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Pickwick Travel, LLC was founded in March 2007 by wife-and-husband team, Brenda Holland and Daniel Gallagher.
I live for my next trip! I call myself a "destination collector". Ever since I took my first trip cross-country Greyhound bus trip from Oregon to Arkansas at the age of 16 (parent free) with my 13-year-old sister, I was hooked. I wanted to see as much of the world as I could. My husband and I now enjoy active and exploring-focused vacations. We have hiked the National Parks, rafted the Colorado River, explored the cities of Spain, and enjoyed every minute of our journey to Machu Picchu.
It is my wish as a travel specialist to assist others in their pursuit of travel opportunities, be it for adventure or relaxation. My own broad experiences as a traveler have given me a good appreciation for others' vacation styles, preferences, and budgets. I am an avid reader of travel literature and news so that I always stay on top of the hottest vacation destinations.
Brenda Holland
Brenda Holland
-Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Accredited Cruise Counselor, Certified 2010
-Travel Agent Refresher Training, Travel Marketing Solutions 2007
-Travel Training School, Denver, Colorado 1991
-Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology, Burlington, VT 2001
-Specialist courses in Golf Resorts, Adventure Travel, Peru, Disney, Cancun, and several more destinations
Daniel Gallagher
-Retired federal employee with extensive business and personal travel experience
-Recently retired consultant Lackland Air Force Base
-Specialist in global security issues and foreign languages
OMG!!! Brenda it was amazing... Mark and I had a blast. There was snow and a few open trails for skiing :) We fell a few times but that's how you learn huh??? The resort was wonderful too... we had a great view and it was so cozy! Thank you so much for all you did. Oh the wine was great!!!! Thank you so much. It was so nice to see a gift from you :) We had the perfect vacation thanks to you:) Mark and I are going to brainstorm our next vacation and we will certainly be contacting you.Misty R.
Hello Brenda. I just wanted to send a quick note and tell you we had a wonderful time in New Orleans. The hotel was just wonderful and we all had a great time. I am hoping to go back same time next year and a couple of the girls want to come to; sort of a reunion ladies weekend. We all had a great time eating and shopping and drinking. The hotel staff was just great. I just wanted to say thanks for your help. And thanks for the chocolate covered strawberries. They were a big hit with the champagne. It was so good. Thanks so much for helping us change the weekend. I had a ball and it was so great to be with the girls. Thanks so much for all you did.Glenda S.
It was Great! The hotel was very nice ââ?¬â?? the room was quite spacious and the hotel itself was great. The cruise was very good ââ?¬â?? great food, good atmosphere, good service, and fun and scenic. The dinner was very, very good, and the show was great, too. And the weather could not have been more cooperative. (Not sure if that was your doing!) Thanks again for all your help putting it together!Scott H.
Hi Brenda Thanks. You do such a great job and need to know it is truly appreciated. Can't believe we are soon going on the trip to Portugal.Marilyn
Everything has been the best. I travel all over the world. I send one email and she makes things happen.Scott
I want to thank you for planing an amazing trip for us. We got to see and do everything we wanted to. The travel time you allowed for us was impeccable. We had just the right amount of time to enjoy everything without feeling rushed or getting bored. We had a fantastic time and cannot thank you enough for putting it all together.Amanda
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The color Red is scientifically proven to make you Hungry
Different colors have always conveyed different emotions, a common example being villains clothed in black, but did you ever think a color could make you hungry?
Apparently, out of all colors, red is proven to induce hunger more than any other! Red attracts attention, causes excitement, increases energy, and can even raise heart rate. It looks like restaurants learned this trick too. Look at almost any major food chain, such as McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Coca-Cola, and even Walgreens, and red will be there somewhere!

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I'm at a birthday party. The cake is being cut and I break out into a sweat as I watch the knife slice through three layers of fatty and sugary goodness. I haven't eaten all day in preparation for a birthday binge, but now that the moment has arrived, I can't bring myself to pile up my plate, every sausage roll and tortilla chip presenting a potential threat to my body.
Such a scenario will not go unnoticed by those who have experienced eating disorders or have an unhealthy relationship with food. Still, even now, I'm reluctant to ever say I had an "eating disorder" for a variety of reasons; the first being that it never got so bad that I was diagnosed or treated, and secondly for a reason I am only just beginning to wrap my head around - people with eating disorders (specifically women that I wrongly used to classify as just "skinny girls") just didn't look like me.
My problem with food started with a need to "fit in". I distinctly remember my embarrassment during my ballet class when my thighs rubbed together every time I placed myself in the first position and because everyone else's didn't, I took it as a sign that there was something wrong with my body, a blemish on a skinny white landscape that I aspired to submerge myself within.
My issues spiralled way into university, and I relished in the new found freedom that no one would care whether I ate nothing all day. I eventually became a vegan when I was 20; mostly because I had watched Cowspiracy twice and I cared about animal rights and the environment etc. etc.; but I also have to confess that part of the reasoning behind my veganism was so that I had a viable excuse to turn down food that was offered to me. The meat and macaroni cheese that was piled on my plate when I went round to a Jamaican family gathering were suddenly untouchable and I finally felt a sense of control over food that had previously had control over me.
There is a common assumption that eating disorders are a "white issue" for which the media (see films like Perfect Body or The Love of Nancy) and lack of understanding in minority cultures are to blame. Women of colour and I observe black women here, in particular, are deemed to be less vulnerable to eating disorders because they have a layer of "cultural protection", given that a fuller figure is celebrated in many African and Caribbean cultures.
The black women in my family have beautiful curvy figures but no matter how many times this was preached about or celebrated, it was something I never wanted- and no amount of cultural pride could have ever saved me from the hegemonic standard of beauty that I was killing myself to achieve.
Perhaps the worst part in all of this is that this is an ignored rather than a completely silent issue. You can find articles on this very topic in obscure online publications and flimsy psychological studies, but you'd be hard pressed to find anyone of colour being represented in the dominant conversation about eating disorders.
Although data on the link between eating disorders and race are sketchy, the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) notes a study by Robinson et al. that surveyed 6,504 adolescents and found that Asian, Black, Hispanic and Caucasian youth all reported attempting to lose weight at similar rates.
Furthermore, one study also found that anorexia and bulimia, whilst more common in white women in a community sample, were as likely as black women to report binge eating or vomiting, who were also more likely to report fasting and laxative abuse. (Striegel, 2000).
NEDA even admits there is a "persistent belief that eating disorders affect only young, white women", yet despite this current generation constantly pushing for greater diversity in the media, once again the industry seem slow to pick up on the changing face of eating disorders.
Staying silent about people of colour with eating disorders assists in stripping away the last shred of self-worth that the disease has already taken from them.
Intrigued as to how the media would portray the internal battle that I and so many others had or were experiencing, I was hyped when Netflix released To the Bone, starring Lily Collins. Granted, my friend and I did talk over the majority of the film, but from the get-go, the film was just reiterating an insight into eating disorders that I had witnessed time and time again. A white, female character with an eating disorder being helped by other white people- we get it, white people are awesome.
The unfortunate truth is that until the media and subsequent educational resources on eating disorders change their outdated narrative; women of colour who have suffered at the hands of an eating disorder have to start writing their own.
Black women like Stephanie Covington Armstrong, author of Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat, have already made those steps to start opening up a wider and much-needed conversation. She says that in the midst of her eating disorder, the black community "let me hide in plain sight". "When I was throwing up 20 times a day," she continues, "no one would have looked at my brown skin and been like 'that poor thing has a problem.' It protected me, in a way."
Violence against black bodies is not always physical, and the way in which eating disorders are represented or aren't, as the case may be, within black communities is a primary example of how racial violence adopts more than one form.
Whilst it is true that eating disorders do not discriminate, the underrepresentation in the media and cultural misunderstanding of people of colour with eating disorders assist in the stripping away of the last shred of self-worth that the disorder has already taken away from the individual affected.
Whilst the statistics may be non-existent and the answers unclear, one thing is for certain- staying silent about this issue is yet another form of violence against people of colour that we, as a community, simply cannot afford to take.


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Adeel Hussain Biography
Adeel Hussain is one of the astonishing abilities in the showbiz business of Pakistan. He entered in the business of showbiz in the late 1990's and strived to be at the phase of accomplishment. From the earliest starting point he was sure on his vocals and constantly needed to end up radio maneuver, a VJ or a chief yet because of his supporting associates he got his first achievement against Zeba Bakhtiar in Pyar Ki Khushboo in which he assumes a little part yet that was sufficient to enter in the business. Man of his companion calls Adii which is his handle. In the beginning of his vocation he used to perform on radio at channel FM 89. By calling he is a performing artist, a stay and last however minimum an architect.
Adeel Hussain Wedding
As indicated by his own life, he is still single but not picks her perfect partner but rather as per his reasoning his optimal perfect partner would be an entire bundle and in particular great by nature. Adeel said, just legit and faithful ladies can win his heart. The entire profession of Adeel was brimming with diligent work this is the primary reason Adeel has not wedded yet. Adeel has a dazzling nature and her closest companion is Amina Sheik who is additionally a hotshot of show industry.
Adeel Hussain Showbiz Career
There are parcel of individuals who saw this astounding identity in Drama serial Daam however his first serial was on broadcast in the year of 1990's. In the late 90's he used to perform in a breakfast morning show through radio station FM 89, later on he went ahead numerous promotions, music features, tele movies and others. For the most part individuals don't mindful about his off camera capacities, other than a performer he is a decent planner, chief and craftsman as well. He is one of the genuine specialists of Pakistan; we ought to value her abilities and commitment to the showbiz business of Pakistan.
Adeel Hussain News Stories
He has a multitalented identity, he used to compose, inspired by making documentaries, specialty of taking photos and last however not the slightest he is a decent performing artist. He has a visual substance creation organization which is named as Vizor which was built up to showcase his photography abilities videography and his craft of bearing. As of late he is taking a shot at making a narrative titled as Karachi football class in which they centered the ghettos zones of Pakistan. Presently sit tight for his imagination to appreciate you spare time.
Adeel Hussain Profile
Name ; Adeel Hussain.
Nickname ; Adeel, Adi, Addi.
Birth Date ; 30 June
Marital Status ; Single.
Nationality ; Pakistani.
Birth Place ; Karachi, Pakistan.
Lives In ; Karachi.
Adeel Hussain Body size/Measurements
Height: 5'7″ (171cm)
Weight: 105 lbs (48kg)
Hair color :Black
Eyes color :Brown
Ethnicity :Asian
Religion: Muslim


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We'll start with the paper , I usually use normal printer paper A4 (297mm / 210mm) 80 grams / square meter thick but sometimes I use other types of paper such as paper wrapping gift.
I know that in some states it is hard to find A4 format but you can use other formats ,it is very important to keep the ratio between length and width of sheet paper, you must have a ratio around 1,4(1,37-1,43) and for this you can cut a small strip of paper to obtain this ratio.
If you want to learn more about 3d origami paper ,here you have a link: 3D origami paper
Here is the tutorial : How to make 3d origami pieces 1.
From this tutorial you will obtain a 3d origami piece just like the left side piece
You can easily see that the 3d origami piece is very sharp and does not look very good ,fortunately there is a very rapid process of turning sharp pieces on the left in very nice round shape piece from the right side.
How to Make 3D Origami Pieces 2
and in this tutorial you can learn aother method to make 3d origami piece and how to keep 3d origami pieces.
In closing I will repeat how important it is to make quality 3d origami pieces, please do not rush learn to make 3d origami pieces correctly and the folding speed of the piece will increase over time with the development of dexterity.You can make this 3d origami piece when: watching TV , on the phone, play music ,you travel.... .


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It has to be them effing hormones. I mean nowadays I pick daintily on my mango. Hardly like the greedy little thing I used to be once upon a time when I would sink my teeth into it, work my way to the aanthi (the core), suck on it like my life depended on it and go all messy with the juice dribbling all over.
Gah! It's disturbing to have a bowl sitting at home beckoning away. Maybe I should have them before I give the mango a slight respite. Hmmm…life is full of tough choices ;)
Now I think I shall run to Khan Market and pick up those lovely toasted multi-grain sandwiches stuffed with chicken ham and egg and devour them while working on a story at home. And sip a pecan-flavoured cappuccino to go with it.


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1. I am from the Artichoke Center of the World and the Land of Fruits and Nuts, something I take great pride in.
2. I am drawn to architectural details, all the swirly patterns and ruffles of buildings.
3. I am a recovering ceramics fanatic. The walls of my home are evidence to this.
4. My favorite painting medium is watercolor.
5. I love painted and craved wood and colorful textiles.
6. I have met two Presidents.
7. My favorite vacation includes a visit to the marche provencal.
8. I am most at peace by the sea, and I have an affinity for trees.
9. I am very proud of my family; they are a warm, loving, and creative lot.
10. I miss home.


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Having recently been introduced to a whole new world of Indian spices courtesy of the gentleman of Panna ll in the Lower East Side of New York City – I used some of my new spices and discovered a delicious new Deviled Egg flavor profile. Easy easy easy.
Curry Deviled Eggs
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- 12 eggs
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Smoked paprika as garnish
- Place the eggs in a large pot in a single layer and fill with cold water to cover by one inch. Bring the water to a boil, cover the pot, remove from the heat, and let the eggs cook undisturbed in the hot water for 16 minutes.
- Drain the hot water and cool the eggs by running cold water over them in the pan. Peel and halve lengthwise. Separate the yolks from the whites, place the yolks in a bowl; arrange the egg whites on a large serving platter.
- Finely mash the yolks with a fork. Combine with the mayonnaise, yogurt, curry powder, and salt. Using a small metal ice cream scoop, portion the mixture neatly into the egg whites. OR spoon the mixture into a plastic bag and snip the corner in order to neatly pipe the filling into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika.
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Welcome to MCGC!
Hello students, prospective members, parents and more! My name is Julianne Brock, President of the Multicultural Greek Council. Our council, consisting of 10 unique sororities and fraternities, offers one of the most intriguing and diverse experiences for any student looking to become involved in our campus and community, make new friends and find a true home away from home.
We do this by hosting cultural programming such as "Salsa Dancing con Alpha Psi Lambda", raising money for our philanthropies like Kappa Phi Lambda's "Kappa Karnival", and hosting social events open for all, like Sigma Lambda Beta and Sigma Lambda Gamma's "Purple Family BBQ."
Not only do we enhance the unique diversity that Ohio State offers, but we also help build our members into Ohio State's future leaders with our extensive leadership opportunities and network of 150+ students, alumni, faculty and staff. Please join us as we aim to continue the growth of our amazing and inspiring MCGC family!
Go ahead and explore MCGC's website. Learn about our chapters, see what events are coming up, and learn how to join our family!
-Julie Brock, President
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How to join
In order to join greek life at The Ohio State University you must meet the following requirements:
-Have at least a 2.5 GPA
-Have completed at least 12 credit hours at Ohio State or another university
-Be in good standing with the university


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The Traffic Operations Section contributes to the safe movement of pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and motorists throughout Mississauga.
Please call 3-1-1, or if outside city limits please call 905-615-4311 for the following information:
Speed Limit Policies
The authority for the City of Mississauga to set speed limits is granted by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) through the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). Under this legislation the City can set speed limits ranging from 40 to 80 km/h in 10 km/h intervals. The HTA also sets a default municipal speed limit of 50 km/h on roadways within cities, towns, villages or built-up areas. The statuatory 50 km/h speed limit is posted at all entrances to the City and at all exits from the Provincial Highway system (QEW, 403, 401 etc.)
Speed limits on major roads are influenced by the roadway's design and classification. In reviewing speed limits a number of factors are considered such as: vehicle operating speeds, adjacent development, collision history, pedestrian activity, driveway spacing and the location of signalized intersections.
City policy reserves the use of 40 km/h speed limits for roads in front of elementary schools and for roadways whose geometric design cannot support a 50 km/h or higher limit. On major roads where elementary schools are present, a 40 km/h when flashing speed limit may be considered.
All Way Stops
Stop signs are designed to regulate vehicular and pedestrian right-of-way at intersections, and are not intended for use as speed control devices. Installation of All Way Stops are recommended based on satisfaction of criteria related to traffic volumes and/or collision history. Other factors such as intersection sightline visibility and road geometry are also considered. These "warrants" are used throughout Ontario.
While All Way Stops are often considered a quick, easy and inexpensive fix for speeding concerns, indiscriminate use of stop signs tends to frustrate many motorists and may result in low stopping compliance and increased mid-block vehicle speeds.
Traffic Calming
Traffic calming uses physical devices or design features to change driver behaviour. It aims to improve public safety by reducing excessive speed, discouraging short-cutting traffic and minimizing conflicts between all road users.
Implementing traffic calming is an extensive process that involves data collection, evaluation, plan development and consultation with stakeholders prior to construction. Each traffic calming location must meet specific criteria identified in the City of Mississauga's Traffic Calming Policy, including roadway classification, minimum daily traffic volume, vehicle operating speeds and minimum levels of short-cutting traffic.
If you know of a street that would benefit from traffic calming, please call 3-1-1 to request an evaluation.


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Metal Framing
Wallboard Supply Company carries high-quality metal framing products from ClarkDietrich Metal Framing, MBA Building, EB Metal US, and Marino\Ware. We stock a wide variety of widths, lengths, and gauges, and can handle all your special metal framing requirements.
If you need standard drywall in a variety of sizes we can help. We carry drywall from the industry's top manufacturers like Georgia Pacific, National Gypsum, USG, Lafarge Gypsum, Quiet Rock and CertainTeed.
Drywall Speciality Panels
We carry a wide variety of fire rated and moisture/mold resistance gypsum boards, fiberglass matted gypsum boards, abuse and impact resistant boards, tile backers boards and shaft wall liners.
Drywall Finishing & Plasters
We offer a wide variety of premixed, setting, and taping type compounds along with textures, primers and sealants from several different manufacturers such as Georgia Pacific, USG, National Gypsum, Lafarge.
For trims we stock a complete line of metal, plastic, and tape type trims. We also can special order aluminum trim products for those specific job needs from companies like Fry Reglet or Pittcon.
Insulation is an important component for thermal, sound, and fire ratings. We carry a wide range of insulation types including: fiberglass, eco-friendly, foam, mineral wool, and cellulose.
Choose from a wide variety of air and vapor barrier products from manufacturers such as 3M, Carlisle, WR Grace, Dow, Tyvek, Typar, Poly America, and tapes from Cantech.
Acoustical Ceilings
If you are not sure which acoustical ceiling tile is the best choice for your project, you're in luck. Our acoustical ceiling sales staff has over 34 years in the installation and sales of acoustical ceilings in a variety of setting.
Acoustical Products
If you are in need of providing an acoustical solution for your project, we have products like sound boards from Quiet Solutions, or Temple Inland (now Georgia Pacific), EVA (Vinyl) sound barrier by United Plastics, or sound clips from Pliteq.
We carry a large variety of top quality lumber and plywood, both treated and untreated in various sizes. We also happen to be FSC® Certified, and can fill all your FSC® lumber requirements.
Exterior Finishes
We sell a variety of windows suitable for residential or light commercial use, include B.F. Rich's and Silverline (division of Anderson) which significantly exceed industry standards, and are backed by a lifetime limited warranty.
Interior Finishes
We can supply all of your door and hardware needs, from entry commercial to residential doors, to even your access doors. We work with suppliers like Wholesale Door, Huttig, Brosco, Doors & Frames, S & S Supply, BCS Sales, and PDQ.
Fastners & Sealants
We carry a wide variety of fire stopping products, acoustical sealants, along with screws and power fasteners from all of your favorite brands such as: Hilti, STI, Biosheild, USG, Ramset, Grabber/ Scorpion, Posi-Grip, Tapcon, and many others.
Choose from famous brand power tools like Dewalt, Hilti, Ramset, Porter Cable, Roto-Zip; lasers from Leica, and Dewalt, or a complete line of hand tools from ToolPro, Stanley, USG, Tajima, Marshalltown, or Curry.


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BTX Technologies Boosts Southern and Southeast Presence via New Sales Representatives Mizzen Marketing and Precision Sales Group
BTX Technologies today announced that Texas-based Mizzen Marketing Resources and North Carolina-based Precision Sales Group (PSG) will be representing the company in the south central and southeastern United States, respectively.
HAWTHORNE, N.Y. ― Oct. 20, 2009 ― BTX Technologies, a global value -added distributor and manufacturer of interface and integration products, today announced that Texas -based Mizzen Marketing Resources and North Carolina -based Precision Sales Group (PSG) will be representing the company in the south central and southeastern United States, respectively. Through individual marketing agreements, Mizzen will provide sales, marketing, and dealer support to BTX and its resellers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, and PSG will provide the same in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Mizzen Marketing Resources has built its solid reputation providing the pro A/V community with video and media conferencing and collaboration, digital signage and streaming, and integrated room system solutions. The company supports its manufacturer and dealer partners in creating a mutually satisfying and profitable relationship with each other and the end user.
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with BTX," said Dave Taylor, owner of Mizzen Marketing. "The company's unique patented solutions along with their engineering and manufacturing capabilities make BTX a very exciting line."
PSG is a manufacturer representative agency specializing in commercial and residential A/V technology. The company has more than 15 years of experience spanning all facets of the consumer electronics and pro A/V industry.
"As a team we are excited about working closely with BTX, a company that boasts a long history of innovative products, customer service, and support," said Jon Perry, president of PSG. "We look forward to introducing the breadth of the company's product line across all our vertical markets."
"The sales professionals at Mizzen Marketing and PSG have provided A/V integrators in their territories with the highest level of sales and support for more than two decades. We are very pleased to be working with each of these two organizations," said Greg Schwartz, president of BTX Technologies. "Through our new agreements with Mizzen and PSG, we are even better prepared to provide the growing BTX reseller network and its customers with professional solutions, service, and support."
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About BTX Technologies, Inc.
BTX Technologies is the premier manufacturer and value -added distributor of professional -grade products used to interface and integrate A/V, broadcast, home theater, data, and security systems. Celebrating its 41st anniversary, BTX combines award -winning, cutting -edge solutions with unmatched technical knowledge and customer service to bring innovation and value to its customers. Call +1 (800) 666 -0996 to request a free catalog or visit BTX at www.btx.com.
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.


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Baking - Chocolate Banana Bread!
Hi everyone and welcome back! I thought I would share something different with you today :) in my spear time I love baking, ive got an enormous sweet tooth and love making cakes and anything with chocolate in it, I think im actually addicted! ive had a full day off today which doesn't happen very often so I did some baking post today as an extra and get back to makeup tomorrow!
Im by no means a good cook, and nothing I bake ever looks perfect but I think that's the fun of it, it tastes good, its cheaper to make your own and I just enjoy it!! So today I made chocolate banana bread, I make it all the time as it doesn't last long in my house and I got the ingredients list off the Gino and Mel Lets Do Lunch site. I don't no if I follow the same steps as it said I just took the ingredients list and made the rest up myself.
130g salted butter
150g soft brown sugar
2 medium eggs
100g dark chocolate chopped
3 large over ripe bananas mashed
1tbs baking powder
240g strong white flour
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
1tsp vanilla extract
equipment I used were:
2 large bowls
Wooden spoon
Bread shaped tray
Now its time to get messy
1) First I preheated the oven to around 200oC (fan oven) then in one bowl creamed the sugar and butter together
2) In the same bowl I added the bananas and mashed them in with the sugar and butter
3) To this bowl I added the two eggs and stirred it all together and added the vanilla extract and salt and pepper
4) In the second bowl I sieved the flour and added the baking powder
5) I then chopped the chocolate and added it to the flour
6) This is what you end up with (and the mess), I then added the flour mixture into the other bowl and folded it all together. It doesn't matter how you add them together!
7) I then lined my tray with grease proof paper and poured the mixture in
8) Then put the kettle on while you wait for this in the oven for approx 40 mins :)
Now eat away!! I hope you liked this post, im no professional and always make a total mess but its worth it :) I hope you try it and ill be back 2mo, have a great weekend!! xxx


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Another super simple Christmas craft here!
We made gingerbread people and a gingerbread house using cardboard cutouts and puffy paint.
I cut some shapes from a packaging box we had handy.
And Anna used lots of puffy paint to dress up her people.
I finished off our little house since she was running out of steam (and puffy paint).
They took about a day to dry...obviously! But we had fun making them!!


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New Java exploit is in the wild, has the potential to affect more than 850 million computers
Up to 850 million computers are vulnerable to a new Java exploit
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There's a new exploit on the block which has pushed security experts to recommend that users disable or uninstall Java altogether after they've found a zero-day Java exploit which lets hackers gain control of your PC.
The exploit targets a vulnerability left open in Java 7 Update 10, which was released in October 2012. The exploit works by getting Java users to visit a website that has malicious code, which takes advantage of a security gap to take control of users' computers.
Just after this story broke, Oracle pushed out Java SE 7 Update 11 which supposedly addressed the exploit. Oracle "strongly recommends" that Java SE 7 users upgrade immediately.
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Remember all those times when I alluded to something that was going on with me and Bryan that I couldn't really share yet?
Well, If you follow me or Bryan on Facebook or Instagram, you may have gotten a clue when he posted this:
With this caption–> "Adoption Training Day 1! Wish us luck!"
So on top of everything else we have going on what with HAVING A BABY and all, we've made the decision as a family to start our adoption process earlier than we had originally intended.
Adoption has always been on our radar and an ultimate plan for our family. I think on like our second date I planted the "oh hey I hope you're cool with adoption if this works out" seed. Thankfully, Bryan was super on board. On top of wanting to adopt in the first place, I've always had a heart for a certain type: taking in older kids and sibling groups. The ones who usually struggle the most. the ones who are hardest to get adopted and will likely age out of the foster care system with no forever family.
This is something Bryan was also on board with. However, I always prayed that Bryan would not just "be on board," but that this would be his thing too. I mean, there is that whole "spiritual leader of our household" factor. I knew that this was the case when I came home from work one day (pre-pregnancy) and he had submitted our general inquiry and filled out some basic paperwork to get us started. Out of the blue. Yeah, God seems to have known what he was doing with us.
We did a lot of praying, talking, and driving other adopted families nuts with questions about birth order effect, what our timing should look like, and if we should adopt after or before our first biological child. Our answer was a lot of silence.
This is pretty common with me actually. God usually doesn't speak to me in sweet whispers and precious moments like He does with some of my peers. I never "feel led" necessarily. What I do feel is an indescribable urgency and conviction to run full speed ahead at a goal or mission until God slams that door closed and (usually much later than I'd like) gives me a peace about standing still for a minute. Bryan loves this about me. You can ask him and he'll tell you how adorable it is when my anal-retentive, logical mind turns into irrational mush when I "feel led."
So in this silence, we "decided" (<–lol) to just wait it out until we felt like we weren't supposed to wait anymore.
Flash-forward to pregnancy, where we were still just, you know, waiting and stuff, when I felt that familiar conviction and urgency.
I was scrolling through Facebook at work one day, and a photo listing for Project Zero rolled through my feed. If you're not familiar with this awesome non-profit, then please click that link. They serve to bring awareness of waiting children, usually OLDER KIDS AND SIBLING GROUPS, to families in Arkansas. This was nothing new, I saw their stuff all the time. The smiling, heartbreaking faces of kids who desired deeply to be loved forever always move me. Always. But I always say to myself that we are waiting. Until this day, when a photo of two brothers popped up. They were different. They were important to me somehow. I took a screenshot of them and "jokingly" (<–not really) sent it to Bryan with the text "I want them."
Bryan, the one of us who is rational in these situations and NEVER takes off running without carefully considering where he is going, replies "Let's do it."
Our next steps involved a whirlwind of emails and calls to Christie (the co-founder of Project Zero), the boys' adoption specialist, DHS, and the directors of The CALL in NWA.
See? Full-speed.
Our next few months involved an initial home visit with our DCFS caseworker (Who we LOVE!), lots more emails and phone calls, filling out every form in the history of the world, becoming CPR certified, and most recently, the completion of 30 hours of training. Hence the photo and caption above. (Just to put things in perspective, this is about 85% of the process. We only have 2 steps left to complete.)
It also involved us learning a powerful lesson: Not everyone will be supportive of us and what we're doing.
My first reaction to the comments that we received from our shocked friends and acquaintances was anger.
Why do they care anyway? This isn't their family.
How could she say that to someone she doesn't even know very well?
What gives him the right to have an opinion about what we do?
Do they really believe that we are so naive to think that this will be a cake-walk?
I realized that this came from a place of hurt. As a person who too-deeply merits validation from others, I needed positive reinforcement that we were doing the right thing. It was hard not to get indignant and want to point all of them to the multitude of Bible verses commanding us as Christians to care for the least of these. How could they not see the need, and much worse, discourage us from looking at it too?
We stopped talking about it. We didn't tell people unless they asked, and we certainly didn't broadcast it on any social media.
I was tired of crossing names off the list of people we could depend on when the going was sure to get tough.
The best part of training to me was that no one seemed to think we were crazy. No one batted an eye to the fact that I am 7+ months pregnant and working toward opening our home for concurrent-planning foster care. As we introduced ourselves, we made a joke about how we were apparently crazy to be doing this, and to our delight, no one seemed to get the joke.
It validated us that we were following God's lead here. The amount of encouragement and strengthening we received in those 30 hours is priceless. And having a ridiculously sore butt after 30 hours of sitting is worth it.
We might not get those boys I saw, and I'm finally ok with that. But for whatever reason, God used them to strike that ever-familiar fire under my feet and get me, and Bryan, running. I hope we can provide a forever home for them. We already love them so much. Whatever the case, I pray continually that God will give me a peace about whatever direction His opening and closing of doors leads us.


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Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Happy Birthday Cathy and Holly
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Happy birthday Cathy and Holly, and here's to happier times ahead. Two beautiful cards Andree xReplyDelete
Andree the firts card is soft and beautiful the second is great and fab.ReplyDelete
gr karin
These are really lovely Andree - great makes hun and thanks so much for my blog comments - hugs Judith xxxReplyDelete
i Love them both, the first is so soft and pretty and ethereal, and the second looks like a ribbon for a winner , fab makes, i whish them both happy birthday and all the best wishes for a bright bright future xxReplyDelete
Happy birthday to Cathy and Holly. Two beautiful cards, I love the images and beautiful papers.ReplyDelete
Linda xxx
Both fabulous cards, Twubble.ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday to both Cathy and Holly. Holly looks gorgeous...I must get hold of that muzzle one day and give it a big smooch!
Happy Birthday, Cathy and Holly, hope you both have happier times ahead, fabulous card Sis, I am sure they both will love them, and carrots and apples are good...hugs xxxxReplyDelete
Happy birthday to both of them - lovely cards!ReplyDelete
So wonderful, the first card is so light and sweet and you just know I love another Holly! wonderful work. Cheers, HolleyReplyDelete
I don't usually reply to comments, however, I will answer any questions. So, thank you for taking the time to leave a message x


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Love Teen Mom or hate Teen Mom, the reality series often shows the darker side of parenting teenagers. Teenage girls get pregnant. Teenage girls get the crap beaten out of them by their boyfriends. Look at Teen Mom 3 star Katie Yeager. New details about boyfriend Joey Maes have come out, alleging that the mercurial father of her little girl has gotten so violent at times that he once broke her nose.
Got that? A teenage girl had her nose broken by her boyfriend. That happened (or at least it's alleged that it happened) in real life.
This is not the puppy love, aww, so sweet, story that comes to mind when we think "teen relationship."
MTV cameras didn't catch that fight, or several others being reported by Radar, but they have shown some scary moments between the two young parents on Teen Mom 3 this season. Two weeks ago, the show ended with Joey tearing the couple's apartment apart while Katie cowered on the couch.
As a mother, it was hard to watch.
Teenage domestic violence is not "just a Teen Mom thing." This is not just something that happens to girls who end up pregnant in high school (to that point there isn't any one type of girl who ends up in pregnant in high school ... sorry, but teen pregnancy knows no socio-economic boundaries).
Katie could be my daughter.
She's smart. She's driven. She's in love with a guy who isn't very nice to her.
More From The Stir: 'Teen Mom 3' Sneak Peek: Katie's Domestic Violence Nightmare Isn't Over Yet
It's a nightmare. You wouldn't wish it on your worst enemy's daughter.
And yet, it's a nightmare parents often don't address until it's too late.
Katie's mom supposedly called the cops on Joey when he got violent, but weren't there signs before that this guy was no good?
I have noticed that parents don't put much stock in teenage relationships. There's an assumption that kids fall in and out of love quickly, and that problems will simply resolve themselves because, hey, they're young; they won't be together forever.
But what we're seeing on Teen Mom right now is that it can be much more complicated than that. Domestic violence isn't just an adult problem. It happens with teenagers too. In fact, the CDC reports 9.4 percent of high school students report being hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend.
It's not epidemic by any means, but that's 9.4 percent too many.
And what are parents to do?
Good for Katie's mom for trying to do something.
Was it enough?
It's hard to say from the outside. I do know I feel for her.
One of the problems with the lack of awareness that this is a true issue for teenagers is that there aren't a heckuva lot of resources out there for parents of teens in abusive relationships. These tips, from the California Attorney General's Office, sound like common sense, but it can't hurt to study them if you're afraid your child is in Katie's shoes:
• Recognize and confront the abusive behavior. Be sure to have specific examples.
• Let him/her know what is not acceptable. While being supportive of your teen as a person and his/her efforts to overcome the abusive behavior, you may have to make the difficult decision to report your teen's violence to law enforcement.
• Be a role model for supportive, healthy relationships with your own partner.
Put yourself in Katie's parents shoes. What would you do if she was your daughter?
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Currently Loving : BoticcaTuesday, May 22, 2012
Whilst catching up on one of my favourite blogs, The Online Stylist, I was introduced to Boticca.
I have obviously been doing an awful lot of online browsing recently, just check back over my recent 'wishlist' posts to see what I mean. So, I'm not going to post a huge long list of the things that took my fancy, I'm just going to show you my absolute favourite and then urge you to visit the site and take a look for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
Toosis three stones ring with pink quartz and purple amethyst.
Pretty yes?
I'd love to know what your favourite piece is!
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I love Boticca too, such a treasure trove!ReplyDelete
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Ohh, they're lovely! I love the Origami Swan Necklace, so beautiful. (http://boticca.com/origamijewellery/necklace-swan/)ReplyDelete
I discovered them a while ago, and love them. They have some great pieces.ReplyDelete


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When many people hear about truck accidents, they assume that the truck driver caused the accident. However, sometimes passenger vehicles fail to drive safely when in the vicinity of these large trucks. The result can be death, which is what recently happened on Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway.
The truck accident occurred on the afternoon of Nov. 1 on Interstate 94. The semi-truck was hit by a car on the front left side, and the impact caused the truck to hit a concrete wall on the right side. The truck driver was ejected, and the truck proceeded to then cross the interstate and hit the wall on the left side. The 56-year-old truck driver died at the scene. The truck suffered extensive body damage.
The passenger car suffered moderate body damage. The driver refused medical treatment. The lanes were closed for more than four hours as police investigated and cleaned up the area.
It is unknown what caused the accident. With semi-trucks so large in size, it's hard to believe that a driver could not see one. Perhaps the passenger car driver was inattentive and attempted to move into the lane without looking. Although unlikely, there's always a possibility that the truck driver could be liable as well, if he was driving recklessly.
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You may have read an article on how the Equiem Portal can find you love. The article tells of how two of our users serendipitously met while picking up their coffee orders. We love this story - as it illustrates just one of the many ways the Portal can help create genuine relationships between building occupants. In this post, we'd like to share with you a module that makes it even easier for our clients to foster these kinds of connections.
Introducing Find & Explore, our directory module on the Equiem Portal. Find and Explore is not your ordinary directory system - it is a "Facebook for your building" - a beautiful online network of all individuals in a building or space, with search functionality and customisable user profiles. Designed to be adaptable to our client's needs, Find & Explore is not only useful for commercial towers, but also residential apartments, co-working spaces and shopping centres.
Find and Explore is part of a broader strategy to create genuine communities within a building or space. As evident in co-working offices, a strong community is one of the key ingredients to making a space successful. It does this by offering its members benefits - it's much harder to move out of a space if it means losing valuable connections you've built, access to exclusive events or a culture you've grown to love.
In order to build a community however, you first need to have a platform where people can meet and start to build genuine relationships. Relationships are fundamental to community creation and as seen commercial towers, critical to keeping top talent. Find and Explore was designed to be this platform. Acting as a private social network for your building or space, it helps connect people that otherwise would likely never meet (or for that matter, even know each other existed!)
In short, Find and Explore provides the platform to foster a genuine, thriving community, which itself is an important factor in keeping tenants, members, or residents 'sticky'.
Today, Find & Explore is used actively throughout our portfolio of Portals. Our plans for the module doesn't stop here however. We will soon be including companies, retailers and services in future updates. Soon, the module will provide our clients with an even more complete view of their community. Stay tuned!
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Black Panther Claw Pendant Necklace
"I am the king of a small African nation."
- Two claw pendants on 30" lariat-style chain
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"I am the king of a small African nation."T'Challa is one of the most versatile Marvel heroes. As Black Panther he has served on several teams, including the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. He's one of their smartest minds, on par with Reed Richards and Tony Stark. He was married to Storm from the X-Men for a time. He's been the King of Wakanda and also the King of the Dead. He's fought nearly every foe under the sun to save his people, his world, and all of reality - and he does it all in a mysterious head-to-toe black costume with a claw collar.
We can't seem to pull off footy pajamas-as-daywear (not that we haven't tried! #lifegoals), but we can take a page out of the Black Panther lookbook with this stainless steel claw pendant necklace. This goth-edgy piece is inspired by his costume, but subtle enough to wear every day. The claw pendants have a contrasting black PVD coating - because obviously we aren't going to risk any heroic wrath by using actual animal claws! Each one hangs from the end of the long 30" chain, which crosses in the front for a long lariat style look. It probably won't give you any added athletic prowess (only the Panther God can do that), but you can still look fierce!
For our customers with nickel allergies: This is made from 316L grade surgical stainless steel. That means the five main components are iron, chromium, nickel (10-14%), molybdenum, and manganese. This is implant-grade steel.
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- Black Panther Claw Pendant Necklace
- Officially-licensed Marvel merchandise
- You don't have to have powers from the Panther God to look fierce!
- An edgy yet heroic accessory
- Long lariat style with two black claws
- 30" chain has lobster clasp closure
- Comes in an officially licensed Marvel jewelry box
- Materials: 316L Stainless Steel with black PVD coating
- Dimensions: 1.6" tall x 0.3" diameter claws with 30" long chain


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Are you eschewing asparagus because of recent headlines suggesting that it raises your cancer risk?
Some recent research suggested that foods which contain high levels of asparagine, an amino acid, may be associated with the spread of breast cancer, as USA Today reported.
A study of lab mice found cutting levels of asparagine "dramatically" reduced the spread of triple-negative breast cancer. The researchers, who published their work in the journal Nature, used a number of methods to reduce asparagine levels in the mice, including changes to their diets, as USA Today noted.
From there, legions made the assumption that you should cut asparagus, as well as potatoes and seafood (which are also high in asparagine) out of your diet to stave off cancer. But now many doctors are warning against this assumption, pointing out that asparagus will not give you cancer.
"Our bodies make asparagine, as well as many of the other amino acids that form proteins, and [asparagine synthetase] is one of the enzymes that helps make it," explained Dr. Alex Berezow, senior fellow of biomedical science for the American Council on Science and Healthy said in the Baltimore Sun. "Apparently, the more active this enzyme, the better breast cancer (in this mouse model) is able to spread. That's interesting."
Asparagine is found in asparagus, but also in a cavalcade of other healthy foods that you should by no means avoid: Animal products, potatoes, legumes, nuts, and whole grains are all culprits of spreading this "cancerous" protein, as the Sun notes.
"Putting patients on a diet low in asparagine is probably not realistic because asparagine is everywhere (and, as mentioned above, our bodies make it, anyway.)" Berezow explained in the Sun. "Instead, lowering blood levels of asparagine or blocking the enzyme asparagine synthetase in breast tumor cells might be the best path forward."


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With the new year and new decade looming just a few days ahead on the horizon, I've got my usual end-of-the-year itch to make some big changes in my life. As you could probably guess from the title of this post, one of my resolutions is to fit more time for writing into my schedule.
Unfortunately, just like most other people out there, my resolve to follow through on my resolutions dries up about two weeks into the new year. However, this year I'm taking a completely different approach. I'm not waiting for the new year to roll around before I start trying to tackle my resolutions. I figured if I gathered some momentum going into 2010, the promises I've made to myself might have a better survival rate.
Of course finding more time to write isn't ever as simple as it sounds. So, I took a step back and asked a question every writer should ask themselves: "What usually prevents me from writing?" For me, the answer is always: A Messy House! Many of you out there may be able to block out the chaos and the clutter, but it drives me to distraction and my productivity plummets. It was by this thought process that landed on my two-fold resolution:
1. Purge house of clutter & get it squeaky clean. Now, with a more low-maintenance domicile:
2. Find more time two write.
I've already put #1 into action. Hoping to get some of that afore mentioned momentum, I came home on Saturday night and started overhauling my bedroom, bathroom, and closet. I'm happy to say 90% of those rooms are finished and I plan to keep truckin' even after I put up this post.
Resolution #2 is very open to interpretation so I decided to give myself the following parameters:
- Schedule at least 3, writing sessions a week.
- Each session must be a minimum of 1 hour during the week, 3 hours on the weekend.
- Blogging only counts for 1 of those writing sessions.
- Put up more blog posts - 3 or 4 per week.
Hopefully, this will be the next step in turning my writing into something more than just a hobby.So, what's your biggest road block on the writing highway? And how are you planning on getting around it in 2010?


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"Raise that baby to be an adult!" These were some very strong and wise words spoken to me when our first-born daughter was only two weeks old. They were spoken by an older, wiser woman (who was actually, at that time, quite a bit younger than I am now). Spoken by a mom who knew that it is a great gift to love our children so fully that we would, from the very beginning of their days, choose to guide them towards adulthood. Guide these precious, tiny individuals towards wisdom and maturity, responsibility and compassion for others. And, for us as believers in Jesus, it also meant we were to raise up our babies in the knowledge and love of the Lord. With all that in mind, I added my own mantra: And raise that baby on your knees!
My husband, Tim, and I knew God's Word declares that one day:
…at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord…
Philippians 2:10-11
We knew that humility before our God was essential to do any of this baby-raising thing! We knew that, whether or not our babies would ever choose to be God's babies, we still had a call on our lives to do it God's Way – to raise them with lots and lots of God's love, wisdom and help!
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.
Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home
and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Deuteronomy 6:5-7
Just as we are to raise up our own babies this way, it is the way God wants all of us to grow up as His followers, as His children – as the Body of Christ.
When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child.
When I became [an adult], I put the ways of childhood behind me.
I Corinthians 13:11
Grow up. Set aside childish things. God's greatest purpose for all of us is to grow up to be more like Jesus. God desires, and transforms, His children "to be conformed to the image of his Son" (Romans 8:29).
To be like Jesus is pretty grown up. To be like Jesus requires a child-like trust in our loving Abba and a willing, obedient heart to set aside all things childish. Our choices and actions should reflect our humility before God, our love for God, our Christ-likeness in wisdom, maturity, responsibility and compassion for others. As God's babies on the way to adulthood – on the way to being more like Jesus – we should: Love others. Forgive others. Strengthen and heal our families. Respect and protect others. Give to others. Share what we have. Share what we know of God's love and salvation. Provide for the hungry. Care for the hurting. Sacrifice our self-centered actions and attitudes for the sake of others. Live out God's love, grace and truth, justice and peace, mercy and compassion in every way possible with everyone!


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Chip tuning, engine tuning and ECU remapping by Chiptronics UK
visit our new ECU remapping and Chip Tuning FAQ
Chip tuning refers to changing or modifying an EPROM chip in a car's or other vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU) to achieve better performance, whether it be more power, cleaner emissions, or better fuel economy.
This was done with early engine computers in the 1980s and 1990s. Today, the term chip tuning can be misleading, as people will often use it to describe ECU tuning that does not involve swapping the chip. These days we can tune a modern ECU by simply updating its software through a standard interface, such as the cars diagnostics ports. This procedure is commonly referred to as engine or ECU tuning.
As technology has advanced, so has the electronics that go into cars. The ECU in a modern automobile, together with advanced engine technology, makes it possible to control many aspects of the engine's operation, such as spark timing and fuel injection. The ECU may also control electronic throttle control (drive-by-wire), valve timing, boost control (in turbocharged engines), ABS, the automatic transmission, and the electronic stability control system.
One of the many ways of tuning a modern ECU is by adjusting the ignition timing advance. Higher timing may result in higher performance. However, to cope with advanced timing, one must run high-octane gasoline to avoid pre-ignition detonation or pinging. Manufacturers design for a specific timing and this may limit performance accordingly.
In addition, changing fuel maps to coincide with the stoichiometric ratio for gasoline combustion may also develop an increase in performance. Most manufactures tune for optimum emissions and fuel economy purposes which can limit performance.
This is where we come in. We will individually tune your ECU to give maximum power from the fuel you supply your car with. This will not affect your average low-speed MPG, in fact it will in most cases improve your MPG.
Another reason to change your ECU map is if there are engine, intake, or exhaust modifications to your car. These "bolt-on" modifications alter the way that the engine flows, often causing the air to fuel ratio to change. Without re-mapping the fuel tables, some of the performance gains from the modifications may not be maximised.
A common misconception is that the ECU can be tuned to provide different power maps optimized for different driving courses (e.g. race tracks). In fact, once the ECU is tuned for optimal torque at all RPM ranges, there is no reason to "de-tune" the ECU for any RPM. A poorly tuned ECU can result in decreased performance, driveability, and may even cause engine damage; this is why all our programs are road tested thoroughly.
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SPF-Related Codes & Standards
>>ASHRAE/IES Publish 2013 Energy Standard: Changes for Envelope, Lighting, Mechanical Sections
Source: Resnet.us
Major changes to requirements regarding building envelope, lighting, mechanical and the energy cost budget are contained in the newly published energy standard from ASHRAE and IES.
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2013, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
, incorporates 110 addenda, reflecting changes made through the public review process. Appendix F gives brief descriptions and publication dates of the addenda to 90.1-2010 reflected in this new edition.
"While many things have changed since the first version of Standard 90 was published in 1975, the need to reduce building energy use and cost has not," Steve Skalko, chair of the committee that wrote the 2013 standard, said. "This standard represents many advances over the 2010 standard, as we worked toward our goal of making the standard 40 to 50 percent more stringent than the 2004 standard."
Builders and Efficiency Advocates Reach 2015 International Energy Conservation Code Change Agreement
Source: Resnet.us
Together, the Leading Builders of America, Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have proposed a
change to the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC
) that would result in significant energy savings, while providing more flexibility to builders. Leading Builders of America represents 20 of the nation's largest builders accounting for 40 percent of the new single‐family homes market, NRDC is a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization representing 1.3 million members and online activists, and IMT is nonprofit advocacy organization focused on improving energy efficiency in buildings.
>>ICC Illustrated IBC Handbook Helps Professionals Better Understand Code Application, Compliance
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2012 International Building Code (IBC) Handbook
, a new publication from the International Code Council (ICC) and McGraw-Hill Professional, combines detailed discussion with more than 600 color illustrations to support the application of IBC provisions. Previously published in two volumes, the new edition covers both structural and fire- and life-safety provisions in a single reference to ease understanding and proper application of code requirements and achieve compliance.
Ventilation for New Low-Rise Residential Buildings
: Building Science Corporation Standard 01 -- 2013
Source: www.buildingscience.com
This criterion defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical ventilation systems in new low-rise residential buildings.
>>BPI's Home Performance-Related Data Standards Published as BPI Standards
Source: BPI.org
The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) announced that its BPI-2100-S-2013: Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Transfer and BPI-2200-S-2013: Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Collection have been published as
BPI standards
. "These standards should make the entire home performance industry more effective and profitable by dramatically reducing the costs, time and effort involved in transferring information," said Robin LeBaron, Managing Director of the National Home Performance Council, who coordinated the BPI working group that developed these standards.
>>The Building Codes Assistance Project Updates on Building Energy Codes
Source: energycodesocean.org
BCAP Newsletters are quarterly summaries of what's been happening at the Building Codes Assistance Project and building energy code progress around the nation. To access the full archive, click
. Here are some of the recent alerts from the BCAP Code Alerts released
released weekly by the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) and its website, the
Online Code Environment & Advocacy Network (OCEAN)
. Code Alert Bulletins are designed to share information and support timely participation in state and local activities related to the adoption and implementation of building energy codes. The bulletins highlight immediate opportunities to influence state and local policy outcomes, indicate code status, and recommend contacts for action. If you know of activity that should be on this bulletin or would like to sign up for this bulletin, contact Matt Kerns at (202) 530-2252 or


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The center Home of Ethnic Students (also named "Minority Student Home") is located in a village called Sanjuruen , 5 km from Chiang Rai.
This center was established in 2015 by Mr Supamit Porchai, who belongs to the minority ethnic Lahu . This is because it has not had the opportunity to study when he was young he decided to help the children and try to provide them a good education.
20 children live here, 17 boys and 3 girls , aged between 7 and 19 years. They come from areas near the Thai-Burma border, specifically of 2 villages: Mae FAAH-Luang Poo and Hauai Choom.
The children are from minority Lahu and Akha and come from poor families of deceased parents or having an addiction to drugs.
They all go to school to school Sa-Ha-Saad, located 5 km from the center.
2 people only manage this center today, Mr Supramit and his wife, who bear all the costs themselves, on their personal budget, without any help; even if they sometimes receive donations of vegetables or rice from some families or the villagers.
Mr Supramit is an entrepreneur and has a coffee plantation. His wife works "the little coffee shop" in Chiang Rai City.
Both work mostly the day and return at night to take care of children returning from school. The Weekend and school holidays, at least one of them remain with the children, and sometimes friends come help. They obviously can not recruit staff, lack of resources.
Suffice to say that this new place, alas essential space to collect and protect children, obviously having problems, besides other children want to come to live (3 newcomers already since last year).
In October 2015, EDM Thailand began to help by delivering one tonne of organic brown rice.
In 2016, we signed a partnership contract. Home of Ethnic Students between therefore officially in project EDM Thailand.
We hope to continue to help them as much as possible .


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Here are the Caldecott Medal Winner books I read in March with the Ant Bug. The books we enjoyed and will likely read again are marked large.
1946: The Rooster Crows by Maud & Miska Petersham
1953: The Biggest Bear by Lynd Ward
1954: Madeline's Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans
1956: Frog Went A-Courtin', illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky; text: retold by John Langstaff
1966: Always Room for One More, illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian; text: Sorche Nic Leodhas, pseud. [Leclair Alger]
1969: The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, illustrated by Uri Shulevitz; text: retold by Arthur Ransome (The Ant Bug wasn't interested in this one, but this is worth trying again in a few years)
1970: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig
1972: One Fine Day, retold and illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian
1980: Ox-Cart Man, illustrated by Barbara Cooney; text: Donald Hall
1996: Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Caldecott Books in March
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Scripture of the Week: Mosiah 13:5
"Now it came to pass after Abinidi had spoken these words that the people of King Noah durst not lay their hands on him, for the Spirit of the Lord was upon him."
Mosiah 13:5
This scripture was chosen to along with our Family Home Evening lesson on scripture stories from the Book of Mormon.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
Recently Read: The Tales of Beedle the Bard
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
On our bookshelf: Eric Carle
One of my favorite children's book authors is Eric Carle. Of course, his most famous book is the The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This book is well-deserving of its fame, and is beloved in our home.
One of our favorite Eric Carle books is From Head to Toe.
Another one that has been on our library checkout list numerous times is Papa, please get the moon for me. The fold-out pages are a lot of fun.
"Eric Carle's art is distinctive and instantly recognizable. His art work is created in collage technique, using hand-painted papers, which he cuts and layers to form bright and cheerful images. Many of his books have an added dimension—die-cut pages, twinkling lights as in The Very Lonely Firefly, even the lifelike sound of a cricket's song as in The Very Quiet Cricket - giving them a playful quality: a toy that can be read, a book that can be touched. Children also enjoy working in collage and many send him pictures they have made themselves, inspired by his illustrations. He receives hundreds of letters each week from his young admirers."(Taken from The Official Eric Carle Web Site)He has illustrated more than 70 books, and you can see the complete list here. Which one is your favorite?
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Scripture of the Week: D&C 88:119
"Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God"
This scripture was chosen to go along with our Family Home Evening Lesson: Family Members Have Important Responsibilities.
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Monday, March 9, 2009
Recently Read: The Secret Life of Bees
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
Caldecott Books in January and February
One of my reading goals for this year is to read all of the Caldecott Medal Books. Here is a list of the books I read in January and February with the Ant Bug. The books we enjoyed and will likely read again are marked large.
1938: Animals of the Bible, A Picture Book illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop
1939: Mei Li by Thomas Handforth
1941: They Were Strong and Good by Robert Lawson
1943: The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
1964: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak*
1968: Drummer Hoff, illustrated by Ed Emberley; text: adapted by Barbara Emberley
1986: The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg*
2003: My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann*
2005: Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
2006: The Hello, Goodbye Window Illustrated by Chris Raschka, written by Norton Juster
*This book is a permanent member of our book collection.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Scripture of the Week: John 6:69
"And we believe are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God."
John 6:69
This scripture was chosen to go along with our Family Home Evening lesson: My faith in Jesus Christ grows when I know who he is.
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I was just doing my job, and noticed something awry. I decided to investigate (with the third eye)? I kept digging – running mathematical equations…..every time I brought in help, even more from my life was taken.
I saw the things that were only made for movies. I ran the numbers and came up empty. I cut my hands open and bled without pain. I tore everything apart to find answers in vain. I look at the last thing left I hadn't opened….a DVD of the movie a Beautiful Mind, that's when I realized that I had been broken.
I found another writer today "The Poetics of Thought" – The Poetry of Reality – it was the perfect place for me to make my first comment:
Your post is "in time" for my moment in life. I have been enmeshed in Chapel Perilous and it all came to a sudden slam against the walls of reality. I have experienced more in this little room of changes than I can recall in my very busy "normal life". I entered this "god forsaken place" back in May …. and it didn't matter where I ran to, I was always within the walls of confusion. Each day brought answers that were definite and different than the day before. I finally had to accept that the answers were always changing and no thing was to be true or trusted. I finally stopped running and stayed within a confined environment that seemed to be off the radar of the hustle and bustle of the world around me. 9/9/9 …. was the night I learned of alchemy, and the computer became alive with something on the "other side" showing me a brilliant display of ability I had only seen in the movies and believed to be special FX. I had a human being behave in terms of a 180 (again) and attempt to impose a belief that I knew not to be true of my character…..so when the door was closing ….the last words I heard was ….."Where is my ID?" I tore everything apart till I cut my fingers open deep with a knife, bleeding over the papers covering the floor, I broke the lock on the door, I pulled the lights out of the wall and tore every ballast apart, questioning the reason of an outside fixture indoors, I took a knife to my laptop and dismantled it piece by piece, especially focusing on the bottom notification "strike zone" I pulled the mirror off of the wall, and went through articles of clothes, I put numbers together and called to reach NOS and dialed the patterns and the numbers I put together, only to be connected to the Republican Party, or a college that had a number for the bank closings, or to be given a code that was something along the lines of URNM13…….I looked in the microwave, stove, under the sinks, the stove tops, the refrigerator, and I found a red light blinking and cut the wire to the air-conditioning that was protruding from a strange place. How did I know what I was looking for, when I have never looked before, no knowledge of what I should find once I find it…..if I ever find it? I had to be diligent, smart, and time efficient and put things back together before anyone may hear my disturbance. I stopped, and found a gift left for me…..a DVD of a Beautiful Mind…. now 9/11/09 and I just sobbed. I really fucked myself. I couldn't leave the room because I ruined the handle and lock, I couldn't get cool air on a hot day, I had no computer to do my work, and I had no one I could call for help and explain what I had done…..so out of character …. so out of my mind. I can only do small things to be "normal" again. Eat, sleep, exercise, study, write, and crawl out of the depths of despair, remembering I was the one who had it all…..or did I?


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This is one of the easiest (and most adorable) baby shower themes to pull off. Seriously.
Unless I can't eat it, it inevitably ends up in the trash. (Sorry!)
Add a rustic, natural look to your next big bash. Bonus: they don't have to look perfect to be beautiful!
We sent these to my parents and FaceTimed them as they found out the sex of our 2nd baby.
I love the bohemian look; it lends itself easily to so many beautiful party ideas.


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Surinamese Hinduism is the outcome of immigrant adaptation in the Caribbean. Plantation colonies in this part of the world were exploited with slave labor. After the abolition of slavery in the 19th century (in the case of Suriname, this was relatively late, in 1863), most plantation colonies in the Caribbean imported indentured labor from British India eith…
Suriname(3,033 words)
Cite this pageRuben Gowricharn and Albertina Nugteren, "Suriname", in: Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Edited by: Knut A. Jacobsen, Helene Basu, Angelika Malinar, Vasudha Narayanan. Consulted online on 18 February 2019 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2212-5019_beh_COM_9000000214>
First published online: 2012
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