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Hawai’i is both tropical and cosmopolitan. It’s a lush island paradise with modern amenities. Unfortunately, it can also be devastatingly expensive. There are several things to consider in deciding whether or not you’ll find affordable living in Hawai’i.
Having one of the highest tax rates in the country at 5.3%.
Hawaii is the priciest place in the U.S. to buy gas.
Expatistan states that a lunch costs $15 per person in here. I agree that’s a good average, but it can get even more expensive, with little effort. My husband and I went to lunch at shopping center (not a mall) restaurant two weeks ago. I had chicken Parmesan and garlic bread and he had pork chops with rice with a side of veggies and a 5 piece wing ding appetizer. We had 1 iced tea and water. Our bill was $68 without the tip! This was a lunchtime meal. No large portions or specialty preparation, just a chicken pattie with a little cheese and tomato sauce over spaghetti. I was not feeling the Aloha spirit!
Housing costs on Oahu are exorbitant. With Airbnb entrepreneurs buying properties to turn into rentals and the fact Hawaii has become a preferred place for the international elite to buy property (as reported by Hawai’i News Now), the cost of housing has risen at an unbelievable rate.
When searching for homes I often saw ads for $1300-$1400 for 300 square feet. We are currently in our 2nd home here and are paying over $2100 for an 1100 square foot 3-bedroom house, but we had to move 40 minutes out of Honolulu to get it. We add another $300+ for water and electricity. The cost of our electricity is reported to be twice as high as the next most expensive state for energy, Alaska.
I wanted to lay out a few facts, but do not be discouraged! Do your research and choose your location carefully based on personal interest and expectations. Oahu is generally a bit cheaper than the other islands in. More rural tends to be cheaper like in any other town.
Oahu, called The Gathering Place, is the “busy” island. All planes to Hawai’i’ land on Oahu first. Waikiki Beach and the state capital, Honolulu are located here. Oahu’s busyness makes it’s the best option to find work.
Also, you may want to lower your housing expectations. Remember that demand is high and you should be open to living differently than where you’re relocating from.
Single (and couples) could consider a home-share situation. Its very common here to rent a room or two instead of being responsible for full rent and utilities. Its not rare to find something oceanfront and affordable by doing this.
There are a few areas in which you will probably save some money in Hawai’i. Figure out what you spend on these items and calculate your savings. This money you can add to your budget.
My $300+ rate went to $112 with the exact same coverage. Your drop may not be as dramatic, but I haven’t met anyone yet who didn’t claim a substantial savings in their car insurance rates.
When you rent a house here, homeowners generally pay for a once or twice-a-month visit from a landscaping crew to keep your yard(s) beautiful.
You’ll probably be outside more, meaning you’ll need less tv. Hawaiian Telcom offers 5G internet with basic cable for $49.99. You can add an app like Sling for about $10 and go WiFi on other entertainment options like Netflix. $60 per month for the cable company is probably lower than you pay now. Am I right?
Hawai’i’i has many homeowners who have residences off-island or often work away from Oahu. It is also a destination for worldwide visitors that need a place to stay, so Airbnb properties are everywhere. You may want to post for job as house sitter, a property manager, or an Airbnb property contact person. If you can find a medium-to-long term situation obviously you could save a lot of money on rent (and probably utilities).
military families and people just “over it” moving off the island daily and they need to get rid of stuff quickly.
Good old yard and church sales offer great deals on items needed for your home. I bought my sofa from a hotel that bought a 2-piece curved sofa for its library and someone spilled bleach on the edge of one of the pillows. It is a custom down-filled Ted Boehner set that retails for over $23,000. They needed it out immediately.
We paid $100, bought some dye and put it in my first Hawai’i’ian living room.
Locals are used to hanging out at home here. If you make a call everybody will bring something. Talk story with friends (or make new friends) and watch the sunset instead of spending big bucks at a nightclub or restaurant.
Ironically, local fruit is not cheap unless you have access to fruit trees, but one benefit to living in this remarkable weather is that everything grows “all year”. There’s no cold snaps so your plantings won’t freeze. If you don’t have a yard, a container garden will fit on the lanai. If you have a good amount of space you can really save on fresh groceries.
Whether you need to simplify the wardrobe, get groceries or buy some slippers, there are some options for smart spending.
Another local favorite that you may already know is Ross for Less. Ross is a jobber store like TJ Maxx and Marshall’s, but often offers even better deals on off-brand and designer clothing and home goods. There are also a couple of TJ Maxx stores on the island. A real lifesaver for gift-giving!
There is outlet shopping on the island! Stores like Coach, Ralph Lauren, Adidas and Michael Kors are at the Waikele Premium Outlets in Waipahu, about a 35-minute drive from Waikiki and there. There are over 50 outlet stores that can save you up to 80% off mall prices if you MUST buy something from Tory Burch or Barney’s New York Warehouse! Lol.
Items like condiments, cleaning supplies and paper goods tend to be pricey here and can really blow a budget. I think it safe to say that most households here have either a Costco or a Sam’s Club membership. To me this is absolutely essential for surviving Oahu comfortably! A club membership allows you to buy in bulk and really stretch your dollar. If your funds run low at least you’ll have plenty of rice, Spam and detergent.
There aren’t as many resources here to lean on when finances are stretched, like “dollar stores” or “dollar movie” theaters. But with some planning and a little compromise you can live in Hawai’i with a less than affluent income. 1,000,000+ people have worked it out – so can you.
Hi there Vinetta, it was a true pleasure reading your blog post. I really got a kick out of seeing you creatively come up with ways to live over there in Hawaii on such a tight budget. A lot of people must be calling and asking you “How the heck did Vinetta do that? I’m jealous, I wanna live in paradise for a low price!” Even though I would counter that here in Florida, we have paradise, low price (not really, but compared to Hawaii oh yeah), and no state income tax. Thanks for this reading adventure Vinetta.
Thanks for the post. I new Hawaii was more expensive than the mainland but not to this extent. Just goes to show that nothing in life is free. If one wants to live in paradise, one must pay the price.
Hawaii sounds a bit like where I used to live, Malta. A tiny island nation that everyone wants to visit but few can afford to live the high life. I guess Hawaii may be a little more upmarket (I don’t know anyway), but I can vouch that there are usually hidden savings you can make in other parts of your life.


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After having a fun afternoon of crafts and snacks yesterday, in honor of today's feast of Our Lady of Altagracia, I didn't have plans for any "extra" activities today. However, since I ended up having leftover Orange Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting (from my Little Flowers Meeting this afternoon), and after seeing Charlotte's beautiful new St. Agnes Coloring Page (whose feast day is also today) pictured in front of an orange tree (how perfect is that?!) I decided to let my children decorate the cupcakes as Lambs (a symbol of St. Agnes), to enjoy after dinner while coloring the picture!
I have to tell you that my 9 yr old boy on seeing the Lamb cupcakes heaved a big sigh and said "mom, we NEED to make those! Remember the ones we made for the Good Shepherd Party?!" :) It made me smile.
The cupcakes reminded me of our Good Shepherd Parties too!! They were so much fun last year!
oh, thanks for all the cool ideas, I just printed up the St. Agnes coloring pages for next year. I hope to make the cupcakes too next year!!


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Abstracted Reality is all about looking below the surface.
We all lead fast paced lives where we’re rushing from one thing to the next. When do we get a chance to just ‘be’ – to sit and reflect, to reach for something deeper and more meaningful and really get below the surface of our day to day lives?
I was fortunate enough to find that time and opportunity for contemplation through my photography. With a desire to slow down and really look, I learnt to see the extraordinary beauty in my immediate surroundings. My home became my inspiration and my muse.
Somehow, the small act of peeking into the unknown and mysterious, of shifting my attention to a layer below the surface, generated a whole new life and awareness.
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I believe we all need to create time and space where we can have a moment of quiet contemplation. Time to imagine, time to reflect, time to discover and give life to our own ‘extraordinary’.
In many ways, I view my artwork as existing in that contemplative space. It’s both a literal and metaphorical journey – a transformation from the ordinary and everyday into the incredible and remarkable.
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I tried reading this for the third time the other day. I find it really boring. He spends too much time laying down the circumstances of the world, really blatantly creating the impression of an alternate reality which is naturally abhorrent to us in this reality, with little story.
The entire first half seems to just keep asserting this point, building up 'the picture', laying the foundations. It may well be a 'good' point, but there is no entertainment in BNW, something I feel the best novelists can imbue their message with - 1984 surely being the most effective and enlightening example I can draw in this context.
So feel free to give me a new way to read this book. I felt this was a relevant post due to the fact that Brave New World is generally well read and liked, and I have personally found lots of good things in his essays.
If you find it boring why the hell are you reading it for the 3rd time?
I really liked brave new world but thought it hadn't aged very well.
By that I just meant I've been sporadically picking through it, but not really getting anywhere. And, - as stated - because I like some of his other stuff; it's a 'classic'; playing it off against 1984 is a worthy discussion point. Huxley stated that he thought his was a better read.
Seconded. I've read it over a few times. I think it's a classic but it doesn't age in the most graceful way. I couldn't really describe it as boring though.

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Kayaking on Christmas Break | I Sense A Conspiracy!
Most normal people follow tradition when they bask in the wonder of Christmas Vacation. They go caroling, decorate the trees and deck the halls with bells of holly… And then there’s me.
My dad and I decided that rather than building a snowman or stringing up lights, we’d do something really exciting: Kayaking!

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Welcome to the Monkees Music Bootlegs FAQ. This FAQ gives information about some of the known Monkees bootlegs which are in circulation. Please note that this FAQ is meant for informational purposes, only and is in no way intended as an encouragement for illegal bootleg trade. Further, this FAQ is NOT a trade list, I do not own these titles and I do not know where someone might obtain them, please do not e-mail me with requests.
Do not send information about audience tapes of live shows, too many exist.
Do not send information about pirates of official release material.
Do not send scans of bootleg album covers, they will not be added.
Do not send trade requests or offers - I am not interested.
Notes: Studio outtakes, demos and unreleased songs. Limited edition on red vinyl.
Notes: Side one, Monkees Live in Arizona 67, pirated from "Monkees on Tour" episode. Side two, DJBH '77. Clear vinyl.
Notes: Except for tracks listed, mostly snippets of Christmas music and dialogue from series. Bright green vinyl.
Notes: Rare tracks from the series including dialogue and sound effects, studio outtakes, rare singles. Most has since seen official release by Rhino.
Notes: Numbered and limited edition of 300.
Notes: Soundtrack for special, poor sound quality.
Notes: The Greek Theatre, September 7, 1986, Featuring Mike Nesmith.
notes: Picture disc recorded 8/3/86. Approx. 50 minutes of interviews, etc. from the Philadelphia Fan Club convention (Maggie MacManus and Ed Reilly).
notes: Limited, numbered 3-LP edition of 1000. May actually be Monkee Rarities I and II from Hawaii.
notes: Bootleg reissue of "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones LTD"
Flip side of "Christmas Is My Favorite Time Of The Year"
notes: Boot of first album, with different track lineup.
Notes: Pirated from other boots, very poor sound quality, most of the material has seen official release by Rhino.
notes: Good quality soundboard. August 12, 1967, recorded as a test-run for the Northwest shows later released by Rhino.
Notes: Compilation pirated from rare 45s, excellent sound quality.
notes: Tracks 9-18 are pirated from Davy's 1988 Dome Press release, "Incredible!" Sound quality throughout is excellent.
notes: Some CDs end with "Hippy Hippy Shake" and others with "This Bouquet (karoake)" which is the common version minus the vocals. "Girl" original is a version used in "The Brady Bunch" tv show.
Notes: Tracks 1-16 piratied from "Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart." Tracks 18-30 pirated from "Tails of the Monkees" boot.
Notes: Tracks 1-16 are pirated from the soundtrack album and are not listed, here.
Notes: Tracks 7-17 are pirated from Davy's "It's Christmas Time Again" album. Last 5 tracks have nothing to do with the Monkees.
Notes: Tracks 1-13 are pirated from "Davy Jones Live" LP.
notes: Same as the LP but with the added (possibly soundboard) tracks from Austin. The booklet contains pictures of The First Nation Band LP covers.
What Seems to Be the Trouble Officer?
How Can You Kiss Me?
notes: The last seven tracks are live tunes from a 1963 Radio Broadcast from San Antonio Texas.
Notes: Tracks from 33 1/3 and the mono "Birds & Bees..." Several tracks are misspelled / mis-titled.
Notes: Commercials, variations of songs from the series, etc.
The Monkees Archives Vol 4: "Live 1967-69"
Notes: 1st and last tracks from Phoenix concert, 1/21/67. Tracks 2-16 from Japanese broadcast of Budokan Hall, 10/4/68. Clarksville-Salesman Medley from the Glen Campbell Show (2/5/69). Tracks 18-20 from The Johnny Cash Show, 7/19/69. Tracks 21-23 from The Joey Bishop Show on 6/6/69.
Notes: The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville, TN 1/25/92. Nez's first live show in 13 years. He was promoting the release of The Old Stuff.


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This can be a hard time of year to get excited about local, seasonal, sustainably-sourced food in New England. You can only eat so many grains and root veggies before you start thinking about bending your food rules. But then, just in the nick of time, winter's saving grace pours into the grocer's case.
That's right, we're talking about citrus! American citrus is at it's peak right about now, and while oranges and lemons aren't exactly local, they can can easily be sourced from responsible organic farmers throughout the country. And man oh man, does it add some zing and zest to our browning plates and greying days.
On our honeymoon this fall, we visited Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. Along with azure Caribbean waters and spring breakers, the Yucatan has a vibrant farming community with a rich agricultural history. In every market we visited (and trust us, we sought out quite a few) we were stunned by the towering piles of limes, sweet and sour oranges, grapefruits and lemons. And in every restaurant we visited, we found ourselves coming back to the classic Yucatan dish: Puerco Pibil.
Peurco Pibil is pork shoulder which is marinated in sour orange and ground achiote then slow roasted in banana leaves, over an open fire. A prime example of Yucatan flavor and technique, the pork becomes soft and velvety, with a deep orange hue and a unique tang. If that wasn't enough, it's then served with fresh corn tortillas and bright red onions, pickled in sour orange and salt.
We've been reminiscing about this dish and decided to try our best to recreate the experience, taking advantage of all the great available citrus. Of course, we made a few substitutions to keep the meal as local as possible. Rather than buy tortillas we served the pork over polenta, and we used a mix of US organic Hamlin oranges and limes instead of the traditional Mexican sour orange. The pork came from Great Barrington's North Plain Farm, and the spices from El Punto De Encuentro Latin Market. And because it's winter and we don't have banana leaves, we tried to emulate the effect by doing a slow-and-low roast in a covered enamel pot.
1. Grind the spices together. You can use a spice grinder, a coffee grinder or a good old mortar and pestle – or just use pre-ground spices and herbs.
2. In a blender mix the spices, garlic and juice until the marinade has a slightly chalky texture between your fingers.
3. Place the meat in an enamel or cast iron pot and pour marinade over it. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator overnight.
4. Heat the over to 200. Cook the pork, with marinate still on it, in the pot for at least 6 hours, or until it pulls apart easily.
5. While meat is cooking slice onion thinly, and place in a bowl. Bring a pot of water to boil and pour over onions for 10 seconds then drain. Place onions in a small bowl with juice and salt.
6. Take the meat out of the oven and shred. Serve with pickled onion and corn tortillas or polenta.

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I have a delicious 4.5 yo son who pushed my buttons a lot today. Nothing crazy, just some regular old disrespect in words and actions. I tucked him in and told him good night and I love him. Then I told him I want him to speak and act more respectfully tomorrow. Then I left dh to help him get to sleep.
Now he's asking for me to come sit with him so he can hold my hand which helps him sleep. Usually I will do that when I finish whatever else I need to do, but I just don't feel like it. I don't want him to think that I won't love him if he misbehaves, but I also don't want him to think that he can do whatever he feels like. I am a human being and his actions have an effect on me and how I'm feeling towards him.
So how does that work? I know I'm not supposed to take it personally when a 4yo misbehaves and pushes my buttons, but doesn't he need to learn that his actions have consequences? I gave him consequences at the time, too- taking away things, not giving things, that kind of thing... but he kept at it, and it just wiped me out. So I'm tired of him for today. How do I deal with that???
Looks like you guys are locked in a power struggle. Withholding affection will just continue the pattern and escalate things.
He’s your little boy. He’s doing what normal healthy little boys do. Go give him a kiss and a hug and hold his hand and whatever you normally do. You’re his mommy. He needs you even and more so when he misbehaves.
Withholding affection from a child is not in the realm of normal consequences. It's ok for him to know that when he does x you feel y, but he should not be led to believe that your love for him is dependent on his behavior. What he's asking for is your love.
Yes I know all that. The problem is he wants me to show my love when I'm not in a loving mood, particularly towards him. It's a natural consequence based on his behavior. How do you get over that feeling?
You don't have to get over it, you just do it even if you aren't feeling it. It's ok to give hugs and kisses and hold his hand even if you aren't feeling especially loving.
This is our job as a mother- to give love, even when we don't feel like it. Witholding love at a time like this can be very deeply hurtful to a 4 year old child, and can create a lot of insecurity and issues with self esteem if it's a repeated pattern. It is your job as a mother to find it in your heart to forgive his misbehaviors so you can heal the relationship and help him grow emotionally healthy.
He's specifically reaching out to you for reassurance of your love after your discipline. His little brain thinks maybe you don't love or even like him as much. He's still young and naive enough to ask for your affection outright.
Don't hold back! Smother and love him. This will show him that he is NOT his actions - you can disapprove of his behavior and still love the whole child.
As for yourself, maybe a little cheshbon nefesh is in order, like why exactly does a 4y have enough power over you? I get needing a break from our kids. But to feel like he disrespected you when his behavior was probably within the realms of normal little kid stuff. Consider which buttons he pushed and whether those are important or valid buttons to have in the first place.
You want your child to show respect even when he doesn't feel like it. You need to show love even if you don't feel like it.
Hashem loves us even when we mess up. Emulate Him.
You can let your child know that you are not feeling in the mood of cuddling with him bec of how he behaved and at the same time giving him a way to make it up to you.
"Im really not in the mood of helping you fall asleep tonight bec of how you behaved. How about you lay nicely for a few minutes and give mommy time to calm down and I will come in to you" then when you come in give him a big hug and kiss and forgive him.
I don't think it's healthy for kids if we turn into angels. They do need to see our very human side. That said we need to work on ourselves and also model forgiveness. This is personally what feels comfortable to me. I have a vey real relationship with my kids and it feels good. I respect that ppl have different styles of parenting.
It's hard. I'd take a break for a few minutes by myself to calm down and analyze what happened and what I could do differently next time. Then when I'm calm I could go to the child and give him a hug and reassurance that I love him.
He knows you're upset at him, he wants to make sure you love him still. Usually little kids will run to us after discipline, for a hug. This is why.
you sound resentful of a little child for misbehaving, and not in the heat of the moment. I don't think that is a typical response and maybe there are deeper issues pushing you to feel this way. do you feel frustrated at yoursef for not being able to control him or perhaps this triggers a parenting style done to you. in any case, no I dont think holding a grudge against a child is ok. yes you should hold him and love him unconditionally for him to grow up emotionally healthy.
Aw give ur baby a hug and hold his hand.
Hes so little and wont want those hugs forever.
If you already gave him a consequence for misbehavior then he doesnt need any more. Just love him.
Dina Friedman says, in her parenting course, that when we give our child a consequence (like a reprimand for their bad behavior, which you have already done) then as soon as possible, show your child that you are back on track.
She says that with a young child,, it would be a loving gesture, like sitting with him, giving him a hug, etc...with a teen, it would be continuing a normal conversation. Whatever it takes to show that your relationship is still intact.
Go sit with him! Take a minute to breathe and get over your feelings, and then go be his loving Mommy, as always.
Thanks everyone, this was a big help!
I always told DD "I will love you forever, no matter what. I may not always like the choices you make, but that won't make me stop loving you."
She's 15 now, and those words have been part of the cement that keeps our communication going.
A smart person once told me that a mother's love is like the ocean. It's deep, it's endless, and it's consistent.
It's not a 50/50 relationship (you behave, and I'll love you) but rather, I'll always love you, no matter what. Like you said, FranticFrummie - I may not like your choices, but love doesn't stop.
I fostered a little boy around 10 years ago for 3 1/2 years. I remember when he was about 3-4, he was rather rambunctious, and pushing boundaries was part of the way he was programmed. It's normal behavior for the age, but hang in there OP. They do grow up. I'm really proud of him today - he's a great kid and doing really well B"H.
Similarly, I tell my kids often, "I will always be your mommy, and I will always love you." It is SO important for them to know this and believe it.
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Happy St. Catrick's Day from Cute, Pimp and Moo!
Happy Two Cats Tuesday, Cuteheads! Pimp and Moo had a busy week, and they are anxious to share the highlights with you!
First, they want you to know about their two best friends, a couple birdies named Freddie and Fiona. Freddie and Fiona visit regularly, and sit on the balcony ledge or on the patio furniture out there and just chit chat with Pimp and Moo. The boy chatter, and the birdies tweet. I am sure they have meaningful conversations.
Here is a little snippet of their conversation. Does anyone know what they are talking about?
Pretty boy watching pretty birdies!
He is so cute when he's talking to his buddies!
Moo likes to talk to the birdies, too, but sometimes he is just not amused with any of it. Check out this look I caught!
P.S. Thank you all for your kind words yesterday about Lestat. Writing about these things helps me cope and heal, and so do all of you and your caring comments. I'm so grateful to have so many friends who share and understand how special every single one of these animals is to us. Thank you!
Love when cats talk to the birds. So cute. Your kitties are beautiful.
It sounds like "Keep it down, you birds!" (They can be very annoying when you are trying to take a nap. Sheesh.
A little Pimp and Moo therapy after a tough Monday...my Hopper "chatters" at birds outside, it's the craziest noise! One time we are in the bedroom and all three of them are sitting in the sliding door window, but have turned to look at us. Just at that moment, a jack rabbit has walked up to the window and is just sitting there. I said "Look! A rabbit!" and all three of them turned (like they could understand!) and JUMPED six feet in the air! It was hysterical!
This is so adorable! Much-needed sweetness.
"Let me pack my bag. I'm coming with you for awhile!"
I keep a bird feeder on my patio, and both of my cats love to chatter at the birds. What they would really love is a chance to eat them, but they'll never get that chance.
Andre loves to chatter at the birds. Its so cute to hear kitties do that.
I am surprised Pimp was not making the eh eh eh sound at the birdies.
I have a bird feeder that is a one way mirror so I - and Ellie - can see the birds but they can't see us. Drives her crazy to be nose to nose with them and they don't seem to care.
Definitely a good day to see pictures of Pimp and Moo watching and 'chattering' as mine used to do - jaw trembling with anticipation, but learned it didn't help. Moo is so condescending while Pimp meow, meows, and then rolls over in the sun. Lovely way to spend the day! Go easy on yourself Dorian - you do marvelous work it is appreciated by all. We will always remember Lestat, his sweet face as well.
I had a boyfriend who had a cat that could chirp! They're apt was on the 3rd floor with trees outside the windows!
Yes... We're trying to nap in the sun over here! Sheesh.
He makes all kinds of noises at the birdies!
Oh, that is a great idea, @e4ecb72bde7537f3b3edd14b5d3cfaee:disqus! I love it!
When does that Moo cat not look smug?
boy can pimp cuss. silly. moo looks too cool.


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Things have not been good for Akhil Akkineni in Tollywood. He has not tasted success so far. This year we saw him in Mr Majnu and the film was a flop.
Akhil will now be acting in the direction of Bhaskar who shot to fame with the film Bommarillu. For quite some time Bhaskar is also looking to strike gold in Tollywood.
The pre-production work of the film is done. The team is still scouting for its leading lady. The producers want a popular face for this film. Kiara Advani was considered for this role. But she is busy and has no dates for the film. Once the leading lady is finalized the shooting of the film will commence.


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I recently read a blog post introduced to me by one of our Kentucky missionaries that was written in July of 2014 by Adam Mosley. After working with missionaries for most of my ministry, I know that what Adam has written is so true. If you’ve not served as a missionary, you might not know these things. So, I’m going to share his blog posting with you right here. I pray it will open your eyes to more effective ways to minister to and support missionaries whom God has called to serve.
• Have you read my latest newsletter?
• Newsletters, blog posts, website updates – all the “experts” tell me that I need to be sending you fresh content on a regular basis so you won’t forget about me. But here’s the thing…writing is hard, especially for those who aren’t natural writers. You know what else is hard? HTML, CSS, PHP, and a bunch of other tech-geek stuff that you have to learn about just to make a decent-looking website or email. I really want to tell you what’s going on, but it’s hard to turn out gripping narratives while I have a sick child asleep in my lap. And if I have to look up how to code a “mailto” link one more time, I’m going to scream!
• Thank you so much for the encouragement!
• I’m glad that you liked my Facebook status. I really am. The thing is, when I say we need $1,200 by the end of the week to pay the school fees for orphaned children, I’m talking about actual dollars and actual need. Contrary to the rumors, Bill Gates doesn’t donate a dollar for every Like. That part is up to you. So, the next time you Like my status, consider sending a few bucks my way too.
• I’m trusting God to provide, and I’m so thankful for our donors.
• Lest you think #2 sounded a little whiny and money-hungry, you should know that I truly despise asking for money. I always have. And now I have to ask for it almost all the time. Even when I’m not asking for it, I’m thinking about asking for it. There are never enough funds to do all the good I’m trying to do, and I live with a nagging feeling that the one person I don’t ask is the one who would have written the big check. So, when I ask for money, know that I do so with fear and trembling.
• Please pray for me. It has been a challenging week.
• Things are pretty bad here. If I told you what’s really going on, you would either come rescue me, or think I was exaggerating. If you heard some of the things I’ve said out loud, you might question my salvation. If you knew some of the thoughts I’ve had rattling around in my head, you might question my sanity. Sometimes good days are hard to come by, but I don’t dare tell you the worst. If I did, you would probably tell me to throw in the towel.
• I just need a time of refreshing.
• After 2 or 3 years of hard work, most people feel like they deserve a little break. Take the family to the beach. Visit a theme park, a national park, or Park City. I would love a vacation, but honestly, I feel guilty “pampering” myself, rather than putting all my time and resources into the ministry. On top of that, I know some people will judge me if my vacation is “too nice.” If I scrape and save pennies for 5 years so I can spend a week on an exotic island, you’ll never hear about it, because I can’t handle the snarky, “It must be nice” comments (the ones you’ll say to my face), or, “My donations paid for your vacation” (which you’ll think, but not say out lout – at least not to me). So, I keep some great stuff to myself for fear of being judged.
• I’m so excited about your team coming!
• Bless your heart. You think you’re doing me a favor. Thirty people show up at my door and expect me to provide transportation, food, lodging, sight-seeing, and a list of service projects a mile long. You’re here to “help.” The thing is, the other 51 weeks out of the year, we manage to do what needs to be done here just fine. That is, except for the time we spend working on the logistics for your team. You come over and want to help build a fence, when I can hire local workers to build a fence for a tiny fraction of what you spent to come here. I appreciate your desire to help, and I even love having visitors, but consider the size and expectations of your group before you plan your trip. A team of 3 or 4 highly skilled people is much more valuable to our ministry than a gaggle of mission tourists.
• It’s great to be back home.
• I’m not very good at self-care.
• I’m just looking for some good strategic partners.
• There are good people here, there really are. But I have seen the worst of humanity in my work here – much of it from people I worked with and trusted. Other missionaries and pastors can be the worst. Just when you think you know someone, they stab you in the back, the front, and both sides. I’ve gotten to where I simply don’t trust anyone. My guard is up, and it’s not coming down. I refuse to get burned again. If that means I have to do everything myself, then so be it.
• I’m OK – just really busy with the ministry.
• Having neglected my relationship with God, and given up on people entirely, I’m left with just me. I hate it. I want to quit. I have dreams about what my life would be like if I went back to my old home town, to my old church, and my old friends. I could get a normal job earning a salary – with healthcare and paid vacation. I could shop and eat at normal places. Most of all, I could have normal relationships. But here? I’m all alone. I don’t know if there’s anyone like me here, and I know no one back home understands. I want to feel wanted, invited, and loved. I want someone to pour into me the way I’m pouring into others.
You are meant for so much more!
All of us have had adversity in our lives. All of us have likely asked why such adversity comes our way, but have you ever asked why blessings come your way. It is one thing to ask “why” when bad things happen, but it is another thing to ask “why” when good things happen. The Psalmist in Psalm 67 offers us the answer as to why good things come our way. He says, “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make His face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations” (Ps 67:1-2).
This song of blessing mirrors the priestly blessing offered to the people of Israel in Numbers 6:22-27. Asking for the blessing of God is meant for the praise of God. The Psalmist goes on to say, “Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you” (v 3). God blesses His people, so that His people might make His salvation known to the ends of the earth. Yet, the spreading of God’s name is ultimately for God’s fame. God’s desire is the praise of all peoples, regardless of ethnicity, language, or culture.
God doesn’t simply save because people need saving, but because He is worthy of praising. Yes, people need saving, but more than that God is worthy of the devotion of all peoples. God blesses us, so that His fame might spread to the ends of the earth for His glory and praise.
If this is true, and I believe it is, then we must reevaluate the use of our lives and our churches for this end. In other words, how am I as a husband, father, neighbor, and coach living for the spread of God’s fame and the glory of His name? How am I making Him know through the many blessings that He has lavished on me? Am I more prone to hoard God’s blessings in my life or herald God’s name through these blessings?
What about in our churches? Are we more inward focused on ourselves—our wounds, our needs, our wants, etc., then we are on making Jesus famous across the street and across the sea? What if our churches focused their budgets and their ministries around using the blessings of God as the means of proclaiming God? What if our mission, vision, and strategy revolved around the sole purpose of using our blessings as the means of investing in the lives of others for the spread of God’s fame and the glory of His name? What if we were less concerned, as one friend puts it, about potholes in our parking lot, mildew on our steeples, and shag carpet in our buildings?
What might God do in us and through us if we viewed and used our blessings as the means of advancing Jesus’ name for the praise of all peoples? After all, this is why we were made and saved. We are meant for so much more than buildings, budgets, and business meetings (not that these are unimportant). We are meant to proclaim His name for the praise of His name.


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1:30 am and sleepless again. Today’s insomnia is brought to you by AOL.
I’m wondering whatever happened to the fabulous chat rooms found on dial up. Those glorious digital places where you could talk to random people at any hour of the day.
Where you never had to reveal anything about yourself except a [fake] name plus age and gender. And bra size if you were female and so inclined.
Where you could talk about your fears and needs and dreams to faceless people who never judged.
Where you could help a nameless stranger while getting help yourself.
Where you could talk dirty or clean and be whomever you needed to be that visit.
I miss chat rooms. I could use one tonight.
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It’s Official: I have an Etsy Store!
Hey, Parents… let’s keep our kids safe online!


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Thomas Cook Group and Expedia announced a formal multi-year alliance this time last year, which launched this summer. Under this agreement, Expedia provides the technology for the bookings, and in the future will power the main Thomas Cook websites on its own platform. Meanwhile Thomas Cook’s core sun and beach package holidays will be available via Expedia, which has previously focused on dynamic packaging of separate hotels, flights, activities and other ancillaries.
Out of the revenue-sharing deal, Thomas Cook can concentrate on its sun and beach vacations while also getting access to 60,000 more hotels, and Expedia gets more bookings comparatively eaily.
Thomas Cook can also use the alliance to start offering vacation rentals to its customers by tapping into Expedia-owned HomeAway.


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Sometimes the difference between liking and loving your home can be as simple as a fresh coat of paint. Just as we may look in the mirror and identify that it’s time for a new look, the same can be said of our living space. Freshening up your space does not only offer the feeling of a new room, but also gives you the opportunity to customize the color and design to compliment your furnishings and suit your personal tastes.
With three Benjamin Moore locations in Edmonton and area, you’re sure to find a location near you which offers both the products and the advice to successfully refresh your home. With a wide selection of paints and stains, we’ve got you covered for all of your interior and exterior projects.
One of the best things about home painting projects is that they are ideal for the do-it-yourselfer and don’t require the expense of hiring a professional. Equipped with the right tools for the job and with a plan of action, you can be as actively involved in creating the mood and feel of your room as you are with the selection of furnishings and décor.
Before you dip your first brush or paint roller, there are a few steps to take to ensure that you’ll be pleased with the results. First, you should do a thorough examination of your walls and surfaces to be painted and ensure that you address any imperfections. Any holes, cracks or other irregularities in the surface will not be obscured with a fresh coat of paint. Be sure to fill these in sand them accordingly so that you’re working with a flat, even surface.
Think ahead to how you plan to reach the high areas of your painting project. Many homeowners are finding that it is better to use an extension pole with a telescoping handle with their paint roller to ensure an even application of paint across their whole wall, and it saves the perils of balancing from a ladder while working.
While modern rollers and brushes are designed to hold onto more of the paint to ensure that it reaches its intended destination, don’t forget that painting can be a messy job, so be sure to have a drop cloth in place to prevent any spillage on floors and counter surfaces. While plastic is often a cheaper option, some experienced painters suggest that a cloth style of tarp is better as it stays in place better and prevents tripping hazards and disruption as you move about your work space.
Don’t forget the painters tape. Applying painters tape at the perimeter of your paint area ensures clean, sharp lines and prevents unintentional painting on moldings and door frames as well as outlet plates and light switches.
Benjamin Moore’s three stores can help you best prepare for your home renewal project with advice, equipment and recommendations to help bring your vision to life and ensure that your painting project is a success.


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Hill-Rom announced March 12, 2019 that it was in the process of acquiring Voalte for $180 million. An additional $15 million earn out was also disclosed. With annual revenue approaching $40M, the enterprise-value to revenue multiple for Voalte is a over 4.5. The acquisition is expected to close during Hill-Rom's third quarter of 2019, which ends June 30th 2019.
Voalte was rumored to be for sale since Q4 of 2018.
Founded by Trey Lauderdale in 2008, Voalte is located in Sarasota, Florida and currently has about 140 employees. Voalte sells perpetual software licenses, services and resells smartphones and other hardware. The name Voalte an acronym of sorts: the Vo is for “voice”, the al refers to “alarms” and the te stands for “text messaging."
Voalte raised almost $70 million in equity and debt. Ascension Ventures, Bedford Capital and Cerner are past investors.
According to Apptopia, Voalte has 22,140 mobile app downloads per month. The company has 7 patents and 5 registered trademarks.
Voalte is a very strong nursing communications tool for the acute care environment known for passionate users and champions. They have been known for their easy to learn and use user interface, excellent implementation and customer service. From the beginning, Voalte partnered with Apple to use iPhones and to incorporate Apple’s proven approach for quality smartphone user interfaces.
Their physician app is a recent addition and is not as full featured the nursing app. Voalte’s ability to overlay a large health system with a large number of hospitals is limited, and the ability to communicate outside the enterprise with health care trading partners (for use cases like discharge coordination) is also limited.
Voalte is a pure play messaging vendor. Voalte added voice to their text based conversational user interface. Like many of their competitors, they have relied on partners for medical device alarm notification (mostly ConnexAll), on-call scheduling data (Lightning Bolt) and other common functions that impact messaging.
Much of Voalte’s solution is based on the open source Open Telcom Platform developed by Ericsson and written in Erlang. Like some of their competitors, Voalte has focused on communications and does not include a rules engine for workflow automation or middleware for integration of medical devices and other systems.
A story from Zachs Equity Research, a month later on August of 2018, describes Hill-Rom management’s intent for Linq consistent with the above statement. Interestingly, Zachs also notes, "Per management, this move will pave the way for an additional market opportunity of around $200 million."
Linq was officially released on January 7, 2019 (press release).
The press release for the Voalte acquisition, a little more than 2 months later, states, "Part of our strategy was to expand into the digital mobile health care space and Voalte is a major player in this space," said Howard Karesh, Hill-Rom's vice president of corporate communications.
This acquisition appears to be consistent with the objectives stated for Linq, including a growth play (to the tune of $200 million). Hill-Rom’s NaviCare nurse call has between 750 and 800 sites, while Voalte has around 200. The NaviCare installed base represents a big opportunity for Voalte sales.
With Voalte, Hill-Rom has arguably acquired the market leader.
A key question is whether Voalte is a replacement for Linq or whether there are parts of Linq that can be efficiently integrated with Voalte to create a product that is better than Linq and Voalte on their own. And if there is an integration opportunity on a functional level, the next question is whether the two product’s technology make tight integration practical.
Will Hill-Rom pursue Ascom’s strategy of merging their nurse call with their messaging system? Or will Voalte remain a separate but integrated product versus fully merged with NaviCare. Will this make it more difficult to see Voalte outside of Hill-Rom’s customer base?
Solutions like medical device data systems (MDDS) and health care messaging and orchestration systems often serve as neutral players in the market that integrates with many different medical device, EMR and other health care IT vendors. When one of these companies is acquired by a competitor in the market, like Philips did with Emergin, the acquired vendor can no longer claim the neutral ground it once claimed. This can cause past integration partners and alliances to pull back from the acquired company. The acquiring company can also be tempted to withhold collaboration with competitors or even other third parties when in competitive situations.
A big part of Voalte’s success has been their flamboyant marketing, from the hot pink scrub suits to social media and viral videos. Voalte has really stood out in the market with their unconventional twist on going to market. Arguably, a good part of Voalte’s value is their branding.
This alignment of company cultures also extends into another Voalte strength, their customer facing areas like sales, installation/implementation and support. This area will have a bigger impact on the success of a Voalte acquisition than retaining the Voalte branding. Hill-Rom’s branding is different but very strong in the market. However, as Voalte’s service and support is brought into alignment with Hill-Rom’s, any perceived reductions in service levels could cost Hill-Rom some Voalte installations. In a perfect world, the acquiring company takes the best characteristics of the acquired firm and adopts them into their own operations.
Probably the biggest risk with acquisitions or mergers is the not invented here mindset that can exist among product development organizations. This would seem a major risk given that Hill-Rom already has their own messaging solution, Linq. Human nature being what it is, the innovation represented by an acquisition is often crushed by the culture of the acquiring company. Hopefully, Hill-Rom management will successfully navigate this transition in such a way as to preserve Voalte’s value and strengths and incorporate them into Hill-Rom.
Should Hill-Rom successfully sell Voalte into a meaningful percentage of their NaviCare sites, Voalte’s sales volume could increase post acquisition. Alternatively. when Voalte is pulled back to mostly or only supporting Hill-Rom products, the scope of Voalte’s addressable market will be reduced considerably. Should sales decline, Voalte’s current burn rate, maintained to grow the business in the broader market will no longer be justified. A rather substantial reduction of budgets and headcount will occur, probably gradually over time.
Voalte and Hill-Rom competitors are surely sharpening their knives, creating short term plans to take advantage of this news to gain competitive advantage over Voalte. Any Voalte customer or prospect that’s not a Hill-Rom customer will likely be targeted. The success of these short term plans, and the effectiveness of Hill-Rom/Voalte’s response could impact Hill-Rom’s post acquisition plans. Just the uncertainty of the acquisition could result in some degree of lost sales and/or customers.
The next 12 to 18 months will likely tell the tale of this acquisition, whether it was a success or not, and to what degree. A compelling product roadmap leveraging Voalte in a timely fashion, along with sales demonstrating the synergy of a strong messaging solution with Hill-Rom’s products will indicate a big success. A lack of apparent synergy with Voalte, lost sales and lost customers will bode poorly for the long term success of the acquisition.
With every acquisition there are certain company employees who chose not to stay. Senior management will be expected to move on sooner or later, but more than a trickle of key managers and technical contributors leaving is a bad sign. This will be another important indicator of the success of this acquisition.
Messaging market consolidation may be heating up. There are more than 200 vendors in the broader health care messaging market and about 100 in clinical communications and collaboration. Many of these vendors are likely running out of runway and seeking an exit — especially those that have not raised a round in 2 or more years (unless they’re cashflow neutral or positive). How many of those 200 vendors closed their doors but left their website active is unknown at this point. Certainly there are some software assets that could be acquired for pennies on the dollar.
Even market leading vendors can be cash flow negative or requiring more capital to fund growth.
Of the above acquisitions, arguably the most successful is USA Mobility’s acquisition of Amcom. Amcom was a telcom oriented rollup with a health care focus and a messaging component (CommtechWireless) that fit well with USA Mobility’s telcom roots. Amcom’s health care business has come to be the major offset to the slowly fading pager business for Spok.
Almost anyone who’s not yet been acquired is a target. Off the table for now are companies that are already acquired. The market leaders need capital to grow and many independent vendors are running a deficit funded by debt or equity. Those that are not (yet) market leaders need to fund continued development and go-to-market expenses. Just this week, messaging startup Klara announced a Series B funding round.
There are still lots of interesting startups in the broader messaging and orchestration market. Current market leaders should not get too complacent.
UPDATE: The acquisition date of Amcom by USA Mobility was corrected.
Great analysis, Tim! Thanks for writing this up and covering all the angles: technical, competition, funding, branding, corporate culture and overall market.


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Continuing east on State Route 12 we arrived at a handsome six span haunched T girder bridge across the North Fork of the Calaveras River (30 0007). The bridge is 300 ft long, 33 ft wide, and on a 39 degree skew. It was built in 1938, carries 5800 vehicles a day, and has a sufficiency rating of 73.7.
The bridge sits on big pier walls and has expansion joints at the end and the middle of the bridge. Its a two lane bridge covered in asphalt.
Calaveras County, California Bridges: State Route 12 across the North Fork of Calaveras Creek by Mark Yashinsky is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States License.

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"An Inquiry into Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS: Research Report" by Philip M Sirinides, John Fantuzzo et al.
Child outcomes: examining the relations between Keystone STARS and children’s overall developmental competencies.
Quality components: investigating the extent of evidence from theory, empirical research, and practitioner expertise linking each of the Keystone STARS quality components to child outcomes.
Systems approach to rating quality and guiding improvements: examining overall features of the system that could be improved to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the system.
The authors conclude with an overview of the lessons learned and point to promising areas of reform for improving Keystone STARS for the children of Pennsylvania.
Sirinides, Philip M; Fantuzzo, John; LeBoeuf, Whitney A; Barghaus, Katherine M; and Fink, Ryan. (2015). An Inquiry into Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS: Research Report. CPRE Research Reports.


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Vallkyrie fuse together sounds that influence Rock, RnB and Hip Hop to create something bold and exciting to say the least. If Imagine Dragons, Rihanna and Enigma had a soul child, it would be Vallkyrie.
Vallkyrie consists of Omer Gilroy (vocals), Rebel Reid (guitar, keys) and Brandon Haru (Percussion, Keys). Together they hit the stage with a theatrical and explosive live set, which has already won them 3rd place (amongst 149 entries) for “Battle of the Bands”.
Norse mythology and gothic rock inspire their visual design and ideology. They often refer to this as “New Age Goth”. Anthemic and powerful, Vallkyrie have embodied their inspiration, to create an immersive world. They are also proud Maori Artists, who draw strength from their cultural heritage.
Rebel and Omer formed Vallkyrie in their early years, jamming in bus stops, they have successfully written over 50 original songs. Now in 2017 and with the addition of Brandon Haru, they are putting together a killer debut album, due out in late 2017, from many years of songwriting.
PREVIOUS EVENTS/GIGS - Support for Safia, Battle of the Bands 2015 (Best Vocalist and the Demon Energy Award). George in the Park, Cassette Nine, Portland Public House and The Kings Arms.


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The Democratic Alliance shadow minister of police, Diane Kohler Barnard, has been removed from her position, the official opposition party announced on Saturday.
Kohler Barnard has been moved to shadow deputy minister of public works in a reshuffle that saw several big names moving within the party.
Speaking to News24, acting spokesperson for DA leader Musi Maimane, Graham Charters, said while the move was part of the party’s “strategic alignment” for the upcoming elections, the announcement came early.
Kohler Barnard will be replaced by Zakhele Mbhele as the party’s shadow minister of police. Marius Redelinghuys will take up a position as his deputy.
Other big changes included Gavin Davis as the party’s new shadow minister of basic education. Phumzile van Damme takes over the communications portfolio.
Thomas Hadebe becomes shadow minister of environmental affairs‚ Natasha Mazzone has been named as shadow minister of public enterprises‚ and Erik Marais as shadow minister in the presidency.
Annette Lovemore assumes the role of shadow minister of public service and administration while Patricia Kopane is the new shadow minister of public works.
Bridget Masango the new shadow minister of social development.
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90'+7' Match ends, Crotone 1, Carpi 1.
90'+7' Second Half ends, Crotone 1, Carpi 1.
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The cruise industry is arguably the last bastion of what some consider the "old model" of travel distribution.
It relies heavily on intermediaries to sell trips, arrange itineraries and organize excursions on behalf of the giant cruise lines.
This is, in part, due to the ticket price of a trip and the complexity of a typical journey, with multiple stops and other requirements that arguably do not lend themselves to being booked online.
Operators are selling more of their products direct via the web but the mainstay of their distribution strategy is through the experience and knowledge bases of travel agents.
This is not to say that the status quo will remain in place forever - but it's a process that works for the operators and, perhaps most importantly, the passengers.
Seamus Conlon, CEO of Cruise.co.uk, joined us at Phocuswright Europe 2018 to discuss these issues and other elements of the hugely complex world of cruise operating.


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Because Lotte's looks so great, I gave the avocado plant another try this week.
A lot of blood oranges and the biggest grapefruits I have ever bought.
Everything is blooming, so beautiful! Especially the cherry flowers!
Second round for the little greenhouse, hopefully as sucessful as the first!
Bunnies enjoyed their first garden run!
Nice deserts and ice cream.
First walk without socks in my summer shoes.
And yesterday there was barbecue for dinner, yummy!
Such a nice photos! Your pets look so sweet.
Sounds like a wonderful time! I would love the have your desert now, it looks so delicious! I am jealous of your blooming trees, here nothing is blooming still. Lovely greetings!
that juice looks soooo good! very nice series. i wish it was spring here. we still have snow!


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Limnaria Gardens is a well-sought after holiday destination, situated in beautiful landscaped gardens and within easy walking distance of the bustling town of Paphos with its numerous restaurants, shops and bars.
It is 100 meters from a sandy beach and a pleasant sea-front stroll to the area’s harbour with its ancient, historical, medieval castle.
The complex boasts 2 swimming pools with Jacuzzi’s and a children’s splash pool.


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In this morning’s media roundup, RegionalCare Hospital Partners Inc., a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus, agreed to be acquired by Apollo Global Management.
Also, McCarthy Capital has rounded up at least $213 million so far for its sixth lower midmarket fund; the amount raised so far puts Fund VI ahead of the roughly $158 million that the firm collected for McCarthy Capital Fund V LP in 2011. And Alphaeon Corp., backed by health care-focused growth equity firm Strathspey Crown Holdings, plans to acquire Integrity Digital Solutions LLC, an eye care-focused electronic medical records business.

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Go big or go home. I typically use 2 tablespoons per cup. Weak coffee is more likely to be bitter.
Is there some truth here? Why would weak coffee be more bitter?
It's not so much that weak coffee is bitter, as that over-extracted coffee is bitter. If you want it strong but don't use enough ground coffee, you can get more flavour by leaving the water on the grounds for longer. But then the bitter flavours come out. The opposite is espresso; a decent espresso is of course strong but not at all bitter and extraction is quick.
Water temperature also plays a role in which components of the flavour are extracted, but I assume that's fixed.
Is weak in the sense that your dosage is weak, too little coffee grounds + lots of water = over extracted bitterness.


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To be the leading engaged university defined by its dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research and far-reaching community engagement.
To celebrate SFU’s 50th anniversary, we’re making a landmark commitment to become one of the world’s most engaged universities.
Our Power of Engagement campaign aims to generate $250 million for a series of inspiring initiatives in three strategic areas: engaging research, engaging students and engaging community. With your support, we’ll build our next 50 years on a strong foundation of dynamic engagement.
Creating new research chairs and professorships. Help us attract and support leading researchers who not only bring tremendous levels of expertise and knowledge to SFU, but have the ability to mentor students and lead multi-organization research networks that leverage the knowledge and strength available throughout our community.
Increasing undergraduate and graduate bursaries and scholarships. These help us attract and retain top students, reward academic excellence and ensure a mechatronic systems engineering education is accessible to all who qualify. We are seeking donors to fund awards in specific program areas as well as those wishing to create named awards.
Strengthening young people’s exposure to mechatronics systems engineering. This includes school outreach programs as well as university clubs and summer camps. Our Engaging the World endowment fund will also support students and faculty on volunteer programs in developing countries.
Help us enhance the educational experience in the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering. Annual giving can fund student scholarships and bursaries or enable us to upgrade research and teaching facilities.
Endowed gifts can also allow you to fund areas of the university to which you feel personally connected – and help provide a lasting financial legacy that delivers long-term support for our students and teaching programs.
Please consider making a meaningful gift to the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering. With careful planning and balancing tax considerations as well as personal priorities, you can make this gift now or in the future. Planned giving can include wills and bequests, public securities, life insurance and endowments.
We are always grateful to receive targeted equipment and supplies from our valued industry partners. These help enrich our research and teaching labs.
If there is a key area of research and development that is personally important to you, please contact us directly to discuss an ideal match.


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This charming Grade II maisonette is offered with a balcony overlooking a beautiful tree lined square. An ideal location to live close to Clifton Village, Clifton Triangle, the University and the City Centre. The interior offers seven double bedrooms, an open plan living, kitchen and dining area, and two shower facilities.
Victoria Square is a much sought after location in the centre of Clifton Village, within short walking distance of shops, restaurants and pubs its also walking distance from the Triangle and Whiteladies road.


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Cell phone pic of Little Motorboat in September 2007. I've removed several pictures of my kids from my phone, but not this one of the cat.I've always considered myself a dog person (that's the answer I give when Brenna forces me to take some magazine personality quiz anyway), although it's been a while since I've actually had a dog. It's something you just are. When you dye your hair red, it doesn't really make you a red head, it makes you a person with red hair. Ask anyone in AA, and no matter if it's been twenty minutes or twenty years since they last had a drink, they'll most likely tell you that they are an alcoholic. So I just want to be clear; I am a dog person -- or so I thought.
We've rented for several years, so we haven't been able to get a pet. At some point a couple years ago Brenna and the kids put the full-court-press on to get a cat. A cat! I don't have anything against cats in particular, I've just never seen any point in pretending to own one. It's like saying you own the sun. Sure you can see the sun, No self respecting dog would sleep in a Christmas tree -- pee on it maybe... there's no doubt it's there, but as soon as night comes it's going to disappear and when morning rolls back around it's going to be meowing wanting to be fed (I think I started talking about the cat in there somewhere.) On a scale of dogs (10) to fish (one on the pet scale -- they're no more pets than lamps or China sets -- they're ornaments) cats are somewhere above the fish. They get a couple points just for having fur.
Back to my family's scheme to get a cat. One day in September of 2007 our friend Paul called Brenna to tell her he'd, "found our cat." (I still don't remember losing one.) She was a skinny little black and white stray from his neighborhood that someone had found roaming a Home Depot parking lot and brought home with them. They said they didn't want to keep her so Paul took her in, and since he knew "we" (the we in quotes will refer to Brenna, Owen and Eleanor -- not Bob) were looking for a cat, would "we" like to meet her? I said no to Brenna who of course said yes to Paul and now "we" have a cat.
The kids thought long and hard about a name for her and decided on, Little Motorboat Redpath. This is the name we write on the paperwork for the frequent visits to the veterinarian. In the year-and-a-half since Little Motorboat has come to live with us, I've become a cat person -- or at least a Little Motorboat person. I'm still not a fan of other peoples cats and, I swear, I only watch the cat videos on YouTube because my kids make me. If I ever actually post one of my own, you'll know I've become the crazy cat guy.
Little Motorboat and EleanorSo, what becomes of Little Motorboat when we leave? We've had lots of discussions in our family about this sad topic. We've thought about traveling with her -- maybe even smuggling her from country to country with us, but we know that's not going to happen. Luckily, Paul reminded us that he never really gave her to us -- she was just a loanout, so she'll of course be going back to live with him. Now we just need to make sure he's set up with Skype and webcam so we can video chat with her. Maybe I'll post our conversations with the cat on YouTube.


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I refuse to make new years resolutions. I'm more of a "live in the now, always improve" type of person. But that mentality also led me to burn out suddenly and quickly by early December '17. One can only 'grow' and 'improve' so much before realizing it's a pleasant way to say we hustled a little too hard this year.
As I sat in a vegetative state on my couch watching a marathon of Magic School Bus, eating 3/4 of a pie (no exaggeration), battling a raging sore throat, and with several social engagements to get dressed for, I resolved myself to take up a resolution.
It must be stated that this goes against the very fiber of my being. But I know that my personal goal for this year is to be healthier as a person, and that it is not optional. I will stop staying up until 2am every night, tapping away at my keyboard. I will stop pretending that tea doesn't count as caffeine. I will call my mom more regularly. I will exfoliate once per week. I will use that Class Pass membership I signed up for in July.
The problem is that I don't know when these good habits died, but one day I woke up and they ceased to be part of my routine. In November I started getting terrible acid reflux that was causing me to choke in my sleep. At that point I knew I had to make a big change. Between working on my book, chugging away at EAF, planning my wedding, and working my day job, there was just too much on my mind. I was never relaxed and it was showing physically.
I was also in a foggy state mentally. My allergy anxiety was returning to its previous high, exacerbated by the many Christmas parties and events of the season. I wasn't feeling sharp, and I was completely overwhelmed.
By "getting healthy", I mean I have to start learning to relax again, and exercising beyond walking to and from the grocery store. I don't aspire to become a gym goer or a regular at spin class; I just aspire to feel good again mentally and physically.
Eating 3/4 of a pie while watching TV was the most relaxed I had been all year. With my manuscript and photography nearly finished, my wedding invites dispatched, and the social functions of the season behind me, I could feel myself exhale. I took a moment to think about what I want 2018 to look like, for me.
Do you believe in resolutions? What do you plan to do differently, if anything, in 2018?


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On this trip, I visited South Africa between 8-Sep-2017 and 21-Sep-2017 and I travelled with 1 other person.
The hotels were all very good, the people are lovely and so pleasant. Getting around was very easy.
We absolutely loved South Africa, there is so much to see and do. Cage diving with the sharks, whale watching and the safari where fun.
On this trip, I visited Tanzania between 15-Sep-2015 and 26-Sep-2015 and I travelled with 4 other people.
our trip surpassed all expectations. We were met at all airports by some lovely people.
We were comfortable and made to feel at home by everybody we met.


text: Urban Abbey is hosting a quiz night to raise money for the Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) on Thursday, January 26th. The quiz masters will be NAPs Student Ambassadors, a group of teens actively working in the community to educate adolescents on the topic of HIV and STI prevention. Cost is $3/person or $10 for a team of four. Prizes awarded to the top three winners. Free will donations accepted and encouraged on the night of the event.


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Over the last several years the number of CAD blogs, and blogs in general, have multiplied many times over. Back when there were only a handful of CAD sites worth visiting, it wasn’t too tough to manually visit each one on a periodic basis. These days that number has multiplied many times over, as there are a countless number of blogs worth visiting.
One challenge that comes from so many great sites is keeping up with them all. Most modern-day blogs out there have what is known as an RSS Feed. By subscribing to the RSS feeds of the sites your frequent, you can be notified as those sites are updated with new content. A program or utility known as a "Feed Reader" is actually what will notify you of a new post.
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the more you want to see.
Though the slope is steep, it is really worth it.
1.5 km from Zamami Port.


text: Refillable 350ml Reusable Collapsible Coffee Cup Made From Food Grade Silicon. Foldable Cup Suitable for Hot and Cold Drinks. White Plastic Ring Makes It Easy to Hold. Mug Folds to Make it’suitable as Travel Mug. Reduces Plastic Usage. Eco Friendly. Simple Folding Method. Pantone Matched from 500 Units. Size: 140 x 87 x 55mm. Available in Grey, Blue, Green, Purple & Pink. Minimum Quantity: 100.


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Bad Rabbits - "Doin' It"
Boston's funk/rock/R&B band Bad Rabbits are back with a third single called "Doin' It" from their upcoming American Love record. These guys have been killin' the music scene with their originality and style since 2009 when their EP Stick Up Kids exploded on to the scene. Everything from their catchy melodies, wild energy, and fun grooves, these guys have been on the verge of major stardom for a few years. Now, not only did they recently perform with 311, but now are going on tour with Kendrick Lamar and Steve Aoki for Karmaloop TV. That's pretty damn rad. Stream the third single below and check out the album when it is released May 14th.


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The Grocery Manager selects, prices and merchandises the grocery department to meet objectives for sales, margin, inventory turns and customer service. The grocery manager provides overall leadership to the grocery team.
Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned.
Lead and develop department clerks. Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution.
Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate and counsel staff in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
Achieve sales, margin, expenses, and labor targets.
Ensure that staff operates and sanitizes all equipment in a safe and proper manner.


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Sip on prosecco and enjoy some light canapes while meeting the dedicated wedding team on the day. Celbridge Manor wedding showcases are the perfect opportunity to see their ballroom, set in all its splendour as it would be for your wedding day. The wedding team will be delighted to give you a private tour of the manor and its beautiful grounds when you arrive to the venue.
The handpicked wedding experts and suppliers will be delighted to meet you and offer their advice for your special day. The hotel can cater for up to 300 guests and also have an exclusive one wedding per day policy ensuring that you are the focus on your big day.
From the moment you choose Celbridge Manor Hotel as your wedding venue you will have a dedicated professional co-ordinator from the events team to oversee every stage of your special day. Whether it’s a fairy-tale wedding or an intimate celebration of love, the wedding team will make it one to remember.
The hotel’s private grounds with extensive landscaped gardens, make this the perfect venue to have your photographs taken and their car park has ample spaces for all of your guests.
If you are unable to make Celbridge Manor Hotel’s next wedding showcase, don’t worry, they are happy to arrange a private tour for you both at a time that is convenient for you.

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Two days into the exit of group CEO and chairman Binny Bansal, at least 20 senior executives at Walmart-acquired Flipkart have reached out to headhunters to explore job opportunities, five leading recruitment companies told ET.
With the buzz around a probable merger of Jabong and Myntra with Flipkart doing the rounds, more senior executives are likely to look out, and many of them may find their way into other e-commerce firms, headhunters said.
“Integration has been long due for Flipkart. Also, with the change in management in any firm, there is bound to be movement, especially outbound, leading to more resignations,” said Sunil Goel, MD at Delhi-headquartered search firm Global Hunt, which has received at least 10 resumes from senior executives at Flipkart over the last couple of days.
Bengaluru-based The Head Hunters India confirmed at least half a dozen early conversations with Flipkart executives in the past two days. It expects the trend to pick up pace.
“There have been indications that Flipkart, Myntra and Jabong may merge and with this, we anticipate exits as there would be a duplication of profiles,” said Kris Lakshmikanth, CEO at The Head Hunters. “Also, we may see the exit of Ananth (Narayan, CEO at Myntra-Jabong) that may further trigger more exits,” he said.
So where will they go? Headhunters said senior exits at Flipkart may only help other e-commerce firms, especially the ones hiring at the moment such as OYO and Swiggy. “Many e-commerce companies are on the lookout for premium talent in case available,” said Pankaj Bansal, CEO at HR solutions firm PeopleStrong.
James Agrawal, managing director at Bengaluru-based recruitment firm BTI Consultants, said it is in conversations with a few Flipkart senior executives who are drawing fixed component of close to ?1 crore a year, “topped with at least 25% variables”.
Mumbai-based leadership talent search firm Hunt Partners also said it has been busy engaging executives from Flipkart looking for options. Some headhunters think some of the big exits would hurt Flipkart. “Binny will be missed for driving the business by Walmart,” Bansal of PeopleStrong said. “Though the organisation has matured, it will still require entrepreneurial rigour to compete with the Amazons of the world,” he said.
Uday Chawla, managing partner at Transearch India, said it’s only a matter of time before the exit of senior executives stopped.
“With every change in leadership at successful companies, exits follow,” he said. Flipkart is one of the most valuable unicorns in the country, employing over 30,000 people.
In May, US retailer Walmart bought 77% stake in Flipkart for $16 billion, valuing the country’s largest e-commerce company at $22 billion, in its biggest acquisition globally. Walmart also has a right to invest another $3 billion in the company at the same valuation within a year of completing the deal, as ET had reported earlier.


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In the meantime, let’s dig in to the Buffet! Filled with everything you need to have a fun, informative, and fancy (if you want) time!
Articles I read this week that I just had to share with you.
How would you rank your love of tacos? Mine is right up there with how much I love a great-fitting jacket or a new pair of shoes (which is a lot). It’s no surprise that some of this country’s best tacos are in LA. But did you know that those tacos are served in a parking lot of a tire shop and are insanely affordable? Seriously. Read more about that, here.
Let’s be real: adding an appropriate tip to your bill when dining out is not only courteous, but also, frankly, necessary. There’s a lot of chatter lately about tipping, including a “hack” video, and much discussion on why it’s necessary, no matter what.
This is such a great list of cookbooks! Jenny Rosenstrach shares a set of her favorite cookbooks that she turns to time and again; and have earned a permanent spot on her bookshelf. I was so excited to see one of my own favorites (Dinner by Melissa Clark) amidst her list.
Three recipes I’ve bookmarked and suggest you do as well!
Food doesn’t need to be complicated. I’m considering this Taleggio cheese sauce, with only two ingredients, to be part of an upcoming meal plan.
Quick, before brussels sprouts are totally not-seasonal, I’d like to make this Warm, Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Salad. Looks delicious to me!
While I haven’t gone too far into the cake world yet, I saw this Carrot Loaf Cake and was immediately drawn to it. Perhaps it should be next on my baking list - doesn’t it look yummy?!
Why not try one of these spots this weekend? Maybe we’ll see you there!
In the mood for an opulent night of seafood? Make your way to the beautiful bar, or make a reservation for a table, at the wonderful Ostra in the Back Bay of Boston. The atmosphere is sophisticated and chic, the food is just…amazing. And don’t miss the incredible decor - the sea is all around!
Fond memories abound when I talk about, or go to, Lone Star Taco Bar. Seth and I used to live in walking distance to this hip Allston spot which was both delicious and dangerous (we went several times each week). I can’t speak highly enough of their amazing tacos, carnitas is my favorite, or the friendly, upbeat staff that always make us feel welcome, even when we feel like the oldest couple at the bar.
This suburban restaurant opened fairly recently and I need to check it out! Have you been to Love at First Bite Thai Kitchen in Lexington yet? I know they offer gluten free food on the menu so I’m keeping it high on my list of places to go. We’re big fans of Thai cuisine!
Mollie’s Market is launching…so soon!
Can’t deny that this All-Clad French Skillet is my go-to for everyday eggs and so much more. It’s a staple item in our kitchen. Just remember to only use silicone or wooden spoons/spatulas in them - metal will damage the nonstick coating!
What I love about our Le Creuset Deluxe Round Trivet is that it is functional and fashionable. They’re perfect for keeping that hot pan of dinner on the table (when you’re ready for seconds) or sitting pretty when not in use.


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History: Originally populated by Native Americans, Oceanside became the site of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in 1798. Hearing through the grapevine that a railroad was on its way, shopkeeper Andrew Jackson Meyers got a homestead grant of 160-plus acres in the mid 1880s and subdivided the land into the community that would become the city. The railroads brought visitors and homebuyers. Piers were built, lost to storms and built again. World War II brought the construction of Camp Pendleton and an influx of military families that continues to this day. The Oceanside Small Craft Harbor was built in the 1960s, giving the city hundreds of boat slips and yet another way to live up to its nautical name.
How it got its name: Families living in the warm inland areas loved to take day trips to the “ocean side,” and the two words eventually merged. The city was incorporated in 1888.
Did you know? Singer/songwriter Jason Mraz owns an avocado farm near State route 76. He bought a home in the hills just outside Oceanside after his 2002 debut record, “Waiting for My Rocket to Come,” sold more than a million copies. Country singer Barbara Mandrell is a former Miss Oceanside.
Things to do: Tour Mission San Luis Rey and have an old-school picnic at Heritage Park. Check out the surf at Oceanside Pier and surf history at the California Surf Museum. Start working on your pirate costume for Oceanside Harbor Days, held every September at the Oceanside Harbor.


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Unidentified militants attacked a gendarmerie patrol on the Dori-Seytenga axis, some 10 km (6 mi) from Dori (Sahel region), at around 22:00 (local time) on Tuesday, December 4. The assailants reportedly also burned three vehicles in the attack. Further attacks by suspected jihadist militants are to be expected in northern Burkina Faso in the near term.
Due to the severe threats of terrorism and kidnapping, individuals present in Burkina Faso - including in the capital Ouagadougou - are strongly advised to be discreet regarding personal details, particularly information concerning nationality, employment, family, etc. Individuals are also advised to avoid public events and places frequented by Westerners, to remain vigilant at all times, and to report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities.


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They don’t care ...it’s another sale.
Sorry i was protecting the life's of my family who felt in danger.
That's all you need to say, "my families life was in danger."
I do not understand why the cars could not go into sleep mode if no button is pressed within say 2 minutes, that way when they are in your house it will not work and when you want to get into your car you just press the button.
The idea of walking up to your car and not having to press the button to open the car is a nice idea but rather have the inconvenience of pressing the button to get in if it means these idiots can not use there new toy to steal cars.
I have bought a couple of Faraday pouches which work great & I even use them when I am out & in a restaurant. In the house I use a biscuit tin as well as a pouch just in case of a failure, as has been mentioned. Oh yes & garaged as well.....paranoid or what!
Hopefully not a "sweat tin"!
I’ve got my keys in a biscuit tin! Will that be sufficient to block the thieves signal box?
Unread post by Champers » Sun Feb 03, 2019 6:54 pm - I've got mine in a biscuit tin !………. Well, that is better than a "Christmas Cake Tin" that used to have "Stollen Cake" in it, lol ..
Champers, biscuit tin will work.....to check keep the key in the tin & try and use the keyless entry. It works for me!
Just a thought, if you have 'In Control Protect' & the Phone App, does this not tell you where your car is parked, almost like a Tracker system to aid in recovering the car if it is stolen? If I am away anywhere, I can check my phone App & check that the vehicle is where I parked it.

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