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This all sounds fairly good on paper, right? Well let’s find out how it appears in practice. In this review, we’ll have a look at their drag and drop editor and see if it’s any good for creating a web site, blog or online store.
On The wide range of website building solutions, Weebly lives at the finish that is comprehensive and provides everything you want to begin and grow your website. It’s in contrast to options where you buy, set up, and handle all of the”pieces” of your site individually.
Utilizing Weebly is kind of like leasing and customizing an apartment in a nice development instead of getting and owning your own house. You’re still in charge of decor, cleaning, and everything living-wise — however you leave the building, plumbing, safety, and infrastructure to the house owner. That point is key since there’s typically a direct tradeoff between control and convenience.
Website Builders as a group compete with options like WordPress.org (that provides the free software to construct a site that you have & control — visit my WordPress setup guide here) all the way to choices like typing real HTML code into a text document. Make sense? Awesome, let us dive to the Weebly review.
One Other quick aside — a disclosure — I get referral fees from all the companies mentioned in this post. My opinions & research are based on my experiences as either a paying customer or adviser to a paying client.
You’ll Discover That components snap into place And organize themselves perfectly on the webpage. Other options, such as Wix, forego the grid system, so it’s very possible to end up with overlapping components. With Weebly, no probability of that happening.
Working with text can also be a breeze in Weebly. You simply click what you would like to edit and type your own words from the box. A few other options use”entrance masks” that are somewhat more subjective and not necessarily easy to work with.
So are there Any drawbacks? That is different. If you want to have more freedom with your layouts, then you may feel frustrated with the rigid grid system. You should go for Wix. This competitor also has an automatic solution (Wix ADI) that may build the web site for you by itself. You may possibly shave a few minutes of your website building time.
Additionally, there are two things we’d love to see. First is a global reverse button. It is possible to undo everything you type in text boxes, but it will be wonderful to erase mistakes once you move or add components. Secondly, Weebly does not have an overall media database that keeps all your pictures. You’re going to need to re-upload pictures for every element that needs them.
If some of those Above are must-haves for your website, you will have to upgrade to Weebly Pro. And for a more complete breakdown, please consult with our full Weebly pricing comparison page.
Let’s get one thing out of the way first. if You are an advanced SEO expert who certainly needs to rank #1 on search engines for a really competitive key word, you may have a tough time with Weebly. It is not impossible, but there are limits.
· Your headings are confined to H2. There is a free app that lets you add headings from h1 to h6, but it messes somewhat with your formatting. We wonder why Weebly doesn’t integrate it in their system.
· Particular pages (groups and product pages) include a mandatory string to your URL. You get things like www.yoursite.com/store/p1/my-product/yellow. Not a huge issue unless your site is not in English. Same with the website posts, they will have’/site /’ in the URL structure, which can not be changed.
Just as we Understand, very secure. The business takes safety very seriously. They market strong passwords, and offer SSL encryption on all plans. Even the free tier will run on https that delivers an excess layer of safety. Especially crucial for onsite personal data exchange (e.g. credit card or email address).
Regrettably, we wish Weebly offered more in the method of backup and restore systems. You’ve got to look after it manually by conserving your site as a .zip file frequently. And there’s no restore function in case disaster strikes. Wix, for example, monitors new changes and lets you jump back in time to a previous version of your site.
We’ve Got a Detailed post about Weebly’s templates where you can read the key pros and cons. But, we want to give you a quick summary of the main features here.
They automatically look great on each Apparatus (by being responsive), and they may be adapted to match your own personal requirements, using the templates as a foundation. No need for you to receive a web design diploma!
We’d say yes, with a caveat. It is great to Sell physical and digital products for small and medium-sized stores, but not for big ones. Although you may use the import and export function to manage many items, you might discover Weebly lacking in features such as massive stores.
Ultimately, it’s worth noting that even though You can create a shop with the Starter and Guru plan, upgrading to Business and higher makes more sense. You’ll get the automatic delivery and sales tax calculator, which is extremely helpful for serious shop owners. Furthermore, you won’t need to cover an additional transaction charge of 3 percent.
You bet! There are no less than 300 apps in Quite a few classes like eCommerce, Communication, Marketing, Social, or Site Tools. Many are free, some are compensated. Some are constructed by Weebly, some by third-party programmers. For the latter, there is always an (unlikely) chance that it might shut down one day. Also a shame the programs made by Weebly are quite limited.
However, one thing all of the programs have in Common is a super easy installation attribute. One click and bam! All programs are tested and will work instantly on your site. We attempted some cool ones such as a way to include tables, event calendars, and info bars to display specific info. Our only qualm is that the quality and quantity of programs is a slightly inferior those in the Wix App Store.
Here is What I found to be the experts of Weebly — not just in comparison to Squarespace and Wix or WordPress, but also as a overall online website solution.
Weebly provides Hosting for all the sites which are built in their own platform. That may be good or awful, but in Weebly’s case, it’s an expert. They have fast load speeds. Their websites are optimized for their hosting. They take care of safety against hackers and spam. With business plans, they install and keep SSL across your entire website. Here is my speed test.
Whenever You begin any piece of software — regardless of how intuitive — there’s that moment where you think”ok, what do I do now?” This process is known as onboarding, and it is also incredibly tough to execute well.
The Software manufacturer doesn’t wish to be bothersome, but they also want to help. I really like how Weebly builds in strong onboarding and instruction not just via email drip sequence but also via little info buttons constructed with their platform.
One Advertised benefit of utilizing an all-inclusive site builder is that you won’t have to write HTML or CSS code. You only have to drag and drop components. What you see in the builder is exactly what you receive on the website.
It’s Not necessarily that simple. There is a whole lot of nuances to”drop and drag.” The majority of us really mean”I want to click and drag this component and transfer it to a general place where it’ll look great — you know, automatically focused, etc.” In other words, it is like playing tee-ball instead of baseball…or bowling with gutter guards up. You wish to do the thing, but also have a little bit of help.
If You conduct your own site, you have to work out exactly who can fix a problem before getting in contact with them. Together with Weebly, you merely get in touch with them.
The Significant advantage of creating your own site on your own host is you don’t have to depend on a platform’s feature set. If you go the platform route, it’s key to be sure they have all the features you want and need.
Even Past the complex necessities, Weebly also includes features including discussion, subscription choices, integrated marketing options, file uploads, etc.. In addition they have eCommerce options, which I will cover individually below.
If You go the comprehensive website builder route, Weebly’s attribute set must provide whatever you need for typical personal/business sites (though as we’ll see in the Cons section, you do need to be specifically aware of innovative options).
If You are starting a site and plan on selling a couple of things here and there or if you have an offline presence (ie, pop-up shops) and you would like to sell online, the Weebly provides a ready-made alternative with tightly integrated ecommerce features that should only get better.
I’ve Been using site builders for 20 years since the Homestead.com times and have been closely paying attention to this sector for the past 5 years. 1 overarching trend is a firm’s structure drives product investment more than the marketing team or the product group.
Overall Pricing is quite competitive not only in contrast to other all-inclusive site buildersbut also with buying your hosting. Their Starter plan starts approximately $8/mo when paid up front. Plus they don’t have the typical caps of other site builders. The Guru program adds sound features and stays under $12/mo.
And Again — you’ll notice that everything is bundled and unlimited. There are no caps on webpages or storage area. And unlike competitions such as Wix, they remove all advertisements with the first paid tier.
In comparison To constructing your own site in your host and especially with other site builders, Weebly’s pricing is quite aggressive. Price is not everything, but I love how they structure it.
However, Of course, no Weebly review would be complete without looking at the drawbacks. Every piece of software will have complaints. Let us look at 3 specific cons I discovered.
Weebly Sort of features that. It’s a Pages section that lists out all of the pages on your site. It allows you to drag and drop the hierarchy and click on to edit each. But it’s far from an efficient system.
There is No method to add custom content forms (except within an individual page). If you are arranging a large site (like hundreds of pages), the articles contained in Weebly would need a personal system to keep it all sorted and readily accessible.
The Last huge drawback of Weebly is that moving to a new platform is difficult. If you would like to move someplace else, such as your WordPress powered website, Assessing your content and redirecting your URLs will be a challenging process.
Since Weebly enables for HTML editing, many marketing tools and attributes can be added to your site. However, as you still do not have 100% control on your website & server — it can be difficult or not impossible to add advanced marketing tools like an EV SSL, custom email collection tools, custom analytics packages, habit social stocks, special Schemas and A/B testing computer software.
In The jargon — the main issue isn’t having”root” or”FTP” access to your own server files. This isn’t an unsolvable problem, however it is something to be aware of if you are planning a long-term job.
It is Great for sites that are primarily lead-generation, informational, etc but also wish to sell a few goods. It’s also a good fit for anybody testing out products prior to moving to a long-term stage. It’s not a long-term match for sites which are eCommerce-first. For those, an internet store you own with WordPress + WooCommerce or a specialization eCommerce platform like Shopify (review) or Bigcommerce (review) are a much better match.
If You’re wanting to build a long-term content or lead generation website, then I’d look at WordPress.com (for content) or Wix (for overall drag & drop) instead of Weebly. Even if Weebly matches your needs today, they may not in the medium future.
When we first started testing Weebly many Years ago, it was only another site builder. That’s completely changed. Weebly has evolved into an outstanding website building tool which is far better than many competitors. It’s easy, uncluttered and easy to use — that is precisely what individuals with limited technical abilities need when it comes to making their own online presence.
Obviously, it is not 100% perfect. We’d like To observe somewhat more templates, for instance. Finding an email address attached to a domain is also a little pricey, as they recommend G Suite, which costs $5 per month, per user. (Though there are workarounds, since you can see in the FAQ under ).
But all in all, Weebly reaches the top of the list of website builders. Their ease of use together with cool tools like the iOS or Android program for editing your website on the move, or the amount of add-ons available from the program center makes it powerful, and enjoyable to use.


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Happy Holidays with Little Sales and Hap’i!
Happy Holidays, everyone! To celebrate, Little Knits is featuring 12 days of little sales every day until Christmas! To kick it off, today we have Mirasol Samp’a, Akapana, and Hapi; and Crystal Palace Taos and Merino Stripes on sale! Check out the links for colors and sale prices.
I’ve had my eye on the Schwaan pullover by Norah Gaughan for a while, and the Hapi would be perfect for it. Who says it has to be a summer pullover? Knit it out of the Beige , Forest Green, or Cinnabar and it would be a great all-season layer. If you want to stick to Norah’s color pallate, the Sky Blue or Light Blue would be lovely. The pattern is in Norah Gaughan 8 available from Little Knits!
I am utterly in love with this adorable hat by Adela Illichmanova. It is available via a Ravelry Download here. I’m planning on making it with a couple different colors of blue. Maybe the navy and a light blue? The hat will take just two, and an evening. There’s still time to make a few for Christmas!
Another great Christmas idea I love is these adorable Bunny Sachets. You could make at least two per skein of Hapi, stuff them with some lavender and or catnip and you have a great last minute gift! Pattern is available here on Ravelry. If you’re making a pet present, be sure to use stitching and not buttons for the face!
Hapi would make wonderful children’s clothing. It’s super soft and comes in some good kid colors. This is one my all time favorite baby sweaters. It’s simple, but has great details. it’s a simple knits, but the combination of garter and stockinette keeps you knitting. It comes in sizes 3 months – 4 years, and the pattern is in Interweave Knits Winter 2011, which is available at Little Knits!
Hope you all have a great start on your Holiday Knitting and Crochet! Check back for more of our 12 Days of Christmas Sales!
Than’s Aja. I really want to make that hat!


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Wow what a lovely looking game; looks like fun.
I really like the design of the levels and the game mechanics. I hope you will get your level editor and infrastructure to the point where building new levels become more easy so that you can use your potential to expand on this concept to produce hours of game play and expose your talent. I hope lots of players show appreciation for this when it is released.
Keep it up; keep us posted with any social media, reviews or financial backing you need.
Cheers Chris - appreciate the encouragement. Yeah - I've worked hard and continue to work on the core mechanic above all else - it's key!
Re building new levels, I've built a reasonably good map editor and population editor (how I add monsters and swinging platforms to the levels) so it's looking good for a full on level building next step. I have every intention of doing 10-15 levels per world and 3 worlds so hopefully this will give players a few hours of solid fun!
I am starting World 01 Level 01...It's taken over two years to get to this point! I feel strangely nervous!
I do what i do !!!
Looking forward to playing. Enjoy play testing what you create, that will help ease the nerves; it is also practical for fixing issues prior to exposing them to the public.
Quote: "I am starting World 01 Level 01...It's taken over two years to get to this point! I feel strangely nervous!"
Quote: "Re building new levels, I've built a reasonably good map editor and population editor (how I add monsters and swinging platforms to the levels) so it's looking good for a full on level building next step. I have every intention of doing 10-15 levels per world and 3 worlds so hopefully this will give players a few hours of solid fun!"
Wow, that should take awhile to master indeed, especially if you have the hidden rooms like in the video.
You jump around in the video making it look easy, but I bet it is harder than it looks as you have had plenty of practice while testing.
Ha! Yes my wife reckons I've been putting it off as every time I say I'm just about to start building levels I start adding another feature!
Yes.... The levels take quite a bit of time to plan, then build and then test and tweak!!
The controller is very tight (almost no momentum and not at all floaty) so you feel very connected. I'm better than my kids but expect that to change!
First level almost done! Tweaking difficulty now as it's slightly too tough for a first level. I've got to get the balance between ink usage and ink pots about right and how much health the fruit give you. I'm also going to write a mini-function to let me know how many coins, power-ups, fruit and ink pots are on a level so I can get the balance about right per level.
Player death next so it's a bit more obvious for testing.
Tonnes to do but really nice to be at the stage where I am building levels that will be in the actual game!
So, got the map analyzer function done and it raises a question.... I'm wanting to get the balance of coins/rewards right in general. Too many coins for example and they become devalued (player's don't bother to collect), too few and there's less sense of fun. In addition to the general balance, there's also the question of what percentage of coins/rewards should be visible in the main map versus hidden away in the secret passages.
What do you guys think a reasonable balance is for seen vs in secret passages?
Hmmm, do I detect a brand of canned precooked meat products made by Hormel Foods Corporation that was first introduced in 1937 and gained popularity worldwide after its use during World War II? I have a funny feeling I do.
Hello! Can a moderator change the title of this thread to "[WIP] Aquillanto - Platform Game For Mac and PC"
And for those who are interested I've created a twitter account..... @Aquillanto where I'll be tweeting dev news and a facebook account... Facebook.com/Aquillanto that I'll get round to working on at some stage.
I'll still be posting here too!
I've created several sprite "actions" which are small pieces of code that allow for different monster/platform behaviours. For performance I check to see if the sprites are onscreen (or at least near) before they kick into action. Up to this point it's worked well....however I've discovered that whilst this is fine for many situations, others require the monsters to be locked tightly in sync and because sprites spring to life as they come close to being on-screen, you can't guarantee that they do remain in sync! So I now have to go back and add the ability, where it is useful, to be able to guarantee that they remain locked together timing wise!
Also found that whilst the map editor is great for most edits, adding a large gap in the middle of a map is not easy! It's not needed a lot but given how much work is involved when you do want a gap added I've decided to code a utility to allow me to do it (and automatically do the other associated secret map and background maps)! So....they're the two steps back. No noticeable progress until I've got those done!
Lastly so I'm not sat all day and then all evening I've bought myself a standing desk.
Started designing a new system so that I could have randomly spawned sounds (atmospheric) and positional sounds (associated with specific on-screen items eg waterfall) spawned and then realised that they are effectively a monster....and so I can use the population editor that I build to place them! Love it when production takes an unexpected leap forward!
I've skipped to the end so I can test for difficulty, so working on World 1 Level 14....and I can only complete it when I set the difficulty factor to "Granny" level! So might tone it down a touch more?
The usual "Summer Effect" is slowing progress!
Getting closer to starting development again. Anyone else take a summer break?
Good luck starting your project again, I've had quite a long break with holiday and doing some Eduguru games. Seems like it is a lifetime since I did anything on my own projects!
Hope I remember what I coded haha!
First proper session done! Managed a small bug fix, some level building (Proof! Twitter Post) and I even had an initial play with the basic proportions for World 2 tiles - got to get that right before committing to full tile build.
Working on my first end of world boss! Pretty excited to be doing that. It will be similar to the burnt stump monsters but larger, with a grumpy face and have arms that will shoot fireballs.... Then the main stump will fire 100 fireballs in one massive burst every few seconds. Got some ideas for the actual level. Looking forward to setting it all up but first (as ever!) I've got to create all the graphics and that takes time...and some more time....and a bit more.
This is very genius and very cool. Well done.
End of World one monster done - I just need to build the actual level to house it.
Next steps... carry on designing and building world 1 levels and start graphics for World 2.
One situation I've just discovered that is not properly dealt with in the main player controller is "crushing", where a player is crushed up to a solid tile because they are on a vertically moving platform. Where on normal platformers it would just result in instant death, my stamina bar approach means I need to allow for it whilst not breaking the controller.... Think I've got the rules sorted, now just to code them.
Crushing sorted - bit of a head scratch but I've got it done - it forces the player into a crouch which makes it look visually appealing too. Got to do a video for you guys or you'll nod off!
Happy Christmas everyone and hope 2017 is good to all of you.
[EDIT] Merry Christmas everyone hohoho!
Very nice. You need to use a variety of skills to defeat it.
Ooh! Just noticed I have a badge. What does that one stand for?
Still doing fantastic work... Maybe a long game for a 1 man job - as Ive noticed still working on Level 1 boss.
I think the AppGameKit Developer comes when the guys at TGC sees also that you have done remarkably well in production of a game and been rewarded.
Damo - Yes, I agree, it's a ridiculously large game for one person to build! I've created a few levels for world one but progress has been slow of late because work has gone crazy. I need to code a clone of me for a few months.
What was damo banned for? He seemed a helpful chap?
Hi David, yes he is normally a pretty helpful chap and some of his work on the forums is good but for some reason he has had a bit of a strop and wiped out a lot of his posts making the forums a right mess to read. He apologised but then did it again a few days later!
Not sure if it is temp or not?
Looking forward to more from your game, it's a beast but you doing well.
If you hover over your badge it will tell you what it is for and if you look into your profile you can see a load of badges you can earn on here now Lot's of features including nominating people for them etc.
Sweet artwork, who did them?
Thanks, I do all the artwork myself. Rendered in 3D (because I can't draw to save my life). I enjoy creating the graphics but it takes an absolute age to create them all so that they tile together in various combinations. The next world (castle/dungeon) will be faster hopefully because the main blocks will be naturally tile-able! I've been working hard on 3D in my job so it kind of reduces the desire to do it again in the evening! Looking forward to the next world graphics though - the monsters should be a tonne of fun.
Lovely looking game. Keep it up.
The Boss's sound effect has a great deal of static noise; check it out on your headphones.
Look forward to seeing the next level whether you post it up here, or whether I would need to see it while playing the game.
AGK is really very powerful given that it is a type of BASIC. I've been pleasantly surprised at how much you can throw at AppGameKit and have it run quickly. The graphic card seems to be the limiting factor in how much you can do. Logic just zooms!
Continuing with the main brick tiles - 175 brick tiles and counting.... Looking forward to moving onto the decorative tiles and monsters....but still some more standard bricks to create. Amazing how many combinations there are!
Gradually getting there though. When I've built the tiles I'll get a new video up and then it's on to the monsters for world 2.
Now at around 660 static tiles and over 1600 frames of animated tiles....nearly there! Man I'd forgotten just how long graphics take! Really looking forward to building the first level of this world and seeing how it all looks together.
I look forward to seeing what you will come up with.

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This is a tiny little water pipe, perfect for giving your familiar lung cancer. Er, I mean, perfect for allowing your familiar to relax and enjoy itself in a manner which is nobody's business but your familiar's. Besides, your familiar can quit anytime it wants, it just doesn't want to right now.
This item gives your familiar the ability to blow smoke in your face at the start of combat, granting 5 turns (6 if you count the one you get the effect in) of one random effect out of most non-detrimental effects in the game.
This item can bring you above the 3 AT buff limit. If you are above the buff limit and unequip your Hat, Pants, or Accessories, the extra buffs are removed just as if you removed equipment that granted extra songs.
This item can give you ordinarily class-specific effects, such as Frozen Shoulders or Disco Concentration.
Effects from the Stomping Boots' pastes are obtainable.
Stabilizing Oiliness, Slippery Oiliness, Expert Oiliness.
Though Fresh Scent and Hippy Stench are possible.
Costume effects connected to the Monster Manuel.
Gives one effect at the start of every 6th combat encounter for which the Hookah is equipped. By using free runaways and/or extending buff durations, you are able to stack multiple buffs from the Hookah.
The hookah may give you 6 additional turns of an effect you already have active. It will still count down 6 more adventures before giving you a new effect.
In the novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Alice stumbles upon a hookah-smoking caterpillar. As most caterpillars are rather small (this particular one being exactly three inches high, which is a very good height indeed), they need tiny hookahs accordingly.
The item description is a reference to the smoking industry's view on its products.
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As the U.N. observes, 2007 is a turning point in global history. For the first time in the history of humankind, the majority of people are city dwellers.
Indeed there is good news and new opportunities; and yes, some of the abandoned hinterlands are regenerating their natural vegetation. However, there is far too much misery and suffering in the global urbanization trend to unreservedly label it as beneficial.
Some of the numbers are fairly well known and covered in publications like the U.N.’s The Challenge of Slums (2003). There are a billion slum dwellers in the world, trying to cope with increasing rates of unemployment, malnutrition, disease and illiteracy. That’s one third of all city dwellers worldwide.
The problems of sanitation and shelter are familiar, but an entirely different type of scourge is making surprising advances in developing nations: traffic crashes. In fact, over the next thirteen years, traffic crashes will become the third-biggest death/disease factor worldwide.

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A full-stack creative marketer with over a decade of experience in diverse advertising, content production and digital marketing. My professional roles have been to cultivate impactful ideas, establish new brands, launch products, provide alternative angles to build companies, teams, and production studios with a fresh approach.
I have led marketing strategies, produced content and brand partnerships for digital publishers, major record labels, film studios, at a major cable network, for high-profile talent, in-house with brands and in-house at ad agencies — my content and media knowledge is full circle. I have strong managerial/leadership competencies and experience, and a proven ability to inspire and nurture individual talents within a collaborative cross-functional team environment.
I am passionate about building and positioning brands through video, storytelling, technology, innovative partnerships, social media, integrated and experiential marketing. I am a team leader with the ability to manage across a wide range of departments including creative, strategy, production, post, editorial, programming, product development and creative services.
My side hustle is being an interior designer and playing personal concierge (aka travel agent) to friends, family and co-workers. I love research, I have big ideas, good taste, a good eye, a large network of creatives, a knack for community building and creating memorable social experiences. These core qualities have enabled me professional growth and afforded me exciting work opportunities throughout my career.

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text: Appeal Design was contracted to redesign and rebrand the Ahava Spa and Wellness Center. The new website integrates the service offerings of Ahava plus integrates some Flash. The site is CMS based and allows for services to be updated as well as appointments to be requested by potential clients.

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It's not a holiday, but the sanctuary is filled with hundreds of people: adults sitting in chairs along the back perimeter, children and parents on the floor, and a steady of hum of conversation that's focused on a raised platform right in the middle. The rabbis come up front, and the cantor begins to sing: "Odekha ki anitani..." "I will give you thanks, for You have answered me... " We rise and face the Ark as, one by one, a procession of men and women remove each of twelve Torot and begin to walk around the sanctuary and among the sitting, standing, anticipating crowd. Some of the scrolls are undressed, unrolled, and held open. Others--those worn and passul, not suitable for reading--observe without comment, embraced tightly in their holders' arms like elderly, honored members of the family.
A girl standing at the first open scroll begins to read the beginning of the first book: "Bereshit barah Elohim..." The rabbi says a few words of welcome, and we sing the exclamation of Jacob in Genesis 28:17: "How awesome is this place!" The rabbi walks over to the second open scroll, and a teenage boy reads the last verse in the book. Then he hands me the yad, and I chant the first line of the next one: "V'eleh, shemot b'nai Yisrael...", "These are the names of the children of Israel..." "Ozi vezimrat Yah," we sing, from Exodus 15:2, "God is my strength and song." The rabbi speaks once again, and we move on to the third scroll and the last verse of Exodus. And so on around the room, until we've read and sung words from all five books. "Hazak, hazak!" we proclaim, after the final syllable of the very last line.
Our attention shifts to a large screen at the right of the Ark. A man with a video camera hovers above the platform, his camera trained on long sheet of parchment. We watch the screen as he tries to focus, and suddenly the outline of a word appears through the blur: Bereshit. "In the beginning." I gasp--we all gasp. Creation is being enacted right before our eyes. The very first letters of the Torah, written on a scroll that will rest in our Ark, on parchment to be underlined, one day, by a yad I might hold, waits for a sofer, a ritual scribe, to pour the flesh and breath of life into its letters.


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Nymans is opening its doors as part of the National Garden Scheme.
Described as a ‘garden lovers’ home for all seasons’, the national trust property will be joining in the charitable country-wide open-garden project on Sunday September 23.
Typically the National Garden Scheme consists of amateur gardeners opening their lovingly tended back gardens to raise money for good causes, however this National trust treasure is keen to get involved and support the cause.
George Plumptre, chief executive of the National Garden Scheme, said: “Visiting a National Garden Scheme garden is probably not the first thing people think of when they’re looking to de-stress.
The National Garden Scheme gave £296,000 of the total £3.1 million charitable donations in 2018 to gardens and health-related projects.
High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden in Hayward’s Heath will also be taking part on September 23.
Visitors will be able to amble around 25 acres of landscaped woodland and water gardens before enjoying a picnic.


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All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations.
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on this the 14th day of October, 2016 by 11:30 p.m., on the official bulletin board at the Richland Hills City Hall, 3200 Diana Drive, Richland Hills, Texas.

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Not to be confused with Quarterly Journal of Political Science.
Political Science Quarterly is an American double blind peer-reviewed academic journal covering government, politics, and policy, published since 1886 by the Academy of Political Science. Its editor-in-chief is Demetrios James Caraley (Columbia University). Each issue consists of five or six articles as well as up to 40 book reviews.
According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2017 impact factor of 0.426, ranking it 146th out of 169 journals in the category "Political Science".
Political Science Quarterly was established in 1886 by John W. Burgess (Columbia University), the Academy's first president, with the active involvement of New York publisher George A. Plimpton.
^ "Political Science Quarterly Editorial Board". PSQOnline. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
^ "Journals Ranked by Impact: Political Science". 2017 Journal Citation Reports. Web of Science (Social Sciences ed.). Thomson Reuters. 2018.

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Once you have established those 4C characteristics that are most important to you, a jeweller can then begin to show you various options with quoted prices.
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HOW OFTEN DO I HAVE TO APPRAISE MY JEWELLERY ?
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Chaparral High‘s sophomore quarterback Jack Miller had something to prove, and what better way to do it than to direct a 33-7 blow-out over a defending state champion that had won 17 of its last 18 games?
Jack Miller III is trying to live up to the hype that began to build when he hit the national news after getting an offer earlier this summer from Ohio State — as a 14-year-old freshman. He also has offers from both University of Arizona and Arizona State and a handful of others, but that offer from the 2014 national champion Buckeyes at such an early age put a target on his back for every other college recruiter in the nation.
But his sophomore debut this season didn’t match up to the expectations.
His first start of the season came in a humiliating 54-16 loss when the Firebirds traveled to California to play Valencia High School on Sept. 8. Miller completed just 16 of his 33 pass attempts and was sacked seven times.
However, it was a totally different story last Friday when Miller and his new teammates rolled over Gilbert’s Williams Field High School as if the defending 5A state champion was little more than a small speed bump on the way to a deep run in the state playoffs this season.
There were no sacks this time, and Miller threw for 162 yards and three touchdowns and then added another TD with his feet to post the 33-7 win. All three passing scores were to different receivers, with sophomore wide receiver Tommy Christakos putting the first points on the board at the start of the first quarter when Miller found him open in the back of the end zone. Junior wide receiver Marcus Norvell II and senior running back Conlan Carey added the other TD receptions.
The Firebirds ran off their entire 33 points before Williams Field was able to put up its lone score.
Williams Field had strung together 17 wins, stretching back to the final game of the 2015 season, before getting beat the week before by Verrado High. Now the Blackhawks are 3-2 and in jeopardy of posting their worse won-loss record since 2011 when they went 8-3. For the last five seasons they have averaged 11 wins.
The Williams Field game was Chaparral’s fourth game of the season, but only Miller’s second appearance. His debut didn’t happen until Valencia because his eligibility to play for the Firebirds this season was being held up while awaiting the outcome of an appeal to the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA).
For the first two games, senior Davis Chauhan took the snaps, passing for 416 yards and five touchdowns.
Miller had played his freshman year at Scottsdale Christian Academy, where he broke a couple of state records, but an incident involving the death of a family friend who was killed while crossing the street to watch him play at SCA created emotional issues for the youngster and his family didn’t want him returning this year to face the reminders of a traumatic incident. The dual-threat QB threw for 3,653 yards and 53 touchdowns, and rushed for another 1,200 yards as a freshman.
So the player selected by 247 Sports as the nation’s top quarterback in the Class of 2020 decided to take his considerable talents to Chaparral. Under the AIA guidelines, that would normally require sitting out the first five games of the next season. Miller’s hardship request was denied at first and his family entered an appeal to the ruling, resulting in a delay that caused him to miss the first two games while the appeal was considered, a 28-27 loss to Desert Mountain High School and a 24-20 win over Horizon High.
After the Millers hired an attorney to represent their son in the appeal presentation to the AIA Board, it was finally decided that the transfer was not motivated by sports and Miller was cleared to play by the third game.
Chaparral’s unexpected gift means more than success this season. Miller is already into his second season of varsity ball and has 2+ years to still contribute to head coach Thomas Lewis. The ‘gift’ arrived at just the right time, too, since Lewis lost a three-year starting QB to graduation last spring.
At 6’3″ and 205 pounds, the youngster is already big enough to play Division I, and has all the tools to go with the size…the arm strength to throw deep, impressive accuracy, the ability to run when needed, and composure beyond his years.
Miller never had the luxury of playing under the recruiting radar. And now he has three more years to deal with the scrutiny and media attention that is sure to follow.
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A great introduction to Mexico City, saw so much and got the context of Mexico from its beginnings. Nathan was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, it felt like being taken around the city by a friend.
I was surprised to be the only person on this tour. But Julio immediately made me feel right at home. I learned so much about the city and the sites I never would have learned on my own. We spent the entire day together and it was like being with a cool local friend who just happened to be more well-informed than most people. I was having such a great time that I almost forgot to take pictures! I wanted to see a place not on itinerary and Julio dropped me off at the end, going out of his way to do so. He was amazing, and some of the knowledge he passed on I continued to use the rest of the week and in turn passed on to other travelers. I'm glad I booked this for my first full day in Mexico City!
Great introduction to the history of Mexico City by our guide Pili, who was fantastic, knowledgable and friendly. Great coffee and snack stop too, all part of the tour. We ended by being pointed in the right direction to the artisan markets and ended our day with some great buys...... another winner by Urban Adventures.
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, entrance fees, public transportation, samples of local products.
Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral, Calle República de Guatemala 4, Cuauhtémoc, Centro Histórico, 06020 Ciudad de México, D.F. We’ll meet behind the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, on a pedestrian-only street.
Mexico City holds a lot of stories — some 700 years’ worth of them, in fact! This Mexico City tour will walk you through the city’s past and present, with some insight into where its future is going.
But first, we have to start — where else? — at the beginning! We’ll tell you the legend behind this big city and you’ll get to understand what culture shock the Spaniards must have experienced when they first arrived to this part of America.
We’ll then jump through time into the conquest years, as we explore city streets and visit one of the most important buildings from the colonial period. We’ll learn how native traditions changed, and how the Aztec gods were replaced by a new religion previously unknown to the locals in this land.
From there, we’ll skip from colonial times into modern-day Mexico City, and travel like a local, riding the subway to a community market. Along the way, your guide will share with you some facts about public transit in one of the biggest cities in the world.
Our transit trip will lead us to one of the most exotic markets in town. Here you’ll get to try a few samples, and if you find something you love, you’re welcome to order more — we’ll help you navigate all the exciting snacks on display!
We’ll then grab some dessert and coffee or tea over at the Fine Arts Palace (Palacio de Bellas Artes), a gorgeous building that has gone from being a colonial-era convent into a modern-day display of Mexican arts and culture. We’ll finish our tour here — 700 years wrapped up into one epic day!
Dress standard: We recommend dressing comfortably and wearing comfortable walking shoes. Bring a light jacket or sweater and, during the rainy season (May to September), we recommend bringing a raincoat or umbrella. Leave your valuables, such as passports and credit cards, in the hotel and only bring a small amount of spending cash. Keep large cameras discreetly stored in a backpack.
Our guide was Evaluz Espejel (Eve), a vivacious young-at-heart who was not only very knowledgeable about the places we visited, but also very passionate about Mexico, Mexico City and travel as a whole. She offered personal insights that may or may not be part of the "script" which made the tour less clinical, less observational and somewhat more participatory given the time constraint. She even sometimes, I felt, included her own little "side trips" (like stopping at a corner of the city, pointing out small detail of architecture or explaining some events currently happening on the street). Our group was small (3 including me), so the tour was quite personal and intimate. I didn't feel hurried at all, especially that I photograph almost anything that interests me. There was enough time to absorb and understand the "sensory assault" (how else could I call it?) that is Mexico City - visual, auditory, smell, taste, touch, even movement, guided expertly by Eve. Consider this: the tour went through exploring ancient history in Templo Mayor, and the Spanish occupation in the zocalo and Metropolitan Cathedral with a pause for refreshments in a charming outdoor food stand, through strolling on the pedestrian only shopping streets full of people, to walking through a restaurant housed in an architecturally significant building, to viewing modern art in Bellas Artes, through to gawking at shops in Chinatown, to tasting various traditional and not so traditional food at the Mercado de San Juan, walking through the lovely French style Alameda Park, and ending in closely examining the famous "Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park" mural at the Diego Rivera Museum. Yup, the tour was certainly stimulating all the senses. As an added health benefit: I walked close to 6 miles (just a little under 10 kilometers), 13,764 steps and climbed an equivalent to 9 floors during the tour. No wonder Eve looks so fit!!
Pili was great. She allowed us lots of flexibility and we got to see some really interesting parts of the city. Coffee was excellent. She pointed out some other places we should return to as well.
Eva was fantastic. Very informative and helpful.
Our guide was amazing and his tour was filled with so many wonderful pieces of information about Mexico City. I loved especially the market!
We were so lucky - we had our guide to ourselves! My husband and I did this walking tour with 'Pili' our guide who gave us so much insight into Mexico City - about the people, the history, and just everyday life. Everyday life is something you don't get to experience much as a tourist on limited time, and it is what makes a city. Visiting historical attractions and learning about the history, visiting local markets seeing the handicrafts that young Mexicans like to buy, eating insects, drinking coffee and eating tacos where the locals like to eat and drink - this tour had it all. Thank you Pili for your insight and great company, thank you Urban Adventures for making sure you're guides are the best. We have done many Urban Adventures walking tours and you never cease to disappoint us.
Pilar is an amazingly great guide. So knowledgeable, energetic and engaging personality. We had a great day eating, catching local transport, shopping and laughing. So glad I did this adventure. Do it !!
Because we missed our first day for this tour, Urban was kind enough to let us rebook for another day. Our guide really knows his stuff and we had a great time.
Whilst I've been on a few Intrepid trips, this is the first time I have done an Urban Adventure day and it certainly didn't disappoint. I found myself in Mexico City for work with a spare day and thanks to Rodrigo got to see far more of the city than I ever hoped. His enthusiasm and knowledge were boundless, and I particularly enjoyed his explanation of Diego Rivera's mural - an unexpected treat.
Adriana was a gem. She was very knowledgeable, caring and ever ready to please. We are both much more aware of the history of Mexico thanks to Adrianas excellent English and communication skills. Anyone who is interested in the history of Mexico should book a tour with her.
Rodrigo was charming polite but most importantly informative. He was extremely knowledgeable on all issues of interest especially the socioeconomic aspects that are difficult to ascertain for tourists. His insight and explanations were honest and extensive. His candour and good humour were refreshing and helpful for a fuller understanding. Furthermore Rodrigo went out of his way to help with other issues outside of his remit which were greatly appreciated. Rodrigo gladly shared his knowledge and his time without expectation. Many thanks Rodrigo from Adrian and Susie- a splendid young man and an asset to your team.
Rodrigo was an outstanding guide and we had a great day. He has the perfect personality for the job and we learnt so much. We have been able to follow up on recommendations given and enjoy great Mexican cuisine. We look forward to further tours with him. Really love the Urban Adventure concept.
Excellent guide all the way. Very impressive. Will do again with Urban Adaventure.
I had a great time learning about the culture. Our guide Rodrigo and Adriana were very attentive and there was no such boring moments , I think they went above to my expectations .I would strongly recommend this tour to my friends. It was a great experience !
Our guide Rodrigo Salas did an incredible job showing us Mexico City. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful - always willing to answer any and all questions. Overall, I had a wonderful time and had a really positive experience.
Our guide, Cesar, was excellent! He was able to answer all of our questions and give a local insight.
The Hidden Mexico City tour was amazing and exceed our expectation. Rodrigo is a perfect guide, he knows the community and takes care of us during the whole day, we enjoyed a special and wonderful trip in Mexico City. Hope had chance to participate the tour with Rodrigo again in the future.

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Brooklyn, NY: Watermark Designs, a leading manufacturer of decorative plumbing fixtures, bathroom accessories and elegant hardware for the luxury commercial and residential markets, today announced that it is upping its customer service game. With a pilot expedited ordering program and shorter lead times for all customers, Watermark seeks to differentiate themselves with both innovative designs and best-in-class service.
Based in the independent design hub of Brooklyn and made in the USA, Watermark's designs combine sustainable product design with an eye toward architectural detail. The company has worked with some of the world's finest architects and designers, and boasts the ability to customize and create original product collections to meet each client's exact specifications.
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Dhanaulti Hill Station is a very popular hill station near to Musssoorie hill station in Uttarakhand state, India.
Dhanaulti Hill Station is at a height of around 2286 meters above sea level and is covered with Oak , Pine, Cedar, Deodar and Rhododendron filled forests.
Amber and Dhara are two Eco-parks, very close to each other, which attracts the tourists. Local youths manage these Eco-parks with assistance from the Forest department. Aaloo Khet is a popular view point for sunrise viewing and is potato farm. Surkanda Devi temple, surrounded by dense forests, offers beautiful scenic view of Himalayan mountain ranges and is a major tourist attraction.
For those who love a little bit of adventure, there are opportunities for walking over the Flying Fox and Burma bridges.
Eleven kilo meters from Dhanaulti Hill station, at around 8500 feet above sea level, lies Jwarna. You can go for rock climbing, trekking, mountain biking, rappelling, Jumaring, etc, here in Jwarna.
How Do I Go to Dhanaulti Hill Station?
Dehradun, the capital of Utterhand state, is having the nearest airport and rail head to Dhanaulti Hill Station. Dehradun is at a distance of 65 kilo meters from Dhanaulti. Indian capital city of New Delhi, is at 325 around kilometers distance from Dhanaulti Hill Station. Shimla, the hub of Indian tourism, is at around 300 kilometers distance.
What About Accommodation at Dhanaulti Hill Station?
Mussoorie forest department’s Eco-Huts offer Eco-friendly accommodation at Dhanaulti. There are many other hotels and resorts also catering to the tourist needs. Whispering Pines is a leading one among these hotels.
Which is the Ideal Season to Visit Dhanaulti Hill Station?
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Xugana Island Lodge is situated on a private concession and takes full advantage of this magnificent site. An open boma and al fresco dining area overlooks the expanse of pristine water that makes up the permanent Delta.
The Xugana Lagoon is widely accepted as being the most spectacular permanent water site in the entire Okavango Delta, which in the midst of the Kalahari sands, is Africa's largest and most aweinspiring oasis. The Okavango River, rises in the highlands of Angola and never reaches the sea; instead its immense waters empty over the sands of the Kalahari. Here the great desert thirst is quenched in a wilderness of fresh water lagoons, channels and islands.
Exploring the Delta by motorboat or canoe (mokoro), combined with walking on surrounding islands in the concession, gives guests the chance to experience a classic Delta safari. Bird-watching opportunities are outstanding, and fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered as an activity at the lodge.
The swimming pool, located within the mature gardens in the center of the island, is a perfect place to relax.
The lodge accommodates just 16 guests in large raised reed and thatch lagoon facing chalets, with en-suite facilities and private viewing decks situated on the shaded fringe of the island.
The lounge, bar and dining areas are set back under the Ebony and African Mangosteen tree canopy in open sided thatched structures.
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Home Uncategorized Is SEO right for my business?
Many business owners are asking this particular question. The truth is, most businesses will benefit from SEO. But the choice to either employ SEO or not is a decision that you alone can make. The only thing that other people can do for you is to give. To help you make the decision, consider the following scenarios.
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All businesses can use more customers, even established one. SEO is an effective tool that can help business owners achieve this goal. Of course, to benefit from SEO you need to have an online presence first. This means you need to have a website or at least social media presence. SEO is actually a cost effective way for your business to be found when your target customers search in Google using keywords related to the products or services that you are offering. If you do SEO right, then you can expect your website to land on the first page of Google or other search engines and be found by people in the process at the time that they are actually looking for what you are offering. This can be very advantageous to your business since it shortens the time between finding your business and buying the product or service that you are offering. SEO is also considered by many as superior to other forms of advertising because of the fact that it is more focused. A magazine ad, for example, may expose you to thousands of people but it may not be at a time when they need your product or service.
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At Toad Hall Garden Centre we pride ourselves in having one of the largest selections of tools in the South East. We aim to stock everything a gardener could need whether an amateaur or professional we have you covered. We even have ranges for children.
At Toad Hall you'll find the basic kit for starting out: border spades and forks to turn your soil, hand tools for close-up weeding and secateurs for pruning, trimming and dead-heading.
Come into store and see our extensive range, or alternatively contact us via email or telephone for more information or advice. We look forward to look forward to seeing you soon.

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“Robin has written a fascinating book. The chapter and interview with the elusive Francis Chou alone makes it worth it to buy the book”.
“You excel by learning from people that are better than you. Robin Speziale’s book gives you the insight on how some of the best investors think. Improve your success rate by reading this book and learning how the pros think and act”.
John Schwinghamer, Author of Purple Chips, Winning in the Stock Market with the Very Best of the Blue Chip Stocks.
John Reese, CEO of Validea Capital Management and columnist for The Globe and Mail.

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I am really so grateful for all the beautiful projects that I was able to participate with such as the one with CCT SeeCity painting Pistoia's delicious treats and personal challenges that I strived for along the year. From intricate figs to detailed glazed donuts, I really aimed at improving my skills and scope. I even tried portraits! I only hope 2018 brings more challenging projects which bring me out of my comfort zone and open new markets for my artwork.
Some of the best memories from 2017 have to do with traveling and during this year I had the fortune of visiting Madrid, Pistoia and its province, Münich and Salzburg. It was wonderful to enjoy the food, the atmosphere and the culture of all these locations. Some of them I was familiar with but I got to discover an area of Tuscany that I now hold dear to my heart.
Boy, I surely ate and baked a lot this year! Certainly, one of the best pleasures in life but I might need to tone it down for 2018... Nah! I learnt to make the famous Japanese Fluffy Cheesecake and baked loads of cookies and pies –pecan is my favorite–. I also discovered and tasted the Esterházy torte and Russian and Cuban cakes in my travels. I really enjoy learning new recipes from all over the world and hopefully next year I will learn even more.
During 2017, I learned quite a few lessons in my journey to become a professional illustrator. Personally, I feel that printing my own calendars, sending my first sets of promotional pieces, illustrating my firsts collections, starting an online shop and dealing with clients; were pretty much the core of my learning process. I mainly found out what doesn't work, which is invaluable information, too. As they reminded me with this year's Star Wars film, never underestimate the value of failure. Well, I can honestly say that was my end result with most of the things I tried but that's the key part, I guess, I ventured.
One of the main issues –at least for me– of becoming a freelance illustrator that no one warned me about was the fact that I obviously had to put myself on the line, as it must happen for many other career choices. In my case, dealing with self-confidence, giving myself proper value and recognizing certain areas that required major work on my part were fundamental factors that I had to face throughout the year. Being someone else's employer for most of my professional career, I neglected some of those aspects, if not all of them.
That is something that I guess also qualifies as a lesson but, for me, it resulted in gratitude. It has been painful at time but working on those areas forced me to take a closer and better look at myself. I can only be but grateful for that and for everything else that fundamentally challenged me during 2017 because it also resulted in love and appreciation. In the words of Joanne Woodward, in The Long Hot Summer (1958, Martin Ritt), it means now that I learnt that "I am a human being. [...] It means I set a price on myself: a high, high price. You may be surprised to know it, but I've got quite a lot to give."
In that same sense, I have been more appreciative of everything happening to me and everyone who helped me or were kind to me. Aside from my family and friends, I want to give special thanks to Judy Unger for her invaluable advice, to Elena Mazzoni for her creativity and for providing an unforgettable opportunity, to all the artist's sharing their work and experiences and to everyone who has been supportive along the way. You all made my world bigger.
So, it has been five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes, how do I measure a year in the life? How about love?
Thank you so much, 2017.
I truly hope that next year will bring dreams to fruition and will bring us all a little closer.


text: My First Bunny is our favorite newborn gift! Whether this is given at a baby shower or just to expecting parents we know it will bring a smile to their face. The box is beautifully decorated with adorable designs. Open the inside flap and along with our teeny plush bunny you'll find blank lines where you can record the most cherished information about your new gift such as name and weight.


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Read The Genie of Sutton Place by George Selden online free full book.
It was Dooley who suggested I write it all down. It does seem a long time ago now! That must be the magic. It makes everything feel unreal. But the whole thing happened just this summer, right here in New York.
believe he was dead, though; it took me weeks just to get that far.) And when Madame Sosostris happened to mention, with a phony light tone in her voice, that Aunt Lucy and her lawyer were dropping down that morning to see me, my suspicions got nervous.
“What are they dropping down about?” I wanted to know.
“Ohâjust something to do with Lorenzo's will,” said Madame Sosostris, with a casual wave of her hand that made me feel as if I'd been whacked on the head.
“And that's all? Just the will?” I said.
That did it. Doomsville! When a kid hears that grownups are going to discuss “his future,” he'd better watch out. Especially if he's had as much fun in his past as I did down in Greenwich Village with Lorenzo and Madame Sosostris.
to get in touch. Boy, does she ever try!
So I was walking around, looking at all the new things, and Sam was padding after me. Sam was my dog. You're going to hear a lot about him. He was a mongrel. It turned out that he was half basset hound and half springer spaniel. But that comes later. We didn't know that then. It gives you some idea of his size, though. Pretty big. He was always bumping up against chair legs in that cluttered antique shop, and a couple of times he broke some things, too. But in all the five years that he was my pet, Madame Sosostris never scolded him once. Not even the time when he knocked over the crystal candlestick. She knew how much I loved him, and that's just the kind of woman she is.
Sam knew something was wrong that day. When a dog has a boy as long as Sam had me, they get to know each other pretty well. Even when I stopped to look at the antique American bull's-eye mirror, he knew I was faking enthusiasm. It was the kind of mirror that has the curved glass in which you can see a whole room, and the gold frame, and the eagle on top, and I've always had a thing about them. But I couldn't fool Sam. He waddled up and put his head against my leg, and his hangdog expression hung down even further. You know what basset hounds look like.
“That's a beauty, isn't it, Tim?” said Madame Sosostris.
“Let's just wait and see what happens,” I said, hoping that what was going to happen wouldn't start right away.
But it did. Just then Aunt Lucy, Henry Watkins, her lawyer, and Maurice, the chauffeur, drove up in that big car that Aunt Lucy didn't like at all. She admitted it to me later when Dooley and I persuaded her to get a new little one. She didn't much like Maurice either, although she'd never admit that. But she inherited him, along with the big car, from Grampa Lorenzo, Lorenzo's father. I'd seen Maurice a few times before, up in Aunt Lucy's apartment in Sutton Place. The thing I remember most about him is his mouth. It was always tightened up, as if there was a string in his lips that pulled them together like a lady's purse. Oh, and I remember he called Aunt Lucy “modom.” I think it's pretty silly to call a woman “madame” anyway, unless you live in France perhaps. But Maurice didn't even call her that. He called her “modom,” and his mouth would end up all puckered together.
But Aunt LucyÂ â¦ There are some people who don't look at home in their names. Not their real names, nor the names they invent for themselves. And Aunt Lucy was one. Her real name was Lucy Farr. Which I think is pretty nice. You knowâFarr, distance, horizons, all that. But Aunt Lucy had no sense of horizons. To begin with, at least. She's short, and I think it bothered her. I mean, there's nothing wrong with being short. I'm short, too. Of course I'm thirteen, just barely, so I'm supposed to still be short. Lorenzo was short, and he said that my mother, who died when I was too little to remember, was also a very small person. Except I may remember her. There was a night, which I think was real, with the moon and street lights and a few bright starsâand somebody was holding me. So there's nothing wrong with being short.
But Aunt Lucy made you feel as if there was. Everything she wore was long. Her necklaces, her earrings, the works. It all was supposed to make you think she was long and tall herself. And her clothes were another thing that was wrong. Madame Sosostris could look great in a tie-dyed dishtowel and a pair of old Levi's, but Aunt Lucy's clothes never worked together. If her blouse was one color, her skirt would be exactly the color that fought with the blouse. And you knew just to look at her that everything she wore cost a fortune. It's a funny thing about money, though. It doesn't do you a bit of good unless you know where to spend it.
As for Mr. Watkinsâwell, I don't have anything against lawyers, but when he marched into the antique shop, with that dark gray suit and pinstripe shirt and black briefcase, I sort of wished he'd been one of the bearded hippies that drop in to browse around instead.
“Sure. The sÃ©ance table in the back room,” said Madame S.
a chauffeur in a uniform very often in that part of Greenwich Village.
Madame Sosostris led the way to the back. Sam and I came last. Usually Sam gets just as excited as I do when we go to the sÃ©ance table. His tail wags like mad. That's how he broke the candlestick. But it wasn't wagging now.
The good times we've had at that big round sÃ©ance table!âwith the dark maroon cover over it and the Tiffany lamp hanging down from two of Lorenzo's neckties, because we kept forgetting to get a new chain. All those magical colors in the glass! Like the fun when the Willy sisters came each monthÂ â¦ I only wished we were going to have a sÃ©ance now.
Just then Sam, who was blobbing around under the table looking for a place to lie down amid all our feet, happened to step on the Lulu button and interrupted the reading of the will of the late my father. A white shape shot out of a compartment in the wall above Madame Sosostris's head and hung there, shivering.
“Good Lordâwhat's that?” exclaimed Aunt Lucy.
“Excuse it, please.” Madame Sosostris stood up. “It's just Lulu, my ghost.” She put Lulu, who was a piece of sheet attached to the end of a spring, back into the wall.
ghost, Madame Sosostris?” His nose crinkled once more, skeptically.

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Cherry blossoms to bloom four days faster than average. March. 16, 2019 07:46. beetlez@donga.com,jinhub@donga.com.
Spring has finally come. Spring flowers, such as Japanese apricot flowers and azalea, are starting to blossom in the southern region, heralding spring. Blossoming flowers, which have survived the bitter cold of winter, make us marvel at the mystery of life.
Cherry blossoms festivals will be held in Yeouido and Seokchon Lake in Seoul staring from Arbor Day on April 5. The Yeouido Spring Flowers Festival, which marks its 15th anniversary this year, will feature a variety of spring flowers, such as flowering cherry, azalea, forsythia, royal azalea, bridal wreath, and Japanese sunflower. The festival will also have other performances and experience events, including singing contest, street performance, cartoon character parade, flower carriage, and essay contest. The Seokchon Lake in Jamsil is another famous tourist destination for spring. During the festival, visitors can enjoy cultural and art performances, such as concerts, caricature drawing and face painting.
The Garden of Morning Calm in Gapyeong is holding a spring festival from April 21 to May 27. Visitors will be able to enjoy spring to the fullest with some 5,000 types of flower trees planted in the 330,000 m² area. White crocuses, yulans, and cornelian cherry flowers welcome visitors at the entrance of the arboretum. Some 60,000 tulips will be boasting their beauty all over the arboretum, including Road to Heaven, Heaven Garden, and Moon light Garden.
The Everland in Yongin will hold a tulip festival from Saturday to late April. Visitors will be able to enjoy 1.2 million spring flowers of 110 species, including tulips, daffodils, and muscaris. In particular, 10 new species of tulips, resembling the shape of flame and rare species of tulips, including “Aladdin” and “Pretty Woman,” will be introduced for the first time.
An azalea festival will be held from April 13-21 at Goryeo Mountain in Incheon. As many as 350,000 people visited the festival last year to learn the history of Ganghwa and experience the natural environment there. Visitors will be able to taste the mood of spring and art, watching the azalea ridge. There will also be azalea photo spots, small markets, regional products market, and food market.


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Even More Comfy Cozy Winter Wedding Inspiration! | I Want Wedding Champagne!
Even More Comfy Cozy Winter Wedding Inspiration!
Considering the amount of snow days being given throughout the US lately, I figured more winter wedding inspiration would be quite fitting!
An easy way to get a winter wonderland feel is to include these cute but inexpensive Icelandic bowls from Country Clean Paper Supplies.
Starting at $1.50 for a regular 16oz bowl, $5.50 for a 3.5qt bowl, and just $12 for a giant 12qt punch bowl, how could you go wrong?!
This pretty snowflake wedding cake is easy to execute given that the royal icing snowflakes can be done in advance! So then you can bake, assemble and frost, (fondant optional), then add the royal icing snowflakes in small groupings around the cake.
For help on creating the snowflakes, start reading the tutorials at Mahalo and Martha Stewart Weddings. Also check out this forum discussion at Wilton to read more on the difficulties of removing these icing lovelies from wax paper.
A cute and creative way to display sweets for a dessert table would be to include these easy-to-make meringue cookie trees!
This tutorial at Little Dishy gives her version of the meringue tree, including a rum-flavored icing that will make the cookies easily removable for your guests to enjoy!
Such clean and modern lines, with a romantic flower sash and corset back...stunning. Usually I don't go for dresses that do not have a lot of beading, but for some reason this seems to have enough character that it doesn't need anything aside from the sash.
Gah, this is the problem though with looking at designer dresses, you're not going to find them used anywhere until they had time to become a little out of style, had the time to be worn for a wedding. So all the latest fashions now won't start popping up until several months pass by.
I tried looking for this model online, and got prices around $900-$950 for sites that did not accept returns XP So I can only assume that this lovely will cost about a grand in a wedding dress boutique. For now.
Maybe I'll be stalking this dress in the used dress classifieds in the fall :) lol, you never know!

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text: Sinopsis : To Aru Kagaku no Rail gun Manga The story is set in a world where supernatural powers exist through science, and magic exists through religion. ‘University City.’ 2.3 million inhabitants. 80% of the students are active in the ‘Brain Development Program’ and out of those only 7 are Level 5s.

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My son saw this nice conversion on Friday afternoon.
Great colour, realĺy suits the elan!
Interesting - appears to have bolt-on wheels AND 3-eared spinners. Maybe a Spyder car?
Nial's car and my own +2 zetec were displayed at the Club Lotus stand at the NEC last year.

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my pops has a 98 civic, and every now and again while he drives it stalls or just cut out (mind u this is an automatic) and then it takes a while to start. we changed the main relay and the gas filter, distributor cap, rotor, plugs, air filter. were really confused.
Try a used one and drive around for a bit to see if it fixes the problem.
Also after it stalls and doesnt start, bang on the IACV with a hammer and then try to start the car. This will unloosen the flap inside.
cranking/grinding noise? engine stalling? HELP?


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There are many varied definitions of Wellness.
Wellness can best be described as being the “best we can be” across the six spectrums of wellness and health. These spectrums are emotional, physical, occupational, spiritual, social and intellectual health. Achieving this balance can sometimes be difficult in today’s fast paced lifestyle.
This is where coaching can help.
Coaching, How Does it Work?
Coaching is facilitating behavior change.
Have you ever wondered why there is a gap between what we say we want and what we actually do?
Inside all of us is the potential to achieve optimum health. Believing in yourself and tapping in to that potential, is sometimes difficult. Your Coach walks the path to change with you.
Coaching combines the theory from coaching psychology, behaviour change and positive psychology. It uses a step by step structured approach. The coaching relationship can facilitate our path to your “best self”.
Coaching is not therapy, or counselling!
What other people have said about their coaching experience.


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Potassium is one of the essential minerals needed by the body. It is an electrolyte — a mineral salt — that is needed in keeping the pH levels in the body fluids balanced.
Potassium plays a significant role in the regulation of bone mass, blood pressure, muscle function, nervous system; as well as kidney, heart and adrenal functions. Deficiency of this mineral can cause various chronic health problems such as becoming abnormally weak, tired, confused, and lack of coordination in the body. Insufficient intake of potassium can also lead to heart irregularities.
Individuals who carry out a regular exercise regimen need more dosages of potassium than those who do not. This is because potassium electrolytes are being released by the body through sweat. Aside from keeping the body well-hydrated during workouts, it is also necessary to increase the body’s electrolyte level at this condition.
Lean meats, fruits and vegetable are all known to be potassium rich foods. This mineral is vital for the function of the nervous system, kidneys, heart as well as muscle function. It is essential for humans to have a normal intake of potassium on a daily basis. Foods that are rich in potassium can be easily added to one’s diet as there are numerous fruits and vegetables that are great sources of this mineral. It is advisable to consume fresh and organic foods rather than the processed ones as these tend to be filled with sodium, which can harm one’s health.
Some of the potassium rich foods include bananas, apricots, avocado, oranges, strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, chard, cauliflower, cabbage, cucumber, crimini mushrooms, turmeric, bell pepper, squash, eggplant, Brussels sprouts, spinach, parsley, tuna, broccoli, halibut, dates, melons, Lima beans, pears, peanuts, raisins, prunes, yogurt and milk.
There are also some potassium supplements available in the market for those individuals who do not have the spare time to gather fresh and organic foods for the benefit of getting all the right and essential nutrients.
For more further information see the potassium rich foods list.
Medlineplus; Linus Pauling Institute; USDA Food Database.


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High school students who received music education showed more rapid maturation in the brain’s response to sound, heightened sensitivity to sound and greater improvement in language skills compared to students who did not, according to new research.
The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), indicates that music instruction helps enhance skills that are critical for academic success.
“While music programs are often the first to be cut when the school budget is tight, these results highlight music’s place in the high school curriculum,” said senior study author Nina Kraus, PhD, professor in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and the School of Communication.
“Although learning to play music does not teach skills that seem directly relevant to most careers, the results suggest that music may engender what educators refer to as ‘learning to learn,’” said Kraus, who is also director of the Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory at the School of Communication.
Nearly half the students had enrolled in band classes, which involved two to three hours a week of instrumental group music instruction in school. The rest had enrolled in junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), which emphasized fitness exercises during a comparable period. Both groups attended the same schools in low-income neighborhoods.
Electrode recordings at the start of the study and three years later revealed that the music group showed more rapid maturation in the brain’s response to sound. Moreover, they demonstrated prolonged heightened brain sensitivity to sound details.
According to the authors, high school music training – increasingly disfavored due to funding shortfalls – might hone brain development and improve language skills. The stable processing of sound details, important for language skills, is known to be diminished in children raised in poverty, raising the possibility that music education may offset this negative influence on sound processing.
“Our results support the notion that the adolescent brain remains receptive to training, underscoring the importance of enrichment during the teenage years,” the authors wrote.


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We empower companies to accelerate by using our craftsmanship. Our clients understand that new technology and customer behavior create large-scale opportunities for growth. To compete with fast growing and agile disruptors, our clients are determined to capitalize their huge industry experience. We help them grow faster with acceleration consultancy, digital marketing and data science.
We work on challenging cases with experts from all digital disciplines in hybrid teams together with our clients. At the same time we make sure to transfer all necessary digital capabilities at the client. Our traineeship CRAFTHUNTER aims at preparing young talent within one year for the digital field by specializing in data science, marketing automation, or SEO & content marketing.
Our organization is growing fast, and we believe that freedom and responsibility help us achieve the best results possible. To work at NEWCRAFT means you’ll get the opportunity to develop rapidly, earn a good salary and benefits, an inspiring office in B.Amsterdam, and the best colleagues to celebrate all ‘vrijmibo’s’, parties and the epic annual skiing trip.
To compete with fast growing and agile disruptors, our clients are determined to capitalise on their huge industry experience. We help them to go faster and use data as a platform for growth strategies. We advise leadership in critical choices and execute strategies in hybrid teams.
In this workshop we will guide you through a solution we built for one of the largest airline companies in the world. The email marketing department of this clients has asked us to increase the impact of their email campaigns. The client wants to increase open-, click- and conversion rates of emails by using data.
We will show you what changes when we personalize marketing by combining Data Science with qualitative research.
Work hard, play hard! In one year you'll be trained as data scientist in our data science traineeship. You'll work on challenging projects together with the best colleagues. You'll get the freedom and responsibility to reach your full potential!
In this traineeship you’re trained weekly by the top pro’s in the business. You’ll learn how to use algorithms to create true business value. At the same time you start working for our A-brand clients to put your new skills to practice, while being coached by senior consultants. Your team lead will guide you on a personal level to ensure an effective and efficient traineeship. You’ll get lots of freedom and you’re encouraged to specialize in your interest and talent. Your learning curve will go through the roof!
As soon as there’s a project fit for you, you’ll start working for our clients. You’re always cooperating with an experienced data scientist who leads the project. You’ll learn how we work with our clients and how we apply our expertise to make our clients more successful. Our projects are divers; from classifying customers based on behavioral data, predicting prices based on scraped data, to applying reinforcement learning in marketing problems.
After your traineeship data science doesn’t hold any secrets for you. The specific role you will have in our data science team depends on your personal interest and talents. You might have become a data science consultant that comes up with new solutions and implements them for our clients. Or you might be a more specialized data scientist that knows exactly how to improve the performance of a model. Who knows, you could have gone in the data engineering direction and you’re making sure our cloud solutions are stable and scalable. Together we’ll find the right place for you in our data science team.
If this was successful, we’ll make you an offer. Welcome aboard!
We believe working should be fun. Of course we'll take care of a good salary and nice conditions, but there's more! Fun and ambitious colleagues, the best Friday drinks and legendary parties and trips like the annual skiing trip!
We have the dynamics and structure of a startup. No formal stuff, everybody's part of the result. We're growing fast and you'll grow with us. You work on digital top level for (inter)national top brands like Gall & Gall, KLM and Douwe Egberts. If you're willing to seize the right opportunities, you will grow fast on a professional as well as personal level.
You'll find us on the fourth floor of B.Amsterdam. This is the biggest startup hub in Europe where creatives, corporates and startups work closely together. The building has a restaurant (although we have our own awesome lunch), a gym (we can be quite sporty sometimes) and an amazing roof terrace where you'll find us when the weather's nice.


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Book your Kitesurfing Holiday in a dream spot.
Book your kitesurfing holiday in a dream spot at KiteParadise Madagascar.
Near Diego Suarez, Sakalava Bay offer its mirror flat water, white sand, reef with waves and its marvellous sand bank in front of our hotel.
Cherry on the cake : 8 month in a row of windy season with 80% of your sessions over 25 knots!