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Current Professional Experience
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Thursday, 25 June 2015
Job Interview Tips - Career Tips - Treatjobs.com
When you have successfully take up resumes, certificates, cover letters and job applications, it's time to know how to succeed in the career interview so that you are ever closer to your target of obtaining one or more job offers.
Even an intelligent and most qualified job seekers need to plan and practice for job interviews. Because it is a learned skill and there are no second opportunity to make a best first impression. So our article helps to enhance your interview skills.
· Read your CV and the Job Advertisement before the Interview.
· Plan to arrive on time or a few minutes early.
· Nonverbal Impression can be a great beginning - Greet your interviewer with a smile and firm handshake.
· Wear the formal dresses depends on company culture.
· Good communication skills are important. Observe your interviewer and answer the questions properly.
· Be ready to talk about your knowledge, experience, abilities and skills.
· Maintain your Body language - do not fold your arms and lean back or look to the floor, Sit upright and give eye contact.
· Show energy, a sense of humor and smile.
· Review Common Interview Questions and Prepare Responses.
· Be a good listener as well as a good talker.
· Thank Interviewers in Person, by Email, and Postal Mail.
· Make sure the interviewer believes you can, too.
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"I thoroughly enjoyed my first ever medical pedicure with Darren at the Contemporary Foot Care Company. My feet have never looked and felt so good"Julia, Tunbridge Wells local business owner
"My feet feel like new and certainly ready for the summer. I don't know why I ever thought of regular foot check-ups and maintenance before. I'm definitely coming back".Warren, London Project Manager
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Diabetic Foot Health
DiabetesThe subject of diabetes is a vast one which continues to be researched with new developments made all of the time. Affecting many areas of the body, diabetes can have a resounding influence on the health of the feet and extra special care of them should be taken in the presence of diabetes.
How does diabetes affect the feet?
Over time, having altered blood sugar levels can affect the nerve pathways to the feet. This can lead to a reduction in sensation felt, usually starting with the toes and spreading to the rest of the foot. When this occurs any trauma to the foot may not be felt. For example a person may step on some broken glass and not be aware of it. This greatly increases the chance of wound infection and ulceration. Additionally diabetes can also reduce the blood supply to the feet which may hinder normal healing of any type of wound. Diabetes is a common condition affecting many people. It is a complex illness that can affect the body in many ways including the health of the lower limbs. Prevention and protection are key elements to maintaining good foot health in the presence of diabetes. It is important to attend a professional on a regular basis to ensure appropriate treatments even for routine foot care. At the contemporary foot care company we can provide this service in a caring, friendly, professional and hygienic way.


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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Cuteness to the Max
Posted by chadandnikki at 12:57 PM
12 comments:
- Adrienne said...
Great pictures Nikki! You have a beautiful family!
- October 13, 2009 at 1:23 PM
- Simply Donna...... said...
Love the pics! Especially love Clayton's facial expressions. He is so cute, but you already knew that:)
- October 13, 2009 at 1:32 PM
- Stephanie said...
These are wonderful! Hope you are feeling ok.
- October 13, 2009 at 1:39 PM
- Emma and Company said...
Great pictures! What a wonderful family! It truly shows how much you love each other! What a cutie Clayton is!!
- October 13, 2009 at 3:11 PM
- Kelly said...
I LOVE the pictures! You have a beautiful family!
- October 13, 2009 at 3:34 PM
- Pam said...
How Beautiful and How precious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doula Mama Pam
- October 13, 2009 at 3:48 PM
- Preachersgirl3491 said...
I looooooooooove these! I want them all and then I want Phil to take our pictures too!
- October 13, 2009 at 4:27 PM
- Allison said...
These turned out great!!!!! Thanks for sharing them with us!!! Clayton is so cute!!!
- October 13, 2009 at 5:11 PM
- christina said...
I adore these!!! so so so much! i'm so so so glad that you had these taken before jo is born. We had some taken after we let cana go and i wish we'd had some full family photos done. These are beautiful pics of ALL four of you. I know you'll treasure them for that reason alone, not mentioning how happy you all look! She is there with you all and for your family, you'll always talk about how you were all together at this time and you have these great pictures to remember her being with you...with. Oh gosh, i'm rambling! :)
i love love the one of you guys up close, side by side. You look super hot! :) just gorgeous. love them! the boys are adorable.
- October 13, 2009 at 5:58 PM
- Beth.. One Blessed Nana said...
Nikki - all the pictures are so awesome! Y'all are such a great looking family and Clayton is quite the cutie. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Praying, praying, my friend
- October 13, 2009 at 9:41 PM
- Jamie Lynn said...
Ahh! I love it:)
So I stole most or maybe all of these:)
- October 13, 2009 at 10:23 PM
- Kathy said...
Great photos! Love the hat...Roll Tide!
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This past Friday afternoon during my prep period I walked from the middle school where I teach to the copying center at the high school. A long hallway connects the two schools. After I dropped off my copying requests, and I was walking through the high school atrium, a high school student said, "Hi Mr. Eich. Do you remember me?"
It's a question I often get from high school students. I taught them as seventh or sixth graders, and so often I don't remember them. It's been sometimes five years since I've seen them and they've changed, grown from a middle school student into a high school student, a child into a teen. Depending upon which year I taught them, I taught either 300 or 150 students each year, so it's easy to forget names and often I do.
"I'm sorry, I don't," I said to the boy.
He told me his name and then said, "Do you still like Steely Dan?"
"I do," I said.
Then it clicked. I remembered him. I taught him in the seventh grade. I have my students write down personal information at the beginning of each year to get to know them better, and he had written that his favorite band was Steely Dan. It was such an unusual choice for a twelve year old boy. I told him I liked Steely Dan and asked him how he knew about this band. He said his dad took him to a concert. I brought in a CD of their greatest hits and gave it to him. This student, now a senior, remembers me because I made a connection with music and gave him a used CD of mine from when I taught him five years ago. This small connection is what he remembered about me, something I had forgotten, something that really took little effort on my part.
The moment was a great reminder to me as a teacher and as a person—and for all of us—that what we say or do for other people, no matter how small, can make a difference and often is remembered by them long after we forgot.


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began 30 years ago as a conference about Technology, Entertainment and Design.
Conceived by architect and graphic designer Richard Wurman, it featured demonstrations of the Sony compact disc and the Apple Macintosh computer. It took six years for the next conference to be held but by the 1990s it had broadened its areas of expertise.
There are now over 1,600 talks available free online - with over 60 million views - that have inspired, educated and entertained people around the world.
In celebration of TED's 30th birthday, we're sharing 10 TED Talks you don't want to miss.
1. Helen Clark - Women and Leadership
Former New Zealand Prime Minister and Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, Helen Clark, discusses the lack of women in leadership around the world. She also goes into the consequences for society when women are not involved in government goals and laws. In this powerful talk, she chats about access to reproductive health care, clean water and food production.
August 2013:
2. Derek Sivers - How to start a movement
While we are all taught to be leaders, this short talk by Derek Sivers shows how a movement begins with one person. However, it is not until the essential first follower that the one person is transformed into a leader.
April 2010:
3. Matt Cutts - Try something new for 30 days
Stuck in a rut? Matt Cutts discusses how repeatedly setting challenges that last 30 days can be life changing.
July 2011:
4. Pamela Meyer - How to spot a liar
Author of Liespotting, Pamela Meyer is an expert in how to understand why people lie and gives tips about how to recognise deception.
October 2011:
5. Sir Ken Robinson - Do schools kill creativity?
Author, speaker and international educational advisor Sir Ken Robinson discusses the unpredictability of the future, the extraordinary capabilities of children and the need for an education system that places as much emphasis on creativity as literacy.
January 2007:
6. Alexander Tsiaras - Conception to birth - visualised
Image-maker, artist and journalist Alexander Tsiaras discusses how new technology has enabled people to see life forming from conception, and says it's hard not to see divinity in the process. It includes some graphic images.
November 2011:
7. Paul Wood - What's your prison?
New Zealand convicted murderer, Dr Paul Wood discusses the choices he made to end up in prison and how most people have a prison made in their own mind. He uses his experiences to teach about how to find freedom and success in life.
December 2012:
8. Lisa Bu - How books can open your mind
Raised in a family who believed that a safe and secure job is the most important in life, regardless of interest, Lisa Bu was unable to follow her childhood dream of becoming an opera singer. Upset, she turned to books and in this talk shares how books expanded and changed her life.
May 2013:
9. May El-Khalil - Making peace is a marathon
After being hit by a bus and consequently spending two years in hospital and having 36 surgeries, long-distance runner May El-Khalil founded a marathon in Lebanon. Now these marathons bring the fractious country together, even if it's only for one day a year.
August 2013:
10. Frank Warren - Half a million secrets
Founder of PostSecret.com Frank Warren encouraged people to send him anonymous post cards of their secrets. In this touching talk, he shares the different forms secrets can take and the impact his initiative has had on both his life and the lives of others.
April 2012:
Read more:
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It is common to hear that a public or private school is need of extra money to finance special projects, educational initiatives or events. Similarly, academic clubs, educational societies and honor societies also require money for financing their academic goals and initiatives. Here are some useful ideas that can help raise funds for schools and Read More
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We also put the keys the children painted on our classroom door.
Last spring we planted seeds in our container garden outside and this week we pulled up some of the carrots. They are kind of short and stubby, but fun to see how the little tiny seeds changed into a plant.
At the classroom writing center, we added some words and pictures from the stories we have been reading. We set up a free art table for today with stencils, markers, scissors and glue.


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gosh, I feel like I haven't been keeping up my sketchbook. It's not like I haven't been making art; but I do feel bad for not keeping up my journal practice. I did some sketchbook paintings at our last san diego sketchcrawl, but frankly, they were too ugly to post!
Oh, and these are little terracotta banks that I should be putting money in, instead of drawing them. Unfortunately, they're empty!


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I am hosting a Back To School Brunch at my house this coming Monday. It will be for Moms to either celebrate the time alone w/o kids that comes w/ school starting again....or to cry on each other's shoulder cuz you miss the kids already...or the thought of the "baby" starting school. I have been on the hunt for great ideas to decorate the table, invites, etc. I had grand visions, but all have come to a halt w/ 2 children having strep throat & the baby cutting his 1st tooth (aka nightmare) this week!
I am giving away today....
a $50 Gift Certificate to Beau-Coup Wedding Favors!
Beau-Coup offers unique wedding, baby & bridal shower, and birthday party favors & supplies!Beau-coup was inspired by the owner's own wedding. When she was shopping for wedding favors, she had a hard time finding something unique but also meaningful to her. She ended up doing personalized golf balls, but after that, she wanted to open a store that offered brides a selection of unique and high quality favors. I really enjoyed perusing what they had to offer since all 3 of my kids are having birthdays this Fall as well. Here are some of my faves...
Criss Cross Ribbed Lanterns starting @ $1.50
Damask Glass Tealight Holders Starting at $1.60 each
Monogrammed Petit Fours...yumo AND gorgeous!!
And I love the idea of these mini lantern tea light holders hanging in the trees for a summer soiree!
Alright, so I LOVE their products and have added them to places to visit when I am planning my parties.
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Giveaway ends Tuesday August 10, 2010 @ midnight.
Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond. This blog bares no responsibility for the delivery of this prize. Giveaway open worldwide.


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Why business parks in Havant make a good location for your office.
Why business parks in Havant make a good location for your office.
Havant might not seem like the obvious choice for an office location, but -situated just off the main A27 between Portsmouth and Chichester - it has everything you need to make your business a success. Here are some of the major plus points:
1. Accessibility. Employees can easily commute from towns and cities along the South coast, and north towards London. The town has a mainline station to London Waterloo and Victoria; and is also well serviced by National Express and local bus routes.
2. Location. Havant is a stone's throw from the beach, so your staff will almost be able to smell the fresh sea air from their desks. Your business will have all the benefits of a city office without the hustle and bustle of the cities that surround it.
3. Sporting culture. Sport is an important part of life for those living in Havant. With running and cycling proving extremely popular, Havant Hockey Club has a solid following, as does the local football team, Havant and Waterlooville, and the town's rugby side, Havant RFC. If your employees are into sport, they will feel very at home in Havant.
4. Entertainment. Havant is home to several historical pubs as well as modern bars and restaurants. There should be something for all tastes and budgets - and for those willing to travel nearby Gunwharf Quays is a fantastic leisure complex.
5. Local workforce. With a population of around 125,000, Havant has its fair share of hardworking employees. If you are looking to recruit locally, you should find a pool of skilled employees, apprentices and training providers who can help.
Working at Langstone Technology Park
One of the largest office complexes in Havant is Langstone Technology Park. Offering a quiet working environment with all the technology and communications support you need, it is the perfect place to take your business to the next level. Business parks in Havant are few and far between, but Langstone Technology Park has all the benefits of a city centre office without the noise and hassle.
The ideal location and extensive amenities onsite and nearby make Langstone Technology Park an attractive prospect for businesses of all types. With free parking, a gym and a nursery on site, Langstone Technology Park puts other business parks in Havant into the shade. Contact us today to find out more.
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In this page perimeter and area solution1 we are going to see solution of some practice questions.
Question 1 :
Sibi wants to cover the floor of a room 5 m long and width 4 m by square tiles.If area of each square tiles is 0.5 m²,then find the number of tiles required to cover the floor of a room
Length of the floor = 5 m
Width of the floor = 4 m
Area of the square shaped tile = 0.5 m²
To find number of tiles required to cover the floor of a room we have to divide the area of floor by area of one tile.
Number of tiles required = Area of floor/Area of one tile
Area of floor:
Floor is in the shape of rectangle,so we have to use area of rectangle formula to find area of the floor.
Area of the floor = Length x Width
= 5 x 4
= 20 m²
Number of tiles = 20/0.5
= 40 tiles
Therefore the required number of tiles = 40
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April is National Poetry Month. I love poetry! I'm regularly moved deeply when reading or writing poems. I think truth is often best known through a poem, and it takes a brave person to write the truth. And so, I will strive to sprinkle poems liberally throughout my postings this month. Also, plan now for National Poem in Your Pocket Day, April 30th! It's a fun day that I get giddy about each year.
This spring finds me busy with work, home and tea life and in addition, planning for a service trip to Rwanda. I look for frequent ways to bring calm into my life. Tea is always a remedy, as this poem explains:
"Though I cannot flee
From the world of corruption,
I can prepare tea
With water from a mountain stream
And put my heart to rest."
~Ueda Akinari, 1734 - 1809, Japanese author and waka poet
I recently had a few hours on a sunny afternoon to drink Winter 2014 ShanLiinXi tea from Floating Leaves. It's a tea that's very balanced and I appreciate the fruity aftertaste.
The next time you're drinking an oolong tea, spend some time with the mouth feel. Is it thick or thin? Does it coat your mouth? Does it leave your mouth feeling dry? Try not to judge, but rather experience and notice.
This burlap fabric, above, is from my China-adventures roomie. I LOVE it!
This cute little guy was my tea companion.
OK, your turn! Share with me your thoughts on poetry or this poem, on how to appreciate tea, on mouth feel, or on whatever you feel moved to share.


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Acrylic on gessoboard - 6 x 6 in - 2014
I painted this symbol of New Mexico using textured acrylic on a panel. I used layers of paint to capture the appearance of the frequently dry, cracking soil here, as well as colors reflective of the desert and sky.
This original painting has been sold, but if you are interested in a high-quality fine art reproduction (giclée), please contact me using the Contact form or by entering your email address above.
Acrylic on canvas - 24 x 30 in - 2016 In this piece, I tried a new approach to depicting my beloved prickly pear cacti, likely inspired by the fact that these didn't grow near my...
Acrylic on gessoboard - 12 x 16 in - 2014 I was surprised when our crabapple and apple trees self-hybridized. Did you know that they are able do that? I didn't until...
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Acrylic on canvas - 10 x 30 in - 2013 What's not to love about hummingbirds? I enjoy their energy and agility- the way they seem to effortlessly dip, dive,...


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Optimized for high CRI, exceptional light output and uniformity, LED modules provide an efficient light source in a thermally constrained design, suitable for a range of applications.
CREE XLamp LEDs deliver high efficiency illumination in a low-profile package.
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CREE XLamp-SC³ Technology™ available in multi-color and white LEDs.
Philips Lumileds Luxeon LEDs available in single and multi-chip design.


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Attribute [Category] (2)Grace(69~75) [Gender] ♂ [Height] 73cm [Head] 22cm [Eye] 14mm [Model Skin] French white
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Release date: 24th February 2017
From 24th February 2017 to 24th March 2017, get 15% off for purchasing God of Water·MiaoJun and its accessories, 10% off for its outfit.
God of Water·MiaoJun, Certification head plate, Authentication plate, Birth certificate, Radom eyes, Mask, Airpillow, LoongSoul official box
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Clothing: 73BC-0029: $160 (out)
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*Make-up and body blushing is easy to be damaged. Products are not eligible for after-sales service for their body blushing on joints wearing or the make-up damage. we ask for your understanding.
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About GMVN TRH in New Tehri
GMVN Tourist Rest House in New Tehri provides deluxe accommodation in New Tehri. Tehri Garhwal is getting popular as a tourist destination because of the Tehri Dam. Accommodation in Tourist Rest House New Tehri is categorized under Family Suite and Economy Class. It provides comfortable and spacious rooms with basic amenities at affordable price.
Location of Hotel GMVN New Tehri TRH
GMVN Tourist Rest House is situated in main town of New Tehri at an elevation of 1,600mts above sea level. It is situated 76kms from Rishikesh Railway station.
Rooms Information
The GMVN TRH in New Tehri provides 09 Economy rooms and 03 Family Suites. Each room is spacious and has amenities like attach bathroom, hot water supply etc.
Dining in GMVN New Tehri TRH, Tehri Garhwal
There is a restaurant in the GMVN New Tehri serving delicious food.
Facilities, Services
- Doctor on call
- Hot water supply
- Parking facility
- Restaurant
- Attached washrooms
Contact GMVN for Booking
Head Office, Dehradun
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Phone : +91-135-2740896, 2746817, 2749308, 2748478
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Telephone Museum
Telephone Museum-Adopt this building
Enter the first telephone museum in North Dakota. The Telephone Pioneers of America converted the old Tower City, ND, hardware store into a communications museum. The displays illustrate telecommunications throughout the 20th century with receivers, switching equipment and line insulators which were made of glass. Phone operators connected all calls before direct dialing, which was common by the 1940's, and often slept in the office.


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Sunday, June 10, 2007
A Workshop on 3rd Century codices
I just spent the weekend at a bookbinding workshop with Susan Mills, offered through the continuing education program at NSCAD (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design). This is quite exciting for two reasons: first, because there are very few bookbinding-related activities in this area so any chance to do stuff with other bookbinders is great; and second, because it was about a fabulous historical binding that I'd never seen or heard of before.
So we learned how to make Coptic Single-Quire bindings. There were 13 of these books discovered in 1945, buried in a jar in Egypt, dating back to the 3rd or 4th Century - often referred to as the Nag Hammadi codices. These would have been account books or other stationery books, where the textblock could be easily replaced whenever necessary. They were all papyrus and most were single quires.
That is the best part. These books have just one stack of pages, all folded together, up to 40 sheets. The text block needs to be pressed for a long time to get it to fold happily. The leather covers were lined with papyrus to make them stiffer. And they have ties at the top and bottom and a wrap-around strap or tie on the fore edge. The original books were quite large so they probably needed all these ties to keep the books closed properly.
I was able to finish three of these books, one is leather and the others have paper covers. They are each made a bit differently. The brown paper book was done entirely non-adhesive. The leather book is the only one with papyrus in the covers. I also added the pretty paper flyleaf to these books. And the dark red paper cover is the only one with pasted endpapers, but no flyleaf.
The binding itself consists of tackets through the quire and cover. I have tried to make tackets before and was never successful, but I mastered it today. All of the books have several tiny tackets in the corners for reinforcement so I got lots of practice.
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After the recent launch of M3 Note mow the Meizu M3 is heading towards the smartphone market. The smartphone was seen on TENAA during the benchmarking of the smartphones. This is yet another smartphone from Meizu in the budget range. It just few days back that the Meizu Pro 6 smartphone was launched with the 4 GB of RAM. And now this new smartphone leak is in the news.
The body of the smartphone is just similar to the predecessor of this new smartphone that is Meizu M2. The smartphone was seen on the Chinese benchmarking website TENAA. The specifications of the smartphone are quite updated as compared to the predecessor of this newly coming smartphone from Meizu.
Full Specifications –
When we talk about the display of this new smartphone then it is having the 5.0 – inch of IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with the 294 ppi of the pixels density that provides the 1280 x 720 pixels of the display resolutions. Also this new smartphone is having the Asahi Dragontrail Glass protection over the display with the Flyme user interface.
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In terms of the memory unit this new smartphone from the company is having the 2 GB of RAM on slot with the internal in – built storage capacity of 16 GB and 32 GB variants. Also there is presence of the microSD card slot that can be used to expand the internal memory up to 128 GB.
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Under the hood the Meizu M3 specifications are driven by the Octa – Core 1.5 GHz Cortex processor mechanized by the MediaTek MT6750 system on chip (SoC) supported by the Mali – T860 MP2 GPU. The smartphone is having the Adroid v5.1 – Lollipop operating system out of the box with over the Flyme v5.1 UI.
The camera unit of the device is having the 13 MP of the rear facing primary camera with geo – tagging, face – detection, touch – focus, auto – focus, panorama, HDR and Dual Toned Dual LED Flash. Not only this there is also a 5 MP of the front facing secondary camera for the selfie lovers and this front facing camera.
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There are all the much needed features available in this new smartphone which comprises of; WiFi with dual band – Hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS with A – GPS, GLONASS and USB. And this is not the end yet as the smartphone is also having the accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass sensors built in the device.
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The smartphone is packed with the 2870 mAh Li – Po Non removable battery and the device is available in Gray, White, Pink and Blue color options. The smartphone can be used for the 720 hours on stand – by, 25 hours on talk time and 50 hours on music play.
Price –
Meizu M3 specifications are just great and colossal and for this the Meizu M3 price is going to fall in the mid budget range as the smartphone is very promising and having everything that a smartphone lover demands in his or her smartphone. The device is having the Android's open source Yun v3.1.6 OS besides the Android OS.
Price in USA is 80$
Price in Europe is 60€
Price in Britain (UK) is 45£
Price in India is 6,499 Indian Rupees
Price in Canada is 130 Canadian Dollars
Price in Australia is 140 Australian Dollars
Price in Malaysia is 550 Malaysian Ringgits
Price in Sri Lanka is 15,200 Sri Lankan Rupees
Price in Pakistan is 8,750 Pakistani Rupees
So as the Meizu M3 specifications and price are just leaked over the Chinese benchmarking website TENAA and there is no official news about the smartphone from the company yet. What are your views on this new smartphone.


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Delish and easy!
Asparagus Pancetta Hash~delish!
I know I say this a lot, but this is indeed a flexible recipe. The core idea is a one-pan hash that is lighter than the expected versions and full of texture; whether you get to this place with yellow potatoes or Russets, slab bacon or pancetta, asparagus or something else that struck your fancy at the market that week doesn't much matter. You don't even need to put an egg on it, if you're more in a broiled salmon or grilled cutlets kind of place tonight. But it's not half bad just the way it is, and I suspect this is going to become a weekend morning staple. And yes, that's my husband you hear cheering in the background; he gets that way around cured pork products.
Makes enough to top with four fried eggs
1/4 pound pancetta (a cured pork that is less salty than prosciutto, and not smoked like bacon), cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into a 1/2-inch dice
1 small yellow onion, chopped small
1/2 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch segments
Salt and pepper to taste
Serving ideas: Fried eggs, dabs of cheese and slivers of green onions
Heat a 12-inch cast iron frying pan over medium heat. Fry the pancetta, turning it frequently so that it browns and crisps on all sides; this takes about 10 minutes. Remove it with a slotted spoon and drain it on paper towels. Leave the heat on and the renderings in the pan. (With a well-seasoned cast iron, this should be all the fat you need to cook the remainder of the hash. If you're not using a cast iron, you might need to add a tablespoon or so of oil; if you've skipped the pork, you'll want to start with 2 tablespoons oil.)
Add the potatoes don't move them for a couple minutes. Use this time to season them well with salt and pepper. Once they've gotten a little brown underneath, begin flipping and turning them, then letting them cook again for a few minutes. The idea is not to fight them off the frying pan, once they've gotten a little color, it's easier to flip them and you've gotten closer to your goal of getting them evenly browned.
When the potatoes are about three-fourths as crisped and brown as you'd like them — this takes about 15 minutes — add the onion. (I add this now, not earlier, because I find it often burns before the potatoes are done.) Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add the asparagus, cover the pan and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until crisply cooked. (Skinny asparagus will take just 5 minutes; thicker asparagus will take longer.) Remove the lid, return the pancetta to the pan for another minute, to reheat. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve immediately.


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Pelicans at Playa de los Animas
Walked in the water over to a small and slippery rock formation to photograph these birds.
My sister, Isabella playing with other children at the beach.
Isabella II
Looks like she made a new friend.
Isabella III
The hotel we stayed at had a water park between it and the beach!
Isabella IV
Water Park
Vallarta Square
Town square nearby the church in Puerto Vallarta.
Musician serenades people on the promenade in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Monster Energy
While traveling by bus in Puerto Vallarta, I noticed many of the bus drivers had put up decorations with "Monster" stickers and things of the like. Being a bus driver is no joke and is actually quite dangerous, something that can be gleaned from the prayer stickers present in all the buses.
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On the run up to Christmas my brain starts buzzing with ideas for gifts and decor projects I'd like to make but as always, most never see the light of day!! I have, however, followed through with one for today's project.... I've used the new Woodland Basics dies from Wplus9 to make a wreath decoration for the Christmas tree....
The dies are fabulous as they're able to span from Autumn into Winter and I wanted to try something seasonal using material scraps. I started by cutting a wreath shape in brown felt with a 3¼" and a 1¾" circle die and used blanket stitch to join them together on the inner seam first.
I drew in some faint woodgrain on the wreath with a pen and attached the foliage using hot glue.... I'm quite pleased how it turned out and will definitely make more and use the bird instead of the cone on some :)
If you don't fancy sewing, you can always make your wreath flat and sandwich a piece of card between the layers to help stiffen the circle, this would be a great activity to use with fun foam or felt for Children to make on the run up to Christmas.
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The Rev. Harold S. Weiss, bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical LutheranChurch in America, recently announced the following appointments of staff assistants:
- The Rev. Gilbert B. Furst of Wescosville, has been named administrative assistant to the bishop of the Northeastern Synod. In addition to his previous duties of synod secretary, he will be responsible for support functions in the 36 congregations of the synod's East Berks Mission District and will also be the synod's ecumenical officer, serving as consultant for worship and union church concerns. A graduate of Muhlenberg College and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, he formerly served congregations in Cetronia and Freemansburg.


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The Miami Marlins were well-represented as the United States routed Puerto Rico 8-0 on Wednesday night to win the World Baseball Classic.
Marlins outfielders Christian Yelich and Giancarlo Stanton each had two hits and an RBI, and the team was managed in his final career game by Jim Leyland, who was the skipper for the Florida Marlins team that won the World Series in 1997.
Marcus Stroman tossed six hitless innings, Ian Kinsler slugged a two-run homer and the United States won its first World Baseball Classic in four tries.
Stroman dominated the tournament's highest-scoring team. Puerto Rico lost for the first time in eight games after outscoring the opposition 55-26....


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- Minimum age: 18
- English level: C1: Advanced / | IELTS 7
Academic level:
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Course format
- Length of study: 6 years
- Hours per week: 20
- Typical student age: 19 - 27
Typical student mix:
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Tuition fees: 29870.00 GBP
Compulsory fees
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- Textbooks: 500.00 GBP
Optional add-ons
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The six year International Medicine (BSc/MBBS6) is underpinned by four themes:
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- Patient and Doctor
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- Personal and Professional Development
Years 1 and 2 - Basic Clinical Sciences
Basic and Clinical Sciences is the largest theme in terms of its content, as it incorporates the majority of the factual knowledge students require to qualify. However, all four themes are of equal importance in equipping you for a professional life as a medical practitioner.
The programme is sub-divided into the following six modules:
Life Cycle:
Reproduction and Development Child Health (Paediatrics)
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sexual Health, Ageing, Death
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Nutrition, Alimentary System, including liver, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Renal Medicine, Urology
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Musculoskeletal system, including connective tissues, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Traumatology, Plastic Surgery, Skin and Dermatology
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Nervous System, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Vision and Opthalmology, Psychiatry, Psychology
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Enrolled students in our International Medicine (BSc/MBBS) programmes will be exposed to clinical placements both in the UK and the US. In the UK, clinical placements will be held in St George's Hospital, as well as other hospitals in London and the surrounding areas.
By experiencing clinical placements in different countries, we aim for our students to be able to gain a strong understanding of international healthcare systems and differing models of medical care and treatment. The UK clinical placements will take place during years 1 to 3 of the International Medicine programme.
US placements
For the final two years, which are spent in clinical practice in the United States (US and Canadian citizens) or the United Kingdom and the United States for holders of other passports, students will experience a wide range of clinical placements. The school's first clinical site in the US is Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) this not-for-profit charitable organization's primary purpose is extending medical services in the fields of research, education, public health and community welfare. Jackson Park Hospital has been serving the south side of Chicago for nearly 100 years.
It is an acute, short-term comprehensive care facility with a 326-bed capacity.. The hospital offers full medical, surgical, obstetric, paediatric, psychiatric, and medical stabilization services along with medical sub-specialties including cardiology, pulmonary, gastrointestinal disease, renal, orthopaedics, ENT, ophthalmology, infectious disease, HIV, haematology/oncology and geriatrics.
The emergency department handles approximately 25,000 patient visits annually with full-time attending physician coverage, nurse practitioners, resident physicians and medical students.
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The fourth year provides advanced coverage of a variety of topics and the opportunity to undertake in-depth research, resulting in the award of a Bachelor of Science degree (with Honours).
You will be supervised by academic and research staff in the individual research laboratories and at other sessions within St George's, University of London. You choose from a variety of taught courses (examples previously offered given below) and will be able to undertake your research project in a related area:
- Biology of Cancer, Clinical Aspects of Birth Defects, Clinical Aspects of Cancer Genetics
- Clinically Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Clinical Neuroscience, Cloning, Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine, Development and Disease
- Diagnostic Microbiology, Genes and Gene Expression in Eukaryotic Cells, Health Psychology, Human Genetics, Human Cardiovascular and Respiratory Pharmacology
- Images of Anatomy, Immunity and Infection, Leadership in Disaster Medicine, Learning and Teaching: Student and Professional, Medical Ethics and Law, Therapeutics: Protein to Patient.
Approaches to learning
The curriculum adopts a learner-centric approach where the emphasis is on both learning and teaching. The overall objective is to increase your understanding and your skills.
Starting with a structured approach to learning that incorporates clinical placements, the approach shifts in emphasis through the clinical transition year (year three) towards a more self-directed model, reflecting your development as a learner.
Case Based and Problem Based Learning around a central case as a starting point to allow you to understand the relevance of your learning to your future clinical practice as a doctor. Other learning activities, such as lectures, lab work, clinical demonstration, clinical and communication skills, medical law and ethics, are related to the week's central case.
The spiral curriculum is designed to help you revisit, deepen and extend your knowledge, skills and understanding, reinforcing materials previously covered, and allowing you to progressively build on skills.
Year 5 - Core Clinical Placement
In year 5 (International Medicine), there will be 42 weeks of core clinical placements covering the following subjects:
- Medicine
- Obstetrics/Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Surgery Family Medicine
- Neurology
Year 6 - Critical Care and Emergency Medicine
In year 6 (International Medicine) students will take:
- Critical Care and Anaesthesia – 4 week core placement
- Emergency Medicine – 4 week core placement
- Sub-Internship – 8 week placement
- Special Study module – 5 week placement
- Elective – 5 week placement. Students have the opportunity to complete electives in the US, UK and around the world


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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Score the fish a few times on each side, cutting down to the spine, and sprinkle both sides and the inner cavity liberally with salt and black pepper. Sear the fish in the skillet until the skin is crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to the oven and bake until the flesh is flaky and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
While the fish is in the oven, make the sofrito. Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the tomatoes, chile peppers, garlic, onions and bell peppers and saute, stirring frequently, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and then add the vodka, if using, and carefully light it on fire to burn off the alcohol. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the butter, vinegar, oregano, culantro and cilantro. Toss to combine.
Serve the whole fish topped with the sofrito.
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Principal Investigators: Peter Hahn and Mitchell Lerner, Department of History
Since 1969, the newsletter for the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR) has provided a forum for the discussion of issues related to the practice of American diplomacy, while also presenting historians of U.S. foreign policy with a reliable source of professional information.
In 2003, the newsletter was renamed Passport, and editorship passed to Peter Hahn and Mitch Lerner, with support from the Mershon Center. Passport's purpose is:
During the 2007-08 academic year, Passport included such articles as:
In Passport, SHAFR distributes conference notifications, meeting notes, and survey results regarding the teaching of American diplomatic history. This society also compiles articles about methods for teaching foreign relations courses.
In producing Passport, Hahn and Lerner aspire to provide historians of American diplomacy with a forum that educates them about the field, the profession, and the fundamental issues surrounding U.S. foreign policy in the international arena.


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We know that our readers won't be shocked to hear there have been more changes announced to the Immigration Rules…but you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that they are changes which will actually help Tier 2 Sponsors and migrants!
There has been a publicised backlash from businesses and senior executives in the face of increasingly restrictive changes to the rules which have been designed to reduce net UK migration, and in response the Government has made some attempt to reverse the damaging effects of a policy which prevents companies from hiring the international staff they need. The changes will come into effect on the 13th December 2012 and there are additional policies being introduced which effect migrants in other Points Based System categories.
In this blog we will provide a breakdown of the changes affecting Tier 2 and how they may help you…
Summary of Tier 2 Changes
- Senior Intra-company transferees earning in excess of £150,000 will be permitted to remain in the UK for up to 9 years in total.
- The 12 month 'cooling off period' that currently applies to certain Tier 2 migrants will be amended to run from the date the migrant leaves the UK, rather than the visa expiry date.
- Tier 2 migrants will be permitted to take up supplementary employment in a shortage occupation, even if this is a different occupation to the one their Tier 2 visa has been issued for.
- Tier 2 migrants applying for settlement will be allowed absences from the UK for up to 180 days in a 12 month calendar period, provided absences are consistent with their employment or for a serious compelling reason. (Note: this change will also apply to other work-based categories of applicant applying for settlement including work permit holders, sole representatives etc).
We will now analyse each of these changes in more detail and explore how they may affect Tier 2 migrants and Sponsors.
Changes to the 'cooling off period'
Currently, most Tier 2 categories are subject to a 12 month 'cooling off' period which runs from the expiry date of the migrants visa.
This was causing an issue for Tier 2 migrants who left the UK earlier than their visa expiry date because unless the UKBA actively curtailed their visa on leaving the UK, the 'cooling off' period was still deemed to run from the visa expiry date. It was also creating problems for many of the companies we assist, who have found themselves unable to bring essential staff back to the UK for a new project, because they are only a few months into their 'cooling off' period following the end of another project in the UK.
The new change will amend this, so that providing the migrant can evidence the date they left the UK, the 'cooling off' period will run from that date rather than from the date of curtailment or the date of expiry of their leave.
It is not clear as yet what evidence the UKBA will require to demonstrate that the migrant has left the UK – this will be set out in the new guidance that is expected to be published in December. Employers should also note that they will still be required to report the migrant's early departure to the Changes to absence rules for settlement
Changes to absence rules for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
One of the most common issues which arises when we are assessing a potential ILR or settlement application relates to the number of absences which a client has spent out of the UK in the preceding five years. The rule is that (provided no single absence is longer than three months), absences of up to 180 days in the qualifying five year period, will be allowed by the UKBA and they will generally overlook short absences commensurate with annual leave entitlements or business travel.
Under the new rules for Tier 2 migrants, absences totalling up to 180 days per calendar period of 12 months will be permitted, provided that these absences are consistent with the person's employment or for a serious compelling reason.
At the moment it is unclear whether the UKBA will continue to apply scrutiny to block absences of 3 months or more once these changes come into effect and this is something that both migrants and employers alike should be aware of, but the clarification of UKBA policy in this respect is again great news.
Extending the maximum period of leave for Tier 2 ICT migrants earning over £150,000
Under the current rules, the maximum period of leave that a Tier 2 Intra-company migrant in the Long-term staff category can remain in the UK is 5 years in total and for migrants who applied after 6th April 2010 the route does not lead to settlement.
These changes coming into effect on 13th December mean that for senior executives in your business on this type of visa who are earning £150,000 or more, the maximum period of stay allowed will be extended to a total of 9 years.
The UK Border Agency state that this change has been introduced in a response to feedback from UK businesses that the 5 year limit is too restrictive, but the changes obviously stop short of enabling these migrants to reach 10 years and then applying for settlement on the basis of long-residency.
Indeed, the changes may be seen to be something of a red herring as certainly for new Tier 2 migrants coming into the UK who already earn over the £150k limit we would usually advise employers to consider using the Tier 2 (General) route over and above the Tier 2 ICT route. Tier 2 (General) migrants in this category are exempt from the Resident Labour Market Test and although currently the maximum period of stay is 6 years, there is the obvious advantage that the Tier 2 (General) route leads to settlement, which of course the ICT route does not.
Of course, for Tier 2 ICT migrants who are already in the UK and earning over the £150k threshold, this will be welcome news.
Supplementary Employment
Migrants in Tier 2 can take up supplementary employment for up to 20 hours a week provided that it is in the same occupation and at the same professional level that their Certificate of Sponsorship has been issued for.
Under the new changes, Tier 2 migrants will also be able to take up supplementary employment in a shortage occupation, whether or not this is in the same occupation to that which they are currently sponsored to work in. This is an attempt by UKBA to assist in easing shortages in these occupations.
We hope this has provided a useful breakdown of the new rules, and watch this space for a blog on the other PBS changes coming into force on December 13.
Please leave your general comments below but if you have any specific queries about these changes then please feel free to give us a call on 0207 0012121.


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and unexplainable signs
...'Old Christmas' to the Amish.
A nice pic, Lesley!
Signs are of all times by the look of it.
Very nice vintage sign and cards.
I would love to know more of the story behind this display,
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Yann Tiersen at Kaserne, Basel
"This next one's a happy song about the end of the world."
Yann Tiersen, most famous for his work on the Amelie and Goodbye Lenin! soundtracks, isn't without a sense of humour. This is how he introduced the second song in his set at Kaserne, Basel on Wednesday night.
The show was at Kaserne, a deceptively big venue not far from my apartment. Having only seen it from the outside, I was surprised to see the queues down the street to get in on the night! Thankfully it's a bit of a tardis – after getting in, you're led into a large hall which is also used for theatre and dance shows. From a technical aspect the sound was brilliant, and I'll definitely be heading back in the future.
LA based Black English weren't an obvious choice to support Yann Tiersen; however, their big, loud pop-rock did a good job of setting the scene. They proudly announced to the audience that they're, "pretty big on instagram, if you guys have that over here." Indeed we do, Black English:
(although I'm not sure a following on an image sharing network is a ringing testament to your music? Nonetheless, they were a lot of fun! )
After a short interval (in Switzerland, even the gigs are efficient), the lights dimmed, and Yann Tiersen took the stage to a monologue from Aidan Moffat. Hearing a thick Scottish accent was surprisingly comforting after almost two months out of the UK, and not what you expect when you're going to see a French musician at a show in German speaking Switzerland.
Yann and his band went on to perform most of his new album, "∞", with a few older compositions thrown in between, creating an interesting mix of avant-garde and electronica. The band seemed to switch between instruments with every song, and Yann himself was constantly up and down between piano, guitar, violin, and melodica. The show itself managed to strike the perfect balance between theatrical and understated. Lights and stage setting were co-ordinated perfectly to create a great atmosphere, which culminated in an amazing violin solo:
Sur Le Fil, from his 1998 album Le Phare, is better known for featuring in the Amelie soundtrack, and was a big crowd pleaser. After a generous encore, the house lights came up at 11pm on the dot (Switzerland!) and the audience headed back out into the real world.
Have you heard "∞" yet? Let me know in the comments!


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Ars Technica: Boston University researchers have published a new paper which finds that since 1990, publicly traded companies have lost a total of $500 billion because of lawsuits brought by "non-practicing entities," aka "patent trolls." In the last four years, companies have lost an average of $83 billion per year, which the study's authors say is equal to more than a quarter of U.S. industrial research and development spending.
In order to determine the losses for their study, the researchers examined the impact 1,630 patent troll lawsuits had on the market cap of those being sued. The median loss was $20.4 million, and the mean was $122 million.
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I've been busy these days and I couldnt have time to post anything new. Today I want to show you one of my favourite looks we could enjoy in the fashion shows in NY, Milan and Paris... Hope you like them!
Ermenegildo Zerna
If your office was high in the Dolemites, this would be your winter wardrobe—a collection of plush gray flannel suits, nipped and tucked just so, paired with a range of dark knit shirts and rich cashmere ties. And what about casual Friday? It's got that covered too, with its thick turtlenecks and shearling-lined leather bombers.
Aspirational monasticism. Squint a bit and you can see that albino dude from The Da Vinci Code wearing these garments: slim suits in priestly black, shirts in white, monk sandals re-done in patent leather that can be worn with a gold crown-of-thorns necklace, as well as spandex tights and skirt-shorts that are perfect for concealing a cincture.
Bottega Veneta
String ties, pompadours, snap-brim fedoras, thick-soled brogues with white socks and upturned cuffs, double-breasted wool blazers in black, purple, and red, cut loose to let you swagger in style. This season, it's the Bottega Man as part Teddy Boy, part Jerry Lee Lewis, and 100 percent hell-raiser.
Alexander McQueen
An entirely printed collection—of suits, leather coats, bank-heist ski masks, even shoes. Some of the prints are on the dark side like a pile of human skulls and bones, some simply puzzling. You could try to make sense of it all, or just accept it as McQueen being his usual subversive, brilliant, mischievous, visionary self.
Neil Barret
Let's see, are you in the mood for your black wool peacoat, or is it more of a leather-jacket day? Not to worry. Neil Barrett has all your schizo style needs covered. He fuses fabrics (and lapels and collars) together in a broad selection of precisely tailored outerwear. And just as the individual pieces are cut-and-paste jobs, so is the collection itself, half of which looks as if Neil tossed it in the washer and dryer, producing a run of a crumpled-and-creased charcoal wool suits and black leather coats.
What's French for "clothes for rich young dudes"? In other words, suits that at first look remind you of your own stuff (i.e., there's nothing fashion-y here), but when you look closer, you see the differences: they're suits that are cut more French and youthful than American (i.e., slim and tight and shuzzhed up with a wallet chain.) And Hermès being Hermès, it's all about the insane craftsmanship. Especially when it comes to the leathers and other skins, their specialty. Like in the shoes and croc jackets and suede coats. Just the thing you want to be wearing when you are having brunch on Sunday and ordering a $30 bellini.
Simon Spurr
Not every stylish American guy wants to walk around these days in a sack suit, looking like JFK or an extra on Mad Men. Some dapper gents out there aspire to something a bit more...British, a bit more rakish. And for that they can turn to expat Simon Spurr, he of the double-breasted everything (topcoats, peacoats, snug leather jackets), tight-as-a-corset three-piece suits, and black jeans as trim as a tailored trouser. In a sense, exactly what you'd expect from an Englishman in New York.
Picture Robert Evans's life in the swinging '70s—jetting from Palm Springs to Gstaad to a red-carpet moment—and then picture his suitcase. The Gucci man is a man on the move, and one dressed for any locale. Slimmer-cut wool suits in camel and gray for the office; navy blazers for the club, paired with iconic bit loafers; chunky wrap sweaters for in front of the fire. Then throw in some fur, a corduroy safari suit, and some extra-lush blazers in magenta and ruby for all those other moments in a man's life, and it's showtime.
John Galliano
Let's just say, Not so...elementary. As always, Galliano crafts a multi-act drama. (Spoiler alert: Important plot information follows!) There's Sherlock Holmes (well-cut trenches) meets Edwardian dandy (slick, elegant, eight-button double-breasted suits)
Giorgio Armani
Velvet pants and sports jackets, berets, Cossack coats, shawl collars. A mostly muted palette of gray, black, tan, and white. As always, Giorgio Armani knows what he likes, and gives you plenty of ways to see it.
This season, Mrs. Prada takes all the best pieces in a man's closet and does them in her own inimitable way: navy and gray suits; camel sport coats paired with pale blue or pink shirts; moleskin topcoats with thick-knit collars; form-fitting peacoats. But Prada being Prada, there's always the wild and new: like topcoats in pink-gray-and-white camouflage or in a shiny, rubbery black. Clothes for a man who treasures the classics but knows he is living in the thick of the 21st century.
Everything I've written in this post have been found in this website.


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That would seem to be the case, as oil has fallen from it's record high of selling for around $145 dollars per barrel to around $95 in only two months.
The same two months that banks dealing in commodities trading and futures, like Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, Merrill Lynch and even AIG, started succumbing to their own greed, and fell into bankruptcy.
Was that temporary price hike in gasoline this Summer the last dying grasps of those speculative banks, who were going to loot the pockets of Americans for one last shot of greed fulfilled before the doors closed on their bankster operations located on Wall Street?
Even Hurricane's Gustav and Ike, who roared thru the Gulf of Mexico, causing damage to oil platforms and gasoline refineries, not only failed to drive up the price of oil, hell, it fell even further in the wake of the immense amount of damage caused by Ike to the Texas coast, where oil refineries dot the skyline.
By the time Ike roared thru, leaving devastation in its wake, a financial tsunami had roared over Wall Street, sending many of those speculators scurrying to the door, banished from their pirate's cove to seek shelter elsewhere.
By either closing down their operations or going into receivership, it looks like the massive swindle of the American public thru speculation in the price of oil and gasoline has been put on hold, for now.
Except the transfer of wealth from the general public to those Wall Street hucksters has taken on a new aspect. Instead of using commodity trading as a cover for their avarice, they can now scurry over to their buds at the Federal Reserve and US Treasury Department, who have thrown open the doors to America's future, and are shoveling money to these Wall Street con artists in record amounts.
That's YOUR money and YOUR kids money and YOUR grandkids money being given away to the "Tribe."
If not for the benefit of computers that transfer that wealth in digits, these modern day Blackbeards would have to use 80 ton dump trucks to haul off all of that loot.
When it's all said and done, the dollar will be so worthless, it will be used as toilet paper.
That's when a new currency, like the Amero, will be introduced.
You'll have to trade in your dollars for the Amero and be told that since they are worthless, be sure to bring in all of your gold and silver, including wedding rings, to get the new Amero.
Once the Amero is established, the same thieves, liars and con artists who fucked over the dollar will begin again their next con game for the upcoming generation of fools.


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Baltimore, Maryland Haunted Houses has been a terror for the ones who went through the dark path of the haunted houses of Maryland. It can be called as the heart of the darkness where you will have a diversity of attractions which may never experience before as every moment in the darkness the terror, horror, fearsome will make you scream and make your body shiver like never before. The haunted houses bring the horror live with its some of its scariest monsters which anyone must have ever experienced which makes your heart beat faster, which increase your inner fear more than ever felt with adding scariest attractions. Explore and experience the fear and horror brought to life and making it more fearful and spooky than ever
Baltimore Maryland Haunted House - Bennett's Curse Haunted Attractions
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Haunted Houses can be found across America and Hauntworld strives to rate and review the best and scariest Haunted Attractions in America. Now we features one of the best haunted houses in Baltimore Maryland not far from Washington DC called Bennett's Curse. We take a long look at a haunted house which has been featured on national TV and is declared the scariest haunted house in Maryland !!!
To Learn more about Baltimore Maryland's, Bennett's Curse visit their websit below:
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Marlyand Haunted Houses can be found here at www.Hauntworld.com where we rate and review haunted attractions in Maryland and across the World.
As I approached Bennett's Curse Haunted Attraction in Baltimore Maryland, I could already hear the screams from inside. Bennett's Curse consists of 3 individual shows under one roof. The main show has always been the House of the Vampyres, their flagship show and one that carries their primary theme. Entering the queue, you are instantly transported out of this world and into a realistic and well thought out medieval courtyard. Everything from film quality rustic buildings, a castle gateway with massive sliding wood doors, and a soundtrack of epic & haunting music lends to the feel of an actual haunted medieval village. As you enter under a gigantic, animated dragon, you are whisked away into a frightening world of talented & aggressive actors and tight theming. It's no secret that Bennett's Curse is a notoriously scary haunted house, and they live up to their reputation. The placement of the actors and their skill at disguise is one of the best examples we've seen in any haunted house. Inside most scenes, there's no clue of an oncoming scare or notion of a concealed hiding place, until it's it too late. Then instantly, the actors are right up on you. Whether overhead, emerging from dark corners, or blending in with the scenery, their actors use the distraction of lighting, sound, and the use of animatronics to assist them with a perfectly timed scare. Their amazing costumes were elaborate & detailed with the best collection of silicone masks, many even custom made for the theme. Some actors wore real armor pieces showing their dedication to the show.
Bennett's Curse Haunted House is known for their incredible collection of amazing props and large animatronics, many custom and all very unique. From the large Necromancer monster to older classics such as the winged El Diablo creatures, they have more than a dozen of the largest and most impressive large scale animated demons, vampires and other monsters in the country, all so beautifully blended into the scenery. Many scenes have props hanging in your path such as hanging vampire bats, severed heads, even bloodied and freshly tortured bodies. There are so many custom props in Bennett's Curse not found anywhere else. The costumes on the props blended so well with the actors it was hard to tell them apart, all part of the Bennett's diabolical scheme.
Upon surviving the House of the Vampyres, you are now cleverly led into the next phase of the Bennett's Curse experience…a 3D attraction called Zombie Kingdom in 3D. We've seen dozens of 3D attractions from all over the world, most with clown themes, but this was the first all zombie themed 3D haunt. This alternative 3D theme was a breath of fresh air. Zombie Kingdom in 3D does an amazing job of using traditional painted wooden walls, but they also incorporate the use of many vacu-form panels and seamlessly placed props. From start to finish, the painting and level of detail were beautifully done. From the moment you enterZombie Kingdom in 3D, you feel as though you've entered a post-apocalyptic city full of zombie hordes looking for their next meal. Instead of the usual paper 3D glasses, here they use the sturdy plastic glasses. After making your way through some eye-popping scenes and a swirling vortex tunnel, you enter into a toxic waste dump with barrels leaking toxin (likely the cause for all the zombie mayhem). Next, is a zombie infested mechanic shop (my favorite 3D scene of all time) complete with car parts, hanging chains, zombie actor in painted overalls and a couple cars including one that lunges towards you before a loud blast of air scares everyone. Some other memorable scenes were the skull halls, the springy bridge in the forest and the playground engulfed in flames with zombie children, an extremely obese zombie mother and a zombie father enjoying a severed leg for lunch. The actors were top-notch at blending in even with the abundance of black light. My favorite was probably the zombie girl on the playground swing instilling fear in all who pass.
The final part of Bennett's Curse is their popular Sanctuary of Insanity haunted attraction. Here they don't use many of the sophisticated large animatronics or the use of new technology. Inside this haunt, it's back to the basics…simple old-school scares instilling fear in all who dare enter. First, The Dominion of Darkness, classic dark maze and a feature of Bennett's Curse for years, is a guest favorite with the well-timed use of flashes of light, a chilling soundtrack, and actors emerging everywhere. The actors in the DOD capitalize on a primal fear…the fear of the dark and what lurks within. Next is a classically themed asylum area with roaming patients and detailed holding cells. The escaped mental patient actors strapped into straight jackets were so over the top it had guests questioning whether it's just an act or real. Next inside the Sanctuary of Insanity is the prison cell area. But instead of traditional prison cells, this was a confusing labyrinth of metal cell walls, ear shattering heavy metal music and the heavy use of fog & strobe lights. The hard core sound & environment ramps up the tension for fear. Actors were literally hanging upside down and standing over top of guests as they pass. The actors disorient their prey leading them down dead end parts of the maze and directly into the claws of yet another aggressive actor waiting to strike. As one rambling guest described it to me, "It feels like you're hopelessly lost and that you will never escape, and panic starts to set in until you finally find yourself out of the maze but instead into a foggy path with the familiar, haunting sounds of the chainsaw, and that's when I knew it was time to RUN!"
After catching breath, guests can celebrate making it out alive of Maryland and Washington DC area's best haunted attraction, Bennett's Curse! The combination of the three shows and a nice mix of themes really helps create an overall memorable experience. Bennett's Curse is truly one of the best Haunted Attractions in the nation and deserves all the accolades it receives each year. We can't wait to see how Bennett's Curse continues to grow and evolves in the future. One thing is for certain though, it will be a treat for anyone brave enough to enter the now legendary Bennett's Curse Haunted House.
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Maryland Haunted Houses have grown over the years to feature some really amazing haunted houses some of which have been featured on Travel Channel. Several years ago when we visited haunted houses in Baltimore, Maryland the haunted houses in Maryland where not many, very few in fact but now its one of the haunted house hotbeds of America. On Hauntworld.com you will find every type of haunted houses in Maryland from a haunted hayride, haunted house, Halloween Attractions, ghost tours, to paranormal ghost hunting. Read all about the best and scariest haunted houses in the state of Maryland here at Hauntworld.com
There are a couple really cool haunted houses that stand out in the Baltimore area such as Bennetts Curse or Creepywoods. The great thing about haunted houses in Baltimore Maryland is the close proximity to other cities like Philadelphia or different parts of PA putting you in arms reach of some of the biggest haunted houses in America. Baltimore is also close to Washington, DC another massive city which loves to attend haunted houses in Maryland.
Find the best and scariest haunted houses, real haunts, Halloween attractions, Hayrides and more near or in or around the Baltimore Maryland area.
As with many ships, many lives came to an end and many men lost the battle onboard and which causing several hauntings. The USS Constellation was the name of the ship and it was the very last of the all-sail warship to be built by the United States Navy. This magestic ship performed greatly from 1854 through the Civil War. It has been reported of ghostly figures being seen and yet other report of hearing horrific noises. The paranormal feeling and sctivity and very strong and yet the history of this amazing ship is one that will live in the hearts of many men forever. It has now been restored and is now open for tours to the public
One place that Baltimore is known for that is sure to scare you is the home of fear legend himself, Edgar Allen Poe. Poe lived here from 1832 to 1835 and during that short time he wrote one of his best first horror stories, "Berenice." Poe died in 1849, but the fascination lives on.
You can visit where Edgar Allen Poe was buried at the famous Westminister Church Cemetery. Some of these famous men are General Samuel Smith, who helped organize the defense of Baltimore in the War of 1812, and the Secretary of War under George Washington and John Adams, Colonel James McHenry, after whom Fort McHenry was named. On Halloween you will find many fans gathered for an evening of readings, complete with tours of the catacombs under the church. Both the house and cemetery are located in the western side of downtown Baltimore.
Another attraction that you just do not want to miss when you are in Baltimore is the Fright Fest event that happens every October at Six Flags America. Here you will whitness the park you love to have fun at transform into a spooky and haunted playground that is fun for both kids and adults! Come and experience all the excitment you can handle from gosts, goblins, haunted attractions and live entertainment! This is by far the biggest Halloween even in Baltimore and you don't want to miss a minute of it!
In additional there are many ghost tours, and other real haunted house places throughout Maryland. Find the best haunted houses and more here at www.Hauntworld.com
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If you visit a haunted house in your area please come back and rate and review your experience.


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Lord Selsdon on "the Commonwealth's shared goals in democracy and development":
Lord Selsdon: In the debate on the Queen's Speech I made certain suggestions. I have learnt in your Lordships' House that if you want to get anything done at all it takes 10 to 15 years, like some good wines. So I have used what I call the "rule of thumb". It is extremely useful. If you want to know where you are when you are sailing with a rather bad map, you put your thumb on the coastline and stay outside the width of your thumb. If you want to know where and how deep to plant things on land, wherever it may be, you stick your thumb in the ground. If you want to know how far away you are from other people—for example, from the noble Lord, Lord Luce, although I am not allowed to gesture in your Lordships' House—you hold up your thumb and shut one eye, and you will see that it will move to the right. You work out how many fingers that is, and that will tell you how far offshore you are.Immediately after the words "how offshore you are", the camera in the chamber cut to the aforementioned Lord Luce just as he said very clearly to the Peer next to him, "Is this relevant?"
The theme I want to adopt today is to state further that when you look at the Commonwealth, you should first of all look at it from space. (etc)[Hansard]
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The Sorrell College of Business Annual Student Research Showcase is a student research competition designed to encourage original research at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
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I love my DELL laptop I do research and stay connected even if im not home.
I notice that Dell Inspiron 6000's wide screen than on most other 15.4-inch displays thanks to its WUXGA resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels. In fact, I can work with higher-resolution photographs, more spreadsheet columns, and more tiled documents simultaneously on the Inspiron 6000 than I can on some 17-inch wide screens.


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I love having some of my meals organised before the week starts, it puts me on the right track and saves money. This weekend I made enough bread for the week ahead, as well as wholemeal banana bread for snacks. Breakfast each day will be porridge, cooked in bulk and portioned into containers. Porridge is one of the cheapest breakfasts you can make, each portion costs only cents.
I've added small handfuls of sunflower seeds and sliced almonds (both cheap) to each portion. Each morning I will add frozen berries (you can use any type of fruit, this is just something I had in the freezer) and a frozen cube of cream to each container, and will microwave for a minute or two before I head to work (I eat once at my desk).
I make my porridge with water so a cube of cream, coconut cream or milk adds flavour without being expensive. And because it's only about a tablespoons worth, it's not unhealthy. I buy cream or coconut cream when it's on special and freeze it in half-portions of an ice cube tray, and store in a container in the freezer.
Makes it go so much further. First day back at work tomorrow after the Christmas break!