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Courmayeur's location at the foot of the highest mountain in Western Europe, Mont Blanc (or Monte Bianco as it is called when viewed from the Italian side) ensures incredible skiing and breath-taking scenery for anyone visiting this enchanting old village.
It is widely known as one of the mountaineering and off-piste capitals of the Alps, however there is enough groomed skiing to entertain more intermediate level skiers, (although it is more suited to a weekend ski break than a full week).
The resort claims to offer 100km of runs, but really only have of this is pisted - the pistes they do have are mostly blue and red with only a couple of blacks. Intermediates looking to push themselves would be best advised to book a guide and try some of the gentle off-piste which Courmayeur offers such as the 24km Vallee Blanche which runs all the way to Chamonix and can be enjoyed by intermediate level skiers.
This written guide will stick to the pistes, however for those looking to move onto the whole mountain or just to progress their skiing, we can suggest and book many great real-life ski guides and instructors who will ensure you get the most out your Courmayeur ski trip.
This day enjoying the slopes of Courmayeur follows the sun, starting with the open bowls of the North East facing Checrouit area.
The Courmayeur cable car at 1224 metres in the heart of the village is the first step on your journey up the flanks of Mont Blanc. Then a short walk across the snow and up the Checrouit gondola, bringing you to Col Checrouit at 2256 metres. There is no better place to enjoy spectacular views of the Aosta Valley first thing in the morning, and the skiing's not bad either. The red Checrouit run back down under the gondola to Plan Checrouit is wide open, so you have lots of space and the necessary peripheral vision to get some first run speed, and get some blood flowing in the legs.
You may find yourself wanting to lap the Checrouit gondola a few more times, and we would be right behind you, however if you are looking to push on, take the Maison Vieille chairlift to play on the Stadio Slalom run - blast through the gates and feel like a pro. Taking the Aretu chair from halfway down will allow you to pay a visit to the snowpark. A variety of jump sizes mean newbie freestylers and experienced jibbers can have fun side by side, and the 15 metre by 15 metre air bag allows progressing freeriders to learn some new tricks in (relative) safety. Again you have the option of lapping these runs multiple times to get all you can out of the different lines of descent this side of the mountain offers.
From the Col Checrouit take the Youla cable car right up to the top of the Cresta Youla at 2624 metres and enjoy the resort's highest piste, the Youla, and explore a different route down to Plan Checrouit on the Aretu piste.
Now it is surely time to partake in one of Courmayeur's most noteworthy features - the abundance of amazing and great value cuisine. Skiing in Italy really does offer another dimension when it comes to piste-side dining, and those who have not visited the Aosta Valley's ski resorts before will be bowled over by how readily available incredible quality lunches are.
In Plan Checrouit, Refugio Christiania is known for its low cost yet high quality original pizzas, which include mini deep-fried pizzas oozing with local cheese.
Alternatively Maison Vieille is Courmayeur dining through and through - traditional food, in a secluded shepherds' cabin on the mountainside, coming complete with stereotypically cheerful and doting Italian service.
Thanks to long cable car hours, both of these are open for lunch as well as dinner if you can't fit them in during the day. To visit Maison Vieille at night the restaurant's snowmobile collects you from Plan Checrouit making it a completely immersive experience.
Many of you may be quite content to call it a day after dining in any of Courmayeur's fantastic eateries, but for those who reluctantly layer back up and drag themselves away from the luncheon table… We carry on the ski day by taking the Checrouit gondola back up, but this time heading to skiers left to spend the afternoon exploring the tree lined slopes above Val Veny.
Firstly take the Lazey red down to the Plan de la Gabba chair, which transports you up to enjoy the Gabba piste and the Comba Moretta. High runs, which often means great snow, even with their sunny aspect.
You will want to take the International piste, for a taste of Courmayeur's other noteworthy export aside from the food and the powder - downhill racing. The World Cup stops here every season for this amazing long descent through craggy Aosta scenery, and it simply has to be ticked off before you leave.
Taking the Bertolini chair back up will afford you not only a welcome sit down, but also a chance to take on a black run, one of the resort's more challenging pisted routes. Rocce Bianche takes you down some tough terrain, but allows access to the blues around Val Veny, which you can ride down to Zerotta, and keep enjoying for as long as your legs hold out.
At the end of the day you have the option to ski back over to Plan Checrouit, or lift down into Entreves and take the bus back into Courmayeur village.

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courmayeur's location at the foot of the highest mountain in western europe, mont blanc (or monte bianco as it is called when viewed from the italian side) ensures incredible skiing and breath-taking scenery for anyone visiting this enchanting old village.
it is widely known as one of the mountaineering and off-piste capitals of the alps, however there is enough groomed skiing to entertain more intermediate level skiers, (although it is more suited to a weekend ski break than a full week).
the resort claims to offer 100km of runs, but really only have of this is pisted - the pistes they do have are mostly blue and red with only a couple of blacks. intermediates looking to push themselves would be best advised to book a guide and try some of the gentle off-piste which courmayeur offers such as the 24km vallee blanche which runs all the way to chamonix and can be enjoyed by intermediate level skiers.
this written guide will stick to the pistes, however for those looking to move onto the whole mountain or just to progress their skiing, we can suggest and book many great real-life ski guides and instructors who will ensure you get the most out your courmayeur ski trip.
this day enjoying the slopes of courmayeur follows the sun, starting with the open bowls of the north east facing checrouit area.
the courmayeur cable car at 1224 metres in the heart of the village is the first step on your journey up the flanks of mont blanc. then a short walk across the snow and up the checrouit gondola, bringing you to col checrouit at 2256 metres. there is no better place to enjoy spectacular views of the aosta valley first thing in the morning, and the skiing's not bad either. the red checrouit run back down under the gondola to plan checrouit is wide open, so you have lots of space and the necessary peripheral vision to get some first run speed, and get some blood flowing in the legs.
you may find yourself wanting to lap the checrouit gondola a few more times, and we would be right behind you, however if you are looking to push on, take the maison vieille chairlift to play on the stadio slalom run - blast through the gates and feel like a pro. taking the aretu chair from halfway down will allow you to pay a visit to the snowpark. a variety of jump sizes mean newbie freestylers and experienced jibbers can have fun side by side, and the 15 metre by 15 metre air bag allows progressing freeriders to learn some new tricks in (relative) safety. again you have the option of lapping these runs multiple times to get all you can out of the different lines of descent this side of the mountain offers.
from the col checrouit take the youla cable car right up to the top of the cresta youla at 2624 metres and enjoy the resort's highest piste, the youla, and explore a different route down to plan checrouit on the aretu piste.
now it is surely time to partake in one of courmayeur's most noteworthy features - the abundance of amazing and great value cuisine. skiing in italy really does offer another dimension when it comes to piste-side dining, and those who have not visited the aosta valley's ski resorts before will be bowled over by how readily available incredible quality lunches are.
in plan checrouit, refugio christiania is known for its low cost yet high quality original pizzas, which include mini deep-fried pizzas oozing with local cheese.
alternatively maison vieille is courmayeur dining through and through - traditional food, in a secluded shepherds' cabin on the mountainside, coming complete with stereotypically cheerful and doting italian service.
thanks to long cable car hours, both of these are open for lunch as well as dinner if you can't fit them in during the day. to visit maison vieille at night the restaurant's snowmobile collects you from plan checrouit making it a completely immersive experience.
many of you may be quite content to call it a day after dining in any of courmayeur's fantastic eateries, but for those who reluctantly layer back up and drag themselves away from the luncheon table… we carry on the ski day by taking the checrouit gondola back up, but this time heading to skiers left to spend the afternoon exploring the tree lined slopes above val veny.
firstly take the lazey red down to the plan de la gabba chair, which transports you up to enjoy the gabba piste and the comba moretta. high runs, which often means great snow, even with their sunny aspect.
you will want to take the international piste, for a taste of courmayeur's other noteworthy export aside from the food and the powder - downhill racing. the world cup stops here every season for this amazing long descent through craggy aosta scenery, and it simply has to be ticked off before you leave.
taking the bertolini chair back up will afford you not only a welcome sit down, but also a chance to take on a black run, one of the resort's more challenging pisted routes. rocce bianche takes you down some tough terrain, but allows access to the blues around val veny, which you can ride down to zerotta, and keep enjoying for as long as your legs hold out.
at the end of the day you have the option to ski back over to plan checrouit, or lift down into entreves and take the bus back into courmayeur village.


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This Sugar Free Coffee Cheesecake recipe is made low carb, with a gluten free and nut free pie crust and it’s keto and sugar free down to the chocolate syrup on top!
Hands down one of the BEST cheesecakes you will ever have made sugar free!
Combining coffee and cream cheese makes for a wining combo in my book! Two of my favorite ingredients create the ultimate summer time dessert, not to forget to mention the best fact of all, NO BAKE !!! Even if you may not be a coffee drinker, you will absolutely love the flavors in this easy coffee cheesecake recipe!
Do you ever get parent guilt? Parent guilt occurs when work, obligations, schedules, deadlines, etc get in the way of being, doing, participating in EVERYTHING the kids are involved in.
It certainly doesn’t occur often as I’m pretty much with my kids 24/7 since we home school and I take them to most or almost all of their after school and weekend activities they are involved with.
But now it’s summer and school is out. So I have some parental guilt today.
My kids are at day camp for cub scouts this week. My oldest two are volunteers and my youngest is a participant. And I volunteered the entire week rain or shine as I have done for the last 7 years since my oldest was in cub scouts. Currently I am home alone without all three kiddies with me. Just quietly writing/working away to get some posts done and deadlines complete before we head to Florida for a family vacation in a few days.
Compromising had to happen. I needed just one day off this week to get ready for a full week, kind of unplugged for Florida. I can not be completely unplugged yet for vacation, but most things will be scheduled and I won’t be glued to my phone either.
SO why in the world should I feel any guilt at all, I mean I’m working, not sitting around enjoying this cheesecake and watching talk shows or anything. But if I had a piece left of this cake I might have been tempted to kick my feet up for at least a short break.
There’s none left of this of course. I made this for a family party and it was vanished in minutes! Even family members who share they don’t like recipes that have crusts, fell in love with this crust and cheesecake.
Place coconut and sunflower seeds into food processor and blend until ground well.
Add the rest of the crust ingredients into food processor and process until smooth.
Press crust mixture with hands onto the bottom of an 8 inch spring form pan. Set aside.
Pour hot brewed coffee into a bowl or cup.
Pour in gelatin and stir until dissolved. Set aside to come to room temperature.
Add cream cheese into a stand mixer and blend on high until smooth.
Add the cooled coffee and gelatin, extract, stevia and salt. Blend on high until incorporated.
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and blend on high until mixture looks whipped and thickened about 5 minutes.
Pour onto crust in pan.
Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve melt chocolate and coconut oil in a small microwavable bowl for 30 seconds, stir till smooth then pour over cheesecake.
This recipe was first published in July 2015 and updated with video in August 2018.
Brenda, I am in my 50’s, and my kids are now 22 and 19, both college students, at home this summer for an internship and a job. It’s different having them both home, after finally getting used to having them away. We are a close family, and I love it, but it sure is busy around here again! Lots of dishes, and stuff around.
Guilt, of course is self-imposed. You are a very involved mom, it sounds like, and we all are better at everything we do, if we allow ourselves the chance to recharge our own batteries. I was a stay home mom and did so much with and for my kids and husband. If I didn’t take some personal quiet time regularly, I would fine that I was not feeling fully present mentally, when I was present physically, when playing with, reading to, or doing other things with my kids. I realized there’s no point of being there physically, if I couldn’t put my to-do list out of my mind and fully give of myself. I also tended to get a little crabby at times. Not pretty. Not fair to anyone.
Have a piece of cheesecake, cup of coffee, or anything, and sit with your feet up! Get up earlier than everyone, (that’s what I did, I am a morning person), or else stay up late, if that’s your gig. I tried for DAILY, I am one who needs my quiet time.
This cake looks amazing, by the way!
You are right, guilt is self imposed and alone, personal time is much needed, at least for my sanity anyway! Thanks for sharing!!
I would think that switch of almond flour would work just fine in place of sunflowers. I can’t use it since my younest has a tree nut allergy. I can’t say whether or not the coconut would work in a blender since it might become more like coconut butter but I guess it’s worth a shot. Thanks!
I am not diabetic but I believe the lower a serving is in carbs the better off you won’t have issues with it spiking your blood sugar. This is very low in carbs but please check with you doctor for how many carbs a day you should be having.
How much gelatin is that? I don’t use packets, but a canister of gelatin and need to use a measuring spoon?
Can I use Zantam powder instead of Gelatin? As we don’t eat gelatins.
I’m not sure what Zantam powder is, I’ve not hear of it. If it get gel up as gelatin would then yes.
I’m getting closer and closer to 70 and have 4 grown “kids”. The guilt never leaves and as others say, it is self imposed. Guilt is just part of good parenting., perhaps keeping us in check. Believe me when I say the kids don’t care. They are busy being kids and they love us. And some day if you tell them about your guilt they will tell you that you shouldn’t have felt that way because you were the best. And then the cycle will continue as they develop their own guilt!
That’s awseome news, thank you for sharing!
Since I am LDS (Mormon) & we don’t drink coffee or tea, I think I’ll try a flavor of an acceptable/favorite herbal tea….I love cheesecake & I think with the right flavor it will be yummy!!!
This is not actually “sugar free.” The Lindt bar has sugar. If you leave off the topping, you should be good to go.
This cheesecake sounds awesome, however, I don’t like shredded coconut. What do you think I can substitute for the coconut?
I would also like to know what a good sub for coconut would be.
Maybe chopped nuts, really fine.
Hello! This looks amazing! I am wanting to try it, but am wondering if this can be made with baking Stevia instead of Swerve. Do you have advice?
I haven’t tried it with a stevia baking blend but if it’s supposed to be equal one for one in baking like sugar I would say it’s probably a lot more sweet than Swerve. So I’d use half the amount I used for the Swerve in the crust but taste it after you blend it and see if you need more. In the filling, if you are removing the liquid stevia then I would try just 1/2 cup of your baking blend and again taste it after you mix it in. Always easier to increase sweetness, much harder to take it away once added.
I am Paleo. What can be replaced for the cream cheese?
Can I use I regular pie pan or does it HAVE to be the spring form pan?
You can make this in a regular pie plate, sure.
Can I omit the sunflower seeds and shredded coconut? If I want to make this a classic cheesecake, can I omit the brewed hot coffe and coffee extract and will it be baked alright? Also, can I use vanilla extract instead of vanilla liquid stevia since I can’t find that ingredient here? Thanks in advance, I can’t wait to make it.
Vanilla extract is not a sweetener like vanilla liquid stevia so they can not be subbed for each other, you need to get a sweetener you prefer using at least 1/2 cup worth. As far as the crust ingredients you need to find another crust rather than omit all of the ingredients in the crust recipe here. Go to the search bar and type in pie crust which will give you some other options. You could leave out the coffee and coffee extract without issue.
I made this the other day and it turned out great! I didn’t really like the aftertaste of the coffee extract I used though, so I bought some coffee liquer and will try that next time. YUM!
I had to post…I absolutely love your recipes! Having said that this recipe was the most spectacular fail for me 🙂 It never ‘whipped’ up as it was supposed to. I whipped and I whipped – I had the liquid EVERYWHERE. I got out my big standalone mixer and set to its highest setting and left it while I set about cleaning my kitchen. 1/2 an hour later it was still liquid! I thought, okay maybe that’s what it’s supposed to do so I poured it into the prepared crust and it began to leak out of that all over my newly cleaned counter 🙂 Into the bin it all went. I really do love your recipes and I’m sure it’s my fault – but this was a first for me and I just had to ‘vent’.
Can I sub Sugar Free chocolate Chips for the 85% dark chocolate, or maybe unsweetened baker’s chocolate?
Thanks! What about using Splenda instead of Swerve? since it’s no-bake.
You can use any sweetener you prefer, you’ll just have to taste and adjust to decide how sweet you want it. Swerve is much less sweet than any other sugar free sweetener so you probably should reduce the amount if using something else.
Any ideas for swapping out the gelatin? Thank you!
Dairy Free here, so I’d use df cream cheese, my question – can full fat coconut milk be used in place of the heavy whipping cream?
That would probably work but make sure to whip the coconut cream really well.
This cheesecake is AMAZING!!! Made this for our Galentine’s celebration at work. Lots of folks asking for the recipe.
I did modify a tad. Made a crust with almond flour, pecans, monkfruit sweetener, and butter.
And for the filling, I used monkfruit sweetener instead of stevia.
This was extremely creamy and so much fun to eat! Thank you for sharing this!

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this sugar free coffee cheesecake recipe is made low carb, with a gluten free and nut free pie crust and it’s keto and sugar free down to the chocolate syrup on top!
hands down one of the best cheesecakes you will ever have made sugar free!
combining coffee and cream cheese makes for a wining combo in my book! two of my favorite ingredients create the ultimate summer time dessert, not to forget to mention the best fact of all, no bake !!! even if you may not be a coffee drinker, you will absolutely love the flavors in this easy coffee cheesecake recipe!
do you ever get parent guilt? parent guilt occurs when work, obligations, schedules, deadlines, etc get in the way of being, doing, participating in everything the kids are involved in.
it certainly doesn’t occur often as i’m pretty much with my kids 24/7 since we home school and i take them to most or almost all of their after school and weekend activities they are involved with.
but now it’s summer and school is out. so i have some parental guilt today.
my kids are at day camp for cub scouts this week. my oldest two are volunteers and my youngest is a participant. and i volunteered the entire week rain or shine as i have done for the last 7 years since my oldest was in cub scouts. currently i am home alone without all three kiddies with me. just quietly writing/working away to get some posts done and deadlines complete before we head to florida for a family vacation in a few days.
compromising had to happen. i needed just one day off this week to get ready for a full week, kind of unplugged for florida. i can not be completely unplugged yet for vacation, but most things will be scheduled and i won’t be glued to my phone either.
so why in the world should i feel any guilt at all, i mean i’m working, not sitting around enjoying this cheesecake and watching talk shows or anything. but if i had a piece left of this cake i might have been tempted to kick my feet up for at least a short break.
there’s none left of this of course. i made this for a family party and it was vanished in minutes! even family members who share they don’t like recipes that have crusts, fell in love with this crust and cheesecake.
place coconut and sunflower seeds into food processor and blend until ground well.
add the rest of the crust ingredients into food processor and process until smooth.
press crust mixture with hands onto the bottom of an 8 inch spring form pan. set aside.
pour hot brewed coffee into a bowl or cup.
pour in gelatin and stir until dissolved. set aside to come to room temperature.
add cream cheese into a stand mixer and blend on high until smooth.
add the cooled coffee and gelatin, extract, stevia and salt. blend on high until incorporated.
pour in the heavy whipping cream and blend on high until mixture looks whipped and thickened about 5 minutes.
pour onto crust in pan.
refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
when ready to serve melt chocolate and coconut oil in a small microwavable bowl for 30 seconds, stir till smooth then pour over cheesecake.
this recipe was first published in july 2015 and updated with video in august 2018.
brenda, i am in my 50’s, and my kids are now 22 and 19, both college students, at home this summer for an internship and a job. it’s different having them both home, after finally getting used to having them away. we are a close family, and i love it, but it sure is busy around here again! lots of dishes, and stuff around.
guilt, of course is self-imposed. you are a very involved mom, it sounds like, and we all are better at everything we do, if we allow ourselves the chance to recharge our own batteries. i was a stay home mom and did so much with and for my kids and husband. if i didn’t take some personal quiet time regularly, i would fine that i was not feeling fully present mentally, when i was present physically, when playing with, reading to, or doing other things with my kids. i realized there’s no point of being there physically, if i couldn’t put my to-do list out of my mind and fully give of myself. i also tended to get a little crabby at times. not pretty. not fair to anyone.
have a piece of cheesecake, cup of coffee, or anything, and sit with your feet up! get up earlier than everyone, (that’s what i did, i am a morning person), or else stay up late, if that’s your gig. i tried for daily, i am one who needs my quiet time.
this cake looks amazing, by the way!
you are right, guilt is self imposed and alone, personal time is much needed, at least for my sanity anyway! thanks for sharing!!
i would think that switch of almond flour would work just fine in place of sunflowers. i can’t use it since my younest has a tree nut allergy. i can’t say whether or not the coconut would work in a blender since it might become more like coconut butter but i guess it’s worth a shot. thanks!
i am not diabetic but i believe the lower a serving is in carbs the better off you won’t have issues with it spiking your blood sugar. this is very low in carbs but please check with you doctor for how many carbs a day you should be having.
how much gelatin is that? i don’t use packets, but a canister of gelatin and need to use a measuring spoon?
can i use zantam powder instead of gelatin? as we don’t eat gelatins.
i’m not sure what zantam powder is, i’ve not hear of it. if it get gel up as gelatin would then yes.
i’m getting closer and closer to 70 and have 4 grown “kids”. the guilt never leaves and as others say, it is self imposed. guilt is just part of good parenting., perhaps keeping us in check. believe me when i say the kids don’t care. they are busy being kids and they love us. and some day if you tell them about your guilt they will tell you that you shouldn’t have felt that way because you were the best. and then the cycle will continue as they develop their own guilt!
that’s awseome news, thank you for sharing!
since i am lds (mormon) & we don’t drink coffee or tea, i think i’ll try a flavor of an acceptable/favorite herbal tea….i love cheesecake & i think with the right flavor it will be yummy!!!
this is not actually “sugar free.” the lindt bar has sugar. if you leave off the topping, you should be good to go.
this cheesecake sounds awesome, however, i don’t like shredded coconut. what do you think i can substitute for the coconut?
i would also like to know what a good sub for coconut would be.
maybe chopped nuts, really fine.
hello! this looks amazing! i am wanting to try it, but am wondering if this can be made with baking stevia instead of swerve. do you have advice?
i haven’t tried it with a stevia baking blend but if it’s supposed to be equal one for one in baking like sugar i would say it’s probably a lot more sweet than swerve. so i’d use half the amount i used for the swerve in the crust but taste it after you blend it and see if you need more. in the filling, if you are removing the liquid stevia then i would try just 1/2 cup of your baking blend and again taste it after you mix it in. always easier to increase sweetness, much harder to take it away once added.
i am paleo. what can be replaced for the cream cheese?
can i use i regular pie pan or does it have to be the spring form pan?
you can make this in a regular pie plate, sure.
can i omit the sunflower seeds and shredded coconut? if i want to make this a classic cheesecake, can i omit the brewed hot coffe and coffee extract and will it be baked alright? also, can i use vanilla extract instead of vanilla liquid stevia since i can’t find that ingredient here? thanks in advance, i can’t wait to make it.
vanilla extract is not a sweetener like vanilla liquid stevia so they can not be subbed for each other, you need to get a sweetener you prefer using at least 1/2 cup worth. as far as the crust ingredients you need to find another crust rather than omit all of the ingredients in the crust recipe here. go to the search bar and type in pie crust which will give you some other options. you could leave out the coffee and coffee extract without issue.
i made this the other day and it turned out great! i didn’t really like the aftertaste of the coffee extract i used though, so i bought some coffee liquer and will try that next time. yum!
i had to post…i absolutely love your recipes! having said that this recipe was the most spectacular fail for me 🙂 it never ‘whipped’ up as it was supposed to. i whipped and i whipped – i had the liquid everywhere. i got out my big standalone mixer and set to its highest setting and left it while i set about cleaning my kitchen. 1/2 an hour later it was still liquid! i thought, okay maybe that’s what it’s supposed to do so i poured it into the prepared crust and it began to leak out of that all over my newly cleaned counter 🙂 into the bin it all went. i really do love your recipes and i’m sure it’s my fault – but this was a first for me and i just had to ‘vent’.
can i sub sugar free chocolate chips for the 85% dark chocolate, or maybe unsweetened baker’s chocolate?
thanks! what about using splenda instead of swerve? since it’s no-bake.
you can use any sweetener you prefer, you’ll just have to taste and adjust to decide how sweet you want it. swerve is much less sweet than any other sugar free sweetener so you probably should reduce the amount if using something else.
any ideas for swapping out the gelatin? thank you!
dairy free here, so i’d use df cream cheese, my question – can full fat coconut milk be used in place of the heavy whipping cream?
that would probably work but make sure to whip the coconut cream really well.
this cheesecake is amazing!!! made this for our galentine’s celebration at work. lots of folks asking for the recipe.
i did modify a tad. made a crust with almond flour, pecans, monkfruit sweetener, and butter.
and for the filling, i used monkfruit sweetener instead of stevia.
this was extremely creamy and so much fun to eat! thank you for sharing this!


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I am going to do exactly the same, Way too much bloating for me !
I've experienced bloating for the first time this week! Mainly the chick peas and cauliflower. I've always been fine with wheat etc so came as a bit of a shock. I am persisting though!

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i am going to do exactly the same, way too much bloating for me !
i've experienced bloating for the first time this week! mainly the chick peas and cauliflower. i've always been fine with wheat etc so came as a bit of a shock. i am persisting though!


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30.05.2018. 14:00-17:00. Conference hall №1.
Statistics: •2015 – 116 visitors. •2016 – 103 visitors. •2017 – 132 visitors.
Work formats: Reports. Presentations. Panel discussions. Questions and answers.
Work languages (without translation): Ukrainian, Russian, English.
Speaker: Sergiy Boyko, founder, director, Independent Rating Agency “Big Data Ua”.
• The Future of DTH: is it a new start?
To join the discussion were invited the representatives of satellite operators; media groups “1+1 media, Inter Media Group, “Star Light Media, ” Media Group Ukraine”; TV channels; Providers of pay TV; National Council of Ukraine on television and radio broadcasting; other branch organizations.

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30.05.2018. 14:00-17:00. conference hall №1.
statistics: •2015 – 116 visitors. •2016 – 103 visitors. •2017 – 132 visitors.
work formats: reports. presentations. panel discussions. questions and answers.
work languages (without translation): ukrainian, russian, english.
speaker: sergiy boyko, founder, director, independent rating agency “big data ua”.
• the future of dth: is it a new start?
to join the discussion were invited the representatives of satellite operators; media groups “1+1 media, inter media group, “star light media, ” media group ukraine”; tv channels; providers of pay tv; national council of ukraine on television and radio broadcasting; other branch organizations.


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For many of us, sleep is the only time when we are able to let go, rest and forget for a while our cares and responsibilities. When our sleep is troubled in some way, it can be a very painful experience. Often we develop anxiety and even strong fear around bedtime or even during the day when we think about the night ahead. This can lead us to develop negative sleep habits.
No matter the cause of your particular sleep problem, hypnosis: guided visualization and suggestions for sleeping deeply can lead you toward better sleep. This recording can help you practice falling asleep more easily and staying asleep. Please contact me with any questions about your sleep and this hypnotherapy Mp3. Sleep well!

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are you having trouble sleeping? do you find yourself thinking or worrying when it’s time to sleep? do you fall asleep quickly but then wake much earlier than you’d like? or does it take you a long time to fall asleep? what would it be like to experience a complete sleep every night?
for many of us, sleep is the only time when we are able to let go, rest and forget for a while our cares and responsibilities. when our sleep is troubled in some way, it can be a very painful experience. often we develop anxiety and even strong fear around bedtime or even during the day when we think about the night ahead. this can lead us to develop negative sleep habits.
no matter the cause of your particular sleep problem, hypnosis: guided visualization and suggestions for sleeping deeply can lead you toward better sleep. this recording can help you practice falling asleep more easily and staying asleep. please contact me with any questions about your sleep and this hypnotherapy mp3. sleep well!


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I'm not sure when you plan to visit, but I can help you out with current pricing!
As of August 2011, breakfast at Chef Mickey's was $35.14 for an adult and $19.16 for a child under 10.
Dinner is currently priced at $40.46 for an adult and $20.23 for a child.
Those prices include tax, but do not include the 18% gratuity that will be added onto your bill.

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i'm not sure when you plan to visit, but i can help you out with current pricing!
as of august 2011, breakfast at chef mickey's was $35.14 for an adult and $19.16 for a child under 10.
dinner is currently priced at $40.46 for an adult and $20.23 for a child.
those prices include tax, but do not include the 18% gratuity that will be added onto your bill.


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1. Eric Hunley aka "Hampton Runner" first reviewed our yellow vest in November 2014 and discussed the things he liked about it such as the intuitive clasps and the super adjustable straps. As an additional dose of inspiration, here's an anecdote about his journey: Eric once weighed 283 lbs last 2012, he changed his life because of running. He became healthier and looked better than ever. He does reviews and hosts a variety of other relevant tips on his website. Check out his review again.
2. Runner and mother of two, Jill Conyers next featured our Tuvizo Reflective Vest in her 2014 Christmas Gift Guide and Giveaway for fitness enthusiasts in December. On her website, she shares tips not just for runners but for all fitness enthusiasts ranging from running to gadgets you can play about with in your kitchen. She is both a trainer and a fitness ambassador. You can still check out her giveaway list and perhaps you can find a thing or two you can't live without!
3. Raina Raka "Small Town Runner" also reviewed our product in December receiving much attention on social media, especially Twitter and Google+. She went above and beyond letting her followers know about our product not just on her blog but also on her social feed. She emphasized the product's simplicity in design and believes that visibility must be aimed at for safety, hence her encouragement of frequent use of reflective vests such as ours! Based on her Twitter bio, she is a runner focused on improving her racing and training. On her website, she blogs and shares about her running experiences and it is both inspiring and fun. In case you missed it, here's her fab Tuvizo reflective vest review again.
4. On the last Tuesday of 2014, Jess@Flying Feet In Faith included our product on her recurring theme: T'n'T Tuesday blog posts. She emphasized the importance of being seen while running in the dark. She did a fun and cute review of our #pink Tuvizo Reflective Vest on her website. Aside from the review, she also shared some key safety points for all runners. Here's her T'n'T Tuesday review for you to check out. Thank you very much Eric, Jill, Raina, and Jess! We can't wait to see more memories and reviews this 2015!

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1. eric hunley aka "hampton runner" first reviewed our yellow vest in november 2014 and discussed the things he liked about it such as the intuitive clasps and the super adjustable straps. as an additional dose of inspiration, here's an anecdote about his journey: eric once weighed 283 lbs last 2012, he changed his life because of running. he became healthier and looked better than ever. he does reviews and hosts a variety of other relevant tips on his website. check out his review again.
2. runner and mother of two, jill conyers next featured our tuvizo reflective vest in her 2014 christmas gift guide and giveaway for fitness enthusiasts in december. on her website, she shares tips not just for runners but for all fitness enthusiasts ranging from running to gadgets you can play about with in your kitchen. she is both a trainer and a fitness ambassador. you can still check out her giveaway list and perhaps you can find a thing or two you can't live without!
3. raina raka "small town runner" also reviewed our product in december receiving much attention on social media, especially twitter and google+. she went above and beyond letting her followers know about our product not just on her blog but also on her social feed. she emphasized the product's simplicity in design and believes that visibility must be aimed at for safety, hence her encouragement of frequent use of reflective vests such as ours! based on her twitter bio, she is a runner focused on improving her racing and training. on her website, she blogs and shares about her running experiences and it is both inspiring and fun. in case you missed it, here's her fab tuvizo reflective vest review again.
4. on the last tuesday of 2014, jess@flying feet in faith included our product on her recurring theme: t'n't tuesday blog posts. she emphasized the importance of being seen while running in the dark. she did a fun and cute review of our #pink tuvizo reflective vest on her website. aside from the review, she also shared some key safety points for all runners. here's her t'n't tuesday review for you to check out. thank you very much eric, jill, raina, and jess! we can't wait to see more memories and reviews this 2015!


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The lion is an animal that many people feel a strong connection to. These wild cats are among the last surviving reminders of the world as it used to be: free, dangerous, and colored by the fight or flight instinct that has almost been bred out of humankind. In the wild, lions move with confidence, almost fluid in their strides. They have little to fear, as they are the true kings of the jungle.
What Message Do Lion Tattoos Portray?
First and foremost, lions represent strength and ferocity. While beautiful creatures, no one can forget that these massive cats can kill in a second’s time. For many, a highly detailed male or female lion image drawn in a realistic style is a top choice in a tattoo. Lion tattoos can be quite large, and the back, shoulder or upper arm give artists the ability to refine their work with plenty of detail and shading. Individuals who want a smaller piece of art often choose a lion head design.
Very often, lion tattoos feature an image of the animal at rest. There can be no doubt of the power and strength that these animals possess, but depicting them in repose creates a powerful message of restraint and control. The lion can strike out if and when he chooses, and does not need to present an obvious display of force in order to command one’s attention and respect. This is why so many people choose this type of tattoo to represent their inner or outer strength, courage or bravery. In ancient Chinese history, lions are viewed as an essential link between life and nature, and are often drawn within an orb. Some tattoo artists will ink certain types of flowers near the image of a lion, which serves to represent the balance of strength and fragility.
What Type of Person Chooses Lion Tattoos?
Lion art is a solid choice for individuals who want their tattoos to convey fortitude, power and virility. Because the lion is a living creature and a part of nature, these designs are timeless. Unlike a trendy design or an image of a celebrity, lions will always be recognizable as a symbol of power and strength. Tattoos are among the most personal expressions of personal beliefs and ideas. As such, those who choose lion imagery for their body art are making a strong statement about the importance of vitality, ferocity and courage.
There is something sensual in the movements of the lion, and also something spiritual. That may be why lion imagery is found in various cultures around the world, even in areas in which the Bengal or white lion does not have a natural habitat. One of the ways that humans take on the symbolic meaning of the lion is through the art of tattoo. Lion tattoos can take on many forms, and can hold a great deal of meaning for those who choose this particular type of art. Designs can be realistic, although many people choose more stylized tribal, rasta or Japanese designs. Some people even choose to use art that resembles the Lion King musical or film.
No matter the style or motif, a well-executed lion tattoo is a body art choice that is timeless, and which conveys a powerful personal message. In a world rife with overly stylized art, there is still room for a beautifully designed representation of the natural world, one that reminds us of our not-too-distant wild past. Lions allow us to express that side of ourselves, which is why so many people integrate lion imagery into their body art plans.

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the lion is an animal that many people feel a strong connection to. these wild cats are among the last surviving reminders of the world as it used to be: free, dangerous, and colored by the fight or flight instinct that has almost been bred out of humankind. in the wild, lions move with confidence, almost fluid in their strides. they have little to fear, as they are the true kings of the jungle.
what message do lion tattoos portray?
first and foremost, lions represent strength and ferocity. while beautiful creatures, no one can forget that these massive cats can kill in a second’s time. for many, a highly detailed male or female lion image drawn in a realistic style is a top choice in a tattoo. lion tattoos can be quite large, and the back, shoulder or upper arm give artists the ability to refine their work with plenty of detail and shading. individuals who want a smaller piece of art often choose a lion head design.
very often, lion tattoos feature an image of the animal at rest. there can be no doubt of the power and strength that these animals possess, but depicting them in repose creates a powerful message of restraint and control. the lion can strike out if and when he chooses, and does not need to present an obvious display of force in order to command one’s attention and respect. this is why so many people choose this type of tattoo to represent their inner or outer strength, courage or bravery. in ancient chinese history, lions are viewed as an essential link between life and nature, and are often drawn within an orb. some tattoo artists will ink certain types of flowers near the image of a lion, which serves to represent the balance of strength and fragility.
what type of person chooses lion tattoos?
lion art is a solid choice for individuals who want their tattoos to convey fortitude, power and virility. because the lion is a living creature and a part of nature, these designs are timeless. unlike a trendy design or an image of a celebrity, lions will always be recognizable as a symbol of power and strength. tattoos are among the most personal expressions of personal beliefs and ideas. as such, those who choose lion imagery for their body art are making a strong statement about the importance of vitality, ferocity and courage.
there is something sensual in the movements of the lion, and also something spiritual. that may be why lion imagery is found in various cultures around the world, even in areas in which the bengal or white lion does not have a natural habitat. one of the ways that humans take on the symbolic meaning of the lion is through the art of tattoo. lion tattoos can take on many forms, and can hold a great deal of meaning for those who choose this particular type of art. designs can be realistic, although many people choose more stylized tribal, rasta or japanese designs. some people even choose to use art that resembles the lion king musical or film.
no matter the style or motif, a well-executed lion tattoo is a body art choice that is timeless, and which conveys a powerful personal message. in a world rife with overly stylized art, there is still room for a beautifully designed representation of the natural world, one that reminds us of our not-too-distant wild past. lions allow us to express that side of ourselves, which is why so many people integrate lion imagery into their body art plans.


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You’ll find it easy to navigate Detoxes.net to get the information you need this ensures that those with substance use disorders and their families can start to heal. Making the plunge into sobriety seems scary to a lot of addicts - the thought of detoxification may scare some addicts and lead them to hesitate in pursuing recovery. Detoxes.net exists to provide resources for addicts and loved ones. Our selections include a long list of high-quality addiction treatment centers - the treatment process will give you a better chance at long-term recovery. Embarking on the process of detoxification can be made simpler we can help provide you resources, this lets families have the competency to choose the correct addiction treatment center in Double Oak, Texas. Seek addiction professionals to allow you to find an addiction treatment center that can offer you recovery in Double Oak, Texas.
Even for individuals who are having difficulty discovering the best addiction treatment center in Double Oak, Texas, there is hope, Call us today if you want to find the right treatment center. With consideration given to every person and location, you can find addiction treatment services - Detox and treatment will ensure you are able to achieve sobriety. Detoxes.net was created to give those struggling with addiction a tool to help find facilities - it is determined by the specifics of you or a loved one’s addiction. Our site exists to make sure you have the right placement. It’s important critical when finding a treatment center in Double Oak, Texas, to look at accreditations, reviews, and credentials of staff. You need to understand that not all treatment services in Double Oak, Texas will be helpful, but with time and research, the right center will be located. Subsequently, you need to know take researching facilities seriously.
Once the addiction treatment center deems it appropriate in Double Oak, Texas, addicts and their families can choose the next step- Addicts then transition into long-term treatment where they can begin to embrace more decision-making. It’s important that you put detoxification first in the road of recovery, it is essential to get medical addiction detox and treatment if you really want the best chance at remedying substance abuse. Usually, a Residential Detox in Double Oak, Texas lasts is up to a week, this varies based on the type of drug used, plus the amount and frequency with which it was used. When an individual goes through the process of drug detoxification, they are often tapered on pharmaceutical drugs, this is done to make sure the addict is safe and comfortable. The staff at the detox you attend in Double Oak, Texas will allow you the best shot at long-term recovery. PHP addiction treatment in Double Oak, Texas helps addicts obtain the necessary tools to live a sober life, An alcohol and drug addiction treatment center can be a lifeline for those who are struggline.

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you’ll find it easy to navigate detoxes.net to get the information you need this ensures that those with substance use disorders and their families can start to heal. making the plunge into sobriety seems scary to a lot of addicts - the thought of detoxification may scare some addicts and lead them to hesitate in pursuing recovery. detoxes.net exists to provide resources for addicts and loved ones. our selections include a long list of high-quality addiction treatment centers - the treatment process will give you a better chance at long-term recovery. embarking on the process of detoxification can be made simpler we can help provide you resources, this lets families have the competency to choose the correct addiction treatment center in double oak, texas. seek addiction professionals to allow you to find an addiction treatment center that can offer you recovery in double oak, texas.
even for individuals who are having difficulty discovering the best addiction treatment center in double oak, texas, there is hope, call us today if you want to find the right treatment center. with consideration given to every person and location, you can find addiction treatment services - detox and treatment will ensure you are able to achieve sobriety. detoxes.net was created to give those struggling with addiction a tool to help find facilities - it is determined by the specifics of you or a loved one’s addiction. our site exists to make sure you have the right placement. it’s important critical when finding a treatment center in double oak, texas, to look at accreditations, reviews, and credentials of staff. you need to understand that not all treatment services in double oak, texas will be helpful, but with time and research, the right center will be located. subsequently, you need to know take researching facilities seriously.
once the addiction treatment center deems it appropriate in double oak, texas, addicts and their families can choose the next step- addicts then transition into long-term treatment where they can begin to embrace more decision-making. it’s important that you put detoxification first in the road of recovery, it is essential to get medical addiction detox and treatment if you really want the best chance at remedying substance abuse. usually, a residential detox in double oak, texas lasts is up to a week, this varies based on the type of drug used, plus the amount and frequency with which it was used. when an individual goes through the process of drug detoxification, they are often tapered on pharmaceutical drugs, this is done to make sure the addict is safe and comfortable. the staff at the detox you attend in double oak, texas will allow you the best shot at long-term recovery. php addiction treatment in double oak, texas helps addicts obtain the necessary tools to live a sober life, an alcohol and drug addiction treatment center can be a lifeline for those who are struggline.


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Cairn Homes Public Limited Company was set up on Wednesday the 12th of November 2014. Their current partial address is Dublin 2, and the company status is Normal. The company has 10 directors who have also been the directors of 333 other Irish companies between them; 110 of which are now closed. This Irish company shares its Eircode with at least 29 other companies.
Mr Stanley is a Company Director of Cairn Homes Public Limited Company since 2014 and a listed Director of 3 other companies.
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cairn homes public limited company was set up on wednesday the 12th of november 2014. their current partial address is dublin 2, and the company status is normal. the company has 10 directors who have also been the directors of 333 other irish companies between them; 110 of which are now closed. this irish company shares its eircode with at least 29 other companies.
mr stanley is a company director of cairn homes public limited company since 2014 and a listed director of 3 other companies.
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MESA, Ariz. — After an exhausted Javier Baez fell short of carrying his Cubs teammates deep into the playoffs last year, he'll try to strike a balance of leading by performance and example.
"I can't do it alone," said Baez, who finished second in National League Most Valuable Player voting after producing 34 home runs, 111 RBIs and a .290 batting average. "I'm sure there are a few guys here with leadership (skills), so we'll just try to stay together and try to get the team to play more together."
Baez believes the Cubs need to play with a sense of urgency in 2019 after their run of three consecutive appearances in the NL Championship Game abruptly ended last year. He said the team didn't react quickly enough as their five-game lead in the NL Central with 28 games remaining disappeared.
"After the season was over, after the last game, we started saying what we were missing, and it kind of bothered me," Baez said Tuesday. "That's what the game is for, to make adjustments and get better. We waited until the season was over to look at it and try to make adjustments when there was no tomorrow.
"This offseason we had a lot of time to think about it and to see how we're going to react this year."
Baez, 26, who occasionally watches the trajectory of his home runs at home plate, also put himself on notice and said players should hold each other accountable.
"Last year, I didn't run full speed to first base and I would get back to the dugout and no one would say anything," Baez said. "This year, if I don't do it, someone will hopefully say something. It's not to show you up. It's to make our team better."
For example, when reliever Pedro Strop told Baez to quit going through the motions during a rain delay in Kansas City on Aug. 6, that motivated Baez to hit a tiebreaking home run and an RBI double in his next two at-bats.
When it comes to improving at the plate, Baez said he is committed to being more patient.
"I'm just trying to get more walks," Baez said. "People are talking about my walks and strikeouts, and it's only going to make me better if I walk more and if I see the ball better."
Baez had the National League's highest first-pitch swing rate at 46.5 percent, and he had 422 swings and misses (third in the majors).
Baez drew 29 walks in 645 plate appearances in 2018 _ one fewer than in 2017 despite 137 more plate appearances.
"He's arrived at this juncture on his own," manager Joe Maddon said. "Because when a player brings it up and it's going to be his idea, there's a much better chance of it being fulfilled."
Baez's biceps look noticeably bigger, but he noted that he put added emphasis on conditioning work in the offseason after playing in 160 games last season, including starting 21 of the final 22.
Baez batted only .256 with one home run in his final 12 regular-season games. He finished with 21 steals and did not steal a base after Aug. 23.
"I kind of did get a little tired," he said. "A lot had to do with running the bases and (trying to) get 30 (stolen bases). After the first half, all the teams started to worry about me on the bases, so I was working more and had a lot of pressure on me. I was trying to do too much in the last month. I'll try to make the adjustment on that and try to control myself when I can."
Baez was proud to finish in the top three in NL MVP voting, behind the Brewers' Christian Yelich and ahead of the Rockies' Nolan Arenado.
"I just hope and think they should (consider) more defense into it," Baez said. "There's a lot of comments about it. But it's something I can't control. Yelich had a great year, just like me and Arenado. So hopefully I'll be in the top three (in 2019)."
I think one of the reasons they lost some of the last games was because of the manager. He put a person in to hit that had never batted before. In a most important game. And then other decisions the manager made was like he didn't want to win or thought they were so good it didn't matter. They were saving players to play later etc. You don't do that when you need them. What good is saving them to play when you don't win??

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mesa, ariz. — after an exhausted javier baez fell short of carrying his cubs teammates deep into the playoffs last year, he'll try to strike a balance of leading by performance and example.
"i can't do it alone," said baez, who finished second in national league most valuable player voting after producing 34 home runs, 111 rbis and a .290 batting average. "i'm sure there are a few guys here with leadership (skills), so we'll just try to stay together and try to get the team to play more together."
baez believes the cubs need to play with a sense of urgency in 2019 after their run of three consecutive appearances in the nl championship game abruptly ended last year. he said the team didn't react quickly enough as their five-game lead in the nl central with 28 games remaining disappeared.
"after the season was over, after the last game, we started saying what we were missing, and it kind of bothered me," baez said tuesday. "that's what the game is for, to make adjustments and get better. we waited until the season was over to look at it and try to make adjustments when there was no tomorrow.
"this offseason we had a lot of time to think about it and to see how we're going to react this year."
baez, 26, who occasionally watches the trajectory of his home runs at home plate, also put himself on notice and said players should hold each other accountable.
"last year, i didn't run full speed to first base and i would get back to the dugout and no one would say anything," baez said. "this year, if i don't do it, someone will hopefully say something. it's not to show you up. it's to make our team better."
for example, when reliever pedro strop told baez to quit going through the motions during a rain delay in kansas city on aug. 6, that motivated baez to hit a tiebreaking home run and an rbi double in his next two at-bats.
when it comes to improving at the plate, baez said he is committed to being more patient.
"i'm just trying to get more walks," baez said. "people are talking about my walks and strikeouts, and it's only going to make me better if i walk more and if i see the ball better."
baez had the national league's highest first-pitch swing rate at 46.5 percent, and he had 422 swings and misses (third in the majors).
baez drew 29 walks in 645 plate appearances in 2018 _ one fewer than in 2017 despite 137 more plate appearances.
"he's arrived at this juncture on his own," manager joe maddon said. "because when a player brings it up and it's going to be his idea, there's a much better chance of it being fulfilled."
baez's biceps look noticeably bigger, but he noted that he put added emphasis on conditioning work in the offseason after playing in 160 games last season, including starting 21 of the final 22.
baez batted only .256 with one home run in his final 12 regular-season games. he finished with 21 steals and did not steal a base after aug. 23.
"i kind of did get a little tired," he said. "a lot had to do with running the bases and (trying to) get 30 (stolen bases). after the first half, all the teams started to worry about me on the bases, so i was working more and had a lot of pressure on me. i was trying to do too much in the last month. i'll try to make the adjustment on that and try to control myself when i can."
baez was proud to finish in the top three in nl mvp voting, behind the brewers' christian yelich and ahead of the rockies' nolan arenado.
"i just hope and think they should (consider) more defense into it," baez said. "there's a lot of comments about it. but it's something i can't control. yelich had a great year, just like me and arenado. so hopefully i'll be in the top three (in 2019)."
i think one of the reasons they lost some of the last games was because of the manager. he put a person in to hit that had never batted before. in a most important game. and then other decisions the manager made was like he didn't want to win or thought they were so good it didn't matter. they were saving players to play later etc. you don't do that when you need them. what good is saving them to play when you don't win??


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How Are Financial Firms Attracting Digital Marketing Talent?
As financial firms struggle to develop digital marketing programs, many face tough competition for workers.
The U.S. economy is considered to be at or near full employment, making it difficult to recruit skilled workers at a time when digital marketing is quickly growing. Unemployment is at a low rate of only 4.3% and the number of job openings climbed in April to 6 million, the highest level since the government started tracking the information in 2000, according to an article from Newsmax.
The labor shortage hasn’t gone unnoticed. Among small businesses, 61% of respondents to a U.S. Bank survey said they are experiencing either moderate or extreme difficulty with hiring employees. According to Smart Insights, demand for many types of digital marketers is above average and the strongest for digital advertising, content creation and curation, social media, and email positions.
The problem is likely to be even worse for financial firms because the industry is highly regulated, so digital marketers need to have unique skills.
With these challenges in mind, some recruiters are tapping artificial intelligence (AI) to scour the internet for job candidates who may not be actively seeking a career change, reports Business2Community.
The technology follows individuals' digital footprints and even comments on social media to find job candidates. Artificial intelligence is also being used to ensure that job postings are not written in a manner that alienates candidates. In one example, the technology spots advertisements that are written in a way that may discourage female applicants.
It’s not uncommon, of course, for some businesses to make other blunders with job postings. A scan of online job listings reveals many employers who say workers must thrive in fast-paced, demanding work environments, handle multiple projects simultaneously, form a consensus among different constituents, establish priorities, and produce high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines.
It's understandable that employers set high standards for employees. The problem with many job postings, however, is that they don’t specify that employees can enjoy an attractive work-life balance and other possible benefits, such as the potential for career advancement.
With the challenges of recruiting workers, some employees may need to rethink job descriptions for new candidates. That’s especially true when considering that many younger, tech savvy employees would trade off compensation for being able to enjoy different experiences, such as having enough free time for social functions on weeknights or other outings.
In a similar manner, many employers are embracing flexible work hours and telecommuting. Those perks are particularly attractive to young tech savvy employees, with 61% of millennials in a recent survey saying work flexibility increases their loyalty to their employers, according to Forbes.
Recruiters at some firms are taking a lesson from their digital marketing departments' playbooks. Inbound marketing, which entails drawing prospects to a firm’s website, is being modified as inbound recruiting, according to a white paper (PDF) from efinancialcareers.
Cutting edge employers such as Goldman Sachs are creating content that can lure job candidates to their webpages and then eventually entice individuals to apply for positions. In some cases, the content includes testimonials from employees and profiles of individuals who have advanced in their careers.
HubSpot, which is considered to be a pioneer of inbound marketing, is also making a push into inbounding recruiting by provided in-depth information about the process on its website.
With tight competiton for workers, financial firms need all the advantages they can get.

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how are financial firms attracting digital marketing talent?
as financial firms struggle to develop digital marketing programs, many face tough competition for workers.
the u.s. economy is considered to be at or near full employment, making it difficult to recruit skilled workers at a time when digital marketing is quickly growing. unemployment is at a low rate of only 4.3% and the number of job openings climbed in april to 6 million, the highest level since the government started tracking the information in 2000, according to an article from newsmax.
the labor shortage hasn’t gone unnoticed. among small businesses, 61% of respondents to a u.s. bank survey said they are experiencing either moderate or extreme difficulty with hiring employees. according to smart insights, demand for many types of digital marketers is above average and the strongest for digital advertising, content creation and curation, social media, and email positions.
the problem is likely to be even worse for financial firms because the industry is highly regulated, so digital marketers need to have unique skills.
with these challenges in mind, some recruiters are tapping artificial intelligence (ai) to scour the internet for job candidates who may not be actively seeking a career change, reports business2community.
the technology follows individuals' digital footprints and even comments on social media to find job candidates. artificial intelligence is also being used to ensure that job postings are not written in a manner that alienates candidates. in one example, the technology spots advertisements that are written in a way that may discourage female applicants.
it’s not uncommon, of course, for some businesses to make other blunders with job postings. a scan of online job listings reveals many employers who say workers must thrive in fast-paced, demanding work environments, handle multiple projects simultaneously, form a consensus among different constituents, establish priorities, and produce high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines.
it's understandable that employers set high standards for employees. the problem with many job postings, however, is that they don’t specify that employees can enjoy an attractive work-life balance and other possible benefits, such as the potential for career advancement.
with the challenges of recruiting workers, some employees may need to rethink job descriptions for new candidates. that’s especially true when considering that many younger, tech savvy employees would trade off compensation for being able to enjoy different experiences, such as having enough free time for social functions on weeknights or other outings.
in a similar manner, many employers are embracing flexible work hours and telecommuting. those perks are particularly attractive to young tech savvy employees, with 61% of millennials in a recent survey saying work flexibility increases their loyalty to their employers, according to forbes.
recruiters at some firms are taking a lesson from their digital marketing departments' playbooks. inbound marketing, which entails drawing prospects to a firm’s website, is being modified as inbound recruiting, according to a white paper (pdf) from efinancialcareers.
cutting edge employers such as goldman sachs are creating content that can lure job candidates to their webpages and then eventually entice individuals to apply for positions. in some cases, the content includes testimonials from employees and profiles of individuals who have advanced in their careers.
hubspot, which is considered to be a pioneer of inbound marketing, is also making a push into inbounding recruiting by provided in-depth information about the process on its website.
with tight competiton for workers, financial firms need all the advantages they can get.


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Little Creek Baptist Church is a local Baptist (SBC) church in Hartville, MO.
Go here? Tell us why you love Little Creek Baptist Church. Visited? Tell us what a newcomer can expect.
Enter your email address to receive an informative welcome email from Little Creek Baptist Church.

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little creek baptist church is a local baptist (sbc) church in hartville, mo.
go here? tell us why you love little creek baptist church. visited? tell us what a newcomer can expect.
enter your email address to receive an informative welcome email from little creek baptist church.


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Friendster lost steam. Is MySpace just a fad? is danah boyd's latest essay on the big social network sites, and her continued defense of MySpace against rising media driven fears. I'm pretty much in agreement with her on the level she has framed her argument, as the freedom of users to create their space versus the attempts of managers and concern parents to control it. Yet something big is missing from that story, something about MySpace being created by an internet marketing company know for spam, adware and spywear. Something about it being bought for a rather large sum by news corporation known for pursuing power first and profits second.
Through out her writing danah constantly invokes a bottom up defense of youth culture. Essentially that the kids are alright they just need space and privacy to develop their own identities. It's an argument I'm totally sympathetic to, but it becomes completely problematic when one realizes that something like MySpace just isn't a traditional bottom-up youth culture situation at all. Rather it's something more like an engine, a structure to contain the bottom up energy and transform it into something else entirely.
Now that probably comes off as rather critical, yet it actually purposefully devoid of value judgments. If all MySpace is doing is giving kids a place to be themselves on line and transforming that into ad revenue its a rather benign operation in my book. But is selling ads the only reason for MySpace as a company? Is it the only reason News Corp was willing to pay many hundreds of millions for the service? Without inside knowledge it's difficult to answer, but it is an undeniable fact that the MySpace database is filled with a massive, perhaps unprecedented, amount of demographic data.
MySpace knows their users basic info, name, email, age, etc. Then it also knows their friends, their friends data, their favorite bands, the way they speak, who they like, who they don't. Heck it can probably run a simple algorithm and figure out your favorite words (assuming you use MySpace). A more complex algorithm and it can probably imitate they way you talk.
Not only does MySpace have an absurd amount of personal data on people, the sort of stuff traditional demographics companies have been collecting for decades. But it also has something perhaps far more valuable, a wealth of data on the relationships between all those people. And just what emerges from those relationships remains to be seen. We can speculate a little though.
Imagine a new friend request, good looking person, same style, likes the same books and movies you do, never met them but sure you say yes. Something maybe a touch off, a touch cold, robotic maybe. But they are in your network, in the conversation churn. But slowly they push in odd ways, push certain products, certain activities, push for more info. The future of marketing just might read the same zines as you, buy the same punk 7" as you, watch the same YouTube as you. Perhaps they might even know just what you'll buy better than you.
That's just a scenario, imagine another one. One where it's not about the personal touch, but instead the bigger picture. Youth culture has always relied on reality moving faster on the ground than it does in the board rooms. The ability for kids to find and build their own worlds outside of the ones filled with parents teachers and cops. But what happens if MySpace can see trends faster in their data than kids can actually see them on the ground?
Yeah, I think you're spot on about Boyd's paper, it's too utopian. I'm working on a research project right now for a class that references her stuff. I don't think she's being quite critical enough, but that paper is really well researched and it is for a pretty lay audience.
Perhaps, the more youth culture exists (or co-exists) on the network the more trackable it will be giving corporattion precisely the level of "cool hunting" look ahead you're discussing.
Of course, on the other hand, the possession of vast databases doesn't automatically mean the owner will intelligently parse the data. There may yet still be unseen currents, hiding in plain sight.
I hear what you're saying. I hear what danah boyd is saying. Somewhere between the corporate tectonics and the bottom-up circulation/production of culture 2.0 is likely a more heterogenous geometry containing clouds that vector the dynamics of culture between and amongst all those (pretty much everyone who is a social being) who fab their social lives. Clusters of culture rather than hierarchies. Business practices are only one form of social practice, and no one practice can possibly determine another with such authority and certainty that either the bottom-up or the top-down hierarchical architecture holds up to strenuous argument.
In boyd's defense, there are important political (perhaps ethical) reasons to approach an explication of MySpace from the angle she does, and my guess is that it has as much to do with not giving cred to the hierarchical top-down architecture. That approach does not lead to constructive responses and empowering imaginaries for making more habitable online social spaces.

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friendster lost steam. is myspace just a fad? is danah boyd's latest essay on the big social network sites, and her continued defense of myspace against rising media driven fears. i'm pretty much in agreement with her on the level she has framed her argument, as the freedom of users to create their space versus the attempts of managers and concern parents to control it. yet something big is missing from that story, something about myspace being created by an internet marketing company know for spam, adware and spywear. something about it being bought for a rather large sum by news corporation known for pursuing power first and profits second.
through out her writing danah constantly invokes a bottom up defense of youth culture. essentially that the kids are alright they just need space and privacy to develop their own identities. it's an argument i'm totally sympathetic to, but it becomes completely problematic when one realizes that something like myspace just isn't a traditional bottom-up youth culture situation at all. rather it's something more like an engine, a structure to contain the bottom up energy and transform it into something else entirely.
now that probably comes off as rather critical, yet it actually purposefully devoid of value judgments. if all myspace is doing is giving kids a place to be themselves on line and transforming that into ad revenue its a rather benign operation in my book. but is selling ads the only reason for myspace as a company? is it the only reason news corp was willing to pay many hundreds of millions for the service? without inside knowledge it's difficult to answer, but it is an undeniable fact that the myspace database is filled with a massive, perhaps unprecedented, amount of demographic data.
myspace knows their users basic info, name, email, age, etc. then it also knows their friends, their friends data, their favorite bands, the way they speak, who they like, who they don't. heck it can probably run a simple algorithm and figure out your favorite words (assuming you use myspace). a more complex algorithm and it can probably imitate they way you talk.
not only does myspace have an absurd amount of personal data on people, the sort of stuff traditional demographics companies have been collecting for decades. but it also has something perhaps far more valuable, a wealth of data on the relationships between all those people. and just what emerges from those relationships remains to be seen. we can speculate a little though.
imagine a new friend request, good looking person, same style, likes the same books and movies you do, never met them but sure you say yes. something maybe a touch off, a touch cold, robotic maybe. but they are in your network, in the conversation churn. but slowly they push in odd ways, push certain products, certain activities, push for more info. the future of marketing just might read the same zines as you, buy the same punk 7" as you, watch the same youtube as you. perhaps they might even know just what you'll buy better than you.
that's just a scenario, imagine another one. one where it's not about the personal touch, but instead the bigger picture. youth culture has always relied on reality moving faster on the ground than it does in the board rooms. the ability for kids to find and build their own worlds outside of the ones filled with parents teachers and cops. but what happens if myspace can see trends faster in their data than kids can actually see them on the ground?
yeah, i think you're spot on about boyd's paper, it's too utopian. i'm working on a research project right now for a class that references her stuff. i don't think she's being quite critical enough, but that paper is really well researched and it is for a pretty lay audience.
perhaps, the more youth culture exists (or co-exists) on the network the more trackable it will be giving corporattion precisely the level of "cool hunting" look ahead you're discussing.
of course, on the other hand, the possession of vast databases doesn't automatically mean the owner will intelligently parse the data. there may yet still be unseen currents, hiding in plain sight.
i hear what you're saying. i hear what danah boyd is saying. somewhere between the corporate tectonics and the bottom-up circulation/production of culture 2.0 is likely a more heterogenous geometry containing clouds that vector the dynamics of culture between and amongst all those (pretty much everyone who is a social being) who fab their social lives. clusters of culture rather than hierarchies. business practices are only one form of social practice, and no one practice can possibly determine another with such authority and certainty that either the bottom-up or the top-down hierarchical architecture holds up to strenuous argument.
in boyd's defense, there are important political (perhaps ethical) reasons to approach an explication of myspace from the angle she does, and my guess is that it has as much to do with not giving cred to the hierarchical top-down architecture. that approach does not lead to constructive responses and empowering imaginaries for making more habitable online social spaces.


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This event is the cornerstone of the annual Nanticoke Riverfest. It is a tradition for some so you are encouraged to come out and make it yours too. The launch site is at First State OMS on Riverside Drive adjacent to southbound Route 13 across from Seaford Ice Plant. Shuttle service will be available from Water Street to the launch site. There is no return-shuttle service for cars left at the launch site. Floaters are encouraged to park downtown and take advantage of the pre-float shuttle service.
All floaters under the age of 16 must wear a life jacket. The Seaford Volunteer Fire Department and Blades Volunteer Fire Company will have divers and boats in the water for safety. A limited number of tubes and lifejackets will be on sale the day of the float-in. The cost of the float-in is $1. The take-out point will be the canoe launch near Water Street. Come join the fun and you can bring your most creative floatation device for this event.
Bring exact change. The cost to float is $1. No credit/debit cards or personal checks will be accepted. Please bring cash only.
Register early and bring your own floating device. A limited number of tubes will be available for sale on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Children under the age of 16 must have a life jacket. ID’s will be checked. If a child’s age is in question and does not have ID, they will not be able to participate without a life jacket. A limited number of life jackets will be available for sale for $10 - (CASH ONLY) on a first-come, first-serve basis but participants are encouraged to bring their own.
Wear a pair of shoes (water shoes are best) that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy.
Let the current carry you – take your time and actually enjoy the float.
Drink lots of water before you start if it’s a hot day.
Should you leave your car at the launch site, you must have your own transportation back to the launch site after the float.

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this event is the cornerstone of the annual nanticoke riverfest. it is a tradition for some so you are encouraged to come out and make it yours too. the launch site is at first state oms on riverside drive adjacent to southbound route 13 across from seaford ice plant. shuttle service will be available from water street to the launch site. there is no return-shuttle service for cars left at the launch site. floaters are encouraged to park downtown and take advantage of the pre-float shuttle service.
all floaters under the age of 16 must wear a life jacket. the seaford volunteer fire department and blades volunteer fire company will have divers and boats in the water for safety. a limited number of tubes and lifejackets will be on sale the day of the float-in. the cost of the float-in is $1. the take-out point will be the canoe launch near water street. come join the fun and you can bring your most creative floatation device for this event.
bring exact change. the cost to float is $1. no credit/debit cards or personal checks will be accepted. please bring cash only.
register early and bring your own floating device. a limited number of tubes will be available for sale on a first-come, first-serve basis.
children under the age of 16 must have a life jacket. id’s will be checked. if a child’s age is in question and does not have id, they will not be able to participate without a life jacket. a limited number of life jackets will be available for sale for $10 - (cash only) on a first-come, first-serve basis but participants are encouraged to bring their own.
wear a pair of shoes (water shoes are best) that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy.
let the current carry you – take your time and actually enjoy the float.
drink lots of water before you start if it’s a hot day.
should you leave your car at the launch site, you must have your own transportation back to the launch site after the float.


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A two-year FBI investigation into phishing, or cybercrime efforts to gain access to bank accounts via fraudulent emails, has resulted in a sting operation against 100 people in the US and Egypt. The phishing scam stole approximately $1.5 million from at least 5,000 customers of at least two U.S. banks (Bank of America and Wells Fargo) according to news reports.
The operation worked something like this, though details are still emerging. The criminal ring began in Egypt where the work to create the database of email accounts, the fake emails from the banks, and the fake log-in pages was handled. Then the crooks needed to get some U.S. co-conspirators to open local bank accounts that could receive the stolen money. So far, 53 arrests have been made in the U.S. with 3 ringleaders based in Southern California, and another 47 arrests made in Egypt. This investigation represents the first joint investigation between the FBI and Egyptian law enforcement and is the largest cybercrime phishing case to date.
1. Never click a link in an email to address an account concern with a bank, retail establishment, online auction or payment system site. Type the address in yourself.
2. Don't expect that you can spot a bad or good url. It's extremely difficult and phishers get more sophisticated in how they trick consumers each year.
3. Ensure your computer security software defends against phishing sites. Both Norton 360 and Norton Internet Security 2010 offer phishing protection and tag dangerous websites in your search results.
4. Only log on to your banking site from a secure computer and a secure network. Don't log in from open wifi or computers you don't manage yourself.
5. Teach your children to be cybersafe so their mistaken clicks don't undermine your good security.
Read the Symantec Security Response blog posting by Kevin Haley here.
I spoke with CBS-Radio's Larry Magid on this topic yesterday and you can listen in here.
And here's a fun video that explains how phishing works.
Nice to hear that some of the crooks have been apprehended.
Thanks for posting the safety tips also to keep reminding us of good Web practice.

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a two-year fbi investigation into phishing, or cybercrime efforts to gain access to bank accounts via fraudulent emails, has resulted in a sting operation against 100 people in the us and egypt. the phishing scam stole approximately $1.5 million from at least 5,000 customers of at least two u.s. banks (bank of america and wells fargo) according to news reports.
the operation worked something like this, though details are still emerging. the criminal ring began in egypt where the work to create the database of email accounts, the fake emails from the banks, and the fake log-in pages was handled. then the crooks needed to get some u.s. co-conspirators to open local bank accounts that could receive the stolen money. so far, 53 arrests have been made in the u.s. with 3 ringleaders based in southern california, and another 47 arrests made in egypt. this investigation represents the first joint investigation between the fbi and egyptian law enforcement and is the largest cybercrime phishing case to date.
1. never click a link in an email to address an account concern with a bank, retail establishment, online auction or payment system site. type the address in yourself.
2. don't expect that you can spot a bad or good url. it's extremely difficult and phishers get more sophisticated in how they trick consumers each year.
3. ensure your computer security software defends against phishing sites. both norton 360 and norton internet security 2010 offer phishing protection and tag dangerous websites in your search results.
4. only log on to your banking site from a secure computer and a secure network. don't log in from open wifi or computers you don't manage yourself.
5. teach your children to be cybersafe so their mistaken clicks don't undermine your good security.
read the symantec security response blog posting by kevin haley here.
i spoke with cbs-radio's larry magid on this topic yesterday and you can listen in here.
and here's a fun video that explains how phishing works.
nice to hear that some of the crooks have been apprehended.
thanks for posting the safety tips also to keep reminding us of good web practice.


text: Attention: music festival season is among us! Stagecoach, Bonnaroo, CMA Fest, Oh My! If you've never planned a trip to Nashville during CMA Fest (or at all for that matter - see my previous post about My ULTIMATE Nashville Guide) then pay close attention - cause you're gonna wanna plan a get-away after I tell you all about CMA Fest and why it's AWESOME!

lowercased: attention: music festival season is among us! stagecoach, bonnaroo, cma fest, oh my! if you've never planned a trip to nashville during cma fest (or at all for that matter - see my previous post about my ultimate nashville guide) then pay close attention - cause you're gonna wanna plan a get-away after i tell you all about cma fest and why it's awesome!


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What is success? For many of our business and tax clients, success is seeing reward financially. Our perspective is: You can't have financial success without building the foundation necessary to support a growing business.
Installation of the basic building blocks, much like early childhood, is so important in the early growing stages of a business. For example: Without having the proper HR resources, policies, and a strong structure for hiring and maintaining, a growing workforce is nearly impossible. We often see that cash flow management and budgeting in our small business world falls to the waist side because many clients don't understand the importance of financial planning from a day-to-day, week-to-week, and a monthly perspective. When you're a brand new start-up and the only person managing the business is the owner who has a very distinct vision about what they can do to better the consumer market, it is sometimes impossible to see beyond what needs to happen tomorrow.
Having support from an outside perspective such as an Accounting Service or business consultant can give any entrepreneur a faster paced growth plan. Knowing how to hire and manage your first employee, then the second, fifth, and 100th is a must-have building block to support the structure of your business, unless of course, you are content being a one man shop.

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what is success? for many of our business and tax clients, success is seeing reward financially. our perspective is: you can't have financial success without building the foundation necessary to support a growing business.
installation of the basic building blocks, much like early childhood, is so important in the early growing stages of a business. for example: without having the proper hr resources, policies, and a strong structure for hiring and maintaining, a growing workforce is nearly impossible. we often see that cash flow management and budgeting in our small business world falls to the waist side because many clients don't understand the importance of financial planning from a day-to-day, week-to-week, and a monthly perspective. when you're a brand new start-up and the only person managing the business is the owner who has a very distinct vision about what they can do to better the consumer market, it is sometimes impossible to see beyond what needs to happen tomorrow.
having support from an outside perspective such as an accounting service or business consultant can give any entrepreneur a faster paced growth plan. knowing how to hire and manage your first employee, then the second, fifth, and 100th is a must-have building block to support the structure of your business, unless of course, you are content being a one man shop.


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Very nice cover Fits perfectly well on Samsung S9 and feels like you are holding the phone with out cover but don't know how much it will protect my phone from a drop outside on pavement. Because it is very slim and thin I don't think it will give much protection so would recommend something stronger if you're looking for protection.
everything I would have expected, and it looks good too.
A nice product. I think as a customer of batch 1 the cover is a little loose on the phone. I think if a little tighter/stiffer a perfect product for the Samsung S9.
This was a bit too thin. I didn't feel my phone was protected.
The Ultra-Thin case provides a lovely slim fit, however it isn't going to rival much thicker cases in terms of protection. Can you contact our Customer Services team and we can recommend something more of your liking.
A bit flimsy, comes off quite easily, but a good cheap and cheerful budget option if you want a slim cover.
It does what it says on the tin. It's thin, clear and fits the phone perfectly. Also compatible with wireless chargers.
This case is a nice fit and very slim. However if you want something to protect your phone buy something else.
After one small fall from my pocket onto a hard floor I now have a broken S9 as this case provided no protection whatsoever. It split immediately and transferred all the energy straight to the phone.

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very nice cover fits perfectly well on samsung s9 and feels like you are holding the phone with out cover but don't know how much it will protect my phone from a drop outside on pavement. because it is very slim and thin i don't think it will give much protection so would recommend something stronger if you're looking for protection.
everything i would have expected, and it looks good too.
a nice product. i think as a customer of batch 1 the cover is a little loose on the phone. i think if a little tighter/stiffer a perfect product for the samsung s9.
this was a bit too thin. i didn't feel my phone was protected.
the ultra-thin case provides a lovely slim fit, however it isn't going to rival much thicker cases in terms of protection. can you contact our customer services team and we can recommend something more of your liking.
a bit flimsy, comes off quite easily, but a good cheap and cheerful budget option if you want a slim cover.
it does what it says on the tin. it's thin, clear and fits the phone perfectly. also compatible with wireless chargers.
this case is a nice fit and very slim. however if you want something to protect your phone buy something else.
after one small fall from my pocket onto a hard floor i now have a broken s9 as this case provided no protection whatsoever. it split immediately and transferred all the energy straight to the phone.


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BLOCK 20X20 SQUARE - Design Tom Dixon Bisazza puts a contemporary spin on the traditional cement tiles. CEMENTILES a collection of tiles made entirely by hand using high-strength cement blended with coloured oxides. Square or hexagonal in shape, 14 mm thick, the tiles are cold pressed and treated to protect their surface and ease the cleaning.
PIPE STRAIGHT 20X20 SQUARE - Design Tom Dixon Bisazza puts a contemporary spin on the traditional cement tiles. CEMENTILES a collection of tiles made entirely by hand using high-strength cement blended with coloured oxides. Square or hexagonal in shape, 14 mm thick, the tiles are cold pressed and treated to protect their surface and ease the cleaning.

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block 20x20 square - design tom dixon bisazza puts a contemporary spin on the traditional cement tiles. cementiles a collection of tiles made entirely by hand using high-strength cement blended with coloured oxides. square or hexagonal in shape, 14 mm thick, the tiles are cold pressed and treated to protect their surface and ease the cleaning.
pipe straight 20x20 square - design tom dixon bisazza puts a contemporary spin on the traditional cement tiles. cementiles a collection of tiles made entirely by hand using high-strength cement blended with coloured oxides. square or hexagonal in shape, 14 mm thick, the tiles are cold pressed and treated to protect their surface and ease the cleaning.