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The Orland Fire Protection District prides itself on using technology to make the responses and operations of the District more efficient. The District has incorporated technology into the response of the equipment by utilizing Graphical Information System (GIS). GIS integrates hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. This data helps to dispatch the closest available vehicle to emergencies or determine the locations of fire hydrants. GIS data is also used to determine responds trends and make adjustments based on current demand levels.
All EMS units are equipped with laptop computers to record patient care and log our information with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Paramedics transmit cardiac arrhythmia strips to the ER while transporting the patient. This technology provides the ER Doctor with critical treatment information prior to the patient reaching the hospital.
All Orland Fire Protection District facilities are connected using microwave technology, eliminating the need for expensive phone lines. The system is reliable and robust, allowing the District to transmit video feeds between fire stations and communicating several sources of data.
The Orland Fire Protection District has partnered with Motorola Corporation to use technology that electronically tracks the accountability of firefighters working on an emergency scene. The District is constantly working with vendors such as Motorola to provide input and feedback on their products so that the best equipment available for our firefighters.

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Who are the Corona card girls at the Mayweather v McGregor showdown?
Ring girls were chosen ahead of super fight at the T-Mobile Centre in Las Vegas.
Jessica Harbour, Tawny Jordan, Kyra Keli and Samantha Kumiko will be the card girls for the Mayweather-McGregor fight.
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor might well be the headline act in Las Vegas this weekend but when it comes to action in the ring, the fighters might end up sharing some of the attention.
For decades, ringside girls have held up cards displaying the round number but as the hype surrounding Mayweather-McGregor continues to build, and with a potential record-breaking audience tuning in, four models will be centre stage for what has been dubbed "fight of the century".
The women - Jessica Harbour, Tawny Jordan, Kyra Keli and Samantha Kumiko - were chosen by beer sponsor Corona to participate in the year's most eagerly anticipated sporting event. Judging by their social media accounts, they appear ready for the world's gaze.
Jessica, 23, has appeared in TV commercials, magazines and posters and was on hand during the final Mayweather-McGregor press conference last week. In an online biography she described herself as "consistently complimented on all aspects of my appearance as well as all aspects of my job performance."
The 25-year-old bikini model wasn't aware Corona was even sponsoring the fight until she was told she'd be one of the card girls. "I'm more excited than nervous," she told Peoria Journal Star. "I've been in the ring several times. I love getting up there and just doing it. It's really cool to be one of the four."
According to her Instagram account, Kyra, 22, grew up in New York focusing on theatre and modelling "to pay the bills". She said she was "super honoured to be a ring card girl for this epic [fight]" and held a custom-made belt during the fighters' final press conference in Las Vegas.
Samantha has been card girl at numerous boxing bouts and was named ring girl of the month for August by a boxing website. She hinted at her political leanings with a retweet with #ImpeachTrump, as well as other anti-Trump messages.

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The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from Seattle to Vancouver based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.
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We've examined 57,595,778,181 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Vancouver is Saturday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.
Low priced flights are most commonly available by purchasing between one and three months in advance. International or holiday flights may need to be purchased even further in advance. The chart below shows the cheapest flight prices by month for Seattle to Vancouver flights.
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The average price for connecting flights from Seattle to Vancouver is $268.
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The average price for one way flights from Seattle to Vancouver is $102.
The average price for round trip flights from Seattle to Vancouver is $232.
Question: How long is the flight from Seattle to Vancouver?
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Question: How far is Vancouver from Seattle?
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Question: What are the most popular Seattle airlines for direct flights from Seattle to Vancouver?
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Wondering which airlines fly out of Seattle to Vancouver? We've gathered the average price of Seattle airlines with flights to Vancouver. Different airlines offer different levels of comfort and service, so consider convenience when choosing your airline.
These are the major commercial airports we're currently monitoring in Seattle and Vancouver. If your route includes a city with multiple airports, you may be able to find substantial savings by choosing an alternate airport.

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These three keys to effective goal setting may surprise you. Writing your goals according to the SMART formula is a good place to start, but it is not enough for effective goal setting because the majority of goals are still not achieved!
Goals become expectations that we have for ourselves, and our energy is drained when they are not met. What I have observed, both through experiences with my own goals, and in coaching others, is that there are three personal (and/or organizational) characteristics that are key to the success of goals. These characteristics overcome many of the obstacles we face in taking action and achieving our goals.
Commitment is the most important characteristic because it is necessary to determine WHAT you are going to do. If something is worth doing, you should have a desire and passion to do it. (View my selected quotes on Passion).
Ask yourself why you want to accomplish a certain goal. Is it something you WANT to do; is it something you think you SHOULD do; or is it something someone ELSE wants you to do? How much are you willing to sacrifice to achieve the goal? The answers to these questions will serve as a good gauge of your commitment to a goal.
Tools are anything you need to help you take action toward your goals. Tools may be money, people, information/knowledge, skills, or systems/processes. Surprisingly, many times we don't have the resources we need to achieve our goals. Using the SMART criteria to express your goals in sufficient detail will help to identify the tools you need. Include the acquisition of these tools as interim steps in achieving your goal.
Also visit our Goal Setting Tools for forms, worksheets and templates to help you.
After confirming your commitment and acquiring the tools you need, Accountability is the final characteristic essential to your success. Although well-formulated goals are time-based and have a deadline, often our most important activities are not urgent. As a result, we spend our time, effort, and resources to tend to the more pressing needs and day-to-day "emergencies" at the expense of our important, though less urgent, goals.
I'll use exercise as an example. Everyone knows the importance of exercise, but how many of us exercise on a regular basis? How many of us can almost always find something else "more important" to do? If you make plans to exercise with a friend or partner, you have built in accountability because the other person is expecting you to be there.
Accountability works so well, because it is much easier to let ourselves down than it is to let others down. Accountability methods can be: telling someone what you plan to do and/or sharing a deadline, working on the goal with a partner or group, or working regularly with a coach to support your steady progress on the goals you are pursuing.
When working toward your goals, always consider the A-C-T characteristics. If you have the Accountability, Commitment, and Tools in place, they will serve you well!

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Perfect for clothes, sleeping bags, tents, coolers and hiking boots, Clean Trek Spray was designed specifically for getting "off the beaten path" and pushing your gear to its limits.
Clean Trek Spray is the perfect alternative to washing your high-end sleeping bag. Simply turn the bag inside out and spray the interior. Let it dry and the odor is gone.
12oz trigger spray bottle is perfect for multi-day trips in the wilderness.

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Jenny Bacon is an actress, known for the films Outliving Emily, We Pedal Uphill, and Chi Girl.
Television credits include guest appearances on NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC’s Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and NBC’s Law & Order.
Theatre credits include her Broadway debut as Annie Wilkes in Misery (Broadhurst Theatre); Off-Broadway, as Rivkeh Lev/Others in My Name is Asher Lev (Westside Theatre), Lucy in Heartless (Irene Diamond Stage), Amy in In the Wake (Newman Theatre), Lydia in Omnium Gatherum (Variety Arts Theatre), Carson McCullers in Carson McCullers (Historically Inaccurate) (Julia Miles Theatre), Helene in Race (Classic Stage, Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire (N.Y. Theatre Workshop), and Scheherezade in The Arabian Nights (N.Y.C. Center Stage); and regionally, as Alice in Arden of Faversham (Lucille Lortel Theatre), She in Stage Kiss (Goodman Theatre), and Phèdre in Phèdre and Mary Stuart in Mary Stuart (Court Theatre).

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This entry was posted on November 13, 2013 by tacticalpreacher. It was filed under Mindset .


text: Web 2.0 is a Soft concept ? it is not a standard, or a formula or a definition ? which would have been a lot easier to explain.

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How much is not having a marketing plan affecting your business?
I have come across many businesses throughout my marketing profession who don’t have a concrete business or marketing plan in place. In some instances, this is due to time or financial constraints or simply because they don’t fully understand the long-term value it will create for their business when a level of spend is required. But the question is, how much is NOT having a marketing strategy costing your business?
At Nina Walton Marketing & Communications we see the route to achieving marketing that creates real value as a journey, starting with a process of learning and understanding about your business, customers and markets before recommendations and a consistent plan of activity can be formed.
We find that one of the biggest mistakes businesses make is to assume. By that we mean, assuming what they believe their customers value about their brand, products, category and what inspires them to purchase or not. Also making assumptions early on about what marketing activity and channels they feel are required to meet business goals or indeed what they believe their businesses strengths and weaknesses to be.
The key is to do your market research early on, review the external market, have more conversations, ask your customers and staff for their opinions and insights. Collect and use the information that is around you. This will help shed light on the marketplace, customer views and exactly what it is they value about your business but also help you understand more about the opportunities that exist for your organisation.
It’s so important that this preliminary research is undertaken first, otherwise you are simply creating a list of activity that fails to align to any long-term vision, making success hard to measure.
Unfortunately implementing marketing costs money but it’s how you value its role in helping support the bigger picture that matters. Some talk about marketing “spend” whilst others refer to marketing “investment”.
You’ll probably agree that those who talk about spend will more than likely see it as one of the first things that need to go in a business when times get tough. Ironically though, it is those that invest in marketing even during downtimes who will maintain a consistency, that will help them build profitability and meet their goals over time. Marketing strategy and planning provides the structure and framework to make this happen.
How much should I spend to remain consistent?
Well this is the million-dollar question and will depend a lot on your business goals and objectives but the general rule of thumb is that marketing spend should be around 2-10% of your annual turnover. You don’t have to commit to a full year of spend though. Why not commit to a few months of activity and review outcomes after that period? The key to any successful marketing activity is to monitor and review it on an ongoing basis, assessing its impact and essentially doing more of what’s working and less of what isn’t!
It’s common to sometimes hear businesses worry about whether activity is working or going to work. The key here is to ask yourself why you feel your marketing isn’t working? Is it because you haven’t taken those preliminary first research steps? Have you jumped straight into implementing a list of activity without analysing your business, goals and customer needs first? Have you put enough resource and budget behind your activity? Are you exploring the right channels and are you implementing activity consistently?
In some cases, we see that businesses simply aren’t doing enough of a good thing and stop after a couple of months. They say it takes customers 7 times to see your brand before they consider a purchase so be consistent and stay present in their minds. Monitoring and reviewing activity on an ongoing basis, adapting and making changes will also help avoid the risk of unsuccessful activity.
When you’re mulling over the benefits of marketing and wondering whether it’s worth the investment… ask yourself how much is NOT having a plan costing your business?
Lastly, enjoy the process. It really is fascinating what you learn about your business when you dig a little deeper ………..


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2600 fue done in Jan 14 when can I go back?
Had 2600 grafts full density frontal region on 20/01/14 still got rest of my head to do wanted to know how long do I have to wait for donor area to heal before I go back to extract more? & is there anything I can do if my donor area is itching alot?
Vaccinations for India and itenary help please!
The itching issue clinic recommended I use mupurocin ointment, went to buy it but need a dr's prescription can't buy it over counter. My HT recommended I increase fruit and veg intake to help with healing focussing on fruits like kiwi, blueberry's etc and take a anti histamine or hay fever tablet and to my amazement the itching is gone and donor area healing well. After first op clinic recommended I go back 6-8 weeks time to complete remaining 1600 grafts needed. I emailed some photos to them a few days ago and they said my donor area not healed and I need to wait for another 2-3 months and re send them pics. I know I should wait but I'm eager to get it done cos I've only got half a job done so far and I'm getting tired of wearing caps and the constant questioning from work colleagues. As for my dr her name was dr swatti, compani called ADHI India, first ht was done at their head office in pune.

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Featuring the mysterious forest spirit from Hayao Miyazaki's iconic film My Neighbor Totoro, this plush and embroidered journal includes lined interiors and colorful artwork on the front and back pages—sure to delight Totoro fans and all who love irresistibly cute and fluffy characters.
STUDIO GHIBLI is a Tokyo-based animation film studio founded by directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki. The studio has produced several short films and more than 20 feature-length films, including My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, and the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away.


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When it comes to the topic of shredding documents, many people tend to forget about their medical records. Who cares if someone finds out you had a broken arm at some point, what does it matter if a stranger finds out about an operation you had? In point of fact it matters a great deal and can lead to potential trouble for you down the road.
How Can This Cause You Trouble?
Beyond the simple fact of experiencing a breach of privacy, you can experience headaches for years to come. One issue you’d come across is bills. If someone has obtained enough of your medical records to pass as you, you may end up being served bills worth thousands of dollars for procedures and medication you never needed. The process to dispute the bill is long, hard, and can take you years to settle, as proving that you never in fact had anything to do with it is incredibly difficult.
Furthermore, should you have a real visit to the hospital you may end up being prescribed medications and having to have procedures for problems that are not yours. This can lead to complications that will do you great harm, and end up making the jobs of health care professionals far more difficult. Getting to the bottom of these issues is again a long and hard process; it is very difficult to prove that your perspective is right. Be sure to be prompt when it comes to safely destroying your medical records, and be sure that they are stored securely when you have to retain them.
Sometimes medical records will contain x-rays that will need to be destroyed as well. One thing to keep in mind is that x-rays shouldn’t be simply shredded in the same manner as paper documents. While yes, they do need to be sent through a shredder to be destroyed, ensure that the service you are using will recycle the remains properly. X-rays have additional materials that can be recycled in support of sustainability, so ensuring you choose a service that supports this is vital for those wishing to support sustainability practices.
If you have medical records or x-rays that need shredding and then disposal, reach out to ShredPro Secure and we’ll work with you to find a solution for your needs.


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I have work to do and I'd like to just get it over with so I can have a clear mind tomorrow.
I also have a daughter I haven't seen all day and I miss terribly.
But if I don't do the work, it nags in my head.
If I do the work, I miss time with her.
I really hate this feeling. Do men feel this way too?
My husband lost his 4th canteen in 3 years. He finished his winter semester and is starting his spring semester as we speak. I think he's feeling burnt but he's trudging along.
TG has grown a size in clothing. The heel part of her socks is closer to her arch then her heel at this point. One minute she was fitting into her clothes and now, I'm scrambling to find clothes that fit. She's also at that point where her tops are 4T but her bottoms are just barely 3T. Welcome to the world of long torso, short legs, my little girl. Sadly your parents both have to deal with this.
TG is also refusing to wear a coat outside. It's 19 degrees with wind chill making it feel like 9. Jacket? "No, jacket. No hat. No mittens." I'm standing next to her looking like an eskimo and she's happily walking around with her fleece lined jeans, henley shirt and tunic sweater. Oh, and she has a favorite sweater and lord help me if it's dirty and she doesn't have it available to wear. I think my neighbors think she's wearing the same outfit every day. Sadly, I bought it two years ago and it is no longer available at the stores. Not sure what's going to happen when she doesn't fit into it. The day is approaching fastly too.
Her bedtime schedule is somewhat brutal. If DH is not around, she's in bed by 8 and asleep by 9:30. If DH is around, bedtime starts at 8pm but doesn't conclude until the wee hours of the night. I think Daddy = funtime. It doesn't help that my husband is a night owl. The living room is ablaze with 'super fun stuff' at night. The lights are bright, the xbox is on or the tv is on. DH is eating cool snacks. DH tries to help by coming into the bedroom but Daddy still = funtime and it becomes a half hour round of climb the couch, balance on back, step onto nightstand and jump onto bed. Joy.
TG is starting to understand the concept now of green = go and red = stop for cars but green = stop and red = go for people walking. Two weeks ago, as we were driving home, she kept telling me the light was red and we needed to go. Of course, being the worry wart that I am I immediately question if she's color blind. Then as I was driving through Central Park, it dawned on me that that is a weird concept to grasp for a toddler. So we stopped and talked about the different signs on the road and what they mean for a car and what they mean for people walking. Now she points out stop signs and can confidently tell you when the light has turned green. Oh, and she's a freaking speed demon. On the highway, she asks us occasionally to go faster. Lord help me when she's old enough to drive.
On the potty front, she seems to not want to poop in her diaper. She seems to desire to go without a diaper at home but she still wets her underpants. She'll wear them but forget they aren't diapers and go. If she's flying free, she runs to the bathroom and makes it without a spill. With poops, she has pooped consistently in the potty. She only pooped once in her diaper when we were outdoors.
She's now asking to not wear her diaper when she goes to bed. I'm a bit apprehensive as she still has not gone without an accident when she has her underpants on all day. I will admit when DH is not around, I will allow her to nap without a diaper. I put a long shirt on her and let her sleep without underpants for fear that the underpants makes her feel like she is wearing a diaper. She has done very well with 2-3 hour naps without accidents. A full 10-11 hour bedtime though is just too long in my opinion. Do I bit the bullet or do I wait until she goes a full day without an accident with underpants?
My life by the way has just gone to the potty. The night before a workday, we were preparing for bedtime. DH was on the computer in the dining room with our pup. TG was in the bathroom getting her bath. I came out to dim the lights in the house. As I was heading back to the bathroom, I hear my husband exclaim, "No, Tasha, we do not pee in the dining room." Just as that sentence hit my ears, I walk into the bathroom to find my daughter half way out of the bathtub with poop hanging from her bottom and a large turd in the bath water. "I have to poop in the potty not the bath tub" she exclaimed. I dashed in and picked her up just as the dangling feces dropped onto my knee. I plopped her on her potty while shouting, "Yes, we poop in the potty not in the bathtub."
I cleaned the bathtub, my knee and my daughter after she finished in the potty and started a fresh water bath to clean my daughter up for the second time in the night.
Such is the glamourous life a Mom to a toddler and puppy.
Oh and I just got a summons for jury duty.


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Painting as pigmented surface beautification was practiced dating back the Paleolithic Era. The development of pigments was basically influenced by the provision and artistic using local usual ingredients. Only with advancements in trade and chemistry that painters were afforded the scope and flexibility they enjoy today.
Custom picture frames give you better flexibility for displaying a prized work of art, an exclusive print or perhaps a favorite photograph. And even supporting a variety of dimensions, these picture frames reduce the need for unnecessary farming. The frames conform to the sizing needs of your respective thing of beauty, not the other way around. Custom picture frames make the perfect way to share your personal choices and to encouragement the artwork or pictures that you have at your residence. A lot of people have very contemporary choices and will find most things that will suit them at now have or open markets. Others have an overabundance of particular requirements will not have the affordability to pay for custom framers to produce their frames.
These are useful for branding currently. Every company large and small creates stickers using brand and logo to be used like a promotional tool. However, don’t assume all company contains the resource to generate in-house this. Thus when this occurs you need to hire a company and build the stickers according to your needs. Dublin is really a mesmerizing city which is the economical center of Ireland and densely populated. Hence, if you wish to promote your business in less cost then it’s best to use stickers with your brand.
There are businesses that make stickers Dublin. All you need to do is contact the business; a lot of them have their own own website to help you contact them online too. You have to specify your needs and provides information about the kind of these you are looking for and they’re going to allow it to be based on your requirement. They use the newest technology in manufacturing thus you needn’t worry in regards to the quality, If you want any special form of it then they’ll make that for you. They have experts who can design it in your case. Thus from designing to manufacturing they can do it all.
Whether it is a mountain side or a village road, country road, old dirty road metal art sculpture Artezzi provide a good variety for decoration. You can make this financing provided that you happen to be by recently to grip the up-to-date planet. If it is a family home, a lone individual cushion, open stronghold or possibly a private firm, can appreciate the magnificence with the aforementioned pieces. You can select based on your mood, budget, keo nha cai style and choice. And the most important thing it can save you a great deal by buying came from here.


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The Myra Slide defined by simplicity and modern Melbourne design this classic is recognisable by the quality of Nelson Made craftsmanship. Featuring leather upper and insole with a comfortable rubber sole the square toe shape brings a subtle sophistication to your outfit.
Myra Slides in Chocolate can be worn elegantly day to summer nights paired perfectly with the Annie Dress or the Wide Jean in pale denim. For those between sizes it is recommended taking the larger size.
I could not be happier with my gorgeous little slides! Comfortable and sophisticated. Feel like I could conquer the world while wearing these babies!


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For a limited time, book any Actual Day Wedding package or Pre-Wedding package promotion with us and receive an instant angpow of RM500 to be utilized towards a discount on any of your chosen package. Valid until 28 February 2017. Limit 1 angpow discount per couple.
There’s no complicated terms & conditions that applies. Just fill up the Contact Form to get in touch with us to grab this promotion. It’s that simple. Happy Lunar New Year!


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J. Warner Wallace, author of God’s Crime Scene, discusses the nature of the universe and the evidence for God’s existence. Did the universe have a beginning? If so, what is the best explanation? Can the beginning of the universe be explained from “inside the room” of the natural universe, or does the best explanation for the universe lie “outside the room”? For more information about this “inside” or “outside the room” approach to the evidence in the universe, refer to J. Warner’s book, God’s Crime Scene.
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Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2003 examination.
Chosen for the award of Senior Research Fellowship given by Council of Scientific and Industial research (CSIR).
Received gold medal for standing first in M.Sc. Examination-2003(Mathematics), Devi Ahilya University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.


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Are there bow rules for Renegade Indians?
Do Warriors, Dog Soldiers, and Chiefs just add Bows to the available weapons on the roster?
Also, will you be releasing Renegade Indians model that just have hand weapons? I currently can’t field Braves. I’ve been looking everywhere for renegade looking models will no firearms.
If not, can you change braves on the roster in a way that makes them playable?
We'll be adding some brave models to the range.

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Red carpets. Magic Castles. Private country clubs. A-List everything. Sure, there’s that LA dating scene, but just because your savings account is seriously anemic doesn’t mean your dating life has to be.
Remember, getting (or keeping) the one isn’t about how much you spend—but rather how much you attend. Attend, as in invest emotionally. And really think about who you’re with and what they’d be into when designing a date—whether you swiped right 10 minutes ago or have Facebook official status. Now, that makes you a baller.
For ideas to do just that, here are 20 dates in Los Angeles for $20 or under. Don’t worry, these won’t make you come off as cheap (i.e. this is a Groupon free zone)—unless you already are. If that’s the case, please do the dating pool a favor and don’t read this guide.
Spending an afternoon at a swanky hotel pool is a stroke of genius move… and there's actually a formula here that works in your favor—the less it smells like day-old Snooki, the more likely you’ll have a super pleasant and cheap poolside date. Pass on the oily, exclusive pool parties, and go to the Beverly Hilton. It's full of LA history past and present (they still host the Golden Globes). Order a round of drinks, and you've got a classy afternoon in the BH on a SMC-student budget.
Pro tip: This is one of the rare upscale hotels in the area that invites non-guests to hang poolside. No room key/gate access required. Make sure you go during happy hour (M - F, 4 - 6 p.m.) to keep it at $20. HH beer/wine is $5.50, validated parking is $7.
Do something good together. Really, it's a win every time. The LA Regional Food Bank needs help every Saturday morning sorting and inspecting food donations. You two can stand next to each other as those Progresso cans come barreling down the assembly line all I Love Lucy candy factory-style. Get lunch afterward at La Carreta (combo meals average $8 each), about a 10-minute walk from the food bank, and plan your second date over a round of enchiladas.
Pro tip: Sign up in advance on the food bank’s website.
dress on a first or second date … until now. Follow her lead and try on some sweet pimpin' suits as you stroll through Santee Alley in the middle of the Fashion District. On a weekend morning, you'll be transported to another place and time. So put on your own fashion show, get some bacon-wrapped hot dogs and churros from a street vendor, and share a real LA moment together.
Here's the thing about spoken word, stand up, or improv as a date idea: there's at least a 50 percent chance that it'll be like watching an episode of Dating Naked—embarrassingly uncomfortable, shame-inducing, and quite literally unwatchable. But there's something different about Da Poetry Lounge's monthly Slam. It's actually exciting, energizing and is sure to amass talking points for some meaningful conversation afterward. The Slam happens the third Tuesday of every month, but if you don't want to wait, there are also weekly open mics.
It turns out there's been a group of archers in Pasadena who have been perfecting their craft since 1935, and they offer free Saturday morning lessons to first-time students. Wearing your favorite Lenny Kravitz-designed dress is optional, but strongly encouraged.
She may think you're taking her to a David Bowie shrine (which would be a pretty damn cool date), but the Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens are probably the most zen place in LA that you've never heard of. There’s a meditation garden, lily ponds and many areas with great views of the city to inspire some meaningful convos. You'll win major points for this one.
Pro tip: The Labyrinth is free, but you need to reserve tix ahead of time via their website.
The idea of spending an afternoon roaming endless halls, pretending to be interested in 12th century sporks and butter churners sounds like the complete opposite of a good time. That’s why a museum is usually a terrible date idea early on … unless you never have to actually go inside. Hellooo, Getty. The most engaging part of The Getty is their garden and architecture tours, which are open all day Tuesday through Sunday. And, it’s entirely free with the exception of $15 parking (after 4 pm, it’s $10). Afterwards, grab two coffees ($3 each) from the cart in the Courtyard, have a seat in the Central Garden and get to know each other in one of the most beautiful settings in town.
You may have a great hike in mind that winds through the Santa Monica Mountains with sweeping ocean views and a waterfall at its peak, but here's the thing: huffing and puffing for air isn't the best way to have a conversation when you’re just getting to know each other. However, nature is kinda romantic and always good to get a dose in. So, no to the hike. Yes to a garden walk. Descanso Gardens in La Cañada is about as picturesque as it gets and you won’t break a sweat even if you haven’t worked out since 1999.
It doesn't get any more simple and charming than this. Pick up a bottle of halfway decent prosecco, some OJ and head to the beach on a weekend morning. Lay down a blanket by the water, and enjoy an intimate morning together. Playa del Rey has a huge beach, ample free parking on weekend mornings, and pretty clean public bathrooms, but any old beach will do.
Pro tip: Have a wind plan. You never know when the beach is gonna be crazy windy, and there's nothing that will make her hate you more than a mouthful of sand.
One of the keys to a successful and unique date is to take a standard idea and twist it to make it your own. Any given night at the Griffith Park, there will be a hundred couples on dates, but you'll be the only ones spread out on the front lawn with an after-dark picnic. Bring a bottle of wine, some light snacks, and enjoy the stars, city views and each other’s company.
Pro tip: Technically, you can't drink there, but no one should bother you.
Remember when weekends were about arcades, bowling alleys, drive-in theaters, and Members Only jackets? Of course you don't, because you're not Jeff Spicoli and you didn't go to Ridgemont High. But go ahead and re-live a little of that ‘80s glory (maybe for the first time) with free classic arcade games all night, like fan favorites Frogger and BurgerTime at The One Up.
Sure, she somewhat appreciates the gesture when you come home with toilet paper and a $6 bouquet from CVS or Vons, but did you know you’re not far from the largest wholesale flower district in the United States? Spend a Saturday morning in the LA Flower District designing a bouquet together—flowers are cheap and it’s good vibes for blocks on end. You might even have a few extra bucks for horchata and tacos.
Pro tip: check distances and conditions beforehand to make sure you're both up for it.
Bridge to Nowhere hike. Image courtesy of @rob_actually.
Maybe you have kids. Maybe you don't. Either way, reading to some new ones together on a Saturday morning is about the most heart-warming way to start a weekend. You'll leave feeling great about yourselves, and each other.
Pro tip: This happens the second Saturday of every month and you need to sign up/pick your location in advance.
Maintaining a sense of adventure is one of the keys to any lasting relationship. To that end, don't make a plan today. Just load $7 on your TAP card to cover two round trip fares, walk to the nearest bus stop and hop on the first bus that pulls up. Exit whenever you feel like it, walk around a fascinating neighborhood or attraction that falls under the radar like The Banning Museum (take the 246) or Petersen Automotive Museum (take the 780) and pop into a local place for some food (who knows, maybe that Chipotle burrito bowl tastes better in Gardena than it does in Culver City).
96: runs from Downtown Burbank, through Griffith Park passing the LA Zoo and Autry Museum of the West, onto Silver Lake and Chinatown, ending in DTLA.
Pro Tip: Buy TAP cards (they cost $1) at any metro rail station, on the LA Metro site, or at a handful of Ralph’s stores.
Like kickball, coloring books and positive affirmation, kite flying ain't just for kids. Maybe you haven't flown a kite since you were six, and maybe you sucked at it then … and maybe you'll be even worse now. Either way, you're in it together. So have a blast. You can always pick up a kite at a Big 5 ($10 kites) or a Sports Authority, but go to Sunshine Kite Company on the Redondo Beach Pier instead and the kite purchase can be part of the experience.
You may think polo is for a bunch of Ralph Lauren-wearing, prep school turds with first names like Hamilton or Niles. Turns out that's not the case at Will Rogers Polo Club, which has free matches every weekend from late April through early October. It's family friendly, free and open to the public. So dig those white linen pants out of your closet, pack some champagne (or rather sparkling wine, just not that $5 dollar bottom shelf brand at Ralph’s or it will give you a headache) and food, and head on over.
Pro tip : There's no shade, so bring hats and sunscreen. Park on the hill leading up to the polo field for free or else pay $12 to park in the lot at the top.
Create custom mugs for each other. All you need are two ceramic mugs, some Sharpies, maybe stencils and an oven. Your morning Irish Coffees will taste so much sweeter knowing those mugs were made with love.
Go ahead and be that so-cute-you-make-others-puke couple who handpaints Christmas cards together. Blank cards, brushes, paint, stencils, and stamps and you’re ready to rock and roll.
Brian Roth knows how to make a girl feel like a million bucks, even when he keeps it under the $19.99 mark. Don't blame him for being resourceful, this is LA and he's a writer for crying out loud. Follow his baller budget moves on Instagram @brianjayroth.
The Los Angeles Fashion District is a design, warehouse, and distribution nexus of the clothing, accessories and fabric industry in Downtown Los Angeles.
Local chain known for Cuban classics like ropa vieja & picadillo served in a hacienda-style setting.
High-end hotel, host to the Golden Globes, offering an outdoor pool, cocktail bar & event space.
This unassuming diner serves traditional American fare for breakfast, lunch & brunch.
Old-school diner serving up American eats such as classic breakfasts & chicken-fried steaks.
Picturesque botanic gardens & oak forests showcasing native plants, water features & a casual cafe.
Playa del Rey is a beachside community in the Westside of the city of Los Angeles, California. It has a ZIP code of 90293 and area codes of 310 and 424. As of 2014, Playa del Rey's population is 12,129 people.
Retro arcade games & a mixology-focused bar program up the cool factor at this hip cocktail lounge.
Little Armenia is a community that is part of the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California. It falls within the area referred to as East Hollywood. The area is served by the Metro Red Line at the Hollywood/Western station.
Little Ethiopia is a block-long stretch of Fairfax Avenue in the Mid-Wilshire District of Central Los Angeles, California, part of the P.I.C.O.
Bare-bones eatery known for rotisserie chicken with garlic sauce, plus other Middle Eastern fare.
Veteran noodle house offering homestyle Cambodian food in a simple space with counter service.
Gourmet Indian treat shop since 1990 offering traditional, all-vegetarian pastries & treats.
Traditional meat & veggie stews accompanied by injera bread highlight this yellow-walled BYO cafe.
Beef jerky stew & other traditional Ethiopian specialties offered in simple, snug quarters.
Landmark 19th-century estate provides living history tours, education programs & community events.
Locally owned whimsical shop features colorful kites & yo-yos, with free classes every Saturday.
10-acre green space with harbor & sea views, BBQ grills & tables, plus a free summer concert series.
Once Will Rogers' ranch, this park features trails set in the canyon with views of LA & the ocean.
Plays, open-mike poetry & student productions staged in a small performance venue built in 1939.
Casual cash-only diner, open since 1924, dishes up ample portions of American eats around the clock.
Old-school diner featuring American comfort-food classics, plus live comedy, music & karaoke.
Cozy spot specializing in traditional Middle Eastern stuffed pastries, such as borek & lahmajun.
Paratha Grill is a cornerstone in the Artesia community and has been recognized for its outstanding Indian cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff.
Chinese and Cambodian cuisine with an experienced chef of over 30 years.
Chain of family-friendly diners serving breakfast, burgers & other American comfort food.

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In our effort to support and raise awareness on behalf of the Etobicoke Humane Society, we would like to thank everyone who came out on Saturday October 22nd for our Howl-o-ween Party. From your participation and additional contributions, we were able to raise over $270 in proceeds. As a close neighbour, the Etobicoke Humane Society does a great job and is committed to rescuing injured, abused and abandoned animals. We hope this will help in their work with animals.
Our volunteers and staff members were a big help, donating their time and putting up decorations.
For those who weren’t able to attend, the dogs had a devilish time showing off their creative costumes in our Doggie Halloween Parade.
The dogs had Free Play Time where they got a chance to meet new furry friends.
Charlie, Sophie, and Victoria showing off their costumes!
And participate in a little friendly competition by dressing up for the occasion. Our Doggie Costume Contest was a great success! with appearances from scary Dracula to a cute little pig.
What scary horns you have!
I’m sure the judges had a difficult time deciding….
Our judges hard at work!
Some of our doggie contestants….
Sophie, our fierce little witch!
Rummin's the cutest little piglet!
Congratulations to everyone who participated, and a special congratulations to Milo who won 1st place for best costume.
Milo our 1st place winner!
Although it was a tough decision, everyone walked away a winner! Thanks to Royal Canin for supplying the doggie prizes.
Thanks again! and Happy Howl-o-ween!
With Howl-o-ween just around the corner (exactly 15 days away), why not share this year’s festivity by including your furry little friend. Many pet owners involve their pampered pooches each year by creating unique costumes that are fun and easy for the dog to wear. Dogs are becoming a part of this yearly tradition with contests, events, and even large parades dedicated to dogs and their costumes.
Yes, I am one of those people who find it cute and adorable to dress up my pet, it’s only for one day. And your dog will love the attention!
As for those who prefer to make your own costumes and enjoy DIY projects, take a look at How to make your own dog costume. This can be a great way to create inexpensive costumes for your pet.
If you have any suggestions or great pet costume ideas please comment!


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Bob Lee finding the first aid kit in the trunk of the FBI Crown Vic -- QuikClot and gauze pads.
A sugar paste has been used as an antiseptic, especially in treatment of older, necrotic wounds.
The aerosol in the Reddi-whip cans is Nitrous Oxide. Giggle Gas. Your dentist might use it to help you relax. Need a mega-dose to knock someone out, no wonder Sarah purchased so many cans... I wonder how giggly Bob Lee got before passing out. Now there's a picture - and fodder for fan fiction maybe! Once again: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.
ahem...at one point there, had nearly everything off.
But that's not why I went to see the movie more than once.
I'm certain that it was medically necessary for him to be in that state of undress in order for Sarah to treat him. I am completely 100% positive.
I swear, my jaw hit the floor when I saw that. Aside from Mark's completely outstanding performance, that scene alone was worth the cost of admission. Absolutely drool-worthy.
so u mean MARK wuz NAKED ?
Ok, I'm contemplating and so far I'm liking it (probably a little too much)!
I'm pretty sure you and I should find some way to direct Mark's next project. We're full of good ideas, i just know it!
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erl_expand_records — Expands records in a module.
This module expands records in a module.
Expands all records in a module to use explicit tuple operations and adds explicit module names to calls to BIFs and imported functions. The returned module has no references to records, attributes, or code.
Section The Abstract Format in ERTS User's Guide.

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The Prince Imperial, only son of the Emperor Napoleon III and the Empress Eugenie, poses at the Orangerie for the sculptor Carpeaux, who has set up his workshop there in order to produce the child’s portrait with Nero, one of the Emperor’s dogs.
The building is assigned to the Beaux Arts Administration (with its architectural twin - the Jeu de Paume) as an annex to the Musée du Luxembourg, the museum for living artists. It is to follow on chronologically from the works in the Louvre. However, at the suggestion of Georges Clemenceau, President of the Council, Claude Monet agrees to install the Nymphéas [Water Lilies] there, a series of paintings he has been working on for years, and which he has given to the State.
The contract is signed for the donation to the State, and Monet expands the project into something much bigger. He is also heavily involved with the building works following the plans drafted by architect Camille Lefèvre. Two oval rooms are created, preceded by an entrance hall.
December: death of Claude Monet.
On 16 May, the “Musée Claude Monet" is inaugurated by Georges Clémenceau in the eastern half of the building, the rooms are opened to the public on the following day, May 17. The museum is attached administratively to the Musée du Luxembourg, and the entire building forms the Musée National de l’Orangerie des Tuileries.
Reorganisation of four temporary exhibition galleries, covering 500 m2 in the western half of the Orangerie, where, from 1929 to 1959, events are held that will prove to be significant moments in the history of art.
- Monet-Rodin Centenary. In support of the Artists’ Mutual Aid association "l’Entraide des artistes"
- First Exhibition of Contemporary French Art organised by "l’Entraide des artistes"
- Second Exhibition of Contemporary French Art organised by "l’Entraide des artistes"
One of the Water Lilies rooms is hit by shrapnel during the fighting for the liberation of Paris.
The Orangerie and the Jeu de Paume Gallery, which now house the Louvre's Impressionist collections, become one entity under the Louvre's Department of Painting: the "Galeries Nationales du Jeu de Paume et de l’Orangerie".
- The Enthusiast’s Cabinet. In Memory of M. A-S Henraux.
Based on the designs of architect Olivier Lahalle, a programme of building works creates 1300 m2 of gallery space along the entire length of the building, above the Water Lilies, whose natural light is now obscured. These rooms are to house the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume Collection, whose future is still uncertain, Domenica Walter having the usufruct of the collection. A grand staircase is made by the famous ironworker, Raymond Subes.
New programme of construction work to consolidate the building and refresh the rooms.
Installation of the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume Collection in the renovated spaces and the exhibition The Grand Louvre. The Orangerie becomes a museum in its own right, no longer under the administrative supervision of the Louvre and Jeu de Paume, whose collections would go to the future Musée d’Orsay.
The management of the Tuileries gardens is handed over to the Musée du Louvre, which re-establishes the link between the two museums.
Temporary exhibition on Monet and the Water Lilies Cycle (May 1999-January 2000), held when the building has been completely emptied before its closure.
Complete renovation and extension of the lower part of the building by the Agence Olivier Brochet, Agence Brochet Lajus Pueyo and Michel Goutal, chief architect for Historic Monuments, with a view to hanging the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume Collection there, without altering the installation of the Water Lilies. The upper floor is removed, re-establishing the natural light from above. The entrance hall to the Water Lilies is re-established in its original form. The building work is delayed and modified as archaeological excavations reveal vestiges of the ancient ramparts of the Tuileries Gardens: the "yellow ditches" from the 16th century. An exhibition area, educational facilities, an auditorium and a bookshop are also created.
17 May: reopening with a temporary exhibition evoking the now legendary Realist Painters exhibition of 1934, and its contribution to the history of art and to the subsequent seventy years of research it prompted on this subject.
The museum is attached to the Musée d’Orsay within the Public Establishment of the Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie.
A café is to be opened in the summer of 2015 to enhance the visitor experience.


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The telephone number for the place.
This typically represents the primary landline or contact number for the place. Nearly every place in the database has a local phone number. Infogroup processes all area code changes each month.


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This picture was in the news a couple of days ago. It drew me in. The scene looked familiar but I couldn't place it.
It goes with this news story about the crash in Florida on I-75.
I needed to look because this crash was similar (but worse) to the accident where I was injured. An interstate highway with no visibility. Vehicles just plowing into each other. The sense of control we feel when driving a car turns on a dime into helplessness, the kind that threatens our survival.
The accident scene was surreal, a dream where I am the spectator. I watch everything unfold as if it were a story. If things go wrong I can always wake myself up! Instead I'm stuck out there in a field, somewhere south of Bakersfield and north of the Grapevine. I think, this is how people die every day. Lives end just like this, in wreckage and fog. In a place without a name, among strangers.
On the one hand, you wonder why drivers keep driving when they can't see anything. Instinct tells us to stop. On the other hand, what realistic options are there? You're on a highway, so there is the need to keep moving forward. The trick is to hedge bets, move forward but move slowly enough so nothing really bad happens. It's not a good situation, and you would think we would have come up with a constructive response by now.
Why did the state highway people reopen the road? And in our case, why didn't they close the road in the first place? Highway people don't like to close roads. But, the road closes anyway when the accidents happen.
I feel for these people. And it brings back the memory of that day.


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This shrubby ‘beard’ lichen has a small thallus (to 3cm tall) with branches smooth and shiny and slightly swollen and articulated as in U. cornuta. The disintegrating branch tips resemble U. esperantiana but that species has papillate branches (pimpled) and is K+ yellow-red and not K- as in U. glabrescens. It is easily overlooked, even by the experts, but will colonise a wide range of habitats including coastal shrubs and tarmac. In Ireland, the species has been recorded from Counties Galway and Wicklow.
It is K-, Pd+ rust red.
Simms, M. J., (2016). Usnea glabrata (Ach.) Vain.. [In] LichenIreland.


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Kevin Mullins, PE, PLS has been appointed to serve on the Alabama Clean Water Task Force as a civil engineer expert. He was recommended by the Alabama legislature and approved by Governor Robert Bentley.
Kevin is the Water Business Team Leader in Garver's Huntsville, Alabama office with 30 years of experience as a water project manager and business professional.
"I am extremely honored and pleased to serve in this capacity," Kevin said. "I'm looking forward to working with this task force to study and improve Alabama's water and wastewater infrastructure."
The Alabama Clean Water Task Force serves as a platform to study Alabama's water treatment infrastructure and provide suggested methods to improve public health, the environment, industrial and economic development, and project financing.

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Ok, Dutch Treat was so much fun! Scary, but fun. All those cognates and words that look like they should be pronounced German style but they definitely shouldn't! Now it's on to Paris. There really is a story about the night train from Amsterdam to Paris—and maybe it'll appear on these pages before the concert...or maybe not!
Anyway, what with our school concert at the TSVBI and taxes and preparations for next year and the Tallis Scholars [I'm sure you're all going to that!] and grant applications, it's a busy, busy week: So back to work for me!
What better place to finish our 2015-2016 Eurotour than in Paris? Renowned for its popular music of France from the 16th and 17th centuries, Paris City Limits regales audiences with exciting dances, popular folksongs, dazzling chansons, and heartfelt songs of love and melancholy by the masters and by some relative unknowns!
There will be intimate chansons which deal with scenes of daily life: lovesickness, marital arguments, romantic friskiness, and more, and TEMP’s 19-voice chorus will perform large scale motets by masters such as Jean Mouton (Nesciens mater, for 8 parts) and Janequin’s spectacular musical chanson about the birds (Le chant des oyseaux) as well.
Lively dances by Attaignant and others feature our special guest artists Mary Springfels (viola da gamba), Peter Maund (percussion), and exhilarating Breton folk music rounds out the concert (yes, Cayla Cardiff will sing that song) as TEMP explores both the rustic and the sophisticated sides of Parisian and country life in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Our featured singers include countertenor Ryland Angel (New York), mezzo Erin Calata (Seattle), TEMP regulars Jenifer Thyssen, Meredith Ruduski, Cayla Cardiff, Stephanie Prewitt, Jeffrey Jones-Ragona, Thann Scoggin, Gil Zilkha, and more. The instrumental ensemble features our guest artists, as well as harpist Therese Honey, violinist Bruce Colson, our viol consort (Jane Leggiero, Stephanie Raby, John Walters), recorders (Susan Richter & Victor Eijkhout), and lutenist Scott Horton.


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And this flasher will work only for a machine with IMEI ALL 0 only. use this under FTM mode linkage.
Just type in the IMEI code and leave the ESN column to be blanked.
for those who got a new imei generated, the forum provide a fix that u might mess up the imei to all 0 by unplugging the usb cable during the firmware upgrading process..but this sounds too dangerous to try I think so, If anyone try this and work then we probably may have a safety net.
Edit :- I try the flasher by selecting the proper port(mine is COM4) but it keeps saying searching for 10mins but nothing appear.
"Start clients" >>> "software Download" >>> "backup"
Then select "View" >>> "Common" >>> "NVBrowser"
goto ID 1992, change the input value from 0 to 1 then click write to change the status.
from the menu it will bring up the terminal with a success message.
change back the values of ID 1992 in the NV browser. then reboot the phone.
now... the question is I am not sure is about the "X" exact MEID..
wonder if anyone could manage this tool.


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These are aromatherapy blends of pure dead sea salt and essential oils designed to help you relax and unwind. They can help to soothe aches/pains and their rich mineral content provides a number of benefits to your skin. These cost more because they contain a higher content of salt than our fizzy bath salt which is mixed with bath bomb mixture. They also come in a jar rather than a bag so can make for better presentation in hampers.
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From this, Michelle started to research the way society talks about people with Down syndrome and the impact this language can have. Lose The Label was the result of this research.
Lose The Label uses photographic features, training presentations, literature and media communication to challenge the impersonal language that can label and limit the life opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
Their book ‘More than medical’ is a collection of personal stories of families where there is a child or young person with Down syndrome. These stories show the true lived experience of Down syndrome and are intended to be a balance with the medical facts pre-natal parents are often given. ‘More than medical’ is designed as a resource for both healthcare staff and expectant parents who are having discussions about prenatal care choices. It is also a way of gaining access and support for expectant parents who have been given a postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome for their baby.
Here at Family Carers Net we have been fortunate enough to meet with Michelle Clark in person and she featured in our very first ‘Carers TV.’ Please read her personal story in ‘In Your Words’ on our website.


text: The Bulgarian guitar hero Nikolo Kotzev is back with Brazen Abbot - Guilty As Sin - the fourth album after Live And Learn (1995), Eye Of The Storm (1996) and Bad Religion (1997). If I refer to the booklet, Nikolo says "This album came in difficult times. At times it felt like I'll never make it ...". Honestly, I though this project was long dead considering the last record was made in 1997. By the way, you might know this guitarist from his metal opera Nostradamus (2001).


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Jhn 17:2 - “as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should[fn] give eternal life to as many as You have given Him.
Jhn 17:3 - “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
Jhn 17:4 - “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.
Jhn 17:5 - “And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.
Jhn 17:6 - “I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.
Jhn 17:7 - “Now they have known that all things which You have given Me are from You.
Jhn 17:8 - “For I have given to them the words which You have given Me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came forth from You; and they have believed that You sent Me.
Jhn 17:9 - “I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours.
Jhn 17:10 - “And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them.
Jhn 17:11 - “Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me,[fn] that they may be one as We are.
Jhn 17:12 - “While I was with them in the world,[fn] I kept them in Your name. Those whom You gave Me I have kept;[fn] and none of them is lost except the son of perdition, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
Jhn 17:13 - “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.
Jhn 17:14 - “I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
Jhn 17:15 - “I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.
Jhn 17:16 - “They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
Jhn 17:17 - “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
Jhn 17:18 - “As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
Jhn 17:19 - “And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.
Jhn 17:21 - “that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.
Jhn 17:23 - “I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.
Jhn 17:24 - “Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
Jhn 17:25 - “O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me.
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Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua (1998) 47 (2): 57-67.
Korea's water system and its management have the following characteristics: a traditionally village-based system, currently relying on water supply from rivers and supplemented by regional water supply systems. The recent increase in water demand has caused some regions to suffer from water shortages and as industrialisation in Korea continues, the country will become ‘water-stressed’ in the 21st century. Furthermore, the deterioration of river water quality is aggravating the water-shortage situation, and water is continually being wasted in many ways due to the currently inexpensive water prices. As Korea experiences more water shortages, the need for a more comprehensive and cost-effective management system is becoming ever more apparent. To deal with the present and future needs of the nation's water management, the current long-term plan is insufficient and inefficient. It relies to a great extent on building more dams and treatment plants. However, additional options must be taken into consideration, including the following: the modification of the current regional water supply-based system to a regional wastewater-based system in order to prohibit the direct discharge of wastewater into rivers and to protect their water quality, the implementation of water reuse and other water conservation programmes; the development of alternative water supply sources to reduce the dependency on river sources; the utilisation of water reuse and seawater desalination, and the increase of water price to reduce the water consumption. To understand the workings of these options, they are applied and illustrated in this paper using the example of the Nak-dong river basin. In conclusion, it is emphasised that an environment must be created where water will be thought of as a valuable economic tool, and integrated approaches, looking at all aspects of water systems must be taken, in order to deal with the anticipated water shortage conditions and their related problems.


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puddles, or gives me any best place!  And, ain't I a woman?
but Jesus heard me!  And, ain't I a woman!??
God and a Woman!  Man had nothing to do with Him!
they is asking to do it, the men better let them.


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Well, I'm sorry to bring you sad news. I had to say goodbye to a dear friend, Ethel. She was such a sweet little thing. Short, stout, kind of an Aunt Bea looking type. Sweet just isn't enough to describe Ethel. She is one of those dear souls that wouldn't harm a fly. Ethel just loves everyone. She always made me feel special. When Ethel saw me she would jump up and come to greet me, so obviously happy to see me.
You may be wondering why Ethel had to leave. For some reason the other girls were just not getting along with her. Out of the blue, after a year and a half, Ina decided she didn't like Ethel. Then, one by one, the others joined along. First Ida, then Lucy, then Millie and Minnie, Fannie, Clara, and finally Lilly. Eventually the bullying got worse. It was so hard to watch - Ethel just trying to join in and the others really obviously not accepting her. It actually got violent. This makes me so sad. I just don't understand why some are just not valued by others. . . why some get bullied . . .and why some are bullies.
As a child I was often bullied. While walking home from elementary school, I was actually hit and pushed to the ground by a mean little boy. This lasted for several months, and then I guess he just got bored with it. There were a couple other mean little boys that would occasionally torment me, chasing me, kicking me. I can't tell you why. Looking back, I can't imagine why a parent or teacher on the playground never noticed it. Oddly, I never told my parents. I guess by then I felt so badly about myself that it didn't occur to me that I shouldn't have to put up with it.
The girls were mean in another way - by not accepting me and by making fun of me. I was a tiny child, very sensitive and easy to intimidate and pick on. Isn't that the way it always goes? The little ones always seem to get picked on. And please allow me to add in an afterthought here, my friend Meri points out that not only the little ones get picked on, the big kids get picked on too, and many other kids who are different are easy targets. Her comment brought to mind another sad little girl that used to wander the playground alone. She was quite chubby, and very shy. I did try talking to her a few times but she would turn away. Sad but true. Just now remembering her and the sad look in her beautiful blue eyes breaks my heart.
I really didn't like school at all. I didn't mind the actual classroom part, but recess was really lonely. I would wander around and try to join in on games with the other children, but they had their little groups and I wasn't welcome. I guess I was a little different than them. I remember for weeks watching the girls in my class playing with the jumprope. Not just the ordinary jumprope but the really long one, the double dutch jump rope. I wanted so badly to try, but was never included. I mentioned this to my mom, and a few days later there was a bright pink with yellow handles double dutch jumprope on the kitchen table when I got home from school. I was so excited!!!! Now for sure they would play with me. I could barely sleep that night I was so excited. The next day I carefully packed my jumprope along with my bag lunch. Sitting in the classroom, I stared at the clock all morning, willing the hands of the clock to move a bit faster. After what felt like an eternity the bell rang and it was time for recess. I rushed outside with my new jumprope and stood in the spot where the other girls normally played. It didn't take long for me to figure out that nobody was really interested in joining me. The same group of girls gathered together, just like every other day. After a few minutes I just folded it up a few times and jumped by myself. At lunch recess I tried again, with no luck. By afternoon recess with nobody to jump with I just sat on the school steps and waited for the bell to ring. I was so sad. When I think back I just wish I would have been bolder and asked people from a different grade to jump with me. I'm sure there were a few lost souls like me wandering around. I wish I would have gathered them all together and we could have played together.
I wasn't your typical cutesy little girl. I had long, unruly, wavy locks, thick glasses, and didn't really care all that much about my appearance. I was a tomboy to be sure. Playing with dolls was not my idea of fun. I would much rather climb trees or play football. I do think the fact that there were a million boys on the block and very few girls had something to do with it. I was also sandwiched between two brothers, each of us two years apart. My sister came along six years after me, but she was really much younger. That was back when large families were the norm, and I'm telling you that block must have had a hundred kids on it. Mostly boys, and a few girls with . . . you guessed it . . . . Barbie dolls.
As I got a little older, the boys were getting so much bigger than me that playing football and the rough and tumble games boys play was not really a good idea anymore. Even though I would still join in on Kick The Can and 'Round The Moon at night, little by little I withdrew into myself and found ways to amuse myself. I think right around then is when I realized I like doing things with my hands. My grandma taught me to knit and I enjoyed it. I liked to color and draw. I recall putting a piece of paper over a leaf and rubbing a crayon back and forth and getting a tracing of the leaf. I also read a lot as a child. I would ride my bike the mile and a half to the local library and spend hours going through the books. As I parked my bike in the metal bike rack, (remember those?) and walked up the cement steps into the red brick building I felt I was no longer alone, the outcast, because within these walls I had more friends that I could count - Laura Ingalls Wilder, the Bobbsey Twins, Nancy Drew, The Boxcar Children, and countless others. I can still remember the smell of the library. I would get as many books as I could fit in my bike basket each week. On the ride home I always rode down the street paved with red bricks. I would sing aloud and hear my voice vibrate as I drove over the bricks.
Once home, I carried my huge stack of books upstairs and opened the door to the balcony outside my bedroom. The huge maple tree in the front yard would provide shade, and I could watch the world go by unnoticed. I spent so many wonderful hours out there reading the afternoon away, writing poetry, daydreaming of the many adventures I would surely have as I grew up. I remember getting a little certificate, a summer book club award for reading such a huge amount of books. At night I would sneak a book under the covers with a little flashlight, keeping one ear uncovered so I could hear my mother coming upstairs to tell me to stop reading and go to sleep.
No, I didn't really have any friends to play with, but my life was full of little adventures. I would climb trees, ride my bike, swim in our little backyard pool, rake leaves into a huge pile, make snowmen and snow angels, all the typical things children will do. Just with my siblings instead of friends. There were always tons of kids nearby since we had a family of 7 children right next door, so who needed friends anyhow? Weekends I would spend with my grandma and grandad. Talk about feeling loved, right? My grandad passed very young unexpectedly, and after that I spent as much time as I could with my grandma, who missed him so. I spent a great deal of my summers there with her after his passing. I didn't want her to be alone.
As an adult, I find I spend most of my time with my family, and any spare time keeping myself busy with my crafts. I guess that is where I feel the safest and happiest. Of course we had the sibling rivalry at home growing up, but I never had the feeling of not being good enough or different. Lucky for me I had a wonderful family and I have many wonderful childhood memories to offset the sad ones.
Back to Ethel. I don't know if you might have figured it out yet, but Ethel is a chicken. A Salmon Faverolle to be exact. I did lots of research before picking out the breeds of chickens I would purchase. My top priority was for them to be very docile and calm and quiet. I didn't want noisy chickens since I'm technically a "chicken outlaw" and not zoned to have them, and I didn't want aggressive chickens, since I would be scared to handle them. Ethel was such a sweet little thing. In my research I remember the description for her breed noting that in a mixed flock this bird often gets picked on because they are so docile. Since all the other breeds I picked out were supposed to be especially calm and nonaggressive, I didn't think this would be a problem.
Watching Ethel get bullied was so difficult for me. It upset my husband too. He's another one of those sensitive ones. It probably would be hard for anyone to watch. I guess I am the defender of the underdogs, the protector of all things too weak and small to stand up for themselves. Because I lived through the bullying I never forgot how it feels. Looking on the bright side, I do think it made me a better person. By some crazy twist of fate, I actually made the cheerleading squad in high school. At that point the bullying was over and I was instantly in the "in" crowd. Walking down the halls of the high school I would look at the faces of some of the other girls passing by and recognize the look of wishing to fit in with the crowd, wanting to belong, longing to be popular. I made a point of always saying hello to people by name, especially the ones that weren't considered to be the most attractive or talented or popular. Seeing someone's face light up because a "popular" girl actually singled her out from the crowd and said hi to her and called her by name made me feel really good. I knew how happy I would have felt to have someone treat me like I mattered. I ended up being friends with a lot of the girls, cheerleaders and non cheerleaders, but my two best friends throughout high school were girls who were not "popular", but just really nice girls. My high school was pretty big, our senior class had around 700 graduates, so there were actually many different "popular" groups - band, sports, art, drama, etc. It was easy to find a place you kind of fit into, but it was also easy to get lost in the crowd.
I guess Ethel and I are just a different breed. I am certain there are more of us out there. I know it to be true, because I have met many of you. We love deeply, we are compassionate and sensitive, and only want to be loved. It must be genetic, because my children seem to have the same trait. Each of them is sensitive and very kind, and would never hurt someone else. They are the ones who say "Thank you" to the speaker on the fast food drive through, and smile at the bank teller and ask how they are doing. They tell me they love me each time we end a phone call even if we talk every single day. I am so lucky. I have three boys and one girl. One granddaughter and two grandsons. I am so proud of my kids, they are such wonderful people, each of them, and I am so blessed to have them as my family. And, as before, when I am with family I feel accepted, and loved. I think this is why I wanted a large family, and other than being a teacher my only wish in life was to be a mom and housewife. I never did finish my college education, but I was a teacher in more ways than one!
My youngest son actually took on the role of playground protector and stood up to the bullies who would try to pick on the weakest kids at school. I was so happy when he would tell me about it because I knew he just couldn't stand by and watch someone get bullied. My heart would swell with pride and gratification that my children were not the "bullies", and also not the "bullied".
I made a temporary home for Ethel in the shed at night and let her run loose during the day while the others were in the pen. It was double cleaning, double feeding, and just plain double work, but I was determined to keep her safe. And happy. She got extra treats. I would get her out early in the morning and she got to run loose around the back yard all day while the other girls watched enviously from within the fenced in area. I can't tell you how many times I would let them know how displeased I was with them and throw the little remark out to them, "Well, that's what you get for being mean". The saddest thing for me was during the day going back to check on her. I did this several times daily to make sure she had enough food and water, and to make sure she was alright. We had a fenced in area in the backyard for the chickens, right next to the coop, to keep them safe from predators. Every time I went back to check on her, there she was, peering in at all the other girls, obviously wanting to be in there with them. She would just stand or sit right next to the fence, getting as close as she could to her "friends", even though when she was allowed to mingle they would again bully her. It was so pathetic. It almost made me cry. I would go pull some lettuce from the garden and give her a huge pile to eat and throw a little in for the girls, but I was still mad at them. I know they are just chickens and maybe this is more instinctual than anything, but it was still sad.
Eventually a friend offered to take Ethel. She just bought a new batch of young chickens, and we were hopeful that the little chickens would be intimidated by Ethel's fluffy chubby little body and look up to her as a leader, not someone to bully. A mother hen, if you will.
I don't want to end this on a sad note, so let me say that throughout the years I have met some wonderful, kind, sweet people, both through my blog and in the "real world", and my faith in human nature has somewhat been restored. My husband is one of those kind-hearted people who would never hurt someone. I am very lucky to have met these wonderful people, and some of you are reading this right now.
Sadly, if I am asked if I was one of the popular ones, I would probably have to answer no. I can still relate to the outcasts, the unpopular, the unattractive. I was one of them. Nobody likes to get picked on . . . we all just want to be loved.
My hope is that all of the people who feel unloved will have love, those without friends will find friendship, and those who are certain they will never be good enough will know that they always have been good enough . . . all along.
P.S. I never did learn to jump double dutch.


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text: PLMJ Lawyers ‘impresses with its track record and experience’ and is valued for its ‘proximity to the client’ and ‘strategic view of matters’. It has roles in some of the most headline-grabbing ongoing cases, including representing several defendants in the so-called Operation Marquês, the largest pending criminal investigation into companies and high-profile individuals; and GE Power Controls, also as defendant, which is being accused of violating construction rules causing several deaths and injuries due to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. Practice head João Medeiros ‘knows the system deeply and is totally available and efficient’. Paulo Farinha Alves, Alexandra Mota Gomes and senior associate Pedro Barosa are the other names to note. José Ricardo Gonçalves left the firm in February 2019.

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The Tannery Series returns to PEM/PM to explore the Japanese art forms that have taken America by storm.
Dig out your Astroboy and put on your Pokemon ears! Join us for a discussion of soulful robots, gender-bending plotlines, punk-haired heroines and heroes with stars in their eyes. We’ll go beyond the usual notions of cartoon and costume, fantasy and reality, to explore ideas about public and private selves and what the popularity of Manga in the United States reveals about the changes in American identity.
Roland Kelts (JAPANAMERICA: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S.), plunges into the American experience with Japanese pop phenomenon. Highlighting the shared conflicts as American and Japanese pop cultures dramatically collide in the here and now, his work is as literate as it is hip.
Robin Brenner (Understanding Manga and Anime), takes on cosplay, fanservice and everything in between. Her fresh, fascinating, exhaustive book, is perfect for serious fans, neophytes, as well as for anyone who wonders what their kids have been reading and talking about.
There’s food, music, community and fun as we team up again with the wonderful folks at the Peabody Essex Museum. Come dressed as your favorite Manga character!