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Monday, July 22, 2013
4 Ways to Prepare to Meet Your Freshman Roommate
Even students who choose friends as their roommates often have challenges spending so much time in such close quarters, so it's important not to be intimidated by living with someone you don't know. To calm the nerves and lower that intimidation factor, try these four tips to prepare to meet your new roommate:
1. Break the Ice...Online
It's no secret that as soon as you discover your roommate's name, you'll instantly Google them and check out their Facebook page, Twitter account, etc. That's natural, but keep in mind that many people are very different in person—don't form preconceived notions that could jade you before you even meet. Reach out to your roommate online to say "hi" and be friendly. It's usually helpful to exchange information on when you're moving in and other logistics. This initial virtual introduction will help make the in-person meeting more comfortable.
2. Don't expect to be BFFs
As mentioned earlier, even roommates entering college as friends have difficulty spending so much time together. You can expect to be friends with your roommate and look forward to getting to know someone new, but plan to establish your own group of friends and hobbies. College is a great time to discover new interests and you'll appreciate the time apart, helping you get along better when you are sharing space.
Freshman Year College Roommates: 5 Reasons to Live With Someone You Don't Know
3. Buy Space-Saving Items
No one's mom is going to be around to clean up after you, so start thinking of ways to stay neat, especially in the common areas (which may just be a slice of carpet down the middle of the room). Shop for space-saving storage and furniture so you can maximize the layout of the room and avoid overspilling onto your roommate.
16 Things You Can Share or Split with College Roommates
4. Compare schedules.
Once you've chosen your classes and confirmed your schedule, compare it to your roommate's. It's important to establish quiet time for studying or sleeping and loud time for socializing and partying. If you have opposite schedules, you'll have to compromise, which is better to do sooner than later.
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This is just a quick update that Ainsley is feeling better. The fever broke. She still has an awful lot of secretions though and a runny nose. She slept through the night without requiring care for the first time in who knows how long, 6 months at least. Steve and I were remarking to each other, "Oh this is what a good night's sleep feels like." In part that may be due to the We are sticking close to home and cancelled therapy. Luckily it is a non-school day or she'd be kept home for the 6&1/2th day. This is the most school she's ever had to miss (except for surgery recovery).
Yesterday I got the lab results and it turns out in addition to the ear infection brought on by Human Metapneumovirus her trach culture grew pseudomonas, a bacteria that is frequently colonized in trach kids. The pulmonologist wants her on a 14 day course of Tobrimycin delivered via Nebulizer. If you can believe it Ainsley has never used a nebulizer or received any breathing treatments of any kind. So we are working with our home care people to get the equipment delivered, hopefully today.
I learned recently, by chance from the trach forum, that Tobrimycin is said to potentially cause ringing in the ears that can lead to hearing loss. A frightening side effect for a non-verbal child who cannot complain of ear ringing (remember she didn't even complain about the "raging" ear infection.)So I was able to ask about that when they said they were prescribing Tobi. The pulmonologist said (via nurse) they did the study that concluded there was a risk for hearing loss and that it was based on systemic (oral) Tobi, and that inhaled Tobi poses minimal to no risk. The same would be true for Tobridex drops used to treat tracheitis. The concern is when the whole body absorbs the med and it gets into the organs.
With any luck we will do our first nebulizer treatment today. Even without it, Ainsley is smiling and that is what I love to see. Ainsley's had a lot of secretions these last few months so it sure would be nice if this got her back to what I call her "summer baseline".
Mar 15, 2013
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Frodo the Sheltie: Thorns in the Mane and Other Dog Tales.
Book News UPDATE (Sept 30): Due to the unexpected events regarding the health of our sheltie, Wendy, her surgery, the care for her recovery and of course the emotional stress it has been on Raquel and I; the 3rd book, Thorns in the Mane and Other Dog Tales, is going to be delayed. The original release date was scheduled for Frodo's birthday (Oct. 30) as you see in the promo below, however the new launch date is November 21, 2015. Wendy is getting stronger each day and soon I will feel ready to get back to work on the book. Thanks for understanding. Gord
New release date: November 21, 2015
See books 1 & 2


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Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Playing Pollyanna
It may well be a reflection of reality. But the margin of error is a whopping 6.5%, more than twice as large as that of comparable polls. The sample only included 230 GOP primary voters. Spread across 17 potential choices and coupled with the fact that the result noticeably diverges from the results of four other polls conducted in the last week showing Trump's lead at between 5-8 points, some qualification is probably merited. It is not, however, provided.
Carson is putatively now the man for Trump to beat, in spite of his sensible but politically incorrect remarks concerning a hypothetical Muslim president (or, hopefully, because of them). Islam is illiberal. That's blatantly obvious to anyone who has read the Koran or is familiar with the hadiths. Consequently, the highest political office in the US should not be held by someone who has any serious fidelity to the foundational teachings of the Muslim faith.
The sobriety of his statements contrast starkly with the bipartisan zeal over the last couple of decades for trying to turn the Middle East and North Africa into a coalition of mini Americas by forcing democracy on them. Westerners have a bad habit of equating democracy with liberalism, when the two do not necessarily have anything to do with one another.
To the contrary, in much of the world--Libya, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt, just to name a few of the places American interventionist meddling has recently wrecked--autocracy has been a friend of liberalism, and the replacement of autocracy with democracy has resulted in reductions in liberalism. Had the essentially secular regime of Saddam Hussein never been toppled, the fundamentalist Islamic State couldn't possibly exist.
That Carson, who was recently slapped with a scarlet "I" for sensibly concluding that he would not support a Muslim becoming president, is currently Trump's most serious challenge is encouraging in that it suggests that the squealing about waaaaaaaycism! has completely lost currency among much of the grassroots mainstream right.
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- IHTG said...
- Audacious Epigone said...
I'm under the impression that prior to Mubarak's fall Egypt was more open than it would have ended up after an extended period under the Muslim Brotherhood and that the military's current control of things will still probably end up leaving things 'better' (that is, more liberal) than what would have been the case. No?
Interesting. In 2012, almost 61 million Americans voted for the GOP presidential candidate (Romney). Using a base of 230 voters for a national survey seems astoundingly inadequate. That doesn't mean the results are wrong, of course, just not very reliable. The WSJ and NBC certainly have the resources to add a couple of zeros to the survey base. This probably indicates that they are more interested in headline grabbing rather than actually getting it right.
- Audacious Epigone said...
The latest poll shows Trump with a 10 point lead over second place. The NBC/WSJ headline was quite irresponsible (though hardly surprising).


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Eat delicious, healthy and nutritious Moroccan cuisine. Explore a vibrant culture in glorious weather.
Spend time with good people and feel like you're at your best. From the moment you arrive you will be welcomed into the relaxing vibe.
Our Yoga retreats are designed for all yogis and we offer lessons and coaching for all levels of surfers so come and give surfing a try!
Surf Star have created the Surf & Yoga Retreats with you in mind. Experience revitalizing Vinyasa flow sequences, relaxing Hatha poses and dynamic Ashtanga classes from our beautiful rooftop terrace.
Fueled by our passion for making people feel at their best, our yoga classes' compliment the days surf sessions by stretching out worked out arms, lower backs and shoulders.
Our teachers are experienced, qualified and specifically selected for their uplifting and inspiring approaches to the practice of yoga.
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Riding a wave is one of the best feelings in the world!
And there's no better place to learn than at a surf school with daily lessons, experienced qualified staff and fun people to share the experience with!
This package is aimed at guests who have not surfed before or have tried it once or twice. You will learn some or all of the following during your surf holiday:
Designed for surfers who need a flexible mix of surf lessons and surf guiding.
Experience cruising down the Moroccan coastline with good music and a group of like-minded surfers in search for the perfect ride!
If you already know surfing basics and can catch green unbroken waves then this is the package for you. With a mix of video and photo feedback sessions, surf lessons and surf guiding; the intermediate surfer can gain personal feedback, tips and tuition without being out of their depth or stuck in a rut.
On this package you will learn some or all of the following:
Surf from dusk till dawn, eat delicious food, stay in relaxing surf house accommodation and explore the incredible Moroccan Berbere Culture.
Set in the perfect location you will be able to check the surf from our terrace.
Our advanced surf guiding package offers the chance for established surfers who have the ability to surf point breaks and reef breaks, daily surf guiding and photo or video feedback by experienced local surfers who are committed to the search for the perfect ride.
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Experience one of the most surprising and vibrant cultures this planet has to offer.
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Yoga classes take place on our rooftop terrace – the spectacular ocean view is instantly calming and as the sun sets the colours of the sky are reflected across the ocean waves.
Our stunningly beautiful ocean view terrace shows a 360° view over 6 differnt surf spots and the beautiful Atlas Mountains.
At Surf Star, we are passionate about surfing and yoga.
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We are not a traditional Yoga Retreat.
We encourage our guests to do what they like to do on holiday.
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The daily schedule can change depending on the timing of sunrise and sunset, and also the best times to visit Paradise Valley in the atlas mountains, and the best times to surf.
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I had an amazing time at the Surf Star! The facilities were immaculate. The staff was super nice and helpful. The food was amazing. I ended up doing a guided surf tour package for the week I was at...
Surf Star is one of the best places I've ever been to. As it was my first time surfing and solo traveling I wasn't sure what to expect but even though, Surf Star exceeded all my expectations. The...
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Your surf yoga house -home from home- offers: 3 ocean view communal terraces, air conditioning, a communal surf lounge with surf movies and tv, yoga space access at all times, free wifi Internet, 24/7 team on site, guest kitchens, comfortable and cosy beds, delicious Moroccan cuisine, spacious light rooms, an excellent daily cleaning service, and fun chilled out social evenings (without being too boozy!).
Your private room will be a little haven from the social atmosphere of the surf yoga house.
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3 ocean view communal terraces, air conditioning, a communal surf lounge with surf movies and tv, yoga space access at all times, free wifi Internet, 24/7 team on site, guest kitchens, comfortable and cosy beds, delicious Moroccan cuisine, spacious light rooms, an excellent daily cleaning service, and fun chilled out social evenings (without being too boozy!).
Your private twin room will be a little haven from the social atmosphere of the surf yoga house.
The accommodation offers subtle Moroccan touches with a modern feel.
3 ocean view communal terraces, air conditioning, a communal surf lounge with surf movies and tv, yoga space access at all times, free wifi Internet, 24/7 team on site, guest kitchens, comfortable and cosy beds, delicious Moroccan cuisine, spacious light rooms, an excellent daily cleaning service, and fun chilled out social evenings (without being too boozy!).
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Good tip: bring zinc as they don't sell it here.
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If you have an EU (European Union) passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date you don't need a visa to visit Morocco as a tourist.
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Passport, visa if needed, return flight boarding passes, travel insurance, bankcard (visa and mastercard work), your Moroccan address for the Moroccan border Surf Star, Surf House Morocco, Tamraght, Agadir, sun protection, flip flops, swimwear, sunglasses, a beach towel or sarong and a hat.
You may want to bring your own surf equipment but this optional.
We offer a great range of surf equipment but if you want to bring your own equipment you are welcome to.
If you come in the winter bring some warmer clothes for the evenings (jeans and sweater).
You will get your surfboard, leash, water bottle and wetsuit at the surf school which the surf coaches will load on the surf transport for you.
For yoga, bring loose comfortable clothing you can easily stretch in and some warmer layers for extra warmth in Savasana (relaxation at the end of class). Mats are provided.
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3/2 mm is good for most of the year. Sometimes you won't need a wetsuit as it can get super sunny and hot with crystal warm waters.
Everything else is taken care of, you will not need much spending money but there is no dinner served once a week so that guests can eat out together and explore the local area.
Morocco has a closed currency so you cannot bring Moroccan Dirham/MAD into the country or out of the country.
Most places here do not accept travellers cheques or card payments (including us) so you will need to get your holiday money either from the Cash Machine/ATM at the airport or from the local ATM.
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At Surf Star, we bring you surf holidays with a difference.
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We are a 3 mins drive from Banana village where you'll find local friendly shops where you can buy Berbere Tagines, plates, lamps, and much more. Enjoy the Wednesday souk market, the caf culture and take in the culture shock.
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We are a 20-30 mins drive/bus ride from Agadir where you'll find nightlife, shops, restaurants and a beautiful beach and Marina.
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Experience riding a horse along the sandy beach at sunset!
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We highly ecommend comprehensive travel insurance which includes surfing yet this is not essential.
At Surf Star, we are passionate about surfing and yoga.
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Not holiday related, but these photos by Solve Sundsbo for numero magazine are so awesome I had to share! Apparently the fashionista noticed the similarities between this and a few images from Rihanna's new video for You Da One. While the images are very similar, I am going to give Ri Ri and her team a pass, who hasn't seen something amazing and wanted to put their own spin on it? Imitation is the best form of flattery, right?
**here's the video: I could deal without all of the crotch grabbing , but the song is one of my favorites on the Talk That Talk album.


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When I need to get petrol, it isn't always as simple as you would think.
I will describe the whole rigmarole below and then show you a simple solution that I discovered this week.
You can skip the rigmarole if you like, but I would like you to see the solution afterwards.
The Rigmarole
When I go to get petrol, this is how it goes:
- Pull up to the pump. With luck the pump closest to the door will be free for me to use, to minimise the walking distance required.
- Walk (or stagger depending on levels of pain and/or weakness) to get my wheelie walker from the tailgate.
- Position the walker between the car and the pump so that I can sit on it while pumping petrol because standing in one place for too long will trigger energy-sapping pain that may last all day.
- Remove the petrol cap and find somewhere to put it down where it won't roll or be blown away because I need both hands to squeeze the pump handle. Sometimes the safest place is on/near the ground. Listen to my joints creak as I go down and back up.
- Lift the pump and put the nozzle in the tank, then position my weak and/or painful hands so that I can actually pull the trigger hard enough to start the petrol pumping.
- Sit down on my walker and wait for the tank to fill, every now and again releasing the pump trigger to rest my hands before starting over.
- When finished, remove the nozzle and replace it on the pump; retrieve the cap (creaky joints and all) and replace cap on tank.
- Occasionally there is a small spill: I then need to find the watering can to rinse it off the car.
Usually the watering can is close with some water in. It is often too full and too heavy to lift. Depending on where it is, I might be able to tilt it and empty it a bit onto the ground to make it lighter. Other times I cannot move it at all from its snug receptacle.
I need both hands to lift the watering can and will place it on my walker to wheel it to where I need it. Keeping it on the walker I can tilt it again to rinse the petrol spill.
Sometimes the nearest watering can is empty and requires either a walk to fetch another one further away or to take the empty one to the tap (sometimes on the boundary of the complex).
Some days it isn't much of a problem, other days it is a struggle and every ounce of energy is extra precious.
- Time to pay. I would like to get back in the car, drive it to the door and then get out and pay but if you start to drive off without having paid, the servo attendants think it's a robbery.
I have been advised to not start the car until the account is paid. Not only that, driving to the door requires another loading/unloading of equipment - more energy used up.
My walker is absolutely necessary - it allows me to walk a bit faster without the fear of falling and also something to sit on if the queue is too slow so I am not standing in one place for too long.
- Back to the car (trying to ignore the stares of other customers who seem to find my walker a curiosity). Load the walker back into the tailgate. Get back to the driver's seat (sometimes leaning on the side of the car for stability) and hope that the driver waiting to pull in behind me is patient while I position myself and my back support cushion properly before moving off.
There are three servos within 500 metres of each other but I tend to use the one with the least distance between the pump and the door.
There is another servo which has quicker pumps, but it also has more of them so the queues are usually very long so I will avoid it and choose quiet times for purchasing petrol.
There are days when I should get petrol because the price is good but I don't because I am too tired for the loading/unloading, walking, queues et cetera.
There are also times when I need to put air in the tyres but I don't have the strength for it. Once I went into the kiosk to ask an attendant to help me but there was only 1 staff member who is not allowed to leave the till and that is often the case.
A Solution
Imagine my delight when, in a different suburb, I pull into an unfamiliar servo and, as I am unloading the walker, I see a welcome sign on the bowser:
|The bowser has a disability access symbol and says:
"10am - 2pm Mon - Fri Honk for assistance"


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Sharing my passion for polish, my love of lacquer, and the joy that color brings to my life!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Presenting... Smitten Polish
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GORGEOUS!!!! I totally definitely need both Aquarius and Bluebird! GORGEOUS!!! I hope your shop is crazy successful!ReplyDelete
These are all so gorgeous!ReplyDelete
I really hope I can buy some of theseReplyDelete
These are all so pretty!ReplyDelete
Very exciting Noelie!!! These look awesome!ReplyDelete
These look great! Absolutely love mint chip!ReplyDelete
Wow!! These are so beautiful, I *really* love Bluebird, and Aquarius! Congratulations, these look amazing-- can't wait to see what else you create!ReplyDelete
In LOVE with Huckleberry Pie <3ReplyDelete
Congratulations on your new polish line! They are just gorgeous. I nabbed three of them already and I can't wait to try them!ReplyDelete
Your polishes look fabulous!! Can't wait until the next restock ;)ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for all the sweet comments! I'm overwhelmed right now that these were so well received. I'm very excited to create even more pretties in the near future! Yay!ReplyDelete
These are beautiful! I especially like Mint Chip and Strawberry Tart.... They're very unique!ReplyDelete
- CarnivalJune 3, 2012 at 12:49 AM
I got mint chocolate chip! Sooo excited, my first indie! Cant wait to get it!ReplyDelete
Congrats Noelie! I am in love with Mint Chip & Bluebird!ReplyDelete
Ha, these are awesome! Congrats and I hope you do well with these!ReplyDelete
Oh wow! I just discovered your blog through the newest post on the Nailin' It blog where she reviewed your Blueberry Crumble polish. I love your polishes! These milky glitters are my newest favorite nail polish right now. I'm off to favorite your Etsy shop and when I have some extra money I will definitely make a purchase.ReplyDelete
Love! I like that I knew that the green was called Minty Chip even before I saw the name. It looks exactly like Mint chip ice cream :)ReplyDelete
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Rush Professional Building
1725 W Harrison StChicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 5:30pm
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Road Bike
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Very good condition. Bike was spec'd with SRAM Rival 1 groupset, Thomson stem and seatpost, TRP Spyre disc brakes, DT Swiss 350 / R460db wheelset, ZIPP Service Course SL-80 handlebar, Clement MSO tires
Owner Information
Owner Name:
John Gallagher
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
Police Report No.:
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type:
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
7 hours
Incident Description:
Leaving work at Rush, heading towards where I had locked the bike (bike rack located at the south end of the Rush Professional Building, next to the valet parking lot) only to find the bike missing and the u-lock cut through with an angle grinder.
Recovery Information
Recovery Notes:
This bike was recovered:


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Forsayth Water Treatment Plant
- Council: Etheridge Shire Council
- Fund: Remote and Indigenous Communities Fund
- Category: Water/Sewerage/Waste Infrastructure
- Round: 2
Forsayth's water quality and population growth needs will be met through an upgrade to the water treatment plant.
The upgrade will bring the plant in line with current best practice health standards and will reduce maintenance and power consumption costs, and provide clean, safe water.
- $649,400
- $500,000
- $149,400
- 1.9
- Construction underway
- February 2017
- October 2018
* Average number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) jobs supported by project construction (based on Queensland Treasury's Guidelines for estimating FTE jobs directly supported by the capital works program).
Disclaimer: Information on this page may change over the life of the project. Funding amounts referenced are as approved.


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This weeks feature is all about "What's New on Kindle". As you know I love the world of social media and spend most of my life floating around the web for work, study, or play. I find myself invited to many virtual book launches. One this week that particularly sparked my attention was The Family Trap by Joanne Phillips.
I know Joanne Phillips in passing from a Facebook group we were both members of and I've read Life Unpredicted and Other Stories, which is a great collection of short stories, but what particularly caught my eye about The Family Trap was the premise. What happens when happily ever after doesn't go according to plan?
Released on Valentine's Day, it and the first in Stella's story are both on my kindle and ready for those elusive reading slots. So without further adieu I give you...
The Family Trap
"There are moments in life that define you - moments from which entire futures are carved out, where you can practically see the universe split into two."
Becoming a grandmother at thirty-eight may not be ideal, but Stella Hill can cope - just about - because in two weeks' time she's getting married to the love of her life. She's waited over twenty years to finally get her man; Paul Smart is her destiny, her soul mate.
But when Stella finds out she's pregnant - a pregnancy that's unplanned and unexpected, not to mention inconvenient - she takes it in her stride. Marriage, baby, new adventures on the horizon. It's not a problem. At least, not for her.
Just how do you break the news of a baby on the eve of your wedding? And what can you do if your plans turn out to be wildly different from the plans of the one you love? As Stella's dream wedding turns into a nightmare, she learns that sometimes the people we love don't react the way we thought they would. And maybe sometimes love means letting go.
What readers are saying about The Family Trap
"Well in my opinion, Joanne Phillips has outdone herself with the second installment of Stella's tumultuous life. The Family Trap had me more engaged with the characters, and this was probably because I already knew all the characters from the first book 'Can't Live Without'." Ms.E.D Harrison Amazon UK
The Family Trap is the stand-alone sequel to Kindle bestseller Can't Live Without.
What readers are saying about the first installment of Stella's Story
"This romance is the perfect pick-me-up if you're feeling a little down in the dumps for any reason. Well-written, perceptive and funny, it cheered me up on a dark, rainy day." E.Jasper - Amazon UK
Joanne Phillips is an award winning writer based in Shropshire, England. She has been published in Writers' Forum, Freelance Market News and written many online articles. Her first novel Can't Live Without, published in May 2012, is a kindle best seller. The Family Trap. is released February 14th 2013.
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September to June
7:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite I, spoken
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II, with music
11:15 am - Choral Matins
Communion available following this service
Morning Prayer
Second Sunday Every Month
5:00 pm - Choral Evensong
Second Sunday Every Month
By Peter Vanderveen
The worship of The Episcopal Church is richly varied in substance and style. In keeping with this richness, we provide three different experiences of worship each Sunday.
The 7:45am service is a meditative celebration of the Eucharist in the more formal language of Rite One. Its consistent rhythm as a spoken service provides a simple yet grounded recitation of our faith.
The 9:00am service is more robust and proclamatory in its pageantry, music, and variation. We use different expressions of the Eucharistic liturgy, and at regular intervals we observe appointed feasts for saints of the church in a simplified intergenerational service.
The 11:15am service liturgy is an abridged form of Choral Matins, designed to give emphasis to beauty, prayerfulness, and the unique expression of the Psalms. Its mood will be distinct from the other Sunday morning services, and its focus will be in providing a particular experience of sabbath, offering space for solace and reason for strength. Communion from the reserved sacrament is offered each week following this service.
Children's Chapel is offered during the 9am service. Children ages 3 through 3rd grade are invited to follow the cross after the reading of the Gospel for a program designed for their level. They return to the service during The Peace.


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Upper Bann DUP MLA Sydney Anderson has called for caution and an increased safety focus on our roads after road collision figures released showed that six people in Banbridge were killed in 2013 and 2014.
Mr Anderson stated: "I am deeply saddened to learn that 136 people lost their lives due to road collisions in Northern Ireland during 2013 and 2014. Sadly, within the Craigavon area there were 3 road deaths during 2013 and 2014, the Banbridge area experienced 6 deaths and the Armagh area also suffered from 5 road deaths during this period.
"Every death on our roads is a tragedy and my thoughts are with all those families who have went through the pain of losing a loved one due to a road accident."
It has been noted that the three main causes of fatal collisions over the last 5 years in Northern Ireland were drink-driving, followed by excessive speed and then driver inattention or drivers having their attention diverted.
Mr Anderson continued: "I would urge drivers to not even consider driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs because they could cause a fatal road collision and could live to regret their actions.
"It is also important that everyone adheres to the speed limits of particular areas and does not allow their attention to be diverted by objects such as mobile phones."
He concluded: "It is vital that the Department of Regional Development concentrates investment on accident black spots to prevent fatalities. Warning signage also needs to be kept up to date and improved where required. On top of this enforcement of driving rules by the PSNI needs to be rigidly maintained to ensure that road collisions are prevented from taking place.
I am however, significantly concerned to learn that the Department of the Environment's budget for road safety communications, grants and educational material has been cut to just over £1 million.


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14 July 2015
Mini Reviews 048 // Zoella | Deep Steep | Kneipp | Mio
Zoella Soak Opera Bath Soak & Shower Cream | £5 // I was pleasantly surprised with the scent of this as I was expecting something sickly sweet. It's a very light floral fragrance with a hint of freshness that works well to tone down the floral. I really love it. It has the same scent as Fizz Bar so the two work really well together. Although it is a multi-use product, I prefer to use it as a bubble bath rather than a shower gel. The price is also pretty reasonable as the large bottle has lasted me a long time.
Deep Steep Honeydew & Spearmint Bubble Bath | £10.95 // I would never have put the scents honeydew and spearmint together, but they go surprisingly well together. Although this is twice the price as the Zoella version, it does contain better ingredients and doesn't contain synthetic fragrance which can irritate my eczema. This creates a really good amount of bubbles despite not containing the usual ingredients found in most bubble baths. I really like Deep Steep as a brand and want to try more of the different scents.
Kneipp Mineral Bath Salt Cold & Sinus Relief | £8.95 // Kneipp is another brand I want to try more products from. These bath salts have been a lifesaver this winter as they work amazingly well at clearing your sinuses and allowing you to breathe better if you're feeling bunged up. I also like to use these when I have bad hayfever days and am struggling to breathe. They are incredibly strong smelling so I only need to pour in a small amount per bath. The bottle says one cap full per bath, but I find this too much and you'd finish the bottle too quickly.
Mio Liquid Yoga Restorative Bath Soak | £26 // This is one of my all time favourite bath products and I've just bought my second bottle. This is the most expensive out of the four, but it's really worth paying a bit more for. I don't use it in every bath like I would a more affordable bath product and instead save it for pamper nights. It's quite a hard product to describe, the best description is probably liquid bath salts. You have to shake the bottle well before use as the epsom salts sink to the bottom and then you pour some into your bath water and relax. You only need a small amount and I found the bottle lasted a really long time. It's just amazing and another one you must try if you haven't already. The scent really helps me to relax, especially if I'm reading a good book while in the bath, so it's one I reach for when I'm feeling panicky or having trouble sleeping. It's also perfect for after exercising and your muscle are feeling achy.
Labels: Beauty, Mini Review
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I haven't heard of a lot of these brands but that last restorative soak sounds divine! Exactly what I need in my life :)ReplyDelete
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something soothing about bathing, especially with soothing ingredients...ReplyDelete
Wow, never knew that Zoella price is cheap! Maybe I can get one. Nice post <3ReplyDelete
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Control: The Main Advantage
When the news media report favorably on your issue, it gains credibility for having passed through the editorial filter or screening process. But paid advertising offers the advantage of control"in terms of timing the ad, targeting the audience, and selecting the ad's content"which is simply lacking in an earned media campaign.
Timing the Ad:
A full-page newspaper ad can reach journalists and other opinion leaders on the morning of an important announcement, vote, or other event. You can gain full control of the timing, but you will pay for the privilege.
Targeting the Audience:
Advertisers want to know that people of the targeted age, sex, race, or income will see their message. Picking the right station for your radio spot, for example, can reliably deliver a message to specific groups, such as women over age 65.
Selecting the Ad's Content:
When you pay for an ad, you dictate what it says and how it says it.


text: Ok, I've asked permission from most people and most have not argued... I have supplied a mirror location hosted at my website (advertising free, with direct links) for nearly all of the LG Spectrum files that have been posted on Android Forums. In addition, I have provided a large number of the Stock .apk files (I actually have all of them on the website, just not links to all of them), the unbricking tools are there, the rooting tools (including my Linux scripts for rooting the LG Spectrum, borrowed from the already available One click Windows Batch file), the current Android SDK is there (Windows and Linux), the current version of Java is there (Windows and Linux, 32 bit and 64 bit). I have also posted the original media and sounds folders from the stock ZV4 LG Rom. If anyone knows of something I have missed, I'll be happy to consider it. If anyone is working on something new and needs a place to put it, let me know. I prefer to do it as a mirroring location, rather than a primary file repository. Also on the page are links to the Threads here on Android Forums for instructions on what to do with these files, and Thanks to some of those who have made all of this possible. Again, anyone has any issues, concerns, additions, or removal requests. Please let me know, sometimes I am checking Android Forums and my email 20 times a day, sometimes 1 or 2 times, but I'll get it. ***Update*** 4/6/2012 I have finished most of the testing on my extremely minimal Broken Out Rom revision, the Zip file is just over 172.3MB, it leaves 755MB free on the system partition, works 100% (so far) and only has 1 remaining issue so far, unfortunately to resolve it I will have to rip open a system apk, figure out what it is doing, and "borrow" a small bit of code from it to make a smaller apk that replicates one of it's functions and replace the original system apk with it. this will however be provided for others to use and will cut out an additional 1.xMB, not quite enough to reach my goal of getting under 170MB for the Bare Rom zip size. Install time took me 1 min 8 sec and the second reboot after installation took exactly 30 secs, I think it is even faster a few reboots later. Of course the more you install on your phone, the slower it goes, so your mileage may vary. After/If I can get this last issue resolved, I will start modifying the Rom to make it more unique and not just a minimal install, there is after all an additional 755MB of system space to use up! At that point I will make a thread for that specific Rom (If I ever get it done, I am lazy and this would be my first Rom), unfortunately I know nothing about kernels, so I am at the mercy of others to do that work. ***Update*** 4/7/2012 I fixed the links for the Stock Apps, I forgot that I had started creating some sub folders for sorting the files and forgot to update the links. If you don't feel like reading what I wrote, you can browser all the files (including the ones I have not yet put links up for) by going here: http://joelperryproductions.com/spectrum/ ***Update*** 4/18/2012 I have updated the page to include Broken Out 1.1 and a minimal version of Broken Out. ***Update*** 4/19/2012 I have updated the page to include Broken Out 1.2.1 and a minimal version, adding a modified version as well (taking the minimal, but with apps included to make it more usable). My first steps towards taking the Rom in a different direction and making it a unique experience. This should be available some time tonight, I have to make sure it boots and all the apps work first, so it might be tomorrow before it is available to download. Once I get into other customizations, including the notification bar and more system changes, I will give it a name and thread on this forum. Popcorn Kernel is now mirrored as well. ***Update*** 4/25/2012 Broken Out v1.3 added for download, modified versions to come. ***Update*** 4/26/2012 EvenLess-v1.3 version of the Broken Out v1.3 Rom is up for download, and a zip of what I removed from it. I made some new changes in this version, 1. Added "EvenLess v1.3" to the install screen, so you know what version is installing during the install. 2. Updated the Rom version to show "EvenLess1.3" so that you know what you are running after flashing and booting into the Rom. 3. Installing the Rom now auto selects the Droid notification sound as the system default notification sound after flashing and booting up. 4. Installing the Rom now auto selects my custom ringtone (The theme song from Halo) after flashing and booting up, where previously there was no ringtone selected or installed with the EvenLess Roms. 5. Increased the default time for wifi scans when NOT connected to a wifi network, Broken Out scans every 3 minutes, EvenLess scans every 4 minutes. 6. updated 17 apps to newer versions If mtmichaelson ever stops updating so fast, I'll get a version out that is useful, the 1.2.1 version I was working on is only halfway built and now we have 1.3... I'll try to get it done this weekend and have it up on Sunday. In case you read this far and do not know, the EvenLess version of his Broken Out Rom is a tiny package, the current version, 1.3 is only a 174.9MB cut down from 218.1MB of the full Broken Out Rom. it boots, it runs, it has Gmail, ADW launcher, and the Google "Play" Market, not much else is included that is not necessary to run the OS, including all files and settings for non-english installation. Also added is a larger "blocking Hosts" file from www.securemecca.org (the delay is caused by me being too lazy to go download the free version of some paid apps that I use on my phone and want to include in the Rom). ***Update*** 5/4/2012 Broken Out 2.0 is up, adding the "move the clock from the center" .zip also. ***Update*** 5/27/2012 I noticed that the Broken Out 2.0 link was still for 1.3, sorry about that, I have fixed it (the 2.0 file was there, and available if you browsed the broken out folder, but I forgot to update the link... Broken Out v3.0 and the EvenLess v3.0 are now up and available I have added a link for the V6 rooted stock nandroid, the file has been there since it was released, but I never added a link. I have updated the Linux scripts so they are functional on a clean linux installation (without setting up the UDEV file), this works by running the script with sudo, or after typing "su" you can also use the following command if you do not want to run the script with root access. Code (Text): sudo echo 'SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="1004", MODE="0666"' >> /etc/udev/rules.d/99-android.rules The script will still do what it is supposed to without root access, but will error when it tries to execute the above line (the script version starts with "echo"). EvenLess now comes with ZEAM Launcher as the ONLY launcher program EvenLess now comes with Dolphin mini as the ONLY web browser program EvenLess now displays the step number during installation (1-10) as a half-butt progress meter, I know there is a better way to do it, and I'll look into it for ICS. EvenLess 3.0 has the Broken Out <3.0 boot animation, not the new Xperia boot animation.\ As we probably will not see ICS in the next 30 days, I am going to try and get the modified Broken Out I have been promising... I am afraid my skills at this time prevent me from doing major theme changes, like MT, but I will be setting up a custom app configuration and trying to learn how to theme the Rom to make it unique. saving the best for last... The current version of EvenLess v3.0 while still piggy-backing on the work of MTMichaelson is down to 161MB in size (for the zip file). After downloading and installing Titanium (5.02MB download plus what ever it expands to, manage applications shows 6.78MB used space plus 64KB cache) you get 755MB free system space out of 1007MB (no idea what to do with all that!) and 1.61GB of internal user space out of 1.69GB! ***Update*** 6/3/2012 if you go to the directory listing (instead of the blog post) you will find an "EvenLess" version of the V6 stock rooted nandroid, it is not on the blog post yet, as I intend to try and make it a flashable zip before I do that. I've just been messing with the file a bit and am about to flash it to my phone. I have updated the MD5 sums for the changes I made, so CWM should have no issue flashing it (I am out of town right now and my Spectrum is my only internet source, so I won't be able to update if it worked until later as we are about to leave to head home). I cut 662MB out of the V6 file, so "No it will not work with a future OTA update" I can probably drop the file another 30MB or so, but I wanted to leave somethings in for testing purposes that I am working on. Will update tonight or tomorrow. if I can. ***Update*** 8/8/2012 I have been making updates, just not updating this post... I have added Black Plague, plagued Ninjroid, HoLoS, the new CWM files, the new all in one root with the new CWM files, and re organized both the post and the files for the Spectrum. you will now find a .txt file in most directories that contains links to the source locations for the files contained within the directories, this is for the people who go to the server to download files instead of reading the blog post (there are more files available on the server than listed in the post). I still have my Spectrum, I still use my Spectrum, I still update the available files for my Spectrum. (just a note, I used to have a Notion Ink Adam Tablet, great idea, good hardware, bad customer support, not so great price, sold it about 14 months ago. The point is I have not updated my page for that device, and I get twice as many hits for it daily as the Spectrum page, so I updated some things in the directories on the server thinking/hoping it is because most people are skipping the blog post for the Spectrum!) One day I may get around to adding new content to my website, I just have too many other half finished projects lying around... ---------------------------------- one more time, many many thanks to Mtmichaelson without his work (and others) none of this would be possible. LG Spectrum One Stop Download Shop I have also started a page about the apk files I have removed from the Rom, I hope they help others. http://www.joelperryproductions.com/wordpress/2012/04/05/android-lg-spectrum-rom-modifications/ and last, I want to add thanks to brianmaedche and MrB206 for their hard work on the Spectrum.


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Imagination Playhouse I: Folk Theater Ensemble for K-2nd
Taught by Gina Samardge
Semester dates: Thursdays, 4pm-5pm, February 22 to June 14 (no class March 29)
Dress Rehearsal and Performance: between June 16 and June 23
A wonderful introduction to the world of theater combined with music, movement, and storytelling, Imagination Playhouse: Folk Theater Ensemble I and II nurtures the vast, creative minds of children. Through the use of improvisation and theater games, creative play, singing, instruments, and movement, students will bring folk tales, fairy tales, and other stories to life. In the spirit of the oral tradition of storytelling, each child has the opportunity to help make the story their own: creating their own character within the story; designing and making parts of their costumes, set pieces, and props; helping to write some of the music and lyrics; creating dances; and even adapting parts of the tale and the characters to deliver their own original version of the story. The final production is a unique theatrical experience, with students not only acting, singing and dancing, but playing percussion instruments as well. A truly one-of-a-kind production of which each child can be proud.
While the two classes, Imagination Playhouse I and II, take place at different times and focus on different age ranges (K-2nd and 3rd-5th respectively), the two groups will be working on different aspects of the same show and will perform together in the production. This will allow for more developmentally appropriate skills to be taught in the process of the show creation.
395 Main Street in Beacon, New York
(enter from the parking lot in the back)
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Summer Intern - Landscape Architect
- Employer
- Dewberry
- Location
- Baltimore
- Posted
- Apr 04, 2018
- Closes
- Jun 12, 2018
- Function
- Entry Level and Intern, IT, IT Architect
- Industry
- Consulting
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. Dewberry is currently seeking a Summer Intern-Landscape Architect for 2018 to join our site/civil department in our Baltimore, MD office to work on a variety of projects for clients within the commercial and government sector. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals, and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Typical projects involve
site/civil design for residential, commercial and industrial site development, and capital improvement projects.
site/civil design for residential, commercial and industrial site development, and capital improvement projects.
- Site/civil development including grading design
- Prepare detailed landscape and hardscape plans
- Prepare layout studies, yield studies, and parking studies for commercial/residential
- Prepare development plans to support Rezoning and/or Special Exception applications
- Working on design teams in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents for construction plans.
- May also conduct code research, write specifications, and
coordinate permitting
- Degree in Landscape Architecture with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Previous internship experience.
- Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills
- Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft office is required.
- Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup, Illustrator,
GIS/ArcView and Power Point.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work in a team environment.


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News, Entertainment, Health, Fashion, Sports, Events, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Discoveries and a lot more. Enjoy
Monday, 5 December 2016
Nigerian troops, Boko Haram in fierce battle in Borno, many killed, several injured
A yet unknown number of Boko Haram fighters were reported killed on Sunday after Nigerian troops returned fire in response to an attack on its location by armed terrorists in the Kangarwa area of Borno State.
People familiar with the matter told PREMIUM TIMES the terrorists attacked troops of the 119 Task Force Battalion at about 4 P.M. on Sunday, shooting sporadically.
Nigerian soldiers responded promptly, killing an unknown number of Boko Haram fighters, and wounding several others.
One of our sources said at least 13 bodies of terrorists were counted after calm was restored. He said several other members of the sect escaped with "serious gunshot wounds".
"We are sure most of those who fled with wounds will die eventually," the source said.
One soldier however died during the battle while three others were wounded.
Military insiders said the attack was so intense that the army had to call for air support.
"The Nigerian Air Force responded promptly by dispatching two aircraft in support of ground forces," one source said.
As the air force rained bullets from the air, the insurgents fled in different directions abandoning some weapons, insiders said.
Two Hilux vans belonging to the sect were destroyed while several weapons, including artillery guns, Ak-47 rifles machine guns and pump action guns were recovered.
The attack came five days after troops of 25 Task Force Brigade advancing to clear Boko Haram terrorists around the Sambisa Forest ran into two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) at Matube.
An official said one IED was successfully detonated while the other exploded and killed a soldier.
The remains of the soldier was evacuated to the headquarters of the brigade in Damboa
Source: PremiumTimes
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Thought I would take a moment to introduce myself here. I've been lurking on this awesome forum for a bit now, and I just recently picked up a Brilliant Silver 1994 E420. I've wanted a W124 for quite a few years... I grew up riding around in my grandparents 1988 300E. I've got great memories of that car, and I had finally finished up enough of my other car projects to move on to something a little more interesting.
Up until now I've been a VW/Audi guy, and I have become pretty comfortable wrenching on my examples on my own. The most extensive work I have done has been on the 2000 Passat GLX 4motion I inherited from my Dad back in 2012. That has been quite the adventure. The car was never abused and was dealer serviced for its entire life, but 15+ years of use just adds up. I've worked my way through most of the powertrain issues those models have and have documented the journey here on PassatWorld. I'm pretty proud of what I have been able to accomplish with that car, but as I alluded to above, it's time to move on!
So... on to the E420. I found it down in the CA Bay Area. Its currently got 127k on the clock, and I am the 4th owner. I had been searching in the PNW for a bit, and was starting to become a little fatigued by the Craigslist run around. Most if not all the cars I would go see would be described as 'mint' in photos or over the phone, but were hardly in that condition when seen in person. Additionally... I'm not sure what the deal is with CL transactions, but I have rarely found that anyone posting there could be described as 'reliable'. Comes with the territory I guess!
So.. as the frustration grew, the search area became wider and wider. I happened upon a promising ad in the SF Bay Area... but the asking price almost prevented me from reaching out. On a lark, I sent an email, and received a reply almost immediately. It wasn't one of those hokey CL replies either... lots of detail and information about the car. We ended up connecting on the phone shortly thereafter. It turned out that the owner had had the car up for sale for quite awhile, and was running into a hard deadline to sell as he was being transferred out of the country. He had had a deal put together, only to have it fall through at the last moment when the prospective purchaser wanted to work out a monthly payment plan ... right. Anyhoo... his situation meant he was flexible on price.
We set up a time to meet, I bought a one way ticket to CA, and that was that.
The car turned out being pretty impressive. Not perfect for sure, but it checked all the right boxes. The prev owner was quite meticulous about the maintenance he performed. Everything from fuel pumps, to wheel bearings, to a new external temp sender and display for the dash, to all of the regular required maintenance. All performed by a top notch german auto shop in the Bay Area. All parts used were OE MB. I've added up the receipts he provided, and he dropped almost 17 grand into the car in the 6 years he owned it.
We were able to come to an agreement on price, and I ended up driving it back to Seattle that afternoon. The car didn't skip a beat on the way back. Pretty impressive for a 23 year old car, regardless of how much love its gotten!
Here it is at the first fuel up:
And later on down the road at a rest stop just outside of Weed, CA:
So... Like i said, its not perfect... so what's currently on the list?
-Sagging headliner in the rear. Currently looking for a good shop in the Seattle area to get this repaired, as I looked last night and a new unit from MB is ~1600!
- Drivers headrest non functional. I can hear the motor, but nothing moves. I assume the 'transmission' is broken. I've ordered a new part and its on its way
- Harnesses. Miraculously both the upper and lower harnesses have survived this long. I've already ordered a new upper, but was sad to see that the lower is NLA. I guess I'll need to do some searching on refurbing it myself. I currently have some intermittent odd oil pressure gauge issues (needle jumping erratically occasionally) which I think might have something to do with the harness. Either that or the sender.
-Right rear passenger lower door trim. There was some damage to the right rear passenger door at some point, and they were able to re-use the trim, but the chrome strip is obviously mangled. Not obvious at first glance, but it see it all the time now, and its annoying
- Suspension. I think I'm going to go through the whole thing and replace everything... links, bushings... struts.. everything. It's not bad right now, but it is a bit 'floaty'. I'd like more of a firmer ride, especially with the speeds this thing can achieve on the freeway! I haven't done a lot of digging on the subject yet, but it seems like the 'Sportline' suspension is an option for firmer rates and damping. I'm a little confused though, as I have only seen this option on E320's. Is there a 'Sportline' option for the E420s? Alternatively, are the E500 parts that can be swapped in?
- Rear diff. Its seeping. I'll probably pull the whole unit and replace all seals when I decide its time to do the suspension.
I'm sure there is more, but thats the list I have for now. This will be a slow slow project, but I plan on using this space to document the journey.
Anyways, I'm happy to be here. I am absolutely in love with how solid this car is. No creaks, squeaks or rattles, even over our crappy Seattle roadways. Amazing for 23 years of use!


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Joe Sacco: UNH's Newest Commit
|Joe Sacco - 2016 UNH Commit
|Forward Joe Sacco (Photo: Kasey Eriksen)
Sacco played in 56 of Vernon's 58 regular season games. The Vipers finished the regular season with 24 wins and Joe Sacco accounted for 4 game-winning goals. Vernon earned the fourth playoff spot in the Interior Division of the BCHL. In the first game of the best-of-seven series against Penticton on Friday night, the Vees downed the Vipers 6-3.
Here's a video profile of Joe Sacco produced by Hockeytube.net in December:
Prior to his advance to Junior A hockey in Canada, Joe Sacco graduated from The Rivers School in Weston, Massachusetts and played four seasons of New England Prep School hockey. Joe played for Head Coach Shawn McEachern, an All-American at Boston University, member of the Stanley Cup Pittsburgh Penquins, and former Assistant Coach at UMass Lowell and Northeastern.
Sacco played 109 games for The Rivers School and tallied 55 goals and 38 assists. In his senior year, he was the team's captain and leading goal scorer (22 goals in 31 games). He tied for 8th in goal scoring in the New England Prep School League.
I had an opportunity to interview Joe Sacco, via email, about his hockey career and commitment to UNH:
Joe Sacco: Pretty much everything, the location, the campus, the school, the atmosphere, the coaches.
Mike Lowry: What other college programs were you considering?
Joe Sacco: I was also considering Providence but I am very excited with my decision to choose UNH.
Lowry: Have you and the UNH coaches agreed on a target date for you to enroll as a freshman at UNH and join the team?
Sacco: Yes, I'm enrolling this fall so fall of 2016.
Lowry: At this stage in your hockey development, what are the strengths of your game? What areas are you trying to improve?
Sacco: The strength of my game right now is my skating ability. I feel like I'm a strong up and down type player. Also my work ethic is another strong suit. I'm trying to improve my game away from the puck such as playing defensively and finding areas on the ice where I can put myself in a good spot to be effective.
Lowry: Before you joined the Vernon Vipers this season, you played four seasons for former Boston University All-American and Stanley Cup winner Shawn McEachern at the Rivers School. How did that experience prepare you for the move up to Junior A hockey out in British Columbia?
Sacco: Playing at Rivers was an unbelievable experience. I loved every minute of it. Coach was great to me, he always believed in me. He really did teach me how to play the game the right way and I feel that the style of game he had me playing helped me transition to Junior A.
Lowry: Your Dad is a former BU hockey star, veteran NHL player, former head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, and current assistant coach of the Boston Bruins. What's the best piece of hockey advice he's given you?
Sacco: He's been through it all and the best piece of advice he still gives to me to this day is to never let what anyone else thinks stand in your way. If you want something then you have to go get it. Prove yourself right
Lowry: What are your academic strengths and interests?
Sacco: Business and history are both interests for me, history was my strongest subject in high school.


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Six new plant varieties and five new gardening products have won 2009 MGA Green Thumb Awards presented by the Mailorder Gardening Association.
Winners of the 2009 MGA Green Thumb Awards were chosen by an independent panel of garden writers and editors. The winning products were selected based on their uniqueness, technological innovation, ability to solve a gardening problem or provide a gardening opportunity, and potential appeal to gardeners.
Since 1998, the MGA Green Thumb Awards have recognized the best new plants and gardening products available each year from gardening catalogs and Web sites. The awards are sponsored by the Mailorder Gardening Association, the world's largest nonprofit association of companies that sell garden products directly to consumers. For more information visit the MGA website.
Liquid Net® for Pets from The Liquid Fence Co.
Liquid Net® for Pets is a safe and effective way to protect dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from fleas and ticks without exposing them to dangerous chemicals. Made with oils of botanicals, Liquid Net for Pets is guaranteed to repel ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, gnats, blackflies and other biting insects. Liquid Net for Pets has a gentle, pleasantly scented formula that's non-greasy and won't dry out pets' coats. The MSRP for the 16-ounce orbital sprayer (that even sprays upside down) is $12.99 from The Liquid Fence Co., (800) 923-3623.
Golden Delicious Apple Collection for Children from Stark Bro's Nurseries and Orchards Co.
The story of the amazing discovery of the Stark® Golden Delicious Apple in 1914 has been turned into a delightful new book for children. Sure to become a childhood classic, Golden Delicious: A Cinderella Apple Story entertains as well as educates young people on the basics of discovering new fruit varieties, grafting and propagation. The Golden Delicious Apple Collection for Children includes the book plus one bareroot Stark Golden Delicious Dwarf Apple Tree, a planting guide, a Children's Tree Care Kit and an embroidered Stark Bro's Kids' Club patch to sew on a backpack or jacket. There is even a special Web site for children. The Golden Delicious Apple Collection for Children sells for $41.97 exclusively from Stark Bro's. (800) 325-4180.
Plant Cottage from Gardener's Supply
The Plant Cottage is a new way to keep houseplants happy. The cottage is housed in a pine cabinet with an energy-saving T-5 fluorescent bulb that lasts up to 30,000 hours. T-5 fluorescent lights are ideal for indoor plants because there is no flickering and the color temperature is perfect for plants. The Plant Cottage has a rust resistant metal liner inside and on the bottom shelf, and handy drawers for markers, scissors and more. The greenhouse-style top opens wide for easy access, and the gable ends are open for ventilation. The Plant Cottage sells for $399 from Gardener's Supply, 1-800-955-3370.
Optimum Deep Plug Starter Kit from Charley's Greenhouse & Garden
With a new Optimum Deep Plug Starter Kit, it is easy to maintain the perfect balance of 1/3 soil, 1/3 water and 1/3 air to promote vigorous seedling root growth. Optimum Grow Plugs are made from decomposed bark and peat moss – an ideal feeding ground for beneficial mycorrhizae that help a plant increase nutrient uptake. The 2 1/2-inch-deep grow plugs give seedling roots a better chance to establish than in normal shallow starter cells. Complete kit includes a watering tray, deep 72-cell grow tray with Optimum Grow Plugs and a clear dome. The kit sells for $29.95 from Charley's Greenhouse & Garden, (800) 322-4707.
Liquid Fence® Mole Repellent Worms from The Liquid Fence Co.
Designed to repel moles from lawns, landscaped garden areas and flowerbeds, Liquid Fence® Mole Repellent Worms are made out of real food and impregnated with lab-tested and proven-effective Liquid Fence® Mole Repellent. Because they imitate a natural food source, Mole Worms are an irresistible taste treat for moles. Once ingested, the ingredients will disrupt a mole's normal digestive functions, forcing them to look elsewhere for food. The MSRP for a pack of 10 Liquid Fence Mole Repellent Worms is $19.99 from The Liquid Fence Co., (800) 923-3623.


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An inukshuk is a stone landmark or cairn built by humans and used by the Inuit and other peoples of the Arctic region of North America.
In the Inuit language, inukshuk (which is the singular of inuksuit), means "in the likeness of a human." They are monuments of unworked stone that the Inuit use for communication and survival. Their traditional meaning is "Someone was here" or "You are on the right path."
For more information on inukshuk, visit The Inukshuk Gallery.
|An Inukshuk in Italy by Tori Shaffrey


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It happen when you found a beautiful piece of music, and you want it to be repeated without a need to hit the button to play it again.
1 - Using a website :
They are Websites that provide that kind of service.
The Best of them :
After seeing the video, copy the link and insert it to one off the websites mentioned before. You can choose how many times you want It to be played, and the part exactly you want to play...
yourepeat has a chrome extension to repeat YouTube videos at the click of a button.
For me the best one is listenonrepeat because It keeps the cache.
2 - Using Mplayer :
You need first make mplayer loop :
To repeat or loop an Audio or video in Mplayer
And then, view the video by using the command which starts with mplayer. It requires youtube-dl in order to run the command successfully.
mplayer -geometry 100%:100% -xy 500 -ontop -cache-min 2 -cookies -cookies-file /tmp/cookie.txt $(youtube-dl -gf 18/34 --cookies /tmp/cookie.txt "URL")
Remember to change URL by the link of the YouTube video.
This command will show a mplayer top window in the right bottom corner playing and replaying the video.


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First off I want to admit that I've been such a bad blogger! My goal is to post at least twice per week but lately I've only been posting on weekends. I also want to apologize for not frequenting your blogs as much as I used to. Life has been very busy but I promise to do better.
Any who, in this post I wanted to show that you can use animal printed bottoms (skirt, pants, shorts) as a neutral (like you would use black) when putting together an outfit so long as you pair it with solid colors. My favorite animal print to use is leopard. You can mix leopard with just about any color and it will look fantastic.


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The bubble shirt goes down as one of my biggest fashion regrets, accompanied by pink frosted eyeshadow, bleached L.E.I. jeans, and watermelon scented roll-on body glitter from none other than Bath & Body Works. I made the fantastic choice of wearing a purple bubble shirt for my seventh grade school picture. My adolescent skin is shining along with my matching frosted eyeshadow, but neither are to be outdone by the gleam of my braces. It's topped off with a haircut I had gotten a few months earlier, before we moved to the humid Midwest where I learned that I actually have frizzy, wavy hair. My hair fell a few inches above my shoulders. It was sleek at the top, and got wavier toward the bottom, where it spastically frizzed out at the ends. My head was a triangle. Slap on a necklace from Claire's and you should have a pretty good mental image of why the 7th and 8th grades have been blocked from my memory. I would post a picture, but I have blessedly lost my middle school yearbooks and can't find them anywhere. But this picture will give you a good idea of the kind of awkwardness I possessed.
Back to 2015. The last time I got my haircut was 2 weeks before Gracie was born. I've been going to the same girl since I moved to Columbus, and while she's not my favorite, she's never failed me. I haven't bothered to find anyone else to cut my hair, because the risk of being butchered by someone new is too scary, and a risk taker I am not, so I make sure I have an allotted time to go straight home afterward to trim my bangs and restraighten my hair before going anywhere else.
Since I'm about to see relatives I haven't seen for years and my shedding post-partum hair is 40% split ends, I decided to get my hair done Friday. I even had some extra cash to grab a coffee after. A MORNING OUT ON THE TOWN. I was so excited I even wore a dress. I had to be appropriately dressed for my new hair. I didn't have anyone around to watch Gracie, so I took her with me since she's usually content to hang out.
I showed my hair dresser a picture of what I wanted and specifically explained it as well even thought it was a glorified trim. She showed me how short my hair would be after she trimmed a couple inches. I gave her a thumbs up. She started cutting, and Gracie started whining. Then the hairdresser turned on the hair dryer, and Gracie screamed the way I would if someone took my chocolate away. She's transferred her fear of people to loud noises. If she hears a lawn mower while we're out on a walk she goes into hysterics. It's been a lot of fun! I put Gracie on my lap to calm her down while my hair was blow-dried. All my energy went to keeping her calm. I was so flustered that I barely even looked in the mirror to check on my hair. No matter what I did, Gracie continued to scream. I was bouncing her on my hip as I handed over my debit card. As I put it back in my wallet, I realized I had forgotten to tip her, so I reluctantly handed over the cash I had been saving for my coffee. I ran out of there as fast as I could and got Gracie situated in the car where she immediately calmed down and happily played with her toys. Of course.
When we got home I realized I hardly even knew what my hair looked like, so I walked in the bathroom to check it out, and what did I see but my 7th grade yearbook picture staring back at me, minus the frosted eyeshadow, braces, and bubble shirt. Instead of trimming a few inches, she had chopped 6 inches off. She styled it so that the ends were poofy and curled under, creating the dreaded head triangle I sported for ages 11-12. Was this revenge for bringing a fussy baby? Was a frumpy haircut my induction to motherhood? I had had insomnia all week and was severely sleep deprived, I was still flustered from Gracie uncharacteristically screaming in the hair salon, and disappointed I had lost my coffee money on a tip for someone that had butchered my hair. I lost it. The picture I had given her could NOT be more opposite than the haircut she gave me.
I called my mom, and after she saw a picture of my hair, she immediately said "Michelle! It looks like your 7th grade yearbook picture!" And I laughed so hard that she had the same reaction I did that it made everything a little bit better. I fixed the poofy ends and straightened my hair again, and it looks much better, but I swear it looks shorter every time I look in the mirror.
I've accepted it and all is well. My hair might not be the way I had wanted it, but at least I have things I didn't have 15 years ago: a flat iron and non-expandable clothing.
Well, unless you count my maternity clothes.
Maybe things haven't changed as much as I thought.
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It's not cheap, but the It Works brand hair, skin and nails vitamins work really well for hair loss. I got a bottle off amazon and take three a week instead of 1-2 every day to make it last and I've noticed a difference. It's humiliating finding your hair all over the house.ReplyDelete
Middle school hair is the worst. I am so sorry this happened, hoping that it grows out quickly, and nobody will ever have to remember.ReplyDelete
Aww, I am so sorry, though I think it really doesn't look bad at all the way you styled it. Still, if short isn't what you wanted, that is so annoying. I don't understand how stylists can cut more than what's wanted cut off even after a thorough consultation. I never used to be scared of haircuts till I went to beauty school and saw clients walk out with some really, really horrible haircuts/colors/styles. It was enough to scare me--these days, I get my hair cut by my mom and I walk her through every cut and tell her exactly what I want done. I feel like she's the only one who will put up with the micromanaging, haha!ReplyDelete
Ha! This is why I barely get my hair cut once a year. And actually I think it's been longer than that now... Good times. I totally remember the roll-on body glitter! Why was that a thing?! Good grief.ReplyDelete
I don't think it's so bad, but I feel you. I was hoping for a spunky fun hairstyle this last haircut but I just have a regular old bob. Ah well.ReplyDelete
I actually think its a good length on you -- but I'm sure for you its just bringing back all those AMAZING awkward teenage year memories! ;) haha! I'm so thankful for my hair girl, who was also one of my bridesmaids!!! But she lives about an hour from me so I can hardly make the time for it!ReplyDelete
After reading this, all I really want in the world is to see that 7th grade yearbook photo. But honestly-- this is not a bad haircut at all!! It looks adorable on you! I always, always, always go home and wash and re-style my hair after I get it cut because I feel like I never REALLY know what it's going to look like on a day-to-day basis if I don't style it myself. Rock that bob, girl!!ReplyDelete
It's a lob! A long bob! Getting your hair cut is like putting your life in someone else's hands...and if that sounds dramatic, it's because it's meant to sound dramatic. Cutting 4 inches off of wet hair somehow equates to 6 inches off once it's dry. I don't know how, because math and science are not my forte, but I believe it to be true!ReplyDelete
But I really do love the way it looks! And if you still have some prenatal vitamins kicking around, take them and it'll help your hair grow faster. I meannn, I might have done that before :)
You are hilarious!! And for the record, you look adorable:)ReplyDelete
Please share your 7th grade photo. Please please please.ReplyDelete
If you hadn't complained I never would have guessed that you'd consider that a bad haircut. I understand the PTSD related to pre-teen hairstyles, though. Bobs, in particular, still scare me to death. I might have one, but never tell me that.
I love your necklace, by the way. Is it a teething necklace or just a normal one? My guess is normal, judging by the fact that it's not covered in cutesy heart beads.
Hair solidarity. I'm shedding like a wookie.
Oh my gosh, that was a throw back! I have super curly hair and neither of my parents have curls so they had no idea how to help me cut, style, or put product in my hair. I spent my middle school years with awful triangle head, frizz, and curly bangs complete with a cow lIck in the center of my forehead. I was so awkward. Patrick doesn't have a chance of getting through middle school gracefully with his genes. PS. I just got a haircut and don't like mine either. She said I could come in and have them fix it but clearly these people don't understand how hard it is to get out of the house and arrive on time for an appointment with a baby.ReplyDelete
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Have made two book marks to share over at UK Art Swaps Yahoo Group.
The challenge was to use at least three embossing powders.
Used Fired Brick and Walnut Stain Distress Embossing Powders, this was the first time i have used them, i have had them for years, ooops and the last one is Verdigris by Personal Impressions. I am liking the shiny verdigris colour between the mat DI colours.
Found a very old stamp set from 2006 by Royal and Langnickel called Leaf Decor Stamps, can't believe i found them still available on their web site!
Used Versamark clear pad and White WOW embossing powder and then stamped over the image to create a shadow using Archival Ink. did this at both the top and base of the book mark.
Added ribbon which i heat set into the embossing powder, added a hexagon shape and then a rub on which i coloured with Treasure Gold, White Fire and Aquamarine.
Cut another layer of kraft card, inked it up using DI Tea dye, added some text from an old book, coloured this with the same ink then adhered the panel. Coloured the edges using Black Memento ink.
I am liking the grungy look of the bookmarks, hope you do too.
Looking forward to your comments, thanks for dropping by.


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Take your Weekend breaks to explore the secrets of Uganda's most beautiful and one of the biggest and important cities, Entebbe. May be, the city stands second to nation's official capital Kampala in political happenings, but, when it comes to the most effective center in country's tourism revolution, Entebbe is simply one off.
Blessed with mesmerize setting across the shores of Lake Victoria and distant African flora and fauna, Entebbe is a stunning escape for people searching for a unique blend of fun, relaxation, enjoyment and adventure over their Weekend breaks.
Unlike European traditional holidays, there will be weekend parties, family picnics, celebrity concerts, yet, the city of Entebbe offers you a pleasant range of attractions which it completely unique, be it its picturesque panoramas, hilarious wild-life or authentic Ugandan cuisines. Wide and neat boulevards, antique colonial parks, botanical gardens, and mesmerizing views, all are making Entebbe a perfect spot to be explored over Weekend breaks.
From years, this Ugandan gem has been taken as a serene pause and gateway to rest of African jumbo towns. Day after day, years after years, storm of voyagers catching cheap flights to Entebbe from London, Rome, Paris or from various others corners of the world punch in Entebbe International Airport. Plus, the number of voyager dramatically goes on new heights as mostly airlines offer great offers and big discounts on London Entebbe Flights.
Over and above, question on what is the best thing to do in Entebbe is still a big mystery for mostly travelers. Here, we are highlighting the best things to do in Entebbe during weekend breaks that you can enjoy; all you have to do is BookCheap Flights to Entebbe from Crystal Travel.
Unfold the Secrets of African wildlife over Short Weekend Breaks
Entebbe houses numerous wild-life spots which include but not limited to Uganda Reptile Village, Sesse Islands, Entebbe Wildlife Education Center and fishing villages. So, grab a taxi right from the Entebbe international Airport to your hotel in Entebbe, have some quick Ugandan Breakfast and drop in any of these locations.
Get your vacations arranged by Crystal Travel and Tours to get away from all the problems of ticket bookings, hotel reservations and transportation. The trip will give an unmatched opportunity to capture Africa's rarest species of birds and animals.
Smash Yours Tongues With Traditional Ugandan Cuisines This Weekend
Enjoy serene ambience across shores of Lake Victoria and a big row of restaurants and pubs available here welcomes you. Not just for calm, the place is also pretty famous for traditional Ugandan culinary like local famous matooke, binyebwa and the luwombo. For deserts, you can count on sesame-honey candies and traditional cakes. And, don't forget to miss the pride of Uganda, "the Ugandan Waragi"- a perfect drink for your perfect Weekend breaks in Entebbe.