square-metre landmark on the banks of Dubai Creek boasts over 400 stores, 90 restaurants and cafes, a 12-screen multiplex cinema and a bowling alley.
With stores ranging from high-end designer fashion brands, such as Carolina Herrera to affordable high-street chains likes Forever 21, you're guaranteed not to go away empty handed. You'll enjoy a leisurely shopping experience in this spacious and light-filled mall. An IKEA and HyperPanda supermarket are popular with locals.
And there's much more. Stroll along the charming Canal Walk, and take a sunset ride on an abra before dining at one of the waterfront restaurants. Sample authentic Emirati cuisine at Al Fanar restaurant or head to the Marina Restaurant Pavilion for delicious international fare.
Mercato Mall
Mercato is ideally located in the heart of Jumeirah, one of Dubai's most prestigious residential areas. Much more than just a shopping mall, Mercatoepitomises the very best in Italian architecture and transports you back to the Renaissance period.
Home to picturesque cobbled streets, charming piazzas and authentic Tuscan and Venetian features, Mercato on Jumeirah Beach Road offers a unique and incomparable ambience, not to mention a thoroughly enjoyable shopping and leisure experience.
With over 140 shops and service outlets, Mercato offers a wide variety of international brands and caters to the needs of Dubai residents and international tourists alike. From fashion and beauty to homeware, jewellery, electronics and confectionery, Mercato gives you a hand-picked selection of the most popular yet accessible brands.
Local Style Shopping For Fabulous Spring Fashion
Spring is in bloom! While the drastic change in weather from ice cold to steamy hot, can be difficult for a fashionista to navigate, it can be done! And the best way to win this battle is to shop local style!
Ok, the first question you are probably wondering is what does choosing shop local style have to do with finding the perfect seasonal looks? Great question! Unlike big chain stores, locally owned shops and boutiques tend to take a focus on a specific type of clothing or style. If you pick and choose correctly, you will soon be the talk of the town in the best way possible; here are some tips on hot to get there.
The word spring might bring to mind sunny afternoons and flowers in bloom, but in actuality Spring begins with a dreadful transition from blistering cold winter into a semi warmer Spring-like day. On day's like this, it is too warm for a winter coat, but not warm enough to just wear a short sleeve shirt. My advice to you is find a store near you that specializes in light clothing. And if you really want to get fancy, do layers, because you never know when that gloomy 40 degree morning could turn into a sunny 70 degree afternoon in the park!
When that consistent warm weather starts to hit, get a little more adventurous with a casual t-shirt that you can dress up or down. T-shirts are a great way to transition with out spending a ton of money. And while heaps of people will be crowding the mall the moment the temperature rises, you will be able to shop local style with ease at your neighborhood boutique!
Finally, once summer is acoming it is time to get rid of the heavy garb and show some skin! That means it is time to hit your favorite warm weather boutique. Not only will they have the most inventory, they will also be looking unload that inventory as quickly as possible. Not only will you look great, you will probably get a great deal when you shop local style!
If the above mentioned reasons aren't convincing enough, just think about the unbearable lines and filled to the brim parking lots you have to trek through to go to the mall. Shop at ease and shop local style!
Why We're Loving Leather Cable Wraps
Anyone who carries any form of technology around with them these days has dealt with the pain of cables and wires. Since almost everyone at the very least, has a smartphone you would have to be a complete luddite for this to be a nonissue for you. For us, with a smartphone, a laptop and an e-reader to carry around, our bags are constantly filled with a rat's nest of wires and cables at the bottom. Even if you just want to travel light and carry just a smartphone with you, you've got at least two cables to deal with: the charger and the headphones. Stick these two in your pockets and you've got to do some untangling every time you want to actually listen to some music on your phone or charge it up. This is why we're loving leather cable wraps and absolutely swearing by them.
Wireless is not the answer, yet.
Like many manufacturers and a large chunk of the tech industry, we tried to cut down on our dependence upon wires in the last year. We bought a bunch of different bluetooth headphones to use but ran into a number of issues immediately. Firstly and most importantly, the quality of audio was always rubbish or slightly better than rubbish. No matter how many models we tried, we came away disappointed and we soon realised the problem was not one of quality or of implementation but a basic constraint of the bluetooth audio specification. It was simply bot designed for high fidelity sound. We also tried wireless charging and decided to go with the Qi charging standard since it seems to be the most popular We purchased Qi charging compatible phone cases for our iPhone and bought the charging cradle but it didn't solve the issues of cables. We still had to carry around the base along with its cable and plug it in whenever we needed to charge. Also, the changing was slower and our phones got too hot while charging. The last straw was that if we were carrying bluetooth headphones, we had to carry a phone charging cable for them anyway so it was back to the drawing board. We had tried a number of different cable wraps and wire organisers made of materials like plastic but when we discovered leather cable wraps, we knew we had the answer.
Why Leather Cable Wraps.
The reason is that leather being soft and pliable is extremely comfortable to carry in your pocket, not just at the bottom of a bag. Since it is soft and doesn't scratch anything, you can even carry your headphones with a cable wrap on them in the same pocket as your phone; safe in the knowledge that your screen or the body of your phone is not going to get scratched or scuffed. The other reason is that leather is extremely durable and unlike plastic wraps, there is almost zero chance of ever breaking it in two or damaging your leather cable wraps. Short of actually taking a very sharp pair of scissors to them, they are practically indestructible. So, unless you deliberately try to ruin them, they will last forever. The next very compelling reason is that they look really good and also feel very good in your hands and in your pockets. This won't matter as much to people who carry their cables only in bags but it still stands. So, while leather cable wraps may seem like a very low-tech and indeed stop gap solution to your cable woes, for us, they are the most practical solution right now.
How To List Out Every Feature Of A Product And Where To Find The Information
In this article I am going to teach you how you could become the number one website on any products that you are promoting. Now these could be Amazon products, ClickBank products, JVZoo products or any other products that you decide to promote. I am going to show you how to have the most content about your chosen product, how to become the number one resource for that product where people will return again and again if they need to know any information about that product.
So what would website like this look like?
Well, it would have the most information about that product, this information might be in the form of articles, videos, podcasts, a forum, a blog, you might find interviews, there may be buying guides to read and print out, there may also be size guides, price guides, jargon guides and you may find all of these listed on a resources page. There may be a 101 tips guide to download and read.
So how do we get to this point, where we have all of this information on our website?
We are really talking about having the most content, more content than any other website out there about that product. Now this is not as difficult as it may sound. The first thing that you can do is look at the top ten websites for your product by typing the name of the product into a search engine. Then I want you to write out a list of all the features from those websites. Meaning when you go to the website have a look at what features they have written about and make a list of all of them. Also, look at the comments section of the articles, have a look at what people are writing about, what features people are excited about, what they are talking about and also make a list of features they have mentioned as well.
Where else can you go to get more information?
You can also go to YouTube and type in the name of your product and watch the top ten or twenty videos and list out all the features that are also mentioned there. You can go to where people have purchased the product. Now, if you are promoting Amazon products then it's very easy, all you do is visit the Amazon website and have a look at the product that you are promoting then go to the reviews section. Now this is where people have left a review about that product. What we are looking for are all the features that people have mentioned, if you have already listed out the features from the previous sections, you don't need to write those down, look for new features and also make a point of looking for features that people are repeatedly mentioning and are excited about.
You can also go to forums and check what features people are talking about there, that works in exactly the same way as going to blogs, going to YouTube or going to Amazon. We are specifically looking for features that people are excited about and what they have mentioned.
There is another place that you can go to find even more information that is the manufacturer's website,or the marketers website sales page.
Reviews Aren't Just for Restaurants
Many of us are well aware of review sites such as Trip Advisor, Yelp and Four Square. Not only are we aware of these sites, but many of us regularly check to see what is being said about particular hotels and restaurants before we decide whether to visit them.
It is becoming more and more common for people to rely on customer reviews to help them make an informed decision about where to eat or stay.
Amazon has used a 5 star review system for years now, and I have bought many a book solely on the recommendations of readers. I am quite sure that you have also relied on recommendations before clicking on the "Buy Now" button.
But the question is, what about ratings for local businesses other than restaurants and hotels? For instance, if you do a Google search for Beauty Salons [name of town/city], you will be presented with a list of relevant establishments in that locale.
But what if you are presented with a list of 20 such businesses within 2 miles of where you live? How do you decide which one to select? In today's society, we have far too much choice in everything, and it would sure help if we could be nudged along so that we could make (in our minds, at least) the correct decision.
Just like books, restaurants and hotels, I wish that more and more brick and mortar businesses would adopt a strategy of gathering reviews. That would certainly make life simpler by allowing potential customers to make more informed choices.
According to the Local Consumer Survey conducted in 2015 by BrightLocal, 92% of consumers regularly or occasionally read online reviews. Not only that, but 97% of 18 – 34 year olds (known as "Millennials") form an opinion about a business by reading online reviews. If the target market for your business is that demographic, then you seriously need to consider adopting an online review strategy.
How To Find The Best Shoe Inserts For Your Work Boots
Using Shoe Inserts For Work Boots
Many industrial work settings require wearing of special work boots as part of their safety requirements. Such footwear are designed to provide protection to the wearer from falling objects, sharp items that can pierce through the shoe and sole, and insulation from electrical leakages and static discharge. Therefore they are found to be very rigid, solid and sturdy structures to provide as much protection as required.
Although these features impart the best protection as possible, they are often not too comfortable to wear all day long. Due to this reason they tend to cause aches, pain and soreness in the foot region. With prolonged use they give rise to other complications such as corns and calluses, plantar fasciitis, inadequate arch support, and pain and inflammation of the foot. As the pain aggravates many users shy away from using such footwear or experience very harmful and detrimental disorders.
In order to minimize pain and prevent damage caused to your feet, it is recommended that you use appropriate types of insoles for your footwear which help you get the proper support for your feet. It should be noted that different types of insoles are designed to give different types of support. For instance high arch insoles focus more on supporting the foot arches and distribute weight in the correct way starting from the foot up the spinal column.
Selecting Insoles For Work Boots
Your selection should be based on your line of work and any existing foot related problems you already suffer from. Work boots are generally heavy by design due to the added layers of protection required. Hence, look for insoles which are lightweight and don't more weight for your to carry along. It is also important to select the right size and shape of insole to fit your work boots.
Many insoles are now made with advanced technology to give additional features such as antimicrobial activity, shock absorption and moisture control. They are often made of soft materials such as glycerin, foam and rubber to get different levels of support. For example, high arch insoles would comprise of more stiff material to give adequate support. It is advisable to check the material composition of these insoles if you are prone to allergic reactions.
Some of the best shoe insoles for work boots available in the market include:
- Superfeet Premium Insoles
- Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Work Insoles
- Footminders Arch Support Insoles for Sport Shoes and Work Boots
- Spenco Polysorb Heavy Duty Men's Insoles
Leather Goods How to Determine the Quality of the Material
When you go shopping for leather items, you easily tend to get confused. It's only natural. The market is brimming with so many products. And, if you don't have enough knowledge about the material, you can never decide which is real and which is not. The shopkeeper might even offer you cheap quality items produced with low craftsmanship that will not last for long.
Learn how to tell the overpriced from the reasonable. Know which product has a high standard finish, and which does not. And remember, hand-made products are always better than machine-made items. If the manufacturer has cut corners, there is no chance that the product you are buying is genuine and durable.
- Here is how to tell real and fake leather apart:
The first thing you should notice is a quality tag that speaks of a full grain material. Those who manufacture products from fake materials, never claim them as authentic in written. If you are in two minds, it is safer not to buy it. Because the material is a natural substance, no synthetic procedure can ever match up to its authenticity in terms of look and feel. It is a timeless substance and no synthetic material can sustain wear and tear as much as it can. Ditch the genuine tag for this full grain stamp.
If an item says it is genuine, chances are that it is only an extract from the backside of skins. The patterns that you see are all artificial. They are intentionally applied to mimic the look of the original material. And, about softness and durability, well, you can forget that. So, while buying leather goods, you must look for full grain products. Such items have the typical characteristic of an unpolished surface. There is no coat applied on them to hide the natural markings, which are actually the scars of the animals from which the material comes.
- How to decide which quality is the finest of all:
Ascertain the quality quotient from the method of selecting the animal skin, and even from the tanning procedure. The first aspect will tell you about the cleanliness of the material and the amount of scars present in it. The cleaner the material, the better. Again, tanning treats the hide and prepares it for the process of production.
This process makes the products sturdy and enhances their longevity. Tanned leather does not decay very easily because it undergoes a chemical treatment, which helps in preventing decomposition. Tanning makes the material soft and supple. Because this feature is very distinct from that of synthetic materials, you can pick it with effortlessly.
- How to find a product with a good finish:
Durable products should come with durable linings. Avoid buying bags that have a light, flimsy inside. Take this attempt as a long-term investment. You do not want your investment to go futile, do you? Moreover, keenly look for the edges of the exterior. If the product is really high on the quality quotient, it will have hand-treated, polished edges instead of ragged, rough surfaces. For instance, if you are buying a bag, it is important to notice the smoothness of the handles for great comfort.
- How to keep up the quality product you have just bought:
After you have purchased a fine product, you must worry about its upkeep, too. You can opt for a purpose-made conditioner to keep the leather from becoming rough. Never place your product in a dark, wet place; you will only encourage the growth of mould. Allow enough ventilation and let the material breathe freely. Above all, never expose your product to direct sunlight for too long. It will become dry and hard. Invest a little in its upkeep and you will have a happy product always.
What Makes A Reliable Raincoat Supplier
Raincoats come in handy in keeping you dry when it rains. When you choose right, you can actually get a raincoat that keeps you dry and warm at the same time. As a retailer, you will want to choose a manufacturer and supplier who makes your order and delivery of the garments easy. There are many manufacturers promising better services, but what qualities should you look for so that you can choose the most reliable supplier?
Product quality – A good manufacturer values the quality of raincoats that they channel to the market. The raincoats should not only meet inspection standards with the right bodies, but they should be made of ecofriendly material. Raincoats that have low heavy metal, phthalate free and Azo-free are best and the flammability of the material should be low to keep accidents at bay especially for kids.
Variety – Raincoats cut across gender and age. A reliable manufacturer should be able to produce and supply men raincoats, women, boys, girls and ladies raincoats. Apart from the raincoats, a supplier with other products such as rain jackets and waterproof ponchos will give you the freedom to choose items that are relevant to your target audiences.
Short delivery – When you place your order for the raincoats, you should have them produced as fast as possible. A manufacturer should have the needs of the client in mind when producing and delivering orders. Quick turnaround is very important because it makes it possible for you as the customer to get your order delivered so you have them ready before the rainy season begins. The raincoats are on high demand just before the rainy season begins and during the season and delays can rob you valuable sales. Choose a raincoat supplier you can trust to deliver fast.
Experience – A manufacturer who has years of experience producing and exporting raincoats will be much easier to work with. The experience gives you assurance that everything will work smoothly with your order and at the end of the day you will have the high quality products you expected.
Flexible payment – When paying for your order, you should feel safe and secure. The payment methods made available should be good enough to meet with the varying customer preferences. A good raincoat manufacturer should offer more than one trusted payment method so you are able to choose the one you are most comfortable with.
Customization services – Apart from having ready raincoats for you to choose from, a reliable supplier will give you the possibilities of customizing the jackets and coats you want. The customization services will help you choose the right designs, colors and sizes to match the preferences of your clientele.
Delivery services – When you place an order with a manufacturer offering shipping and export services, you do not have to worry how far they are from you. The services should be offered at reasonable rates depending on how large your order is. Check to see that the export terms are good enough for your needs.
The Most Popular High Arch Insoles For Flat Feet
Treating Flat Feet With Shoe Inserts
Flat feet or the condition also known as fallen arches is a painful condition which affects both young and old alike. It is also a condition which can lead to other serious complications affecting the patient's feet and other areas of the body. The problem arises due to the pressure which is applied during walking being improperly being distributed to other parts of the foot.
Treatment of this disorder depends on the severity of the condition, level of discomfort and pain, and presence of other related complications. A podiatrist may begin treatment by suggesting some stretching exercises to better adjust the heel cord. Specially designed high arch insoles could also be used for this purpose. If properly chosen they would help the patient move more comfortably, alleviate pain, and also extend the lifespan of footwear.
Most Popular Shoe Inserts Currently Available
Dr Foot's sports and work insoles
This is a very popular type of insole used to provide arch support to prevent and treat the condition of excess pronation. The type of support offered is extra longitudinal cushioning and support. They are mostly recommended for runners to prevent sports injuries from occurring due to lack of adequate arch support. If the right amount of stability and support are not offered they could lead to complicated injuries such as neuroma, over pronation and pain in the ball of the foot. These shoe insoles also have a special fabric covering which has a cooling effect reducing discomfort which often arises when wearing insoles. This also prevent slipping and absorbs moisture to keep feet dry and clean.
Sole Insoles DK Signature Edition
This is yet another popular brand offering high quality arch support insoles for flat feet. They are also designed to provide pain relief for those suffering from other medical conditions such as calluses, bunions, knee pain, plantar fasciitis and corns. They provide relief by properly aligning feet to gain the proper posture. What's unique in this product is that it is constructed in three layers using heat moldable technology. The topmost layer acts as a protective layer imparting antimicrobial properties to help remove foot odor, and repelling moisture. The insoles also have dual density construction. The higher density are under the heel and arch areas give more support and stability, whereas the lower density area under the ball of the foot and toes provide cushioning.
How to Make Your Own Aloe Infused Socks
Though aloe vera infused socks are not too expensive, making your own can always be a fun option. The benefits of such socks have been proven, and you too can take advantage of this with some items that may be laying around your household. This can be done in five easy steps.
What you need:
- Aloe vera based moisturizer
- Bath towel
- Cotton socks
Step 1. Choose a moisturizer of your liking. Preferably you want something to treat dry, or cracked fee. Ingredients such as anti-fungal peppermint, shea butter, or coconut oil will be great.
Step 2. Before sleeping, take a steamy hot shower. The shower will allow the pores on your feet to open. Fun fact: the pores on your feet are the largest of any pores you have on your body. It is quite common for people to have incredibly sweaty feet even if the rest of their body is not sweating.
If you don't want to take a shower you could soak your feet in warm water for about 11 minutes. However, a steamy shower is definitely suggested as it will allow your pores to open up more.
Step 3. Pat dry your feet with a towel. If you rub them you could cause chaffing, or damage to the skin. This is similar advice which is often offered for cleaning your face.
Step 4. Apply the moisturizer to your feet. Be sure to rub it in all over. Be sure to be gentle when applying the lotion. You will only need a thin layer.
Step 5. Put on your socks. Leave the socks on overnight to allow enough time for your feet to absorb the nutrients. Remove them in the morning, and wash as normal. Even if you do not decide to leave them on all night you could still definitely feel the benefits of
Your feet should be much softer than before. If you have serious problems with dry feet, then you could do this often. See how it goes for you. However, if you do not want to do this then you can simply buy some!
Mooncup Review
I first came across the Mooncup about a year ago. My periods returned approximately 9 months after the birth of my second child. At first they were manageable, but as time went by they started to get more painful and far heavier. Since starting my periods at the age of 9, I have had problems with both the heaviness and pain despite taking medication which is supposed to help with that. I am always having to get up during the night, sometimes several times, and throughout the day I have to change sanitary products as frequently as every half an hour to an hour. I dread to think how much money I have had to spend on tampons and pads throughout the years.
It was after my periods returned following the birth of my second child that I realised tampons simply weren't an option any more. They were extremely uncomfortable and leaked a lot. I resorted to using pads which I was having to change every half an hour to an hour. It was not just inconvenient, but it was also very expensive and I felt tied to the house 24/7. I couldn't sleep at night, knowing I would have to get up, and was very tired and fed up with the whole thing.
This is when I started to research alternatives and came across the Mooncup. The Mooncup is a menstrual cup made from soft medical grade silicone. It is latex-free, hypoallergenic, it contains no dyes, BPA, phthalates, plastics, bleaches or toxins. It sits low inside the vagina where it forms a light seal and collects the menstrual fluid. The key word here is 'collects'. The fluid is collected in the cup, rather than being absorbed in the way that pads and tampons do (which often leads to dryness and irritation). It can collect much more than a tampon can absorb, as much as three times more, which can greatly reduce the bathroom visits. This definitely appealed to me due to the amount of night-time disturbance I was experiencing.
There are two sizes available. Size A is suitable for women over 30 years old and for any women who have had vaginal births. Size B is suitable for those who are under 30 years old and have either never had children or who have had a Caesarean. I've had two children so I am the size A.
Inserting the Mooncup can be tricky at first, but gets easier with time and practice. The Mooncup can be folded in one of two ways, it is simply down to personal preference when deciding which fold to use. If you have experience with using a diaphragm it may make inserting the Mooncup easier as you will already be familiar with insertion into the vagina.
The Mooncup is first folded using the desired method, keeping it firmly held in one hand. The other hand is used to find the entrance to the vagina and guide the Mooncup inside. The Mooncup should be guided up towards your back and sits low down in the vagina. The Mooncup comes with a stem that should be trimmed if any part of it sits outside the body. This should be done gradually so as not to remove too much. The stem should be trimmed if too long as this can make the vaginal entrance sore.
The Mooncup should be removed and emptied every 4-8 hours. Like with any menstrual product, it is important to wash your hands with soap and water before insertion and before removal. The cup can be cleaned with water or with a mild soap (non-perfumed). If using soap the cup should be well rinsed afterward. Any trace of leftover soap could cause irritation. If cleaning your Mooncup in a public toilet, take a bottle of water into the toilet with you where you will be able to empty the contents of the cup into the toilet, rinse the cup with water and then re-insert it. When travelling, remember to use drinking water to clean the Mooncup. If abroad then make sure you have bottled water to hand.
The Mooncup comes with a breathable cotton bag. It should be thoroughly dried before being stored in the bag between periods.
There are several different reasons for using the Mooncup. It could be that you want to be more eco-friendly. One woman may get through 20 or more disposable sanitary products per period. These all end up in landfill. In a time where we are being urged to recycle and reuse, the Mooncup is a brilliant product to have available. If all women were using Mooncups we would be eliminating a huge amount of rubbish.
Perhaps you're looking for something that is good value for money and long-lasting. The Mooncup costs only £19.99 from the online store at mooncup.co.UK. I spend about £10 on sanitary products per period so if I were solely using the Mooncup it would have paid for itself within two months. The Mooncup can last for many years if cleaned and cared for properly.
There are also health reasons for using a Mooncup. The Mooncup doesn't contain anything that can dry out or irritate the body, such as perfumes. When using tampons I used to suffer with bad soreness and dryness but since using the Mooncup I haven't had any irritation.
The Mooncup website contains a wealth of information which can be referred to at any time and they are always happy to answer any questions.
The Mooncup has changed my life for the better. I am ever so glad that I found it and made the decision to go ahead and buy it. I no longer feel tied to the house all day, repeatedly making visits to the bathroom. I can sleep for longer at night knowing that the Mooncup collects three times as much as a tampon. I am less tired, less moody,
I'm not irritated like I am with tampons. I do have sensitive skin and often find sanitary products irritate me, but this issues are no longer now that I am using the Mooncup.
How to Buy a Baby Bouncer Seat What Every Parent Needs to Know
The great thing is that these baby bouncer seats are a safe place to put your newborn baby, they have a slight angled seat, so you can lay baby down with confidence to get on with other tasks, such as cleaning the house, washing dishes or even taking a quick shower. Because they are light in weight, you can move them around the house with ease, keeping baby in each room with you without actually having to hold them all the time.
You will be faced with a range of choices when choosing a baby bouncer seat, which means you may want to take note of the choices to find what is going to be the right choice to meet your particular parenting needs.
One of the first choices you are going to have to make is whether to choose a baby bouncer seat that is motorized or works on it's own. The motorized ones come as mains power or battery, some both, so you can choose which one is the right match based on your needs. Battery is probably the best option, enabling you to use the seat anywhere without having to rely on mains power, but you must expect to go through a lot of batteries as your child continues to grow.
Next make sure any baby bouncer seat you buy comes with safety straps to firmly hold your newborn in place and cut the risk of them falling out of the seat as they get older and start to roll and move around more. Remember when buying the item now, focus on your baby's growth and choose a seat that will benefit them from newborn to a few months old, so you only have to buy one bouncer that will last you their baby years.
Choose a baby bouncer seat that provides you with removable seat covers. The seat is guaranteed to get dirty over time, especially when using it regularly, which will mean that being able to remove the seat cover and throwing it in the washing machine will be a blessing, keeping it clean and fresh.
Take note of the frame of the baby bouncer seat. You want a sturdy frame that you can trust. The frame should be strong and durable and able to withstand a beating. Also focus on the comfort of the seat to make sure your baby will be able to lie in the seat comfortably, enabling them to drift off to sleep or spend a bit of time in there without getting restless.
Always look for any more extras you may be able to get with the baby bouncer seat. Some come with a toy bar or a sun canopy, so you can use it outdoors. Some even come with a mobile already in place that will play music to entertain baby while you get your housework done.
Some of the things you will want to remember once you bring your baby bouncer seat home is to check for a certification. If you have ordered online and cannot find a certification then return it for a full refund.
Never place the seat near any hazards which may be dangerous. While this sounds obvious, don't place the seat too close to the radiator on a cold day or too close to the table where something may fall off and injury baby.
Never place the baby bouncer on a table or carry it by the toy bar when your baby is in the seat. Always make sure you follow the manufacturers instructions.


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Capter TwoPart Five
I packed my bag with all the things I would need, carefully reading the list that was on the back side of the letter, there were so many things I would not be allowed to bring. But they were a price to pay. So I packed up. I left my room to the next inhabitant. Just as it had been left for me. I picked up the only thing of mine left in this place. I t was an icon of me and the children; it even included their guardian in one of the rarer moments when he smiled. This one was painted for me by one of the children, where he got the paints I don't know. I will miss him as he is the only child I know by name down there. He just knows me as grandpa, I know him as scamp, or in the moments that he had been good, Tori, He is a nice kid, I will miss him.
I arrived at the terminal for up station four, five minutes left to go. I always like to be punctual. And I met some people I had resigned myself to never seeing. It was Tori and the guardian. He never said he had a name, and if he does than, he has never told anybody. It was a fond farewell; I just hope that he remembers me. After that they left. Tori chatting to the man. As they leave he calls over his shoulder
"Have fun up on level two. And just remember, even if it is paradise, there will always be sakes by the apple tree. And call me SShandow, all this guardian stuff is hard to pronounce. Bye" and he turned and left. Whistling as he went. I saw him later. But that may be hard to explain. I will get on to it later.
I climbed in to the booth. It looked, on first inspection to be like the others, drab a grey with nothing but a chair. But when I inserted the pass card it flashed up Samuel Lawrence Chandler. Assistant to the head of the hospital of upcoming Magi. That was new. So it knew me and what my job would be. I hope it was a nice place as these things to ten minutes to climb from one floor to another. I settled in for a long wait. It was not as long as I had expected. In less than a minute I stepped out of that rather small both to the place I had always dreamed of. It was all white and gold, very calm looking. But then I noticed the sign. This Is Arrival terminal Number Five. Would Samuel Lawrence Chandler. Assistant to the head of the hospital of upcoming Magi Come to the exit, your escort has arrived. I fallowed the flashing light to a door that looked like it had come straight from a star treck movie. I loved those things, I collected them, and old as they were they still looked good on screen. The door was massive and round with a giant handle on it. I then realise that that it said airlock 29, highway to hell. I went to the small but still elegant door that signified the exit to Arrival terminal Five. The sight that met me I will remember for the rest of my life. It was a soaring cityscape, all white and black, perfectly made to fit in with the maximum in space and comfort. And remember it I shall.

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text: "Looking beyond the world of hatred is like looking through a very dirty window. It's when you give your eyes time to refocus that you realize how dirty the window really is. (BY ME)" First few things you need to know; 1: I am a fantasy-freak. 2: I LOVE ice cream. 3: I am highly notorious for not finishing stories. I love to read, write, draw, play video games, and hang out with friends! If you want to see my artwork, visit my Instagram (k1ttycatz5476). Now, my works are MINE and MINE ONLY!! If you are to refer to my works, mention my name, and please tell me you did it and give me a link. STEALING IS BAD!! I need encouragement to continue my writings!! Tips and constructive criticism wanted! If you want me to continue my stories, PLEASE ENCOURAGE ME!! AND NO HATERS!! We all hate haters, which just makes us hypocrites (but, when you think about it, we are all hypocrites).


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I know it's like nearly September of 2016…and I'm only just blogging a Social Media Cheat Sheet 2016…and it's like more than half way through the year… Don't worry I haven't being secretly waiting in a coma ready to pounce on Channing Tatum when he pops up to say he's my husband……(that's a reference to a film I've never seen… I'm not a stalker just yet) … But honestly nothing has pretty much changed size wise since my last blog.. (well apart from Google+ a little bit…but who uses that right..?!) 😉
All my old measurements in my previous 'Social Media Cheat Sheet 2015' https://bluechief.ie/social/social-media-cheat-sheet-of-image-dimensions-2015/ can still work and look good… but I thought shhhhh……itzu. People might think these are super old and outdated cos it says 2015..? (they're not…but you know some 'people'…. Like, the ones that won't eat food that says best before bla, di, blah…even tho it is in fact perfectly alright……best before… not expiry……………….numbnuts) But anyway enough about me eating 'vintage' food and savaging the cheap-ey shelf of Tesco like a biblical locust. Below is a cheat sheet of 2016 social media sizes….
1. Facebook Social Media Cheat Sheet 2016
Facebook Cover Image: 828px x 315px
Facebook Profile Image: 180px x 180px ….Personally I go for 200px x 200px
***BONUS……. The dreaded Facebook Sponsored Ads…. (that HAVE to be 20% text or less… but obviously people like to write a thesis on a stamp and ask for 90% text.?!)
You should do these ads 1200px x 628px and also check you're image text is within the percentage guidelines with this very handy, sanity saving, awesome tool..!
2. Twitter Social Media Cheat Sheet 2016
Twitter Cover Image: 1500px x 500px
Twitter Profile Image: 400px x 400px
Twitter Post Size: 1024px x 512px
3. LinkedIn Social Media Cheat Sheet 2016
LinkedIn Cover Image: 646px x 220px
LinkedIn Profile Image: 400px x 400px
***BONUS….for all you privileged, posh, premium people… 😉
LinkedIn Premium Cover Image: 1400px x 425px
LinkedIn Premium Profile Image: 200px x 200px
4. Youtube Social Media Cheat Sheet 2016
Youtube Cover Image: 2560px x 1440px
Youtube Profile Image: 800px x 800px
Youtube Video Size: 1280px x 720px
5. Google+……………………………tumbleweed
Google+ Cover Image: 1080px x 608px
Google+ Profile Image: 250px x 250px
Instagram Uploaded Image: 1080px x 1080px
Instagram Profile Image: 150px x 150px
Pinterest Profile Image: 280px x 280px
Tumbler Cover Image: 1280px x 1920px
Tumbler Profile Image: 64px x 64px
So there we go, I think I have covered pretty much all of the social media sizes for 2016….well for the platforms that most people use anyway. Hope I've helped and saved you sometime from Googling and finding all of them yourself…… I know…… I did all the work for you….you're welcome… I know… I'm too kind… 😉
Oh, and If you'd also like me to save you the hassle of finding wonderful (and most importantly FREE) no attribution required, no copy-write FREE images, you should take a nosy at another one of my eloquently written and spoken masterpieces below. 😉
If you have any questions or would like to give out or to chew the ear off me for some strange reason, just to drop me a 'Hello' you can whistle (preferably a wolf whistle) a tweet to me.


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Cherry glazer peeptoe plat - blk
Be sweet with a dash of edge in the Cherry Glazer. This colorful look by Iron Fist features an open toe with nautical anchors, polka dots and skull cherries printed over the black synthetic upper. An adjusting ankle strap, 6 inch cork wedge and 1 1/2 inch platform complete the look.


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The following is an interpretation of the characters Leliana, Morrigan and my Female Cousland (Detra) in my eyes. She is the Morrigan from the game but she will not follow every single guideline set forth for her by the developers, same goes for the Cousland character and Leliana. This is, after all, my story. I take the mold that Bioware/Gaider has written and take each item/situation/person in the direction that I want to so it won't be exactly the same.
You will also recognize a ton of stuff from the game so I'm not losing the heart of the story, just taking turns that make sense to me and make the story the one I want to tell.
The other team members are in the story a lot as well but it will mostly focus on the three women above. But there is plenty of action- do not fear!
Also, my stories are dialogue driven so expect tons of chatter.
Feel free to review if it moves you. If not, review anyways- it doesn't take that much of your time and it makes somebody happy in the process, if you're into that sort of thing.
I hope you enjoy the journey!
"Look out! Darkspawn ahead!"
We had been on our way back to camp from Redcliffe Castle, having finally quelled the demon within Arl Eamon's son when suddenly Darkspawn surrounded us.
We were so close to camp... the Darkspawn must have planned an ambush!
Let the others at the camp be all right!
Weapons were unsheathed by everyone in the party and Wynne already had Arcane Bolts flying through the air towards their targets while Leliana screamed at us above the din.
"Stand fast! There is a fire trap ahead!"
Leliana dashed ahead of us and we followed slowly as we saw where the trap was located and she disarmed it.
"Go! I've got it!"
Morrigan took her Aodh axe from her back as well as her shield and smiled.
"'Tis good we ran into them, I was beginning to grow weary of the quiet."
Morrigan let out a war cry I had never heard from her before and ran towards the nearest Genlock and lit into him, the ax biting a gaping wound across his neck.
Leliana let her arrows fly as I raced towards an incoming Hurlock and took him down quickly, heading for the next one and the next one after that. They seemed to be never ending.
It seemed as if dozens of Darkspawn were emerging onto the field from the shadows and I did not think we would be able to take on all of them, just the three of us, but I would die trying if fate called for it. We had lived through worse than this.
I continued cutting down every Darkspawn that came at me and soon I was surrounded by bodies, yet they kept on coming.
I spotted an Emissary down the field and he was just recovering from Morrigan's Stonefist spell and I knew I needed to take him down immediately. Magic on the field is your worst enemy unless it is your own.
The Emissary noticed me soon after and turned his staff on me as I charged at him and I dodged a couple of attacks but he was aiming wide. Morrigan must have placed a Misdirection Hex on him as he was not aiming properly and I planned to take full advantage of that.
With a bellow, I headed towards him and actually dodged into one of his attacks; the Hex had worked against me. It was a cold spell and I froze in place, the very action of trying to move any part of my body becoming painful. My sword slipped from my grasp from the ice that enveloped me and I willed the spell to end quickly so I could finish this.
I stood helpless as the Emissary laughed and then concentrated his fire down the field at the others and I felt a sudden warm sensation at my back and heard more laughing from that direction as well.
The short term spell ended and the Emissary turned on me once more as he saw me begin moving again but did not get another chance to attack as he exploded into a volcano of blood before me.
I felt a sharp stab in my back and spun around to find a Genlock rogue ready to stab me yet again. I rolled out of the way and then was scrambling to find my dropped sword when an arrow struck him in the neck and he fell at my feet, dead.
Another Darkspawn was headed in my direction and I finally had my sword in hand and turned to face him just as Leliana's second arrow struck him right in the head. He had been running so fast that his body slid towards me in a cloud of dirt as the arrow took his life.
By the Gods, that woman can fire an arrow.
I saw and heard Sten and Alistair coming at us from the woods followed by the rest of the campsite crew and I was relieved to see they were unharmed. They looked confused as they hurried towards us and pain wracked my body, causing me to double over and then fall to my knees.
Leliana had made her way across the field and was at my side now, talking to me but the pain I felt made her words sound jumbled.
"I need to remove this dagger. Steel yourself, Detra."
Warmth spread across my back as well as pain and I grunted loudly.
Evidently the rogue who had attacked me just minutes ago had stuck and left his dagger in my back along with having inflicted other wounds. The cold spell had blocked most of the pain as I had not felt this before.
"Wynne, I need you!"
Leliana was barking orders to everyone around her and I fell forward, the pain increasing every minute. My adrenaline had slowed and now I was beginning to feel the end results of the skirmish and I did not like it one bit.
Wynne was suddenly in view and I barely caught her apology and the fact that her mana had been depleted on the field, there was nothing she could do. So then Leliana yelled for Morrigan and the witch chided her for yelling when she had been right behind her.
"I am right here. Why are you yelling like a fool?"
Morrigan was then kneeling next to me and I saw the glow of magic being performed and it felt odd for a moment, better the next, but still there was much pain when she finished.
"Detra, we are taking you back to camp. Sten! We must move lest more Darkspawn arrive!"
I felt woozy now and heard the clanking of armor all around me then felt myself being lifted off the ground. We were moving now and I looked up into Sten's face as he carried me. His eyes were set ahead of us and he never looked at me.
Why does he always look so angry?
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Development of a knowledge model for the computer-aided design for reliability of electronic packaging systems
Kim, Injoong
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Microelectronic systems such as cell phones, computers, consumer electronics, and implantable medical devices consist of subsystems which in turn consist of other subsystems and components. When such systems are designed, fabricated, assembled, and tested, they need to meet reliability, cost, performance, and other targets for being competitive. The design of reliable electronic packaging systems in a systematic and timely manner requires a consistent and unified method for allocating, predicting, and assessing reliability and for recommending design changes at the component and system level with consideration of both random and wearout failures. Accordingly, this dissertation presents a new unified knowledge modeling method for System Design for Reliability (SDfR) called the Reliability Object Model (ROM) method. The ROM method consistently addresses both reliability allocation and assessment for systems composed of series and parallel subsystems. The effectiveness of the ROM method has been demonstrated for allocating, predicting, and assessing reliability, and the results show that ROM is more effective compared to existing methods, providing richer semantics, unified techniques, and improved SDfR quality. Furthermore, this dissertation develops representative reliability metrics for random and wearout failures, and incorporates such metrics into ROM together with representative algorithms for allocation, assessment, and design change recommendations. Finally, this research implemented the ROM method in a computing framework and demonstrated its applicability using several relevant microelectronic system test cases and prototype SDfR tools.


text: America through travel photographer's eyesUpdated 10:25 AM ET, Tue August 23, 2016 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Key West, Florida – During a 2014 trip to Key West with his wife, John McGraw's 358-pound frame ached after a day of walking. When he got home, he realized he wanted to make a change in his life.Hide Caption 1 of 12 Photos: Glacier National Park, Montana – McGraw lost 140 pounds in less than two years, thanks to gastric bypass surgery, exercise and a high-protein diet. His triple-digit weight loss allowed him to hike and capture all the photos he wanted on his August dream trip to Glacier National Park in Montana.Hide Caption 2 of 12 Photos: Glacier National Park, Montana – After years of only being able to take photos from the road and going on trips limited by his weight, McGraw took his first hiking trip with his wife, Diane, in August. They hiked nearly 8 miles to reach the top of Grinnell Glacier, seen in the distance on the Highline Trail.Hide Caption 3 of 12 Photos: Glacier National Park, Montana – "While going through the weight loss and doing all the work necessary, I always had one thing in mind: I wanted to hike in Glacier National Park, and especially to the Grinnell Glacier," he told CNN.Hide Caption 4 of 12 Photos: Glacier National Park, Montana – The avid travel photographer stopped for many photo opportunities throughout the park, like Swiftcurrent Lake (above), Highline Trail and Grinnell Glacier.Hide Caption 5 of 12 Photos: Glacier National Park, Montana – Beyond the first-time hiking trip, it was also the first time McGraw was able to go horseback riding. He always had to say "no" to the activity because there was a 250-pound weight limit.Hide Caption 6 of 12 Photos: Glacier National Park, Montana – All of his hard work losing weight paid off, McGraw said, because of the experience he got to have with his wife, like this breathtaking view. Wild Goose Island is touted as one of the most photographed spots in the park, and it's clear why.Hide Caption 7 of 12 Photos: Glacier National Park, Montana – "It was about an 8-mile hike round trip with elevation and plenty of switchbacks. There was no way I could have done this two years ago," said McGraw. He snapped this breathtaking view of Grinnell Lake.Hide Caption 8 of 12 Photos: Glacier National Park, Montana – A bighorn sheep said "hello" as McGraw and his wife made their way up the glacier.Hide Caption 9 of 12 Photos: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming – The McGraws didn't stop at Glacier National Park. McGraw captured the iconic T.A. Moulton Barn on Mormon Row sitting in front of the Tetons at Grand Teton National Park. Hide Caption 10 of 12 Photos: Yellowstone National Park – Colors pop at Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park, which the McGraws visited in early August.Hide Caption 11 of 12 Photos: Fargo, North Dakota – The McGraws' 11-day trip out west also took them to the Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore and more. They stopped for a selfie in Fargo, North Dakota. The couple says their next stop will be a dream trip to Italy.Hide Caption 12 of 12More from Travel16 artist hangouts you can still go toDr. Beach's top 10 US beaches for 2017Boeing through the ages: Planes that changed the way we travelStressed at the airport? Find these dogsThe real pirates of the Caribbean


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Google Glass Photography Could Kill Facebook — And Rescue Google+
Geege Schuman stashed this in Google
Stashed in: Facebook!, Google+, Virtual Reality!, Cognitive Bias, Augmented Reality!
Emily Nussbaum, the wife of New York Times writer Clive Thompson, pointed out an interesting aspect of how Google Glass shares photos in a blog item about what it was like to live with someone wearing Glass all the time: All photos taken on Google Glass are automatically backed up and shared on Google+.
.........................................................................Google Glass is not likely to completely replace the cellphone. The spectacles are a barrier between normal human interaction, so many people will not want to wear them all the time. But it's obvious that Glass has huge applications in business and specific "experience" settings. I might want to wear Glass while I'm at a concert, for instance, so I can enjoy the show again later. Or if I'm a reporter on a remote assignment, my editors might want to see what I'm seeing. Protestors should use them on demonstrations to guard against police brutality.
But the killer app, at least initially, for Glass is likely to be photos. Glass photos make mobile phone photos look as labor-intensive as using an old-fashioned camera.
And if Glass photography becomes popular, then the default photosharing app will be Google+ — not Facebook or Instagram.
It's a good strategy.
Google Glass photos + Google Watch photos + Android smartphone photos all automatically go to G+.
By the way, you've seen that Google Glass has really gotten a lot of attention from Sergey Brin lately thanks to a woman named Amanda Rosenberg:
Amanda Rosenberg is the one who coined the "OK, Glass!" command phrase. and she is an avid user of Google Plus. So the "Google Glass is good for Google Plus" story makes a lot of sense.
She's also on Twitter fwiw:Â https://twitter.com/amandarosenberg
Which is where I found this:
I would totally wear Google Glass that looked like this!!!
1) Google Glass photography did not hurt Facebook or help Google+.
2) Snapchat Spectacles are the new Google Glass For Photos/Video.


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Clinical Presentation and Management of Diabetes Complications and Cardiovascular Disease
Module code: MD7004
Module co-ordinators: Dr Sudesna Chatterejee, Janette Barnett
The delivery of high standard diabetes care requires a competent and knowledgeable workforce, able to apply a critical evidence based approach to their clinical practice.
This module will provide students with the theoretical underpinning and evidence for the key components of diabetes care:
- Presentation and management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Screening, identification, treatment and management of micro and macro vascular complications
- Meeting the needs of specific groups for example pregnancy, foot problems, in-patient care, medical emergencies and multi-ethnic groups
Throughout this module attention will be given to the importance of person-centred care and strategies to embed this approach into practice. Case studies will be used to encourage interactive and experiential learning. This module equips students with skills to critically evaluate your practice.
- 16 one-hour lectures
- 12 one-hour seminars
- Two one-hour tutorials
- Exam, two hours (50%)
- Written Case study or Written Debate, 3,500 words (50%)


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Talent type: 1x Female Model
Job type: Fit Modeling
- Job ID: 126704
Sat 20th Aug 2016 - 11:30 AM to 02:30 PM
Alexandria, NSW
$50/hour per talent
Australian luxury sleepwear label NATALIJA are looking for a casual female fit model to assist with inhouse fittings at our office in Alexandria.
Please only apply if you match the below measurements as per industry size 8 standards:
- BUST: 84 to 88cm
- WAIST: 64 to 68cm
- HIP: 92 to 96cm (widest measurement)
- Height 168 to 170cm
We are looking for an ongoing relationship and we will continue to work with you through theright.fit if you are the right look and measurements for our brand.
Please ensure you have a full length photo uploaded to be selected, and that your measurements are up to date!


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Is there a way to have one interceptor stack defined in terms of another? I created a log-in interceptor to check if a user is logged in and redirect him/her to the log-in page if not, and it will be applied to almost all pages, but there will be a few (index, etc.) that would not need that. However, most other pages use the same basic interceptors, just not the log-in one. So, given the below, is there a way to change it so that it's two stacks, one missing the log-in, and the other only declaring its parent and adding the log-in? <interceptor-stack name="defaultLoginStack"> <interceptor-ref name="params" /> <interceptor-ref name="login" /> <interceptor-ref name="prepare" /> <interceptor-ref name="fileUpload" /> <interceptor-ref name="conversionError" /> <interceptor-ref name="validation" /> </interceptor-stack> I'm guessing it's not, since I didn't see anything that seemed likely in the struts.xml documentation page,[1] but I thought I'd ask and make sure, or find out if there's some non-XML way of doing an equivalent. (Or possibly if there's a reason I shouldn't be doing this in the first place?) Thanks, ~Dan Allen [1]http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/strutsxml-examples.html -- This message may contain confidential, proprietary, or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived by any transmission to an unintended recipient. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Any views expressed in this message are those of the sender, not those of any entity within the KBC Financial Products group of companies (together referred to as "KBC FP"). This message does not create any obligation, contractual or otherwise, on the part of KBC FP. It is not an offer (or solicitation of an offer) of, or a recommendation to buy or sell, any financial product. Any prices or other values included in this message are indicative only, and do not necessarily represent current market prices, prices at which KBC FP would enter into a transaction, or prices at which similar transactions may be carried on KBC FP's own books. The information contained in this message is provided "as is", without representations or warranties, express or implied, of any kind. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com
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lovely design
Oh Baby Baby...
Sequin Grafitti
Theresa Himmer Sparkles!
Go Figurine?
These figurines are so cute and disturbing at the same time. They were created by Debra Broz using found figures and changing them into these weird wonders. She began training as a china restorer when she got the idea. I found them featured in the www.impossiblemag.com. Enjoy.
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Oh say can you see...
Oh say can you see...Erin Wasson, photographed by Fred Meylan and styled by Anne-Marie Broulliet, for Elle France June 2011. May everyone sparkle today on the 4th of July and have a lovely day.
Lead to Greatness
I couldn't believe my eyes...these amazing pencils were transformed by Brazilian born carpenter Dalton Ghetti. He creates these miniature masterpieces on the tips of pencils, can you believe it? He works as a carpenter, and has been making his tiny graphite works for about 25 years starting his craft in grade school. He uses sewing needles, blades and special carving knives to transform these works of art. There is so much time and patience in each of these, the alphabet too 2.5 years to complete. Mind blowing.
Me & The Bee at the Flea
To Flea or not to Flea
This saturday is the Pittsburgh Flea and I am going to give it a go. I pulled ideas for how i would like my table to look, but its going to be trial and error. I have hang tags, packaging (brown bags that i stamped my logo on), chalkboard signage, vintage crates and hardware boxes from my 78 year old neighbor. I'm making scarf pillows, greeting cards and pulling together years and years of hunting and gathering lovely things. I hope it is a success. http://pittsburghflea.com/
A Good Attitude...
Chocolates with attitude...Denmark-based Bessermachen DesignStudio plus Henrik Konnerup equals heaven. The chocolates were produced by Konnerup, 12,000 pieces of artisanal chocolates were each handmade and individually wrapped. Flavors range from chocolate with lavender to dark chocolate with curry and pistachio. For all 12,000 pieces, 12 different designs were created. Each box reflecting the identify of the chocolate. Chocolates with Attitude is being hailed as a collector's item. I want some now!
Pretty Plastic Wrap
Wow, Wigs made from plastic wrap, give leftovers a whole new meaning. They were originally designed for a Tiffanys & Co. window display by Kate Cusack, then re-used in this photoshoot by Kristiina Wilson. One year for Halloween, I embellished a wig with plastic wrap to be the Snow Miser, these put that to shame. These are so weird and cool I cant stop looking at them. Enjoy.
Flora & Fauna
Beauty and sadness. These are a series of iron sculptures representing animals that have been endangered due to iron extraction in Brazil, which is apparently one of the biggest producers of iron ore. Each sculpture is the exact size and the weight of the real animal. Check out Marco Ugolini for more of his work. www.jesuismonreve.org and http://vimeo.com/17406761.
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Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): A new research showed that exposure to polluted air early in life led to an accumulation of abdominal fat and insulin resistance in mice even if they ate a normal diet.
Animals exposed to the fine-particulate air pollution had larger and more fat cells in their abdominal area and higher blood sugar levels than did animals eating the same diet but breathing clean air.
Researchers exposed the mice to the polluted air for six hours a day, five days a week for 10 weeks beginning when the animals were 3 weeks old. This time frame roughly matches the toddler years to late adolescence in humans.
The exposure levels for the animals subjected to polluted air resemble the fine-particulate pollution that can be found in urban areas in the United States.
"This is one of the first, if not the first, study to show that these fine particulates directly cause inflammation and changes in fat cells, both of which increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes," said Qinghua Sun, an associate professor of environmental health sciences at Ohio State University and lead author of the study.
The research appears in the December issue of the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. (ANI)


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I don't know what my problem is. I have a new job, and the Sleepovers fic to finish and like three original stories that I'm working on...but then I was like, huh. That road trip *does* sound kind of fun. The siren song of Brittana fic.
So, to keep this somewhat manageable, and not boring, I'm kind of thinking of this as road trip snapshots, little flashes of what they experience over the week. Hence the name.
And to those people who reviewed A Real Date - you guys are the awesomest awesomes ever. Really, you all have no idea how much your enthusiasm means to me, and helps me to be a more productive, creative person. Thank you.
It's early. The heat of the day hasn't yet burned off the morning haze. The grass is still wet with dew, droplets dampen the hem of Santana's jeans as she walks across the Fabray's lawn.
She's carrying two grocery bags full of snacks that Quinn's mom packed for their trip. She peeks in over the top of one of the bags. Mallomars. Score.
She's smiling as she walks toward the car. Six full days with Brittany. Five full nights with Brittany. This trip is going to be amazing.
The other girls…they'll be fun too. Quinn has been normal lately, relaxed and happy. She and Berry have sorted their Finn shit out, for the time being anyway, bonded over whatever it is uptight chicks have in common. Mercedes couldn't make it, she's got a family reunion in Missouri. But Santana is sort of psyched to have Tina along. Tina cracks her up sometimes.
The hatchback of her RAV 4 is open. The third row of seats is folded and stowed, as always, leaving them with plenty of room to put their bags. Brittany is sitting in the open trunk, leafing through a magazine, her feet dangling over the back bumper.
Santana slows down as she gets closer. It's been almost a month, but she still flushes with pleasure when she looks at Brittany and gets to think the word girlfriend. The scrape on Brittany's left knee, the bug bite on her right elbow, the fading hickey only half covered by the collar of her t-shirt - every imperfection makes her perfect.
Santana is close enough now to see the freckles dusted across Brittany's nose.
"You've got an eyelash..."
Brittany looks up, smiles, brushes a hand across her cheek. But the eyelash clings.
Santana sets the bags down, reaches out and brushes Brittany's cheek with her thumb.
Brittany nuzzles into her touch. Santana leans down, brushes kisses across those adorable freckles and at the corner of Brittany's mouth.
"Mmmm..." Brittany murmers nothing in particular, and turns her head to meet Santana's lips. Her hands find Santana's hips, fingers slide into the beltloops of her jeans. She pulls her closer, until she's standing between Brittany's knees.
Their kisses start out gentle - pecks and nibbles. Then Brittany's go roaming down the backs of Santana's thighs. They slide back up, fit themselves to the curve of Santana's butt, squeeze.
Santana feels the sun on her shoulders, the warmth of Brittany's body so close to her own. She feels alive and pleasantly hot. She feels fucking fantastic.
Santana tangles her left hand in Brittany's hair, pulls her in to press their mouths closer together. Her tongue slips into Brittany's mouth. Brittany sucks, hard.
Minutes pass. They don't notice. They're lost in each other, aflame. They suck and lick and bite and kiss and kiss. Their hands are all over each other, seeking more, more, more warm skin.
Quinn stands on the lawn, a backpack slung over one shoulder, mouth agape.
Tina rounds the corner of the house, stops short. Her duffel bag bangs back against her hip.
"Ohhh. Well. I think it's kinda cute."
Walking in on Brittany and Santana making out is now a daily occurrence for anyone who knows them. Quinn is happy for them, she really is. And sometimes it is sort of adorable to see how in love they are. But on the Brittany-Santana Scale of Gettin' It On that Puck invented, this is at least a 12 out of 15. And anything above a 6 is inappropriate for the front yard.
"I hate to ask..." Rachel has joined them, dragging a wheeled suitcase behind her - it's red, with gold stars. "...but where is Brittany's other hand?"
Quinn glances back at the house, glad that her mother doesn't appear. Judy Fabray has loosened up over the past year. But she's not *this* loose.
A muffled moan comes from the pair.
"Ok. That's enough." Quinn decides. She strides toward them, clears her throat.
Brittany and Santana don't notice Quinn approaching. She's close enough now to see that Brittany's hand is under Santana's tanktop. Doing something that Santana enjoys very much, apparently.
"Brittany. Santana. Guys!"
Quinn is loud, but not loud enough. She looks over her shoulder for help.
Tina is staring, wide-eyed. "I don't like it when Mike does that but it looks like Brittany is really good at..."
Rachel claps a hand over Tina's mouth.
"Quinn, on three...One. Two..."
"SANTANA!" Quinn shouts.
"BRITTANY!" Rachel hollers, putting the full force of her well-trained lungs to use.
Brittany and Santana separate slowly, lingering over their kisses like they have to last a few years instead of a few minutes. Finally, they turn around, see the girls on the lawn.
"Why are you yelling?" Brittany's blue eyes are wide and wondering.
Quinn rolls her eyes and tosses her backpack to Santana, who catches it, laughing.
Brittany slides out of the car, making room for Quinn, Rachel and Tina to put their bags in the trunk. They're all impatient to get on the road; it only takes a few minutes for them to stow their gear.
Rachel and Tina hop into the backseat, Santana slides into the driver's seat. Brittany heads for the passenger seat, but Quinn stops her.
"Nuh uh."
Santana looks up from the GPS, where she's punching in their first destination.
"You two and your wandering hands are going to drive us right off the road. Back seat, Brittany."
Santana snarls and Brittany pouts, but Rachel and Tina side with Quinn and pull Brittany into the back seat with them. She settles in behind Santana, happy to find she can still play with her hair from back there.
Santana rifles through the sheets of paper and books of maps that Quinn's mom pressed into her hands before they left the house.
"I don't know why your mom made us print all that stuff out *and* bring the maps." She jabs at the GPS console again. "We have the robot bitch to tell us what to do."
"Better safe than lost in the middle of creepy West Virginia."
"Alright well you be Clark then, I'll be Lewis." Santana tosses the maps and papers into Quinn's lap.
Quinn raises a quizzical eyebrow at her.
"Clark did the maps. Duh."
They're grinning at each other now. No more Cheerios drama, no more boyfriend drama, they're really friends, maybe for the first time ever.
In the backseat, Tina leans over to Brittany.
"Umm...so..." She's not really sure how to ask, but she's so curious, she has to try. "Does Santana really like it when you..." She whispers the last part into Brittany's ear.
"Oh yeah!" Brittany nods enthusiastically. "She likes it even better when I do it with my tongue."
Tina flushes a deep red and sits back in her seat.
Put on some music before I have to hear another word of this nonsense." Quinn demands. But the corners of her mouth are still curled into a smile.
"I concur." Rachel pipes up from behind Quinn. "And I brought just the thing..." she whips out her iPod. "A specially crafted mix of..."
Santana surprises Rachel by holding out her hand for the iPod. Rachel hands it over, astounded into silence. Santana is equally shocked when she hooks it into the car stereo and the first song that plays is The Pixies - Here Comes Your Man.
"Berry! Drums!"
Rachel beams, triumphant.
Santana cranks up the stereo, rolls down her window. She catches Brittany's eye in the rearview mirror, blows her a kiss and they're on their way.


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|Scientists at Kent have previously developed a new technology that involves suspending single long strands of DNA between microscopic platforms to form tightropes. Now, by using the nanoprobe, developed at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory , it is possible to manipulate proteins bound to these tightropes; enabling the action of these proteins to be investigated with unprecedented detail.
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This fall my DH will fly back to the US with our 1 yr old and I will follow 2 weeks later. I've hear rumors that he'll need a notarized letter from me giving my permission to let him fly internationally with our DD. Anyone have experience with this?
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I had one. Something very simpe I typed up and dh got notarized . Not sure what would have happened without it.
Sounds like it's not required, but it would be a good idea:
Wow, I've never heard of this before. As unfair as it may be, I am sure this affects fathers more than mothers. I am an American woman living in Germany and travelled alone with my son to the US last year with no issue. I also went to the US the year before and although my hubby was with us, he is German and went through a different line at immigration (which he was told he should have stayed with us but anyway) and so I went through alone with DS...as if travelling alone with him...and no one said anything then either. Again, I would think for moms this is generally not an issue but for dads/ your DH I would definitely get that letter!
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I think getting one is a good idea, even if it isn't required. My dad and stepmom took my sister and me to Canada when we were teenagers and they detained us! They finally let us go after my mom pleaded with them on the phone and she had to fax something over. I know that was Canada, and not the US, but immigration officials here aren't exactly known for playing "fair".
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Yes, when I traveled from the US to Canada without my husband, they asked for it, and luckily I had it. There was a lady being detained at Customs because she didn't have hers and she was VERY VERY VERY stressed. I would do it, just in case. It is a small effort to make for that peace of mind.
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Farmer's Almanac Predicts Super-Cold Winter
Even in this era of HD Doppler Radar, 3-D Satellite Imagery and seven-day extended forecasts, many weather watchers still get their seasonal forecasts from the most unlikely of sources: the Old Farmer's Almanac. Benjamin Radford, with the Skeptical Inquirer Science Magazine says the prolific book still has a lot to offer.
"The Farmer's Almanac is still popular two-and-a quarter centuries later. The reason is that it's not simply dry and boring predictions. It's a mix of science and pseudo-science with a dose of old-time wisdom thrown in."
The almanac, which claims about an 80 percent success rate in its forecasts, employs modern technology but still uses the "secret formula" that founder Robert Thomas devised in 1792. By combining the study of sunspots, prevailing weather patterns and basic meteorology, the almanac's weather staff comes up with a long-range forecast. The temperature deviations are based on 30-year averages compiled by government forecasters.
The almanac also provides advice on planting, astronomy, food and love among other items.
In fact, the New Hampshire-based almanac predicts a "super-cold" winter in the eastern two-thirds of the country. The west will remain a little bit warmer than usual. And for us on the Gulf Coast, a remaining slow hurricane season is in store with the remote possibility of a storm to make landfall (Ed. note: So far it's been correct.)
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In what is turning out to be a confrontation between the Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs) and the University Grant Commission (UGC) on degrees issued by the premier technical institutions, the government has backed the latter saying the IITs can issue only those degrees recognised by the UGC.
In a letter written to IIT Kharagpur which had raised objection to the UGC's direction to all universities including the IITs to roll back courses that are not recognised by it, the human resource development (HRD) ministry said it had stretched its power under the IIT Act 1961, an act of Parliament under which IITs are governed.
Suggesting a way out of the confrontation, the ministry asked both the IITs and UGC to hammer out an "appropriate solution" and list out the degrees that are not in conformity with the UGC regulations.
The UGC, an apex regulatory body for higher education in the country, had shot off a letter to all institutions of higher learning on July 12 asking them to conform to degrees recognised by it saying unspecified degrees could lead to a barrage of litigation.
UGC's letter had come in the backdrop of the Delhi University four-year undergraduate programme controversy, after which it notified all the recognised degrees.
The UGC had recently forced Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore to change the name of its course under the same regulation.


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Thunderhead continues campaign to disrupt the world of B2B2C with a virtual journey above the clouds at The Festival of Marketing
LONDON, UK, 11th November 2015 – Thunderhead, a customer engagement business that enables marketers to understand their customers and deliver high-value interactions, is bringing disruptive technology to The Festival of Marketing (11th and 12th November), using virtual reality to transport marketers above the digital clouds.
Building on the creative campaign that introduced 'The Thunderhead' character — the cloud-dwelling genius that embodies Thunderhead's product – festival attendees will be invited to enter his world 'Above the Clouds'. Through a powerful combination of Norse legend and virtual reality, marketers will join 'The Thunderhead' on his quest to stamp out crappy customer experience and restore order to the current chaos, bringing brands and customers together in harmony.
Flying through a digital storm via Oculus Rift headsets, visitors will be given a unique overview of Thunderhead's ability to gather real-time customer insights across the entire customer journey – from a multitude of online and offline channels – and turn it into clear, actionable data marketers can use to create value driven, relevant conversations. The immersive trip will be a theatrical demonstration of the company's approach to customer engagement and its unconventional take on B2B2C marketing.
"Insight into each customer journey is essential if you truly want to engage with customers" said Sarah Traill, VP of Brand, Digital, Communications at Thunderhead. "By providing a standout experience at the festival, we will not only convey the magnitude of our offering but also capture the imagination of marketers."
The activation marks the next phase of a campaign unlike any other in the B2B marketing environment, putting a memorable face to the power of customer engagement and journey-based insight. In April this year 'The Thunderhead' stormed onto TV screens during the commercial break of popular TV show Mad Men. In the ad, the almighty figure was presented as the guiding light for businesses lost without insight into their customers.
Imparting insight "through his unfeasibly large nipples," 'The Thunderhead' is a playful embodiment of Thunderhead's ONE Engagement Hub product that challenges perceptions of B2B as dry and dull. The Norse warrior also caused quite a stir at Cannes Lions 2015, appearing on the streets of Cannes and fronting an offer to make CMOs' lives effortless, by offering a complimentary ride in a Thunderhead Bentley, through the power of Twitter. Campaign results were impressive: a total of 4 million people watched the brand video online and website traffic increased by 209%.
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