Does your business have a strong moral compass?
Rarely do we see a business admit a mistake and make restitution, guided by a strong moral and commercial compass. However, doing so may be the key to attracting the most skilled jobseekers.
Amid all the daily news reports of businesses shirking their responsibilities, ignoring 'customer first' rhetoric and causing untold financial and personal stress to clients and staff, once in a while a business and its employees really stands out, and stands by its customers.
This was the case for me last month with insurance company CGU.
I received advice about not spending an extra sizeable outlay for a situation. A week later, I called to ask the specifics of my issue and was told I was given incorrect information, which meant I would be up for that extra sizeable outlay.
Naturally I was not happy, as the circumstances were quite stressful. In the majority of cases, businesses will stick their head in the sand, refuse to make good, and give an insincere 'Sorry you were given the wrong advice but we cannot do anything' through gritted teeth.
On this day, however, I struck moral and commercial gold. The customer service employee took a higher stance, went to his manager and they both took the time to listen to the original call and responded with 'We WILL stand by what you were told and we are so sorry for the trouble'. This cost them $2,000 but they honoured their original advice and they could have easily not done so. Bravo!
As a result, they now have a raving fan who cannot stop sharing the story. What awesome PR was created by their moral and commercial compass. Was it the specific managers I had on the day who did what they did?
On reflection, I think most managers don't have the courage to stand by their customers and staff. Fear and the unwillingness to admit they made a mistake and offer restitution are often the key reasons.
Humanising workplaces and customer service starts with building a culture of an easy willingness to accept that mistakes can and do happen, but it's how they are handled that matters more.
We all know the power of PR and customer referrals to build businesses, but what impact does doing the right thing, admitting mistakes and honouring advice have on hiring and recruitment? A great deal.
Hiring companies, HR managers and recruiters must think of every candidate as a 'customer' first and foremost, and from that platform be willing to say 'I'm sorry, I made a mistake. The job is no longer available', 'I'm sorry we didn't treat you well in this process', 'I'm sorry we advised you incorrectly about the salary but we will honour what we said', 'I'm sorry, I shouldn't have sent your CV without your permission', 'I'm sorry I didn't do a thorough reference check'. The list is long and needs those 'ah-ha!' reflections to check in and change.
If businesses are truly serious about attracting great new staff and building their brand as an employer of choice, they must stamp out back-pedalling, covering up their hiring mistakes, and misinformation, and instead be human.
The benefits are enormous: candidates will become raving fans, refer others to the recruiter or hiring company and be more likely to refer and buy from you.
Sue Parker is the founder of recruitment services business DARE Group.


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Keytel International is a specialist hotel representative established in 1979. We are not a travel agency, nor a tour operator. Originally the UK branch of Keytel SA based in Barcelona, we subsequently became an independent company while continuing to maintain a close association with Keytel SA.
Keytel International was appointed the official UK agent for the Paradors of Spain in 1981, the Pousadas of Portugal in 1995 and Les Collectionneurs in 1997.
Over more than a quarter of a century we have established a strong reputation for personal service and competitive prices, whilst offering a very high standard of characterful and often remarkable hotels across Europe.
Our multilingual reservations team have extensive knowledge of most of the destinations we offer and are only too happy to offer advice, suggestions and recommendations to suit your personal requirements. Our online reservations systems give us access to live availability even during the busiest of dates, with unbeatable prices for over 2,000 hotels throughout Europe and beyond.


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He's keyed the Harnett County school to its best season since opening in the 2004-05 season, complete with its first conference championship and a Tuesday night home game against Wake Forest to start the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A playoffs.
"I was just training in the gym all summer," Richmond said. "I just stuck to it, now things are working for the better."
Richmond is averaging 22.5 points per game for the 19-5 Jaguars. He's been held to less than 20 as many times (seven) as he's scored 25 or more. But despite his scoring prowess, he's not a high-volume shooter, he's just accurate: 64 percent from the field (79 percent of his 2-point shots and 43 percent from 3).
No one could've seen this coming – or Overhills' rise from barely making the playoffs to being one of the top seeds – except maybe the 6-2 point guard himself.
"Not a lot of people had faith in us," Richmond said. "They thought we were going to be a bust, but we proved them wrong."
Linebacker Devon Grant ends his prep career undefeated
On 18th birthday, Tarboro's Keon Caudle closes out prep career with MVP performance
Keon Caudle led Tarboro to consecutive 1AA football state championships. In Wednesday's NCAA East-West All-Star Game, he showed the entire state he is one of the best running backs in North Carolina.
After two decades at Broughton, Jeff Ferrell tries to figure out what's next

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When it was announced at E3 this past year, fans of The Witcher 3 were no doubt pleased to hear that CD Projekt Red was working on a standalone GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. The company announced that the GWENT Closed Beta would commence in September, and urged interested players to sign up for the Closed Beta on the GWENT website.
What do you think about the delay for the GWENT Closed Beta? Are you still looking forward to it? Let us know in the comments below, or on Google+, Twitter, or Facebook.


5Ds or 5Ds R – worth the extra cost? A very quick comparison of an identical shot with the Canon EOS 5Ds and 5Ds R shows differences - are they worth the extra you have to pay?
Review: Benro GD3WH geared head Review of the Benro GD3WH geared tripod head. Three axis geared adjustment with up to 6kg of camera gear supported. Arca Swiss style adapter plate for quick release. Head weighs under 2 pounds in weight.
Interview with Venus Optics An interview with Venus Optics, the Chinese maker of the Laowa brand of lenses. Keith Cooper talks with lens designer Mr. Dayong Li about the company philosophy and the optical products they design and make.
Luminar 2018 Jupiter review update Luminar 2018 Jupiter update. Skylum updates Luminar photo editing software. Adds much faster processing, batch processing and camera and lens profiles. Looking at how things have improved in this new version.


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The school or teacher only uses a whiteboard.
So, let's continue with the second posts about the use of whiteboards versus PowerPoint. In the previous post I talked about the three advantages of Powerpoint. The advantages are so incredibly obvious that every teacher should be using powerpoint. But so many teachers prefer to 'talk and chalk'. Huh? What's going on?!!!!
1. using PowerPoint takes equipment, and many teachers don't want to pay for it. A whiteboard costs almost nothing.
2. preparing PowerPoint programs takes careful work and much time, and many teachers don't want to do this. They are lazy.
3. the whole approach needs thinking and skill, and many teachers don't have these, or are not prepared to use them.
4. the teacher has no method or approach, no plan or procedure, and thus doesn't need any preparation or equipment or anything at all. For example, they just hand out material downloaded from the Internet, and get you to copy it again and again in class.
So, if a teacher doesn't use a projector and PowerPoint, you have to wonder whether one, two, three, or all of these (1), (2), (3), or (4) points applies to them.
Well, the proponents of whiteboard-use would immediately get angry at all this. I wonder what they would say? How would they 'defend' their use of a whiteboard? Hmmm. I can only think of one thing.
The Efficient and Modern 'Powerpoint' Teacher.
4. in the next lesson, present the answer.
And, as an added advantage, you now have that Powerpoint program as a resource for that future question.
Okay, let's move on. The next post (and last of the 'whiteboard/powerpoint' posts) will draw some conclusions about the 'powerpoint' teachers, and sum up this issue.


"X" marks the spot with this 1956 architectural home located at Thunderbird North in Rancho Mirage. The "X" is similar to the layout of the property when seen from the aerial views and purported to be a Wexler at the Thunderbird North enclave of 10 homes on 7 acres of land. Post and beam construction, tongue and groove ceilings and extensive use of clerestory windows perpetuate the Wexler theory. Polished and scored concrete floors and multiple vignettes for gathering make the true sense of indoor/outdoor living a reality. The expanded living area features the original copper clad and slump stone fireplace as the the center of the living space. 2016 saw the addition of the pool/spa also with firepit and another added last year. Master bedroom and updated master bath plus two additional guest suites with some restored mid century charm add to this gem. The galley style kitchen was opened up with breakfast bar and intimate dining area. Truly a must see for architectural aficionados.


In January of this year, car owner Randall Hill of Hill Motorsports was in my home asking for prayer for a rival driver, the Bad Boy of Dalton, Craig Reece. In mid-July Craig found new life in Christ and came walking into the church I serve. After the service two of the great teams in dirt track racing stood together in reconciliation through the power of the gospel. A few weeks later these men allowed me to interview them about their story. I could not have preached a better sermon about the power of sharing your story than these men demonstrated that day. If you are a racing fan, this is an interview you will not want to miss. If you are a Christian, this is a powerful demonstration of the importance of sharing your story. You may not know a lot of theology, but you know what Christ has done for you. Share your story, people are dying to know.
Rival Racers Share Their Story from Brian Branam on Vimeo.


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When Buzz Williams took over the Virginia Tech basketball program after the 2013-14 season, making the NCAA Tournament even once seemed like a long ways away let alone three-straight years. Seeing Virginia Tech make a Sweet 16 seemed impossible for a program that barely any fans even knew made an Elite 8 run in 1967.
However, those seemingly impossible dreams are now the reality after a second half comeback against Liberty sent the Hokies onward to the next round for the first time in the modern bracketing era of the NCAA Tournament.
Virginia Tech defeated Liberty 67-58 Sunday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to advance to their first Sweet 16 since 1967. Kerry Blackshear led the way for VT with 19 points and 9 rebounds while Justin Robinson had 13 points and 4 assists, Ahmed Hill added 14 points including a trio of threes, and Ty Outlaw had a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double.
Unsurprisingly, the joy and excitement from reaching a historic milestone for the program wasn't overlooked by Blackshear or any of the Hokies.
At the beginning of the game, the Hokies looked to be a bit lethargic. They were able to knock down just four shots from the field for the first 11:52 of game time, and they missed their first 4 attempts from beyond the arc. That allowed Liberty to get out to a 15-12 lead.
To make matters worse for Virginia Tech, Liberty started heating up quickly from three-point land. Freshman Darius McGhee hit three triples in a span of just three minutes to help Liberty stretch their lead to 8 at 26-18. That forced the Buzz Williams to take a timeout.
The Hokies went on an 8-0 run out of that timeout to tie the game at 26 and seemingly seize some momentum. Instead, Liberty converted a three point play and then knocked down a triple on the next two possessions to stretch the lead again.
Virginia Tech did run a great play that got Ahmed Hill wide open from three on the last possession of the half, and he hit the open look. The Hokies went to the locker room trailing by just 3, which seemed to be a blessing considering how poorly they had played for much of the half.
To open the second half, it was apparent that the Hokies had made adjustments. Virginia Tech scored on three straight possessions, and they didn't allow Liberty to score for almost three minutes.
However, Liberty stormed right back with a 7-0 run to regain the lead at 41-36. For a while, it was punch, counter-punch between the two teams.
Finally, the Hokies offense started to wake up. A three pointer from Ahmed Hill and a layup from Justin Robinson gave the Hokies an 8-point lead with 10:21 to go, their largest of the game so far.
After that point, the teams traded baskets for most of the rest of the game. Liberty did cut its deficit to 3 at one point, but they never got any closer than that.
Justin Robinson had two highlight plays down the stretch for the Hokies. First, with 6:42 to go, he faked a pass to the outside, drew two defenders, and stepped into the lane for the scoop and score. Then, a few minutes later, he hit a pull up jumper from the free throw line to stretch the lead to 7 with 1:59 to go.
Liberty tried to foul a couple of times to extend the game, but Kerry Blackshear and Ty Outlaw both hit their free throws down the stretch. In the end, the Hokies beat the Flames 67-58.
With this win, Virginia Tech will advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time in over 50 years as a program, which is something neither coach Williams nor the players are taking lightly.
For Ahmed Hill, he just wants to prolong this fairytale senior season for as long as possible.
One area that was a big turning point for the Hokies in this game was defense, particularly in the form of steals. Virginia Tech had 10 steals in the game, compared to just 2 for Liberty. That allowed the Hokies to have more possessions and take 10 more total shots than the Flames, which is a big reason they were able to pull away, especially with VT's defense tightening even more in the 2nd half and Liberty's shooters going cold.
Next up, Virginia Tech will be matched up with Duke in the Sweet 16 on Friday night. The game will be at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, and tip is set for approximately 9:39 pm.


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Q: Convert string to dictionary where keys are not strings I am parsing an html file an I end up with something that almost looks like a python dictionary... except for the keys not being strings. Because of this I cannot use ast.literal_eval() or json.loads().
The string looks like this:
x = '{name:'Berlin, Germany', daypart:'night', href:'/en/de/berlin/10178/weather-forecast/178087', icon:'http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2010/images/icons-numbered/33-m.png', bg:'cl', temp:'22',  realfeel:'22',  text:'Clear'}'

I want to convert this into a python dictionary where the keys are also strings. I think this need some good ol' regex but I don't know how to do it.

A: Maybe you can follow @Zero Piraeus' suggestion from a similar question and use a YAML parser like PyYAML to read your string and then convert the result to a dictionary.

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Android News / Smartphone Comparisons / Phone Comparisons: LG V30 vs HTC U11
Phone Comparisons: LG V30 vs HTC U11
By Cory McNutt
Do we have a good one for you today – the LG V30 battles it out with the HTC U11 – which one will win this comparison of specifications. The HTC U11 was release in June while the LG V30 enjoyed a September release date. The devices are both beautiful, but in their own way. The LG V30 looks more modern with its small bezels and larger display, while the HTC U11 looks a little dated in the front with its large bezels – but turn it over, and it will dazzle you with its brilliant looking glass back. Both devices pack many features and only you can decide which one is for you. Another consideration for some may be the price – the LG V30 is close to $200 more than the HTC U11. Should the LG V30 command that much more in price? Let's take a look to see just what these two handsets have in common and then we will take a closer look at each one of them.
These two devices, so different in looks, do have a few things in common. For starters, they both give us a QHD display and they both use Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. The LG V30 and HTC U11 both use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and an Adreno 540 GPU for superior graphics. Both offer a base of 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable memory. Both have excellent camera areas, although the LG V30 uses a dual camera setup to the single camera on the HTC U11. They both have a large non-removable battery with Quick Charge 3.0. Their physical dimensions are almost identical, although the HTC U11 weighs 11 grams more than the LG V30. Both have Bluetooth (v5.0 in the V30 and v4.2 in the U11), a USB 3.1 Type-C port, Hi-Res audio, dust and water resistant (IP68 on the V30 and IP67 on the U11), Google Assistant, and a fingerprint sensor.
Please take a careful look at the detailed specifications comparison chart below and here you will see just how these two great Android devices stack up against each another. After that, we will look at each handset in more detail and point out some of its pros and cons. From all of this information, we will try to determine the winner based on specs and execution of design and functions.
Many users will never buy an LG smartphone, but you have to tip your hat to them when it comes to innovative ideas and taking chances. Remember the LG G5 modular smartphone – while it was certainly not a commercial success, it was innovative. LG was one of the first to use dual cameras and four DACs for superior mobile sound. LG was not afraid to make a major design change with the new LG V30 by switching to an all-glass body. Many were upset about losing the removable battery, but in return for that lose, LG added an IP68 certification and included wireless charging. LG quickly moved forward by tossing aside its old 16:9 LCD display technology for an 18:9 OLED display. This allows the V30 to have a larger display but a smaller footprint than the V20 (and the HTC U11) and allows for two square multitasking windows. LG included the newest Snapdragon 835/Adreno 540 GPU and expandable storage. Their biggest miss on the LG V30 is the lack of stereo speakers.
LG Display is quite familiar with OLED displays, as it has manufactured them for years to sell to other manufacturers and for use on their TVs. However, this is the first time LG has used them on their own flagship device – oh, LG used an OLED display on its somewhat flexible G Flex device, but it was more of an experiment that never took off. The LG V30 now packs a 6-inch QHD P-OLED (18:9 ratio) display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 that results in 538 pixels-per-inch (PPI). LG has crowned its new display 'FullVision' – as opposed to Samsung's Infinity Display – and includes support for both Dolby Vision and HDR 10. The LG V20 used a fixed secondary display, but the LG V30 uses a 'floating bar' that can be moved or swept completely out of the way. The LG V30 uses a Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor with a quad-core clocked at 1.9GHz and another quad-core clocked at 2.45GHz. Added to this mix is the Adreno 540 GPU for stunning graphics. The V30 has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable memory.
The dual camera trend started with LG's 'V' series and that feature continues on the V30 model – with subtle improvements. The main camera sports a 16-megapixel sensor, OIS, laser autofocus and PDAF, a dual-tone LED flash, and a large f/1.6 aperture to help when taking a low-light shot. The secondary camera will take your wide-angle photos and lacks many of the specs of the primary camera. It sports a 13-megapixel sensor with a wide 120-degree field and a slightly smaller aperture of f/1.9. The front-facing camera (FFC) is the same 5-megapixel unit used on the LG V20 but it now includes facial recognition. A 3,300mAh non-removable battery powers the device and offers Quick Charge 3.0 as well as wireless charging.
LG made the move to a glass back on the V30, forcing LG to opt for a non-removable battery. This move allowed LG to offer an IP68 certification and add wireless charging. Surprisingly, the V30 is able to retain its MIL-STD-810G certification even with a glass back. Besides good photos, the LG V30 is designed for awesome audio and it continues to use four DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters), an EQ with left/right balance controls, and B&O Play certifications. These components offer great sound through headphones but why didn't LG include dual stereo speakers? Improvements in the 'V' series include adding a larger display, giving it an 18:9 ratio, and switching to the P-OLED technology. The camera area improves all around and now adds facial recognition to go along with the V30's voice recognition. The non-removable battery has a 3,300mAh capacity and will easily make it through a day on a single charge. The device measures 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.4mm and weighs in at 158 grams. The V30 comes in your choice of Cloud Silver or Moroccan Blue and ships with Android 7.1.2. The LG V30 will cost you approximately $840 outright.
HTC made some great devices when Android was getting its footing, but in recent years, they have never been able to capture that magic again. Their devices were sharp looking, but they always lacked the top specs in technology when compared to other flagships. They watched Samsung rise to the number one spot, with LG trailing behind. HTC released their HTC U11 back in June and it has received some good reviews. The main complaints are the large bezels on the front, no 3.5mm headphone jack, and its lack of two front-facing speakers. It is a beautiful device with the shiniest glass back you will ever see – both a blessing in looks and a curse when it comes to fingerprints. The inside is full of the best technology, includes a great camera, and Edge Sense is very functional. HTC kept the old 16:9 display ratio. Does the HTC U11 have what it takes to go against the LG V30 – let's take a look.
The HTC U11 uses a QHD resolution, but still uses the LCD technology. It sports a 5.5-inch Super LCD5 display, a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and a pixel density of 534 PPI. HTC still uses a 16:9 display ratio rather than jumping on board with the other flagships that started using a ratio of 18:9. HTC did not include any kind of display notification to help save battery life and make it more convenient for users. HTC uses Gorilla Glass 5 to protect the screen of the U11. HTC, like LG, included the most powerful and up-to-date processor available when the device was released – the Snapdragon 835 octa-core with a quad-core clocked at 1.9GHz and another quad-core clocked at 2.45GHz. The Adreno 540 GPU is onboard for outstanding graphics. The HTC U11 comes with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB of expandable internal memory via a microSD card slot.
More is always better, right. When it comes to a single camera vs a dual camera – both Google and HTC are bucking the trend and sticking with a single lens format. While the single lens Pixel 2 has the highest rated camera, the second camera can help add to your photography experience. The HTC U11 sports a 12-megapixel sensor along with HTC's proprietary UltraPixel 3 technology. The main camera uses a large f/1.7 aperture, OIS, PDAF, and a dual-tone flash. The FFC sports a huge 16-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/2.0 to handle selfies and video chatting. A 3,000mAh battery powers the device and offers Quick Charge 3.0 – and even though it has a glass back, wireless charging was not included.
The U11 is probably HTC's best device to date. While the glass backing is beautifully bright and curved for a good grip, it is also a fingerprint magnet. HTC pioneered Hi-Res audio and dual speakers with their BoomSound. The HTC U11 does have stereo speakers, though the U11 uses the earpiece for one speaker and the other is on the bottom edge of the device. This lacks somewhat as a full-frontal placement, but they get the job done. HTC only went for the IP67 rating, and dropped the 3.5mm headphone jack – but they provide a dongle to convert the Type-C port to a headphone jack and include a great pair of USonic headphones to soften the blow. The Edge Sense is a very productive solution that is actually not a party trick, but has real function. HTC uses a lite touch on its overlay so will almost be getting a pure Android experience. The HTC U11 measures 153.9 x 75.9 x 7.9mm and weighs in at 169 grams. It is available in Amazing Silver, Sapphire Blue, Brilliant Black, Ice White, and Solar Red. The U11 will cost about $650 with 64GB of RAM and is available unlocked from the Amazon, Best Buy, and Sprint who will allow you to purchase it on a monthly payment plan.
I know that the LG V30 is more expensive – although there are always deals going on – but I must pick it as the winner of this comparison. It has a larger display that uses OLED technology, and has a secondary display for notifications. It has a dual camera setup that allows you to be a more creative photographer and a larger battery that has wireless charging. Even though the display is one-half inch bigger, the LG V30 is actually smaller than the HTC U11. The V30 has the newest Bluetooth 5.0, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, better audio circuitry, it includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, offers voice and facial recognition, has better water resistance, and carries a MIL-STD-810G certification. The LG V30 is also available from all major US carriers.
This not to say that the HTC U11 is not a great device – it is – however, it looks dated, still uses the 16:9 ratio display, and you can get a 6GB/128GB model, but with expandable memory, is it worth spending the extra money. It has a well-respected single camera and a huge 16-megapixel FFC for selfies and video chatting. It sports a smaller battery and offers no wireless charging. It uses the older 4.2 Bluetooth, only has an IP67 rating, and no 3.5mm headphone jack. Edge Sense is a great feature as are the stereo speakers, but it is only being sold by Sprint – it is unlocked and can be used on other carriers, but Sprint is the only place you can make payments.
Buy the LG V30 (T-Mobile) Buy The HTC U11
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NIKOLAUS v. HOWE
District Court of Appeal, Fourth District, California.
NIKOLAUS v. HOWE et al.
Civ. 4738.
Andrew J. Copp, Jr., and H. Dexter McKay, Los Angeles, for appellants. Willis Smith, Bishop, for respondent.
Plaintiff brought this action to recover for services rendered to defendants in hauling tungsten ore from Fallon, Nevada, to Bishop, California. His original complaint stated a cause of action on a book account and at the conclusion of the presentation of plaintiff's evidence, he was permitted to file an amended complaint to conform to the proof. In the second cause of action therein it was alleged that the defendants were copartners engaged in the business of mining under the firm name and style of Red Top and Red Ant Mining Company, a copartnership; that between January 4 and February 13, 1952, the defendants and each of them became indebted to plaintiff in the sum of $3,281.51 for services rendered to said defendants, at their special instance and request, for the hauling of ores and materials; that defendants promised to pay plaintiff said sum and that it has not been paid. The trial court rendered judgment against the three named defendants and defendants Burney and Moreno appeal.
On or about November 26, 1951, defendant Howe, who was the sole owner of a contract for the purchase of six mining claims in Nevada, entered into three written agreements with defendants Burney and Moreno in which Howe agreed to advance $6,500 Burney $5,800 and Moreno $2,000 all to be used in enabling Howe to complete the payments under his contract for the purchase of said claims, for which advances Howe was to receive 45% interest, Burney a 40% interest and Moreno a 15% interest in the ownership of said mining claims and purchase contract. The parties agreed to enter into a partnership agreement covering the percentages to each. One of the agreements was in the form of a certificate of limited copartnership agreement prepared in accordance with the provisions of section 15502 of the Corporations Code. This instrument was not filed and recorded because defendants Burney and Moreno refused to acknowledge it before a notary public. The transfers of interest in the purchase contract and in the mining claims were never consummated.
Defendant Howe testified that he first talked with plaintiff about hauling ore on December 28, 1951; that 'I told him that myself and Mr. Ernest Moreno and Mrs. Burney were associated in a mine over east of Fallon, Nevada; that we had some ore on the dump and that we wanted to haul that ore and wondered if he would be interested in hauling and he said he would.' I said 'Now as to the grade of the ore, I have an engineer out in the car here and I also have one of my associates and you can go out and see them and talk to them.' He said 'All right, we will go out and talk to them;' that he then introduced plaintiff to defendant Moreno and the engineer, Mr. Rhodimer; that he told Moreno that plaintiff had agreed to haul the ore for $12 per ton; that later the same day after he had gone to Bishop with Moreno, another conversation was had with plaintiff at which defendant Moreno was present; that he there told Mr. Nickolaus that Mr. Brown had agreed to mill the ore and that the deal they had made for hauling it was satisfactory to them and that the deal was on; that Moreno was 'in accord with the whole thing'; that all that was said at this conversation as to the payment for plaintiff's services was that he might have to wait for his money for a period of time while they were selling the ore; that he had a conversation with Moreno on January 4, 1953, in which Moreno stated that he had called plaintiff and that a truck would be there the following morning; that up to that time plaintiff had not hauled any ore; that he telephoned Mrs. Burney on December 28, 1951, and told her that they had a hauler and that 'he would haul it for $12.00 a ton and she said that was fine'; that on November 28, 1951, he had a conversation with Mrs. Burney in which he told her that they would have to have a hauler to haul the ore; that he had previously talked to her about entering into the mining business; that they entered into a joint venture and that they were engaged in business together on December 28, 1951; that thereafter they talked about hauling the ore several times; that he did not work in the mine but that Moreno was in charge and Mrs. Burney was jointly interested with them; that 'she okeyed a 100% Mr. Moreno having charge of the hauling of the ore.'
Plaintiff testified that on December 28, 1951, Howe told him that he represented Mrs. Burney and Mr. Moreno; that he was then introduced to Moreno and that Howe told Moreno that he (plaintiff) was willing to haul the ore for $12 per ton; that Moreno told plaintiff what would constitute the loading and what would be required; that Howe stated that he had contacted the milling corporation and that they were willing to run the ore and take the milling charges out of it; that he then asked if plaintiff would be willing to do that; that plaintiff said he would if there would not be too much delay and that it would be agreeable provided he did not have to wait too long for his money; that he had to be assured of payment; that nothing was said to the effect that if the proceeds were not sufficient he would not be paid.
Bernice Morris, plaintiff's bookkeeper, testified as to the various entries in the account which was kept for 'Frank Howe Associates' and which showed the deliveries of the ore involved, the price charged, and the amount due plaintiff. She stated that Moreno was introduced to her as an associate of Howe and that Moreno 'acknowledged it'; that Moreno made the loading arrangements; that she called the owner of the mine in Nevada and found that a substantial payment had been made on the property by Frank Howe and Mrs. Burney and was informed that they were a partnership; that they were buying the mine and had 'made enough of a payment that they should be responsible'; that she made this investigation before they started to haul the ore.
Defendant Olive Burney testified that on November 26, 1951, she invested $5,800 in the mining enterprise and carried on her negotiations with defendant Howe; that she found out that ore was being hauled on or about January 6, 1952, but did not find out that plaintiff was hauling it until January 23, 1952; that some time in November, 1951, she went with Howe to Fallon, Nevada, to get a hauler and on other trips discussed haulers with Howe; that in February, 1952, she called the mill manager and told him that she was supposed to have 40% of the proceeds of the ore from the mine; that she first deposited money in the mining venture on November 26, 1951, and that she paid the money to develop the mine and get it started.
Defendant Moreno testified that he was a miner; that on or about December 28, 1951, he was introduced to plaintiff; that he helped the loader pick up the ore and put it in the trucks and worked at the mine approximately 21 days; that Mrs. Burney was present when he was instructed by Howe to go up to the mine and work.
The trial court found that the allegations in plaintiff's second cause of action were true and that defendants became indebted to plaintiff in the sum claimed for services rendered to defendants at their special instance and request; that they promised to pay the same and that no part of it had been paid. The evidence is sufficient to support these findings.
Where, as here, we are confronted with the question of the sufficiency of the evidence our only duty is to determine whether there is any substantial evidence, contradicted or uncontradicted to support the findings and judgment. Anglin v. Conway, 41 Cal.2d 683, 263 P.2d 1. Defendant Howe acted with implied authority of defendants Burney and Moreno to bind them with the obligations of the hauling contract. It clearly appears that plaintiff was employed by defendant Howe as representing the remaining defendants; that they knew of his employment and knew that he was hauling the ore; that defendant Olive Burney, when informed by Howe that he had a hauler who would haul the ore for $12 per ton, said 'That was fine'; that defendant Moreno actually directed the loading operations, defendants accepted the benefit of plaintiff's services and are obligated to pay for them. 6 Cal.Jur. 23. The defendants were engaged jointly in mining the premises involved. The employer-employee relationship between defendants and plaintiff was established irrespective of whether a partnership existed as between the defendants, and since we have reached this conclusion, it is not necessary to determine the question of the sufficiency of the evidence to support the trial court's finding that the defendants were copartners.
Defendants argue that Howe's promise to pay hauling charges was subject to a condition that they be paid out of proceeds derived from the milling of the ore hauled. However, there was no agreement that plaintiff would not be paid unless the proceeds from the ore were sufficient for that purpose. Plaintiff informed Howe when asked if he would be willing to take his charges out of the ore that it would be agreeable if there would not be too much delay and stated that he had to be assured of payment. As was said in Bartholomae Oil Corp. v. Oregon Oil, etc., Co., 106 Cal.App. 57, 64, 288 P. 814, 817:
'When the consideration for labor or materials is definite and certain, but the time for the payment thereof is uncertain or dependent upon the happening of an event which fails through no fault of the contractor, the consideration does not fail, but becomes due within a reasonable time. 21 R.C.L. 11, § 5; Rosenheim v. Howze, 179 Cal. 309, 176 P. 456; Wallace v. Carlin, 92 Cal.App. 31, 267 P. 596.'
MUSSELL, Justice.
BARNARD, P. J., and GRIFFIN, J., concur.


Who loves to save money? I know I do. I also love making my own beauty products which can be somewhat complicated but there is nothing easier than making your own DIY Foaming Soap with this simple recipe. Rather than spending $4 or $5 for each bottle of soap at the grocery store, this basic recipe costs as little as 15 cents per bottle.
The really cool thing is that you can personalize the scent and color your foam soap to match your mood or decor of your bathroom. Feeling floral? Add rose water or lavender oil for a fresh spring scent. In the fall, you may want to try a heavier, musky scented soap such as sandalwood or eucalyptus. To change the color, simply add a few drops of soap making dyes. (I don't recommend food dyes as they may stain your towels).
Did you see my other beauty recipes?
For a large dispenser like mine, place 3 Tablespoons of liquid soap in the dispenser. Fill with very warm water and gently shake to dissolve the soap. Add a few drops of soap color and essential oil, if using.
Hint: Always fill your bottle with the warm water before adding the soap. If you add the soap first, it will foam up as you add the water.
Save even more money on your soap: I bought my foaming soap bottle at Dollar Tree for duh … a dollar. That bottle has lasted for at least six months now. The nice thing is they come in different colors so even if you don't add soap dye, you still have a somewhat pretty soap bottle on your vanity.
THAT'S IT! Really! That is all there is to it. You have your very own foaming hand soap. Have some fun with the fragrance! Two of my favorites are Peppermint and Lavender Essential Oil .
Do you have a favorite beauty recipe? Please share in the comments below!
I make my own foaming handsoap too! I use castile soap (Dr. Woods Peppermint) and water. It is soap without chemicals. (I am careful about chemicals because I found that I was able to overcome health problems by working on detox.) So far my recycled soap foam pump has lasted and lasted. Thank you for sharing!
Cool! I much prefer natural ingredients, too so I'll give the castile soap a try. Thanks for the suggestion!
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How neat! I want to make me some. I will have to look for a dispenser like that, and I have some castile soap I will use that. Thanks for sharing! Pinning!
Thank you for reminding me that I want to get back to making hair and skin cleansers this summer!
Thank you, Michelle. I prefer to use natural ingredients so I've been playing around with a more 'green' foaming soap recipe. Stay tuned!
Great post. I pinned it and will definitely be trying it!
I don't have a favorite beauty recipe, but this sure does look nice. I love foam hand soap over every other kind out there.
Thanks Crystal! I'm playing around with an organic version, too.
They're not necessary but fun to play with!
I need to know the ratio of water per 3 oz of soap??? Help! Thanks.
If my math is right, it should be about 5 cups of water to 3 oz of soap, Sandra. Thanks for stopping by!


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Visual Studio Team Services (referred as VSTS below) is a popular CI/CD tool. Now you can automatically validate your project builds using vREST test suite with VSTS.
If you are using some other Continuous Integration Server, you can integrate vREST with that in the same way as with VSTS. If you face any issues then do let us know by dropping an email to support@vrest.io.
Let's take a sample application (Contacts Application) and step by step guide on how we can integrate vREST with VSTS.
In VSTS build process, you will need to add task to download the vrunner utility on the VSTS server. If the vrunner utility is already there as part of another task, then skip this step. We have added a Download task in VSTS. But it may differ in your case based on Agent Configuration.
Note: You may copy the vrunner binary download link from this guide link.
In VSTS Build process, add a Command Line task and just fill the form as shown in the snapshot below. Please replace the path to vrunner binary, email, password, env, url parameters of the command according to your configuration.
Note: Make sure, you have checked the Control Option "Continue on error" because in case of test failure, vrunner command returns error code and your next task will be skipped if you don't tick this option.


We planted a native mix of thorn, hazel, dog rose, holly, hawthorn and blackthorn hedging. When this is complete, we're then sowing wildflower seed and then maintaining for five years. The wildflowers will grow to create new meadows.


Victoria's Secret's chief marketing officer has apologised for his "insensitive" remarks about transgender models.
During a recent interview about whether the brand was putting more emphasis on diversity and inclusion, Ed Razek had commented that the annual Victoria's Secret shows are a "fantasy" and therefore should not include trans or plus-size models.
Razek, 70, who was part of the casting team, admitted that he had "considered" putting transgender and plus-sized models on the catwalk, but conceded that that company "did not market to the whole world".
"Does the brand think about diversity? Yes. Do we offer larger sizes? Yes... Shouldn't you have transsexuals in the show? No. No, I don't think we should," he told Vogue.
"The show is a fantasy. It's a 42-minute entertainment special. That's what it is. It is the only one of its kind in the world."
An 80 year old man owns the company and a 70 year old man runs it. And their archaic perspectives - on women, on gender, on plus size folks, on trans folks - are making VS a worse brand by the day.
After a backlash on social media, Victoria's Secret released a statement from Razek on Twitter.
"My remark regarding the inclusion of transgender models in the Victoria's Secret Show came across as insensitive," Razek wrote.
"I apologise. To be clear, we absolutely would cast a transgender model for the show. We've had transgender models come to castings... And like many others they didn't make it."
"It was never about gender," he added. "I respect and admire their journey to embrace who they really are."
The 2018 show took place on 8 November in New York, and models taking part included Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Behati Prinsloo and Candice Swanepoel.
Victoria's Secret has been struggling with falling sales since 2016.


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"The Crown" Actor Emma Corrin Shared A Portrait Posing In A Chest Binder On Instagram
"It's all a journey right. Lots of twists and turns and change and that's ok! Embrace it."
by Ade Onibada
Posted on July 8, 2021, 4:57 pm
@emmalouisecorrin / Instagram / Via Instagram: @emmalouisecorrin
Golden Globe winner Emma Corrin shared a series of black-and-white portraits with their followers on Instagram, capturing their life prior to purchasing their first chest binder.
The 25-year-old, best known for their portrayal of Princess Diana in the latest season of The Crown, recently updated their pronouns on social media to she/they before removing them, according to Elle.
The impromptu images were taken by photographer David-Simon Dayan. Corrin appears with their chest bound with boxing wrap and dressed in designer shorts.
"Thanks for capturing this with me, very intimate, very new, very cool," Corrin wrote.
The English actor gave a word of encouragement acknowledging the journey of change.
"It's all a journey right. Lots of twists and turns and change and that's ok! Embrace it," they wrote.
Last April, Corrin posed in a wedding gown for a spread in Pop magazine. They shared the photo on Instagram with the caption "ur fave queer bride," which was interpreted by fans as their coming-out.
Chest binding within the queer community, as explained by Point of Pride, a nonprofit organization, involves flattening the chest, which can help to address the feeling of body dysphoria experienced by trans and nonbinary people.
The organization runs an initiative to donate properly constructed compression garments and chest binders to those who are unable to afford them. It warns of the risks associated with homemade methods of binding, such as duct tape.
According to the organization, "binding with these materials can restrict your ability to breathe and move properly."
Corrin gave a shoutout to trans-owned company gc2b, who was their supplier for the binders. They advised their followers to "bind safely, find what works for you."
The company stocks a range of binders in various sizes, colors, and fits featuring patented design elements for comfortable compression.
Corrin has been celebrated by fans and peers online for their transparency and for sharing their journey publicly.
Ade Onibada
Ade Onibada is a reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in London.
Contact Ade Onibada at ade.onibada@buzzfeed.com.


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Wayne C. Sidilau
WINCHENDON – Wayne C. Sidilau, 74, of 33 Baldwinville Road, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, March 24, 2019 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner with his family at his side.
He was born in Leominster on November 13, 1944, son of the late Harold and Ruth (Dignard) Sidilau and graduated from Leominster Trade High School. Following his graduation, Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He earned the Navy Commendation Medal.
Wayne lived in Winchendon for the last 25 years. He had worked as a construction worker and carpenter. A lover of the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, had owned many exotic animals and enjoyed watching deer come in to his backyard. Wayne attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
He leaves a son, Wayne Sidilau of Fitchburg; sisters, Cynthia Buckley, Karen Linton and husband, Larry, Pamela Marrama and husband, Phil, Diane DiMaria and husband, Frank, Marcia Harris and husband, Kenneth, Maureen Harris and husband, Richard and Sandra Marien and husband, Robert, all of Leominster and Sheila Latorri and husband, Nicholas of Ariz.; brothers, Bruce Sidilau and wife, Pat of Leominster, Gerard Sidilau of Winchendon, Keith Sidilau and wife, Joan of Orange and Kevin Sidilau of Leominster; a granddaughter, Shayna Sidilau of No. Carolina; a close family friend, Rhonda and her sons, Trevor and Nathan and many nieces and nephews.
A brother-in-law, William Buckley, predeceased him.
A mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery.
Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon are Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. preceding the mass.
Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.
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'Yikes!!! Maybe I'll skip this one…' But I was getting married soon, so I thought it apt to gain a better understanding of what it was from a philosophical & spiritual perspective.
Love, a long with the best and most beautiful things in the world, is almost impossible to describe with words, it must be felt with the heart. But every now and then you come across some nugget of wisdom that comes close.
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The Quake Cabinet's potential is limitless. Take the chance to declutter your loving space by stashing away commonly used items. Own a vinyl player or wish to display other high-end electronics? With a recessed hole cleverly located at the back of the cabinet, not only will unsightly wires be hidden, they will also be less susceptible to damage.


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The A21 trunk road links Hastings with London and this is the quickest way to drive by car from the M25 to either the senior school, Prep School or Boarding Houses.
There is a regular train service from London Charing Cross to Hastings. The closest station to Claremont Senior School is Etchingham and to the Prep School and Nursery is Battle. The closest stations to Pyke and Clyde House are Battle and St Leonards Warrior Square. If arriving in the UK at Ashford International Station, you can take the train line to Hastings, a journey of approximately 40 minutes.
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With more than 135 years in the business. Five generations later, after being established back in 1880 in Wüstenselbitz in Germany, FRAAS has recently opened their 1st flagship store in Mall of Africa, which just so happens to be their 1st store on the African continent.
A bit of history behind FRAAS. Valentin Fraas started out as a hand weaver who produced scarves and other hand woven garments. Currently, being the biggest manufacturer of scarves in the world, they use approximately 1.5 million pounds of yarn in a year in only their manufacturing factory in Germany. And produce up to 12 million scarves annually.
The symbol used in the FRAAS logo is the Thistle. Now for many of you who don't know, the Thistle is something rather 'indispensible' in the manufacturing of any original, smooth & soft cashmere. The Thistle is used to brush cashmere to give it that luxurious smooth feel. For FRAAS, this also symbolizes sturdiness & naturalness; as well as elegance & luxury. And when you walk into that store, that is exactly what you feel. Everything oozes pure elegance and luxury.
"We place the highest value on the quality of the raw materials we use as well as on cutting edge designs. When customers wrap a FRAAS scarf around their neck, they are wrapping themselves in a piece of fashionable textile trust. It is no wonder, since we are a brand that has always manufactured its own products," says Schmidt. The store stocks scarves for men & women; ponchos, ruanas, hats, gloves and even home accessories such as blankets and cushions all in a variety of material ranging from cashmere to silk.
Being lucky enough. Myself and a few fellow South African fashion enthusiasts, who are also just ordinary individuals with day jobs, were afforded the opportunity to be featured in the newest FRAAS "How to Wear A Scarf" lookbook, where we basically show various ways to wear a scarf in a new and very fashionable way.
The new FRAAS store is situated in The Mall of Africa and is a must see.


This post originally appeared at the ACEEE blog.
New data by Lazard, a financial advisory firm, show that prices for renewable electricity declined again last year, continuing their downward trend. But the data, released last month, miss another critical clean energy resource. Energy efficiency — the kilowatt-hours we avoid by eliminating waste — remains, on average, our nation's least-cost resource.
Research by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy shows that energy efficiency programs cost utilities, on average, about 3.1 cents per kilowatt-hour nationally. It examines program costs and performance incentives for the 49 largest U.S. electricity utilities in the 2015 program year. (The data do not include additional participant costs.) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has found similar results in an analysis of 2009-2015 program year data (with a few differences in approach). It has also examined the total cost of efficiency programs, including participant costs.
The levelized cost of electricity resources.
Maggie Molina is senior director for policy at ACEEE.
It would be nice if this study would have included the cost average of kWh in homes vs. utilities, wind, etc. as the chart above shows. That would be great to show interested clients.
> The average cost of efficiency to utilities is still generally less than that of wind or utility-scale solar.
The key word here is "average". There are some old houses that are extremely inefficient. And there are others that are already so efficient that further efficiency improvements are considerably more expensive than producing more renewable energy.
Would be interesting to see an additional category of "residential thermal storage".
I would love to see a followup that dives into calculating where one's energy dollar is best spent.
Nick: The 3.1 cents/kwh DOES have time in the equation. It is the contract price to the utility (over a longer term than most homeowners would ever consider), and based on the builder/ operator's levelized cost after incentives, capitalization costs, profit margin, and operation & maintenance estimates etc. Most homeowners aren't making 20-40 year investments, but it's rare for utilities or merchant power generation companies to make investments shorter than 20 years.
The levelized cost of a rooftop system will be much higher, but has still been dropping like a rock over time. Without incentives using reasonable discount rates the levelized cost of a home system is still over 10 cents/kwh, but in most cases under 20 cents. After federal state and local incentives it can come in under 10 cents.
If you plug in $2870/kw a 25 anticipated lifecycle and 4 percent discount rate, a 17% capacity factor (about right for much of the northern US, low for the southwest) and $25/year O & M it comes in at 14. 2 cents.
But that's a 25 year bet. While most homeowners don't hold the house that long, many do. And that's at a 4% discount rate. Typical homeowner investment behavior indicates that they need double digit discount rates and three year time horizons before they buy in.
In Maine, where I live, the transmission/distribution companies are prohibited from owning generation assets. Consequently, they have little incentive to invest in efficiency. In fact, if people use less power, the T&D utilities lose revenue.
Does everyone agree that fiberglass batt insulation installed under the subfloor of a crawlspace must be in complete and constant contact with the subfloor to be working correctly? Huntsville, AL utilities through its new construction energy program requires R19 floor insulation. The catch is that it is not required to be installed correctly. Most installers just rest it on the lower lip of the I-beam floor framing. It does not perform at all. A short time later, it absorbs moisture and much of it falls completely out. The utility gives the customer (usually a production builder) deemed savings of properly installed R19 insulation. I do not think public utilities should be allowed to use deemed savings.
Which Utilities Sponsor the Best Energy Efficiency Programs?
By GRACE RELF This post originally appeared on the ACEEE blog.


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Why Barnes & Noble, Inc. Surged Today
By Jeremy BowmanFool.com
Shares ofBarnes & Noble, Inc.(NYSE: BKS) were gaining today on a favorable report from Barron'sover the weekend, sending the stock up 10% for the day.
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The financial magazine said the perception that Amazon.comis killing Barnes & Noble incorrect, as the brick-and-mortar bookseller has survived Amazon's onslaught, e-book sales have stabilized, and Barnes & Noble stores are profitable. Author Andrew Bary went on to argue that management has projected a steady increase in EBITDA, from a range of $200 to $250 this year to a range of $270 to $310 million in fiscal 2020, and that the stock's valuation could present an upside, as it trades a price-to-sales ratio of just 0.2 and has a 5.3% dividend.
Despite closing many stores in recent years, the company still has 640 locations and a $25-a-year membership program with 6 million members and a 70% renewal rate, indicating a lasting business model.
Bary isn't the first one to make such a bullish argument. Barnes & Noble stock has bounced between $10 and $20 for much of the past five years, as the company's outlook seems to change with every quarterly earnings report or analyst call.
While it's true that the retailer has survived Amazon, the e-commerce giant has developed near-monopoly power in the book industry, and its steps into its own brick-and-mortar stores could present a further threat to B&N. Though Barnes & Noble's stores are now profitable on an operating level, the company's Nook experiment has proved costly, and its net income has been negative for more than five years.
Things have been slowly improving for Barnes & Noble, but it's long-term success is far from guaranteed. I'd expect the stock's volatility to continue.
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This week I have another sweet, little tutorial for the Altered Element Design Team. As you might remember, this month's theme is recycling, so I hauled out my absolutely massive box of paper scraps and dug around until I found some old sheets of music. They had been festering in my 'must use' pile for some time and were practically begging to be turned into something pretty.
Ink Mists - I used Cosmic Shimmer Mists in Bronze Blush and Rich Gold, but they're all beautiful.
Brads - I used these 6mm Round, Gold Brads but it doesn't really matter which colour you choose because you won't be able to see them. Buy colours you like and use them for something else too!
Scallop Circle Punch - You could also use a die cut or a round circle punch.
Craft Knife or Scalpel - Be careful with these. I'll accept no responsibility for slightly shorter than normal fingers or thumbs after you've finished.
1. Punch - Depending on the punchability (that is so a word!) of your scallop punch or your die cut, stack up your sheet music and punch through as many sheets of paper as you can in one go.
2. Pile & Poke - Split your paper circles into little piles - I've used around seven to ten circles per flower, it doesn't have to be an exact science. Then, using your craft knife or scalpel, stick a little hole - big enough for your brad to go through - in the centre of each pile of circles and pop your brad through.
3. Start Scrunching - Starting at the top, scrunch a paper circle up and around the brad.
4. Scrunch Some More - Scrunch each layer in turn. Leave the last couple of layers fairly flat, but use your fingernails to 'lift' the edges a little.
5. Spray & Splatter - When you've assembled all of your paper flowers, it's time to get messy with the mists. I normal lay out my flowers on some old sheets of newspaper or pop them into a cardboard box. (This time I popped them onto some white card, which I'll be using for another project once it's all speckled.) Spritz your flowers with the mists - making sure that you aim some of the mists around the edges of the flowers as well as over the tops. Leave to dry.
6. Beautify - Now use your recycled flowers to beautify your scrapbook layouts, mini albums, altered art or to decorate your craft room.
oh Clair, these are gorgeous!
you know, I use this same approach to making tissue paper flowers, just less misting because the paper's so thin. when I'm done they look a bit like carnations.
you amaze me. This is so clever and beautiful!
Wow. You always amaze me. Gorgeous.


Creative Mornings is a lecture series for creative types. It's coffee, breakfast and a guest speaker, it's free, and it happens once a month in cities all over the world. Creative people thrive in a community; these mornings offer a sense of belonging often missing in our workplaces, as well as inspiration and caffeine. Not a bad way to start the day.
Have you read Buying In by Rob Walker? You should. It's about brands and consumers, and how they shape one another.
Creating killer headlines is an essential to writing for the web. Here are ten tips to get you started.
1. Don't forget the message that needs to be conveyed. Start with writing a headline that is as straightforward and clear as possible. Then you can get clever in subsequent versions.
2. Never write just one headline—it's a sure-fire way to shut down your creativity. Write at least ten headlines and then choose your best one.
3. Keep it brief: 10 words or less. 8 is better. 6 is best.
4. Don't show and tell. You might be matching your words with a visual. Don't say exactly what's going on in the visual — let the visual speak for itself. Write something to complement it.
5. Stay positive. Negative messages in headlines turn readers off.
6. Don't forget subheads. They're there when you need them.
7. Don't use more then one 3-syllable in a headline—simple is better.
8. If possible, try to weave in a few keywords into your headline. This can help with SEO.
9. Do not repeat a sentence that is in the paragraph below. It's annoying.
10. When you have a draft of your headline, enter the phrase into a search engine and compare the results. Obviously you don't want the same headline as one of your competitors.


Scone in a White Interior references McLean's childhood visits to his grandfather, who encouraged him to draw. Without fail, before beginning, his grandfather would say 'What shall we do this week? Shall it be a potato against a black background, or a scone off a plate?' This sense of placing and misplacing objects (off the plate / on the plate) has been a central concern of McLean's work and serves as a gesture of rebellion. Here the banal scone is used as a deflationary symbol for (among other things) sculpture.
The 2-colour silkscreen edition comprises 50 edition copies plus proofs, and was made with Andrew Curtis at Coriander Studio in February 2014.


Tip: Some toilets require floor anchoring clips — another limiting factor because it can interrupt radiant heating. Talk with your floor heating contractor before choosing this type of toilet to make sure that the anchors won't mess with water lines or heating cables.
Tip: A standard toilet is 14 to 15 inches high from the finished floor to the top of the bowl (excluding the fold-down seat). Consider a higher measurement of 16 to 18 inches for your wall-mounted toilet if you plan on aging into your golden years. It may seem high now, but you'll be thankful for the added height later.
Wall-mounted toilets are great for smaller spaces because the tank is inside the wall. In this installation, you can see that the builder brought the wall forward for this wall-mounted toilet's water carrier to create a ledge above the sink and toilet for the flush activator. Usually these ledges are larger, and I love the smaller version here.
Note that floor-mounted and wall-mounted toilets come in regular and elongated versions. If you're tight on space, look for a regular or smaller model.
Tip: If you're worried about the bottom of your toilet scratching your floor tile or hardwood during installation, consider using scraps of Kerdi waterproofing membrane on the bottom of the toilet. Anything that will stick to the toilet bottom — extra peel-'n-stick tiles, scraps of linoleum, etc. — can work.


Spacious and light semi-furnished 4-room apartment (156 m2) on 1st floor in relatively new building, near Piet Hein tunnel to ring A10, central station, local shopping center, tram and located on the KNSM island. Main entrance with mailboxes and stairsLayout: Layout 1st floor: entrance, toilet, laundry room and 2 bedrooms which both have access to a bathroom with shower and sink: a staircase to the 2nd floor, fully equipped luxury kitchen, with all luxury appliances. A very spacious and bright living room with modern furniture and large windows with beautiful cast floors throughout the apartment in the middle of the living room is a staircase to the master bedroom, fitted wardrobe and a private modern bathroom with shower, bath, sink, toilet and a balcony to the front-and backside.Private parking space is available.


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Nashville Historic Restoration Includes Metal & Wood Refinishing
A year-and-a-half long renovation has breathed new life into the John Sevier State Office Building in Downtown Nashville. Contact us to learn more!
A year-and-a-half long renovation has breathed new life into the John Sevier State Office Building in Downtown Nashville.
Also known as the Tennessee State Office Building, this Art Deco style landmark has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
After nearly 80 years of wear and tear, however, the building was in need of significant updating and repair. Starting in early 2019, Nashville-based Hardaway Construction has overseen an extensive renovation that included improvements to the building's interior and exterior. Updates range from revamped offices and conference rooms to new HVAC and building control systems. The project is slated for completion in September 2020.
Mid America Specialty Services (MASS) has handled metal and wood refinishing throughout the building. According to Roger Krick, MASS Director of Facade Services, technicians have refinished 291 doors and 40,000 linear feet of wood trim, baseboard and chair rail.
MASS brought over 35 years of metal refinishing expertise to the Sevier project, with professional refinishers trained in a variety of restoration techniques.
Interior metal work included elevator entrances and interiors, handrails, fire hose boxes and decorative grating. On the outside, refinishers restored the building's entrance doors, night doors and flagpole to a like-new finish. For Krick, one big highlight of the project was completing bronze work on the night doors and entrances.
MASS technicians utilized a variety of finishes for different materials throughout the facility. A satin finish was applied to grates and fireboxes, while a mirror finish was used for wall clocks, elevator doors and elevator cabs. An oxidized finish was chosen for main entrances and night doors.
The refinished metal should retain its appearance for about 5 to 7 years on decorative work. Krick advises that higher traffic areas will benefit from more regular touch-ups.
Architectural wood restoration brings back the functionality and beauty of wood surfaces, boosting appearance and value.
MASS technicians completely refinished the trim, office doors and entry doors throughout the interior of the Sevier Building. After stripping away old finishes, the surfaces were sanded, stained and sealed. A top coating was applied to preserve the condition of the wood.
With routine care and maintenance, wood refinishing results can last a decade or longer. Krick points to a similar project which MASS completed in 2008 on the Davidson County Courthouse, also in Nashville. Twelve years later, the wood work from that project still looks like new.
The Sevier Building is just one of many government buildings MASS has been honored to work on throughout our company's history. We have provided restoration work for a number of historic landmarks, including the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
If you would like more information about our portfolio of architectural restoration services, please contact us online or call 800-544-4576.
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