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WPPI: Prizes, Contests and More!
We are a little excited about WPPI. In fact, we're bouncing up and down in anticipation. We know that you must be just as excited, but just in case you're not, we're giving away a TON of free stuff this year!
What are we giving away and how do you win?
* Every day we will post a super top-secret message on our MpixPro Twitter page. The first 15 people to show our booth babe Dale Benfield that they've re-tweeted this message will win one of our special MpixPro Twitter tees.
* Each day we will be announcing three or four products. Be the first to take a picture of one of these products and post it on our Facebook page or @mpixpro reply on Twitter will win a free printing of that product. (Example: be the first to post a picture of a metal mural and you win a free mural with your image on it)
* We will be randomly picking winners from those who re-Tweet this blog post or any other Tweets and blog posts we make during WPPI (March 8-10). All you have to do is re-Tweet our posts and you're entered to win.
* And here's the big daddy of them all. Let us scan your badge at the show and you will automatically be entered to win the MpixPro Pick 3. Win and you can pick any three MpixPro products and we will print them for you- for free!
So there it is! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and even subscribe to the blog to get updates and info on contests.

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Interview with Wuju Hot Sauce funded 300%+ on Kickstarter
Tell us about Wuju, how did this project come about? How did you come up with a name?
I saw a gap in the hot sauce world. Everything was all red, vinegary, and salty, and I came across this yellow sauce. My friend's father had an amazing sauce that I thought I could adapt into a commercialized business, WUJU. I could make a sauce with a new flavor profile, consistency, ingredients, and a sweet side. In addition to this gap, there was also a void in myself to start a food business. I had just started a corporate career, but knew I wasn't satisfied. When I came across this opportunity, I knew I had to try and run with it.
As far as the name, it was so tough to arrive at WUJU. I thought of so many names – some crazy ones like Amerinero, Stripes, Uncle Larry's, among a bunch of others. One of my best friends and I were talking about names one day. As we talked about a dream to one day open up a business together, he jokingly suggested "WUJU," which is a combination of our last names. It was a fantastic name and I couldn't get it out of my head. I even justified it with "Oh, it can also be like Wu juice." – that's how much I liked it. It's a funny story, but what's funnier is that a lot of things from my business have come unexpectedly and naturally like that.
Tell us about your manufacturing process and product design for the product.
I knew I never wanted have a scalability issue, which meant finding a co-packer/manufacturer early. I started working with one in central Pennsylvania right as I was starting the business. They were specialty, one that worked with sauces frequently. Additionally, they happened to be relatively close to where my full-time role was so I could stop by before or after. They took a chance on me and were more flexible with order minimums and my options because it just so happened I had a loose connection with the project manager's son by sheer luck. Networking really helped make things in that aspect a lot easier.
The actual design of my label was a challenge. Even after I had the name, I struggled to find a brand personality. My sister was helping me design the original label and we went through so many drafts before arriving at the right one. Around that time, I lost a friend to kidney cancer, which was a really difficult time. His mom posted a photo of him looking out into a beautiful sunset and I knew at that moment that the photo would be the brand identity for WUJU. The sunset was representative not only of my friend, who was an inspiration to everyone he met, but also the fact that WUJU can go on ANYTHING, which helped build our slogan, "From Sunrise to Sunset, WUJU."
Tell us about your Kickstarter campaign. Did anything surprise you? Any anecdotes to share in creating and running the Kickstarter campaign?
It was surprising how involved it was. Even though I heard from people who had done crowdsourcing campaigns in the past and I had prepared as much as I could, there were so many things that I could not anticipate. For example, delays in getting the video ready, timing on the approval process, public relations activities that got pushed back, all that required me to be very reactive, while still taking care of a lot of priorities such as getting the launch party ready, discussing with friends about it, and being active on social media.
How did you create the video for your Kickstarter campaign?
I had a vision in my head to really showcase my passion and the sunrise to sunset branding of WUJU. At the same time, a crew of Drexel University (where I graduated) students were able to make the vision into one coherent and amazing video. They were so professional about everything and definitely way more resourceful and economical than an agency, which was also reflective of how much they actually cared for my project.
Can you share tips for those considering crowdfunding their project?
a. Be prepared, you absolutely NEED momentum at the start of the campaign.
b. Have a nice video – a lot of businesses neglect that, so it's an easy differentiator.
c. Talk about it for a long time prior to build steady awareness with friends and family. Also, a lot of people actually don't understand how Kickstarter works, so be sure to really explain it and again, keep talking about it.
d. Look at all of your options. There are alternative, more cost-effective solutions, but you have to make sure you understand which are worth paying less or more for.
What's next for Wuju?
Selling online through my site, Amazon, and other specialty foods distribution companies, along with the traditional channels of retail like grocery stores.


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New Single Drops Fri Nov 22nd!
Show: Saturday June 15th Alameda County Fair @ 8:30pm
Ahoy! We are excited to announce we have a new show coming up at the Alameda County Fair on Saturday June 15th at 8:30pm on the AgVenture Stage! Hope to see you at the fair! More Info at link or click image above! https://bnds.us/k2ypc3
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Woodpecker T-shirt
DescriptionThe design of this T-shirt represents the woodpecker, an emblematic bird that is part of our North American landscape. Whether it pecks into a tree to catch insects or to establish its territory, it gives us an example of great perseverance. For Native Americans, it represents life because, by breaking down dead trees, it allows the regeneration of the environment.
Product Details50% Organic Cotton and 50% Recycled Polyester.
Made in Canada.
Water-based ink: eco-friendly and high quality printing (do not contain environmentally damaging chemicals).
With Canada Post
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Canada: $5
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Instagram Fashion Blogger Susie Lau Posts About Missing BF
A pregnant Instagram star has posted a desperate plea after her boyfriend went missing.
Susie Lau, who has garnered a huge online following as a fashion blogger, asked her fans to be on the look out for Steve Salter — her partner of 10 years.
The couple, who live in London, were due to attend a fashion awards ceremony last night, but he never showed.
In the Instagram appeal, she said,
I'm so sorry to put a dampener on what was supposed to be a night of celebration... My boyfriend of ten years @steve_salter has been missing since 10am yesterday. He left for work @i_d 10am yesterday from our home in Seven Sisters. He was spotted at Kings Cross at around 11.50. He subsequently didn't turn up at the office at all. His phone is completely switched off and can't be reached at all.
Susie continued,
He was in a completely normal state of mind when we last spoke yesterday morning and we were due to go to the #FashionAwards together.
He was wearing a purple Raf Simons jumper, black tracksuit bottoms and a black overcoat with white horizontal stripes on the bottom and a black backpack.
Susie added,
I realize it has not been a long length of time to be missing but if you know Steve, him disappearing like this is completely uncharacteristic. I along with his family and friends are very VERY worried about him. Some of you will know that I'm eight months pregnant and I'm trying to stay as calm as I can, so if anybody has seen him or knows of his whereabouts please PLEASE please get in touch.
An update tagged onto the caption explains someone matching Steve's description was spotted crossing Waterloo Bridge walking on the Strand towards Trafalgar Square at around 12 pm.


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Empties - Repurchase or Not!!!!
So this is basically a quick review of a few skincare & beauty products I have finished over the past few months. I know there isn't a huge amount of makeup but that's because I am continuously buying new products and actually very rarely finish any of them!!!!!
Eye Makeup Removers: - I LOVE smokey eyes and lashings of mascara so a good eye makeup remover is essential for me. I think the biphase formulas are much more efficient at removing stubborn liner/mascara so that's what I tend to stick to. So in no particular order these are the ones I have been using over the past couple of months:
Garnier Express 2 in 1 Eye Makeup Remover (125ml €4.50 approx, available in pharmacies nationwide) - Fantastic, does the job brilliantly without leaving any greasy residue. Have repurchased this a number of times.
Botanics Soothing Eye Makeup Remover All Bright (150ml €5.99 approx, available in Boots) - Another great one. Lifts mascara and liner away easily. Can be slightly oily but because I remove my eye makeup first this isn't a problem. I just bought a new bottle of this but have been reading that they changed the formula so I'm hoping it works aswell as my last one did.
Elemis White Flowers Eye & Lip Makeup Remover (125ml €28.80 approx, available on www.feelunique.com.).
I actually only had a travel size of this but it was perfect to bring on holidays with me. I try and use waterproof/sweat-proof/heatproof products on holidays to prevent my makeup melting off but they are always harder to remove. However this little bottle made quick work of everything leaving me with no panda eyes in the morning. This is a great one for your skincare routine if you have the budget for it.
Vichy Pureté Thermale Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover (150mls €14.99 approx, available in pharmacies nationwide). Another great all rounder. Works on waterproof mascara and doesn't irritate my eyes.
That's eye makeup removers sorted so it's on to skin cleansers now.
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm (125ml €29 available in Clinique stockists nationwide). I LOVE this stuff...You just scoop out a small amount warm it between your hands where it changes to an oil and apply all over the face. It melts off all your makeup even mascara. Well worth the price tag and definitely a repurchase for me.
Bioderma Micelle Solution (250ml €14.50 approx, available in selected pharmacies nationwide). I can't fault this...it is great at cleansing and removing makeup. But to be honest the Garnier Miceller Water does the exact same job at a fraction of the cost.
L'Oreal Skin Perfect 15 Second Miracle Cleansing Oil (150ml €10.50 approx, available in pharmacies nationwide). Another great makeup remover. Two pumps, apply all over the face including lips & lashes and then remove with a damp facecloth. Ta Dah! All signs of makeup are gone. It does contain mineral oil though but to be honest it's not on your skin long enough to cause much damage. Will be repurchasing!!!
Next up is Serums: I would highly recommend using a serum...I actually think they are more important than moisturiser. I use a serum to treat my skin problems (in my case dehydration/aging) day & night and don't mind investing a little money in a good quality one.
Vichy Idéalia Life Serum (30mls €34.99 approx, available in pharmacies nationwide). This is a nice enough product but to be honest I didn't notice a difference in my complexion after using it. It makes an excellent base for makeup though and feels lovely and moisturising on the skin. I much prefer the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum which is a Holy Grail product for me.
Clarins Double Serum (30ml €69.50 approx, available in Clarins stockist nationwide). This was the first serum I ever used and I loved it however I never actually got around to repurchasing it. My skin looked more even and had a lovely glow to it. I think it's just because I am a product junkie that I never got around to buying a second bottle but it is definitely on my list.
Lush Ro's Argan Body Conditioner (225g €19.95 available in Lush Dublin). I LOVE this stuff and have already repurchased a new pot. You simply use this like you would use your hair conditioner. Apply to wet skin whilst you are still in shower then rinse off. Once you get out of the shower just pat your skin dry and Ta Dah! you have beautiful soft skin. And it smells AMAZING!!!!. I have a full review of it so just click here (http://makeupbyrubysue.weebly.com/blog/lush-after-lush-ros-argan-body-conditioner).
My favourite makeup product would have to be mascara so this is actually one product I do get to finish.
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara (€11.50 approx available in pharmacies nationwide). This is a fantastic mascara perfect for adding volume without clumping. It is a staple in my personal and professional kit.
Lancome Virtuóse Mascara (€27.50 approx, available at Lancome stockist nationwide). I firmly believe that Lancome make the best high end mascaras and always have at least one on the go. This is my all time favourite as it adds volume and a great curl to the last. Definitely will be repurchasing.
So that's it...I can finally throw these all in the bin!!!!. Thanks for reading.
Until next time....Be Happy!!!!
Susie xxx
5 Payday Treats under €5
It's the end of January (Praise Jesus!!!) and nearly the weekend and I bet you would love to be able to treat yourself to something lovely after another tough week at work.
BUT the bills are starting to fly in through your letter box including the massive credit card bill you ran up at Christmas. Well panic not my lovelies...here are my top five beauty treats under €5 (or there about). So go on spoil yourself a little...You deserve it after surviving the worst month of the year.
First up is the Botanics All Bright Radiance Balm. I read about this last week over on Beaut.ie and picked it up Boots after the "glowing" review they gave it. This really is a star buy guys. The light fluid just melts onto your skin leaving you with a soft healthy glow. You can wear it on it's own to brighten up tired dull skin or under your makeup. I have been wearing it under my makeup and it gives a lovely luminescent finish to the skin. I would compare it a little to the Clarins Beauty Flash Balm and will definitely have a permanent place in my makeup kit.
Also the ladies over at Beaut.ie have been using it as a liquid highlight.
(Read their review here http://beaut.ie/2015/boots-botanics-radiance-balm-we-spy-a-dupe)
It is currently on offer in Boots for €3.99 (regular RRP €7.99).
This is one of my all time favourite treats. A bath bomb from Lush! cosmetics. When you drop one of these little gems into your bath water it instantly turns your bathroom into a haven of peace. As it starts to fizz away it releases all its beautiful fragrances, turns your bath into the most beautiful pool of coloured H2o and you start to relax immediately. Light a few candles, put on your favourite music, have your PJ's warming on the radiator and then just slip into your blissful bath with a nice glass of wine in hand....HEAVEN!!!!
There are 100's to choose from...the only problem is which one to pick. Available in Lush Dublin & Cork
The Nivea Lip Butters are a great little treat as they are so easy to get your hands on. They leave your lips super soft - perfect for this time of the year when we are all suffering with chapped sore lips. They come in 5 different flavours and you can pick them up in most pharmacies for about €3.
Why not treat your sore chapped hands or poor tired feet. These brilliant little packs contain a pair of gloves (hands) or socks (feet) which you just slip on for 20mins. Then rinse off any excess product and you are left with beautifully soft hands & feet. You can pick them up in pharmacies, Penny's and I think some Euro stores nationwide. There are also different varieties available - I have seen Argan Oil ones aswell.
If you fancy a little makeup treat then head to your nearest Catrice stand. This really is a fantastic brand and these lip glosses are just gorgeous. I saw Charlene Flanagan (http://www.charleneflanaganmakeup.com/) who is an amazing makeup artist recommending no. 30 Rose, Would You...? (a beautiful nude) to a friend so I thought to myself well if Charlene likes it then maybe so would I. Of course I cannot just buy one product so I picked up no. 20 Best Seller, Trust Teller (A Rose shade kinda "your lips but better") aswell . These are great glosses, non sticky and long wearing. I will definitely be picking up more. I cannot remember the proper price but I am nearly 100% sure they are around the €5 mark.
And that's it. See you can treat yourself without breaking the bank. Now go buy yourself some pretty!
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend.
Susie xxx
I usually wait to finish a product before writing a review however I am so in love with this body conditioner from Lush I just had to tell you about it straight away. I have had this on my wish list for a while now so was delighted to finally get my hands on it earlier this month.
I will admit I'm not a huge fan of in- shower moisturiser but I had read such great things about this I soooo hoped it would live up to its hype. And I'm thrilled to say it did.
Lush is an organic cosmetics company which use ethically sourced ingredients to make fresh handmade products. I love the packaging, the quirky name, the fun directions and full list of amazing moisturising ingredients listed on each pot.
You simply use this like you would use your hair conditioner.
Apply to wet skin whilst you are still in shower then rinse off. Once you get out of the shower just pat your skin dry and wallah you have beautiful soft skin.
It is packed full of oils including Almond, Argan, Brazil Nut, Rose, Geranium & Lemon plus Shea Butter, Cupuacu Butter & Cocoa Butter to name a few. How could you not be soft using all of that!!!
Even with all that oil & butters your skin won't feel oily after use. There can be a slight residue after patting dry but
I just massage this into my skin.
And now for my favourite part....
If you are a regular reader of my blogs you will know I will simply buy a product if it smells nice!!!!
Well this is just simply DEVINE
Lush use their Rose Jam fragrance to give this moisturiser
the most amazing smell. It isn't overpowering but just leaves a delicate "Rose Jam" scent on your skin.
It isn't cheap at €19.95 for a 225g pot but a little goes a long way and a tub will last you months. It is so quick and easy to use and there is not waiting to get dressed whilst your moisturiser to absorb.
I will definitely be repurchasing and already have started a new wish list for my next visit to Lush!
What are your favourite Lush products?
Let me know in the comments below.
Until next time....Be Happy!
Susie xxx
I am in love love love with these two products. My lips suffer with the demon Irish weather all year round. If its not freezing cold, its raining and windy so I have the heat blasting in the house or the air conditioning blaring at work and low and behold we had 3 whole weeks of sunshine and none of use knew what to do...(why can't we have normal seasons like everyone else) so my poor auld lips chapped and cracked even though I was constantly rubbing lip salves, cream etc into them.
I use a soft toothbrush to give them a scrub at night maybe once or twice a week before I go to bed and then apply a lip cream (Blistex Relief Cream is brilliant). However I was shopping in Dublin recently and I love Lush for their bath bombs so I decided to have a look around because they released a makeup range late last year and I hadn't tried it. And that's when I spotted these fab little pots of gorgeousness!!!!
The Mint Julips Lip Scrub tastes just like Mint Chocolate (without the chip). You just apply a small amout to your finger and rub it all over your lips. It exfoliates away all the dead chapped, flaky skin and leaves you with smooth kissable lips...and then for the best bit...you can EAT whatever is left on your lips...YES yummy Mint Choc tasting sugar :). It is made from sugar, peppermint, vanilla and tagetes oil all which leave your lips moisturised and soft. The Honey Trap Lip Balm tastes like White Chocolate & Honey so complements the scrub beautifully. It helps soothe, moisturise and protect your lips. I cannot get enough of it. Both products are a must have especially if you love wearing lipstick and want it to go on smoothly and last longer but hate it when dry, chapped lips ruin your look. All Lush products are made fresh by hand using little or no preservatives and are not tested on animals. You should check out their shop on Grafton Street in Dublin for their full range of product.
Lover of all things beauty, Makeup Artist, Blogger & Wife . I am always on the look out for the perfect makeup or the best beauty product so keep reading to follow my never ending quest!
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novembro 2014 vol. 1 num. 1 - XII Congresso Latino Americano de Microbiologia e Higiene de Alimentos
Abstract - Open Access.
Isolation and Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria From Human Breast Milk
Isolation and Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria From Human Breast Milk
Reis, Nayara Alves; Evangelista-Barreto, Norma Suely; Saraiva, Margarete Alice Fontes; Santos, Marly Silveira; Vieira, Brenda Borges; Santana, Ana Paula Dias;
Human breast milk is recognized as the most important postpartum element in the health of neonates, because it contributes to the colonization of the intestinal microbiota, which plays important roles in the gastrointestinal tract, such as nutrient absorption, forming barriers against pathogens and maturation of the immune system. If bacteria with the ability to confer health benefits to human host were isolated from breast milk, they would be considered attractive probiotic organisms, because they fulfill some of the main criteria recommended for human probiotic, such as human origin, a history of safe and adaptation to dairy substrates. Hence, human milk is a suitable source for isolating microorganisms with probiotic potential, so that they can be used in the development of new functional products. In the current study, we isolated and identified lactic acid bacteria in breast milk of human. Thirteen human milk samples were obtained from the Human Milk Bank (HMB) located in Clériston Andrade General Hospital in the city of Feira de Santana, Bahia. The lactic acid bacteria were obtained from six samples of human milk. The isolates were examined by microscopy to determine cell morphology and Gram-staining and were tested for catalase activities. Thirty-three isolates were Gram-positive, catalase-negative cocci. The lactic acid bacteria were isolated and identified by using the assays of fermentation of carbohydrates (glucose, mannitol, sorbitol, and arabinose), growth at temperatures of 10 º C and 45 º C and in saline (6.5% NaCl). The results revealed the presence of Enterococcus (70%), Vagococcus (15%), Lactococcus (9%) and Pediococcus (6%). The genera of Lactococcus, Pediococcus, and Enterococcus are among the micro-organisms used as probiotics. There is a concern regarding the use of the genus Enterococcus as probiotics, since some strains may contain resistance genes to antibiotic used as chemotherapeutic and may transmit resistance to pathogenic bacteria. Nevertheless, the data on the bacteria used as probiotics indicate that they are safe. To define with more certainty the species of isolates the molecular identification will be carry out as well as the selection of strains with probiotic characteristics.
Palavras-chave: Health, Intestinal microbiota, Micro-organisms,
DOI: 10.5151/foodsci-microal-026
Referências bibliográficas
Como citar:
Reis, Nayara Alves; Evangelista-Barreto, Norma Suely; Saraiva, Margarete Alice Fontes; Santos, Marly Silveira; Vieira, Brenda Borges; Santana, Ana Paula Dias; "Isolation and Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria From Human Breast Milk", p. 611-612 . In: Proceedings of the XII Latin American Congress on Food Microbiology and Hygiene [=Blucher Food Science Proceedings, v.1, n.1].
São Paulo: Blucher,
ISSN 2359-201X, DOI 10.5151/foodsci-microal-026
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I've been waiting for this book to be born! As a vampire writer myself, this brings me joy to know they all don't have to sparkle.
Gregory Miller- Journey to the crypt of an ancient vampire. You alone know his sacred resting place. He has promised to take you with him, when all time has ended and all things have died.
Lily Childs- A centuries-old triptych tells the story of things to come. A museum curator will come to learn its deadly secrets, and pay the ultimate price for knowledge.
Lee Hughes- Where do the lost boys of England go when there is no more room to take them in? A child discovers the truth, and makes a stand against evil.
Brian K. Ladd- A monastery houses the secrets of eternal life, and a monk must battle to keep them hidden.
From the editor:
This book is for those who have lost and are lost, and those who need to be spirited away. It is full of the most finely-crafted tales I have yet had the opportunity to edit, and now I turn them over to you, the reader. Enjoy.
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Nokia fans in the UK, you can now pre-order the Nokia 8 at Carphone Warehouse. The wait is finally over… Almost over! HMD Global announced the new Nokia 8 earlier this month, and the availability of the phone is expected in September. This is definitely an improvement on release timings as Nokia 6 took quite a lot of time to reach the European markets after China. Carphone Warehouse has opened pre-registration for Nokia 8 which means that the Carphone Warehouse will be one of first to stock Nokia 8 in the UK just like when Nokia 3, 5 and 6 were launched.
Pre-registration to buy Nokia 8 helps you to be one of the first few customers in the UK to get their hands on this phone. Nokia 8 is powered with a Snapdragon 835 processor, comes with a dual camera at the back and stock Android Nougat to go along. For more details on the phone specs, see our detail guide: Nokia 8 – Technical Specs. And just to add, Nokia 8 will be getting Android Oreo by the end of this year!
Where to Buy Nokia 8 in UK – Carphone Warehouse
You can pre-register to buy Nokia 8 at Carphone Warehouse website. Enter your details and select the phone colour you are interested in, and send in your details to CW. They will contact you once the first stock of Nokia 8 arrives in the UK.
Register your Nokia 8 now by following the link below:
Nokia 8 Pre-Registration @ Carephone Warehouse
Where to Buy Nokia 8 in UK – Clove UK
Nokia 8 is also now available for pre-registration at Clove UK store. The phone will be available for around the official price of €599 and as reported by their blog post, Nokia 8 will launch on 13th September. Clove UK will stock all four colours of the Nokia 8 – Copper, Steel, Polished Blue, and Tempered Blue.


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Selena Gomez Canceled Tour Over Justin Bieber Heartbreak — Report
Selena is having a hard time moving on from her split with Justin. During this tough time, she is leaning on her BFF Taylor Swift and her close family, who has actually advised her to go to therapy, according to a new report.
Selena Gomez canceled her Australian tour on Dec. 19, saying she needed to "spend time on myself," but it could actually be to take the time to completely move on from her heartbreak. On Dec. 16, just three days before she called off her tour, Justin Bieber admitted that he will always love Selena — was that too much for her to handle?
Selena Gomez Cancels Tour Over Justin Bieber?
"Dealing with her breakup from Justin has still been affecting her and she's been in a bit of a bad place recently," a source close to Selena told RadarOnline. "Her family stepped in and basically advised her to either go to therapy or stay with them so they could watch over her. Her team agreed that family time would be best."
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When Selena called off her tour, which was set to kick off on Feb. 1 in Australia, she issued the following statement:
My fans are so important to me and I would never want to disappoint them. But it has become clear to me and those close to me that after many years of putting my work first, I need to spend some time on myself in order to be the best person I can be.
Does focusing on herself also mean dealing with her heartbreak? Well luckily, she has great friends who support her.
Taylor Swift Is A 'Good Support System' For Selena
"Selena has plans to hang out a lot in the coming weeks with close friends like Taylor Swift," the source added. "Taylor has been a really good support system for Selena in recent weeks."
This doesn't surprise us — we know that Taylor has always had Selena's back, even though she's never been a Belieber, she's good for Selena! She's helping her to move on.
"When Selena hangs out with Taylor, she knows that Taylor hates Justin so she doesn't really bring him up, so they can have fun and be friends and do fun things together when they are talking or hanging out. She limits Justin talk as much as possible," a source close to Selena told HollywoodLife.com exclusively.
So, HollywoodLifers — do you think Justin is the reason Selena canceled her tour? Let us know!
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Introduction: How to Build Slabs and Lay Path/patio/walkway
My front yard was very dangerous with the ground being uneven together with rocks of all sizes and mud. So I decided to at least make the path to my house more safe and also more beautiful but temporary as later I would remove it and make it much better.
In this instructable I will show how I proceeded by tracing the path, building and laying the slabs in place. At the end there will also be pictures of how it became after about 3 months.
The Second image shows how the path looked before.
Tools required:-
PIck- For digging and moving huge rocks
Hoe- To help remove Soil
Rebar and Binding wire- To make skeleton for slab
Concrete- Used to build the slabs and other small stuffs
Hammer- Used to build and demolish things (but mostly for putting in nails)
Nails- to joins in pieces on wood
Woods planks - to build mould for pouring the slabs( other enclosures can be used)
Rod and Line- used to set straight line to aid in positioning the slabs correctly
Measuring tape- to help in the various parts of the assignment
Old carpet- used to pour slab on so that slab does not stick onto concrete (other materials can be used too)
Pry-bar- to dismantle the mould, remove nails but also aid in removing stones and to dig
Level- to check level on ground and adjusting the slabs
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Step 1: Planning
Since this walkway would be used several times during the day but mostly by foot and bicycle, I decided to use slabs and since I had all the necessary materials they were built onsite. Also they will be used frequently so the slabs needed to be wide, comfortable, secure and not slippery to be able to move rapidly on them. So I opted to build a slab of length 19.5 inches, width 20 inches and thickness of 2 inches. When building the walkway a distance of 6 inches should be left in between.
The walkway would Start from the stairs and end to the road, by using a rod with a line string attached to it I inserted the rod into the ground at the starting point (the stairs) and run the line to the road to get a straight line so that marks can be made on the ground to know how much distance to leave in between the slabs but also how many slabs will be required. From the stairs, about 4 inches was left then the first slab would be placed then 6 inches of space would be left in between where the next slab will come and this goes on until the end is reached.
The pictures shows how everything was before the arrival of the materials and before the slabs were put in place.
Step 2: Preparing the Mould to Build the Slabs
in order to build a slab in one location and transfer it to another make sure that the surface on which the concrete will be poured does not merge or gets stuck so that it becomes difficult to remove. I had some old carpets that needed to be thrown away so I used that to build the mould onto it and place then poured the concrete to form the slabs.
How to build the mould?
I used pieces of wood poles and old doors where I dismantle them to get the long pieces where then place two side by side and measuring another piece of wood about 20 inches in length which was cut then inserted in between the two long pieces and secured with nails. Then from the newly inserted piece measured 19.5 inches and then added another piece and the procedure goes on until no more can be added which would form a square where the concrete would be poured.
How to build the slab?
First prepare the skeleton of the slab as we would need to move slab so that it doesn't break and since it will be temporary it will be moved afterwards. Cut 4 pieces of rebar about the same length and then use them to form a square but let about 2 inches to go outside, where the rebars meet use binding wire to bind them together so that they are secured. Next prepare concrete and start pouring about half the size of the thickness of the slab then stop, insert the rebar skeleton and try to center it then pour the next half of concrete onto the rabar where finally make the concrete a bit rough instead of completely flat so that it add grips and people don't slip and do the same procedure for the other slabs and let them dry. Note: Since I ran out of rabar, I used fence which I cut a bit smaller of the size of the slab so that could be used as its skeleton just to reinforce the structure.
Allow at least two days to let the concrete to dry well then dismantle the mould and easily recover the slabs.
Step 3: Preparing the Ground to Accept the Slabs
When installing the first three slabs I found that the slabs would not be in a straight line as well as too low and if still maintained the same line would have ended in the ditch, So I added rocks and soil and compacted them so that everything is firm and a height is obtained so that the 3 slabs can be put in the straight line as before.
In the first picture rocks and soil can be seen that were place to elevate the ground which would act as a good foundation to support the weight. After enough rocks were in place soil was added and the ground was levelled, however due to the weather it was very difficult to work with the soil as it quickly became mud so my mason and I added rock sand and small rocks to level the ground evenly so that we could work more easily and added the slabs to a stable level.
In the last image the slabs have been settled for about 2 two days and seemed stable also another straight line had to be set-up but this time the start had been taken from the elevated ground end to the road and there the ground had to be levelled by using small rocks and soil and to add more stability levelled rock sand and macadam (compacted broken stone) so that the slabs can be placed well.
Step 4: The Last Part of Installing the Ground Slabs
While compacting and setting up the slabs I came to a piece of rock which was a bit high and decided to remove it. However while digging that piece of rock became a huge one and I decided to instead of removing it make the hole deeper so that the rock can just go lower but it was very difficult and at the end the head was still there but I somehow managed to get it covered and the slab fitted well.
Afterwards the slabs were refitted and aligned as required and soil added and levelled on all sides. Later on grass was planted everywhere and a lawn was created thus preventing soil wash away and dust. Pictures of views from the stair and on the road are also uploaded just after installing the slabs and also pictures after months where the lawn can be seen.
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Really cool idea! My dad is always working on our house, I'll tell him to check this out.
Thx for the comment, sure tell him to check it out he might even make something much better than I did :D


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Yogurt-Filled Chocolate Cauldrons
Cute chocolate "cauldrons" hold a cool, creamy orange-flavored yogurt in this recipe. The unfilled cups can be made days in advance and stored at room temperature. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1-1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
- 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
- 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 drop green paste food coloring
- 1 drop orange paste food coloring
- 6 orange or green candy sticks
- 1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Using a pastry brush, brush the inside of six paper or foil muffin cup liners with melted chocolate mixture. Chill until set, about 25 minutes. Add a second coat of chocolate; chill until set. Carefully remove and discard paper liners.
- 2. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, orange juice concentrate and zest. Combine 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture and green food coloring. Mix remaining yogurt mixture and orange coloring; spoon into cauldrons. Drop 1/2 teaspoon green yogurt onto each; swirl with a candy stick.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 617 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 126g carbohydrate (112g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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A weekend for young Catholic nurses and doctors to reflect on issues of healthcare and faith. See post at Jericho Tree.
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A weekend for young Catholic nurses and doctors to reflect on issues of healthcare and faith
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Large families, lots of siblings: the argument for
Posted in Relationships, Science/Technology, tagged children, family, family size, one-child families, parenting, parents, siblings on July 8, 2013| 4 Comments »
There have been a few articles recently about the advantages of the one-child family and growing up sibling-free.
Colin Brazier, Sky News presenter and father of six, puts the other side. The title of his piece is 'Why having big families is good for you (and cheaper)'. Here are some highlights.
Some of the most startling literature comes from medical research. It has long been known that siblings – by sharing germs at a young age and mutually priming immune systems – provide some protection against atopic conditions such as hay fever and eczema. But the latest breakthroughs suggest growing up with a brother or sister can also guard against food allergies, multiple sclerosis and some cancers. For reasons that have yet to be fully fathomed, these benefits do not apply to children simply by dint of spending time sharing bugs with other youngsters – as they would, for instance, in day care.
The other "epidemics" of modern childhood, obesity and depression, are also potentially reduced by exposure to siblings. A clutch of major studies from all over the world shows that the more siblings a child has, the thinner they will be. Put simply, siblings help children burn off fat. One American study honed its analysis down to an amazingly precise deduction: with each extra brother or sister, a child will be, on average, 14 per cent less obese. Reductio ad absurdum? We can scoff at such a definitive conclusion, until we realise that no one in medical academia has suggested that having a sibling ever made anyone fatter.
None of this is rocket science. When we compare like with like, regardless of family background, children with siblings tend to enjoy better mental health. Obviously, again, this is to generalise massively. The world is full of jolly singletons. But dig into some of the big data sets out there and unignorable patterns emerge. On experiences on which nation states hold a big corpus of statistics, events such as divorce and death, for example, strong correlations exist.
Cause is not always correlation, but it stands to reason that when parents split up or die, a child will benefit from having a sibling to turn to. That solidarity runs throughout the lifespan. After all, a sibling is for life, not just for childhood.
Indeed, policymakers with an eye to areas beyond elderly care may need to wake up to the shifting sands of family composition. In the late 20th century, the received wisdom among sociologists was that it mattered not a jot to society at large whether more people were sticking to one child. Now that assumption is being questioned. Is the valuable role played by siblings in elderly care factored into the welfare debate? Will an economy with fewer creative middle children be as competitive? How easy will the state find waging war when more parents are reluctant to see their only child march to the front?
More broadly, the last decade has seen a major evolution in academic thinking about siblings. They have ousted parents as being the key driver behind personality development. And where, 30 years ago, academics such as Toni Falbo argued that to be born an only child was to have won the lottery of life, now research is running in the opposite direction.
A slew of reports by serious scholars, such as Prof Judy Dunn of King's College London, have chipped away at the idea that family size is the product of a consequence-free decision. Researchers have shown that "siblinged" children will have stronger soft skills and keener emotional intelligence than single children. They will be better at gratification deferment (because they have learnt to wait their turn) and hit motor milestones such as walking and talking more rapidly than those without sibling stimulation.
Some of the most recent evidence even suggests that a child with a brother and/or sister will have more evolved language skills and do better at exams. This information is truly revolutionary. For decades, the assumption of academic ideas such as the Dilution Theory has been that less is more.
Have too many children and, as a parent, you will not be able to leverage your resources on to a solitary stellar-achieving child. Indeed, for parents who cannot stop themselves hovering above and over-scheduling their hurried offspring, a sibling for their one-and-only can be the antidote to pushy parenting.
I don't think this is about a binary 'right or wrong', with the consequent stigmatising of one size of family over another. There are many different reasons why some families are larger and some smaller. But it's good to be aware that some of the alarmist articles about the costs of raising children are extremely one-sided.
The miracle of the human mind
Posted in Art, Culture/Arts, Science/Technology, tagged Art, freedom, Ice Age, ice age art, imagination, reason, symbolic thought, symbolism on June 5, 2013| 3 Comments »
I managed to get a ticket for the very last day of the Ice Age Art exhibition at the British Museum on Sunday.
At one level, the works are extraordinary. To stand in front of a 40,000 year old Lion Man carved in ivory; to see a flute from the same period made from the bone of a griffon vulture, with six carefully spaced holes waiting to be fingered; to pass from one exhibition case to the next, a succession of statues, figurines, etchings, carvings, tools, weapons, most of them with some form of figurative imagery, thousands and thousands of years old. And to think that for some reason it was in this period in Europe that figurative art first developed.
At another level, it's extraordinarily ordinary. These are images and carvings that could have been created yesterday, in the local art college, or even the local school. They clearly have a huge and unknown symbolic value, but as examples of figurative art they are simply very graceful and well-kept examples of the human urge to represent what is real.
This is what the human mind does. It produces images of what is out there in the real world (an etching of a lion jumping). It forms imaginary creations by playing with these images mentally and combining and recreating them (the head of a lion on the body of a man). It makes tools (a carefully carved stone core), weapons (a small pouch to launch an arrow), and musical instruments (the vulture bone flute). The mind or imagination works symbolically, and this is what allows us to transform the world, because the symbols don't just stay in the mind – they change how we relate to the world and what we do in and with it.
It's the lack of distance between then and now that is so extraordinary. If we could meet these ancestors of ours, and have just a few weeks of contact, perhaps just a few days, we would have learnt their language, and they ours, and we would be communicating as neighbours, as brothers and sisters. And yes, we would be working out whether they were friends or enemies, and the whole of human history would unfold once more…
Catholics in healthcare: practical and theological resources
Posted in Morality, Psychology, Science/Technology, tagged bioethics, Catholics in healthcare, health, healthcare, hospital chaplaincy, medical ethics on May 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I've just come across this Catholics in Healthcare blog, edited by Jim McManus.
As well as the regular posts, it has a very useful page of practical resources, and another page of theological resources.
Here is the ABOUT page:
Celebrating and supporting the Catholic contribution to health, social care and social action
Catholics are busy and engaged in Health and Social Care. We see the work of caring for others as a core part of being Catholic. From being informal carers and volunteers to pursuing careers in nursing, medicine, social care, research and policy, Catholics
There are well over 1.000 Catholic agencies and organizations in the UK providing some form of health and social care, from volunteer groups in parishes to local and national Catholic Charities , Religious Orders which specialise in nursing, health and social care; and official agencies of the Catholic Church at local level such as Diocesan agencies. The Catholic health and social care presence is large and diverse.
This blog
This blog is created by, about and for Catholic Christians working in Health and Social Care. The Blog will update you on the work of the Healthcare Group of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales as well as providing you with access to other resources and support.
Our Editor and contacting us
The editor of the Blog is Jim McManus, a member of the Healthcare Reference Group of the Bishops' Conference.
How far do you walk in an average day?
Posted in Science/Technology, tagged fitness, GPS, health, pedometer, tagging, tagging devices, tracking, walking on May 13, 2013| 14 Comments »
Most of us in the seminary are wearing fluorescent green electronic devices clipped to our belts. You might think they were tagging devices, but we find it easier and cheaper to track seminarians by hacking into their mobile phone signals. (Joke! I can imagine some crazy person reading this post too quickly and saying to a friend, 'Did you know they tag the students at Allen Hall?!').
In fact, we have splashed out on a job lot of pedometers. We are divided into teams of five, and the aim is to see which team can 'walk to Rome' first. I've just looked this journey up on Google Maps, and it comes out as 1,089 miles and 356 hours on foot.
It's not communal virtue. It's self-improvement. Trying to get the activity levels slightly higher, to improve our all-round health and well-being, and giving us the time-honoured incentive of a competition to urge us on.
I know this sounds daft, but in the first two days I walked three miles without going anywhere. What I mean is that I spent the whole time in the building here; and the only time I went out was to give a talk in a parish in west London, and I drove there. So without going anywhere, without walking along a street, I clocked up three miles – just going back and forwards from office to dining room to chapel to photocopier etc. It's not a big house, and it shows how far you can walk just going about your ordinary business.
I did about ten miles in the first few days. Then…disaster struck. Coming out of the chapel, and straightening myself out after Mass, I caught the blasted pedometer with my right hand, it crashed to the floor, AND IT RE-SET ITSELF TO ZERO!! Ten miles down the drain; ten miles for nothing. I rushed to the college 'Walking to Rome' arbitrator, and she said she would give me the benefit of the doubt and add these on at the end. But I understand that now everyone is talking about their pedometers crashing and re-setting, when they had 50, 100, 200, 500 miles on them…
It has made me curious about how much I do walk, and walking in general; and I suppose that's half the point. I chatted to a friend today and she said that when the pedometer craze broke over the UK years ago (we are very behind here), it was suggested that 10,000 steps was a healthy and realistic distance to aim at each day if you are trying to take this walking thing seriously. That's about 5 miles.
You can tell I am getting pulled in, because now I want to buy a decent pedometer to replace the unreliable one I've got. I'll try to remember to update you. I'm sure you are fascinated by my personal step-count. Maybe I could do a weekly post about this…
Science and religion: the order of the universe requires a transcendent foundation
Posted in Philosophy, Science/Technology, tagged anthropic principle, Big Bang, cosmology, faith and reason, first cause, God, multiverse, necessary being, reason, Religion, science, science and religion, truth on May 5, 2013| 43 Comments »
Fr Philip Miller has an article about Faith and Science in this month's edition of the Pastoral Review, going over some of the basic history, theology and scientific theory.
In the section on cosmology he writes about the anthropic principle: the way the universe is tuned in such a precise way as to allow the possibility of human life. I'm not sure about this. I'm not saying it's untrue, I just haven't done enough to think through whether I find the argument convincing or not.
What speaks to me more is the simple argument from order: that an ordered universe requires some transcendent foundation for its own order (i.e., outside space and time); and that scientific explanation presupposes that the universe can, at least in theory, be explained, and it therefore assumes that the ultimate explanation for the universe has a foundation which is outside the universe itself (at the metaphysical level – that the universe cannot contain the foundation of its own laws; and at the epistemological level – that science cannot justify the foundations of its own scientific principles).
This is how Fr Philip puts it:
The fundamental question remains, for a multiverse just as for a single universe: what is the underlying, unifying cause? The answer is that there must be a necessary being, that is, some sort of 'God.' Universes, being complex, law-governed entities, are not simple, and so cannot be metaphysically necessary (since 'something' must cause/explain the underlying unity of the complex whole).
Some of Professor Stephen Hawking's work has been on the nature of the Big Bang, the proposed initial moment of the universe. Some of his more recent hypotheses have been to provide solutions to the complex physics of the early universe that avoid any suggestion that the Big Bang is, in effect, a creation ex nihilo. Hawking's collaborator, physicist Neil Turok, developed the idea of the 'instanton' model of the Big Bang, which has, in simple terms, 'no beginning.' And yet, it is highly instructive to note Turok's own words about their modelling of the universe's initial expansion phase, termed 'inflation':
"Think of inflation as being the dynamite that produced the Big Bang. Our instanton is a sort of self-lighting fuse that ignites inflation. To have our 'instanton' you have to have gravity, matter, space and time. Take any one ingredient away and the 'instanton' doesn't exist. But if you have an 'instanton' it will instantly turn into an inflating infinite universe." [Turok, N., commenting online on his own work]
In other words, even in their attempt to define a universe with no beginning, they still have to assume that there is a pre-existing framework of physical laws just sitting there, which the material universe must obey. The universe clearly doesn't invent its own laws: it requires a law-giver, and that law-giver has to be outside the universe of matter, space and time; it must be spirit, God Himself.
Which raises the child's question, 'But who made God?' To which the answer is: God is not the kind of thing that needs to be made. Or, to put it in the positive: God is precisely that one 'thing' that is not made by another thing; God is eternal (outside time), spirit (outside space and matter), simple (outside the complexity of secondary explanations), and necessary (outside the chain of secondary causes).
What do you think?
You can read the full article here.


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Keeping Happy in the Winter (with kids): Visits to the Library
I can tell it is February, without even looking at a calendar. We are antsy. We have cabin feverish and are craving some summer weather. My kids and I are running on empty. We are bored with our usual activities and need some winter spice to liven our days.
I am constantly looking for local, inexpensive and child friendly activities for my children. We are a spirited family with lots of energy and a keen desire to always be moving. These deep winter months are the worst for us as the kids are still so small that deep freeze temperatures are not their cup of tea.
This year I have been really taking the time to discover a local gem. A building that contains hours of entertainment for all ages. A space where stories unfold and imaginations flourish. A place that doesn't cost us a cent to visit…
Our local library.
My children love the library. They love the Librarians, the rows and rows of bookshelves containing for every thought they could imagine, they enjoy the weekly story time, and comfy bean bag chairs. I enjoy perusing my own taste in books while they enjoy their favourites. As a family, it has almost become a tradition to pick out a movie for family movie night. Our library offer free rentals. It is an incredible deal!
Every time I walk into the library with them my heart sings. As a child, the library was my sanctuary and to watch the same feeling blossom in my kids make me incredibly happy.
These winter months are saved by beautiful place like the library. A change of scenery for all of us and a reminder of how amazing the power of a great story can be.
If you have not recently checked out your local library, I urge you too. You may be surprised at the beauty of the library.


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Hudson Firefighter Heads to D.C. with Honor Flight
April 22, 2016
by Len Lathrop
Hudson Firefighter Marty Conlon was an escort on an Honor Flight out of Logan Airport Sunday morning. The back story is important. Marty and his dad, a Pearl Harbor survivor, had planned to take the trip together last year, but his dad passed away before the two could make the trip.
In honor of his dad and all the veterans who served in World War II, this Sunday he served as a guardian for World War II Navy veteran Charles Gray.
The Professional Firefighters of Hudson, Kingston Fire and the Manchester Airport Fire sponsored Marty by covering the fee for his flight that all guardians pay out of their own pocket.
The Professional Firefighters of Hudson, Kingston Fire and the Manchester Airport Fire sponsored Marty covering the fee for his flight. A big thank you to Marty and Jeff Sands, the president of the PFFH, for their time and donations to honor these brave men and women who served and protected us in time of war.
In the spring of 2009, Honor Flight New England joined with the national organization Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America's most senior veterans. Through generous donations, they transport our heroes to Washington, D.C., to visit and reflect at their memorials at no cost to the veteran. Top priority is currently given to the World War II veterans, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill. In the spring of 2016, Honor Flight New England also begins transporting Korean War veterans.
With approximately 500 World War II veterans dying each day and many Korean War veterans not being far behind in age, the time to express thanks to these brave men and women is running out.
The first flight was on June 13, 2009. It was a humbling experience to be with these veterans on their maiden voyage to D.C. Of those 50 veterans and guardians traveling with he group, on board were 14 World War II Prisoners of War and five World War II heroes, including one hero who lost his sight while serving his country.
If you want help continue to make veterans' dream of visiting their memorials a reality, Honor Flight New England would like your help to be able to say to all U.S. veterans – one more tour with honor.
After the trip, Marty, shared thoughts about the day and the first word was emotional, while the World War II Memorial was the most exciting apart of the trip for these veterans, only surpassed by the interaction with the people who come out of everywhere to thank the veterans for their service and to express their gratitude for all the sacrifices they had made.
Marty mentioned that this was a way to honor his father and to pay it back to these veterans of the greatest generation. He spoke of 90-year-old Navy veteran Charles Gray, who he had the privilege of being with; Gray had served on a ship in the Mediterranean during the war. It also reminded Marty of his dad, who also was a career firefighter, serving in Lawrence, Mass., for 32 years after this service, who was wounded by a hand grenade. But Marty, with a slightly more relaxed tone, explained that his father was discharged from the service as he had contacted malaria. Marty mentioned that every veteran on the trip had a special story to tell.
A small glimpse that the public saw as the veterans and guardians moved to the airport gate was the emotion in everyone's eyes, as the Patriot Guard lined the hallway with flags, and many ROTC members from several Boston colleges and universities shook hands with each veteran. A band of horns played the different theme song from every branch of the military and almost every person had a tear in their eyes.


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See 100 Years of Family Dinners in Under Just 3 Minutes– by Erin Brelsford via OneCountry
Ewwww to 1935. And wait, that was dinner in 1975??? YES! 1985 with the sloppy joes. I also love to see all the different plates and their various patterns.
How Many Mary-Kate and Ashley Movies and Shows Have You Seen?– by Alyse Whitney via PopSugar
This makes me want to watch their movies AND go back and watch all the ones I've never seen.
The New Pixar Short Short Before 'Finding Dory' Is The Cutest Thing The Studio Has Ever Done– by Johnny Brayson via Bustle
Please Let's Stop Going To Extremes With Nutrition– by Ellyn Satter via Figureate
Fear and Its Role in Your Eating Disorder (and Recovery)– by Cayanne via HealthyEzSweetLife
Because you just needed to know this!!!!!
American Girl Just Released an Adorable New Doll Line- by Kaitlin Menza via GoodHouse Keeping


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The total number of published apps in Android's App Market has passed the half-million mark, closing the gap ever further between Google and Apple in the app wars
There's a big "but" coming, however, as 37% of these apps have been removed by Google since the App Market launched. The actual number of apps in the Android Market stands at a little over 319,000. Google regularly removes apps that go out of date or contain innapropriate content, but the milestone being celebrated includes these apps as well, bringing the total published apps to over 500,000, according to a report by market research bods Research2guidance.
Apple still leads the way in pure numbers terms, with its own App Store now boastingover 450,000apps available for its lines of iDevices. According to the report, however,its Android enforcers are more fastidious than Apple's content managers, withAppleonly removing24% of its published apps to the Android Market's 37%. We can see an obvious spin for Apple to put on this figure ("our apps are better quality than Google's"), but let's leave it to them to rain on the Google parade.
Anotherfactoid of note in Research2guidance's report is the claim that Android app developers are "significantly more productive" than Apple developers, with the average Android app developer churning out six applications to the average Apple developer's four.
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Switzerland last minutes holidays Hotels holiday homes Take A Break Holidays
Switzerland Hotels holiday homes, skiing, at all the best spots in Switzerland. Indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world.
Royal Manotel Switzerland
A 5-minute walk from Geneva Train Station, the Old Town and Lake Geneva, the Royal Manotel enjoys a central location. It offers elegant rooms with period furniture and free Wi-Fi. There are 4 people looking at Accommodation for this hotel. More
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Situated on the shore of Lake Geneva, a 15-minute drive from the airport and 500 metres from the train station, The Ambassador is located in the centre of Geneva. Free Wi-Fi is available. There is 1 person looking at this hotels Accommodation. More
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The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Switzerland is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns.
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Switzerland trip – spring season.
We enjoyed Switzerland a lot, especially the area we stayed Interlaken, spectacular view of lakes, stunning mountains and Swiss alps surrounded area, very beautiful countryside sceneries, as a whole it was really heaven. we traveled in April and enjoyed all weather, there was fall, rain, fog, sunny day during our 9 days stay there.
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What is 10 Cane?
10 Cane is the super-premium rum created from first press Trinidadian sugar cane juice. It's crafted by the experts at Moët Hennessy, the world's premier luxury spirits producer.
Why is it called 10 Cane?
Traditionally, sugar cane stalks are harvested in bundles of 10. Additionally, it takes 10 sugar cane stalks to make one bottle of 10 Cane Rum.
What is "First Press Cane"?
10 Cane uses first press cane juice: the purest, most flavorful juice extracted from hand-harvested Trinidadian sugar cane.
How is 10 Cane created?
The process begins with specially selected Trinidadian sugar cane, which is hand-harvested and rushed to our nearby distillery where it is gently pressed. The distillate from the fresh press cane juice gives 10 Cane its unique character: light and smooth, yet flavorful.
The sugar cane juice is then fermented for 5 days in stainless steel tanks to allow for slow development of its unique aromas. The fermented sugar cane juice is then distilled twice in small batches in French pot stills ensuring optimal yet gentle extraction of the sugar cane aromas.
10 Cane is then aged for one year in vintage French oak barrels through which it achieves its distinctive light golden color, well-balanced mouth feel, and rounded finish. The sugar distillate is blended with a touch of extra old Trinidadian rum, which adds complexity and versatility.
What's the best way to drink it?
It's up to you. 10 Cane elevates all rum cocktails, including the Cuba Libre (Rum & Cola), Mojito, Daiquiri. You can even drink it neat or on the rocks.


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June OREB Stats
While the unforgettable winter of 2014 is over, its reluctance to end created a pent up demand from the spring that added to June sales. The Ottawa market posted positive numbers in May and June and the average sale price increased by 1.5 percent over a year ago.
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,661 residential properties in June through the Board's Multiple Listing Service compared with 1,593 in June 2013, an increase of 4.3 percent (the 5 year average for June is 1,636). The average sale price for residential properties, including condominiums, sold in June in the Ottawa area was $364,264, an increase of 1.4 percent over June 2013. The average sale price is calculated based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold.
In the condominium property class 316 sales were recorded, with an average sale price of $258,135, a decrease of 2.8 percent over June 2013. The condominium property class includes any property, regardless of style (i.e. detached, semi-detached, apartment, stacked etc.) that is registered as a condominium, as well as properties that are co-operatives, life leases and timeshares.
The residential property class continued to remain strong and recorded 1,345 sales last month with an average sale price of $389,198, an increase of 1.8 percent over June 2013. The residential property class includes all other residential properties not included in the condominium property class.
It's a great time to buy or sell in the Ottawa area. If you are thinking about selling, and want an accurate, professional evaluation of your home's current market value, the Hooper Home Team would be happy to share their expertise and knowledge and assist you to price your home and get it sold quickly and for top dollar. If you want to buy a home in the Ottawa market, our experienced buyers specialists will help you find what you are looking for. Contact us today.


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Wappinger, NY Septic Systems
Learn about Septic Systems businesses in Wappinger, NY. Get the latest local news and offers for Septic Systems near you.
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Quote from: ShaLeah on November 02, 2017, 10:59:03 AMI'd like to know how MathematicalTea is doing. Update please!I'm doing well, thank you. I haven't had as much time to play now that NaNoWriMo has started, but I'm getting the hang of the game, slowly but surely, and finding it rather enjoyable.
I'd like to know how MathematicalTea is doing. Update please!
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Older Americans Month turns 50 this year. It began in 1963 as "Senior Citizens Month," when then-President John F. Kennedy designated May as a time to celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults. The name was changed in 1980 and officially became "Older American's Month."
Congress passed the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1965 in response to concern by policymakers about a lack of community social services for senior citizens. The original legislation established authority for grants to States for community planning and social services, research and development projects, and personnel training in the field of aging. The law also established the Administration on Aging (AoA) to administer the newly created grant programs and to serve as the Federal focal point on matters concerning older persons. Its mission is broad; to help older people maintain maximum independence in their homes and communities and to promote a continuum of care for the vulnerable elderly. The Act has seven titles and includes multiple programs: Continue Reading Older Americans Celebrate In May


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Name: Chiffchaff
Scientific name: Phylloscopus collybita
Category: Birds
Nature Stars: 40
About: A small warbler, about 11cm long. Chiffchaff are birds of woodland, scrub, parks and gardens. They are dull green above and pale yellow below, with an off white belly and a short eyebrow stripe. They sing a simple 'chiff chaff chiff chaff' song from the the tree canopy.
How to identify: Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff are both very similar olivey coloured warblers. Best identified by their song (famously Chiffchaff sing 'chiff chaff chiff chaff'). Willow Warblers have pale legs, while Chiffchaff legs are dark grey.
Where: Widespread, mostly as a summer visitor
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Fantastic fact: Chiffchaff nest on the group, hidden amongst brambles or nettles.
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It's with great sadness that we announce Bar-BQ Bar, Eye Spy, and Sky Sixty are closing on August 31. The hows and whys, because we know there will be questions, are surprisingly mundane - we simply couldn't come to terms with the landlord. Things go that way sometimes, but we're going to make the best of it. We're so proud of what we've done over the past 16 years, honored that our bars have come to mean so much to so many people - be it our patrons or dedicated staff - THANK YOU ALL. Know that we're going to celebrate with you this entire last month. It will be full of special nights at Bar BQ Bar celebrating old memories while making new ones. It's all moving so fast, but we're committed to going out with a bang and celebrating together as we close one chapter and go on to the next. After 16 years of no websites or any real social media, we've launched @barbqbar to post memories, announce everything we'll be doing this month, as well as what we're planning to do next, which we assure you - there is more to come.
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USN-1804-1: IcedTea-Web vulnerabilities
18 April 2013
icedtea-web vulnerabilities
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 12.10
- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 11.10
- Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
Two security issues were fixed in IcedTea-Web.
Software Description
- icedtea-web - A web browser plugin to execute Java applets
Jiri Vanek discovered that IcedTea-Web would use the same classloader for applets from different domains. A remote attacker could exploit this to expose sensitive information or potentially manipulate applets from other domains. (CVE-2013-1926)
It was discovered that IcedTea-Web did not properly verify JAR files and was susceptible to the GIFAR attack. If a user were tricked into opening a malicious website, a remote attacker could potentially exploit this to execute code under certain circumstances. (CVE-2013-1927)
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
- Ubuntu 12.10
- icedtea-netx - 1.3.2-1ubuntu0.12.10.1
- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
- icedtea-netx - 1.2.3-0ubuntu0.12.04.1
- Ubuntu 11.10
- icedtea-netx - 1.2.3-0ubuntu0.11.10.1
- Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
- icedtea-netx - 1.2.3-0ubuntu0.10.04.1
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
After a standard system update you need to restart your browser to make all the necessary changes.


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2009 GREATER PHOENIX ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LIVING HERE 31 business Valley of the Sun Giving new meaning to the idea of teamwork. Making it easier than ever for people to reach their goals. Placing customer service at the center of everything we do. At Discover Financial Services, our friendly, open atmosphere supports success, and is unlike any other you've known. Help our customers achieve their goals. Help yourself to the kinds of rewards and benefits that come from a career with an industry leader. Discover Financial Services is seeking dedicated employees with stable job history. Join our team in one of the great opportunities listed below: • Collections Representatives • Marketing Services • Customer Service Representatives To apply, visit us online at www. mydiscovercareer. com/ az. DISCOVER. A MORE REWARDING WAY TO WORK. EOE THE ACHIEVEMENT. THE THANKS. THE TEAM.
32 2009 GREATER PHOENIX ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LIVING HERE business 1 MIXING IT UP High tech, aerospace, financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, health care, education, insurance, and natural resource and mining companies… it's all part of the modern Phoenix mix. Significant resources have been devoted to the biomedical and biosciences complex in the downtown Phoenix Bioscience Center, with a blend of public and private funding devoted to attracting new businesses and talent. In addition, the city of Phoenix has dedicated millions of dollars toward development of a bioscience high school and The Plaza Cos.' bioscience project, which includes facilities for small biotech firms. Also on the healthcare front, Scottsdale's SkySong ( the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center) has added Allviant, a leader in healthcare industry technology platforms, as a tenant. Meanwhile, aerospace potential continues to soar. In September 2008, Brazil- based Embraer opened its 47,700 square- foot facility at Phoenix- Mesa Gateway Airport, dedicated to full- service photo: The Arizona Republic Factors that contribute to Greater Phoenix's cachet as a modern economic powerhouse by Jake Poinier I n a turn on the old phrase, you could say that Greater Phoenix is a great place to visit and you'd want to live there. Established for more than half a century as a top travel destination and ranked No. 1 by Hotwire. com in 2008 for vacation affordability, the Valley of the Sun has turned its sights toward the business world — earning the title of " One of North America's Large Cities of the Future" from Foreign Direct Investment magazine, published by London's Financial Times. The metro area placed first in development and investment promotion and fourth in infrastructure; in addition, the northwestern suburb of Surprise ranked among the publication's top 10 " Micro Cities of the Future." As evidence of the Valley's clout in the technology world, the Center for Digital Government recently recognized Phoenix as one of the Top Ten Digital Cities in the U. S., thanks to the Phoenix Regional Wireless Network and the city's e- commerce infrastructure. Far from resting on its laurels, however, the Valley is continuing to leverage its five particular strengths as it heads into the future: Sun Sp5ots Shade structures, like SkySong in south Scottsdale, are popping up all over the Valley. Phoenix is one of the Top Ten Digital Cities in the U. S.


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…Question: What does Jim Smell like? I really want to Know now :(
probably bird feathers and cat. Two very distinct smells. Thankfully, Greg does not smell like goat.
Goats tend towards 'unfortunate.' *in my experience. yours may have differed *
There are so many things I love about this page. But I think tops is Greg holding Michelle :)
now i have an idea of what Jim's voice would sound like, thanks to the "Oi!"
Why are they upset that the Dragon is leaving, he gave them back Michelle didn't he? And Greg holding Michelle is so adorable. I love it. Thought she was bigger though…
"Greg smells like grass"
awwe so cute!
the greg holding michelle panel is giving me way too many feels i already shipped them but omg my heart
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Sam Witwer
Photo: © Tim Sabatino
About the Author
SAM WITWER is an actor whose work includes leading roles in the SyFy series Being Human, for which he was nominated for a Gemini Award, and the Star Wars Saga, where he brings various characters to life in video games, film, and television—including an Emmy-nominated performance as the voice of Darth Maul. He has also been featured on Once Upon a Time, Smallville, Battlestar Galactica, Stephen King's The Mist, and Dexter. He has been an avid Dungeons & Dragons player since age 11.


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Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy keeps everything just so, so right and modern that it re-establishes a person's faith in fashion, beauty, energy and ideas. Tisci neither labours the point, sucks the humour out of a joyous industry by over seriousness nor leaps to fantasy so over-wrought it's deemed unwearable. What Tisci does is create beautiful dreamy day and evening wear that's modern, sophisticated and with enough light and warmth that makes his shows a living joy to behold. This A/W'13 show was personification of that fact.
Biker jackets exploded – from black slick leather trim versions to floral and silk printed offers, all worn with the cutest, coloured, pin-curled '20's influenced hair that made this hard-soft look the image of the season.
Tisci, a man with eight sisters, made this show an ode to femininity – but the type of femininity who is comfortable enough to wear the trademark Givenchy sweatshirt (oh how I long for one!) with see-through chiffon, sequin dotted skirts, kooky poppy prints or thigh splitting leather, or even embroidered, be-ribboned flounces. How scrumptious.
Our man at the big 'G' took the sweatshirt and the biker jacket as central components, working Givenchy's house style around them and making a truly modern statement. The fluted hem skirt came strolling along the catwalk (as seen at Prada and at Celine) making this, too, a key item for A/W'13.
But it was Tisci's factual dreaminess that both rooted this collection to the Paris streets while making hosts of editors dream. Be-hooped, pointed boots paired with everything just made it all the more right-on. The effortless Post Modern Bohemian Gypsy feel just said 'wear me'. Loved. It.
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Programs for Students with Moderate Cognitive Impairments
MoCI Programs
The West Shore ESD operates seven progressive MoCI programs for students ranging in age from 6 to 26. Three of the programs function as stand-alone classrooms embedded in general education settings, with one program housed at the Developmental Center. Fundamentally, all WSESD MoCI programs stress the development of functional skill acquisition, and as such, are designed to strengthen the educational, social and self-help skills of students.
MoCI teachers are supported by both paraprofessional and ancillary (professional) staff. Students work on functional academics through the Unique Learning System Curriculum (ULS). ULS is a standards-based curriculum program designed specifically for students with disabilities.
WSESD MoCI Program Classroom Descriptions
The elementary level MoCI classrooms are housed in Ludington Area School District's Lakeview Elementary School and in Hart Public School District's Spitler Elementary School. These two classrooms serve students from 6-9 years of age. Emphasis is placed on developing communication skills, promoting independence, basic academics, readiness activities, and appropriate behavior and social skills. Students are afforded the opportunity to swim at West Shore Community College, attend story and craft time at the public library, and practice community skills at local restaurants.
The middle school level MoCI classrooms in Mason County Eastern School District's Elementary School, and in Shelby Public School Disrtrict's Middle School serves students from 9-12 years of age. They have an academic focus on counting, sight reading, telling time, using money and additional areas of functional academics. The classroom environment is structured to foster independence in areas of time management, community safety and personal care.
The WSESD Developmental Center high school level MoCI classroom serves students from 12-26 of age. Highlighting a functionally-based learning approach, students also have certain opportunities to practice skills and knowledge with staff supervision in a variety of community-based settings.
Similar in some respects to the high school level MoCI program offered at the WSESD Developmental Center, the MoCI programs that are located in Ludington Area School District's Ludington High School (Trailblazers Classroom) and Hart School District's Hart High School are designed to support and prepare students for life after school. Students have ample opportunities to participate in Community Based Instruction, while learning and practicing a variety of life skills and vocational proficiencies. Students range in age from 13-26 years of age.