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Monday, November 30, 2009
And we're back
Well, a week of family fun kinda took it out of me, but I did manage to get lots of crafting time in. We finished the dress, which was a much bigger undertaking than either of us thought. I did most of the stitching and my sister-in-law pressed like a champ and did lots and lots of trimming and pinning. She also stitched down the ribbon detail around the neckline (I was pretty spent at that point). The result is adorable I think, and a perfect fit to boot! My s-i-l will take some gorgeous pictures with all the right accessories I'm sure. And eventually this will get passed down to my little munchkin, which might be the most exciting part!
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Old Friends and New Projects
Now begins that whirlwind time of year. We managed to get a bed set up in the craft room so we can accommodate visitors and my sister-in-law and niece got to test it out this weekend. The boys are off doing what boys do this time of year, so the gals set out to do some shopping. My sister-in-law decided we needed to work on a sewing project of some sort and we ended up getting fabric and a pattern to make a Christmas dress for her daughter (4 years old). We slaved all afternoon yesterday and managed to complete most of the bodice. We chose a somewhat tedious pattern (imho), but it's turning out quite cute I think. They're headed back here today, but grandma will be along to wrangle the kids. Yay! I'm expecting to finish the dress before the day is out. Can't wait to get some pictures!
I did manage to get a little further on my quilt before the welcome interruptions arrived. I might be able to finish the top of the quilt before the week is out. I've got supplies for another project that I can't wait to get started on. Hope you're enjoying some interruptions this week!
P.S. I wore my new skirt yesterday. Such fun.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Raw Apple Cake
I managed to bake something the other day and it's destined to be a family favorite, so I thought I'd share the recipe.
Raw Apple Cake
2 C Sugar
3 Eggs
1/2 C Oil
2 C Flour
2 t Soda
1 t Cinnamon
1 t Salt
3/4 C Walnuts
5 C Chopped unpeeled apples
Mix sugar, eggs and oil (I used butter instead). Mix flour, soda, cinnamon and salt and add to above mixture. Fold in walnuts and unpeeled apples (I peeled mine). Bake in greased and floured 9 x 13-inch cake pan for 1 hour at 325°. Top with cream cheese frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
3 oz. Cream cheese
3/4 Stick butter
1 t Vanilla
1 3/4 C Powdered sugar
My mom has made this a few times and left off the frosting. It's delicious that way, but I'm a sucker for cream cheese so I had to give it a whirl. So get rid of those questionable apples you've been hanging onto for too long and enjoy!
Raw Apple Cake
2 C Sugar
3 Eggs
1/2 C Oil
2 C Flour
2 t Soda
1 t Cinnamon
1 t Salt
3/4 C Walnuts
5 C Chopped unpeeled apples
Mix sugar, eggs and oil (I used butter instead). Mix flour, soda, cinnamon and salt and add to above mixture. Fold in walnuts and unpeeled apples (I peeled mine). Bake in greased and floured 9 x 13-inch cake pan for 1 hour at 325°. Top with cream cheese frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
3 oz. Cream cheese
3/4 Stick butter
1 t Vanilla
1 3/4 C Powdered sugar
My mom has made this a few times and left off the frosting. It's delicious that way, but I'm a sucker for cream cheese so I had to give it a whirl. So get rid of those questionable apples you've been hanging onto for too long and enjoy!
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
One Skirt and Itty Bitty Fun
Saturday I headed down to the not-so-local local yarn shop, Shepherd's Choice (I live in the boondocks, nothing is actually local). Susan made the shop part of her book tour, so I got to say hi and get my book signed and she got to meet Lizzie. Both my mom and sister made it out to the event too. We made sure to get a picture of all of us. My mom is on the left and my sister on the right (just looked at her post title, we must be related). I look like I'm trying to sing the lead in this picture. Not sure why I'm so much farther forward. I guess cuz my arms were full!
The little nugget enjoyed all the attention of course, but was wore out before the end and couldn't keep her eyes open in spite of all the activity around her.
If you're in the Twin Cities you really need to check out Kathy's shop. Her new location is really gorgeous and she's got a complete inventory of Blue Sky and Spud & Cholë. She also carries a line of hand made soaps, lotions and other wonderful items. I love the tea tree and lavender soap and hers is the only lip balm I buy now.
Sunday, I managed to get my skirt hemmed. It still needs a few finishing touches, but it's wearable. I love the kick pleats in back and the hot pink lining. Can't wait to wear it. Now I need to get back to the quilt and maybe some other fun sewing projects for the little one. I better stop typing and get myself to the store for some thread!
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Friday, November 13, 2009
The mouse and the elephant should be friends
Well, the Itty Bitty knitting is done (for now). I'm shipping off the last Cat & Mouse with the Lion & Elephant. It's such a relief to be done, but I'll be adding some reversibles to my personal knitting fairly soon. I'm hoping I can steal away some time tomorrow morning to devote to my skirt. I'm so close I can taste it! My afternoon will be occupied with a visit to the LYS to see none other than the illustrious designer whose patterns I've been working up over the past several weeks (I think I've been watching too much Sherlock Holmes on Netflix. I'm starting to talk like him).
The quilt has been on the backburner amidst all this, but I should have some time next week to pick it back up. The next knitting project on the agenda is a design I'm working on for Blue Sky Alpacas fall 2010 collection. Stay tuned for images of my latest pattern, which I hear they'll be posting on their site soon. I'm super excited about it and I think a knitalong may be in store in the foreseeable future.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
One Elephant, No Skirt
The Elephant & Lion Reversible is now complete and I'm doing up a second Cat & Mouse. I didn't end up finishing the skirt and decided to give the knitting projects priority for the week. (Hopefully I'll be able to squeeze in a bit of time to finish seams and hem in time for Sunday). I did manage to get the skirt fitted though, with the help of my mom. Thanks Mom! I think Mr. Elephant turned out almost as cute as Mr. Lion, but it's hard to compete with that dreadlock-like mane. Well, I'd better get back to it. I'm having company today and have quite a few things to set to rights. I hope your projects are coming together too!
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Friday, November 6, 2009
A little distraction
Well, I'm moving along on the elephant (he can't hear or see yet, or touch for that matter, but getting close). I took a little time away from knitting the last couple days to finally start putting together a skirt I cut out a couple weeks ago. I bought the fabric for it last winter I think and never got around to making anything. It's a super dark brown wool-blend with little pink dots. I decided to go with a simple straight skirt (with 2 kick pleats in back) and picked up some hot pink lining to spice it up a bit. The pattern is Simplicity 2475. I'm to the point of fitting now, which means calling in some reinforcements (my mom). Hopefully I'll have a picture of a completed skirt to show in the next day or two. Hopefully...
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
One Lion. Check.
The Lion came together nicely yesterday. I'm moving on the elephant today, but the knitting will be interrupted by a doctor appointment this afternoon. The little plumper has a sixth month checkup (a few weeks late, go figure). I'm dying to know what she weighs... she feels like a bag of bricks lately. How does that happen so fast? Anyway, she enjoyed the lion. I'm sure he tastes about as good as the rest of her toys. I think he turned out super cute. Hope I have enough yarn left to do one of my own. Although, these toys would be great stash busters.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The State of the Quilt (and some other stuff)
The quilt is moving right along (in spite of the fact I haven't worked on it in days). I'm still filling in a few gaps due to a poor counting job on my part. I'm happy with how it is shaping up though. I'm taking a bit of a break from it to finish up a couple more Itty Bitty projects. The Cat & Mouse are traveling with Susan on her book tour right now. I've got lots of pieces to stitch together today, but I think we may have a lion before the day is through.
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Greek Pasta Salad
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Topic: Quick update
First off, a question. Photobucket HATES me and my computer. What's another way to show off my growing kids?
Now for the updates:
Tiny is not so Tiny anymore! At 27.5 months, she IS still really little, about 33' and 28 pounds, but her attitude makes up for it! I have never met a child with more personality oozing out of them then I have in my toddler. Her vocab is in check with a 4 year olds. Her comprehension astounds me. Her sheer stubbornness is something that should be documented. Overall, she's a pretty awesome kid, the perfect blend of "awww" and "if daddy doesn't get home soon I'm going to rip my hair out". She had her first haircut last week, and looks so much older now, with her gorgeous blonde wispy bangs and green eyes
Mr Chubbers, aka Si Si the Smiley Guy, aka baby brother, aka beautiful man, aka drooly McGee... oh where to start with him! He is now 4.5 months old and the most laid back of all my babies I am so lucky that he is as mellow as he is, as it makes it much easier to schlepp him about while chasing his sister all day. As long as he can see someone, he's happy. The kid doesn't sleep, but that just makes him one of mine. 2 weeks ago he was 27 inches, and 16.3 pounds. Major milestones hit recently are he found his toes the other day and figured out this "sitting unassisted" thing, though his bum is so round he still tips over easily. Seriously, the boy has booty, him and Tiny are in the same setting size on their diapers, and she's 23 months older!
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We are pleased to announce we now have a selection of fresh fish from Faulkner Fisheries delivered to the shop every Friday. Fresh fish is also available to order throughout the week. Please ask the girls for details if you would like to know more or to place an order.
Archive for May 2012 | Monthly archive page
This, the weekend of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, we will be open as usual on Saturday the 2nd of June from 8.30am to 5.30pm. On Monday the 4th and Tuesday the 5th of June we will be open from 09.30am to 1.00pm.
Have a wonderful bank holiday weekend everyone!
We've teamed up with La Mare vineyards for the black butter for our new Black Butter Ice cream. Black Butter is made with apples, cider, lemons, treacle, liquorice and mixed spices and combined with milk and cream from our own dairy makes a particularly lovely ice cream with just the right balance of flavour and creamyness.


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Archives for January 2016
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How to Make a Mini Battery Powered Soldering Iron
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Savage has announced expanded service offerings at its terminals located in Uinta Basin and in the Williston Basin to include crude transportation via truck. With Savage's capability for crude by rail transloading services, the addition of truck transportation allows Savage to offer oil and gas companies a complete logistics solution from the wellhead to the refinery.
The Savage rail-served terminals in Trenton, N.D., Price and Salt Lake City, UT., provide crude bound for key refinery markets access to rail transportation. Truck transportation fills the gap of getting the crude from the well site to these transload terminals. The Savage terminal in Price is the first facility in the area to offer crude by rail origination services on the Union Pacific Railroad. The Savage terminal in Salt Lake City provides access to the Bingham & Garfield shortline. The Savage terminal in Trenton offers direct access to the BNSF mainline.
"We strive to offer our customers seamless logistics services," said Kirk Aubry, president and chief operating officer for Savage. "Oil producers in the Uinta Basin and the Bakken need a better way to get crude to market. Savage has the infrastructure, equipment and expertise to work with our customers to solve this problem."
The Savage terminal in Trenton, ND, provides truck dispatch and transportation, unit train loading, single car transloading, and car storage for crude-by-rail shippers. Today, in the Williston Basin, Savage has the capacity to truck over 10,000 barrels per day today, and will add an additional 10,000 barrels per day capacity by February. The terminal can transload over 100,000 barrels of crude each day onto unit trains, with track capacity to hold up to two unit trains at the facility simultaneously, and has storage capacity of over 50 rail cars for crude-by-rail shippers. Savage currently has six crude receiving truck bays and 290,000 barrels of tankage with expansions underway that will increase the capacity of tank storage, truck receiving and outbound unit train loading.


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MORPHETT VALE, 6 Columba Street
under contract
a great beginning with investment potential
Inspection Times
There are currently no inspection times for this property.
Contact Craig Thomson for viewing times.
This fantastic home is situated on a generous allotment of approximately 702sqm, ideally set on a quiet street close to local amenities including shops, quality schools, public transport, parks and more. It is an absolute must see for first home buyers, downsizers and those seeking a superb investment opportunity.
The updated kitchen features gas cook-top and is equipped with ample cupboard storage. The living area at the front of the home is fitted with carpet flooring, and a split system reverse cycle air conditioner.
Offering 3 good sized bedrooms throughout, each with carpet flooring. The master ideally features a built in robe. The home is serviced by the well-designed bathroom with separate toilet for added convenience.
To ensure your comfort all year round the home is fitted with a split system reverse cycle air conditioner in the living room.
Stepping outside you will find the spacious backyard, with luscious green grass - ideal for the kids and pets to enjoy. The single carport with gate features drive-through access to the sizeable shed - perfect for extra storage space and working on the toys. The large driveway can provide additional parking for 2+ vehicles if desired. The home is fitted with an 8 panel solar system, to help minimise the bills.
Come and see all this superb home has to offer at the upcoming open inspection.
Disclaimer: All floor plans, photos and text are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to be part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and details intended to be relied upon should be independently verified.
- Built-In Wardrobes
- Close to Schools
- Close to Shops
- Close to Transport
- Garden
Agent Details
0401 617 453
Craig Thomson
Sheridan Anthony
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Hello everyone! Nice to work with you all. I am fortunate to stumble upon Ms. Yuko Shimizu's class, having admired her editorial work back at art school. As an illustrator focusing on pen and ink work, I am happy to learn new skills from one of the best in the field. The biggest challenge of this course for me will be learning to work with a new tool: the Asian brush. I am most comfortable with using the pen nib for thinner line quality, so I am excited to try inking with broader and varied strokes.
Thanks to this course, I am now ADDICTED to Chinese calligraphy. Here are some of my better attempts at writing the characters after trial and error. Ms. Ai Tatebayashi made this look way too easy. I found kanji script extremely fun to play around with, especially since it's so foreign to me, and hope that it will be passable for any literate Chinese / Japanese / Korean readers.
Here is the kanji for "dragon" with my stamped signature (from a seal that I got in China)! As you could probably tell, I got pretty obsessed with the dry brush effect. IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL! It's nuances like these that I can't get with the tiny cross hatching I'm accustomed to.
Here are the first quick studies I drew with the Asian brush. These were done from observation with the brush as is, with no pencil sketch. Can you tell who the person on the bottom left hand corner is? ;o) I made these when I wasn't too comfortable with the kanji yet, so I am hoping that more calligraphy practice would loosen up / revitalize my future renderings.
Lastly (for the time being), I created these studies after I became more comfortable with kanji. I could see the difference already! The character on the left was created directly from my imagination, while the image on the right is a caricature of a tv star. They were both initially rendered quckly as sketches with the HB pencil Ms. Shimizu suggested. Then, I added all my favorite techniques and tools together: wet-on-wet and thick-to-thin lines with watercolor brushes, the dry brush effect with the Asian brush, and fine lines with the pen nib.
I found that this multi-tool method works best for me. Maybe one day, I will be skilled enough to use the Asian brush by itself, but I am content for now. I grew up with cartoons and anime, so my stuff does tend to look shiny or polished. I am trying to grow out of that with more attention to realism. If you have any suggestions on ways you apply different textures (like fur on a cat, clouds in the sky, etc.), that would be much appreciated. I absolutely look forward to making a full illustration with many different textures!


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Wal-Mart and Amex bank on Bluebird
Oct 8 - Checking account fees are on the rise, and the world's biggest retailer, Wal-Mart sees opportunity by teaming up with American Express to offer Bluebird, a low-cost banking alternative for consumers. Bobbi Rebell reports.
Wal-Mart ratcheting up its efforts to go after the unbanked: teaming up with American Express to offer a prepaid debit card called Bluebird. The card will have no minimum balance and no monthly, annual or overdraft fees. Users can make deposits by smartphone and have access to mobile bill paying. It comes at a time when the percentage of people with free checking accounts is falling- now just 39 percent, down from 76 percent in 2009. Credit.com's Michael Schreiber: SOUNDBITE: MICHAEL SCHREIBER, EDITOR IN CHIEF, CREDIT.COM (ENGLISH) SAYING: "Even though regulations have limited the amount and type of fees that banks can charge, their revenue from these fees continues to climb. So fees are a big problem for people" The average monthly service fee on non-interest checking account set a new record last year: $5.48 cents, up 25 percent from the previous year. The average balance to avoid that fee? up 23% to $723. REPORTER BRIDGE: BOBBI REBELL, REUTERS REPORTER (ENGLISH) SAYING: And the number of consumers who don't even have a bank is on the rise in recent years. According to the FDIC, more than one in 4 households either doesn't have a bank account or relies on non-traditional financial institutions like Western Union for their banking. In the past, Wal-Mart has said 85 percent of transactions at its U.S. stores are in cash- a sign many of its consumers may be among those without banks. SOUNDBITE: MICHAEL SCHREIBER, EDITOR IN CHIEF, CREDIT.COM (ENGLISH) SAYING: "For a lot of people who maybe don't want to pay the fees associated with bank accounts which are estimated at up to $250 a year this could potentially cut those fees in half if you use the card smartly. " But buyer beware. Bluebird may be a good bank alternative for poorer Americans, but unlike banks- its deposits are not insured by the FDIC. Bobbi Rebell, Reuters.


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TWO brothers from Mangwe stole sugar from God's church in a bid to raise money for food.
Arnold Moyo (24) and Anele Moyo (21) told the court that they intended to replace the sugar once they sold their loot and realised profits. Arnold and Anele, who both go to the General Apostolic Foundation Church in Mangwe, were employed as builders at the church premises.
Prosecuting, Ms Jane Phiri said the pair on 30 July requested for keys in order to collect their tools but they went on to steal sugar and rice in the church storeroom.
"Katazile Ndebele, who is employed as the church caretaker, gave Arnold and Anele the keys to the storeroom for them to collect their tools around 7pm. In the process they also took 10 bags of 2kg sugar, three bags of 12,5kg of sugar, one bag of 5kg sugar and 10kg of rice," she said.
On the following day Ndebele realised that the groceries were missing and informed church leaders. Arnold and Anele were questioned and they admitted to stealing the groceries which they had stashed at their homestead. They stole goods worth $70 and goods worth $34 were recovered.
Arnold and Anele were sentenced to five months imprisonment of which three months were suspended for five years on condition that they do not within the period commit an offence of the same nature. The remaining two months were set aside on condition that they each perform 70 hours of community service at Empandeni Clinic.
"We took the groceries but we never intended to do so on a permanent basis. Our plans were to sell the sugar and the rice, realise profit and then replace the sugar. We just wanted to raise a little money for food. We noticed that these grocery items had been lying idle for a long time without being used and we thought of putting them to use. Our intention was to raise a little money for our family. We could have even given some of the money to the church for offering," said Arnold as he begged for the court's leniency.
His young brother Anele said they came up with the idea to steal from the church after realising that they were getting peanuts from the job they were doing at the church.
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Police who have received information a missing teen is safe and well are still appealing to her from her.
Danielle McKenna – who is white, 5ft tall of a slim build and with shoulder-length blonde wavy hair – has been missing since before Christmas.
The 14-year-old was last seen on December 22 – more than a fortnight ago.
She was reported to be wearing a black three quarter-length puffa jacket, leggings and pink and blue trainers.
According to police, the teenager has links to nearby towns including Chesham and High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.
Officers would ask Danielle to contact them using the police non-emergency number 101.
Anyone who has seen Danielle or knows of her whereabouts is also asked to call 101.
Since running an initial appeal to trace Danielle last week, a police spokesman told the Gazette: "We have information that Danielle is safe and well, however we need to verify this.
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A rare, white moose was spotted taking a swim in in Sweden's Varmland County.
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Risk diminishes the value of future returns. Experience
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location. Typically, markets allocate assets to those
who value them most. But sometimes markets are unavailable
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What is the value of human life? Can it be computed
or is life incalculably valuable? Perhaps, it is a cruel
question. But we behave in ways that reflect how much
we value our existence. These implicit valuations can
aid policy decisions, like requiring air bags for cars
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I am standing at the ledger stone on my father's grave.
I had never seen it before. I am 70 years old.
He died when I was 10 years old. Took 60,
60 years for me to go the 65 miles to here.
I had been scanning and cleaning up old fampix
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One of him and mom taken the month I was born;
Dad looks amused at whoever is holding the camera.
I thought I'd feel something standing here, but, no.
Too far away, too long ago; I wasn't imprinting well.
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LOS ANGELES — Adult Performer Advocacy Committee (APAC) Chairperson James Deen joined gay porn studio Cockyboys for an episode of its web series, "In Bed with Liam & Levi" on Valentine's Day.
The new online talk show features CockyBoys exclusives Liam Riley and Levi Karter and their guests.
"It's important to have open discussions between the different areas of the adult film industry," Deen said. "Just because we don't appear in the same style of scenes doesn't mean we aren't all part of the same business. Breaking down existing barriers that negate equality is extremely important to me."
The appearance re-emphasizes APAC's mission to build bridges between seemingly segregated parts of the industry. APAC is not a straight, gay, cis- or transgender organization; it's an organization for adult performers, the organization said in a press release Thursday.
While there may be differences from performer to performer and studio to studio when it comes to particular obstacles and policies, APAC recognizes that adult performers, as sex workers, face many similar challenges. These challenges include anti-sex worker legislation, anti-porn stigma, social misunderstanding, sexual health concerns, and more.
"The division of performers — based on sexuality, gender identity, race, and more — weakens our ability to meet these challenges together," APAC said.
APAC's mission is to recognize all adult performers and support their success, health, safety, and to cultivate a meaningful experience in the industry.
"The APAC board encourages members to reach out to performers making different content than their own and to listen with an open heart and speak with compassion to build bridges, strengthen performer unity, and improve performer experiences," the Committee said.
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Minneapolis, MN – As we close in on 2017, we are also shortly closing in on the last week to register for the 2018 Masters World Cup. Held in Minneapolis, MN this international ski championship is being hosted in a major metropolitan city for the first time ever. Registration window closes Saturday, January 6 at midnight.
Held in Klosters in 2017 and headed to Norway in 2019, this is the first time the Masters World Cup is being held in the United States in a decade. Snowmakers at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis have been working day and night for over a month to build out one of the longest manmade trail systems in North America.
"Every investment we've made in snowmaking infrastructure over the last several years has brought us to this point. With the resilience of manmade snow plus the cold temps we've been getting, Minneapolis is more than ready to host this competition," said Mike Erickson of the Loppet Foundation.
Between snowmaking and the natural snowfall we've been getting, the Loppet Foundation's trails crew have now opened almost all of trails in Theodore Wirth Park. They are now looking forward to hitting their goal of 17 kilometers by the end of next week.
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As part of the 2012 Seattle Design Festival, Puget Sound SIGCHI has partnered with IxDA Seattle to offer a day of design-thinking workshops. Join us on Saturday, September 22, 2012 for one, two or all three hands-on workshops. Students, professionals and design enthusiasts are all encouraged to attend. No advanced knowledge or preparation is required to attend any of the workshops.
Presented by Nikki Pfarr, Design Researcher & Strategist at Artefact
Why do people throw out things they know are recyclable? Why does a smiley face on an energy bill change usage habits? In this workshop, learn how insights from behavioral economics and cognitive psychology can help us nudge people toward more sustainable and environmentally friendly habits.
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The way we interact with technology is rapidly evolving beyond the touch of a screen or button. Mobile phones enable a whole new world of interaction behavior that leverage gestures and movements, where people can use the motion of either bodies or objects. This workshop looks at ways to design new mobile features and products that use more than just touch, sight, and sound.
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Agri Producers Inc. (API) is a locally owned cooperative that has been serving the needs of farmers and ranchers in central Kansas since 1919. After a record wheat crop and strong sales in 2013, API faced a dry, challenging year No. 95. Yet, API managed to round out 2014 with a strong finish, making significant upgrades, including a 24-ton dry fertilizer tender in Gypsum, Kansas, one of the cooperative's six locations.
Growing by acquisition
Based in Tampa, Kansas, farmer-owned API was incorporated in April 1919 as the Tampa Cooperative Association. "We've been serving area farmers and ranchers continuously since our inception," says Stan Utting, general manager of API.
After the addition of several branch locations through the 1980s and 1990s, the cooperative was renamed API. "There have been four mergers over the years, from 1980 to 1982, 1984 and 1988, mainly caused by transportation issues and to utilize different rail rates and volumes," explains Utting. "The farm crisis in the 1980s also made room for some consolidation for economies of scale through tough times."
Utting, who recalls the days of hand-written notations over computerized systems, goes on to explain that API bought out two independent cooperatives in 1992. API is now 500 members strong and employs 44 people across six locations throughout Kansas; Tampa to Durham, Lincolnville to Herington, Carlton to Gypsum. "The six locations serve our 500 members, which are actually in a fairly small radius," says Utting.
"We're mainly a grain cooperative, but we do some corn, milo beans and fuel, as well," shares Utting. API offers a spread of services, including planting, fertilizer and chemical, feed, fuel, animal vaccines and protection and more recently custom farming.
All of the right inputs for an efficient output
According to API's spring 2014 newsletter, the past year was a big one for the cooperative's custom farming crew with more acres planted, drilled and strip-tilled. Utting details this is a growing trend and desirable service.
"There seem to be more producers every year that realize custom farming can be a viable alternative to buying newer, bigger equipment and the considerable investment in time and labor," he explains.
API provides the equipment, the operator and basically everything needed to get crops in the ground, but still allows some wiggle room. "Customers retain all of the decision making control over rates, timing, fertility and how they want crops planted," explains Utting. "It's a way of helping farmers get through the busy season."
If custom farming is too inclusive, farmers can turn to API for more specific services, such as field scouting in early spring. API has expertise in ridding fields of resistant weeds with herbicide applications.
"Even if you work your fields black before planting you will be pleasantly surprised how much easier it is to keep you fields clean in season with a little residual herbicide applied early," reads API's spring newsletter. "Palmer amaranth, a resistant pigweed species common to our area, has been documented to grow at more than 2 inches per day, which is twice as fast as soybeans under good conditions. This leaves you very little time to control them after emergence since 4 inches is the maximum height that round-up will effectively control."
A dry year and a hardy winter have put the strain on API and its members. "Weather is the biggest factor in production agriculture," measures Utting. With wheat as the cooperative's main crop, Utting says timing is everything.
In order to get the most tillering, API suggests a nitrogen top-dress application of 60 pounds per acre at green up, which will induce wheat tillering and hopefully increase the number of heads per square foot. "A second nitrogen top-dress could be made in April if the crop has responded with new tillers, this late application should impact the number of seeds per head and the seed size," suggests the newsletter.
Going up at Gypsum
There's a lot going on at API's Gypsum location, from a new, state-of-the-art, 24-ton dry fertilizer tender to animal protection. During the calving season API Gypsum has everything from calf warmers to Colostrx, Entrolyte HE, Nursemate and Calf-Guard vaccines.
"We carry several different vaccination programs for cow-calf operations and stocker-feeders," says Utting. "We try to keep plenty on hand for our customers when they need it." API Gypsum also supplies fencing, from T-posts to barb wire, to stretchers and mending supplies.
Fortunately, diversity in service has helped API go on strong through good and bad. "Weather is certainly the biggest factor for us, but we're also dealing with finding personnel and competing with jobs in the big cities," adds Utting.
For any number of problems on the farm, Agri Producers Inc. has been a trusted solution for almost a century, supporting a solid member base in a changing agricultural landscape.


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You have already watch all sights of Paris and visited all fashionable boutiques, but vacations are still going on? In this case we recommend you to visit the interesting town of Auvers-sur-Oise, which is only thirty-five kilometers from the capital city. The town was founded in the Middle Ages, but had become known thanks to the names of such famous painters as Cezanne, Monet, Pissarro, Daubigny, who loved to come here to admire the local beauty.
But we have to say that in art circles Auvers-sur-Oise is associated primarily with the name of legendary Van Gogh, or rather, with his delightful paintings. The great Dutch artist had spent the last months of his life here and left dozens of paintings for progeny. Walking through the streets of the town, landscapes of the painter come up in memory involuntarily.
Today the places, depicted on the paintings of Van Gogh, have special panels of his paintings. In addition, you can visit the room that the artist rented (an old coaching inn), where a museum dedicated to this famous man is. Van Gogh's grave is located in the local cemetery near the church of Notre Dame.
We can also mention the other interesting museum in Auvers-sur-Oise. This is Museum of absinthe, where you can find many interesting stories about this cult drink, popular in France in the nineteenth – early twentieth centuries.
However, the most interesting place for tourists is the Castle of Auvers-sur-Oise (Chateaux Auvers-sur-Oise), built in 1635 for one banker, who arrived from Italy with Maria de Medici. The locals call this place the Castle of Lery, by the name of the royal advisor, who has upgraded the castle and gave it a modern look in the seventeenth century.
In our days a part of the castle is a museum dedicated to artists-impressionists, who made the valley of Oise river worldwide famous. Since 1994 the museum offers a tour with an original theatrical presentation "Journey to the times of the Impressionists"; halls of the museum sends visitors into atmosphere of the nineteenth century with all its colors. The excursion is accompanied by music, visual and other special effects. At the end of the tour visitors of the museum can watch 3-D movie "View of Vincent" about the last days of Van Gogh's life. In the castle park there is a monument to the great artist, set in the midst of flower beds.
Town of Auvers-sur-Oise is extraordinarily beautiful, and you can see that, walking through its steep streets and admiring the beautiful houses. And paintings of the great artists only confirm the magnificence of this place.


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I think that's where I'm at right now.
But I feel so bad that I haven't been running!
Earlier this week, I had intended to get a run in before my doctor's appointment, and since I was short on time, I couldn't. I had to get a holter monitor to monitor my heartbeat since sometimes it flutters (but, I swear, everything else is okay – doctor just wanted to be sure!). Since I had to wear this monitor for two days, and could not shower (ugh, tell me about it), that means nix on the running. Tell me I'm not the only one that gets extremely salty and sweaty during my runs? Yeah.
So I continued on with my yoga. As of today, I have completed 11 days of the 30 day challenge; I've been consistent. I've been getting flexible. Each day I can do poses that I wouldn't normally be able to do. I've been feeling good. I can hold a crow pose for about a fraction of a second. I definitely couldn't do that two weeks ago.
Yoga is definitely changing me. It's changing the way I feel, the way I breathe, think. It's even changing my posture – in a positive way. 🙂
But with running… I don't know what it is. After having a solid running schedule since Spring 2013, I think I do need a break. Don't elite runners also have some down time too? I wonder.
I still have full intentions to run a half marathon this fall too.
If anything, my plan is to start training in June.
Again, I'm not giving up on running altogether, but I don't think I will be as active with it for the time being. I really don't plan on making this a permanent thing. Nothing can replace a good run. Honestly, I'm craving a long distance slow run. But after having plans consistently for the past couple of weekends, and then Vegas and Disneyland the coming weeks, this is my first weekend just relaxing. Enjoying myself. Since I've been back from Germany I feel as if there's always something to do, and I'm just exhausted! Tomorrow, I will start off the day with a yoga sequence, and then go for a swim in the afternoon.
In other news, earlier this week I also found out that I GOT INTO THE GRAD PROGRAM I WANTED! With a tough call between mastering in history or library science, I decided to go with the MLIS because it would provide me with the skill that I need. With that said, I also plan on volunteering at the local library during the summer to get some more experience under my belt; I recently quit volunteering at the museum in LA simply because it was too far.
Anyway, I hope that everyone has had a great weekend – tomorrow is Sunday! Time to bask in the happiness of what's left of the weekend.
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YO13 0JD is a residential postcode in Burniston, North Yorkshire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are D and E. Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £231,072 to £429,621 with an average of £311,541. Housing types are typically detached. 13% of house sales since 1995 have been new builds.
Burniston is a village, which had a population of 1,523 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 22 people resident in YO13 0JD, of which 9 were male and 13 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
YO13 0JD is in the Scarborough travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust.
YO13 0JD has a Healthy Living Index of 5/10 (Moderate).
YO13 0JD has a Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index of 1/10 (Very low), and an Area Retail Diversity Index of 4/10 (Low). Supermarkets near YO13 0JD include Co-Operative Food and Tesco. (Source: Open Streetmap)
YO13 0JD is approximately 64m (210ft) above sea level.
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Lindhead School
Limestone Road, Burniston, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0DG
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Ages 4 - 11
Newby and Scalby Primary School
The Green, Newby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5JA
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St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School
North Leas Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6LX
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Barrowcliff School
Ash Grove, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6NQ
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Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
Maple Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6LP
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Scalby School
Fieldstead Crescent, Newby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6TH
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Graham School
Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6QW
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St Augustine's Roman Catholic School, Scarborough
Sandybed Lane, Stepney Hill, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5LH
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George Pindar School
Moor Lane, Eastfield, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3LW
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Stainsacre Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4HS
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Needs improvement
Caedmon College Whitby
Prospect Hill, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA
Community School
Ages 11 - 19
Lady Lumley's School
Swainsea Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8NG
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Norton College
Langton Road, Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9PT
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Malton School
Middlecave Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7NH
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
The overall school grade in this area is high.
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Sandsday. Click for full-sized going around in circles.)
EDIT: I forgot to remove this post when I actually DID post the strip before leaving earlier today. I'm spending the weekend in the Portland area for a wedding. I may have street signs NEXT weekend. But not as many as I would have otherwise hoped, at least from this trip.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
I posted a strip I never should have, so I have two strips redundant with it.
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The evolution of the HR function has been announced in specialised magazines since the end of the 1990s. Some researchers have made aware HR professionals of their difficult position in the company and of the necessity to transform the function (Ulrich, 1997). Thus, the HR department must show its added business value. To do so, certain guidelines must be followed: become more service-oriented, more focused on its clients, being aware of HR commitment and contribution towards the company performance (Lepark & Snell, 1998 ; Ulrich 1999 ; Wright 1998 ; Rüel, Bondarouk & Looise, 2004). In this context, the support of Information Communication Technology (ICT) is considered to be essential—which leads us to the e-HR concept.
Non Specialised Intranet: It is the second level of intranet development. It is mainly characterized by the e-administration: leaves, bills, certificates... Other sections are: more information about mobility management; an access to training services; specific applications to support new forms of network organization.
Specialised Intranet: It is the most accomplished level of the HR Intranet tool's development. Containing the "non specialised" stage, some new applications appear like e-learning, e-competence and knowledge management.
Middle Management: The category of population characterizes by its specific position between the Board of Management and the staff. This population is one of the most important HR clients to satisfy, because they are considered as a key factor in the company's transformation through managerial style and discourse.
Intranet Use: The way people daily utilize the on line tools.
e-HR: Electronic-Human Resource is a group of web-based applications and processes that automate and support HR services and management. The e-HR is a way of working for companies based on a deeper transformation of the HR department.
HR Self-Service: Term employs to characterize the HR on-line administrative services which provide a free access to employees, managers, HR team and the Board of Management for a direct and personal data management.
HR Intranet: Intranet is a network based on TCP/IP protocol, which can be linked to Internet. HR intranet is the part of this tool dedicated to on-line services offered by the Human Resources department.
Corporate Intranet: It is the first stage of intranet development. It is mainly focused on internal communications, with a special site for HR information (HR processes, legal elements…), dedicated to all employees of the company.


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5 Karate
Karate may not have such ancient roots as the rest of this stuff, but we think the number of movies to feature it in the last hundred years gives it some extra credit popularity points. Its first major influence was a common fighting system called Te on Okinawa in Japan which was probably influenced even earlier by Korean Kenpo. Chinese martial arts were then added to it by Chinese visitors who came in 1392. Of course, it became even more popular when weapons were banned by the king a few years later. After all, there needs be some organized way to fight people or it would be chaos! Karate continued to develop and make exchanges with Chinese fighting until it was finally brought to mainland Japan around the end of the 19th century. It gained popularity among U.S. troops who were stationed in Japan in WWII who eventually brought it back to Hollywood where movies are made.
4 Kung Fu
In English, Kung Fu is used to refer to any form of Chinese martial art, which means as a category it definitely makes this list of systems that have been in use for a respectable period of time. Most types of Kung Fu put a lot of emphasis on meditation, control of the body and the lessons of nature and ancient mythology. According to legend, Chinese martial arts developed during the period of the Xia dynasty more than four thousand years ago and we actually have records of them starting from the 5th century BCE as a system that included just about every way you could hurt a person. Grappling, striking, throwing and joint manipulation all came into play, making us very glad we don't live in ancient China. Although to be honest, that's just one of many reasons.
3 Sword-fighting
Men and women from all cultures have more in common than not and we've all developed ways to slice each other open, from Excalibur to the swords of samurai warriors to modern fencing equipment. Although strictly speaking, some are more likely to pierce than slice. And here's your fun fact for the day: gladius is Latin for sword, so if someone was a gladiator he was probably a swordsman. Oddly, with the exception of the military, no matter where you go in the world swords were reserved for the upper class. Because after all, slicing people open with metal is so much more refined than any other way of killing them.
2 Boxing
This combat sport is known as "the sweet science" and we can't figure out why either. We have evidence of boxing being an event in the ancient Olympic games as early as 688 BCE but there are reliefs carved all over the ancient world that show people throw punches at each other whole others watch. Although its popularity may have waned for a little while, it made a comeback in the 16th century with the return of bare-knuckle boxing. Of course, back then you were sometimes also allowed to beat your opponent with a club. Since 1867 however, the sport has been governed by the eminently gentlemanly Marquess of Queensberry Rules which say that boxing gloves must be "fair-sized" and that boxers shoes can't have spikes on them.
1 Wrestling
Forget the ancient Greeks, people have been grappling with each other for the entertainment of crowds since the Neolithic period and we've got cave paintings to prove it. Then we've got Ancient Egyptian tomb artwork and Indian scrolls. Only then do we get to Greco-Roman wrestling and its appearance in the ancient Olympics. It was reintroduced in the modern Olympics, but this time with the wrestlers wearing pants. It was one of the sport's greatest steps forward, depending who you ask. It's important to note that wrestling still exists as a sport and a great way to knock people over, but professional wrestlers aren't the ones to look for there. Professional wrestling is mostly theatrics, which doesn't make it any less cool to watch.
That's the official list of the most popular martial arts of all time. Think we missed one? Let us know here, but be ready to fight for it!


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Since the most of us gathering daily around this blog are girls, and we all know how much girls love to feel pretty and look pretty, let's talk about beauty for a little bit.
We all take care of ourselves all year around, but spring is the time when we naturally want to spend more time out of the house, out on the sun, spending time with family and friends, and feeling the best we can while doing that. With perfect make up and perfume. That's where Stadt-Parfümerie Pieper comes in. Because what is our favorite way to shop? Online! Aaaand… with 15% off for every single one of you. Yes, yes! All you need to do is click, click on your favorite products (I say it in plural, because we all know it's impossible to get only one thing. We need a lot. A lot of beauty products;-) ) and use the code MsH18pp4 which will be available until 04.05.2014. Sounds attractive? I know girls!
That's the reason I prepared some of my favorite products for you to see – perfumes and lipsticks.
You know how much I love lipsticks and I'm always in a hunt for new color. Trying different things. Pink, red, orange,… you name it! In every shade! Fun, fun!
Perfumes are no exception and through the years I grew a quite enviable collection. Every single one of them is bringing me so many memories with only one smell – from the moment I got it, to every situation I was wearing it. Remembering only happy times, tho.
I separate them by seasons so these are my spring must haves. Trust me, you're gonna love them, so this code I'm offering you today, came just in time.
Now, enough of the small talk, click here and enjoy in your "me time".


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International Signature 25FB Twin
Airstream International Signature 25FB Twin travel trailer highlights:
- Twin Beds
- Lounge Sofa
- Split Bath
- 7 cu. ft. Refrigerator
When you are ready for your next trip hook up this Airstream International Signature travel trailer and go! This model 25FB Twin features a front bedroom space with twin beds that have a nightstand in between and a LED TV for your enjoyment at night. In the complete kitchen, there is a 7 cu. ft. refrigerator for you to keep all your perishables. There is a split bath with a private toilet area including a sink on your right, and across the hall you will find a nice size shower. You can also pull the two curtains across the trailer if you need the full bath all to yourself. The lounge sofa can be used for seating during the day and at night transform into an extra sleeping space.
In any Airstream International Signature travel trailer you will find materials to last a lifetime and details you'll appreciate every day. You will love the views of your choosing though the panoramic front windows that also let in tons of natural light. Enjoy sleek polished surfaces like Dupont Corian galley counter-tops, premium fabrics to compliment the Ultraleather seating, and an FM/AM/CD radio with in/out Bluetooth. You will certainly also enjoy the stainless steel front stone guard protection, the torsion axle suspension, and the rear view monitoring system.Have a question about this floorplan?Contact Us
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Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller is the story of Willie Loman a worn out, has-been salesman with delusions of grandeur who is married to Linda, a loving wife, he generally ignores. His two son's Biff, a realist who knows he will not be as great a man as Willie hopes he will be, and Happy an underachiever with big dreams. Willy, a failing salesman, cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the "American Dream" kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre. is a Tony and Pulitzer winner and is a strong drama with adult themes and characters.
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Starting with performances in May 2012, the Janesville Performing Arts Center will be charging a $1 per ticket processing fee on all purchases on the phone and in-person at the JPAC Box Office. A $2 processing fee will be charged for all online purchases. For more information regarding this processing fee, please contact the JPAC Box Office at (608) 758-0297.


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Welcome to Gotham. If you've ever wondered what Batman's city was like before he started cleaning up the place, you're in luck.
In Fox's new show, we'll see where it all starts. Origins for both villains and heroes will be revealed and we'll see a young James Gordon, before he becomes commissioner. It appears to be more drama than comic book, similar to Agents of Shield, don't expect a lot of spandex or superpowers.
The show is anticipated to start in the Fall.


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How do I make an 83(b) election?
In most cases, startup lawyers strongly advise someone who acquires startup stock that is subject to vesting to file an 83(b) election with the IRS. Consult your own tax advisor for guidance on what an 83(b) election is and whether it is appropriate for your circumstances.
This article outlines suggested best practices for a taxpayer to make a proper 83(b) election. Additional details may be found in the 83(b) Election & Instructions. Non-US taxpayers may find helpful information in: How does a non-US taxpayer make an 83(b) election? Consult the IRS or your tax advisor for any updated requirements.
IMPORTANT: The 83(b) election must be filed with the IRS within 30 days of acquiring the shares.
STEP 1. Complete Four Copies of the 83(b) Election.
Clerky document sets involving the issuance of stock subject to vesting typically include a document called 83(b) Election & Instructions, which includes 4 pre-filled 83(b) election forms.
On all 4 copies of the 83(b) election, review, date, manually sign and insert the taxpayer identification number for the taxpayer (and spouse, if applicable).
STEP 2. Send Two Copies to the IRS.
Using the transmittal letter included in the 83(b) Election & Instructions, send two copies to the IRS by USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt requested. Use the mailing address for the IRS office where the taxpayer files his or her income tax return. See Where to File Paper Tax Returns With or Without a Payment.
Although sending a second copy of the 83(b) election is not mandatory, it is recommended that taxpayers include it with a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope and request the IRS return it with a date-stamp for record-keeping.
STEP 3. Send One Copy to the Company.
STEP 4. Keep One Copy for Your Taxpayer Records.


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It's not news that Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav is a huge fan of veteran actor Hema Malini. He invited the actor to perform musical recital Draupadi at an event organised by him and his family in Patna. Appreciating the invitation and the concert, Malini tweeted that she had a wonderful time performing and was touched by the family's affection.
"Had a wonderful show of Draupadi in Patna organised by Laluji & his family. All of them showered so much affection on me-I was truly touched," she tweeted. But Yadav, a huge fan of hers that he is, got very excited by this and tweeted something that's equal parts hilarious and weird.
"Ye to apka badhappan hai ki apne hamara nyota sweekar kiya, baki hum dono to surkhiyon main shuru se hi hain. Pyar do, pyar lo… chhota sa jeevan hai," he responded. Yes, he actually said that that the two are always in news! So much for modesty, we must say.
In case you don't know, Yadav's admiration for Malini is nothing new. He even brought up her name during election campaign. He once said that he'll make the roads of Bihar "as smooth as Hema Malini's cheeks", a statement no one can ever forget.
Some of the reactions to Yadav's tweet were hilarious. Sample these
Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/worlds-tallest-church-is-facing-threat-of-erosion-because-people-are-urinating-on-its-walls-3105722/


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I spent 10 years on the road as a roadie and light technician for my sister Josie Waverly's country band in the 90's where I learned to play bass guitar in motel rooms being taught by her bassist. I am influenced by everything from classic "outlaw" country like Charlie Daniels, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Wille, to blues in the likes of Albert Cummings, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Chris Duarte, to rock like Rush, Foghat, Ted Nugent, and Pat Travers, to southern rock in the likes of Allman Bros., Zz Top, Skynard, Blackfoot, and Molly Hatchet. In the late 90's I started my first band "Chamber Street Blues Band". A year later I started a little more serious band called "Ezra and the Fatt Daddy's" playing the local scene heavily for quite a while. With me having the desire to front the band and take on lead vocals, Ezra (lead guitarist at the time) and I decided to go another direction
which is when we met up with Scott in 2001 and began "Outwater". Music directions changed and . so did band members eventually leading to "Pyle's Gun" where we did some more modern rock with me just fronting the band on lead vocals. With a strong desire to get back to our musical roots, along with my desire to be back on bass guitar and vocals, and to have a 2 guitar band again Scott and I started "Dr. Moxy".
I started playing bluegrass with my parents at age 8. The guitar neck was too big for my hands so I started to learn the mandolin which lead to the fiddle and 5 string banjo. I started getting interested in rock music around 15 Trying to adopt the skills of Alex Lifeson, Richie Blackmore, Johnny Winter and the like. In 1988 I played for Kid Kurry on bluegrass back up instrument's and then lead guitar in Aftershock in 1992. I met Kevin around 2001. Since then, Me and Kev have been Outwater, Pyles Gun, On The Rocks and finally Dr Moxy. I have never been more comfortable and at home in any band.
I Started playing drums in marching band 4th grade. (Little americans)
Musical instruments played, trumpet, guitar and drums.
type of music played, Blues, southern rock and classic rock.
Bands played in going back to the eighties. - lonesome crow, blues summit, wayward wynd, killin time. I love long walks on the beach and white chocolate raspberry ice cream. :)
I started playing guitar in 8th grade I fell in love with it by the time I was 16 I was in a band called Southwind and we were playing around town locally I love Lynyrd Skynyrd Molly Hatchet Rush Led Zeppelin Styx Judas Priest any good quality music in in the eighties I was in a band call Gibraltar all original progressive rock then life took over and my musical ambitions we're on the sidelines but now it seems I'm back to my roots playing southern rock and classic rock and having a great time with Dr Moxy


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1. Black Sandals-Peococks (£16).
The weather has been absolutely beautiful in London recently and I badly needed a new pair of sandals. We only have a few places in my local town centre that sells shoes and Peococks was one of these. I found these sandals and fell in love. They have beautiful detail on them and a little heel making them super comfy! I will be wearing them all summer.
2. The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell
I love having a good book to read in the sun while Michael plays and after reading some reviews I reserved The Third Wife from the library. It was a very interesting and believable story with compelling characters. I read it in a short while. It was the first of Lisa Jewell's books I have read so I will be picking up some of her other books to see what they are like.
3. Pretty Little Liars-Netflix
I have watched Pretty Little Liars from the start and love it. The show follows the lives of four girls who have been taunted by a mysterious A and later the ultimate AD. The show is on its last series(sob!) and I am still hooked with so many questions-who is AD?! The characters are compelling to watch and I am a massive fan of Hanna and Calab. You can watch the series from the start over on Netflix.
4.Fibre One Chocolate Fudge Brownies
I have had my eye on these for a while and recently bought a pack while they were half price at Asda. They are baked naturally high in fibre and low in fat and are a 90 calorie snack. I am trying to diet so they are my little bit of a sweet without high calories. They taste pretty good, so much so I bought 3 packs while they were still on offer.
5. Simple Facial Scrub
If you read my blog post on the Decleor Spa, you would know that exfoliating is really important for the skin. This facial scrub with multi vitamins exfoliates the skin removing all the dead skin cells and leaves your skin looking brighter and more even. It is great for sensitive skin such as mine and is a must in my skin care routine.
6. Mint and Dead Sea Salt Face Mask
As part of my skin care routine I regularly like to apply a face treatment or mask. If you will follow me on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hannahscudder091/ You would have seen I was recently sent a big box of products from Essentials AA Skincare. One of the products was this cleansing face mask. Made with essentials oils, it works to draw out impurities, moisturise and tone the skin. It leaves your skin feeling really cleansed, soft and smelling great. I have been applying it once a week and would really recommend it. I have sensitive skin and am a little weary of some face masks but this one is great. It is especially great if you are prone to spots and acne.
7. Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream candle
Home Bargains sell a great range of candles for only 59p and they are just as good as more expensive ranges. The scents of candles are changed according to season and I love the more summer scents such as this one. They smell great, burn for ages and are great value.
8. Nivea Sun Lotion for Kids
With the warmer weather, comes the essential need of sun lotion. Michael is a very fair child and we are always outside so the need for good sun lotion is a must. This sun lotion is especially formulated for children's delicate skin and has both a high SPF factor and UVA number so is highly effective as sun protection. It is easy to apply and water resistant so great when you are spending time at the beach or splash parks. I know there are cheaper sun lotions but this one has always worked well for us and gives me peace of mind when out in the sun with Michael so I will be continuing to buy this sun lotion.
9. Orchards Shopping List Game
Since turning 3 Michael is a big fan of games. He loves Buckaroo, Pop up Pirate and the game ranges from Orchards. One of his favourite games in the Shopping List Game. Suitable from 3+, the aim of this game is to taking turns turning over one of the cards and find the items on your shopping list. The first one to find all their items wins. It develops matching and memory skills, taking turns and creating discussion. Michael also now likes to play a version in the supermarket where I will give him a list of items he is responsible for finding which is great at keeping him happy and entertained during the weekly shop. I have recently bought him Pig in Pants from Orchards range for his birthday and I am hoping he loves that as much as he has the Shopping List game.
10. Read with Biff, Chip and Kipper Collection: Levels 1-3 - 33 Books
There is one thing Michael asks for that I always struggle to say no to and that is more books. As a reader myself I have always encouraged Michael to enjoy reading and a bedtime story has always been a part of his bedtime routine. I love to see a child develop their imagination and to enjoy a story. I read these books as a child and now Michael is getting older and starting to learn his phonics I thought it would be great to buy these for him. Each book is carefully levelled for a young reader and are great for starting to practising skills they will be learning at school, such as phonics, common words and everyday language. The Book People is a fantastic online book store which sells books incredibly cheaply. The collection of 33 books is currently selling at £17.99 which I think is a amazing deal! The Book People also regularly do discount codes and sales so you could buy the books at a even further discount.
What have your favourite products been this month? Let me know in the comments below.


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Neither the appeal of the Mercedes B-Class nor its exact purpose is immediately apparent, but with more than 1.5m sold across two generations so far it must be acknowledged that the tall yet compact hatchback does tick a lot of boxes for a significant number of buyers.
This latest model is derived from the new A-Class and is distinguished from it by a higher roofline and a slightly loftier seating position.
Why not just buy the A-Class? Accessibility to the cabin is the main draw, particularly among people who would struggle to get in and out of a low-set hatchback. Eventually there will be a sliding rear bench, too, which won't be offered on the A-Class. Compared to the previous generation this new B-Class has grown in width and length, meaning there's more cabin space than before.
What has changed in the new generation B-Class?
Apart from the much more modern exterior design, the most obvious improvement from old model to new is the slick, cutting-edge interior. Shared with the A-Class it makes Mercedes' earlier compact car cockpits feel hopelessly outdated, although the AMG Line's soft leather and metal trim inserts, which lend the cabin a premium feel, do not come for nothing.


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A very significant moment in British politics
05/06/2013 14:04:00
The news that Ed Miliband will tomorrow announce that a future Labour Government would not restore Child Benefit to relatively well off families is a very significant moment in British politics.
It's a big U-turn. Shortly after his election as Leader of the Labour Party, Ed Miliband used his first appearance at Prime Minister's Questions to attack the Prime Minister for removing Child Benefit from these families. He said he did not believe the changes were "fair and reasonable". Even as recently as a few months ago, he was defending the principle of universal benefits:
Now he tells us he's changed his mind.
But politicians execute U-turns (some more gracefully than others) all the time. Why is this one particularly significant?
First because this isn't just about Child Benefit. It's about how we tackle the deficit, which is the central issue in British politics. The changes to Child Benefit are one of a number of cuts this Government has had to make to restore financial sanity. Labour have vociferously opposed virtually every one. Now, with an Election approaching, they are being asked whether they would reverse them and if so how they would pay for it. They don't want to go into an Election promising huge increases in taxes and/or borrowing so in the vast majority of cases they have to say "No, we wouldn't reverse that". Expect lots more announcements like today's between now and the next Election (in passing, it was a tactical mistake to say that they wouldn't reverse one cut - they'll now get asked about all the others and it's much harder to say "We'll set out our position nearer the Election" when you're already set out your position in some areas).
Second, the centre ground of British politics has just shifted to the centre right. All three of the main parties now accept that universal Child Benefit (ie a benefit that everyone gets, regardless of their income) is unaffordable. As we have to take tough decisions in the next Parliament, there is now a precedent for looking at other universal entitlements. And once relatively well off people don't get anything from the welfare state, they are likely to take a more sceptical view of the size of the overall budget.
Third and most importantly, this change of heart speaks volumes about Ed Miliband's suitability to be Prime Minister. When he became Leader of the Labour Party, he had a key choice to make: accept that cuts on the scale the Coalition were proposing were necessary but question whether the particular cuts it was making were fair; or argue that cuts on that scale were both unnecessary and damaging. it was both an important choice in that it would define Labour's strategic position for this Parliament and a tough one - accepting the principle of cuts on this scale would both implicitly involve a recognition that the last Labour Government borrowed too much and upset his trade union supporters; refusing to do so would mean committing Labour to supporting higher taxes and/or borrowing. So what did Ed do? He couldn't choose. Instead, he took the easy way out, opposing pretty much all of the cuts but refusing to accept what such an approach would mean for taxes and/or borrowing if Labour were in office. Whoever is Prime Minister after the next Election is going to have to take some very tough decisions and Ed Miliband has just shown the electorate that he's a man who can't do that.
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