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I almost got fired because of Kendrick Lamar.
Alright guys I'm back and this time I'm talking bout the man, the myth, the Gawd – King Kendrick. This is a two parter though, and part one is the build up. I know the build up to a story can sometimes be really lame, but this build up is different though. It's that "getting good head in the morning and spending eight hours at work KNOWING you bout to finish what you started the minute you walk thru the door" type build up.
Enjoy the ride.
On April 28th the tickets for the DAMN. tour went on sale
In anticipation I made sure I had all the presale codes, I coordinated with friends who also wanted to go, I did everything I had to in order to make sure that I was ready to hit BUY TICKETS NOW option when it was time.
The time came and I was in my office, at my desk. Open on my computer screen were the following websites:
1. Ticketmaster website
2. Facebook to coordinate with the homies — plus I had been giving the play by play on my feed for folks playing along at home
3. An additional separate browser open with Ticketmaster — just in case one froze, I had back ups.
As the minutes ticked by, I sat with my finger poised over the mouse button. The countdown clock Ticketmaster provided was slowly clicking the seconds away until finally — zero hour hit! Go time.
I am not even playing when I say, within 30 seconds of going on sale, the site was telling me they were sold out. I kept clicking and clicking, but each time I tried I was met with "the tickets you requested are unavailable". With quelled anger I messaged my brother, and my girl Tay, both of whom were manning the ticket sites on their end. From them both I received the same information:
I kept clicking for seconds. Minutes. What felt like hours. Until miraculously — two tickets became available. With shaking hands and sweating brow, I typed the information in, and clicked the big red button. Five minutes later, they were mine.
I yelped silently in triumph and boastfully bragged on FB to my DOZENS (ha) of followers. Success!
A week later
I am riding cloud nine with no troubles in the world. The CEO of our company had returned from his recent business trip to China earlier that morning, and he came and tapped me on the shoulder.
"Come with me to the conference room real quick."
Greg always called impromptu meetings and brainstorming sessions so I thought nothing of it, and followed behind him. I sat down at the long, cherry-stained table with a huge smile on my face — until he slid a piece of paper towards me. On that paper was a single image. A screenshot of my FB posts from the day I bought the Kendrick Lamar tickets.
"You know I should fire you for going against company policy right? You aren't supposed to be on Facebook at work."
Even in moments of true panic, most people would quell the smart remarks.
They would minimize the sarcasm. They would shut the fuck up.
But not I. I don't work that way.
"My job is social media… how am I not supposed to be on Facebook?"
"Liv, you know what I mean. On your personal one. It's against company policy."
"What you should do is fire Ashley for buying tickets to Pitbull last week. That is the type of shit that should be against company policy."
*waits for boss' brain to explode*
*watches him slightly smile*
*smile turns into a laugh, and then immediately a frown*
"She bought tickets to PITBULL? You're right, I should fire her. Just… don't do it again."
The following is a dispatch written in real time on August 4th, 2017
Warning: I was high when I wrote this….
Dispatch from a road trip: one blunt of Blue Dream in. We've only been driving about twenty minutes but I have come to a very important conclusion. If you are riding passenger during a road trip, bring a bag of popcorn with you and stare out the window while some epic ass music plays. As you sit, munching aimlessly on this air puffed treat, you will realize that staring out that window is like watching the B-roll of someone else – as if you accidentally clicked into the channel of someone else's mind. It's like a road trip in a road trip.
Verdict – I love popcorn, and this Blue Dream is a particularly lovely batch. Lol. In case you hadn't picked up on that.
Dispatch from a Road Trip: second blunt in, only this time of Super Lemon Haze. I have learned that while popcorn gives the drive an almost out-of-body road watching experience, it does NOT benefit the ever looming cotton mouth that is a common side effect of the Devil's Lettuce. ( I love that name for it, it brings me joy).
It started raining out of nowhere. The haze of lingering wildfires is too strong to have been washed away by the intermittent drizzle, and it has left the air feeling grainy. As though I could pinch the breeze between my finger tips and have dust fall like droplets from a raincloud. On top of that, the wind is strong enough to he constantly pushing us further to the right, when we ALL know I lean pretty far left. (drum riff)
Verdict – cotton mouth is a bitch, the weather is wonky, and Super Lemon Haze is one sexy beast.
Dispatch from a road trip: third blunt in, only this time I've combined the two strains to create the all mighty Blue Lemon Haze. We're hitting Berkeley which means we're soooooo close, but we have also hit bumper to bumper traffic, which means we are soooooooo far. Even with the traffic we are making good time though so I remain patient.
The air feels noticeably cleaner here. I can no longer feel the finite grit of soot and Ash against my cheek as the breeze whips through my window. I can smell the ocean which is 94% of the reason I love road trips to the Bay. That first inhale of salty tinged sea spray wafting off the waves while I blindly roll this fourth blunt, staring wistfully out the window… It changes my psyche. I feel like refreshed. I feel restored. I feel… like I just broke the fourth blunt wrap. Well that changes the psyche too, but in a whole different way. Fucking shit!
Okay fine. Maybe the universe is telling me I don't need to smoke anymore? That Kendrick is a show best served sober? Perhaps this is a sign….
We just passed the 'High Street' exit. Now THAT is what I call a sign. Pulling over at the next gas station.
Fuck I am so stoked for this show.
Part two drops 08/15
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KATHMANDU • Hundreds of security personnel patrolled a tense town in western Nepal yesterday after an 18-month- old boy and seven policemen died in violent protests against a new Constitution.
The government deployed the army and announced an indefinite curfew in parts of Kailali district a day after protestors attacked police with spears, axes and knives and the home of a paramilitary officer, killing his son.
Indian caste demands preferential treatment
AHMEDABAD (India) • At least half a million protesters paralysed the main city of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat yesterday to demand preferential treatment for their Patidar caste - one of the state's most affluent. The Patidars make up 12 per cent of Gujarat's population. They say they are struggling to compete with less-privileged castes for jobs and university places.


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We are getting back on track with releasing our newsletter at the beginning of the month as we have some urgent announcements for release.
They are insisting that subscription renewals be activated before the expiry date. We will be sending out quotes on the renewals at least two weeks before expiry and urge you to request your invoices immediately. This will ensure that you are covered on time.
With a big sense of achievement, we passed our continuing education credits before the end of July!
Google Chrome on its own is a capable web browser. However, Google allows its functionality to be extended. These add-ons are found on the Chrome Web Store.
At the top left, there are four categories: Extensions, Themes, Apps, and Games.
The "Games" category is self-explanatory, and extensive.
Themes appear as a background on the Google search screen. Most, but not all, are free of charge.
Apps are applications you can run inside your browser with a dedicated user interface and user interaction. They are typically more rich and interactive than a website, but less cumbersome than a desktop application. Examples include Google Drawings, Cartoon Yourself, and photo editors.
Extensions also provide functionality, but unlike apps, there is little or no user interface . Instead, they extend the functionality of Google Chrome and the websites being viewed in it. They can extend Google Chrome by adding a new button to the address bar, for example to download YouTube videos, or Grammarly to check your grammar and spelling (even correctly spelled words used in the wrong context).
QuickBooks Accounting Software is now being offered as an Annual Subscription. With the Annual Subscription, you will receive much more as it is a subscription that comes with perks - QuickPerks.
Receive QuickBooks 2017 and free upgrades to the latest version of QuickBooks available when you renew your subscription annually
The QuickPerks Annual Subscription offers you and your business many benefits, including making your QuickBooks Desktop package mobile. Isn't it time to convert your business to easier financial management?
Contact Judith for more information!
There is going to be a launch on 9th September, so we will have some updates in the next newsletter.
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Please contact Judith for the new KeyPlayer software and assistance in getting your data file to QuickBooks for conversion.
Everything you use can be washed and recycled. If you sort at source, it makes everything very straight forward. Remember that we cannot make our country one large landfill site! .
All Autodesk products have similar links to training and resources. Here's the one for AutoCAD Electrical https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-electrical?sort=score. This is one powerful package for designing circuits etc. Wish it had been around when I was helping my father in the 1960s!
We return to looking at what is new in Excel 2016 for Windows Desktop, compared with Excel 2010. As we saw in Excel Tip #151 in February, on the Insert ribbon, in the Charts group, there are three new buttons: Hierarchy, Waterfall or Stock, and Statistical.
In this episode, we will look at Waterfall or Stock and use the new Waterfall type. This type of chart is intended to show the effect of a series of positive and negative values. Unfortunately Microsoft does not seem to have thought it through properly, and it is not a particularly useful chart. You might expect that it could show changes in balance over time, but it doesn't want dates, but rather, text. Two data columns are needed: Description (text), and change (numbers), as shown below. Select the data. Click the Insert ribbon. In the Charts group, choose the third small button: Insert Waterfall or Stock Chart. From the drop-down menu, choose Waterfall. Your results should look like this:
As can be seen, as soon as there is any significant amount of data, the chart gets too cluttered to read.
Next month we will continue with the new Waterfall or Stock charts, looking at Stock charts.
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I'm giving you lifetime access to my proven system to restore your postpartum body faster than ever and leave you feeling stronger, healthier, and happily basking in new-baby bliss.
Are you a new mom that wants to restore your tired, aching body back to its strong, fearless, and beautiful ways?
Do you want to create a deeper bond with your new baby and a healthy attachment that's scientifically proven to last a lifetime?
Have you experienced any feelings of postpartum anxiety or depression that you're eager to address and eliminate, but you're not sure how?
Did you answer yes to one (or more) of the above questions?
Good. You are SO in the right spot.
You see, I have three babies of my own, and I'm also a Postpartum Wellness Practitioner. This means my whole world revolves around new mamas and their precious babies.
I've helped hundreds of mamas and mamas-to-be navigate this raw and sacred time, heal their bodies and minds, and bond with their babies on the deepest possible level.
It happens all-too-often, mothers spending months upon months preparing for the birth of a new baby, and then realizing afterward that you forgot all about your own postpartum healing. The exhaustion, the bleeding, the intense rollercoaster of emotions, the breastfeeding, the sleepless nights…You wonder if you're doing it all wrong, and you wonder why no one told you it was going to be like this.
It doesn't have to be that way, mama. And I'm here to help you navigate the waters and have the most positive, peaceful, and healing postpartum experience possible.
This program is FOR YOU if you're an expecting mama or a new mama…Yes, even if you just had your baby yesterday!
I have spent the past nine years researching, training, and developing a comprehensive system - one that's proven to have incredible results - to turn postpartum into a time of transformation and rejuvenation.
I will teach you:
- The true definition of the postpartum period, and how it affects you and your baby.
- What to expect from those early postpartum days, and specific strategies to help you prepare for healing in the first 40 days and beyond.
- The proper way to nourish and care for your postpartum body (in a way that promotes healing).
- How to manage and understand the hormonal and emotional changes that occur during the postpartum period.
- Everything you need to know about mothering and breastfeeding your new baby.
And so much more!
Within the first few months of implementing my system, you'll be feeling better than you did before pregnancy. By one year postpartum, you'll have other mamas wondering what kind of magic pill you've swallowed…
But it's not a magic pill, mama.
It's simply a compilation of my most powerful and natural strategies, packed into an easy step-by-step system called Mindful Postpartum.
In this eCourse, I'm giving you exactly what you need to have the best postpartum experience possible. In fact, I'm revealing techniques that have been used for thousands of years and are still applicable in today's modern world.
The best part? You'll be able to develop your own postpartum recovery plan, one that is tailored to YOU and your exact needs.
You'll also have access to awesome recipes and healing balms, salves, and more that are 100% natural and safe for both mama and baby.
I'm sharing my very best postpartum wellness strategies with you today, so that you can avoid any unpleasant postpartum surprises and instead, heal your body deeply and fully (while you bond and cuddle your beautiful new squishy babe)!
And, with the Mindful Postpartum program in your arsenal, you'll be able to heal in significantly less time than it takes most mamas to fully recover. #SerenityPostpartum
Don't just take my word for it though! Here is what some of my previous students have to say about the program:
"I am in my postpartum time after the birth of my third child, and I have never before come across any one resource that contains the amount of information in Maranda's course. I highly recommend Mindful Postpartum to both women who are considering pregnancy and those who will care for them" - Amanda Lopez
"The Mindful Postpartum eCourse is the most valuable postpartum resource for new mamas! Filled with nonjudgmental information and support, Maranda walks you step-by-step through this sacred time. She gracefully provides you with all of the tools needed to create your personalized postpartum plan. This engaging, easily accessible course will be recommended to all of my clients!" - Ginny Parham, Doula
This course is closed for enrollment.
Imagine feeling completely prepared for these postpartum changes and knowing exactly what to do to heal faster and more completely.
Imagine feeling the innate bond with your baby grow every day, and feeling confident in your ability to love, nourish, and care for your sweet newborn.
Imagine if you didn't have to experience postpartum depression or anxiety because you had the proper tools and resources you needed to feel empowered, safe, and supported.
Many new mamas don't even realize they need these resources until the struggles have already set in, and that's why I'm here. I want to help you plan, prepare, and enjoy your postpartum journey.
What's included, you ask?
Course Curriculum
Registering for Mindful Postpartum will not only give you access to all 8 modules (16 sections), with video tutorials and guiding PDFs, but you'll also get bonus content, including:
3. PDF downloads throughout the course, giving you tips, recipes, and actionable items
"Attended a postpartum retreat that Maranda hosted and it was amazing. I felt so lifted up and supported, was a truly wonderful experience." –Jolie M.
"Absolutely going to change your life. 5☆ to infinity and beyond. Every mama needs this." -LeeAnna C.
"There is so much growth and change that occurs once your baby is earth side. I was more than ecstatic to have someone to confide in and being introduced to lots of wonderful remedies and natural products to help me recover and embrace my transition into motherhood. Your world is forever changed once your baby arrives and I needed support. Serenity grows provided the insight, wisdom, and healing I needed…!" -Melissa K.
"Maranda is one of the most loving and caring women I have ever met. I was privileged to participate in one of her Serenity Circles and it was so helpful and healing!" -Mary S.
Your Instructor
Maranda Bower is a Postpartum Bliss Coach who's supporting mamas in experiencing deep authentic healing, while preventing postpartum depression and anxiety. As an author and speaker, she's worked with hundreds of mothers, awakening them into the joyful and fulfilling Sacred Window that is postpartum. She lives on her beautiful homestead in Alaska with her husband and 3 children. Download your free guide to your Sacred Postpartum Ritual Journal at https://www.serenitygrows.com/sacred-postpartum-ritual-journal/
Who is Mindful Postpartum for?
This program is great for new mamas and experienced mamas alike.
It doesn't matter if you are starting this course during pregnancy (getting prepared), or starting this course several months after having a baby. It doesn't matter if it's your first baby or your seventh. If you want to be more mindful in your postpartum journey, heal your body fully, and bond more deeply with your baby, then this course will help you get there, no matter where you're starting from.
Although many of the concepts in this course are closely related to those first few months after having your baby, the guiding principles will apply no matter where you are in your postpartum journey.
Not sure if Mindful Postpartum is right for you?
Well, I'm giving you a full MONTH to try my strategies. If you reach out within 30 days to let me know that you're not seeing growth, I'll happily give you a full refund.
I'm offering this money-back guarantee because I believe so strongly in the contents of Mindful Postpartum and I want you to see how game-changing this course can be, risk-free.
Now, if you do end up wanting a refund, you'll need to show me that you did work by watching the videos, completing any worksheets, and implementing my suggestions. So long as you've done the work, you'll be able to request a refund. Mindful Postpartum doesn't work unless you do.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's not just the birth of a baby.
It's the birth of a mother too.
This is one of the most critical times in life. It's one you'll never forget. You and your baby deserve the best. And Mindful Postpartum is the step-by-step system you need to make it happen.


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Barbados Football Association President Randolph Harris was officially voted in as boss of the Caribbean Football Union having briefly acted as head of the regional football union since the suspension of Antiguan Gordon Derrick from FIFA last year.
It was a landslide 27-3 victory yesterday for Harris, the distinguished Barbadian administrator who will occupy the top post of CFU president for the next four years after defeating Hillaren Frederick of the United States Virgin Islands when elections were held yesterday in Moscow, Russia.
That achievement came three hours after Harris who has been involved in football since 1970 was elected by acclamation, vice-president of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football [CONCACAF] for the next two years after elections were held in the room where the CONCACAF 33rd Ordinary Congress was held.
The vacant post of board member went to Dominican Glen Etienne, who comfortably defeated Fabrice Baly of French Saint Martin 21-7.
Tasked with the responsibility of looking after the region's affairs in football, Harris in an interview with Barbados TODAY thanked those who supported him and said the CFU had a strategic plan that would see the game being developed at all levels in the Caribbean.
"I have the responsibility of looking after the region and I have good support from the executive council and members of the CFU and hopefully I could give them the kind of service that they expect from me," Harris said.
Assuring that the CFU was in good financial standing, Harris also said: "CFU has a strategic plan that was done collectively by the board and with some help from CONCACAF. We will be keeping to that strategic plan, trying to develop proper governance and integrity for the organization. We are looking to assist our member associations with development in all areas including finance, general administration and of course the game."
After being elected, Harris asked his members to pay a moment's silence in memory of former CONCACAF vice-president and president of Jamaica Football Federation, Captain Horace Burrell who passed away a year ago.
Aside from the CFU board members, BFA vice-president Captain Al Walcott and general secretary Edwyn Wood are in Moscow supporting Harris.
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Cloud Security Fundamentals
Training Information
Cloud Security Fundamentals is the ideal entry-point for professionals and enterprises interested in enhancing their understanding of cloud security. You will learn about the relationship between cloud computing and cloud security, while also discovering a number of best practices commonly utilized by companies who are actively assessing cloud technologies.
Additionally, you will learn to analyze governance challenges in the cloud, ranging from jurisdictional issues, vendor selection and assessing the outsourcing chain through investigating the various compliance standards often used by cloud service providers. Cloud Security Fundamentals will finish-up with a high-level discussion about the available technologies and tools available to streamline IT and address security issues with cloud computing.
Your Registration Includes
Your registration for Cloud Security Fundamentals includes:
- 2 Days of Cloud Security Fundamentals Training
- Cloud Security Fundamentals Handbook
What You Will Learn
Cloud Security Fundamentals focuses on getting students up to speed with the principal cloud security concepts, standards, guidelines, practices and more!
- Domain 1: Cloud Computing Overview
- Domain 2: Cloud Security Overview
- Domain 3: Secure Practices for Cloud Adoption
- Domain 4: Vendor Selection Process
- Domain 5: Compliance Standards and Cloud Services
- Domain 6: IT Resources and Addressing Cloud Security
This course caters to a wide audience of professionals that use or are considering any cloud system, ranging from SaaS business applications through to IaaS. Some roles include the following:
- IT Auditors (internal and external)
- IT Risk Management
- Security Directors
- Security Managers
- IT Staff looking to advance their careers
- Staff involved with the procurement of cloud services
The instructor that will be working with you in this course is Graham Thompson, Intrinsec's principal cloud security trainer. Graham has over 20 years of IT experience and has successfully competed a variety of cloud security projects for the following organizations:
- A Global Financial Institution with over $4T in assets under management
- A Global Retailer listed on Nasdaq with over 7000 stores
- Telecommunication company traded on NYSE
- Global Consultancy Firm
- Leading K-12 education company
- Global Conglomerate traded on NYSE
- AgTech (note from Graham: way cooler than you'd think!)
- Financial Institution traded on NYSE
- Telecommunication company traded on Nasdaq
In addition to the above, Graham has delivered cloud security training to employees representing over 100 leading firms with fantastic feedback and many internal recommendations from clients.
Prior to migrating his career to the cloud, Graham served as a senior security architect for several Federal Government departments and other enterprise-sized clients.
Graham holds his CISSP, CCSK, CCSP (co-authored) and an embarrassingly long list of designation letters that may or not be retired by now.
TL;DR: When it comes to cloud security Graham knows his stuff.
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Read our Frequently Asked Questions page or simply send your questions to us directly via our Contact Us page or our Live Chat.
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Let The Stars Decide Your '90s-Themed Costume
If you're a '90s kid, living in a 2016 world, Halloween is an exciting time for you with '90s nostalgia at its all-time peak. Halloween is your chance to time travel, with an excuse. Everyone's dressing up, so you can too — and why not go in a Halloween costume of your favorite '90s character?
Personally, most of the Halloweens of my childhood were spent trying to petition my mother's firm decision that I was not allowed to dress up as Ren or Stimpy because they were too inappropriate for children. Never did I imagine as a child that either of those characters might one day be just as popular, if not even more revered, and have that instance coincide with my adulthood. I also never imagined that as an adult, I'd have a Halloween realization moment where I stop and say to myself, "I'm a grown up! I can be whatever I want to be! ... So I'm going to be a cartoon from my childhood."
Alas, to each her own '90s desire. If you're a '90s kid, or if you wish you were a '90s kid, these are some Halloween suggestions, based on your astrological sign, of course. Because why take chances? Follow your celestial destiny!
You're an independent woman and you're not so much into partner costumes. This is your chance to shine and focus on yourself. Dress up as Helga from Hey Arnold. She's your Halloween spirit vibe and if you don't feel like talking to people, just say you're in character. Helga wasn't a big chatter.
You like to go with the flow, you're an artist at heart. Which is why you should be Laney Boggs from She's All That — the before. Wear the overalls, the glasses, the *dreaded* pony tail, carry around some art supplies and spend your night being creative.
You've got a lot of energy and you're a naturally active personality type. This Halloween, get back in touch with the power of the Power Rangers. Be whatever color ranger you've always wanted to be. Karate chop your way through the night.
You're very practical and responsible and reliable. This Halloween, take a break, try something new on. Find your wild side and dress up as Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction. She's the opposite of put together and responsible. Put on a white button-down shirt and dance the night away.
You're the queen of double vision and need to be doing multiple things at once to keep your attention focused. This is exactly why you should not only dress up as Harriet the Spy, but you should also keep a notebook with you all night and take notes and try to find a mystery to solve — or create one.
You've got a big heart and you're a sensitive person. Dress up as someone who you can totally empathize with like Angela Chase from My So-Called Life. Take a dip down memory lane with some borderline gothic threads and your heart on your sleeve.
You love attention and you like competition. So instead of dressing up as something that people expect to see at a party, go for one of the Aaahh! Real Monsters characters and DIY it to the max. There's no one more attention grabbing than Oblina.
I know, I know, you like to be organized and you like things to be obvious and clear. Go for a costume that's super iconic and easy to plan like your favorite Spice Girl. Get all the accessories together and go all out. You'll feel relieved when people know who you are.
You're an easy-going person, you like to please people and keep things laid back and happy. You've definitely got some bohemian bones in you. Why not keep it going this Halloween by dressing up at Dawn from The Babysitter's Club movie?
You're very good at getting your point across and you have no issue telling it like it is. People appreciate your tenacity and your honesty. Dress up as Dionne from Clueless this Halloween and get your sass on. Dionne was a pro at speaking her mind and putting people in their place, all in good fun. Put on a plaid skirt and a tall hat, and get spicy.
You're a hard worker. And while you enjoy being plugged-in and ambitious, you're not that excited about Halloween because it stresses you out. Go for something easy this year so that you can cross your costume off the list early. Wear all black, put on some cat ears and call yourself Salem — you know, Sabrina's cat from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
You're an inquisitive person. Instead of dressing up as someone who asks a lot of questions, why not dress up about someone who people ask a lot of questions about: Where's Waldo? Put on some red and white stripes, a red cap and some glasses and make people wonder.
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If you've just had your first baby, brace yourself ... and not only for sleepless nights, teariness and exhaustion BUT also for probing questions about when you plan to have your next baby. Yes, really!
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No sooner have you managed to push your first baby out than everyone from your mum to your GP at that six-week check starts asking you about when you're having number two.
But fear not; if you can't think of anything worse than getting pregnant again (yet) then experts say you could be doing the right thing by leaving it a while!
According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly a third of women space their children too close together.
Medical experts are recommending that mothers wait a minimum of 18 months before conceiving again, which means the ideal gap between siblings would be around 2.25 years.
The research is American and reveals that the average US mum does wait around this long between first and second pregnancies with around 20% choosing to wait more than five years to have another baby.
However, it also found that a third of mums conceive 'too soon' according to the researchers who believe that it is important for women to give their post-baby bodies time to recover.
Experts also found that those who get pregnant within that first year and a half of their baby's birth are much more likely to deliver prematurely. There's also an increased risk in birth defects and childhood behavioural problems.
It's good news for UK mums who, on average, leave an age gap of three years and eight months between their children, according to latest research.
If you're not sure how long to leave, NCT issues this advice on their website, which could come in handy if you're still undecided!
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Small gap (under two years)
Having a very small gap between your children means you get through the most tiring times of pregnancy and the early years in a short space of time. This, however, does appear to increase the risks of complications in labour and birth, including a rise in pre-term birth.
It can also be tiring looking after a toddler when you're pregnant; your own calcium and iron stores may be low from your previous pregnancy.
One advantage is that your children are more likely to play together when still quite young though toddlers may show jealousy and resentment of a new baby.
If you're working, you'll have a period of maternity leave while your first child is still young, so you can enjoy more time with them (depending on any childcare arrangements you have in place). Some women might also prefer to have different periods of maternity leave over a shorter space of time.
You may need extra baby equipment rather than being able to use hand-me-downs, as with two young children you will probably need two sets of the same equipment at the same time, such as cots or first-size car seats. You might also need to think about a double buggy.
Holidays and other activities may be easier to plan though as your children will be able to enjoy similar activities.
Medium gap (two to four years)
Your body will have had time to get back to normal after pregnancy, labour and birth, and you will be mostly up-to-date with your knowledge about vaccination schedules, local activities and services.
You will be able to re-use baby equipment your first child no longer needs.
This is also the most common age gap so, in your friendship group, each of your children may have their own appropriate-age friend. Your children may, however, be school age before they can play together for long periods of time.
Longer gap (over four years)
You may have to refresh your knowledge about looking after a newborn, as well as information about local services and activities. You can focus on your newborn as your older child will be at school. This also means you're spreading out the time when you'll be busy and tired with young children.
Very long gaps – over five years – are associated with pregnancy and birth problems (not just because of the likelihood of increased maternal age).
Differing interests and development may mean it's difficult for your children to be close until they are much older.
Your younger child may enjoy admiring their stronger, older sibling and your older child may enjoy the role of 'protector'. Older children may also have learnt more patience and understanding, and jealousy may be less of an issue.
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LENA — Illinois State Police said three people were seriously injured Wednesday when a semi tractor-trailer failed to slow down near a construction site setting off a chain reaction of crashes.
The accident occurred about 2:10 p.m. on U.S. 20, less than a half mile east of Tiger Whip Road in Jo Daviess County.
According to a ISP District 16 news release issued Thursday, motorists traveling west on US 20 had slowed or stopped due to construction being performed in the area. A Kenworth semi tractor-trailer, however, failed to stop and struck a Toyota SUV, which struck Nissan Maxima, which struck Hyundai, which struck a Honda Pilot.
The semi truck came to a rest on the north side of US 20 after striking a fence. The semi driver, Wayne A. Pagryzinski, 66, of Wausau, Wisconsin, was not injured.
The drivers of the Toyota, Zaid F. Abdallah, 34, of Chicago, and Hyundai, Mario Sota, 48, of Elmwood Park, and a passenger in the Nissan Maxima, Randy L. Huenefeld, 43, of Freeport, all received what the police are calling "incapacitating injuries."
Pagryzinski was cited for driving too fast for conditions. The crash remains under investigation.
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The Black Ferns are officially the best women's rugby team in the world. This comes after World Rugby released the first ever official ranking system for the women's version of the game. However, one Māori Black Fern hopes this international recognition will raise the profile of the team.
The Black Ferns believe they should be of equal standing to the All Blacks.
Hinewai Pomare says, "The team believes they need more recognition on a national and international level."
Today World Rugby introduced the first official global rankings for women's test rugby, and New Zealand are at the top of the list.
"It's a start, but we are still in our infancy, we want to develop our game to its full potential so that the game itself can be seen by as many people as possible," adds Pomare.
The Black Ferns are in pole position with France, England, Ireland, Canada, America and Australia who are the top women's rugby teams in the world.
Pomare says, "If you look at countries like Australia, America, China, England, those types of countries they do well to finance their female teams."
In the men's ranking systems, the process for financial support came from scores dating back to 1987 which gave the first official ranking of its kind.
"However, New Zealand is different. We have not yet been financed that type of money, and resources to build our team," exclaims Pomare.
The biggest hope is that the profile of women's rugby is the same as the All Blacks.
"We've seen the All Blacks play on television, but there aren't many Black Fern games that are played. But this is a good step forward," she says.
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In honour of International Women's Day on March 8, we reached out to Diana Barkley, a dynamic leader in our community, both inside and outside of the Club. A former Board member and active Club member, Ms. Barkley shares her secrets on the path to success.
Please tell us a bit about your professional work?
Currently, I am the Managing Director of Development (aka "The Jack of All Trades") at Pacific Coast Public Television Association (PCPTA) / Friends of KCTS 9. PCPTA is a registered charity that supports educational public television broadcasting. Canadians who want to support public TV make donations through PCPTA. I also operate my own public relations consultancy business, The Barkley Group.
To date, I have had quite a diverse career in public relations and communications from starting my own PR firm, The Barkley Group, to acting Head of Global Affairs for Methanex Corporation. There came a point in my career where I wanted to explore a different path and, in order to decide which path, I leaned on my volunteer Board work to gain insight. I have volunteered on several boards including Terminal City Club and just recently I stepped down from my position as Past President of the International Women's Forum. I had served on that board in various capacities for seven years. I had always wanted to work for a non-profit organization and I had been actively involved with KCTS 9 as a member of their Community Advisory Board. It just so happened that while I was looking to get involved with a non-profit, PCPTA was searching for a Director of Development. The timing couldn't have been more perfect! There is great reward in working for an organization that provides so much value to the community.
What would you say is your greatest professional success?
There are three major events that come to mind. First, my work during Expo 86 which was one of the most fun times of my career! I did various communication roles at Expo including speech writing and presentation training for Jim Pattison who was chair of the Expo board. Secondly, the success of my own company, The Barkley Group, which I founded in 1987 and I still run to this day with the help of my wonderful team. Lastly would be my time at Methanex Corporation as the Director of Global Public Affairs. This was my first role working for a large international corporation and the experience I gained was invaluable.
Those three would have to be my greatest professional successes; however there is one particular moment in my career that I am exceptionally proud of… Hours after the 9/11 tragedy in 2001, I felt compelled to help in some way and immediately contacted the Red Cross to offer my support. Within hours, we had put a team together that resulted in a Public Service Announcement that aired in both official languages across Canada. It was an extraordinary moment to see everyone come together in such a difficult time to help their community. I then continued to provide my services to the Red Cross and we staged a very successful fundraiser with Rudy Guiliani here in Vancouver.
What advice would you give other women starting out in their career?
Believe in yourself. If you truly believe that this is the path you want to go down, you will get there. The path may not be straight or what you expected but as long you have vision and determination, you are on the right track! Have passion for yourself, your life, your career and you will be fulfilled.
What do you do outside of work?
Each day I am up at 4 a.m. to head down to the ice rink to train for two and half hours with my ice dance partner. I've done the same thing, five days a week, for the past 11 years. I started figure skating at a very young age, a common sport for Albertans, but it wasn't until 2003 that I took my skating to a professional level when I became a competitive ice dancer. It is so important to have something you love to do outside of work. I believe that it is often your personal passions that set you apart in the workplace. If you have nothing to talk about other than work you will have a much harder time developing strong relationships and connections with others in your network – the key to success.
Why did you become a member of Terminal City Club?
I had just started my own company, The Barkley Group, and saw the value in joining a club with a great fitness centre and a place where I could entertain guests and clients and network with other members of the business community. By joining TCC you are communicating to the world that you are well connected.
What do you enjoy the most about the Club?
The people — both, the members and those who work here. Everyone is so welcoming and it is so nice to walk into a place where everyone knows who you are. I use the Club a great deal to host various events and functions. When it comes to event planning it is vital to have a place where you can go and expect to receive the same high level of service and quality each time you're there. There are no surprises at TCC.
What would you say to someone considering joining TCC?
Why wait? Do it! I would tell them that no matter what their interests are, whether it is fitness or dining or meeting space, there is something here for everyone.
What is one piece of advice you would like to share with your fellow members?
There's always more than one right answer, and assume nothing!


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government buildings and physical facilities in this public sector need to be
managed and maintained efficiently and effectively so that they can provide the
key support services in achieving the operational goals of a government
organization. The maintenance of each government buildings is important to
minimize disruption or disruption of the services of government agencies
involved in a government building. Failure to maintain government buildings and
physical facilities in the public sector will provide poor performance and
image to a government agency.
carrying out the maintenance work of building facilities in the public sector involves
the coordination of various sources and related factors. It should be
systematically and effectively managed where this activity is referred to as
maintenance management. The success or failure of maintaining physical
facilities in the public sector depends largely on the effectiveness of its
management. The effectiveness of maintenance management of buildings and
government assets is an important factor in ensuring relevant government
agencies work to achieve their respective objectives for the benefit of the
people and the country.
The use of information technology in the
management of building facility maintenance works simplifies the maintenance
work data stored, processed, removed and transferred. Information technology
plays an important role in the operation of inspection and maintenance as well
as a tool to fulfill a specific goal (Rata, 2001).
the opinion of Ronald et al. (1997) said effective use of computer and building
maintenance software was able to solve the problem of maintenance work. To
understand the information system in the inspections and maintenance of
building facilities, the building management should understand the nature of
the problem to be resolved, the relevant building elements and the maintenance
process undertaken within the organization to achieve the solution.
Based on the above opinion, this
research is of the utmost importance for owners, managers and building
maintainers to have the capability and knowledge in information management for
building maintenance work.
Mobile application playing one of the
important role in this era. This is because most of us have migrates from
computers to mobile application which provides us easiest way to find
information or interacting with others like never before. Therefore, this
project will helps Hospital staff for faster service to submitting compliant
regarding of the services provided by Radicare as the organizer of the Hospital
Putrajaya building.
The Aduan Radicare is an application
that is used to record any complaints relating to the building facilities such
as electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, civil, landscaping and
infrastructure of Putrajaya Hospital from a designated third party. As this application
is used by all Hospital staff in general, as a step forward initiatives are
taken to improve the Complaint System with recommendations for developing
mobile applications. It is to make it easier for staff to send any complaints
directly through smartphones as smartphone users are increasing from time to
Government buildings and facilities are
valuable asset assets, however, they are seen as assets that are less
emphasized and rarely managed. The failure and imperfections of maintenance of
premises and government buildings can negatively affect every citizen who has
been in the environment. It is therefore very important for us to emphasize the
effectiveness of facility maintenance management in the public sector to ensure
a perfect and quality people's lives.
The need for good maintenance is to
ensure that every infrastructure and public facilities provided to it can be
used as best as possible by the target groups. Good infrastructure is an
important asset to generate economic development and it is one of the key factors
that will be assessed by foreign investors wishing to invest in the country.
The infrastructure condition is always perfect and reflects the level of
efficiency of a government agency, especially those involved in providing
services or service delivery. To ensure that Government assets are preserved,
extend the life span, conserve the environment and maintain cleanliness, a
systematic maintenance scheme will be provided. Public utilities maintenance
programs such as hospitals, schools and government staff quarters will be
implemented outsourced. These contracts will be distributed to district-level
small entrepreneurs, especially Class F. contractors. Engaged entrepreneurs
will be encouraged to use modern equipment with a well-organized, neat and clean
maintenance system.
The maintenance of public facilities
maintenance by the government agencies will only determine the level of
maintenance of buildings and related facilities always in working condition,
cost effective and convenience to consumers and the people. The maintenance of
public facility maintenance management will also ensure the government's
efforts to enhance the development of the ongoing effectiveness of existing
public facilities for the benefit of the people as a whole.
Some government agencies do not take
seriously on this matter although the guidelines and responsibilities of the
head of department in the maintenance of government buildings have been
explained in the Government General Order Chapter E (Article 25 (a), Treasury
Circular No. 2 of 1991 and Government General Circular No.2 Year 1995. Various
parties have raised some issues of accident and loss occurring as a result of
weakness in maintenance aspects of recent government assets.
Using the manual method, the user will
make phone calls directly to Helpdesk Radicare and will record the complaint
their system. The information entered is through the understanding of the
problem statement given by the complainant and there is a possibility of
misinterpretation. Furthermore, location of the scene is also difficult to
accurately state.
the problems that have been identified are:
The possibility that
the complaint is not recorded is high.
Complaints made have no
solid evidence.
iii The
user is difficult to know the status of complaints made.
iv Complaints
made are not accurate because they are recorded through oral methods.
Difficult to know the
location of the complaint made by the user.
vi Take
a long time to resolve the complaint.
For complaints
involving electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, civil, landscaping and
infrastructure damage of the building.
Use by staff to
complaint of safety quality, healthcare waste and cleaning services.
Provide a medium to
receive complaints from Hospital staff
Assess the level of
service provided by the appointed third party to be in line with the value of
main scope identified in the development of this project is:
This app works as one
of the channels to submit any complaints to Radicare easily and quickly through
the use of mobile devices.
This system may only be
used by all Hospital staff as complainants
Details of electrical,
mechanical, telecommunications, civil, landscaping and infrastructure complaint
This system is capable
of generating an entire computerized report covering damage complaint data
Mobile devices have changed our
lifestyle and daily activities. Not only can we access almost any type of
content on mobile, but with most mobile smartphones today we can deposit
checks, order food, sign digital documents
and even lock our door. Some of these tasks have become easier because
of this new technology, smartphones. The phone comes with strengths but also
limitations. These strengths and limitations play a role in a good mobile user
Small Screen
the modern trend for large-screen phones, the elements that make the cell phone
very convenient and portable are small in size. When compared to desktop and
laptop screens, the phone screen accommodates much less content. As a result,
screen size is a serious limitation for mobile devices. In a 30-inch monitor,
the content displayed in the viewable area is a small 4-inch screen that
requires 5 screens. Therefore, mobile users must:-
Pay a high interaction
fee to access the same amount of information.
Depend on short-term
memory to display invisible information on the screen.
it is not surprising that mobile content is twice as difficult.
Slow and Error-Prone
Typing on the touch
keyboard is slow and error-prone exercise so be sure to keep your form fields
absolute minimum and pre-select smart defaults. Additionally, you need to
consider how you handle errors in the data. Although you also had to process
erroneous data in desktop designs, there will be even more errors in the
completed forms on touch devices using the touch pad and a smaller screen size
(less context and Preview). Revision pages can be a good idea for longer forms
if the user cannot edit the data after they have been submitted. Using an
optimized touch keyboard is a key. You may also consider auto-complete
functionality, geo-data usage, inline verification, address validator and other
methods for proposing and correcting user inputs while typing.
Less Context
screens on touch devices lead to shortening the context. This makes it more
difficult for users to get an overview of the page, compare different options,
and remember previous content. Consider a long form. When a user scrolls down,
the title of the form goes away with the data previously entered. Without this
context, it would be more difficult to interpret the meaning of the form fields
that are currently visible. It also makes it difficult to detect errors
retrospectively. In this case, the review or summary screens help prevent the
wrong data while allowing a header at the top of the screen to maintain the
Poor Connectivity
connection problems and slow download speeds on smartphones are not uncommon.
It's really a two-part problem:
No connection: while
users probably do not expect offline mode from apps, developer should still try to manage lost connections in
an elegant way. The AJAX-enabled features are particularly prone to unexpected
behavior and silent failures.
Slow download speeds –
If you are on an EDGE mobile network, the download speeds will be pretty
miserable. In other words, if your site should also be usable on slower
connections, be sure to minimize its footprint by setting up an aggressive
cache, using CSS3 effects instead of images, and so on.
Of course, both of these solutions will
improve the experience of all types of networks. Lowering your site's download
footprint makes it superfast on faster connections. Managing network problems
gracefully will naturally be greatly appreciated by users the few times they
experience network problems on otherwise more stable connections.


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Liver disease and mortality among patients with hip fracture: a population-based cohort study
Authors Montomoli J, Erichsen R, Gammelager H, Pedersen AB
Received 15 March 2018
Accepted for publication 28 May 2018
Published 21 August 2018 Volume 2018:10 Pages 991—1000
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/CLEP.S168237
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single anonymous peer review
Peer reviewer comments 2
Editor who approved publication: Professor Irene Petersen
Jonathan Montomoli, Rune Erichsen, Henrik Gammelager, Alma B Pedersen
Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus N, Denmark
Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the prognostic impact of liver disease on mortality following hip fracture (HF).
Patients and methods: This nationwide cohort study, based on prospectively collected data retrieved from Danish registries, included all patients diagnosed with incident HF in Denmark during 1996–2013. Patients were classified based on the coexisting liver disease at the time of HF, ie, no liver disease, noncirrhotic liver disease, and liver cirrhosis. We computed 30-day and 31–365-day mortality risks. To compare patients with and without liver disease, we computed mortality adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using Cox regression controlled for potential confounders.
Results: Among 152,180 HF patients, 2,552 (1.7%) patients had noncirrhotic liver disease and 1,866 (1.2%) patients had liver cirrhosis. Thirty-day mortality was 9.4% among patients with noncirrhotic liver disease, 12.6% among patients with liver cirrhosis patients, and 9.7% among patients without liver disease. Compared to patients without liver disease, crude and adjusted HRs within 30 days following HF were, respectively, 0.96 (95% CI: 0.85–1.10) and 1.24 (95% CI: 1.09–1.41) for patients with noncirrhotic liver disease and 1.30 (95% CI: 1.14–1.48) and 2.25 (95% CI: 1.96–2.59) for those with liver cirrhosis. Among patients who survived 30 days post-HF, the 31–365-day mortality was 18.5% among patients with noncirrhotic liver disease, 26.4% among patients with liver cirrhosis, and 19.4% among patients without liver disease. Corresponding crude and adjusted HRs were, respectively, 0.95 (95% CI: 0.86–1.04) and 1.08 (95% CI: 0.99–1.20) for patients with noncirrhotic liver disease and 1.40 (95% CI: 1.27–1.54) and 1.91 (95% CI: 1.72–2.12) for those with liver cirrhosis.
Conclusion: Liver disease patients, especially those with liver cirrhosis, had increased 30-day mortality and 31–365-day mortality following HF, compared to patients without liver disease.
Keywords: epidemiology, liver cirrhosis, hip fracture, mortality, noncirrhotic liver disease
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THE ONTARIO PC PLAN FOR PEOPLE IN NEEDPublished on May 30, 2018
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford today shared additional details about how his Plan for the People will help vulnerable and low-income Ontarians lower their tax bills and keep more money in their pockets.
"We have a plan that will create jobs, grow our economy and help us hire more doctors, nurses and teachers while putting more money back into your pocket," said Ford. "This plan will include real relief for the vulnerable people who need help the most."
Ford detailed examples about the money that low income and vulnerable Ontarians could expect to save under the Ontario PC plan.
- A single-parent with one child could expect to save as much as $7,300 thanks to the Ontario PC childcare tax credit, 10 cents/litre cut in gas prices and 12 per cent hydro rate cut.
- A low-income worker making minimum wage could save as much as $1400 a year thanks to the Ontario PC minimum wage tax credit as well as reduced hydro and gas bills.
- A low-income senior could also see as much as $1400 in savings thanks to the Ontario PC Plan to provide free dental care as well as hydro and gas savings.
"This is real money being returned to the people who need it most," said Ford. "It's not being spent by special interests or big government. Instead, it is being spent by real people who deserve a break."
"The choice Ontarians face could not be more clear," Ford concluded. "We will grow the economy, so we can afford better services. But the NDP will put the economy at risk and jeopardize the services we have today."


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The new, "Off the Record" storyline means an all new Dead Rising 2 experience. Frank will face off against more twisted enemies, build more outrageous combo weapons, follow his own unique mission structure and explore brand new areas of Fortune City to get his biggest scoop yet. Frank's come back means the return of his trusty camera, with players able to earn Prestige Points (PP) for specifi c photo opportunities that are graded against criteria such as horror, drama, erotica and brutality.
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Want to entertain on a budget? Here are four easy-to-make cocktails for under £30.
Kick back and picture yourself sipping a mojito on the golden sands of a Caribbean beach or add a touch of class to the evening with an espresso martini. If it's a birthday party why not try a cheeky Birthday Cake Mimosa? Or if it's a dinner party, spice things up with some sweet Lemon Meringue Pie cocktail.
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Mohawk Trail Student Services
Planning for the future while completing high school requirements can be a challenge. Our guidance department is here to help, from guiding you through a graduation plan, to helping you register for college and providing resources and ideas for college funding.
While our guidance counselors meet with every student throughout the year, we encourage students to be proactive about their high school education and beyond. This page provides you the information you need to explore college and career options as well as to ensure success during your high school years.
Counselor for Grades 7–9
Taffy Ruggeri
(413) 625.9811 ext. 1304
Counselor for Grades 10–12
Sara Neuenschwander
(413) 625.9811 ext. 1307
Pam Dupree
(413) 625.9811 ext. 1305
Student Services Mission Statement
The mission of the school counselors at Mohawk Trail Regional School is to assist students in developing the skills, knowledge, and mindsets to be curious and challenged students, engaged community members, productive workers, and lifelong learners.
The counselors will assist in this process by providing a comprehensive, developmental, and proactive counseling program that addresses the academic, social, emotional, career, and college needs of every student.
The school counselors will provide timely academic, social/emotional, and career and college information to all students through the classroom, small groups, and individually. The goal of this information is for students to understand themselves, their options, and how to make decisions about their future.
Congratulations to the Graduates of the Class of 2020!
Course Registration Information
Trimester schedule changes are taking place through Friday, October 2.
Please sign up for an individual meeting with Ms. Neuenschwander through the Google Sheet in your email. During this meeting, we will discuss your post-high school plan, and what your next steps are to reach this goal.
Additional Information
If you are new to the Mohawk Trail Regional School District, please contact Pam DuPree via email or by phone at (413) 625-9811, ext. 1305 to set up an appointment to get paperwork and meet with a counselor. To register a student, we require all academic, health, attendance, discipline, and special education records from further schools. Incomplete records or registration forms will delay your student from enrollment in classes.


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When my mother was growing up, she straightened her hair with an iron — a clothing iron, that is. While the hair straightener as we know it was invented a few decades before she was born, my mother's childhood recollections speak to how much less prevalent hot tools were back in the day.
Fast forward to 2018, and there are countless gadgets that not only straighten, but also curl, crimp, and smooth. And just when it seems like the proverbial wheel has been reinvented as many times as it possibly can, a flood of new tools come in hot. (Literally.) Below, tools to make 2019 your best hair year yet.
Some products were gifted to the author for the purpose of writing this article.
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About this Event
Known around the world for spreading colour and joy, Miss Donna has been a children's entertainer for over 15 years and twisting balloons for more than 25 years.
Miss Donna now holds 7 international awards for her balloon twisting designs. These awards were won while competing at world balloon twisting conventions in America.
And now she's sharing her secrets! Kids are invited to join Miss Donna for a fun and creative morning of balloon twisting, where they get to take their creations home.
Date: Monday 21st September 2020
Time: 10am (1.5 hour duration)
Location: Haven next to Woolworths
Cost: $5 donation to Waves of Wellness
Covid safety measures in place


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See all dates for Cirque du Soleil - Crystal
Cirque du Soleil is gliding into the UK with its coolest arena show yet – Crystal. This one of a kind arena show blends circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production that will take the audience on a journey into a whimsical frozen playground where stunning skating combined with jaw dropping acrobatic feats defy the imagination.
The debut UK tour of Crystal will kick off in Sheffield on March 6th, before travelling to Glasgow, Aberdeen, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham.
Crystal is the name of a creative young woman who feels misunderstood and out of sync with environment. To escape her reality, she ventures out on a frozen pond and falls through the ice into an upside-down world. This magical show invites audiences to suspend reality and glide into a world that springs into colourful life with astonishing visual projections and an original score that seamlessly blends popular music with the signature sounds of Cirque du Soleil.
Featuring a multitude of ice skating styles from extreme and freelance to figure skating, audiences journey into the wonderful world of Crystal in a unique show that's set to capture imaginations across the UK for the very first time.
Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil has dazzled and amazed almost 100 million people in 300 cities across five continents since its humble beginnings in Quebec in 1984. One of the most magical and innovative performance troupes around, Cirque du Soleil combine circus skills with dance, movement, stage trickery and magic to create a truly unique experience.
See 2 tour dates featuring Cirque du Soleil
FlyDSA Arena
- Broughton Lane
- Sheffield
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- flydsaarena.co.uk/home
- Phone:
- 0114 256 56 56
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The front door is more than just an element of design, it also has to fulfil special requirements. It must function absolutely reliably, provide protection against adverse weather conditions and offer a high level of security. Major requirements include good stability, optimised thermal insulation, good soundproofing and protection against burglary, a long service life as well as an appealing design.
High quality PVC front doors from Deceuninck boast excellent thermal insulation values as well as exceptionally high strength. The entrance doors are designed for approximately 100,000 opening and closing cycles and are thus quality tested for around 20 years of use. The distortion-free and very stable frame design can be further enhanced using steel-reinforced corner braces. The front doors can also be fitted with multi point locks and special fittings to attain a very high intrusion protection level in compliance with DIN-ENV 1627.
Deceuninck front doors and side entrance doors made of PVC are available in different styles, versions and colours. They can be fitted with all commercially available PVC, glass and aluminium panels and elegantly accentuate the architectural style of new buildings. They can also be easily integrated in the façade of old buildings using different installation and mounting methods.
A universally compatible aluminium threshold of just 19 mm reduces the risk of tripping and is suitable for barrier-free living thanks to this flat design. Good thermal insulation is made possible through thermal separation (integrated plastic bars).
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+Sultry Lady Wants To Spoil YOU! Highly Reviewed For My Charm!
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination
and life to everything."
― Plato
I am a sultry lady that caters to spoiling my clients. Fine dining, and intellectual conversations are a plus with me, as well as, getting to know each other more on a personal level. I am always located in an upscale location with a shower, oils, toiletries, and refreshments for your comfort. Check out my site for rates, and protocols for meeting me.
Sultry Samantha Sheppard is a 5'4", curvy caucasian woman in her early 40's with long auburn hair and blue eyes.
She is available for Male, Female, Couples, and Trans.
wine, theatre, beer, sports, horse racing, dancing, and dining
I honestly have no expectations except that you come in wanting to have fun. There are a few things that I do require so that our time flows more smoothly. I do screen - nothing major, but please have legit ladies' info handy, and possibly other verifications in case I feel that the former screening isn't enough. I also will not answer any crude or uncalled for questions over the phone. There are ways to know more about me, and I do SO love it when clients take their time to do their homework. It shows me that our time is important to you. I do require the rate up front at every appt so that we get the tedious part out of the way and enjoy the rest of the time without any other misunderstandings, or get distracted by other things on our mind. My rates are not negotiable, and I do reserve the right to cancel or end our time if I feel that we are just not 'clicking". Looking at my calendar on my site is the best way to know when I am available and where.
- your address book (vcard)
- your smartphone (QR code)
Scan the following QR code with your smartphone to view or save Sultry Samantha Sheppard's contact information:


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The Story of EnMart Part 3: EnMart Gets a Name
It all began for EnMart late in 2006. Obviously, Ensign Emblem had some experience with purchasing embroidery supplies. All that was needed was to take the knowledge that already existed and apply it to the other end of the equation, not how to purchase machine embroidery supplies, but how to sell them. The product line of the as yet unnamed company also had to be fleshed out. Should we just sell thread? Thread and backing? Hoops? Accessories? What did we need and want to sell?
Thread was easy, since we knew we'd be bringing Iris Thread to the United States as the official distributor for the commercial embroidery market. Stabilizer was a bit more challenging but we eventually discovered a terrific supplier that we still work with today. The accessory category was simply the stuff that Ensign employees used every day, stuff that we knew worked and was reasonably priced. After a bit of discussion, blank and sublimated patches also became part of the new company's inventory.
The next challenge, and maybe the biggest challenge we faced was coming up with a name. There are a lot of factors to consider when naming a company. The name has to make sense to you. It has to be something that's easily understood. Your company name has to be something you can say a million times a day and not get tired of it. You have to find a name that doesn't infringe on the names of other companies in your market, or violate any trademarks. It has to be a name that lends itself to a fairly simply domain, and preferably a dot com domain. We debated and debated and threw a lot of names and concepts back and forth. Color Warehouse? Colour Warehouse? Too many variations to list of something and the word embroidery? Finally, after days of batting ideas back and forth we settled on the Ensign Marketplace, which became, simply, EnMart.
Now the company had products, a name and, after several dozen tries, a logo. The next step was to tell the world about EnMart and Iris Thread and watch the company grow.


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Cute Little Purse!
My daughter loves this little purse! It is sturdy and well made. She is two years old and can easily latch and unlatch the button to open and close the clamshell all by herself. She carries her little mermaids in it all day long!
Woven using 100% Natural Rattan, this vintage-inspired bag is made for tiny trinkets and treasures like shells, feathers, sea glass, and so much more. The Shell Bag makes the perfect portable home for Holdie Folk Mermaids and your small folk's most loved possessions wherever they go.
Made from 100% natural Rattan and available in two hues, the Shell Bag has a flat base and can be displayed upright + the handle can fold inside. Use it as a carry bag or decorative basket.
• Handwoven with 100% natural Rattan
• Wood button & straw loop clasp
• Bag opens wide
• Adjustable handle
• Cotton hinge strap on the base
• Flat base (stand up to display)
Dimensions: L22cm x W10.2cm x H24cm
Weight: 0.25 kg
Wipe clean with damp cloth, do not wash
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My daughter loves this little purse! It is sturdy and well made. She is two years old and can easily latch and unlatch the button to open and close the clamshell all by herself. She carries her little mermaids in it all day long!
I truely adore this little shell bag!! I would use it too, if my little one would give it away.
We are a loyal customer of Olli Ella and have never been disappointed! Everything we have purchased is well loved in out home!
Such a cute bag!
We just love this rattan shell purse, it's so well made & perfect for carrying the little mermaids & shells around!
Olli Ella's warehouse and staff are in full operation, however we are currently experiencing shipping delays of up to 6 days during this time. Given the current circumstances we appreciate your patience. Please know that our team is working as quickly as we can to deliver your Olli Ella goodies!
Orders placed before 10.00am AEDT will be processed same day. Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will be processed next business day. We will endeavour to process all orders within these times frames, however there may be delays during busy sale periods. The company will arrange for the delivery of goods to the address provided as a preferred delivery address. International orders - The company is not responsible for any import duties, taxes or delays that may occur during shipping. If delivery is unsuccessful the customer will be responsible for any redelivery charges should they arise. Please note that we will be unable to cancel orders, change shipping methods or product during busy sale periods.
We offer free shipping for all Australian orders $100 and over. Please note: this offer does not include rugs.
Once your order is dispatched, it can take approximately 2-5 business days to be delivered. You will receive shipping confirmation and tracking details once dispatched.
International Shipping: Please contact email@example.com for accurate shipping and delivery times, as these will vary depending on your location.
Please note that we are be unable to cancel orders, change shipping methods or product after an order has been made.
Pinky Promise we are working as hard as we can to make sure your parcel gets to you on time!
We're digging out the carols and dusting off the decorations, because the festive season is almost here!
Make sure to get your order in before the following dates to receive your gifts before December 25th:
Olli Ella is committed to delivering high quality products to our customers. We understand that sometimes things can go wrong.
We offer full refunds or 110% credit notes, if the product does not meet quality standards or if you change your mind.
Some conditions as follows;
If all of the above conditions are met, please use the following instructions when requesting to return product:
Once we receive returned goods and they prove to be in original condition with packaging and documentation, we will process the credit note or refund. Please note that Olli Ella is not responsible for transit costs for returned items. These are at the customer's expense unless a product has a fault.
Where a credit note is issued, it will be at 110% of your order value, excluding shipping costs. Credit notes will be sent via email once your return has been processed, it will then be available to use immediately through our online store. Entire value of credit note must be used in one single order, it cannot be split over multiple orders.
Faulty or damaged items can be returned by following the above process. Please contact email@example.com
Please note shipping costs, sale items (sale apparel returns accepted) and gift certificates are non-refundable.
Olli Ella wants to ensure that all aspects of your nursing chair delivery go as smoothly as possible for you to enjoy those special moments yet to come.
Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com with your full address for a shipping quote. We offer free delivery for Sydney and Melbourne metro and discounted rates to all other areas.
Our craftsmen pour much love into each handcrafted chair. Olli Ella Nursing Chairs are made to order in Australia and have a lead time of 10-12 weeks. Once your chair is ready, our delivery team will contact you to set up the desired delivery date right into your home. Please allow up to 14 business days to complete the delivery process.
Olli Ella offers a 7 day cancellation policy from the date that your order was placed. Because all of our furniture is custom made to order, we are unable to accept cancellations or returns after this period.


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Christine Richards wasn't looking for love when she entered the bar. She wasn't looking for adventure. What she wanted was one night where she could escape. Nearly broken by her troubles, she made a deal with herself; this one night, she would be someone else.
It was her uninhibited alter ego who first saw HIM. His sultry rock star body, and the dark mystery that surrounded him tore open a crack in her. Craving his touch like a drug, she followed him into his mysterious world. And entangled in his web of jealousy, lust and carnal seduction, Christine would begin an odyssey that would take her to the darkest corners of the world unsure if she would ever find her way home.
As the Rock Star Desires
(Rock Star, MMF, Alpha Male, Erotic Romance)
Pages: 45
Language: English
Publication date: 04/04/2019
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Double dip recessions, falling home prices, mortgage foreclosures, high unemployment, tight oil supply and rising sovereign debt are today's news. What does tomorrow hold for us? By examining today's news we can look at one possible scenario and the future isn't pretty.
The beginning has just begun. Balfour Beattie are to lose 12-15000 jobs soon. Petrol panic buying causing mayhem today in the UK. Soon the governments across the world will create anther 9/11 to scare the crap out of you. Meltdown is on its way and with that will come martial law. Our right to freedom have gone. America has fema camps trains all in place these are the new work camps.Our imprisonment has always been their but now we can clearly see what is coming. stockpile food and weapons.


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The pressure transducer series of our SMH series are designed for the special applications of highes pressures. The monolithic pressure sensing element (no welding) is used to provide highest reliability for pressure ranges >3000 bar - up to 5000 bar. Pressure spikes can be tolerated as well as up to 2times over pressure ratings. For all pressure ranges of up to 3000 bar the proven technology of electro beam welded stainless steel components is utilized to provides excelent stability and accuracy.
The combination of proven standard and customized circuit boards and mechanical interfaces provide wide flexibility. This modular system adopted from the SML series ensures the modular flexibility to provide a customer specific product. Each product can be modified and assembled to the individual requirements of the application.
The transducers of the SMH series are supplied with a cone for sealing. This is designed to fit the transducers and applications need for sufficient sealing in all pressure ranges. All standard pressure connections are available.


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The Turnbull Government successfully passed legislation to phasedown hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Parliament this week.
HFCs are powerful synthetic gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners, fire extinguishers and insulating foam, which comprise up to two percent of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, and can be thousands of times more potent than carbon dioxide.
The phasedown of HFC imports under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Bill 2017, will commence in 2018 and reach an 85 percent reduction by 2036.
Australia co-chaired the negotiations in Kigali last year that led to a global agreement of all 197 parties to the Montreal Protocol to phasedown these potent gases.
It is estimated that the global phasedown will reduce emissions by up to 72 billion tonnes by 2050 or roughly one and a third times global annual emissions. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, this action could avoid up to 0.5 degrees of temperature rises by 2100.
This phasedown builds on the successful approach taken to phaseout prior gases such as CFCs and HCFCs, which is already leading to a recovery of the ozone layer.
Australia has a proud record of leadership in the Montreal Protocol, widely considered the world's most successful environmental protection agreement and the only one with universal acceptance.
The Bill will achieve these environmental outcomes at the same time as significantly cutting red tape, including reducing the number of businesses required to hold a licence by one third, halving the reporting obligations and reducing the number of invoices sent by 94 percent.
This press release was taken from the website of the Minister for Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg, and can be found here. This post was edited slightly prior to publication. More information on the HFC phasedown in Australia can be found here.
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