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One of the most widely consumed cereals in the world is rice. The great thing about rice is that it grows in most parts of the world and this makes it very popular around the world. Technically, rice falls under the grass family and this is why it is possible to have varieties of wild rice in some places. Rice has two basic forms. These are the brown rice and the white rice. Brown rice is rice is its unpolished state.
White rice is the processed and polished form of the cereal and it is the more popular type of rice. This is probably because most people find white rice more palatable than brown rice. The thing is that both white and brown rice have great nutritional benefits and there is not much difference between the white and the brown varieties of rice. How many calories does rice contain? Here is the calorie content of both brown and white rice: One cup of brown rice contains 218 calories while the same cup of white rice contains 242 calories.
Detailed nutritional benefits of rice:
Carbohydrates: Most of the calories in rice come from carbohydrates but the good thing is that this is a very safe form of carbohydrate. Brown rice contains about 46 grams of carbohydrates while the same cup of white rice contains 53 grams. Protein: Generally rice contains very small quantities of protein and both brown and white rice have just about 4.5 grams of protein.
Fat: A cup of white rice contains just 0.4 grams of fat. A cup of brown rice contains 1.6 grams of fat.
Vitamins: Generally, rice contains very high quantities of vitamin B. Specifically; rice contains thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate and this applies to both white and brown rice.
Minerals: Rice contains very high quantities of certain minerals and these include manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, iron and selenium.
Other Benefits of rice: A lot of people may underestimate rice this wonderful cereal but the truth is that rice is great for you and it is truly a very safe source of energy. Among other benefits, rice provides fuel for the body and it aids in normal functioning of the brain. Rice is low in sodium so it is great for people who have high blood pressure. It is also cholesterol-free and contains very low fat so this makes it very safe for most people.
Other great benefits of rice include the fact that it has protective qualities too. Whole grain rice is rich in fiber and this helps to protect people from certain forms of cancer. Again, brown rice contains very high levels of neurotransmitter nutrients. These nutrients prevent Alzheimer's disease and help to slow down macular degeneration. Rice also contains starch and this aids bowel movement and encourages the growth of useful bacteria. Finally, rice bran oil has antioxidant properties. This oil promotes cardiovascular strength and fights cholesterol in the body.
As stated already, rice is a great cereal. It is nourishing and it is safe. More to the point, it has great protective qualities and this is why it is so popular around the world.


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The three or so days I spent working on this is the reason why I continue through the hard slog of the actor's life. I've never worked with such a professional group of students. We had so much fun as a cast and I had so much fun shooting guns at invisible portals and running like a mad woman. The other night, I went along to the after party of Timeviewer, it was held at a retro games room with literally all the old games that you'd find at the local arcade. It was like going back in time. I know realise that the two player shooting games were made incredibly impossible and hard on purpose for you to spend more money and I STILL cannot play on the dance mat machine. That thing totally confuses both my brain and legs.
Unfortunately I didn't get to see the screening there but hopefully by tomorrow evening you'll see the trailer below, so keep refreshing and watching for updates.
I wish all the cast and crew who took part the best of luck with their future careers and may we meet again to work together in the future. Perhaps next time, we can shoot the entire thing!
Natalie-Ann x
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I woke up this morning with a sore throat and somehow, I gained a fever overnight. Not a good situation and I ended up taking the day off work which hadn't happened in forever! It became apparent to me that the past couple of weeks were taxing on my body – I had some big changes at work, spreading myself too thin, and so on. You know, normal everyday stuff, right?
I've also noticed some seasonal allergies have surfaced which is likely in direct relation to my adrenal (burnout) issues. Here's something that you need to know when it comes to allergies and for those ladies that suffer with the same issues.
Most allergies involve the release of histamine and other pro-inflammatory substances (substances that produce inflammation). Cortisol, one of the primary hormones produced by the adrenal glands, is a strong anti-inflammatory and it helps to relieve inflammation.
The amount of cortisol circulating in the blood is a key in controlling the level of inflammatory reactions in the body. So, when the adrenals are fatigued (which mine are coupled with low-cortisol), it is more difficult to produce the additional amounts of cortisol necessary to adequately counteract the inflammatory allergic reactions.
Vicious cycle!
As a result of this, if you're in the same boat, you should continue to manage your stress through yoga and meditation. And, you should especially pay attention to two things:
One, amp up the probiotics and probiotic foods such as sauerkraut, which I love! This helps to add more friendly bacteria into the intestinal system. This also helps to support the immune system which is critical to protect the body from allergens.
Then, amp up the vitamin C through supplementing and some moderate fruit. As I normally don't eat much fruit due to the sugar content, I do eat moderate amounts of blueberries and raspberries and I encourage you to do the same. They are loaded with antioxidants which also help to support the immune system.
Hence, this bevie which is perfect for summer! And, just so you know, I have two more amazing summer drinks that are not only tasty as F***, but totally good for you! Check them out!
This recipe includes chia seeds which are incredibly high in fibre, and they are also full of omega 3 fatty acids which makes them incredible little nuggets!
I've also sweetened this will a little bit of honey simply because local honey is amazing for the immune system as well. However, if you can simply omit and leave it to the raspberries to provide the natural sweetness.
Raspberry & Lime Chia Fresca
4 cups filtered water
1 cup of raspberries, frozen or fresh
2 limes
3 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp honey
Put everything in a blender EXCEPT chia seeds and blend for about 30 seconds.
Strain the mixture through a fine messed strainer.
Then add the chia seeds and blend at a very low speed, just to incorporate the chia seeds to ensure that there are no clumps.
Place in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes for the chia seeds to properly soak and plump up!
Drink away! You could also add a big of sparkling water to make it all fancy!


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Has it really been three years since Brazil?! I'm trying not to think about it, because it means only one year from WC2018 and that is just too much. Too much. But before that, there's the Confederations Cup to get through. Time for Russia and its football fans to show us all how welcoming and accepting they are, despite the negative press. Continue reading
Happy Father's Day!19 Mar
It's Father's Day in Europe and here's how a few of the ballers acknowledged it. First up, The Baby and his baby (we still don't know his name).
New Year & Holiday Fun1 Jan
Hope everyone had a lovely New Year's Eve and have been enjoying the day today. As promised, a bumper crop of what various 'ballers have been doing on their holidays. There have been engagements, baby announcements, singing in the mirror while dressed in a towel (Cristiano), blue gradient shoes (Sergio), celebrating on a camel (Mateo & Lukita) and a rather ungracious joke about a rival (Toni Kroos, being a bit rude, IMHO). Let's dig in! (It's long so be prepared!) Continue reading
More Halloween Fun & A Birthday31 Oct
More Halloween pictures! First up, Remy Cabella looking very scary! Continue reading
Welcome To The World Lucas Casillas Carbonero!3 Jun
Congrats to Iker and Sara on their second son Lucas who was born yesterday. Can't wait to see him with big brother Martin!
– Lozil
The Daily Drool: José Sá28 Apr
Under that hipster/mountain man beard, José is a cutie. He's currently a goalkeeper for Porto alongside Iker. He has represented Portugal at the U20, U21 and U23 levels.
Wednesday Training & International Reunions23 Mar
A quick post as my life seems to revolve around packing boxes and bubble wrap these days. Continue reading


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National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art: a review
Laura Sexton spent a day in Newmarket, discovering the history of horseracing, taking a look behind the scenes, and finding out why groups should visit.
Newmarket is a centre for horseracing, with a wealth of history and attractions dedicated to the sport including Charles II's very own sporting palace and stables.
Discover Newmarket offers tours that cover various attractions across Newmarket including The National Stud, Tattersalls, Palace House, and The Jockey Club Rooms, to name a few.
Having never been a huge fan of horseracing I was curious when I was given the chance to visit The National Stud and the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art in Newmarket. This recently opened and includes a combination of three charity run attractions: the National Horseracing Museum, Palace House run by the British Sporting Art Trust and the arena run by the Retraining of Racehorses charity.
On a chilly morning in February, I set out on a mission of sussing out what Discover Newmarket and the aforementioned venues could offer groups.
My visit started at The National Stud café, the Wavertree's Coffee & Gift Shop, where teas, coffees, and pastries were served – not a bad way to start a day. We were picked up by a shuttle bus which took us on a short driving tour around the paddocks, pointing out various hot spots such as the graves of equine race winners.
Pictured: Horses at The National Stud
The Discover Newmarket team explained that bespoke tours can easily be arranged for groups who want to get something particular out of a visit, be it visiting the horse paddocks, or viewing the art galleries.
The first stop on the tour took us to look at the breeding stables, where our guide explained to us the method in which they breed horses and discussed the process in which people pay to breed their mares with a stallion, in the hopes of creating a future winning horse.
I was then lucky enough to see some foals in the fields with their mothers, and I was even luckier that they came cantering up to the fences for a stroke. We were told by our guide that foals are born out of proportion, with legs that are too long and almost full size. They therefore can't reach the ground properly to eat so they can be seen in almost split like stances as they attempt to reach the grass.
Our next stop took us on an exclusive visit to Ed Dunlop's Farm to take a look behind the scenes of the sport. The farm houses around 90 horses, a lot of which could be seen poking their heads out from their stables. The most incredible part was watching and learning about their training methods which involved a steam room used to clear the horses' nasal tubes, and a water treadmill.
The latter I was able to see in action. The treadmill has glass sides and fills with water so that the horse builds its muscles up by the resistance of having to wade through water. It also acts a kind of therapy as the water soothes the horse's legs.
Next on the agenda was a visit to Palace House, Charles II's sporting palace, and a segment of the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art. Palace House takes a look at other sports where horses are involved besides racing, such as polo, hunting and dressage.
Here we saw galleries of artwork. It was interesting to see the change in style. Considering I am not a fine art devotee, the museum's relaxed atmosphere and quaint rooms meant I didn't feel as though I was being bombarded with art or information.
When looking around I discovered that in older paintings, horses are seen with all four legs outstretched when running. This, I learnt, was because no one had properly studied the anatomy of horses when these were painted and didn't notice the true movements of their legs when running. After this was studied, paintings and drawings started to look much more realistic.
We later watched a virtual Claire Balding take us through some of the greatest races and jockeys of all time, before viewing the trophy cabinet.
Pictured: National Horseracing Museum
For those feeling adventurous, the National Heritage Centre also has a horse simulator, where visitors can get to see what it's like to ride a horse in a race. I have to admit I was not feeling so adventurous but for groups feeling competitive or fancying a bit of fun, the chance to have a go shouldn't be missed.
We later went to The Tack Room café, where soups, sandwiches, and scones were on the menu. I tucked into some cheese and onion sandwiches and slurped on some mushroom soup, and enjoyed a pot of tea, all rather welcoming considering it was freezing outside.
The café is relatively small but has plenty of seating available, and is a great place to retreat to after your visit or during for a quick lunch break.
After an educational and entertaining day, I was pleased to have delved into an area of sport that I had not previously had much interest in. Having learnt a lot, I was able to head home with a better understanding of the sport and a greater appreciation for everyone involved.
Tours for Groups
Whether your group are horseracing fans or not, Discover Newmarket can offer a great day out for groups of all ages.
Groups can book set tours which include The History and Heritage Tour, the Short Head Tour and The Country Mile Tour which have set itineraries, as well as The Munnings Tour which visits the Munnings Museum nearby.
Bespoke tours can easily be arranged by the Discover Newmarket team.
The National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art is fully accessible with wheelchair access.
Group rates include a ten per cent discount on tickets for groups of 15 or more.
For more information visit www.discovernewmarket.co.uk/pages/tour/.


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It's a familiar situation to many of us. You've just graduated from University and it's time to find a job. However, these days it's not so simple as firing off a CV or two to a recruitment consultant. The reality is that thousands of new graduates are queuing up for the same openings. And the majority are prepared to work for free to try and gain valuable experience, the kind which they hope will lead to a full time job of their dreams.
When an intern starts out at a workplace, they're generally looking to learn useful skills, gain real experience of the job (and not just making tea), and find a path that they wish to take in their future career. They'd also like a bit of respect, and some form of payment would be good too. Sadly, these things aren't always forthcoming.
I was shocked to read about the terrible experiences of several interns in this eye-opening piece by Tanya de Grunwald. All too often, these interns were full of enthusiasm and excitement when they entered the workplace, only for this to be 'beaten out' of them by unreasonable employers and staff, horrendous hours and working conditions and a lack of fulfilment and basic decency from all sides.
In the article, we read about how one individual spent months fetching dry cleaning as an intern at an advertising agency, only to discover that they were no longer required when they saw interviews being held... for their position. There are also tales of interns helping out with the boss's daughter's dissertation, working from 9am-2am, having lunch breaks described as "poor form", and being criticised in front of the team, behind their back. In all these cases - and plenty more - the intern was barely paid a penny, often there was no salary whatsoever.
This situation is clearly unacceptable. And the irony is if the intern had been properly treated and given meaningful work to do, they could actually have been an asset to the employer rather than a nuisance. By getting interns in, you've usually got a bright, young talent on your hands; an individual who's willing to work hard to impress. By not tapping into this talent, you have to consider that a waste.
It's just not right to treat people like this, and I feel strongly that they should always be paid. At World First, we always pay our interns, and we plan their stay with us so they get a genuine feel for the company. Some like it so much, and we like them so much, that we've since offered them full time jobs. A fact that I'm enormously proud of.
Our interns are given full inductions and given tasks that will help them decide whether an industry like ours is for them. They're made to feel part of the team, and get to enjoy the perks of working here.
Yes, they take their turn to make the tea, but they never get sent to pick up anybody's dry cleaning or told that taking a lunch break is "poor form"!
I believe unpaid internships should be banned altogether. By not paying their interns, it's all too easy for employers to not try and get the best out of them, instead leaving them to drift without support, guidance and stimulating work to get on with. Or the opposite could be true - where the intern is worked really hard without any remuneration. This is to take advantage of an individual - an unethical practice - and it needs to stop.
But it's not just up to the employer to give interns a fair deal. When looking for an internship - or a job - it's up to recent graduates and other young jobseekers to think more proactively. A competitive jobs market means that the tried and tested methods cannot be relied upon to succeed.
By being bold and going straight to MDs or CEOs, and demonstrating their enthusiasm, willingness to learn and great personality, they'll be giving themselves a real chance of getting work, rather than relying on more traditional means - applying to graduate programmes at FTSE100 companies, looking for work at graduate fairs or via recruitment agencies.
Candidates should be doing things like going through the Fast Track list of the fastest growing companies in the country. Contact the right people directly with a glowing CV and sparkling covering letter and you might be surprised by the response. We are always looking for new talent and I'm sure we're not alone.
The talent is out there - it's up to employers to put it to good use, and put a stop to the unpaid interns scandal.


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Thaden School Begins Renovation of Historic House
The childhood home of Louise McPhetridge Thaden (1905-1979), a Bentonville native and one of the greatest aviators of her time, will soon be moved to the campus of the school named in her honor. Built in the mid-1890s, the house will undergo extensive on-site renovations and will include spaces for public gatherings and classes as well as an archive and gallery for historic documents and memorabilia. The school will also renovate the original summer kitchen, a free-standing structure that will sit next to the house.
Last winter the Thaden house was moved in large sections from its original location on West Central Avenue and stored for safe keeping while the school developed a plan for integrating it into the campus design. During this first phase of the renovation, large sections of the house will be reassembled and situated on new footings near the corner of Eighth and SE C Streets. The school's design and construction team will then assess the structural needs of the house on site and refine the restoration plan accordingly. The project is expected to take several months to complete.
"We are delighted to give these historic structures a new home on our campus, which also served as the site of Bentonville High School in the 1920s when Louise Thaden was a student there," said Clayton Marsh, Founding Head of School. "Thaden House will anchor our school in its history and support our vision of the campus as place for community engagement."
Last year, with support from the Walton Family Foundation's Design Excellence Program, the school commissioned a nationally renowned team of architects to design its 30-acre campus in downtown Bentonville. The campus will consist of several buildings, structures, and landscape features that create a diverse and innovative learning environment. Construction of the main campus is now underway, and the first two buildings are scheduled for completion in early 2019. The school opened this fall in temporary classrooms and offices that will be decommissioned as permanent buildings become available.
About Thaden School
Thaden School is an independent school located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The school's mission is to provide a balanced and challenging education that ignites in its students a passion for discovery and learning; prepares them to succeed in college; and inspires them to lead lives of integrity, purpose, and responsible global citizenship. With an average class size of 15 students, Thaden will offer a highly integrated curriculum; programs for civic engagement; creative and performing arts; athletics; and an innovative and sustainable campus with indoor and outdoor teaching spaces. The school's indexed tuition program makes the cost of a Thaden education affordable for all families in Northwest Arkansas. The school is named in honor of Iris Louise McPhetridge Thaden (1905-1979), a Bentonville native and one of the greatest aviators of her time. For more information about Thaden, please visit thadenschool.org.
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In this humorous French crime drama, Cave (Claude Brasseur) is a small-time hood, doing jail time for his deeds. While there, he makes friends with a much bigger criminal, and promises to help him out when they leave prison. The big-time hood is killed soon after his release from prison, but by that time Cave has learned enough to blackmail his accomplices, who are all important men in their town. He also manages to win the affection of the...more
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How we Met
"Natalie and I met at my stepsister's wedding in May of 2014. I live in Denver, Natalie in Indianapolis (where the wedding was held), and I had never been to Indiana prior to then, but boy was I happy to be there upon walking into the rehearsal dinner and seeing the most beautiful woman in the world. Natalie and I hit it off immediately and a month later I was back visiting her.
From there, we visited each other as much as we could,sometimes flying to one another's hometowns, other times flying to vacation/adventure destinations: an all-inclusive resort in Mexico (where we first said we loved each other on the beach); watching the ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve; taking a 2,000 mile road trip and spending Valentine's Day in Las Vegas, and most recently spending a week camping and hiking throughout Iceland. I knew Natalie was the one for me throughout our entire relationship and wanted to express this by purchasing an engagement ring through Williams Jewelers in Cherry Creek. I generally knew what type of ring Natalie would like to have and found the best one working with the store staff.
I took the ring to Iceland and since we are adventurous individuals, I thought it'd be great to propose to her after hiking to the top of the recently active Eyjafjallajökull volcano. The hike was much more physically demanding than I had originally anticipated, yet it was very much well worth getting to the top after five hours! Once there, I gave the guide and two other hikers cameras, held Natalie's hand, dropped to one knee and asked her to marry me. I developed quite a painful cramp in my left thigh on the hike up, so Natalie probably thought twice about saying yes to this old man bending down on one knee very slowly (kidding), but fortunately she did said yes to my asking for her hand in marriage.
She moves out to Denver this September, our wedding is planned for September of 2016 and we both couldn't be happier!"


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Partners Value Investments Announces Capital Reorganization
TORONTO, April 25, 2016
– Partners Value Investments Inc. (the "Company") (PVF: TSX-V) today announced a proposed capital reorganization by way of a plan of arrangement under Ontario law. The reorganization will result in shareholders of the Company owning a limited partnership interest in a new Ontario limited partnership, Partners Value Investments LP ("PVLP") and the Company will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of PVLP.
Under the reorganization, all of the issued and outstanding common shares ("Common Shares") and non-voting shares ("Non-Voting Shares" and together with the Common Shares, the "Shares") of the Company will be exchanged for one equity limited partnership unit of PVLP ("Equity LP Units") and 0.2719 Class A Preferred LP Units, Series 1 of PVLP ("Series 1 Preferred LP Units").
Shareholders will also receive in the arrangement one purchase warrant for each Share held. The purchase warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one (1) exchangeable share issued by the Company for every five (5) warrants held by such holder for a period of 10 years at a price of 125% of the volume weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-V") calculated using the 30 trading days preceding the effective date of the reorganization on which at least one trade of one board lot occurred on the TSX-V, and adjusted to take into account the issuance of the Series 1 Preferred LP Units. The exchangeable shares will be exchangeable for Equity LP Units of PVLP at the option of the holder.
Reorganization Highlights
The reorganization comprises the following three key elements:
Conversion of the Company into a limited partnership structure, with the Equity LP Units, Series 1 Preferred LP Units, and Warrants to be listed on the TSX-V;
Distribution of US$500 million of Series 1 Preferred LP Units to existing shareholders:
These Series 1 Preferred LP Units will have a US$25 face value per unit and will pay an annual distribution of US$1.125 per unit, equivalent to a 4.5% annual coupon;
The Series 1 Preferred LP Units will be exchangeable for Equity LP Units in connection with or following a rights offering or, with the consent of the independent directors, a public offering by PVLP, and can also be used to satisfy the exercise price of the Warrants; and
Distribution of Warrants to existing shareholders, which will allow them to acquire additional Equity LP Units.
Rationale for the Reorganization
The benefits to shareholders of the proposed reorganization include:
The potential for shareholders to receive a cash return on their investment through the quarterly distribution that is expected to be paid on the Series 1 Preferred LP Units. The anticipated annual distribution, which is expected to be approximately US$22.5 million per year, is the equivalent of US$0.31 for each existing Common Share;
If an existing shareholder sells their Series 1 Preferred LP Units at par to acquire additional Equity LP Units following the reorganization, an investment in one Common Share today would provide an effective investment in 1.59 shares of Brookfield Asset Management post-reorganization, up from 1.17 previously;
The issuance of Warrants by the Company will enable Warrantholders to acquire an additional equity investment in PVLP in the future, providing further participation in increases in value of the Company. In addition, the Company will potentially receive a premium to the current market price when these warrants are ultimately exercised by their holders within 10 years' time, providing additional capital resources; and
The conversion to a limited partnership will enable the Company to optimize its tax affairs and allow distributions to be made to investors without incurring multiple layers of tax.
Special Committee Process
The Company's Board of Directors formed a special committee of directors (the "Special Committee"), each of whom is independent of the Company and its management as well as PVLP, the General Partner of PVLP (the "General Partner") and its affiliates, to consider the proposed reorganization. After careful consideration, including consultation with its independent legal and financial advisors, the Special Committee concluded that the proposed reorganization is fair to shareholders (excluding shareholders who are also shareholders of the General Partner) and is in the best interests of the Company. The Special Committee unanimously recommended that the Board approve the proposed reorganization and that shareholders of the Company vote their Shares in favour of the proposed reorganization.
The Special Committee retained independent financial and legal advisors to assist it in its consideration of the proposed reorganization. BDO Canada LLP provided an opinion to the Special Committee that, subject to the analysis, scope of review, assumptions and limitations, and other matters set out therein, in the opinion of BDO Canada the proposed reorganization is fair, from a financial point of view, to shareholders of the Company (other than shareholders that are also shareholders of the General Partner).
Other Reorganization Details
The common shares of PVLP's General Partner will be owned by Partners Limited, who currently owns approximately 49% of the Shares of the Company, and six other individuals who are each, directly or indirectly, shareholders of PVI with a meaningful economic interest in the Company, including George Myhal, the CEO. Upon completion of the proposed reorganization, the initial board of directors of the General Partner will be the same as the current board of directors of the Company.
The implementation of the proposed reorganization is subject to the approval of at least two-thirds of the votes cast by holders of Common Shares and Non-Voting Shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting, each voting separately as a class, and a majority of the votes cast by minority holders of Common Shares who are present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote. Completion of the reorganization is also subject to the approval of the plan of arrangement by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the TSX-V.
Shareholders will have an opportunity to vote on the reorganization at the previously announced annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on May 26, 2016. Subject to the satisfaction of all closing conditions, the reorganization is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2016.
For further details concerning, among other things, the review and approval process carried out by the Special Committee, the reasons for the Special Committee's recommendation and a copy of the fairness opinion prepared by BDO Canada LLP, please consult the management information circular to be prepared and mailed to shareholders of the Company in advance of the annual and special meeting.
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the limited partnership units of PVLP, warrants of the Company or any other securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities to be offered by PVLP have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act.
For additional information, please contact:
David Clare
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Forward Looking Statements
Note: This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or include words such as "expects", "anticipates", "plans", "believes", "estimates", "intends", "targets", "projects", "forecasts", "seeks", "likely" or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "may", "will", "should", "would" and "could". Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the timing of completion of the proposed reorganization, the benefits to be received by shareholders, the receipt of the required regulatory approvals. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of presenting information about current expectations and plans of management of the Company relating to the future, and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. Although management believes that these forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, the reader should not place undue reliance on them or other forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause the actual results to differ materially from the anticipated future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forward in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the proposed reorganization successfully occurring, which cannot be assured, the impact of it on the Company's business and prospects and other risk factors and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's documents filed with the securities regulators in Canada.
The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on the Company's forward-looking statements and information, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements and information, whether written or oral, that may be as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, any further disclosures made on related subjects in subsequent reports should be consulted.
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I'm just loving this technique that I had heard about from Michelle when I went to Leadership, having watched a couple of you tube video's I thought I would give the "dry" version a try.... I was really pleased with the results. I demonstrated this at my Spring Craft Day last week and the ladies loved it.
When I caught up with Michelle last week she still had got around to trying out the technique so I gave her a quick demo ......at the same time we happened to be Skyping with Pam in the States...... who also decided play along as well.
It was great fun, haven't skype crafted before but it was great fun!! must do it some more.
Right must dash as I need to pack my bags for tonight's card class.
Happy' Stampin'


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Blue Highways: Poplar, Montana
Unfolding the Map
Come on, Littourati. Put on your fat pants and let's talk about junk food on car trips as William Least Heat-Moon steps int the store to buy his road food. You know about junk food on car trips! The food that after you eat it, you have to drive with the top button undone because you feel so bloated, and you have to bite your hand because the sugar rush has become a sugar crash and you need to make it to a motel before you fall asleep? I'm pretty sure you've had that experience sometime in your life. To see where we're getting our calories on, drag yourself to the map!
Book Quote
"In Poplar, Montana, where Sitting Bull surrendered six years after the Battle of the Little Big Horn, I stopped for groceries. Having resisted a chewing hunger for five days - before meals, after meals, in moments of half-sleep - I gave in to it...and bought a pound of raisins, a pound of peanuts, a pound of chocolate nibs and mixed them together. By the time I got to North Dakota, the bag was empty, the hunger gone."
Blue Highways: Part 7, Chapter 7
Poplar, Montana
A Coke (or Coke Vanilla), some Pringles, maybe a package of Spree or SweetTarts, or maybe some Twizzlers. That's usually my road food.
There's nothing like driving long distances to promote the eating of absolute garbage. Why is that? I have a theory. First, you have to be able to get stuff that you can easily eat. If you are planning to eat and drink while driving, then it has to be things with an easy-to-open package and that are easy to get out of the package while steering. Mostly, those things come in easy to remove wrappers or bags that one can fit a hand into.
Though now that I think about it, Pringles are terrible for that. It's a long, deep canister that you can only reach into about halfway unless you have a small hand and wrist. About halfway through, you are relegated to turning the can sideways to try to get some of the chips to slide toward the opening, or you need to turn up the can over your mouth almost as if you are drinking the chips. That hasn't stopped me from buying them, however.
Another food group that is relatively easy to eat is the fast food burger. You pull into a drive-thru, order the food which comes in a handy paper bag, with a drink and a straw on the side, and you're good to go. Especially if it's relatively dry hamburger. Some places now serve juicy hamburgers with some type of sauce on them, and you are just asking for mustard and grease on your lap. But a McDonald's hamburger is usually dry enough that you can get through it while steering without any major mishaps.
Second, and this might be a stretch, but I think that the interstate system tailored us to expect easy-to-eat fast and junk food convenience. Before the interstates, driving was a leisure activity in itself. There were no drive-thru's and off-ramp convenience stores. The roads went through the center of towns and cities, and getting a meal meant stopping, getting out of the car and sitting down in a diner or a cafe. Sure, you could purchase a soda or a candy bar for the road, but that meant going to the drug store or the small mom and pop place. Once the interstates came into being, the main highways bypassed the downtowns. Gas stations moved out next to the on- and off-ramps and then began to put in convenience stores. Fast food places, catering to people on the go, moved out nearer to the interstate exits as well. Suddenly, it became an inconvenience to drive into a town and get a meal at a restaurant.
LHM's quote comes really as the fast-food phenomenon is starting to take off in the early 1980s. He mentions Sitting Bull, whose tribe's version of road food was probably some smoked meat in a small sack underneath the saddle blanket that had to be smoked carefully over a long period of time, after the animal was hunted, brought down, and dressed. Now, if Sitting Bull were alive today, he could get 50 different kinds of jerky made from who knows what - perhaps an animal killed in a slaughterhouse - and run through some sort of industrial jerky-making process. LHM seems to make something reasonably healthy for his hunger out of raisins, peanuts and chocolate bits to serve as road food. I wonder if he were undertaking this trip in 2012 if he would eat similarly, or if he would succumb like the rest of us to the siren call of the convenience store, the beckonings of the candy, the processed food, and the colored corn syrups?
We have become all about getting places as quickly as possible. Driving is not necessarily leisure. It's the thing we have to do to get places, whether we are searching for leisure or not. Therefore, I believe that driving has become a chore for most people that they accept and do because they have to. Because of the compulsion to get places faster, we don't treat ourselves by stopping into a town and getting a meal at a local diner and take time to soak up the ambience, instead we treat ourselves to fast and junk food on the road.
Upwards of twenty-seven years ago, some friends and I tried something different. We had noticed that when we went on trips together, we always ate junk food. On an eight hour trip to northern Michigan, we decided to try eating good food on the road. We bought trail mix, fruit, and nuts. We drank juices instead of sodas. And we arrived at our destination fresh. We didn't feel bloated. We didn't feel oversugared. We didn't feel tired. We were really awake and alive.
It didn't feel right...
We had become so used to getting out of the car trashed from abusing ourselves with candy and chips, sodas, burgers, fries, milkshakes and such that it actually felt as if something were wrong to be so fresh after such a long trip. On the way back home, we reverted to our old ways. I don't know if it says something about how Americans have become addicted to garbage food, or if it says something about us as twenty-somethings who usually don't care what they eat, or both. I still haven't learned my lesson, though. I eat better and pay more attention to what I eat when I'm home, but when I'm on the road, give me my car and a Coke (and Spree and Twizzlers and a burger and some Pringles) to steer her by.
Musical Interlude
Don't hate me, Littourati. I found this song, the Fast Food Song, by some group called the Fast Food Rockers. It's wretched, it's horrid, but it fits. Sorry.
If you want to know more about Poplar
Fort Peck Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs
Fort Peck Community College
Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes
Poplar Chamber of Commerce
Wikipedia: Poplar
Next up: Culbertson, Montana


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Irrigation System Components
|Water Supply: The water supply for an automated irrigation system can vary and may come from a lake, pond or a local water company. Water Flow Productions helps determine which water source the most efficient for any given situation.
|Spray Heads or Bubblers: Spray heads are used in planting beds and in small lawn areas. They provide a spray or mist over the turf or plants. Spray heads (sometimes called mist heads) are placed 5 to 15 feet apart in a square or triangular pattern.
Spray head sprinklers are actually composed of two parts: a pop-up head and a nozzle. Pop-up heads come in various heights ranging from 4 inches (good for lawn and ground cover areas) to 12 inches (ideal for taller shrubbery and plantings). The nozzle part of the sprinkler allows for various patterns and different spray distances. Water Flow Productions uses "matched precipitation rate" nozzles which ensure a uniform amount of water will be applied over a given area. Pop-ups will pop up to spray and retract when not in use.
Bubbler nozzles can be fitted on pop-up sprinkler heads and are used in tight areas and near roses allowing the water to run out the head slowly without spraying.
Rotary or impact sprinklers: Used in large open lawn and planting beds. Rotor type heads provide a single stream or multiple streams of water covering a distance from 20' to 65'. Rotor sprinklers cover a larger area than mist heads but apply water slowly reducing runoff. Modern heads can be adjusted from full circle to part circle and allow the use of different nozzles for pattern and distance adjustments.
Rotor heads are also offered in different pop-up heights and will retract when the water is off. Water Flow Productions installs all heads on a swing-pipe design which allows the heads to be run over by lawn mowers or tractors without breaking off.
The impact head is an older type head but is still used in many landscapes and garden designs today. Although these heads are available in a pop-up model for lawns, they are often used on stand pipes for very large planting areas. Pop-up impact heads need to be maintained to keep grass and straw from stopping the rocker arm that rotates the head around.
|Control Valves: These valves are controlled by the irrigation controller. They receive signals to open and close from a low voltage wire buried from the controller to the valve. Each valve controls a group of sprinklers sometimes referred to as a zone or a section. The number of valves in a landscape is determined by water availability, plant material, and site demands. Water Flow Productions uses only electric control valves equipped with a flow control feature to allow fine adjustments in the amount of water reaching the heads. If the water pressure is too great, the water spray will mist or fog and be blown away from the area. Electric valves are located in an in-ground valve box which allows easy servicing of the valve and adjustment of the flow control as necessary.
|Controllers: Irrigation controllers (timers) are the brains of an irrigation system. They control the valves that control the heads. Controllers store the program or water schedule. They are available as an electronic model or an electromechanical variety. The electronic or solid state controller offers more features such as time, date and specific watering programs which can be adjusted to meet individual landscaping needs. These controllers can turn on a pump station or wired to turn off depending on recent rainfall.
Water Flow Productions can assist with various types of controllers ranging from electromechanical models with buttons and displays to units with knobs and gears.
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Questions to ask about wind farms
The proposed wind factory in the Carlock area has provoked heated debates.
As someone opposed to this project, I have been called vicious and labeled an "obstructionist."
Harsh words and raw emotions have been expressed by both sides. However, whether you are pro wind, are a participating landowner, live in the proposed area or not, there are questions we all should ask:
Is approving a second wind plant before the first one has produced electricity or paid a tax bill sound comprehensive planning and management for McLean County?
Is there not value in preserving our natural landscapes?
Is there not value in preserving our rich farmland?
Should we accept wind plants without question whenever and wherever the wind companies dictate in the name of green electricity?
Should communities that are divided or against a wind plant be forced to accept one?
Does a small town or rural citizen have less of a voice than an urban citizen? Does a small residential tract owner have less of a voice than a large-farm owner? Do those whose families have lived here for generations have more of a voice than newcomers?
Accepting wind factories blindly is dangerous.
Allowing wind companies free range because of the "We-have-to-do-something!" attitude, is like throwing spaghetti against the refrigerator, hoping it sticks and worrying about the mess later.
Ignoring and minimizing genuine concerns of the affected residents and neighbors is dangerous, too.
The scars of a divided community will last far longer than any turbine and the lease payments. Only those who've experienced small town/rural living can fully appreciate the value of a united, harmonious community. Blindly sacrificing that is not a price any of us should be willing to accept.
Rhonda M. Baer
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In a SAP system, we can maintain the parameters that control the size of the data packages,the frequency of idocs etc.These values are stored in table ROIDOCPRMS and to maintain thesesettings in the IMG , we need to run the transaction SBIW and then open up node general settings and then execute Main Control parameters for data Transfer.
The following are the actual parameters:
Max Size: it is the size (in Kb) that meets your requirement for a certain maximum size of your data packages.If no parameter is maintained,the SAP default of 10 MB or 10000 KB is used.Also ,this setting may be overridden by logic in individual extractors.
Frequency : It controls the frequency with which an idoc is sent after a data idoc.It allows for efficient monitoring and management of your data loads.If no value is maintained , the SAP default 1 is used.
MAX. Processes:This parameter controls the maximum number of parallel dialog work processes that can be used during data extraction provided they are available.This really means is that you might want to specify a large number of processes thinking that this will ensure maximum parallellism.You actually get to use is what is available during extraction.When nothing is specified,the SAP default 2 is used.
Max.Lines : it is the number of records that are transferred in one data package The actual size of the data package is computed using the following formula:
(MAXSIZE *1000)/width of transfer structure
–>If Maxlines> the result of the formula,package size is the result of the formula.
–>If Maxlines< the result of the formula,package size is set to MAXLINES.
If no value is maintained for this parameter , the SAP default of 100,000 records is used.
Maintain Table ROIDOCPRMS to restrict package size.
For dataload from SAP R3,maintain parameters in SAP R3 and not in SAP BW.
For Datamart scenarios (Ex: export data source) maintain parameters in SAP BW.


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Volkswagen Polo vs Alfa Romeo MiTo – side-by-side UK comparison
It's not inconceivable that one day you will find yourself in a head-vs-heart decision where you know that a solid, well-built, premium-feeling hatchback is what you really need, and yet your heart desires something a little different, with abundant character and quirkiness.
And that is the kind of scenario where you may find yourself looking at the VW Polo – revised in 2014 and promising economical engines, good equipment levels and a premium-feel interior – and the undeniably pretty Alfa Romeo MiTo, with its relative exclusivity and Italian flair.
In these situations it's easy to let the heart run riot in the decision making process, which is where we step in. We've considered what the experts think, and our head-to-head comparison should help you supply your head with the all-important facts and figures so it can help you decide which of these cars is the right one for you.
But then you might just fancy an Alfa…
The term "as different as chalk and cheese" is perhaps overused in some circumstances, but it's justifiable when comparing the Polo to the MiTo.
Volkswagen never intended the Polo to be anything other than a small practical supermini, which is why its always presented itself conservatively – if you bought one in 2009 it won't look much different from the photos in this article. But there's no denying that it has a mature, smart air about it – the stylish touches are subtle and restrained, typical for Volkswagen.
But then you just need to take one glance at the MiTo to realise that the Italians simply know how to style a car in a way that will ensure that the owner will not be the only person able to spot where it's been parked from a great distance.
Its bulbous arches, round and seemingly cheerful headlights, and striking lines down both sides give it a stance and a personality all in one go.
Of course, the risk with giving any car significant styling touches is that they will not appeal to everyone – the asymmetrical number plate will irk those who like order, and some may feel that it's trying too hard to be a Mini with those lights.
Interior and practicality
This chalk-and-cheese theme can be conveniently extended to the interior, too. Alfa Romeo wants you to feel special when you sit inside the MiTo, and it does a good job. But Volkswagen knows that quality is just as important.
Sit inside the Volkswagen and you'll find there's little that you would remember after getting out of the car, but critics note that it feels like an interior taken from a more expensive car. Soft-touch materials have a quality and long-lasting feel to them, and small changes from the previous model have enhanced a cabin that was already rated highly anyway.
It can happily seat four adults in comfort and refinement – headroom and legroom is good for a car of this size – and the 280 litre boot is also reasonable.
Alfa Romeo concentrated on giving a sense of occasion to people who clamber into the MiTo, which has been largely successful, but unfortunately experts feel that it does not have the same level of cohesion as the exterior.
Quality issues are noticeable – some of the trim looks and feels cheap and doesn't feel as robust as the Polo, or indeed a number of other alternatives. The poor refinement continues when on the road as the poor sound-proofing lets in a lot of road and engine noise.
It also falls a little short of the Polo in providing space for rear passengers thanks to the sloping roof line, and rear legroom is also a bit tight for taller passengers. At 270 litres, boot space is almost the same as the Polo but the high lip makes loading larger objects a little awkward.
Experts do not find either the Polo nor MiTo particularly fun or inspiring to drive. This might be expected of the Polo – we've already gathered it's focussing on providing a mature, big-car feel that is easy to drive rather than exciting.
The MiTo, however, is packaged differently, and those expecting it to be as fun to drive as it is pretty to look at may be disappointed – one critic noted that it provides an ordinary driving experience at best.
The Polo tends to receive quite a lot of criticism because it is consistently compared to the Ford Fiesta, which sets a very high bar. Despite not being able to quite hold a candle to the Ford's superior chassis, any criticisms of the Polo's handling tend to be offset by praise for its refinement and ride comfort in all but the smallest-engined models.
Reviewers found themselves using the word "vague" a lot to describe the MiTo's steering – the precision isn't that good, even if the response is quick, and there isn't much in the way of feedback. Experts found themselves having the best time with the "DNA" driving mode switch in "D" for Dynamic, which improves the weighting and feel of the steering.
The MiTo doesn't really pick itself up by providing a particularly comfortable ride, either. Described as firm by more than one disappointed critic, it tends to feel crashy over speed bumps and road imperfections.
Neither car will leave you feeling particularly excited should you regularly commute across country, but the Polo's superior ride comfort will ensure you reach your destination feeling like you've just made the same journey in a larger pricier car.
The MiTo's engine range is extensive and the experts are impressed with the diversity and efficiency on offer. The Polo's engine range is similarly extensive and unsurprisingly most of them are touted as being refined and frugal as well.
Both cars have a tiny-engine option. The MiTo is available with an impressive 875cc two-cylinder turbo-charged unit (called TwinAir) that produces more than 100hp, and the Polo with two 1.0-litre three-cylinder options that have around half the power of the MiTo and aren't particularly favoured by experts. Having said that, Alfa Romeo's claim of 67mpg from the TwinAir is wildly optimistic, with 40mpg being barely achieved by reviewers who tested it.
Diesel options for both cars are better choices over the tiny petrol engines for those seeking to maximise economy and minimise running costs. The MiTo has a 1.3-litre diesel that costs nothing to tax and can do over 80mpg, although it doesn't have much go to it – experts preferred the 1.6-litre which is a little less frugal, costs £30 per year to tax but has more oomph.
VW's 1.4-litre diesel can be had in 74hp or 89hp tune, both capable of 67mpg, but eyes are on a soon-to-be-released 1.2-litre BlueMotion diesel that will be free to tax and has a claimed fuel economy of more than 90mpg.
Both cars have 1.4-litre turbocharged party-piece engines that critics feel are the best compromise between fuel efficiency and performance. The MiTo provides two options, one with 133hp and the other with a more potent 168hp, also capable of 50mpg as well as a brisk sub-eight-second sprint to 60mph. The Polo's unit is even more impressive thanks to Active Cylinder Technology which shuts down two cylinders when driving gently – a top speed of 130mph yet a claimed 60mpg efficiency make a compelling argument for petrol over diesel.
Value for money and running costs
The MiTo is premium-priced, and this places it more in line with the Mini hatchback and Citroen DS3 and as such it has a slightly higher list price than the Polo.
Considering the findings of critics and experts, one might argue that the Polo sounds more like a premium package overall, and is therefore clearly much better value for money.
It's not quite a simple as that, however – the £11,250 base line price is for a rather poorly equipped Polo "S" model with the least desirable 1.0-litre engine. Reviewers strongly suggest aiming for an "SE" spec model or above, and should you want to go for a frugal diesel model, you will need to part with closer to £15,000.
The cheapest MiTo diesel in a comparable specification is the 1.3-litre Lusso model, which is listed at £14,555.
Given that both cars are very frugal and cheap to run, it comes down to how well each one holds its value, and this will be the Polo, despite the relative exclusivity offered by the MiTo.
Those wanting the performance models instead will also find themselves considering similar asking prices of around £20,000 for either the 1.4-litre Polo TSI ACT BlueGT or the 1.4-litre MultiAir Quadrifoglio Verde – again the Polo has the best running costs in the long run and will retain more value for longer.
Considering what the experts have said about both cars, it might be surprising to some than the MiTo isn't lagging that far behind the Polo on the wowscores.
It cannot provide the same level of quality and refinement as the Polo, inside or on the road, and it's not the choice of vehicle for those wanting to chuck it down B-roads.
But the experts are clearly still swayed by the MiTo's quirky Italian styling and interior, and the decent punchy petrol engines and frugal diesel engines provide an opportunity to have a good-looking car that doesn't cost the earth to run.
It's hard for us to recommend the MiTo in this situation given that a decently specced Polo costs the same to buy, is a classier place to sit in and provides more space for passengers and luggage, is more competent and comfortable on the road and costs as much if not less to run.
That's not to say at all that the MiTo is a bad car, or a poor choice by any means, but in this particular situation your head should be telling you that the only reason that you could reasonably cite for choosing one is that any flaws it may have just happen to be wrapped in that rather pretty body that your heart has fallen for.


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I : INSANE CLOWN POSSE : Beverly Kills 50187
Beverly Kills 50187
Текст песни Chop! Chop!
Chop! Chop!
Yeah, yeah, then you know what you can do
You can be a couple of pleasers
And take some tweezers
And bust every hair off my nutsac
Paste em to your back
Then jump on the e track
And suck my dick exactly where's it at, ho
Juggalos... (repeat)
Hey, hey, it's the wicked jokers
And we coming to the valley and to smoke ya (choke ya)
Kick the clown in the forehead
And I'm jugglin jugglin your head (jed)
You big fat redneck money-ass hick
I'm a city slicker
And I'm coming to getcha, hit ya
And the carnivals gonna get with ya
Oh, I might as well mention
That I come from another dimension
You never seen nothing like this, boy
Magic acts of pain and joy
Keystone come and try to get me
But I pack a french curler with me
Ha, and the officer let me off quick
Here's a dunkin double dip, you fat piece of shit
Heh, picture that (that)
Packin' a magic wand and a top hat
Cuz some gotta stop
Or the wicked clowns are gonna chop chop!!!
Swing swing swing and chop chop chop (3x)
Chop chop
Swing swing swing and chop chop chop (3x)
Got to be funky
Detroit's air is toxic
My eyeball's popped out they sockets
And fried in the street like a steakum
....shake em, bake em
Break em off something from the smoke stack
I been breathing all my life so I'm dying anyway
I'm nothing but a radiation freak show
My arm fell off and bounced on the floor
Carnival left out the alley (alley, alley)
And we stopping in sunny valley
Jumping up and down on richie's head
And I'm gonna jump until he's finally dead
Jump jump jump jump...
They got no love yet they got control
They'll never touch my funky soul
Street top bull it sent chop
Now we can run or we can walk
Either way some gotta stop
Or the wicked clowns are gonna chop chop
Swing swing swing and chop chop chop (3x)
Chop chop
Swing swing swing and chop chop chop (3x)
Got to be funky
Wicked clown, wicked clown what's up come's down
Before my nuts go soft juggle them around
Bitch wanna join the carnival circus
Grab my dingaling and jerk and jerk this
I gotta catch these carnival thrills
Rude boy empty heads I drill
Chills, thrills, bigots, train wheels
An axe to the forehead usually kills
If this ain't hell, I can't tell
Hang my body on a cross with some rusty nails
If I juggle ya call me a juggla
I'm a nap burgler voodoo smuggler
See I got the symptoms of insanity
I'm down with j from the icp
I'm down with him and he's down with me
So if we gotta chop c-h-o-p
Running down the block, someone hit me with a rock
And my brains all over the street
But I'm a wicked clown and I'm up and down
And all over this esham beat
So if I gotta chop then I guess I gotta chop
If I chop then I gotta chop chop
You can never stop sucker, you can never drop wicked
Clowns cuz we love to chop chop!!!
Swing swing swing and chop chop chop (3x)
Chop chop
Swing swing swing and chop chop chop (3x)
Got to be funky
Chop chop
I'm gonna ride this wicked footy
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Monthly Archives: May 2013
The Perfect Summer Piece: The Loretta Poncho
Posted on May 31, 2013.
For those of you that have been loving the gauze Loretta poncho by Elan that we've been carrying this summer in White and Black, get excited. Just in this week is the Loretta poncho in Natural! Perfect for the beach or brunch, this much-loved piece is now available in Blush stores and online in the most summery color yet! Snag one while you can!
Posted on May 29, 2013.
There are so many great summer trends going on right now, but one of our favorites here at Blush are dresses with open backs. It's the perfect way to show skin in a classy and flattering way. And if you're into this trend too, then do we have the dresses for you! They have a teeny bit of cut-out at the chest, and a flattering open back! The Kira long dress and the Elena short dress come in black, white, and aqua, so you can customize this awesome dress to your style while showing off that back!
Posted on May 24, 2013.
What's easily one of the best things about being a girl? Getting to play around with your look with makeup. Nail polish is more than ever part of a complete wardrobe. The masterminds at Essie are pretty aware of this, as they always come out with the hottest shades of polish. One of their newest collections, Neons 2013, is capitalizing on the neon trend to keep your nails as bright as your summer outfits. One of our favorites from this collection is Shake Your $$ Maker, a really on-trend shade of neon green. Pair it with our lime green Joaquin top and you'll be sure to stand out this summer. Which is your favorite from this collection? We know, hard to choose!
The best places to party this memorial day weekend 2013!
Posted on May 23, 2013.
It's almost that time of year again!! Yes, we are coming upon Memorial Day weekend, which is the unofficial start of summer! It's been hot here in Miami for a while, but for most of the country, this particular weekend kicks off months of BBQs and beach days, finally! Where to go if you want to celebrate the holiday with a weekend-long party? Here are some ideas!
Las Vegas, NV – Arguably party capital of the U.S., Las Vegas kicks up the heat on Memorial Day weekend, with many of the hottest clubs hosting special guest DJs. This year, make sure to stop by Hakkasan – they're hosting Tiësto, Calvin Harris, Steve Aoki and deadmau5.
Atlantic City, NJ – Home to casinos and the beach, it's the perfect weekend getaway in the northeast. They have some great lineups for the long weekend, but the best event in town is looking to be Ke$ha and Pitbull at the Golden Nugget.
Miami, FL – Miami turns into one huge party for the holiday weekend, which is the time its annual hip hop festival is held. For the beach during the day and the club events at night, tons of people come here to soak up the sun and enjoy the festivities. And you can visit us at Blush for some hot summer outfits!
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Ladies, time to break out your maxis!
Posted on May 16, 2013.
Summer is here, and maxi dress season is in full effect, finally! Why do we love maxis? Well, they're completely effortless, they're flattering on all body types, and you can dress yours up or down, depending on the occasion. Maxis look great at a graduation party, on a stroll down the boardwalk, or wherever this summer may take you! What's not to love about these awesome dresses?! Just in this week at Blush is a brand new maxi, pictured above. Choose from mint, purple, lime or black. We promise this dress will make your summer days even sunnier!
Tribal Print Goes with......EVERYTHING!
Posted on May 10, 2013.
Here at Blush Boutique, we love getting in on more than one trend at once. Just arrived in our gorgeous batch of new arrivals is an amazing tribal print tank that helps us do just that. Not only are women everywhere (including us!) going crazy over the Aztec print trend right now, but this tank has that flowy silhouette that we all love. Because of this top's flowy nature and black & white print, you can mix and match it with literally anything. Casual day at the beach? Pair with shorts! Have a date? Try this top with skinny black jeans and heels! The possibilities are limitless. Check out this top, available in stores and online now, and you'll be just obsessed with it as we are, guaranteed!
Pull Yourself Together with a Pretty Blazer
Posted on May 8, 2013.
Want to add a special touch to your oufit? We suggest adding a classy blazer to complete your look. Blazers are perfect for pulling a somewhat casual outfit together, or making a day outfit night-worthy by instantly adding a sophisticated vibe. Funny enough, as it gets warmer in Miami, it seems we spend more time in the cold, with AC blasting EVERYWHERE, no exaggeration. To keep you warm yet looking summery, try our just-in blazer. Because we love you, we have the blazer available in three amazing shades: white, lime, and hot pink (so get ready to give your outfit a pop of color!). Pair with ANYTHING: jeans and a tank, a dress, a romper…whatever your heart desires. Visit us at any of our six locations or order online to get this super-versatile blazer today!
Get Loud with Neon!
Posted on May 6, 2013.
This summer, the neon trend knows no limits. From bright nail polish and lipstick to pumps in glowing hues, us women are making ourselves impossible to be missed! Here in Miami, where everything is a little bit louder, we love wearing bright colors. Neon is no exception! This is a really fun trend, and Blush is excited to share our brand new neon arrivals with you! If you're ready to go full-on with the neon trend, try one of our draped tanks with a pair of funky print pants. For a more subtle approach toward neon, try our gorgeous mint tank with pink neon-sequin detail, or one of our neutral scarves with neon accents. Pair the scarf with a solid shirt and jeans, or a solid dress, add some jewelry and a great pair of sandals, and there you have it…a great summer outfit!
Summer Go-To Gorgeousness: The Lace Romper
Posted on May 1, 2013.
Summer is a time to shed extra layers of clothing and enjoy the sunshine. It's also a time to embrace extra-girly details. A classic trend is lace detail. Just in at Blush are these gorgeous lace-overlay rompers, above, in both cream and navy blue. The cut-out backs give these super-feminine pieces a little bit of an edge. These rompers are extremely versatile, and can be worn anywhere from a luncheon to a night out, and everywhere in between. To make either of these pieces your own, accessorize with pumps and a great clutch. If you want to add a little jewelry and need some inspiration, check out some of our new arrival jewelry to complete your look!
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Today my husband, Michael, asked me if I'd made any New Year's resolutions. I told him that I've got enough work to do just trying to make a renewed effort to keep the resolutions I set for myself and never quite achieved last year.
I never set my standards too high in the resolutions department; I know myself too well! But there is something nice about the chance to start over. Whether it's a new morning or a new year, God knew we would need many opportunities to try again.


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This double session begins with a lawyer who talks about how intellectual property law continues to struggle to adapt to the changing norms of a digital world. As information service providers and content gatekeepers, librarians are especially sensitive to this shifting legal landscape, and McElwain explores basic tenets of copyright law, including authorship, infringement, fair use, and contributory liability, as well as recent legal developments relevant to information professionals such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Stored Communications Act, and the Communications Decency Act. Weiss presents easy-to-digest info about dealing with rights and permissions for digital and online documents, lectures, and audio/video presentations; course management systems; YouTube; and even class recordings. Marvin addresses some case studies: Your new content on the institutional repository has launched. To make your yearbooks and course catalogs more easily accessible, the details and images were placed online. Students were asked to use a free website to post their art assignments using ArtStor. The student German Club posted images it found on the internet of popular places in Germany. Innocent intent or not, these are examples of when copyright was an afterthought. Faculty who are authors ask to have their items removed from the IR because the publisher disallows this. A student is upset that not only is her current address available in the yearbook, other companies are also offering access to this information for a fee. ArtStor contacted the institution's copyright compliance officer to demand content be removed. The German Club gets a post from an attorney to pay $250 immediately. Get tips on how to avoid these kind of copyright challenges!
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You will find plenty of Easter presents for kids out-there, but it doesn't mean you would want to purchase all of them. Like a mother I've become picky in what Easter gifts I want to buy my kids. I actually donot like obtaining my kids candy presents for Easter, since they will get loads of candy from family and different friends. I prefer to uncover Easter gifts for my kids they are planning to enjoy using long after Easter is not under. These are my top five picks for Easter gifts for kids in 2009.
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Dual Disc Juice Processor (BJE820XL) – This juicer from Breville could run in one of the five info available speeds. It is possible to choose operation's rate depending on the food to be juiced. Use lower rates for soft-food items and greater speeds for harder foods. It comes along using a one-year replacement guarantee. The typical consumer rating for your Breville juicer is 4.9.
Die-Cast Citrus Media (800CPXL) – This juicer from Breville includes a juicing cone that may liquid all citrus fruits very easily. It's a-one-year replacement warranty and it has the average consumer rating of 4.6.
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The ongoing post utme examinations in the University of Nigeria Nsukka has been cancelled. Sources claims that it is because of leaked exam questions caused by the very long delay in
starting the exams on the first day being 18th june. On the fateful day, exams were scheduled for 8am but in ususl fashion,didn start on time. Many centres started and finished late and candidates even complained of having forgotten what they had read. However, candidates writing for medicine and surgery who were supposed to write at the ekpo convocation arena hadn't yet written as at 10pm. A candidate called yours truly at about 11:15pm saying he just came out of the hall. There were other stories of candidates finishing by 1am and even later and some fainting afterwards.
Since the exam questions are the same, those who had written earlier had leaked out the exam questions to the latter group.
The school authorities found out and cancelled both yesterday's exams and todays' which had not yet started. In some centres where answer scripts had already been circulatedn they were called back and the candidates were asked to leave.


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(Originally published on my blog Your Rainy Day Reading List on 2/6/2013)
While completely different than the Dr. Temperance Brennan from Reichs' foray into television on the hit FOX show BONES, Reichs has woven a complicated web of murders. Are they connected? Are there multiple twisted killers, or is there one masterfully demented and disturbed mind behind all of the seemingly random slayings?
Reichs' Tempe Brennan is a likeable character, with clear strengths, endearing weaknesses, and is enough of an "every man" for any reader to relate to her.
Reichs also succeeds in recreating a mental Montreal and French Canadian setting, complete with the occasional French phrase, the cultural melting pot, and even the seedier "red light district."
Pick this one up if you like a thriller/mystery. You won't be disappointed with this well-crafted suspenseful murder mystery.
Go to Amazon for a copy of Deja Dead.
Welcome to my train of thought. Just a warning, there might be turbulence. I'm a little eccentric, but hopefully you'll find something here that'll make the crazy worth it. Stay tuned for book reviews, ramblings on random things, and all sorts of stuff that tickles my fancy. But keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times. My brain is a scary place!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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Though this is a young girl's bedroom, there are some neat design elements that you can steal for your own space to get that designer feel.
1. Adding trim to the inner lengths of window treatment panels gives them a custom look. Trim can be easily applied with a glue gun, I've done it!
2. A bedroom can have an ottoman - use it as a table, seating, or even purchase an ottoman with storage capabilities.
3. Chandeliers and wall sconces are great looking, but they are even betters sources of light for a room with little space for tables.
4. A bedroom is one of the best rooms to experiment and play with pattern. There are so many ways to use fabric in a bedroom, from the window treatments, furnishings, bed linens, to the toss pillows.
5. Get personal. Monograms are an easy way to personalize your space and feel like a star.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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gosh i love those lavender walls! all great tips, erica!ReplyDelete
all wonderful tips...and this room is certainly fit for a princess!ReplyDelete
LOVE it! My walls were that color growing up :)ReplyDelete
WOW what a lucky girl to have a room like that. I actually would have kept my room clean as a kid if I had a room like that lolReplyDelete
such a sweet room, but not *too* sweet, you know? love your tips!ReplyDelete
I totally saw that monkey painting at an auction recently, or something very similar. Really adds a touch of whimsey to this purple room. Imagine waking up to that monkey looking at you every morning:)ReplyDelete
That painting is hilarious Gretchen - glad someone noticed!ReplyDelete
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Among the main secrets to recognizing the best ways to prepare a mouth sprinkling dish on your barbeque is knowing when to make use of high and low warm.
When it concerns barbecuing you might have heard cooks describe "sealing in the juices" and you may have also tried to try this strategy on your own, yet just like every little thing if you do unknown what you are doing then you are destined fall short. If you enjoy the way the best cooks do a barbeque they cook their veg and steaks on a high warmth to burn the outside before slow food preparation this is an extremely effective approach of sealing in the juices with gourmet Padstow restaurant tips.
This is better described when it is better comprehended how the procedure really functions, as the meat is heated, the cells and also the fibers of the meat tense up, ejecting much of the juices. So if you just wish to lightly prepare the meat then burning it will certainly assist to seal in the juices by rapidly cooking the exterior. But beware not to cook on a high warm for to long, or the internal layers will prepare too swiftly, evaporating all of your valuable as well as yummy juices.
Spread mayo on the within your muffins or bun. Top with fallen leaves and also ultimately the top of the muffin/ bun. Allow the hamburgers remainder for regarding 5 mins before offering. Some people simply need a little extra practice compared to others. Lots of individuals make the blunder of quiting learning how to cook after failing to get a recipe right the first time yet cooking needs expertise to actually do well.
When it pertains to cooking, be sure that you know the allergy worries of all those who will certainly be consuming your meal.
Make perfect meat and also fish by using spices, equally. It additionally prevents the spices from clumping. This will certainly likewise prevent your hands and also fingers from soaking up much of the garlic smell. The paper will certainly soak up all of the wetness as opposed to your cookies, keeping them fresh and also ready to eat.
Season all of your meat. Among one of the most overlooked methods to improve your food preparation is to let your meat remainder in marinade prior to you prepare. This will assist meat preserve moisture, as well as will certainly give it with richer flavors. You could also season your veggies with the meat to develop also further flavors.


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explain_fchdir_or_die — change directory and report errors
#include <libexplian/fchdir.h>
void explain_fchdir_or_die(int fildes);
The explain_fchdir_or_die function is used to change directory via the fchdir(2) system call. On failure, it prints an error message on stderr via explain_fchdir(3), and exits.
This function is intended to be used in a fashion similar to the following example:
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See Also
- fchdir(3)
change working directory
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report fchdir(2) errors
- exit(2)
terminate the calling process
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770783691341680554.post8849273709091752805..comments2018-11-10T00:11:27.240-05:00Comments on The Fabulous Boobies blog: Update on growing my hairNicole firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770783691341680554.post-33170710541439973032014-11-09T10:39:59.916-05:002014-11-09T10:39:59.916-05:00It's funny how chemo changes hair. Having spen...It's funny how chemo changes hair. Having spent most of my adult life curling my stick straight hair, it is now wavy and coarser in texture even 3 years later. It is also long as I haven't cut it since chemo, probably for fear it won't grow back again.Sharon Greenehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770783691341680554.post-54091807794836687412014-11-08T17:58:49.028-05:002014-11-08T17:58:49.028-05:00A note of caution, unfortunately, on tea tree oil....A note of caution, unfortunately, on tea tree oil. It does have some estrogenic properties and if you have ER+ breast cancer, its one of those things to avoid... See this: http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/herb/tea-tree-oil. I avoid it for this reason.Maybe I am over cautious but its something I can do easily.

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Muhammad Ali is the greatest boxer ever and his thoughts have inspired the world. Some of those inspiring thoughts have been put down below to let the world read his mind.
1. When the actual outcome is achieved, it is visible.
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2. Little things are what we fail to observe. Notice the small things and work on them.
3. Everything in the world can be achieved. Impossible is nothing but a perception.


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There is exactly one Chickfila in NYC.
But we found it! Haha. It is on the NYU campus, in a food court. I dragged my mom down there after I had my blood work and radiation done today, and on your left you can see it in all of its glory! What a beautiful sight to behold!
I heard a great story from my dad today, and I'm copying and pasting it below. It is about a man named Cliff Young and the Westfield Ultra Marathon held in Australia.
Every year, Australia hosts 543.7-mile (875-kilometer) endurance racing from Sydney to Melbourne. It is considered among the world's most grueling ultra-marathons. The race takes five days to complete and is normally only attempted by world-class athletes who train specially for the event. These athletes are typically less than 30 years old and backed by large companies such as Nike.
In 1983, a man named Cliff Young showed up at the start of this race. Cliff was 61 years old and wore overalls and work boots. To everyone's shock, Cliff wasn't a spectator. He picked up his race number and joined the other runners.
The press and other athletes became curious and questioned Cliff. They told him, "You're crazy, there's no way you can finish this race." To which he replied, "Yes I can. See, I grew up on a farm where we couldn't afford horses or tractors, and the whole time I was growing up, whenever the storms would roll in, I'd have to go out and round up the sheep. We had 2,000 sheep on 2,000 acres. Sometimes I would have to run those sheep for two or three days. It took a long time, but I'd always catch them. I believe I can run this race."
When the race started, the pros quickly left Cliff behind. The crowds and television audience were entertained because Cliff didn't even run properly; he appeared to shuffle. Many even feared for the old farmer's safety.
All of the professional athletes knew that it took about 5 days to finish the race. In order to compete, one had to run about 18 hours a day and sleep the remaining 6 hours. The thing is, Cliff Young didn't know that!
When the morning of the second day came, everyone was in for another surprise. Not only was Cliff still in the race, he had continued jogging all night.
Eventually Cliff was asked about his tactics for the rest of the race. To everyone's disbelief, he claimed he would run straight through to the finish without sleeping.
Cliff kept running. Each night he came a little closer to the leading pack. By the final night, he had surpassed all of the young, world-class athletes. He was the first competitor to cross the finish line and he set a new course record.
When Cliff was awarded the winning prize of $10,000, he said he didn't know there was a prize and insisted that he did not enter for the money. He ended up giving all of his winnings to several other runners, an act that endeared him to all of Australia.
In the following year, Cliff entered the same race and took 7th place. Not even a displaced hip during the race stopped him.
Cliff came to prominence again in 1997, aged 76, when he attempted to raise money for homeless children by running around Australia's border. He completed 6,520 kilometers of the 16,000-kilometer run before he had to pull out because his only crew member became ill. Cliff Young passed away in 2003 at age 81.
Today, the "Young-shuffle" has been adopted by ultra-marathon runners because it is considered more energy-efficient. At least three champions of the Sydney to Melbourne race have used the shuffle to win the race. Furthermore, during the Sydney to Melbourne race, modern competitors do not sleep. Winning the race requires runners to go all night as well as all day, just like Cliff Young.
What a great story! I especially like the part where he said he didn't even know there was a prize and gave it away. The man just wanted to race!
As a final note, this is a picture that I took on my final night in the Hope Lodge. It is of the church that was on the street behind us, so 31st street. Not having a tripod, I did my best to hold the camera steady, but it wasn't working so I just started playing around. The next day, once I got the jittery images on the computer, I combined them for this result, which I didn't remember, and haven't seen, until I was reviewing some of my images today. It's kind of crazy, but so was that day! It was the Tuesday I don't remember, and looking back, I think this image sums up that day pretty well! It also reminds me of some of the weird effects I used to achieve messing around in the dark room in highschool, back when I used to actually develop my own film. I like how the cross at the top still ended up in sharp focus while everything else is tripled up, blurry and crazy.
I hope you like it!