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The quick expansion of military technologies, and arms race between the two nations is the mere result of their divergent threat perceptions. Obviously, the competitive security narratives, and their past stories of unending hostility between the two are the root causes of such perceptions.
Among all the major military technologies, Missile technology is the most expensive one. It eats up the lion's share of both the countries' defence budgets.
Moreover, the history depicts that Pakistan has always created the reactions of the actions initiated by India. For example, the nuclear weapons, Pakistan commenced its nuclear programme after India's so-called "Peaceful Nuclear Explosion" in 1974. Similarly, India, first, conducted the nuclear explosion in May 1998. Hence, Pakistan was left with no other option but to react in the same way in order to balance the mismatched power in the region.
Resultantly, it is high time that India realized to stop allocating its resources in unnecessary military technologies. So that, Pakistan doesn't need to react to balance the disturbed power.
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Re: Liquidation Prices - Pallets of High End ClothingLUCKIEST Apr 28, 2009 6:33 AM (in response to TaxCredits09)Pallets of High End Clothing
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Re: Liquidation Prices - Pallets of High End ClothingTaxCredits09 Apr 28, 2009 11:58 AM (in response to LUCKIEST)I am located in Atlanta, Georgia
Re: Liquidation Prices - Pallets of High End ClothingRinter Jan 4, 2010 2:33 PM (in response to TaxCredits09)Your site doesn't work feel free to cntact me I am always looking, let me know what you have pallets must be good item and inspection must be possible.
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Re: Liquidation Prices - Pallets of High End ClothingFashionGal Apr 28, 2009 9:33 AM (in response to TaxCredits09)
How about selling to companies like TJMaxx, Ross, etc.? Of course, I can't say how to get your foot in the door. However companies like this specialize in how end/discounted goods. Alternatively, you can sell them at fashion/garmet districts too - so in downtown LA and NY for example..there are many retailers and wholesalers that would probably be interested in talking to you. Or there maybe consignment stores as well that specialize in high-end/gently used clothing.
Re: Liquidation Prices - Pallets of High End ClothingTheSoloGuide Jan 8, 2010 12:44 PM (in response to TaxCredits09)
I don't know if all of your clothing fit into this category, but I recommend that you check out a company called HauteLook. Here's a link to their site:
They set up events to sell designer clothes and may be interested in helping you move your inventory.
I hope this helps.
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"Hash?" "Marijuana?" – you can actually hear these words whispered to you at least 10 times per day in Lisbon, especially when walking down its main streets.
However, in case you are talking to someone, minding your own business and not paying attention to the "whisperer", you might even get a very loud "Spaaace caaake!!!" – shouted to you by someone who looks as if recently returned from space. 🙂
Other things which I found very amusing were those related to public transportation, which is always surprising, meaning you might wait for the bus in the right place to go to your desired location and the bus stops in a totally different place. Of course, everybody seems to know about this, except for the turists.
Or you may find yourself in the station, waiting for the bus, the bus comes and stops, but then the driver just disappears. And so you find yourself in the middle of the day, at 40 degrees on average, looking at an empty bus, your bus! If you stay long enough to see what happens, you`ll see that a stranger gets in the bus (as the middle doors were left open), starts the bus and there you have a new driver.
Shifts seem to happen all the time in Lisbon (or maybe we stayed too long), especially in supermarkets and in the public transportation network. In conclusion, when the person who is supposed to help you (to get from A to B or to get your groceries) simply disappears, don`t panic and don`t despair, another one will come (luckily soon enough) and life will go on.
What I also found very funny was how grumpy many of the Portuguese people can be. If they happen to come from the opposite direction and you don`t pay enough attention, they`ll just walk over you. If you hear "sorry", then it`s a tourist! 🙂
Also, the ride with the old trams: they seem to dismantle every second (imagine they are considered "national monuments", so they really are old), yet they run at very high speed.
The ride with the elevadors (looking like an old trams, also "national monuments", but used for very steep routes only) is no less thrilling although they go very slowly. Imagine 50 people in one little tram, at least 100 years old (the tram!), climbing a hill. You are waiting for the machine to stop totally and go the other way, as the gravity would suggest.
There is so much chaos in Lisbon`s way of life, but this is what makes this city so full of energy and so alive! All these and, of course, the sun! Which shines the entire day, no interruptions. We saw two clouds one day and we thought that might be considered bad weather in Lisbon. 🙂
Here they are, the photos from the last part of the holiday, including:
– the arrival of Autumn in the city of never-ending Summer (at least that`s how I perceived it)
– cookies, trams, tiles, people and ice-cream
– more nights in Bairro Alto (with the same lively atmosphere as described in my previous post)
– more miraduros (beautiful views of the city as seen from above)
– Sintra palace (nice architecture, but too many tourists!)
– Cabo da Roca (most impressive part of the holiday: it is a great feeling to find yourself in one of the places where the world seems to end – and it does, if you think Europe`s the world!)
– Guincho beach (a place where pretty girls go to meet hot surfer dudes, but still a nice beach at the Atlantic, with rocky cliffs and almost no hotels and terraces – I only saw one, near the road, far from the beach)
– Principe Real (a neighborhood in Lisbon we wanted to see because we heard it`s cool: full of interesting shops, preferred by gay people as residential area etc. – and it proved to be quite nice)
– Oriente station & area (the modern part of the city, the place where I took my first photo in Lisbon 7 years ago and that I wanted to see again)
Of couse I didn`t quite respect the order, but hey, that`s the Portuguese spirit, get used to it and just enjoy!


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Nightmares are broadly defined as frightening dreams that result in some degree of awakening from sleep.
Nightmares themselves contribute to disrupted sleep not only by waking the sleeper but also because they can lead to fear of falling asleep and returning to a disturbing dream. According to research, nightmares may contribute to insomnia, daytime fatigue, depression, and anxiety.
Night terrors are very intense episodes of fright during dreams. These frightening episodes are often accompanied by screaming or yelling, as well as by physical movement such as leaping out of bed or flailing in panic.
Research suggests that sleep terrors occur during non-REM sleep dreaming, while nightmares tend to happen during REM sleep.
Studies have found that lucid dreamers displayed significantly higher brain wave frequencies than non-lucid dreamers, as well as increased activity in parts of the frontal lobe.
Dreaming of these events—and the timing by which memories appear in dreams—may actually be an important part of the memory consolidation process.
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People are compelled to talk about dreams. It is a natural impulse because dreams are emotional, affect moods, feel profound.
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Keep a dream journal. Get into a habit, set things up the night before to reinforce your goal.
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I finished him. It turns out he is a pirate. I think it is the boots.
He is a patriotic pirate. He has Ben Franklin on his back and George Washington on his arm.
I used a blue variegated floss for his eyes so they are slightly different colors.
Isn't this perfect for his hair?
I found this little buckle in my stash. Perfect.
Things don't always go smoothly when I'm putting the dolls together. I cut this tattooed man out last spring and sewed him up at the end of May. Now I stuffed the body and did the face embroidery. I sewed the fingers and then stuffed the arms. I was about to sew the arms on when I realized they not the same size. At all. I put everything aside and went to Vermont.
Today I unstuffed both arms, back to the hands. Then I carefully retraced the pattern onto the bigger arm. There was a bit of fiddling on both, sewing, taking out, resewing. Fixing mistakes often takes much longer than you'd ever expect. And of course I don't have enough fabric to just make new ones.
But, he made it through the reconstructive surgery. He did not end up in the pile of not-sure-how-to-fix problem dolls. Phew!


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Faculty DirectoryRandall Q. Snurr
Chair of Chemical and Biological Engineering
John G. Searle Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering
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Novel materials for membranes and energy storage
Contact2145 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60208-3109
847-467-2977Email Randall Snurr
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA
B.S.E. Chemical Engineering (magna cum laude), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Research Interests
Molecular modeling, adsorption, separations, catalysis, energy and sustainability
Our research focuses on adsorption, diffusion, and catalysis in nanoporous materials. We are interested in novel materials such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), as well as traditional materials such as zeolites that are already widely used in industry. Porous materials with well-controlled structures at the nanoscale can be extremely useful because of their ability to recognize and discriminate between adsorbed molecules. This leads to applications of nanoporous materials in adsorption separations, catalysis, membrane processes, sensing, and energy storage.
Most of the projects in our group are aimed at solving problems related to energy and sustainability. Examples include development of materials to store hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles, development of materials for capturing carbon dioxide from power plant flue gas (carbon capture and sequestration), development of energy-efficient separations, and development of highly selective catalysts for green chemistry processes.
To address these problems, we use powerful molecular modeling techniques. Our goal is to develop a better understanding of surface interactions and dynamics in nanoporous materials and to exploit this molecular-level information to develop new, highly-selective processes in adsorption separations, catalysis, and energy storage. Another goal of our research is to develop new simulation methods that can handle an ever-broader range of time and length scales to address important problems that cannot be simulated with current techniques. We also collaborate closely with experimental research groups.
Selected Publications
- Andrew S. Rosen, Justin M Notestein, Randall Q Snurr, "Structure-Activity Relationships That Identify Metal-Organic Framework Catalysts for Methane Activation", ACS Catalysis, (2019)
- Karson T. Leperi, Yongchul G. Chung, Fengqi You, Randall Q Snurr, "Development of a General Evaluation Metric for Rapid Screening of Adsorbent Materials for Postcombustion CO2 Capture", ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, (2019)
- Matthew L. Mendonca, Randall Q Snurr, "Screening for Improved Nerve Agent Simulants and Insights into Organophosphate Hydrolysis Reactions from DFT and QSAR Modeling", Chemistry - A European Journal, (2019)
- Haoyuan Chen, Zhijie Chen, Lin Zhang, Peng Li, Jian Liu, Louis R. Redfern, Shinya Moribe, Qun Cui, Randall Q Snurr, Omar k Farha, "Toward Design Rules of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Adsorption Cooling", Chemistry of Materials, (2019)
- Benjamin J. Bucior, N. Scott Bobbitt, Timur Islamoglu, Subhadip Goswami, Arun Gopalan, Taner Yildirim, Omar k Farha, Neda Bagheri, Randall Q Snurr, "Energy-based descriptors to rapidly predict hydrogen storage in metal-organic frameworks", Molecular Systems Design and Engineering, (2019)
- Peyman Z. Moghadam, Timur Islamoglu, Subhadip Goswami, Jason Exley, Marcus Fantham, Clemens F. Kaminski, Randall Q Snurr, Omar k Farha, David Fairen-Jimenez, "Computer-aided discovery of a metal-organic framework with superior oxygen uptake", Nature Communications, (2018)
- Hongda Zhang, Randall Q Snurr, "Computational Study of Water Adsorption in the Hydrophobic Metal-Organic Framework ZIF-8", Journal of Physical Chemistry C, (2017)
- Peyman Z. Moghadam, Joshua F. Ivy, Ravi K. Arvapally, Antonio M. Dos Santos, John C. Pearson, Li Zhang, Emmanouil Tylianakis, Pritha Ghosh, Iain W.H. Oswald, Ushasree Kaipa, Xiaoping Wang, Angela K. Wilson, Randall Q. Snurr, Mohammad A. Omary, "Adsorption and molecular siting of CO2, water, and other gases in the superhydrophobic, flexible pores of FMOF-1 from experiment and simulation", Chemical Science, (2017)
- Yongchul G. Chung, Peng Bai, Maciej Haranczyk, Karson T. Leperi, Peng Li, Hongda Zhang, Timothy C. Wang, Tim Duerinck, Fengqi You, Joseph T. Hupp, Omar K. Farha, J. Ilja Siepmann, Randall Q. Snurr, "Computational Screening of Nanoporous Materials for Hexane and Heptane Isomer Separation", Chemistry of Materials, (2017)
- Pravas Deria, Diego A. Gmez-Gualdrn, Idan Hod, Randall Q. Snurr, Joseph T. Hupp, Omar K. Farha, "Framework-Topology-Dependent Catalytic Activity of Zirconium-Based (Porphinato)zinc(II) MOFs", Journal of the American Chemical Society, (2016)
- RB Getman;JH Miller;K Wang;RQ Snurr, "Metal Alkoxide Functionalization in Metal-Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Ambient-Temperature Hydrogen Storage", Journal of Physical Chemistry C, (2011)
- CY Lee;YS Bae;NC Jeong;OK Farha;AA Sarjeant;CL Stern;P Nickias;RQ Snurr;JT Hupp;ST Nguyen, "Kinetic Separation of Propene and Propane in Metal-Organic Frameworks: Controlling Diffusion Rates in Plate-Shaped Crystals via Tuning of Pore Apertures and Crystallite Aspect Ratios", Journal of the American Chemical Society, (2011)
- OK Farha;AO Yazaydin;I Eryazici;CD Malliakas;BG Hauser;MG Kanatzidis;ST Nguyen;RQ Snurr;JT Hupp, "De novo synthesis of a metal-organic framework material featuring ultrahigh surface area and gas storage capacities", Nature Chemistry, (2010)
- YS BAE;AM SPOKOYNY;OK FARHA;RQ SNURR;JT HUPP;CA MIRKIN, "Separation of gas mixtures using Co(II) carborane-based porous coordination polymers", Chemical Communications, (2010)
- ... BG Hauser, MG Kanatzidis, SBT Nguyen, RQ Snurr ..., "De novo synthesis of a metal?organic framework material featuring ultrahigh surface area and gas storage capacities", Nature Chemistry, (2010)
- XY Bao;LJ Broadbelt;RQ Snurr, "Elucidation of consistent enantioselectivity for a homologous series of chiral compounds in homochiral metal-organic frameworks", Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, (2010)
- H Furukawa;N Ko;YB Go;N Aratani;SB Choi;E Choi;AO Yazaydin;RQ Snurr;M O'Keeffe;J Kim;OM Yaghi, "Ultrahigh Porosity in Metal-Organic Frameworks", Science, (2010)
- T DUREN;YS BAE;RQ SNURR, "Using molecular simulation to characterise metal-organic frameworks for adsorption applications", Chemical Society Reviews, (2009)
- YS BAE;D DUBBELDAM;A NELSON;KS WALTON;JT HUPP;RQ SNURR, "Strategies for Characterization of Large-Pore Metal-Organic Frameworks by Combined Experimental and Computational Methods", Chemistry of Materials, (2009)
- CY SUNG;LJ BROADBELT;RQ SNURR, "QM/MM Study of the Effect of Local Environment on Dissociative Adsorption in BaY Zeolites", Journal of Physical Chemistry C, (2009)
- AO YAZAYDIN;RQ SNURR;TH PARK;K KOH;J LIU;MD LEVAN;AI BENIN;P JAKUBCZAK;M LANUZA;DB GALLOWAY;JJ LOW;RR WILLIS, "Screening of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Carbon Dioxide Capture from Flue Gas Using a Combined Experimental and Modeling Approach", Journal of the American Chemical Society, (2009)
- R SNURR, "Putting the squeeze on hydrogen", NATURE CHEMISTRY, (2009)
- Bae, Y. S.; Farha, O. K.; Spokoyny, A. M.; Mirkin, C. A.; Hupp, J. T.; Snurr, R. Q., "Carborane-based metal-organic frameworks as highly selective sorbents for CO2 over methane.", Chemical Communications, (2008)
- Ryan, P.; Broadbelt, L. J.; Snurr, R. Q., "Is catenation beneficial for hydrogen storage in metal-organic frameworks?.", Chemical Communications, (2008)
- Walton, K. S.; Millward, A. R.; Dubbeldam, D.; Frost, H.; Low, J. J.; Yaghi, O. M.; Snurr, R. Q., "Understanding inflections and steps in carbon dioxide adsorption isotherms in metal-organic frameworks.", Journal of the American Chemical Society, (2008)
- Duren, T.; Millange, F.; Ferey, G.; Walton, K. S.; Snurr, R. Q., "Calculating geometric surface areas as a characterization tool for metal-organic frameworks.", Journal of Physical Chemistry C, (2007)
- Frost, H.; Snurr, R. Q., "Design requirements for metal-organic frameworks as hydrogen storage materials.", Journal of Physical Chemistry C, (2007)


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Nicolai Boilesen will make his comeback for Ajax in Sunday's Classic against Feyenoord, coach Frank de Boer announced during Friday's press conference. "Yes, he's playing on Sunday", said Ajax's coach. Boilesen has been out with a knee injury since the end of November.
As usual, the match between Ajax and Feyenoord is awaited with much anticipation. Ajax has come out the winner quite often in the past few years. De Boer was cautious when it came to the Rotterdam team. "They have a good team with several players who can make the difference. They're just doing well. They proved that to us in the away match, during which we weren't able to do very much." Despite that, Ajax had celebrated an early Ricardo van Rhijn goal.
Ajax has been business-like several times this season. Last week's match against FC Groningen (2-0) featured rather unspectacular play. De Boer wasn't that impressed with competitors PSV and Feyenoord, either. "We played well in the first 25 minutes, and then very badly. But Feyenoord didn't do that well against Twente, either. I think that all three teams aren't playing their best right now. We can all do better, and we need to."
During the packed press conference, the topic of the fire at the supporters' home arose. The house went up in flames on Friday morning. The cause is not yet determined. De Boer was concerned about the impact for the fans. "The supporters' home has emotional value for the supporters. A large community went there before and after the matches. Where will they go now? It's not really the weather for them to stand around outside."
De Boer was happy to see some nice initiatives on Twitter to get a new supporters' home started. For example, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar donated Ajax and Schalke 04 jerseys and called on several former Ajax team mates to do the same. "I'm very happy with Huntelaar's reaction. A nice gesture, and it's great that people are taking initiative right away. I hope that some more former players participate. And if I find a jersey at home, I'll donate it as well." De Boer expressed the desire that his players take away the positive from this. "I hope this gives us even more energy."
Ajax may need to face Feyenoord without Davy Klaassen. The midfielder left Friday's training early. De Boer wouldn't give anything away about Klaassen's condition, but says that he has several alternatives. The coach named Riechedly Bazoer, Niki Zimling and Lasse Schöne as potential replacements. "We have some options. Davy has become an important player. If he can't play, the other guys will need to step up."
The duel features Kenneth Vermeer's return to the ArenA. After years with Ajax, the keeper left for Feyenoord this summer. De Boer: "Kenneth has always behaved in an exemplary way and always given three hundred per cent. He contributed to our success. I hope that he'll be supported, but on the other hand I realize that it may be difficult."
Ajax is enjoying an eight point lead against Feyenoord and seems poised to eliminate this rival from the race for the title. Although De Boer sees this differently. "It's going to be tough, with two teams way ahead of us. But we've proven that it's possible. Although frankly I'd rather not be in this position." De Boer: "It's key for us to post a good result here. We don't want our competitors for the title to gain ground and we don't want to suffer more damage against PSV."


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What better way to spend the holiday season than on the water fishing for world class Steelhead? Some of the best steelhead fishing in the world takes place on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. This is one of the reasons we decided to make in our company headquarters here. The number of high producing rivers is phenomenal and the coastal rivers on the OP are well known for producing some real monsters. Among our favorite rivers for pursing these beasts are the Bogachiel, Sol Duc, Calawah, Hoh, Queets and Quinault rivers. All of which are known for producing steelhead in the twenty plus pound range.
This Christmas was special however because it's the first time we've worked our beads for winter steelhead in our own back yard. SCB Pro-Staffer Buddy Dupell was definitely up to the task as he began the hike up river with a local fishing guide in search of some of the monsters he's always heard about. Today we would prove the tale of the tape with a world class steelhead all his own.
Even though this Christmas day was not white and fluffy and covered with snow, the sun was shining but barely penetrated the bitter cold. The water flows weren't quite optimal as it had been about a week since the last rain, but we are determined to walk away with the win, and we did.
We found a perfect little tail out with a nice pool under an overhang of trees and grass and lush vegetation. Our set up was a 12mm Peachy Keen Stone Cold Bead with about 3 feet of leader under a float. The extra weight from the bead produced the perfect drift and the coloration of the Peachy Keen was all it took. Whammy Fish on! Peachy Keen for the win. The acrobatics were insane. 20lbs of Chrome bright steelhead leaping through the air really gets the heart popping. The thrill of the back and forth of fighting such and animal is hard to explain. After fifteen minutes of life and death struggle this amazing fish lay before us, played out and wanting no more. The catch of a lifetime. Merry Christmas Everyone this year was the best.


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'Avengers' Video Teases the Family Aspects of 'Infinity War'
While Marvel Studios inevitably intended for the one takeaway from its latest Avengers: Infinity War behind-the-scenes tease to be that everyone involved really loves working together and is part of a gigantic extended family, it's far more likely that fans will remember an entirely different element: Thor is not a dude. He is a man.
That announcement came from Drax (Dave Bautista) at the top of the new short, which plays up the lightheartedness in a way that other promotion for the movie has avoided to a certain degree; instead of the threat posed by Thanos (Josh Brolin), or shots of the Avengers looking worried, frustrated or sweaty, the focus is on reminding the viewers of the good times they've shared with Marvel. (What better way to get them to appreciate the upcoming 10th anniversary of the studio?)
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The video also subtly teases one of the primary appeals of Avengers: Infinity War: unexpected team-ups. Even in the interview portions, we see an interaction between Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt, while Benedict Cumberbatch talks about Pratt, and Robert Downey Jr. talks about Cumberbatch. Doctor Strange and Star-Lord, it seems, get around.
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Benefits of Upgrading Your Building Automation System
The benefits of a comprehensive building automation system are endless and should be a priority for any commercial building owner or manager. Your commercial structure may have an existing management system in place, but with newer technologies and innovations you may be missing out on greater advantages. Older property management systems may not possess full integration of your systemic structure, and cannot compete with the value of newer products and processes that can save time, energy, and money.
Smart Building Management
Smart building management begins with a fully integrated property management system that creates a synergistic flow of systemic processes that provide feedback and adjustments. Our building automation system operates your infrastructure and provides an array of systems solutions. Your managers can monitor activities in real-time and also research and analyze archived data. You will find that many systemic discrepancies can be corrected with automated solutions that can be set in place by our team of experts.
Your property management system can manage all systemic operations, including:
• Temperature and humidity control, air safety and comfort, ventilation and exhaust process.
• We use closed-circuit television networks that can blanket your entire property – in and outdoors, providing monitoring and recording of all activity taking place.
• Our property management system provides access control for entrances, exits, elevators, doors, etc.
• We can establish utility monitoring and energy management initiatives that use essential tools, such as meters, sub-meters, and interactive dashboards.
• Smart building management depends on an open protocol system that allows your managers to interact with all systems, and have the ability to manage them effectively.
• Your building automation system will also have smoke control that allows automated responses to smoke detection. Manipulating smoke takes a variety of process, such as: closing off specific areas, maintaining negative pressure within the affected area to prevent spread, and using a variety of devices to move smoke out of the building via the exhaust system.
Building Automation System
We can create a unique building automation system for your building that addresses vulnerabilities and meets your business needs and budget. We are leaders in developing property management systems for commercial structures in Florida that can increase production, reduce waste, recycle resources, monitor activity, use energy efficiently, and lower your operating costs.
We offer smart solutions to problems that plague corporate structures, utilizing the latest technology in smart building management. Our management systems are scalable and flexible to adapt to future changes and allow for new additions and platforms. Our property management system software features dynamic color graphics and intuitive navigation tools that make management operations simple and effective.
Automation can help you achieve your business goals easily and cost-effectively, by managing your infrastructure properly. You can enjoy optimized performance and productivity while keeping utility costs to a minimum. And your smart building management system can evolve with your company's growth and future goals.
Isn't it time you upgraded your commercial building's automation system?
Why miss out on the many benefits that an enhanced system can bring, when you can make the changes now by contacting Advanced Control Corporation today at 954-491-6660.


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Rectus sheath hematoma (post-operative)
Increasing abdominal swelling and pain on 2nd post-operative day of an elective cesarean section.
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Ultrasound of the abdomen shows a large mixed echogenic area in the intramuscular planes of anterior abdominal wall muscles suggestive of hematoma.
Uterus is of postpartum size.
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CT shows intramuscular anterior abdominal wall hematoma on left side with postpartum size uterus, air foci within abdominal wall (postoperative), dilated bowel loops suggestive of postoperative paralytic ileus and high density ascites suggestive of hemoperitoneum. Also note mild left pleural effusion.
Case Discussion
Based on history and imaging, diagnosis of rectus sheath hematoma with paralytic ileus and hemoperitoneum was made.


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Meet the Maker
Queen of Gifts for Outdoors
I created Adventure Accessories in 2018 when I took a career break and changed direction in life. What began as a hobby to help through a difficult time, has grown to become a successful creative handmade gifts business based in Carmarthenshire, South Wales.
Award-winning Adventure Accessories combines my passion for the outdoors with my love of crafts.
I create unique handmade gifts for outdoor enthusiasts.
I am a keen adventurer and wanted funky yet functional accessories for my outdoor activities, so I set about making my own and now also help you to have the same.
I am so glad you stopped by, welcome to my site.
You can read more about my story here.
I also have a personal blog where I share our story of my son's autism and cancer journey at www.sarahskilton.wixsite.com/bellybuttonpanda
Ko-Fi is a great way you can support the creators you love. For just the cost of a coffee, you can help me as I craft unique gifts for outdoors and earn discounts and rewards for your kindness.
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The UWEXP Study has been publishing research on a range of topics. Here are some publications to date
Detecting Loneliness
Feelings of loneliness are associated with poor physical and mental health. Detection of loneliness through passive sensing on personal devices can lead to the development of interventions aimed at decreasing rates of loneliness. Doryab, Afsaneh, et al. "Identifying Behavioral Phenotypes of Loneliness and Social Isolation with Passive Sensing: Statistical Analysis, Data Mining and Machine Learning … Continue reading Detecting Loneliness
Leveraging Routine Behavior and Contextually-Filtered Features for Depression Detection among College Students
The rate of depression in college students is rising, which is known to increase suicide risk, lower academic performance and double the likelihood of dropping out. Researchers have used passive mobile sensing technology to assess mental health. Existing work on finding relationships between mobile sensing and depression, as well as identifying depression via sensing features, … Continue reading Leveraging Routine Behavior and Contextually-Filtered Features for Depression Detection among College Students
Passively-sensed Behavioral Correlates of Discrimination Events in College Students
See the UW News article featuring this study! A deeper understanding of how discrimination impacts psychological health and well-being of students would allow us to better protect individuals at risk and support those who encounter discrimination. While the link between discrimination and diminished psychological and physical well-being is well established, existing research largely focuses on … Continue reading Passively-sensed Behavioral Correlates of Discrimination Events in College Students
Other publications:
Kuehn, K.S., Sefidgar, Y.S., Nurius, P., Browning, A., Riskin, E., Dey, A., & Mankoff, J. (October, 2019). Using Passive Data Monitoring and Machine Learning Algorithms to Examine Negative Affect and Coping Behaviors Among College Students Experiencing Suicidal Ideation. Paper presented at the 2019 IASR/AFSP International Summit on Suicide Research, Miami, FL.
A Tech-Forward Approach
UW EXP uses data from surveys, phones, Fitbits, and more to capture a comprehensive understanding of the UW student experience.
The UWEXP study is an expensive study to run. Our funders have been crucial to our success. Currently, the study is funded by internally by the College of Engineering (including the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering), Population Health Initiative, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute. In addition, we have funding from the National Science Foundation; Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology; and Google.
Overview of Findings
UW EXP is analyzing data from 2018 to understand who reports discrimination and how micro-climates in the College of Engineering may correlate with lower stress and depression.


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We are preparing the future of low-carbon construction every day
The applications of Ecocem GGBS are not limited to concretes; there are many different options, and there is great potential for the development of this technology. Research and Innovation are therefore at the core of Ecocem's activity. The applications currently available on the European market or in development include: Geotechnical binders for soil treatment and special foundations, quarry filling, deep foundations, grouting, moulded walls, waterproof screens and jet grouting.
Precast Binders
Ecocem BBGS is now widely used for its technical advantages in non-structural precast elements (pavers, concrete blocks, curbs) and structural elements. In addition, Ecocem has developed Ecocem R +, which is intended for unreinforced precast products and has been adapted to the industrial process. Soon, Ecocem will launch Precast binders, which have a very low carbon footprint. These binders contain at least 90% Ecocem GGBS and 10% chemical activators. The carbon footprint of these binders will therefore be 100 to 150 kg/tonne, about six times lower than current market offerings. They can be used for manufacturing blocks, pavers or curbs in compliance with government initiatives for new low-carbon constructions.
Mortars made from Ecocem GGBS meet this market's growing demand for high-performance, low-carbon products. The consistent performance of our GGBS offers manufacturers a guarantee of stability for their products. Ecocem offers formulations using a high level of GGBS for major industrial mortars, which can in turn be used to formulate a large range of mortars offering benefits for different applications:
- – Tile adhesives
- – Coatings
- – Mortars for outdoor thermal insulation systems
- – Floor coatings
- – Masonry mortars
- – Concrete repair mortars
Ecocem GGBS formulations offer better health and safety conditions for producers and applicators: Ecocem GGBS formulated mortars are non-irritating, and do not include Chromium VI. Ecocem is aiming to soon develop, alongside its partners, "pure GGBS" mortars so that resulting products possess optimal characteristics.
Fluid screed solutions
Ecocem GGBS shows great potential for pouring fluid screeds. Indeed, its technical advantages reduce pouring difficulty, and ensure much higher productivity at construction sites thanks to its fluidity. The newly Ecocem formulated product developed by the group's research is ideal for this application:
- – Its drying time is fast regardless of temperature (between 5 and 35°C) or humidity;
- – Its dimensional stability is excellent, eliminating tiling and cracking;
- – Its resistance to water is comparable to a cement screed;
- – Its fluidity and drying ensure a flat and even finish for contiguous surfaces of up to 500m² and larger.
This application is currently being launched in the Netherlands by Ecocem Benelux for a number of different projects including industrial buildings as well as individual and collective housing.
Soil and sediment stabilization
Europe has adopted an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) directive, legislation against PCBs, and the Environmental Quality Standards Directive (EQSD), while it has forbidden Tributyltin (TBT, biocide). In spite of this legislation, chemical levels remain a serious matter of concern in European waters, especially with regard to persistent pollutants in harbour and river sediments, which remain long after emission reduction measures have been taken. Faced with this environmental problem, some European countries have decided to treat polluted sediments in order to store them without environmental risks, or to re-use them, particularly as road or construction materials.
In this context, Ecocem has developed GGBS-based binders which meet specifications for the massive leaching of pollutants such as heavy metals or TBT. These binders guarantee the long-term mechanical strength of the sediments, which grow stronger over time and ensure the stability of the treated materials.
Many other projects are currently being tested. In parallel with research carried out in Ecocem labs, we are supporting research carried out in partnership with engineering schools.


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About Airport Kuala Lumpur
Duty-free rules when arriving in Malaysia
The following goods may be imported into Malaysia without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 225g of tobacco.
• 1L of alcoholic drinks.
• Food up to the value of RM75.
• 3 pieces of new clothing and 1 new pair of shoes.
• 1 portable electronic item for personal care.
• Other goods up to the value of RM400.
To be eligible for these duty-free allowances, residents must have been out of the country for at least 72 hours and non-residents must plan to visit Malaysia for at least 72 hours.
Banned Imports
Illicit drugs, counterfeit currency, indecent publications (books, films, paintings etc), anything considered prejudicial to the interest of Malaysia, piranha fish, turtle eggs, cocoa pods, daggers or flick knives, articles resembling syringes (eg pens or pencils), and poisonous chemicals.
Also prohibited unless accompanied by an import licence are animals, fish, meat, plants, eggs in their shells, explosives and fireworks, arms and ammunition, imitation arms, soil, rice, coral and pharmaceutical products.
The penalty for drug trafficking is death by hanging.
Banned Exports
Illicit drugs, turtle eggs and rattan from the Malaysian peninsula.
Also prohibited unless accompanied by an export licence are animals, birds, poultry, meat, cockles, plants, over 3kg of vegetables, palm kernels and seeds, military clothing and equipment, arms and ammunition, antiquities, sugar, rice, coral, live prawns/shrimp/fish, and collections of cultural value (eg of zoological or archaeological interest).


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2002 Association's Issues
Professional Associations' Issues
Presented November 2002 to Dr. Jon Ort, Dr. Joe Zublena and Dr. Ray McKinnie
These will not be discussed at the Forum on December 5.
Administration was asked to respond as requested in file.
The following two issues affect more than one specific group.
Issue #1:
With the recent buy-out of Health Plan of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is considering a proposal to change from non-profit to for-profit, which could negatively impact insurance coverage and/or cost for all North Carolinians, including state employees.
Opportunity: Appoint someone from Human Resources to research this issue and draft a formal letter to the Attorney General and other appropriate contacts, opposing the transition, if the findings reveal the change will negatively affect health coverage/costs.
Issue #2:
The massive destruction of open space, and the biological and ecological viability of, virtually all renewable resources is of concern. Already, other than lakes, there is rarely a square mile in the Piedmont without lights at night. Once developed, land will never (with trivial exceptions) be returned to production. Thus, every new house, ever subdivision, every "greenfields" factory represents a permanent loss. By subdividing the countryside, we are essentially eliminating it as a resource. Large areas of open space, whether in farmland, forest or protected natural reserves cannot be created out of reassembled smaller parcels.
Opportunity: The broader context of rural/urban interface should be explored in-depth and efforts made to readjust the balance within the broader system. We must actively work to make conditions less disadvantageous to those who grow our food and fiber, and the systems of community in which they are embedded. Those in the resource management business (including especially CES and its clientele) have a positive duty to point this out to the people of the state and legislature in the most urgent manner, both loudly and clearly, without mincing words.
North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents
Issue # 1:
County Allotment of Charge Vouchers From the Insect and Disease Clinic: It is not fair to allow some counties 15 vouchers, while others get 10 or 5. When you look at the situation totally based upon county population, this system makes sense, however in real life it makes no sense since larger counties often have staffs with specialized horticulture agents and larger and better library resources. Many of the smaller counties rely on staff with very little agriculture, horticulture or plant science backgrounds. Common sense would be to give all counties the same number (perhaps 10).
Issue #2:
Required Pesticide Violation Reporting: Agents have been told that they are supposed to report pesticide violations on farms. Rumor is that one NCSU Specialist did report a farmer to NCDA. Is this true? If so, does Administration support this? This policy is extremely detrimental to our role as educators for the following two reasons: 1) Farmers will soon tell us we are not welcome on their farms; and 2) It has been well proven in research studies that farmers respond to education much better than regulation when it involves changing practices.
Issue #3:
Farm Income Estimates: Extension Administration should insist that the Department of Economics get the forms to us at least by April 1. There was considerable nerve on the part of whoever sent and requested completion within a week. Furthermore, please work with Economics in making sure the end result is user friendly.
North Carolina Association of Extension 4-H Agents
Issue #1:
Transportation Liability: Agents and PAATs are required to drive youth to and from 4-H activities, however adequate liability insurance is not provided, making personnel assume personal responsibility and subsequent risk.
North Carolina Association of Extension Program Assistants, Associates and Technicians
Issue #1:
Paraprofessional Classification Reference: PAATs do not want to be called paraprofessionals since we feel there is a professional regard for our positions, functions and impacts in NCCE.
Issue #2:
Lack of Awards and Recognition Program More and better recognition of PAATs' contribution to NCCE needs to be developed.
North Carolina Association of Cooperative Extension Specialist
Issue #1:
Equity for Non-Tenure Track Extension Specialist and Associates: A task force was studying this and an October report was projected – Update: Dr. Ort has addressed this issue and offered some opportunities to correct
Issue #2:
Promotion and Tenure: Specific as it relates to Specialist ability to work with field faculty
North Carolina Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Issue #1:
Current data indicates a 29% loss of FCS positions. Based on that data, FCS had approximately 152 agents in 1993 and has 108 now per County Operations. 2000-2002 was the most significant period of loss (from 136 to 108). This loss has resulted in a void in FCE programming in some counties. Specialists are not being funded equitably among programming areas based upon the needs of county clientele.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Secretaries Association
Issue #1:
Secretarial Reclassification and/or Merit Inability Secretaries in counties that do not perform total county reclassifications are not being allowed to be reclassified and/or receive merit even if CED and DED have identified funds to do so. Some counties do reclassification and merit increases on a one-by-one basis during County Commissioner' meetings which is causing the scale between CES and other department support staff to get off balance. Suggestion to allow CED and DED to make determination with salary inequity is occurring and funds are available.
Issue #2:
SPA at Top of Pay Scale Inequity exists for COLA/Merit for individuals who have reached top of pay scale. Someone should work with appropriate state agency to rectify this situation. Maybe oversight committee should be formed.
Issue #3:
Money for Secretarial Reclassification The two-year window of opportunity was identified for the January 2002 secretarial reclassifications, however a projected timeline for implementation has not been determined and/or released. In times of budget crisis, counties need as much notification as possible so that adequate arrangements can be made.


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Beautiful modern villa with incredible sea views.
The views from the terrace of this property are stunning and the open plan, modern design offers a great living space in this stylish property.
There are four bedrooms, with the master having an en-suite and dressing room and one bathroom en-suite on a separate floor, making it ideal guest accommodation.
The finishing throughout is to a very high standard and the location on the side of Montana Roja in a small urbanization allows you to enjoy uninterrupted vistas of the sea and neighbouring islands.


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Big City Blues
Fox Movietone Follies | Label: De Sylva Brown & Henderson, Inc | Format: Books & Paper | Genre: Sheet Music
Condition: Good
Big City Blues from Fox Movietone Follies featuring the lovely ladies of early talkies, copywritten in 1929 - Measures approx. "12 x 9". shows small tears on edges, foxing, "10" and name written on cover.


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Australia Education Group
Website Address: https://library.curriki.org/groups/australia/members/
Welcome to the Curriki Australia Education Group. Since such a large number of Curriki users and members are educators in Australia, we've created this group with the hope that Australian educators (and those interested in education in Australia) will find it a useful space to share curricula, questions and ideas with one another! Thanks for joining and welcome!
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Five tips to improve your businesses cashflow
1. Invoice your customers promptly
The invoice is in effect the first request for payment and should be sent out immediately the goods are supplied or the work is done. Remember too that the sooner the customer receives the invoice, the sooner it gets into his or her payment process.
The invoice should be accurate and clear and should contain all the information required for the customer to pass it for payment, including the customer's purchase order number. The invoice should also say precisely when and where you expect to be paid.
2. Send out monthly statements
Monthly statements listing your customer's payments and all unpaid invoices are important. Some customers may not keep accurate records, even losing or forgetting to record your invoices. Sending them statements will also alert your customers that you are aware of outstanding invoices and you expect prompt payment. If you don't, you are inviting exploitation by unscrupulous customers. Statements are worth the time and postage.
3. Check the bank statements
Keep up to date with payments that have been made to you and invoices that have been settled, noting that payment has been made for the correct amount and noting if any outstanding balance is owed. Some businesses have set times of the month to settle payments so if you miss a customer's cheque run you might have to wait another month and that directly affects your cash flow.
4. Review monthly reports
This report lets you analyze your cash flow based on all revenues and expenses, for example, cheques, credit cards, recurring account transactions, customer liabilities, and so on. The report provides information about the liquidity of your business.
5. Prepare a simple budget
Creating a budget for your business will provide a guideline for expected income and expenses and enable you to compare your anticipated financial goals with the actual numbers
If you are looking for a bookkeeper based around Solihull, please contact Damien at Cloud Bookkeeping
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Hi! I'm Ann and with my husband John, said 'Farewell' to bestof on 31st July 2017 and are returning to the horticultural trade. Thank you to everyone past and present for reading my blogs.


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Self Catering with pool in Marche, weekly rentals
Price range from 450€ to 1.500€ week all included.
The perfect holiday rental in the Marche directly from the property
Le Marche Holiday offers a selection of wonderful Self Catering Houses and Villas with pool in Marche, holiday homes and self-catering apartments.
Someone call the Marche the new Tuscany, there is a big difference, contrary to Tuscany here tourism is still at the beginning. Here we have not yet had the invasion of tourism, here it is still normal to go out for dinner and be treated with care, to receive courteous answers when asking for information, meet local traditions. If you do not look for crowded places with more tourist than Italians, well then the Marche is the place for you.
All the self catering properties listed here have pool, barbeque, verandas, wifi, green park with beautiful surroundings, a lot of space, privacy and comfort.
This is the ideal place for your italian holidays in the Marche, surrounded by nature, with huge park and swimming pool, with a beautiful landscape, silence and peace. This property has five building divided in 6 holiday houses. Here you can enjoy silence and large spaces, your children can meet new friends playing in the pool. In the evening, you can enjoy the fresh of the evening sharing a glass of wine or a dinner with other guests while the children are playing with new friends. During the sunny days you can rest in the pool or take an adventurous walk in the Fiastrone river, or visit a wine cellar and taste local wines. There is a small resturant now open just for the guests, where are organized wines tasting or dinners, cooking together with all the guests like cooking at home. Cooking at home is the new going out, here you can learn how to prep, plate, and pair recipes that wow guests. This is a valid alternative to beautiful country houses where you have nothing to do, This time choose to come and experience the Italian culture and way of life, in a young and friendly atmosphere. Much much more than the usual beautiful villa with swimming pool, your children will be happy, You will be excited to enjoy your holiday without getting bored under the italian sun!
Casa delle Rose, Self Catering Villas for 8/10 persons with pool in Marche Italy.
This self catering villa has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, large living room, kitchen, spacious grounds, outdoor wooden veranda with table and sofas, large pool and wonderful surroundings with a view on the Sibillini Mountains in the Marche region. This villa is ideal for for large families, families who want to share their holidays with their friends, or simply groups of friends.
Casa Viaggiatori, Self Catering house for 4/5 persons with pool in Marche Italy.
This self catering house has two floors, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen and a large wooden veranda in front of it, where you can enjoy the panorama over the fields and the Sibillini Mountains.
Casa Naviganti, Self Catering House for 4/5 persons with pool in Marche Italy.
Bright self catering house situated on the main floor in the former hayloft which has been transformed in a comfortable apartment, this holidayhouse has two bedrooms, one bathroom, large and bright living room, kitchen and a large wooden veranda in front of it, where you can enjoy the panorama over the fields and the Sibillini Mountains.
Casa Cavalieri, self catering for 4 persons with pool in Marche
Fresh, quiet and peaceful holiday Apartment situated on the main floor with a large wooden verandah and a view over the orchard and the valley.
Details & Availability of this Holiday rental sleeps 4 persons,price per week €995,00
Casa Artisti, self catering holiday apartment with pool
Comfortable apartment with a separate entrance from a private outdoor-staircase, leading to a private balcony.
Details & Availability of this holiday apartmentsleeps 2 persons, price per week €630,00
Casa Sognatori, holiday rental cottage with pool
Small Holiday cottage with two wooden verandahs directed towards the hill with a splendid panorama of Sibillini.
Details & Availability of this Holiday Cottage sleeps 2 persons,price per week €630,00
Summer courses in Marche
Locations & Dates
Serrapetrona Mc
Via Colli 10, 62020
Marche, Italy
Italian Cooking Courses
June 2020
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Spykar Provoke Deo Spray 150ml for Men
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Beautiful portrait that reveals half of the face of famous artist Frida Kahlo and the other half of the famous surrealism artist Salvador Dali
The Mexican artist was born on 6th day of July 1907, an artist of reputable style, whose art works was inspired by nature and artifacts of her country which can be seen engraved in all her painting, such as My Nurse and I (1937), Memory, the Heart (1937), Four Inhabitants of Mexico (1938), and What the Water Gave Me (1938).
Frida found joy as she brushed her impressions in acrylic painting on canvas, although it was not her first choice of career. She had always wanted to become a doctor but that dream was cut short because of an accident that occurred on the 17th day of September, 1925 after which she was bedridden for months. Most of Frida's paintings were that of herself, her sisters and school friends, which was said to have been painted while in bed recovering from her accident; from that moment an artist of distinguishable ability emerged.
Although she never took her art skill very seriously, Frida started out as an artist a very early age, receiving drawing instructions from Fernando Fernández, her father's friend who was a printmaker. Later, he worked for him as an engraver receiving payment for her service and her boss was very impressed with her talent and style. Through her constant travels, to Mexico and the United States, Frida was exposed to cultures of Mexicans, which became a source of inspiration to her in creating a known style of art work. Andre Breton the Surrealist leader, described Kahlo's work as a ribbon around a bomb and in 1938 helped her to organize her first solo exhibition.
Frida Kahlo was married to another of the Mexico's most successful artist Diego Rivera in 1932, who upon their marriage helped Frida develop more on her skills, travelling the world together as they paint along the way. Because of Frida's amazing style of work, she became not only a renowned artist in the art history, but a celebrated icon for Chicanos. Also, Frida Kahlo was seen by feminists as an uncompromising depiction of the female experience while being recognized internationally as an emblematic of Mexican national.
Frida Kahlo died on 13 July 1954 in her family home in Coyoacán, La Casa Azul, now known and publicly accessible as the Frida Kahlo Museum.
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Just For Now
Just for now, without asking how, let yourself sink into stillness.
Just for now, lay down the
weight you so patiently
bear upon your shoulders.
Feel the earth receive
you, and the infinite
expanse of sky grow even
wider as your awareness
reaches up to meet it.
Just for now, allow a wave of breath to enliven your experience.
Breathe out
whatever blocks you from
the truth. Just for now, be
boundless, free, awakened
energy tingling in your
hands and feet. Drink in
the possibility of being
who and what you really are
so fully alive that when you
open your eyes the world
looks different, newly born
and vibrant, just for now.
By Danna Faulds
Autumn Adams
Owner, Founder, & Retreat Leader at Ambuja Yoga
Autumn founded Ambuja Yoga in 2014 to share her love of adventure, yoga, and travel with her fellow yogis. Ambuja Yoga has morphed into more than she could have ever dreamed and she is thrilled to have a "job" she loves. She is forever grateful for the opportunity to facilitate personal growth and self love through yoga while taking yogis to off-the-beaten-path destinations worldwide. Follow Autumn on Instagram @autumnadamsyoga.
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Christmas Popcorn, a delicious fun treat for a holiday party or dessert! Easy to make and extra tasty! The perfect dessert after a simple and relaxing dinner using some of my favorite foods!
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This year I want to focus on slowing down, spending more time with my family, and embracing the joy of missing out. Missing out on all the frazzled hecticness and relaxing with my loved ones.
Sounds fantastic!
Christmas Popcorn
One of the ways I am doing this is by having simple easy meals that can be made fast on hand. When I am out getting all my holiday shopping done at places like Walmart, I like to set myself up for success by adding a few tasty and easy to prepare items to make dinner and desserts amazing and easy!
I love making and easy dinner followed my this tasty Christmas Popcorn for a relaxing night in!
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- Orville Redenbacher's® Movie Theater Butter Popcorn earn $0.50
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For dinner I love having a healthy salad with delicious Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing on it alongside a tasty Marie Callender's® Chicken Pie.
Wish-Bone's Italian Dressing is so flavorful and delicious. They use a unique blend of oil, vinegar, and vibrant herbs and spices that will make your salad extra tasty. This is the number-one Italian dressing brand for a reason!
Each Marie Callender's Chicken Pies serves two, and is full of tasty hearty chicken, delicious veggies, all in a flaky crust. These Marie Callender's Chicken Pies really lets you slow down and savor the taste of a home cooked meal without all the work.
After dinner I love popping some Orville Redenbacher® Movie Theatre Popcorn! Sometimes I just pop it and eat it up because it's so tasty and other times I love making my holiday popcorn for a little extra Christmas spirit!
Orville Redenbacher's Movie Theatre Popcorn is gourmet popcorn with real butter flavor and I love it! They have no artificial preservatives, flavor, or dyes, and it is truly the best!
Lastly, I enjoy curling up on the couch to watch a fun Christmas movie not only with my big bowl of Christmas Popcorn but with a large mug full of hot-cocoa using the easy and delicious Swiss Miss® Milk Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix piled high with a large helping of Reddi-wip® Original Whipped Topping with some holiday sprinkles for good measure!
Christmas Popcorn and Hot Cocoa- the best combo!
Swiss-Miss Milk Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix is the ultimate rich and creamy hot cocoa that we all love. I've grown up using Swiss-Miss Milk Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix and it is tasty and easy to make every time!
Reddi-wip Original Whipped Topping is the icing on the cake- or I mean the whipped cream on top of the hot chocolate! The original is my favorite and adds the delicious taste of real dairy whipped topping to any drink or dessert!
Want to add some holiday festiveness to your popcorn like I do? It's really easy and super delicious!
How to make Christmas Popcorn using Orville Redenbacher's Movie Theater Butter Popcorn:
- Pop 2 bags of popcorn and remove any unpopped kernals
- Melt your white chocolate, red candy melts, and green candy melts all in their own microwave safe bowls
- Mix the melted white chocolate into the popcorn, stirring to get all the popcorn coated
- Place popcorn on a baking sheet then drizzle with red and green melted candy melts
- Sprinkle with your favorite holiday candies and sprinkles
- Allow the popcorn and melted chocolate to set up and then enjoy!
How to get popcorn and chocolate to harden fast?
Simply refrigerate the popcorn after you are done adding all the candy, sprinkles, and candy melt drizzle for 5-10 minutes.
Where to get peppermint bark?
Adding peppermint bark to this Christmas Popcorn is so delicious. When I've made a batch of my own, I will chop a bit of it and add it to the popcorn, other times I will just grab some already made from the holiday candy aisle at my local grocery store!
This simple and delicious dinner and dessert are perfect for slowing down and enjoying the holiday season. Whether its prepared for your family or a group of friends who are getting together to write Christmas Cards, wrap presents or simply watch a Christmas movie- it is the perfect meal to embrace the Joy of Missing Out!
I have to say watching Christmas movies is definitely one of my favorite ways to get into the holiday spirit and relax- alongside an easy and delicious dinner!
I've grown up watching White Christmas every year and my husband always watches It's a Wonderful Life. What are your favorite holiday movies to watch? What are some ways that you celebrate the Joy of Missing out?
Let me know in the comments below!
For more tasty holiday desserts check out:
- Christmas Tree Cupcakes
- Soft Gingerbread Cookies
- Sugared Cranberries
- Easy Chocolate Truffles
- Snowman Chocolates
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Christmas Popcorn
- 2 bags Popped Popcorn
- 11 oz bag White Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup red candy melts
- ½ cup green candy melts
- 4 Candy Canes crushed
- ½ bag of candy-coated chocolates red and green
- ½ cup Chopped up peppermint bark
- Sprinkles of choice
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pop your bags of popcorn and remove the unpopped kernels. See notes on how to easily do that. Place popcorn in a large bowl, set aside.
- In a microwave safe dish microwave your white chocolate. To do this place your microwave on 50% power, microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until white chocolate chips are melted.
- Melt your red and green candy melts in separate microwave safe bowls the same way you melted the white chocolate chips.
- Pour the white chocolate over the popcorn and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Spread the popcorn onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Using a spoon or small spatula drizzle the red and green melted candy melts over the popcorn.
- Sprinkle popcorn with crushed candy candies, chopped peppermint bark, candy coated chocolates, and lots of sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until the popcorn has set completely.
- Enjoy!
Lisa's Tips and Tricks
How to remove unpopped kernels:Place a cooling rack on top of a large baking sheet. Pour half of a bag of popcorn onto the cooling racking and allow the unpopped kernels to fall through the cooling rack to the baking sheet. Remove popcorn and repeat with remain popcorn in bag.
Store in an air tight container or Ziploc bag.
Reader Interactions
This looks like the perfect snack to watch during a Christmas movie!
My kids would love this! Cannot wait to give it a try.
Got to love popcorn, I have never had it with anything besides butter. This looks like fun and I need to try!
This is such a fun and festive idea – I could happily snack on this anytime!
Everything sounds delicious! I love the festive popcorn 🙂
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Daily news summary
Zeman to honour interwar politician Antonín Švehla
President Miloš Zeman says he will bestow the highest state honour in memoriam on interwar politician Antonín Švehla on October 28, the centenary of the foundation of Czechoslovakia. Speaking at an agricultural trade fair in České Budějovice on Thursday, Mr. Zeman said he wished to honour Švehla as the founder of the Agrarian Party and a supporter of Czechoslovak agriculture.
In an address, the president also said he would support projects of all sizes aimed at combating drought, including a canal linking the Danube, Odra and Labe (Elbe) rivers, which he has long backed.
Antonín Švehla was prime minister of Czechoslovakia for six years during the First Republic and headed the Agrarian Party from 1909 to his death in 1933.
Tomáš Řepka jailed for attack on ex-wife using fake online sex ads
The former Czech football international Tomáš Řepka has been jailed for six months. The Municipal Court in Brno on Thursday found Řepka guilty of advertising sexual services on the internet in the name of his ex-wife Vlaďka Erbová. The 44-year-old's current partner Kateřina Kristelová has been fined CZK 50,000 for her part in posting the first of three online ads under the guise of being Ms. Erbová. The classifieds were accompanied by the victim's phone number.
Řepka earned 45 caps for the Czech Republic and played for a number of clubs, including Italy's Fiorentina and the English Premier League side West Ham United.
Renovation of Prague's Negrelli viaduct to take longer than planned
Renovation work on Prague's Negrelli viaduct will take longer than planned. Some of the arches in the historical structure, which serves as a rail bridge across the Vltava, are in a worse state than originally believed, representatives of the Railway Infrastructure Administration told Czech Television on Thursday.
Trains ceased using the structure, which dates back to 1850, in July last year. They were due to return in September 2019 but it now appears that April 2020 is a more likely date.
Boat traffic on Baťa Canal reduced due to drought
Boat traffic on the Baťa Canal in Moravia has been curtailed after a marked fall in the level of the waterway. This follows an intense drought and a falling of the water level in the adjacent Morava River. Only boats whose submersion does not exceed 60 centimetres are now allowed on the Baťa Canal, operators said in a statement on Thursday.
It is the first time such restrictions have been imposed on the waterway, which was opened in 1938. They are set to remain in place until September 2.
International Bagpipe Festival gets underway in Strakonice
The 23rd International Bagpipe Festival opens in the south Bohemian town of Strakonice on Thursday with a concert of Czech and foreign soloists accompanied by the Pilsen Philharmonic Orchestra.
Over four days, some 1,200 musicians and 40 ensembles from 17 countries will perform, in many cases winding their way through the city centre in processions.
The bi-annual festival has been going strong now for over 50 years and in 2016 attracted some 20,000 visitors. Apart from bagpipe performances, the programme this year includes an open-air cinema, exhibitions and an ongoing fair at Strakonice castle, and open doors at the local brewery.
Kvitová reaches quarter-finals in New Haven
The Czech women's tennis number one, Petra Kvitová, has reached the quarter-finals of the Connecticut Open in New Haven. Kvitová advanced after overcoming qualifier Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan 6-1 5-7 6-2.
The world number five's next opponent will be Spain's Carla Suarez, who earlier overcame the Czech Republic's Barbora Strýcová. Kvitová is seeded third in the Connecticut Open, a competition she has won three times.
Weather forecast
Friday should see rain in the Czech Republic and temperatures of up to 26 degrees Celsius. Daytime highs are expected to reach as low as 18 degrees Celsius at the weekend and will hover around the 20 degree mark next week.


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New TeamVodafone endurance race driver Mark Skaife says he didn't have to think too long about signing for the champion V8 Supercar team.
When the new V8 Supercar rule was passed to prohibit regular drivers from pairing together in the endurance races, Skaife was instantly Triple Eight's first choice – and Speedcafe.com.au was the first to link Skaife to TeamVodafone. CLICK HERE for Speedcafe's December 12 story.
The five-time Bathurst winner said at the launch of TeamVodafone's 2010 challenger – the outfit's first season in Commodores – that the offer from Triple Eight was too good to turn down.
"When I announced my full-time retirement at the end of 2008, I said that I was going to leave the enduros open," he told Foxsports News.
"I did the enduros with Greg Murphy last year. I really enjoyed them. It was a fantastic experience and you make sure you go back to those races and do a good job.
"Then the offer come up to come and join Craig Lowndes at TeamVodafone. I didn't have to think about it too much, because it was a great opportunity."
Skaife and Lowndes drove together at the Holden Racing Team between 1998 and 2000, winning the Queensland 500 together in 2000.
Since then, the relationships has been tense at times, but he hopes that the combination can add a 10th win to their combined Bathurst totals.
"It would be great to do it (win Bathurst). One of the things about me joining him is that he can't beat me if we're together! There's a bit of science in that!" he joked.
"We know it's a tough event. We know it's the grand final of Australian motorsport, but certainly one that you don't need too much extra motivation.
"We've been close rivals, strong rivals over a long period of time, but we've also been team-mates.
"We get along pretty well, and the last time we drove together was 2000 and Lowndesy obviously went across to the dark side for a while – he was with Ford – but he's back with Holden, which facilitates an act for me to comeback and drive with him.
"I'm really excited. When know what we both like from the car and the team's very, very good. I'm looking forward to it."
Skaife also says that fellow TeamVodafone driver Jamie Whincup can emulate Skaife's championship feat by winning three titles-in-a-row.
"I think he can. Over the last couple of years, he's been very, very good. His consistently is good," he said.
"The thing to win a championship, it's so hard and so demanding week in, week out, different circuits, different circumstances. He's shown over the last couple of years that he is absolutely the man to beat."
The relationship between Skaife and Lowndes hasn't always been rosey, though. See below for the incident at the Clipsal 500 in Lowndes' first year with Ford …


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Should the West intervene in Syria? Tell us what you think.
(CNN) — The Obama administration pushed forward Sunday on a new path toward military action in Syria, urging Congress to support the president's call.
Announcing that evidence collected independently of a United Nations probe shows Syria used sarin gas in an attack on its people, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States has to act.
"If you don't do it, you send a message of impunity," he said in an interview with CNN's "State of the Union."
Iran, North Korea, and Hezbollah "will look at the United States and say 'Nothing means anything' — that's what's at stake here," he said.
Kerry: Evidence of sarin gas in Syria
Opposition: Decision will embolden regime
'We have to do something' about Syria
What steps will the U.S. take in Syria?
Syria denies using chemical weapons on its people, and blames the rebels.
Even as Kerry called the evidence "overwhelming" Sunday, the United Nations argued that world leaders should wait until U.N. investigators determine whether chemical weapons were used.
'Red line' debate: Are chemical weapons worse?
"The U.N. mission is uniquely capable of establishing in an impartial and credible manner the facts of any use of chemical weapons," Martin Nesirky, spokesman for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, said repeatedly at a news conference.
So when will the results be ready? The U.N. won't give a timeline, Nesirky said. "It's being done as fast as it is possible to do within the scientific constraints."
Samples will be delivered to laboratories Monday, he said.
The investigation involves a strict chain of custody and clear guidelines, he said, adding that two Syrian government officials monitored the process.
But even when it's done, the U.N. will only say whether chemical weapons were used — not who was responsible.
Obama changes course
U.S. military action appeared imminent until Saturday, when Obama announced he would first seek Congress' approval.
Lawmakers come back from recess September 9.
While some praised the president for giving Congress a chance to weigh in, Obama's decision quickly drew criticism from many on both sides of the debate over whether to strike Syria.
A key group of Syrian dissidents said it was surprised and concerned by Obama's new approach.
"We can't understand how you can promise to help those who are being slaughtered every day in the hundreds, giving them false hope, then change your mind and say let's wait and see," the Syrian National Coalition said.
Iran, a staunch supporter of the Syrian regime, warned the United States will pay a price if it strikes Syria.
McCain: Syria is different from Iraq
UK lawmakers say 'No' to military action
What intel does U.S. have on Syria?
Syrian group claims it hacked NY Times
Even the slightest attack by the United States against Syria will result in dire consequences, Iranian Brig. Gen. Mohammad Reza Naqdi said, according to the state-run FARS news outlet. The agency did not specify what those consequences would be.
The shift to ask for approval from Congress left some analysts scratching their heads.
"The decision-making has been so confused and muddled that it's difficult to put the word 'wise' in front of anything they're doing right now," CNN's Fareed Zakaria said on Sunday. "The administration has hesitated between nonintervention and intervention, and it is caught between those two."
The Obama administration, Zakaria said, "seems to want to have it both ways, but it can't."
Others praised the president for taking a step to get more buy-in at home and abroad.
"Frankly, I think he looks prudent, and I don't doubt his resolve on this," John Negroponte, who served as director of national intelligence for two years under President George W. Bush, told CNN's "State of the Union." "I don't think he's looking for an excuse to get out from a box or a situation that he painted himself into."
Sarin allegedly used previously in Syrian civil war
World leaders have said previously that sarin has been used in the Syrian civil war.
In April, the United States said it had evidence sarin was used in Syria on a small scale.
In May, a U.N. official said there were strong suspicions that rebel forces used the deadly nerve agent.
In June, France said sarin had been used several times in the war, including at least once by the Syrian regime.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: How 'gruesome' sarin gas can kill
U.S. lawmakers are deeply divided on what the United States should do after the purported chemical weapons attack on civilians August 21, which killed hundreds of people in rebel strongholds.
British intelligence had put the number of people killed in the attack at more than 350.
On Saturday, Obama said "well over 1,000 people were murdered." Kerry on Friday cited a death toll of 1,429, more than 400 of them children.
Some U.S. lawmakers have called for immediate action while others warn of stepping into what could become a quagmire.
Obama's call Saturday for congressional authorization to strike Syria surprised Washington but was applauded by members on both sides of the aisle.
White House, State Department and Pentagon officials were set to speak to members of Congress Sunday afternoon in a classified briefing.
Sen. John McCain told CBS's "Face the Nation" Sunday that Obama had invited him to a Monday meeting at the White House to discuss the next steps in Syria.
Obama's last-minute Syria switch
After signaling he was on the verge of delivering a strike against Syria, Obama made a last-minute decision Friday evening to seek congressional authorization before any military action, senior administration officials told reporters Saturday.
"While I believe I have the authority to carry out this military action without specific congressional authorization, I know that the country will be stronger if we take this course, and our actions will be even more effective," Obama said Saturday. The 1973 War Powers Act technically allows him to strike without such approval.
It's unclear how much international support the United States would have if it chooses to attack Syria.
Arab League foreign ministers were meeting in Cairo on Sunday to discuss the situation in Syria.
Britain has voted against taking any military action in Syria, and France said it won't act without the United States as a partner.
"France cannot act alone," Interior Minister Manuel Valls told Europe Radio 1 on Sunday. "There must be a coalition."
France's prime minister will meet with government ministers and other officials Monday to discuss Syria, two days before an open debate on Wednesday, the French government said.
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle tweeted Sunday that the time gained waiting for U.S. congressional approval "must be used to reach a common position of the international community within the U.N. Security Council."
In another tweet, Westerwelle said the results from a U.N. inspectors' visit to Syria "must be sped up."
Amid the debate over whether to strike Syria, U.S. authorities are tightening domestic security measures. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are warning of a higher risk of cyberattacks after months of disruptions by hackers known as the Syrian Electronic Army, and authorities say more attacks are likely.
Syria on 'maximum readiness'
Syria's prime minister appeared unfazed by the threat of foreign intervention.
"The Syrian Army's status is on maximum readiness and fingers are on the trigger to confront all challenges," Wael Nader al-Halqi said, according Syrian state-run TV.
Maria Saadeh, a member of Syria's parliament, told CNN on Sunday that she sees no justification for a U.S. strike on Syria.
"There is no legitimacy to make this attack," she said, accusing rebel groups of using chemical weapons and committing other crimes against humanity.
The Syrian government has denied that it used chemical weapons in the August 21 attack, saying that jihadists fighting with the rebels used them in an effort to turn global sentiments against the regime.
Syrian state media have been packed with critiques of the U.S. position since Obama's announcement Saturday. An editorial in the state-run Al-Thawra newspaper Sunday said that Obama had declared "the beginning of a historic American retreat."
Meanwhile, the opposition Syrian National Coalition issued a statement aimed at pushing U.S. lawmakers to take action.
"The Syrian National Coalition calls on the American congress to carry their historical responsibility towards the Syrian people," the opposition said in the statement, "and take the right decision to support the American government approach to stop the killing machine of the Syrian criminal regime."
Iran: U.S. military action in Syria would spark 'disaster'
Opinion: Why strikes in Syria are a bad idea
CNN's Yousuf Basil, Catherine Shoichet, Khushbu Shah, Evan Perez, Saad Abedine, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Tom Watkins, Dana Bash and Reza Sayah contributed to this report.
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The most popular player on any National Football League team is the back-up quarterback. He stands on the sideline with a baseball cap on and fans imagine how much better their teams would be if only that second string guy got a shot at running the offense.
The world isn't as kind to Lieutenant Governors. Most Oklahomans couldn't name the current Lt. Governor in Oklahoma even though he has served in that position for eight years and spent millions on a failed gubernatorial campaign.
Across America, the second highest position in government faces uneven treatment. Five states don't have a Lt. Governor. Two states allow their legislatures to select them. About half of the elected lieutenant governors run their own race while the other half are added to a ticket with the governor – much like the relationship between the president and vice president on the federal level.
Of those who run on a ticket with the governor, about half join the ticket before the primaries and the rest have separate primaries before a running mate is chosen.
The only thing they have in common is that most of the variances are regional.
Southern and western states tend to elect lieutenant governors separately. New Mexico, Wisconsin and Alaska are outliers, but the rest of the elections with a separate primary with a running mate occur in New England.
Those with running mates selected before primaries tend to be in the Midwest and across the northern United States.
Oklahomans currently elect their second in command separately, but a state question in November will give voters a chance to change that beginning in the 2026 election.
SQ798 would change the way Oklahoma elects its lieutenant governor. The state question would make sure the executive branch runs on one ticket, however, it doesn't say which method voters would use to select their leaders. That would be determined by the legislature in upcoming years.
It is strange to pass an outline with the promise to fill in the details later. However, even with that anomaly in mind, I can't understand why the state would waste the time and money on a Lt. Governor election when electing the entire executive branch in one vote has so many advantages.
The best reason to have gubernatorial candidates select a running mate is how instructive it is toward their mindset and character.
When Barack Obama decided not to select Hillary Clinton as a running mate it showed that he knew her baggage would be heavy to carry. Donald Trump beat her in 2016. It seems like Obama might have been right.
When Trump picked Mike Pence, it was an admission that he was not a member of the Religious Right but he would align himself with that voting bloc.
It worked.
Kevin Stitt is a newcomer to the Oklahoma political landscape. Wouldn't you like to see who he selected as a running mate? Would it be geography-based? He is strong in Tulsa. Would he select a running mate from Oklahoma City or maybe western Oklahoma? You would learn a lot about him and his decision-making processes.
The same is true for Mick Cornett. Would he pick a running mate from state government since he has been a city administrator? Would he select a Tulsan? I would love to know.
Lt. Governor Todd Lamb lost in part because he was seen as Mary Fallin's third term and she was recently revealed to be the least popular governor in the nation. Even Lamb's attempts to separate himself from her and her policies weren't enough to get him into the runoff.
Having both candidates on one ticket removes the likelihood that the executive branch will split on policy issues.
The second position in state government – like the vice president - is pretty light on day-to-day responsibility right now. That office is supposedly over tourism. I guess in Florida that would be great. In Oklahoma, it isn't exactly our primary driver of the economy.
Working for the governor, there could be key assignments on joint committees or negotiations where the lieutenant governor could have more value. As an independently elected position, there is a competition between them so the governor is less likely to use their lieutenant for any important assignments.
It seems obvious that electing the top two state officials on one ticket is the best option. I wish the legislature had fleshed out the skeletal outline of what that process would look like a little more before sending it to the voters, but any method is better than what we have now.


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