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It started with a single comment. (Personally nostalgic wth a slight sadness it is not in Africa.)
Heavy attrition day. Some impressive machines and some fine racing so far.
Promo piece for this year.
The 40th Dakar will be the tenth to be raced in South America. Starting on Peru's Pacific coast dunes, the 2018 race heads through Bolivia to Argentina and features a reinvented route that lessens the burden on service crews but retains that classic Dakar challenge to the competitors. Starting in Lima Saturday 6 January, Stage 1 is a 272km navigation exercise to Pisco before a 267km loop around Pisco and a 295km race to San Juan de Marcona on Monday. Tuesday sees another 330km loop around San Juan de Marcona, starting off the beach, 4 cars and 15 bikes at a time, before crews head for Arequipa on Wednesday on a 265km stage over 930km overall.


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Internal Awards
Funding Awards for Studies
There are two funding opportunities to support nursing research by UVAHS nurses! Applications are accepted during a specified period each year and recipients are announced at the Evidence-based Practice Symposium. For either award, applications may be made for an individual- or team-based project at any stage of completion, from initial proposal through publication of findings. If awarded, funds may be used either to conduct the nursing research project itself, or help disseminate research findings.
Pamela F. Cipriano Research Fund - Recipients are eligible for up to $500 in funding. Open to RNs in any UVAHS practice area.
- Call for Applications are currently closed, and will reopen January 2018.
- Longley, L., Simons, T., Glanzer, L., Trinks, H., Du, C., "Evaluating Sleep in a Surgical Trauma Burn ICU: An Elusive Dilemma" - 2017 Group Recipient
- Melly Turner, BSN, RN - 2016 Recipient
- Clara Winfield, BSN, RN, CAPA - 2015 Recipient
- Rebecca Gilbert, DNP, RN, CCRN - 2014 Recipient
Suzi Burns Research Fund - Recipients are eligible for up to $2,500 in funding. Open to UVAHS RNs whose projects target Critical/Progressive care areas, emphasizing improvement in clinical outcomes, and demonstrating potential for high impact or broad scope of application.
- Call for Applications are currently closed, and will reopen January 2018.
- Amy Heershap, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC - 2016 Recipient
- Lisa Cantore Letzkus, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC, CCRN - 2015 Recipient
- Susan Almarode, MSN, RN, NNP - 2014 Recipient

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Call for Stories & Poems: November 2005 Issue of The Harrow
Theme: Reptiles
Submit By: The end of September. The earlier, the better.
Length & Rules: The usual Harrow guidelines and payment rates apply. If a story, the work must be horror or fantasy with the presence of magic or the supernatural either explicit or implicit within the plot. If a poem, the work must contain some horror or fantasy element or evoke an atmosphere of horror or fantasy.
If you already have a reptile-themed story under review at The Harrow, we'll automatically consider it for this themed issue.
More Information:
The reptiles can be heroes or monsters; funny or deadly; intelligent or feral; metaphorical or actual; real, extinct, or mythical. The reptiles should be, in some way, a significant part of the plot and not just thrown in for atmosphere.
Don't confuse amphibians and reptiles. To keep it simple: reptiles have dry, scaly skin; amphibians have moist, smooth skin (but maybe warts). Reptiles fertilize eggs internally and lay hard-shelled, amniotic eggs on land (a few give birth to live young); amphibians fertilize eggs externally and lay jellylike eggs in water. Baby reptiles look much like adult reptiles; baby amphibians go through stages of development starting with a larval stage. Mythically, a dragon is probably a reptile, whereas a sea serpent is probably an amphibian....
We love dinosaurs, but mind your genres. Jurassic Park is science fiction — that is, technology revived the dinosaurs, not magic. If you want to see what a "horror" dinosaur story might look like, check out The Harrow's 2002 story "Ann's Dragon."
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Session DetailShowing content for Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo 2017
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 | 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Open to Conference Attendees Only
The Next 30 Years of Transformation – Mapping the 'Next Steps': An Inclusive Community Discussion
Founder and President, The CARITAS Project
Architect, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
An 'open space' program, with the opportunity for all HFSE attendees to openly, freely, and candidly contribute their views about the agenda for the next 30 years, we will actively welcome all input and views; facilitate the expression of creative contributions; value all that is contributed; and provide a structure and prioritization for the realization of 'Next Steps'. In this program, the new future vision will emerge and become clarified – through discussion, argument, debate, chaos, and confusion. If you have ever wanted to put your own 'two cents' into designing our collective healthcare design future, this is the program to attend.
This program is the sixth part of the progressive journey of Generative Space Track programs, culminating in a free, all-community event on Wednesday afternoon, 20 September, where the clarity, design, structure, and tangibles of our new future vision will continuously unfold throughout these programs. Attendees are invited to participate in any or all of these programs.
1. Learn how to cultivate a more Generative Space to create 'a place to flourish'®
2. Discover how to discover how to know 'what we don't know we don't know'
3. Understand why future organizations will have 'heart centers', rather than 'headquarters
4. Hear why it is crucial that we value – and listen to, to fully understand – all voices
'A Place to Flourish' is a Registered Service Mark of The CARITAS Project. All Rights Reserved.


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The contributions made by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), the first
indigenous Catholic Congregation of India, in the educational field of Kerala
were pioneering and revolutionary. Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, the founder
of the CMI Congregation, founded the first Catholic School of Kerala at Mannanam
in1846. All the other CMI Monasteries also followed that movement. In the year
1864, Blessed Chavara, in his capacity as the Vicar General of the Syro-Malabar
Church, ordered all the parishes to start schools adjacent to them. This
historic order triggered the emergence of a galaxy of educational institutions
all over the State. It also became the basis of the socio-economic development
of the whole State.
Christ Nagar Hr. Secondary School, Trivandrum hosted the 14th ASISC Kerala Region, Girls'......
Star day is the day on which the meritorious students are recognised for their sincere efforts and......
On the 12 September, 2018 Std. 11 and 12 Class Assembly was conducted. The Theme of the assembly......
September 6 witnessed a grand celebration, the birthday of our beloved Principal Rev. Dr. Kurian......
Fr. Dr. Kurian Chalangady CMI
We had been praying for rains in the yesteryears. The monsoon was only in our dreams. However, this year it has been more than what was expected. Rising waters is not the 'spectacle' made out on TV Screens, but the monsoon has lashed out, gashing open the terrain that Mother Earth has given to us. 'Red alert' was declared in
The perennial response to the age-old aspiration of the Rishis of Arsha Bharata expressed in the Upanishadic prayer, "To lead us from darkness to light, from falsehood to truth and from mortality to immortality" found in the words of Jesus Christ, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life" is the motto of the school. The attainment of true knowledge makes one enlightened so that one can lead oneself and others in the path of truth to immortal life.
The British Council International School Award recognises and celebrates exemplary practices of internationalism in
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The school provides transportation facilities to students. The parents who wants to send their children to school by school bus should apply for it
Gear up with your inquisitiveness to land in the Quiz Club of Christ Nagar Hr Sec. School. We promise that your quest.
It is a community of students and teachers who live in an, atmosphere of a
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In Year 6 we are not all work and no play around SATs!
During our Science lessons we have been investigating electricity.
In this lesson we were learning about electrical circuits and we found that a circuit can only run effectively if the circuit is complete.
We built circuits and added a battery as a source of electricity.
To complete the circuit we incorporated a light bulb, fan or motor.
Due to the circuits being complete, the bulbs lit up, the fans spun and the motors ran!


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Balinese Driver -- Could You Belief Them
Bali is a great destination for a visit. You can find so much to view and do, as well as the people are particularly friendly. However visitors to Bali are the regular target to get con guys and con artists.
It is renowned that there are money changers offering high charges and then simply by slide in hand, short change you a few notes. It is common in numerous situations where the locals will need advantage of the unsuspecting tourist.
It is no different with drivers and tour guides on Bali. There are many who show up great most people on the surface area, but are flat out dishonest.
"He was every friendly, nice and helpful initially but this all is simply a disguise to que tiene us, inch says a single dissatisfied tourist. "He completely lied to all of us, and to think that we cared for him just like a friend is absolutely disappointing. micron
How do you steer clear of getting scammed? One knowledgeable Bali tourist suggests, micron in Bali its 'buyer beware', and so the best thought when hiring a driver bali private tour should be to hire him for 1 day and pay him. Then if you want the dude get him for longer. inches
If you are finding a driver that works from the lodge you are residing at, chances are the hotel did all the important background checks. You are able to usually reliability these guys. The hotels track record is on the line if they cannot perform. 60 that you generally pay reduced price the use of the inn driver.
The easiest way to find a good golf club is to use the world wide web before you leave household, and verify their customer reviews. The people who are willing to post their particular business on the internet can unwell afford to run a questionable operation. Making a decision to pick anyone off the avenue once you can Bali is fraught with danger.
Such as any overseas country, the best advice might be careful. Do not place all of your trust in anyone you have only known for two hours. Make sure you are paying a good market price, and that your drivers does be aware of his way around the Island.
For every unethical Bali Rider there are many, plenty of good ones. Just don't allow one of the bad ones destroy your holiday break.


text: Alabama Life - July 23, 2006 By Kathryn Tucker Windham • Jul 23, 2006 TweetShareGoogle+Email We start with a report on the drought in Alabama. Then we take a road trip with storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham. First stop: Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and cemetery. Listen Listening... / Click the MP3 link above to listen to the show. Tags: Kathryn Tucker WindhamTweetShareGoogle+EmailView the discussion thread.


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From Santiago to Seoul, here's where to go next!
Cuba had its moment as a hot travel destination, but the beauty of travel is that there's always another hotspot emerging. In fact, there are lots of hotspots — from lesser-known European cities like Lisbon and Cardiff to more far-flung spots like South Korea and Australia. Pack your passport and sense of adventure and check out these up-and-coming travel destinations.
Peru gets most of the attention, but Chile is the South American country to keep your eye on. In the capital of Santiago, new boutique hotels like Luciano K have sprung up, the Barrio Italia, with boutiques and design shops, is the hip new neighborhood, and cutting-edge restaurants like Boragó have received global accolades. The city is also the launching point for eco-adventure trips to the Atacama Desert.
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With the recent opening of the Bürgenstock Resort, Lake Lucerne in Switzerland is once again on travelers' radars. The complex, once a jet-set resort in the 1950s, has been totally transformed. Set on a bluff, it offers breathtaking views of the lake and the surrounding mountains, and it features four hotels, 12 restaurants, a golf course, and a state-of-the-art spa. The jewel in the crown is the recently opened Bürgenstock Hotel, featuring 102 rooms and the Spices Kitchen & Terrace.
Vail is a top ski resort, but summer is quite the up-and-coming season. Trade your skis for boots to take a guided trek with llamas or tackle backcountry trails. Mountain biking, fly-fishing, and whitewater rafting are also available. Hop on the Eagle Bahn Gondola for gorgeous alpine scenery and to take part in the Epic Discovery adventure program (summer tubing, rope courses, etc.).
The Vail Craft Beer Classic takes place in June, with events like beer pairing lunches in restaurants like White Bison. There are free concerts in an amphitheater, culinary hotspots like Sweet Basil, and cocktails at Root & Flower. A top place to stay is Hotel Talisa, a new luxury Rocky Mountain retreat on Gore Creek near Vail Village.
There's plenty going on in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. Game of Thrones fans know that the hit HBO show has filmed here — there are numerous GoT tours available — and the Titanic Quarter, the former shipyard where the ill-fated liner was built, is now a buzzing area with the Titanic Belfast museum and the just-opened Titanic Hotel. You can also take a driving tour along the coast to see the famous Giant's Causeway rock formation.
Urban renewal projects like Skygarden, a highway transformed into a High Line-like linear park, are adding some much-needed green space in the South Korean capital. There's also the ultra modern Dongdaemun Design Plaza mall, as well as the 14th-century Gyeongbokgung Palace. The trendy Insadong area has craft shops, tea houses, and Korean barbecue and kimchi restaurants.
There's a lot happening in Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city. The striking new Herzog and de Meuron-designed Elbphilharmonie concert hall is making waves with its ultra modern design. Museum-wise, you can visit the traditional Kunsthalle, or see a contemporary exhibit at the Deichtorhallen, housed in two restored 19th-century market halls. Plus, the five-star Fontenay hotel on Lake Alster recently opened its doors.
Motor City is definitely getting its groove back. The new QLine streetcar is up and running, the old Detroit Fire Department headquarters has been turned into the trendy Foundation Hotel (its Apparatus Room is helmed by Michelin-starred chef Thomas Lents), and in the works is a spanking-new arena for the Red Wings and Pistons. Plus, craft breweries like Urbanrest Brewing Co. are popping up all over town.
If you haven't been to Wales yet, you're definitely missing out. In the capital of Cardiff, two hours by train from London, you can visit Cardiff Castle and the futuristic-looking Wales Millennium Centre, an arts complex in the redeveloped Cardiff Bay area. Dine in restaurants like Clink, the Potted Pig, and the new steakhouse from top British chef Marco Pierre White in the Hotel Indigo.
This sultanate on the Arabian peninsula is poised to garner more attention this year. In the capital of Muscat, there's the new National Museum of Oman, as well as the Royal Opera House and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (open to non-Muslims). The Al Bustan Palace is still one of the world's most lavish hotels, and a new coastal resort from Kempinski just opened.
Though not as known as Sydney and Melbourne, there's much to recommend in the coastal town of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. In terms of hotels, there's the swanky Mayfair, and there's a Sheraton and a Sofitel in the pipeline. Dining-wise, Orana, from chef-owner Jock Zonfrillo, is garnering top honors across Australia, as are other culinary hotspots like Africola and Penfolds Magill Estate in nearby Magill.
If you like Mexico's Cabo San Lucas, but want something a little more laid-back, then Todos Santos just might be the place for you. This bohemian beach town (an hour north of Cabo on the Baja California peninsula) has art galleries, craft shops, and great surfing strands. Stay in the Hotel San Cristóbal, a stylish 32-room boutique hotel on Punta Lobos beach from hip Austin-based hotelier Liz Lambert.
While often overshadowed by Dubai, Abu Dhabi is poised to attract plenty of global attention, especially after last fall's opening of a new branch of the Louvre museum. Designed by noted architect Jean Nouvel, the ultra modern domed building will showcase both ancient and contemporary art.
Additionally, a new water taxi service that'll take tourists to the city's top attractions, including the Louvre, is expected to launch soon.
Cape Town, with its mountain and sea panoramas, has always been known as one of Africa's most beautiful cities, and now, as an added incentive to visit, it recently debuted the largest contemporary art museum on the continent. The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, housed in a former grain silo, is devoted exclusively to African art and artists. Also within the building is a posh 28-room boutique hotel called The Silo.
A new museum has opened in Marrakech. The Musée Yves Saint Laurent, housed in a desert-hued contemporary building, is dedicated to the history of the iconic fashion brand, and it honors founders Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. Visitors can expect plenty of couture garments and accessories on display.
While you're in the Rose City, you can also visit the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square and shop in the medina.
Nature lovers should put Newfoundland, one of Canada's Atlantic provinces, on their travel radars. March through June, massive ice floes can be seen in "Iceberg Alley" (from Greenland to the North Atlantic), and there's also whale watching, hiking, and bird-watching. The top place to stay is the architecturally stunning Fogo Island Inn, and award-winning Raymonds is one of Canada's top fine dining restaurants.
Madrid and Barcelona get more love, but don't overlook Seville. Top attractions include the Seville Cathedral and Alcazar Palace, which appeared in Game of Thrones. You'll find contemporary works at the Andalusia Contemporary Art Centre, and the recently opened Mercer Sevilla, housed in a former Andalusian palace, is a gorgeous boutique hotel with modern interiors and a rooftop pool and bar.
As the designated European City of Culture for 2018, you can expect a lot of buzz to be centered around the capital city of Valletta. There will be festivals and special exhibits throughout the year, as well as the recently opened MUZA, a new national art gallery and a new public square, Piazza de Valette. You can also check out the city's historic sites, which include the Saint John's Co-Cathedral, dating back to the 16th century.
If you've been to Charleston, check out Greenville (a few hours from both Atlanta and Charlotte), an up-and-comer known for its small-town charm and booming culinary scene. Stroll the downtown area, snap photos in Falls Park, see artwork from Jasper Johns and Andrew Wyeth at the Greenville County Museum of Art, and tuck into gourmet farm-to-table fare at The Anchorage and a branch of Sean Brock's Husk.
One of Europe's most buzzed-about places is Antwerp, a gorgeous port city on the River Scheldt. Check into the hip Hotel Julien, lunch on moules frites and Belgian beer in the medieval Grote Markt (central square), shop in the flagship boutique of famed Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, and check out DIVA, a new diamond-themed exhibit in the Diamond District, the centuries-old area where the majority of the world's diamonds are cut and traded.
Mexico is known for its beach resorts like Cancún, but it also has a very cosmopolitan capital city — making it one of the top up-and-coming spots in Latin America.
A visit to Mexico City can include everything from shopping and culture to high-end dining and nightlife. After a visit to the modern Soumaya Museum, dine in the award-winning restaurant Pujol, from Mexican celebrity chef Enrique Olvera, and stay in glam hotels like Las Alcobas.
While most trips to Italy include Rome, Florence, and Venice, the capital often gets overlooked, but with some of Italy's best shopping and world-class art, it's time to discover Milan. Spend some euros along boutique-lined Via Montenapoleone, see The Last Supper fresco by Leondardo Da Vinci, and stay at luxe hotels like the Baglioni Hotel Carlton, which offers a signature program where guests can meet the top experts in their fields, including tailors, watchmakers, and chefs.
Harbor cruises, bungee jumping, and seeing Maori-focused exhibits are some of the top things do in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The city straddles two harbors, so you're never far from the water, plus, the 1,076-foot SkyTower has jaw-dropping skyline views. Dine at the trendy Depot Eatery and Oyster Bar, and stay at SkyCity Grand Hotel. Plus, a new waterfront Sofitel debuts this fall.
If you've been to Napa and want to see other wine regions around the world, head to the up-and-coming Mendoza region, which is the heart of Argentina's wine country. Spend your days sipping world-class malbecs and other robust red wines in scenic vineyards in the shadow of the Andes Mountains. Some of Mendoza's most popular wineries, called bodegas, include Lopez and Zuccardi.
If you love grand architecture, Krakow is definitely worth a visit. In this up-and-coming city, you can explore the Old Town where you can take a tour of the 13th-century Wawel Castle, visit the Wawel Cathedral, and stroll the main square (the largest in Europe).
There are also plenty of cafes, plus beer bars like Omerta, serving both local and Europeans brews, and hotels like Copernicus and the Sheraton Grand, featuring a rooftop bar overlooking the castle.
If you're a foodie, you might have heard rumblings about Richmond, Virginia. Well, the rumors are true — Richmond has one of the country's fastest growing culinary scenes. Check out hotspots like L'Opossum, Brenner Pass, and Pasture, and be sure to partake in the craft beer scene in Scott's Addition neighborhood. Book now for tickets to the four-day Fire, Flour & Fork Festival in November.
The Bahamas is upping its hotel offerings in a big way, making it a must-visit Caribbean island. Joining long-established but always-upgrading Atlantis on Paradise Island (Fish by José Andrés and Sip Sip eateries are not to be missed) is the stunning Vegas-like Baha Mar complex on Nassau, home to three resorts, including a Grand Hyatt and SLS, an elegant casino, and restaurants like Three Tides.
Also new is the Caribbean's first winery called Bahama Barrels, which is owned by Graycliff, Nassau's most exclusive restaurant (Jimmy Fallon was recently spotted dining in the elegant mansion).
There's more to England than London. There's plenty going on in Manchester (aside from football, that is!). Historic attractions like the cathedral and The Old Wellington Inn pub are definitely worth checking out, but the city has a surprisingly modern side, with places like the renovated Quays waterfront area (home of the Daniel Libeskind-designed Imperial War Museum). Stay in upscale hotels like the Lowry Hotel and The Principal Manchester.
Sante Fe gets most of the love in New Mexico, but Albuquerque is poised to make a big splash due to recent openings, such as the 50-Mile Activity Loop, a multi-use trail and bikeway path, and the Hotel Chaco, a luxury boutique hotel in Old Town. Dine in the Level 5 rooftop restaurant, and try some craft beers at Marble Brewery. Don't forget to take a Breaking Bad tour!
Though not as well-known as some of the other islands in the Caribbean, St. Kitts is definitely having a moment. A dazzling new resort, the Park Hyatt St. Kitts, is attracting major buzz. Located on Banana Bay, the 126-room resort has a pampering spa, a lagoon-style pool, and the Fisherman's Village restaurant with a seafood menu. Though hard to leave, you'll want to visit Brimstone Hill Fortress and take a ride aboard the 18-mile-long Scenic Railway.
Tokyo is a must-visit for any trip to Japan, but many are also adding a few days in Kyoto (especially during spring's cherry blossom season!). This former imperial capital is known for its temples and shrines and the Gion geisha district, but it also has a modern side. Browse among the contemporary works at the National Museum of Modern Art, and stay in a minimalist room at The Ritz-Carlton.
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Isgris won the prize by matching nine numbers on a 10-spot game. Her winning numbers were: 7, 8, 16, 23, 28, 37, 51, 55 and 60.
Club Keno began on May 28. Players can win from $1 to $100,000 per $1 ticket per drawing. For more information on the game, go to www.molottery.com.
Players must be 18 years or older to purchase Missouri Lottery tickets.
*In the event of a discrepancy, official winning numbers prevail over any numbers posted on this website.


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Week of Nov. 17, 1952
The City Police Department has asked the Council to approve the purchase of a number of scientific crime detection devices next year. The request includes the purchase of a tape recorder, a lie detector and a drunkometer.
A big buck and two does were grazing in a field with some cattle on the farm of the late Walter S. Stouffer near Antietam Furnace yesterday evening.
The deer continued to graze and didn't appear frightened when Lester Eichelberger and his son Joe, of Dargan, came along the road.
Approximately 30 officials of Maryland communities, the vanguard of 80 members of the Maryland Municipal League, were registered at the Hotel Alexander at noon today for the three-day convention of the League. Hagerstown Mayor Herman L. Mills, president of the Municipal League, will preside over the convention.


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The band are based in the North West of England and will travel for events.
Groovething are a dynamic wedding function and party band, based in the North West of England, who deliver a high energy performance guaranteed to get everyone on to the dance floor for an unforgettable evening!
As one of the regions top party bands, they've played at some of the most prestigious hotels in the North West, including Tatton Park, The Midland Hotel, Shrigley Hall, The Village Hotel Group and Crewe Hall as well as many other top class venues throughout the UK.
They are also in demand for corporate entertainment and private parties - in fact any occasion that requires great live music!
"Just to say many thanks for providing our music at the UKCISA Annual Conference dinner at Aintree Racecourse on 3 July. Delegates really enjoyed the band and you really added to a very high energy and fun evening."
Julie Allen, July 2014
"Everybody could not stop talking about the group and how good you are. Cannot thank you enough - you were all brilliant! Thank you very much for making the night"
Michael Brown, Wedding Reception, Ferrari's, Longridge, June 2012
"A great big thanks to the band for an absolutely excellent night, all our guests said you were amazing, you played with such energy throughout the evening, taking our special day to another level making it a night to remember for everyone. The music you played was just right for everyone; given we had a huge age range from 2 - 90 it was no mean feat!!! If anyone is looking to book a band for an event or wedding, look no further you couldn't get any better than Groovething."
Wendy & Jonathan Mather, Wedding Reception, Stockport Guildhall, March 2012
"We just want to say what an amazing job you did at our wedding, you were all brilliant! You got every single person up dancing and kept them there the whole night. Thank you guys so much you are a great band and you made our wedding day that extra bit special!"
Dani & Daniel Moore, Wedding Reception, Heaton House Farm, March 2012
"Groovething played at our wedding in January 2012. Live music was so important to us and the band were so professional, nothing was too much trouble. They (expertly) learned 2 extra songs for us, which completely made our night and the girls both sounded absolutely gorgeous. They really got the party started and it would not have been the same without them! Thank you to the band so much – we would not hesitate to book them again and recommend them to everyone we know! You guys made the night all that more special for us and we cannot thank you enough."
Katherine and David Freeman, Wedding Reception, Mitton Hall, Whalley, January 2012
"We just wanted to says 'thanks' again for Saturday night. Everyone has said what a top night it was and that the band were great"
Iain and Miriam, Wedding Reception, Prestbury, January 2012
"Christine and I want to sincerely thank you for playing at our UK wedding in Denshaw on 14 January 2012. Not only did we thoroughly enjoy your show, but all of our guests did as well. It was particularly nice to see people dancing that hadn't danced in a very long time. We were impressed with Groovething from the time we began enquiring about availability right on through the wedding. We found that your website was informative and straightforward. When we contacted you, the response was prompt and professional. We found that professionalism was the standard throughout. We were very pleased to have chosen the 8-piece band. The musicianship and vocals were splendid. Thank you again for a first class experience."
Skip Lafferty, Wedding Reception, January 2012
"The band were great, played a good selection of songs catering for all tastes. The dance floor was full for most of evening. Everybody we have spoken with had a great time…… the band being a big part of that. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for any social gathering, work or private function."
Mandy Arthur, Corporate Christmas Party, December 2011
ABC - Jackson 5
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
American Boy - Estelle
Baby Love - The Supremes
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson Five
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Crazy Chick - Charlotte Church
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Everybody Dance - Chic
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Get Ready - The Temptations
Good Times - Chic
Hard To Handle - Otis Redding
Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
I Kissed a Girl - Katy Perry
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
I'm Outta Love - Anastacia
Knock on Wood - Otis Redding
Lady Marmalade - Labelle
Le Freak - Chic
Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean
Man! I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain
Mercy - Duffy
Midnight At The Oasis - Brand New Heavies
Murder On The Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis Bextor
My Girl - The Temptations
Never Forget You - Noisettes
Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon
Nowhere to Run - Martha and the Vandellas
Nutbush City - Tina Turner
Piece Of My Heart - Beverely Knight
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Price Tag - Jessie J
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Respect - Aretha Franklin
River Deep Mountain High - Tina Turner
River Deep Mountain High - Tina Turner
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Sing It Back - Moloko
Somebody Elses's Guy - Jocelyn Brown
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Stone Cold Sober - Paloma Faith
Stop! In The Name of Love - The Supremes
Summer of '69 - Brian Adams
Super Duper Love - Joss Stone
Superstition - Steve Wonder
Take Me To The River - Al Green
Think - Aretha Franklin
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Walking on Sunshine - Katrina & the Waves
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
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It's pretty common to see airlines offer award sales, whereby as a promotion the number of miles needed for a redemption is decreased. However, in a vast majority of instances that only applies to travel on the airline's own flights, and not to travel on partner airlines.
Well, LifeMiles, the frequent flyer program of Avianca, is presently offering an award sale for travel on Star Alliance airlines.
Through October 15, 2015, LifeMiles is offering discounted award charts between select regions on Star Alliance carriers. Best I can tell, the October 15 deadline is for booking — you should be able to travel on subsequent dates.
What's interesting about the promotion is that LifeMiles is basically taking their existing award chart and breaking up the regions even further.
For example, here's LifeMiles' promotional award chart for travel from the US:
And then here's how different regions are defined:
As you can see, LifeMiles breaks up the US into three rather arbitrary regions (amazingly Florida and North Dakota are in the same region).
The great news is that you can basically travel within any one of the three US regions for just 7,500 LifeMiles one-way. For example, you could book Newark to Washington for just 7,500 miles one-way.
All other awards within the continental US between regions are just 10,000 miles one-way.
There are also discounts to be had on select longhaul routes. For example, traveling from "United States 1" to "Europe 1" in first class is marked down from 87,000 miles to 72,500 miles:
Again, I really don't get the regions there. Both Iceland and Russia are in "Europe 1," but somehow Germany is in "Europe 2." Odd, odd, odd!
But even for travel between "United States 1" and "Europe 2" we are seeing some nice discounts. Right now such a business class award will cost you 57,500 miles, while ordinarily it would cost you 63,000 miles.
Anyway, there are several other regions out of which the award sale is published, so check out the full charts.
Also keep in mind that LifeMiles is presently offering up to a 135% bonus on purchased miles, so even if you don't currently have a mileage balance, you can buy miles to take advantage of this offer.
Bottom line
There are some fantastic deals to be had here, though the promotion is structured in a rather strange way. Still, LifeMiles represents one of the best options for Star Alliance redemptions nowadays, so paying even fewer miles in some markets is pretty awesome!
Do you plan on taking advantage of LifeMiles' Star Alliance award sale?
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FINALLY got the shoes my mom had on lay-away :D
I've never had 'skater' shoes before, but at the times they were only $15 and I needed a pair of sneakers that I could use for not-good. Well after my mom put my good shoes through the washer [when I went to the beach I got them salty & damp and was GOING to just clean them with a damp cloth & let them dry out good...but she took them while I was out and completely ruined them :( I paid a fair bit for them in AB and loved those shoes...], I was in need of a new pair of sneakers. So I have some piratey-hooves now :P They are comfy even without dreaded socks, but I'm still getting used to having flat bottoms. I have a purse & wristband to match them lol.
Bottom/sole [the new Request logo reminds me of the Rockstar logo >.>]
Top; behold my double-knot-no-jitsu ;) The front is so hard lol, and tiny compared to the rest of the runner.
It may look like the laces are lose, but the inside has this elastic connecting the tongue to the sides so they feel rather tight when wearing my insoles ^^
Back ^^ I love how thick the inside around the top is...
I also got some camo' laces to make my shoes all fancy :P
Random: David Bowie's "China Doll" & "Sound & Vision" sound very similar to each other O:
I also need to upload pictures of the books I bought at the book sale :)
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This phone looks like the LG "chocolate" phone that is currently out in korea
Seems a sleek slider to me!
Couldn't find more pictures of this model though.
Sumsung did get that Perfect .
But where are the keys arn't there any ????
I'm loosing my nurves now. Samsung is coming up with all this sleek models and I've started hating my current models.
By the time this will be out in the market..they will show something even better. Oh god!
wow...so stylish,adorable,eye-catching...
but it is not all about look...this phone is rich in features.....good luck samsung..im sure it will be a great hit in phone market
Oh and you can't have your own message tones, but you'll get over that easily. Same thing as ring and vibrating at the same time, it's no big loss. If you still miss that feature after 3 months, go google and flash it to the Russian Firmware. Beware though, you flash, you stuff? Then your warranty doesn't cover it. :p


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A few of the takeaways from the MIT Startup Bootcamp I attended on Saturday September 11 at the Kresge Auditorium. There were all kinds of lessons within the speakers presentations. I'll write up more on that later. For now these were some of the obvious ones:
Starting a business is easy
Growing a business is hard
Recruit only A-Players, because:
- A-players "recruit" A-players
- B-players hire C-players
- C-players hire D-players
Three things that cause startups to fail (I made these the three F's to remember them easily)
- Founders ego
- Focus strays
- Funding, lack thereof
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I can't help but think of the commercials for Snickers bars when talking to various people. You know the commercials….The Brady Bunch one….Betty White or others. They are hilarious! Not that I am trying to sell Snicker bars! Oh no! What makes me think of these commercials is when the people that I talk to explain to me some of the symptoms they are experiencing; ie, fatigue, moody, irritable, crabby, tired, etc.; and not just temporarily, but continually. All I can think of is how people are just plain hungry, but hungry for nutrition! Not a Snickers bar, but real food…..plain and simple! Ever experience that kind of "hangry"?….."a state of anger caused by lack of food; hunger causing a negative change in emotional state". We are starving ourselves of nutrition and don't even realize it. Maybe we need to just reach out for some real food, real fuel for the long run!
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Arlington National Cemetery
Nestled in the lush rolling hills of northern Virginia, the cemetery covers 612 acres and serves as the final resting place for 250,000 American veterans and their families, including two presidents, numerous sports heroes, dozens of famous generals and a handful of astronauts, scientists and entertainers.
But during the Civil War, Arlington was a far more humble place, with rows of unknown dead in ramshackle graves on a dirty field.
"You would not have wanted to have a loved one buried here," says Thomas L. Sherlock, the cemetery's historian. "It had none of the esteem or the prestige it has today. . . . We were burying two types of folks — soldiers who were unknown or soldiers whose families didn't have the money to return them to Pennsylvania or to North Carolina or to Ohio."
The land now owned and operated by the U.S. Army once belonged to . . . Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Arlington, in fact, became U.S. property only after the federal government seized it when Lee's wife failed to appear in person to pay $92.07 in taxes.
But that's getting ahead of the story, which begins back in 1778.
The Revolutionary War was underway. General George Washington led American forces in a battle for freedom against the British. John Parke Custis, son of Martha Washington by her first marriage, bought 1,000 acres of land on the Virginia side of the Potomac River.
Three years later, during the siege of Yorktown in 1781, Custis died while serving as an aide to Washington. Washington then adopted two of Custis' children, Eleanor and George Washington Parke Custis, bringing them to live with him at Mount Vernon.
The boy grew attached to his adoptive father, and when the Custis estate was passed on to him, he decided to build a mansion to honor and commemmorate the first president. Later, the mansion was renamed "Arlington House" after the Custis family's original property on the banks of the Potomac, given as grant from the Earl of Arlington.
George Washington Parke Custis and his wife had one child, Mary. In 1831, she married a promising West Point graduate named Robert E. Lee.
The land now occupied by Arlington Cemetery might have passed peacefully to the children of Mary Custis and Robert E. Lee and might have remained a privately held estate with commanding vistas of the Washington skyline.
But the Civil War changed all that.
Lee turned down an offer to command a new Union army being formed to fight the seceding southern states, refusing to abandon his native Virginia. The Lees left Arlington House for good on April 22, 1861, and Union forces quickly moved in, turning the house into a headquarters. Fort Myer soon was built on the land.
The government officially took over the property in 1862 after Mary Lee attempted to pay federal tax on the land through intermediaries but not in person.
On June 15, 1864, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton designated Arlington House and 200 surrounding acres a military cemetery under control of the Army's quartermaster general. Shortly before that decree, the first soldier — Private William Christman of the 67th Pennsylvania Infantry — was interred at Arlington.
Soon afterward, burials began at Arlington of soldiers who died in Washington and Alexandria hospitals during the war. As the conflict continued, Union dead were gathered from the . . . battlefields of Bull Run, Bristol Station, Chantilly and elsewhere and placed in the new national cemetery, along with some Confederate dead.
But the bulk of the 500 southern soldiers now buried at Arlington — many gathered around a momument erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution — died in the Washington area after the war ended.
The Lee family would once more exercise its claim to the land, ultimately winning a battle in the Supreme Court, which issued a decision essentially charging the federal government with trespassing on private property.
Would the dead have to be dug up and transferred to a new site? The possibility was there, but General Lee's son diffused the crisis in 1883 by accepting a payment of $150,000 from the government, and Arlington Cemetery as we know it now was established.


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Surface Polish
The surface polish of a katana is as important to cutting as the geometry. It is especially important for the durability of the edge and surface friction of the blade. An edge from a coarse grit stone may feel very sharp and cut well for the first few times, but it will quickly become dull. A rough finish will also bind up in the target. Polishing and sharpening a katana are the same process. For swords that will see real use, a full cosmetic polish is not needed. Who wants to pay $2000 every year to keep your sword sharp. A sharpening polish leaves some scratches on the surface and skips the purely cosmetic steps. The dojo store offers full sharpening, repair, and customization services to keep your katana in top working order. It also has a wide range of Japanese Water Stones and holders.
The first thing everyone asks is what grit stones are used to polish or sharpen a sword. What could be easier than selecting an abrasive? Is that US, European, English, or Japanese grit? Are you specifying the mesh used to separate the particles or the particle size. Everyone uses a different standard and they don't compare well. Here is the results of my research into grit.
Equivalent Grit Table
If a sword just needs to be touched up, I use six progressively finer grits from 800 to 12000 (Japanese). The polished surface is degraded if the edge is touched up with anything coarser.
Water Stones
Japanese water stones are either natural and artificial. Natural stones can be quite expensive, but artificial stones can be used for sharpening polish. About half the stone used in a full cosmetic polish can also be artificial, but some steps require specific natural stones. Artificial stones use a graded abrasive suspended in either a clay or ceramic media. The stones use water as a lubricant. A series of stones ranging from about 800 to 12000 grit are used to sharpen blades in good shape. If a blade is badly shaped or has chips to remove, stones down to 80 grit can be used. Water stones should be soaked for 15 minutes before use. Mixing baking soda in the water will help reduce corrosion of the blade during sharpening. The dojo store offers a wide range of Japanese Water Stones.
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This contest and juried art exhibit is looking for book art for the debut fantasy novel WATERGIRL. The author of WATERGIRL, Juliann Whicker, is the juror for the exhibit and will determine the winner for her book cover along with the pieces that will be displayed in the exhibit and the awards. The exhibit will be held at the: Athens County Public Library
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There were a few tense moments in the final minutes of the girls' game for West Co-Coach Mark Bottom, but his West Team pulled out the two-point win. (Johnson Publications photo)
Destiny Reinke made key baskets in the final minutes of the all-star game to aid the West Team's win. (Johnson Publications photo)
Taylin McNair made key baskets in the final minutes of the all-star game to aid the West Team's win. (Johnson Publications photo)
Ike Maxwell passes the ball around the East defense. He played on the West Team's winning effort. (Johnson Publications photo)
Both West teams win in annual CSO all-star clash
Both of the West teams in Friday's Cambridge Community School Organization (CSO) all-star basketball games in McCook took the win, one game coming down to a last-second basket.
Three Chase County graduating seniors and Lady Longhorn Coach Mark Bottom were involved in this year's games, moved this year to McCook from Cambridge.
Both Destiny Reinke and Taylin McNair were instrumental in the final minutes of the West Team's 67-65 win.
McNair grabbed an offensive rebound with a minute left in the game and scored. The East Team answered, but Reinke got the ball on the West's possession and also scored.
Again, the East Team put up a two-pointer, and with just a few seconds left, Aubrey Frederick of Dundy Co. Stratton hit a bucket for the two-point victory.
Reinke finished with seven points in the game, coming on three baskets and a free throw. McNair scored five, hitting a trey first quarter and her fourth quarter bucket.
Frederick, who finished with 11 points, was named Most Valuable Player for the West. The West's leading scorer was Riley Nitsch of NP St. Pat's, who scored 15 on five three-pointers.
Scoring leaders for the East Team were Jacee Pfeifer of Holdrege, 15, and Alea Shaner of Cambridge, 13.
Coach Bottom, who was a West co-coach, said he had a really good group of athletes to work with, and enjoyed working with co-coach Jason Gunderson of Sutherland.
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Internet search engines change their algorithms on a daily basis, but there are some things that are fairly consistent when it comes to SEO. The main goal of SEO is to tell search engines what your chiropractic practice is all about. When performing search engine optimization, there are five common mistakes chiropractors can make which hurt their practice's search rankings. These five mistakes are: duplicate content, keyword stuffing, lack of content, link farming, and old or stale content. There are a variety of other mistakes practices make in SEO, but these are the top five most common mistakes.
Duplicate content on a chiropractic website or blog refers to any text copied from another source on the internet. Chiropractic practices often inadvertently get into trouble by copying text directly from a competitor, vendor, or a chiropractic equipment manufacturer. What many chiropractors don't know is copying one's own content has the same negative consequences. For example, publishing the same content on a web page, a blog, and a press release is classified as duplicate content in SEO.
When it comes to SEO, it's best to put relevant chiropractic keywords in the text content. However, when keywords are involved, less is more. Chiropractic practices can negatively affect rankings by stuffing a 500 word article with 30 occurrences of one keyword. Not only does it create a bad user experience, it hurts search rankings.
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We went to see Disney Paris the first weekend that they had started decorating for Christmas, and it was just as magical as when the US Disney parks are decorated. One major difference we noted was that in Paris, it was all Christmas, whereas in the US, there are a few decorations for Hanukkah also.
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One of us has been looking like this. I think this was right after the word "BATH" was mentioned in her presence. Doesn't she look delighted in the prospect? Unfortunately, she is cream colored. However, if the word "BATH" is not mentioned very regularly in her presence she becomes greige and that color doesn't go with her eyes. Besides, she sleeps in my bed and there are limits to what I will put up with.
Another of us looked like this. BATH has not been mentioned in her hearing when this photo was taken. Dirt is harder to see on her so it generally gets mentioned less often in her hearing. She still sleeps in her crate, too, so the cleanliness limits are in a different place.
On Sunday, this is what we all looked like. Nobody laid a hand on Romeo, but he was determined to be included.
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Here's a shot of the carbon stem and riser bars I picked up from Amazon for the Marin.
I'm hoping with these and the 1x11 drive coming that I can get the bike under 30 lbs. Right now we're at 31.4 with 3x8 drive and aluminum bars/stem.
The seat looks heavy too... Problem is I love that drop nose so I don't know if I'm willing to change it out; going to have to think about that.
Yeah, The seat looks heavy, But the bike is looking good!!!!!
I use selle italia and Tioga Spyders
My Tracer sits in Under 25 and the Carbon Hard Tail is under 22
The new bike I am hoping will be under 25 as well. I am building it with all carbon and left over Ti. I purchased Carbon bars and a stem. I am going All Shimano (2 by with a 42 big ring).......but maybe a crankset. I am going to use 2.1 tires mated to the 27.5 wheels.


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Despite all this, we often find ourselves living in strained relationships with the people around us. In an ideal relationship, both people make decisions together and respect one another. All too often, however, real relationships explode in conflict and painful disagreement. An unwanted pregnancy can put enormous stress on a couple, so it is important to handle it in a way that is respectful to both parties and leaves neither person feeling alienated or unheard.
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Violet has had an epiphany while shopping at Publix one day. She saw the aisle of colored eggs, tempting treats and chocolate rabbits. She stood perfectly still, then crossed her arms and glared at her father. "I know where the Easter candy comes from."
So Publix has outed me. And not that I am one for Easter bunny, tooth fairy and Santa but I so did feel caught when I heard her reaction.
Now it has been properly explained to my children that the Easter bunny, the leprechauns and the tooth fairy are services that the parents must pay for. Which means we purchase on-line goods to be delivered by genuine Easter Rabbits, Irish Leprechauns and floating tooth fairies. I can't help it if they shop at Publix!!!
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I actually laughed out loud at this! Brent declared the EB a hoax yesterday after shopping at Walmart. I'm not a fan of the EB so I confessed but I'll hold on until the last minute when it comes to Eldon and Santa. We have too much fun with that elf!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Yikes. I've often thought about my explanation to the kids while they stand in the candy isle looking at all the brightly colored items for an Easter candy feast. "We have to wait for the Easter Bunny to bring it to us". UMMM.....ReplyDelete
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"Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get all loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand." - The Velveteen Rabbit
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Beginning of our story...
A conversation from my first year of college is haunting me somewhat at this late hour when I should be sleeping yet my recuperating body is not cooperating. I've been thinking much about the future lately (hmmm wonder why...43) and while I was trying to daydream myself to sleep my mind came across this little chat that has stuck with me. N was 24 and I was 17. As friendships in bible college go, we were quite the odd couple. He was sane, focused, ancient....I was crazy, naive, and very very young. We were on our way home from some kind of meeting and we were talking about a couple that had recently gotten engaged. I loved how everyone could tell they were supposed to be together....it was one of those things that when they looked at each other everyone knew...not just them. It wasn't that cheesy garbage that makes you want to slap them silly and say "wake up you idiots, it won't last" no it was that "wow chick flicks and fairy tales were written for a reason" kind of feeling. In my infinite innocence I declared that this is what I desired and the knowledge that I would never be happy with anything less. N moved out of his stoic self for a moment and became surprisingly animated as he made me swear to never settle for anything less, even if something almost as good came along. I of course crossed my heart and somehow determined in my little 17 year old mind that this crazy true know in my gut love would come someday. On certain days since then I have wondered if I cursed myself...I've even questioned if I would be willing to settle for less than this like so many of my friends have....the answer was always, "No." And now, almost ten years from that simple vow I understand why...It is worth it..."gulp"
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I loved your email message. No one should settle for less than a perfect fairy tale kind of love. Some say it doesn't exist but look at your mom and dad, mamaw and papaw, me and Uncle Steve. Love is perfect, people are imperfect, yet somehow God can bring 2 imperfect people together in perfect love. Aunt Susan
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Uniform asymptotic solutions are found for the differential equations governing the symmetric bending of spherical shells of constant thickness subjected to self-equilibrating edge loads and internal pressure. The solutions include the effect of nonlinear coupling of the stresses and edge loads. These solutions are used to obtain expressions for the influence coefficients of both a spherical cap and the complementary portion of the sphere. The effect of the pressure coupling on these influence coefficients is presented graphically.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Boston Sports Tonight!
at 6:23 PM Posted by futuremrsrickankiel
Red Sox v. Mariners, 10:10 pm. Worth staying up late for this one, as Daisuke Matsuzaka (MOTHRA!!! also 8-0, 2.40) goes for Win #9 against Seattle. A win tonight will tie him with Brandon Webb, the league's current leader in wins but 0-2 over his last 2 starts SPECIFICALLY AND EXCLUSIVELY BECAUSE I JUST TRADED JACOBY ELLSBURY FOR HIM IN MY FANTASY LEAGUE. Ahem. The Angels' Joe Saunders is the only other pitcher with 8 wins on the season, but he's not pitching tonight so sucks for him. Miguel Batista (3-6 with an unbelivably depressing 6.47 ERA) will take the mound for Seattle. Please note that the banner on the Mariners' website currently reads, "Mojo Rising." Um, I beg to differ. Unless by "mojo" they mean "likelihood of finishing the season with the worst record in the league." Seattle's best hope for tonight is Yuniesky Betancourt, who batted .364 with a home run over 11 plate appearances against Dice-K last year.
Frivolous prop bet of the night: Midway through the 3rd inning, Dice-K mutters "let's blow this sake stand" to Ichiro Suzuki from the mound; the two round up Ken Johjima and Hideki Okajima and hit up The Golden Banana and are all found passed out in the middle of Route 1 tomorrow morning. Best. Spring. Break. EVER!
Serious prediction of the night: Number 499 for Manny. He's due.
Disclaimer: I have no idea whether or not the caption of that picture actually says something filthy in Japanese. It kinda seems like it might. If I've inadvertently offended any native Japanese speakers, please accept my apologies in the form of this pair of used schoolgirl panties.
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- A Pimp Named DaveR said...
I think you're safe.
- May 27, 2008 at 8:33 PM
- futuremrsrickankiel said...
Don't you challenge my ignorance.
- May 27, 2008 at 8:56 PM
- Hazel Maes Landing Strip said...
Jesus, opponents have a .410 OBP against Batista. Watch the Sox will struggle to put together anything in this game.
- May 27, 2008 at 10:12 PM
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Photography, for me, is a hobby. I don't have hours to spend travelling just to take photos, so I take what I can get. It's a kind of creative restraint that I try to get some decent shots in the down time whenever I go to a new place. Luckily, my camera is tiny and I kind of just have it with me all the time.
This weekend I took a train into London to meet up with my girlfriend who had just finished an event. The plan was to go out for breakfast and take the train back. Since her event finished at 7AM, I had to be there on the first available train. Being an early bird, this was no problem. I arrived at my station about an hour early.
And then it started to pour rain.
Soaked from top to bottom, I managed to get into the cover of an awning and wait for the next train, a half an hour later. It was a perfect time to get some shots.
I had no idea what this would turn out like when I took it. I knew I wanted to be in the middle of the tracks, which is fairly easy since there's a covered bridge over them, but I'd be lying if I said I knew it would look as eerie as it does now. It wasn't until I brought it into rawtherapee and brought the blacks up and fiddled with the white balance that I realize I had a shot that actually had some…atmosphere to it. This was a bit of a eureka moment for me, as up until now I had just been trying to get my shots to be somewhere near decent on a technical level. Is it a perfect shot? Certainly not, but it's got something which I hadn't even realized I was trying to get, which is a sense of atmosphere and emotional connection.
Most of my shots look like this.
Which is just…why? What's this saying? What's the mood? Oh, it's a nice sunny day.. Wow. There are some nice lines.. Almost anyone could walk out their door and take a shot like this. It's boring.
This is a shot from the reverse perspective. Train tracks are cool, there's some blue stuff. Whatever. This sucks.
This is a shot of that camera in the bottom right of the last picture, shot through a bit of fence. I really like this picture, but I had no idea I would at time. I do find CCTV cameras a bit creepy, and all the fences and security measures in this country can be a bit cold and impersonal at times, but I definitely wasn't thinking that when I shot this. It was only upon editing it – with very little I might add- that I realized it looked like a still frame from a dystopian film.
These are the kind of shots I want to take. Ones that express a feeling, a mood, or a story. This is kind of hard to do. I don't even know if it's worth focusing on taking shots like this, and explaining what you like about them makes you sound like a douche. But, here we are. There's no guarantee that it'll have the same meaning or message to anyone else, but at very least I find it satisfying to make something that clicks with me.


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Anger as wind farm wins backing
A controversial wind farm that has been held up by red tape for more than four years is being recommended for approval.
Highland Council voted in favour of Amec Wind's plan for a 27-turbine wind farm at Edinbane, Skye, in November 2002, despite a protest campaign.
But planning consent was never issued because of delays in the developer obtaining permission from the Scottish Land Court to build on croft land.
Since then a peat slide at a wind farm in Ireland in 2003 resulted in the European Commission taking legal action against the Irish government for not protecting the environment. Also, new information was received about the number of golden eagles using the Edinbane site.
Highland Council's planning committee will hold a special meeting on Skye next Friday to discuss a revised application for 18 turbines, each 330ft high.
Scottish Natural Heritage has withdrawn its earlier objection, but the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is still opposed, as are a number of people living in the area. In all the council has received 650 objections.
John Rennilson, the council's planning director, said he is recommending approval: "SNH has been satisfied by additional information supplied and no longer wish to object to the application."
RSPB Scotland says the additional information does not address the potential threat to golden eagles and other birds.
Judith Hodgson, who lives at Edinbane and is against the plan, said: "We are amazed that Mr Rennilson is recommending approval as it is a clear breach of EU directives. This is also an area where there is presumption against development in the council's strategy."
Opponents of the wind farm include Sir Jeremy Isaacs, former chief executive of Channel 4.
3 March 2007
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Amiga 500 was £499 at the time the +3 was released and had no software base. +3 was only at the higher price point for its first Christmas and then the price was reduced (advert I posted was from 1988). Common practice at Amstrad to launch with a higher price and then drop it.
From memory the A500 price didn't drop until the run up to Christmas 1989 which is when it started to gain traction.


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Yesterday I left E alone in our bedroom for a minute while I went into another room to do something. Thirty seconds or so passed, and he was too quiet. I went to check on him and saw him chewing on something. I jammed my finger in his mouth and fished out one of my earrings--dangly beads, with a long, curved hook. Oh God! Up until now I've kept this little tray of jewelry on my nightstand, and I had just been thinking yesterday morning that it would be time to move it soon. Apparently that time had already arrived. Duh. He can pull up. And reach. I just hadn't realized he could reach that far. What was I thinking? The funny thing is that I'd gone to great lengths otherwise to baby-proof the room--the stuff I do every day: unplug and move my bedside lamp, unplug the monitor, unplug and move the white noise machine (er, to the floor, so he can play with it), move the trash can, insert outlet covers over newly exposed outlets, etc.
Earring incident aside, I'm surprised by how (relatively) unafraid I've been of choking (and germs--I didn't know I'd be so laidback about germs, but I'm glad I am; in fact, I take pride in it). But when I say I'm not scared of choking, I really just mean food. E chokes and gags on food all the time. I've gotten used to it and I know what he can and can't handle. Found objects, however, do scare the shit of me. I'm especially afraid of him finding a battery or a coin, I think because I read somewhere that those are the #1 killers of babies. Just this morning I discovered a penny sitting innocently on the mat in front of the kitchen sink--prime Eamon territory. I don't know where it came from.
The other night we were all in the kitchen and E was crawling around. I glanced over and noticed him chewing on something. I said to him, "Did you find a cheerio under your high chair?" TJ answered for him, "Yes, Mama, I did." I glanced at E again and he seemed to be chewing in a weird way, not the Cheerio chew. I dashed over and stuck my finger in his mouth and found a small, rolled up piece of clear plastic. I have no idea where it came from. I sweep the kitchen multiple times a week, but there it was.
I've never met a mother who didn't have stories like these, and that's comforting, but it doesn't change the fact that the name of the game these days, at least to some extent, has to be Vigilance.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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Craniosacral Therapy
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Massage Today March, 2007, Vol. 07, Issue 03
Helping the Brain Drain: How CranioSacral Therapy Aids ADD/ADHD
By John Upledger, DO, OMM and Tad Wanveer, LMT, CST-D
CranioSacral Therapy can have a profoundly positive effect on brain and spinal cord function. It has been used successfully in the treatment of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) since 1975. Our clinical experience suggests that structural restrictions in the body, especially in the bones and membrane layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord, may be the primary factor in a significant number of such cases.
These restrictions can interfere with the normal movement of fluids and vital nutrients into and out of the brain, which enable it to function properly.
In a gentle manner, CranioSacral Therapy can help release restrictions to naturally enhance brain function, decrease levels of ADD and ADHD, and in many cases, alleviate the disorders altogether.
Fluid Movement Is Essential to Optimal Brain Function
For each task a person undertakes, multiple sites and integrated pathways within the brain are required to operate in harmony for normal function to occur. Often, in cases of ADD and ADHD, some of these areas actually are performing at abnormally high (hyperactive) and/or low (hypoactive) levels.
What could cause such a dysfunction? It might well be a lack of fluids moving within the brain tissue. It's essential for fluids to move in an unrestricted manner throughout the brain for it to perform optimally. Fluids (blood and cerebrospinal fluid) transport the vital and essential elements required by the cells, while also removing harmful waste products. When the delicate cells are unable to receive what they need, or they are unable to live in an environment free of toxic waste products, dysfunction may occur.
Abnormal Strain Upon Openings and Vessels Can Compromise Normal Fluid Flow Into and Out of the Brain
Traveling through openings in the base of the skull are vessels that supply blood to the brain, and vessels that drain blood and cerebrospinal fluid from the brain. Approximately 85 percent of this drainage occurs through two vessels that pass through two openings (jugular foramina) and become the jugular veins.
Sometimes stressful physical events such as the birth process, trauma or whiplash can cause the base of the skull to jam forward on the top segment of the spine. When this occurs, it places strain on the bones at the base of the skull and the membrane layers within the skull, especially in the area that forms the fluid-drainage openings. The neck muscles also chronically contract to prevent further jamming. This often will maintain the compromised positions of bone and membrane, even for a lifetime.
What happens when such adverse strain patterns are placed on the jugular foramina and the jugular veins? Abnormal vein pressure can occur, which decreases drainage and causes fluid back-pressure to build up in the brain. Such pressure can lead to cell congestion, intracranial toxicity, abnormal pressure on cells, and diminished blood flow to the brain. Stress such as this placed on the brain cells may cause them to react by becoming hyperactive in response to the strain, or hypoactive due to the injurious condition; or the same cell or cell groups can be hyperactive at some times and hypoactive at other times. Any of these responses can lead to a myriad of conditions, such as headaches, motor planning issues, speech issues, and one or more of the principal characteristics of ADD and ADHD: inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity.
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Start on a night when the next day or two you will be home. By day 3 you should feel comfortable with your "ideal" program that is just right for you.
1. Day 1
Before bed, take 2 or 3 Comfortone capsules. Comfortone is designed to support the health of the digestive system by binding, eliminating, and "scouring" harmful residues and toxins from the colon and enhancing its natural ability to function optimally.
2. Day 2
This morning you should also take 2-3 Comfortone tablets upon rising. Add Essentialzyme, 1-2 tablets per meal with every meal depending on the meal size and type of food. Raw foods use less tablets, cooked or processed foods will take more capsules. Essentialzyme is an advanced multi-enzyme complex that promotes complete digestion and assists in the assimilation of nutrients. As we grow older, our pancreas produces fewer digestive enzymes, and we become less able to digest vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in our food. Essentialzyme contains enzymes that support healthy pancreatic function.
That night, again take the Comfortone. If you had stools that were too loose take one less, if you didn't notice any difference in regularity add one more capsule.
3. Day 3
Take 2-3 capsules of Comfortone when you get up. Continue taking Essentialzyme with every meal. You should be having stools 2-3 times a day.
One half hour before doing number 7{C}{C}[S2]{C}{C} you should ingest one Digest + Cleanse gel cap. Digest + Cleanse is a powerful blend of essential oils designed to aid in comfort to the digestive tract while cleansing. The formula will soothe gastrointestinal upset and support healthy digestion.
Today you may start using the Balance Complete (or the ICP product). Use 1-2 scoops in water, apple juice or some other type of drink. This is the fiber product designed to clean out all areas of your colon while absorbing toxins. You may experience some gas, bloating, or constipation after using. If that happens, you need to increase the Comfortone accordingly. When this happens, be assured that it is because the Balance Complete has already begun its job and you just need to keep the colon working. This may happen at any point during the cleanse.
4. Keep up this regiment of Comfortone morning and night on an empty stomach, Essentialzyme with every meal, and the Digest + Cleanse with every Balance Complete every morning. By day 7 you must be experiencing several stools a day. If not, increase the Comfortone. This program will need to be done 2-3 months for optimal value. You'll know when you experience a stool 30-60 minutes after eating any and all meals that you are well on your way to a healthier colon that is better able to work properly.
5. If you have problems when traveling away from home for several days, this is just the thing that you need to alleviate those problems. Just increase the doses as needed and enjoy your break from home!
6. Your "ideal" program will be a level of comfort that involves no discomfort in the abdomen and soft stools several times a day, ideally within an hour after every meal.
7. To make this more effective begin a program of using lemon essential oil by drinking 1-3 drops in 2 quarts of water, if you care for the taste, and also rubbing 1-2 drops of lemon oil on the bottom of your feet every morning and night. This will aid in cleansing out your blood at the same time.
8. Also, to increase the effectiveness of your cleansing, eat only raw fruit until noon and lots of raw vegetable the rest of the day.
9. Stay away from salt, processed white sugar, coffee, and soda. These foods will also clog up the digestive systems: chocolate, diet foods, fast foods, microwaved foods, and processed foods. Some cheating on these foods is allowed-add more Essentialzyme if you do want to cheat. I also like to add in Detoxyme (180 caps per bottle) another digestive enzyme.
10. Drink, drink, drink lots of water.
11. Exercise, exercise, exercise.
12. Do not eat after 8pm. The best yet is to not eat after 6pm. This gives the liver added rest.
After you have been cleansing for a month, add the Life 5 product to your daily routine to restore to good bacteria in the digestive tract.
These last suggestions will help the body to rid itself of built up matter in the colon and make the cleansing even more effective. All this combined will make you feel better and give you more energy. After a month you will already begin to feel some positive results. Cleansing the colon will contribute to improved health overall. Many illness and disease originate from a clogged up colon. This may also lead to weight loss.
Don't be scared of this! This program will have only positive results!!
A Total Cleansing Program
Young Living's founder, Gary Young, is a Naturopathic Doctor. Most Naturopaths say that 90% of all illness begins in the bowel. One of the first steps a person should start with to improve overall health is cleansing. The organs of elimination must be open before toxins can be removed from the body. We are all "walking toxic dumps," according to medical researchers. Why? Because of the industrial wastes, herbicides, pesticides, additives, and heavy metals we unwittingly absorb from our food, cosmetics, air, water, and even mercury fillings. Within the last few years, the food chain has been altered with genetically manipulated food. Even our vegetables have been genetically altered. This is why we need to restore the metamorphic fields within the cells to cleanse our bodies, so that we can reestablish our balanced electrical fields to prevent these chemicals and genetically engineered foods from damaging us.
- Begin by nutritionally boosting you body's health. Young Living's Core Essentials Complete Autoship Pack is a great way to start. Use this for one month to help your body begin to rebuild.
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Well, I am getting geared up for the Pine City SWARM in Pine City, MN. A SWARM is a group of papercrafters that use the cricut machine, or would like to try using the cricut. We have some "newbies" this time, and some seasoned scrappers too. It is a lot of fun to introduce someone to scrapbooking or papercrafting, and to show people what the cricut can do. Most people are amazed!! Here is Autumn's last birthday cake, pumpkin and castle are made with the cricut.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Getting ready to SWARM!
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5, 2008
Tangoe, Inc. Combines with Information Strategies Group (ISG)
Leader in telecom expense management continues expansion in response to market growth; transaction financing led by Investor Growth Capital (IGC)
ORANGE, Conn., Aug 5, 2008 - Tangoe, Inc., a leading global provider of enterprise communications lifecycle management software and technology-enabled services, today announced that it has completed a transaction with Information Strategies Group, Inc. (ISG), a Parsippany, New Jersey-based provider of telecommunications and IT expense processing services and technologies. ISG will operate as a division of Tangoe. With the addition of ISG, Tangoe provides technology-based software and service solutions that enable global organizations to manage and control communications and IT technology resources and related expenditures, significantly reducing their costs. The transaction was completed on July 28, 2008.
Tangoe now has approximately 300 clients utilizing the company's technologies and technology-enabled services to better manage the entire lifecycle of their fixed, mobile, and network communications.
Operational integration of the two companies is underway led by Tangoe founder, President and CEO Al Subbloie. Former ISG managing directors George Germano and Brian Leigh will continue their involvement in the newly formed division of Tangoe as senior vice president of billing solutions and senior vice president of business development. All current Tangoe and ISG locations will remain in full operation in support of the new organization.
ISG's call accounting product and billing chargeback and allocations software and services practice further extend the depth and breadth of Tangoe's established software and technology-enabled managed services. The exceptional management expertise in billing and processes that ISG has developed over the past decade, as well as their experience in international and domestic communications cost processing, further enhances Tangoe's award-winning CommCare managed services offerings. As a result of the combination, ISG's existing client base of IT and telecom invoice processing customers will also gain access to Tangoe's suite of wireless lifecycle management solutions while retaining their current solutions supported by current account management and support teams. The combination of Tangoe and ISG presents new telecom lifecycle management solution opportunities to the marketplace and further establishes Tangoe as a leader in the technology enabled managed services/communications lifecycle management market.
"With this transaction, Tangoe has enhanced its position as a premier provider of technology-based TEM solutions and services," said Al Subbloie. "The synergies between Tangoe and ISG are such that combining forces was a natural fit. Blending our expertise and product capabilities will enable us to extend those capabilities to new and growing markets. The expanded company's deep knowledge and expertise in global communications, IT billing, invoice processing, billing chargebacks, inventory management, and provisioning will help us provide even greater services and solutions to our clients."
The transaction funding was led by Investor Growth Capital Limited (IGC), a wholly owned venture capital arm of Investor AB, the largest listed industrial holding company in the Nordic region. IGC joins other major Tangoe investors which include Edison Venture Funds, Sevin Rosen Funds, North Atlantic Capital, and Axiom Venture Funds. In conjunction with the financing, Noah Walley from IGC has been appointed to Tangoe's Board of Directors. "We are very pleased to add IGC to Tangoe's already strong board and investor base" said Al Subbloie. "We were attracted by their long track record of creating sector-leading companies as well as their patient-capital approach. As we look to strengthen our presence outside of North America we believe their presence on the ground in Europe and Asia as well as their wider global network will be of tremendous assistance."
The transaction was also supported by ORIX Venture Finance, a subsidiary of ORIX Finance, a multi-billion dollar finance organization. ORIX Venture Finance is a leading provider of debt financing to venture-backed companies. "At ORIX, we look to support growing companies backed by strong, experienced management teams and knowledgeable sponsors. Tangoe has all of these aspects in place that will help the company continue on its path as a leader in telecom expense management. We were delighted to move quickly alongside IGC to support this acquisition", said William D. Bishop of ORIX Venture Finance.
About Tangoe
Tangoe, Inc., a global leader in telecommunications lifecycle solutions, provides software and technology-driven services that enable global organizations to procure, manage, and control their fixed, mobile, and converged communications assets and their costs. Tangoe's software and service solutions are built upon patented technologies that enable dramatic cost reductions and process efficiencies, which significantly contribute to organizational profitability. Global 2000 organizations worldwide depend on Tangoe solutions to more effectively manage their telecommunications processes. In 2007, Tangoe was named No. 149 on the Entrepreneur Hot 500 ranking of America's fastest growing companies and was named the fifth fastest growing Connecticut technology company in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50. Tangoe has offices in Connecticut, Texas, New York and New Jersey. Tangoe provides solutions in the United States through direct and partner sales channels, and internationally through a global network of certified business partners.
Tangoe is a registered trademark and CommCare is a trademark of Tangoe, Inc.
About Investor Growth Capital
Investor Growth Capital (IGC) is the wholly-owned venture capital arm of Investor AB, the largest listed industrial holding company in the Nordic region. IGC was formed in the mid-1990s to invest in high-quality, growth-oriented companies, primarily in the IT and Healthcare industries. Today its 30 investment professionals are developing a portfolio whose value exceeds $800 million from offices located in New York, Menlo Park, Stockholm, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Beijing. Investor AB is a leading shareholder in a number of European multinational corporations, including ABB, Astra Zeneca, Atlas Copco, Electrolux, Ericsson and SEB. For almost a century Investor AB's business philosophy has been to build best-in-class companies in sectors where the group has strong knowledge and a networking advantage. IGC shares that approach and benefits from Investor AB's extensive global network of companies and senior managers. To learn more visit http://www.investorgrowthcapital.com.
About ORIX Venture Finance
ORIX Venture Finance provides enterprise financing to mid- and late-stage venture capital-backed companies via acquisition financing, expansion capital, working capital term loans and credit lines, and equity co-investments. The Venture Finance team, staffed with highly seasoned venture lending professionals, meets the challenges facing growth companies by structuring flexible financing packages ranging from $5 MM to $50 MM that meet growing companies' unique needs. We are a stable and reliable finance company dedicated to supporting the growth and success of professionally backed companies with a range of debt products. For more information, visit www.orixventurefinance.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial uncertainties and risks. These forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations, estimates and projections about our business and our industry, and that reflect our beliefs and assumptions based upon information available to us at the date of this letter. We caution readers that forward-looking statements are predictions based on our current expectations about future events. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to, changes in: economic conditions generally, changes in technology, legislative or regulatory changes that affect us, the availability of working capital, changes in costs and the availability of goods and services, the introduction of competing products, changes in our operating strategy or development plans, our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and changes in our acquisition and capital expenditure plans.
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Marika Anderson has been painting with transparent watercolors for over 20 years, most recently adding mixed media collage to her artistic repertoire. Marika's fascination with color, contrast, line and pattern is evident throughout her artwork. Her experimentation with these design elements has produced an exciting variety of dynamic realistic and semi-abstract images. Her subject matter often includes landscapes, plants, horses and other animals, which reflect her love of nature.
Marika's art education began at Pasadena City College and Barnsdall Art Center in Southern California, and later at the Gallery Art School in Campbell, CA. She continued her studies at workshops taught by some of the top watercolor artists in the U.S. Marika is a member of the Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society and the California Watercolor Association. Recent art awards include the Beyond the Surface Award at the Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society Annual Show, Honorable Mention at the Art at the Classic Show and second place at the Equine Dream Art Show.