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It's starting to become more and more obvious that car manufacturers are looking for ways to integrate our smartphones/tablets into their cars. Probably a couple of years ago, the closest thing to integration our phones got with our car was an aux cable connected to the audio jack on our handsets, but now it looks like integration just got a whole lot deeper. Mercedes-Benz showed off one such concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show that they're calling the "iPhone Interface Plus".
When the driver/passenger gets into the car, they can slot the iPhone into a hidden compartment in the glove box. From there, the user will be able to scroll through various social networking and email functions from a display in the middle of the dashboard of the car. The menu can be navigated via a rotary pushbutton and users will be able to access Facebook, Twitter, and even their emails. It appears that there's no keyboard from which you will be able to type from as the video suggests pre-written messages to choose from, although since this is a concept, we're guessing it will probably be different if it were to be made a reality.
Naturally GPS would be one such feature built into the interface, and as for business users, they will be able to check their emails while on the go, which will be read aloud to them as they drive, allowing them to concentrate on the road. Check out the video below for the demonstration (and feast your eyes on the concept vehicle while you're at it!).
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I have been slacking with posting outfit pictures of myself. Truthfully, I rush in the morning to get dressed, and I rush home to get undressed! LOL It leaves me no time in between to snap photos and share a bit of my style. I'm going to work on it, though!
It's easier to snap a quick photo of the accessories you are wearing! Again, I am sharing my favorite accessory boutique of mine www.bijuju.com. They are the only boutique I rely on for all things accessories. I've mentioned so many times before how obsessed I am with layering clothes and jewelry, and getting a lot of use out of your pieces in different ways.
My quick go to look is a plain t-shirt rolled up sleeves with stacked up necklaces, leather jeans or a pair of all black jeans and ankle booties. There is a reason why it is called STATEMENT necklaces! The big silver statement necklace that you see all over instagram by Dylanlex is super expensive and I can't afford to pay $900 for a necklace, so instead I tried to make my own by purchasing separate silver pieces from BiJuJu and wearing them together for less than $100. I have so many other silver necklaces that I implement but I usually stick with this ensemble.
You can get each necklace on their website BiJuJu and wear them separately or layer them with other necklaces to go for the chunky statement necklace vibe.
How to die for are these necklaces from Dylanlex?! I am hoping her collection will somehow go on a massive sale and drop the prices from $900 to $90!! LOL But in the meantime, I'll keep trying to create my own version!

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London Broncos Celebrate Rugby
League in the South
London Broncos are making big plans right now in preparation for the club's tenth anniversary in August this year.
Despite recent talk 'outside' the club questioning the future of top-flight professional rugby league in the capital, the Broncos remain as committed as ever to their long-term plan.
Broncos CEO Nic Cartwright's comments about the importance of London to the game's development in the UK have created quite a stir.
The team might well be sitting second from bottom right now on the Tetley's Super League table, but there are many other key performance indicators that speak glowingly for the game in the south of England.
So, in the year of the Broncos 10th Anniversary, here are ten good reasons (just for starters) for rugby league to celebrate our game in the south:
Figures released by Active Sport, the funded Sport England programme, clearly demonstrate the aggressive development our game has made in London at the grass roots level. Of the ten sports measured in the Active Sport programme, rugby league has recorded a level of participation that is 60% greater than its nearest rival (rugby union), 235% more than Tennis, and 251% greater than Basketball over the same six-month period.
The Active Sport figures also support rugby league's multicultural appeal in and around London. Of new participants from 'ethnic minorities', rugby league recorded a figure 334% greater than rugby union.
There is a record number of amateur teams playing in London right now - representing a 33% increase over the past twelve month period.
London Leisure College has won the National College Cup for the past two seasons.
151 schools from London and the South played in this year's Powergen Champions Schools Tournament.
On a representative front, last year saw three Broncos play for GB U/19 Students, one for BARLA U/18, and two for Scotland and Wales U19 Students respectively. This year three Broncos Academy players will tour Australia with BARLA U18's, two have played (and won) for West Indies in the York 9's, one player has represented Scotland Students, and one was called for to play for Lancashire Origin U18.
London Broncos Junior Academy is currently experiencing its best season in four years, boasting six players on part time traineeships.
In National League 2, London Skolars in their second year, have already surpassed last year's achievements, and in National League 3, of the four southern teams involved in the 14 team competition, both South London Storm and St Albans Centurions are currently in the top six.
London Broncos Summer Festival of League will see 330 year-four children from the Hounslow and Ealing boroughs participate in a five-week coaching programme, leading in to London Broncos next home game against Leeds Rhinos - 18 July.
London Broncos Cheer-Dance Academy will have 100 children attend and perform at Griffin Park for the next home game.
That's the good news.
As for the 'relegation' issue, it's not a subject the club is even thinking about.
But Cartwright did say this: "Rules are rules and we know exactly where we stand. If we finish bottom, we go down."
However, having looked at some of the aforementioned points, no-one in their right mind could possibly say that London Broncos are not immensely important to our game."
Our Super League team is the face of this club and it's understandable that the team's performance, and the number of points we have on the table, is ultimately what we as an organization are judged by."
We have not won as many games thus far as we would have liked but there are a lot of factors contributing to this. We don't like to talk too much about the injury situation because we prefer to get on with the job."
But when you look at the key players we have had missing, some who have not even played a single game this season, it's pretty obvious it's going to take its toll."
We've already used 30 players this season. Our captain has been out for a number of weeks, our club captain has not yet played at all, nor has our England representative from last year (Rob Purdham)."
Having said all that, the mood is very positive. We know where we need to be and we have every confidence that Tony and the players will get the results we need. We are very fortunate to have such committed individuals like Tony, who care so much about the club."
Our players are certainly giving the job at hand their full commitment and the effort levels are there, as is the desire. They have our full backing and I'm sure the hard work will be rewarded."
I would hope that every rugby league supporter in the country believes that the Tetley's Super League competition is far better off with London Broncos than without. It goes without saying that we as a club believe this, and we also believe in our team, and our fans."
Our next home game against the competition leaders is a wonderful opportunity for all of us. What I will say is that if you are a rugby league fan in London, and you also feel strongly about our position in the game, then come to the Leeds game and make your support known."
London Broncos play Leeds Rhinos on Sunday 18th July at Griffin Park.
Book in advance to secure the best seats from just ?10 each - 0871 222 1657.


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Diabetes may cause nerve damage, which impacts proper blood circulation to the legs and extremities, according to Everyday Health. Poor circulation often leads to other complications. In severe cases, the leg or toes require amputation.
Diabetic neuropathy, which is nerve damage caused by high blood glucose, often spreads to the extremities, including arms and legs, states Everyday Health. This condition, known as peripheral neuropathy, may cause symptoms of burning, tingling, sharp pains, cramps, and loss of coordination or balance. Many individuals experience no symptoms at all, while others may not notice signs of neuropathy due to a numb sensation. Untreated sores caused by neuropathy can lead to ulcers or infections that invade the bones.
Diabetics can take steps to prevent amputation in as many as half of all diabetes-related cases, according to Everyday Health. Diabetics should examine their feet daily for sores, wounds, changes in color or anything unusual as well as exercise proper foot hygiene, including washing in lukewarm water, using lotions on hard calluses, and using nonmedicated powders to control perspiration and prevent skin breakdown. They should never use alcohol, astringents, hydrogen peroxide or iodine on the feet. Additionally, diabetics should wear proper shoes and avoid anything that causes foot pain, irritation or discomfort.
If any signs of swelling, pain, redness, tingling or numbness occur, a patient should contact his doctor immediately, states Everyday Health. Additionally, it's imperative that a diabetic quits smoking, which decreases the blood flow in small blood vessels of the legs and feet.


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The Youtube channel owned by Fabletics is a truly unique clothing brand. The brand was developed by Kate Hudson with the help of fashion and business experts. Kate wanted a brand that she could wear at home and throughout Beverley Hills. She wanted to be comfortable, but she also wanted to look amazing. She personally helped develop several pieces of clothing in the Fabletics line-up.
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Read more: @Fabletics
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So I would like to apologize to all my Case of the Mondays fans (all three of you. Especially you mom). I work retail and I got thrown into preparations for Black Friday so there was no Case of the Mondays last week. If there is any woman out there that is vehemently opposed to MMA I'm going to show her a video of Black Friday shopping and scream hypocrite.
What a Friday for Jazz fans. D-Will's plea for his team not to eat turkey evidently was heeded. The Jazz came out and beat the Lakers. Here are some of the things I noticed during the game:
Blake Griffin is so much fun to watch. In fact while I am typing this I am actually re-watching a Clipper game. Do you realize that re-watching a Clipper game used to be a punishment worse than waterboarding? Now it is actually enjoyable. I'm just scared that one of these days Blake Griffin might actually realize that the name on his jersey reads "Clippers" and stop trying. Here are some things I noticed during the Clipper game:
So I must gloat right now. I took a shot in the dark and added Fesenko as a friend on Facebook. It looks I was worthy of friendship. I was accepted as one of his facebook friends. In case you were wondering what his most recent facebook status was it was this:
By the way, for all those out there, slcdunk.com does this thing called Fesenko Friday, in which they find a random picture of Fesenko and you get to make the caption of it. I totally recommend it. Great way to start your weekend. Kudos to slcdunk.com for such a great weekly holiday.
The Jazz have to face 3 tough basketball teams this week. They play against the Bucks tonight, the Pacers on Wednesday, and the Mavericks on Friday. The Bucks are coming off a win against Charlotte, the Pacers just beat the Lakers in L.A. on Sunday, and the Mavericks have won 5 straight. In case you're wondering how the Jazz matchup, here are the team previews we did for each of these teams and how Utah matches up against them:
Case of the Mondays is a weekly column on SCH that recaps the previous weekend and gives you your Jazz fix when you've been...Read More
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Benjamin Birner, a 2013 Summer Student Fellow from Jacobs University in Bremen, at work in the Clark Clean Lab on WHOI's Quissett campus. "Clean labs" are designed to prevent contamination of sensitive samples by airborne particles. Each summer, Fellows work with WHOI scientists on a wide range of oceanographic research projects. Birner worked with geologist Liviu Giosan, who uses pollen grains and other clues buried in river and ocean sediments to investigate historical events such as the flooding of the Black Sea and how climate change affected civilizations in ancient India. (Photo by Tom Kleindinst, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
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"Happy New Year, Midlothian! What's new at the library? Chromebooks! Starting soon, these laptop computers may be checked out by Midlothian library card holders 10 year of age and older, for up to 2 hours of in-library use per day. You can use these devices to connect to the Internet using our free library Wi Fi, and wireless printing is available. What's the best thing about these Chromebooks? You can use them anywhere in the library—in the commons, in the café, or in a cozy corner! Looking for a quiet space to work alone or collaborate with colleagues on a project? Use our conference/study room (sign up at Check Out desk).
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The Series 79 exam is a lighter version of the Series 7 exam, but don't be fooled, the exam is deceptively difficult.
Tutorial: Advanced Financial Statement Analysis
The Series 79 exam is for those looking to work in the area of investment banking. Before 2009 the more popular exam (the Series 7) was required to be a general broker, but some representatives found they were only performing investment banking activities, which is only a small portion of the Series 7 exam. Retail securities firms provide a different set of functions and services than investment bankers, so the Series 7 testing material covered topics beyond the duties of most investment bankers. Because of these concerns, a job analysis was conducted and a committee of investment bankers agreed on the major duties, job functions and tasks associated with this investment banking. In 2009 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the more focused, Investment Banking Representative Qualification Examination (Series 79). This exam is also referred to as the "Limited Representative" Investment Bankers's exam because it was designed for entry level investment bankers.
Who Needs the Series 79
What is investment banking and how do you know you need the Series 79 license? Besides being told by your employer, there are specific areas of finance where you will probably need this license. NASD Rule 1032 defines the different types of representative categories, and section (i) Limited Representative - Investment Banking gives a more than thorough explanation of the areas.
The series 79 satisfies the Series 24 prerequisite as a representative exam. But because the Series 79 focuses on investment banking, the Series 24 General Securities Principal will be limited to investment banking supervisory responsibilities if they only have the Series 79. The Series 7 is more general and is not a substitute for the Series 79. So those looking to move into supervising investment bankers will need the Series 79 even if they already have the Series 7. This is one of the only cases where the Series 79 can be used as a prerequisite instead of the Series 7. (Knowing how the primary and secondary markets work is key to understanding how stocks trade, read A Look At Primary And Secondary Markets.)
Generally if you deal in either of these two main areas of activities, either as a worker or a supervisor, you might need the Series 79.
1. Debt or equity offerings through public or private placement.
Other activities involved which the series 79 might be required for:
- Pricing of securities in the debt and equity offerings
- Origination, which deals with equity capital markets and debt capital markets
- Underwriting
- Marketing
- Structuring
- Syndication
- Managing the allocation and stabilization activities of offerings
2. Mergers, acquisitions and financial restructuring
Some responsibilities that a series 79 will train on or might be required for.
- Tender offers
- Selling asset
- Corporate reorganization or divestitures
- Transactions involving business combinations, which might include rendering opinions solvency and fairness opinions
There Are Exceptions
Even if the employee participates in these investment banking activities they might not need a Series 79 if the exposure is very limited. Also in some jobs where new associated employees rotate among different business areas and departments for training purposes, there is some leeway. These workers will be given a six month grace period from when they start working in investment banking activities. Normally, working in these areas would trigger the need to register as an Investment Banking Representative, but this exception allows firms to train employees. For a complete guide to exemptions look at NASD Rule 1032 (i).
The Series 79 Exam
The exam is made up of 175 multiple choice questions consisting of four potential answers, but there are 10 additional questions which are added that don't count toward your score. This brings the total questions taken to 185. The 10 additional questions are potential exam questions, and examined by a committee to determine the difficulty. Candidates are given five hours to complete the exam which gives them 1 minute and 37 seconds per question. This is done on computer so the results are given right after the exam as a pass or fail, as well as a breakdown of the performance in each section.
1. Collection, analysis and evaluation of data (43%)
This section is the largest with 75 questions and includes finding the relevant data, and understanding where you will need to look to get it. For example, knowing what will be in proxy statements Form 14A or Form 4s for beneficial ownership of directors. This section also goes into communicating with different departments and clients. Using metrics and ratios, and trends to evaluate what you have found in the firm and sector data. Finally, this section wraps up with understanding due diligence activities, such as knowing the buy and sell side due diligence and regulatory requirements. (Certain transactions reveal much about a stock. We go over what to consider and where to find it, read Keeping An Eye On The Activities Of Insiders And Institutions.)
2.Underwriting/new financing transactions, types of offerings and registration of securities (25%)
This section has 43 questions and deals with regulations of filing and registering securities. This includes forms (such as the prospectus), rules and required financial statements. This section also covers the distribution of marketing materials and many associated rules.
3.Mergers and acquisitions, tender offers and financial restructuring transactions (19%)
This section has 34 questions and goes into the buy side and sell side transactions, the fairness opinion and of course the SEC rules and regulation. This section also goes into tender offer regulations and financial restructuring. (Learn more in Buy Side Vs. Sell Side Analysts.)
4. General securities industry regulations (13%)
This section has 23 questions and goes into proper business conduct including registration of individuals, continuing education, and handling customer complaints.
Requirements and Passing
Candidates must be sponsored by a FINRA member before they can even take the exam. Requirements for eligibility include taking the appropriate qualification examination. This is outlined in NASD rule 1032 (i).
Candidates need to answer a certain number of questions correctly to pass but the actual number is not known. Also, the pass score can change from one year to the next. Some think the pass rate is around 73%, which is about 128 correct answers, but this doesn't include the 10 additional questions thrown in, and is only an estimate.
Investment Banking Representative Qualification Examination
Before 2009, whether working as a representative with retail clients or just doing investment banking activities you would need the Series 7. Now, if you have decided to focus on investment banking as a career you can take the Series 79 to become a limited representative. Later, if you want to move into a retail securities firm you can take the Series 7. But don't take this test lightly; it is more focused but extremely challenging.


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Federal laws prohibit the interception of another's electronic communications, but these same laws have multiple exceptions that generally allow employers to monitor employees' email and internet use on employer-owned equipment or networks. As a result, under federal law, when private-sector employees use an organization's telephone or computer system, monitoring their communications is broadly permissible, though there may be exceptions once the personal nature of a communication is determined. Also, under the National Labor Relations Act, employers cannot electronically spy on certain types of concerted activity by employees about the terms and conditions of employment.
Although monitoring is broadly permitted under federal law, some states require that employers provide notice of monitoring to employees. Even in states that do not require such notices, employers often choose to provide notice since employees who know they are being monitored are less likely to misuse organization systems. It is good practice for an employer to have employees sign a "consent" to monitoring and to inform them that personal calls may not be made from particular telephones.
Employers may also monitor what an employee posts publicly to social media. However, under many states' laws, employers cannot request that an employee provide his or her username and password to a social-media account in order for the employer to see private content. In addition, some state laws prohibit employers from requiring that their employees accept a friend request that would permit the employer to view friends-only social media posts.
Finally, some states prohibit monitoring of telephone calls on an employer's telephone network without the consent of one or both parties to the communication. If all parties are in California, there must be notification (such as through a beep) that the call is being recorded.
What to consider when crafting employee monitoring policies:
- Does your organization publish an acceptable use policy?
- Does the acceptable use policy explain what employees may and may not do over the Internet while at work?
- Does the acceptable use policy explain the disciplinary consequences of violating the policy?
- Do you have the ability to block or otherwise restrict access to Internet sites that are barred under the acceptable use policy?
- Does your employee handbook make employees aware of monitoring?
- Does the state in which the employee works require single or dual consent for monitoring telephone conversations, and have your employees consented?
- If your organization monitors phone calls, do you have a policy to cease monitoring when a call is clearly personal in nature, and do you follow it?
- Have you considered whether an employee might be able to argue that they have an expectation of privacy to their work emails or to their work phone calls?
- Are you monitoring emails to or from password-protected personal accounts?
- Are your employees using their own computer equipment to send emails or view the Internet?
The following provides snapshot information concerning employee monitoring.
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It was my first trip to Bologna and I'm glad that the Children's Book Fair was the reason for that.
I work as an art director and graphic designer, mostly for ad agencies, but creating picture books for children has been always on my list of things to do. So far I've been just collecting picture books (mostly from my native Poland as illustration for children and book art in general is very strong in this country – check Wytwornia and Wydawnictwo Dwie Siostry to see their impressive offer) and, in the past – when I was living in Poland, I used to work on a regular basis for a few publishing houses and a few magazines as a freelance illustrator.
1. "Bajka Benzynowa", my very first picture book, illustrated for LOTOS (c.1998)
2. Set of illustrations for a Polish psychological magazine "Charaktery" (c. 2000)
3. "Cinderella", illustration for Gdanskie Wydawnictwo Oswiatowe.
4. "Rybostwory" ("Fishycreatures"), personal project.
I was never short of commissions but I craved an adventure – I wanted to see how it is to live and work in a different country. In 2006 I came to Ireland and, because of various reasons, I decided to focus on graphic design work only, but, on the back of my head, there has been always this urge to illustrate for children again. Over the years I've been creating short picture books and this year I decided it's time to show at least one of them to some publishers. Children's Book Fair seemed to be a perfect opportunity for doing this and finally, after years of considering this move (am I really ready yet?), I booked my flights.
Here's the book I finished a day before my trip and made a dummy to take it with myself ('Benzie, the big angry cat'):
Before I set off, I had read a few blog posts of other illustrators who have already attended the fair in the past and the tips I found there were priceless, so I'm going to share them and add my own ones.
1. Want to show your portfolio to selected publishers? Book your appointments months before the fair.
That's the thing I didn't know before my trip… The publishers at the fair are pretty busy with important appointments (eg. to buy or sell books rights) so to make sure they will even bother to look at your portfolio, get in touch well in advance – and if they like your work, for sure they will want to meet you in person.
I saw some free publishers, willing to spare a few minutes for a quick chat – this is a great opportunity to exchange your cards. Some publishers have even boxes for illustrators' cards so nobody wastes their time.
2. Don't carry a backpack, take a trolley.
The fair is massive and it's likely you'll be taking loads of cards and other promo materials, possibly also books, so think about your back and legs.
In my case walking for 9h a day in order to see as much as possible in a short time frame (I could be at the fair for only 1,5 day) can be exhausting and you don't want to carry any unnecessary weight.
Nada Serafimovic (left) & I (right); still asleep 😉
3. Take a tote bag for an easy access to your own cards
It's so much easier to access your cards and put publishers' ones in a tote bag than to your hand bag, backpack or trolley. When the tote bag becomes full, you can transfer its content to your trolley and feel like a butterfly again 😉
4. Bring a few posters to stick them on illustrators' walls.
Business cards or, even better, A6 cards featuring your illustrations are a must but make sure you also have bigger versions to stick them on illustrators' walls. These walls will be quickly covered by thousands (sic!) of promo materials of your competitors, so it's better if you stand out – size helps here. To make your life easy, put a double-sided tape on your posters before you leave – thanks to this you won't need to carry any extra tape and scissors (you can't even take scissors on a plane!). Get also some blue tac just in case – if you decide to stick some cards too. Some people get really creative and add to their posters boxes for business cards so it's easy to take one (and to put many cards in such a box).
5. Make your own breakfast & lunch.
It's not about the price, it's not about queuing, it's about the comfort of having what you like.
To me Italian panini (sandwiches) are dry and boring – Italians don't put neither butter nor any other spread in them (how come?) and the filling is not very sophisticated – it's usually pancetta and cheese. No lettuce, no other vedges and forget about any fancy stuff.
You can get a pizza but it's nothing special at the fair – I saw just some basic stuff only. How ironic.
It's also good to carry a bottle of water – talking to so many people can easily dehydrate you 😉
There's a few bars at the fair and queuing doesn't take more than a few minutes.
And if you like coffee – cappuccino (you can also say cappuccio) everywhere in Bologna is amazing!
6. Make time to chat to other illustrators.
Being at the fair is a great way to make long lasting friendships, because of the interest you have in common – think also how nice it would be to meet these people at another fairs and industry events.
7. Attend books/apps presentations to learn about trends.
Fashions change and everything evolves so it's good to be up to date with what's going on.
I saw some interesting presentations of digital products and stats regarding how children and young adults use their digital devices.
Click the image to see its bigger version.
Click the image to see its bigger version.
8. Share a taxi!
At some stage you'll be leaving the fair and going to the airport. You won't be the only one so why not to share a taxi? You will pay less plus you might have an opportunity to talk business in the car (as I did) 😉
9. Learn a bit of Italian 😉
It's a beautiful language and not many Italians speak English, especially the older ones, so it will be useful to know some basics such as:
– un cappuccino per favore (one cappuccino please);
– una bottiglia d'aqua naturale/gasata (one bottle of still/sparkling water);
– una brioche (one croissant);
– grazie (thank you);
– arrivederci (good bye);
– ci vediamo l'anno prossimo? (see you next year?).
Below you'll find more photos from the fair, enjoy!
Polish stand, with one of the best books selection at the fair. Click the image to see its bigger version.
Wszystko gra with amazing illustrations by Marta Ignerska.
Polish Wydawnictwo Wytwórnia.
Polish Publishing house Dwie Siostry.
Iranian stand with pretty amazing, award-winning illustrations.
Iranian stand with pretty amazing, award-winning illustrations. Click the image to see the photo's bigger version.
Another stand with great books.
Kveta Pacovska signing her books.
Some great book illustrations.
Stunning book from Taiwan.
Lunch break 🙂
"With a few bricks" – a beautiful app's presentation.
Irish-Polish team from Dublin. Click the photo to see its bigger size.
Winners. Click the photos to see their bigger size.
Some other great book illustrations. Click the photo to see its bigger size.
Here you can find a video made of above and additional photos.


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....an idea to create the perfect bottle of water, a bottle which stood out from all the rest. An exquisite and glamorous bottle the world could fall in Love with, Love h2o was evolving. It was to become a unique bottle of spring water, hand crafted and adorned with Swarovski Elements, each bottle unique and individualised with a distinctive number. Lovingly bottled at Wenlock Spring, deep below the Shropshire Hills.


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In sports betting, point spread wagers are the most common type of bet. With football and basketball topping the list of the most popular sports to wager on, a successful bettor must be able to understand the important elements of a point spread.
Because of the high amount of scoring that is involved in football and basketball, a point spread is used by oddsmakers to level the playing field of a particular matchup. While money line or straight up wagers are more suitable for baseball and hockey, point spread odds are the preferred option for football and basketball bettors.
For a typical football or basketball game, the oddsmaker will establish a point spread. In theory, the bookmaker is hoping to set a line that will draw solid action on both teams in the contest. Unless a game is viewed as a pick, each point spread will have a favorite and underdog. In a wagering line, the favorite will have to win the game by a certain number of points for a bettor to cash in. In Super Bowl XLV, the Green Bay Packers were a field goal favorite against the Pittsburgh Steelers. A Green Bay betting ticket would read as Packers -3 while a Pittsburgh wager would read as Steelers +3. So, Green Bay needed to win by at least four points to cover the point spread. To gain a successful wager on Pittsburgh, the bettor would need the Steelers to either win the game or lose by two points or less. If the Packers won by three points, the point spread outcome would be a push. In this case, all bettors would get a refund.
Another element to the point spread involves the vigorish or juice. In principal, this is how bookmakers earn a profit on point spread wagers. Typically, there is a vigorish of 10 percent on point spread wagers. In the Super Bowl example, the betting line would actually be written as Green Bay -3 (-110) or Pittsburgh +3 (-110). To win $100, the bettor would need to wager $110. If a bookmaker takes a wager on each team for $110, he will gain a profit of $10 regardless of which team covers. In football, it is important to understand some key point spread numbers. Because the majority of scores in a typical football game are either a touchdown (seven points) or field goal (three points), many point spreads will have a team favored by 3 or 7 points.
Some of the other frequent key numbers for a football point spread are 4, 6, 10, 11 and 14. While the general strengths and weaknesses of teams are evaluated in determining point spreads, there is another standard element that goes into most lines. The home field or court advantage is something that the oddsmaker must take into account when setting a line. Typically, the home field advantage in football will be worth a field goal to the host team in the odds. In basketball, the home value is usually worth about four points in a spread.


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A Joke - Another VersionbySid0604©
I have read Agena's original story- "A Joke" and his conclusion in "A Joke Ch. 2" many times now. Every time I read them I feel just as good about the story as the first time. With his kind permission and support, I have adapted his original story and I hope he enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed his original. I have tried to stay as true to the original version of his two stories as I could and as I have added I have changed as little as possible. I am grateful to Agena for allowing me to post my adaption of his work. If you dislike what I've written, be sure to blame me and not Agena for allowing me.
You can see most of his original version of his very memorable story throughout this. If you haven't read them already, I recommend you read Agena's "A Joke" and "A Joke Ch. 2". If you haven't read all of his works in Literotica, I highly recommend them to you as well.
A Joke - an alternative version.
"It was just a joke." she told me and he tried to back her up, but my perception of the whole episode was such that I couldn't believe her at the time. It was so real then and they didn't have any way of proving it hadn't happened or that maybe that it had happened for real before. If my perception was that they did it and I couldn't believe that it was just a joke then I couldn't live with my wife of 23 years anymore. I guess I'd better tell you the story so you can understand my dilemma at the time.
Flo, short for Florence, was my wife. I'm Jim. We'd met in college and had married soon after graduation. We lived a normal life as husband and wife, had kids, a house and a mortgage. Flo was a stay-at-home mom until the kids started school full time and then she resumed her career in real estate. Flo is an attractive woman and personally, I still think looks HOT. I'm sure she gets hit on occasionally while on the job, but as far as I know she'd remained faithful to me and our marriage. She has a ribald sense of humour sometimes and I think that's what eventually got our marriage into trouble.
We had two children, a boy, Eric, and a girl, Patty. At the time this occurred Eric was 21 and had graduated from a vocational school after high school. He had his own apartment nearby and was working as a journeyman electrician. Patty was 19 and a sophomore at the state university about 150 miles away. With the kids away we should have been looking forward to a happy retirement down the road with time to travel and hopefully, grandchildren to dote over.
Our sex life was what I thought was normal. We had a loving relationship honed and developed over our married life. When we were first married we had sex just about every night and during the day on weekends. As time progressed we were down to two or three times a week, which was enough to take away the urge for me and I thought it was the same for Flo. Over the years I'd learned all of Flo's buttons to push to get her to orgasm and when she came she made a peculiar keening sound to announce her release. It always gave me a thrill to know that I had satisfied her and the sound of her keening was what I strived for in our love making and not achieving my own pleasure.
Just about every situation has a fly in the ointment and ours came along in the form of a new next door neighbour. Roger and his lovely wife, Alice, moved into the house next door about five years ago and we all quickly became best friends. The problem with Roger was that he was a practical joker and he loved to pull pranks on everyone he was associated with and much to my chagrin I was one of the favourite recipients for his fetish. Also, what bothered me even more was Flo's enjoyment of his pranks, especially if I was on the receiving end. I told her frequently I didn't like his jokes or her enjoyment and continual participation in them, but she wouldn't listen or back off until it nearly caused our divorce. I could take a joke but Roger's were beginning to hurt my pride.
Over a period of time I'd picked up that Roger was attracted to Flo and I worried about his trying to get between her legs. Whenever we were together he and Flo laughed together at his, sometimes, raunchy jokes while Alice and I just smiled politely at their antics. Alice and I got on well and in fact sometimes it was almost like we were with the wrong partners. When we were out in public I know that Alice was as mortified as I was at some of the things they did. I remember one day at the beach Roger mooned some people in a passing boat and to my horror Flo followed suit. Alice and I were appalled at their indiscretion and chastised them to no avail as they laughed hysterically together. I didn't fail to notice that Roger took great delight in watching Flo bare her shapely ass.
It was a short while before the end that I began to feel that things were getting out of hand. We were over at Roger and Alice's house and Alice and I were sitting in the back yard while Flo followed Roger into the house to help carry out the drinks. Alice and I talked for ages until we realized that Flo and Roger had been gone for quite a bit of time; in fact far too long, so we went inside to look for them. When we got into the kitchen we found it empty but just as we started the looking for them they came from the family room with their arms around one another, giggling and laughing. They stopped when they saw us. Roger had lipstick on his collar and around his mouth while Flo's lipstick appeared smeared and her hair dishevelled. Alice and I just stood there in shock with our mouths open.
Roger had always been quick on a come-back in any situation and said as if it was nothing, "Oh, hi you guys. Sorry we're slow with the drinks, but I had to show Flo my etchings," apparently unconcerned at their appearance. Alice and I continued to stand there, still dumfounded at their apparent brazen boldness.
Flo had a smirk on her face and was just as quick backing him saying, "Roger has some wonderful etchings; you know the ones I mean don't you Alice?"
By this time I'd gathered my wits about me and finally spoke up. "What the hell is going on?" I questioned Flo. "How come Roger's got lipstick on his face and clothes and you look like you've been doing some necking?" "Oh, that's because I was so happy to see Roger's etchings. I must have gotten carried away. Do you mind, Honey?" she asked while trying to maintain a straight face.
I was disgusted but thought I was beginning to catch on as I looked at their faces. Roger had the smirk on his face he develops when he pulls one of his pranks and Flo was looking away so I couldn't see but imagined how hard she was trying to keep from laughing. I could feel my irritation mounting.
Alice wasn't tuned in yet to what was going on as she finally spoke up. "What the hell is going on Roger? If you think you're going to carry on with another woman in my house, you've got another thing coming."
When Roger and Flo suddenly started to laugh uproariously I think Alice finally got the picture what was going on and she smiled sheepishly. However, I exploded at them. "One of these days you two are going to go too far and the shit'll hit the fan."
"Oh lighten up honey. It's just a joke. If you could have seen the look on your faces you would think it was funny too." Flo told me while continuing to laugh. Thinking back, I should have made my stand then and told them exactly what I thought of their hurtful jokes then left immediately for home, with or without Flo.
"C'mon you guys; let me get you a drink and we'll laugh about it together." Roger said as he headed back outside with Flo behind him, still laughing. Alice and I just shrugged our shoulders and followed after them while shaking our heads in disgust. We certainly didn't think it was funny and were not about to laugh. "One of these days Alice, they're going to go too far." I predicted again. "One of these times one of their jokes will back fire on them and someone's going to get hurt." Alice spoke in agreement.
Their prank put a damper on the night for both Alice and I and the night ended earlier than usual. As we walked home I didn't hold Flo's hand as I have always done and she sensed my lingering anger. It had been a very painful joke and my pride was hurt as well.
"Honey, I'm sorry," she told me. "I just get carried away sometimes. Nothing happened. I just smeared some of my lipstick on his face and collar and mussed up my hair. We thought you guys would never come into the house and finally just when we were almost going to skip the whole thing, you and Alice finally showed up. Are you still mad at me? It was just a joke."
"I'm trying not to be Flo, but you've got to stop getting involved in Roger's pranks. I almost had a heart attack when I saw you looking like you had been making out with him. I honestly thought you had. You know how I feel about us being completely faithful to each other. Our marriage vows mean so much to me."
"I know honey. I feel the same way and would never do anything to hurt you."
"Well, please remember that."
"OK, give me a big kiss and tell me you forgive me." We stopped and kissed for a moment and continued home. I realised I didn't tell her I forgave her but said nothing not knowing if she realized the potential damage she could have done to our marriage.
When we got back to our place I think Flo realized I was still really pissed, especially about her voluntary participation in the prank and went to have a shower to give me more time to cool down. I thought it was odd she wanted another shower as we had both showered before we had gone next door but thought nothing of it. She must have been in there a long time as I was asleep when she finally slid into bed beside me but woke as she snuggled up beside me. I could feel her naked skin against me and knew she wanted to make love as her hand slipped into my boxers and started to stroke and handle my cock.
When I was hard, Flo pulled the donah back and pulled my boxers off and straddled my hips then fed my cock into her pussy as she slowly lowered herself down on me. I could feel she was very wet and receptive to my cock as she slid it fully into her then started slow rhythmic movements as she raised and lowered herself and rolled her hips for her greater pleasure. This was a first for her after twenty-three years as I usually have to give her an orgasm or two orally before she was so wet. After so many years we were very attuned to each other and came together after what seemed like forever. We hadn't made such pleasurable love for a long time and it didn't occur to me at the time she was so randy. After we finished we rolled together on our sides and fell asleep holding each other.
A couple of weeks later we were invited back to Roger and Alice for a bar-b-cue on a Saturday evening, but just as we finished eating a call came in just after Roger went to the kitchen for some more wine. It wasn't until later I found out that he called the home phone from his cell phone and he pretended to take the call for Alice. Alice worked at the local hospital as an emergency room nurse.
After he hung up the house phone he came back into the dining room and said to Alice, "That was the emergency room. There's been a bad automobile accident and several people injured. They want you to come in right away."
"Oh shit, I'll change and get going. Sorry guys; I have to go. I'll get back as soon as I can."
Ten minutes later Alice was in her uniform and was heading to the hospital. After she was gone Roger turned to me and asked if I would help him with a project in his basement while I was there. Flo was quiet during this time and facing away from me. I didn't think anything about it at the time but later I remembered.
"Sure. What can I do?" I asked as I stood up to follow him to the basement. "I want you to hold something for me while I attach it to the ceiling. It's not too heavy but I can't hold it up there and attach it at the same time and Alice is too short to hold it."
"Okay, it sounds easy."
"Trust me, it is and it'll only take a minute."
When we got down stairs he took me over to a metal support post for the floor above was installed next to the furnace. He took a small metal box with a power cord dangling from it off his work bench and held it up to the ceiling between the support pipe and the furnace. I noticed that Flo had followed us downstairs and was standing watching us with a smile on her face. Again, I didn't place any significance to her being there or the strange smile. Why should I?
"Now, I want you to hold this here while I attach it." Roger told me. "What the heck is it Roger?" I asked as I raised my arms to hold the box. Since Roger was standing between the pipe and the furnace it necessitated that I place my hands around the pipe to hold it against the basement ceiling.
"I'll show you in a minute, but first let me get my tools."
He disappeared behind me to his work bench leaving me holding up the box. Within a second or two he was back and I didn't see what he had in his hand until I heard two quick clicks as something hard and metallic gripped my wrists. Suddenly, I realized that I'd been suckered and I was handcuffed around the pipe. I turned my head in shock to look as Roger went over to Flo and put his arm around her waist as they stood looking at me.
My mind was in turmoil but I managed to speak, "What the hell is this Roger? Get these damn handcuffs off me now! Roger; what the fuck do you think you are doing? Let me go now!" "Well buddy, you know I can't do that. You remember don't you that two weeks ago Flo said she liked my etchings so much that she wants to see them again but we don't want you or Alice around to disturb us this time," as he squeezed Flo and she squealed.
Then he and Flo turned and proceeded back up the cellar steps. Flo was undulating her hips in an exaggerated manner as she moved. "Let me loose, damn it! You're going too far this time Roger and you're going to regret it if you don't let me loose right now."
"Just be cool for a little while honey, I just want to umm... look at some etchings." Flo said as they neared the door. I called out to Flo as she went through the door, "Flo, please don't do this. Flo please? Flo, don't........." I know she heard me because she turned and looked at me briefly; but then she was gone as they disappeared from view laughing and giggling.
As I struggled with the cuffs, trying to see if there was some way I could get free, I realized the hopelessness of my situation. The pipe was imbedded in the concrete floor at the bottom and bolted in place against a steel beam at the top. Maybe I could break the chain on the cuffs?
Listening, I could hear them move into the master bedroom right above me then remembered the previous owners had make some alterations with the heating system and for some reason every sound in the room could be heard in the basement. It occurred to me much later that Roger must have known this and told Flo. I was supposed to hear everything. I heard Flo's excited giggles then shoes dropped to the carpet above me and I heard her exclaim, "Oh, that's a nice big one; bigger than Jim's!"
"Hurry and get those panties and bra off Flo. I want you bad."
My rage was mounting by the minute as I continued to struggle mindlessly against the handcuffs. With all my might I kept slamming the chain on the handcuffs against the steel pipe either hoping the chain would break or I could somehow loosen the pipe. The pain in my wrists was outweighed by the hurt I was feeling in my chest as I continuously threw myself back using my bodyweight to break the chain to no avail. I could feel the warmth of my blood on my forearms and hands now but I couldn't allow them to keep fucking and destroy me. She was my life. Somehow I had to get free and stop them. I was possessed and kept throwing myself back from the pole and I called out to Flo over and over again using it to try to mask the pain but I couldn't believe she didn't hear me. When I did stop calling out to her I could hear them like they were next to me.
"C'mon, put that big thing in me. I want to be stretched out for a change."
"Damn Flo, you're one sexy piece. Let me slide it in you."
"Oh god, that feels good. Push it in further and fuck me hard, Roger. That's it, that's it. It feels so good."
I heard the bed beginning to creak above me and I could picture them fucking. I was cursing and swearing at the cuffs as well as my adulterous spouse and her lover over my head. My wrists were scraped raw and deep cuts had appeared in my wrists as I bled while continuing to jerk and twist against the cuffs. My mind was a maelstrom of emotion as I heard Roger grunting and Flo moaning in rhythm.
Suddenly, Roger cried out, "I'm cumming!! I'm cumming!!" Then I heard Flo start to keen just like she did when I got her off. Then all was quiet above for a few minutes. I had ceased struggling and was just sitting on the hard bloodied cement floor with my arms still around the pipe. I felt a terrible sadness in my heart as I heard Flo exclaim finally, "Oh, that was really good Roger. I'm going to have to see your etchings again sometime soon. I suppose we should get dressed and go down and see how Jim is doing. It made it so exciting for me knowing he saw us go off together."
She must have known then that I heard everything. "OK Flo, I need to rest a minute but Alice should be getting back soon from that false call I sent her on and I don't want her to see me in bed with you. Remember she got shitty when she thought we had just necked a few weeks ago. We would have been toast if she had caught us."
I was totally devastated with what I had heard. A few minutes later I heard footsteps on the basement stairs but didn't look up as they came over to where I sat cuffed. "Oh shit!" I heard Roger say. "Look at his wrists. They're all bloody. Fuck, look at his clothes and the floor!"
"Oh my god! Honey, it was just a joke! Nothing happened! Oh god no! I'm so sorry. Hurry up Roger! Unlock the cuffs! Oh god! Oh no! I never thought he'd take it this hard. Not like this! Why did we do it?"
I could barely feel the pain in my wrists as the pain in my chest was much worse from what they had just done. I looked up at them with tears streaming down my face as Roger fumbled with the key in the cuffs. His hands were shaking and now were covered in my blood as he struggled unsuccessfully several times to unlock them.
"Roger, you had better give Flo that key before you unlock me and then start running. When I get free I'm going to make you sorry the day you were born. I'm gonna kill you for fucking my wife and for destroying my marriage!"
Roger looked in my face and saw the deep and absolute hatred in my eyes and silently handed the key to Flo. He started to say, "We didn't do.......It was just....." but stopped and began to quickly move to the basement steps with a fearful look at me as Flo began to unlock the cuffs. As she finally got them unlocked, I heard Roger's truck start and the screech of tires as he took off.
Standing, I looked down at Flo still kneeling on the floor and she had a look of fear on her face and her eyes were full of tears. I was hurting worse than I had ever been hurt before and I wanted her to feel some of my pain. I wanted her to understand how much she had hurt me but all that came out of my mouth was, "You fucking heartless bitch; you'd better find another place to sleep tonight, in fact find one forever. I never want to see you again. Go and live with your sister or something!" I couldn't stop myself; it wasn't what I really wanted to say.


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Community is definitely a buzzword. We try and instill community on campus through traditions, mottos and titles. Each of us may articulate community in different ways, but we know what community is. We live community without verbalizing it through the relationships we have with friends, the common bond of being Wildcats and the encouragement we share during exams.
The moment something negatively affects our community is a moment I won't accept. I was shocked to get the emergency update this past weekend about a young gentleman assaulted and robbed within earshot of Shepard Residential College. Incidents have been hitting closer to home in the recent months. Criminal assault is despicable at any level or in any environment, but it is absolutely not permissible at Northwestern.
Under Armour had a hugely successful marketing campaign based around the mantra, "We Must Protect This House!" A football team guards each player on the team. This fortitude does not always prevent the wide receiver from having his leg broken or the quarterback from getting sacked. The team, though, does its finest to protect each of its members.
Every student, faculty and neighbor of Northwestern has the responsibility of ensuring the security of our teammates — every member of our community. The Associated Student Government is your biggest cheerleader and your biggest advocate. I know I am speaking on behalf of the more than 125 members of ASG when I say that I will not sit back and allow my teammates to be caught off guard or tackled. We exist to serve you and provide you with the best university experience, including everything from student life to safety.
I want to first share my solidarity with the gentleman of our community who experienced this incident over the weekend. We apologize that you had to experience that and please know that we are here to encourage you in any manner. We also share our solidarity with each Northwestern member who has experienced her or his negative encounter on or near campus.
We will protect this house together and ASG has some projects in the works that I want to share regarding campus peace of mind.
Two light walks are scheduled, which will allow Northwestern administrators and Evanston officials to visit the areas that are not well lit on campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Steven Monacelli, the community relations vice president, and I have met with the city manager and assistant city manager of Evanston and are meeting with President Schapiro and Dr. Telles-Irvin, the vice president of student affairs, this week to discuss safety.
The Greek Caucus of ASG Senate is exploring a project that increases safety in the sorority quads. It is also aiming to partner with SafeRide to provide more opportunities for students to use this service. One program similar to SafeRide at another university includes a vehicle that patrols the streets most visited by students and offers rides to students they see walking alone.
Thank you for letting us share some ASG initiatives with you. We are excited to keep you abreast as progress is made.
Let's protect our house and enhance our community together.
Austin Young
Student Body President


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Driving Tips
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain:
- Slow down and ensure more distance between you and other vehicles.
- Stay toward the middle lanes as water tends to pool in the outside lanes.
- Keep your windshield wiping equipment in good condition. Replace your windshield wiper blades if necesaary.
- Be sure your tires are in good condition to avoid any skidding during quick stop on wet pavement.
- Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others to see you.
- If you must go through puddles, try to drive through them slowly.
- If brakes are wet, apply them lightly while driving until normal braking operation returns.
Night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight. For safe driving, here are some important tips to remember:
- Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles.
- Switch your rear view mirrors to night mode to reduce the glare from other driver's headlights.
- Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed on the oncoming vehicles.
- Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles to prevent temporary blindness.
- Avoid using high beam in city driving however its advisable to use them during highway driving.
Severe weather conditions of winter result in greater wear and other problems. To minimise them, here are a few suggestions:
- Use recommended high quality ethylene glycol coolant because it prevents corrosion in the cooling system, lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing.
- Visually inspect the battery and cables. Contact our authorized dealer or a service station for the inspection of the battery charge level.
- Check your spark plugs and ignition wiring and components to be sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
- Use approved window washer anti-freeze solution in the system to prevent the water from freezing.
- Don't let your parking brake freeze.
- Periodically check underneath the vehicle and don't let ice and snow accumulate there.
- Check tyre pressure: A chilly morning is probably a good time to check tyre inflation pressures.
- Turn on the defroster and blower to eliminate fogging inside the car.
- Use low-beam lights during fog.
In case you come across a flooded-out road ahead, turn around and find an alternative route to your destination. Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water level is lower than the bottom of the wheel hub.
- Drive through any water slowly.
- Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected.
- After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Car parking is actually a skilled task which needs to be performed perfectly. You need to be very careful and alert while parking a car. Most Indian roads have become crowded thus finding a suitable parking place has become an unwanted challenge. Of course, if parking rules and regulations are strictly taken care of then no doubt, parking can become an effortless task.
As observed most drivers face problems with reverse parking and find it difficult to manage a trouble-free reverse parking. To help you, here are the useful steps to follow:
- Always use both outside rearview mirrors.
- Shift the gear to the reverse mode then release the clutch slowly while simultaneously pressing the accelerator pedal.
- Just as the car starts moving, keep the pressing of accelerator pedal steady and then release the clutch completely.
- The car starts moving slowly at a regulated speed. Don't forget to keep track of the road with the help of outside rear view mirrors. If there is a car behind, reverse slowly until the corner of the other car appears in your side window. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and check your mirrors to ensure safety of the other car. Keep on reversing until the front of your car lines up with the back of the other car. Ensure that there is enough room for you to clear the back of the other car. Then, turn the steering wheel fully to the right which will park the car in a hassle free manner.
Car parking seems simple, but it often results in fender-bender incidents, and sometimes serious accidents. Parking can be difficult in crowded lots and streets, but it can be done in a safe manner by following certain tips.
When parking on the street
- Choose an area that is well-lit, busy and ideally monitored by CCTV, as this is an ideal deterrent for potential attackers.
- Do not leave you valuable things visible in the car.
- Put your children in the car from the pavement side.
When parking in a car park
- Try and choose one that is well lit with security patrols, restricted entry and exit points.
- Always check closing times.
- Do not leave your valuable things visible in the car.
- Try and park close to the lift or stairs as more people will be passing by.
- Reverse into the parking space so you can get out quickly if you need to; through the windscreen you'll also be able to see people approaching your car.
- Avoid parking next to side-opening, high vans; if one is parked next to your driver's door when you come back, get into your car through the passenger door.
When you return to your car
- Check around your car and also check the back seats for intruders before you get in.
- Get in as quickly as possible especially if it's dark and lock the doors if you don't feel safe.
- In winter, keep a can of de-icer and a scraper in your car so you don't have to spend unnecessary time out of your car scraping the windows.
Prior to your long trip, where-in you plan to drive your own vehicle, there are certain precautions and planning that is required. We hope that the following checklist will help you have a smooth and enjoyable trip.
- Get your car a checked up at nearest Hyundai Dealership.
- Get the battery and cables properly checked . It is advisable to have a new battery than taking a risk with a problematic or old battery.
- Check the fuel system for clogged or leaking pipes.
- Clean the cleaners-the air cleaner, the breather cap, the fuel pump sediment bowl and strainer, and the fuel filter.
- Check the and oil filter replace if necessary. Carry extra can of oil in the trunk.
- Hose pipes wear out on the inside. Pinch the pipes; replace if they feel spongy. Check clamps for tightness. It is advisable to carry spare hose pipes, and a tinful of water.
- Get the brakes and clutch adjusted if necessary.
- Get the wheel alignment checked and adjusted properly to have a better feel of the car and to reduce tire wear.
- Get the tires checked. Make sure the spare is in good condition and properly inflated.
- Do carry an emergency First Aid Kit, handy for any mishap enroute.
Must Carry Items
Drivers License ,Vehicle Owners manual, Car Registration copy, Proof of Insurance ,Traveler's Cheques, Torch and Batteries ,First Aid Kit ,Jack, Wheel Brace, Puncture Kit, Pump, Tire Lever, Spare Wheel, Bulbs, Fuses,Set of Tools, Soap ,Tow Rope and Spade.


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Summer camp. For many of us in childhood it was one of the highlights of the summer—if not the whole year. We made new friends. Became more confident in our ability to be on our own. Learned to eat relatively hearty and healthy food made by real cooks in the camp kitchen.
But for some children in the Philippines, their camp experience comes with a side of fries and a potential future job at McDonald's.
Yoni Freedman, a Canadian doctor and blogger, recently reported on the McDonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop, a program that McDonald's has run in the Philippines since 1991 during which children are trained to work alongside employees and actually serve customers.
Here's a video:
The kids certainly seems to be having fun, but this is a new low standard in marketing to children.
In other McDonald's news, the Miami Herald recently reported that McDonald's in Florida will be testing a pilot program to speed up their lunchtime drive-thru service. From now until the end of August if you wait for longer than a minute in a drive-thru line, you'll get a coupon for a free sandwich. That's right, if you don't get your unhealthy food served to you in less 60 seconds, then you can come back later to get more unhealthy food for free. Brad Tuttle of Time speculates about why McDonald's launched this enticement . . one of them being low sales and increased competition from slightly healthier trends in newer fast-food restaurants.
While the giants in the fast food world are prominently battling for breakfast customers because more and more Americans are eating out in the morning rather than having cereal at home, lunch remains the marquee meal, attracting 34% of all customer visits. McDonald's and the rest of the fast food scene must also contend with Chipotle and other players in the fast-casual category, which is really the only part of the chain restaurant industry that's growing."
Once again, we are not surprised, but all the more disgusted in both of these manipulative and greedy marketing ploys.
PHOTO: _skynet on flickr


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I'm thrilled to welcome Sophia Nash to the virtual offices today!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Good morning, Sophia! Describe yourself in five words or less.
[Sophia Nash] Mother, friend, artist, fearless, directionally-challenged (that's 2 words, but will count as one)
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about your book?
[Sophia Nash] The Once and Future Duchess has been the most requested story since I began writing. Readers are very curious to see what will happen in the major wrap up to the series. It took a long time to write this book, and I'm so excited about how it came together! Not only will readers watch the central love story of the series unfurl, i.e. between the Duke of Candover and the Duchess of March, but fans will also learn how the Duke of Barry finds his happiness. And the grand finale is not to be missed!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the story?
[Sophia Nash] The Royal Entourage series was born of several thoughts: First, I always wondered why the French Revolution did not inspire other populace's in nearby countries to rebel against monarchy, such as in Great Britain. Secondly, I was a big fan of the first hangover movie, and Entourage on TV. Add these two together, and I wondered what would happen if a royal band of dukes in England had a Regency-era bachelor party of the century, and incited a revolution against the excesses of the royals. A series was born.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
[Sophia Nash] This was the last book in the series and it was fun to see all the final pieces of the overall story fall into place. While this is a "stand-alone" book, there are glimpses of some of the other characters.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What gave you the most trouble with this story?
[Sophia Nash] It was difficult to have the hero, the Duke of Candover break a promise. He is an extremely duty-driven gentleman and his word is everything. But to find happiness, he must delve deep into his heart to find the solution. I would challenge anyone to consider what circumstances would have to occur to make you break your word!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If you had a theme song, what would it be?
[Sophia Nash] Ain't No Mountain High Enough
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Name one thing you won't leave home without.
[Sophia Nash] Clothes
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Name three things on your desk right now.
[Sophia Nash] Compass, arrowhead, flowers
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If you could trade places with anyone for just one day, who would you be?
[Sophia Nash] God
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are some books that you enjoyed recently?
[Sophia Nash] Gone Girl, The Secret Life of Bees
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What do you like to do when you aren't writing?
[Sophia Nash] Hiking, swimming, surfing, eating, traveling, and serious adrenaline-infused adventure!
The Once and Future Duchess
Royal Entourage Series Book Four
By: Sophia Nash
A duchess in time saves a noble line…
In theory, the Duke of Candover is the most eligible peer in the realm. But in truth, he has a deep aversion to the merest hint of marriage, not to mention two botched engagements which have marked his jaded soul. Now, after a debauched bachelor party that causes public outcry, the Prince Regent is demanding that it's Candover's turn to be brought to heel. And Prinny secretly believes that Isabelle Tremont, the Duchess of March, is precisely the lady up to the challenge.
Isabelle must marry, but a day of reckoning with the man she's loved for years is her greatest fear. If Candover insists she's too young and innocent for a seasoned world-weary man like him, there's no shortage of other candidates. Gentlemen of prestige and position. Gentlemen whose attentions are driving Candover to jealous distraction. Yet one abandoned moment under the stars hints that if they can put aside pride and duty, then a love once denied might just be their destiny.
Link to Follow Tour: http://tastybooktours.blogspot.com/2014/04/now-booking-tasty-virtual-tour-for-once.html
Goodreads Link: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17331448-the-once-and-future-duchess
Buy Links
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Once-Future-Duchess-Royal-Entourage-ebook/dp/B00BATNOGC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-once-and-future-duchess-sophia-nash/1114516196?ean=9780062273635
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-once-and-future-duchess/id599910931?mt=11
Author Info
Sophia Nash was born in Switzerland and raised in France and the United States, but says her heart resides in Regency England. Her ancestor, an infamous French admiral who traded epic cannon fire with the British Royal Navy, is surely turning in his grave. Before pursuing her long-held dream of writing, Sophia was an award-winning television producer for a CBS affiliate, a congressional speechwriter, and a nonprofit CEO. She lives in the Washington, D.C., suburbs with her husband and two children. Sophia's novels have won twelve national awards, including the prestigious RITA® Award, and two spots on Booklist's "Top Ten Romances of the Year."
Two Digital Copies of THE DUKE DIARIES, Royal Entourage #3


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This recipe was inspired by a recipe (click here) I came across in the local newspaper. It was made with traditional wheat couscous and a bunch of high-FODMAP ingredients, but I saw the potential for it to become a flavorful low-FODMAP dish. I got to work.
My first job was to replace the couscous. I decided on millet, which was recently approved as low-FODMAP by Monash, and because of its small grains, similar to traditional couscous. I kept the carrots, cucumber, olives and feta, but replaced the raisins with a smaller amount of dried cranberries and garlic with garlic oil. I also threw in some scallions, which was a delicious choice. Instead of chickpeas, I added pine nuts. Of course, I kept the lovely spices that the couscous is simmered in.
The final dish came out amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The complex spices and salty feta balance out the sweet, chewy cranberries and cool, crisp cucumber. I've been eating this as a main dish for lunch (try throwing in some Basic Baked Tofu or grilled chicken for some protein), but you can also serve it as a side dish. I was just thinking that this would make a great side for Grilled Chicken Satay Kabobs. Mmmm......you know, I think I'll add that to next week's menu!
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Moroccan Millet 'Couscous' Salad
Low-FODMAP, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
serves 6
1 cup hulled millet (I like Bob's Red Mill)
2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup sliced scallions, green parts only (about 1 bunch)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup halved green or kalamata olives
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries (Craisins)
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup homemade Garlic-Infused Oil*
- Combine the millet, water, coriander, turmeric, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 - 20 minutes, until most of the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, keeping covered, and let steam 10 minutes. Cool. (To speed up cooling - spread hot millet out on a cookie sheet and let cool to room temperature.)
- Once millet has been cooked and cooled, transfer to a large bowl. Toss with the carrots, cucumber, scallions, feta, olives, craisins and pine nuts.
- Make the dressing by whisking the vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl. Toss dressing with the millet and vegetable mixture.
- Serve salad at room temperature or chilled.
* Nicer Foods Garlic-Infused Oil works great in this recipe! Because it is so concentrated, I recommend using 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Nicer Foods Garlic-Infused Oil and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil instead of homemade garlic-infused oil.


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Dolphin Music on Myspace!
The Dolphin Music Myspace page is now up and running. Add us as a friend and be amongst the first to read about upcoming events and product news. But there's more!
You can post comments on our page to leave feedback about Dolphin Music, or even to advertise your gig!
And, every month, we'll showcase a selection of new, up-and-coming talent and feature their music on our Myspace page - our chosen "Band Of The Month" will have two songs online, and two runners up will have one song each.
We welcome all genres of music, but only bands and solo artists who've added us as a friend on Myspace can submit tracks. Submissions can only be made via our Myspace page.
What are you waiting for? Don't just buy your gear from us - show us what you can make with it. We want to hear your music, and now you can have the opportunity to share your work with a wider audience, through our Myspace page.


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This occasion dress is perfect for Eid, weddings and parties. Beautifully made to fit any body type.
Fabric is Crepe
Kaftan style and fit
Batwing sleeves and fitted cuffs
Embroidery under chest and on cuffs is gold and black
Pleated at chest and waist and through sleeves
Square Neckline
Fully lined
Matching hijab included
We recommend dry cleaning for best results
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SPECIAL SIZING ITEM. Please check size chart.
Note: Length is from high point shoulder to desired length. Standard length is 56 inches for women and 60 inches for men Items with size customization for 6XL & 7XL are Final Sale and cannot be returned or exchanged. Length customization fee is non-refundable.
All items have a 5% variance in size, color and/or embroidery.Fabrics have a natural tendency to relax or shrink so a +/- 1 inch variance in size and +/- 1.5 inch variance in length is considered acceptable.
These items are final sale. No returns or exchanges are accepted.
Customer Support is available Monday to Friday
Le service à la clientèle est disponible du lundi au vendredi