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Smallville: Martha Kent and Perry White's Return Shake Up Lois and Clark's Relationship
May 6, 2010 08:28 PM ET
by Natalie Abrams
This week's episode of Smallville brings together Lois Lane (Erica Durance) and Perry White (Michael McKean) for their first meeting, though Perry's return comes as a surprise to Clark as he shows up on the arm of his mother, Martha Kent (Annette O'Toole). TVGuide.com caught up with O'Toole and McKean — whose real-life married couple banter is hilarious — to get the details on the evolution of their characters since we last saw them and if they'll return for more next season. Plus: Who really is the Red Queen?
TVGuide.com: The Smallville fans are very excited to have Martha Kent back on the show. How does it feel returning?
Annette O'Toole: It's so great to come back. I love the people up there and it was really hard to leave them originally. There was a lot of hugging and kissing before we actually started work. I haven't actually done any TV or film since then, I've only been doing theater, so I thought, "When they say action, will I know what to do?" I did. [Laughs]
TVGuide.com: Michael, we haven't seen you since Season 3. How does it feel getting to play this iconic moment of Lois and Perry coming together?
Michael McKean: It's great. I grew up reading Superman comics. Actually in Season 2, mainly due to my wife's incessant bitching, they were talking about casting me as the principal of the high school, and it didn't work out because I had a scheduling problem. I'm so glad because now I get to be Perry White for God's sakes! I'm in the Daily Planet office, with the globe and everything. It was pretty intense. Plus, the fact of coming back after six years and seeing that Tom Welling has not aged a day [Laughs], it's kind of infuriating.
TVGuide.com: What you can tell us about how Lois and Perry will interact?
McKean: At first she's just this pretty girl that Clark has hooked up with, and gradually I start realizing that she's really sharp. She's the one-in-a-million kind of person who is born to knock over the ant hills and really see what's going on inside. She's a Woodward to my Bernstein, I guess.
O'Toole: You look a little more like Woodward. Taller.
McKean: I'm an old WASP is what you're saying.
O'Toole: Yeah, well. [Laughs]
McKean: There's a scene where I'm filling Lois in on something I'm working on and we realize there's a confluence there that maybe we're working on different aspects of the same story. It was a really fun scene to play.
TVGuide.com: Martha's role is definitely more than just being a mother now. She's a U.S. senator and a secret government operative. What do you think of this evolution?
O'Toole: It's fabulous! It's something she probably should've been doing all along. She was studying to be a lawyer, decided not to do that. She threw herself into her marriage and the farm, and then wanted to have a family, that didn't work out. She found this baby --
McKean: A super-baby! [Laughs]
O'Toole: Yeah, I love that she's always going to be his mother, and always going to put his interests ahead of everything else in her life, but she's got this other thing, too. When the kids grow up and leave, you've got to have your own life. She lost her soul mate, so I'm so glad that Martha has this. She's doing good things in Washington.
TVGuide.com: Is being the Red Queen a good thing? The promos seem to indicate that it's Martha.
O'Toole: I can't talk about that, but I can say that Martha is a force for good. She'll go as far as she thinks is necessary to protect Clark's secret.
McKean: How far would any woman go to protect her child?
O'Toole: That sounds like a good blurb for a Lifetime movie. We've been in that movie, haven't we?
McKean: I think so. [Laughs]
TVGuide.com: How will Perry and Martha's visit affect Lois and Clark's relationship?
McKean: It's definitely a turning point for Lois, and to a certain extent, it's a turning point for Perry as well. The impact will be seen down the line.
TVGuide.com: Is Martha against Clark revealing his identity to Lois?
O'Toole: No. She wants him to be happy. Martha's greatest wish is for her son to be normal and loved. She's not going to live forever, so she wants him to be happy.
TVGuide.com: Would Martha rather he put his relationship first or save the world first?
McKean: Why can't you have both?
O'Toole: It's like, can't a woman be a mother and have a career? [Laughs] Why can't you save the world and have a girlfriend?
TVGuide.com: Because Smallville has been renewed for Season 10, would either of you return next year?
O'Toole: No one has said a word to us.
McKean: We're going to have to see how they approach Season 10 and then we'll know. We're not being coy, by the way; we really don't know. [Whispers] We have to pretend we're not interested so they'll get serious [Laughs]. We're just teasing. We both have things lined up that we're planning on doing and we'll just see what's possible.
Are you excited for Martha and Perry's return?


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6 Ways to View and Extract Content from an MSI File
There are several ways to install software and also a number of different solutions to create the setup file for end users to get the product installed onto their systems. Inno Setup, InstallShield and NullSoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) are software that help create a setup installer, another is Microsoft's own Windows Installer. Known as MSI files because of the file extension, Windows Installer files are used extensively by Microsoft for updating and installing Windows and other related software, they also have issues such as MSI files not being usable in Safe Mode.
Windows Installer software components are integrated into Windows as standard and MSI packages can be used by system administrators and over networks for remote installations. Many other developers also use MSI installers to pack their programs, often an MSI is embedded inside an executable setup installer so it's usage is invisible to the end user. Sometimes even when the program itself might not necessarily need installation because there's only a few files, an MSI is used.
If you are having issues installing a software package as an MSI file or want to get at the files inside, perhaps to make the program portable, there are ways to do it.
Here we show you 6 solutions for viewing or extracting the contents of MSI install packages.
View and Extract MSI Files with an Archiver
Although an MSI installer file is more of a database than an archive, such as Zip or RAR, some archiving software can still read and extract the contents of an MSI file.
Probably the most popular free archiving utility, 7-Zip is able to read and extract the contents of an MSI file. As it behaves just like any other readable archive, you can simply right click on the file and choose 7-Zip -> Open archive to open the MSI for viewing.
With the 7-Zip window open, it's easy to extract the whole MSI or individual files/folders by dragging and dropping them from the window or using the Extract button. You can also do similar with the 7-Zip -> Extract context menu commands and extract the whole contents of the installer to a folder.
HaoZip is a free archiver from China and looks a little like WinRAR in it's layout. It also includes several features like checksum viewer, batch picture converter, image viewer, trojan scanner, virtual disk and batch file renamer.
An MSI can be opened and extracted using the same methods as 7-Zip (context menu or drag and drop etc). We found that HaoZip is better at opening slightly trickier MSI installers, for example, the kavkis.MSI from Kaspersky Anti Virus includes an "external.cab" which contains a single DLL file. 7-Zip only shows you the DLL and nothing else, HaoZip on the other hand shows you the CAB itself and several other files from inside the MSI installer.
Other free archiving software such as Bandizip and paid offerings like WinRAR or PowerArchiver can also open MSI installer files but they don't really show or allow you to extract anything differently to the two archivers above.
View an MSI and Extract with a Dedicated Tool
A specialist tool to extract the contents of windows Installer files should be the most compatible and give the best results, here we look at some dedicated MSI extractors.
Universal Extractor
Universal Extractor is a tool we've mentioned many times before because it's great for unpacking many different types of installer file, including NSIS, InstallShield, Inno Setup and of course Windows installer (MSI). A Russian based fork has updated the interface and third party unpackers used by the original program. After installing Universal Extractor unpack an MSI file by using the right click menu entry or drop the file onto the main window.
It will prompt you that it supports 4 extract methods; MSI Administrative Installer (standard Command Line argument), MsiX extraction (Microsoft command line tool), MSI TC Packer extraction (Total Commander plugin) and JSWare unpacker Extension (Oneclick MSI Unpacker script from JSWare). If the selected method does not seem to work, simply rerun Universal Extractor and select an alternative method. Universal Extractor only extracts all the files in an MSI package and doesn't allow you to view what is inside the MSI package.
Less MSIérables
A portable and free utility which is designed specifically for the task of viewing and extracting files from MSI packages is Less MSIérables, also known as LessMSI. In addition to extracting files, the program also has a couple of other tabs, one to view the data tables from the package, and another tab to view the summary information stored inside the package (dates, languages, version numbers, publisher etc).
Simply browse or drop an MSI onto the window and the contents will be shown. All files can be selected for extraction or you can multi select with the mouse and the Shift or Ctrl keys. We found LessMSI very effective at reading and extracting more tricky MSI files where archivers and tools like Universal Extractor all failed to read the whole contents. An option to add a right click context menu entry to Explorer is in Edit -> Preferences.
MSI Unpacker by JSWare
JSWare make a few useful MSI related tools to aid in their viewing and unpacking. In addition to the MSI Unpacker tool portable executable mentioned here, they also have an HTA webpage based script and also a VBScript which is used as one of the options in Universal Extractor. Simply run the program and drop an MSI onto the window or click the button to browse for a file.
Pressing "Get Installer info" will populate the bottom pane with all the names and file versions inside the MSI, "Unpack Installer file" extracts all the files to the default or a custom chosen folder. As MSI packages can add to or edit the system registry, the "Show Registry Settings" button will display a list of all registry entries that would be affected by running the install, the list of entries can be copied to the clipboard from the right click or Edit menu. A list of files in the MSI can be copied the same way.
Extract an MSI File Using the Command Line
Because Windows Installer files are built to allow silent installations and administrative installs, it make sense to have a good command line interface. Windows has the ability to allow the MSI file contents to be extracted using the Command Prompt or via a script. Simply open the Run box (Win+R) or a Command Prompt and type msiexec to get a list of arguments.
Thankfully the syntax to unpack an MSI file is pretty simple, the following can be inserted into the Run box, Command Prompt or your own script.
msiexec /a pathtoMSIfile /qb TARGETDIR=pathtotargetfolder
The "/qb" argument tells the installer to display a simple UI while unpacking, if you wish to make the process completely silent use "/qn" instead.
If you find yourself needing to extract MSI files fairly regularly, it's also easily possible to add an entry into the Windows Explorer Context Menu so you can extract the file at the click of a button. Download the Zip file below, open it and double click the Add_MSI_Extract_Context.reg file to import the data into your registry.
Download MSI_Extract_Context.zip
Now right click on an MSI and you'll get a new option in the Explorer menu. To remove this menu entry again use the Remove_MSI_Extract_Context.reg in the Zip.
The contents will be extracted to a new folder at the same location as the MSI file with the name "[MSIfilename] Extracted". If you receive an error while trying to use Windows Installer from the command line, you may have to use one of the dedicated tools above instead.
Editor's Note: Although all of these above methods can extract most MSI files with ease, getting all the files from packages with embedded CAB files and other slightly tricky methods causes most tools to miss some or even all of the files contained inside. We found Less MSIérables to produce the best results and get more files than any other method. If you can't seem to get the files you expect, try LessMSI.

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Charles Town Races held its biggest meet of the year on April 16th with six stakes races on the card. It had been raining off and on for the past two weeks and Saturday evening we had torrential downpours with tornado warnings. I thought I left plenty of time to get there but I had to take multiple detours because of washed out roads and missed the first race. Both the first and second races were delayed because of lightning, with the second going off 50 minutes behind schedule. But they shortened the time between races and were back on schedule by the big race, the 10th. Please contact me if you are interested in photos from the night.
The track was labeled "sloppy" and they weren't kidding. Luckifee and Travis L. Dunkelberger won the second race while it was still thundering. I'm glad I wasn't the tallest object out on that flat oval, wearing metal shoes no less.
Travis L. Dunkelberger was on a hot streak. He won three races, including the Webb Snyder Stakes on Immortal Eyes and they set a track record. The race was 4 1/2 furlongs – I didn't even know that Thoroughbreds ran that short a distance, it was practically a Quarter Horse race!
A Maryland bred mare, Sweet Goodbye, won the $250,000 TVG Sugar Maple Stakes race with J.D. Acosta up.
The main race of the night was the $1m Charles Town Classic. This is the third year that it has been run and this year it was designated a Grade 3 stakes race. This was especially historic because in the 78 years since its founding there has never been a graded stakes race at Charles Town. The only sad note was that being a graded stakes race changed the entry criteria and Researcher, the horse that won the first two years and set a track record, was unable to get in. I thought he should have gotten an automatic slot as the reigning champion. But it was still a very exciting race and was the first non-Breeders' Cup race since 2006 to have a field of 10 or more horses that had all won graded stakes races.
The winner was Duke of Mischief. Here he is going down to the start with jockey Joe Bravo. I wish I knew the pony rider's name.
I mostly watch steeplechase and turf races and the handful of times I've been to Charles Town have mostly seen low level claiming races. Black type stakes winners running on dirt, even if sloppy, showed the sport at a whole other level. I was actually standing on the track and these horses were blazing past me. Duke of Mischief was flying as he crossed the finish line more than two lengths ahead of Game On Dude. Joe Bravo had a big smile as he went by.
Joe was rightfully very pleased with the performance!


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Mateja Petje Stress Remedies
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Mateja Petje Stress Remedies-Being the best
Are you stressed out? Do you feel like you have no life and you end up taking care of everyone else but yourself? We women are often trying to be the best at everything! The best mom, the best wife, the best daughter, the best co-worker and the best employee and yes even the best friend. You know what you need right? Mateja Petje Stress Remedies! So read on Dear Reader!
Unfortunately, many women lose themselves in the process and in their quest to be the best! Too frequently the result is often resentment and the lack of rest causes you to be over tired and feeling irritable and depressed. Also, while improvements in technology have simplified many tasks, quite a lot of people have difficulty disconnecting from their cell phones, iPod, smart phones and social media. We're being bombarded with massive amounts of content coming towards us non stop in the Information Age we're in.
However, don't despair. Taking an honest look at your life is the first step to creating the life you want where you will experience more joy, peace of mind and yes, even better productivity at your work or your career. Boundaries between life and work are now more blurred than ever however you need to figure out how to find a happy medium. There is a Zen saying "Wherever you go, there you are." Our level of stress has more to do with our response to events than the event or job itself.
Mateja Petje Stress Remedies-Integrate self-care & fun
Growing up in Europe, I feel that I have received some advantages because I learned early in my life that it cannot be just about all work and no fun. Even as a 23 year old starting my career, I was entitled to a minimum of 18 paid vacation days and unlimited sick time. Things have changed with Slovenia now becoming a part of more capitalistic, western approach, due to being a part of the European Union (since 2005) however those values have stayed with me.
Even though I have been working hard and have been investing in my personal and professional life, SELF-CARE has always been important to me and I have been always on the lookout for ways to integrate self-care and fun in my life and have helped my clients to do the same.
Mateja Petje Stress Remedies-Apply right away
Here are some of suggestions that you can apply to your life right away:
1. Think about if your current job is what you truly care about. True, in this economy it may not be as easy to find a more suitable job. However make an honest assessment of the situation and if the answer is "no", create a vision of what kind of job you truly do want. What kind of company do you want to work for? What are some of the most important things? Work environment? Benefits? Flexibility? Time off? Ask yourself these questions.
2. If you do decide you need to stay at your current job or if you are a business owner figure out what specific changes you need to make to feel happier. Do you need to have an honest conversation with your manager? Do you need to delegate more? Maybe your employer would consider having you work from home a couple of days a week?
3. Focus on the positive. If you constantly dwell on the negative that's how your life will look like. So focus on the positive!
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4. Take breaks and especially take time for your lunch. You will be more productive by taking time to re-energize and maybe even take a walk around the block. (That includes taking a break from cell phones and iPods!)
5. Instead of dealing with stress and anxiety by consuming too many caffeinated drinks and pastries, grab fresh fruit or a fruit smoothie & some nuts.
6. Seek support. We all need times to have somebody listen to us. Take time out and find the support you need.
7. Just BREATHE! Adopt stress relief techniques such as yoga and guided meditation. Practice staying in the moment. When you work, focus on the tasks at hand. When you relax, just focus on that specific moment whether it is drinking a cup of tea, enjoying a sunset or playing with your children.
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text: I'm not sure if anyone else will find this info useful, but I know I would have liked to have had it before retrofitting next gen seats into my Model S as a DIY project. All the info I could find on the subject effectively said to not attempt it. The service bulletin on the subject makes it clear that it is more involved than just removing the old seats and bolting in the new ones, which is a simple, straightforward process. The difficulty is in updating the PSRCM (airbag control module) and build options as outlined in the service bulletin, as well as installing "tethers" between the front door panels and the door itself (presumably to keep the panel from coming loose if the seat airbags deploy). None of the preceding was insurmountable, but it was a bit of a pain to accomplish. So, I'll outline the process I used below in the hopes it helps someone. I know this is not for everyone, and undoubtedly there are those who will think it is irresponsible to undertake something like this. I'm addressing the ones who are like me and couldn't psychologically overcome the $7k price tag to upgrade two seats and who are willing to undertake the retrofit themselves and accept the responsibility for doing so. After all, Elon himself told @wk047 that hacking for good is a gift.... So, with that, I've outlined my experience in performing the retrofit myself below: 1) Sourced two next gen seats from a low mileage Model S that had light enough damage that the seat airbags did not deploy and swapped them out. 2) I bought the seats from "the rails up" so I wouldn't have to bother swapping over the seat memory module, power motors, etc. This made installation very easy, as it is a simple matter of removing and replacing 4 torx bolts and a couple of plugs per side. Swapping seats took less than an hour (I made sure power to the car was off, as I was unplugging the old seats and plugging in new ones). 3) Seats memory and power adjustments worked fine immediately without any error codes (notably, no SRS error codes). 4) As predicted by nearly every post I could find on the subject, Tesla was unwilling to install door tethers or reprogram the PSRCM / update build options. 5) I don't know if Tesla would sell the door "tethers" (and the associated rivets) or the template to an individual because I didn't try, but this process should be pretty easy and straightforward. I chose to take my car to a Tesla-approved body shop to have this part of the retrofit completed. I paid for one hour of labor plus the cost of the parts (total was less than $125). 6) Because Tesla would not reprogram the PSRCM to match the new seat type, I reached out to @Ingineer to reprogram mine. I had the older "F" model PSRCM, which, at the time, @Ingineer did not have the Recaro tables for, so I bought a newer "A" model PSRCM (for $125) out of the same car my seats came out of. He was able to program it for me so it matches my vehicle build options and my new Recaro seats. Removing the PSRCM is not hard, but takes a little patience. @Ingineer has a write-up on how to to do it, which I won't link to since it's not mine to do, but I found it helpful to use a Dewalt DWARAFS Right Angle Shaft (check Amazon and eBay) with a T30 bit (I think I used a 2" long but to get the clearance I needed) to remove/reinstall it. I also used a cheap nylon interior panel removal kit to keep from tearing up my interior (also on Amazon and eBay for less than $6). After doing this once, I could do it in less than 15 minutes now. 7) I could have probably just quit at this point, but it bothered me that the graphic on the MCU under the "cold weather" and "sunroof" tabs displayed the old seat type, so I again reached out to @Ingineer to help me perform this last step and to update the car's build options, so it would display the new Recaro seats under these tabs. After it was all said and done, including the cost of the seats, outside labor and parts, and PSRCM programming, my total cost to upgrade to the next gen seats was less than $1,000 when you factor in what I was able to sell my old seats for. I understand this isn't for everybody, and don't even recommend anyone undertake performing this upgrade themselves, but it can be done with a bit of patience. In any case, I thought I'd share my experience, as I would have loved to read a write-up like this before taking this on. To those who advise against it, you're right: no one should do this. However, as I said in the beginning, I am addressing those to whom this appeals, and am hopeful the thread doesn't devolve into a series of cautionary tales and armchair legal advice (or even legal-legal advice). Thanks for reading.


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Strong showing of Austrian industry at HANNOVER MESSE 2013
HANNOVER MESSE 2013 is the international platform for technical solutions fit for future industry. With 11 leading trade fairs under one roof and over 4,000 exhibitors, the show gives visitors an ideal opportunity to learn more about specific topics in the individual industry sectors.
In 2013 there will once again be a joint Austrian stand organised by ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA with 17 exhibitors in Hall 4 (C20 – Industrial Supply, focus on metals) and Hall 6 (B30 – Industrial Supply). In addition there will be another 60 Austrian companies exhibiting individually at HANNOVER MESSE 2013.
Key topics at HANNOVER MESSE 2013 include industrial automation and IT energy and environmental technology, 'Motion, Drive & Automation', industrial supply, product technology and services as well as research and development. The Partner Country for this year's HANNOVER MESSE is Russia.
The Austrian companies look forward to seeing you there!
Related downloads
- Index of Austrian exhibitors (German / English) [pdf, 2,362.4 kb]


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Wickham | Classic Austen
Something Polished
Austen, formerly known as Mr. Darcy, is beloved for its unique combination of stability, elegance, and sensitivity. A firm leather, you'll feel it fold and flex nicely in your hands as it hugs your paper inserts with ease. This vegetable-tanned leather* is treated with natural oils and fats (a process called being "hot-stuffed"), then glazed to bring those oils to the surface. This creates a glossy finish that never hides the leather's natural character. Austen leather is designed to easily collect scuffs and scratches, which will mellow with age and daily use.
Style: polished, dapper, sharp, elegant
Texture & Character
- Flexible & lush, vegetable tanned full-grain leather
- Somewhat shiny finish with a medium hand
- Easily scuffs, dents, and marks; wears its history with pride
- Color and texture will vary between lots
Design & Features
- Dip-dyed and polished with stunning variation in color
- Center spine closure
- This leather is approximately 2.4 to 2.8 mm thick
- Four strands of elastic on all sizes for securing inserts except the Pocket Plus & Passport Plus sizes which feature 6 strands
- See photo for elastic color
- This leather is made in the U.S.A.
*Vegetable-tanned leather is photo-sensitive which means the surface will darken when exposed to light. Over time, you can expect your journal to develop its own, unique patina
Shipping & Inventory
- Please allow 7-10 business days for shipment
- Available only while supplies last
Order Notes
Order notes are general requests and while we always read them and take them into consideration, we simply cannot guarantee specific leather variation. Thank you for understanding!


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Darlene A. Brownlow, 74, Columbus
Darlene A. Brownlow, 74, of Columbus, NE passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 on her farm in Riceville, IA surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville with the Rev. Chris Gorshe officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.
Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Monday, September 18, 2017 during the hours of 4 – 7 PM.


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Advice On And Options For Declaring Personal Bankruptcy
Finding information about filing personal bankruptcy does not have to be difficult. There are things to do and things to avoid doing just before and following filing bankruptcy. The following article is full of information that may help you know what to do and what not to do around the time of filing bankruptcy.
Stay positive. It can be really hard to stay positive when you are filing for bankruptcy, but a positive outlook can make everything seem to run more smoothly. Being angry and upset will not change the reality of the situation, so try to make the most of things. You will, at least, be able to feel better.
Many people do not know that student loans are not dischargeable debt under bankruptcy laws. Do not go into your bankruptcy thinking that your student loans will be discharged, because only in cases of extreme hardship are they considered. If the job you received from pursuing your degree will never allow you to pay off your debt, you may have a chance, but it is highly unlikely.
Don't look at bankruptcy as a first step. Look at all the other options you may have first. There are plenty of other options open to you, like consumer credit counseling. Bankruptcy has a negative effect on your credit reports, in that it is permanently there. Before you take this step, make sure all your options have been considered.
Seriously consider if bankruptcy is the right choice for you. If you do not owe too much in credit card debt and medical bills, you might be able to handle the debts yourself with credit counselors and payment arrangements. Bankruptcy can be a serious financial choice, so make sure you consider all your options carefully.
Personal bankruptcy should be a last resort if you're in insolvency. This is due to the fact that it will take years for the bankruptcy to work off your credit report and new law changes make it harder to escape paying the debts off. In other words, you could have bankruptcy on your credit report and still be paying off several of your debts.
Since filing for bankruptcy is quite a complicated process, it is recommended that you find yourself a lawyer that specializes in bankruptcy. There is usually some sort of a fee associated with hiring one though. However, if you can not afford one, you should still look into one since there are organizations that could help you out with the cost of one.
Before deciding to file for bankruptcy, you may want to look into other options. Remember, when you file for bankruptcy, you are greatly hurting your credit score, which in turn, can prohibit you from buying a house, car, and other big purchases. Consider safer, alternative methods first, such as consumer credit counseling or look for an experienced lawyer such as bankruptcy West Jordan to win your case.
You should now be better prepared for the time before, during and after bankruptcy. The information that has been provided to you has been known to help many other debtors in the same situation that you are in. Use it to your benefit and make the right choices with such a big life choice.
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text: For me, 'The Social Network' isn't about Facebook. It certainly isn't about how people use it. It's about a flawed character and his pursuit of that grand idea that defines him and validates his life and how far he'll go to get it, and the repercussions that come as a result of that - what he gives up in the process.


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Earth and Health Safe Water Bottles
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Biking, playing basketball, running on the treadmill, kicking a ball on the field, or shooting nine holes: you've probably got a bottle full of water nearby, right? Either you bought the water for around $2, or you're toting a reusable sports bottle around with you. The first option means you're not only spending hundreds of dollars a year, you're also supporting an industry that wastes almost one trillion gallons of water worldwide annually just producing the plastic! Likewise, the thick plastic bottles you pick up at sporting goods stores likely contain a leaching chemical known as Bisphenol A, or BPA. BPA has been evaluated as a hormone and endocrine disruptor that's especially dangerous for children and pregnant women. More than just BPA, the plastic industry contributes to some of the most toxic chemical releases into the air, including styrene, benzene, trichloroethane, sulfur oxides, nitrous oxides, methanol, ethylene oxide, and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
If you're an athlete who's dedicated to sports and physical fitness, you know good health and hydration go hand-in-hand. But if you want to protect the earth and prevent further environmental damage caused by the plastic industry, you need to throw out your reusable plastic water bottles.
Stainless steel is clean, stable, and durable, and does not interact with the fluids it comes into contact with. In addition, stainless steel is one of the most easily recycled materials available.
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Former Boise State running back Jay Ajayi has had quite the year so far, as he was traded from the Dolphins to the Eagles. He also was the first player in the NFL to have a custom emoji. You may have seen the emoji on Twitter, it looks like this:
The Jay Train has played in one game since he became an Eagle a few weeks ago, but in his debut he didn't disappoint Eagles fans as he carried the ball for 77 yards and one touchdown.
He's become a huge asset for the Eagles who are currently 8-1 and are coming off of a bye week.
Yesterday the Adidas brand wanted to do something special with Ajayi as they took his already "Adizero" cleats and put emojis of him all over his cleats, you can view them below.
.@JayTrain23 is the first NFL player to have a custom emoji on Twitter, so Adidas put it all over his Adizero cleats this week. #JayTrain pic.twitter.com/sTdG4VO8dR
— SoleCollector.com (@SoleCollector) November 12, 2017
You can see Jay Ajayi back in action against the Cowboys this Sunday, November 19th at 6:30 pm MST on NBC.


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Siri Lindley is a 2-time ITU World Champion who was very dominant in 2001 and 2002. Now working as a coach of a strong group of professional athletes, Siri stepped in the limelight again when her longtime protégé Mirinda Carfrae won the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championships.
Slowtwitch: We are very glad to have a chat with you Siri.
Siri: So happy to share some time with you! Thanks for having me here!
ST: After Mirinda's win in Kona did it take very long to get back down from cloud 9?
Siri: Mirinda winning Kona was incredible. It was a dream come true for both of us. Everything we have worked for over the past 5 years. Instead of lying around on cloud 9 however, it just made me more fired up and determined to continue doing what we are doing, and continue striving for excellence.
ST: How confident were you pre Kona that Mirinda would be delivering the goods come race day and independent from who was there?
Siri: Mirinda and I both knew that she had reached a whole new level in 2010. We had specific goals we knew we wanted to achieve in training. Goals we knew she had to achieve in order for both of us to feel confident that she could indeed race for the win in 2010. That being said…Mirinda accomplished all we had hoped for, throughout the training and racing season - so we knew she was ready to race.
Kona and the Ironman World Championship, deserves all the respect in the world. We both have a great respect not only for the race, the island, the conditions, but every competitor out there. We knew that all we could do is prepare to the very best of our abilities. On race day, the goal was just to race her race. Because of our meticulous preparation, we knew that as long as she did this, she was capable of having a very strong and fast day. Although respecting every great competitor out there on race day, she knows to keep the focus purely on herself.
ST: Is Mirinda an easy person to coach?
Siri: Mirinda and I have been working together for over 5 years now. She is the ideal athlete to coach. Incredible work ethic, a great communicator, and committed entirely to our plan, and the work we do. Trusting in what she is doing everyday, and following one path solidly, has been a key to her great success. She is relentless in her pursuit of excellence, and diligent in leaving no stone unturned. Despite all her incredible success, she is humble, modest and always ready and willing to give a hand to others. A true class act.
ST: Have you noticed an increased demand in your coaching services since October?
Siri: Yes, I have. It is a great compliment, and I appreciate the requests so much. I am so grateful. I however really like to be able to give my heart and soul to each athlete that I take on…again, leaving no stone unturned, and knowing each individual implicitly in order to write the perfect plan and have a total handle on it, at all times.
I keep my squad to a max of 15. So despite the requests, I have stuck to a total of 15 for the 2011 squad. I actually had 5 spaces open up this year, with athletes going their separate ways, so that allowed me to take on wonderful new athletes such as Chris Foster, David Kahn, Magali Tisseyre, Anna Cleaver, Donna Phelan, Michelle Wu and Erin Spitler. We are at 15 total now. Seeing as though this is all I do…this number allows me to really give everything I can give to each and every athlete.
ST: How would you describe your coaching philosophy?
Siri: 'Leave no stone unturned,' full on commitment to my athletes. My goal is to understand each athlete and find the perfect recipe for bringing out the very best in them, and training them to achieve their every dream in this sport. I insist upon great communication, and total commitment. If we are going to work together I demand they step onto our path and plant their feet firmly into the ground on which we stand. Their dreams become my dreams. I make sure that we leave no stone unturned! We are all about mind, body, spirit and having it all come together in our pursuit of excellence. I have an incredible support team - my assistant coach Nikki DiSanto is a certified personal trainer, TRX trainer and nutritionist. She is able to plan and work with the athletes on these aspects of their training. We cover every base - training, race planning and strategy, strength, flexibility, mental training, recovery, stress release, injury prevention, etc… But mostly just being consistent with the hard work. Challenging them to face their fears or limiting factors and forge forward with determination and courage.
ST: With some athletes there is quite a bit of a musical coaching chair game going on. Would you think that some of these athletes might not be coachable or just haven't met the right match /philosophy yet?
Siri: Some athletes expect an immediate fix, but major goals take time, they take sticking to a plan, and forging forward through all the ups and downs. A lot of times you see an athlete, who has a bad race, and suddenly they think, 'I need a change!' so they go somewhere else, new ideas, new philosophies. Their brains get so full of so many different ways of training that they end up all over the place. There are so many ideas and philosophies out there - many which can lead to great success if you choose one and stick to it. But, trying to follow 2 or 3 different philosophies at once will only lead you astray and further and further from your dreams. Find a coach that inspires you, that brings out the best in you, who you believe in!
Then, like any relationship, work with it, stick with it, through the ups and the downs…and commit yourself entirely. Being a great athlete involves taking complete personal responsibility. Being accountable for yourself. All those things will lead to the ultimate success. Also, of great importance and something I require from any athlete wanting to come here…do your research, talk to a number of coaches and ask questions. Find that one that you know with all your heart is the right coach for you. Come to me only when you are 100% positive that this is what you want. Be sure about your decision. Because when you come here I will throw 100% of myself in and I expect you to do the same!
ST: During your very fine career, how was your relationship with your coaches?
Siri: I have always had great relationships with my coaches. I was the type of athlete that had that blind faith, and believed in whatever decision I made. I would always make a decision based upon that feeling in my heart that I know this is right! So, once there I was entirely and wholeheartedly committed.
Jack Ralston from New Zealand, an awesome coach, led me from beginning pro to solid top 10 finisher in World Cup races. He was a great motivator, but we didn't train together in person and that was something I really craved. So, when Loretta Harrop approached me about joining Brett Suttons squad I thought, 'wow, this is a dream opportunity' and I then did everything I could to convince Brett to take me on. Brett Sutton in my opinion is the best coach in the world. He really knew how to get to the nitty gritty of who I am as a person. He had the ability to find a way to push me from being 4th place in a World Cup race to winning!
I have never trained so hard in my life, but that being said, I hadn't been training very hard before, and didn't know what training properly really meant. I sure learned that from Brett.
His approach, straight forward and brutally honest really worked for me. The training itself, and how it was organized really brought out the best in me. Training with other world-class athletes like Loretta Harrop and Annie Emmerson...having to train against some of the best every single day, really showed me where I needed to be, and what I had to do to get there.
I would say I have a much different approach, but very similar philosophies. I am fortunate that that mix has been successful. I thank Brett, not only for the athlete I ultimately became but also for inspiring me daily in my coaching. He is an incredible man, and deserves nothing but the utmost respect for the incredible work he has achieved. I thank all my coaches, my family, my training partners and my former athletes, all of whom I learned things from that helped me to become a better coach.
ST: How much is the coaching game changing?
Siri: To be honest, I don't really pay attention to what is going on in the world with other coaches, other squads, anything outside of what we are doing right here. I don't find coaching a game - I find it my passion, my life. I want to make everyday the very best day it can be, to get the very most out of every athlete, and to help them achieve their every dream. All the while being the best person I can be. Just like racing, my biggest advice to every athlete - race your race, keep your energy on you and on what you are doing, and that will lead you to your best results. So, that is what I am doing… 'racing my own race, and keeping the focus on my own production right here.'
ST: Game was maybe the wrong term, but has coaching morphed with changing technology various new training tools?
Siri: There are so many things coaches and athletes can now use in training and racing, power meters, heart rate monitors, Garmins etc, etc. All can be very helpful and provide great information. I think there are amazing developments in technology, but still believe that ultimately success depends upon the engine, the toughness and strength of the athletes mind and the spirit of the athlete. I try to avoid paralysis by analysis. We do use power, heart rate, and some other tools, but sporadically. More for a tracking progress but not on a regular basis.
ST: Any other thoughts?
Siri: I feel so blessed to be a part of this great sport and to work with the amazing athletes that I do. I am inspired daily and just love my job. Seeing people like Mirinda and Leanda Cave, Chris Foster - just 3 examples of many. They set out each and every day with one goal of becoming the very best athletes they are capable of becoming, they leave no stone unturned. They challenge themselves in every way, and they are incredible role models. Appreciative for the opportunities they have, always positive and relentless and striving for more, they love what they do.
I love what I do. We all are willing to put everything we have into achieving our goals.
Put all that together and success is inevitable!!!
To everyone, good Luck and have fun! Hope you have an awesome season!!
Siri Lindley's site is: siri-lindley.com


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Distribution and abundance of nesting common and Caspian terns on the North American Great Lakes, 1976 to 1999. Journal of Great Lakes Research. 36(1):44-56.. 2010.
Population Trends of Ring-billed Gulls Breeding on the North American Great Lakes, 1976 to 2009. Waterbirds. 34(2):202-212.. 2011.


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The consequences of sleepless weeks for the human body.
Dedicated people difficult profession.
First day
If a man will not sleep night, no serious consequences for his health is not the cause, but a long period of waking and cause a malfunction of the circadian cycle, which is determined by the human biological clock.
Scientists believe that the biological rhythms of the body responsible about 20,000 neurons in the hypothalamus. This is called the suprachiasmatic nucleus.
Circadian rhythms are synchronised with the 24-hour light cycle of day and night and are associated with brain activity and metabolism, so even in a dream day delay will lead to minor violations in the systems of the body.
If a man will not sleep day, he first will feel tired, and secondly, he may have problems with memory and attention. This is due to dysfunction of the cortex responsible for memory and learning ability.
The second or third day
If a man will not go to sleep two or three days, the fatigue and problems with memory had he added incoordination in the movements will have serious problems with concentration, and the concentration of thoughts. Due to the exhaustion of the nervous system may appear nervous tic.
Because of irregularities in the frontal lobe of the human brain begins to lose its capacity for creative thinking and focus on the task, his speech will be monotonous, cliched.
Besides the "brain" of complications, a person also will "rebel" digestive system.This is due to the fact that a long period of wakefulness activates the body's protective evolutionary mechanism "fight or flight".
In humans, leptin and intensify production will increase appetite (with a taste for salty and fatty foods), the body in response to stressful situations, execute the save fat and hormone responsible for insomnia. Man, oddly enough, in this period will be difficult to sleep, even if he wants to.
Fourth-fifth day
On the fourth-fifth day without sleep a person can begin to appear hallucinations, he becomes very irritable. After five days without sleep a person slow down major parts of the brain, neural activity is very weak.
Serious violations will be observed in the parietal area, is responsible for logic and math abilities, so the solution of even the simplest arithmetic problems is a daunting task for a man.
Because of irregularities in the temporal lobe responsible for the ability of speech, human speech becomes even more incoherent than three days without sleep.
Already mentioned hallucinations begin to occur due to the failure of the prefrontal cortex.
Sixth or seventh day
On the sixth or seventh day without sleep a person will be a little like himself at the beginning of this sleepless marathon. His behaviour is very strange hallucinations and be visual, and auditory.
In the official record for besssonitse, US student Randy Gardner (not slept 254 hours, 11 days) for six hours without sleep were syndromes typical of Alzheimer's disease, had strong hallucinations and paranoia appeared.
He took a road sign for the man and believed that the leading radio station wants to kill him.
Gardner was a strong tremor of limbs, speak coherently, he could not solve simple problems put him into a dead end - he just forgot that he had just said and what the job consisted of.
By the seventh day without sleep the body will experience severe stress of all systems of the body, the brain's neurons are inactive, the heart muscle is worn out, the immune system because of the passivity of T lymphocytes almost cease to resist viruses and bacteria, the liver will suffer huge load.
In general, these experiments are extremely dangerous to health.


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Hi. After having a conversation with my pal Tim, we ended up with this despute over VFT's.
You guys have heard of a Red Dragon VFt losing its red coloration when not enough light is provided right? Well, is it true when that happens, the plant becomes a "typical" form? Its true that the Red Dragon was a mutation and still has its genes of the typicla form, but is it possible for it to toatlly become a typical again? thanks-Zach


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I contacted upwork support. they just sent me couple of registration related articles link. That's it! I did the registration 5 years ago and I have 60+ jobs completed successfully with some great reviews! I just had to stop freelancing due to some other reasons and now I can't get back to it!
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Lifesaving Medicine ($55)
Every day, thousands of Syrians flee violence and fight for survival in what the U.N. has called the biggest humanitarian and refugee crisis of our time. Your gift today can provide lifesaving assistance to these refugees. CARE's voucher card program will help refugees buy desperately needed essentials like food, medical care, coats, blankets, heaters and fuel to keep warm in cold winters.
The gifts in this catalog are virtual gifts representative of what CARE does to support the fight against poverty.
To help deliver the most effective solutions to the greatest number of people, your donation will be combined with other funds and used where most needed, not necessarily to purchase or distribute the actual item shown. Gifts of Lasting Change help empower women, girls and their communities while also being a unique and meaningful gift for the gift recipient.


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Excellent 1940s steel trash can refinished with a gloss Midnight Blue powder coat. Uncommon slender rectangular shape with rubber trim and steel feet that lift it slightly off the ground. Please note gentle dents to vintage steel as pictured.
Dimensions: 16.5" d x 8.5" w x 15" h
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I am a Research Fellow of the Royal Society and a Reader. Prior to that, I was a Research Fellow in the Cavendish Laboratory, at the University of Cambridge, where I was associated with Homerton College.
My research focuses on the interaction between powerful laser light and nanostructured materials. Powerful lasers constitute highly sensitive probes for material properties at the nanoscale, especially through nonlinear optical effect, such as Second Harmonic Generation (SHG). I seeks to apply SHG to chiral plasmonic nano/meta-materials in order to achieve enhanced chiroptical effects. The latter could enable the manufacturing of healthier and safer pharmaceuticals.
Research interests:
Chirality, Plasmonics, Second Harmonic Generation, Metamaterials, Nanophotonics


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It was great to have some of us knitting girls back together again……knitting for a new cause!
This year we will make sure all our homeless in Ojai who visit the shelters during the winter months will receive a hand knit scarf and hat……with a special note from the lady who knit them. A little love goes way beyond what we can imagine! The churches that shelter our homeless will receive blankets the residents can use there. So we are keeping our little hands busy……all the time healing ourselves as we continue on our own journey. We laugh, We cry, We're silly, We're serious, We share, We eat, We take care of each other!
……you gotta love it when one of the ladies' teenage son hangs out with us……I think he can feel the peace and the joy!
My Dear Scot……making sure we are fed and happy……delicious barbecued hamburgers with ALL the fixings!
My Norwegian friend gifted me this beautiful piece……perfect as our Ojai Knitting Group CenterPiece!!!!!!


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Carl Barat: 'Up the Bracket' anniversary stirs up mixed
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Libertines guitarist, Carl Barat has been speaking with NME on the 10th anniversary of their debut album, 'Up the Bracket' revealing that the celebration stirs up "mixed emotions" for him.
Barat explained that he feels "happy and sad in equal measure" when he thinks about the band's debut album.
He explained:
"It's like a time capsule, bristling. I feel beatific joy twinned with deep sorrow, which was what wrote the songs back then."
Barat also reveals in the Libertines birthday issue of NME that he had "a bit of a shock" when he was told of the album's 10 year anniversary believing it to be "only five at a push."
Commenting on the tribute CD which comes with the latest issue of the magazine, Barat said:
"There's definitely some pride there. Really, the first time I'd listened to it in about 10 years was when I heard the cover mount CD you lot made. And I couldn't even list the original tracklisting. I've got a lot of memories of it though."
The Libertines 'Up the Bracket' - NME Tribute
'Vertigo' (covered by Peace)
'Death On The Stairs' (covered by Spector)
'Horrorshow' (covered by Eyes On Film)
'Time For Heroes' (covered by The Milk)
'Boys In The Band' (covered by Stealing Sheep)
'Radio America' (covered by Mystery Jets)
'Up The Bracket' (covered by Howler)
'Tell The King' (covered by Tribes)
'The Boy Looked At Johnny' (covered by Marybell Katastrophy)
'Begging' (covered by The Cast Of Cheers)
'The Good Old Days' (covered by Tim Burgess)
'I Get Along' (covered by Splashh)


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Lilbits — engaging
What is a Colour Wheel? Why do we think they are AWESOME!?!
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So many of you will already know that here at Lilbits we are always looking for awesome and unusual resources to add to our product range and one day by complete accident we came across the AMAZING Chrysanthos Trigeod™ color wheel puzzle! We loved this item for various reasons: Its wooden and beautiful They are smooth pieces which have a great finish to them - no jagged edges or rough surfaces! It teaches the three primary colours as well as three secondary and six tertiary colors! Find more information about the science behind the colour wheel HERE Its a lovely...
What on earth is an invitation to play and why are they useful to parents?
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Every now and then you will see me use the term "invitation to play" I use this term because of my background in childcare and it was something I was taught before I even had children.....You see my childminding career started long before the birth of my first child - which in itself caused me some issues with how to parent as oppose to being a child carer - but that is a story for another blog coming soon! I could write this blog and explain the ins and out of an invitation to play and what it means in...


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Goddess Class
Goddess Class
When our primitive ancestors began to reflect on the Great Mystery of life, they may have assumed that because humanity is gendered, the gods must be as well. Since Earth was the foundation of existence and had an inexhaustible fruitfulnes, it felt like a Mother. It automatically followed that the heavens, which blessed Earth with the bright light of the sun by day, moonlight by night, and rain to help plants grow, must be a Father. Thus, some of our earliest images of deity were of a Divine Androgyne of integrated masculinity and femininity. A slightly different expression of this idea appears in creation myths in which Earth Mother takes heaven as her partner and together the Divine Couple produces the gods and nurtures life. Thus, the idea that all life results from a sacred marriage of two opposite yet complementary creative forces is as old as humanity itself.
Throughout religious history the feminine force appears always to foster a feeling of solidarity with the exhaustible power of creation of the mothering earth. Thus, most early religions were centered around Goddesses who represented this Sacred Mystery. The Goddess religions tended to generate long periods of peace in human affairs. For example, in Crete, the people appear to have been gentle, joyous, sensuous and peace-loving. Whether the earliest religions featured Earth Mother, the Divine Androgyne, or the Divine Couple, evidence suggests that reverence for the Sacred Feminine dominated religious thought for many thousands of years.
Then about five thousand years ago the solitary Sky Father began to usurp the Great Mother's authority. As the heavenly Father gained supremacy religious experience gave place to theoretic understanding, or philosophy. Learning to use our brains in more complex and abstract ways was natural and desirable. Unfortunately, wherever Great Mother was repressed, people tended to lose touch with themselves, Nature, each other, and their sense of life's sacredness dulled.
During the 20th century, we experienced the disastrous consequences of this mindset in two world wars. With our growing awareness that our one-sided devotion to masculine values has the potential to destroy our species came a new commitment to preserving it by empowering our feminine sides. A good way to begin is by examining images and qualities of the Sacred Feminine that represent archetypal (universal) energies in all of us, and to integrate them into our conscious awareness.
This was my intention when I taught a Goddess class at the Jung Center of Winter Park, Florida. To guide our exploration I chose the six major Goddesses of Greek mythology: Hera, Demeter, Artemis, Athena, Persephone and Aphrodite. As you can see from these pictures, it was a rich, fruitful and enlightening experience for all who participated.


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Welcome to Block Furniture! Makers of custom, reclaimed wood and metal furniture. All pieces are unique, one-of-a-kind, items that vary in materials, character, and complexity. Please browse the past projects here and on our Instagram page, then email all your questions. I'd love to make you something special!
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The Supply Chain & Logistics Specialist will be responsible for assisting the Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics, the Director, Operations and other Supply and Logistics team members in the analysis, planning and execution of commercial activities including business plans, identification and analysis of potential commercial agreements with service providers. He/she will also be responsible for analyzing and coordinating costs saving opportunities, ensuring adequate reporting both regionally and globally. He/she will work closely with the sales team to assist with analysis of new customer opportunities and maximizing netbacks from current customers. He/she will work with Responsible Care team to progress health, safety, and environmental initiatives with customers and service providers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Facilitate contract execution, coordinating supply plans with customers/terminals, executing and organizing supply documentation (nominations, customs forms, invoicing)
- Maintain close contact and develop relationship with customers, sales agents and suppliers.
- Manage operational tasks for order delivery, release and invoicing.
- Monitor and control the daily stocks at the EU Terminals to ensure timely replenishments.
- Manage emergency planning of vessels and liaise closely with internal and external parties, including any documentary requirements (such as insurance claims).
- Assist Director, Operations in defining logistics strategies: analyze and recommend logistics alternatives to create competitive advantage and improve profitability and support sales growth.
- Supply Chain tactical planning: weekly inventory reconciliation and vessel planning for EU vessels supply points as well as weekly calls with Egypt and Global Supply Chain to align production, demand and Global supply risk.
- Provide key analyses and reporting for cost of supply and contract negotiations, maintaining vessel KPI's.
- Ensure that supply activities in Europe meet the Responsible Care guidelines.
- Under guidance from Responsible Care Manager, assist in performing port/terminal assessments, offtake and swap partner locations in line with global requirements.
The profile
- Degree in Economics, Supply Chain, Transport and/or Logistics Management
- Minimum 5 years experience in national and international supply chain operations (experience in ocean shipping of processed chemicals/oil is a huge asset)
- Languages: Fluent in English. Other languages are an asset
- Strong command of Excel required, knowledge of Power BI is an asset
- Strong communication skills in a multi-cultural environment
- Excellent team working skills
- Understanding of product, processes, customers, competition and commercial awareness
- Analytical mind and strong problem-solving skills (able to quickly analyze cost optimal supply strategy)
- Strong negotiation & contract management skills – commercial and cost focus
- Capable to manage stress
- Proactivity, agility, perseverance, resilience and positive attitude
- Organizational and time management skills
- High availability/flexibility
- Good presentation skills (Power point) is an asset
- In possession of a work permit in Belgium
The offer
- Our customer offers a multinational environment in a small and dynamic team: quick, result driven and caring. There is a real opportunity for each individual to have a big impact on the company results!
- Our customer offers a competitive salary & benefits package.
- Company culture enables people to work together across functions, disciplines and regions towards a shared vision and a "One Team" culture
- Joining a dynamic company and being part of a global and international team while at the same time in a human-sized company.


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An Adorable Ladybug-Themed Party
My friend Barbara created this amazing, good old fashioned ladybug-themed party for her little girl's fifth birthday. It was really easy to throw, and included a craft activity, party games, and a stunning birthday cake.
As with all good parties, especially girls' parties, it started with the craft activity: making ladybug hats. All the pieces were pre-cut and ready to go (she used instructions found on YouTube.)
Then onto the party games! My favorite one was the bug & spoon race. She scrunched individual pieces of tissue paper in many different colors into balls and then glued on self adhesive eyes. The kids used large salad spoons to hold the bugs and then ran relay races with two teams. The kids loved it.
The party finished with a lovely ladybug cake. It was absolutely delicious, and needless to say, it didn't last long!
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Denny Hamlin is a relatively new name in the world of NASCAR -- 2005 was his first full season. But don't be mislead; racing is nothing new to Hamlin. He realized his passion for racing early and recorded his first karting win at the age of seven. Hamlin went on to win 127 features over the course of his incredible "karting" career [source: Mitchell]. Not a bad start.
At age 10, he attended an event where he waited in line to meet Joe Gibbs. While Gibbs was giving Hamlin his signature, Hamlin informed Gibbs that he would one day drive a car for Gibbs. Years later, Hamlin stayed true to his word; Hamlin now drives the No. 11 FedEx car on the Nextel Cup circuit for Joe Gibbs' racing team.
In 2004, Denny Hamlin entered NASCAR's three top touring series and started a handful of races in the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series. In each of those series, he managed a to-10 finish. Then, in 2005, Hamlin raced full-time in the Busch Series. During that season, he earned one top-five and 11 top-10 finishes for an impressive fifth overall ranking. It was also in 2005, that Hamlin made his first starts with future team owner Joe Gibbs. Gibbs recognized Hamlin's talent and entered him in seven starts in the 2005 series to prepare him for a full 2006 schedule. In his seven 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup series starts, he took home three top-10 finishes and one pole [source: Mitchell].
The year 2006 brought Hamlin his first major NASCAR victory when he won the Budweiser Shootout in Daytona. In his first year racing a full schedule for Gibbs, Hamlin also managed to win two other NASCAR Nextel Cup events, sweep both of the Pocono races from the pole position, finish third in series points and take home the honor of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year.
Hamlin's 2007 season was almost as impressive as his first. He took home a victory from the New Hampshire summer race and placed in the top-five 12 times and in the top-10 18 times. And he managed the pole at Martinsville. In turn, 2008 was extremely similar bringing him the exact same number of wins, top-five, top-ten and poles as 2007 but with a slightly better eighth place in points for the year.
In his first four seasons, Denny Hamlin has already established himself as a member of NASCAR's elite. Few doubt that he will be able to continue his success in the many seasons he has ahead of him.
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7 Instant Millionaires Of The Startup Gold Rush
Many, many people are about to get very, very rich later this month, when Facebook finally goes public. The IPO will create 1000 new millionaires, and make one graffiti artist, who presciently took shares instead of cash payment for his work at Facebook's Palo Alto's offices, as wealthy as Mitt Romney. It's a sign of our unusual times, where a great idea, a laptop, and a case of Mountain Dew can turn into millions of dollars in a couple years or less.
Many Americans now make up this new class of instant millionaires, who raced into the modern-day gold rush with pans ready and waving. Most built up companies from their homes with some scratched-together savings, and then sold them soon after for mind-bending amounts. Here are seven of the country's most dazzling instant millionaires:
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Liget Club, the biggest club of Budapest was opened in 2011. The club has 5 dance floors, 5 different styles of music, a huge open-air terrace and an exclusive VIP room. You can find the widest range of club music in Hungary at our nightclub: edm, progressive house, funky house, minimal, r'n'b, retro, mainstream and deep house as well. The separated dance floors provide a great opportunity to taste the different styles. From Thursday to Sunday's dawn Népliget becomes the focus of the craziest parties, where the most popular deejays are the guarantees for the madness. If it comes to the nightlife of Budapest, everyone knows the answer: Liget Club & Bar.
Entering the club is only allowed for persons over 18 with a valid id or passport!
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Working as a Test Automation Engineer you will be required to analyse products in-development and creating automated test cases for it as its being constructed. Additionally you would be taking part in software design discussion, reviews, planning and strategy sessions as part of an agile team.
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Playing A Little Pepper…
If David Price makes his start today, it will be a huge sign that he won't be traded. If the Rays are close on any potential deal, that other team is going to want Price to skip today's start which would mean one extra start for the new team. As it stands, there are too many other decent pitchers now available and with cheaper price tags. So the chances of Price being moved are about 1%.
Game Graph…
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- Matt Joyce, LF
- Evan Longoria, 3B
- James Loney, 1B
- Logan Forsythe, 2B
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- Kevin Kiermaier, RF
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Only by boat. 1Km out.
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Public access
Special accessBy boat only
Alternative name Sunset left
Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperienceExperienced surfers
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Good swell directionSouthWest
Good wind directionNorth, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide position
Best tide movement
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Sharks
Can be really big ans heavy. Deep water. Take a gun
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By Anonymous , 20-11-2007
- Actually, "Sunset" is really a group of breaks, many of them not surfed. The wave towards the east is the real deal and no one has surfed to my knowledge. Lots of water moving and no real line up -- only feasible with a jet ski to get in and out. We took a boat and surfed one of the lefts to the west. Almost double-overhead, sectiony, with offshores. Definitely do not need a gun at this size. It was fun, but nothing epic. A drop, no tube, with some racy sections and corners. The name is rather misleading, but it does have that open ocean feel to it.
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