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I thought I should run tonight, as a warm up for the race on Sunday. I haven't been running for 1.5 weeks, due to pain in my Achilles tendon.
I also wanted to see what it was like to run with a 1.5L generic Camel Back. I did a mile in my neighborhood, and stopped to drop off the pack. It was annoying the way the water was swishing around with each step. The weight of the bag didn't bother me, but I'm sure it would have halfway through the race. Of course, by then half the water would have been gone. I decided to not wear it because there will be water stations, and I don't want it in the way during the obstacles.
I just did a four mile run, and I ditched the Camel Back at a friends house after the first mile. I will not be bringing it with me for the race. It flopped around too much and felt constricting. As for the Achillies tendon, it started to ache a little bit; however, I suspect this was from inactivity, not from damage. I did another ice water soak for the tendon and my overall foot health. I also took a dose of ibuprofen to help with any swelling in my feet from the run. I'm feeling pretty good about the shape I'm in for the event.
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To show case the beautiful papers in the kit I created this starburst design. It was actually quite quick and easy to achieve. Firstly find the centre of your piece of cardstock. Then simply cut off a strip of paper at an angle, place the tip on the centre mark then mark and trim what hangs off the page.
As the design creates a focal point in the centre of the page I decided to place my photo there as well as directing the arrows to that point to further emphasise it.
Behind my photo I have used only cards from the ephemera pack. The pieces in the pack vary in size and as I love to use smaller photos on my layouts they were perfect for creating a matte behind my photo. I would've liked to add different textures behind my photo but I created this while at Uni and didn't have anything on hand.
I have also added a couple of the puffy, leather stickers from the Bits and Pieces Kit, Valerie. So, so cute.
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RUBiS Energy Bermuda is to buy Bermuda Gas (BGU) in an estimated deal worth $17.7million, as part of a strategic bid to expand its business into the LPG distribution market.
Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) has the potential to be a leading energy source for Bermuda, and is purchased by many of the island's visiting superyachts for operations on board.
RUBiS has supplied LPG to Bermuda Gas since 1957, helping BGU to hold its title as the island's leading retailer, selling 5,000-tonnes of cylinders and bulk distribution per year.
Speaking to the Royal Gazette recently, Graham Redford, managing director of RUBiS Energy Bermuda explained that the deal arose when RUBiS became aware that BGU was looking to take control of its own supply chain, importing LPG in ISO tanks from overseas. No jobs will be lost as a result of the takeover, and all existing agreements and equipment warranties will be honoured.
Graham said to the Royal Gazette, "The Bermuda Gas acquisition represents a strategic expansion of RUBIS's existing LPG business in Bermuda.
"RUBiS is currently the island's leading importer of LPG and the integration of the supply and distribution chain will allow us to expand infrastructure capabilities to better serve our customers."
He continued, "Bermuda Gas was likely aware that we would have been forced to enter the distribution market, so it made sense for us to approach them and try and negotiate the purchase of BGU.
"The acquisition represents a strong add-on to RUBiS's existing position in this sector. We are able to look at the whole business. Before we were only suppliers, now we can look at economies of scale."
Graham believes that, with LPG being a by-product of natural gas and crude oil refining, it offers a preferred energy source for the island over liquid natural gas alternatives. He shared that it is sourced from conflict-free countries, as well as offering greater energy efficiencies and emitting fewer greenhouse gases than many other fuels.
He explained, "LPG is a good, safe, secure fuel source for Bermuda. The infrastructure is built. It's clean, it's the best alternative, but it's not been explored in Bermuda. I will spend time to look at any alternatives."
However, LPG is only one segment of the company's operations in Bermuda. Diesel, gasoline and white oils are also imported and distributed by the French company, which bought Shell's Bermuda operations in 2006. The assets included fuel storage tanks at Ferry Reach and Dockyard that can hold a total of 184,000 barrels of fuel.
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ELIZABETH — Police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with the shooting death of a 34-year-old Elizabeth woman, authorities said.
Just before 11 p.m. last night, members of the Union County Homicide Task Force arrested a male suspect in connection with the death of Yessenia Feliciano, Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow said.
According to the investigation, Feliciano was shot when she answered the door of her Erie Street home just before 6 a.m. on Sunday, Romankow said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Within a few hours of the shooting investigators had identified and had complaints signed against the 17-year-old suspect and were in the process of locating him," said Romankow. "While that search was underway an anonymous caller phoned a tip into Union County Crimestoppers with the suspect's location."
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Beck taught English and social science. Administrators have a substitute in place to finish the school year.
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By LARRY CHAMBERS, Staff
INDEPENDENCE – Something new has been added to this year's homecoming celebration at Grayson County High School – a victory parade and community pep rally.
The Blue Devils will take on the Floyd County Buffaloes on Friday at 7 p.m. A homecoming queen will be crowned at halftime.
The parade and pep rally will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The parade theme is: "We are loud, We are proud, We are Grayson County."
HILLSVILLE – At the Carroll County School Board meeting on Sept. 8, teachers and students were recognized for outstanding accomplishments.
Steve Mason and Matthew Tompkins, educators at the Carroll County Alternative Education Center, were recognized as Outstanding Specialists with the Jobs for Virginia Graduates (JVG) program.
INDEPENDENCE – Dr. Larry Massie will continue to serve as interim superintendent of the Grayson County School System through Nov. 30, after the Grayson County School Board approved a memorandum of agreement at its Sept. 14 meeting.
Massie, who lives in Richmond, was appointed interim superintendent on June 17 after superintendent Kevin Chalfant resigned on May 31.
The school board is continuing to interview applicants for the superintendent's position.
A construction project at the Galax High School football field will keep rain from washing mud onto the field and track, but keeping runoff out of the stands will have to wait.
Galax School Board members discussed the upcoming improvements at their Sept. 8 meeting.
Schools Superintendent Bill Sturgill told the board that the project is not yet underway, but is being prepared for. Galax is working with engineering firm The Lane Group.
The project was put out to bid, but only one was received.
Crossroads Institute held its 10-year anniversary celebration Aug. 25 with a video presentation, words from new director Brenda Sutherland and refreshments. The event started at 10 a.m. and lasted about 90 minutes.
The video focused on "success stories" from those who have been helped by the institution's business incubator at Crossroads, including Steve Winesett of Candor Construction, Travis Belton and Joanie Newman of Moog-Galax and Leigh Ann Richardson of Vital Supply in Wytheville.
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INDEPENDENCE — The Grayson County School Board will conduct interviews with candidates to fill the school superintendent's seat from Aug. 24 to Sept. 2.
Board Chairman Larry Bartlett confirmed that candidates for superintendent will be interviewed "in a closed meeting at an undisclosed location for the next 15 days [beginning Aug. 24]."
The school board received 27 inquiries about the position and 19 applications, according to a summary provided by School Board Chairman Larry Bartlett.
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) made two Twin Counties stops on his way through Southwest Virginia last Thursday, visiting the STEM lab at Carroll County High School and the Vaughan-Bassett Furniture plant in Galax.
The stops were part of Kaine's swing through Virginia on U.S. 58.
At the CCHS lab, Kaine saw several students demonstrate projects they're working on. The STEM (Science, Technology, Education and Math) lab at CCHS had a strong agricultural focus, and a farm for its use.
On April 30, the few at Crossroads Institute who knew exhibited quiet satisfaction.
Candor Construction Inc., a general contractor that three years ago entered the Crossroads incubator in Galax, had just landed a $6.5 million shopping center construction project in Morgantown, W.Va. "You don't hear numbers that big in this building very often," quipped one Crossroads board member.
Ten years ago, when the Crossroads Institute opened its doors, the goal was to bolster opportunities for education and economic development in the region.
But what took place was something beyond what anyone expected. Not only did the facility succeed in giving local individuals a step up to higher education, and a wide range of employment opportunities, it also played a key role in uniting Galax, Carroll County and Grayson County in their shared goals of economic development.
Some who know Leigh Ann Richardson would say her ability to succeed comes naturally.
But when it comes to business and education, Richardson credits Crossroads Institute for much of her achievement.
"I'm thankful there's a place people can come and get constructive feedback about starting a business – about a plan and making that plan come true," said Richardson, who also teaches nursing for Wytheville Community College at Crossroads.
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This week I was very surprised to learn that I have been nominated for the "Hall of Fame Award" from the organization Pacific University Friends of Music. I believe this is my first time ever to receive an award of this kind, so it was quite unexpected. Candidates for this award should have "an exemplary career either in music education, performance or both," as well as "10 years of teaching music or 10 years as a professional musician," and "demonstrate significant contributions to the field of music." I will mention that even for people who are consistently diligent and dedicated to their profession, it can often feel uncertain whether one's efforts are even noticed, and in some careers the financial benefits and signs of appreciation tend to be less than others. Particularly in highly-competitive fields, where scarce resources can lead to rivalries, cliquishness and exclusionary practices, it often becomes difficult to objectively assess the current state of the field and one's own role within it.
It is rather unusual to receive this kind of recognition, and a positive "wake-up call" regarding the greater good that can be found in all kinds of circumstances. I acknowledge that awards only rarely seem to go to the most deserving candidate, but at least in this case it is clear that the recipient did not know anyone on the committee and did not even know the award existed. Therefore, I am particularly grateful to the Friends of Music organization for its sincere interest in recognizing musicians, and for acknowledging my own years of work in the field of music and music education. Hopefully I will manage to stay healthy and productive, and accomplish much more over the next 30 years as well, producing increasingly original music and musical insights to share with others.


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Mom always said that getting a good night's sleep was important. New research proves she was right. A national study showed that difficulties sleeping predicted difficulties with alcohol and risky sexual behavior for teens. Another study showed that teens who had trouble sleeping were more likely to abuse drugs that doctors prescribed to help them sleep.
"We found that sleep difficulties predicted alcohol and drug use at later times," said Maria Wong, Ph.D., professor of Developmental Psychology at Idaho State University. Wong is an author on the new study linking poor sleep and substance-related problems.
"It is important that parents know that sleep problems can predict certain problems with substance abuse," Wong said. "I'm a parent and sleep is probably the last thing my teenage son cares about. This study tells me that sleep is one of the things we should both care about most."
Researchers used data collected from 6,504 adolescents from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health). The researchers looked at what teens said about their sleep habits and their use of alcohol, illicit drugs, driving, sexual activities, and other problem areas, from 1994 to 1995, 1996, and 2001 to 2002.
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Nearly half of teens, or 45 percent, don't sleep long enough most nights, Wong said. Ten percent of teens say they have trouble falling asleep, or staying asleep most days or almost every day.
We already know that sleep problems predict substance abuse problems in adults, said Wong. This may be the first study to show that sleep problems predict substance abuse in teenagers.
The Add Health results found that poor sleep predicts binge drinking and driving under the influence. Sleep problems also predict risky sexual behavior. The problems are similar for boys and girls.
During the adolescent years kids learn to control their impulses and behavior. "When you're tired and spacey, it's harder to think about what you're doing and easier to give in to the first impulse," said Wong.
Lack of sleep is a risk factor in decision making too. Insufficient sleep, especially if it goes on for a while, can have consequences in substance abuse. We still have a long way to go in understanding it, but this is a good first step.
Related News: ACA Brings Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment to Millions »
Prescribing Sleep Drugs to Teens Is Risky
A 2014 study from the University of Michigan identified another problem. Teens who have sleeping problems may be prescribed anti-anxiety drugs or sleep medications. Kids who are prescribed drugs to help them sleep are 12 times more likely to abuse drugs within two years.
Anti-anxiety medications used to improve sleep include clonazepam (Klonopin), alprazolam (Xanax), and lorazepam (Ativan). Sleep medications include zolpidem (Ambien), temazepam (Restoril), and eszopiclone (Lunesta).
The study, which looked at 2,745 teens in Detroit, was the first to show that teens who use prescription drugs to help them sleep are more likely to abuse prescription drugs later, said study author Carol Boyd Ph.D., R.N., a Deborah J. Oakley professor of Nursing at the University of Michigan School of Nursing.
"Helping make sure your teens get enough sleep is absolutely vital," Kent Runyon, executive director of Novus Medical Detox Center in New Port Richey, Florida, told Healthline. "We don't have a culture that values sleep, so it's up to parents. It goes back to building good life skills in our children and teenagers. It's up to us to help them realize that sleep habits matter."
The National Sleep Foundation offers the following tips for getting enough sleep and good quality sleep:
- Keep your bedtime and wake up time consistent, even on weekends.
- Use a relaxing bedtime ritual.
- Exercise every day.
- Design your room for good sleep.
- Avoid bright lights in the evening.
- Spend the last hour before bed doing something calming.
Runyon said that one of the most important things is to avoid using electronic screens right before bed. "The bright light from a phone screen, a tablet, or a computer tells your brain it's time to wake up. The other thing is to stay away from stimulants after dinner. It's really not a great idea to chug that monster-sized energy drink an hour before you head for bed," said Runyon.


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Is Giant the Next Big Player to Skip Eurobike?
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – Giant's biggest boss didn't make it entirely clear, but indicated that there's ample chance that the world's biggest bike brand will not be at Eurobike 2017.
Giant Global Group President Tony Lo said, "We are here for meeting in particular dealers from the German speaking countries. Less of them are here; their participation dropped heavily. This affects our show results. We are not here to meet agents and other international business associates. We also meet them also at other events and do not have to go to Eurobike for that."
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Whether or not Giant will be at Eurobike 2017 looks to be merely a question of return on investment. And probably also on the overall financial situation which is not looking all that good as the Giant's 2015 financial report showed a sales drop due to the depressed state of the US and Chinese markets.
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Your summer-at-Stanford correspondent does not have much to report, as campus has been pretty much dead.
But not quite dead. or maybe undead. Several (!) parties occurred on campus, both at SRC (Manzanita) and Mirrelees. I know, I am amazed too. How these engineers and physicists have time to party, between their lab assignments going late, the three classes they're taking, and the MCAT's to study for, is beyond me. But party they do. The proliferation of cheap beer is alarming, and somewhere, somewhere, someone has to be drinking Charles Shaw. Please, people. For me.
Also, in case you didn't know, grad students play that "angles dangles" drinking game, much like undergraduates do. Your correspondent was terrified of finding a former TA playing a game that seems to be suited for the ages of 5 to 7. Fortunately, none where to be found.
The best part of the weekend, however, was the Chelsea FC versus Club America football game. Despite the determined efforts of a drum-playing, dancing, banner-waving, feet-stomping America-supporting section in the upper row, Chelsea was able to overcome an early goal to win 2-1. Stanford Stadium was maybe 80% full, much to this correspondent's surprise. ESPN claims that 47k came (stadium capacity is 50k) but that's not true. The article goes on to contend that "The Club America supporters were out in full force. Huge blue and yellow streamers were strung through the rafters, a constant stream of ticker tape rained down, and the fans barely stopped singing and chanting for a second." Here's also the SF Chronicle's article.
Your correspondent was rooting for Chelsea FC, of course, and taunted friends supporting the other side with insults like "God Save the Queen!" and "The sun never sets on the British Empire!" Strike a blow for maturity.
This upcoming weekend's highlight will most likely be the "Summer Jam 2007!!!" It's an ASSU party, and judging by the rampant successes we all know the Mausoleum Party and Full Moon on the Quad to be, it's going to be rollicking, good, clean fun. It also clearly merits the three exclamation points. We elected these people, remember.
It appears to be planned by Vice President Mondaire Jones and Senate Chair Priyanka Sharma. So far, 68 confirmed guests, who are all obviously coming because "having fun at Stanford is mandatory!" as the event's description contends. The Facebook link is here.
I'll put the over-under on event guests at 100, and their average length of stay to be just 15 minutes, enough to pillage the food table and leave. Those physicists need to eat.
But the real highlight of this upcoming weekend will be the release of HP7, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The Stanford Bookstore is hosting a Harry Potter-themed breakfast on Saturday at 8AM (this may be the only time the entire summer I will willingly get up at 8AM). There's a Quidditch broom-decorating contest, a costume contest, and more. In other words, it will be a million times better than the ASSU party. Borders in Palo Alto is also having an event, which is described as "An evening of wizardly activities, fantastical games, and stupendous giveaways!" Borders' events starts at 9:30 on Friday night, with book proliferation (it's much more dramatic to say that instead of something banal like "distribution") occurring at midnight.
The Stanford Bookstore's event description is here (it's PDF).
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Your summer-at-Stanford correspondent does not have much to report, as campus has been pretty much dead.
6 Responses to "Goings-On About the Farm"
Troy says:
July 17th, 2007 at 8:12 am
Oh, also, Walgreen's on University burned down. We haven't quite covered it here on the USB but I thought readers might like to know. :?)
Luukas says:
July 19th, 2007 at 6:38 am
I lived in SRC last summer. The only reason it is remotely social is that there are non-engineers and non-physicists living there during the summer.
Telugu News says:
March 10th, 2010 at 1:34 am
I am big fan of Chelsea.I love watching the games.Hope Chelsea would regain the title.
eran says:
March 13th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
valla.. to me love chelsea but this season bad 😀
chelsea says:
March 13th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
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Portland, Oregon was once a bustling port town that made a killing through importing and exporting. Many ship owners wanted to keep as much of the profits as they could, so they employed the help of kidnappers in the tunnels underneath the city to grab men who looked like they could work hard. It got to the point that men learned not to go anywhere alone at night. Many were taken from bars and brothels when their guards were down.
The bartenders worked with the men underground and split the profits they made. The victims would fall through a trapdoor, have their shoes stolen and then be thrown into a dark cell with others. The floor in the room outside the holding area was covered in broken glass, so victims couldn't escape – if they did, they wouldn't get far and would leave a visible trail. Once on board the ship, men were forced to choose between a three-year stint of work or death.
The tunnels weren't only used for holding male victims. Women were forced into the underground and into prostitution. And they also housed a popular opium den. Needless to say, there were a lot of illegal things going on under the city, but people weren't given any opportunity to escape and go to the police.
One prostitute actually made connections with authorities and was guaranteed her freedom in exchange for information, but it wasn't long after her deal was made that she was found at the bottom of an elevator shaft. No one knows who murdered her, but her ghost has been said to roam the tunnels near the place she died.
The Shanghai Tunnels were number ten on the haunted episode of Travel Channel's show 10 Most. People have claimed to see a face in the window of the opium den and the ghost of an unfortunate prostitute in a small closet-like room and others have heard the wailing of a baby.
We had been meaning to check them out for quite some time, but they always seemed like they might be too scary for me. When we saw the opportunity to go with a group, we took it. As someone who is afraid of the dark and also the idea of coming face-to-face with an actual ghost, I was apprehensive about the trip; however, I decided to take the plunge and get excited about going underground. I had always wanted to see what was under the steel doors that dot the sidewalks in front of businesses in Portland.
Torches are provided for some of the darker parts of the tour and your guide knows the tunnels and their lore inside and out. As you walk through the sometimes low spaces, you learn about the man who rediscovered the tunnels and opened them to the public. His fascination has turned into a lucrative tourist activity that also draws locals to see what's hidden underneath the streets of their beloved city.
Once down in the tunnels, I began to feel more comfortable about the venture and got accustomed to the dim lighting – which was at times complete blackness. The stories were interesting and often heartbreaking, but even though we were open to it, none of us saw anything out the ordinary and left a bit disappointed. Now, I wouldn't wish to be alone in the darkened tunnels, but I'm also not totally convinced they are haunted either.
If you're up to ghost hunting, then make sure you make reservations ahead of time and wear comfortable shoes. Also, if the group is too small, the tours are cancelled, so bringing several people with you is advisable. Don't forget your camera and a stop into Old Town Pizza – where the tour ends – to enjoy some of the best pizza in the city.
Portland's history is often not very favourable, but it is a past full of interesting stories. What are some of the most interesting facts about where you live?


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Congressmen Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), Dan Burton (R-IN) and Don Young (R-AK) organized a bipartisan group of 44 Members of Congress to urge Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to reject a recommendation by the United States Preventive Task Force (USPTF) that healthy men should not receive a blood test to screen for prostate cancer.
"We write to express our strong concern with the draft recommendation released by the United States Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) on October 7, 2011 that healthy men should not receive a blood test to screen for prostate cancer. For tens of thousands of American men over age 50 who rely on Medicare coverage, the choice to have a single blood test can mean the difference between living out their golden years with an opportunity for good health or enduring the curse of prostate cancer.
"One in six men will be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetimes and more than 30,000 American men still die from it annually. The disease is especially deadly for three groups: African American men, those with a family history of the disease and men over age 65. Moreover, there is substantial evidence which shows that screening helps catch the presence of prostate cancer early. The test saves lives," wrote Kucinich, et al.
The letter was signed by: Representatives Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), Dan Burton (R-IN), Don Young (R-AK), Robert Aderholt (R-AL), Joe Baca (D-CA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Michael Burgess (R-TX), G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), Andre Carson (D-IN), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), William Lacy Clay (D-MO), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Gerald Connolly (D-VA), John Conyers (D-MI), Danny Davis (D-IL), Eliot Engle (D-NY), Michael Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Holden (D-PA), Eleanor Holmes-Norton (D-DC), Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX), Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL), Leonard Lance (R-NJ), Billy Long (R-MO), Michael Michaud (D-ME), James Moran (D-VA), Tim Murphy (R-PA), Randy Neugebauer (R-TX), Donald Payne (D-NJ), Bill Posey (R-FL), David Price (D-NC), Charlie Rangel (D-NY), Silvestre Reyes (D-TX), Laura Richardson (D-CA), Jon Runyan (R-NJ), Bobby Rush (D-IL), David Scott (D-GA), Adam Smith (D-WA), Edolphus Towns (D-NY), Maxine Waters (D-CA), Frank Wolf (R-VA) and John Yarmuth (D-KY).
Source: http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=268011


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Newcastle Building Society is set to enter the buy-to-let market.
Its' range includes a 2.49 per cent two-year discount, which comes with a £999 completion fee and maximum LTV of 75 per cent.
It is also offering a 2.35 per cent two-year fixed rate with a max LTV of 75 per cent, but this product instead has a 2.5 per cent completion fee.
There is also a five-year fixed rate priced at 3.89 per cent, which comes with a £999 fee and a max LTV of 75 per cent.
All of the products in the range come with a free valuation.
Brokers must submit cases through packager The Business Mortgage Company, which will submit fully packed cases on their behalf. Newcastle will pay the packaging fee on behalf of the applicant.
Corporate development executive Steven Marks says: "We are excited about entering the buy-to-let market, which continues to perform strongly and we're also delighted to partner up with the buy-to-let experts TBMC.
"This new range adds to our competitive portfolio and enables us to support our brokers further. This development comes at a time when Newcastle has invested in the management of our intermediary relationships, as well as our service and systems, all of which are key priorities for us and come at an exciting time when we are building our intermediary business."
TBMC chief executive Andy Young says: "We are delighted to be working with Newcastle Building Society and look forward to helping develop and distribute its buy-to-let mortgage offering. It is great to see another buy-to-let lender entering the marketplace, offering even wider choice to landlord clients.
"Newcastle's new buy-to-let range has some competitively priced products starting a 2.35 per cent and also includes a five-year fixed rate option, which are becoming more popular with landlords. The free valuation will also be attractive to those looking to reduce upfront costs."
Ref: Mortgage Strategy
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Saturday, 6 December 2014
A little Christmas Gift
I have a fun tutorial to share with you on the PaperArtsy blog this evening. Click here to hop on over there for all the details.
Posted by Linda Brown at 19:00
1 comment:
- craftimamma said...
Only just catching up a tad with recent blog posts Lin and this one was great. Loved the finished project!
- 9 December 2014 at 01:20
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Thanks to recent advances in technology, O.R.P Surveillance is now able to offer wireless transmittion of images and controls using wireless ethernet at a much more affordable price.
Previously the reserve of town and city centre systems or huge factory units, we can now offer the crystal clear, pin sharp images to all of our wireless customers, using our high bandwidth, high speed wireless ethernet links to transmit images and camera controls anywhere on your site, or beyond!
While there is nothing wrong with the older tech analogue links, still giving good images, there is always some loss in quality, not so with our wlan (wireless lan) links, some of our links are transmitting images of over 8 mega-pixels, in real time, with no qualitly loss what-so-ever!
Compatibility. Normally to take advantage of wlan tech you would need a suitable IP (internet protocol) based DVR (digital video recorder), which, while very cost effective and of a very high quality, aren't compatible with the standard analogue cameras.
We now offer 'hybrid' systems, which can take existing analogue camera images as well as IP CCTV cameras. We can even use this flawless transmittion system on your existing DVR by simply installing a 'decoder', which deciphers the IP video stream and converts it to a pixel-perfect analogue image.
Cost saving. Digging trenches is just burying money! Burying cables can take huge amounts of time and money, and even when installed correctly cables can degrade over time, or even be chewed through! With a wireless system, all of these problems are solved, and extra cameras can be accomidated easily, with most of our links capable of taking up to 30 camera streams.
Flexibility. Because this system uses wireless lan you can take advantage of all of the benefits of your computer network. From simply giving you an internet connection at remote parts of your site, to offering WiFi Hotspots or ethernet control of your equipment, wireless alarms, access control and intercoms, the possibilitys of wlan are endless!
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Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your service to allow ample time to check in, slip into a robe and slippers, and unwind in our relaxation lounge.
While lockers are provided, we recommend leaving valuables at home.
Inform your therapist of any injuries, surgeries, or medical conditions as some treatments may be contraindicated.
Undress to your level of comfort. Our therapists use modest draping techniques to ensure that your comfort is always maintained.
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Georgette blouse with floral print
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This georgette blouse feels light and soft thanks to the light pleating beneath the waist The gentle lines of the round neck go beautifully with the buttoned keyhole fastening on the back and the slight pleating beneath the waist and on the cuffs of the three quarter sleeves created by a lace tied on the elbow The contrasting floral design completes the piece's romantic style
Item Code 56C00113-1T001505
External fabric: 100% polyester
Wash max 30°C - Mild process / Do not bleach / Do not tumble dry / Ironing maximum temperature 110°C - without steam / Dry cleaning in tetrachloroethene - mild process
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Planet M Productions' first project is a web series called She's in London – written by Katie Bennett-Hall.
Latest news
- Free to air release coming soon... watch this space!
- She's in London wins Ultimate Planet Award for Web Series of the year!
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Frequently asked Questions
Where can I watch the series?
At the moment, the series has been taken off air... that's because in response to lots of people asking for the series to be more accessible we are working hard behind the scenes to produce a 'free release' version of the series, coming early September.
You can also watch epsiode 1 at the Wotever DIY Film Festival on 3/4 September 2016.
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Don't confine your sportswear pieces. With some creative styling, you can integrate them into your everyday looks. Every other week, I've got you covered with new outfit ideas for the gym and Not Just for the Gym.
Bottom: Under Armour Charged Cotton Ultimate 28 Inch Leggings
Shoe: Nike Free 4.0 V3 Running Shoes
Caught the sunrise on an early morning at the track. My Under Armour leggings wick away the sweat, so my skin stayed dry while the charged cotton locked in the warmth and the Nike Free 4.0 delivered an ultra comfortable run.
Christmas Shopping
Bottom: The North Face Fave-Our-Ite Women's Pants
Shoe: Timberland 6 Inch Classic Boot
It's that time of year again! I refuse to get out of bed, but I braved the cold weather and the crazy crowds because I had plenty of shopping to do. My weapons of choice were grey North Face sweatpants and my trusty Timbs with a printed silk blouse to polish off the outfit.
Ugly Sweater Party
Shoe: Nike Free 4.0 V3 Running Shoes
The holidays wouldn't be complete without an invite to an ugly sweater party. The bulky sweater paired with leather leggings and crispy clean white Nike Frees makes the outfit feel more sleek and less, well, ugly.
Holiday Dinner
Top: adidas Chain Print Trefoil Crew Sweatshirt
Bottom: adidas Chain Print Leggings
For dinner with friends, I refused to wear anything that wasn't warm or comfortable, so I wore these Chain Print sweats and mixed in some girly accents like black heeled booties, red lipstick and loose curls pulled into a relaxed side bun. These pieces are cool on their own as well – keep an eye out for how I wear them next time!
Like these tips? Try them out, and share your photos with us using the hashtag #FNLStyle. Or, comment below with your own ideas!
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Anna Bediones is co-founder of CAVE magazine, has written for Complex, was a Nike visual merchandiser, and is a total sneaker fanatic. Check her out on Twitter and Instagram. Big thanks to photographers: Joshua Ocampo and Spencer King.


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Words really cannot express what Jeff Hanneman's guitar playing prowess meant to me. This is the man that made thrash what it is today, death metal what it is today, black metal what it is today and even the current hodge-podge scene that we have now, still sees his influence. If you don't think that one man mattered so much to the world of heavy music, I will simply tell you to put on any metal record released in the past number of decades, be it the new Suffocation or the latest Between The Buried And Me. Even post-metallers Neurosis have roots in his riffs somewhere down the line and those licks can be traced all throughout the bloodstream of metal. Every retro-thrash band and even industrial acts like KMFDM have seen his influence, in their use of riffs from "Angel Of Death" on their staple "Godlike." The roots of his tree are virtually endless and even though the planter of that seed has fallen; this tree will continue to grow for ages to come, as metal keeps being perfected and refined. Hanneman was thrash, quite simply - "Raining Blood", "Angel Of Death", "War Ensemble", "South Of Heaven, "Silent Scream", "Dead Skin Mask", "Seasons In The Abyss", "New Faith" and "Disciple" all contained his riffs and have been covered in tribute by almost everyone - from Hatebreed to Children Of Bodom to even newer acts like blackened industrial avantgarde metallers, The CNK. Every metal fan there is, is at least aware of Reign In Blood; whether you think it's one of the best thrash albums ever made or overhyped schlock. But even if you consider Slayer and Hanneman to be themselves overrated, there's no doubting the influence that he had on the culture or heavy metal music. Mark my words - metal would not be what it is today, if not for Jeff's riffs.
One cannot say what his final outing will leave us with, as Slayer's next release is still under wraps. But I can assure you that it will be a great send-off for a heavy metal titan whose life was cut so tragically short. He was only 49 when he died, and didn't even reach middle age. Some have said it must have been all the drugs and alcohol that killed him, but Ozzy Osbourne is still among us despite having partaken in the same things and in much greater quantity. At any rate, I'm glad to say that his death was one of natural causes and not some sort of heinous act like the one that befell another of metal's legends, Dimebag Darell. It is true that we've lost many heavy metal heavyweights in the past years, but it is also true that new blood has risen from the ashes to approach the throne. No one will ever be as good as the greats, but that isn't to say that this new blood isn't noteworthy. Bands like Meshuggah, Opeth, Dark Tranquility, Nile, Behemoth, Dream Theater, Soilwork, Suffocation, Amon Amarth, Deicide, Cradle Of Filth and countless others that we often take for granted as well as the newer acts that you've got engrained into your skulls are also worthy of one day legendary status, maybe even living up to the rubric that Hanneman forged many years ago. But each one of these acts exerts the influence of Slayer and Jeff Hanneman, even if the younger heads aren't yet aware of it. Now is the time to get yourself acquainted with Slayer, if you have not done so yet.
Although I never knew Jeff Hanneman personally, I knew him in his riffs. Each and every one of them unmistakable, every solo branded with his signature. I knew him in Show No Mercy, I knew him in Haunting The Chapel, I knew him in Live Undead, I knew him in Hell Awaits, I knew him in South Of Heaven, I knew him in Seasons Of The Abyss and further on... I knew him through his legacy and that legacy will live on for many years to come. Mark my words.
Once again, take this as a reminder that tomorrow is never promised. We often take for granted that we'll wake up and we spend our lives doing menial labor or waste them sitting around being unproductive. Not that there's anything wrong with that - it's just that if you spent all day watching TV and it was some boring old reruns or something and you could've been doing something more enjoyable, but you didn't and then you died; wouldn't you have wished that you had done some great fucking things with your life? Jeff did. He fucking lived. He fucking traveled the world and played heavy metal to the people - all of the people. He got to see all the sides of life; he got to enjoy life's pleasures, experience life's pains. He didn't sit around waiting for something to happen, he made it happen. Honor his memory by doing something with your life, finding what it is that you're good at and riding that motherfucker out until your last day comes.
Jeff Hanneman did what he was meant to do. He revolutionized heavy metal music. What about you?


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Directed By: Lee Unkrich
Voices By: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty and Michael Keaton
"Let's go out on a high note!" ~Buzz~
While summer sequels currently struggle at the box office, Pixar continues to show other Hollywood studios how making a sequel better than the last should be done.
Although it's been eleven years (!) since the last adventures of Woody and Buzz Lightyear, the characters are still fresh and fun. It's saying a lot when an animated film can have more believable characters than a live-action film featuring actual human beings. Pixar characters, be they bugs or fish or little robots, are richly complex personalities. The writing team continues to outdo themselves feature after feature, making each new Pixar film better than the last. Toy Story 3 is not only the best film of the summer (so far) but also one of top films of 2010. Like its two predecessors, Toy Story 3 is an instant classic that will be passed down to generation after generation.
The toys have reached a point in their lives when they are faced with a reality they must all face: a child reaching adulthood and abandoning them. Andy is now moving out of his house and into a college dorm, while his mother forces him to choose which items in his room are to be donated or sent into the attic. Andy plans to take Woody (Tom Hanks) with him to college, however, the other toys (Tim Allen as Buzz, Joan Cusack as Jessie, etc.) are stuffed into a garbage bag to be sent into the attic for storage. Due to a misunderstanding, the toys are all sent to Sunnyside Daycare Centre (which is, by no means, a utopia) where they meet Lotso' Hugs (Ned Beatty) and Ken (Michael Keaton). Shenanigans ensue as the toys try to escape the clutches of violent toddlers and return to the comfort of Andy's home, attic be damned.
The plot is more intense than the prior two films, to the point where even adults will be on the edge of their seats. It's a darker, bleaker Toy Story that still manages to have an emotionally satisfying conclusion. It's one of those rare franchises where you actually hope they continue making more sequels of the same quality as Pixar's golden standard. Any other animation studio, such as Disney or the Dreamworks branch, has a lot of catching up to do before they can even touch Pixar's level of creativity and great storytelling.
The voice-work is all perfect, as old favourites return (Rex, Slinky, Hamm, etc.) and new favourites (specifically the wonderful and hilarious Michael Keaton, who plays the sexually ambiguous Ken) join the group. Unlike a lot of recent animated films that hire famous actors as a quick cash grab, the actors lending their voices to Toy Story 3 are all also famous, granted, but also incredibly talented; creating great characters that both adults and children can enjoy. Their voice-work are actual performances.
It's the best film of the summer and, arguably, 2010 so far. Thanks to this sequel, the Toy Story trilogy can boast what so few other franchises can: a perfect threesome of sequels. It's hilarious (of that rare type where audience laughter drowns out the next few lines of dialogue), affecting and intensely dramatic at times.


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In a case filed by a now deceased gay skydiver who alleged sexual-orientation discrimination in the workforce, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals April 18 declined to accept the legal argument that anti-gay discrimination is prohibited under current federal civil rights law.
In a 13-page decision, the three-judge panel cites a 2000 decision in the Simonton case, a 2nd Circuit ruling that determined Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of the 1964, which bars sex discrimination in the workforce, doesn't apply to sexual orientation. As a result of that precedent, the panel concludes Title VII cannot be applied in the pending case, named Zarda v. Altitude Express.


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Fly Be Free
I have made the background on a heavy duty watercolour paper using Azure Sea Asters, Golden Sleigh Bells and My Mojito Green and blending the colours. I then used Whipped Spackle through a stencil to create the texture. The butterfly was made using the whipped Spackle through a stencil and then colouring with the Peony Scarlet Red and Golden Sleigh Bells. I then added some vintage lace, plastic flower lace, pearl embellishments and sentiment.
Happy Crafting
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Begonias in a vintage iron blacksmith's tub
I think the extent to which I have any balance at all, any mental balance, is because of being a farm kid and being raised in those isolated rural areas.
James Earl Jones
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Day 207 of 365
4 comments:
- Rhonda at Cobblestone Quilting said...
I love it! I look around for unique containers for my flowers also and have a coal bucket, old teakettle, and wheelbarrow. I love yours!
- May 21, 2012 at 8:04 PM
- Raewyn said...
What a great plant tub! It'll look even more special once the begonias start flowering too!
- May 22, 2012 at 12:59 PM
- Lucy said...
original, I love it
- May 22, 2012 at 10:21 PM
- Marga (MarPie) said...
That is by the swing bench, and it is lovely.
- May 24, 2012 at 1:40 AM
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Exxon Mobil agreed to buy Celtic Exploration for $2.92 billion in cash and stock, adding oil and gas production in Canada's Montney and Duvernay shale.
Celtic's holders will receive $24.89 a share and half a share of a new company that will hold assets not included in the agreement, Calgary-based Celtic said Wednesday in a statement. The cash value per share represents a 35 percent premium to Celtic's closing price yesterday.
The purchase is the largest by Exxon Mobil since its $35 billion takeover of XTO Energy in June 2010
Current production on the acreage is 72 million cubic feet of gas a day and 4,000 barrels a day of oil and natural gas liquids.
Exxon rose 1.1 percent to $93.39 at the close in New York.


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Here's the Samsung Galaxy Nexus User Manual, this will guide through the rest on how to do some tweaks on your phone. This smartphone was reportedly released by Verizon in the US, Bell, Virgin Mobile, Rogers and Telus in Canada. In the UK, the Galaxy Nexus was made available on O2 and Three Network and other European countries.
Here's the topics that describe how to use your Galaxy Nexus phone from Galaxy Nexus official page.
* Get started
o Set up your phone
o Why use a Google Account?
o Get around
o Touch & type
o Use the lock screen
o Search your phone & the web
* Make yourself at home
* Try some apps
* Tune performance
* Learn the Phone app
* Enter & edit text
* Connect to networks & devices
* Search by text & voice
* Manage accounts
* Secure your phone
* Galaxy Nexus User's Guide (PDF)
* Set ringtone & other sounds
* Make a phone call
* Get your contacts
* Arrange & work with apps
* Add widgets
* Manage notifications
* Start Gmail
* Find People
* Manage your Calendar
* Use your Camera
* Beam screen content
* Manage downloads
* Optimize battery life
* Optimize data usage
* Optimize memory usage
* Dial stored numbers
* Answer or divert calls
* Work with the Call log
* Place an Internet (SIP) call
* Listen to your voicemail
* Dial by voice
* Options during a call
* Use the keyboard
* Type text by speaking
* Connect to mobile networks
* Connect to Wi-Fi networks
* Connect to Bluetooth devices
* Connect to keyboards, mice, and other devices
* Connect to a Windows computer via USB
* Connect to a Macintosh computer via USB
* Share your mobile data connection
* Connect to virtual private networks (VPNs)
* Control airplane mode & other network settings
* Refine Google Search
* Use Voice Actions
* Voice Action commands
* Add or remove accounts
* Configure account sync options
* Change backup & reset options
* Set screen lock
* Encrypt your phone
* Work with certificates
* Gmail
* Maps
* Google+
* Android Market
* Camera, Gallery, & Movie Studio
* Browser
* People
* Calendar
* Talk
* Messaging
* Music
* Books
* YouTube
* Earth
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Help Page
Download: GalaxyNexus_Manual.pdf


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From Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps", 1935.
A businessman holds up an artifact; there is demand for brassieres and profit must be made so we shall sell brassieres. At the same time, under the guise of commerce, he and his companion will winkingly indulge in a little titillation. The man's wry expression typifies Hitchcock's attitude toward sex in his films. He knows that the salivating hordes want innuendo, that a glimpse of stocking will increase the box office gross, so he will provide it but at an arm's length. He would never be so base as to actually be aroused by it (wink). The viewer is doubly manipulated: Hitchcock satisfies our appetite for sex while simultaneously flattering us by letting us in on the joke.


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There's plenty to stare and shake your head at in "The Counselor," the sexually charged, love-it-or-loathe-it crime drama from Cormac McCarthy and director Ridley Scott that stars Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem, Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz and Brad Pitt.
Many of them, though, involve Diaz's sociopathic Malkina.
Here's a look at five of the craziest things — and there are many, many more to choose from — about her over-the-top character, Malkina:
1) She looks like Ellen Barkin by way of "The Hunger Games' " Effie Trinket.
2) She has two pet cheetahs.
3) She has Cheetah print tattoos hither and yon. Some on her hither, even more on her yon.
4) She tries to seduce a priest — or maybe she just wants him to talk dirty to her — in a confessional.
5) She sexually assaults a Ferrari. It's one of the most memorably gratuitous scenes of the year, and it's guaranteed to ensure you never look at Diaz, or a Ferrari, the same.


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Hi! First post I'm soooooo EXCITED!!!! Well I was in the kitchen this morning with Mom and she had me make baking powder because we were out. We make our own because we are corn free and it's pricey to buy baking powder corn free. It's so simple even a three year old could make baking powder. 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons cream of tarter. Mix and store.
Like my measuring spoons? Santa brought them. I use them all the time. See how much I made! Now you go and do it.


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Hi everyone and welcome back. If you didn't know, it was my birthday last month and I had promised a birthday haul for you! I mainly had money for my birthday and had a list of bits I wanted to try, however I have been so busy it has taken me so long to purchase anything. So these are all products I purchased myself with my birthday money and they were all from Beauty Bay!
Anastasia Beverly Hills - I purchased a couple of items from Anastasia Beverly Hills which were mainly what I visited the website for. First, I chose the Contour Kit in Light/Medium, I have wanted this for so long and I love it even more in person. Even though there are so many shades I think I will be able to make use of all of them so nothing will go to waste. Secondly I chose the Dip Brow Pomade in Aurburn. I use the brow wiz pencil all the time and had wanted to try this to create more defined brows.
Gerard Cosmetics - I came across this brand as I was searching around the website and have always wanted to try their products. I was surprised too see it as it is an American brand so I thought I would take advantage. I chose two lipsticks which I have seen to be pretty popular, first in Kimchi Doll a nice pale peachy/pink nude and Buttercup a lovely beige nude. Finally I chose a lip gloss too called Candy Kiss, its a nice peachy nude gloss I thought would look really nice on its own and pared with other lipsticks too.
Zoeva - I have heard so many good reviews about these products so I had to try them, plus, their prices are so reasonable. First off I chose two brushes, the 105 Luxe highlight Brush to use with my contour kit and the 315 Fine Liner Brush for more precise eyeliner application. I also purchased the Cat Eye Pen as I needed a new liquid liner and had never tried a pen applicator before, the tip is quite small and precise so I think it will work well. My final product was the Cocoa Blend Eyeshadow Palette, this is a beautiful palette with so many different shades, you can create so many different looks. They are all shades I naturally go to and think suits me best so I am really excited to start creating makeup looks with this.
So they are my birthday purchases, let me know if you want to see reviews on anything I am sure I will give you an update after having a play with them. Also please let me know if there are any particular makeup looks you would like me to create with them too!
Zoe x


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All items > Knives > Folding Knives > Ontario (Folding) > Extreme Military
- Overall Length:8.00"
- Blade Length:3.375"
- Cutting Edge:3.25"
- Blade Thickness:0.19"
- Blade Material:Bohler N690
- Hardness:59-60 RC
- Blade Style:Drop Point
- Blade Grind:Hollow
- Finish:Black
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:4.625"
- Handle Material:Aluminum
- Color:Black
- Frame/Liner:Titanium
- Weight:5.50 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Down
- Knife Type:Manual
- Opener:Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:Liner Lock
- Brand:Ontario Knife Company
- Model:Extreme Military
- Model Number:08766
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Tactical
- Product Type:Knife
The Extreme Military XM-2T Slim Line knife from Ontario Knives is field worthy with solid construction that you'll appreciate fully when you have the XM-2 in your hand. The handle utilizes a titanium liner lock frame with anodized aluminum handle scales. The shape of the handle contributes to its great overall feel, with a deep index groove and jimping on the thumb ramp. The black Teflon coated blade is N690Co stainless steel with a plain edge and dual thumb studs for easy one-hand operation. The reversible tip up pocket clip is ideal for low-sitting pocket carry.


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i have been baking quite a bit lately. with all those birthdays and parties ive been going to. but i haven't really been able to take good photos, since im always baking at night. night photos look horrible with the lack of light, so even if i have a few, i don't really feel like posting them up.
speaking of night baking. why am i always baking at night? does that happen to everyone else too? i guess since i'm working during the day, the only time i really have left is in the evening. and, when i am actually baking in the day time, i'm usually in a mad rush! so my pleasant photoblogging and such is not happening at all. oh well. i guess as long as im just making those delicious baked goodies and have plenty of people to enjoy it.
i have a few photos so i'll post them up later. :)
in the mean time, these are the things i've been baking lately..
-batman cupcakes for my friend bruce wayne wannabe's birthday.
-vanilla shortbread
-maple and brown sugar shortbread
-chocolate chip cookies
-espresso chocolate chip shortbread
hmm. been baking a lot of shortbread. but i must honestly say none of them were really that outstanding. people liked it, but cookies are always easy to enjoy. but few of them are really amazing. haven't found the recipe yet.. and so the search continues.
oh yeah and
im going to new jersey/new york this coming weekend with my family! i have lots and lots of cousins there, so we're having a mini-reunion. sounds awesome. and sounds like a call for some crazy baking!! i want to take my cupcakes and brag about them, haha, but ive gotten some cookie requests as well. my mom wants my sugar cookies especially. but i don't know.. sometimes it feels a bit repetitive to bake the same things over and over again, but what do i do when that's what they want? :P nonetheless, baking is fun and yummy in all cases.. and so the baking continues.
pictures! pictures!
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Finnish sky in the summer changes dramatically and there is heavy local shower called "sadekuuro" quite often.
The sky over the Arctic Circle also changed a lot during the stay in our family cottage last week. First I wondered if it was raining which otherwise looked like dark smoke under a cumulonimbus far away. Then the cloud covered over us in a moment, with the surface of the river starting to billow in dark gray by the intense wind, trees being blown and the world becoming dark with hint of heavy rain…
Then it showered at a burst. Lightning and thunder. Water through waterspout fell down like a waterfall, and we were surrounded with the sound of rain.
Heavy local shower is such a nice thing that let you pause from playing, making dinner, or hard working to look up the sky and get your arm wet like as a child. I think each of you may have own memories associating with the local shower in the summer.
After the rain, faint rainbow arched over the river.
Although midsummer has past, we still had white night. The picture left at 23:47, and right at 0:12.


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Visit to the Franklin Scholars
12 July 2014: posted by BigChange
We recently spent a day in Langdon Academy, Newham, visiting one of our partner projects and meeting some of the young people who are a part of it. We loved the idea of Franklin Scholars the minute we heard about it and we could not have been more excited to meet some of the teachers and students and be a part of their amazing work first hand.
We kicked off the day with an intro to the Challenge and how it all started, followed by a Q&A with some of the pupils, before breaking out and seeing how the Franklin Scholars work with each other.
We were completely bowled over by the energy and enthusiasm of the Franklin Scholars. Each question we were faced during the Q&A was considered and relevant and every one of the students demonstrated a real understanding of Life Skills and why they are so important as they questioned us on teamwork, resilience and perseverance.
We couldn't be prouder to support Franklin Scholars and we hope, with the help of our support, they will be able to build on the amazing start they have made and reach even more schools and young people.


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The west-side veterinarian accused of keeping a dog alive for use in blood transfusions was arrested Wednesday on a warrant accusing him of cruelty to animals, Fort Worth police said.
Millard Lucien Tierce, 71, turned himself in about 7 p.m. at the Tarrant County Jail and was released on $10,000 bail, officials said.
Earlier Wednesday at his clinic, Tierce, known as Lou, denied the accusation, saying a former employee was trying to get back at him.
It's "all a bunch of hooey," said Tierce, owner of the Camp Bowie Animal Clinic in west Fort Worth.
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An Aledo couple had filed the complaint with Fort Worth police, saying that their ailing dog was supposed to be euthanized but that Tierce kept it alive without their knowledge and used it for transfusions.
Acting on the complaint, Fort Worth police and officers from the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners raided the clinic Tuesday and seized two dogs.
"After the inspection and preliminary investigation, Millard Tierce, DVM, was arrested," the police news release said. "There are no new details at this time."
Standing in the clinic's crowded lobby Wednesday morning, Tierce said: "The lady wanted me to euthanize their dog, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it."
He denied wrongdoing. "The lady has her dog back. A year later, the dog is still alive and walking around," he said.
A disgruntled employee, Mary Brewer, is behind the accusations, Tierce said. "She wanted to get me," he said.
Brewer said she quit her job because animals were being mistreated.
"I knew the truth, and I quit because of it," she said. "I'd had enough. Right is right and wrong is wrong."
Jamie and Marian Harris of Aledo say Tierce told them that Sid, their 5-year-old Leonberger, was euthanized last fall because of a degenerative spinal condition.
But Marian Harris said she got a phone call April 22 from Brewer and was shocked to learn that Sid was alive and had been used for transfusions.
The family hired an attorney and filed a complaint with the state veterinary board that day. A criminal complaint was also filed with Fort Worth police, alleging animal mistreatment.
Brewer said she contacted the Harrises because "I felt I had to let those people know that I couldn't protect their dog anymore."
She didn't immediately tell them about Sid because she feared for her job, she said.
"I kept quiet for a long time because no one wants to lose their job. I needed the paycheck. I had bills to pay," Brewer said.
Standing behind Tierce
Clients of Tierce rallied behind the doctor Wednesday, saying he goes out of his way to care for pets.
Johnny Morrison of Fort Worth said he has taken pets to Tierce for over 30 years. He said he arrived early one morning at the clinic and saw Tierce's wife carrying clothes inside because the doctor had stayed the night to care for animals.
"I would wait for two hours to see Dr. Tierce," Morrison said. "He's as good as you're going to get."
Another longtime client, Daniella Judge, praised Tierce for his hard work but acknowledged that he is a little eccentric.
"He risks losing patients because of his behavior," she said. "He's chewed me out before about my pets."
She said she left her cat at the clinic for two weeks and saw no problems.
"It's not the cleanest place, but the cages and surgical bays are clean," she said. "That's what I care about."
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Other clinic clients want answers.
James Eggleston, the Harrises' attorney, said he knows of three other Tierce clients who filed complaints with the state veterinary board Wednesday.
One woman wants confirmation that the dog she took to the clinic in October 2012 was euthanized. The woman said that she called the clinic Tuesday and was told that the information was not available. Workers confirmed that she was never billed for the procedure, she said.
"We must get closure on this! I want to know what happened to our beloved family dog," according to the complaint.
Another client contacted the Star-Telegram after learning of the raid.
Christian Flores of Crowley said his family had a pit bull, Tyson, who was diagnosed with parvovirus. In November, the owners took the dog to the clinic and were told days later that Tyson had died.
Flores said they never received a burial bill.
"We were not charged; that was a red flag to me," Flores said.
Details on the third new complaint were unavailable Wednesday night.
Saying their goodbyes
The Harrises brought Sid to the clinic in May 2013 when Sid developed a problem with his anal glands.
According to the complaint filed with the veterinary board, Tierce told the Harrises that he wanted to use a new "cold laser" procedure and that it might take longer than usual for the dog to recover.
In September, Jamie Harris went to Tierce's clinic to see Sid and was shocked when the dog had to drag himself into the lobby because he could not lift his hindquarters, according to the complaint. Jamie Harris was told that Sid was having a reaction to a medication cocktail.
The Harrises were also told that Sid had a congenital spinal defect and needed to be put down. The family said its goodbyes to Sid and agreed to let the clinic take care of the burial.
Six months later, Marian Harris said, she received the call from Brewer, telling her that Sid was alive.
The Harrises returned to the clinic and removed Sid, and he is now at home with the family in Aledo.


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Thanks for all the lovely projects that were submitted for our "Anything Goes" theme at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog last week! They were wonderful!!! Our new challenge at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog is "Food or Drink." Our sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish. The winner this week will receive three digital stamps of their choice from the Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More store.
The Robyn's Fetish DT was graciously provided with images to work with for this challenge; my image was "Perfect Pair."
Challenges Entered
~Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #154--Anything Goes
~Scrappin' 'n' Chattin' September Monthly Card Challenge--Anything Goes
Supplies Used
~iCraft 3D foam squares
~Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho Soup 6x6 mini pad
~Making Memories Just Chillin' 6x6 paper pad
~Ranger Archival Ink in Coffee
~Ranger Glossy Accents
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~Robyn's Fetish "Perfect Pair" digital image
~ShinHanart Touch twin markers in Burnt Sienna (BR95), Flesh (R139), Mint Green (G56), and Pale Green (GY59)
~The {Stamps} of Life flipflop2stamp set
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~Studio G Alphabet stamp set
We look forward to seeing your "Food or Drink" creations this week! Be sure to get them linked up at the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog before Saturday. Good luck, and happy scrapping!


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In my never-ending quest to find a way to pass Biology (Oh, that class!), my lab group and I went on an extra credit field trip to a local zoo, wildlife preserve, and animal sanctuary. We spent the day classifying animals. Baby Boy came along as my official tutor and tour guide.
We had so much fun!
I mean, it was so reminiscent of our homeschool field trips! I think Baby Boy and I may have irritated my lab group because we had so much fun together and almost forgot that we were supposed to be there in an academic capacity. A lot of them are very young and I don't think they're used to young adults and their parents getting along so well. Actually, for the first time in almost a year, we forgot about classroom academics and went back to learning as fun and exciting and doesn't need to take place in the confines of four walls. It was such a liberating day!
I usually hate to see animals in cages of any kind, but this particular zoo is actually made up of retired circus performers, confiscated exotic pets, and abandoned animals, so I know that this is a safe place for these animals to live out their golden years.
I'm not sure if this was a good trip or a bad trip for me. I've been really going through homeschool withdrawal lately. I'm seriously missing all the time Baby Boy and I spent learning, living, and growing together. I do love the young man he's become, but, boy do I feel old and useless most days.
Actually, now that I think about it, it was a very good trip. An amazing trip! I'm trying to focus on cherishing all the time we have together instead of mourning the time we spend apart. At least that's what I'm telling myself. ;-)
Now I'm off to write that report. Oy!
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Buying a regular car is enough trouble. Buying a C5 Corvette is an exercise in control and patience. I and many others have gone through a great deal of research and trouble in buying our cars. With all the information I've written about maintaining and upgrading your Corvette, I felt it would be a great idea to help you through the process of getting one in the first place.
The first step is to decide that you really want and can afford a Corvette. No matter where you end up buying your car, first find a local dealer with cars in stock and take a test drive. The Corvette is not the ideal choice for everyone and it's a very good idea to find out if you're comfortable in the car before you sign an order. Once you know you want a Corvette, the next step is setting up the financing. If you happen to have the cash on hand then feel free to skip the rest of this paragraph. For everyone else, there are four basic ways to finance a Corvette (or any car). Dealer financing, outside car financing, a home equity loan, or leasing. The dealer usually offers okay rates for a wide variety of credit histories. If your credit is less than perfect, the dealer will probably be able to make some kind of plan that will work. If you have good or excellent credit, your bank or a credit union can usually provide a better interest rate. If you own a home, consider a home equity loan. With this type of financing, you end up with a checkbook with which you can borrow money for any purpose you choose. The interest rates are usually two to three points over prime (which may not be as good as a credit union auto loan). The best part of the home equity loan is that the interest is tax deductible. This can have a dramatic effect on the net interest rate. The final option is leasing. From what I've seen, most Corvette leases are terrible deals. If you're thinking of leasing, take a good long look at your total outlay over the life of the lease. If you're plans are you buy the car at the end of the lease, compare the total projected outlay to your payments if you finance the car. You may be surprised at how much more the lease will cost.
The next step is locating the car and price you want. Most dealers will not have any Corvettes in stock. The ones that do will probably be charging a premium for the honor of purchasing one from dealer stock. If you can find the car you want in stock at a dealer you've only won half the battle. Corvette prices range wildly but one thing is almost certain; your local dealer will probably charge MSRP to $4000 over MSRP for a Corvette. Forget dealer invoice. This standard benchmark is meaningless for the Corvette. $2000 to $3000 under MSRP is considered an excellent deal. If you find the car you want at the price you want, congratulations!
A more likely situation is that no one in town has any Corvettes that you want. Corvette buyers tend to have a very good idea of the options they want and most aren't willing to give up much. This leaves you with one option, a factory order. The factory order lets you get exactly the car you want. The downside is the wait. Most factory orders can take six months or more from beginning to end. Beware of your local dealer who is willing to order a car for you. Many dealers receive a relatively small allocation of Corvettes. If they've used them up, it won't matter if they take your order because the factory won't take theirs!
Several dealers in the country have a large allocation of Corvettes. Two of these are Maxi Price Chevrolet in Georgia and Ross Downing Chevrolet in Louisiana. Great you say, what good does that do me here in California. The answer is to have the car drop shipped to your local dealer. The out of state dealer places the order and specifies delivery to your dealer of choice. It's all gain and very little pain. Last time I checked, Maxi Price and Ross Downing were offering Corvettes at $2000 to $3000 below MSRP. Your local dealer may charge a small prep fee but that's the only extra. It's the way I purchased my car and it worked out perfectly. The total time for this type of factory order is the same as if your local dealer placed an order. I can't say enough good things about drop shipping your Corvette and laughing at the dealer down the street who wants $3000 over MSRP.
If you take the time to plan your purchase, it should come off like clockwork with little pain or hassle. Besides waiting for the car to arrive that is!
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Visiting Scotney Castle with children
Scotney Castle is a great place to visit as a family. With plenty of activities on offer and over 780 acres of parkland and woodland to explore as well as the house and garden and Old Castle, there's so much here for all the family to enjoy.
Natural Play Trail
Our buggy-friendly trail means you and your family can enjoy den building, balancing on a fallen tree, jumping through tyres and much more as you complete the natural play activities along our trail.
Build a den
Wilderness camp is open all year for den building. Senior ranger Ross explains, 'To build a great den all you need is your hands, good woodland and some imagination.' We have the good woodland, so we'll see you there.
Make a discovery
There are all sorts of things to be discovered in our Discovery Room. Want to know what a mole tunnel looks like or what it feels like to stroke a wild animal? Then this is the place for you.
50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
Visit us and start completing your 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ today. To get started either visit the website or collect your scrapbook from our Visitor Reception, where they'll be happy to point you in the right direction.


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Midnite Vultures is flourishing with a deranged sense of psychedelia that disorient the senses, while mesmerizing the mind with surrealistic melodies. Surrealism has often been defined as an artistic movement that deviates from the conscious laws of reason and convention. It is a philosophy dedicated to exploring the most obscure realms of the human imagination. Surrealism originally began as an expressionistic approach to visual art, but the ideology of imaginative indulgence transcended into other art-forms such as film and music. Beck has once been described as a composer whose music spontaneously transcends through genres, while simultaneously reinventing them. Beck's pervious albums, like Mellow Gold and Odelay!, displayed a distinctively eccentric and innovative musical style. Amalgamating different genres such as Folk, Hip-hop, Rock and Electronica to create an unusual listening experience that is directly inspired by the unconventional nature of surrealism. Beck's prior albums have constantly exposed us to his experimental tendencies, but none of those experiences even come close to the utter abnormality of Midnite Vultures. This is Beck showing absolutely no restrain, as he takes us on a metaphysical journey to the most abstract dimensions of his mind. "Nicotine & Gravy" is perhaps the essence of what Midnite Vultures is all about. The song is composed by an excessive barrage of psychedelic effects flowing along a mellow arrangement of bass and drums. But as we descend further and further into "Nicotine & Gravy", we find the song being constructed by a diverse musical landscape that arrives to an eruptive medley of kaleidoscopic sounds. Midnite Vultures introduces an eccentric style of ambient music. "Peaches & Cream" displays the typical musical approach of the album, exhibiting condensed layers of sounds comprised from the rhythmic groove of Funk music and trancing instrumental elements. As I said before, this album is flourishing with a deranged sense of psychedelia that disorient the senses, while mesmerizing the mind with surrealistic melodies. We can really see Beck's growth as a songwriter in this album. The lyrical content still contains Beck's usual delivery of nonsensical comedic witticism, but the instrumental sections demonstrate innovative orchestral techniques that we hadn't really seen in his past albums. In songs like "Hollywood Freaks" and "Get Real Paid", we find Beck returning to some of his past tendencies as he revisits his Hip-Hop and Electronic roots. We have seen Beck incorporate both electronic and sampling effects in his music before, but they were always an occasional decorative arrangement. In Midnite Vultures, electronic sequences serve to play a prominent role in the musical structure of almost every song on the album, adding a higher level of spontaneity to the music. "Milk & Honey" and "Mixed Bizness" perfectly display all of the different approaches Beck uses with electronic effects, from eruptive discharges of cosmic sounds to inducing a more melodious dancing atmosphere. In the end, Midnite Vultures proves to be highly entertaining because it's simply Beck doing what he does best- altering the norms of musical orchestration while blending several different musical elements to create a truly captivating musical experience