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August 22, 2016
Episode 1213
(aired live)
City: Brooklyn, NY
Venue: Barclays Center
Commentary: Michael Cole, Byron Saxton, Corey Graves
Ring Announcer: Jojo
Last night at Summer Slam, Finn Balor became the first Universal Champ.
Intro Video
"Enemies" by Shinedown
Ring Area
Michael Cole announces that Finn Balor was injured in the match against Rollins at Summer Slam and will be out for at least six months.
Stephanie McMahon and Mick Foley are already in the ring. They welcome Finn Balor who has the title on his shoulder and his arm in a sling. He talks about how the Universal title represents a lifetime of hard work. Unfortunately, he has to relinquish the title. He hands the belt to Mick Foley and walks away.
As Balor approaches the stage, a smiling Seth Rollins comes out and walks by him on the way to the ring. He hugs Stephanie and tells everyone that "we know who the real winner at Summer Slam was." Tonight should be a celebration for the new Universal champ.
Just then, Sami Zayn comes out and heads to the ring. Following Zayn is Chris Jericho. Then out comes Kevin Owens. Enzo and Big Cass come out next. Then Roman Reigns. Foley finally brings a little order to the ring by saying that there will be a series of matches to determine the new Universal Champ, the final winner being decided next week. The first match will be Rollins versus Zayn. As the ring is being cleared, Rollins attacks Zayn.
Match 1
Universal Title Contender Qualifying Match
Seth Rollins vs Sami Zayn
(referee: Chad Patton)
Result: Seth Rollins wins via pinfall after a Pedigree
Time: 9:22 (joined in progress, 1 break)
Match Thoughts
Good match, and pretty emotional. Zayn hurt his ankle fairly early in the match which hampered all of his offense going forward. He fought through the pain and managed to get a few nice near falls on Rollins. This was an entertaining match, and it fits very well with the story developing around Rollins.
Match 2
Universal Title Contender Qualifying Match
Kevin Owens vs Neville
(referee: Rod Zapata)
Result: Kevin Owens wins via pinfall with an Argentine neckbreaker
Time: 5:08 (1 break)
Match Thoughts
Good match. It seemed a little short, but I liked this a lot. Neville came to this match with a purpose. He dominated the match and brought out a lot of flash, but also a lot of moves I haven't seen him do often. He looked very good here and demonstrated that he should be in contention for a title at some point.
Ring Area
Michael Cole announces that the Universal Title match next week will be a Fatal 4-Way.
Ring Area
Big E is back, and he is magical. Also, New Day have been the tag champs for 365 days. Kofi thanks the WWE Universe, and Xavier presents a unicorn pinata filled with Booty-O's. Before they can break open the pinata, Anderson and Gallows come out and call everyone and everything "stupid." They wonder what New Day has to celebrate, especially since they lost at Summer Slam. Anderson and Gallows are entitled to a rematch, but Big E is tired of all the "flim flam" and "booty chatter."
Match 3
Big E (Tag Champ) w/ Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods vs Karl Anderson w/ Luke Gallows
(referee: Shawn Bennett)
Result: Big E wins via pinfall after a Big Ending
Time: 3:37
Match Thoughts
Pretty good match. It was very short, but it was a nice first match back for Big E. It showed New Day's near-flawless teamwork when they are all together.
Clips of The Dudley Boyz debuting on SmackDown in 1999.
Ring Area
Titus O'Neil is in the ring. He reminds everyone that New Day beat the Prime Time Players last year to start their year-long reign. He says that it wasn't the worst day of his life, it was the best because he "dropped the dead weight" of Darren Young. Young wouldn't be relevant if it wasn't for Titus. He calls out Young so he can end him once and for all.
Bob Backlund runs to the ring. Backlund briefly puts O'Neil in a crossface chicken wing, but O'Neil escapes and slams Backlund. Darren Young runs out just to take a Clash of the Titus.
** I'm not sure if it was wise to put Titus O'Neil in front of that Brooklyn crowd by himself for so long. He seemed to struggle a bit, and the crowd wasn't into it. I don't know if I really like the direction they're taking with Young and O'Neil either. They tried this feud before and no one cared. I think they can both succeed, but I like Titus better as a good guy, and Young should go after a stronger heel. **
Last night, Brock Lesnar completely destroyed Randy Orton.
Tom Phillips asks Stephanie about Lesnar's actions. She says there will be repercussions.
Match 4
Universal Title Contender Qualifying Match
Rusev (US Champ) w/ Lana vs Big Cass w/ Enzo Amore
(referee: Darrick Moore)
Result: Big Cass wins via countout
Time: 5:10 (1 break)
Match Thoughts
An okay match. It could have been a lot better though. The ending didn't really help anyone.
Tom Phillips welcomes Jeri-KO. He wonders what happens if Jericho faces Owens for the title next week. Jericho and Owens have a (mostly) friendly disagreement over who will have whose back in the Fatal 4-Way.
Ring Area
Charlotte and Dana Brooke head to the ring. Charlotte claims to be the best female athlete in the world and says that Sasha will never come after her title again. The queen has reclaimed her throne.
As Charlotte is about to leave the ring, Mick Foley comes out. He congratulates Charlotte on her win. Charlotte says that she deserves the night off, but Foley instead introduces the newest member of the RAW roster: Bayley!
Charlotte is not impressed. She won't be upstaged. Bayley isn't here to upstage Charlotte, but she is here to challenge her for the Women's Title. Charlotte tells her to get in line. She also says that Dana is ready for a fight.
** I knew she was coming, but I still loved the moment that Bayley was announced. And I'm so very glad Charlotte's next contender is Bayley and not Nia Jax. **
Match 5
Dana Brooke w/ Charlotte (Women's Champ) vs Bayley
(referee: John Cone)
Result: Bayly wins via pinfall after a Bayley to Belly suplex
Time: 4:29
Match Thoughts
Pretty good match. It showed what Bayley does: survive a beating until she can take the advantage. It was a good first match on RAW.
Tom Phillips asks Reigns about Jericho. Reigns says he's going to shut Jericho's mouth.
Rich Swann, Noam Dar, Brian Kendrick, and TJ Perkins are introduced in brief profile videos. They're headed to RAW starting September 19th.
Andrea D'Marco welcomes Sheamus. Sheamus explains that Cesaro is like The Suicide Squad. He under-delivers.
Ring Area
Byron Saxton asks Johnny Knockout about Braun Strowman. Johnny likes big, sweaty men.
Match 6
Braun Strowman vs Johnny Knockout
(referee: Rod Zapata)
Result: Braun Strowman wins via pinfall after a reverse chokeslam
Time: 1:19
Match Thoughts
Yet another squash.
Ring Area
After the match, Strowman continues the attack and forces the referee to count to three again.
** The best part was that the ref wouldn't start the fake count until both of Johnny Knockout's shoulders were completely down. He actually made Strowman correct his cover. **
The Dudley Boyz returned to WWE last year the night after Summer Slam.
Ring Area
The Dudley Boyz head to the ring. Bubba Ray talks about their 20 year career and coming home to the WWE. D-Von talks about TLC and says that he would take every bump again. Bubba thanks the fans, and D-Von testifies. As they're finishing up, The Shining Stars come out.
Primo says it's about time the Dudleys leave. Epico would like to give the Dudleys a going-away present: tickets to Puerto Rico. The Dudleys listen for a while before they attack. As they're about to put Primo through a table, Anderson and Gallows rush into the ring and attack. They hit a Magic Killer on Bubba on the floor, and one to D-Von through a table.
** I like it. This could be the start to a great final run for the Dudleys, but even if it isn't, having Gallows and Anderson do what they did helps them a lot. **
Match 7
Universal Title Contender Qualifying Match
Chris Jericho vs Roman Reigns
(referee: Chad Patton)
Result: Roman Reigns wins via pinfall after a spear
Time: 11:30 (1 break)
Match Thoughts
Good match. With a little help from Kevin Owens, this match could have gone either way. This was entertaining throughout, and the ending was well done.
Show Impressions
This was a good show. It sucks about what happened to Finn Balor, but in the long run it could actually help the Universal Title. Balor and Rollins had a great match at Summer Slam. That makes the title, at the very least, interesting. Now that Balor has to go away for a while to recover, it shows what lengths people will go to in order to hold the title. Not only did Balor finish and win the match with a serious injury, but he's dedicating the next half-year of his life to getting back to the ring to reclaim the title. In the meantime, while Balor is away a new champ will have the opportunity to accumulate some good wins and title defenses. Balor's tentative injury time means that he could easily be back before Wrestlemania. So yeah, this could be very good for the Universal Title.
Match of the Night
Chris Jericho vs Roman Reigns
This was easily the match of the night, though the Neville/Owens match was a fairly close second place.


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Have you seen the patter blog?
This interesting blog produced by Pat Thompson, Professor of Education at Nottingham University, covers a host of topics on research education, academic writing, academic life etc.
For those of you who may be new to writing for journals there is a great post on rejected papers. It illustrates several common mistakes and offers practical advice for avoiding rejections.
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A few weeks ago he was doing the same thing in another area of the park, as shown HERE.
Problem is, he uses a spade shovel instead of a trowel to dig for his "treasure" . . .
and leaves mounds (tripping hazards) when placing the sod back into the freshly dug holes.
Apparently, he hasn't been caught on the park's video surveillance system yet.
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I'm Redrawing one of my favorite Comic/manga page from my story Misfits in toyland. And would like to see who would voice my Character Rudolfo and Gwendolyn. This will be my first time doing a comic dub type of video for both instgram and on youtube. So if you are end to comic dubs please try out and your best.
Gwendolyn is a Calm and shy person. think of her like hinata hyuga. but her voice is not so high. I would also like to hear your own spin on how you would think she sound.
This is the end of your training Rudolfo......
I'm glade that my teaching help you. But sadly..... I have nothing more to offer.........
Rudolfo is some who Doesn't that much emotions. but in this Scene he want to tell a sweet girl about how he feel with out losing his cool. I would some similar to Shikamaru for naruto.
"ugh.....Gwen......"( Stumbling over his own word. or trying to speak but soft and shy like))
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Nelson and District Credit Union is proud to once again sponsor the Kootenay Festival of the Performing Arts. Their venerable two-week festival brings students from across western Canada and the United States to Nelson with the goal to inspire, educate, evaluate and promote the performing arts.
Credit union staff met with Natalie Bodine, a festival board member, to recognize the contribution to the festival that takes place March 30 to April 2 and April 11 to 15. More info can be found at kootenayfestivalofthearts.ca.


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LONDON (Reuters) - Hundreds protested outside Egypt's embassy in London on Saturday calling for President Hosni Mubarak to go, but differences in message highlighted tensions between Islamists and others over the country's future.
Islamists in one demonstration wanted an Islamic government and Islamic law to replace Mubarak's 30-year autocratic rule, around the corner was a secular protest.
The parallel London protests came after five days of mass demonstrations across Egypt, the Arab world's most populous nation, calling for Mubarak to go. Egyptians have defied curfews in an unprecedented display of public anger over his rule, poverty, repression and corruption.
"Mubarak out, Islam in," and "Allah take Mubarak the pharaoh," chanted Islamist protesters, including organisers Hizb ut Tahrir, a hardline Islamist group. Women and men in the group protested separately.
Nearby, other demonstrators were careful to distinguish themselves from the Islamists, sticking to secular chants.
"We're completely unrelated to that demonstration ... It feeds into Western fears on how it would affect their interests, and that's the excuse the Egyptian government is using to avoid change," said protest organiser Rafik Bedair, 36.
London has a large Arab community, and the Egypt protests, as well as the toppling of Tunisia's strongman Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali two weeks ago, have electrified talk in homes, coffee shops and restaurants.
Western governments have long supported Mubarak, partly as a bulwark against a rising tide of Islamist sentiment in the Middle East, and also because of his rapport with Israel.
Islamist protesters said fears of subjugated women and extremist, al Qaeda-style rule was propaganda peddled by Mubarak and the West to justify their grip on the Middle East and its assets such as oil.
"The Muslim community has mobilised. We don't want the same governance with different faces. We want an Islamic government and an Islamic society," said Haj Yusif, 42, a Syrian exile.
"As long as the West has interests in our countries, they will promote these lies," he said of fears of Islamist rule.
An Egyptian Islamist demonstrator said he wanted a new Egypt in which alcohol is prohibited and women dress modestly.
Egypt's banned Muslim Brotherhood group has long been the strongest opponent of Mubarak's rule, and a London-based member told Reuters Islamist rule posed no threat to the West because it would be democratic and broad-based.
Foreign Secretary William Hague told reporters it was not up to foreigners who runs Egypt, but "certainly we would not want to see a government based on the Muslim Brotherhood."
Ahmed Elkalagy, 26, a protester outside the Egyptian embassy, said most Egyptians just wanted a fresh start.
"Everyone just wants change. We're not pushing for particular ideologies or new leaders," he said.
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Councillors, Rod Perks and Allan Witherick working with Andrew Duff MEP and Melvyn Teare for you Learn more
by awitherick on 14 December, 2011
Fancy getting a bit more from your next trip to the council?
In an attempt to bring things under a single roof the services available at the Civic Centre on St Peters Street will be as follows:
Oaklands College
Drop-in sessions and free guidance interviews on Mondays (9am-3pm) and Wednesdays (9am-5pm). It will also be possible to pre-book extended support on additional week days to meet individual needs.
Trained Oaklands College staff will be equipped to talk to people on a wide range of matters including: careers advice, financial support, education courses (full and part-time), travel to and from college, plus bursaries and employability skills.
Volunteer Centre (part of Centre for Voluntary Service)
Drop-in sessions and volunteer advice appointments on Wednesdays (9am to 5pm).
Citizens Advice Bureau
Drop-in sessions on Monday and Wednesday mornings (10am to 1pm).
These sessions at the Civic Centre are in addition to the services offered by the above organisations at their existing locations.
The District Council will continue to provide information and advice on its own services as follows:
· Mondays to Thursdays from 8.45am to 5pm
· Fridays from 8.45am to 4.30pm.
Customer and partner feedback will be collected over the first few months of operation to ensure that the services offered meet customers' needs. All customers will be asked to complete a short comment card about their experience when they visit the centre and that feedback will inform plans for a further roll out later next year.
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text: Starting Mileage: 1675.5 No big surprise here but I slept in. Considering we were up until almost 2:00 am it really shouldn't be surprising. I had a busy day planned (thanks to BringFido.com) so we went for a short walk, the pups were offered their breakfasts, and into the car we went. This day was … Continue reading "A Day for the Dogs"Read More


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Baked from Scratch, baking, Brownies, cooking, food, Homemade, Martha Stewart, Recipe, sweet, sweet tooth, yummy
Anyone who knows me knows that brownies are the absolute death of me. There was one time during the school year where I woke up in the middle of the night with such bad cravings for brownies that I cried because I couldn't go out to get any, as all of the stores were closed. The love is intense, my friends.
I'm a follower of Martha Stewart and one of my best friends is a baking goddess (Check out her Instagram to see her baking!), so naturally that has been inspiring me to take a stab at baking from scratch rather than a package.
After making these brownies, I am legit never going to buy store bought brownies ever again. The brownies were just so light and the texture was so moist. They weren't too rich or heavy, so the sweetness didn't make you feel sick to your stomach.
If you all love brownies and baking as much as I do, I have included my brownie recipe below. If you guys end up baking, definitely tag me in the post so I can see how yours turned out!
- 2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. cocoa
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. butter
- Nuts (Walnuts, pecans, peanuts, etc.); optional
- Mix sugar, cocoa, eggs and vanilla; gradually add flour and salt.
- When that is mixed, blend in butter. Spread in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. If your pan is bigger than 9×13, keep it in for about 30-35 minutes, depending
- No baking soda or powder is needed for this recipe.


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A change is as good as a rest John Kay has embraced uncertainty and explains how we must do this to make economics relevant. Meanwhile little has changed he tells The Mint.
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Long after the Brothers, it still looks grim Where there's a bail out there's a way. Peter Manley takes a look back.
Reigning men Teresa Linzner spoke to people and ran a survey to look into why so few economists were women. There is no reason other than most of them are men.
When the losers become the leaders David Fell recalls his youth and… hopes.
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Peter C. Robinson '66
Beloved husband of Pamela Hope Robinson (nee Massimino) for over 50 years. Loving father of Heather Hope Robinson and Julie Andrea David and her husband, Chris. Dearly loved grandpop of Anneliese Hope Robinson. He is also survived by his dear siblings, Tom Robinson, Donna Ann D'Alessandro (Joseph), David Robinson (Robin), Michael Robinson (Brenda) and his sister in law, Daphne Lasser (Lee).
Peter was born and raised in Bath, Maine. He was a proud member of the class of 1962 of Morse High School and class of 1966 of the Maine Maritime Academy. He spent his teenage years working at the Bath Golf Course in many capacities and it availed him many lifelong lessons. He was employed for over 35 years with Demag DeLaval. His employment there enabled him to work with machinery and people; and he loved them both. He retired as Director of Operations for the Turbine Division.
After retirement, he spent time consulting and perfecting his golf game. He was a dearly loved member of Little Mill Country Club. He enjoyed playing in the A&G golf group. He and his wife spent time traveling and cruising. He enjoyed visiting family around the country.
Peter was very accomplished but those accomplishments paled in comparison to the pride he had in his wife, daughters and granddaughter and spending time with them. He was deeply loved by his family and will be dearly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Saturday from 10-11:15am at St. Joan of Arc Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30am Saturday. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter's memory through In Memory Of for the benefit of the Maine Maritime Academy at www.InMemoryOf-Memorial.org.


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Hosted by Mr Chelmsford himself Andy Poole (@andyisntfunny) and Mr Podcast Adam Barker (@BarkerPodcasts), They sit down to discuss the exciting Music, Culture and Entertainment scene in The CM postcode.
In Between witty banter and interesting chat you can hear some of the best music from some the best independent and/or unsigned bands locally.So Here we go! A Podcast Recorded LIVE with an Actual band! Lot's of Cheeky Banter, Great LIVE Music and BANE impressions amongst some information about the Local scene in and around Chelmsford.
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Everyone in the Web's industry is so excited with this latest Microsoft RIA platform, Silverlight. I can easily tell that with the growing number of samples, showcases and response from community on the Internet. We can also feel the excitement from the fellow developers who visited our booth in the previous TechEd exhibition. They are so amazed, with what Silverlight has to offer.
If you take a look at Silverlight's Showcase, you can find almost 80% of them are using Silverlight for non-business scenarios, such as creating media application (a.k.a. Youtube-alike). As Silverlight enthusiasts, one challenge popped up in our mind. Can it, or how is the feasibility, to use Silverlight in business scenarios application? I'm not sure, probably we're too early looking in this area, or maybe not. Anyway, we'll just try to do some prototyping using the popular Blend 2.5 June 2008 Preview.
The feature I liked most in Silverlight is to be able to write codes in C#, as most developers did. However, this heavy client side utilization also introduced several drawbacks that I think important for us to consider before going further. Well, let's get straight to the points:
- Severely much more hand coding.
Ability to code in C# for client side development is just amazing, but we have seen significantly more coding needed even for just to perform a simple data retrieval task. I think it's pretty much counterintuitive with what Microsoft and tool vendor like us already done so far. Compared to Web development in Visual Studio, the business application development in Silverlight is practically not feasible given the current state of Beta 2. It might be feasible, of course, but the techniques are not elegant at all.
For instance, we are forced to use "Networking" level technique in order to retrieve data from REST services, and with several dozen line of codes to map it back into objects using LINQ. This is just for a very simple data retrieval, and not to mention bind it back to the UI controls and other basic requirements such as data editing, and so on.
Having that said, if we think back on the Web development in Visual Studio when we can easily perform data retrieval, data binding, etc – with simply drag and drop and some properties set; connecting to database is a snap using datasource control, and requires zero line of code. Then, do you still think Silverlight could win developer's heart while it require so much hand coding and efforts? I doubt it.
What's more, the codes and development using Silverlight becomes way too complex and complicated when it comes to data serialization and deserialization, which developers need to take care manually now. Using Visual Studio Web, we don't need to know anything about business logic in the client side, as the databinding are all done in server side. Now with Silverlight, you have to define your business objects and classes too in the Silverlight C# client side in order for the data to be mapped back as object before bound to the DataContext.
With more hand coding requirements, it seems we are taken back in the pre-.NET era and even worse, it reduces developer's productivity as well as diminishes reusability and automation that we already familiar with.
- Lacking of server-side counterparts.
RIA, specifically Silverlight in this context, is a pure client side technology. If you are going to develop business application using Silverlight 2 entirely (the other option is using Mixed technologies that I will cover later), then you will have a lot of challenges to overcome. One of them is the missing server-side infrastructure.
Looking from the perspective of a Visual Studio Web developer, we have been familiar with all those server technologies such as a postback process where developers can handle the logic in code behind, and then return it to the Web. And then AJAX, which performs postback seamessly (we called it FlyPostBack in our technology) and updates only necessary parts of the page. Next, we have nice Web components that perform everything automatically, from handling the datasource, filtering, paging, you name it. Not to mention all those automation and features that ASP.NET has to offer, such as automatic state management, master pages, user control, security, and more.
Turning to Silverlight, all those nice technologies are suddenly gone. You can't, let's say, click on a Button and easily write codes in the server side to set a value of Silverlight's TextBlock. This is not surprising because Silverlight is entirely a new technology and a new platform that works in totally different way. When you create a new project in Blend, you will only see xaml and some html pages for testing. In short, Blend and Silverlight are purely client side technologies, leaving off ASP.NET server side technologies.
- Confusing Web development path.
The question is, why Microsoft created Silverlight? Isn't Silverlight just going to compete with their own well-branded Visual Studio (specifically ASP.NET/AJAX)? Perhaps just to compete with Adobe, or try to intimidating Google? I'm not sure, and I don't want to know.
But the real challenge here is — in my view as Visual Studio Web architect — the sense of insecure of existing investments and upcoming technology changes. Imagine a team of Web developers who have just finished their Web application using ASP.NET, and now telling his boss "Sir, we have to rebuild the entire applications in Silverlight because it offers better user interface. And this means we have to buy more tools and some new books and training". The boss replied and asked "Can't we use the existing tools that we have heavily invested?".
"Sorry, can't." would probably the most pathetic answer that the development team could say.
Given the current state of Beta 2, Microsoft doesn't have a global overview yet on how the Silverlight can be used alongside with ASP.NET technology, specifically WebForm (for exactly, the pages with ASPX extension). Sure you can create Web Service, WCF using Visual Studio — but those are no longer related to WebForm. Sure you can also use <asp:Silverlight> to show Silverlight content in a WebForm, but that's not the context of this post (and it's also too wide to be discussed in single post), as we are speaking development that use Silverlight 2.0 technology entirely.
The above three points are so far the biggest challenges in Silverlight from the perspectives of Visual Studio Web developers. So, what options do we have now? Stick on ASP.NET Web development, or turn to RIA Silveright development? The answer is, I think, depends on the application type that you want to build, and the target audiences. If you are building mash-up sites or graphic-intensive sites just for fun, Silverlight couldn't be wrong. But, for large enterprise-scale business application? That's still a big question mark. Would developers need to be hurry to turn to Silverlight for business apps? I think, probably not, at least for now.
Again, this post is not intended to demote Silverlight at all, and is written based on the Beta 2 state. Maybe, who knows, tomorrow ScottGu will announce Silverlight RC1 which have resolved some of the issues above. Let's hope so.
Thoughts, comments?
All the best,


text: Client is a licensed daycare provider who was determined by DSS to have committed "child neglect" after a child was injured in her care. The finding would have caused the loss of her licensing so she appealed that finding to the Office of Administrative Hearings. In reversing the DSS decision, the Judge determined that our client never had a lapse of care or attention in taking care of the children. The Judge changed the DSS finding, concluding that child neglect was "ruled out."


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This course provides guidance on planning a groundwater investigation and modeling study for engineers, hydrologists and geologists who are responsible for groundwater-related projects. The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 3 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1421 Groundwater Hydrology. Subsurface investigations are a dynamic and inexact science. This course will present basic guidelines for performing a site characterization study, integrating hydrogeologic information into a conceptual model, performing simple analytical procedures, and formulating a computer model of groundwater flow. Specific attention is given to site reconnaissance, initial data interpretation, data acquisition, the formulation of conceptual and numerical/computer models, and guidelines for project management and personnel requirements.
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04/03/08. Interview with the admin of AcmosTrade
Today I'm going to give you an interview with the admin of AcmosTrade – the program that offers 1.15% for 210 business days for small investors and that has a lot of potential for growth in the coming months. If you remember in my review of AcmosTrade (view here) I was impressed with their website and hoped that they could prove that they were a real registered investment company and that they were really trading on Forex. Well, I can disclose all the private info they sent me today but I can confirm now that AcmosTrade is a real company that has a certificate of incorporation as a registered company in the Republic of Cyprus since 2006 and all the necessary documents signed and sealed. They asked me not to show these scanned copies they sent me publicly but any investor interested can claim these documents and they will be sent to him. Moreover, they have sent me their trading results for the period from 15 January till 15 February. I'm really not a type of Forex person but here's how they explained them to me: "Think this will help you to understand our trading strategy we are using in our main trading account. Please note for security reasons we using several brokers and our trading capital managed with several traders team. This helps us to trade 24/5 to make more profit for our investors. Trading results here will be calculated in total because we can not calculate this for every trading team and for every trading account we are using." As Jack will mention in the interview you're going to read anyone interested can request this info and it will be delivered to him/her. But like Jack told me privately: "This info ONLY for you – NOT for public". I will respect this decision and will not publish it on my blog but the fact that they can provide you with all the necessary documents proving their trading activities and their registration means a lot to me so I consider of increasing my deposit with them in the near future. Anyway, let us give the opportunity to speak to the admin of AcmosTrade Jack. Here's the long-awaited interview with him.
"1. Please introduce yourself to my readers. What function do you perform in AcmosTrade?
My name is Jack Williams and I am the founder and CEO of the Acmos Trade Investment LLC Company. My part in this Company is to advise our trading teams and work with the other staff members.
2. Tell us about the history of AcmosTrade. How did you come up with the idea of making your own program and putting it online?
I think you can find this information on our website by clicking "Our Company" link.
3. You claim to be trading on Forex market and be very successful in it. Can you elaborate what exactly you're doing with investors' money that can give you such a high ROI? What will happen if you suffer some losses on the market?
This is a very good question and I will try to explain how our trading strategy works. We know that you will see many "investment" programs with great daily profit (20-400% daily) but certainly any self respecting investor can say that there is no way someone is paying you this kind of profit daily. Here are some facts about Forex and investments in general.
It is not possible to make more than 5% profit every day for a long time (eg. for 1 year). Every one who tells you about these high profits is simply lying. Of course you can choose to get 1 to 2.5 % daily with a real Company which has experienced traders who have been working for several years in the past. We know that the main key to stable profit is regular trading without taking big risks.
One important thing you need to know: we will send you our trading results if you want to figure out more about our strategy and you will be able to check ALL trading orders and ask me about ANY order. I will provide you with full details WHY we sell or buy at certain points. Trading results are available for our big investors every month. Try asking trading history from some "investment" website with a 20% daily for 6 days or 200% after 5 days and they will never send you any trading results because any trader knows: it is not possible to make this kind of profit without taking major risks. Yes, you can make $100.000 in 1 day, but you MUST have that $100.000 first and you can loose it in 1 day as well! We did not come here to play games. Our maximum daily profit around 3% only but this is real profit from real trading.
For big investments we are using the compounding strategy: you can read this information in your member area: Our trading strategy is based on monthly trading – this means we can get +4% on the first day, +2% on the second day and 1% on the third day. And even if we will make 4% every three days when we are trading, monthly profits will come up to 65 (74.8% last month) in total.
4. It is written on your site that Acmos Trade Investment LLC is a registered company. Can you provide us with some proof of your registration?
We will send document copies to potential or existing members upon request.
5. Please tell us about the phone support that AcmosTrade provides. Can anyone call you during working hours and really ask some questions? Do some of the investors use your feature "Request a call back"?
Yes you can call us from 8 AM to 8 PM Cyprus time (GMT +2) and you can use the Request a call back option too. Many members have already checked this. Please note: our support phone is only for important questions. We can not talk for 30-60 min. with every person. If you have any questions you can check our news or FAQ. Our online chat is online and will be happy to help you too.
6. Can your potential investors visit your office in Nicosia to make sure that your AcmosTrade really exist? How can your physical address be verified?
Any legal registered company needs their own address. Our company was registered in Cyprus because of tax issue and it is good for US and EU traders working in our team. You can call our office. If you intend to visit us please contact our support first. Our trading teams and other stuff is more "mobile": you need to know we trade 24/5 a week and some traders need to sleep too. Our trading teams are working in USA and Europe.
7. Why are the plans so different and why is the minimum for the Standard plan $10,000 already? Do you really think that the online investors will risk with such big amounts of money?
It's because $10,000 is really standard for any forex activity. We don't need 1000 members with $10 deposits. This only puts additional work on us and on our support's backs. Every online investor must think about a Company or a project where he intends to invest his money.
Some facts: We are a registered company with employees who are working on forex for at least 2 years. I don't know for sure, but our technical department told me that we have a secure line (SSL) and protection against attacks. I am not really into internet technologies that much but I guess some of you investors get the drift.
And again: we can prove our trading activity. (Some our investors check our trading results and ask us some questions about trading orders and they are all with us already). Our results and ROI was calculated based on several years of trading.
8. Will you only be accepting e-gold, e-bullion and LibertyReserve in the near future or do you plan to add other payment processors? In what cases can your member use bank wire transfer to deposit or withdraw his/her money?
In 2007 we were accepting bank wire from all of our investors but after 2 members transferred stolen funds to our account we got some problems with our bank. After this issue was resolved we do not accept bank wire transfers because we don't want to risk having problems with our bank again. Our members are using e-bullion at this time and this is a very good and fast system. You can fund your account via bank wire with a 0% fee and you can withdraw your profit to any bank of your choice: US bank, EU bank, SWISS bank. We will think about additional payment processors but e-bullion is working very well with big amounts (transfer fee 0%).
9. Many investors are especially concerned about the security of the site they are going to deposit to. Can you confirm that AcmosTrade is fully protected from hackers and DDOS-attacks?
As I have mentioned before, our technicians told me that we have protection from attacks and I would not worry about hackers since our website was coded by real professionals who know their way around the code. So to clarify: yes, AcmosTrade is fully protected.
P.S. Our database backups are made several times a day and even if our site would crash for a day or two this would not really affect your or our profit since our traders would still be trading and you would still be getting your profit on a daily basis.
10. How long do you plan to stay online and what are your plans for the near future? Will new investment plans or features be added soon?
We plan to work until we get our planned trading capital and after that our services will be closed to the public and our Company is going to work only with private investors again. Only members who joined us earlier will be able to work with us. As I already said: we do not need 100.000 members. Our main goal is making our trading capital grow since it will help us trade more stably achieving good profit for us and for our investors.
11. What differentiates your program from similar ones and what would you tell to your potential investors to encourage them to try AcmosTrade?
I think you can see the difference after reading the information in this interview. Our team has invested thousands of hours of work into this Company and we got this far in just a couple of years. We know that all investors need stability and profit without any risk and our company will do our best to continue achieving that. Stable trading is the main key for our success. If you want to be a part of AcmosTrade you are welcome".
I would like to thank Jack for the interview he agreed to give for my blog and wish him and his company every success. In my opinion transparency is the key to member's confidence in any program and AcmosTrade can be considered a program that can be trusted.
Stay tuned as the next big interview with the admin of OG Fund is on the way and will be published this week. To be always the first to know don't forget to subscribe to my RSS-feed or by email if it's more convenient to you. Thank you all for your support and suggestions I'm getting every day on my email and feel free to ask me any question you like. I'll get back to you within 24 hrs. See you tomorrow, guys!
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7 comments:
- Artis-Anne said...
Now your complaining about your harsh sunlight for taking photos and I am complaining about no sun :) Guess the grass is always greener ;)Such lovely knitting going on here and I love those leaf socks(believe me its still cold enough here for DK socks !!)
Isn't that Colinette's yarn Jitterbug in shade Tapis? The mill is not too far from where we live ; now thats a colourful place to visit :)
- March 31, 2009 at 1:32 AM
- Dave said...
Gorgeous stuff all around!
- March 31, 2009 at 5:10 AM
- Aline said...
Love those stitches! Here again, I will wish some weather balance for you and everyone!
- March 31, 2009 at 8:34 AM
- Deborah (aka Mt. Mom) said...
I can see the Osiris-ness of that central pattern -- acutally, my first thought was of a Grecian lyre. . . maybe Orpheus?
- April 1, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Wow that is a cool looking scarf Aunt Jean
- April 2, 2009 at 2:56 PM
- pat said...
The cables on your scarf are GORGEOUS!
- April 2, 2009 at 4:40 PM
- smariek said...
You take such pretty pics when you're out and about. The Jitterbug colorway is gorgeous, I can't wait to see it knit up after you finish the Leaf Socks. I just ordered some KP Essential (kettle dyed) to try out. I seem to be collecting sock yarn faster than I can knit socks. I think I can do 1 pair of socks per month (if I knit nothing else) and I think I've got 5 years worth of sock yarn.
Glad you are enjoying the Osiris Scarf. It seems to be one of my less popular designs, probably because I made a bad yarn choice, Elann Baby Cashmere didn't have enough "body" to show off the cable stitches. Out of all the cable scarves, it was one that took me a longer time to put together.
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At the beginning of May, we listed ten items to find in our treasure hunt and challenged people to find them and have your photo taken with it...
Here are our pictures!
Here are our pictures!
6. a button dropped on the sidewalk
(this photo doesn't really count because we took the picture after we got home..... we should've taken the picture when we FOUND the button!!!)
10. a skull (with or without crossbones!)
If you've managed to find any of these, put all your photos on your blog or facebook page by the last day of May (but we might extend the deadline!!) and we'll have goody-bag prizes that may include a bookcrossing book and maybe some hot chocolate, tea, bookmarks, cards .... and perhaps some surprise goodies too..... for the best photographs!
Don't forget to tell me where you've posted your photos!
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quote:I could have sworn I heard a Dickey Betts song that he wrote for Jerry Garcia. Tune sounded like blue sky a little bit. I searched for this song but came up with nothing. Anybody heard this song before?
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quote:Jerry Garcia was a good ol' friend / guitar picker and a next of kin / He was a guy you could depend on having a good ol' time


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The way a human foot distributes the body weight during walking depends primary on an individual's feet type. Normal arched feet, the most common feet type, distributes the weight evenly ensuring the heel, mid region, and the forefeet all carry a fair share of weight while walking and running. However, high arched feet rest the entire body weight on the heel and the forefeet. This happens because the mid region of these feet has a high inward arch.
- Weighs 8.3 oz
- Breathable mesh upper with supportive synthetic overlays
- Anatomical precise-return footbed
- Lightweight molded eva outsole features a full length rezorb platform; external pod network between midsole and outsole, and full length internal insert
- Eight-piece radiused skeletal rubber works simultaneously with the re-zorb midsole and cobblestone engineering
There are several shoes that are specifically designed for people with high arched feet that conform to the inward bend helping the feet distribute the weight more evenly preventing unnecessary strains and injuries. If you are wondering which shoes will fit you the best, checkout our list of best walking shoes for high arch feet.
New Balance WW1765 Fitness Walking Shoe For Women
This stability shoe from New Balance is specially manufactured to prevent overpronation and comes with a single piece FantomFit Upper. This new technology from New Balance helps the shoe deliver superior support without compromising on its flexibility. The WW1765 is one of the company's newest offerings and comes with synthetic mesh upper which makes it both breathable and comfortable. The shoe also comes with specially placed rigid zones on its insole otherwise known as medial posts that perfectly supports the high arched feet structure. Featuring the proprietary Abzorb technology, the shoe provides excellent mid-foot shock absorption securing your feet for hours of joyful walking.
Easy Spirit Exploremap Walking Shoe
Easy Spirit Women's Exploremap Walking ShoeComing in next on our list is the very comfortable Exploremap from Easy Spirit. It has a durable leather and synthetic construction which helps it withstand years of rigorous walking. However, what makes it perfect for high arched foot type is its specially designed gel cushioned mid-sole. This gel mid-sole perfectly conforms to the high arch providing superior cushioning and support. The shoe also comes with a one-piece Elon out-sole which prolongs it durability and helps it resist regular ware and tear. Overall, the shoe carefully combines classic styling and new-age comfort technologies and is perfectly made for the regular adventures of life.
Skechers Go Walk Baby Walking Shoe
Skechers Women's Go Walk Baby Walking ShoeFeaturing a simple yet modern styling, the Go Walk Baby is one of those rare shoes that provide amazing stability even after being light as a feather. Skechers Go Walk Baby utilizes a lot of proprietary technologies and is perfect for people with high arched feet type. It has a super lightweight leather and synthetic construction that allows hours of walking without any strain or discomfort. The shoe also employs Goimpulse sensors that independently sense the walking surface to offer a much responsive walking experience. The trademarked Resalyte technology provides excellent midsole cushioning keeping your feet safe even when you are walking on unpredictable surfaces.
Reebok Skyscape Runaround Walking Shoe For Women
Reebok Women's Skyscape Runaround Walking ShoeThe Reebok Skyscape Runaround has a deceivingly simple styling. It has a traditional lace up design and is perfect for people who are looking for a bit of subtlety. However, underneath the simplistic design, the shoe does pack in some really unique features. For starters the shoe is made from materials that attempt to replicate the stuff that goes into making high-end lingerie. Reebok claims this makes the shoes much more comfortable for everyday walks. Much like the ones used in bras, the shoe has foam padded upper and padded foot bed that adds to the comfortable walking experience. The shoe also comes with the Reebok's Skyspring technology that provides excellent midsole cushioning for high arched feet.
ASICS Gel-Foundation Walking Shoe For Women
ASICS Women's Gel-Foundation Walking ShoeThis ASICS walking shoe is the perfect walking shoe and successfully checks all the right boxes. It's comfortable, it's durable, it has great classic styling, and most importantly it provides extra stability for high arched foot type. The Gel-Foundation technology and the trademarked dual density SpEva midsole carefully cushions the feet and provides bouncy yet secure ride. The shoe also has the trademarked PHF technology which is basically means it comes with 2 layers of memory foam at the heel sections and conforms to the unique shape of your feet. When it comes to selecting a shoe for a high arched feet type, the ASICS Gel-Foundations is surely among the top contenders.
RYKA Women's Sky Walking Shoe
RYKA Women's Sky Walking ShoeIf you are looking for a great affordable shoes for everyday usage, then this shoe makes a strong case. The RYKA Sky Walking shoe has a traditional mesh and leather construction which helps your feet breathe and remain comfortable for hours of walking. These shoes come with a special memory foam insole that basically takes the shape of any feet type including high arch feet. It features a sturdy yet flexible outsole that provides a comfortable ride on a range of different walking surfaces. Adding to the support and comfort, the shoe comes with a TPU mid foot shank giving you more confidence with each stride.
New Balance WW895 Walking Shoe
New Balance Women's WW895 Walking ShoeThe New Balance WW895 is probably the best looking shoe on our list. However, that's not all. The shoe employs some of the latest footwear technologies that helps it match its stunning appearance. The shoe features a highly breathable upper material that keeps your feel cool even in hot summer days. The shoe also features the proprietary REVlite cushioning technology that provides the cushioning comfort of a much heavier foam. Thanks to this technology the shoe is able to provide the cushioning comfort of a much heavier shoe without actually being heavy. Like the one mentioned earlier on our list this New Balance shoe also features the proven Abzorb technology that's known to provide great support and a comfortable ride
ASICS GEL-Tech Walker Neo 2 Walking Shoe
ASICS Women's GEL-Tech Walker Neo 2 Walking ShoeThe Gel-Tech Neo Walker 2 features whole range footwear technologies which successfully works together to provide an unparalleled walking experience. When it comes to new technology the Neo 2 has a lot up its sleeve. It features the trademarked PHF technology that employs 2 layers of memory foam to support and comfort any heel shape. It also comes with the latest IGS or Impact Guidance System that improves the feet's natural gait, keeping it safe from injuries and strains. Making it great for high arched foot types, the shoe comes with the Solyte midsole which is lighter than standard ASIC midsoles and provides a greater support and cushioning.
Shopping for the best high arch walking shoes
As we have already established, well designed shoes for people with high arches can not only make it pleasanter to walk and jog around but they also help prevent niggling injuries. But there are two big questions which still need answering: how do you shop for the best shoes for high arched feet? and How do you make the most of these shoes and prevent further injuries?
These are the essential tips to follow if you want to find the most fitting walking shoes for your high arch feet
- Begin by checking the shoes in your closet. These will give you a good idea about your feet's profile. Look at the characteristic of the shoes which fit your feet best and the ones which give you the most trouble. The best shoes for high arch feet will appear more or less like the ones in the former category.
- Stay away from shoes with high heels. The higher the heel, the more likely it will be to increase the pressure on the wrong areas of your underfoot.
- The sole of the shoe will provide you with a good clue as to how fitting the shoe itself will be. The best with a curved last (that is one with a much narrower midsole area) is likely to offer you the best protection.
- If you have been finding it hard to find a shoe that fits and does not cause injury, visit a podiatrist for recommendations. It may be necessary to visit an orthopedic footwear specialist if your high arch problem is too acute.
- When buying shoes, always make sure you are wearing the type of hosiery you intend to wear most days. The type of socks worn has a very significant impact on the fit and comfort-ability of a shoe.
- How to protect your high arch feet and prevent injuries
- If you have the rather unenviable combination of having feet with high arches and a job which forces you to spend most of the day on your feet, you stand a high risk of developing injuries and suffering intermittent pain in your joints.
But if you take special measures to prevent such injuries and protect your high arch feet, there is no reason why you should not lead a normal life. You will find the following tips very handy in this regard:
- Learn to exercise your ankle and foot joints to increase range of motion and relax tensed muscles
- Watch your body weight to help improve the stress placed on your heels and the balls of your feet
- Your podiatrist may recommend an orthotic device which provide needed support for stressed joints as well as the adjacent soft tissue. Some of the most commonly used and helpful foot orthotics are known as foot orthoses,
- some semi flexible and semi rigid orthotics often custom made to fit the curve of the wearer's foot arch and meant to help prevent the foot from supinating under stress of walking or running.
- Always wear your walking shoes with the laces and other fasteners done properly. Do not tighten the laces too much not leave them too loose. A shoe that has been tied to just the right amount of tension will feel comfortable
- all day and will help distribute stress caused by weight evenly across your sole.
- Always wear shoes which are clean and dry. If, by some accident or something similar, your shoes get wet during the course of work, remove them as soon as possible. Always keep an extra pair of shoes in your locker for just such an eventuality.
You can see summary of content here
- 1 Skechers Go Walk Baby Walking Shoe
- 2 Reebok Skyscape Runaround Walking Shoe For Women
- 3 ASICS Gel-Foundation Walking Shoe For Women
- 4 RYKA Women's Sky Walking Shoe
- 5 New Balance WW895 Walking Shoe
- 6 ASICS GEL-Tech Walker Neo 2 Walking Shoe
- 7 Shopping for the best high arch walking shoes


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Sketches In Spain
Omnivore Recordings is proud to present 19 tracks from two releases on Sketches In Spain, a look and listen into Wynn's expansive and essential catalog, finally reaching a worldwide audience.
From originals to covers of Three Dog Night's 'Never Been To Spain' and Los Bravos' 'Black Is Black,' these recordings are the perfect evolution and compliment to the Dream Syndicate's work on their classic albums, including Omnivore's critically acclaimed reissue of The Day Before Wine And Roses.
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- 1. I'm Not Listening
- 2. Quarantine
- 3. Super 8
- 4. Free Love
- 5. My Cross To Bear
- 6. Kickstart My Jackknife
- 7. The Hollywood Sign
- 8. Smack Dab
- 9. Never Been To Spain
- 10. Lavender Foam
- 11. Suddenly
- 12. The King Of Riverside Park
- 13. The Last One Standing
- 14. Underneath The Radar
- 15. On The Town
- 17. Black Is Black
- 18. Claro Que Si
- 19. Sometime Before I Die
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Here is the most recent blog from our colleagues at VirtualVet in Ireland. This month they consider the #Februdairy twitter campaign, designed as a response in response to veganuary the campaign has proved controversial but has also lead to many interesting discussions.
#Februdairy is well underway and the discussions on Twitter, BBC, and other media are active and for the most part informative. Here we reflect on the ever-growing industry serving animal health and welfare which farmers are now demanding. The way farmers approach their business is changing, with increasing numbers adopting the idea that 'prevention is better than cure' and ensuring that the highest standards of animal health and welfare are upheld.
For over forty years the European Union has researched, developed and implemented animal welfare standards for members states. These standards have also been adopted by countries wishing to export to the EU market and their spread is continuing. Ensuring that the appropriate diagnostic tools are used and developed is a vital part of this.
It is well known that prevention, or at least early detection of animal health issues, can increase the chance of successful treatment. Not only does this have a positive impact on the animals welfare, but also reduces the overall cost of farm healthcare. It is no longer merely the law or fashion which dictates animal welfare; it is sound business sense to monitor the animals carefully and frequently to ensure timely treatment.
The eCow vet pack is an ideal way to introduce non-invasive, safe rumen pH and temperature monitoring in to your herd health management plan. The eCow bolus technology is both the safest and most accurate way to analyse gastrointestinal and feed performance, detecting issues before they impact on production or health. The use of our bolus to monitor rumen fluid can negate the use of Rumenocentisis, a procedure which is as inaccurate as it is dangerous.
At both Virtualvet and eCow, we support the dairy industry every day; #Februdairy allows us to see and meet all the other committed cow fans in the UK and elsewhere.


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|L-R Kim, Me, Faye, Georgie, Becca, Leanne, Megan, Emma, Hannah, Brogan, Laura, Wendy, Tamsin, Robyn and Rosie (photo taken by JK)
Yesterday I was invited to go to my first ever bloggers meet up with the Bournemouth bloggers! I was invited by the lovely Hannah who blogs at baileycakes and she organised a fantastic day for us!
We all met up at 12.30 at Yates bar in Bournemouth town centre and did an ice breaker session as some of us (including me) had never been to a meet up before. We had one minute to speak to someone we had never spoken to before and find out three facts about them. I had the lovely Emma who blogs at the Stylebox blog and she had me, then once our minute was up we went around the group at told everyone else the facts that we had learnt. It was a really clever way of getting to know everyone and it really put me at ease.
Then we ordered some food and drink and prepared ourselves for the quiz Hannah had made for us all! The quiz had three different sections, general knowledge, celebrity picture round and questions about blogging. We were put into teams and then answered the questions, unfortunately I'm pretty useless when it comes to quizzes but my team mates, Megan and Georgie were thankfully really good! Unfortunately we didn't win but there was a tie breaker question between our team and two others at the end and Georgie gave the closest answer so we came second! We were each given a prize and I got a John Frieda hair set with a full sized shampoo and conditioner and a hair dye which is exactly the colour I use!
The rugby was then being blasted over the TV screens in Yates so we decided it was time for a spot of shopping! Before we left Hannah kindly gave us all a goodie bag which contained some lovely products! Some of which were made by the ladies themselves!
Here is what was in my goodie bag!
|A beautiful photo frame from NEXT
|More John Frieda goodies
|This gorgeous bow made by Georgie's company Beau XOXO
|A lovely candle which is now sitting in my lounge
|LUSH Lipgloss - I'd been lusting after this for ages!
|Fat Face bracelet which is lovely!
|Amazing amethyst necklace made by The Bohemian Collective
|Lucky me! More goodies from The Bohemian Collective!
|Lots of sweeties!
We broke off into groups and I wandered the shops with the lovely Robyn who blogs at Robsarella. It was so strange meeting her 'for real' after following her blog! Robyn bought a really cute Minnie Mouse onesie from Primark which I secretly wish I had got now too lol!
I picked up these nail wraps in Primark as I've used them before and love them and I did buy a top as well but put it in the wash before taking a photo of it - oops!
I also picked up these two new colours of Barry M Gelly Nail polish from Boots (I can't wait to try them, especially the Lychee one!)
At 4pm we all met back up at Debenhams and headed to the Benefit counter where the lovely sales assistant Sophie tried Fine One One on all of us. She also told us about some new exciting products which will be coming out in the next month including this eye palette which is one of three new palettes for different looks. I can't wait to try it!
Sorry that this post is so photo heavy but there was so much we had to fit into one day!
I had a really good time and hopefully I'll be able to meet up with all the girls and JK again!
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Two levels with spectacular ocean views. Upper level featuring a fully equipped kitchen and Living/Dining room, Full bathroom, Balcony . Lower level featuring three bedrooms with their private bathrooms: One King bed, One Queen and Two Double beds. Washer & Dryer.Three bedrooms and three bathrooms, each bedroom with its own full bathroom, full bathroom in upper level. Unit with amazing terrace to enjoy the ocean view. Fully equipped kitchen with all utensil needed for your meals and more.
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Brief Synopsis: "This year, over 5 million American kids will be bullied at school, online, on the bus, at home, through their cell phones and on the streets of their towns, making it the most common form of violence young people in this country experience. The Bully Project is the first feature documentary film to show how we've all been affected by bullying, whether we've been victims, perpetrators or stood silent witness. The world we inhabit as adults begins on the playground. The Bully Project opens on the first day of school. For the more than 5 million kids who'll be bullied this year in the United States, it's a day filled with more anxiety and foreboding than excitement. As the sun rises and school busses across the country overflow with backpacks, brass instruments and the rambunctious sounds of raging hormones, this is a ride into the unknown."
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~!~ Moment Of Inspiration ~!~
…This experience has a lesson for us. The mighty God of Israel is our God. In Him we may trust, and if we obey His requirements He will work for us in as signal a manner as He did for His ancient people. Everyone who seeks to follow the path of duty will at times be assailed by doubt and unbelief. The way will sometimes be so barred by obstacles, apparently insurmountable, as to dishearten those who will yield to discouragement; but God is saying to such, Go forward. Do your duty at any cost. The difficulties that seem so formidable, that fill your soul with dread, will vanish as you move forward in the path of obedience, humbly trusting in God." EGW (PP 437)
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Yes! "In Him we may trust, and if we obey His requirements..." What are His requirements? May the Holy Spirit help you to understand all truth.
The Jews refused to accept Christ as the Messiah, and they cannot see that their ceremonies are meaningless, that the sacrifices and offerings have lost their significance. The veil drawn by themselves in stubborn unbelief is still before their minds. It would be removed if they would accept Christ, the righteousness of the law. {RH, April 22, 1902 par. 14}
Many in the Christian world also have a veil before their eyes and heart. They do not see to the end of that which was done away. They do not see that it was only the ceremonial law which was abrogated at the death of Christ. They claim that the moral law was nailed to the cross. Heavy is the veil that darkens their understanding. The hearts of many are at war with God. They are not subject to his law. Only as they shall come into harmony with the rule of his government, can Christ be of any avail to them. They may talk of Christ as their Saviour; but he will finally say to them, I know you not. You have not exercised genuine repentance toward God for the transgression of his holy law, and you cannot have genuine faith in me, for it was my mission to exalt God's law. {RH, April 22, 1902 par. 15}
Paul did not represent either the moral or the ceremonial law as ministers in our day venture to do. Some cherish such antipathy to the law of God that they will go out of the way to denounce and stigmatize it. Thus they despise and pour contempt on the majesty and glory of God. {RH, April 22, 1902 par. 16}
The moral law was never a type or a shadow. It existed before man's creation, and will endure as long as God's throne remains. God could not change nor alter one precept of his law in order to save man; for the law is the foundation of his government. It is unchangeable, unalterable, infinite, and eternal. In order for man to be saved, and for the honor of the law to be maintained, it was necessary for the Son of God to offer himself as a sacrifice for sin. He who knew no sin became sin for us. He died for us on Calvary. His death shows the wonderful love of God for man, and the immutability of his law. {RH, April 22, 1902 par. 17}
In consequence of continual transgression, the moral law was repeated in awful grandeur from Sinai. Christ gave to Moses religious precepts which were to govern the everyday life. These statutes were explicitly given to guard the ten commandments. They were not shadowy types to pass away with the death of Christ. They were to be binding upon man in every age as long as time should last. These commands were enforced by the power of the moral law, and they clearly and definitely explained that law. {RH, May 6, 1875 par. 10}
Mal 4:4 Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, the statutes and judgments.
Mal 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:
Lev 23:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Lev 23:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts.
Lev 23:3 Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.
Lev 23:4 These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons.
Lev 23:5 In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the LORD'S passover.
Lev 23:6 And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of unleavened bread unto the LORD: seven days ye must eat unleavened bread.
It seems to me that the Christian era has been a repeat of the history of Israel. The time of the judges compared to the early church where there was no one central leader. Then the rise of the papacy and the split in the church into Catholic and Orthodox would line up with the time of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Even the great reformers could be compared to prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
By the time of the first coming of Christ the Jews were God's people in name only and the true followers were those who understood Him, accepted Him, and His radically different message than what was normally taught. Now at God's direction and leading, Adventists are going everywhere preaching the last of the Bible's missing truths lost in the dark ages. This is creating the conditions whereby the hot and cold of Revelation's seventh letter are being separated. The parable of the wheat and tares "sending forth His angels" in the from of the 3 angels messages of Revelation 14 being preached are changing the Christian world and that effect is spreading out to the rest of the world as well.
Along with all this a counterfeit system of interpreting Revelation is also growing with literal Israel and everyone afraid of the mark of the beast as a credit card or rfid chip. It's all going to happen soon!
Christ has fantastic plans for the remnant team: Habakkuk 1:5 Look among the nations and watch, Be utterly astounded1 For I i will work a work in your days which you would not believe, though it were told youl.....
Zech 8;22.23 Says humdreds will grasp the sleeve of we spiritual Israelistes sayig we are going with you for we have heard you are with Godl...
Zephaniah 3: 20 At that time (now) I will bring you backm .....for I will give you fame and praise among the people of the earth,...
Let us look up for our redemption draws near, His Chariots of Salvation are on the way.
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Studies have been conducted and it shows that the medication enhanced patients' mind and made them more goal-focused at work. Tasks including reading, writing, and performing complex technical analysis became less stressing and the average user's attention span increased. Research discovered that Modafinil could enhance psychological performance in the event of sleep deprivation, but also had a positive influence on regular, healthier grownups who were not rest limited.
Benefits of Modafinil
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I was out and about wandering around Old Town Alexandria when I came across Brian the Folksinger busking with his electric dulcimer. I stopped and chatted with him for a while (he played me 'Waltzing Matilda' on his dulcimer), and as we talked he was gracious enough to not mind me weaving around and taking pictures, trying to get the right light and moment. Thank you for your patience with the crazy photographer, Brian!
Girl in a Museum, Washington D.C.
To escape the stifling heat of an apartment with a broken air conditioner, I headed over to the National Gallery of Art on the weekend. As I was admiring two of Monet's Rouen Cathedral series, a family entered the room, listening to their audio commentary, and the kids immediately pulled out these tiny folding chairs and sat themselves down. This little girl lingered after the rest of the family moved on, and for a brief moment, was alone in the room with the art.
How to be a Photographer
No picture today, sorry – for some reason, my computer is completely refusing to open lightroom today. Instead, I bring you a link to a wonderful letter, written by Magnum photographer Sergio Larrain to his nephew, on how to be a photographer.
Photograph the way you like it. Don't believe in anything but your taste, you are life and it's life that chooses… You are the only criterion. Keep learning. …The conventional world puts a veil over your eyes, it's a matter of taking it off during your time as a photographer.
This letter was written in 1982, but every word is as relevant today as it was then. Seriously, take 5 minutes and read this.
Flamenco (XIV), Spain
Here's another picture from the archives that I could have sworn I'd posted here before, this time from the Flamenco series. While the flamboyant dancers commanded a lot of attention (especially for a photographer!), the guitar players at the back of the stage were equally impressive, albeit in a more subdued fashion.
Stomp, Puffin, Scotland
I don't know about everyone else, but I've had a very long week, so here's a bit of cuteness to welcome the weekend! This is one of my favourite puffin pictures, but going back through the archives it looks like I haven't posted it here before – and if I have, sorry, hope you don't mind seeing it again 🙂


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The library currently is open from noon to 6 p.m. weekdays, 1-4 Saturday. We also are offering curbside pickup during these hours.
The library strives to continue to provide excellent customer service while also maintaining a safe environment for the staff, patrons and community because the novel coronavirus remains a serious concern.
All staff members and all patrons over the age of 10 (who are able) are required to wear masks. Disposable masks are available near the front entrance, along with hand sanitizer.
To help ensure that we can follow social distancing rules within the library, we are limiting the total number of patrons allowed in at any one time to 12. Visit times are limited to a maximum of 1 hour.
The library now offers Storytime-to-Go bundles that include 3 themed books, activity sheets, and a hands-on activity. Please call Miss Amanda at 937.783.3585 or e-mail her at
We provide one bundle per child, per week and can accommodate babies through 13 year olds. Each week your registered child will receive a different theme, and we will prepare a new bundle for pickup each week no need to call after you are registered, just pick up your new bundles.
Please be sure to give us the following information in e-mail or over the phone: full name on the library card to be used, phone number, age of child (or reading level if it differs), and sex of the child.
NOTE: The books will be checked out on the card provided and need to be returned in the bookdrops at your convenience. The activity sheets and hands-on activity are yours to keep!
Parents are encouraged to enroll their children under the age of 5 in the program, which through a partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, will provide all enrolled children in Clinton County a new book in the mail each month.
You are able to enroll online here, or paper enrollment forms are available at the library. The program is free of charge for all families.
The Ohio Governor's Imagination Library plans to be active in all of the state's 88 counties by the end of the year.
The OGIL is made possible in Clinton County by the Blanchester Public Library, Sabina Public Library, Wilmington Public Library, Air Transport Services Group, Inc., and the Clinton County Foundation.
For more information, visit or call the library at (937) 783-3585.
The service is free to use with your library card.
Also, check out Kanopy Kids, which features movies, TV series and story read-alongs for children.
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The site helps you unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more.
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Library patrons also have free access to Newspaper Archive, which features a collection of over 300 million digitized newspaper pages.
As a partner, we will be working to ensure that our community is accurately represented. This count affects the allocation of funding for our community's public resources (e.g., roads, hospitals, schools), how we plan for the future, and our voice in government.
For the first time in history, there will be an online option to respond, which you are able to do at the library. Learn more about the importance of the 2020 census and how to participate at 2020census.gov.


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Kodak Digital and Applied Imaging has picked Power Axle as its
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Joanna Goodwin, Kodak D&AI's European public relations manager, the
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follows a Europe-wide review of public relations by Kodak D&AI in
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One of seven divisions within the Kodak group, Kodak D&AI manufactures
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The New Market Collective is coming around once again, this months is on November 5th in New Market Square from 11-5pm. The market itself is next to Teelings Distillery and is about a 20 minute walk from Grafton Street. I will be taking Christmas orders for my sewn illustrations, custom portraits
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Saraden Designs @ A Fabulous Market – October 7th
A Fabulous Market October 2017 A Fabulous Market is my favourite market to do! So I will be front and center on Saturday October 7th in The George Bar from 12pm, with my Millinery and Sewn Illustration designs. Blackberry – Saraden HAndmade Fabric I will again have my Christmas Collection


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7 Things You Wouldn't Believe People Say To A Woman Who Quits Breastfeeding
When I made the decision to breastfeed, I was pretty good at brushing off mentions of other people's negative experiences. I knew potential complications were a thing, but I wasn't in any way prepared for the nauseating roller coaster ride that would be nursing (for me). It was an awful journey, filled with heartache and disappointment. So, when I couldn't deal with the anxiety and depression anymore, I stopped. As a result of my decision, I heard things you wouldn't believe people say to a woman who quits breastfeeding; things I'd never say to another new mother who made the best choice for her, and her situation.
My choice to stop breastfeeding came after a significant period of time in which I endured a long string of complications. Not only did my milk fail to come in as it's supposed to, but my baby absolutely refused me and the process itself. Not only was I frustrated when things didn't go as expected, I was confused. I did everything necessary to prepare, went in with a "can-do" attitude, and still I failed. The stress of not being able to execute such a "natural" thing caused so much anxiety, my postpartum depression worsened to the point that I emotionally detached from motherhood completely. It was a dark time that escalated slowly enough I didn't notice until it was almost too late. The first thing I did as an attempt to re-center, was stop breastfeeding. It was a painful decision, but my mental and emotional health depended on stopping. So I did.
There's so much judgement surrounding whether or not us moms choose to breastfeed or bottle-feed, whether we use cloth or disposable diapers, and whether or not we choose to stay home or continue on with full-time careers. None of these are easy things we aren't fully thinking through. Ultimately, whatever we decide is what's best for us and our babies. What someone thinks doesn't, and shouldn't, factor into our decision making. With that, here's some unbelievable things people say to women who quit breastfeeding. For the record, I've heard them all and not a single one changed my mind.
"What's Wrong With You?"
There are some incredibly brash people in the world, who don't think about their words before deciding to shout an opinion across the room. They don't always mean to come off this way, I'm sure, but they do.
When I stopped breastfeeding, hearing this question made me wonder two things: Is this person asking what's wrong with me, medically? If so, my postpartum was severe enough that yes I had to stop breastfeeding. If the person with the seemingly necessary question just wanted to inquire about my decision with the kind of tone that suggests I've made a mistake, then no. I'm not going to open up to someone about my decision or struggle, in any way, if they're already coming to the conversation with assumptions and judgment.
"Don't You Care About Your Baby's Health?"
I don't know why some feel it's OK to even hint at this sentiment, but I heard it more than once. Of course I cared about my baby's health, which is why I attempted to breastfeed far longer than I probably should have. It was taking an obvious toll on my mental health and delaying our bonding process entirely, but I kept at it with the desperate hope it'd work itself out. It didn't, though, and once I quit my healthy baby and I were much better off.
"That's A Selfish Choice"
Is it selfish to take care of myself so I can be the best mother to my new baby? If so, then yes — I'm incredibly selfish. I'm selfish for making the choice I needed to make so that I could seek the treatment I deserved. I'm selfish for sticking through the painful, frustrating breastfeeding sessions where nothing was accomplished. I'm selfish for pumping long after I stopped exclusively breastfeeding, then finally going to formula when the time was right. Mostly, I'm selfish for wanting to bond with my baby, because the way for us to connect didn't involve breastfeeding.
"You'll Miss Out On All The Bonding"
False. As I said, I couldn't bond while trying to breastfeed. My baby was too fussy, and I was too anxious and stressed as a result. We missed out on bonding for what turned out to be months. I was so set on nailing down the breastfeeding dream, I lost sight of what motherhood is — making the choices that best benefit my new baby. We found our bond once I went to the bottle.
"Formula Is Bad For Babies"
There's conflicting advice and opinions on whether or not formula is the best option. Most agree breast is best, though when it's not possible or too difficult (as it was for me), there are plenty of formulas that re-create some of the nutrients found in breast milk. Regardless, the most important part of feeding your baby is that you, well, actually feed your baby. So while breastfeeding truly is incredible, fed is best.
When I reluctantly went to formula, I did a lot of research and asked the opinion of the pediatrician and other mothers who used formulas, too. As long as my baby is thriving, does it matter?
"I Had Similar Problems & I Did It"
I know quite a few women who struggled to adequately breastfeed but, despite those difficulties, soldiered on. That's great for them, but making comparisons is unfair. Our circumstances were different.
I wish I'd been able to continue my attempts to breastfeed, because it might have been great. Then again, there's always the chance that it would've always been awful and we'd have been miserable. I can't apologize for all the good that came because of my choice to stop.
"You'll Regret Not Sticking It Out"
Immediately after I decided to pump, then go to formula, some people reminded me how much I'd regret my decision. Helpful.
It's not to say they weren't entirely wrong, though. I mean, of course I wanted to be successful at breastfeeding. I even hired a lactation consultant. Still, I wasn't. It's something I can't go back and change. Now that my kids are older, I think back on that time and know I made the best decisions I could at the time. So while I wish breastfeeding would have worked, I have no qualms about deciding to stop when I did.


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Children's safety at risk t State must move quickly on breach of confidentiality probe
June 18, 2004
The tale Manuelito Good Wind tells of his adopted daughter's young life is alarming.
During her eighth birthday celebration, her biological father raped her and three of her friends in his apartment bedroom. His daughter was even forced to put her hand over her friend's mouth so she would not scream.
Because of his daughter's testimony, the man is now serving a 115-year sentence.
Fearing repercussions from the man's family, the Good Winds removed the girl from South Dakota and provided her with a loving home in Windsor.
We wished the tale ended there, with nothing more to tell except that her new family is helping her heal.
Unfortunately there's more.
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The Good Winds are claiming that because of a breach of confidentiality by staff at the Weld County Department of Social Services, the girl's whereabouts were released. Relatives who previously tried to kidnap her so she would recant her testimony against her father were told where she went to school. Luckily, no contact was made.
But the family's security is shattered.
"Now we're always looking behind us or looking to see if cars are following us," Good Wind said. "We wanted her to have a fresh start and not have to worry about her grandparents finding her."
The Colorado Department of Human Services is investigating the complaint, saying it is treating it seriously.
Based on numerous reader comments this article generated, this isn't the first time the quality of Weld County Social Services has come under question.
The state must conduct its investigation carefully but quickly. The safety of too many children and families is at risk.
And we don't need any more tales of the well-being of children being compromised.
The tax revenue Wal-Mart would generate for Windsor: $1.5 million. The safety of a child: Priceless.
The Windsor Re-4 School District will submit a referral regarding the proposed supercenter location as it does with other new developments. When the district offers its opinion on the impacts of the mega-retailer, the district needs to remember its No. 1 priority: children.
Superintendent Brian Lessman said he and the school board will weigh the pros and cons of the 186,000-square-foot store proposed near Grandview Elementary School.
Lessman points to the tax base and commercial value Wal-Mart as being positive but added traffic could pose a problem.
According to a traffic study, Wal-Mart could generate 4,262 new vehicles per day on the surrounding streets. But 4,262 cars near a school is more than just a problem — it's an accident waiting to happen.
Knowing this, the district shouldn't have any trouble with its decision. Windsor's youth should be the district's priority as it shouldn't be willing to pay the price of a child's safety to reap monetary incentives.
The town should place just as much importance in children's safety.
While referrals are treated as informational items only, according to town officials, more weight should be placed on this one. We're talking about the town's future — its children.
Wal-Mart can always be built somewhere else. There's no reason to jeopardize the life of a child.