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It's finally a new year and if you're eager to set goals for 2017, then I think I can help. I've put together another one of our exclusive project controls conferences list for you.
If you're looking to build your network, increase your skills and knowledge or see what's new and exciting, project controls conferences are a great way to do this.
It doesn't always have to be just business; attending conferences is also a great excuse to visit and experience different places around the world. If you're looking for a job opportunity or talent to hire, attend the job fair that's hosted each year at the Project Controls Expo in November.
Yes, 2017 just started and I'm already trying to get you to fill your calendar. But hey, the sooner the better. After all, planning ahead will earn you a better finish, right?
So, get ready for another exciting year and check out these 21 project controls or related conferences that are taking place around the world this year.
Top 2017 Project Controls Conferences
Oil & Gas Conferences
20th Society of Petroleum Engineers Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference (MEOS'17)
Date & Location: March 6-9th, 2017 at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Conference Centre
The theme for the 20th MEOS Conference is "Transforming the Industry Though Innovation and Operational Excellence". The program is filled with numerous topics on Reservoir Development, Production and Facilities, Drilling and Completions, New Technology and innovation, Energy and many more. Educate yourself on the current issues in this sector and network with professionals alike.
The Global Petroleum Show
Date & Location: June 13-15, 2017 at the Stampede Park in Calgary
Global Petroleum is hosting its 49th show, and the theme for this year is "Experience the Energy". Tap into the energy sector with seminars on Digital Oilfields, Water Innovations, Heavy Oil, Clean Technology and much more. For networking opportunities in the energy sector, you can start by building your relationships at a professional Bull-Riding show or watch a live demo of machinery used in the field. To enhance your knowledge and skills on new products, services, and tech, this is the industry leading event you need to book.
Shutdown Turnaround 7 Outage (STO) Conferences
14th Annual STO 2017 Shutdowns & Turnarounds
Date & Location: February 21-23rd, 2017 in The Netherlands
This year's annual STO summit is targeting areas of onshore and offshore turnarounds in all sectors. Representing a large professional community, attendees will get to mix and mingle with experts and learn how to mitigate risks and challenges from leaders in the oil and gas, petrochemical, metals, wind, nuclear and refineries sector.
If you're looking to refine your STO strategies or have challenges that need attention, this summit is geared to providing guidance for health and safety, contractor management, scope management maintenance and more. Get advice from speakers from chevron, Qatar Petroleum, Evonik, BG group, Cairn India, and many more.
Aerospace Conferences
Pacific Northwest's 16th Annual Aerospace Conference (PNAA)
Date & Location: February 13-16, 2017 in Seattle North
Maintain your professional edge by attending PNAA's 16th annual aerospace conference. The manufacturing industry is changing with the desire to minimize labor and production cost. This 3-day conference will take you through the latest trends, analytics that are impacting the industry, and strategies on how you can adopt these new procedures. Also meet professionals from the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Cluster (OEM's, Tier 1-4, Support Services and Solution Providers) and get ready to meet professional from about 355 companies and 10 difference countries. Expert speakers are featured from the Boeing, Airbus Americas, Teal Group, Mitsubishi Aircraft and more.
IEEE Aerospace Conference
Date & Location: March 4-11, 2017 in Big Sky, Montana USA
This year will be the 38th International IEEE Aerospace Conference. The IEEE will be hosting this year's conference alongside AIAA and PHM society. If you're interested in learning new strategies and technical understanding of the Aerospace system and the application of aerospace technology, this is a great conference to attend. There are prominent professionals lined up to speak. Some sessions that are lined up are set to demonstrate how emerging technology, science, and engineering impact the world. Getting up close and personal demos are a bonus.
2017 Canadian Aerospace Summit by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC)
Date & Location: November 7-8, 2017
Register: The location has not been announced, nor registration but keep an eye out.
Hosted by the Canadian AIAC, this 2-day conference brings over 1,100 participants from Canadian and international companies together. The tradeshow portion is geared towards networking contractors with suppliers in the industry.
Construction Conferences
Construction CPM Conference
Date & Location: January 10-13th, 2017 at Swan Resort at Walt Disney World Florida
There's still time to catch a some of the goodness at 2017's Construction CPM Conference! This is one the leading construction conferences that is hosted every year. If you're looking to enhance your knowledge with CPM training in planning and scheduling this is the conference you should attend.
This is exclusive to construction professionals. You will leave with hands-on skills on how to apply three or more software solutions, on estimating, cost and risk, and study the practice of CPM. This conference is great if you're looking for hands-on applications that can be used as soon as you walk through the doors and back into the office or the field.
Construction Institute Summit (CI)
Date & Location: March 2-5, 2017 in Anaheim, California
At this year's CI Summit you will get to soak up and learn skills on how to build for the future. This summit helps to cultivate your knowledge on the best practices and innovations in the construction industry. All of this is done through technical meetings, workshops, tours, and general sessions. You will get some ideas on how to measure your project risk more effectively and how the latest trends can influence your future contracts. This is a great opportunity to network and increase your contacts with industry professionals alike from all over.
Canadian Construction Association Annual Conference (CCA)
Date & Location: March 20-23, 2017 in Riviera Maya, Mexico
A conference in Mexico sounds great right about now. It's jammed packed with everything construction. Attend meetings on business and market development, innovation and technology, industry advocacy and regulatory affairs, and manufactures, suppliers and services.
There will also be talks on international and construction economic situations and outlook, new construction insurances laws, how social media can benefit your workplace and lean construction principles.
The CCA will hopefully leave you with your head filled with new information and strategies.
Sydney Build Expo 2017
Date & Location: March 30-31st, 2017 in the Hordern Pavilion Sydney Australia
If you're in the Sydney area, this building expo is free to attend. This event is called 'The digital construction & BIM summit' and involves workshops, group networking sessions and expert speakers. Learn about quantitative risk, RES Contingency guidelines, sustainability and design intelligence through computational design and BIM among many other great topics. Attend Australia's largest event and network with your fellow construction professionals.
Construction SuperConference 2017
Date & Location: December 4-6, 2017 at The Encore at Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada
The Construction SuperConference is the 31st annual conference for professionals in the legal and commercial construction market. If you're facing some construction challenges this conference provides sessions on how to manage construction crisis and dispute resolution. Attend and network with like-minded professionals and get some new ideas on how you can successfully maneuver around those roadblocks and grow in your profession.
Engineering Conferences
International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICACE)
Date & Location: March 10-12, 2017 in Singapore, Asia
The ICACE is focused on presenting research on improvements that were made in the Civil Engineering sector and how it can assist with today's challenges. It's peer focused, meaning attendees can share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas to help others in a group setting. If you're interested in being a part of it, you can now submit your paper.
2nd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE'17)
Date & Location:April 2-4, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain
The CSEE Conference is an umbrella for 5 co-located conferences. The 2nd International Conference on Geotechnical Research and Engineering (ICGRE'17), the 2nd International Conference on Structural Engineering, New Technology and Methods (ICSENM'17), the 2nd International Conference on Environmental Sustainability, developments, and Protection (ICESDP'17), the 2nd International Conference on Air, Water, and Soil Pollution and Treatment (AWSPT'17), and finally the 2nd International Conference on Traffic Engineering (ICTE'17).
Each of these conferences are intertwined together as the focus of hosting a co-located conference is to bring together experts from each sector to share their ideas, best practices, and research through talks and workshops.
Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) Conference 2017
Date & Location: April 11-13, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA
There is something for everyone. If you are student or new to the profession this conference hosted by AEI in partnership with Oklahoma University is the 7th Biennial professional conference. If you're looking for opportunity in the building construction sector, it features talks on advanced strategies and practices in this field alongside workshops and technical paper sessions.
It's like getting the best of both worlds. You get the academic teachings along with real world knowledge from experts in the structural, mechanical, electrical design and construction management field.
Project Controls Conferences
SeminarsWorld Houston 2017
Date & Location: February 27 – March 02, 2017 in Houston Texas, USA
Register: Registration is not yet opened but you can contact them for updates.
Presented under the PMI umbrella, this seminar is designed to give attendees hands-on experience with real-world situations. Working in small groups, there will be workshops that allow you collaborate with industry leaders while learning new strategies and skills. While you learn you can earn up to 28 PDUs and 2.8 Continuing Education Units to go toward your PMI certification.
APA Association for Project Management Conference
Date & Location: Thursday April 27th, 2017 at the Barbican Centre, London
Sponsored by 20|20 Business Insight, the theme of this year's APA Conference is "Making the mould – Transform, diversify, revolutionise". Since technology is influencing every aspect of project management, this conference is focused on highlighting this continuous change and how the new generation can challenge the norm and reinvent not only themselves, but project management.
The goal is to transform the way professionals manage and lead in their position by offering exhibits from leading companies and interactive sessions. If you're interested in attending, you can earn up to 8 hours of CPD for your professional development units.
PMI Global Congress 2017 – EMEA
Date and Location: May 1-3, 2017 in Rome, Italy
Register: Registration is not yet opened but you can contact them for updates.
The PMI Global Congress is one of the yearly project controls conferences that you can't miss. Professionals from all over the world and from various organizations will be there to share best practices, new trends, and to give you a refresher. These 3-days of networking and learning about the real-world changes and strategies can also earn you 15-28 Professional Development Units.
Keynotes and speakers are still pending, but keep an eye out for more details.
Project Management Symposium
Date & Location: May 4-5, 2017 in Washington, DC
The 4th annual project management Symposium is packed with educational seminars, exhibits, and networking opportunities with academics and researchers alike. You can earn up to 13 PDUs towards your PMI credentials and learn about disaster management, people and workplaces, sustainability, big data, agile, defense best practices, federal programs, and more.
Some featured speakers to look forward to meeting and learning from is the CEO and Owner of CADD Microsystems, Associate Director for Decennial Census Program, U.S, Vice President of the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and many other project professionals.
AACE's 2017 Annual Meeting
Date & Location: June 11-14, 2017 in Orlando, Florida
A leading Total Cost Management organization, this annual meeting covers a wide range of technical programs that highlight the best industry tools and techniques. With over 100 hours of presentations on topics like information modelling, dispute resolution, project and cost management, you're bound to walk away with a notebook full of new ideas, strategies, and skills. The keynote for this year is Frank Abagnale, a Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention Expert.
Grow your skills and knowledge in Project Controls and meet some great people at these project controls conferences whether your fellow attendee or exhibitors. This is a great annual meeting to boost your network.
PMI Global Congress – North America 2017
Date & Location: October 26-30th, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois USA
Register: Registration will open February 2017
Now known as PMI Global Conference, the PMI Global Congress – North America has teamed up with PMI Leadership Institute Meeting – North America to create the largest conference gathering in 2017.
The Leadership Institute Meeting will give attendees a chance to network with other fellow leaders, and attendees before the PMI Global Congress overlaps with technical sessions and talks. Strengthen your network and professional community with individuals from all over the world.
Project Controls Expo
Date & Time: November 16th, 2017 at the Arsenal Stadium/Football Club in London UK
Known as the largest international Project Controls event, you will find a variety of MasterClass sessions, Technical presentation and SME panels. This expo has tons of showcases and can even help you find a job with the Project Controls job fair.
You can find people in various industry like Oil & Gas, Constructions, Defense, Infrastructure and more. This expo is great for Project Controllers and those who aspire to be a Project Controller in the future.
Do you have any Project Controls conferences that you make sure to attend each year? Let your fellow professionals know in the comments below – maybe they might like to attend some of those project controls conferences this year.


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Use these wonderful pieces of advice on hair care so that you appear to be at your best at all times! It appears as though everybody has beautiful hair these days and desire the knowledge to know what they do to manage it so well. Use the tips provided here if you want to keep your hair looking great.
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The other night I spoke at a First Place 4 Health (FP4H) group about how to stay healthy during the holidays. This is such a love/hate topic. Many people want to stay healthy over the holiday season, but most also want to enjoy the holiday season and "take a break."
At the FP4H session, I asked everyone how many pounds they believe the typical American gains between the months of November and January. Their answers were what the typical person guesses: 5 – 10 pounds. According to research though, the actual average weight gain during these months is only 1 pound. The catch is that the majority of those who gain this weight do not lose it¹. The 1 pound weight gain carries over to the next year when another pound is gained. After 5 years, that is an average of 5 pounds of weight gain just from holiday eating! Oftentimes, even if a person does not gain pounds, the ratio of body fat to lean muscle increases, not to mention an increase in cholesterol and other negative lab markers!²
The good news is that the holidays truly can be enjoyed in a healthy way. The bad news: it just requires some planning.
Dietitian Approved: Being the Best "You" During the Holiday Season
- Enjoy your favorite holiday foods guilt-free, to satisfaction, not to "stuffed"
- Stay away from the foods that you like, but do not love, or the foods you can have any time of the year
- Drink plenty of water or other low calorie beverages
- Keep a steady physical activity regimen (a brisk 10 minute walk 3 times per week is better than nothing!)
- Do not let food be the "star" of the holidays
But how do I accomplish all of that?
Here is the fun part: think about your favorite holiday foods. Answer the following questions:
- what is my favorite dessert? (pumpkin pie? pecan pie? bread pudding?)
- what is my favorite "treat"? (Christmas sugar cookies? peanut butter blossoms? glazed nuts?)
- what are my 2 favorite meal items? (turkey? ham? stuffing? sweet potato casserole?)
Here is the less-fun part: your answers to those questions are your "indulgence" foods; all others should be consumed only in very small amounts or avoided. For example, if your favorite treat is sugar cookies and you are at a holiday party that has a smorgasbord of various treats, take a couple sugar cookies and fill the rest of your plate with foods that are nourishing such as mixed nuts or fresh fruit. If you are sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner and your favorite meal items are turkey and stuffing (those would be mine 🙂 ), then take an indulgent serving of those two items, but just a taste of the rest (or none at all). I can have mashed potatoes and dinner rolls any time of the year, so will not choose to even put these items on my plate.
At parties/get togethers, take one plate of food, and then stay on the opposite side of the room from the food table to resist temptation for seconds. At a sit-down meal, remove yourself from the table after you are satisfied (but not stuffed). Maybe get the dishes started or grab some water.
Water. That is another point. Drinking low calorie beverages can help prevent over-eating. If you are carrying around some sparkling flavored water and sipping on it, chances are, you will be less likely to be thinking so much about food. Fluid can also take up some room in the stomach.
Keep active. The holidays do not have to be all or nothing. You do not have to "let yourself go." Dietary indiscretions are almost inevitable during this season, but do not get caught in this mindset. Do the next "healthy" thing. Did you overeat at the office Christmas party? That's okay; the day is not over. The next healthy thing might be to take your dog for an extra mile walk that evening or to focus on getting 2 servings of fruits/vegetables in at dinner. Do not deprive yourself to make up for an indiscretion, but nourish yourself with the valuable fuel that your body needs: fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, heart-healthy fats, etc.
Lastly, remember, the holidays are about spending time with family and friends; food is just part of the picture. Put more effort into spreading joy and connecting with loved ones than you do eating the food. It is a blessing to have an abundance of food to choose from; let's be thankful for that without abusing it. Happy holiday season!
- Cunningham, E. (2013). What's the Latest on Holiday Weight Gain? Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 113 (11), 1576. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2013.09.007
- Hull H.R., Hester C.N., Fields D.A. (2006). The Effect of The Holiday Season on Body Weight and Composition in College Students. Nutrition and Metabolism, 3, 44. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17192197


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Wednesday night marked the conclusion of both South Park's two-part season finale and the most ambitious season of the show's 18-year history. Nearly every episode managed to tie into the finale in one way or another, and the serial storyline gave South Park a new dimension which made it rewarding to tune in each week. Still, the show has been quite ambitious before and it's easy to see as you look at some past episodes.
The first time South Park experimented with a multi-part episode came in Season 1, when fans learned the origin of Cartman's father and got really mad at Matt Stone & Trey Parker for pulling that Terrence & Phillip April Fool's stunt. Even then, when the show's biggest hook was "hey, look, 8-year-olds are saying curse words," there was still an interest in storytelling not seen in other shows. For the sake of comparison, The Simpsons waited until the end of its six-season to give us the two-part story of who shot Mr. Burns, and it remains the only two-part episode in the show's history.
But what the show did in its third season was even more ambitious, giving us a three-part episode telling us how each of the four main characters viewed a meteor shower. In the first episode, "Cat Orgy," Shelly baby sits Cartman and finds out just how much of a handful can be. The second, "Two Guys Naked In A Hot Tub," focuses in Stan's adventures in the basement with the "melvins" while Randy and Gerald…well, you know. Finally, "Jewbilee" showed Kyle, Kenny, and Ike at camp. By dividing the tale into three different episodes, there was ample opportunity to flesh out each storyline. To make another Simpsons comparison, imagine what "Trilogy Of Error" might have been if it had been three separate episodes, rather than cramming each story into one 22-minute show.
Technically speaking, this season really isn't the first time South Park tried a serial storyline. In fact, they did something similar 12-years earlier, when an entire season focused on Kenny really being dead this time. We saw the boys try to cope with a new friend, but neither Butters or Tweek really fit the bill, and Butters' immense feeling of rejection lead to him creating his alter-ego Professor Chaos. That season also saw Kenny's soul get trapped inside Cartman, a pot roast, and finally, Rob Schneider. This season's storyline was a bit more daring because it involved more plotlines at once, but even in 2002, South Park was experimenting with multi-episodic storylines that the other adult cartoons it most often draws comparisons to wouldn't think to attempt.
In 2006, we saw the two-part "Go God, Go" saga, which grappled with the existence of God, and the debate over evolution even though the primary story was about Cartman trying to get a Nintendo Wii. The following year, they got even more ambitious with the three-part "Imaginationland" episode, which was as close to a second South Park movie as we had seen up to that point. When you watch all three-parts together, it reveals itself as a far more cinematic piece of television than when watching each episode individually over a three-week span.
Since then, the multi-part episodes have continued, with "Pandemic" in 2008, and last year's Black Friday trilogy. The latter was particularly enjoyable, for spoofing several elements of Game Of Thrones while also creating a story that was intriguing in its own right. I mean, who doesn't love Princess Kenny?
The point is, South Park has always been an ambitious show, willing to stay out of its comfort zone for quite some time now. Really, since the beginning, Matt & Trey have been exploring lengthier story-lines and multi-episode plots. This season, however, they raised it to a higher level, with several plots continuing throughout the season. The mere fact that they were able to turn Randy Marsh into Lorde and somehow get a convincing story out of it is probably worth an Emmy all by itself.
The big question is whether this format will continue going forward. Will next year's season also have plotlines that are developed throughout the season, or will Matt & Trey return to producing more standalone episodes? Perhaps they can take this new direction even further, and give us an even more ambitious season than what we just saw. From everything that happened this past season, there's no reason South Park can't be as ambitious as it wants to be.


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Okay, as some of you may know if you read our blog frequently i put up a blog post up recently giving beauty and fashion inspiration with mood boards, and because it went down a storm and people seemed to enjoy it i decided to do a second part. Lets jump into it!
Accessories –
I think accessories are really important with an outfit, if you have a good outfit and good accessories, voila you look like you just walked out of a vogue magazine front cover. Like i said in the previous post while talking about fashion, you can use accessories to create a bold statement or you can tone it down slighty and use accessories to add a simple elegance to an outfit.
Hair –
Moving onto hair, whether you have long or short hair you can do plenty of different hairstyles depending on the type of hair you have. With both long or short hair if you don't have time or if your just too lazy to do your hair (ME) you can just chuck it up into a classic messy bun, or you can leave it au'natural and rock your natural hair. You can also add any colour of the rainbow to your hair to maybe add some excitement back into your hair if you get bored of it and want a change.
Body –
To end the last segment of this post we'll finish on 'body goals' per say. Everyone each has a type of body in mind or end goal for their body they want to strive for, whether they actually do or not is up to them. I also think everyone have different definitions of the 'perfect' body based on different opinions, being happy and healthy is all that matters.
Thanks for reading and i hope you enjoyed it! Lets us know if you would like a 3rd part to this and what you would like to see next if we do. check us out on twitter @Sarah_and_Ellie. Bye xx


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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: What's in it for you?
On December 22, 2017, the President signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the most sweeping change to the tax code in 31 years. What effect might the new law have on the amount you pay? The Act focuses most of its effort on corporate taxes, with a new flat rate of just…Details


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Feature | Profile
The energy group's upstream legal chief discusses the general counsel's role as a risk partner and that £47bn deal.
The energy group's upstream legal chief discusses the general counsel's role as a risk partner and that £47bn deal.
Richard Tapp argues that GCs can define their companies like never before. 'So, what do you do?' A straightforward question – in my case asked by a new chairman, clearly expecting a simple answer. But, for any in-house lawyer, where to start? Do you talk about your legal specialism? About the business risks that you … Continue reading "The best seat in the house: the unique role of the modern GC"
The investment bank's EMEA GC on tackling the growth of global regulation and avoiding potholes along the way. There's a school of thought that says 'never go back' to a former lover or job. But having spent eight years at JPMorgan Chase & Co in the 1990s, a phone call from the investment bank's 'very … Continue reading "Profile: John Tribolati, JPMorgan Chase"
Stefan Stern argues these days a legal defence alone can prove no defence. Last month the 67th annual oil and gas conference was held by the Center for American and International Law in Houston. Lucky delegates got to hear from a special guest speaker – CFO magazine's chief financial officer of the year, 2000. The … Continue reading "Just remember, GCs, Enron thought it was all perfectly legal"
Paul Gilbert argues too many corporate counsel fail to seize the risk agenda. Barclays, Volkswagen and Tesco are three massive businesses in three significant, sophisticated and important business sectors. Each one of these successful and long-lived businesses has access to significant in-house legal expertise, each is capable of paying for the best legal advice money … Continue reading "GCs have scraped a seat at the table but too many are wasting the opportunity"
Policing in-house counsel The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a consultation in January on whether in-house lawyers at finance houses should be policed under the incoming Senior Managers Regime, in an attempt to clarify uncertainties regarding the overall responsibility of an in-house legal function under FCA's rules. Bringing lawyers under the regime, designed to boost … Continue reading "Significant matters"
With this issue of The In-House Lawyer we are unveiling a total overhaul of the magazine first launched over 20 years ago. The title, the first dedicated to the UK's expanding community of corporate counsel, has long been an important part of the stable of our parent company Legalease, which is committed to expanding its … Continue reading "A title fit for the modern GC"
A big story with huge implications for in-house counsel, Catherine McGregor interviews The Guardian's Gill Phillips to find out how she managed the Snowden leak saga.
Data protection, cyber crime and patent litigation are all major TMT issues for in-house counsel in 2016 but, as IHL reports, general counsel need to stay focused on the bigger picture.
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What Is a Range Hood?
What is a range hood? Does my kitchen need one?
If you are like many people, you may have never noticed your range hood until you stumbled upon the button that gave you extra light to cook your dinner. As nice as that extra light is, that is not the reason you have a range hood in your home. And no, it's not just a large piece of metal taking up extra space under your cabinets, either.
A range hood fits over your kitchen stove – whether against a wall, on an island, or outside. Its purpose is to provide ventilation in the cooking areas of your home or business, and it's an essential appliance for the best cooking experience and a clean, healthy kitchen.
Removes Grease and Heat from Cooking
When you whip up that amazing meal for a hungry family, the resulting grease can become airborne. If your range hood is not in operation, you'll be left with a sticky residue, settling on the surfaces of your kitchen that catch dirt and increase the chances of mildew.
Heat and steam add to the unpleasant atmosphere created when a there is not a system to suck out the steam, oils, and odors. Range hoods move these unpleasant factors outside your home, replacing them with cool, fresh air.
Prevents Cooking Odors from Spreading in Your Home
While some dishes might taste fabulous, you don't not want your entire home smelling like them for an extended period of time. A good range hood prevents this from happening, so once you are done cooking, you can enjoy that meal in a more enjoyable atmosphere.
A Healthier Kitchen
Yes, the creative act of cooking may be an esteemed artistic expression for the culinary type. But the equipment and heat used, and pollutants that are released in the process, can be quite harmful. They are some of the main causes of carbon monoxide poisoning. Those accidentally scorched cookies and Thanksgiving turkeys can release harmful carcinogenic smoke into your home. Additionally, the excess moisture and food residues can lead to mold and bacteria that may adversely affect your health.
A range hood is an effective filter for these pollutants, and may be particularly beneficial for those with allergies.
Sizes and styles of range hoods
There are many types of range hoods available to suit a variety of kitchen layouts. The size you need will depend on your range top and cooking space. Higher powered models will vent fumes more quickly than lower powered models (fan power level is referred to as CFM for centrifugal motor.)
They can also be a beautiful piece of highly functional décor. AKDY offers more than 200 range hood options, so there is sure to be a range hood that suits your needs. For explanations on Island, Wall, and Under Cabinet range hood styles, see the full blog here.
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February 4, 2009
Media Release
Environmental Project Review completed for Yonge subway extension into York Region
NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York, in partnership with the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), have completed an Environmental Project Review of the Yonge subway extension from Finch Station in the City of Toronto to Richmond Hill Centre in the Town of Richmond Hill.
This is the first project in Ontario assessed under the new streamlined Transit Project Assessment Process.
"Moving this project forward through the streamlined process puts the Yonge subway extension in a strong position for funding and closer to project construction," said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. "There is a great deal of public support for this project in York Region and we recognize the tremendous role the subway would play in curbing gridlock and shaping future development."
The proposed project would extend the Yonge subway 6.8 kilometres from Finch Station to Richmond Hill, would add six new subway stations, a commuter parking lot with passenger drop-off and pick-up facilities and two new terminals at Steeles Avenue and Richmond Hill Centre, located just north of Highway 7. Over the past several months, numerous public information meetings and workshops have been held to provide the public an opportunity to review and comment on conceptual designs and the functional planning study.
In November 2008, Metrolinx identified the Yonge subway extension among its list of priority projects to be completed within the next 15 years.
The Yonge subway extension is part of vivaNext, the plan to deliver the next generation of rapid transit in York Region and to connect surrounding growing communities. The vivaNext plan includes the extension of the Spadina subway north from Downsview Station in the City of Toronto to the City of Vaughan Corporate Centre and the construction of bus-only rapidways for Viva vehicles along major roads throughout York Region.
The public has until March 4, 2009 to review the Yonge subway Environmental Project Review and provide any comments or concerns. The document can be reviewed online at:
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I'm frequently asked this question – and my answer is usually very simple! Wear something that makes you feel special…but also comfortable!
If there's a group.such as a typical family shoot, with grown ups and kids, then try to co-ordinate the colour choices: blue denim jeans and white or pale coloured shirts with collars always look great, and suit most shapes and ages. A black T-shirt also looks really good against a tanned or black skin, especially if you want some black and white photographs as part of your selection to be framed
What must be avoided at all costs is a "mish-mash" of colours and patterns…! We want to see your faces and these things distract from you…and thats's what the photo shot is about after all…YOU! Sports logos and brands can be ok if they're no more than a small thumbnail size but anything bigger is best left behind when you come to the studio!
It's always nice to have bare feet …you will feel relaxed (believe me!) and the extra touch of skin on show adds a lovely romantic feel, especially with children
Bring a change of clothes – I have a changing room – so perhaps something more formal for a classic portrait look
Above all don't worry too much – just keep it simple and you won't be far off what I mean!
There are a few photos below of "looks" that work well for your photoshoot
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Hi there!
If you recall we featured My Mind's Eye with our designer reveal this month, so we thought you should know what they are up to right now. They have a 'Grateful" challenge going on for a chance at a prize (any MME collection of your choice, WOW). You can find all the details here on the My Mind's Eye blog. If you play along please let them know ScrapMuch? sent you! and leave a comment with a link to your project here too so we can come and leave you some love!
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Once school starts, and you're carpooling to soccer practice or violin lessons, it's easy to lose track of important dates and deadlines. Here's a list of dates to help keep you and your kids on schedule this school year
You may want to print this list out or post the dates on a calendar in your home that you look at daily. It's also important to update this list once you receive your child's schedule from the school itself. There is a good chance some dates will change during the year, but if you have a head start and a central place to check, the more organized you and your kids will be all year.


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Okay, so I guess this is regression. But…I actually have an excuse for it. I played badminton last night. I was so tired, my body takes a while to cool down. I would still be hyper a couple of hours after an intense physical activity so I got to bed around 11:30, I read for maybe 15 minutes, and then decided to try going to sleep. I fell asleep in a short while.
- I got up.
- Said my prayer.
- Got out of bed.
- Took out my frozen bagels
- Drank a glass of warm water
- Cooked scrambled eggs and toasted the bagels
- Ate breakfast
- Took a shower
- Dressed up
- Went to the staff devotional.
Time check: 7:29 am
So, even if I got up later than yesterday, I made it a couple of minutes earlier to staff devotional. I had to miss morning exercise though. I thought I'd give myself a break because my body can't take it. I was still feeling a bit tired when I got up.
Effect of waking up early:
Yesterday, I did not feel hungry until I got my lunch due to the heavy breakfast I was able to have. BUT around 11 am, my eyes already had trouble staying open. I literally had to go to the bathroom and get some shut eye for a couple of minutes just to be able to function. I went to bed past midnight the night before so it's no surprise. I'll see if I could make it through today without falling asleep while on the job.


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- Deere & Co. reported sales jumped 23% in the first quarter.
- The company recorded a net loss because of the US tax reform.
- Deere expects equipment sales to climb 29% in fiscal 2018.
(Reuters) - U.S. farm equipment maker Deere & Co on Friday reported a 23 percent jump in first-quarter revenues as its key markets improved, but recorded a net loss after a charge related to U.S. tax reform legislation.
Revenues rose to $6.91 billion in the quarter ending Jan. 28 from $5.63 billion last year. Total equipment sales rose 27 percent to $5.97 billion.
Shares rose 1.6 percent to $169.50 in premarket trading.
The Moline, Illinois-based company said it expects a 29 percent increase in equipment sales in fiscal 2018, helped by its acquisition of Germany's Wirtgen Group last year and a favorable currency effect.
Equipment sales are expected to go up by 30 percent to 40 percent in the second quarter.
"Deere has continued to experience strong increases in demand for its products as conditions in key markets show further improvement," said chief Executive Officer Samuel R. Allen.
It posted a quarterly net loss of $535.1 million, or $1.66 per share, including a $965 million charged related to U.S. tax reform. Adjusted net income was $430.0 million, or $1.31 per share.
A year earlier it recorded net income of $199.0 million, or 62 cents per share.
Deere has battling weak demand for farm equipment for the past four years as global oversupplies pushed down prices, sending U.S. farm incomes plunging.
The company said it expects higher demand to lift industry sales for agricultural equipment in the United States and Canada, its biggest market, by 10 percent this year.
(Reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh; Editing by Edmund Blair and Jeffrey Benkoe)


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Use these cool glasses as party favors for a fun surprise! Shutter sun glasses are a marvelous favor idea no matter what you are celebrating. Shutter shade sunglasses in patriotic red, white and blue. Glasses are designed with horizontal lines so it is easy to see and made from durable plastic. These make a fun and stylish novelty toys for kids and adults. Bring back the retro 80's look with colorful shutter style novelty sunglasses that help style your wardrobe around this fun aesthetic! Makes great party favors or great summer beach and a sure to-be hit of the party with these flashy glasses. Plastic eye covering with slotted cutouts provides shade and style. Fun for beach, parties and clubs. Many applicable occasions include: National day parties, bars, concerts, dance performances props, birthday party, beer festival, sports events, and tailgates.
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Wear these to your next patriotic festive event or a simple BBQ on the 4th of July, perfect for any American! Make any event more colorful with these fun eye fashions. These funky novelty glasses are fun accessories for concerts, beach parties and summer events of all kinds.
Designed with a detailed USA flag pattern on each horizontal shutter style lens. Made from a light weight plastic and does not alter vision. Also great for a veteran's homecoming party, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, a political rally or other event, and more.
A fun addition to party favors, these shuttering shades will be a hit. Place these in goody bags or around your party space as fun photo props that kids and adults will love to rock.
Patriotic red, white and blue slotted sunglasses are unisex and look great on anyone that fits the size measurements. Shades measure 6″ inches across the frames. One size fits most.
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Boise State
Boise State volleyball hosts battle for first place Wednesday against Colorado State
The Broncos face defending Mountain West champion and current co-leader Colorado State at 7:30 p.m. at Taco Bell Arena. The winner takes sole possession of first place and would need one win in its final two matches to clinch the conference championship and an automatic NCAA Tournament berth. Boise State (22-6, 13-2) has won 11 straight since an Oct. 1 loss to Nevada, dropping one set along the way. But the Broncos have lost all 12 meetings with the Rams (19-7, 13-2), who were unbeaten in MW play last season. The match is part of a two-sport doubleheader.
BSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: The Broncos (1-0) open the night against Portland State (0-1) at 5:30 p.m. Boise State faces the Big Sky school after beating Southern Oregon 89-45 in its season opener Sunday. Fans with women's basketball tickets get free admission to the volleyball match.
BSU MEN'S GOLF: The Broncos announced the signings of high school seniors Skyler Eubank (College Station, Texas) and Jun Ho Won (Honolulu).
BSU WOMEN'S GOLF: The Broncos announced the signings of Ivane Helias (Saint-Maxime Hauterive, France/Bellevue University), Alejandra Lobelo (Bogota, Colombia), Lexi Perry (El Dorado Hills, Calif.) and Nicole Suppelsa (Rolling Hills Estates, Calif.).
BSU WRESTLING: The Broncos announced the signings of 197-pounder Anthony Capul (Andale, Kan.), 165-pounder Dante Springsteen (Graham, Wash.) and heavyweight Kevin Vough (Elyria, Ohio)


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Huntron Workstation enables the scanning and storing of Tracker 2800 signatures on your PC.
Huntron has released a version of the Tracker 2800 and 2800S that can be interfaced with the Huntron Workstation software. This license lets you to use Workstation software with a USB enabled Tracker 2800/2800S. The addition of software control enables you to develop tests, capture and compare signatures and view test results on your PC. This product ships on DVD but can also be downloaded from the Huntron Software web page. A USB cable is also included with the order. Important: This product is available for Tracker 2800 serial numbers 28A-01278 or higher and Tracker 2800S serial numbers 28S-01194 or higher.
**Note** --The Huntron Workstation software license includes the first year Maintenance agreement which allows for updates released prior to the expiration date to be installed and used. The Huntron Workstation Maintenance agreement will need to be renewed prior to the first year expiration date for continued access to software updates. Contact Huntron for more details or visit the Huntron Workstation web page and select the "Licensing/PC Specs" tab:
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Dear Parents,
We certainly hope that Spring is truly here! We are looking for warm weather and some extended outside time! Please remember to watch the weather, and bring in the appropriate outerwear, so that we can enjoy the sunshine.
Many have already registered for summer/18-19, but please make sure that your forms are turned in–we wouldn't want you to miss out on the fun!
April is busy with Week of the Young Child activities that will be special, so please post your calendars in a good spot to enjoy it all.
Thanks so much for sharing your children with us. We are privileged to teach and care for them.
Mrs. Ruth, Director
Week of April 2nd: Planting
Week of April 9th: Baby Animals
Week of April 16th: Week of the Young Child
Week of April 23rd: Recycle and Celebrate Earth Day
Week of April 29th: Flowers
April 10: Butterfly Project
April 11-12: Usborne Book Fair
April 16: No Preschool/ Music Monday
April 17: Tasty Tuesday
April 18: Work Together/ Tumble Gym for all classes
April 19: Artsy Thursday
April 20: Family Friday
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We thank The Iowa Clinic for providing the Marshalls for the Ankeny SummerFest Parade.
Platinum Sponsor: John Deere Des Moines Works
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Please click on the map below to see the SummerFest Grand Parade route:
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In an effort to manage risk through best practices, we have been advised to collect certificates of insurance for ALL parade entries. Please forward a certificate of insurance (business: copy of liability/certificate of insurance; or vehicle insurance of vehicle to be driven; or homeowner's/renter's insurance for walkers.) Certificates can be faxed to 515-468-2252 or email to email@example.com.
Parade Entries: The Ankeny SummerFest Grand Parade is one of the largest events in the community because of the variety of the entries and the time you put into making your entry great. Due to the overwhelming response to our parade, NON-DECORATED entries may be limited. You are encouraged to decorate your entry in accordance with the parade theme. DECORATED entries will receive priority in the parade release order. Because of the appeal to the parade for families of all ages all entries must be FAMILY FRIENDLY and APPROPRIATE for ALL ages at all times.
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PDFs can be generated in any size. For example, when I am working on a newspaper layout I save my files as tabloid sized pdfs. If I am sending off a flyer, its 8x10 etc. I've even seen photographers send proofs as pdfs since most users won't know how to resize and print their own copies.
But why would an average user want pdfs?
Mostly to save space.
http://www.cutepdf.com/ is a free pdf printer. Instead of clicking "File > Print > Picking your normal printer" you click CutePDF as your printer. It goes through all the steps as if it were physically printing your document but in the end saves the file as a pdf instead. There is a paid version of this tool on the website so make sure to pick the freeware version instead.
http://pdfmyurl.com/ has a great url. It does exactly what the title implies - you copy and paste a url and let it generate the rest. This is great for saving images of great deals or just for backing up/printing posts on your blog. Instead of worrying about how it looks when you print (and waste ink, paper in the process) just print as a pdf and see how you like it, then if you're ready for a hard copy print that pdf on your real printer.
In decluttering news I eBayed an unused purse from last summer and craigslisted this pan. If it were larger I would have kept it forever but it turns out 8 inches isn't good for anything but making one burger :P


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We were still talking about the wish while walking back down the hall. Durilin and Ian stopped at a patch of rough stone. "Yes! You can still hear it!" Ian gestured for Sadi to come up beside him. "Do you hear it?"
Sadi put her ear to the stone. Her face curled up. "It sounds like Obi drinking water."
Durilin nodded. "Oh yeah. I was thinking goats being milked, but the same concept."
"We don't know what's there, but we think we can bring the all down pretty easily." Ian ran his hands over the stone.
Durilin nodded. "<Grund and grong>, as my grandmother used to say. Nice and easy."
They worked for a few minutes and then, as if opening a door, the stone fell forward into a chamber.
There was a moment of silence as the rocks finished tumbling to the marble floor. And we realized what was making the noises. There were two goblins and three tall creatures, all black and glossy and their feet stuck to the ground. As they lifted a foot to move, the sucking noise happened.
"What in Pelor's name….?" My mouth hung open.
"<Grobi>" Durilin's voice was grim. "That doesn't really help me." Buzz's voice sounded from the back. "What the hell are they?"
"I believe <grobi> is dwarvish for goblin. Begging your pardon, Lingaub." Acgar bowed in his direction. "Those," she pointed to the tall, black creatures, "those are Farastu."
Ian fumbled in his bag. "Is that tar? Are they covered in tar?"
"Farastu, also known as tarry demodand have a tar-like secretion that –" Ian cut Acgar short. "That's great. Thanks." And he lobbed an acorn at the one on the left. It immediately caught fire. He turned to me. "I love fire seed. And don't worry! I have quench prepared as well."
Over his words, I heard the sqwilching sound of the Farastu walking. It was headed right towards Ian. Lingaub shot a magic missile from the wand we gave him. Myntilly did a sound lance. That didn't stop the Farastu from pulling Ian into a bear hug. Poor Ian, he'd barely survived the last time he'd been grappled.
Sadi began to whistle. She pulled a bead from her necklace and tossed it towards the back of the room. The bead exploded in a ball of fire. To continue the blaze, I pulled a flamestrike down on the goblins and the other Farastu. Durilin, who was beside me, let out a yell and buried her axe in the Farastu attacking Ian. I couldn't tell that it did anything except lodge her axe in the gooey tar of the creature's body.
Acgar strode past me and slammed her Holy Avenger sword into the Farastu. Like Durilin, she had trouble extracting it. The tarry substance was playing hell on our weapons. Luckily the Farastu collapsed in a heap on top of Ian, so after pulling the body off Ian, Acgar and Durilin were able to grab their blades.
Lingaub came up beside Acgar. "Loot?"
"Not yet", said Acgar grimly. "We have a little more work to do.
Once he realized that Ian was OK, Brus thundered through the door and leaped at the last goblin standing. As Brus' teeth bit into the goblin's neck, I heard Lingaub say "Farewell, child of Drakthar."
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From the window of our inn, we can see the bright sun sparkling on the ocean and the boats anchored offshore. We race to get dressed and head down to the beach, grabbing coats, gloves and hats.
It's time to go skiing!
For the past 15 years, I've gone to New England each winter to meet up with my friends Adele and Sheara and to go cross-country skiing. We stay at inns or condos and have skied on trails in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont, always looking for new adventures.
Cape Elizabeth, Maine: How to get there, where to stay, where to eat, what to do
But never had we experienced anything quite like what we found in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, last winter. Skiing on the beach. And being able to walk out the back door in the morning and just start gliding.
This was cross-country skiing as it must have begun, as it was meant to be. You walked out of your house, strapped on your skis and off you went, most likely into the woods. Perhaps you were off to shoot your dinner and bring it back to your rustic one-room cabin to cook it over the fire.
No rustic here, though. We were living in vacation luxury, thrilled to be staying in a place that offered a Nordic ski-in, ski-out arrangement. All the other years, we'd lugged our gear to the car, hoped that we hadn't left our ski boots in the trunk (brrrr) and driven someplace where we paid for a trail pass to attach to our coat zippers.
In Cape Elizabeth, at the Inn by the Sea, there were no trail passes to pay for, no clothing racks filled with ski wear to entice and distract us, no ski center at all. More people probably stayed there for the spa offerings than for the skiing. In fact, we might have been the only people there with skis.
We walked out back that first morning raring to go. One thing we hadn't thought about was that we might have to blaze a trail to the beach.
The back sidewalks had been shoveled after a recent big snow. But no one yet had touched the walkway down to the sea.
We were undaunted. Sheara stepped onto the hill, holding her skis, figuring she'd put them on once she was on the snow. With a little shriek, she sank in up to her thigh. That wasn't going to work.
I tried method two. I clicked into my skis while standing on the plowed sidewalk and then stepped laterally onto the snow, one ski and then, quickly, the other. With my weight distributed across the two planks on my feet, I sank just a few inches. We had traction!
Off we went toward the water, the sharp sun reflecting off the wintry white ground.
We plowed through the snow, carving new tracks. Buried sea grasses poked through on both sides of the path. Before long, we reached the little snowy hills that had once been sand dunes. For a moment, the ocean was hidden. We had to herringbone up the small rise so as not to slip backward.
And then, there we were, on the sea side of the dune, the Atlantic stretching before us. The beach was part sand, part snow, the split demarcated by a curved line carved by high tide.
It was one of those moments when you find yourself with a silly grin on your face, not believing that you've been lucky enough to arrive at this place, at this moment, in this tableau.
The beach was empty of chairs, towels, pails and shovels. But there were tracks from other skiers and paw prints from their furry sidekicks.
We turned to the right and started gliding in the tracks, parallel to the ocean, hearing waves instead of rustling trees, breathing in the unmistakable ocean aroma instead of pine. The waves washed up, ran out of steam and slunk back down.
When we got to rocks, we turned inland and connected with the trails of Crescent Beach State Park. We skied among the evergreen trees before turning around and retracing our beach route home.
The next day offered yet another new cross-country adventure. This time we skied in the woods with local residents on "neighborhood" trails indicated on a simple map printed on an 8.5-by-11-inch sheet of paper. It was so simple, in fact, that we couldn't quite make out how to get to the trails from the few black lines that indicated roads.
We knew that we were close. We could see trails on both sides of the road. But we couldn't figure out where to park to get to them. A tad frustrated, we stopped at a little building with a sign that said "Swap Shop," and I jumped out to ask directions.
Inside, I was accosted by the scent of dust and the sight of shelves piled with used books, toys and old games. There didn't seem to be a cash register or anyone in charge.
"Anyone here local?" I asked in a loud voice.
All four of the people rummaging through the piles looked up. I asked if someone could tell me how to find the parking area for the trail we were looking for. Two of the people double-teamed an answer, explaining that I was just a few hundred feet away.
When I got back to the car and told Adele and Sheara the story, they looked at me for a second before starting to laugh hysterically. "Is anyone here local?" they kept repeating.
Of course they were local. Out-of-towners do not come from miles away to pick up an old Monopoly game or drop off used books. Ohhh. No wonder there was no cash register.
Finally, we found the little parking lot for Gull Crest Trail and got on our way. The trails, quiet and relatively empty, were groomed for cross-country skiing. But by whom?
We kept seeing signs for the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust. It turns out that the town maintains a collection of town and land trust trails that connect to form 7.5 miles of paths between Crescent Beach and Fort Williams Park, with its 18th-century lighthouse. The trust, started by a few residents a little more than 25 years ago, protects and maintains more than 560 acres of land for public use.
After another great day of skiing, we changed into appropriate attire for a Saturday night on the town: jeans and hiking boots.
On our way to dinner in nearby Portland, big fat flakes fell, turning the city into a storybook scene. As we stood inside the warm Street and Co. restaurant, the snow started melting from our hair and faces and coats and scarves, dripping onto the floor.
Clearly, the sight of people thawing out is not unusual in Portland restaurants. The hostess cheerfully handed us white linen napkins to blot ourselves with and led us to a table, where our food arrived hot and delicious.
Which was perfect, because despite hours on the trails, we hadn't shot a single thing of our own for supper.
Cape Elizabeth, Maine: How to get there, where to stay, where to eat, what to do
Perlman is a Washington writer who blogs at www.boldlygosolo.com.


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There will always be an England
Before I got past the title, I thought, "that's true, there will always be an England." But, anglophile that I am notwithstanding, what I meant was that there would always be someone like Lynddie England, human nature being what it is. Once you understand and accept that, Big Media's compulsive obsession with Abu Ghraib looks even worse. The conscious and unconscious bias to defeat President Bush is one thing, but the child-like utopianism that all these earnest young people just can't shake -- even in the face of terrorism -- is what really worries me.


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Since my involvement with the American Bar Association starting in 1995 I have had the opportunity of visiting a lot of cities all over the United States and Canada. The ABA has two major meetings a year, and in addition, I enjoyed many more planning meetings and the chance to teach ABA judicial classes in several different states. When counting up all the trips I have visited 36 different cities on ABA business. The test is whether you would want to return to a city, just for fun, even though business is involved. In looking at this list of cities, the following are my top five:
Chicago, Illinois – It always seems that there is so much happening in Chicago and it is so easy to get around the downtown center. You can handle Chicago easier than the crowds and many of the neighborhoods of New York City. The proximity of Lake Michigan and the many parks and venues stretched out along the lake and rivers make this a beautiful city to explore. The wonderful restaurants, world class museums, and theatre options make it a great place to visit, whether in the winter or in the summer. I never tire of visiting Chicago and their fun loving attitude. www.choosechicago.com
San Diego, California – Maybe it is the water! It could also be the pleasant breezes from the Pacific and warm weather. Although I am not a beach person (I can last dormant on the sand for about 30 minutes before looking for something to do) visiting the San Diego waterfront and walking the beaches and parks is an enjoyable way to explore a city. The city also has an interesting cultural mix. I always appreciate Latino influences and the general laid back nature of lower Southern California. San Diego also has a great art scene that we enjoy and if you want a lot of kid stuff to do, this is a great place to visit. www.sandiego.org
Boston, Massachusetts – Boston is just a gem of a city. It is easy to walk around. Great history with not only the history walk, but you can visit all the colonial sites along the walk. Even with the many times I have been in Boston, it is always fun to take one of the hop on-hop off city tours. You always see something new. The city has a wonderful downtown library where you can enjoy architecture and history and a terrific art museum featuring many early U.S. masters. It has the first public library in the United States. The world's greatest shopper also enjoys the great shopping. We both enjoy the Italian restaurants and some very nice downtown hotels which are not too expensive. And to top it off you can hopefully catch a Boston Red Sox game to make a perfect visit. www.starthereboston.com
Santa Fe, New Mexico – When we lived in El Paso, Texas we made weekend trips to Santa Fe, which was the delight of living in the Southwest. It claims (along with St. Augustine, Florida) to be the oldest city in America. You can't help but enjoy the Spanish adobe architecture and western art that is to die for. Much of our love of art and a life long habit of art purchases was nurtured in those early visits. As the state capitol, there is a lot going on and the Spanish and Indian culture is fun to observe and enjoy. It is a bit hard to get to, as you can no longer fly into Santa Fe, so fly into Albuquerque and rent a car for a reasonable drive north to Santa Fe. www.santafe.org
San Antonio, Texas – The Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio is a real hidden gem. The city diverted the river so it wandered around the downtown, encouraged the building of restaurants and hotels along the river and ended up with a great city experience. It is a Spanish motif with a lot of Mexican restaurants and evening music. It is a very nice convention destination. Along the river they have open river boats cruising along enjoying the mild temperatures, trees drooping over the river and often free music from public amphitheaters along the river. And don't forget, San Antonio is famous for the Alamo and the founding of the Texas Republic. The fort is just a short walk from the river.


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For those who may not know, December 12th (12/12) is the "Global Day of Prayer for the Poor and Suffering". For the second consecutive year, the International House of Prayer in Kansas City hosted this prayer event live from our prayer room. Having just returned from over two months in East Africa, this topic has been on my mind in an involuntarily vivid way. As I sat in the prayer room and prayed along with the intercessors, this specific prayer for the poor in America stuck out to me so much that I wanted to remember it… and share it with you:
"Lord, would you cause the Body of Christ in our nation, to be knit, as we are in our humanity, to the poorest of the poor. Lord, I ask that You would you cause those of us in the Body to have that solidarity to the poor, that 'commonness' that we are all but dust, formed and fashioned by Your hand, completely dependent upon You, with no life on our own and having no good thing apart from You, a dead branch apart from being connected to You, the Vine. Lord, I ask for that solidarity with the poor, that frailty and abject weakness, that we can bring nothing to the table. Lord, that in our own poverty of spirit and poverty of lives, You would cause a great welling up of compassion to flow out to the poor in our nation."
Such a good reminder that in the complexity of poverty and destitution, we are not the answer. In fact, we are just as needy and destitute as anyone else. How so? Simply because every single thing we possess and the life that enables us to experience all these things has been completely and graciously given to us from the hand of the Lord. Though we may realize it or not, every eye is looking to Jesus to sustain their lives by His word and give them the food He has decided we need (Ps. 145:15-16, Heb. 1:3). Only from that place of utter dependance and hope in the Giver of life who provides us with all things to enjoy (1 Tim. 6:17) will a God-centered, God-produced compassion well up from within our hearts towards those who are just like us.
Because of our indisposition to treat others the way we like to be treated, the Lord has given us a model of conduct in Himself. And what a model it is! The only One who actually possesses life and immortality has laid down that life for those who possess none. The only One who deserves total honor and exaltation has drawn near to live in obscurity and wash our feet. The only One who actually has the gift has given it. The power to impact the poor of the earth does not lie in our ability to stand over the poor and analyze their condition, it lies in standing with the poor and realizing our condition. The power to love our needy neighbor is found in the recognition that we are also the needy ones for whom Jesus has shared in our flesh to become our neighbor, crossing the greatest gap possible to care for our well-being. Now, through whatever He has given to us, we can be like Him toward those who are just like us. Let us join in prayer, "Lord, open our eyes to see reality the way it truly is, that we might live the way we should."
"Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus…" (Phil. 2:3-5)
"See that you also excel in this grace of giving… For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich." (2 Cor. 8:7-9)


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The Benefits of Turmeric for Dogs
Turmeric is most familiar as a spice prominently featured in many Asian cuisines, imparting some kick and orange coloring. These properties come from a compound called curcumin, and this same element provides a number of health benefits that have long made turmeric a favored herbal ingredient across a number of schools of Eastern medicine, including Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. So can you use turmeric for dogs?
Its benefits in humans are well documented, and many of the same benefits have been observed in canines. The spice has a variety of uses in dogs, and as a natural, herbal remedy, it's generally considered safe to add to your dog's food.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Among holistic practitioners and patients, and even in many allopathic circles, turmeric is best known for its potent anti-inflammatory benefits. This property makes it useful in naturally reducing the pain, swelling, and other symptoms associated with a wide variety of inflammatory conditions in dogs, from allergic skin disorders to arthritis and countless others.
Additional Benefits of Turmeric
The curcumin in turmeric does much more than reduce inflammation throughout the body. Other benefits and uses include:
- Natural antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, and antiparasitic effects
- Speeds recovery from infectious illnesses
- Helps treat and prevent superficial infections
- Helps manage allergies and related conditions
- Functions as a binder to remedy diarrhea
- Boosts digestive function and reduces digestive discomfort
- Helps prevent cataracts
- Antioxidant properties to destroy free radicals and improve health
- Promotes optimal HDL and LDL cholesterol level balance
- Blood-thinning properties
- Protects and improves heart health
- Lowers the risk of heart attacks and strokes
- Enhances the liver's ability to metabolize fat and detoxify the body
- Reduces the risk of developing certain cancers
- Inhibits the growth of or helps shrink certain types of malignant tumors
Giving Your Dog Turmeric
With all its amazing health benefits, pet parents are increasingly supplementing their dogs with turmeric. Remember, though, that there are always concerns with any supplement, even if it's all natural. In particular, the blood-thinning properties of turmeric are important to be aware of, especially if your dog has a bleeding disorder or takes other medication (such as blood thinners or NSAIDs) or supplements with similar effects. Always consult your vet before starting your dog on any new regimen.
Powdered, capsule, pill and liquid forms of turmeric as well as chews are available and can easily be added to your dog's food. If your dog has light fur around her mouth, make sur to mix the turmeric thoroughly into the food to avoid orange-colored staining around the mouth. The typical recommended canine dosage is 15 to 20 mg per pound of body weight once per day. Make sure your dog drinks plenty of water to prevent constipation.


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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Here's a cute youtube video about a cat who likes to sleep in boxes and his evil owner who keeps making the boxes smaller.
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Song about socks
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Hans and Fiona, sleeping buddies
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Here's the world's sweetest cat
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Here's Fiona. She just got done helping me take lots of photos of yarn for the website, http://fairyyarnmother.com. The background was set up on my desk so Fiona just plopped down and insisted that I stop and take her picture. She thought I was working too hard and needed a break. Fiona is a pastel tortie, american shorthair. She likes playing with twist ties (from bread bags) and teasing dogs. She follows me around the house making sure I take time to smell the flowers and help her tease the dog.
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Going Green Cleaners
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Here's some idea's if you don't want to use fabric softeners on your laundry.
http://www.grinningplanet.com/2004/04-29/stop-static-cling-fabric-softener-article.htm The vinegar softens because it takes the lime out of the fabrics.
My step sister gave me a nice window cleaner recipe last year, it's streak free. It really works. Use crumpled up newsprint as your towel, mix 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 quart of warm water. I put the mix in a spray bottle. the solution will store indefinately, just shake it up before you use it.
I also found a great pet stain recipe that works for old stains. put a few drops of dish soap in a mason jar, fill it up with equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water, then add 2 tablespoons of baking soda and shake. Let it soak into the carpet, because pet stains soak in. You'll see it bubble while it's working on the stain. When it stops, then run a wet vac over it. If you can still smell the stain, then do it again and let it sit longer. This one's been a life saver. The first humid summer we moved into our house, I noticed some old stains that smelled. I tried everything to get it that smell out, year after year, then I tried this recipe and it worked right away.
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