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So you’ve done it. After months of thoughtful design, countless hours of troubleshooting, and after dozens of fried breadboards, you’ve emerged with a final design ready to hit shelves at a store near you. But even after all of the effort, the puzzle isn’t yet complete. Now comes the time to seek out, negotiate, and commit to a manufacturer who will take your work of art and turn it into a real-life manufactured product.
The task at hand, however, isn’t as simple as one might expect. With the rapid advancement in so many manufacturing shops, it seems like everybody and their mother boasts services that get you exactly what you need. Next day prototypes? No problem. Two thousand units by next week? Easy. 16 point quality checks? We’ll make it 17.
While this may sound like the road to choosing a manufacturer will be easy, pay heed to the imposters. The old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ could never be more appropriate here and should be your first lesson. More than just cost associated, there are a handful of other considerations you should be making while you embark on your (hopefully not too) long and (hopefully not too) perilous journey to signing and working with a manufacturer.
Ensuring a robust range of service and expertise will often lead to a quality manufacturer.
As with many companies, both domestic and overseas, trying to come up in the industry, manufacturers will boast about their extremely broad range of services and capabilities to meet any project’s requirements. Although most factories around can meet your requirements, it’s certainly another argument to make on how experienced they are in meeting said requirements.
This is common to see amongst newer to the game manufacturers simply trying to talk their way into a contract here and there offering the world, but constantly coming up short. Be sure to do your research and possibly ask questions: Does the company have a long-standing reputation for great work? Do they have any past references they can point you to? Are they offering you exactly what you are seeking or are they offering you their capabilities?
In an interview with Rick Hartley, he outlines the complexities that modern designs hold which then attests to the larger complexities of manufacturing them. Manufacturing is an intensive process that requires careful and rigorous attention these days, almost as much as the design itself.
Along the same lines as above, a great manufacturer will be very open and honest about their capabilities and previous work, but more than just their history, you should be looking for excellent communication both external (to you), and internal (to their internal teams).
How quickly can you pull information from deep inside their operations? Besides the speed of communication, what’s the quality like? Do they know what they’re talking about? Are they providing you with just the answers you are looking for or do they give you the answer and then some?
Complexity in designs are catalysts for complexity in communication. Ensuring your manufacturer can disseminate, compile, then formulate a proper response in the inevitable event of tricky issues arising would be a top priority for me.
The right manufacturer will offer just the right amount of support services.
Make it a priority to find out not just if your manufacturer is flexible, but what steps they take when flexibility is needed. Let’s assume that one of the parts of your design is in short supply during the third production run (Third run?! Hot dog, look at you go!). What steps will they take to mitigate the issue?
Will they replenish the parts you need, delaying production by a week, or will they have the expertise to suggest various alternatives to keep delivery dates on track? What about their other clients? How will the manufacturer prioritize you amongst others?
In these times of mitigating issues, it’s additionally beneficial to dive in and take a look at the support teams that you’ll be dealing with. Asking similar questions as before: how knowledgeable are their support teams? What’s the communication and response time of issues? And their quality of knowledge? All great things to ask while vetting your short list of manufacturers.
A great interview with Dirk Stans here touches on some of the common flexibility and support pitfalls experienced when taking your design into the manufacturing realm.
It’s not just about one piece of the manufacturing puzzle; rather a plethora of piece that all fit into one goal.
Bringing it back full circle, the thoughts of ‘you get what you pay for’ should be on your mind throughout the processes of seeking a manufacturer, and similarly the number you see at the bottom of a quote shouldn’t be the only thing you take into consideration. This is a trivial tip for most designers out there but absolutely needs to be mentioned here.
The way we like to think of additional costs in the end quote of a design is not as an additional dollar amount, rather as insurance to the inevitable issues that will arise during the length of your contract.
You are not just paying for the design anymore, you are paying for the range of expertise and service they have under their belt. You are paying for their communication and transparency along each run. You are paying for their flexibility and support. You are paying for a quality manufacturer.
Although tricky and extremely intimidating to begin, choosing the right manufacturer simply takes a bit of patience, some forethought into what you are looking to gain, and a big picture overview of each factor at play. Simply put, if you treat finding your manufacturer like finding a significant other, you’ll be well on your way to finding the manufacturer of your dreams!
By not honing in on one aspect of the manufacturer, rather a broad aspect of each of their features, you’ll certainly come up with a short list of quality companies who can get you exactly what you need (and more!). Keeping the basic considerations in mind, be sure to start with their range of services and expertise, their communication, flexibility, cost, and quality. As you begin to dive deeper and deeper, you’ll begin finding your own questions to ask; questions that are near and dear to your design.
If you want to know more about specifications that can elevate your strong design start into a stronger production finish, the Altium community and experts are a great resource and always available to talk with you about how you can make the most from your manufacturing process.

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so you’ve done it. after months of thoughtful design, countless hours of troubleshooting, and after dozens of fried breadboards, you’ve emerged with a final design ready to hit shelves at a store near you. but even after all of the effort, the puzzle isn’t yet complete. now comes the time to seek out, negotiate, and commit to a manufacturer who will take your work of art and turn it into a real-life manufactured product.
the task at hand, however, isn’t as simple as one might expect. with the rapid advancement in so many manufacturing shops, it seems like everybody and their mother boasts services that get you exactly what you need. next day prototypes? no problem. two thousand units by next week? easy. 16 point quality checks? we’ll make it 17.
while this may sound like the road to choosing a manufacturer will be easy, pay heed to the imposters. the old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ could never be more appropriate here and should be your first lesson. more than just cost associated, there are a handful of other considerations you should be making while you embark on your (hopefully not too) long and (hopefully not too) perilous journey to signing and working with a manufacturer.
ensuring a robust range of service and expertise will often lead to a quality manufacturer.
as with many companies, both domestic and overseas, trying to come up in the industry, manufacturers will boast about their extremely broad range of services and capabilities to meet any project’s requirements. although most factories around can meet your requirements, it’s certainly another argument to make on how experienced they are in meeting said requirements.
this is common to see amongst newer to the game manufacturers simply trying to talk their way into a contract here and there offering the world, but constantly coming up short. be sure to do your research and possibly ask questions: does the company have a long-standing reputation for great work? do they have any past references they can point you to? are they offering you exactly what you are seeking or are they offering you their capabilities?
in an interview with rick hartley, he outlines the complexities that modern designs hold which then attests to the larger complexities of manufacturing them. manufacturing is an intensive process that requires careful and rigorous attention these days, almost as much as the design itself.
along the same lines as above, a great manufacturer will be very open and honest about their capabilities and previous work, but more than just their history, you should be looking for excellent communication both external (to you), and internal (to their internal teams).
how quickly can you pull information from deep inside their operations? besides the speed of communication, what’s the quality like? do they know what they’re talking about? are they providing you with just the answers you are looking for or do they give you the answer and then some?
complexity in designs are catalysts for complexity in communication. ensuring your manufacturer can disseminate, compile, then formulate a proper response in the inevitable event of tricky issues arising would be a top priority for me.
the right manufacturer will offer just the right amount of support services.
make it a priority to find out not just if your manufacturer is flexible, but what steps they take when flexibility is needed. let’s assume that one of the parts of your design is in short supply during the third production run (third run?! hot dog, look at you go!). what steps will they take to mitigate the issue?
will they replenish the parts you need, delaying production by a week, or will they have the expertise to suggest various alternatives to keep delivery dates on track? what about their other clients? how will the manufacturer prioritize you amongst others?
in these times of mitigating issues, it’s additionally beneficial to dive in and take a look at the support teams that you’ll be dealing with. asking similar questions as before: how knowledgeable are their support teams? what’s the communication and response time of issues? and their quality of knowledge? all great things to ask while vetting your short list of manufacturers.
a great interview with dirk stans here touches on some of the common flexibility and support pitfalls experienced when taking your design into the manufacturing realm.
it’s not just about one piece of the manufacturing puzzle; rather a plethora of piece that all fit into one goal.
bringing it back full circle, the thoughts of ‘you get what you pay for’ should be on your mind throughout the processes of seeking a manufacturer, and similarly the number you see at the bottom of a quote shouldn’t be the only thing you take into consideration. this is a trivial tip for most designers out there but absolutely needs to be mentioned here.
the way we like to think of additional costs in the end quote of a design is not as an additional dollar amount, rather as insurance to the inevitable issues that will arise during the length of your contract.
you are not just paying for the design anymore, you are paying for the range of expertise and service they have under their belt. you are paying for their communication and transparency along each run. you are paying for their flexibility and support. you are paying for a quality manufacturer.
although tricky and extremely intimidating to begin, choosing the right manufacturer simply takes a bit of patience, some forethought into what you are looking to gain, and a big picture overview of each factor at play. simply put, if you treat finding your manufacturer like finding a significant other, you’ll be well on your way to finding the manufacturer of your dreams!
by not honing in on one aspect of the manufacturer, rather a broad aspect of each of their features, you’ll certainly come up with a short list of quality companies who can get you exactly what you need (and more!). keeping the basic considerations in mind, be sure to start with their range of services and expertise, their communication, flexibility, cost, and quality. as you begin to dive deeper and deeper, you’ll begin finding your own questions to ask; questions that are near and dear to your design.
if you want to know more about specifications that can elevate your strong design start into a stronger production finish, the altium community and experts are a great resource and always available to talk with you about how you can make the most from your manufacturing process.


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The compaction of loose soils and building infill materials are a central activity of day to day operations on the building site. Many construction defects can be attributed retrospectively to an insufficient load-bearing capacity or inadequate compaction of the subsurface. Only when unambiguous verification of the quality of the earthwork exists are you protected against expensive remedial work. Professionally conducted earthwork check tests protect you from ruts forming in road surfaces or subsidence occurring in excavation pits.
To determine the load-bearing capacity of soil, we conduct a static plate load test in accordance with DIN 18134. In confined conditions, for instance on small plots or in pipeline trenches, we can perform dynamic plate load tests pursuant to TP BF-StB Part 8.3, if you require. And we are available at any time and any place for determining densities in accordance with DIN 18125 and light dynamic probing pursuant to DIN EN ISO 22476-2. With earthwork check tests from GTC-Nord, you will always have solid ground beneath your feet.
To test the load-bearing capacity or close-to-surface density of the soil, most building constructors trust in the static plate load test pursuant to DIN 18134. Due to its detailed standardisation, this is the most precise earthwork test with the highest level of reproducibility. The static plate load test involves applying repeated incremental levels of stress and relief to a circular plate by means of a pressure assembly and measuring the subsidence of the plate in the subsurface. A truck or excavator is used as a counterweight; at GTC-Nord we usually use our own cone penetration vehicles.
In the case of the static plate load test, not only are the applied pressure and the depth to which the load plate sinks measured, but also the easing of the pressure in the soil following the pressure load. The deformation modulus Ev2 is then calculated from the data; this is a mathematical value that takes into account both stress and subsidence and is used to classify the load-bearing capacity of the soil. Static plate load tests in accordance with DIN 18134 enables conclusions to be drawn about a variety of soil parameters, as well as allowing indirect determination of the Proctor density. It also serves as verification of the suitability of soils and subsurfaces as building ground or for use in the entire field of earthwork, foundation engineering, and road construction.
Dynamic plate load testing pursuant to TP BF-StB Part 8.3 can be employed in rail construction, deep pipeline trenches or any other confined locations that do not allow static plate load testing due to the necessity of a counterweight. However, the considerably smaller load on the building ground brought about by the lightness of the drop weight tester means that the test volume is considerably smaller than with static plate load tests.
The lightweight drop weight tester comprises a guide rod, at the upper end of which a 10kg plate is disengaged. An electronic measuring module determines the value of the dynamic deformation modulus Evd in MN/m², which can, if preferred, be converted into Ev2 quantities by means of correlation values.
The determination of soil density is an important factor for evaluating soil properties of importance to building engineering. Density determination in the field pursuant to DIN 18125-2 involves samples being taken and the soil sample’s mass and volume being determined. To ascertain the volume, we use either a cutting cylinder or a densitometer (balloon method).
To determine soil density using a cutting cylinder, we drive a standardised cylinder into the soil. Any protruding sample material is removed, the faces compared, and the cylinder sealed tight to prevent the soil from drying out. In the laboratory, we weigh the content of the cylinder to determine the moist mass; the exact volume of the soil sample is determined from the dimensions of the cylinder. Determining densities with the cutting cylinder is particularly suitable for fine-grained soils (sands, silts and clays).
To measure density using a densitometer (balloon method), a metal annulus disc is placed on the soil, after first removing the grass cover. We then take away the loose rock through the hole in the metal ring down to 1-1.5 times the internal diameter of the ring. The volume of the sample is determined on site with a rubber balloon filled with water, which is pushed into the hole by the densitometer. A scale is attached to the densitometer that shows the volume of water used. The moist mass of the soil sample is determined in the laboratory. Density determination using the densitometer is suitable for both cohesive and non-cohesive soils. The method is particularly recommended for fine-grained soils with embedded gravel and stones and for coarse soils with no sharp-edged stones.

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the compaction of loose soils and building infill materials are a central activity of day to day operations on the building site. many construction defects can be attributed retrospectively to an insufficient load-bearing capacity or inadequate compaction of the subsurface. only when unambiguous verification of the quality of the earthwork exists are you protected against expensive remedial work. professionally conducted earthwork check tests protect you from ruts forming in road surfaces or subsidence occurring in excavation pits.
to determine the load-bearing capacity of soil, we conduct a static plate load test in accordance with din 18134. in confined conditions, for instance on small plots or in pipeline trenches, we can perform dynamic plate load tests pursuant to tp bf-stb part 8.3, if you require. and we are available at any time and any place for determining densities in accordance with din 18125 and light dynamic probing pursuant to din en iso 22476-2. with earthwork check tests from gtc-nord, you will always have solid ground beneath your feet.
to test the load-bearing capacity or close-to-surface density of the soil, most building constructors trust in the static plate load test pursuant to din 18134. due to its detailed standardisation, this is the most precise earthwork test with the highest level of reproducibility. the static plate load test involves applying repeated incremental levels of stress and relief to a circular plate by means of a pressure assembly and measuring the subsidence of the plate in the subsurface. a truck or excavator is used as a counterweight; at gtc-nord we usually use our own cone penetration vehicles.
in the case of the static plate load test, not only are the applied pressure and the depth to which the load plate sinks measured, but also the easing of the pressure in the soil following the pressure load. the deformation modulus ev2 is then calculated from the data; this is a mathematical value that takes into account both stress and subsidence and is used to classify the load-bearing capacity of the soil. static plate load tests in accordance with din 18134 enables conclusions to be drawn about a variety of soil parameters, as well as allowing indirect determination of the proctor density. it also serves as verification of the suitability of soils and subsurfaces as building ground or for use in the entire field of earthwork, foundation engineering, and road construction.
dynamic plate load testing pursuant to tp bf-stb part 8.3 can be employed in rail construction, deep pipeline trenches or any other confined locations that do not allow static plate load testing due to the necessity of a counterweight. however, the considerably smaller load on the building ground brought about by the lightness of the drop weight tester means that the test volume is considerably smaller than with static plate load tests.
the lightweight drop weight tester comprises a guide rod, at the upper end of which a 10kg plate is disengaged. an electronic measuring module determines the value of the dynamic deformation modulus evd in mn/m², which can, if preferred, be converted into ev2 quantities by means of correlation values.
the determination of soil density is an important factor for evaluating soil properties of importance to building engineering. density determination in the field pursuant to din 18125-2 involves samples being taken and the soil sample’s mass and volume being determined. to ascertain the volume, we use either a cutting cylinder or a densitometer (balloon method).
to determine soil density using a cutting cylinder, we drive a standardised cylinder into the soil. any protruding sample material is removed, the faces compared, and the cylinder sealed tight to prevent the soil from drying out. in the laboratory, we weigh the content of the cylinder to determine the moist mass; the exact volume of the soil sample is determined from the dimensions of the cylinder. determining densities with the cutting cylinder is particularly suitable for fine-grained soils (sands, silts and clays).
to measure density using a densitometer (balloon method), a metal annulus disc is placed on the soil, after first removing the grass cover. we then take away the loose rock through the hole in the metal ring down to 1-1.5 times the internal diameter of the ring. the volume of the sample is determined on site with a rubber balloon filled with water, which is pushed into the hole by the densitometer. a scale is attached to the densitometer that shows the volume of water used. the moist mass of the soil sample is determined in the laboratory. density determination using the densitometer is suitable for both cohesive and non-cohesive soils. the method is particularly recommended for fine-grained soils with embedded gravel and stones and for coarse soils with no sharp-edged stones.


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Acclaimed musician Jonathan Wolff created the music for 75 primetime network TV series and is best known for his iconic Seinfeld theme. Now retired, he thrills concert and lecture audiences with wonderful insider stories and Q/A about his remarkable Hollywood career including yada yada of working with Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David.
A masterful pianist (think Will & Grace), Jonathan Wolff offers a performance lecture about his musical journey that is both entertaining and informative. Hear how a young artist from Kentucky became a Hollywood music legend and composer for some of TV’s hottest shows!
The Isaac M. Wise Sisterhood mission is to support our community and enrich not only our lives but of those who may need an extra helping hand. Proceeds from the Seinfeld Music Fundraiser will support the Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank which partners with local social service agencies to provide diapers to low-income families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers. The Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank vision is to eliminate the existence of diaper need in our community so that ALL babies have a chance to be healthy, happy, and safe.
People say diaper need will disappear when pigs fly. We say welcome to Cincinnati... where pigs fly!
Please bring a package of diapers to the event to donate!

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acclaimed musician jonathan wolff created the music for 75 primetime network tv series and is best known for his iconic seinfeld theme. now retired, he thrills concert and lecture audiences with wonderful insider stories and q/a about his remarkable hollywood career including yada yada of working with jerry seinfeld and larry david.
a masterful pianist (think will & grace), jonathan wolff offers a performance lecture about his musical journey that is both entertaining and informative. hear how a young artist from kentucky became a hollywood music legend and composer for some of tv’s hottest shows!
the isaac m. wise sisterhood mission is to support our community and enrich not only our lives but of those who may need an extra helping hand. proceeds from the seinfeld music fundraiser will support the sweet cheeks diaper bank which partners with local social service agencies to provide diapers to low-income families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers. the sweet cheeks diaper bank vision is to eliminate the existence of diaper need in our community so that all babies have a chance to be healthy, happy, and safe.
people say diaper need will disappear when pigs fly. we say welcome to cincinnati... where pigs fly!
please bring a package of diapers to the event to donate!


text: PRODUCT MEASURING: 25X19X7 100% HAND HANDICAPP. METIS MODEL IS THE NEW SEASON CATALOG COLOR. 100% LEATHER IMPORTED ACCESSORY TOOL CUSTOM MADE LOCK SYSTEM LOCKING ACIP CUTTING WITHOUT CUSTOMIZING HANDLES. ORIGINAL SERIAL NUMBER. IMPORTANT KUMAS. ORIGINAL INSIDE LAYER COLOR.

lowercased: product measuring: 25x19x7 100% hand handicapp. metis model is the new season catalog color. 100% leather imported accessory tool custom made lock system locking acip cutting without customizing handles. original serial number. important kumas. original inside layer color.


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Another Sunday, another race event, and another traffic advisory. The Po Leung Kuk Charity Run will start at 8:30 am and members of the public are advised that the section of Tai Mong Tsai Road between the entrance of the Po Leung Kuk Pak Tam Chung Holiday Camp and the exit of Pak Tam Chung Bus Terminus will be intermittently closed from 8:30 am to 8:50 am on 27 January 2019.
Actual implementation of the traffic arrangement will be made by the Police depending on-site traffic conditions at the time. Affected motorists are advised to drive with utmost care. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience in case of traffic congestion and observe the instruction given by the Police.

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another sunday, another race event, and another traffic advisory. the po leung kuk charity run will start at 8:30 am and members of the public are advised that the section of tai mong tsai road between the entrance of the po leung kuk pak tam chung holiday camp and the exit of pak tam chung bus terminus will be intermittently closed from 8:30 am to 8:50 am on 27 january 2019.
actual implementation of the traffic arrangement will be made by the police depending on-site traffic conditions at the time. affected motorists are advised to drive with utmost care. motorists should exercise tolerance and patience in case of traffic congestion and observe the instruction given by the police.


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Credit Counselling Yorkton - Are you stressed about your debts? Maybe your credit is all maxed out, you can't sleep, and your financial worries are affecting your relationships? If so, we can help.
The Credit Counselling Society also provides alternatives to filing for bankruptcy in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

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credit counselling yorkton - are you stressed about your debts? maybe your credit is all maxed out, you can't sleep, and your financial worries are affecting your relationships? if so, we can help.
the credit counselling society also provides alternatives to filing for bankruptcy in yorkton, saskatchewan.


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We have at our disposal many tools and picking devices, we can pick open a large number of safe key locks using the latest technology picking devices. We also use fibre optic video camera scopes for scanning problems inside safe doors.
With 30 years experience on safe and vault opening, repairing and upgrading, from high grade bank vaults to medium grade commercial safes and low grade household safes following on from my father who dedicated his whole life to the industry.
With this vast amount of experience and knowledge as a foundation then bringing new technology and modern techniques and equipment into play we offer a safe service that is second to none, whether it be Safe cracker service, Lock change/upgrade, Fitting of electronic/digital locks, Key cutting, Combination/code changes, Safe moving/installation or advise on safes and support.
For more info on our services then please do not hesitate to call us on +44 (0)751 715 0405, alternatively you can email us via andrew@specialistsafeservices.co.uk.
Concerned over reliability issues with your safe?
Contact us anytime by phone or using our online form - We look forward to hearing from you.

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we have at our disposal many tools and picking devices, we can pick open a large number of safe key locks using the latest technology picking devices. we also use fibre optic video camera scopes for scanning problems inside safe doors.
with 30 years experience on safe and vault opening, repairing and upgrading, from high grade bank vaults to medium grade commercial safes and low grade household safes following on from my father who dedicated his whole life to the industry.
with this vast amount of experience and knowledge as a foundation then bringing new technology and modern techniques and equipment into play we offer a safe service that is second to none, whether it be safe cracker service, lock change/upgrade, fitting of electronic/digital locks, key cutting, combination/code changes, safe moving/installation or advise on safes and support.
for more info on our services then please do not hesitate to call us on +44 (0)751 715 0405, alternatively you can email us via andrew@specialistsafeservices.co.uk.
concerned over reliability issues with your safe?
contact us anytime by phone or using our online form - we look forward to hearing from you.


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Get the single, Head Shoulders Knees and MOO!, and mix up the well-known song, “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.” Moo, meow, bark, and oink your way through this exciting new ESL kids’ song.
SKU: CD2-02-mp3 Categories: BINGOBONGO Rock Vol. 2, BINGOBONGO Songs, MP3 Tags: BINGOBONGO Rock Vol.2, Head Shoulders Knees And MOO!
BINGOBONGO Rock Song: Head Shoulders Knees and MOO!
This BINGOBONGO song, Head Shoulders Knees and MOO!, is the best thing to ever happen to an ESL classroom. It’s the ultimate combination of body parts, animal sounds, and body moving. Play this song once and kids won’t stop begging to sing it again, lesson after lesson! The ending also speeds up in this version, making it a great warm-up song, end of class song, or song to change gears when moving between topics in a lesson. Goodbye Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes! Welcome Head Shoulders Knees and MOO!
2. Let’s moo like a cow!
Head, shoulders, knees and moo, moo, moo, moo!
3. Let’s meow like a cat!
4. Let’s bark like a dog!
5. Let’s oink like a pig!
6. Let’s sing it any way you want!

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get the single, head shoulders knees and moo!, and mix up the well-known song, “head, shoulders, knees, and toes.” moo, meow, bark, and oink your way through this exciting new esl kids’ song.
sku: cd2-02-mp3 categories: bingobongo rock vol. 2, bingobongo songs, mp3 tags: bingobongo rock vol.2, head shoulders knees and moo!
bingobongo rock song: head shoulders knees and moo!
this bingobongo song, head shoulders knees and moo!, is the best thing to ever happen to an esl classroom. it’s the ultimate combination of body parts, animal sounds, and body moving. play this song once and kids won’t stop begging to sing it again, lesson after lesson! the ending also speeds up in this version, making it a great warm-up song, end of class song, or song to change gears when moving between topics in a lesson. goodbye head, shoulder, knees and toes! welcome head shoulders knees and moo!
2. let’s moo like a cow!
head, shoulders, knees and moo, moo, moo, moo!
3. let’s meow like a cat!
4. let’s bark like a dog!
5. let’s oink like a pig!
6. let’s sing it any way you want!


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A cloak can help transform a child into the princess of their dreams. These newly re-designed smooth velvet cloaks with hood coordinates perfectly with our princess dress ups and offer hours of imaginative fun. Accessories sold separately.
Features: Machine washable. Sizes: S/M 3-5 yrs. 28" from neckline to hem. M/L 5-9 yrs. 32" from neckline to hem.

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a cloak can help transform a child into the princess of their dreams. these newly re-designed smooth velvet cloaks with hood coordinates perfectly with our princess dress ups and offer hours of imaginative fun. accessories sold separately.
features: machine washable. sizes: s/m 3-5 yrs. 28" from neckline to hem. m/l 5-9 yrs. 32" from neckline to hem.


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Thread: which is better??Blackberry Bold / Blackberry Curve / Blackberry Javelin / what?
Blackberry bold or javelin or gemini ?

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thread: which is better??blackberry bold / blackberry curve / blackberry javelin / what?
blackberry bold or javelin or gemini ?


text: We have undertaken the initiative of CPR classes for the health and wellbeing of our parishioners and perhaps for your own family members. You may also be aware that we have had some parishioners in need of help during Mass. We are offering a CPR class in the event that we are in the presence of someone who needs our help. The American Heart Association has long provided classes to learn to be ready for emergencies as we never know when they can occur. The need is for immediate intervention. If you wish to help someone survive a heart attack or stroke, sign up for this Adult CPR class. The class will be Saturday June 18 from 9 AM to 12 noon. The instructors are AHA certified and your certificate is good for 2 years. The class does require standing, kneeling, and using your hands and arms for doing compressions. If you have physical limitations, this may not be the right class for you. Father Octavio is supportive of this venture and wants parishioners to be prepared to help their families and each other. To assist those who want to help others, the church will pay half of the fee and the parishioners are asked to pay only $25.00 each. We need at least 30-40 parishioners to sign up, preferably 6 to 8 from each regularly attended Mass time. This is in the event of need of help during Mass, we might have someone who has undergone the training to assist. Please contact: Rose Caballero @ 361-443-6556 or rosecab@yahoo.com. to sign up or for more information.

lowercased: we have undertaken the initiative of cpr classes for the health and wellbeing of our parishioners and perhaps for your own family members. you may also be aware that we have had some parishioners in need of help during mass. we are offering a cpr class in the event that we are in the presence of someone who needs our help. the american heart association has long provided classes to learn to be ready for emergencies as we never know when they can occur. the need is for immediate intervention. if you wish to help someone survive a heart attack or stroke, sign up for this adult cpr class. the class will be saturday june 18 from 9 am to 12 noon. the instructors are aha certified and your certificate is good for 2 years. the class does require standing, kneeling, and using your hands and arms for doing compressions. if you have physical limitations, this may not be the right class for you. father octavio is supportive of this venture and wants parishioners to be prepared to help their families and each other. to assist those who want to help others, the church will pay half of the fee and the parishioners are asked to pay only $25.00 each. we need at least 30-40 parishioners to sign up, preferably 6 to 8 from each regularly attended mass time. this is in the event of need of help during mass, we might have someone who has undergone the training to assist. please contact: rose caballero @ 361-443-6556 or rosecab@yahoo.com. to sign up or for more information.


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1. Briefly, from your own experience, what do you perceive is the biggest problem in the health system?
Healthcare is currently based on the treatment of symptoms, usually through pharmaceutical methods. The model should be moved in the direction of finding root causes of illness, and focusing on the root cause rather than focusing on symptoms. That is a matter of education, primarily. Also, people should be rewarded for proactively preventing illness, since prevention reduces dependence on the healthcare system.
2. How do you choose a doctor or hospital? What are your sources of information? How should public policy promote quality health care providers?
I choose by asking others who they go to and who they would recommend. I rarely see a “gatekeeper” physician, preferring to take responsibility for my own health.
Public policy should reward physicians who successfully move their patients to individual responsibility rather than rewarding those who see the most patients, because the “quantity, not quality” paradigm encourages the use of pharmaceutical fixes of symptoms, which eventually leads to more prolonged and burdensome end-of-life illnesses. Policy should also look at redefining laws regarding “practicing medicine without a license” to allow traditional naturopaths and health coaches more latitude in their work with clients, since they can successfully help their clients reduce their reliance on the healthcare system.
3. Have you or your family members ever experienced difficulty paying medical bills? What do you think policy makers can do to address this problem?
Haven’t yet experienced difficulty keeping up, but anticipate the possibility in the future due to family members with expensive dental problems and degenerating vision problems.
No specific ideas on this one other than the obvious ones: put a cap on medical expenses, with the cap reduced for early childhood and people on permanent disability or social security; make a higher percentage of medical expenses tax deductible and/or tax free; and provide a predefined and guaranteed level of care for all individuals (e.g. UK’s National Health Service).
4. In addition to employer-based coverage, would you like the option to purchase a private plan through an insurance-exchange or a public plan like Medicare?
Yes, especially to help the unemployed, self-employed, and part-time workers.
5. Do you know how much you or your employer pays for health insurance? What should an employer’s role be in a reformed health care system?
In my home state, employers are required to pay for health insurance. This keeps wages lower, makes it harder for small businesses to survive, and is a burden on all employers. I would like to see the expense spread out so that the burden is shared by all, rather than being solely the responsibility of employers.
With an insurance pool, employers could be rewarded by encouraging healthy lifestyle habits among their employees, since they could purchase health insurance at a lower premium. In other words, they could buy primarily accident and emergency insurance, and would not be forced to pay for expensive medical treatments for those who should share responsibility for illness developed due to lifestyle choices (e.g. most heart disease due to poor dietary choices, lung cancer and emphysema from smoking, diabetes from poor diet and lack of exercise, some forms of arthritis, etc.) In other words, if somebody wants to smoke, drink, be obese and not exercise, they should expect to pay a higher medical premium, and if someone wants to consciously live a healthy lifestyle, they should not have to subsidize the insurance for those who do not make healthy choices.
Also, insurance coverage should include a broader recognition of alternative therapies, and should include dental and vision care as a part of basic coverage.
6. Below are examples of the types of preventive services Americans should receive. Have you gotten the prevention you should have? If not, how can public policy help?
I have gotten the screenings and preventative measures I felt I should have. I have not had a flu shot and do not intend to get one in the foreseeable future, but I do use a variety of public service screenings to monitor my health and fine-tune my lifestyle choices to stay within healthy parameters.
7. How can public policy promote healthier lifestyles?
An audience of dandelion-blowing kids gathers around to see what is so curious. They have spent part of the summer morning chasing through a field playing tag, sending dandelion umbrellas floating into the sky with a single breath, collecting ladybugs, tentatively tasting a wild berry that was not yet ripe … but now, they gathered around a new curiousity.
Stooped in the middle of the group, on center stage as it were — although the setting is in a meadow — a young girl no more than seven years old reaches out to touch the leaves of the plant she just discovered.
As her finger neared the leaf, the leaf quickly closed itself by folding the edges into the middle.
The other kids in the group abandoned their dandelions to look for more of the same kind of plant. Their attention did not move on to other magical bits of the day until everyone had their fill of the mysterious leaves that seemed to shrink shyly away from human contact. It was a sensitivity plant, or sensitive plant, they soon learned.
That moment had many echoes throughout the years. There was an echo when walking through a thick patch of ice plant … the polar opposite of the sensitivity plant. That was on the seashore, where the sea anenome makes a very similar gesture to the sensitivity plant as it captures food carried on the tide, closing itself upon its unsuspecting prey — as well as closing at the touch of a child’s finger. There was a strong echo of the sensitivity plant when picking a basketful of fiddle-head ferns for a salad. They had to be picked at the right season, and the right time of day, before they opened their leaves for the day. And there is a faint echo of the sensitivity plant every year as the seasons change and different facets of the natural world go into dormancy, pulling back to a protective stance.
Years later, the thread that started that day in the meadow would be revived for one of the students when he learned in a botany class that the mimosa pudica was a carnivorous plant, and when the leaves closed, the plant was hoping to enfold an insect small enough to ingest for a bit of nutrition. A magical moment of childhood resolved by finding a scientific explanation. The moment from childhood was no less magical, but the universe was one step closer to having a comfortable explanation.
Discovery seems to satisfy a deep urge in people. Something as simple as the sensitivity plant may already be known to millions of other people, but the moment when one particular child reaches out a finger for the first time and sees the plant respond to them … that is always magical, no matter when and no matter where it takes place.
That sense of wonder, that awe, is repeated in a kaleidoscope of different situations for children who are just discovering the universe on their own. The magic eventually evolves into a structured way of looking at the universe, a way of explaining away the parts that are not yet understood, or that have not yet been discovered. The world view evolves into a familiar structure, but that does not mean that there are no more surprises, no more discoveries to be made.
It just means that the way one’s mind understands the universe is sufficient at the moment. There are no overwhelming mysteries, no anomalies so obvious that they cannot be ignored.
That is not to say that there are no anomalies. It’s just that the mind has a way of ignoring what it doesn’t understand … ignoring the unknown until it is impossible to deny its existence. The proverbial “elephant in the room” that may be obvious to most people, but is invisible to anyone whose view of the universe has not yet discovered a rational explanation for elephants.

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1. briefly, from your own experience, what do you perceive is the biggest problem in the health system?
healthcare is currently based on the treatment of symptoms, usually through pharmaceutical methods. the model should be moved in the direction of finding root causes of illness, and focusing on the root cause rather than focusing on symptoms. that is a matter of education, primarily. also, people should be rewarded for proactively preventing illness, since prevention reduces dependence on the healthcare system.
2. how do you choose a doctor or hospital? what are your sources of information? how should public policy promote quality health care providers?
i choose by asking others who they go to and who they would recommend. i rarely see a “gatekeeper” physician, preferring to take responsibility for my own health.
public policy should reward physicians who successfully move their patients to individual responsibility rather than rewarding those who see the most patients, because the “quantity, not quality” paradigm encourages the use of pharmaceutical fixes of symptoms, which eventually leads to more prolonged and burdensome end-of-life illnesses. policy should also look at redefining laws regarding “practicing medicine without a license” to allow traditional naturopaths and health coaches more latitude in their work with clients, since they can successfully help their clients reduce their reliance on the healthcare system.
3. have you or your family members ever experienced difficulty paying medical bills? what do you think policy makers can do to address this problem?
haven’t yet experienced difficulty keeping up, but anticipate the possibility in the future due to family members with expensive dental problems and degenerating vision problems.
no specific ideas on this one other than the obvious ones: put a cap on medical expenses, with the cap reduced for early childhood and people on permanent disability or social security; make a higher percentage of medical expenses tax deductible and/or tax free; and provide a predefined and guaranteed level of care for all individuals (e.g. uk’s national health service).
4. in addition to employer-based coverage, would you like the option to purchase a private plan through an insurance-exchange or a public plan like medicare?
yes, especially to help the unemployed, self-employed, and part-time workers.
5. do you know how much you or your employer pays for health insurance? what should an employer’s role be in a reformed health care system?
in my home state, employers are required to pay for health insurance. this keeps wages lower, makes it harder for small businesses to survive, and is a burden on all employers. i would like to see the expense spread out so that the burden is shared by all, rather than being solely the responsibility of employers.
with an insurance pool, employers could be rewarded by encouraging healthy lifestyle habits among their employees, since they could purchase health insurance at a lower premium. in other words, they could buy primarily accident and emergency insurance, and would not be forced to pay for expensive medical treatments for those who should share responsibility for illness developed due to lifestyle choices (e.g. most heart disease due to poor dietary choices, lung cancer and emphysema from smoking, diabetes from poor diet and lack of exercise, some forms of arthritis, etc.) in other words, if somebody wants to smoke, drink, be obese and not exercise, they should expect to pay a higher medical premium, and if someone wants to consciously live a healthy lifestyle, they should not have to subsidize the insurance for those who do not make healthy choices.
also, insurance coverage should include a broader recognition of alternative therapies, and should include dental and vision care as a part of basic coverage.
6. below are examples of the types of preventive services americans should receive. have you gotten the prevention you should have? if not, how can public policy help?
i have gotten the screenings and preventative measures i felt i should have. i have not had a flu shot and do not intend to get one in the foreseeable future, but i do use a variety of public service screenings to monitor my health and fine-tune my lifestyle choices to stay within healthy parameters.
7. how can public policy promote healthier lifestyles?
an audience of dandelion-blowing kids gathers around to see what is so curious. they have spent part of the summer morning chasing through a field playing tag, sending dandelion umbrellas floating into the sky with a single breath, collecting ladybugs, tentatively tasting a wild berry that was not yet ripe … but now, they gathered around a new curiousity.
stooped in the middle of the group, on center stage as it were — although the setting is in a meadow — a young girl no more than seven years old reaches out to touch the leaves of the plant she just discovered.
as her finger neared the leaf, the leaf quickly closed itself by folding the edges into the middle.
the other kids in the group abandoned their dandelions to look for more of the same kind of plant. their attention did not move on to other magical bits of the day until everyone had their fill of the mysterious leaves that seemed to shrink shyly away from human contact. it was a sensitivity plant, or sensitive plant, they soon learned.
that moment had many echoes throughout the years. there was an echo when walking through a thick patch of ice plant … the polar opposite of the sensitivity plant. that was on the seashore, where the sea anenome makes a very similar gesture to the sensitivity plant as it captures food carried on the tide, closing itself upon its unsuspecting prey — as well as closing at the touch of a child’s finger. there was a strong echo of the sensitivity plant when picking a basketful of fiddle-head ferns for a salad. they had to be picked at the right season, and the right time of day, before they opened their leaves for the day. and there is a faint echo of the sensitivity plant every year as the seasons change and different facets of the natural world go into dormancy, pulling back to a protective stance.
years later, the thread that started that day in the meadow would be revived for one of the students when he learned in a botany class that the mimosa pudica was a carnivorous plant, and when the leaves closed, the plant was hoping to enfold an insect small enough to ingest for a bit of nutrition. a magical moment of childhood resolved by finding a scientific explanation. the moment from childhood was no less magical, but the universe was one step closer to having a comfortable explanation.
discovery seems to satisfy a deep urge in people. something as simple as the sensitivity plant may already be known to millions of other people, but the moment when one particular child reaches out a finger for the first time and sees the plant respond to them … that is always magical, no matter when and no matter where it takes place.
that sense of wonder, that awe, is repeated in a kaleidoscope of different situations for children who are just discovering the universe on their own. the magic eventually evolves into a structured way of looking at the universe, a way of explaining away the parts that are not yet understood, or that have not yet been discovered. the world view evolves into a familiar structure, but that does not mean that there are no more surprises, no more discoveries to be made.
it just means that the way one’s mind understands the universe is sufficient at the moment. there are no overwhelming mysteries, no anomalies so obvious that they cannot be ignored.
that is not to say that there are no anomalies. it’s just that the mind has a way of ignoring what it doesn’t understand … ignoring the unknown until it is impossible to deny its existence. the proverbial “elephant in the room” that may be obvious to most people, but is invisible to anyone whose view of the universe has not yet discovered a rational explanation for elephants.


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Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a roughly 25,000-square-foot lease renewal and restructure for SunTrust Bank at 777 Brickell, an office property totaling 288,485 square feet in Miami’s financial district. The longtime anchor tenant signed on for an additional 10-year term.
Located at 777 Brickell Ave., the property recently underwent an improvement program that included upgrades to the common areas, elevators and garage. The building features on-site management, 24-hour security, a full-service salon, covered parking and A restaurant on the ground floor.
SunTrust Bank has been anchoring 777 Brickell since the asset’s completion in 1978 and continues to hold top-of-building signage. The new lease agreement comprises 22,000 square feet of office space on the ninth floor and 2,810 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The bank will open a new, redesigned branch in the building’s lobby.
The Cushman & Wakefield team represented both the landlord and the tenant. Managing Director Andrew Trench and Vice Chair Brian Gale worked on behalf of building owner Alliance RE Holdings while Managing Director Jason Donald, Executive Director Tony Jones and Senior Director Ryan Levy worked with Thomas Crociata, first vice president at SunTrust Bank.
“We are pleased that ownership understands the benefit of SunTrust maintaining its position within the market and that it was willing to accommodate the new initiatives and branding SunTrust is rolling out to better serve its banking clients,” Donald said in a prepared statement.

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cushman & wakefield has arranged a roughly 25,000-square-foot lease renewal and restructure for suntrust bank at 777 brickell, an office property totaling 288,485 square feet in miami’s financial district. the longtime anchor tenant signed on for an additional 10-year term.
located at 777 brickell ave., the property recently underwent an improvement program that included upgrades to the common areas, elevators and garage. the building features on-site management, 24-hour security, a full-service salon, covered parking and a restaurant on the ground floor.
suntrust bank has been anchoring 777 brickell since the asset’s completion in 1978 and continues to hold top-of-building signage. the new lease agreement comprises 22,000 square feet of office space on the ninth floor and 2,810 square feet of ground-floor retail space. the bank will open a new, redesigned branch in the building’s lobby.
the cushman & wakefield team represented both the landlord and the tenant. managing director andrew trench and vice chair brian gale worked on behalf of building owner alliance re holdings while managing director jason donald, executive director tony jones and senior director ryan levy worked with thomas crociata, first vice president at suntrust bank.
“we are pleased that ownership understands the benefit of suntrust maintaining its position within the market and that it was willing to accommodate the new initiatives and branding suntrust is rolling out to better serve its banking clients,” donald said in a prepared statement.


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Economic data, robust meger & acquisitions activity, and a slew of impressive earnings reports provided Wall Street with enough momentum to recuperate losses from the previous trading session on Thursday, as stocks rallied across the board.
The Conference Board heartened investors when its 3-6 month outlook for the US economy for the month of January was in keeping with what economists had been expecting. Coupled with the previous afternoon’s announcement that social media giant Facebook would purchase the massively popular chat app Whatsapp for $19 billion, investors were unphased by an unforeseen decline in the Philadelphia Fed’s Business Outlook Survey for February.
Equities.com welcomes its newest contributor: Eugene Obiero, editor of The East Africa Energy Blog, a boots-on-the-ground information portal in the service East Africa’s nascent and very promising natural resources market.
Briend Lundin of the Gold Newsletteron the 2014 rebound for gold.
Todd Rosenbluth and S&P Capital IQ Editorial’s Brian Egli discuss the status of the ETF industryafter a rough January.
Senior Editor Joel Anderson traces back the origins of gold’s value.
Michael Teague weighs in on Chevron’s (CVX) recent, jaw-dropping public relations gaffe in Pennsylvania.
Dennis Miller discusses the advantages and relative safety of Master Limited Partnerships (MLP).
Senior Editor Jacob Harper unpacks the popular mobile messaging service WhatsApp that Facebook (FB) just purchased for $19 billion.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) shed 1.8 percent on the day for the benchmark index’s worst performance, after its earnings statement for the recently-ended fourth quarter showed profits off by a whopping 21 percent, while Verizon Communications (VZ) was closed the session on top, adding nearly 3.5 percent after a controversial net neutrality ruling ended up in its favor.
Tech shares were the primary beneficiaries of the day’s rally, with Facebook (FB) adding 2.3 percent on the index’s heaviest trading. Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) , and Intel (INTC) were in tow with substantial gains.
Shares of grocery stock Safeway (SWY) jumped a solid 2 percent after the company posted its Q4 earnings statement, and hinted that it may be putting itself up for sale.
Tech stocks almost completely dominated the exchange, with a massive 98 percent leap for laser display firm Microvision (MVIS) , after Sony Corp. (SNE) announced that it will the company’s technology in a new HD projector product.
The bigger story by far however was Tesla Motors (TSLA) , who added another 8.4 percent by the bell after releasing yet another impressive earnings report, and undermining some of the rumours about the company’s possible acquisition by Apple Inc. (AAPL) . Small-cap drug manufacturer Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. (RPTP) saw shares 15 percent higher after releasing promising results from an 18-month study of a treatment for Huntington’s Disease that it currently has in development.

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economic data, robust meger & acquisitions activity, and a slew of impressive earnings reports provided wall street with enough momentum to recuperate losses from the previous trading session on thursday, as stocks rallied across the board.
the conference board heartened investors when its 3-6 month outlook for the us economy for the month of january was in keeping with what economists had been expecting. coupled with the previous afternoon’s announcement that social media giant facebook would purchase the massively popular chat app whatsapp for $19 billion, investors were unphased by an unforeseen decline in the philadelphia fed’s business outlook survey for february.
equities.com welcomes its newest contributor: eugene obiero, editor of the east africa energy blog, a boots-on-the-ground information portal in the service east africa’s nascent and very promising natural resources market.
briend lundin of the gold newsletteron the 2014 rebound for gold.
todd rosenbluth and s&p capital iq editorial’s brian egli discuss the status of the etf industryafter a rough january.
senior editor joel anderson traces back the origins of gold’s value.
michael teague weighs in on chevron’s (cvx) recent, jaw-dropping public relations gaffe in pennsylvania.
dennis miller discusses the advantages and relative safety of master limited partnerships (mlp).
senior editor jacob harper unpacks the popular mobile messaging service whatsapp that facebook (fb) just purchased for $19 billion.
wal-mart stores inc. (wmt) shed 1.8 percent on the day for the benchmark index’s worst performance, after its earnings statement for the recently-ended fourth quarter showed profits off by a whopping 21 percent, while verizon communications (vz) was closed the session on top, adding nearly 3.5 percent after a controversial net neutrality ruling ended up in its favor.
tech shares were the primary beneficiaries of the day’s rally, with facebook (fb) adding 2.3 percent on the index’s heaviest trading. hewlett-packard (hpq) , and intel (intc) were in tow with substantial gains.
shares of grocery stock safeway (swy) jumped a solid 2 percent after the company posted its q4 earnings statement, and hinted that it may be putting itself up for sale.
tech stocks almost completely dominated the exchange, with a massive 98 percent leap for laser display firm microvision (mvis) , after sony corp. (sne) announced that it will the company’s technology in a new hd projector product.
the bigger story by far however was tesla motors (tsla) , who added another 8.4 percent by the bell after releasing yet another impressive earnings report, and undermining some of the rumours about the company’s possible acquisition by apple inc. (aapl) . small-cap drug manufacturer raptor pharmaceuticals corp. (rptp) saw shares 15 percent higher after releasing promising results from an 18-month study of a treatment for huntington’s disease that it currently has in development.


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Click the button below to add the Magic Kitty Halloween Bead Ornament Kit Mill Hill 2006 Autumn Harvest to your wish list.
A charming Magic Kitty for your Halloween decor! Can be used as an ornament or a brooch. Autumn Harvest kit makes one counted glass bead Magic Kitty ornament or pin with Mill Hill Treasure. Optionally, Velcro (not included) may be glued to back and attached to clothing, greeting cards, gift packages, etc.
Finished Size: 1.5 x 2 inches.
Copyright 2006 Mill Hill. Parts from USA, Germany, UK, France, and Japan.

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click the button below to add the magic kitty halloween bead ornament kit mill hill 2006 autumn harvest to your wish list.
a charming magic kitty for your halloween decor! can be used as an ornament or a brooch. autumn harvest kit makes one counted glass bead magic kitty ornament or pin with mill hill treasure. optionally, velcro (not included) may be glued to back and attached to clothing, greeting cards, gift packages, etc.
finished size: 1.5 x 2 inches.
copyright 2006 mill hill. parts from usa, germany, uk, france, and japan.


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Gulet Queen Lila is one of the best luxury Gulets for a yacht charter in Turkey and Greek Islands. Gulet Queen Lila is specially designed to offer a relaxing and entertaining atmosphere to exclusive guests, thereby adding to the pleasure of their yacht vacation. You can easily charter this yacht by Guletyacht.net and then sail on an unforgettable cruise.
Queen Lila is a high-quality Gulet, 30 meters in length, and completely renovated in 2006. There are modern and spacious cabins, specially designed with hall and deck. She accommodates 12 guests in 2 Master, 2 Double, 2 Twin Cabins, Each has a private shower and toilet. All yachts, including cabins, are air-conditioned.
There is a fully equipped kitchen, an indoor and outdoor dining area, and an air-conditioned lounge. There is a TV, DVD and music system in the saloon. There is also a large sun deck with enough sunbathing mats for all. The jacuzzi on the Gulet Queen Lila deck offers guests a pleasant atmosphere as well.
Queen Lila Gulet not only offers high-quality layout and furnishings but also offers luxury service with a highly professional 4 crew including an experienced. That crew consists of the captain, chef, deckhand as well as service personnel. They have accommodation separate from the passengers. The crew is committed to all your needs such as organizing daily activities in the boat, cleaning, general service, meals and drinks, and security. Safety and comfort of our guests is an absolute priority and the crew has been trained to ensure that.
Gulet Queen Lila is a luxury yacht sailing in a peaceful and tranquil environment. It is fully equipped equipment, ensuring your safety as you visit places From Fethiye to Gulf of Gocek, Ekincik Gulf or Kekova. from Bodrum to Gulf of Gokova or Gulf of Hisaronu, to Mandalya Gulf including Ephesus. From Marmaris to Gulf of Hisaronu or Gulf of Gocek and Fethiye. All can be mixed with the Greek Islands or visiting only the Greek Islands is possible. One way cruise is possible from one to another one, please ask.
Want to charter Gulet Queen Lila? Send an inquiry and get the best offer.

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gulet queen lila is one of the best luxury gulets for a yacht charter in turkey and greek islands. gulet queen lila is specially designed to offer a relaxing and entertaining atmosphere to exclusive guests, thereby adding to the pleasure of their yacht vacation. you can easily charter this yacht by guletyacht.net and then sail on an unforgettable cruise.
queen lila is a high-quality gulet, 30 meters in length, and completely renovated in 2006. there are modern and spacious cabins, specially designed with hall and deck. she accommodates 12 guests in 2 master, 2 double, 2 twin cabins, each has a private shower and toilet. all yachts, including cabins, are air-conditioned.
there is a fully equipped kitchen, an indoor and outdoor dining area, and an air-conditioned lounge. there is a tv, dvd and music system in the saloon. there is also a large sun deck with enough sunbathing mats for all. the jacuzzi on the gulet queen lila deck offers guests a pleasant atmosphere as well.
queen lila gulet not only offers high-quality layout and furnishings but also offers luxury service with a highly professional 4 crew including an experienced. that crew consists of the captain, chef, deckhand as well as service personnel. they have accommodation separate from the passengers. the crew is committed to all your needs such as organizing daily activities in the boat, cleaning, general service, meals and drinks, and security. safety and comfort of our guests is an absolute priority and the crew has been trained to ensure that.
gulet queen lila is a luxury yacht sailing in a peaceful and tranquil environment. it is fully equipped equipment, ensuring your safety as you visit places from fethiye to gulf of gocek, ekincik gulf or kekova. from bodrum to gulf of gokova or gulf of hisaronu, to mandalya gulf including ephesus. from marmaris to gulf of hisaronu or gulf of gocek and fethiye. all can be mixed with the greek islands or visiting only the greek islands is possible. one way cruise is possible from one to another one, please ask.
want to charter gulet queen lila? send an inquiry and get the best offer.


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Open the door to your child’s movement potential now that they are walking!
These classes are tailored to the attention span and motor capabilities of a young walker. During this season of explosive brain development, your Waddler will delight in learning new ways to use their body, enjoy balancing activities, and delight in exploring the dance concepts each week.

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open the door to your child’s movement potential now that they are walking!
these classes are tailored to the attention span and motor capabilities of a young walker. during this season of explosive brain development, your waddler will delight in learning new ways to use their body, enjoy balancing activities, and delight in exploring the dance concepts each week.


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This post is a public apology for taking nearly 6 years to complete the world's most advanced brewery that costs lest than $500.
I must take part in this hobo brewing. How is it done? Its potential in my dirt kid lifestyle must be realized.
Dude, I just saw this. You know, maybe I should be thanking you for letting me down. Living the hobo lifestyle has opened up my eyes to a whole new world of let downs, goals I will never reach, and friends that only stick around as long as the liquor..

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this post is a public apology for taking nearly 6 years to complete the world's most advanced brewery that costs lest than $500.
i must take part in this hobo brewing. how is it done? its potential in my dirt kid lifestyle must be realized.
dude, i just saw this. you know, maybe i should be thanking you for letting me down. living the hobo lifestyle has opened up my eyes to a whole new world of let downs, goals i will never reach, and friends that only stick around as long as the liquor..


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Good Morning friends and I am grateful to have you here with me today as I open up our kitchen all ready as part of the Styled for Spring Home Tour!
Welcome to those of you who are visiting from my sweet friend Lucy at Craftberry Bush. Lucy’s talent is breathtaking and I always enjoy seeing how she decorates through the seasons. A very big thank you to our hosts Randi from Randi Garrett Designs and Jennifer from Decor Gold Designs!
I am excited to share how taking some simple steps with the kitchen give it that vibrant feeling of Springtime. The kind that makes you want to breath in the fresh air, open the windows and sit back for the choir of chirping birds outside.
I don’t make huge changes overall, but budget friendly and quick ones that easily turn the space around.
When transitioning our space from the cold months to the ideals of Spring, I really started craving some soft pops of color. This year you will be seeing some tones of pink and blue and of course my favorite neutrals ;).
Just like the season itself, new life emerges from the stillness of Winter – it is a different kind of magical season.
Of course I like to use what we already have and let it evolve to fit the time of year we are in.
I know that the fresh bloom of the season is greeted by fragrant flowers and festive Farmer’s Markets. Oh do I LOVE Farmer’s Markets. I get to take my woven bag and fill it up with all kinds of goodies. The selection of florals is incomparable as are the fruits and veggies.
We often ooh and ahh over the size of berries and veggies that surround booth after booth. Even though Farmer’s Markets aren’t quite happening right now (where we live) they are coming soon and there are some wonderful ways to use these delights as part of your decor.
Flowers make any space come alive. They look pretty in sinks, baskets and of course vases. In this case I even used an antique pitcher.
I sprinkle them around our kitchen as they make me smile any time I get a glimpse.
Then there are the special ingredients that make our homes inviting and call us to stay and visit.
Those juicy blueberries get folded into flaky scones and turn a sunny morning even brighter. I seem to be catching my littles dipping their fingers into the bowl for a taste or ten, ha!
Using produce and flowers to fill it are the details that make it all special.
This season carries hope, it delivers joy and it leaves us with promise. I treasure this season and all it has to offer, striving to enjoy all those beautiful gifts it yields.
Thank you very much for being here today. Don’t forget to visit my amazing friend Kathleen at Lindsay Hill Interiors. She has a kitchen that I have long admired its’ pretty details and I am always inspired by the colors she uses with her designs! Here is a peek down below which includes today’s entire tour!
Here are both week’s linked for you to go and see all the spring beauty!
It’s gorgeous, Annie! I love your kitchen and you’re always the best at styling everything so pretty.
hello. I normally do not comment but this post deserves a comment. it is beautiful how you style and those scones look delectable! is the recipe on the blog? Love, love, love. what an inspiration!
Carmen thank you so much and I am flattered that you did take the time to share! These were actually from a simple mix I found at the store with some fresh blueberries (Fisher’s Original scone mix I believe) – so easy and they are the best! Again thank you so much for stopping by – have a wonderful weekend ahead!
It’s all just so gorgeous, Annie! I love your soft spring colors. All so beautiful!
Kathleen thank you so much sweet friend, I appreciate it!
Just so beautiful Annie!! I always love your gorgeous styling! And your florals never fail to amaze me! Love it all!!
Whoa, such a pretty and inviting home! And your photos are stunning!!! So glad I got a chance to stop by your blog today!

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good morning friends and i am grateful to have you here with me today as i open up our kitchen all ready as part of the styled for spring home tour!
welcome to those of you who are visiting from my sweet friend lucy at craftberry bush. lucy’s talent is breathtaking and i always enjoy seeing how she decorates through the seasons. a very big thank you to our hosts randi from randi garrett designs and jennifer from decor gold designs!
i am excited to share how taking some simple steps with the kitchen give it that vibrant feeling of springtime. the kind that makes you want to breath in the fresh air, open the windows and sit back for the choir of chirping birds outside.
i don’t make huge changes overall, but budget friendly and quick ones that easily turn the space around.
when transitioning our space from the cold months to the ideals of spring, i really started craving some soft pops of color. this year you will be seeing some tones of pink and blue and of course my favorite neutrals ;).
just like the season itself, new life emerges from the stillness of winter – it is a different kind of magical season.
of course i like to use what we already have and let it evolve to fit the time of year we are in.
i know that the fresh bloom of the season is greeted by fragrant flowers and festive farmer’s markets. oh do i love farmer’s markets. i get to take my woven bag and fill it up with all kinds of goodies. the selection of florals is incomparable as are the fruits and veggies.
we often ooh and ahh over the size of berries and veggies that surround booth after booth. even though farmer’s markets aren’t quite happening right now (where we live) they are coming soon and there are some wonderful ways to use these delights as part of your decor.
flowers make any space come alive. they look pretty in sinks, baskets and of course vases. in this case i even used an antique pitcher.
i sprinkle them around our kitchen as they make me smile any time i get a glimpse.
then there are the special ingredients that make our homes inviting and call us to stay and visit.
those juicy blueberries get folded into flaky scones and turn a sunny morning even brighter. i seem to be catching my littles dipping their fingers into the bowl for a taste or ten, ha!
using produce and flowers to fill it are the details that make it all special.
this season carries hope, it delivers joy and it leaves us with promise. i treasure this season and all it has to offer, striving to enjoy all those beautiful gifts it yields.
thank you very much for being here today. don’t forget to visit my amazing friend kathleen at lindsay hill interiors. she has a kitchen that i have long admired its’ pretty details and i am always inspired by the colors she uses with her designs! here is a peek down below which includes today’s entire tour!
here are both week’s linked for you to go and see all the spring beauty!
it’s gorgeous, annie! i love your kitchen and you’re always the best at styling everything so pretty.
hello. i normally do not comment but this post deserves a comment. it is beautiful how you style and those scones look delectable! is the recipe on the blog? love, love, love. what an inspiration!
carmen thank you so much and i am flattered that you did take the time to share! these were actually from a simple mix i found at the store with some fresh blueberries (fisher’s original scone mix i believe) – so easy and they are the best! again thank you so much for stopping by – have a wonderful weekend ahead!
it’s all just so gorgeous, annie! i love your soft spring colors. all so beautiful!
kathleen thank you so much sweet friend, i appreciate it!
just so beautiful annie!! i always love your gorgeous styling! and your florals never fail to amaze me! love it all!!
whoa, such a pretty and inviting home! and your photos are stunning!!! so glad i got a chance to stop by your blog today!


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1. Completing my last yoga teacher training homework assignment. We have one final weekend where we’ll teach our practicum, have a graduation ceremony, and end with a potluck. Right now, I am taking time to honor what I’ve accomplished, to celebrate. I am wiser and more compassionate as a direct result of the last nine months, blessed by the heart effort of my teachers and my fellow students, forever grateful.
2. A new training class for me and Ringo, this time one that shares my philosophy, wants to help me build a wise and compassionate relationship with my dog.
3. Getting back to work at CSU. I’m in my new office, which is way too hot in the afternoons and will never be as pretty as my “real” office, and because it was most recently a dorm it feels kind of like working in an empty hotel, but it’s good to be getting things done, to see everyone again.
4. Pick-Your-Own Strawberries at Garden Sweet. We were in Oregon too late for the real strawberry season, so it was good to still have one here. Also, finally a carrot from our own garden.
5. Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread, my new favorite thing. I grated a bunch of zucchini from our garden and froze it so I can keep having this. My mouth is watering just telling you about it.
Bonus Joy: My boys, all three of them. Eric took this picture and texted it to me the other day with the title, “We need a bigger couch.” This is Ringo and Sam piled on top of Eric while he was trying to nap.
This entry was posted in Gratitude Friday and tagged Gratitide Friday on August 22, 2014 by jillsalahub.
It went SO fast, Alane! I’m going to imagine Ann there so I can keep my sense of humor about it all, because she always made us laugh.

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1. completing my last yoga teacher training homework assignment. we have one final weekend where we’ll teach our practicum, have a graduation ceremony, and end with a potluck. right now, i am taking time to honor what i’ve accomplished, to celebrate. i am wiser and more compassionate as a direct result of the last nine months, blessed by the heart effort of my teachers and my fellow students, forever grateful.
2. a new training class for me and ringo, this time one that shares my philosophy, wants to help me build a wise and compassionate relationship with my dog.
3. getting back to work at csu. i’m in my new office, which is way too hot in the afternoons and will never be as pretty as my “real” office, and because it was most recently a dorm it feels kind of like working in an empty hotel, but it’s good to be getting things done, to see everyone again.
4. pick-your-own strawberries at garden sweet. we were in oregon too late for the real strawberry season, so it was good to still have one here. also, finally a carrot from our own garden.
5. glazed lemon zucchini bread, my new favorite thing. i grated a bunch of zucchini from our garden and froze it so i can keep having this. my mouth is watering just telling you about it.
bonus joy: my boys, all three of them. eric took this picture and texted it to me the other day with the title, “we need a bigger couch.” this is ringo and sam piled on top of eric while he was trying to nap.
this entry was posted in gratitude friday and tagged gratitide friday on august 22, 2014 by jillsalahub.
it went so fast, alane! i’m going to imagine ann there so i can keep my sense of humor about it all, because she always made us laugh.


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lowercased: custom built – certified pre-owned home! all inspections and repairs completed, ready for your family! over 6 acres – bring your atv’s, boats, and rv’s! all brick over 3800sqft, 5 bedroom, 3 full baths and ½ bath home nestled on over 6 private acres! ranch style home with finished walk-out basement. main floor boasts stunning 4” oak hardwood floors, 16’ ceilings and fresh paint! master and 2 additional bedrooms on main level with new carpet. enjoy family meals in formal dining room with high ceilings and heavy moldings. owners suite with trey ceiling, recessed lighting, private bath with his/her vanity, corner jacuzzi tub, separate shower and enormous walk-in closet. kitchen open to breakfast area with huge breakfast bar and new stainless-steel appliances to include refrigerator! custom cabinets, glass tile back splash and tons of pull out drawers for convenience! from your breakfast area with trey ceiling, walk out to rear covered deck overlooking a mountainous view! basement includes full kitchen with custom tile floors, huge pantry and tons of storage. this home is perfect for multi-generational living! basement includes 2 additional bedrooms, full bath and 2 flex spaces that would make a great media/rec room or office space. 1 year home protection plan included!


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12 hand-painted rainbow friends in wooden frame.
Materials: cherrywood, non-toxic water based color stain/non-toxic plant based oil finish. Size: frame length 15,5cm, peg dolls height 6cm, diameter 3cm.

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12 hand-painted rainbow friends in wooden frame.
materials: cherrywood, non-toxic water based color stain/non-toxic plant based oil finish. size: frame length 15,5cm, peg dolls height 6cm, diameter 3cm.


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Opponents of the deal say it both carries financial risks and deepens Hungary’s energy dependence on Russia. The country already relies on Russia for 80 per cent of its oil and 60 per cent of its gas imports.
Budapest awarded contracts to design, build and maintain two 1,200 megawatt reactors in the town of Paks, 75 miles south of Budapest, to a subsidiary of the Russian atomic energy company Rosatom in December. But the decision to conceal some details of the contracts on grounds of national security provoked suspicion among Mr Orban’s critics and in Brussels.
Although the European Commission did not raise objections to an intergovernmental agreement signed by the two countries just over a year ago, the award of contracts for the Paks plant has thrown up thorny antitrust concerns.
Two EU agencies are now examining the agreements. Euratom, the nuclear watchdog, is withholding approval for the plant’s fuel supply on technical and financial grounds, though talks are ongoing, said one official briefed on the matter. All nuclear fuel supply deals by EU member states must receive the green light from the agency.
Competition investigators from the European Commission are also looking at state subsidies and the legality of contracts awarded to Rosatom and its affiliates without a tender.
The antitrust inquiry — described as a possible case of violation of EU law by officials — is still at an early stage, giving Hungary an opportunity to strike a bargain with Brussels before a possible full formal investigation.
The battle of wills is part of a broader struggle between EU technocrats and Russia over Europe’s energy security. Last year, Moscow scrapped its $50bn South Stream gas pipeline into eastern Europe after EU regulators said Gazprom, Russia’s gas export monopoly, would break competition rules by both supplying the gas and owning the pipeline.
For EU diplomats, Mr Orban’s decision not to hold a competitive tender underlined fears that his close links with Moscow could lead Hungary to resist attempts to ramp up sanctions against Russia.
On an official visit to Budapest last week, Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, confirmed that Moscow would finance 80 per cent of the project’s total costs, saying he attached “great importance” to it.
Politicians from Hungary’s green LMP party, who have launched legal challenges to the project’s secrecy in a Budapest court, warned that Paks would be an expensive mistake.
“We would like to see our country break free from Russian energy dependence, while Mr Orban seems to be seriously addicted to it,” said Bernadett Szél, the party’s co-leader.
A Hungarian government spokesman said the commission was trying to interfere in national energy policy “by stealth” and warned that attempts by Brussels to build a single internal energy market threatened EU member states’ sovereignty.

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opponents of the deal say it both carries financial risks and deepens hungary’s energy dependence on russia. the country already relies on russia for 80 per cent of its oil and 60 per cent of its gas imports.
budapest awarded contracts to design, build and maintain two 1,200 megawatt reactors in the town of paks, 75 miles south of budapest, to a subsidiary of the russian atomic energy company rosatom in december. but the decision to conceal some details of the contracts on grounds of national security provoked suspicion among mr orban’s critics and in brussels.
although the european commission did not raise objections to an intergovernmental agreement signed by the two countries just over a year ago, the award of contracts for the paks plant has thrown up thorny antitrust concerns.
two eu agencies are now examining the agreements. euratom, the nuclear watchdog, is withholding approval for the plant’s fuel supply on technical and financial grounds, though talks are ongoing, said one official briefed on the matter. all nuclear fuel supply deals by eu member states must receive the green light from the agency.
competition investigators from the european commission are also looking at state subsidies and the legality of contracts awarded to rosatom and its affiliates without a tender.
the antitrust inquiry — described as a possible case of violation of eu law by officials — is still at an early stage, giving hungary an opportunity to strike a bargain with brussels before a possible full formal investigation.
the battle of wills is part of a broader struggle between eu technocrats and russia over europe’s energy security. last year, moscow scrapped its $50bn south stream gas pipeline into eastern europe after eu regulators said gazprom, russia’s gas export monopoly, would break competition rules by both supplying the gas and owning the pipeline.
for eu diplomats, mr orban’s decision not to hold a competitive tender underlined fears that his close links with moscow could lead hungary to resist attempts to ramp up sanctions against russia.
on an official visit to budapest last week, vladimir putin, russia’s president, confirmed that moscow would finance 80 per cent of the project’s total costs, saying he attached “great importance” to it.
politicians from hungary’s green lmp party, who have launched legal challenges to the project’s secrecy in a budapest court, warned that paks would be an expensive mistake.
“we would like to see our country break free from russian energy dependence, while mr orban seems to be seriously addicted to it,” said bernadett szél, the party’s co-leader.
a hungarian government spokesman said the commission was trying to interfere in national energy policy “by stealth” and warned that attempts by brussels to build a single internal energy market threatened eu member states’ sovereignty.


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Right up front … I don’t have any tattoos and for the most part, I ignore them on other people. So why am I talking about them? I received an email from someone who has been a chef for the last 10 years and wanted to know what my opinion was on tattoos within the profession of architecture. At first, I thought this was an easy question to answer, but after letting it bounce around my head for a while, I’m not sure I know how to respond.
In order to respond to this email and articulate a position, I decided I should figure out what I actually thought about tattoos and would the presence of tattoos on an individual color the way I view them as a professional. The person who sent in the email told me that he has two “full sleeves” meaning that both of his entire arms – from the wrist to his shoulders – are completely covered in tattoos.
Generally speaking, I don’t understand the motivation that would cause someone to permanently mark their body with a tattoo. There are some instances where I understand why – like the great number of individuals in the service who get tattoos that will identify them with a certain branch of the military – I get that. If you are going to put your life on the line and count on the people around you to help make sure you don’t die, you get a free pass. The tattoos I don’t understand are the “barbed wire around the bicep” type tattoos. I can’t help but think that eventually your current super-awesome arm, full of muscles and looking sweet – is going to look like a pair of pantyhose with laundry stuffed into one leg once you become a senior citizen. Not as cool anymore but does anyone really care about that sort of tattoo in the workplace? Once you’re dressed for work it won’t be visible … so no big deal right? Maybe, but what we are really talking about here is the perception of the individual and the thought process of getting that tattoo in the first place.
I had a potluck roommate in college who had a tattoo … but it wasn’t just the choice of tattoo [shudders] that he choose, but the location [double shudder].
It is possible that this experience might have jaded my opinion.
This is ‘Hot Stuff‘, a character from the comic book associated with ‘Casper the Friendly Ghost’ and ‘Wendy the Good Little Witch”. This was the tattoo that my roommate had so lovingly placed on the inside of his thigh … high and tight to his … ahem, (whispering) groin. In his version of the tattoo, the trident that Hot Stuff was carrying was pointing towards his hot stuff and in script underneath were the words … you know what’s coming here, don’t you?
… it said “Hot Stuff”.
I know what you’re thinking, but no, it wasn’t hot. It was very, very far from hot. It was my daily torment to see my roommates “Hot Stuff” because he liked to be in our dorm room “au naturale” as often as possible – which pretty much meant whenever he was in our dorm room. As you can surmise, he and I did not stay in touch after that year. I have no idea where he is or what he is doing now, but since he was the first person I had up close and very personal experience with who had a tattoo, it’s possible that I might have transferred some of my opinions of him onto all people who have tattoos.
Back to the original question: Would a person who is considering the field of architecture experience any difficulties if they had tattoos? Should it matter if someone has tattoos? I know that we architects are a purportedly creative and receptive group artistically, so that adds a bit of a wrinkle to this question. For me and my office, I concluded that it doesn’t matter as long as it isn’t visible when dressed for work. We don’t have any jobs here where you can sit comfortably in the back flexing your creative abilities and not interfacing with the client. Since that’s the case, you have to realize that you don’t just represent yourself, but the people and company you work for. I am put in a position to represent and speak on behalf of my company daily and there isn’t any doubt that my appearance is judged by the individuals I address – they are professional people and there is a certain amount of professionalism that is expected. Does a tattoo prevent me from being professional? Of course not, but I’ve said it here before – when you work in a service industry, perception is reality.
I really wanted to conclude that having an assortment of visible tattoos on an employee would be a non-issue – and it still could be based on the job they were filling. In trying to address this question, I attempted to make it a black and white issue but I don’t think that’s possible. There are many things that would come into play – where the tattoos are located, the content of the tattoo, the role of the employee, etc.

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right up front … i don’t have any tattoos and for the most part, i ignore them on other people. so why am i talking about them? i received an email from someone who has been a chef for the last 10 years and wanted to know what my opinion was on tattoos within the profession of architecture. at first, i thought this was an easy question to answer, but after letting it bounce around my head for a while, i’m not sure i know how to respond.
in order to respond to this email and articulate a position, i decided i should figure out what i actually thought about tattoos and would the presence of tattoos on an individual color the way i view them as a professional. the person who sent in the email told me that he has two “full sleeves” meaning that both of his entire arms – from the wrist to his shoulders – are completely covered in tattoos.
generally speaking, i don’t understand the motivation that would cause someone to permanently mark their body with a tattoo. there are some instances where i understand why – like the great number of individuals in the service who get tattoos that will identify them with a certain branch of the military – i get that. if you are going to put your life on the line and count on the people around you to help make sure you don’t die, you get a free pass. the tattoos i don’t understand are the “barbed wire around the bicep” type tattoos. i can’t help but think that eventually your current super-awesome arm, full of muscles and looking sweet – is going to look like a pair of pantyhose with laundry stuffed into one leg once you become a senior citizen. not as cool anymore but does anyone really care about that sort of tattoo in the workplace? once you’re dressed for work it won’t be visible … so no big deal right? maybe, but what we are really talking about here is the perception of the individual and the thought process of getting that tattoo in the first place.
i had a potluck roommate in college who had a tattoo … but it wasn’t just the choice of tattoo [shudders] that he choose, but the location [double shudder].
it is possible that this experience might have jaded my opinion.
this is ‘hot stuff‘, a character from the comic book associated with ‘casper the friendly ghost’ and ‘wendy the good little witch”. this was the tattoo that my roommate had so lovingly placed on the inside of his thigh … high and tight to his … ahem, (whispering) groin. in his version of the tattoo, the trident that hot stuff was carrying was pointing towards his hot stuff and in script underneath were the words … you know what’s coming here, don’t you?
… it said “hot stuff”.
i know what you’re thinking, but no, it wasn’t hot. it was very, very far from hot. it was my daily torment to see my roommates “hot stuff” because he liked to be in our dorm room “au naturale” as often as possible – which pretty much meant whenever he was in our dorm room. as you can surmise, he and i did not stay in touch after that year. i have no idea where he is or what he is doing now, but since he was the first person i had up close and very personal experience with who had a tattoo, it’s possible that i might have transferred some of my opinions of him onto all people who have tattoos.
back to the original question: would a person who is considering the field of architecture experience any difficulties if they had tattoos? should it matter if someone has tattoos? i know that we architects are a purportedly creative and receptive group artistically, so that adds a bit of a wrinkle to this question. for me and my office, i concluded that it doesn’t matter as long as it isn’t visible when dressed for work. we don’t have any jobs here where you can sit comfortably in the back flexing your creative abilities and not interfacing with the client. since that’s the case, you have to realize that you don’t just represent yourself, but the people and company you work for. i am put in a position to represent and speak on behalf of my company daily and there isn’t any doubt that my appearance is judged by the individuals i address – they are professional people and there is a certain amount of professionalism that is expected. does a tattoo prevent me from being professional? of course not, but i’ve said it here before – when you work in a service industry, perception is reality.
i really wanted to conclude that having an assortment of visible tattoos on an employee would be a non-issue – and it still could be based on the job they were filling. in trying to address this question, i attempted to make it a black and white issue but i don’t think that’s possible. there are many things that would come into play – where the tattoos are located, the content of the tattoo, the role of the employee, etc.