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The measurement machine of an underwater ultrasonic wave(sonar) is known for the purpose of navigation. The ultrasonic wave pulse is radiated in the sea, and the reflection wave from a target object is detected, and this is presence, measures the distance distinguishes the direction, and a kind of radar of the object. Piezocermic applied for underwater acoustic transducers contain both transmitters and receivers and use distance and directional data for communication, marine research ,undersea mapping and navigation.
- PZT-4 is recommended for high power acoustic radiating transducers because of Its high resistance to depolarization and low dielectrIc losses under high electric drive. Its high resistance to depolarization under mechanical stress makes it suitable for use in deep-submersion acoustic transducers and as the active element in electrical power generating systems.
- PZT-5A is recommended for hydrophones or instrument applications because of its high resistivity at elevated temperatures, high sensitivity, and high time stability.
- PZT-5H has even higher sensitivity and permittivity than PZT-5A, and is in most other respects similar to PZT-5A. Its markedly lower Curie point, however, limits the working temperature range and leads to lower temperature stability. PZT-8 is similar to PZT-4, but has even lower dielectricand mechanical losses under high electric drive.It is recommended for applications requiring higher power handling capability than is suitable for PZT-4.
drive.It is recommended for applications requiring higher power handling capability than is suitable for PZT-4.

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the measurement machine of an underwater ultrasonic wave(sonar) is known for the purpose of navigation. the ultrasonic wave pulse is radiated in the sea, and the reflection wave from a target object is detected, and this is presence, measures the distance distinguishes the direction, and a kind of radar of the object. piezocermic applied for underwater acoustic transducers contain both transmitters and receivers and use distance and directional data for communication, marine research ,undersea mapping and navigation.
- pzt-4 is recommended for high power acoustic radiating transducers because of its high resistance to depolarization and low dielectric losses under high electric drive. its high resistance to depolarization under mechanical stress makes it suitable for use in deep-submersion acoustic transducers and as the active element in electrical power generating systems.
- pzt-5a is recommended for hydrophones or instrument applications because of its high resistivity at elevated temperatures, high sensitivity, and high time stability.
- pzt-5h has even higher sensitivity and permittivity than pzt-5a, and is in most other respects similar to pzt-5a. its markedly lower curie point, however, limits the working temperature range and leads to lower temperature stability. pzt-8 is similar to pzt-4, but has even lower dielectricand mechanical losses under high electric drive.it is recommended for applications requiring higher power handling capability than is suitable for pzt-4.
drive.it is recommended for applications requiring higher power handling capability than is suitable for pzt-4.


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Friday through Sunday a lovely sale happens in Rainbow, CA. There’s a selected group of handcrafted and vintage dealers with a romantic bent. Not a lot of clothing, but some real treasures.
Make sure you check out their Facebook page for more info.
Here’s my photos from the last event. Click on any photos to be taken to a larger photo and scroll through the gallery.
I got to meet the lovely Jenny of Redhead Sadie Vintage (who says she’s a blog reader. Hi!!), I fell completely in love with an Irish crochet 19-teens dressing gown (which had sadly sold by the time I saw it), and my cousin, my husband, and I had a wonderful time, as evidenced by the last photo.
Oh wow, I had no clue this was… well sorta close to me (I live in South County, closer to downtown) It looks like you had a blast, I’ll look into going to the June one!

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friday through sunday a lovely sale happens in rainbow, ca. there’s a selected group of handcrafted and vintage dealers with a romantic bent. not a lot of clothing, but some real treasures.
make sure you check out their facebook page for more info.
here’s my photos from the last event. click on any photos to be taken to a larger photo and scroll through the gallery.
i got to meet the lovely jenny of redhead sadie vintage (who says she’s a blog reader. hi!!), i fell completely in love with an irish crochet 19-teens dressing gown (which had sadly sold by the time i saw it), and my cousin, my husband, and i had a wonderful time, as evidenced by the last photo.
oh wow, i had no clue this was… well sorta close to me (i live in south county, closer to downtown) it looks like you had a blast, i’ll look into going to the june one!


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The Oxford Film Festival celebrates independent film year-round, culminating in a 5-day festival each February.
Oxford Commons is close to everything you love about Oxford. Enjoy it all in a beautiful new home with soft, traditional French Country style and access to first-class amenities.

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the oxford film festival celebrates independent film year-round, culminating in a 5-day festival each february.
oxford commons is close to everything you love about oxford. enjoy it all in a beautiful new home with soft, traditional french country style and access to first-class amenities.


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The post 80 to 0 in Under 5 Seconds: Falsifying a Medical Patient’s Vitals appeared first on McAfee Blogs.
Story added 12. August 2018, content source with full text you can find at link above.
Does Google monitor the content of your Picasa library?

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the post 80 to 0 in under 5 seconds: falsifying a medical patient’s vitals appeared first on mcafee blogs.
story added 12. august 2018, content source with full text you can find at link above.
does google monitor the content of your picasa library?


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We are pleased to present this nice detached Villa with private pool located in Ciudad Quesada.
The property is divided into 3 bedroom , 2 bathrooms, living room and kitchen.
It has a lovly view over the mauntain from the balcony and a spacious garden with a private pool and parking.

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we are pleased to present this nice detached villa with private pool located in ciudad quesada.
the property is divided into 3 bedroom , 2 bathrooms, living room and kitchen.
it has a lovly view over the mauntain from the balcony and a spacious garden with a private pool and parking.


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mine is the same and downloading Skype doesn't fix it! The web cam tells me that I am using it in another program and I AM NOT. Have tried lots of things to try and fix it, but on one or two occasions it miraculously works for no real reason at all, it just starts.... The software you need to use the webcam comes preinstalled with your computer. Use this Toshiba webcam utility to control the different functions of the webcam. The controls are straightforward, and a few shorts steps will have you recording video in no time.
My webcam did the same thing on my HP. I took my credit card and popped the plastic bezel that covers the screen by where the webcam is. Slightly to the right of the webcam you'll see a little white plug the is probably slightly hanging out.... Adding a second webcam to your laptop is simple enough, but getting the secondary camera to work with chat and video capture applications is a little more challenging. To get the second webcam to work with many software applications, you must disable the laptop's built-in webcam.
19/12/2011 · Okay, so for the past several hours I've gone through the throes of attempting to get my Asus laptop's built-in webcam to work. I took a look at … rs3 how to change clothes to look old school I've included a screenshot of Photo Booth, the bundled Mac program which came with your computer (if you have a Mac with a webcam), and a photo of the iSight camera on a MacBook. If you have a Windows computer, you probably don't have a webcam built-in, and as such will have to buy one.
If you want to see how my webcam pages work, open one of my popup window webcam pages, right click on a blank area, and chose View Source. You will need to have a basic knowledge of html to understand what you are looking at.
Hi, Do try to uninstall/reinstall the webcam driver. - Go to Device Manager and uninstall the Webcam driver. - Reboot the laptop and it should reinstall the driver automatically after the reboot.
the advent laptop has the inbuilt webcam which is activated by pressing 'function F10'. The we green light then comes on beside the lens. There is no software on the laptop for the camera to function, but it does work when using an independent programme, like skype or msn.

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mine is the same and downloading skype doesn't fix it! the web cam tells me that i am using it in another program and i am not. have tried lots of things to try and fix it, but on one or two occasions it miraculously works for no real reason at all, it just starts.... the software you need to use the webcam comes preinstalled with your computer. use this toshiba webcam utility to control the different functions of the webcam. the controls are straightforward, and a few shorts steps will have you recording video in no time.
my webcam did the same thing on my hp. i took my credit card and popped the plastic bezel that covers the screen by where the webcam is. slightly to the right of the webcam you'll see a little white plug the is probably slightly hanging out.... adding a second webcam to your laptop is simple enough, but getting the secondary camera to work with chat and video capture applications is a little more challenging. to get the second webcam to work with many software applications, you must disable the laptop's built-in webcam.
19/12/2011 · okay, so for the past several hours i've gone through the throes of attempting to get my asus laptop's built-in webcam to work. i took a look at … rs3 how to change clothes to look old school i've included a screenshot of photo booth, the bundled mac program which came with your computer (if you have a mac with a webcam), and a photo of the isight camera on a macbook. if you have a windows computer, you probably don't have a webcam built-in, and as such will have to buy one.
if you want to see how my webcam pages work, open one of my popup window webcam pages, right click on a blank area, and chose view source. you will need to have a basic knowledge of html to understand what you are looking at.
hi, do try to uninstall/reinstall the webcam driver. - go to device manager and uninstall the webcam driver. - reboot the laptop and it should reinstall the driver automatically after the reboot.
the advent laptop has the inbuilt webcam which is activated by pressing 'function f10'. the we green light then comes on beside the lens. there is no software on the laptop for the camera to function, but it does work when using an independent programme, like skype or msn.


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Brooklyn has eclipsed Manhattan as the harbinger of cool. Part smart, part edgy yet sophisticatedly urban. At the foot of the Manhattan Bridge, The Tillary Hotel amps up the borough’s cool quotidien. From the moment you walk into the hotel, our lobby sets the mood; almost as if you stumbled into the living room of a fashionable and well traveled friend. It’s cozy & comfortable, classy & cunning filled with over sized vintage board games, Reggae music like a "Brooklyn Joint". This is when the guest experience begins.
The modern mix of indoor and outdoor spaces encompasses the many hidden gems the hotel has. The spaces inspire mingling among guests to create memories. They stand individually but flow as a one to tell a story.
The “Brooklynized” T ROOM café is a perfect setting for a secluded space or to clear mind. The entire menu solely consists of Brooklyn goodies from local businesses. The Secret Side Bar is the ideal backdrop for a moment away from the busy NYC streets. With its chic dive-ish bar vibe for guest to enjoy a Brooklyn take on all their favorites. Its outdoor deck overlooks the neighborhood brownstones. It features igloos like domes during the winter months and barbecuing and games during the summer. The private hangout 6th Floor Terrace is the ultimate milieu to take in the morning breeze or watch the sunset. Complete with bean bags, sun loungers and table seating to enjoy a direct view of the Manhattan Bridge. The luxe guest rooms and suites are dressed in Frette linens with Mid-century modern furnishings that expressively raise the bar in Brooklyn. Feeling homey just yet?
What really is a perfect hotel? The Tillary Hotel is the epitome of customization. It caters to every guests ensuring that as soon as they step foot on property, they feel at home. The expected essentials amped up with a few delightful surprises, the hotel has it pulled all together with must-have services and free amenities like building WiFi, unlimited in room coffee and tea, unlimited local and international calls and a state-of-the-art Fitness Center. The Tillary Hotel has rooted itself deep within the Brooklyn community by supporting local business and collaborating with Brooklyn talent on a constant basis. The character reflects the Brooklyn culture with a Brooklyn attitude. Best of all, guests are a short Uber ride away from the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets: New York Islanders and epic concerts. And even shorter ride to Soho should you choose to spend the day in Manhattan. Unless, of course, guest choose to walk over the Brooklyn Bridge.

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brooklyn has eclipsed manhattan as the harbinger of cool. part smart, part edgy yet sophisticatedly urban. at the foot of the manhattan bridge, the tillary hotel amps up the borough’s cool quotidien. from the moment you walk into the hotel, our lobby sets the mood; almost as if you stumbled into the living room of a fashionable and well traveled friend. it’s cozy & comfortable, classy & cunning filled with over sized vintage board games, reggae music like a "brooklyn joint". this is when the guest experience begins.
the modern mix of indoor and outdoor spaces encompasses the many hidden gems the hotel has. the spaces inspire mingling among guests to create memories. they stand individually but flow as a one to tell a story.
the “brooklynized” t room café is a perfect setting for a secluded space or to clear mind. the entire menu solely consists of brooklyn goodies from local businesses. the secret side bar is the ideal backdrop for a moment away from the busy nyc streets. with its chic dive-ish bar vibe for guest to enjoy a brooklyn take on all their favorites. its outdoor deck overlooks the neighborhood brownstones. it features igloos like domes during the winter months and barbecuing and games during the summer. the private hangout 6th floor terrace is the ultimate milieu to take in the morning breeze or watch the sunset. complete with bean bags, sun loungers and table seating to enjoy a direct view of the manhattan bridge. the luxe guest rooms and suites are dressed in frette linens with mid-century modern furnishings that expressively raise the bar in brooklyn. feeling homey just yet?
what really is a perfect hotel? the tillary hotel is the epitome of customization. it caters to every guests ensuring that as soon as they step foot on property, they feel at home. the expected essentials amped up with a few delightful surprises, the hotel has it pulled all together with must-have services and free amenities like building wifi, unlimited in room coffee and tea, unlimited local and international calls and a state-of-the-art fitness center. the tillary hotel has rooted itself deep within the brooklyn community by supporting local business and collaborating with brooklyn talent on a constant basis. the character reflects the brooklyn culture with a brooklyn attitude. best of all, guests are a short uber ride away from the barclays center, home of the brooklyn nets: new york islanders and epic concerts. and even shorter ride to soho should you choose to spend the day in manhattan. unless, of course, guest choose to walk over the brooklyn bridge.


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Flower Patterns Sub Lesson for Art Teachers! A useful sub lesson that links with flower, natural forms and pattern projects. Detailed enough to keep your students busy.
A wonderfully appealing zentangles exercise where students fill in the feathers with different zentangles. This resource comes with the worksheet which shows a good example, a lesson plan and 3 zentangles sheets for inspiration.

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flower patterns sub lesson for art teachers! a useful sub lesson that links with flower, natural forms and pattern projects. detailed enough to keep your students busy.
a wonderfully appealing zentangles exercise where students fill in the feathers with different zentangles. this resource comes with the worksheet which shows a good example, a lesson plan and 3 zentangles sheets for inspiration.


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witamy na stronie World XContest 2019.
First 200k FAI of the European season is here. Congratulations to Simon Oberrauner 🇦🇹!

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witamy na stronie world xcontest 2019.
first 200k fai of the european season is here. congratulations to simon oberrauner 🇦🇹!


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About This Product: This 4oz plastic lid has a snap tight fit and a sip through hole.
Product Dimensions (mm): Diameter = 61, Height = 17.
Compatible Cup: This lid can be used with any of our 4oz paper cups.

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about this product: this 4oz plastic lid has a snap tight fit and a sip through hole.
product dimensions (mm): diameter = 61, height = 17.
compatible cup: this lid can be used with any of our 4oz paper cups.


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Immaculate Custom Built Family Home in a Quiet Cul De Sac on a .92 Acre County Lot! No City Taxes & Duke Progress Utilities! This Split Bedroom Home has Hardwood Floors in the Foyer, Formal Dining Room & Kitchen. Large Great Room for a Growing Family. Master Suite w/ Trey Ceiling & On-Suite Bath w/ Cultured Marble Double Vanity, Whirlpool Tub & Ceramic Shower. Upstairs Bonus Room at the Landing, Workout Room, Home Theatre Room, Home Office, 4th Bedroom & Full Bath. also Walk-In Storage. Fully Fenced Backyard, Large Deck for Entertaining & 2 Car Attached Garage. Upstairs was Finished in 2014 & Permitted, Septic Tank is Permitted for 4 Bedrooms.
CINDY SMITH of COLDWELL BANKER WATSON PROP.

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immaculate custom built family home in a quiet cul de sac on a .92 acre county lot! no city taxes & duke progress utilities! this split bedroom home has hardwood floors in the foyer, formal dining room & kitchen. large great room for a growing family. master suite w/ trey ceiling & on-suite bath w/ cultured marble double vanity, whirlpool tub & ceramic shower. upstairs bonus room at the landing, workout room, home theatre room, home office, 4th bedroom & full bath. also walk-in storage. fully fenced backyard, large deck for entertaining & 2 car attached garage. upstairs was finished in 2014 & permitted, septic tank is permitted for 4 bedrooms.
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The show will tour for four years, heading to over 100 countries.
A live stage show based on the 2014 animated movie The Nut Job is on the way.
Content creator Redrover and performing arts firm Monlove (the firm behind Ice Age Live) have teamed up to develop The Nut Job Live, with Cirque du Soleil co-founder Guy Caron on board as director.
The show will tour for four years, heading to over 100 countries, with DVD sales, t-shirts, character plushes and other additional merchandise to be sold on-site.
“We are excited that The Nut Job will be coming out of the screen and into arenas to meet with fans all over the world," said a Redrover representative.
The Nut Job 2 is set to be released in the US on May 19th, 2017.

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the show will tour for four years, heading to over 100 countries.
a live stage show based on the 2014 animated movie the nut job is on the way.
content creator redrover and performing arts firm monlove (the firm behind ice age live) have teamed up to develop the nut job live, with cirque du soleil co-founder guy caron on board as director.
the show will tour for four years, heading to over 100 countries, with dvd sales, t-shirts, character plushes and other additional merchandise to be sold on-site.
“we are excited that the nut job will be coming out of the screen and into arenas to meet with fans all over the world," said a redrover representative.
the nut job 2 is set to be released in the us on may 19th, 2017.


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Spending time with a horse is one of the best experiences people can make. Horseful empowers riders worldwide to connect their horse life with the entire equestrian world.
We uniquely connect you and your horses with horse-friendly places, events, service providers and other horseful people. Help others by sharing local information. Become a part. Be a spirit.
Horseful can be accessed anywhere using our mobile apps and website.

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spending time with a horse is one of the best experiences people can make. horseful empowers riders worldwide to connect their horse life with the entire equestrian world.
we uniquely connect you and your horses with horse-friendly places, events, service providers and other horseful people. help others by sharing local information. become a part. be a spirit.
horseful can be accessed anywhere using our mobile apps and website.


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Lots of folks avoid making artichokes for dinner because they’re time intensive little buggers.
There’s so much…preparation. And eating them isn’t the easiest thing in the world, either.
So while there’s a great pay-off at the end (the heart!) AND the eating process can be fun (hands! butter!), lots of folks avoid the overwhelming journey and just opt for potatoes.
As the owner of a very small business, you might feel like getting your marketing done is as overwhelming as eating an artichoke. It just takes so much…TIME.
There is, after all, actual work that you need to finish, or you won’t get paid. I get it. I’m in the same boat.
The important thing to remember though, is that every little bit helps. Baby steps are crucial. They move you forward and build good habits.
Habits that can ultimately bring you all the customers you’ll ever need. So next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, and you can’t figure out when to tackle your marketing, just stop. Breathe. And take a moment to think things through.
Schedule it. Make a weekly appointment with yourself and keep that time sacred.
Preempt that from happening by blocking out the time now. Go ahead and get your calendar. I’ll wait.
Okay – now take a look at your schedule. What makes the most sense for you? My recommendation is 1 to 2 hours every morning. Early. Before the phone starts ringing. That’s when my brain is fresh and I’m at my most creative. If an hour in the morning won’t work, then schedule it for the afternoon or evening. Or lump it all together into one day. But schedule it now.
Plan it out. Every successful business does the necessary planning.
And don’t forget it’s a continuous process. So don’t think that once you’ve created a plan, you’re done. Nope. Life happens and things change.
You’ve always got to look ahead and make adjustments. But plan!
So, figure out where you are now. Set some goals. And now, map it out. Create a marketing calendar so you know what you need to work on each week.
If you need help creating your marketing plan, there are lots of great resources out there. Google it. Or you can ask me. It’s what I do. We can look at your budget, and your goals and figure out your most cost-effective and efficient options.
Make it visible. This is especially important if you’re the type of person that works on “out of sight, out of mind” principles.
Get yourself the biggest white board you can find. Or better yet, go on down to your local home improvement store and buy some white board paint. (They have blackboard paint, too.) Paint an entire wall in your office and then plot out your plan three months at a time.
Refer back to that calendar you created. Use your favorite color markers. Make your own system. But make sure it’s up close and in your face. This is a sure-fire way to keep your marketing top-of-mind.
Organize your To Do list by time increments: things you can do in 5 minute increments, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, etc. That way, you’ll know what you can expect to do on any given day. And if, by some miracle, a window should open up in your day (say 30 minutes), then you take that next 30-min task and get ‘er done!
Be accountable to someone. If you’re not already part of a mastermind group, find one or create your own.
And then share your goals with them. Knowing that you’ll have to report back to your peers on your progress is great motivation.
For tips on finding and building a mastermind, read Joe Vitale’s Meet and Grow Rich, or check your local MeetUp.com page.
Outsource it. You have your strengths, sure. But that doesn’t mean you’re superhuman.
You really can’t (and shouldn’t) do it all yourself. Figure out what it is you’re good at, what you actually like doing, and then hire someone else to do the rest. There are plenty of affordable options out there — both online and off. Pursue them. Ask your local community college for an intern, or visit elance.com for a virtual marketing assistant.
It’s important to remember that you have an hourly rate. And if you can pay someone else to get something done in half the time it would take you to do it, you’ve just saved yourself a bunch of money!
Does your marketing artichoke feel doable now? It should. And eating it should actually be kind of fun, now that you know how to make time for it.
Have other suggestions? Please add them in the comments at the end of this post and share!
Glad you liked it, MJ. If you decide to paint something, post a pic on FB!
where do you get he darling and fantastic images… they are a great addition to great writing.
Great tips, Tea! I really like the idea of organizing the To Do list by time increments. One thing I try to do is, get at least one task done before opening my email or face book. Sometimes it’s hard but when I do it, it feels good knowing I can cross that one task off my list!

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lots of folks avoid making artichokes for dinner because they’re time intensive little buggers.
there’s so much…preparation. and eating them isn’t the easiest thing in the world, either.
so while there’s a great pay-off at the end (the heart!) and the eating process can be fun (hands! butter!), lots of folks avoid the overwhelming journey and just opt for potatoes.
as the owner of a very small business, you might feel like getting your marketing done is as overwhelming as eating an artichoke. it just takes so much…time.
there is, after all, actual work that you need to finish, or you won’t get paid. i get it. i’m in the same boat.
the important thing to remember though, is that every little bit helps. baby steps are crucial. they move you forward and build good habits.
habits that can ultimately bring you all the customers you’ll ever need. so next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, and you can’t figure out when to tackle your marketing, just stop. breathe. and take a moment to think things through.
schedule it. make a weekly appointment with yourself and keep that time sacred.
preempt that from happening by blocking out the time now. go ahead and get your calendar. i’ll wait.
okay – now take a look at your schedule. what makes the most sense for you? my recommendation is 1 to 2 hours every morning. early. before the phone starts ringing. that’s when my brain is fresh and i’m at my most creative. if an hour in the morning won’t work, then schedule it for the afternoon or evening. or lump it all together into one day. but schedule it now.
plan it out. every successful business does the necessary planning.
and don’t forget it’s a continuous process. so don’t think that once you’ve created a plan, you’re done. nope. life happens and things change.
you’ve always got to look ahead and make adjustments. but plan!
so, figure out where you are now. set some goals. and now, map it out. create a marketing calendar so you know what you need to work on each week.
if you need help creating your marketing plan, there are lots of great resources out there. google it. or you can ask me. it’s what i do. we can look at your budget, and your goals and figure out your most cost-effective and efficient options.
make it visible. this is especially important if you’re the type of person that works on “out of sight, out of mind” principles.
get yourself the biggest white board you can find. or better yet, go on down to your local home improvement store and buy some white board paint. (they have blackboard paint, too.) paint an entire wall in your office and then plot out your plan three months at a time.
refer back to that calendar you created. use your favorite color markers. make your own system. but make sure it’s up close and in your face. this is a sure-fire way to keep your marketing top-of-mind.
organize your to do list by time increments: things you can do in 5 minute increments, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, etc. that way, you’ll know what you can expect to do on any given day. and if, by some miracle, a window should open up in your day (say 30 minutes), then you take that next 30-min task and get ‘er done!
be accountable to someone. if you’re not already part of a mastermind group, find one or create your own.
and then share your goals with them. knowing that you’ll have to report back to your peers on your progress is great motivation.
for tips on finding and building a mastermind, read joe vitale’s meet and grow rich, or check your local meetup.com page.
outsource it. you have your strengths, sure. but that doesn’t mean you’re superhuman.
you really can’t (and shouldn’t) do it all yourself. figure out what it is you’re good at, what you actually like doing, and then hire someone else to do the rest. there are plenty of affordable options out there — both online and off. pursue them. ask your local community college for an intern, or visit elance.com for a virtual marketing assistant.
it’s important to remember that you have an hourly rate. and if you can pay someone else to get something done in half the time it would take you to do it, you’ve just saved yourself a bunch of money!
does your marketing artichoke feel doable now? it should. and eating it should actually be kind of fun, now that you know how to make time for it.
have other suggestions? please add them in the comments at the end of this post and share!
glad you liked it, mj. if you decide to paint something, post a pic on fb!
where do you get he darling and fantastic images… they are a great addition to great writing.
great tips, tea! i really like the idea of organizing the to do list by time increments. one thing i try to do is, get at least one task done before opening my email or face book. sometimes it’s hard but when i do it, it feels good knowing i can cross that one task off my list!


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Applications are invited from suitably qualified Applicants for the Pact Recruitment 2019. Interested applicant(s) ought to follow the details and procedures on this page to secure this opportunity.
populations of targeted parts of Lake Malawi are healthy and self-sustaining and c) the fisheries in the targeted parts of Lake Malawi are managed sustainably by 2024.
The Director of Finance, Contracts, and Administration (DFCA) will be responsible for the overall financial and contractual management of a USAID flagship biodiversity project in Malawi and supervise the financial and administrative team. S/he will oversee the effective and appropriate use of financial resources of the project, develop effective mechanisms to monitor the expenditures, and lead financial forecasting and planning. S/he will ensure implementation of administrative, financial, and human resource policies in line with USG regulations.
The DFCA is expected to have demonstrated high level financial and administrative management experience. S/he is responsible for and will serve as primary coordinator for all aspects of project activities related to finance, administration, compliance, and sub-grants management.
Lead on the development, planning, and implementation of program budgets with teams, monitor budget pipelines, and submit timely and accurate financial reports to Pact and USAID as required, ensuring regulatory compliance to Pact, USAID standards, as well as Malawian legal regulations.
Review and approve recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to project’s senior management team.
Provide leadership to ensure continual review of internal and strategic controls, communications, risk assessments, and maintenance of resources along with supporting documentation.
Support sub-awardees in the preparation of accurate monthly financial reports and other finance and grant-related reports and documentation as needed, checking compliance with all supporting documents.
Assist partners and staff in the development of budgets for project activities and monitor expenses against approved budgets.
Maintain the formal financial system with support from the Pact Finance Manager in Malawi.
Maintain adequate records for all advances, both employee and sub-grantee, in the Malawi office and prepare financial reports.
Coordinate Pact Malawi’s VAT Claims to MRA.
Conduct site and compliance visits and issue comprehensive Site Visit Reports.
Ensure that sub-contracts, sub-grants and local consultancy documents and procedures are completed in a timely and correct manner and comply with Pact and USAID policies, regulations, and branding, providing capacity development support to staff and sub-grantees as needed.
Serve as the liaison between the grantee organizations and Pact to ensure contractual obligations for the projects are met and to process contractual actions such as specialized equipment purchases, deliverables, modifications, and closeouts.
Maintain operations tracker to document process for each grant cycle; compile and organize all grant materials.
Lead on overall administration and procurement coordination and ensure an effective and efficient operating platform for the program.
Work closely with senior management to address any financial or performance issues to ensure smooth implementation, financial and technical reporting, and tracking of the individual partner activities against work plans.
Coordinate the security, insurance, and maintenance of office equipment (computer, telephone, etc.).
Maintain and oversee asset management including fleet of vehicles, office equipment, etc.
Maintain staff confidential files, assist COP in staff management and performance against job description and performance goals, and provide staff training as needed.
Ability to live, work, and travel within Malawi.
Experience using Serenic, Unanet, and SalesForce database etc.
To apply for this job please visit careers-pactworld.icims.com.
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applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the pact recruitment 2019. interested applicant(s) ought to follow the details and procedures on this page to secure this opportunity.
populations of targeted parts of lake malawi are healthy and self-sustaining and c) the fisheries in the targeted parts of lake malawi are managed sustainably by 2024.
the director of finance, contracts, and administration (dfca) will be responsible for the overall financial and contractual management of a usaid flagship biodiversity project in malawi and supervise the financial and administrative team. s/he will oversee the effective and appropriate use of financial resources of the project, develop effective mechanisms to monitor the expenditures, and lead financial forecasting and planning. s/he will ensure implementation of administrative, financial, and human resource policies in line with usg regulations.
the dfca is expected to have demonstrated high level financial and administrative management experience. s/he is responsible for and will serve as primary coordinator for all aspects of project activities related to finance, administration, compliance, and sub-grants management.
lead on the development, planning, and implementation of program budgets with teams, monitor budget pipelines, and submit timely and accurate financial reports to pact and usaid as required, ensuring regulatory compliance to pact, usaid standards, as well as malawian legal regulations.
review and approve recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to project’s senior management team.
provide leadership to ensure continual review of internal and strategic controls, communications, risk assessments, and maintenance of resources along with supporting documentation.
support sub-awardees in the preparation of accurate monthly financial reports and other finance and grant-related reports and documentation as needed, checking compliance with all supporting documents.
assist partners and staff in the development of budgets for project activities and monitor expenses against approved budgets.
maintain the formal financial system with support from the pact finance manager in malawi.
maintain adequate records for all advances, both employee and sub-grantee, in the malawi office and prepare financial reports.
coordinate pact malawi’s vat claims to mra.
conduct site and compliance visits and issue comprehensive site visit reports.
ensure that sub-contracts, sub-grants and local consultancy documents and procedures are completed in a timely and correct manner and comply with pact and usaid policies, regulations, and branding, providing capacity development support to staff and sub-grantees as needed.
serve as the liaison between the grantee organizations and pact to ensure contractual obligations for the projects are met and to process contractual actions such as specialized equipment purchases, deliverables, modifications, and closeouts.
maintain operations tracker to document process for each grant cycle; compile and organize all grant materials.
lead on overall administration and procurement coordination and ensure an effective and efficient operating platform for the program.
work closely with senior management to address any financial or performance issues to ensure smooth implementation, financial and technical reporting, and tracking of the individual partner activities against work plans.
coordinate the security, insurance, and maintenance of office equipment (computer, telephone, etc.).
maintain and oversee asset management including fleet of vehicles, office equipment, etc.
maintain staff confidential files, assist cop in staff management and performance against job description and performance goals, and provide staff training as needed.
ability to live, work, and travel within malawi.
experience using serenic, unanet, and salesforce database etc.
to apply for this job please visit careers-pactworld.icims.com.
connect with us: like our facebook page,follow  us on twitter, and also subscribe to our feed. stayed blessed!


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Our website and digital marketing audits are designed to uncover missed opportunities and to identify what you need to change to get better results from your digital marketing campaigns.
Enter the URL of any website, landing page or blog article and see how well optimised it is for one keyword or phrase. It takes about 45 seconds.
Clients often approach us with the question, is their current agency or strategy giving them the best value? More than often it’s not about whether the quality of work being done is up to standard, it’s normally about ensuring that work is being focused in the right area and there are no opportunities being missed. Our aim is to provide impartial advice and to spot the opportunities while helping you create a solid strategy that delivers great returns.
Our website audits primarily focus on how your users engage with you when they reach your website and how to improve this for commercial gain. Covering topics such as conversion rate optimisation, bounce rates, visitor engagement and compatibility. We put together an audit with recommendations to address the key issues, backed up by data and industry knowledge. Once complete we’ll spend time with you, going through the actions and showing you how to get things fixed.
Our digital marketing audits look at external factors to why your current marketing campaigns may not be performing well. Depending on your current mix, we can look at your PPC or organic search, email marketing, display as well as social media. We can give a high-level view across multiple channels or an indepth look into a single channel. Our goal is to spot opportunities to ensure you get the best commercial return for the investment you are making in marketing.
"Auburn have vastly improved the Boxit Central site, which is now much more user-friendly and enjoying higher visits, increasing our leads with regular weekly enquiries. "

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our website and digital marketing audits are designed to uncover missed opportunities and to identify what you need to change to get better results from your digital marketing campaigns.
enter the url of any website, landing page or blog article and see how well optimised it is for one keyword or phrase. it takes about 45 seconds.
clients often approach us with the question, is their current agency or strategy giving them the best value? more than often it’s not about whether the quality of work being done is up to standard, it’s normally about ensuring that work is being focused in the right area and there are no opportunities being missed. our aim is to provide impartial advice and to spot the opportunities while helping you create a solid strategy that delivers great returns.
our website audits primarily focus on how your users engage with you when they reach your website and how to improve this for commercial gain. covering topics such as conversion rate optimisation, bounce rates, visitor engagement and compatibility. we put together an audit with recommendations to address the key issues, backed up by data and industry knowledge. once complete we’ll spend time with you, going through the actions and showing you how to get things fixed.
our digital marketing audits look at external factors to why your current marketing campaigns may not be performing well. depending on your current mix, we can look at your ppc or organic search, email marketing, display as well as social media. we can give a high-level view across multiple channels or an indepth look into a single channel. our goal is to spot opportunities to ensure you get the best commercial return for the investment you are making in marketing.
"auburn have vastly improved the boxit central site, which is now much more user-friendly and enjoying higher visits, increasing our leads with regular weekly enquiries. "


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You’ll find DVD’s, Online Streaming Content and More..
Our Courses are available for purchase to be shipped to you as a DVD or to enjoy via the convenience of online streaming to your device.
Bruce Baltz, founder of SpiriPhysical® LLC is a founding member of Deep Freeze Team LLC. He is a licensed massage therapist in the States of NY, FL and NC while maintaining his Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. He received his (Active Isolated Stretching) AIS Certification in 2015 and is the former Chair of NCBTMB. Bruce has been a deep tissue stone educator since 1999 and teaching AIS since 2004. He has a Active Isolated Stretching Jupiter FL private Practice where he focuses on providing AIS sessions to a diverse age range of clients; including but not limited to joint replacement, sports performance, functional movement, stability and balance.
With the addition of Active Isolated Stretch, Bruce has made great improvements to the overall well-being of our membership. Bruce is dedicated to helping our members feel and move better, recover or prevent injury and improve range of motion to enhance their active lives. Bruce is always sharing knowledge with both our Personal Trainers and Massage Therapists, making him and his work a valuable part of our wellness program.
Over the last 10 years Bruce Baltz and I have crossed paths many times. I first knew him as the Major pusher of Hot stone massage. As I got to know him, I realized he is one of the most tactically gifted people I know. He teaches expecting people to understands what he is feeling and through demonstration and mentorship, he influences people to be more perceptive of tough. I would love to see him take on a class on the gifts and challenges of intuition. I suggest people take his class simply to better understand what he can help you feel.
Bruce was instrumental forces in helping Oasis develop its massage therapy program not once, but twice. Bruce was there at the very beginning of our business in 1998 providing insight and advice to help us grow the business and build the massage program. He did this once more in 2008 when we opened our Westchester location, and has been invaluable with his work. I highly recommend Bruce to any spa owner or business looking for a passionate and knowledgeable massage professional.
I've known Bruce for several years and he is one of the most personable people in the massage profession. He is engaging as an educator; we frequently cross paths while teaching at events and conferences and I have never heard anything except the highest praise for his classes. I also appreciate his willingness to serve on the Board of the NCBTMB, which is a difficult job that you have to have a thick skin in order to take on. I also knew Bruce during his time at Bon Vital. He is an asset to any company and gives 100% wherever he goes.
Our Blog features lots of great content published frequently there is both paid and free content available. WIth a small contribution to our site you can receive access to videos featuring different techniques from our full length videos.

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you’ll find dvd’s, online streaming content and more..
our courses are available for purchase to be shipped to you as a dvd or to enjoy via the convenience of online streaming to your device.
bruce baltz, founder of spiriphysical® llc is a founding member of deep freeze team llc. he is a licensed massage therapist in the states of ny, fl and nc while maintaining his board certification in therapeutic massage & bodywork. he received his (active isolated stretching) ais certification in 2015 and is the former chair of ncbtmb. bruce has been a deep tissue stone educator since 1999 and teaching ais since 2004. he has a active isolated stretching jupiter fl private practice where he focuses on providing ais sessions to a diverse age range of clients; including but not limited to joint replacement, sports performance, functional movement, stability and balance.
with the addition of active isolated stretch, bruce has made great improvements to the overall well-being of our membership. bruce is dedicated to helping our members feel and move better, recover or prevent injury and improve range of motion to enhance their active lives. bruce is always sharing knowledge with both our personal trainers and massage therapists, making him and his work a valuable part of our wellness program.
over the last 10 years bruce baltz and i have crossed paths many times. i first knew him as the major pusher of hot stone massage. as i got to know him, i realized he is one of the most tactically gifted people i know. he teaches expecting people to understands what he is feeling and through demonstration and mentorship, he influences people to be more perceptive of tough. i would love to see him take on a class on the gifts and challenges of intuition. i suggest people take his class simply to better understand what he can help you feel.
bruce was instrumental forces in helping oasis develop its massage therapy program not once, but twice. bruce was there at the very beginning of our business in 1998 providing insight and advice to help us grow the business and build the massage program. he did this once more in 2008 when we opened our westchester location, and has been invaluable with his work. i highly recommend bruce to any spa owner or business looking for a passionate and knowledgeable massage professional.
i've known bruce for several years and he is one of the most personable people in the massage profession. he is engaging as an educator; we frequently cross paths while teaching at events and conferences and i have never heard anything except the highest praise for his classes. i also appreciate his willingness to serve on the board of the ncbtmb, which is a difficult job that you have to have a thick skin in order to take on. i also knew bruce during his time at bon vital. he is an asset to any company and gives 100% wherever he goes.
our blog features lots of great content published frequently there is both paid and free content available. with a small contribution to our site you can receive access to videos featuring different techniques from our full length videos.


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The final back and front cover for my new book!
Some of my early scribbly sketches where I’m just testing out general ideas.
From the beginning, I had a clear idea of what I wanted the cover to look like. First, I wanted it to show Laser Moose shooting lasers, because he isn’t called “Laser Moose” for nothing, right? And second, I wanted to emphasize the relationship between Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy and show how much fun these guys have when they’re leaping through the forest together.
Then I just drew the cover over and over again, slowly refining it as I went.
The “Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy” logo evolved over time. I started with the “Laser Moose” text I used in my first ever drawing of Laser Moose. And I wanted it to have a bit of a late-70s iron-on patch sort of feel to it.
At first, I didn’t really have a solid idea of what I wanted to put on the back cover, except that I wanted it to be a continuation of the scene on the front cover. After a few sketches, I decided it would be great to put Frank the Deer on the back, looking perturbed as usual.
A couple of early sketches for the back cover, with a grumpy-looking Frank the Deer.
Several drawings later, I scanned my final art and colourist J. L. Martin and I added colour in Photoshop, with sage advice from Julie Barnes at AMP Comics for Kids.
Here’s the final art for the back and front covers.
Then, Julie added all of the final touches – the book blurb and AMP logo and so on – to create the final cover you see at the top of this post. And, for a final touch, the printer added a layer of gloss to the red bits on the cover, so the lasers look like they’re coming right at you!
ZZZZZZZZZT!! Lasers! Coming at you!
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the final back and front cover for my new book!
some of my early scribbly sketches where i’m just testing out general ideas.
from the beginning, i had a clear idea of what i wanted the cover to look like. first, i wanted it to show laser moose shooting lasers, because he isn’t called “laser moose” for nothing, right? and second, i wanted to emphasize the relationship between laser moose and rabbit boy and show how much fun these guys have when they’re leaping through the forest together.
then i just drew the cover over and over again, slowly refining it as i went.
the “laser moose and rabbit boy” logo evolved over time. i started with the “laser moose” text i used in my first ever drawing of laser moose. and i wanted it to have a bit of a late-70s iron-on patch sort of feel to it.
at first, i didn’t really have a solid idea of what i wanted to put on the back cover, except that i wanted it to be a continuation of the scene on the front cover. after a few sketches, i decided it would be great to put frank the deer on the back, looking perturbed as usual.
a couple of early sketches for the back cover, with a grumpy-looking frank the deer.
several drawings later, i scanned my final art and colourist j. l. martin and i added colour in photoshop, with sage advice from julie barnes at amp comics for kids.
here’s the final art for the back and front covers.
then, julie added all of the final touches – the book blurb and amp logo and so on – to create the final cover you see at the top of this post. and, for a final touch, the printer added a layer of gloss to the red bits on the cover, so the lasers look like they’re coming right at you!
zzzzzzzzzt!! lasers! coming at you!
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> >this is a mayor annoyance.  please fix this situation.
> 	are you talking to me or him or that other guy?
i am talking about dieter <freebsd at sopwith.solgatos.com>.


text: buying that furniture. Truth be told, it is much cheaper to purchase furniture in late the month. Most furniture firms make decisions toward the end in the month on which lines of pieces of furniture they will continue to use and which they could possibly get rid of. The ones they are trying to get eliminate are sold at a greatly discounted prices. Timber furniture is perhaps the most popular kind of pieces of furniture. If you decide to by anything wood, nevertheless , there are some things to look for in order to make sure you are getting good quality. Run your hand on the furniture and make sure it is smooth. Try to find any blemishes as well. Buy employed furniture when you can. You may be surprised a few of the great furniture pieces you can get utilized. Sometimes individuals will buy a redecorating and not like it, or use it. When they want a new piece, many times they are going to want to get rid of it for a low cost. Be sure you're working with a budget when you are shopping for furniture. There are many different prices with regard to furniture. You might end up bankrupt when you aren't prepared. If you have a price reduce in mind, you are less likely to overspend. Make sure the used furniture you are considering is not on some sort of recall list. What a big problem with used furniture. There may be hidden dangers that you'd usually never see when buying new. You can perform a simple web search to help you uncover whether the piece you are looking for is alright. Size needs to be an important factor when it comes to finding out which furniture to purchase. You can see the most amazing sofa or table, but if it does unfit in your home, it may not be wise to obtain it. You may want to measure the area where you intend to put the furniture prior to heading to their grocer. If you are buying furniture for your newborn or child, make sure the furniture can suit their needs as they get older. Quite a few baby beds now convert to young child or twin size beds since the child gets older. Buying furniture that will looks too babyish will likely not address the child's tastes as they mature. Purchasing a piece of furniture, try removing typically the drawers. Curated Collection Of Giddings Reclining Chaise Lounge Touch the inside of the compartments to see if it feels rough. Low quality pieces of furniture usually feels very rough. The greater pieces of furniture also have dust panels among drawers. Do not hesitate to ask for a lesser price if you do not see dust energy or finds that the wood inside drawers is rough. When shopping for home furniture, make sure you know a little about the various kinds of wood so you get the deal you would like. Solid wood generally costs the most which is more likely to get scratched. Veneers come with an inexpensive core. Composite and molecule board items are made up from a few different things, like plastics and real wood pulp. They cost the least nevertheless won't last long. Negotiate on the associated with the furniture that you like. Many people don't know that furniture normally has a integrated markup, just like cars on a whole lot. There's an expectation that a tiny haggling might happen. Do yourself a favor and present 15% to 20% below the ticket expense and see what happens. You may be surprised with the money you save. Although you may be convinced to buy big, bold furniture using wild or bright colors, help save that for decorative pieces which could easily be moved around. If the tastes change, large and strangely colored furniture may be hard to re-sell. Stay with neutral and classic shades for large and expensive home furniture. Is the piece well-crafted? Are the switches on it sewn to it to wherever they won't fall off? Do you see that the particular trim is perfectly aligned? When you aren't seeing perfection, then take a look at something else since this piece is probably not great quality. Try using vacuuming and sizzling for cushion care instead of cleansing the covers in a washing machine. When you clean those covers, you can end up falling furniture colors pretty fast. Of course, if you wash them at distinct times, you can have furniture that's got numerous color variants on it. It's not an attractive sight. This article has provided you with a great tips for those furniture acquiring needs of yours. Think about the tips that has been given to you so that you can protected the furniture you need at a great price. There is no need to overpay regarding furniture or make decisions devoid of all the information.

lowercased: buying that furniture. truth be told, it is much cheaper to purchase furniture in late the month. most furniture firms make decisions toward the end in the month on which lines of pieces of furniture they will continue to use and which they could possibly get rid of. the ones they are trying to get eliminate are sold at a greatly discounted prices. timber furniture is perhaps the most popular kind of pieces of furniture. if you decide to by anything wood, nevertheless , there are some things to look for in order to make sure you are getting good quality. run your hand on the furniture and make sure it is smooth. try to find any blemishes as well. buy employed furniture when you can. you may be surprised a few of the great furniture pieces you can get utilized. sometimes individuals will buy a redecorating and not like it, or use it. when they want a new piece, many times they are going to want to get rid of it for a low cost. be sure you're working with a budget when you are shopping for furniture. there are many different prices with regard to furniture. you might end up bankrupt when you aren't prepared. if you have a price reduce in mind, you are less likely to overspend. make sure the used furniture you are considering is not on some sort of recall list. what a big problem with used furniture. there may be hidden dangers that you'd usually never see when buying new. you can perform a simple web search to help you uncover whether the piece you are looking for is alright. size needs to be an important factor when it comes to finding out which furniture to purchase. you can see the most amazing sofa or table, but if it does unfit in your home, it may not be wise to obtain it. you may want to measure the area where you intend to put the furniture prior to heading to their grocer. if you are buying furniture for your newborn or child, make sure the furniture can suit their needs as they get older. quite a few baby beds now convert to young child or twin size beds since the child gets older. buying furniture that will looks too babyish will likely not address the child's tastes as they mature. purchasing a piece of furniture, try removing typically the drawers. curated collection of giddings reclining chaise lounge touch the inside of the compartments to see if it feels rough. low quality pieces of furniture usually feels very rough. the greater pieces of furniture also have dust panels among drawers. do not hesitate to ask for a lesser price if you do not see dust energy or finds that the wood inside drawers is rough. when shopping for home furniture, make sure you know a little about the various kinds of wood so you get the deal you would like. solid wood generally costs the most which is more likely to get scratched. veneers come with an inexpensive core. composite and molecule board items are made up from a few different things, like plastics and real wood pulp. they cost the least nevertheless won't last long. negotiate on the associated with the furniture that you like. many people don't know that furniture normally has a integrated markup, just like cars on a whole lot. there's an expectation that a tiny haggling might happen. do yourself a favor and present 15% to 20% below the ticket expense and see what happens. you may be surprised with the money you save. although you may be convinced to buy big, bold furniture using wild or bright colors, help save that for decorative pieces which could easily be moved around. if the tastes change, large and strangely colored furniture may be hard to re-sell. stay with neutral and classic shades for large and expensive home furniture. is the piece well-crafted? are the switches on it sewn to it to wherever they won't fall off? do you see that the particular trim is perfectly aligned? when you aren't seeing perfection, then take a look at something else since this piece is probably not great quality. try using vacuuming and sizzling for cushion care instead of cleansing the covers in a washing machine. when you clean those covers, you can end up falling furniture colors pretty fast. of course, if you wash them at distinct times, you can have furniture that's got numerous color variants on it. it's not an attractive sight. this article has provided you with a great tips for those furniture acquiring needs of yours. think about the tips that has been given to you so that you can protected the furniture you need at a great price. there is no need to overpay regarding furniture or make decisions devoid of all the information.


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President Dalia Grybauskaitė met with foreign ambassadors accredited to Lithuania. At the meeting, the president reviewed the main tasks and events of the last year, thanked the ambassadors for cooperation, and discussed the introduction of the euro and Lithuania's key objectives for the year, the presidential press service said.
It is a traditional meeting of the president and representatives of foreign diplomatic corps. About 50 ambassadors attended the meeting this year.
"Last year was exceptional for Lithuania. We have ensured greater military, economic and energy security for our country. Membership in the United Nations Security Council has enabled us to contribute in a meaningful way to tackling international problems. We must continue all the work started and effectively use Lithuania's economic growth for ensuring the stability and economic welfare for Lithuanian people," the president said.
According to the president, Lithuania's economy is growing but economic recovery at EU level remains slow. Therefore, it is essential to continue reforms. It is important to fully exploit the potential of the Investment Plan for Europe proposed by the European Commission. The plan can help attract to strategic EU projects additional funds which, if used effectively, would contribute substantially to improving the economic situation in the EU.
The president underlined that in the light of significant changes on the global energy market it was critical for the EU to continue with the implementation of strategic energy projects. Lithuania supports the creation of the EU's energy union which would increase energy security and provide with more levers in negotiations with foreign energy suppliers.
The president and ambassadors also discussed Lithuania's aspiration for membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It is a top priority for Lithuania this year.

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president dalia grybauskaitė met with foreign ambassadors accredited to lithuania. at the meeting, the president reviewed the main tasks and events of the last year, thanked the ambassadors for cooperation, and discussed the introduction of the euro and lithuania's key objectives for the year, the presidential press service said.
it is a traditional meeting of the president and representatives of foreign diplomatic corps. about 50 ambassadors attended the meeting this year.
"last year was exceptional for lithuania. we have ensured greater military, economic and energy security for our country. membership in the united nations security council has enabled us to contribute in a meaningful way to tackling international problems. we must continue all the work started and effectively use lithuania's economic growth for ensuring the stability and economic welfare for lithuanian people," the president said.
according to the president, lithuania's economy is growing but economic recovery at eu level remains slow. therefore, it is essential to continue reforms. it is important to fully exploit the potential of the investment plan for europe proposed by the european commission. the plan can help attract to strategic eu projects additional funds which, if used effectively, would contribute substantially to improving the economic situation in the eu.
the president underlined that in the light of significant changes on the global energy market it was critical for the eu to continue with the implementation of strategic energy projects. lithuania supports the creation of the eu's energy union which would increase energy security and provide with more levers in negotiations with foreign energy suppliers.
the president and ambassadors also discussed lithuania's aspiration for membership in the organisation for economic co-operation and development. it is a top priority for lithuania this year.


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Today was a good day. I received word that I passed the Qualifications Evaluation Panel for the Foreign Service Specialist Facility Manager position. Which means I get to go to an oral assessment, but one that's different from the Foreign Service Officer process I went through in November. And even though I haven't heard official news one way or another regarding the Air Force promotion board, it's nice to know that I have something (no matter how tentative) in reserve.
So, as it stands right now, I'm batting .500 if you include the three jobs I haven't submitted my application to. I'm also aware that many of those denials are due to the way the government hiring system is set up. Most of them were internal agency fills, and it's likely that they knew who they wanted when they wrote the job opening...the only reason I was even able to apply was because I can claim veteran's benefits.
So, I've largely figured out what I want to do for my career, now I just have to convince someone that I can do it better than the other applicants.
It has now been 3 months since I submitted my application to become a foreign service specialist facility manager. I have been referred for additional consideration but have heard nothing about the QEP results.
29 May 2012 informed that OA Notification would be contacting me soon to schedule the OA.
As I was on the FSCE Register in June, I never really followed up on the FM position after that.
There are more FMs than FSCEs, so that may have contributed to why I got picked up as an FSCE first.

lowercased:
today was a good day. i received word that i passed the qualifications evaluation panel for the foreign service specialist facility manager position. which means i get to go to an oral assessment, but one that's different from the foreign service officer process i went through in november. and even though i haven't heard official news one way or another regarding the air force promotion board, it's nice to know that i have something (no matter how tentative) in reserve.
so, as it stands right now, i'm batting .500 if you include the three jobs i haven't submitted my application to. i'm also aware that many of those denials are due to the way the government hiring system is set up. most of them were internal agency fills, and it's likely that they knew who they wanted when they wrote the job opening...the only reason i was even able to apply was because i can claim veteran's benefits.
so, i've largely figured out what i want to do for my career, now i just have to convince someone that i can do it better than the other applicants.
it has now been 3 months since i submitted my application to become a foreign service specialist facility manager. i have been referred for additional consideration but have heard nothing about the qep results.
29 may 2012 informed that oa notification would be contacting me soon to schedule the oa.
as i was on the fsce register in june, i never really followed up on the fm position after that.
there are more fms than fsces, so that may have contributed to why i got picked up as an fsce first.


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At the start of a new year, I always like to wrap up old business while simultaneously beginning new things. Which simply means I pretty much never finish what I start😉 Today's post is all about that; a room project I fully intended on wrapping up last year and well, I did get started on some things, I didn't get very far. So here we are, trying again! This room I so speak of is our living room.
In addition, I was provided a discount by Plush Rugs in return for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own.
To recap, we moved into this home in the summer of 2014. There were some rooms that got attention right away; Little B's nursery and the playroom (Do you see what's wrong with this picture?! My kids get all the nice spaces!) and there were rooms like this that have clearly been ignored for way too long. Which is sad because this is personally one of my favorite rooms in the house.
Actually up until Christmas, we didn't even have anything on the walls! Early last spring, I did happen to finally cover the bandaid color that had been haunting us from the previous owners (went with Honeymilk from Valspar). Other than paint, the second thing I did manage to do last year was to pick out a rug from Plush Rugs. We intend on getting hardwood in here eventually (actually had a guy lined up to install the floors 2 years ago and had to cancel!) so in the meantime, I needed to cover these old carpets pronto!
I decided on the Wharton Blue rug and I've been having a love affair with it ever since it took up real estate in our home. Buying rugs online makes me really nervous (who wants to have to package up and return a hundred pound rug that they hate?!)BUT I have to say the stock photos on Plush Rug's website were pretty darn accurate of what it looks like in real life. The color is absolutely beautiful, almost like a soft steel blue. As soon as we unrolled it and laid it down, the room instantly lightened up. I'm pretty sure I did the Carlton. It was like a whole new room just by changing up one thing!
I've been especially pleased with how the rug has held up (I don't let anyone eat in here, so that helps with stains!), not to mention that Plush Rugs was super easy to work with; both their website and customer service. Trust me, we all could use "easy" in our lives nowadays.
Now let's chat about what I envision this room to look like in the near future!
My biggest goal is to just make this room feel cozy and inviting. Aside from the dining room, it's the first room visitors see when they enter the house. With that being said, we don't have a tv or toys in this room, nor do I plan on changing that. You know who uses this room the most? Me! This is where I blog from (currently sitting here now!), peruse the internet obsessively for thin gold floating frames, and when time allows, dive into a good book.
To me, soft blues invite serenity into a room, and I love how they look with neutral tones. As I mentioned, wood floors are in this room's future, along with board and batten on the walls. It's directly across from our dining room, and so it only makes sense to match the wall treatment. Actually that's the reason this room as has been moving at a snail's pace! I was waiting to hang things until we finished the board and batten in here, but it's been almost 2 years and we still haven't knocked it off our to-do list. Womp. Womp. So I'm moving on....After all, that's what patching is for, right?
Furniture wise, I think the coffee table is staying. That's actually a thrift store makeover project I'll be sharing about soon, but it's very similar to my inspiration piece above from Pier 1. Originally, my plan was to use it in our family room but it's been sitting here temporarily and it's beginning to grow on me. I don't like that the wood is the same color of our couch BUT I'm hoping to trade this couch in for something lighter someday soon (just need to bribe the hubby!😉) I have always loved the classic look of a slip-covered couch and I really like that this one is an oatmeal-colored linen (not sure I'm brave enough to do stark white!) Light furniture makes me a little nervous with two little wildlings in the house BUT I find that our upholstered dining room chairs do just fine (because again, they're in a room the kids barely roam to). Plus, there's always good ol' Scotch Guard.
The mirror will be staying (mine was originally from Home Goods a few years back, but the one below is very similar and octagon-y-ish) BUT I'm debating sanding or painting it? Not sure if the darker wood will clash or compliment the rest of the wood furniture in the room when it's all said and done. What do you guys think?
To the right of the mirror (when facing it head on), is our new console table we just picked up after the holidays. We had stopped in our local World Market one day only to find out they were having a huge relocation sale. I had been eyeing this table for years and was so excited to see it was half off! It's called the Everett Foyer Console Table and it is the perfect size for filling in this big blank wall.
Over on the opposite side of the room, is where all our windows are.
SO MUCH GOLD BROWN going on over here! Blah.
I would love to add two sitting chairs here to frame the windows. I've fallen hard for this accent chair. It's a combination of some of my favorite things; ticking stripes, raw wood, and spindle legs!
I still haven't decided on window treatments but those are a MUST! I always say window treatments are to a room, like mascara is to the eyes (I know I speak so wisely). It's amazing what curtains can do for a space.
Add in a lamp, an end table or two, some pillows, and a little decor, and we'll finally have a space that doesn't look like we just moved into! Can't wait to see it all come together. As always, you can follow along on our house projects and sneak peeks over on Instagram. Hope to see you there!

lowercased:
at the start of a new year, i always like to wrap up old business while simultaneously beginning new things. which simply means i pretty much never finish what i start😉 today's post is all about that; a room project i fully intended on wrapping up last year and well, i did get started on some things, i didn't get very far. so here we are, trying again! this room i so speak of is our living room.
in addition, i was provided a discount by plush rugs in return for my honest review. all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own.
to recap, we moved into this home in the summer of 2014. there were some rooms that got attention right away; little b's nursery and the playroom (do you see what's wrong with this picture?! my kids get all the nice spaces!) and there were rooms like this that have clearly been ignored for way too long. which is sad because this is personally one of my favorite rooms in the house.
actually up until christmas, we didn't even have anything on the walls! early last spring, i did happen to finally cover the bandaid color that had been haunting us from the previous owners (went with honeymilk from valspar). other than paint, the second thing i did manage to do last year was to pick out a rug from plush rugs. we intend on getting hardwood in here eventually (actually had a guy lined up to install the floors 2 years ago and had to cancel!) so in the meantime, i needed to cover these old carpets pronto!
i decided on the wharton blue rug and i've been having a love affair with it ever since it took up real estate in our home. buying rugs online makes me really nervous (who wants to have to package up and return a hundred pound rug that they hate?!)but i have to say the stock photos on plush rug's website were pretty darn accurate of what it looks like in real life. the color is absolutely beautiful, almost like a soft steel blue. as soon as we unrolled it and laid it down, the room instantly lightened up. i'm pretty sure i did the carlton. it was like a whole new room just by changing up one thing!
i've been especially pleased with how the rug has held up (i don't let anyone eat in here, so that helps with stains!), not to mention that plush rugs was super easy to work with; both their website and customer service. trust me, we all could use "easy" in our lives nowadays.
now let's chat about what i envision this room to look like in the near future!
my biggest goal is to just make this room feel cozy and inviting. aside from the dining room, it's the first room visitors see when they enter the house. with that being said, we don't have a tv or toys in this room, nor do i plan on changing that. you know who uses this room the most? me! this is where i blog from (currently sitting here now!), peruse the internet obsessively for thin gold floating frames, and when time allows, dive into a good book.
to me, soft blues invite serenity into a room, and i love how they look with neutral tones. as i mentioned, wood floors are in this room's future, along with board and batten on the walls. it's directly across from our dining room, and so it only makes sense to match the wall treatment. actually that's the reason this room as has been moving at a snail's pace! i was waiting to hang things until we finished the board and batten in here, but it's been almost 2 years and we still haven't knocked it off our to-do list. womp. womp. so i'm moving on....after all, that's what patching is for, right?
furniture wise, i think the coffee table is staying. that's actually a thrift store makeover project i'll be sharing about soon, but it's very similar to my inspiration piece above from pier 1. originally, my plan was to use it in our family room but it's been sitting here temporarily and it's beginning to grow on me. i don't like that the wood is the same color of our couch but i'm hoping to trade this couch in for something lighter someday soon (just need to bribe the hubby!😉) i have always loved the classic look of a slip-covered couch and i really like that this one is an oatmeal-colored linen (not sure i'm brave enough to do stark white!) light furniture makes me a little nervous with two little wildlings in the house but i find that our upholstered dining room chairs do just fine (because again, they're in a room the kids barely roam to). plus, there's always good ol' scotch guard.
the mirror will be staying (mine was originally from home goods a few years back, but the one below is very similar and octagon-y-ish) but i'm debating sanding or painting it? not sure if the darker wood will clash or compliment the rest of the wood furniture in the room when it's all said and done. what do you guys think?
to the right of the mirror (when facing it head on), is our new console table we just picked up after the holidays. we had stopped in our local world market one day only to find out they were having a huge relocation sale. i had been eyeing this table for years and was so excited to see it was half off! it's called the everett foyer console table and it is the perfect size for filling in this big blank wall.
over on the opposite side of the room, is where all our windows are.
so much gold brown going on over here! blah.
i would love to add two sitting chairs here to frame the windows. i've fallen hard for this accent chair. it's a combination of some of my favorite things; ticking stripes, raw wood, and spindle legs!
i still haven't decided on window treatments but those are a must! i always say window treatments are to a room, like mascara is to the eyes (i know i speak so wisely). it's amazing what curtains can do for a space.
add in a lamp, an end table or two, some pillows, and a little decor, and we'll finally have a space that doesn't look like we just moved into! can't wait to see it all come together. as always, you can follow along on our house projects and sneak peeks over on instagram. hope to see you there!


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This raw cold life is a beautiful thing.
Today I had the pleasure of working with a good friend on requirements for an analysis tool. The outcome of this project will lead to significant improvements in patient experiences. Making something that impacts someone’s life? That’s amazing!
Earlier this week, I worked with two other friends on visual design for an elearning project. The goal is to improve the amount and quality of investment for an entire segment of employees. That’s amazing!
Currently, I’m sitting at a coffee shop designing a presentation for tonight’s rotary meeting. I am speaking about the impact rugby has had on my life, and how we can grow the sport in the local area. I am enjoying the good weather while I work. That’s amazing!
As we sit (or stand) here cranking out work, I want to remind you all about the amazing time we live in. Think about who you get to talk to, work with, and learn from on a daily basis. Think about the people you are helping. And give yourself credit for making things people need.
If you think this doesn’t apply to you, maybe it’s time for a change. Is what you’re doing having the impact you want to have? On your life or the lives of others? Is what you spend most of your time doing resulting in the outcome(s) you want? Do you get to work with the people you’ve always wanted to work with? Your mentors? Your heroes? Your friends?
You may not love your job, but it gives you the money you need to travel. Cool. There’s your win. Maybe you hate your job, but you get to work with cool people. Okay. Another win. The job is decent, but you don’t feel like you’re having an impact? Change the job or add an activity outside of work where you can see that impact. Volunteer. Donate. Make something. Start a group project with friends or mentors and see where it goes. You’re in control.
Want some help? Let me know. I love talking to people about their passions and how they can make them a larger percentage of their time.
Most of all, be well. Be generous to yourself and to others. And be thankful.
Great perspective, Brian. Life is good!
Thanks for stopping by, Bill. Life is what you make of it each day, I suppose. Some days are better than others. But each day is an opportunity to do something amazing!

lowercased:
this raw cold life is a beautiful thing.
today i had the pleasure of working with a good friend on requirements for an analysis tool. the outcome of this project will lead to significant improvements in patient experiences. making something that impacts someone’s life? that’s amazing!
earlier this week, i worked with two other friends on visual design for an elearning project. the goal is to improve the amount and quality of investment for an entire segment of employees. that’s amazing!
currently, i’m sitting at a coffee shop designing a presentation for tonight’s rotary meeting. i am speaking about the impact rugby has had on my life, and how we can grow the sport in the local area. i am enjoying the good weather while i work. that’s amazing!
as we sit (or stand) here cranking out work, i want to remind you all about the amazing time we live in. think about who you get to talk to, work with, and learn from on a daily basis. think about the people you are helping. and give yourself credit for making things people need.
if you think this doesn’t apply to you, maybe it’s time for a change. is what you’re doing having the impact you want to have? on your life or the lives of others? is what you spend most of your time doing resulting in the outcome(s) you want? do you get to work with the people you’ve always wanted to work with? your mentors? your heroes? your friends?
you may not love your job, but it gives you the money you need to travel. cool. there’s your win. maybe you hate your job, but you get to work with cool people. okay. another win. the job is decent, but you don’t feel like you’re having an impact? change the job or add an activity outside of work where you can see that impact. volunteer. donate. make something. start a group project with friends or mentors and see where it goes. you’re in control.
want some help? let me know. i love talking to people about their passions and how they can make them a larger percentage of their time.
most of all, be well. be generous to yourself and to others. and be thankful.
great perspective, brian. life is good!
thanks for stopping by, bill. life is what you make of it each day, i suppose. some days are better than others. but each day is an opportunity to do something amazing!