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Who is Ann Harnett? Biography, gossip, facts?
Ann Harnett (born August 10 1920) is a former female utility who played from 1943 through 1946 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 6 139 lb. Harnett batted and threw right-handed. She was born in Chicago Illinois.
When is Ann Harnett's birthday?
Ann Harnett was born on the 10th of August 1920 , which was a Tuesday. Ann Harnett will be turning 99 in only 105 days from today.
How old is Ann Harnett?
Ann Harnett is 98 years old. To be more precise (and nerdy), the current age as of right now is 35786 days or (even more geeky) 858864 hours. That's a lot of hours!
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What is Ann Harnett's zodiac sign and horoscope?
Ann Harnett's zodiac sign is Leo.
The ruling planet of Leo is the Sun. Therefore, lucky days are Sundays and lucky numbers are: 1, 4, 10, 13, 19 and 22 . Gold, Orange, White and Red are Ann Harnett's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Leo include: Self-awareness, Dignity, Optimism and Romantic. Negative character traits could be: Arrogance and Impatience.
Is Ann Harnett gay or straight?
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Is Ann Harnett still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Yes, according to our best knowledge, Ann Harnett is still alive. And no, we are not aware of any death rumors. However, we don't know much about Ann Harnett's health situation.
Where was Ann Harnett born?
Ann Harnett was born in Chicago.
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Which team(s) did Ann Harnett play for?
Ann Harnett played for All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Which position does Ann Harnett play?
Ann Harnett plays as a Utility player.
Does Ann Harnett do drugs? Does Ann Harnett smoke cigarettes or weed?
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1. Skin irritation (Märtins, 1989), GLP, OECD 404, rabbits, semiocclusive, 0.5 mL of undiluted test substance, 4 h exposure, irritating
2. Eye irritation (Märtins, 1989), GLP, OECD 405, rabbits, 0.1 mL of undiluted test substance, not irritating
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)
2,4,6-triisopropyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate was investigated for its potential to induce irritation in rabbits (Märtins 1989, according to OECD 404). Onto the clipped skin of the dorsal area of the trunk 500 µL of the undiluted test compound were administered under semiocclusive conditions. After a 4 hour period, the patches were removed and the skin was carefully washed with water without altering the existing response, or the integrity of the epidermis. Observations were made after 24, 48 and 72 hours. If dermal irritation was observed, animals were monitored up to day 14 after patch removal. Dermal irritation was scored and recorded after termination of exposure. The degree of erythema/eschar formation and oedema formation was evaluated as specified by DRAIZE, and any serious lesions and toxic effects other than dermal irritation were also recorded. The mean irritation indices: were 1.0 for erythema and 0.1 for oedema. The results show that the test compound can be regarded as 'severely irritating to the skin'. Additionally the skin was covered in spots by a whitish squamous layer in 3 animals (I19, I18, and H14) after 7 and 14 days, in 2 animal (I26 and H23) after 7 and 14 days, respectively. The exposed area was hairless in all rabbits, but one (H23), after 14 days and indurated in all rabbits, but one (H14) after 7 days. Within the period of 24 hours to 14 days changes extended beyond the area of exposure in 3 animals (I19, I18, and I26 (not on day 14)). In conclusion, moderate to severe inflammatory reactions occurred following administration of the compound to the skin and the reactions proved not to be reversible within 14 days. The diversity of signs may be related to the distinct sensitivity of animals. Based on the results in the most sensitive animals the test compound can be regarded as 'severely irritating to the skin'.
The substance 2,4,6-triisopropyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate was investigated for its potential for eye irritation in rabbits in 1989 (Märtins, 1989; according to OECD 405). For the test 100 µL of undiluted substance were introduced into the conjunctival sac of one eye of three rabbits. After a period of 24 h the eye was carefully washed with physiological sodium chloride solution. The observations were made after 24, 48 and 72 hours after application. The signs of cornea (opacity and area affected), iris (hyperaemia, reaction to light), conjunctivae - i.e. conjunctiva of bulbus, lids, and nictitating membrane - (erythema, chemosis), and discharge were evaluated as described by DRAIZE, and the aqueous humour (opacity) was recorded as described by McDonald and Shadduck. In addition any serious lesions and toxic effects other than occular were also recorded. The examinations of cornea, iris and aqueous humour were facilitated by use of optical instruments (e.g. hand slit-lamp). To define epithelial damage, one drop of a 1% fluorescein solution was applied to the corneal surface 24 hours after application of the test compound. The results show that the test compound can be regarded as 'not irritating to the eye, as only slight iris / conjunctivae reactions and in cases aqueous humour discharge was seen in the animals 1 h after application of the test substance.
According to the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, the test material meets the criteria for classification and will require labelling as irritating to the skin. The test material is an irritant to the skin without full reversibility within 14 days and should be classified with Skin Irritant Cat. 2.
The mean grades of ocular reactions at 24, 48 and 72 h p.a. were lower than the value classified as irritating to the eyes by the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, therefore the substance is no classified for eye irritation hazard.

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You've seen the roadside barns painted with the words 'See Rock City,' but the cost of tickets to this Chattanooga-area landmark ($19.95 for adults, $11.95 for kids ages 3-12) may have you second-guessing whether the attraction is the best way to spend your time and money. After visiting Rock City several times with my family over the years, I can tell you with certainty that the ticket price is worth it, no matter the season. Here's why.
Located atop Lookout Mountain just outside of Chattanooga, I'm convinced Rock City is one of the most beautiful and picture-worthy places in the US. Every pathway here leads to a new and enchanting discovery, whether you're crossing over lush forests, squeezing through narrow rock passes, or descending stone steps into dark caverns.
For children in particular, Rock City is a paradise of exploration. Your kids will feel like they've stepped right into the heart of a fairytale storybook, a place where elves, dwarves, and gnomes could easily be lurking in grottos and hiding around corners.
You'll also get a kick out of squeezing through the narrow crevices of the dark caverns. It's the best kind of family adventure- The kind where everyone is thrilled and no one gets hurt!
Another Rock City family favorite is the Swing-a-Long Bridge, a 180-foot suspension bridge that gently sways as you walk across it. Hold on tight!
My children loved running ahead and being the first to find the surprises that waited around every bend.
Rock City is not for the claustrophobic or for those who have difficulty walking or navigating narrow spaces, but everyone else will really enjoy it.
Once you make your way through the caverns to the top of the Lookout Mountain, the view is spectacular. It will inspire a moment of silence from even the rowdiest of children.
On a clear day, you can see seven states from this spot. Can you imagine the thrill of reading this marker as a child? THIS IS EVERYTHING.
As if the view isn't enough, this magnificent waterfall will send your OMGometer into overdrive. Although this is the best vantage point for a photo, the real magic happens when you cross the bridge over the waterfall and look down on it from overhead. This rock is called Lovers Leap– It's named after a Cherokee legend about two young lovers from warring tribes. According to the story, a young brave was captured and thrown from the top of the rock. In despair, his beloved Indian maiden from the rival tribe then leaped from the rock to her death.
One big reason Rock City has managed to preserve its kitschy roadside America charm is that it's owned by a third-generation family member of the couple that first opened the property to the public back in 1932. Garnet Carter originally had plans for the property to become a private community and golf course called Fairyland. His wife, Frieda, loved the rocky part of their land. She took a string and marked a path through the rocks that ended at Lover's Leap. She also planted her favorite wildflowers and plants along the path and decorated it with her beloved garden gnomes and fairytale characters. Garnet saw potential in her path and turned it into a money-making attraction that endures to this day and still includes some of the same plants and flowers Frieda herself planted.
Frieda was also the inspiration behind the gnomes and fairytale characters that delight children inside Fairyland Caverns. The gnomes were moved into the caverns in 1947 and have been there ever since.
Inside the Fairyland Caverns, scenes from all your favorite fairytales and nursery rhymes will keep your kids enthralled. A room featuring an entire Mother Goose Village was added in 1964- My eight-year-old in particular loved walking around this room and naming every character he saw.
As for those painted barns that you still see across the south– These are also a legacy of Garnet Carter, who hit on the idea when business to his off-the-beaten-path attraction was initially slow. He hired a young sign painter named Clark Byers to travel the countryside and offer to paint farmers' barns in exchange for allowing him to paint 'See Rock City' on them. The result was a piece of Americana that endures to this day.
Best of all is the fact that there's really no one season that's better than the others for a visit. Every season has its own special flavor. On our most recent visit last fall, we enjoyed the turning leaves, fall flowers, pumpkins, and decorations, and even this Autumn Troll who came out from the caves to see everyone.
Other special events include Fairytale Nights, a Shamrock City St. Patrick's Day event celebrating the Irish, Christmas lights, and lots of live music events. No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there's something going on at Rock City for your family to enjoy.
Rock City is just one of many family attractions in and around Chattanooga. Be sure and check out 30 Things to Do in Chattanooga with Kids for more great ideas.
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Why not have a little following.
Don these large knee high camouflaged eccentric boots. With their large cavities filled with an assortment of seeds, nuts and dried fruits concealed within the shins and backs.
As you stroll the country path you squeeze the trigger device held within the hand once, releasing a trail of seeds that slip through the left heel of the left boot.
A following of hens pursue your trail of seeds.
You follow the country path and squeeze the trigger twice releasing a trail of assorted nuts through the right heel of the boot now you have the curiosity of the squirrels following and munching through the seeds and nuts. By squeezing the the trigger three times, the boot "whirrrrs" and releases a mix of dried fruits, a badger stirs and sniffs the air to join your band of country ferals.
With Fruit Salad Blunderbuss® in one hand and map in the other, you can walk and make your trail at ease without having to scatter your feed by hand.
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Liverpool to beat Man Utd to Philippe Coutinho transfer with two-year loan offer for Barcelona outcast
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LIVERPOOL are set to beat Manchester United in the race to sign Philippe Coutinho by offering the chance to resign their former star on loan, according to reports.
The Brazilian has been strongly linked with a return to England after failing to discover his Reds form in two seasons at Barcelona.
Phillippe Coutinho has reportedly given his approval to a loan back to LiverpoolCredit: AFP or licensors
The midfielder joined the Spanish club in a shock £145million deal but is set to be sold to free up cash for the La Liga giants' £200m pursuit of former star Neymar.
Antoine Griezmann has already completed a £108million switch to Ernesto Valverde's side which has reduced Coutinho's first-team chances next season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted to make the South American his chief summer signing, but it is thought the 27-year-old favours a return to Merseyside.
Coutinho has now given his approval to a sensational offer from Liverpool to take him on a two-year loan with the option to buy at £88m, according to Calciomercato.
His agent Kia Joorabchian has already fuelled rumours that his client would most likely rule out a move to any of his former club's Premier League rivals.
He told the Telegraph: "I think Liverpool lies very, very deeply in his heart, he was a big fan of them throughout the campaign [last season].
"He was wishing for them to win the title and he has a very strong affinity there so I think it will be very difficult for him to go to a direct competitor of Liverpool from a personal standpoint."
However, Joorabchian went on to add that he has been informed that Barcelona do not plan to sell Coutinho regardless of any attackers they bring in.
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He said: "I was told they have no intention of selling him, that Barcelona have not spoken to anyone and that stories to the contrary are simply not true.
"I will not let people talk about Philippe and put him down because for one-and-a-half years we have said nothing.
"I won't let them do that and all of us in Philippe's camp will not let that happen because Barcelona have told us he is staying."
Phillipe Coutinho 'ready to leave Barcelona' with Man Utd and Chelsea interested in transfer
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Also, I'm game for WWHD, or ALBW talk, as well as some other miscellaneous Zelda news. I'm okay with talking about Pokemon too. Maybe we should have a time limit, so our time doesn't go over crazy amounts and listening in isn't a journey you have to set time aside for.
More details about recording protocol will come up once the signups are full.
What topics would you be interested in talking about?
Why yes I would love to sign up for Dark Souls 2? I don't know if it's such a good idea to have me in the podcast because I've been deliberately avoiding information about the game so I can go into it blindly, but I suppose I can violate my virginity for you, Nabooboo. <3 Is it going to be a podcast particularly about speculation/reviewing new information for the next game? Maybe it would be nice to have somebody involved who's familiar with the games but doesn't know anything about DS2.
Also, Can I sign up for Fire Emblem, too? I haven't finished the latest one yet, but I hope to do so before christmas, and I ask because I get the impression we won't be instantly covering the game, just because it's the last one on a list of eight planned podcasts and I figure it will take time to do the other seven.
I'll just talk about some of the major points surrounding the game, huge changes. Not the minor spoiler stuff.
I'd like to get most of these done soon, within the next couple weeks to a month. I suppose we could do them in two stages. But they'll go quick, because we're not all in them, and so there won't be big scheduling issues. Tig is also in FE, so maybe ask him not to spoil the ending?
Google Doc should be up to date, times are in Eastern. Correct me if you're another time zone.
Dark Souls II minisode is full and moving forward soon, hopefully.
Pokemon is cool. I own the new Fire emblem, but I haven't finished it either.
Lookin forward to the minisode!
Nabe, are you not going to be in all the podcasts?
No, I think he's going to be in all of them by default.
Also um, we should do one about One Piece.
Nope. Three or four people per minisode is ideal.
Is that a no on Fire Emblem?
A Friday might be good as a date for recording that, since Tig and Ganny both seem to have lots of time Fridays. The episode is Tig, Pheo, Ganny and Necropolis. Exchange Skype info and schedule it up.


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However, because I did not have any clear goals for my store and definitely didn't treat it like a business, it did not make a lot of money. I was okay with that at the time because I had a lot of other things going on. I had just closed down a coffee shop business and was launching a cleaning and babysitting business. That kept me busy during the day and then at night, I'd work on my graphic design business serving clients and tinkering with this blog.
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It is likely that teachers and students spontaneously adapted the published version of "Good Morning to All" to celebrate birthdays in the classroom, changing the lyrics to "Happy Birthday" in the process.[3] The complete text of "Happy Birthday to You" first appeared in print as the final four lines of Edith Goodyear Alger's poem "Roy's Birthday", published in her book A Primer of Work and Play, copyrighted by D. C. Heath in 1901, with no reference to the words being sung.[22] The first book including "Happy Birthday" lyrics set to the tune of "Good Morning to All" that bears a date of publication is from 1911 in The Elementary Worker and His Work, but earlier references exist to a song called "Happy Birthday to You" including an article from 1901 in the Inland Educator and Indiana School Journal.[23] Children's Praise and Worship, edited by Andrew Byers, Bessie L. Byrum and Anna E. Koglin, published the song in 1918. In 1924, Robert Coleman included "Good Morning to All" in a songbook with the birthday lyrics as a second verse. Coleman also published "Happy Birthday" in The American Hymnal in 1933.
These planner stickers are specifically designed for fans of the MAMBI Happy Planner (vertical) or similar Week At A Glance Planners or other vertical weekly planners such as the Plum Paper Planner or Erin Condren Life Planner. The functional planner stickers, especially the box stickers, are sized to fit within the vertical columns and boxes specifically for the Happy Planner. Keep in mind that the full boxes are sized at 1/4″ taller than your vertical boxes for the Erin Condren Planner and sometimes the designs can not be cut down for your Erin Condren. A new planner that many of you are using these stickers for is the Passion Planner, so I thought I would mention that as well.
Poinsettia is one of the most associated plants with Christmas in North America. It's Christmas history began in Mexico in 16 century. According to the legend, one poor girl had nothing else to bring to a church as a gift to celebrate Jesus birthday, except wild weeds. But miracle happened and crimson flower sprouted from the weeds. In Mexico Poinsettia is called "La Flor de la Nochebuena", which means Flower of the Christmas Eve or Flower of the Holy Night. But common english name "Poinsettia" came from the name of the the first United States Minister to Mexico, Joel Roberts Poinsett. In 1825 he was the first who brought this plant into the United States.
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On July 28, 2015, one day prior to a scheduled ruling, Nelson's attorneys Betsy Manifold and Mark Rifkin presented new evidence that they argued was conclusive proof that the song was in the public domain, "thus making it unnecessary for the Court to decide the scope or validity of the disputed copyrights, much less whether Patty Hill abandoned any copyright she may have had to the lyrics". Several weeks prior, they had been given access to documents held back from them by Warner/Chappell, which included a copy of the 15th edition of The Everyday Song Book, published in 1927. The book contained "Good Morning and Happy Birthday", but the copy was blurry, obscuring a line of text below the title. Manifold and Rifkin located a clearer copy of an older edition, published in 1922, that also contained the "Happy Birthday" lyrics. The previously obscured line was revealed to be the credit "Special permission through courtesy of The Clayton F Summy Co.". Manifold and Rifkin argued that because the music and lyrics were published without a valid copyright notice as was required at the time, "Happy Birthday" was in the public domain.[38]
There is a plethora of photo editing tools that come with Mac computers, but it's easier creating greeting cards when tools are in the same program. It has more than 165,000 royalty free images and 4,800+ templates to help you build a customized card for any occasion. All the editing tools are on the main page, which looks a bit cluttered. You hover the mouse over each tool for its name if you are having a hard time deciphering the images. You can print and export your finalized projects, but PrintMaster Platinum doesn't have a sharing feature for popular social media platforms.
As with editing tools, Macs have built-in sharing features you can access through your Apple account. When you save a file to your computer, you can use Finder to connect to social media or iCloud and share your projects from there. Because of this, most Mac greeting card applications don't include features that let you share your finished cards to social media directly from the software.
Totally understand. Currently I am selling digital abstract designs so not photography. So while colors are still important it's a bit different then photographs. Obviously part of the photography process is retouching in Photoshop and all your hard work can go down the drain if someone went and printed your work incorrectly. So printing yourself is obviously the way to go for photography.
There's so much to love about our funny, cute, and photo upload cards, but we also have hundreds of designs from our favourite brands. From Batman and Spiderman to Wonder Women and The Incredible Hulk, we have all the best action heroes. There's also tons of Star Wars and Game of Thrones birthday cards and a wide range of birthday cards for kids with Frozen, Trolls, Paddington, and The Little Mermaid.
Cover Verse: My Beautiful Friend Inside Verse: From the time you were born to this moment today, From the nice things you do to the warm things you say... From the smiles that you share and the help that you give, To the genuine joy in the life that you live... From inside to outside, your beauty shines through, And you make the world better by just being you. Happy Birthday
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"Happy Birthday to You", also known as "Happy Birthday", is a song traditionally sung to celebrate the anniversary of a person's birth. According to the 1998 Guinness World Records, it is the most recognized song in the English language, followed by "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow". The song's base lyrics have been translated into at least 18 languages.[1] The melody of "Happy Birthday to You" comes from the song "Good Morning to All",[2] which has traditionally been attributed to American sisters Patty and Mildred J. Hill in 1893,[3][4] although the claim that the sisters composed the tune is disputed.[5]
At the end of that month, I was at a turning point again. I had made $1000 in passive income, yes, but I knew it was mostly due to marketing to my list. How was I going to continue to make that amount in sales? I knew I couldn't keep marketing the same product to my same list month after month. At that moment, I was at a fork in the road where I almost went down the path of "Oh, maybe I'll create something new and sell that next." Luckily, I remembered a piece of advice that prevented me from doing that. I remembered Denise Duffield-Thomas (the Get Rich Lucky Bit#h lady) talking about how women have a tendency to keep creating something new over and over instead of sticking to one core, amazing product and finding endless ways of selling the SAME thing.
Patty Hill was a kindergarten principal in Louisville, Kentucky, developing various teaching methods at what is now the Little Loomhouse;[6] her sister Mildred was a pianist and composer.[7] The sisters used "Good Morning to All" as a song that young children would find easy to sing.[8] The combination of melody and lyrics in "Happy Birthday to You" first appeared in print in 1912, and probably existed even earlier.[9]


I can clearly see why the big social media 'influencers' are treated like queens, although I think some brands go too far over the top sucking up to them. In fact, it actually puts me off buying their products.
However, I do take note when beauty journalist Nadine Baggott recommends a product. Her channel on You Tube is The Beauty Know It All; her videos are chatty and informative, you feel confident she knows what she's talking about.
I'm definitely in the market for a new eye cream, I've been loving Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist Eye Cream, but I got a bit of a fright a couple of weeks ago when we had that heavy snow. I do my make up in front of a huge bathroom window, the snow in the garden seemed to bounce a lot of light into the bathroom (my excuse anyway, it's either that or I've aged horribly overnight), because my eyes suddenly looked VERY wrinkled and creased.
I've also not used my anti-ageing gadgets for a while so that may have added to the crepiness. Frankly, I was looking for a miracle.
That miracle is retinol, a form a Vitamin A, a proven anti-ager. It helps to speed up skin renewal, reduce the appearance of fine lines and even out skin tone. But, it's potent and can irritate normal, never mind super sensitive, skin, and possibly make it redden, peel or thin – there's always a price to pay!
So, when I saw Nadine recommend an eye cream containing retinol AND is safe enough to apply under the lower eyelid, I ran out like a lemming (or should that be lemon?) and bought 3 tubes on sale at Boots, usually £29.99, but now with £10.00 off.
I'm still unclear if 'Pro-Retinol' is actually retinol, or another name for a retinoid – which is a weaker, over the counter retinol based formula.
I didn't notice the word #AD on the video; I'm not saying it would've changed my mind, but maybe I wouldn't have been so hasty.
How effective can something this gentle be around the eye? I have tried hundreds of eye creams over the years and none do anything very different to any other, other than getting rid of dryness.
Sadly, none get rid of crepiness or tighten up effectively for a 50 + eye. I have tried out the Vichy Retinol cream for around the eye without any irritation.
Anyway, I'm on week two. The cream is a serum/cream hybrid, it applies smoothly and takes a few minutes to dry. I haven't experienced redness or irritation, although a couple of reviewers on the Boots site certainly have.
I also haven't noticed any improvement, but it is only week two. I bought three tubes to specifically trial it for at least 3 months, so we'll see.
So, the three month trial is over. I cut the tubes down to get every little bit of product out, so no one can say I didn't give it my best shot.
There was no redness or irritation at all on my sensitive skin throughout the trial. I was looking out for redness and flakiness in particular, but thankfully, it didn't happen.
The verdict? Well, it only slightly softened the fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes.
But what it did do though, was plump up the skin around my eyes. I could still see those fine lines, but I noticed that the skin was much softer. There was a tangible difference.
Is this difference enough to make me buy it again? Yes and no. Yes, if Boots put it back on offer for £19.99, but otherwise, no, I'll stick with Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist 24 Intensive Eye Contour Cream, review here.
Just stumbled across your blog- and followed you because your first paragraph summed up what I've been saying for a while now about the top influencers being sucked up to! lol Love it! I feel the same way! <3 Great review!
Tell me about it! I've seen and heard about some ridiculous freebies. The funniest was a trip to Gleneagles, the vloggers (who all looked identical), were gifted the same Barbour hats and scarves. When they vlogged, you could see at least one other person dressed exactly the same, in the shot. I don't blame the vloggers, they (mostly) work hard for the money. Imagine having to hold a camera in front of you to 'record' the moment instead of enjoying it. Brands are at fault, it turns me right off them.
I would seriously love to hear your results on this. I know Olay have given this a big push with the paid bloggers/Youtubers out there and thats why i'm a touch skeptical.
I am currently using the La Roche Posay Redermic R for the eye area. It doesn't irritate but i find that i have to use another cream after it because it is quite drying.
I also noticed that Nadine didn't answer my question but another reader did. She said i would need to get prescription strength to see any real results. Its almost a shame we cannot get it off our NHS doctors.
I notice the really expensive eye creams e.g Chanel Sublimage Le Yeux does take the crepiness away from my eye because it is super moisturizing but it costs a fortune.
None have ever diminished any real lines around my eyes, sadly.
Well the trial is over and the verdict is up!
I'm sticking with Shiseido Eye Contour Cream, it's expensive, but I found it's better at softening of the lines than the Olay one.


Price is one of the important factor when it comes to buying a vehicle either it is used or new one. When you are calculating the price don't exclude the things like license plate, taxes, insurance, registration fee and so on, buying a car includes all other factors. Hence while fixing your price range you have to consider all those factors along with your budget. This will greatly helps you to avoid spending some extra money.
It is advisable to checkout at least 10 different cars at your price range before taking a decision. This will greatly helpful for you to know different things about the cars.
It is must to test drive the last 3 selected cars more than once. This will be helpful for you to find the one which is comfortable for you. Also you can ask your friend or family member about the top selected three cars.
You have to do some needed research about the selected cars. Make sure the car has only one previous owner and it don't have any accidental history. There are also many other factors which you have to consider which are very important while buying a used car.
Finally on those top three cars finalize one and try to negotiate with the owner. This negotiation will help you to reduce the price in a great manner. Make sure that the price of the car is worth for the standard of the car. If you feel that the price is high then you can start negotiate with the proper reason.
These are some of the factors which you have to consider whiling buying used cars in Tulsa. There are many online websites available where you can buy a used car. Those online websites are like agents which will showcase many different brand cars for buyers.


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The overall aim of this thesis is to investigate novel concepts and techniques that have the potential to improve the sustainability of the marine aquaculture industry. The focus of the research described here is on novel ecosystem approaches to aquaculture management by integrating species from multiple trophic levels into one system. This has been termed Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA), a concept that combines (ideally, in the appropriate proportions) the cultivation of fed aquaculture species (e.g. finfish or shrimp), with organic and inorganic extractive species (e.g. bivalve molluscs, seaweed or halophytes). Emphasis throughout has been placed on improving techniques and novel concepts that have the potential to be of practical sustainable use to existing and future industrial aquaculture operations. Chapter 1 specifically details the development of sustainable saltwater-based food production systems, with a focus on established and emerging concepts. In Chapter 2, the biofiltering capacity of the halophyte Salicornia europaea is assessed, with a focus on biofiltering capacity when irrigated with wastewater from an oyster hatchery and cultivated via the novel hydroponic techniques. In Chapter 3, the efficacy of different stratification methodologies on S. europaea seed germination and growth are assessed, while Chapter 4 deals with the effectiveness of three anaesthetics in reducing error when measuring the size of cotton-spinner sea cucumber Holothuria forskali. The efficacy of passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags for H. forskali are assessed in Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 describes the cultivation of six species of seaweed in small-scale zero exchange maraponic systems with blue mussels (Mytilus edulis), Japanese abalone (Haliotis discus hannai) and Holothuria forskali. Finally, Chapter 7 details practical considerations and theoretical aspects of set-up and operation of a pilot-scale IMTA system (seaweed longlines containing Alaria esculenta and Saccharina latissima) in conjunction with a commercial organic salmon farm in Southern Ireland.
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A Jar of Wisconsin Honey
Nonfiction by Alison Townsend
Alison Townsend is the author of two award-winning books of poetry, Persephone in America and The Blue Dress, and two chapbooks, "And Still the Music" and "What the Body Knows." Her writing appears widely in journals and anthologies such as Flyway, Parabola, Quarter After Eight, The Southern Review, Zone Three, and Best American Poetry. Her awards include a Pushcart Prize, a literary fellowship from the Wisconsin Arts Board, the Crab Orchard Open Poetry Competition Prize and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Chancellor's Regional Literary Award. A Professor of English/Creative Writing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, she lives with her husband in the farm country outside Madison. The Name for Woman is River, a collection of personal and nature-based essays, nears completion.
My farmer-neighbor's gift of a quart jar of honey was, to borrow from Theodore Roethke, the triggering subject for this essay. But as is so often the case with essays, this piece led me further and deeper than I expected. Before I knew it, I was remembering my previous experiences with honey, reading about honeybees and taking an introductory class in beekeeping. Essay writing is, for me, an associative process, in which elements of the piece gather, accumulate, and cohere in a manner not completely unlike the process of extracting honey from the comb with a centrifuge. What I enjoyed most about writing this essay was how much I learned in the process – about bees, about memory, about my own relationship to locally-sourced food.
It was the end of summer, the evening before the first day of school, and I was just getting ready to put henna in my hair when the phone rang. It was our farmer-neighbor, John.
"You folks home this evening?" he asked in the gruff and peremptory way that I have learned is not rudeness, just his style.
"Yes," I said hesitantly, thinking of my henna project and all the other tasks waiting to be done.
"Well," he said. "Do you like honey?"
Did we like honey? Who doesn't like honey? "Yes, we love it," I replied, wondering what he was up to, this rumpled-looking man in his faded overalls and squashed straw hat, who, though in his late seventies, is out in the fields every morning before I am even awake.
"We emptied the hives last week, and I've got a jar for you if you'd like it. I can bring it right over."
"Of course, of course," I said, already beginning to strip out of the stained pink cover-up I wear for messy tasks and putting my clothes back on.
John used to own the drumlin hill our property is on – one of a quartet of four-acre lots – and he still farms 80 acres around it. The most private lot, with only one neighbor up the hill, our land abuts his fields on two sides, with an acre or so of prairie sloping down from oak savanna, a buffer between us and the road. When we first moved here, we'd hear John's cows, which he got rid of some years ago because they were no longer profitable, moving about in the hayfield to the back of our house. He lets us run our collies in his fields, and we take his tractor path down to the wilder land around Island Lake and the Department of Natural Resources land beyond that. As a result, we've gotten to know him. He and my husband, Tom, often stand talking in that age old, arms across the chest stance of men, who, while conversing about daily concerns like the weather, brush up against larger mysteries of life as easily as our collies run through the tall grass, their fur damp and hay-scented afterwards.
Although we've lived on this hill for more than ten years and John has always been friendly, his warmth has been edged with the reserve I have come to associate with the Midwest. Neither as direct and outspoken as people in the Northeast, where I grew up, nor as open and spontaneous as those on the West Coast, where I spent my twenties and thirties, people in the Midwest seem to take a long time to get to know you, as if measuring you up. It's only this summer that John's taken to giving us feedbags stuffed with more sweet corn than we can possibly eat, or that his wife called to offer tomatoes to our already overflowing bins. I knew John's offer of honey was an important moment, one that meant he liked us.
A few minutes later, John roared up in a battered blue pickup with his Australian shepherd, a constant and taciturn (at least compared to our collies) companion, sitting beside him. John handed me a quart-sized Kerr canning jar of pale golden honey. Though bees will travel up to two miles gathering nectar, he said he thought most of it came from flowers on this hill.
"I reckon it's mostly clover and dandelion. It's got none of that goldenrod," he said, gesturing to the graceful plumes of goldenrod now in luxuriant bloom all over. "That's cooking honey. If it seems like you've seen more bees this summer, they're probably mine. They're all over this hill."
John and my husband entered into a complicated conversation about the extraction and refraction of honey, about which Tom later confessed he'd only understood around a third, as is often the case with John, who frequently presupposes a familiarity with things beyond us.
I held the jar of honey, which I lifted up to the light, turning it, admiring its color. Pale gold, it seemed to almost glow. Wild food, made from the essence of flowers, it was summer distilled into a jar. No wonder honey summons such indescribable delight. I tipped the jar upside down like a summer snow globe, watching paler golden bubbles float up like pearls. I was glad that I'd left the mint I'd considered rototilling from the side of the house when I saw how its flowers attracted bees. Though I'd almost abandoned my perennials in this summer of killer mosquitoes, I was relieved that many of the flowers that bees love had been hardy enough to survive my inattention: mop-top purple heads of bergamot-scented monarda or bee balm, the beautiful blue-violet spires of agastache or anise hyssop, and the wild yellow digitalis or foxglove, where, from my study window, I'd observed bees actually crawling inside the tubular flowers. To think that I had contributed, even in some small way, to the jar of liquid gold was thrilling.
I had noticed John's hives, tucked inside a south-facing former pig sty like neatly stacked laboratory drawers, when I drove past his farm and had wondered if they were active. But I hadn't considered the logistics, that the bees from those hives were gathering nectar and pollen in my garden. What I was holding in my hands was the essence of this particular place and no other – the sweet embodiment of the taste of here. Even the honey from Blue Moon Farm, our CSA, a mere four to five mile bike ride away to the north, would not taste the same. We recently enlarged our garden, reveling in a culinary intimacy I had not experienced since I was a child on my parents' farm in eastern Pennsylvania, where my mother put up army-sized amounts of food each summer. But the honey felt qualitatively different, gleaned from a magical, humming world even so satiric an observer as Jonathan Swift once described as "sweetness and light." It's one thing to eat a frittata made with eggs from down the road, stuffed full of potatoes, onions, peppers and tomatoes just picked in your own garden. It's quite another to dip your teaspoon into the small golden pond of an open jar of honey, the taste of vanished hours alive again, bright days dissolving on your tongue.
Conversations with John can sometimes go and on, soaring over the fields with a purpose we don't quite see, like a hawk scouting fields. But he had something he needed to do that evening and left quickly. Tom and I went back to our various projects, and the jar of honey got placed on the round oak table in the sunroom. It was not forgotten exactly, just there, as life swirled on around it. But each time I passed, I looked at it, marveling at how the sun lit it from within, lambent as an amber mica lamp. Now and then I dipped a spoon in for a taste. It was simultaneously delicate and rich, which seems right for a marriage of clover and dandelion. Something about it reminded me of a bottle of mead a nearby raspberry farmer had given to my husband and me when we got married. Standing in a circle of rose petals, we'd taken sips of the mead from small crystal glasses as part of the ceremony. Although Tom later absconded with the bottle, which he's shown clutching happily in many of the wedding photographs, I loved feeling part of a tradition hundreds of years old. Mead, which is made from honey, was thought to be an aphrodisiac, and the word "honeymoon" may have even come from the passion it was said to elicit. I remember being surprised at how the mead tasted, not cloying at all, but sweet, dry, warming, almost like sherry, a perfect and sensual mingling. I wanted it to last forever, and now Tom has the empty bottle stashed away somewhere with other saved things that serve no purpose but memory.
If we'd had bees of our own, we might have told them about our wedding, as the practice of "telling the bees" is an old one among beekeepers. In her delightful history of the honeybee Sweetness and Light, Hattie Ellis notes that bees were considered part of the family, so much so that all important events, such as marriages or deaths, had to be reported to them or they might fly away. A practice recorded in England and Ireland since the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the custom included, according to Ellis, "tapping the hive with a key, whispering the news to the insects, and leaving an appropriate gift – a piece of wedding cake or funeral biscuits dipped in wine – at the hive's entrance." The custom is one that survives to this day, as I discovered while travelling in Ireland several years ago. During a stay at a bed and breakfast on the rugged Beara Peninsula in the southwest, my husband and I commented on how delicious the honey was. Our hostess told us it was from her own hives, then explained how the bees knew of all important happenings in the family.
"It's bad luck not to tell them," she said. "We don't want them leaving now, do we?"
A week later, the jar of honey was still on a round oak table in the sunroom. Tom likes to eat breakfast out there, and, knowing how much he likes honey, preferring it to jam on his toast, I warned him off.
"Don't eat all of that honey," I said, reminding him that I want some too, though I am more moderate in my consumption. But because the honey was in full view, it became a kind of impromptu late summer centerpiece, the embodiment of plenty, a reminder that, even in this era of environmental degradation and destruction, some things have been sustained, albeit with an increasingly fragile balance. As a tangible symbol of what richness we may soon miss, the jar of honey made me think a lot about what the ancients referred to when they spoke of "the nectar of the gods" and about the beautiful, hardworking, and endangered honey makers. It caused me to remember my first taste of honey, when my mother sprinkled crushed aspirin in a teaspoon full dipped from her blue transfer ware honey pot and stuck it between my fevered lips. This was in the '50s, before we knew aspirin was dangerous for children, but my mother was on the right track, as my grandmother was when she gave us honey and lemon for sore throats, for honey has been used medicinally for thousands of years.
When I had the flu in college, a Vermont boyfriend dosed me with a potent mix of honey, blackberry brandy, and bourbon. He piled me beneath a red and black striped Hudson's Bay blanket in his dorm room to drunkenly sweat it out. While the snow blew hard against the window, I read Sylvia Plath's startling bee poems in the then recently-issued Ariel. In my honey- and alcohol-fugged state, they thrilled me with their finely wrought, stinging language, even as they frightened me with their ferocity and hallucinatory power. It wasn't until years later that I learned Plath had planned to end the book with "Wintering," a poem that concludes on a note of hope: "The bees are wintering. They taste the spring." It was her husband, Ted Hughes, who selected the icier piece, "Words," where "from the bottom of the pool, fixed stars / Govern a life."
Some years later, during my granola and homemade yogurt phase in California, I used honey almost exclusively as a sweetener, consuming it with so many gallons of Earl Grey tea that the two flavors became inextricably linked, and I had to give them up for a while, overcome by the intensity of the combination. A recreational runner, I sometimes dosed myself with a spoon of honey, after reading in The Cook's Companion that the simple sugars from which it is comprised are absorbed easily into the body, providing an almost "instant 'lift' with no strain on the digestive system." On my lunch breaks from the small, independent bookstore where I worked during those years, I sat on a bench in the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens, watching entranced as bees darted in and out of the famous "Bee Tree," glittering like tiny tigers in the brilliant desert light.
It was in California, too, that I once got out of the car in the middle of the Central Valley, climbed a fence and walked down a green alley alive with flickering white blossoms and the sound of bees, busy pollinating the almond groves around me. Though I had a number of hours of driving ahead, I laid down and listened, thinking of Yeats' "bee-loud glade." I could have stayed forever in that dappled light, so still that bees now and again landed on me briefly before taking off again, in search of something sweeter.
When I moved to rural Wisconsin after many years in town, I thought I might keep bees. If Sylvia Plath could do it, so could I. I was so enthralled with the idea that I even went to a workshop on sustainable beekeeping. I learned about bee history, surprised to discover that bees are not native to North America but originated in Asia and slowly moved into Europe, where they have been valued for millennia. Beekeeping is thought to have originated with the Egyptians. Bees were worshipped by many cultures, including the Greeks, who called their priestesses "Melissae" or "bees." Bees were brought to North America by colonists, as they were valuable for both honey and wax. How were they carried, I wonder, on those long ocean voyages, so far away from flowers? But bees were so successful in the colonies that escapees moved west slightly ahead of settlers and were known as "white man's fly" by the Indians.
Bees exist in an intricate social hierarchy made up of castes. There are the queens, one per hive, whose primary job is to lay eggs and produce a pheromone-like substance, with which they communicate with other bees and keep the hive working. The male drones, comprising about five percent of the hive, exist only for the purposes of reproduction. If drones are still alive at the end of the summer, they are driven off to die. Finally, there are the admirable female worker bees, some ninety to ninety-five percent of the hive's population, who do all the labor. They clean the hive, secrete wax and royal jelly (the queen's sole food), protect and cool the hive, care for the queen, and forage, filling their pantaloon-like pollen sacs with the magical dust from which honey is made.
In the workshop, I learned how complicated beekeeping really is, with its moveable frame hives (invented only in the mid-nineteenth century as a way to extract honey without killing the bees, replacing traditional, conical straw "skeps"), which must be constantly monitored and maintained. I took detailed notes about starter "packages" of bees (all of which come from California in two-pound boxes), frames and frame spacers, queen excluders, bottom boards, propolis, smokers, bee brushes, and capping scratchers, until my head was spinning. Overwhelmed with information before we even got to the process of extraction – a sweetly sticky and time-consuming process accomplished frame by honey-packed frame in a metal centrifuge – I was at the same time deeply moved by what goes into caring for these beautiful and industrious insects. I felt awed and humbled by their non-human intelligence and their ability to work together collectively for the good of the hive.
I left the workshop still yearning to have my own bees. But like so many things one daydreams about (raising goats, say, or having my own chickens, like my mother's bustling flock of Rhode Island Reds), I set the idea aside. It seemed something more easily imagined than enacted, given that I had a demanding job as a professor, a husband, a step-daughter, extended family, numerous pets, a house, and a garden, all making claims on my time and energy. While backyard beekeeping is an increasingly popular hobby, it's one that comes with a lot of responsibility, each bee a tiny soul deserving of attention and protection. And too, I felt daunted by the threat of the bee mite (though there are ways to combat this infestation organically) and Colony Collapse Disorder, not to mention the tragedy of a hive that fails to winter over. If I get upset over accidentally killing a spider, how would I handle the loss of an entire hive or multiple hives?
On the other hand, if I raised bees, perhaps I'd be contributing in some small way to the preservation of these industrious and necessary creatures that play such a crucial role in our ecosystem, pollinating over a third of our fruits and vegetables. The USDA estimates that "one in three mouthfuls of food we eat directly or indirectly benefits from honeybee pollination, [including] apples, oranges, strawberries, tomatoes, blueberries, and carrots." Colony die-off also threatens crops like cotton, coffee, soybeans, almonds, and alfalfa. Every beehive truly makes a difference.
Back home, I think of John's bees skimming in an invisible tracery of flight over and around our hill, their small, furry bodies shuttling faithfully back and forth between the hive and the flowers, doing what they know to do. I feel deeply saddened by what they are up against given herbicides (which John himself uses on his corn and soybeans), habitat loss, parasites, and loss of biodiversity. As a resident on this hill, I need to do my part, however small it might be.
As a possibility for my retirement, I now keep the idea of having my own hives humming in the back of my mind by reading books about beekeeping and bees, maintaining a thick file of articles on the subject, planting flowers that I know bees love, and hoping that these sweet creatures will still be here when I have time to attend to them properly. I've joined the Honeybee Conservancy and give gifts of beeswax candles. Some day, I think, imagining myself as an apprentice beekeeper, clad in white garb like a contemporary acolyte in the cult of the ancient bee goddess but with more urgent purpose. Some day. Then I dip a spoon into John's honey, fortifying myself for the day ahead, swallowing it down the way I take fish oil or vitamin C, but with so much more pleasure, as if it were liquid gold, the flavor of summer alive in my mouth as fall makes its slow arrival.
Endnote: Some of the facts and lore about bees in this essay are from the Honeybee Conservancy web page. Other information is from Shari Shatz and Claire Strader's helpful class, "Backyard Beekeeping Basics," offered through the Willy Street Co-op in Madison, Wisconsin. The bees' plight continues to worsen. According to an article by Michael Waters that appeared in the New York Times on March 29, 2013, "A mysterious malady that has been killing honeybees en masse for several years appears to have expanded drastically in the last year…, wiping out 40 or even 50 percent of the hives need to pollinate the [United States'] fruits and vegetables." Growing evidence implicates pesticides, particularly those incorporated into plants' structures.


An Echo Bridge Entertainment release presented in association with 3210 Films, Paradox Pictures, Badalucco Prods. Produced by Bennett Davlin, Jesse Newhouse, Anthony Badalucco. Executive producers, Robert J. Monroe, Brandon K. Hogan. Co-producer, Barbara Kelly. Directed by Bennett Davlin. Screenplay, Davlin, Anthony Badalucco, based on the novel by Davlin.
A doctor dedicated to curing Alzheimer's comes in contact with a strange powder that triggers disturbing flashbacks from someone else's life in "Memory." To dismiss Bennett Davlin's debut thriller as "forgettable" would be both cruel and inaccurate, although cynical crix are sure to take the bait. It's actually considerably better -- and far more intriguing -- than most entry-level horror pics, marrying a retro B-movie setup with the ghostly obsessions of recent Asian extreme cinema. Without big stars to attract auds in the States, "Memory" should migrate quickly to vidstore shelves. However, positioned correctly, pic could be huge in Japan.
Project originated as a novel, and Davlin -- who adapted his own manuscript -- must take considerable pride in finally seeing the words "now a major motion picture" in print. Just how major remains to be seen. Whereas the book is written in the breathless style of pulpy dime novels, its short sentences punctuated by excessive exclamation points, the film version takes its time. Interactions between characters are casual, familiar and ultimately more realistic than the stylized dramatics to which auds have grown accustomed.
Like a 1950s monster movie, "Memory" opens with characters gathered around a corpse spouting pseudo-scientific mumbo-jumbo meant to support the pic's fantastical premise. It seems the ill-fated researcher discovered a secret Brazilian powder that unlocks buried memories. When Taylor Briggs (Billy Zane) accidentally touches the substance, it unleashes a series of haunting visions from the year 1971 -- before he was born.
After the first and most spectacular of these flashbacks (an earthquake occurs while Briggs is brushing his teeth, followed by a torrent of water bursting through the bathroom door), Davlin shows the good sense to resist the traditional gimmicks associated with onscreen hallucinations. Instead, each successive blackout uncovers a fresh shard of a stylish and unsettling mystery, a tactic reminiscent of 2006's "The Return."
As Briggs grows increasingly obsessed, Zane balances George Clooney-like charm with his patented maybe-crazy glint. Learning that the powder allows him to tap into the memories of his ancestors, Briggs realizes the doll-masked kidnapper he's been seeing could actually be part of a long-buried family secret.
Even more unsettling, a complete stranger ("Battlestar Galactica's" Tricia Helfer) shares a similar memory, while longtime family friends Carol (Ann-Margret) and Max (Dennis Hopper) both seem to know more than they let on.
Over-the-top finale would be right at home in a Brian De Palma movie, but still manages to surprise. Thrills aren't so much experienced as indicated, although a more suspenseful score might have transformed "Memory" into a genuinely frightening affair.
Camera (color), Peter Benison; editor, Allison Grace; music, Clint Bennett, Anthony Marinelli; production designer, Stephen Geaghan; costume designer, Karen L. Matthews; sound (Dolby/DTS), James Kusan; associate producers, Chris Lytton, Jeannette Weinstein, Christine Stringer; assistant director, Allan Harmon; casting, Candice Elzinga, Jack Gilardi. Reviewed at Sunset screening room, West Hollywood, March 21, 2007. MPAA Rating: R. Running time: 95 MIN.
Billy Zane (Dr. Taylor Briggs), hallucinations lead him from dreams to real places.


Gurgaon-based Boodmo, which is India's fastest growing online marketplace for automobile spare parts, has raised its share capital with an additional INR 5 Crores worth of investment through FDI from an undisclosed investor. Founded in 2015 by Yevgen Sokolnikov and Oleksandr Danylenko, two entrepreneurs from Ukraine, boodmo started selling car spare parts on its website in January 2017.
Founded in 2015 by two Ukrainian entrepreneurs – Oleksandr Danylenko and Yevgen Sokolnikov, Boodmo aims to revolutionize the auto components industry in India by facilitating online sale of automobile components from vendors to customers. The enterprise has so far attracted INR 20 crores in FDI.
He added, "We already have a Sorting Hub in Delhi and will soon be launching the second bigger Sorting Hub in Jaipur. We are also actively looking for an appropriate space for a Sorting Hub in Maharashtra as we have an extensive customer base in the state. Going forward, we will expand these facilities in more Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities across India." boodmo.com is expanding its sorting hubs nationally to increase the delivery speed by checking and packing goods closer to vendors and customers.
A unit of Smart Parts Online Private Limited, boodmo has a comprehensive database of genuine and aftermarket replacement parts. In a short span of time, boodmo has collated a massive e-repository of genuine OEM and aftermarket car spare parts, offering over 1 million varieties of spares offered by 400 suppliers of over 3,000 Indian as well as international brands.
Sometimes it becomes very difficult for car owners to find replacement parts in dispersed and unorganized market. boodmo.com aims to become a trusted channel for both car owners and auto spare parts dealers to come under one roof in order to reap the maximum benefits out of it. Customers can find the required automotive components using its online catalogue and can make their search through VIN, brand or part number. The enterprise aims to organize and standardize the Indian automobile spare parts marketand make it more dynamic and transparent for all the stakeholders.
To recall, last month Pune-based SparesHub.com, a similar automobiles parts online marketplace, raised Rs. 40 lakhs from the Chennai Angels. The startup is catering to the requirements of car parts of independent multi-brand workshops and car owners across India.


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Iassos
Iassos is an ancient Carian site located around Gulluk Gulf in the Aegean Sea, around 85 km (53 mi) north of Bodrum and 28 km (17 mi) from Milas, in Mugla province. The site can be reached by road, or a nice boat ride from Gulluk town across the gulf. Originally the city was located on an island, but now is connected to the mainland due to silting up since centuries in order to form a peninsula. Scientific excavations in the site started in 1960 by Italian archaeologists. Some of the artifacts found at the site are displayed in the archeological museum in Izmir.
Its history dates back to the mid-Bronze Age, about 3rd millennia BC. Later on it was a colonial foundation of Argos in Asia Minor, then became a member of the Delian League around 5th century BC. Iassos was ruled by the Persians until 4th century BC when it was conquered by Alexander the Great, and then by the Romans and Byzantines. The city was abandoned around 15th century during the Ottoman period.
Iassos was a celebrated fishing place and trade in fish with its two harbors in the ancient times, but most important of all it was famous for its unique marble type; a purple and blood-red one with strong white veins. This marble was exported to all over and used for ornamental purposes in the buildings, such as in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
Some of the important buildings of the site are the acropolis on the highest point of the city, the breakwater tower at the western harbor, a well-preserved bouleterion, a theater with many rows of seats, agora (marketplace) surrounded by porticoes and temples, temple of Artemis (Diana), necropolis, a Roman residence with floor mosaics, and a Roman funerary monument from 2nd century AD with a large courtyard of 40 x 48 meters (131 x 157 feet) which today is named as Fish Market by locals. There are also ruins of the walls surrounding the ancient city, as well as fragments of aqueducts.
Besides Iassos site you may like to pay a visit to Euromos site nearby.
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This is a note that recently went out from Dan Iverson - the MTW country director for Japan. I'll pass it along here in its entirety.
"JAPAN MISSIONARIES DECREASING: Jema annual meeting book says Jema missionary membership has decreased from about 1280 in 2003 to 980 in 2010, about a 24% decrease! "First aid: Stop the bleeding! Start the breathing!" If Japan church was strong, with a growing force of pastors and church planters, that would be a welcome thing for missionary numbers to decrease, as our national partners increase. But that is NOT the case. There are NOT enough pastors to replace the once retiring and dying. Japan is still the second largest unreached people group in the world after main people group of Bangladesh.
"Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest, to Japan!" Praise God that JPM / MTW is growing in number of missionaries in Japan. May we humbly give thanks, and seek to be an influence for raising more missionary and Japanese Kingdom workers in Japan."


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Opposition under siege in Uganda today!
There are a day off action and activity in Uganda today that is out of this world. I am sure the businessmen that Mzee tries to convince of the wealth-creation abilities in his country, surely should be baffled by the state of affairs when he is not there. Mzee surely ordered this because while he is gone… the other candidates, especially the big ones like Dr. Kizza Besigye and Amama Mbabazi has had a harder time campaigning and campaigning well.
This is a statement coming from Amama Mbabazi yesterday:
"Dear Friends. We will be taking a break today to finalize the National campaign task force". Surely the UPF heard that and let me elaborate on that as well.
IGP Kale Kayihura said this today:
"Today, I am announcing it as IGP that militia moving with Mbabazi will be arrested, it must be dismantled. It was not for those people there would have been no incident I think".
Today the chairman of the Electoral Commission Eng. Dr. Badru M. Kiggundu has ordered suspensions of the campaign rallies. This happens on a day where Amama Mbabazi and his secretariat at Nakasero in Kampala we're under siege. There we're police officers shut down the offices and traffic to it, the people who has set the offices under siege been called for wearing plain clothes and they are there in order to arrest the security personnel of Amama Mbabazi. The Plain ones actually came after the UPF called the uniformed men back. Certain other reports that I can't verify is that this men was sent by the IGP Kale Kayihura the flying squad or the Special Forces to arrest the men who keeps Amama Mbabazi safe during his campaign and was until the arrest located at the Nakasero office of the The Democratic Alliance and the Go-Forward Secretariat. This can be democratic to do? Would the same forces go the offices of National Resistance Movement and take the men who keep Mzee safe? Wait, they can't arrest themselves! My bad!
Also the Police picked also up people and equipment from the Amama Mbabazi office in Kololo, not on Nakasero and the TDA office who got under siege today for the former PM. Not easy to opposition in the country today!
If that wasn't bad enough for Amama Mbabazi has issues with lawful payment for the logo and campaign material to an designer or company owner with the Civil Suit of 1519 who was signed by the Court of Mengo chief magistrate, where the Colin Assimwe sues him for 48M UGX, either stop using the logo's within 10 days or pay the plaintiff and cost of courtship. That must sting a bit, still not as much as having your offices sieged.
Outside Kampala, a place where Forum for Democratic Change and their Presidential Candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye we're out keeping his campaign going; in the villages and towns of the country. Today after Dr. Kizza Besigye held a rally in Kawenge Town there was a police presence on the roadside. There been reported up to 40 police officers stopping the Presidential Candidate and ordering him to drive back home to Kampala, or if they know Wakiso district. They we're planned to travel to Ntala. The Police just kept the blocked road and persistently told the FDC Campaign team to go back to Kampala. They finally let him go, after he talked to the Police men and they let him go so he could ask his supporters forgiveness for not having a campaign as scheduled.
Dr. Kizza Besigye statement after the rallies today:
"Kamwenge today defied intimidation and blackmail, they did not comply to the threats issued to them. They stood firm with us even when Police tried to block us after our last rally at Kamwenge Town Council as we proceeded to Ntara" (…)"Thank you Kamwenge for receiving and hosting us in your district. Hold on and hold tight liberation is at your door and the change we all deserve is coming. #UgandaDecides #WesigeBesigye"
This here proves the hardships that Dr. Kizza Besigye has had for so long and finally Amama Mbabazi is trying out.
This here proof that the Electoral Commission shows that their changes in the Election Roads Map for 2016 as they please, that puts into effect for all the candidates, together with another loyal cronies IGP Kale Kayihura claiming that the Amama Mbabazi is having militias who created the hazard recently in Ntungamo around his rally. That is why Electoral Commission had to write to him and get him to arrest the people behind the madness. Instead of arrest his fellow yellow brethren in the NRM. He has gone gong ho on the organization and vile on random supporters of Amama Mbabazi in Ntungamo. Together with making roadblock cutting the FDC Campaign team and halt their campaigns in the districts of the country. This is all happening while the Mzee is in Saudi Arabia eating kaspa (Chicken and rice) together with their kings and noble men. Which is a far from the reality in Kampala and districts.
This here can only be seen as vile attack on the FDC and Go-Forward campaign teams. There is certain ways to go about it. The Electoral Commission out of the blue suspended their own road map and harmonization of the Campaign between the Presidential Candidates, this in effect lead to partly how IGP Kale Kayihura reacted. He also reacted to the letter sent by the Electoral Commission plea to catch the perpetrators of the hazard caused in Ntungamo. Instead they are going after innocent people and Police Chief Kayihura explains it and justifies it calling certain parts of Amama Mbabazi team militias… Sorry brother your wrong on that your hired Crime Preventers are systemized thuggery for small peas and shillings to dissolve ordinary campaigning and party works. The police is instead showing doing this! Really! Take a look at the picture from Mbale recently!
That is enough violent actions and sudden stupidity in one day. UPF and the EC has been to foolish! Peace.
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Further proof that T. S. Krupa can write!
Hello! I want to introduce myself. My name is T.S. Krupa and I recently published my debut novel, Safe & Sound. What an amazing and crazy journey the last year has been and I appreciate being able to do a guest post today on Tome Tender. At first I had to rack my brain thinking just what was I going to say. But like some of my best ideas, the idea soon presented itself. I was recently asked in an interview which one of my characters I would invite to a dinner party. I, of course, choose my crazy and often feisty character Stella for such a public affair. But it made me wonder what literary characters I would invite to a dinner party. I know this is an exercise many people have used before: if you can invite ten people to dinner who would they be and why? So please indulge me as I take this journey into creating the perfect literary dinner party.
I only selected five and it was so hard to narrow down. Who wouldn't want to look around a table, gossip, and rub elbows with Lisabeth Salendar, Scarlett O'Hara, Willy Wonka, Albus Dumbdore or Sherlock Holmes? Not to mention, all the modern day characters of Edward Cullen, Christian Grey, Noah Calhoun, or Katniss Everdean. But my list below is very particular and I have specific burning questions for each of these characters. Please note, if I was picking characters for a game of charades or wildness survival this list would look very different.
Jay Gatsby (The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald) – The first thing I might do is slap him before he even sets foot in the door. After getting it out of my system I would then surely invite him inside. My question is: Really? Enough said, no further explanation needed. But I actually think him and Elphaba might hit it off over dinner. Can you imagine the conversation they could have about reinventing oneself no matter the personal consequences? It sends shivers down my spine.
Elphaba Thropp (Wicked – Gregory MaGuire) – I think it might take her a minute or two to warm up to everyone, but her strong willed nature and constant opinions would be hard to keep her quiet for long. I would ask her: Were the shoes really worth it? I can see her sharing notes with Harry as they pass the dinner rolls and matching wits with Jay Gatsby after she probably slaps him too!
Harry Potter (The Harry Potter Series –J.K. Rowling) – If Harry crashed the party with a guest from his Hogwart days I wouldn't mind; I would have extra seats ready. My question would be simple: Wouldn't liquid luck have made things easier?
Matthew Clairmont – (All Souls Trilogy – Deborah Harkness) My current literary crush. Matthew Clairmont is a vampire and every good dinner party is not complete in the 21st century without at least one. I would promptly corner Matthew and ask him every historical curiosity I have ever imagined. Specifically as a man who has been woven through time and lived many lifetimes: Where did we most redeem ourselves? (Sorry, I know that's a little heavy for this post, but I would!) I can see him being fascinated with Harry Potter. They might even share strategies of how to best disarm your foe during a fight.
Kristy Thomas (The Babysitter's Club- Ann M. Martin) – She is a childhood hero of mine. Her adventures are what drew me into reading and writing. Truth is, I even tried (unsuccessfully) to start my own babysitters club. My question would be: What was the key to your success? Then I want to trade horrible babysitting stories causing us to roll on the floor in laughter. Finally, I would have to let her know that her crush on Harry was all in waste, as he was taken by a fiery redhead.
Can't you imagine it with me? A small intimate round table, Harry flicks his wand and the light dims and I am surrounded by some of the most mystical, intriguing, adventurous and entirely fictional characters. Mostly I think I would be too stunned to talk. I would probably just sit back with a glass full of wine (that Matthew Clairmont had brought and poured) watching and listening. Who would you invite to dinner?
Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule for this fabulous Guest Post!
one younger sister who currently lives abroad with her husband and daughter. T.S. Krupa earned her Bachelor's degree at Franklin Pierce University, Master's at Texas Tech University and will earn her Doctorate of Education from North Carolina State University in 2014. She played field hockey at Franklin Pierce University for four years and is in her sixth year of coaching a local club team. She currently resides in North Carolina with her husband and dog.


Nissan and the taxi company Unione Radiotaxi of Rome are partnering to bring the first Nissan LEAF electric vehicles will operate in Rome as part of the Taxi 3570 fleet. The taxis will be supported by a unique mobile quick charging station, developed in conjunction with Nissan to provide ultimate flexibility.
Nissan LEAF has been in use as taxis across Europe in Lisbon, Amsterdam, Newcastle and Barcelona, according to the automaker. Taxi Electric in the Netherlands have already covered over 1.5 million km on its Nissan LEAF fleet, with zero mechanical breakdowns or flat battery situations.
The goal of the partnership between Nissan and Unione Radiotaxi of Italy is to transform the taxi service in Rome, where traffic conditions are tough and the air quality poor, to be cleaner and more sustainable, according to the companies.
The agreement also includes the installation of a static Nissan CHAdeMO quick charging station in the HUB of Taxi 3570 at Fiumicino Airport. The CHAdeMO quick charger is able to recharge vehicles from 0 percent to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes.
The taxis are supported by a mobile quick charging system, developed in conjunction with FCS Mobility – converting a Nissan NV400 into a mobile charging station. The van-based station has batteries on board to provide renewable power to the LEAF taxis in the city when necessary. With 130 lithium-iron-tetraphosphate batteries, holding 100 kWh of renewable solar energy, the CHAdeMO compatible NV400 conversion can charge one of the Taxi 3570′s LEAF from 30 percent to 80 percent in just 15 minutes. Recharged using renewable sources, the NV400 conversion gives Taxi 3570 full freedom across Rome, where EV infrastructure is still in the development phase, according to the companies.