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When using Lightroom, you might be wondering why the highlight recovery between different camera models allows for different room. Given the “color of light” (light source color temperature and tint) is the same, the highlight recovery difference depends primarily on baseline exposure compensation applied to a raw file when it is opened in Adobe raw converters (Adobe Camera Raw, ACR; or Lightroom, LR). This baseline exposure compensation is applied behind the scenes, the exposure compensation slider after the file is opened stays at zero. This is Adobe’s way to equalize cameras.
As you can see, using the Adobe Standard process, the number for BaselineExposureOffset is at zero (if it is present for your camera, add it to BaselineExposure).
From the table above, you can see that for Nikon D3X at ISO 50 (Lo setting) 0.75 EV (stops) is subtracted, making the image “darker”, while for ISO 100 0.25 EV is added, making it “brighter”. You can also see that the compensation (and thus the room for “highlight recovery”) differs between the D3 and the D4 by 1/4 EV, more “room” for the D3. The difference between the D3 and the D3S is 1/2 EV, favoring in this respect the D3; however in fact it means that the D3S exposure is already hotter, adding to less noise.
Interesting. This might explain why Adobe Standard looks overexposed to me for night photography and Camera Neutral does not with my D700. Also, I occasionally get color banding with some camera profiles if I’m not careful on night skies.
the guys that did RawPhotoProcessor (RPP) pointed out this type of compensation a while back. this is what makes RPP sometimes better at recovering highlights where ACR fails.
Over the Christmas holidays, I decided to convert my CR2 files to DNG. I did not realize the chore that would be since I have over 300,000 photos in my digital folders. It took a couple of weeks, around the clock, using Adobe’s DNG Converter, but I accomplished the task. I now have a few extra terabytes of computer space.
The one thing I noticed as I was deleting the CR2 files (wish DNG Converter had an “automatically delete CR2 files” button) is that the DNG files were lighter than the corresponding CR2 files. At first it confused me because a RAW file was a RAW file, right? Then I thought that if the DNG file was about 75-80% the size of the CR2 file, then Adobe must be throwing data away, which is why the files were lighter and smaller.
I went back to Photoshop CC and post-processed both files identically. I got the same result, which I also thought was interesting. But with the experiential evidence that my work would be the same with the DNG files, I proceeded to delete all the CR2 files.
Now, after reading your post, I understand the difference. Knowledge acquired…. Thanks!
One of the many reasons not to delete original CR2 files is that Canon DPP does not process DNG format. Please consider keeping the originals. It is a good practice.
Too late! They all went bye-bye two weeks ago. I don’t like DPP. Never did. I’m a Photoshop guy, even to the extent that I’m making Photoshop take over all my previous work in Photo-Paint, PaintShop Pro, and CorelDraw.
Never say “never” ;) – who knows, maybe at some point something will change and you will need DPP. But generally, a slight bug in the dng converter may ruin your photos. Why not to keep original shots too?
Nope. They are outta here! And the first thing I do when I come in from the field each day is convert all my CR2 files to DNG files. Adobe’s DNG Converter makes it fast and painless, except for deleting all those CR2 files, but a resort of the directory makes that easy, too.
Hi, bit late to the party but I only found this article now. A while ago I did the exact same analysis with (obviously) the same results. I played with Exiftool a bit overwriting the ISOvalues of different raw files and looking at the results of DNG converter. The BaselineExposure seems to be constant per camera (except the -1 at ISO 50).
What I’m wondering is: (a) where does Adobe take this information from and (b) where does it store it. On (a) I assume Adobe creates a standardised record for each new camera (probably along the DNG-data model) and on (b) the DNG-converter must have some internal camera database.


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LOW The execution certainly isn’t.
WTF It honestly feels like large chunks of the game are simply absent.

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The people or clients have a right to know about the conduct of their counsel, whom they are paying fees with an expectation for justice, the Commission observed.
The Central Information Commission has directed Bar Council of Delhi to report/publish the cases of professional misconduct, both proved and not proved, at regular intervals or as and when the decision was taken, in compliance of Section 4 (1) of RTI Act in their official website or journal or by any other means of publication convenient to it.
Information Commissioner M. Sridhar Acharyulu, while disposing of a Second Appeal filed by one Tapan Chaudhary, observed that, client who complained in particular and all clients in general do have right to information about decisions of the Bar Council on complaints so that they can properly exercise their expression in taking cases to an advocate of his choice, after he exercised that choice with full knowledge about what practical ethics are.
Mr. Tapan Chaudhary had sought an information with regard to an order by Bar Council of Delhi wherein Advocates as Directors of the company have been allowed to file civil suits. He also wanted to know whether such an Order could be reported in print and broadcast media. Having received no information, he filed first and second appeal. The Commission has directed the PIO of the Bar Council to furnish para wise information to him within 15 days.
PEOPLE IN GENERAL AND ADVOCATES IN PARTICULAR SHOULD KNOW HOW MISCONDUCT WILL BE DEALT WITH.
The Commission also added that, the Bar Council has to publish these reports because generally entire people are positively affected by the good conduct to some extent and harmfully affected by misconduct of the advocates, and if the Bar Council punishes them or brings out genuineness of service, it will neutralize the impact.

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This article may not interest everyone, it is about typing in ‘Tamil’; a language existed over 2000 years. Yet some of the points may fit for the people who types in multiple language. Android has many keyboards including the Google’s own. The stock version of your phone’s keyboard may vary based on the phone’s make. Sony, Samsung and few other manufacturers has their own keyboard app set as default. The keyboards I am going to list out and compare are those on the top of line which can be fit in to any android device regardless of the make.
Google’s own keyboard, satisfies all the basic requirements of a keyboard, nothing more and nothing less. The keyboard is snappier and the design is cool after the latest update (Lollipop). The personal dictionary syncs across all of your devices even in web. Coming to ‘Tamil’ typing you need to configure from input settings and select appropriate language you want to load up. To switch between the languages you have to load up the global menu from notification drawer or else by continuously pressing the space bar. Either option loads up the global menu of input options which is bitter. Prediction and spell correction for Tamil is bad, yes BAD. It only predicts/corrects the words you previously typed in the past.
Pros : Free, Simple, Sleek, Faster.
Cons : Switching language through global menu, inadequate spell correction and no prediction of new words.
Top rated keyboard app in Play store and managed to hold that place for long time. Recently made as a freemium. I personally using it for the last 4 years. In the recent update 12 new languages were updated (most of them are Indian languages). The key layout for Tamil language in SwiftKey is like qwerty for English. If learning curve is too much steeper for this layout as I was used to the normal layout for long time. When I cross verified other Tamil keyboard layouts nothing is same as this layout. The frequency of using ‘Caps Lock’ button or ‘long press’ for selection of characters in underlying layers are very high. This slows down my typing speed for Tami. Comes to English it is too damn good in all the way. Spell correction and prediction for English is too good especially with the “Trending Phrase” option checked in the settings, however for Tamil it is marginal. As the prediction works for only three possible options you have to type longer for better prediction. Swipe input is not a good option for Tamil typing. The extra-ordinary feature I admire about this keyboard is ability to predict and correct words even in multiple language at same time. You can understand the last point in screenshot below, see the English Keyboard even predicts/corrects the Tamil word. It’s truly a multi-language keyboard. Switching between the languages were a swipe away on space bar.
Pros : Freemium, Speedy, Personal Dictionary on Cloud Syncs across devices (available for iOS), multi-lingual typing.
Cons : Prediction options are limited to 3, spell correction is not working as expected, ‘Swipe to input’ option doesn’t work as it works for English.
Pros: Speedy, Neat Ordered layout, Better prediction, better correction, Swipe input for Tamil, dictionary sync across device.
Cons: Premium (free for trail), No multi-language at same time.

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Percy Jackson is NOT on this list!
Interesting. I used to be a young-Earth creationist, like you, when I was a teenager. And when I was the same age and younger I was also very much into Roman/Greek/Norse/Egyptian/etc mythology... had a pretty detailed understanding of the different pantheons and so on. Not sure why I find both existing side by side to be so interesting, maybe because it seems like understanding how multiple other systems of mythology were completely bogus and made-up seems like it should cast some light on how whatever mythology one believes in themselves is similarly bogus and made-up. I do think it had something to do with my finally seeing the truth... though traveling, studying, and having experiences with other more contemporary religions might have played a bigger part. Anyway good luck. Nice quiz.

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And it doesn’t end there! The angles the players take in the field, swinging 1st pitch on a guy that can’t find the zone, running into outs - it’s frightening.
I didn't get to see the play, but listening the announcer says that they make a play at 1st, and Schriber starts throwing the ball around the horn, the ump calls him safe. Erstad needs to get tossed in that situation. This team is playing like an absolute train wreck right now. Show some f'ing life for the team. Or, in his case sit in the dugout in a daze with no answers. This team is the most frustrating team in a long time.
NU takes an L at home to K-St. Crap.
Lost to UNO in Lincoln. The Erstad experiment if you can even call it that anymore continues to be a fun ride.
3rd best team in the state....thank god we don't play UNK.
NU is now a 19-loss team who has lost to a 21-loss team and a 19-loss team in back-to-back performances. Not good.... not good at all.
Yikes. Not good. Erstad will get another year thanks to him winning a conference title last year. But next season the heat will be on full blast.
Damnit, we can make a case for possibly being top 5 in the state though.
Losing to KSU, UNO, and then getting swept by Buttgers might be..... Let's hope it doesn't happen.
16-20(3-8) after today’s loss. Easily the worst Husker team in the last 20 years and hard to imagine it will get much better any time soon with the guys we will lose after this year. Any hope that Erstad calls it quits?
Whelp, the Huskers won one. 12-4 over Rutgers as the Waldron brothers stepped up in the pitching dep't.
When as a player do you start taking pride. This team is going to lose a series to Rutgers. Northwestern and Penn State have to be irate they don't get to play us this year. They would have a great chance for a series win.
When you aren’t very talented pride only takes you so far. The current state of the program is on Erstad and his staffs failures on the recruiting trail.
And today a ridiculously bad pitching change added to the mix. An example of pushing every wrong button. We're bad as it is, but decisions such as those made today make the situation even worse.
As someone who is sitting in the stadium currently, whatever the plan is not off to a good start. Schreiber 0-2 and we’ve left ducks on the pond early. 3-1 Jaybirds bottom 3.
We just are not very good.

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I am investigating the physical processes that drive beach morphodynamics over short term (hours, days) and long term time periods (seasons) as well as how the presence or absence of offshore structures such as reefs may modify this response. In order to accomplish this research, I am working in two different beaches along Southwestern Australia, one exposed beach, located at Secret Harbour, and one reef-fronted beach located at Garden Island.
Currently, a high percentage of the world's population live at coasts which generates a lot of pressure in these environments. In addition, sea level rise and stronger storms due to climate change are affecting the natural equilibrium of beaches worldwide. That is why it is extremely important to study how beaches behave and what are the main physical processes that drive beach changes. By using this knowledge, better coastal management and planning can be achieved.

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Likewise our local cuisine, whilst simple, is probably the most revered by the Italian people and has produced many of the top chefs in Italy and around the world.
If wine is your thing, again Abruzzo has an abundance of producers making a range of really exceptional wines which are now gaining a worldwide reputation of being some of the best in Italy.
We will never compete with the “must go to” places in this beautiful country, but if you have “been there, done that” and want to experience Italy as it was before mass tourism, come to Abruzzo, come stay with us and we’ll aim to share an experience that you’ll never forget - we hope in a good way of course!

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As you know, we are using the Second Step curriculum in your child's classroom. The Second Step program teaches students important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. It also helps our school to be a safe and respectful place where everyone can learn.
To be proactive in helping all students feel safe and welcome at BME, anonymous surveys are administered in the school year to help us monitor and respond to our schools bullying prevention needs.
For bullying prevention to work, everyone at school needs to be involved. In 2013, BME adopted a comprehensive Bullying Response and Prevention plan to guide our efforts. This plan was developed and adapted by our School Improvement Team (SIT) in accordance with national anti bullying legislation and county guidelines and protocols. You can view this comprehensive plan on the BME school web page under the parents tab. While some of the details over the years have channged, the general procedures and protocols are still intact.
Parents have a role to play too! Get involved in making our school a safe and respectful place by letting us know if you hear about bullying at our school. You can report bullying via the school website Report Bullying link, by calling our school phone, or in person, Make sure your child knows to tell you or someone at school if he or she is being bullied, or if he or she knows someone else being bullied. Give your child the clear message it is never ok to bully others.
If you have any questions about the Bullying Prevention Unit or the Second Step Program, please contact me. Also, don't forget to check out our Bullying Response and Prevention Plan via the school website for more information our school's policies and procedures. Thank you for helping us make our school a safe, respectful place where everyone can learn!

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Delivery of high quality multi-line risk evaluations and loss analysis of exposures and controls related to Workers’ Compensation, Property, Inland Marine, Umbrella, Builders’ Risk, Products/Completed Operations, Commercial Auto, Garage Liability/Dealer’s Blanket and General Liability.
Have a team-based approach working with other internal associates and departments, as well as our agency partners, to provide effective risk improvement consultations to Commercial policyholders that positively influence loss ratios, relationships, profitable new business growth and account retention.
Deliver collaborative, consultative-based Loss Control services that provide value and solutions to policyholders while working with them to move service issues forward and improve the account’s loss exposures and performance and overall cost of risk.
Conduct on-site visits of existing and prospective policyholders and complete comprehensive survey reports to evaluate operations, exposures and controls and provide an overall assessment for adequate risk selection, pricing and application of techniques for profitable Underwriting results.
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Act as a technical resource for Underwriters, other internal departments, agency partners and policyholders. Assist policyholders with identifying exposures and implementing effective controls to minimize risk.
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Assist in the evolution of the Auto-Owners Loss Control Services department by contributing technical skills and knowledge, expertise, ideas and working on projects to assist in achieving our vision. Mentor, coach and train new and less experienced Loss Control associates.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in safety related sciences, engineering, related field, or equivalent OR an Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health with equivalent related work experience.
Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual insurance company made up of five property and casualty companies and one life/health/annuity insurer. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, we currently operate in 26 states. Our written premium is nearly $6 billion, and we are proud to have been ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002. Auto-Owners continues to be recognized for exceptional financial strength and stability among the nation’s largest insurers. We partner with independent agencies that sell our products and are consistently acknowledged for our superior customer service to our agents and our policyholders.
Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners is also committed to a work/life balance and provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

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BERTO Consulting Services is a woman owned small business that provides expert IT services. Mission We provide 70 years of expertise and leadership, in the full software development lifecycle, directly to our government agencies, and to companies that support our government mission-critical programs.
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When you want a special breakfast for two, stir 1/2 cup berries into the batter and top pancakes with whipped cream.
Using a soup ladle to pour batter onto the griddle makes for less mess!
For uniformly shaped pancakes, pour the batter from an ice-cream scoop or 1/4 cup measure.

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Paraplanner required by this regional IFA firm that provides Individual advice to HNW Private Clients working on a model based on ongoing client service. The firm delivers efficient service and high-quality advice to a wide range of clients across the full range of investments, tax and retirement planning.
Applicants will be experienced in IFA paraplanning and ideally have progress towards the industry Level 4 exams. Excellent benefits package over and above the basic salary.
IFA Support required by this regional Wealth Manager that provides financial planning to HNW clients across investments, taxation and pensions. Connected to a professional practice the IFA arm continues to grow and now seeks an additional team member to support the Financial Planners.
You will deal with the preparation for client meetings and follow up of action points, new business processing, platform trades and other servicing, valuations, record keeping and data management plus liaison with clients and providers. The role will increasingly include technical support across report writing and research.
You will be experienced in supporting Financial Advisors including exposure to the industry platforms and back office tools. You will have excellent team working skills whilst also capable of operating on your own initiative taking responsibility for your full remit.
IFA Paraplanner required by this well-known asset manager to work with the firm’s HNW Private Clients across the full range of financial planning including Investments, Tax and Retirement work.
The Paraplanner will provide technical support to the IFAs including research, report writing, valuations, client reviews, platform work, database management and a high level of client contact including attendance at client meetings.
You will be a highly experienced paraplanner within a Wealth Management environment though applications are welcome from less experienced candidates with progress towards the industry Level 4 exams. The company offers an excellent salary, full benefits and a bonus depended on individual performance.
Paraplanner required by this wealth manager that operates within a niche market, to work with the firm’s Private Clients across the full range of financial planning including Investments, Pensions and Protection, working with complex advice for HNW individuals.
The Paraplanner will provide support to the Financial Planners including research, report writing, valuations, client reviews, platform work, database management and a high level of client contact including attendance at client meetings.
You will be an experienced paraplanner within a Financial Planning environment ideally with progress to Level 4. You will have excellent communications skills, technical exposure and be experienced in the compilation of advice. The company offers an excellent salary plus benefits.


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Trillium Health blazed a trail in the fight against AIDS 30 years ago. Today we continue to build on our founding principles. Courage to break down barriers to care because of gender, sexual orientation, race, or ability to pay. Innovation that delivers new and enhanced services to our patients and clients. Hope for a healthier tomorrow for everyone in our community.
Trillium Health combines primary medical care, on-site pharmacy and lab, case management, and supportive services all under one roof, providing a seamless experience for our patients and clients. We add a unique element to the way we provide care, meeting individuals where they are through community outreach and education and working to retain individuals in care to help foster healthier communities. We offer our services to anyone seeking a different health care experience. Our goal is to provide personalized, affirming care to everyone who walks through our doors.
Our main offices are located at 259 Monroe Avenue in Rochester, New York. Trillium Health also maintains satellite locations in Bath, Geneva, and on Central Avenue in downtown Rochester.
Trillium Health is an equal opportunity employer that complies with federal, state and local employment regulations and laws. Eligibility for employment is without reference to race, age, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, or disability.
Trillium Health is committed to the principles of diversity, both in who we serve as well as who we are. We strive to recruit, retain and advance people of all backgrounds so that our workforce mirrors the true diversity of the communities we work in and serve.

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Today I'm getting together with some friends for a dolly meet. Every time the Portland Blythe community gets together, there is a theme, and the theme of today's meet is Piñatas. I have made it my goal to make a new printable for each of the dolly meets' themes (see my Springtime theme and my Valentine theme), and a piñata party seemed like a good fit for a set of Lotería cards.
I was first introduced to Lotería by a classmate in art school whose senior thesis revolved around the theme of the deck. I have always really loved the imagery in the cards and found them to be very inspiring. (I'm not the only one, either. Check out this amazing deck with a Star Wars theme!) Not surprisingly, I find the cards to be even more wonderful in miniature form.
1. These images are not in the public domain, so please don't use this printable for anything other than personal projects.
2. I have left the original deck intact, including a couple of cards that some people find to be racist. I wasn't sure whether to include them, but, in the interest of making a printable with a full deck of cards, I decided to keep them. I'll leave it up to you whether to include those cards in your sets.

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I am not a voice in the chorus of “save our hardcovers!” I also, however, love having a shelf full of tangible books that I can gloat over, lend out, and dust. Just kidding, I never dust. I recognize the visceral experience that a paper book gives. I have many a fond memory that revolves around thumbing the pages and slamming the cover shut at the end of a gripping tale. It has been interesting, as an adult in this era, to watch the transformation of the printed word. There is something to be said for defending our precious, strained eyes from yet another screen. A book will never run out of battery. If you leave it in a train station, you don’t have to remotely delete your personal data. You cannot press flowers between your favorite stories on your e-reader.
However, I’ll shout it from the rooftops. I love my Kindle.
The grown up child-me, whose carry-on luggage was just a backpack full of books, loves the ability to carry hundreds of volumes at any given time in my purse. I like the instantaneousness of my electronic books. The joy of acquisition is amplified by the idea that I’ll be able to read that book whenever and wherever the fancy strikes me. While I don’t get to go fight the lines in the excited crowd for a midnight release, which was a great part of the excitement for new Harry Potter books in my youth, I am still very excited that I will have Harry Potter and the Cursed Child delivered to my e-reader immediately on July 31st.
If you want to read more Ruckus MBA blog posts, you can find them here!


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Glamis-based company Agrico UK Ltd. has been shortlisted for the first Investors in People Awards.
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for this award. To involve and inspire the next generation through our ‘Tattie Tastic’ project is something we’re very proud of.
They have made it to the Best School and Business Partnership category in recognition of the ‘Tattie Tastic Project’, run as part of the Scottish Food and Drink Federation’s schools programme, A Future in Food.
Now in its third year, the partnership has involved a class of Primary 6 and 7 children joining the seed potato business for a series of interactive lessons.
By using the potato as a mechanism to teach them all about business and growing crops, it has helped shape their understanding of the product and the potato industry in the area they live.
It has also shown them the extensive opportunities that exist within the food manufacturing industry.
The awards, which received over 500 entries from all over the UK and will be presented in London next month, will acknowledge the best people management practices amongst Investors in People-accredited businesses.
The winners across 15 categories, including Excellence in Leadership and Management and Social Responsibility, will be announced at a ceremony on June 23.
Best School and Business Partnership will go to the partnership that demonstrates the strongest link between a school and employer and a strong creative approach with tangible benefits to both parties.
Agrico are shortlisted with two other partnerships.

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KT’s Reward Card, our frequent BBQ rewards program, earns you points for every visit to any KT’s location. Earn enough points and enjoy free BBQ on us. Your KT’s Card automatically keeps track of the points you’ve earned with your purchases. Check your receipt by each visit to see where you stand! It’s free to sign up for the KT’s Card. Stop in to any of our locations to order one, or fill out the form below, then print your confirmation page and bring it in to get your card and a free sandwich! Rewards include free baskets, free party packs…even a free party for 10 for our most loyal diners! Inquire at any KT’s location for more details.
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Special Note (4/25/01): The Frederick location will be closing on April 28, 2001. It will be re-opening in the near future at a different location. Details will be posted as soon as they are available. Please visit either their Boonsboro or Charles Town locations (adresses are at the bottom of this page) or visit their website: www.thompsongas.com.
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Donald Trump has said that South Korea, Germany, and Japan should pay for the US troops stationed on their soil.
Bad enough that Americans pay for the defense of allies.
But America also gives money to its enemies; most notably to Pakistan, which, though classed as an ally, is in fact an enemy.
As far back as 2011, Americans were informed that Pakistan was helping the Taliban, the Islamic terrorist organization in Afghanistan with which they had been at war since October 2001.
Pakistan’s security service provides weapons and training to Taliban insurgents fighting U.S. and British troops in Afghanistan, despite official denials, Taliban commanders say, in allegations that could worsen tensions between Pakistan and the United States.
A former head of Afghan intelligence also told the program that Afghanistan gave Pakistan’s former president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, information in 2006 that Osama bin Laden was hiding in northern Pakistan close to where the former al Qaeda leader was eventually killed by U.S. special forces in May.
Admiral Mike Mullen, then the top U.S. military officer, accused Pakistani intelligence last month of backing violence against U.S. targets including the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. He said the Haqqani network, an Afghan militant group blamed for the September 13 embassy attack, was a “veritable arm” of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence agency (ISI).
Pakistan denies the U.S. allegations.
One Taliban commander, Mullah Qaseem, told the BBC the important things for a fighter were supplies and a hiding place.
Other Taliban commanders described how they and their fighters were, and are, trained in a network of camps on Pakistani soil.
According to a commander using the name Mullah Azizullah, the experts running the training are either members of the ISI or have close links to it.
“They are all the ISI’s men. They are the ones who run the training. First they train us about bombs; then they give us practical guidance,” he said.
Another Taliban fighter, known as Commander Najib, said al Qaeda trainers also operated in the camps, talent spotting possible suicide bombers.
“I was in the camp for a month … They were giving us practical training in whatever weapons we specialized in … Suicide bombers were taken to a different section and were kept apart from us. Those who were taught to be suicide bombers were there,” he said.
And, of course, Pakistan was hiding Osama bin Laden from American revenge for 9/11 – though of course the Pakistani government denied it.
A former head of Afghan intelligence told the BBC Afghan officials gave Musharraf information in 2006 suggesting bin Laden was hiding in Mansehra, a town just 12 miles from Abbottabad, where bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces in May, but that the information was not acted upon.
Amrullah Saleh, head of Afghan intelligence from 2004 to 2010, said Syed Akbar, a Pakistani believed to be smuggling guns to the Taliban, told Afghan intelligence he had escorted bin Laden from one location to another.
“The information we had was suggesting Mansehra was the town where bin Laden was hiding … It happens after so many years that bin Laden was about 12 miles from that location,” he said.
Saleh and Afghan President Hamid Karzai took the evidence to Musharraf who, according to Saleh, reacted angrily.
Nothing has changed. Pakistan continues to train, equip, and protect the Taliban.
A proposal for a new fund to pay Pakistan for its assistance in the war on terror has received approval from the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee.
Senator John McCain, committee chairman, introduced the funding bid as part of the Senate’s 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which was passed on May 18. If Pakistan can meet all of the bill’s conditions, the new fund will grant the nation $800 million in compensation.
This new fund replaces the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) from 2013, and solely focuses on Pakistan. The CSF paid Pakistan for its support of the U.S. and Coalition forces in Afghanistan. To date, Pakistan has received $3.1 billion, but the old fund will expire at the end of the fiscal year on September 30.
The reimbursement fund will still require Pakistan to maintain communication lines to Afghanistan, and if Pakistan does not act against the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Haqqani network, the U.S. will withhold $300 million.
Committee members noted that removing Afghanistan operations from the fund’s objectives was timely because U.S. involvement in Afghanistan had decreased. Most U.S. troops in Afghanistan have been withdrawn, and the coalition forces will soon do the same, lawmakers said.
The House of Representatives passed a bill last week that also aims to reimburse Pakistan. However, it does not replace the CSF and offers $900 million with $450 million tied to acting against the Haqqani network.
The new bill marks a shift to a focus on Pakistan’s national security, which has become a major interest for America’s own national security.
Q: How exactly does America’s national security depend on the security of Pakistan?
The committee said continuing to use the CSF would hinder any U.S. support of Pakistan’s anti-terrorism efforts.
Q: What “anti-terrorism efforts” by Pakistan would those be?
If the recklessness with which the US gives aid to Pakistan looks to you like insanity, you will find your suspicions confirmed when you know that your tax money also goes to aid the extremely wealthy Islamic tyranny of Saudi Arabia, which works night and day to impose Islam upon America and the whole of the Western world.
And the insanity doesn’t stop there.
In the years when the US was supposed to have no ties whatsoever with Communist Cuba – yes! Your tax dollars were going there too.
And while you are still gaping in disbelief, there’s one more enemy you need to know you were aiding – Iran.
You will find Cuba and Iran listed as recipients of US aid here. The list makes interesting reading.

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Will need to check this out, sounds interesting.


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Greater Pacific Construction is a full-service general contractor that specialize in residential and commercial constructions in Orange County, such as Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Room Addition, Tenant Improvements, and more. Our work ethics and culture have helped us attract the most experienced, quality driven, and honest team members, subcontractors, architects and designers. Leading the company is Kevin Zabeti, a highly-experienced and licensed general contractor, who has worked on several types of projects, from home renovations to high-profile commercial projects. Read the testimonials from our satisfied clients and call us today.
We are extremely pleased with our room addition by Greater Pacific Construction!! ``Room addition`` is somewhat misleading as our project included demolition of a garage, a foundation and construction of a new garage with a large bedroom and bathroom on a new second floor. From pouring concrete to painting, Greater Pacific handled it all. With their on-site manager, they kept the project moving with surprisingly little inconvenience to us. They kept us in the loop with almost daily updates and were always accessible to answer questions and help with decisions. When the project was about over, we looked around and decided that we would have to change the landscaping to go with it. With Greater Pacific’s help, we came up with a plan and they carried it out. It almost looks like a new house! We love our new bedroom with its view of the ocean, fireplace and sitting area! We are happy to recommend Greater Pacific Construction to anyone considering a large home construction project.
Greater Pacific Construction provided me with a beautiful home addition as well as filling in an old swimming pool. The staff was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. They provided me with a quote in writing as well as their license information so I knew they were the company to go with. They provided me with additional work not initially quoted, but were professional in making sure I had all my needs met. I would highly recommend them.
I have had a lot of remodeling done before and Greater Pacific is by far the best I have come across. All the work was done in about 3 weeks in between Christmas and New Years. He is a really good guy, follows through, and did all the work perfect.
We interviewed many contractors, some were referrals and some we had found in advertisement. We came across Greater Pacific's contact info on the web and requested a quote for our Room Addition. They immediately scheduled their estimator to meet with us and provided us with a complete and well planned proposal. They are experts at what they do and built a quality 2nd level addition for us. They are honest and very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend them to anyone who is planning to do any kind of room addition or remodeling work. Thank you Greater Pacific for your services and efforts.
Thank you Greater Pacific for all of the efforts that you put into our project. We are extremely pleased with the experience we have with your company and would recommend Greater Pacific to any of our friends or family looking to do an addition or renovation. Our family and friends love the work you did for us and we are very happy about the fact that we picked you as our Contractor. We wish you success with the rest of your projects and hope to work with you again.
My husband and I did a complete remodel of our home in San Clemente including extension of the back of our house into the backyard for a larger kitchen and living area. We interviewed 2 other companies besides Greater Pacific. They all seemed qualified. However, what really stood out the most about Greater Pacific was their ideas, knowledge of construction and the level of creativity they offered us. We ended up signing a contract with them after we talked to a few of their references. By then we felt confident that we had made the right decision and that they knew what our goals are and what we have in mind about the job. Upon signing we were presented with a progress pay schedule and a construction completion date and schedule. The project was built exactly according to our needs and even exceeded our expectations. The quality was outstanding and we received great level of care during construction. They are truly experts at what they do and delivered exactly what they had promised. We will recommend them to any family member trying to have a remodel done to their house. Many thanks to Kevin and his team.
If you are looking to have things done professionally the guys at Greater Pacific are the correct choice. I recently remodeled my Restaurant in Mission Viejo (Aug 2017) Kevin is great when it comes to explaining the scope of a project. He also made sure to explain very well whenever I had questions regarding the project. He often made suggestions that either made the project move faster, or improved the overall quality. Were they perfect? Absolutely not, but that is what I liked the best, when the minor snags or mistakes did present themselves they were handled and or corrected impeccably. It was quickly apparent that Kevin and Hix were both on the same page. They wanted to get things done right, this didn't always mean the work could be done inexpensively. He is priced fairly, this is especially true when it comes to the finished product. If you want to create something that will last a very long time measured in decades not years, Greater Pacific Construction should be the ones to build it for you. I am extremely happy with the final product, it has boosted sales in the restaurant, I couldn’t ask for more.
We are extremely happy with the project completed by Greater Pacific Construction on our home!
In July of 2016, we began interviewing companies to add an extension to our home and completely redo our first floor of our home. The addition/renovation would include turning our dining room into an office, re-organizing the space/walls in our living room, moving our laundry room to another section of the house, new cabinets and entertainment center and building a gym in the extension/old laundry area. We also wanted a deck built off of our upstairs bedroom over the 500 sq’ extension to our home.
We interviewed 5 contractors; all had very good reputations and very good recommendations. Kevin Zabeti of Greater Pacific Construction was the 2nd company that we talked to and there was just something about the openness and willing to hear our vision for our home that stuck with us.
We talked to 3 families who Kevin did work for and they each told us the same thing; Kevin and his company are reliable and honest, providing exactly what was contracted for in a timely manner at the price agreed upon. They also told us what we really wanted to hear; Kevin listens and he turns your vision into reality.
After we completed the contractor interviews, we asked Kevin if we can meet a couple of the key people who would work on our project prior to committing. He arranged a meeting with one of his project managers, the lead framer and electrician and a day after the meetings, we gave Greater Pacific Construction a deposit and the project began!
The scope of my project was an addition onto the back of my house to increase the size of my kitchen and also adding an outdoor (California) room. For me it was a major undertaking. I did not want to make a mistake in selecting a contractor. Kevin at Greater Pacific Construction was the first contractor I met with on my project. His professionalism and construction knowledge impressed me immediately. I had trouble getting other contractors to call me back, provide a quote or even showing up to scheduled appointments. In the end, I had a good feeling about Kevin and made the (very easy) decision to go with them. Kevin introduced me to a qualified engineer and was very involved in finalizing the design. I was happy that I was able to get vaulted ceilings incorporated into the design (which looks surprisingly great with my existing ceilings which are only 8 feet high).
Once the design was finalized, I started working with an amazing project manager (Hix). Hix provided me with a schedule they were able to meet (or beat!) that schedule. Hix was a constant fixture at the house. I LOVED Hix! He kept things moving along smoothly. There were workmen at my house every day. No time periods with nothing happening on this project! We went smoothly from demo to foundation to framing, etc. Hix kept an eye on everything. If I had any questions, I could always talk to Hix or Kevin. Hix was able to make needed modifications with the subcontractors where required on the fly – which kept things moving along. Communication was great. I could get in touch with Kevin or Hix anytime. I also appreciate how Hix and Kevin provided a lot of really good guidance. If I was trying to make a hard decision, they always gave me great advice. They never led me astray.
I paid for the project as milestones were met. There were no surprises in the costs. In short, “no surprises” was a recurring theme. Everything went smoothly, schedules were met, pricing was met and quality of the work was great. I LOVE my new space. If I had the smallest concern, it was addressed. I wouldn’t change one single thing about my new rooms. I would recommend Greater Pacific Construction to anyone planning to do any work to his or her house.
This was another great - successfully executed and beautifully done, collaboration between MILAN DESIGN and Greater Pacific Construction.
As a designer, I enjoyed being involved in the project from the very beginning, which is what yields the best result and product from the perspective of providing what the client truly wants and needs, as well as being able to generate a custom, fresh, yet appropriate design. Having an all inclusive, collective relationship between client - designer - builder is ideal; in this case we had all three and the wonderful result shows that.
I found Greater Pacific on Houzz. I met with Kevin who was very professional and thorough. I checked his references and found my neighbor used him. Great review. We went back and forth with changes on my side and he was very patient. Greater Pacific found ways to enlarge my kitchen and give me more storage....and kept the price in line with my budget. The work is Excellent. Very pleased. I can now call my house a home.
I had never worked with a contractor in my life and my new office was going to be a big project. I even remember the day I meant Shahin (Shawn), he showed up with a measuring time and note pad. That surprised me since most contractors I had met with barely walked through the new space. Once I talked with Shahin I knew immediately I would work well with him, given all his knowledge and advice on the construction. Bonus the price tag was half the price compared to other companies (I was even told to save a bit more for unexpected cost, which happened but very minimally).
The work was done within the time frame estimated, which worked great for our opening month. The crew was always kind and professional, even respected the building's rules of no noise early mornings. Yet they stayed on Sundays and late nights to make sure the work would be ready. Every inch of the construction was done to perfection and make our office look great. Every week we received invoices to keep us posted on cost and expenses. We paid weekly as projects were completed. We have photos on our website and Yelp if you'd like to see the proof: Eyed LA Optometry.
I have already referred Shahin (Shawn) the team at Greater Pacific Construction to some friends for work on their homes and they were equally pleased. I highly recommend their services (don't agree that this company is out to make a buck). Keep up the amazing work and get ready to build my next office Shahin!!!! With many thanks to making the process so incredible.
Could not be happier! GPC is a great company that I will recommend to friends and family for years to come. It was a challenge to find the right company - took us days/weeks/months to interview various construction companies and we are so glad we put the time and energy into doing so. We feel like we choose wisely and GPC eased our minds and hearts thru every phase of the project.
Greater Pacific did a terrific job on our home addition and remodel. We added 1100 sqft to an 1800 sqft home. We extended the back wall of our kitchen out 20 feet to make a large family room and built a 2nd story above our living room, kitchen, and the new family room to make a large master suite. It was an enormous project that involved deep excavation and soil preparation for the new foundation, and a lot of demolition for the new framing. Framing was a huge project since there was so much to build. Most of what you'll see on the Greater Pacific website is finished projects, but I encouraged the owner to show photos of the early stages of construction to show they're not just a room remodeler -- they can do it ALL!
The workmanship is superb, and the workers and everybody on the project were great to work with. They were pleasant and would discuss things with us in depth to ensure things came out right. Having a site manager there every day and with so many years of experience made things run smoothly. He managed the workers directly to ensure everything was built right. If there was any problem, he got it corrected. With the scope of our project and 6 of us living in the house during the whole construction, he put a lot of effort into minimizing the impact on us. For example, although major structural work was needed on our main kitchen wall to support the new 2nd story, including digging completely under it to pour a huge linear footing, he was able to keep our kitchen intact and didn't have to remove our pantries or appliances. We were able to live in the house during the whole construction (but we had a few 3-day vacations already planned, which they took advantage of). If we even hinted something was inconveniencing us, the site manager had somebody changing it that day or the next.
Probably the biggest service they do for you is giving you a team of exceptional subcontractors to do the work.
The job site was usually very busy, and sometimes extremely so. They work hard to avoid down days that stretch out a project, and they take pride in making or beating their schedule. Framing was a large crew every day, and when it was done, it was common to have 4 or 5 different trades working in the house at the same time or at least during the same day. Although there were some light days due to unusual circumstances, the project was completed quickly for its size. Things move so fast sometimes it's hard to keep ahead of them with picking all of the finishes (tile, faucets, shower, lights, mouldings, paint colors, etc). With Greater Pacific, you're not going to be one of those cases whose project sits idle day after day, and you and neighbors wonder when it will ever get done.
The owner said he handles a project like it's his own home, and it's true. He and the site manager kept a close eye on everything, and in later stages of the project, he's there daily checking the final finishing and calling people back to do fixes, touchups, and adjustments if necessary. He caught things even I didn't notice. Now that we're living in our new space, we really appreciate how nicely everything came out. See the photos!
Kevin has been involved in the building and renovation of many complex and demanding projects throughout Southern California. His background in business and construction management, and his extensive knowledge of framing and related structural components, allows him to envision the finished project from the very beginning and lead the way to a successful completion every time.
His diversified background in conceptual and hard bid estimating, project scheduling and management, quality control and project close out give him a strong competitive edge in the industry. His portfolio of projects include, hospitality and hotel, custom homes, movie theaters, retail venues including strip malls, shopping centers and related interior tenant improvements, educational facilities and public works.
Founded in 1989, Greater Pacific Construction is a Commercial General Contractor and a Residential General Contractor. We specialize in Industrial Construction, Manufacturing Construction, Pharmaceutical Construction, Retail Construction, Tenant Improvements, Warehouse Construction, Home Remodeling, Pharmaceutical Facility Construction and Room Addition. We are a licensed general contractor.
For decades, we have been building relationships with property owners and homeowners in Tustin, Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Dana Point, Foothill Ranch, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita. We're a licensed and trusted General Contractor in Orange County.


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Flat feet and fallen arches refer to the same thing. It's a downward sagging of the inside edge of the foot during standing or walking. The front-to-back arches (called the longitudinal arches) are natural curves along the bottoms of both feet that are supported by muscles and ligaments. When these muscles and ligaments give way, the arches sag with each step. When the arches sag, your weight is shifted toward your big toes.
There are not one but two unique variations of leg length discrepancies, congenital and acquired. Congenital indicates that you are born with it. One leg is anatomically shorter in comparison to the other. As a result of developmental periods of aging, the brain picks up on the gait pattern and recognizes some variance. The human body typically adapts by tilting one shoulder over to the "short" side. A difference of under a quarter inch isn't grossly uncommon, doesn't need Shoe Lifts to compensate and commonly doesn't have a profound effect over a lifetime.
Leg length inequality goes typically undiscovered on a daily basis, yet this issue is very easily corrected, and can eliminate many cases of back pain.
Therapy for leg length inequality typically consists of Shoe Lifts. These are generally affordable, often being less than twenty dollars, compared to a custom orthotic of $200 or more. Differences over a quarter inch can take their toll on the spine and should probably be compensated for with a heel lift. In some cases, the shortage can be so extreme that it requires a full lift to both the heel and sole of the shoe.
Lower back pain is the most common ailment impacting men and women today. Over 80 million people are affected by back pain at some point in their life. It's a problem that costs employers huge amounts of money every year due to time lost and production. Fresh and improved treatment solutions are continually sought after in the hope of lowering economic impact this condition causes.
Men and women from all corners of the world suffer from foot ache due to leg length discrepancy. In these situations Shoe Lifts are usually of immense help. The lifts are capable of reducing any pain and discomfort in the feet. Shoe Lifts are recommended by countless skilled orthopaedic doctors.
In order to support the human body in a balanced fashion, feet have a significant function to play. In spite of that, it's often the most neglected region of the human body. Some people have flat-feet meaning there may be unequal force exerted on the feet. This causes other areas of the body including knees, ankles and backs to be affected too. Shoe Lifts guarantee that appropriate posture and balance are restored.


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Zuni culture is rooted in nature, tradition, and spirituality; all elements are evident in Zuni Indian jewelry. Centuries of exceptional lapidary work and silversmithing have resulted in today’s remarkable Zuni jewelry. As such, Zuni fetish carvings have become some of the most iconic Native American jewelry styles, and Zuni stonework is second to none.
The Zuni people have lived in the American Southwest for thousands of years. Their culture and religion is largely rooted in the tribe’s close ties to their surroundings. From mountains and forests to riverways and animals, every part of the Zuni homeland is represented in their jewelry. Birds take flight, butterflies soar, and rams stand proud, each piece carved with delicacy and precision.
Since part of the way Zuni people express their culture and traditions is through painting, pottery, and jewelry, everything they create has significance and meaning. Zuni jewelry is a material record of their past and a hidden look into their future.
Carefully crafted from high-quality, genuine stones and materials, each piece is made by local Zuni artists, many of whom have won awards and honors. Choose a piece of Zuni Indian jewelry and receive a certificate of authenticity with it.
We have such a vast selection of authentic Zuni jewelry, from necklaces and bracelets to earrings and pins, so why shop anywhere else? Discover our Zuni collection today.


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Because discovering the relativity of space and time along with revolutionizing modern physics is really not that impressive.
At the very least, young Ann could have addressed poor Albert as "Dr. Einstein"
That is adorable! You never fail to get an honest opinion from kids. One can only wonder if he ever received it.


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Current ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. Biogen Inc.’s current ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018.
Quick ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. Biogen Inc.’s quick ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly improved from 2017 to 2018.
Cash ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. Biogen Inc.’s cash ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018.

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Brooksbank Estates offers a unique opportunity to Live Jones in a beautiful Manor home in the heart of Nolensville!
This gorgeous setting, lush with trees and rolling hills and basement home sites, makes for the perfect spot for your new Williamson County home. The Manor Collection of homes offers the utmost in luxury and appointment, without sacrificing the value you’ve come to expect from Jones.
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"Detailed Source-Specific Molecular Composition of Ambient Aerosol Orga" by Amanda S. Willoughby, Andrew S. Wozniak et al.
Organic aerosols (OA) are universally regarded as an important component of the atmosphere that have far-ranging impacts on climate forcing and human health. Many of these impacts are related to OA molecular characteristics. Despite the acknowledged importance, current uncertainties related to the source apportionment of molecular properties and environmental impacts make it difficult to confidently predict the net impacts of OA. Here we evaluate the specific molecular compounds as well as bulk structural properties of total suspended particulates in ambient OA collected from key emission sources (marine, biomass burning, and urban) using ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometry (UHR-MS) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H NMR). UHR-MS and 1H NMR show that OA within each source is structurally diverse, and the molecular characteristics are described in detail. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that (1) aromatic nitrogen species are distinguishing components for these biomass burning aerosols; (2) these urban aerosols are distinguished by having formulas with high O/C ratios and lesser aromatic and condensed aromatic formulas; and (3) these marine aerosols are distinguished by lipid-like compounds of likely marine biological origin. This study provides a unique qualitative approach for enhancing the chemical characterization of OA necessary for molecular source apportionment.
Willoughby, Amanda S.; Wozniak, Andrew S.; and Hatcher, Patrick G., "Detailed Source-Specific Molecular Composition of Ambient Aerosol Organic Matter Using Ultrahigh Resolution Mass Spectrometry and H NMR" (2016). Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications. 38.

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How do you feel when you hear that line? Do you know anyone like that? Do you think there’s some of it in the person looking back at you through the mirror? If so, how do you tap into that latent potential? You see, I’m a firm believer that each of us has the potential to be that person. At least for the allotted fifteen minutes of fame that Andy Warhol promised us.
At A-Cubed Marketing Services, my vision is to help as many people as I can to realize the potential in their businesses.
I’ve been thinking about some game rules needed to achieve an objective like this. Lesson one is ‘Do Less Stuff.’ Sometimes we get so busy chasing it, we forget to ask ‘why’ we are! Are we working on the right stuff? Could we achieve more by doing less?
I help my small business branding clients with content marketing, starting from their brand and moving forwards. I help them find their focus. Being clear about who you are and developing content that explains how you solve peoples’ problems builds relationships. Relationships lead to trust and trust drives new business. Getting to clarity requires removal of distractions; clean the windshield.
Example: Recently, I had a conversation with a woman who sells Mary Kay cosmetics. She said a lot of things about why she sells Mary Kay and why people come to her for help. A number of her most important customers are successful business people who do a lot of public speaking. Mary Kay helps them feel better about how they present themselves and when they look good, her customers are better at their jobs. She knew all this, but she still hadn’t seen the larger point. So I asked her: “Do people come to you because you help them feel more confident? You’re the confidence lady!” I told her. It was like a light bulb got switched on – ‘That’s it!’, she said! She’d found her brand promise and her brand positioning statement.
See What’s Great About Your Business and Then Help Other People to See it Too.
Focus: Cut through the details. Find the single compelling truth about yourself. Then be that person. Do that thing. And then tell that story in ways that help other people understand you because when they understand, they’ll want what you’ve got to offer! Then tell it again, and again and again, in as many ways and as many times as you can imagine.
Did you know? It takes a minimum of seven repetitions of any story for the message to finally get noticed. People are drowning in information; on average, we receive 2,000 to 3,000 ad messages every day. To get noticed, you have to have a continuous stream; timed, placed and executed with exceptional clarity, and personal importance to your customers.
Brand image and brand identity. Your brand image is the way other people see you. Your brand identity is the way you see yourself. When your brand strategy draws these two circles together, you will be more successful in your business.
Helpful Tip: Surveymonkey.com allows people to create surveys and collect responses for free as long as the surveys are not longer than ten questions each. Want to understand what your customers think about all the important aspects of your business? Try sending out a link to a survey you’ve prepared and offer an incentive to increase participation and completion. You’ll get easy to read reports and statistics within days of publishing the survey that you can take action on. When you understand the gap between how you intend people to perceive your brand and how they really see it, you will be empowered to close the gap!
Networking is in this story too. Networking is like opening a window in a stuffy room to enjoy the exhilaration of a refreshing, cool breeze sweep through. Locked up in your own head all day long, the world can become a pretty small place – same old ideas, same old perspectives. Practically speaking, networking is your distribution strategy. Networking is putting your product (you) on the ‘shelf’ so other people can see, comparison shop and buy at the right time.
Is it time for fresh perspective and a new approach on your business? We’re ready to help! Link over to the Contact Us page and send us an email. We’re also happy to talk by phone. You can reach me at 714-872-0561.


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Each week, we make meals for over 100 homeless people. We help those who are in most urgent need through our Sunday lunch service. We also deliver meals all over the streets of Pittsburgh and to the encampment areas. Our primary mission is to develop and connect communities of diverse people that come together for the greater good.
We provide a way for groups, individuals and families to get involved! Our Sunday lunch ministry allows the community to provide meals and fellowship. Our meal making parties are fun for a good cause! Gather your sports team, church, friends, neighborhood, and get cooking for the homeless!
There are so many ways to get involved! The greatest need are weekly volunteers to provide support and fellowship!
Would you like to put a team together to bring food for the homeless? What talent can you bring? Do you play music or motivational speak? Would you like to do a donation drive for items to help them? Would you like to adopt a formerly homeless person and provide a "Welcome Wagon"?
It is amazing what one person can do and even better when you rally the troops! Thanks for coming on this journey with us!
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01/20/18 Founder of Mission From Mars honored as a finalist for the CORO of Pittsburgh individual Martin Luther King Jr. leadership award. The award "honors those in our community who have made significant accomplishments towards the common good by modeling Dr. King's inclusive approach to leadership".
12/17/17 Celebrated our 100 lunch on the street of Pittsburgh!
08/29/17 Mission From Mars founder on the front lines after Hurricane Harvey in Texas helping victims. Mission From Mars continued to help provide aid to the displaced, plus ran search and rescue teams in Key West Florida/Puerto Rico. We also helped Immokalee, Florida with much needed supplies. Immokalee has the highest poverty rate in the United States.
Thanks to Bob Kresson CEO of Empire Investigations for funding the trip. Thanks to Jason Capps owner of Bella Sera for raising money to establish hacienda fees, facilitating a non-profit in Puerto Rico that will receive state help to provide aid on a long-term basis. A family in Texas was also helped! We also secured a donor who sent $1,000 to help a school with supplies in Key West!
2016-2017 Seven homeless were given housing assistance directly from donor to landlord for first months rent/security deposit.
2016-2017 Mission From Mars provided close to 50 "Welcome Wagons". A team of dedicated volunteers helping formerly homeless get started with everything they need, for their new apartments. Many received their entire apartment furnished or provided a bed.
2016-2017 Mission From Mars provided an additional six meals during winter for 150 homeless at the emergency shelter that is run by Operation Safety Net.
12/25/2016 Celebrating our 50th lunch anniversary on the street of Pittsburgh! Provided gift bags to 150 shelter homeless. Provided gift bags with thermals and gift cards to our street lunch friends.
12/15/16 Mission From Mars drops a dumptruck full of wood in the encampment area to stay warm.
05/27/16 Founder of Mission From Mars honored with the Tunch and Wolf's Locker Room Leadership Award! This award "recognizes people who have gone above and beyond to help the poor and homeless in Pittsburgh".
05/13/16 Student wins $1500 for a "Mission From Mars" documentary that he scripted, filmed, and edited!
04/10/16 We served over 100 people in Pittsburgh! Through the generosity of so many, we eclipsed the 100 meal milestone, serving over 65 people at our Lunch, 25 through street delivery, and 25 more in encampment areas.
03/29/16 Portable homeless shelter delivered! The very first man made prototype trial shelter for a homeless person has been placed in an undisclosed location in Pittsburgh! We will be following the Veteran who received the shelter closely with a list of questions to see how he is settling in.
After reviewing the services of other organizations, Mission From Mars identified there was a need to provide a lunchtime meal on Sundays on the Northside. Because access to public transportation is difficult for homeless (money, bus passes) and they may not attend a church that provides a meal. By providing this meal, it fills a gap for many living on the streets of Northside and downtown that may not otherwise eat. Mission From Mars connects the homeless with others in shared circumstances as well as the community.
The City of Pittsburgh currently has 1500 homeless living in shelters. About 1/3 of that statistic are Veterans, and there are around 100 street homeless. During the summer that number increases with 300-500 transient street homeless or "train kids".
One of the greatest difficulties in being homeless is the stigma that comes with it. Many are ashamed or embarrassed and they often feel very alone. Mission From Mars goal is for our homeless friends to know they are not alone. God is with them and there are friends here to help. We listen, we care, and we do not judge them. We love and support them. We try to reach as many homeless as we can. Being a part of the Mission From Mars street ministry team you will learn these people do more for you- than we could ever do for them!


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When you realize that it's time to part ways with the spouse you planned to spend the rest of your life with, it's common to feel overwhelmed, stressed out, sad, and angry — all at the same time. At the Law Office of James A. Saraceni, we understand the emotions you are feeling and the challenges you are facing — and we can help you with this process.
What you need during this difficult time is a Norwalk divorce attorney by your side. Let that attorney be James A. Saraceni. Attorney Saraceni has 40 years of experience and has helped numerous people through divorces both amicable and contentious.
Discuss your circumstances with us in a free, no-obligation consultation by calling our divorce lawyer in Norwalk at (203) 883-0722.
Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult, emotional experiences you will ever have to face. A relationship you thought would last the rest of your life is ending. You might be losing your home. Your finances are upended. And if there are children involved, you must shepherd them through a series of difficult changes and challenges.
You may find yourself asking questions like, "How did I find myself here?" or "What does this mean for my future and the well-being of my children?" Before you allow guilt to set in and fear to scare you with all the “what ifs,” give yourself a break. Just like everyone else in the world, you are human, and there's no way you could have predicted an outcome like this. There is hope on the horizon, and we are determined to help you get there. So, take a deep breath and give yourself some grace before contacting our firm for assistance.
With our Norwalk divorce attorney on your side, you can expect a high level of personal service that is backed by years of experience and the resources you need to navigate your unique situation. We offer flexible appointment hours for your convenience, as well as free consultations to get you started.
Give us a call at (203) 883-0722 or contact us online today.

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Whether you manage a single office building, a campus consisting of several buildings, or a network including multiple locations in Boston, MA requiring centralized management, you need your video surveillance system to provide value well beyond the basic benefits of security, loss prevention, and risk management.
SC Technologies business security solutions are designed to address the surveillance and operational needs for businesses of any size in Boston, MA , and empower you to grow as you go.
SC Technologies solutions also allow you to seamlessly integrate your high definition video with data from your POS and EAC systems — to deliver video-enhanced business intelligence to empower your security, operations, marketing, merchandising and information technology teams in Boston, MA.


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Virtually every part a family court case is governed by procedural rules. These local laws and practices must be adhered to or else a party could forfeit the right to appropriate relief. In cases involving children, the outcome of the matter could drastically impact the family dynamic and financial lifestyle for the near future. Therefore, in child custody cases in particular, parents may want to take extra care to ensure that their rights are heard and that the ultimate outcome serves the best interests of the children. One of the most effective ways to do this is to consult with an experienced family law attorney who is well versed in the local court rules and procedures.
In a recent California court of appeals case, a father sought to appeal a modification of a child custody and support order. Unfortunately for him, the court affirmed the lower court’s decision to award the modification because the father failed to provide an adequate record from which the court could properly evaluate whether there was error in the earlier judgment. Here, in November 2011, the mother filed a motion to modify the child custody and support order that was part of the original dissolution proceeding, claiming that her ex-husband did not spend nearly as much time with their two kids as the existing order anticipated.
The father opposed the motion. In January 2013, the court entered an order with two separate findings: 1) from March 2012 to August 2012, the children spent 22% of the time with their father (and calculated support accordingly), and 2) from September 2012 going forward, the court found that the children spent equal time with both parents. The father argued that the first finding was improper because during that time period he was the caretaker for his ailing mother and spent most of his time with her.
On appeal, the court noted that the appellate record was less than adequate: there were 18 documents (in most cases, they were “portions” of documents), few of the captions were included, his order to show cause was not in the record, there was no copy of his opposition, and there were no transcripts of the family court proceedings. California law requires that any party, who is challenging a judgment, must show “reversible error” by an adequate record. The order or judgment of the lower court is presumed to be correct. According to court rule, the appellant must include: 1) all of the documents filed with the trial court, 2) all introduced exhibits that are necessary for proper consideration of the issues, and 3) a transcript of any relevant oral proceeding.
The court found that the record failed to satisfy these rules and was completely inadequate to permit an evaluation of the lower court’s discretion. Thus, the court upheld the decision modifying the child custody and support order. While this is an unpublished opinion, and parties may not cite or rely on the decision, the underlying reasoning and holding could inform later cases arising under similar facts. In order to be certain that you are filing the correct documents in a child custody and support matter, it is critical that you contact a local family law attorney with a great deal of experience representing families in and around San Diego.


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An alternative to the traditional almonds, sweet carts or the ever popular cupcakes, there are a whole host of new edible wedding favor ideas popping up recently to truly impress your guests. From doughnuts to fudge, these edible wedding favors are not only tasty they look pretty too so will go down an absolute treat with your guests. We take a look at 14 trending sweet wedding favor ideas as well as some of the fabulous suppliers making these delectable treats. Which one will be your favourite?
Quickly becoming a hot wedding favor favourite, macarons are the perfect wedding treat. A pretty (and pretty scrumptious!) little parting gift. Check out Laduree (my favourite!) for the original macaron recipe, Artful Bakery for insanely beautiful and tasty hand painted versions or Ganache Macaron for beautifully packaged macaron favours.
These sweet and tasty little circles of happiness are sure to put a permanent smile on everyone’s faces! Donuts or (doughnuts) and donut holes are just about the hottest addition to the dessert world right now. Thank your lovely guests for coming with delicious donuts packaged up all pretty. Pop em' up in cute bags from Project Party and The Party Parlour and add a tag to say thanks (you can find lots of great free downloadable tags online). Check out The Dublin Doughnut Co. for the perfect sweet pick me up for the morning after! Images by Evermine, Philip Ficks via The Knot and Sugar and Charm.
A very chic treat, guests will so look forward to taking these petite sweets home as party favors. Check out Pandora Bell here in Ireland for delicious nougat wedding favours and for further afield, Nadia and Co and Frohm.
While chocolates aren't a new wedding favor idea, they certainly have been brought up to date for 2016 and 2017 weddings. Gem style chocolates, chocolate bark and artisan chocolate bars make for perfect parting gifts for chocolate lovers. Check out Bean and Goose, Compartes and Nectar and Stone for truly decadent treats.
Delish fudge looks sweet as can be inside glassine packages sealed with a ribbon or bakers twine and a cute tag. authentic Scottish fudge from Sixpenny Blue and Ludicrously Good Fudge. For delicious Irish butter fudge check out Man of Aran Fudge and Mella's Irish Butter Fudge.
Marshmallows are the perfect little fluffy treat to accompany your guests tea, coffee or hot chocolate at the end of a long night of dancing. These are not your average shop bought versions though, they are a grown-up, gourmet delight that has taken the sweet world by storm. From rose petal to gin flavours, check out Delish Melish and Artful Bakery for the tastiest marshmallows for your guests.
A childhood favourite, Lollipops have recently been getting the grown up treatment. From tasty gourmet flavours to edible flowers, confetti and marbled versions , these are (almost) too good to eat. Check out Pandora Bell, The Little Lollipop Shop, Nadia and Co and Eat My Flowers for these chic confections.
Ask your venue to slice your wedding cake and place inside elegant boxes for a chic takeaway treat. This also ensures your cake won't go to waste as well as having wedding favours for your guests. You could also prepare this in advance by asking your cake designer to make a dummy cake for your to cut or for photos and then bake your actual cake as sheet cake which can be easily cut up and packed all ready for the big day. Find out how you can make your own from Martha Stewart or you can buy cake slice boxes online from stores such as Paperchase, Party Parlour, Etsy, Peach Blossom and Rastall and Daughters.
So there you have it - a few tasty edible wedding favour ideas to inspire you we hope? For more favor ideas check out our 12 Budget-Friendly Wedding Favour Ideas.


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XM Group is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, CySEC and MiFID. XM have provided forex, commodities, equity and indice trading services since 2009.
Since starting in 2009, XM Group has opened over 300,000 trading accounts, establishing itself as an industry leader with a focus on customer service it offers support in over 20 languages. With its size and resources, its users have access to a wide range of expert advice to hep everybody in the trading world.
XM has oppened accounts in over 190 countries and is regulated by multiple regulators including one of the worlds most stringent, the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK, CySEC, BaFin, CNMV and MiFID of the Eurpean Union. With 99.35% of trades executed in under a second and strictly no requotes and no rejections policy you can trade confidently with XM.
For more information about trading with XM, we have put together an indepth XM review with all the pros and cons about this broker.
All information collected from www.xm.com. Last updated on 09/03/2018.
IC Markets is regulated by ASIC. IC Markets have provided Forex trading services since 2007.
IC Markets is an online forex trading service provider who are regulated by the ASIC. To open an account with IC Markets, minimum deposits start from $200.
With IC Markets you can trade Forex, indices, commodities and CFDs. If you like to trade on the go, IC Markets have iPhone, iPad and Android apps so you can trade from anywhere on your phone.
IC Markets offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 4 iPhone, MetaTrader 4 Android, MetaTrader 4 Apple Mac, cTrader, cTrader Web, cTrader Mobile, cTrader cAlgo, cMirror, MetaTrader 5, MAM/PAMM, Myfxbook Autotrade, FIX API, Trading Servers, ZuluTrade, Signal Trader, Web Trader platforms to make your trades and support 91 different languages.
They also offer traders a micro account for traders who want to start with smaller accounts. The spreads offered by IC Markets for the most popular instruments are: 1 EUR/USD, 1 FTSE 100, 42 GOLD,1 GBP/USD, 1 DOW/JONES, 0.04 Crude Oil, see all the spreads here.
For more information about trading with IC Markets, we have put together an indepth IC Markets review with all the pros and cons about this broker.
All information collected from http://www.icmarkets.com/. Last updated on 09/03/2018.


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Our business model tends to be much different that some of our competitors. We have no binding contracts for general household pest control. Our goal is to satisfy customers. Most of the time we are successful in this endeavor, but occasionally some customers wish to cancel service for one reason or another. There may be job loss, relocation, health reasons, or a wide variety of issues. We recognize that life changes, and while we wish to retain all our customers the idea that we will never lose a customer is not realistic. We have an agreement in order to establish and remind of terms and conditions, and it locks in pricing for the agreement period, which is a benefit to the customer. At the same time the agreement can be cancelled at any time with just a phone call.
General Structural Pest Control has a 3 part requirement for success.
All three of these conditions must be met and maintained to guarantee pest eradication. Pest control without good exclusion and sanitation measures can be employed with some success, but expected results must be proportionate.
The price for general household pest control varies based on the size of the structure, environmental conditions, and the type of pests to be managed / eradicated. Typically the intial cost for a 1600 SF house will range from $125 to $175, and a quarterly service is approximately $70. This is service for most varieties of ants, roaches and silverfish. The cost to eradicate flea and tick infestations can be more costly, and will likely require treatment of the lawn as well as the dwelling.
We do accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover, or ask about monthly installments.
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The Co-operative Group rolled out a responsible buyer training programme for all category trading managers and buyers to help them understand the impact of the company on workers and their communities, according to its 2013 Sustainability Report.
The company also saw nearly 1,500 of its tier one and tier two supplier sites registered on the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex), on which they post labour standards information, including self-assessments and site audit reports.
But the Co-op did not reach its goal to create better workplaces among 800 supplier sites by the end of 2013, with 479 supplier sites attending 44 supplier training events since 2011, involving 850 participants.
“The period covered by this report has been one of unprecedented turmoil for The Co-operative Group, brought about by a procession of challenges – from the financial crisis that became apparent in 2013, to the governance issues that followed,” said the organisation’s chair, Ursula Lidbetter.
The report also found the Co-op has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent and an 18 per cent reduction in transport miles since 2006. Its total waste arisings are down 40 per cent since 2006 and it reused and recycled 72 per cent of its waste in 2013. Last year also saw sales of Fairtrade products increase to £140 million, and it sourced all own-brand eggs, milk, fresh and frozen chicken, turkey, beef, pork and sausage from the UK.


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We only recommend a replacement unit if that is the best option for you. Do you just need the glass replacing in your window or door? Then that’s what we can do, at commercial or domestic properties in and around Kingston Upon Thames.
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This past week I have been working on the doll quilt kits, prepping and cutting tons of tiny pieces of fabric. The one thing I have been putting off is writing the instructions, which is a struggle for me. In this first draft, I tried to come up with a format I could use for all the patterns. Since I absolutely cannot draw at all, I had to use photos. I know I am assuming a certain amount of sewing ability, but I was thinking that anyone purchasing this type of kit would already know how to sew.
It’s a lot to ask, but if any of you have a few minutes, I would love to have your comments, suggestions, criticisms, corrections — basically anything.
I’m still working out all the little details — I know you’ll all be happy when I stop talking about this, and finally open the stupid shop.
This is my latest idea for a doll quilt kit — a miniature Baby Aster which is basically a Dresden Plate, but without the scallops on the blades. The pieces for this top are actually from some vintage Baby Aster blocks which were crudely sewn. The blocks provided enough pieces to make three more of these tops which finish about 15″ x 20″. My templates are about 60% of the original pattern size shown below.
Lately I have been obsessed with browsing antique newspapers, looking for apron inspiration. This set of children’s aprons is so cute, that I thought I would clean up the image and share it with you. The directions in these old publications are always so quaint and are usually well written, but inevitably they assume a sewing ability that, unfortunately, many women no longer possess.
My favorite thing about this pattern is the illustration of the tools in the “tiny carpenter’s apron.” Those two tools on the right look suspiciously like an awl and a chisel. Even for 1919, that seems a little odd, especially since the similarly sized bunny apron is allegedly for a one-year-old.
I have retyped the original instructions, which were rather blurry. Click on image to read the text.
Just a couple more aprons after this, since I already have the fabric selected. Then I promise to change it up and move on to the little quilt kits.
The fabric for this first apron was advertised as a cutter luncheon cloth. It was homemade using medium weight fabric that I think had faded evenly over time. Still, it is such a pretty print, and has a nice soft look. Although there was one stain and one tiny hole, I was able to cut around them. The floral fabric on the pockets is also vintage, while everything else is new. Although you can’t tell from my photos, I always line my apron pockets with a different, coordinating fabric.
This apron is made from a vintage Waverly chintz sales sample. It had two big grommets in either side and was a large sample at 26″ x 36″. I am very fond of this clover print with its unusual colors. The pale yellow floral is also a vintage fabric, probably from the 1950s. The pocket on this apron is very generous, to say the least. You could probably fit a small dog in there, just in case you wanted to cook with your chihuahua.
This set of aprons was really fun to make because I had more fabric to work with. Vintage chintz is pretty much my favorite fabric to use in aprons. It’s especially nice if the piece hasn’t been washed and still has its original finish (like the strawberry fabric), but chintz is still pretty even if it’s used and soft.
On this apron I had enough of a pale green striped chintz to actually make a mitered border. The border print has a little more heft to it, almost like tablecloth fabric. Unfortunately, there wasn’t nearly enough for a sash, so a piece of bed sheet was substituted. The skirt on this one is pleated, rather than my usual habit of gathering. I hope people won’t mind that I am often forced to make seams in places you might not expect, which is just something that happens when you are working with odd shapes and limited amounts of fabric.
This is a circular skirt, a new variation that I haven’t tried before. Of course, when you’re cutting this pattern from 36″ wide fabric, the circular skirt is going to be a little short, so you have to add a ruffle or a border of some kind. Most of the strawberry print ended up in this apron, because ruffles use a lot of fabric. I prefer to wear a closer fitting apron, but the fuller styles are so pretty and feminine, and almost look more like skirts than aprons. At the bridal shower, I think the bigger aprons were picked first.
I hope you are not getting sick of looking at these aprons, because I am clearly on a roll here. This cute vintage geometric print was purchased in a cool thrift shop in Arcata, California on one of our road trips down the coast highway. The combinations on this apron are a little odd, but it’s actually one of my favorites. The pockets are also vintage fabric, but the black and white fabrics are new. After some serious scrounging to find something for the sash, I was so happy to finally find a black and white shirt that Elliott left in his old room. No fabric is safe here, although family clothing is usually a last resort. It’s all about the hunt!
This second apron style I’ve done a couple of times, but I really like the “apron with an apron” look. The sweet pink print, napkin and sash are all vintage; the floral trim pieces on the bottom and back edges are new. Originally, I planned to put this napkin on the blue print above, but Emily talked me out of it. I trust her opinion (even though I disagreed at the time), so I hope she likes the way they turned out.
The apron inspiration is still going strong. Even though I should probably move on to doll quilts or some other product idea, I don’t want to stop when I’m having this much fun.
The vintage fabric on the Rose Apron is a sort of cheater quilted fabric. I have several variations of this type of print, and they are all so cute. A novelty pocket has been on my to-do list for the longest time, and I finally came up with an idea. This one is made with a vintage Vogart Everglaze Chintz applique.
One problem I have when working with narrower width vintage fabric is that a 36″ wide apron is a little skimpy. I try to work around the problem by cutting the piece in half and adding a bit to the width (as above), or using some additional fabric to add a little extra to the sides (as below). With this border print apron, I used the top of the border fabric to create scallops around the bottom and sides of the apron, creating both length (since I cut off so much from the top) and a little more fullness. I was so happy to find that brown polka-dot ribbon in my giant box of ribbon pieces.
The red paisley fabric is not old, but I thought it would look nice with the border fabric (at least after I dyed the white paisleys a light yellow). The waistband and sashes are made with a vintage tiny butterfly print purchased years ago, and the pockets and border are trimmed with bright yellow rick rack.
To make these aprons, I cut this cute vintage border print into two pieces, just like I did with the Violet Chintz Aprons. One apron is made with the bottom of the border print, while the other is made from the less interesting top portion of the print.
The bottom border apron was easy, with just a bit of checked bias tape and a blue floral print. There aren’t any pockets in this one because I didn’t want to mess up the tulip print, but there was just enough bias tape left to add some piping to the waistband. I really like this effect, and plan to do it more often.
The fabric for the second tulip apron was a little plain, so I added a border and pockets made with one of my favorite feedsacks, together with some vintage unfolded bias tape that came on a humongous roll. Because I felt sort of sorry for this apron (not having the beautiful border tulips and all), I think I went a little crazy with all the trims.