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If I had a dollar for every time I had a conversation with my friend about “Aaj kia Banaun?, mehman arey hein” (What should I cook today? I have company), I swear I’d be rolling down the hill made of money so fastttttt, none of you fellas would see me.
MENU PLANNING CAN BE DAUNTING!
Hosting guests can be a stressful experience for some and others might tell you how enjoyable they find entertaining guests and designing their spreads. If I am being completely honest, I think I am very much a part of the latter category. I absolutely enjoy planning for dinners, hosting guests and designing my own dinner or lunch menus from scratch. This sometimes might even take weeks to perfect. But I get it, my friends find it hard to come up with arrangements, and food ideas impromptu too. So I thought to myself, hmm maybe I can help out fellow hosts bringing their A game to the next event they host.
In this post, I shall talk about the different components of a basic food spread. Something that you can easily make with one day of prep or this might just be your weekend menu plan as well. Remember, a well designed menu isn’t only a list of delicious food items, it should also be covering all your basic nutritional requirements i.e. carbs, proteins, fiber and fats.
Ok, so lets get started shall we?
1. THE FILLING MAIN COURSE.
Ofcourse this one is mandatory and goes without saying. Your main course can either be 1 main dish that has both protein and carbs. (for e.g Shrimp Pasta or Chicken Biryani) Or it can be 2 dishes both supporting each other to make 1 main course. (Think Chinese fried rice and Chicken Manchurian.
This is the second most important addition to your table. A good salad compliments your Main course an also adds fibre to your meal. It is important to have a salad that works really well with your Main course. For instance, a cold macaroni salad will clash with an Alfredo pasta as the main course. However, it will go very well if your main dish is burger or steak.
and will not affect th e main course if excluded. It is important to note the difference between a SIDE and a SIDE-DISH here. The western countries refer to bread, potatoes, couscous or even rice as a side. A side is part of the main course where as a side dish is another dish altogether made to increase the food spread. Therefore a side dish must not be confused with a SIDE.
Ok so How many sauces or dips should you have?
My magic number here is 2. 2 sauces will not only give you the option to add 1 basic sauce and another complimentary sauce, but it also makes your spread look better and fuller. Plus it’s the cheapest way to add elements to your spread. Your second sauce can be as simple as ketchup, right out the bottle, or as sophisticated as a Veloute’ sauce. The selection is really flexible and quite frankly very easily tailored to your palate.
Bonus: If you are having kids over, you really can’t skip regular mayo and ketchup from your table now, can you?
Drinks are another you-already-know-this kind of an element.
Obviously water is a given. We are talking about the +1 that comes with water.
There is no right or wrong choice for what drink you choose to keep. You can keep whatever beverages you thinks your guests would prefer.
6. MY FIRST LOVE! DESSERTS.
I swear if it were up to me, this is allllllll I would cook and serve and put it on repeat till I die. Its a shame dessert only parties aren’t a thing (or are they?). Anyhow, 1 dessert is more than sufficient to end your lovely feast and tie up your event in a neat little bow. Choices for desserts again are endless. We’ll definitely talk about choosing the right dessert in future posts. For now know, that even a bowl of fresh cut up fruits or a store brought ice-cream can serve as dessert, in case you don’t have the time or energy to cook or prepare one from scratch. I mean I’d happily gobble down a bowl of cut up mangoes or dark chocolate ice-cream. Yum!!
Whatever you end up cooking, its always a good idea to plan ahead. This is the most basic kind of menu there is. We”ll cover more advance menus and options and how to work with them in upcoming posts.
So there you go, you have all your bases covered about how to design your menu. These elements are the bare minimum or the basic items that you should be aiming for when cooking for guests. Anything less than this might make your table look empty and may not be able to give your guests enough options to pick and chose from. Hey! You are already on the way to becoming the best host ever! Stay posted, I’m gonna be posting lots of sample menus and talking about how to manage your time when creating more difficult and advance menus.
What this post helpful? What kind of menu designs do you want to see? I would love to here from you! Let me know what more do you want me to post? Or a specific recipe you might want! Till next time!
p.s Can we create a movement for making dessert-only parties a thing? I mean! plz?
I agree desi desserts are harder to do plus i feel heavier sometimes as well.
Such brilliant tips – thank you so much for sharing! Loved discovering your blog recently!
You are very kind Nati 🙂 its at beginner phase but you just boosted my morale! thanku!!
Thats so gr8 Beth! 🙂 Thankyou for your feedback!

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Many people are interested in seeing their credit report and credit score. While credit agencies used to keep such information next to impossible to obtain, there are now a number of ways to get your credit report free by law.
Thanks to federal legislation, consumers can now get the credit report free by law at a single Web site. All three major credit reporting agencies, Equifax, TransUnion and Experian, are now required to give consumers access to their credit reports free by law once a year. By going to annualcreditreport.com, consumers can see what their credit report holds. For each agency, a consumer’s credit report and credit score can be different, so receiving all three is important to make sure your credit has not been adversely affected in a way that was picked up by one credit agency and missed by others.
For those who do not like using the Internet for such transactions, there are other ways to see their credit report free by law. It can also be obtained by telephone by dialing a toll-free number. If the consumer calls 1-877-322-8228, they can receive the same credit reports they would receive online. Another method is to obtain it by mail. If the consumer contacts the Federal Trade Commission, they can obtain an Annual Credit Report Request brochure, which they can fill out and mail to Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA. 30348-5281. The process will end in receipt of the same credit report and credit score, but will take several weeks to receive.
There are a number of other sites or companies that offer other methods of how to get your credit report free(but not by law), but many are not telling the complete story. Many companies that offer their service as a way how to get free credit report neglect to mention that they will only allow the consumer to receive one of the three credit reports for free, and access to the others will cost them a fee. Others allow access to the credit report and credit score for all three agencies only after the consumer signs up for a “credit monitoring” service, which can cost $80 or more a year.
I will give you a neat idea about a mechanical keyboard and what is the difference with a regular keyboard that you have used already.
Thank you teen analyst for this post on Credit Report Free Law. Thanks to federal legislation, consumers can now get the credit report free by law at a single Web site. Isn't it great? The legislation is doing great, hope they keep it up.
It is something that you might be able to do if you had some more help to complete it properly. Without it some people have reported that it is impossible to get it.

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A big shout out to The Great Escape festival and BBC Horizons for having our boys Dan Bettridge and Vince James on the South Coast for the 2017 edition of TGE.
Vince and Dan played Latest Music Bar, Brighton, on Thursday 18th for Horizons’ Great Escape showcase, followed by two stellar sets at Jubilee Square on Saturday 20th, after a surprise performance by Rag ‘N’ Bone Man.
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When I order an Unlock Code for my Samsung SM-J100H/DD, what will I receive?
With all Samsung SM-J100H/DD Unlocking Code orders we usually deliver a complete set of unlocking codes. Most of the time you just need the Network Code (NCK) but when needed you'll also receive Unfreeze Code, Reset Key, or Service Provide Code. In the same email that includes your unlock code(s), you will also receive complete instructions on how to use it. Usually, you just insert the SIM card in the phone you want to use and the phone will prompt you for the unlock code. In case you need any assistance, our customer support is always there to answer any questions you might have. We will get back to you within less than 12 Hours from Monday to Friday.
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100x more comfortable than air suspension in my opinion. This is my third coilover purchase from BC and I could not be more happy with the ride quality and price!
I did not adjust the coils when I first put them on. Let me say is wow. The car was On the ground. I had to extend them about 2 inches just to turn the wheel with out rubbing. I started off On neck breaker setting, well that's what I call the firm setting. A definite race car suspension feel. I now have them turned down about half way. Rides smoother then my orange konis and Ford racing springs. No noise. Turn them down more and they feel like your riding on air. Pretty awesome.

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During my pregnancy I had cravings for sweets, specially blackforest cake, krispy kremes and chocolates. I remember clearly, once we had gone for baby clothes’ shopping; we didn’t buy anything because I was getting too exhausted and I just ended up buying only krispy kremes from the mall and returning home.
There was a small shop in the hospital which had all snacks like chips, biscuits, chocolates and also donuts. I had a sweet ritual. I used to always buy something from there on my way back to home. I followed this ritual religiously during all my pregnancy visits. Baby arrived and I didn’t need to visit that hospital after his birth, alhumdulillah.
It was after a long gap of 13 months that I visited the same hospital again.
When I was returning, I bought some donuts and I was happily carrying them remembering the sweet memories associated with them. I was eagerly looking forward to eating them as I had not eaten doughnuts after my pregnancy. I was carrying a bag of doughnuts and my purse while my dad was walking ahead of me. He was way ahead of me actually.
It was night time and a woman was following me, begging me for money. I get scared when I am chased. I could have given her the money but I decided to give her the donuts instead. I quickly gave her and rushed towards my dad. We returned home, forgot about the donuts and went to sleep.
The next day, my husband had gone for Eid shopping. He got krispy kremes on his way back. I had not mentioned the previous day’s incident to him. SubhanAllah! I had not eaten krispy kremes after my pregnancy. And I had been missing them for some time.
Indeed, when you give for the sake of Allah from what you love, Allah replaces it with something much better.
MashAllah. This is inspiring. May we all learn to give for the sake of Allah.
krispy kreme donuts are the best!

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I have been with Park Dental since 1994. I enjoy all facets of general dentistry, but have a particularly keen interest in pediatric dentistry. When I’m away from the practice, I spend most of my time with my husband, 3 boys and Goldendoodle. My hobbies include running, hiking, traveling, and gardening.
Wouldn't go anywhere else, they are all so competent.
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all of the staff were so considerate. Sweet, and kind to my toddler for her first dentist visit. They made the entire experience very friendly and non- scary for a small child.
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The only suggestion I would have is to give more information. I was told that I have a cavity between the premolars. I wished the doctor would hand me a mirror and say you have a cavity between your premolars, these 2 teeth here. As you should be doing between all your teeth, a good way to avoid getting cavities between these molars would be to floss X times a day. (something to this affect). I'm a visual learner, so having a visual would help me to follow through with a plan for my own care.
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Dr. Merritt has taken excellent care of me and my family. I have not always been available to do some of the extensive work due to my schedule. However, it is always addressed in a very tactful manner during my cleaning appointments and we eventually get the work done when I have the time. I am especially happy with the crowns Dr. Merritt placed on my front and very visible teeth a few years ago.
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I have great confidence in her.
Very helpful in explaining everything and addressing my concerns/questions.
Dr. Merritt is very caring. I relate and trust her advice. Thank You!!!
Not to worry...Amy is an EXCELENT dentist by any unit of measure, but due to the pressure of modern dentistry, time is of the essence, and she manages it admirably. We have no problems worthy of the mention.
Dr. Merrit is the best dentist I've ever had.
don't forget the NICENESS factor. Everyone is (was?) very very nice and talkative and comfortable.
I have been seeing Dr. Amy merit for years and truly appreciate the work she's done for me. Two or three years ago she placed crowns on my front teeth and they still look absolutely beautiful today. she knew I was very concerned because this is the front of my face and smile and she worked hard to ensure the shape and color match my other teeth perfectly. I have total confidence in her work and I'm a bit of a perfectionist.
I get headaches easily and have TMJ Disorder ; the staff does a good job to minimize the discomfort.
Dr. Merritt seemed rushed. She quickly referred me to a edina specialist.
Have been with Dr. Merritt for 20+ years as she is exemplary at all the above!
Dr. Merritt always gives me options and honors my situation as far as decisions for treatment.
Amy Merritt did a great job reviewing my situation and discussing options. I have a lot of confidence and trust in her and would absolutely recommend her to others.
Dr. Merritt is an amazing dentist. She is kind, intelligent, caring, and respectful.
I appreciated the phone call. I was so convinced that it was something more serious.
Dr. Amy Merritt is very thoughtful and considerate and never seems to be in a hurry.
I felt like what was best for me was the priority in her guidance.
Dr. Merritt is fantastic. She is always calm, caring and thorough in her exams. I have complete confidence in her.
Amy L. Merritt, DDS is excellent in care, professionalism and empathy. Highly appreciate her care and skill.
I'm impressed by the care of both doctors I saw. I understand that my situation was not easy to analyze, and I really was impressed by the time and care taken. It was a valuable educational experience for me, and that is unusual, from my experience. I think I'm better able to assume responsibility for my own dental health because of the clear and concise explanation of what is (probably) causing the problem. I need another category for this: It would be "Excellent."


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The bombing of Iran will take place before the United States Presidential election in November. When President Clinton was in trouble, he bombed Iraq and as a "war President" he got out of trouble. President Obama is in trouble. He is behind in the polls and he needs to be seen as standing strong for United States and Israel. I have little doubt that means bombing Iran.
Dennis Pashe and myself will be going into Tehran tomorrow for a week. This war will cost more than Iranian lives. It is economic suicide for the United States and Canada. Pashe and I know our lives are at risk. In order for the indigenous people of Canada to break the Indian Act sanctions imposed upon on our communities, we must reach out to the world. If our Chief won't then our youth must travel the world and seek solutions outside the sphere of influence of the immigrants. The immigrants came to our lands and now impose an artificial poverty upon us.
As I stated many times, Steven Harper is not the problem, we are. As long as we live in fear, we will not break out of the prison we live in. The Chiefs will not contain the anger of the people for long. Your government cannot maintain the 60 to 90% unemployment in First Nations forever without serious consequences to the Canadian and American economy. It is foolish for your government to continue to impose the 1876 Canadian Indian Act upon the indigenous people.
Now following a report RT published last week concerning classified footage of Iranian facilities believed to be handed over to American intelligence from a defected member of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad entourage, the US may finally be ready to give in to Israeli pressure and strike Iran.
The United States and Israel are already involved in discussions over how they could soon conduct a joint surgical strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, a source close to the talks tells Foreign Policy magazine.
After months of urging from Israeli authorities for the US to intervene in a rumored Iranian plan to procure a nuke, a source speaking on condition of anonymity tells Foreign Policy’s David Rothkopf that the two allies have come close to signing off on an attack against Iran.
Although no plan of action has been set in stone yet, the source says the attack will likely be from the sky and consist of drone strikes and bomber jets for only “a couple of hours” at best but would not require more than “a day or two” of action.
But while the US has not officially signed onto the strike, the source reports, American involvement would be absolutely necessary in order to effectively take out the structures where Iranian scientists are assumed to be attempting to procure a nuclear warhead.
Israel has long attested that Iranian officials are enriching nuclear materials to be used with volatile warheads, despite longstanding claims from Iran that any program they are operating exists for peaceful purposes only. Hostilities between Israel and their neighboring foe have only worsened as of late, prompting Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to insist that America draw “red lines before Iran,” and demand that the US offer them an ultimatum before time runs out. Last month US President Barack Obama dismissed Israel’s warnings against an escalating nuclear threat, though, saying he understand their concerns over what damage Iran could do with a nuclear weapon, but that he would continue to “block out any noise” from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he insists on American intervention.
If the rumored plan of attack is put into action, the source says, the strike is expected to set back the nation’s nuclear program “many years,” and doing so without civilian casualties. The end result, however, could be one immensely beneficial to America, specifically its holdings in the Middle East where the country has long expressed a vested interested.
Should US provide power to strike Iran, the source says, the attack would have a long-term effect in the region, but particularly on America’s investments there. The strike, says the source, would be “transformative,” – "saving Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, reanimating the peace process, securing the (Persian) Gulf, sending an unequivocal message to Russia and China, and assuring American ascendancy in the region for a decade to come."
Should Israel strike Iran without the direct aid of the US, however, America would not necessarily be in the clear. Although President Obama has advocated for a peaceful resolution to Israeli/Iranian disputes, Iran’s officials have suggested that they have no problem with striking the US if their allies make the first move.
Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard told reporters last month that his country “will definitely be at war with American bases should a war break out,” explaining that "There will be no neutral country in the region," and, "To us, these bases are equal to US soil."
The Iranian cameraman assigned to document President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s recent trip to the UN has defected, and new reports claim that with his exit he has handed the US a trove of never-before-seen footage of his homeland’s nuclear facilities.
Hassan Golkhanban, a journalist for the Iranian News Network, was among the 140-people that accompanied President Ahmadinejad to the United Nations headquarters in New York last week. Unlike the rest of the Iran head’s entourage, however, the videographer vanished before returning home and has since asked the US State Department to grant him political asylum.
Now Israel’s Debka news agency reports that with his application for asylum, Golkhanban has made good with America’s request for information on a rumored nuclear warhead program being ramped up overseas.
On their part, Iran has not yet commented on either Golkhanban’s defection or the rumored footage reported to have since been delivered to American authorities, but his lawyer confirms that the cameraman has indeed cut ties with Ahmadinejad.
“He was being threatened because of what he thought would happen when he went back,” New York-based attorney Paul O’Dwyer tells Jewish News One in a sit-down interview this week.
The United States has been eager to get to the bottom of Iran’s nuclear program, a project that Ahmadinejad attests is for peaceful purposes. If Debka’s report checks out, however, US intelligence may finally be able to hold Iran accountable for proved attempts towards procuring a nuke.
“That is why a coalition of countries is holding the Iranian government accountable. And that is why the United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon,” President Obama told his audience.

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With close to 400 different styles of lugs in stock, Quick Cable has made it easier to find what you need. Find lugs based on gauge size, style, hole size and angle. Streamline your search by picking attribute(s) from the drop down menus below.
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VMware provides some key technologies that allow organizations to virtualize both server and desktop resources. Virtualization is a technology that can be used to level the playing field between web browser based applications and traditional Windows applications. Listen to the podcasts provided to learn more about virtualization.
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Georgetown’s Louis Michael Seidman, author of On Constitutional Disobedience has an NYT op-ed (noted in the comments to Orin’s open thread) calling for ignoring the Constitution — or at least those parts that he does not like.
As the nation teeters at the edge of fiscal chaos, observers are reaching the conclusion that the American system of government is broken. But almost no one blames the culprit: our insistence on obedience to the Constitution, with all its archaic, idiosyncratic and downright evil provisions. . . .
Our obsession with the Constitution has saddled us with a dysfunctional political system, kept us from debating the merits of divisive issues and inflamed our public discourse. Instead of arguing about what is to be done, we argue about what James Madison might have wanted done 225 years ago. . . .
As commenters in the open thread have already noted, the Constitution itself provides for its own revision to cure deficiencies: Article V. This amendment process has allowed for dramatic changes to the document, from the Bill of Rights and the Civil War Amendments to women’s suffrage and changes to election procedures.
Seidman cites what he characterizes as a proud history of “constitutional disobedience” to suggest that ignoring the document would be all to the good, suggesting that the country would be better off if political disputes about everything from budgetary policy to military conflict were merely debated on the policy merits. Yet Seidman conspicuously ignores the various policy measures throughout our nation’s history that would have remained the law of the land were it not for the Constitution, including numerous restrictions on the freedom of speech and the detention policies struck down by the Court in Boumediene.
Of course the constitution doesn’t settle all questions, and wouldn’t even if everyone accepted the same approach to constitutional interpretation. Our understanding of the Constitution changes over time, even if the document itself does not (other than when we amend it). Seidman is correct that a constitutional order such as ours depends upon “entrenched institutions and habits of thought and . . . the sense that we are one nation and must work out our differences.” But that does not mean that the Constitution itself serves no role, or that lessening constitutional constraints on government action is desirable or beneficial. The Constitution is not perfect — far from it. But Seidman’s op-ed does not convince me we’d be better off to disregard it.

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I doubt i'd ever get this kinda feeling if i were to be somewhere else. I don't quite remember the last time i feel like i belong somewhere. Oh yes, the last three years of school.
I love it here. I love being in Lendu. I often miss Lendu and my friends here. Vividly describing how much i love it here is not an easy thing. This place feels like home and i'm already halfway through. Yes, it is a long way to go, but i can't imagine how it'd be like after diploma.
I'm blessed to have this kind of people around. The kind of people who would help me through whatever BS that i need to penetrate. The kind of people who would teach me how to be independent and clean up my mess the nice way. Through thick and thin, through high and low. I pray to the Creator to protect and defend this friendship and let it last forever.
This course. Weeks upon weeks, months upon months, years upon years have i wondered how on earth did i end up with this course. Mass communication. Can you see how International Relations is far from intertwining with Mass Communication? I think i'm starting to see it now. If i were to take International Relations, i wouldn't be going to have this much fun. Photography and videography were my thing. Still are. I'm in my fourth semester and last semester, Alhamdulillah, my friends and i had successfully produced a short film. In two weeks, i will be submitting my first stop motion video. On a different aspect, I was my class' overall best speaker in my first semester. In my third semester, my team went to BERNAMA to hold an interview with its Senior Corporate Communication Officer for my Public Relations department. In this semester, we went to Utusan Malaysia for another interview for our Publishing subject.
Man, never have i thought that diploma would be this much fun. I never want this to end. Now can you understand why i keep promoting UiTM's Mass Communication to people? This is just too good to be true. Look, it's only my fourth semester and i'm already talking like i'm graduating soon.
Expect more of this kind of posts when i'm graduating! Love.

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Samsung Electronics has filed a request for international arbitration against Sharp and two other panel makers over their decision to stop supplies to the South Korean company.
In a statement, Japanese electronics trading house Kuroda Electric said Samsung filed the request for ICC (International Chamber of Commerce ) arbitration in New York seeking $429 million.
Sharp, taken over by Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., said in December it would stop supplying LCD panels to the world's largest TV maker Samsung.
Samsung, which receives an average of 4 to 5 million LCD panels every year from Sharp, has been in negotiation with other LCD suppliers such as LG Display to reduce any impact on its business.


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Hannah was like so many small businesses.
She was struggling with her lead generation.
No Lead Gen was resulting in no new money in the bank.
Hannah is medical herbalist which means she’s highly trained in the same diagnostic skills as a GP and also in plant medicine and uses those skills to prescribe herbs to ease people’s medical ailments.
Despite being an awesome Medical Herbalist Hannah’s flow of clients had run dry.
Hannah had tried everything that had worked before.
She was out networking, posting on social media, doing free talks and following up the leads she had, but it simply wasn’t converting into cash in the bank.
Most people adopt what one of my client’s refer to as the “Ostrich Strategy” and stick their head in the sand!
It doesn’t take a genius to work out that isn’t a successful strategy.
All it does is let things get worse which is never beneficial.
Hannah had heard me speak at an event about 18 months ago and had been on my list ever since.
She had seen my marketing about my Discovery Days but had felt the time wasn’t right.
But when she saw it in January she was tempted to attend.
But she got in her own way!
Hannah was worried about taking a whole day out of her business.
She was concerned that it was a pointless exercise as she wouldn’t be able to afford to sign-up with me.
And then there was the travelling as the event wasn’t local to her.
But she stepped up and booked in.
And then signed-up to work with me at the Discovery Day.
Hannah immersed herself in my advice and fully committed to implementing.
We revamped her messaging, her marketing, her pricing structure and her sales conversations.
Her best month in 6 months!
She made back her investment in my services in just 1 month. Yep. One month.
It comes down to several different things….
It wasn’t just one area that needed improving.
A Marketing expert would have improved her messaging and marketing but not her pricing/packaging or sales technique.
A sales trainer wouldn’t have improved her messaging, marketing or pricing.
Because I work across the full range of areas required to grow a sustainable business I optimise all of them for you delivering a more significant result.
Hannah listened and implemented straightaway. Hannah trusted me and committed herself to following through.
She’s now reaping the rewards!
Here’s Hannah’s story in her own (brief!) words.
If you need to improve your business results then act now. By delaying all you are doing is pushing back the point at which you’ll make more money and that doesn’t help anyone.
Get out of your own way and book your place today.
It’ll land in my personal inbox, I’ll answer it and help you understand if attending a Discovery Day is the right option for you.
I am interested in your Discovery DAY but unable to attend in March as I am away on holiday please let me know when your next recovery day will be.
We’d love to have you attend as my approaches have worked incredibly well in the wellness sector so I’m very confident they would for you too.
We have a Discovery Day on Tuesday 9th April.


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Online player registrations are open!
A new registration system is in place this year. Instructions for how to use the new online system will be under our REGISTRATIONS tab.
We are still looking for players in all of our Junior teams. Bring along a friend to try it out!

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Crazy Machines: Golden Gears | Steam | Opium Pulses - Cheap Prices, Great Service.
In this "Rube-Goldberg" style puzzle game, experiment and build your wacky contraptions with physics action like never before! Experience dazzling visuals of explosives, fire, and true to life physics behavior when you put the experiment into motion!
Including the Level Editor and Community for Crazy Machines Golden Gears!
Are you a creator or do you just want to puzzle?
The level editor allows players to take control and put their minds to work! Build and create puzzles! Make videos, take screenshots and create crazy art to share with the community! Anyone can download your creations, play & rate them! Enjoy spectacular visuals, sharp shaders, textures, and backgrounds as the action unfolds!
Cross Platform play allows you to share puzzles across various platforms.
How do you get the Professor's Wind-Up Mouse to the other side of the room? Open the inventory, choose your parts and put your thinking cap on! With over 60 different Parts in your inventory, each puzzle can be solved in your own unique way. Lasers, Nitros, Dynamite, and Explosives can be used to cause constructive damage. Tie objects with Balloons or Weights for a rise or fall. Activate the Mouse or Truck to push and pull your objects to their destination. The possibilities are endless!
Note: The power cord is part of the item. For electric powered devices, tap on the power cord and then tap on the power outlet to connect the item to a power source.
Build and solve experiments with over 60 different Parts.
Retry 3 solved challenges and improve their results.
Run a self-constructed level with a successful level end.
Retry a solved challenge 10 times - each time.
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The Europe-centred innovation platform for the fiber industry and the downstream manufacturing stages is to serve as a generator of ideas and the basis for networking. This is borne out by the growing number of both participants and the countries they represent. More than 700 participants from over 35 nations make use of the congress to learn more about the most recent innovations in the global fiber industry.
The next 58th Dornbirn-GFC event will be held from 11th till 13th of September 2019.
Join the event and get your own personal know-how advantage.

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Do more with scans. Use the free Adobe Scan app and a free Adobe Document Cloud account to automatically upload, store, share and access your scanned files online. Subscribers to Acrobat DC can also edit and organize documents, collect signatures and much more. Scan on your phone and upload to Document Cloud to edit on your laptop, then continue working with the document on your tablet. And take advantage of new mobile functionality in Adobe Sign to automatically sign and send documents from any device.
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Nina talks about her first job at DQ for a dollar an hour, why words are powerful, incremental change and why she challenged and then conquered the climb up Kilimanjaro.
Nina is a popular Toronto-based international keynoter, workshop facilitator, speaker’s coach and bestselling author of Getting Passion Out of Your Profession. Dubbed by the National Post as, “One of Canada’s leading motivational speakers”, she is in-demand with audiences from a diversity of associations, professions and industries, in both the public and private sectors. Hailing originally from Corporate Learning and Organizational Development, Nina offers over 20 years of professional speaker experience and exudes that magical blend of information and inspiration, served up with high-energy and a relaxed authenticity that appeals to both genders, all generations and the whole spectrum of the corporate landscape, from senior management to frontline staff. A conference planner’s delight, indeed! A recurring “Guru Gab” host for Biz TV and periodic Expert Advisor on workplace issues to Canada’s leading newspaper, The Globe and Mail, she is also a former professional figure skater; and with new wisdom gleaned from her recent summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro–the world’s tallest free-standing mountain–Nina regularly brings audiences to their feet with her engaging, humourous, pertinent and thought-provoking messages. Nina’s next book is due for release in the spring of 2014 and is entitled: “Time to Creep, A Time to Soar: Lessons learned for work and life from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro”.


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Pagely is a distributed, location-independent company. We have employees around the globe, and while a chunk of our folks are in the Phoenix area, the majority live and work elsewhere.
It’s an amazing gift to be able to do your job from anywhere in the world. I chose to embrace the idea and take it to the extreme, working from 4 continents, 14 countries and 46 cities around the world over the past year.
And I’ve included links to all the apps, products and sites I mentioned in the talk below.
Every situation is unique, but this foreign, nomadic remote working arrangement has worked particularly well in my situation. My monthly sales numbers are up 44% on average during my time abroad 70% year-over-year measured at the end of the program. The experience has yielded creative inspiration that enabled me to develop two game-changing systems for Pagely, and I’ve found a rejuvenated social life from the camaraderie of the folks traveling on this year-long adventure. Ultimately it’s been a sabbatical of sorts, but paradoxically, I’ve delivered some of my most valuable, productive work for our company.
I believe we’ll see this type of arrangement become more commonplace over time, in the same way that exchange programs in universities are now the norm rather than the exception. The win-win benefits for employees and employers alike are compelling. Programs like Remote Year (the one I’m currently on) are essentially nomadic working as a service, and make this type of working global adventure feasible.
I hope that by sharing the experiences and lessons above I can inspire people who are considering taking the leap to go for it. It’s hands-down the single best decision I’ve made in recent memory. You can read more about my experience in the feature that Remote Year recently ran. Feel free to ask any questions you have in the comments below. And if you want to work with the Pagely family, we’re hiring.
UPDATE 1/1/18: I’ve gotten a number of inquiries on this subject since doing this talk and post and ended up creating this eCourse as a 14-day self-guided tutorial on everything involved in how to become a digital nomad. Hopefully you find this useful.
UPDATE 7/24/18: I’ve also launched a podcast aptly named Nomad Podcast that exposes conversations with nomads, founders and domain experts to demystify the art of location-independent work. Enjoy!
Just watched your incredible talk at the Pressnomics Conference last week in Tempe. So proud of you guy! Keep on keepin’ on.
Deryk, hey unfortunately no. I’m now in Cordoba Argentina. I never made it to Sacred Valley but we were really close and I heard great things about it. Enjoy Cusco!
Great share Sean. Very inspiring! Keep on doing amazing things, pushing the envelope and being present (in the moment).


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Amaltas International Hotel Indore is 12 kms. from Airport; 3 kms. from Railway Station; 3 kms. from Bus Stand.
Facilities in Room: Standard Non AC : Cable TV, Direct Phone, Attbath, Double Bed.
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Anthony David Ghiossi, age 49, passed away on June 10th, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Well-known for his work as a building official, Anthony worked for the Cities of Palo Alto, Los Gatos, and Mountain View for over 25 years. He was actively involved in the Peninsula Chapter of the International Code Council where he served as Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, President, and Past President. His work on the ICC board was a source of constant pride. Anthony was born in Fort Bragg, California on August 27, 1964. He graduated from Fort Bragg High School in 1984 and from San Jose State in engineering technology in 1990, where he was active in Theta Chi fraternity. He started his career in the building industry shortly thereafter. Anthony married Deirdre Boyle, in 2003 and soon after learned the joys of parenthood with the birth of his sons Caden (2005) and Shane (2008).
Throughout his years on the board, he initiated changes that influence our Chapter today. His energy and enthusiasm helped encourage Chapter participation that continues today. One of Anthony’s many strengths was his leadership. In 2011, while he was President, our Education Committee lost one its key members to retirement and Anthony took that committee under his wing and helped to build an even stronger Education Committee today. He reached out to our Tri Chapter organizations – the East Bay and Monterey Bay Chapters – to initiate changes that resulted in the Tri Chapter Education Committee we have today.
Amal passed away in January 2014 while visiting Kolkata, India. Amal served the ICC Peninsula Chapter from 2000 to 2003, advancing through the officer ranks during this time period. He was relatively low key but considered a hard worker behind the scenes. He was recognized for his professionalism and dedication to the building safety industry.
Amal worked for the City of San Jose close to 30 years for the Public Works and Building Department. He started as a plan check engineer and retired as a building official. Following his retirement from the City of San Jose in 2004, he assumed responsibility as building official with the City of Simi Valley. He retired from Simi Valley in 2010 and moved back to San Jose.

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Customer satisfaction is the bread and butter of every customer service team. We all want to make our customers happy, and satisfaction becomes both the reason we show up to work and barometer by which we measure our success. Every interaction offers a business the chance to leave a customer feeling good, helping to build a relationship for the longer term. Yet some customer interactions have a mercurial quality and end up in a different place than they began. If you knew what direction customer interactions were heading, you’d be better-equipped to handle them successfully, able to deploy specific tools and resources to ensure a positive outcome.
In a recent report, Aphrodite Brinsmead, Ovum’s Principal Analyst, Customer Engagement, notes that while companies employ many different metrics to gauge customer satisfaction—from task-resolution rates to callback rates—these metrics are typically reviewed after the fact and can’t help an agent avoid a difficult customer encounter before it happens.
By applying machine learning and predictive analytics, companies can automate simple tasks, such as answering frequently asked questions, and revolutionize the way they provide customer support.
The more expedient a resolution, the more satisfied customers are with your business. It’s a service and satisfaction cycle that has a real and measurable impact on a company’s bottom line.
Zendesk’s Satisfaction Prediction tool offers companies flexibility and customization as they seek to solve their own unique customer service challenges. Based on a “satisfaction prediction” score assigned to each interaction, businesses can choose which messages to prioritize and can devote more time and resources to solving the most challenging issues. It’s like handing a crystal ball to every customer service agent on your team.
For example, by flagging negative satisfaction ratings as a predictor of high-risk customers, Pinterest can now mobilize customer service agents to proactively fix problems. Before machine learning tools, agent time was spent first discovering problems, then trying to solve them.
Zendesk also uses machine learning to provide automatic answers to common customer service queries, empowering customers to self-serve. Studies show that a high percentage of today’s consumers actually prefer to solve their own problem. By using built-in tools for real-time customer feedback, companies can continually refine their self-serve process, offering faster and more accurate information. Even small companies without a huge data set can turn what they know about their customers into a better experience.
In the future, as consumer products continue to interact with the Internet, digital channels will pump in even more data. Aided by machine learning, customer service centers will be in a position to analyze this data and react to a problem before the customer is even aware of the issue—truly an innovative step forward for companies focused on customer service.
Interested in hearing more about how machine learning is changing customer service? Watch Zendesk’s How Businesses use Machine Learning for Customer Experience webinar.

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Overall student satisfaction of 96 percent. Average time to a bachelor’s degree of 2.5 years. Eighty-seven percent employment rate in field of degree. These are just a few of the impressive statistics you’ll find in Western Governors University’s annual report—and just a few of the reasons the online university is the higher education provider of choice of more than 90,000 students nationwide.
RewardExpert spoke with Bob Collins, WGU’s vice president of financial aid, about the nonprofit university’s history, competency-based education model, and new scholarship that is making online degree attainment even more affordable.
Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, Western Governors University was inspired by the mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education by providing a way for individuals to learn independent of time or place.
What enables the average WGU student to earn his or her degree in only 2.5 years? Collins says the university’s competency-based education model (or CBE) is the key.
This means that students draw upon their prior experience and knowledge to move quickly through material in which they are already competent.
The learning objectives for each course are reviewed and approved by WGU’s accrediting agency and are based on what employers need employees to know in order to competently fill jobs.
Western Governors University students can choose from bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the College of Business, Teachers College, College of Information Technology, or College of Health Professions.
Each term—or semester—is six months in length, and programs begin on the first day of each month.
Tuition for each term is about $3,000. Students complete a minimum of 12 competency units per term and can add additional units at no further cost if they have time to do so.
“This subscription model motivates and provides an incentive for students to accelerate their time to degree completion,” Collins said. He also noted that tuition includes all of the electronic learning materials students need to complete their courses.
This year, WGU decided to give out $200,000 in New Year, New You scholarships in addition to the other scholarship programs and financial aid packages regularly available to new students.
To be eligible for the New Year, New You scholarship, students must complete an application for admission, scholarship application, and free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) by March 31, 2018.
The scholarship is competitive, and WGU will choose the recipients based on academic record, financial need, readiness for online study, current competency, and other considerations.
Collins added that earning a degree from WGU can generate pretty amazing results.


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When you’re working with heavy machinery, equipment, or chemicals, it is critical that you protect your hands, eyes, and limbs. The same holds true if you work in the sandblasting industry. Regardless of your role, personal protective equipment such as sandblasting gloves are a vital part of workplace or job site safety. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)) requires sandblasting gloves for certain sandblasting industry types. Even if they are not mandatory for your role, it is a good idea to protect your hands at all times.
Sandblasting relies on the use of abrasive materials and compressed water or air to clean or remove substances from a surface. Whether you are a veteran or newcomer to this industry, think about the impact of high-pressure water and an abrasive material such as silica or coal slag on your skin. Even if your company uses less toxic blasting materials like baking soda, walnut shells, or ground corn cobs, you should still protect your hands with sandblasting gloves. Think of it this way: sandblasting is the process of shooting millions of tiny beads or pellets or material at a high rate of speed. The “sand” is propelled at such a high rate that the surface material is blasted right off. Imagine what millions of fragments of glass or sand can do to exposed skin.
OSHA recommends that you wear leather sandblasting gloves that protect the entire forearm for maximum protection, however, depending on the operation, heavy duty rubber gloves may work just as well. There are pros and cons to each material. It is a good idea to research the best material for your industry. Sandblasting gloves are available in neoprene, natural rubber, latex rubber, Naugahyde. or ranchide. Some gloves are made from a combination of materials. For instance, you may find a neoprene glove with a Naugahyde upper. The important thing to consider is how well your gloves will hold up to the rigors of the job.
Another important consideration is the fit of your gloves. You certainly don’t want to invest in a great pair of gloves only to find that they don’t fit in your cabinet. Typically gloves are sized by the length of your arm and the diameter of the cabinet hole. Look for a large selection of sizes and materials to choose from. Some gloves are cloth lined to aid in eliminating perspiration. Some gloves have ridges or bumps on the fingertips to help you grasp and manipulate parts or your equipment. Ultimately, selecting the best protection depends on the nature of your job and the type of abrasive material used in your operation.
The best thing to do when selecting your sandblasting gloves is to check with your employer. Take it a step further and look at OSHA recommendations for the type of material and industry you are working in. Select the best pair that your budget allows, however, don’t scrimp on your safety.


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Travertine floor polishing requires a different expertise than polishing a marble floor.
While marble is limestone changed under extreme heat and pressure and very hard, travertine is a soft sedimentary stone formed in mineral springs. The stone has large pores and fissures where water used to run through the stone. These may be filled or unfilled depending on the style of the travertine floor. Most are filled with either grout or an epoxy filler. This creates the most visibly differences between a travertine floor and a marble floor. These fill areas can look different then the natural stone and may be distantly visible after polishing. This is a nature of this stone and should be expected.
To restore an even consistent luster back to the floor, the travertine needs to be cleaned and polished with a travertine polishing compound. Travertine is a soft stone that responds very well to polishing powders. Small scratches and light etches can be removed from a travertine tile using an oxalic acid or Italian 5X powder polish. Medium or heavy scratches would require honing before polishing.
Most polishing powders or pastes use a combination of oxalic acid and aluminum oxide to clean and polish bymelting the edges from the small honing scratches on the floor. The oxalic acid is also a very effective grout cleaner. Before we start the travertine floor polishing we evaluate the surroundings for any delicate areas. Delicate areas are protected with a combination of delicate blue tape, plastic wrap, and duct tape.
Very sensitive areas get a layer of delicate surface blue tape covered by duct tape to provide abrasion protection and water resistance. By using Tampico polishing brushes we keep any abrasive edges away from the wall. It just gets brushed with soft brushes. This allows us to get right to the edge safely. After the area is properly protected, we apply the travertine polishing paste to the floor and work it into a slurry with a 175rpm polishing machine with a Tampico polishing brush.
he floor is mopped repeatedly to remove all the polishing paste and dirt from the floor before sealing. The floor is sealed with a penetrating sealer that soaks into the stone and changes the chemistry so that water doesn’t soak into the stone. This helps keep the stone clean and protects from stains soaking into the stone.
Sealing doesn’t provide protection from acid etching. Acids dissolve some travertine floors and leave marks in the surface that need to be polished away. Always use care when using acids or acidic foods around a stone floor. Travertine floors can develop open pores or holes as it ages. These are from the fissures in the stone that were filled breaking down. Depending on the size of the holes they can be filled with either an un-sanded grout or an epoxy. Grout fills are used on small holes and are much cheaper than epoxy patches. Large holes get filled with a color matched epoxy that fills the hole and then gets ground flush with the stone.
After powder polishing, cleaning, patching, and sealing the floor we remove our protective coverings and clean the floor and surrounding areas of any polishing residues and wipe down the baseboards and trim work. The floors are repeatedly dry mopped with microfiber mops before being crystalized. The last step is to go over the floor with a 175rpm polishing machine with a steel wool pad to spray buff the travertine floor with a crystallizer. The crystallizer causes the stone to get harder and closes up the pores of the travertine. This gives the floor more shine and makes it easier to clean. After you have had your travertine polished we recommend you use a microfiber mop system to keep it clean. Microfiber cleaning technology works in two ways. Used dry they create a natural static cling that holds dirt and hair in the cloth. When used wet the microfibers cut and lift grease and oils using their minute triangular shaped fibers.


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I hope this makes the Scottish Government see sense. This will result in all teachers on the main grade scale receiving at least a 5 per cent increase, with some teachers receiving up to 11 per cent in one year, in conjunction with annual progression. Teachers are allocated to one of five local authorities of their choosing. The First Minister, indeed, has asked to be judged on her record in closing the attainment gap and improving standards across the board. Are standards up or down? It would, after all, be the biggest action of its kind since Margaret Thatcher was in , and it is important to do these things properly. Despite this, councils have prioritised investing in the region of £350m into the pay award this year to make sure that all local government workers including teachers receive a fair pay award of 3%, which is as good as other parts of the public sector. The Scottish Government, meanwhile, continues to insist it is putting money where it is needed and the policy is paying off.
There have been comparisons with offers to other public sector workers. Due to essential database maintenance AdviceLine telephone system will be closed from Thursday 6th December at 5pm until Tuesday 11th December. We have raised funding for trainee teachers to increase teacher training numbers and run specific campaigns to encourage people to consider teaching as a profession. For example, encouraging employers to allow employees to retrain while working or through redefining the rules around teacher qualifications to allow secondary teachers to teach in primary schools. The Scottish Government says additional contributions to restructure the pay scale will see all teachers receiving at least a five per cent hike increase this year.
Therefore, our council will now decide whether to initiate a statutory strike ballot when it meets tomorrow. The development comes after if a satisfactory deal was not reached. The result was announced as a survey by another union found that 54 per cent of teachers were so angry about the pay deal that they are prepared to strike, possibly for more than one day. Our pay claim is for 10% - given that the value of take-home pay has dropped by 24% in the last decade, that claim is already a compromise on what we deserve. It matches what we have offered those colleagues of yours who administer the school office, who cook the meals, who keep the school clean and who keep the school buildings and environment safe and secure. As anticipated, Scottish Government was seeking agreement around a multi-year deal. Now would be a good time.
You can adjust all of your cookie settings by navigating the tabs on the left hand side. One cannot just have league tables of schools. But we have to pay all of these, which means we either need a pay rise or for the Government to change their expectations on teachers, because the curriculum is always changing but our pay is staying the same. All salary scales for the British public employees, including your English, Welsh and Irish colleagues, politicians, judges and soldiers, you can find under link. As employers, we know that public sector pay has been squeezed by the public sector pay cap — in the same way that council budgets have been squeezed by a combination of austerity and increasing demand for our essential services. Teachers will be disappointed and angry.
It has also set a fire amongst teachers; many of our members have expressed their outrage at this blatant attempt by the employer and Government to influence their voting on this offer. Members requiring professional support out of hours should contact their Local Association Secretary or National Executive Member. A fresh war of words has broken out between the Scottish and the main teaching trade union amid claims that probationer teachers will see their pay increase by over 30%. Meanwhile, an international report found that pay for secondary staff in has declined by five per cent since 2005. Members requiring professional support out of hours should contact their Local Association Secretary or National Executive Member. We want to encourage people into teaching and to support continuous professional development and leadership habits from the start.
Through a combination of a 3% increase for all staff earning up to £80,000, restructuring the main grade scale and annual progression, the majority of teachers receive a rise between 5% and 11%. John Swinney has argued that the pay offer is fair to teachers Photo: Scottish Government Teaching unions across have been campaigning for a 10 per cent rise since the start of this year, arguing that their pay has not kept up with comparable professions. Negotiations begin once the unions have formally lodged their pay claims. We were initially offered a two per cent pay rise then it went up to three per cent, yet police got a 6. The unions want 10% for all teachers, while Education Secretary John Swinney and local authority employers offered 3%, plus changes to the main grade scale. Scotland wants and expects the best teaching professionals but, increasingly, is unwilling to pay appropriate professional salaries to the teachers working in our schools. Negotiations are set to continue, with another meeting scheduled for 4 October.
It is time to take a stand. Mr Swinney has argued that a restructuring of the main pay grade scale and annual progression means that most teachers will actually receive a rise of between 5 per cent and 11 per cent. Scotland talks a great game on education. That's why our new email newsletter will deliver a mobile-friendly snapshot of inews. Parents who will have to take time off work to look after children will be less than thrilled if there is a strike. In September, it made clear its , a deal which could have amounted to rises of 5-11 per cent for some teachers. We still hope to agree a settlement and avoid the inevitable disruption industrial action would cause.


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Playing with all of my gadgets is like a hobby of mine. It is what I like to do in my spare time. Some may call me a geek, but I am fine with that. I like what I like and nothing is really going to get in my way of that. Just last week I ordered some EMC test system equipment online and it arrived just yesterday. I cannot wait to try it out with my electronics I have. I will be able to understand yet another dimension of all of my electronics and gadgets. This house is pretty much bunkered down and ready should there be a power-outage. My wife makes fun of me for being so overly prepared. I think it is necessary and she things I am overboard. We will see what happens when the time comes when she is thankful that I did all of this planning and preparation. As for now I will keep tinkering and doing my thing with all of my gadgets and things down here in my man cave.
The brand of the film you use should be considered when using film cameras. Try different films and you should soon find a favorite one. There is no true advantage to using one film over another. Experiment and figure out which one you like best.
Experiment with silhouettes. A lot of photographer wait until the sunset to take pictures of a natural silhouette, but you can do it differently. One way to have a silhouette appear is by choosing a background that is much brighter than your subject. To shoot the perfect silhouette, position your subject by a window full of natural light; you can also use an off camera flash behind the subject. Occasionally, this type of shot might have a face or body outline that is less than flattering.
Your arms should be close against your body when you are holding the camera, and make sure your hands are on the sides and bottom of the camera. Much clearer photos will result, as the hand shaking will be minimized. Additionally, by cradling your hands around and under the camera, it will prevent accidental dropping of the device.
Take photos of interesting people whose faces tell stories. Always ask people first before photographing them. As you travel, these pictures will bring back your memories of your trip. Candid shots of people wearing normal, casual clothes work really well.
If you want to shoot good photos, make sure your subject is in focus at all times. If you need your photos to have good composure, keep your camera in focus at all times. This is especially true when you first start out, keep the main subject in view and centered. Let the background figure itself out.
Experimenting with the focus can produce some interesting images. A lower f-stop means that the main subject will be shaply focused in contrast to a blurry background. Try this strategy when taking portraits or other close-up shots. Increasing the f-stop will make everything in the photograph in focus, foreground and background. This would be fantastic for landscape shots.
Garden greenhouse gardens can be found in different kinds and sizes. Individuals have different explanations for establishing such frameworks. Some plants such as orchids as well as other flowers could be supplied better treatment in the frameworks compared to when grown in the open. Some other individuals choose to set up greenhouses to conserve cash by growing vegetables that they can easily make use of during particular periods like winter season.
There are various steps associateded with managing and keeping track of temperatures in addition to relative moisture in a garden greenhouse. The most important demand in supervising is the capacity to continuously check these aspects on a consistent basis. Fundamental data could be taken using a basic thermometer as well as humidity sensor. Nevertheless, there are sophisticated tools and devices that can keep track of these climate variables as well as sound an alarm whenever the ailments have actually passed the maximum and also minimum levels established.
These resources are both adjusted using a swing or an electric psychrometer. Several galleries like the hygrothermographs since they deliver instant responses as well as a graphic clue of the climate in a setting. Nevertheless, these resources require continual dedication of staff in changing the graphes as well as adjusting the units.
Some museums locate the idea of consistent altering of charts as tiresome and also consequently favor self powered electronic data loggers that do not call for graphes or pens. The devices that enter information need computers to process the input. The charts that are made are either published out in paper copies or watched on the screen.
The digital information loggers likewise have the option of saving data in the pc system getting rid of the demand for storage space of bulky papers with charts. One more benefit is that the data that has been logged could be installed over telephone lines. This makes the management of enormous amounts of information effortless especially for companies that gather information from off – website areas.
An additional equipment utilized in weather tracking is the psychrometer. This device mainly comes with 2 thermometers. One of the thermometers need to be covered with cotton that has actually been soaked wet with pure water. Charts and also slide guidelines are utilized to document the relative moisture.
The cotton soak should not be touched. Gunk and oils on the hand will definitely cause unreliable recordings. Individuals must likewise not make use of tap water on the cotton since that will damage the gadget as well as cause it to outcome unreliable readings.
The iphone 4s cases will significantly enhance the protection of iphone 4s against shocks, scratches and bumps in addition to improve the appearance of your iphone. No doubt iphone 4s is a smart phone with good looks and lots of attractiveness. Its smooth silky glass and aluminum trim impart stunning looks to this gadget. These phones have been designed and manufactured to withstand bumps to some certain extent beyond which the phone will get damaged. It is always a wise decision to protect such precious items using covers. Designer’s iphone 4s cases are readily available and posses exceptional characteristics and appearance for various moods of customer’s. For an individual who would love to show off to others his iphone as much as possible, but also wants to protect his phone with a case, he may try dry ice case made of strengthened polycarbonate and soft silicon coating.
This is one of the most unique, easily recognizable iphone covers, featuring the iconic Nintendo iphone 4 case. A great way to show your love of Nintendo breaking the ice, and starting a conversation. The cases are highly practical and provide robust phone protection. Forged from high grad hard plastic it is both durable and lightweight offering superb ergonomics and in hand feel. They are the best quality in the market place and will not break or chip like some competitors. This is very fashionable and a high quality. An excellent case to protect your iphone from stains or scratch. This is very fashionable and a high quality. An excellent case to protect your iphone from stains or scratch. This is easy you install, snap on no tools needed. The Nintendo iphone 4 case protects your iphone 4 in style from knocks, drops and dings. A durable silicon skin ensures that you have a firm grip on your phone. It allows access to all ports and buttons.
A case is practically a requirement for the iphone 4, given the problems some models have with reception and antennas. A iphone 4 cases will improve reception and signal strength for many phones experiencing the problem. This list will help you shop for just the right iphone 4 cases for your needs. The pixel skin HD is fairy basic iphone 4 case but there’s nothing wrong with that. It does what it sets out to do very well. It protects the iphone 4 on all sides except the screen, while also providing access to the phone’s buttons and ports. It also solves the problem presented by both sides of the case being glass and thus hard to distinguish in pockets or bags now one side is covered.
A Nintendo iphone 4 case is the ultimate way to design your iphone into the coolest device. By throwing on one of these awesome cases, your phone will go from a boring old metal piece of junk to a glowing, personalized reflection of you. It must attract the attention of people who love playing games. This is very fashionable and a high quality. An excellent case to protect your iphone from stains or scratch. This is easy to install, snap on no tools needed. The ninitendo iphone 4 case protects your iphone 4 in style from knocks, drops and dings. A durable silicon skin ensures that you have a firm grip on your phone. It allows access to all ports and buttons.
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These days, there is a wide array of snap on cases for the iphone 4, but not all of them are made as well as that of SGP iphone 4 case with the ultra thin case. This case could be compared to the line of Incases snap on line where the case covers the sides and back of the device leaving the screen clear. That’s not to say this case is the norm by any means, in fact, there are a few things that set SGP iphone 4 case apart from the competition. With the iphone 4, many companies have chosen to cover the iphone’s buttons with a button of their own, however SGP iphone 4 case did not follow this trend, instead, it chose to go with the classic cutouts. The case does have separate cutouts for the volume and mute switcher. As with pretty much every snap on case out on the market, the bottom side is fully exposed posing no problem for third party chargers.
To have a creative iphone 4 cases for the people who are in the same position. In order to be unique and stand out, you should have a creative iphone 4 cases. Another great reason to have a creative iphone 4 cases is to protect the phone whenever it falls. You’re not going to be afraid that clumsiness is a common habit that you’re trying to fix, kind dropping it like it hot is a normal action for me. Other than protecting your beloved Apple product these creative iphone cases will provide you with cool conversation starters and a fashionable way to accessorize your tech gadgets. The EARonic iphone 4 cases are the first launch of our first CollabCubed production. This is designed by Daniela Gilsanz, a cube root of collabcubed, the ironic iphone case is irrefutably and irresistible.


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Sorry to hear that drummerswife. My flowers colour had to be changed a bit cos they were seasonal, so also had to go with mix of darker and lighter colours. Prob got lucky with person was dealing with though.
Hi Wollies I'm just checking in here after a long break from WOL and am so pleased to see my DIY thread up over 100 pages long! I have such fond memories of my wedding, particularly the DIY elements that my family and I laboured over. Happy DIYing everyone - it'll be well worth it!
I am DIYing a grooms journal for my fiancé as part of his wedding present.
So lots to do, but lots already done - wedding isn't until 2015, so I've loads of time!
Fab DIY ideas, can you tell me where you got the stamp please?
The second is the RSVP card, this card is perforated, so please can tear off the yes or no and pop it in the post like a postcard. Our address is printed on the back, with a wee square ready for a stamp.
Delighted to get this done, so happy with how they look and pleased that the perforation idea worked!
Honest opinions please? Do they look ok??
Look fabulous. One suggestion I can think of is to make sure you subtly number the RSVPs in case people forget to write their names on it. Seems to be so obvious but apparently its happened before and if you have a list of numbers and who they are sent to, it will take the guessing game out of it. Maybe include a phone number or email address on the RSVP also in case people prefer not to go the posting route.
I saw that idea on pinterest, tempted to do it, despite there being a massive line to write your name on, there's bound to be at least one that will come back blank!


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The world's population is rising quickly, particularly the urban middle class in Asia, Africa, and South America. At the same time, infrastructure in many developed nations is in dire need of both modernization and revitalization. According to the Global Infrastructure Hub, an initiative created by the G20, global infrastructure spending needs to reach $88 trillion from 2018 to 2040 to meet the needs of a growing -- and more modern -- world.
And one small company, NV5 Global Inc. (NASDAQ: NVEE) , is making headway to become a much bigger player in global infrastructure. Since it went public in 2013, its sales have grown an incredible 478%, helping send its stock price up nearly tenfold.
Global transportation, energy, and communications networks will see tens of trillions of dollars invested in coming decades. Image source: Getty Images.
Yet even with these impressive returns, NV5 remains a small company. Its total revenues over the past 12 months are only $384 million, and its market capitalization is just shy of $1 billion. In infrastructure terms, this is a small fish in a vast ocean, and management has used that small size as a big growth advantage. Furthermore, I expect that advantage should continue to pay off for investors for many years to come.
Infrastructure isn't a fast-growth industry, but it is absolutely immense, has many different parts, and can be incredibly lucrative for companies that prove very good at their specific disciplines. For NV5, that's engineering and consulting for five different markets, which it categorizes as construction quality assurance, infrastructure, energy, program management, and environmental.
NV5 has around 2,000 employees working from one of 100 global locations. The majority of its employees are highly skilled professionals, including engineers, architects, project managers, surveyors, and construction professionals. While it has some notable scale, it's much smaller than industry giants like Jacobs Engineering (NYSE: JEC) , with more than 400 offices and nearly 80,000 employees, or McDermott International (NYSE: MDR) , which has more than 40,000 employees in 54 countries.
NVEE Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts.
While Jacobs and McDermott are far bigger companies, NV5 is big enough that its scale helps it win more complex and bigger projects than smaller engineering firms, but it's still small enough to drive substantial growth by acquiring many of those smaller firms.
According to industry data, there are more than 144,000 engineering firms in the U.S. alone, with the vast majority of those being small firms with a single office or only a few locations. And since going public, NV5 has acquired more than 30 of these smaller firms, quickly integrating them into its operations and systems in order to improve the returns they could generate as stand-alone entities.
And under the leadership of founder, CEO, and chairman Dickerson Wright, the company has done an excellent job delivering strong per-share earnings growth from both acquisitions and organic sales. Last quarter, revenue increased 28%, with a solid 10% of that from organic sales, roughly in line with what the company has produced in prior quarters. But where the rubber really meets the road is how well the company has turned those incremental revenues into earnings. Last quarter, earnings per share increased 72% after having jumped an incredible 86% in the first quarter.
Much of the company's success is tied to Wright, along with his executive team, much of which has worked with him for more than a decade, including before founding NV5. Wright has proven a talented executive in the engineering space. His skill at capital allocation, along with the rigorous way the company integrates acquisitions to wring out unnecessary expense and leverage the enterprise's scale, has delivered huge returns so far.
Furthermore, management is heavily incented to do well by shareholders. Wright alone owns about 25% of the company, with other management owning another 10%.
Trading for nearly 37 times company guidance for 2018 earnings per share, NV5 isn't cheap. But it's also growing earnings at an enormous rate, and that rarely comes at a low price. At the same time, with its tiny market capitalization, it has also proven to be very volatile -- about 70% more volatile than the S&P 500 over the past three years. So if that kind of up-and-down movement -- often for little discernible reason -- will keep you up at night, it might not be a good fit for you.
There's also the risk that its highly acquisitive growth strategy could falter. Growth by acquisition is very difficult to consistently do well, and at some point, even companies that prove adept make a flub. Eventually that could happen here, eroding the per-share earnings growth at best or, at worst, costing the company money.
But I think the risk-reward profile makes NV5 too good to pass up. It's not every day you get to invest this early, along with a proven founder, in a company with so much opportunity for years of growth.
David and Tom just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy right now... and NV5 Global wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.
Jason Hall owns shares of NV5 Global. The Motley Fool owns shares of NV5 Global. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .

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