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Danone bids $123M for NZ's Frucor
By CNN's Geoff Hiscock, Asia business editor
SYDNEY, Australia (CNN) -- French food and beverage group Danone launched a $123 million (NZ$294 million) full takeover bid Wednesday for New Zealand's largest juice company Frucor Beverages.
Danone said the offer, at NZ$2.35 a share, was 39 percent above Frucor's average share price over the past three months on the New Zealand Stock Exchange.
It is also offering NZ$1.31 for each NZ$1.00 of convertible notes.
The offer sent Frucor shares soaring on the New Zealand and Australian stockmarkets. Frucor closed up 27 percent in Wellington at NZ$2.38, and up 35 percent in Sydney at A$2.04.
Danone, best known for its Evian water, said it wanted to develop its Australasian presence and enter the "promising" energy drink segment.
One of the 'world's best small companies'
Frucor, named one of the world's 20 best small companies by Forbes magazine earlier this month, sells V energy drink and Fresh-Up fruit juice in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and the U.K.
It bought the Australian-based Spring Valley distribution business in January this year.
Danone's offer continues a run of recent takeovers in New Zealand, exemplified by U.K.-based Allied Domecq's successful bid for winemaker Montana in August after a lengthy battle with brewing group Lion Nathan.
Earlier this month U.S. utility Edison Mission Energy offered $450 million (NZ$1 billion) to move to full ownership of its New Zealand power and gas subsidiary Contact Energy.
Danone is making its offer through its Singapore-based Asia-Pacific holding company, Danone Asia.
Danone already active in Asia-Pacific
In a statement to the NZSE Wednesday, Frucor said Danone was a market leader in biscuits and water in the region.
It said Danone was the largest beverage company in China and Indonesia, and had been an investor in New Zealand since 1990 through its subsidiary Griffin's Foods.
The offer is subject to a 90 percent acceptance.
Frucor's U.S.-based majority shareholder Bain Pacific Associates, which holds 31 percent of the company, has entered into a conditional option agreement with Danone over a 19.9 percent stake, Frucor said.
Frucor stopped short of recommending acceptance of the offer until it receives an independent adviser's report.
But Frucor director Graham Evans said in a statement that Danone was a "highly respected international company which would certainly assist Frucor's expansion offshore through its distribution channels".
In a statement on October 10, Danone said it was confident of meeting its 2001 sales target of between 5 and 7 percent growth. Sales in 2000 were 14.3 billion euros ($12.7 billion).
Danone chairman Franck Riboud said earnings per share growth in the second half of 2001 should be close to 10 percent, compared to 6 percent in the first half.
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Eating "Tikoy" as one of the best food served during Chinese New Year. Niángāo, tikoy, or Chinese Cake is a food prepare from Glutinous Rice and consumed in Chinese Cuisine. It is considered good luck to eat Niángāo during this time, because "Niángāo" is a homonym for "Higher Year". The Chinese word 粘 (nián), meaning "sticky", is identical in sound to 年, meaning "year", and the word 糕 (gāo), meaning "cake" is identical in sound to 高, meaning "high". As such, eating nian gao has the symbolism of raising oneself higher in each coming year (年年高升 niánnián gāoshēng). Also known as rice cake. This sticky sweet snack was believed to be an offering to the Kitchen God, with the aim that his mouth will be stuck with the sticky cake, so that he can't badmouth the human's family to the God of all Gods (Yu Huang Da Di).
Celebrated our Chinese New Year 01/23/12
5 KEYS to MAKE and KEEP your NEW YEAR Resolution
So the new year is almost here and it is time to think about your resolutions. Your goals may be to finally give up a bad habit, lose a little weight, broaden your intellectual horizon, or even commit to be more generous. Whatever your resolutions for a new year are, here are a few keys that will help you be successful in making and keeping them.
1. DEFINE THE WIN. Many people make mistakes of making very general goals and never end up keeping them. It's one thing to say, "I want to lose weight" and entirely another thing to say, "I want to lose 50 pounds by Thanksgiving." Fifty pounds is a defined win. When you state, "I want to lose weight." you have defined a direction, but you haven't defined a measurable goal line. How will you know when you have lost enough? You can always make another goal later.
Here are some abstract goals that have been better defined to understand a win.
I want to read more – I will read 12 books this year (1 book a month)
I want to eat better – I will eat a minimum of 2 vegetables a day
I want to exercise more – I will run 500 miles this year.
I want to be more generous – I will give 15% of my income away this year.
2. MAKE SMALLER GOALS ALONG THE WAY. In football there are two lines that really matter. The official goal-line where all the points are scored and the first-down line where a team advances ten yards and gets 4 more shots at the goal-line. The smaller goal of the first-down marker is often what really advances the ball and helps teams make it across the bigger goal-line that counts. Create for yourself smaller goals that you can achieve on a weekly or monthly basis that will help you achieve your bigger goal. If your goal is to read twelve books a year, that translates into one book a month. If you want to lose 50 pounds, that's roughly one pound a week. Make smaller goals and celebrate when you've reached them. celebrating small successes along the way will give you the momentum you need to reach your bigger goal.
3. DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP. Your goal may be something huge like to quit smoking. Do some research and consult some people or products that are geared to help you. If you want to lose weight, don't be afraid to consult your doctor and even sign up to meet a trainer at the gym. If you want to read more, ask someone you know who reads a lot and ask them for strategy and tips.
4. MAKE THE GOAL WITH A FRIEND OR GROUP OF FRIENDS. If you are trying to lose weight, get your spouse on board to exercise with you or to make a similar commitment to eat healthier. If you are trying to read a book a month, start a book club. Have a friend meet you at the gym 3 times a week. If you want to write more, start a blog and ask your friends to follow.
5. EVALUATE YOUR RESULTS. Set an end date and set aside time to evaluate how you did throughout the year towards your goal. Every goal achieved and not achieved is a chance to learn. Maybe you only read ten books instead of twelve (odds are that's about nine more than you might have otherwise). Maybe you only lost 35 pounds (that's still 35 pounds!). Maybe you quit working out in February because you got a cold and never went back. Figure out what went wrong and what went right. Take the time to measure how far you have come and challenge yourself with something new for the next year.
Christmas is here
A good time is coming, I wish it were here,
The very best time in the whole of the year;
I'm counting each day on my fingers and thumbs —
the weeks that must pass before Santa Claus comes.
Then when the first snowflakes begin to come down,
And the wind whistles sharp and the branches are brown,
I'll not mind the cold, though my fingers it numbs,
For it brings the time nearer when Santa Claus comes.
A man of courage is also full of FAITH
To succeed… you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you. When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away the timid adventurers.

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Once-celebrated track-and-field star Marion Jones has written a book, On the Right Track, detailing her shocking rise and fall in the world of track and field. Once known as the fastest woman on earth, the former Olympian admitted that she lied to federal investigators about using performance-enhancing substances and her involvement in a check-fraud case. After confessing her guilt, Jones spent six months in prison and was stripped of her medals and prizes.
Read an excerpt below:
"I was stoic and scared at the same time. I pled guilty to two charges: lying in 2003 to federal investigators about my use of a performance enhancing drug and lying to them about my knowledge of a separate check fraud case. In my guilty plea, I told the court that in September 2000, before the Sydney Olympic Games, a former coach first gave me a substance he told me was flaxseed oil. As it turned out, the 'flaxseed oil' was a performance-enhancing drug (PED) now known as 'the clear.' "
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2018 45+ Meeting All Star Game, Regular Season & Playoffs
445+ Meeting Wednesday, Jan 31 @ 7:00pm, 57 minutes
7 Teams were represented @ Meeting
New Rule for 2018. (Communicated @ General Meeting) Player needs to bat or play in field for at least 6 regular season games. DL is terminated. If player participates only in field only Manager needs to have opposing manager write player's field participation in his book.
New Rule for 2018. (communicated @ General Meeting) In the event of regional inclement weather. All Games will be postponed. Email will be sent to all Managers & Pop–up menu on website will be used. If Manager's wishing to play they need to call Umpire Coordinator and opposing manager to coordinate game.
New for 2018. NO-CHARGE-..Managers of the SJMSBL are welcome to post an advertisement onto your website www.SouthJerseyMSBL.com . Send JPEG photo/image to email@example.com
New for 2018: By unanimous decision @ General Meeting Manager's elected to use 1010 Wilson Baseballs.
Stats need to be online and completed by July 15. If stats are not on website by July 15 your teams risks not being qualified for Playoffs.
General 45+ Rules
45+ Managers elected to potentially waiver new under-age players who are to turn 43 and 44 in 2018. (These waivered players cannot Pitch or Catch). All waivered players need to be approved by League & 45+ Managers.New Rules voted by 45+ Managers. Players who were grandfathered in last year do not need to be waived again. Summer/Spring Season : A player can only be on one roster in each age division. Player can be on other age division rosters.
Same Rule as 2017 below. Voted in again for 2018
Each team will be allowed two courtesy runners per game, and they don't have to be identified at the exchange of line-ups before the beginning of the game. When the manager decides to use a courtesy runner, that person will be dedicated as the first courtesy runner of the game. That runner does not have to be run for on each following at-bat, he can have the option of receiving the courtesy runner or running for himself. That would also apply to the second player that receives a courtesy runner in the game. The runner that is used as the courtesy runner is the last batted out, unless it is a pitcher or catcher or the other courtesy runner.
With respect to pitchers and catchers, they can receive a courtesy runner at any time during the game, not only when there are two outs as a speed up rule. Their use of the courtesy runner does not count towards the two that are allowed per team. The pitcher or catcher can refuse to take a courtesy runner during the game and doing so will not prevent them from using a courtesy runner at another point in the game.
- American Division decided to scrap MVP/Cy Young
- National Division wants to do MVP/CY Young
- All- Star game to be played @ Frawley. 45+ & 35 National will play AS game
45/35 All-Star Game
1:00pm Saturday, June 16th @ Frawley Stadium
· Pick 2 or 3 Players from your team & email to your appropriate manager. If team does not have enough players Managers can fill team in with other players from there Sunday team.
· 7 Inning Game
· If game is rained out, All-Star game will NOT be made up
· Announcer likes to announce names of batting line-up and then play National Anthem
Blue Team (VISITOR) Manager Walt & Ciecka
Cinnaminson Rangers, Washington TWP Senators, PBC Royals, Cherry Hill Rangers, Cherry Hill Chiefs, South Jersey Nationals, Riverton Rangers
Red Team (HOME) Paul Grace
Philadelphia Old Timers, Jersey Shore Baseball, Cheltenham Reds, Clayton Rays, Marlton Reds, South Jersey Cardinals, Aston A's
- Managers elected NOT to play Mother's day, May 13
- Managers elected not to play Sunday July 1
Open Sunday Dates
April 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 20 (off May 13 Mother's Day, July 1 & Memorial Day weekend May 27. Teams are encouraged to make up rain outs these Sundays, If practical)
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 8, 15, 22 29
August 5, 12, 19, 26
American Division
1. Cinnaminson Rangers
2. Philly Old Timers
3. Washing TWP Senators
4. Jersey Shore Baseball
National Division
1. Cherry Hill Rangers
2. Cheltenham Reds
3. PBC Royals
4. Clayton Rays
Regular season: 13 weeks 16 Games. 3 Dh's. Play each team in your division 4X. Play 4 cross conference games. Managers understand the schedule will not be balanced. DO NOT schedule Doubleheader for Jersey Shore May 6.
Sunday, July 29 (#1 Vs. #4), #1 seed needs to win one game to advance to Championship. #4 seed needs to win 2 games to advance to Championship.
Game #1: Sunday, July 29 #1 Home team. #1 seed has option to host game. (9) Innings
Game #2: Sunday, August 5 #1 Home team. #1 seed has option to host game. (9) Innings
(#2 Vs. #3) Best of 3 Series
Game #1: Sunday, July 29. #2 Seed Home Team. Game is played @ #3 Field. (9) Inning Game
Game #2: Sunday, August 5. # 3 Team is HOME team. Game is hosted by #2 team. (9) Inning
Game #3 (if necessary): Sunday, August 5 #2 Home team. #2 to host game. (7) Innings
· Umpires are paid by SJMSBL
· 2 division Winners of Championships receives $500 Credit towards 2019 Spring/Summer Season
· If both Series Sweep in semi's Championship starts Sunday, August 5. If not below schedule stands
- Sunday, Aug. 12 ONE (9) Inning Game Semi Winner Vs. Semi Winner. Stronger seed Hosts game and is HOME team
- Sunday, Aug 19 ONE (9) Inning Game Semi Winner Vs. Semi Winner. Weaker seed Hosts game and is HOME team
- Sunday, August 26 ONE (9) Inning Game Semi Winner Vs. Semi Winner. Stronger seed Hosts game and is HOME team
Managers understand, in the spirit of ending playoffs before Labor Day the SJMSBL can change the Playoff Structure to Play a Double Header Playoff Sunday format. 3rd game or second game of Doubleheader would be 7 Innings.
· Changes will be made in the event of "Acts of God" (rain, weather, etc.)
· Please note: "Act of God" definition does not equate to "Not having enough Players."
45+ League Standings
Shall be determined by A POINT SYSTEM
- 3 points for a Win
- 2 points for a Tie
- 1 point for a loss
- 0 Points for a loss by forfeit (Standings will show a team losing by forfeit getting 1 point. This is incorrect and will be properly calculated at the end of season)
- 0 Points for a game not played
Please keep in mind…. The spirit of the SJMSBL is to play Baseball. If a Team "jobs Standings" and does not play scheduled game because
"Played game" would have no bearing in standings; Team Jobbing the League has the possibility of receiving severe Penalties. Please make every effort to play all of your scheduled games.
Tie Breaker
When two teams are tied
1. Head to Head record
2. Fewest Runs allowed in all games
3. Most Runs Scored in all games
When three or more teams are tied
1. Fewest Runs allowed in all games
2. Most Runs Scored in all games
Forfeit scoring
· 9 inning game = 9-0
· 7 inning Game = 7-0
Not discussed @ Meeting but in effect
Fee Schedule
Cost per umpire per (9) inning Game @ $80
Cost per umpire per (7) inning Game @ $70
1.Cancelling with less than one hour until game time- $45 per umpire (If umpires did not leave for game yet, no fee will be charged)
2. Umpires arrive at field and no game due to weather: $45 per umpire
3. Game 1 of DH Starts, no game two due to weather: No fee charged
4. Game 1 of DH starts, no game two due to team decision: $45 per umpire for second game
John Gallante
Director and Assignor
Tri-State Elite Umpire Association
E-mail is preferred unless it is a notification on the day of the game.
E-mail: email@example.com
2 MVP & 2 Cy YOUNG Nominations from each Team will be DUE Aug 1
* Nomination Ballot will be emailed to Managers July 15, 2018. Ballot will also be available @ "Handouts" on www.SouthJerseyMSBL.com
* Nominations will be published on Front page of www.SouthJerseyMSBL.com July 5, 2017
* Managers will than vote on Nominations. Final vote is DUE August 18, 2018
MVP & CY Young winners will appear on Front page of Website August 21, 2018


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When you're looking for a used car in the Warrington area, you're going to run into some hurdles that folks just don't face when they're looking specifically for a new Audi model. Fortunately, here at Audi Warrington, we're taking the guesswork out of shopping for a used vehicle. Buying your used luxury car, crossover, or SUV from a dealership can save Warrington drivers a lot of sweat and tears in the long run. Unlike many private sellers, our reputable Audi dealership can back up the information we have about our used vehicles, and many even come with their own FREE CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™, some of which indicate single-owner histories!
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Low Fat Cheeseburger Pie RecipeBy burrger • Dec 11th, 2007 • Category: Burger Recipes
This Low Fat Cheeseburger Pie recipe uses low fat cottage cheese and low fat cheddar cheese along side extra lean ground beef.
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 frozen 9-inch deep dish pie shell, thawed
- 1/2 cup diced sweet onions
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup low fat cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and have a 9 inch pie plate ready.
- Mix the diced onion into the ground beef then brown the mixture in a large pan/skillet.
- While cooking add the flour and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until evenly coated. Make sure the meat is fully cooked, his should take about 10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat after cooking.
- In separate bowl, fold the low fat cottage cheese into the 2 beaten eggs.
- This pie is made using layers of cheddar cheese, ground beef mixture and the cottage cheese mixture. Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheddar cheese into the pie crust, followed by 1/2 of meat mixture, then 1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat this with another 1/3 of cheddar cheese, the remaining meat and then the rest of the cottage cheese mixture. The final layer is the last 1/3 of the cheddar.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is cooked. Cut into wedges and tuck in.
Serving Suggestion: with your favorite tossed salad.
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February was quite the month i tell you. feeling rather exhausted from it all. i entered a new decade-which shall remain nameless. thanks to AARP for reminding me. guess i shouldn't feel so bad michael jordon got one too.
as the west coast fiber community knows- February is also the month of stitches west-the most amazing fiber convention ever. it takes place in the santa clara convention center. it's my yearly treat of fun and fiber and many many belly laughs. so good for my soul.
this year -stitches had an unfortunate ending for me. here's the scoop: i arrived on thursday-alone. my friend and partner in crime known as "rebel rhodi" was unable to attend this year. rhodi has accompanied me every year. stitches would definitely not be the same without her in tow!
i had a 1:30 class -intuitive chart reading with rock star cookie a. what a great class! cookie is an awesome teacher!!! while i was in class soxy sue aka sox chik flew in from michigan! the fiber trash girls were assembling!!!! after class, met up with everyone and got ready for the thursday nite market- my favorite thing at stitches. crowds are manageable and special deals abound. it's great to take your time and browse.
i made my usual stops. imagiknits for some malabrigo goodness, a verb for keeping warm, western sky knits, becoming art, knitwhits and many others. here's my score from the thursday market.
soxy found a devo hat at the fickle knitter booth. what more could you ask for?????
and yes, the other hat is a roasted turkey hat!!! after the market we retired early for once. getting ready for the big friday shopping spree. i brought soxy some wine to help her unwind from her travels.
note: the name of the wine. "old moon" i felt the need to purchase this wine. why? you may ask. perhaps it was the fact my bday was approaching. perhaps it was the fact that a few weeks previous my not so darling hubby called me a crone. "i'm still bleeding," i shrieked!!! (no offense to you crones-but i'm not quite there yet!) he denies it now. excuse me? i may be perimenopausal but i know what i heard!! anyway- when i saw the wine at trader joe's i just had to get it. in honor of us crusty ole moonies.
friday morning came- soxy and i enjoyed a great breakfast in the lounge!
best raspberries ever!! we headed over to meet up with the rest of the fiber trash girls when we spotted the best dressed stitches attendee of 2013. isn't she fabulous?
here's a close up of her skirt: i want one! she said she got it on etsy!
her fishnet stockings and fur boots were the perfect touch! oh yeah- nice sweater too!
we wanted to do something special for friday market day and barbara sue has an extensive vintage(1960's) big smith overall collection. perfect!
our dream was to have the whole fiber trash girl clan wear them. but it didn't work out as not all folks were there yet. she brought like a dozen pair! you rock Bsue!! we were ready to hit the market!
the yarn fumes had gotten to us and we were wandering in a daze when we realized we really needed to go row by row cause we missed so much the night before. next thing we know-it's lunch time-soxy finished up at the habu booth and we were going to head back to the room for lunch-and then, my phone rang. bummer. big bummer. it was liam's school. he had fallen on the stairs and broken his ankle. long story short- i split. docs were talking surgery and i needed to be there. as i was leaving the rest of the fiber trash girls were arriving-boo :(
i leave you now with a photo of felted morning glories.
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Knicks Plan To Retain Lee After Coming Season
Alan Hahn reports on his Twitter page that a source says a rumored deal involving David Lee and Carlos Boozer is "not happening" and that the Knicks do not view Lee as a single-season rental.
Lee is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Knicks before training camp opens at the end of this month. The team will then plan to sign Lee to a long-term contract after the 2009-2010 season.
Earlier, Ric Bucher reported that the Jazz is looking to acquire Lee by working out a sign-and-trade deal with the Knicks.
"The Jazz have great interest in Lee and are still looking to move Carlos Boozer," Bucher said. "There would have to be other pieces involved, but with Boozer's contract expiring, that would make sense for both sides."


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"This book. It is unspeakably terrible."
"I know. I can't imagine it would have crawled out of the slush pile, had circumstances been different."
"I do not refer to the writing. That alone is execrable enough, but the things it teaches would terrify me, if I were capable of it. Obsession, control, sick fantasy… Absolutely vile."
"It gets worse in later books."
"Later books? That implies that there are more."
"You didn't know about them?"
"Yes, yes, I get it, you don't pay attention. You never do. There are several books in this series, and they don't get any better."
"I assume that they are indecently popular."
"A lot of children like them. Young girls."
"How many of them are they?"
"Millions, probably."
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Abiding by the SEC day trading rules is essential if you are planning on getting involved in day trading as an investment style. The SEC has specific rules when dealing with individuals that are considered to be pattern day traders. Here are the basics of what the SEC expects out of day traders and how to make it work.
Pattern Day Traders
The SEC rules apply to you only if you are considered to be a pattern day trader. Just because you buy and sell a security in the same day, that does not necessarily mean that you are a pattern day trader. You have to show that you engage in this activity frequently. According to the SEC, you have to buy and sell the same security in the same day at least four times. If you do this four out of five days, then you are considered a pattern day trader. This activity of trading the same securities has to be more than 6 percent of your trading in order to qualify as well. Therefore, you could potentially do a little bit of trading the same security in one day without necessarily qualifying as a pattern day trader.
Margin Account
If you are considered to be a pattern day trader, you will have to open a margin account with your broker. A margin account is a type of trading account that utilizes borrowed funds from your broker in order to increase the amount of money that you have available to you. This can increase the potential returns that you generate, but it can also increase the losses. In order to open a margin account, you will have to meet certain elements of creditworthiness as determined by your broker. They will most likely put a limit on how much money you can borrow and give you the terms of borrowing the money.
Account Size
In addition to opening a margin account, you will also have to have a balance in your account of at least $25,000. This is a significant amount of money for most traders and eliminates many potential individuals from this type of trading. This restriction is to ensure that only those who can afford some losses get involved. The market moves very quickly over the course of a day, and if you are investing with a short-term time horizon, you could potentially suffer some big losses quickly.
Risk and Reward
This type of trading can be very rewarding if you have a strategy that works. If you do not learn the basics before getting involved, you could potentially lose a large portion of the $25,000 that you have to invest. Because of this, you need to sign up for a practice trading service before actually getting involved. This can help you learn the basics of day trading without actually putting any of your money on the line until you are ready.


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It's truly adorable <3ReplyDelete
Thank you, Maria! :-) I love the base colour and I also love snowflakes, so I'm happy how this came out :-)Delete
I recently made a snowflake many for a friend, but it didn't looked as close as beautiful as yours. These are the most perfect painted snowflakes I have ever seen!ReplyDelete
Thank you, Andrea :-)Delete
These are the most beautiful snowflakes I've ever seen. Sorry for not being around sweetie, but life these past months has been so crazy.
Hopefully I'll be able to catch up next year.
Wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! :-D
Thank you, Giovanna! :-) Don't worry, things will get better :-) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! :-)Delete
Pretty snowflakes :-D I love the addition of the studs - perfect :-DReplyDelete
Thank you, Ananka :-)Delete
Deliziosa (e perfetta)!!ReplyDelete
Thank you, Aly! :-) Mi piacciono i fiocchi di neve, li faccio sulle mie unghie molto volentieri :-)Delete
Hi Tanja,
Your snowflakes are all perfectly done.
Thank you, Catherine! :-)Delete
and that's why I love your blog so much - here even snowflakes are hand painted, not just plain stamping. it's not that I dislike stamping, I just admire good old hand painted designs!ReplyDelete
Thank you, Mari! :-) Lately I tried also some stampings, but I always come back to "good old" hand painting :-)Delete
nakon ovakvih pahuljica dođe mi da sve fotke svojih zauvijek izbrišem, presavršene su ti *.*ReplyDelete
Znas kako bi ti sada nekome odgovorila: "Hajde, muči tu..!" e pa sad ja to tebi kazem! Samo ti pahuljaj kako znas, nista tvojim pahuljicama ne fali! A da ne pricamo o vatricama i likovima iz stripova i tako to... :-)Delete
It's truly prettiest snowflakes I have seen so far....:-) Will definitely copy this one. ;-)ReplyDelete
divne su <3 i nekako potpisujem Zanu :)ReplyDelete
Znas kako je, ove water decal nalepnice bas fino slusaju... :-)Delete
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I turn fifty today. Fifty years of life has taught me more than a few lessons. I wish I could say that I have distilled these lessons into some marvelous kernel of wisdom, but I regret that I cannot. If anything, I have come to respect the dynamism of such wisdom.
Have my decisions and actions been smart or dumb? Good or bad? Have they served me well or poorly? It all depends upon where I am—and how I feel—when you ask. In a joyful year, every step along my prior path appears to have moved me inexorably toward great joy. In a depressing year, every step along my prior path appears to have been part of a self-destructive drive into an inevitable brick wall. Context is critical.
To the extent that I can offer any wisdom at all, it is this: Always remember that while others have contributed to your life, you have provided the ultimate filter through which their contributions shaped you. You would not have become who you are without them—but you could not have become who you are without you. For my part, I accept responsibility for the decisions I have made, the actions I have taken, and the consequences to which they have led. I regret any pain that they may have caused those who have known and loved me.
That said, I can share a number of lessons that I believe I have learned—and just for the hell of it, I have set that number at fifty. I leave it to you to determine which of them you consider wise. I ask only that you take them each with a grain of salt.


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Sadmanbarty has very helpfully compiled a Youtube list of choons in this thread: watch?v=5Msy8GaFIEE&index=1&list=PLUauGzUG35p6KfsG2XWGZCl6msqcU4Fhr
UK Funky meets Trap/Road Rap?
I'm mildly curious as to whether Drake's 'One Dance' will trigger some sort of funky resurgence ala the Grime resurgence, which he didn't cause but certainly helped raise the profile of.
Funky is a bit like grime insofar as it felt like it never blew up as much as it should have, but whereas grime has been going steady in the years nobody (other than the hardcore) cared about it, funky has - to my knowledge - basically died out.
Anyway, thought this was noteworthy for bringing a bit of a road rap vibe to a funky rhythm. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT.


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Join Eureka Prize-winner Tom Griffiths as he discusses the historian's craft and its central importance in our current period of profound environmental and social change. Focusing on some of the key historians that have influenced his own work, he reveals the situated nature of historical imaginations.
Exploring how Australian understandings of the past have taken shape amidst shifting cultural expectations, political imperatives, and scientific approaches, Griffiths ultimately asks: how have these historical imaginings and practices shaped our environmental possibilities?
6.00 pm: Welcome drink & refreshments.
6.30 pm: Talk and Q&A
Cash-only tickets available at the door, subject to availability.
Tom Griffiths is the W.K. Hancock Professor of History in the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University, Chair of the Editorial Board of the Australian Dictionary of Biography and Director of the Centre for Environmental History at ANU. He is the author of Hunters and Collectors: The Antiquarian Imagination in Australia (1996), Forests of Ash: An Environmental History (2001) and Slicing the Silence: Voyaging to Antarctica (2007). His most recent book is The Art of Time Travel: Historians and their Craft (2016), which was awarded the 2017 Ernest Scott Prize for History. Tom's books and essays have won prizes in history, science, literature, politics and journalism including the Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-Fiction, the Eureka Science Book Prize and the Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History. In 2014 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia.
What is the HumanNature Series?
In this landmark series of talks, we are proud to host a stellar line up of leading Australian and international scholars.
They will share with us their insights from history, literature, philosophy, anthropology and art to examine the significant interplay between the humanities and the environmental crisis we face today, including climate change, biodiversity loss and a wide range of other issues.
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Leasing Titusville park land to developers, abolishing the paid Cape Canaveral fire department and raising taxes to pay for a Palm Bay sports stadium are among the issues to be decided Tuesday when voters in 12 Brevard County cities go the polls.
Candidates for five mayor's positions and 13 council jobs in various cities also will be on ballots.
In Titusville, voters will decide in a non-binding straw ballot whether to lease 21 acres of city-owned Marina Park to private developers for 99 years so condominiums or apartments can be built.


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Create a custom Powershell Script - HyperV Live Migration -- 2 - 14/01/2018 06:37 EST
Budjetti $30-250 AUD
I need a custom powershell script to move VM's using Hyper-V live migration.
Ideally this would be completed in the next 48hrs or so.
* Move Multiple Machines simultaneously. Ideally, we could set the amount of simultaneous migrations.
* Use Out-Grid to select which VM's on the host to be moved easily by the operator.
* Each VM is stored in its own folders and is stored across multiple drives, the file structure needs to remain intact during the migration of hosts.
An example of a VM Storage layout is below:
d:\Example1VM\Virtual Machines
d:\Example1VM\Virtual Hard Disks
e:\Example1VM\Virtual Hard Disks
d:\Example2VM\Virtual Machines
d:\Example2VM\Virtual Hard Disks
e:\Example2VM\Virtual Hard Disks
*NB: Each host has local storage and all hosts are configured identically
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English rugby has over the years developed a reputation for a Roundhead attitude, but it is the round ball that is inspiring Eddie Jones as the national team's head coach looks to build on this year's grand slam success and oversee a fundamental change in playing style.
Jones recently spent time with the Chelsea manager, Guus Hiddink, whose previous jobs include a spell with Australia, and before the end of the season he hopes to visit Arsenal's London Colney training ground and tap into the knowledge of the longest-serving manager in the Premier League, Arsène Wenger.
"I talked with Guus Hiddink about coaching and managing players and it was the best hour I've spent," said Jones. "I've always wanted to meet him because I like the work he's done. We had a cameraman when I coached the Wallabies who had worked with the Socceroos and he told me how he operated. He only had the team for 100 days and he turned them around. Then he did that job with South Korea where he took them from nowhere to come fourth in the World Cup.
"You are always learning about coaching, just trying to pick up little bits and pieces. I always try to meet people who've got more knowledge than me and I want to try to get into Arsenal over the next couple of weeks. I like the way Wenger's teams play, a really positive style of soccer that's skilful, so there could be a lot to learn. He's been there 20 years and the average length of tenure is 18 months or even less, so he's 10 or 12 times above the average."
Jones, who watched Hiddink's Chelsea take on Manchester City on Saturday, is particularly interested in how football has evolved into a reactive game where players are quick to sense, and exploit, an opportunity. "Rugby is far ahead in terms of strength and conditioning, but football has changed so that there is no longer an obsession about formation. Players might start in positions, but it is no longer what shape you play, but how you move in relation to the speed of the ball and what the defence is doing. That is the way rugby is going."
These are heady days in England six months after the despair of the World Cup. A first grand slam in 13 years has been followed by three Premiership clubs reaching the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup for the first time since 2007, but that is just a beginning for Jones as he charts a course to the 2019 World Cup in Japan, anticipating not just a change in personnel in the coming years but a more fluid style of play.
"The professionalism of the English clubs is absolutely outstanding, and we're seeing that in the European Cup," he said. "They are much better prepared sides than the rest of Europe and they are being prepared to play a high-collision, high set-piece game, which is what they need to do in Europe. That is the game in the northern hemisphere, and at the World Cup, but there is another part which is that highly unstructured, multi-phase, ball moving, continuous rugby.
"You can't expect English clubs to condition their players for that because they don't need to be good at that. That's the bit we have to add when we get them. It's not a criticism of the clubs: it's about what they've got to do and what we've got to do. We have to use every minute when we are in camp to get the players to play a different sort of rugby."
England have a three-Test tour to Australia in June preceded by a friendly against Wales at Twickenham at the end of May, a game that will not include players who are involved in the Premiership final the previous day. He will take no more players Down Under than he needs to so that he can have time with each one during the trip.
"We are taking a small squad so that all the players who go know they have a good chance of playing," said Jones. "When you have 40 players, you do not have enough time for one-on-ones. Players get lost. If one player gets lost, he gets unhappy. He grabs the player next to him and he's unhappy. It's like a rotten apple in a basket. Everyone knows they have to work together."
Jones is spending the next few weeks, along with his coaches Steve Borthwick and Paul Gustard, looking at players. The Northampton flanker Teimana Harrison, who followed the England captain, Dylan Hartley, from New Zealand to England, the land of his father, is being considered as an option on the openside, but a player talked up by Jones after the grand slam, the Exeter centre Henry Slade, now has some impressing to do.
"We will be looking at Harrison closely in the coming weeks and he was good against Saracens last week, combustible," said Jones. "I will not be seeking Dylan's opinion because they are good mates: never talk to players about selection because they've all got their mates and they will tell you about the ones they like.
"There are a few guys in the frame and we have to be looking for better players. There are a couple of really good young players I would have picked, but they will go with the Under-20s. It is hard to judge Slade at the moment as he is playing in a hybrid 12/13 position for his club, not quite sure whether he runs or passes. When I saw him playing against France last year I thought he had real talent, but for me to make a judgment at the moment about whether he is a Test player is difficult."
Danny Cipriani's prospects of a recall look remote after he found himself on the front page of a tabloid again and having to answer allegations about his personal life. Cipriani has been in the cold since Jones took over at the end of last year. "I saw the headline on Danny Cipriani and did not want to read it," said Jones. Asked whether it affected what he thought about the Sale outside-half he replied: "Not really, but when a guy keeps doing the same thing over and over again you have got to question it. All I want to do is see him play some good rugby."


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Incubator Farm Site Coordinator, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (temporary, part-time)
Posted: Aug / 10 / 2017
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project's (New Entry) mission is to improve our local and regional food systems by training the next generation of farmers to produce food that is sustainable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate and making this food accessible to individuals regardless of age, mobility, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. In doing this work, New Entry provides critical training, career development, and economic opportunity to new farmers. New Entry is a fiscally sponsored project of TSNE MissionWorks.
The Incubator Farm Sites are one of the cornerstones of the Farmer Training program at New Entry. After graduating from New Entry's Farm Business Planning Course, participants have the option of leasing land for up to 3 years on the incubator farm. Many of the incubators choose to sell produce to New Entry's Food Hub, among other markets.
The Incubator Farm Site Coordinator is an hourly (max of 18 hours/week), temporary position (August – mid-November) that will manage New Entry's two incubator farm sites and equipment. Primary duties will include mowing, weed whacking, tillage, seeding and managing cover crop, basic equipment maintenance, organization of storage areas and tool sheds, and ensuring irrigation and electricity are functioning properly.
Manage New Entry's multiple incubator farm training sites using organic and sustainable production practices;
Conduct farm services, including land preparation/tillage, custom tractor work, the use/management of greenhouse, irrigation, cooling/storage, and other farm supplies and equipment in order to maximize impact of New Entry resources;
Maintain farm equipment and facilities, including tractors, grounds, other tillage equipment, greenhouses and irrigation systems in order to ensure continuity of incubator farm site operations;
Maintain farm grounds and field edges to keep field edges and common areas free of weeds or vegetative overgrowth;
Determine equipment and supply needs and make purchases and coordinate with contractors in order to ensure integrity of their work;
Maintain soil health of fallow plots through active cover cropping;
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions;
Ability to safely operate heavy machinery (45 hp and 65 hp tractors) and various PTO implements on small acreage and in tight spaces;
Ability to assess equipment maintenance needs and address promptly;
Ability to walk on uneven terrain;
Valid drivers' license and clean motor vehicle record.
Agricultural training and experience in multiple aspects of farming and farm enterprise is essential. Prior farm management/farm business ownership experience a plus;
Ability to safely operate and maintain farm equipment and machinery, including up to a 65 hp tractor with multiple PTO-driven implements;
Highly organized and good attention to detail;
Self-motivated and self- directed. Ability to work well within a rapidly-changing environment;
Access to reliable private transportation necessary;
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
This position pays $15-18 per hour, commensurate with experience. Hours per week range from 8-18 hours. This position does not include benefits.
We strongly encourage online applications. Please attach your resume and cover letter.
Apply online here.
We also accept applications by mail or fax. Send to:
TSNE MissionWorks
Attn: Employment Manager
NonProfit Center
89 South Street
Boston, MA 02111
Or fax to: 617.896.9393.
As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE MissionWorks and New Entry will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identification, veteran, or disability status.


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With so much pristine linked myths and legends that confuse. We will try to confirm or refute the most common of them.
Myth N1. All start in 13-14 years . Who is this "all"? Adolescents simply a lot of talk about IT, for lack of another way to prove and independence. The median age at first sex of American teenagers - 16.2 years (average in the world - 17,4). And the age of sexual debut is directly dependent on welfare in the family, of intellect and level of education and, of course, the level of self-esteem. Thus, up to 16 years, started 1 of 4 students.
Myth N2.Virginal membrane thicken over the years - and deprive innocence than later, so it is difficult. In fact, the anatomical structure virginal membrane, the value of its openings and density is very individual and not depend on age, and the characteristics of your body. If it was elastic in 18 years, then to 28 and not "closes".
Myth N3. Early first sexual experience is harmful to health. Not a myth. virginal membrane-a barrier to infections at the time, yet not formed until the end of the protective environment (on average - up to 18-19 years). At the same girls to a very thin epithelium walls of the vagina (the formation of an end to 17-18 years) - it's easily traumatic during sexual intercourse. All this often leads to inflammatory processes that could later lead to spikes and infertility.
Myth N 4. Later the beginning of sexual activity harmful to health. Previously, even among physicians misleading view that migraine, ovarian dysfunction, and even acne - the result of prolonged virginity. Some of these diseases may indeed be due to hormonal and depend on the regularity of sexuality (and regularity orgasm!), But not on the availability of virginal membrane. We know many cases where women first "learn" the man in 28, 29, 35 years old, pregnant and gave birth safely. Gynecological problems "old virgin" are not related to the pristine as such but with yet another myth.
Myth N 5. Those who do not live sexuality, to the gynecologist does not necessarily go. The best way to my mom showed you child gynecologist even in 6-7 years. But if such a doctor in your city is not the case, after the first menstruation, you have to take care of themselves and attending antenatal clinics at least once in 1 year: at a young age, initially to treat almost all diseases.
Myth N 6. Defloration - the process painful and bloody. Sometimes, of course, that hurt some large receptacle and embodied the dream of medieval knights - the bloody bed. If, after the first sexual contact, pain not long passes, if more than 2 days does not stop bleeding, it should be to see a doctor, to prevent impulse walls of the vagina. But in normal situations, especially if the girl is severely initiated (and, consequently, in its many natural lubrication vagina), blood and pain can not be.
Myth N 7. The first sexual partner should be older and experienced. At least desirable. Experienced teammate enough patience and skill to bring the "newcomer" to a high degree of excitation.
Myth N 8. The best way to lose innocence in the bath. Indeed warm water relaxes muscles and nerves, prevents spasms - and consequently reduces the pain. But water washes natural vaginal lubrication. Besides the model of domestic baths have sex without the traumatic effects can only experienced lovers. Therefore, the bath can be used for prelude, and then move into the bed.
Myth N 9. Since a condom patients. On the contrary! Condoms get rid of the pain, since almost all modern rubber covered with a special lubricant to facilitate sliding. Defloration they can not obstruct, because in the process, sorry, is not a condom, a body in it Vesminte.
Myth N 10. On the first time can not get pregnant. Can! Therefore, begin receiving combined hormonal contraceptives in advance, yet at the stage advances and joint walks. click here


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Unique 1,000 km walk in Ballyshannon in less than four hours!
Having had personal experiences with Our Lady's Hospital, Crumlin and seeing first hand the good work done by all staff there, Ballyshannon woman, Tracey Flood, has organised a fundraiser to thank everyone who has helped her and many other families through their child's illness.
A 1,000 km walk will take place on Sunday, 2nd October at the Mall Park, Ballyshannon from 12 noon to 3.30 pm. The 1,000 km will be done on a cumulative basis of 1,528 full laps of the running track and we are looking for over 200 children to get involved in the 'get out and walk for kids challenge'.
Children can pledge to do as many laps as they want, the important thing is to join in. Pledge forms will be distributed through schools next week. Laps done by parents pushing babies/toddlers in their buggies will count as well.
If you don't get your pledge in, don't worry you can register on the day. Every lap counts!
A pledge/donation of €3 per walker or €10 per family of 4 or more will be greatly appreciated. Everyone who walks on the day will be entered into a draw for cinema tickets.
We are also running a raffle in conjunction with the walk and these cards will be on sale in local businesses. Draw for this will take place in Bridgend Bar on15th October, 2011.
First walkers, including some children's characters are off at 12 noon. If children want they can come in fancy dress as well.
The day will finish up around 3.30 pm with a novelty 'High Heeled Relay Walk'. We are looking for male volunteers to make up teams of 4 to walk or waddle one lap of the track. This can be done in fancy dress or your club colours. Teams can be made up from clubs, groups of friends, workplaces etc.
Monies raised will be donated to Sligo Paediatric Department, SGH, Our Lady's Children Hospital, Crumlin and The Ronald McDonald House, Crumlin – this is an onsite facility providing accommodation, care, comfort and support for families while their children are seriously ill in the hospital.
So please come along and join the 'get out and walk for kids challenge' on Sunday, 2nd October at the Mall Park, Ballyshannon.
For further queries please contact Tracey Flood 086 1764998.


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There's something very alluring and cozy about staying in a chalet in the chilly alpine, and these snowy seasonal homes are showcasing how staying out in the cold, wintery weather can be quite the luxurious experience.
While getting away from the cold is something most people wish for during the harsh winter months, others who enjoy the fun and adventurous qualities of the snow won't mind staying in these fabulously isolated chalets. Offering the chance for those who live in the city to experience the vast scenery of snowy mountaintops, these seasonal homes will definitely make any holiday vacation an event to remember.
From futuristic igloos to alpine pod homes, these snowy seasonal structures will surely satisfy anyone who adores the fresh scent of snow.
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Xbox Rewards Program Offers Online Currency For Online Activity
Whenever a monolithic company concocts a rewards program, the inclination is to view it with a skeptical eye, as a Trojan Horse that will surely lead to exploitation. But at first glance, it's tough to find fault with Microsoft's seemingly benevolent Xbox Live Rewards program.
The program's site says it will hand out Microsoft Points — Xbox Live's online currency — to gamers who take surveys, buy downloadable games, activate and use the Netflix streaming feature and renew their memberships. Rewards are greater for paying Xbox Live Gold members than they are for those who stick with the free service.
If you sign up for the service, let us know how it works out for you.
Welcome to Xbox Live rewards [Xbox Live Rewards via Joystiq]
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- We got an email saying that our Half.com payment was deposited (~$10)
- Our 'rewards' check came in the mail from our credit card ($25)
- A real surprise- a 'dividend check' came from State Farm (~$50)
- After all of this happened, Josh offhandedly mentioned that he figured out how to get rewards from our debit card as well, and had those deposited yesterday. (~$15)
These are all pleasant surprises. I have emphasized they are surprises. Why? In my opinion, they ought to be treated as such.
- These things are not in our budget. If we don't expect them, we don't plan on how to spend them, and they go straight to savings. If we relied on income like this and it doesn't show up, we'd be in trouble.
- Credit cards are dangerous. Yes, we have one. ONE. And we always pay it off, completely, every month. Have you looked at credit card interest rates?! The primary motivation for having a credit card right now for us is to build our credit score. We're still young, and, besides paying bills and one school loan on time, we have nothing to prove to lenders that we're responsible. The credit card seems like the least-risky way to do that, so we can get a good rate on a home loan when the time comes.
- The Half.com sales are more for de-cluttering purposes than money-making. We're getting rid of books & textbooks we'll never read again. (Check out what's left in our store!)
- We always opt for cash with the rewards cards. If we want to spend the 'reward' at Best Buy, we will- we don't need a gift certificate. More likely, we'll take the money & save it & spend it on something we actually need, rather than an impulse buy.
Have you had a 'surprise money day'? What kind of things do you do to find these extra bits of cash?


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You might notice some special graphics in this review. All previous reviews will eventually be edited to include them. They were designed especially for the new blog. Although I won't be directing traffic there for another day or two, you can check out the new design HERE.
What Kills Me by Wynne Channing
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Self-published
What Kills Me is available as an ebook from Amazon or Barnes & Noble. More reviews available on Goodreads.
The fight for survival begins.
An ancient prophecy warns of a girl destined to cause the extinction of the vampire race.
So when 17-year-old Axelia falls into a sacred well filled with blood and emerges a vampire, the immortal empire believes she is this legendary destroyer. Hunted by soldiers and mercenaries, Axelia and her reluctant ally, the vampire bladesmith Lucas, must battle to survive.
How will she convince the empire that she is just an innocent teenager-turned bloodsucker and not a creature of destruction? And if she cannot, can a vampire who is afraid of bugs summon the courage to fight a nation of immortals?
Overview: I think that I would of liked this book better if I hadn't read so many in the genre. I never got the feeling that this story and the characters were special. The danger felt contrived and the characters safe in a formulated story. I can understand why people love this book, but I don't think it was unique enough for my liking. It did have some humorous scenes and one-liners that were nothing short of awesome. The excerpt is one of my favorites.
Characters: Lucas felt short for me. He was too rough and bitter in the beginning and his transformation by the end was too abrupt to be believable. I liked Axelia for the majority of the story, although her part in the very beginning was nothing short of stupidity. There's no way that a "good" girl would decide to meet a stranger in the dark, after curfew, when everyone warns her not to…just not believable either. Besides that, I did like her. She acted like a dumb blonde sometimes, but the way Lucas played off of that trait was so darn funny that I liked it.
Plot: Girl meets boy. Girl dies and becomes vampire. Girl has lots of people that want to kill her because she's the chosen one. If this was the first vampire novel I have ever read, I would have loved the plot. I LOVE reading vampire books (and have read way too many) and so I the plot in this book kept reminding me of what I've read in other books. It wasn't predictable, however, and I wasn't quite sure how Axelia and Lucas would escape the people wanting to kill them until it happened.
Ending: The VERY end felt cheesy to me. It wasn't what I expected, but really disappointed me.
(I received a copy of this novel from the author (LibraryThing) in exchange for an honest review.)
This is a great novel for those who haven't read many paranormal or vampire novels.
"What about guns with silver bullets? Would that slow them down?"
"Silver bullets? We're not werewolves."
"Werewolves are real too?"
He glaced at me and then did a double take, seeing my bewildered face.
"Yes," he said, watching my eyes widen. "They hang out with Santa and the Easter Bunny."
I remained frozen for a moment and then pushed his arm.
"Hey, I'm driving," he said. He turned away from me to check the left lane over his shoulder but not before I caught a subtle smile on his face. It was gone so quickly tha I wasn't sure if I had seen it at all.
A few minutes passed. "So, they're not real, right?"
(Picture and Information borrowed from Goodreads.)
Wynne Channing is an award-winning national newspaper reporter and young adult novelist.
She started writing horror/fantasy tales as a girl. She still has the first novel that she wrote when she was 10. It's (unintentionally) hilarious.
Wynne loves telling stories and as a journalist, she has interviewed everyone from Daniel Radcliffe and Hugh Jackman to the president of the Maldives and Duchess Sarah Ferguson. The closest she has come to interviewing a vampire is sitting down with True Blood's Alexander Skarsgard (he didn't bite).
She briefly considered calling her debut novel "Well" so then everyone would say: "Well written by Wynne Channing."
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High Quality AC Repair Service in Bedford, TX
Air Worth Air Conditioning and Heating is Bedford's #1 choice for affordable A/C repairs, maintenance and equipment replacement service. Since 1994, Air Worth has been providing full-service residential and commercial air conditioning solutions throughout Tarrant County and surrounding areas. We believe in building long lasting relationships with our clients by providing great service through all phases of your comfort system's life cycle.
We believe in building long lasting relationships with our clients by providing great service through all phases of your comfort systems life cycle. Whether you need maintenance to keep your system running great, an emergency repair on the hottest day of the year, or if it is finally time to replace that old air conditioner, Air Worth is just a phone call away. Our certified technicians have the skills and knowledge necessary to install and service your air conditioner the right way. Beat the Texas heat with a service call to Air Worth!
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It's not just our capable service technicians that make our company the go-to choice in Bedford, but also our friendly staff and proven reliability. There is nothing more important to us than the integrity of the work that we do. We're proud to be accepted and looked to by the people of the area, and privileged to be a part of the community. Our goal is to make your building more habitable, and we won't rest until the job is done. If you're looking for AC installation, repairs, or services, then look no further than Air Worth.
Your Trusted Choice for Fast Air Conditioning Repairs in the Bedford Area
At Air Worth Air Conditioning and Heating, we believe that listening to our customers is the key to quickly diagnosing repairs and understanding any additional problems occurring with the system. If you need an AC repair, we can assure you that you will be getting the best possible service. Our range of expertise allows us to work within both residential and commercial buildings of all sizes. With years of practice under our belts, our trained staff can find, diagnose, and fix the problem in record time.
After diagnosing the problem, our technician will explain the needed repairs and provide a price. We'll provide a firm cost for your approval prior to beginning any service. Payment will be required upon completion of repairs unless authorized prior to the service call. The best time to find a problem is always before it causes a major meltdown rather than after.
The following is a list of common problems we see:
In addition to regular system repairs, we can also help diagnose the cause of problems such as:
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Proper maintenance of air conditioners and heating systems will ensure a comfortable temperature, lower energy bills and increased equipment life expectancy. Filters and coils require regular maintenance to prevent poor air conditioning performance and increased energy consumption.
At Air Worth, we maintain that routine maintenance is far less expensive than repairs or replacement. The increased efficiency gained from proper maintenance will provide an ample return on investment by lowering energy bills and the increased life expectancy of the equipment.
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We provide replacement equipment and installation services for an array of heating and cooling systems. To ensure the satisfaction of our customers, we use American Standard as our primary brand for replacement equipment. At Air Worth Air Conditioning and Heating, we provide a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee on all our work. We want our customers to be informed when comparing our services and pricing to our competition. Our goal is to educate homeowners on equipment efficiency, air filtration and air leakage.
Typically, a system replacement will take 1 work day to install. We will provide floor coverings and remove all trash, debris and old equipment. After start up of the equipment, we will instruct you on what to expect from the new system and how to operate the thermostat.
Save on your next air conditioning service call!
Whether the air quality in your home has become stuffy or your A/C unit has stopped working completely, give us a call to get our expert opinion about what needs to be done next. We can solve the problem, so you can get back to your regularly scheduled life!


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Eat your heart out Jordan Maxwell, the birth of Krishna is celebrated in late summer. All you loyal Zeigeist fans who believe you've found a way to destroy the world's religions rather than to work toward harmony among them may benefit from researching religious history yourselves. For years cult conspiracy theorist Jordan Maxwell, whose research has claimed the birth of Krishna as December 25 and has used this as a basis for a Hindu, Judeo, Christian conspiracy, just add the Masons and your off, has actually…got it wrong.
Today, Hindus the world over are celebrating Krishna's birth, Happy Janmashtami!
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How many of your students can say that they helped in the creation of a "published" piece of work?
Many of us are not totally happy with the textbook we use for our content in our classroom. Many of are students are not happy with the textbooks either. Is there a solution to this age old dilemma? Absolutely. Create your own. Better yet, leverage the students to create a textbook that is meaningful to them. With the power of the Internet, there is a world of information available to our students with the click of a few buttons. If we can teach them how to curate that information into a meaningful manner, we have not only helped them with our class, but have also taught them a life skill.
Google apps for education allows students to easily create their own web pages, which can have multiple authors. Technically, all of your classes can collaborate on the same website, and possibly even collaborate with students from other schools. Using a website format, students can not only add text and images, but they can add videos and animations that help the content come to life. They can even record their own student created content which makes it even more meaningful. More importantly, you can allow the students' creativity to take over and explore additional topics within the content area that you do not have time to cover in class and add it to the site.
If you're interested in learning more about student created digital textbooks, read about Garth Holman's journey to help his students create an ever evolving online "textbook" for his history class.
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The following recipe calls for a graham cracker crust, but it's also good with a chocolate cookie crust. Another idea for an awesome cheesecake, if you don't care for pumpkin, is a lemon cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust. I got this recipe from my daughter also, who is very big on cheesecake and a fabulous cook. I will post it after the holidays...or maybe sooner.
Crust:1 1/2 cups graham crumbs
5 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 Tbsp. sugar
Filling:3- 8oz.pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
Whipped Cream
Instructions:Mix crust ingredients together, just till coated and crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 2/3 up the sides of an 8″ springform pan. Bake for 5 min. at 350. Set aside.
Combine cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl, mix until smooth with an electric mixer. Add pumpkin, eggs, and spices, beat till smooth and creamy. Pour into the crust. Bake for 60-70 min. or till the top turns a bit darker. Remove from oven and allow to come to room temperature, then refrigerate. After it has thoroughly chilled, remove the pan sides and cut. Serve with whipped cream.
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Red Wings Blank Blue As NHL Regular Season Ends
Published on April 14 2014 6:23 am
Last Updated on April 14 2014 6:23 am
Written by Millie Lange
Red Wings Blank Blues
(St. Louis, MO) -- Petr Mrazek stopped 23 shots to guide the Red Wings over the Blues 3-0 in St. Louis. This is the second shutout of the year and of his career. Justin Abdelkader scored twice for Detroit, which ends the season 39-28-15 and plays Boston in the first round of the postseason. Riley Sheahan also lit the lamp in the win. Ryan Miller made 18 saves in defeat. St. Louis closes the season 52-23-7 and plays Chicago in the first round of the playoffs.
Devils Drop Bruins
(Newark, NJ) -- Marek Zidlicky scored twice to help the Devils drop the Bruins 3-2 from the Prudential Center. Travis Zajac also lit the lamp for New Jersey, which ends the year 35-29-18. Martin Brodeur picked up career win number 688 with 16 saves in what might be his final NHL contest. Loui Eriksson and Brad Marchand both scored for Boston, which closes the regular season 54-19-9. Boston plays Detroit in the first round of the postseason. Chad Johnson stopped 28 shots in the loss.
Hurricanes Sink Flyers In Shootout
(Philadelphia, PA) -- Eric Staal scored the only goal of the shootout to help the Hurricanes end their season with a 6-5 win over the Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center. Staal and Jeff Skinner each lit the lamp twice in regulation as Carolina went 36-35-11. Anton Khudobin turned away 39 shots in the victory. Despite the loss, Philadelphia is gearing up for a first-round postseason matchup with the New York Rangers. Wayne Simmonds scored two goals including one with 10 seconds left in the third period that sent the game to overtime. Cal Heeter allowed five goals on 38 attempts. The Flyers went 42-30-10 in the regular season.
Lightning Top Capitals, Clinch Home-Ice
(Washington, DC) -- Matthew Carle scored the only goal of the shootout to give the Lightning a 1-0 win over the Capitals in D.C. The win clinches home-ice for the Lightning in the postseason for their series against Montreal. Anders Lindback stopped 18 shots in net for the Bolts. Tampa Bay ends the year 46-27-9. Caps forward Alex Ovechkin finished as the league's top goal scorer for the second consecutive season. Braden Holtby turned aside 32 shots in defeat. Washington closes the season 38-30-14.
Islanders Drop Sabres
(Buffalo, NY) -- Brock Nelson scored in the shootout to lift the Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Sabres in Buffalo. Nelson also scored in regulation for New York, which closes the year 34-37-11. Anders Lee had two goals in the win. Anders Nilsson stopped 36 shots for the Isles. Jamie McBain, Matt Ellis and Torrey Mitchell all scored for Buffalo, which ends the year 21-51-10. Connor Knapp stopped 22 shots in the loss.
Senators Sink Penguins
(Pittsburgh, PA) -- The Senators scored on two of three chances in the shootout to top the Penguins 3-2 at the CONSOL Energy Center. Kyle Turris found the back of the net in regulation and extra time for Ottawa, which closes the season 37-31-14. Mark Stone also lit the lamp in the win while Robin Lehner made 26 saves. Jeff Zatkoff made 31 saves for Pittsburgh, which ends the regular season 51-24-7. The Pens are set to play the Blue Jackets in the first round of the postseason. Jussi Jokinen and Lee Stempniak both scored in the loss.
Smith Powers Predators Past Wild
(St. Paul, MN) -- Craig Smith had two goals and two assists as the Predators downed the Wild 7-3 in St. Paul to close the regular season. Calle Jarnkrok had a goal and two helpers as Nashville scored four times in the second period. Carter Hutton made 26 saves for the Preds, who closed the season by winning six out of seven. Jason Pominville had a goal and two helpers for the Wild in defeat. Ilya Bryzgalov was pulled after allowing five goals for Minnesota, which enters the playoffs to a matchup with the Colorado Avalanche.
Ducks Edge Avalance In OT
(Anaheim, CA) -- Nick Bonino lit the lamp just over a minute and a half into overtime to send the Ducks to a 3-2 win over the Avalanche at Honda Center. Patrick Maroon and Saku Koivu each scored in the third to tie the game for Anaheim, which enters the postseason as the West's top team and will play the Dallas Stars. John Gibson made 29 saves in the win. Brad Malone and Stefan Elliott each lit the lamp for Colorado in defeat. Jean-Sebastien Giguere turned away 33 shots for the Avs, who are the West's Central Division champs and will play the Minnesota Wild in the playoffs.
Coyotes Edge Stars In Regular-Season Finale
(Glendale, AZ) -- David Moss scored with less than three minutes to play, lifting the Coyotes to a 2-1 win over the Stars at Jobing.com Arena. Shane Doan also lit the lamp for Phoenix while Thomas Greiss stopped 16 shots. The 'Yotes close the season with 89 points but will miss the playoffs. Colton Sceviour scored on the power play early for Dallas while Tim Thomas made 29 saves. The Stars are playoff-bound and will play the Anaheim Ducks in the first round.
Blackhawks Set For Postseason
(Chicago, IL) -- The Blackhawks are set for the playoffs. After losing 7-5 at Nashville on Saturday, Chicago closed out the season with 107 points and in third place in the Central. The 'Hawks will face the Blues starting Thursday in St. Louis. Game Two is Saturday, with Game Three set for next Monday.
Sunday, April 13 Scoreboard
Detroit Red Wings 3, St. Louis Blues 0
New Jersey Devils 3, Boston Bruins 2
Carolina Hurricanes 6, Philadelphia Flyers 5 (SO)
Tampa Bay Lightning 1, Washington Capitals 0 (SO)
New York Islanders 4, Buffalo Sabres 3 (SO)
Ottawa Senators 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2 (SO)
Nashville Predators 7, Minnesota Wild 3
Anaheim Ducks 3, Colorado Avalanche 2 (OT)
Phoenix Coyotes 2, Dallas Stars 1
Vancouver Canucks 5, Calgary Flames 1
(End of Regular Season)
Monday, April 14 Schedule
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This is the first post of my first blog.
I have been using information from blogs and discussion lists for a long time, but I have never contributed with any information. So I decided that it is time for me to start giving something back.
In this blog I will write some good things I have learned about:
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Fitness Trainer in Hound Dog Suit
I had originally thought that the beast with which the humans are forcing my cohabitation was a piranha disguised as a hound. I mean the teeth are his only feature aside from those ridiculous ears. Those ears are in his water bowl, the doofus tries to eat them when he sucks up his food like a vacuum cleaner...they are just silly...why does a 10 pound Puppy need ears sized for a Great Dane? After a few days of detaching the pooch from my tail fluff, I thought that he couldn't possibly be a dog because he was trying to eat me! Obviously Beagle bred with Piranha...a Beagranha, I guess.
Then I realized it's true breeding! It's a Fitness Trainer! The worst species of the worst in the world of a Big Boned City Kitty! The humans have disguised a fitness trainer in a hound dog suit to run me around the house. (Bear in mind, I do the chasing--but, nonetheless, I spend a great deal of my napping time RUNNING!) It's like a built in Treadmill that I can't resist. I see Puppy, I chase Puppy. I hear Puppy, I have to run to find Puppy so that I can CHASE Puppy. It's a horrible fate! I may actually lose weight at this rate!


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I can't wait to enjoy this free Rita's Italian Ice later on today, because this has been the week from hell. It started with that [censored] flu followed by a [censored] error that wouldn't go away on the site. Add on top of that the [censored] [censored] problem and the [censored] [I believe that's a cuss word in Spanish] with a [and there's one in French] followed by the [censored] [okay now he's just making them up] ordeal. And don't get me started with the [censored] [Goob's Mom is shaking her head] at Yahoo!
But today is the first day of Spring. New beginnings! Fresh starts! At least that's what Rita's is celebrating today from noon until 10pm and you know what? I'm drinking the Kool Aid…er, crushed ice, and buying 100% into it. Spring is here and nothing can stop me from feeling good today.


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Way before YouTube and its league of armchair Brian May wannabes were showing you how to play his solos in super slo-mo, there wasn't much available for tutorials on how to play like Brian.
That was, until the Star Licks Master Series of videos brought a how-to-play-like-the-pros approach to guitar playing and featured Brian in 1983.
I was lucky enough to pick up a copy through a bulk purchase of Queen items I made, and have—I'm ashamed to say—only watched it once. Here is what the back cover states (note: bolding is indicated as it appears on the sleeve):
Brian May
Brian May, founder of Queen, and one of rock's finest guitarists, has set standards of excellence throughout his career. Always the innovator, Brian has contributed greatly to the success of the band and has influenced countless other musicians in the process. Few have been able to emulate the unique Brian May guitar style, which has become such a recognizable contribution to the Queen sound.
The Brian May Package
Brian explains in depth, how he creates "The Queen Sound" by taking you on a complete run-through of his equipment. This features his guitar (the fireplace), amplifiers (VOX AC 30's), and effects (each individually demonstrated). In addition to all this, Brian takes you step by step through a fantastic selection of his hottest licks and solos, featuring material from 11 different Queen albums. Each example is played twice, once regularly and once slowly. during this incredible 45 minute tape, you'll learn to play the licks and solos from such songs as: Brighton Rock, Bohemian Rhapsody, Tie Your Mother Down, Dragon Attack, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, and many more. And finally, your tape would not be complete without spending a few minutes on harmony soloing, which Brian discusses and demonstrates at the conclusion of the tape. Your accompanying Star Licks booklet comes complete with easy to follow diagrams and notation, which correspond exactly to your Star Licks cassette, so there's no need to read music. This is truly a unique opportunity for you to receive a "Private Guitar Lesson" from one of today's foremost gutiarists, whose musical contributions have spanned over a decade of popular rock music.
The top label reads:
Star Licks Master Series
Brian May
Warning: Federal law probides severe penalties for unauthorized reproduction or use of copyrighted video tapes.
© 1986 Noma Video, Inc, Los Angeles, CA
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Rumark Video Inc.
P.O. Box 8, Postal Station S
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 4L6 If you're interested in knowing more about the exact song list, the solo times, etc., there is a comprehensive description of the video contents on the Ultimate Queen website here.
My only beef with the video has nothing to do with the video contents: it's that juvenile attempt at a "licking" metaphor with the ice cream cone. Thank goodness they changed their branding of this series to "Star Licks Video-Tutor: Master Sessions" and dumped that cone motif.
Brian's astronomy background gives the "Star" Licks reference a whole different dimension, eh?


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I haven't written much this week. Shame on me! There are so many exciting things going on, too, so I have to catch up. Our weekend in NJ was fun. We've decided to go back up the first weekend in November to visit, since we didn't go see any of Scott's family this past weekend. That is also the weekend before Bonnie's birthday, so we can celebrate with her.
Tonight, we are going to the U2 concert! I am leaving work around 3PM. We hope to leave about 4PM and get to Charlottesville around 5. Shane and Mandy are meeting us at Eric's house - he's going to have pizza waiting there for us. We will probably get back pretty late. Shane and Mandy are heading back to Richmond with us to stay the night, and they are going down to the beach this weekend.
Tomorrow, I'm leaving straight from work to head to Durham to meet Amber :-). I can't wait, its' going to be such a fun weekend. Hokie Football, book signing, and girl time. Can't wait :)


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1.pink lion –
This is a wonderful memory that I got from January last year. I attented to the Midem music festival in Cannes where about 10.000 people from all around the world came to talk and do business in regards with music.
It's definitely a great place for artists to do some networking and also meeting publishers and record labels. On the last day of my visit I decided to do a good meditation and visualisation before starting my long schedule day of meetings. It made me feel strong, focused and very relaxed.
I texted my husband, who is a Behaviour Strategist in Harley Street, and wrote – I feel like a pink lion. As a response, my husband sent me this wonderful photo that became my screen saver, reminding me that sensation of feeling strong but soft at the same time – Velvet glove with Iron fist .
2. On the same day I went to the Carlton hotel in Cannes, where all the exclusive people from the music industry have their meetings. With the attitude of a Pink Lion I was looking around and also very aware of what was going on. Suddenly I saw a man in his late sixties who was talking with the Warner music representative in Israel. I was drawn to talk to him even though I felt a bit shy. I looked at my pink lion photo and went straight and started to speak to him. I was thrilled to realise that my intuition was so strong as the man was the legendary -Seymour Stein, who was the founder of Sire Records which signed pioneer artists such as Talking Heads, The Pretenders , Madonna, Depeche Mode and many more . I told him about my song 'Free Will' and very soon I will actually send him the single!
3. Deciding to do the kickstarter campaign was a moment that I will never forget. To do such a campaign I had to work out of my comfort zone, as we all know that asking for money is not the easiest thing.
4. Recording string section for my single.
It was the first time that I had 14 players playing my songs. I absolutely loved it and it felt very emotional. The cinematic strings section were recorded by Haydn Bendall who's previous credit include Kate Bush, Katie Melua and Dido. The beautiful strings arrangement was done by Phil Curran who worked with me on my previous BBC 2 playlisted single "Beauty of the Duty".
5. Celebrating my 50th birthday at the Old Government House Hotel with my husband and receiving beautiful messages from all my fans and friends. I feel that Life begins at 50th!
6. Singing 'Free Will' at the Houses of Commons.
7. Achieving my kickstarter Goal !
8. Supporting Mkdons and watching the game when they won 4-0 to Manchester United !
9. Recording the piano version with special gusets – the Ely Cathedral Girls Choir conducted by Sarah E. A. MacDonald which created a pure and ethereal sound and the Latin version in English and Spanish 'Tengo Libertad' featuring Eric Fernandez
who is know for his collaboration with
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10. Meeting and hearing the inspiring speech of HE Mr Mazen Kemal Homoud, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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A pioneering day for the sport of lacrosse is on tap for this Saturday, as the professional United Women's Lacrosse League (UWLX) embarks upon its inaugural season of play at Goodman Stadium on the campus of Lehigh University. As we head into this pivotal chapter of women's lacrosse, we are speaking with our UWLX head coaches to provide commentary and insight regarding the season. First up, we spoke with Boston Storm head coach Amy Patton.
"This is groundbreaking, honestly," Patton remarked. "I never thought this would be happening in my lifetime. As I look at it, I feel both excited and grateful to be part of this. I am going to do as much as I can to help in getting the league off the ground and really generate some excitement for it. I have a little girl who is in the third grade. When I go and watch them play now, I can't help but stop and think 'Wow, what an amazing opportunity these women have.' This is just incredible, and I am really psyched to be one of the coaches, as well as someone who has the chance to offer input and ideas for the league. I am just thrilled."
The Boston Storm will be one of four clubs in the UWLX this season, joining the Baltimore Ride, Long Island Sound and Philadelphia Force. 20-player rosters were assembled through a player draft and then completed through a selection of players who were present at an all-team draft camp earlier this month at St. Joseph's University. Each team consists of 17 active players and three reserves, presenting 80 professional opportunities for athletes that did not previously exist.
"The players are really excited," Patton continued. "In a sense, we are treading into unchartered territory right now. As we make our way through this first season, with the rules being different and the game being so fast-paced, I would equate this as coaching one of the national teams. That is the level of performance that we are looking to put out there. I look at this as a chance for the players to come together and perform at a really high level. Coaching-wise, we have to manage them in the sense of knowing they are great players, which makes our jobs a little easier."
While the competition will certainly be intense on the field, Patton sees the UWLX as a tremendous opportunity for the entire lacrosse community to unite and develop together.
"What we are really hoping for this season is great games," she commented. "I want to see all of the players on all of the teams perform well. As coaches, we are excited to not only be coaching but to also exchange ideas with one another. We will be developing ourselves professionally, which will only further enhance the game. This is such a win-win situation for everyone involved."
Patton has spent the past the past 23 seasons coaching at Dartmouth University, where her program has been a model of success and consistency. With 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, nine Ivy League championships and four NCAA Final Fours on her resume, she has long been considered one the most elite coaches in the nation. While that type of success proves an incredible ability to adapt and teach, she admits that bringing together a brand new roster like what she is doing with the Boston Storm will present an exciting new challenge.
"When putting together a group at any level, the first thing we have to do is make sure everyone is on the same page. It is never about any one person," she stated. "The first thing we are going to try to do pretty quickly, and it will take a little bit of time, is try and get the players on the same page. They do not know each other very well yet, but we have to get them playing together. The quicker we can get them on the same page, playing for one another as well as with a lot of passion, desire and grit, the quicker things will come together for us. It will be a challenge, but it is one that I am more than excited to face. Each game, we are going to learn something. That is the way I am looking at it. As long as you have that kind of open mindset, it is going to be great."
The inaugural United Women's Lacrosse League season will officially start this Saturday, May 28th, with a pair of matches at Goodman Stadium, located on the campus of Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. In the first-ever league match, the Baltimore Ride will take on the Long Island Sound at 3:15 p.m., followed up by the Philadelphia Force against the Boston Storm at 5:00 p.m.
Season passes for the 2016 UWLX season are available now online and can be purchased for the low price of just $25. Season passes are good for all 16 games that the UWLX will play in 2016.
For more information on the United Women's Lacrosse League, make sure to follow the league on Twitter and like our official Facebook page.


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Here's something I did for Backpacker Magazine's 'Survive This' column. The article discussed how to survive a bat attack and prevent the transmission of the rabies virus on a wound. Here were the initial roughs:
Rough 1
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For some particular reason, I wasn't happy with the way I inked the man so I redrew him serperately and photoshoped everything together afterwards.
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What a strikingly stunning series of photographs from fashion photographer Cristian Di Stefano! The Argentina native has been living in Barcelona for the past 10 years of his fruitful career, and the influence of European culture is evident in his pictures. The edgy nature of his photos in style and setting makes them hard to take your eyes off.
I prefer the outdoor shots such as the one set over the Venetian canal, as they incorporate an iconic setting with a creative outlook from the photog's lens. What makes Di Stefano stand out from many other fashion photographers is that he usually serves as the creative art director for the shoots, so his eye is a part of the way the shoot comes together from start to finish. Di Stefano has shot for such international editorials as Vogue, Dazed and Zink.
Implications - In photography, whether in fashion, advertising or art, consumers are struck by imagery that incorporates familiar settings, but approaches them with a perspective and insight that is beyond that of the everyday person. Images such as these allow consumers to escape from the restrictions of the everyday world.
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Presenting at a hospitality and catering event requires a unique mix of professionalism, knowledge, quick thinking and charisma, all of which Andrew has in bucketloads.
His big personality is suited to the stage, and there's plenty of substance along with the style as with over 30 years in the hospitality and catering industry, Andrew knows his stuff. He's a passionate ambassador for the industry, and his pride, knowledge and expertise shine through when he presents.
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: November 12, 2016
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PharMEDium Services, LLC, an AmerisourceBergen Company, is a growing outsource compounding organization servicing hospitals nationwide.
The Project manager will
articipate in and manage both stability and sterility activities in the stability program for PharMEDium's services.
Assist in the design and acceptance of test method validation protocols, preparation and execution of stability testing protocols.
Manage new product evaluations based on current stability data.
Manage the development of compounding processes and standard operating procedures, project tracking, with outcome of adding new services to current offering.
Manage container closure testing and sterility testing of new services.
Support ongoing sterility and chemical testing of current services.
Interact with PharMEDium's Management level personnel, which include Sales and Marketing, Legal, Quality Management, etc.
Interact with outside vendors, and customers.
Manage job related activities with contract laboratories. Review all data and reports for acceptance. Evaluate alternate contract laboratories; including performing audits as needed, for utilization and comparison against current contract laboratories.
Manage activities related to End Preparation Assurance Program which include method transfers, method validations and daily review of results.
Participate in all internal and external audits
Manage complaint sample reporting and investigations
Other duties as assigned.
BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or related science field.
Five years related experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or Testing in a laboratory setting.
Knowledge of various biological and chemical equipment testing modalities.
Knowledge of sterility tests per USP Endotoxin testing per USP
Experience in an FDA regulated industry.
Ability to work well within a team and with minimal guidance.
Demonstrated strength in problem solving skills.
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