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Safe Sleep
White River Medical Center is a part of the Cribs for Kids Safe Sleep Hospital© program.
Cribs for Kids Safe Sleep© is an educational program using healthcare professionals to educate new parents on the techniques for safe sleep. Extensive research has resulted in recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issuing updated recommendation for parents on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and infant sleep safety.
This program allows us to provide Halo® SleepSack® wearable blankets to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Pack n Play® portable cribs to families in need.
The program was established with an initial gift from The Taylor McKeen Shelton Foundation. The Taylor McKeen Shelton Foundation was established in loving memory of Taylor with a goal of increasing awareness of, and research into the cause of Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood incidents. In addition to supporting the SUDC Program, goals of the Taylor McKeen Shelton Foundation include supporting families who are living through similar tragedies and helping to provide healthy, physical activities for children. Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) is the sudden and unexpected death of a child over the age of twelve months, which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation is conducted.
What is infant safe sleep?
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among infants between one month and one year of age. This is what you can do to help your baby sleep safely and to reduce your baby's risk of SIDS.
To Create a Safe Sleep Environment
- Always place a baby on his or her back to sleep, for naps and at night, to reduce the risk of SIDS.
- Use a firm sleep surface, covered by a fitted sheet; a crib, bassinet, portable crib or play yard that conforms to the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommended.
- Your baby should not sleep in an adult bed, on a couch or on a chair alone, with you, or with anyone else.
- Keep your baby's sleep area in the same room where you sleep. Room sharing not bed sharing. Always place the baby in a safety-approved crib, bassinet, portable crib for sleep
- Sitting devices like bouncy seats, swings, infant carriers or strollers should not be used for routine sleep.
- Keep soft objects such as pillows and blankets, toys and bumpers out of your baby's sleep area.
- Wedges and positioners should not be used.
- Do not smoke during pregnancy or allow smoking around your baby.
- Do not let your baby get too hot during sleep.
- Breastfeed your baby.
- Give your baby a dry pacifier that is not attached to a string for naps and at night to reduce the risk of SIDS after breastfeeding is established.
- Supervised Skin to Skin is recommended to all mothers and infants immediately following birth regardless of feeding or delivery, (as soon as mother is medically stable, awake and able to respond to her newborn) and to continue for at least an hour. Once mother starts to get sleepy, return baby to bassinet.
- Follow health care provider guidance on your baby's vaccines and regular health checkups.
- For additional information and education on safe sleep please visit:http://www.cribsforkids.org/education
Resources for Parents
- Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/sts/Pages/default.aspx
- Cribs for Kids: http://www.cribsforkids.org/
- Safe Kids Worldwide: https://www.safekids.org/
- Text4baby -This information service sends free text messagesabout maternal and child health to the cellphones of pregnant women and new mothers. Itis supported by the National Healthy Mothers,Healthy Babies Coalition. Women sign upfor the service by texting BABY (or BEBE forSpanish) to 511411. They receive free, short textmessages each week, timed to the baby's due dateor date of birth.
- Arkansas Breastfeeding Help Line – 1-844-344-0408 (24/7 help for breastfeeding questions)
- General Women and Children's health tips: https://www.womenshealth.gov/
- Car seat safety: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Car-Safety-Seats-Information-for-Families.aspx
- Shaken Baby Syndrome: http://www.dontshake.org/


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10 Traveling Dogs From Instagram That Will Inspire You To Hit The Road With Your Pup
Few things make traveling more fun than embarking on a trip with your favorite four-legged friend. Dogs make for loyal, amiable travel buddies who don't complain or ditch you for a cute special someone (usually). Here are a few of our favorite canine travel companions from Instagram. Maybe their adventures will inspire some of your own.
10. Loki the Wolfdog
Loki pauses for a moment after taking in the surrounding beauty at St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Loki is a husky, wolf, and malamute mix that goes on mountain adventures with his owner, Kelly Lund. Often, Lund's significant other and her dog will join them, altogether making for a fearsome foursome of a travel group.
9. Aspen the Mountain Pup
Aspen doesn't even look mildly worried to find himself in a canoe on a mountain lake. This golden retriever, who lives in Colorado and is used to roaming those Rockies, has become an old hand at all this adventuring. Aspen lives with Hunter and Sarah Lawrence, his humans and adventure partners, who also happen to be photographers.
8. Django and Chloe
Humans aren't the only ones who like to have a little fun at the beach. The dynamic doggy duo of Django and Chloe are enjoying their day in the sand, surf, and sun. A dachshund and Parson Russell terrier, respectively, the two pups are best buddies. They have much to look forward to at the beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they live.
Click 'next' to read on and check out more adventurous traveling pups!
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I received this book for free from Won in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Series: Secrets of the Eternal Rose #2
Published by Philomel on July 16th 2013
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Young Adult
Format: ARC
Source: Won
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In Renaissance Italy, love, lust, intrigue and secret societies converge to stunning results!
In the second in the stunning Secrets of the Eternal Rose series, Cassandra Caravello is trying to forget Falco, the wild artist who ran off with her heart, as she grows closer to her strong, steady fiancé, Luca. But Luca seems to have his own secrets. When he's arrested by soldiers in the middle of the night, Cass's life is once again thrown into chaos. She must save Luca, and that means finding the Book of the Eternal Rose—the only evidence that will prove he's innocent.
So begins her journey to Florence, a city haunted by whispers of vampirism, secret soirees and clandestine meetings of the Order of the Eternal Rose. And home to Falco, who is working for the Order's eerily stunning leader, the Belladonna herself.
Can Cass trust her heart to lead her to the truth this time?
Nothing is as it seems in this seductive thriller, where the truth may be the deadliest poison of all.
Venom was was one of my favorite reads last year so I was so incredibly excited for this sequel. Once again, Fiona Paul managed to hypnotize me with beautiful writing and a seductive story!
Our beloved Cass still finds herself at a crossroads to her future. She has her fiancé Luca who loves her dearly and will do most anything for her, and then there is Falco the artist from a different world than her own but one filled with excitement and love. Luca finds himself in a bit of trouble and Cass embarks on a journey to hunt down information on the Order of the Eternal Rose and all of their secrets to help prove Luca's innocence. Cass has found herself immersed in danger once again while she unravels mysteries behind this secret organization. But this time she is on her own, with only the help of her handmaid, Siena.
I completely loved the path the characters all took in this sequel. Cass really grows into her own person, so strong and so devoted to both the men in her life. Where Luca was missing for much of Venom, we get to learn more about the man he is in Belladonna. He was very much a focal point of the novel in many ways. Fiona Paul sure is making this love triangle difficult for me. I absolutely adored Falco in Venom. He was charming and mischievous, and regrettably missing for quite a bit of this sequel. But when he finally showed up, he lit up my face much like his presence lights up a room. Both men were actually missing for quite a bit and though I missed them at times and craved their presence, it took absolutely nothing away from my reading experience. I was so immersed in Cass and everything she was discovering, not to mention some new characters who enter the fray, most importantly of which is Belladonna. At the heart of the Eternal Rose group, Belladonna creeped me out with her perfect preservation and self-obsession. But she was so utterly fascinating.
Sometimes I wonder if Fiona Paul has somehow discovered time travel, transporting herself back in time because the details are just so rich. But never overpowering. I am so in awe of her writing and knowledge of the time period. The way she wove interesting facts and myths of the era into the story and the mysteries of the Order of the Eternal Rose was incredibly bewitching and hard to put down. The ending was captivating with a few surprises thrown in, one of which left my jaw on the floor. I am in desperate need of that final book, Starling, to see how she wraps everything up and just what will happen with my beloved characters. I hope my heart can take it!
Her situation was hopeless: betrothed to one man, wildly in love with another.


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We're delighted to announce that our summer networking meeting for members will take place in London on Wednesday 28 June from 18:00 to 21:00 hrs.
Staycity Aparthotels are very generously hosting this ASAP event at their London Heathrow aparthotel, just a one minute walk from Hayes & Harlington train station (a short train journey from Paddington).
The event provides an important face-to-face opportunity for members to discuss the latest sector developments and trends with their peers and to meet many of our new members for the first time.
ASAP members and Business Partners should register now as we anticipate very strong demand for this event and places are limited so we expect to operate a waiting list.
For event information and to register your place please click HERE and refer to the specific instructions. Please direct all event queries to Karen Taylor email@example.com
"We are delighted to be hosting ASAP members at Staycity Aparthotel London Heathrow on June 28th and look forward to updating everyone on our exciting 2017 with new openings in Marseille, Lyon, Manchester Piccadilly and The Strand"
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Very recently I met with a lady that looked like she's been through so much emotional stress that affects her physical, where she looked at me with watery eyes and asked: "Do you think I should change my eye color?"
I asked: "Why? They're so gorgeous!"
Her: "No… They're not."
Me: "What do you mean?"
Her: "I heard that my eye colour is what is making my bags under my eyes even worse. That people think I do drugs or I'm a drug addict. I want to have surgery to change my eye color Olivia. I looked into it, it can be done"
I looked at her with these gorgeous green blue eyes that were very clear with little to no specks in them.
I told her: "What I see is a beautiful woman with a beautiful eye color and a beautiful soul because you've been through a lot for yourself and others you care about."
She said: "Oh no, oh no no no, did you know I lost weight? 35 pounds I did. And I thought my business would be better, my husband would treat me better, my kids would like me more, but none of that happened. It was as if I never lost those pounds. I don't know what to do anymore. I have such low self confidence, I've had it all my life because of these bags under my eyes."
Me: "You're telling me what you see but I see someone who's trying to discover themselves and is trying hard to find what it is that you love about yourself."
Her: "No… No way. I have so many problems, I don't ever make any money with my business, I always do it for cheaper because I want to help people, I help children give beautiful gifts to their parents for holidays for my services but I never ask more than what they have or is willing to give. "
Me: "I see a woman who wants to help the world by seeing that money isn't everything that there is tremendous value in what you do than the money you see that is given to you. You're just confused if the money of what was given to you, your actual worth because you're struggling with everything to pay your own bills with it."
She proceeded to tell me more and more about what has happened in her life where she feels her children blame her for even passing on the gene of the dark bags and circles under their eyes that friends are now thinking they are drug addicts.
I told her that no matter if I changed her entire face, if she doesn't recognize or refuse to see what's beautiful about her, the makeup won't do its justice by helping you.
Guys, I'm talking a beautiful blonde lady here, she has gorgeous teal-colored eyes that look like a clear sea. She's an entrepreneur, a stay at home mom for over 20 years dedicating her life to raising her children right, and Is facing self esteem issues because she never took time off for herself and gave herself enough credit for it.
If you go into anything with the intention of hoping someone will give you credit for it, usually that's going to end in you being dissapointed. You need to give yourself credit for trying something.
So I want to dedicate and take the time to ask what do you believe you've done that you deserve credit for the intention of going in to try, regardless of the results. The point is that most of us try to better understand ourselves and to improve ourselves for the better.
Even try writing a letter to yourself for 5 minutes while you sip your coffee or while you're sitting in your bathroom and often we will see that if we just give ourselves that credit, it was that reassurance we needed ladies. Not from your boss, your friends, your children, your husband, your boyfriend, or your peers. It was you that's just missing in your own equation.
Give yourself the gift of you 🙂
Olivia Ha
Makeup • Hair • Beauty Specialist


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Stuart Knight
Expert Communicator, Thought Leader, Disruptor, Visionary
Stuart Knight helps the world's biggest companies reach new levels of success. An award-winning entrepreneur, communications expert, and critically acclaimed author, Stuart's clients are the "who's who" of business — from Nike and Telus, to Kraft and BMO — with his presentations seen by over one million people worldwide.
When he is not on the road speaking, you may have seen or heard him on some of Canada's biggest TV and Radio stations where he is often asked for his expert opinion on high level communication.
Believing that organizations are only as strong as their people, Stuart uses hilarious stories and well-earned insights to motivate everyone to achieve their goals in both their professional and personal lives. +
The author of You Should Have Asked: The Art of Powerful Conversation, and The Madness of My Mind, Stuart also writes a weekly blog followed by over ten thousand people.
The founder of The Top Ten event, one Canada's biggest speaking extravaganzas, Stuart brings together many of the world's most interesting people to share their stories in support of charitable causes. --
- Business Management & Strategy
- Communication
- Corporate Culture
- Creativity | Innovation | Disruption
- Customer Service & Loyalty
- Employee Engagement
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resources & Workplace Culture
- Inspiring Stories
- Leadership
- Most Requested Speakers
- Most Requested Virtual Speakers
- Motivational
- Networking
- Risk & Risk Management
- Sales & Service
- Team-Work & Collaboration
- TED Speakers
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Stuart Knight offers a wide variety of high impact keynotes and workshops. He will always customize each presentation to meet your needs to ensure your audience is entertained and walks away with tools they can immediately use to become more successful in business.
Four Conversations for Success
Anyone can talk business. When was the last time you talked life? How do you feel when the guy behind the counter remembers your name? Why do people work hard for some managers and not others? Do your clients look forward to seeing you? What do you know about your customers that your competition doesn't? Do you see them? They're everywhere. That's right, they are called people and if you don't really know them, you're just another company trying to survive. (Also offered as a workshop)
The Choice: 5 Decisions All Winners Make
Do you know why some companies are more successful than others? Here's a hint. It has nothing to do with their people waking up earlier, working harder or having prestigious degrees. They simply have leaders who make five decisions every single day. Do you know what they are? Don't worry, Stuart Knight does, and he'll inspire your team to make them. Warning: This will lead you to greater success. (Also offered as a workshop)
Stuart Knight is represented by K&M Productions. For more information, fees, Stuart Knight's speaking schedule & booking Stuart Knight contact us.
Keywords: Business Management & Strategy, Communication, Leadership, Corporate Culture & Creating a Winning Corporate Culture, Creativity/Innovation/Disruption, Customer Service & Loyalty, Employee Engagement, Relationship Building, Entrepreneurship, Office & Workplace Culture, Inspiring Stories, Most Requested Speakers, Motivational Speaker, Networking, Risk & Risk Management, Sales & Service, Team-Work & Collaboration, TED Speakers, Employee Morale, Group Collaboration, Success, Motivation, Team Work,
Stuart was such a hit at our Conference that we made it a priority to have him back in for a Province wide tour.
–Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario
Stuart was such a hit at our Conference that we made it a priority to have him back in for a Province wide tour.
–Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario
Stuart Knight has an uncanny ability to connect with his audience. At one moment you are laughing hysterically, and the next moment you are on the edge of your seat as he shares profound insights into the world we live in.
–Sun Microsystems
Stuart is an amazing talent – inspirational, motivational, wickedly creative, and best of all funny! I highly recommend his shows or corporate speaking engagements to everyone or anyone.
–Redux Media
I received GREAT feedback on your session. The majority of the delegates have been coming to this for over 10 years and many people told me personally you were the best speaker we have ever had.
–Canadian Employee Relocation Council
We just had Stuart Knight as our opening keynote for a leadership retreat and he was the highlight of the conference. The audience loved his high energy, humor and relevant messages that they use every day in their businesses. He was a joy to work with and took the time to make the talk personalized to our industry. I would recommend Stuart to any organization ready to teach their team to how to build better relationships!
–Eye Recommend
Stuart's presentations are a combination of entertainment, education, inspiration and fun. They provide a unique environment for individuals to maximize their inter-connections thus promoting ideas and alliances, while generating real momentum within the group.
Stuart Knight had the challenge, at our national conference, of engaging an audience of franchisees and head office staff who have 'heard it all before' in terms of motivational speakers. He knocked it out of the park. Stuart's command of the stage, his masterful skills as a moderator and his entertaining style of delivery compelled people to see things in new ways — and to think about and experience the art of interaction and the power of meaningful conversation as critical success factors in their business and personal lives. I would highly recommend Stuart as a keynote speaker for anyone looking to engage attendees, entertain and offer them actionable insights for living a fuller and richer life.
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The GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe.
RAYS 8, Rockies 3 (boxscore)
THE GOOD: Rays Way. The Rays won 2 of 3 this weekend. I had to go back and check to make sure I wasn't misremembering. Because it was an ugly 3 games and it felt like the Rays didn't play well in any of them. But sure enough, they won the series, which is just typical Rays…James Loney. Despite starting just 21 of 30 games, Loney now has 33 hits. Those 33 hits rank 23rd in the AL. His seven 3-hit games are tops in baseball. And his .398 batting average would lead all of MLB if he had enough plate appearances. Miguel Cabrera (.385) is the current leader…Jake McGee. This is what Jake McGee should be now. Until he reestablishes another pitch, he is a 1 or 2 batter specialist to bridge the gap between the starting pitcher and Joel Peralta in the 8th inning. And the key is that the starting pitcher needs to at least get into the 7th inning.
THE BAD: David Price. The 9 earned runs he allowed on Saturday were the second most of his career. In 2009, he gave up 10 runs to the Phillies. But on that night, only 5 were earned. His 9 earned runs were the most in his career, eclipsing the 8 earned runs he gave up way back on April 7th of this year…Yunel Escobar. When he was hit on the wrist, there was an immediate fear that he had broken a bone and would be out a long time. That fear was based mostly on the idea that the Rays do not have a true backup shortstop. Sure Ben Zobrist can play shortstop. And while he won't make a ton of mistakes, he also doesn't have the quickness to be a very good shortstop. And when Zobrist has to move, that just opens a hole someplace else. Behind Zobrist is Sean Rodriguez (no thanks) and Tim Beckham, whom the Rays moved to second base, which shows you what they think of his shortstop skills. And then there's the idea that we were worried about losing a player hitting .174 with a .237 OBP. Of the 99 players in the AL with enough ABs to qualify, Escobar ranks 92nd. And his .233 wOBA ranks 94th. If Hak-Ju Lee wasn't injured would we have been as scared?
THE TELLING: Shelley Duncan cleared waivers and has accepted his assignment to triple-A…On Thursday, David Price will go head-to-head with RA Dickey. It will be just the 3rd time reigning Cy Young winners faced each other…The home run by Josh Rutledge (who also happens to be Laura McKeeman's boyfriend) was the first hit off of Matt Moore by somebody hitting 6th, 7th, or 8th. Those 3 spots were previously 0-33…Sunday's game was the first multi-error game of the season…The Rays are 14-16, 5.5 games behind the Red Sox. Most frustrating aspect of that is that the Rays have held a lead in 25 of their 30 games.
- Watching Durham Bulls Baseball writes about the no-hitter thrown by the Bulls yesterday. [WDBB]
- They also noticed that former Rays outfielder Fernando Perez is now playing with the Sugarland Skeeters. That's the same independent club that Scott Kazmir and Roger Clemens recently played for. [WDBB]
- Has James Loney just been lucky or has he changed his approach at the plate and finally realized his potential? [Fangraphs.com]
- BJ Upton's .154 batting average is dead last in the NL, among 86 players with enough plate appearances to qualify. But hey, the Braves are encouraged by one opposite field double (where have I seen that 50 times before?). [AJC.com]
- This article makes it sound like Tyler Goeddel, the Rays' first-round pick in 2012, is being groomed to be the next Ben Zobrist. [MiLB.com]
- Here's a video of Evan Longoria talking about the "Tampa's Got Wings" program. [YouTube]
- Derek Dietrich, the player the Rays traded for Yunel Escobar, is off to a good start in the Marlins organization. [FishStripes]
- "Nudging" Josh Freeman in 2013. [JoeBucsFan]
DURHAM 2, Pawtucket 1. Four pitchers combined on a no-hitter, led by Jake Odorizzi who allowed only 4 walks in 7 innings. He struck out 3…Wil Myers was 1-3 with a double and a walk.
Pensacola 8, MONTGOMERY 2. Mikie Mahtook went 1-3 with an RBI. He's hitting .248.
Brevard County 10, CHARLOTTE 2. DH Alejandro Segovia hit his 6th home run of the year. He also struck out 3 times…Drew Vettleson was 1-4 and is hitting .216 while Richie Shaffer went 0-4 and is hitting .220.
Clinton 5, BOWLING GREEN 2. Taylor Guerrieri allowed 2 runs on 8 hits with 4 strikeouts in 5 innings. His ERA is now 2.45…3B Tyler Goeddel went 0-4 and committed his 9th error of the season. Not a good day after the story above came out.


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I was reading an article on a Humanist website about the defiance of god, and in this article, satan was compared to Prometheus, a beloved character in Greek mythology. Prometheus was the one who dared to steal fire from the gods, and he was admired for his defiance. This concept of defiance as an act of heroism is extremely unusual, and does not manifest itself in any of the major religions today (that I know of).
Satan is a defiant character in Jewish and Christian lore, however believers see him as the very embodiment of evil. I wondered to myself, Is he actually evil? Or just misunderstood? Should he be considered a hero like Prometheus?
I'll consider the following sources for my research: Old Testament, New Testament, and the Koran. I'll do a search through the text for the following key words: devil, satan, serpent, snake, hell, darkness, shawdow, death, evil, angels, demon.
Old Testament
First of all, I highly recommend reading this article first: How the Serpent Became Satan. Shawna does a terrific job laying out the details of an Old Testament satan, and provides some excellent context.
Genesis, "Serpent" | Three chapters into the Bible, a serpent character is introduced. This serpent is described as a crafty creature made by god. If god made the serpent, and god is all-knowing, he should have known that this serpent would cause the fall of man. Why would god create such a creature? Why would god set mankind up for failure? Strike one against god.
I do not know for certain if the serpent is satan, as that connection is not made very clear. God does say, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil." If knowing good and evil makes you a god, and the serpent knew good and evil, then the serpent must be a god as well. The link feels very weak, don't you think?
Anyway, this character does not seem expressly evil, to me. All he does is question god, and challenges Eve, who was blindly following god's commandment. This is a rather Promethean scenario, and the Humanist in me applauds the serpent's inquisitive nature.
"Serpent, Snake" | Serpents and snakes are mentioned here and there in the Old Testament, but never again as a creature with a consciousness. They are likened with evildoers, with sharp tongues and poisonous lips. Fleeing, hissing, darting creatures. Obviously, snakes are scary! It's no surprise that snakes are paired with negative rhetoric in the Old Testament.
1 Samuel, "Darkness" | While heaven is definitely mentioned in the Old Testament, hell is not. The closest thing I could find to hell in the Old Testament was "the place of darkness", and that the wicked will be silenced there. Doesn't sound so bad, eh? Another mention of this place is in Job, "Have the gates of death been shown to you? Have you seen the gates of the deepest darkness?" (38:17)
1 Chronicles, "Satan" | The first use of the word "satan" is not until the book of 1 Chronicles. The first mention of Satan is fairly innocuous. He doesn't seem to be an evil character yet, rather simply a character motivating King David into action.
Job, "Satan" | Satan's most colorful story in the Old Testament is found in the book of Job. God allows satan to test Job in every conceivable way in order to get Job to denounce his faith in him. Watch a quick summary of the story on YouTube. I personally think that god looks like a bigger douchebag than satan does in this story. Why does god stand by and do nothing? Strike two against god.
Isaiah, Ezekiel and the Fallen Angels | There's a few passages in Isaiah 14:12-15 and Ezekiel 28:11-19 referring to a fallen angel. Some people point to these passages to describe how satan came into being. I am not convinced. I think that the first passage is actually referring to the King of Babylon, and the second is referring to the King of Tyre. In both instances, the kings are metaphorical fallen angels. However, for the sake of argument, let's say they are in fact referring to satan. If so, satan used to be a good angel of the Lord, until he was corrupted by wickedness. This angel had designs on overthrowing god, but he was thrown out of god's courts before he could do so.
Zechariah, "Satan" | The final mention of satan in the Old Testament is again a brief one. His purpose here is to be an accuser to Joshua the high priest. The picture I have in my head is that of a courtroom. God is the judge, Joshua is the convict (defended by an Angel of the Lord), and Satan is the prosecutor. God rebukes satan. Joshua wins and is ceremoniously purified. That's it—very short!
Mentions of "evil" and "death" are too numerous to count, but interestingly, not to describe satan. The words "devil", "demon" and "hell" is not used anywhere in the Old Testament.
New Testament
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Hi, everybody! I recently finished editing a series of videos for a Matrimonial and Family Law lawyer at Melvin & Melvin named Joe Morawski. The shoot went very well, and we got four good videos that Melvin will start using soon in social media. Here's a link to one of the videos:
I am very grateful to Melvin & Melvin for the opportunity to continue to shoot videos for the firm. I also appreciate how much I'm learning about how to handle video subjects to get them to relax, to get them to project and emote, and not make them too nervous while you are filming. Practice makes perfect!


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Branching Out
Trees hold magic,
sturdy ancient magic.
At an early age, the oak
across the street from my home
cast a spell on me.
It was tall as my imagination
and had limbs that reached the cosmos;
I would often climb it, settling on a
solid bough whose bend resembled
a launch seat.
Many an afternoon,
me and this enchanted timber
explored secret universes,
never to be seen again until
dinner time.
© 2014 abruvanamedsly


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Paul Pogba Paris
The French playmaker Paul Pogba has finally shown up in this tournament and he carries the hope of a troubled country on his shoulders
Even if France did not win against Switzerland last night, Sepp's "Man Of The Match" was Pogba. He was everywhere and could have scored four goals in the first twenty minutes alone. A good Swiss keeper and the goal post denied him but this match will be remembered as the moment in Euro 2016 when big Paul finally showed off his fantastic skills. Having been embroiled in a fight with the uber critical French media who practically seemed to want him to fail, the youngster gave the best possible answer with this game.
At the same time, Pogba is one of adidas biggest signings with the potential to become one of the world's most important players. And not only for his style of play, also because Paul is also a fashion plate. With his signature haircuts and cool styling he is a star on and off the pitch – whether for France or for his club team Juventus. Pogba is also a big lover of fashion having recently attended the Balmain men's show with his buddy Karim Benzema who is not part of the France squad this time. Understandably as Benzema is currently under investigation for allegedly participating in the blackmailing of a French national team-mate. adidas had Pogba photographed with a few of his buddies right next to the Eiffel Tower.


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Carrara's mission is to provide the best customer service experience in the industry. Below are just a few customers who were gracious enough to share their opinions on their Carrara Experience.
We were referred to Carrara Companies with high recommendations by our insurance provider. The scope of damage involved multiple trades and it was imperative that restoration was completed in a timely and professional manner. Carrara responded diligently to the time sensitivity, high standards, and expectations of PlayhouseSquare.""From the first meeting with Carrara and their representatives, we were treated as a priority. Ample time and representation was given to our project, and from day one, my colleagues and I felt a large sense of relief to be in such capable hands. Every special request that we made every bump in the road, every problem and worry was met by Carrara with a solution. It is an understatement to say that Carrara met the damage at our building in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
As restoration and construction work was taking place, we at PlayhouseSquare were more than impressed at the quality of service delivered by Carrara. All of us that worked on the project unanimously agree that, should we need disaster construction, we rest assured that we will continue to have the best working on it.
We had an upstairs toilet malfunction and water came through the ceiling into our family room. We were beside ourselves. The men you sent out were knowledgeable, efficient, courteous, and respectful. Sean and Andre were first on the scene and immediately started moving furniture putting up plastic, getting the carpet treated and the padding pulled up. They cleaned as they went so as not to track dirt through the house. All of the gentlemen we dealt with dealt with made us comfortable in the fact we had chosen the right company to do the repairs with the high standards we expect of ourselves and others. This is a five star review.
Carrara Companies has provided emergency response services to McKinley, Inc. for a couple years. During this time, they have responded to several emergency situations involving water. My experience with them was exceptional. They are responsive and professional. The quality of their cleanup and restoration work is excellent. I strongly recommend Carrara Companies to your company.
My experience with Carrara Construction was one of the best experiences I have ever had with a service company, every employee was kind and gracious. The work was performed efficiently and the workmanship was beautiful. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a construction company. I am going to call my insurance agent, and let him know how happy I am with Carrara Construction.
I would like to take a moment out of your day to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for one of your employees in the Columbus region, Brad. He recently helped me with a broken door that needs to be fixed/replaced due to heavy wind damage from storms last summer. Not only was Brad well-versed, polite, fast, and easy to talk with, he went above and beyond and helped fix my door with his tools until we are ready to order the replacement. I am so very grateful. He is a testament to your company's core values
Last year I had the misfortune of having two pipes burst in my home. However, I had the great fortune of being introduced to Jeff of Carrara Companies. I can't say enough about his professionalism and kindness in a stressful time, along with his efficiency and quality of work. The workers who were at my home for about two weeks were friendly but very focused on doing the job. They were always on time and also extremely professional. I particularly was very pleased with the fact that when they were done for the day, they showed respect for my home and my belongings, and did an excellent job. I was so pleased that I then hired Carrara Companies to do a major painting job at my place of work – Solon Center for the Arts. Again, Jeff handled the quote and managed the job. The work was as I expected – of the same caliber as the work in my home. Carrara just finished another (challenging) job at the the Center and completed it professionally and within the time allotted. I give high marks to Carrara Companies and recommend them for any job, large or small. It's great to know you can trust them to do the very best!
My staff has related to me the attention to detail you and your staff provided, the level of understanding of our particular needs as well as the flexibility you exhibited in working on our project. In dealing with objects of not only extrinsic value but of historical value, we at Stan Hywet are quite "particular" about the qualifications of outside contractors. My staff certainly did their homework in referencing Carrara Companies and from my viewpoint they chose well.
From the moment they arrived… this company did an outstanding job. Every person was thorough, polite, and communicative with us every day and every decision, highly skilled and incredibly dedicated. Tbey were not the sort of crews that showed up, worked briefly, left for a while and then came back a day or two later. Their work ethic is excellent and their prices are very competitive.
The concern and sensitivity of the crew and staff have been greatly received and appreciated. The team is very careful to answer any question that is directed to them and to meet those needs…. I have been very happy with the quality of work that is being done at the home and the care given. Thank you… to each and everyone that have helped in getting us back in our home.
I would like to thank you and your team for your professional support to my family through this difficult time. I will not forget that it was you who showed up late New Year's Eve to assess the damage of my house and provide well-need suggestions. it is your team that came to my house on New Year's Day to work for initial cleaning and drying. Without these "first aids" during the inconvenient holiday time. I cannot imagine how I could handle these messes by myself. I sincerely thank you very much for all your time and effort to support me and my family.
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Updated on April 18, 2016
10 Years Young
Seven years and two months ago I stumbled across a profile on an adoption site. Seven years, one month, and two weeks ago I filled out an adoption application form. Seven years and one week ago I met… Read More


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Tiger Beer Limited Edition
December 14, 2012 | 0 Comments
Designed by Ground4D | Country: Ireland
"After the relaunch of Tiger Beer in Ireland last year, Dublin agency Ground4D have worked with four international artists to design the Tiger Beer Limited Edition box collection. The illustrations appear on the outside of these bespoke boxes which contain a Tiger Beer glass. Peter O'Dwyer, creative director of Ground4D explained that "we wanted to create a four sided canvas for the artist to display their interpreations of what makes Tiger Beer and Asia distinct". The artists who's work appears on the boxes are Gisèle Scanlon, Will Barras, Jasper Wong and Kozyndan. If you're fortunate enough to live in ireland, you'll be able to pick a set up in select off-licenses."
Student Work – Gustavo Bife Fernandes
December 14, 2012 | 1 Comment
Designed by Gustavo Bife Fernandes | Country: Brazil
"Over the course of six months I defined the brand positioning, and developed the visual identity system for a fictitious beer brand based on the current scenario of the Brazil's beer market. It's the dawning of the "Cervejaria República".
This project defines various aspects that concern those elements of communication, through its naming, voice and visual communication throughout. Within this are the brand's signature (symbols, logo, typography), institutional colors, palettes and patterns, labels, and packaging among others.
It's inspired by three main elements that, combined, serves the brand's guidelines:
– The Wheat, representing beer.
– The Republic, representing Brazil's old republic period.
– Brazilian Style, representing the needs of defining and discussing the dawn of a legitimate brazilian brewing school."
Student Work – School of Visual Communication
December 13, 2012 | 2 Comments
Designed by Caroline Rosenkjær, Casper Holden, Christina Stougaard, Nicolai Henriksen & Thorbjørn Gudnason | Country: Denmark
"A small entrepreneurial company from Denmark is currently preparing to launch a new innovative mens product, a semen quality test for home use which indicates the semen mobility with 98 % accuracy! The appearance and use of the product is similar to a pregnancy test.
We went after a minimalist no-bullshit package design, which gives the consumer nothing but the relevant. Furthermore will the package design be a necessary part of the advertising concept."
Tulip Winery
December 13, 2012 | 2 Comments
Designed by Israel Yosseph | Country: Israel
"A series of labels for Tulip winery, Israel. These premium wine bottles required prestigious labels, so the high quality of the products would reflect through them. In continuation to the new clean and minimalistic brand identity created a year ago, we chose a simple visual language with a single dominant graphic element. The letter "U" which also appears in the winery's logo was originally designed so it would seem like the Tulip flower in reference to the brand name. Its unique shape generates a flowing and elegant contour and creates an aesthetic contrast between the light and dark shades on the bottle."
Schooner EXACT Brewing Company
December 12, 2012 | 0 Comments
Designed by Taphandles | Country: United States
"After five years in operation, Schooner EXACT Brewing Company approached Taphandles to update and expand on their master brand logo. Taphandles created a new brand system that allows for more flexibility while maintaining the ties to the nautical heritage of Seattle that inspired the original brand. At the same time, the new system better reflects their mature and growing brewery without forgetting where they came from. As Schooner EXACT begins to roll out their new brand, they have added bottled beer to their line-up for the first time. Taphandles updated their beer art and created 22-ounce bottle labels for their King Street Brown Ale, 3 Grid IPA, and Hoppy Holidays Winter Ale, with the goal of elevating the design to compliment the new master brand system and the quality of the beer. Each label is built on the same framework that allows for variation in color and the artwork unique to each style to stand out on the shelf."
December 12, 2012 | 3 Comments
Designed by Beeson + Beeson | Country: United Kingdom
"You could be forgiven for thinking that nuts are nuts. But when we met the team from Cambrook we discovered that nuts can be a work of art. As the original founders of Dormen's Nuts these guys had learned a thing or two about quality and wanted to launch the ultimate range of caramelised nuts handmade right here in England.
The thing that struck us immediately about these nuts was their amazing shine. This kind of fine glaze is unlike other caramelised nuts available in the UK and can only be produced using the same gentle panning method that is commonplace on the continent.
We created the strapline 'brilliantly caramelised' to capture the unique shine of the caramel in a very British tone. To bring a little glamour to the otherwise earnest nut aisle our design puts their name in lights, making them famous for their brilliantly caramelised nuts. The dazzling C of Cambrook draws on the 'brilliance' of the product to act as an icon for the brand across a range of packaging and other communication."
Student Work – Aveline Gunawan
December 11, 2012 | 2 Comments
Designed by Aveline Gunawan | Country: Australia
"Bottle and 4 pack design for a premium Belgian beer. The aim was to differentiate the brand and packaging from other Belgian beers.
ZEGE is Dutch for victory. This premium Belgian beer was made to reminisce King Leopold's triumph. The labels were designed to resemble a medal and the black bottle adds a strong and elegant look to the brand.
The labels were printed in cotton and sewn together. The wax seals were 3d printed using resin as the material.
The four pack design reflects the king's chair with the quote laser printed on the wood: "Goûter à La Victoire" which means 'Taste the victory'."
Celebrity Tea
December 11, 2012 | 0 Comments
Designed by Katerina Teterkina | Country: Russia
"This tea packaging design was created for the JAFF TEA brand from Sri Lanka. The idea of using a champagne bottle shape for the tea can came from the client. The task was to create the graphics for it, which would emphasize the festive mood of the packaging and make customers buy it as a present."
December 10, 2012 | 0 Comments
Designed by Umbra Design Studio | Country: Ukraine
"A new beer brand from Kalush Brewery (1565) designed by Umbra Design Studio. Our first project with the brewery was the design for Kaluskie Exportowe which has a very traditional, and vintage design. This new line of beer needed to be more contemporary, and appeal to younger beer drinkers."
Evian x Diane Von Furstenberg
December 10, 2012 | 0 Comments
Designed by Diane Von Furstenberg | Country: United States
"Diane Von Furstenberg & Evian® have partnered to design the latest limited edition bottle, which reflects a playful celebration of life.
For the collaboration, DVF drew inspiration from her personal relationship with evian water and her own love of life: "I am so excited about this collaboration because I have always loved evian and I think drinking water is one of the most important things we can do to love ourselves and love is life! To me it is all about living life to the fullest and I am so proud to work with evian to spread such an important message," said Diane Von Furstenberg.
Diane von Furstenberg is the first American and female designer to join the renowned group of designers who have previously collaborated with the brand including Issey Miyake, Paul Smith, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix and Courrèges. Since launching in 2008, more than 10 million limited edition bottles have been sold in over 150 countries.
The bottle, composed of 100% recyclable packaging, is sealed with evian's new screw cap design. The bottle also features a nod to DVF's iconic mantras with "Water is Life is Love is Life is Water is.." which graces the bottle with her own distinct handwriting along with the ubiquitous heart DVF logo in a special hue of red, created exclusively for the Evian® collaboration."


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About DiscoFM
In 2012, Dutch DJ's Peter de Jong and Jeroen de Boer decided that the best way to keep entertaining their fans was by opening up a radio station. They could clearly tell that their fans were not having enough of their music which they could only access a few times in a week for the lucky ones and those not too fortunate had to wait for weeks before the DJs could make it to their nearest nightclub. Some resulted in following the DJs to all their gigs. To solve this problem, Disco FM was formed.
online disco radio station
This is an online disco radio station that plays nothing but disco music. From the old school to the latest hits in the nightclubs that will make you dance along, you are bound to get everything you desire to make your day entertained and relaxed. The music is played every day, all day. This means that you get to enjoy it 24/7. Disco FM is not your average radio station because the running of the channel is driven by the needs of listeners all over the world. Even if we are experts at knowing the best disco music, we like operating with our listeners and fans in mind. We only play music that will entertain all of our audience.
How do we know what to play?
We have been in the entertainment field for a very long time. In fact, we are professional DJs. The experience we have as DJs has helped us come up with a radio station that gets over 5000 listeners every day. This has not come easily but patience, integrity, understanding our audience and ensuring that we are reliable has made us the most sort for disco radio station in America and other parts of the world.
Because of the overwhelming response we have from listeners, many companies started approaching us to take advantage of our broad coverage and audience base to market their products. This saw the creation of the advertising wing of the group.We have successfully worked with many companies especially in America, United Kingdom, and Australia to market their products and services. To help us with the broadcasts and advertising campaigns, Disco FM has employed six full-time employees. We are growing every day with our audience increasing significantly.
Remaining faithful to our audience is our most significant desire. We work hard to stay true to our core values which are providing quality uninterrupted disco music to our audience and staying true to our promise of playing the music 24/7. We work with integrity which has made us a trusted source of disco music and advertising space for thousands across the world. We aim to become better every day and to offer quality services. Every day is a learning experience of how we can become better at what we do best.
So, if you are looking for a reliable disco music radio station, we are here. You can listen to our music from anywhere in the world. You can even request for your favorite hits to be played.


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Paul Laurence Dunbar#47 on top 500 poets
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PHYLLIS, ah, Phyllis, my life is a gray day,
Few are my years, but my griefs are not few,
Ever to youth should each day be a May-day,
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I first photographed this sweet family six years ago, and it was so fun to head back to Wolf Trap this month for another session. I always love reconnecting with old clients! Megan and Shane have to be two of the cutest siblings around. They made my job way too easy! And Carolyn and Dale are pretty adorable parents too.
Thanks so much for the fun session, guys! I can't wait to do it again!


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How to Walk on Mars With Google Street View on Your Cell Phone
How to Access Google Mars
If you already have Google Earth on your computer then you can access it there.
- Open up Google Earth and then look for the Mars icon.
- Click this and you are then in Google Mars. Explore and enjoy
- To use Google Sky or Google Moon go to those icons on the right
- Or you can go directly to Google Mars by clicking this link Google Mars Download
- I have also provided this link at the end of the article.
What is Google Mars?
The planet Mars is available to you on your computer to explore and visit. The Rover machines are there driving around the planet and you can see everything it sends back to NASA. This is really awesome stuff and it is all free.
How to Get Google Street View on Mars
If you have used Google Street View then this is exactly the same only instead of viewing and walking around Earth you are viewing and walking around Mars. How's that for space exploration in your own home! You can view the mountains, canyons, volcanoes, rocks, boulders and other terrain in 3D on the planet. You can see Mars in the daytime and at night.
Take a walk on the planet surface or follow the tracks of the 3D Rover Models, Spirit and Opportunity. You can experience amazing high resolution 360 degree panoramic views of the planet. The online visitor to Mars can take a virtual walk on the surface of the planet.
Interactive Tour
If this is your first visit to Mars then you can be shown the main attractions and sights by going on an interactive tour. You will be accompanied by either Ira Flatow or Bill Nye who will guide you along so that you get the most on your first visit. Once you have found your space feet you can take a wander around on your own.
What is 'Live from Mars'
Because of the excellent collaboration of Google and NASA Google Mars users have the opportunity to view and study all new images from the NASA satellites. These are available for us to view only a few hours after NASA gets them. To use this facility click the 'Live from Mars' icon.
YouTube Video Tutorials
To see examples of what you can do and see when you use Google Mars I have provided You Tube Video at the end of this article. Click on the videos and be amazed!
How is this Possible?
Well Google has received information and data from the Mars Space Flight Department of Arizona State University. Here scientists from NASA had all the information from their orbits of the planet Mars, the Mars Global Surveyor and 2001 Mars Odyssey. There have also been spacecraft Rovers that landed on Mars.
Exploration Rovers
These are the two Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity. These two machines are still driving around the surface of the planet Mars even now and collecting data images.
Data has also been collected from other sources around the world including the European Space Agency, the U.S. Geological Survey, Viking probes, Mars Global Surveyor, and the Hubble Space Telescope.
Because of the cooperation between Google and NASA anyone on the internet can now visit the planet Mars from their own home. The viewer can also see the planet from above in space.Or if you want to take a virtual 3D walk on the planet surface then this is also possible.
What is Google Earth Download
A download that is available free to anyone who has access to the internet. There is also Google Ocean where you can visit the oceans of Earth. In this article I will concentrate on Google Mars. For a detailed review of the other apps within Google Earth I have included links at the bottom right of this article.
Copyright of Images
There are many excellent images of the planet Mars. Some of the best high resolution photos were taken with the HIRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Spacecraft.
All these you can look at and upload to your own blog or website. Google owns the copyright but allows these to be added to blogs and websites as long as proper credit is given to Google.
- Google Mars
Direct link to Google Mars
- Google Earth
Direct link to Download Google Earth
Take a Trip Online with Google Mars
It is a fantastic way to visit the planet Mars from your Laptop online. Walk on the surface of the planet and take an interactive tour. See the canyons, volcanoes and other terrain in 3D. Google Street View is now available on Mars so why not use it to take a virtual walk on the planet today!
Viking, have you published your theory of Mars colonization? That would be a fun read :-).
Ah, just a drop in the bucket with all your Tweets! It's exciting to imagine what Google Mars will look like in a few decades. Thx again!
Awesome! Congrats on all your Tweets.
I'll link my Mars One colonization hubs to this... after I spend some time exploring the planet :-).
Mars Oky
Garlic Angel :-)
I never knew it even existed. Thanks to hubbers like you we keep finding informative stuff in hub pages. Great job.
Very interesting hub. Now I love gEarth even more. (This must fun and free to travel to Mars, LOL). Thank you for sharing this wonderful hub.
Thanks to informative, cutting-edge, hubs like yours, I am able to get a glimpse into fascinating windows opening new worlds.
I love using this feature. I thought it was a great idea to start adding in things about space on Google Earth.
Awesome, isn't it amazing what you can do with google Earth. Thanks Viking, your Hubs are always so useful
EXCELLENT hub/wow!
Wow this is cool! It's amazing what you can do with Google Earth. Thanks.
Thanks a lot viking305 for your good hub. You have made me take a tour of Mars. I hope I will not have nightmares later about green people. That spooky photo is scaring. Ha ha haaa!


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We have leading clinicians who are international renowned and provide expert opinion and management of endocrine disorders.
Our dedicated facilities enable us to provide high quality care and our speciality trained nursing and support staff ensure your appointments and treatment are delivered with skill and compassion.
Our proximity to other oncology departments at The Christie puts us in a unique position to enable us to provide management of hormonally active tumours. Our radioactive iodine service is the biggest in the north west and we have access to state of the art scanning and laboratory technology.


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Each week, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist that isn't awful? E-mail their particulars to email@example.com.
Last year, the underground Houston music scene was teeming with would-be break-out potential. It didn't matter what genre you pointed out, it seemed like someone in it was on the verge of "breaking."
This year, barely a third of the way through, it looks like the city is already beginning to assert itself outside of the Beltway. In rap alone, besides gaining coverage in national magazines, guys like Kirko Bangz -- whose "Drank in My Cup" officially landed atop the Rhythmic Charts at No. 1 -- Doughbeezy, Rod-C, JayTon, Marcus Manchild and more have been seen on MTV and/or BET.
A new name to add to that list: the melodic, ready-made R&B songstress Varrie V.
Early this evening, she will make an appearance on BET's 106 & Park (5 p.m. Houston time). We reached out to ask her about it, as well as battle-rapping and awful sunglasses. You know how that goes. Keep it moving.
Rocks Off: First, tell everyone everything they need to know about Varrie V in exactly six words.
Varrie V: I am the queen of melodies.
RO: Let's just jump straight to it: You're going to be on BET this evening. How did that happen?
VV: My manager was informed about the audition and we decided that it would be a good opportunity for me to launch my #VaVaVoom campaign national.
RO: What exactly will you be doing on there? Pleasesaybattlerappingpleasesaybattlerappingpleasesay...
VV [laughs]: No, no, no. No battle rapping. I will be one of the competitors for the Wild Out Wednesday competition for the New Female Hip-Hop/R&B category, so make sure that I get your vote.
RO: Hoodstar Chantz, one of the more enjoyable personalities in underground Houston rap's biome, has popped up on or in several bits of your music. What's the relationship there?
V: The relationship between HoodStar Chantz and I is definitely a special one. The two of us have grown together while attempting to establish a name for ourselves. We are both known artists in Houston, so it enhances the public's perception of what our relationship could possibly be.
RO: This is the very first thing we saw you in. Question: Please say you all got rid of those glasses, because those are the worst.
VV [laughs]: Well, I wasn't the one wearing them, so I couldn't tell you where they are.
RO: When is a proper Varrie V project coming?
VV: Everyone is asking me this question [laughs]. Myself, the producers, and my team have definitely been working hard to make sure that we give my fans more than what they are expecting, which is quality music.
You can definitely expect my debut EP, VaVaVoom in the summer. I'm so excited about this project. This is my first project so that's why I have been taking my time to make sure that it is right.
RO: Oh, lastly, what time will you be on BET?
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| 7.3°C Belfast
More than 40 firefighters are tackling a major blaze at a recycling plant outside Londonderry.
A 200-metre exclusion zone has been set up around the Peak Environmental recycling centre at Clooney Road, Campsie.
Five fire engines and four specialist appliances were called to the scene at about 11.45am.
Efforts to control the fire are being hampered because there is a large quantity of diesel and several gas cylinders inside the building.
A spokeswoman for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said crews would be on the ground for several more hours.
She said: "We received the call to attend the incident this morning at 11.45am. Firefighters encountered a fully developed fire in several buildings. The buildings contain large quantities of plastic and cardboard and diesel and several gas cylinders are also involved in the incident.
"It is anticipated that the incident will continue for several hours."
People living in the area have been advised to stay indoors and close their windows because of the smoke pollution. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
A spokesman for the Department of the Environment said nearby waterways had not been polluted by the fire.
He said: "The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is assessing the situation, as fully as they can, from an environmental standpoint. The local waterways have been checked and so far no pollution has been found. The Environment Minister Alex Attwood has been informed of the situation and has requested ongoing updates."


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This Easy White Bean Soup is the perfect comfort food recipe for those cold winter evenings. If you are looking for something healthy, hearty and gluten free, this creamy one pot white bean soup is the recipe for you.
It's the end of fall and despite the fact that it has yet to snow in Montreal, we've still been experiencing some cold evenings. This Easy White Bean Soup is the perfect remedy for the winter blues. Make sure you have some crusty bread to serve with this thick, comforting soup.
Just like this Crustless Quiche, this is one of my favorite comfort foods. You won't believe how simple it is to make!
The most time-consuming part about this recipe is prepping the vegetables, but I guarantee the end product is well worth the investment of chopping vegetables for 10 minutes.
Once your vegetables are prepped, you sauté them for a couple of minutes and then just add the rest of the ingredients and allow to simmer.
In just a few hours, you'll have a high fiber, chunky, hearty white bean soup.
Easy, right?
When you first read through the recipe, you will notice there is no indication to soak the beans prior to making the soup. This is not an omission.
As long as the salt is added towards the end of the cooking time, the beans will soften and your white bean soup thickens wonderfully.
In actual fact, there are mixed opinions on this. Some will say that the salt can be added at any point during the cooking time and that it's the only acid that truly affects the beans. Others say that it's the addition of sugars, e.g. ketchup, that make for bean-toughness.
I don't know who's right, but what's always worked for me has been adding salt after several hours of simmering. As always, feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices.
Post update: For those of you wanting to know more about cooking beans, here is a great reference from Christopher Kimball of America's Test Kitchen.
According to the author, potential causes that may contribute to uncooked dried beans consist of:
- hard water;
- old or stale beans and
- the presence of acidic foods.
Recipe origins
In a previous post, I shared this Veal Stew recipe, where I mentioned my large collection of recipe clippings from the Wednesday Food section of the Montreal Gazette. As a faithful reader (all my adult life!) of this local paper, I am sure you can envision my shoe-boxes crammed with wonderful recipes (these Baked Beans is another example).
Imagine my surprise when one Wednesday morning, about 20 years ago, I flipped to the Food section only to find this bean soup recipe.
In an open letter to the food editor, a reader expressed his desire to obtain the bean soup recipe from one of his favorite local restaurants. Lo and behold, the restaurant owner shared his recipe.
At that time, I probably would not have paid any attention to this other than the fact that this restaurant (Carveli) was a couple of blocks away from the hospital where I worked. My colleagues and I would often have lunch there and this fasolatha served with their pita bread was a favorite of ours.
Needless to say, I was just thrilled!
In fact, I was so thrilled that the dietary team and I developed a large scale recipe (250 portions) to serve this healthy, hearty and filling bean soup to our clients.
Over the years, especially during the fall and winter, this has also become a household perennial favorite.
I will often prepare a big batch of this Easy White Bean Soup on the weekend as this is a wonderful make-ahead soup.
Somehow, this big batch soup with white beans always disappears within a few days.
How long will it last in your fridge?
THANKS SO MUCH for following and being part of the She Loves Biscotti community where you will find Simple & Tasty Family-Friendly Recipes with an Italian Twist.
Ciao for now,
★★★★★ If you have made this White Bean Soup, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!
Easy White Bean Soup
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions chopped
- 3 carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 head celery including leaves, chopped (10-14 stalks)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 500 grams dried white navy beans approx 1 pound, sorted and rinsed
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 12 cups water
- fresh or dried herbs parsley,sage,thyme, etc...
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- Drizzle olive oil in a large stockpot.
- Add all the vegetables and garlic; saute for a couple of minutes over medium high heat.
- Combine the rest of the ingredients except salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 2- 2½ hours or until beans are tender and the soup is thick.
- Stir occasionally, especially during last 30 minutes.
- Add more water if soup becomes too thick.
- Season with salt and pepper at the end of the cooking time.
- Top off with a drizzle of olive oil and a squirt of freshly squeezed lemon juice once soup has been portioned in individual bowls.


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Pain in the ball of your foot can have several different underlying causes.
By getting in for an appointment sooner than later, we can help you get to the root of the issue.
It's important not to ignore foot pain because it can often lead to knee, hip and back pain when our bodies overcompensate for the injury over time.
Different Types of Ball of Foot Pain
Tell me if this story sounds familiar!
A new patient, 'Karen', explained to me that she has had ball of foot pain for OVER ten years. TEN!! The only thing that seemed to help her feel better was getting her weight completely off of it.
Here's the problem. She HAD to be on her feet all day because she was a teacher. I know that for a lot of my patients, being off your feet is not a long term option.
This particular patient was at the end of her rope…
Karen had already gone to four other doctors (including Podiatrists and Orthopedic Surgeons), purchased three different pairs of orthotics, had multiple steroid injections, been in a CAM walker boot for more months than she could remember, and finally been in a cast for a couple of months.
So, you can imagine, she was less than enthusiastic when I suggested a custom orthotic with a different design and features built in to offload the ball of the foot. Ta-Da! The 'weight' would be completely off the pain in the ball of the foot.
Well, less than enthusiastic is playing it down.
She was sad, defeated and upset with me that her best option was ANOTHER set of custom orthotics. I get it. Why should she believe me? She'd already tried 3 custom orthotics and tons of different insoles and gadgets from various stores with no pain relief.
Here's where her experience with us was different.
We listened.
After a detailed history, physical exam and gait analysis, Karen and I worked TOGETHER to discuss previous materials and features that were unsuccessful in the past. Her lifestyle played a big role in the shape and materials of her new orthotics. We designed a truly custom orthotic around her biomechanical abnormalities she's had her whole life. Our process is a truly custom process and the difference between a custom orthotic and an insole or "orthotic" you get from Walmart, Costco or other stores that claim the same.
Fast forward to three weeks later…
Karen was performing a gait analysis while trying on her new orthotics, fresh from the lab. As she was walking around the office, she made the comment "This is the first time I haven't had pain in that area in ten years!" and she broke down in tears.
That's why we do it, folks. We have patients that travel across the state for a truly 'custom' experience, so we don't take your trust lightly. We know we can get you there and we're confident in the process.
Pain in the ball of your foot can have several different underlying causes, and can feel like burning, tingling, stabbing pain or like you're walking on a stone. By getting in for an appointment sooner than later, we can help you get to the root of the issue.
It's important not to ignore foot pain because it can often lead to knee, hip and back pain when our bodies overcompensate for the injury over time.


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On Airbnb
Festival(s) & Award(s)
- 2018: Festival international du film de comédie de l'Alpe d'Huez
Rita needs money so she rents her apartment on Airbnb for the night. She is supposed to sleep at her friend's Valentine, who cancels at the last minute. Rita develops a series of ruses not to spend all night outside.
Technical Specs
- Runtimes: 15'
- Color(s): Colors
- Country(ies) of production: France
- Original Language(s): French
- Subtitle(s) available: English
- Audience: General Audiences
- Format(s) available: ProRes HD
Artistic & Technical Crew
With: Géraldine Martineau, Blanche Gardin, Nader Boussandel, Marc Fraize, Diouc Koma, Olivier Broche
- Screenplay: Zazon Castro
- Cinematographer: Xavier Liberman
- Editor: Olivia Chiché
- Sound: Jérôme Pougnant
- Music: Camille Dalmais, Jérôme Goldet, Anything Maria
- Producer: Edouard Aguettant, Gwenaëlle Clauwaert, Jérémy Sahel, Thomas Plessis
Company Credits
- Produced by: Gyro Productions, DimSum Entertainment, Da Prod, Ten2Ten films


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My daughter loves princesses, so her 3rd birthday we decided to make a Belle princess cake. After getting ideas from your website, we pulled it together and it turned out wonderful!
I baked 2 boxes of cake mix, 1 in a well sprayed 2 Qt. glass Pyrex bowl. It baked probably 1 1/2 hours at 325, it got a little brown on top, so I covered it with tinfoil, and after much testing with the knife it was finally done!. Let it cool for about 25 minutes, then flip it out of the bowl on wax paper and let cool on a cooling rack until completely cool. The flat part needed a little trimming, so I carefully used a bread knife and trimmed off the hardened parts on the flat side.
The other cake mix I divided between 2 round standard size pans. These also I flipped onto wax paper and let cool.
I made the frosting, just 2/3 C. butter, 4 cups Powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and 2 tablespoons milk and mixed. I stacked the 2 round layers and frosted in between and then sized up the "bowl" layer. I lined up the 3 layers and trimmed where needed and frosted a smooth layer over everything.
I used a Belle doll that we got from Target, and (don't tell my daughter) but ripped her legs off at the hips. I just cut a little hole in the top of the cake and set her in (after covering her bottom in plastic wrap) and secured her with frosting.
I wanted to use fondant, and it was a little difficult since I had never used it before. I added yellow food coloring, kneaded it in, then had to roll it out. I would use wax paper under so it peels off easier. I then tried to drape it over the frosted cake, and rolled up the edges and added a few details. It's really fun. I hope you enjoy! It really didn't take that long to decorate, maybe an hour total!


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NIDA – Testing
Anzac Parade, Kensington, NSW
Client: Carfax Commercial Construction
Description: The proposed rehearsal rooms to be constructed within the John Fairfax Foyer (JFF) of the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) at 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington. The development of the site included a two storey extension within the JFF. AFS were contracted to install 21 screw piles at a depth of six meters.
Static Tests were performed on 4x piles to determine the settlement / loading capabilities
Project Value: $10,500.00