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As we go about our days, we encounter a lot of people who don't make much of an impression on us. But Larry Woods, a shoeshine in Auckland, New Zealand, is insistent on making a positive mark on everyone he encounters. The locals call him "Mr. Sunshine" and he is doing his best to live up to his name by spreading joy—and free shoe shines. In this short film, he tells his story about going from being a millionaire to a shoeshine, and the moment that his life changed for the better.

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Bullseye: Understanding Personality Styles for Targeted Pitches
Customers come in all personality types. These tips will help you target your sales pitches, for better results.
By Gary Oetker and Tom Wittman
Growing your customer base is the key to boosting sales and revenue, and one key to winning new customers is adapting the sales process to each customer's personality style. Here's a look at the typical customer personality styles you'll meet in the field, along with tips on how to sell to each one.
No matter the personality type, heed this advice: Listen to understand, not just to respond. That way, you can appreciate how your customers view the problem and how they'd prefer to solve it. As you listen to each customer, and as you listen to many customers over time, you'll become good at spotting these types:
- Driver types are usually introverts who may not be up for small talk because it tires them out. Drivers are often busy and results-focused. Drivers want the relevant information delivered quickly without extraneous details, and they prefer to make decisions sooner rather than later. Customers who want to know the big picture, the bottom line, and when you can get it done are usually Drivers.
- Analytical customers are also introverts, but you can expect to spend more time in conversation than you would with a Driver. That's because Analytical types want to carefully consider all the information so they can make the right decision. You'll need to give a much slower presentation and offer as much detail as they need to feel comfortable. Customers who ask lots of questions, ask you to repeat information, and want to know the best options for each possible scenario are likely Analytical.
- Expressive types are often extroverts who like conversation and are energized by meeting new people. Customers who want to talk with you about their HVAC system, their kids, your kids, and whatever else comes up are Expressives. They generally view decision-making from a personal perspective. These folks want to establish a rapport and a sense of trust before they buy from you.
- Amiable customers are also extroverts, but they tend to be quieter than Expressives and they do not like confrontation. Customers who are polite and welcoming but seem resistant to making a decision are probably Amiable types. You'll have to use your conversational skills to set them at ease and draw out their objections so they can express themselves without feeling like they're in conflict with you.
When you understand your customer's personality type and decision-making style, you can communicate better with them; more easily identify their needs, and educate them in the way they prefer to learn. It's also worth your time to learn more about your own personality type and how you relate to customers. The personalized approach takes practice and patience, but the payoff is stronger customer relationships, more referrals from customers who believe you understand their needs, and a larger customer base for the business.
Want more tips? Whether you're a veteran salesperson or have only been on the job for a couple years, enroll in Master $elling to become a master of your craft.
Guest blogger Gary Oetker is The Lennox Business Coach, and Tom Wittman is the national business and sales trainer for HVAC Learning Solutions.


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Luxury motor yacht MIA RAMA built by Golden Yachts in 2010 is the ultimate definition for elegance, inspiration and style.
She has a neutral interior décor, offering a soothing and warm welcome to her guests. Fine oak and teak lacquered woods are elegant, while well-appointed furnishings and fittings are classy, yet comfortable. On the main deck, the salon is generous, boasting a large seating area, coffee table, panoramic windows and pop up entertainment center. Forward of the entertainment center is a full beam formal dining area, seating up to 12 guests in sumptuous style. The main deck continues forward on the starboard side, leading to a guest day head, foyer, twin guest cabin, and finally, the full beam luxurious master suite.
MIA RAMA's upper deck features a skylounge, ideal for a more casual retreat, offering a massive semicircular seating area, in a serene ambiance and boasting a 42'' flat screen TV and full entertainment center.
She accomodates up to 12 guests in 7 cabins. A large owner's suite located on the main deck with king size bed, en suite bathroom including Spa Pool and shower room, and walk-in wardrobe. Forward of the skylounge is the spacious VIP cabin and separate work out gym, followed by the pilot house. Further guest accommodation is on the lower deck, in 4 contemporary, light and spacious cabins. Two cabins have double beds and 2 have twin beds, (the twins each boasting an upper Pullman berth).
Superyacht MIA RAMA has plenty to offer on her 3 exterior decks. The main salon leads out onto a shaded aft deck and alfresco dining option, seating and spacious entertaining area. Further aft, on port and starboard, guests gain easy access to the full beam extended swim platform and great array of water toys. The skylounge gives way to a shaded aft deck, wet bar and additional alfresco dining option. For an intimate escape, forward of the pilot house, guests may enjoy a cozy seating space, with idyllic views.
Sunlovers will flock to the sundeck aboard the yacht MIA RAMA, where the ample teak deck offers chaise lounges, 2 alfresco dining options, a complete wet bar and deluxe Spa Pool tub.
Charter yacht MIA RAMA also has zero speed stabilizers for extra comfort at anchor or while underway as well as a full range of water toys and sports equipment.


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Adapted from Budget Bytes, who adapted from Martha Stewart. Joe and I really enjoyed this. It is easy to cook, requires only 1 dirty pot, and it is inexpensive!
- 4-5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz. fettuccine (we used Tinkyada gluten free fettuccine to great results)
- spinach
- 1 (28 oz.) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion (I subbed onion powder because I didn't have one on hand)
- 4 cloves garlic (I used minced garlic that I keep in the fridge)
- ½ Tbsp dried basil or fresh to taste (I had fresh from the garden and it really added)
- ½ Tbsp dried oregano or italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2-3 cans white beans
- Cheese to taste (we used parmesan we had on hand)
- Add vegetable broth to a large pot. Break the fettuccine in half to make stirring easier later, and then add it to the pot. Also add the tomatoes (undrained), olive oil, beans, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper.
- Make sure the ingredients are submerged under the liquid, place a lid on top of the pot, and then turn the heat on to high. Allow the pot to come up to a full, rolling boil then turn the heat down to medium.
- Allow the pot to continue to boil over medium heat, without a lid, for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir the pot every few minutes as it cooks to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom, but avoid over stirring which can cause the pasta to become sticky and mushy. The pot must be boiling the entire time.
- When the liquid is nearly absorbed, add spinach and cover with lid to steam it.
- Crumble cheese and fresh herbs over top and serve.
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text: BLACKwith MIKE GERVAIS, SLOW DEREK, JOBOT, MATT VELOCE, JESSE JAKOB, and AARON LITSCHKE Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 10:00pm$5.00 advance$5.0018+Venue: First AvenueThe Record Room Info TabsPerformersPerformer: BLACK Every Saturday in The Record Room HOTDISH :: SYSTEM :: PARTICLE PEOPLE Every Saturday night, First Avenue's Record Room hosts BLACK; a weekly showcase of some of the best electronic dance music in the Twin Cities. Read more about BLACK Special GuestsSpecial Guests: MIKE GERVAIS FACEBOOKTWITTERRESIDENT ADVISORMYSPACEMike Gervais hails from the old guard of Minneapolis. With an ear for technical proficiency and a musical rhythm that spans wide and deep, Gervais has been pushing his sound through production, performances, and event promoting for the past 15 years. In the 90's Gervais started like most of his generation by stumbling onto a small underground techno scene. Read more about MIKE GERVAIS SLOW DEREK Slow Derek is part of the Intellephunk crew and plays Acid Techno. SOUNDCLOUD :: FACEBOOK Read more about SLOW DEREK JOBOT FACEBOOKSOUNDCLOUDMYSPACEMinneapolis techno stalwart Jobot has been behind the decks and behind the scenes in the upper Midwest for over 15 years. Sounds range from acid and electro through the genres that influenced techno, such as industrial and italo. Read more about JOBOT MATT VELOCE Matt Veloce is a disco & funky house producer and DJ in the Minneapolis music scene. Building upon releases on Terrence Parker's label, Parker MusicWorks, and remix work for Tommy Largo on Alphabet Music, Matt now has a forthcoming EP on GrooveTraxx, a funky/disco house label from Belgium. As a promoter, Matt has been a resident at First Avenue's BLACK for 3 years. Read more about MATT VELOCE JESSE JAKOB FACEBOOKSOUNDCLOUDRESIDENT ADVISORJesse's love affair with house and techno began in the mid 1990's where he began promoting events and DJ'ing in Minneapolis. Most recently though, he was a founding member and resident DJ at Black, Minneapolis' longest running underground house and techno weekly. Held in the Record Room at the legendary First Avenue night club for 5 years, Black was the outlet for forward thinking underground house and techno in the city. Put on by a collective of different promoters over the years, Black was a fixture every Saturday night, giving it's attendees an opportunity to experience world class acts up close and personal in an intimate setting. Read more about JESSE JAKOB AARON LITSCHKE FACEBOOKTWITTERSOUNDCLOUDRESIDENT ADVISORAaron Litschke launched his career from the trenches of the mid-90s Midwest rave scene as both a DJ and promoter. Now an underground veteran, his storied experience fuels his energetic mixing style and shapes his musical knowledge and deep track collection. Aaron is known for blending classic tracks with new and unreleased cuts. His layered blend of techno, house and acid has taken him across America: from Chicago to Portland, San Diego to Detroit. Behind the decks, his enthusiasm is infectious. Aaron mixes with an intensity that is not only heard but felt, resulting in unforgettable crowd experiences. Read more about AARON LITSCHKE Dance Nights


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Mobile apps and high-tech wearables that track women's hormones will change the world because society traditionally views women's cycles as a liability, a necessary ill. The real truth is these cycles represent an opportunity. Technology now allows us to hack menstruation and tap into women's full potential. Listening to women's bodies is quickly becoming a lucrative business model.
The startup behind a fertility tracking wearable called Ava has already raised around $12.3 million, while the period app Clue raised $30 million. According to Grand View Research, the global healthcare sector is expected to invest $410 billion in internet-connected tools and services by 2022. Similarly, market researcher App Annie reportedly estimates the app economy will grow to a $101 billion industry by 2020. Period-tracking apps aren't just for tech junkies anymore.
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I'm a terrible millennial and it wasn't until most of my friends were already tracking their menstrual cycles with a variety of apps that I finally decided to give it a whirl. I woke up feeling crankier than usual just a few days after downloading the MyFLO app created by nutritionist Alisa Vitti, founder of FLOliving.com. My period wasn't on the horizon, so I shrugged it off and didn't even consider hormones as a potential culprit.
My head was foggy. I suddenly found my boyfriend infuriating. Alone time with my vibrator only resulted in a string of curses as stress relief eluded my grasp. I wasn't vibing at boxing practice or in my writing either, everything was off. Then I flipped open the app, out of boredom, to find a precise description of my predicament.
The app accurately predicted when I would prefer to hang with friends, when I would crave cuddling and when I'd be able to get the most vigorous workout at the gym. It turns out planning for each phase of my cycle could have prevented countless "bad days," plus helped me be a lot more productive. Why hadn't anyone mentioned this in sex ed?
Fertility cycles are not just about periods. They involve the entire body. According to Vitti, modern schedules are roughly structured to accommodate men's daily hormone cycles, from working hours to meal times. She told International Business Times women are only at a biological disadvantage if we don't learn how to harness our cycles too.
"Menstruation has been locked in a closet, we don't have a lot of resources to deal with and it we're not supposed to think about it," she said. "Men already use hormones to their advantage. It's important for women to do that as well."
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Vitti said tens of thousands of women around the world are now using MyFLO. Meanwhile, Clue CEO Ida Tin told IBT her app has 5 million active users. Tin's Berlin startup is collaborating with researchers at the University of Oxford and Stanford University, just to name a few, to explore how a deeper understanding of women's whole cycles can improve women's health.
"I see this being one of the key ways that period apps will help shape the future," Tin said. "The more women that are using these apps, and generating unprecedented amounts of data, the more we can learn about ourselves and our bodies."
Both MyFLO and Clue have a corresponding option for women's romantic partners, which helps couples communicate better. Why would a guy want updates on his partner's cycles? Vitti said many users have told her the app improved their sex lives, rekindled passion and even helped save a few marriages. Being aware of these cycles helps demystify what kind of stimulation a woman needs.
This isn't just about mood swings and good sex. Most gynecologists now widely recognizes a woman's period is her "fifth vital sign," important for both diagnosis and preventative care. "We often hear from people who say that Clue literally saved their life," Tin said. "Because by tracking their cycle in the app they were able to identify something wrong and bring that information to their doctor, who diagnosed a serious medical condition or even cancer."
Vitti agreed periods can be used to identify a wide range of ailments, diseases and conditions. It turns out, even PMS isn't supposed to be common. Switching up diet and exercise routines can help alleviate most symptoms. "We're conditioned to believe suffering is the destiny of being a woman, which is not scientifically sound," Vitti said.
The horror stories of debilitating period pain women often swap in locker rooms could someday be a distant memory. The BBC reported 200 million people have downloaded period tracking apps. Some apps, like the one that corresponds with the Ava fertility wearable, have a more targeted medical focus.
"Your cycle is one of the best and most useful symptoms you have of your [overall] health," Lea von Bidder, co-founder and president of Ava Science, Inc., told IBT. "You learn so much from your cycle." She said many people use Ava to take control over their fertility. Today most users want to get pregnant or track biometrics throughout their pregnancy. Harris Williams & Co. marketing report estimated the American fertility market alone is already worth up to $4 billion.
A growing minority of users leverage Ava for insight into their overall fertility, not just help getting pregnant. So von Bidder said Ava will eventually incorporate birth control features too. "A lot of people assume the women's health market is a niche market. Which it really isn't. Women are half the population," von Bidder said. "Our vision in the long term is to help women in all their different life stages." Clue already has features that help users manage birth control pills. It's just one step further to leverage data for a more comprehensive approach to fertility.
From puberty to pregnancy, breastfeeding to menopause, each stage in a woman's life is impacted by unique hormone cycles. "All of those different life stages have their own issues," von Bidder said. "And we don't have the kinds of solutions one might expect from a 21st century environment...I clearly see the [tech] market growing."
If medical research keeps pace with consumer trends, women's health apps could change almost every aspect of women's lives, from work to dating. But this growing tech app trend isn't an infallible panacea.
Not all apps are created equal. Motherboard reported Glow fertility tracker can share aggregated reports on employees' personal health with users' employers, including whether they are trying to get pregnant. Even without peronsal names attached, this collective data could be problematic. According to the Washington Post, reported several period-tracking apps have vague privacy policies, which could put users' sensitive information at risk. That's why it is so important for women to be at the helm of this burgeoning industry and the medical research that drives it.
Taking those privacy risks into account, ignorance is still a huge handicap for many women who may be distracted by hormonal symptoms like migraines, without knowing they are easily avoidable. "If you are unsure about your health, everything will be deprioritized," von Bidder said. "Most of our users say they are less stressed while using it."
Correction: This story was updated to clarify the Glow app doesn't share individual users' data with their employeers, only collective data. Glow is HIPAA compliant.


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According to the culinary traditions, the first dish is the most important. Everyone knows that having a hot soup is very crucial for health. Cooks around the world create delicious recipes of varying complexity. The easiest way is to cook food from those products that are easily available in your area. So use the secrets of the national Nigerian cuisine. From this article, you'll find out how to cook vegetable soup with ugu and waterleaf.
Useful properties of vegetable soups
This dish is very nutritious but at the same time, light. It is quickly absorbed and improves digestion. Vegetable soup ingredients come with a lot of useful substances. In addition, the soups are usually less caloric than most dishes.
Filling and tasty vegetable soups are very necessary for people who care about their health. They are incomparable when it comes to their properties. Soups like this have an exquisite and gentle consistency, so they are very easily and quickly absorbed by the body. In addition, they are very beneficial since vegetables contain a lot of the vitamins and microelements we need.
Vegetable soups are ideal for those who prefer nutritional native dishes. These Nigerian cuisine are considered a favourite for most people.
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Traditional Nigerian edikaikong soup
Let's take a close look at the traditional Nigerian food. For many years, one of the most popular dishes in our country is the edikaikong soup. It's not too difficult to prepare You will get great health benefits. Efiks were the first tribes to begin preparing this dish. The name edikaikong is translated as "vegetable soup". It's an excellent source of vitamins, strength, and fibre.
If you want to try it stock up with these ingredients:
- 0,5 kilos of roasted/dried fish;
- 1 cup of crayfish;
- from 10 to 12 cups of waterleaf;
- 6 cups of ugu leaf;
- 1 cup of palm oil;
- average stock fish head;
- meat you prefer (assorted is the best);
- salt and pepper according to your taste;
- 3-4 cubes of Maggi or Knorr;
- 1 cup of periwinkles (may be not added if you don't like it);
- ofor or achi (2 spoons);
- onion (half cup).
The measurement may be adjusted if you would like to cook more or less food.
If you haven't eaten periwinkles before be sure to try it out. In most Nigerian markets, it is sold in ready-made form.
How to cook vegetable soup?
The preparation is quite easy. You just have to follow few simple instructions:
- Rinse the meat under water and put it in a large pot. Add the onion, spices, and cook the mixture for half an hour.
- Wash the seafood and periwinkle under cool water and add them to the pan. Wait until the meat is about 3/4 soft compared to full readiness.
- Rinse fish in hot water to get rid of dirt and sand, mix it with the rest of ingredients. If the fish is very dry, add it at the very beginning.
- Slice ugu and waterleaves into small pieces. It's convenient to buy already sliced leaves. Sellers often do it themselves. If you need to cut the leaves yourself, use a plate and a sharp knife.
- Put the leaves in separate dishes and rinse with water to get rid of sand. It is recommended to do it very carefully. It's better to wash them before cutting, so this is an important reason to buy them unprepared. The fluted pumpkin can be washed before slicing, but you have to wash waterleaves after cutting.
- Add 1 cup of palm oil (250 milliliters) to the boiling ingredients. In this recipe, you have to use a lot of oil.
- Add spices according to your taste. Then the dish should be cooked for another 10 minutes. Make sure all ingredients boil with a little water.
- Mix the soup, taste a little and decide whether it is worth adding spices before putting waterleaves in.
- Stir, wait for 3 more minutes before using the leaves.
- Mix and add seafood, periwinkle, Knorr or Maggi.
- If desired, add ground ofor or achi (1 big spoon). Then add your ugu leaves.
- Cover pan with lid, leaving a small opening for steam and let the soup boil for another 5 minutes.
That's all! You just cooked a mouth-watering soup. Enjoy its special taste. Invite relatives and friends to dinner. They are guaranteed to appreciate your cooking skills. Complement the feast with a second dish like fufu or semovita.
For many people find it easier to learn recipes from video lessons. Below you can see how to make the delicious vegetable soup. The video is made in the usual Nigerian kitchen, not in a restaurant or hotel. So any person can repeat the process described at home.
It's a good illustration for the article above. Closely follow the process, take into account all recommendations and you will definitely get a tasty meal. Bon Appetit!
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HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese shares extended gains for a second session in both local markets on Thursday, driven by the financial sector.
The benchmark VN Index on the HCM Stock Exchange advanced 0.35 per cent to close at 771.75 points, marking a two-day increase of 0.5 per cent.
The HNX Index on the Hà Nội Stock Exchange added 0.45 per cent to finish at 98.80 points. The northern market index has risen total 0.8 per cent in two sessions.
More than 253.3 million shares were exchanged on both local bourses, worth VNĐ4.26 trillion (US$189.4 million).
Financial stocks with banks, brokerages and other large-cap companies were to thank for market gains on Thursday, according to BIDV Securities (BSC).
Four of the nine bank stocks, MBBank (MBB), BIDV (BID), Vietcombank (VCB) and Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), advanced between 0.4 per cent and 2.3 per cent.
Local media reported that gains of bank stocks were caused by positive investor confidence after shares of Kiên Long Bank started trading on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) under symbol KLB on Thursday and soared 14 per cent.
Brokerage firms that saw their share prices up included Sài Gòn Securities Inc (SSI), BIDV Securities (BSI) and HCM City Securities (HCM).
The Hà Nội Stock Exchange's vice general director Nguyễn Thị Hoàng Lan on Thursday said that the market regulator had completed preparations for the derivatives market and new products will be launched in August.
The three brokerages listed above would be able to trade derivatives products after the HNX granted them trading permits in May and June.
Other stocks that contributed to the gains were gas station operator Petrolimex (PLX), consumer goods producer Masan Group (MSN) and agriculture firms Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (HAG) and HAGL Agrico (HNG).
The benchmark VN Index has approached the level of 770 points and the lift mainly came from blue-chip stocks as the VN30 Index, which covers the performance of the 30 largest companies by market capitalisation, rose 4.11 points and broke its short-term peak of 760 points, BSC said.
Cash continued to spread out among sectors, signaling that money remained active on the market, the brokerage said, adding that the VN Index is expected to move in the range of 770 and 775 points in the next few sessions. — VNS
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The Magic Mountain
Danny decided he wanted to read us a story tonight, so he grabbed The Magic Mountain. We tried explaining that he'd think it was kind of boring, but once the kid gets an idea into his head, he follows through. And he reads quite well.
First, I need to tell a story.
About fifteen years ago, I had lung surgery. Mr. Eat The Blog sat in the waiting room while I went for my follow-up appointment with the surgeon. I came out and saw my then boyfriend sitting in a room full of people with oxygen tanks and the like...reading The Magic Mountain. To this day, he insists it was not a conscious act-but I don't believe him. You don't sit in a waiting room at the Mass general with people hacking up diseased sputum, reading Thomas Mann...without knowing exactly what you are doing. I think that was when I knew I loved him.
Anyway, tonight when Danny got the urge to read Mann, he found a post-it note I'd left in the book, many, many years ago. I thought it would be worth sharing.
Bonus quote from Danny after reading aloud the first few pages, and being told how he read that better than many adults:
"If I can read The Magic Mountain, I can learn how to yo-yo."
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Discovering Sikhism Open Day
On Saturday 28 November, the Oxford University Sikh Society held its annual 'Discovering Sikhism' Open Day at St Antony's College. The free event is held each year to engage members of the public in a friendly, open and intellectually-stimulating discussion about the latest work relating to Sikhism being carried out by researchers and artists from a variety of backgrounds. This was the fourth event of the series, which has so far been hosted entirely at St Antony's, and this year saw the richest and most lively conversations taking place amongst a group of approximately 40 assembled guests and speakers from all over the country.
The event included a presentation by Professor Pritam Singh (Oxford Brookes University) about a new campaign to establish a Punjab & Sikh Studies Chair at a Oxford (a long-term goal of the Sikh Society); a talk by Mr Ravi Singh of the charity, Khalsa Aid, about his international humanitarian work and the social challenges he has faced as a turban-wearing Sikh whilst working in the conflict zones of the Middle East; a stirring poetry recital by Jaspreet Kaur Sangha (which can be viewed here), discussing themes of mental health, gender violence and cultural politics; and finally, a talk by Dr Jasjit Singh (Leeds University) sharing his research into the ways in which British Sikh youth use the internet to engage with their faith, and some of the problems that can arise due to uncritical reliance on online English translations of the Sikh holy text, the Guru Granth Sahib.
The kind hospitality of the College was greatly appreciated by attendees.


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Town is heading for Quality street
PUBLISHED: 12:37 10 August 2006 | UPDATED: 14:47 12 May 2010
I AM writing as a Royston town councillor and member of a working party that has been set up to look at how Royston Town Council can apply for Quality Status. I feel that we should explain to the people of Royston just a little more about why we want to d
I AM writing as a Royston town councillor and member of a working party that has been set up to look at how Royston Town Council can apply for Quality Status.
I feel that we should explain to the people of Royston just a little more about why we want to do this and what the benefits will be to them, if we become a Quality Status town council.
First however, I would just like to stress that in seeking to apply for Quality Status in no way implies that the town council in its present state has not been doing an excellent job.
I would like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to the commitment, hard work and dedication of previous and current town councillors and council officers.
Without all the standards of excellence that they have already put in place, we would not even be able to contemplate applying for Quality Status.
If we achieve Quality Status, we will be one of only three town and parish councils in Hertfordshire to have this mark of excellence, and the accreditation will demonstrate our ability to deliver efficient local services to residents and speak with greater authority to principal councils.
We will have to prove that we are representative of, and actively involved in, all parts of our community, and that we are effectively and properly managed, with members and officers upholding a high standard of conduct.
This in turn will bring more responsive services - the Quality council will be capable of solving local problems without recourse to the principal authority, our community will have real contact and discussions with us, and we will be more able to provide community leadership, be more visible and accountable and, hopefully, identify the problems and needs of our town through developing a town plan and other areas of community consultation.
We believe passionately that Royston is a Quality town which is growing and changing rapidly, and we want to show that we can provide the visionary leadership that Royston deserves.
Your town council will be rooting for Royston, as it begins the hard work of becoming accredited, but we will need the help and support of all residents if we are going to succeed.
Royston is a town to be proud of. Let us go forward together to make this a place that will shine as a beacon of excellence in the whole county of Hertfordshire.
Cllr LINDSAY DAVISON
Royston Town Council
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Last night was the finale of Wicked Tuna North vs South. We celebrated a great season over at Reed and Michelle Meredith's house, Reed made some barbecue and fall off the bone chicken that was as good as I have eaten in a long time. After all the hype and bickering back and forth, we are just a bunch of guys who love what we do, and are glad to have some good friends to share this whole experience with. Thanks to everyone for making it a great season, and let's hope we get to do it again!
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So yesterday I got the pictures back from our family photo shoot. Which I LOVE btw! However, nothing like a photo to make you say, oh, no! Na-uh! And that's what happened. The thing is I just don't recognize myself anymore.
I have been dreaming about the gym now for two days which I think this is my mind telling me it's time. So today I marked myself to LET'S GET SERIOUS! I mean seriously, this HAS to end and I ONLY I have the key to this. So….
I contacted the girl who did our photo's and told her I wanted to do a project. I wanted to take photo's along this journey. We will be doing my starting photo very soon. But for me this is not normal "before" shot photo shoot.
I don't want to look back at my photo's and be like "oh, look gross my before pics". No, I want all to show the beauty in myself at any size. So instead of pictures that are completely unflattering I wanted photos of myself in an outfit I LOVE!
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I mean I have taken before pics before but not like this and totally not for everyone to see but that stops today! So with out further adieu here are just some of my favorites from our family shoot! Enjoy! And keep a look out on my BEFORE pics 🙂


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English primary schools to partially reopen from June 1— UK PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Primary schools in England are to reopen to some pupils from June 1, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today (Sunday, May 24).
Only reception pupils aged 4-5 in the first year of school, those aged 5-6 in year one, and those aged 10-11 in their final primary year will return initially, he told a news conference.
Secondary school pupils will come back later, with "some contact" between teachers and older children preparing for exams from June 15, he added.
Reopening schools has been controversial, with Britain having the highest coronavirus death rate in Europe and the second-highest in Europe.
According to the latest government figures, nearly 37,000 people have died after testing positive. Broader statistics including suspected cases puts the figure at over 41,000.
Teaching unions last week urged the government to reconsider plans to reopen, as it gradually eases lockdown restrictions, given lingering concerns over health and safety.
Several local authorities across England have already ruled out a return on June 1, and schools remain shut in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, where education is a devolved matter.
Schools will return part-time in Scotland from August 11 while Wales has not set a date for a return.
In Northern Ireland, pupils will only come back from September.
On Friday, the government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies said: "Evidence remains inconclusive on both the susceptibility and infectivity of children."
But it added: "The balance of evidence suggests that both may be lower than in adults".
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Timmy is about to make the family late for church again, looking for snorkel gear and a disposable underwater camera. With the family waiting in the car, his mom Janet learns that he's got his heart set on snapping a photo of "The Old Man" during the baptism ceremony at church.
Part of Andrew Kooman's Train Up A Child Series it's a funny and touching skit to help believers of all ages know and remember what they believe.


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Upgrade Site Changes and Features
Ant posted a topic in Newcastle ForumTo coincide with Fish wanting to do his "Gone Fishing" again, and with me trying everything possible to avoid doing promotion interview prep while i'm off work this week, i torn down and remade the entire front end to the site. which can be viewed here http://www.toontastic.net Frankly it's first incarnation was a rush job with a week before the season started and I never liked it, the new one imo looks better and will be much easier to keep up to date and maintain. It'll also be considerably better for mobile devices as it's responsive (for the non nerds, it'll know you're on a iPad/Phone and start resizing/moving things about to accommodate you). If Anyone would like to submit content to the site i'm more than happy to hoof it up for you and tag your username/twitter or whatever else with the credit. I've amended the menus on the forum to match that of the new site, as you will see there's new sections for Newcastle related news, along with articles generated from Toontastic itself, like fish's and tooj's videos. The Prediction League is going to make a comeback with some added prize incentive so people don't give up midway (i'll also put up fixtures with 3-4weeks at a time so people have plenty of opportunity to fill them in, (i'll poke those who still forget...Chez) I'll put up an itunes voucher or something of that Ilk for both the leader after half a season, and then the highest points scorer of the 2nd half of the season (to make sure if someone is running away with it there is still some interest) The plan is by feeding some generated content through the main site along with other things we'll get more through traffic which ultimately leads them onto the forums where the cage comes down trapp...where they will be welcomed with our usual friendly charm and want to stay. Basically i've knocked this all out in a couple of days between doing other stuff, so whats there is what i've managed to do in that time (design and content wise), more will come obviously. If anyone has ideas or suggestions for what they'd like on there or feeds that might be useful then reply here or Pm me.... If you could hit the share/like buttons or retweet this etc on the main site or whatever it's be appreciated see if we can drum up some new people.
Toontastic Development - New Stuff
Ant posted a topic in Newcastle ForumSingle SignOn Once registered with or logged into the forums, your account will automatically work with the new main website for the prediction league and commenting on/submitting other content Toontastic EPL - Prediction League! I've been arsing about with things again and if you notice the menu at the top has now been updated with a new link for this. To make Stevie and JawD's life easier we now have a proper premiership prediction application no more posting/manually counting up crap in a forum thread. Each week the main page will have a list of fixtures and a deadline to have your predictions made by, fill in as many/little as you like hit any of the save buttons and that'll be you I will add a page with rankings/results tables and the like as well at some stage this weekend/week. (European Prediction League could also be added for the champions league for a bit of craic if there is an interest?) New Content i'll hopefully add some match preview stuff each week as well to the main site, nick HappyFace/Chez's stats and the like and post up some Newcastle vs Whoever stuff. TheFish's Gone Fishing will probably be part of this as well If anyone has anything else/other ideas they can give me a shout. Issues At the minute i know there will be some issues style wise with the new additions, basically i rushed to get the backend stuff working before the new season started, and i've been completely flat out in work with taking a new role on, so getting the rest as close to the default theme on there came secondry to all of that, i think i've got it fairly close with the menu and such at least. (if you're using the SBR/Light/ themes then it will look different switching between them, and there's nothing i can do about that currently, as the way the main site works it's one theme for everything rather than the way the forum allows for multiples, this effects a small number of the users, most use the TT-Default theme.) I can add little sidebar things like the main forum view on here if they're handy/people can think of anything they might want Anyway Frontpage available here Prediction League available here
Forum patches and additions
Ant posted a topic in General ChatToontastic will be offline later on tonight for around 1hour (probably less). Changes: -Some bug fixes and performance enhancements none of you care about. -Skin amendments and fixes. Member Tagging: -You will now be able to tag members in posts that you wish to direct attention to, the alert will be sent to the notifaction centre (little bell in the top right corner), which will contain who tagged you and a link to the post you were linked in. Twitterfeed: -A sidebar with a rolling update of toontastic twitter users who have been added to the list. Basic/Full forum view: -with a button press you will be able to toggle between the normal thread view, or a condensed version that removes all signatures and userinfo (avatar/group etc) from view Topic Tags: -a list of topics that share the same tag will show at the bottom of each thread, ie tag something with matchday and then use the same the following week for the next matchday thread, then you'll get a list of them at the bottom
Forum Changes
Ant posted a topic in General ChatTo make things a bit more diplomatic and to get a better range of opinions before any decisions are made regarding all aspects of the forum we've brought on some extra staff Catmag - has left her moderator post for the upper echelons of the Admin team JawD - has joined the admin team New Moderators: we decided we wanted more voices behind the scene for when rule changes/larger problems arise and possibly to help with the growth of the forums in general. (moderation in general on here isn't "too" bad when it comes to people posting things they shouldn't since our member base is of a higher standard as far as football forums go, and spam is little to none (i've pretty much stopped it in it's tracks compared to the old board). Meenzer, HappyFace, Ketsbaia, Chez and MonkeysFist have replaced Catmag and MattM4 in the general moderators role covering all forums. Semimental - has been added as moderator of the gaming section. Ajax_Andy - has been added as moderator of the photography section. Content/Changes As far as changes to come, as it's been mentioned before i intend to try put some sort of front to the forums, a form of news page that will hold content from the forums themselves plus other things we're discussing about introducing (premierleague predictions app should be one of them for instance and i've started on that already), either way the idea is a single sign on system that your forum login will also get you into these other sections of the site. With people donating funds it's only fair that not only does the board remain stable technically but the content both existing and whats to be added is also up to scratch rather than sitting on our laurels.
Upgrade Upgrade complete - bugs and notes here
Ant posted a topic in General ChatWelcome to the new hopefully faster Toontastic forums A few things that ya might not notice that have been added Themes: We've now got 3 you can use, pick whatever one you want and it'll stay set anytime you login, this is changed at the very bottom left of the page by clicking "Change Theme", all the same features work throughout all the themes, it's a personal preference thing what you like the look of best. SideBar: On the main page (/board/) There's a wee bar to the right hand side, The calendar bit will contain up and coming fixtures for the toon, previous results etc the Birthdays as usual. Tags: this is a different type of search, if you click on certain tags in there, or on the main forums themselves it'll run a search bringing up threads with that Tag attached to it, if there's a thread made about Santon, and someone Tags it with his name for instance. Recent Threads: self explanatory a short list of recently updated threads you can use as a short-cut. The side bar can be hidden by clicking the X, and it'll expand the forums to full width, it can be renabled the same way, or you can just collapse certain bits you don't want to see with X's at the corner of each section Images and the like: No more arsing about with youtube videos and whatever tiny part of the url you needed, just paste the full link/url and the forum will take care of the rest, this works for a host of sites for example flickr photosets. (just going paste in the link of some random photo album from the main flickr page, i'll leave it to M.Fist to find something more appropriate) Searching: I might still install a more optimised engine for this but we'll see how we go/how the speed is, anyway at the top of each forum there are quick links to sort/filter the forum by start date,most viewed etc. At the bottom of the page instead of flicking through pages of the forum you can "load more topics" to just extend the page, or if you want to jump to a specfic page click where it says "Page 1 of XXX" and enter it. if you hover over a topic, towards the right hand side you'll see a icon click the bit that's not an X and you'll get a preview of the topic with options to jump to certain parts of it. tapatalk, other crap *types quicker* Stuff still to be done: Emoticons need cleaned up, and the boards will be getting a bit of a change layout/section wise, Rugby just started figure the rest out for yourself *zooms*


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On the performance of linkage-tree genetic algorithms for the multidimensional knapsack problem
AbstractModel-based Genetic Algorithms (GAs), as the Linkage Tree Genetic Algorithm (LTGA) and most Estimation of Distribution Algorithms (EDAs), assume a reductionist perspective when solving optimization problems. They use machine-learning techniques to discover problem?s substructures that might be useful to generate new solutions. This idea was grounded on Simon?s near-decomposability principle and Holland?s Building Block (BB)-hypothesis, and have enabled the development of effective algorithms in some contexts. Although near-decomposability is commonly seen in nature, we cannot assume the same occurs for optimization problems. Therefore, the existence of problems where these algorithms are not effective is also focus of research. Recent studies have argued that Multidimensional Knapsack Problems (MKPs) are examples of such cases. This paper extends these studies with an extensive comparison of various LTGA variants for the MKP. Using a well-known GA as reference, we analyzed the difficulties faced by the LTGA and explained why its linkage-tree model is not of much help to solve the problem. The results have shown that the LTGA was not able to outperform the GA and performed very similarly to a LTGA using random linkage-models. Further analysis of the linkage-trees, grounded on the knapsack-core concept, enabled interesting conclusions about the reason that linkage-learning did not provide useful information to solve MKPs in the settings used for the experiments.
KeywordsLinkage-tree GA, Multidimensional knapsack problem, Linkage-learning usefulness
JournalNeurocomputing, Vol. 146, pp. 17-29, December 2014
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Year 2015 : 3 citations
Jinwei Niu, Weimin Zhong,Yi Liang, Na Luo, Feng Qian, "Fruit fly optimization algorithm based on differential evolution and its application on gasification process operation optimization," volume 88, November 2015, pages 253–263, November 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2015.07.027
Jayanthi Manicassamy, S. Sampath Kumar, Mohana Rangan, V. Ananth, T. Vengattaraman, P. Dhavachelvan, "Gene Suppressor: An added phase toward solving large scale optimization problems in genetic algorithm," Applied Soft Computing, volume 35, pages 214–226, October 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2015.06.017
Shih-Huan Hsu and Tian-Li Yu, "Handling Overlap by Pairwise Linkage Detection, Incremental
Linkage Set, and Restricted / Back Mixing: DSMGA-II," TEIL Technical Report No. 2015002, February 2015.


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What would be a more wonderful way to say "I love you" than a thoughtful hand-cut silhouette by scissorgraphist, Cindi Rose, a treasured art seldom seen and mastered. Silhouettes, also called paper-profiles, will be cut on Friday, Feb. 12, at Tanglewood Gifts located at Chimney Rock and Woodway, at 5750 Woodway, from 11 to 1, and 2 to 5. Rose, who is considered the "foremost living silhouette artist" uses natural talents and surgical scissors to capture a likeness, without a sketch or shadow. This insures that the work will have fine-details and embellishments such as stylish hair-dos, ribbons, neck-ties, pipes, head-bands, and necklaces.
A second generation artist, she began drawing portraits at 11 years old, and cutting silhouettes for a Disney amusement park lessee, at 16.
There are only around 25 authentic practicing silhouette artists (also called papyrotomists) in the world. A silhouette gift lasts forever, and will show that your love will last forever. Silhouettes are $40 a person, with extra copies at $10 a person. This way you can think of spouse's, parents, siblings, and other loved ones. Children do not have to sit still or be dressed for the occasion. Master silhouette artist, Cindi Harwood Rose, can make them look "clean" in the picture. To make things more loveable, this will benefit The Rose Ribbon Foundation, to help the uninsured with critical illness.
For more information contact (713) 385-0736, or Tanglewood Gifts at (713) 266-1006. No appointments are needed, but are reccommended. Silhouettes can be done of pets from profile pictures.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
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Love that idea of profiles cut-out by a master silhouette artist, they authentic way, thanks for sharing Cindi Harwood Rose's talents on the Dish.ReplyDelete
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Ivan Aldea, MD, Child Psychiatrist
Dr. Aldea joined Arkansas Families First, LLC following completion of training in June 2014. Dr. Aldea specializes in children, adolescents and young adults (ages 5 through 25 years) with a multi-dimensional approach to mental health. This includes a comprehensive psychiatric and medical evaluation, with a review of past history and discussion of diagnosis, treatment goals, and medication management when necessary. He believes that a collaborative approach to mental health is essential, thus parents, families and other providers share in the decision-making process and follow up. Dr. Aldea is taking new referrals. Please call for an appointment.
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- 1999 with a BA in Clinical Psychology and a minor in Military Science from M.I.T.
- Served as a Field Artillery officer in the US Army, which included a six month tour in Iraq.
- 2008 MD from the Ponce School of Medicine, Puerto Rico.
- 2012 Residency in Adult Psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- 2014 Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Brown University
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Speaker: Prof. Pang Laikwan (Department of Cultural & Religious Studies)
|14 February 2014 (Fri)
|G24, Arts and Humanities Hub, Fung King Hey Building, CUHK
|Many young residents begin to see Hong Kong less as an abstract global city in which they climb their individual social ladders than a community with living history, material existence, and daily intersubjective encountering. The meanings of living "here" pertain no longer just to the city's provision of individualistic opportunities but also emotive embedding and social responsibilities. However, this new sense of communal belonging also breeds parochialism, inviting local members to show contempt against all foreign others. This talk hopes to provide some academic resources for us to develop a more productive and pluralistic politics to treasure yet intervene the idea of community. A focus would be the "Law," something the Hong Kong people have taken for granted as a "core value" of this city. What exactly does the Rule of Law mean in the current Hong Kong – mainland tensions? How does a reinvestigation of the concept of the law might help us develop a "legal subjectivity" that opens up to others instead of closing down the community, as well as the meanings of Hong Kong to the PRC?


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Introduction: Personalized Bookmarks
Stuck on holiday presents? Make an easy personalized bookmark that is a great gift for anyone!
Paper (Multicolored)
Packing Tape (Clear)
Sharpie or Pen
Glue (Stick)
Step 1: Choose and Cut Paper
For this first step you are going to need to decide two things:
How big you want your bookmark.
What color paper you want to make it out of.
I chose to have a 8 1/2" x 2" sized bookmark with a base of thick black paper.
Step 2: Design Time!
This step is used to design the front of your bookmark. I cut out a light purple upper paper, about 1/2 a centimeter smaller than the black bottom layer. After gluing it on, I drew on (with Sharpie) my grandmother's name. I then used red paper to cut out an abstract rose and glued it on the end.
Keep in mind that this step is all about creativity, do whatever you want for the front!
Step 3: Homemade Lamination
Using packing tape, carefully tape over the entire front of your bookmark to laminate it.
Step 4: Making the Ribbon Hangover
Cut a ribbon about 3/4 the length of your bookmark. Tie a knot at the end then string on some beads.
Step 5: Attachment
Tape on the other end of the ribbon, then cut a piece of paper to cover up the tape and glue it on!
Step 6: You Are Done!
Enjoy making lots of these bookmarks, and happy holidays!
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The Pioneer, New Delhi, 11th May, 2013
Three large leopard skins measuring between six feet to eight feet in length have been seized in Uttarakhand on Friday. With this a total of 20 seizures of leopard skins have been made in the State alone so far this year which is much higher than the seizure made in the whole country put together. More than 40 poachers have been nabbed in the State since the beginning of this year.
Uttarakhand has the highest cases of leopard mortalities — including poaching. According to data compiled from Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI), total of 33 seizures of leopard skins have been made from across the country, this year of which 20 are from Uttarakhand alone. Total of 25 leopards have been poached in the State so far.
The seizures have been made by the police from Haridwar district. Two persons have been arrested in this connection. According to Chief Wildlife Warden SS Sharma, coordination with the police has been strengthened in the seizure operations, a number of vulnerable sites have been identified in the State.
These include Pithoragarh, the wildlife crime capital of the State, stretching for nearly 120 km across the borders of Nepal, besides Almora, Bageshwar and Uttarkashi etc. The State has put up a Special Task Force comprising intelligence network and front line forest personnel for action. While the border areas are also guarded by BSF and SSB the open river areas in particular are sensitive, he added.
Appreciating the efforts of the state in controlling poaching, sources in Wildlife Crime Control Bureau said, such actions against poachers for instance in Uttarakhand, Assam or the latest initiative in Madhya Pradesh to initiate special funds (to reward those who give information against poachers or help in forest protection) set examples across the country which prove to be deterrents to poachers across the country. They are often linked to the other and such arrests not only serve to disrupt such chains but also provide valuable information regarding such groups.


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Hytera Mobilfunk GmbH Sucursal del Peru has won another invitation to tender from Peru's National Police, under which the company will, over the next three years, expand and modernise its existing TETRA radio network in the Piura, Lambayeque, Trujillo, Cajamarca, Cusco, Arequipa, Callao and Lima regions.
The agreement includes the maintenance of the network and 24/7 support for the same period, as well as a software update for the ACCESSNET-T IP system in the field, improvement of coverage in shadow zones, an increase in network capacity as well as the installation of an ACAPI Application Lab – an application environment and a test system – to enable the development of mission-critical applications under ACAPI and TETRA standards.
The network currently has more than 250 TETRA carriers, with nearly 20,000 handheld radios in use. It also includes more than 120 dispatch consoles and the 911/105 Emergency System for the Lima and Callao metropolitan regions.
Luis Perez, president of Hytera Group Peru, said: "We are delighted that the National Police of Peru continues to place their trust in our technology, our products and our engineers. We are proud to be a long-standing partner of the Peruvian authorities for secure, mission-critical communication. Using Hytera TETRA technology, the National Police of Peru currently provides public safety for more than 15 million citizens."
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Thu, 25 June 2015
After 5 years of podcasting, life has changed for the Underbase hosts and we've got an announcement for this week. Just a few links mentioned in the show:
Chris Metzen & Flint Dille Interview
Please feel free to listen in on all of our interviews over the last 5 years. The early ones are here, and the more recent ones here. Thanks for tuning in!!
Direct download: UnderbasePSA_2015.mp3
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Sun, 19 May 2013
A slight technical delay this week for the podcast, but it has twice the awesome as we have TWO guests to talk 16 issues of Ongoing from two important perspectives! It's definitely an epic interview in the making… let it color your weekend!
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Thu, 7 June 2012
News, insecticon wars, geek highlights, house moving and buying, fanfic, warnings, television shows, video games, comic reviews and CUDDLES OH MY?! What doesn't this podcast include this week come rain, shine, or sickness? Everything BUT the kitchen sink as the ants ran away with it. This is one packed podcast!
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Wed, 2 May 2012
The retired boss man of Moonbase2 joins us once again for news, a little Botcon talk and ranting. Then a review of Autocracy 8! And to wrap up round two of our cuddle series! We might make you hungry… or sick. Or both. But definitely smiles all around. Muahahaha! Thanks for our cuddle guests: Alex Milne and Josh Perez!
Direct download: Auto8review.mp3
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Wed, 4 April 2012
Surprises for the listeners… we don't know how the podcast will end this week. We start the show hoping that it all comes together in the end. Does it? Well, have a listen and tell us if it works for you? A special cuddle with some favorites… you may be surprised at how endearing this show will be!
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Richard Michael "Rich" Alvarez (born December 5, 1987), sometimes known as Richie Alvarez, is the creator and director of Stupid Mario Brothers and The Plumber Knight Returns and the founder of RMA Productions.
Alvarez is the most involved member on the Richalvarez channel.
"I am drunk and currently sitting next to Richard Alvarez and I feel that I should add to this wiki that he is a gentleman and a scholar." -me, Lauren, SidhesALady, right now, 3/17/18
Alvarez currently plays the roles of:
- Mario
- Donkey Kong (at one point)
- Bowser (growling voice)
- Nox Decious (when Luigi strangles him)
- The Darkness
- Merlin
- Zubashi
- Bob
- Jim Houseman
- Diddy Kong (voice)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (voice)
- Coconut (voice)
- Narrator
- "Please Subscribe" Voice
- Mr. Intelligence in the "Mr. Puzzler" short in "This time, It's Personal!"
- All roles (or at least the voice of all characters) in "Is it "Kung Pow" or Stupid Mario?"
- Himself in "Something Crazy This Way Comes" and "Death is Like A Box of Chocolates"
- Harry Potter in "Act I Part 4" of The Movie and a part in YouTube News
- Ghostface in The Interactive Halloween (voice)
- Mansion Owner in The Interactive Adventure
- Freddy's Dog in The Interactive Halloween (voice)
- The Ringling Brothers in The Interactive Halloween (voice)
- Unnamed ninja in "Plumbers and Ninjas and Snakes OH MY!"
- Talon
- Cannibal #2 in "The Business Man and The Ape"
- Lancelot in King Arthur
- Hunter #1 in "Donkey Kong's Great Escape"
- Teacher
- Mario (voice in Stupid Mario Bros Animated)
- Alvarez had a pet Tuxedo cat named Howard. On November 6, 2008, Howard passed away of an unknown illness at age 4. On November 7, Alvarez posted a video titled "Howard 2004-2008," announcing his cat's death.
- Alvarez's favorite video game is Final Fantasy.
- Alvarez's favorite band is the Beatles. Sometimes, he uploads covers of their songs performed by him on ProjectRichard.
- Although many people might think otherwise, his favorite director isn't Michael Bay.
- Once, he has said that when he makes it to Hollywood, California, he wants to direct a Legend of Zelda film trilogy.
- He appears in a lot of videos from RandumbProd.
- Alvarez has a total of 6 channels: Richalvarez (which shows things like Stupid Mario Brothers and YouTube News), ProjectRichard (which shows things for more mature audiences), NP Adventure (which shows Alvarez and his best friends going to National Parks in the United States showing viewers how exciting they can be), and the Rich Vlog (A semiweekly vlog series). The newest two channels are The Star Wars Network and the Video Game Network. Both channels are currently premiering new content as well as revisiting fan favorites.
- In Fall 2005, he began to work with Chris Muller, according to Muller himself on "Wiki Weegee #1."
- On October 16, 2009, Alvarez and Muller were contacted by Machinima and were asked if they could also make videos for the gaming channel. Since that day, Alvarez and the gang had begun to make videos for Machinima. They have 4 Machinima series, which are Super Mario News, Super Mario Chat Roulette, Super Mario Drive Thru, and Snez Pez (all of these series have Mario and Luigi with their mustaches).
- As expected by his last name, Alvarez is indeed of Latino or Spaniard descent.
- Like most of the original actors of RMA Productions, Alvarez plays both a major protagonist and a major antagonist in Stupid Mario Brothers.
- Since November 8, 2014, Alvarez has been married to Jackie Alvarez.
- The Star Wars Network , Alvarez's most recent channel, is co-run bydrockeller. Its many shows feature the talents of many of the Stupid Mario crew as well as several new contributors.
- He is 5'7".
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The Pontyclerc Team
We're a small, family run business, committed to deliver the highest quality of stay to our guests - from the moment you book with us, throughout your stay and thereafter.
Your first point of contact is Fay Hancock. Fay has more of a 'behind the scenes' role in the business as she has two young children (two of Jane and Nigel's six grandchildren). Fay deals with bookings and the day to day management of Pontyclerc, all communications and bookings come direct to Fay and she's happy to help with the planning of your stay, whether it be recommendations for activities or restaurants or billing enquiries.
Your hosts are Jane and Nigel Evans;they live on site and will be there to greet you on arrival, show you to your room and provide you with a delicious breakfast and chat in the morning. Jane's breakfasts are absolutely delicious and cater to all diets, she also makes her own jams and granola to accompany your cooked breakfasts. Nigel is our bee keeper and provides the breakfast table with their delicious honey - sublime! Jane and Nigel are also very knowledgeable of local attractions and are happy to assist in the planning of your day/evening.
We have a lovely housekeeper, Amber who keeps the bed and breakfast beautifully clean.
Our resident donkeys, Rosie and Jasmine are also instrumental in your stay at Pontyclerc - they are very keen on fuss and the odd apple/carrot! You may also spot the farm cat - puss roaming around, she's very friendly and quite put out that she is banned from the B&B.


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Where does time go to? According to the new Swatch POP collection, a zillion different destinations. These eye-catching watches have pop-out heads with a mind of their own. One minute they're ticking along on your wrist the next they have hooked themselves up on your jumper or jeans.
Collection Desc : 2016 Summer
Collection Category : New POP
Item Function : No
Movement : Quartz
Packaging Type : Sleeve
Water Proof Meter : 3 Bar
Item colour : White
Strap colour : Black
Strap Material : Silicone
Strap Clasp Material : Plastic
Strap buckle : Half Buckle
Dial colour : White
Case colour : Black
Case Shape : Round
Case Material : Plastic
Case Size : X-Large
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Events for January 19, 2020
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"500" Cards Community Party. St. Charles Senior Center, 1:00 pm
Help with this very popular community event. Guests from a 40 mile radius come to play during the winter blues. A light lunch follows. No need to know how to play. Food and servers needed.Find out more »


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Photo By: Suzanne Childress
Photo By: Willis Allen Real Estate, a member of Luxury Portfolio International
Photo By: Emily Followill
Navy-Blue Bathroom With Mosaic Tile Floor in Shades of Blue
This small bathroom thinks big, thanks to a doorless shower with blue tile accents, glossy navy walls, an airy vintage console-style sink, and a floor of penny tiles in random, complementary shades of blue.
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Beachfront Balcony With Dining Table
Five-star restaurants surely can't compare when it comes to scenery; one of the upper level floors has a balcony with room for a dining table.
Large Kitchen With Mirrored Range Hood
This home is so large it contains two kitchens. "The other working kitchen backs up to this one and accommodates lots of cooks," says Kay. To create the space, her team lowered the ceiling to 14 feet, which in turn added another bedroom above the kitchen. Since 14 feet is still higher than the average ceiling, Kay opted for vertical board cabinets to emphasize it.
In order to reflect the home's views and bring in more light, Kay wrapped the range hood with mirrored panels in an iron frame, and added a slate-and-glass backsplash. To finish off the kitchen, Kay chose soapstone counters for some texture.
White Mediterranean Exterior and Balconies
The house is composed of three separate floors, including a one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest suite with its own entrance. And all levels get oceanfront outdoor access!
Living Area With Lake Views and Stone Fireplace
"We took our cues from the strong stone and wood tones," Kays says of this space with the focal-point lake views. For example, she chose rattan chairs in a gray wash, children's chairs in teak and a "rusty" coffee table, all of which lend to the soothing atmosphere.
Family Room With Brick Fireplace and High Ceilings
The family room also presented a scale challenge. To address it, Kay and her team arranged the built-in shelves to showcase art and collections at eye level; hung abstract art to create another horizon line; added tall floor lamps; and finished the look with oversized accessories.
White Mediterranean Garage Exterior
There are two separate garages, each for one car. (Your cars will never have to fight for their own rooms again!) The buildings are quaint with their white exteriors and Mediterranean roof tile.
White Coastal Living Room With Gray Pillows
The little living room has enough room for everything: a tv, a fireplace, two sofas and yes, those amazing ocean views. In all, the house has just under 3, 000 square feet of comfortable living space.
White Sitting Area With Black Fireplace
Wide-plank oak floors are used throughout the home and help bring depth to the airy, mostly white rooms. This sitting area gets extra cozy with one of the home's two fireplaces.
French Colonial Revival Home Exterior
Enjoy unparalleled privacy and effortless entertaining from the former residence of legendary sportscaster, Dick Enberg. Built over the course of three years, this immaculate estate is an authentic example of French Colonial Revival, featuring more than 8500 square feet, five bedrooms, five baths and three partial baths, stunning architectural details and imported antiques from France.
Renovated Kitchen With Chef's Oven
"With such a large backsplash, it was important to break up the space and add slate shelves for oils and spices," Kays adds about the kitchen. However, the space still feels expansive with the beamed ceiling reflected in the mirrored range hood.
Staircase With Mounted Deer Head
Kay found this deer head at a local flea market, noting that it came with a tag indicating it was legal to own.
Master Bedroom With Gallery Art
"Because this master had just one view, we hung photographs of woodsy falls and foggy lakes for another window," Kay shares.
Rustic Basement With Brick Arches and Leather Sofa
For the basement, Kay decided to use humor as a way to entice the family to use the rustic space. To achieve this, she hung carousel animals on the walls, found gourds in snake shapes along with metal spring candlesticks, and opted for an iron mirror with a cloudy reflection. A leather sofa and cowhide stools complete the look. In case the family needed more convincing, there's a game room through the brick arches.
Guest Bedroom Decorated in Beige Tones
"Fall foliage tones give this guest room warmth," says Kay. Plus, "Always play vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines against each other: the tension makes all sing," Kay adds.
Children's Bedroom With Blackbird Art
"Whimsy is always appropriate in children's rooms, and we had fun pairing art and furniture with animals and birds," says Kay. A wrought-iron bed, cowhide pouf, three-legged table and blackbird art are some of the whimsical details.
Side Patio With Blue Planter
There's even a charming side patio, near the separate guest suite entrance, as picturesque as a cottage in Greece.
Outdoor Space with Lap Pool
Mature landscaping provides a natural privacy fence and two solid pieces of 30" stone walls – originally used to contain farm animals in France – surround the lap pool at this stunning La Jolla estate. Stone pavers lead from one end of the pool to the other with a dining space, fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen to the right.
White Galley Kitchen With Wine Refrigerator
Among its chef-grade appliances, the integrated kitchen boasts double ovens and a full-size wine refrigerator. Dust off your sommelier skills!


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Friday, 24 October 2008
Cute Card Thursday
Wow! I can't believe it is Friday already :o( it has gone soo quick probably cos I've had the week off work & I've done hardly any crafting.
This card was made for Cute Card Thursday, their challenge this week is "The Stars at Night" I used papers from Designs by Krista's "Visions of Sugar Plums" kit. The Snowman stamp is one of my favourites by Printworks & is called "Frosty Smiles". I paper Pieced his hat scarf & the holly . I added some star brads, a Quickcutz snowman, gems & finished off with a Dovecraft stamped greeting.
(The sketch was from Friday Sketchers but I just missed the boat as they have already added a new one today lol).
Posted by Tracey at 09:47
Labels: Challenges, Christmas, Designs by Krista
10 comments:
- Andrea, said...
Fabulous card, the snowman is so sweet. Thanks for joining in the CCT challenge
- 24 October 2008 at 10:19
- Diane.W. said...
Great card & papers :o)x
- 24 October 2008 at 10:40
- Sharon Traynor Designs said...
Fab card. I love that cutie snowman any you've used great papers.
- 24 October 2008 at 12:23
- Kim Piggott said...
Great card. love your snowman and your paper is lush.
kim x
- 24 October 2008 at 14:43
- Michele Roos said...
Great card. Love the snowman image and the papers. Michele x
- 24 October 2008 at 14:58
- Linanna DESIGNS said...
Wow tracey, and another beautiful card! I am adoring this snowman! he has an adorable face. Hugs Linda x
- 24 October 2008 at 17:18
- carolann said...
Brilliant card the image is fantastic
the colours you have used
look so fab well done hun xxxx
- 24 October 2008 at 22:52
- Jilli said...
Fab card and papers! Jillix
- 26 October 2008 at 08:56
- Bev said...
Aww this is gorgeous Tracey, love the soft pretty colours and sweet image.
hugs Bev x
- 26 October 2008 at 10:32
Fab card! I love the snowman!!
- 28 October 2008 at 22:59
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Ten Ways in Which Sushi Can Help Your Body
The Japanese culture spans centuries, and they have been eating sushi for all this time. Sushi first came into the Japanese menu in the first quarter of the 19th century. Since that time, it has become one of the most loved Japanese delicacies. Most chefs that are opening eateries are interested in learning more about this great food so that they can serve their customers. The nourishment has a considerable measure of medical advantages that we will take in more about them in the writing underneath.
If you are trying to manage your weight, then you will be glad to know that sushi is a great way to monitor your weight. The food isn't heavy and possess the appropriate amounts of vitamins, proteins, and healthy carbohydrates. Sushi additionally assumes another essential part in our bodies, and that is of hormone control; it manages hormone extraction from your thyroid organ. In view of its astonishing protein content, it is likewise a stunning mass gainer. If you have been searching for something to eat to expand your muscle development then such is an incredible item that you can eat. Go to your neighborhood listing to take in more about the ones that are accessible in your area. Omega 3 and fatty acids are very important nutrients to our bodies and sushi is a great source. Such nutrients are important in cell regeneration and assist in autoimmune diseases. Eating sushi and keeping it as part of your diet can go a long way in preventing you from getting cancer. It is presented with wasabi that has cancer prevention agents that starve destructive cells and can keep some regular diseases like leukemia. Before going ahead with this direction, you should ascertain that you learn more about the possible advantages.
Sushi is a rich source of iron that plays a significant role in the regeneration of new red blood cells that boost blood circulation to all parts of your body. If your body has the best possible blood flow, it implies that you will look sound, have an energetic appearance and dependable feel revived. Sushi is additionally an awesome supper to keep your body free of Atherosclerosis. The meat possesses good cholesterol. Sushi is also a great source of calcium which helps in bone development. This is not a major problem for the young but for those who are old, they need a calcium source for stronger bones. If you eat sushi consistently, you will remain sound. The antioxidants keep you from maturing. Your immunity also gets a great boost.
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Provide option to add package dimensions and weights at variant level
We have setup each SKU as 1-pack, 2-pack and 12-packs variants. We also have a package defined for the 12-pack. It would be conveinent to define the dimensions of the package and weight at the 12-pack variant level. At the time of order creation, as we add many 12-pack variants across SKUs, it should add multiple 12 pack packages to the order. Right now there is way either to process this using an automation rule or product / shipping presets to quickly process orders. This is possible only through a manual entry. Imagine an order with 12 SKUs with varying pack sizes then it makes it laborious to add packages using the (+) feature on the shipping panel.