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Year in Review
This time last year I was planning my 2012 goals, and so I am feeling like this is an obvious time of review. I have had mixed results this year, but overall I do believe I am in a better spot than I was last year, which has got to be a positive. I might
Making Greener Cleaners
I'd like to thank The Accidental Hippy for inviting me to post today. Life can get pretty crazy and I love the concept of slowing down, casting off unnecessary 'stuff' and living a life mindful of our impact on others as well as the planet. There have been some inspiring posts right here on this
The Golden Ticket – Could I Be a Charlie Bucket?
Hello Blogger Events are giving away the chance to attend the first "Say Hello Workshop" – a 7 hour event to learn more about blogging. As a newly re-energised/re-directioned blogger the event caught my attention, however, at the time I was not working and money was tight and I was having a hard time justifying
Making a Sheet (or Book) Bag – Part 1
I finally managed to secure some day care so that I could get back to (part time) work, which is a huge relief for me as the budget was starting to get a bit scary. Unfortunately it was not my preferred option of home based Family Day Care, but in a long day care centre.
We Keep On Eating – Meal Plan 29th January – 11th February
Meal planning is still progressing relatively well. We had a few unplanned/leftover meals mostly due to celebrating Miss Squid's Birthday and not having the energy to cook properly. We also had an unplanned "take away (out)" meal for Miss Squid's actual Birthday – is anyone surprised that when you ask a 3 year old what
Crockpot Vegetarian Lasagne – Our Take
It had been a long time since I had seen a recipe that was interesting enough for me to want to try it (other than as a "one day" project). This was a recipe that felt like it could fit into our style of eating as a semi-regular addition to our regular dining repertoire
Welcome to Cheap Tuesday Tips
For some time now Australian retailers and entertainment venues have been trying to lure customers our of their homes on Tuesdays with discounted rates which are colloquially known as "Cheap Tuesdays" (or "Tight a*$ed Tuesday" for the less genteelly inclined). This offer is largely dominated by movie theatres and restaurants located around them – most
What a Start!
The blog was officially launched today, and I have been overwhelmed with the support, thank you. I'm here to do another meal planner post so here goes… Last fortnight's planning went well, we made a few adjustments but did not have to have to go back to the supermarket after the big shop which is
Lots of things have been happening in my life that seem to have converged in a serendipitous way. This has led to contemplation and a commitment to change a fair few different but linked areas in my life.. My goals for 2012 are: I want to not buy anything new that is not necessary
Well. It's been nearly a year since I have posted. My excuse is I've been somewhat busy and/or tired for most of the past year. I do however have a few projects to work on, so I hope I can remedy that. With Squiddley's arrival life has changed dramatically. Life with a child does tend


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By KATHRYN FLAGG
MIDDLEBURY — Democrat Tom Costello aims to topple incumbent Republican Brian Dubie in this year's race for lieutenant governor with a platform that calls for economic assistance for Vermont seniors, a vigorous debate about the future of the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor and a focus on positive ways to attract business to the state.
The 63-year-old Brattleboro lawyer and veteran state representative is up against Dubie, who has served three terms as the state's lieutenant governor, after winning out against Nate Freeman of Northfield in of the two contested statewide primaries last month.
"Our present administration is not dealing specifically and effectively with these problems which are solvable," said Costello, who jumped into the race in June after learning that Dubie was running unopposed.
Costello was born and raised in Rutland, and graduated from Mount St. Joseph's High School in 1963. He attended St. Michael's College in Colchester, and after graduating enlisted as a first lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam, where he received a Bronze Star with a Combat V for valor and a Purple Heart.
After returning from Vietnam, Costello earned a degree from Boston University Law School in 1974, and moved back to Rutland, where he practiced law until 1980. During that time, Costello began his political career in 1976 as a Rutland City representative in the Vermont House. He served until 1980, when he moved to Brattleboro, where he later started his own law firm, Costello Law Offices.
Costello represented Brattleboro for an additional three terms in the legislature from 1994 to 2000. He was the chair of the judiciary committee from 1994 until 1998, and also served on a special legislative committee investigating Vermont State Police practices.
By JOHN FLOWERS
MIDDLEBURY — Vermont Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie is seeking to win another two-year term with a proposed agenda that includes working to increase renewable energy sources in the state, crafting more sustainable state budgets in view of declining revenues, and enacting tougher laws on sex offenders.
Dubie, 49, is seeking his fourth consecutive term as lieutenant governor. The Essex Junction Republican faces major party opposition this year from Democrat Tom Costello (see story, Page 1A).
In an extensive interview on Tuesday at the Addison Independent, Dubie discussed his priorities for the next biennium, offering more of what he says he has delivered to Vermonters. He touted a six-year record in which he says he pushed for the creation of more "green" and high-tech jobs in Vermont, diversification of the state's energy sources, a bolstering of aid and services for the elderly and needy in the face of surging fuel prices, and harsher penalties for those convicted of sexually assaulting children.
Dubie has condensed his accomplishments into a binder he titled "Lt. Governor's Logbook: A Record of Success." The latest edition includes 122 pages of text evoking Dubie's vision for the state and initiatives he has supported to attain that vision.
"(The Logbook) gets thicker every year," said Dubie, a Vermont Air National Guard veteran and current American Airlines pilot.
The Vermont lieutenant governor's primary duties include presiding over the state Senate and casting the deciding vote in the case of a tie. But Dubie said he has tried to take a more visible, active role during the past six years by:
The following seven questions, along with a requested word limit, were asked of each local candidate for the Vermont House.
The questions are not repeated in the context of each candidate's response, but are recalled by subject at the beginning of each answer.
Election Day is Nov. 4.
1) HEALTHCARE: The state's Catamount Health plan is up and running, are you satisfied that it is meeting its goals and, if not, what additional steps should the state take to expand health care coverage? (Maximum 150 words.)
2) ELECTRICITY: The expiration of Vermont's contracts with its two big electricity providers, Hydro-Quebec and Vermont Yankee, is looming. And there are concerns about re-licensing Yankee. What should Vermont do to meet its energy needs? (150 words.)
3) AGRICULTURE: What state-level supports and policies regarding family farms would you promote as a legislator? (150 words.)
4) PROPERTY TAXES: The idea of a property tax cap to limit the rise in school spending has been suggested, but such reductions in funds could diminish the quality of education in our schools over time. How do you solve that dilemma? (150 words.)
5) HEATING: Vermonters are worried about how they will pay to heat their homes and gas up their cars this winter. What can the Legislature and state government do to help? (150 words.)
6) ECONOMY: State government is cutting back as tax revenues fall short of expectations. What can state government do to improve the Vermont economy? (150 words.)
7) SINGLE ISSUE: Discuss an issue of importance to you that you would work to address if elected. (100 words.)
BRISTOL — After serving as a local civic leader for years, lifelong Bristol resident John "Peeker" Heffernan, 46, has turned his eye on statewide politics for the first time.
The current selectman and fire chief is throwing his cap into the ring in the race for a seat in the Vermont House of Representatives, running as a Republican against Addison-4 Representative District incumbents Michael Fisher and David Sharpe, both Democrats.
Heffernan came to the decision to run just weeks ago, he said, after weighing the advice of close friends, family members and neighbors.
"There are a number of people whose opinion I value, and I've spoken with them," said Heffernan. "The first question is, 'Do you feel that I can do this job and do it adequately?' And I haven't had anybody tell me that they don't think that I should do it, that they don't think that I can get a handle on how it works and do a good job."
Heffernan is no stranger to civic leadership. He's served on the Bristol selectboard since 2001. Before joining the selectboard he sat on the town's equipment committee, and he's also headed up the Bristol Recreation Club as president. And, after 18 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Bristol fire department, he was elected the department's fire chief in January.
His term as selectman is up this year — but regardless of the outcome of the state race, he hopes to continue to play a role in local politics.
"No matter what happens I'll still be looking to represent the people of Bristol on the selectboard," said Heffernan.
His experience on the selectboard has been a positive one, he said.
"I didn't have an agenda when I got on, and I still don't," said Heffernan. "I got on to try to make a difference for Bristol."
That same philosophy applies to his candidacy for state office.
Will Stevens and John Hill are the candidates for the seat in the Addison-Rutland-1 district, which includes Orwell, Shoreham, Whiting and Benson.
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The new series of casual shoes are designed in the popular loafer style with a short row of white laces. The unisex design comes in Salad Green or Orange top fabric colors with the addition of Coral Rose for women and Dark Royal for men. Inside, Merrell provides comfort via a premium air-cushioned insole.
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How to Build and Deploy a Winning Content Strategy
To create and deliver content that rivets your audience, you have to start with one thing: a plan. A solid content strategy will keep you on track all the way from inception to reception. As Hannah Smith at Distilled puts it:
"If you skip the strategy and head straight to delivery you're in danger of creating content which could either confuse or alienate your audience, or fail to reach them at all."
But what is content strategy, exactly? The team at Brain Traffic has come up with a simple way to break it down. Their Content Strategy Quad focuses on four main areas:
- Substance
- Structure
- Workflow
- Governance
Let's spend a little time looking at each. By following these steps, you can learn to not only plan an airtight content strategy, but to artfully execute it as you manage your team of freelance content creators.
"Content strategy plans for valuable, findable, meaningful content." - UX Booth
The word "content" has many meanings. It can refer to insightful blog posts, entertaining videos, educational infographics, and more. Fortunately, you don't have to do it all. In fact, you shouldn't. Instead, focus your strategy to find the best content for your brand.
It all starts with your audience. Who exactly is it that you're speaking to? Do the research on the various demographics of your audience. Often times, businesses make detailed buyer personas to represent their different customers. Consider the interests and priorities of the people who follow your brand.
Once you have a good idea of who's listening and what they care about, then you can determine what kind of content they enjoy. Are your users interested in podcast interviews with industry experts? Do they prefer blog posts with tips, tricks, and illustrations? Or perhaps they're looking for instructional videos. Ask them. Let them know you're listening, and whatever you choose to create, be consistent in tailoring it to your customers.
At the same time, you have to consider what your brand's message is. What are you trying to convey about who you are and what you offer? Your brand might be the wise sage that offers inspirational advice. Or you might be the fun, outside-the-box innovator. Establishing your message not only affects what topics to cover and which formats to use, but also informs your voice. Your tone and style should match your message. Plan this out so you can remain consistent throughout your content.
"Quality has become the #1 ranking factor in Google" -Neil Patel
Many layers go into making quality content. Yes, the writing has to be well-crafted. Your designs need to pop and your images need to shine. But even the snappiest posts aren't going to climb the Google mountain if you don't also lay out a structure for creation and distribution.
First, consider how you're going to format, display, and curate your content. Just as the tone of your writing needs to match your message and identity, so does your assembly and layout. Is your content organized by topic, by medium, or by season? A news site may place the latest events front and center, but you might prioritize the stories that are most popular.
Second, figure out guidelines for your SEO. Come up with a strategy for how to utilize inbound links, or backlinks. Figure out which keywords to implement, where to place them, and how often. What about tags? Hashtags? Metadata? Each one of these pieces plays a role in how you appear in search results, and how credible your content will be—to computers and humans alike.
Finally, determine where you're going to share your content, and how often. Especially if you're juggling several formats and platforms, it's best to create a system and stick to it. This might mean a weekly post on your home blog, daily posts on Instagram, and bi-monthly episodes on YouTube. Again, investigate your audience's preferences, and follow best practices.
"We saved an average of 74 minutes of staff time on every blog post we produced after we moved our process to a content marketing platform." -Content Marketing Institute
Once you've made plans for the content itself, the next step is to create a plan for your team. Creating great content takes a lot of time and energy, Make sure to create focused guidelines and standards for how to manage your freelancers, and for what they should expect on their end.
Put systems in place for each phase of your content strategy. From planning to creation to distribution, you should have processes and protocols that everyone adheres to. How many people do you need to fill each role in a project, and what is each person's part in the workflow? To keep track of it all, establish a content calendar that everyone can follow.
Which other tools are you going to use to collaborate with your freelance team? When people are getting lost in unending email threads, scattered text messages, and conflicting calendars, it's difficult to keep everyone on the same wavelength. Unify your workflow by creating a system early on. A Freelance Management System like Bonsai can go a long way in centralizing the flow of information.
Set down expectations for time management. What is the standard timeline to create a given piece of content? What is the expected turnaround time for each freelancer when they receive an assignment? How are you setting deadlines, and then tracking and managing them across your team? The more you standardize these details, the less surprises you'll run into.
"A huge part of content strategy actually has nothing to do with content itself. It's about people." -Gather Content
Your systems are in place. Your plans are laid out. You're ready to go, right? Not so fast. There's one last piece of your content strategy to plan out: how to keep things organized as you move forward. Governance is all about roles, decision-making, and changes over time.
Because there are so many moving pieces, it's helpful to define everyone's roles. When each freelancer knows their roles and responsibilities in the overall process, they develop a sense of ownership and development their area of expertise. From your in-house management to the most distributed of contractors, get everyone aligned on the chain of command. This helps to avoid redundancy, miscommunication, and conflict.
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Spring may have just arrived, but many residents are already thinking about their summer bodies.
News 12 spoke with personal trainer Nicole Vitale, who explains how to create a home gym for under $100.
Resistance bands can be purchased for cheap and have multiple uses, she says.
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Judge William Downing delivers his ruling from the bench finding Comcast is not responsible for a brutal assault on a teenager in 2013 after installing a home security system without a basement window sensor. Click here to see video from the trial.
Seattle — Cable giant Comcast Corp. did not install a defective security system that two homeowners said failed to stop attackers from entering their basement and torturing their son with a machete, a Washington state court judge ruled Monday, finding that the system functioned properly and that the boy's father didn't take time to read the instruction manual.
Judge William Downing delivered his ruling from the bench following a two-week non-jury trial, saying that although 18-year-old Deep and his parents Leena and Manoj endured a horrific experience, the "Xfinity Home" security system installed by Comcast contractor Pioneer Cable Inc. could have prevented the attack had Manoj chosen to arm a basement motion detector.
The Rawats sued Comcast for negligence and breach of contract after their son was assaulted in 2013 and the alarm system failed to go off due to being set to "stay" mode. They claimed a Pioneer installation technician misrepresented to Leena that a basement motion detector would be armed in "stay" mode, and that there was no need to install an additional sensor on the basement window.
Their attorneys asked Judge Downing to award the Rawat family $9.5 million for their pain and suffering as a result of the attack and Deep's lingering injuries.
However Judge Downing said that orientation documents provided to the Rawats explicitly directed them to review a glossy user's manual that included instructions on how to arm the basement motion sensor by setting the system to its "away" mode, saying that Manoj disregarded that advice and put the manual in a drawer without reading it.
"This was sound advice that any prudent consumer of a new waffle iron, laptop computer, vehicle or security system should be expected to follow," Judge Downing said, according to a Courtroom View Network webcast of the trial.
Judge Downing rejected arguments that it was too counterintuitive to expect Manoj to set the alarm system to "away" mode while remaining in the house, noting that many widely used products include similarly confusing instructions. He pointed out that the Windows operating system designed by Manoj's employer Microsoft Corp. asks users to turn off their computer by going to the "start" menu.
Manoj armed the system in "stay" mode on October 11, 2013 and went to sleep, according to his complaint. During the early morning hours he heard a noise in the house and checked the status of the security system on his remote keypad from an upstairs bedroom, but the system didn't indicate any problems. He went back to sleep thinking the noise was from nearby construction.
Meanwhile Vincent Sisounong and Blessing Gainey, who prosecutors later said wanted to kill someone purely for pleasure, had entered the house through the basement window and grabbed Deep from his bedroom and tried to hack off his limbs. Deep managed to trigger a car alarm with a remote control, which caused the attackers to flee. His parents then awoke and found him in the basement with severe injuries.
Deep was rushed into surgery at a nearby hospital, and his attackers were later each sentenced to 25 years in prison.
The Rawats had claimed that Pioneer's technician was responsible for the configuration of the security system selected by Leena, including the decision not to include an additional window sensor, but Judge Downing said contract documents signed by Leena showed she approved the system as installed.
"Each of these documents was duly signed by Ms. Rawat and by these signatures she confirmed that she was authorized to make installation decisions and that the installation work had been satisfactorily completed at her direction," Judge Downing said.
He added that while consumers could reasonably be expected to rely on the advice of company technicians, that doesn't mean they aren't responsible for ensuring the product they purchase meets their needs.
"[Tradesman reliance] does not by itself relieve the customer of the responsibility of making an informed purchase decision, and after the purchase following up reasonably," Judge Downing said. "Mere reliance does not serve to graft new vague terms onto every contract for a transaction."
Comcast spokeswoman Jenni Moyer told CVN that the company is satisfied with the court's decision.
"We continue to express our sympathies to the Rawat family, and are grateful that the criminals who committed this horrible crime were brought to justice," Moyer said. "While no home alarm system from any provider can prevent a crime, experts on both sides agree that our home security system functioned properly the night of the attack."
Attorneys for the Rawat family did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The case is Rawat v. Comcast Broadband Security LLC, et al., case number 14-2-05344-4-SEA, in King County Superior Court.
The Rawats are represented by Ken Friedman and Roger Davidheiser of Friedman Rubin.
The defendants are represented by Sally Metteer of Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson, Jeffrey Daly of Preg O'Donnell & Gillett PLLC, and by Timothy Pastore and Megan Uhle of Duval & Stachenfeld LLP.
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Many if you may have seen the collection in stores already. The collaboration Christmas 2009 collection between Shu Uemura and famous Japanese Designer Tsumori Chisato. This will be a hit with cat lovers as well as suckers for cute-sy packaging. The colours in the palettes are pretty much wearable on usual occasions too even thought this is a Xmas collection. The 3 makeup pouches (two of which comes as a set with either 3 mini lip glosses or travel sized brushes) are also very pretty. Go pick your fancy. The kira-kilash has eight parts of false lashes each with either white or black diamantes. You can use them all at one go for high drama or just one part at the outer corners of the eyes over regular falsies for some sparkle.
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By: Gracyn Lierz and John Siess
September 17, 2017
The Nemaha Central Middle School cross country team, traveled to Jackson Heights for their third meet of the cross country season. The schools competing in this competition were Jackson Heights, Jefferson West, Holton, Royal Valley, McLouth, and Atchison County Community. Elena Gonzalez was the only girl running for NC and she received twelfth place out of 21 girls, with a time of 19:11.
In the boys division, Isaac Lueger finished twenty-fourth with a time of 16:48, Brandon Rogers thirtieth place with a time of 18:07, Jack Holthaus earned thirty-first place with a time of 18:14, and Owen Carpenter finished forty-second place with a time of 21:16. There were 44 runners in the middle school boys division.
Isaac Lueger said, "I think I did pretty good considering there was over 40 kids and I was seventh in my age group."
Overall, the NC cross country team did a fantastic job for their third meet of the season.


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WASHINGTON, June 5, 2013 – The Federal Voting Assistance Program exists to help military and overseas citizen voters overcome unique obstacles they may face, the program's acting director told the U.S. Civil Rights Commission.
Matt Boehmer said that while states and localities remain in charge of administering elections, FVAP promotes awareness of upcoming elections with a focus on service members' and overseas U.S. citizens' right to vote using the absentee ballot, and eliminating barriers for those who chose to exercise their voting rights.
"As Congress and courts have repeatedly affirmed, voting is an individual's most fundamental political right," he said.
Traditionally, he added, voting is an interaction between individual citizens who receive, mark and cast a ballot in a state or local government that distributes, collects and counts the ballots, and Congress created a set of protections to untangle voting difficulties absent military members and U.S. citizens experience.
The recently amended Military Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, known as the MOVE Act, ensures military members and overseas citizens have ample time to receive, vote and return their absentee ballots, Boehmer said. Specifically, states must send a blank ballot to voters at least 45 days before every federal election and the law allows them to offer that blank ballot electronically.
"Military members are provided the opportunity to apply for voter registration or request an absentee ballot at each transition point in their military careers," Boehmer said. Defense Department guidance requires voting assistance to be included in administrative in- and out-processing activities of both reporting and detaching personnel, and service members transitioning out of the military are advised to notify their local election official of their change in status, he added.
Voters seeking assistance will find myriad resources, including a professional call center, well-trained voting assistance officers and an information-rich portal featuring intuitive, automated tools to assist with voter registration completion and ballot application forms, Boehmer said.
"During the 2012 election, more than 880,000 voters used the site to download federal postcard applications, which [are] used for simultaneous voter registration as well as absentee ballot requests," he told the commission. "All of these resources are continually updated to reflect state-specific absentee voting rules and local election contact information."
To assist service members during preparation for the 2012 election, Boehmer noted, the Federal Voting Assistance Program conducted in-person voting and voting assistance officer training at 81 locations worldwide, in addition to developing self-paced online training resources.
In collaboration with the Office of Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, FVAP officials also developed a specialized guide and checklist to address the voting-related needs of military members injured in combat.
During 2012, FVAP's outreach included 18.4 million emails reminding service members to register to vote and to request their absentee ballot, Boehmer said.
With some 20 million page views in 2012 and an ever-growing presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, the voting assistance program's efforts target 18-to-24-year-old voters who make up a large portion of the military, and like their general population counterparts, have less experience and familiarity with the voting process, Boehmer explained.
In addition to assisting voters directly and supporting military services, FVAP works with states and local election administrators to support their efforts to improve services for absentee military and overseas voters. "Since 2009, more than 40 state legislatures have enacted reforms to their state election code, making the absentee process simpler and more accessible to voters," he said. And in the 2012 election, all 50 states emailed blank absentee ballots to military and overseas voters, compared to only 13 in the 2008 election, he noted.
Ultimately, Boehmer said, voting is fundamentally an individual's choice and a personal responsibility.
"But for those members of the uniformed services, their families, and our U.S. citizens living overseas who want to vote, I firmly believe that the voting resources have never been better."


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Oy, Elephants! By: Deborah Stevenson Illustrated by: Morgan Spicer Publisher: Aperture Press Publication Date: December 2017 ISBN: 978-0-9995158-1-5 Reviewed by: Amy Lignor As most kids will agree, visiting grandparents is absolutely awesome! Think about it…you're talking home cooking, extra treats (that Mom always says 'no' to), and so much more. Joel is one of those lucky buggers who is spending his school break with Grandma Gussie and Grandpa Morris at their home in Florida. A place called Delray Retirement Village. Now…there are a few downsides to the visit, like always getting your cheeks pinched; and life can get a little boring when everyone goes to bed so early, but Joel is hoping beyond hope that he will have an adventure. As soon as Joel arrives, his wonderful grandparents are right there to greet him (and, yes, pinch those cheeks of his). But once the pinching is over with, Joel smiles as they drive to the retirement community to begin their visit. The home cooked meal is awesome, as expected, but just as a bit of boredom is about to arrive, a moving van bigger than any Joel has ever seen pulls up on the cul-de-sac and parks. Out comes two extremely large elephants, moving into one of the houses across the street. There is a massive 'buzz' all about the retirement community in regards to the new residents, but Morris and Gussie go right over to introduce themselves and welcome their new neighbors. The


text: Syria has submitted a new 100-day plan for the removal of its chemical weapons after failing to meet a February 5 deadline, but the international mission overseeing the operation believes it can be done in a shorter timeframe, diplomats have said. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) executive committee met on Friday in The Hague to discuss the joint OPCW and UN mission amid growing international frustration at Damascus falling behind on its commitments, the Reuters news agency reported. Former Republican Senator Richard Lugar speaks to Al Jazeera on Syria's chemical removal plan. The Syrian government, locked in a three-year-old war with rebels seeking President Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, failed to meet the February 5 OPCW deadline to move all of its declared chemical substances and precursors out of the country. The final deadline under the OPCW plan is for all of Syria's declared chemical materials to be destroyed by June 30. "The Syrian 100-day plan for removal of the chemicals, on which we have been briefed, is not adequate," Philip Hall, head of the British Foreign Office Counter Proliferation Department, told the OPCW, according to a copy of his statement. "We now urge the Syrian authorities to accept the proposals submitted by the Operational Planning Group that provide for removal in a much shorter timeframe, without compromising on security." A senior UN diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the international mission believes the operation can be carried out before the end of March, adding that Syria's proposed end of May deadline would not leave enough time for the chemicals to be destroyed before the end of June. The OPCW declined to comment on Syria's proposal. US annoyance The US has sent the MV Cape Ray, a ship outfitted with special equipment to neutralise the worst of Syria's chemicals at sea, and says it will need 90 days to complete the destruction. "The international community has put into place everything that is necessary for transport and destruction of these chemicals," said Robert Mikulak, US ambassador to the OPCW. "Sufficient equipment and material has been provided to Syria. The ships to carry the chemicals away from Syria are waiting. "The US ship to destroy CW agent and precursors is now in the region and waiting. Commercial facilities to destroy other chemicals have been selected and contracts awarded. "They are waiting. And yet Syria continues to drag its feet," he said. UN disarmament chief Angela Kane said on Thursday in New York that any new plan would need to be endorsed by the OPCW and the UN Security Council. 'Delays are not insurmountable' The deal for Syria to give up its chemical weapons, brokered by the US and Russia, was enshrined in a UN Security Council resolution in September. The resolution does not authorise automatic punitive action in the form of military strikes or sanctions if Syria does not comply. At Russia's insistence, the resolution makes clear a second council decision would be needed for that. The worst chemicals are supposed to be destroyed by the end of March and the rest of the arsenal by the end of June. Sigrid Kaag, head of the international mission, said earlier this month that she did not believe the Syrian government was intentionally delaying the removal of its arsenal, but that accelerated cooperation was vital to meet the mid-year deadline. "Intermediate milestones ideally should have been met, they have not been met, there are delays," she said. "Delays are not insurmountable. Delays have a reason, there's a rationale, there's a context." SOURCE: Al Jazeera and agencies Politics Middle East US & Canada Russia Syria's Civil War


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Reports: Indian Artist Sanyal Dies
Bhabesh Chandra Sanyal, a painter and sculptor whose work ranged from landscapes and pictures of animals to people in social settings, died at his home in the Indian capital. He was 101.
Sanyal died Thursday, newspaper reports said.
Despite his age, he continued to paint and exhibit until a year ago, said Aruna Bhowmick, art critic for The Statesman newspaper.
He won several national and international awards and was made an honorary citizen of Baltimore in 1988 and honorary fellow of the Russian Center for Science and Culture in 2001, The Hindustan Times newspaper said.
Born in the remote northeastern state of Assam, Sanyal learned his craft at the Government School of Art in Calcutta.
He founded the Lahore School of Art in 1936, in what later became Pakistan. The British colonial rulers forced him to quit as vice principal of the Mayo School of Arts in India for accepting a request to make a bust of Lala Lajpat Rai, a leader of India's independence movement.
He returned to India after the subcontinent was divided at independence and Pakistan was created as a separate nation in 1947.
He set up a forum for arts, known as Delhi Shilpi Chakra, which developed the post-independence art style of the Indian capital, and he headed the Fine Arts Department of the New Delhi College of Art.
In 1984, the Indian government honored him with the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award.
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Hägglunds Drives South Africa, a Bosch Rexroth company, specialises in direct drive hydraulic motors and control systems that offer variable speed with high torque. MechTech talks to the company's MD, Leif Duwel, and sales manager, Kay Govinder.
With Swedish origins dating back to late 1800, Hägglunds products became part of Bosch Rexroth's global hydraulics portfolio back in 2008. "Hägglunds businesses around the world were then integrated into local Bosch Rexroth entities, In South Africa, however, Bosch Rexroth did not have a presence in its own right, so we remain the only Hägglunds Drives entity in the world," explains Duwel.
Govinder continues: "Currently, all Hägglunds products are available directly from us or via Hytec company branches and its personnel help to identify opportunities and channel our products.
Debunking the myths
Describing some of the common misconceptions associated with hydraulics, Duwel says that many have come to believe that hydraulic systems are unreliable. "This is not true!" he assures. "As with any system, if one starts by choosing appropriate products that are correctly sized and specified for the drive application, then long and reliable life will result.
"We dimension, design and engineer each particular drive system to meet the functional requirements of the particular application. In so doing, Hägglunds has, for over 50 years, been able to deliver hydraulic motors and turnkey drive systems that have been in operation for many years in harsh environments – and we incorporate preventative maintenance technologies to further enhance and ensure reliability," he informs MechTech.
In addition, he says, "Hägglunds drive systems are very easy to maintain. All that is really needed is to take care of the oil – keeping the temperature within limits, keeping contamination out and changing the filter elements when required."
With respect to leaks, Duwel says that today's piping systems and connections are of a significantly higher quality than they used to be. "We use non-welded piping systems that are leak free if installed by qualified personnel. We have our own qualified team with all the tools and equipment to install a complete system and piping can be fabricated – cut, formed, cleaned and mounted – directly on site or prefabricated in our workshop for guaranteed leak-free performance," he continues.
A lack of understanding of any technology, be it hydraulic, electric or mechanical, according to Duwel, "can make a system appear very complicated". "It's hard to sell a competing technology when a majority of customers are unaware of its key features and advantages," he argues.
With the rise of variable speed drives (VSDs) for electric motors it is easy for people unfamiliar with hydraulics to think it is less modern and inferior. "This is also not true. Hydraulics is often a more suitable alternative," Duwel asserts. "Some people selling VSDs can claim that they save energy. But any savings depend on the actual operating conditions and on how well the drive is dimensioned to perform across its whole operating range."
Govinder picks up the argument: "Moving material from A to B requires a certain amount of energy, irrespective of the technology being used. Energy efficient drives are those that operate closer to their design parameters.
"To cater for high start up torque in low speed applications, we can dimension for the operating drive shaft requirements, which does not necessitate over dimensioning due to start-up requirements. Our Hägglunds direct drive hydraulic systems can, in some cases, operate much closer to the installed power, due to the nature of our drive systems, which produce maximum torque at a reduced speed during start up. The torque requirement then decreases as the speed climbs towards the required operating speed," Govinder adds.
Duwel continues: "At the start, nearly all of the power is used to meet the torque requirement. Then, as the speed slowly climbs, the torque reduces, inherently keeping the system within the installed power capacity. So we don't have to size our systems based on unusual conditions such as start up," he says.
In addition, Hägglunds direct hydraulic drives are more tolerant to shock loading and stalling. "Our hydraulic motors can be stalled at maximum torque, indefinitely, without any resulting damage.
"Following an avalanche on a bucket wheel stacker/reclaimer, for example, which regularly occurs, an electric motor is, typically, overloaded, resulting in delays. With a direct hydraulic motor, all the driver need do is slew the wheel back a little. As soon as the load torque reduces to below the maximum capacity, the wheel begins to move again," Duwel points out.
This operational differentiator led to the specification of Hägglunds direct drive technology for all the bucket wheels at Vale iron ore ports in Brazil. "Being able to deal with avalanches more easily enables average train loading time to be reduced by several minutes. So Hägglunds drives are now specified on all of Vale's new and retrofit bucket wheels," he tells MechTech.
Several bucket wheels in Mozambique and South Africa are also fitted with the direct hydraulic drives technology. At RBCT in Richards Bay, Hägglunds has retrofitted two existing drives while two new machines are due for installation during 2017.
"In 99.9% of cases, our solution saves space and weight. "Retrofit installations are also very clean and simple. The hydraulic motor is installed directly onto the drive shaft, a torque arm being the only other connection to the structure. No shaft or bearing alignments are necessary and once the existing drive is stripped out, it is a simple matter to mount the motor and connect the hydraulic pipe work to the drive unit," he says.
Addressing the modern technology misconception of switching to Hägglunds direct drives systems, Duwel says that the company's control and monitoring system, called Spider, can be run locally from the drive unit or from any customer control system via a field bus, hard wiring or Ethernet," he says.
Built into Spider is a monitoring and protection system allowing warnings and alarms to be easily checked. This enables service engineers to download data to see how the drive has been operated over time. The data can also be accessed remotely via a GPS system if offsite monitoring is preferred.
Citing Spider's use on a metal shredder in the recycling industry, Duwel says that this application is associated with extremely high and variable torques and frequent knife jamming. "When the control system detects a stall on one of these machine, it automatically stops, then slowly reverses for a cycle. It will then attempt to drive forward again. It will repeat this process several times in an attempt to free the shredder blades. If successful, normal operation will resume without any intervention. Only in the worst cases will the drive have to shut down to protect the machine," he explains.
"These systems are not expensive. A retrofit Hägglunds system on a bucket wheel stacker/reclaimer, an apron feeder or a metal shredder can sometimes be sized to use less installed power and to operate much closer to optimum efficiency.
"Our largest motor, the CBM 6000, can produce more than 2 000 000 Nm of torque, weighs only 7.5 t and has a footprint of just 1.5 m in diameter by 1.3 m deep. For low-speed, high-torque applications, there is no better technology," Duwel concludes.


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Code RED is an emergency notification service that allows emergency officials to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, text message, email and social media regarding time sensitive general and emergency notifications. Only authorized officials have access to the Cod RED system.
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Any message regarding the safety, property or welfare of the community will be disseminated using the Code RED system. These may include AMBER alerts, notifications of hazardous traffic or road conditions, boil water advisories or evacuation notices. Jefferson County departments may also use Code RED to provide information regarding county programs or events. Severe Weather alerts are provided during those times that the National Weather Service issues warnings that may affect Jefferson County.
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This system is an enhancement to existing means of communication and is meant to supplement current or past systems used for mass notification.
4. Does the Code RED system already have my telephone number, or do I need to sign up to receive Code RED notifications?
The Code RED database contains information received from public databases, including regional phone books. However, no resident should assume that their information is in the system.
This website has a link to the Code RED Community Notification Enrollment page where you can register online. If you cannot register online, you can call the Jefferson County Emergency Management Office at 785-403-0699 to complete your registration over the telephone.
5. I have a business located in Jefferson County. Can I arrange to have Code RED contact my business?
Yes. Fill out the Code RED registration form but be sure to select the "This address is business" option. Please note that emergency calls can only be delivered to a direct dial number. Automated attendants will disrupt the process and the calls will not be delivered. Businesses should register their main number and establish a procedure for distributing the Code RED message to their workforce.
6. What if I want to register additional numbers for my address?
After you submit the initial registration form, you may start the registration process again and submit more numbers for the same address.
7. Is my personal information protected?
Code RED is a service of Emergency Communications Network which takes security and privacy concerns very seriously. They will not sell, trade, lease or loan any data to third parties.
8. How will I recognize a Code RED message?
You will recognize the Code RED call when your caller ID displays the following numbers. Please be sure to add these telephone numbers into your telephone's contacts, when applicable.
866-419-5000 for Emergency Notifications
855-969-4636 for ECN Community General Notifications
800-566-9780 for Code RED Weather Warning Alerts
If you would like to hear the last message delivered to your phone, simply dial the number back.
We suggest you program all three numbers into your cell phone as a "new contact" and use "Code RED Emergency", "Code RED General" and "Code RED Warning Alert NWS" as the contact names. If you need to replay the emergency notification message again, simply dial the number and you will be able to hear the message again.
9. What should I do if I receive a Code RED message?
Listen carefully to the entire message. You will have the option to repeat the message by pressing any key. Do not call 911 for further information unless directed to do so or if you need immediate aid from the police or fire department.
10. I have a cordless phone, and it does not work when the power goes out. How will the system be able to contact me?
Make sure you have at least one working corded telephone and be sure to turn the ringer on. The Code RED signup form allows you to indicate both a primary and alternate phone number. Cell phone and/or work phone numbers can be entered as alternate phone numbers. Both primary and alternate phone numbers will be contacted when a notification is sent.
11. Will the Code RED system leave a message on an answering machine?
Yes, the Code RED system will leave a message on a machine or on voicemail. The Code RED system will leave the entire message in one pass.
12. What happens if the line is busy?
If the line is busy, Code RED will try two more times to connect. Jefferson County may also relaunch the alert to contact those that did not receive the initial alert.
13. What circumstances might prevent a message from being delivered to me?
- If your contact information has changed and you have not registered your new information.
- If you have only cordless phones in your residence, the power is out and you did not register an alternate phone number.
- If your line is busy for an extended time and your calls do not forward to voicemail or an answering machine.


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This handy device snaps over the QuickStart header, and clearly identifies which signals are on which pins. When you're done wiring your circuit, it can easily be removed without having to remove the wires.
Key Features:
- Easily snaps on, and identifies which signals are on which pins on the QuickStart header/connector
Application Ideas:
- Perfect for use with Propeller QuickStart Board (#40000)
- Dimensions: .12 x .65 x 2.30 in. (2.9 x 16.4 x 57.9 mm)
- Operating temperature range: -40 to +185 °F (-40 to +85°C)


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The contents of boxes are known by the department that generated them, and not necessarily by Michael and his staff. Each box can be located by a bar code.
You can visit the Los Angeles Archives, too. (You even can see some records online.) If you want a tour, just call for an appointment. If you want to see a specific document, you need to call ahead for that, too, so the document can be found and retrieved for you.
Michael can often be heard on KPCC's Off Ramp with John Rabe, Saturdays 12-1pm and Sundays 6-7pm. Thanks to Anne Louise Bannon for setting up the tour and coming with me. There's another room and I took a lot of pictures so there'll be more in a few days.


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George Will on how President Bush, through the appointment process, is restoring seriousness to the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. Whether taxpayer dollars should support either of these outfits is a matter of debate. I'm fine with both in theory. But reading Will's account of the two endowments during the Clinton years suggests to me that their potential for mischief may exceed their potential for good.
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text: On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 6:39 AM, Robert <kerplop at sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > Mark's assumption was correct. In KDE, the right-click menu item is > "Safely remove". I find it interesting, though, that root can manually > mount a USB drive from the command line and any user can "safely remove" > it via KDE. >From what I can see, this does not happen in Gnome because Gnome doesn't recognize a manually mounted USB drive at all. If I plug in a USB drive, then use the right-click "Unmount" to unmount it, then mount it as root, Gnome does not see it (!) and does not post the icon for it. It shows up in df and most other command line utilities, and I can see it in nautilus as well (duh - it's mounted on a fixed mount point!), but Gnome doesn't see it the same way. So, no, Gnome isn't broken the same way as KDE, it's different.... :-) mhr


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Once, a few years ago, I cooked a shoulder of pork and me and my boyfriend ate all the crackling between us and then looked at each other, broken, feeling like greasy little piggies ourselves. This week the pig situation was not quite so greedy: I cooked a shoulder of pork (in at 8am, then all day, with an insane amount of fennel seeds – 100g – and garlic – 10 cloves) and all four members of Run Club polished off the crackling between us. I am pretty sure the freely flowing wine + garlicky crackling explains why I got such a jolly – "You are the BEST HOSTESS in the WORLD, everyone else serves salads" – thank you from Museum Mike. I cooked the pig Italian-style to go with a couple of Italian wines I wanted to open, a Massolino '07 Barolo picked up in the big Tesco Clearance I flagged on facebook last week, and a really great rosso di Montalcino from a producer called Valdicava given to me by a friend. We were larging it on the wine because I'm doing 5 days off, 2 days on drinking at the moment so when I do have a glass I want it to be specially nice. (I suppose it could work the other way, the *just give me anything as long as it's alcoholic* desperation but thankfully it doesn't).
The wines I am recommending this week are two of the ones I've written up in tomorrow's Telegraph. Both are from Tesco who have one of those brilliant 25% off when you buy any combination of 6+ bottles in store until Monday 15 Sept offers going.
Tesco Côtes de Gascogne Blanc 2013 France (10.5%, £4.49/£3.37*)
This new white is an Indian summer winner. Rarely have I seen colombard look so appetizing – a tinge of tutti frutti, white flowers and lively red grapefruit, with low alcohol, it tastes half way to being a spritzer already. Super stuff and at a very good price anyway but insane on this offer. Gemma the Tesco PR told me she was planning to, "Buy out Lucy's Côtes de Gascogne at that price – it's amazing!" And, I know, you're thinking, "Well should would…etc" but I check wine prices with Gemma often and I think I'd have got wise to that strategy by now if she tried it every week. Put it with peach and mozzarella salad. If you manage to get hold of any once Gemma's gone marauding through the stores.
finest* Bolgheri 2010 Italy (13.5%, Tesco, £10.29/£7.72*)
As an Italophile it took me a while to come round to SuperTuscans, wines made with grapes that defy the rules of the traditional appellation, but this is a great find. Red. Made with Bordeaux varieties – cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc – yet still pulling off a sour cherries-and-furniture-polish Italian scent. Love it. Maybe roast half a pig to have with it. Or come round here and get some of mine because I still have a fridge-full. Though no crackling. Sorry. As I might have mentioned, we finished that.
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Planning a wedding is a big deal, as there are many pieces that must come together for it to all work smoothly on your wedding day. With a busy schedule, it may not be feasible to plan every small detail. A wedding planner might be what saves your sanity for your wedding day. This article will provide you with some helpful advice for planning a wedding.
You can save quite a bit of money by purchasing your wedding dress over the Internet, but make sure to factor in shipping and alteration time when planning when to order. I only spent $100 on my gown when I was married, but I spent another $200 on having it altered. Be sure to include the potential alterations cost into your budget.
It's important to include the beliefs and values of your immediate families in your wedding ceremony. Of course, by this time, the two of you should have it worked out how things will operate on that level, but getting the families on the same page may be more difficult.
Include elements that tell about you, your spouse and the relationship. Pick a theme that symbolizes the time you two have had together.
You want to think about and practice your aisle walk prior to your wedding day. Do this at your actual wedding site to make sure you're familiar with the floor there. In this way, you can be sure everything will go smoothly on your wedding day.
The first thing you have to think about is the person you are marrying. Marriage will change your life, and the decision to wed should never be taken lightly. See your partner as she really is–the good and the bad. Think not only about the reasons you love her, but all her bad habits and quirks that might irritate you after months or years together.
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You can add small decorative items to your entire wedding theme. Maybe choose the tiny crystals from your veil to also be sprinkled on the tables. Your wedding day is special and important so you want to put in the effort for even the littlest details.
Wedding dresses are notoriously expensive. Don't limit yourself to considering dresses that are marketed specifically as wedding gowns. For example, a bridesmaid dress is typically much less expensive and may be just what you're looking for. Even if you need the dress to be altered, it will probably be less expensive than buying a wedding dress.
Before the wedding day, brides who have sensitive skin should implement a skincare regimen that prevents hives, breakouts, or irritation and creates a revitalized, glowing appearance. Look for a treatment that includes sea salts, rose, creamy scrubs, and oatmeal proteins.
Pick a reasonable dress that you won't have to starve to get into. Not eating any food can leave you feeling dehydrated and lethargic on your big day. Fainting is a distinct possibility, and you don't want that to happen to you! Rather, get a dress with an integrated corset so that it can be easily adjusted.
Be sure that any reception venue you select has enough space for you to dance. You can make room by moving some chairs and tables around when it's time to dance, just make sure you find enough space for people to get their groove on.
The most important part of marriage is the person you plan on marrying. This lifelong decision should not be rushed. Be sure you carefully take into account the traits that you require in a mate, and which ones will drive you insane.
Do not make guests stand around when you are taking photos. Take the bridal party photos ahead of time. Additionally, photographs of the bride with her parents and the groom with his parents can be taken before the wedding.
Practice walking in your wedding dress and shoes. If you're worried that you will twist your ankle, you can wear flats instead. Sexy footwear won't do you any good if you wind up falling on your bum.
Vacation goody baskets make great delivery presents to guests at your destination wedding. Include items that will be useful, like a tourist map, disposable camera, sunglasses, a hat, and pamphlets from fun places to visit in the area. Another nice gesture is to include a restaurant guide, since people do need to eat after all.
Choose sweet cupcakes or miniature tarts in tiers over a bulky expensive cake tower. This will make things very convenient for you. Guests can even take a cupcake home.
Online classified websites are a great place to seek out local talent for your wedding. Be sure you always meet the people who you are going to have provide you a service before the big day; you want to get a sense of who they are and what they're capable of in advance.
If your family joins you for a destination wedding, have them join your on your honeymoon as well. This will help with the monetary aspect of your trip. This can help them have a memorable day and a great vacation.
Consider silk flowers for your wedding instead of spending a lot of money on luxurious floral arrangements. You can get these way in advance because they aren't fresh and then have them on hand and reduce one thing to do right before the big day.
If you choose to use a wedding cake that is colorful, you might want to place it on top a coordinating piece of fabric. Your fabric could have patterns or solids and range from heavy textures to silk or satin. All of this can play up visual interest and tie various facets together into a cohesive aesthetic.
Seasonal flowers that are native to your state may not be easy to find at your wedding location, especially if it's a completely different climate. Ask for help from professionals who live and work in the region to find out what they recommend for your big day.
Ask a close friend or family member if they'd be interested in becoming ordained online to be able to officiate your ceremony. Doing so allows for individual customization of your personal ceremony, and it can also save you having to spend money on an officiant. Check your local laws to ensure that this does allow you to have a legally binding marital union, some locations need you to use an official ordained in a church.
For an outdoor wedding, have an backup plan in case of rain or other unforeseen conditions. Make sure you have some tents installed or a backup hall nearby, in addition to the planned outdoor venue. Also, make sure that there is something covering the ground so your guests don't get muddy shoes.
Silk flowers can be a different variety of flowers you could choose for your wedding. Because they don't have to be bought fresh, you can get them far in advance of your wedding, making one less thing you have to worry about on your wedding day.
Meeting a wedding planner? Do your homework. Create a book with samples of fabric swatches, designs you like, and other items to show the planner. Incorporate pictures, songs, magazine clippings and other details that will help your wedding planning understand your vision.
If the groom and bride love to travel, try to look for decorations that incorporate that particular theme. For example, you could make your wedding invites or your save-the-date cards look as though they were vintage postcards or travel passes. Vintage luggage, post cards and vacation photos can be part of your wedding decor.
Improve your wedding by enhancing the flowers. Retro and vintage themes that have cheerful and bright palettes require showstopping, robust flowers which convey a wistful and nostalgic feeling. That could mean red poppies, daisies, and pink and yellow peonies.
It can be expensive to place centerpieces at your table at the wedding. As an alternative, try selecting a simple but elegant centerpiece that isn't too large or overwhelming. This will allow people to converse without any distraction, improving the experience for your guests.
When planning your wedding, decide if you would like any children to attend. This is essential since it may save lots of aggravation and money if they're not there. You may find that some guests will not be able to make it because of no one to watch their children.
If you are involving children in the ceremony, ensure that they are dressed comfortably. Make sure all their clothes are not scratchy or binding. If the children are going to be wearing new shoes, make sure they are comfortable, and let them walk around in them a bit so that they can get broken in. If you do this, it will help the children to be able to concentrate on their roles in the nuptials, rather than focusing on how uncomfortable they are.
For your bridesmaids, make sure that you already know the gowns they will wear ahead of time before your ask them to join you on your big day. In this way, you can let them know exactly what they are in for before they accept your invitation to participate. Pick out something that doesn't cost too much, matches what your wedding's theme is, and it will work well for the bridesmaids. This can help you have a wedding without hurting someone's feelings.
Every aspect of a wedding should be planned in minute detail. You want to draw everyone in, and make all of your guests remember this joyous occasion.
Create personalized wedding vows. You may get inspiration from a number of sources; however, you know your betrothed in your heart. Writing vows yourself makes them feel special. Use some inspiration from elsewhere, but write them from the heart.
If you have an outdoor wedding, make sure you have a plan B in case it rains or there are other unforeseen conditions. You can rent some large tents, or book a outdoor venue that includes a hall that is available in case of bad weather. Planks can be used on wet ground so guests do not soil their shoes.
Think about applying for a credit card to get rewards on your purchases. Weddings are often very costly, so getting a benefit from your purchases, such as frequent flyer miles, can be extremely helpful. Stick to one credit card for all your wedding purchases, so you can get lots of rewards.
No matter what type of reception you want, keep your caterer informed; for example, if you want an outdoor reception, help your caterer understand that. The food you serve will need to be kept at certain temperatures to be safe, or will need to be shielded from wind and flying debris. It might be possible to cover the dishes. If possible, consider having a small fridge on hand for keeping beverages chilled.
You might feel silly but practice smiling before your wedding. This helps you get the exact look you want for your pictures. Take the time to get it down pat and before long it will become second nature to you.
Create your wedding vows yourself. It is pretty easy to copy directly from a source, but you are the one who knows your betrothed the best. Writing your vows adds a special memory to this special day. Draw on inspiration when looking at sources, but put things into your own words and speak from the heart.
Many brides go tanning before their big day, but this can lead to problems sometimes. White strap marks or a farmer's tan might diminish the beauty of your gown.
Just like the beginning of this piece stated, planning a wedding requires a lot of things that need to work together. The details surrounding a wedding can prove confusing, so the services of a wedding planner can assist you. This article has many tips to help you plan your wedding.
After you settle on a motif for your wedding, write it down in a notebook or wedding planner, and then begin the process of trying to find services that are experienced in that particular area. When searching for services offering your design, narrow them down according to price and quality of service.


text: The Archdiocese of Baltimore, Maryland is asking Catholic churches to read a letter asking members to take part in an effort to repeal the state's marriage-equality law and add their names to a petition to place the referendum on the November ballot. The union of one man and one woman "has been recognized by government and religion alike because of its unique capactiy to engender life, and to establish our society's most basic family unit of mother, father and child," the letter says. "When Marylanders are asked to decided this issue in November, we fully expect that they they, too, will vote to uphold this unchanging truth about marriage."


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