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The All Purpose glass is suitable for both casual and formal occasions. The glass can be used to enjoy all kinds of cold beverages like wine, wine cocktails or water, and is produced in high-qualty crystal glass.
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This pack contains two glasses.
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Adoption works out well.
"Adopt an Intern, the not-for-profit spin-out company that does exactly what it says on the tin, stages its inaugural awards bash next month.
Since its formation in 2010, the venture has facilitated in excess of 900 internships. Ahead of the awards evening at the Scottish Parliament on 30 April, Adopt an Intern's first even candidate – Iain McDonald – has been sharing his experience of graduating from university and searching for employment..."
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Fathinghoe Nature Reserve
A long, narrow and amazingly diverse site which is now a mosaic of developing woodland, open grassland and ponds.
Steane Park
A stunning garden located just outside Brackley
Less than 10 mins drive to the "Home of British Motor Racing" and the F1 circuit and rally track.
Towcester Racecourse
Regular National Hunt meetings. Greyhound Racing
Stoke Bruerne
The canal and canal museum, traditional pubs and restaurants.
Stowe Landscape Gardens and School
National Trust property with superb gardens and woods.
Sulgrave Manor
Tudor and Georgian Manor House. Ancestral home of George Washington's family with collection of memorabilia of the first US President.
Canons Ashby
National Trust Elizabethan Manor House and Church.
The Old Gaol museum and famous university town.
The famous Cross and the working canal.
Bicester Village
Shopping complex selling genuine designer goods at discounted prices.
Other Places of Interest:
Home to the Spencer Family. Exhibition celebrating the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. Resting place of Diana.
Blenheim Palace
Superb Palace and grounds.
City centre, universities and colleges.
Stratford upon Avon
The home of William Shakespeare
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Instructions for All Divisions
Graduates arrive no later than 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the ceremony.
- Report to the 2nd floor lobby of the Balsam Center to pick up name card and line up.
- Check card carefully for errors. DO NOT LOSE CARD.
- If your name is difficult to pronounce, you should let us know. We will ask you to write the phonetic pronunciation on your card.
- Graduates assemble in single line on second floor of Balsam Center.
- Graduate processional will enter auditorium at the designated graduation ceremony time.
- Graduates MUST wear SCC blue gown to march – no specific dress or shoes required.
- Graduates enter from right aisle and go to the end of the first row (14 seats per row).
- Areas for graduates will be reserved – mid section.
- Remain STANDING upon entrance and through the invocation.
- The President will indicate when you should sit.
At The Conclusion of the Ceremony Diploma Presentation will be as Follows:
- The Executive Vice President for Instruction & Student Services will ask candidates to rise to present the class – he will certify you have met requirements and President will confer
- All but the front row will be seated – FRONT ROW REMAINS STANDING
- The Marshal will indicate when the first row starts to the stage
- When the Marshal indicates your row is ready, THE ENTIRE ROW STANDS together and files to the stairs at the right of the stage
- Hand your card to the Faculty Representative (you do not get the card back)
- Proceed to the Chairman of the Board who hands you a diploma cover (The actual diploma will be mailed in 6 – 8 weeks)
- Move to the President and shake hands (Photographer will take photo)
- Exit to the left of the stage, RETURN TO YOUR SEAT AND BE SEATED
- Everyone stands for the benediction and the President will indicate when students are to stand for recessional
- Graduates exit, front row first, from right aisle as platform party exits left aisle
- Exit all the way outside the auditorium to avoid a bottleneck


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Social Trading - What It Is and How It Works
In the fast and furious world of currency trading, everyone is looking for an edge. New concepts and methods are developed all the time, from abstract trading philosophies through to detailed analysis and execution systems. Social trading is one of the latest tools taking hold around the world, as traders look for new and innovative ways to profit from the forex market.
Much like the wider world of social media, social trading has revolutionised the way people interact with each other through the Internet. Built on the concept that 'collective wisdom' is better than 'going it alone', social trading lets traders add social information to their already existing technical and fundamental arsenal. Just like you can 'follow' people on Facebook and Twitter, social trading allows you to view, analyse, and even copy other traders in real-time.
A number of social trading firms are operating around the world, integrating Web 2.0 applications with affiliated forex brokerage. This combination of social network and trading platform provides users with an entirely new and powerful information source when making financial decisions. With social trading, traders have the choice to either use information alone in a self-trade scenario or directly copy other traders through an automated trade process.
While it's still quite a new concept in the forex world, social trading can be seen as a modern implementation of traditional floor trading. In the 'good old days', floor traders would often make decisions based on those around them, weighing up their own analysis with information from newsletters and other people inside an exchange. Today, with most retail traders working alone at their computers, people crave the connection and support that social trading provides.
Social trading allows traders to conduct analysis and make decisions online with help from others, hopefully balancing out the steep learning curve normally associated with the forex market. By interacting with more experienced traders, asking questions, and copying trades in real-time, traders hope to learn faster without risking their entire portfolio. While this method of trading is not without its risks, social trading can be a powerful tool in the right hands.
In order to understand how social trading works, it's important to analyse the key features that keep users engaged. Information flow is the heart and sole of social forex trading, with platforms offering activity feeds, trade walls, and private messaging to enable the free exchange of information between traders. Co-operative trading is another key feature of many social platforms, with traders allowed to work together in teams by sharing information or pooling funds.
Monetization is also an important aspect of social trading, with different strategies used to attract 'leaders' and 'followers' alike. Generally speaking, experienced traders are offered financial incentives to post trade information, with incentives generally available through affiliated brokers. Social trading provides an additional revenue stream for 'leaders' who want to share information on a network, although it goes without saying, people are only interested in following already successful traders.
While social trading can be a great tool, it is notoriously difficult to profit in the forex market. While copying other traders' set-ups might seem like a tempting proposition, it can have its drawbacks. For example, many platforms will allow anyone to be a 'leader', which means new traders have to make tough judgement calls when deciding who to follow. For this reason, it's important to analyse past trade history carefully, and only follow people with a verifiable and long-standing track record.
Perhaps the biggest danger of social trading platforms, however, is how they encourage an attitude of copying and foster a lack of responsibility. If you want to be a successful trader, it is fundamental to find a system that works for your personality and your lifestyle. While social trading platforms can be a great tool and a fantastic way to learn from other traders, in the long run, it's always important to find your own style and develop a trading system you can trust from the inside-out.


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The Family as an Incomplete Annuities Market
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- Kotlikoff, Laurence J & Spivak, Avia, 1981. "The Family as an Incomplete Annuities Market," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 89(2), pages 372-391, April.
- Laurence J. Kotlikoff & Avia Spivak, 1979. "The Family as an Incomplete Annuities Market," NBER Working Papers 0362, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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- Barro, Robert J, 1974.
"Are Government Bonds Net Wealth?,"
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- Barro, Robert J., 1974. "Are Government Bonds Net Wealth?," Scholarly Articles 3451399, Harvard University Department of Economics.
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The 38th edition of the Best of News Design print creative competition is upon us. The Call For Entries is available and will be sent to members soon. You can find the Call and all related entry forms here.
Translations will be posted soon to snd.org. U.S. deadline is Friday, January 27, 2017. International deadline is Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Judging will take place from February 18-20, 2017, at the St. Petersburg Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
If you read one part of this, make it this paragraph: The primary takeaway this year is the new location for judging and sending entries — the competition is now organized, audited and held in Florida. The address to send entries this year is 38th Edition, Shamus Walker, SND Entries & Audit Director, 3464 16th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713-5451, USA.
There are two other changes to The Call this year, and they relate to World's Best Design and Editorial Cartoons:
Category 1, World's Best Designed Newspaper: This year, the only requirements for entry are that each entry must consist of five complete editions, and each edition must be from a different week of the year. Entries with more than one edition from the same week will be disqualified.
Category 11D, Opinion/Editorial Cartoons: We have added subcategory 11Db, Editorial Cartoon Portfolios. For this category, enter six cartoons from the same artist, published any time in 2016 (in newspapers or magazines).
Category 20: We are continuing online entering for this category. Category 20 (Print/Digital Combination) must be entered online at snd.org/category20. For each entry, fill out the form and submit it. You may then print off your entry form and attach it to the print components of your entry. All Category 20 entries — U.S. and international — must be submitted online by February 2, 2017. The print portions may still be shipped with the rest of your entries and can arrive by the print deadlines.
Categories 4 and 5: The 2016-specific subcategories for Breaking News Topics and Special News Topics are: Terrorism/ISIS, Politics/Elections, Summer Olympics in Rio, and Football (Soccer, including the UEFA European Championships, the 2016 Copa America Centenario and World Cup Qualifying, as well as domestic competitions)
Categories 9 and 20: The 2016-specific subcategories for Special News Topics and Combination Print/Digital Design are: Politics/Elections and Summer Olympics in Rio.
Questions may be directed to any of the following: SND Executive Director Stephen Komives ([email protected]), SND38 Coordinator Tim Parks ([email protected]) or myself, competition committee chair Josh Crutchmer ([email protected]).
Best of luck to all. We'll have plenty more about SND38 between now and the deadlines.


text: BAdler 5,309 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Update by Rose Gomez, Jr. Producer Hello everyone! My name is Rose Gomez - I'm the newest Producer on Pillars of Eternity. I'll be handling a lot of the Kickstarter related duties for the game from here on out. I've been working at Obsidian Entertainment for a little over three years now. My previous titles include South Park: The Stick of Truth and the Fallout: New Vegas DLCs. I'm thrilled to be able to work on Pillars of Eternity and can't wait to interact more with all of you in the coming months. For this update, we've got some awesome new character, area, and concept art that we're excited to show. However, before we get to the art, we wanted to officially update everyone that we are looking good to release Eternity by Winter 2014. So, look forward to getting your hands on Pillars of Eternity later this year. Our next update will be all about Pillars of Eternity lore by Eric Fenstermaker. Stretch GoalsAfter much discussion and consideration of the poll on our forums we have decided not to pursue any additional stretch goals. Rest assured that the team is working hard on completing the game and including our current stretch goals. SurveysOur designers are working hard to implement the designs that our higher tiered backers have come up with. If you have a survey that needs to be filled out, please do so by March 31st. It's important that you get your surveys completed by the deadline because we are closing in on Alpha quickly. The team needs ample time to get your content into the game. We can't guarantee your in-game contribution will make it into the game if you are late. This includes inn/tavern designs, adventurer party designs, portraits, NPCs, and items/weapons, so make sure you get your idea in before the deadline! You can fill out your surveys on our Backer Portal after you've finished managing your pledge. They can be found on your account page under the Surveys tab. Worried that your design won't fit into Pillars of Eternity lore? Not sure if you want that innkeeper to be an Orlan or an Aumaua? Take a peek at the Pillars of Eternity Wiki to get some inspiration or clarification on the world. CharactersWith all that news out of the way, let's get to the art. To kick things off this week, we'd like to show you all some of the awesome new Godlike variants Dimitri has finished up - the Death Godlike. As we've mentioned before in previous updates, the Godlike are people that were "blessed" before birth by one or more of the deities of the world. Godlike manifest their divine heritage in a variety of ways, and in the case of the Death Godlike that heritage can be seen through their wicked looking horns and the misting darkness that shrouds their visage. Death Godlike. Another type, the Earth Godlike, can be seen below in some new portrait variants that Polina whipped up. These are just a few of the combinations that will be available to use for your character during the game. Earth Godlike portrait variants. AreasThe environment artists are flying through their various scenes and churning out awesome looking pieces week by week. Below you can see a cool new interior from a Blacksmith's shop by Holly Prado. Blacksmith interior. Up next we have a really awesome piece by April Giron from an area called Ondra's Gift. This area is still a work in progress but we thought you all would enjoy taking a look at what we've got so far. Ondra's Gift interior. Both of these areas have a lot of cool detail in them so make sure you view them at full resolution. CreaturesIn Pillars of Eternity, Druid characters will be able to shift into a few different spirit forms. Druids start with specific spirit forms and can find additional spirit forms in the world. One of these forms is the Cat, shown here in a concept drawing by Polina. Druid Cat Form concept. Below you can see what the Cat form looks like when modeled and textured, rendered out of our engine. Druid Cat form in engine. That's all for this week. Don't forget! If you need to fill out a survey for any Pillars of Eternity pledges please do so on our Backer Portal by the March 31st deadline. In the meantime, keep managing those pledges and commenting on our forums. 29 Quote Link to post Share on other sites


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It goes without saying that we often need valuable nourishment to our bodies. And with that, comes with finding the best products that are within our health esthetic.
Upon finding Goldthread Herbs, we were struggling to get several minerals into our bodies, as well as turmeric, elderberry & nettles into our everyday routine.
My husband and I had been searching & researching, as well as trying some other products, including various teas & tonics. None did what Goldthread Herbs had done. We felt different and nourished after drinking their plant based tonics and we haven't turned back since. This is why when Goldthread Herbs offered to partner with us on this collaboration, it was a no-brainer. It's a brand whose products we have been using for over two years.
In addition, I've also been dealing with an injury, so for these adaptogen filled plant based tonics to help aid in healing, is a win-win, not too mention it has lended itself to my mood and clarity.
We have been drinking these plant based tonics filled with super herbs, once to twice a week. Our favorites are Turmeric Radiance, Green Minerals & Elderberry Defense, although we have to admit…it's hard to have favorites with this brand.
Here is an overview of Goldthread Herbs:
Goldthread is a plant-based tonic company founded by clinical herbalist and L.AC William Siff to empower people to drink more plants. We're not talking more spinach and kale. Think super herbs, adaptogens, and spices like ginger, matcha, schisandra, turmeric, nettles, and tulsi leaf. Our expertly formulated tonics are packed with 14g of herbs and spices per bottle to support key functions of the body including energy, immunity, digestion, metabolism, mood and mental clarity.
We travel the world to source herbs from their most potent regions and cultivate relationships with local farmers. When you drink Goldthread, you're drinking ginger from volcanic soil in Hawaii, lavender picked fresh from the fields in Provence, and ceremonial grade Matcha high in the Uji Mountains of Japan. Our variety of ten innovative and health-enhancing formulations are handcrafted and microbrewed to create Goldthread's line of plant-based tonics.
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New Delhi: Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri was named the 2013 AIFF Player of the Year by AIFF President Praful Patel during the Annual General Meeting here today.
Chhetri, who had earlier won the Award twice in 2007 and 2011, was chosen the winner after voting by I-League Coaches at AIFF Headquarters here.
"It feels great and I am very thankful to all the Coaches for voting for me. But then I don't take it too seriously. It feels good for a while and then you ought to brush it off and move on," Chhetri said.
"Sometimes Awards can make you complacent and if you become so, then it doesn't take much time for your form to dip. All these years I have learnt to deal with adulations and criticism in a normal way. Honestly, I'm still learning."
Chhetri, who is presently India's highest-ever goal-scorer in International Football with 43 goals, will be presented a prize of Rs. 2 lakh besides a Trophy. The Indian captain thus became only the second player after IM Vijayan to have won the Award thrice.
"I have been very fortunate to have amazing lads as my Teammates -- my mates from Churchill Brothers and presently from Bengaluru FC. I also want to take this opportunity to thank all the Players that I have played with for my National Team as none of those 43 goals would have been possible without their support," Chhetri said.
"I also need to thank the Coaching staff of both the Clubs that I have played this year and obviously from the National Team."
Asked about his most pleasant moment of 2013, Chhetri said: "Winning the I-League crown with Churchill Brothers and joining an amazing Club like Bengaluru FC. Scoring the 43rd goal for my Country -- that too in front of my mom who watched the match from the stands at the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri was indeed special too!"
To his critics, Chhetri said: "People are free to speak whatever they want – lavish praise or criticise. But all of that wouldn't change the fact that I'll keep working hard and keep pushing myself to get better with every day. I love my Football and am very passionate about it.
"Injuries have hit me hard almost every season and I pray to the Almighty to keep me fit. This is the only season where I haven't yet succumbed to injuries (touch wood)."
All India Football Federation also instituted three more new Awards along with re-instituting the AIFF Women's Player of the Year.
Oinam Bembem Devi was adjudged the 2013 AIFF Women's Player of the Year. Bembem Devi was the only recipient of the Award, the sole time it was announced in 2001.
The 33-year old Bembem Devi will be presented a prize of Rs. 1 lakh besides a Trophy.
AIFF also declared Jeje Lalpekhlua as the 2013 Emerging Player of the Year. The 22-year striker from Mizoram has already donned the National jersey 43 times scoring 14 goals so far. Jeje will be presented a prize of Rs. 75000 besides a Trophy.
"My heartiest congratulations to Sunil, Bembem Devi and Jeje. All of them are worthy recipients of the Award," Patel said.
The last two Awards instituted on the day were the Award for the Best Grassroots Development Programme which was bagged by Mizoram FA, while the Award for long time contribution to Indian Football was awarded to Tata Football Academy.
"This is a token of appreciation to the good work they have been doing. We expect others to follow the path," Patel said.
All the Awards would be presented in an Awards Night in February organised by FICCI.


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The Executive Order relating to refugees and individuals from Muslim-majority countries was signed on Friday afternoon. While there are still many unanswered questions (and more raised every hour), some of the major points are as follows:
- Effective upon the signing of the Order, entry to the U.S. by most immigrants and nonimmigrants from the seven targeted countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) has been suspended for a minimum of 90 days. The Order does not apply to U.S. citizens, but it does include Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs, green card holders) from the seven countries. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that allowing LPRs to return to the U.S. is, generally, in the national interest of the country and they will be evaluated for entry on a case-by-case. There are still mixed reports of how LPRs are actually being treated at individual airports.
- The Order includes individuals from the seven countries who also hold dual nationality with another country (for example, Iraqi with Canadian citizenship). However, according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP): "[T]ravelers are being treated according to the travel document they present. For example, if they present a Canadian passport, that is how they are processed for entry."
- The Order does not define what it means to be "from" a country. If an individual is already in the U.S. and is "from" one of the above countries (including, for example, Palestinians from Syria), the best option is to consult with an immigration attorney before traveling outside of the U.S. However, again, according to CBP: "Travelers are being treated according to the travel document they present."
- It seems that the Order is also being applied to some applications and petitions filed by individuals from the seven targeted countries which are pending in the U.S., as well as most cases pending in embassies and consulates abroad. The Department of State has stated that all valid immigrant and nonimmigrant visas issued to individuals from the seven countries have been "provisionally" revoked, although some may not be, on a case-by-case basis. According to CBP, naturalization applications and oath ceremonies will not be affected.
- Within 30 days of the Order, the DHS will create a list of countries which "do not provide accurate information" for proper vetting of its nationals to the U.S., and the Department of State (DOS) will request that those countries begin to do so within 60 days of notification. At the end of the 60 days, if those countries do not comply, it is likely that most of their nationals will be prohibited from entering the U.S., maybe permanently.
- Some individuals from these countries may still be allowed into the U.S., or obtain immigration benefits, during these periods, on a case-by-case basis.
- Multiple federal agencies will implement a program increasing security checks and a values test for individuals seeking U.S. immigration benefits (including an evaluation of the individual's "likelihood of becoming a positively contributing member of society" and "ability to make contributions to the national interest" of the U.S.).
- Refugees from Syria will no longer be allowed into the U.S. until further notice, on the basis that their entry "is detrimental to the interests of the United States."
- In addition, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) will be suspended for 120 days while the U.S. examines how to increase its already extreme vetting procedures. This means refugees from any country, and includes individuals who have already been approved for refugee resettlement in the U.S. Once the program resumes, refugees will only be allowed into the U.S. if multiple federal agencies have decided that extreme vetting has been sufficient.
- Once the USRAP program resumes, priority will be given to individuals seeking refugee status on the basis of religious-based persecution, if they are a member of a minority religion in their country.
- During the 120 temporary suspension, individual refugees may still be allowed in the U.S. on a case-by-case basis. In addition, individuals seeking refugee status based on minority religion-based persecution may still continue to be processed.
- The Visa Waiver Interview Program (IWP), which allowed some individuals to renew their visas without an interview, is suspended. This means that anyone applying for a nonimmigrant visa must attend an in-person interview.
- Lawsuits challenging the Executive Order, and how it is being implemented, have been filed all over the U.S., and the situation is changing day by day, hour by hour. The above information may change tomorrow, so individuals should consult with an experienced immigration attorney before making any decisions which may affect their legal status.
This blog does not provide legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.


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UPDATE (1/8): According to TMZ, associates of the rapper claim that while the rapper and his son got into a fight, Jeezy's son's mother is "brainwashing the son against his dad" in an effort to obtain more money from the rapper.
Young Jeezy has been arrested for battery, false imprisonment and making terroristic threats against his own son, according to TMZ.
According to documents obtained by the site, Jeezy (Real name: Jay Wayne Jenkins), threw his son into a glass shower door during a fight and began punching him in the face. When his son tried to escape, according to documents, Jeezy's bodyguard allegedly blocked him, with Jeezy choking his son and stating, "I will kill you. I will put a bullet in your head right now."
The fight was said to have occurred in September 2012, with the rapper turning himself in last Friday. Jeezy has yet to comment on the incident, but his lawyer told the site, "Mr. Jenkins is thankful for the support of his fans and the respect for his family's privacy."


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It's famously the City of Romance... but officials in Paris had been urged to consider a blanket ban of the city's infamous love locks.
Thousands of tourists jet to the French capital every year for romantic getaways and the city's boulevards have provided the backdrop to countless holiday smooches.
But the tradition of loved-up visitors showing their affection by attaching padlocks to one of the city's most iconic bridges has long drawn howls of complaints from locals.
And, after a section of the famous Pont de Arts bridge broke off seemingly under the weight of so many adornments, Paris authorities had floated the idea of a blanket ban on 'love locks' - with fines handed out to those caught flouting the rule.
But speaking this week the city's deputy Mayor has now ruled out the idea as heavy-handed. Instead he has urged for amorous visitors to show their affection by tying ribbons to the railings as an alternative.
Bruno Julliard spoke out after the collapse of a railing on the bridge under the weight of thousands of unwieldy padlocks.
Locals have also complained about the 'eyesore' locks and the behaviour of illegal vendors touting fasteners of all descriptions, amid concerns that the craze could cause irreparable damage to the city's iconic bridges.
But speaking at a summit to address the possible danger, Julliard said: "Handing out fines will fix nothing, we are not going to station police here 24 hours a day.
However the deputy mayor added: "We have asked the police to dissuade those who sell padlocks on the bridge."
Controversy over the use of the padlocks and their effect on the city's architecture has prompted furious debate, pitching Parisians against visitors to the city.
It has also kick-started a No Love Lock campaign, spearheaded by Lisa Taylor-Huff, an ex-pat American living in Paris.
She described the adornments to the city's renowned bridges as 'a dense metallic clump of love' and compared the locks to 'an infestation'. Since being launched in January, the campaign has gained support from thousands of people living in the city.


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In the early 1900's Grandpa Carl Erickson came from Norway to start a commercial fishing business in Knife River, MN. In the 30's he saw the need for tourist accommodations and built Island View Resort . Island View is now owned by Carl's grandson Bob and his wife Sheryl. Bob grew up in Cabin #7.
Construction of the cabins was started in the late 1930's and all 10 cabins plus the shower house (which is now our office) were complete in the late 40's. The resort was originally called "Pine Ridge Cabins."
Grandpa Carl and Grandma Roseina Erickson along with family built and ran the resort until 1969 when their Aunt Jackie and Uncle Hans Ojard bought the resort and operated it. In 1988, friends of Jackie and Hans, Dick and Kathy Johnson bought the resort and it was a perfect fit. Dick was the handy person who could make or fix anything and Jackie thought Kathy was ideal because she had "cleaning experience". They carried on the quality of traditions of what started as Pine Ridge Resort then Erickson's Resort and now Island View Resort. Bob and Sheryl bought the resort in 2005.
**The property across the road (private now), with the two smaller buildings on, is where the "fish-house and net-house" were. Carl and Hans were both commercial fisherman. You can see their boat, the Crusader II, on display in Two Harbors at the Lighthouse.
Many changes have taken place over the years – plumbing and bathrooms were added. In 1952 the bare studs were covered over with sheet rock to finish off the interiors. Screened porches were closed in to make them useable year round. Propane heaters were put in to replace the wood burners. Cabins were all painted yellow, but in the 50's when fishing on Superior dropped off, Carl decided to paint all the front doors of the cabins red in hopes of attracting the attention of people driving by.


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Are you one of those authors who joined Facebook, hoping to find fame and fortune, and have only found . . . Facebook?
After my books were accepted for publication, and while I waited for them to become available, I spent a lot of time researching how to promote online. The first unanimous suggestion was to get a website, the second was to maintain a blog, and the third, of course, was to create a presence on social networking sites. I'd already done the first two, so that left the third option. How hard could networking be? Add the maximum number of friends, post status updates and blog links, create discussion groups as a way to get to know other authors. Sounded like fun.
At first, it worked the way it was supposed to — I made a lot of friends, had some great discussions, promoted my online release party via Facebook and MySpace. I even sold some books.
And then . . . nothing. Sure, I still had friends, but sales dropped off, and when my next release party came around, almost no one stopped by. (By then, MySpace was practically defunct — everyone I met on MySpace had migrated to Facebook.)
Many authors have had the same experience as I did. So what happened? Why, after all those articles about how great Facebook was for promotion, didn't we get the results we hoped for? Because of the ever-changing face of Facebook, that's why.
When I joined Facebook, it was at the tag end of the free-for-all, where anyone could post anything and all of your "friends" would see it. Events and requests to "like" a page weren't hidden in your notifications as they are now, but were almost impossible to miss. You pretty much had to respond one way or another. Groups were much more effective than they are now. Group administrators could send a message to everyone in the group, and there were group discussions boards (which is what I used the group messaging for — to announce the weekly discussion).
One by one, all the functional parts of Facebook (those that worked best for promotion, that is) have disappeared, to be replaced by . . . not much of anything, actually. If you post something on your fan page, it shows up in the news feed of only a small percentage of people. They say 10%, but it's more like 2%. My current reach — the maximum number of people per week who could have seen my posts — is 285. Considering that I post something every day, that means FB shows each post to only about 40 people a day, which is a very small fraction of my 1487 "likes." If I want more people to see my posts, I can pay to get more views. Bizarre, isn't it?
I don't know the statistics for profile views since they aren't posted on the site, but going by my own feed, not many people at all see anything — just the same few people every day. And now that anyone has the ability to shut off the posts of anyone they want, you could be seeing their posts, and they won't see anything of yours.
Apparently, Facebook read the same books and articles we did about how to promote on the site, and they are doing everything they can to prevent our promotion efforts from being very effective. (They want to be the only ones making money.)
The first self-published millionaire who subsequently wrote the book about how to make a million via FB, cheated by maxing out multiple accounts — you can only have 5000 friends, so he had more than one account going at the same time. But that should come as no surprise now that he has been outed as having purchased scads of reviews.
So, if you are not getting the results you hoped for by promoting your books on Facebook, don't be too hard on yourself. It's not your fault at all. It's the fault of all those who came first and scammed the system before you had a chance.


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This is another tasty cake courtesy of From Away, my latest, go-to food blog. The combination of olive oil, rosemary, and chocolate is intriguing and surprisingly good. The cake comes together quickly making it a perfect ending to a weeknight dinner where dessert is a necessity. The ingredients are also staples in my kitchen and combined with our rosemary bushes in the garden, I will never have an excuse for not making the cake. I cautiously served the cake at our dinner last night—I am always hesitant to try out a new recipe on guests— but it was a hit. Even the children ate it; it probably helped that they ate it so quickly that they didn't have time to see the little green flecks in the cake!
4 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, very finely chopped
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Prepare an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray. Pre heat an oven to 325 degrees.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer thoroughly beat the eggs, add the sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Slowly pour in the olive oil.
- Fold in the rosemary with a spatula.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake, 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a double boiler, slowly melt the chocolate over medium heat.
- In a small saucepan, warm the cream over medium low heat. Stir the cream into the melted chocolate until the mixture is thick and shiny.
- When the cake is completely cooled, pour the ganache over the cake and smooth with a spatula.


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Michigan State got here in ranked 16th in the College Football Playoff at eight-three, while Rutgers was 4-7. A blowout was anticipated and that is precisely what occurred. Rutgers gained the toss, elected to defer, and the Spartans instantly marched down the sector, scoring a touchdown when Brian Lewerke hit Connor Heyward with a 7-yard go. On Rutgers first play from scrimmage, Gus Edwards fumbled and MSU recovered on the Rutgers 8. The Scarlet Knights defense held the Spartans to a subject objective, however on their following possession, their offense gained no yards and punted. Once more Michigan State drove, and once more they were held to three points. It seemed just like the blowout was beginning early, but Rutgers scored an unbelievable forty two-yard move-and-run touchdown early in the second quarter to make it thirteen-7, and give the house followers one thing to cheer about.
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We are looking forward to our annual series of shows in November to commemorate the life, music, talent, and poetry of Leonard Cohen.
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If there's one bunch of currently non-Avenging characters that were all but guaranteed to turn up in Avengers: Infinity War, it's the Guardians of the Galaxy. While we don't know where their story is headed in the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, we know for sure that their narrative so far has been closely tied to an Infinity Stone (even if James Gunn promises there won't be any in Vol. 2). Oh, and then there's that part where Gamora is Thanos' favorite daughter, making her the one hero primed to have a personal investment in the upcoming clash with the big, purple super villain.
So yeah, if you made the safe bet that the Guardians were going to turn up in Infinity War, guess what? You were right! In a demonstration of why he's got the most Facebook followers on the platform, Vin Diesel dropped the confirmation bomb during a Facebook Live session in which he told his viewers (via ScreenRant).
Diesel said:
…the Guardians will be included in Avengers: Infinity War and that's incredibly exciting. Incredibly exciting. Incredibly exciting and something that if you were a part of our page you knew before everybody."
Even if it's obvious, it's pretty funny that Diesel just threw it down like that, DGAF style, considering Marvel's reputation for super secrecy. The real question, of course, is what role the Guardians will play in Infinity War's narrative. Unlike our more earth-bound heroes, they're experts in intergalactic adventure, and very very familiar with their soon to be nemesis.
As I mentioned before, the emotional ground between Thanos and Gamora is rich for mining, as are the possibilities for throwing Peter Quill's goofiness up against Thor's Grandeur or Tony Stark's razor-sharp intellect. It will definitely be interesting to see what screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely concoct to balance what is shaping up to be an enormous ensemble. But we're getting way ahead of ourselves. First up, we've got a decidedly non-Thanos, non-Infinity Stone adventure ahead, and if the Comic-Con footage was any indication, Gunn has pulled off the Guardians' strange magic once again.
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- James Gunn Says He "Had Opportunities to Make DC Films"
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"Don't be afraid to put yourself out there."
From banker to strategic philanthropist: Kimberly Gire was "just one woman who started out volunteering in an orphanage very close to my home." Now, she is working on a global scale, inspiring other women to engage for social change. Kimberly Gire is the founder of Global Women Leaders, a vast, global community of women who help humanitarian groups.
Kimberly supports development agencies by giving her skills and advising many of them, including the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the World Bank, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and the World Food Programme. How does she do this? "It's a combination of persistence, using the skills that you have, asking other people to help you. I will ask most people anything to help me."
A career banking and finance senior executive, Kimberly was previously the CFO for the retail, business and private banking divisions of Westpac Banking Corporation and has worked extensively in the international capital markets with Citi. As a strategic philanthropist, Kimberly donates her professional skills and experience in capital markets, treasury and structured finance to support humanitarian and development organizations.
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Kimberly Gire is a member of the BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Network. She participated in the Global Table in Cape Town and the BMW Foundation & Toniic Retreat on "Financial System Change," and she will lead a breakout session at the Global Table India on the topic of "Female Leadership for Resilient Societies."


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Release Date: April 18, 2012
Publisher: CreateSpace
Author Information: Twitter / Blog
Genre: Dystopian, Fantasy, Romance
Available Formats: Paperback and eBook
Purchase: Amazon / Barnes & Noble
Author Information: Twitter / Blog
Genre: Dystopian, Fantasy, Romance
Available Formats: Paperback and eBook
Purchase: Amazon / Barnes & Noble
In the icy, monster-plagued world of the Frost, one wrong move and a person could end up dead—and Lia Weaver knows this better than anyone. After monsters kill her parents, she must keep the family farm running despite the freezing cold and threat of monster attacks or risk losing her siblings to reassignment by the village Elders. With dangers on all sides and failure just one wrong step away, she can't afford to let her emotions lead her astray. So when her sister finds a fugitive bleeding to death in the forest—a young stranger named Gabe—Lia surprises herself and does the unthinkable.She saves his life.Giving shelter to the fugitive could get her in trouble. The Elders have always described the advanced society of people beyond the Frost, the "Farthers," as ruthless and cruel. But Lia is startled to find that Gabe is empathetic and intelligent…and handsome. She might even be falling in love with him.But time is running out. The monsters from the forest circle the farm at night. The village leader is starting to ask questions. Farther soldiers are searching for Gabe. Lia must locate a secret organization called the Thorns to help Gabe escape to safety, but every move she makes puts her in more danger.Is compassion—and love—worth the risk?
Oh, hello to my new guilty pleasure. This book was everything I was hoping for and more. Frost was a beautifully crafted dystopian tale with a light sprinkle of darkness/grittiness that kept things interesting. With the setting being a fantastical ice world comparable to the one found in C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, I was immediately intrigued by this new, post-apocalyptic land. Emerson did not fail to deliver a captivating read in Frost!
My favorite part about this book was the characters. I respected Lia and her perseverance greatly, and it is always nice to see a girl not bow down to her fears. She cares deeply for her family, she has a strong sense of justice, and she is willing to help a dying fugitive. Add to the fact that she can take care of herself and watch her own back, what more could you possibly need in a female lead? I also appreciated Gabe's character. He was definitely intriguing, but I really wish we could have gotten more of a feel for who he is. His character is shrouded in mystery from beginning to end, and while that did capture my interest (who doesn't love them mysterious boys?), I did not really feel like I got to know who he was. Here's to hoping for more of him in book 2!
I know I already mentioned the setting/world of Frost, but I am going to say it again: I LOVED THE SETTING. Slightly magical and extraordinarily dangerous, I loved figuring out more about this new world. With monsters lurking in the background and never being truly safe, the world is a bleak and dark place. Emerson describes Iceliss and the surrounding areas vividly, and her rich and evocative writing style really helped bring both the world and her characters to life.
Not to be a Debby-downer here, but there was one issue I had with this book: it was too short. I think that all the minor problems I had (such as the rushed ending/romance and lack of background story) can be blamed on the length of the book. I think this book would have benefited greatly from being slightly longer. That is not to say that this book is not enjoyable as it (since it most certainly is a great read!), but I think it really would have been amazing with a few more pages and background story added in.
Overall, Frost was a wonderful read, and I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of dystopian literature or just so happens to be looking for a good book to pick up. I cannot wait to see what Emerson has for us in the next installment, Thorns (especially after that crazy cliffhanger of an ending!).
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As a music lover born in 1989, I was so excited when the digital television revolution came to our house and gave me access to limitless music videos. Just six years later, when I turned 17, I stopped watching them, sick of the misogyny and racism I was seeing.
In these videos, women are usually depicted as objects that are sexually available for men at all times. What's more, the bodies of black and minority ethnic (BME) women are sexualised in specific ways, seen as inherently sexual and animalistic, with a heavy focus on body shape, particularly the posterior. The black woman's "butt" has been considered a distinct point of fascination for centuries. Just search for Saartjie Baartman on the internet if you need proof.
This preoccupation continues today and is there in the now-infamous performance by Miley Cyrus's at the recent VMA party. While she was herself sexualised (and went on to be the accessory in Robin Thicke's performance), she in turn sexualised the faceless black women with a strong and intentional focus on their behinds.
Similarly, in her video for Work, the status of Iggy Azalea (a young white woman) is presented in such a way that it creates a "pimp/ho" dynamic between herself and the black women performing with her. She is placed front and centre in a fur coat, while two black women twerk behind her on a truck. This is a clear example of an artist accessorising with black women's bodies. Miley Cyrus has form in this area, too. In the video for her single, We Can't Stop, black women appear (often twerking) in scenes that are absolutely separate from the rest of the video's story.
A perfect example of the way black women are portrayed is found in the video for Major Lazer's Bubble Butt. It depicts a giant alien-black-woman coming down from the sky and inflating the buttocks of three white women, via the anus, with tentacles produced from her mouth. What appears to be a twerking competition then ensues. BME women, if present at all, become part of a homogenous ethnically ambiguous and exoticised group.
These representations are not limited to one genre of music. The video for indie rock quartet Wraith by Peace also depicts racialised sexual objectification. The four white male band members are sitting, blankly staring at two scantily clad black women, with heavy camera focus on their backsides.
This is not a competition of as to who has it worse, black or white women. We all have complex identities, made up of separate yet indivisible parts. As such, we all experience discrimination in different ways. As a young black woman, my experiences of racism and sexism are not mutually exclusive.
Gender and racial inequality continue to exhibit themselves in new ways. Now they appear to be considered fashionable, ironic, entertaining or even aesthetically highbrow. Robin Thicke's video for Blurred Lines may have been temporarily banned from YouTube, but Justin Timberlake's Tunnel Vision, which contained fully naked women, was allowed to stay thanks to its "artistic" qualities.
In many ways, inequality has thrived on social media. Fortunately, we can also use these platforms to create positive change. A joint project run by the women's groups EVAW, OBJECT and Imkaan, where I work aims to encourage young women to speak out about racism and sexism in music videos via a multimedia website. A diverse group of women aged from 17 to 24 years old will be involved in the development of the site and a dedicated mobile app. Such campaigns are a valuable first step in challenging the attitudes seen so often on our screens.


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[ SOURCE ] Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice backed out of giving Rutgers University's commencement speech today amid growing opposition among the school's students and faculty.
In a statement, Rice said she informed Rutgers President Robert Barchi that she has decided not to give the May 18 address.
"Commencement should be a time of joyous celebration for the graduates and their families. Rutgers' invitation to me to speak has become a distraction for the university community at this very special time," Rice said.
"I am honored to have served my country. I have defended America's belief in free speech and the exchange of ideas. These values are essential to the health of our democracy. But that is not what is at issue here," she said. "As a Professor for thirty years at Stanford University and as (its) former Provost and Chief academic officer, I understand and embrace the purpose of the commencement ceremony and I am simply unwilling to detract from it in any way."
Rice wished good luck to the Rutgers graduates.


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John Seed Interviews William Wray:
I traveled worldwide as the child of an Army Officer who also wanted to be a modern artist. My mother was a good artist too, but never persuaded herself to be serious about it, but did educate me by taking me to museums for modern art shows. As lonely kid I lived in my imagination spending lots of time copying comic book art, drawing hot rods and war scenes.
I wanted to go to Art Center, but my folks said: "Get a degree first at Orange Coast College." To my dismay the teachers there had embraced free love and contemporary art. Foundation classes were spotty at best. So I dropped out and worked professionally in Animation going to school privately on the weekends and at night. One of my teachers recommended the Art Student's League. It was cheap, easy to get scholarships and in NYC where I longed to go anyway.
I've always made a living in animation and comic books. Highlights have included being the head of the Ren And Stimpy background painting department and directing and writing many episodes. I did comic books for all the majors and had a ten year stint at Mad Magazine.
I always had fine art as a goal in my back pocket and in mid-life I discovered plein air as a way to break in to some kind of fine art, cartoon backgrounds being a good skeleton for realistic landscape painting. Eventually I evolved to paint more gesturally and came to understand abstraction by deconstruction of my landscapes. I also was obsessed with finding a way to make Illustration technique and narrative accepted as a legitimate fine art approach. My Hollywood Blvd Superhero paintings are my bid at selling that concept.
When I was going to the Art Students League in NY. I commuted from Soho to 57th Street. There was a new Keith Haring drawing on the subway every week or so. Part of me sensed that his work would one day have value, but I really didn't like it and came to blame him as a symbol of what was wrong with the art world. So I never took one off the wall. I could have collected at least a dozen of them and financed a lot of painting time for myself. Pride.
It's taken me years to understand and accept the contemporary art world and my place in it. As soon as I finally stopped resenting it's dominance, I realized I was interested (in my small way) to convince other classically oriented painters to learn to like or at least understand and be more accepting. I've lived to see the beginnings of a resurgence in figurative drawing and painting skills, I could not be more pleased about it critics like you helping to champion it. I'm hoping traditional art and contemporary can let the past differences go and work together.
James Kroner, Francis Livingston, Craig Mooney, Glenn Ness, Siddharth Parasnis and William Wray Opening: Thursday, March 3, 6-9PM Continues through April 15th
Sue Greenwood Fine Art 330 N. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, California 92651


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Client events can be a terrific way to foster relationships, attract referrals, and build your business at the same time. An event provides a perfect atmosphere for you to engage with clients, patients and prospects in a more meaningful, comfortable, and fun way.
When I worked in the hotel industry, we would host these events annually. They were big. Lavish in food, drink, decorations, and prizes! Our clients loved them. On the night of the event, our hotel would be packed with guests, and if the Fire Marshall would have walked in, we would have been in serious trouble! A lot of hard work and months of planning went in to these client appreciation parties but it was well worth it. We had the opportunity to show off what we did well, and be with our clients in a more relaxing, exciting, and non-selling way. After the event, we would receive all kinds of phone calls and thank you cards and many of those calls resulted in more business!
I realize many of you are not in the hotel business with access to a venue, chef-prepared fabulous food and the staffing to handle all the set up and service the guests, but you can still have your own highly successful client or patient events if you consider these useful event secrets.
Events not only reinforce the bond with your current clients and patients, but can also be a source of new clients and patients. Allow your clients to bring a guest or two to the event. Typically those guests will be of the same demographic as your client. These prospects should be very valuable to you because by allowing your client to invite them, they are sending the message to their friend that they value your expertise, they trust you and they are willing to let them get to know you.
Events offer the opportunity for your staff to get to know your clients and patients too. Get your staff involved in helping with the details. They play a variety of important roles in your business and when your team can bond with your clients that makes the relationship you have them even stronger.
Your event doesn't have to be lavish like the hotel events I described above. Hosting an informative luncheon in a smaller group setting may work just as well. It really depends on what your business is as to what kind of events will work best for you. The important thing is to keep them congruent with your business and provide an atmosphere that is open, reassuring and low-key for your guests. In the end, you want your clients feeling good about you and talking to others about your events and how valuable, or fun, or entertaining they are.
You really don't need a specific reason to have an event; simple appreciation will do. What's most important is providing an atmosphere where your guests can enjoy and relax and get to know you better.
Following up is a critical step to any event. Be sure to send a thank you note or make a phone call to your clients. Better yet, take photos at the event and send their photo with a handwritten note. Everyone loves to see themselves in pictures. Don't miss this opportunity to reach out to your clients or patients once again on this personal level. This will set you apart from the competition and keep you in the forefront of their mind.


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Third KC-area Walmart evacuated after phone calls
Incidents are latest in series of evacuations across U.S.
Three Walmart stores in the Kansas City area were evacuated Friday afternoon after receiving an automated phone call.
The company said it ordered everyone out of the store at the interchange of Interstate 35 and Missouri Highway 152 in Kansas City, Mo., and at the store in Village West in Kansas City, Kan. The Raytown, Mo., Walmart was also evacuated around 2:30 p.m.
Police did not comment on the nature of the phone call and whether it included a threat.
The Kansas City, Kan., store received an "all clear" about 3 p.m. and people were allowed to return to the store. The Kansas City, Mo., store got the same clearance about 4 p.m. All three stores were back open Friday evening.
Police said it doesn't cost the department any extra money when these types of cases happen during the day, but the stores did lose out on sales while they had to be shut down.
Since last Friday, phoned threats have forced the evacuation of numerous Walmart stores across the region.


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So without further ado, here's what we're reading, Saturday, November 7, 2015.
Trending: Deep Web Chat Logs Show Conspiracy to Overthrow Trump?
The recent Democrat failures in Houston and Kentucky may be an early signal of how the Democrat Party is bound to start fracturing.
Surprise! Nancy Pelosi had a plan in place to SAVE John Boehner, if he had wanted to stay on as Speaker of the House.
Pelosi quietly let it be known to the Republican leadership that if Boehner chose to tough it out, she had in mind a plan that wouldn't require Democrats voting for him, would pass Constitutional muster, and keep Boehner in the Speaker's chair.
Oh boy. Liberals must be really worried about Marco Rubio because they are now giving him ALL of the credit for the Gang of 8 Immigration bill that was so popular in Congress but unpopular in America.
Wow. President Obama has finally succeeded at doing something… he's made our military more frustrated than ever before.
"There's a level of dissatisfaction among the uniformed military that I've never seen in my time here," said Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain in an interview. "For some of us who are a little older, let's go back and read the Pentagon Papers — what the administration is doing is the kind of incrementalism that defined much of the Vietnam conflict."
The GOP's primary rules might make it almost impossible for Carson, Cruz or Trump to actually win the nomination.
Uh-oh. Jeb Bush is in trouble. Even the GOP establishment is starting to get frustrated with his campaign's attacks on Marco Rubio.
What in the world is going on here? The media seems obsessed with Ben Carson's childhood and Marco Rubio's credit cards… meanwhile; they won't do any meaningful digging on Hillary Clinton's MANY past (or current) scandals!
Who was burning black churches? Was it racist white people? NOPE.
Mooooooove over cows… it's not just cow farts causing global warming… kangaroo farts are a big problem too.
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Amtico Spacia Cellar Oak SS5W2333
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Amtico Spacia Cellar Oak SS5W2333 Details...
Add a luxurious and warm touch to the home with this exclusive Amtico Spacia Cellar Oak SS5W2333. Part of the incredible Spacia collection, this beautiful floor boasts a realistic wooden effect, complete with imitation grains and textures. It's also exceptionally durable, benefitting from a superior tough coating and a thicker than average wear layer. Sold with a 10-year commercial and 25-year domestic warranty.
Every pack of the Amtico Spacia Cellar Oak SS5W2333 will cover 2.5 square metres. The planks come with a 0.55mm wear layer for exceptional durability. This also makes the floor suitable for commercial as well as domestic use. Like other collections in the Spacia range, this one features R10 slip resistance to guarantee its safety in high-traffic areas.
Along with its spectacular looks, this floor comes with an outstanding level of protection. Firstly, it's protected with a unique Quantum-Guard urethane coating. This is known to be the most durable urethane coating on the market and it expertly protects the surface against wear and tear. It also adds a beautiful low-gloss finish, adding to the floor's natural appearance.
Like other floors in the Amtico Spacia range, this one benefits from a fully water-resistant design. This means you can install it anywhere you like, including high-moisture environments. It is also splash and spill resistant, making it an excellent choice for family homes. As an additional benefit, the floor is quiet to walk over, making it suitable for use in high-traffic areas.
You can install the Amtico Spacia Cellar Oak SS5W2333 with underfloor heating. Most systems should be compatible, but it is worth checking before installing the floor. On the off chance your system isn't compatible, it could damage the floor and void the warranty.
Amtico Spacia Cellar Oak SS5W2333 Maintenance
You will need to install the Amtico Spacia Cellar Oak SS5W2333 using the glue-down method. While this is a little more time consuming than the click method, it produces a much more stable and slip-resistant finish. As long as you use a high-quality adhesive, you'll find it a breeze to install the floor yourself.
Maintenance is kept simple thanks to the urethane coating and water-resistant surface. Vacuuming or sweeping the floor daily will keep it free from dirt and debris, while a weekly mop will keep the floor looking as good as new. In commercial settings, you may want to mop the floor daily or twice weekly if it is exposed to high levels of foot traffic.
The Amtico Spacia Cellar Oak SS5W2333 is a beautiful and sophisticated floor, renowned for its exceptional durability. We have free samples available if you'd like to see the floor before you buy. You can also browse the other designs in this great range to ensure you're choosing the best one for your home or business.
The Amtico Spacia Cellar Oak SS5W2333 requires a glue down installation method. Glue down luxury vinyl tile installation is easy to do by yourself. While professional installation will guarantee the best-quality finish, you can still achieve aesthetically pleasing results via the DIY method.
Each luxury vinyl floor has its own installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. However, there are some general guidelines you can follow. Here, you'll discover the basics of glue down LVT installation.
Choosing the right adhesive
It's important to ensure you're using the right adhesive when gluing down luxury vinyl tiles. This will ensure a strong, long-lasting bond. You will find information regarding the type of adhesive you'll need in the Amtico Spacia Cellar Oak SS5W2333 manufacturer guidelines.
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing LVT adhesive. The room you'll be installing the floor into plays a role in the type of adhesive you might need. For example, if you'll be installing it in the bathroom, the adhesive is going to need to be moisture resistant. If you'll be installing it in a room that tends to get quite hot, you'll need a high-temperature adhesive.
If in doubt, refer to the manufacturer guidelines, or contact our friendly team who will be able to advise you of the best adhesive to suit your installation.
Preparing for installation
You will need to carry out a number of preparation steps before you install the floor. Firstly, you'll want to acclimatise the luxury vinyl tiles for a period of around 48 hours. Ideally this should be done in a room with a similar temperature to the one you're installing it in.
While you're waiting for the floor to be acclimatised, you can start preparing the subfloor. You'll need to make sure it's clean and level. Vinyl can be installed on most subfloor materials, but it does need to be flat and clean beforehand. If you're working with a concrete floor, it should be totally cured and dry for at least six weeks prior to the installation.
It is also a good idea to check the moisture levels of the subfloor. If it has a high-moisture content, you can use a drying screed, along with a moisture resistant adhesive to protect the LVT.
Installation method
Once you're ready to install your new floor, you can follow the general steps below:
Step 1: Begin in the centre of the room
With glue down LVT installation, it's best to start installing the floor in the centre of the room. Use a chalk line to mark the subfloor where the first line will begin. You can lay out the tiles first to check whether you'll need to cut them near the walls and around any pipework in the room.
Once you have prepared for where the tiles will go and cut them to size if required, you can begin adding the adhesive.
Step 2: Apply the adhesive
It's really important to follow the instructions on your chosen adhesive. Apply it where the first and second rows will be fitted and ensure you lay the tiles down before it sets. Never apply more adhesive than you can use in the space it takes to dry.
Be sure to spread the adhesive evenly with a trowel over the designated area. Then, place the tiles for the first and second rows down securely.
Step 3: Use a hand roller to secure the floor
After you've laid the first tiles, use a hand roller to securely bond them to the adhesive. This will ensure they are adequately bonded, and they won't pop up during the rest of the installation.
Step 4: Use a damp cloth to wipe away excess glue
As you're laying the planks, you may find some of the adhesive gets onto the tiles. If it does ooze out onto them, use a damp cloth to simply wipe it away. Don't allow the adhesive to set on top of the tiles.
Step 5: Use a floor roller to ensure a great bond
Once the first and second lines have been completed, use a floor roller to further bond the tiles to the adhesive. Ideally, the roller should weigh between 50kg to 65kg. Be sure to roll in different directions for best results.
Once the first and second lines have been installed, you can install the rest of the floor repeating the steps above.
Glue down installation does take a little longer than click installation. However, it also leaves you with a strong, stable floor.
Important: We highly recommend contacting the manufacturer of the floor to receive an official installation guide. Failure to follow manufacturer guidelines could void the warranty.
Why pay retail shop prices?
Amtico work closely with selected retailers to ensure they and the shops make extortionate profits which is not beneficial to the consumer. We buy the exact same products from wholesalers meaning we are not bound by Amtico's retailer price fixing and can offer the consumer the same product at much more discounted prices! We sell over 100,000 square meters of Amtico flooring a year in the UK and we never have any issues.
With regards to the warranty and quality of the product, we offer a 28 day return policy and will replace any faulty goods free of charge within the Amtico's manufacturer warranty period.
If you have any questions then please do give us a call, we would love to explain in more detail.
Our Frequently Asked Questions
- Unfortunately not unless you have just ordered some flooring and decide to add an additional box / number of boxes to your order to be sent out with your existing order. If this is the case, please quote your existing order ID in a message and send it via email or the contact form on the "Contact Us" page.
- No.
- We provide stripping and adhesive in the accessories section.
- Sorry but no.
- Installing solid floors in water-prone areas causes them to swell. Consider pre-finished solid wood floors, which come with a waterproof surface.
- No.
- Lifestyle Flooring UK offer solid wood floors reinforced with multiple layers of protective coating. Therefore, our floors are extremely resistant to scratches and chipping.
- Squeaks are caused due to a wobbly sub-floor. Solid wood flooring must be installed on an even and intact subfloor to prevent squeaks.
- Yes, leave a gap of 10mm at the minimum, to accommodate expansions. A decorative bead board or skirting board can serve as a good cover for the gap.
- Lifestyle Flooring UK recommends an acclimation period of 5 days. This ensures that the solid wood is in a perfect condition for installation.
- A solid wood floor can be sanded and refinished several times, which makes the floor look new. The floor doesn't need sanding for the initial 10 to 15 years though.
- Standard engineered wood floors are not recommended for bathrooms as too much contact with water causes them to swell. Pre-finished types are preferable as they feature a water-resistant surface.
- Yes.
- Floors from Lifestyle Flooring UK come with multiple protective coatings, which makes them highly scratchproof.
- Squeaks occur when a floor is installed on an uneven subfloor. Correct installation will not produce squeaks.
- Yes, a gap of a minimum 10mm is required.
- Allow the floor to stay for a minimum of 36hrs in the room of installation for acclimation.
- Engineered floors can be sanded multiple times to retain their new look. They will not, however need sanding for 10 to 15 years immediately after installation.
- Yes. But, laminate floors are water resistant only to a certain extent. So, remove excess water at the earliest.
- Yes.
- Install the floors on even subfloors to prevent such noises.
- Laminate floors are not made of natural products however we recommended a minimum expansion gap of 1/4 inch.
- Yes.


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No tactics and no tricks. Here's our Ting pricing promise.
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This blog post partly comes out of internal conversations we have all the time here about Ting pricing and promotions on both Ting Mobile and Ting Internet. But to be honest, it mostly comes out of a phone call I had with my cable company recently.
On behalf of Ting (without actually running it by everybody first), I vow that we will never do any of the following:
The bait and switch
This is where you promote a big, bold monthly rate with a really subtle message that it goes up after twelve months and then again after twenty-four months. Oh, here's a great example. Click "Pricing & Other Info." on any of those packages on that page (also shown at right).
A trial period is cool. I suppose some sort of clearly communicated timed pricing tiers could even be something that people would choose willingly. But ask a bunch of folks on this plan what their pricing will go up to at twenty-four months. I don't think anybody knows.
I definitely didn't. This was the subject of my call with the cable company.
Competing with this tactic sucks for us. We will always hear, "Hey, your price is higher!" and then we have to explain, "No it isn't because that's our real price a year from now. Click that small link…" But doing it sucks worse. So we will not.
No brakes!
I love this one. This is where you sell something that would be absolutely unimaginable to use without a particular feature or function and then you charge extra for that feature or function. "Oh, you wanted brakes on that bicycle? Hmm, well, that's going to cost you."
Leave it to cellphone companies to take this to the extreme. "You want to get on our network? Absolutely, welcome, enjoy yourself…oh, you want to use a phone? Well…"
To be clear, there are times when a la carte pricing makes perfect sense. Some people need static IP or international roaming and other don't. No reason to charge everyone for it.
Again, the test here is whether people are shocked by the extra charge or whether they might happily choose to forego it. If it is universally expected or considered essential to the service, we will include it.
The reverse grandfather
This is absolutely ubiquitous in our industries and absolutely perfect when you need to get more competitive on pricing to acquire new customers but don't want to give up the inflated revenue that you earn on your current customers. So you do just that. You roll out the new plan and you hope very few of the current customers call you on it. If they don't, they stay grandfathered at rates that seemed great when they signed up fifteen years ago. This is why phone companies and cable companies come out with so many aggressive promotions and plans but their average revenue per customer never seems to go down very much.
Again, to be clear, we will certainly offer credits or discounts on devices sometimes to help get new customers through the door. But those are tiny one-time incentives relative to the hundreds of dollars we help customers old and new equally save on their annual service.
I'll also admit that we avoid this particular practice as much for our own sanity. Who the hell can keep track of cohorts of customers all on different plans…and trumpet deals to prospects just quietly enough that customers don't hear…and deal with angry customers every day….
The common thread here is this. We will never build pricing on the hope that our customers are not paying attention or not willing or able to make the effort to demand their money back. Said differently, we will never inspire a Consumerist guide to understanding your monthly bill.
We won't lock you in and hike prices when you're already committed. That should be obvious enough. It hardly makes us saints. But it seemed worth putting in writing.
It's funny, I had intended for this post to sound less bitter and more proud. I guess the truth is I am still a little bitter from years of being a cellphone and cable customer and now very proud to be a different kind of cellphone and cable company.