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Indeed, by Sunday, temperatures are expected to be back in the 50s, and then possibly into the upper 70s by Jan. 10.
But first, the National Weather Service expects mostly sunny skies and a high of 59 degrees on Tuesday. The front will make its way into Fort Worth mid-day, but likely won’t be felt until the overnight hours, making for a chilly Wednesday wake-up with the temperature hovering just above freezing.
Wednesday’s high is forecast for 46 degrees with partly cloudy skies, followed by a low of 28. Thursday is expected to get to about 40 degrees, with Friday potentially not escaping the 30s. Nightime temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-20s.
The good news: No significant precipitation, if any, is expected.
The incoming front won’t deliver a chill as deep as the one that came through on Dec. 17. From 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. that day, the temperature dropped 35 degrees, falling from 73 degrees to 38. The front brought single-digit wind chills and an overnight temperature of 16 degrees at DFW Airport and 15 degrees at Meacham Aiport.
While this week’s temperatures shouldn’t fall into the teens, precautions to protect against freezing temperatures must still be taken.

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indeed, by sunday, temperatures are expected to be back in the 50s, and then possibly into the upper 70s by jan. 10.
but first, the national weather service expects mostly sunny skies and a high of 59 degrees on tuesday. the front will make its way into fort worth mid-day, but likely won’t be felt until the overnight hours, making for a chilly wednesday wake-up with the temperature hovering just above freezing.
wednesday’s high is forecast for 46 degrees with partly cloudy skies, followed by a low of 28. thursday is expected to get to about 40 degrees, with friday potentially not escaping the 30s. nightime temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-20s.
the good news: no significant precipitation, if any, is expected.
the incoming front won’t deliver a chill as deep as the one that came through on dec. 17. from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. that day, the temperature dropped 35 degrees, falling from 73 degrees to 38. the front brought single-digit wind chills and an overnight temperature of 16 degrees at dfw airport and 15 degrees at meacham aiport.
while this week’s temperatures shouldn’t fall into the teens, precautions to protect against freezing temperatures must still be taken.


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4100 Sq Ft Can Be Affordable To Heat!
Four thousand one hundred square feet of comfort with 1600 square feet on the main floor, 900 square feet in the two bedroom loft and 1600 square feet in the finished walkout basement.
The rim joist, second floor framing, and roof are insulated with closed cell polyurethane insulation which fully adheres to sheathing and wall studs for a seamless insulation barrier.
It prevents air infiltration, reducing penetration of dust, pollen and allergens into the home.
It enhances the home's strength.
R value does not accurately describe the comfort level of this log home. The Thermal Mass of the 8" logs means an even heat throughout and a slow change in temperature. In-floor heat graces all three floors utilizing a Steffes 5140 with air handler to accommodate the air conditioning. This ETS (Electric Thermal Storage) system harnesses heat during off-peak billing hours for use during higher-priced peak billing hours. It qualifies for off-peak rates which bill out at .04/KWH at this location. Three manifolds monitor the heat distribution and temperatures for each of the three floors. A fourth manifold is in place for a future heated garage.
Following are the actual heat bills which include hot water costs for the three baths, two kitchens and laundry. The 130,000 BTU fireplace which graces the great room was used leisurely.

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4100 sq ft can be affordable to heat!
four thousand one hundred square feet of comfort with 1600 square feet on the main floor, 900 square feet in the two bedroom loft and 1600 square feet in the finished walkout basement.
the rim joist, second floor framing, and roof are insulated with closed cell polyurethane insulation which fully adheres to sheathing and wall studs for a seamless insulation barrier.
it prevents air infiltration, reducing penetration of dust, pollen and allergens into the home.
it enhances the home's strength.
r value does not accurately describe the comfort level of this log home. the thermal mass of the 8" logs means an even heat throughout and a slow change in temperature. in-floor heat graces all three floors utilizing a steffes 5140 with air handler to accommodate the air conditioning. this ets (electric thermal storage) system harnesses heat during off-peak billing hours for use during higher-priced peak billing hours. it qualifies for off-peak rates which bill out at .04/kwh at this location. three manifolds monitor the heat distribution and temperatures for each of the three floors. a fourth manifold is in place for a future heated garage.
following are the actual heat bills which include hot water costs for the three baths, two kitchens and laundry. the 130,000 btu fireplace which graces the great room was used leisurely.


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A heat race is a race in Supercross to make it into the main event. Current rules advance the top 9 finishers of a heat race to the main event. The remaining racers go to a Last Chance Qualifier race. There are generally 2 heat races in Supercross, and 3 in Arenacross.

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a heat race is a race in supercross to make it into the main event. current rules advance the top 9 finishers of a heat race to the main event. the remaining racers go to a last chance qualifier race. there are generally 2 heat races in supercross, and 3 in arenacross.


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Dr. Roger C. Byrd is a Board Certified Dermatologist who has been practicing in the Rochester area for the past 30 years. He is always in the forefront of the latest research and technologies in cosmetic dermatology. Healthy skin has always been a primary focus for him and his patients.
Dr.Roger C. Byrd, is Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Osteopathic Association, the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, the Michigan Dermatologic Society, the Dermatology Foundation and the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He is past president of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology and a member of the Rochester Rotary Club.
Dr. Roger C. Byrd is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital and the Crittenton Hospital Medical Center.
Dr. David Byrd is a Board Certified Dermatologist with fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology.
He has extensive experience and expertise with Botox and injectable fillers. He was chosen to introduce hyaluronic fillers into this country and teach other physicians on its proper use. He is the author of multiple medical publications and is a National/ International lecturer. Dr. David Byrd limits his cosmetic practice to only those cosmetic procedures and products with proven reproducible results.
He is Clinical Instructor for resident doctors from five medical teaching institutions and Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Wayne State University.
Dr. David Byrd is board certified by the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, the Skin Cancer Foundation, the Dermatology Foundation, the Michigan Dermatology Foundation, the Michigan Dermatologic Society, the Michigan State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association.
Dr. David Byrd completed his residency and fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital and Crittenton Medical Center.
Dr. Julie A. Byrd is a Board Certified Dermatologist specializing in general dermatology, cosmetic and laser procedures.
Graduating with honors from both the University of Notre Dame and Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dr. Julie A. Byrd completed her internship and residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
She has multiple publications and has lectured nationally as well as internationally.
Dr. Julie A. Byrd is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She is an active member of American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, Michigan State Medical Society, Michigan Dermatology Society, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Women’s Dermatologic Society and American Medical Association.
Dr. Julie A. Byrd is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital and the Crittenton Hospital Medical Center.
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dr. roger c. byrd is a board certified dermatologist who has been practicing in the rochester area for the past 30 years. he is always in the forefront of the latest research and technologies in cosmetic dermatology. healthy skin has always been a primary focus for him and his patients.
dr.roger c. byrd, is certified by the american osteopathic board of dermatology. he is a member of the american academy of dermatology, the american osteopathic association, the american osteopathic college of dermatology, the michigan association of osteopathic physicians and surgeons, the michigan dermatologic society, the dermatology foundation and the international society of dermatologic surgery. he is past president of the american osteopathic college of dermatology and a member of the rochester rotary club.
dr. roger c. byrd is on staff at william beaumont hospital and the crittenton hospital medical center.
dr. david byrd is a board certified dermatologist with fellowship training in mohs micrographic dermatologic surgery, laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology.
he has extensive experience and expertise with botox and injectable fillers. he was chosen to introduce hyaluronic fillers into this country and teach other physicians on its proper use. he is the author of multiple medical publications and is a national/ international lecturer. dr. david byrd limits his cosmetic practice to only those cosmetic procedures and products with proven reproducible results.
he is clinical instructor for resident doctors from five medical teaching institutions and associate clinical professor of dermatology at wayne state university.
dr. david byrd is board certified by the american college of mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology, the american society of dermatologic surgery, the american academy of dermatology, the american academy of cosmetic surgery, the american society of cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic surgery, the skin cancer foundation, the dermatology foundation, the michigan dermatology foundation, the michigan dermatologic society, the michigan state medical society, and the american medical association.
dr. david byrd completed his residency and fellowship at the mayo clinic in rochester, minnesota. he is on staff at william beaumont hospital and crittenton medical center.
dr. julie a. byrd is a board certified dermatologist specializing in general dermatology, cosmetic and laser procedures.
graduating with honors from both the university of notre dame and wayne state university school of medicine, dr. julie a. byrd completed her internship and residency at the mayo clinic in rochester, minnesota.
she has multiple publications and has lectured nationally as well as internationally.
dr. julie a. byrd is board certified by the american board of dermatology. she is an active member of american academy of dermatology, american society of dermatologic surgery, american society of cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic surgery, michigan state medical society, michigan dermatology society, american society of dermatologic surgery, women’s dermatologic society and american medical association.
dr. julie a. byrd is on staff at william beaumont hospital and the crittenton hospital medical center.
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Erin Hamilton and Dante Gabriel are living together and are more in love than ever, but the mysteries surrounding them continue to evolve. When two more women go missing—Dante’s sister and Erin’s best friend—they dive in more deeply, recruiting Erin’s brother to help.
Despite his quest for information, Dante resists falling prey to his former captor’s drive to control his mind. As more changes reveal themselves, he relies on his own strength and his love for Erin to keep himself in check. But the darkness following him is determined to manifest, and its source is a surprise to all.

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erin hamilton and dante gabriel are living together and are more in love than ever, but the mysteries surrounding them continue to evolve. when two more women go missing—dante’s sister and erin’s best friend—they dive in more deeply, recruiting erin’s brother to help.
despite his quest for information, dante resists falling prey to his former captor’s drive to control his mind. as more changes reveal themselves, he relies on his own strength and his love for erin to keep himself in check. but the darkness following him is determined to manifest, and its source is a surprise to all.


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Located two blocks from Denver’s beautiful historic Mestizo-Curtis Park, this charming 1890’s brick duplex captivates you from the moment you set your eyes on the meticulously maintained floral gardens and mature landscaping. A winding brick path leads to a covered front porch sanctuary. The carefully crafted stained glass offers a soothing splash of color and allure to the solid oak front door. Immediately upon entering you’ll notice the exceptional hardwood floors and open sitting room space. The kitchen features tasteful decorative lighting, GE stainless steel appliances, a 5-burner gas range, and extra storage under the kitchen bar-style island. The living area features a gas fireplace, the sliding glass door leads to an outdoor brick patio oasis, perfect for taking in the summer nights! There is a half-bath on the main level. The lower level features a king-size bedroom, 3/4 bath, washer and dryer, and ample closet and storage space. The upper level features the master suite and dressing area with a deep soaking tub, a gas fireplace for ambiance and a private porch revealing downtown’s high rises peaking beyond the trees. The second bedroom has an attached 3/4 bath. There is a landing space a the top of the stairs, ideal for a reading nook or small desk.
This home has a 2-car detached garage, and Water, Sewer, and Trash utilities are covered in the rent. Tenants are responsible for Electric, Gas, and Media utilities.
Pets welcome with Landlord approval and require an additional security deposit.

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located two blocks from denver’s beautiful historic mestizo-curtis park, this charming 1890’s brick duplex captivates you from the moment you set your eyes on the meticulously maintained floral gardens and mature landscaping. a winding brick path leads to a covered front porch sanctuary. the carefully crafted stained glass offers a soothing splash of color and allure to the solid oak front door. immediately upon entering you’ll notice the exceptional hardwood floors and open sitting room space. the kitchen features tasteful decorative lighting, ge stainless steel appliances, a 5-burner gas range, and extra storage under the kitchen bar-style island. the living area features a gas fireplace, the sliding glass door leads to an outdoor brick patio oasis, perfect for taking in the summer nights! there is a half-bath on the main level. the lower level features a king-size bedroom, 3/4 bath, washer and dryer, and ample closet and storage space. the upper level features the master suite and dressing area with a deep soaking tub, a gas fireplace for ambiance and a private porch revealing downtown’s high rises peaking beyond the trees. the second bedroom has an attached 3/4 bath. there is a landing space a the top of the stairs, ideal for a reading nook or small desk.
this home has a 2-car detached garage, and water, sewer, and trash utilities are covered in the rent. tenants are responsible for electric, gas, and media utilities.
pets welcome with landlord approval and require an additional security deposit.


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Etilux proposes you white low density polyethylene bags with a cut out handle. Those bags can be produced at the requested sizes and printed with your company name.

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A holiday to Disneyland Paris can be a pretty incredible family break as you join Mickey Mouse and his friends for parades, exciting attractions and character meet and greets.
Unfortunately, the magical packages can come with a hefty price tag; but the good news for families is that there are ways to explore the dreamy holiday spot without having to break the bank.
One way to do this is by foregoing a stay at one of the Disneyland hotels, in favour for partner hotels or cheap hotels close to the theme park.
In fact, there’s plenty of accommodation less than a ten-minute drive away from the parks; ideal if you want to keep costs down, or simply want to do a day out at Disney as part of a France holiday.
Team a cheap hotel with one of the deals and discounts on Disneyland Paris tickets , and you could see that budget stretching a little bit further.
Kids are sure to love this castle’s quirky castle theme, all styled around the Musketeers and Potsdam Castle; expect banners, a medieval-inspired canteen and more themed decor.
The hotel has comfortable and spacious rooms, as well as facilities including a spa, indoor pool and play area for the kids.
The best part is it offers a free shuttle to the park for guests making for fuss-free travel to the park, which is about a 10 minute drive away. (It also stops at the Marne-la-Vallée RER station and Eurostar terminal).
Oh, and guests can also buy Disneyland tickets at the hotel if they want to skip queues on the day.
How much? Prices start from £75 per room, per night on Booking.com.
There’s ample excitement to be had at Disneyland Paris, but stay at this hotel and you can continue on the fun even when you’re not visiting the parks.
For a start, there’s a giant pool complex complete with water slides, a wave pool, and hot tubs alongside the 2500m open-air lagoon, meaning plenty of fun for the whole family.
Rooms have everything you need for a comfortable stay; cosy beds, spacious living rooms and outdoor decking so you can make the most of the great outdoors.
How much? Prices start from £113 per room, per night on TripAdvisor.
If you are keen on an official Disney hotel stay, then Disney’s Sequoia Lodge could be a great compromise as one of the cheapest of the offerings.
It’s a 15-minute walk away from the parks themselves, and boasts a mountain lodge theme with Bambi and woodland creature inspired decor throughout.
There’s a themed indoor swimming pool as well as an outdoor pool for the summer, rooms are spacious yet still cosy, and there’s a hearty breakfast to be had before you set off for your adventures.
How much? Prices start from £175 per room, per night.
Sitting about a 15 minute drive from Disneyland Paris, the hotel does offer a direct shuttle to the parks (although there is a fee for this).
Rooms have all the basic amenities you need for a comfortable stay, and the whole hotel has a rustic style that leaves you feeling like you’ve stepped back in time.
Oh, and the breakfast lives up to French cuisine’s impeccable reputation.
How much? Prices start from £82 per room, per night on TripAdvisor.
If you’re looking for a touch of luxury without the hefty price tag, then Chateau de Sancy could be the ideal spot.
The rooms are bright and airy as well as soundproofed, and the hotel offers other amenities from an indoor swimming pool to a tennis court.
There’s also an on-site restaurant where you’ll find a hearty breakfast buffet, and can tuck into dinner after a long day exploring the parks!
How much? Prices start from £83 per room, per night on Booking.com.
This budget-friendly hotel has plenty of family rooms that can fit between 4-5 people, so it’s ideal if you’re looking for somewhere cheap and cheerful for an overnight stay.
It’s about a 10-15 minute drive to Disneyland Paris, so it’s better suited to those who have a car, although there is a public bus which you can take which drops you off at the parks.
How much? Prices start from £110 per room, per night on TripAdvisor.
This aparthotel boasts 262 studios, and 3-4 room apartments that can sleep up to nine people, so it’s ideal if you’re travelling with friends and family.
All of the apartments have cosy bedrooms, fully furnished living areas and a balcony. There’s even an indoor swimming pool if you fancy a dip.
There’s more good news too as the aparthotel offers a free shuttle direct to the Disney parks.
How much? Prices start from £147.26 per room, per night on LateRooms. Based on four people sharing, arriving on Friday 31st August.

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a holiday to disneyland paris can be a pretty incredible family break as you join mickey mouse and his friends for parades, exciting attractions and character meet and greets.
unfortunately, the magical packages can come with a hefty price tag; but the good news for families is that there are ways to explore the dreamy holiday spot without having to break the bank.
one way to do this is by foregoing a stay at one of the disneyland hotels, in favour for partner hotels or cheap hotels close to the theme park.
in fact, there’s plenty of accommodation less than a ten-minute drive away from the parks; ideal if you want to keep costs down, or simply want to do a day out at disney as part of a france holiday.
team a cheap hotel with one of the deals and discounts on disneyland paris tickets , and you could see that budget stretching a little bit further.
kids are sure to love this castle’s quirky castle theme, all styled around the musketeers and potsdam castle; expect banners, a medieval-inspired canteen and more themed decor.
the hotel has comfortable and spacious rooms, as well as facilities including a spa, indoor pool and play area for the kids.
the best part is it offers a free shuttle to the park for guests making for fuss-free travel to the park, which is about a 10 minute drive away. (it also stops at the marne-la-vallée rer station and eurostar terminal).
oh, and guests can also buy disneyland tickets at the hotel if they want to skip queues on the day.
how much? prices start from £75 per room, per night on booking.com.
there’s ample excitement to be had at disneyland paris, but stay at this hotel and you can continue on the fun even when you’re not visiting the parks.
for a start, there’s a giant pool complex complete with water slides, a wave pool, and hot tubs alongside the 2500m open-air lagoon, meaning plenty of fun for the whole family.
rooms have everything you need for a comfortable stay; cosy beds, spacious living rooms and outdoor decking so you can make the most of the great outdoors.
how much? prices start from £113 per room, per night on tripadvisor.
if you are keen on an official disney hotel stay, then disney’s sequoia lodge could be a great compromise as one of the cheapest of the offerings.
it’s a 15-minute walk away from the parks themselves, and boasts a mountain lodge theme with bambi and woodland creature inspired decor throughout.
there’s a themed indoor swimming pool as well as an outdoor pool for the summer, rooms are spacious yet still cosy, and there’s a hearty breakfast to be had before you set off for your adventures.
how much? prices start from £175 per room, per night.
sitting about a 15 minute drive from disneyland paris, the hotel does offer a direct shuttle to the parks (although there is a fee for this).
rooms have all the basic amenities you need for a comfortable stay, and the whole hotel has a rustic style that leaves you feeling like you’ve stepped back in time.
oh, and the breakfast lives up to french cuisine’s impeccable reputation.
how much? prices start from £82 per room, per night on tripadvisor.
if you’re looking for a touch of luxury without the hefty price tag, then chateau de sancy could be the ideal spot.
the rooms are bright and airy as well as soundproofed, and the hotel offers other amenities from an indoor swimming pool to a tennis court.
there’s also an on-site restaurant where you’ll find a hearty breakfast buffet, and can tuck into dinner after a long day exploring the parks!
how much? prices start from £83 per room, per night on booking.com.
this budget-friendly hotel has plenty of family rooms that can fit between 4-5 people, so it’s ideal if you’re looking for somewhere cheap and cheerful for an overnight stay.
it’s about a 10-15 minute drive to disneyland paris, so it’s better suited to those who have a car, although there is a public bus which you can take which drops you off at the parks.
how much? prices start from £110 per room, per night on tripadvisor.
this aparthotel boasts 262 studios, and 3-4 room apartments that can sleep up to nine people, so it’s ideal if you’re travelling with friends and family.
all of the apartments have cosy bedrooms, fully furnished living areas and a balcony. there’s even an indoor swimming pool if you fancy a dip.
there’s more good news too as the aparthotel offers a free shuttle direct to the disney parks.
how much? prices start from £147.26 per room, per night on laterooms. based on four people sharing, arriving on friday 31st august.


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We are specialists in installation, design, maintenance, and repairs of air conditioners, and are probably the best you can find in Mount Cotton (not to toot our own horn of course). The massive amount of satisfied customers stand testimony.
Whether you are looking to install an air conditioning unit for your Mount Cotton house with minimal disturbance to the structure and appearance, or for an energy efficient and extremely comfortable solution to impress your customers, We can help. We truly are the one stop solution for all your air conditioning requirements. We provide free consultation services, during which we visit your premises in Mount Cotton, assess your needs and suggest the best solution. The good news is that Aircon Lab professionals continue the same level of exemplary services during the installation, and after the job is done. Our services translate into happy customers, which is our primary focus!

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looking for air conditioning experts in mount cotton?
welcome to aircon lab, with technicians all over brisbane (we could be in mount cotton right now), we’re the go-to experts for affordable and effective air conditioning solutions. we specialise in everything from brand/model choice, to installation, maintenance, and air conditioning repairs.
we are specialists in installation, design, maintenance, and repairs of air conditioners, and are probably the best you can find in mount cotton (not to toot our own horn of course). the massive amount of satisfied customers stand testimony.
whether you are looking to install an air conditioning unit for your mount cotton house with minimal disturbance to the structure and appearance, or for an energy efficient and extremely comfortable solution to impress your customers, we can help. we truly are the one stop solution for all your air conditioning requirements. we provide free consultation services, during which we visit your premises in mount cotton, assess your needs and suggest the best solution. the good news is that aircon lab professionals continue the same level of exemplary services during the installation, and after the job is done. our services translate into happy customers, which is our primary focus!


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Stuart Membery and I before the guests arrived above.
Melanie, Kelly & I before the guests arrived above.
A better shot of the tutu desk.
Me speaking to our guests and introducing Stuart Membery...I look like I'm about to fly off the hot pink stool I was standing on!!
The store front before our 170 guests arrived on Wednesday night.
Are you getting bored yet of my photos??!! Sorry! Here are a few shots of our re-opening party. I have lots more but I didn't want to post photos of my clients just in case they were not happy to be seen on the blog. Anyway, I am now taking a few days off. It's been a very hectic couple of months and I feel like I need to spend a few days with my boys.
Not bored at all - you are uber talented and I wish you congrats on all your success!
What a beautiful party with an even more gorgeous setting. That tutu desk is one to covet indefinitely.
I love that tutu desk. I haven't ever seen that before. so great. I just spotted your blog. it's very colorful and fun.
the new shop looks gorgeous! congrats!
That tutu desk is outstanding, feminine, dramatic and stylish. Congrats on the re-opening I look forward to seeing more abt!
What I love most about you is that you want to spend time with your boys and that your shop will go on and be absolutely beautiful. You are a Mum, and designs, and shops, and lives will go on, but our kids are only little once. I wish you all the best with your new and improved shop and your boys too!
... I think you have deserved a few days off! I can only imagine all the hard work you and your team have been doing..
Have a wonderful, fun-filled couple of days with your family.
Oh, and THANK YOU for stopping by and leaving a comment on Northern Light!
Fabulous! and thank you for sharing, it looked swell and like lots of fun...someday I must visit Oz!
Bored? Hardly! Post more...so beautiful and inspiring! Congrats!
congratulations Anna :) ... great shop!
Congratulations Anna! What a fabulous turn out for a fabulous store!
the shop and you look stunning!
Everything looks so deliciously beautiful and inspiring, your style is absolutely amazing. I feel as though I could stare at the pictures for hours. Thank you for giving us a peak into the party and congratulations on the re-opening!
Congratulations Anna - what a wonderful achievement. I think a trip to Brizzy is in store to check out all of the beauty.
No way could we ever get bored with your photos!! I am LOVING them and seeing the new shop, it looks amazing, all of your hard work has really paid off. Great job. Enjoy a few well deserved days off!
not at all bored, Anna. Your shop is extraordinary, I especially drool over those cushion covers and wonder where in the little backyard of the Old continent I live in I could find similar fabrics.
And did somebody allready tell you you look fabulous, a new mother and all!
Congratulations, sounds like it was a very successful night. I must visit your store soon for a look see... Enjoy your time off with your boys, I think you deserve it.
Anna- The store is absolutely amazing. Congratulations! It looks just fabulous and I have loved reading through your blog seeing all the photos. Keep posting more, I can't wait to see. Enjoy some time with your boys too!
No.. I never get tired of your photos! Your "new" shop is amazing! I love to visit your blog..your passion for what you do is so inspiring!
Congratulations, Anna, on all your hard work ~ everything looks beautiful.
Not getting tired of these pictures at all, they're so much fun! It looks like everyone had such a nice time!
Bored? Impossible. These are stunning and the tutu desk? Brilliant! Thank you thank you. So inspiring!
Beautiful! i love it when a picture has the power of making me smile, and these for sure did.
Congratulations Anna and team. Shop looks stunning! You are very clever.
i see talent! looove your blog! lovin the pictures especially the last one. love the mish mash of colors! i feel like reupholstering my armchair now haha :] have a nice day!
Congratulations Anna, wish you more and more success in the future. Will keep following your blog from Jakarta, Indonesia.
The photos of your "new" store looks fantastic. My sister came home from the store this afternoon and raved!!! Congratulations on an amazing transformation and all whilst having a new baby. I don't know where you get all your energy. I'll be in later in the week - can't wait.
Tulle Desk = SHUT. UP. So amazing. I love it!
No boredom at all! I'm in love with your tutu desk. IN LOVE!! And crazy for the white side table too. There is so much to adore here congrats!
Anna, I love everything and what an accomplishment!! Your desk is so gorgeous and whimsical!! Congrats!
Ypu put all of us to shame with our plain old boring desks!!! The shop looks fabulous! Wonderful transformation. All the best!
You and your gals should be so proud! Everything is so fantastic. I especially love your tutu desk...so fun!!! Everything is just perfect and very inspiring.
i want that Tutu desk--absolutely fabulous!
Congratulations! It's been such fun catching up on all of your photos of your re-opening, and many "Ooooohs" and "Aaaaahhhs" have come from my lips. So many gorgeous things. Enjoy spending some time off with your family.
Looked like a great night Anna and you look wonderful for someone who has just had a baby!
I love the light you designed on the bracket in the last post too. Its beautiful. The store looks amazing!
love the paintings above the couch. so colorful!
you look fabulous. the store looks fabulous. congrats!
Thanks Everyone for your lovely comments! The tutu desk is a bit of fun. I'm so glad you all like it.
Just spotted this on another site linking me back here. Love the new shop - looks great! And that tutu desk is so darling! What a great idea!!
Anna - I've been on vacation for two weeks and just catching up on my blog reading. The shop looks amazing - you must be so proud. And tired. Though you don't look it. In fact, it's a little unfair to look that gorgeous right after having a baby. Congratulations on everything.
Congratulations on your reopening! Wow, it looks stunning. Best wishes for continued success in your new store. I can tell it was a labor of love!

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stuart membery and i before the guests arrived above.
melanie, kelly & i before the guests arrived above.
a better shot of the tutu desk.
me speaking to our guests and introducing stuart membery...i look like i'm about to fly off the hot pink stool i was standing on!!
the store front before our 170 guests arrived on wednesday night.
are you getting bored yet of my photos??!! sorry! here are a few shots of our re-opening party. i have lots more but i didn't want to post photos of my clients just in case they were not happy to be seen on the blog. anyway, i am now taking a few days off. it's been a very hectic couple of months and i feel like i need to spend a few days with my boys.
not bored at all - you are uber talented and i wish you congrats on all your success!
what a beautiful party with an even more gorgeous setting. that tutu desk is one to covet indefinitely.
i love that tutu desk. i haven't ever seen that before. so great. i just spotted your blog. it's very colorful and fun.
the new shop looks gorgeous! congrats!
that tutu desk is outstanding, feminine, dramatic and stylish. congrats on the re-opening i look forward to seeing more abt!
what i love most about you is that you want to spend time with your boys and that your shop will go on and be absolutely beautiful. you are a mum, and designs, and shops, and lives will go on, but our kids are only little once. i wish you all the best with your new and improved shop and your boys too!
... i think you have deserved a few days off! i can only imagine all the hard work you and your team have been doing..
have a wonderful, fun-filled couple of days with your family.
oh, and thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment on northern light!
fabulous! and thank you for sharing, it looked swell and like lots of fun...someday i must visit oz!
bored? hardly! post more...so beautiful and inspiring! congrats!
congratulations anna :) ... great shop!
congratulations anna! what a fabulous turn out for a fabulous store!
the shop and you look stunning!
everything looks so deliciously beautiful and inspiring, your style is absolutely amazing. i feel as though i could stare at the pictures for hours. thank you for giving us a peak into the party and congratulations on the re-opening!
congratulations anna - what a wonderful achievement. i think a trip to brizzy is in store to check out all of the beauty.
no way could we ever get bored with your photos!! i am loving them and seeing the new shop, it looks amazing, all of your hard work has really paid off. great job. enjoy a few well deserved days off!
not at all bored, anna. your shop is extraordinary, i especially drool over those cushion covers and wonder where in the little backyard of the old continent i live in i could find similar fabrics.
and did somebody allready tell you you look fabulous, a new mother and all!
congratulations, sounds like it was a very successful night. i must visit your store soon for a look see... enjoy your time off with your boys, i think you deserve it.
anna- the store is absolutely amazing. congratulations! it looks just fabulous and i have loved reading through your blog seeing all the photos. keep posting more, i can't wait to see. enjoy some time with your boys too!
no.. i never get tired of your photos! your "new" shop is amazing! i love to visit your blog..your passion for what you do is so inspiring!
congratulations, anna, on all your hard work ~ everything looks beautiful.
not getting tired of these pictures at all, they're so much fun! it looks like everyone had such a nice time!
bored? impossible. these are stunning and the tutu desk? brilliant! thank you thank you. so inspiring!
beautiful! i love it when a picture has the power of making me smile, and these for sure did.
congratulations anna and team. shop looks stunning! you are very clever.
i see talent! looove your blog! lovin the pictures especially the last one. love the mish mash of colors! i feel like reupholstering my armchair now haha :] have a nice day!
congratulations anna, wish you more and more success in the future. will keep following your blog from jakarta, indonesia.
the photos of your "new" store looks fantastic. my sister came home from the store this afternoon and raved!!! congratulations on an amazing transformation and all whilst having a new baby. i don't know where you get all your energy. i'll be in later in the week - can't wait.
tulle desk = shut. up. so amazing. i love it!
no boredom at all! i'm in love with your tutu desk. in love!! and crazy for the white side table too. there is so much to adore here congrats!
anna, i love everything and what an accomplishment!! your desk is so gorgeous and whimsical!! congrats!
ypu put all of us to shame with our plain old boring desks!!! the shop looks fabulous! wonderful transformation. all the best!
you and your gals should be so proud! everything is so fantastic. i especially love your tutu desk...so fun!!! everything is just perfect and very inspiring.
i want that tutu desk--absolutely fabulous!
congratulations! it's been such fun catching up on all of your photos of your re-opening, and many "ooooohs" and "aaaaahhhs" have come from my lips. so many gorgeous things. enjoy spending some time off with your family.
looked like a great night anna and you look wonderful for someone who has just had a baby!
i love the light you designed on the bracket in the last post too. its beautiful. the store looks amazing!
love the paintings above the couch. so colorful!
you look fabulous. the store looks fabulous. congrats!
thanks everyone for your lovely comments! the tutu desk is a bit of fun. i'm so glad you all like it.
just spotted this on another site linking me back here. love the new shop - looks great! and that tutu desk is so darling! what a great idea!!
anna - i've been on vacation for two weeks and just catching up on my blog reading. the shop looks amazing - you must be so proud. and tired. though you don't look it. in fact, it's a little unfair to look that gorgeous right after having a baby. congratulations on everything.
congratulations on your reopening! wow, it looks stunning. best wishes for continued success in your new store. i can tell it was a labor of love!


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The simple rooms at River Park Inn feature air conditioning and a private bathroom with a toilet, shower and hot water. They also come with a wardrobe.
Guests will find a variety of dining options within a 5-minute walk in San Ignacio City Centre, including restaurants serving national and international cuisine.
River Park Inn can help guests arrange activities on the river like kayaking, rafting and swimming. Cahal Pech archaeological site is just a 5-minute drive from the property, while the closest airport, Philip SW Goldson International Airport outside of Belize City, is a 1.5-hour drive away.
Hotel address: Belize, 000-000-0, San Ignacio, Branch Mouth Road.

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the simple rooms at river park inn feature air conditioning and a private bathroom with a toilet, shower and hot water. they also come with a wardrobe.
guests will find a variety of dining options within a 5-minute walk in san ignacio city centre, including restaurants serving national and international cuisine.
river park inn can help guests arrange activities on the river like kayaking, rafting and swimming. cahal pech archaeological site is just a 5-minute drive from the property, while the closest airport, philip sw goldson international airport outside of belize city, is a 1.5-hour drive away.
hotel address: belize, 000-000-0, san ignacio, branch mouth road.


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8.1 has been out for a while and it’s time to start writing up some guides on the new profession recipes, starting with blacksmithing. I’ve been crafting the new item level 340 blacksmithing gear for a while, with great success.
As you can see I have sold a decent number of blacksmithing pieces since 8.1 The price is holding steady at a pretty nice level for the most part with pieces still selling in the 10k gold range on my realm.
I have some rank 3 recipes, but even at rank 1 and 2 the majority of the recipes are very profitable as you can see below.
The rank 1 recipes are learned from your profession trainer and requires a skill level of 115 in Kul Tiran or Zandalari Blacksmithing.
The rank 2 and 3 recipes are obtained for Marks of Honor from your profession Liaision (Ozgrom Ragefang for the horde and Leedan Gustaf for the Alliance).
Rank 2 recipes cost 2 marks and rank 3s cost 4 so you need a total of 66 marks to get all rank 3 recipes.
To obtain them in the most efficient manner make sure you do the brawl quest across all your level 120 characters when it is up. Outside of that I haven’t found any shortcuts, so you will just have to queue for random BGs or Arenas.
The crafts require Storm Silver Ore, Platinum Ore, Elemental Flux and Expulsom. The flux is a vendor material so just buy it in stacks of 200 as needed.
The ratio between storm silver and platinum is between 3 to 1 and 2 to 1 so you will need a lot more Storm Silver than Platinum.
As the crafting cost in TSM is based on dbmarket, you should be willing to buy both of the ores up to an average cost of dbmarket. So don’t be afraid to buy above dbmarket if you have to as long as it’s not every time.
To get the expulsom needed you will have to do your own scrapping. The most efficient way is to use tailoring. By crafting the Tidespray Linen bracers en masse and scrapping them you will get one expulsom per 6 bracers on average. You get the recipe at level 1 Zandalari crafting so you can use a level 110 character to craft the tailoring bracers if you do not have tailoring.
You will need a LOT of expulsom. I strongly suggest getting a scrapping addon to speed up the process. I use Scrap Master which was made by BilisOnyxia of Sniper string fame.
If you have not set a value for your expulsom in TSM you will have to do so for my TSM settings to work as they heavily rely on the crafting source. To do so you head to the crafting reports window by typing /tsm crafting.
Go to materials and search for expulsom. I use a custom price called expulsom, but you can just paste the string below straight in. It will use the lowest crafting cost of the tailoring bracers or either of the leatherworking bracers to calculate the cost of one expulsom.
As usual I rely on the same auctioning profession I have utilized throughout the entire expansion to post crafted gear. It will be invalid if you haven’t set a proper price for expulsom, so make sure you get one in.
Due to the random proc nature of the items my group will be missing some of the variants and you will have to add them manually. Just go to the group page of TSM and click the sub groups for item level 340 gear.
I managed to grab the string by highlighting the line and the image below and hitting copy, and then pasting into notepad.
can we use the same expulsom custom price strings as blacksmith profession?
Yes, I use the same string all the time.

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8.1 has been out for a while and it’s time to start writing up some guides on the new profession recipes, starting with blacksmithing. i’ve been crafting the new item level 340 blacksmithing gear for a while, with great success.
as you can see i have sold a decent number of blacksmithing pieces since 8.1 the price is holding steady at a pretty nice level for the most part with pieces still selling in the 10k gold range on my realm.
i have some rank 3 recipes, but even at rank 1 and 2 the majority of the recipes are very profitable as you can see below.
the rank 1 recipes are learned from your profession trainer and requires a skill level of 115 in kul tiran or zandalari blacksmithing.
the rank 2 and 3 recipes are obtained for marks of honor from your profession liaision (ozgrom ragefang for the horde and leedan gustaf for the alliance).
rank 2 recipes cost 2 marks and rank 3s cost 4 so you need a total of 66 marks to get all rank 3 recipes.
to obtain them in the most efficient manner make sure you do the brawl quest across all your level 120 characters when it is up. outside of that i haven’t found any shortcuts, so you will just have to queue for random bgs or arenas.
the crafts require storm silver ore, platinum ore, elemental flux and expulsom. the flux is a vendor material so just buy it in stacks of 200 as needed.
the ratio between storm silver and platinum is between 3 to 1 and 2 to 1 so you will need a lot more storm silver than platinum.
as the crafting cost in tsm is based on dbmarket, you should be willing to buy both of the ores up to an average cost of dbmarket. so don’t be afraid to buy above dbmarket if you have to as long as it’s not every time.
to get the expulsom needed you will have to do your own scrapping. the most efficient way is to use tailoring. by crafting the tidespray linen bracers en masse and scrapping them you will get one expulsom per 6 bracers on average. you get the recipe at level 1 zandalari crafting so you can use a level 110 character to craft the tailoring bracers if you do not have tailoring.
you will need a lot of expulsom. i strongly suggest getting a scrapping addon to speed up the process. i use scrap master which was made by bilisonyxia of sniper string fame.
if you have not set a value for your expulsom in tsm you will have to do so for my tsm settings to work as they heavily rely on the crafting source. to do so you head to the crafting reports window by typing /tsm crafting.
go to materials and search for expulsom. i use a custom price called expulsom, but you can just paste the string below straight in. it will use the lowest crafting cost of the tailoring bracers or either of the leatherworking bracers to calculate the cost of one expulsom.
as usual i rely on the same auctioning profession i have utilized throughout the entire expansion to post crafted gear. it will be invalid if you haven’t set a proper price for expulsom, so make sure you get one in.
due to the random proc nature of the items my group will be missing some of the variants and you will have to add them manually. just go to the group page of tsm and click the sub groups for item level 340 gear.
i managed to grab the string by highlighting the line and the image below and hitting copy, and then pasting into notepad.
can we use the same expulsom custom price strings as blacksmith profession?
yes, i use the same string all the time.


text: The next time you want to get away, whether it's for just the night or for a month, think about what your vehicle is built for. Is it a stout German sedan built for eating up miles on the Autobahn? A wagon that can comfortably sleep two? Maybe it's an SUV that has for some reason never seen dirt. These vehicles all have qualities that make them uniquely capable of dictating where you might go.

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Tom has a 10 year track record of working alongside many of the leading UK and global law firms on corporate and finance transactions with a Jersey law element. He has significant experience advising UK and international corporates, banks and institutions on deals involving a wide variety of Jersey structures and all of the major asset classes, with a particular focus on corporate real estate and finance work.
Educated in Jersey and subsequently at Exeter University, Tom is qualified as a New York Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Tom joins Bedell Cristin from Mourant Ozannes.

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tom has a 10 year track record of working alongside many of the leading uk and global law firms on corporate and finance transactions with a jersey law element. he has significant experience advising uk and international corporates, banks and institutions on deals involving a wide variety of jersey structures and all of the major asset classes, with a particular focus on corporate real estate and finance work.
educated in jersey and subsequently at exeter university, tom is qualified as a new york attorney and counsellor at law. tom joins bedell cristin from mourant ozannes.


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Welcome to the next “exciting” instalment in my series of posts to help people prepare for the MB2-713 certification. (Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Sales) Or should I say welcome to my boring revision notes! Either way welcome.
This time I am going to cover the concepts you’ll need to understand around sales literature within Dynamics CRM 2016.
CRM 2016 offers the capability to centrally store all of your sales literature / collateral. These documents might include product brochures, terms for discounts / pricing, details about competitors and anything else that might be needed to support the sales process.
Sales literature is viewed by searching it directly or by viewing whilst working on an opportunity.
It can be associated with products, such as detailed specifications for a given product. Or maybe the sales literature has been created to support a specific marketing campaign. Also sales literature can be associated with a competitor.
Sales literature can be looked up in context of the marketing campaign, product or competitor it has been associated with.
Sales Literature can be attached to emails and sent directly from Outlook.
At the end of the day, sales literature is “just” a document repository. So why not use SharePoint instead? After all, SharePoint offers document versioning and check in / check out capabilities not available in the CRM sales literature. And SharePoint can be associated with any record type in CRM. Just like Sales Literature can be linked to campaigns, products and competitors.
This is a very valid question! Often SharePoint will be the tool of choice for storing this type of information. Although Sales Literature does have the ability to be easily attached to activities and associated with other CRM entities such as accounts, contacts etc. To be honest, in the real world, I would be looking to store documents in SharePoint! But I doubt the exam questions will cover my personal preference. So let’s park that for now!!
As always, let me stress, best way to learn about sales literature is to log into CRM and create some!
You can see an example I have created below.
Notice that once the sales literature record has been created one (or more) attachments can be added. Meaning the sales literature “item” is really a collection of docuemnts.
Also note that the sales literature can be associated with multiple products or competitors as required.
Also notice the type, I left this at the default of “Policies and Procedures”. But this field can be used to categorise sales literature.
Don’t forget that sales literature can also be associated with campaigns. This is done from the campaign entity when you can link one (or more) sales literature records to the campaign.
I hope this post has given you an overview of the basic concepts associated with sales literature that you’ll need to understand for the MB2-713 exam. As always, please please please ensure you try these things out and become familiar with using the product. I can’t predict the questions so I can’t be sure I have covered everything!!!!

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welcome to the next “exciting” instalment in my series of posts to help people prepare for the mb2-713 certification. (microsoft dynamics crm 2016 sales) or should i say welcome to my boring revision notes! either way welcome.
this time i am going to cover the concepts you’ll need to understand around sales literature within dynamics crm 2016.
crm 2016 offers the capability to centrally store all of your sales literature / collateral. these documents might include product brochures, terms for discounts / pricing, details about competitors and anything else that might be needed to support the sales process.
sales literature is viewed by searching it directly or by viewing whilst working on an opportunity.
it can be associated with products, such as detailed specifications for a given product. or maybe the sales literature has been created to support a specific marketing campaign. also sales literature can be associated with a competitor.
sales literature can be looked up in context of the marketing campaign, product or competitor it has been associated with.
sales literature can be attached to emails and sent directly from outlook.
at the end of the day, sales literature is “just” a document repository. so why not use sharepoint instead? after all, sharepoint offers document versioning and check in / check out capabilities not available in the crm sales literature. and sharepoint can be associated with any record type in crm. just like sales literature can be linked to campaigns, products and competitors.
this is a very valid question! often sharepoint will be the tool of choice for storing this type of information. although sales literature does have the ability to be easily attached to activities and associated with other crm entities such as accounts, contacts etc. to be honest, in the real world, i would be looking to store documents in sharepoint! but i doubt the exam questions will cover my personal preference. so let’s park that for now!!
as always, let me stress, best way to learn about sales literature is to log into crm and create some!
you can see an example i have created below.
notice that once the sales literature record has been created one (or more) attachments can be added. meaning the sales literature “item” is really a collection of docuemnts.
also note that the sales literature can be associated with multiple products or competitors as required.
also notice the type, i left this at the default of “policies and procedures”. but this field can be used to categorise sales literature.
don’t forget that sales literature can also be associated with campaigns. this is done from the campaign entity when you can link one (or more) sales literature records to the campaign.
i hope this post has given you an overview of the basic concepts associated with sales literature that you’ll need to understand for the mb2-713 exam. as always, please please please ensure you try these things out and become familiar with using the product. i can’t predict the questions so i can’t be sure i have covered everything!!!!


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Ian Watt's MonChâteau.ca offers the most extraordinary real estate for sale throughout Greater Vancouver, Whistler and the Gulf Islands.
It has often been said that the Vancouver real estate market, with it's magnificent luxury homes and lavish waterfront estates, is unlike any other market in the world. With its growing international appeal, being a local brokerage is not enough. To that end, Ian Watt and Sotheby's have built strong ties to the global marketplace while holding on to the advantages of a small boutique office based in Yaletown. Sotheby's is the only luxury brokerage in Yaletown and has been bringing the worlds most influential and affluent buyers and sellers together since Sotheby’s Canada opened in 2005.

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ian watt's monchâteau.ca offers the most extraordinary real estate for sale throughout greater vancouver, whistler and the gulf islands.
it has often been said that the vancouver real estate market, with it's magnificent luxury homes and lavish waterfront estates, is unlike any other market in the world. with its growing international appeal, being a local brokerage is not enough. to that end, ian watt and sotheby's have built strong ties to the global marketplace while holding on to the advantages of a small boutique office based in yaletown. sotheby's is the only luxury brokerage in yaletown and has been bringing the worlds most influential and affluent buyers and sellers together since sotheby’s canada opened in 2005.


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Nottingham Comedy Club (The Maze) by Funhouse takes place on selected Mondays throughout the year. The comedy club shows have featured acts such as Sarah Millican, Rhod Gilbert, Russell Kane, Mark Watson and Chris Ramsey.
12 acts compete in comedy’s answer to Britain’s Got Talent and the X-Factor. Each does 2 minutes, then audience judges vote on who to keep on and who to send off!
Lots of laughs. Compere Spiky Mike.

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nottingham comedy club (the maze) by funhouse takes place on selected mondays throughout the year. the comedy club shows have featured acts such as sarah millican, rhod gilbert, russell kane, mark watson and chris ramsey.
12 acts compete in comedy’s answer to britain’s got talent and the x-factor. each does 2 minutes, then audience judges vote on who to keep on and who to send off!
lots of laughs. compere spiky mike.


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An increasing number of organisations are investing in collaboration solutions as they can see that agility is becoming a true differentiator for business success. For this reason, collaboration or unified communications is an increasingly important investment for businesses looking for agility to improve productivity and customer responsiveness. Choosing a unified communications vendor and integration partner is a complex decision.
As a solutions provider, our team at Unifi Communications are continually evaluating the marketplace to ensure that we are providing the best possible collaboration solutions to our business customers.
There is a significant amount of detail in this report with everything from product features and functions to marketing and sales strategies covered. Gartner’s evaluation reinforces Unifi Communications’ decision to invest heavily in our Cisco expertise to allow us to provide the best possible technology to our customers.
Cisco was rated as leader for vision and execution among the participating vendors. In a related post, Tom McCafferty provides insight about the process of participating in Gartner’s analysis. As he puts it, Gartner doesn’t just “drop some dots on a chart,” but uses detailed data to assess vendors.
Cisco continually make considerable R&D investment into telephony and video. The aim is to make it reliable and available for users as they become more mobile and for organizations they move to cloud.
Cisco Spark is a cloud-based collaboration service that provides message, meet, and call capabilities delivered through Cisco partners and hosted in Cisco data centers. It’s a holistic service and mobile-first offering. It’s a complete telephony, video and web conferencing, and secure business messaging within an integrated experience centered around the messaging app.
It’s not all about the enterprise. We’ve focused more on bringing cloud- and premises-based services to midsize (and small!) organizations so that you can have the same tools and capabilities to drive business forward at the right price with the right feature set.
Cisco Spark Hybrid Services can help you connect the Cisco Cloud to on-premises investments like Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Business Edition, and even Cisco Hosted Collaboration Solution. Our goal is not only to help you extend value, but also use on premise and cloud together to drive new and better experiences.
Unifi Communications are experts in the design, installation and management of Cisco collaboration solutions and have experience of delivering successful Cisco Business Edition 6000 projects.
While midsize businesses have the same collaboration needs as their large enterprise peers, they naturally have fewer IT resources, so the solution has be easy to deploy, manage, and use.
Cisco are continually evolving and improve their offerings. BE6000 continues to get even better. The Collaboration Systems Release 11.5 build of BE6000 will feature the latest versions of their UC infrastructure applications. The updates will also include a new license option for Prime Collaboration Analytics Business, which provides a cost-effective monitoring, diagnostic and reporting option.

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an increasing number of organisations are investing in collaboration solutions as they can see that agility is becoming a true differentiator for business success. for this reason, collaboration or unified communications is an increasingly important investment for businesses looking for agility to improve productivity and customer responsiveness. choosing a unified communications vendor and integration partner is a complex decision.
as a solutions provider, our team at unifi communications are continually evaluating the marketplace to ensure that we are providing the best possible collaboration solutions to our business customers.
there is a significant amount of detail in this report with everything from product features and functions to marketing and sales strategies covered. gartner’s evaluation reinforces unifi communications’ decision to invest heavily in our cisco expertise to allow us to provide the best possible technology to our customers.
cisco was rated as leader for vision and execution among the participating vendors. in a related post, tom mccafferty provides insight about the process of participating in gartner’s analysis. as he puts it, gartner doesn’t just “drop some dots on a chart,” but uses detailed data to assess vendors.
cisco continually make considerable r&d investment into telephony and video. the aim is to make it reliable and available for users as they become more mobile and for organizations they move to cloud.
cisco spark is a cloud-based collaboration service that provides message, meet, and call capabilities delivered through cisco partners and hosted in cisco data centers. it’s a holistic service and mobile-first offering. it’s a complete telephony, video and web conferencing, and secure business messaging within an integrated experience centered around the messaging app.
it’s not all about the enterprise. we’ve focused more on bringing cloud- and premises-based services to midsize (and small!) organizations so that you can have the same tools and capabilities to drive business forward at the right price with the right feature set.
cisco spark hybrid services can help you connect the cisco cloud to on-premises investments like cisco unified communications manager, business edition, and even cisco hosted collaboration solution. our goal is not only to help you extend value, but also use on premise and cloud together to drive new and better experiences.
unifi communications are experts in the design, installation and management of cisco collaboration solutions and have experience of delivering successful cisco business edition 6000 projects.
while midsize businesses have the same collaboration needs as their large enterprise peers, they naturally have fewer it resources, so the solution has be easy to deploy, manage, and use.
cisco are continually evolving and improve their offerings. be6000 continues to get even better. the collaboration systems release 11.5 build of be6000 will feature the latest versions of their uc infrastructure applications. the updates will also include a new license option for prime collaboration analytics business, which provides a cost-effective monitoring, diagnostic and reporting option.


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In the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the Founding Fathers set out to define American freedom. But they didn’t have the last word. Since then, generations of Americans have built on this foundation, seeking to perfect our ideas of freedom.
Throughout history, Americans have defined freedom for themselves. They defend it through armed conflict, struggle with it in respect to race and citizenship, speak out for it by public protest, and unite for it on workers’ rights.
Experience four ways Americans have defined freedom. Explore eight stories within these themes, discuss freedom questions with historians, and create your own freedom collection.

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in the declaration of independence and the constitution, the founding fathers set out to define american freedom. but they didn’t have the last word. since then, generations of americans have built on this foundation, seeking to perfect our ideas of freedom.
throughout history, americans have defined freedom for themselves. they defend it through armed conflict, struggle with it in respect to race and citizenship, speak out for it by public protest, and unite for it on workers’ rights.
experience four ways americans have defined freedom. explore eight stories within these themes, discuss freedom questions with historians, and create your own freedom collection.


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So I've finished a move to Japan for a job as a translator here and I was lent a house to live in by my company. I know from my past experience as an exchange student in Japan that three-prong wall outlets are not standard and may only appear in rooms that has water pipes, like the kitchen, bathroom and toilet.
In my new house however all wall outlets are two-pronged, even in the bathroom. A very few number of wall outlets in the kitchen and bathroom (but not the toilet) has special earth outlets (bellow the normal two-pronged outlets) for connecting things like refrigerators and washing machines, but neither the washing machine nor the refrigerator are using it! The washing machine do have a green & yellow earth cable but it's just tucked in behind the washing machine on the floor and it doesn't even have cable shoe terminal in the end.
While the refrigerator doesn't seem to be grounded it is connected through a device with a big red lamp that says 警報停止 (which means "alarm stop" or something like that). I guess it could be some kind of ground fault circuit interrupter or something but I have no idea really.
The floor in the house is wooden in all rooms except the bedrooms that are covered in broadloom rugs and the bathroom and toilet that are covered in plastic mats. It's not a Japanese style house, although some things like the bathroom is quite typical Japanese with separate bathtub and shower area.
I'm a little worried that this could be dangerous, especially that the washing machine isn't grounded, it does have a plastic chassis though. Another problem is the fact that my Swedish laptop I bring with me to Japan uses a grounded plug which can't be connected to a non-grounded travel-adapter. I do have a grounded travel adapter as well but it use the three-pronged type of connector that this house totally lacks. The laptop has a plastic cover so I guess it's quite safe to use ungrounded but I'd better be safe than sorry.
Anyone that know about this kind of stuff? Any good advice is appreciated!
Can't you just connect the fridge and washing machine to the ground outlet? I would say it's probably a very good idea to do this, and I can't think of any disadvantage.
For your laptop you don't need to connect the ground plug. Some laptops have them by default on their PSUs, but I've never heard of any that needed them. My own laptop came with two separate cables for plugging into the PSU, one with the ground leg and one without. I don't know why I'd use the one with it.
For the refrigerator I can't because there is no earth cable from what I can see. For the washing machine I'll probably need a new cable shoe as it's just a loose fringe harness of copper threads. Unless you can just screw it in under the screw thingy that covers the earth outlet or something. I'll have to look into that.
For the laptop I guess it might be safe without the earth lead (Japanese laptops has a separate earth cable that comes from the PSU and they usually just leave it hanging in the air since there's most often nowhere to connect it too) but since it has a three-pronged cable going in to the PSU I'm not 100% sure. Also the only way for me to connect it is to use a modified (by cutting plastic tabs inside it) travel adapter that allows my grounded plug (type F) and converts it to a two-pronged USA/Japanese plug.
It's very rare for a laptop to need the ground even though they always make it a possibility. I'm pretty sure you are fine.
If there IS an issue (due to improper design of the laptop), you should feel a slight buzz when touching certain surfaces on the laptop while it's been turned on for a while. If you don't, I can't imagine you need to worry about it.
For the refrigerator I can't because there is no earth cable from what I can see.
Isn't there a screw terminal on the back of it? (probably with this icon) You could just find som isolated copper wire and screw it on there. That's what I did with my New Astro City cabinet, which is coincidentally Japanese hardware, so I imagine it's the standard there. If there isn't one, then it's not needed for the refridgerator.
For the washing machine I'll probably need a new cable shoe as it's just a loose fringe harness of copper threads. Unless you can just screw it in under the screw thingy that covers the earth outlet or something.
In fact, you might even want to discharge it into the ground plug before touching the uninsulated part, just to be sure! I wouldn't be surprised if this kind of thing builds up a lot of static.
For both of them, you need to put the stranded copper cable under the screw. This is how appliances work in Japan. The cable is either green or yellow/green.
If there is none for the fridge near the outlet it would be not normal. In that case I would ask the landlord about it.
Thank you both for all advices.
I took a closer look and it's a screw with a plastic head that says アース (earth) in front of a metal plate. So it's just a matter of screwing the metal plate on the fringe. No need for a cable shoe.
The refrigerator though really doesn't have an earth cable. It does have two really short green & yellow cables connecting something on the backside of it to the chassis but there are none going out of it that can be used to connect to the earth outlet. OK I will ask my landlord about it.
When I asked they said that washing machines should be grounded or it could be dangerous (they had no explanation why earth wasn't connected when I moved in though), but they weren't sure about the refrigerator. Not sure what to do about that one.
I also noticed that the microwave oven has a green & yellow earth cable hanging loose. There are no earth outlet anywhere near it. I could move it to another spot closer to the fridge so that it can use one of those. But I heard it can be dangerous to have grounded and ungrounded devices near each other if you touch them both and your body becomes the bridge to the ground for the ungrounded one.
Another thing I wonder about, desktop computers often have a metal chassis and high power, should they be grounded in a house like this? I didn't bring my desktop computer to Japan but it may be good to know.
But I heard it can be dangerous to have grounded and ungrounded devices near each other if you touch them both and your body becomes the bridge to the ground for the ungrounded one.
Yes, if the chassi of the ungrounded device is/gets electric, then this is dangerous. Avoid! Just to be sure/safe.
I've felt the current in the casing of a number of devices - fridges, metallic lampshades, computers (including both desktops and laptops). It is generally more perceptible if you stroke the surface slowly - Then you might feel a stronger 50/60hz buzz/tingle. (warning: this method is however of course not a guaranteed way to rule out if a chassi is electrified or not, and i've found that people are differently susceptible to this sensation).
Old AT computers lead the full voltage to the power button, with those it was crucial you used a grounded outlet. Modern ATX and so on ones only lead 3-5V to the power button, so the risk of any significant voltage going to the chassis is low. Not having grounding would mainly cause hum if you connect a mic.
I see so computers are generally quite safe.
OK this is problem then. I guess I'd just have to put the microwave in a place where it's not close to grounded devices, radiator or water pipes. In Sweden, houses built after 2000 (I think) have earth tabs in all wall outlets regardless if they are near water or not to avoid this potential problem (although that makes some certain older TVs and other devices not to be connectible in new houses). But I don't see that happening in Japan any time soon, and grounded devices are always possible to connect without the earth. This house is probably built in the 80s anyway.
I might look into getting some ground fault circuit interrupters for use with high power devices as well.

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so i've finished a move to japan for a job as a translator here and i was lent a house to live in by my company. i know from my past experience as an exchange student in japan that three-prong wall outlets are not standard and may only appear in rooms that has water pipes, like the kitchen, bathroom and toilet.
in my new house however all wall outlets are two-pronged, even in the bathroom. a very few number of wall outlets in the kitchen and bathroom (but not the toilet) has special earth outlets (bellow the normal two-pronged outlets) for connecting things like refrigerators and washing machines, but neither the washing machine nor the refrigerator are using it! the washing machine do have a green & yellow earth cable but it's just tucked in behind the washing machine on the floor and it doesn't even have cable shoe terminal in the end.
while the refrigerator doesn't seem to be grounded it is connected through a device with a big red lamp that says 警報停止 (which means "alarm stop" or something like that). i guess it could be some kind of ground fault circuit interrupter or something but i have no idea really.
the floor in the house is wooden in all rooms except the bedrooms that are covered in broadloom rugs and the bathroom and toilet that are covered in plastic mats. it's not a japanese style house, although some things like the bathroom is quite typical japanese with separate bathtub and shower area.
i'm a little worried that this could be dangerous, especially that the washing machine isn't grounded, it does have a plastic chassis though. another problem is the fact that my swedish laptop i bring with me to japan uses a grounded plug which can't be connected to a non-grounded travel-adapter. i do have a grounded travel adapter as well but it use the three-pronged type of connector that this house totally lacks. the laptop has a plastic cover so i guess it's quite safe to use ungrounded but i'd better be safe than sorry.
anyone that know about this kind of stuff? any good advice is appreciated!
can't you just connect the fridge and washing machine to the ground outlet? i would say it's probably a very good idea to do this, and i can't think of any disadvantage.
for your laptop you don't need to connect the ground plug. some laptops have them by default on their psus, but i've never heard of any that needed them. my own laptop came with two separate cables for plugging into the psu, one with the ground leg and one without. i don't know why i'd use the one with it.
for the refrigerator i can't because there is no earth cable from what i can see. for the washing machine i'll probably need a new cable shoe as it's just a loose fringe harness of copper threads. unless you can just screw it in under the screw thingy that covers the earth outlet or something. i'll have to look into that.
for the laptop i guess it might be safe without the earth lead (japanese laptops has a separate earth cable that comes from the psu and they usually just leave it hanging in the air since there's most often nowhere to connect it too) but since it has a three-pronged cable going in to the psu i'm not 100% sure. also the only way for me to connect it is to use a modified (by cutting plastic tabs inside it) travel adapter that allows my grounded plug (type f) and converts it to a two-pronged usa/japanese plug.
it's very rare for a laptop to need the ground even though they always make it a possibility. i'm pretty sure you are fine.
if there is an issue (due to improper design of the laptop), you should feel a slight buzz when touching certain surfaces on the laptop while it's been turned on for a while. if you don't, i can't imagine you need to worry about it.
for the refrigerator i can't because there is no earth cable from what i can see.
isn't there a screw terminal on the back of it? (probably with this icon) you could just find som isolated copper wire and screw it on there. that's what i did with my new astro city cabinet, which is coincidentally japanese hardware, so i imagine it's the standard there. if there isn't one, then it's not needed for the refridgerator.
for the washing machine i'll probably need a new cable shoe as it's just a loose fringe harness of copper threads. unless you can just screw it in under the screw thingy that covers the earth outlet or something.
in fact, you might even want to discharge it into the ground plug before touching the uninsulated part, just to be sure! i wouldn't be surprised if this kind of thing builds up a lot of static.
for both of them, you need to put the stranded copper cable under the screw. this is how appliances work in japan. the cable is either green or yellow/green.
if there is none for the fridge near the outlet it would be not normal. in that case i would ask the landlord about it.
thank you both for all advices.
i took a closer look and it's a screw with a plastic head that says アース (earth) in front of a metal plate. so it's just a matter of screwing the metal plate on the fringe. no need for a cable shoe.
the refrigerator though really doesn't have an earth cable. it does have two really short green & yellow cables connecting something on the backside of it to the chassis but there are none going out of it that can be used to connect to the earth outlet. ok i will ask my landlord about it.
when i asked they said that washing machines should be grounded or it could be dangerous (they had no explanation why earth wasn't connected when i moved in though), but they weren't sure about the refrigerator. not sure what to do about that one.
i also noticed that the microwave oven has a green & yellow earth cable hanging loose. there are no earth outlet anywhere near it. i could move it to another spot closer to the fridge so that it can use one of those. but i heard it can be dangerous to have grounded and ungrounded devices near each other if you touch them both and your body becomes the bridge to the ground for the ungrounded one.
another thing i wonder about, desktop computers often have a metal chassis and high power, should they be grounded in a house like this? i didn't bring my desktop computer to japan but it may be good to know.
but i heard it can be dangerous to have grounded and ungrounded devices near each other if you touch them both and your body becomes the bridge to the ground for the ungrounded one.
yes, if the chassi of the ungrounded device is/gets electric, then this is dangerous. avoid! just to be sure/safe.
i've felt the current in the casing of a number of devices - fridges, metallic lampshades, computers (including both desktops and laptops). it is generally more perceptible if you stroke the surface slowly - then you might feel a stronger 50/60hz buzz/tingle. (warning: this method is however of course not a guaranteed way to rule out if a chassi is electrified or not, and i've found that people are differently susceptible to this sensation).
old at computers lead the full voltage to the power button, with those it was crucial you used a grounded outlet. modern atx and so on ones only lead 3-5v to the power button, so the risk of any significant voltage going to the chassis is low. not having grounding would mainly cause hum if you connect a mic.
i see so computers are generally quite safe.
ok this is problem then. i guess i'd just have to put the microwave in a place where it's not close to grounded devices, radiator or water pipes. in sweden, houses built after 2000 (i think) have earth tabs in all wall outlets regardless if they are near water or not to avoid this potential problem (although that makes some certain older tvs and other devices not to be connectible in new houses). but i don't see that happening in japan any time soon, and grounded devices are always possible to connect without the earth. this house is probably built in the 80s anyway.
i might look into getting some ground fault circuit interrupters for use with high power devices as well.


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Raiders are signing fullback Ryan Yurachek to the practice squad, per source.
Quigley has a career average of 44.1 yards (38.9 net) per punt, landed a career-high 29 inside the 20 in 2017 and started 16 games for the Vikings last season. Wile has a career average of 46.1 (43.0) per punt and has landed two inside the 20 in a relatively small sample size of 12 career punts for the Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons in 2016.
Quigley has booted 330 career punts while playing for the Chicago Bears, Jets, Cardinals and Vikings since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2012 out of Boston College.
Henderson saw action in the Broncos’ backfield in the final two games of the 2017 season and finished his rookie year with 13 yards rushing on seven carries, 36 yards on two receptions and one touchdown.
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RB De’Angelo Henderson signing to the #Jets practice squad after getting waived by #Broncos, source says.
“Welp it’s been real Broncos Country,” Henderson tweeted, ending with a peace sign emoji, Saturday afternoon.
Yurachek was cut by the Raiders on Saturday after playing for the team in the preseason.
Several other players with Grand Strand ties made NFL rosters. Carvers Bay product Clayton Geathers (safety, Indianapolis Colts), CCU alumnus Denzel Rice (cornerback, Cleveland Browns) and former Chanticleer Josh Norman (cornerback, Washington Redskins) made their respective 53-man rosters.
The Dallas Cowboys have picked up the fifth-year option on Ezekiel Elliott's rookie contract, keeping the star running back with the club at least through 2020.

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raiders are signing fullback ryan yurachek to the practice squad, per source.
quigley has a career average of 44.1 yards (38.9 net) per punt, landed a career-high 29 inside the 20 in 2017 and started 16 games for the vikings last season. wile has a career average of 46.1 (43.0) per punt and has landed two inside the 20 in a relatively small sample size of 12 career punts for the arizona cardinals and atlanta falcons in 2016.
quigley has booted 330 career punts while playing for the chicago bears, jets, cardinals and vikings since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2012 out of boston college.
henderson saw action in the broncos’ backfield in the final two games of the 2017 season and finished his rookie year with 13 yards rushing on seven carries, 36 yards on two receptions and one touchdown.
my ig is back up and running. wanted to see where my career was gonna take me. happy to say i’m apart of the new york jets origination. grateful for this new opportunity and and fresh start!!
rb de’angelo henderson signing to the #jets practice squad after getting waived by #broncos, source says.
“welp it’s been real broncos country,” henderson tweeted, ending with a peace sign emoji, saturday afternoon.
yurachek was cut by the raiders on saturday after playing for the team in the preseason.
several other players with grand strand ties made nfl rosters. carvers bay product clayton geathers (safety, indianapolis colts), ccu alumnus denzel rice (cornerback, cleveland browns) and former chanticleer josh norman (cornerback, washington redskins) made their respective 53-man rosters.
the dallas cowboys have picked up the fifth-year option on ezekiel elliott's rookie contract, keeping the star running back with the club at least through 2020.