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That Time I Made a Cake for a Pack of Klingons...
I should start this off by a bit of background, maybe a disclaimer: I've never considered myself a Trekkie at all. Hell, until this past summer, I think I'd only seen 2 of the movies, and a few episodes of TNG. When hubby and I attended a big nerd convention in July, we found it weird that neither of us really fit a particular flavor of nerd/geek.. we weren't Trekkies, we weren't gamers.. etc. Just generic Nerds.
After this past Friday, I think we both became Trekkies. Well, maybe pre-Trekkies. Trekkies with training wheels. Yes!
Back at that convention, there was a Klingon wedding. We were totally kicking ourselves over not knowing that was gonna happen - I would have cut a steep discount for the opportunity to make a Klingon wedding cake! The ideas - "Wouldn't it be cool if..." flew, and built on each other. Anyway, ever since then, I've been itching for the opportunity to make an epic Klingon cake.
At that same convention, we picked up a sparkly gold flyer for "A Klingon Christmas Carol". Trekkies or not, it just sounded ridiculously cool to us. We're big fans of people who get into something - anything - and just run with it. We love crazy ideas... and we ADORE crazy ideas seen through to fruition! So, we stuck the flyer on our fridge, and awaited the play's opening.
If you haven't heard of this - and we certainly hadn't, before picking up that flyer - let me explain.
A Klingon Christmas Carol is a theater production put on by Commedia Beauregard. Their mission is to perform plays that are translated - from one language to another, or from one form into another. In the case of the Klingon Christmas Carol, they took a story from a book - "translated" it into a play.. tweaked it to have a Klingon theme (Scrooge has no honor!), and then translated it into Klingon. It's performed in full Klingon garb, with English subtitles projected onto a screen on the stage. Awesome!
On a lark, I decided to get ahold of the Powers that Be at CB theatre.. one thing led to another, and we were on board for one hell of an epic cake! (Yes, this would be the same cake that we haven't shut up about for the past two weeks, if you follow us on Twitter, or have me friended on Facebook!)
And we've come to the point where a fit of fangirl overtakes me, and I have no idea which direction to go with the rest of this blog entry. There is just SO much to say! Let me be lame and bullet-point it!
- The People. My husband and I had the opportunity to meet the cast and crew of Klingon Christmas Carol a couple of times before the event. Once was a rehearsal (and yes, the fanboy/fangirl in both of us came out BIGTIME as we watched them practice fight scenes, complete with Bat'leths!), and once was a meet and greet - featuring a viewing of "The Making of A Klingon Christmas Carol" - a documentary filmed the year before. It was all very exciting.. especially because everyone involved was *awesome*.
It was really interesting to watch their prep work for the show, and we have mad respect for them as a result of what we saw. I have NO idea how they managed to learn/memorize all of that Klingon. At the rehearsal, we followed along on the teleprompter.. wow, what a difficult looking language! Weird capitalization, very few vowels, and VERY interesting syntax.
We later had an opportunity to learn a couple words, when their Klingon language expert - and translator - taught us how to say "take the chocolate!" in Klingon. The idea was to have something to say as we served the cake. I never did master just the 2 words involved that Laura taught us (thanks again Laura!), but in the end, it didn't matter. Serving the cake was such a crazy event, I didn't have time to THINK, much less say anything!
- The Show. OH MY GOD. Where to start? The costumes are amazing! The makeup is amazing - everything looked straight out of an actual Star Trek movie - very convincing, very high quality. There is an Orion Slave Girl bellydancer! (Holly, who's a total sweetie!). They do a cool "transporter" effect when taking Scrooge back in time! There's a Vulcan character as the narrator.. and SHE is awesome too!
If you haven't gone, you totally should - we're going to see it a few times, and wouldn't miss it for the world! Definitely a year (and career!) highlight for us!
- The Cake. Ah, the cake. We looked forward to this from the moment that our involvement was confirmed! Now that it's all over, it's sorta sad that we no longer have anything that insanely epic on our horizon!
The cake started out with looking for existing information on Bird of Prey ships. Luckily for us, Trekkies are thorough in their obsession, and we were easily able to find blueprint type views of the ship from various views. Score! Scaled the blueprints to fit our needs, and we were almost good to go!
Next, we had to build a custom cake board for it. With measurements in hand, I had to make a special trip to the theater to measure all doors, stairs, etc... to make sure that this was actually a logistical possibility. It was - but only very BARELY! The cake board ended up being just short of 4' long, and just short of 3' wide! What a monster!
My husband is in charge of all non-edible builds related to my cakes, and has now earned the title of "Chief Engineering Officer" here at Celebration Generation Cakes. Tee Hee. I swear I'm going to make him a CEO shirt to wear to events we do! Anyway, not only did he cut and finish the cake board, he built the structure of the wings - no small feat! I married well.
The our edible Bird of Prey ship made it's maiden voyage - to the theatre - in fine form, with no problems at all. Though we had to tilt the board at a fairly severe angle to get it in the door (Though I'd measured the frame, I had neglected to take into account the door edge itself, the hinge placement, etc!), it made it to it's table with no problem.
- The Whirlwind! The few hours between us arriving (prior to the show), and serving the cake (immediately after the show) were a whirlwind of fan activity. The warbird was definitely our most photographed cake ever, with streams of camera phones clicking away at any time. Little did we know, one of those camera phones ended up tweeting photos of the cake to Cake Wrecks, who ended up tweeting about the cake to their Over 1 MILLION followers! Thanks again, Cake Wrecks!
The insanity continued when we brought the cake up on stage after the show. All of the flashes going off were blinding! Very "paparazzi"!
- Serving the Cake! This should win for "Best Cake Cutting EVER!". Seriously. Picture a gaggle of Klingons surrounding the cake, as Scrooge cuts the cake with his Bat'leth! Ah, no need to picture it, we have photos!
Awesome. Seriously, just... awesome. The whole thing. The memories of Friday night are going to make my husband and I grin for a very long time. They've got shows playing right through till December 13th, tickets are available online at http://www.cbtheatre.org.
My husband with a Vulcan, an Orion Slave Girl, and another Klingon enjoying Red Velvet cake!
More photos are available on our facebook gallery, http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10955&id=100000056868269&l=3928cc8bf1


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April 2015
Era Projects of Bahrain will be providing visitors at Gulf Property Show 2015 a preview of some of the new real estate projects it intends to launch on the market this year.
The property developer, which returns to the show next month after a successful performance last year, says it received a highly positive response at the 2014 event which provided it with an opportunity to meet companies and individuals that were keen to invest in the real estate market.
In fact, the company closed a few deals on the spot last year, according to Ahmed Said Mohamed, sales and marketing director, Era Projects.
Mohamed says gulfBID, gulfInteriors and Gulf Property shows enjoy good media coverage, provide an opportunity to interact with international exhibitors and visitors and provide a platform to launch upcoming new projects, which is what encouraged the firm to participate at the show.
At the Gulf Property Show this year, Era Projects will be unveiling its new projects such as the Aya Tower, a 38-floor residential tower on Al Fateh Highway consisting of 225 apartments with stunning panoramic sea views; and Era Gardens Hamala, which will be a compound of luxurious residential villas.
Also on sale will be a limited number of apartments at the Era Tower. These apartments, which enjoy a panoramic view, are ready for delivery, he says.
Era Projects is active in the real estate development and property management sectors in all areas of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Established in 2006 with an office at the Era Business Centre in the Diplomatic Area, the company employs 125 people and has an annual turnover of $6.5 million.
Mohamed says the company had a "great" 2014 compared to the previous year as business showed a 50 per cent improvement over 2013 and almost 300 per cent growth over that of 2011. He adds that he is highly optimistic about 2015 as well.
The company has many projects, either ready or in the pipeline. Amongst the ones it has completed are the Era Tower, which was built at a cost of $45 million in the Seef area; the $20-million Avare Tower; and the $16-million Era Business Centre. Meanwhile, the Aya Tower worth $30 million and Era Gardens valued at $20 million are currently in the pipeline.
Mohamed indicates that Era Projects intends to launch Era Real Estate Company as a sister company this year.
"We are planning to add more activities including consulting and property evaluation," says Mohamed.
About the prospects for the construction industry in the GCC, he says: "The construction business in the Gulf over the next few years seems to be very promising. Doha in Qatar and Dubai in the UAE, in particular, are showing huge progress which will impact the other GCC markets in a very positive way."
Era Projects will be exhibiting at Stand GP02 at the Gulf Property Show 2015.

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic still raging throughout the United States, LSU has opted to stop requiring CDC wellness checks for fans to enter Tiger Stadium.
LSU revised its coronavirus policies on Monday ahead of its second home game of the season this week. Fans are still required to wear masks and socially distance from one another in the stadium, but no medical wellness checks will be administered upon entry "in order to reduce lines and wait times at gate entry points."
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Instead, fans are encouraged to conduct self-assessments at home. However, there is nothing in place to ensure that fans do that before entering.
Louisiana Gov. approves policy
The policy was one that Gov. John Bel Edwards approved for teams across the state on Monday, too, as long as the sporting event is taking place in a parish where bars have been opened.
"Today we notified athletic departments and teams that they may begin to sell alcohol at sporting events this weekend, if their stadium, arena or complex is in a parish that meets the threshold for bars reopening and also if their parish has opted in to open bars. However, this will be limited to fans buying alcohol and returning to their seats to drink it and will require event managers to continue with their strong COVID mitigation measures, which are working," Edwards said in a statement. "It remains vitally important that all fans attending games follow the clear guidance put in place by their teams, especially when it comes to wearing face masks. You cannot be served alcohol at a sporting event if you are not wearing a face mask, period."
There have been more than 7.4 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States as of Monday afternoon, according to The New York Times, and nearly 210,000 deaths attributed to it. The country has reported more than 43,000 new cases a day over the past week, too. Louisiana has had nearly 170,000 cases, and is averaging about 500 new cases a day.
LSU is allowing just 25 percent capacity inside Tiger Stadium this season, bringing the total number of possible fans to about 26,000.
While a wellness check at the gate may slow the process down, it at least helps to curb the spread of the deadly virus — something that can spread wildly at a sporting event. If a fan has coronavirus-related symptoms but still wants to attend the Tigers' game against Missouri on Saturday, there will be nothing in place to stop them.
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Make your own pretty candles by decorating them with dried flowers, or some text printed on paper – whatever you like. A little patience is needed when putting the design but overall, very easy! This particular tutorial will show how to do it with dried leaves.
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You'll need these materials:
- Nice petals and leaves
- Cheap white wax candles
- 1 small pan or metal container
- 1 bigger pan (where the smaller container will fit)
- Straw
- Clothes pin
- Wick
- Empty soda can
And these tools:
- Spoon
- Scissors
Collect nice flowers and leaves that you would like to use as designs. Then place them flat on a paper, and place that paper between the pages of a book where they could dry a little.
Now break the little candles into smaller pieces, remove the wicks and put them in the small pan. Put that pan inside the bigger pan which contains water. Place them on heat. This way, as the water boils the candles inside the smaller pan will melt, not necessarily boil.
Remove the top part of the soda can, and when the wax is completely melted pour it in the can. Place a new wick in the middle, and make sure it stays in place by using the straw and clothes pin until the wax hardens, similar to the picture below.
Now for the next phase of this project, you will need the scissors, a lit candle, spoon, and your dried petals and leaves.
Place the petal or leaf on your candle where you want it, heat the spoon using the lit candle to stick the leaf on your candle. Eventually you will learn how to adjust the degree of heating of the spoon, so all flowers will be attached evenly and beautifully. Cut off any excess tip with scissors.
Do the same with the other leaves and petals until you are satisfied with how your candle looks like.
If you want your design to look really immersed in the wax candle, you should have a high glass whose diameter is a little bigger than your candle. Pour some melted candle wax on the glass, then dip your candle in that wax for a maximum of 2 seconds.
Let cool and that's it! You have a custom designed candle with a nice, even surface.
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM helps organizations create CRM solutions to streamline communication with prospects and clients and allows them to collaborate more efficiently with each other. Microsoft CRM 2013 is designed to provide one view of the client across the entire organization so users can be more effective regardless of their role.
The benefits of Microsoft Dynamics CRM:
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Arcos together create business value by increasing productivity and creating a connected organization that is equipped to please your customers. The result is a compelling and engaging experience for your customers that help to differentiate your business.
Getting Started with Microsoft Dynamics CRM:
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Annandale REAL ESTATE: It's the Economy (mostly)
By: Scott Pearson, Pearson Realty
April 2017, ENDEAVOR News Magazine
Annandale housing and commercial property market is obviously affected by the economy, including consumer confidence, local employment and economic development via revitalization. Pearson Realty keeps a close eye on what is happening and maintains a supply of tea leaves to read the future.
What is presently occurring is a period of a flat or restricted housing market. Although houses coming onto the market are being snapped up in shorter periods of time, the number of houses coming onto the market is relatively small. Therefore, demand remains steady but supply is still weak.
The result is that we have not seen The a year-over increase in home sale values. Across the County, the average price of a home only increased 1.5 percent following previous years that saw healthier numbers. However, the tax assessment value averaged an increased of 1.64% . Around Annandale, the county tax office claims the percentage of change in assessed value was 1.32%. Nonetheless, many Annandale single family homeowners are experiencing a 5% increase with whopping additional real estate taxes to pay at now the highest rate the county has ever levied.
The market has experienced great uncertainty due to the Presidential election and the ensuing observation of change coming from the White House and Congress. That uncertainty may increase further if (and likely when) Congress starts implementing reduction in force (RIF) that may threaten the jobs of some federal workers.
Whether that situation is offset by economic development via the construction and operation of INOVA's research campus, the redevelopment of the Landmark Mall, and increased defense spending that impacts numerous contractors spread throughout the County is unknown. But these types of events ripple to Annandale because of its geographic location and the arteries that connect it quickly to other County neighborhoods. As we move into the spring season there is every reason to believe that housing and commercial enterprises in the Annandale area will continue a steady pace forward. The one possible exception is the leasing of retail space. This small market segment appears to be struggling.
If you live or work in Annandale it is hard not to notice what is happening at the Pinecrest Plaza where Staples used to be and that now has seven empty spaces. It is difficult to discern the reason for the exodus of businesses, some of which have been there for years. But there seems to be a general consensus among former tenants that the rents simply became unmanageable. It may also be that these tenants are out of touch with current lease rates not having had a renewal in many years.
Pearson Realty serves as a property manager for retail space and, therefore, assists owners in deal with the balance between profits and maintaining tenants. And it is a balance. Tenants understand if rent increases are due to increased property taxes; not the owner's fault. Or, if costs increase to provide services for the benefit of the tenants; not the owner's fault.
What retail tenants, particularly smaller mom-n-pops, don't understand, and often cannot tolerate, is a sudden and unexplained increase in rents upon lease renewal. It feels like gouging to them. So they react by moving out and if the new rents are in fact unjustifiable, no new tenant moves into that space. Well in advance of a renewal, tenants should start negotiating with their landlord so they have time to ponder lease increases v. moving.
The underlying problem sometimes is that a large, national investor owns the retail space and is setting rents based on an unrealistic view of the market and location. Pinecrest Plaza is in a reasonable location, but it is not prime retail space.
Meanwhile, the County is creating a task force to consider the revitalization of Lincolnia. Although this, like other planned projects, will be years in the coming, there is no doubt that the stretch from Landmark Mall to the beltway will likely see significant changes in the next decade or two. We believe Annandale has both a bright housing and commercial future. But patience is definitely in order.
Median Sales Price of Annandale Homes
2010 $507,800
2015 $539,900
2019 $615,533
Pearson Realty
6715 Little River Tpk. # 204
Annandale, VA 22003
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(Copyright © 2011 Annandale Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved.)
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The Righteous Thief
South Korea (2012) | 118 Minutes
Director: Jeong Yong-ki
Mu-hyeok Hong is the 18th generation descendant of Hong Kil-dong (famous Robin Hood like character). By day, he works as a high school music teacher, but by night becomes a Hong Kil-dong like thief. His rival is a cold-blooded businessman known to bribe politicians for personal gains.


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Explore Specialist Advice (Explore) is proud to be a partner in the Piki pilot, which was announced today and will offer free mental health support to thousands of 18-25 year olds across Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa.
"Explore is contributing to the Piki pilot by providing psychology support and supervision to all practitioners working under the programme," says Sean Versteegh, Explore General Manager.
"I am particularly excited that Piki provides an opportunity to reach an age group who have in the past been difficult to engage through traditional medical settings. By making specialists available alongside peer-to-peer conversations and online support, Piki will offer a different way of providing high quality mental health support."
"By putting people at the centre of their own support, Piki reflects Explore's focus on working not just with the individual, but alongside their family/whānau, friends and wider communities."
"Alongside Tū Ora Compass Health and the other project partners, we look forward to supporting many more young people as they navigate the world around them, learn new skills, and find their own paths to happy and meaningful lives."
"Mental health is a challenge all New Zealanders face – either for themselves or with someone they care about. Through the Piki pilot with Tū Ora Compass Health, Explore looks forward to being able to quickly and effectively provide more young people with the support they need," Mr Versteegh says.
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Publishing with Purpose
Sophie Handler
Sophie Handler is an urban researcher currently working together with the University of Manchester and Age-friendly Manchester to help develop its Age-friendly strategy. She is the author of the Alternative Age-friendly Handbook.
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Age-Friendly Cities and Communities
A Global Perspective
Edited by Tine Buffel, Sophie Handler and Chris Phillipson
This important book provides a comprehensive survey of different strategies for developing age-friendly communities, and the extent to which older people themselves can be involved in the co-production of age-friendly policies and practices.


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Asin's first commercial success, 'Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammay', made her a household name in South. But it was Asin's debut in Bollywood with 'Ghajini', opposite Aamir Khan that made her big in tinsel town. Though still new to Bollywood, Asin is living true to her name which means pure by wowing the audience with her grace and power packed performances.
Bollywood hottie Asin at Radio Mirchi studio
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Are you planning to create a sensitive Google Form? Don't want to share it with anyone on the web? Well, you don't have to worry. Here is a simple guide to password protect the Google form.
By default all Google forms are publicly view able. So, if you would like to Password protect your Google form, follow the step by step procedure given here.
How To Password Protect The Google Form?
To password protect your Google form, what we are going to do is just split the actual form into two pages with the first page being served as the log in page. Therefore if someone wishes to view the actual form, they will have to enter the password in the first page.
Still confused? Well, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: First open up your web browser, log in to your Google Accounts and open Google Forms.
Step 2: Now create your Google form. Once done, split the actual form into two pages by clicking on the "Add Section" button as shown below.
Step 3: For reference, I have renamed this form title as "Password Protected Form".
Step 4: Next, add a question by clicking on the "Add Question" button. Enter "Password" as the question title and choose "Short answer" from the drop down list next to the question title field.
Step 5: Now enable the required field. Once done, click on "Data Validation" option as shown below.
Step 6: In the first drop down list, select "Regular Expression". In the next one, select "Matches" and then enter the your Password in the third field. For this tutorial purpose, I am using the password "crackaloud". Once done, specify the error text as per your wish.
That's it. Now whenever someone tries to access this Google form, it will prompt them to enter the password as shown below in the picture below. Once they enter the correct password, Google will let them Google form.
Note: This is not a bullet proof method to protect your Google form. Anyone with a fair amount of HTML knowledge can find out the password by looking at the source code.
If you encounter any issues while following this tutorial, do let me know via comments.


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It's that time of year again, when my family locks themselves in the kitchen to prepare for Thanksgiving dinner. People always ask me, how much food could you possibly need to make. Well... A LOT
When we have Thanksgiving with my mom's family, there are her 7 siblings, plus significant others, plus cousins and of course my grandma. We need to have enough food for around 25 people total. That means one really big turkey.
Because there are so many people, my mom prepare our own turkey just so we can have leftovers!
This morning I woke up at 7:30 A.M. to help her make....
2 pumpkin pies
1 apple pie
1 apple cake
1 turkey + stuffing
and apparently brussels sprouts....(we'll see how those turn out!)
But, we started cooking yesterday! I made two batches of my special cranberry sauce- one for my family and one for Ryan's.
This isn't your average cranberry sauce. It has a little twist. You add fresh orange juice and orange zest. It may seem odd, but the orange balances out the tartness of the cranberries.
I've been making this sauce for the past three Thanksgiving dinner- we always have to make extra because there would be no leftovers!
Tip: Cranberry sauce is always EVEN better the day after
Cranberry Sauce
36 ounces fresh cranberries (3 bags)
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cranberry juice
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1. Combine ingredients in a saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop open (about 10 minutes)
3. Skim the foam off the surface with a metal spoon and discard.
4. Cool to room temperature.
5. Refrigerate, covered, for up to a week.
(Great on turkey sandwiches)
I'm very thankful for my friends and family and boyfriend, and their continual support and faith in me. Thanks for always being my rock.
Bon Appetite and gobble gobble!
Chef Maggie


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I am new here and try to find a forum to list a complain about individuals who pretend to be financial experts and then they cheat you out of your money.
Hendrie Hatting, Norange Capital Markets offer me returns of $500 000 on a investment of $65 000 to fund a project for agricultural development. Me and some of my friends invest more than $2 million with him with promises of good returns on the international trading platforms. I am a farmer an have no knowledge of this type of trade.
It is now 2 years later and we lost all our investment. Hendrie now blame Capitaldotcom for the failure to perform and threatened me with legal action if I disclose information on this issue.
Is there any way to stop this from happening to someone else? How can I get this fraud to be known?
I got advice to "flag" him - this way financial institutions will not work with him. I don't know how or where to flag him and his company.
I was so stupid to believe all his claims. He claim to be a General in the UN - I cannot get proof for this. He also claim his father make the sculpture of Pres Mandela.
He cheated a lot of my friends out of a lot of money. We manage to get him arrested in China but they release him after a guarantee to refund the Chinese investors.
He avoid any communication with us.
I got his passport copy and full details
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Mitron New video song Kamariya Jackky Bhagnani and Kritika Kamra
New 2018 upcoming Bollywood Movie (Mitron) New song Kamariya Starring Bhagnani and Kritika Kamra
The New Hindi Movie song Kamariya HD video song Mitron starring Jackky Bhagnani and Kritika Kamra. This latest song is in the voice of Darshan Raval, The song is Music composed and penned by Lijo George and DJ Chetas. Kamariya Lyrics and written by Kumaar. Mitron Release Date 14 September 2018.
- Singers – Darshan Raval, Ikka Singh
- Music – Lijo George & DJ Chetas
- Lyrics – Kumaar
- Music Label – Sony Music
- Film Directed by – Nitin Kakkar
This year's ultimate festive dance track number has arrived! Presenting the exciting new song from the film Mitron, titled – Kamariya. Voiced by the talented Darshan Raval and composed by Lijo George and DJ Chetas, we bet this song will top all your dance party playlists. Starring Jackky Bhagnani and Kritika Kamra, Mitron is set to hit cinemas on the 14th of September,2018.
Check Out Kamariya HD video song Mitron…
(credit video – Sony Music India)
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Kamariya Lyrics from Mitron:
The song has Gujarati flavor to it which is sung by Darshan Raval featuring Ikka's rap. The song is produced by Lijo George & DJ Chetas with lyrics written by Kumaar. The song is from Nitin Kakkar directed "Mitron" starring Jackky Bhagnani & Kritika Kamra.
Kamariya Lyrics
Haalo ne.. haalo..
haalo.. haalo..
Hello.. hello.. hello.. check!
Oh haalo…
Kamariya… Kammariya…
Kamariya… Kammariya…
Chama cham naach aajhe
Dhama dham dhol baaje
Non-stop halla machega
Oye naacho saare..
Papapapa peepani pe
Aaja naya step seekhe
Non-stop halla machega
Oye naacho saare..
Apni famous hai raat waali yaariyan
Jaane saare jahaan aa…
Pethal purma sunle o choriya
Jhoome nagariya jab jab ye ghoome..
Kamariya re thaari kamariya
Kamariya re thaari kamariya (x2)
Shu waat che!
Chale ve rap pakad ne!
(Ikka Singh Rap)
Surat se seedha Ahmadabad aaya
Khelne ke liye sang dandiya bhi laaya
Tell me baby girl
What is your name che
Pehle nazar mein ho gaya tumse prem che
Aaj raat ek baar haathon mein leke haath
Thaam loon kamariya teri
Dance karun tere saath
Jisko hai naachna woh floor pe aa jaaye
Jiska jo pasandeeda step karke wo dikhaye
Funky feeling hai kyun hona jazbati
Jajajaja jazbaati kyun hona hai jazbati
Chhore swag waale, choriya hain nakhrati
Nakhrati nakhre dikhaati (x2)
Haan ek bas yehi baat bole repeat pe
Hum jaisa koi kahaan…
Pethal purma sunle o choriya
Jhoome nagariya jab jab ye ghoome..
Kamariya re thaari kamariya
Kamariya re thaari kamariya
Pethal purma paavo waagyo ne
Mhaaro suto sunido jaagyo jawaan laal
Kamariya re laal kamariya
Kamariya re laal kamariya
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Featured in Outside Magazine as Best Fleeces for Spring.
We wanted a fleece that strayed away from the norm. The Ropi first came to life in the form of a softshell anorak. After a year of wearing that anorak, we opted to change the fabric to our newly developed fleece and constructed a pullover that comes on and off with ease and feels like you're wearing a blanket. The kangaroo "pouch" has a zippered entry to keep your belongings secure and the over-sized hood leaves room for a helmet if you're on the ski hill or cycling on a brisk night. Add a heavy-duty ribbed cuff and an elastic waist drawcord to complete the optimal cold weather fleece.
Two-sided Brushed & Anti-pilling FleeceMulti-ply Taslan Nylon
Bulk garment manufacturing can often overlook quality in an effort to produce large-scale quantities in a timely manner. Too many overseas factories have awful working conditions and unlivable wages. We at Deso opt for domestic manufacturing in order to oversee the product development life cycle and develop a genuine relationship with the humans producing our garments. The quality of our garments comes from experienced tailors that are paid a livable wage and work in healthy conditions right in the heart of San Francisco, CA. We source our materials from the most reliable high-end manufacturers in the world whose values and standards align with ours. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and direct our focus towards creating truly unique garments in small enough quantities that you will seldom - if ever - find another person wearing the same piece.


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Lest we start to think that the cool kids all paint their apartments in shades of beige or grey, illustrator Katie Deedy has created a range of narrative wallpapers: quirky designs based on various figures from history and literature. They are so beautiful. This one is dedicated to Mary Treat, a nineteenth-century scholar of carnivorous plants.
Other designs are based on the work of such people as Jeanne Villepreux-Power, the "mother of aquariophily", and a pioneering female macalogist (mollusk expert, for those readers still straggling); Christopher (an unidentified childhood friend, patently Christopher Robin); and Edward John Smith of the HMS Titanic.
Their lovely website is called Grow House Grow. Such splendid stuff.


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Death Row Information
Offender Information
Last Statement
Date of Execution:
February 2, 1994
Harold Barnard #683
Last Statement:
God, please forgive me of my sins. Look after my people. Bless and protect all people. I am sorry for my sins. Lord, take me home with you. Amen. (A couple of sentences garbled.)


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News Articles of the Week
News that a Lufthansa operated aircraft crashed into the mountains in France captured the hearts, minds and imagination of people around the world. How could something like this happen? In the days that followed CNN and others, used their resource might to dig deeper into the story. When the news broke that the pilot of


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August trend forecast: Apple fries, glitter freckles and hot hairstyles
As summer starts to wrap up, Pinners are looking to cure those end-of-summer blues. They're hunting for new ways to spice things up, from playful makeup trends to twists on classic recipes. Here's a breakdown of what's trending on Pinterest this month to help you freshen up your content and campaigns:
What's old is new again
People are looking for ways to put a new stamp on classic recipes. For some Pinners, that means ketogenic recipes like this chicken crust pizza recipe—which has already been saved more than 12,000 times since it popped up on Pinterest a few months ago.
French fries are also getting a second look: people are ditching the potatoes in favor of fruits and veggies. We're seeing saves rise for Apple Pie Fries (203,000 saves) and these savory Baked Asparagus Fries (250,000 saves).
Accessories for summer vibes
Sunglasses may be a summer staple, but they don't have to be boring. Some of the top styles this season are mirrored lenses, rose gold glasses, tinted lenses, cat eye aviators and rims with flower trim.
Lightweight, effortless bags are also gaining steam. Particularly popular in Germany, this shopping-bag-turned-it-bag has been making waves across the Atlantic, and some styles even cost less than a cup of coffee.
Beauty gets whimsical
Glitter freckles are making their beauty mark this summer, especially on the festival scene. Saves up more than 85% year over year for this playful, colorful idea. For a more everyday look, people are saving natural makeup ideas that highlight their real freckles and skin, rather than covering them up.
Food tattoos are another fun trend that's popular with Pinners right now. Saves are up more than 800% year over year in the US, and people are getting permanently inked with tiny popsicles, egg and bacon crossbones and their one true love—donuts.
Easy, breezy hairstyles
Pinners are looking to style their hair for outdoor activities like time at the beach and pool. Buns are trending up, with saves up more than 170% year over year. The bun style du jour is what the French call "macarons"—a.k.a double buns.
—Eric Wahlgren, currently saving ideas to 20th Street


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Faculty & Staff
Kathryn Marzec
Assistant Director
- Email:
- firstname.lastname@example.com
- Phone:
- 716.286.8203
Kathryn Marzec is an advisor in the Academic Exploration Program (AEP) and an instructor for NUB 102 (Niagara University Beginnings). She joined the award-winning program at Niagara University in August of 2003.
As an advisor, Kathryn enjoys guiding and supporting students through their decision making process. She has also taught an AEP section of NUB 102 (a freshmen symposium course) in recent years.
Kathryn previously served as an adjunct faculty member at Bryant and Stratton College where she taught Oral Presentations (Engl 110). As a graduate student, she worked in the State University of New York College at Buffalo's Office of Disability Services and with the Academic Enrichment Grade Improvement Service for the Educational Opportunity Program at the college. She has also worked for Canisius College as a graduate assistant in the Student Activities Office.
Kathryn received her M.S. in college student personnel administration from Canisius College and her B.A. in communication studies from SUNY College at Buffalo.


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Intra Workout
Taking intra workout supplements are an emerging craze. Essentially, these supplements are composed of several key ingredients. By taking intra workout supplements you're able to achieve peak performance and efficiency in the gym; allowing you to train both harder and longer.
BCAA Intra
If you play sports a lot, in the long term this can result in fatigue and injuries. If you drink BCAA Intra while engaging in sports, you break this circle. BCAA Intra contains no fats, no sugars and no carbs.


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Drinkmonger with its impressive range of wines, craft beers and specialist spirits as well as an extensive array of whiskies was launched by Royal Mile Whiskies in 2011 with the opening of two shops in Scotland.
The first of these opened in the heart of Pitlochry at the start of July 2011. It takes the things that we already specialised in (whisky, fine spirits, Havana cigars & pipes) and adds a very carefully selected yet comprehensive range of wines and beers. The shop is managed by Lesley Shaw, Brian Joseph and Jane Boon. If you're heading up the A9 en-route to Speyside and the Highlands, please do take the brief detour into Pitlochry. Lesley and the team would be delighted to see you, and if you're peckish we're right next door to the wonderful Scottish Deli with its fine range of cheeses, great sandwiches, Illy coffee and other delicacies.
The second branch of drinkmonger is in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh. While Pitlochry is split 50:50 between wine and specialist spirits, the Bruntsfield drinkmonger has more space for an even larger variety of wines. With a fantastic selection of whiskies and fine spirits, plus an extensive range of world beers, this shop caters for every need. Alan McMillan is our branch manager and is assisted by Doug Bond. As you'd expect, our staff have a wealth of drinking and selling experience between them and are looking forward to your visit very soon.
Drinkmonger will also continue to supply trade businesses, as bar owners and bartenders have come to us with looking to make the most of our prices, good service and exceptional range. If you would like to get in touch about on-trade accounts and the exclusive brands we can offer, please e-mail email@example.com. Please let Neil know if you would like to be signed up to hear about exclusive trade offers.


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The 2020 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award
We've been nationally recognized for our dedication to our customers, our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
We're honored to receive the 2020 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award. This award nationally recognizes elite Subaru retailers who provide an exceptional customer experience at every interaction with Subaru. These retailers have also demonstrated an outstanding commitment to supporting passions and causes in their local communities in important areas such as the environment, community, health, education, and pets.
What is the Subaru Love Promise?
Subaru Loves PetsMore info
Subaru Loves the EarthMore info
Subaru Loves LearningMore info
Subaru Loves to HelpMore info
Subaru Loves to CareMore info
Whether they live in our homes or in the wild, Subaru is committed to keeping all animals safe and healthy.
A partner since 2008, Subaru has donated over $28 million to the ASPCA and through Subaru Loves Pets has helped support the rescue, transport, adoption and well-being of over 230,000 animals across the country.
Loving the environment means more than loving the great outdoors. It means working to preserve it.
Since 2018, Subaru has partnered with TerraCycle. Participating Subaru retailers collect hard-to-recycle trash that was headed to local landfills. We collect approximately 2 tons of this hard-to-recycle trash monthly, which will be converted to furnishings and other usable items and donated locally.
It's our goal to make the pursuit of knowledge available to as many minds as possible.
Since 2015 Subaru, in partnership with the American Association for the Advancement Science, donated over 277,600 award-winning science books. In addition, through our partnerships with Staples and Adoptaclassroom.org we supported teachers and students with donations of S400,000 in gift cards and school supplies.
In a perfect world, hunger would be history and hope would be commonplace. We believe a perfect world is possible.
In 2020, Subaru and its retailers made a donation to Feeding America to provide 50 million meals to help feed people in need during the COVID-19 crisis,* making meals available at 199 local food banks across the country.*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.
We should all have a chance to lead a healthy life. We're aiming to give as many people that chance as we can.
Since 2016, Subaru and its retailers have partnered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to donate over 167,000 blankets and 21,500 arts & crafts kits and reached nearly 150,000 patients in more than 780 hospitals nationwide.
How is Bowser Subaru dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
At Bowser Subaru, our Love Promise to the Pittsburgh area can be seen in our partnerships with local nonprofits and charities. We're grateful for the opportunity, not only to be a part of the Pittsburgh community, but to serve it as well.
Love Promise Stories from Bowser Subaru
Subaru and Bowser Subaru believe in making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. We uphold that belief through our Love Promise Community Commitment. Every month, we select inspiring stories from customers and partners from around our area who strive to support our collective commitment and feature them here
Bowser Subaru Team Lights the Night – Megan E
Employees from Bowser Subaru participate in the annual Leukemia Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk. With employees from service, sales, administration and more; we came together to support not only members of our own team who are cancer survivors but all those in our area who have been impacted by these diseases. We are proud to help support an organization such as LLS as they strive to provide support, research and more to those in our area in the quest to end cancer.
Bowser Donations Help Hillman Cancer Patients – Breanna S
Bowser Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) recently teamed up for the fourth time to spread love, hope and warmth to cancer patients and their families at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. During the month of June, customers and employees at Bowser Subaru were invited to create "care cards" – whether heartfelt, handwritten notes or drawings of uplifting images like smiles, hearts, and superheroes – for cancer patients. On July 16, Bowser Subaru packed up these encouraging messages and delivered them along with 80 blankets and 30 arts and crafts kits to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Air-conditioned treatment facilities can feel incredibly cold to patients, so many hospitals rely on donations of blankets like these to keep their patients warm and comfortable. The arts and crafts kits are packed full of Crayola products, which will help children who accompany a loved one to treatment feel more at ease. One of the patients watches her granddaughter several days a week, and was so excited to receive a craft kit because she knew her granddaughter would love it. About a dozen patients received their blanket, craft kit, and care card that day, while the rest of the items will be distributed to additional patients in the days and weeks to come. Patients and staff alike greatly appreciated the donation. Dr. Stanley Marks, Chairman of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and a past president of our LLS chapter, and UPMC Hillman COO Stephanie Dutton made time out of their busy schedules to personally thank Megan Erny from Bowser Subaru. LLS is grateful to Bowser Subaru's management, staff and customers for giving their time and resources so generously to cancer patients at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and throughout the Pittsburgh community. Thank you for supporting our mission to cure blood cancers and to improve the lives of patients and their families.
Merakey Allegheny Valley School Donation – Merakay Allegheny Valley S
Bowser Subaru in conjunction with the Pittsburgh area Subaru retailers and Subaru of America a $1,000 donation was presented to the Merakey Allegheny Valley School in Coraopolis, PAThe donation was presented to Dorothy Hunter Gordon, Executive Director for the School during the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association's sponsorship night. Dorothy said she is pleased to have Bowser Subaru and the Pittsburgh area retailers, and Subaru of America partner with the school. Merakey Allegheny Valley School (Merakey AVS) is a non-profit organization which provides homes and a full range of services to individuals with all levels of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The majority of the more than 800 individuals in our care are diagnosed with severe or profound IDD. In addition, most of the people we serve have multiple physical disabilities, extensive medical complications and may require supports for challenging behaviors. Merakey AVS operates facilities in nine Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Dauphin, Lebanon, Mercer, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.
Kittens rescued from the cold – Shawn E
Three kittens were found in a vehicle at Bowser Subaru trying to stay warm. With it being late October and temperatures getting close to freezing, the vehicle seemed like an obvious choice. Employees at Bowser Subaru found them and brought them inside. Another employee, being a cat owner themselves, went home and brought back a large crate, food, litter and litter box, toys and bedding for the tiny kittens. A nice home was set up inside one of the offices in the Bowser Subaru service department. Very quickly two of the kittens were adopted by employees at Bowser. One is still without a home, but the staff posted some photos on Facebook and this lone kitten should have a home soon. Not many people would go to such efforts to rescue some stray kittens. They would most likely call a shelter to deal with them. The efforts of the employees at Bowser show that they would go above beyond.
Bowser Subaru's 3-Peat for Cancer Patients – Breanna S
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was honored when Bowser Subaru selected us as a partner for their inspiring "Subaru Loves to Care" summer program for the third year in a row. Representatives from the dealership arrived at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center on July 18th with a goal of making an immediate, tangible impact for patients undergoing treatment. One unpleasant side effect of chemotherapy is that some patients constantly feel cold. To make their treatment more comfortable, Bowser donated 80 cozy new blankets in Subaru's signature blue. In addition, the dealership gifted 25 arts and crafts kits filled with Crayola products meant for any children receiving treatment or who accompany their parents or family members to appointments. The group from UPMC Hillman accepting this donation on behalf of their patients included Anastasios Raptis, MD; Susan Gibson, Senior Director, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; and James Rossetti, DO. Dr. Rossetti also sits on the LLS Board of Directors as a Medical Advisor. The UPMC Hillman and Bowser teams enjoyed chatting with each other during the drop-off. One of the UPMC Hillman representatives was telling the Bowser crew how much he loves Subarus; he already owns three, but still has his eye on one of the newest models. LLS sends a huge "thank you" to everyone at Bowser Subaru who made this donation possible, including Gary and Barbara Bowser, Bowser Subaru owners and members of the LLS Board of Directors. Thanks also to Megan Erney and Devyn Moon for taking time out of their day to deliver the donation. LLS is extremely thankful to have the Bowser family and Bowser Subaru as long-standing partners in our mission to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and to improve the lives of blood cancer patients and their families. Pictured (L-R): Dr. Raptis, Angela Austin (LLS Patient Access Manager), Susan Gibson, Dr. Rossetti, Megan Erney, and Devyn Moon.
Bowser Brings Hope, Warmth to Cancer Patients – Breanna S
Patients at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center on June 21 were overjoyed to receive a surprise courtesy of Bowser Subaru. The dealership distributed 80 blankets and 10 arts and crafts kits, as well as uplifting care card messages and Subaru/LLS co-branded bracelets. Bowser Subaru staff members Megan Erney (Advertising & Public Relations Manager) and Eric Radakovich (Subaru Star Delivery Specialist) worked with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center volunteers to "share the love" with patients in both the clinic and treatment areas. Hospital staffers were surprised and delighted to receive arts and crafts kits just in time for summer break. Many parents have to bring their children to treatment with them while school is out, and the Crayola products will be perfect to help kids pass the time while they wait for mom or dad to see the doctor. We were honored that Dr. Stanley M. Marks, Chairman of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and a past president of our chapter, took a few minutes of his valuable time to thank the Bowser Subaru team for their contribution. Bowser Subaru and the entire Bowser family deserve recognition for their continuing partnership with the Western PA & WV chapter of LLS, and have our gratitude for bringing hope and warmth to cancer patients and their families.
Subaru and NWF Love the Earth! – Christopher V
We have incorporated our Wildlife Habitat into our outdoor learning environment.
Jefferson Hills Elementary Outdoor Classroom – Jefferson E
As part of the Subaru Loves the Earth program for 2017, Bowser Subaru donated items to Jefferson Elementary School to help the create a Certified Wildlife Habitat as part of their outdoor classroom. The items donated such as birdhouses and feeders, bird bath, organic soil, gardening tools and more have assisted in enriching the already growing outdoor classroom. The school and students are grateful for Bowser Subaru and Subaru of America's support of the National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitat initiative - a hands-on way in which students, teachers, parents and administrators can make a difference in helping to restore native habitats, on garden (or school yard) at a time.
Warm Thoughts and a Blanket to Match – Judi S
Thank you Bowser Subaru!...I was receiving my weekly chemotherapy at Hillman Cancer Center when a very nice lady came into my room and presented me with a blanket that had a very nice card expressing "warm thoughts" from your company. How very touching and much appreciated. Fighting cancer is hard, but knowing there are people out there such as yourselves cheering us on makes things a little less difficult.
Bowser Subaru Annual Blood Drive – Megan E
Each year, Bowser Subaru holds a blood drive. This year we partnered with the Central Blood Bank to help those in our community in need. This year we collected 27 units of blood which equates to 81 patients! Thank you to all of our employees and customers who donated this year.
Bowser Subaru Loves Learning – Megan E
As part of the Subaru Loves Learning Book Donation event, Bowser Subaru partnered with West Jefferson Elementary School to provide 200 books for kids in grades K-3. This program was designed to donate outstanding, prize-winning books to schools with the goal of engaging young learners in the world of science and inspire them to want to learn more. The books are on display and made available to students in the schools library so they can enjoy them even outside of the classroom.
Subaru Loves Learning Book Drive August 1 - 31 – Danielle S
Join us in our Subaru Loves Learning initiative during the month of August! We are partnering with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in donating science books to Jefferson Elementary in the West Jefferson Hills School District. All of the books that will be donated have been recognized by AAAS as some of the best science books in their field. Contact us to learn more information.
Bowser Subaru Blood Drive – Central B
Each year the team at Bowser Subaru holds a blood drive with the Central Blood Bank. This year our drive held on July 13th collected 35 units of blood from employees and customers who participated. This translates to the support of 105 local patients in our area.
Subaru Loves the Earth - E-Waste Event – Danielle S
We would like to thank our customers for participating in our E Waste Recycling event during the month of April. With your help, we were able to prevent 8,568 lbs of carbon emissions from polluting the atmosphere. This is equivalent to saving 329 trees, 1,457 gallons of gasoline, 12,422 plastic bottles, and 57,135 aluminum cans. Thank you for helping strengthen the Subaru Love Promise!
Helping our local Community – City M
Recently, The City Mission in Washington, PA suffered a fire that destroyed its kitchen. Though no one was harmed, the Mission serves three meals a day, 365 days a year. Bowser Subaru began holding a food drive this June to help collect canned and boxed food items to assist the Mission in replenishing its supplies. If you would like to donate, you can bring items to our showroom or for other ways to donate go to www.citymission.org.
Bowser Subaru works towards paperless business – Garrett J
At Bowser Subaru, we are committed to improving our community and that includes our environment. Paper consumption can reach extremely high levels within business and one way we are working to cut down on our paper usage is by partnering with Pocket Expert to provide our employees with the ability to send electronic business cards. Pocket Expert is an app that our sales staff can use from their computer or smart phone and send their contact information electronically to customers. This way we can stay in contact with our customers and work towards removing the need for paper business cards within our organization. Though it's a small change we believe it will make a big impact not only for us but for our customers as well.
BOWSER SUBARU SHARE THE LOVE - Leukemia & Lymphoma – Terry K
Bowser Subaru presented a check courtesy of Subaru for $14,848 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. The money was raised during Subaru's annual Share The Love event in which Subaru donates $250 for each new Subaru purchased. Subaru owners can select from five charities that benefit our local community, including Bowser Subaru's hometown charity, the local office of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Bowser Subaru would like to thank all of our customers and community members who helped make this donation possible. Photographed here are: Mr. Gary K. Bowser and Jeanne Caliguiri, Development Director of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, WPA WV Chapter.
April 1-30, 2015 E-Waste Recycling Event – Molly M
Throughout the month of April, we are hosting an E-Waste Recycling Event in our store to collect unwanted electronics. We've arranged to work with a company who will responsibly collect, re-purpose, and recycle your electronic waste. Help us protect our environment. Just show up with your E-Waste and we'll do the rest! The first 50 customers who contribute will receive a complimentary environmental badge of ownership. We will accept: LCD Monitors, Cell Phones, Laptops, Tablets, CRTs up to 40", Video Games/Consoles, Fax Machines, DVD/VCR Players, Printers, Computer Peripherals, Switches/Routers, Cords and Wires.
Bowser Subaru Employee Goes Above and Beyond – DMORT R
DISASTER MORTUARY OPERATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM: Bowser Subaru is proud of Subaru Service Manager Nick Edwards - a member of the DISASTER MORTUARY OPERATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM - Region 3 "Caretakers of Heroes."
Bowser Subaru Partners with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Jeanne C
Bowser Organization & The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The Bowser family has been touched by the need for greater research in the area of blood cancer; and for the last 10 years, the Bowser Organization has done much to assist in the funding of the charity's mission, which is to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. The LLS has invested almost $1 billion in research to advance therapies and save lives.
Bowser Subaru Supports Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Jeanne C
Dear Gary, On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the golf committee, please accept our sincerest appreciation for your donation of $2,916.49 for Financial Aid and Patient Services. We and the thousands of patients we serve are extremely grateful for your generous contribution. With the support of individuals like you, major advances toward cures for blood cancers are being made. Since 1949, we have invested over $875 million in research and over $80 million annually. This research has not only helped those affected by blood cancer, but it has been instrumental in finding newer and more targeted treatments for several malignancies. Thank you again for being an integral part of our research efforts and for providing hope for so many with blood cancers. With your continued support, we will be closer to reaching our goal of one day finding a cure. Sincerely, Jeanne Caliguiri Development Director Leukemia & Lymphoma Society


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Academic journal article Military Review
SUN TZU AT GETTYSBURG: Ancient Military Wisdom in the Modern World
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SUN TZU AT GETTYSBURG: Ancient Military Wisdom in the Modern World, Bevin Alexander, W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., New York, 2011, 304 pages, $26.95.
The wisdom of Sun Tzu and The Art of War is frequently quoted in military readings throughout the Western world. In recent years, the maxims of the "Great Master" have made their way into the civilian sector, spawning numerous Sun Tzu books and blogs, some extremely well-done and of great utility, others poorly planned and prepared and with little to offer.
One recent addition to the genre in the well-done category is acclaimed military historian Bevin Alexander's Sun Tzu at Gettysburg: Ancient Military Wisdom in the Modern World in which the author dissects ten significant battles and campaigns in history and focuses on the principles of Sun Tzu. As he states in his introduction, "This current volume is designed to show that commanders who unwittingly used Sun Tzu's axioms in important campaigns over the past two centuries were successful, while commanders who did not . . . suffered defeat, sometimes disastrous, war-losing calamities."
Alexander makes outstanding use of his previous body of work where he previously discussed many of the battles and campaigns (1862 Civil War campaigns, Stalingrad, Liberation of France during World War II, and Inchon). This enables him to provide readers with a concise, yet thorough understanding of each battle and campaign and sets the conditions for him to analyze each as they relate to the maxims of Sun Tzu. …


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Eh Brah! What is it with you and your pals? It's 4am and I get a wake-up buzz from your gas-powered leaf blowers! You are gainfully employed by the property management of the South Shore nightlife park and you get a well-deserved salute from this old combat veteran–but 4am? Every timeshare condo on this island has signs that prohibit "noise" between 8pm and 10am–it's so people can sleep! Do I get a paycheck from your company? No. But for some reason you're forcing to get up at an unGodly hour! What's more, I have to deal with all the stuff you've blown into my yard, except I have to use a rake! Come to think of it, I do work for you. When do I get my paycheck?
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communityhealth.in is a wiki mass collaboration project. That means it will become bigger and better only if you get involved.
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- In order to be a comprehensive resource on community health in India communityhealth.in depends on a community of voluntary editors who create, edit and organise information related to community health in India. If you feel you have information and the willingness to share it with others then you should be involved.
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There has been a recent surge of interest and media coverage on the human papillomavirus (HPV) – a virus that can lead to the development of cervical cancer.
Naturopathic medicine seeks to find the underlying cause of disease, and to focus a person's attention on prevention. So when it comes toinfectious diseases like HPV, a little education can go a long way. Here are some things you may not have heard...
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually-transmitted disease.
HPV is transmitted from an infected person to their partner via the skin. This means that even if the sexual activity of a couple does not include penetration, the disease can still spread! There are more than 100 different strains of HPV, 30 of which are known to be transmitted sexually.
"Approximately 10 of the 30 identified genital HPV types can lead, in rare cases, to development of cervical cancer."
– Centers for Disease Control, 2007.
Some strains of HPV contribute to...
- warts: genital, anal, flat, raised and plantar
- cervical dysplasia (i.e., an abnormal growth of cells) & cancer
- dysplasia of the vulva and penis
But, not all infected individuals have symptoms!
"Only 1-2% of HPV-infected individuals have any visibly detectable clinical lesion." – Fitzpatrick et al., 2005.
So, what can you do to reduce the spread of HPV?
- educate yourself and your children about safe sex practices
- ask your medical doctor to screen you for HPV infection if you are sexually active, even if your activities do not include penetration!
- partners should talk openly about their infection status and sexual history
- do not share unwashed towels, clothing, etc. with an infected individual
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Genital HPV Infection - CDC Fact Sheet," (December 19, 2007). T. Fitzpatrick, R. Johnson, K. Wolff, & R. Suurmond, Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology. McGraw-Hill, 2005.