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¦ Higher standard applies for business plaintiffs.
More decisions confirm that a business plaintiff must make a higher showing of defendant wrongdoing in order to prevail under 93A than would a consumer plaintiff.
93A Liability Under Various Subject Matter
¦ 93A can be violated even if no other law is violated.
Baker v. Goldman Sachs, 2013 WL 2540025 (D. Mass. 2013).
¦ Bad faith litigation tactics can violate 93A.
"While there may be debate concerning whether litigation tactics alone can comprise a Chapter 93A violation, there is no debate concerning whether such tactics can be considered along with egregious, bad faith pre-litigation conduct." Small Justice v. Xcentric Ventures, 2014 WL 1214828 (D. Mass. Mar. 24, 2014).
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Scholz v. Goudreau, 2013 WL 6909433 (D. Mass. 2013).
¦ 93A violated for intentionally delayed payments in hope of an advantageous settlement.
Northern Security Ins. v. R.H. Realty, 78 Mass. App. Ct. 691 (2011).
¦ The Attorney General's 93A regulations do not apply to disputes between businesses.
Baker v. Goldman Sachs, 2013 WL 2540025 (D. Mass. 2013).
¦ Wrongful death.
Personal injuries, including death, may be recoverable under 93A if they are the result of a violation of another law and if the violation of that law is unfair or deceptive. Klairmont v. Gainsboro, 465 Mass. 165 (2013) (creating hazardous conditions in a place of public assembly where the potential for danger, even death, was clear, is a "type of unfair conduct [that] is actionable").
¦ Professional trust managers.
D'Agostino v. Federal Ins. Co., 2014 WL 858333 (D. Mass. Mar. 3, 2014) (applying 93A "[w]here a professional trust manager sells its services to the public as part of its ordinary course of business").
¦ Unfair insurance claims settlement.
The Supreme Judicial Court clarified that a willful or knowing failure of an insurance company to settle and pay a claim, where there has been a judgment against the insured and where liability is reasonably clear regardless of the insured's formal filing of an appeal, can result in an award against the insurer of punitive damages of double or treble the amount of the full insurance claim, not just the interest on the loss of use of the insurance proceeds. Rhodes v. AIG Domestic Claims, 461 Mass. 486 (2012). See also Anderson v. AIG, Civil Action No. 2003-01212 (Middlesex Super. Ct. Apr. 8, 2014).
Consumer Class Claims Under 93A
¦ Restrictions on standing for class claims.
Class claimants no longer can satisfy standing requirements under 93A where they allege a loss which is non-continuing, potential or hypothetical. Tyler v. Michaels Stores, 464 Mass. 492 (2013) (mere invasion of consumer's legal right is not sufficient; consumer must show "a distinct injury or harm that arises from claimed unfair or deceptive act itself").
¦ Expansion to permit nation-wide 93A class claims.
More Federal courts – not simply Massachusetts state courts – are permitting nationwide class claims alleging 93A violations against Massachusetts businesses so long as 93A does not present a major conflict with other state laws, otherwise plaintiffs may be arranged into subclasses.
¦ Prospective 93A attorneys fees may be aggregated across an entire class to help meet the $5 million amount in controversy threshold under the Federal Class Action Fairness Act.
Baker v. Equity Residential, 2014 WL 554489 (D. Mass. Feb. 12, 2014).
Intellectual Property & 93A
¦ Non-competes & Trade secrets.
Cases continue to be mixed on whether a departing employee can be liable under 93A for violating a non-compete or misappropriating a trade secret (since 93A generally does not apply to employer-employee disputes). Compare Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Feldstein, 2013 WL 2666746 (D. Mass. 2013) (no 93A claim against former employees for misappropriation of trade secrets, as they were within the "intra-enterprise" exception to 93A) with Sentient Jet v. Apollo Jets, 2014 WL 1004112 (D. Mass. Mar. 17, 2014) (93A claims permitted against former employees for breach of non-compete agreements even though defendants argued that the 93A claim arose out of the employment relationship).
¦ Copyright.
Even though the Copyright Act clearly preempts other related law, a 93A claim premised on copyright infringement may still be brought if it alleges "extra elements." Meddaugh v. WGBH Educational Foundation, 2013 WL 3477558 (D. Mass. 2013).
¦ Patent.
93A claims against alleged infringers can be brought if they allege an "extra element," such as misconduct in the marketplace; 93A claims against patent holders for bad faith enforcement and publication of their patents are not preempted by the Patent Act; mere suit to correct inventorship for an issued patent may not give rise to a 93A claim.
¦ Trademark Licensing.
Mere dispute about licensing terms between trademark owner and holdover licensee does not give rise to 93A claim. Monotype Imaging v. Deluxe Corp., 2012 WL 3096679 (D. Mass. 2012).
¦ Anticompetitive litigation.
A 93A claim can brought against a claimed holder of intellectual property rights who in bad faith brings suit against competitors to stifle competition.
Defenses To 93A
¦ Mere breach of contract alone does not violate 93A.
Kelleher v. Truran, 84 Mass. App. Ct. 1123 (2013)
¦ Mere dispute about contract terms does not violate 93A.
Monotype Imaging v. Deluxe Corp., 2012 WL 3096679 (D. Mass. 2012)
¦ Mere misrepresentations in connection with breach of contract.
There will be no 93A liability for a breach of contract, even if the breach is accompanied by misrepresentations, if there are no other damages besides those stemming from breach of contract. GMO Trust v. ICAP, 2012 WL 5197545 (D. Mass. 2012).
¦ Misrepresentations may have to be "extreme and egregious."
Ordinary negligent misrepresentations do not violate 93A, as negligence alone is not enough. Bryan Corp. v. Chemwerth, 2013 WL 6489785 (D. Mass. 2013)
¦ More courts hold against 93A claim where non-93A claim fails.
Although 93A was originally expected to expand plaintiffs' rights, more often now where the related non-93A claim fails courts are also dismissing the derivative 93A claim.
Judge v. Jury
¦ Plaintiffs with 93A claims, among others, may be entitled to a jury trial on that claim in Federal court, even though there is no right to a jury trial in state court.
Frappier v. Countrywide Homes, 2014 WL 1688917 (1st Cir. Apr. 30, 2014).
¦ A judge's 93A decision can be contrary to a jury verdict on the exact same common law issue.
Klairmont v. Gainsboro, 465 Mass. 165 (2013).
Attorney's Fees Awarded Under 93A
¦ Attorney's fees awards must be proportional to damages.
Recent decisions require that a judge's award of attorney's fees to a prevailing 93A plaintiff generally must be proportional to the 93A judgment amount, whereas older decisions did not require this relationship. Shirokov v. Dulap, Grubb & Weaver, 2014 WL 1271557 (D. Mass. Mar 27, 2014).
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Looking for more information? We've included pages on planning your trip and when to fish.
For species information, check out our page on the Alaska fish of the Kenai River system. We've also included information about our lodging and our packages.
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Fishing with Jimmie Jack
Q. What if some of us have never fished?
We coach everyone how to fish. Our guides coach experienced fishers and neophytes alike. Every season we introduce non-fishers to the joys of hooking into and landing their first fish.
Q. How many anglers are in each boat?
Salmon boats will fish four (4) anglers. Halibut boats will fish six (6) anglers.
Q. What are the boats like?
We use 20 foot drift boats, 20 foot power boats, and 30-33 foot saltwater boats. We would like to thank our sponsor, Willie Boats.
Planning Your Trip
Q. What is the best time to fish?
What is your definition of BEST? Click on the link that best describes your answer? All of our fishing seasons are excellent!
A) We can catch lots of fish every day, and have lots of action. We will catch multiple species of silver salmon, rainbow trout, dolly varden, and halibut during the vacation. We will bring lots of salmon and halibut home.
B) We will have the opportunity to catch one of the largest king salmon in the world, however, we may have to put some time in on the river. These kings of the Kenai average 40 pounds in July, and it is common to catch 50-70 pound monsters. This is the Kenai.
C) We will catch lots of fish (silver salmon, dolly varden, and rainbow trout) during our trip, and have the opportunity to catch trophy rainbow trout.
D) We will fish on a more secluded river, have a fly-in trip, and fish for salmon.
E) We will fish on a drift boat-only river for 20-25 pound king salmon, and be able to continue fishing all day even after catching our limit.
F) We want the kids to catch lots of fish, and have a wonderful experience.
Q. What can we expect for a catch rate with Jimmie Jack Fishing?
Kenai River King Salmon – Approximately 30%
Kasilof River King Salmon – Approximately 50%
Kenai River Silver Salmon – Approximately 90%
Kenai River Rainbow Trout – Numerous with catch and release, (30 -200 fish per boat per day).
Cook Inlet Halibut – Approximately 99.9%. Halibut fishing is not guaranteed, but guests usually limit out.
Seward Combo Trip – Approximately 90% for silver salmon and rockfish, lingcod depending on weather.
Q. What do we do with the fish after we catch them?
Day charters: "Our guides will fillet your fish. They will then give you a brochure to the local processor near the Lodge. We recommend our guests use Snug Harbor Seafoods near Jimmie Jack's Lodge."
Lodge packages: "Our guides will fillet your fish. If you are on one of our Lodge packages which includes a 50 pound box of processed fish, you will drop your fillets off following your charter and they will be ready for you in a 50 pound box upon your departure at the end of your stay."
Q. What about seasickness?
The rivers are flat and calm, and we have never had a guest become sick on the rivers. Occasionally on the saltwater charters, guests have become seasick. We recommend all guests take precautions against seasickness before boarding the boat.
Q. What should we bring?
Items that are helpful: raingear, waders (if you plan on sockeye salmon fishing), waterproof footwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, house shoes, food and drink, and, of course, your camera!
Q. Do we need a fishing license?
Yes, you will need an Alaska Fishing License which can be purchased online prior to your trip at http://www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license/ These can also be purchased at local supermarkets and tackle stores. If fishing for King Salmon, you will need a King Salmon Stamp in addition to your fishing license. See our Regulations & Licensing page for fishing license and king stamp prices.
Q. How do we get to Jimmie Jack's Lodge?
Most of our guests fly to Anchorage and drive 3 hours south to the Kenai Peninsula. Some guests fly to Anchorage, and then fly to the Kenai Airport (with Grant Aviation or ERA Aviation), and then drive 10 minutes to the lodge.
Jimmie Jack's Lodge from Anchorage International Airport (3 hours)
From Anchorage, take the Seward Highway south, 3 hours. Go South on the Seward Highway 95 miles to the Sterling Highway turnoff. Take a right at the turnoff and drive 45 miles to Soldotna. Go straight through the town of Soldotna and cross the bridge over the Kenai River. Take a right at the next intersection onto Kalifornsky Beach (K-Beach) Road. Drive 9.3 miles on K-Beach to Karluk. Turn right, and take an immediate right onto Reef Drive. Look for our sign. We are your third driveway on the left, 36065 Reef Drive. Welcome!
Jimmie Jack's Lodge from Kenai Airport (10 minutes)
From the Kenai Airport right onto Willow Street, then take a left at the fire station. Travel through the next light and continue straight on Bridge Access Road. Cross the bridge over the Kenai River. Take a right at the next intersection onto Kalifornsky Beach (K-Beach) Road. Drive 3 miles on K-Beach to Karluk. Turn right, and take an immediate right onto Reef Drive. Look for our sign. We are your third driveway on the left, 36065 Reef Drive. Welcome!
Q. What about meals?
In our packages we offer a continental breakfast. Our guests are on their own for lunch and dinners but we are close to town and many markets. Our guests have the use of full stocked kitchens to store and cook meals. As you finish breakfast, grab a cooler by the lodge door, and load it up with your own snacks and lunch for the day's fishing trip. For dinner, you may use the stocked Lodge kitchens and barbecues or you may go out to eat at one of our local restaurants. We have placed a list of the best restaurants in the area located by the Lodge main door.
The main lodge has a large kitchen that is shared by the 3 rooms surrounding the main lodge area. There is also a full kitchen in the McKinley Cabin, Trapper's Cabin, Miner's Cabin, and the Latin Pousada.
Q. What will the weather be like in the summer?
The weather will range from 55 F and rainy to 75 F and sunny. We recommend that guests bring layers of clothes because the weather can change fast during a fishing trip. Typically, our guides wear flannel lined jeans, a t-shirt, fleece vest, jacket, hat, and waterproof shoes. We do carry raingear, however, we recommend that guests bring their own as they are usually a better fit.
Q. Do we need to bring fishing gear?
No, all of Jimmie Jack's fishing trips are fully guided and outfitted. You will be using top quality fishing gear. We would like to thank our sponsor, G Loomis fishing rods.
Q. Do we need waders?
No, all of our fishing trips are from boats. Occasionally we will fish for red salmon, and waders will be provided. This may occur in August or on a Fly-Out Fishing Trip.
Q. What are the limits for each fish?
The limits are: Kenai River KING SALMON – one (1) fish per day. Kasilof River KING SALMON – two (2) fish per day. Kasilof regulations permit the angler to keep a limit and continue fishing catch and release for the rest of the day. Kenai SILVER SALMON – two (2) fish per day in August and three (3) fish per day in September. PINK SALMON – six (6) fish per day. HALIBUT – two (2) fish per day. RAINBOW TROUT – catch and release only. DOLLY VARDEN – catch and release fishery with one fish under 18″ allowed to be kept. For more about limits, see our Regulations & Licensing Page.
Q. What can non-fishers do in the area?
Many non-fishers prefer to fish after their first experience. Fishing on the rivers can be a great experience because the scenery is beautiful, the boat rides are fun, and the fishing is not challenging, until the fish bites! There are many sights to see and things to do in the area: walk the boardwalk at nearby Kenai Landing; drive to Homer for the day and take the boat, Danny J, to Halibut Cove for lunch at the Saltry; go shopping in Soldotna; drive to Captain Cook State Park (north of Kenai) for a picnic; hike the Skyline Trail near Cooper Landing; go horseback riding near Ninilchik; walk on the miles of beach in front of Jimmie Jack's Lodge; build a campfire and visit with your friends and relatives; relax at the lodge and enjoy the view. Book a Scenic Float Trip with Jimmie Jack's Lodge.
Q. Are there bathroom facilities available?
Yes, there are bathroom facilities available at convenient locations along the Kenai River. Your guide will stop when you are ready. Kasilof River trips will stop at wooded locations along the river. Halibut boats are equipped with portable facilities.
Q. What is Jimmie Jack Fishing Company's cancellation policy?
CANCELLATION POLICY Because of the short season, reservations are necessary to ensure you get the dates you want. A refund of the deposit minus a 10% charge of the total price will be given for cancellations outside of 60 days prior to your arrival date. Cancellations occurring inside of 60 days before arrival will forfeit the full amount. All refund requests must be sent in writing via regular mail. No refunds for non-appearances, early departures or missed trips. Disclaimer of Liability: Jimmie Jack Fishing reserves the right to make changes to itineraries if regulations change in a fishery, or for the safety of their clients. We are always aware of safety, however, outdoor activities in Alaska are not risk free. At times trips in the ocean will be canceled due to weather conditions. We make every effort to insure our clients safety. However, we do not assume responsibility for injury to clients, personal belongings, or for time and expense incurred. Excessive cleaning or damage fees will be charged if excessive wear is done by guests, or damage occurs to lodge property, or fish are processed in the lodge. Upon making the deposit to Jimmie Jack Fishing the depositor agrees to be bound by this cancellation policy.


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With yet another truck driver striking the CSX railroad bridge spanning the Onondaga Lake Parkway Wednesday, May 9th, officials are becoming even more concerned.
This is the second accident involving the bridge since September of 2010. That's when the Mega Bus crash killed 4 people, and injured numerous other riders. Renovations, new warning signage and reconstruction along the bridge have all been ongoing conversations, said Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh.
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The CSX Bridge, created by CSX Freight Company, is controlled by the New York State Department of Transportation, according to Walsh. But new plans are in place to try and avert drivers from hitting the bridge, and risking the lives and safety of other vehicles.
Three warning signs sit on both the east and westbound sides of the bridge, and they are measured at approximately one mile, one-half mile and 1,000 feet from the bridge, according to Jennifer Post, a spokesperson for New York State Department of Transportation.
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One plan that Walsh is an advocate for is adding even more signage to both sides of the bridge along with warning ridges. This would help create urgency for drivers to stop immediately if their vehicles don't have the correct clearance level to make it under the bridge. All bridge signs state that the all vehicles entering under the bridge must not have a height of more than 10 feet, 9 inches. A safe height for a truck entering would have to be less than 10 feet.
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The Davis Educational Foundation has awarded Fairfield University a $200,000 grant to further the work of the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), which was established in 2003 as an on-campus resource for professors seeking to learn and share information about the newest educational tools and techniques.
The grant will help widen the Center's impact on promoting integrated learning at Fairfield, especially in the core curriculum – a pillar of the University's strategic plan. The work focuses on the College of Arts and Sciences, where the core is taught. Faculty will continue to support major goals of the strategic plan calling for a self-sustaining culture of integrated teaching and learning in ways that can be shared across the University. Another main objective is to assess outcomes and make changes based on results and evidence.
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I Met the Walrus is an animated film directed by Josh Raskin (known for his musical project Kids & Explosions) and produced by Jerry Levitan. The film stars Levitan and John Lennon. The film's pen illustration is by James Braithwaite and computer illustration is by Alex Kurina.
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The 5 Most Expensive Neighborhoods in San Francisco
While lamenting the rising cost of rent in the Mission and Hayes Valley has become as ubiquitous and old news as $4 toast, the cost of living in San Francisco's already-priciest neighborhoods has skyrocketed 14.5 percent in the last year alone, Bisnow reports. Willing to shell it out to live among the rich and famous? Start looking in these five 'hoods.
Photos: Downtown Throwdown Snowboard Series
On Saturday, Civic Center was transformed into a snowboard park complete with ramps, rails and jumps. This was all part of the Downtown Throwdown series where $5,000 was up for grabs.
SF Street Style: Deceivingly Simple Menswear in Civic Center
I spotted Gio Adame near Civic Center, in a deceivingly simple get up. I didn't realize it then, but I actually photographed Gio awhile back, in a very different look. What I like about his outfit below is that the fit and lengths are right on, and the details are slamming -- check out those cuffs and that perforated patent!
Scenes of the City: 9/11 Civic Center Memorial
Scenes of the City: BART Protests
For this edition of Scenes of the City we tagged along for the fourth week of BART protests in downtown SF. The protesters stayed out of the paid area of the BART stations until they made their way to the Embarcadero. In the Embarcadero Station, one man crossed over to the paid area. Two arrests were made over the evening.
Zhang Huan's 26-Foot, Three-Headed, Six-Armed Buddhist Statue Coming to the Civic Center
San Francisco's city center is going to get a temporary facelift on May 12 in the form of a gargantuan three-headed, six-armed Buddhist statue entitled, err, Three Heads Six Arms by the international art phenom Zhang Huan. For the massive work of art's world premiere as an outdoor adornment to the Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza (across the street from City Hall), the city and good old Gavin Newsom are rolling out the welcome mat with a public ceremony at 10 a.m.
A Look Into The Upper Crust
Too short on cash to check out expensive museum exhibits at the de Young or SFMOMA? Get your art fix, gratis, by heading over to Civic Center Plaza. The SF Arts Commission just announced the extension of the public art project by acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty. Comprised of 4,500 pounds of freshly cut willow saplings from The Willow Farm in Pescadero (some more than 50 years old) interwoven into the treetops of the sycamore trees in Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza of Civic Center Plaza, The Upper Crust is the artist's first project in San Francisco.
Look of the Week: Pride Edition
It's official, Pride is in the air. Something about the combination of giant rainbow flags waving down Market Street and the warm summer air is bringing out the best of San Franciscan's wardrobes, which has us perpetually thinking about what on earth we're going to wear to the Pride festivities this weekend. After a bit of deliberation, we opted for an outfit that's a bit more discreet than gold sequins and feather boas, yet still exudes a carefree vibrance that is the nature of such an SF institution.
1. Free People Peacock Romper, $108: Show off your pride in this peacock-printed number that is just as practical as it is pretty.


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INGREDIENTSCetyl Ethylhexanoate,Butylene Glycol Diisononanoate,Polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-20 Octaisononanoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-20 Hexacaprylate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate, Eicosadioate, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/, behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Tocopherol, Stearoyl Inulin, Dextrin palmitate, caprylyl caprylate/caprate.
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on 3/22/2008 6:00:00 AM
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I found this product on MUA and I love it. I have combination skin with acne that gets terribly red and dry from even the tiniest amount of my topical rx. In winter, my skin is a disaster. Constantly breaks out, yet is dry, red and flaky. All cleansers burned because my face was so irritated.
I gave this a try and I really like it. I was hesitant, thinking it would be too oil since it is "oil" but it's fine. I don't use the washing powder or anything to clean it, I find that I have no residue from it. I go about my normal nighttime rx and moisturizer.
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If you are like me with acne but also an assortment of other skin concerns, including dryness and burning from water/cleansers and rx, you might want to give it a try.
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This is truly my HG cleanser. I have been using this for years. I do use a foaming cleanser after this since I have oily combination skin. This has no preservatives nor mineral oil and is so gentle yet gets rid of makeup and sunblock easily. Unlike some other cleansing oils, this doesn't cause breakouts and is relatively cheaper than some other brands.
I apply the MCO directly onto my dry skin, not damp, and gently massage the MCO all over. Then I wet my hands and massage further. The emulsification process supposedly helps to get a thorough clean. If I'm lazy, I'd just rinse off under the shower.
I've always know this was gentle but didn't really see proof of it till just last week when I came back from a Pixel and ND:Yag laser session why left my skin bright tomato red. I could clean my face as usual because the lasers are non-ablative ie no open wounds on skin. But can you imagine in the first few hours after the lasers, cold water felt like hot needles but not the MCO.
on 3/15/2008 3:13:00 AM
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I bought this based on the numerous fantastic reviews here. I am sick using cream makeup removers. I wanted something that would remove my makeup efficiently. I have oily and acne prone skin so I needed somethig that would not aggravate my condition. I have used this twice so far, it removed my makeup well and after washing it off with water my face feels smooth and clean. I still double cleanse though. I like that it comes in a small bottle. I need to finish this in 120 days because it doesn't contain preservatives. All the better for my skin.
on 3/12/2008 9:52:00 AM
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Cleanses completely clean with no residue. Needed only 2 pumps to totally remove my makeup. Don't get them into your eyes cos your vision will get temporarily cloudy. Nevertheless, will definitely buy again.
on 2/19/2008 1:30:00 AM
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This is an amazing cleansing oil, it is neither oily nor messy but its cleansing (or lifting) power is out of sight. I was a loyal SHU facial cleansing oil fan and was reluctant to give FANCL a try. I always use SHU to remove my mascara, make up before doing the ritualistic cleansing. For SHU, i have to remove it with a piece of tissue before washing off with warm water but with FANCL, its high water solubility means that i save one step and it is totally clean. I use very little and it can work thru the face, lips and mascara.
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Dante with Stars and Stripes
Posted by Michele Benetti on 18 March 2011 ·
"A city on a hilltop" is how John Winthrop, perhaps the first American historical figure, described the ideal that brought the first pilgrims from England to the New World. From the beginning, their ideal was one of founding an unambiguously Christian society which could enlighten, even from such a distance, a Europe torn by wars of religion. I have only been in the United States for a few months, beginning a year of overseas formation in our house in Washington; and yet, in such a brief time, I have seen that this ideal is still very much alive in the stories and lives of Americans. Even today America, despite a history rich in contradictions, at times even wrenching, feels itself the bearer of a mission. You notice it as soon as you arrive; it's impossible to ignore.
Especially at school. The families I meet, often very large, truly believe in constructing works of value. If there is something they hope in, they throw themselves into it completely: time, energy, money. There isn't the cynicism that often hangs over all of our initiatives in Italy, leading us in the end to prefer that everything stay as it is.
Teaching in America, I face young people who have never had contact with a tradition. Not only have they read very little, but they have never seen a Roman ruin, a mediaeval church or a baroque altar. If on the one hand this is a problem – because they lack a unifying and critical vision – on the other hand it makes the students open to everything.
All that is needed is someone capable of accompanying them in the discovery. In Italy, our tradition and our history, if there is no one to introduce us to it, becomes a huge moloch that keeps us from advancing; it fills us with prejudices and makes us cynical.
I am reading Dante with one of my Italian students. How wonderful to see his excitement as he encounters a master who helps us open our desires to the whole universe, both the visible and the invisible.
All in all, during these months I have felt a burning desire that the American people could have a truly Catholic experience. The Fraternity, in my life, is a company of men which bears within itself a perspective – Christ's perspective – of complete openness to the world. Indeed, our life in the house and our mission are not a retreat on a hilltop, but a lived communion.


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Hello everyoneI'm new on here but I recently bought the tutorial for the pyramid tent and have started work! I've had to tweak the size of the tent as I didn't have enough fabric. Can anyone advise me on what variables to input to the catenary curve spreadsheet?I have no idea how much deflection I need!In friendshipTristana
What is the distance of your ridge line?Are you using silnylon?For silnylon, typical distance like 8 feet, probably 2.5 inches of deflection is about right.Just curious, what do you mean "I recently bought the tutorial for the pyramid tent"
He's not a member, so in order to view certain articles you must either buy a membership or the particular article you want.For the caternary curve, I wouldn't go more than 3 inches deflection. I made a 9ft tarp with 3in of deflection, it was too much I wish I would've used only 2in. My advice is to put a few different deflections into the spreadsheet and play with the numbers until you come up with what you like.
Hi Thanks bothI think I did okay but I did find it hard to keep the curve once I flat felled the seam. I also didn't have as much fabric as the tutorial said so I had to tweak the pattern. I'm just hoping it's big enough to lie down in. I'm going to try the tent this weekend so will keep you posted.I'm a girl by the way!T
Post some pictures
Hi Jerry & CoHere's what I ended up with:I couldn't make the tent as large as I would like as I made it out of offcuts. Therefore I can't use it with a central pole as I have to sleep diagonally. That said, I'm pleased with its performance so am going to make do with it for now, and since I know it holds up, I'm going to add some more details, like a few elastic cords to help with the tension, and some toggles to pin back the entrance.
I like the multi-colors : )Looks good - the curves are smooth - no huge wrinkles
Thanks GerryI didn't get any say in the colours - the fbric was free offcuts from a the hot air balloon factory!
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Casa del Buen Viaje
If you want to have a pleasant stay in a very homy, musical environment, than Casa del Buen Viaje is the place to be. It's near everything and has beautiful spacious rooms to share or just to stay in alone. The environment is typical Spanish and the you will feel easily at home!
We are near to Casa de Pilatos and all historical monuments and shopping area.
Kitchen available for light meals.
Our House is just 1min walk from Casa Pilatos and 5min walk from the most important monument as the Cathedral,Giralda,Alcazares and many Bar and Places to watch flamenco dancing.
It is necessary that you let your host know your arrival time as soon as you can and always before your arrival date to make sure they will be waiting for you when you arrive. This place is a family run B&B and There is not a reception there 24 hours.
Special conditions for Easter( 22/03/13 31/03/13), Feria de Abril (15/04/13 - 21/04/13)
Payment will be made 50% a month before arrival. Cancellation less than 15 days prior arrival - cancellation fee 100%
Disponibilidad y preciosPara ver la disponibilidad y los precios, selecciona las fechas y pincha "Actualizar fechas"
Instalaciones & Políticas de Pensión
- Traslado al aeropuerto
- Desayuno incluido
- Cafetería
- Mapas de la ciudad gratis
- Acceso gratuito a Internet
- Wifi gratuito
- Secadores de pelo
- Limpieza
- Acceso a Internet
- Cocina
- Lavandería
- Cafetera/tetera
- Toallas incluidas
Política de cancelaciónEsta propiedad cuenta con una política de cancelación de 3 días. Si no se realiza la cancelación dentro de ese plazo se aplicará un recargo de anulación igual a la primera noche de tu estancia.
IndicacionesMostrar mapaOcultar mapa
From Santa Justa Station:
If you take a Taxi will be 6 euros
If You are walking have to take Juan Antonio Cavestany Avenue go on until Luis Montoto Avenue,turn right and take Menendez Pelayo Avenue,cross the street and you will find us in the number 3 on your right.
From the Airport:
Public Taxi: 22
We offer transfer for 20 or you can take the bus (2,3) and you can get off in Santa Justa Station or Roma Avenue. After you can walk from Murillos Gardens to
Puerta Carmona,later take Aguilas Street on your left, then the 3rd street on the left you will find us the number 12 .
Our House is just 1min walk from Casa Pilatos and 5min walk from the most important monument as the Cathedral,Giralda,Alcazares and many Bar and Places to watch flamenco dancing.


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After a few days back, Capcom decided to close down their development studio Clover, a similar move was down by EA as the publisher decided to seize activity in their Warrington Studio.
The employees of the development studio based in North West England found out yesterday that the studio is going to be closed and they all have been offered the chance to relocate their job in the development studio in Chertsey, studio also owned by EA. Around 50 developers will be affected by this decision.
The most recent game that came out of the Warrington studio was Battlefield: Modern Combat and there have also been rumors that they were currently developing some new titles. Maybe these new titles will also be relocated to Chertsey.
EA did not reveal why the development studio is going to be shut down, but this is just one of the recent problems encountered by EA over the past few weeks. Just last week, EA officially opened its Geneva offices and an important number of employees moved from the EA UK offices to the new ones in Switzerland.


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Notice of Western Division (Tuscaloosa) Move to New Location
Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Western Division (Tuscaloosa),
will move to the new United States Federal Building and Courthouse.
Our New Address:
2005 University Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
The Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Intake office
will be open at the current location (1118
Greensboro Avenue, Room 209, Tuscaloosa,
AL 35401) until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October
21, 2011. The Court offices will reopen at
8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 24, 2011, at
the new location. Court hearings will begin
on October 27, 2011, at the new location.
Our phone numbers will remain the same:
Main number: (205) 561-1600
Emergency number: (205) 790-7358
The 341 meeting room is located on the first
floor in Room 1502. The Bankruptcy
Administrator's Office is located on the first
floor in Room 1300. The Bankruptcy Court
Clerk's Intake counter is located on the
second floor in Room 2300. The Bankruptcy
Court Courtroom is located on the second
floor in Room 2600.
Our hours will remain the same:
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
(except for Federal holidays)


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Camp is over. Now you face the beginning of that annual series of decision points, and one is determining the marketing message you will deliver for the 2003 season. Perhaps this is the very best time of year to discuss two critical aspects of your marketing message: content and tonality.
Creative Content
On the issue of content, you have the opportunity to balance needed information (often called "rates and dates") with promotional messages about the value of the camp experience that you offer. Some camp directors choose to treat content super-seriously — never straying from a straightforward exposition of every last detail about the workings of the camp and the requirements of campers and parents. As a result, some camp marketing materials resemble little more than a parent's manual. They bypass the opportunity to eagerly highlight what makes an individual camp special and valuable.
Why does this happen? Too often those responsible for guiding the camp marketing message feel that to stray from the factual straight-and-narrow may erode perceptions of the camp's overall trustworthiness. Those who feel this way may imagine a parent reading a more fanciful message and responding with something like this: "Gee, that camp just said something funny in its brochure. Maybe they don't take their near-sacred role of responsibility very seriously." We can readily see that this is an association that is unlikely to occur among the vast majority who will see or hear the message. Therefore, it is unnecessary to reign in the marketing message just because it might raise the eyebrows of "someone out there."
Setting the Tone
Including humor and joyfulness in the content of the message moves us into a discussion of tonality — the two are interrelated. In short, you are a camp. You are expected to provide an end product of . . . fun. If your marketing materials constitute the first look prospects get of your camp, and if that first glimpse does not impart a sense of the fun you create, how do you dig yourself out from that point?
Even if your specialty makes it important that your emphasis is on the instructional component — for example, a tennis or computer camp — the learning is still imparted in a manner that is appropriate for a summer activity. Never fail to portray fun, enjoyment, and relaxation as part of your operation's total ambience.
Here are some examples of photos depicting the fun-filled experience of camp that are fine for your Web site or your brochure:
Marketing the truth
How precious, right? However, the camp director would not allow the clip to be included. The rationale: "We would not want anyone to possibly think that our grounds are penetrable off-season and that some child might get hurt while unattended on our camp equipment."
How sad, right? This was a fanciful wish expressed by a small child — not based in fact and certainly unlikely to occur. It was almost certain not to happen in reality. Any reasonable parent would understand that this is not some veiled invitation from the camp for children to sneak back during off-season. Yet, the video was produced without this magical moment.
In editing your message, consider your statements carefully; however, do not express your message in such a standardized fashion that your finished marketing tool loses its impact.
When is "puffery" acceptable?
Of course, this does not suggest the wisdom of creating a message such as "Camp X is the best place you could possibly send your child."
However, here is a better application: Camp Wayne for Girls, located in Pennsylvania, maintains an exhaustive recruiting process to find outstanding counselors. Camp owner Noel Corpuel frequently presents seminars at ACA conferences on his interview techniques. When developing a new camp brochure, the decision was made to use the following headline on the cover: "Select the Camp that Selects the Best Staff." The brochure goes on to inform parents and prospective campers all about how the camp finds these wonderful counselors. Even so, logic suggests that no parent would assume that this camp is factually claiming to have the best staff of any camp whatsoever. Thus, the claim — when reasonably explained — stands the tests of appropriateness and persuasion.
An interesting word . . . persuasion. Perhaps an understanding of this word and its relevance to camp marketing will help those who remain skittish about their messages to become a bit bolder. Make no mistake, your marketing tools are — here it comes, the dreaded "C word" — commercials about your camp. They are not simply documentary statements of fact — they are meant to persuade. Your prospects live their lives as consumers, and they have certain expectations about being persuaded. In short, they accept it. You are asking them to make a purchase, and they expect that you will give them reasons to do so and that you will appear chauvinistic about your operation. Thus, you need not feel uneasy or embarrassed about making energetic claims on behalf of what you do for children.
Your first goal is to gain attention, and you cannot do this successfully if your message recedes into the background. Your next goal is to build interest, and this can only be done by highlighting what you do and how well you do it. The third goal is to create desire, and this is usually achieved in a competitive arena where you find an appropriate way to make your offering more enticing than those of your competitors. Finally, you need action from the prospect, and this is best accomplished by asking for the sale.
That's advertising, and that's what you're doing as you begin to think about filling camp for 2003.
Steve Cony is a marketing consultant who assists children's camps with the development of strategic plans and the execution of marketing materials. Camp directors may contact him at 914-271-8482.
Originally published in the 2002 September/October issue of Camping Magazine.


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Sour Orange Mojo
Yield: Makes 1 1/4 cup or 4 servings
Epicurious | September 1999
- 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 Scotch bonnet chili, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds, freshly toasted
- 1 cup pure olive oil
- 1/3 cup sour orange juice (you can substitute 1/3 cup combined orange and lime juices)
- 2 teaspoons Spanish sherry vinegar
- Freshly toasted and ground black pepper, to taste
In a mortar mash the raw garlic, Scotch bonnet, salt, and cumin until fairly smooth. Scrape this into a bowl and set aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil until just hot and pour it over the garlic-chili mix, stirring the ingredients. Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand for 10 minutes.
Whisk in the sour orange juice and the vinegar. Season with pepper. Refrigerated, this will keep up to 3 months.
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Written Answers. - CIE Property.
Wednesday, 21 February 2001
Dáil Eireann Debate
68. Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if sanction will be granted to Irish Rail to dispose of its land bank at Carnlough Road, Cabra, Dublin 7, to the local authority for affordable housing. [5069/01]
Minister for Public Enterprise (Mrs. O'Rourke): I have no statutory function in relation to this matter. It is a day-to-day matter for the board of CIE.
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and oh, Nice logo ;D.
Thanks a lot Kev,
That's our first comment on our first template and we are really glad it is a positive one
If it was in Wordpress format. I'd have bought it instantly! Sadly i'm not skilled enough to work through psd files. Beautiful theme!
Hey Sarah!
We are really thankful for your comment! We do plan to make a wordpress and a html version of this theme, but as there are other themes in the works as well, the estimated release time of the html version is late june-early july, and the estimated release time of the wp version is late july.
In case you need any help, let us know.
Amazing theme
Looking forward to purchasing the WP version of this. The features you have in shown in the PSD makes it worth the wait. Great job—now hurry! : )
Hey kmbold,
Thanks for the kind words!
We'll do our best to finish it ASAP !
When is the html version coming out
Hey kingappdesigns,
There is a WordPress version coming later this week (hopefully).
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I bought this psd because I'm a programmer and I wanted to turn it into a website for a customer. Now I'm sitting here trying to figure out how to style the page borders and page background… holy s* I'm not good at it
do you have any implementation of this on a website?
Did the WordPress version of this ever get released? I have a new client who this would be perfect for!!! Thanks!


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If you quilt, you have fabric scraps. Some people keep only the large ones, while others--particularly fabric collage artists--save every teensy piece. After all, you never know when you're going to need that sparkly bit for a bird's eye or the tip of a magic wand.
Scraps, scraps, scraps! If you create fiber art, fabric scraps are a way of life. Too pretty (or expensive) to throw away, too many to keep contained. They must be good for something!
Here's a fun and easy way to enjoy see your artistic friends, enjoy some delicious treats, and get some gift-making done in the process. First, choose easy gifts to make with a group.
Do you long to make a quilt but don't know where to start? Or do you have a friend who could lessons on quilting for beginners? We have the perfect starter's guide, and it includes free quilt patterns for beginners!
Whether you want to use up bits of this and that in your studio, experiment with a new supply or technique, practice your free-motion stitching, or you're just looking for something fun to quilt in a day, fabric postcards make great small quilting projects.
Judging by the comments on the Quilting Daily Facebook page, a lot of you received fabric and new quilting gadgets for Christmas—perhaps even a new sewing machine? If you're like me, you're now itching to use those new goodies in quilting projects.
How did you learn to quilt? In my family, the women passed down needlecraft techniques like sewing, embroidery, knitting, and quilting.
At first glance, the worlds of traditional and modern quilting don't seem to have much in common, other than fabric and thread. But of course, modern quilting has its roots in the traditional methods. And, in fact, many contemporary quilters began as traditional or Victorian-style crazy quilters.
I'm not one of those people who dress their pets in cute costumes for Halloween or carry them in a special handbag-although my Min-Pin, Louie, would probably love it if I did. He's such a ham and he loves to be held.Still, when you have a sewing machine, a big stash of fabrics, and adorable, and willing, models running around the house, the impulse to create for them is strong. It's also fun to do use my sewing skills for something other than an art quilt, occasionally.
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The most honest metalworking book in the world
Perhaps the greatest legacy of the nostalgia rod movement is the torrent of creativity it unleashed upon hot rodding as well as the urge among hot rodders to learn how to cut, shape and weld metal to push the envelope of hot rod styling.
Enter Walt Scadden, a New England hot rodder for 50 years and a metal working instructor. Walt has combined the two passions into a very unique book, "Vintage Hot Rod Metal Work," which highlights the techniques and tips that go into fabricating a hot rod from bare steel, including gas welding, engine turning, using an English wheel, hammer welding, leading and top chopping.
The most prominent feature of the book is the hinged and louvered aluminum hard cover, a novel idea for such a book, and one fabricated entirely by Scadden himself (the inside front cover still features pencil marks showing Scadden's work). The book itself is brief, at just 58 pages, and the longest chapter stretches just 10 pages. However, Scadden covers a lot of ground quickly, and as he notes in his introduction, "The techniques shown here are not difficult, (but) they do require patience and practice. Reading a book will not make you a master." It doesn't get much more honest than that.
"Vintage Hot Rod Metal Work" costs $65, and can be purchased through Coastal 181.
Love for louvers
For those of you who long for side louvers harking back to the days of the early Shelby Mustangs, Street Scene Equipment has answered your call with the announcement of their new Generation 1 Side Window Louvers.
They are designed to fit the 2005-2007 Mustang model years. These louvers, made from super durable polyurethane, feature smooth slots and are easy to install, thanks to the inclusion of the necessary hardware and adhesives.
The louvers measure 20 inches in length, are 12 inches wide, 4 inches high, and weigh 5 pounds each. The suggested MSRP is $163.90 each. For more information, contact Street Scene Equipment at 714-426-0590, or visit their Web site at www.streetsceneeq.com.
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Pankhudi Mumbai Celebrates Independence Day
Dear all,
Pankhudi Mumbai celebrated Independence Day with great gusto.
All old and new volunteers came together to help make this day memorable for our kids. Many, many thanks to all of you!!
The day started with Flag hoisting and speech by Lions' Members.
Little kids then made mini speeches and sang songs on the importance of cherishing our Independence day.
We then showed some videos on girl child education and distributed snacks and sweets to all kids. We thank Manish and team who always provide us with projector, sometimes on short notice too!
The latter part of the celebration included a Mask making session which was lapped up by all kids and greatly enjoyed by on and all.
Though a tiring activity to manage and monitor, we felt extremely happy to see the smiles and excitement elicited by the activity.
Heartiest thank yous and many hugs to Rashmi and Yatin who stayed up late yesterday and made all the dummy mask cut outs and other preparations!!
Mask making was followed by a prize distribution for the drawing competition held yesterday by Arunima and group.
Finally, note books and pencil sets donated by Prudential Group were distributed amongst all kids. Many thanks to Samiksha and team
Again, we thank you all for your continued support in helping Pankhudi to make a difference to children's lives.
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Thirty-four-year-old Van de la Plante looks every bit the gentleman.
Sporting a beige linen resort suit, a green Cuban Guayabera cigar shirt and Huarache Cole Haan sandals, de la Plante fits in well as owner of Gentlemen's Breakfast, a new boutique that sells antique eye glasses, sunglasses and accessories at 1968 S. Coast Hwy.
The small shop, splattered in bitter chocolate and beige tones, is decorated with manly finds and furnishings. Antique crystal decanters sit on an old desk, filled with scotch and ready for the pour.
A vintage bourbon flask is disguised as a "1909 candlestick phone." It's reserved for those who spend enough money, according to de la Plante, who declined to give an amount. A feather pen with ink jar caps off a rich, old-world look.
It's the second such boutique for the entrepreneur and optician, who opened his first one in Echo Park in February 2010.
He spent months searching for the right spot. He said Laguna Beach is the perfect mix of beach, arts and community — a place where he and his wife could put some roots, raise a family.
He opened the store in March.
"I love it here," said de la Plante. "My wife and I wanted to live in a beach town that's interesting. We just love how there are tons of artists here."
At Gentlemen's Breakfast, you'll find B&L Ray Bans that were handmade in Australia and vintage Diane von Furstenberg's that handmade in Japan.
There's a pair of vintage Christian Dior sunglasses, which were crafted by hand in Austria or Germany. They sell for about $400 to $450 apiece, depending on which pair.
There's even a $1,000 pair of handmade, cat-eye French sunglasses that are straight out of the 1950s.
And don't forget the 1960s prison-issued glasses that inmates received so they couldn't "shank each other," he said.
Yep, he's got those for about $150 plus cost of lenses.
Being an optician is a bit off the beaten path for de la Plante. He grew up in a family of artists. His father is a blues musician and painter. His mother is a painter. Even his brother and sister are artist types.
"No one is an optician, let alone in retail," he said.
Part of his love of antique glasses, he said, comes from the fact that he has sold practically every brand you can think of in the past eight years working as an optician for various stores.
There is something to be said about vintage frames, de la Plante would argue. Antique frames were handmade in limited production versus the mass production techniques employed by most eyewear makers today.
"It was cool when it wasn't everywhere," he said about designer shades. "It ruins the image and exclusivity when you see everyone wearing Dolce & Gabbana on the side of their frames."
Vintage glasses are made out of cellulose acetate, a mix of cottonseed fibers, wood pulp fibers and plasticizers.
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Been a busy day…
Set off for my three peaks walk training, plan being to walk quite quickly, which I did (sorry for scaring all the people who I overtook). Walked from the Silsden end of Ilkley moor to Ilkley and beyond (right down to the bottom) and then right back up to the very top (nearly died) and then back to the car in under 3 hours. Great weather, got burned and realised how important good fitting boots are (7 blisters).
Anyway… (important stuff) got home and sat in the sun and completed the big line drawings for four new anti smoking pages, two new Circus Colouring pages and another two snail and hedgehog pages which will be added to the site soon.
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Do you find it difficult to network? To walk right up to people and say 'Hi! I'm X from Y company, nice to meet you..!' It's not as easy as everyone makes out, is it? Even if you do have a beautiful MiniCard or Business Card in hand. Well, if you're thinking of having children who will one day become Captains of Industry, you could help them out a bit by starting them off networking when they're young. By the time they get to pre-school they'll be old hands at this game and will work that reception room like a pro.
How? Easy, just get them some MiniCards (easier for little hands) and get them out there practising. digitalkatie has wasted no time with her son Louis, who is now eight months old. He's got his own set of Text MiniCards all ready for handing out at the Scottish Learning Festival this week:
At this point I must admit to being unsure as to whether Louis is giving a seminar at the festival or merely watching. I like to think he's giving a seminar though – he sounds like a little chap we could all learn from.
If you're at all worried about a potential 'cards+mouth=soggy cards' situation, don't worry. That problem has already been user tested and dealt with a long time ago, by the lovely Alice. She found that due to the matt laminate on MiniCards, they were far more durable than your average business card. Hooray!
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We got a batch of Moo Cards printed up for his christening last year which we handed out to all the family and friends who came along and he's also a bit of a fan of your stickers…
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Clara Petacci
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|Clara Petacci
February 28, 1912
Rome, Italy
|April 28, 1945
(aged 33)
Giulino di Mezzegra, Italy
|Known for
|Being the mistress of Benito Mussolini
|Miriam di San Servolo, sister
Clara Petacci, known as Claretta Petacci (Italian pronunciation: [klaˈretta peˈtattʃi]; 28 February 1912 – 28 April 1945) was the mistress of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, and was executed with him by partisans.
Relationship with Mussolini[edit]
Petacci had a long-standing relationship with Mussolini while he was married to Rachele Mussolini. Mussolini was twenty-eight years Petacci's senior. Part of their correspondence is still the subject of a dispute with the National Archives, based on privacy.[1]
On 27 April 1945, Mussolini and Petacci were captured by Communist partisans while traveling with a convoy of Italian Social Republic members. On 28 April, she and Mussolini were taken to Mezzegra and shot. On the following day, 29 April, Mussolini's and Petacci's bodies were taken to the Piazzale Loreto in Milan and hung upside down in front of a petrol station. The bodies were photographed as a crowd vented their rage upon them.[2]
- Clara Petacci's sister was actress Miriam di San Servolo (31 May 1923 – 24 May 1991), also known as Miriam Petacci or Miriam Day.
- Clara Petacci's brother, Marcello Petacci, was captured with Mussolini and Petacci. But, rather than being executed in Dongo, he was shot while trying to escape.
In popular culture[edit]
- Claretta, 1984 film starring Claudia Cardinale
- Other films
- The American musician Scott Walker recorded a song about Petacci called "Clara" on his 2006 album The Drift
- The Spanish nazi music band 'División 250' also recorded a song about Petacci called 'Clara'
- Mussolini: The Untold Story, 1985 TV-miniseries featured Virginia Madsen as Petacci
- Mussolini and I, in which she is played by Barbara De Rossi
See also[edit]
- Margherita Sarfatti, one of Mussolini's earlier mistresses
Further reading[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Clara Petacci.
- Nicholas Farrell, Mussolini: A New Life (Phoenix Press, London, 2003) ISBN 1-84212-123-5
- Luciano Garibaldi, Mussolini: The Secrets of His Death (Enigma Books, New York, 2004) ISBN 1-929631-23-5
- Ray Moseley, Mussolini: The Last 600 Days of Il Duce (Taylor Trade Publishing, Dallas, 2004) ISBN 1-58979-095-2
- Rudolph S. Daldin "The Last Centurion" Volumes I&II ISBN 0-921447-34-5


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Learning is fun at the Oakbrook Terrace Park District Preschool! Our state licensed preschool
provides a stimulating environment for your child. Activities are age appropriate and encourage your
child to develop self-confidence and independence. Activities will also help children to develop social
skills and grow intellectually. Our goal is to make learning enjoyable while we help prepare your child for
kindergarten and beyond.
All children must be toilet trained and have all the state mandated medical
forms turned in prior to the start of school. Students will not be admitted without completed
forms. A list of holiday and vacation days will be provided at the start of school. If you would like
more information about our programs, please call 630-627-6100.
A non-refundable $25 registration fee is required to hold your spot and enroll your child for preschool. A birth certificate is required at time of registration. Payments are due by the first Monday of each month. A $10 late fee will be charged for each week the payment is late.
The Preschool year runs September through May.
Registration is accepted through the school year as space is available.
Classes are held in the preschool classroom downstairs in the Heritage Center on Ardmore Ave.
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IF you enjoyed the "fiscal cliff" political theater that consumed Washington over the last two months, you're going to love 2013. Yes, the White House and Congress did finally agree on a deal that prevented about $4 trillion of a scheduled $4.6 trillion tax hike. But that's only the beginning. The next few months will be characterized by still more crises — showdown after fiscal showdown.
In about six weeks, the Treasury Department will reach its legal borrowing limit. At that point, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner will not be allowed to finance government spending by issuing new debt. The Constitution requires the government to pay its debt service, though, and so the Treasury will have to pick and choose which of the government's other spending obligations it will shirk. Everyone who receives payments from the federal government will be in danger of not getting paid. Since the federal government plays such a large role in economic affairs, this will create chaos in the U.S. economy until the issue is resolved.
Immediately after the debt limit question is settled, it's on to the next showdown: the "sequester." This scheduled $1.2 trillion in automatic spending cuts, evenly divided between military and domestic spending, was passed into law the last time the debt limit was raised. The deal cut on Tuesday night put it off for two months.
A few weeks after the sequester is settled, Congress and the White House will have to agree on legislation to keep the government running. The majority-Democratic Senate has not passed a budget since Obamacare became law, and as a result, the federal government has been operating on a series of continuing resolutions since 2010. The last one, passed in September 2012, expires on March 27. If no agreement is made on federal spending before that date, the federal government will shut down.
The crisis just averted reached its apex with an intransigent Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., trashing House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, on the Senate floor, and Boehner responding by telling Reid to "go f--k yourself." For his part, President Obama enraged Republicans by taunting them during an appearance at the White House on New Year's Eve. He was so aloof and detached from negotiations that Vice President Biden had to be called in to do the heavy lifting.
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Seek the SignalFollow the soulstone to the gates of the Black Temple.
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Arrangement of a familiar hymn; some a cappella - Here is a fresh, new arrangement of a beloved invitation hymn. Commissioned for the 15th anniversary of Pastor Joe Burton at the First Baptist Church in Radford, Virginia, this anthem renews the promise we've all made to follow Christ. Mark Edwards introduces new harmonies and a flowing accompaniment into this old favorite, giving it new life. Wherever He Leads I'll Go reminds us of the promises we've made to the Father, and that gives us new life as well.


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DIY Saturday #133- Making a Winter Terrarium for Your Home (Video)
Happy DIY Saturday! Now that winter has settled in you may think there isn't a way to bring the outdoors into your home. Actually, terrariums or mini gardens that are grown in small containers. There are a variety of air plants, succulents and soil-based plant varieties you can make.
Image via: West Elm
Today you will see how to make a soil terrarium and watch a video on how to build one in a bottle.
You Tube video – How to Make a Bottle Terrarium
Link to –> Terrarium video
How to make a container terrarium
You don't have to miss all the greenery of your garden this winter. Just add a terrarium it will provide the green foliage you want in the interior. This wonderful piece of art is a great indoor plant decoration. It will add color to your space and enhance the oxygen supply in the room.
The terrarium is getting popular for its exceptional beauty and functionality. It makes a certain area at home look better and greener. If you're interested in having this masterpiece, you can do it by yourself at home. You just have to prepare all the materials and tools needed for this project.
Materials needed:
- Glass container
- Charcoal
- Soil
- Garden plants
- Working gloves
- Hand trowel
- Watering can
- Scatter the charcoal in the base of your glass container. This should be at least 1-2 inches thick. Leave a handful of charcoal.
- Mix the remaining charcoal with a decent amount of soil. Use hand trowel and working gloves in mixing.
- Add another layer of pure soil. This should cover at least a quarter or half of the container. Compress the soil gently as you fill in the layer. The process will prevent large air pockets.
- Place your plants on top of the layered soil. Provide enough space for each plant you place. This will allow you to insert additional soil in between spaces.
- Press the pack of soil around the plants. Do this gently and ensure that the roots are fully covered and that the plants will not go too far beyond the container.
- Water the plants and place it in a conducive area where sunlight is present.
- Allow the plants to adapt in its new location before relocating it to your desired area indoor.
Image via: West Elm
After placing your terrarium indoor, bear in mind that you still have to take care of it regularly. You have to water the plants regularly and trim the excess foliage that go beyond the container. This is definitely a worthwhile project you can do this winter!
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Published Friday, October 12, 2012
By CHRIS GOLTERMANN
Memo to Stratford Academy's football team tonight: This is not the same Trinity Christian lineup you scored a season-high 62 points against last year.
Memo to Trinity Christian: Um, this is still Stratford Academy. So buckle those chinstraps after taking the long trip to Macon.
Even through the progress made over five non-region games so far, the Lions will face another typically sound Stratford team that despite losing as many games so far as it did all of last season, hadn't lost much of its step at 3-2 overall.
In their sixth year since Rodney Collins returned to the school he had previously coached from 1988-2002, the Eagles are coming off a trip to last year's Class AAA finals and have lost a pair of games to the classifications top-two ranked teams — Deerfield Windsor and Westfield — who have a combined record of 10-1.
"They're fundamentally sound. Just a well-coached team," Trinity Christian head coach Chris Hanson said of Stratford. "We've got to come ready to play. And we have to play good, sound football."
It's what Stratford has done much of the year so far, capped off with last week's 42-14 thrashing of Edmund Burke, last year's Class AA state runner-up. Six players scored touchdowns in a game that was over at halftime with the Eagles ahead comfortably 35-6.
Last week,quarterback John Mitchell combined for 146 yards of offense while going 5 of 9 passing for 95 yards and a touchdown. The 6-0, 150-pound senior has thrown for 412 yards and five touchdowns to just one interception this year.
The Eagles remain a run-first offense, however, using not only Mitchell but their depth in the backfield. Running backs Ken Spears Jr, Austin Simmons and Greer Smith — Stratford's leading tackler — have combined for 768 yards and six touchdowns led by Simmons' 293.
Add that to Mitchell's 147 yards and two scores and Trinity's much-improved defense that has held opposing offenses in check all season has another challenge ahead tonight.
The Lions are coming off arguably its best performance of the season in a dominant 37-19 win over Piedmont Academy that included a team-high nine tackles by sophomore Diego Henriquez, who is among a host of Trinity players that will play a bigger role tonight than in last year's 62-28 loss to Stratford.
A year after allowing at least 28 points in all eight losses in 2011, the Lions defense has made tremendous improvement. Last week at least 16 players registered at least one tackle and the unit has given up four offensive scores in its four contested games.
The final five games — all in Region 2-AAA play — will determine the level of that improvement following last year's 2-8 record.
"We have five opportunities left. We have to go out and find a way to take advantage of them," Hanson said. "I think our players have a good understanding now of this region. They don't want things to end up like last year. We know the next five games are more important than the first five games."
Trinity's losses have come in games where the Lions either didn't take advantage of opportunities, like a tough 14-6 loss to unbeaten John Milledge (6-0), or in ones where they've been haunted by their own mistakes, having given Flint River 14 second-half points off two turnovers in a 20-9 defeat on Sept. 21.
"I think those first five games have opened our kids' eyes," Hanson said. "We know if we come ready to play we have a good chance to compete."
Trinity equally hopes to keep its running game — which finished with 376 yards against Piedmont — going at full speed. Senior transfer Jay Warner gave the Lions a four-touchdown effort two weeks after fullback Drew Gibson achieved the same accomplishment in a win over Covenant Christian.
Warner finished with the bulk of the total, toting the ball 30 times for 316 yards. Gibson added 33 on six carries and quarterback Connor Adams added 27 and a touchdown on nine touches while also getting a boost up front.
"I thought our offensive line played a major role," said Hanson, whose team is coming off a bye week. "I'm the type where I'd always rather be playing a game, but it gave us as a coaching staff a chance to evaluate and concentrate on those things we needed to improve on. It was good to go into the break with some momentum."
The Lions now have a chance to continue it tonight.


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1. Where do the best cocoa beans come from ?
The best beans come from West Africa, Brazil and South America.
2. Is there a logo for 100% pure cocoa butter ?
In France the designation pure cocoa butter is used for chocolate which contains no other forms of fats. European legislation allows the ingredient of chocolate to include up to 5% vegetable fats other than cocoa butter. Thus there are two kinds of chocolate: that which contains substitute fats (cheaper) and that which contains only cocoa butter. The 100% Pure Cocoa Butter designation is officially recognised by the public authorities.
3. What is the best chocolate ?
That's a matter of taste… The best chocolate is the one you like most! However, experts in nutrition recognise that the darker the chocolate is, the less sugar it contains and the better it is for your health .
4. What is Pure Origin chocolate ?
"Pure Origin" chocolate means that the cocoa beans used in its manufacture are from the same single source (country or region) for example "Pure Origin Ivory Coast" or "Pure Origin Venezuela."
5. What is '70% cocoa' chocolate ?
The percentage corresponds to the proportion of cocoa used in the chocolate. This proportion varies according to the type de chocolate. Milk chocolate must contain a minimum 30 % cocoa; dark chocolate 35 %, high quality dark chocolate 43 % and white chocolate 20 %. The higher the percentage of cocoa, the less sugar is used giving a sharper and slightly bitter taste.
6. How many different cocoa beans are there ?
There are principally three species of cocoa tree giving three types of beans with distinct colour and taste :
- the Forasteros (80 à 90 % of world production) are beans originating from Amazonia. The fruit is a yellow pod containing purple-violet beans with a bitter, slightly acid taste. It is grown in West Africa, Brazil and Ecuador.
- the Criollos (1 à 5 % of world production) have a green or red pod containing white beans. The most delicate, they provide the finest flavour beans, with a sweet and slightly bitter taste. They are grown in the Caribbean, Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia.
- the Trinitarios (10 à 20 % of world production), a hybrid of the two previous strains which first cultivated in Trinidad in the 18th century. These beans combine the robustness of the Forasteros and the fine flavour of Criollos. They are grown in South America, Mexico, Central America Trinidad, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, West Africa and Asia.
7. Can chocolate cause migraines ?
By itself chocolate does not cause migraines. It contains tyramine, an amino acid which plays an indirect part in the helpful stimulation of the nervous system. This substance is usually broken down internally without problems by virtue of an enzyme.
8. Does chocolate contain cholesterol ?
The level of cholesterol in chocolate is so slight as to be negligible: on average 1.3 mg per 100 g. On the other hand, cocoa butter contains a fatty acid, oleic acid, which has the effect of reducing the level of LDL cholesterol (the bad one) without lowering the level of the good HDL cholesterol. Dark chocolate is therefore neutral in terms of cholesterol and can be eaten without worry, even by those most cholesterol-sensitive.
9. Does chocolate cause tooth decay ?
Chocolate is only 7th in the list of most sugary foods behind raisins, chips and bread. As for cocoa, it is not harmful to teeth, quite the opposite. It contains two protective substances for teeth and enamel: polyhydroxyphenol which guards against bacteria and fluoride the dental benefits of which are well known. It is impossible not to have a tooth that likes chocolate !
10. Can you be allergic to chocolate ?
Classed among the rare allergens, it was involved in 0.8 % among a sample of 383 adult allergies. It is possible that it is not so much the cocoa itself but the associated proteins (milk, soya etc) which can be blamed for allergic reactions. To check it is often best to eliminate the foods most frequently involved in allergies and chocolate is one. For children to give up chocolate might seem like a punishment, but it is much better than visit to the allergy specialist.
11. Is chocolate healthy ?
Chocolate is a pick me up and relaxant, and equally known for its stimulating properties Chocolate contains vitamin B1 vital for breaking down sugars and B2 needed to break down proteins, glucides and lipids. Of course chocolate, especially milk chocolate, contains sugar and like any good thing, should not be overindulged.
12. Can you get hooked on chocolate ?
As well as being an instant source of sensual gratification with its taste and texture, chocolate has other pleasurable properties due to its chemical composition and psychological effects. Stimulation and delight are the sensations which so-called chocoholics seek. No surprise then that some may want too much of a good thing !