Bells Professional Pastry, the dedicated pastry division of Bells Food Group, has set out ambitions to forge links with meat and poultry processors.
Over the last quarter of the year, the business supplied more than 1,000 tonnes of pastry products to UK and Irish meat, fish and poultry manufacturers.
James Drury, pastry business manager of Bells Food Group, explained the type of businesses that it was hoping to work with through the Professional Pastry division. "We are looking to work with large high-volume food manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, that we can form long-term and successful partnerships with," he said.
'Fill & Bake' – providing the flexibility to create high-quality everyday bakery products from pies, to sausage rolls and quiches.
In October 2017, Bells Food Group invested £500,000 in a new bakery in Shotts, Lanarkshire. The business also launched a new website earlier this year.


In each of the NFL Week 16 game profiles below, players mentioned in the green light sections have a great matchup, and can be counted on as rock solid options for the week. Players mentioned in the yellow light sections have just an okay matchup and/or usage concerns, meaning they are passable fantasy options but don't expect them to set the world on fire. Players in the red light sections have serious concerns, and need to have expectations lowered for the week, and/or should be avoided if possible. Remember, seeing your stud listed in the yellow or red light section isn't necessarily grounds to bench them, but more of an indication they may not be the guy(s) carrying your team to victory this week.
The Baltimore D/ST is an elite play as two-touchdown home favorites against a Colts squad that has allowed the most QB sacks this season. Despite the 51 total yard clunker against Cleveland last week, stick with Alex Collins, as the Colts allow the 5th-most rushing yards per game to opposing backfields. Averaging 92.3 receiving yards per game, Mike Wallace could potentially garner an even larger target share in the likely event Jeremy Maclin (knee) sits.
Jack Doyle has been held to three catches or fewer in three of his last five games, though the Colts tight end has probably been the most consistent of all the teams' pass-catchers. Look for the Colts to attack the middle of the field in the passing game where the Ravens are most vulnerable, especially over the last four weeks as the they've allowed the third-most receiving yards to opposing tight ends during that span. Joe Flacco has recorded 269 passing yards or more and accounted for two touchdowns in each of his past three games.
Outside of Doyle, there's not much to like about the rest of the Colts offense this week. Despite struggling against the run earlier in the season, the Ravens defense has allowed just the 6th-fewest rushing yards to opposing RBs over their last four contests, making hard to put much faith in Frank Gore, or to a lesser extent, Marlon Mack making an impact. Not helping matters is the fact the Colts recently placed starting C Ryan Kelly (concussion) on injures reserve. T.Y. Hilton's game-high in receiving yards over his past five contests is 51, and the Ravens have not allowed an opposing wideout to reach the end zone during that span. While Ben Watson's 74 receiving yards last Sunday were his most since Week 2, the Colts defense is more of a neutral matchup for him (14th-most receiving yards allowed to TEs this season), not to mention Watson has posted more duds this season than usable fantasy outputs (including goose eggs in Weeks 1 and 14). Jacoby Brissett has not recorded more than 200 passing yards or one touchdown since Week 10.
Chalk up Adam Thielen's lowest output of the season last Sunday (3-30) to game flow, as the Vikings simply did not need to feature him in a blowout victory. Thielen will be an elite play against a Packers defense that has allowed the 9th-most receiving yards and second-most receiving touchdowns to opposing wideouts this season. Case Keenum has thrown exactly two touchdown passes in each of his last four contests, and the Packers defense has provided zero resistance to opposing signal-callers over that span. With the Packers out of playoff contention, they've opted not to place Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) at risk for further aggravation by sending back to injured reserve (IR). With that news, Minnesota's D/ST goes from a decent play to a great one, as the Packers will be thrusting backup QB Brett Hundley back into the fray.
Randall Cobb has 15 catches over his last two games, and figures to play a larger role with Davante Adams (concussion) likely out. Last Sunday, Stefon Diggs scored his first touchdown since Week 10, and has averaged 44.8 receiving yards per game during that span, though he stands a chance of breaking out against Green Bay's struggling secondary. Kyle Rudolph's 8 receiving touchdowns are second to only Jimmy Graham among NFL tight ends, and Rudolph himself is on a four game scoring streak. Latavius Murray tends to be the preferred Vikings RB when the team is a favored, as they are heavily this week. Jerick McKinnon has not seen double-digit carries in any of his past three games, though he's made up for it somewhat with 14 receptions over that span, and the Packers have allowed the 6th-most receiving yards to opposing RBs this season.
Even with Aaron Rodgers playing last Sunday, Jordy Nelson was still unable to get anything going, putting up just 3-28-0 against Carolina. Now with Rodgers out and Hundley in, there's zero reason to think Nelson will have success in Week 16, as in addition to subpar QB play, he will be the likely recipient of CB Xavier Rhodes' coverage. This contest also figures to be another day of mediocre rushing stats from Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones, as the Vikings allow the third fewest rushing yards per game to opposing backfields.
Todd Gurley's 152 rushing yards last week against the usually stingy Seahawks defense were his most in a single game this season, as Gurley has continuously proven the matchups don't matter with him. With that in mind, feel free to ignore the fact the Titans have allowed fewer rushing yards to opposing RBs than every NFL team except the Eagles. Look for the Rams D/ST to continue their dominance, as the Titans are averaging just 18.2 points per game over their last five contests, and are fifth in the NFL this season with 23 giveaways.
Jared Goff has been held to 220 passing yards or less over his last three contests, though has still managed to toss exactly two touchdown passes in each of them, and the Titans are not an imposing QB matchup. Robert Woods slid right back in as the Rams' no. 1 wideout last Sunday after a three game absence, going 6-45-1. The Titans are tied with four other teams for allowing the fourth-most receiving touchdowns (15) to opposing wideouts this season. With six catches for 95 yards and a score last Sunday, Rishard Matthews appears back on top of the Titans' WR heirarchy. The Rams are stingy against opposing wideouts, but Matthews clearly has the strongest bond with his QB out of the rest of Titans' receiving corps. After not catching any touchdown passes over his first 10 games this season, Delanie Walker has snagged three in his last four. while averaging 51.2 yards per contest.
Marcus Mariota has just three games all season where he's thrown multiple passing touchdowns, while the Rams rank in the top third of the NFL in terms of the fewest passing yards/touchdowns allowed to opposing QBs. DeMarco Murray has not rushed for more than 66 yards in a game since Week 3, though is still out-touching Derrick Henry by a wide margin. As ineffective as the Titans rushing game has been lately, both running backs could become victims of game script if this contest unfolds as Vegas predicts. Robert Woods' return had a particularly adverse effect on Cooper Kupp last Sunday, as the Rams rookie went just 2-21 on three targets. Expect Kupp to revert back to averaging the 48.1 yards per game he was putting up between Weeks 1 and 10, as opposed to his 100.7 between Weeks 11 and 13. Sammy Watkins has caught just 8 passes for 63 yards over his last three contests, and is looking like he's back to third fiddle among the Rams receivers.
Rob Gronkowski faces a Bills team he lit up for 147 receiving yards just three weeks ago, and with Rex Burkhead (knee) out, Gronk should have a monopoly on red zone opportunities. Another beneficiary of Burkhead's absence should be Dion Lewis, who is averaging 5.2 yards-per-carry (YPC) on the season, and faces the NFL's second-worst rush defense in terms of yards allowed to opposing backfields. The Patriots run defense hasn't quite been the sieve it was to enemy rushers earlier in the season, but LeSean McCoy will be the engine driving the Bills offense as they strive to grind out the clock and keep the Patriots offense off the field.
Tom Brady has just two touchdown passes vs. four interceptions over his last three games, including a 258 yard, 1 INT performance against the Bills back in Week 13. Also trending down lately the past few weeks is Brandin Cooks, who has just 115 receiving yards and a score over his last three contests. With Kelvin Benjamin ailing, Charles Clay stepped up as the Bills top pass-catcher (as he had been doing earlier in the season) with a 5-68 line against Miami last Sunday. Clay's matchup isn't great, but as long as his own knee issues are subdued, he should be in for a healthy diet of targets.
Tyrod Taylor appeared healthy last Sunday after sitting out the prior week with a knee injury, though he's unlikely to light up the score sheet against a Patriots defense that held him in check the last time these two teams met. Chris Hogan (shoulder) caught just one pass for one yard in Week 14 before sitting out entirely last Sunday, and is no lock to be active for Week 16. Even if Hogan plays, it would seem the injury is still affecting him to a degree. James White and Mike Gillislee are presumable in for expanded roles due to the Burkhead injury, though White has not put up a fantasy-worthy performance in over a month, while Gillislee has not been active since Week 8. Kelvin Benjamin (knee) continues to gut through his inury, and has not put up more than 42 receiving yards in any game as a member of the Buffalo Bills as a result. With two catches or fewer in four of his last 7 games, Danny Amendola is more useful to the Patriots than he is to your fantasy lineup.


When it comes to deciding on which material you are going to use for your kitchen splashback it can often be a difficult decision. However, when you have finally decided on glass, your decision process does not stop there. You now have to choose which type of glass you are wanting to have and what will go with your kitchen design better.
The most popular is toughened glass, however there are more that you can choose from. There are many options for your glass kitchen splashbacks and it is so popular and is usually chosen for modern houses and kitchens.
But why is glass so popular? It has a long list of benefits which appeals to homeowners. If you are looking for a hygienic splashback that will have no grout lines, be affordable and available in an unlimited number of colours and designs, then glass is for you. You can further personalise your glass splashback by choosing a piece of artwork or pattern for it. Furthermore, glass is great at reflecting light to create depth and space around the kitchen.
There are three popular choices when it comes to choosing your glass splashback and we will give a brief overview of them to help you decide which one is for you.
Toughened 6mm Safety Glass is one of the most popular choices and is the typical glass that homeowners go for. The glass that gets used can either be clear which has a natural green tint or Starphire glass.
Starphire Glass is a low iron glass which eliminates that natural green tint that some people may not be a fan of. Because of this, it allows for colour matching for light and warmer colours.
Mirrored Splashbacks are getting used more often in kitchen renovations as they are very fashionable and offer huge benefits. Mirrored splashbacks are heat resistant and are available in many different colours such as silver, bronze and smokey. Much like clear glass, a mirrored splashback will help to create the illusion of a bigger room by reflecting light, so would be a great choice for smaller kitchens. Mirrors also help to create style in the room and would go perfect in an all-white kitchen.


The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday caught a land official of Nangalkot Upazila of Comilla red-handed in the act of taking the bribe.
A seven-member ACC team, led by its director Md Abu Sayed, arrested assistant land officer Bangodda Union Parishad Land Office Md Abul Hossain from his office, ACC public relations officer Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya told UNB.
Local complainant Nashiul Haque recently went to the local UP land office for a mutation of his land, but Abul Hossain demanded Tk 4,000 from him to do his job.
Later, the plaintiff logged an allegation to the Commission against the land official using the ACC's 106 hotline.
In consultation with the ACC officials, Nashville Haque went to the land office again on Wednesday to give Abul Hossain Tk 4,000 in bribe. ACC officials swooped just as the illegal transaction was proceeding.


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Things Keep Getting Worse For FaZe Jarvis
By Shawn Farner/Updated: April 29, 2020 2:53 pm EST
FaZe Jarvis may be the most famous ex-Fortnite player in the world right now, after being banned from the game for using an aimbot. The ban means he can no longer partake in the title that made him boatloads of money as a content creator. But the hits just keep on coming. Now he's had to move out of FaZe Clan's $11 million Hollywood mansion so that he can, in his words, "reflect on what's most important" in life.
"I know how important it is to set a good example for everybody who watches my videos and I've just been taking a lot of time to reflect on everything," Jarvis said. "Taking a break isn't going to be easy but I know it's the right thing. I'm heading back home for a bit to be with my family and reflect on what's most important to me in life and where I want to go next."
All of this because Jarvis thought it would be funny to cheat in a pick-up match of Fortnite. Kind of wild, isn't it?
There's no indication as to when Jarvis might return to the United States and rejoin FaZe Clan. Jarvis competes in both CS:GO and Call of Duty, as well, so it's not as though his competitive gaming career is over. But as far as Fortnite is concerned, that entire aspect of his livelihood — both streaming and competing — is done.
If all of the above sounds like jibberish to you, fear not: we'll explain a bit more about what exactly Jarvis did to get banned in the first place below.
So what did FaZe Jarvis do wrong, exactly?
If you're unfamiliar with video game lingo, we can boil it down to this: basically, FaZe Jarvis used a piece of software that turned him into a Fortnite god. This software, called an "aimbot," helps players quickly snap their aim onto an opponents head without having to try all that hard. And if you're using one, you have a distinct advantage over every other player in the match.
Usually, the reason a player might use an aimbot is because they're not on the pro level, and they want to feel what it's like to rack up two or three headshots in rapid succession. Jarvis, despite being a professional player for FaZe Clan, decided to use one anyway. Not only that, he did it while on stream, and admitted to doing so. Maybe not the best choice to make when that game you're cheating in helps bring in the majority of your income.
Unsurprisingly, Epic Games banned Jarvis permanently from Fortnite, apparently attempting to set an example for future cheaters out there. In Epic's eyes, it doesn't matter who you are, which clan you play competitively for, or how popular your YouTube channel is: if you cheat in Fortnite, you're going to suffer the consequences. It looks like Jarvis underestimated how seriously Epic would take the infraction, and what kind of impact a ban would have on his life.
Hopefully, the next Fortnite player who thinks about cheating will reconsider.
Some are mixed on Jarvis' ban
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While some are pleased with Epic's decision to perma-ban FaZe Jarvis from Fortnite, we'd be lying if we said he didn't have some supporters. And those supporters? Well, they're taking some positions that you might find surprising.
One such ally who's come to Jarvis' defense is Ninja, who argued that, because Jarvis makes his living from Fortnite – unlike "some kid who is just a piece of sh–" — he shouldn't be punished as harshly.
"There's a difference between a content creator who has millions of subscribers, who then gets banned from what makes him money, and some kid who is just a piece of sh– who has zero followers, zero money from gaming and hacks," Ninja said during a recent stream. "You ban that kid and nothing happen to him. Nothing happens. [...] You ban Jarvis, it's different."
And Ninja didn't stop there. In another recent stream, the popular Fortnite player pitched out some ideas for how Jarvis could potentially get around his ban.
"There's got to be some kind of punishment other than being banned," Ninja said. "Community service. I don't know. Maybe a fine, too."
We're not sure how much success this brainstorming session will have with the folks at Epic Games, who seem pretty intent on keeping Jarvis' ban intact. But who knows: maybe Ninja has enough sway with the company to hook Jarvis up with a shortened suspension.
Should we hear more about FaZe Jarvis' Fortnite fate, we'll be sure to update you.

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Her name was Svetlana. She spoke with a thick Slavic accent and wore a pantsuit, which for some reason made me think that she looked like a banker. A Russian banker. Which didn't predispose me to telling her my secrets, but still: I had promised myself that I would do this, that I would seek help, and this place, this tidy office with a worn leatherette sofa and wilting fern and shelves upon shelves of books on psychiatry and therapy and parenting, was where I had arrived. This woman, the occupant of this office, would help me.
Um… I squint at the inky scrawl "…reports intrusive thoughts of harming baby… reports wanting to drop baby on bed, escape home, reports experiencing feelings as violent, aggressive… denies intent to harm… denies intent to harm self… denies suicidal ideation… reports being afraid of intrusive thoughts." I cringe. I'd rather not be reading this. "Sleep deprivation. Previous treatment for anxiety. Supportive husband." I hand the file back to her. I didn't say that I felt violent. I said that the feeling itself was violent. Like a shock. It frightened me.
We spoke at length, Svetlana and I. Or rather, she spoke, and asked the occasional question, which suited me. I hate psychiatric therapy, I hate feeling that I'm being analyzed. I hate listening to the sound of my own voice droning on and on about can't sleep motherhood hard feel anxious yes family history of depression no not suicidal just TIRED TIRED OH SO TIRED. I just want a solution. I just wanted her to give me a solution.
And Svetlana was all about the solutions. First, we get you to sleep, no? I give you Ativan; you sleep when baby sleep. Zen, we test blood: thyroid, B12, glucose… your body, I zink, it is PFFT!… zen we meet again; we talk… is good to talk… zen maybe, maybe I give you somezing for depression. Not now. Now, you are tired. You are post-traumatic stress. You need sleep and peas. She leans forward and grabs my hand. Sleep and peas.
Peas is good. Today, I will fill the prescription for Ativan and will go to bed early with that little bottle of peas while the husband takes the baby and leaves me in the sweet, sweet quiet dark. With my peas. With my peace. So that I will rest, so that tomorrow will dawn brighter, so that I'll move a step or two closer to feeling like the good mother that I know I am.
Note to you all, who do so much to sustain me: if you have e-mailed me in the last month or so and have not had a response from me, please forgive – I am completely overwhelmed and doing the best I can. I read everything. I respond as best I can, but that hasn't been enough to keep control of my inbox. Please know that I so appreciate the support and the contact. I really, really do.


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On the road to the White House
US elections 2008
The complexity of race in New Mexico
No ethnic group is in the majority in New Mexico, and it makes for complex racial issues.
Sat 18 Oct 2008 01.55 EDT First published on Sat 18 Oct 2008 01.55 EDT
Race in America isn't simply a black and white issue. Here in New Mexico it's a black-brown issue, with tensions between the state's Hispanic community and African-Americans as well as between Hispanics and newer Mexican immigrants.
It is those tensions that claimed a Republican leader last month after a blog-driven uproar over comments about whether the state's Hispanics would vote for Barack Obama.
Demographically, New Mexico is unique. No ethnic group makes up a majority of the population, and the state is one of a handful of "minority majority" states in the US, said Trip Jennings, the news editor for the New Mexico Independent. It makes the racial dynamics of the state more complex than most states in the US. Hispanics make up 44% of the population, Native Americans 10%, African-Americans a small percentage and the rest of the population is whites or Anglos as they are commonly referred to in the Southwest, Trip said.
Even within the Hispanic community, there are divisions. The fact that the word Hispanic, or Hispano, is still commonly used sets New Mexico apart from other states. Hispanic fell out of use because it refers to someone of Spanish descent. The broader term Latino is more common in the US now. But many Hispanics in northern New Mexico still use this term because they trace their ancestry to the Spanish conquistadors, who first came to the area in the 16th Century. There is a tension between Hispanics who have been here for hundreds of years and newer Mexican immigrants, and there are historical tensions between Hispanics and the Native American nations here.
These racial issues took the spotlight after comments by the chairman of the Republican Party of Bernalillo County, which includes the state's largest city, Albuquerque. Last month, a BBC reporter quoted Fernando C de Baca in a blog post as saying that "Hispanics consider themselves above blacks". Mr C de Baca added:
The truth is that Hispanics came here as conquerors. African-Americans came here as slaves. Hispanics consider themselves above blacks. They won't vote for a black president.
He said that his comments were taken out of context and that he wasn't referring to his own beliefs but rather those of Hispanics who grew up before the Civil Rights movement.
"That stirred a whole hornet's nest of controversy," Trip Jennings said.
Despite his claims that his comments were taken out of context, he was forced to step down.
Trip says based on reporting on his site that some, albeit a small minority of the Hispanic community, still feel some animosity towards African-Americans. This minority of the Hispanic community feel that blacks "got a bigger piece of the pie" due to the Civil Rights movement, Trip said.
These views have also been expressed by Democrats. Earlier this year, a Democratic state senator Mary Jane Garcia here told the Rocky Mountain News in neighbouring Colorado:
"I don't know one single Hispanic over 50 who will cast a vote for Obama." She also conceded that "there have always been conflicts between blacks and browns."
In the primary races, Barack Obama lost the Hispanic vote by 61 to 35 percent to rival Hillary Clinton. But polls show that Barack Obama is doing well with Hispanics which might be one of the reasons that recent polls give him a lead in this state that George Bush won by the narrowest of margins in 2004.


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The summer months are approaching and I can honestly admit that I dread bikini season sometimes. I look forward to swimming at the beach and tanning by the pool but even though I'm mentally excited, I have to be physically excited. I don't mean how my body looks, but how my body feels. I've spent many summers in the past sleeping in and binge-watching Netflix shows. Although that can be relaxing, I end up wasting a lot of time. I notice the change in my mood on the days I spend outdoors and running errands; I'm happier when I'm productive and active.
Stretch every morning! I applaud the people that can wake up at 5 A.M. and hit the gym right away haha. For me, it takes some time to feel energized and awake in the morning so I like to slowly ease into my routine for the day. Before I wash up and sip my morning coffee, I like to stretch out a little to help me feel refreshed and ready to get moving. I tend to sleep in the fetal position (I know, it's terrible!) so stretching my body helps with the tension that I feel in the morning. If you're like me and have a serious problem getting out of bed, then start with some stretches you can do while staying in bed (here) and then move onto the stretches out of bed (here). A small change like stretching can transition into morning yoga, going for a small walk or jog, and eventually hitting the gym.
Walk more! The difficult thing about living in the suburbs is that since everything is spread out, you have to drive to get around town. For example, I can't walk to my neighborhood grocery store so I try to incorporate walking in other aspects of my daily routine. You can try them too!
Pick the stairs over the elevator.
Instead of checking your phone, go on a 5 minute walk as a destresser.
Go for a small walk around the block after eating.
I love matching workout gear! It's so fun to mix-and-match different sets, but keeping it in the same color palette makes the outfit look more polished. I personally love Ellie Activewear because not only are the pieces good-quality and comfortable to wear, but they come out with a new matching collection every month! That's amazing! You can have workout clothes up to a $150 in value delivered right to your doorstep priced at either: $39.95 a month for 3 pieces or $49.95 a month for 5 pieces. Their sizes range from XS-XL to accommodate for all types of body shapes and provide a different colors, textures, and styles every month! I've never been more excited to dress up before I work out! You can shop the collection I'm wearing here or their other unique collections here. Every month, I get so excited to see the new collection because it's creatively curated around a color story or theme! The new items are announced the 1st of every month so you know what to expect. If you don't like the outfit of a certain month then you have to option to skip it!
One of my must-haves at the gym is a good playlist to workout to. I usually create my own playlist or experiment with the different Spotify recommendations. I love listening to music to help me get in the zone. However, holding up a phone can get irritating sometimes so I recommend using a cellphone armband to hold your phone in place while working out. I also try to stay hydrated but I'm very forgetful with leaving my water bottles everywhere when it comes to plastic bottles so I avoid using those. I've noticed that I'm a lot more careful when it's an aesthetic bottle that I specifically picked out and purchased haha. Lastly, I have to have my hair up. One of my favorite hairstyles for myself is having my hair combed back into a ponytail. I feel more confident and focused even though the fly-aways just never seem to stay down!
Ellie Activewear creates such unique pieces that are different from any other athletic clothing line I've seen. This cozy wrap is part of one of their past collections (you can purchase the full set I'm wearing here). It's super lightweight and perfect for both outdoor and indoor uses. It's comfortable and makes me feel a little more classy at home when I'm sipping on wine and binge-watching Scandal haha. Another unique piece from Ellie Activewear is the metallic rose-gold bag that the outfit set comes in. It's sooo cute! I love rose gold and it's hard to find accessories with a metallic sheen to it. It's girly yet simple and it makes the perfect statement piece to complete your workout look!
Special thanks to the amazing team that helped me put this look together!
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Ellie Activewear, all opinions are my own.
Growing up, I've always loved playing dress up. My sisters and I had a box full of different costumes with assorted hats and tiaras to match. There's something so fun about swiping on lipstick and slipping on high-heels and an embellished gown. I love everything about gowns; they're elegant and make me feel instantly glamorous. Nowadays, it's hard finding special occasions to attend where I can wear a formal gown so I try to take advantage of it every moment I get. That's why I recently partnered with Alyce Paris, they have the perfect selection of dresses for homecoming, prom, or any formal occasion.
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Picnics with Socialite Pink come perfectly equipped with fresh flowers, sweet treats, and trendy jewelry pieces..what more could a girl ask for? I want to give a huge shoutout to Socialite Pink for letting me be a part of their 3 part lookbook series to show off their Spring/Summer 2017 Collection (you can shop for the collection here). Everything was planned down to perfection! The setup was super chic and girly and had a little bohemian twist, including all of their stunning jewelry pieces! I had such a blast shooting and dressing up in pastels for the picnic. When it comes to putting together your own tea party or picnic, I have three main tips to help with the party-planning..
1. Choose a theme: Alice in Wonderland, Pastels, Pink Strawberry Champagne, there's just so many options when picking out a theme! Having a theme is super important; it helps tie everything together and makes it easier when you're shopping for supplies that will match each other.
2. Add flowers: Flowers just have a way of making everything look three times better than before. They just have a way of bringing some extra life and color into a setting. My personal favorites are roses or peonies.
3. It's all about the Plating: It's easy to forget how much creativity you can actually put into the plates at parties. And for picnics, the basket says everything! So switch out those plates and replace them with a wooden board, a woven basket tray (we had one filled with fresh croissants!), or even hand-painted antique plates.
I'd also like to give a huge shoutout to Summerfield at Tate Farms for letting us shoot at your location, check out some of the pictures from our picnic below! All of these stunning pictures were taken by Jannet Blas Photography.
Socialite Pink is based on 3 simple things: Gorgeous hyper-functional jewelry, women encouraging women and giving. They also have a "Sparkle you, Sparkle her" gifting program: for each piece we sell, Socialite Pink will gift a piece to a girl who is overcoming life's challenges with grace and strength! One of my favorite things about Socialite Pink's jewelry is that they're all so easy to style since you can mix-match and layer the pieces on. My favorite piece from this shoot would have to be the Arabella Earrings (which you can purchase here), they were classic unique compared to other hoop earrings because of the beaded detailing.
Each jewelry piece feels personalized and Socialite Pink offers an exceptional collection of charms in different shapes: from stones to feathers to arrowheads!
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X Jewellery consists of individual links: Rubber links, Bronze links, and Silver links. I wanted to create bracelets that reflected the mood of summer so I styled this apricot and turquoise one. Wearing these bracelets make me feel so special because I specifically designed the looks to fit my own personal style. Shop for your own pieces here and post them on social media (Tag @xjewelleryofficial on Instagram and use hashtags #xjewellery #madebyyou). There's also a sizing chart to refer to when creating your own bracelet. You can also receive 10% off of your first purchase if you sign up for their newsletter here.
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The weather has been transitioning over to the summer heat and I find it even more difficult to dress myself in comfortable clothing. My go-to-piece would have to be jumpsuits or rompers like this one. I recently partnered up with Papaya to show off pieces from their Spring and Summer Collection. Rompers are perfect for any occasion and are effortlessly chic. Papaya offers a variety of different rompers, each with a unique detail: this crochet sleeved one is perfect for a garden party and this striped one is perfect for shopping at your local farmer's market. The best part about rompers is that they're one piece outfits so you don't have to worry about pondering what top and bottom looks best together. Ladies, this saves you extra time on those days you feel like you have nothing to wear! I love this specific piece I'm wearing because of the open shoulders with the ruffle details. It makes me feel extra girly and the delicate shaped-silhouette makes me feel dressed up without having to add any accessories. I love how the shape is flattering on any figure, it's looser and the frills enhance your curves. You can either wear it casually with a pair of strappy sandals or dress it up with some earrings and wedges.
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From outdoor music festivals to shopping at local flea markets, I get inspired by the bohemian styles but I like to add an eclectic western twist. The western-inspired look has been a huge trend for summer and was seen all throughout Coachella. There's no such thing as too many accessories and the possibilities are endless from layered necklaces, floral and fringe, and cowboys hats! My favorite accessory for summer are necklaces. The one I'm wearing below is so unique because the beading changes from stone to crystal, you can purchase it here. My favorite part is that the wooden pendant is detachable, you can have a whole collection of different pedants to exchange with friends! You can shop for some gorgeous spring and summer accessories from Socialite Pink's collection here.
Socialite Pink was so sweet to ask me to be a part of the photo shoot for their Spring/Summer 2017 collection. For this part of their lookbook, the other models and I wore printed flowy dresses (shop for a bohemian dress here) and we shot with rustic textured walls, longhorn skulls, and even a vintage car! The coolest part of our accessories is that they were made of wood, different shaped stones and crystals, and even druzy stone gems. Pairing them with our dresses worked perfectly! The key tip to keep in mind when dressing bohemian is breaking fashion rules: messy hair is perfect, denim on denim is okay, and you can mix tons of different shades on brown together.
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May Day 2008: Long Live the Peoples' Struggle!
by admin|Published May 1, 2008
By Freedom Road Socialist Organization
May 1st, International Workers Day, is a day of struggle. Around the world, working people will march against imperialist war, to defend the rights of immigrants and to fight to protect their jobs and communities. Here in the United States, May Day has been reborn as millions of Chicanos, Mexicanos and Central Americans, as well as other immigrants and their supporters, have poured into the streets to demand legalization, and an end to raids, deportations and militarization of the border.
Some of the largest protests for immigrant rights have been in Chicago, the city where May Day was born. On May 1, 1886, U.S. workers, many who were immigrants from Europe, struck for the eight-hour day. After a clash with police in Chicago's Haymarket Square, four leaders of the workers movement, three of them immigrants, were executed. In honor of the U.S. workers fight for the eight-hour day and the anger at the executions, May 1 was declared International Workers Day.
May Day is a day to fight the system that brings ever-greater riches to a few while the vast majority of working people labor for less and less. Families are losing their homes right and left while the CEOs of the big banks that designed and profited from the bad loans walk away with tens of millions of dollars. Corporations are stepping up their layoffs while raising their prices, putting a double squeeze on working families. Now more and more state and local governments are cutting funds for schools, healthcare and the poor while billions are poured into the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The U.S. occupation of Iraq and war in Afghanistan have killed hundreds of thousands and forced millions to become refugees. The U.S. military is supporting a vicious campaign of ethnic cleansing and building walled ghettos in Iraq in a vain attempt to divide and conquer the Iraqi people. The United States and their NATO allies are losing ground in Afghanistan, where the U.S. is trying to increase their troops to prop up the corrupt and inept government set up by the Bush administration.
During the primary elections campaign, the Republican candidates have shown their true colors in calling for even more extreme attacks on immigrants in the United States. At the same time the Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) have mounted a growing number of raids on workplaces and even public parks to spread terror among Chicanos, Mexicanos and Central Americans who bear the brunt of attacks on the undocumented. Right-wing anti-immigrant forces have been working at the state and local levels to harass and intimidate immigrants.
Recession, war and immigrant bashing are symptoms of the monopoly capitalist system we live under. A system where the devastation of New Orleans and Mississippi are still not healed, a system that continues to plunder the earth, pollute our skies and oceans and threatens the entire world with unchecked global warming. It is a system that ultimately must be replaced by one that serves peoples' needs, not profit: a socialist system.
May Day is not just a day to remember wrongs done, it is a day to be inspired by those who continue to fight no matter what the odds. From Palestine to Iraq to Afghanistan to Pakistan, the people are fighting U.S. and Israeli occupation and their puppet military regimes. From the Philippines to Colombia, the armed struggle against U.S.-backed governments of local oligarchs is intensifying. More and more countries are refusing to bow to U.S. domination of their countries, especially in Latin America where Cuba and Venezuela are but the tip of the iceberg of a growing movement for independence from the Yankee empire.
Here in the United States, struggles are also growing. For the first time in many years, more workers are joining labor unions. At the same time there are victories in electing new leadership that will fight for workers interests and not just cozy up with the bosses. The massive protests against the unjust prosecution of Black students in Jena, Louisiana, show the ongoing struggle of African Americans and other oppressed nationalities. Students on campuses from coast to coast are organizing and speaking out against the war, with a revitalized Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) taking the lead.
Over the past few months a record number of people have turned out in primary elections and caucuses, especially in the Democratic Party presidential campaign. This upsurge represents not only a rejection of the Bush administration's policies of war, racism, service to the rich and powerful, but also the attraction of electing an African American or a woman to the nation's highest political office. While the Freedom Road Socialist Organization supports a vote against the Bush and the Republican Party's right-wing agenda, we know that neither a President Obama, and even less, a President Clinton can meet the people's needs.
May 1 is a day to march. It is a day to build the fight back of the working class and the oppressed nationalities: Latinos, African Americans, Asian, Arabs, and Indigenous Peoples. These two forces can be seen in the last two years, where Chicanos, Mexicanos, Central Americans, and their allies, most of whom are workers, have revived the tradition of mass marches on May Day.
Long Live International Workers Day!
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Resolution in Support of the Colombian Revolution
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Dear Comrades, Freedom Road Socialist Organization mourns the death of Palestinian revolutionary Maha Nassar, who passed away on Friday, October 10th 2008 […]
The contributions of Comrade Jose Ma. Sison will live forever!
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When we were kids, we absolutely loved cartoons. As we grew up cartoons changed to the higher definition, and a bit more story-based cartoon, anime! Later on, we started to realize that cartoons aren't as much fun as they used to be. But some of us, still have our child's minds stuck in our adult bodies! So for all those adults and kids who still wanna catch all the action of classic cartoons such as Pokemon, Dragon Ball, tom & Jerry, Courage the cowardly dog, Disney classics and other cartoons, find out below. Here's how you can watch cartoon online and what's more is that they are absolutely free!
Also Read: 19 Good Old 90s Cartoon Shows that we absolutely loved as kids!
The official cartoon network website dedicated to showing us users all the cartoons that were ever aired on cartoon network. It has all the new cartoons as well as the older ones, but sadly only allow you to play games with them and not watch episodes!
This is a website dedicated to kids, their viewing, and even playing with the characters of their favorite cartoon shows. In addition to the episodes of Mr. Bean, Tom & Jerry, Looney Tunes etc, kids (and adults?) can play various games involving cartoon characters to entertain themselves. I myself use this website to find the child in me!
YouTube, has been the leader in video streaming for about a decade now, and after Google acquired the company we can see a more integrated interface to the website with the parent company. YouTube has always been a "legal" website to watch not so legal, yet not totally illegal. You can find everything here, old or new, and even the classics! You can easily find Mr. Bean, Mickey, Donald, Looney Tunes, Cars, The Lion King and other amazing classics!
Another website to watch cartoons online and for FREE is Disney Junior. It has a simple and elegant interface, (probably for kids!) and a lot of classic and new cartoon shows which include the likes of Micky Mouse, Donald Duck, Simba's adventures and more brand new Disney characters!
Nick Toons is another official website of a major TV channel that shows us TV shows for FREE! It hosts TV shows like Jimmy Neutron, Avatar: The Last Air Bender, Digimon, SpongeBob SwuarePants etc! You can enjoy all the cartoon shows you grew up with and find more interesting characters on this site!
Another major player in TV channel subscription that also streams cartoon channels is Sling TV. Not only cartoons but most of the channels available can be streamed on to any of the devices available today!
Another way to watch cartoon online is to subscribe to Hulu, something like Netflix that allows you to watch movies, and TV shows upon monthly payments.
Another subscription-based TV channel streaming service, on the lines of Sling TV is DirectTV NOW. You get to watch the likes of Rick and Morty, Teen Titans, the new Tom & Jerry Show etc.
All the websites listed here are completely legal and hassle-free! A no-worries watching experience, to relive your favorite cartoons, from your childhood from the official websites! Some countries like India, Sri Lanka or even Australia might not be able to access these websites, worry not, you can use Hola, a Free VPN service to redirect you to the USA servers and then to the websites. Happy childhood experience, and let us know what you think of these sites in the comments below!


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Mayfield High School students attempt world record for largest indoor bubble
By Amber Cole | May 16, 2019 at 9:11 AM EDT - Updated May 16 at 9:59 AM
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio (WOIO) - This week math and physics students at Mayfield High School attempted to set a world record with an assist from a local man who is no stranger to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Dr. U.R. Awesome, also known as Gary Pearlman of Mayfield Heights, holds six officially recognized bubble-related records and he may have one more on his hands soon enough.
They needed to beat 19.8 meters cubed to earn a place in the storied book of records, which the self-proclaimed bubbleologist believes he and the students reached on Wednesday.
Guinness and NASA still must issue their formal ruling.
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DC Comics celebrates Batman Day, US publisher DC Comics on Wednesday celebrated "Batman Day" with a free special edition, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the dark knight\'s first appearance
Madrid: US publisher DC Comics on Wednesday celebrated "Batman Day" with a free special edition, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the dark knight's first appearance.
A special issue of "Detective Comic #27", updated by Chip Kidd and Brad Melzer, would be handed free to Batman fans in specialised stores and bookshops across the world, the publishing firm said on its website.
Along with the issue, DC Comics will also give away bookmarks with images of the caped crusader and four masks designed by artist Ryan Sook to mark the four main periods of the character.
Sook has taken as a model the mask that was created in 1939 by Bob Kane, another imitating actor Brad Meltzer in the television series aired in 1966, the third appearing in "The Dark Knight Returns" (created by Frank Miller) and the fourth drawn by Greg Capullo in "DC Comics-The New 52".
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"The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale" Tickets on Sale Today
"The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale" takes place December 3rd inside The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Fight Club members have the opportunity to purchase seats for the show today at 1PM ET/10AM PT via UFCFightClub.com.
A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC Newsletter subscribers on Thursday, October 6th at 1PM ET/10AM PT.
The general public will have access to the remains on Friday, October 7th at 3PM ET/12PM PT.
The card will feature a middleweight grudge match between Michael Bisping and Jason Miller. The pair served as opposing coaches on the 14th season of the reality show.
"Bisping and 'Mayhem' spent the last few months as TUF coaches and they really got on each other's nerves," UFC president Dana White said. "On December 3rd, the talking finally ends and these two will go at it inside the Octagon.
"There's a lot at stake in this fight. Not only do they get to settle their feud, but they get to prove that they belong in the mix to fight Anderson Silva."
The event will also showcase the finals of TUF's featherweight and bantamweight tournaments. The victors will secure their futures with the world's premier MMA organization by pocketing six-figure contracts.
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76ERS REMAIN WINLESS, FALL TO CELTICS
The still winless Sixers took on the Celtics at the Wells cargo Center on Wednesday. With Boston entering with a 3 game losing streak, it seemed like a real opportunity for the 76ers to pick up their first win. Unfortunately it would not work out that way. Philadelphia got off to a nice start but as usual were outlasted by their opponent in the second half. The 76ers would lose yet again, 101-90.
Michael Carter-Williams and Nerlens Noel re-entered the starting lineup, as Brett Brown moved Tony Wroten and Brandon Davies to the bench. Sixers led by 5 after the first quarter and led by as many as 9 points in the first half but the Celtics battled back to tie it at 46-46 at the half.
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute led Philly with 11 points in the first half. The 76ers outrebounded Boston 27-19 in the first two quarters, but that would change in the 2nd half.
The 76ers started to let the game slip away in the 3rd quarter as their shots would not fall against the Celtic defense. Boston went on a 7-0 run midway through the 3rd quarter to break a tie and then opened the final period with a 9-2 run to build a double-digit lead. Although the Sixers would shave it down, a shot from Sullinger off a Rondo assist would give Boston another the double-digit lead with just over 2 minutes remaining and it would stay that way to the final buzzer. Boston handed Philly their straight 11th loss.
Philadelphia finished with 39.5% shooting from the floor, something they've struggled with all season explaining their league worst offense. Although both teams committed 15 turnovers (3 less than Philly's season average) the Celtics were able to take advantage and punish the Sixers with 24 points off turnovers.
Wroten showed he can still put up numbers in a reserve role, leading the team with 21 points and 7 assists but was ice cold from deep (1-6 3pt). Noel finished with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists while rejecting a shot as he bounced back from a forgettable performance against the Spurs. MCW struggled to score, finished with 11 points (4-13 FG), 6 boards, and cashed in with 5 assists. Henry Sims added an efficient 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Jared Sullinger put in work for the Celtics with a game-high 22 points, 9 boards, and 4 assists. Rondo contributed 9 points and 13 assists.
The Sixers will stay home and host the Suns (7-5) on Friday.
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"I love people and nothing brings me more pleasure than seeing people recognizing and walking in their purpose. I believe that we are all born with gifts and talents on the inside of us. Different situations, people and places call those gifts from the inside of us to manifest in our everyday lives.
I realize that the process of our gifts and talents fully operating has to be an intentional pursuit. While this is true we all are faced with opposition as we live our daily lives. This opposition causes one to believe that they must accept what life has thrown at them and to settle for the status quo. Refusing to accept the status quo is the first intentional step to walking in ones purpose.
My purpose as a coach is to enter into partnership with an individual. We will then focus on how to handle everyday situations using the tools and techniques practiced to live a balanced, productive lifestyle."


How to differentiate your small business.
>> How to differentiate your small business.
These technicians make the fatal assumption that because they understand the technical work of a business, they understand the business itself. And that's just not true.That's the crux of The E Myth, by Michael Gerber. If you have a business, or are planning to go into business of any kind, buy that book and refer to it constantly.
Architects are a good example. Just because you can design great buildings doesn't mean you can run a great architecture firm. Talent, by itself, isn't a differentiator.
You see it in professional spin-offs all the time… Two or three key architects in an established firm leave with a few clients, just knowing they can do it better on their own. But they start a company that's cut from the exact same cloth as the last place they worked. They use the same accounting software, the same processes, the same fee structure, and even the same spiel in their pitches. The only thing that's changed is the location and the letterhead.
So why are they surprised when they run into the same challenges and problems that their former firm experienced? All they have is a me-too firm based on a fundamentally flawed model of other me-too firms.
• Herb Kelleher started Southwest airlines with an idea on a napkin… discard the airline industry's old hub-and-spoke model and discount fares dramatically.
• Ray Kroc threw out the conventions of the restaurant business and introduced assembly line production at McDonalds.
• Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com, started selling books out of his garage, proved all the naysayers wrong and built the world's largest on-line retailer.
Those companies were built on a proprietary system of doing business that differentiated them from the competition. For Ray Kroc it wasn't the hamburgers, it was how the hamburgers were made. It's what Gerber refers to as a business format franchise.
If you're Joe The Plumber and you want to build a plumbing empire, you have to do a lot more than just fix pipes. You also have to wear the strategist's hat, the manager's hat and the entrepreneur's hat. If that's not possible, then hire someone to do that thinking and planning with you. Not for you.
In 1985 Scott Campbell graduated from Veterinary School and bought a small animal clinic in Portland, Oregon. But instead of spending all his time treating fleas and ticks, he started working on the business. He devised a long-term strategy. He built new business syste ms and installed computers. He devised new policies. He hired BNResearch to track customer satisfaction. In order to provide a better level of care for pets, he did everything Gerber recommends in The E Myth. Scott Campbell didn't work in the business, he worked on it. He did market research, he implemented processes and paid attention to his branding. He seldom saw pets after the first year or so.
Campbell's company, Medical Management Inc, (MMI), took off. When it sold to Mars, Inc. in 2008 there were over 500 Banfield Pet Hospitals worldwide, each doing approximately $2.5 million a year. I'm quite sure that makes Scott Cambell the wealthiest veterinarian in history.
The point is, if you want your business to pay off, do something different! Being good isn't enough. You also have to be good in different ways. You can't differentiate yourself if there's nothing different about the way you're doing business.
Thirty years ago you could differentiate your business simply by doing better advertising than the competition. But that's not enough anymore. You also need something genuinely, substantially better to put in your ads.
It's tough to be different, especially for a service business. But that's actually good news! If it were easy, all your competitors would be unique and exciting, and you wouldn't stand a chance. The fact is, you don't have to do everything well in order to succeed. You just need to do some things differently and some things well. As Gerber puts it, you need to work ON the business as much as you work IN the business.
Looking for more insight on small business branding and marketing? Try this post.
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Microsoft will not get a lot of benefit out of people who already hate Vista to go back now. It's too little too late. People are hoping they come out with a completely new software. And even then, people will wait to hear what happens. They have to do a lot more than just be different with Mojave.
The lesson for them is to listen. I am sure they got feed back a long time before this crisis. Vista is what makes most people say, next time I am getting an Apple.
Great article! I couldn't agree with you more.
I'll be the first to admit, my business "brand" is a work in progress, but it seems that more and more I am finding my success in the network marketing/home-based business arena to be almost solely based on the simple practice of looking at what the "masses" in my industry are doing and then going out there and doing the EXACT OPPOSITE.
In doing so the "attraction factor" has been working wonders for me.
Great article!!! I am an architect and I will begin to work on my business immediately. I am beginning to think about my business in a different light. Got an idea that will set me apart from other architects. thanks.


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Slag Cement Association (SCA) announces Slag Cement Project 2020 Awards | Cement Industry News
First let us refresh our knowledge a little bit about Slag Cement and how it differs from Portland Cement.
Slag cement can be used in concrete, either as a separate cementitious component or as part of a portland cement concrete. Slag Cement works synergistically with portland cement to increase strength, reduce permeability, improve resistance to chemical attack and inhibit rebar corrosion. When used as part of a portland cement concrete, slag reacts with both the water (latent hydraulic reaction) and the hydrated cement paste (pozzolanic reaction), resulting in a more refined microstructure than that of a plain portland cement.
However, there are some disadvantages of Blast Furnace Slag Cement Its initial strength is low, because of which it cannot be used in RCC works. As the initial setting time of Blast Furnace Slag Cement is high, this cement is not used for emergency or repair works as well.
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) is a nonprofit trade association representing producers and shippers of slag cement in the United States. Since 2010, been running its annual slag cement project of the year awards program. The slag cement awards recognize projects for excellence and innovation in concrete using slag cement.
SCA has recently announced the recipients of its 2020 Slag Cement Project of the Year Awards. Sixteen construction projects from across the United States were chosen to showcase the broad applications of slag cement and its impact on creating more durable and sustainable concrete.
In the architectural category, Lehigh Hanson used slag cement in the construction of a new four-story parking garage at the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa to allow an additional 700 vehicles to park on the resort's premises. The other winning project in this category, slag cement was used for durability enhancement and potential sulfate and alkali silica reaction (ASR) mitigation by St. Marys Cement in the construction of Adventure Cove at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio.
Lehigh Hanson also won in the sustainability category for using slag cement in the construction of the 72-story One Manhattan Square residential building at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge in New York City.
The awards for innovative application has been given to LafargeHolicm for the replacement of a 323 m (1060-ft) superstructure above the historic Lake Tillery Bridge in the Piedmont area of North Carolina. Slag cement was used in the deck placements of the bridge to increase durability and to mitigate against alkali silica reaction (ASR) in the concrete. In addition, slag cement helped with holding the slump longer and increased the workability of the mixture to help the finishers battle the strong heat during the placements. Argos was also awarded for its work on the Nucor Steel of Florida project where slag cement helped exceed the specified compressive strength of 4000 pounds per square inch (psi) in 28 days in a 50 percent replacement mixture with 245 kg (540 lbs) of cementitious material and with a 0.49 maximum water-cementitious materials ratio (w/cm). Lasty, St. Mary's Cement was recognized for the Pittsfield Charter Township Planning Commission Development, a large residential project which included apartments, rowhouses, mixed-use commercial buildings, and stormwater retention buildings. Up to 35 percent slag cement was used in the concrete mixture design for its workability, increased control of curing and hydration cycles, and long-term durability benefits.
The remaining SCA winners include:
Akron Hazel Storage Basin (CSO Rack 10 & 11)—Lehigh Hanson;
CVST River Bridge—Lehigh Hanson;
Lakeland Linder – Site Prep for Intermodal Center—Argos; and
Upper Sandusky Water Reclamation Facility—St. Marys Cement.
Avon Park Air Force Range – Juliet Ramp & Airfield Pavements—Argos;
Jamestown Municipal Airport Runway and Taxiway Paving Project—LafargeHolcim;
Kew Gardens Interchange—Lehigh Hanson; and
Potomac River Bridge/I-81 Widening and Replacement—LafargeHolcim.
The Blonde Apartments at 8th and Main—Skyway Cement Company; and
The Lumen at Playhouse Square—LafargeHolcim.
Besides, there are two 2020 Slag Cement Research Award Winners:
Sustainability of Concrete in the Pacific Northwest—Hilary Chaimov, Oregon State University; and
Innovative Application of Slag in Improving Sustainability, Flexibility, and Cost in Thin Panels—Arash Rahmatian, University of Houston-Downtown
(Source: Slag Cement Association News; edited)


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Can anyone comment on the reliability of CVS fragrances?
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Ordered last time they had this sale and I can say that these are legit. The Creed prices are comparable to the discounter's prices.
site is crawling. can't add any items to cart. this the same for everyone else?
All 3 Creed colognes say "out of stock online"
wow are they that good? so you use body spray instead of cologne?


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Australian retailer Best & Less to offload Leichhardt head office for more than $25 million
Retailer Best & Less hopes to cash in on the strong property market after unveiling plans to sell its mammoth Sydney head office that could soon be turned into apartments.
The Daily TelegraphFebruary 4, 20201:10pm
Best & Less has put its national head office on the market with expectations that it could sell for more than $25 million.Source:Supplied
An office and warehouse complex in the inner west owned by national retailer Best & Less could soon be turned into a large-scale apartment development.
The retail giant has put its long-term headquarters on Parramatta Rd in Leichhardt on the market with expectations that it could sell for more than $25 million.
The mammoth 6265sqm site is being offered with a sale-and-leaseback agreement to Best & Less for a minimum of three years.
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Under the deal, Best & Less will pay an annual net rent of $1.3 million to the buyer to continue to use the site as its national headquarters.
The 6265sqm landholding has been owned by Best & Less since 1997.Source:Supplied
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Owned by the Value Retail Group, Best & Less have enlisted Colliers International's James Cowan and Matthew Meynell to market the property as an expressions of interest campaign until the start of March.
The interest is not surprising considering the rare site envelope, substantial existing improvements and burgeoning commercial office market.
This comes as the surrounding area has been a hotbed of apartment development in recent years. Best & Less is believed to have knocked back a number of off-market offers in the past to buy the site from developers.
Expected to be rezoned as B4 mixed use with a 2:4:1 floor-space ratio, the future buyer would have the potential to construct apartment towers up to 21m high on the landholding.
The modern office complex has a 5-Star NABERS rating.Source:Supplied
A car park for 63 cars is part of the complex.Source:Supplied
Similar sized developments behind the Best & Less site on George St have yielded a combined 386 apartments between Oasis Leichhardt and Leichhardt Green sites.
The retailer with 194 stores across Australia has based its operations out of Leichhardt since acquiring 657-673 Parramatta Rd in 1998 for $4.5 million, according to CoreLogic.
Mr Cowan said Best & Less are looking to sell the property to optimise their balance sheet and in turn support future growth.
Under their ownership the company has subsequently added surrounding blocks to its land parcel. The listed site renovated commercial office, two warehouses and an outdoor car park for 65 cars now spans two sides of Upward St.
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Have you ever watched a bunch of hyperactive toddlers throw themselves around a pit of plastic balls and wished you could do the same? Well, now you can.
A brand new adult ball pit has opened in Croydon, inviting grown-ups to embrace their inner child and go balls out.
FunHouse offers two ball pits, a games room, a junk-food inspired menu, and all the balls-related innuendos you can think of.
The opening of the venue took place last Saturday and saw over 300 punters revel amongst 200,000 balls.
Though visitors have to book a slot to get balls-deep, the UV-themed bar is free entry all week. Punters are invited to take snaps in the free photobooth, don colourful fancy dress props, and sip on sugary-sweet cocktails from 4pm–2am seven days a week.
Owner of FunHouse, Louise Sainsbury, has opened the much-anticipated nightspot on the High Street across from her two existing bars, Memory Box and Club 88 Degrees.
Despite recent closures of popular local watering holes such as Tiger Tiger, Yates, Black Sheep Bar, and SLVR, Sainsbury has kept business booming at both bars since opening the pair in 2016 and 2017.
"The key to our success is pretty simple: we charge reasonable prices, play good music, and make great cocktails," she said.
Having worked in Croydon's nightlife for over a decade, managing superclubs such as Tiger Tiger before buying her first bar, she's well versed in what the locals want from a night on the town.
Though many bar and club owners have struggled to contend with soaring business rates, residential development or licensing policy, Sainsbury says her biggest hurdle has been reckoning with Croydon's reputation.
Croydon's reputation is still being rebuilt since the 2011 riots tore apart the area. As one of the boroughs that was affected the worst, the council was awarded £23 million to regenerate the town centre.
Last month, the government gave Croydon council the green light to invest more in the regeneration of the town centre during the next four years. The council will contribute a total of £309.9m to Growth Zone projects, funded by borrowing from the Public Works Loan Board and will be paid back by business rates. The project will carry out essential improvements to transport and public spaces for the benefits of residents, businesses and visitors to boost culture economy.
So far, the council has pedestrianised part of the High Street to allow for alfresco dining in the hopes to boost footfall. It has also been revealed that a brand new Westfield shopping centre will replace the Whitgift Centre, with work due to start in September 2019. A new report, entitled Delivering Westfield, estimates the new development will create over 7,000 jobs and will rebrand Croydon as "the premier destination in south London for shopping, business and cultural activities".


How Do I Program An Intensity Chase on a Congo or Cobalt Console?
A Chase Effect Playback is a Chase that has been assigned to an Effect Playback. This method is relatively simple to set up quickly.
Allows [Master Key]'s to be set to Tap mode so that a double-tap on the [Master Key] for a Chase Effect Playback assigned to a Master sets the pace of each step to the time the double-tap takes.
Can auto-generate simple chases in a number of different orders (Sequential, Random, etc.) from the channels selected when the Chase Effect Playback is created.
Channels must be at either High or Low level as defined for a given Step. Multiple channels in the same Step may not be set at unique levels from one another.
A Looping Sequence is a Sequence of Presets that in "Normal" mode where one the final Preset links back to the first Preset in the loop.. This is the most customizable way to create an intensity-chase in terms of what each and every step looks like. However, this can in many cases take the longer to setup than other methods for creating an intensity-chase.
Within the same step, multiple Channels can have unique intensity levels.
Master Links & Action Macros can be connected to steps.
Rate can be controlled by pressing [Tap]&[Master Key Double-Tap] for a Chase Sequence assigned to a Master.
Can mostly utilize the Master Playback Controls.
[<<] and [>>] act as [Seq+] and [Seq-] and can not cause a sequence to loop in reverse as it can with a Chase Sequence.
Cannot have Time Master control the Rate.
The types of intensity-chases that warrant the high amount of customization this method provides tend to inherently involve a lot of time for tweaking and fine-tuning (i.e. getting those lights in the fireplace to flicker just right).
A Chase Sequence is a Sequence of Presets that have been set to Chase mode. This is the most customizable way to create an intensity-chase in terms of what each and every step looks like. However, this can in many cases take the longer to setup than other methods for creating an intensity-chase.
A Time Master can be created and allow a Master to control the rate on a fader.


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Documentation of Focal Neurology on Patients with Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome and the Development of an Assessment Proforma
Nisarg Mehta*, David Garbera, Jeremy Kaye , Muthukrishnan Ramakrishnan
Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 5PE, UK
Received Date: 19/12/2014
Acceptance Date: 1/7/2015
Electronic publication date: 31/8/2015
Abstract HTML Views: 1154
© Mehta et al.; Licensee Bentham Open.
* Address correspondence to this author at the Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 5PE, UK; Tel: 0151 678 5111; Email: n.j.mehta@doctors.net.uk
Objective :
Cauda equina syndrome is a relatively rare condition with a disproportionately high medico legal profile. Definitive management involves prompt surgical decompression with outcome dependent on timing of surgery. Documentation of a comprehensive clinical and neurological assessment including examination of anal tone and perianal sensation is essential in reducing litigation and identifying patients requiring urgent surgical decompression. The aim of this study was to evaluate the documentation of focal neurology in patients with suspected cauda equina syndrome and devise an assessment proforma to use in the accident and emergency departments.
Methods :
A retrospective case note review was performed in all patients presenting to A&E with suspected cauda equina syndrome from January 2013 to March 2014. A full neurological examination was defined as having all modalities documented such as: MRC grade power, reflexes, sensory exam, vibration proprioception, anal tone & perianal sensation.
Sixty-nine patients with suspected cauda equina syndrome were identified with a median age of 44 (35-55) and a male to female ratio of 1:1.6. 4 patients (6%) had confirmed cauda equina syndrome and were transferred to a tertiary neurosurgical centre for further management. Only 2 patients (3%) had a complete neurological examination documented. 11 (16%) patients did not have any documentation of perianal sensation and 8 patients (12%) did not have documentation of anal tone
Documentation of neurological was poor across our department. The introduction of an assessment proforma is proposed to increase documentation and optimise emergency department evaluation in these patients.
Keywords: Assessment proforma, cauda equina syndrome, documentation, focal neurology, medico-legal.


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Military Academies Probe Possible White Nationalism
West Point cadets and U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen flashed what looked like a sideways OK finger gesture during a weekend TV broadcast of the Army-Navy football game — a possible white supremacy signal that the Navy said it will investigate.
FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2019 file photo, Navy midshipmen march onto field ahead of an NCAA college football game between the Army and the Navy in Philadelphia. Video of midshipmen and cadets making hand gestures in the stands at the Army-Navy football game outraged some commentators who claimed they were "white power" signals, and exasperated others who say the students were merely playing a popular children's game. The U.S. military and naval academies are investigating. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
(AP) — West Point cadets and U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen flashed what looked like a sideways OK finger gesture during a weekend TV broadcast of the Army-Navy football game — a possible white supremacy signal that the Navy said it will investigate.
Screenshots and clips of the hand gestures captured at Saturday's game in Philadelphia went viral on social media. Some Twitter users condemned the gesture as a white power sign. Others called it the "gotcha" or "circle game" popular with children, where someone flashes an upside-down OK sign below his waist and punches in the shoulder anyone who looks at it.
The circle game, around for generations, was featured in the early 2000s sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle" and has made a resurgence as a photobomb prank in sports team photos — along the same line as "bunny ears" fingers. In more recent years, it became an internet meme in a online game of "gotcha."
But the Anti-Defamation League said the gesture, with the thumb and forefinger touched in a circle and the other fingers outstretched, has been appropriated as a signal for white supremacy. That started as a hoax perpetuated on the online message board 4chan. The idea was to take an innocent and common gesture and transform it into something that would enrage liberals.
The campaign was so successful the gesture came to be used by Neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klansmen and other white nationalists to signal sympathizers in public places.
Brenton Tarrant, the white supremacist accused of killing 50 people at two New Zealand mosques, flashed the sign to reporters at a court hearing in March.
Mini-scandals involving the hand gesture have become regular media fodder. In 2018, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended an officer who appeared to be making the hand sign during a Hurricane Florence television broadcast. A high school in a Chicago suburb yanked all copies of its yearbook from distribution due to concerns about a photo in which students displayed the gesture. The Chicago Cubs in May banned a fan from games after he flashed the symbol behind a broadcaster.
The true intentions of the cadets and midshipmen who were recorded making the gesture while smiling and laughing during Saturday's game are unclear.
Heidi Beirich, director of the Southern Poverty Law Center's intelligence project, which investigates hate groups and extremism, said it was important that the military schools investigate to find out the context for the students and active-duty military members using the symbol.
"Do the investigation. Find out if it was harmless or not," she said. "If these people are influenced by white supremacy, they can't be allowed to continue in the military."
There have been longstanding concerns about white supremacists in the military. In 2008, an FBI report found white supremacist leaders were making a concerted effort to recruit active-duty soldiers and recent combat veterans. A Military Times poll in 2017 found more than 30% of service members saw white nationalism as a significant threat to national security.
The Pentagon reaffirmed military policies forbidding extremist advocacy in 2017, after the Anti-Defamation League reported a Marine staff sergeant was the leader of the white supremacist group Vanguard at the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Against the backdrop of concerns about hate groups in the military, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, said they have appointed officers to investigate the motivations behind the hand signals flashed by their students.
Lt. Col. James Sink, professor of military science at Arizona State University and a 2000 graduate of West Point, said it may turn out the actions were innocent, if ill-advised.
"Honestly, it looks to me like they're playing the game we used to call the circle game," Sink said Monday. "I think the Army's done a lot since the 1990s, when I came in, to rid our ranks of white supremacists."
Oren Segal, director of the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism, said people should let the investigation run its course and not jump to conclusions about the motivations behind the students' gestures.
Segal said even if the motivations turn out to be innocent, the public discussion generated is a victory for white supremacists.
"This was started as a way to troll the media, to think something as simple as an OK symbol is representative of hate," Segal said. "Every time there's a public discussion like this, white supremacists who use this symbol for nefarious purposes are celebrating the fact that people are talking about them."
"If nothing else, the public scrutiny of this latest controversy demonstrates these gray areas that extremism and hate operate in," Segal said. "It's an area that makes use of pop culture, day-to-day symbols, and tries to co-opt them for hate."
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