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You represent a difficult battle, and a well-deserved victory.
You tend to struggle to get what you want, both internally and externally.
You excel at controlling opposing forces, getting down the same path.
In the end, you bring glory and success - using pure will to move forward.
Your fortune:
There is great conflict in your life right now, either with yourself or others.
You must find a solution to this conflict, which is likely to be a "middle road" between the two forces.
You posses the skills to triumph over these struggles, as long as your will is strong.
You are transforming your inner self, building a better foundation for future successes.
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Pete Meyers
Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman
Mr. Meyers is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGRX). From May 2016 to January 2017, Mr. Meyers served as the Chief Financial Officer of Motif BioSciences Inc. (NASDAQ: MTFB; AIM: MTFB), where he led the execution of the company's November 2016 US IPO.
Pete previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: TLOG) for three years, where he led the execution of the company's December 2013 IPO and subsequent acquisition of Shape Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Prior to TetraLogic, Mr. Meyers spent 18 years in health care investment banking at Dillon, Read & Co., Credit Suisse First Boston LLC and, most recently, as Co-Head of Global Health Care Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
Mr. Meyers is also the Chairman and President of The Thomas M. Brennan Memorial Foundation, Inc. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Boston College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia Business School.

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With regards to drywall repair within the Twin Cities , you have come to the proper place. The provides needed for many drywall repairs, equivalent to joint compound (mud), paper or mesh tape, screws, and drywall sheets are comparatively inexpensive, but the work may be time consuming and require a number of trips to allow drying time for up to three coats of compound, making it a high-overhead challenge for a professional.
Many householders who try to carry out drywall repairs on their very own quickly uncover that it is exhausting, backbreaking work when you're inexperienced at working with drywall. Reduce a piece of drywall right into a sq. form that is 2 inches bigger in width and top than the realm to be repaired.
Take into account that drywall patching usually requires you to do some portray, too. If it's too late to name the builder again to maintain this annoyance (it's rarely structurally threatening), you can do the restore yourself. Set the drywall patch in place and screw it into the furring strips, sinking the screws beneath the surface of the drywall.
A restore that may take you all weekend to perform will take us solely an hour or two, as a result of we now have the tools and materials at hand and the expertise to place them to use shortly and effectively. If a wall has a big dent or hole, the broken space must be replaced with a brand new piece of drywall of similar thickness.
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Doctor Who thing of the day: every regeneration from William Hartnell to Matt Smith in 10 minutes
Stuart Ian Burns at his blog feeling listless offers this video:
nicely edited by Brian Rimmer, which cuts together all the regeneration scenes — minus the nonexistent Paul McGann to Christopher Eccleston one — and then shares with us the second of his "universal theories" of Doctor Who:
There are two Doctors. The Eighth Doctor is still out there. Somewhere.
I'm not quite sure how Stuart comes to that conclusion: just because we didn't see the regeneration doesn't mean it didn't happen. On the other hand, in one sense, all the Doctors are "still out there" because we could always return to their regenerations for more of their adventures that we haven't previously been privy to.
Perhaps Stuart will elaborate for us…
(If you stumble across a cool Doctor Who thing, feel free to email me with a link.)
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Direct Mail Statistics You Should Know
Over the last few years there have been plenty of rumours that direct mail is dead but you should all know by now that rumours are rarely true! New statistics have revealed that despite the digital revolution, direct mail is still very much alive and kicking.
Businesses are still investing in direct mail
Last year, UK businesses invested more than £1.5 billion into direct mail – something you wouldn't have thought they'd be doing if this advertising method were dead? In addition to this, direct mail accounted for 13.9% of all advertising spend and 26% of all revenue in the business mail sector, a growth of 2% from the previous year.
Charities have long been using direct mail to promote their causes and increase donations, however the latest statistics show an increase in spend from £239 million to £294 million.
The most surprising thing of all is that Google is using direct mail. Yes, despite being champions of PPC advertising and SEO, the Internet giant is using good old direct mail to target consumers and business clients. Why would they do such a thing, unless this traditional marketing method held a lot of value?
Why is direct mail so effective?
According to the latest figures, 92% of all direct mail is opened and 48% of people admit to taking action as a result of engaging with it. One of the reasons why direct mail is thought to be so effective is because it's more personal than receiving an email. 98% of recipients prefer their direct mail to be personalised and 57% said it makes them feel more valued (compared to just 17% for email.)
Direct mail has also been found to offer a high return on investment, especially in comparison to online advertising. Stats from the Direct Marketing Association show that a ROI of £3.22 can be achieved for every £1 spent on direct mail, compared to £3.12 for every £1 spent online.
One of the potential drawbacks of direct mail marketing is unclean data, which leads to £18 million wasted each year on mailing the deceased. However, it still manages to achieve a higher return on investment than online. Just think how much potential it would have if companies focused more on cleaning up their data!
Direct mail is part of the future
Despite many people thinking that direct mail's reign was over, it's still very much part of the present and will continue to play an important role in the future of advertising. The direct mail statistics are plain to see – investment in direct mail is a wise business decision and something you can't afford to miss out on.
Get in touch with us here at Baker Goodchild to find out how direct mail can improve your marketing campaigns.


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What You Need Now to Plan Your Retirement So You Don't Just Sit Around Writing Retirement Limericks
Retirement Planning is More Than Browsing the Web to Find Webcasts for Financial Planner Professionals.
To make it financially during your retirement, you need more than webcasts and financial planner sayings. In fact, you must go beyond the TRowePrice retirement planner tool and asking your friends about the best gold mutual funds. And if you think you can fund your retirement by hocking your 14k gold college ring, you're in for a shock. Instead, you must begin by assessing exactly where you are today by making a list of all of your assets (that's the stuff you own) and all of your liabilities (the things you owe… like credit card debt, car loans, mortgages, etc.), and listing all of your income and outflows.Credit: http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=1499
After two decades as an investment advisor, I often put together webcasts for financial planner professionals to instruct them how to help clients figure out their current financial situation. Surprisingly, it's not that easy. I would love it if clients came into my office with a spreadsheet that listed all of their financials. But alas, I must often extract the information bit by bit in order to help them. Here are some of the questions I teach financial planners to ask their clients (and I ask, too). If you're on your way to see your financial planner, you should prepare answers. That will make your meeting much more efficient:
- How much do you earn?
- Is that number gross or net, meaning before or after taxes?
- Does your salary normally increase with inflation, and do you expect that to continue?
- How secure is your job?
- What age do you plan to stop working?
- Do you have any health issues that might affect your ability to work?
- Which insurances do you have? Life, health, disability, etc.?
- What kind of pension do you have at work?
- What percentage of your salary goes into your pension?
- Does your employer match it?
- Are you self-employed?
- What will you get from social security one day?
- Do you have any pensions from previous jobs?
- Do you have any other sorts of special income, such as distributions from trusts, gifts you receive regularly, royalties?
- Are you expecting to receive any inheritances?
- Do you plan to sell any valuables like gold, jewelry, art, antiques?
- What is your tax bracket? (Federal, State, local)
- Which savings plans do you have, and how are they invested?
- How much do you keep in checking accounts, money market funds, CDs?
- Do you have any stocks, bonds, or mutual funds? If yes, which types?
- Real estate? Mortgages?
- How much do you spend every month?
- Do you owe anyone any money? If so, how much?
- Does anyone owe you money? When will he pay?
- What are your basic living expenses?
- What education expenses do you anticipate?
- What other expenses will you have related to your children?
- Do you have any special needs situations?
- Are you comfortable having risk in your portfolio?
As I am writing this list, I think I could go on and on. But let's stop here, since I don't want to frighten you away from making a plan. Also, I put together a list of important documents that you need to prepare, and you can read that article here: When Your Retirement Years Should be Your Golden Years. Whether your goals for retirement are touring all of the 5-star hotels in Europe, finding the best place to retire, or if you're just interested in finding out if US savings bonds have been cashed so that you don't accidentally try to cash them in again to pay your rent in the retirement home, you need to start with a financial snapshot. That is the first step in the financial planning process.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for investment advice that takes into account each individual's special position and needs. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.


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Our History
Springing onto the arts scene in 1998, Latchis Arts was created to take on a vital issue facing the artistic and creative culture in Brattleboro at that time.
It all started with a series of public forums spearheaded by the local daily newspaper, the Brattleboro Reformer — forums prompted by a Letter to the Editor posing this essential question: With all the wonderfully talented local arts groups, with performing and visual arts and arts education so central to the core of this town's creativity and artistic fabric, why, then, weren't there equally sophisticated and professional performing arts spaces?
A group of interested and committed volunteers took up the challenge. Calling themselves the Brattleboro Arts Initiative (BAI), they set to work.
Early initiatives included an inventory of existing performance spaces and a catalog of available spaces for potential future use. Following that, BAI co-commissioned a regional marketing study along with the Town of Brattleboro and Building a Better Brattleboro.
In 2001, a golden opportunity presented itself to the Brattleboro community: the Latchis Memorial Building was for sale. Armed with data gleaned from the earlier studies, BAI believed that non-profit ownership of this significant art deco, historic hotel and theatre complex was critical both to the fabric of the downtown, and also as a future performing arts center, enhancing the already beautiful and beloved Latchis Theatre.
Working with the Preservation Trust of Vermont, BAI began a fundraising campaign. In March 2003 they were able to purchase this historic landmark from the Latchis family, who had built it as the crown jewel of their holdings in 1938. Federal and state grants, private foundations, and generous community support went toward the $1.6 million price.
Since that time, BAI has made impressive strides in stewarding the building as it ages, and reaching out to the greater Brattleboro community. The Latchis Theatre is used dozens of times each year for Live at the Latchis events, many of them fundraising opportunities for other not-for-profit organizations. In addition, the Latchis Hotel is a generous resource for lodging visiting literary figures, musicians, actors, photographers, dancers, and others, who come to take part in Brattleboro's surprising, vibrant, and bighearted arts scene.
In 2011, Brattleboro Arts Initiative changed its name to Latchis Arts to reflect its dual mission of restoring the Latchis and promoting the arts in southern Vermont.


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Grand Sigma Mall, as the name suggests, is one of the finest malls in Bangalore. This mall stands as a shopping-cum-family-entertainment destination that is at par with international standards. Situated in the heart of the city- Cunningham Road–this huge mall with 5 levels (ground + 4 levels) offers an absorbing ambiance that caters to a large spectrum of markets – from shopping to amusement and from food to leisure.
Grand Sigma Mall was inaugurated in 2011 and since then, it has turned into one of the major retail heavens of the city.
Confluence of Retail Giants
Whether it is luxury products or international designer brands, Grand Sigma Mall is the place to find them all under a single roof. With an area of 235,000 sq ft (21,800 m2) and an impressive list of local and global brands, the mall comes across as one of the few places that offer such a range of retail therapy for the shopaholics.
The mall has stores by retail giants such as Nike, Provogue, Excalibur, Levi's, Vinegar, Pepe, Pluss, Flying Machine, etc. The first floor of the mall is entirely occupied by a showroom of Pantaloons, offering its wide variety of apparel. There are some stores that are exclusively dedicated for women.
The showrooms of Carbon, Oyuzterbay and the popular diamond retailer, Solitaire can satisfy anyone's urge to own exotic pieces of jewellery. Stores like e-zone and Onkyo present wonderful collection of consumer durables while lifestyle stores like Swarowski and Victorinox add to the attraction of the mall. The Food Bazaar is a popular stop among the shoppers. This mall is a place where the list of not-found items remains quite short.
Unlimited Enjoyment
A visit to the mall does not end with shopping alone. The mall holds several attractions beyond the obvious retail ventures. For instance, an exclusive showroom called G. K. Vale is popular with the photography enthusiasts and people looking out for personalized gifting options. The photo lab kiosk of Whizz also caters to photography enthusiasts. The famous Archies store is a huge draw for the young people and the young-at-heart equally.
You can pamper yourself to hair and beauty treatment at the Makeover Studio or hunt for your favourite music album at the music store of Planet M.
Complete Entertainment Zone
Nothing attracts the crowd like an entertainment zone and Grand Sigma Mall does not fall short in this aspect. There are several gaming options like Motion gaming, Racing cockpit, Regular gaming, Guitar Hero system with Karaoke and an enhanced version of our Gaming theatre setup, featuring both a PS3 (with PlayStation Move) and an Xbox 360 (with Kinect) system.
The mall houses one of the most popular multiplexes, Fun Cinema. This 3-screen multiplex is situated on the top-most level (level 4) of the mall and offers an awesome experience for movie enthusiasts. The comfortable seats and the reasonable price of the tickets makes the experience all the more relaxing for the movie buffs.
Gastronomical Pleasures and more
The mall is a perfect destination for a foodie. As soon as you enter the mall at the ground level, the bakery, Bread Bazaar allures you while the Italian frozen deserts' store, Gelato tempts you to have a bite. If that is not enough, there is Mcdonald's waiting for you on the right hand side.
The food court of the mall is housed on level 3. There are some famous restaurants like the North Indian restaurant Moti Mahal and the Chinese restaurant Nanking inside the mall. Stores like Cafe Coffee Day and Chai Pani offer you a variety of beverages. On the whole, the mall is a foodie's delight.
All these reasons and the ability of offering parking space to around 320 cars makes the Grand Sigma Mall one of the most popular malls in Bangalore.
Grand Sigma Mall Timing
Monday to Sunday 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Contact Information
No.15 16 & 17, Near West Minister,
Cunningham Road
Bangalore – 560052
Phone: +91 804 1131 697
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Teachers reading this post will be aware that the Mathletics challenge has been hotly contested amongst the FOBISIA Schools in the Asian Region. It is a shame that we cannot set up a leaderboard to give you instant data but we are also glad that we have been in a position to do a lot of checking and verifying prior to posting the results.
Remember that the event on both days is about participation so if you don't have all of your Key Stage students excited about the event and possibly logging in at home to boost the scores, you may not finish top of the schools!
At the end of the first day here is the ranking for the schools taking part in the event for each of the 3 key stages. Remember it is the school with the highest number of ranking points that will win the trophy and subscription for the Key Stage.
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The tests your child will sit are:
- Maths (50 mins) – multiple choice
- Verbal Reasoning (50 mins) – multiple choice
- English (40 mins + 10 mins planning) – creative writing
The Multiple Choice Tests are computer marked whilst the creative writing is hand marked. The scores are standardised, according to age, so the youngest are not at a disadvantage.
The pass mark varies from year to year and is determined by the scores the children achieve. The top 23% of children are selected for grammar schools.
Results are posted around two weeks after the test date. When the results are known the Secondary Schools hold Open Sessions to help you choose your school.
Some Grammar Schools will set their own "pass" mark above the Medway mark. These schools are normally over subscribed so please take the time to read the entry criteria of all the schools in which you are interested from the admissions booklet.


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This past Tuesday several students working with CATCH were able to present their work with the study at the Public Health Research @Maryland Day, an event brining together researchers from the University of Maryland, College Park, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and other state and regional community, public health and academic partners.
Students created posters to present data collected from a variety of study-related subprojects, as well as those reporting the current results of the study overall.
There was a lot of interest in the different projects, and the students did a great job explaining their work and answering questions, even when being grilled by judges.
Overall it was a great event, and a great experience, especially for the undergraduate RAs! Copies of the posters can be viewed on the CATCH website


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I'm a proud Welshman who has lived in Dublin for over 20 years. I set up Celtic Photography in 2005 but only turned it into a full time photography business in 2017. I've have seen business grow steadily since then as I build up my reputation in a competitive industry. I am, principally, a commercial photographer, specialising in brand and event photography. I shoot with Canon and, just like all of you, I hate having my photo taken which is why I stand behind the camera!
I'm an active member of the County Kildare Chamber of Commerce and serve on the committee of the Business Network Academy, a networking group based in North Dublin. When I'm not working, I love all Sport, particularly Hurling, married to a Tipperary woman ensures I've been lucky to have had a few days out in Croke Park.
By investing in the talent and expertise of an IPPVA photographer or videographer you are insuring that careful planning goes into unobtrusively capturing the key moments, people and atmosphere of your big day.
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In the last couple of weeks, I've had a lot of serious questions about the direction of the U.S. economy and actions being taken to "fix" it, and let's just say I'm concerned. I'm worried that the U.S. government might be well on its way to become increasingly insolvent, and I've argued for some rethinking of the Obama administration's economic policies for fear their current direction will wreak additional havoc on our economy.
There are some scary possibilities afoot.
Economic deterioration
Consumer spending is 70% of the U.S. gross domestic product; the fact that for years (decades, even) it's been growing at an overheated rate due to increasingly easy credit and risky debt (and of course, this also relates to the housing bubble, homes as "ATMs" and the big bust) meant our current economic correction was always destined to be a whopper.
Don't get me wrong, allowing the economy to correct on its own would have been painful -- but for all who have asked what my solution to the economic crisis would be, well, as you probably guessed, I've been in the do-nothing camp the whole time when it comes to Bailout Nation. That may sound crazy to many people, but the government's repeated interventions are exacerbating the situation. Good money is being thrown after bad in bailing out failing (or failed) enterprises like AIG
That means there's less capital for actual healthy companies. Welcome to the zombie economy, folks, and that devours the healthy. Meanwhile, the government's deficit-ridden spending plans give plenty of reason to be skeptical in these precarious times.
The specter of worthless currency
Word that the Federal Reserve is firing up the printing presses heightens my anxiety. Google "Weimar Republic" to get an idea of what might be in store. And of course, Zimbabwe is a modern-day testimony to hyperinflation. (Here's a great article that explores the question as to whether we're on the road to being like deflationary Japan or hyperinflationary Zimbabwe.) Last but not least, Iceland is a timely example of an actual national-level economic collapse in the here and now.
And if you think people are scared or unhappy now, imagine how they will feel if they're paying, say, 40% more for staples like milk and bread.
I know I'm not the only one out there entertaining the notion that things could get far, far worse before they get better. Several of the bloggers in our Motley Fool CAPS community recognize the dangerous precipice we may be teetering on. (Here are two recent posts that hit on some of these themes: Gun Craze and Haven't Seen the Bottom.) While I can only hope that things won't get so dire, I am of the opinion that dismissing such concerns out of hand is a mistake. I'm sure many lost or faded civilizations over the course of history had citizens utter something along the lines of, "It could never happen here."
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It's not out of the realm of imagination that social unrest could occur in some urban and industrialized areas if joblessness and general outrage become bad enough, and of course, add in the possibility of hyperinflation, and things could get nasty.
I'm certainly not hoping everybody's going to go cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs, as panic does none of us any good; however, we could be one flippant "Let them eat cake"-type remark away from "viva la revolution!," or maybe just some run-of-the-mill semi-apocalyptic social mayhem.
With that in mind, here are four things people need to insure they have at all times:
- Food: Most of us know that having stores of canned goods and bottled water never hurts. That goes for the possibility of natural disasters as well as less natural events. We might all want to think about upping the ante of what we have stocked up, just in case, including necessary medicines.
- Shelter: Your home is your castle. Moats aren't exactly in these days, but it might be a good time to think about upgrading locks and security systems. Some might even want to consider relocating to less populated areas, or even have an RV.
Transportation: Keeping your car well maintained isn't a bad idea, either, with a half a tank of gas at all times just in case. It's also a good idea to have bottled water, blankets, and non-perishable snacks in the trunk. There's always the possibility that you might have to flee and there won't be time to stop at ExxonMobil
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Security: All you have to do is glance at the stock charts for Smith & Wesson
(NYSE:SWHC)or Sturm, Ruger (NYSE:RGR)to see something's up; in fact, in the first couple months of this year, there was a 26% rise in the number of Americans who bought guns. Some gun purchasing is probably related to fears the current administration will pass more stringent gun control laws, but very recent spikes make me wonder if many people are packing heat because they believe they may have to defend themselves and their property or even hunt for food.
It's better to be safe than sorry
Believe it or not, I am still not outright rejecting the idea of investing right now; that may be testament to how I believe in bravery in the face of scary times (or it could simply mean I have some sort of cognitive dissonance disorder that might require medication). However, I do believe that there are opportunities in hard times, although the trick is identifying them.
Of course, those with the stomach for investing should be very careful, looking for survivor companies with little or no debt and strong businesses that will withstand forces that could knock a ton of weak companies out of the running.
Most important, though, your own well-being is first and foremost, which underlines why those four things above are things to consider. And as always, nobody should invest money they actually need for near-term expenses. Things are so ugly right now, I think now more than ever long-term investing can't be defined as a year or two.
I hope my dire fears don't come to pass, and then I will be able to just laugh about how imaginative and paranoid I can be; I also believe tough times can prove what we are all made of, and allow for ample opportunities to help our neighbors and invent and create new things despite adversity. On the other hand, I think it's important to contemplate worst-case scenarios and do a little contingency planning.
As the old saying goes, it's better to be safe than sorry.
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Most moms-to-be are eager to hear of ways to lessen their pain while giving birth. Now, a former Rockette has a few tips on how to connect with your body to make labour a little easier.
Performing prenatal yoga allows women to connect with their bodies and become very aware of how the body moves and what helps women feel good, says Amy Griffith, a former Radio City Rockette turned prenatal fitness guru.
"We connect in the most amazing way to the power of our breath, recognizing how it can create a sense of calm and peace throughout our bodies, yet it provides us power when we need it. Gaining a greater understanding of your body and trusting that it is designed to grow and birth your baby is one of the most amazing gifts you can receive from your prenatal yoga practice," Griffith says in promoting her Active Prenatal Yoga workout DVD.
Prenatal yoga is very safe and can be done even in the late stages of pregnancy with modified poses, she says.
While it has long been believed yoga can benefit pregnant women, a study released May 1 by researchers at Newcastle University in England found it can significantly reduce stress and anxiety in first-time mothers. One of the researchers even suggested the U.K.'s National Health Service may want to consider providing yoga classes.
"It would be relatively cheap to implement, could help mothers and their children be healthier, as well as reducing the costs of longer term health care," John Aplin says in a release.
Griffith says many things about yoga – poses, breathing techniques and meditation – can all be utilized by a woman as she moves through labour and delivery.
But even though yoga is a low-impact workout, she does say women need to take it easy.
"Trust your body and listen to it if you need to come out of a pose or simply take a break. Check in more often on how the pose feels versus how you think it's supposed to 'look,'" she says, adding it is up to a woman to decide when she does yoga during her pregnancy.
"Your body is changing daily, if you need to rest during your first trimester, we look forward to you joining us during your second," she says.
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This 12 October two more Galileo satellites will be launched by a Soyuz from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
They will join the two previous operational Galileo satellites launched a year ago, forming a mini constellation which is needed for the In Orbit Validation (IOV) phase of Galileo. This is a fundamental phase when the European Navigation system really goes from theory to practice, both the satellites and the supporting ground stations working together and being checked in real time.
This video news release explains this new achievement for Galileo with interviews of Javier Benedicto, ESA Galileo Project Manager in English, French and Spanish and Giuliano Gatti, ESA Galileo Space segment Manager in English and Italian.
More background information can be found on: http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Galileo_IOV/
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The emblems of the great cars are among the world's most recognized symbols. They are vivid and powerful reminders of the greatness of the cars they represent. To honor the 50 greatest cars of all time, the Franklin Mint issued this collection of 50 hand-enameled sterling silver ingots. Each ingot is crafted of sterling silver, and bears in hand-enameled colors, an authentic re-creation of the official marque or emblem of the cars. The emblem designs are deeply recessed into the polished surface of the ingots.
Each color is applied separately, one by one. The emblem re-creation is authentic and true to the original in both color and design. Where gold appears 24KT gold is used to embellish the ingots. The reverse of each ingot bears the name of the car and the country with which it is identified. The chest is crafted of solid oak and fitted with a transparent top.
50 ingots with booklet COA and display case. Full sets are very rare to find. The item "Franklin Mint automobile emblem Ingots sterling silver" is in sale since Saturday, December 05, 2015.
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I dreamed of a business that would allow me to unleash my creativity surrounded by a wonderful community of mindful entrepreneurs.
A business opportunity that would allow us the chance to find and write the story for our lives.
A story that for many might be the dream of financial independence through college or raising your kids. But for others might be the story of creating a thriving business that changes you and your family's future. A story of strength, of success and of finding something for you.
I'm proud of the business that Maruxi has become. And as we embark on this journey together, I'm excited to help you find the path that best suits your goals and lifestyle. I'm excited to see you write your story. To share in your successes – great and small, as we embrace this adventure.
My dream has truly become a wonderful adventure and we would look forward to helping you make yours come true.
Maria Gomez, Founder
In 2009 siblings Maria and Ruben created a small, artisan jewelry company to help Ruben through college. A year later, following the birth of her first baby, Maria found that the small get together and pop up shops she had started to run gave her a much needed connection to the wider community whilst leaving plenty of time to enjoy her new family.
This small jewelry company has created wonderful and rewarding opportunities. It allowed Maria and Ruben the chance to dream, to be present and to write their own story.
Tapping into a wide skillset, Maria and Ruben are launching Maruxi as an opportunity for others to connect, dream and create their own adventues. In Fairfax, Virginia, our growing Home Office Team is learning from the best to pass that expertise on to an exciting field of entrepreneurs.
Maruxi Mavens put their genuine belief and authenticity into our unique concept of community and mindfulness and are rewarded financially, personally and professionally.
A community to share and learn. Our mission is to be a jewelry brand that empowers mindful and creative entrepreneurs through social retail. We help you find and write your own adventure.
Our founder and globetrotter! She founded Maruxi to help her brother, Ruben, support himself through college. Later, as a mother of two, Maruxi gave her the opportunity to nurture her kids while still contributing to the family finances. She dreamed of offering the same opportunity to others.
Dreams do come true!
Maria has an MBA from Purdue University.
She can dream in German, think in Spanish and speak in English.
Ask her to tell you about all of the places she's traveled… but first sit down and grab a beverage because it'll take a while!
Co-founder, he is the head of operations, sponsoring and training. He brings more than seven years of experience in coaching, mentoring and sales.
Ruben has a Bachelor's degree in economics from George Mason University. He is a self-taught jewelry designer and is a wealth of knowledge for everything "Maruxi".
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After weeks and weeks of dueling stories about whether gas prices will continue to go up ahead of the July 4th holiday, the consensus seems to have settled on consumers paying more at the pump.
RELATED: Christie: Um… so what's going on with these rising gas prices?
According to Gas Buddy, which as late as last week was proclaiming a drop in the highest gas prices drivers have seen in four years, motorists hitting the road to celebrate the July 4 holiday will be shelling out an average of $2.90 per gallon, the highest Independence Day gas prices since 2014, when the national average hit $3.66 per gallon.
"Oil has surged over 10 percent just in time for summer's busiest travel holiday, costing motorists over $1 billion more than last year," Patrick DeHaan, a GasBuddy analyst, said in a news release. "All the ingredients exist for the national average to inch closer to $3 per gallon, just in time for the second half of the summer."
But whether that will cause drivers to curtail or even change their travel plans is altogether another question; and most analysts don't believe it will. They expect a record-breaking number of Americans to travel by car this holiday, and traffic to be at its worst on Tuesday in the late afternoon.
AAA, which has tracked travel numbers over Fourth of July for the last 18 years, reports that the number of on-the-road travelers will be up 5 percent from 2017. That's despite gas prices going up an average of 62 cents across the country from a year ago.
Again, we are still pretty far from the 2014 national average and most analysts don't believe motorists will be jarred into changing their driving habits until the price hits the psychological threshold of $3 per gallon.
They might not have to wait for long. Higher prices are expected to hang around all summer. After five-straight weeks of prices dropping, gas prices are likely to increase again as oil prices surged to $73 per barrel lat Thursday, the highest since 2014. The U.S. State Department ordered buyers to curb their oil purchases from Iran by November. In addition, OPEC's smaller-than-expected oil production increase last week fueled speculation that global inventories will continue to drop, and a government report showed U.S. oil inventories dropped three times as much as expected as total petroleum exports from the U.S. hit a new record high.
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he had received assurances from King Salman of Saudi Arabia that the kingdom will increase oil production, "maybe up to 2,000,000 barrels" in response to turmoil in Iran and Venezuela. Key OPEC member Saudi Arabia acknowledged the call took place, but mentioned no production targets.
Trump wrote on Twitter that he had asked the king in a phone call to boost oil production "to make up the difference…Prices to (sic) high! He has agreed!"
A little over an hour later, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported on the call, but offered few details.
"During the call, the two leaders stressed the need to make efforts to maintain the stability of oil markets and the growth of the global economy," the statement said.
It added that there also was an understanding that oil-producing countries would need "to compensate for any potential shortage of supplies." It did not elaborate.
Well, there you go. We'll have to see whether the Saudis honor any agreement with the president. And even if they do, whether it will have the desired effect of pushing down gas prices.
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Regardless, even with high gas prices, most motorists aren't likely to curtail their travel during the most popular summer holiday, due to its appeal and rich tradition celebrating the nation's birthday.
AAA says that the Fourth of July falling on Wednesday this year has given travelers more flexibility to schedule trips either the weekend before or after the holiday. That could account for the increase is drivers this year.
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When it came time to determine how Thermo would communicate, we developed a set of guidelines based on the Laws of Thermodynamics. These laws help guide our values and work.
Thermo's Laws can be seen in our work. When you can't see our work, you can see them in the Thermo mascot, Hopper.
Thermo's Laws can be seen in our work. When you can't see our work, you can see them in the Thermo mascot, Hopper. Part scientist, part developer, Hopper lives in all of Thermo data centers, protecting them from malware and viruses. Most often you can find Hopper with our team of Thermo Physicists staying up to date in everything cloud.
We named Hopper after the famed computer programming pioneer, Grace Hopper. As the "Admiral of the Cyber Seas" in the U.S. Navy, Grace and her team were the first to coin the term "debugging" after identifying a moth as the cause of a malfunctioning relay.
Grace once said her greatest accomplishment was in encouraging others to try new things: "They come to me… and say, 'Do you think we can do this?' I say, 'Try it. I'll back you up.'"
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Some people prefer pre-bound books; others want to use looseleaf in 3-ring binders.
Sometimes, cost-saving is the primary concern. If you wish to compare the cost of buying pre-printed books with printing PDF files do this math and compare the results:
- Preprinted book cost = price of the book + shipping.
- Printing a PDF cost = price of the PDF + cost of printing + cost of binding (if any).
To figure out how much it will cost to print the books from a PDF, multiply the number of pages (this information is included in the product description on our web store) and figure out how much it costs per page to print at home or at a copy center. Copy centers charge different rates, so check with a couple to confirm their rates.
All the pages are black-and-white. It usually saves a little money to print on both sides.


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This article will familiarize you with the definition, advantages and downsides of Data Communication Expertise (ICT). Most well-liked applied sciences had been micro-worlds (computer environments had been learners may explore and construct), simulations (pc environments where learner can play with parameters of dynamic systems) and hypertext. One other prominent critic of technology is Hubert Dreyfus , who has published books akin to On the Web and What Computers Nonetheless Cannot Do.
It prepares college students for technical working environments: Students are taught how to use computer systems and numerous technological tools which could be of great benefit after they complete faculty and start making use of for jobs. (Cat 7 and 9) – Means production tools†and specifically designed software†therefor integrated into installations for growth†or for a number of phases of productionâ€.
We apply know-how in nearly all issues that we do in our lives, we use know-how at work, in communication, transportation, making food, extracting and securing data, working a company and plenty of more duties, just about everywhere. A digital business is a corporation that incorporates digital know-how to create income and results by way of innovative methods, products, processes and experiences.
Practically every part that has modified the day-to-day lives of people over the last 10,000 years is a few form of technology. Classroom Technology & Occasions presents comprehensive media support and providers to students, school and employees. On this context, it's the current state of humanity's knowledge of the right way to mix sources to supply desired merchandise, to resolve problems, fulfill wants, or fulfill wants; it includes technical methods, skills, processes, strategies, tools and uncooked materials.
It is the foundation for a lot of sorts of business functions for Business Efficiency Management, Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Monetary Reporting, Analysis, Simulation Models, Information Discovery, and Knowledge Warehouse Reporting. Community safety parts include: a) Anti-virus and anti-adware, b) Firewall, to dam unauthorized access to your network, c) Intrusion prevention programs (IPS), to determine fast-spreading threats, equivalent to zero-day or zero-hour assaults, and d) Virtual Non-public Networks (VPNs), to offer secure distant access.


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Multifocal lenses have multiple uses, so that you can see objects at varying distances using different lens corrections. A bifocal offers two different viewing fields (near and far). Progressives and trifocals offer three different viewing fields (near, arms-length, and far). Bifocals and trifocals have visible lines that separate the different areas of the lens. A progressive lens is a trifocal lens without lines; the top portion of the lens if for viewing distance objects, the middle section is for objects at arm's length, and the bottom section is for reading.
There are three basic types of multifocal lenses:
Bifocals: provide two vision zones separated by a visible line. The bottom segment (often "half-moon" in shape) corrects for near or reading distances while the remainder of the lens corrects for distance vision.
Trifocals: offer three vision zones separated by visible lines. The upper area is for distance vision, the middle segment provides intermediate vision for distances between 2 and 7 feet, and the bottom segment holds the reading prescription.
Progressives: also referred to as "no-line bifocals". These lenses are similar to trifocals in that they have 3 different prescription areas for near, intermediate, and distance vision. Progressives differ from bifocals and trifocals in that the different zones are not separated by visible lines, but rather offer a natural, "progressive", transition between the different powers on the lens. This eliminates the problem of "image jump" associated with lined multifocals and presents a more attractive appearance.
Your eye doctor will discuss the benefits of these choices with you during your eye exam. However, you should make this decision based on your own lifestyle. Multifocal lenses are convenient because you don't need to remove or change eyeglasses in order to read.
Some people prefer progressive lenses because they do not like other people to see the line
Getting accustomed to this kind of lens can be difficult, and you must have proper instruction by an eyecare professional. For example, the way to use multifocal lenses is to look down with your eyes, not with your head.
Nowadays, multifocal wearers have lots of options. They include special glasses for computers and other tasks that take place at the intermediate range, as well as lenses for reading distance and special combinations for unique work situations. You should ask you eye doctor which lens option is right for you


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I hope this letter finds your hands, friend. My latest travels have brought me to Stros M'Kai and no one here has seen your sister for three months. I fear the worst. I feel obligated to stay for a few weeks. I will be at the Draggin Tale Inn, should you return.


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Her color is called 'sorrel' in quarter horse world and 'chestnut' in the Arabian horse world.
In the direct sunlight it ranges from bright copper penny to darker shades of copper.
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It's gardening season, once again. If you are an avid gardener, the spring finally allows you to escape into your seasonal hobby. Don't allow yourself to fall into a gardening rut, however. Perhaps you are growing bored of tending to the familiar stock of perennials lining your sidewalk. Once a garden is planned, it is easy to fall into a pattern. But there is no reason not to experiment, if you have the space. A classic pergola is a handsome addition to any garden or green space. While these awnings are comely, they also provide the additional benefit of dappled shade, and a respite from the summer sun.
The History of the Pergola
Pergolas originated in medieval times, where springy willow was woven into an arching pathway on which climbing plants were grown. These leafy tunnels were intended as shelter from the elements. During the Renaissance, the pergola became larger and more dramatic, utilizing dramatic stone pillars in place of woven branches. The pergola went out of vogue briefly, while more naturalistic designs gained in popularity. In the 20th century, the pergola returned and has remained a mainstay in contemporary garden designs. Modern pergolas are free standing structures, usually made of wood, which may or may not be adorned with climbing plants.
Benefits of a Pergola
The main benefit of a pergola is the classic, tasteful beauty it provides. A naked pergola will create a lovely patterned shade in the summer time, while a pergola that has climbing vines trained onto it will create more complete protection from the sun. No matter how you choose to adorn a pergola, the shape of it will add some structure to an open space, creating sort of an open-air living room. Like any good design, a well-placed pergola will enhance the aesthetic feel of a yard or garden, creating an eye-pleasing accent.
Getting a Pergola
Many outdoor supplies stores offer pergola kits, which are exactly what they sound like. These come pre-packaged with all of the pieces cut and ready for assembly. While this is easy and relatively cost effective, it also creates a sort of formulaic, cookie cutter look. Only a custom built pergola will truly enhance your space, because it will be built with your individual space in mind.
Enlisting a Contractor
A contractor can assist you in designing a pergola that fits your needs. There are many choices to keep in mind, from placement and wood choice, to overall look. After the pergola is finished, there are enough creative questions to keep you occupied, such as choosing the right plants to adorn your new piece. It might be wise to leave the actual construction up to the experts.
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Receptos, the San Diego-based startup with an eye toward capturing super high-res images of an important class of new drug targets, has found itself a new CEO from the Bay Area who happened to sell his last company to Abbott Laboratories for $722 million.
Faheem Hasnain, the former chief executive of Redwood City, CA-based Facet Biotech, has been named the new CEO of Receptos. He replaces interim chief executive Bill Rastetter, who will keep his other title as chairman of the board. Rastetter, of course, is a legendary guy in San Diego, having been the longtime CEO of Idec Pharmaceuticals, and now a partner with Venrock Associates.
We broke the news about Receptos in November 2009, when it raised its first $25 million from Venrock Associates, Arch Venture Partners, Flagship Ventures, and Lilly Ventures. The company, a spinoff from The Scripps Research Institute, is seeking to capture the first high-resolution crystal structure images of certain spaghetti-like targets on cells, known as G-protein coupled receptors. These are highly complex proteins that snake inside and outside of cells, and it is especially tricky to develop specific drugs to hone in on them. Even so, about 30 to 40 percent of all pharmaceuticals worldwide hit these targets, including best-sellers for depression, allergies, and high blood pressure.
Before Hasnain's stint at Facet Biotech and PDL Biopharma, he spent four years at Biogen Idec, ultimately as an executive vice president in charge of the oncology/rheumatology strategic business unit. Receptos was founded with a lot of key people who have Biogen Idec on their resumes, so presumably Hasnain is at least familiar with the people involved.
Receptos says on its website that it intends to bring its first drug candidate into clinical trials in 2010, although today's statement says it will be in 2011. "I have been very impressed with the team's execution of an aggressive first year strategic plan, and greatly look forward to collaborating with them to move our first product into the clinic in 2011," Hasnain said in a statement.


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Facebook fan page. Now what do you do with it? I've seen bloggers set up fan pages and promptly forget about them. No feed, no updates, nothing. What a waste! Fan pages can add dimension and value to your blog if you know what to put on them. Here's how to create a dynamic fan page that gets "liked" rather than hidden:
What do fan pages offer bloggers, anyway? Your Facebook fan page is another way to get your brand (your blog's name, your logo, etc.) in front of readers or potential readers. It's a way to remind distractable readers that your blog is valuable and relevant to their lives.
More importantly, though, is what fan pages offer their fans. Consider why you "friend" people on FB:
- To see what they're up to.
- To communicate with them.
Forget about what your fan page looks like to you when you visit it to add an update. Consider instead how your updates show up for your fans within their Facebook streams. Your updates show up on their turf, after all.
As a Facebook user, what do you like to see show up in your home stream? What prompts you to click "Like" vs. "Hide"? Updates full of relevance and value, that's what. I want the pages I "fan" to offer me something that the blog doesn't, whether it's additional commentary, personal tidbits from the author or something else. If a fan page provides value, it stays in my stream. If it doesn't, I hide it. By enriching the FB user's experience, you're adding value to your brand and building brand loyalty.
Content ideas for your fan page:
- Your blog's feed or hand-posted links to posts on your blog. I actually prefer to hand-post links to select articles I post rather than simply to pull the feed from my blog. That way, I can write a little note to go with each link that tells fans what they article has to offer. If you post frequently, beware of flooding your fans' streams with your chatter.
- Interesting, fun links to articles related to your blog's niche
- Questions for your fans. Invite conversation. Ask them about their experiences with issues or products you mention on your blog. Respond when they write on your wall. Keep it light. Make it personal
- Notes about the blogger (that's YOU!) that might not make it onto the blog
- Additional thoughts or follow up about a post you wrote. Ask fans what they thought of your post
- Photos or videos related to your posts. Or how about a photo of you hard at work on your blog?
- A vlog, perhaps?
- Contests that can only be entered on FB
- Papa Johns: Sometimes they offer free pizza to their fans! Lots of interaction on this page. I can tell the company invests time in it. Lots of photos. Good use of tabs.
- U2: Listen to music, watch videos. Site includes a calendar of upcoming concert dates and appearances.
- Perpetual Kid: Site has a friendly feel. Owner posts videos, links, photos of the products they review in action, and more.
- Parenting.com: Big magazine interacts with readers in a way they can't in print. Friendly, informal tone. Lots of "tips" and invitations for fans to participate in contests, polls, etc.
Readers, what are your favorite Facebook fan pages?
Related reading:
5 Elements of a Successful Facebook Fan Page @ Mashable
5 Tips for Optimizing Your Brand's Facebook Presence @ Mashable
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Gary founded the company in 1994 as a sole proprietorship, and focused on lawn and garden maintenance. The business soon expanded into the installation aspects of the landscaping business and the company incorporated in 1997. He loves to work with customers to create unique and special landscape plans, that reflect the personality of the customer. Windy Point Services takes those plans and turns them into reality with the help of their staff of landscape professionals.
Gary is Electrical Engineer by profession and is board certified Professional Engineer in the state of Washington. He has been a practicing engineer since 1979. Gary's passion though, is landscaping and he has been working in the landscaping field for 45+ years. He loves all things pertaining to the garden and the landscaping field.
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Owned and operated by Jan and George Bahr, Roadhouse Nursery has been in operation since 1985. Located at 12511 Central Valley Road NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370, Roadhouse Nursery is situated just south of Island Lake and offers a quiet, country setting that the visitor can enjoy while viewing nursery products, Koi ponds, and garden pathways. Roadhouse specializes in custom and pre-made hanging baskets, trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetable starts, berry plants, fruit trees, and aquatic plants. Jan is a certified Horticulturist and member of the Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association (WSNLA).


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Lots of mu-law / u-law questions
There has been an uptick in posts to various groups recently about a very standard telephony format called mu-law or u-law.
This is one of the most common telephony formats and there are several tools that can be used to convert to this format – PC and Mac.
If you are on a PC, then most of the audio recording software that professionals are using will do the job – I personally use Adobe Audition.
For Mac, Switch from NCH works well and is pretty easy.
If you are new to telephony – here are a couple of caveats:
- The sound files use a low sample and bit rate in order to play them back over the phone – they will NOT sound good to your ears when compared to a regular file
- Always capture at a regular sample and bit rate of at least 44.1 and 16 bit.
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If you're working out a lot, it is essential to get a sufficient amount of protein, which means having protein with every meal, whether it be chicken, eggs, whey etc, but sometimes this isn't so tasty. So in my quest to make delicious meals healthy, i've got a lovely little pancake recipe for you to try. It's really simple and you can make it as healthy or naughty as you want with your choice of toppings.
You will need:
Serves 1
1/2 Banana
1 scoop of vanilla protein
100ml of milk
1/2 tsp of vanilla essence
1 Egg
30 Oats
1/2 tsp baking powder
1. Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
2. Pulse blend until smooth, if the mixture is too thick, add more milk.
3. Add oil to a hot pan and pour a small portion of the mix to the pan.
4. Once the bottom is set and golden brown ( a few minutes), flip and cook the other side for a few minutes.
5.Keep making pancakes to your ideal size and top with your choice of topping!


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Filling your closet with amazing high heel shoes doesn't have to brake your bank account.
High heels are the ultimate trendsetter when it comes to women's fashion. Unfortunately many designer heels are so expensive, you're ultimately afraid to wear them in case you scuff them. Why not give cheap heels a try. Don't worry, you don't have to dismiss quality for quantity. I was able to find you gorgeous heels at a huge discounts, a few are even by well known designers.
Having several pairs of cheap heels under $20 at your disposal, you'll have the perfect shoes for every occasion. What's there not to love? Act quick.. these amazing finds will not last long.
Here is a nice assortment of cheap heels for under $20:
Velvet Platform Pumps – Gorgeous platform pumps in multiple colors are a must have for every fashionista. These velvet, almond toes beauties are available in Black, Mustard, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Purple and Green Red for only $9.99. They're cheap enough to get a pair in every color!
Velvet Two-Piece Sandals – These gorgeous two-piece sandals in Mauve by designer Charlotte Russe are extra glamorous in a luxe, crushed velvet! A sleek ankle strap pairs with a covered stiletto heel for the perfect go-to shoe for date nights or special events! Wow, you can get them for only $11.99.
Slip On High Heels – This cute pair of heels is available in a variety of candy colors like besides the red shown above. Other colors are Silver, Gold, Light Blue, Purple, Black and Silver. They are comfortable and go with everything. A great asset to any shoe lovers wardrobe. Best of all, they're only $16.99.
Suede D'Orsay Pumps – Are you pumped for party season? You should be. These sueded D'Orsay stilettos will carry you through in style, from your very first spring get-together all the way to auld lang syne. What a great find for only $19.97.
Wanda World Strappy Sandals – Sleek. Sexy. Bold. The Wanda World features a sexy cut-out upper and slingback heel giving the shoe an exotic look. Rock these velvet beauties with a cocktail dress or a pair of dress shorts with a fitted crop top blouse or button down. At a 77% markdown they're now only $9.99.
As you can see, cheap heals under 20 dollars are not impossible to find.
Just keep in mind that these super amazing shoe finds are limited in size and color, so get them while they last. If they don't have in your size any longer, don't fret. New deals pop up all the time. Check back often as I share new shoe bargain finds on the Sexy Shoes Expert blog.
Let me know which cheap heels are your favorite in the comments below.


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This 15-floor, 112-suite residential development includes apartments, hotel suites, laundry facilities, a maintenance shop, an exercise room, and client office space.
In order to expedite the structural schedule, PCL self-performed the concrete work using high-flyer slab tables and crane hook time monitoring. This combination proved highly successful by bettering budgeted productivities that, in turn, saved the client money. PCL also suggested alternate materials and construction methods that improved the building while offsetting the costs of client changes.
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A Haryana politician named Rambilas Sharma insulted the Sikh beard after being asked a question about farming. A Sikh journalist asked the politician about compensation to farmers due to loss but he responded back by talking about the Sikh beard.
The comment of the politician was totally uncalled for as it had absolutely nothing to do with the question. Rambilas avoided the question by picking on the Sikh beard.
He stated to the journalist, 'your beard is tied while his (referring to the gentleman next to him) is tied.' The Sikh man standing next to him further insulted the community after he started laughing after the comment.
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Pauline Axtman, 81
Pauline Axtman
of Bremerton
Oct. 29, 1930
to Oct. 23, 2012
Pauline Axtman, 81, of Bremerton died Tuesday at Bremerton Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Selz, North Dakota to Jacob and Gertrude Selzler and educated in North Dakota. On October 18, 1948 Pauline married Fred Axtman of Bremerton in Selz, North Dakota.
The couple worked as farmers in North Dakota for 20 years, then owned and operated a laundromat in Bremerton for 16 years. They also owned and operated a fabric shop and Pauline operated her own interior decorating business.
Pauline loved to travel and entertain. She also enjoyed bowling, reading and card games. Pauline was an active member of YLI and Our LADY Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Bremerton and was instrumental in promoting the SCOPE Auction for Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.
Survivors include her five sons, Kenneth Axtman of Seabeck, Steven Axtman and his wife, Carol, of Silverdale, Ryan Axtman and his wife, Marcia, of Bremerton, Bruce Axtman and his companion, Kari Volyn, of Chicago, and Stanley Axtman and his wife, Carla, of Beaverton, Ore.; three daughters, Eileen Axtman of Redmond, Valerie Pihlstrom and her husband, Scott of SeaTac and Linda Hart and her husband, Don, of Bremerton; three brothers, James Selzler of Augusta, GA, Ronald Selzler of Ocean, NJ and Larry Selzler of Dilworth, MN and one sister, Marie O'Brien of Devil's Lake, ND.; 12 grandchildren, Brad, Craig, Peter, Patrick, Jennifer, Samantha, Carren, Evan, Cassidy, Reese, Christopher and Rachel; and 6 great grandchildren, Cameron, Tiana, Caleb, Kaylin, Hanna and Ally.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, her brother Steve and five sisters, Caroline, Barbara, Leona, Lorraine and Victoria.
A rosary will be said at 10:30 AM Wednesday October 31st at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Bremerton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial there at 11 AM and a reception in the church basement. A graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Bremerton.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton.
Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School, 1513 6th St. Bremerton, WA 98337 or to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 1117 North Callow Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98312


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Planning tea parties for children you have to remember tea parties are not just for girls anymore. Mixed gender tea parties are a way to use time when younger kids are on vacation from school or to occupy a rainy day. There are many ideas you can incorporate when creating a tea party for children the following are a few suggestions you may want to try.
Tea Party Decorations
When planning a mixed gender tea party try not to incorporate a lot of flowers and pastels. Little girls and young boys both enjoy the characters from the movie "Cars" and "Toy" story. These characters can be incorporated into a tea party setting. If you plan to purchase a children tea party set look for gender neutral characters or decorative tea sets that will make everyone feel comfortable.
Refreshments to Serve
Small bowls of individual wrapped candy, grapes, and orange slices make good refreshment for a tea party for children. They also act as decorations for the tea party table. Plan on serving finger sandwiches made of peanut butter and jelly, ham and cheese or crackers with peanut butter or cheese are easy and wholesome items to serve at a child's tea party. They are easy to make and shouldn't allow for much of a mess while the children are having their tea party.
Ice tea or pink lemonade make excellent beverage suggestions when planning for a children tea party. A powdered drink mix is also a nice beverage to serve for a tea party for children.
Tea Party Attire
When inviting children for a tea party encourage the children to dress up for the tea party in a costume of their choice. Whether it is a Spiderman costume or princess attire encourage the children to use a little imagination. If a more formal children tea party is desired then instruct them of the dress code and what they should wear when planning the tea party.
A tea party for children is a great way to teach children socialization skills. Depending on the age of the children you can plan for a tea party that can be informal and fun or one that is structured and formal yet still fun. Either way you and the children will have a wonderful time once you plan a tea party for children.


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Because people are living longer, seniors often are advised by financial experts to keep a large portion of their holdings in the stock market, to fund what could be a very long retirement.
Unlike savings accounts, which typically pay low interest rates, the stock market offers investors an opportunity to grow their cash holdings at a rate higher than the pace of inflation. However, that opportunity brings added risk. When it comes to the stock market, there are no guarantees.
During 2017, the stock market soared, but giddy investors got a wake-up call earlier this month when the market underwent a sharp correction. Periodic setbacks are easy to shrug off when you're 30, 40, or even 50. However, as you near retirement, it becomes more important to protect your money, since you may need to access those investments before they have time to recover.
If the market takes a major dip, you may not be able to wait years for it to bounce back before you start withdrawing money in retirement. Matt Hylland, an investment adviser based in North Liberty, Iowa, advises caution.
"The stock market is volatile and can take years or even decades to recover from losses," he said. "Seniors invested too heavily in the stock market could be forced to withdraw their savings at a time when stock prices are depressed, and therefore take out a larger portion of their portfolio than may be sustainable."
Deciding how much of your portfolio to invest as you approach retirement can be a difficult call. There is no single strategy that works for everyone. Things to consider include your tolerance for market downturns, your life expectancy, and your ability to live on your on your savings without income from investments.
People who haven't accumulated enough money to retire on schedule may be tempted to take bigger stock market investment risks to make up for lost time. This can be the right decision, but only if you're prepared for market setbacks.
Dealing with increased longevity
James Barnash, a financial advisor in Buffalo Grove, Ill., said as life expectancies have increased, relying on the stock market to provide adequate retirement income has become more common. With savings accounts offering little incentive in the way of interest rates, "it has been hard not to look at the stock market as the tool to use," he said.
Although there's no single investment strategy that works for everyone, he recommends that seniors begin by considering "the rule of 100." This approach requires you to subtract your age from 100. The result is a conservative recommendation for how much of your portfolio should be invested in stocks. For example, if you're age 65, you'd want 35% of your total retirement portfolio invested in stocks.
Brett Gottlieb, an investment adviser in Carlsbad, Calif., says this approach makes sense for prudent investors.
"The concern with going more aggressive than this is, as the market corrects or a bear market begins, you may not have enough time to ride the cycle all the way through and… losses could impact your planning goals," he said.
Looking beyond the stock market
Savings expert Ken Tumin of DepositAccounts.com dislikes the uncertainty of the stock market, preferring savings accounts and CDs, despite the current low interest rates. In order to avoid feeling pressured to invest heavily in stocks, he suggests that seniors focus on creating large savings accounts before they retire.
If you can live on income from a combination of savings, a pension, Social Security benefits, or other sources, owning stocks becomes purely optional. If you don't have the stomach for stock market fluctuations, you're free to leave such risks to others.
Aside from the financial burdens, taking on too much risk can take a personal toll, warns Tumin. "Some people can't sleep at night with a large portion of their money in a roller coaster stock market investment," he said.
If you need extra income from stock market investments to fund your retirement, make sure you have enough cash set aside to cover unexpected near-term expenses. If you're forced to take money from your investments for emergencies, you may spend down your portfolio too quickly. And be aware that if you tap into investments ahead of schedule, the additional income could place you in a higher tax bracket.
Working longer
Some financial experts advise seniors who worry about having enough money to pay for their retirement to simply to work a few years beyond the traditional retirement age of 65, health permitting. The best solution may be to stay with your current employer and delay retirement, said Barnash.
"With retirement lasting for two or more decades, many seniors don't have enough to keep them busy anyway, so working longer, saving more, maybe delaying Social Security for a few more years all can add to a more secure, enjoyable retirement," he said.
A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economics Research found that delaying retirement by just three to six months can have the same effect on your retirement standard of living as saving an additional 1% of your salary for the previous 30 years.
Citing a 2016 report from the Stanford Center on Longevity, CBS News reported that in 2012 almost one-third of Americans between age 65 and 69 were working at least 10 hours per week. That marks an increase of 26% since 2000. The report also noted that 17% of Americans age 70 to 74 were working in 2012, an increase of 42% over 2000.
Barnash acknowledged that health concerns may limit the ability of some people to work beyond the traditional retirement age. For people in such circumstances, he suggests looking into part-time jobs if possible.
But the fact is, none of us knows what the future holds and if working longer will be a realistic option later in life – so it's best to start saving now.
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As first reported at the Legal Writing Prof blog (and with a Hat Tip to star legal writing professor Linda Edwards), Billy Collins' poem Introduction to Poetry "holds well as an analogy for teaching 1Ls to read cases."
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When I was studying poetry at BU, we read that poem. It's always been one of my favorites. Still, I never really thought about it as applicable to cases until you and Professor Edwards brought this up, so good call on that.
(Still, perhaps if the courts wrote in clearer language, we'd be able to follow Collins' advice a bit better 🙂 )
This is a great poem!
It is a lovely poem. It speaks to interpretation generally, and we should confront the possibility that lawyers sometimes may be law torturers more than law explorers.
Wow – you are spot on in analogizing this poem to 1Ls reading and understanding cases.
When I was studying poetry at BU, we read that poem. It's always been one of my favorites.


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Buck and TOPS CSAR-T Full Line of Tactical Knives
The Buck and Tops collaboration has been one of the most exciting new knives we saw last year. It is all "beef" with a super strong blade and handle configuration. This year, 2011, Buck is offering an enlarged selaction for this series. Included is an economy model, a rescue model, and a fixed blade. We think these will really be big news
Here is the description from our site and from TOPS for the original model:
The CSAR-T is a full size, working folding knife that was produced in collaboration between Buck Knives and TOPS Knives. It shows the best characteristics of both companies. It has the stout, solid engineering of the TOPS brand and the meticulous manufacturing of Buck. The CSAR-T features a hex opening that can take a bit/socket attachment. Attachments are not included, only the opening that can take one, but standard tools should work. It also comes with a high quality Nylon sheath. Handle measure 4.8″ and the pocket clip is reversible.
* *ATS-34 Steel 3.4″ Blade, Glass Bead-Blasted
* *Modified Tanto 3.4″ Blade, 0.175″ Thick
* *Constructed With a 0.065″ Thick Liner
* *Rocky Mountain Tread G-10 Handle
* *Set of Hex Tools Sold Separately
* *Buck's Forever Warranty
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11 April 2018
Esperance Girls Academy held an Induction Team Building Day at Twilight Beach last Thursday the 5th of April. A total of 33 students attended and participated in surfing lessons, team sand castle building and a beach walk for health and well –being. A great time was had by all and the solidarity between the girls is stronger than ever. A big thanks to Mossy from Twilight Surf school as well as Julie, Colleen, Billie and Mia for coming and supporting our girls.


text: My husband was diagnosed with dementia a year ago at the age of 60. He hasn't worked for 8 years and has always been pretty lazy around the house, although he is capable of doing some tasks. He's ended up with just two jobs in the house, while I do everything else. He's supposed to empty the dishwasher every morning and once a fortnight put the recycling bags back in the cupboard. Is it a good idea for people with dementia to make some contribution to running a house if they're capable? I thought it was, but having to remind him again and again is getting me down and I think I might as well just do those tasks myself. Although his memory is poor, the issue is that he's rather be doing puzzles, watching TV or wandering about outside talking to strangers. He used to do a lot of our grocery shopping but was banned from our local supermarket and as he can't drive anymore, I now do the shopping as well. Am I being stupid or unfair in expecting him to contribute?


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Riders this past week: 9,411
Rider miles this past week: 89,822
Lindsay Lohan, who stars in the new movie Liz & Dick, was seen taking the subway to Sag Harbor to visit her father and sitting across from Daniel Day Lewis, who stars in the new movie Lincoln. They seemed not to notice
each other.
Along with many others, we have filed a complaint with LIPA about their not being able to restore power properly since Hurricane Sandy. The passengers do not notice this, however, at least half the time. We have taken small generators down to the platforms, which provide lighting on the platforms and in the token booths on alternate days, since the gasoline that powers the generators is only available to us on even days for some stations and odd days for other stations. To get the complete list of which days your platform has power, go to our website hamptonsubway.com and click on "let there be light." There is no generator power to the escalators to the platforms, though, so whenever you come, though the escalators appear not to be working, we have posted signs on them which say STAIRS, so they are still considered working, just not escalators.
If lighting is provided on the platforms because of our generators, down in the tunnels between the platforms, it is not. The tunnels are dark, and the subway trains go very slow because directly in front of each one of them is a man swinging a lantern looking out for the backs of other trains they might come upon, and the trainmen don't want to run these folks over. So just be patient. You will get there eventually.
Because of the lighting of the platforms on Day Three, when for the first time we located volunteer employees not too scared to go down there and start the generators up, we have allowed beggars, peddlers and musicians to return to the system, but only on the platforms. Enjoy the music, put your dimes and nickels into the hats of the beggars and buy the medals, postcards and American flags being offered by the peddlers. It's just like normal until you get into the tunnels but then it is too dark to see anything anyway.
Environmentalists have discovered two groups of animals that are on the endangered list living in our tunnels. One group consists of a den of rare Bavarian Tunnel Rats who have been located in a storage room on the north side of the tunnel connecting Water Mill and Bridgehampton. The other group consists of a coven of flightless black saber-toothed hawks that have been found living in a storage room on the south side of the same tunnel, directly across from the rats.
At the present time, the two groups are fighting with each other on the tracks between them in some kind of territorial dispute. As they are endangered species, no humans are allowed to interfere, touch or harm them.
So the fight goes on. The environmentalists are just hoping and praying that one or the other of the groups is not completely wiped out. These are the only two places these species are known to exist.
Hampton Subway took a huge financial hit last week when our investment in a new under construction subway system on Staten Island was totally wiped out by Superstorm Sandy. Compared to other problems there, though, this is nothing.


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Introduced in 1970, CORELLE is recognised worldwide for its legendary strength and durability. The first of its kind when developed, CORELLE glass dinnerware's underlying technology was an achievement of Corning Glass Works R&D scientists. Corelle® offered two revolutionary guarantees to consumers. First, the brand promised to replace any dinnerware that broke, chipped, stained or cracked within the first two years of normal use, without requiring proof of purchase. Second, Corelle® committed to pattern continuity—a feature extremely important to consumers. Even today, Corelle® tests and refreshes its design portfolio based on extensive consumer research.
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53 years ago today was the fatal airplane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa that took the lives of all on board including Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and 'The Big Bopper' Richardson. Read more in this USA Today article.
The event has been memorialized near Clear Lake and the Surf Ballroom, and also in the song 'American Pie' by Don McLean.
Someday I should go see the memorial…..such a sad thing….
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TRACT Therapeutics has successfully completed the Phase I Kidney trial utilizing the patient's own T regulatory cells after a kidney transplant. There were no serious adverse events attributable to the treatment and additional data analyzed showed signals toward efficacy. A manuscript entitled, "A Phase I Clinical Trial with Ex Vivo Expanded Recipient Regulatory T Cells in Living Donor kidney Transplants" was published in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS in 2018 and is provided as an attachment.
The Phase II Kidney clinical trial (3 arms, 120 subjects) study design and statistical plan was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will initiate enrollment in October 2019.
Plans to launch an FDA-approved Phase I Crohn's Disease trial in a single site is also scheduled for October 2019.
The Company's platform product, TregCel™, is capable of delivering expanded autologous T regulatory cells for a variety of autoimmune indications. A Phase I Autoimmune Hepatitis clinical trial was funded by a grant award and is in the process of obtaining FDA approval to initiate enrollment.
Please reference the timeline below for detailed information regarding the current status of TRACT Therapeutics clinical trials:
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, A Phase I Clinical Trial with Ex Vivo Expanded Recipient Regulatory T Cells in Living Donor Kidney Transplants" April 2018.