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PaymentsHere are the ways how you can pay for the ordered item.
1) Payment by PayPal/Credit Card
The procedure is very simple, all you need is to select desired goods, proceed to check-out, select PayPal or Credit Card payment method and you will be forwarded to the PayPal web-invoice page, where you will be able to pay securely either with your personal PayPal account or your Credit Card.
2) Wire transfer.
A wire transfer can be made from one bank account to another bank account or through a transfer of cash at a cash office. Please, check whether goods are available on our stocks before transfer. Contact our managers to get a pro forma invoice for payment.
Information for transfer:
Bank: Barclays
Sort code:205304
Bank account number: 93146502
Recipient: Inksystem-UK LTD
Address: Unit 7, Carbery Enterprise Park, 26 White Hart Lane, London N17 8DP
Title transfer: Order No.(please give your order number)
Amount of transfer: 120.55 GBP (specify the amount that you pay)
3) Pay on the spot.
You pay in cash when you receive your goods at our office in London or make payment on delivery in the post office (available for residents of the UK).
4) Payment via Western Union
To pay over WU please contact the respective office directly for your invoice.
* For wholesale purchases, please, contact us separately.
We warrant reliability and stability of INKSYSTEM ™ products.
Products of INKSYSTEM ™ are famous for their reliability and safety, low printingprice,and cost-effective ink-jet printing.
The guarantee applies to the products delivered to Mainland Europe as well as Ireland, Iceland, and Great Britain.
Warrantyfor INKSYSTEM ™products
The maximum warranty period for INKSYSTEM ™ products ranges from 12 to 24 months * from the date of purchase. The warranty period for each item is indicated in the description box on the website.
The warranty repair of INKSYSTEM ™ products is free of charge (for INKSYSTEMcustomers).
The warranty applies to the products
- purchased in INKSYSTEM ™ store chain;
- purchased on the website of the INKSYSTEM ™ online store (www.ink-system.co.uk).
For getting warranty services, the following conditions of INKSYSTEM ™ productsoperation must be observed:
- When receiving products, check that the warranty card isfilledproperly;
- Keep a check / invoice, which must be presented at the acquisition date;
- comply with the conditions written on the label, in the manualwhich comes with the product;
- Avoid mechanical damage during the product operation, such as cracks, dents, scratches, etc.;
- In case of damage or equipment operation errors, pleasecontact INKSYSTEM Service Center as soon as possible. If necessary, send the goods to the address of the service center of INKSYSTEM:
INKSYSTEM-UK LTDServiceCenter
Unit 7, Carbery Enterprise Park,
36 White Hart Lane,
London N17 8DP
Tel.: +44 (020) 33 02 02 55
Skype: sklad.inksystemuk
E-mail: email@example.com
• Damages or defects caused by the consumer;
• Damages caused by natural disasters;
• Defects caused by exposure of heat or foreign objects, fluids, or insects in the inner parts;
• Damages caused by negligence in operating conditions (in contrast to the recommendations contained in the User`s Guide).
Warranty is not valid if:
• The product has mechanical damages such as fragments, parts, cracks, scratches, etc.;
• The identifiers have been removed or it is not possible to determine ownership of INKSYSTEM ™ (absence of additional notes, labels, etc.);
• The article has already been repaired, or inner parts have been replaced;
• The product was incorrectly installed by the user;
• The problem wascaused by natural disasters, accidents, willful negligence of a consumer or a third party;
• The client uses not INKSYSTEM ™ ink;
• Printing limit of 25,000 prints has been exceeded.
Warranty for not INKSYSTEM ™ products
The client can use warranty provided by the manufacturer.
NOTE: Warranty cases are described by the manufacturer.
To make use of the warranty, please contact INKSYSTEM Service Center:
Tel.: +44 (020) 33 02 02 55
Skype: sklad.inksystemuk
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
You can contact INKSYSTEM company management directly via the following e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
• warranty period depends on the product type
Loyalty Programme from INKSYSTEM Company is specially designed for our customers – that is, first of all, gratitude for your trust.
INKSYSTEM® Loyalty Programme means granting discounts for regular customers of the company. According to the programme, when making the first purchase in web-shops or in companies, which are certified partners of INKSYSTEM®, you receive a discount card that allows you to make all further purchases with 5% discount. The duration of discount card is not limited and can be applied to all certified points of INKSYSTEM®. Discount card is valid for INKSYSTEM products only.
The company provides customers with plastic discount card INKSYSTEM with id information on it. Each card has its own embossed number. The card carries the city code and serial number of the card owner. This information allows us to personalise the card and give you a discount.
Discount cards are an essential component of INKSYSTEM® loyalty programme and are issued when receiving the order. To get a card, a customer must fill in a questionnaire in the representative office of the company.
When ordering through an online shop, you can request a discount card by filling in a form.
Discount programme from INKSYSTEM Company allows you to receive additional savings when buying our products. We care about provided services to meet all your requirements and you to be always pleased with the quality of our products!
Epson Stylus Office BX305FW Plus
This entry-level 4-in-1 is big on affordability and flexibility, making it ideal for small businesses that need to scan, print, copy and fax while keeping costs to a minimum.
Attention! Original cartridges are not included!
119.38£97.99 £in stock
Epson Stylus Office BX305FW Plus with CISS
Buying a printer together with CISS is economically sound. Continuous Ink Supply System by INKSYSTEM ensures stable and
qualitative printing and lessens your financial expenditures at the same time. While buying CISS with printer you start
saving prior to printing as the cost of the set is lower than cost of both products separately.
Advantages of CISS:
Continuous Ink Supply System is a specially constructed ink containers of high capacity that ensure printing of higher amount of imprints per one refill. Printing becomes several times cheaper because you pay for CISS only once and after that purchase inks but not plastic tanks. These facts distinguish the continuous ink supply system from cartridges while purchasing of which you have to overpay for plastic construction itself. The average cost of printing A4-format page using CISS is 0.002 EUR.
- containers of higher capacity
- the most cost-effective printing
- lower risk of printing system airing due to absence of contact between printing head and air while refill
Advantages of CISS:
- containers of higher capacity
- the most cost-effective printing
- lower risk of printing system airing due to absence of contact between printing head and air while refill
Epson Stylus Office BX305FW Plus with RC
RC (refillable cartridge) is an alternative to CISS and original cartridges. When buying refillable cartridges with a
printer you save for years ahead as you will not have to splash money at plastic container.
Advantages of RC:
Refillable cartridges are much alike genuine cartridges if consider operation principles, though they have significant advantage over the latter: you can fill RC with ink unlimited number of times and any time you want. After buying Refillable Cartridges you can start printing at once in case you have inks near at hand. As well as in situation with CISS you will feel no need to pay for plastic cartridges themselves, but only get ink when it is required. Refillable Cartridges are the best choice for those who have no space to place a CISS. Prime cost per A4-format imprint is 0.002 EUR.
- easy installation
- low cost of consumables
- saving on ink for technical reserve
Advantages of RC:
- easy installation
- low cost of consumables
- saving on ink for technical reserve
Printing Method
4-colour inkjet printer, Epson Micro Piezo print head
Nozzle Configuration
128 nozzles black / 42 nozzles for each colour (cyan, magenta, yellow)
Droplet Size
3pl with Variable-sized Droplet Technology
Document A4 (mono/colour)
Up to 34ppm/ up to 15ppm*2
Print Speed Draft Monochrome
Up to 34ppm*2
Print Speed Draft Colour
Up to 15ppm*2
Print Resolution
5, 760 x 1, 440 dpi (with Variable-Sized Droplet Technology)
Scan Speed Black A4
300dpi 2.2msec/line, 600dpi 7.0msec/line
Scan Speed Colour A4
300dpi 7.5msec/line, 600dpi 13.1msec/line
Scanning Technology
A4 flatbed colour image scanner
Sensor Type
Optical Resolution
1, 200 x 2, 400dpi
Type of Fax
Walk-up mono and colour fax capability
PC Fax
Yes (transmission only)
Fax Speed
Up to 33.6kbps
Fax Resolution
Standard (200x100, Fine (200x200), Photo (200x200 with error diffusion)
Fax Error Correction Mode
CCITU/ITU Group3 fax with error correction mode
Fax Speed Dials Max
60 names and numbers
Group Dial
Fax Page Memory
Up to 180 page (ITU-T No.1 chart)
Fax Transmission Speed
Approx. 3 seconds per page
Hi-speed USB - compatible with the USB 2.0 specification
Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Epson Connect
Epson iPrint
Wi-Fi security protocols
WEP – 64bit, WEP – 128bit, WPA – PSK (TKIP) – compliant with WPA2, WPA – PSK (AES) – compliant with WPA2
Paper input (standard/maximum)
120 sheets A4 plain paper
Media Size
A4, Letter, Legal, 20x25cm, 13x20cm, 13x18cm, 10x15cm, 9x13cm, 100x148mm, A5, A6, B5, 16:9 wide size, Envelopes: No.10, DL, C6
Print Margin
0mm top, left, right, bottom via custom settings in printer driver. Otherwise 3mm top, left, right, bottom
Automatic Document Feeder
Black - T1281; Cyan - T1282; Magenta; T1283; Yellow - T1284
Apple Series
Black - T1291; Cyan - T1292; Magenta; T1293; Yellow - T1294
Power Consumption
Approx. 15W (standalone copying, ISO/IEC24712 Letter), Approx. 3.7W (sleep mode), ENERGY STAR qualified
Standard Warranty
1 year
Optional Warranty
3 years subject to availability
Dimensions W x D x H
460 x 411 x 235mm
7.1 kg (excluding ink cartridges and power cable)
Operating Systems
Windows XP / XP-x64 / Vista / 7, Mac OS 10.4.11 or later
Epson Easy Photo Print, Epson Event Manager, Presto! PageManager 9
Standards Compliance
ENERGY STAR qualified
LCD Screen
2-line text
Look also:
Epson Stylus Office BX320FW
Epson Stylus Office BX535WD
Number of colors:
dye-based ink "INKSYSTEM" (South Korea), 4 colors 130 ml
Material of CISS:
2 years
Country of origin:
South Korea
the same as original
Numbers of original cartridges:
I loved this product and CISS very accurate and do not interfere in work. It is cool that the ink tanks can be refilled without stopping the process of printing. Now I have much less waste. This means additional saving of both time and effort and money of course. I am fully satisfied with my purchase and I would never change Office BX305FW for anything else.
|Eloise ,Camden 16/01/2013, 14:10
excl. ink and shipping price
You have chosen Epson Stylus Office BX305FW Plus


text: Helping Kansas City's homeless youth to succeed is a priority for Gould Evans and the STEAM Studio. Equipping them with life skills and career training to help them move past their current situation is a responsibility we find important for our community. Whether we are teaching them the basics of coding or programming, teaching them how to design a room on Google Sketchup, or inspiring them to think of all the possibilities they have in front of them for a brighter future, it's our joy to be able to partner with them.

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Why I hate Barca
Football supporters are an irrational bunch, myself as much as anyone. Barça are playing Inter tonight, they're going to lose and I'll be delighted when they do. I hate Barça, I hate the way the press never miss an opportunity … Continue reading


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For my color scheme I chose Blushing Bride and Mint Macaron. Don't they look like yummy ice cream flavors?
I started by cutting both Blushing Bride and Mint Macaron card stock 4.25 x 11". After determining that I would use the Blushing Bride for the liner and the Mint Macaron for the outer cut piece, I scored the Blushing Bride liner at 2 1/8" and 7 5/8". Because the Mint Macaron needed to surround the Blushing Bride piece, I scored at 2 1/8" and 7 3/4" to allow for the extra bulk.
The Big Shot was used to die cut each end of the scored Mint Macaron card base, after carefully positioning each die with the thin trimming die in place to cut a nice edge. Using a dryer sheet under my card stock worked well to catch all the little pieces and allow me to quickly get on with the rest of my card making.
Next, I placed the die cut Mint Macaron piece over the Blushing Bride piece and laid it on my cutting pad at an angle. I lined up the thin trimming die with the cut edge of the Mint Macaron and then used Washi Tape to tape the die in place over the Blushing Bride card liner. This ensured that I would get a nice cut end that matched the one on the Mint Macaron card base. I removed the Mint Macaron and cut the Blushing Bride liner.
Using Mint Macaron, I stamped the paired sentiments from the Birthday Blossoms stamp set on a piece of Watercolor paper. I then stamped the blossoms between the sentiments using Basic Black Archival ink.
One the ink was dry, I used my Kuretake Water Pen with Blushing Bride reinker to watercolor the blossoms. I dried this thoroughly with my Heat Tool and then used Fast Fuse to adhere it inside the card base.
Using Fast Fuse, I adhered the Blushing Bride ribbon from the now retired Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit to the back of the card and then tied it in a bow at the front to complete the card.
Drop me a comment below if you visit my blog–I'd love to hear from you!


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Intricate Flower Tiara in 14k Gold Plate - Phoenix is a truly stunning tiara. Brilliant cut solitaire stones are set in a sparkling centre floral diadem, surrounded by intricate patterns of flowers, leaves and vines all adorned with dazzling cut crystal beads to give added depth and shine. Pheonix is a dramatic accessory, perfect for brides wanting a spectacular tiara to match a fairytale gown. The headband has been plated in 14K gold & the detailing uses Swarovski Crystals which have been specially cut as diamonds with clear beads added to give extra sparkle. Measures approx. 5cm at the highest point. This design is available in silver - see Glory
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On February 9th, Alex went on his 2nd grade field trip to the Houston Zoo.
Here are a few pictures from the day...
Here are a few pictures from the day...
the prairie dog tunnels
the swans statue
feeding the giraffes
the fish tunnel
and selfies!
The weather was perfect that day & the pokestops were a plenty! Which all made for a super fun field trip!!


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What Free Radicals Really Do To Your Body
If you're one who regularly seeks out the latest and greatest in health, fitness and nutrition information, you've likely heard the phrase "free radicals" tossed around, oftentimes in conjunction with the term "antioxidants". In fact, many health food manufacturers swear that their shakes, smoothies, vitamins, and other supplements will defend the body against these 'boogeyman' chemicals.
And, of course, this leads to billions and billions of dollars in sales to consumers seeking optimal wellness in a glass or bottle.
Related Article: Supplements Are No Substitute for Good Nutrition
In spite of widespread use of the phrase, there are many people who haven't a clue as to what free radicals actually means. So, before you pick up your next antioxidant-rich supplement at your local health food store, here's some need to know information about free radicals, particularly as they relate to antioxidants.
What Exactly Are Free Radicals?
Free radicals are naturally occurring chemicals produced whenever the body metabolically converts macronutrients (carbohydrates, fat, and protein) to energy. This essentially means that free radicals can form during any and all normal bodily processes, even the sheer act of breathing.
Related Article: Three Key Essentials of Healthy Eating
But it doesn't stop there.
Exposures to environmental toxins like tobacco smoke, ultraviolet rays, and air pollution can also cause free radicals to form.
Under normal circumstances, the body is able to counterbalance free radical formation through a combination of its own natural antioxidant defenses as well as antioxidants supplied by the diet. As such, production of these chemicals doesn't typically lead to illness or health problems.
When Do Free Radicals Become a Problem?
Although free radical production is a normal and inevitable process, problems arise when excessive amounts start to buildup in the body. This holds true especially for oxygen-based free radicals (reactive oxygen species), as they are highly reactive and closely associated with damage to cells, tissues, and organs of the body.
Most, if not all, chronic (non-communicable) diseases are in some way or another linked to an increased presence of free radicals (oxidative stress), including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, degenerative diseases, and inflammatory disorders. Such diseases usually manifest themselves when the body's antioxidant defense mechanisms are overwhelmed due to impairment or when there's an insufficient amount of dietary antioxidants.
How Can Free Radicals Best Be Controlled?
Excessive free radical production is best controlled through a combination of physical activity and diet. Moderate aerobic exercise, resistance training, and other forms of physical activity have been shown to greatly enhance the body's natural antioxidant defense system. This ensures internal balance between free radicals and antioxidants.
And then there are dietary antioxidants, which primarily exert their effects by scavenging free radicals in ways that hinder excess accumulation in the body.
Numerous vitamins (A, E, and C), minerals (copper, selenium, and zinc), and phytonutrient compounds (carotenoids, flavonoids, and polyphenols) possess powerful antioxidant properties. Such antioxidants can be found in a variety of different foods across all the major food groups.
Related Article: Micronutrients: The Nutritional Building Blocks for Good Health
The Net Net
Free radicals are a natural part of life. However, there's nothing natural about the serious health problems they can cause when left unchecked. You can significantly lower your risk of developing free radical-related health problems and diseases by regularly engaging in physical activity and incorporating a diet that's nutritionally balanced with foods from all the major food groups.
Despite worldwide marketing of free radical-fighting supplements, most people can naturally improve their body's antioxidant capacity with such healthy lifestyle practices. Still, in addition to physical activity and exercise behaviors, it's also important to make an all-out effort to reduce your exposure to tobacco smoke and other free radical-promoting environmental toxins whenever possible.
Related Article: A Simple Guide to Eating Sensibly
Learn how you can achieve and maintain good health with physical activity and sensible eating. Get your copy of Leaving Your Fat Behind today!
Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Any reader who is concerned about his or her health should contact a physician for advice.
Before starting an exercise training program you should first make sure that exercise is safe for you. If you are under the age of 55 years and generally in good health, it is probably safe for you to exercise. However, if you are over 55 years of age and/or have any health problems, be sure to consult with your physician before starting an exercise training program.


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The Leipziger Klinikum St. Georg has set up a very special service for the parents of sick or preterm infants: Via Internet you can watch your newborn child from home around the clock. This is made possible by webcams in the NICU as well as secure online access solution based on Citrix technologies. The so-called "cuddle View TV" can be made from any location and be retrieved on any device. Even on an iPad or smartphone, parents can always see live images of their new family member.
The Klinikum St. Georg in Leipzig is one of the oldest hospitals in Germany: In 2012 it celebrates its 800th anniversary. Today the St. George Group of companies include the two hospital sites Eutritzsch and Grünau in Leipzig, the specialist hospital Hubertusburg in Wermsdorf and more than 20 specialist clinics and other healthcare facilities. The Group currently has around 1,700 beds and day hospital places in hospitals, in rehabilitation, in forensic as well as in medical and social dormitories. Approximately 43,000 patients are treated annually.
In 2006, the St. George Group created a new organization that bundled together all its IT departments into a separate subsidiary, the St. Georg IT company. The 24 employees of the company have since initiated and implemented a number of new IT projects - from the widespread introduction of the hospital information system i.s.h.med to the virtualization and consolidation of IT systems: "We want to grow our IT infrastructure step by step in a strategic development in order to better support the internal processes in the future, "says Thomas Werchau, CEO of St. Georg IT company.
An important aspect is the central provision of user desktops. In order to minimize the administrative overhead and to better manage the geographically dispersed group of companies, it will replace the existing client PCs at many IT workstations with thin clients. The default desktop with all core applications will no longer run locally on the device, but will be made available via a central Citrix XenApp infrastructure in the data center. With the IT service provider COMPAREX IT the hospital developed a solution concept, which is now being put into practice. "By the end of 2012, we plan to move about 1,000 of our 1,500 IT jobs on the new model," says Thomas Werchau.
Standardization and centralization are important strategies for optimizing the efficiency of the IT infrastructure. "In the medical field, there are many technical features we definitely need to take into consideration", he adds. Therefore, the IT organization is cooperating with the departments in order to develop solutions that really prove themselves in everyday life.
One of these suggestions came from the Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Medicine head, Prof. Eva Robel-Tillig. The medical examiner is responsible for the neonatal intensive care unit - the so-called preemies station. It looks after newborns who were born too early into the world or suffer from diseases. For parents, this is a very difficult situation: As they can't take their newborn child with them and usually only see them for a few hours a day.
The chief physician explained this problem to the IT specialists and reported on an innovative approach, which was first tested in the United States. Several hospitals offer parents the opportunity watch their premature baby around the clock via a webcam. Accompanying studies confirmed that this approach has a very positive effect on the mother-child relationship. Those responsible therefore decided to implement such an offer in the St. Georg Hospital.
First, the neonatal intensive care unit of the Children's Hospital had been equipped with cameras for the project called "Cuddle View TV". The webcams were inconspicuously recessed into the ceiling and are directed at each crib and are easy to operate and adjust by the nursing staff. So the nurses can, for example, zoom in on the newborns faces. On a monitor in the ward the nurses can see all the video images at once and thus have an additional way to monitor the little patients in the ward.
"The big challenge for us, however, was how to make the camera images accessible outside of the clinic," says Martin Schmeisser, project manager in the St. Georg IT company. The first idea was to make each video stream as a Web service via a password-protected Internet site. However, this method failed because there were too many ambiguities on what devices the parents would be using. In order to view the video image in the browser, the parents would have to use not only a specific version of Internet Explorer on their computer - it would also have been necessary to enable additional functions and to install plug-ins. "The creation of a multi-page user manual made it clear very quickly that we would technically overwhelm the user," says Martin Schmeisser.
Therefore, the IT organization developed, in cooperation with COMPAREX IT consulting, an alternative access concept for the "Cuddle View TV". Technologically this builds on existing Citrix XenApp infrastructure in the hospital. For each of the six cameras, an adapted Internet Explorer with the required ActiveX settings was installed on a XenApp server. The user can access these centrally deployed application from any device with an internet connection and does not have to configure their system to its own Web browser.
To comply with all data protection requirements, the webcam access is hedged several times. Parents of premature babies receive a username, a password and a hardware token for user authentication from the hospital. With their personal login and the randomly generated PIN code they then log on to a specific web address. Only after a successful login, you can see the program icon, which will start the camera connection to their child.
The entire flow of data between the client computer and the webcam application running on an XenApp server, is encrypted by the network component NetScaler VPX Citrix. "This is basically the same technology that we also use to securely connect mobile users and home offices to our network," said Martin Schmeisser. The highlight of the solution: The user can view the video images of their newborn not only on a Windows PC, but also on the Apple notebooks, iPads or even on smartphones. To access with an iPad or smartphone you only need to download the free Citrix Receiver app.
"With Citrix technology, we were able to implement a solution that was not only simple to operate, but can also be exploited from any device. There is no other hospital in Germany that has video transmission on iPad and Smartphone."
Cuddly view TV was very positively received by the parents of preterm infants. The Webcams run around the clock - so parents can have a look at their child at any time day or night. Only during a treatment or avisit is a still image displayed. The Citrix HDX technology provides high quality video stream by optimizing the transmission protocol, the live images of the webcam can be viewed easily even over cellular connections.
Today, not only can the parents watch the newborn, but the whole family. For example, brothers and sisters who are not yet allowed to visit the station have the opportunity to establish a first contact with the newborn. Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Robel-Tillig emphasized the great advantages of the new solution for those concerned: "That means that the newborn can be integrated by the webcam transmission in to the family, although it is spending a lot of time in the hospital. A significant factor in this early binding phase. No-one should fear that parents will no longer come to see their children in the clinic. Our experience shows that especially the mothers still prefer to visit their children in person. But the computer connection is another important contact possibilities," said Robel-Tillig. Thomas Werchau is also proud of the project that the St. Georg IT has provided society with COMPAREX in a relatively short period of time: "The Cuddly view TV shows an example of how we can create real added value for patients and relatives with innovations, It's also nice that we didn't had to develop a completely new solution for the implementation. Instead, we use as a base the same Citrix technologies that will help us with the optimization of our internal IT infrastructure."
Citrix (NASDAQ:CTXS) is a leader in mobile workspaces, providing virtualization, mobility management, networking and cloud services to enable new ways to work better. Citrix solutions power business mobility through secure, personal workspaces that provide people with instant access to apps, desktops, data and communications on any device, over any network and cloud. This year Citrix is celebrating 25 years of innovation, making IT simpler and people more productive. With annual revenue in 2013 of $2.9 billion, Citrix solutions are in use at more than 330,000 organizations and by over 100 million users globally. Learn more at www.citrix.com.
Copyright © 2015 Citrix Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Citrix, XenDesktop, XenServer, HDX and FlexCast are trademarks of Citrix Systems Inc., or a subsidiary thereof, and are or may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


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Lego's and Prayers
Over the years my kiddos have compiled a pretty sizable and unique collection of Lego building blocks in the house. Despite our best sorting of blocks I still spend 99% of my time finding the block I need and 1% building. It's complicated, but that's ok. Lego's are not supposed to be efficient – the struggle is part of the reward in the end.
All to often we can take this Lego mentality and apply it to our relationship and communication with the Lord. It's pretty easy to do…I remember telling my kids during our bedtime prayer that they already were making God too complicated. I think our motivations are pure. We want to do our best and present ourselves well before the Lord but in the end it can cause us to be stagnant and frustrated. We'll spend 99% of our time trying to phrase our prayers "correctly" and 1% actually in prayer. Let's look at the subject of prayer and how we can keep from making this fundamental communication from being complicated.
A day at the track doesn't go by without someone stopping me to pray about something in his or her life. That's awesome. I believe in the power of prayer and we should ask for others to pray with us as community of believers. There are times though that I've been asked to pray for something because the person isn't sure how to make that prayer known to God themselves. Other times it's not related to an issue in their life, but they just want to develop a better relationship with the Lord and are not sure how to start the conversation.
If you identify with those thoughts you are definitely not alone. Praying is simply positioning your heart and attention to God and starting a conversation. If you don't have the words to say, maybe that's the best way to start the prayer by saying, "Lord, I am not sure how to pray, but this is what I am thinking about …". There is no Biblical basis that says your prayers need to be eloquent or long….in fact, it would argue the opposite.
Jesus in John 15:15 says that we are called his friends. We're not subjects striving for favor, or at risk of punishment for saying the wrong things. We are simply friends and can speak just as you would with your best of friends or spouse. This implies that when we pray we also recognize it's a two-way conversation. Be sensitive to the Lord and the Holy Spirit as He responds. It probably won't come as an audible voice, but a thought, feeling or shift that I know was something I didn't initiate.
Our goal in prayer is much more than checking off a box on a "good Christian" to-do list. This is a continual attitude of being attentive and facilitating relationship with the Lord in all seasons of life. It's in this intimacy with the Lord that we gain an understanding of His heart and nature that allows us to operate in freedom, love and hope each day.
1 John 5:14 says "This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us." Let's take hold of this promise that the Lord hears our prayers regardless of how they are phrased, and take the performance pressure off of our prayers.


text: Driving down the roads in Pensacola, when you approach a stop sign or traffic light, your foot will move to the brake pedal to slow down your car. But what happens when the brakes don't react the way you expect? Brake issues are one of the most serious problems affecting your vehicle. Do NOT ignore a warning sign of brake problems! If you are experiencing brake problems in your vehicle, call our shop to arrange a tow and a brake inspection. One symptom of an issue with your brakes is "spongy" brakes. This means that when you apply the brakes, the pedal feels squishy or soft beneath your foot. Instead of firm and consistent resistance, the brake pedal reaction is unpredictable. This is a serious condition – spongy brakes put you at increased risk for uncontrollable brakes on the road. If left unaddressed and ignored, spongy brakes can quickly cause a serious accident on the road. Spongy brakes is often a symptom of a leak in the brake system. Brake fluid should be the only thing inside the brakes, controlling the hydraulics that allow the brakes to work. If there is a leak, air can get into the system. Air in the brake system will affect the way the hydraulics works. The brakes should be a closed system. Have the brake fluids flushed and replaced periodically for optimum performance. Check the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule or call our expert technicians. If you are experiencing spongy brakes, bring your vehicle into Evans Automotive Service Center right away. Catching issues early can save money and keep your family safe on the roads in Pensacola. An inspection at the first sign of a problem can make the difference between a simple repair and a serious accident. Request an appointment for a brake inspection by calling.


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Work on visual discrimination, figure ground, visual closure, visual memory, auditory memory, visual form constancy, manual dexterity, in-hand manipulation, executive function, process skills, social interaction skills, play and leisure exploration and participation
In the box: 97 cards, 12 animals, 8 barns, animal grab bag
If you like games filled with fun pieces, check this one out. Snorta takes place in a barnyard, and the box is filled with miniature barns, whimsical barnyard animals, and matching cards. Once the action begins, it will not only look like a barnyard, it will sound like one too.
The object of the game: Be the first to get rid of all your animal cards.
Set up the game: Give each person one barn. Put all 12 animals in the bag. Each player puts his hand into the bag, takes out one animal, and places it near his barn. Shuffle and deal all cards face-down so that each player has the same amount. Set any extra cards back in the box. In turn, each player will now make the sound of his animal and place his barn over it so no one else can see it. Go around once more and each player makes the sound again to help all remember. Each player picks up his deck of cards and places them face down in one hand.
Play the game: Players take turns flipping and playing the top card from their deck. Each player will be building a pile of cards in front of him, in plain sight of all other players. Once a card is played that matches another card that is on top of someone's pile, the game comes to a stop. The two players with matching cards will race to make the sound of the other player's animal that is hidden in their barn. All other players remain silent. I am going to quote directly from the instructions here, so I don't confuse anyone:
Example - Player A, who has a pig in his barn, plays an owl card. Player E, who has a duck in his barn, already has an owl card on top of his stack of table cards. Since their cards match, Player A races to say "quack" before Player E says "oink". It is important to note that the two players who match cards make the sound of the animal in each other's barn rather than the sound of the animal on the cards.
The first of the two players involved in the match who can make the sound of the other player's hidden animal wins that match. He gives all of the cards on his pile to the other player, who adds them to the bottom of his deck. The first player to run out of cards is the winner.
Try this:
- Hold your cards in your non-dominant hand and push them off the top with the thumb. Or, place your deck on the table top and lift each card off the top to play, being careful not to slide other cards off the deck or topple the deck.
- Play with the animals and barns and practice making animals sounds before beginning the game.
- After playing the game and players are familiar with the animals, ask a player to put his hand in the bag and, without sight, feel an animal and guess which one it is. Pull it out and see if it is correct. Play until all 8 animals have been identified. Line up the 8 animal cards to look at while you are guessing if help is needed.
- Choose two animals and sort out all matching cards. Mix these cards and put the pile face-up in front of the player. Place one animal on each side of this pile to indicate which cards go where. Ask the individual to sort the cards into two piles. Pick each card off the deck without sliding others off the pile.
- Use a straw or puffer to blow small pom poms across the table and into the barns.
- Line up several cards on the table and ask the player to line up the matching animal next to the card.
- Choose one animal. Place the deck of cards, face-up, in the non-dominant hand. Push the cards off the deck one at a time, using the thumb, and sort them into two pile: 1) matches the animal or 2) does not match the animal.
- Place two or more different animal cards in a line in front of the player. Give him one animal and ask him to find the matching card.
- Play a game of memory using 24 cards (2 for each of the 12 animals).
- Play a matching game by placing all the cards face-up on the table. Present one animal and ask the player(s) to find all the matching cards.
- Scatter the animals cards on the table, face-up. Place them upside-down, sideways, and partially covered by other cards. Present the player(s) with one animal and ask them to find all the matching cards.
- Line up the eight barns and push one animal inside each.
- Sit across from the player. Line up several animals. Ask the player to memorize the order, running through the sequence verbally to help him remember. Now cover the animals with barns, the opening toward you so the player cannot see the animals inside. Name an animal or make an animal sound and ask the player to life the barn that he thinks is covering the matching animal.
- Start by naming the animals instead of making the sounds if the player has trouble remembering the sounds.
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Today's Spontaneous Organizing mission from Becky was the closet - long hanging items.
My husband hogs our closet.
I'm a SAHM so I don't require the amount of clothing he has, but he does have to share some of the long hanging space with me. I keep trying to get him to realize that, but he has a tendency to push me out :). See my 6" of space at one end and about 4" at the other:
Even though I'd rather live in jeans and sweaters, I do require dresses. Because of his business role, we attend a lot of formal or semi-formal events. I'm not a fan of getting dressed up, nor am I big shopper so I don't take every event as an opportunity to go out and get something new.
As a result, I frequently worry that I'm going to wear the same dress to the company Christmas party two years in a row or the same dress out with the same group for four events in a row. True story, last Christmas friends had a slide show on their TV with photos from the previous year's party and I was wearing the same outfit. All of the women who actually 'care' thought this was pretty darn humorous.
Not long after this, I started a log on my computer to keep track of what I wore to special events. Needless to say, I didn't keep it up. Today I came up with what I think is a better solution. I didn't take the time to make these too pretty as I wanted to get this done quickly but I may get out my rubber stamps and pretty these up a bit another day.
I used safety pins to attach the tags to the dresses' tag and tucked them in before hanging them into the closet. If it's right there, I'm pretty sure I will remember to update it.
In the process of doing this, I realized two of the dresses have been worn far too many times so they went into the charity donation bucket along with a couple of others I've owned for awhile and never worn so I don't need them.
I pushed my hubby's stuff over and claimed an entire 14" of closet space and rehung them all on matching hangers which were scattered throughout the closet. He still needs to do a good decluttering but at least I'm done this part of the closet!
By the way, I gave my sister the blouse I wore to the Christmas party two years in a row in case I forget and wear it again this year. She lives a long way from me and we have very few mutual friends so we should be safe.
In case my husband ever decides to look at my blog, I fully admit to hogging the chest of drawers in our bedroom.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Organizing my dresses with tags
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Looks great! Good idea to use the tags! I like that!ReplyDelete
I love this idea :) My husband is also a closet hog. The funny thing is, he wears the same thing over and over but refuses to get rid of anything!ReplyDelete
This is a great idea! thanks for sharing! Found you at the Frugal Home Blog HopReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 8, 2013 at 8:45 AM
This is a fantastic idea!ReplyDelete
Suzie @ Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too
What a good idea! I am totally going to try this.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 9, 2013 at 3:03 PM
I love the tags with when you wore your outfits! Fabulous idea.ReplyDelete
LOVE the tags! Such a good idea. Thanks SO much for sharing at the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop. Have a great day!ReplyDelete
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For magician Justin Flom, 2016 came in like a lion and went out like a raging lion. And 2017 looks like that lion still hasn't been fed.
He kicked off the year having just wrapped up performing on one of the largest tours in the U.S. – Florida Georgia Line. Early in the year, organizers of the giant Country Radio Seminar plugged Justin into their "Magic of CRS" campaign that saw the avid music fan tape magic tricks with country stars like Jennifer Nettles, Trace Adkins, Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley, Frankie Ballard and others.
February saw the release of his first book Justin's first book, "Adventures of a Kid Magician," and a second appearance on the "Today Show." A month later, he was back in New York to tape the "Rachael Ray Show." The segment featured him perform three mesmerizing tricks for Rachael, American Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, the studio audience and the rest of America.
TV mogul Harvey Weinstein caught wind of Justin's unique brand of magic and flew him out to entertain at the uber exclusive Weinstein Oscar Party. And companies like Coca Cola, Walmart, American Airlines and CMT came calling.
Mid-summer took Justin to Nashville to host the American Airlines Lounge on the CMT Awards Red Carpet perform magic on the K-Love Fan Awards and host the CMT Bar B Cue Week – appearances that drove awareness of his talents and sales of his book through the roof.
As the year has progressed companies like Cox Media, Benefit Cosmetics, Walmart and OneMain Financial booked Justin to entertain at their conventions and company meetings.
Coca Cola flew Justin to Croatia to tape several commercials touting the beverage giant's new branding and packaging for Coke products. In the "Taste the Magic" spot, Justin plays a waiter who approaches a table with a tray full of Cokes. One woman tells him she didn't order a regular Coke. Not problem for Justin Flom, as he transforms it into a bottle of Coca-Cola Zero right in front of the group. The commercial was taped strictly with Justin's magic and no camera tricks.
He wrapped up 2016 with an event that brought unspeakable joy – Justin and his wife Jocelynn welcomed the birth of their daughter Haven Grace. Seven days later, Haven appeared in her first meme on Justin's Facebook page, and a month later, she starred in her first video post on the site.
By the end of 2016, Justin had flown over 150,000 miles, posted over 100 original videos, garnered over 400,000 Facebook followers, multiplied millions of YouTube views and was ready to take on 2017 like…well…a hungry lion.
To understand the man behind this boundless energy and creativity, one must follow the circuitous route from his home town of Eden Prairie, Minnesota to Branson, Missouri to the SyFy Channel to some of the largest arenas in the country to being one of the first magicians to focus on social media on his way to becoming one of America's most sought-after magicians.
What sets Justin Flom apart from most other magicians is the simplicity of his magic and the fact that he cracked the code on doing close-up magic on giant stages. He holds the distinction of being the first magician ever to perform card tricks for a sold out crowd at the fabled Madison Square Garden.
"My magic is organic," says Justin. "That means all of my magic uses ordinary objects. You're not gonna see any big magic boxes that can only be built in Las Vegas. It's close up magic. You're gonna see cans of Pringles, candy nerds, Life Savers, dollar bills, and I love to incorporate music into my magic."
"What's most important to me is to go out and see the fans, see the people who want to see the magic in person."
That desire was engrained in him at an early age, almost from birth. "My dad, my uncle, my brothers, my little sister are all magicians, so I've been performing from the age of two." While the family did some touring, the magic bug bit Justin just a little deeper.
Following high school, Justin skipped college and instead took his show to The Branson Mall Music Theatre in Branson, Missouri where he was the youngest headliner on the strip. A year later, he opened The Imaginary Theatre and Magic Parlor, a three room magical experience that culminated in an intimate 108-seat theater stage show.
Considering Branson, MO to be an expensive learning experience, Justin reinvented himself in 2011 when fellow magician, Rick Lax, suggested he make more magic videos online. Justin sold his large magic boxes and started working on new effects with coffee, Coke, Life Savers and Nerds candy.
Justin began posting videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and anywhere else he could find an outlet online. The efforts paid off, when the staff of Las Vegas Weekly named him "Best Up-And-Coming Entertainer" in their 2013 Weekly Awards.
In 2014, James Galea formed the Band of Magicians with Flom, Justin Willman, and Nate Staniforth. Not some mystical collective, but instead a bunch of ordinary dudes who dabble in the extraordinary. Justin Flom took charge and was the "heart throb" of the group who often wore the kind of satisfied half-smile of the only person in the room who knows what's going on. Justin did new-school card tricks and even a trick with everyone's phone and Instagram. The audience loved the magic during the Band of Magicians run, standing ovations and packed houses were proof.
That same year, SyFy Television Network filmed a new show, "Wizard Wars," starring Justin along with Penn and Teller and several other magicians competing to create magic out of ordinary objects on the spot. The lead "wizard" on the series, Justin was also an associate producer of the show.
By the time 2015 rolled around, Justin was taking his magic to national network television with appearances on the "Late Late Show," WWE weekly telecast, NBC's "Today Show," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and others. His classic "Card Hit Wonder" videos have generated more than 50 million views, and his military tribute "Soldier's Deck of Cards" has recorded over five million. Buzzfeed named Justin one of their "15 Snapchat Enthusiasts That Will Inspire You To Take Better Snaps." Corporate events included the Seattle Seahawks, MetLife, The Bentonville Film Festival with Geena Davis and hosting Walmart's International Shareholders Conference and US National Manager's Conference.
Online giant about.com listed Justin as one of their "Ten Magicians to Watch in 2015," saying: "Along with his Wizard Wars television series, Flom's career has soared with his ability to create a presence on social media and publish entertaining videos that go viral. Here's another magician who will increase his mainstream presence."
For a kid from Minnesota, Justin Flom continues to captivate both online and in person. The numbers of his avid followers grows exponentially every week. He is thankful daily for a family who planted a seed to entertain, to make people laugh, smile and sometimes gasp, and he looks forward to gathering in a new generation of magic lovers.


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Knowledge centre
At Leo Smit Foundation we collect and share knowledge about composers who were persecuted in the Second World War. We started in 1996 with research on the composer Leo Smit. For the tenth anniversary of the Foundation a book was published with short biographies of ten composers in all. In 2009 the inventory was completed and published in Dutch under the title: "Schatten van de Zolder; verloren en teruggevonden Nederlandse composities" (Treasures from the Attic: a rediscovery of Dutch composers). Since then we have documented the lives and work of more than twenty Dutch composers.
The Leo Smit Foundation knowledge centre collects and share knowledge about composers who were persecuted in the Second World War and who are therefore nearly forgotten.
The knowledge centre exists not only to fulfil research aims, but also to organise concerts and promote a concert ensemble.
This part of our website is still under construction. In time you will be able to see more catalogues of works and biographies of composers. As far as possible we will tell you where you can find scores and recordings.
The background on these pages is the manuscript for the 'Lento' movement in Leo Smit's Sonata for flute and piano. It was the last work he composed before being deported. Less than two months later Leo Smit was executed in Sobibor.


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Student LifeThe student body of ICC is all currently enrolled students.
1) Multicultural Student Services - Assists the College in its continuing goal of promoting diversity at all levels on campus. It offers various programs and support services, such as leadership development, recruitment and retention, cultural programming and awareness, and student support. It serves the multi-ethnic population by increasing awareness, accepting difference, and celebrating diversity.
2) Allocation and Disbursement of Student Fees -Every fall quarter, the SGA finance committee holds hearings for organizations that want to receive front-end budgeting. A portion of student fees is set aside, making up the fund from which these organizations receive their funding.
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Hughenden Landfill Upgrade
- Council: Flinders Shire Council
- Fund: Remote and Indigenous Communities Fund
- Category: Water/Sewerage/Waste Infrastructure
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Hughenden's current and future waste needs will be met when a new landfill cell is constructed.
The project will construct a 60-metre by 80-metre landfill cell along with internal access for work vehicles and general access for the Hughenden and district communities.
The existing landfill cell is currently at 80% capacity and is expected to reach full capacity by the end of June 2018.
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There are a number of ways to find your new furry friend! From breeders to Craigslist adds to local shelters, it's hard to know the best choice. Although a "free" pet from the local paper may be tempting, they are anything but. New pets need wellness exams, vaccines, deworming, and a variety of other care that adds up fast. We at the Family Pet Veterinary Center strongly recommend checking your local shelters before other sources. The shelters are full of adorable, adoptable cats and dogs in need of permanent homes!
The Animal Rescue League has several locations servicing the Des Moines and Ankeny areas. Pets adopted from the ARL are fixed (neutered), receive basic exams and disease screening, as well as initial vaccines. Adults surrendered to the shelter may need little veterinary care, making them an affordable option!
Furry Friends is a no-kill shelter located in West Des Moines. This organization focuses on finding new homes, assistance to find the best animal for a family, and follow-up behavior assistance. All cats, dogs, and rabbits will already be spayed or neutered at the time of adoption. Cats are microchipped, given basic vaccinations (except rabies vaccine), and have been tested for FeLV/FIV. Dogs are microchipped, given basic vaccines (except rabies vaccine), and have been tested for heartworm.
Animal Lifeline of Iowa focuses on rescue, recovery, and adoption of companion animals needing medical care. The cats and dogs at the shelter arrive injured, handicapped, in need of immediate medical attention, orphaned, or pregnant and nursing; animals that would not survive without them.
If you are set on purchasing from a breeder, check the Iowa Friends of Companion Animals page to help differentiate between a quality breeder and a puppy mill! Furthermore, consider consulting with your veterinarian (prior to adoption) about their recommendations and current care expenses associated with a new pet. We at the Family Pet Veterinary Center encourage adopting shelter animals, and offer a complimentary wellness exam for recent adoptees!


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Medical questions & health advice by board certified doctors
"Does being tall make me more likely to have bone problems?"
I am a 6'4? 25 year old male. Do you think it's more likely that I'll develop arthritis than shorter people?
There are many different types of arthritis and none of them are specifically are associated with being tall. The most common type of arthritis is called osteoarthritis. This occurs when the cartilage that normally acts as a cushion for the joint wears away resulting in bone rubbing on bone which can be painful. There are many different cause of osteoarthritis. First, in general it is more common in older people. Joint wear and tear is often a contributing factor and previous injuries to a joint can accelerate this. Being overweight can increase your chances of getting this type of arthritis. Thus, if you are tall and overweight, then losing weight can reduce your chances of getting osteoarthritis. Other causes of arthritis including autoimmune diseases are also not associated with being tall. Rheumatoid arthritis does not seem to effect larger or smaller people but does seem to effect women more than me I suggest that you schedule an appointment with your primary care physician. He or she can take a detailed history of your symptoms, a detailed account of any family members that have arthritis. After a physical examine of you joints, your doctor will be able to tell if you have any additional risk factor for arthritis.
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Summer is the longest holiday that everyone around the world gets, it is common to both the adults and the children as during this season, schools give a long holiday for the students to enjoy summer with their family and loved ones. Moreover this is the season that new arrivals of fashion will be displayed, where the nature becomes prettier and most importantly holiday offers get to be introduced. The reason is people go outings and enjoys the prettiest season. This is very usual with the Europeans as they are enjoying summer only at a certain time period in the year. Therefore it is ideal for them to stand out from the usual summer schedule and take a trip overseas and enjoy a stay in a different country.
It is one of the best plans as they will get to see different races, adventures, food and also many nice people around the world that follows different religions and cultures. If you plan to go overseas for this summer, you may organize yourself beforehand because it means travelling to another state. One has to make their visas and passports ready and definitely should contact reliable Myanmar travel agents and most importantly decide in the number of states that one will travel to. As it is a long holiday, travelling to more than one destination is a clever idea.
One of the most famous and watching worthwhile plan is to enjoy Burma holidays as one will get the chance to see all the ancient beauty, archaeology, and an authentic travelling experience. Or else, if you are a person who still prefers the cold breezy weather than the hot summer, it's better to visit a state that can give you cold air with so many beautiful experiences. No matter the weather is flying to another state is always a brighter idea as you will be away from your daily routine and also will get have experiences of travelling and site seeing.
There are people, who sell all their properties to find money just to travel. Travelling has become a famous hobby and people who travel says that it balances their mind and body and also learns so much of things about the world. Therefore, travelling to a country that you and your family have never been will be a different experience for you and the ideal time for this break will be the summer. Make the best of your life during the time you can afford mentally and physically without leaving regrets for the future.


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Watch how to make this recipe.
For the remoulade: Whisk together the mustard, horseradish, paprika, yolk, lemon juice and zest and some salt and black pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually add the oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly, until all the oil is incorporated and emulsified. Stir in the celery, onions, ketchup, vinegar, parsley, Worcestershire, garlic and hot sauce to taste. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
For the fried green tomatoes: Put the cornmeal in a large shallow bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge the tomatoes in the cornmeal on both sides and tap off excess.
Heat 1/2 cup of the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Fry half of the tomatoes until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 1 minute 30 seconds per side. Transfer with a slotted spatula to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Season with salt and repeat with the remaining tomatoes and oil.
For the shrimp: Combine the celery seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a mortar and pestle and crush into a somewhat fine powder. Toss the shrimp with the spice mixture.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the shrimp and cook until crusty and just cooked through, about 3 minutes (do this in batches if necessary with more oil; the shrimp should be in a single layer).
For assembly: Toss lettuce with a few tablespoons of the remoulade and season with salt and pepper. Divide the lettuce among the tomatoes and top each tomato with 3 shrimp. Drizzle with more of the remoulade. Garnish with parsley leaves.


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AMMAN — Jordan is hosting a national Taekwondo Open this weekend hoping to unearth the next Ahmad Abu Ghaush, according to the Jordan Olympic Committee News Service.
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Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (p21) Institute in Stowe, Vermont. To be honest, I'm still unpacking a lot of what I learned during this event, but here are a few takeaways that I am ready to share:
Vermont Loves QR Codes:
Everywhere I went, I saw QR Codes! They were in the hotel, on receipts I received and in window shop displays. The most helpful ones for me were contained on a "cell phone walking tour" of beautiful little Stowe, Vermont. Small placards, like the one pictured, are located all over Stowe. As an accidental tourist who was on the hunt for postcards, but had no idea where to look, I *loved* being able to scan a qr code and learn about this gorgeous New England town as I explored – all the while thinking about how I could create my own "walking tour" of the library. What fun!
World's Collide. And It Might Just Be Okay:
For those who are unfamiliar with it, the Partnership For 21st Century Skills is, truly, a diverse group of education reformers. The group is made up of business leaders, heads of non-profits, politicians and, of course, educators – but, to be honest, the more time I spent talking to the people at p21, the more difficult it was for me to figure out which was which. In the end, despite their diverse backgrounds, everyone there had one incredibly important thing in common: a shared desire to make education better for today's students. I bring this up because so much of the talk in education reform these days appears to pit educators against non-educators (and vice versa). It seems like there's some pervasive themes in the stories that cover the collision of these two worlds: a) big business is trying to take over and privatize education b) people who are not teachers know nothing about teaching/learning and c) card carrying educators should be both afraid and suspect of anyone who is not a teacher but who wants to contribute to the conversation. Now, I don't claim to be an expert on any of this. Furthermore, I can totally understand (and even relate to) the fear. However, in the end, I find myself reminded of that episode of Seinfeld in which George Costanza's two worlds ("relationship George" and "independent George") threaten to collide – the result, in his mind, being absolutely catastrophic. What I fear is that, like George, many educators are so afraid of what will happen if the education world collides with the business/political one, that they're missing out on opportunities for conversation and collaboration. To be honest, I don't know if this is a zero-sum game, but it seems to me that an "us vs. them" mentality only results in one loser: students.
Connecting The Dots:
While I have some issues and (several) questions regarding p21's framework for 21st century learning, I do think its focus on non-cognitive skills is right on the money. Today's assessment driven/bubble the right answer model of education leaves little room for inquiry, discovery, innovation and failure. That said, one thing that p21 gets right, in my book, is an emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration, or the "four Cs," which they stress as being essential in preparing students for life beyond the classroom. What's more, p21 not only recognizes, but also actively promotes the library media center as an important player in developing these critical skills within the school. How refreshing! As part of this effort, p21 has put together a tool kit which aligns their framework for 21st century learning with the new Common Core Standards. In other words, what the tool kit seeks to do is provide teachers with a resource that shows them how to teach the standards through inquiry based learning that emphasizes the "four Cs." While I haven't had a chance to really unpack the whole thing, I can already see lots of connections between what I do and what they have outlined. If nothing else, I see potential to use the tool kit as a way to help teachers connect the dots between the Common Core Standards and the learning that takes place in the library. (The tool kit should be available for download soon – I will link to it as soon as it is).
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Finally, as Doug Johnson recently reflected after returning from ISTE this year, "the best part of [attending conferences] always has been and always will be catching up with old friends, getting to know colleagues better, and meeting new people the professional networking." Even though this was a decidedly non-library event, I did get to meet a few really REALLY smart, funny and talented librarians who I hope to bump into again soon. Librarianship is an incredibly generous and increasingly connected profession. I look forward to watching the seeds that were planted in Vermont blossom into lasting professional connections in the future.
Monday, July 18, 2011
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I used a stencil and some spray mists for the background - VERY SHIMMERY! :)
I colored up this little guy with Prismapencils then I stamped little falling snowflakes all around him.
I used a snowflake sticker and added lots of bling all around him. I finished the card off with shiny ribbon bow! You can find this wonderful Vintage Christmas set here at Jane's shop!
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Maps & Atlases are a multi-talented Chicago four piece, whose music falls in the indie-rock category on Wikipedia but in reality is anything but. On 'Beware and Be Grateful,' their second album, the band's panoramic scope is realised more fully than on their slightly poppy debut, 'Perch Patchwork.'
Although the album hops from genre to genre, with varying degrees of success, many elements leap out of the headphones; the solo and drum fills at the end of 'Fever', the short sweet hooks of 'Vampires' or the expansive tropical synths of 'Silver Self' are personal highlights, but no doubt you could find many more. By layering lots and lots of tracks on every song, the band creates an enveloping sound – best appreciated through headphones. These complex loops make for a synthetic sound, which at points only narrowly avoid sounding too clinical, but for the most part offer a rich tapestry style of song writing.
The experimentation of the album sets it apart from their wider known 'weird-pop' contemporaries like Vampire Weekend or Yeasayer, but strong song structure and classic sensibilities rein in their scattergun approach throughout. Take opener 'Old and Gray' for example; in many ways a rock song – two guitars, bass, drums, standard verse-chorus-verse structure – and yet its repetition and multi-tracked vocals twist it into something unique, before undergoing a wholesale transformation into a piano-led refrain. Much of the time, listening to the album, it seems that Maps & Atlases write normal songs with great hooks, then have a right laugh distorting them as much as possible.
However, a few tracks simmer but never quite burst into life. 'Winter', comfortably the dullest song is unfortunately placed at Track 3 and the confused funk of 'Be Three Years Old' sounds a mite too contrived. However, these lowlights certainly suffer more because of the arresting tracks found around them, and the lack of cohesion is pretty much the only downside to what is a very well-realised and ambitious collection, built expertly from the bottom up. Although by no means perfect, 'Beware and Be Grateful' warrants repeated listens and is as unique an album as you'll hear this year, and for that it deserves a ten!
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Monday, July 6, 2015
The Dream Of The Fundamental Law Of Human Behavior: WTF?
One of the trends in modern thinking that really mystifies and annoys me is the dream of the simple fundamental law of human behavior. What is up with that?
In fact I'm mystified and annoyed both by the credulity -- the belief that there is a simple fundamental law of human behavior -- and also by the desire -- the hope that there's a fundamental law of human behavior. What kind of person sees humanity this way?
I mean, it's one thing to think we're like overgrown mice -- the kind of animals whose behavior might be well understood through a massive data-oriented approach with mazes and observational studies and NHS funding. Though I've always had my doubts about the fruitfulness of this style of thinking, I don't find it alienating. I mean, in some ways we are like overgrown mice. I understand the appeal of an animalistic self-conception.
But the dream of the simple fundamental law seems to requires seeing humans not as overgrown mice but more like ... I don't know, planets or something. Large, inanimate bodies whose movement through space and time can be charted with trigonometry and laws like F=ma.
What kind of person wants to see humans -- wants to see themselves -- this way?
In a recent Facebook Q and A, the physicist Stephen Hawking asked Mark Zuckerberg which of the big questions in science he most wanted to know the answer to. Zuckerberg said, reasonably enough, that he was interested in questions having to do with people, like how they learn.
He then went on to say this:
"I'm also curious about whether there is a fundamental mathematical law underlying human social relationships that governs the balance of who and what we all care about. I bet there is."
He's surely not alone with his dream. But WTF?
For one thing, why think there's a law like this? While it's true we have some simple fundamental mathematical laws in physics, the fact that such simple laws work is widely regarded not as commonsensical but rather as a kind of miracle.
In 1960, Eugene Wigner wrote a classic article "The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in Science." Toward the end, he says:
"The miracle of the appropriateness of the language of mathematics for the formulation of the laws of physics is a wonderful gift which we neither understand nor deserve."
If it's a mystery and a "miracle" that mathematics works so well in describing things like planets and F=ma, why would you think it'll work in the same way for people, who seem so complicated?
But for another thing, why is this someone's fantasy or dream? I don't even get what's appealing about it. Suppose you did find some law like that. Now you see humans not just as part of the machine of the universe, but as a predictable part of the the machine -- a part you could use a pencil to work out where we're going from where we've been.
What's to like? Suppose you did find some basic law, so that what seems like the vast multiplicity of human feeling and culture and motivation, what looks like the incredible fabric of life, it really all comes down to the X factor. You go about your day, and instead of seeing kindness and anger and art and food and cooperation and conflict and music and flirting, you say smugly to yourself, "well, sure -- but it's really X, X, X, X, X, X, X, and X."
Who can see this as a dream come true?
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Here's the second installment of my Week O' Fab Fashion. This are the various outfits that got me through my week of family outings, meeting with clients, running errands and hanging with my hubby :)
I wore this first look to a family bbq. It was comfy, but I still felt like myself wearing it. I hate being to casual, regardless of where I'm going I still like to look fashionable, hey I am all things fabulous :-)
Top: DailyLook (here) Shorts: DailyLook (here) Necklace: JewelMint Collective (here) Shoes: JustFab (here) Bag: Chanel
This next outfit I wore to do some personal shopping for a styling client and then out shopping for home decor with my husband, these days I look for any excuse to go to IKEA lol. *Oh and these are not the same shorts from the look above. Well, they are the same exact style, but just a different color. I have two pair, one pair is beige and one pair is a true white.
Top: SheInside (here) Sleeveless Blazer: Forever21 (here) Shorts: DailyLook (here) Shoes: JustFab "Hiral" (here)
Another day, another styling client *I'm so grateful*. This day I wanted to do something fun with a bit of edge, I decided to pair match aztec print separates with a faux leather biker vest. Who doesn't love to change up their look and do something a bit more sassy?! ;-)
With this next look I decided to take my new daisy dukes out for a spin. This was a free day for myself and my husband, so we decided to hang out, do some more home decor shopping, and go to a casual dinner. My look was edgy and laid back (well for me it was). This oversized top was the perfect compliment to my short shorts.
Top: SheInside (here) Shorts: DailyLook (here) Shoes: Nordstrom Earrings: Forever21 (here) Bag: Mulberry Sunnies: House of Harlow
Back to work! I had two styling clients this day. I decided to do a fun coloring blocking look with an unintentional short suit. This look was fun and colorful, which was perfect to get me in the summer spirit :)
Blazer: SheInside (here) Crop Top: ASOS (here) Shorts: H&M Fashion Star Shoes: Aldo Earrings: JustFab (here)
This next look was perfect for my Saturday shopping day. I absolutely love rompers for the spring and summer because they are comfy, but look super cute. This aztec print romper with the midsection cutout really made this look pop.
This final look I wore grocery shopping and barbecueing with my husband. It was breezing, cool, and comfy which was perfect to relax in the backyard with my hubby, while cooking on the grill.
I hope you enjoyed this post and thank you for stopping by!
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Mayor Chris Beutler has named Chad Blahak as Interim Director of the City Building and Safety Department and Manager of the Development Services Center (DSC), effective January 2, 2014. Blahak is a licensed professional engineer and has worked for the City Public Works and Utilities Department since 2002. He will replace Fred Hoke who was named Building and Safety Director in December 2008 and helped to create the DSC.
"Chad has proven his abilities as a project manager for major City projects, including the infrastructure portion of the West Haymarket ," Mayor Beutler said. "In addition to his engineering skills, Chad understands projects budgeting, City codes and design standards. He's also been successful in working with consultants, contractors, developers and government officials at all levels. I'm confident that he will be an excellent leader for Building and Safety and the DSC."
Blahak also served as the City's coordinator for the federal stimulus projects and as project manager for the East Beltway preliminary design and corridor protection. He earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a masters in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before joining the City, he was an Assistant Engineer for Olsson Associates.
"I am very excited to serve Lincoln as the Interim Building and Safety Director and DSC Manager and thank Mayor Beutler for this opportunity," said Blahak. "I look forward to working with staff, the Mayor's Office, other City departments and private businesses to keep Lincoln a great place to live and do business."
The Mayor praised Hoke's contributions to the City. "Creating the DSC was a major initiative, and Fred's leadership, vision and organizational skills were instrumental in making it a success," Beutler said.
The Building and Safety Department is responsible for reviewing construction plans, issuing permits and inspecting new construction and existing buildings to determine their compliance with codes and regulations. The DSC - a "one-stop shop" for the review, permitting and inspection of development projects - has been in operation since March 2010. It co-locates five departments that work with development projects - Building and Safety, Public Works and Utilities, Urban Development, Health and Planning.


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Many thanks to those who I had the pleasure and honor of presenting, albeit virtually, on how to secure 60% of an Oracle Database infrastructure in just under a day. I hope you found it useful.
You can download the presentation here and the scripts here.
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I watched part of the latest Bones episode on Wednesday. During the show, they conducted a loose experiment to help determine the size of a murderer – several different people had a go at a dummy with a knife. The "winner" then had to reveal her height and weight. She did, and it was "5'8″, 135 lbs…(pause and look defensive) but that's all muscle!" Like being 5'8″ and 135 lbs. put her in the "fat" category and was somehow embarrassing to her. Something she needed to defend. I was left completely dismayed by that whole scene, and the message it was giving off.
On a side but somewhat related note, I was browsing around at lunchtime and this headline caught my attention "Models Flunk BMI, Get Spanish Boot".
Brown of the Elite agency said fashion shows reflect the tastes of clothing designers, who for now prefer the Kate Moss look as opposed to the curvier dimensions of models such as Cindy Crawford in years past.


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Tuesday, 10 June 2014
DIY Baby Play Gym
Now that Addison is becoming more awake and aware of things going on, I realized I didn't have much in the way of visual stimulation for her. I love the idea of play gyms but not so much the price tag. Sure I could get one second hand but with no car during the day pick-up becomes tricky.
I mentioned the idea of making my own to Dave and he was excited because he got to go to one of his favourite places - the Hardware Store. He came back with a roll of thick wire and headed to the shed to make two lengths of double strength wire for me - about a metre each. He did that by tack soldering the two pieces of wire together at regular intervals.
Meanwhile I was at the sewing machine sewing together covers for the wire. Because babies are most attracted to strong contrasting colours, I picked a bunch of black and white and bright fabrics that I cut into strips and joined together to form long lengths. Before I sewed them into a tube, I added some ribbon. Two long pieces in the middle to tie the wires together, and a few ribbon loops at different intervals to attach toys to.
I then sewed down each length, turning them into two tubes, taking care not to catch the ribbon (I did, and had to unpick). Next I turned them right way out using a safety pin to help feed it through. I slid the tubes onto each piece of wire then set about making the base mat.
The mat is a polar fleece cot blanket I was given. It has a nice soft texture and a pretty applique butterfly in the corner so it makes a perfect place for a baby to hang out on. I turned the blanket into a square and cut off the excess fabric. I hemmed the edge I had cut so that it matched the other edges. With the excess fabric I cut four small triangles and sewed one to each corner, leaving the inside edge open. These triangles become the pockets that the wire lengths slot into and are held into place.
All there is left to do is put it all together. Each length of wire goes diagonally across the mat and fits into the pockets at each corner. The long length of ribbon in the middle of one of the wires is used to tie them together into an 'X' shape. Attach whatever toys you wish to the ribbon loops, lie your baby underneath and have fun watching them flail their arms about and accidentally hit them. It melts your heart, it really does.
The best part it that it all comes apart for easy washing and storage. I just prop the wires up in a corner and fold the blanket up.
It is also a cat entertainment system...
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Sounds remarkably familiar, though I think Frank's super-secret plan would work better.
Ron Silver still rules, though, so I guess we've got to take his word for it:
The world will shine all the brighter when it's unburdened by American arrogance and banality. Let's return to our roots. Good ole' American isolationism. America, first, now and forever. Return our fleets in the Pacific and Persian Gulf to our shores. Get our troops out of Korea, Germany, the Emirates, wherever. There's plenty to do here at home. Leave nation building to the Europeans who worked wonders and did their thing in the 20th century. Our beloved land will once again bask in the world's approval. George McGovern lives, 'Come Home America.' To paraphrase the immortal words of one of my fellow artists, we can hold hands, open a Coke and say, "They like us, they really like us."


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The snowshoes and poles were put to good use at St. Lawrence NYSARC's Dodge Pond during the Winter Fest vacation. Participants used the snowshoes to walk trails on the more than 300 acres of land available on the site. Guests also participated in a variety of outdoor activities, such as: skiing, sledding, broomball and more. The biggest event of the weekend included a fishing tournament hosted by Don Meissner, professional angler and coordinator of FISHCAP.
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An Egyptian court has sentenced 51 activists to two years each in prison for taking part in last month's mass protests against a controversial government decision to hand over the control of two strategic Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Defense lawyers confirmed that the verdicts were issued on Saturday, adding that the rulings can be appealed.
Thirty-three defendants were present in the court, while the rest had been released on bail.
The individuals were convicted of breaking a 2013 law that effectively bans street protests and disrupting traffic.
Nearly 300 people have been arrested and charged for taking part in demonstrations on April 15 and 25 against Cairo's decision to hand over the islands of Tiran and Sanafir to Saudi Arabia.
Egypt's government has been under fire since it announced in a statement released on April 9 that the islands of Tiran and Sanafir fall within the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia as stipulated in a maritime border agreement signed between Cairo and Riyadh the previous day.
Legal experts and opposition figures have cast doubt on the legitimacy of the agreement, arguing that relinquishing authority over Egyptian territory is unconstitutional.
Thousands have also taken to online social networks, accusing President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of surrendering Egyptian territory in return for Saudi money.
Egypt is reportedly receiving USD 20 billion in aid from Saudi Arabia in return for agreeing to the handover of the sovereignty.
The Tiran Island is located at the entrance of the Straits of Tiran, which separates the Red Sea from the Gulf of Aqaba. Its strategic significance lies in the fact that it is an important sea passage to the major ports of Aqaba in Jordan and Eilat in Israel.
Israel took over the two Islands in 1967 during the Six Day War. The ownership of the two islands was handed back to Egypt when Tel Aviv and Cairo signed the so-called Camp David peace accords.