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Wooly Naturals Wool Dryer Balls

I can't even begin to tell you how much I love dryer balls. Is that a weird thing to love? I used to be the girl who put dryer sheets into the dryer every single load, and throw them away after a single use. I must have used thousands. The only contribution to my life they provided was a nice smelling load of clothes after they dried.

Wool dryer balls have a special place in the hearts of most cloth diapering families. When you're drying something that has six extra absorbent layers . . . it can take a lot of time. Before we got these, we had to dry our inserts and all in ones through the dryer twice. Drying time was around an hour and a half. It was ridiculous, expensive . . . very annoying. Now we have six dryer balls in our washer and it has cut down my drying time nearly in half! These are essential to cloth diaper users! Fabric softeners and dryer sheets are not cloth diaper safe. When we made the switch to cloth, we had to change up a little bit of our wash routine. But with dryer balls, it doesn't seem like it's that difficult at all. My clothes still come out soft and smell nice without all the extra chemicals. I add a drop of essential oil to a few of the dryer balls every few month or so, and it gives them a great scent.

These wool balls include a cute carrying case in case you are traveling and want to take them with you (or you're moving!) and a silly little sheep coin purse. It's a great conversation starter for my green life when I take it out to get change.

Have you used dryer balls before?
Look for a giveaway for your very own set later this week!

Beth Ann
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Beth Ann is a mom to 3 crazy hooligans, and a wife to one (mostly absent against his will) sailor.

  1. Love that they include a cute carrying case for travel!! With our sensitive skin Id love to stray away from dryer sheets!!! I have also heard you can put essential oils on them and Id love to try that!!

  2. Those are a lot bigger of wool balls than what I used to have. Nice!

  3. I haven't tried dryer balls yet but I've been meaning to get some. Maybe I'll win them 😉

  4. I can't wait to try dryer balls. It's one thing I haven't gotten yet, but with two in cloth in a couple more months, I need to!

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Prison boss 'drove murderers to wedding'

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Prison boss 'drove murderers to wedding'
Interior of an Austrian prison. Photo: APA/Hochmuth
16:59 CEST+02:00
The head of a juvenile prison at Gerasdorf in Lower Austria has been criticised for allowing two convicted murderers to leave the prison for a wedding, and accompanying them herself.

The prisoners - one was the groom and the other his witness - were allowed to go to Linz for the day where the groom married his fiancee.

They were driven in an ordinary Skoda Octavia car, sitting in the back seat with a prison guard. Prison boss Margitta E sat in the front, with another prison guard who drove the car.

The Heute tabloid reported that the car didn’t even have child safety locks in the back.

Some of Margitta’s colleagues reportedly criticised the lack of security, as well as the deployment of two prison guards when the prison is currently suffering from staff shortages.

Meanwhile, members of Austria’s prison guards union have been meeting to discuss the need for more staff and higher wages. Albin Simma, the chairman of the union, said there are also calls for structural changes.

Justice Minister Wolfgang Brandstetter has promised to increase the number of prison staff by 100, but the union says this is not enough and wants an additional 350 prison guards.

The union is threatening industrial action if its demands are not met.

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Health dangers of classic French fare laid bare

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The dangers of eating traditional Gallic delicacies like saucisson, jambon and even cheese were spelled out in two separate reports on Monday. They may prompt the French to seriously consider changing their diets (although they probably won't).

Saucisson, red meat, jambon and fromage are the pillars of French cuisine and let's face it one of the delights of living in France, unless you're a vegan.

In fact tucking into a “planche mixte” – a board of various processed meats and cheeses (fromage and charcuterie) – with friends over a bottle of red is a highlight of the Paris dining scene.

That's not to mention raclette (basically charcuterie and melted cheese) in winter.

Then there are  all the Gallic dishes that rely on red meat – boeuf bourgignon, steak tartare, entrecôte, le burger.... the list goes on and on.

But these much-loved dishes and traditional cheese and meat boards could soon find their popularity tumbling thanks in the main to a report from the World Health Organisation on Monday.

The health body has concluded that sausages, bacon, ham and processed meat, and probably red meat” should be ranked in the same category as smoking and drinking alcohol, when it comes to the risks of causing cancer.

While the consumption of sausages, ham and other processed meats has long been suspected of causing colon cancer, the fact that the World Health Organization has agreed, may finally make meat lovers in France stand up and notice.

The findings support "recommendations to limit intake of meat," said the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which compiled a review of more than 800 studies on the link between a meat diet and cancer.

"In view of the large number of people who consume processed meat, the global impact on cancer incidence is of public health importance," IARC official Kurt Straif said in a statement.

For an individual, the risk of getting cancer from eating processed meat was statistically "small", said the agency, but "increases with the amount of meat consumed".

"Each 50-gram (1.8-ounce) portion of processed meat eaten daily increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18 percent."

The report was compiled by 22 experts from 10 countries.

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The evaluation revealed "strong mechanistic evidence supporting a carcinogenic effect" for red meat consumption -- mainly for cancer of the colon and rectum, but also the pancreas and prostate, said the agency based in Lyon, France.

Red meat includes beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse and goat.

The agency added processed meat to the same category of cancer-causing agents as tobacco smoke and asbestos, but stressed this did not mean it was just as dangerous.

If that report prompts you to drop the charcuterie and order a “planche fromage” then another report that came out over the weekend might make you want to ditch the cheese too, or at least make you realize why you can't live without it.

According to an American study some cheeses are as addictive as drugs and alcohol.

Scientists studied the behaviour of around 500 students before concluding that the dependency created by the cheese was similar to that created by smoking, drugs and alcohol.

Because of that, the most addictive food in the world was found to be pizza – thanks in the main to the large amount of cheese it contains.

Although fondue can't be far behind.

Apparently it is the presence of a certain protein in dairy products that activate the receptors in the body and create a dependency.

However it's clearly very import to stress, for those who love their Roqueforts and Camemberts that the health impact of eating cheese is far less dangerous than smoking or drinking alcohol.

In fact The Local covered the story recently of a 110-year-old Frenchman who credited his long life to cheese.

Unless of course you eat a whole Brie de Melun in one sitting.

So will these reports change the way you eat in France?

SEE ALSO: Pooh la la - Women sex up traditional French cheeses

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Three charged over makeshift gas canister bomb in Paris

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French prosecutors have charged three men in connection with a makeshift explosive device made of gas canisters placed inside an apartment block in western Paris, a judicial source told AFP on Saturday.

The three, identified as Amine A, his cousin Sami B, and Aymen B., were charged late Friday with "attempted murder in an organised group in connection with a terrorist enterprise" and placed in pre-trial detention, the source said.

All three were arrested on Monday evening, two days after the device was found in a block in the 16th arrondissement, one of the city's most exclusive neighbourhoods.

In total, police found four gas cylinders - two of them in the hallway attached to a mobile phone which investigators believe was meant to be used as a detonator. The other two were on the pavement outside.

Amine A., 30, and Aymen B., 29, are both on the terror watchlist.

Three of their associates who were taken for questioning earlier this week have all been released.

"The consequences in terms of human life and material damage could have been dramatic," Paris prosecutor Francois Molins said on Friday, adding that it was unclear why they chose to target that particular building in Porte d'Auteuil.

It also remains unclear why the men did not activate the device. Police tracked them down by means of DNA found at the scene.

Over the past few years, France has suffered a string of deadly attacks which began in January 2015 and has claimed the lives of 241 people.

Last month, the interior minister said 12 attacks had been foiled since the start of the year.

In September 2016, three women were arrested after a foiled plot to blow up a car containing five gas canisters near the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg pay doubled in 2018 on higher personal security costs

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg was paid more than Zuckerberg last year

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Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer and founder of Facebook. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Facebook chief executive and founder Mark Zuckerberg's compensation more than doubled last year to cover the cost of personal security amid "negative sentiment" surrounding the social network company.

Mr Zuckerberg's compensation rose to to $22.5 million (Dh82.6m) in 2018 from $9.1m, according to a company filing to the US Security and Exchange Commission on Friday.

His reported compensation includes about $10m related to personal security costs at his residences and during personal travel, up from $7.6m in 2017.

His pay also includes an additional $10m annual pre-tax allowance to cover additional costs related to Mr Zuckerberg and his family’s personal security.

"Because of the high visibility of our company, our compensation and governance committee has authorised an 'overall security programme' for Mr Zuckerberg to address safety concerns due to specific threats to his safety arising directly as a result of his position as our founder, CEO, chairman, and controlling stockholder," the company said in the filing ahead of its annual shareholder meeting scheduled May 30.

The heightened security measures come as Facebook faces increasing criticism from the public and regulators following the Cambridge Analytica scandal over user privacy concerns, and fears it is not doing enough to curb the spread of harmful content and misinformation on its apps.

In contrast, Amazon founder and chief executive Jeff Bezos received $1.6m to cover his security arrangements in 2018, while Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi got just over $2m, according to regulatory filings.

Facebook's chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg’s 2018 total compensation exceeded Mr Zuckerberg's pay, reaching $23.7m compared with $25.2m the year before.

Facebook said the median of all its employees' annual total compensation, other than the chief executive, was $228,651, making it the top-paying employer among listed tech companies.

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353 Spring Street
Newport, RI 02840

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THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between Newport Lodging, LLC, herein called "Owner," and You, whether one or more, herein called "Guest or Guests." Owner leases to Guest/Guests and Guest/Guests rents from Owner the real property, herein called 'Property' at the physical address, specified rate, and for the period set out in the specified dates selected by Guest/Guests and listed on the Reservations and Bookings Pages. Owner leases the Property to Guest/Guests on the following terms and conditions:

Guest agrees to the following payment and cancellation terms:

  • Guest will be charged 100% of the total booking cost (including taxes and applicable fees) at the time of booking.

  • Guest who cancels more than 7 days prior to the scheduled arrival date will receive a full refund less a $50.00 processing fee.

  • No refunds will be issued to Guest who cancels within 7 days of the scheduled arrival date.

  • No refunds will be issued for early departures or no shows.

  • A $50.00 change of date fee will be charged if change is made within 7 days of the original scheduled arrival date. If the room rates are higher for the new dates of stay, the Guest will be charged the difference between the new rates and the original rates as well as additional taxes and applicable fees. This charge will be made at the time the change is made. Date changes are subject to availability and not guaranteed. Multiple date changes will not be permitted.

  • Guests who elect a Buy Out of The Newport Inn should refer to their Buy Out Contract for the applicable Payment and Cancellation policies.

2. Occupancy:

Check in time is between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Check out time is 11:00 a.m. Guest shall be permitted to have the maximum overnight occupancy at the Property according to the specific room type reserved and outlined below. Minimum age for occupancy is 10 years old and maximum occupancy is regardless of age. Any violation of these occupancy limits shall allow the Owner to terminate the reservation and remove Guest, all other persons, and their possessions:

Rooms One, Two, Three, Four, and Six: 2 People

Room Five: 3 People

The Seaview Suite: 4 People

Guest covenants and agrees with Owner to:

  1. Comply with all obligations imposed upon Guest by applicable provisions of building codes materially affecting health and safety.

  2. Keep the Property in as clean and safe condition as when first occupied.

  3. Keep all plumbing fixtures in the Property and used by the Guest in good clean operating condition.

  4. To use in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and other facilities and appliances.

  5. To not destroy, deface, damage, impair, or remove any part of the Property or knowingly permit any person to do so.

  6. To conduct themselves and require other persons on the Property with Guest's consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb Guest's neighbor's peaceful enjoyment of other parts of the Property.

  7. To comply with all laws and ordnances of the municipality where the Property is located, including and not in limitation of the foregoing noise ordinances and ordinances related to the maximum number of people allowed in a building and to indemnify Owner from all loss or damages resulting from Guest's violation of such ordinances.

  8. Guest will be responsible for any financial cost and/or financial losses to the Owner as a result of any noise related incidents by Guest or Guest's invitees.

  9. Delivery by The Newport Inn employees of gift bags or other items supplied by Guest to Guest's Room(s) and/or Suite can be arranged by contacting Guest Services at 401-845-9400 at least 48 hours prior to the date of arrival. Gift bags/other items must be dropped off to Guest Services located at 543 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840 at least 24 hours prior to date of arrival. There will be a delivery fee of $5.00 per bag/item processed at the time of drop off. Perishable items should not be included. Each bag/item must be clearly labeled by Guest with the Guest's name and room number. Arrangements for any other deliveries can be made by contacting Guest Services at 401-845-9400 at least 48 hours prior to the date of arrival. Additional delivery fees may be incurred.

  10. Guest and all other occupants must abide by the established Quiet Hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily.

3. Security Deposit:

Guest acknowledges and grants permission for Owner to retain his/her credit card information as a form of Security Deposit. This Security Deposit is to guarantee the return of the Property to the Owner in the same or better condition as when accepted by the Guest, reasonable wear excepted. The Security Deposit is to indemnify the Owner against damage and/or loss of value as a result of the Guest's action, mistake, or inaction during the term of occupancy. Guest is responsible for damage and/or loss of value to the Property and Guest hereby agrees to reimburse the Owner for such loss immediately upon the presentation of a bill for said damage and/or loss via charge to the credit card on file. Guest warrants that he/she will meet all aspects of this agreement in every respect, and acknowledges that failure to do so will result in charges against Guest's credit card. If Guest's credit card is declined Owner reserves the right to pursue collection of these charges through all other legal means available.

4. Cleaning Fee, Parking, Smoking and Pet Policies:

Guest accepts the Property in its present condition. Guest agrees to return the Property in a similar condition. There will be an at cost non-refundable restoration fee charged to the credit card on file for those who do not comply.

Guest acknowledges that one parking space will be provided at the Property provided Guest has a small vehicle. The Newport Inn parking lot is not designed to handle mid-size or large vehicles. Guests with mid-size or large vehicles will be required to find street parking or off street parking elsewhere at Guest's expense.

Guest acknowledges that the Property has a smoke free policy. Guest will be charged $150.00 for smoking in a non-smoking Room, Suite or common area.

Pets are not allowed at The Newport Inn.

5. Use of Property:

Guest agrees to use the premises only as a temporary residence for him or herself and not for more than the number of Guests provided in paragraph 2. Guest assumes responsibility for actions taken by other occupants, invitees and any other person entering the Property. Owner will hold Guest solely responsible for all damages to property and for violations against this reservation agreement.

6. Attorney's Cost:

Guest shall reimburse Owner for reasonable attorney's fees and court costs for any action taken by Owner to enforce this rental agreement.

7. Repair Policy:

Guest shall keep the Property in good order and repair. Guest is encouraged to treat the Property as their home. Guest acknowledges responsibility for any damages caused by Guest or his/her invitees.

8. Removal of Owner's Property:

If anyone removes or damages any property belonging to Owner within the unit or from any common ground associated with its address, this will constitute immediate revocation of the reservation and Guest shall immediately vacate. Owner may seek reimbursement from the Security Deposit and also take further legal action.

9. Condition of Property:

Guest acknowledges that the Property is in good condition. If there is anything in or on the Property that would not be considered in good condition, Guest agrees to report it to Owner upon taking possession of the Property by visiting Guest Services or calling (401) 845-9400. Guest agrees that failure to report any defects will be legally binding proof that the property is in good condition at the time of occupancy.

10. Systems Information:

Owner warrants that all major systems will be functional and in good repair at time of possession. Guest is encouraged to report any necessary repairs, no matter how slight, but they are hereby advised that the Owner does not normally repair or replace nonfunctional items such as paint, carpets, etc., every time a property changes possession. Those items are scheduled for repair/replacement at regular intervals.

11. Guest Responsibility:

Good housekeeping is required of Guest and other occupants. Guest agrees to keep quarters clean and in sanitary condition. Guest agrees not to permit any deterioration or destruction to occur while they are occupying the property. Guest agrees to maintain the walls, woodwork, floors, furnishings, fixtures and appliances, windows, screens, doors, fences, plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, electrical and mechanical systems as well as the general structure and appearance of the property. Guest agrees to follow all Owner policies and regulations, especially where posted.

12. Vehicle Policy:

Guest agrees never to park or store a motor home, camper, trailer, boat, or any sort of recreational vehicle and to park only small automobiles in the onsite parking provided. Guest must follow rules and laws of the City of Newport regarding parking.

13. Disclosure of Owner Agent:

Owner may be represented at various times by its employees or agents, who will carry identification. Owner's and Guest Services address is: 543 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02840.

14. Validity of Reservation Provisions:

Any provision set forth in this reservation agreement which is contrary to the state Residential Owner and Guest laws shall be treated by Owner and Guest as void and as if it were not set forth herein, but all other provisions of the reservation agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

15. City, County, or State Violations:

Guest is responsible for paying all violation fees issued to Guest or Owner by the City of Newport, Newport County or State of Rhode Island for non-compliance to city, county or state laws by the Guest or Guest's invitees. If the Owner is required to appear in court, Guest acknowledges responsibility for Owner's legal and court cost and shall pay no less than an additional $350.00 fee to compensate Owner for his time.

16. Waiver:

All rights given to Owner by this agreement shall be cumulative in addition to any laws that exist or might come into being. Any exercise of any rights by Owner or failure to exercise any rights shall not act as a waiver of those or any other rights. No statement or promise by Owner, its agents or employees, as to tenancy, repairs, amount of rate to be paid, or other terms and conditions shall be binding unless it is put in writing and made a specific part of this agreement.

17. Indemnification:

Guest agrees to indemnify and defend the Owner against, and to save it harmless from, any and all claims of whatever nature, for injury or damage to persons or property (including, without limitation, lost or stolen property) in or about the Property, or arising from any accident, injury or damage, arising within the parking area, if any, resulting from an act, default or omission on the part of the Guest or his/her invitees, children, relatives and friends.

18. Legal Binding:

Guest hereby states that he or she has the legal rights to sign for any and all other Guests and to commit them to abide by this contract.

19. Full Disclosure:

By agreeing to this reservation agreement, Guest hereby acknowledges that all questions about this agreement have been answered and that they fully understand all the provisions of the agreement and the obligations and responsibilities of each party, as spelled out herein. Guest further acknowledges and agrees to fulfill Guest's obligations in every respect or suffer the full legal and financial consequences of their actions or lack of action in violation of this agreement. In addition, Guest hereby acknowledges and opts-in to the Vacation Newport email and text message list by agreeing to the terms and conditions herein and willing accepts current and future communications via email and other various media platforms from Owner.

20. Pricing, Availability, Discounts and Promotions:

Pricing and availability are subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the Owner. All discounts and promotions are subject to availability. Discounts, promotions and/or special offers cannot be applied to existing reservations nor can they be combined with other offers regardless of the nature.

21. No Tenancy Created:

Even though this document uses the terms 'leases' and 'rents', Guest acknowledges that the property is a transient occupancy and no Landlord/Tenant relationship is created.


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Entrance Hall - Under-stair storage cupboard. Hall leads to;

Reception Room One - Space for a range of furniture.

Reception Room Two - Ample space for a range of furniture.Coal effect gas fire.

WC - suite comprising; WC and a wall mounted wash hand basin.

Kitchen -Fitted with a range of wall and base units .Space for plumbing and appliances. Built in oven and inset electric hob with an integrated pull out cooker hood above. External door that opens to the side aspect garden.

Dining Area - Space for a range of furniture. Double patio doors that open to the;

Conservatory - French Doors to the rear garden.

First Floor Landing;

Bedroom One - Double sized room. Inbuilt wardrobes.

Bedroom Two - Double sized room.

Bedroom Three - Double sized room.

Bedroom Four - Double sized room.

Bathroom - Suite comprising; A Fitted panel bath with an overhead shower, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Double Glazed & Gas Central Heating (Where Specified)

Front Garden - Double sized garage and an area of lawn and shrubbery.

Rear Garden -Paved Garden.

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Brad Friedel Bemoans Lack Of Boston Fans Beating Up Revolution Players

Boston, MA - In comments to The Boston Globe, New England Revolution head coach Brad Friedel seemed to bemoan the fact that Boston fans are not waiting for players at their cars and beating them up as a motivational tool.

So do you want me going down there……. or what?

So do you want me going down there……. or what?

Speaking to reporter Globe correspondent Frank Dell’Apa, Friedel stated, “The mentality of a player in this league, a lot of the players, when they lose, it doesn’t hurt enough. There’s not relegation, they don’t get fined, they don’t have fans waiting by their cars, they don’t have people beating them up. They don’t have the pressures they have in other leagues.”

Fans were later encouraged to NOT beat up players from their own team as news filtered through the Revolution camp that their head coach was upset at the lack of physical accosting and deadly assault.

“What the hell is he on,” stated one anonymous player

“Good god, man, no.” stated another anonymous player.

“I am clearly in hell,” stated another anonymous player.

We spoke to Revolution fans who were confused by these latest statements as they seemed to fly in the face of all normal decency.

“So………… am I supposed to go to the training ground and beat up Brad Knighton,” asked Sully McKenzie from Boston. “Because, um….. that seems like something that would put me in jail, but if that’s what Brad wants…..”

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Is It Strange To Go To A Concert By Myself?

Going To A Concert By Yourself Is Not As Bad As You May Think

This is coming from an "adult" who still relies on her mother to make her doctor appointments

As a lot of people know, I love going to concerts. I try to go as much as my time and money allows me to go and now that I live in Los Angeles, it has definitely made it easier to follow my concert lifestyle.

Every time I go to a concert, I ALWAYS go with friends or with my family and so I've always been skeptical and extremely nervous about ever going to a concert by myself.

When I buy concert tickets, I always ask friends if they wanna come with me and most of the time they say yes but a few months ago I bought concert tickets just for myself because I feared my friends would flake on me since I was moving away from home for school.

Recently, I went to my first concert all by my lonesome self and if I have to be honest it was fun and totally exceeded my expectations.

Here are a few tips on surviving a night out by yourself:

1. Ride-share services are your homies

I don't have a car so I always rely on friends, family, or public transportation. Uber and Lyft have cheap pool options so choose those if you want to get there quickly and save some money! It gets hectic since A TON of people orders them at the same time so be smart and communicate with your driver!

2. Be smart when it comes to buying things inside a venue

As much as you want that tour t-shirt, is it worth buying it for $40 when it's really worth $15? Being by myself made me feel less pressured to buy merchandise than when I'm with others. I honestly think buying the $10 from the bootleggers outside the venue is much more worth it especially when you're saving money and still getting a decent shirt! If you do buy a shirt from the bootleggers, always bring cash!

3. Don't be afraid to ask people questions

If you are lost, ask people for help! Do not be afraid, most of the time people will be nice and WILL help you! One person approached me to help since I did look like a lost puppy. If that happens, do not be embarrassed, getting lost can happen to anyone!

4. Have fun

One positive thing about going by yourself is that you're not stressed that you have to rely and wait on others. You're on your own time and you're responsible for your fun night! Dance like no one is watching and no one is judging!

Some people might not like being alone and I thought I would have never like going to a concert by myself but I had the best time all by myself! I can't wait to go to another concert by myself sometime soon!

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To My Best Friend Who Doesn’t Know How Strong She Is

Always better together.

To the one I know I will always have by my side,

First off, thank you. Thanks for dealing with all my shit: my mess, drama, tears, and weirdness. There are so many reasons why you are my best friend; you are funny, amazing, kind and unbelievably supportive. I am beyond lucky to have someone that gets me and has been there with me through the best of times and the worst of times.

You are strong

Life is difficult; I think we have both realized that by now. Whether you believe me or not you are kicking everything being thrown at you in the ass. You have been through everything and more and have always come out of it a stronger, and better person. You are never alone and you know that; we have been there for each other for years and that will never end.

You are special

I have never met anyone with a bigger heart than you; you sympathize with anyone that comes to you for advice. You take things to heart and look at the world in a unique and beautiful way. You appreciate the little things in life, watching Dance movies with your mom, a late night snack at Taco Bell, driving with the top down and dancing like no one is watching.

You are beautiful

You are way more beautiful than you think. You’ve got softness to you that is calming, a smile that is contagious, and a gorgeous girl with so much to offer. You are filled with love and compassion, an amazing writer, dancer and overall an amazing and beautiful person.

You can get through anything

I know you are going through a hard time right now, but look at how far you’ve come. You have gone through way worse and you will get through this just like you have in the past. You will become even more powerful than you already are. You are experienced and that’s part of what makes me love you so much. We have gone through a lot together and we know that whatever life throws at us we can handle it.

I am always here

Your hardship is my hardship, but keep your head up high just like I know you can. You have so much love in your life, from your family, your friends and me. I love you, I have never had a friend like you and I am so grateful every day because of it. You are going to get through this. You are going to get through it because you are, powerful, you are beautiful and you are strong.

~Written with love and appreciation for the most amazing friend I could ever ask for~

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To My Ex-Best Friend

Everything doesn’t last forever!

In the beginning, it was a great friendship! I thought it was going to last for years and even forever. I could see you being a part of my future like being a part of my wedding, around my children, etc.

There were different signs in the beginning, but I never wanted to pay attention to them. I kept making excuses for situations I knew was wrong.

I had never had a friend like you before, so I wanted to maintain it.

Little did I know, it wasn't a friendship that I needed to stay in. It constantly felt like a full-time job trying to be your friend, and it often seemed like you never appreciated it.

There were many reasons that made me come to the conclusion that this was not a friendship that needed to last for too long.

1. I was always the one that initiated for us to hang out

2. Once you got another boyfriend, you acted like you no longer needed a friend anymore

3. You constantly put me on the back burner until you needed something or someone to talk to

4. Our friendship constantly made me feel like I was on an emotional roller coaster

5. I wouldn't miss talking to you whenever we would stop talking because you were rude to me

  • If I can stop talking to you easily and not miss you, then that means our friendship wasn't that significant as I thought it was.
  • I don't hate you, and I don't resent you. In fact, I thank you and appreciate what you did. Although it didn't end well, I still got to experience having a close friend for a period of time. Because of you, I also know what I want in a friend and what I won't tolerate in a friendship!

    I wish nothing but the best for you, and I hope you find a friend just like you!

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The Painted Pot is a paint your own pottery and arts and crafts studio, located in High Barnet, North London.

Pottery painting is fun for all the family, young and old alike!

We at The Painted Pot provide a brilliant opportunity for you to create your own unique one of a kind piece of ceramic pottery and artwork.

We welcome group bookings and can seat up to 42 painters, so our studio is great for large groups as well as smaller ones.  We also have late night sessions available throughout the year on request.

We offer several fun activities such as ceramic painting, foam and pearl clay, decopatch, babies hand or footprints, children's birthday parties, build a bear parties, mosaics, hen parties and adult evenings.  If your looking for an unusal gift idea, gIft vouchers can also be purchased from our studio.  We charge NO STUDIO FEE for glazing and firing so the price you see is the price you pay.

At our cafe we offer a wide range of high quality tea, coffee as well as specialty hot drinks and snacks.  Kids can enjoy blended to order healthy smoothies as well as milkshakes to keep them fuelled during their arty session!

We are open 7 days a week, booking is not always required, you can just pop in.  However during busy times such as weekends and school holidays, or if you are a large group, we advise contacting us to book.

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The sessions are for anyone who has always wanted to have a go on the pottery wheel or for those who have tried it before, but would like to give it another go.  Pottery can be both relaxing and hugely enjoyable!

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Offers valid for specific days as stated above, Monday 18th February to Friday 22nd February.  Offers apply for items only and does not include extra  materials eg foam clay, mosaics, glitter etc.  Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.  Subject to availibility while stock lasts.

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"A bit far our of town but a lovely little pottery shop.  Great atmosphere, hot drinks and cakes available.  I found pottery painting really relaxing and look forward to collecting my finished piece next week.  I would recommend for parties both adults and children.  Try it out!"

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Bienvenue Mes Amies!

I am proud to announce the launch of The Perfect Provenance this weekend, a new art inspired, luxury lifestyle store and café located in Greenwich, Connecticut at 47 Arch Street (on the corner of Grigg Street). We are thrilled to introduce our new curated concept store, and we hope you will love as much as we do. Perfect Provenance, which means — a place of origin; especially that of a work of art or archaeological specimen — will seek to discover, share, and exhibit artisan products and designs from around the world.

Our mission is to bring the best of the museum experience to our retail environment and an interactive retail experience to our merchandise. Every 8 to 10 weeks, we will introduce a new exhibition theme inspired by culture, events and people, both past and present. Our store will feature art, home, and men’s and women’s fashion.

Our new café, 47, is led by Chef Arik Bensimon and will feature menus inspired by the current exhibition.

Each of our exhibitions will include an array of antiques, sculpture, photography, fashion, music, and paintings. Like so many people, Paris holds a special place in our hearts. The theme of We’ll Always Have Paris, taken from the classic film Casablanca, really spoke to us creatively. Paris is a place where art, food, fashion, and culture all collide in the most magical way.

This project has been a true labor of love, and represents not just an incredible amount of time, effort and emotion over the past year and a half, but truly represents the entirety of my career.  I have worked hard over the past 25 years in luxury PR, marketing and retail, and so many of my colleagues past and present, have helped me bring this dream to fruition, I could not have done it without them.  I have always dreamed of opening my own store and it is now finally, a reality.  I hope you enjoy it.  Please visit us soon.  We are open Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m to 6 p.m.  Our Cafe 47 is open Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  To learn more, visit

À bientôt.

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We'll Always Have Paris

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In 1860s Paris, the now famous French poster was born when artist Jules Cheret invented the color technique of lithography that would bring the sights and smells of Paris to life. Soon, Cheret’s work was posted throughout the city, becoming a symbol of one of the art world’s most important innovations. As the posters gained in popularity decade after decade, each generation and artistic movement spread their message through the art form, from the Belle Epoque and Art Deco, to the two World Wars, as well as the Cubists and modern advertising executives.

With this exhibition, we have tried to give you a small window into the vintage poster world, with work that highlights Culture, Travel, Design, Fashion, and Lifestyle. It is a wonderful way to enjoy art but to also take a step back in time.

In addition to vintage posters, we are featuring sculpture, artwork, fashion, and design throughout the exhibit, from important American, French and Connecticut artists and designers. We are proud to have five pieces from American Master Sculptor David Hayes on display inside and outside the store. Each room offers a new opportunity for discovery.

We’ll Always Have Paris is one of the most memorable lines in cinematic history, spoken in the 1942 classic film Casablanca. When cynical ex-pat Rick (Humphrey Bogart) tells his former lover Lisa (Ingrid Bergman), “We’ll always have Paris,” Rick is referring to their brief romance on the eve of World War II — a courtship that ended abruptly with the Nazi invasion of France and the discovery that Lisa’s husband, a presumed dead Resistance fighter, was alive. Rick spoke those romantic words to Lisa in the movie’s final scene, and they have resonated for generations.   WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS

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  • Each of the ten spoons are made from luxury Belgian milk chocolate.

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    Go one step further than licking the spoon... eat it instead!

    Be creative at coffee time with these supremely tasty Belgian Chocolate Spoons! Coffee time will never be the same again.

    Whether you're mixing into steaming milk to make a scrumptious hot chocolate, swirling into coffee to add a delicious chocolatey twist, or delighting guests by serving with dessert in true Willy Wonka style, these chocolate treats add a serving of fun.

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The right thing to do

New supportive housing project in Chilliwack another step in the right direction.

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Uncovering pieces of the past in Downtown Chilliwack
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Driven to distraction

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How would you like to see Chilliwack snow removal strategy change next year?

City capital plan lets us look into the future

The City of Chilliwack plans to spend millions of your dollars over the next decade. Do you want to know how?

Heavy security is the new norm

Road blocks and semiautomatic weapons signal change at Remembrance Day services

First and Hazel deserves a closer look

Neighbours argue the intersection is prone to crashes

Editorial: Like it or not, densification is coming

But as infill comes to each Chilliwack neighbourhood consultation is key

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Editorial: You can’t stuff the digital genie back in the bottle

School board ban on social media is the wrong approach

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Police gain well-earned applause

Recent police raids in Chilliwack are taking potentially lethal drugs and weapons off our streets

Cost of carelessness

Given the warnings, evidence and restrictions, there is no excuse for a ‘human caused’ fire right now.

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More Microsoft staffers shown the door in Round 3 of job cuts

Nadella creeps close to 18,000-layoff target

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft sent another 3,000 staffers packing on Wednesday, after the third round of layoffs in CEO Satya Nadella's multi-phase restructuring program.

The Seattle Times reports that 638 employees in and around Microsoft's Puget Sound headquarters lost their jobs, with the remainder coming from various sites around the globe.

By our count, this batch of pink slips brings the total number close to the 18,000 job cuts that Nadella cited when he first announced the restructuring measures in July, a figure that represented about 14 per cent of Redmond's staff at the time.

Nadella last swung his axe in September, at which point The Reg estimated the severed-headcount at 15,100. Another 3,000 layoffs would actually bring the total just over the 18,000 figure – but what's a few more bods in the unemployment lines, give or take?

The bulk of the layoffs so far have reportedly been related to Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's devices and services business and are coming from overseas facilities where the Finnish firm assembled its handsets and tablets.

Still, some of the cuts have hit home. In the most recent round before Wednesday's cuts, Nadella broke up Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Group and closed the company's Silicon Valley research lab.

Microsoft confirmed to The Reg via email that it had issued more layoff notices on Wednesday, though it declined to cite actual numbers, and the nature of the positions that were eliminated in and around Redmond wasn't clear.

"We've taken another step that will complete almost all the 18,000 reductions announced in July," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "The reductions happening today are spread across many different business units, and many different countries."

As distressing as it may be to see so many people at one company lose their jobs, however, the process hasn't been entirely painless for Microsoft, either. In its most recent earnings report, the software giant said it had already spent $1.14bn on restructuring costs. Expect more where that came from next quarter, once Redmond has issued a few thousand more severance packages. ®

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HMS Queen Lizzie formally joins the Royal Navy

At least one part of the 'Year of the Navy' went to plan

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Her Majesty welcomed the aircraft carrier into her fleet at Portsmouth this morning

Britain’s biggest ever aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has been formally commissioned into the Royal Navy, with Her Majesty attending the ceremony in person.

The ceremony, held this morning at Portsmouth Naval Base inside the carrier’s own hangar, saw Queen Elizabeth II address dignitaries and others before the ship’s commanding officer, Captain Jerry Kyd RN, read the commissioning warrant, formally welcoming the vessel into the fleet.

Prior to today, the ship officially belonged to her builders, the Aircraft Carrier Alliance. The ACA still owns the second carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, which is due for delivery to the navy in a couple of years’ time.

HMS Queen Elizabeth on her first sortie out of Rosyth, 26 June 2017. Crown copyright

HMS Windows XP: Britain's newest warship running Swiss Cheese OS

“Our new aircraft carrier is the epitome of British design and dexterity, at the core of our efforts to build an Armed Forces fit for the future,” said Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson in the inevitable canned quote.

“The Queen Elizabeth-class carriers will sit at the heart of a modernised and emboldened Royal Navy, capable of projecting power and influence at sea, in the air, over the land and in cyberspace, and offering our nation military and political choice in an uncertain world,” added the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones.

The new carrier was commissioned on the same date as the infamous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, as well as the date when the last British carrier, HMS Illustrious, was towed to Turkey to be torn apart.

The warship has attracted much public comment and controversy over her £3.5bn price tag. Informed folk were horrified when the ship appeared to be running Windows XP in her flying control room, though the MoD has assured the public that the ship won’t be running XP once she’s “operational”.

In summer this year, a cheeky Scottish drone photographer scored a notable first, being the first to land a flying machine on the carrier.

Though severe questions remain about the carrier’s role in an ever-shrinking Royal Navy, with stagnant defence budgets and not enough warships to safely escort the carrier in hostile waters and perform all of the Navy’s other tasks, today is a proud day in British naval history.

After finishing her sea trials, “Big Liz”, as her crew affectionately call the aircraft carrier, will sail to the US in 2018 for initial flight trials with her F-35Bs. Some British-leased F-35Bs will be flown to Britain next year, where they will be based at RAF Marham. ®

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Vacaville High baseball team still perfect after win over Benicia

Five-run third inning helps Vacaville improve to 4-0

Vacaville High’s Adam Chadwick (middle) celebrates with teammates, Derek Williams (left) and Devereaux Harrison on Tuesday after he scored during the Bulldogs’ five-run third inning rally during their 9-2 non-conference victory over Benicia. (Joel Rosenbaum — The Reporter)

The Vacaville High baseball team banged out ten hits — five of them in a five-run third inning — to defeat visiting Benicia 9-2 on Tuesday and remain undefeated in 2019.

The Bulldogs (4-0) won four straight at the end of 2018 to claim the Sac-Joaquin Section title and now they’ve won four straight to start the new campaign.

Alex Paschal delivered the key hit in the third, a two-out, two-strike, bases-loaded single to drive in two runs.

Caleb Davis got the start on the mound for the Bulldogs in his varsity debut. The junior right-hander’s stuff was good, but his control got him into trouble. After escaping damage with a strikeout after two-out singles by Benicia’s Nate Freeman and Alejandro Soto in the first inning, Davis started the second frame with a walk, a hit batsman and another walk, loading the bases with no outs.

He nearly worked his way out of it, striking out the next batter and inducing an infield fly from the next. But an infield error brought in a run before Davis closed the door with an infield out.

Vacaville HIgh’s Jared Breedwell slides back safely into first base on a pickoff attempt during the first inning of the Bulldogs’ nonconference game against Benicia on Tuesday. Breedwell advanced to second on the play after Panther first baseman, Cole Zielstorff failed to field the throw.(Joel Rosenbaum — The Reporter)

Davis was in danger again in the third. Soto led off with another single. Davis retired the next two batters, but walked the next. Coach Stu Clary brought on Diego Maldonado to put out the potential fire. After walking Zion Judkins to load the bases, the senior southpaw got the next batter to hit a slow grounder to short. Hunter Dorraugh charged the ball, scooped it up and made a nice throw off his right foot to first to end the inning.

Benicia led 1-0, but the Panthers probably wish they had taken better advantage of their chances. Panthers starting pitcher Nate Freeman had held the Bulldogs in check the first two innings, mixing a hard sidearm fastball with an effective curve. But the bottom of the third would be his undoing.

Left fielder Kenny DeCelle led off the frame with what appeared to be a routine grounder to third. But the speedster hustled down the line, beating an errant throw which sailed over the first baseman’s head and down the right field line along the fence. The Benicia right fielder got to it quickly and threw to second, but DeCelle got in just under the tag.

“He’s a catalyst for us,” Clary said. “We bat him last, but he’s like a second leadoff man.”

Dorraugh followed with a double over the right fielder’s head to tie the score 1-1. After the next man grounded out, Devereaux Harrison singled to put runners at the corners. Freeman struck out the next batter, but an infield error allowed Dorraugh to score, and a hit batter loaded the bases for Paschal.

Freeman had struck out Paschal in his first at bat, but the senior third baseman was taking notes.

“The first at bat I struck out on the curveball,” Paschal said. “The second at bat I just did my best to foul them (the curveballs) off. And then he finally came back with a fastball that I was able to put the other way.”

Paschal, a right-handed batter, lined a shot into right field just beyond the outstretched arm of the second baseman. Two runs scored to put the Bulldogs up 4-1. That chased Freeman from the game, but junior second baseman Derek Williams followed with a single to knock in the fifth and final run of the inning.

Senior Carson Hawkins worked a scoreless fourth, fifth and sixth inning for the Bulldogs, striking out three and walking just one.

Vaca High’s Carson Hawkins fires a pitch during the fifth inning of the Bulldogs 9-2 victory over Benicia High School. Hawkins threw three innings of scoreless relief in the win over the Panthers.(Joel Rosenbaum — The Reporter)

Vacaville struck for four more runs in the sixth inning, DeCelle was the catalyst again, this time with a double to right-center to put men on second and third. Dorraugh followed with a shot through the middle to plate them both. Later in the frame, left-handed slugging first baseman Michael Brown hit a tremendous blast that one-hopped to the 364-foot sign in right-center field for a two-run double.

Junior Andrew Boele also made his varsity debut, pitching the final frame for Vacaville. Like Davis, his repertoire looked good, but three walks and an error led to an unearned run.

“I think some butterflies may have affected fastball command,” Clary said of Davis and Boele.

But on a positive note, Clary added, “We think there’s a lot there to work with both of them.”

“All in all, very positive,” he said of Vacaville’s effort. “We played a good team and had a good win.”

Maldonado got the win in relief.

Benicia, which won the Solano County Athletic Conference with a 14-1 mark last year, is now 1-3 in nonleague play this season.


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Germany vs Georgia Live Streaming Info: Euro 2016 Qualifiers Score; Preview – 11th October

Germany vs Georgia Live Streaming Info: Euro 2016 Qualifiers Score; Preview – 12th October: Germany are hosting Georgia at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. They are in group D and are currently first in their group with 19 points in 9 matches whereas Georgia are 5th in the group with 9 points.

watch: Serbia vs Portugal live.

Others in group D are Poland are second with 18 points, Ireland are third with 18 points as well but lesser goal difference than Poland, Scotland are fourth with 12 points and last are Gibraltar are last in the group with 0 points.

see: Goa vs Chennai – ISL.

Germany vs Georgia Live Streaming

Formerly known as Zentralstadion till 2010 from the day it was opened in 1956. It was built from 1954 to 1956 with a capacity of  44,000 for football matches and around 50,000 for concerts. It hosts football matches as well as concerts also. It is the largest stadium in East Germany. It is home to the second-division club RB Liepzig but various other teams have used this stadium as their home grounds.

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Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany.

Germany vs Georgia Live Streaming

Georgia vs Germany – Euro 2016 Live

Germans have already qualified for the Euro 2016 and will be playing with ease on their minds. They have won six games, drew one and lost two of their nine games they have played. Previously they played Scotland and won 2-1, they played Poland and lost 2-0, then they played Ireland and drew 1-1, then they went on to win five in a row against Gibraltar home and away, Georgia, Scotland and Poland. The last game they played against Ireland and were shocked by the Irish as they lost by 1-0 at Aviva Stadium. Germany absolutely dominated the game as they had 71% possession and 16 shots but only three on target. Ireland had their chances and they took full advantage of it as Shane Long’s goal made it 1-0 in the 70th minute and Irish held on to that lead till the final minute and won the game. Thomas Muller is the top scorer for the team in  the qualifiers with 8 goals.

Georgia have performed very poorly in the qualifiers and won’t be making it to the final stages but they gave their best and would want to improve the next time around. They have lost six and won three matches of their nine played. They lost to Ireland both home and away, to Scotland both home and away, to Poland both home and away and to Germany away. They won against Gibraltar both home and away and also against Scotland at home. The last game they played against Gibraltar and won comfortably by 4-0 with goals from Vatsadze in the 30th minute, then by Tornike in the 35th minute, then again by Vatsadze in the 45th minute and the final goal in 87th minute by Valeri.

Predicted Line-up

Neuer, Ginter, Boateng, Hummels, Hector, Gundogan, Kroos, Muller, Ozil, Reus, Gotze

Nukri, Guram, Alexander Gia, Otar, Nika, Jaba, Kobakhidze, Valeri, Mate, Tornike

Match Result Prediction

Germans are a very strong team as compare to Georgia and I think Germany will win this one.

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Habitat opens new city-centre Brighton store

Habitat has opened a new flagship store in Brighton on the city’s North Street. The move marks the brand’s first city-centre opening in ten years.

Habitat opens new city-centre Brighton store

Habitat has opened a new flagship store in Brighton on the city’s North Street. The move marks the brand’s first city-centre opening in ten years.

Part of the Hannington Estate redevelopment, the 6,500 square foot shop is Habitat’s third largest in the UK.

Designed by an in-house team, the store features over 3,000 products from the Habitat collection across, furniture, lighting, textiles and home accessories.

Clare Askem, managing director of Habitat, said: “As our digital sales go from strength to strength, we’re also seeing customers who want to shop in an immersive environment and touch and feel the Habitat products we create. Our long heritage with Brighton means we have many fans who have been asking us to return with a city-centre store, so we felt that to launch our first inspirational flagship environment would really work here.”

The store has both ground and basement floors and has a pared back, industrial feel with metallic piping, raw concrete surfaces and exposed brick walls painted in white. Customers are first greeted by a central cobalt blue metal stairwell with a glass wrap-around balustrade that enables them to see directly down into the larger basement level from street level. A dramatic lighting installation hangs above the staircase which will change regularly with new lighting designs.

Matthew Long, senior designer for Habitat, said: “The interior design here is stripped right back so that there are minimal visual distractions – no large digital screens, imposing fixtures or dramatic architectural details so that customers focus on the products themselves.”

Amy Rich, Habitat’s visual merchandising manager, added: “Long tables with heavily stacked product give a market place feel, encouraging customers to touch and feel products and are ideal for the customer who like to take time to shop and make their creative decision, especially with our handcrafted products which differ from piece to piece.”

The shop also features an installation space area that will house a range of special collections and host workshops and events.

The store employs 17 staff members who will be on-hand to explain product features and highlight additional product options from Habitat’s 4,500 product collection online.

Habitat has also unveiled a collaborative project partnering with local artists from the area. Artwork by Sophie Abbott, Becky Blair and Lauri Hopkins is featured in a limited-edition series of rugs that will retail at the Brighton store. Habitat plans to continue this project each year, asking local artists to submit artwork to be turned into products that will feature in the Habitat collection.

Andrew Foulds, portfolio director at Redevco, owner and developer of the Hanningtons Estate, said: “We are delighted to see the new Habitat flagship store open within the Hanningtons Estate. Our vision for the North Street element of the redevelopment project, was to extend the premium retail offer already found in East Street and attract the very best brands to Brighton. This first new store opening demonstrates that if you create the right environment for retailers, they will come.”

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Former Rangers trialist Thomas Isherwood joins Bradford City from German giants Bayern Munich

The 20-year-old stopper trained with Gers on the day that Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was unveiled as Ibrox boss

THOMAS ISHERWOOD has joined Bradford City.

The Swedish stopper, who previously trained with Rangers, joins the Bantams from German giants Bayern Munich.

 Isherwood during his time on trial at Gers
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Isherwood during his time on trial at Gers

Isherwood was at Auchenhowie on a trial period when the Light Blues announced the appointment of Steven Gerrard as manager.

The 20-year-old has signed a two-year deal at the Northern Commercials Stadium, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2020.

Isherwood has represented Sweden at U-17 and U-19 level as well as starring for Bayern's B team.

Bradford are currently without a manager after Simon Grayson left the club last month.

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Former Livingston boss David Hopkin is one of the front runners to replace Grayson.

Rangers made their own signing in defence today as Steven Gerrard secured the services of Croatian stopper Nikola Katic.

The 21-year-old moved to Ibrox on a four-year deal from Croatian side Slaven Belupo.

And the deal is believed to have cost Gers in the region of £2million.

NO JOKE Rangers fans give Paddy Power pelters for Nikola Katic ‘Catholic’ joke

Katic’s former manager compared the player’s football breakthrough to that of Real Madrid superstar Luka Modric.

Gers are expected to confirm the signing of Brighton's Connor Goldson later this week.

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The 10 Best Things to Do in Spain!

Are you thinking about travelling to Spain?

As many guidebooks will show, it is a land filled with breathtaking sights and experiences that are bound to ensure an excellent holiday. There are also a number of more unusual, less known alternatives that are bound to have you super excited out by the end of your trip.

Thus, if you are more of the adventurous tourist and you are tired of the same old tourist guides. Then read on, for here are 10 suggestions that will make for an exciting Spanish itinerary!

  1. Go Clubbing in Ibiza – Visit one or two of the magnificent clubs in Ibiza. Better yet, take a week and visit one of the seven main clubs in Ibiza each night. Prepare yourself though, you will be in for full nights of partying from sundown to sunrise and your feet will dance until they can’t any longer! There’s a reason why they made a song about Ibiza’s party scene. You simply must experience it.

  1. Arts & Culture – A visit to Spain will expose you to the vast art and cultural wealth the land has to offer. If you want to keep close to the cities, Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum is a great choice. Other than the wealth of art it houses within, the daring structure itself is a work of art built from glass, titanium and stone and it only complements the city’s contrasts. The Reina Sofia Museum might be a weaker comparison, but it is home to one of Picasso’s greatest works, “The Guernica.” If you want arts and culture, Spain has it in plenty in almost every city, town or region. Make sure you take in as much as you can.

  1. Tomato Fighting – There’s an annual tomato fighting festival every August in Valencia. Yes, “La Tormatina” and no, it is not people fighting tomatoes. Rather, its people fighting with tomatoes against each other. It is a strange festival but over 30,000 semi-naked people gather each year to fight with tomatoes annually before being washed down by fire truck hoses courtesy of the local fire brigade. It is truly an experience you must be part of really!

  1. World Heritage Sites – Spain has over 35 world heritage sites. In flagging these sites, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee hopes to preserve locations that bear great cultural and natural significance for future generations to inherit. Challenge yourself to visit all of them.

  1. Breathtaking Views – Spain offers various views and experiences that are simply to die for. Driving the N340 highway will have you so close to the Moroccan coast you will want to reach out and touch it. Additionally, while there, get atop the piste and have a whole some view of Granada. It is equally breathtaking. Whether or not you are a soccer fan, you will want to experience the thrill of being in a soccer stadium packed to capacity with close to 100,000 madly passionate and loud fans. Fc Barcelona’s “Nou Camp” is the largest stadium in Spain and the second largest in Europe at 99,354 seating capacity. Fc Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu, with 81,044 seats is a little smaller but equally worth a visit. Both will offer you a rush action packed experience at watching some of the elite players in action first-hand.

  1. The Seville Fair – It is an open secret that Spaniards love to party and they do it well. One need on further proof than the Seville Fair. It is the nation’s liveliest, biggest and most exiting party. If you are about to take a trip to Spain, consider visiting the fair as it is seven full days of unadulterated, pure fun!

  1. Surf and Snowboard – Are you into extreme sports? Well you are in luck, Spain has enough unique natural landscape to fulfill your quests. You can finally have a go riding Guernika’s Biscay Swell in the Billabong pro and cross it of your bucket list. Alternatively, you can take on snowboarding in the Sierra Nevada, get to experience the adrenaline rush of moving down a mountain at neck-breaking speeds.

  1. The Alhambra – When you visit Spain, ensure you get to view the Alhambra at sunset. It is the most incredible and lasting legacy of Moorish Spain; definitely worth hundreds of visits. However, if you want to understand why the Moorish dynasty considered the Alhambra their physical manifestation of paradise, view it from atop St. Nicholas Square at sundown. True to its majesty, the Alhambra, in all its ancient wonder radiates a golden glow against a stunning backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada. The scene is seriously moving thus be prepared as you might even get a wee bit emotional.

  1. Try Local Cuisines – Drink some “Rioja” while in La Rioja and have some Sherry while in Jerez too. Often, this would comprise sufficient experience of the local drinks but the food is equally worthwhile. For this reason, get to sample Madrid’s Tapas and wine tasting tour while in town. Barcelona also offers small group cooking classes which can have you showing off your skills Spanish cuisine in no time.

  1. Spain is unlike other destinations. It offers a blend of diverse and breathtaking natural scenery, elegant levels of of synergy between ancient and modern architecture, arts and culture, fun, fascination, fantastic cuisine, sea, sand, sun and sangria. One of the best things to do there is simply hire a car or a motorbike and drive around and see where the road takes you !

All this combines effortlessly with its beautiful and warm people to create such variety and spice for you that you cannot experience anywhere else.

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6 Tips for Organizing Your Cross Stitch Supplies

6 Tips and Ideas for Organizing Your Cross Stitch Supplies

A Needle Runs Through It
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     Keeping cross stitch projects organized can be a bit of a challenge. You have floss, fabric and other necessary accessories to keep track of. Staying organized, especially when you have a big project, will keep you stress free and allow you to enjoy the cross stitch pattern you are working on.

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    Organizing Floss

    Sugar Cookie

    Whether you like to keep your floss in the original package, or wind it on a bobbin; there are a wide variety of options for keeping your thread organized.

    If you want to keep the floss as is, a Stitch Bow Floss Organizer is the way to go. You simply place the floss on the top and bottom of the bow. Once you have it on the bow, you can place it in a binder.

    For skeins that are used and you have scraps left; bobbins  are great ways to keep your floss in order. You can use the simple plastic bobbins on a key chain or you can get a bit more fancy by using cute wood bobbins. Be sure to purchase a bobbin winder, it will make the winding go much faster.

    If you just want to organize the floss for a particular project, a floss organizer is the way to go. You can not add a bulk floss on them, but they do allow for smaller portions for projects.

    Bobbins, $19.56 for 1,000, Amazon.com

    Wood Bobbins, $12.00, Sugar Cookie

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    Organizing Patterns

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     Organizing your cross stitch patterns can take a bit of time, but it will help you in the long run. Especially if you buy a bunch of patterns at once and plan on using them the whole year through. One of the easiest ways to organize patterns is to use page protectors and binder notebooks. You can organize even more by labeling the binders with themes. If you are particular to animals, have an animal binder, or a people binder. Creating binder themes will make finding a pattern easier. If binders aren't your thing, you can organize your patterns with file folders and a filing cabinet.  Kimberly Ouimet's printable organizer is perfect for keeping all of your projects in order. All you need is a binder!

    Needlework Printable, $4.00, Kimberly Ouimet

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    Organizing Fabric

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    The biggest challenge of organizing your fabric is folding and making sure it continues to stay neat. One way to make sure your Aida and linens are kept nice and clean is to fold them on foam board and stack them like you would a book. They will fit perfectly in a bookcase with the foam board. If you are worried about creases in your fabric. Why not roll your cloth and stack in a bin? This will keep the fabric from creasing and still keep your craft room clean. Both Design Mom and Smashed Peas and Carrots have brilliant ideas on how to keep your fabric organized. Get creative with your storage!

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    A Needle Runs Through It

     One of the most important items to kee organized are your needles. Many cross stitchers know that the arm of your couch is not a good place to keep your needles. If you have pets, losing a needle can be a scary thing. Needleminders keep track of your needles, not only when you are working on a project, but also when you are finished . They have become so popular that they are now considered a collector's item. No matter what you are into, there is a needleminder out there for you.

    Needleminder, various prices, Etsy

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    Cross Stitch Travel Bag

    Toteworthy Designs

     One great thing about cross stitch is that you can take your projects anywhere. You can stitch in a coffee shop, on the bus or in a park. The only issue is carrying around your supplies. You need a tote that can handle your hoops, your floss and any other accessories you like to have on hand. Any tote will work but there are special ones that are specific to cross stitch and other needlework. Toteworthy Designs has taken the totebag to another level with their version of a customize cross stitch tote. They come in a variety of fabrics, or you can order one specifically made for you.

    Cross Stitch Tote, $20.00, Toteworthy Desgins

Getting and staying organized doesn't have to cost you a lot of money or be a lot of work. Once you have everything in place you will have more time to craft and less time finding your supplies.


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Break Out a Router for These Woodworking Projects

The router is one of my favorite woodworking tools, probably because there are so many cool profiles that can be applied to an edge using a router. The number of profiles that can be applied to the edge of a board is almost limitless, whether using a complex profile or making a series of partial profile cuts.

There are plenty of projects on which you can use a router: you can use a plunge router base and drive the bit into the wood for the length of the cut; you can use a stationary base router and ease the bit into the cut on the edge of the board; you can even mount the stationary base router upside down in a router table and move the wood past the router bit.

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    Oak Book Stand

    Oak Book Stand

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    A coffee table is ideal for displaying books with great images. Sometimes, it's easier to display the book vertically. In that case, an adjustable book stand can be just the ticket. In these free woodworking plans, learn how to build an oak book stand with two matching halves separated by a pair of hinges. This is a fun project and one that allows for creativity on the edges with a router.

  • 02 of 05

    Make a Hardwood Cutting Board

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    Another great woodworking project for the kitchen is a hardwood cutting board. You can use a variety of hardwoods to build a cutting board, and each one will give a different look. With breadboard ends and rounded edges, this is a fun, educational and practical project.

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    How to Make Louvered Doors & Window Shutters

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    A louvered door or window shutter allows for considerable air flow through the opening but provides the privacy of a traditional door panel. Louvers aren't difficult to build if you have the requisite jigs for cutting the notches in the stiles.

    In this project, learn how to build the necessary jigs for your router, then learn how to build the louvers from the jigs.

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    Build a Knick Knack Shelf

    Knick Knack Shelf

    Chris Baylor licensed to, Inc.

    Everyone has knick-knacks that they've picked up over time; little photos, trophies and other mementos that they'd like to show off. Why not show off your woodworking skill at the same time? In this project, learn how to build a three-shelf knick knack display that looks as good as the items you want to show off.

    The project is simple to build, lightweight and looks great. Download the measured drawings and build one from your favorite hardwood today!

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    Build a Clay Pot Hanger

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    Chris Baylor licensed to, Inc.

    Every gardener has at least a handful of terra cotta clay pots that they use for container gardening or starting seeds. The problem is that they take up a lot of floor or counter space. In this woodworking project, learn how to build a really nifty wooden pot hanger that holds four clay pots of various sizes, not only getting them up off the ground but in a manner that looks great.

    The project is quick, fun and becomes a real talking piece when friends come to visit!


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£50m lorry depot near J34 in Sheffield ‘needs no environment study’

48-acre former Outokumpu site bought by Peel Logistics Properties in May 2017
48-acre former Outokumpu site bought by Peel Logistics Properties in May 2017
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A 48-acre lorry depot next to Junction 34 of the M1 in Sheffield would not have a significant impact on the environment, it has been claimed.

Peel Logistics’ £50m redevelopment of the former Outokumpu site off Shepcote Lane would include measures to limit the impact on air quality, congestion and noise.

A report by agents Knight Frank says it would include electric car charging points, secure bicycle parking and all operators would sign up to an ‘Eco Stars’ scheme.

It concludes that an ‘environmental impact assessment is not required’ before the scheme can be approved.

Peel Logistics says the business park would create thousands of jobs and generate ‘many millions of pounds’ of investment for Sheffield.

It plans to start by obtaining permission for two industrial units next to Greasbro Road, Sheffield, at the northern tip of the site adjacent to Junction 34. It would then seek permission for several more.

The area is a congestion and air quality hot spot with several major schemes in the pipeline. Sheffield City Council has launched a £1.4m study into the problems.

Peel hired Knight Frank to argue there would be ‘no significantly detrimental or cumulative impacts upon the environment’ due to mitigation measures.

In a letter to the city council Knight Frank states: ‘While we acknowledge the site is in a locality where air quality is poor, appropriate mitigation measures will be put in place to minimise the impacts of development in this regard’.

As well as electric car charging points, it says a travel plan will be implemented. Barriers will block the noise of lorries affecting nearby homes. And there will be three routes into the site to cut congestion.

A £60m IKEA is set to open on nearby Sheffield Road in July. To obtain planning approval, the firm paid for improvement work on Junction 34.

The Knight Frank letter adds: ‘Notwithstanding this, it is evident that Junction 34 South would be operating at capacity in the future and therefore detailed consideration of the impact of the proposals on the junction is required, including potential mitigation works’.

The congestion study is being run by Leeds-based consultants WSP.

It will also look at whether new roads are needed between Sheffield and Rotherham which avoid junctions 33 and 34 altogether.

Other major projects in the area that could add to traffic problems include the Olympic Legacy Park and the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District between Catcliffe and Tinsley.


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Legalizing pot is about politics — and big business

Cannabis becomes legal in Canada on Wednesday. Here are five things to keep in mind.

First, at one level this is a non-event. For the average Canadian, legalizing marijuana and its derivatives is somewhat more momentous than legalizing broccoli.

A flowering cannabis plant at the Hexo Corp. facility in Masson Angers, Que.
A flowering cannabis plant at the Hexo Corp. facility in Masson Angers, Que.  (Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

But not that much more.

As anyone who lives near a high school can attest, the sweet smell of marijuana has long been in the air. True, until Wednesday it will remain technically illegal to buy pot. But, as has been the case for years, users are rarely charged.

Under the soon-to-disappear old regime, those who sell cannabis illegally tend to face harsher penalties. That won’t change. What will change is that the number of legal dealers is set to grow exponentially.

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Second and in spite of what governments say, legalization isn’t about protecting kids and fighting organized crime. It’s about fulfilling a Liberal campaign promise designed to portray Justin Trudeau as a bold, new leader.

Like Trudeau’s promise to run fiscal deficits, it was a politically risky pledge. But it succeeded, particularly among younger voters.

Now that it’s time to deliver, the Trudeau Liberals are insisting their real motive is to protect children from the evils of pot. But if that were the case, the government wouldn’t be making cannabis easier to obtain. It would be making it more difficult.

Third, it’s still a good idea to legalize marijuana. I don’t want to rehash (sorry) the arguments. But those who say marijuana is no worse than alcohol are almost certainly correct.

Reefers aren’t harmless. There is some evidence that cannabis hinders brain function. And it can’t be good for the lungs to inhale smoke from anything, including marijuana.

But taken in excess, gin can be harmful too. Yet, we don’t ban martinis.

Fourth, legalization is about big business. Or, to be more accurate, it’s about shifting cannabis production and distribution from illegal big businesses to legal ones.

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As the tobacco and alcohol industries have shown, mood-altering substances can be immensely profitable. They are cheap to produce (it’s easy to make wine in your basement) yet face what economists call an inelastic demand curve.

Simply put, that means people will continue to buy these mood-altering substances even as their cost rises.

Industries such as tobacco and alcohol also tend to be dominated by a few big players. That’s because they rely on advertising and product differentiation, both of which are subject to economies of scale.

For instance, it’s cheaper on a per bottle basis to advertise beer if the cost can be spread over a large production run. Think Coors.

Canada’s cannabis companies are only starting and their advertising remains rudimentary. It’s not clear who will be left after the market shakes itself out. But the most obvious beneficiaries of marijuana legalization are Big Tobacco and Big Pharma.

Big Tobacco has experience in the field of inhalants and the ability to produce high-quality marijuana cigarettes. Big Pharma has the capacity to isolate the active ingredients in cannabis and market them as either pills or edibles.

But as Coca Cola has shown, Big Soda is also interested. It, too, is an industry that prospers on the basis of economies of scale, advertising and product differentiation.

Fifth, the Americans. Although cannabis is legal in some states, the U.S. federal government still bans its sale and use. This has caused problems for Uruguay, which last year became the first country in the world to legalize marijuana.

Unfortunately for the pharmacies licensed to sell cannabis in that country, banks will have nothing to do with them. The reason: Washington has threatened to penalize any Uruguayan bank that takes part in the cannabis trade.

So far, the big Canadian banks have not been deterred from financing the soon-to-be-legal cannabis market here. But President Donald Trump has yet to cast his baleful eye on Canada’s pot industry. We shall see what happens if he does.

Thomas Walkom is a Toronto-based columnist covering politics. Follow him on Twitter: @tomwalkom

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