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Fake Wasp/Hornet Nest To Keep Wasp Away
Since our grapes have began to ripen we have had a lot of wasps under the arbor. They are getting the juice from the. grapes that have fallen. They don't really bother anyone but many people, especially children, are afraid of them. It's easy just to shoo them away but it is much nicer not having them there at all.
I just found out about this neat gadget that you can hang in your garden to repel wasps. Wasp are very territorial and this little lantern shaped thing looks like a wasp nest and so wasp take one look at it and take off.
I was skeptical that it would work, but thought it was worth a try. Just hung it up today and the wasps have all vanished. The juicy fallen grapes are still there but no wasps.
I got it at Lowes and there are 2 in the package. It says that it should clear an area of 200′. Now that I'm a little skeptical of. I only hung one for now though. I'm saving the other for next year in case this one doesn't survive till then.
The Brandy Rose Is One Of My Favorites
I have a big variety of roses and of course I have favorites. I tend to like the pastel colors rather than the vibrant ones. The Brandy Rose is a beautiful, soft colored rose that is really pretty in all stages. When it's fully open it is just as gorgeous as in the bud stage.
This morning I was strolling through the garden and just enjoying, when I noticed a bee nestled in one of the roses. I couldn't rouse him and thought he might have expired. I moved on but came back and he was still there, tucked down in his beautiful bed. I ruffled him a little just to make sure he was really alive and sure enough he was. But he refused to be run off. I left him there, enjoying his rest. Curious creatures, bees.
Red Haven Peaches Waiting To Be Bottled
One of the joys of growing your own fruit is being able to bottle as much as you want or need to without it breaking the bank. Peaches in the store and at the Farmer's Market here on Thursdays cost a small fortune. It's one thing to buy some to eat but having enough to put up is a whole different ball game.
The Red Haven peaches are going to finish up by early next week and then the Hale Havens will begin to ripen. I've tried one that was almost ripe and it was sweeter than the Red Havens. When I've finished bottling peaches from the first tree it will be about time to get started on the second…and so on and so on. Six trees should take us through September and then it will be time for a well deserved vacation.
We do share a lot of our peaches, thankfully so many people really like peaches. I can't imagine what we would do with all that fruit if we didn't share.
Our Red Haven Peaches Are Finally Getting Ripe
We have six peach trees and all of them have peaches that ripen at different times. This way we have a long peach season and we aren't pushed to do something with all those peaches all at once.
We have Red Haven, Hale Haven, Autumn Star, Elberta and Early Elberta. We also have a mystery peach that has been here for about 50 years, which is about 46 years longer than us. The Red Haven is the first to ripen and it is a teaser. The peaches turn beautiful, rich shades of red and peach long before the peach is ripe. Looking at the tree you would think it was ready to be picked. Not so. Those peaches may look ripe but they stay hard as rocks for quite a while. Then one day they begin to soften. Thankfully, they don't all soften at the same time, just a few here and there. Soon though they will all be ready to pick.
We like to share them and of course we eat quite a lot too. We will be busy bottling peaches for the next six weeks or so.
Giant, Sweet Blackberries Ripening
A couple of years ago I planted 6 thornless blackberry vines in a patch I had prepared just for them. It turned out not to be such a great place because the nearby trees didn't allow enough sun to get to the plants and so they grew but didn't produce much fruit.
Last fall I moved them to a sunny area near the raised vegetable beds. I provided something for them to grow on by driving two pieces of rebar into the ground, one on each end of the blackberry bed and arching a PVC electrical conduit (which I had painted black to blend into the background) over the bed and down onto the rebar. This works great because it is a little flexible and I can pull it down a little so that I can reach the berries.
Apparently the vines are very happy
in the new location because the vines have more than quadrupled in number and are producing prolific amounts of berries. We will have plenty of berries this year. The berries are huge and when they get ripe they are so sweet. I picked a basket full today to make a cobbler. Being sweet is great for just eating raw but for a cobbler, the tartness of the berries is perfect.
A Gorgeous Lily Surprises Us
Our garden is four years old now and I'm familiar with most of the plants in it. I don't know the names of everything, but I "know" the plant. There was a lily that I had ordered from a catalog and planted that first summer. It came up and grew year after year but it wouldn't bloom. The stalk was a little spindly and it never would grow very tall, but at least it kept coming up.
This year it not only came up but it came up in a couple of clumps with lots of little lily babies all around it. The stalks are thick and strong and then it began to set buds. I was so excited to see if this lily was going to finally bloom and to see what it would look like.
Not only did it bloom, it is the most beautiful lily I have ever seen. I am so glad that it is multiplying because I wouldn't mind having this throughout the whole garden. A lily well worth waiting for.
On the other hand…
I think I mentioned earlier that when my Dad passed away I dug up his Lilies, a Heaven On Earth rose, all his Irises and a Honey Crisp Apple tree he had just planted. I planted these things all over the garden, not knowing what colors the Irises and the Lilies would be. There were some beautiful ones, like the deep roses colors but the bright yellows I'm not fond of. I like the "cool" colors of blue, pink, lavender and purple better. One of the Lilies though is white with maroon speckles inside. Not very pretty to my eye, but it sure is healthy and has tons of blooms. I just wish it weren't in such a public spot, right by the sidewalk. Maybe some passserby will think it's pretty.
The Clematis and Daylilies At The Front Gate Draw Lots Of Comments
For Mother's Day our sweet grandchildren usually give me a Lowe's gift card. Perfect gift for a gardener, right?
I always buy Clematis with those gift cards because then they can see what they gave me and watch them grow more and more beautiful year after year. That's how I came to put Clematis by the front gate area. I'd never grown Clematis before but I kind of had a little idea that it was a delicate little vine with a few flowers here and there. Oh my, was I ever surprised when beautiful things started to happen. It only took a year before there were plenty of bloom. Yes, the vine is very delicate, which is surprising considering the amount of growth it puts on each year and the abundance of blooms it produces.
We have nice people stop all the time to chat about the garden. When the Clematis are in bloom (a very long time) most comments and compliments are about them.
The peachy Day lilies beneath them set off the pinky lavender of the Clematis really well. Both SO easy to grow.
The Delphiniums Are Showing Off In The Garden But The Hollyhocks are Waning
The Delphiniums seem to get bigger and taller each year. Pretty amazing since all of them came from a little packet of seeds I planted in June four years ago. The first year they barely came up and were so little and spindly. The following year wasn't much better, just a little taller. Last year though, they just decided to get up and grow and this year they are taller than ever, about 6′. The stalks are much sturdier too. I guess Delphiniums were meant to teach me patience because I sure wasn't impressed with them at first. Glad I decided to just leave them alone to see what they would do. (Check out the picture to the right, that was the 2012 version. See how much taller and fuller they are this year?)
Now the Hollyhocks on the other hand are not as prolific and showy as they were
in past years. The first year was sketchy because they are biennials, which means they come up the first year and bloom the second year. When they did bloom, it was gorgeous, with big beautiful flowers and lots of lush foliage.
This year, and a little last year, they have many problems. The leaves are covered in rusty looking bumps, the flowers are small and sparse and they are only reaching about 6′ at best, many not even that tall. Since they reseed so freely every year, I don't want to continue with this crop so soon I'm going to rip them all out and clear out the bed and replant fresh seeds. I think if I can get them to grow a couple of feet that they will bloom next year. We'll see.
Summer Flower Garden
It has been a nice, warm summer so the flowers are thriving this year.
The arbor built over the south gate a couple of years ago has finally been covered in roses this year.
All of the Clematis are finally maturing enough to really begin to put on a show. Most of them are 3 years old, some are 4 years old.
Here are some shots of the garden that include roses, clematis, hollyhocks, catmint, salvia, peonies, irises, feverfew, centranthus, lavender, daylilies, oriental lilies, snapdragons, hostas, dogwood, delphiniums, larkspur and many others. (Click on picture to enlarge)
The Many Colors Of Irises In The Garden
My Dad was a gardener and had a pretty good collection of beautiful Irises. When he passed away, I dug them up and moved them to my garden. They didn't do very much that first year (2012) since they were just getting established, but this year they have been spectacular. It has been wonderful having such a variety of color in the garden. I had no idea Irises even came in so many colors.
I also hadn't realized how heavenly scented they are. Their perfume drifts over the garden all day, but especially in the early morning. Ah, bliss.
Here are some of the many colors abloom in the garden this year.
This doesn't even include the White, Yellow, Blue and Black ones. Irises are one of my favorite flowers, rating right up there with Roses, Clematis and Peonies. I just wish their beauty lasted all summer.
Old Windows in Garden
A friend was kind enough to give me some of the old windows from her home. I knew I wanted to use them in the garden, just wasn't sure exactly where. I really liked the idea of hanging them in the grape arbor, since it's like an outdoor dining room for our large family gatherings.
There are a lot of ways to use old windows though. I considered mounting them on the side of or back of the garage, where there are no windows.
I really like using old things in the garden to make it a cozy, comforting place to be. We have some really old things tucked here and there throughout.
Building a String Trellis For Peas and Beans
I've tried all kinds of ways to provide support for climbers, like sugar snap peas and green beans. Most of them have their drawbacks. Last year I created a framework of long bamboo poles. That worked pretty well except that even though I made it very tall (about 6 1/2 feet) the peas grew even taller. It became a balancing act trying to keep the whole thing from toppling over. I had re-bar stakes to support it but it just wasn't enough. Besides, until the peas got tall enough to hide some of the bamboo, it seemed a bit of an eyesore.
This year I decided to try and make something a little more permanent. I got some of those heavy metal fence post that have little nubs on them. I had to get up on a tall ladder to pound them into the ground deep enough (about 18″-24″). The little nubs all along the length of the posts let me decide where I would tie the twine. I strung heavy twine horizontally in several places, both high and low. Then I strung string vertically between them. I left a tail on the string at the bottom for the peas to attach to and begin their climb. I almost strung wire for the horizontal support but thought I'd try the twine for this year. It seems like it would be easier to clear out at the end of the season instead of pulling all the dead vines off the wire. I guess I'll soon see if the twine is going to be enough support for the heavy vines.
Black Gold For Only $30 a Ton
Even though we have beautiful, black loamy soil, each Spring we like to add a layer of black mulch.
The mulch we use is produced by our town by composting the leaf and limbs that are taken to the land fill. I think the "black gold" we buy is about 4-5 years old. It is so rich and so it not only keeps the weeds down and the roots cool and moist, but it also adds nutrients back into the soil. It will continue to break down over the year and next year we'll add another layer. The plants respond very well to it and it makes the garden look much nicer too.
The town I lived in in Tennessee did about the same thing but on a much smaller scale. The mulch there was full of debris and not quite as composted, but at least it was free. All you had to do was drive up and start shoveling it into your truck or trailer. Here, we may have to pay $30 a ton, but they load it for you.
One little hint, don't ever go right after a good rain. The mulch will be much heavier and much more expensive.
The Lilacs Are a'Bloomin
Oh happy day when the Lilacs are finally in bloom. I've always loved them and had planted 4 a couple of years ago. They haven't done much until this year and there are quite a few blossoms to enjoy. They smell so good and seem to last a long time.
In my Dad's yard were huge Lilacs that bore massive amounts of blooms. I would cut arms full each year to bring home. I realized that in the house a little goes a long way. They have rather heavy perfume. But when the weather is nice and warm (it's getting there) I can open the windows to get some ventilation. Then I can have them everwhere without driving us out.
This bouquet is for a friend's birthday, but soon this house will be smelling good!
Peach Blossoms and Birds Singing
As if the gorgeous sunshine and warmer (74′) weather aren't enough to make me super excited that Spring is finally here, the peach and plum trees are in bloom and the birds are singing away.
There is so much to do in the garden, but I have to admit that it has been hard accomplishing anything because I just want to BE in the garden, absorbing all the things coming back to life after such a long, cold winter.
The yard help came and went and did such a fantastic job (I'll post pictures later of their work) that I can take time to enjoy the garden. It is fun to see things coming up that I had forgotten were there. In the Fall I usually put in more perennials (mainly because they are on sale then) and so it's a surprise to see the new plants emerge.
The Aprium trees were in full bloom when temperatures dropped down to the mid 20's so I'm not hopeful of getting many, or any, of them this year. The Apricots and Cherry buds were beginning to open and so this may be a bad year for them too. If we don't get a lot of fruit, at least the trees will have a year to rest and get stronger.
Now we just have to wait another month before planting the rest of the garden, the annuals and vegetables. Gardening teaches us patience.
Cleaning Up The Mess Winter Left
Even though I love the spring time when the temperatures rise and the inversion lifts and we have unlimited sunshine, I can't help but dwell on the massive amount of work ahead of me as I began to remove the winter kill as well as the unwanted growth from the flower beds.
I suppose it is because our growing season is so short, things really start growing very fast once they've come up. This applies to perennials and weeds alike. But even more than that are the many plants that come up in the wrong place. Take Hollyhocks, for instance. I love them, they are majestic and beautiful and can add so much to a garden with their height and colors, but unfortunately, if not cut back before they throw their seeds, they will re-seed all over the garden.
This applies to many plants, including Feverfew, Foxglove, Purple Cone Flower, Cosmos, Snapdragons and quite a few others.
These pictures show how awful a garden can look in the early spring. There is the dead growth from last fall, the weeds that have wintered over and are thriving and then there is the good plants in the wrong places.
This is an unusual spring in that I am bringing help in to clean up the mess and get the garden off to a "clean" start. I'm so excited. What usually takes me all spring to accomplish (and sometimes half the summer) will all be accomplished in one day. I hope my expectations aren't too high because I really have a vision of what the garden will look like at the end of day.
I'll post before and after pictures to show the amazing differences.
Spring Has FINALLY Come To Our Area ……..I think
After a very cold, snow laden winter and a very chilly, wet spring (since March 21, the official beginning of spring), we finally have some sunny and warmer weather. What a beautiful day it is and even though the yard looks pretty bad still with all the winter debris still lying about, there is beginning to be some growth and even a few flowers.
The fruit trees are in bloom and the tulips are doing their thing, which is being gorgeous.
I look forward to a all that's coming in the garden, perennials coming back up, blooms beginning to pop everywhere, little tiny fruit beginning to form on the apricot, apple, plum, peach and cherry trees. I guess most of all I look forward to just being in the garden, whether working or relaxing, just being there, instead of shut up in the house.
Speaking of house, this week all the plants that had to winter over inside get to go back out and the house will return to normal. It is kind of nice have them around us when the winter is raging outside, but enough is enough and the house always seems so much larger after they are all returned to their outdoor places. They'll be happier and we will too.
Preparing For Spring Gardening
As I try my best to be patient waiting on the snow to melt so that I can finally get back out in the garden, I realize that there is a lot to do before I get started..
One of the first things to do is to make a list of the things that need to be done, such as clearing away winter debri and checking the plants for damage. Some of the plants (fruit trees and roses) need to be pruned and as buds begun to swell on the fruit trees, it will be time to spray with dormant oil to prevent pests like aphids from getting a start.
Before the perennials come up or annuals are planted, it's a good time to work on things like pathways and sprinkler heads.
Early spring is a good time to evaluate your garden to see if you might want to make any changes or additions. Trips to plant nurseries can give you a lot of new garden ideas.
Check out lists above (Flowers tab) for some favorite annuals and perennials. Don't forget to check out the seeds available before they get all picked over and scarce. Planting seeds are a great way to get a lot of flowers (or vegetables) for very little money.
Unfortunately, planning for spring gardening makes me even more impatient to get out there and get started.
More Snow
It's snowing again today and should continue for another day.
One of the best things about snow here in the desert is the moisture it provides to the plants in the early spring as it melts, giving them a nice jump start. We get so much more moisture (in the form of snow) in the winter than in the hot summer months. We fight the dry heat, which can really take a toll on plants.
We'll soon be leaving on our winter vacation to warmer climates. We leave with lots of snow on the ground and hopefully when we return, it will be to the very beginning of spring. Even then we can certainly get more snow, but it probably wouldn't stay on the ground for very long.
Ahh Spring and Summer. How I miss you.
A Winter To Remember
It's been a cold (single digits) and snowy (3 storms in a row) and icy (worst ice storm ever). Today the snow started again and is supposed to continue Monday and Tuesday. It's been snowing all afternoon and it's beautiful.
One good thing about very cold temperatures is that many pests are killed off. At least that is what I'm counting on.
This cold winter won't last forever and when it finally is over, I'm hoping for a beautiful spring full of Tulips, Irises, Columbine, Peonies, Forget-Me-Nots, Foxglove and Delphiniums.


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A University of Manitoba doctor has been recognized for his ground-breaking work in HIV/AIDS research.
Dr. Frank Plummer, a distinguished professor at the university and Canada Research Chair in Resistance and Susceptibility to Infections, is one of five winners of the esteemed Killam Prize, an award given annually by the Canada Council for the Arts to outstanding national scholars for work in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences and engineering.
Plummer earned his honour in the health sciences category.
Plummer's research in the early 1980s, finding that woman were just as likely to acquire HIV sexually as men were, changed the world view of AIDS moving forward. His later work found that HIV transmission rates soared from women to men, especially if these men were not circumcised.
Thanks to Plummer's work, male circumcision is now a core strategy in HIV prevention globally.
Plummer and his colleagues later discovered a natural immunity among Nairobi female sex trade workers, launching research into developing a vaccine for HIV.
Plummer, who has more than 300 published articles on his research, co-founded the University of Manitoba-University of Nairobi Collaborative Research Program. He is also the scientific director general of the Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg, as well as the chief science officer.
Plummer is the fourth Killam Prize recipient to hail from the University of Manitoba, joining Lotfollah Shafai (2011), Frank Hawthorne (2008), and Ralph G. Stanton (1985).
The $100,000 prize stands among this country's most distinguished research awards. Recipients are chosen by a committee of 15 renowned Canadian scholars appointed by the Canada Council.

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Special events, activities around the world
Updated 1:03 pm, Friday, February 1, 2013
Special event
Kenya: Watch the pros bust their humps - but hopefully not their rides' - in the annual Maralal International Camel Derby, a 26-mile race hosted by the Yare Camel Club and Camp. It's part of a three-day festival, starting Aug. 19, that also offers dance performances, arts and crafts, donkey rides and bike races, for those who like a steed that never balks. The 6-mile amateur camel race was held a week earlier this year, but that just gives you more time to train for 2012.
India: New Delhi's 138-foot-tall India Gate, a British-designed landmark that premiered 80 years ago as the All India War Memorial, remains the center of the country's patriotic celebrations. On Republic Day, Jan. 26, an enormous military parade passes under its granite and sandstone arches along the Rajpath - India's equivalent of the Champs-Elysees. And every Aug. 15, it takes on even more of a nationalist glow: It's illuminated in the colors of the flag to mark India's independence from British rule in 1947.
United Kingdom: The inaugural show in the new wing of the National Maritime Museum - the world's largest - may give you the chills in more ways than one. "High Arctic: Future Visions of a Receding World" imagines, using light, sound and sculpture, the effects of climate change on the Arctic Circle's Svalbard Peninsula, and thousands of glaciers, by 2100 A.D. Visitors use ultraviolet flashlights to reveal hidden text in the interactive exhibits, on view through Jan. 13 in Greenwich. www.nmm.ac.uk.
Maine: Smurfs aren't the only little blue things to go wild about this summer. The Machias Wild Blueberry Festival Aug. 19-21 includes a children's parade, cooking and pie-eating contests, a dance party known as the Blackfly Ball, a flea market, farm tours and 300-plus vendors of arts, crafts and food. Among the live entertainment: the new musical "Blueberry Fields Forever," with songs such as "We Wanna Rake Your Land."
New hotel
Mexico: After a major renovation, the Hotel Fontan Dive Resort on Cozumel's north side has surfaced as the avant-garde Hotel B Cozumel. Arts and crafts workshops allow guests to add to the modern decor in 45 oceanfront rooms; nondivers can also hang in the "Just Be" pool, try one of 10 kinds of ceviche in Costelto Bistro or enjoy sunset from the hammock lounge. Summer rates from $108. www.hotelbcozumel.com


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Chuck Bass switches sides on Gossip Girl
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We all know Chuck Bass is a womanizer, womanizer, oh, a womanizer, baby.
But Entertainment Weekly was first to report that the Gossip Girl bad boy will be switching sides (temporarily) and kiss another man this season.
Michael Ausiello's spies say that Chuck's smoochy partner isn't one of the show's regular boy toys. It's actor Neal Bledsoe, who's guest starring as NYU's head of freshman affairs. (Who knew there was such a thing?)
Blair's involved in this sudden turn of events, naturally. Bledsoe's gay character is in charge of picking a student to deliver an important speech and – surprise, surprise – Blair is willing to offer up her boyfriend to get the gig.
Oh, B. Will you ever learn?


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When you look good, you feel good and when you feel good, you do good. That's my philosophy when it comes to dressing on campus. Even during the most difficult time of the year—exam time—it might be worth it to put in the effort. For some people, like myself, it helps to be more productive and motivated when you have that extra boost of confidence. Yes, sweatpants and hoodies are comfy, but I'm not saying that you have to roam around campus in a ball gown or anything; even a casual T-shirt and your favorite pair of jeans can go a long way. It all depends on how you style it.
I spotted this Fashionista on her way to a final exam, putting her own spin on the classic combo. She rocked a simple white long sleeve top and a pair of boyfriend style jeans but stepped it up a notch with a faux fur collar, bold red lips and gold jewelry. Long sleeve shirts are definitely a wardrobe staple during the winter because they are perfect for layering. Loose denim has also been making a comeback. Fashionistas are embracing the relaxed fit and pairing them with a variety of silhouettes. Leandra Medine, aka the Man Repeller, is often seen wearing baggy jeans and a killer pair of heels. I love how this Fashionista brought out the Timberland boots and thick socks to complete this outfit.
Her accessories gave her casual look a pop of glamor. She mixed edgy and cool with feminine and flirty. My favorite piece is her Scorpio necklace because it shows her personality (literally). Her gold plate chain, jeweled bracelet and gold watch also add the element of bling without going too over-the-top.
One Simple Change: Go from exam mode to a girls' night out by adding a fun blazer and pair of heels or wedges. Then throw in a sleek clutch or side bag.


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Emerging iron ore play Territory Resources has reported a $4.4 million net profit in the December quarter on revenue of $38.8 million after a strong production, operating and sales performance.
The West Australian miner's net profit for the half year was $10 million, compared with a loss of $38.1 million in the previous corresponding period, on operating revenue of $84 million.
Territory shares were 2.38 per cent weaker at 4pm on Wednesday, but are up more than 20 per cent for the month.
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The hamstrings run through the back of each thigh. Tightness in this muscle limits motion in the pelvis which can increase stress across the low back and corrupt correct posture. Stretching the hamstrings with these following exercises (or as part of a routine of back exercises) can gradually lengthen them and reduce the stress felt in the lower back.
Watch: Standing Hamstring Stretch for Low Back Pain Relief Video
Options for hamstring stretching exercises, listed from most difficult to least difficult, include:
Standing Hamstring Stretch
This is the most common technique. While standing, simply bend forward at the waist with arms hanging down and with legs relatively straight. Try to touch the toes but do not strain to do so. Stop when a stretch is felt in the hamstring.
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Chair Hamstring Stretch
Less strain is applied to the back by sitting on a chair and placing the legs straight out in front on another chair. In this position, reach toward the toes. One leg at a time may be stretched.
Towel Hamstring Stretch
One of the least stressful stretching techniques is to lie on the floor and pull the leg up and straighten by holding onto a towel that is wrapped behind the foot. One leg at a time may be stretched.
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Wall Hamstring Stretch
Another less stressful option is to lie on the floor, with the buttocks against a wall, and place the foot up against the wall and then try to push the knee straight. One leg at a time may be stretched.
Hamstring stretching should include applying pressure to lengthen the hamstring muscle for 30 to 45 seconds at a time, one to two times each day. The hamstring muscles will lengthen over time, decreasing stress on the low back. Since other hamstring and back exercises may not be done everyday, stretching should not be just linked to other exercises.
In order to make stretching exercise a part of one's daily routine, it is best to stretch every morning when getting up and before going to bed. Stretching exercises are good back hygiene, just like brushing one's teeth twice a day is good dental hygiene.


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Hawker Beechcraft has hired Harris Williams to shop seven of its U.S. fuel and line operations–a move not unexpected after the company announced late last month that it was selling its aircraft and charter management division to Sentient Flight Group. The planned sale would include Hawker Beechcraft FBOs in Atlanta; Houston; Indianapolis; San Antonio; Tampa, Fla.; Van Nuys, Calif.; and Wichita. The company said its operations in Little Rock, Ark.; Chester, UK; and Toluca, Mexico, will not be affected by the planned divestiture. Additionally, Hawker Beechcraft Services maintenance and customer support facilities collocated at these locations will remain unaffected. "We have had strong [outside] interest in our fuel and line operations for several years," said Hawker Beechcraft chairman and CEO Jim Schuster. "The prospective sale of our fuel business aligns well with our strategy to focus our investments in our maintenance and support operations." The company said it will not comment on any proposals received or any speculation relating to the sales of its FBOs.
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text: Careers with a Master of Accounting Degree Posted September 17, 2012 by in Accounting Degrees Tags: Accounting Degrees Tweet Earning an enhanced education is often viewed as one of the fastest ways to increase an employee's desirability among employers. When an individual decides to earn a higher degree, such as a Master's degree, they are making the decision to enhance their educational base and help improve their chances of better employment. The belief among many is that a better education makes them a better choice for advancement within a current company or for higher positions with a new employer. Of course, not everyone experiences great results from earning a Master's degree, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth pursuing. There are plenty of accounting career fields available that offer challenging work experience, but some of the best positions available to accountants can be attained by those who have completed a Master of Accounting program. Accountants and Auditors Whether graduates go into the public or private accounting field after school, a Master's in Accounting is one of the best ways to provide quicker access to higher levels of employment. Bachelor's degrees can provide access to entry level positions, but in order to reach management accounting positions students often need a Master's degree, as well as experience the field.[bls.gov] Those with extremely high goals, such as becoming a Chief Financial Officer, are not going to reach their goals without a Master's degree in Accounting and several years of experience. In order to be handed the keys to an entire company's finances, such as a CFO does, individuals will need to have more than just a Bachelor's and a few years of on-the-job experience. Education It may come as a surprise, but there are those individuals who use their Master's in Accounting to become post-secondary teachers. Many colleges and universities only hire those with a graduate degree to teach future generations of accountants, auditors, and financial experts. Some schools require individuals have Ph.D. in order to teach, but a Master's degree will suffice in some instances. [ bls.gov] Financial Managers It is the job of financial managers to oversee the financial health of organizations by analyzing current finances, directing investment projects, and develop long-term financial strategies. Examples of specific positions within financial management include controllers, treasurers, finance officers, and risk managers. Not all employers require financial managers to have a Master's in Accounting, but more and more organizations are looking to hire those with advanced degrees. Management positions also often require experience in the accounting field. [ bls.gov] Financial Analysts Financial analysts work to guide the investment projects of a business. This is achieved by examining the current and historical performance of stocks, bonds, and other investment opportunities in search of trends. Not every position within the financial analyst field requires a Master's degree, but there are two particular positions which require a Master's in Accounting. In order to work as a Portfolio Manager or Fund Manager, individuals will need a Master's degree and work experience. Both positions require individuals to lead a team of financial experts and make split-second decisions regarding investment options. [ bls.gov] There are a variety of career fields waiting for those who have successfully completed a Master's in Accounting program. No two individuals will experience the same success, even with equal degrees in similar fields. Regardless of the career field an individual takes, the value of their Master's degree is in the eyes of potential employers. Sources: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm#tab-4 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm#tab-2 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm#tab-4 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Business-and-Financial/Accountants-and-auditors.htm#tab-4 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-2 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm#tab-4 Tweet Share Classes Start Request Info LIVE CHAT Apply Now


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I am creating a web-form to create the dividend certificate and minutes automatically, after entering the information. Is this info all ok for the certificate?
Thanks for your thoughts...
Dividend Certificate
ABC Limited
Date of dividend 12/01/2007
Shareholder name: James Smith
Number of shares held: 2
Class of share: Ordinary B
Amount paid per share: £ 1000.00
Amount paid: £ 2000
Tax Credit: £ 222.22
Total: £ 2222.22
Signed for the company by Fred Bloggs
ABC Limited This Address, This Town, WS11 2BB
Company registered in England & Wales number 12345678
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Hi Paul,
You would probably want to add the type of dividend (interim. presumably) as well as the year to which the dividend relates.
Interin dividend of £1,000 per £1 ordinary share for the year ended 31st March 2008 payable (same date as div certificate date) to shareholders registered on (same date as div certificate date).
You might also want to include the company tax reference, as well as weaving in its address and the address of the shareholder.
I would show the designation of the signatory (eg "Secretary").
I'm not sure whether using the words "Dividend Certificate" would be sufficient: we use "Dividend Tax Voucher" - or are you planning on issuing say monthly certificates and one tax voucher at the year end? I'm out of my comfort zone with that one.
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HOUSTON - Crews were sent to east Houston to clean up a spill after a wreck involving an overturned 18-wheeler.
The accident happened around 10:30 a.m. in the 8900 block of Clinton Drive near the East Loop. No one was hurt.
The road had to be closed so crews could clean up a spill.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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Liz and Dave got married under an absolutely beautiful (and big) fall sky with their closest family and friends last week. You couldn't have asked for a better day out of late November. Or a more cheerful, laid-back couple.
Gotta love a bride who takes a tequila shot before she walks down the aisle!
The smallest member of their family did an excellent job as ring-bearer.
Big, big sky.
Not everyone could make it to Arlington for the wedding, so some folks had to join via Skype. I don't normally post family pictures on the blog, but couldn't resist this one that includes relatives somewhere far away, joining the wedding by internet! We live in a crazy time.
Then I got to steal Liz and Dave for a quick stroll around their neighborhood and into the surprisingly beautiful blip of park next to the tennis courts. The sun popped out just in time to give us beautiful golden light.
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Welcome to BSA Troop 463!
About Our Troop...
Boy Scout Troop 463 is proud to be sponsored by St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Papillion, NE. We are part of the Wagon Wheel District of the Mid-America Council and have been chartered with the BSA for over 35 years.
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text: It just occurred to me that when developers get the opportunity to start making some apps for Google TV next year, one thing they will be able to create is games. Normally, when I think of games on android, its not much to care about. Mobile games have always been to casual for my taste, but I just began thinking of the potential developers will now have that games will be playable on a TV and not a mobile device. If some set top boxes or television come out with the proper specifications, Google TV could become a completely digital gaming platform that rivals the top competitors of the gaming industry right now. Not to mention, all the sorts of devices you can use as controllers could make for some interested games. Imagine a group of people with all android phones, instantly jumping into a game on their TV.


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Lots of links for the weekend ...
Sunday is a rare day off from practice for USF football, so I'm going to try to clean out a bunch of notes and links and give you guys some weekend reading ...
-- Just as an FYI, the grand opening of Florida International's new stadium (against USF) is not yet a sellout, despite reports to the contrary. FIU officials are "anticipating" a sellout, but season tickets are still available, and at last check, USF had not sold out its allotment for the game. Again, a sellout will be about 18,500 fans, or the second-smallest crowd USF has played to since joining the Big East in 2005. (Congrats, Cincinnati, for 15,889 fans in 2006.)
-- Just a reminder: USF men's soccer opens its season with an exhibition Saturday night (tonight) at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Tampa. The "Rowdies Cup" is on the line, and while the upgraded soccer stadium is being completed, the Bulls will be back downtown Tuesday night for an exhibition against the Venezuelan national under-17 team.
-- USF volleyball has been picked to finish fifth in the Big East in the league's preseason poll. USF junior outside hitter Marcela Gurgel was one of 12 players named to the preseason All-Big East team. The Bulls finished in a three-way tie for sixth in the conference last season.
-- Former Arkansas guard Patrick Beverley is not coming to USF, or any other school. He tells Foxsports.com's Jeff Goodman that his departure from Arkansas isn't related to academics, but NCAA ineligibility, and he's headed overseas with the hopes of making a splash in next year's NBA draft.
-- Amid all this USF enthusiasm, there's an interesting read on BleedScarlet, a Rutgers blog, asking if USF defensive end George Selvie is overrated. Selvie arguably had his worst game against Rutgers last season, so if anyone can make a case against him, it's Scarlet Knights fans. He brings up a point we brought up here in December, that Selvie had only four sacks in seven Big East games last year, so his earning Big East Player of the Year honors probably had as much to do with the huge amount of attention opposing coaches put into game-planning to contain Selvie's pass-rushing ability. Crazy as it seems, Selvie has room to improve statistically in conference play this season ...
-- Here's a good link. SI.com's Stewart Mandel is behind a great promotion called "SI Conference Showdown," challenging fans to see which conference can donate the most money for public school classrooms. The Big 10 is dominating, with the Big East fourth (behind the MAC!) but ahead of the Pac-10, Big 12 and ACC.
-- Looks like one of the contenders for Florida A&M's kicking job is a former USF student, Trevor Scott, who had failed in trying to walk on to the soccer team at USF.
-- Remember ESPN.com's "Helmet Clash" and how the USF-FSU matchup was Bush-Gore close? FSU won the championship for college football's coolest helmet, beating Alabama in the finals and getting 78 percent of the vote.
-- Good story in the Lakeland Ledger about UCF's scheduling woes, trying to find challenging nonconference games to gain national respect for the Knights. UCF is trying to get home-and-home series with BCS conference opponents, but is hoping to avoid 2-for-1s, as Wisconsin recently offered.
-- The Orlando Sentinel asks if UCF is the "biggest bargain in Florida" for fans? Iliana Limon writes that it's a "close call" between USF and UCF, but if the cheapest season ticket is $210 in Orlando, I'm not sure you can really make that case.
-- I link to this just because it's said so matter of factly: Recruiting guru Larry Blustein, writing in the Miami Herald, references "the Big 4 -- with Florida, USF, Miami and Florida all at the same level nationally."
-- USF's Brouce Mompremier and Ben Williams are quoted in this Associated Press story from New York about how football is tops in the South.
-- Tiny men's basketball note. According to this report, the San Juan Shootout in Puerto Rico, which USF will play in this December, will have four teams, not eight as originally scheduled.


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A bill that would legalize medical marijuana and set up parameters for a growing network has picked up support from some key Republicans in the state Senate, but it's not clear if the measure will be put to a vote.
Sens. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, Niagara County, and Mark Grisanti, R-Buffalo, have come out in favor of the bill in recent days. The bill's sponsor, Democratic Sen. Diane Savino of Staten Island, told the Staten Island Advance that there are 40 "yes" votes for the legislation, enough for passage in the Senate.
"The support is growing," Maziarz told Gannett's WGRZ-TV yesterday. "It deserves an up-or-down vote."
Senate Co-Leader Dean Skelos, R-Nassau County, has opposed the bill in the past, but hasn't said much on the issue this year. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a medical marijuana pilot program under a 1980 law that allows the state to test experimental drugs, but his office hasn't signaled whether he would support a legislative change.
Sen. Joseph Robach, R-Greece, Monroe County, sounded support for medical marijuana last month after Cuomo announced his plan. But he hasn't said whether he would vote in favor of Savino's bill if it came to a vote.
"I certainly think this could be beneficial, but as with any other prescription drug, it should only be used under the direct supervision of a doctor, and should be regulated and utilized in the same fashion as other prescription drugs," Robach said in a statement.
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Flud Web App Goes Beta – Potential for a Social Network
Flud (pronounced flood) is a start-up that we're rather familiar with here at The Industry, as I've personally written about their application and their Founder, Bobby Ghoshal has also done a guest post.
Flud started out as a news discovery and sharing application on iOS and from there has now been incorporated into the three main mobile platforms. However, there's always been a feeling that something is missing from the experience. Sure we spend more time on our phones than ever before and mobile is without a doubt the future, but sometimes there needs to be more than mobile.
Problem and Solution
Day after day I spend countless hours browsing my collection of daily blogs. It's how I stay up to date with the latest products, services, and news around the world. I've always wondered, though. What if we had a desktop solution that allowed us to easily draw in all of those feeds into one centralized platform; a platform that is visually appealing and also allows for meaningful and efficient sharing? There are plenty of RSS readers out there and apps such as Pocket, but nothing that's based in the browser and streams all of your sources into the feed – not to mention lack the social integration.
Flud's latest project – in conjunction with BASIC – has managed to accomplish just that. Flud Web App. With a three-month timeframe set in mind, the teams worked together to build a web app from the ground up; throwing away their old platform, coming up with ideas for a new one, scratching the ideas that didn't work, and learning from their mistakes. After what I'm sure are hundreds and hundreds of work hours, Flud Web App is now in beta and ready to be tested by the masses.
As do the mobile applications, the Flud Web App aggregates a collection of sources based around your interests and hobbies, as well as letting you choose your own. If you haven't used Flud before, think of it as a StumbleUpon for news, but also allows you to add specific content that may or may not be one of the sources they've suggested. You can actually own your own blog, which would help give it a nice platform, granted you "Flud" your articles so they're shared. Once you're content with your sources, you can begin to enjoy the stream of articles.
The social aspect of news discovery is what Flud is built around and they've managed to implement this perfectly into the web app. As with the mobile apps, you can "Flud" articles within their ecosystem, sharing them with your followers, or you can push content out to Twitter or Facebook.
As per one of their recent endeavors, they've implemented the "Team" feature into the web app, allowing you and your co-workers/employees to build a stream specifically for bringing together news and articles for inspiration or information, within your work environment. Over 1000 companies have already signed up and there are bound to be many more to follow. It's a much more streamlined way to share content with your team rather than copying and pasting a link into a Twitter mention, or worse yet, an email.
By having this web app out there now, what Flud has done is create a social network built specifically for news discovery and sharing. It's something that hasn't yet been done and it's exciting to see this unfold in front of us. Instead of starting on the web and going mobile, they've taken the complete opposite approach, designing for mobile first, then bringing it to the web.
The only feature that's missing to make it a full-fledged social network is commenting on shared links, which was their second most requested feature, right behind a web app. With the web app almost finished, I have a feeling we can safely assume comments are on the way.
Yet another item that adds value to its social experience is something Flud simply titles "IQ." IQ uses what I would assume is a proprietary algorithm to determine how influential you are within Flud. It's essentially a Klout score for Flud and while it may just seem cheesy to some people, it works on a psychological method in the fact that people want to see themselves improve overtime as a whole, but also want to know that they are gaining the attention of others.
I have a feeling Ghoshal and his team didn't have a social network in mind when first drawing up Flud, but that seems to be the pivot they've made, be it consciously or not. With journalism (or content creation, to generalize) getting turned on its head thanks to the hyper-connectivity of our society, sharing has become more important than ever. What better way to filter out what you find interesting than to build a social platform that allows you to build an ongoing stream of content that pertains to what you are passionate about.
The overall UI is rather consistent with that of most social networks, but obviously tailored to present news articles you share instead of your own content (unless it's your work you're sharing). It's very light both in terms of whitespace and color, which allows for the focus to be on the text and content.
As a side-note, something I am a bit partial to is that it follows one of the "trends" in the fact the only color besides media is an orange-red; not blue.
The navigation is potentially two-fold based in the fact that along the left-hand side you have your news feeds, influencers, as well as your own profile, and along the top, you have your specific streams if you're part of a team as mentioned above.
The center column (there are three) is where your news feed is. The headline for each article is bolded and sticks out nicely allowing for easy reading. Below the headline, you have an excerpt of the article to give you an idea of where it's heading. Next to the headline and excerpt, you're presented with a large image, which I assume is automatically drawn from the media within the article.
Once you've decided you want to read an article, click on the headline or image and it will take you to the permalink in a new window, allowing you to view it in its native environment. To share an article or save it to your "Reading List," there are buttons just below the excerpt to do so.
In the right-hand column, you are presented with "Recent Activity" which I assume was inspired by Facebook's mini news feed. This gives you a live-updating rundown of who is doing what within Flud, allowing you to keep up regardless of where you are within the web app.
Your profile is where other Flud users can go to in order to find out more information as to who you are, what content you tend to share, who your following, who's following you, what your favorite sources are, and of course, view your stream of "Fluded" articles.
Your profile image is in the upper-left-hand corner and although not there yet, it seems the option for a cover image is right around the corner.
The only other aspect I can think to add to the profile page is the ability to add links to where you are on the internet. A simple icon for Twitter, Dribbble, etc. would work and would allow for people to follow you by means, although it makes plenty of sense as to why they've initially omitted this. They want to keep people in the web app for as long as they can to get them used to the environment.
In playing with the beta, there is a whole lot to love, but also a couple of areas that could be worked on. However, I won't elaborate where I think some changes would help, because first off, I've already sent the Flud team some feedback, and second off, it's up to you to use the service and draw out your own opinions and conclusions.
The team at Flud has built an incredible application across all platforms and the web app just seems to tie everything together. They have managed to create a type of social network based around news discovery and sharing, which as I mentioned above is yet to be done to this capacity. With the right amount of publicity and initial traction, I think this could really hit it off.
The problem is it's quite a bit different from the rest of the social networks in the sense that it's not based around psuedo-narcissism. Most of the content you will be sharing won't be yours; it will just be material that influences you in some regard. It's something that newcomers might not catch onto right off the bat, but it's basic psychology that as humans, we don't like change.
One detail I noticed that was brilliant in their design is that when you're going through your news feed and want to share via Twitter or Facebook, you first have to "Flud" it. It is an ingenious way for users to build a stream of content within Flud, even if their means is to share via other outlets. Once the user shares it on Flud, their followers will see that article, and if they act upon it, it will give both users the social activity within Flud. Once users see that other people enjoy what they're sharing, they will naturally want to share more and become an influence. It's such a little detail that is bound to have a major impact on drawing users in.
Another detail that plays into it is that even when the article opens in a new page, it keeps a bar along the top allowing you to "Flud" it. This allows the users to read the news in its native format while still keeping Flud very much a part of the experience. At first I was wondering why they didn't implement a means of reading the article such as Safari Reader, where its pure text and media in a distraction-free manner, but it makes plenty of sense to do it as they have; it keeps it in the format sources mean for it to be and when there's more interactive capabilities within the article, displaying it in the Safari Reader method would limit the capabilities.
Overall, the Flud team has put out an incredible application that should, in theory, tie together their ecosystem. It's beautifully done and with a few minuscule exceptions, the experience is incredible.
No more having twenty different tabs open, going from blog to blog trying to stay with up to the minute news. All of your reads are in one, unified stream, with sharing right alongside of it.
I have called it a social network throughout this article and although I don't think Ghoshal or his team have actually referred to Flud as a social network yet, that's exactly where I see it going, but not in the conventional sense. It will be exciting to see what comes of this, as I have the highest hopes for Flud. I've seen it blossom into what it is now and the future has looked somewhat grim at times, but as of recently it's looking brighter than ever before. Congrats to Ghoshal and his team for constantly pushing themselves and their products. Pivoting is inevitable in any startup and although it's almost never outwardly seen, it happens on a daily basis with each decision that's being made.
If you're a Flud user (if not, hope on it, ASAP), go hit up the beta and start using this thing of beauty. At first you probably won't catch on or even like it. As with a fine glass of any beverage (I'm 20, so I'll keep it to a nice glass of cold, ice-less Vernors), let it sit. As Ghoshal suggested to me, keep it open in your browser throughout the day. I can assure you that you will find yourself going back to Flud instead of your normal blog flow.
Once you have had some time to play around with it, give the Flud team some feedback. You're your number one user as a creator of applications, but sometimes a non-biased opinion from third-party users can make or break the experience.


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The Road to Actionscript 3 : Comments
February 12, 2007
I know a couple of "proper" developers who have taken an interest in ActionScript since 3.0 came out. ActionScript has definitely arrived.
However, if Adobe then bring out AS4.0 in a couple of years, I'll be vexed. We need some stability here to get used to the language and max out its capabilities.
I would think stability without maxing out the language would be optimal.
Generally languages evolve along two paths: unmitigated growth purely from need (php) reasoning development and evolution based on need & thought (python).
Actionscripts has an incredibly proprietary nature and it's basd on ECMAScript. I would like to hope that this will ensure that it provides an intelligent development environment and continues on through stable evolution.
hmm, maybe "max out" was a poor choice of phrase. what I meant really was that it's been difficult (for me at least since I don't code AS full-time) to get to a level where I am spending less time learning the language and its quirks and more time using it inuitively to come up with creative solutions.
one of the main issues I find with action scripting is that it's difficult to import any volume of html text from an xml document without some serious time delays. We need 4 out to integrate the technology that is being created after the release dates.
I am not sure why you consider using _prototype a 'workaround', classes are not the only approach to OOP, Javascript like lots of other languages use another appproach (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prototype-based_programming)
It's proprietor, which is enough not to use it for web development in my book.
Doesn't the user have a choice not to install Flash Player of remove it from her system? What happens to your site then?
Is it a standard?
AS3 is intersting – not at last because of the major speed improvements of Flash with the latest release. So more "real" graphic intensive applications are possible.
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Sunshine Post :: Jillian Rene Decor
Hello, dear readers. Inherent in the mission statement of The Bright Side Project is the unspoken belief that to "Do What You Love, Love What You Do" is an absolutely essential component in creating a happy and healthy lifestyle. Every now and then, we will ask our contributors to answer a few short questions on the ideas of happiness, creativity and sunshine. We hope these rays of light help inspire you to find the sunshine in your day, today and everyday.
Today we are honored to introduce you to Jillian from Jillian Rene Decor.
Please introduce yourself to our readers and explain a little bit about your business.
Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts, I began to realize that my passion for making was equally as strong as my passion for design. There's just something incredibly rewarding about coming up with a design and meticulously crafting a finished piece from scratch. While working on a sculpture project, one of my professors asked me if I had heard of Etsy. Thinking it would be a great place for me to sell my work, she suggested I check it out. The rest is history…
We believe that one of the ways to achieve happiness is to "Do what you love, love what you do." How does this philosophy apply to your life?
I make every effort to live by this H. D. Thoreau quote, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." Being an interior designer is perfect for me. It gives me the flexibility to work at many scales from macro and micro. One day I might be space planning a room, the next day selecting colors and fabrics, or the next making pillows. Overall, I enjoy working with my hands and my favorite part of any project is seeing the finished product no mater what the scale. The most rewarding part is seeing a client smile because of something beautiful I've created.
Our mission here at The Bright Side Project is to spread sunshine on a daily basis because we firmly that life is (still) beautiful. Where do you find beauty and inspiration?
I find a lot of my inspiration in nature. From the vivid colors to the organic geometry, I find the intricate details to be incredibly beautiful.
On a dreary day, what do you do to infuse your life with a little bit of sunshine?
I always wear bright colors on a dreary day and I often accessories myself with my signature hot pink rain boots and yellow polka dot umbrella.
At this very moment, what are you most grateful for?
Without a doubt, I'm most grateful for my family, friends and incredibly supportive fiancé. I went through a rather bitter divorce a number of years ago and I don't know where I would be without their constant love and support. Each of them have encouraged me to follow my heart, pursue my dreams and never look back.
Check back later today foran amazing giveaway from Jillian Rene Decor!
Congratulations Jillian – loved reading your answers! Your positive attitude really shines through in your work + I love the Thoreau quote that guides you. Inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
Congrats Jillian!! A wonderful interview – I could just picture you in your hot pink boots and polka dot umbrella. I love your work and just entered your fab giveway – thanks!!
It's so nice to have a career you love, and I think it sounds just perfect. I get antsy really quickly if I'm doing the same thing for too long, so I love that you're able to switch from one aspect of a project to another and always feel like your work is fresh and exciting!
I'm always impressed by anyone who can make a living doing what they truly love – kudos!


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Volunteers move WDC
More than 50 people showed up on a hot and sticky Monday morning to help move three high school classrooms out of the lower level of Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School.
"It was great to see this kind of turnout, especially on a Monday morning and when it's this hot," said Terry Andrie, who is coordinating the summer move into the new school. "Many hands make for light work. I am happy and thankful for the people who showed up. (It's) great to see this support and help."
By 8 a.m., a steady line of WDC staff, school board members, students, retired staff and community members moved art and science supplies, furniture, boxes of books and shelving into a semi-trailer. WDC staff enjoyed seeing retired teachers -- like Fred Palloch, Bert Jeffery and Curt Grenier -- helping out as well as meeting a newcomer, Howie Kangas, WDC's new head football coach.
Several WDC students of all ages helped as well. In about an hour, the work was done and perspiration was running down many faces.
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With the Paralympic Games edging ever closer, now is a great opportunity to get involved in this exciting new project.
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Balla eligible to run, serve
The May 11 letter "Why is Balla running?" suggested Ron Balla couldn't be a New Kensington councilman while employed by the city water authority. As a voter who cares deeply about our democratic process, I looked into that issue and discovered Mr. Balla has every right to run and serve on council.
To be listed on the ballot, Balla submitted paperwork to the Westmoreland County Election Bureau. That paperwork is to ensure the candidate meets all of the eligibility requirements to be on council. The election bureau examined his eligibility and approved his candidacy. Simply, if Balla wasn't eligible, why is he listed on the ballot?
There is a process to challenge the eligibility of any candidate who files for office. The deadline to do so has long passed. If there was a belief he was ineligible, why didn't someone from New Ken challenge Balla's paperwork? Why didn't one of the other candidates do it?
If this was an issue, it should've been raised and resolved long before now. And if the incumbents — or city Solicitor Anthony Vigilante — try to challenge Balla's eligibility after he wins, how is that not sour grapes?
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Puyol to make contract extension official this Tuesday
The club announced the news on its website. The extension of his current contract, which runs out on the 30th June, was agreed upon on the 18th December. He'll be 38 when his commitment comes to an end.
After reaching a verbal agreement with Barcelona a month ago, Carles Puyol will now sign his new contract with the club tomorrow, Tuesday. The act will take place at Barça offices around 17.00, according to the club's website.
Puyol, whose current deal expires on the 30th June, has agreed to renew for three more seasons until the summer of 2016. By then, the centre back will be 38 years old. He made his debut with Barcelona in the 99/00 season and since then has been a regular for all of the coaches he's worked under. This campaign, injuries have meant he's only played 14 matches in all competitions, though.
Puyol's extension, together with those of Messi and Xavi, was announced by Barcelona on the 18th December.


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I am not receiving my test campaigns. Also, when previewing the HTML version of my campaign, the images are not loading properly. Safari's activity window shows that the images are timing out coming from the cmail1.com domain.
I've been having the same problem for the last few hours.
It's 6am in Sydney. Maybe they're not aware of the problem yet.
Also having issue. Delivery of campaigns seems to be successful, just not the preview emails. I tried numerous addresses and waited an hour to see if lag time was a factor. To no avail.
Sending good vibes for positive solutions.
Hey, stallprophet - you said sending campaigns is successful... are the embedded links in your email working? (E.g. when clicking a link in your email, does it go to cmail1.com and then forward to the URL?) If that's the case, then I feel better about scheduling a campaign.
Same problem here. Oh lord, why now?!
Hi guys, we're working on this issue with our support and test forms now and hope to have it fixed real soon. I'll post an update here the moment that happens. Apologies for the bad timing.
Same problem with Preview emails here. We also sent out a campaign and it appears that things aren't working correctly. The report will say that all the emails were delivered, but we've found that some people haven't received our email yet. I hope the rest go out!
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OK, this problem has now been resolved.
We're still looking into exactly what caused this problem, but it appears it has something to do with some modifications that have been made in the 24 hours in preparation for our maintenance on Sunday.
We're working the data center team to make sure everything goes smoothly during this process, and we're not sure if this problem was triggered by a change they made to the configuration.
dditges - you shouldn't have any problems with actual campaigns. This only affected the web servers which handle the sending of the previews - actual campaigns have dedicated servers that were all running smoothly. If your still have specific questions on your campaign please send an email to support so we can take a closer look at this for you.
Once again, we're very sorry for this inconvenience.
Some preview emails did not reach their targets today. In kind of a wierd way.
* Some email addresses on a domain will receive the test, and some won't.
* An email address can receive a test email for one campaign and not receive one for another.
* This has so far affected emails on two domains. I'm testing out a third domain this second.
Anyone else have this problem?
Hey morley, that certainly seems odd and I can confirm we're not hearing this from any other customers. If the issues continue, fire an email to support and we'll look at your content in more detail to try and get to the bottom of it for you.
Dave -
Looks like it's "stopped." The problem was very weird -- two emails wouldn't work if we directly sent a test message to them, but if we added them to a Google Apps mailing list and sent the test to the mailing list email, it *would* work.
Since I eventually got the emails, I think things're all right, but thanks for following up!
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Don't worry PETA, this one's a fake. It looks pretty convincing and protects our furry friends out there, yet still captures Carrie Bradshaw's winter look.
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