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Watch the most majestic, festive, and breathtaking 3-day Bay Area Indian Wedding uniting the beautiful couple, Karan & Anisha. This epic wedding film truly embodies what modern Indian Wedding Cinematography is all about. The colors, the dancing, the outfits, the baraat, the henna, and the luxury all come together in a whirlwind of beauty and emotion that truly represent the fun loving spirit that Karan & Anisha share as a couple.
Part of what makes this film truly unique is the styling of the outfits they wore. They looked edgy, hip, modern, fresh, and unapologetically themselves which was a true testament to how they were able to blend traditional Indian culture with a California spin. It’s obvious that these two are hyper creative because their style was loud, fun, and whimsical. They took chances and it paid off in spades because visually we were able to capitalize off the fluidity of Anisha’s remarkable garments and Karan’s powerful look.
The end result is an other worldly portrayal of a true king and queen that were destined to break the mold and march to the beat of their own drum. Karan and Anisha were our dream clients because when it comes to filmmaking, creativity is a symbiotic relationship and we feed off each others energy. If you present us with loud and colorful style then you get wild and vibrant content in return and we all walk away with something truly amazing that the world has never seen and we love shooting Indian Weddings exactly for that reason!
With a stylish Sangeet at the Bently Reserve in downtown San Francisco, this film kicks off with a bang and unleashes a cinematic city vibe like no other. Between their outfits (see designers below), the lively performances, and the lights from the golden gate bridge as their backdrop, this whole section feels like a scripted narrative film full of hired actors and professional dancers and we often have to pinch ourselves to remind us that it was real.
The wedding day at the Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club was vibrant, gorgeous and tons of fun to shoot because everything was styled perfectly and each part of the day brought something magical and truly unique for us to capture. The bride prep was glowing with gorgeous light, Karan rode into his baraat on a beautiful white horse and they danced their hearts out underneath the California sun as the parents of each family united and shared blessings with one another. The ceremony was a perfect mix of Hindu and Western Culture as the couple carried out the Saptapadi (the seven steps), gave offerings of puffed rice to the sacred fire, read heartfelt vows to each other, and ended with an energetic dance down the aisle, bringing this lively and spiritual union full circle.
For the reception they slipped into formal cocktail attire and brought a Great Gatsby like feel to the party as they performed their choreographed dances and celebrated with their closest friends and family. The dance floor was reminiscent of a VIP Miami club scene and everybody was going wild! This luxurious reception was full of high energy, smiles, and laughter. If you want to see what having fun at your own wedding truly looks like then all you have to do is press play on the video below.
Every detail of Anisha and Karan’s wedding was magical. It was one of those once in a lifetime weddings and we feel so blessed and honored to have been a part of it. Working with Photographer Sandra Fazzino and the wedding planner Charu Prakash was an absolute dream and we highly recommend booking them for your special day! Karan and Anisha were blown away when we sent them the final film and they said that we far exceeded their expectations. Anishas’ mom called us personally to thank us for the incredible work that we did and made us promise that we would come to their house for dinner next time we were in Palo Alto! Getting a personal call from the mother of the bride was an extremely proud moment for us in the wedding industry and it further solidified that we were on the right track doing the right thing. This film will forever go down in history as one of our best and we owe it all to Karan and Anisha for believing in us and for taking us along for the ride!
For more information about booking us to film your wedding or special event, please contact us here.


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L.A. schools chief Austin Beutner, left, confers with school board member Monica Garcia.
A proposal to forestall the Los Angeles Unified School District’s looming fiscal problems by asking voters to approve a new parcel tax failed to win enough support Tuesday to make it onto the November ballot.
Money from the parcel tax would have gone toward filling the multi-million dollar shortfall the district expects to have in four years, when it has spent down its reserves.
But in a spirited discussion Tuesday, the board split 3 to 3 over the question of whether there was enough time to persuade two-thirds of voters to support the tax.
“People are gone for the summer, the board doesn’t reconvene until mid-August. … It just seems like too ad hoc of a strategy,” said Nick Melvoin, one of three board members who voiced support for postponing the measure to 2020, when a presidential election will probably increase voter turnout.
“I haven’t seen a willingness from board members to say, ‘I’m going to spend the next three months knocking on doors,’” Melvoin said.
He was joined by Ref Rodriguez and Monica Garcia, who was elected by her colleagues Tuesday to another term as board president. Board member Kelly Gonez, who gave birth to a boy last weekend, was absent for the vote. The four make up a bloc of charter school allies who effectively control the seven-member board.
The pro-parcel tax group led by board member George McKenna was seeking approval for a flat tax on individual properties, with exemptions for people 65 and older and those with very little income. The size of the tax was up for debate, provided that it was high enough to significantly reduce the district’s projected deficit. Board members Richard Vladovic and Scott Schmerelson also supported the measure.
Supporters of the November timeline said that waiting two years to put the measure before voters could force board members into a politically risky situation. Several of them are expected to be running for reelection in 2020 at the same time that they might be asking voters to raise taxes.
Charter school advocates, several of whom spoke at the board meeting, said they would not support a ballot measure that increased funding only for L.A. Unified but not for the more-than 200 charter schools within its boundaries.
Supt. Austin Beutner said he opposed the November timeline. Putting the measure on the ballot this fall and campaigning to raise public awareness would cost L.A. Unified about $5 million, he said, and probably would not succeed. “I believe a better option is to properly plan to do this for 2020 when we can be successful,” he said.
To increase the chances of a win, L.A. Unified could take a page from the San Francisco schools’ playbook and collect voter signatures to get the measure on the ballot. This would lower the threshold needed to pass the tax from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority.
In a sign of how far the school board has shifted politically since last summer’s elections, it voted 4 to 2 on Tuesday to hire the law firm of Latham & Watkins to advise the district as it attempts a financial restructuring.
The vote was unusual because the firm had not previously been viewed as an ally. It has sued L.A. Unified four times in the last several years, according to district officials. In at least one of those cases, the firm sued the district on behalf of charter school advocates.
Of the four board members who voted to work with the firm, the majority of them were elected with wide support from wealthy charter advocates.
According to district officials, Latham & Watkins offered its legal services for free. L.A. Unified has agreed to pay its expenses.
4:45 p.m.: This article was updated with additional details about the parcel tax vote and Tuesday’s board meeting.

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Kooiman plays softball each spring and soccer each fall. But this year, she opted out of soccer and played competitive volleyball for the first time since eighth grade.
Come winter, however, it’s all about hoops.
“It’s been my favorite sport my whole life,” she said.
This season has started well for Kooiman and the Lions, who open Northwest Conference play Monday when they host Burlington-Edison.
Last season, the Lions went 23-4 and advanced to the Class 2A state championship game before falling 49-43 to Shorecrest, which they had beaten in the district semifinals.
This year, Kooiman said the team, with five seniors and nine returning players, is jelling.
Lynden coach Rob Adams, in his 10th season, said offseason summer training went well, especially for Kooiman, whom he described as “offensively gifted” and a leader on and off the court.
In a Dec. 5 game against Mount Baker, the 6-foot Kooiman scored 13 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, including nine defensive boards against one of the taller teams in the Northwest Conference.
“Because of her size and her strength, she’s a tough matchup for people,” Adams said.
After high school, Kooiman will play at Northwest Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho. She said she has dreamed of playing in college all her life.
Although Kooiman considered a number of Western Washington colleges, she said Northwest Nazarene was the best fit for her academically, athletically and spiritually.
The hardest thing about leaving, she said, will be the distance from her her parents, four older brothers and one older sister.
Kooiman said she grew up playing street basketball with her brothers and learned many of her moves by watching their high school games. She’d then go home and practice them in the driveway.
After college, Kooiman wants to become a teacher and, of course, coach basketball.
For now, though, Kooiman is focused on helping her team get back to Yakima to claim a state championship. She’s thankful for the accolades, friendships and opportunities her favorite game has provided.
Ferndale could compete for NWC girls title, but will it get through tough district?
Meridian returns 9 letter winners; is that enough for it to contend?

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Learn to beautify your outdoor spaces using the helpful horticulture tips on this page to help you create a garden that everybody can enjoy. You could have a wise decision on what exactly you need, so you do not waste funds on unnecessary equipment, or even the wrong sorts of seeds.
Brighten your flower beds with biennials and biennials. You may fill gaps between shrubs or perennials. Some flowers you can utilize are marigold, rudbekia, cosmos and sunflower or sunflowers.
Bulbs are a good option for people who desire to enjoy spring and then in summer. Different kinds of bulbs bloom at different times, so choosing appropriately, maybe you have blooms early spring to later summer.
When the fall season approaches, you should plant autumn edibles. A pumpkin could become a planting container instead of clay pots. Once you’ve cut its top and scooped the insides out, spray the inside and edges with Wilt-Pruf to maintain the pumpkin from rotting.
Don’t mow your grass down with the soil whenever you run the mower. The roots will grow deeper in the soil, making the lawn stronger and more resistant to drying out, in the event you let your grass to cultivate just a little longer. Short grass on the other hand is more prone to getting dried out and turning brown.
For those who have a veggie garden, Pest management is incredibly difficult. One of many ways you could help control garden pests away is always to remain diligent concerning your garden. If you catch the pests early, you may remove them manually effectively.
You simply need a little homework, some operate in the great outdoors, and some patience. The effort are going to pay off, and you will probably notice a good reward to your effort.

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Seeking a solid relationship of trust, at Reizinho & Silva, Lda. we stimulate the closeness with the client so that we can promptly respond to the parameters needed for each product. We work on personalisation in search of tailored solutions.
Our Design & Development department accompanies the client's idea from the sketch up to the creation of the prototype and mould, so as to ensure the most efficient solution for their needs.
We give primary attention to detail.

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Restore & KEEP Locomotive #17.
There are four Councillors that strongly believe Locomotive #17 should be scrapped, sold, or given away to another city.
I believe Locomotive #17 should be restored and kept within the city of Cornwall.
We have lost so much of our history to neglect, ignorance and fires. We cannot afford to lose the few relics we have left in our city.
By signing this petition, you agree that Locomotive #17 should be RESTORED and KEPT within the City of Cornwall.

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Multiple Cleaning Cycle Options: Features easy-to-use cleaning cycle options for your different cleaning needs including Energy Saver, 1 Hour, Normal Wash and Heavy Wash.
Time Saving 4 - Hour Delay Start: Set your dishwasher to run on your schedule. It can be set to run 4 hours in advance.
Stay-Put Door Allows For Easier Loading: The door stays put at whatever angle you open it for easy loading and unloading.


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Let’s figure out what payday loans are. The term has many set definitions, but in most cases, it is a loan that lenders give for a short term (until you receive the next paycheck). The amount of cash you can get varies from $30 to $2,500, depending on a state. All states have different laws regulating payday loans, and there are two ways to obtain them: online or through storefront lenders. Here’s everything you need to know to get a quick loan in Violet, Louisiana.
2.1 What are the benefits of Violet, Louisiana payday loans?
You don’t want to borrow from your relatives and friends. Some people just can’t overcome themselves and ask their families for financial aid. If it’s your case, then online payday loans in Violet, Louisiana(LA) can help you get some cash to deal with your problem without getting your close relatives involved.
Apply on-the-go. No more questions, like “Where can I find the best lender near me?” You’re free to apply for our online payday loans in Violet, Louisiana directly from your home, workplace, restaurant, or even a traffic jam. All you need is a smartphone or computer with internet access. If the application you sent is approved, we’ll transfer the funds to your bank account.
Payday loans are accompanied by various laws and regulations in every state, so Violet, Louisiana is no exception. Before you apply for a loan, get acquainted with these laws to understand how the system works. This knowledge can protect your wallet from unfair fees and interest rate.
What are the benefits of Violet, Louisiana payday loans?
You’ll receive the cash fast. If you read at least one review, you know that when working with traditional lenders, you may have to wait for days before you get access to the money. If you need money now, the best lenders in Violet, Louisiana offer much faster application processes and quick approval, which allows you to receive the money within a day if you apply for Violet, Louisiana payday loans online.
No credit check loans. If your credit score has seen better days, you can still get a cash loan in Violet, Louisiana. All payday lenders check if you are able to repay the loan and don’t focus on your bad credit history.
Maximum amount. The maximum amount of a payday loan in Violet, Louisiana is not specified.
Maximum term. The terms of payday loans in Violet, Louisiana(LA) vary from one week to 31 days.
With MayBeLoan, it’s simple to apply for a quick loan in Violet, Louisiana, but you need to be aware of certain conditions required for this procedure.
You need to be a legal resident of Violet, Louisiana. To get a payday loan in the state of Violet, Louisiana, you need to confirm your legal resident status by providing your contact address. After that, the success of obtaining a loan is almost guaranteed.

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Rietvlei has several fish species sought after by freshwater anglers. Fishing is allowed but various regulations apply. Below is a summary of these regulations, more detail can be obtained from the relevant authorities. You can contact the ranger at the gate, or email tablebay.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za, for more information about entry and availability of fishing sites.
Fishermen have to be licenced with a valid freshwater fishing permit obtainable from CapeNature.
044 874 2160, Porterville 022 931 2900, Bellville 021 945 4701 or Onrus 028 316 3338.
In addition fishermen have to sign an agreement to abide by Blaauwberg Administration guidelines with respect to desired restrictions on fishing gear and codes of conduct.
• Fishermen would only be allowed to fish between the reserve's official opening and closing times (07:30 to 17:00 daily).
• All fishermen would be subject to inspections at the access gate or at the fishing site.
• All exotic fish (carp and barbel) would have to be removed from the water, and indigenous species returned.
• Fishermen would be requested to fill out specimen labels for all fish caught. Fish can be tagged when tags are available.
• Only the rod and reel method of fishing would be allowed.
• The City of Cape Town allows two rods per person with a maximum of two hooks per rod. The line should have a maximum breaking strength of 4,5 kg (MAC regulations) in order to prevent injuries to people that use the water for skiing and wind-surfing. All discarded line has to be removed by fishermen.
� See Tariffs page for fees, etc.
In order to allow tour operators to use Rietvlei as a destination, advance booking is necessary. A tour operator will not be allowed to use more than 60% of the fishing sites along the vlei.
Disclaimer: The Friends of Rietvlei has placed this information here as a public service, but is not responsible for its correctness. The City could introduce changes which may not be reflected on this page; if you want to make sure you can contact the Rietvlei Wetland Reserve (telephone and email above).


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Robert Burns was a Scottish poet who became a much-revered national icon. Burns night is the anniversary of his birth, January 25th, and the British celebrate this date with a traditional Scottish supper and music. Across London, the bars and restaurants pay homage to this lyricist by serving traditional Scottish foods of haggis and tatties, washed down with a dram of whiskey. If you are lucky, you will even be able to enjoy bagpipes and join in with the ceilidh dancing. If you don’t have a dance party, don’t worry, Dior Escorts can put you in touch with one of their London escorts to join you for fun.
If you can’t make it to Dublin for the St Patrick’s Day celebrations on March 19th, London can provide you with a fantastic alternative. It is estimated that 10% of the British population have at least one Irish grandparent, so you can understand why the parades are so celebrated. The procession makes it way down Piccadilly past some of London’s most iconic buildings before getting to Trafalgar Square where Irish musicians and acts entertain the crowds.
If there is one thing that Londoners do well, celebrations have to be top of the list. Gay Pride is taking place on July 6th, 2019, and is a huge celebration of LGBT+ identities, history, and achievements. The first official Gay Pride in London was in 1972 and attracted 2,000 supporters. In 2018, there were over 1 million people celebrating, so 2019 promises to be a record-breaking event. The procession starts at Portland Place station and heads to Trafalgar Square. There are floats, performance, music, and a city-wide carnival vibe.
The UK has several public holidays each year, and the last of the year is the final weekend of August. This is when the streets of west London come alive for Notting Hill Carnival and are taken over by costumed performers, floats, steel bands and Calypso: the sounds and sights of the Caribbean. The carnival takes over the zip codes of London W10 and W11. You’ll need to head out early as the public transport to these areas are disrupted – there are over a million carnival goers over the weekend!
The stereotypical view of the British is that they are straight-laced and uptight; however, you only need to a spend a small amount of time in the UK to appreciate that this is a myth, especially in relation to the festival and carnival goers! London is a diverse and inclusive city that unifies to celebrate differences with an electrifying energy and vibe.

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While I love being in trial, my greatest satisfaction comes from being able to help my clients avoid the stress and distraction of litigation in the first place.
Elizabeth has a particular focus on healthcare and technology clients. She works with numerous medical and dental groups including small and large single-specialty groups, individual physicians, multi-specialty groups and hospitals. She assists with everything from contracting and litigation, to enforcement of non-competes and general legal advice. Elizabeth’s many technology clients value her straightforward advice and her significant enforcing their non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality/nda agreements.
Working with Schwabe’s nationally ranked Forest Products team, Elizabeth also represents natural resource industry. She regularly assists these companies in litigation, administrative agency complaint responses and policy development.
Elizabeth also handles wage and hour class action lawsuits as both lead counsel and local counsel for a variety of industries, including retail and banking.
Won a defense verdict in a cutting-edge case against a senior living company involving claims of breast-feeding discrimination. Handled a three-week trial in King County, Washington, and successfully defended the case up through the Washington Supreme Court (2013).
Tried a multi-million dollar case against a dental group in Lane County, Oregon to a 10-1 defense verdict (2014).
Advised a healthcare client in a manner that successfully avoided a qui tam claim threat by a C-level employee.
Obtained a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of a solo healthcare provider in a multi-million dollar lawsuit in Clatsop County, Oregon (2015).
Successfully enforced a non-compete against a departing physician from a single specialty group.
Negotiated a separation agreement for a C-level executive resulting in over $1 million payout.
Advised a financial institution on a significant and complex downsizing resulting from a merger.

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It doesn’t matter how focused you are, when the phone buzzes on your screen, we feel compelled to check it. Clients, prospects and co-workers can get in touch with you through a variety of ways. We have so much diversity of communication and we almost always default to letting it interrupt us.
When you are in the middle of a task, answering a phone call or checking your emails can be a significant waste of time. Indeed, an average worker needs 20 to 30 minutes to get back to the appropriate mindset after an interruption. All it takes is a few interuptions during the day to register a substantial drop in productivity, regardless of the duration of the disruption. That’s precisely why you need to establish a system that handles day-to-day communication requirements for you.
If you’ve been trying to establish an inbox zero strategy, you need to change your approach. You can’t finish your inbox, because, ultimately, there will always be someone trying to get in touch with you. Your inbox regenerates, so as long as you accept that you don’t need to answer emails immediately.
If you have planned the day for working on a specific project, then let the email wait and focus on the project that’s on your list. It takes training to perceive the difference between looking busy because you’re checking emails, and looking busy because you’re actually working. Scheduling email time can help you to manage your work effectively throughout the day.
How do you handle your post?
If you’re in the process of launching your company, you’ve probably struggled with the idea of renting an office near you to get out of the busyness of the house. We’ve been helping a refugee family lately with child care which has meant 5 kids in my house. Focus has been much harder to come by with the extra noise.
However, for small businesses, a physical company address can be time-demanding. Aside from the communication that needs to be sorted out – which may often consist in marketing messages at first – there’s the necessary exercise of archiving confidential and important documents. While, if you opt for an online business address for rent, you can use a virtual mailbox that keeps your postal mail online.
Every critical information can be archived and indexed effectively, so that all it takes to find it is to use the search bar. In short, you don’t have to dread going through the idle pile of letters on your desk before you start work in the morning or to worry about what happens when you’re on holiday. Everything can be sorted out automatically, including setting up alerts!
Are all phone calls important?
Are you the kind of person who feels the need to pick up the phone as soon as it rings, regardless of what you’re doing? While it can be easy when you’re a freelancer, it’s murder for your business. In fact, it can be challenging, and time-demanding to keep up with phone calls in a company. That’s precisely why you can gain precious time by hiring a professional receptionist. Small businesses can use a virtual service that keeps the business organized and takes messages when you are busy.
Who’s got time to handle social media interactions?
If you’re using social media platforms to reach out to your audience, you’ve probably figured out that it can be difficult to maintain an active presence when you’ve busy finishing projects. However, as more and more customers turn to social media for business queries, you can’t afford to miss out on this opportunity to engage with your audience.
As your business scales it becomes harder to manage your day-to-day tasks and keep Twitter and Facebook active. However, a social media manager can maintain your business presence for you. Indeed, they can build a loyal community, handle social engagement, answer questions and manage the overall reputation of your company.
How long do you spend organizing a meeting with your clients? Indeed, most customers don’t like to feel pressured into agreeing on a meeting. They want to feel they are in charge. Consequently, using an online appointment scheduling tool can help you to give your client the upper hand. They can choose a date and location that suit them best. While it’s fair to say that a sale representative can spend several days setting a meeting up with a potential client, it only takes the same client a few seconds to do the same thing online.
In conclusion, managing communication within your company can save you a lot of time in the long term. From changing your inbox mindset to letting clients plan their appointments, you can rely on smart solutions and strategies to make the most of your productive time.

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Any time you get a Wild West style game with English and Italian directions, you know that you have an interesting gem of a game. BANG! is a competitive game with 4-7 players that involves a number of characters (7 unique ones) and roles for each players such as Sheriff, Deputy, Outlaw, Renegade. Each player plays cards to shoot at other players, boost your stats and skills, and heal yourself after wounds. My coworker Maddy got me the game as a gift for our Secret Santa. She gave it very good reviews, and even though I haven’t gotten to play it yet I’m looking forward to trying it out on the next game night!
Similar to the multiple different versions of Monopoly I’ve collected, I am never against getting different versions of a classic game. My roommate Ian found a game that is a perfect fit for me- Clue with Firefly characters. The premise is the same as traditional Clue: you travel from room to room of the Serenity and accuse characters of the show by using items to aid the Alliance in kidnapping River. The items are all rather odd (Wash’s dinosaurs are an item, for example) but as someone who loved Firefly I think it’s a great addition to my collection.
Continuing on the nostalgia train, The Oregon Trail was a staple of my childhood. Almost everyone has either played the original game or a newer version, and the Card Game equivalent definitely plays on the experiences of the computer game beloved by many. The object of the game is to travel as a group from Independence, MO to Willamette Valley, OR as a group. You move along the path by playing road cards with varying effects, and do your best to avoid the disasters that crop up on the Trail. The game is cooperative and only one player needs to reach the finish line, so I would expect to see at least a few people dying of dysentery or any other number of diseases and calamities along the way. I gave the game a shot and it is a simple concept that walked me down memory lane for a while… until I died from cholera.
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Feel welcome in one of the best hotels in Quan Lan island – Paloma Quan Lan hotel which offers fulfilled facilities and exceptional service to meet demand of any guest. Whether is one-night stay, weekend vacation or extended stay, Paloma Quan Lan hotel serves you with hospitality, friendliness and coziness.
The hotel is located about 3km from famous swimming spots such as Minh Chau beach, Son Hao beach. Other attractions such as Quan Lan port, Quan Lan temple, ancient house are also accessible.
Stay at Paloma Quan Lan hotel, wake up by battered waves, cool breeze, enjoy marvelous sunshine and get pieces of quiet in sunset.
The hotel is horizontally set in the convenient position, features full range of amenities including LCD TV, Karaoke room, wardrobe, air-conditioner, elevator, private bathroom with hot tub and shower. Each modern room at Paloma Quan Lan hotel comes with a mini fridge and cable/satellite channels, and the bathrooms feature showers and hair dryers. Room service is also offered during certain times.
Service includes 24-hour front desk, laundry service, wake-up calls, express shuttle ticket service. With well-trained staffs and great amenities, Paloma Quan Lan hotel is committed to providing the highest level of quality.

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Just about to buy the debut album off ITunes & was wondering what people thought of this album. Is it a good album or not??
Havent heard the thing straight through but there is at least some gems on it.
I liked it a bit at first, but overall, I wouldn't recommend it. I find it just to be pop with poorly done proggy overtones and nothing very interesting. But that's just my opinon- some people revere this album.

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For Todd Minikus, every oxer and every standard mark the fine line between good and great. The champion show jumper has repeatedly crossed that line throughout his incredible year of accomplishments in 2014. Todd is thrilled to be a member of the Vita Flex Victory Team that provides top-quality supplements to his talented horses. Todd shared that Vita Flex® supplements are an important part of the program that keeps Quality Girl in winning condition.
Todd has big plans for the show ring in 2015. His sights are set on the $125,000 Trump Invitational in Palm Beach, Florida, at the start of the year, followed by 12 weeks of showing at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, and the World Cup in Las Vegas in the spring, and then hopefully a spot on the U.S. team competing in the Pan American Games in Toronto in July. Todd, along with Quality Girl and his other star mounts, will also be aiming to continue his winning streak in some of America’s most prestigious Grand Prix competitions. “We did quite well in those million-dollar grand prix that the HITS organization put on this year, and I’d like to continue with that!” Todd said with a confident smile. “The World Cup Final in Las Vegas in April 2015 is for sure one of my main goals,” Todd plans. With his current standings, this goal looks to be very achievable. As of December 2014, Todd is the leading FEI World Cup Qualifier.
Todd is a proud member of the Vita Flex Victory Team, and he has seen the supplements at work throughout his successful year. “The proof’s in the pudding — we’ve got some of the top winning horses in the country,” Todd said with a broad smile. One thing is for sure — wherever the new year takes Todd and his horses, Vita Flex will be a part of his winning formula!


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What’s The Best Way To Treat Acid Reflux?
I saw a commercial on TV that just set me off. The tagline was “Eat Your Way-Treat Your Way.” The product is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines, acid reflux and esophageal problems.
The reason why I am so angry about this commercial (and product) is because it is an invitation to eat any way you want and all you have to do is take this magic pill. This is exactly the mindset we need to run away from permanently.
Food is not the only thing to be considered with digestive upset. How you handle emotional imbalance in relation to the stressors in life play a huge part as well. When this is the case with that burning sensation, no little pill will make it go away. The only thing that will help is to do what Iyanla Vanzant suggests: Do your work!
I am terrified to give up my little purple pills. There is no way I can go back to feeling that fire I used to feel in my chest when I lay down.
My dear, I hear you. Who wants to feel that? The Chewable Digestive Enzyme DGL by Enzymatic Therapy puts out fire just as well. Just 4-5 chewables before eating, while eating, or after eating do the trick. AND … there are NO side effects nor contra-indications with medications. I have successfully gotten my mother off of the purple pills and she is permanently using DGL. What have you got to lose… try it.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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Did I mention that we also make it to Tokyo Disneysea in the last post about Tokyo Disneyland? Not sure if you follow my blog long enough, it's actually the third time we've been to Tokyo Disneysea and we were still excited about it!
If you're wondering if Tokyo Disneysea is a water theme park, nope. I know I had that thought for when I heard about it for the first time. I thought we have to wear swimwear to the theme park but apparently it's more like a marine version of Disneyland and the one in Tokyo is the only Disneysea in the world.
Compare to Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disneysea is more suitable for the adults as some of the rides in the theme park is slightly more extreme. Our favourite ride of all, THE TOWER OF TERROR. This time we had it more terror as they are running some campaign where they make the ride extra scarier ( few drops in a round! ) and it's only available until March.
Speaking about campaigns, they are also having a special Duffy edition train at the Tokyo Disney line. FYI, Duffy is a character from Tokyo Disneysea that it's symbolise a gift from Mickey to Minnie. Which explains why Tokyo Disneysea is a hit dating place among the Japanese. You can see almost everyone owns a Duffy bear and you can see the Duffy store is crazy full with people. If you're a fan of Duffy, the Duffy train will only available until March!
Anyway, there's something different this time round in Tokyo Disneysea. We did not know that there's an area that looks like we're in Venice! Its super beautiful and I guess you can actually stay there for sometime taking pictures. We also made it to the river/sea ride on a boat like those in Venice you can imagine, around the theme park. They actually taught us a few Spanish loll.
Their manager rocks! Thanks to their great team, I'm so happy I choose this venue for my event! I had a great time here and think the atmosphere at venues in Chicago is as good as it gets. I will be astonished if I ever find a negative review on these guys.


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UFV Theatre opened its season by performing Argonautika, an adaptation of the story of Jason and the Argonauts on their voyage to reclaim the Golden Fleece written by Mary Zimmerman and directed by Colleen Lanki. The intimate nature of the small, thrust-stage style theatre ensured that the performers were capable of delivering a performance that immersed the audience and captured their attention for the nearly three-hour-long performance.
The actors put on a show that was excellently produced with nary a hiccup along the way. Scene transitions were sharp, and the actors proved to be more than capable of manipulating the emotions of the audience, as Argonautika flowed from comedic to tragic, much like the wine-dark sea upon which the crew of the Argo sailed.
The performers put their hearts and souls into bringing each character to life — the brashly overconfident Hercules (Russell Blower), the charismatic and dreamy Jason (Luke Steele), the quite literally love-struck Medea (Phaydra-Rae Gagnon), and the tongue-in-cheek, fourth-wall-breaking narrator, the goddess Athena (Heather Littlejohn). It was remarkably easy to get lost in the tale and become emotionally invested in those characters on a stage just a few feet away.
However, the play, like any production put on by students still learning their trade, contained moments of pure quality and marvelous potential, with some few instances where they maybe could have done better. Given the large cast of Argonautika, it was inevitable that the portrayal of some of the Argonauts would be less fleshed-out than others. But at times during the first half of the play, it appeared that Hercules was a more visible and more central character than Jason, as Hercules, by far the most commonly known Greek hero, was at the heart of some of the early obstacles faced by the Argonauts.
Argonautika is playing until November 29 at the CEP campus. Tickets are available online at www.ufv.ca/theatre.


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“But they were hearing only, ‘He who formerly persecuted us now preaches the faith which he once tried to destroy.’ And they glorified God in me” (Galatians 1:23-24).
The final sentence of Galatians chapter one is more significant than it may appear: “…they glorified God because of me” (RSV). For instance, there are at least two important insights tucked away within these words for those who wish to uncover them.
First, this passage reminds us that a simple question can often help us identify good, God-honoring spiritual leaders: “Does he or she inspire others to glorify God?” You see, Paul the Apostle brought the message of salvation by grace through faith in Christ to the churches of Galatia. Unlike the false teachers of his day, Paul focused his message upon Jesus and not upon himself or any human effort to find favor with God. Those who subsequently heard about God’s work in Paul’s life and the Christ-oriented message he brought as a result were thus prompted to glorify God.
This small detail has important 21st century implications. While God may use an individual speaker’s personality, life experience, and communication style to reach a particular audience, it helps to remember that God’s Word should serve as the primary focus of his or her message. For example, a spiritual leader may be recognized as a highly skilled communicator yet he or she may do little to inspire others to glorify God.
One way to measure a teacher’s real spiritual impact is to simply count the number of “I’s” or self-references that turn up within his or her message. A message with repeated self-references to the speaker is likely to come from someone who is focused upon something other than God’s Word. Other examples might include messages that are filled with humorous stories that make the speaker seem funny and sophisticated but fail to illustrate genuine Biblical truth or sermons that highlight the speaker’s opinion but little or nothing from the Scriptures.
However, this principle does not only apply to spiritual leaders. This brings us to our second application: we can be people who inspire others to glorify God. While the world may be filled with individuals who do little to inspire us to offer thanks to God, we can be the kind of people who cause others to say, “Thank God for him or her” whenever they think of us.
With this in mind, we should prayerfully seek to be (and become) people who inspire others to offer thanks to God for the impact we make upon their lives.

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For members of the public PVD aims to provide a national directory of skilled, proven, and insured car care professionals who can be trusted to provide a reliable service and a high quality of workmanship.
For its members, PVD aims to provide a support network to guide the development and accelerate the success of their businesses. This includes exposure, technical skills, and business advice.
For the car care industry, PVD aims to provide a accessible medium that allows professionals to engage with, and contribute to the industry as whole. It is also well placed to represent the industry.
Members are required to consider the safety of themselves, their employees, their customers, and third parties at all times.
Members are requested to complete comprehensive risk assessments for all common working environments, and update them on a regular basis.
Members are requested to have easily accessible Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in both mobile and unit-based working environments.
Members are requested to have suitable Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for all the types of process they carry out.
Members are requested to restrict public and client access to danger zones when in operation.
Members are requested to notify employees, customers, and third parties of any risks they might encounter in and around your work area.
Members are required to comply with any other H&S requirements as set out by their insurance policy, landlords, or third party environments.
Members are requested to consider any environmental impact their working practices may have, and take steps to minimise them.
Members are requested to comply with all local and national environmental laws that may apply.
Members should only offer services that are within your skill-set and experience.
Members should only supply services that are covered by their insurance policy, or sort extra cover for specific jobs (e.g. Aircraft).
Members should always work to the best of their ability and ensure customer satisfaction.
Members should never attempt to miss-lead, miss-sell, or over-promise services to their customers.
Members should always advice customers as to what they can expect prior to providing a service. Customer expectations should be managed pro-actively.
Members should always explain their terms and conditions to clients prior to providing a service.
Members need to make their terms and conditions publicly view-able, ideally on their website, and linked to in their email footer.
Members must have appropriate and thorough terms and conditions in place, PVD supplies a template from which you can create your own HERE.
Members must maintain their insurance cover at all times.
Members must have appropriate insurance for the services they provide, with written proof from their insurance company or broker.
Members must inform PVD of any changes to their insurance, including renewals and cancellations.
Members must not undertake work that they are not insured for.
Service pricing is at a members discretion but it must be deemed sustainable.
Members price lists should not mislead customers.
Members must agree a price and service level with customers prior to work commencing, ideally in writing.
Members must make customers aware of their payment terms prior to commencing work, and to get customer agreement, ideally in writing.
It is strongly recommended that members utilise the pre-work forms provided free by PVD - available HERE.
It is strongly recommended members take thorough and detailed photos both before and after services have been provided for their own protection.
Members should always be well-presented, courteous, and helpful with customers.
Members are expected to pro-actively resolve any customer complaints.
As long as appropriate procedures have been followed, PVD may be called upon to arbitrate disputes between members and customers.
Members are expected to use precise and accurate terminology for the valeting and detailing services offered.
All services offered should have their constituent processes listed, along with time ranges dependant on the size and condition of the vehicle.
Members should endeavour to make their services transparent and comparable to industry accepted standards. More information and guidance is available HERE.
Members should not try to promote themselves by criticising other individuals or organisations - regardless of whether or not they are PVD Approved companies.
Members should always seek permission of their customers prior to publishing pictures of their vehicle - even if using show plates.
Members should be careful about the backgrounds of their photos, particularly if taken on private property or include adults without their permission, or children without the permission of their legal guardians.
Members should refrain from posting contentious topics on their business page - such as religious or political views.
All images and text posted online should belong to the member - or be used with the express permission of the owner, and clearly credited to the owner.
Members should not lay claim to work that wasn't theirs. If more than one company has been involved in the preparation of a vehicle, the other company or individual should be credited.
Members should not use profane language when posting online.
Members should not use racist, sexist, or homophobic language under any circumstance.
For those seeking advice on a particular topic, please post with as much detail as you can muster. Please title your post 'Technical Advice'. Then other members will reply with their opinion. Please remember to thank those who have taken the time to assist. Prior to posting, please use the search box on the left hand side (desktop) to see if the question has already been asked and answered. If there is already a thread on a similar topic, latch on to the end of it rather than starting a new thread - this way all the info on a particular topic is in one place. When replying to a post requesting advice, please read through any existing comments, and if there is one that is essentially saying what you would suggest, feel free to simply 'like it'. If there is a reply that suggests a system that you wouldn't use there is no need to criticise it.
Given how many products are available, some people will have their own personal preference. In many cases there will be more than one product that does the job required. As before, post your question with as much detail as possible - ideally with 'Product Advice' at the top. When replying to a product question, please put the manufacturer and full product name - while those familiar with a brand may know the acronym, not everyone will - equally, the recommendation might be misinterpreted as something entirely different. Prior to replying, please read through the existing responses in case some one has already recommended the product you would use - then simply 'like' that comment. It saves time and keeps the posts concise.
Asking how much to charge for a job will likely engender a broad range of suggestions - many of which may not be suitable as your business will have different overheads to other businesses. Instead, why not ask 'How long would you allow for this job' - then you can apply your own hourly rate and come up with your own price. When replying to a question on pricing, please focus on the time it would take you, rather than the rate you would charge. In some cases it might be worth listing the processes you would go through and how long they would take. Then if someone comes up with a dramatically different time estimate, it will make more sense when itemised. Again, if someone posts something you don't agree with - ignore it - in 90% of cases there is no definitively 'right' answer. Everyone works at different speeds, using different processes, and have a different opinion on how far one should go.
The PVD Showcase group is there to allow like-minded members to share their work with each other. Please be aware that it is a private group of purely members, so not a forum in which to try and sell or promote your work - it is purely for mutual appreciation. Please also be aware that, as a closed group, members may share work that is not for public consumption - please respect their privacy.
The For Sale and Wanted group is for members to sell unwanted products and equipment. If you are a supporter, you may offer new product (as in not second-hand) in the For Sale and Wanted Group - ideally keep it to special offers. If you are not a supporter, you may not sell new stock on the PVD groups. (excluding unopened bottles/kit that you just don't want). PVD can take no responsibility or liability for the products sold on the group, however, if there is an inter-member dispute arising from a sale on the PVD For Sale group, PVD will arbitrate between the two parties if required.
Ridiculing Third Parties: Those criticising another company or individual - this could be a local valeting company or a car-park hand washer - we all know there are bad eggs out there, but let us focus on our own businesses. Photos of other people washing cars inappropriately etc will also be removed - there are plenty of other online forums for things like that if you need to get it out of your system (though we would suggest keeping your company and brand away from such posts).
Offering Training Services: Only PVD Approved Trainers or supporter organisations with training services listed on this site may offer training services on the group. This is because we need to vet all training services to ensure they meet certain standards.
Selling Posts: For unwanted or second hand gear, please use the For Sale and Wanted group.
Please use the PVD Showcase group to show off your work - many members enjoy looking at other members work, many members see enough cars on their news feed and want to be able to switch off a bit more. This is why we created a separate showcase group.
Swearing: Posts or replies with swearing in will be removed - it's just not necessary - there are enough words in the British language to negate the use of expletives.
Topic: This is a group about car valeting and detailing - while the odd entertaining interlude is always welcome - things like politics and football aren't appropriate.
Aggressive behaviour: Communicating through screen and keyboard cuts out a lot of the body language and normal cues that aid peaceful parlance. Thus discussions can quickly go down hill - particularly when people are failing to interpret or communicate particularly well. If a thread appears to be getting heated, it will be removed. If a particular member is frequently involved with arguments, they will be removed from the group. The group is not somewhere to vent or take out your bad mood - it is not fair on other members, nor on the moderators of the group. Racism, sexism, homophobia will not be tolerated UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE - it will simply be deleted. Many people will have different opinions of what is considered 'socially acceptable' - we will just use our discretion and err on the side of caution in this respect. If your post is removed for this reason, we are not accusing you of being a racist/sexist/homophobe necessarily - it's simply that others may consider it to be racist/sexist/homophobic. Sometimes members have been known to question another members professionalism - this is not your role - if a question appears 'too basic' in your opinion, it's not an excuse to attack them personally or their business. We all start at the beginning, just because some are further along their career development than others is not an excuse to criticise them.
All enquiries that we receive directly are passed to the nearest appropriate member.
When referred by email, the member will be copied in. The member should reply directly to the customer as soon as possible and copy PVD in so that we know the customer has been replied to.
Should a member receive a customer request that they cannot assist with, members should direct the customer to this website to find an alternative if the client was originally refferred by PVD.
If you have a complaint about the service PVD supplies as a member, or about another PVD Member, please email us rather than post it on internal or external online sources.
The PVD complaints procedure, whether from a member, a customer, or a third party, is a fixed process which may involve peer-review by the PVD Board.
If members breach the Code of Conduct or we receive a a legitimate customer complaint about a member, and the member is unable to rectify the situation, the member may be removed from the association.
The vast majority of customer complaints are as a consequence of members failing to manage customer expectations, or failing to take due diligence - these can normally be sorted out.

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Alcala is a coastal town of Guía de Isora, next to the core of Playa de San Juan, (Tenerife, Canary Islands). Alcala is located in a small coastal cove surrounded by tomatoes and bananas farms.
Alcala has several black and silent coves and a small dock with fishing boats that provides an opportunity for water sports.
In the vicinity you can taste the local cuisine, especially fresh fish and local dishes of the province. The sunset show overlooking the island of La Gomera is amazing. You clearly can not miss it!
People in the town of Alcala celebrate two holidays in honor of their patron Saint Candelaria, on February 2 and on August 15.
Alcala is connected to the rest of the surrounding towns by public transport, the bus or bus, specifically with line 477 or 473 that goes along the route “Los Cristianos – Los Gigantes”. The itinerary duration from one end to another is about an hour.
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Is There a Ban on Incandescent Bulbs ?
While Congress is wrestling with the problem of keeping our country from going bankrupt, some in Congress and our business community are concerned with the serious problem of – light bulb standards. The Investor Business Daily posted an editorial “Let There Be Lights” on 07/08/2011. (1) Although it is an opinion piece, it does not represent an informed opinion. The article claims that the ban on incandescent light bulbs sums up everything that’s wrong with intrusive, nanny-state government. However, there is no ban- just efficiency standards that some incandescent bulbs cannot meet.
Eh? The incandescent bulb will not disappear. It will still be available in more efficient designs. And CFL bulbs for home use are based on the same proven technology as other fluorescent light bulbs. I cannot think of a company, school, or public building that does not use fluorescent light bulbs to save energy and avoid maintenance costs.
The article would like for you to believe that CFL’s are only 30% more efficient but no proponent would claim that. CFL’s are three to four times as efficient as regular bulbs and last about 10 times as long. As to cost, where do they shop? Many electric coops sell CFL bulbs for $1.00 and they are less than $2.00 at most discount stores. I doubt if you can find an incandescent bulb for 1/20th of that. And, over the life of the CFL bulb, it will save approximately $9.00 in operating cost over the ten incandescent bulbs it will replace.
(2) See : http://capwiz.com/repamerica/issues/alert/?alertid=51013516&queueid=7101172991 The article contains a link for you to contact your Legislator.
This entry was posted on Sunday, July 10th, 2011 at 1:21 pm	and is filed under Energy and the Environment, National Politics. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
…Just like when government makes bullets $5000.00 each by requiring them to be rfid, uniquely fingerprintable, individually registered, etc., they’ll be able to say there’s no gun ban.
The government sets standards for lots of things. This one will actually help save both money and energy, which shouldn’t be such a bad deal.
Exactly. Next, we need to start working on improving hot water tanks as they use about 1/3 of a home’s energy.

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Inglourious Basterds is what would have happened if Quentin Tarantino made Crash. Neither the sweeping war movie nor the action film its title and its marketing suggests, Basterds is more of a talky drama which just happens to have a lot of Swastikas in it.
Inglourious Basterds is Quentin Tarantino’s Crash. Neither the sweeping war movie nor the action film its title and its marketing suggests, Basterds is more of a talky drama about a variety of coincidentally connected characters living separate lives which just happen to have a lot of Swastikas in them. Sure Tarantino occasionally indulges in the gory brutality that is his trademark, but only when one of his characters stops talking long enough to take a breath. They don’t take many breaths. That’s fortunate since brilliant babbling distracts from the movie’s lack of narrative. When his ciphers are dishing you’re too busy reveling in the intense exchange of threats, ideas, and ruminations to notice that the film abandoned most of its cast half an hour ago for no particular reason.
It plays out like a series of vignettes in which different archetypes are forced to deal with the Nazi occupation in different ways. For some its survival, for others its revenge. Ok ultimately it’s all about revenge, but this is not the story of a group of hard-bitten, bloodthirsty Jewish-American soldiers sent behind enemy lines to wreak havoc on every Nazi in sight. Aside from the occasional scalping, we never see any of that. Yes Brad Pitt plays Lt. Aldo Raine, a part-Apache American soldier leading a group of Nazi killers called the Basterds, and yes they terrorize occupied territory by slaughtering SS officers. It all happens off camera. The Basterds only show up when they have something to say or when Tarantino needs a warm body to stand between someone else and a gun fight. They are one minor component in a movie filled with different, mostly unrelated characters whose lives may or may not become intertwined for a big fiery finale which is meant to, even if it sort of makes a mess of it, bring the whole thing together.
Still there’s revenge. Separate characters living separate lives stand around and talk about how they’re going to get it or how they’ve gotten it. Raine and his men take the direct approach, killing Nazis and carving swastikas in the heads of the ones they leave alive. Or there’s Shoshanna, a Jewish girl hiding in plain sight at a Paris movie theater playing German propaganda films, and letting her Nazi hate simmer as she lives and relives every horrible injustice she’s suffered.
If there’s a main character in this story it’s Col. Hans Landa, nicknamed “The Jew Hunter”. He’s a villain of the slick talking, smiling, unusually friendly variety. Darth Vader may be scary, but there’s nothing more sinister than a man who guzzles a glass of milk and presents a toothy grin before, in the most reasonable manner possible, ordering you dead. This particular smiling bad guy has been appointed by Hitler to hunt down Jews left hiding in occupied France and he’s very good at his job. Landa is not simply a Nazi officer, he’s more of a detective, a Nazi Sherlock Holmes with all the observational powers and persuasive abilities of the world’s greatest investigator, minus any vestige of humanity.
Nazi Sherlock Holmes makes for one hell of a villain and as played by Austrian Christoph Waltz, Landa is by far the best thing about Basterds. Walts slips out Taratino’s heavily stylized, brilliantly written patter with a German accent and all the sinister subtlety of Satan given physical form. He steals every scene he’s in with his creepy, all-knowing charm. If you see Inglourious Basterds for no other reason, see it for him.
What Basterds lacks isn’t great writing or even acting. What it’s missing is a balance between dialogue and story. There’s not one, unified narrative here. Rather it’s a bunch of short scenes held together mostly through snappy dialogue. It feels as if Tarantino came up with this strange, fever-dream ending in which the power of cinema is used to conjure up a Jewish devil to send Hitler back to hell, and then came up with this amazing opening in which we meet an iconic Nazi villain… and then had no real way to connect them together. Instead Quentin as both writer and director, seems to believe that if everyone keeps talking, he can justify anything. It’s kind of like watching him interviewed. Enjoyable, engrossing sounds come out of his mouth, but sometimes he’s not really saying much.
See Basterds for Tarantino’s brilliant dialogue of for Waltz’s genius performance, or for Mike Myers bizarre, heavily prostheticed cameo as a British general. See it to watch a film critic, for once, play the hero or to buy into Tarantino’s bizarre fantasy in which Hitler is defeated by the one-two combination of talking and French cinema. Just don’t see it for the gunfights or the battles, or the action scenes being shoved down your throat by the movie’s marketing. They don’t exist. If you’re looking for Kill Bill 3 go elsewhere. Inglourious Basterds is a flawed premise turned into a flawed story full of characters so unique and vibrant, delivering dialogue so intense and captivating, that it’s worth putting up with what’s missing.


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In this post, we will see the steps to create, view, edit and delete bookmarks on Windows PC and Android.
Without any delay, let's see how to do this task on Chrome and Firefox browsers.
Go to the page which you want to bookmark.
Click on "Star" icon in the Address Bar.
The Bookmark is added now.
In the popup, you can give a name to the bookmark, change its folder, edit or delete the bookmark. Press "Done" button once you are "OK" with the Bookmark.
Note: Alternatively, you can use Chrome shortcut do this task. The shortcut for doing this task is Ctrl + D.
To do this, just press Ctrl + Shift + D and then provide the name to the folder where the bookmarks will be stored. After that, tap "Save" button.
You can do the same task by right clicking mouse over the tab and then select "Bookmark all tabs."
Press Ctrl + Shift + O, and you can see the Bookmarks Manager. Here, you can see all your bookmarks of your Chrome web browser.
Remember that if you already signed into the Chrome with the same Google account on your other devices, then you can see the bookmarks from all those devices too in the "Bookmarks Manager" of the Chrome Browser.
Also, keep in mind that by default, the bookmarks that are added using your Android device are saved to the "Mobile bookmarks" folder.
Click Overflow Menu beside individual bookmarks, and you can see these options - Edit, Copy URL, Delete (to delete that individual bookmark), Open in new tab, Open in new window, Open in incognito window.
In case, if you want to delete multiple bookmarks at once, press Ctrl and then select the bookmarks you want to delete, and then click "Delete" at the top.
If you want to delete all bookmarks of a folder at once, press Ctrl + A and then press "Delete" option at the top.
Open the web page you want to bookmark and then click "Star" icon (which is beside "Save to Pocket" icon).
The page is bookmarked now.
In the popup, you have the options to change bookmark name, change the folder where the bookmark is stored, add tags and delete the bookmark. If you are "OK" with the bookmark, click "Done."
You can also create the bookmark by press Ctrl + D too.
Right-click on a tab and then select "Bookmark All Tabs" option. In the popup, provide the folder name, select the folder as per your wish and then click "Add Bookmarks" button.
Alternatively, press Ctrl + Shift + D to do the same task.
Press Ctrl + Shift + B to see all your bookmarks of your Firefox web browser. Remember that if you are using Firefox Sync, then you can see the bookmarks of your other devices here that are using Firefox Sync.
Keep in mind that the bookmarks of your Android device are under "Mobile Bookmarks" folder.
Right-click on an individual bookmark and you can see various options regarding it includes deleting it.
Press Ctrl and select bookmarks you wish, and then right-click on the top of the tab and choose "Delete" to delete multiple bookmarks at once.
Press Ctrl + A to select all bookmarks, right click on it and then choose "Delete" option to delete all bookmarks of the folder at once.
Go to the page you want to bookmark in the Chrome app for Android.
Tap Overflow Menu (three vertical dots).
That is all. The page is bookmarked, and you will see a toast message at the bottom of the browser stating it.
Tap "Edit" in the toast message if you want to edit the bookmark.
Tap Overflow Menu > Bookmarks.
Now, you can see all your bookmarks of Chrome app. If you signed in to the Chrome with the same Google account on other devices, then you can see the bookmarks from those devices here.
The "Mobile bookmarks" is the default folder for all your bookmarks that are saved on Android. "Bookmarks bar" is the place where you can see all your PC bookmarks.
Select - Select the bookmark. After selecting a bookmark, you can see many options.
Edit - To edit the bookmark.
Move - To move the bookmark to another folder.
Delete - Delete the bookmark.
Keep in mind that the Chrome app allows us to select multiple or all bookmarks and then delete it at once.
Open the website that you want to bookmark.
Tap Overflow Menu (three vertical dots) and then hit "Star" icon at the top.
That's it. The site is bookmarked, and you can see a toast notification stating it.
In the toast message, you can see "Options." Tapping on it shows you options to edit bookmark or add it as page shortcut.
Now, you can see all your bookmarks of Firefox app. If you are using Firefox Sync, then you can see bookmarks of your other devices here that are using Firefox Sync.
The "Desktop Bookmarks," as the name indicates showing the bookmarks from Desktop PC. Moreover, the bookmarks added on Android are showing beneath "Desktop Bookmarks" folder.
Remove - To delete the bookmark.
Pin Site - Used to pin a site.
Add Page Shortcut - Add the bookmark as a shortcut on the home screen.
Firefox app, currently, does not have a feature to select and delete multiple or all bookmarks at once.


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Historical analytics is the study of market behavior over a given timeframe. Recorded data such as price, volatility, and volume can be evaluated and examined over a defined period. Using this data, dealers and investors can gain perspective on the inner functioning of that market. The data acquired during this period may prove helpful in building up a viable trading plan or improving existing technology.
Real-time analytics enables teams to make fast decisions by displaying information as soon as it’s available and answer inquiries as soon as they arise. Fast answers help teams make quick choices. Organizations that can detect customer issues instantly and change the product to make it all the more appealing develop more quickly and are progressively more successful. Real-time answers let organizations enhance faster, in everything from product design to marketing, business analysis, as well as client support.
Predictive analytics programs empower organizations to utilize big data to move from a historical view to a forward-looking viewpoint of the client. They can be deployed on premise and in the cloud. Majority of predictive analytics software is proprietary. However, versions based on open-source technology do exist.
OFS has been using complex rule-based algorithms and machine learning, to bring into life predictive and prescriptive analytics to enable you to benefit from forecasting by detecting a threat well in advance.
We support the clients who would prefer not to implement in-house data analysis solutions, instead are willing to get insightful analytical reports and dashboards. With this methodology, we need access to the client’s data: the team, hardware, and software required to perform the task are on us. We guarantee both high-quality results and safety of entrusted information.
Our Predictive analytics software examines and mines historical data patterns to anticipate future results by extracting information from data sets to determine patterns and trends. Our analysts use a range of algorithms, statistical analysis, and predictive analytics to build decision models, which business managers can use to plan for the most ideal result.
OFS’s powerful predictive analytics software can be used to uncover trends and patterns from Big Data, the Internet of Things, and your current data sources. Also, our predictive insights can be utilized to optimize your resources and enhance margins across your entire enterprise.
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If you have kids and a smaller (or smallish) home, you need to be thinking about bunk beds. But like any furniture, that can get pricey, fast. These DIY bunk beds will save you money, and help you create beds for your kids (or grandkids!) that will last to the next generation! Use these space saving pieces of furniture for shared kids bedrooms, vacation homes or just to provide a “guest” sleeping space for your kids’ best bud.
From ‘Mamas Dance‘ comes this tutorial for this DIY bunk bed that is inspired by “The Land of Nod”. The inspiration beds cost over $1600, so you know this is a budget saver! You can find the plans they used for the bed at ‘Ana White‘.
These DIY built in bunk beds are a permanent installation of a cool custom piece you can do your self! From ‘Chris Loves Julia‘, this project has plenty of step by step instructions and photos. Great investment in any home. Loving’ the steps!
From ‘DIY Network‘, this side fold Murphy DIY bunk bed will really save space! When not in use, it folds into the wall! Complete instructions.
Ok, these beds are really cool because they are kind of a cross between bunk beds and loft beds. Learn how to build bunk beds from ‘The Project Girl‘, and make the best use of your space! Great tutorial with free plans.
Want something with a simpler look? Try this minimalist DIY bunk bed from ‘Instructables‘. Full plans and instructions. Check out the comment section for all the DIY’ers who have already successfully completed this project!
‘The Rugged Home‘ has my fav tutorial yet! Lovin’ on these house shaped DIY bunk beds! How could any kid not love to hang out in their room with this bed? Great tutorial with lots of photos.
This next one from ‘Mikael Monson‘ is , in their words, pretty intense, but worth it. These boy/girl shared DIY bunk beds look so high end and have so many amazing details. It may have taken them quite a lot of time and work, but they turned out to be crazy awesome. Go see all the photos at their site, it really is quite the amazing DIY.
Last for you we have these DIY bunk beds from ‘Design Sponge‘. Unfortunately, these don’t have a tutorial, but hey, you’re experts now, right? We love the pipe ladder, which is a detail that most DIY’ers could find a way to put together.
Ok, so now you are the most popular parents in the room for learning how to build DIY bunk beds! We think you will also want to check out DIY Murphy Beds and DIY Kids Furniture Projects!
this is very amazing idea for everyone who wanted to make their bed room look nice.
Love the tiny built-in staircase on the ‘Chris Loves Julia’ bunk bed. So cute!

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This year, we saw the rapid rise and fall of controversial singers (Lana Del Rey), excellent releases from veteran rockers (Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen) and the revival of R&B (The Weeknd, Frank Ocean). But of all the exciting albums in 2012 the 10 below were my favourites, based both on artistic merit and complete emotional bias.
Unlike the electronic weirdoes' last two beloved records, there is no chance your mom will like a single track on this album. Filled with stuttering bleeps, sporadic shrieks from frontman Noah Lennox (a.k.a. Panda Bear) and heaps of droning loops, it is a challenging release. But, given enough time and attention, songs like "Applesauce" and "Father Time" begin to morph into (something resembling) pop music.
In the insular music media world, the rise of this Montreal synth-pop powerhouse — a.k.a. Claire Boucher — dominated the first half of the year. Appearing like a manic pixie apparition out of nowhere, her impossibly high-pitched vocals, damn catchy beats and brilliantly calculated image as half wide-eyed innocent, half astute tastemaker, landed her in the pages of Vogue, Rolling Stone, The New York Times. The best part: Visions lived up to the hype.
I describe this record to anyone who will listen (i.e. my mom) as the perfect soundtrack for driving the Sea to Sky highway. Gentle, almost fluid guitar is given equal placing to Zachary Cole Smith's quiet, droning vocals to create a dream-pop album with a punk undercurrent.
If you haven't heard this record — which melds synth-pop with calypso and reggae — don't bother until spring thaw. Though lyrics take on topics of heartbreak, musically, it's better suited for sunny day lounging. Staring out the window, watching snowmaggedon wreak havoc while listening to "Real Way" was, by far, the biggest mistake I've made today.
Warning: not for the emotionally fragile. After battling a serious drug addiction, Seattle's Mike Hadreas sequestered himself in his mother's basement to pen this gorgeous, somber album. Taking on topics from prostitution to death to struggling with being openly gay and pairing them with spare piano chords, the songs are not easy listening, but they're worth the effort.
These scrappy Cleveland punks won my heart at Manhattan's Mercury Lounge earlier this year. Aggro bros headbanged aggressively on one side of the stage while a set of skinny boys slammed into each other on the other. Buoyed by unapologetic hooks and melody, the record is equally fit for fans perched in heels or those throwing elbows.
It's a tale as old as SoundCloud: electro-pop duo posts a couple of singles online, earn stamp of approval from tastemaking music publication Pitchfork, sign to venerable label 4AD, and live happily ever after. That's the story, in a nutshell, of Edmonton ex-pats Corin Roddick and Megan James. Only, unlike most Internet fables, theirs stretched out over an entire year. Instead of riding the buzz over their bewitching 2011 singles "Ungirthed" and "Belispeak," the pair took their time labouring over the release — which features James' haunted, honeyed vocals and Roddick's ethereal beats — to create one of the most exciting records of the year.
This was the most universally loved record of 2012 — and for good reason. To start, there's Ocean's voice: epic, sprawling, gorgeous. But more than that, his storytelling is both captivating and original. There are confessionals like "Bad Religion," in which he pours his heart out to a taxi driver about unrequited love, but he also sings about the trappings of an opulent life in "Super Rich Kids" and its opposite, the stronghold of addiction, in "Crack Rock." Musically, the record ping pongs from jazz to dance-pop to love ballad. Six Grammy nods later, there's no disputing this was the year of Frank Ocean.
Anyone who knows me well is snickering. (Stop it, you guys.) I loved this anthemic rock album loudly, fiercely and unconditionally. Maybe it's because the Vancouver guitar-drum duo wrote it for people just like me: sentimental, prone to premature nostalgia with a penchant for wild rock shows. If you're drawn to heaps of guitar fuzz, fist pumps and endless wails of "Whoa oh oh ohs," they wrote it for you too.
This record is the musical equivalent of a bad-on-paper date: describe their qualities and it seems pretty obvious that you should stay away. But you won't and, in this case, it's the right decision. The harmony-heavy Brooklyn band has almost no consistent rhythm, an aversion to choruses and a lead singer whose wonky yelp seems to take on a life of its own. But it's precisely that beautiful chaos that makes it so thrilling.


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THE BATES MOTEL TV Series Finds It’s “Mother”! : Icons of Fright – Horror News | Horror Interviews | Horror Reviews & More!
There have been many attempts over the years to bring back Norman Bates and the iconic Bates Motel, but it looks like we finally have a brand new series to look forward to courtesy of A&E early next year and it’ll premiere with a 10 episode first season. It looks like the series has officially found it’s “mother”!
Actress Vera Farmiga is attached to play Norma Louise Bates in the upcoming series THE BATES MOTEL. The Oscar nominated actress for UP IN THE AIR also appeared in genre flicks ORPHAN and JOSHUA, as well as THE DEPARTED, RUNNING SCARED, SOURCE CODE and SAFE HOUSE. Her inclusion in the series shows serious confidence to the material on A&E’s part and it should make for an interesting interpretation of the iconic character as previously played by Olivia Hussey in PSYCHO IV: THE BEGINNING.
If you’re curious just how different this version will be, then you should head over to THIS article on Shock Till You Drop since it seems they got an early peek at the pilot script. While a lot of this seems radical, it’s out of context for what the entire season will be like. So let’s wait and see until we see some footage, shall we? It seems the early “TWIN PEAKS meets SMALLVILLE” description is fairly accurate judging from this early look at the script. Next up, who will play 16 year old Norman Bates???


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Hi Alma, My friend Roberta Orona said you were considering not attending the Monday meeting. I thought I would weigh in on the subject. She told me that at the last meeting you were prepared with a slide presentation of Latina art and I don't think you showed it. I look forward to seeing it. These are my thoughts. I would not go to the Monday meeting. The regents have set it up so that people are broken up into small discussion groups.
Then I guess there will be a big one for people to talk. I understand that it isn't a formal board meeting - it is one of a public dialogue thing. Let them talk their heads off. You have won on the issue because the piece is still up and there is every indication that it will remain up. The politicos who have pandered to the loud crowd are or will back off as it cools off. I think they received letters about their stupid letter, especially Max Coll and Speaker Lujan. It is cooling off. And by Monday, the Taliban will be busy with their lives again because Easter weekend will have taken some of their energy. I think it would be great if you could schedule on your own time a presentation of the slide show - perhaps with a show with Pola. And make the presentation a presentation by the show, not by you, so there isn't so much heat. The idea of Latina Art will still get publicity and the Guadalapana /Taliban Society will have burned out a bit and be derailed. These are just ideas. Run it by your advisors.
Remember to come up and visit me. We got about 3 inches on snow last night - Northern NM's famous Primavera Loca. We have had so much snow this winter (and spring) so the mountain wildflowers will be spectacular. We have ancient acequia systems up here. I am a commissioner on mine. We have moradas (where the penetentes do their thing) and tiny churches. You would enjoy the beauty.
Companera Alma: This is a copy of the letter i sent to the museum on April 2nd.
I am writing to you to support the continuing exhibit of Alma Lopez's "Our Lady". The Church cannot dictate to the state. The separation of church and state is a long cherished tradition.
Many saints were first persecuted by the church fathers, (like St. John Of the Cross, or Joan of Arc) before being sanctified by later generations. This may also happen with Lopez's work: not sainthood, but the general acceptance that the image of the Holy Virgin can reflect the artist's culture in dress and demeanor or that of her worshipers.
Images of dark Madonnas and Goddesses appear the world over, as part of the legacy of the ancient Mother worship. The Roman Catholic hierarchy does not own exclusive rights to the image of the feminine form as an expression of the divine.
Hi Alma...just wanted you to know you have my support and encouragement to continue your good work. I've sent the following letter to the appropriate museum and legislative people I feel should hear my voice. Good luck!


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AN ELON Musk-backed revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) research programme is hoping to teach robots to mimic humans through VR headsets.
The OpenAI programme, which has received around a $1billion in funding from the likes of Mr Musk, PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to name a few, will allow humans to use VR headsets attached to AI computers which will then be able mimic the actions of the human brains.
The billionaire businessman’s team outlined in an OpenAI blog how a robotic arm was able to stack small wooden blocks after observing a human do it.
The team explained in the blog: “The system is powered by two neural networks: a vision network and an imitation network.
Touch sensitive bionic skin created for robots.
The second neural network then takes over, where it imitates the human.
Josh Tobin, a member of the technical staff at OpenAI, said: "Imitation allows humans to learn new behaviours rapidly. “We would like our robots to be able to learn this way too.
Will 2017 be the year of Artificial Intelligence?
Robotic assistants are on the rise, here's how AI is getting more human. Little robots can move around and assist you at home, express emotions, and learn and adapt to your preferences with proactive artificial intelligence.
Despite the initial task being relatively simple, Mr Tobin says that the move is a major breakthrough and could pave the way for AI with human-like capabilities.

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Apparently the only down-side of being a better, yet smaller company is the need for sleep. I would almost apologize except for the fact that my sleep may be what gets you home safely. When I worked 12 hour shifts as a taxi driver, you were putting your life into the hands of someone whose mind had turned off hours ago. I am only human. Unlike Uber, I do not have a whole fleet of name-less, face-less characters to replace me. I hope you understand. That is why I ask for reservations. I can plan my day around them, but if there are no reservations, I plan to do otherwise--like go to the gym, do laundry, run the vacuum, and take care of my personal errands. Let me make plans around what your needs are today? I am glad to do this for you!
I was running along just fine with my little car service until a funny thing happened. I became successful. It has been an all-new adventure to try to figure out how to make this work without it making it look like it is any effort at all.
I am now starting on a new web-site and so I need your help.
 I am the next best thing to peanut butter and jelly. So go ahead...write on! I look forward to hearing from all of you!

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text: Border police allowed only people with blue IDs and permits to pass. Students going to the Open University of A-Tur were turned back. An over term pregnant woman with an appointment to a doctor was stopped. We tried to help her, but she did not want to wait and turned back after saying to the soldier that her new child will revenge him with a suicide attack. A transit driver said that one of the soldiers hit a cerebral palsy invalid who was with his wife and his two children. His wife did not have an ID and this was the cause of the problem. Another driver said that the female soldier hit a woman who tried to bypass the wall. The behavior of two of the soldiers was so rude and aggressive that we will ask for a complaint to be filed.By the mosque, a jeep was stationed forbidding people to pass through. We heard loud speakers announcing a curfew but at the same time a big crowd of people who wanted to go towards Jerusalem were told to turn back and to pass through the A-Zaim checkpoint. These contradictory orders (stay at home/ go by another way) are very characteristic of this chaotic situation. We asked why pregnant women cannot pass and were told that there were cases of terrorists who pretended to be pregnant women. We called Moked several times and a woman in charge was very helpful. She called the commander who told her that all people who needed to pass would be able to do so.


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TESTING CALENDAR: What assessments will my child take this year?
REPORTS: What information is available about students and schools in Broward?
Throughout the year, the Student Assessment arm of the department assists schools with all aspects of Broward's assessment program including preparing, administering, and reporting of state-required and district tests.
The Research arm releases briefs, reports, and evaluations that provide knowledge and support to strengthen decision making by the Superintendent, the School Board, and district and school-based administrators.
The Student Assessment and Research department reside in two locations; the Kathleen C. Wright (KCW) building and the Twin Lakes facility.
This memo and the attached appendices summarize student participation and scores from two types of Preliminary SAT tests offered during the years 2016-2017 through 2018-2019: the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), offered to tenth and eleventh grade students, and the Preliminary SAT 8/9 (PSAT 8/9), offered to ninth grade students. Both PSAT administrations provide feedback to students, educators, and parents on reading, writing, and mathematical skills essential for success in college-level coursework.
On December 19, 2018, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released Federal graduation rates for Florida and the 67 Florida school districts. The graduation rate measures the percentage of students who graduate within four years of their first enrollment in ninth grade.
This report presents Districtwide incident and suspension data overall and by school level. Incidents are further broken out into categories that appear on the discipline matrix in order to provide information to support schools in selecting interventions and creating positive behavior plans.
The attached research brief summarizes promotion rates in Broward County Public Schools for the 2015-16 through 2017-18 school years. Rates are provided by demographic group, grade level, and innovation zone. Third grade promotion is also broken out by reason for promotion. Individual school data are provided in the appendices.

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Live From Kent...: I have a placement!
Well, with all the BAD news I've been getting this week, it's nice to finally have some good news. I found out today I will do my student teaching at Southeast Middle School with the choir director/general music teacher. The Southeast Local School District is a rural district located in Palmyra Township and covers all or most of 5 townships in southeastern Portage County (hence the name "Southeast"). It is about a 25 minute drive from my house to the school. All of the district's schools are located in the same general area. I know several people from the area since it is part of our ward (congregation), so that is a plus.
Anyway, Tuesday when I was observing that teacher's general music classes I got a call from the principal of Southeast Middle School letting me know he'd received a letter from Kent State about me student teaching and that he'd like to visit with me. Well, how convenient that I was already in the building when he called! I called him back between classes and he came and talked to me during the 8th grade class. He was OK with me coming there, but wanted me to talk to the teacher and see what he thought about it. The teacher didn't have the time to talk right then, so when after I observed his classes again today, we talked briefly and he said he was OK with it. At this point, that means I can start observing on a more regular basis and start having more of a role than just being in the background watching. The MAT is designed to allow the student teacher to observe in the classroom they will student teach in so that the students aren't totally surprised by the student teacher come January. In the general music classes that won't be the case since they change every nine weeks, but not so with the choirs. I'm not sure how much I'll take on as a student teacher (he also teaches a 5th grade choir at the intermediate school), but I'm excited. This teacher is highly respected and thought of by students and colleagues alike and he's been teaching for 31 years. I actually met him this past Friday night when I attended the Roosevelt vs. Southeast football game at Southeast (Roosevelt won 42-0 =)). After the game I saw some people from church that go to Southeast and they introduced me to him.
I'm just glad I have a place to go now so I can get the work done required for this semester. As part of our 100 hours of observations, we have to attend certain meetings and meet with certain people. The nice thing is that our observation time isn't just the time we're sitting in the classroom, but the time we're at the school in pretty much any capacity. So that game I went to on Friday? Well, since Southeast is my school now, it counts in my hours. Hurray! I'm also excited since I already know a few people at Southeast, both students and workers. One of my friends from church works at the primary school and her best friend is the secretary at the middle school. Turns out I already know the secretary as she came with us when my friend took my sister and me to an Indians game a few weeks ago. Of course my three current piano students are all at Southeast, with one at the middle school, plus one of my former students from my days as a teacher in Primary (children's Sunday School) at church is in the 7th grade choir. So, it's not totally familiar like going to Roosevelt or Stanton would be, but not completely foreign or new either. That's good for learning new ideas and ways of doing things; broadening my horizons as a teacher!
In other news, though the calendar said Fall started back around September 20, after today it is OFFICIALLY Fall here as I put the basement windows back in and closed them, turned on the furnace, and just took my window air conditioner out and put my screen back in. NOW it is Fall! After the house got down to like 60 degrees this morning and into the afternoon, it was time! Of course the weather has a few more nice days ahead, but doesn't look like anything that warm. I know Fall has arrived for sure when I have to do the window rounds! The same goes for Summer when I open them and take the storm windows off!