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Chatbots in E-commerce: How They Leverage Shopping Cart Integrations
Chatbots are interactive applications designed to automate simple routine communication tasks. However, due to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, chatbots are expected to be getting more and more sophisticated over time. In particular, they can successfully replace live chat operators or offload a significant amount of the work from them.
Chatbots turned out to perfectly fit in e-commerce as customer support option. Though there are many good alternatives like contact forms, phone calls, and email, online chat remains the fastest and, in many cases, the most convenient means for visitors to get answers. Live web chat is another akin to chatbot support option, but it is linked to the browser and requires a user to remain online during the conversation. Compared to live web chats, chatbots are typically based on messaging apps and their unique advantage is that they are personal and mobile.
Chatbots are beneficial for e-commerce businesses in many ways, and can be used to do the following:
- improve shopping experience by reducing wait time (chatbots can provide instant answers to many of the common questions customers may have when examining products);
- retain and re-engage customers by sending messages;
- provide 24/7 support;
- avert shopping carts from abandonment by reminding visitors about the unfinished orders and providing answers to common questions;
- reduce expenses by reducing the number of chat operators or even eliminating the need for them.
Though, to work for online stores and be able to run functions outlined above, сhatbots need to be integrated with shopping carts.
Shopping Cart Integration for Chatbots
Brands build their stores on shopping carts, and that is where all the information from the online shops is stored. Once a chatbot system is integrated with one of the shopping carts, it can work with all of the stores based on that platform. The more shopping carts the chatbot application supports, the more potential clients it has.
Also, such systems need shopping cart integration to retrieve product details, quantities, shipping terms and other information that chatbots may use to provide visitors with accurate answers.
Shopping Cart Integration as It Is
Integration with shopping carts is absolutely necessary for chatbot systems to get its market share in the e-commerce industry, which is very powerful today. However, along with the profits, the integrations process brings many challenges to overcome. Shopping cart integration is among the biggest pain points for enterprises, due to the high technological complexity. Setting up a real-time data exchange and synchronization between two different systems involves tons of tech work, and so does their maintenance. That is why many companies choose to entrust shopping cart integration to professionals. Thus, they save time, money, efforts and get more qualitative and secure connection with shopping carts.
API2Cart is a proven solution for an easy, fast and secure shopping cart integration. It provides a unified API to connect with over 30 shopping carts at once. The API2Cart API helps chatbots and other B2B e-commerce software vendors to avoid practically all integrational difficulties. API2Cart has a detailed documentation that makes API utilizing easy and a tech-savvy 24/7 support team, which is always ready to help with any matters.
If you are interested in integrating your chatbot solution with multiple shopping carts and would like to discuss the details, schedule a consultation with our representative or make a trial account to see how API2Cart would work for your business.


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Terrence J shocked a lot of his fans when he told the world he would be leaving E! News to become a full-time actor. Well now, we get a glimpse of him playing the leading role in the new movie The Perfect Match.
The cast is filled with names you know, including Draya, Cassie Ventura, Paula Patton, Donald Faison, and more. Terrence plays Charlie, a bachelor who's convinced that relationships are dead, even though his sister keeps telling him otherwise. Then he meets the beautiful Cassie, who completely changes his outlook on dating. The Perfect Match hits theaters on March 11th.
We also get to see the first trailer for Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Selena Gomez, Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, and Rose Byrne. In the trailer, a group of girls tired of their school's sexist and restrictive system – the unorthodox ladies of Kappa Nu – have decided to start a house where they can do whatever the hell they want. That house just so happens to be next door to Mac and Kelly; the same couple who attempted to make friends with Efron's frat from the first film. Look for Neighbors 2 on May 20th.
Cassie & Diddy's Cutest Instagram Posts (PHOTOS)
Cassie & Diddy's Cutest Instagram Posts (PHOTOS)
1. Cassie's officially the official girl.1 of 24
2. "The pool is like bath water with a little champaign sprinkled in it." The lovers and friends live it up in Miami and decide to go swimming in the rain.2 of 24
3. They just can't get enough of each other.3 of 24
4. She matches his fly. "#tbt Givenchy Show Paris February 2012 : My heart & my #swag twin."4 of 24
5. Selfies with bae.5 of 24
6. Diddy's picture of Cassie looking like, "BABY BOO! @casandrae DAMN U FINE! :)"6 of 24
7. Money ain't a damn thang, baby.7 of 24
8. Champagne sippin', NY livin'. The lovebirds posted up in front of the whip.8 of 24
9. Cassie representing for her man. "Hat low, cup high... #happysaturday #cirocgirls #cirocgirlz #ciroc #ciroclife #cheersmotherf$*^%s."9 of 24
10. They love them some beach time. "Kissing u is very nice... The rest of you is paradise...10 of 24
11. Cassie posts Diddy rocking his official girl's clothing line.11 of 24
12. Diddy wishes his bae sweet dreams while she's on vacay in Hawaii.12 of 24
13. Diddy's a pretty lucky man, and he knows it too.13 of 24
14. Boss $h!* at Coachella.14 of 24
15. Gimme a kiss. Diddy and Cassie looking so in love as they pucker up for some serious smooches.15 of 24
16. Cuddle buddies!16 of 24
17. Diddy teases her with a cute caption: "@cassandra you stole my sweatshirt n*%$a! LOL bring it back."17 of 24
18. They have arrived. These two stuntin' on 'em at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.18 of 24
19. Cassie hanging with the out with the guys, pouting, looking more than ready to go home.19 of 24
20. Cassie cheesing like Diddy makes her the happiest girl in the world. Look at that smile!20 of 24
21. Foot massages for Diddy, so he knows it's real.21 of 24
22. These two take a ride through the town. Yeah, she's a rider.22 of 24
23. Early morning Instagram videos.23 of 24
24. The engagement ring. Look at that rock!24 of 24
Movie Trailer Roundup: Terrence J's First Leading Role In "The Perfect Match," New Look At "Neighbors 2" was originally published on globalgrind.com

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Electronic payments are made using the Texas Comptroller's TEXNET System. In order to access this system, a payor must complete and return a University of Texas System Payor Information Form to the Comptroller.
Payments made through TEXNET may be paid by either an ACH Debit or an ACH Credit with Addenda. Refer to TEXNET Electronic Funds Transfer-University Lands, Electronic Funds Transfer of TEXNET, and TEXNET Instruction Booklet for detailed information. The following documents are related to TEXNET payments:
- University of Texas System Payor Information Form: form which must be submitted to the Comptroller's office prior to making any electronic fund transfer payments to the University of Texas System
- TEXNET Electronic Funds Transfer - University Lands: guidelines regarding TEXNET payments to the Comptroller's office specifically for payments to University Lands
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Ben Way
Ben Way
Ben Way in 2008
Benjamin Peter Bernard Way
28 September 1980
|San Francisco, USA ; London, England ;
|Net worth
|US$16 million (£10 million)
Benjamin Peter Bernard Way (born 28 September 1980) is a serial entrepreneur and best selling[1] author[1] best known for his appearance on Secret Millionaire, The Startup Kids and as a cast member on Start-Ups: Silicon Valley, he started his first company at the age of 15.[2] He went on to raise £25 million in his teens[3] making him one of the first dot com millionaires.
Early life[edit]
Way grew up in a village in Devon, his parents divorced[4] when he was young. He also has a sister, Hermione Way who is a journalist and appeared on a reality TV show with him; they were separated from each other at an early age.[5] Way was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age and was told by his teachers he would never read or write[2]; however, Way describes his Dyslexia as an advantage.[6]
Business history[edit]
Way started his first company 'Quad', a computer consultancy, at age 15.[7] At the age of 19 he raised £25 million from Jersey-based venture capitalist to create an online shopping comparison technology called Pulsar.[8] However, after a dispute with the investors in 2001 he was diluted out of the business and lost everything. It is reported that he was in the under thirties Sunday Times Rich List 2001 on the same day he could not buy a tube ticket.[9]
He won "New Business Millennium Young Entrepreneur Of The Year" in 2000 which was given to him by Gordon Brown.[8] After receiving this award he went on to advise both the White House[10] and the UK government[11] on technology as well as joining the internet incubator NetB2B2 PLC as a non-executive.[12] After this he headed up technical and environmental investments and due-diligence for the Rotch Property Group.[13]
He currently runs The Rainmakers, which he started in 2004[14] an innovation and incubation company, through this he got involved with a number of start up companies, including the online mentoring company Horsesmouth,[15] language learning company FriendsAbroad[16] which was sold to Babbel.[17] During this time he was also chief innovation officer for Brightstation Ventures a $100m technology VC fund[8] started by Dan Wagner and Shaa Wasmund.[18]
In 2012 he moved to San Francisco.[19]
Business ventures[edit]
Way is involved in a large number of startup companies that are listed on the Rainmakers Global website, such as GoDine, the restaurant booking service; FuelMyBlog, the blogging product review service; Truevoo, the iPhone apps store review service; an SME advice service called Smarta; and a graduate recruitment company called BraveNewTalent.[20][21] In 2009 Rainmakers opened a United States (US) branch and consequently became involved in a number of US startups, including Traffic Spaces, the ad management platform, and BoostCTR, the Google adwords optimizer.[citation needed] He is also one of the founders of Alpha Concierge Matchmaking, which describes itself as the worlds most exclusive matchmaking app.[22]
Way was also involved in a number of green start-up companies, such as SellMyMobile and SellCell,[20] and is a cofounder with Paul Williams of Freetricity, a renewable energy provider based in the UK and the US.[23]
Way is the founder of Viapost,[24] an online postal company.[25] The POIP service allows printing of documents over the internet which are then sent by Royal Mail.
He is involved in his sister's production company Newspepper,[26][27] a citizen journalism site that covers a large number of UK tech sector events.
In 2011 he worked with the founding team at TradeHill the first US crypto exchange on the BitCoin.com deal.[28]
Way and Hermione Way developed GoIgnite, a health and lifestyle smartphone app and hardware for the Bravo TV reality television show they both appeared in.[29]
Television, film, and media[edit]
In 1999 Way was featured on Britain's Richest Kids on ITV.[30] After this he appeared on a number of television shows including Big Breakfast,[31] partly due to some unusual restrictions on his personal life.[32]
In 2006, he appeared on the Channel 4 TV show Secret Millionaire where he gave away £40,000 in a philanthropic act after spending two weeks in Hackney as a volunteer. £20,000 was given to a youth organisation, £10,000 to a young entrepreneur, and another £10,000 as a thank you to one key member of the Hackney community. He subsequently appeared in the follow-up program Secret Millionaire Changed My Life.[33]
In 2008 has appeared on a Channel Four, 3 Minute Wonder on Robotics[34] and as a "Web Guru" on Sky News.[35]
He has written for a number of publications including The Telegraph,[36] City AM[37] and a chapter in How to be a Teenage Millionaire.[38]
Ben appeared on ITV's Take Me Out dating show on 20 February 2010, on which he declared his personal wealth as £10m, also taking Daisy Gigg out on a date.
In 2012 he appeared as one of the main cast on Bravo's TV Show Start-Ups: Silicon Valley[39] with his sister Hermione Way working on an mHealth innovation called Ignite and raising $500,000 for it from investors including Esther Dyson.[40]
He was one of the Entrepreneurs featured in the highly successful[41] documentary The Startup Kids about the startup culture in San Francisco and the USA.[42]
In 2013 he wrote a book called Jobocalypse: The End of Human Jobs and How Robots will Replace Them'[1]'.
Supported charities and organizations[edit]
He has been involved with a number of charitable organizations, most notably his support of the Pedro Club[43] and a youth club from Hackney which he gave money to through the Secret Millionaire. He is also the patron of Social Firms[44] an organization dedicated to getting employment for people with disabilities.
He has acted as a judge on behalf of a number of charities including Anne Frank Awards[45] and Unlimited Awards[46] as well as having been an advisor to the charities Edge[47] and Nesta.[48]
Way stood as a Liberal Democrat candidate in Bayswater Ward in the City of Westminster.[51]
Way is an advocate for immigration reform after having his own immigration challenges [52] while moving to the United States, and works with Mayor Bloomberg's Partnership for a New American Economy[52] and the White House.[52]
- Way, Ben (21 June 2013). Jobocalypse. Createspace. ISBN 978-1482701968.
- ^ a b c "Jobocalypse: The End of Human Jobs and How Robots will Replace Them: Ben Way: 9781482701968: Amazon.com: Books". Amazon.com. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Up and running: four Bransons in the making describe how they got started - Article". TES. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Amelia Hill (20 November 2006). "Liz Taylor adored it. Now a reality show is rescuing the Pedro Club | Media | The Observer". London: Guardian. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Ben Way - Entrepreneur's Story". YouTube. 20 June 2008. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "'Start-Ups' Stars Ben And Hermione Way - Business Insider". businessinsider.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "Secret Millionaire and British entrepreneur ben way talks about his life,technology and failure". yhponline.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "Up and running: four Bransons in the making describe how they got started - Article". TES. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ a b c Your Business (2 October 2007). "Profile: Ben Way". London: Telegraph. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Diving back in: What second-time entrpreneurs learned from the first time around". Growing Business. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Ben Way". Growing Business. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Starting-Up in America". YouTube. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ No clues at netb2b2 — Today's Top Stories Archived 19 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Netimperative.com. Retrieved on 29 April 2011.
- ^ "The Entrepreneur: The Ben Way story". Tycoonentrepreneur.blogspot.com. 18 March 2008. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "How I made my first million: Schoolboy entrepreneur Ben Way". Thisismoney.co.uk. 16 May 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ First pro-social networking site urges the Facebook generation to develop the 'M Factor'. SourceWire (16 January 2008). Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
- ^ Simon Murdoch puts £250,000 into language learning venture | News | New Media Age Archived 10 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Nma.co.uk (28 October 2004). Retrieved on 2011-04-30.
- ^ "Babbel acquires FriendsAbroad in cash deal". TechCrunch. 6 November 2008. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Leadership Week: MT meets entrepreneur Shaa Wasmund – Leadership, business and management news, tips and features from MT and Management Today magazine. Managementtoday.co.uk (18 July 2008). Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
- ^ "London Facebook staff will update status to millionaire - Technology - News - London Evening Standard". Thisislondon.co.uk. 2 February 2012. Archived from the original on 5 February 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Portfolio". Rainmakers Global. Rainmakers. September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ The Spectator Archived 17 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine. The Spectator (2 December 2008). Retrieved on 2011-04-29
- ^ "Would You Pay A $299 Subscription Fee To Access Alpha's Dating World?". Will Schmidt. Tech Cocktail. February 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
- ^ Will Nichols (29 October 2012). "In the Green Room with Freetricity's Paul Williams". Business Green Plus. Incisive Media Investments Limited. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Send physical post direct from your pc / online". Viapost. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ ViaPost's big idea for snail mail: 'Post-over-Internet Protocol' : Tech Digest. Techdigest.tv. Retrieved on 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Internet Video Production". Newspepper. Archived from the original on 3 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Europe | TechCrunch". Uk.techcrunch.com. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "The Blockchain Era - Totalprestige Magazine". Totalprestige Magazine. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ "Meet Ignite, The Personal Health Startup Launching Out Of Bravo's 'Silicon Valley' Reality Show". TechCrunch. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Tom The Teenage Whizzkid (From The Argus) Archived 6 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Archive.theargus.co.uk. Retrieved on 29 April 2011.
- ^ Win a dream date with teen e-babe! (milk and cookies for two in Paris)., revolutionmagazine.com, 2 September 2000
- ^ Booze and sex ban violates rights – 24 Oct 2000 – Computing News, archived from the original on 22 July 2012, retrieved 29 April 2011
- ^ The Secret Millionaire. Channel 4. Retrieved on 29 April 2011.
- ^ Generation Next. Channel 4. Retrieved on 29 April 2011.
- ^ Web Guru Ben On Sky.Com News | Ben Way | Rainmakers | Entrepreneur | SkyNews.com | Sky News Blogs. Blogs.news.sky.com. Retrieved on 29 April 2011.
- ^ Way, Ben. (19 November 2007)Make a difference, when you can. Telegraph. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
- ^ p. 16 of CityAM newspaper on 14 November 2005, JPG image
- ^ What can I buy? | Using the site | Help[permanent dead link]. WHSmith. Retrieved on 29 April 2011.
- ^ Dickinson, Boonsri (5 April 2012). "Meet The 7 Stars Of The New Silicon Valley Reality Show". SFGate. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Tiku, Nitasha (11 December 2012). "If Bravo Moves Randi Zuckerberg's Startup Show to 6pm Central, Does It Make a Sound? | Betabeat | The Lowdown on High Tech". Betabeat. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
- ^ "The Startup Kids on iTunes Top 10 list". Newsoficeland.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Full cast and crew for The Startup Kids (2012)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ^ Liz Taylor adored it. Now a reality show is rescuing the Pedro Club | Media | The Observer. Observer.guardian.co.uk. Retrieved on 29 April 2011.
- ^ "News: Ben Way". Social Firms UK. 2 December 2008. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Judging panel. Anne Frank Awards. Retrieved on 29 April 2011.
- ^ What are UnLtd Awards? Archived 28 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine. UnLtd. Retrieved on 29 April 2011.
- ^ "raising the status of practical, technical and vocational learning". Edge. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Sue Norris (25 January 2007). "From garage tinkerer to the next big thing | Technology". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Entrepreneur Ben Way on a meeting of minds with telecoms boss Chris Moss | Money. The Guardian. Retrieved on 29 April 2011.
- ^ Ben Way: The Rainmakers. Growing Business Young Guns. Retrieved on 28 October 2013.
- ^ CITY OF WESTMINSTER. ELECTION OF CITY COUNCILLORS. BAYSWATER WARD. DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL, Date of Election: 4 May 2006
- ^ a b c Ben Way (15 September 2013). "Future Immigration: Guilty until proven innocent, my story". TWnow. TWnow. Retrieved 22 September 2013.


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Michael Laudrup vows to stay at Swansea City
- From the section Football
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup has ruled himself out of the running to take over at Everton this summer.
Laudrup has been linked with the job soon to be vacated by David Moyes, who will replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in July.
But the 48-year-old Dane described those reports as "pure speculation", adding: "My intention is to be here [at Swansea]."
He added: "I don't have dreams of going to other clubs, I live in the present."
Laudrup, who led Swansea to the League Cup trophy this season, signed a contract extension in March that ties him to the club until June 2015.
Everton would have to pay a significant amount of compensation - reportedly £10m - to prise him from that contract.
Wigan's Roberto Martinez, Celtic's Neil Lennon and Malky Mackay of Cardiff City are others to have been linked with replacing Moyes at Goodison Park.
"I haven't spoken to anyone [at Everton], I don't have time I have so much work to do here," stressed Laudrup.
Laudrup's comments followed those by his agent, Bayram Tutumlu, who was unequivocal about the Dane's position.
"He will not be changing clubs," said Tutumlu. "He likes Swansea and is very settled.
"People always talk about Michael becoming a coach of other clubs because he has done very well.
"But he is the manager of Swansea and that will not change. The Swansea fans do not need to worry. He will be there next season."
Laudrup replaced Liverpool-bound Brendan Rodgers at the Liberty Stadium last summer, and is set to improve on his predecessor's 11th-place finish in the Premier League.
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins has already said the club have a plan in place should Laudrup leave.
Laudrup will take his Swansea side, currently in ninth place in the league, to face Manchester United on Sunday in Sir Alex Ferguson's final game at Old Trafford after nearly 27 years in charge.


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Busitema's Okwakol replaces Mandy as Uneb chairperson
Monday May 5 2014
Prof Mary Okwakol, the Vice Chancellor of Busitema University, has been appointed head of Uganda National Examinations Board following the resignation of Mr Fagil Mandy.
The board also renewed Mr Mathew Bukenya's contract yesterday to head the examinations body's secretariat until November 2015.
According to Mr Hamis Kaheru, Uneb spokesperson, Prof Okwakol will act as Uneb chairperson pending the appointment of the substantive chairperson by President Museveni.
"The board has drawn up a roadmap for the recruitment process of a new Executive Secretary who will replace Mr Bukenya. The period of three months has been provided to allow the incoming Executive Secretary to give ample notice to his/her employer, if applicable," Mr Kaheru said.
"The new executive secretary is expected to assume office on December 1, 2015," he added.
The process is planned to start this month with the development of guidelines for the procurement of an independent firm and end in August 2015 with the appointment of a new executive secretary.
Mr Mandy resigned after President Museveni extended Mr Bukenya's tenure as executive secretary.
Mr Bukenya's term expired in December 2012 and was renewed thrice as they looked for a replacement.
He was allowed to continue executing his duties until the Board heard from the Minister or until the board decided otherwise.
In an earlier interview with the Daily Monitor, Uneb's former executive secretary David Livingstone Ongom, said the board needs a teacher to replace Mr Bukenya.


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Brookfield ZooBrookfield | Website Map
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Brookfield Zoo covers 216 acres and includes more than 3,000 animals. Kids will love the largest non-restored, hand-carved carousel in the country, housed in an all-weather pavilion and featuring 72 animal figures at $2.50 per ride.
You might want to start your tour at the Discovery Center Theater in the northeast corner to get your bearings and plan a manageable itinerary. Animals live in innovative walk-through settings that re-create their natural habitats, with different species sharing space just as they do in the wild. The Living Coast's transparent water walls, squishy blue floor made to resemble the ocean floor and 60 animal species from the coast of Chile and Peru give the illusion of ocean depths. In Tropic World, primates and other mammals and birds live together in a rain forest environment (thunder rumbles regularly and rain showers down on the animals). There are dolphin shows daily for an extra fee. Many exhibits include hands-on activities to make the visit a genuine learning experience. The Children's Zoo features domestic animals and wildlife of North America as well as "Animals in Action" demonstrations (Memorial Day through Labor Day only). Bocaditos, a full-service restaurant, is open on weekends during the off-season and daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The zoo has three other restaurants and numerous concession stands.
Newest attractions: Adventures with Agua opened in October 2007 and explores water conservation issues and strategies. Regenstein Wolf Woodsopened mid-June 2004 and features Mexican gray wolves--the most endangered sub-species of gray wolf in North America; touch cownose rays and southern stingrays as they glide beneath your fingertips at Stingray Bay, open in 2007. Newest additions: two Amur tiger cubs born in May 2007.


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Looking for a Family Nurse Practitioner in northern Maine. The employees are active members of the community and the hospital is the hospital of choice for their area. This job opportunity is with a 25-bed acute care facility.
The area is a friendly family community with many activities for children, the Recreation Department offers swimming lessons, tennis lessons, soccer, basketball, and t-ball. In the summer months there are craft fairs in the local park, band concerts by the community band on Thursday evenings and a farmers market in the downtown area every Saturday morning.
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This was shot for my Pho 224 Multimedia Production class. The assignment was to create a sound portrait slideshow using soundslides. We had to study one subject and represent them through visual and audio portraits. This is just one of forty images that were taken for this project. I used an alien bee with a soft box. My canon 5D was used with a 24-105mm lens.
Labels: bath_tub, haylie, multimedia, sepia
Always Coca-Cola!
This was another magazine ad shot for James Walters class. We had to try and copy an ad and make sure the lighting, shadows, highlights, texture etc, were as close as possible. I used my canon 5D along with two bron-color power packs and four bron-color lights. Two with grids and two with soft boxes.
Sexy Lady!
This was an image we had to shoot for James Walter. We had to choose any ad from any magazine and re-create it and come as close as possible to the ad as we could. I used my Canon 5D with a 24-105mm lens. I used one power pack with one bron-color light with a snoot. This was shoot in the studio.
I Love Pink!!!!!
This was shot for my Pho229 Advertising Photography Class. We had to create a Business card using InDesign or Illustrator. It had to represent our photography for self promotion. I Used an old image I had shot for my Large Format class and a new one that goes under the TJ. The one that is behind the TJ is kinda like my logo I would use on a real business card. I used my canon 5D and the outdoor light on the new image.
Commercial Portrait
This was an assignment for my Pho229 class. We had to shoot a commercial portrait of our instructor. I used the leaf aptus digital back on a mamiya. I had three bron-color lights setup using only one power pack.
Bling Bling
This was a jewelry assignment for my Pho229 Photography class. It was a jewelry advertisment that must be up close and dazzling. I used a 4x5 view camera with 4x5 transparency film and a 90mm lens. I had a limited amount of time to do this so I ended up shooting this in my bathroom on top of the toliet seat. I used two bron-color lights.
Labels: bathroom, pink, ring, transparency_film, view_camera
This was a demo multimedia project created for my Pho224 Digital class. We had to create a 1 minute Location slideshow.
Labels: demo, fall08, multimedia, salon, soundslides
This was another image shot for my group project assignment. This image is two images merged together in photoshop. I had to have the bottles look a certain way for our ad. The bottom part is one image and above that is another image. I used two bron-color lights with two soft boxes. One power pack was used along with my Canon 5D and 24-105mm lens.
Labels: calvin_klein, group_project, studio, white
Group Project
These images were shot for my Pho229 Advertising Photo class. This is an ongoing group project with a Graphics Design student. Me and my partner are creating a magazine ad for Calvin Klein. My models are Kasey Smith and Dusty Pressley. I used one bron-color power pack and one light with a snoot and some with a soft box. I had my canon 5D as usual and a 24-105mm lens.
Labels: dusty, group_project, kasey, scarf, studio
Be creative!
This is my eye! This was shot in my photo 215 class last semester.We had to come up with one picture or many pictures that represented us as an individual. Inside my eye is my mom and grandma, they are my heros and made me who I am today. This was shot by Christy Bullins in the studio with a Nikon D200. A 55mm micro lens was used and a bron-color with a snoot.
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M.L. West (Montclair State University)
A student-built dual-dipole in-phase radio antenna with Radio Jove receiver has been used to observe the sun for an hour at local noon on most days for three months. The antenna is on the roof of a classroom building which is radio noisy. The background is about 95,000 K, much above the galactic background of 50,000K. Nonetheless, many solar events have been detected at a radio frequency of 20.1 MHz.
Of the solar events reported by satellites and then tabulated daily by sec.noaa.gov/ftpdir/indices/events about 40 originating from many positions on the solar disk. Higher sunspot numbers produced slightly higher detection rates. Lightning storms are spectacular and can be detected by radio when they are still far away.
High school students as well as college students have been involved with this project and found it worthwhile. In the future we hope to find a quieter spot from which to observe.
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"You don't look your age." Of course, that's a compliment. Though not a compliment anyone would make to someone in their twenties.
So I'm not in my twenties! So what!
Ok, I do care. I'm middle-aged. As this lady waiting on line in front of me at Petco liked to remind me, as I was considering more doggy chewy toys...
How old do you look?


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There's no one among us who does not like to have more money. If you sometimes wonder how the rich and successful have so much of it though, you need to read on. We have compiled a list of hacks that you can apply in your daily life to save money the way wealthy people do.
1. Be careful about small expenses
All of us are usually careful about making big investments and huge purchases. However, we tend to spend recklessly on seemingly small expenses.
But of course, these small expenses can amass to a big amount.
As Suze Orman rightly pointed out, "Look everywhere you can to cut a little bit from your expenses. It will all add up to a meaningful sum."
2. Focus on the future
It is very easy to spend money for getting something that we like but at the end of the day, you will end up spending everything no matter how well you earn. Shift your focus to the future instead of getting satisfaction in the present.
"You can be young without money, but you can't be old without it." – Tennessee Williams
3. Don't buy unnecessary things to make an impression on people
Although we all like to have good feedback from our peers and friends regarding the things we own, we need to set a limit for us. You should buy things that you need but don't just buy those to impress others. Otherwise the sky isn't the limit for buying things!
"Stop buying things you don't need, to impress people you don't even like." – Suze Orman
4. Put things in black and white
There are so many expenditures in today's world that you would end up without any savings if you don't plan and budget your money; the inflows and the outflows. Wealthy people know where there money comes from and where does it go.
An Excel sheet can really help you in this regard.
"A budget is telling your money where to go, instead of wondering where it went."- John C. Maxwell


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Now that I've officially finished watching and reviewing all the After Dark Horrorfest 4 films, I think some accolades are in order! This would be the first year I've watched all the respective After Dark Horrorfest films, and what a blast its been. There were dizzying highs, and nauseating lows. Not all the flicks were good… and not all were that bad either (well except for "The Graves" *shudder*). I promise to watch/review all of next year's Horrorfest entries within one specific month (most likely March or April) instead of spreading them out over several months so that you don't have to wait for reviews to slowly trickle in.
Now on to the accolades!
In the "best" category, the three nominees are…
Lake Mungo
Skjult (Hidden)
In the "worst" category, the three nominees are…
The Final
The Graves
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The family of a Cuckfield cyclist who tragically died in a collision near Fletching have paid tribute to him.
Cian Burke, 52, of London Road, Cuckfield, sustained fatal injuries following the incident involving a tractor, which was travelling in the opposite direction.
The collision happened in Daleham Lane, Splayne's Green, about 6.30pm on Saturday.
Despite the best efforts of witnesses and paramedics, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
His family said in a statement: "It is with enormous sadness that we have to announce the tragic death of Cian Burke.
"Cian died in a road accident on Saturday evening while out cycling with his son Tom and a friend.
"He leaves his wife Jane and his three children, Alice, Anna and Tom.
"Born in Maldon in Essex in 1965, Cian was a graduate of Cardiff University.
"He had a distinguished career at HSBC starting in 1995, where he could indulge his love of world travel, including a posting in Sydney, becoming head of securities services in London in 2014.
"Among his many interests and hobbies, he was a keen golfer and cyclist. He was passionate about cooking, rugby, music and his own special brand of singing.
"Most of all he loved his family, his friends and his work colleagues. He will be hugely missed by all.
"We would ask that people respect our privacy in this most difficult time and particularly to refrain from posting comments on social media.
"We would also like to thank our many friends and family that have already offered their love and support."
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to report it online or phone 101, quoting Operation Harbury.


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Oliver Wight Americas Inc.
Jim Dixon, an Oliver Wight Americas principal and global supply chain management expert, is a consultant and educator providing companies with guidance in development of global Sales and Operations Planning/Integrated Business Planning processes. While with his most recent company, Westinghouse Electric, as Vice-President, Global Supply Chain Management, he co-developed transformation strategy to deliver $1 billion in savings. As a global supply chain management expert, he developed and managed their global Sales and Operations Planning process and their integrated supply chain strategy as part of the nuclear value stream to grow global markets.


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Before adding colors and all, it's important to ready the face for application. This involves cleaning, moisturizer, primer, concealed, foundation and powder to name a few products. Applying these takes a bit of knowledge which is why tutorials are awesome, but here are some basic instructions to get going.
Clean the Face
Wash the face with a gentle cleanser, then pat dry (don't rub) with a clean towel. There are many exfoliation cleansers that contain micro-beads that will buff the skin and leave it smooth and ready for makeup application. Many will wipe the face with a cotton ball that's been dipped in toner, this makes pores appears smaller.
Apply a Good Moisturizer
When it comes to choosing a moisturizer, one will quickly find there are more options than they imagined. Choose one that is good for the skin type and with no unnatural additives. There is oily, dry and combination types for the various skin conditions. Apply it gently in a circular motion, all over the face.
Some prefer tinted moisturizer that cover the use of both lotion and primer, or foundation. This option gives the face a lighter feel.
Use Primer and/or Concealer
Not everyone uses primer, but makeup tutorials say it gives a smooth and perfect finish if the wearer has very deep pores. Primers also help keep makeup on the skin longer. They come in different types, some cut redness and others are a matte finish.
Concealer is perfect for hiding any blemishes, discolorations and also the under-eye circles that many have. It should match the chosen foundation but be a shade or two lighter. It should also be gently applied in a circular, tapping motion. Makeup tutorials recommend using applicator or a brush so one isn't tempted to rub the skin. Cover blemishes, and those dreaded under-eye circles. Quickly patting powder over concealer keeps it from cracking or wrinkling.
· For pimples – use a green tint
· For dark circles – use yellow or orange tint
· For yellow skin tones, choose a lilac colored concealer
Match the Skin Tone
It's best so shop for foundation that offers samples, and by placing a spot of the makeup near the jaw line one can tell if they have gotten the best match. There are companies that sell foundations to go with warm, neutral and cool undertones. For anyone who is purchasing a foundation from one of these companies, be sure that the right undertone and skin tone is chosen.
Makeup tutorials advise of these tips to help decide the undertone:
· Those who have purple or blue veins have a cool undertone.
· Those who have greenish veins have a warm undertone.
· If it's hard to decide, then it's likely a neutral undertone.
Applying Foundation
There are many ways foundation can be applied and coverage is dependent upon what the foundation is applied with. Makeup tutorials will tell their audience that beauty blenders are the best, though foundation brushes and sponges work well too. Many just use their fingers.
Start at the nose, and work out on the bridge of the nose, chin and cheeks. Blend outwardly and don't forget the jaw line, neck and forehead or there will be a visible line that is more than unattractive.
Apply a Light Powder
Makeup tutorials advise choosing a powder that matches the skin tone. The powder brush should be swirled in it and any extra powder should be blown off. Begin at the nose, then forehead and cheeks. Powder helps set the foundation and give a finished look.


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A man has been jailed for attempting to pervert the course of justice in Halifax.
Robert Sulmen was sentenced to eight months imprisonment for committing an act / series of acts with intent to pervert the course of public justice.
The prosecutor at Bradford Crown Court was Stephanie Jane Hancock and the lead officer in the case was Detective Constable Natalie Wilson.


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|Jet Lag Remedy
|Rp.450.000 (2hrs 3m)
|A perfect treatment to alleviates the effect of jet lag. The treatment begins with a salt infused footbath, followed by an Aura Relaxing massage, which relaxes the muscles and soothes all tension in the body.
Your skin is then polished with a milk solution to leave the skin silky and smooth. The refreshing facial reconditions and moisturizes the skin and is followed by a relaxing milk bath.
|YajJarta Ritual
|Rp. 450.000 (2hrs 30m)
|Our signature yogurt treatment allows you to cool down and release tension whilst activating the nervous system, which then activates the lymphatic system. The ritual begins by washing and scrubbing the feet, followed by YajJarta treatment then continues with a yoghurt, honey and cucumber facial.
Finally, relax in a beautiful flower bath and observe how stress-free and rejuvenated your body now feels! It is highly recommended to schedule yourself for the Lymphatic Boreh or Hot Lymphatic Therapy along with the YajJarta Ritual within 3 days to get the optimum result.
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|This lymphatic healing technique was created and taught to Aura Therapy staff by Master Therapist Mr.Ketut Arsana. Prior to the treatment you will be given a herbal footbath, then a deep-tissue therapy massage. A special hot stone treatment is applied to your spine to your revitalize your energy.
Our special herbal scrub is rubbed all over the body until a sensation of 'pins and needles' along with slight heat is felt. Finally, relax in herbal bath to further stimulate the lymphatic system.
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This treatment may have side effects, which can vary depending on each individual based on the condition of your lymphatic system.
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Approximately 300,000 people in the United States die annually due to complications from obesity. Each year, thousands of unhealthily obese people choose to have gastric bypass bariatric surgery in order to lose weight and become healthier. The procedure involves the surgical creation of a small pouch in the stomach to restrict food intake to much less than what could be eaten prior to surgery. Normally, a bariatric surgery patient will only be able to hold a cup of food or less at a single meal. Weight is lost rapidly because far fewer calories are consumed, which causes a decreased ability to absorb nutrients in food.
Our Michigan medical malpractice attorneys at Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. represent patients and their families who have suffered injuries or even death due to medical mistakes and errors made by doctors, nurses, and hospitals. When a medical error causes a death, it can give rise to a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit.
There are risks involved in every medical procedure and not all poor results are due to medical malpractice. A lawsuit can only be filed when there is a medical error or mistake that caused your injury. Our experience medical malpractice lawyers will review your medical chart and determine whether your injury was the result of negligent treatment or just a normal risk or complication of your procedure.
Often weight loss surgery can save a patient's life. However, not everyone is as fortunate. Successful gastric bypass surgery can lower a patient's risk of illness and disease, although medical errors during bariatric surgery can be fatal.
Common Risk Factors Associated With Weight Loss Surgery
The death rate from bariatric surgery is alarmingly high -- 1 out of 350 people die due to complications associated with this procedure. The number of people who suffer serious injuries due to medical malpractice during bariatric surgery and survive those injuries is even higher. These are dangerous operations, and the medical professionals who perform them know it.
Common risks associated with bariatric surgery include:
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Common medical error and mistakes resulting in gastric bypass malpractice include:
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- Failure to properly monitor patients after surgery
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Position: GRANTS AND EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Employer: Restless Development
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Salary: 25,130,876 TSH gross per annum
Restless Development Tanzania has successfully secured a number of new partnerships over the last 12-24 months bringing in over £1 million per annum from a range of bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, trusts and foundations and the private sector. We are also entering in to our new 5 year strategy and we have ambitious plans to grow both our fundraising income and our programme outreach. As a result the grant and donor management requirements have become more complex and varied. This role will support across all grant management needs working closely with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager and the Programmes teams to deliver high quality management of existing grants.
The post holder will be based in the Dar es Salaam office within the Fundraising and Partnerships team. We are seeking a committed and conscientious individual to ensure key reporting and implementation deliverables are met, as well as enhance donor communications to support partnership development. The post holder will support across a number of different projects including in particular our civic education, sexual and reproductive health and rights and livelihoods programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong coordination, communication and interpersonal skills looking to develop their fundraising skills within an innovative and growing organisation.
The closing date for this position is 5.00pm (EAT) on Thursday 16th June 2016. Please return completed application forms to: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Established thirty eight years ago, Young Australia Workshop is a Sydney based company producing in-school arts in education programmes and theatre shows for schools throughout Australia.
To book a performance please contact us or call us on the numbers listed below.
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This month, El Universal reported that foreign tourism may fall as much as 88 percent in Acapulco this year as spring breakers cancel trips because of reports of violence.
Hotels in Acapulco, Mazatlan and Puerto Penasco are seeing a smaller-than-normal influx of college-age revelers after the U.S. advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to 18 Mexican states, the Mexico City-based newspaper reported, citing Guerrero State's tourism ministry and travel agency StudentCity.
Yet despite the travel warning, according to Miguel Torruco Marques, president of the Confederación Nacional Turística (CNT), safety is a problem "only in some parts of Mexico" and it "has not affected the major tourist areas of the country."
Villa del Palmar Loreto, on Baja California Sur's eastern coast, could well become one of Mexico's next luxury destinations with the debut of the first phase of the 1,800-acre Danzante Ba development.
Universal Vacation Club describes Loreto,
You may have seen the color aqua before. But never like this. This water is untouched. This earth is unspoiled. And this aqua is uncommonly brilliant. Bay of Loreto is one of the few remaining places on earth worthy of its most common description, pristine. The bay is blessed with enormous amounts of natural beauty, yet it is largely undeveloped. It seems the world is just now discovering how magical this setting really is. In the distance, the five islands that float on the horizon of the Sea of Cortez have formed an ecological barrier creating an underwater concentration of every spectacular sea animal one can imagine. And with the mountains reaching into the brilliant, sun-soaked skies, it is not only hard to believe it is real, it is nearly impossible to endure the moments before you arrive.
Villa Group Resorts, a privately owned hotel company with 12 properties in eight locations in Mexico, recently opened its $60 million Villa del Palmar Loreto. The 150-suite property features three restaurants, a 20,000-square-foot turtle-shaped pool and a spa.
The nearby Loreto Bay National Marine Park in the Sea of Cortes offers numerous snorkeling and dive trips; kayaking; and canoeing excursions. The area is home to more than 800 species of marine life.
Mexico is experiencing its bloodiest year of drug violence yet, but that's not stopping domestic and international vacationers alike from flocking to Villa del Palmar Loreto.


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At the urging of many readers, we decided to give a test run on a popular eye product, specifically, the White Caviar Illuminating Eye Serum by La Prairie. You may remember a previous post about caviar as a skin care ingredient – we cited some of the pro's and con's that come with this upstart ingredient used by several brands of skin products.
Our test subject was a 31 year old Mother of one, a user of many beauty products and no stranger to eye serums. The testing was done to see if the La Prairie Eye Serum was able to get rid of dark circles under the eyes and improve discoloration of skin, as the advertisements state. So, we spent some money on Ebay, in order to get a better deal on this high-ticket eye product, and about three days later, it arrived.
With high expectations, we started testing the La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Eye Serum. Here is a commentary written, just days ago, after a 30 day test run of the product.
"The product is immaculately packaged, and certainly has a unique look and feel. A lot of detail went into this package, and for that reason it sort of sticks out and is hard to forget when you peruse your favorite beauty product retailer. In fact, I had my eye on this product for about six months, but the high price of the product sort of kept me away from making a purchase. Of course, once you use one product in a line of skin care products, you most certainly want to use the rest, as most skin products are formulated to work better in tandem anyways. So, assuming I liked the product, I was sort of hesitant to "love" the product as it would certainly increase my spending on other products in their line.
With high expectations, I started my testing of this eye product. It was a clever delivery system, with the push-down pump on top of the container, and one that looked really nice at first, but it was hard to get the proper amount of serum into the dropper that is connected to the cap. I found it hard to apply the eye serum, and with most eye serums that come with medicinal droppers, it's usually much easier than using an airless pump. However, in the case of La Prairie, I think their advanced packaging sort of messed up the functionality of the product, which was disappointing. When you pay a price point like this, the last thing you want to have on your mind is how to properly dispense the serum. So, I was off to a bad start from the get-go.
When I finally was able to get the right amount out, I was very much relieved. I found the serum to be a smooth, easy-to-apply product, and it absorbed rather rapidly, which is always a plus and something I look for in eye cream products. Now, all I had to do was repeat this day and night for about 30 days and I was certain to see some results, right?
Well, I was wrong. While I felt good for about 5-10 minutes each time I applied this product, I never really noticed any difference, even subtle, in my skin underneath the eyes. 30 days is a good testing period, and I have been able to notice results with other dark circle serums that I've used, (at much lower price points I may add.) Maybe caviar should be kept at fine dining establishments and is best used as an hors d'oeuvre at dinner parties. For my skin's trouble, and at the massive expense involved, (thank God Ebay saved a few bucks in that regard) this product did nothing for the appearance of the skin under my eyes. I hate to give a bad review of such a popular product, but when the price is so high, it should do SOMETHING noticeable other than look good in my bathroom."
The above review was submitted by our test subject. While this was her personal experience, yours may be different. eyecream.com is an independant research portal dedicated to providing up to the minute news, information, and reviews of eye creams.
While most of our editorial staff has not had the chance to try the above product discussed in the eye cream review, we can only assume it's lack of marquee cosemeceutical ingredients are the reason it didn't peform according to expectations. We always recommend to our eye cream readers that they should look for products based on scientific research. Cosmeceutical products are really taking the industry by storm, and are receiving rave reviews by consumers.


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July 91, modified April 1997
by: raven shadowborne ©
Is this the loss of innocence?
Becoming mature
Does it have to mean losing he childhood zest for life and fun?
Discovery of new things, now old with age
Cynicism, living on in the old
Being truly old is to lose all sense of imagination..
So I've been told.
Can one recapture youth?
Reclaim it?
Looking deep, deep within my soul
I see a small child quivering with fear
darkness all around
This child paralyzed with terror
affraid to move or open her eyes
affraid to hope for release from her pain
My hand reaches out
gently my fingers close over hers
this child, that once was me, her eyes look to mine
eyes filled with pain, terror and rage
I smile, my wisdom and strength, pass it to this child
gently, raise the child to her feet
my hand turns on the light
the room glows, the child cries
Slowly I take the child into my embrace
soothing, comforting, loving
Accepting the past, the part locked away
I bring it into the light and see
it is not to be feared
Accepting that which I was, melding it with that which I am..
Feeling, as that childish zest returns to my life
my eyes once more look upon the world wide with wonder at
the miracles I see
Finally I am whole as I was meant to be
and even more.
Knowing I have come full circle
surpassed even my own expectations
The past and the present finally joined
the wounds finally healed
the future bright
Can one recapture what they lost?
the answer is yes, so life has taught.


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Course Title: Establish and manage contracts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: BUSM6420C
Course Title: Establish and manage contracts
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5231 - Diploma of Audiovisual Technology
Course Contact : Program Administration - Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4976
Course Contact Email:email@example.com
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Teacher: Simon Embury
Phone: (03) 9925 4345
Email: email@example.com
Nominal Hours: 70
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Course Description
This course is delivered in conjunction with the course: Ensure Team Effectiveness EMPL 5647C
These combined courses are delivered by a combination of classroom and on-the-job activities. It is recommended that you complete a minimum of 70 hours (two weeks) of approved on-the-job industry placement to prepare you for post-program employment in the AV industry.
You will gain the following skills and knowledge from this course:
- Career planning advice
- Resume preparation
- Job seeking skills
- Negotiation skills
- Teamwork skills
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title:
CUSADM10A Establish and manage contracts
Element 1Clarify the requirements of both parties to the contract.
Performance Criteria:
1Consult relevant parties to identify their requirements of the contract.
Element 2Negotiate terms and conditions of the contract.
Performance Criteria:
1Negotiate terms of agreements and financial agreements with clients where necessary.
Element 3Ensure that the contract complies with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Performance Criteria:
Ensure that the contract complies with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Element 4Obtain specialist legal advice, where necessary.
Performance Criteria:
Obtain specialist legal advice, where necessary.
Element 5Ensure that all parties to the contract are fully informed of the contract terms and conditions.
Performance Criteria:
Ensure that all parties to the contract are fully informed of the contract terms and conditions.
Element 6Finalise the contract.
Performance Criteria:
1Conduct a final check on the terms and conditions of the contract and ensure that requirements are agreed.
Element 7Monitor compliance with the contract.
Performance Criteria:
1Monitor the observance of the terms of contracts and agreements to closure or completion of project.
Learning Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will prepare you for post-program employment in the AV industry.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
• Focus-group meetings
• Group discussions
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading and study.
Teaching Schedule
Teaching schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
|Planned Class Activities
|All students must attend the first briefing class for this course. During this class you will be allocated a focus group for subsequent classes.
The focus groups will meet once every 3-4 weeks or as needed. A schedule for these classes will be located on the AV Noticeboard.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve submission of submission of all written assessment tasks and completion of a minimum of 70 hours of approved industry-based practical placement.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Assessment
1. Submission of completed approved & signed original Practical Placement Registration form(s)
Refer your copy of the AV Practical Placement Kit for details.
Final due date: Friday October 28, 2011
2. Submission of completed approved & signed original Practical Placement Agreement form(s)
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Final due date Friday October 28, 2011
3. Submission of completed Practical Placement Log sheet(s).
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4. Submission of completed Host Organisation Report
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Write and submit written answers to the competency questions which can be found on the course blackboard site.
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The year 2014 will always be remembered as a very important year for the Island of Elba because it will be the Bicentenary of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile on the island.
The French Emperor arrived at Portoferraio on the Island of Elba on May 3rd 1814 and disembarked the following day, May 4th, where he remained till February 26th 1815.
Napoleon's stay in Elba had a very strong effect on the development of the island, where he ruled and brought about important changes in the every day life of the locals, like the flag he hoisted on the uppermost part of Portoferraio that still exists today.
People from Elba have always felt very close to Napoleon, and every May 5th a mass is held in his honour in the Church of the Reverenda Misericordia in Portoferraio.
Napoleon's Bicentenary will be celebrated with 10 months of exhibitions, musical shows and historical remakes that will cover several stages of his exile, from his installation in office to his "flight" from Elba, so as to never forget the man who left such a strong mark on the island.
We strongly reccomend the walks "Following Napoleon's footsteps" organised by the 2014 Tuscany Walking Festival. Trekking lovers will find many many routes and guided excursions in search of the places where the Emperor stopped.


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10 Reasons to Visit Zion National ParkThings to Do, What's New — By julietrevelyan on May 19, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Called a gem of the National Park system, Zion is a jaw-dropping paradise of towering red rock walls, tumbling waterfalls, hikes from gentle riverside strolls to multi-day backcountry excursions, and the surprising yet very welcome little town of Springdale nestled right by the park's southern entrance. Why should you visit? My 10 favorite reasons:
1. Zion Narrows. World-famous, totally worthy of placement on your bucket list.
[photo: Ada Be/Flickr]
2. Junior Ranger Program. Get the kids involved. They learn, have fun, & you can relax a bit while they hang with the rangers.
3. Emerald Pools. Three pools, three hikes, amazing views all along.
4. Angels Landing. Hike smart, be rewarded with the most stunning views in Zion.
5. Kolob Arch. It's a haul, but it takes you to one of the world's largest freestanding arches. Sweet.
6. Zion Shuttle. They get it: a free, clean-fuel shuttle to cut down on pollution, traffic, & irritable visitors.
7. Pa'rus Trail. You can walk, jog, bike, take your leashed dog, navigate a wheelchair, push a stroller on it.
8. Observation Point. Deserving of its name. Bring your camera and exercise your lungs on the way up.
9. Canyon Trail Rides. Ride a horse through the scenery. Fun!
10. The Subway. No, not underground travel, but a cool slot canyon for adventuresome explorers.
I second Angel's Landing and the Subway. These are two of the most beautiful hikes I've ever been on. I would like to add the Hidden Canyon hike and that scary edge with the chain. Yikes!
Hidden Canyon is beautiful as well, for sure. There are several scary edges in Zion…the chains at least provide some measure of psychological safety, lol!


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人物設計 (Character Design)
The first step of most people who learn drawing is character. The reason is very simple, most drawing on this century is concentrating on character, and most customers do not focus on background.
However, background is a very important factor on a drawing. I will share about background when I am good enough on it. Here I'd like to share the process on character design.
Let me introduce our guest, everyone know her, Hatsune Miku (初音ミク).
On character design, background setting is much more important then face or cloth.
Hatsune Miku is the most successful Virtual Idol on this planet. I won't add any other things on it, I will show you only Miku with a pose.
●骨架 Doll Draft
First is doll model. Center line can help cloth design. Be careful on body ratio.
About pose, I suggest to do few times by yourself. Otherwise, you may draw impossible or unbalanced pose.
○身體比例 Body Ratio
身體最常見的比例錯誤,在胸下和上腹的藍色位置,其次就是肩至胸和腰太短的黃色位置。About body ratio, draw body first, arms and legs later. It will be better to draw arms and legs by using body as meassure.
The most popular miss on body ratio is the blue area, under chest and upper abdomen. The second miss is too short on the yellow areas, shoulders to chest and waist.
●裸稿 Naked Draft
After doll draft made, draw a naked draft on it. Draw the contour on it.
●設計 Design
Draw clothes, hair, face on it. Please draw anything behind the character(e.g. hair), you may use new layer to do this. For traditional drawing, please draw very light for things behind character.
●原稿 Final Draft
After design completed, make a final draft. Then a mono draft is finished.
●色草稿 Color Draft
Color draft is for testing color. I suggest to do this step. If composition is too complicated, color harmonizing is the important part. Color draft can let you find errors much earlier.
●之後… Then…
Then depended on you. You may make a under drawing and line art. You may also paint on this directly.
●總結 Conclusion『方法,沒有正確與否,只有適不適合自己。』
"Method, not right or not, but suitable or not."
Every drawer has his own method, please learn more from different drawer and try hard. Finally you will have your best method!


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There are group of ladies who met in high school and are now living in the same senior community.
"Did you ever think 70 plus years later? Never, we never thought we'd live this long!" said Florence Burgher.
They share 74 years of friendship and they are still going.
These are the ladies of Nago Nagams, a club they created back in the 1940's when they were all at Roosevelt High School in Chicago together.
"I imagine there must be sometimes when you are irritated one with the other, however, we decided that's not important, we decided what was important was true friendship," said Phyllis Dubow, one of the friends.
So the club got bigger, eventually reaching 24 friends total.
These four ladies remained friends through it all.
"We went thru tears together, we went thru laughter together, it's a lifetime," said Rochelle Schpak.
They graduated, got married, stood up in each other's weddings, had children, then grandchildren, some even great grandchildren.
Then the group began to get smaller, leaving behind the four that started it all.
Florence Burgher, Phyllis Dubow, Rochelle Schpak, and Eileen Kritzman, all in their 90's, are celebrating 74 years of friendship Sunday, on this National Friendship Day, and they can't imagine spending it with anyone else.
After all, they ended up in the same place, Brookdale Senior Living in Niles, Illinois, and have meals together every single day.
"When you are friends this long, it'd bound to stay," said Eileen Kritzman.
They say their bond remains strong because they are just plain nice people that still, after all of this time, love each other and enjoy each other's company.
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Find on this page answers to common queries about The Geochemist's Workbench®.
When was The Geochemist's Workbench® first released?
The Geochemist's Workbench® was introduced in 1991 and since then has set the standard in geochemical modeling. More than 3300 licensed copies have been installed in 66 countries around the world.
Who is Aqueous Solutions?
The GWB software was developed originally by the students, staff, and faculty of the Hydrogeology Program at the University of Illinois. The development team moved to the University of Illinois Research Park and works under the name Aqueous Solutions LLC. The team is supported solely by end-user license fees.
How does GWB Student Edition differ from the Professional, Standard, and Essentials versions?
Our handy charts show the programs and features in each version. The academic upgrade page outlines the features of the various versions. Please visit the main GWB website for detailed information about the paid versions of the GWB.
What's new in GWB12?
GWB12 is a major advance in the modeling capability and user experience of the software package. Highlights in the new release include Phase2, the ultimate phase diagram generator; a generalized model of stable isotope fractionation; a partial pressure model; a unified rate model; stable isotope transport; presentation grade graphics, including razor sharp lines and artist-designed palette; open-source XML plot-format output; anion exchange; and much more. A must-have for every lab!
Am I eligible for a free download of GWB Student Edition?
To apply, you must be currently registered as a full-time degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university offering degrees in geoscience. You'll need a LinkedIn account to apply.
How do I create a LinkedIn profile?
Visit LinkedIn's homepage to create an account.
I'm a university professor that would like to use GWB Student Edition in my class. Am I eligible for an academic discount on GWB Professional, Standard, or Essentials?
Please see the academic page for qualifications.
I'm a postdoctoral fellow doing university research. Can I download GWB Student Edition?
Postdocs may be eligible for a 20% academic discount on GWB Professional, Standard, or Essentials. Please see the academic page for qualifications.
My GWB Student Edition license expired. Can I reapply?
Licenses last for up to a year, after which you will need to reapply so we can re-verify your credentials. We'll contact you and remind you when it's time to reapply.
How can I check the status of my GWB Student Edition application?
You can check the application page at any time to see the status of your application.
I applied for a free download of GWB Student Edition. Why haven't I received a license yet?
If you haven't received your free download of The Geochemist's Workbench® within 2-3 business days, we are either having trouble verifying the academic status of your advisor or your advisor has not responded to the verification e-mail we sent out. Please verify that the contact information for your advisor is correct, then check whether the verification e-mail we sent went to your advisor's spam folder.
I incorrectly entered my contact information, or that for my academic advisor. Can I submit another application?
You can cancel your submission by returning to the application page and clicking the cancel button. After you cancel your application you'll be able to submit a new application.
My advisor is currently unable to check email. Can I designate a different academic official to verify my student status?
You can cancel your application and reapply, as described above.
Why was my application for GWB Student Edition denied?
An application might be denied if we were unable to verify your status as a full-time, degree-seeking student at an accredited university. You can reapply later if your student status changes.
Can I upgrade my copy of GWB Student Edition to the Standard or Professional version?
Yes, please visit the main GWB website or contact firstname.lastname@example.com for a quote or an academic code.
How soon after I place an order will I receive the software?
You will be up and running within minutes. After you check out of our online store, you'll receive email containing a link for downloading the GWB installer, as well as an activation code. Install the software, enter the activation code, and you will be ready to go.
Can I try the software before I buy?
Yes. Please visit the main GWB website to request a demo copy.
How can I get a formal quote for purchasing a license, upgrade, or training?
Please request a quote from the main GWB website or contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Am I eligible for an academic discount?
Please see the academic page for qualifications.
How can I get a multi-license discount?
Simply add copies to your shopping cart to receive the discount. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com to request a discount on additional purchases made shortly after your original purchase.
Should I wait for the next release?
Even we don't know exactly when a new releases will be ready, but you can order with confidence. If you've purchased a license to the GWB within 60 days of a new release, contact us for a free upgrade.
What programs are included in each version of GWB?
Here's a handy chart that shows the programs included in each version, and what each program does.
What sources of thermodynamic data are available?
The default thermo dataset, thermo.tdat, compiled by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, as well as a number of other datasets are installed with the software. You can download any or all of the datasets from the thermo data page. You query the users' group about thermo datasets via the GWB Student Forum.
I overwrote a thermo dataset. How can I restore it?
You can download any of the datasets installed as part of the GWB from the thermo data page. You can as well find links to other sources of thermodynamic data there.
How does the GWB calculate activity coefficients?
By default GWB uses the "B-dot" model, an extended form of the Debye-Huckel equation, to calculate species activity coefficients. Where the ionic strength is high, you can calculate activity using the "Pitzer equations."
How does the GWB model sorption?
GWB can account for sorption onto surfaces using: the Kd approach; Freundlich or Langmuir isotherms; ion exchange; or the double layer model of surface complexation, with or without electrostatic effects.
Can I model more than one sorbing surface?
You can combine as many sorption datasets as you like, and you are free to mix, for example, Kd sorption with surface complexation reactions.
Can I mix water samples in GWB?
You can easily mix samples stored in a GSS spreadsheet. Or, upgrade to GWB Standard and use program React to simulate mixing processes. In this way, you can calculate pH buffering, the dilution of contaminants, the precipitation of minerals, or the energy available to microbial communties along geochemical gradients.
Can I construct models accounting for reaction kinetics?
Upgrade to GWB Standard or GWB Professional to include in any reaction or reactive transport model the kinetics of (1) mineral dissolution and precipitation, (2) formation and dissociation of complex species, (3) sorption and desorption, (4) redox transformation, including the effects of enzymes and catalysts, (5) microbial metabolism and growth, and (6) gas transfer.
Over what range of temperature can I apply the GWB?
The GWB programs operate within the temperature range of the thermo dataset currently loaded. The default thermodynamic dataset thermo.tdat contains log K entries compiled along the steam saturation curve from 0°C to 300°C.
Do I need to account for confining pressure that deviates from steam saturation?
You can use a thermo dataset compiled at the pressure of interest, but hydrothermal chemists not uncommonly assume the effects of confining pressure are small compared to the uncertainty in determining log Ks and activity coefficients. Note, however, that gas partial pressures are almost invariably significant. You account for the partial pressure of a coexisting gas by setting its fugacity.
Why do the charge imbalances I calculate with the GWB differ by a factor of two from the imbalances I compute by hand?
The GWB uses the calculation technique presented by Weight, W.D. (2008), Hydrology Field Manual, McGraw Hill, 751 p.
{charge balance = 100 * [((sum cations - sum anions) / (sum cations + sum anions)) / 2]}
Some people prefer to figure charge imbalance according to Zhu, C. and Anderson, G. (2002), Environmental Applications of Geochemical Modeling, Cambridge University Press, 284 p.
{charge balance = 100 * [(sum cations - sum anions) / (sum cations + sum anions)]}
On what versions of Windows does the GWB run?
GWB release 12 runs under Windows 10, 8 & 8.1, and 7.
I'm having trouble installing and running my copy of GWB. Whom can I contact for help?
For installation issues consult the GWB Student Forum or the LinkedIn group and, if necessary, post a query there.
Can I run the GWB on a Mac?
Many of our users have found success running GWB on a Mac using a dual boot configuration or Windows emulator such as Parallel Desktop.
How do I install and activate the GWB software?
When your application for GWB Student Edition is approved, you will receive a download link and an activation code. To get started, click the link and follow the installation prompts. After you've installed the software, go to the Windows Start menu and click on The Geochemist's Workbench to launch the GWB dashboard. Move to the Support tab and click Activate GWB. In the space provided, enter your activation code and click Activate.
How do I move the GWB software to another computer?
First, return to the GWB activation utility on the computer which has the GWB activated. To do so, open the GWB dashboard and move to the Support tab then click Activate GWB. Next, select your activation code and click Deactivate. Finally, follow the steps to install and activate the software on a different machine. You will be able to move each license a limited number of times per year.
How can I receive help setting up or trouble-shooting my models?
Please post queries to the GWB Student Forum.
Can I use the GWB without an internet connection?
No, you will need an internet connection to activate the GWB Student Edition of the software.
Why do I receive the error "This activation code is already activated on as many computers as allowed"?
Each license of the GWB is limited to use on one machine at a time and must be deactivated before being activated on a new machine.
I just want to make a diagram. Can you show me how?
The tutorials page contains concise step-by-step instructions for making a variety of diagrams. The diagrams page holds a gallery of diagrams produced using GWB Student Edition. Click on the icon below a diagram to launch the corresponding GWB app, pre-configured to compute that diagram.
Please visit the main GWB website for more tutorials and to browse the movies and additional diagrams you can produce when you model reaction paths and reactive transport with GWB Standard or GWB Professional.
Where can I find fully-worked examples of GWB runs?
Open pdf copies of the User's Guides from the Support tab of the GWB Dashboard, the Help tab of any GWB app, or from the documentation page. Consult the Geochemical and Biogeochemical Reaction Modeling text for many more examples. And check out the GWB Online Academy, a self-guided course in geochemical and reactive transport modeling.
How can I get hardcopies of the User's Guides?
You can purchase hardcopy documentation sets from the main GWB website. Or download pdf copies of the guides and cover art, and let your favorite copy shop print and bind the manuals for you.
I'd like to get up and running quickly. Can I arrange one-on-one training?
Consider traveling to our headquarters for Quick Start training. One or two people receive one day of introductory training for a fixed price. Visit our workshops page for details.
Where can I learn about the theory and practice of reaction modeling?
The textbook Geochemical and Biogeochemical Reaction Modeling, written by the principal author of GWB and published by Cambridge University Press, is available in hardback, paperback, and Kindle editions from Cambridge or amazon.com.
Do you offer short courses or workshops?
Yes, we present workshops offering hands-on training around the world. Our offerings include Problem Solving with The Geochemist's Workbench® and Reactive Transport Modeling in Geochemical Systems. See our workshops page for details, or contact email@example.com to check on planned offerings or suggest a location.
Do you offer on-site training?
We can save your organization time and money with on-site training courses. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com to request more information.
What about online training?
The GWB Online Academy offers self-paced online training in Geochemical Reaction Modeling and Reactive Transport Modeling. Arrive as a beginner, leave an expert!
Is Aqueous Solutions hiring?
Aqueous Solutions is always interested in seeing the resumes of extremely talented application programmers and geochemical modelers.


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Postcard from my old school friend James.
The survey for Belvoir Road:
Notes while I was looking for a house before buying Belvoir Road:
I had a big barbecue at Alexandra road. Lots of people from Open World and lots of my friends came. We lit flares in the garden. I chopped down a lot of foliage in preparation. Emma was very angry that I'd cut down a particular plant. Saying, 'that plant was the only reason I moved into this house!', and 'are you going to concrete over the garden next?'.
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Under the Radar Wines
Beth Ribblett
We've taken advantage of an incredible sale offered by our friends at Purveyor's and have some highly rated wines at really great prices. Check out the reviews, but believe me, these wines speak for themselves. Get here quick, they are going fast....
2006 Bodegas Artazu Santa Cruz de Artazu Navarra
($50; 100% garnacha, from vines up to 100 years of age) Full, bright-rimmed ruby. A decadent bouquet displays ripe cherry, mulberry, smoked meat, incense and Asian spices. Deeply concentrated red and dark berry preserve flavors are admirably pure, with exotic floral pastille and anise qualities adding complexity. Suave oak spices build with air and carry through the long, sweet finish. The energy of this wine is captivating. Tanzer says $50, we say $16.99!!!!
2006 Tensley Syrah Three Creek Vineyard
The 2006 Syrah Three Creek Vineyard possesses a similar dark ruby/purple color as well as a beautiful bouquet of creme de cassis and lychee nuts, which give uplift and complexity to the aromatics. Tasting more like a Cote Rotie than its siblings, it offers medium body, silky tannins, and beautiful purity as well as complexity. This is a lovely wine to enjoy now and over the next 7-8 years. Should be $40, now $21.99!!
2004 La Cova del Vins Terros
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 points
The 2004 Terros is produced from three different varietals, 50% Garnacha from 96-year-old vines, 25% Carinena from 75-year-old vines, and 25% Syrah from 20-year-old vines and was aged for 14 months in barrel. Inky purple, it exhibits a fragrant perfume of cedar, tobacco, pepper, cassis, black cherry, and blackberry. Supple on the palate, this plush wine is forward and easy to drink. The tannins are ripe and soft, the finish long and pure. Drink this tasty wine over the next decade. $19.99, Sold Out!
2004 Celler de Capcanes Cabrida
The 2004 Cabrida is the winery's flagship and is composed of 100% Garnacha from low-yielding 70- to 105-year-old vines. It was aged for 12 months in new French oak. Deep purple, the wine has a splendid perfume of pencil lead, scorched earth, smoky black cherries, and black raspberries. This is followed by a high-toned, racy wine with considerable elegance. Its flavors are intense and it is well balanced with a lengthy finish. Drink this tasty effort over the next 10-12 years. Should be $48, now $26.99
2008 Tensley Camp Four Vineyard Blanc
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 06, 07, 09 all rated 90 points, 2008 not rated
Tensley's only white wine, the elegant 2009 Camp 4 Blanc, is a blend of 65% Grenache Blanc and 35% Roussanne. Aromas of nectarines, quince, and white currants are followed by a medium-bodied white wine revealing fresh acids as well as a heady finish. Should be $28, now $14.99


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Saturday, March 02, 2013
Scrappy Trip Around the World Update.
Labels: Scrappy Trip Around the World
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- Cille said...
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- March 02, 2013 4:12 PM
- Cille said...
I know what you mean. I always spend a lot of time thinking about the person I'm gong to give it to while making it and without it's kind of empty. But maybe it's because it is meant to be YOUR quilt. I so fresh and happy with your color choices. I love it :)
(sorry for the delete comment above. My Danish spellchecker was on by mistake and the comment did not make much sense)
- March 02, 2013 4:16 PM
- AJ said...
Looking good Helen!
- March 02, 2013 6:41 PM
- Carol Stearns said...
I love this and have my own scrappy started. What a great way to use up leftover bits!
- March 02, 2013 8:51 PM
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