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Monthly Archives: March 2015
Cement deteriorates with age, and has an inherent weakness of cracking.
How many of us know that India is the second largest manufacturer of cement in the world with more than 360 million tonne annual capacity? Is it a matter to be proud of? Majority will say, yes. The price of cement has come to indicate the health of market economy, shifting directions of monetary investments, rate of infrastructure development and such others. Again, an important information for all of us.
How many of us know that every tonne of cement produced causes nearly another tonne of carbon dioxide, a major contributor to greenhouse gases? Is it a matter to be proud of? This time hopefully, majority will say 'no.' This is besides the fact that cement also has very high embodied energy, a major concern today in sustainable buildings. If so, how should we treat this wonder material?
Cement is a product of calcium, aluminium, silicon and iron, supplied through mainly limestone, clay and sand. The mix in right proportion with more than 3/4th limestone is grinded, pre-heated and then heated up to 1400 degree centigrade in a rotating furnace kiln, where decarbonation takes place, releasing carbon dioxide, slurry and clinkers. The clinkers are set into a horizontal chamber for final and fine grinding.
Within about 200 years of its discovery, cement has conquered the world of construction, due to its versatility of usage, flexibility in design applications, strength and setting time.
While professionals may handle it more efficiently, even a village mason picks up the skills of working with cement very fast, hence its popularity. However, thanks to its popularity, we appear to be ignoring its drawbacks.
Though lime and cement share common raw material, cement deteriorates with age, while lime stays fit for long. Cement has an inherent weakness of cracking, passing on this trait to concrete too. As such, experts do not guarantee a cement and concrete building to last more than 60 to 80 years without periodic improvements.
Besides, it absorbs heat if directly exposed to sun, with surface cracks. If we checkout any building with only cement mortar plastering without wall paint, hundreds of cracks can be seen on the surface. Normal mortar tends to absorb water, being groscopic in nature, hence requires varied water-proofing applications. Traditional buildings in stone, wood, non-homogeneous roofs and such others could withstand minor settlement in site or even small-scale earthquakes. In contrast, cement as a material is not good to withstand settlements.
Despite knowing about the drawbacks of cement, we end up having cement mortar in all joints and surfaces; concrete in foundation, columns, lintels, beams, slabs, frames and coping bands; cement blocks in walls. What we are building today appears to be a cement building from head to toe.
While it is a dangerous trend in construction, it is equally a shame on us to neglect dozens of appropriate materials available to us. Once cement was a boon, today it may not be. It is time to look outside cement.
To build or not
The basement has many functional advantages but the planning has to be early and perfect.
Basements have traditionally been a matter of household requirement, but now during the days of depleting urban resources, it is equally well a matter of efficiency, hence a matter of green living.
European nations adapted it long before we discovered its advantages, mainly due to their climatic zoning and multi-use potentials, but now its time every city home in India considers it as an option.
There is a flip side to having a basement, water seepage being among the greatest worries. It is possible to make it water proof by using concrete walls, external plastering with water proof admixtures and such others. Yet, most people fear the seepage and just do not build the basement at all. The other bothersome issue could be the raised ground floor, necessitated due to basement ventilators. As such, everyone needs to climb up by 4 to 5 feet while in a normal house we need to walk up by 1' 6" only.
The major criteria towards building the basement should be the family lifestyle, for an unused basement is a waste of resources and money. Of course we are not discussing basement for car parking, which lacks efficiency, but may check out if activities like home office, extra storage, home gym, home theatre, drying clothes, family entertainment like TT table, community music sessions, dance classes and such others could be accommodated there. These tasks done elsewhere would consume more precious upper floors and negate the options for other uses.
Providing basement fully below the ground floor is ideal from the cost and construction criteria, but if it is not needed, we may consider part basements. In such a case, the area with basement below gets raised up, while the rest of house can be at normal ground level, creating a split-level house. Alternatively, we may also raise the areas without basement by filling earth, thereby bringing the whole house to the same level everywhere. While the split-level house appears nice, it will affect movement of babies and elders. Levelling the house will cost extra money, though it could be worth it considering the advantages of a floor in the same level.
Reduced climbing to reach the listed needs is among the main advantages of a basement, which is just one floor below the ground floor. Alternatively, the needs may end up on the second floor where people have lesser urge to climb or may hesitate to walk the guests up through the house, thereby reducing the frequency of usage. If we consider that basements cost less than upper floors both during and after construction, they come as a cost-effective solution. These part-underground spaces are cooler than the rest of the house, hence can be appropriate for specific usages.
Basements come with functional, economical and ecological advantages. More importantly, it is always a 'now or never' decision. If the basement is not done in the beginning, it cannot be added later.
Why waste space in your house?
Basement car parking holds more disadvantages than advantages.
Energy-efficient architecture revolves around not only technology and materials, but equally around the functional benefits we gain across time from the design details. After all, every square foot of built-up space costs time, money and effort, hence it is important to check the implications of our ideas and decisions, to choose the most effective solution among the available options.
Accommodating car parking in a typical house site could be a good example to elaborate this point. Strangely, majority of people believe parking the car in the basement saves space, while the truth is it consumes double the space which is actually required! The ramp down to a 5 ft. lower basement needs to be around 25 to 30 ft. long for a comfortable drive, while the car itself will not be longer than 16 ft. long. So, just imagine the total length of 40 to 45 ft. we spare to park one car, which on normal ground level would not demand more than 20 ft.
Sometimes, people try steep slope to save space, which is difficult to drive in and out. Now if we look at the extra cost of executing the ramp, making it skid proof and building up the side retaining walls, the logic of ground-level parking sounds attractive.
The ramp space cannot be used for anything else but driving down, unlike the flat part of the site. On ground, if the car were to be kept out temporarily, the space could also be used as a guest space during events, buffet lunch area, kids' play area or shaded area for plants. The sloping ramp, besides not offering any other use, also divides the ground space available into two parts which further reduces the multi-functionality of the site.
During monsoon, ramps collect water flowing down onto the basement floor, necessitating a sewage on-line pump for emergency pumping out.
Meaningfully accommodating the car parking area has been among the challenges for designers. Front garages prove this point with their limited range of unattractive rolling shutters while the ramps are even more difficult. Ramp going down the ground level, with a shutter at the entry to basement, can be an equally challenging task in developing an attractive elevation.
If parking is on ground level, the car can be placed up to the edge of the property, whereas a ramp can happen leaving the setback. This setback space gets cut off from the rest of the site, rendering it nearly useless. Even to access this area, we need to cross the ramp.
This analysis is not to negate the idea of a basement, but to discourage car parking in the basement. If we analyse expenses, advantages and disadvantages of basement car parking, we see more disadvantages than advantages. Equally well, this analysis is to suggest a methodology to be adapted when we design green buildings, where we may weigh the options for their real benefits and get an efficient building.
Geyser era
Exploring alternatives is mandatory if we want a greener future.
How did people get hot water before the electric geyser was introduced? They simply heated it with firewood and even today it is the most common approach in all rural areas. How do we heat water for drinking? The burning gas stove ensures we get healthy warm water to drink. The above examples are only to say that heating is not solely dependent upon electric geysers.
The idea of wood fired hot water still continues, often called in Karnataka as Gujarath boiler, an idea that possibly originated from industrial boilers. It consists of an oven with a small mouth and a water pipe with cold water inlet at the bottom. This water pipe rises upwards, initially with wider diameter like 12 inches and later narrowing, reaching up to the last terrace without any other joints. From this highest point, the pipe comes down to the bathrooms as may be needed, creating a completely sealed pipe system. It is important that the system works like one unit, with no openings except for one inlet and outlets.
Any combustible material like home garden wastes, coconut peels, dried twigs, leaves, paper and old trash, most of which can be found in any city, can be used as a replacement for firewood in the oven. The cold water filled in the pipe gets heated up, rises up thanks to differential weight of cold and hot water and reaches the terrace level while fresh cold water flows to get heated up. From the terrace level, the hot water flows down into bath taps by gravity. As we use the hot water, the outflow is replaced by fresh inflow of water and after a few people taking bath, there may be no more hot water left, suggesting we fire it again. Gujarat boilers are among the easy solutions providing life-long service with a water column, simple operation and short firing period with very little running costs.
Cooking gas cylinders have revolutionised not only the kitchen but also the bathroom. Popularly called as gas geysers, these battery operated geysers are very economical and convenient. Just like in a gas stove, an inbuilt lighter starts a fire inside the geyser, heating up the water in the small storage tank inside to provide hot water instantly. As hot water flows out, cold water gets in for further heating.
There have been rumours about them as being unsafe which has no proof, especially when the gas cylinder is kept outside the house. Operationally, it's same as the kitchen stove, but for the periodic need to replace batteries which light up the spark. The unsafe ones are the water drums with exposed electric coil immersed inside to heat water.
With our modern lifestyle already in place, there are no single and perfect solutions to our needs today. Exploring the alternatives is hence mandatory if we have look for greener futures.


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Which countries are eligible for the Working Holiday Visa?
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Glasgow's premier experimental music festival Counterflows present their infamous clubnights this year at the Glee Club. Extra PA will be loaded in and experimental club sounds take over the dance floor with sets by I-Jahbar & Bokeh Edwards and Mother & Nova.
Duppy Gun's prime MC I-Jahbar and Bokeh Version's head honcho Bokeh Edwards (DJ) team up to bring their twisted, futuristic dancehall and dub soundsystem music to the UK for the first time. Born in the Truro District, Westmoreland (Jamaica) I-Jahbar started DJing, MCing and dancing in his local communities in the mid-90s. He first teamed up with Duppy Gun (LA/Jamaica based experimental dub/dancehall collective) after a meeting with The Congos in 2013, and to this day continued a strong relationship with the collective; collaborating internationally and toasting over various producers beats, as well as working to foster other local Jamaican artists in his community. Bristol-based Bokeh Versions have been solid supporters of I-jahbar and Duppy Gun productions, releasing the stunning 'Miro Tape' last year alongside constant slews of genre-bending soundsystem music. We can't see what they come up with together on the Counterflows dance floor.
Opening night will be a special elector/MC session by the Kingpin of the experimental and underground dance community Mother with mic-work by Nova.
Mother (aka Mark Maxwell) runs the Heated Head label, Concrete Cabin night and is one of the main cats at Glasgow institution Rubadub. Having cut teeth as a teenager working on the late John Peels legendary radio shows, he's gone on to become one of the most important figures in the Glasgow music scene . An impeccable DJ and selector, he can bang out techno, grime, dubstep, dancehall and experimental sets better than most international overpaid goons on the Silicon Valley touring circuit. The real deal.
On MC duties is Nova: a rap vocal project, a way to vent frustrations, boast achievements and express wants for the future. Over selected beats of a grime, bass and hip-hop nature, Nova's debut release, Risin' Up mixtape, featuring singer Theta, is out now on all major platforms. The tape is made up of nine tracks, three originals produced by Demonize, Mumbla and Nova Scotia out now, with lyrical content covering race, gender, class and the struggles that exist within these identity politics.
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Our approach to outcome monitoring and evaluation is tailored to the needs of organisations delivering people-based interventions in complex environments, where standard approaches to outcome measurement are difficult to apply.
Over the last few years, we have refined an approach to understanding change into a simple framework that can be used by organisations that face these challenges.
Our approach helps organisations to map their activities through different levels of outcomes to understand how they contribute to the outcomes they care about. This creates a framework for communication, learning, evaluation and reporting.
Our outcome mapping headings
We use our headings to help organisations distil and interrogate the changes they seek to make.
Ours is a theory of change approach, which aims to uncover how these kinds of people-influencing projects really make a difference.
Unlike other similar approaches, our approach builds on contribution analysis, which puts people at the centre of change. That's why we include a level of outcomes heading 'How they feel' – it ensures that the reactions of intended recipients of a programme, policy or intervention are included in understanding why and how change might happen. If people react positively to engagement then learning, behaviour change and wider benefits can flow from the programme. If not, then none of the intended changes can happen.
Sounds simple?
Using our headings can be a simple or complex process depending on the size, scope and ambition of your work.
Some more simple uses of the headings include, to:
- tell a success story of when an intervention, programme or policy worked well for people and how this happened.
- create a case study that demonstrates how an activity contributed to improved outcomes for a person.
- describe a simple and well-defined intervention, like how a support project helps people.
When we work with an organisation, we bring people together to collaborate on creating a map of activities to outcomes using our headings; we call this an outcome map. If their work is complex, multi-partner, organisation wide, or more experimental or innovative, they often need a lot of support to create an outcome map that will work for their organisation, communicate their work well, and form the basis for learning, evaluation and reporting. We have refined our expertise over the last few years and have developed a way of facilitating this process effectively for organisations.
How to use our headings
Try outcome mapping for one of the simple examples described above. You will need a set of our headings (download our pocket-sized headings) and some post-it notes or a cards. First, lay out your headings in order (1 to 6). Then, using the following prompts as guidance, create lists under each heading. It is important to use a separate post-it note or card for each item you write so that you can easily refine, replace and move them around.
What we do: Write down the key activities your project delivers.
Who with: Write down everyone who engages with these activities. This could include service users, staff and funders, for example.
How they feel: Write down the expected positive reactions people will have if they engage with the activities offered.
What they learn and gain: Write down the changes to their knowledge, skills and attitudes as a result of positive engagement with your activities.
What they do differently: Write down any positive changes to their behaviour and practice based on these changes in knowledge, skills and attitudes.
What difference does this make? Articulate your project's final outcomes – what difference does it make if people change their behaviour in the ways you describe? This is where higher level outcomes like people being healthier, happier or better off can be included.
- There is a discipline to being clear about the different outcome levels – make sure you separate out your activities (What we do) from engagement (Who with), learning outcomes (What they learn and gain) from behaviour change (What they do differently).
- You don't have to start at one end and work to the other – add what you know first, and then work out the logic in-between (e.g you might know what skills you aim to improve, but you haven't thought about how people feel).
- It can take a while to get the descriptions right – just keep trying and refining.
- Start simple and build up to more complex interventions or programmes.
- Come to us for help and support if you need it!
This approach is suitable for a range of purposes in outcome evaluation. Here are some examples to get you thinking about when you could use your outcome map:
Planning an intervention
Use our headings to set out how you think the intervention will work. Here you would use the headings as a framework for plotting out your intervention when you are writing a funding application or planning it.
Communicating how you make a difference
Using the headings as a framework, you can create an outcome map that can be shared with stakeholders, service users and funders that clearly communicates how you make a difference.
Learn, monitor and improve
Your outcome map can also be used to monitor what you're doing, through reflection or feedback, learn from it and adapt and improve your project or intervention as you deliver it.
Evaluate your intervention
The outcome map can be used as a framework for evaluation. You can gather data against each item in your map and analyse it to report on your project's achievements or to pass on to an external evaluator to scrutinise.
Tell your story
An outcome map really helps to create outcome-focused reports that demonstrate how you make a difference.
We have more Insight posts about outcome mapping that you may like to read:
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- How do you know if your project is effective?
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A Stylistic Analysis of Tre Sonetti del Petrarca by Ildebrando Pizzetti
Description: The purpose of this study is to examine the songs Tre Sonetti del Petrarca by Ildebrando Pizzetti. Effort is made to provide the performer with musical and poetic analyses to aid him in the preparation and interpretation of the songs. A consideration of the development of Italian solo song from 1822 to 1950 and brief biographical sketches of both the composer and the author of the text are included as background material. It is assumed that a detailed examination of the music and poetry will lead to a more meaningful expression in performance.
Date: December 1970
Creator: Doan, Cheryl Huffman
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Nokia X7-00 Advanced X-Series Gaming Mobile
Nokia X7 is the new cellular from the Nokia X-Series was totally unexpected and it is now lacking an official announcement yet. The most advanced model of X-Series will be dedicated to the game in which Nokia is committed to supporting X7 Need for Speed.
Nokia X7-00 seems to be a quick and multimedia, with its Symbian operating system Symbian OS^ 3, a capacitive touch screen that seems likely to be 3.7-4 inch AMOLED, an 8 megapixel camera on the back with flash, 3.5 mm audio jack on the top and an ergonomic shape.
It seems the same size as the king of the Nokia Eseries E7 ie Touchscreen with QWERTY, the differences are less square in outline and rounded in the back, you can see up to four speakers, we should find forms in HSDPA, Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi.
Here's a video of Nokia X7 has fun with the game Need for Speed motor suggesting the presence of gravity sensors. The menu shows four internal homescreen unlike the traditional three.
Nokia X7-00 Test Drive


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Posted by Max @ GoGrowhydroponics on July 28, 2014
The OG rapid flower plus hardener, is literally the 'new 'bottle on the shelves of any discerning hydroponic/grow shop. Many sales reps, wholesalers and manufacturers, contact us as soon as a new product comes onto the market.
With all new products, there comes a certain amount of advertising and pitching, which we call noise. We call it noise until we can actually verify its decibels. What I mean is, 'we never believe the hype'. What we do believe in is facts and testing.
So after having conducted tests and also receiving a lot of positive feedback we are happy to state this does exactly as it says it does...
There are many early flower enhancers out there on the market and most of them do a decent enough job. But I do believe nothing compares to the OG performance rates. It works so well in fact that after using OG in your plants at start of the second week of flowering (day 8). This is the optimum time. You will visibly see that at the end of your third week of flowering, your flowers will resemble those that look like they are actually in their fifth week of flowering.
Honestly, you will be amazed with the transformation and speed of its rapid onset of flowering. Personally I think I've actually worked out what OG stands for... "Oh God" as this is what I believe you will find yourselves saying after seeing the results for yourself.
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Listen: Feigen, Solomon on Melo experiment, Rockets' win over Warriors
Who is to blame for the Carmelo Anthony situation? No one, says Jonathan Feigen on the Texas Sports Nation podcast with columnist Jerome Solomon. It was simply a situation that didn't work out.
The Rockets didn't lose anything in making the Anthony deal, no draft picks, no players, just a league-minimum contract, so that the experiment lasted just 10 games isn't nearly as big of a deal as it is made out to be by many.
Feigen and Solomon break down the Rockets' most impressive win of the season, a 107-86 blowout of the Warriors, and delve into the backstory behind Anthony's short stint in Houston.
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text: Editing Sonic (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) 0 You do not have permission to edit this page, for the following reasons: The action you have requested is limited to users in one of the groups: Users, FANDOM Staff, FANDOM Helpers, Wiki Managers, Content Team Members. Please log in to edit this wiki.Joining Smashpedia is free, and it only takes a minute.We hope that you sign in, and become a member of the community!Click here to log in or create an account more + You can view and copy the source of this page: ''This article is about Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]. For other uses, see [[Sonic the Hedgehog]].'' {{cquote|''This speedy fighter has a lot of rush-type attacks. His Final Smash, Super Sonic, let's him fly around the stage at an incredible speed!''|cite=Description from the [[Super Smash Blog]]. }} {{Infobox Character |name = Sonic |image = [[File:Sonic SSBU.png|thumb]] |caption = [[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px|center]] |universe = ''[[Sonic (universe)|Sonic]]'' |firstgame = ''<nowiki>[Sonic the Hedgehog</nowiki>'' (1991) |games = ''[[SSBB]]''<br/>''[[SSBWU/3DS]]'' |availability = [[Unlockable]] |finalsmash = [[Super Sonic]] |tier = |ranking = |jnumber = 2 |walljump = Yes |wallcling = No |crawl = No |tether = No |voiceactor = |englishactor = Roger Craig Smith|japanactor = Jun'ichi Kanemaru}} '''Sonic the Hedgehog''' is a [[veteran]] fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', first playable in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. He was confirmed to return on June 12, 2018, during Nintendo Live at E3 2018. His design is based on his recent 3D appearances. When unlocked, he is fought at [[Green Hill Zone]]. ==Attributes== ===Strengths=== * Excellent combo game, many tilt attacks, aerials, and even special attacks usually combo into other aerials. * Up Smash possesses a windbox that draws enemies closer. * Down aerial can meteor smash. * Up-Special does not put him into helpless fall, meaning that he can further combo out of recovering, which further increases his combo game. He can also vertically air-dodge to gain extra height. * The spring from Spring Jump actually has a hitbox, which makes it useful for gimping opponents trying to recover. Furthermore, it does not count as a projectile, meaning it can be neither pocketed nor reflected. * Fastest dash speed in the game. * Can wall jump. ===Weaknesses=== * Incredibly lightweight, making him easy to K.O. before 100%. * Heavy reliance on combos, requiring them to rack up damage. * Few reliable kill moves, with his specials, again, there to increase enemy damage. * Fast dash speed makes him hard to control at times, and makes combos easy to mess up. * His Final Smash, Super Sonic, is rather easy to avoid and can easily be air-dodged through. == Summary == == Changes from ''SSBWU/3DS'' == === Attributes === *Sonic now takes damage when swimming in water. === Ground Attacks === *Sonic's dash attack has changed from a rolling kick into a simple kick. === Aerial Attacks === === Grabs and Throws === === Special Attacks === *Spin Dash cannot be cancelled into shield anymore. *Homing Attack now shows a reticle around the opponent it is targeting. *Sonic's [[Final Smash]], Super Sonic, is no longer controllable; instead, Sonic rapidly flies diagonally across the screen, ascending and descending his flight trajectory. == Moveset == === Ground Attacks === ==== Normal ==== *'''Neutral Attack''': one-two punch followed by kick that launches foe away *'''Forward Tilt''': double-leg kick from handstand, second strike lunching foes *'''Up Tilt''': double-hit upward kick that launches foes up *'''Down Tilt''': low leg sweep that pops enemies up *'''Dash Attack''': uses momentum to kick, launching foe away ==== Smash Attacks ==== *'''Forward Smash''': windup punch with launch ; can be angled, so good against those on ledges *'''Up Smash''': jumping attack with Sonic curled into a ball; initial hit pops up foes, then five-hit combo culminates in launching foes up *'''Down Smash''': short jump, then splits allows strikes to both sides ==== Other attacks ==== *'''Floor Attack (Front)''': *'''Floor Attack (Back)''': *'''Floor Attack (Trip)''': *'''Ledge Attack''': === Aerial Attacks === *'''Neutral aerial''': spinning ball form attack *'''Forward aerial''': horizontal, spinning headbutt; can hit up to six times, culminating in knocking foes away *'''Back aerial''': back kick with knockback *'''Up aerial''': double-leg upward kick that launches foes *'''Down aerial''' (Shooting Star Kick): dive kick that ends with knocking foes up and away === Grabs and Throws === *'''Grab''': standard *'''Forward Throw''': standard *'''Back Throw''': standard *'''Up Throw''': impale foes with spines, launching into air *'''Down Throw''': plants foe onto the ground, then curls into a ball and repeatedly rolls over them ===Special Moves=== {{Sonic Special Moves}} ===[[Taunts]]=== *Up Taunt: Does a front flip, while putting in his iconic pose from ''Sonic Adventure''. *Down Taunt: Starts doing a breakdancing move and says "Come on!" *Side Taunt: Starts running in place saying "Sonic speed!" === On-Screen Appearance === Does a homing attack onto the screen, and does his brawl pose. === Idle Poses === *Taps his right/left shoe, a reference to his iconic idle pose. *Does his iconic finger wag pose. === Victory Poses === *Runs off-screen and on-screen and does a thumbs up while saying "That was almost too easy." *Runs to get the blue chaos emerald and says "Piece of cake!" *Starts doing a breakdancing move upside down while saying "Let's do that again sometime!" Used for Team Victory Pose. ==In competitive play== ''To be added'' ==Palette Swaps== [[File:800px-Sonic_Palette_(SSBU).png|660px|center]] == Gallery == <gallery> SmashPromo1.png|[[Olimar]] with [[Mario]], [[Pac-Man]], and Sonic on [[Gaur Plain]]. SonicSSBUCongrats.png|Sonic with [[Pikachu]], [[Yoshi]], [[Diddy Kong]], and [[Knuckles]] on [[3D Land]]. </gallery> ==External links== <gallery> 38 Sonic – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate </gallery> {{SSBUCharacters}} {{Third Party universes}} Templates used on the current version of this page: Template:! (view source) (protected)Template:Cquote (view source) Template:Infobox Character (view source) Template:Navbox (view source) Template:SSBU (view source) Template:SSBUCharacters (view source) Template:Sonic Special Moves (view source) Template:Third Party universes (view source) Template:Tnavbar (view source) Template:Uv (view source) Template:· (view source) Return to Sonic (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate). 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Starting today and running through December 6, GameStop to offer
incredible savings online on new and pre-owned video games, consoles,
accessories and collectibles
GameStop provides added convenience this holiday through its
Web-in-Store gift purchasing service and free shipping on purchases more
than $25
GRAPEVINE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, November 30, www.gamestop.com
opens its Cyber Monday deals for online shoppers to take advantage of
some of the hottest deals on several new and pre-owned video games,
consoles, accessories and other products. To make it even more
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"Cyber Monday has quickly become the go-to shopping day of the year for
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Some of the Cyber Monday deals GameStop will be offering Monday only
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If you're in the market for a new SUV in Lincoln, 2018 Chevy Suburban reviews say this the vehicle for you. Offering first-class amenities, a top-rated powerplant and safety features that will give you peace of mind each time you drive, the Suburban is everything you've ever wanted. Plus, with seating for up to nine passengers and 120 cubic feet of cargo space, you'll have no problem hauling your family and belongings in comfort.
The 2018 Chevy Suburban in Lincoln is available in LS, LT and Premier trims. The entry-level LS comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic wipers, remote start, tri-zone climate control and power-adjustable front seats. In the technology department, the model is fitted with five USB ports, Bluetooth, an 8-inch touchscreen and six-speaker stereo system with satellite radio.
A favorite with 2018 Chevy Suburban reviews is the next trim up, the LT. It tacks on a power-adjustable liftgate, leather upholstery, telescoping steering, driver-seat memory settings and premium Bose audio system with nine speakers.
No matter which trim you decide to go with, all of them can be had with the optional Max Trailering package, which includes a trailer brake controller, unique rear-axle ratio and electronic two-speed transfer case for four-wheel-drive variants.
Pop the hood of any 2018 Chevy Suburban in Lincoln and you'll find a 5.3-liter V8 that can generate up to 383 pound-feet of torque and 355 horsepower. The powerhouse is fitted to a smooth six-speed automatic transmission, which can be paired with either a rear-wheel- or four-wheel-drive configuration. Towing capacity reaches its limit at 8,300 pounds on models equipped with the Max Trailering package.
Every new model comes standard with a Teen Driver system that is designed to help parents monitor their young driver's habits on the road and give them the ability to set max speed and audio volume. A swath of driver-assist technologies are also offered on select trims, including Forward Automatic Braking, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Adaptive Cruise Control.
In the market for the 2018 Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon and the Nissan Armada? You should also visit David Maus Chevrolet to check out the attractive 2018 Chevrolet Suburban and find out why it's a commendable option. Its wide selection of cutting-edge features and polished design may be just what you from a car. Utilize our report to see if the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban is suited for your particular needs. Also take a glance at the latest lease offers available at David Maus Chevrolet!
Visit us right away if you're looking for a go-to Chevrolet Suburban dealer with financial incentives you won't want to miss out on. After viewing our 2018 Chevrolet Suburban review, note the specs that you found usable; they'll help you make a knowledgeable vehicle purchase that you won't feel doubtful of. Stop by our car dealership in Sanford, FL, and experience the brand-new Chevrolet Suburban for yourself. For those who'd like to see it right now, we've enclosed a video recording that highlights its equipment.
*Taxes, title, registration, administrative fees and Dealer Fee of $799.50 not included. These charges represent costs and profit to the dealer for items such as inspecting, cleaning, and adjusting vehicles,and preparing documents related to the sale. Prices include the listed rebates and incentives. Please verify all information. We are not responsible for typographical, technical, or misprint errors. Inventory is subject to prior sale. Contact us via phone or email for more details. *MPG Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition, and other factors.


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Spring is a time of new life— flowers bloom and everything is young, fresh and alive. There is nothing more wonderful than dew drops on bright green grass and pink petals on a crisp spring day. Days like these hold so much promise for what is to come; a downpour of rain or a pleasant day of sun is more exhilarating than the constant gray drizzle of the Seattle winter. For many of us it is also a rebirth of one's wardrobe, thanks to the warmer climate that brings the opportunity to break out of the pants-rain jacket-boots combo that our winter forces us to wear.
Yet, in spite of those relentlessly gray days, no one is more appreciative than we here in Seattle of the light and color play once the new season gets momentum. The famous cherry trees of the University of Washington's quad is the destination for thousands of people in the few weeks that they bloom. These subtle whites and pinks are beautiful in contrast with the far off mountains and rolling clouds. This feminine softness can be utilized in style for a more casual and romantic setting like a picnic down by the waterfront or a spring wedding. Both the colors and textures are themselves romantic and can be found in silk organza and flowing silhouettes; or pieces with crocheted elements are just like the plumes of cherry blossoms that spring to life and gracefully move in the wind. A nice change from the austerity and masculinity of so much tech-wear.
Further North is the Skagit Valley, which holds a tulip festival each April. The festival is a viewing ground to see the endless crops of tulips bloom before they are harvested. The rows of bright pinks, reds and yellows are a beautiful sight and source of inspiration. To experience the vibrancy is sublime… and after such an experience it is hard to feel enthused by simple knits and jeans, especially if going out for drinks or to a party. Incorporating these same colors into one's ensemble immediately ups the ante for any day or event. Going out to dinner in a hot-pink dress becomes the foreplay to a night of champagne and dancing. A simple electric-orange top or heels is enough, but when a full color-blocked look is committed to, things start to intensify. But the colors are not the only inspiration—the shape of a tulip is very feminine like that of a bubble hemline. Dior Couture Spring 2013 showed this silhouette in different shades of pinks and creams with appliquéd flower details. This silhouette can be found at a myriad of stores including Seattle's Baby & Co. and is something that makes an interesting statement. The white look they currently have in-store is a simple version that could be accessorized to be elegant or casual.
Makeup and accessories are another way to bloom this spring. Simple pastel shades or vibrant pinks are on lips, nails, and even hair. Givenchy Fall RTW showed coiled colored "rosettes" of hair, and more practical are the popular hair chalks that come in bright hues offering a temporary burst of color. Hair accessories also offer an opportunity for a literal take on floral—fake flower headbands, and even fresh wreaths have been spotted several times this year; from fast fashion locales like H&M to the streets of Paris Fashion Week. At the Conversation of the Art of Fashion Manufacturing at the Henry, Nordstrom employee Claire Haranda sported a handmade garland of paper flowers that added a unique element to her bleached-out locks. Bold and precious.
When living in the Rainy City, spring is a source of hope and happiness for everyone—possibly a better pick-me-up then coffee. The blooming flowers and bright greens of the new foliage is our gleaming rainbow, and our sunshine is as exciting as the pot of gold it promises. No one deserves to celebrate the gifts of so much abundant rain than we here. Our love for nature's beauty and feminine strength are a source of inspiration that is delightful when showcased in one's fashion.


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Their objective is to eliminate all teams ahead of the finals on the 13th June.
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This Week: Carol Channing eats a wiener & Helene Hanff leans in!
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Every September, 70,000 people visit the small Swedish island Lidingö to participate in Lidingöloppet, a race that since its humble start in 1965, has grown to become the world's largest terrain race. Safety is essential when that many people gathered in a small area. Lidingöloppet is now using RAYVN to manage incidents that occur before, during and after the race. … Read More
Managing the norwegian championship in ultra-trail running with RAYVN
The Norwegian national championship in ultra-trail was arranged September 2018. The ultra-trail is a 70km track as well as a whole and half marathon across Norwegian mountains. RAYVN was selected as incident management system during the event and was used to communicate and log all activities as well as serving as a link between the race operations center and personnel … Read More
Tour des Fjords chooses RAYVN for managing incidents during the norwegian bicycle race
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The Special Gala Benefitting LifePath Hospice Takes Place on October 19th at Jackson's Bistro
TAMPA, FL. (October 17, 2014) – Absolute Marketing Solutions, a Tampa digital marketing agency that specializes in mobile application development and responsive website design, proudly announces their sponsorship of Island Night 2014, a grand gala event in which proceeds benefit unreimbursed patient care, programs and services provided by LifePath Hospice, a division of Chapters Health System. This exciting and important event takes place on Sunday, October, 19th at Jackson's Bistro on Harbour Island.
For 22 years, Island Night has brought people together to enjoy a grand evening for a great cause. The 23rd edition of the event is no different with the "Under the Broadway Lights" theme woven through the entire evening. The party includes incredible food from Jackson's Bistro, Broadway-themed entertainment and an auction for tremendous prizes from sponsors.
"Island Nights is one of our favorite fundraising events in Tampa Bay," said Alfred Goldberg, president of Absolute Marketing Solutions. An incredible amount of work goes into the production and the cause itself is such a noble one."
"We'd like to thank Absolute Marketing Solutions for their generosity in supporting our event," said Nikki Powers, Director of Annual Giving for Chapters Health System. "We look forward to working with this thoughtful organization for years to come."
Chapters Health System is a non-profit provider of hospice and palliative care. They are committed to improve the lives of those affected by advancing age and advancing illness, giving them independence when possible, comfort when necessary and dignity at all times. Chapters Health System offers in-home and community-based services in several Florida counties and cities including Hillsborough County, Polk County, Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Lakeland. To learn more, visit ChaptersHealth.org.


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15 kids joined us just before Christmas for our annual fun festive workshop at Poltesco. Yule logs were decorated with holly and ivy, and candles rolled by hand from beeswax sheets. The glitter was out in force when it came to making Christmas cards and gift bags.
Cat and Danielle from the RSPB joined us to make festive Santa hat wearing chough peg badges. Move over Robins, we've a new favourite Christmas bird!
Everyone had great fun, and went home with lots of gifts and decorations. Unlike most of the country, we had to resort to fake snow to add the finishing touches to our Yule logs!


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Maria Geleynse,
Personal Statement:
Life is an incredibly mixed bag. It's all kinds of things – beauty, ugliness, joy, pain – thrown together in no particularly organized fashion, and it can be challenging to sort through, or to feel like we have enough space in our heads, hearts, and schedules to pay adequate attention to each piece of our own lives and the world around us that competes for our attention. Sometimes navigating it all can become overwhelming. Sometimes the struggles and the pain eclipse the good. As humans, we long for purpose, meaning, fulfillment, peace, well-being, and belonging, and those are not always easy things to find.
Counselling provides a safe space for people to open up, express themselves, and be listened to. It is a collaborative and relational process through which people can explore and discover things about themselves, acquire helpful strategies for positive change, learn new ways of thinking or understanding, or work towards healing.
I have experience living, studying, and working internationally and inter-culturally, and have a deep appreciation for diversity, its beauty, and its challenges. As a therapist, I seek to practice from a place of cultural humility, recognizing that each and every person comes from his or her own tableau of experiences and relationships, and that each person experiences, understands, and copes in his or her own unique way. While you are the person who knows yourself best, there are also human commonalities, and there can be great comfort, strength, peace, and healing in the space where we allow others to walk alongside us.
Certifications, Memberships, Accreditations:
• Member, Canadian Association of Social Workers
• Member, Ontario Association of Social Workers
Areas of Special Interest:
Maria's areas of special interest include: depression; anxiety; life transitions; cultural adjustment; and life purpose questions. She has a particular interest in the impact of life transitions, loss, and migration/changes in place on identity and mental health.
• Wilfrid Laurier University, Master of Social Work
• Renison University College, University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
• Calvin College, Bachelor of Arts, International Development Studies


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The FOMC meeting came and went during the past week and delivered pretty much what market participants had expected, further stimulus. This led to further downside pressure for the dollar but did not do much for U.S. stocks, which have lagged behind their overseas counterparts.
As we move in to the last two trading weeks of the year, the long term trends are up for stocks, down for the dollar and mixed for commodities.
The S&P 500 began the week in relatively convincing fashion, breaking through prior resistance and then continuing higher, but the latter half of the week saw the earlier gains erased. The trend is still up for the S&P 500 but this week's price action has not been convincing.
The past week was even less convincing for the Nasdaq 100, the only stock index that we trade at LS Trader that is still currently in a long-term downtrend. The week ended with three strong selling days, which took the March contract back below the 200 day moving average.
The Dax added a fourth straight week of gains and now that the market has been able to hold above prior resistance, which should now act as support, we may see a move towards the May 2011 highs around 7700.
The Nikkei was the strongest of the stock indices and advanced 2.35% for the week, easily taking out our 9700 target in the process. The next target is our longer term upside target at 10200, which are the highs of the year so far.
Gold and silver have both been further pressured this week as both metals declined for a third consecutive week. The trend is still up for both of these metals but there appears to be little buying at present.
Copper and Palladium fared considerably better, both continuing their recent up moves. Palladium has made a strong move higher over the past 7 weeks, rising from 589 to its present level of 702. The current level represents the highs of Q3 and is therefore likely to provide some resistance. However, if that resistance can be cleared look for a continuation higher to the highs of the year posed in February.
One commodity market that is trending very well and has done for several months is Coffee. Coffee, according to our proprietary trend indicators at LS Trader has been in a long-term downtrend since the middle of 2011, and this week has fallen to its lowest level of the year. Due to the extent of the recent trend, we may see further weakness into January and the market may yet head down further towards 13500 and possibly as low as 13000.
With the exception of continuing its recent advance against the Yen, the dollar has declined across the board and the trend for the dollar is therefore very much down.
The dollar index, which is the best indicator of the general trend of the dollar since it is the dollar versus a basket of currencies, ended the week lower by 1.11%. This equated to the dollar's lowest level in 8 weeks and keeps the trend for the index, and for the dollar overall, down. The next target will be support at 7900 and if that fails, the September low at 7872.
The past week has also seen quarterly forex expiration so the December contract has been rolled forward into March.
Interest rate futures
In spite of helicopter Ben's promise to continue to buy bonds, the interest rate futures sector was lower, with the exception of the 3 month Eurodollar, which ended flat. The long-term trend remains up across the sector but how long the continues to be the case remains to be seen.
Good trading
Phil Seaton
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Nominations are now open for the University of Canterbury teaching awards and the UC Teaching Medal for 2018 and there is also a new category of award. Read more>
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he title, "Misadventure of Stash" is a bit misleading. I'm sure that none of my former bandmates would approve of such a title. But many of the things we did were reckless, stupid, but perhaps normal for guys in their late teens. anyway, let's set the record straight.
Fact or Fiction?
RachelsMommy: It's all bullshit. You were a straight-A dweeb who didn't even know what a doobie was!!! lol
Okay, I admit it. I was a dweeb. But I knew what a doobie was, and I could even roll one, although not very well. And it ain't all bullshit.
enygma81: Oh my gosh. Don't tell me you made all of this up.
No, I did not make it up. Indeed, it is almost entirely true, although some of the facts have been changed to protect the innocent.
lionne: A little hard to swallow that the car was retrieved without more fuss, but I'll go for it. Ah, the misadventures of youth. My story is probably miles different than yours but, like you, I often think "if they only knew."
I know. If I didn't experience it, I wouldn't believe it myself. But the cars was retrieved uneventfully, thank God.
the_greatest_pip: it could go either way, and i'm too much of a wuss to guess. i'm already wrong enough of the time–why would i want to be wrong again?
Don't be a wuss; be a man. The three above you were even women enough to be men…
jerjonji: lol…. there's no way you could make this up! i have a friend who says "why would i make up stuff when my own life has plenty of things happening in it?"
Indeed, why would I make things up?
miket_the_kid: It all sounds pretty damn ridiculous, but you know…. why the hell not? I'm gonna go ahead and say it's truth, but man will I feel foolish if I'm wrong.
Don't feel foolish. It is the truth, well at least, my version of it.
CazzaC: It's so crazy it's gotta be true!!
Indeed. Fact is often stranger than fiction.
ChiisanaHoshi: Fact, or else you're a good story teller.
Thanks, but could I be telling the truth and still be a good story teller?
kizyr: I think almost all of it's true, except one part. I think you're switching your and Bazooka's role.
I didn't own a Duster. I owned a Camaro.
gokingsgo: hilarious! i say it's somewhat fiction based on loose facts. your friends had funny nicknames.
They didn't have nicknames, really, I made them up. Bazooka? No one has a nickname like that unless you're a bubble gum character. But it rhymes with his real name. Diddly was the drummer. If you know anything about drums, you'd know that there are different rhythm patterns with names such as paradiddle and flamadiddle. Hence, Diddly. Our singer loved to get high, but he also had a voice like an angel. Also, he wasn't JA. He was of Mexican descent, but he had clse ties with Japanese American's in East L.A. Anyway, "voice" in Spanish is "vos." I chose Dragon's name because he has trained in the martial arts. I figure he had a degree of confidence when he went into that bar. Indeed, he has taken his abilities to Hollywood. I've seen him in movies such as Lethal Weapon 3 (the one with Jet Li), in The Crow. If you watch the Bourne Supremacy DVD, Matt Damon states in Special Feathures that Dragon instructed him in the moves for the apartment fight scene. If you see it, he's the guy with the long hair and fumanchu.
Anyway, the incident had its share of consequences. Bazooka could never forgive Vos and he ended up quitting his role as manager, which was too bad because its always nice to have a big, burly guy representing you.
Bazooka and Dragon were pretty close friends so when Bazooka quit, Dragon followed soon after. Dragon was kind of a lady killer back then and so when he left, half of our demographics went with him.
Vos had to drive around in his crunched up Beetle for quite awhile. The front trunk was bent out of shape and one of the headlights was facing upwards. We always knew whic car was his at night because when he went under a bridge, he lit up its underside.
As for me, I learned a number of things besides never to smoke and drive. The most important for me back then was that tough and macho does attract women. We guys hear about women who like the peaceful type, the introspective gentle kind of guy. But appears to be a myth. Women want men who can protect them. Or at least those are the vibes I get even today. How often have I seen women who claim to be liberated roll their eyes when hearing about a man who could not protect his interests or his woman. After I told M the story, she looked at me and asked me if I would have had the guts to do what Dragon did. I said in all honesty, No way. All she did was give me that I figured as much look. *sigh*


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Las Vegas, popularly known as 'Sin City' because of the gambling and lavish nightlife, itself is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the USA. The resort city is one of the major financial and commercial centres in the state of Nevada. For the people living and working in Las Vegas, the weekdays are nothing but a normal day at work.
Top 5 Most Popular Weekend Getaways from Las Vegas, Nevada
Here are some of the popular weekend getaways that people can visit from Las Vegas with friends and family.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Carved by the Colorado river over a span of millions of years, The Grand Canyon is considered as one of the natural wonders of the world and the beauty of the place is beyond description. One of the oldest National Parks in the United States, The Grand Canyon stands proof to the astounding beauty of Mother Nature and attracts millions of tourists every year. The 277 mile long Grand Canyon varies in depth from 500 feet to 18 miles and has a depth of about 1 mile. The view from the top is breathtaking, and the canyon is heaven for hikers and adventure lovers.
Distance from Las Vegas: Grand Canyon lies at a distance of 270 miles and is a 4 hour drive away from Las Vegas.
Best time to visit: The best time to visit Grand Canyon are from March to May and September to November and the peak time is the summer season.
Places to stay: Holiday Inn Express and The Grand Hotel are some of the places which provide a comfortable place although at a higher price. The Canyon Plaza Resort and Red Feather Lodge are good options for a cheaper and comfortable stay.
Zion National Park, Utah
Zion National Park is one of Utah's most famous National Park and is extremely popular for the hikes which include The Narrows and Angel's Landing. Carved by the Virgin river, the gorge produced is so deep and narrow that even sunlight does not reach the bottom. The park runs for around 100 miles providing amazing hiking locations. The Kolob Arch located in the park is one of the world's largest freestanding natural arch.
Distance from Las Vegas: Located at a distance of 160 miles in the North-west direction from Las Vegas, Zion National Park is a 2.5 hours drive away.
Best time to visit: The National Park is open every day throughout the year and the most popular time to visit is between April to October.
Places to stay: Some of the affordable places to stay near Zion National Park are Zion lodge, Hampton Inn and Suites and Novel house Inn.
Los Angeles, California
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Distance from Las Vegas:L.A is a 4-hour drive away from Las Vegas at a distance of 270 miles, but the traffic might prove to be a problem on the streets of L.A.
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Places to stay: Hotels in Los Angeles can be an expensive affair. Some of the hotels at reasonable prices are Embassy Suites by Hilton, Sheraton Getaway, Crown Plaza LA International Airport Hotel and Comfort Inn.
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Nevada's oldest and biggest state park. Valley of Fire provides a beautiful and peaceful experience to people looking to escape the lights and concrete of Las Vegas. With ancient rock formation and petroglyphs dating 3000 years old left by early American Indians and the massive red sandstones from which the name 'Valley of Fire' is derived, the State Park is a beauty which is soothing to the eyes.
Distance from Las Vegas: Lying at about 55 miles away from Vegas, Valley of Fire Park is an hour long drive which is perfectly suitable for a weekend getaway.
Best time to visit: The park can be visited anytime of the year but the peak seasons are spring and winter.
Places to stay: The hotels near Valley of Fire State Park are mostly cheap and good enough for a weekend getaway. Some of the hotels are Eureka Casino resort, Casablanca hotel and Holiday Inn.
Death Valley, California
Being the driest, hottest and lowest place in North America, Death Valley is a perfect getaway for adventure seekers. The abandoned gold mines and ghost towns are interesting places to visit, and Badwater Basin which is located 282ft below sea level will prove to be a fun tour.
Distance from Las Vegas: Death Valley is at a distance of around 150 miles from Las Vegas taking almost 2.5 hours to reach the place.
Best time to visit: Winter is the best time to visit the Valley, and during peak season, the place gets heavily crowded.
Places to stay: The hotels here are mostly built to reflect the local style. Some of the popular hotels are Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel, The Oasis and The Atomic Inn.
Las Vegas, even though a popular tourist spot itself, is surrounded by a lot of beautiful and fascinating places that one can visit during the weekends. They should make sure to check the availability and prices of the places before starting the trip so that they can venture into a successful and an enjoyable getaway.


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Thank You Messages for Aunt: Sometimes we forget to tell the people closest to us how we feel about them. We forget to thank the people that matter so much to us because we take them for granted. They will always be there for us but we must always take some time out to express some words of gratitude towards them. It is not a duty but a genuine heartfelt emotion to thank your loved ones for everything they have given you and more. Take some time out to thank that fun and amazing aunt of yours for always being there for you and making every moment a little bit more amazing and special. You can look at the words below to express your deep felt emotions for your aunt and thank her profusely. Make sure you let her know how special she is to you and all the great times that you both have shared. Thank her from the heart and let her feel how much you love her.
Thank you Messages for Aunt
Thank you my lovely aunt for making the most delicious treats for your naughty niece and being everything and more to me. Love you for all that you have taught me and given me and I hope we can get to spend more and more time with each other.
There is no one else i can thank more for all the support through the hard times but you my favorite aunt. You have made my life so much better and i cannot imagine family gatherings and events without you.
You my aunt have made life so very incredible with you presence and i cannot imagine doing anything without you. From shopping sprees to fun lunches and exotic holidays, you definitely are the fun one in the family i can turn to. You have also given me the best advice in the most difficult situations. Thank you for just being you, my special person.
We have had so much fun together and it is so difficult to say goodbye to you. But I can only wish you luck on this new journey of yours and I hope you achieve everything you are aiming for. Thank you for being the special aunt I know you are and loving us all so much. We will surely miss you loads.
Keep being the happy and fun aunt that we know you are and always remember us wherever you go. Love you so much and will miss you a lot. Thank you for making us so happy and you leave us with some great memories.
You have been like a second mother to me and have helped through tough situations in life. I will always count on you and you know that you can always count on me in return. There is nothing that i do not share with you. Thank you so much for being not just an aunt but my comrade as well.
We have spent so many special moments together and it has been a blast creating fun family memories with you. To the best aunt ever, thank you so much for everything in life. Love you loads and hope you will always be there for me when I need you.
Thank you my lovely aunt for showing me how to be a good person and making some exquisite memories. You are my sunshine on a cloudy day and I love spending time with you. We have the best kind of family friendship and I cannot imagine my days without you.
The day that you met me was the day that changed my life for the better. I know so many new and cool stuff because you have taught me and given me so much. I love experiencing new things with you and having fun adventures together. Thank you so much for everything aunt and i love you like crazy.
There is no one I can look at with more pride than you aunt as you have accomplished so much in such less time. It has been wonderful knowing a person like you and i would like to thank you for all the good times we have shared together.
We have spent so many glorious moments together that it's hard to imagine my life without you. From playing games together to learning about makeup and boys and shopping for various clothes, there is nothing I haven't been able to do with you. Thank you for all the good times and I am looking forward to many more such fun moments.
Having an aunt like you is a blessing and I couldn't have asked for anyone better. Thank you aunty for always being there when I need you and making my life so much better. I love you so very much.
Creating memories has never been easier with you around aunty as we do so much fun stuff together. You have been part of many of my firsts and all the family trips that we have taken have been more fun because of you. Thank you for making my life so special with your presence.
There have been moments where you have been my rock and my strong point and I thank you for all those times and all those moments that I hold so dear to me. My aunt none of anything I have achieved would have been possible without you and I cannot even imagine my life without you. Thank you so much for everything.
Aunty I cannot begin to tell you how important you are to me and what a big part of my life you are. I cannot think of anyone better to be my aunt as you are everything in one. You are like a superhero who always saves the day for me and I look upto you so much and I thank you so much for always having my back. I don't know what I would do without you and I love you immensely.
There is no aunt like you and I am so happy to have you in my life. Thank you for being the greatest aunt ever and giving me so much love. There is nothing I wouldn't do for you and I hope you will come visit us more.
We are a rock solid team and you my aunt are the driving force. Thank you for everything in my life and all the precious moments you have given me. I will cherish them till death and keep your memories in my heart forever.
Let's look back at the good times you have given us and there are so many. Thank you aunt for being such a fun soul and bringing such joy to this house. You light up our lives and make each day more fun and beautiful. I love family gatherings solely because of you and you will always be the life of the party.
Thank you aunt for being such an amazing source of inspiration and helping us achieve what we want. After my parents, I hold you in the highest regard and would always want you there by my side. Hope you achieve whatever you want in life and may all your dreams come true.
You are the best aunt anyone could ever ask for and there can literally be no one like you. I have had so much fun with you up till now and will continue to do so. Thank you for all the wonderful moments and memories that we have spent together.