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He was responsible for helping the previous Sultan of Oman, Said bin Taimur Al Bu Said(the current Sultan's father), defeat the Saudi-backed armed rebellion of Ghalib bin Ali, the former Imam of Nizwa, and Talib bin Ali, Ghalib's brother, in the late 1950s centred in Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar.
Col. Smiley played a key role in making Oman the modern unified and peaceful nation state that it remains today. If it wsn't for him, Oman would likely be a very different place today.
He published an account of his experiences in Oman and Yemen in his book, 'Arabian Assignment' in 1975. You can also read an interesting short account of the Jebel Akhdar war here.
A wonderfully detailed warts-and-all account of the 'Green Mountain' war can be found here. This report also provides a fascinating overview of Omani political and cultural background. I encourage my younger Omani readers to look at it. (I'm not sure how much of this stuff is actually taught in the schools here. I suspect not at all).
Here is a key quote from the latter review of the rebellion that highlights how crucial Smiley's leadership and victory was to making Oman what it is today:
... Oman later faced a much more serious threat in the late
1960's and early 70's than the minor tribal rebellion of the
1950's. In the 1960's the Dhofar Rebellion, heavily
supported by the Soviet Union and the Peoples' Republic of
China, came close to toppling the regime. Had the Dhofar
rebels been successful, a peoples' democracy would have been
established within Oman. A Yemeni style peoples' republic in
control of the Strait of Hormuz would be an incalculable
complication on the international scene today.
The victorious resolution of the Jebel Akhdar War
insured that the Sultan of Oman could concentrate his forces
and efforts against the enemy in the Dhofar Province without
concern for a rebellion in central Oman. The necessity of
actively prosecuting a war in Dhofar while being required to
isolate rebels in central Oman would have seriously
jeopardized the successful resolution of the more serious
threat in Dhofar. Therefore, Oman's victory in the Jebel
Akhdar was an important ingredient in the successful
conclusion of the Dhofar Rebellion and a stable, progressive
government remains firmly in place in this important
strategic area.
At ease, Colonel Smiley. Rest in peace.
Thank you.
Photo: Colonel David Smiley in Yemen, 1963 (front, 3rd from right)
Daily Telegraph Obituary
Colonel David Smiley
Special forces and intelligence officer renowned for cloak-and-dagger operations behind enemy lines on many fronts.
09 Jan 2009
Colonel David Smiley, who died on Thursday aged 92, was one of the most celebrated cloak-and-dagger agents of the Second World War, serving behind enemy lines in Albania, Greece, Abyssinia and Japanese-controlled eastern Thailand.
After the war he organised secret operations against the Russians and their allies in Albania and Poland, among other places. Later, as Britain's era of domination in the Arabian peninsula drew to a close, he commanded the Sultan of Oman's armed forces in a highly successful counter-insurgency. After his assignment in Oman, he organised – with the British intelligence service, MI6 – royalist guerrilla resistance against a Soviet-backed Nasserite regime in Yemen. Smiley's efforts helped force the eventual withdrawal of the Egyptians and their Soviet mentors, paved the way for the emergence of a less anti-Western Yemeni government, and confirmed his reputation as one of Britain's leading post-war military Arabists.
...But the pinnacle of Smiley's post-war career was his three-year tenure as commander of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman's armed forces during a civil war which threatened to bring down one of Britain's more reactionary allies in the Gulf.
By now in his early forties, Smiley ran a gruelling counter-insurgency which gradually drove the guerrillas back from the scorching plains into their mountain retreat, the 10,000ft high Jebel Akhdar, which had never been successfully assaulted. With two squadrons of the SAS under his command, Smiley planned and led a classic dawn attack on the mountain fastness, finally crushing the enemy.


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I loved the Making Of. Eli is awesome... and his dad's name is SHELDON. tehehe. AWESOME. It was a good movie. I gives it 3 ♥'s.
Can anyone send me a copy of Nylon Guys September 2009 with the Eli Roth and BJ Novak interview? I have the photos from the interview, but not the interview. I looked online and couldn't find it. I even checked operation_kino , but still no luck :(
don't act so surprised. Of course it's a picture of Eli Roth. You all know me so well :P
and this is the reason why I want to be a photographer...

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Good Questions: Playroom Decor Essentials?
We've been recently charged with decorating our nephew's playroom, so we're doing a lot of research, especially over at OhDeeDoh. Since we have very little experience with toddlers, we're wondering: what works in a playroom and what doesn't?
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For example, we've seen a lot of chalkboard walls in the usual decor magazines. So, we casually asked a few friends who are parents about this trend, and we were surprised what most of them said. The general consensus is that a chalkboard leads to a bigger mess that goes beyond walls (i.e., chalky handprints in the hallways, chalk smushed in the rug, etc).
Anyone have any tips on how to create a successful play room for both kids (playing) and parents (cleaning)?


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Hi Guys!
Tonight's post, as you can tell, is a Christmas party outfit competition from Phase Eight! As soon as I saw this dress I knew it was the one for me, it's a complete show stopper, what's not to love about head to toe ombre sequins!?
I totally go by Oscar Wilde's famous quote – 'You can never be overdressed or overeducated' 🙂
I would absolutely love to wear this outfit to a christmas party – the accessories could all be mixed and matched with other outfits throughout the year too so they would be a great investment!
Clockwise from top left –
- Sophie Clutch Bag £35 (£49 pre sale price)
- Colette Sequin Full Length Dress £295
- Emily Sparkle Bead Necklace £29
- Becky Weave Peep Toe Shoe £79 (£99 pre sale price)
- Lou Diamante Cuff Bracelet £17.50 (£25 pre sale price)


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Visions of My People Gallery
Prints, framed and matted are available in our online store. Click on the artwork to read more.
A proud celebration of the Laguna People, and of American history, talent, culture, and diversity from America's best-loved Native American Photographer. Lee Marmon's images are sure to delight and enchant the outdoor lover, the history buff, the art collector, the cultural sophisticate, and anyone who embraces a love of the earth and humanity in all of their splendid variations.


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The teaching profession is enormously complex. Any model designed to measure classroom instruction and teacher performance must address many aspects of classroom practice. The process of calculating teacher evaluation scores can be painless if the right tools and resources are available.
The Marzano Teacher Evaluation Model provides a calculation system and set of tools to support evaluators in this process. Learning Sciences International recommends that observers/evaluators draw on multiple data sources to construct teachers' final evaluation scores. By combining multiple sources of information about a teacher's practice, administrators can obtain a more comprehensive view of an individual teacher's ability, as well as focus areas for potential development. Having multiple data points also strengthens the validity of the information gathered to ensure accuracy and fairness.
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This is seriously GOOD, so good I couldn't stop myself from eating the whole pie if it was in front of me and I would get $1000.00 if I didn't eat it. This would be a great summer dessert as well as a winter pick me up dessert to brighten you day. I bring you the "LEMON PIE" it kinda tastes like lemon meringue pie (without all the sugar.) Again, there is no refined sugar and this is seriously low in carbs. I am talking only 10g of carbs per slice if you cut it into 10 pieces, and about 6g of protein per slice! I LOVE ALMOND FLOUR, can you tell?
LEMON DREAM PIECrust
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoon grapseed oil
1/4 cup honey
3 large eggs
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
Preheat oven to 350* and grease a pie pan then set aside. Combine the crust ingredients, they should form a nice cookie texture. Press the crust into the pie pan and bake for 17 minuets or until it is slightly brown. Next combine the topping ingredients and blend on high until smooth and frothy. When the crust is done take it out of the oven and pour the lemon filling into it and bake for 15-20 minuets. Keep an eye on it, when the sides are brown it is done. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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So, I guess Stack of Five 2 never made it onto the blog, but as an FYI, you can find it here. The winner was The List by Siobhan Vivan and I plan to post a video review soon!
On with the Stack of Five for October and November. Stack of Five was started by Misty of The Book Rat.
Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality by Elizabeth Eulberg
Don't Breathe A Word by Holly Cupala
Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys
Firelight by Sophie Jordan
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Smithburg '62 honored as board leader
the 17th Annual Corporate Governance Conference, held May
12 and 13 at the James L. Allen Center, Kellogg graduate William
D. Smithburg '62 received the Distinguished Board Service
Award. A board director for Abbott Laboratories, Corning Inc.,
and The Northern Trust Company, among others, Smithburg was
recognized for his leadership and dedication to these and
many additional boards over the years. Also recognized at
the event, which attracted 250 senior executives, was the
board of Corning Inc. Its members received the Corporate Board
Award based on their commitment to providing strategic counsel
and for raising the company's profile. Corning Chairman and
CEO Wendell P. Weeks accepted the honor.


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One of the largest and most successful mobile development companies in Europe too are searching for a solid mid-level iOS Developer who will join the team that makes one of the quickest growing enterprise apps in the world.
Working in their R&D team, you will be providing latest technology solutions for a number for a number of clients in their niche market. In return, you will have the opportunity of working with a great team with a great product for a company that is not only one of the most respected and successful in Ireland, but one that is offering a superb career path, excellent pay and to top it all off you will benefit from a very generous bonus scheme and share options.
The Company
This Dublin based firm has seen a meteoric rise in the last 2-3 years which now has them ranked on the US Stock Exchange for nearly US €2 billion.
They are building future-proof apps and are the 3rd biggest SaaS company in the world.
A talented team of developers who are very passionate about what they do and set the bar extremely high. You will be joining a global network of visionaries that are transforming the way businesses, people and things connect with each other.
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On April 22-23, as part of a celebration of National Park Week the Teacher to Ranger to Teacher Renay Moran-Kurklen camped out at the Ecology Village Campgrounds, Gateway NRA for the first time with her 4th grade students from the Renaissance School, Charter School #705. The students stepped off the yellow school bus bright eyed and bushy tailed, excited to experience a camping trip with a full agenda that included marine explorations, campfire with smores and ghost stories, and sleeping in tents under the Brooklyn night sky.
The National Park Service strives to provide opportunities for all Americans to connect to their national heritage through national parks. The Teacher to Ranger to Teacher (TRT) Program offers a solution by linking National Park units with teachers from predominantly Title 1(at least 30% of students on free or reduced cost meals) school districts. Under TRT, selected teachers spend the summer working as park rangers. They perform various duties depending on their interests and the needs of the park, including developing and presenting interpretive programs for the general public, staffing the visitor center desk, developing curriculum-based materials for the park, or taking on special projects.
Moran-Kurklen spent the summer of 2009 working at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge as park ranger. As part of the TRT program, she wore her NPS ranger uniform to school during National Park Week in April 2010. This was the perfect opportunity for her to share her summer experience as a national park ranger with her students and other teachers to discuss America's national parks. Throughout the school year, her lesson plans incorporated concepts of conservation and preservation that are at the core of the NPS mission.
As an added bonus, Moran-Kurklen brought her students to Gateway NRA for a camping experience. The day's activities included an orientation slide show, cooperative team-building games, and a beach program investigating water quality and marine life. The program would have included a seining element but the thunder and rain prevented that from happening. Rather than hampering the experience, the rain actually made for some excitement and energized the children. The students safely waited out the rain indoors then returned to their campsites for the night.
Moran-Kurklen awoke the next morning deprived of sleep, but still enthusiastic and excited about the morning agenda. During the trip students separated their recycling, garbage and compost throughout the visit. The ranger weighed the three components and graphed the results so the children could visually conceptualize the amount of waste produced over a 24-hour time period. The overall objective of the activity was to promote resource conservation and adopt alternate practices that minimize solid waste in the environment.
"The class is psyched to come back to the park in a few weeks to learn about the various habitats within the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge," said TRT Moran-Kurklen. "The highlight of their national park experience was the time-honored tradition of enjoying a campfire as they roasted marshmallows with their friends."
There are 22 parks involved in the TRT 2010 Program. For more information go to https://www.nps.gov/learn/trt/
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I just check out the new exclusive X-men Origins movie, and for those who haven't scene it yet..It's definitely worth a look…This adaptation of the X- men story is the best so far. All the mysteries are finally revealed in this one as director Gaven Hood takes us on a ride thought the haunting and troubling past of Wolverine, explaining everything from his solid antemium core to the origins of his name, and even his unexplainable memory loss. As if answering all the cliffhanging questions about Wolverine wasn't enough, Hood managed to intertwine the past of Wolverine with that of other mutants such as Sabertooth, Gambit, Night Crawler, Deadpool, Beak, Blob, and even Cyclops.
In the movie, Wolverine is living life as regular as possible despite his mutant abnormalities. Along side his brother (Victor Creed) Wolverine leaves the protection of his family and home to life a better life more suitable for people of their kind, a life of blood and killing. Wolverine and brother, both having similar mutant powers, place their slash marks through out history as they fought in countless wars, spilling blood from The Civil War to the second World War. But even war couldn't keep the animals roaming inside them contained, eventually they were recruited by a special military operation headed by William Stryker, that required the special abilities of certain mutants. Warn out by all the killing and bloodshed Wolverine gives up his life of violence to live out his days in a more peaceful way. Unaware of his girlfriends telepathic ability, he was manipulated into participating in a program called Mutant X program. A program designed to genetically produce a mutants with multiple strengths but none of the personality weaknesses, the perfect solider to combat the mutant infestation.
X-men Origins: Wolverine is the complete package have equally impressive acting and CG effects. Even the supporting actors played there role like they were trying to win oscars. The cast includes actors: Hugh Jackman , Will i Am, Ryan Reynolds, Liev Schreiber, Lynn Collins, Taylor Kitsch, Daniel Henny, Kevin Durand and more. Overall, this movie is hands down is one of the best so far this year. X- men Origins is set to hit theaters May 1, 2009. Be sure to check it out.


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Hi, OpenLink Software is pleased to announce a new release of Virtuoso, Open-Source Edition, v6.1.6. New product features include: * Database engine - Added support for SPARQL Service Description - Added support for SOUNDEX and DIFFERENCE - Added support for FROM SUBQUERY { .. } in quad map - Added optimizations to JSON parser - Added support for SSL Certificate Chains - Added WebID protected endpoints templates - Added error reporting if query compilation fails - Added extra checks for db slices - Added DSN names to explain output - Added support for CORS in Web Services - Added propagation of LIMIT restrictions - Added support for protocol switching e.g. using websockets - Added generation of url rewrite rules - Fixed ETag calculation - Fixed bad code for clear graph <xxxx> - Fixed buffer overflow when using wide chars - Fixed check to prevent out of range seek - Fixed clear errors on ODBC connection handle - Fixed compiler warnings - Fixed datetime conversion - Fixed external vars in table subqueries of scalar subqueries - Fixed http_ses_arg is supposed to return ws_session - Fixed issue with content type if already set by rewrite rule - Fixed issue with transitive subqueries - Fixed issue with unknown BIF msg in SPARQL compiler error - Fixed issue with Bison 2.6 code generation - Fixed issue with SERVICE - Fixed issue with UNIONs - Fixed issue with incomplete rdf box - Fixed memory leaks - Fixed multi-column transitivity - Fixed portability issues on FreeBSD, Solaris and Mac OS X - Fixed print of builtin expressions with multipart alias name - Fixed use provided password from ODBC connect handle - Fixed valgrind warnings - Updated documentation * SPARQL and RDF - Added RDFa and HTML+Microdata autodetection - Added WebDAV REPORT method support re. versioning - Added WebDAV DET folder type - Added Wolfram|Alpha cartridge - Added debug code for sponger - Added di: scheme - Added extra debugging code to SPARQL engine - Added new mime type application/n-triples - Added procedure view for SPARQL BINDINDS - Added rdb2rdf VAD for R2RML functionality - Added support for INF, -INF and NaN - Added support for SPARQL 1.1 BINDINGS - 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Merged ODS Framework VAD + Added Help links + Added JSON output option for certgen + Added link tags to user's pages + Fixed 'Enable Automatic WebID Login' value + Fixed private graphs init + Fixed quotes on sparql vars + Fixed remove session when acl is altered + Fixed rest interface page + Fixed Semantic Pingback protocol + Fixed void dset + Updated CKeditor to version 3.6.3 Other links: Virtuoso Open Source Edition: * Home Page: <http://virtuoso.openlinksw.com/wiki/main/> * Download Page: <http://virtuoso.openlinksw.com/wiki/main/Main/VOSDownload> OpenLink Data Spaces: * Home Page: <http://virtuoso.openlinksw.com/wiki/main/Main/OdsIndex> * SPARQL Usage Examples (re. 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The Faisalabad – Khanewal Motorway Project, briefly called M4, is a green field infrastructure project, which has been funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB) through a Muti-tranche Financing Facility (MFF) provided for National Trade Corridor Highway Investment Program (NTCHIP. The project has 3 sections. The first section starts from Fsialabad to Gojra comprising a 58 km road length, which is under construction by National Highway Authority (NHA). One of the Directors of SSPL was engaged as External Resettlement Expert for the project. The scope of the assignment included
- Review implementation of LARP as agreed between NHA and ADB;
- Assess the achievements of resettlement objectives;
- Measure changes in living standards and livelihoods and restoration of the economic and social base of the Affected Persons (APs);
- Measure the effectiveness, impact and sustainability of the proposed entitlements;
- Recommend need for further mitigation measures, if any;
- Assess institutional arrangements and NHA's capacity to implement resettlement.
|Punjab, Pakistan
|Rs. 7.6.00 million
|24 Months
|National Highway Authority Pakistan / ADB
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The 21-Day Fix is a super hot and trendy diet. It has a huge social media following and is among the most searched diets on the Internet.
Created by National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified celeb trainer and bikini model Autumn Calabrese and marketed through Beachbody LLC out of Santa Monica, California, the 21-Day Fix is, simply stated, precise and restrictive portion control combined with daily robust exercise. Confined, like the name spells out, to a three-week period; after the 21 days, then what? The idea is it takes about three weeks to change a lifestyle habit, and the assumption is you'll have been so successful and committed that after the 21 days are up, it'll have become your new routine. Whether or not that's the case depends on the person.
…if you do an energetic workout at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week, you will lose weight.
The 21-Day Fix diet plan package includes the seven colored containers (explained below), the 25-ounce Shakeology® shaker cup which "delivers exactly the right portions every time, so you never eat too much or (too little)," two workout DVDs, and two booklets; the quick-start guide with a calendar and the eating plan including 21-Day Fix recipes. All for about $60-80 plus $12.95 shipping and handling.
The 21-Day Fix Claims
"Simple Fitness. Simple Eating. Fast Results."
"What's the secret? Our seven exclusive containers. Each one is color-coded for a different kind of food, and pre-measured for the precise portion. You'll never have to "eyeball" your measurements again—if it fits in the container, you can eat it! Combine this eating plan with one 30-minute workout a day. That's all. It's that simple!"
Obviously results are going to vary person to person, but if you keep the calorie count accurate—which the containers help to ensure—and if you do an energetic workout at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week, you will lose weight. How much depends; Beach Body president and CEO Carl Daikeler, owner of Calabrese's diet plan creation, as well as Calabrese herself, claim people will lose weight—though no specific amount of weight. And the money-back guarantee is simple: if within 30 days of purchase, and even after using the kit and doing the whole 21-Day Fix plan, you don't get the results you expected, get a full refund less the S&H fee.
…And don't forget to exercise briskly almost every day. Without that, this diet will likely fail you.
Calabrese says on the Beach Body website,
I'm a bikini competitor—and a single working mom. I don't have time for complicated meal plans and hours of exercise, and neither do my clients. That's why I created 21-Day Fix. It's simple, fast, and will help you get results. All you have to do is follow my program, and you WILL lose weight. I promise—or your money back.
The 21-Day Fix Plan
Start with your caloric intake calculation, which is an easy equation: (Your weight x 11) + 400 − 750.
So say you weigh 150 pounds; using this formula, you should consume 1300 calories a day to lose weight. Knowing your caloric limit per day to achieve weight loss is a great start, even if you don't do this diet. The trick is making sure to accurately count those calories.
We've all been there. Forgetting "just a small bite" of donut, or "just a couple" of chips, or a nibbled slice of bacon, or too much tasting during family baking. On the 21-Day Fix diet there's an easy fix that doesn't include counting, measuring, keeping a journal, scales, or special calculations. You now know your target calorie intake, so just check the 21-Day Fix chart and you're ready to go.
The trick with The 21-Day Fix isn't anything revolutionary; it's just a system to ensure that your portions are on point and that you're not going over the daily caloric intake limit necessary for you to lose weight. It's just that simple.
The thing that makes the 21-Day Fix meal plan especially attractive is this next bit. You measure daily food portions with color-coded 21-Day Fix containers. It's practical and easy, and that's what may make this diet appealing. If it fits in the dish, you can eat it. And depending on your caloric target, you may eat one or more of each of the color-coded containers packed with food. The 21-Day Fix container sizes are:
- 8-ounce (one cup) green and purple containers are for veggies (you name it) and fruits (most if not all)
- 6-ounce red one (3/4 cup) is for proteins (like eggs or lean meats)
- 5.3-ounce yellow container (1/2 cup) is for complex carbs (good carbs like brown rice and sweet potatoes; not donuts, even if it fits)
- blue 2-ounce (1/4 cup) container is for healthy fats (avocado and cheese, for example)
- two orange-colored 2.7-ounce (2 ½ tablespoons) containers are for seeds, nuts and dressings or condiments.
Based on the calorie target chart, the 150-pound person with a target of 1,300 calories a day, can eat approximately 3 green, 2 purple, 4 red, 2 yellow, 1 blue and 1 orange, for example.
And don't forget to exercise briskly almost every day. Without that, this diet will likely fail you.
iTunes has a Beach Body 21-Day Fix app that's been reviewed by nearly 4,000 users who rated it almost 5 stars. It might be worth checking out, should you decide to do this diet.
The Science Behind The 21-Day Fix Diet
The science is solid, given this diet is all about eating healthy foods, controlling the portions and exercising regularly. Isn't that what nutritionists and health officials recommend?
It is. The Mayo Clinic website offers a number of articles on the subjects of portion control and exercise for health. And suggests a plan is key in being able to stick to it long enough to make a difference. They refer to a study that involved three different systems of portion control plus exercise:
The reviews weren't all glowing. But the majority of customers who rated it a 1- or 2-star diet had more to do with packaging, a missing DVD, shipping issues, and the like.
A key aspect of this study was an increase in confidence. Participants reported more confidence in controlling eating and sticking to a meal plan for weight loss. They exercised more regularly and reported a better sense of mental wellbeing. Their confidence in their ability to carry out key lifestyle behaviors, such as portion control and exercise, lead to better adherence to other beneficial changes.
The trick with The 21-Day Fix isn't anything revolutionary; it's just a system to ensure that your portions are on point and that you're not going over the daily caloric intake limit necessary for you to lose weight. It's just that simple.
Word on the Street About the 21-Day Fix Diet
The 21-Day Fix reviews were as expected; mostly positive. Portion control and exercise is hard to argue with.
Blogger "Keeping Mommy Sane" did the diet and, after a thoughtful and seemingly uncompensated review, she gave the diet 8 out of 10. Albeit she only lost 3 pounds, but she admitted she'd been about 80 percent faithful.
On Amazon, the 21-Day Fix kit sells for $73 and was rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by around 100 reviewers, but nearly 70 percent of users loved it. Loved it.
"A&S" proclaimed: "This works! I lost 8 pounds and 3 inches off of my waist. I am very satisfied with this program. I am planning to do another 21 days next month. Its great because you can keep going through the program until you get to your target. FYI, I followed the program EXACTLY."
But mostly what reviewers seemed to love most were the workouts. Hmmm.
"Mish" said simply: "Love …great workout."
"Denise Vultaggio" says the 21-Day Fix is a "great set …love the workouts."
"Twin Dad" called it "awesome" and gave the 21-Day Fix 5 stars: "I love when my abs hurt and they have hurt every day!"
The reviews weren't all glowing. But the majority of customers who rated it a 1- or 2-star diet had more to do with packaging, a missing DVD, shipping issues, and the like.
One negative review stood out for its candor, though.
"Samantha Fischer" said she felt "stupid for purchasing this."
"I'm sorry people but what a complete rip off. Two stars given because maybe the workout DVD is worth $15-20, purchase that, it had me sweating and was simple to follow. Other than that you are paying for a bunch of plastic containers and a vague meal plan. I feel stupid for purchasing this, sucked in by another over-hyped, over-marketed nutrition program that is ideal for a single individual with loads of time on their hands. Oh, and make sure you purchase their bag of $150 supplement shake and additional recipe book because you will be reminded to with every aspect of what you got in this measly box of useless plastic crap. Beach Body is an expert evil money-making marketing machine who knows how to prey upon the desperate individual seeking weight loss and body transformation. This is evident by the number of variations of this product already available 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, Country Heat. Please save your money, I'm sure we all have enough tupperware in our cabinets."
Is the 21-Day Fix Diet Worth a Try?
If you need a trendy but solid system to help you get started, go for it. Though I have to say, with some discipline you can do this by yourself. Seriously. This is a diet where you eat good-for-you foods in the proper amounts within a daily calorie limit, and exercise. You can pay $60-80 for the 21-Day Fix plan package and that's great. But it can be a totally do-it-yourself diet if you want to save the money. Then again, if the workouts are as butt-kicking and awesome as reviewers claim, and the color-coded containers help you stay organized and on track, I say go for it.


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On January 24, 2012, Matt Sessions, Josh Zucker and Bill Dawson met at Aardvark Letterpress in downtown Los Angeles. Cary and Brooks Ocon and Pressman Bill Berkuta to let us to get in their way while the XK9 business cards were being printed. This film is a small document of Aardvark's excellence and what happened that day.
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Embeddable Yahoo Messenger! for web pages, Pingbox, is now available for Facebook. Now you can put a Pingbox on your Facebook profile, and visitors to your page can IM you without having to download or sign into Yahoo! Messenger.
To add a Pingbox to your page, visit the Yahoo! Messenger Pingbox application page on Facebook. The same customization tools are available in the Facebook version, so you can personalize your online and offline greeting, choose from dozens of designs, and if you wish, require your visitors to give themselves a nickname before they can IM you.
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The Basic Aspects Of Volatility Skew At A Glance
Traders are either confused or don't know much about the 'Volatility skew'. The Volatility skew was not a prominent subject, at least three decades back. The volatility skew is best defined as the difference in Implied or IV, between OTM, ATM and ITM options. Here, OTM stands for 'out of the money' options, ATM stands for 'at the money options', and ITM stands for 'in the money' options. Volatility skew is affected by a number of factors, including demand and supply relation and sentiment. It offers great information for money managers, who take decisions related to writing calls or puts. Some traders also call it the vertical skew.
Understanding the volatility smile
The volatility smile is defined as a pattern, in which the 'at the money options' trend to have lower implied volatility than ITM or OTM options. Please note that the volatility smile can be different in different markets. Currently, the volatility smile is highly skewed. Graphically, this is represented to demonstrate the IV of a set of options. The volatility skew is measured for options that have the same strike price and expiration date, although options with different dates can be used at times. When the IV is plotted against the strike price, the curve looked like a U or a smile, and that's where you get the term 'volatility smile'.
The history
You can search online to find more details about the stock market crash of 1987. Something unusual happened to option prices on Oct 19, 1987. Back then, OTM options were considered to be more inexpensive, mainly with regards to dollars per contract. OTM options were more attractive for buyers, and risk takers were more interested in selling it. Since the number of sellers was lesser than buyers for OTP calls and puts, the prices were higher than normal. However, after that day, OTM put options emerged as a more attractive option for buyers. These puts also worked like insurance for the portfolio, keeping the next debacle in consideration. As result, the volatility knew replaced the volatility smile.
It is not hard to understand the Volatility skew. Just look at the IV data of the concerned option chain. Of course, there is no denying that this concept is often hard to explain. The skew can be useful in understanding strategies under certain market conditions. You can check online to know the history and other aspects that will eventually matter in the future.
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Hello friends!
Today's post is pretty self explanatory… It's the autumn / fall mantel for 2015!
The way this year's mantel came about was pretty funny actually… My mother had brought down all of her autumn decorations and had them perched on the mantel for us to decorate.
"Brandi, are you ready to decorate the mantel?"
"Yep. Oh.. it already look great!"
The casual placing of the autumn decor actually looked lovely! We *did* tweak it a little, but really, it started off with a happy mistake. Which reminds me that sometimes experimenting with unexpected things in your home – in ways you have never used them before – tends to inspire you to try something new!
This year I am in love with the combination of blue and orange, which Fox Hollow Cottage seems to be rocking this season! (hay gurl)
Comment below if you have any requests for the source of anything you see! I would also just love to see your fall mantels or decor. Please, please share!
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After our engineering team has optimized the custom aluminum extrusion design, the next step is automated, high-quality direct custom aluminum extrusion.
- In-house die modification and maintenance allow Gordon Aluminum to efficiently meet customer needs — from small, custom aluminum product runs to high volume stock runs.
- Aluminum extrusion takes place on three electronically controlled and monitored press lines. These diverse presses allow us to produce a variety of aluminum extrusions — from large heavy-walled profiles, to small thin-walled profiles — based on a specific tolerance, size, shape, wall thickness and profile weight.
- We maintain precise pressures and temperatures to ensure consistent quality control, surface quality and proper tempering of the aluminum.
- Every aspect of the extrusion process is electronically monitored and controlled — from billet temperature and hydraulic pressure, to ram speed and extrusion exit temperature.
Gordon Aluminum's aluminum extrusion equipment:
- 8-inch 2750-ton Sutton Extrusion Press
- Bigger billet and higher pressure allow more robust extrusions up to 15 pounds per foot with diameters up to 8 inches. A water quenching system cools these larger sections to ensure we meet proper aluminum temper specifications.
- 10/12-inch 4500-ton Danieli Extrusion Press
- Our newest press, installed in late 2014.We are currently installing state-of-the-art Danieli press. This press is capable of extrusions with diameters up to 12" and widths up to 17". It is run as a 10-inch press, but it is also configured to convert between 10 and 12 inch billet in a matter of hours if necessary. This press has a state-of-the-art Granco Clark handling system with intensive quench and completely automated handling to ensure the highest possible material quality.
- Single Cell Extrusion Die Ovens
- Dies are heated to about 850 degrees Fahrenheit before placement in the press. Proper pre-heating improves custom aluminum extrusion consistency and quality, and extends die life.
- Billet Ovens
- To achieve proper aluminum tolerances and temper, the 6000 series billet is precisely pre-heated before being extruded to ensure the combined heating effects of pressure and friction during the extrusion process allow the aluminum to reach the exit temperature necessary to achieve proper molecular homogenization (about 950 degrees Fahrenheit). This also ensures the aluminum is not over-heated during the extrusion process, which can cause serious surface defects and tolerance issues.
- Pyrometric Equipment
- Pyrometers are installed on all three presses to accurately measure the exit temperature of our precision aluminum extrusion. This allows press operators to modify press speed, pressure and billet temperature to produce proper temper and a smooth finish.
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- Each press is also equipped with extensive air- and water-cooling systems to quickly bring aluminum extrusions down to proper post-extrusion temperatures. As with proper exit temperature, proper cooling is essential to achieve proper temper.
- Aging Ovens
- Material temper may be increased after extrusion by solution heat treating or "aging". This involves "soaking" the aluminum at approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit for up to eight hours. This aging process allows the aluminum alloy's grain structure to convert to a stronger state after being homogenized and frozen there during the extrusion and cooling processes. Custom extrusions ordered in low temper states and material slated for bending may follow special aging cycles, or may skip this process altogether and then be aged in their bent state.


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Norwegian Cruise Line to Employ Lifeguards
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it will employ certified lifeguards at all family pools across their fleet, making it the third major cruise line to do so.
The first responders will be trained and certified by the American Red Cross in lifesaving rescue measures and will monitor the family pools during scheduled pool hours. The lifeguards will begin service this summer on the line's four largest ships - Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Epic - and on the remainder of the fleet by early 2018.
"Norwegian has stationed pool monitors on our largest ships since 2015, and we are now taking further steps to ensure the safety of our youngest guests with the addition of certified lifeguards across our fleet," said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "While parents are always the first line of supervision when it comes to water safety, we felt it was important to provide this added measure across our fleet."
In addition to uniformed lifeguards, Norwegian will also begin offering complimentary swim vests for both adults and children on the line's four largest ships.
Norwegian has had two incidents in recent years, reports the Miami Herald. In 2015, a 10-year-old girl drowned on Norwegian Gem and in 2014, two children were found in a pool on the Norwegian Breakaway. A four-year-old boy died, and his six-year-old brother was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Earlier this year Royal Caribbean International decided to start posting lifeguards at every pool. The change began in February with Oasis of the Seas, and all remaining ships are expected to have lifeguards by June. The cruise line is partnering with IAM StarGuard Elite for licensed lifeguards and risk-prevention services.
Disney Cruise Line has already been posting lifeguards after 2013 incident when a four-year-old nearly drowned in a pool on Disney Fantasy.
Recent incidents across the industry have sparked debate about the need for lifeguards. For example, last year, U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents, Steve Clinch, cited a case where a passenger drowned in the pool of a cruise vessel. There was no lifeguard poolside, and no attempt had been made by the ship's operator to assess the risk to its passengers when using the pool.
"The MAIB has recently investigated a number of similar accidents which have occurred on cruise vessels. In every case, the ships' operators have rejected suggestions that lifeguards be stationed poolside citing that the provision of additional warning signage about the potential risks of drowning is a proportionate response. The mix of holiday makers, swimming pools, food and alcohol provides an obvious pre-cursor for an accident, while the logistics and cost of providing a lifeguard to sit poolside on a cruise liner seem trivial compared to the benefits of preventing someone from drowning."
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Proudly serving Siesta Key and beyond since 1983, Founder Miguel Garcia and his sons deliver the finest culinary traditions of Europe to your table. Miguel's offers award-winning fare specializing in homemade and creative French and continental cuisine sure to please everyone's taste. Extensive wine selection, tableside prepared dishes, Chef's daily features, and impressacle service, all in an upscale intimate setting.


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An accomplished technician and fabricator, Arvindbhai Patel is a serial innovator who has never learnt to give up. With his keen mind, he has developed many innovative products such as Natural Water Cooler, Auto Air Filling Pump, and Auto Compression Sprayer and Innovative tongs.
Cool and potable drinking water is an essential requirement for every body. The earthen pots are ineffective beyond a certain temperature. Commercial water coolers are expensive, require maintenance and run on electricity. Refrigerators operate on the principle of heat transfer and earthen pots work on the principle of evaporation to cool water. Arvindbhai has combined both these features and developed a Natural Water Cooler.
In this cooler, water is passed through cotton string covered copper coils, which are continuously being moistened by a dripper. A small DC fan operated through solar panel mounted on roof top facilitates the air circulation and evaporation of water from the cotton string on the coil cools the water inside. It also has an in-built filter that provides clean and hygienic water. The external casing of copper coil is made from steel material having sufficient ventilation to facilitate the smooth air circulation for evaporation. This technology has tremendous potential in hot and dry climates.
The Natural Water Cooler has been granted Indian patent no. 199939.
Innovator himself manufactures this natural water cooler. The technology has also been licensed to Khodke Agro Products Pvt Ltd, Amrawati from Maharastra State. The Natural Water Cooler is available in different capacities.
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Oi, tudo bem? My name is Livia and I am a native Brazilian Portuguese teacher and translator. I have been teaching Portuguese for people of all levels and basic English for beginners since 2011.
I have a degree in Languages focused on Portuguese and English. In addition, I am a certified translator and I provide Translation and Interpretation services as well.
My objective is to improve comprehension, conversation, pronunciation, reading, and writing skills. Lessons are customized based on what you'd like to improve and you don't need to purchase any book. All the material is digital and and provided for free. You can download and print it for your personal use if you want to.
Learning a new language and culture is very fun and you will love it! I am responsible, patient and kind. Até breve! :-)
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Tutoring Brazilian Portuguese lessons.
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Teaching English Grammar and Culture for High School students.
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Very nice and personable. I enjoyed my first lesson, and I'm looking forward to more!
She is lots of fun! Very personable and friendly.
I was a little late to start, but Lívia was ready to go and helped me to gain a better understanding of my knowledge in Portuguese language. I am very excited for our future lessons.
Livia started right on time, was very pleasant and super sweet. Looking forward to our next lesson.
Very professional and positive attitude. Looking forward to my next class with Livia.
Very nice!
Our first session was great. Livia was on time, prepared and had lots of information for me. I look forward to more sessions!
Livia had a lesson plan ready to go, and the lesson was very thought out. Couldn't have imagined learning more and as effectively as she had planned it! Amazing.
Livia is awesome!! So easy to work with and talk to.
Livia is great. I am learning a lot.
Livia and I have had a couple lessons together, and she is awesome! She is always on time for our lesson, and takes careful consideration of our time together. I love that she jumps right into our lessons and doesn't waste any time getting to work.
So far our lessons have been very well-structured. I have some minimal experience speaking Portuguese, so she has taken into consideration the things that I do know, and has done light refreshers for me based on that. We have gone over all the pertinent information to form a solid foundation in Portuguese, and she has a strong understanding of grammar rules and pronunciation.
She also gives me homework, which I like because it helps me to continue thinking about Portuguese even after the lessons are over. :) I highly recommend learning with her, she's friendly, knowledgeable, and organized!
She is very nice! I enjoyed our first lesson and look forward to the next!
It was a very good first session!
The only thing is I really want to focus on Portuguese instead of Brazilian. Hopefully, it will be OK (even regarding the way of talking and pronouncing works and accent)! Feel free to let me know if you cannot :-)
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Aveni Hair Design - Professional and Personalized Hair Styling, Coloring, Highlights, Low Lights. Call Today 508-771-4244
What clients are saying about Aveni Hair Design .....
Nancy S.
I have been coming to Aveni's since I moved to the Cape almost three years ago. It is a hidden gem that I found, and would never go anywhere else. Angelo is an excellent hair stylist who cares for your hair in an amazing atmosphere. You are there on your own in a very peaceful beauty salon with soothing music and lovely fish pond to look at. Angelo treats the whole person not just your hair!
Bobbi F.
From the moment you walk into Aveni's Beauty Salon, you feel like your blood pressure has lowered and you are in a meditative state! Just a huge plus that comes with one of the best haircuts I have ever received. I recommend highly!
Sue M.
I just want to thank Angelo Aveni once again. My hair looks great. On my very first visit he updated my hair style and color, making me immediately feel younger than I had in years. It is a pleasure to spend an afternoon in the quiet easy atmosphere of his beauty salon. Angelo is kind, generous and most of all a talented hair stylist. He really cares about his craft. Don't hesitate, call him today. You won't be sorry.
Deb R.
I have been going to Aveni's Beauty Salon for about a year. My hair has not been easy for most stylists to cut and I have been growing my hair out; Angelo has made the process quite painless! Angelo is attentive and talented. His salon is relaxing; the vibration always positive. I would definitely recommend Angelo!
Suzanne P.
Time Line: Hyannis 1978 - Just moved to Cape Cod with my family. I was eighteen years old, walking through the Cape Cod Mall, and looking to having my hair cut. Noticed Regis Hair Salon. It was early evening, and there was no wait. Angelo--recently relocated from N.Y.C., where he was trained and worked at Vidal Sassoon--was available to trim my hair. That was the beginning of a great hairstyling relationship. I knew instantly that Angelo would be my designated stylist for life. He opened his present beauty salon in 1980 and we have developed a very close friendship over the past 30 years. Now my entire family has embraced Angelo's extraordinary talent. Thank you Angelo, for your creativity, expertise, and for your friendship. "Salute e Grazie Mille !!!"
Ralph R.
I tried Aveni's Beauty Salon not because I was unhappy with my previous stylist, but because I was stressed out by the hustle and bustle of the always-overbooked salon. Angelo Aveni gives every client one-on-one attention in a peaceful-no stress setting overlooking a beautiful koi pond. My hair is happier and so am I! Highly recommended!
Kate H.
I found Angelo Aveni's hair salon via his beautiful web site. On my first visit to his salon, my hair was a mess, bad color, bad cut. Angelo knew exactly what to do to rectify the problem. I've been coming to his studio ever since, would not think of going anywhere else.
Margie F.
Not only is the ambiance totally relaxing and brings your nerve endings down about 5 octaves but this is a truly talented professional and initially cut hair in New York at Vidal Sassoon.
I have not known Angelo Aveni that long; however, I feel as if I've known him forever. I have the worst hair possible to cut. The worst.
First of all, it is light colored; a mixture of white blonde and then a platinum type overlay with some darker ash blonde to it. Cutting it can be a nightmare because with light hair and cutting mistakes you see every wrong hair which was cut. No so when Angelo cuts hair. He is truly an artist and takes into consideration texture and your life style when determining if the cut 'you' want is the correct cut for your life style and most importantly texture. I happen to have exceedingly straight, fine hair but alot of it. My hair cut is short and very sharply angled. Angelo also highlights my hair in the winter months when blondes can tend to sometimes cast gray or too dirty blonde
This man knows precisely what he is doing and is an artist first and foremost and truly professional and a gentleman. An hour or so with Angelo is akin to a full day at a spa for alot less money!
Diane D. K.
Rindge, NH
Angelo has spoiled me than any other hair dresser. I came the first time as a birthday present in 1986 and I haven't gone to anyone else since - even when I've had to come from well off-Cape to get home.
People are always complimenting me on my hair and I never have to fuss over it to keep it looking nice. But the best part is how relaxing it is to be here. The surroundings are beautiful, the music is soothing and Angelo's calm manner makes me feel like I've been away at a spa rather than a hair salon.
Pocasset, MA
When you wear your hair short like I do, a good haircut is essential, and Angelo is a master at his trade. Being a client at Aveni's Hair Design is truly a unique experience. The studio is attached to his home and it is very clean and cheerful. He has created a relaxing atmosphere with soothing background music. There are many beautiful flowers inside and outside, and you can enjoy bird watching with a view of the koi pond Angelo designed and built himself.
Mary M.
Osterville, MA
Angelo, you are the only hairdresser I have ever trusted enough to close my eyes and relax while you are cutting my hair.
Brewster, MA
I have been coming to Angelo for 12 years. We met through mutual friends and it was at a time when my hair was a wreck and over-permed. What a delight it was to walk into is salon the first-time and to be surrounded by lovely views, flowers and soft music! I was very happy that I finally found a hairstylist that I totally trusted. I often don't know what kind of style I want but Angelo always knows what looks good on me! I leave his salon always feeling renewed and have never been disappointed in my hairstyle. Over these dozen years, Angelo and I have become good friends. He is a special, honest and caring person. I will never go to another stylist again!
Nance E.
Mashpee, MA
I have been a client of Aveni hair salon for 25 years. Angelo has gone out of his way to book me numerous appointments last minute. He fits me into his busy schedule. He has cut and colored my hair with perfection at each visit. I highly recommend Aveni Salon.
Bill D.
Harwich Port, MA
I would refer to my hair type as challenging. It's thick, wavy, frizzy
and has cowlicks which all contribute to making it very difficult to
manage. Until I met Angelo, I can honestly say that I had never been
happy with my hair.
Dear Angelo:
I have been coming to you for many years and it has always been a wonderful experience. It's not just about your Italian, creative and artistic ability with hair. It's also about sitting infront of a picture window where there are all types of beautiful birds and flowers that bloom plentifully only in your garden as they do in botanical gardens, with a fountain full of little angels and mermaids. Then in the background is constantly changing music collections! You have created such a peaceful refuge! Thank you!
Ginny R.
For over 20 years I have been having my hair cut and colored and styled at Aveni's Hair Design. Angelo Aveni is a truly excellent hair specialist and a wonderful person.
It's a truly relaxing experience with an amazing view of a beautiful garden and waterfall with a fish pond.
As an Estee Lauder Beauty Advisor I appreciate quality and I get it at Aveni's Hair Design.
Lorraine O.
I think I've been coming to Angelo's for about 18 years. The experience is like a private spa with garden views and music! What more could a woman want! I always get compliments on my hair. Best of all, Angelo is a friend.
Anne B.
I have been a client for nearly 15 years and I have always been more than satisfied with my haircuts and color work.
The salon has a very pleasant atmosphere and is beautifully decorated and extremely clean. There are never any harsh chemical smells.
Angelo is always prompt and efficient. I would not hesitate to recommened Angelo.
Marilyn L.
For years I had not been happy with the results of my haircuts and hair styles. I opened the phone book one day and randomly chose Angelo after seeing his ad.
My friends and family says its the best hair and coloring theyve ever seen on me. Angelo works with you with style, color, and cut. And, when I leave his salon, Angelo and I are both beaming at the dramatic and gorgeous transformation.
Thank you, Angelo. You are a true artist!
Donna L. Brewster
I have been a client of Angelos for over 20 years! I have always been pleased with the results. It is always pleasant and tranquil at Angelos salon.
Pat M. Centerville
I can honestly say look forward to coming here, it is so relaxing, quiet, soft spoken stylist, lovely music and beautiful surroundings. Bright and cheery. Even on a dreary cloudy day it is uplifting.
The stylist listens to what you have to say.
Laureine M. West Dennis
Angelo only slightly changed my hair style
and color at my first appointment, his work
made a huge, positive improvement in my appearance.
I returned to my office and received one rave
review after the next from coworkers. Everyone
wanted to know who had done my hair!
There are many reasons I enjoy getting my hair done as Avenis Hair Salon. The First reason is Angelo His warm, caring and most importantly, skillful as his trade. Ive been a customer for years and my hair remains healthy and just the way I like it. The environment or aesthetics are an added plus. I have always found it to be a spa like experience, very therapeutic. I like to think he creates an atmosphere especially designed for me but I know he thinks all his customers are special.
I now bring my husband. He too is a faithful customers. He loves his cut and looks great! We both love Angelo, his work, the beauty of the natural environment, and the assurance of warm and professional treatment.
Most Sincerely,
Diane P. ( Masphee)
Dear Angelo,
I cannot believe that you have been cutting and styling my hair for 22 years! You have consistently made my hair exactly the way I have asked you to since 1985, making it a pleasure to do business with you. The atmosphere you have created in your salon is so pleasant and nurturing. When youre cutting my hair, I can really relax as I look out at the wonderful waterfall and fish pond you designed and built yourself, filled with beautiful Koi fish.
The aspect of your service that has always impressed me the most is the privacy. Its nice to receive such personalized attention by being the only person in the salon every time I have ever had an appointment. Im sure that every one of your clients appreciates your high level of service as much as I do. Thanks again for helping me to look my best all of these years!
been coming to Angelo for 23 years. He not
only does a beautiful job with my hair, but
it's always pleasant and on time.
I have been coming here for 14 years and have always been a happy customer, I have the world's worst hair, but Angelo always makes me look like a million bucks! He really knows how to cut hair.
Not only do I get a great haircut from Angelo, I also get to experience it in a calming, relaxing, and visually aesthetic environment. Its a treat!
Its a double treat to come here to enjoy your beautiful fountain and
gardens then leave looking my best! Thank
the proud owner of long curly hair, I had experienced years of bad haircuts.
Good ones seemed like they were accidents as the stylists could never
achieve the same look twice. When I finally felt like I could never leave
my stylist, I switched to Angelo Aveni. I am not exaggerating when I say
that every cut is a good one, and every day is a good hair day. Angelo
is a true hair stylist and his studio is a supremely lovely and relaxing
Aveni Hair Salon is located in Hyannis, MA on Cape Cod. Call Angelo Aveni today for expert and personlized hair salon services in his relaxing hair salon.


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Banning's aura was a mess, haunted by depressing blues, tumultuous grays, and flares of deep red; and the haze couldn't decide if it should expand in anger or shrink in retreat. Quin carefully contemplated the flow and colors as Banning and Brietta argued about Kegan moving in with them. Quin wasn't shocked by the news, but Banning's vehement reaction to it had come as a surprise, so while the siblings bickered, Quin paid close attention, searching for the spark that lit Banning's fire.
"You've been playing games for years," Banning accused. "Not once have either of you taken a serious step. And correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Kegan stomping on your heart a week ago?"
Quin glanced at his best friend, making sure he wasn't missing part of the story, but Kegan's pale face and evident aura countered Banning's argument, and Brietta was quick to correct her brother.
"I told you that was a misunderstanding, Bann. Eve wasn't even here to see Keg. And I was to blame for that as much as he was."
"That just proves my point," Banning insisted. "A week ago you were both acting like petty teenagers unable to talk to each other, let alone commit. Now you're suddenly ready to move in together? Are you trying to fill Mom and Dad's void or what?"
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Layla gasped as Brietta snapped her mouth shut, and before Banning could shove his foot further down his throat, Quin cut in. "That's enough."
Banning whipped his gaze around. Then Quin held it while speaking to Brietta. "Pull over. We need some air."
As soon as the car was in park, Quin opened the door and unfolded himself from the cramped backseat. Then he motioned for Banning to follow. He obeyed, shoving his hands in his pockets while heading for a cluster of trees, and Quin scanned their surroundings before leaning into the passenger window. Layla was facing him, ready and waiting for a kiss, so he gave her two before walking away.
Banning had already slipped into the shadows, but he left behind a trail of disturbed nature, guiding Quin through the timber until he spotted an aura. The haze was calmer than before, but Banning's posture remained rigid as he rubbed his face. "You don't have to say it. I fucked up."
Quin dug into his satchel as he moved to the spot beside Banning. Then he lit a joint and passed it over. "Yeah. You did."
Banning accepted the herb, but then he just stared at it with shiny eyes, his jaw flexing as his throat swelled. "Are you pissed?"
"No. You're pissed enough for both of us."
Banning's chest expanded. "You should have seen her, man. You should have seen what he did to her mere days after our parents died. I've never seen her like that, not even close. The way I just hurt her – that's nothing compared to what he did to her. And it's only been a week."
Quin intently listened. Then he motioned toward the joint. "Hit that, because I'm about to tell you something you don't want to hear."
"Then don't tell me."
"You need to hear it. Now take a hit and chill out."
Banning sighed and reluctantly obeyed, taking three big pulls off the weed. Then he held in the last one while returning the joint. "Get it over with."
Quin ignored the demand, giving the high time to kick in as he extinguished the herb and tucked it away, but once the haze beside him began to decelerate, he tentatively continued to defuse the situation. "You're wrong about Keg. He didn't do that to her."
Banning scowled. "What do you mean he didn't do that to her? I was there, Quin. I'm the one who picked up the shattered pieces."
Quin stayed silent until the rant halted. Then he calmly explained. "It wasn't his actions that took her down. She shattered because he wasn't there."
Banning blinked and closed his mouth, letting the theory sink in as Quin continued. "Why he wasn't there is a different story, one I don't know well enough to judge, but you and I both know Bri won't let anyone treat her like shit. If Kegan wronged her, she'd make him work a lot longer than a week to get back into her good graces. It seems far more likely that recent tragedies, along with the misunderstanding over Eve's visit, helped them realize what they want from each other."
"Or made them jump into something they're not ready for."
"I think they are ready," Quin disagreed. "But that's not for us to decide. Whatever they're getting themselves into, it's up to them to work it out. Not you."
Banning bowed his head and pressed a thumb and forefinger to his eyes. "She's all I have left."
"Now we're getting to the point," Quin approved. "And I understand where you're coming from. Your lives have been flipped upside-down. Now she's pulling another rug out from under you."
Banning nodded, but he didn't reply, so Quin gave his shoulder a squeeze while going on. "There's no easy fix for the turmoil you're dealing with, but your sister has found an antidote for the pain, and I don't believe for one second you want to deny her that."
This time Banning shook his head no while drawing a shaky breath.
"There is a silver lining," Quin added.
Banning rubbed his eyes then dropped his hand. "Let's hear it."
"She didn't leave. She could have packed up and left her troubles behind, but she stayed, and I bet she stayed for you more than anyone else. You're not losing her, Bann. She's still down the hall. And you have to give Kegan some credit for leaving his family behind to join a coven that's been plagued by danger for the past month. He's making big sacrifices and life-altering decisions to be with her, but I bet he didn't think twice about making them."
"I didn't consider what he's giving up."
"Now you have."
"I guess I did fuck up."
"I've seen worse."
"I made her cry, Quin. I can't remember the last time I hurt her like that."
"You must be blocking out the time you cut her hair while she slept."
Banning's eyes widened as old memories rushed in, and he couldn't stifle the grin that twitched his lips. "I forgot about that. Man, she was pissed. How old were we?"
"Nine and seven."
"She squalled like I'd cut off her arm. How could I forget that?"
"Because she got over it."
"Only after Mom agreed to regrow her hair with magic. The two of them spent hours fixing my screw up. Dad made me do Bri's chores until they were done."
"A just punishment."
"Theoretically, but he helped me the whole time. Now that I think about it, I can clearly see him trying to suppress his laughter as Mom scowled at him from across the room."
Quin smiled while recalling Enid's beautiful face. "Your sister has the same scowl."
"Yeah. I see them in her every day."
"And she finds them in you. That's why you're going to go out there and make this right. You don't have to apologize to Kegan. Just give him a chance to prove himself. But you do need to apologize to Bri. She did nothing wrong, and she needs you as badly as you need her. Keg can't replace you, and he can't replace your parents. He knows that, she knows it, and you know it."
Banning nodded while taking a deep breath. Then he sighed and straightened. "You're right. As usual."
They turned and headed back to the car. "Do you ever get tired of that?" Banning asked. "Knowing everything?"
Quin kept his gaze on his path as he solemnly replied. "I wish I knew more."
"It must be exhausting, harboring all that insight."
"It's worth it if it helps the people I care about."
A moment of silence passed as they approached bouncing shafts of cloudy sunlight. Then Banning halted and urged Quin to do the same. "It does, you know? You've helped me too many times to count. If Kegan's half the man you are, he'll be a decent housemate."
"You'll be as close as brothers someday," Quin predicted. Then he slapped Banning's back and continued walking, anxious to see Layla's face.
He found it as he emerged from the tree line, and after meeting her smile, he took another long look at Banning's aura, making sure he was calm enough to relay a proper apology. Upon finding nothing of concern, Quin wiped his mind of the siblings' issues. Then he ducked into Layla's window for a kiss.
Banning lived up to expectations, shedding his pride and grief so he could hug his sister and soothe her worries, and Brietta was eager to forgive so they could move on with his birthday.
After warning Kegan not to eat his food, Banning climbed into the backseat and made Caitlyn comfortable on his lap. Then he glanced between her and Layla. "Sorry about that. Just a little birthday angst."
"No problem," Layla assured. "I have some experience with that myself. I almost got arrested on my eighteenth birthday."
"What?" Quin laughed.
Brietta was in the process of climbing into the car, and she echoed Quin while bumping her head on the ceiling.
Layla giggled at their shock then turned toward Kegan, who sat in the driver's seat with his hands on the wheel. "Do you know what you're doing?" she asked.
"I think I got it," he answered.
"Then go for it. Just let me know if you have any questions."
"Um… excuse me," Brietta interjected. "But aren't you going to explain your little run in with the law?"
"Sure," Layla laughed, "but it's not that exciting." She waited for Kegan to get on the road. Then she shifted sideways in her seat as she elaborated. "I volunteered at the Gander Creek animal shelter for eight years. It was a tiny mess of a place, about the size of a double-wide trailer and always full, so for my senior year community service project, I spent months lobbying for the facilities to be expanded. After about a dozen fundraisers and way too much time sweet-talking local businessmen, I got it done."
"I like that story," Caitlyn commended.
"But where do the cops come in?" Brietta pressed. "You're killing us here."
Layla laughed as she went on. "Well, two weeks before the expansion was complete, around my eighteenth birthday, there was a scheduled euthanasia at the local pound. They were going to put down more than a dozen dogs, eight of which had reserved places in the shelter's add-on."
"Aww…" Caitlyn pouted.
"Right?" Layla returned. "The director of the pound was a real bitch and wouldn't hold off on the kill date, so as a gift for my birthday and despite her allergies, my mom offered to help me liberate the dogs. We set up temporary cages in our backyard so we could take care of them, which was something I'd already offered to do, but that hag at the pound shot down every reasonable suggestion I made; said it went against city code to have that many dogs."
"Sounds like she didn't like dogs," Kegan noted.
"She didn't like anything," Layla confirmed. "But just because she was a bitch didn't mean her employees were, and I had a friend on the inside who agreed to take a walk around the grounds while my mom and I stole the savable dogs."
"Are you kidding me?" Brietta countered. "That was your crime? Saving puppies from death? It's like a… a… What's the name of that movie company? The one with the theme parks?"
"Walt Disney," Caitlyn answered.
"Yes," Brietta exclaimed. "It's like a Disney movie."
Layla laughed and shook her head. "It wasn't like a Disney movie at all."
"I guess you got caught?"
"We made it out of there okay, but the director knew exactly where to send the police. One knocked on our door later that same day, and it was so funny, because the cop says, 'I'm looking for some dogs.' And as the evidence is barking and howling in the backyard, my mom, with her swollen and itchy eyes, calmly looks at the guy and says, 'What dogs?' I couldn't help but laugh. The cop laughed, too."
Banning grinned and shook his head. "Was that before or after he arrested you?"
"I said I
got arrested," Layla corrected. "We eventually confessed to the crime. I showed him our set-up and gave him my story, including proof that the dogs had a place reserved at the shelter. I even had written statements from my neighbors agreeing to temporarily deal with the barking. By the time I finished, he decided not to press charges. There was no forced entry at the pound, and I'd previously offered to pay for the dogs' release, so the cops decided it was simply a matter of the bitchy director not accepting my money."
"That's a sweet story, love," Quin offered.
"Like a Disney movie," Brietta laughed.
"It wasn't supposed to be sweet," Layla countered. "It was supposed to be about doing uncharacteristic things on your birthday… angst."
"I'm sorry, Layla," Brietta returned, "but that story wasn't very angsty."
"Angsty," Layla laughed. "You know who's angsty? Cinderella."
"I know this one," Caitlyn cut in. "Cinderella's one of the Disney heroines, the one with all the mono-emotion gnomes."
Layla giggled and shook her head. "No. That's Snow White and her seven dwarfs."
"Oh yeah," Caitlyn mumbled. "Was Cinderella the one who poked her finger and overslept?"
"Nope. That would be the sleeping beauty – Aurora."
"Was Cinderella the fish?"
"No, and if by fish you mean mermaid, that's Ariel. Cinderella was the one who had to slave away all day for her wicked stepsisters and stepmother."
"That's right," Caitlyn recalled. "The one with the clever mice, pumpkin coach, and glass slippers, the one with the ridiculous midnight curfew."
Brietta laughed and looked at Caitlin. "How do you know so much about movies, Cait?"
"My great-grandma was friends with a hexless woman. She'd take me to visit her when I was little, and the lady would always put on a Disney movie while insisting I eat these awful cookies she made."
"Did you eat them?" Banning asked.
Caitlyn wrinkled her nose and shook her head. "No way. I'd vanish them to the birds the second she wasn't looking."
A few knowing snickers skipped from the backseat as Kegan pulled over. Then he and Caitlyn switched places. "I'm just going to do this so I can say I did it," Caitlyn noted. "I don't want to go very far. Bann can take us back."
"Sure," Layla agreed. "Do you need instructions?"
"No. I think I got it, but don't laugh too hard if I mess up."
"If you mess up, and I'm able to laugh, we're okay."
Caitlyn smirked and put the car in gear. "Good point."
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