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Milan, September 23, 2013. For more than half a millennium, the Duomo has been celebrated the world round as a showcase of unique masterpieces of sculpture and architecture.
In it, artists, craftsmen, men of faith, nobles and commoners, through the work of the Veneranda Fabbrica, have transferred their knowledge and emotions, like a great score by Mozart: always alive, yet always the same as itself, always ancient and always new, making it the most unmistakable and recognizable symbol of the city of Milan.
The fund-raising efforts to sustain the activity of the twelve constructions sites currently working on the Cathedral and allow the symbol of the city hosting the Expo to present itself in all its splendor continues – in the spirit of "Adopt a Spire" – in a new way of supporting the Fabbrica: an auction.
Falck S.p.A., following the refurbishment of its managerial offices, has put up for auction a group of furnishings from various eras, taken from their headquarters in Milan and Sesto S. Giovanni.
All the proceeds will be donated to the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano.
The lots – from 915 to 961 – will be auctioned off on September 25, 2013, starting at 2:30 p.m. in Via Pitteri at "Il Ponte" Auction House.
The highlight of the first group of pieces, designed for the company's main offices in Corso Matteotti in Milan, is an exquisite wooden cabinet/file case attributable to Mino Fiocchi (1893-1983). It consists of a subdued geometric design refined by simple geometrized moldings, and can be considered an interesting example of how, in decorative art, the need to restore order and the recovery of classic models that united the architects close to the Italian Novecento artistic movement, were transfused.
This group also includes antique furniture, five engravings by Carlo Vitale (1902-1996) and a series of photographic prints illustrating the Falck facilities and the various stages of steel working, as well as more recently made office furniture, some of which designed by Norman Foster (1935) and Hans Von Klier (1934-2000).
Finally, of particular historical interest is the furniture of the Rome office of Enrico Falck, Senator of the Republic in 1948.
These pieces include a cabinet and a meeting table with chairs and armchairs inspired by the lines of furniture crafted according to the Veneto tradition, a style that calls to mind a late-baroque taste that was often embraced throughout the 20th century by the Milanese middle classes and featuring here more essential lines. Another noteworthy piece is an Empire desk belonging to Alberto Falck, a bequest of Riccardo Lampugnani, former chief executive of A.F.L. Falck, which also included paintings by Hayez and part of the collection of sketches donated at this death to the Poldi Pezzoli Museum.
Historical Note regarding Sen. Enrico Falck
Enrico Falck (Laorca 1899 – Milan 1953). First born child of Giorgio Enrico Falck, he received his degree in 1921 at Milan's Higher School of Agriculture. Once he completed his studies, he took up the management of a number of farms throughout northern Italy and entered the family business in 1926, mostly involved in the administrative and financial sector. In 1946, he succeeded his father Giorgio Enrico as president of Acciaierie Lombarde Falck, but resigned two years later, when he officially began his political career. Member of Catholic Action and driven by anti-Fascist sentiments, he immediately joined the Neo-Guelph Catholic Resistance Movement of Piero Malvestiti which, in September 1942, in the family home of Via Tamburini in Milan, joined forces with the Popular Party of Don Sturzo, thus founding the Christian Democracy.
In January 1945, he was arrested and jailed in Como's San Donnino prison for having actively supported and financed the Resistance movement. In 1948, he was elected senator for the Christian Democratic Party in the constituency of Lecco. In favor of the idea of a united Europe, he was among the promoters of many European projects, as a deputy-member of the Italian Group at the consultative Assembly of the European Council. He was among the founders of the UCID (Christian Union of Business Executives) and of the Ambrosianeum, while he encouraged and supported the building and work of the Maison d'Italie at the Cité Universitaire in Paris, designed by the architect Piero Portaluppi and inaugurated in 1958.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
When the new TMNT movie came out this year, Ash insisted that we go. He planned the night, issued the invitations and ensured that everyone displayed the appropriate amount of enthusiasm (even those amongst us who weren't as turtle excited as he was). This isn't the first time we've indulged a friend's childhood passions returning to the big screen - when the last Muppet movie came out a few years ago we all traipsed to the cinema and though Kim was less excitable than Ash, it was no less adorable.
A few weeks prior to this movie date, I had spent a Friday night over at Ash and Kira's house and this meant that I was there for Saturday morning cartoons. I do remember watching Saturday morning cartoons as a kid, though I have never enjoyed them more as when I've watched them with Ash. I like that he bounds down the stairs like the big kid that he is and happily makes me a cup of tea. I like imagining that he tries to wake Kira up to watch them with him most weeks but she, smart girl that she is, whacks him with a pillow and goes back to sleep. I like seeing him enjoy Scooby Doo repeats and echoing lines about "pesky kids". It's great fun and a wonderful example of the occasional endearingly child-like antics that now fill my 'grown-up' life.
While watching cartoons this particular morning, I commented to Ash that I didn't really know a lot about TMNT. He looked at me askance. In fact, I had said, I couldn't remember ever really having watched it. He gaped. No, I was pretty sure I'd never seen it. That was it. He jumped up and pushed a pile of DVDs in my hands and I had my homework before me. I can't say that I watched the entire pile, but I did give it a go, and managed to work in a direct quotation a few days later which made him rather happy, so I suppose my homework was sufficiently attended to.
All of this is by way of explaining that when Ash's birthday came about recently, I was already pretty sure of what I was going to make him.
Pattern: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle by Nichole's Nerdy Knots
Materials: 4 Seasons Stallions; 100% Acrylic
Amount: stash amounts in green, tan, orange, and yellow
Hook: F/3.75mm
Start Date: 2 October 2014
Finish Date: 4 October 2014
It was a pretty quick project (though I was motivated by a deadline (I sewed in the ends, photographed, and wrapped the gift pretty much as I left the house) and nothing too complicated. I had a few issues with the yellow belly section for unknown reasons but I just eyeballed it and it worked out okay.
Suitably informed that Michelangelo is the superior turtle I attached his orange bands and he was ready to go. I'm hoping he gets me off the hook for the three turtle movies I DIDN'T watch!


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Hi all! Sorry for the lack of outfit posts. During the past couple of months, I was contemplating whether or not I should continue blogging…but, TADA! Here I am.
The chiffon kimono I'm wearing was gifted by Agnes & Dora which they were selling for $10 at their warehouse sale! Their instagram handle is @agnesanddora if you all want to keep up to date with their events. My grey top is from Nordstrom Rack , they don't carry this particular design anymore though. Also, I stuck mine in the dryer and it has transformed into a teeny-tiny crop top. My denim cutoffs are an old favorite from Dolce & Gabbana, not available online.
Embellished ankle boots | $65.98
JJ Winters Vanessa Messenger purse| $385.00
MAEI hand painted beaded bracelet | €30.25
Isn't the JJ Winters fringy piece gorgeous?! My mominlaw gifted it to me, and it's my new favorite purse! Have a wonderful Monday!


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When creating CollectionSpace, the CollectionSpace team relied on open source tools, widgets, components, etc., some of which were incorporated into the CollectionSpace code. Below is license information about the software we used.
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CollectionSpace licenses Fluid Infusion under the ECL 2.0
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Arc 3D Low Boyfriend Jeans
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Arc 3D Low Boyfriend Jeans
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Model is 1.76m and is wearing a size 27/32 (Waist 63cm, Hips 91cm). See size guide
ArcThe Arc pant utilizes a specialist construction to form the garment with the wearer's shape. Architecturally inspired, these jeans have a 'corkscrew' effect, turning around the leg through inserted panels and twisting inner and outer seams. A dropped crotch adds a relaxed attitude to the flattering construction.
Designed for maximum comfort and freedom of movement, the Arc jeans are crafted using G-Star 3D design principles. Twisted inner and outer seams ensure a dynamic fit that gently wraps around the leg. Expert tailoring means a flattering, relaxed silhouette.
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Model is 1.76m and is wearing a size 27/32 (Waist 63cm, Hips 91cm). See size guide
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The Arc 3D Low Boyfriend Jeans is cut from authentic indigo denim inspired by Cone Mill classics from the '70s and '80s.
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South African star Ernie Els will be walking on familiar ground when he tees off at the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters on Thursday.
The world number four will be on the prowl in the Asian Tour and European Tour co-sanctioned event in India hoping to chalk up a win at the historical Delhi Golf Club.
Els, who finished third last week in Dubai, realises the strong local challenge in the US$ 2.5 million tournament led by Asian Tour's Shiv Kapur, former Asian number ones Jeev Milkha Singh, Arjun Atwal and Jyoti Randhawa together with Gaurav Ghei.
Despite the local charge, Els believes that the familiar conditions at the Delhi Golf Club will guide him through a solid week.
"I'm really excited to be here. I just played the course, the full 18-holes and I think it's a wonderful golf course, old fashioned course.
"I have played a lot of courses around the world obviously and this course for some reason reminds me a little of South Africa. The vegetation and some of the trees are very similar to what we have in South Africa. The lay-out is very old style and design which I really like and I enjoy the course. You never play two holes which are similar and you never really see any other holes out there when you are playing which I like too," said Els, who admitted that there is a lot of potential for the development of golf in India.
"If you look at Jeev who has won in Japan and on The European Tour and Jyoti, Shiv doing well and Arjun playing on the US PGA Tour, they have all broken through. India need to start building more courses and have an infrastructure for the game and then hopefully you will be off to the races," added Els.
Hoping to stay ahead will be local sensation Randhawa who has a proven track record at the Delhi Golf Club when he successfully defended his Hero Honda Indian Open title last year as he looks to make it his third win in three years.
"Any time you play at Delhi Golf Club, and any time you play in Delhi, it's very special. People come out and cheer you, and you know, it's good that people follow you and it's great for Indian golf and it's great for me," said Randhawa.
"I think the Indian field is very strong. This golf course, it's one golf course that requires local knowledge, especially on the greens. That's a very good chance of an Indian doing well and probably winning the golf tournament," added the New Delhi-born golfer.
Another crowd favourite Kapur believes that home advantage could be the difference at the Delhi Golf Club when against a starry field that include England's David Howell and Irishman Darren Clarke.
"If I was a betting man I would bet on Joyti. And Jeev has found some form, and Joyti's got probably the best record at Delhi Golf Club of anybody. I really won't be surprised if there's an Indian winner. A lot of the Indians are playing well and in good form.
"The advantage we have over here is we play for 12 months of the year, and nobody has really had much of an off‑season and everybody is in the swing of things," said Kapur, who was the 2005 Asian Tour's Rookie of the Year.
The Thai players are also present this week with Chapchai Nirat, Prom Meesawat, Chawalit Plaphol and former Asian number one Thaworn Wiratchant hoping to start the season on a high note.
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Jannis Kounellis (born 1936, Piraeus / Greece; died 2017 in Rome / Italy) lived and worked in Rome. He studied at Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome and was an active member of the Arte Povera movement since 1960 and he had a Professorship at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf.
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Cleaning Companies in Richmond
List of Richmond based agencies offering home, carpet & upholstery, office & window cleaning services.
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We are also members of The National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) (Member No. 186) This being the main Nationally recognised authority in the Carpet and Upholstery cleaning field. Membership is only granted as a result of regular attendance at specialist courses and qualifying only by examination. In addition we are also certified members of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration
The best teams have the best support services and that includes cleaning. By keeping your work place spotless we will help your team be more productive. With a no quibbles money back guarantee and a total focus on Yorkshire,The company has been providing a unique contract cleaning service since 1999.
Established in 1989 we are a small company with a slightly different approach to many. Determined not to be 'just another cleaning company'. Rather than selling our service from the 'lowest price angle', we base our business on quality, reliability, safety and personnel service. This means the highest level of service tailored to any requirements using the latest technology, all carried out safely,
We offer carpet and upholstery cleaning in a twenty five mile radius of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, we are not the cheapest but we are the best, no corners are cut unless you ask us to miss something. Started in 2003 by brothers Michael and David Hodge to give the people around the Harrogate area exellent yet affodable Carpet and Upholstery cleaning.
Lynd-A-Hand is a small local domestic & commercial cleaning business within the Harrogate area. We are a small family run business that prides its self in delivering a first class service and offers reliability, trustworthyness and honesty. While Lynd-A-Hand primarily focuses on domestic and commercial cleaning we understand that peoples requirements do go beyond these.
Stainbusters - specialists in stain removal and deep dry cleaning and protection of carpets, upholstery, curtains, leather and mattresses. Advanced ionisation technology uses magnetism to pull dirt, dust, grease, grime, pollen and bacteria from carpets and furnishings, leaving them fresh, clean, stain free, ready to use and smelling as good as they look.
The company have been providing consistent reliable daily contract cleaning to a range of blue chip companies for over 30 years. We will customise our office cleaning to meet your requirements. We offer to provide services during and outside normal office working hours to make sure your office requirements are not only met, but exceeded.
The first time you invite a cleaning contractor into your home you will probably want to know what you are going to get for your money. While the majority of carpet & upholstery cleaners may be well-trained, use reasonable or good equipment and are anxious to ensure that you are happy with what they do, this is not always the case.
CEO and Founder of Myhome International plc, Russell O'Connell, acquired the early stage Myhome development from Unilever in 2001. Unilever had already conducted extensive research into the cleaning process and practice, and had created cleaning and customer service systems from that research, which formed the foundations of what makes the company proposition so strong today.
The problem with carpets in offices or retail stores - they're in constant use! You can't afford to 'close-down' just to have the carpet cleaned and it certainly is practical to replace them when they get too grubby and give your company a bad image. Read about the solution other businesses found.


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Math geeks and pizza fiends unite.
On Tuesday, also known as March 14, also known as 3/14, also known as "Pi Day," local Il Vicino restaurants will be selling their full-sized margherita pizzas for $3.14159265359 each. (They're willing to round down to $3.14.)
A nine-inch margherita pizza, which is topped with cheese and fresh-chopped basil, is usually $7.50 – more than twice that price.
On the off-chance you don't understand this promotion, "pi" is 3.14, the the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Number devotees love pi, and it's not unusual for March 14 to be celebrated as "Pi Day," with specials featuring pizza pies and baked pies.
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Wichita's Il Vicino restaurants are at 4817 E. Douglas and 2132 N. Rock Road.
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The BBC Sound of 2012 is out. Well, we found this year's selection a bit... puzzling. The list ranges from over-exposed Harlem rapper Azealia Banks to independent Brooklyn-band Friends. But are we left groping in the dark for star-power?
Is this the same list that gave us the likes of Jessie J, The Vaccines, and James Blake? Drawing from a wider array of musical knowledge than just POP, let's review the motley selection:
Is this the same list that gave us the likes of Jessie J, The Vaccines, and James Blake? Drawing from a wider array of musical knowledge than just POP, let's review the motley selection:
A$AP Rocky - Big talent, good future, but unfortunately not Top 5 material. Still, he'll make DMX proud. Verdict: No spanx (but keep rapping!)
Azealia Banks - She's young & potty-mouthed. We're over it. Azealia just topped the NME Cool List, so give someone else a chance. Verdict: Ick.
Dot Rotten - Talk about flow! He's good grime, but Wretch 32 & his compatriots don't get enough airwave-love. Verdict: super talented, keep rapping.
Dry The River - Pretty good for post-punk. No matter where they're placed on the list, they're working with Peter Katis (Interpol, The National), so they're in good hands. Verdict: Approved.
Flux Pavilion - Not dubstep's best, but not its worst. Verdict: Mediocre meh.
Frank Ocean - Electro RnB with a voice attached. A solid producer, but his songs need a cube of sugary POP for some added FUN. Verdict: We're not sure we're ready for a swim yet.
Friends - These indie POP kids have made it far in a very short time! We appreciate bands that love their instruments. Verdict: Holler!
Jamie N Commons - Jamie could have written a badass soundtrack for True Grit, but we're not sure the radio can handle his rough-n-tough swagger. Still, for a raspy voice, he's got style. Verdict: Come swagger over to our house, mister.
Lianne La Havas - Her voice belies her age, but we're underwhelmed by her live performance. Still, the girl is touring with Bon Iver. Verdict: Werk. Practice makes perfect.
Michael Kiwanuka - Michael is a massive talent with a beautiful, soulful voice. With adequate support, he could make Jazz POP fusion at its best. Let's bring the blues back. Verdict: Support!! (Esp. when he's cute AND talented).
Niki & The Dove - Didn't they make it on the list last year? No? Well, then it's about time! Verdict: Finally!
Ren Harvieu - Is she 2012's Clare Maguire? We're unsure about her voice & musical direction. Verdict: In need of guidance.
Skrillex - The "brostep pioneer" and frat-party favorite already scored Grammy nods. Verdict: enough cocky jockies. We'll pass.
Spector - They're cute, POP-friendly & can craft a catchy tune. Rock! We're excited for the 2012 album. Verdict: Waiting with anticipation while doing our nails.
Stooshe - Woa. Very funny, raunchy ladies, but a bit too stooge-ish. Verdict: good for a girls' night in.
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Broadening My Horizons/
Hello August!
I'm here to give myself new reading goals! Huzzah!
I realize I just posted my Quarterly Goals, and in that post, I claimed I would only read two books per month. If you know me, then you know that's a total crock of... well, I lied. Yes, I know it's not polite to lie, my mama and daddy raised me right. I apologize.
I feel bad changing the game halfway through the quarter, but I have a problem with my current goal. And here I am to rectify that problem. At first I felt bad about changing my goals because I'm a perfectionist and I freak out when I make mistakes. (Don't judge me okay, I know I'm crazy.) I keep having to remember that I am constantly changing and growing and my goals need to move along with me!
My problem is this, I read too much fiction. GASP! Say it isn't so! I wish I could. But that would be more lies, and I promised to keep it honest here.
I love fiction. I love to immerse myself into another world, climbing mountains, and riding dragons and conquering evil using the words the author has crafted together to build an amazing world filled with glorious ideas. Loosing myself in the pages of a good book is as cathartic to me as therapy is to others. Just as easily though, I begin to lose my touch on reality and productivity.
This is a problem on the most basic level as a functioning member of society (I do desire to be one of those, one day), but also as a wife, mom, sister, daughter and friend.
I have goals folks. In all walks of life. I want to be the kind of person that inspires others. But I don't think that sitting on the couch is all that inspiring. Sure, it sounds nice after a long day, but I need to do things too.
I'm talking big picture here. I want to accomplish things with my life. I want to be a help-mate and partner to my husband in our life together. I want to be a happy, loving mom. I want to be someone that people can rely on for love, support and good advice. I want to learn more about what I believe in. I also want to be a phenomenal writer. (Go big or go home, right?)
Don't get me wrong, fiction will give a certain amount of wisdom, let me tell you. In my limited life experience, I have a lot more empathy and wisdom because I read. There is always a message, something to be gleaned, even from fiction.
Here's the verbal eraser... but. But I need to learn more... differently? Broad, arms outspread, if you will.
I am addicted to learning. I love to learn new things, but I haven't been pushing myself to learn anything new lately. I've been writing sure, and that in and of itself is practicing a behavior that develops into a skill. So, I suppose I can indeed pat myself on the back for that one.
Otherwise I have not pushed myself outside of my comfort zone in a long while. Even in my fictional adventures I've not branched out far. I used to have a much wider reach in my literary selections. I'd like to get back to that.
I want to be a writer. And not just any writer. I want to be a good one. A great one even. I may not hit the New York Times Best Sellers List…but I'll be darned if I'm not going to shoot for the moon. If I'm going to be as good as I can be, I must be willing to be teachable. To learn.
I want to read a wider range of books. Not just new fiction. (*Disclaimer: I do believe it is important to read a wide range of current authors as more diverse people are being published than in the past, but I don't want to get stuck in the trap of reading only what everyone else is reading.)
What does that look like for me?
- More non-fiction. Biographies, histories, philosophy, religion.
- More books about writing, becoming an author, publishing, and all that my new career entails.
- More classics. The challenge that they bring mentally is a much needed one.
- More indie authors (independently published). There are some awesome ones out there!
- More unique and diverse authors.
My new monthly reading goal, beginning now, is as follows: One non-fiction or classic book. One Writing related book. One new fiction book. (By new, I mean published within the last 10-15 years.) That makes three books. I'll probably read more, but who is sad about that? Not me!
I will say, whatever I achieve above and beyond this goal, is a welcome bonus. My biggest challenge is going to be waiting to read more fiction until I've finished my non-fiction or classic. I believe it is important to challenge and stretch ourselves.


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Sunday at 9:00 and 10:30
The Chapel Effingham meets in Rincon, GA and joined the Chapel Ministries in May 2017. We love to laugh together, worship together, serve together, and grow together. If you are looking for a place to belong, an environment without pretense or judgment, and a community seeking to be authentic in following the teachings of Jesus, give us a try.
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Hey, thank you for checking out The Chapel, a United Methodist Congregation. You are going to find that there are some really incredible people here, that over time can become great friends. We know you need a little time and space to check things out and we respect that. In fact, we encourage it. You will discover pretty quickly that this is an imperfect church with imperfect people lead by an imperfect pastor, but we are doing our best to follow a perfect God. We tend to do things a little bit differently, because we think church should be fun for the whole family and we believe you are special to God. Our desire is to provide an environment where you are able to encounter God. So come, relax and make yourself at home. Grab a cup of coffee. Heck, kick off your shoes if you think it will help. See you soon.
Visiting a church for the first time can be a little intimidating for the whole family. We strive to make your visit as comfortable as possible. From our warm welcome, to our safe check-in for your kids, to a fully stocked cafe with all kinds of great foods and drinks for you to enjoy, to engaging worship, our goal is to never single you out or apply pressure. We trust God is already working in your life and will prompt you when you are ready to take a next step in your faith. A key feature of our congregation is our generous service in the community. We believe in partnerships with other churches and organizations to make a real and lasting change in the world. Living out our faith in the community is at the heart of who we are.
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Chapel Kids wants kids to be excited about Jesus! Each Sunday, kids at The Chapel Effingham participate in a service of their own. Our children's ministry is all about building faith through Bible stories, songs, group activities, and fun! Chapel Kids is divided into three groups based on age and development stage. Sunday mornings are packed full of loving volunteers and energetic kids. Find out more by following us on Facebook.
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Chapel Students is all about creating environments for high school and middle school students to encounter God and fall in love with Jesus. Each week during the school year, our students gather to participate in worship, small groups, and games. During the summer, we have special events like a weekly Bible Study, Youth camp, Youth Mission Trip, and more! To find out more information on what we have going on find us on Facebook.
MIDDLE SCHOOL students meet Sundays @ 10:30 in the Middle School room of our Kids building.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL students meet Sunday for YOUTH in the main worship space 5:15-7pm (doors open at 5pm)
Email email@example.com if you have any questions.
Parenting is hard work! The good news is, you don't have to do it alone. We believe in a philosophy called orange. When we work together and combine red, the heart of the home, and yellow, the light of the church, we can create transformational change in the lives of our children, youth, and parents.
Small groups are a place to start to meet new people, find community, and grow in your faith. If you want to take the next step in those areas you can sign up for a group using the link below. To start your own group email email@example.com.
Sunday mornings at The Chapel Effingham are awesome, but we can't do it without you! Whether it is setting up the cafe, holding doors, serving on the tech team, or serving in the children's ministry, your role on Sunday is essential to what we do! If you want to become a part of one of our service teams, email email@example.com.
At The Chapel we believe that we are missionaries every single day. Whether you are at work, at the store, at home, or even at church you have an opportunity to serve. We also partner with several organizations, some local and some not so local, where you can get involved. Some of our local mission partners include Backpack Buddies and Family Promise of Effingham. Email firstname.lastname@example.com to find out more about our Mission Partners and how to get started in mission.
We know that at times life can be hard and we want you to know that you matter. As a body of believers we want to walk with you through those difficult times. That is what the Care Ministry is for. Click the link below to find out how you can give or receive love.
We don't have members at The Chapel. We have partners. A partner is someone who commits to become more like Christ as we work together to accomplish God's work in our community and our world. To become a partner you must attend our Next Steps Partner Retreat.
If you think you're ready to take your 'next step' and sign up for the next Partnership retreat, or if you have any questions, email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Touch Arcade:
Earlier this month, we detailed an update for the Commodore 64 iPhone app that developer Manomio had been busy working on for the past several months. This update would bring some much needed control optimizations both to the overall functionality of games and added flexibility for specific titles that would need more than a standard control stick and button setup. And of course, a nice selection of new downloadable titles would be included in this update as well.


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Dr. Anthony Vo is an internist in Long Beach, California and is affiliated with VA Long Beach Hospitals. He received his medical degree from University of California Irvine School of Medicine and has been in practice for 18 years. He is one of 53 doctors at VA Long Beach Hospitals who specialize in Internal Medicine.
Specialties & Qualifications
Specialty: Internal Medicine
General internal medicine physicians, or internists, are primary-care doctors who perform physical exams and treat a wide spectrum of common illnesses in adult men and women. One of every four physicians in the U.S. is an internist, many of whom are certified in one of 19 subspecialties, including cardiology, infectious disease and medical oncology.
Subspecialties: General Internal Medicine
Education & Medical Training
- University of California Irvine
- Residency, Internal Medicine
- University of California Irvine School of Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License


text: Special forces have advantages in a region suspicious of large numbers of foreign troops [EPA] Events in the region this week have thrown into sharp focus the challenges the Middle East faces in its war against ISIL. The killing of Jordanian pilot, Maoz al-Kassasbeh, has refocused the country's efforts and dragged them further into war. The shooting at a plane in Baghdad international airport and the alleged killing of an aid worker, who ISIL claim died in an Jordanian air strike, have many wondering what the solution is to the ISIL problem. One British politician and head of the Commons Defence Committee, Rory Stewart, this week suggested that the best quick fix solution is sending highly-skilled western special forces to fight alongside the Iraqi army and increase British air strikes. Other pundits have advocated the same. It's a tempting proposition on a number of levels. Special forces have the advantage of a smaller footprint and, in a region that is suspicious of coalition forces arriving in Iraq in great numbers, that's politically advantageous. They're also seen as a force multiplier when you add them in to the mix with regular local armies. However, there does tend to be a limit to how useful they are. Former American Brigadier General Mark Kimmit understands the nature of the war against ISIL. A long time veteran of the Iraq conflict and a regular visitor to Baghdad, he is clear on what role special forces play, and he sees it as limited. "They are taking the lead in current operations, but the small size of the force and the specialised nature of their operations is not enough. They are good for the "clear" phase of counterinsurgency operations, but it will require different forces and resources for the "hold" and "build" phases." Clear. Hold. Build. In counter insurgency speak it's a mantra that is often repeated. You go into an area, clear it of fighters, secure and hold it, then alongside the locals, help rebuild. But without a political will and massive investment the any clearing of areas can be lost, and lost spectacularly. Kimmitt continues: "The special forces are dependent upon locals for intelligence, as well as for taking over the ground gained once the close battle is over. The local Iraqi troops must "hold" the ground gained once the special forces move on." This is something the Americans know only too well. In Anbar province the Americans funded, trained and supported Sunni awakening councils to fight al-Qaeda in Iraq. They won. But then the Americans stopped supporting the Sunni tribes, and under the air strikes the Sunni tribes lost hope, and that's one factor that lead to ISIL's rise. The awakening forces and the US 'cleared' the area. But they lost the 'Hold' and 'Build' phases. Special forces do have a significant role to play. But it's a specific and limited one, and alongside air strikes it will only go so far. Iraq has had some successes in the fight against ISIL. In places like Jurf as Sakher, Iranian special forces and Shia militias have pushed back ISIL. Coalition, Kurdish Peshmerga, and Iraqi forces have beaten ISIL in parts of the north. The cost, however, is high. Whole towns and villages have been levelled. Local populations displaced. In order to defeat ISIL militarily you have to make sure that rebuilding is of equal priority to clearing areas of fighters. In Iraq you have the ability to do that as you do have a, however flawed, an Army. In Syria it's a much more complicated situation requiring a leap of faith in the rebel groups the west wants to support and regional ambitions of Iran, Israel, and Saudi Arabia and President Bashar al-Assad. The talk of sending in more troops and more special forces acts in many ways as a distraction to what is really needed. A clear, workable vision of what happens when the special forces leave. Follow Imran Khan on Twitter: @ajimran SOURCE: Al Jazeera ABOUT THE AUTHOR Imran Khan @ AJImran War & Conflict Security Middle East Iraq Military


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June 12, 2012 09:20 ET
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - June 12, 2012) - ODESIA Group Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ODS) ("Odesia" or the "Company") reports that PRIME Communications Inc. ("PRIME") has been formally engaged to act as their Official Corporate Communications Firm of Record.
Under the terms of the agreement, ODESIA will compensate PRIME at $5,500 per month, plus applicable taxes, for an eighteen month term, renewable at the option of the Company. ODESIA will also grant PRIME 300,000 stock options at an exercise price of $0.30. These options vest quarterly over a period of one year and shall be subject to regulatory approval and the provisions of the Company's Stock Option Plan. The agreement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. PRIME will assist ODESIA in developing strategic business development, brand marketing, and investor relations programs, by stewarding ODESIA's development story throughout the North American investment community.
President and Founder, John Belfontaine, will support ODESIA's business development programs, leveraging extensive career experience as a brand marketing and corporate communications specialist within the Canadian financial services industry. Mr. Belfontaine notes; "we are pleased to begin representing ODESIA as their Official Corporate Communications Firm of Record. Led by an expert management team, sound business model, solid fundamentals, and strategic acquisitions, ODESIA is entering an impressive stage of their corporate development and is competitively positioned within the burgeoning sector of enterprise level "BI" (i.e. business intelligence) solutions. Incorporating a strategic mix of services, global network, and an advanced communications support platform, PRIME will strive to connect, engage and inform the market place in pursuit of cultivating new brand recognition, and heightened market awareness, on behalf of ODESIA Group, and their valued shareholders."
"I am also excited to work with Odesia because of the institutional interest of this sector. Last week, La Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec invested 1 Billion dollars in CGI Group (GIB-A.TO), one of the reasons was that they believe that companies will need these types of technology services to stay competitive. This comes months after Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) invested big in International Business Machines (IBM)." further comments John.
About ODESIA Group Inc.
ODESIA is an international corporation specializing in business-intelligence and decision-process
Solutions for large and medium-sized companies. ODESIA's mission is to help managers monitor the performance of their business by accessing all relevant information at the right time and the right place. For more information visit us at www.odesia.com.
About Prime
PRIME Communications Inc. is a full-service business development agency proudly serving micro to small cap companies, publicly traded on the TMX (and Toronto Venture) Stock Exchanges.
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In most states in the U.S., being caught driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 will get you a DUI charge (Driving Under the Influence). Colorado has an additional charge, DWAI, Driving While Ability Impaired, which can apply at lower BAC levels if it can be shown that your ability to drive was affected to any degree whatsoever by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both, the BAC for DWAI is between .051 and .079, much lower than a DUI. If you're faced with such a predicament, you need a successful DUI and DWAI lawyer.
If you are pulled over and asked to blow into a Breathalyzer or take a blood or urine test, the result will determine if you can be charged for either type of impaired driving. If you blow above .08 BAC, you can be charged with DUI. Between .05 and .08 can get you a DWAI charge. This means that you can be charged with a criminal offense for driving home after virtually any social drinking.
Penalties for both DUI and DWAI are severe, potentially including stiff fines, community service, suspension of your license, and jail time, even for a first offense. Penalties become more severe for subsequent offenses.
Because of the severity of the penalties for drinking and driving in Colorado, you should always consult an experienced DUI attorney. You want to avoid jail time and you need to be able to drive to work if you are to continue earning a living. An experienced and knowledgeable Colorado DUI/DWAI attorney can raise many defenses to these charges, and while there is never a guarantee that you'll get off completely unscathed, the right lawyer can protect your constitutional rights, work to minimize the negative consequences, and sometimes even get the charges dropped.
Your lawyer can require the prosecutor to show that the arrest was proper and that you were informed of your rights. The prosecution must also be able to show that the testing equipment was functioning properly and that the officer was trained and certified to operate it. These are just a few examples of areas where a good lawyer can sometimes have your charges dismissed.
If you've been charged with DUI or DWAI anywhere in the State of Colorado, you'll find experienced, knowledgeable, and committed DUI and DWAI lawyer at the Law Office of Steven Rodemer, LLC in Colorado Springs. Attorney Steven Rodemer is a former prosecutor who knows the workings of the court system and also understands how to navigate DMV administrative proceedings. He has an excellent record of using the law to the benefit of his clients, having charges dismissed or reduced whenever possible and obtaining the least oppressive sentences, in many cases avoiding jail time or license suspension for first offenses.
As an American, you have many constitutional rights that must be upheld. The right to counsel when facing criminal charges is among the most important of these rights. When you hire attorney Steve Rodemer, you can be confident that your rights will be protected, and you will realize the best available outcome with the least negative impact on your life and your future.


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10 Tutorials Using WordPress and JQuery
Getting the awesomess of JQuery integrated into WordPress is much more simple than you think. Here are 10 Tutorials using WordPress and JQuery.
Let's start this off by properly including JQuery in WordPress.
1. Including jQuery in WordPress (The Right Way)
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If you want, you can just download jQuery, put it on your server and link to it from your header.php file in the
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Now that you have the awesomeness that is JQuery included in your WordPress theme, check out these tutorials.
2. Create A Tabbed WordPress Sidebar Using jQuery
Tabbed sidebar elements are in. Why bother making users scroll down the page, when they can simply click a tab to quickly access various parts of your site? This tutorial is primarily based off WordPress, but can easily be ported anywhere else.
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3. WordPress Featured Post Slideshow
Here, we'll be learning how to create a featured content section with WordPress and animate it with jQuery. This is great for News or Magazine themes. Plus it's just awesome.
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4. Implement a Nice & Clean jQuery Sliding Panel in WordPress 2.7+
Implement a nice & clean sliding login panel built with jQuery into your WordPress blog.
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5. Build the ANidea Theme Switcher using jQuery
This tutorial walks you through the process of creating a theme switcher like the one used on ANidea.
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6. Create a jQuery Carousel with WordPress Posts
This post will give you a quick run down of how to easily add a simple and easily customizable carousel with WordPress posts from a specified category.
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7. WordPress Multi-Level Drop Down menu using jQuery
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8. Create a Twitter-Like "Load More" Widget
Both Twitter and the Apple App Store use a brilliant technique for loading more information; you click the link and fresh items magically appear on the screen. This tutorial teaches you to use AJAX, CSS, Javascript, JSON, PHP, and HTML to create that magic. This tutorial will also feature both jQuery and MooTools versions of the script.
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9. Using jQuery to liven up your WordPress login
Here's a really quick method of simplifying the WordPress login process using a jQuery lightbox.
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10. Adding Form Validation to WordPress Comments using jQuery
When it comes to simpler user experience, having your form validation happen instantly on the same page is a lot cleaner than reloading pages and possibly losing some form content. In this tutorial you will be shown you how to use jQuery to do some instant checking on an example comment form.


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I've got 28 pieces of cut and ready molding, 5 mostly done ("He's only mostly dead") carnie games hanging out, one project for the kitchen on my work bench, and one piece of being-built furniture in the works sitting in my bedroom.
Yes, my bedroom. It's a long story.
And you know me, don'tcha? You know how I roll in this kind of a sitch. If you don't know me by now, you will never never never know me. Ooooh.
Of course, with all these projects mostly completed, I started a couple more. You're so surprised. You wouldn't be more surprised if you woke up with your head stapled to the carpet.
So what did I start today? A little five minute sumthin' sumthin'. See, a totally awesome bestie of mine, wanted this mantel-without-the-fireplace look:
and we tackled this bad boy this week. I hope you like it, Ems.
Anywho, that wooden clock thingy-mabobber-- it was like a tractor beam. Sucked me right in. I wanted one. 'Cause frankly, I's a tad bored with my current mantel layout.
Easiest project ever, here. Cut up cedar-- smell each piece.
Nail them all together, and stain.
Man, don't you hate it when people like, love European stuff but they go the kitschy route and put like, 10 eiffel towers in their house? I mean, hello, right?
Oh crap. Am I talking about mooo-oi?
I just picked out that clock because it was dirt cheap. Believe me, people.
So I like it. It's a fun change. And that cheap clock is the loudest clock I've ever owned. I can hear it ticking in bed at night. And frankly, that's a little too Edgar Allen Poe for my taste.


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Gooood morning everyone!!!!The last years rings have become a piece of art.Cheap or expensive its a very beautiful accessorie that women must wear from morning to late night!I have a lot and usually prefer the big ones with stones!This fall the most fashionable rings have the shape of skulls,animals like snakes and of course the classical solitaire.I know that all girls (including me) are waiting to wear THE engagment ring but until then lets content to the normal ones :D Also this year in fashion will remain the double and the new triple finger ring!!I bought from ebay a snake ring (last pic) and im waiting to come to wear it on!I am aware that they are expensive but you can do what i do!!For an example i loved the snake ring by elise dray (pic 2)but it costs $7.420 (omg).i really liked the shape and design so 1 searched it out in ebay.I know that they are not the exactly the same but it is a good solution to be in fashion even with a small budget!Enjoy and stay tuned for more of me to come!kisses.....
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|elise dray $5.375
|ileana makri $3.430
|kenneth jay lane $175
|juicy couture $42
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mixed reviews on customer service, vape and flavorVerdict
If you like the look go for it. If you're looking for style and substance try V2.
Luci Review - The Gorgeous E Cigarette
It's sleek, black, sexy elegance makes Luci the E Cigarette of choice for anyone starting out on their e cig journey and looking for a certain style. I see this e cig appealing to city dwellers, club goers and socialites. They have a beautiful carrying case! They also have one of the more affordable starter kits at $59.99
If this is a new process for you, you'll notice you have LOTS of choices out there! It can get confusing to figure out which e cig to take that first step with. Some people are going to try a brand and if it does the job simple, they'll stick with it. Other people will be led by curiosity or a desire to improve on their experience to try out several brands. Still others will get fascinated by and drawn into the sub-culture and go DIY, finding all sorts of gear and e juice from different suppliers and getting creative with the hardware they've bought.
So who are you?
Well, you never know when you begin any journey where you'll end up. We've all learned that by now. But I'd bet if you tend to be fascinated by gear and have a DIY spirit, it won't be long before you're hanging at the forums and soaking in all the knowledge that's out there (and let me tell you it runs deep!!!) The vaping world has a really fun, cool sub-culture of people into the tech of it and everyone is happy to share what they've learned.
I, myself, am not on the gadget or DIY tip generally speaking, but I do have a thing for comparison shopping (ok more than a thing!) I like to find "the best" as I define it for myself and I will not stop till I get it right. So if you're like me, you'll be shopping around a bit, driven in part by curiosity and in part by the quest for the best flavor, most vapor and/or longest battery life. Definitely, at least a little bit of experimenting is to be expected. Most of us didn't end up marrying the first person we dated.
Why is Luci worth checking out?
Luci's website offers 100% secure buyer protection, a lifetime warranty on the atomizer, free shipping and a 30 day money back guarantee. On the very top of the site they have a cool little savings calculator where you can punch in the amount you spend on smokes and calculate your savings when you switch to Luci. I love it when sites do that. It helps customers have a point of reference and put the advantages of e cigs even further in perspective.
The basic starter kit comes with 2 extended life ion batteries that last about a days worth of smoking, a home charger and 5 flavored cartridges. Luci comes in 4 flavor choices, tobacco, menthol, coffee and cherry. There are 3 nicotine density levels, regular, light or none. You can also purchase a USB charger separately for the car if you're on the go a lot. The length of time the battery lasts between charging is comparable to your smart phone.
Why are E Cigs worth checking out?
If you're new to e cigarettes and you're wondering whether it's really so much better than smoking here are some simple reminders:
1. No second hand smoke - Luci emits water vapor
2. No cigarette butts polluting the environment - e cigs are recyclable
3. None of the @601 carcinogens found in regular cigarettes
4. Nicotine on demand (unlike the patch)
5. "Smoke" your Luci any time anywhere - even where smoking is banned
6. Save significant money (use Luci's calculator to figure out your specific savings)
7. Won't stain your teeth
What's the drawback to Luci?
Luci gets mixed reviews in the forum on customer service, amount of vapor and flavor. Some people have very positive things to say and some people have very negative things to say. One thing everyone agrees on is the fact that this is one good looking e cig!! In all seriousness, I've never heard aesthetics buzzed about as much as with this brand. But sometimes that can be like seeing the most beautiful woman in the world and then she opens her mouth and the illusion is shattered! Or buying an expensive foreign sports car only to watch it spend most of it's time in the shop.
If you're new to the scene and you're pulled in by Luci's look, what can I tell you? You never know till you try and happy trails. In my book you can't lose just taking the step!! Another piece of good news is, you can fill it with other brands of e-juice. Not every brand will enable you to do that.
But, if you want my honest recommend, I'd go for V2cigs. You can customize your look to get that continuity of black on black that makes Luci so appealing. V2 is the closest to Luci aesthetically and considered a far superior brand. In terms of popularity and consistently high user ratings, V2 blows Luci away. The starter kit is the same price. But hey, sometimes you just gotta take that girl out to see for yourself! Happy hunting!
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Or check out my V2Cigs review
But as you saw in my review, I don't recommend it.
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NGO Aid Map: Overview
See More. Do Better.
NGO Aid Map shares information about international development and humanitarian response by mapping diverse projects visually and interactively. NGO Aid Map data is open and can be freely viewed or downloaded. NGO Aid Map is intended to increase the amount of publicly available data on international NGOs, and their work at the country and project levels. Ultimately this will enable better decision-making on the part of program/project directors, global funders, and private donors.


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On April 9th,the senior designer of Blizzard Matthew Burger has hinted in an interview, "Starcraft:Ghost" is expected to "resurrection".
Starcraft:Ghost is a military science fiction stealth-action video game previously under development by Blizzard Entertainment. Part of Blizzard's Starcraft series, the game was announced on September 20, 2002, and was to be developed by Nihilistic Software for the Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2 video game consoles, Starcraft: Ghost is a third-person shooter,Blizzard announced in March 2006 that the game is on "indefinite hold" while the company investigated seventh generation video game console possibilities
Matthew Burger when asked about the "Starcraft: ghost "is still the blizzard active project?" , he replied: "this project is not canceled, it has always been there." When continue to ask" whether can be listed" he did not deny, but said "maybe". Considering the Matthew Burger presided over the development of the "Diablo III" is now on PS3 and PS4 two consoles, therefore "Starcraft: Ghost" will expected to resurrection.


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Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by!! Today we have a new design for the nail polish challenge, purple. I saw a beautiful picture of a purple sunset the other day and decided to base my mani on it. For this mani I used
Sinful Colors-My Buoyfriend, Tempest, Candy Coated, and Black On Black
Here is a pic of the sunset
And here is my design
This is my first of 2 posts today so, if you would like you can go check out my other one which features my 2nd mani for this month's tri-polish challenge! Until next time...


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Jennifer Nicole Lee likes big things, big events, and big news. She states "small things make me shrink inside, and I don't like impotent subjects or productions. My mottos is go big or go home. And yes, the bigger the better. This LA Event is BIG!"-JNL
Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) March 29, 2012
Jennifer Nicole Lee likes big things, big events, and big news. She states, "small things make me shrink inside, and I don't like impotent subjects or productions. My mottos is go big or go home. And yes, the bigger the better. It take the same amount of energy to focus on small goals as it does big goals. So, I only do my productions up big, and only invite the best, and work with the best." Next up on JNL's super packed busy agenda is her big celebration in April the 22 in Los Angeles, with some of the most powerful women who she has handpicked.
By way of background, Jennifer Nicole Lee is the CEO and President of the Fitness Model Factory. The Fitness Model Factory is JNL's brain child of what she needed to create in the fitness and wellness, beauty glamour industry. It's a full production house providing consulting, insight, and many resources from videography, campaigns, coaching and also the baseline photography needed for promotional uses.
Jennifer Nicole Lee opened up her Miami based Fitness Model Factory last year, in March, with a major grand opening on April the 16th 2012. When asked what the future is for her Fitness Model Factory Production house, JNL stated, "JNL Worldwide, Inc has now joined forces with some of the biggest names, brands and labels due to the fact that I opened the Fitness Model Factory Production studio. Im proud to say that my Fitness Model Factory (FMF) is now an iconic legendary destination spot that is so hot, many travel over 30 hours by plane to enjoy the experience of working with my team and creating life long memories, media, photos and videos that will give them joy the rest of their lives."
Also at this mega one day event is JNL's business partner Mr. Claude Taylor. JNL has coined him as "Mr. Big," who is a master photographer with the most upright work ethic. He states, "Daily I pound my craft to be the best out there, second to none." Jennifer Nicole Lee and Mr. Big have worked on numerous productions together at her Fitness Model Factory, which again is the creative house of many of their campaigns for contracts presented to their company.
One thing is for sure, with over 50 magazine covers, and her 3rd book out entitled The Fun Fit Foodie Cookbook, and her 4th book in the works called "Beyond the Bikini," and her JNL Fusion exercise 12 DVD set soon to launch at http://www.JNLFusion.com, Team JNL shows no signs of slowing down.
Attending the event are fellow heavy hitters and leaders in the wellness, fitness, beauty, glamour and fashion industry. the event co-hosted by Marina Aleksintser who is a JNL Fusion Master trainer and also the world's first ever FMF West Coast Winner to her 2011 casting call. "Marina is a leader and a true creative force to be reckoned with, as she constantly has super potent ideas, and also not to forget to mention just how photogenic, gorgeous, strong, charming, and fearless she is. To know that she is a mom and a wife, just like me, yet has an unquenchable thirst for creating, challenging fashion, and also entrepreneurial ship, it's now wonder why we are very close and extremely good business partners."
Oxygen Cover Girl, Fat Loss Success Story and award winning bikini competitor, Kimberly Castle has confirmed that she will be attending the Los Angeles Fitness Model Factory Mega One Day event and will be working once again with fellow Oxygen Fat Loss Cover Girl Jennifer Nicole Lee. According to Castle, "This event is going to be an amazing start to a great year. I have several bikini competitions and photo shoots scheduled over the next few months and this is just the motivation I need to get my mind in the right place." With competition training in full swing and a new book in the works Kimberly is set to take 2012 by storm. "This year has been so crazy and exciting already. I am moving to Dallas, TX in a matter of days, I have been working on my book and preparing to take home that coveted IFBB Bikini Pro Card. This is my year!"
Kimberly Castle the motivational powerhouse, a highly sought after health and wellness coach, is a national level bikini competitor in Canada and the USA, former Miss Model of Canada and works directly with Oxygen fit to promote a healthy lifestyle to women around the world.
The Alli B has also confirmed her special appearance and attendance. The Alli B is a 2nd Degree JNL Fusion Master Trainer, and a strong force in the vegetarian community, where she also preaches positive messages such as her key trademark phrase "TODAY Is Your Tomorrow!" She is a highly sought after coach, where she consults with her worldwide clients to focuses on the present moment. The AlliB also focuses on nutrition, fitness & positive surroundings. She states "These are extremely important whether you want to transform your body, set new fitness goals, go for a new career, start a family or just want a change of pace." On her website of http://www.TheAlliB.com she shares her passion for being a near and dear fitness friend to JNL.
Jenna Krahn is a hot and serious up and coming fitness model, mega motivator and JNL Fusion master trainer. Jenna K is blazing the north west scene with soon opening up her business to coaching and training clients as a private boutique elite gym studio facility. Her website http://www.JennaKFitness.com is a wellspring of nutritional insight and positive fitness tidbits to help all achieve their fitness goals.
Fierce, feisty and a force to be reckoned with sums with the positive power of super fit Chief Warrant Officer Mrs. Sandra Gonzalez, who was a key note speaker at JNL's 2nd Annual JNL Fusion World Conference Event. She recieved a standing ovation, and now has won the hearts of all current JNL fusion sisters. Sandra is still relentlessly keeping her eye on the prize as this dedicated wife and mother, as she now focuses on stepping up her online coaching presence with a new hot slick and inspirational website, plans on bringing her A-game to the competition circuit, and perfecting her photography campaign by building a serious portfolio with JNL's Fitness Model Factory dream team.
Angela Skeels is a fresh dedicated newbie to the fitness scene who has a heart of gold, a work ethic stronger than steal, and who is an honorable public safety dispatcher who dreams of being on the cover of fitness magazines. Her goals are to learn the top secrets of JNL of the real inner going ons of the bikini and fitness competition circuits, with a highly searched website, viral social media presence, and obtain tear sheets with possible fitness magazine covers.
Christine Auer is an extremely inspirational insightful woman with a strong history in the fitness and wellness industry. With her column of accomplishments and accolades, Christine now seeks to author her own book about her multi-faceted life and become a motivational public speaker and role model. She is now in the midst of relaunching her new and improved website. With a body that resembles a top gymnast in their early 30's, this 52 year old will be not only turning heads in the fitness industry with JNL's backing, but breaking their necks.
Marnie Miller is an dynamo in the hair industry, owning her salon for many years. This savvy business owner now seeks JNL's expert consulting and coaching to turn her passion for fitness into a profitable empire. As a girl who was always into fitness, she has taken the bold step of pursuing her heart by making her dreams come true, with the solid advice and direction from JNL.
Michelle Phillips is a super fit mom who now is on a mission to prove to the world that women only get better after they become a mom. She is all about fitness, and she never has felt more excited about being fit then she does now, especially after being accepted into JNL's Fitness Model Factory event.
Dr. Catherine Divingian has the fitness modeling goals of landing a cover or two. She applied to work with JNL to work around the superficiality of a sometimes brutal industry which is very competitive. Dr. Catherine is a seasoned fitness and wellness expert who now seeks out JNL to sharpen her craft, by dialing in her marketing and social media.
All in all, JNL will be pushing these women to new heights, motivating them to be their very best.
For more info, please visit http://www.FitnessModelFactory.com


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12th Annual Healthcare Supply Chain Summit
January 28-30, 2018
New Orleans, LA
Click here for a copy of our presentation on optimizing clinical inventory management with proven metrics and data analytics.
Washington, DC
July 23-26, 2017
Come visit us at Booth 921 to see a demo of our new product VueBin!
Baltimore, MD
June 7-8, 2017
Come visit VUEMED at exhibit booth #9 to see a demo of our newest UDI-compliant technology.
AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo
Boston, MA
April 1-5, 2017
Come visit us at Booth 957 as we jointly exhibit with Champion Healthcare Technologies. We will be showcasing VueTrack-RF as well as our newest solutions VueTray and VueSurg.
Irvine, CA
April 9-11, 2017
Come hear a joint presentation by VUEMED and Impinj entitled, "Transforming the Healthcare Supply Chain with UDI-compliant Ultra High Frequency RFID Technology".
OR Business Management Conference
New Orleans, LA
Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, 2017
Come hear VUEMED and Impinj speak about UDI-compliant UHF RFID technology solutions for the healthcare supply chain. We will also be exhibiting our technology at Table 23.
11th Annual Healthcare Supply Chain Summit
New Orleans, LA
Jan. 30-31, 2017
Come hear VUEMED present on the panel: "Implement Data Standards for More Efficient Supply Chain Operations."
Health Slam '16 – IoT for Healthcare Virtual Conference
Dec. 2, 2016
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|Topic: The Social Implications Of "The Singularity Moment"
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To me a kind of paradox emerges. If that kind of complexity were so close at hand for us here, then I would expect to see signs of the same but originating from elsewhere; other nearby planets. Assuming an affirmative in our case and elsewhere (where there should even be multiple instances) then why are we not seeing any signs of such AGI's? Is it because we are special or the first ones? No, we should expect to be right about in the middle of it all.
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It is always a minority of folks that actually want to go further. What is the purpose..the ongoing charge...for society in general, anyway? Not everyone is as excited about exploring the universe as you may be. People like to be served by technology...but few want to risk the cost of boldly going where no man has gone before.
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The last two examples seem to mirror reality closely. Use it and why it works is irrelevant.
Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!
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Of course, I have not mentioned either exploring the universe or going where no man has gone before.
The charge is that the future will be dictated by those who understand and manipulate the technology.
Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!
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Ah, the Fermi Paradox. I've never seen it used as an argument against AI, though, and there's good reason.
AGI is irrelevant to the Fermi Paradox. You don't need AGI to be bleeding radio and other transmissions all over the Universe. We've been doing it since the 30s, long before we even conceived of such things as Turing tests. Hell, that was before transistors.
Why should we expect to see "signs" of extraterrestrial AGIs? Why would not seeing such signs be evidence against the possibility of AGI, as opposed to simply evidence against intelligent life existing? What does the existence or nonexistence of extraterrestrial AGI have to do at all with how close we are or are not to developing our own? I'm pretty sure that extraterrestrial solutions to the speed of light limit would have absolutely nothing to do with predicting how close we would be to our own solution. What signs do you think we'd even see?
It's interesting that you've conflated the Fermi Paradox, which is a form of evidence against the existence of extraterrestrial intelligent life (at least developed to the point of radio transmissions, and it assumes that some of the extraterrestrial intelligences should have reached that technological point early enough in time to have their speed-of-light transmissions reaching Earth) with a potential argument against the possibility of AGI. I'm curious - even if we are totally alone in the Universe, and there's no extraterrestrial intelligent life anywhere, what exactly does that have to do with whether AGI is possible or not?
Further, whether AGI's are spamming interstellar space with transmissions or are completely nonexistent, what does that have to do with whether we are close or far away from developing AGI?
You're looking for things that are irrelevant to the Singularity.
If you want to look for signs that we, here on Earth, may be approaching the dawn of AGI, then you need to look here, at Earth. You should expect to see scientists working on developing AGI. Those are definitely here. You should expect to see non-generalist applications of AI being developed and used in modern society. We have those, from Deep Blue to Google to video games.
But as to whether AGI is possible at all, well, there's simply not an effective argument against that. The human brain is a general intelligence, therefore general intelligences are possible. It's absurd to thing that it's impossible for humans to ever duplicate artificially what already exists in nature - therefore AGI must be possible, even if we haven't figured it out yet. To refute that basic chain of logic, you'd need to either prove that human minds are not general intelligences, or to show a mechanism that prevents humanity from ever duplicating a natural phenomenon. Good luck with that.
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At least in the sense of �The Great Temptation� offering an interesting counter-point-alternative to the inevitability of the �Singularity Moment� under discussion.
Which one of the two do I subscribe to? Probably neither. Maybe a bit of both. I dunno.
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You cannot at all argue that no extraterrestrial transmissions have been picked up, therefore AGI is impossible. It's a blatant non sequitur. It's like saying, since we don't hear alien transmissions, it's impossible to develop computers at all.
You cannot at all argue that the presence or absence of extraterrestrial AGI means that we here on Earth are closer or farther away from developing our own AGI - unless aliens are intending to help us speed up the process, the two are completely separate.
Even if the so-called "Great Temptation" has affected every other species in the universe, it still has nothing whatsoever to do with whether or not AGI is possible, nor whether we on Earth are close or far from developing it.
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The Fermi paradox bit comes in when it is suggested that any evolved intelligent species would also be susceptible to this same failing.
Like I said - I'm not even really agreeing with it. But it definitely does provide a counter-view to the inevitability of the 'Singularity Moment' doesn't it?
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In an effort to try and understand your position, and Theo's too, who are they selling the technological changes to - like facebook and iPhones - if not to our society?
Our culture has shifted the way it buys products, communicates with itself, and even meets future spouses, to mostly only through the use of technological advancements. That's how I see it, I don't know if that's what Theo is looking at, or if you disagree with it.
So where am I wrong, if you do disagree?
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It would help to get a clear idea of what Crash and CS seem to think absorption means. Crash seems to want to run away from that remark, but not getting a clear answer as to what cultural absorption of technology is, is a big part of my issue. That and the throwing round of absolutes and claiming something is obvious when there has been no explanation or defense of why it is obvious.
Crash seems to not understand that communication is a two way street. He can claim all he wants that he has explained it, but if you and I still are not sure what he means then there is obviously a communication problem and he has not explained it clearly.
Facts don't lie or have an agenda. Facts are just facts
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Well, in ex-cop Roddenberry's case, he used the analogy of a police show. When the officer draws and uses his weapon, he doesn't stop to explain the gun's mechanical mechanisms nor the chemical reactions of the ignited powder nor the physics of the expanding gases accelerating the projectile against the friction of the barrel nor the balistic flight of the bullet once it leaves the muzzle. He just uses it and we see that it works.
In COL O'Neill's case, he'd immediately shush Carter's scientific explanations because science gives him a headache. He also could never understand science fiction.
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It's already been played with in experiments I read about over a decade ago. Using genetic algorithms, researchers "evolved" a design for a balanced amplifier in a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). The design that evolved was both irreducibly complex and unlike anything that any intelligent designer would have designed, in that it made use of the electrical properties of a digital device. Nobody could even begin to understand how it worked, but it did work.
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Say we have been sending out electromagnetic radiation for ~100 years out of 4.5 billion years of Earth's existence.
Considering Arthur C. Clarke's approximate saying, "any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic", the implications of another technological existence out there in space still using something so arcane as to be limited by the speed of light is ludicrous. Ursula LeGuinn has many stories set in 1 ficton where communication is done instantaneously via the Ansible. Surely any sufficiently higher level of technology would have long ago abandoned using electromagnetic waves. It would be like a country today, anxious to communicate with other countries, setting up some watchmen in towers, looking for horses on the horizon - horses of the Pony Express.
In other words, we may have already missed the signal shell, expanding at the speed of light, as it's 100-200 light-year thickness went through the earth's neighborhood millions of years ago already.
However, the Von Neumann machines, being some kind of AGI or even less, could be a different story, since no one would be out there to shut them all off. Perhaps the FTL technology would allow them to do it.
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Not really. To start, FTL is a meaningless concept without extensive qualification. If you are "simply" talking about the ability to move between two space-time points that are not causally connected, then you are talking about space-time manipulation of almost god-like proportions, and the idea that anything with such ability would be concerned with something as trivial as "moving" is bizarre.
And again, this is complete nonsense for the simple reason is that there is no such thing as "instantaneously" in a universe like ours where there is no such thing as "simultaneity"...
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Hi Rahvin,
Most of your post revolves around the idea that I'm arguing against the possibility of AGI. Hmm, sorry that you got the wrong idea from my short post. I can see how you got the idea though, as you made clear, due to its similarity to the Fermi Paradox and its application on this thread. But that reason, your given reason is only one among several for a seeming "paradox." I would say the main reason is that AGIs are not sending anything we can ascribe to them, rather than they do not (or cannot) exist at all. On the contrary I have long held the opinion that some form of AI would be the next stage of human evolution. Some of my musings about it have even landed here on EvC.
I have been able to only read a few posts in total on the thread and so will do that before I look into the details of your previous post 95.
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I feel like I do a pretty good job about taking pictures and documenting the things we do, the places we go and all your milestones as they grow up. This year I thought I would add some words (although, bear with me, I am not a great writer). A little about what we have been doing each month, preserving bits of their personality and childhood through my eyes and memories. Also another option for me to reflect how fast time is gowing and to cry happy tears each time I write to them. Geeze, I love these kids.
I am writing to just you this month. You just had your eighth birthday a couple of weeks ago. I can hardly believe you are eight already! I can vividly remember that cold winters day in Anchorage, Alaska when you were born. It was bright and sunny but chilly. We were so excited for your arrival! You were such a gift! I remember the first days you were home with your dad and I – we had no idea what do with you. But we did the best we would an eventually go the hang of it. You were a good baby.
And now look at you! You have grown into such a little man. I love that your mind is so mature and yearns for knowledge on all these cool things (that I get to learn about now) – rockets, volcanoes, ships… so many "boy" topics. I also think it is pretty cool that most of the time you would rather watch Myth Busters and shows on Discovery Channel about animals or cities etc instead of cartoons or other things.
As mature as the subjects you want to earn about are, you are still a silly, happy, active boy! My heart sings when I hear you and your brother playing pretend games, or you just hanging out being goofy; like the rest of us. You have a wonderful sense of humor! You are also becoming a great little role model for Carter. Carter loves you so much! I am glad to see after our talk about how much he does love you, and how much you impact him, that you seem to have tried to lead with a better example and let him love you and express it as he wants.
You are heading down a great path in your life…I am always happy you let me hold your hand and walk with you on it!
I love you Jack!
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The founders understood there were many threats to liberty.
We tend to look at and cast blame on presidents for the things they do or don't do. Occasionally, we will decide that Congress is inept and not operating according to the Constitution. These are certainly important and have without a doubt been a serious contribution to our national ills. However, I believe there is a larger problem. We all know about it, but do we really understand the danger?
The First Amendment lists five specific liberties: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Paul Harvey frequently spoke of how increased liberty requires increased responsibility. Our Founders well understood this and frequently spoke of how important virtues and morals were to our form of government. Benjamin Franklin was likely the least religious of our founding fathers, yet he once wrote, "Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."
Because we do not have a personal relationship with the politicians and bureaucrats who ultimately control our very lives, we must have a method by which we can be informed. Enter the First Amendment and the assurance of a free press.
"Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government: When this support is taken away, the Constitution of a free society is dissolved," wrote Franklin in The Pennsylvania Gazette. John Adams said, "But none of the means of information are more sacred, or have been cherished with more tenderness and care by the settlers of America, than the press." He continued, "The liberty of the press is essential to the security of the state."
George Washington, Revolutionary War General and first President, said, "If men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences that can invite the consideration of mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the slaughter."
These statements, of course, refer to a government that would be oppressive to a free press. A government that would prevent the press from covering the truth would force the press to publish false or misleading information or otherwise use the press to cover its ill intent and deeds.
But what of a press that is willingly complicit in malfeasance? Is that any less a danger to the republic?
By now, you have likely heard of an exchange between NBC's Chuck Todd and White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway over the weekend. The heated discussion was over the crowd size in attendance at the inauguration. This is a terribly petty thing in my mind considering all the ills plaguing the nation.
"You did not answer the question of why the President asked the White House Press Secretary to come out in front of the podium for the first time and utter a falsehood," Todd stated. "Why did he do that? It undermines the credibility of the entire White House press office on day one."
Now, I certainly have no problem with this question. In fact, why is this question not asked more often?
Let's look at something like the Affordable Healthcare Act or Obamacare, and some of its claims.
Politifact ruled the statements "If you like your plan you can keep your plan. If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor," as "Lie of the year" in 2013. President Obama or his surrogates told this verifiable lie at least 37 times. Did Chuck Todd challenge anyone one this? Ever?
I have found no such attempt made by Todd or any in the MSM. In fact, Todd even told former Gov. Ed Rendell on MSNBC's Morning Joe, that it was not the media's job to correct the White House. "But more importantly, it would be stuff that Republicans have successfully messaged against it," Todd told Rendell. "They don't repeat the other stuff because they haven't even heard the Democratic message. What I always love is people say, 'Well, it's you folks' fault in the media.' No, it's the President of the United States' fault for not selling it."
It would seem that Mr. Todd likes to say it's not his job when it serves his purposes, and bore in for the details when it suits him. When the video surfaced regarding Jonathan Gruber and the deliberate misleading that was used to sell the ACA in 2014, Todd dismissed the failure to cover it because it was a "political story." Of course, in the first ten days after the revelation of the video the NBC Nightly News did not cover the story one time and the "big three" networks gave the story scant coverage – six stories totaling about nine and a half minutes.
I'll admit, it is hard to cover stories without adding my personal take on the issue. That's why I am an opinion writer. It is imperative, however, for those who claim to be true news people to be fair and balanced. Benjamin Franklin was himself a publisher. Franklin stated, "Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government: When this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins. Republics and limited monarchies derive their strength and vigor from a popular examination into the action of the magistrates."
A popular examination… If the press avoids stories it does not like, twists the story to change the perception of the story or picks stories that tell a desired narrative, we do not have a free press. We have a tyrannical press. The idea of a free press is to avoid the appearance of or an actual relationship between the press and government of politicians.
Today we have a nearly infinite number of places to find our news. This, of course, is good news/bad news. While we have lots of choices, it is incumbent on the consumer to verify the product. I have yet to find a place that I can count on 100%, but a few are close. Take the time to vet your news sites. Satire is fine, just recognize it is satire and not real news. Look for consistency. Do they put truth above the story subject? Do they call out people and issues on both sides of the aisle?
Just as justice should be blind, so should be our media.
Since we are a capitalist society (almost), media has to have a revenue stream to survive. Revenue is based on readership, whether online or over the air. I do not like boycotts, in the sense a group gets together to and demands their members avoid purchasing from a company. And understand this, when you watch or click on a site, you are buying the product (news) they are selling. If you want the MSM and others to clean up their act, report the truth and hold ALL politicians accountable, do not give your business to any who do not do that.
Face it- media has done more to undermine and destroy the republic than any foreign enemy. Any veteran, active duty military, elected official (and indeed every citizen should have) sworn to, "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic…" If the media is undermining the Constitution and our liberties, how can we support them?
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'Flowers Make a Rainbow'. I used my Sizzix flower diecut and 2 shades of each color to make my newest flower set. You can't tell it but there are two shades of yellow on the yellow flowers. Anyway, you can do the rhyme and put up the flowers then talk about the colors and the concept of 'more than'. If you have a fairly small group you can hand out the flowers and let the kiddos bring up the color as you say the rhyme. This is a more tactile way to get the concept of 'more' as they help make the rows of colors. There are lots of ways to use these flowers! There's always so much Fun with Friends at Storytime in the spring!!
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300 Followers!
I have reached 300 followers - can't believe it. I welcome all newcomers and will enjoy catching up with what your are doing. I hope you will find something of interest here from time to time and I love hearing your comments too.
A bientot!
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Congratulations on your 300 Followers!!! I don't wonder, your blog is fantastic and the posts are always interesting.ReplyDelete
Why thank you Catherine, coming from a person of such skill and talent I am really chuffed. Mini hugs.ReplyDelete
Congratulations Margaret!!! It is apleasur eto visit yor blog ;)ReplyDelete
Felicidades!!300 son muchisimos pero no me extraña pues tienes un bonito blog.ReplyDelete
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felicidades realmente se los mereceReplyDelete
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Margaret, congratulations!!!ReplyDelete
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Congratulations on 300 Followers, that is GREAT!!ReplyDelete
-Kim :)
Congratulations! Thank you for the comment at my blog, this is how I found yours and I need to tell you I just LOOVE your style, everything is so beautiful!!ReplyDelete
Love those little mirrors and the wreath is great both big and little. Those little cones are neat I have made them for snow flakes. But havent made the mini version yet.ReplyDelete
Congratulations and Happy holidays!CMReplyDelete
I've only just discovered your blog and am looking forward to catching up on past posts.ReplyDelete
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Merry Christmas dear Margaret for you and your family.ReplyDelete
I wish you a new year full of health and good times.
In Spain we do not celebrate too much Santa Claus (although globalization is so strong in kids) but tomorrow we have Christmas lunch with all the family and on Sunday because we celebrate too the 26th. I will wait for the 6th January when the 3 wise men will leave us some presents (The Spanish Tradition):)
Congrets on your 300 followers,now 318.ReplyDelete
You have always so much good ideas!
Thank you for all your comments, it is nice to hear how Christmas is celebrated elsewhere too Eva, hope everyone is having a great start to the year.ReplyDelete