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By Andreas Cremer and Aditi Shah
BERLIN Volkswagen has signed an agreement with Tata Motors to explore cooperation in India, company sources close to the matter said, as the German carmaker tries once again to conquer emerging markets.After months of talks, the carmakers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen exchanges about technology, components and platforms, and analyse overlaps that could come from cooperation, one of three company sources said.VW, already the biggest carmaker by sales in China, is embracing electric cars and looking for new markets as it battles to recover from its diesel emissions scandal. A previous VW attempt to expand in emerging markets through an alliance with Suzuki Motor Corp. collapsed in 2015 after a fierce dispute.Winning emerging market share is an obvious goal for global automakers, but has yet to prove significantly profitable, except perhaps for budget-car champion Renault."Covering entry-level segments will be crucial for major carmakers' long-term growth plans," said Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer, head of the Center of Automotive Research at the University of Duisburg-Essen."A successful budget car can be a feeder to the rest of the brand," said Dudenhoeffer, a former sales director of PSA Group's Germany operations.
VW's efforts to make inroads in low-cost markets include China, the world's biggest auto market, where it has scrapped a pre-dieselgate programme and redrawn the plans for a budget car, company sources said. VW has pared costs for its MQB mass-market platform, sources told Reuters at the Geneva auto show. The vehicles will likely be introduced in 2019-2020 and may cost in the area of 8,000 euros to 10,000 euros ($8,500 to $10,500), sources said. VW had repeatedly failed in previous years to hit cost targets for a budget car priced between 6,000-8,000 euros.An announcement on budget models for China could be made at the Shanghai auto show next month, they said.VW views the budget car project as essential to protect its market-leading position in China against aspiring local manufacturers.
"They're offering relatively high quality at very aggressive prices," VW brand chief Herbert Diess told Reuters in Geneva. "This is a concern for us."VW is also working on a budget car for Latin America and has revamped its MQB architecture in a way that allows for greater savings on the models, sources said in Geneva."We will continue to work on the budget car and we will offer good solutions here in the foreseeable future," Chief Executive Matthias Mueller told Reuters in Geneva, without elaborating.
In India, the owner of British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover is restructuring its car business to cut its platforms to two from six to boost production efficiencies and adjust more quickly to market trends. "We confirm that we are in talks with VW for a potential alliance but an announcement will be made at an appropriate time," a spokesman for Tata said.With a very low vehicle penetration rate, India, the world's second most populous country, is a big attraction for Western carmakers as they search for growth. A spokesman for VW said it was discussing ways to expand its product portfolio with tailor-made solutions in India with both its car brands and potential partners.Light vehicle sales in India are expected to more than double to 7.1 million cars by 2025 from 3.4 million last year, according to IHS Markit.($1 = 0.9450 euros) (Reporting by Andreas Cremer, Jan Schwartz and Aditi Shah in New Delhi; editing by David Clarke/Ruth Pitchford)
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Madsvassarblog.com sat down with Rachel Kitzinger, the Dean of Academic Planning and Affairs, to talk about the latest controversy involving the library's earlier closing time.
Mads: For those people who didn't see your all-campus email the other day, what were the reasons for the library's new closing time?
Dean Kitzinger: This is a decision that came as a result of a complex staffing negotiation. We didn't have time to come up with solutions for the consequences of what that negotiation required. If we'd had longer prep time we would have started to talk about how to prevent these consequences from happening.
By "staffing negotation," do you mean issues involving the budget or staff availability?
A combination of both.
So what is the plan now?
This is an immediate reaction to a particular situation... We are taking the month of September, which tends to be quieter in the library, to find a solution. We're trying to do that as quickly as we can. When dealing with people's working lives and certain restrictions with a union, it's not always easy to make adjustments as quickly as we'd like to... No matter what the solution, the circulation desk will not be open past midnight.
Every area of the college is affected by the economic situation, but decisions have to be guided by what we've stated are our mission and our values. The library is the heart of our mission.
Why was there some miscommunication between administration and the VSA on this?
The initial conversation with the VSA was at a meeting on a different topic. The VSA didn't have sufficient information because we hadn't had a meeting yet. We have since spoken about the next step to be taken, which will hopefully happen by the end of September.
And what is that step?
We are working with the VSA to develop a 24-hour room in Main [such as the Faculty Commons] that will allow students to be ensured of a quiet place to study. We are looking to add features, such as a coffee machine or a printer to the Faculty Commons. This space will hopefully be open as soon as possible.
In the long term, we would like to set up a room in the library, which might be ready for the 2010-2011 school year... [but] such a room in the library would cost money we don't have to set up because there is no one room that can be isolated.
Are you aware of the student reaction?
I first heard from the VSA that there was concern. I then got a couple of emails from students and looked at your blog. I then got more responses after the all-campus email, some of which were expressing gratitude for the additional information.
There are some petititions going around. Will those help?
I believe in petitions, as long as people sign them with some degree of information. Petitions are a way of taking the temperature of concern and they are a good way of giving students a voice. That is the form of input we want.
If there's one thing you want studnets to know about this situation, what is it?
It's more to me a process that I want people to believe in. These decisions are taken carefully and thoughtfully and in as complete consideration of as many factors as possible... I would never cut library hours if I could help it. The library is essential to students' lives.
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Walmart has saved its employees the hassle of going through the piles of paper stubs by making it possible for them to view their payment and employment details online.
Walmart associates have a variety of choices they can use to view their paystub details:
- Via Money Network: When you receive your salary/benefits on a pay card debit card, you have the option of going to Walmart's money network website and view your paystub information.
Once you have visited the money network website, click on the "Login – paystub "button.
On the subsequent page, enter your Login Credentials, or register for a new account if you had not done that already.
Once your access is granted, select the paystub you would like to view or print. Moreover, you can request to receive your paystub details through email or text messages every Monday by clicking on "Email and text messages" icon and finally choosing either text or mail delivery.
- Via the WalmartOne app: You can also use Walmart's software "WalmartOne" to access your paystub details online. Most Walmart associates prefer using their phones to access their paystub details because mobile devices are easier and more convenient to use.
If you're using a phone or a tablet, make sure that WalmartOne application is installed on your device. If you're an IPhone user, get your WalmartOne application from App Store, and if you're using an android phone you can get the application from Google play store.
After the application is properly installed in your device, launch the app and then log into your account by entering your login credentials in the required fields. Register for a new account in case you don't have one.
After logging into your account using your mobile device, click on the button on the left right corner of your device. Once you do that, a menu should scroll from the side.
Click on the bottom left link labeled "money"
and this should direct you to the following page.
Scroll down until you see picture that is labeled Paystub. Click on it and after about 15 seconds of being redirected, a new page will pop up asking you to protect your information, accept it and you will see your paystub history.
If you're using your PC: You will also need to sign up onto your WalmartOne account for you to access your paystub information. To sign up, launch your web browser and then copy and paste "https://us.walmartone.com/en/walmart/home/" inside the search box and search. Once you're redirected to Walmart's home page, click on the log in link on the top right corner of your screen.
Log into your account by entering your correct username and password and clicking Login.
Finally, click on the icon labeled "Money" on the middle of your screen, then you will be asked to answer a security question to verify it's you before accessing your paystub.
Ex Walmart's employees can also print out their last paystub by visiting their Walmart1 account. If you're unable to access the site, kindly go back to your store and tell them you need your paystub and see if they can access it from their records for you.


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TITLE: A Blessing
By Kathy Barnes
Last night I was blessed to be in the presences of the King,
The ruler of Heaven and Earth, Man and Angels.
I cannot begin to tell you of the wonder of it.
Awesome and marvel do not begin describe it.
How does one tell how it feels to offer praise
Standing humbly before your Creator?
How does one describe pure ecstasy of the joy of His presences?
How does one explain the blessed thrill of true delight?
How does one reveal the elation and happiness that fills one's soul?
How do you disclose the blessing that were poured out?
How does one convey love that has no beginning or end?
How do you impart the depth or heights of it?
I know not the words to tell of it splendor, glory or majesty.
I fell in astonishment at the mere shadow of His wing.
The cloud of His Spirit descended so thick it took your breath away.
And you could feel His mighty arms around you holding you tight
Reassuring you, that everything would be all right.
Time stood still and I wished I never had to leave.
There were a hundred other believers, and angels in the room
But there was no one else in the room but You and Him.
His heart and yours were beating as one in unison.
His holiness caused you to fear in awe and tremble.
You knew without a doubt just who you were and who He was.
His voice spoke softly and all sins were brought to light
And forgiven just as quickly for the asking by His mercy.
Words were not required for it was one heart talking to another
Thoughts, love, desires, and worship crossed its boundaries with easy.
The voice of angels filled the atmosphere
With sound of celebration and gladness
Lifting up the hearts and souls of man to joy unknown
And declaring the glory and honor of the Most High God.
Music the beauty of no ears have hear before
Was sung in adulation to Adonai.
At the mention of Jesus name knees were bowed in submission
And lives were being changed and touched forever.
Some saved from death itself by His redemption.
There was great healing and restoration.
Burdens and sorrows were forgotten and hope was renewed.
I raised my hands and voice in worship and praise to my Lord.
I dance in the isles beside other believers
Not caring who saw other than my Savior.
Praise to Him all He done for me flow freely, for my eyes where opened.
Tears of joy flooded my soul and heart.
Thanksgivings was lifted up to heaven on my behalf.
I can still close my eye and feel its chilling effect
Causing my heart to skip a beat
And I can hardly wait for the next time His presences comes down
For there is not anything like true worship with Him.
Join with me and we will call Him down again.
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Archive for November 9, 2013
Wexford & Kilscoran Union
Wexford and Kilscoran Union website: http://www.wexfordandkilscoran.org/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wexford-Kilscoran-Union/1494978940732769 The area covered by this Union of Parishes covers the coastal area of Curracloe, the County town of Wexford and the surrounding farming countryside. St. Iberius church, a magnificently restored Georgian building is open daily throughout the year. Kilscoran Parishes are bounded on the east by the […]Continue Reading
Templemore is a town and parish with a population of 2,115 (1996 census) situated about 31 miles from Clonmel and 65 miles from Dublin City. The upper reaches of the River Suir, which are noted for good fishing are near the town. The Devil's Bit Mountain (1,557 feet) is located a few miles to the […]Continue Reading
Stradbally Union of parishes nestles in the heart of Co. Laois. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StradballyUnionOfParishes The village is internationally known for its music festival. 'The Electric Picnic', and also its annual steam rally. There are five churches in the Union: St Patrick's Stradbally St Brigid's, Ballintubbert St Peter's Coraclone St Mogue's, Timogue Church of the Resurrection, […]Continue Reading
Portlaoise and Ballyfin Union of Parishes. Portlaoise Group of Parishes with St Peter's Church which is situated in the centre of the busy town of Portlaoise with its hospital and prison. PORTLAOISE GROUP The Rock Holy Trinity Church: 9.30 a.m. St Peter's Church, Portlaoise: 10.45 a.m. Ballyfin Church: 12.00 noon Rector: Rev. Brian […]Continue Reading
New Ross Union
The area covered by this union of parishes includes the Hook Head peninsula, the J.F. Kennedy Park, the historic town of New Ross and St. Mullins in the Barrow Valley. Parish website: http://www.newross.ferns.anglican.org/ NEW ROSS UNION 1st Sunday: Fethard @ 9.00am, New Ross @ 10.45am 2nd Sunday: Fethard @ 9.00am, Whitechurch @ 10.30am New Ross @ 11.45am. 3rd Sunday: Fethard @ 9.00am, New Ross @ 10.45am […]Continue Reading
Leighlin website: http://www.saintlaserianscathedral-parishes.ie/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Laserians-Cathedral-and-the-Leighlin-Union-of-Parishes/200026636680660 Leighlin Union of Parishes, with St Laserian's Cathedral which was begun c1152-1181, and was largely complete towards the end of the 13th century. All situated south of Carlow There are four churches in the Union: St Laserian's Cathedral, Old Leighlin Paulstown Church, Shankill Borris Goresbridge (Grange Sylvae) LEIGHLIN UNION 1st […]Continue Reading
The picturesque group includes the town of Hacketstown and sheep farming country at the base of the Wicklow mountains KILTEGAN GROUP St John's Church, Moyne: 9.30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays HC 2nd & 4th Sundays MP St John the Baptist Church, Hacketstown: 10.45 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays HC 2nd & 4th Sundays MP St Peter's […]Continue Reading
Kilscoran is now included in the Wexford Union of Parishes. Please see Wexford Please share:Continue Reading
Killanne Union
This Union is situated on the southern side of the Blackstairs Mountains stretching from Adamstown to the boundary with Bunclody and is farming countryside. KILLANE UNION 1st & 3rd Sunday Rossdroit Church: 10.00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sunday Killegney Church: 10.00 a.m. Killanne Church: 11.30 a.m. Templeshanbo Church: 11.30 a.m. on 1st Sunday and 10.00 […]Continue Reading
"Kilcooly", a parish, in the barony of Slievardagh, county of Tipperary, and province of Munster, 5 miles (S.) from Johnstown; containing, with the town of New Birmingham, 3667 inhabitants. The parish comprises 9052 statute acres, as applotted under the tithe act. The living is a rectory, in the diocese of Cashel, and in the patronage […]Continue Reading


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Fifthy Shades of Gray (2015): Most profitable softcore porn ever?
Context: Softcore, Big Hollywood
ZIn: 3
Overall Excellence: 2
Cool: 2
Writing: 2
Visuals: 2
Characters: 1
Meh or Lame Parts: 7
THE ZIn
So the big hollywood machine has found a way to make softcore porn insanely profitable, by tapping into and adapting female erotica. While it may not be very good, it gets points for bringing something outside the mainstream spotlight and turning it into huge profits.
It is probably better acted than most porn readily available out there, but that isn't saying much. And its key feature of BSDM, is very light in this, barely qualifying. Some restraints, some teasing with various bsdm implements. And then at the end, there are things he states he wants to do, needs to do, but contains himself, and she finally says yes, to see what those area.
A. She consented to this.
B. At any time, she could have told Christian to stop, as Christian has made it clear time and time again that she can and has safe words to do so.
C. The resulting flogging was mild, to say the least. Obviously, if you don't enjoy pain, this is going to be a bad experience. I certainly wouldn't consent to being flogged, as I don't particularly care for pain, but at the same time, I would never consent to this. She did, so that she could test herself.
Oooh, bsdm, scary! *sigh* Seriously? This is what all the fuss is about? My initial suspicions about this are correct. A lot of people are getting up in arms about the film because they don't understand it, so they crucify what they don't understand, instead of accepting that others are not them.
Maybe the book was a lot more… explicit… and maybe Christian Gray in the book was far more controlling, but the movie version, not so much. At every point, Anastasia Steele is given a choice. There is no beating around the bush, everything that Christian states he needs from a relationship is all very clearly laid out. Much of the middle of the film deals with this contract that he wants her to sign, but at the same time, he tells her, if there is anything in the contract she doesn't feel comfortable with, they can talk about it.
There are a couple cool shots in here (in the board room, with the lighting and the background). The cinematography is very passable. At the same, there is nothing really all that exciting.
The opening interview scene has to be the worst interview I think I've ever seen in any movie. The questions are idiotic and directionless. I didn't understand the point of the interview. The final question, 'Are you gay?'. Are you kidding me? What the hell does that question have to do with anything? What was the story this friend was trying to write? And the supposed building attraction/tension between the two characters falls so flat.
From the get go, the dialogue ranges from passable to meh to questionable. The scenes are often poorly paced and there was at least one moment where Anastasia is crying to her mother and I cannot for the life of me see why. It seems like there were supposed to be a lot more controlling going on, maybe, or a lot more distance, but that never comes across very clearly before that point, so it leaves the scene meaningless.
Nobody is expecting great writing here, but at the very least, what scenes we are given should hold up. It doesn't help when there isn't much plot to work with.
The Summation
Basically, Boy meets Girl. They somehow like each other, though god knows why by how that interview scene went, then boy wants to date girl, but then he's too angsty, says he's not right for girl. Girl is stupid enough to take the bait, and goes for boy, anyway, because girl wants to fix boy. Boy clearly states his rules and intentions. Girl says ok, then tries to change boy, anyway. Boy eventually convinces her to try his way. She consents. Then girl runs away and blames boy. The end.
We've seen this story a million times before, and Fifty Shades does it in the most boring way possible.
These are one note characters with not much meat on their bone. Christian Gray has the most potential, but little is shared that could actually develops him and the performance feels so stilted throughout, that kills any potential subtlety. The film feels incomplete for no reason, all in an effort to make Christian more mysterious for future books, I would imagine. But it makes for a really empty film experience when he's one of two main characters.
At one point, he exclaims, "I'm fifty shades of fucked up." Well, when are we going to see this? In movie 2? Really? How… boring. It is just all angsty bullshit that promises one day, maybe movie 3, we'll see just how fucked up he is. Or maybe it is an attempt to be a carrot in front of your face, to always look ahead for what could one day be revealed, but never will be fully, because when the mystery is finally brought to life, it'll only disappoint, like a M. Night Shyamalan movie. But you still have to make the carrot enticing in the meantime. It doesn't work as a tease if there is no reason to care about the story and/or the characters.
Anastasia is so… a bookworm virgin who falls for the bad boy. Um, ok. My guess here was that she was designed purely as a vessel for the audience, no matter how… thinly developed she was. The film hinges on her character, and she's a rather boring one at that.
Meh or Lame Parts
Pretty much throughout the entire movie, there are scenes that don't quite work and the film goes on and on about Christian being tormented or controlling or whatever, and we're told a lot, but rarely are we shown much… which may work for a book, but just makes for a pretty boring film.
Final Thoughts
I cannot imagine going to the theater and being surrounded by a bunch of people watching softcore porn, unless you get off on that. For me, that seems like it should be a rather personal experience, to be viewed at home or with your significant other. There is nothing to see outside of that. We're not treated to very well defined characters and a very well defined plot or story that just so happens to have softcore sex scenes in it. No, we're treated to softcore porn whose only reason to exist is to be a sexual fantasy for all the people who enjoyed the book.
If you want a better movie that is more a movie, go watch Secretary, with good performances by James Spader and Maggie Gyllenhaal, but if you want softcore porn with very light BSDM elements, I guess you could do a lot worse than Fifty Shades of Grey.


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Just when I think I have read my lifetime supply of great cookbooks and probably should turn my mind to hefty literature or useful socio-political treatises, a new cookbook turns up in my in-basket and I'm once more lost to great literature. This week it's Simply Ming One-Pot Meals, by Ming Tsai and Arthur Boehm.
We became acquainted with Ming Tsai in October 2009, when Linda Shockley interviewed the award-winning chef about his food traditions and his love of herbs. Though I don't have television and therefore miss his PBS television show ("Simply Ming"), I do receive his newsletter from time to time and keep up with some of his new creations. His Blue Ginger restaurant in Wellesley, Massachusetts, remains on my list of "Somedays," though I can't imagine why the winds would ever blow me to that particular part of the world. Happily, I don't have to wait for that day to enjoy some of Ming's wonderful combinations of flavor and texture.
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If the name "One-Pot Meals" sounds the slightest bit boring or simplistic, let me assure you, the recipes look anything but. The cookbook includes 80 mouth-watering recipes (with delicious food photography by Antonis Achilleos) and provides details to help the reader master the seven techniques of one-pot cooking: braising, sautéing, roasting, flash-frying, tossing, using the wok and creating soups.
He promises the recipes are hassle-free with minimum clean-up, though I think his definition of those terms might be different from mine. Still, the recipes look do-able and delicious. As my co-workers can attest, my favorite thing to cook is soups, followed closely by pies. One Pot Meals won't help much in the dessert department, but multiple ideas for soup are to be had between its covers.
I like that he starts with a chapter on basics, with a glossary of ingredients and techniques, as well as a list of seasonings, condiments and "aromatics" that any self-respecting cook of Asian or Asian-fusion food (or in my case, perhaps, faux Asian) must have in her or his pantry.
I'll probably skip the chapter on braising and go straight for the wok, where a delicious-looking recipe for Kung Pao chicken has caught my eye. He rocks the East-West thing with his French Dip Orange Beef Hoagies that look like a great treat for a Superbowl party, and though his Pork Kimchee with Noodles might not be to everyone's taste, his Scallop and Bacon Fettuccine with baby spinach leaves and flat-leaf parsley looks like a good excuse for a party, with our without football.
In the sauté section, we have Wild Mushroom Polenta with Thai Basil Salad, and Black Bean Orecchiette with Spicy Pork and Broccoli, and I'm wondering is if he could possibly deliver. Plainly, he earned and deserved his James Beard Foundation award, but a little home-delivery service to the wilds of eastern Kansas couldn't be all that much of a step down, could it?
Those of you who love reading recipes as much as I do will certainly understand my impulse to put the rest of my afternoon on hold and settle in while I read about Lemongrass-Coconut Chicken Soup and Tea-Smoked Salmon with Preserved Lemon and Fennel-Couscous Salad. Don't think that would go a long way toward meeting my deadlines, but it sure would be a fine way to spend a cold afternoon.


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I love family photography. It's at the heart of almost all photography. I spend a good deal of time looking back on photos of my family and plenty of time photographing them. It happens almost every day. The children become so used to the camera it seems as though they hardly know it is there. That's how I like to take family photos. This way the result is something very natural and you see the true characters and interactions.
A family photo shoot could be in a place that everyone feels at home with; somewhere you walk, where the children love to play or just a favourite spot. This makes the pictures extra special as well as making sure everyone is relaxed; not that it's too relaxed around children. Children have bundles of natural energy and it's that energy and natural interaction with the people and world around which I love to capture.


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Young people's stories
Read case studies about the impact our projects have had for children and young people and their families and carers, as well as the music leaders and youth workers who support them.
Angeline's story
Angeline is an R&B singer, campaigner and aspiring journalist brought up in Rochdale. A Youth Music project has helped her educate and inspire other young people by opening up about her past.
Tommy's story
Drummer Tommy, 15, is studying GCSE Music and loves composing his own beats. It's a real change from a few years ago, when he had issues controlling his temper and was excluded from school several times.
Pembe's story
Pembe was one of the first people to join the Five O Band, a ground-breaking project which saw police officers and 'at-risk' young people form a band together.
Ashley's story
As part of Youth Music's Exchanging Notes programme, 17-year-old Ashley has taken part in one-to-one music-making sessions at school. He's developed his ability to express himself and amazed teachers with his progress.
Louis's story
Louis is a skilled guitarist, pianist, drummer and singer. When he started at Plymouth Music Zone he was struggling with severe anxiety and was unable to speak to anyone. Making music has helped him find his voice.
Shallise's story
Shallise is a 22-year-old singer and songwriter from south London. Making music helped her cope after the loss of her dad.
Tomas's story
Tomas, a 21-year-old drummer from Cambridge, was diagnosed with cancer in his first year at university. Making music has helped him recover emotionally.
Elijah's story
Elijah found communication difficult and struggled in school. African drumming has given him the confidence to express himself, socialise with others, and even get GCSE grades that no one expected.
Hayley's story
Hayley was bullied at school for being 'different' to other girls. With the support of a music project at her local youth centre, she's discovered her potential on the bass guitar and found a new self-belief.
Nate's story
Nate first attended a Youth Music project aged 15. Now aged 23, he earns his living from performing and vocal coaching – and he's sung live on both the X Factor and Eurovision.
Jonny's story
Jonny is 20 and has Down's syndrome. He's also a talented rapper. A music-making project in his home city of York has become a huge part of his life.
Mollie's story
Mollie, a talented singer from Derby, has faced many difficulties in her 17 years. Living in care. Running away. Being arrested. Becoming a mum. It's no wonder that getting an education has been a challenge at times.
Ben's story
From a young age, Ben's loved making music. He's also had to face the challenge of being labelled as a young person with autism and mental health issues.
Mike's story
Mike used to have trouble controlling his behaviour. A music-making project run by the Castaway Music Theatre has helped him settle and discover his talent on the bass guitar.
Jordyn's story
Jordyn is transgender, and had a really tough time in school. Things got so bad at one stage that they attempted to take their own life. But being part of a music project has transformed their confidence.
Sian's story
Sian has had to spend a lot of time in hospital as a teenager. A Youth Music project helped her forget about her health worries and gave her a new belief in her abilities.
Beth and Jack's story
Growing up in a military family has sometimes made life extra challenging for Beth and Jack. The Connect-Create project has helped them develop musical skills, make new friends and meet other young people in the same situation.
Isma and Aisha's story
Deaf children like Isma and Aisha don't always get the chance to make music. A project run by Yorkshire Youth & Music has given them the opportunity to learn to play instruments and boosted their confidence.
Lydia's story
Lydia has a rare brain disorder that means she can't walk or talk. She's had to spend a lot of her life so far in hospital. The Songbirds project has helped Lydia learn to communicate with her family through music.
Joanna's story
14-year-old Joanna wasn't sure what to expect when she walked into a music studio for the first time. But after taking part in the Here Come the Grrrls project, she's learned new skills and now feels confident about pursuing a potential career in music.
Reece's story
Reece experienced bullying at school, depression and social anxiety, which stopped him singing. The Outburst project for LGBT young people in Nottingham helped him to express his personality, make new friends, and begin to consider a career in music.
Impact Report
Every Youth Music project measures its impact, helping us build a unique national overview.
BBC Music Day
For BBC Music Day 2017, five young people from projects supported by Youth Music were chosen to share their stories on Radio 1 and 1Xtra.


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Cannes Film Festival Planning Prince Tribute
The music icon, who was found dead on Thursday, provided the soundtrack for Spike Lee's 'Girl 6,' which screened in Cannes' Un Certain Regard section in 1996, and other movies.
The Cannes Film Festival is planning a tribute to Prince, who was found dead on Thursday at the age of 57. A festival representative didn't immediately disclose details about the tribute.
"There will be a tribute to Prince, but [we have] no more information right now," the rep said.
The music star won an Oscar for his music for Purple Rain in 1984 and also was responsible for the soundtracks of the likes of Batman and Spike Lee's Girl 6, which screened in Cannes' Un Certain Regard section in 1996.
This year's Cannes festival runs May 11-May 22.
Celebrities, from Lenny Kravitz and Madonna to Shonda Rhimes, Justin Timberlake and Chris Rock on Thursday paid tribute to the legendary music star.


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The LEGO Movie has released its latest trailer - a riff on Man of Steel.
Man of Plastic follows lead character Emmet - played by Jurassic World actor Christ Pratt - who is an ordinary Lego plastic mini-figure as he gets mistaken for MasterBuilder the only one who can save the universe.
His adventures lead him to teaming up with some of the world's greatest (LEGO) superheroes with Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman and lending a hand.
The trio unite on their first big screen adventure which technically makes this officially the first Justice League adventure.
The all-star cast features Channing Tatum as Superman, Cobie Smulders as Wonder Woman alongside Will Arnett's caped crusader.
Shawshank Redemption actor Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks and Anchorman star Will Ferrell also star.
The Lego Movie is released in the US on February 7 of next year and a week later on Valentine's Day in the UK.


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Central Islip students send Tom Croci holiday greetings
Town of Islip Supervisor Tom Croci -- who may be as far as 8,000 miles away from his elected seat -- could get a sizable gift from his hometown this holiday: hundreds of handmade cards from local students.
More than 600 greeting cards from children at the Charles A. Mulligan Intermediate School in Central Islip will be on the way to Croci -- a Navy commander believed to be stationed in Afghanistan -- as well as to his fellow sailors this week, said seventh-grade math teacher Debbie Cavanagh, who said she worked with Croci in a mentoring program between the school and the town.
The sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders practiced their penmanship skills and learned to write formal letters, Cavanagh said, to make the project educational as well.
The messages were filled with greetings and personal tidbits about the students. Jasmine, a seventh-grader, wrote that she has a cousin in the military. "I thank you for all your service, and all my prayers go to you," she wrote. "Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, safe home and return. P.S. I hope this makes you smile."
Croci, who was elected to the town's top post in 2011, was recalled to active duty in May and has been deployed since July.
Cavanagh said she was given a special address to ship the cards to that doesn't reveal Croci's location.
"All they gave us on the address was a bunch of numbers," Cavanagh said. "I don't know what they mean. I know he's an intelligence officer, so whatever he's doing, it's all undercover and secret."
Islip Town Councilman Steven Flotteron described Croci as a "role model" and said he is "missed by everyone. We have our privileges here for what they sacrifice," he said of the troops. "We gave our brother to another part of the world to make it a better place, and it's heartwarming to see these kids sending their respect and love."
Cavanagh was inspired to launch "Operation Christmas Card" after watching "The Christmas Card," a movie that centers on a U.S. soldier who receives an inspirational holiday card from a church group.
"I would love to be there when he actually gets them, because knowing Tom as well as I know Tom, it'll bring a tear to his eyes," Cavanagh said. "That's the type of person he is; he's very warmhearted."
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Liz is on a "Mental Summer Vacation" for the next couple of weeks... Please enjoy The Best of Pink Lemonade...
So, Bob Green, Oprah's Diet Guru has proclaimed there are six foods we should all completely eliminate from our kitchens, and diets if we have any chance at lifelong weight loss and health. They are:
Soda - empty calories and sugar, cut it out. Instead, drink water, low-fat or fat-free milk, or tea. Fruit juices are good too, but remember, fruit juice, not fruit drink.
Transfats - clog your arteries, they're high in calories, and they may even make your body store fat in the abdominal area. Aside from being unsightly, it's also bad for your health. You'll find these in cookies and baked goods which might be made with margarine (anything with hydrogenated in the ingredient list - anywhere in the ingredient list - no matter what the label lists as "trans fats per serving").
Fried foods - even if you use a good fat oil like olive oil to fry foods, anything fried has a lot of calories. Try things that are oven baked instead of fried. There are calories either way, but oven baked has fewer.
White bread - is made from refined grains, which are stripped of their most nutritional parts, so you're eating empty calories. Instead, eat bread made form 100 percent whole wheat or whole grains.
High-fat milk and yogurt - Use 1 percent or non-fat dairy in their place, which are often just as good, only with lower cholesterol, fat, and calories.
Do any of these surprise you?...not really....Keep it up Bob...next you'll tell us we can't have hot dogs or donuts...what's next...cup o'noodles?? (you all know I'm kidding don't you?) I'm sure most of us have already eliminated these things long ago, but thanks, Bob for reminding us just how many things that taste good are really bad for us.
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Dan's editorials were published in EVER Magazine, L'optimum, Wienerin, First Magazine and many others fashion magazines.
It was such a pleasure to work with him – he's so talented, has a marvellous taste in aesthetics
and I loved that he always turns on classical music while shooting.
Check out his Photo-Diary where he gives some insights into his daily work.
I'll show you more pics by the end of this week so don't miss it!
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The year I learned to knit mittens, I got a bit carried away and decided to knit mittens for everyone. As the months passed, mittens were produced from many corners of my life: lazy and leisurely rows knitted from the comfort of home; stolen stitches in spare moments during a wonderful week on Orkney; three weeks of knitting my way round India, needles clacking quietly in time with the sound of trains on tracks as we meandered round the country via the vast Indian Railway network; and last minute rows knitted in a cosy London pub on the bank of the Thames in the days leading up to Christmas.
By the time Christmas arrived, I had seven pairs of mittens (plus two hats, and a Chihuahua jumper), each with their own story and eagerly waiting to warm the cold hands of friends and family members in the midst of the Scottish winter.
Of the seven, one pair of mittens – one of the first pairs I knitted – went to my best friend of 15 years, Ruth.
Ruth and I met, aged 11, at the start of high school. We were both swiftly placed in the 'loser' category of the class, but we didn't seem to mind and we bonded over our mutual ignorance of the fact; too busy roller skating in the street and going to Chef's Club to figure out why we were a prime target for name-calling. Six years of high school, two university degrees, two mortgages, one wedding, a Chihuahua, two cats, countless drunken nights and lots of laughs later, we remain close friends; despite now living in different cities 130 miles apart.
Her mittens started with a ball of mustard yellow yarn, discovered in the depths of my yarn stash. My husband tells me it is an 'old lady colour', but I am really quite taken by mustard yellow. I know Ruth is too, so my thoughts went immediately to her when I came across the yarn; a soft glow shining from beneath balls of chunky acrylic in a forgotten corner. I selected a more low key charcoal grey and cream to compliment the outspoken yellow, and cast on Robin Hansen's Fleur-de-Lis Mittens (from her book, 'Knit Mittens!' which I love, largely because it's shaped like a mitten…)
Mittens are one of my favourite things to work on because they knit up so quickly, and before I knew it, I had a finished pair; warm and woolly, the mustard yellow diamonds bright and cheerful against the charcoal grey.
Over Christmas Ruth and I head back to our home town to visit family. It's a rare moment of stillness in both our lives when we are together in the same place for a few days. Every year, we mark the occasion by drinking in our local pub on Boxing Day. It's nothing more than a Wetherspoons, inhabited by the town's dregs; but for us it has an air of nostalgia – memories of underage drinking and summer school holiday partying – and so we feel at home there. It was here that Ruth received her mittens: an exchange of Christmas gifts over a table sticky with beer and already littered with empty bottles and glasses.
The mittens were well received; in fact, they were worn in the pub that night, and then whisked off on a trip to New York with Ruth before the year was out. After that, things went well for a few months; but then on a long weekend to Amsterdam, the mittens were lost. Ruth was upset, so her boyfriend offered his gloves in a bid to cheer her up. She then proceeded to lose those five minutes later as well.
Ruth is good at misplacing things; she has been for as long as I've known her. When I think about it, I can reel off numerous situations she's found herself in: the time she managed to lose a return train ticket and only realised when the rest of us were already on the other side of the ticket barrier; or the time when, having only recently passed my driving test, I drove Ruth nervously through the winding streets of Edinburgh's bustling city centre, pulling up at her flat with a sigh of relief only for her to announce that she must have left the key to her flat back where we'd started.
Needless to say, the mittens were never found. I like to think that someone else came across them and took them in: perhaps a resident of Amsterdam whose day was brightened up by the discovery of these bright, woolly mittens.
The good thing about being a knitter, though, is that they're not really gone forever. You can lose as many pairs of mittens as you like; but if you have the skill (or, in this case, if you happen to have a friend who has the skill…) to make them for yourself, you'll never be without. As the Chinese proverb goes:
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
That's not to say that these knitted items are worthless, or that there are some knitted possessions that wouldn't be devastating to lose: in fact, I recently read a story in Pom Pom magazine about a lost cat sweater – an ultimate knitted labour of love – that actually made me want to cry a little bit. But there is some comfort in knowing that, however hard you may have worked to create something and however sad you may be to have lost it, you have the ability to create something just as – if not more – beautiful again and again.
In Ruth's case I learnt my lesson: last Christmas she received another pair of mittens from me; same pattern, different colours (you've got to move on from what's lost and mix it up a bit – I always think no two projects should be the same because that's the beauty of handmade). Aside from the colour, the key difference was a string: a thin i-cord joining one mitten to the other, so that they now remain together as a pair, firmly threaded through the sleeves of Ruth's coat, never to be lost again.
We've made it to June and, so far, these mittens seem to be faring well: with the exception of one incident at Hogmanay in which Ruth narrowly avoided throwing up on them, they remain unscathed, intact and inside Ruth's coat where they belong.
What am I going to give Ruth next Christmas?


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Gone are the days when you have to open an atlas for looking some location. Thanks to GOOGLE MAPS which shows you whatever you want and that too within minutes. You can't only see the location but also get its real time traffic details with lots of other information. Is not it cool to show your location in google map on your website or blog so that everyone can know where you are living or working?
GMaps4JSF is the extensive library provided by the google to integrate Google maps in JSF enabled pages. GMaps4JSF aims at integrating Google maps with JSF. JSF users will be also able to construct complex Streetview Panoramas and Maps with just few lines of code (JSF tags). It allows you to mark polygons, lines, HTML informatin window to your Map. GMaps4JSF is one of the JSF Mashups libraries that enables JSF users to build web 2.0 mashup applications in JSF easily.
Configuring GMap4JSF
You really don't have to do much to use Google Maps with your JSF framework. You only need to follow these given steps:
- Download the gmaps4jsf-core-1.1.jar from http://code.google.com/p/gmaps4jsf/downloads/list and put it in your project's lib folder.
- Include the tag library in your JSF page as follows:
<%@ taglib prefix="c" uri="http://java.sun.com/jsp/jstl/core"%>
- Add the following script tags in your jsp HEAD tags.
< script src="http://maps.google.com/maps?file=api&v=2&key=ABQIAAAAxrVS1QxlpJHXxQ2Vxg2bJBQdkFK-tWRbPPQS4ACM1pq_e-PltxQXeyH20wQuqDaQ_6EM5UeGGVpnIw" type="text/javascript"> < /script >
The key which is used in JavaScript can be generated by signing up at http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html
Embedding Google Map in JSF page.
After doing the above mentioned tasks you are all ready to insert map in your jsf page. This is the basic structure of a jsf page which is ready to incorporate Google map in it.
sampleJspPage.jsp<%@ page language="java" contentType="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1" pageEncoding="ISO-8859-1"%> <%@taglib uri="http://java.sun.com/jsf/html" prefix="h"%> <%@taglib uri="http://java.sun.com/jsf/core" prefix="f"%> <%@ taglib uri="http://code.google.com/p/gmaps4jsf/" prefix="m"%> <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd"> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1"> <script src="http://maps.google.com/maps?file=api&v=2&key=ABQIAAAAxrVS1QxlpJHXxQ2Vxg2bJBQdkFK- tWRbPPQS4ACM1pq_e-PltxQXeyH20wQuqDaQ_6EM5UeGGVpnIw" type="text/javascript"></script> <title>Insert title here</title> </head> <body> <f:view> <h:form id="form"> <m:map zoom="16" width="500px" height="500px" address="White house"> <m:mapControl name="GLargeMapControl" position="G_ANCHOR_BOTTOM_LEFT" /> <m:mapControl name="GMapTypeControl" /> <m:htmlInformationWindow htmlText="White house"></m:htmlInformationWindow> </m:map> </h:form> </f:view> </body> </html>
Explanation:<%@ taglib uri="http://code.google.com/p/gmaps4jsf/" prefix="m" %>
As described before the include directive tag imports the usable taglib and uses m as its prefix<m:map zoom="16" width="500px" height="500px" address="White house" > <m:mapControl name="GLargeMapControl" position="G_ANCHOR_BOTTOM_LEFT"/> <m:mapControl name="GMapTypeControl"/> <m:htmlInformationWindow htmlText="White house"></m:htmlInformationWindow> </m:map>
- zoom: Its default value is 11. You can change its value as per your requirements.
- width and height: They represent the height and width of the map. The default values are 500 for both.
- address: The address you wish the map to point to. If you use this attribute then don't use longitude or latitude attributes.


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KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory Services. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential.
We are currently recruiting into the following position:
Position Title: Graduate Intern
Auto req ID: 129636BR
Location: Lagos
Engagement Type: Internship
Job Description
At KPMG, we offer eligible students an opportunity to work in a challenging, fast-paced yet value-adding environment. Our expectation is that this program will enable successful applicants acquire useful skills and competencies in our core business areas and service offerings. This will also position high-performing interns for future employment opportunities.
We are looking to hire young students with strong motivation to learn and work with our team of professionals in order to gain insight and practical knowledge of our businesses.
To be eligible, all applicants must:
- Possess a minimum of 5 SSCE credits or equivalent, including Mathematics and English in one sitting.
- Have a minimum of second class upper degree in any discipline – Transcript indicating CGPA required
- Be currently undergoing a Post Graduate degree program
- Be below 26 years
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Application Deadline: February 21, 2018.
Ensure you upload a copy of the following:
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae indicating your current CGPA.
- An Official Transcript from your University/ first degree certificate for graduate interns
- A letter of recommendation from your course adviser, head lecturer or professor.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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Matthew 19:6
"So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, no human being must separate."
(Speak to Jesus, using this prayer or a prayer of your own.)
Jesus, you modeled for me an intimate and faithful relationship with God. Lead me to recognize how I can grow in the relationships in my life, that I may be a more faithful reflection of God's love for the world.


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If you are not familiar with the network configurations, the easiest way to share your internet connection is to purchase a router or hub. Use this trick only if you don't have a router, or don't want to use a router, or if you just want to try out the feature.
A simple way to understand this feature is, you are making your host computer (the computer directly connects to the internet) functioning as a router for other computers.
What do you need?
- A "Host" computer that running Windows XP. This computer must have at least TWO (2) network adapters. One adapter - let's call it "Adapter #1" - connects to the internet and another, "Adapter #2", connects to a hub or directly to other computers.
- Client computer(s), which run any version of Windows. A client computer can be connected to the host computer directly by a cross-over cable or indirectly through a hub.
- This trick assumes that the host computer is connected to the internet and you are able to access the internet on this computer.
Configure the Host Computer
- Logon the host computer as Administrator.
- Click Start >> Control Panel.
- Click Network and Internet Connections.
- Click Network Connections.
- Right-click the connection that you use to connect to the internet (the connection with Adapter #1). This connection can be either a high-speed internet connection or a dial-up connection.
- Click Properties.
- Click Advanced tab.
- Under Internet Connection Sharing, select the Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection check box.
- If you are sharing a dial-up Internet connection, select the Establish a dial-up connection whenever a computer on my network attempts to access the Internet check box if you want to permit your computer to automatically connect to the Internet.
- Click OK. You'll reieve the following message:
When Internet Connection Sharing is enabled, your LAN adapter will be set to use IP address 192.168.0.1. Your computer may lose connectivity with other computers on your network. If these other computers have static IP addresses, it is a good idea to set them to obtain their IP addresses automatically. Are you sure you want to enable Internet Connection Sharing?
- Click Yes.
To use the shared connection from the Host computer, a client computer must be configured with "Automatic IP address". The main configurations are:
- Configure TCP/IP Automatic IP
- Configure Internet Connection
The following procedures are for Windows XP client computers.
- Log on to the client computer as Administrator or as Owner.
- Click Start >> Control Panel.
- Click Network and Internet Connections.
- Click Network Connections.
- Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
- Click the General tab, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the following items list, and then click Properties.
- In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address automatically (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.
- Click Start >> Control Panel
- Click Network and Internet Connections.
- Click Internet Options.
- In the Internet Properties dialog box, click the Connections tab.
- Click the Setup button. The New Connection Wizard starts.
- On the Welcome to the New Connection Wizard page, click Next.
- Click Connect to the Internet, and then click Next.
- Click Set up my connection manually, and then click Next.
- Click Connect using a broadband connection that is always on, and then click Next.
- On the Completing the New Connection Wizard page, click Finish.
- Exit Control Panel and test the internet. You might need to restart the computer.


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I found this great idea for a baby gift on Pinterest and wanted to share it with you!
(Here is the link to the original idea from chicacircle.com–so creative!)
Onesies and socks are rolled together to make a cute box of 'cupcakes'!!!
I started by buying a fun display box for cupcakes and some large cupcake liners from Hobby Lobby. I found some adorable onesies and socks and was ready to go to work. (Solid color socks work best but they were difficult to find. Also, the onesies that I used are 3 month size. Anything larger would probably be difficult to fit into the cupcake liners.)
Fold the onesie into thirds and place a rolled sock at one end. Roll up the onesie with the sock sticking up a bit from the center, as shown below.
Place the rolled onesie into the cupcake liner and place in the box.
Continue making 'cupcakes' until you have filled the box. (I even rolled several socks together to make one of the cupcakes, since I didn't have six onesies.)
Sometimes the wrapping makes the gift, don't ya think????


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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
212th Inspire Me Tuesday
86 comments:
Thanks so much for hosting, Marty!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting, Marty. Have a great week, and a happy Easter! :)ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for hosting Marty <3 Have a wonderful week and very Happy Easter!ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting - Appreciate what you do.ReplyDelete
Oh, how amazing is that knockoff lamp!! Oh, and that black and yellow table - wow!! Good ones this week, Marty. Thanks for hosting.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for hosting! Marty...hugs. C. (HHL)ReplyDelete
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Thanks so much for hosting, Marty!
Hoping you have a beautiful week and a Happy Easter!
Thanks for hosting Marty! I adore your marble eggs. I have never seen anything like it before. They are just beautiful!ReplyDelete
Have a wonderful Easter, Marty! :) Thank you for hosting! :)ReplyDelete
Thank you for hosting Marty! Wishing you a Happy Easter!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for hosting Marty! Hoping you have a Happy Easter.ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting us Marty! I'm off to check some of the links and that really nice knock off PB lamp!ReplyDelete
Wonderful features Marty! Thanks for hosting and Happy Easter!ReplyDelete
So many beautiful features! I'm going to go over & check them out. Thanks for hosting, Marty!ReplyDelete
Marty, hope you have a Happy Easter weekend. Thanks for hosting.ReplyDelete
Goodness Goodness, so many wildly creative people gather here Marty! Thanks so much and Happy Easter to you and your family~ReplyDelete
All the featured guests posts look marvelous, dear friend!!!
Thank you for hosting Inspire Me Tuesday each week!!!
I always draw multiple inspirations from A Stroll Thru Life!!!
Thanks for hosting Marty! Always so inspiring... Have a great week!ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting, Marty! Have a wonderful week and a very Happy Easter to you and your family!~hugs, PoppyReplyDelete
Great inspiration! Thanks for hosting!ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting, Marty, and Happy Easter week to you!ReplyDelete
thanks for always hosting a great party! Have a wonderful Easter week!ReplyDelete
There are so many great features this week I don't know which one to click on first. Thank you for hosting.ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting Marty, and thanks for stopping by:-)ReplyDelete
Marty, so much inspiration, so little time! I love that PB knockoff lamp, and I'm always a sucker for a pretty tablescape - so cute! Thanks for hosting - what a tough job it must be going through each one and selecting favorites - all winners! Have a great week!ReplyDelete
Thank you for hosting, Marty. I hope you have a blessed Easter.ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting, Marty!ReplyDelete
Thank you for hosting. Those features are such cute eggs.ReplyDelete
Shannon ~ bohemianjunktion.com
You chose such beautiful features, Marty. I'm so honored to one of them. Thank you so much. Your link ups are so intriguing and you are a wonderful hostess. Thank you again, and have a great week!ReplyDelete
Happy Easter~
Beautiful features Marty! Thanks for hosting and Happy Easter. Hugs, GailReplyDelete
Thanks so much Marty for hosting the party. Best wishes for the Easter holiday.ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting Marty! Have a Happy Easter!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for hosting and have a wonderful Easter week... CathyReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting sweet Marty. have a blessed holy week.ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting the party Marty and have a nice week and Easter!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the invite :) I would love for you to linkup to my Friday T.G.I.F. linky party @ mamasblogcentral.com Have a great week!ReplyDelete
Marty, thank you for the wonderful party and hope you have a nice week!ReplyDelete
Beautiful features, Marty! Love the bumble bee setting! Thanks so much for hosting and have a lovely week!ReplyDelete
Happy Easter!
Those are great features! I love those glitter eggs! Thanks for hosting, Marty! Hope you have a blessed week!ReplyDelete
Thank you for hosting :) I hope you have a great week!ReplyDelete
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Thanks for hosting Mary!! Hope you have a wonderful week:)ReplyDelete
Great features, Marty! Thanks for hosting the linky. laurieReplyDelete
Thanks so much for hosting Marty. So many beautiful posts and your picks were terrific.ReplyDelete
Have a wonderful week and Happy Easter.
Marty, it is always a pleasure to link with your party. Thanks for being a wonderful host. Have a great week!ReplyDelete
So many beautiful eggs, and I love that monkey fist lamp! Have a Happy Easter Marty! ~AnnReplyDelete
Tarnished Royalty
Have a lovely Easter, Marty! Thanks for the party - so many beautiful features... the glitter eggs caught my eye :)ReplyDelete
Autumn hugs from Australia♥ ~Pernilla
Thanks for letting me join in on the fun!ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting the party Marty :-)ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for including my spring kitchen nook this week! I hope you have a wonderful Easter, Marty!ReplyDelete
I love that elegant Easter egg! Thank you so much for hosting dear Marty! May you have a very blessed Holy week and Easter ahead.ReplyDelete
I love the features, Marty! Thanks for hosting!...hugs...DebbieReplyDelete
Thanks for another great party, Marty! LOVE that knot lamp! Wow! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelleReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting, Marty. Have a wonderful Easter.ReplyDelete
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Marty what a great party! It's my first time here and I want to thank you very much for inviting me! I am now following you :-)ReplyDelete
Hi Marty! Thanks for hosting your party for us! I love the eggs that you featured AND I love your marble eggs that you placed around your Bunny tureen...so pretty.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 14, 2014 at 8:22 PM
Marty, Thanks for inviting me! I'm sharing my favorite recipes for kid-friendly stuffed muffins and tomato onion jam.ReplyDelete
Hi, Marty! So glad to join you this week. Thank you!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for the party...wishing you a very blessed and happy Easter!ReplyDelete
XO Barbara
Thanks, Marty! So glad to be partying with you!ReplyDelete
Wonderful features...ReplyDelete
Happy Easter...
Hugs from D´Box
//CC girl
So many pretties to choose from this week Marty. Thank you dear lady for making this a great place to come party each and every week.ReplyDelete
Hi Marty, I need to get on the ball doing eggs with my kids! Thanks so much for hosting and Happy Easter to you!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for hosting, Marty!! have a Happy Easter!ReplyDelete
That knotted lamp really turned out neat! Happy Easter Week Marty:@)ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting, Marty! Great features this week!ReplyDelete
love and blessings~
Lynda @ Gates of Crystal
Thanks for hosting, Marty!ReplyDelete
Just been visiting and enjoying some of this weeks linkups, and must say there is so much talent out there! Thanks for hosting my friend and have a blessed Easter!ReplyDelete
Thank you for the feature Marty- you're such a sweetheart! I am late to the party but I made it! Love that Pottery Barn lamp knock-off- how amazing is that! Have a Blessed Easter Marty- hugs, LizReplyDelete
Thank you for hosting, gorgeous features and always great links!ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting and thank you for the invite to your party! Have a wonderful week!ReplyDelete
I'm enjoying all of the wonderful features and links for Easter and spring...thank you for hosting! Wishing you a wonderful week!ReplyDelete
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Hi Marty! I found myself nodding my head as I was looking through your features because most of them were my favorites when I was browsing through the links at the party last week too. I especially loved the rope lamp. Thanks for hosting again this week and wishing you a Happy Easter!ReplyDelete
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Such nice Easter features especially the garden items used in a basket. Thanks for hosting!ReplyDelete
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Jet.com, an eCommerce firm aiming to topple Amazon has raised a whopping $350 million of fresh equity in latest funding. As per Recode, the company has verbal commitment for another $150 million. The latest round led by Fidelity Investments along with previous investors places the eCommerce startup at a valuation of $1.35 billion.
Jet's spokesperson has declined to disclose the names of existing investors who participated in the round, but its earlier investors include Alibaba, Google Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures. Until now, Jet.com has raised $570 million, which is expected to climb to $720 million once it closes the anticipated funding.
The startup has been in the news right from pre-inception when it raised $220 million before selling a single product. Founded by former Amazon executive, Marc Lore, the startup plans to utilize the raised capital for marketing, customer support, and hiring as it aims to increase its customer base to compete with other US eCommerce players like Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
Started in July, Jet has been trying unique ways to attract customers like its"Smart Cart" pricing model where buyers get discounts on adding more items to a single shipment, waiving the right to return orders, and using debit card than credit. Initially, it followed Costco's business model where it would solely earn from the membership fee aiming to offer 10% to 15% lower prices to customers.
But less than three months after its launch, it changed its business model and waived off the $50 subscription membership fee which it earlier proposed to be the only source of profit. The company is even eyeing on an O2O model where customers can order online and pick up from offline stores of its retail partners. This could be a move to compete with Amazon's faster shipping.
The backing comes just in time when the eCommerce firm is ready for the festive season. Infact, the startup needs solid investment in order to compete head to head with Amazon. Although the startup is said to have around 50,000 buyers till now, the real question that lies is how sustainable is its business model and whether it will be profitable or not.


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Mid Ulster Council's planning committee tonight deferred making a decision on a controversial commercial waste digestion plant at Ballynakelly village, near Coalisland, which has attracted 500 objections.
About 30 residents attended the meeting at Magherafelt to object to the application for Callan Renewables which has already received planning permission.
A planning officer told the meeting that it was still their opinion to approve the application with conditions including that the development commences within five years and the access to the site is improved.
But committee members decided that they wanted to find out more information about how waste digestion plants operated at first hand, and asked for arrangements to be made for a visit to a similar plant as well as to the Ballynakelly site.
DUP Councillor Clement Cuthbertson called on members to refuse the application, claiming a waste plant would change the character of Ballynakelly forever.
He said the plant would bring no benefit to the local area and expressed concerns on health and safety grounds, pointing out that the children's play park was "only over the hedge from it."
Ulster Unionist Party Councillor Kenneth Reid also called for the application to be refused.
He said people had to ask themselves "would they like this on their doorstep."
Councillor Reid claimed lorries using the plant would "wreck the roads" and spillages could endanger the health of residents.
Ballynakelly Residents' spokesperson Kenneth Montgomery also asked the committee to refuse the planning application
He highlighted the various concerns local people had about the impact the development would have on their quality of life.
But an agent for Callan Renewables stressed the application was fully compliant with all the planning policies and the developer was making a £3m investment in the Mid Ulster Council area which would regenerate renewable energy.
Sinn Fein Councillor Cathal Mallaghan suggested the committee "go out on a visit to one of these sites" to see for themselves what goes on before making an educated decision.
SDLP Councillor Sharon McAleer said it would also be of benefit to hear from an expert who could address any worries they might have about such developments.


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Three persons, including two women, were burnt alive and nine others suffered burn wounds when a high tension electricity wire fell on a bus in Erwakatra area of Auraiya district on 27-07-2014. The chief minister has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of deceased and ordered suspension of the junior engineer of the power department. The tragedy occurred while the bus was on its way to Auraiya from Chhibramau area in Kannauj. The injured persons have been admitted to the district hospital and nearby private hospitals.
The residents of the area watched the tragic accident helplessly till the supply to the high tension wire was cut off. The rescue operation began after supply was disconnected.
The incident led to protests by the people. The agitators started throwing stones on the passing vehicles and police.
The incident took place around 10 am. "The bus driver tried to reverse the vehicle when it hit an electricity pole and the high tension wire fell on it. The vehicle then caught fire," circle officer Rajiv Kumar said.
Two bodies have been identified so far. The identification of other bodies is going on. The relatives and family members of passengers have arrived. The bodies of Jeevani Devi (50) and Kamla Devi (40) have been handed to their family members. Efforts are on to identify the third body.
District magistrate Mala Srivastava and other officials rushed to the spot and supervised the rescue operation. "The ADM City would conduct a probe. The ARTO had been asked to check the papers of the bus to find out whether it had a permit," Srivastava said.
Sources informed that around 50 passengers were travelling in the bus when the incident took place.
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav had announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the family members of those who died and Rs 50,000 for the injured persons. He directed to extend best possible medical aid to those undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Source- TOI


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