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Professor of Experimental Psychology
Nutrition and Behaviour Unit web pages
My research focuses on psychobiological controls of food choice and food intake. This area is fundamental to the study of obesity. Animal models indicate that associative learning plays a critical role in dietary behaviour and my work has pioneered the study of this process in human appetitive research. Researchers with an interest in energy balance have tended to focus on biological and psychological processes that terminate a meal. My work suggests that in humans, the relevance of these prandial events has been overstated and that meal size is very often determined before a meal begins. My recent work shows that to understand energy intake it is critical that we appreciate the cognitive activity associated with decisions about portion size. This approach has wide ranging implications for the study of dietary control.
In particular, it would appear that 'expected satiation' and 'expected satiety' are key drivers of the number of calories that we put on our plate (perhaps even more important than palatability). These ideas were developed as part of a BBSRC-funded project (DRINC initiative, 2009-2012) that explored the origin of these expectations and how they might be learned over time.
In 2013 I started to work on two further BBSRC-funded projects (36 months). The first of these explored the effects of variability in our dietary environment. Increasingly, commercial foods differ in their size, energy density, macronutrient composition, and so on. My group helped to determine whether these sources of variability compromise our capacity to regulate our energy intake.
In a second BBSRC-funded project (LINK) we worked with an industry partner (Nestlé) to explore the effects of eating behaviour on food intake. For a long time, researchers have suspected that obesity is associated with a particular eating style, eating quickly in particular. Under controlled conditions it would seem that eating at a slower rate produces both an increase in self-reported fullness and a reduction in meal size. Moreover, epidemiological studies indicate that eating rate is a good predictor of bodyweight. For the first time, my team explored the mechanism that underlies this effect. This work has the potential to lead to novel treatments for obesity and the design of foods that reduce our calorie intake from meal to meal.
In January 2014 the NBU started a collaborative 5-year EU-funded project called Nudge-it. The factors that drive food choice are poorly understood. I am working with other partners in the EU to develop and implement novel scientific approaches to better understand this problem and provide evidence-based solutions.
In the NBU we tend to study people who have only ever been exposed to a Western diet. A concern is that we might overlook important detail or, worse still, we might draw general conclusions that don't translate to other cultures. To address this issue we have been conducting field research involving the Samburu - a population of semi-nomadic pastoralists who live in a remote area of Kenya. No 'processed' foods and certainly no 'diet' products or diet sodas are consumed! This makes the Samburu an ideal population to study because they can help us to understand the comparative effects of exposure to dietary variability and complexity in our own dietary environment. You can find out more about this project here.
In 2017 the NBU teamed up with other researchers around Bristol to form the Nutrition Theme of the NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, which opened on April 1st. This five-year programme will enable us to apply our findings by developing interventions aimed at addressing concerns about diabetes and obesity.


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Barcelona is hands down one of my favourite cities in Europe. On one side of the city you have the beach with wonderful sea views, on the other side you have the Serra de Collserola mountain range. Then, throughout the city are loads of great things to see and do, these are the top attractions I most enjoyed from my recent visit.
When to visit Barcelona?
Barcelona has good weather from April through October, the busiest time will be June-August so I'd recommend visiting in April/May or September/October.
On my first trip to Barcelona, I happened to visit during Saint Johns Eve celebrations (Verbena de Sant Joan), this takes place on 23rd June each year and sees all of the residents finish work early and head to the beach for bonfires, fireworks and parties until dawn – I can definitely recommend this.
Where to stay? Check out the accommodation in Barcelona
Top 10 attractions in Barcelona
Castell de Montjuïc
Montjuïc Castle gets it's name from the mountain upon which it sits. It was originally constructed in 1653 as a military fortress to protect the city. Getting up to the castle means taking the Montjuïc cable car (Telefèric de Montjuïc), this costs €8.40 for a single or €12.70 for a return.
If you've got enough time, I recommend purchasing a single ticket to the top then spending the afternoon sightseeing and visiting some of the nearby attractions such as the Olympic Stadium and The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc (Font màgica de Montjuïc).
Top Tip: Entry to the castle costs €5 but visit on the first Sunday of the month for free entry.
No list of top 10 things to do in Barcelona would be complete without the beach! Once the home of fishermen, Barceloneta is now lined with beaches and the perfect place to soak up some rays. Most of the beach was man made as part of the city's preparation for the Olympic games in 1992. Personally, I think all cities should have a beach, manmade or not!
Top Tip: Keep your swimwear to the beach. Did you know it is actually illegal to wear just a bikini or swimshorts in the city itself – you could even be fined.
Casa Batlló and Casa Milà
Even if you're not a fan of architecture, there is something uniquely interesting about the buildings designed by the famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. Casa Batlló and Casa Milàare, homes to the Batlló and Mila families respectively, are both located just off Passeig de Gràcia within a 10 minute walk of each other.
Casa Milà was the last building Gaudí worked on before dedicating himself to the Sagrada Familia and is considered one of the most impressive buildings of the Modernisme.
Sagrada Familia
Having been under construction for over a decade, the Sagrada Familia was Gaudi's most famous piece of work and remains one of the top attractions in Barcelona. After taking over the design of the temple, Gaudi continued to work on the project until he died and is now buried there.
Construction began in 1882 and is expected to be complete in 2026. It features 18 towers, each represents a religious figure with the largest tower representing Jesus.
Top Tip: Being Barcelona's top attraction means it is always crowded. Book your ticket in advance to skip the queue at the Sagrada Familia and arrive at least 10 minutes before your time slot.
Camp Nou
If you're a football fan, this is the one for you. Visit the stadium of FC Barcelonas legendary football team, home to Ronaldinho, Messi, and Rivaldo. It is the largest football stadium in Europe and hosted the summer 1992 Olympics.
You'll be able to learn about the clubs history, see the amazing collection of trophies and experience walking out of the players tunnel on to the pitch.
Top Tip: Staff will try to encourage you to buy an audio guide and may even tell you there is no English inside. I barely used it and everything was also in English so I wouldn't recommend this.
Gothic Quarter and Cathedral
Wandering the narrow medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter (Barrio Gótico) is a great way to spend an afternoon in Barcelona. This area is home to many bars and restaurants including some of the best foodie spots in Barcelona.
It's here that you'll also find Barcelona Cathedral. At almost 700 years old, the cathedral remains an important landmark for the city with distinctive Gothic architecture.
Top Tip: If visiting Barcelona Cathedral, ensure you wear appropriate clothing else you won't be allowed in. Men will need to wear long trousers and women will need a top that covers their shoulders.
Parc de la Ciutadella
On a summers day, Barcelona's biggest and most central park is a hive of activity making it a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and soak up the sun.
The park is home to Barcelona's zoo, a lake, several museums, the Catalan Parliament and a large fountain.
Park Güell
Another of Gaudis designs, Park Güell is located on the outskirts of Barcelona and makes for a great trip.
There are some fantastic view points looking across the city and plenty of green areas, beautifully designed sculptures, bridges and trails. Most of the great architecture is within the monumental zone, you will need to purchase a set time ticket to visit this part of the park during opening hours.
Top Tip: The monumental zone is only regulated during official park opening hours, if you visit more than half an hour before opening or more than half an hour after closing times then you can enter the monumental zone for free.
Is it worth paying to enter Park Güell? Read my post on the subject.
Arc de Triomf
Built for the opening of the universal exhibition held in Barcelona in 1888 (some 80 years after the original Arc de Triomphe in Paris), the Spanish Arc de Triomf stands as the gateway to the Parc de la Ciutadella.
Most Barcelona sightseeing tours will take you through the arch, but watch out for the cyclists and skateboarders as this area is full of them.
Roof top bars
There's nothing better than a refreshing drink after a day exploring Barcelona's top attractions, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the sun too. Barcelona has an abundance of rooftop bars across the city, it's definitely worth checking these out.
Top Tip: Some of the nicest rooftop bars are located in hotels but usually they are freely accessible to non-hotel guests – this photo was taken from the bar in Hotel Catalonia.
These are my top 10 things to do in Barcelona, but there are plenty of other things to do in the city such as all the activities along Las Ramblas, the market of La Boqueria, the temple of the sacred heart of Jesus and some great day trips including Monserrat monastery in the mountains.
Should I take a Barcelona sightseeing tour?
You can either visit the attractions independently as I did, or there are numerous Barcelona sightseeing tours that will show you the best attractions and give you some of the history behind them too.
One of my favourite companys for sightseeing in Europe is Sandermans. In Barcelona you'll find a free walking tour every day of the week as well as a bike tour – these are great ways to see Barcelona's top attractions.
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Today I had the chance to chat with an older gentleman at church. Over a classic Lutheran potluck meal, we discussed incredible experiences he had during his childhood and college years. Fighting the selfish and juvenile urge to jump in and share my own stories, I forced myself to sit back and listen. Really listen. He was so happy to give some insight into what his life was like 30 years before I was even born - and I was happy to learn!
Similarly, my sisters and I couldn't get enough of my nana's stories about growing up in London, and more recently, we sat starry-eyed through Nana's best friend Pat's stories about the trouble they would get into together.
Every time I get the chance to hear stories from the another generation, it always inspires me to live an interesting life so that someday I will have amazing anecdotes to share with my grandchildren.
But what exactly is that je ne sais quoi that makes a life worth telling about?
I used to think it came from the items I checked off a bucket list.
Jump off a bridge? Check.
Study Spanish abroad? Check.
Sleep under the stars in Mexico? Check. (Mex04!)
Eat a bug in the rainforest? Check.
Sip wine on the banks of the Seine in Paris? Check.
Watch the sun set in Red Square? Check.
Survive an attempted mugging in Panama? Check.
The list goes on and on.
I would get so desperate to make sure my life was adventurous, unique, and intriguing. I wanted others to be jealous of my experiences. I wanted to show off everything I had done. I, I, I. Me, me, me. It was all about how I looked to everyone else.
What I have begun to realize, though, is that these stories mean absolutely nothing without the relationships behind them. It is the people with whom I share these memories that make them so meaningful to me. Honestly, the best stories - the stories that have shaped who I am as a person - are about the dear friends who befriended, accompanied, and supported me through ever country and disaster and circumstance, or they are about the people I have met who opened my eyes to a new way of thinking.
My new theory is that the people who come into your life have the chance to change you, the chance to bring adventure, the chance to alter your world view, and the chance to make you feel alive.
Find those people who already exist in your life. Ask questions and really listen to the answers. Then go out and meet some new people. Everyone has something to contribute. Sometimes we just have to dig a little.
Hobbies are great. People with no hobbies besides watching television aren't experiencing everything the world has to offer or using their talents to the fullest.
Travel is amazing. It has given me a new appreciation for cultural traditions and values. It has changed the way I view myself and others.
Reading and learning also make for great conversation and ideas.
All of these things help to shape an interesting personality.
But a truly fascinating life is created through relationships. Some relationships will be there from cradle to grave. Others will crash into your life and be gone in a week. Still others may come in and out like the tide. But each relationship is a story.
Find your partners in crime, and make a great story.


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Primarily an assembly center for theatrical presentation, concerts, and community meetings, the B.C. Jordan Memorial Hall sits beside The Temple, Porter Hall, and the Bell Tower on a small parcel of land called Temple Square in Old Orchard Beach. Jordan Hall's exterior with its commanding Federal Style facade, contrasts sharply with its warm and unembellished interior. Natural wood planking and exposed structural elements pervade Jordan Hall's interior from floor to ceiling, embodying its camp meeting movement intent—popular in the late 19th century—focusing on self-improvement in a natural setting.
Marshall Point Lighthouse, Port Clyde, Maine
Since 1832, the Marshall Point Lighthouse, seated at the entrance of Port Clyde's harbor, has been a beacon of safety for sailors, lobstermen and fishermen. The St. George Fisherman Memorial, which resides on the same property thoughtfully reads, "Dedicated to all commercial fisherman from the town of St. George who lost their lives at sea."


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How far along? 17 Weeks Exactly
Food size: Onion
Total weight gain/loss: 6 lbs
Exercise: 4 workouts done! 2 BodyPump, 1 Spin, and 1 Zumba
Sleep/Dreams: Sleeping pretty well! Had a pretty scary dream last night that I was in the London Eye riding around and suddenly got flung in the water. I kept sinking then finally was able to break out of it and get to the surface. It was not fun.
Movement: Starting to feel the "bubbles popping" feeling!
Symptoms: Not many, woohoo! I think I'm finally in the smooth sailing part of pregnancy.
Preggo Brain Moments: I feel like it's setting in earlier this time around. Put an empty bowl in the microwave and started it before I realized it did not have food in it.
Food cravings: Everything I saw on the Food Network show, Guilty Pleasures. Duck fat fries, yes! Donuts, yes! That show is dangerous.
Food aversions: None that I can think of this week.
Maternity Clothes: New maternity shirt from old navy that I'm wearing in the photo. Officially replaced all non-maternity jeans with maternity.
Belly Button/ Stretch Marks: Still in, and none yet.
Gender: We find out on June 29!
What I miss: In the mood for some white wine.
Best moment this past week: Lots of good ones! Watching Wyatt play at the ice cream social, and date night of course!
What I am looking forward to this week: Getting my hair done, need to get that premature gray covered up. Plus it's a nice little mommy break!


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The human head is believed to remain in a state of consciousness for one and one-half minutes after decapitation. In a heightened state of emotion, people speak at the rate of 160 words per minute. Inspired by the intersection of these two seemingly unrelated concepts, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Olen Butler wrote sixty-two stories, each exactly 240 words in length, capturing the flow of thoughts and feelings that go through a person's mind after their head has been severed. The characters are both real and imagined—Medusa (beheaded by Perseus, 2000 BC), Anne Boleyn (beheaded at the behest of Henry VIII, 1536), a chicken (beheaded for Sunday dinner, Alabama, 1958), and the author (decapitated, on the job, 2008). Told with the intensity of a poet and the wit of a great storyteller, these final thoughts illuminate and crystallize more about the characters' own lives and the worlds they inhabit than many writers manage to convey in full-length biographies or novels. The stories, which have appeared in literary magazines across the country, are a delightful and intriguing creative feat from one of today's most inventive writers.
My take: 5 stars
I saw this book on a cart outside Books-a-Million years and years ago. I looked through it, thought it was intriguing, and put it back. I have thought of it at various times over the years, and wished I had purchased it. Not only could I not remember the author's name, I also could not remember the title. The only thing I remembered was that each page was 240 words in length and there was no punctuation.
Fast forward to last week, when I just happened upon it online. Kismet!! It was at Half Price Books, and I ordered it immediately. Imagine my delight when it arrived signed by the author!! Of course, it is signed "To Lauren", but that matters not to me.
On with the review. First of all, the premise of this one is magnificent! The last thoughts of a freshly decapitated person (well ... almost all are people). I would have found it interesting to know what the person was thinking about their current situation, but I'll bet it would have all been the same. Kind of a "Well, crap!" trail of thought. Instead, Olen Butler writes their last thoughts as the thing they loved most in life. It may be memories of a father, a lover, or a Messiah. What they would more than likely miss most.
Taking this vantage point not only varies the stories a great deal, it also gives insight into the lives of these people. As much as 240 words can.
I also love the fact that there is no punctuation. I can imagine the rambling thoughts of a dying person being just like this, and stopping in mid-thought, as all of these do.
All-in-all, this is a brilliant little book, and highly recommended.


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A week with regards to Brexit can be a long time as we countdown with two months to go until a potential hard exit from the EU.
With parliament now due to be suspended from early September (Sometime between 9th and the 12th September) for a Queens Speech on the 14th October which will include the recess time for party conferences, the window of opportunity for those looking to block a no deal Brexit has narrowed considerably; will this result in a vote of no confidence or other parliamentary manoeuvre by the opposition parties and some in the conservative party remains to be seen, but in the meantime HMRC have been busy in making preparations for a no deal Brexit.
The major step was automatically allocating an EORI (Economic Operator Registration Identification) Number to 88,000 VAT registered business that do not already have one (72,000 having already registered themselves). Having this EORI number will enable companies to use this on customs declarations for any imports or exports they may have with the EU after 31st October 2019. Non VAT registered business who import or export with the EU will still need to apply for an EORI themselves.
If you have received an EORI and are looking to submit your own UK customs declarations either full declarations prior to arrival or using the Transitional Simplified Procedures, please feel free to contact us using the contact us form on this page to find out how you can use or web based UK customs declaration solution.
UK Government has also announced 9 million to ports and local areas to prepare for Brexit, although this is not for the infrastructure of ports themselves but for local councils with, or near to, a major air, land or sea port to buy in additional staff and specialist expertise where necessary.
HMRC have also announced a new online service for making declarations in relation to small low value merchandise from or to the UK in baggage or a small motor vehicle in a no-deal Brexit – click here for more information
They have also advised that as no import or export declarations are required for the majority of goods crossing the Irish land border that a future service for non VAT registered businesses to make quarterly VAT returns will be made available.
Guidance on Importing live animals, animal products, high-risk food and feed not of animal origin and guidance on imports from outside the EU, via the EU (depending if they have gone through EU import checks or not) or from the EU has also been updated including a reminder that the current TRACES system will be replaced by a UK equivalent. Remember for certain goods on import or export you will need to route your goods through designated border Inspection Points (BIPs). Importers should check the guidance to confirm if they are captured by the requirements to report to a BIP.
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Now halfway through the membership, I have had six bottles delivered since late December, but have only tried four of them so far. I stored a San Valencia Pinot Noir from Chile and a Dream Catcher Malbec from Argentina (with a lovely Toulouse-Lautrec-inspired label) in my wine cabinet. I'd like to have a selection on offer for entertaining. The literature accompanying the wine suggests that the Pinot Noir would pair well with "crispy duck pancakes."
The wine label on the Real Compania Tempranillo by the brand Bodegas Muriel from Spain was also lovely, decorated with crowns in the regal hue of purple. This wine I received at the end of January was well-rounded with a long finish.
The French Merlot, the Marquis de Bataille Merlot, was my favorite Merlot I've ever had the opportunity to taste. It smells fruitier than it tastes, like how I would expect a Merlot to taste, but the taste is well-rounded instead. It is still a medium-bodied wine but is the fullest-bodied Merlot I've ever tasted, almost like the Chianti that I'm accustomed to. This wine from February is a beautiful red color. I am pleased to be making a note of it here, so I can try to find it again to serve at parties.
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(L-R) Ms Primrose Monteiro-D'Souza, Editor, Lonely Planet Magazine India; Ms Aromica Bhattacharya, Specialist in Tourism for Peru, and Mr Luis Caballo, Trade Counselor of Peru in India receiving the award for Best Emerging Destination (International) for Peru; actor Ms Athiya Shetty; Mr. Anthony Thomas Elevathingal, Inventz & Mr Deepak Lamba, CEO, Worldwide Media Ltd
Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2018 celebrated the best in travel. The starry event, attended by travel experts and celebrities, honoured the most popular and loved destinations by Indians. Besides this, the evening was also a celebration of the launch of the 100th issue this month. B-town celebrities like Athiya Shetty, Kunal Kapoor, Vikrant Massey and Aahana Kumra were also spotted at the event.
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This was the seventh edition of the Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards, and it was based on the colourful and exhilarating carnivals and festivals around the world. Emcee Luke Kenny kept the audience entertained, while awards were given out to categories like 'Best Destinations for Relaxation,' 'Culture,' 'Shopping,' 'Wildlife,' 'Family Travel,' 'Romance,' 'Indulgence,' 'Adventure,' and 'Food and Drink,' as well as 'Emerging Destinations,' and 'India's Favourite Destination.'
The panel of experts who shortlisted the nominees this year included Karan Anand—Head, Relationships and Supply Management, Cox & Kings; Veena Patil—Managing Director of Veena World; Sucheta Potnis and Hans Tuinman—Founders of Traveller's Palm.com; Manu Kashyap—Director, Windmill Holidays; Deep Kalra—CEO, MakeMyTrip.com; Vishal Suri—Managing Director, SOTC; Madhavan Menon—CMD, Thomas Cook India Ltd; and Primrose Monteiro-D'Souza, Editor, Lonely Planet Magazine India.
Here's a complete list of winners:
Best destinations for culture: Japan (International), Rajasthan (Indian)
Best destinations for adventure: New Zealand (International), Himachal Pradesh (Indian)
Best destinations for indulgence: France (International), Rajasthan (Indian)
Best destinations for value: Thailand (International), Goa (Indian)
Best destinations for romance: Switzerland (International), Jammu & Kashmir (Indian)
Best destinations for shopping: Dubai (International), Delhi (Indian)
Best destinations for wildlife: South Africa (International), Madhya Pradesh (Indian)
Best destinations for food & drink: Italy (International), Mumbai, Maharashtra (Indian)
Best destinations for relaxation: The Maldives (International), Goa (Indian)
Best destinations for families: Singapore (International), Kerala (Indian)
Best emerging destinations: Peru (International), Nagaland (Indian)
India's favourite destination: Singapore
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently declared that the company intends to create an insurance product 'much more compelling than everything else out there'. Victor Fornasier, partner at Hogan Lovells, discusses with Tom Inchley from Lexis Nexis, Tesla's plans and what they could mean for the car insurance industry. Click here for the article. This article
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The Reach Out Network aims to reduce social isolation among City of London residents, while also encouraging residents to live and age well through a range of services providing support, specialist information and advice.
The network is made up of three services:
Through timely and appropriate information, advice and support, we can help people in the City get the assistance they need at an early stage to prevent needs escalating and maintain independence.
In collaboration with the Carers Network, the City Carers Service has been created especially for unpaid carers resident in the City of London. This service offers care workers:
The Carers Network has a dedicated website for the City Carers Service, where you will find regular updates about events, opportunities and other general advice.
The City Memory Group, a collaboration between Toynbee Hall and Forget Me Not, is a friendly, informal group for people who are concerned about their memory, are already having memory issues or have a diagnosis of dementia.
Come along and have a cup of tea and a chat, share your experiences, make new friends and enjoy the various activities on offer, such as:
The group meets from 2pm to 4.30pm on Tuesday's each week at:
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Madhumita Bose-ThomasGroup Coordinator07815 688 335Email: Madhumita Bose-Thomas
Carers of people with memory problems are also welcome.
Formerly known as City 50+, The Wellbeing Service has an outreach worker who can offer residents the following:
To speak to an outreach worker or to arrange a confidential meeting contact:
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A fire official now says there's no need to use a DC-10 jetliner to drop thousands of gallons of retardant on a Central Texas wildfire that's destroyed nearly 1,400 homes and killed two people.
Texas Forest Service incident team manager Bob Koenig said Friday that the plane is ready and can now be used anywhere in the state if necessary.
Officials had said the DC-10 would be launched Friday over Bastrop County, the site of the most devastating of the nearly 180 wildfires ignited across the state this week.
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Alma was probably one of the calmest brides I have ever worked with.
Crossing Michigan Avenue for some photos.
The girls took pictures right across the street at Grant Park.
Each wore a black cocktail dress of their own choosing.
Alma was smiling all day!
The guys strike a pose in the famous Barbershop. The Blackstone is full of history!
Alma and David wrote their own vows. While touching, they also had a sense of humor. David pledged to support "your crazy marathon training schedule, your unhealthy addiction to TiVo, and your insistence on taking bites from anything I try to eat."
Cutting their cake airplane themed cake. Look for a shot of the topper tomorrow.
The bride and groom snuck out during the reception for a few city photos.
I generally try and stay out of photos as much as possible, but this picture makes me laugh as it is really a snapshot of working as a coordinator. I am carrying my emergency kit on my shoulder and my small bag which holds necessities like my cell phone and tip envelopes, while trying to navigate through the room to get the big cake knife away from the little kiddies - all with a smile on my face!
When Alma and David said they wanted their guests to have fun, they meant it. They hired a company to bring in four flat screen televisions and Wiis. Alma's niece is playing Guitar Hero - the guitar is almost bigger than she is!
The reception also included trivia about the bride and groom in a game show format.
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RCMP officers will have to appear before taser inquiry
August 13, 2008
Chad Skelton, Canwest News Service
VANCOUVER - The four RCMP officers who Tasered Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski will almost certainly appear before the inquiry into his death when it resumes this October, inquiry lawyer Art Vertlieb said Tuesday.
Under B.C.'s Public Inquiry Act, retired judge Thomas Braidwood, who is heading the inquiry, has the power to force the officers to testify.
However, Vertlieb said he doesn't think that will be necessary. "We're confident the RCMP is going to want to co-operate in a voluntary way," said Vertlieb. "This is a totally independent commission and this is the best opportunity for people to tell the commission what happened."
Dziekanski died at Vancouver International Airport on Oct. 14, 2007, shortly after being Tasered by RCMP officers.
The integrated homicide investigation team completed its investigation into Dziekanski's death in June and forwarded its report to Crown counsel.
None of the officers has been charged.
On June 25, Braidwood wrapped up the first "study" phase of his inquiry, which looked at how police use Tasers in general. Braidwood heard from about 50 presenters and received more than 40 written submissions.
On Oct. 20, the second phase of the inquiry will begin, looking specifically at the circumstances of Dziekanski's death. The second phase, unlike the first, gives Braidwood the power to make findings of misconduct against individuals, and to order people to testify before him.
On Tuesday, the inquiry officially began accepting applications from those who want to appear before it.
However, Vertlieb noted several agencies have already expressed an interest in appearing, including the Polish government, the Canada Border Services Agency, the B.C. Ambulance Service, the Vancouver airport, the RCMP and Richmond Fire-Rescue.
Inquiry representative Chris Freimond said not all those who apply will be allowed to appear. "They have to have some constructive input," said Freimond.
The second phase of the inquiry is expected to last six weeks, though it could go longer.
Braidwood's report covering the first phase of the inquiry is scheduled to be delivered to B.C. Attorney General Wally Oppal on Nov. 30.
The report on the second phase of the inquiry will likely be completed some time in 2009.


text: Theresa May to face no-confidence ballot by Tory MPs tonight as 48 letters go in Kevin Schofield @PolHomeEditor 3 min read12 December 2018 Theresa May could be removed from Downing Street tonight after a vote of no-confidence in her leadership was triggered by furious Tory MPs. Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee of Conservative backbenchers, announced this morning that the 48-letter threshold to trigger a ballot had been reached and that the vote will begin at 6pm. He said: "The threshold of 15% of the parliamentary party seeking a vote of confidence in the leader of the Conservative party has been exceeded. "In accordance with the rules, a ballot will be held between 18.00 and 20.00 on Wednesday 12 December in committee room 14 of the House of Commons. The votes will be counted immediately afterwards and an announcement will be made as soon as possible in the evening." Mrs May will fight for her political life as she delivers a speech to warring Tory MPs ahead of the vote. Cabinet ministers immediately offered their support to the Prime Minister, and criticised those trying to remove her from office. Justice Secretary David Gauke told LBC radio: "The idea that we should remove the Prime Minister at this stage is frankly irresponsible and self-indulgent." Home Secretary Sajid Javid - tipped as a possible replacement for Mrs May - said on Twitter: "The last thing our country needs right now is a Conservative Party leadership election. Will be seen as self-indulgent and wrong. PM has my full support and is best person to ensure we leave EU on 29 March." Communities Secretary James Brokenshire, a close ally of the Prime Minister, tweeted: "Strongly support @theresa_may to continue as Leader of @Conservatives and Prime Minister. "Now is not the time for this distraction and even more uncertainty. We need to get behind the Prime Minister in the best interests of our country." James Cleverly, another potential leadership candidate and Tory deputy chairman, said: "Clearly I'm disappointed that some in my party have triggered a vote of no confidence just as the PM is having a series of international meetings to deliver Brexit. I will, of course, be voting in support of Theresa May." But in a joint-statement, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Steve Baker of the Brexiteer European Research Group said: "'Theresa May's plan would bring down the government if carried forward. But our Party will rightly not tolerate it. "Conservatives must now answer whether they wish to draw ever closer to an election under Mrs May's leadership. In the national interest, she must go." Pressure has been mounting on the Prime Minister since her decision to delay the vote on her Brexit deal, which had been due to take place last night. One senior Conservative MP told PoliticsHome he had spoken to a handful of colleagues who had submitted letters of no confidence since Mrs May was forced to delay the meaningful vote on her Brexit deal on Monday. "She was acting in her own self-interest, not in the national interest," said the MP, who predicted that she would be "gone by Monday". Mrs May, who travelled to Europe yesterday to plead with EU leaders to offer her some concessions on the Northern Ireland backstop, will chair what could turn out to be her last Cabinet meeting as Prime Minister in Downing Street this afternoon. Number 10 are refusing to comment on the latest speculation about Mrs May's leadership. But former Cabinet minister Damian Green, a close ally of the Prime Minister, hit out at her critics. Speaking on the BBC's Newsnight, he said: "She is being undermined from within by people who are frankly more interested in who is going to be the next leader of the Conservative party then they are about the future of this country." Related Keir Starmer dismisses Jeremy Corbyn's claim coronavirus response proves he was 'absolutely right' By Alain Tolhurst 05 Apr Read the most recent article written by Kevin Schofield - Keir Starmer axes leading Corbynites and brings in new blood as he unveils his Shadow Cabinet


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Montreal, September 15, 2011
Sunwing Travel Group is delighted to announce the inception of "Blue Diamond Resorts", a new wholly owned subsidiary which will manage and develop its own portfolio of destination resorts.
Continuing Sunwing's tradition of innovation, which has seen its rapid progression to the pinnacle of the Canadian leisure travel market, Blue Diamond Resorts has been established to provide unique and differentiated products specifically tailored to the needs of discerning North American vacationers.
The new company will be headed by Fred Baker, who has over 30 years of experience of Hotel Management. Complementing Baker will be Vice Presidents Jordi Pelfort, Antonio Gelabert and Antonio Herrera all of whom joined the company earlier this year from resort hotel companies and bring industry leading knowledge and experience to Blue Diamond.
"The launch of Blue Diamond Hotels and Resorts allows us to complete the vertical integration of the company" commented Stephen Hunter, President and CEO of Sunwing Travel Group, "prior to launching Sunwing, our family has been part of pioneering hotel projects in the Caribbean and built such brands such as Jack Tar Villages, Allegro Resorts and Reef Club Resorts, so in a way this is going full circle for us".
"We have ambitious growth plans for Blue Diamond Resorts with respect to quality, not quantity of hotels", added Hunter, "Our focus is concentrated on adding differentiated products which provides a customer experience that is currently not offered and complements our existing hotel partners".
Blue Diamond Hotels and Resorts, will have several consumer brands, each aimed at different segments of the market. The first such brand to be unveiled is "Royalton Luxury Resorts". The Royalton brand with its unique All-in Luxury concept is an upmarket five star brand, aimed at the sophisticated traveller and their families. Royalton offers a luxurious vacation with personalised service, and an unparalleled attention to detail.
The five-star Royalton Panama Luxury Resort is the first property to be offered. This South Beach style hotel is located in the heart of the fast emerging Playa Blanca area on Panama's Pacific Coast, the property was recently built to exacting standards. The beachfront resort comprises of 230 Deluxe Rooms, one, two and three bedroom Suites, each with free WiFi, 32" flatscreen TV featuring premium channels, ipod docking stations, luxury amenities, a fully stocked mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. All of the 129 suites also feature a fully equipped modern kitchenette. With a variety of sumptuous speciality restaurants and a top class buffet, there's something to cater for every taste.
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Week 26 Building Review
I'm so glad that I feel like we're out of the doldrums and moving forward again! Hopefully we'll keep on pace (or even exceed it!) from here on out. We're working hard to make it happen.
ALL the trusses are set! The barn is up! More steel went up on the roof and it's so close to the full barn structure being up and done so we can get to work inside there!
I also found out this week how big the barn truly is, I mean I knew it but apparently big is too small of a word to describe it. I met with our tile layer and gave him directions and he called because he'd passed our neighbor's "big" white barn to make sure he didn't miss it. I told him to keep driving down the road and when he finally did see it he said it wasn't big but ginormous! Really, you can't miss it once you see it.
And the visitors we had on Saturday also commented on how much bigger it is in person. She said the big side wall posts look like toothpicks in pictures online but they're huge in person. You'll have to come visit and see for yourself!
We have electricity INSIDE the barn and guesthouse, well only one outlet so far but that'll change soon and it's still a big step forward. And we have lots of plumbing and even duct runs with the HVAC system and water heater on-site too! The "guts" of the Guest House are being put into place and I'm so thankful!
Well I'm off to prepare for a little girl's birthday party! Toddle-loo!
Building: Week 25 Review
Unfortunately I can't say that I'm surprised by all the work that was or should I say wasn't done this week, but at least we kept moving forward. I know this is often how building goes, especially since it's a domino effect and it's hard to "catch up" when you lose a few days here and there.
The biggest change is that we're very close to having electricity! We have all our boxes in and our local electric company came and did their part and we should finish it up this week.
The guest house got a couple more showers installed and I got the electric outlets, lights, etc all specked out with the electrician so we're ready on that front.
The manure handling system continues to progress as well with the pump being installed in the reception holding area and fill around the larger area.
With such a windy and rainy week the builders did some odd but important jobs like installing the chimney vents in the roof, putting up some more poly board in the milk room, getting steel siding on the barn side of the Guest House, as well as getting some steel and insulation up on the roof too.
Dan and his Dad continued to help with chopping corn silage for our cows until Wednesday and then are planning to finish up today after some rain last week. They took a few fun pictures while working hard!
While Dan was around the farm again more this week after being away for almost 2 months and took some pictures of the current farm I wanted to share.
Last week the local Clarksville Star had an article about the new dairy farm. You can find a short excerpt here.
And finally a beautiful picture that Dan's mom took this beautiful September morning... what a blessing to get to see this in the morning.
Building: Week 24 Review
Considering that it was a short work week we made progress this week, although it doesn't seem quite as dramatic as some weeks, but still a lot of important things were done and most importantly things kept moving forward, even if not always as fast as we want them too - typical in building!
The barn builders got all but the last end truss set, even working Saturday morning to finish things off - hats off to them! That means even more dramatic changes will soon start occurring in the barn.
The rest of the Guest House was finished framing and it's exciting to see it come together, although once again pictures don't really do it justice! Now we just have to wait for all the insides to get done - plumbing lines, HVAC ducts, and and electric wires... apparently it can take awhile :( although we're hopefully it can get done in as timely as a manner as possible to get us moved in soon!
We got GREAT news to start out the week at Dan's appointment with Dr. Lantz (who we love and would totally recommend!). Dan's free to start working again, slowly and he's not suppose to over do it, and although he hasn't gone back to milking or calf chores yet, he's been working ever since because....
our busiest week of the year, typically, on the farm started on Thursday. We started chopping corn silage, which once again probably needs it's own post but that will have to come later I guess. Since we're increasing the number of cows we'll have to feed we need to harvest and chop up even more this year than ever before, which also means more work!
So even though Dan is out of his boot, I'm still doing calf chores and since Dan is working helping to chop silage the kids come with me. So far we've mostly had fun but it's a wee-bit more challenging to say the least! When I'm finally done with this round of almost continuous calf chores I'll be doing a post on my reflections on caring for calves - be watching!
Here's to hoping that I'm surprised at how much gets done this week! See ya!
Building: Week 23 Review
Since it's Labor Day weekend and no one worked at the site today I feel like I'm still getting last weeks review in before the next week begins. Even more so because Dan & I got away to the Iowa State Cyclone football game on Saturday and stayed over in Ames into Sunday, making it an extra special and long weekend! On a side note I made some great connections with some other farm women who are also blogging about their farm life - so be looking for me to mention them from time to time to broaden your perspective (I know mine was just talking with them about their farms - Turkeys, Hogs, Sweet Peas, and more!).
On the barn side of things almost all the trusses on the north side are now set! Hopefully by the end of the week both north & south will be up!
More poly board went up on the walls & ceiling the beginning of the week in the milk house as well as the beginning of plumbing. As soon an electrical piece arrives we've have both electricity & water!
The Guest House began to literally take shape - into rooms! We're two days into framing and you can really begin to get a feel for it. Pictures have a hard time really doing it justice but it's super fun!
We have some amazing views & pictures of the barn this week too! Dan's dad Dave climbed the silo to get it ready for harvest & filling it with corn silage for the cows to eat. While at the top he took pictures all around including reaching around the silo for a view of New Day Dairy....
And then on Sunday evening during chores God gave us rainbow right over the barn. A similar thing happened a few years ago and I've been using the picture I took then as my header picture on Facebook and the website but now I've replaced it with a picture that includes the barn! Both Dave & I took pictures of the rainbow from different perspectives.
And today we got to have lots of family visit - Dan's grandparents, both of Dave's sisters and three of Dan's cousins & their families. We love getting to share with anyone but especially family as we know we're only able to do what we're doing because so many have worked so hard before us and we're building on the strong foundation they worked hard to build. Although we are the only set of cousins that have chosen dairy farming as a career and lifestyle we love that our family is supportive and cheering us on and love to share what we can with them!
Lynn Bolin
Growing up a city-girl, after marrying my dairy farmer husband and spending a few years abroad, we came home to expand the family dairy farm and want to share our journey & farm life with you!
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An agreement that could finally ease ongoing tensions between the local taxicab and livery industries was endorsed by the City Council Municipal Operations Committee last night.
By a 2-1 vote, the committee supported a series of changes to the regulations and rules governing livery companies and livery drivers operating in the city.
The changes, which were the result of behind-the-scenes meetings held with representatives of the taxi and livery industries arranged by Mayor Joseph M. Petty, Councilor-at-Large Joseph C. O'Brien and District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera, are intended to address complaints that taxi owners have raised about livery operators, as well as improve overall service to the public.
Some of the new rules call for:
•Livery companies must own and control licenses for livery drivers, and drivers will only be able to have a livery driver's license if they are employed by a livery company.
•Drivers who own and operate their own cars, which are licensed livery vehicles, can only operate as liveries if affiliated with a livery company.
•Livery operators can only pick up customers by appointment with a minimum of two hours advance notice; at one point the minimum was a 12-hour advance notice.
•Livery companies will be required to maintain a physical office with log books and pertinent records.
•The number of livery car licenses would be capped at the current level.
•Regulation and oversight for livery cars and drivers would be placed under the jurisdiction of the License Commission.
Councilor-at-Large Michael J. Germain, committee chairman, said the agreement should be a good framework and a positive first step to resolving the longtime differences between taxi and livery owners.
But the key to the success of the agreement is enforcement, he said, so all parties are playing by the rules.
"I'm optimistic; I think it's going to work," Mr. Germain said. "It's not perfect and it's not going to solve all the problems when it comes to liveries and cabs, but let's give it a shot. If it doesn't work, we can revisit it."
While District 5 Councilor William J. Eddy agreed with Mr. Germain, Councilor-at-Large Konstantina B. Lukes was far less optimistic, saying much more reform of the system is needed.
"We will be revisiting this again and again," Mrs. Lukes said. "I cannot vote for something I am sure will not work."
The committee's recommendation will go before the entire council for a vote Dec. 4. If approved by the council, the new regulations will be put into effect for a 90-day trial basis
After that period, the committee has agreed to hold another public hearing to see how the new rules are working out.


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Darling Whittier Heights Tudor! 1929 charm in-tact w/ thoughtful remodel! Newly refinished oak hardwoods, glass doorknobs, mahogany trimwork & picture rail. New kitchen w/ ss appliances, granite counters, maple cabintry, lovely backsplash, marmoleum & dining nook. Updated bathroom w/ hex tile floor. Upper Mstr Suite w/ add'l office/nursery/you-name it room & Lwr level rec room! 95%+ plumbing and electrical updated. Extra large laundry, attractive backyard &deck w/ perimeter seating.
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Problems with clothing.
Earlier this year our niece visited from England for 3 weeks. My wife needed some new underwear and pajamas so I asked Karen if she would take my wife and help her choose what she needed. They come home with the underwear and new pajamas. When it came time for wearing the new PJs my wife said she didn't like them and would not wear them. The PJ bottoms became 'lost' and I only found them last week.
Last week I bought my wife some new pajamas. She was with me and chose the pajamas, saying that she liked them. My wife goes to bed early, usually at about 9.00pm. The first night when the new pajamas were to be worn, when I came to bed later I found her in bed wearing the clothes she had worn all day, and the pajamas on the floor. I said nothing and got into bed alongside her as I have done for the last 46 years.
The next night she said that she didn't like the new PJs and asked where had they come from. It happened again the next night, with her taking one and a half hours after saying she was getting ready for bed, before she actually got into bed. I checked on her 3 times to see how she was going. The last time I checked I found she had emptied one of my drawers of 3 sweaters and left them strewn across the bed, and she still hadn't undressed and put on the new PJs. Eventually she donned the PJs and got into bed.
The next night she said she was going to bed as usual. I didn't check on her at all. When I went to bed, she was wearing the PJ jacket, but also the jeans she had worn during the day. Her PJ bottoms were under her pillow.
The next night she went bed wearing the PJ bottoms and the jumper she had been wearing during the day.
Another problem with clothing is ensuring that she wears clean clothes, and that they are worn the right way round and not inside out. Also I have to ensure that she is wearing a pair of socks and not and pair of odd socks. I have lost count of how many times I have sorted her sock drawer into pairs after she has been in there and mixed them all up into single socks jumbled in the drawer.
Problems in the kitchen
For quite a while before and since her diagnosis my wife has been unable to prepare the simplest meal. For example, she would make a cup of tea for herself by boiling more than a litre of water in the kettle, and then adding a tea bag to the boiling water in the kettle.
Washing up has also become a problem. We had a system whereby my wife washed the dishes and I dried them and put them away. As her problems increased I would find that she had washed the dishes in cold water without the aid of washing up liquid. She also did not actually put the dirty dishes in the water, but wiped them with a dish cloth that had been dipped in the water. Another of her methods of washing up is to run the hot water, not put the plug in the sink, squirt some detergent into the water flow (which is immediately washed down the sink), and then hold the dishes under the running water and wipe with the dish cloth.
After washing up my wife always put the dishes away, but not in the right places. Cereal bowls would be put away on top of dinner plates, side plates on top of salad plates. Knives would put in with the forks, spoons with the knives. She has an aversion to large kitchen knives and would put them in another drawer anywhere else than where they should be.
Problems handing money
One particular day to day activity my wife has difficulty with is spending money and knowing how much change she should receive in a cash transaction. She could no longer remember her PIN for her credit and debit cards. Therefore I became the sole person with access to bank accounts, and also the person who did all the shopping and paid at the check out. This includes paying for any clothes that she needs (including underwear).


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A brief history about of Team Metal Sounds
Passion, Integrity and Quality.
The Zenko is manufactured by the french company SAS Metal Sounds, created in October 2011. The Metal Sounds' team is composed by 9 persons, including 4 associates:
- Cédric Aimé (CEO)
- Philippe Maignaut (Spacedrum manufacturing manager)
- Marc Guilliou (Sales manager)
- Elie Dacenko (Zenko manufacturing manager)
- Julien Barker (Spacedrum manufacturing/tuning)
- Moustafa Najmi (Zenko/Spacedrum manufacturing)
- Gabriel Fournier (Zenko/Spacedrum manufacturing)
- Rémi Chassagne (Zenko manufacturing)
- Florence Marteau-Dulatier (accountant)
Our workshops are located in the South of France: one is near Avignon and a second one is near Montpellier. Our offices are located near Toulouse.
The Zenko belongs to the family of steel tongue drums, also known as "tank drums" because this kind of instruments were first made out of propane tanks. Metal Sounds team has spent a lot of time and energy to create a finely crafted and reliable stainless steel tongue drum.
In addition to a high sound quality, we have created a unique hope and design, inspired by our handpan Spacedrum©, for our first steel tongue drum line. Design, efficiency and reliability are our three key words. Zenko is an original melodic percussion (steel tongue drum) made of a specific stainless steel alloy that protects it for life from the rust and helps to hold the tuning of the instrument thanks to its firmness.


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Real Estate Home Tour w- Intro & Close
This video features Well Said Media's very own Chris Kuznir as he introduces this beautiful home. We work on a variety of projects from animated shorts to capturing live music events to creating corporate promotional videos. Included within that diverse portfolio of work is our real estate home tour videos. In this video, we show the beauty of this Warren Real Estate house. Those in the market can really have a complete and polished image of what their future home may look like. Check out some more homes from Warren Real Estate at:


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I cover the waterfront. Recommended reading, links galore, plentiful screenshots, occasional commentary, line and column graphs, photographs, and color-coordinated PowerPoint slides. Not to mention Update City.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
The LINKcat Upgrade: As one of my colleagues affirmed to me, "Retirement was the right choice"
Malfunctions bug library database, (Stoughton Courier Hub, 5/17/2011)
Excerpt: The library's new catalog system is causing headaches for users, and nobody seems to know when it will be fixed.
All but 10 of the 52 libraries in the South Central Library Systems last month installed an upgrade to the Web-based LinkCat system that patrons use to search for books. The new software, known as Koha, is a massive database that also controls self-checkouts and other internal library operations.
Users have had problems with holds, searching for items and self-checkout devices. Software developers have been working since it was launched April 18 to figure out the cause of the problems and how to fix them.
SCLS marketing director Mark Ibach said the group held a meeting Tuesday with Maryland-based Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc. (PTFS) to discuss the project and the setbacks.
"The priority right now is those things that are critical issues," Ibach said, referring to the problems patrons are having. "In terms of how long it will take, we really can't say at this point – we know it won't be next week."
Ibach said other libraries around the country use the open-source program, but SCLS is the first major system to use it. Part of the challenge, he said, is to get libraries with different hardware and different operating procedures to function on the new system. He said the library system tested the software before the launch, but different issues have come up since then.
"It's one thing to do testing on a certain part of it and say, 'Yes, it works,'" Ibach said. "It's another to put it out in 42 different libraries."
Stoughton Public Library director Richard MacDonald said the library has been receiving complaints about minor glitches in the system since it went live. The problems, he said, usually fall into three categories: things that don't work properly, things that don't work the way people expect and things that don't do what the user wants it to do.
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Hey, an article that's actually pretty honest about what has happened!
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Fox Premolar Teeth Earrings
This little fox premolar tooth was found in the Welsh mountains. They have a satin finish that gives them a luxuriously ancient feel.
Legacy is a collection of fox teeth, ram teeth and bird bones, found on the Welsh mountains and Northern coastlines. Conceived on a trip to Nepal, there is a small piece of the himalaya in this collection. All jewellery holds its routes in natural materials and this collection celebrates the traditions of nature in ancient jewellery.
10% of the profits from this Legacy collection, will be donated to a jewellery start-up in Nepal, supporting young women in need of work. The donations will go towards equipment, tools and training for the young women at Himalayan Jewellery.
Measures: Height of tooth 1cm
Materials: Cast in 925 sterling silver and available in both silver and 22ct gold plated silver. Please select your preference in the drop down menu.
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My Melody Blue Contact Lenses
Get beautiful custom design eyes with these My Melody Blue Contact Lenses. These contact lenses have 9 beautiful dark My Melody design and dramatic blue color to sealed your natural eye. They completely cover your natural eye colour and look very realistic.
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- Sold as a pair of lenses
- Lenses last for 1 year once opened. SPECIALLENS recommended user to throw it after 3 months of usage for hygiene purpose.
- CE safety certified
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- Produced under ISO International Standards quality control.
- All circle lenses/color contact lenses distributed by SPECIALLENS are authorized by KFDA (Korea Food and Drug Administration). However, all products must be used and treated properly, or otherwise may cause damage to your eyes. In order to use color contact lenses safely and comfortably, please receive an optical check up at your local ophthalmologist before use, and follow all given instructions.
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If you intend to open a business that relates to the wholesale field, you must know that planning everything carefully is the key to a successful business. In order to make a good plan, you should complete a proper research which can show you what types of cosmetics and make-up to choose. But before starting to search for make-up and other beauty products, make sure that you set a strict budget which can limit your enthusiasm.
Besides these, you must also consider how much time you can actually spend for your new business. Knowing how much time you can devote to your new prospects is very important as this thing can help you understand whether you are able to develop a small or a big business ครีมทาฝ้า. However, in order to take the best decision, make sure that you are realistic. If you want to develop a successful enterprise, you must be aware of the fact that it will definitely require a lot of hard work.
Additionally, you should be aware of the fact that most renowned cosmetic brands, including the wholesale make-up, only sell via appointed distributors. The renowned brands choose particular sellers in order to protect their products and reputation. But, you have to know that most distributors do not sell their products to small businesses. Therefore, if opening a small business is what you really want, you must be prepared to work with those suppliers who are willing to sell you their surplus. And even though this alternative do not really allow you to choose the cosmetic items that you want, you can be sure of the fact that it delivers only original products.
Another thing that you must know about the wholesale is the fact that the top suppliers usually do not advertise their products and services. This is especially because there is a very high demand for their cosmetic products so that advertising them represents a waste of time and money. By running an on line search, you can easily find out the top companies that sell different wholesale products.
Additionally, you can find different sellers who offer large quantities of make-up and other cosmetic products. But, even though some offers sound very tempting, you must always proceed with caution. And the reason for this is because these days, the web space abounds with many scams that relate to fake products, untraceable payment methods and different other things, which might bring along numerous problems that can easily ruin your business.


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Dut's Village, South Sudan
The new school being built in Dut Tong's village, Akoch Atong
The original school holds 2 classrooms for grades 7 & 8
Construction on the new school building begins
Dut at the construction site - brick by brick the school is built
The old school and the new school
Dut talking with the children and handing out items donated from St. Peter Claver Church
St. Peter Claver's own former "Lost Boy of Sudan", Dut Tong is founder and President of the Akoch Atong Village Project foundation. On March 3, 2017, Dut departed on a two month Mission, a trip that took 3 flights, a bus, and a long walk down a dirt road to his remote village. He brought a Bible, over 300 Rosaries from the Children's Rosary Ministry, school supplies, and funds to complete the village school, all of these donated through St. Peter Claver Parish. The goal for 2017 was to raise funds for a sustainable crop expert to ease extreme famine. Check out the foundation on Facebook by searching for Akoch Atong Village. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.


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God calls each of us, commands each of us, to take care of the needy (James 1 : 27). He also tells us to care for children:
''Whoever embraces one of these children as I do embraces me, and far more than me—God who sent me." Mark 9:37 (The Message)It is clear throughout the bible that as Christians, we are expected to look after the poor, needy, fatherless, hopeless... But that doesn't mean we are all going to end up going to a distant land. God calls and commands us to do all sorts of things all the time, but that doesn't mean that we do them.
I believe that God has given me a passion for his children. He has been working on my heart the last few months and way before that without me fully realising. He has placed orphans on my heart. Earlier I was reading a book called 'No Longer a Slumdog' by Gospel For Asia (would totally recommend it), but it was talking about how we only have one life to live, and thats it's oh so short. There's so much that needs to be done. Thats how I feel about China, there are at least, and likely many more than half a million orphans in China. Somedays I feel overwhelmed by this figure, that I can barely making a dent into that by working with a handful of orphans. However, right now that figure doesn't seem so scary. It just makes me realise that I can have a purpose in life, a reason not to give up. Now that is a reason to return to China, in my opinion anyway.


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