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When it comes to traveling, most people are familiar with the ideas of peak seasons and off-seasons — that taking a vacation is generally more popular (and more expensive) in July than in January. Between those extremes is shoulder season, the not-quite-best (or worst) time to go to specific destinations, which means there may be deals to score by booking fall travel.
The passing of Labor Day signifies the unofficial end of summer for many Americans, but you might be able to cling to warm weather and beach days by looking into a later-than-usual vacation. Travel analysts at Expedia say you can get an oceanside vacation for up to 38% off peak-travel prices by traveling in September or October, while the weather is still suitable for spending the day on the beach.
The analysts looked at flights from the top 10 departure cities in the U.S. (among them Chicago, Houston, New York and Los Angeles) and compared the prices of travel and lodging during peak months (June 1 through Aug. 31) and the shoulder season. Here's what some of the average savings look like, according to Expedia's analysts.
- Hawaii
Average ticket price: 17% less than during peak months
- Mexico (Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun)
Average ticket price: 8% less than during peak months
- Caribbean
Average ticket price: 7% less than during peak months
- Mexico
Average daily rate: 16% less than during peak months
- Caribbean
Average daily rate: 16% less than during peak months
- Hawaii
Average daily rate: 9% less than during peak months
Savings could be even greater (or less) depending on your specific destination and hotel choice, which is why it helps to do some research before committing to an itinerary. If you're a credit card user, you might be able to further boost your savings by redeeming travel rewards. No matter how you pay for your vacation or how big of a deal you can get when booking it, it's always crucial to make sure you're not blowing your budget, because a relaxing getaway and happy memories tend to not be worth dealing with debt later on.
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I am not trying to start a mac n cheese revolution. My posting of this (delectable and sophisticated) grown-up mac n cheese recipe is not, by any means, an attempt to dethrone that pinnacle of mac n cheese dinner perfection, the one that stands sentry in any respectable pantry, cloaked in its midnight blue box, a constant, comforting presence when you need carbs and cheese and you need it now (of course I'm talking about Kraft Spirals). Oh no, I wouldn't dare dream of suggesting a recipe to replace that monarch of macaroni. If you're like me, Kraft Spirals holds too dear a place in your heart to ever be replaced. Kraft Spirals means Friday night dinners with Dad and Sister when Mom was at work, splitting the box between three brightly-colored plastic bowls and stamping each with a smiley face drawn in ketchup, followed by a swim at the YMCA and a couple of 7-11 Slurpees, as big as our heads (clearly, my Friday nights reached their zenith in 1997). So if you think I'm proposing a usurper to good ol' boxed mac n cheese, think again.
This recipe serves a very different purpose. It's for when you're jonesing for carbs and cheese but you have some dinner guests to impress. Or you saw a particularly gorgeous bag of spinach at the farmers market and you want to use it for something slightly less healthy than a salad. Or you simply have some extra time on your hands for dinner prep, and you'd like to treat yourself in a way that feels both grown-up and kid-like (because really, who doesn't feel both grown-up and kid-like all the time?).
I used green garlic for the punch of flavor because I was lucky enough to stumble across some at the market, but garlic scapes, a couple shallots, a yellow onion, or just plain ol' garlic would also do the trick. As for cheese, this recipe uses the pride of the Netherlands, Gouda (you ain't much if you ain't Dutch, baby), but if you really want to go crazy, I bet smoked Gouda would be phenomenal.
grown-up mac n cheese
Adapted from The Easy Vegetarian Kitchen
6 ounces whole wheat pasta elbows
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup (5-6 stalks) green garlic, chopped
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk (2% or whole)
1 cup shredded Gouda
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
2 cups (packed) spinach, shredded
Serves 3-4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cook pasta until just tender, about 6-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the green garlic, salt and pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes, then add flour and cook for another minute to create the roux. Stir in milk and heat–stirring often–until the sauce has thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and add half of the cheese, stirring to combine.
In an 8 x 8 baking dish (or something similar), combine the pasta, shredded spinach and cheese sauce.
Top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden brown and bubbling. Serve immediately!
Note: This dish can be prepared earlier in the day and refrigerated until you're ready to bake it. Easy peasy.
I served this mac n cheese to one of my favorite little fams, the Kishbaughs, who were recently in Bloomington for a visit. You may remember them from their Sprout Diaries debut back in 2012. Since then, two has become three with the addition of the sweetest blonde one-year-old you could imagine, Charlotte. Let the record show that Charlotte loved the mac n cheese just as much as the grown-ups!

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At the summit, delegates urged government agencies and local government units in the Bicol region to tackle the issue of illegal commercial fishing that has contributed to the woes of fisherfolks, whose livelihoods have been threatened by the dwindling fish catch. "The race to find and catch fish shows just how our seas have now become a battleground," said Vince Cinches, Oceans Campaigner for Greenpeace Southeast Asia. "As an archipelagic nation, government must learn how to better manage our marine resources. Policies set by both the public and private players must be re-examined. We need to push for more regular close seasons and reduce the number of fishing vessels. That way, the seas could replenish itself and become a sustainable source of food, providing income to millions of Filipinos who rely on the sea for their livelihood," added Cinches.The Bicol region is notorious for rampant illegal commercial fishing, where large vessels encroach on municipal waters that are exclusive to small-scale fisheries.The BFAR's Philippine Fisheries Profile of 2010 revealed that each of the 387 commercial fishing vessels that operate in Bicol takes close to 200 metric tons of fish per annum, as opposed to the mere 1.2 metric tons caught by 54,715 municipal fishing vessels."Fisherfolks are at a disadvantage. This data shows a horrifying disparity in terms of access to the sea's bounty," said Sally Pernito, Executive Director of Lingap Para sa Kalusugan ng Sambayanan (LIKAS). "No wonder municipal fishermen belong to the poorest sector of society. They are being robbed of their potential income because nothing is being done about illegal commercial fishing," added Pernito. The 2012 National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) Report states poverty incidence is highest among fisherfolks at 41.4%, higher than the national poverty incidence at 27.9%."Bicol's seas are in a crisis, as is elsewhere in the country. Our fishing grounds are severely overfished," said Dr. Victor S. Soliman, a fisheries scientist from the Bicol University Tabaco Campus. "Fishing efforts are way beyond sustainable levels and an increase in fishing activities simply does not produce added yield," Soliman added.
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The Associated Press headline sounded ominous: "Michigan government accounts block hundreds on Twitter."
After a lawsuit was filed against the Trump Administration for blocking Twitter users, the Lansing State Journal decided to look at government accounts in its home state. It found that state agencies had blocked accounts.
A few paragraphs into the story, there was this line that pointed directly at the state DOT:
"Records show that while some government accounts didn't block anyone, the dozen accounts associated with the Michigan Department of Transportation blocked a combined 550 individual Twitter handles."
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August 14, 2012
Reserve your Panda name now!
Let the great Panda naming of 2012 begin!
I came into work this morning to a flurry of emails, there were more names, puns and jokes than you can shake a bamboo at! You know what that means, yes, it's time to choose an MoP Panda name. We've had a whole lot of fun this morning drawing up our shortlist, what's great about this new expansion is that you can just have some fun with it. Here are a few from our list:
FlareBear – Firemage
Darebear – Any
PanDamme – Monk
CareBear – Healer
ShootsAndLeaves – Hunter
FistsOfFurry – Monk
ScareBear – DK
Nelson Pandella – Any
I haven't yet reserved a name so I'm keeping some back for later, fingers crossed what I'm thinking of is still available. You can reserve a name (unless anyone knows of any other way) by creating a 'placeholder' character, which you then delete and recreate as a panda post-golive.
A big thank you to my fellow guild members Dalitar, Sodoshi and Somerandom for their expert input this morning and reminding me how much fun WoW can be.
Have you reserved your panda name yet? Let us know what you've come up with?


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Storacall Enterprise is very versatile and supports recording of analogue trunks / extensions, IP trunks, SIP trunks, Basic Rate ISDN, Primary Rate ISDN, Hosted VoIP and the majority of digital, IP and SIP handsets as well as integrating with a wide range of PBXs, ACDs, communication equipment and CTI Middleware. It also offers hosted, cloud and radio recording. This flexibility allows for the creation of hybrid systems combining any mixture of these technologies. A full range of archive and centralised network back-up options are available to ease the management of large call volumes and reduce administration overheads.
Storacall Enterprise uses advanced voice compression technology minimizing archive storage and the low-bandwidth audio streaming technology means that recordings are delivered extremely quickly, minimising the risk of network bottlenecks. The advanced design allows users to search, retrieve and playback calls with impressive simplicity and speed.
Searches can be made across a network or the internet with multiple recorders using date, time, channel, user name or extension, call duration, CLI, dialled digits, notes and many more. saved searches allow you to create templates for easy call search and playback. Once a call has been located it can easily be saved as a file for delivery by e-mail.
Storacall Enterprise also features call and password encryption, flexible call archiving policies, full API integration, notes fields, full audit trail, automatic system health checks, heartbeat monitoring, business units and groups, customisable user profiles, customisable security settings, export & email search results and search templates.
Storacall Enterprise has been developed by Storacall using Microsoft ASP.net development & application environment with a distributed Realms architecture and because of it's modular design capitalising on existing familiar IT infrastructure, it is easy to meet evolving needs, including expanding capacity or adopting new technologies.
Storacall Enterprise is designed to provide solutions in challenging environments including call centres and customer support operations and options include PCI DSS and FCA compliance as well as agent evaluation, screen capture, coaching and analytics modules.
Storacall CC Call Recording Key Features
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Dr. Joslin performs the surgical placement of the implants after determining the best treatment option for each patient. There is also significant communication with the referring dentist in order to achieve the highest level of function and aesthetics.
A denture or partial denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth. Dentures are usually fabricated from acrylic materials, but may occasionally incorporate the use of other materials.
Maintenance and oral hygiene is one of the real keys to long-term success of any restoration or treatment. We have endeavoured to partner together with an on-site highly trained Registered Dental Hygienist, with a specific skill set for managing these types of restorations.
A dental crown is a reliable and durable treatment option that is used to repair a damaged tooth by attaching a porcelain covering over the top of the existing tooth. These crowns can be very aesthetic and provide indefinite function and a pleasing smile.
Porcelain veneers are custom-made, custom-fitted, very thin pieces of porcelain that are bonded to your natural teeth. Veneers are an excellent way to correct minor tooth anomalies such as chipped, stained, or discoloured teeth.
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Feel daring? Want to break out of your shell or even better your school uniform? Then this sexy black dress is the perfect prom dress for you. Covering your curves and flattering your features, this stretch jersey dress conforms to your body. Lucky for you prom doesn't have a dress code!
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This print prom dress is a stroke of genius. It's a masterpiece all it's own with every warm color imaginable. The fit of this dress is sexy and seductive without being overly risqué. Wear this dress over and over to numerous occasions from weddings to your homecoming.
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Show up in this stunning prom dress and crown or no crown you will win fashion queen of the prom for sure! This dress shimmers from every angle and features clusters of sparkles in the empire waist, and straps. Your derriere will be dazzling as the sparkles cascade down the train.


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Déjà Vu.
After a First Round that saw many close games and even a couple of upsets, the NBA Playoffs once again fell into the same cycle of predictability we have come to know it by for the last five years. That predictability has resulted in history being made once again with the NBA Finals featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors for the fourth straight season, a previously unheard of feat.
In the Cleveland Cavaliers, what you have is a Rolls Royce driving around with spare tires. LeBron James has had a postseason that could quite possibly go down as the best an individual player has ever had, averaging 34 points, 9 rebounds, and nearly 9 assists per game while shooting 58 percent from the field. Not a single player on the Cavaliers has averaged more than 15 points per game this postseason other than Janes. The only player who comes close to this mark is stretch big man Kevin Love, who has only averaged just below 14 points per game this postseason, and his health remains a serious question mark after suffering another concussion in the Eastern Conference Finals.
LeBron has carried the Cavs kicking and screaming to the NBA Finals, his historic eighth straight appearance. LeBron hit a clutch game winner in game five and had a heroic game seven in the First Round against a more cohesive team in the Indiana Pacers. He was able to put the Toronto Raptors back into extinction in a sweep that also featured an impossible game winner in game 3 of said series. He was able to overcome the youthful, superstar-less, but dynasty in the making Boston Celtics with a sixth straight game 7 win. LeBron James has all but ended the G.O.A.T. conversation with his historic postseason. Even if he loses in the Finals again and his record in such series falls to 3-6, who carries a team like his this far into the postseason? Only LeBron.
The Golden State Warriors mostly breezed by the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs despite two time MVP Stephen Curry missing significant time due to injury. It was only when the Warriors ran into the Houston Rockets, a team built with the sole goal of defeating the Warriors, did they experience any hiccups. The Warriors squandered a double digit lead in game 4 of that series with a historically bad fourth quarter by scoring only 12 points, no thanks to a disappearing act by Kevin Durant. That same disappearing act occurred again in game 5, but then the injury gods smiled upon Golden State once again by taking away the Rockets' best performing player in the series, Chris Paul. With Paul lost due to a hamstring injury, the Warriors overcame a 3-2 series deficit to defeat the Rockets in seven games, keeping their impending dynasty alive.
Last year, there were questions as to whether or not the Warriors could overcome the collapse of their 3-1 series lead in the 2016 Finals with the arrival of the talented, but at the time not reliable, Kevin Durant. Durant ended most of that doubt with a Finals MVP earning performance, as the offensive juggernaut disposed of LeBron and the Cavaliers in five games. With a far less talented Cavs team in the finals this year, the collective offensive firepower of future hall of famers Stephen Curry, Kay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green should be able to overcome injury concerns with supposed LeBron stopper (there is no such thing) in Andre Iguodala, the Finals MVP in 2015. It'll take a superhuman LeBron James to keep the series competitive, and while he's more than capable of answering the bell, the Warriors dynasty shall be cemented with their third championship in four years.


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Key West
What you need to know before you go
Key West is the southernmost point of the US and the westernmost island of the Florida Keys. The city occupies an entire island along with portions of surrounding islands; its land area totals around 6 square miles. US Route 1 and Florida State Road A1A both end in Key West.
Key West offers a variety of water activities, including deep-sea fishing, dolphin-watching, and scuba diving. On land, Key West is known for its colorful nightlife and bar scene. Among the historic landmarks found in Key West are the Ernest Hemingway House and President Harry S. Truman's Little White House.
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- San Diego
- San Francisco
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- Sarasota
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- Seattle
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Our business is serving your best interests
Service 1st specializes in providing independent, objective appraisal risk management solutions and extraordinary service in a complex regulatory environment for:
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February 2010
This Date In Royals History – February 23, 1987
I think Royals President Joe Burke put it best twenty-three years ago today when he said of Dick Howser on his last day as Royals Manager:
"He came back. OK, maybe he didn't do it. But he did try. He did try. Oh, how he tried"
For that there is no question. George Brett knew how important a return to the field was for his manager who had just days before put his uniform back on to lead the Royals into another spring training in Fort Myers, FL. "His goal was always to be manager of the Kansas City Royals on February 20 (1987)…and he reached it."
Just a couple of days later Howser knew a full return wasn't to be. The Star's Bob Nightengale reported how the hardest decision was made very simple when Howser himself asked Burke "What should I do?"
Burke, who battled cancer himself and knew how painful his words would sound, paused, and finally said: 'I think today is the day."
Howser agreed and they called a press conference for noon. The time was 11:35.
He did have one last meeting with the players to explain his decision to them – a measure of respect that appropriately took place on the green spring grass of a freshly mowed baseball in Howser's beloved home state of Florida. As fate would have it the first player to reach out to Howser was Dan Qusienberry, who with tears streaming down his face shook his manager's hand and embraced him for several moments. Others did the same.
His message to the players was delivered in the same no-nonsense matter of fact manner that marked his mangerial style:
'I'm going to have to give it up this year, which is really hard for me to do. I pushed and I pushed and I pushed, but it didn't happen for me…It didn't happen. But don't quit. Don't quit. Everything will be all right."
Howser's spirit was the same in trials both on the field and off. Always prodding to get the most out of himself and his players. He was partial to ending all his exortations as a manager with the brief and blunt motto – "We'll get it done"
Just months later he was gone. But if you ever talk to his players you'll find out the spirit he instilled in those ballclubs endured with each of them. The calm steady hand that keep his team's composure down three games to one would do the same in this much larger personal battle. Though it might not have felt like it on February 23, 1987 – Dick Howser had proved he was a winner on the baseball field one last time.
He did try. Oh, how he tried – Thank You #10!
Royals Birthdays – February 10
1984 – Alex Gordon (Third Base – 2007-Present)
1978 – Ruben Mateo (Outfielder – 2004)
1970 – Alberto Castillo (Catcher – 2004-05)
1954 – Larry McWilliams (Pitcher – 1989-90)
Happy Birthday!
Royals fans know that Alex Gordon was a two-time All-American at the University of Nebraska where he helped lead the Huskers to a Big 12 regular season and tournament championship and College World Series appearance. His junior season in Lincoln was one of the best in recent NCAA baseball history and won Alex the Dick Howser Trophy as college baseball's most outstanding player.
Extra Credit: What former Husker pitcher gave up one of George Brett's milestone hits?
The Dick Howser Trophy is viewed as the baseball equivalent to football's Heisman Trophy and was established in 1987 to honor the memory of the Royals Hall of Fame Manager. It is a fitting tribute because Dick Howser had a deep appreciation and love for college baseball. He was a two-time All-American himself at Florida State and later coached the Seminoles as well.
Answer: Former Husker Stan Bahnsen served up George Brett's first major league hit on August 2, 1973. Brett grounded a fourth-inning single off the White Sox hurler at Comiskey Park for hit #1 on the way to 3,154.
Did You Know: The first recepient of the Dick Howser Trophy was Mike Fiore of the University of Miami. So what connection does Mike Fiore have to the Royals?
Well the 1987 Dick Howser Trophy Winner Mike Fiore never played for the Royals – but his father Mike Fiore was a member of the original 1969 Kansas City Royals.
Royals Birthdays – February 8
1943 – Bob Oliver (Outfielder/Infielder – 1969-72)
1920 – Buddy Blattner (Broadcaster – 1969-75)
Happy Birthday!
There is little doubt that if you asked who the 'Voice of the Royals' was that the answer would come back – Denny Matthews, of course! And in many ways that answer is absolutlely correct as Denny has been with the Royals from the very first game in 1969. However he was the junior partner on that first radio team with veteran broadcaster Buddy Blattner.
In fact it was Buddy who actually hired Denny, giving the novice 25 year-old broadcaster his big break an launching his Hall of Fame broadcasting career. Without Buddy there may not have been a Denny. And without Denny Royals History would have at the very least sounded much differently over the last 40-plus years.
But Buddy, who passed away last September, was a true gentleman of the game long before his time here in Kansas City. Before taking up broadcasting, Blattner had already reached the big leagues as a player for his hometown St. Louis Cardinals in 1942. Then after serving in the US Navy during WWII he returned to play for the New York Giants (1946-48) and Philsdelphia Phillies (1949).
After hanging up his cleats, Buddy took to the airwaves as a broadcaster for the St. Louis Browns and later teamed up with Dizzy Dean for Major League Baseball's nationally televised 'Game of the Week' broadcasts on ABC (1953-54) and CBS (1955-59).
He came to Kansas City after working from 1962-68 for the Los Angeles/California Angels wre he worked with Royals GM Cedric Tallis and for Gene Autry – a good friend of Ewing and Muriel Kauffman. His impressive resume and local ties made him an ideal lead broadcaster for the expansion Royals.
Did You Know: Buddy Blattner was a world-class table tennis player including winning the World Championship in men's doubles in 1936. He was inducted into the United States Table Tennis Association Hall of Fame in 1979.


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The simple solution would be to create a field on the database, and name it something like user_lvl
in mysql, it would be something like this:

ALTER TABLE `table_name` ADD `user_lvl` INT( 3 ) NOT NULL ;

that gives you a field that will allow you to give people with a level attached to their account. up to 1000 levels. (I usually do int(1), which gives me up to 10 levels). Next, you will need to check their info on the database, and set their privilages accordingly:
/* start up a session for this login, so we can keep track of them */
/* put sql data here */
/* END sql data */
/* Run query to see if they are valid */
$sql = "SELECT * FROM `<table name>` WHERE `username`='{addslashes($_POST['username']}' AND `password` = '{addslashes($_POST['password'])}' LIMIT 1;";
while ($row = mysql_fetch_assoc($result) && $row['user_lvl'] != "0"){
/* ok, they are valid, run this: */
$_SESSION['is_valid'] = true;
$_SESSION['user_level'] = $row['user_level'];
if($_SESSION['user_level'] == "0"){
if($_SESSION['user_level'] == "1"){
/* they are not valid, boot them somewhere you want */
That's not the most secure way of doing that, but it should give you a starting point from which to build. I made a couple of assumptions about your request. The first assumption was that you meant that you wanted to allow them to have only certain privileges for your domain, not that you wanted to check against an LDAP architecture. The second assumption I made was that you know how to handle sessions, and know where to place them on your site, to utilize them effectively. If my assumptions were incorrect, please let me know.
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How to Create Fun Teaching Worksheets. How do you create fun teaching worksheets? Do fun and worksheets even belong in the same sentence together? Let's face it. Most students don't want to sit around doing worksheets. However, sometimes it's necessary to have students complete a worksheet to practice a skill or assess their skills. When this is the case, you can still make it fun for students by utilizing these tips. Games, Make the experience fun by turning the lesson into a teaching game. For example, students could roll dice to determine what activities they need to do or complete a puzzle. Reward students with points for discovering the correct answers or locating mistakes on the assignment. You could even have students make mistakes on purpose, so other students can find them and correct them.
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Five Ways to Keep Blood Pressure Under Control
If your blood pressure is greater than 140/90 mmHg, you are at a higher risk of serious illnesses such as stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, etc. You can keep your blood pressure under control by making a few changes to your lifestyle. In fact, by switching to a healthier routine, you may even be able to avoid the need for medication.
Here are five lifestyle changes you can make, no matter what your age, which will help keep your blood pressure under control.
Regular Exercise
Working out regularly will help substantially lower your blood pressure. Even a brisk walk for 30 to 60 minutes every day could show considerable effect. By exercising regularly, you could reduce the risk of developing full-blown hypertension as well.
Talk to your physician about developing an exercise regime. If you haven't been leading an active lifestyle, even moderate activity, such as light stretching or walking, can be helpful. Avoid the temptation of remaining inactive during the weekdays and working out during just the weekends. This could cause more harm than good.
Reduce Sodium Consumption
Sodium is one of the prime causes of high blood pressure. Reducing the amount of sodium you consume will have a positive impact on your health, even if there is a family history of high blood pressure. Avoid packaged and processed foods such as bacon, frozen chicken nuggets and French fries.
Try substituting salt with other herbs and spices such as lime, pepper, garlic, etc. Keep a record of the amount of sodium you are consuming in a day. If possible, look for low-sodium versions of the foods you usually buy.
Limit Alcohol Intake
Alcohol consumption can be both good and bad for your health. Even though small amounts can help reduce blood pressure, the protective effect is lost if you drink too much. If you don't normally drink alcohol, you shouldn't start drinking just to lower your blood pressure either.
The potential harm greatly outweighs potential benefits. If you are a heavy drinker, suddenly stopping could cause severely high blood pressure. With the help of your doctor, taper off slowly over two or three weeks.
Avoid Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products
The nicotine present in tobacco products could significantly increase blood pressure for more than an hour after smoking. If you are a chain smoker, your blood pressure will constantly be up throughout the day, putting you at a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
In addition to quitting tobacco, you should also stay away from other people who smoke. Secondhand smoke, or passive smoking, can increase blood pressure as well.
Take Time Out To Relax
Reducing stress is a great way of controlling blood pressure. Figure out the causes of your stress, such as family, work or finances, and think about ways in which you can reduce your stress levels. Reducing the amount of time you spend at the office could help reduce hypertension.
Working too much also makes it hard to follow a healthy diet and exercise. If you can't eliminate your stressors, learn to cope with them by taking up meditation, learning breathing exercises, etc. You may also consider professional counselling.
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(11-04-2014, 12:34 PM)Markster Wrote: What I imagine we're seeing here is that yes, the towers of King St are making significant changes to travel patterns. My guess is that students are still gravitating to the most reliable service, the iXpress, but inbound in the morning, they wait at the iXpress stop and take whichever bus comes first. In the evening, they all go to the iXpress stop, crush load it (because there fewer alternate services at DC) and then all pile out at Laurier to go home to the towers.
The service will not be popular. But it will provide some basic service to a part of the city that's been isolated from transit.
I agree that the towers had reduced the length of the trips, thus the emptier buses in Charles St. terminal, however it still would make much less of a difference in terms of number of passengers carried. Anyone attending UW and living on King is likely to take the bus to school.
Route 15 is an example of an area built for cars, and it is simply not dense enough to justify regular bus service.


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The MA Program in Sociology emphasizes the pre-professional approach to the discipline. This is reflected in the MA Program Student Learning Outcomes, the culminating project options, and the Department Mission. The 30-unit Sociology MA Degree Program features a strong core in research and theory, flexibility in the elective area focus, and numerous pre-professional enrichment opportunities. We have a history of seeing our student cohorts move successfully into PhD Programs, academic positions, community program work, and other relevant jobs.
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I love knitting. I'm pretty sure that's a commonly accepted fact about me – if you're around me any length of time, you will either see me knit, see my fingers twitch as I wish I could knit but I can't because non-knitters think it's socially inappropriate, or hear me talk about knitting.
I also love to read. I read voraciously, all-but-incessantly, many times a day. I have Kindle apps on everything electronic except for my Kindle itself.
One of the types of books I like to read is…can you guess? KNITTING books 😉 After recently (re)reading No Idle Hands: The Social History of American Knitting and Knitting America: A Glorious Heritage From Warm Socks to High Art, a particular project struck me from both.
The cool thing about this stocking, though, is that it's a tube sock that manages to be lacy. And the technique – deliberately dropping stitches and watching it stretch and turn from boring sock to awesome sock – that was too good to pass up. So I picked up some brown yarn (I lost the label, but it's wool, nylon, and a little elastic) and cast on.
Here's the original pattern – my notes follow it:
I found one other person who had actually knit these, so I scanned her notes, took what I knew of making socks for me, and cast on 60 stitches on a US3 needle. I used Jeny's Slip-Knot Stretchy Cast-On, knit a 1/1 ribbed cuff for 1.5 inches, and used Jeny's SSBO. I picked up my stitches, knit for about an inch, and then switched to a US1.5 needle.
I knit for a total of 9.25 inches, and then (at knitting circle, of course, since my knitting friends were just as curious as I!) dropped every other stitch and pulled. It was really amazing – yes, I'm aware that I'm easily amused, but it was awesome to see it morph. I've detailed it in the images below (and if you're curious what the green thing is, it's my wonderful Thera Cane Massager.) You can also see my senile crazy cat, who was obsessed with these – or maybe she was just trying to figure out why I was contorting taking foot pictures at 2am!
Things I will do differently the next time:
- I will knit for 12 inches, and not 9.25. I have size 11 feet! So the extra length would allow me to tie a garter right below my knee, instead of my upper calf.
- I will use a US1.5 needle for the whole thing – the stitches are looser than I'd like where I picked up using the larger needle
- I will make sure I don't create an extra stitch in one of the stockings, messing up the stripe pattern on half of one leg
Other than those things, I love them. And I can see more of these in my future – while knitting inches of stockinette in the round is boring (and while I don't mind turning a heel, especially toe-up!) it's super-cool to drop stitches and yank on the sock and watch the ladders form.
All in all, not a bad experience in historical knitting! 🙂


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Monday, February 27, 2012
Catch up: Potato Pancakes, Orange Walnut Cake and Scandinavian Cooking
There is much to say. Between December and January, I
- got engaged
- spent a culinarian's dream weekend in Austin
- celebrated Christmas with my fiance's family
- mourned Yia Yia's passing (Damon's grandma)
- mourned my grandfather's passing
- began wedding planning
- flew to Portland to plan our July 7 (!!) wedding at Timberline Lodge
- moved out of my beloved 4 year-long residence in Old Town with my dear roommate of six years
- moved in with Damon
That's a lot right? I feel heavy chested just reading it. Life sometimes smacks you over the head and you land on the ground, slowly blinking up at a whole new world around you. I think I'm still blinking heavily these days, though what I see is growing ever more familiar. Loving and losing always go hand in hand, don't they?
An early Saturday morning in February, I awoke to freshly laid snow. I think it one of two snows that have kept overnight all winter. In the spirit of blanketing warmth, I always reach for carbohydrates but with Damon dipping his toes in the gluten-free pond I embarked on my first ever crusade with a potato pancake. My Moosewood cookbook is still my go-to favorite to use up odds and ends in my cupboard and still feel that I'm feeding myself well. These cumin-scented potato pancakes were no exception. Sometimes masala and coffee and freshly fallen snow is exactly what I need to get my head screwed on straight.
Then there was a Orange-Walnut cake from Lottie & Doof, which I used as my own personal welcome home present. Because it's been so warm this winter, I haven't craved citrus like I usually do. Typically, fresh oranges and grapefruits in the dead of winter take me right back to Florida vacations at my grandparents. Grandpa would start sizzling up bacon for eggs benedict and in the meantime, slice up backyard-grown ruby grapefruits. I can still see his super bent thumbs cutting each piece of fruit from the pith.
On a sunny Sunday morning I found myself vicariously living through a treasured friend. She is pushing her own professional limits to the edge as she takes over the helm of this kitchen. I'm inspired and impressed and jealous that she's being pushed so hard in a kitchen newly her own. Big things are ahead. Big things. After detailing her Valentine's Day menu for 60, she brushed this treat across the table for me. Maybe big Scandinavian things could be in store for me too.
I've also celebrated the final installment of our Harry Potter marathon, which I do solemnly swear to show you the delicious feast that bookended the series. And, another dear Kendall friend and I cooked our way through the Oscars. To be released later this week...
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If you would like to participate with other Sangamon County Republicans, please feel free to join us through one of our website opportunities or by calling our Headquarters at 217-528-6267.
For many years, Rosemarie Long has served the people of Sangamon County with distinction and dedication. Rosemarie was a long-time member of the Sangamon County Board, holding this office for 17 years, six of those years as vice chairman. She also served as Sangamon County Chairwoman, President of the Northend Republican Club, and a member of the WWII Illinois Veterans Memorial Committee.
Rosemarie organized the Sangamon County Republican Women's Luncheon Committee and has been deeply involved in the Lincoln Day Luncheon, both very popular events attracting well-known speakers.
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My teachers in school hated manga art, but it got worse at university :'D So this video features an anecdote, an experience I had with an exam I had a while a go. :) Anyway, I have to study art to teach art in school, not just art for its own sake ^^
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Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia located on the Mekong River. It is an up and coming city in Cambodia with lots of markets, historical sites, and reminders of its dark history. There's also plenty of motorbikes whizzing by!
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Here are 10 things to do in Phnom Penh:
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum: Start on a somber, but important, note by visiting one of the largest detention and torture centers in the country during Pol Pot's reign of terror in the 70s. There are two survivors who are sometimes here to talk about their experiences.
- Russian Market: There is great souvenir shopping at this market. You'll see a lot of name brand clothing, but it's up to you to decide if it's authentic.
- National Museum of Cambodia: Learn about Khmer design and see the large collection of Khmer sculptures.
- Post Office Square: Catch a glimpse of what old Phnom Penh was like. See the post office built in 1890, the former police station, the former chamber of commerce and more.
- Royal Palace: Walk around the grounds and see the Throne Hall at the official residence of the King. Parts of the palace are closed to the public. Dress appropriately.
- Central Market: Located in a very unique looking building is the Central Market. Wander around and see the varied items vendors are selling. Be prepared to bargain.
- Silver Pagoda: Inside the Royal Palace is the Silver Pagoda. It is named after the floor that is covered with five tons of silver.
- Night Market: This was our favorite thing we did in Phnom Penh. The energy here was really cool. Even if you are sick of shopping, it's worth walking around and listening to live music and trying some interesting foods.
- Killing Fields of Choeung Ek: Approximately 17,000 were killed here in the 70s during the Khmer Rouge. It is a sad, somber, yet peaceful place to walk around and learn about this dark time in Cambodia's history.
- Food tour: You can take food tours in Phnom Penh with a guide to learn about and try street food and local dishes.
For your trip to Cambodia, you might be thinking of just going to Angkor Wat, but we hope you'll give Phnom Penh a try! It's a great city! If you want to read more about our Mekong River cruise, please check out this post: Exploring Vietnam & Cambodia: Mekong River Cruise
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|The International Drama Contest "Talking about Borders"
|The International Drama Contest and Festival TALKING ABOUT BORDERS is an annual event established
in 2005 for countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
For 2017/2018 Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will be the partner countries for both, the contest and
the festival. TALKING ABOUT BORDERS is one of the most renowned and established drama contests
in Eastern Europe. Authors in the partnering countries are invited to send in their plays, out of
which a jury of cultural professionals and experts will nominate a winner who will be given a prize of
3.500 €, a professional translation into German language, as well as a granted debut performance at
the Theater Regensburg in the season 2018/2019. Read more
|Latvian publishing house Liels un Mazs has been shortlisted for the Bologna Prize
Latvian publishing house Liels un Mazs has been shortlisted for the Bologna Prize for the Best Children's Publishers of the year for Europe! Read more
|Nora Ikstena: Soviet Milk. Book opening
Novel "Soviet Milk", written by Latvian author Nora Ikstena, has been translated to English and published by "Peirene Press". To celebrate this event, we invite everyone to a book presentation and meeting with the author on March 7 at 7pm at Robert's Books, where the book shall be in stock afterwards. Read more
|New grant competition for publishers
The Latvian Writers' Union is announcing an OPEN CALL for applications for foreign publishers offering an opportunity to receive a grant for publishing and promoting Latvian literature abroad both in English and non-English speaking countries. The deadline for applications is February 5th, 2018 (23:59 East European time). Read more
Catalogue of Latvian Writers and Illustrators of Children's Literature
The "Latvian Literature" platform has issued a large format book of fiction for children titled "The Horse" ("Zirgs"). The catalogue comprises works by 20 Latvian writers and book artists of different generations and is intended as a visual material to present contemporary Latvian illustrators and authors of children's literature to book industry professionals worldwide. A limited number of copies will be available in stores. Read more
|Osvalds Zebris Receives EU Prize for Literature
Latvian Writers' Union is happy to announce that the Consortium consisting of three organizations – the European Writers' Council, the European and International Booksellers Federation and the Federation of European Publishers – has selected the winners of this year's European Union Prize for Literature. Latvian writer Osvalds Zebris is among the 12 recipients of the European Union Prize for Literature 2017. Read more
|New Contest for Foreign Publishers
The Latvian Writers' Union is announcing an OPEN CALL for applications for foreign publishers offering an opportunity to receive a grant for publishing and promoting Latvian literature abroad. This is a call for English and non-English Publishers. Read more
|Inese Zandere's Books about the Adventures of Shammies Now Available for Children in Estonian and Arabic
Latvian author Ineses Zandere's stories about Shammies, made especially vivid and unique with the wonderful illustrations by Reinis Pētersons, are loved by children in Latvia and abroad. In 2016, the first of the stories "How the Shammies Swapped" (2011, Liels un Mazs) was published in Estonia, and in 2017 "Shammies' Morning" (2015, Liels un Mazs) became available in Arabic. Read more
|Latvian Poetry Published Abroad, Other Works Available in Latvian Bookstores
The number of translations of Latvian literature is growing. Liāna Langa's collection of poems has been published in Sweden, an anthology of contemporary Latvian poetry in Germany, and Arvis Viguls' poems have been included in "Mantis", the American journal of poetry, criticism and translations. Translations of several Latvian classics have also been recently published in Latvia – a bilingual edition of Knuts Skujenieks' collection "Basās zvaigznes/Босые звезды" ("Barefooted Stars") in Latvian and Russian, and Aleksandrs Čaks "Touched by Eternity" in English. Read more
|Annual Latvian Literature Award Winners Announced
The Annual Latvian Literature Award ceremony was held this Friday, 21st April 2017, in the "Daile" music hall where winners in five categories were announced and awarded, and the Special Award was given to Anita Rožkalne, and Uldis Bērziņš was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more
|Nominees for The Annual Latvian Literature Award Announced
Annual Latvian Literature Award (LALIGABA) is the most important event celebrating literature in Latvia and providing professional assessment of literary works and recognition of authors for their outstanding works published in Latvia during the year. Read more
|Last Year's Most Beautiful Books Receive Awards
In an award ceremony hosted by the National Library of Latvia, on 28th March, the most beautiful books published last year in Latvia were presented with the Golden Apple Tree awards ("Zelta ābele"). An award for lifetime contribution to the Latvian literature and publishing industry was given to the long-standing director of the National Library, Andris Vilks, and the artist of the year award – to Ineta Berkmane. Read more
|Competition Results for Publishing Latvian Original Literary Works Abroad
On 10th of March, the Commission of experts gathered and assessed applications from foreign publishers for publishing literary works of Latvian authors abroad. The competition is financed by the State Culture Capital Foundation (SCCF) and by the Ministry of culture of the Republic of Latvia. Read more
|Most Read Books 2016 in Latvian Libraries
Nora Ikstena's novel "Mātes piens" (Mother's Milk), Māris Berziņš's "Svina garša" (The Taste of Lead), both published by "Dienas grāmata", as well as Māra Zālīte's "Pieci pirksti" (Five Fingers), published by "Mansards" were recognized in the original prose category by the National Library of Latvia as the most loaned books. Read more
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3 – 6 April, Latvia will be participating in the international Bologna Children's Book Fair (Fiera del Libro per Ragazzi) with the national literature and publishing exhibition presenting books by Latvian authors for children and young adults, as well as works by students of the Art Academy of Latvia. Read more


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Division change
To change your division (To or From the Switzerland Division), you will have to get the division HQ (DIR/ADIR) approval of the division you want to join.
1- If you want to leave the Switzerland Division, make sure you are informed about the eventual restrictions of the other divisions.
2- If you want to join the Switzerland Division, we invite you to follow the procedure as written below. The CH-HQ has the right to decline, with justification, any transfer of a member to the Switzerland Division.
Division change procedure
IVAO Rules and Requirements
According to rule 4.1.6 "Upon initial registration, members will be asked to choose a division that they wish to join. A member may request a division transfer at any time, however all transfers are subject of approval by the members prospective division and the Membership Department.
Division Rules and Requirements
For a Division Transfer to CH-Division, the member must hold an ADC or PP rating.
In order to change your division, you have to write a mail to the Membership HQ department as follow:
- Subject of the message: Division Change ID 123456 (where "123456" is your IVAO VID)
- Message: in english only, with the motivation of your change.
In case a practical exam has been requested before, you have to finish it or ask for the cancellation of it.
Moreover, only ONE division change is allowed per period of 12 Months.


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This week random chosen winner will receive a $20.00 gift certificate to Custom Crops.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Brrrrrr.. Winter
This week random chosen winner will receive a $20.00 gift certificate to Custom Crops.
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Beautiful projects ladies! So fun and frosty. Now I've gotta go downstairs and turn on some heat! xxDReplyDelete
These are beautiful.ReplyDelete
Donna, I hear you sister...its a cold one this morning! LOL! But I do feel nice and cuddly after all these wonderful winter projects! I love the variety of colors in all of these...what a great way to start the holiday season!ReplyDelete
Wow - these are so darling - just love the snow because like you Nilda, in California, we dream about the snow or drive to Reno to get it; if it snows in Santa Cruz, that's closer for me. Anyway, at least we get these wintry cards - I love it!!ReplyDelete
I love them all! So creative!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous cards DT and great challenge!!ReplyDelete
All these cards are absolutely beautiful - well done.ReplyDelete
Love all these winter projects!!!ReplyDelete
Great job on all of the posted projects. I did one and will be posted on my blog later this evening! Check it out at http://laurieunger.blogspot.comReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Beautiful cards from the DT!!ReplyDelete
I really love all these cards. I'm really hoping Santa is bringing me a Cuttlebug this email@example.com
- AnonymousDecember 1, 2009 at 5:54 AM
All the cards are snowonderful but I am especially intrigued by the first card. Could you please explain how you accomplished this wintery beauty?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 1, 2009 at 7:37 AM
Ahhhh yes, So Cal weather is great! I am so glad I found this site. These cards are beautiful. So many ideas to learn from...and to case.ReplyDelete
My 1st time entering! I just have a few folders and finally have a cuttlebug--I just love it!ReplyDelete
Oh what talent you ladies have! I love to see so many different ideas here on the cuttlebug spot. I just joined my first challenge here... so much fun!ReplyDelete
Wow, these are beautiful!!ReplyDelete
Beautiful job DT sisters, I love them all!ReplyDelete
Hugz, xx
Love this blog! So many wonderful ideas!ReplyDelete
What great cards gals! I love snowflakes and winter clothes and all that jazz.ReplyDelete
Have a great start to the holidays! :)
- Joan BeitmanDecember 2, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Wow! What talent. The best part is I have some of the same CB folders and stamps so I can try to create in my own way! Thanks for the lovely inspiration!ReplyDelete
BRRRRRRRRRRRR BEUTIFULL CARDS EVERYBODY. NILDA THANK YOU FOR THE CHALLENGE EVERY WEEK.ReplyDelete
I dont see my comment. Hope it doesn't post twice. But I would like to know how to enter this contest.ReplyDelete
Ok...I figured this out. I am excited to enter. I am a new CRICUT owner and a new cuttlebug owner. LOVE THEM!!! Love all your Ladies work.ReplyDelete
beautiful cards. love them allReplyDelete
Beautiful cards all of them. I'll be a regular visitor fromReplyDelete
now on.
I'm having problems with your blog deleting me. I had submitted my project for last week directly under Raindropecho but it is not there and the message I just typed did not go through. So sad for me, I just discovered your blog and wanted to participateReplyDelete


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World Floral Expo 2017 Las Vegas review.
Let's get right to the point. Las Vegas is one wild city so why not have a convention there? Everything thing is larger than life and curious tourist are more than eager to play their part in the charade.
The moment you step off the plane your wallet begins to tremble as you are greeted by rows of "one armed bandits" slot machines calling to you as you stroll by looking for a rest room.
In the downtown area the buildings are so interconnected it is hard to tell where one begins or ends and there are lights are everywhere. Flashing, dancing, climbing, talking lights poke at you from every angle 24/7.
People connected to slot machines which appear to be slowly draining them till they crush out their last cigarette and move on. This place is people watching at its best and at times its worse but us humans are a curious species, so on to the show.
What a great backdrop for a floral show where a fun group of serious floral exhibitors and clients could meet and mingle. From the very conception of this show in Vegas there was a serious concern amongst the organizers and exhibitors about the ability to attract and keep buyers in the building. It turns out this was not a problem as the halls were busy for the first two days.
My informal poll gave the show a B+ grade and I think that was good considering the first year in Vegas.
The Pavilion hall was a huge tent that resembled a greenhouse and therefore very appropriate for the occasion.
This was a grower show with exhibitors from Colombia, Ecuador, California, Alaska, Holland and even India. Who knew they were growing export roses in India?
There was a large retail presence in the building participating in a hands-on floral workshop which I think was a good idea. While most vendors would not sell directly to them, it is important that they meet growers to better understand the complexities of growing and for future trends.
Speaking of trends, J Schwanke presented his trends at special event during the show and as always the room was overflowing. Here are a few quotes but for more about trends check out www.uBloom.com/Trends2017
" We have the Luxury… To NOT Set Trends… with Flowers and Foliage- rather we React to NEW Trends with our Glorious Product… this process makes flower arranging… Versatile and Valuable!"
"I'm not a Flower Racist… I love Flowers and Foliage from ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE"…
A smoking hot topic at this show was Cannabis! That's right the wacky weed was worthy of more than a few conversations. I have to say, as one who admits to having inhaled, that having a serious discussion with fellow business folks about this once taboo subject is simply odd. former California flower growers have switched to this lucrative crop and more are expected to follow. At least for now the yield per acre vs. flowers is too good to ignore. There will be more discussion on this at the next Fun-n- Sun event this August.
One of the ideas that I saw at this show that I found different were the glow in the dark flowers presented by GlowGardens.com.ec
The flowers are treated with a florescent solution that charges with light and then emits light when viewed in the dark. This is clever even if the application seems limited to surprise parties or bedroom ambiance. According to Isabel Maria Davalos of GlowGardens said the flowers do not suffer any loss of vase life due to the treatment.
Finally, based on what I heard from growers the weather in South America has not been at all favorable for the Mothers Day crop so this would be a good time to pre-book some! (The weather has gotten even worse since the show)
China is the next hot market for high-end roses.
Still loving these new Scoops branded Sabiosa flowers.
HPP has wisely decided to host the show in Las Vegas on March 7-9 2018 at the same location.
Finally please check out my video review:
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TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto Dominion Bank (TD.TO) said on Tuesday it will acquire Nordstrom's (JWN.N) U.S. consumer credit card portfolio as the Canadian bank looks to use its strong balance sheet to expand its lending business in the United States.
The value of the deal was not disclosed. But under the terms, Nordstrom will receive a large slice of net revenue generated by the credit card accounts.
The move, which comes about two years after completing a similar deal with Target Corp (TGT.N), increases TD's reach among top U.S. retailers and supplements its presence in the U.S. Northeast.
Nordstrom's U.S. credit card portfolio is valued at about $2.2 billion in receivables. Under a long-term agreement, TD will become the exclusive U.S. issuer of Nordstrom-branded Visa and private label consumer credit cards.
Private-label credit cards are used by retailers without the stamp of a credit card company such as Visa or MasterCard and can typically only be used at that retailer alone.
TD has expressed a willingness to make acquisitions in the United States.
"Given the type of balance sheet we have in the U.S., we are also highly liquid and are always looking at opportunities that would fill out our balance sheet because we are rich in deposits but not as rich in loans," Chief Executive Bharat Masrani said at a recent roundtable with media.
TD is one of the 10 largest banks in the United States, with over 1,300 branches along the eastern coast stretching from Maine to Florida.
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Revised policy by NSW Health clarifies guidelines on vaccination against infectious diseases
NSW Health has reviewed its policy on vaccinations against specified infectious diseases, in consultation with the NSWNA and various health unions.
Vaccinations have always been compulsory for health workers in the NSW public health system and recent updates only mean minimal changes to the policy.
'Vaccination has been shown to be a safe and cost-effective way to avoid preventable illness in patients, health care workers and the general public,' said NSWNA General Secretary, Brett Holmes.
'The NSWNA was consulted on the review and as part of this working group we supported changes and suggestions to ensure the protection of NSWNA members as well as patients,' he said.
The updated policy applies to nurses in the public health system and provisions have been made for existing employees who are not vaccinated. In these circumstances, the nurse's duties and areas of work can be negotiated so that conditions are safe for both nurses and patients.
'The NSWNA is here to protect nurses and in the case of unvaccinated nurses, each case will be considered individually and the nurse will be offered alternative duties in order to reach the best outcome for all involved,' said Brett Holmes.
'Nurses' jobs are not under threat because of the new vaccination policy. The NSWNA will work to ensure members' jobs are secure and that existing staff who don't wish to be vaccinated will be accommodated for.'
The reviewed policy also applies to new employees and nursing students on clinical placements. In these cases, nurses and students will need to provide verification of specific immunisations and protection levels from specified infectious diseases.
NSW Health recommends that health care professionals have their Adult Vaccination Record Card current and up-dated, indicating their levels of protection.
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|Sipapu bridge as seen in the larger landscape
|Sipapu Bridge
The monument has a scenic loop drive of about 15-miles long which has stops at every bridge and ruin overlooks and trailheads. At the visitor center one could get information on the trails and camping ($10 per night). It is better to know information about the trail conditions, flash floods if you are hiking in the shadow-vy depths of these canyons. The staff here are very friendly and ask you to report back (if you wish) after experiencing the landscape on foot. The monument has an entrance fee of $6 per vehicle and $3 per person or bike or motorcycle.
|Kachina and Owachomo
|Horse-collar Ruins
Owachomo in Hopi means 'rock mound'. This bridge is very wide and is delicate compared to other two bridges. Easy to reach, just half a mile walk on a not steep trail (180ft elevation change) to the bridge. I saw few visitors near this bridge. The Tuwa creek which carved this bridge thousands of years ago no longer flows through now.
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Global Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) Devices Market Report, published by Variant Market Research, forecast that the global market is expected to reach $20 Billion by 2024 from $12.3 Billion in 2016, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2016 to 2024. By geography, Asia-Pacific and North America are expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% and 6.3%, respectively, during the forecast period.
"Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) Devices Market (By Type: Blood Glucose Meter, Blood Glucose Test Strips, Blood Glucose Lancet, And Others; By Geography: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and RoW) Global Scenario, Market Size, Outlook, Trend and Forecast, 2015 – 2024"
To browse the complete report, visit at: https://www.variantmarketresearch.com/report-categories/medical-devices/self-monitoring-blood-glucose-devices-market
Some of the factors driving the global self-monitoring blood glucose devices market are rising prevalence of diabetes, falling prices of devices, rising patient education, and availability of economic incentives. Though, increasing penetration of private label brands, and lack of awareness on benefits of regular blood glucose testing would hinder the growth of the market. New players with advanced technologies and improved marketing strategies would create several opportunities for the market players.
Type and geography are the major bifurcations considered in the global self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) devices market. By type, the segment is further categorized as blood glucose meter, blood glucose test strips, blood glucose lancet, and others. Among which, blood glucose test strip is likely to dominate with largest market share and fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
By geography, the market has been bifurcated into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW). North America and Europe accounted the majority of the share in the market in 2016, with 39.8% and 34.7%, respectively. In terms of growth, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to dominate with fastest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by increasing commonness of diabetes, easy access to detection kits, and adoption of advanced technologies.
Major players operating in this market include F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Medtronic Public Limited, Abbott Laboratories, Bayer AG, Life Scan Inc.(J&J), Arkray, Inc., Trividia Health Inc., Bionime Corporation, and Dexcom Inc., among others.
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|Chapter 1 Prefix
|1.1 Market Scope
|1.2 Report Description
|1.3 Research Methodology
|1.3.1 Primary Research
|1.3.2 Secondary Research
|1.3.3 In-house Data Modeling
|Chapter 2 Executive Summary
|Chapter 3 Market Outline
|3.1 Market Inclination, Trend, Outlook and Viewpoint
|3.2 Market Share Analysis: Company's Competitive Scenario
|3.3 Market Dynamics
|3.3.1 Drivers
|18.104.22.168 Impact Analysis
|3.3.2 Restraints
|188.8.131.52 Impact Analysis
|3.3.3 Opportunities
|Chapter 4 Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) Devices Market by Type: Market Size and Forecast, 2015 – 2024
|4.1 Overview
|4.2 Blood Glucose Meter
|4.2.1 Current Trend and Analysis
|4.2.2 Market Size and Forecast
|4.3 Blood Glucose Test Strips
|4.3.1 Current Trend and Analysis
|4.3.2 Market Size and Forecast
|4.4 Blood Glucose Lancet
|4.4.1 Current Trend and Analysis
|4.4.2 Market Size and Forecast
|4.5 Other Types
|4.5.1 Current Trend and Analysis
|4.5.2 Market Size and Forecast
|Chapter 5 Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) Devices Market by Geography: Market Size and Forecast, 2015 – 2024
|5.1 Overview
|5.2 North America
|5.2.1 Current Trend and Analysis
|5.2.2 Market Size and Forecast
|18.104.22.168 Market Size and Forecast
|5.2.4 Canada
|188.8.131.52 Market Size and Forecast
|5.2.5 Mexico
|22.214.171.124 Market Size and Forecast
|5.3 Europe
|5.3.1 Current Trend and Analysis
|5.3.2 Market Size and Forecast
|5.3.3 Germany
|188.8.131.52 Market Size and Forecast
|5.3.4 France
|184.108.40.206 Market Size and Forecast
|5.3.5 United Kingdom
|22.214.171.124 Market Size and Forecast
|5.3.6 Italy
|220.127.116.11 Market Size and Forecast
|5.3.7 Russia
|188.8.131.52 Market Size and Forecast
|5.3.8 Spain
|220.127.116.11 Market Size and Forecast
|5.3.9 Others
|184.108.40.206 Market Size and Forecast
|5.4 Asia-Pacific
|5.4.1 Current Trend and Analysis
|5.4.2 Market Size and Forecast
|5.4.3 China
|184.108.40.206 Market Size and Forecast
|5.4.4 India
|188.8.131.52 Market Size and Forecast
|5.4.5 Japan
|126.96.36.199 Market Size and Forecast
|5.4.6 Others
|126.96.36.199 Market Size and Forecast
|5.5 RoW
|5.5.1 Current Trend and Analysis
|5.5.2 Market Size and Forecast
|5.5.3 Middle East
|188.8.131.52 Market Size and Forecast
|5.5.4 South America
|220.127.116.11 Market Size and Forecast
|5.5.5 Africa
|126.96.36.199 Market Size and Forecast
|Chapter 6 Company Profiles
|6.1 F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
|6.2 B. Braun Melsungen AG
|6.3 Medtronic Public Limited
|6.4 Abbott Laboratories
|6.5 Bayer AG
|6.6 Life Scan Inc.(J&J)
|6.7 Arkray, Inc.
|6.8 Trividia Health Inc.
|6.9 Bionime Corporation
|6.10 Dexcom Inc.
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With winter right around the corner, we wanted to share some gardening tips for snowy weather.
Gardening? In the snow?
If you live in an area where the weather becomes very snowy in the winter (as it does here in Minnesota), you may already know that this snow serves as a protective warming blanket for your perennials. On the other hand, for some plants ice and snow may cause them damage as well as even kill them if you do not take care.
A surprising possibility that may allow you to cut your gardening time and cost is known as snow seed sowing.
Snow Protects While Frost Kills
If you have lived here in Minnesota very long, you know that snow does not come alone. Frost is a very common effect in winter, and it can do more damage than snow. Armed with this knowledge, you will want to take care of all your plants that do not do very well in the frost and that may require some winter season protection. Watch the temps – remember that most times the frost will hit much earlier than snow itself. But there are some perennials (as well as bulbs) that snow can actually be beneficial for, so there is no hurry to remove them from the ground. Snow actually can act as an insulator to protect plants from winter damage.
When It Thaws, Snow Becomes an Issue
When the temperature outside begins to rise, this same snow that formed a protective cover can quickly become an issue that will take its toll on your shrubs as well as your evergreens. Thawing snow is wet and heavy, so it can cause branches and even tree limbs to break if it builds up. Enjoy the view in your snow-covered garden while it's light and fluffy, but take care and shake that snow off of the limbs before it becomes too heavy and starts damaging those beautiful plants.
Snow Seed Sowing
While most people think of starting seeds in a greenhouse in the spring, many varieties can actually be strewn on bare ground in the winter, waiting in a dormant state for the warm weather of spring to germinate. This won't work for annuals that are very tender or seeds that are large enough to be attractive as food for rodents. Click here for specific information on winter seeding.
Here at Architectural Landscape Design, our aim is to help y0u enjoy your yard in all of Minnesota's seasons. If you find yourself using the outdoor space around your home for just a few months of the year, perhaps it's time to make some landscaping changes! We can suggest a variety of features that can give you options to entertain outdoors all year round. Why not contact us today for a free initial consultation?