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Top 5 luxury yarn buys

With the sharp sting of Christmas spending well behind us, it’s time for a good dose of luxury yarn indulgence.

I love trying out different yarns. That isn’t to say that I don’t have a few firm favourites that I constantly revisit. But this does mean that I do a lot of exploring. I like to pick different brands, thicknesses, textures, fibre types and colours and I always get excited when I’m knitting with something completely new! During my yarn travels, I’ve stumbled upon so many lovely skeins both affordable and what could be classed as more ‘luxury’ brands and they each have their own merit. I’ll be exploring budget yarns later on, but for now I’ve picked out my ‘Top 5 Luxury Yarn Buys’.

These luxury yarns are by no means the most expensive on the market, as I don’t rate quality products by the price they’re charged at. They’re just downright indulgent!

Alchemy Sparky

Alchemy Sparky pure silk yarn - Shortrounds Knitwear Continue reading

Shortrounds Knitwear – open for business

It’s official! Shortrounds Knitwear is open for business.

The virtual doors are open and all of my handmade knitwear is available to buy on Etsy right now! Standard sizes are available to purchase immediately and custom orders are more than welcome. I’d love to hear from you, so please get in touch with me right here if you have any feedback or you’d like to conjure up your very own, unique, hand knitted piece.

The designs you see are just the beginning, there’ll be more to follow over the next few months, available in a range of styles, sizes and ages. So fill your boots and take a peek at what’s online now, and keep your eyes peeled for more Shortrounds Knitwear to come!

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Knitwear photography – blooper reel

It’s just a few short days until Shortrounds Knitwear launches on Friday 20th February! And I had such a blast photographing a selection of the knitwear I’ve been stitching recently, I just had to share a few ‘bloopers’ with you!

It was so much fun, and what’s even better – my lovely friends were involved, so my images have a real personal touch to them and always make me smile.

They say never work with children or animals, well…during the two days I snapped a few pics we had both. But far from being a distraction and a nuisance, it provided some much needed comic relief!

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“I come from the land of the ice and snow…”

Where does a self-confessed knitaholic choose to go on holiday? Why, Iceland of course!

No relaxing on the beach for me and Mr Shortrounds this time round. Early in February we scooted off to Reykjavik and southwest Iceland to explore and take in the natural beauty that this stunning landscape has to offer! From geysirs and waterfalls, to black beaches and glacier walking – we weren’t disappointed. We were so lucky, we even got to see the Northern Lights!

It also offered the perfect opportunity to product test my soon to be available knitwear. Because what’s the point of making something that doesn’t work, right?! I’m pleased to report, that in temperatures of down to -10°C I kept wonderfully toasty. I may have had a freezing nose but I don’t suit a balaclava, so I had to make do.

Now I’m back, it’s full steam ahead to get Shortrounds Knitwear up and running. I’m just getting the final pieces together, so look out for an announcement on the launch very soon! In the meantime, without further delay, here’s a few snaps from our sub-zero mini break. See you soon!

Northern Lights!
Northern Lights!

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Raspberry stitch mittens – a different take

In January, I posted about the Raspberry Stitch Mittens I had made for my friend Su. These winter warmers were made using Debbie Bliss Paloma chunky yarn. They have been so well received and I’ve had some lovely comments about them (which was a nice surprise). So much so I had a request to make them in aran weight yarn, with a bright contrast thumb!

Leon wanted ‘his and hers’ fingerless mittens, a pair for him and a pair for his wife. The only difference, the colour on the thumb! So I set about recrafting my pattern to suit the different yarn weight. Here’s the free knitting pattern for you to try…

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What percent of users and experts removed it?
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Tropical Farm

What is Tropical Farm?

Tropical Farm is a casual video game distributed through Alawar via a direct download or through the Alawar Game Box application.

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When a hurricane ravages a tropical island, the people there issue a challenge to restore their once beautiful getaway. Beginning with a small patch of land, some tools and a few seeds, you must turn this steamy wasteland into a fertile homestead bursting with fruits, vegetables and livestock! The harvest is ripe with ...  Read more

Tropical Farm is a software program developed by Alawar Entertainment. The primary executable is named tropicalfarm.exe. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 36.82 MB (38,604,473 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 8. While about 99% of users of Tropical Farm come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.alawar.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Viva Media\Play 101\Tropical Farm
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Viva Media\Play 101\Tropical Farm\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 36.82 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Tropical Farm

Program executable:tropicalfarm.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\viva media\play 101\tropical farm\tropicalfarm.exe
Additional files:
  • HTMLayout.dll (by Terra Informatica Software,, British Columbia, Canada) - HTMLayout (HTMLayout - embeddable HTML rendering and layout component)
  • wrapper.dll - wrapper
  • bass.dll (by Un4seen Developments) - BASS
  • TropicalFarm.wrp.exe
  • Uninstall.exe

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Quickly and completely remove Tropical Farm from your computer by downloading "Should I Remove It?", its 100% FREE and installs in seconds (click the button below).
Or, you can uninstall Tropical Farm from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Tropical Farm, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Tropical Farm.

Win 7 (SP1) 66%
Win 7 2%
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 67.24%
Windows 8 24.14%
Windows Vista 6.90%
Windows XP 1.72%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 55.36%
Windows 8 12.50%
Windows 7 Professional 7.14%
Windows 8.1 7.14%
Windows 7 Ultimate 3.57%
Windows Vista Home Basic 3.57%

Distribution by countryGeography

98.98% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 98.98%
  Canada 1.02%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 44.44%
Dell 25.93%
Acer 16.67%
Toshiba 5.56%
ASUS 3.70%
Lenovo 1.85%
Alienware 1.85%
Common models
Dell XPS 8500 3.70%
Gateway NE56R 3.70%
HP 2000 Notebook PC 3.70%
Hewlett-Packard p2-1033w 3.70%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.70%
Hewlett-Packard Presario ... 3.70%

About Alawar Entertainment

Alawar is a video game developer, publisher and distributor that uses the try before you buy distribution model that allows players to sample the free trial version of a game, after which they are asked to purchase a game online to unlock the full version.
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November 26, 2013

Outfitting: Let’s Get Cozy!!

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I feel like we’re close enough in our relationship for me to tell you that I wear clothes that are semi-pajamas most of the time. I feel like one day in my 40s I’ll be called on What Not to Wear for being that woman who wears clothing made from nothing but t-shirt material & pseudo stripey pajama lounge wear….with Converse. I CANNOT HELP BUT WANT TO BE COZY.

Today I’m showing my ideal cozy outfit to wear during the colder months. I live in California so it’s perfectly acceptable to not have a jacket on this time of year. SORRY!  This outfit feels like pajamas but when you when you get home and take of the scarf, boots & hat. All you need to do is put on your cozy slippers and you’re IN THE SUPREME COZY ZONE. Now we just need a hot toddy.

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December 11, 2015

I love lists Friday!

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Welcome to I Love Lists Friday! Let’s surf the internet together:

  1. Don’t glorify this tragedy – I appreciated her perspective.
  2. I love trying to figure out which brands are in Trader Joe’s
  3. Modern Christmas decor! I love them all.
  4. Hospital Holiday Decorations. My sister-in-law would be proud.
  5. Calendar porn.
  6. Haters gonna hate Williams-Sonoma
  7. I quite like these little green army men.
  8. Need in on this meatball situation.
  9. Dogs enjoy car rides.
  10. Crystal Pepsi is back?!
  11. What on Earth is this??? And can I try it?
  12. How did your parents embarrass you?
  13. Husband + Sharpie
  14. Waves that look like mountains.
  15. I loved looking through these Paris photos from 100 years ago.
  16. These cats are fluffy AF.
  17. There isn’t a single thing I wouldn’t wear in this Etsy shop.
  18. I would love to do an inventory like this of 24 hours.
  19. The coolest new products from 2015. That suitcase, though.
  20. Talking with teenagers
  21. Always end your texts in exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!
  22. I am currently living in this robe & this dress
  23. Things you should say goodbye to in 2016
  24. My Favorite Things Gift Guide of 2015– if you need some shopping inspiration

I thought this was funny and so did my husband:

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  • Courtney F

    I have been a longtime stalker, but this is my first comment. I love love love love love your Friday lists, I look forward to it all week! I have started making up my own Friday list that I send to my husband of random internet stuff. It gives us tons to talk about over the weekend! Thanks so much for the inspiration and keep on with your great blog :o)

  • Deanna

    My ex’s family owns Don Miguel frozen foods…guess what brands makes all of TJ’s froz n Mexican food.

  • lynn @ the actor's diet

    I loved that video too. My husband did not. The struggle is real.

  • Pauline

    Thanks, Tracy! You are too too kind. 🙂

  • Christine

    Former TJ’s crew member here. It was common knowledge when I worked there that Double Rainbow made the ice cream. Also, sometimes we would get our canned tomatoes in Muir Glen boxes that we’d open up to TJ’s labeled cans.

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Pyaar Ka Punchnama squats at No.1

Thursday, 26 May, 2011, 02:54

Box-office top 5

1 Pyaar Ka Punchnama

Cast : Kartikeya, Divyendu, Ishita, Sonalli, Rayo, Nushrat
Director : Luv Ranjan
Trade Facts : Sure, the yawn-fest parading as a romcom with a rather annoying & 'shallow' take on relationships is currently at top spot. But that doesn't mean it's faring well. The only reason it got there is because horror flicks Haunted 3D and Ragini MMS have slipped down a notch and not too many exciting films released with it.

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2 Haunted 3D

Cast : Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Sanjay Sharma, Tia Bajpai, Arif Zakaria
Director : Vikram Bhatt
Trade Facts : The sleaze fest has finally lost its stranglehold on the No.1 spot. And that's not because of its sordid plot. It's just that pretty much everyone has seen it. But it managed to stay put at No.2 by raking in all those folks who still haven't.

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3 Ragini MMS

Cast : Kainaz Motiwala, Raj Kumar Yadav
Director : Pawan Kripalani
Trade Facts : The Ekta Kapoor starrer had a pretty short stint at No.1. The damp squib disguised as a horror flick with oomph, is comfortably placed at No.3 now.

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4 Stanley Ka Dabba

Cast : Divya Dutta, Partho, Amole Gupte, Divya Jagdale
Director : Amole Gupte
Trade Facts : The lovely children's film from Amole Gupte drops a place to No.4. It's unfortunate that this 'soulful, stylish' flick didn't make it to No.1. But we're just glad it's still in the top five.

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5 404

Cast : Imaad Shah, Rajvvir Aroraa, Nishikant Kamath, Tisca Chopra
Director : Prawaal Raman
Trade Facts : We're pretty amazed that this thriller debuted at No.5 and not the top spot. Going by the current clime for horrors & thrillers, this classy flick has had a disappointing start. It's a pity that this film has to lick the boots of crass and dumbed down films such as Haunted 3D & Ragini MMS.

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Finding The Right Trailers

In order to accomplish one thing, you should always consider getting help from other people or in some instances, other things. A trailer sales business is also sharing the same idea. Two things that are important in running a trucking business are the trailer and truck. You should know that trailers and trucks work together perfectly in a trucking business but there are so many people that do not have an idea of what a trailers is. A truck can easily transport anything with the help of a trailer. That is why it is very crucial for a truck to have a trailer especially when it comes to delivering bigger cargos.

The same way goes to the trucks, these trailers are available in a lot of different types. In a lot of cases, the best trailer for the truck is the one that would fit perfectly with it. You might have been thinking by now of running your own trucking business. You should always consider using the right type of trailer in order for you to have a safe delivery of items to their destinations. There are also some trailers that can be of good use in some types of businesses. One of the best way for you to start knowing more about the trailers and trucks is to be aware of the number of different manufacturing companies that produces different types of trailers.

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Anti-IL1RA Antibody (Rabbit Monoclonal antibody) General Information
Product name
Anti-IL1RA Antibody
Validated applications
Species reactivity
Reacts with: Human
Human IL1RA
Recombinant Human IL1RA protein (Catalog#10123-HNAE)
This antibody was obtained from a rabbit immunized with purified, recombinant Human IL1RA (rh IL1RA; Catalog#10123-HNAE; NP_776214.1; Arg 26-Glu 177) .
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0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with 5% trehalose
This antibody is shipped as liquid solution at ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
This antibody can be stored at 2℃-8℃ for one month without detectable loss of activity. Antibody products are stable for twelve months from date of receipt when stored at -20℃ to -80℃. Preservative-Free. Sodium azide is recommended to avoid contamination (final concentration 0.05%-0.1%). It is toxic to cells and should be disposed of properly. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Anti-IL1RA Antibody (Rabbit Monoclonal antibody) Validated Applications
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Anti-IL1RA Antibody Alternative Names
Anti-DIRA Antibody;Anti-ICIL-1RA Antibody;Anti-IL-1ra Antibody;Anti-IL-1ra3 Antibody;Anti-IL-1RN Antibody;Anti-IL1F3 Antibody;Anti-IL1RA Antibody;Anti-IRAP Antibody;Anti-MVCD4 Antibody
IL1RA Background Information

Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) also known as IL1RN is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This protein inhibits the activities of interleukin 1, alpha (IL1A) and interleukin 1, beta (IL1B), and modulates a variety of interleukin 1 related immune and inflammatory responses. A polymorphism of this protein encoding gene is reported to be associated with increased risk of osteoporotic fractures and gastric cancer. IL-1RA/IL1RN may inhibit the activity of IL-1 by binding to its receptor and it has no IL-1 like activity. Genetic variation in IL-1RA/IL1RN is associated with susceptibility to microvascular complications of diabetes type 4 (MVCD4). These are pathological conditions that develop in numerous tissues and organs as a consequence of diabetes mellitus. They include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy leading to end-stage renal disease, and diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic retinopathy remains the major cause of new-onset blindness among diabetic adults. It is characterized by vascular permeability and increased tissue ischemia and angiogenesis. Defects in IL-1RA/IL1RN are the cause of interleukin 1 receptor antagonist deficiency (DIRA) which is also known as deficiency of interleukin 1 receptor antagonist. Autoinflammatory diseases manifest inflammation without evidence of infection, high-titer autoantibodies, or autoreactive T-cells. DIRA is a rare, autosomal recessive, genetic autoinflammatory disease that results in sterile multifocal osteomyelitis, and pustulosis from birth.

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  • Langdahl BL, et al. (2000) Osteoporotic fractures are associated with an 86-base pair repeat polymorphism in the interleukin-1--receptor antagonist gene but not with polymorphisms in the interleukin-1beta gene. J Bone Miner. 15 (3): 402-14.
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  • Steinkasserer A, et al. (1992) The human IL-1 receptor antagonist gene (IL1RN) maps to chromosome 2q14-q21, in the region of the IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta loci. Genomics. 13 (3): 654-7.
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There and Back Again - But With Less Drama On the Return Trip

We’re home from California.

We’re tired. We still have unpacking to do. We miss the beautiful 75 degree days. But we’re home, safe and sound, and happy to have arrived without All The Drama.

What drama, you ask?

The Maggie Drama that ensued approximately 3-1/2 hours into our annual trek to the beach. Apparently, her parents were naive enough to think the girl could just “make it” on a 6 hour trip in the middle of the afternoon. We underestimated the needs of a one year-old.

Those needs include NOT being in a carseat for hours on end.

The trip to Cali started happy and fun. We were excited to use her new forward-facing carseat, hoping this would make her ride more enjoyable.

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We saw pretty, cloudy blue skies.
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We sang Itsy Bitsy Spider and Pat-a-Cake. We tickled toes and had snacks. Soon enough, though, it became apparent that the Doodle needed to get out of the car. The whining started in increments, but soon became a full-on fit. The girl was so inconsolable. I finally climbed over the front seat to sit beside her in the back only to have her reach for me and continue crying, not understanding why I couldn’t hold her. It was pitiful. And yes, I did take a picture … the meltdown only got worse after this was taken.
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So, Hubby exited the interstate in The Middle Of Nowhere, Desert, USA, somewhere west of 29 Palms, and I took her out of her carseat and we sat and cuddled for a couple of minutes. Then we just let the girl go.
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After about 15 minutes of running around and getting dirty, we cleaned up and piled back into the car. Within 10 minutes we had this:
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Needless to say, the itinerary for Tuesday night’s return trip was different. We left in the early evening, drove an hour and a half then stopped for dinner, allowing Maggie run-around time. Then back in the car and viola! Bedtime took over and she slept the rest of the trip.

Mommy and Daddy are freakin’ pooped, but the girl is good and isn’t that what matters?


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African Game Lodge, Montagu, Western Cape, South Africa

Experience an authentic African experience, surrounded by the beauty and majesty of Mother Nature at African Game Lodge.
  • This South Africa game lodge is 2.5 hours from Cape Town
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Kelly Reichardt (Meek’s Cutoff) isn’t going to have the market cornered when it comes to new female-led Westerns. Scottish director Lynne Ramsay (We Need to Talk About Kevin, Ratcatcher) is now attached to direct a film called Jane Got a Gun. And now the project has Natalie Portman attached to star and produce.

THR reports that the project is coming together now at Cannes, with a bidding war of sorts erupting as financiers and studios investigate the possibility of funding the film.

Jane Got a Gun is written by Brian Duffield, and hit the 2011 Black List of popular unproduced screenplays. The story follows “a woman whose outlaw husband returns home barely alive and riddled with bullet wounds. She is forced to reach out to an ex-lover and ask if he will help defend her farm when her husband’s gang eventually tracks him down to finish the job.”

This news comes just as We Need to Talk About Kevin is about to hit DVD and Blu-ray — Ramsay’s most recent film arrives on disc on May 29.

I’m excited at the prospect of Ramsay making a Western. She’s got a strong visual voice in addition to a great command of tone and character. I think she could do wonderful things, visually, with a story set in the established imagery of the west, and possibly give us a new way to look at the storied old genre.

Portman, meanwhile, is getting back to work after having a child. She was in early talks for Ridley Scott’s The Counselor, but that role seems to have gone to Penelope Cruz. She is working on Terrence Malick’s two new films, however, and has Thor 2 coming up, likely at the end of the year.

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Road Trip – NC (Day 1)

I am an avid list maker…which inspired to me to change it up a bit make a list of all the fabulous things we did on our first day in NC.

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Software Deals Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

Revision Date: March 1, 2017

All Software Deals, LLC purchase orders and purchase agreements are subject to the following terms and conditions:

Acceptance. The purchase order, to include any verbal or written agreement to purchase a product or service together with the terms herein (the "Purchase Order") constitutes Buyer's offer to Seller and shall become a binding contract upon the terms and conditions stated both herein and in the Purchase Order upon acceptance by Seller by any expression of acceptance or commencement of performance, whichever occurs first. Any terms and conditions proposed by Seller in acknowledging or accepting Buyer's offer which is different from or in addition to the conditions set forth in the Purchase Order shall not be binding upon Buyer and shall be void and of no effect, except to the extent expressly accepted in writing by Buyer's authorized procurement representative. This Purchase Order, together with any attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. No waiver, modification or addition to the terms of the Purchase Order shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the parties. "Deliverables" means the goods, materials, products, software, technical data, intellectual property, drawings, personal property, personnel, services or items identified and/or listed in the Purchase Order for Software Deals, Inc., including its wholly-owned subsidiaries, (collectively "Buyer") internal use and or resale to Buyer's customers.

Payment and Prices. Buyer shall not be billed at prices higher than those stated on the Purchase Order. Unless otherwise specified, the price includes all charges for packing, hauling, storage, and transportation to the point of delivery. Seller shall pay all delivery charges in excess of any delivery charge Buyer has agreed to pay. The price stated includes all taxes except state or local sales or use tax or similar taxes, which Seller is required by law to collect from Buyer. Such taxes, if any, shall be separately stated in Seller's invoice and paid by Buyer unless an exemption is available. Seller agrees that any price reduction made with respect to the items covered by the Purchase Order subsequent to its placement but prior to payment shall be applicable to the Purchase Order. Unless different payment terms are expressly stated on the Purchase Order, payment terms shall be within sixty (60) days of the date of the Buyer's receipt or Seller's correctly presented invoice. A "correctly presented" invoice shall contain the Purchase Order Number sent to the billing address on the Purchase Order. Seller represents that prices quoted to or paid by Buyer shall not exceed current prices charged to any other customer of Seller for deliverables which are the same or substantially similar to and in the same or substantially similar quantities as the Deliverables. Seller shall refund or Buyer may set off against subsequent invoices any amounts paid by Buyer in excess of such price(s).

Delivery. Product or service substitutions will not be accepted. The Deliverables must be shipped complete by the date requested but not be shipped more than one week in advance of the time or times specified herein, without Buyer's prior written approval. When more than one shipment is necessary against any Purchase Order, indicate "Final Shipping" on shipping papers and invoice accompanying the last shipment in the Purchase Order. Seller shall not ship excess quantities without Buyer's prior approval. Except as otherwise provided herein, Buyer shall not be obligated to accept untimely, excess or under shipments and such shipments in whole or in part may, at Buyer's option, be returned to Seller, or held for disposition at Seller's expense and risk. Seller's invoice shall describe the items, state the Purchase Order Number and be attached to the original bill of lading or another shipping receipt.

Changes. Buyer may make changes in drawings, specifications, quantities, delivery schedules, or methods of shipment or packaging on any goods at any time. If such changes result in an increase or decrease in cost, an equitable adjustment of price and delivery schedules may be made, or Buyer may, at its option, terminate the Purchase Order if an agreement on an adjustment cannot be reached. Claims for adjustment must be asserted by Seller within ten days of the change order.

Warranties. Seller warrants that the Deliverables will conform to applicable specifications, instructions, drawings and data, and that samples will be merchantable, of good material and workmanship, free from defects and will be fit and sufficient for the purpose intended. These warranties shall be in addition to all other warranties, express, implied or statutory. Payment for, inspection of, or receipt of articles or services shall not constitute a waiver of any breach of warranty. Seller's warranties shall run to Buyer, its affiliates, subsidiaries, customers or users of the Deliverables and shall not be deemed to be exclusive of any other remedy at law or in equity available to Buyer, its affiliates, subsidiaries, customers or users of the Deliverables. Buyer's inspection, approval, acceptance, use of, or payment for all or any part of the Deliverables shall in no way affect its warranty rights. Seller shall at its expense indemnify, defend and hold harmless, Buyer, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, customers and end users, from any and all loss, damages or liability (including, without limitation, reasonable legal fees and costs) arising out of or resulting in any way from any defect in the Deliverables, or from any act or omission of Seller, its agents, employees or permitted subcontractors in connection with the Deliverables. This indemnification shall be in addition to Seller's warranty obligations.

Inspection and Tests. All goods ordered hereunder will be subject to inspection and testing by Buyer to the extent practicable at all times and places, including the period of manufacture and in any event prior to acceptance. Such goods will be subject to final inspection and acceptance by Buyer during a reasonable timeframe following delivery to Buyer. It is expressly agreed that inspections and payments prior to delivery will not constitute final acceptance. If the goods delivered do not meet the specifications, fail or are disallowed or rejected by the manufacturer or otherwise do not conform to the requirements of the Purchase Order, Buyer shall have the right to reject such goods. Goods which have been delivered and rejected in whole or in part may, at Buyer's option, be returned to Seller or held for disposition at Seller's risk and expense. Buyer will have the right, but not the obligation to examine Seller's records for the purpose of determining compliance with the terms of the Purchase Order. Should a compliance review be performed, Buyer or its duly designated representatives will provide reasonable notice to Seller, and the records may be examined only during the normal business hours. Buyer will bear all costs of the audit. The right to audit shall expire 18 months after the expiration or termination of the Purchase Order.

Buyer's Property. Title to and right of immediate possession of any property, including without limitation, patterns, tools, jigs, dies, equipment or materials furnished or paid for by the Buyer shall remain in Buyer. No articles made therefrom shall be provided by Seller to any other party without Buyer's prior written consent. Seller shall keep adequate records of such property, which shall be made available to Buyer upon request, and shall store, protect, preserve, repair and maintain such property in accordance with sound industrial practice, all at Seller's expense. Unless otherwise agreed to by Buyer, Seller shall ensure Buyer's interest in such goods or assets against all risks of theft, loss or damage (including extended coverage). Copies of certificates of insurance evidencing this coverage will be furnished to Buyer on demand. In the event that Buyer's property becomes lost or damaged to any extent from any cause while in Seller's possession, Seller agrees to indemnify Buyer or replace such property, at Seller's expense, in accordance with Buyer's request. At the completion of the goods requested by Buyer in the Purchase Order for which Buyer's property was required, Seller shall request disposition instructions for all such property, or the remainder thereof, whether in its original form or semi-processed form. Seller agrees to make such property available to Buyer at Buyer's request, in the manner requested by Buyer including preparation, packing, and shipping as directed. Expenses for preparation for shipment will be for Seller's account, and shipment shall be made F.O.B. Buyer's facility.

Drawings and Specification Review. If, during the term of the Purchase Order, Buyer's representatives review drawings, specifications, or other data developed by Seller in connection with the Purchase Order and make suggestions or comments or approve such documents and data, such action is only an expression of opinion by Buyer and shall not serve to relieve Seller of any responsibility for the reliability, quality, rate of output, cost, delivery, performance or any other requirements of the Purchase Order.

Drawings and Data. Seller shall keep confidential all information, drawings, specifications, or data furnished by Buyer, or prepared by Seller specifically in connection with the performance of the Purchase Order, and shall not divulge or use such information, drawings, specifications or data for the benefit of any other party. Except as required for the efficient performance of the Purchase Order, Seller shall not make copies or permit copies to be made without the prior written consent of Buyer. Seller shall not use, either directly or indirectly, any such data or any information derived therefrom for any purpose other than to perform the Purchase Order without obtaining Buyer's written consent. Seller shall return all information, drawings, specifications, or data of Buyer upon termination of this agreement or Buyer's demand.

Use of Information. Seller agrees that all information heretofore or hereafter furnished or disclosed to Buyer by Seller in connection with the placing or filling of the Purchase Order is furnished or disclosed as a part of the consideration for the Purchase Order, that such information is not, unless otherwise agreed to by Buyer in writing, to be treated as confidential or proprietary and that Seller shall assert no claims by reason of the use or disclosure of such information by Buyer, its assigns or its customers.

Advertisements. Seller shall not in any manner advertise or publish the fact that it has furnished Buyer, or contracted to furnish Buyer, the goods or services herein mentioned without prior written consent of Buyer. Seller shall not disclose any details in connection with the Purchase Order to any party except as may be otherwise provided.

Tooling. Unless otherwise specified in the Purchase Order, all tooling and all other articles required for the performance hereof shall be furnished by Seller shall be maintained in good condition and replaced when necessary at Seller's expense, and if provided by Buyer, returned to Buyer upon demand

Termination. Buyer may terminate the performance of the work under the Purchase Order in whole at any time, or from time to time in part, by written notice to Seller. Upon receipt of such notice, Seller shall, unless the notice directs otherwise, immediately discontinue all work and the placing of all orders for materials, facilities, and supplies in connection with the performance of the Purchase Order and shall proceed to cancel all existing orders promptly and terminate all subcontracts insofar as such orders or subcontracts are chargeable to the Purchase Order. Upon the termination of work under the Purchase Order, full and complete settlement of all claims of Seller with respect to the terminated work shall be made as follows:

  • As compensation to Seller for such termination, unless such termination is the default of Seller, Buyer shall pay Seller the percentage of the total order price corresponding to the proportion of the amount of work completed on the date of termination to the total work to be done, that are not recoverable in the ordinary course of Seller's business, as Seller's full compensation for the work completed under the Purchase Order; and
  • Upon Buyer's payment to Seller in accordance with this paragraph, title to all equipment, materials, work-in-progress, finished products, plans, drawings, specifications, information, special tooling and other things for which Seller has paid such vest in Buyer.

Nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed to limit or affect any remedies, which Buyer may have as a result of default, by Seller.

Default - Cancellation. Buyer reserves the right, by written notice of default, to cancel the Purchase Order without liability to Buyer, in the event of the happening of any of the following: insolvency of Seller, the filing of a voluntary petition in bankruptcy by Seller, the filing of an involuntary petition to have Seller declared bankrupt, the appointment of a Receiver or Trustee for Seller, or the execution by Seller of an assignment for the benefit of creditors. If Seller fails to perform as specified herein, or if Seller breaches any of the terms hereof, Buyer reserves the right, without any liability to Buyer, upon giving Seller written notice, to (i) cancel the Purchase Order in whole or in part, by written notice to Seller and Seller shall be liable to Buyer for all damages, losses and liability incurred by Buyer directly or indirectly resulting from Seller's breach, or (ii) obtain the goods ordered herein from another source with any excess cost resulting therefrom chargeable to Seller, if such deficiencies are not remedied. The remedies herein provided shall be cumulative in addition to any other remedies provided at law or in equity.

Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for defaults or delays due to Acts of God or the public enemy, acts or demands of any Government or any Governmental agency, strikes, fires, floods, accidents, or other unforeseeable causes beyond its control and not due to its fault or negligence. Each party shall notify the other in writing of the cause of such delay within five (5) days after the beginning thereof.

Compliance with Laws

General: Seller shall comply fully with all applicable federal, state and local laws in the performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, all applicable employment, tax, export control and environmental legislation.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Software Deals is a government contractor and is subject to the requirements of Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Assistance Act. Pursuant to these requirements, the Equal Opportunity Clauses found in 41 Code of Federal Regulations sections 60-1.4(a) (1-7), 60-250.4(a-m) and 60-741.5 (a) (1-6) are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth at length and made a specific part of this Agreement. If applicable, Seller will comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulations: (i) 52.222-26 "Equal Opportunity," (ii) 52.222-35 "Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Veterans," (iii) 52.222-36 "Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers."

Customs: Upon Software Deals request, Seller will promptly provide Software Deals with a statement of origin for all Deliverables and United States Customs documentation for Deliverables wholly or partially manufactured outside of the United States.

Indemnification. Seller will defend, hold harmless and indemnify Buyer from and against any liability and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney and other professional fees and disbursements) arising from or in connection with any damages, injuries or third party claims or demands to recover for personal and business harm, trademark or advertising injury or infringement, death, or property damage caused by or arising out of any of the Deliverables (regardless of whether such claim or demand arises under tort, negligence, contract, warranty, strict liability or other legal theories), except to the extent such injury, damage or loss results from Buyer's negligent actions, alteration or misuse.

Insurance. If the Purchase Order contemplates the provision of services by Seller, Seller shall maintain and keep in force at its expense, the following insurance at limits reasonably requested by Buyer: Commercial General Liability (including products and contractual liability), Commercial Automobile, Worker's Compensation, and Professional Liability. Seller shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to Buyer to verify such coverage, which shall provide at least 30 days’ Notice of Cancellation to Buyer.

Intellectual Property Indemnification. Seller shall indemnify and save harmless Buyer, its successors, assigns, customers or users of its products, from and against all loss, liability and damage, cost and expense (including reasonable attorney fees), resulting from any claim that the manufacture, use, sale or resale of any Deliverables supplied under the Purchase Order infringe any patent or patent rights, trademark, copyright or other intellectual property right of a third party, and Seller shall when notified, defend any action or claim of such infringement at its own expense.

Assignment. Neither the Purchase Order nor any rights or obligations therein may be assigned by Seller nor may Seller delegate the performance of any of its duties hereunder without Buyer's prior written consent.

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction. The validity, interpretation, and performance of these terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without reference to conflict of laws principles. The parties agree that any action related to this Agreement shall be in the venue of the Federal District Court or the Superior Court for the State of Delaware, and the parties hereby irrevocably commit to the jurisdiction of these courts.

Attorneys' Fees. In the event there is any dispute concerning the terms of this agreement or the performance of any party, and any party retains counsel for the purpose of enforcing any of the provisions of this agreement or asserting the terms of this agreement in defense of any suit filed against said party, each party shall be solely responsible for its own costs and attorneys' fees incurred in connection with the dispute irrespective of whether or not a lawsuit is actually commenced or prosecuted to conclusion.

Invoices and Notices. All correspondence and invoices covering the Purchase Order must be addressed to Buyer's Purchasing Department at the address indicated on the Purchase Order. The parties agree that for any transactions subject to the Purchase Order, facsimile signatures shall be accepted as original signatures, orders may be transmitted electronically and any document created pursuant to the Purchase Order may be maintained in an electronic document storage and retrieval system, a copy of which shall be considered an original. Neither party shall raise any objection to the authenticity of the Purchase Order or any document created hereunder, based on the use of a facsimile signature, electronic order or the use of a copy retrieved from an electronic storage system.

Severability. In case any one or more provisions contained in the Purchase Order shall be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

Title. With the exception of software not specifically developed for Buyer under the Purchase Order, (i) all Deliverables shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Buyer, and where applicable, shall be considered "works made for hire" under the U.S. Copyright Act (Title 17, United States Code), and all intellectual property, proprietary and industrial rights associated with Deliverables shall be owned exclusively by Buyer; (ii) by the Purchase Order, Seller assigns to Buyer for no additional consideration all such rights to the Deliverables, including the right to any extensions and renewals of such rights; and (iii) if requested by Buyer, Seller shall, without additional consideration, sign a separate written assignment of such rights to Buyer or any other document necessary for Buyer to establish, maintain or enforce such rights in the Deliverables.

Hazardous Chemicals and Hazardous Materials. Prior to shipment or transfer of any hazardous chemical(s), as defined by regulations promulgated pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act ("OSHA"), Seller shall provide Buyer with a complete, up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheet and shall properly mark such hazardous chemical(s) with a label satisfying the requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.1200 et seq.). Any shipment or transfer by Seller of any hazardous material(s) (as defined by regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT") and Appendix A of Federal Standard number 313A), shall be conducted consistent with the requirements of DOT regulations promulgated at 40 CFR Part 171 et seq.

Relationship of Parties. The Seller and Buyer are independent contractors. Nothing in the Purchase Order shall be deemed to create a partnership, joint venture, franchise, employment, or agency relationship between the parties. Neither party shall have the power or authority to bind or obligate the other party.

Limitation of Liability. In no event shall Buyer be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential or punitive damages, even if Buyer knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages. The sale, agreement to sell or transfer of products or services to Software Deals constitutes your acknowledgment and agreement to the entire content of the terms and conditions outlined in this document.


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Propecia (Finasteride) is a well-known medicinal drug that prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. In other words, the use of this medicinal drug is considered for the treatment for male pattern hair loss on the anterior mild-scalp area as well as the vertex. Besides, it is manufactured by Merck & Co, and should only be used by men not anyone else.

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Here is a list of music supervisors in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. For a much more comprehensive list of music supervisors, film & TV music execs at the major studios, licensing execs, video game companies and other media, which includes the names of each company’s execs & staff (plus direct phone numbers and e-mail addresses), we highly recommend the Film & TV Music Guide, which is compiled by Music Business Registry.

Dancing Mice Productions
1234 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY, 14209
[email protected]

The Drop
Music supervisor Nick DeMatteo; based in Los Angeles.
[email protected]

Evolution Music Partners
Represents several, top music supervisors, based in Los Angeles.
1680 Vine St., Suite 500
Hollywood, CA 90028
[email protected]

Format Entertainment
Music supervisors Dave Jordan, Julia Michels,
Julianne Jordan, Anastasia Brown, Jojo Vlillanueva,
and Jennifer Ross. Based in Los Angeles

Fusion Music Supervision
Music supervisor Chris Mollere, based in Los Angeles.
[email protected]

G Sync Music

Go Big! Entertainment
8032 W. 3rd St., 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90048
[email protected]

Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency (GSA)
Represents music supervisors, composers, songwriters and producers.
411 W. Alameda Ave., Suite 509.
Burbank, CA 91505

Greenspan Kohan Management
The music firm of Anita Greenspan and Neil Kohan.
8760 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
[email protected]

Harvest Creative Services
1011 N. Washington.
Lansing, Michigan, 48906

HD Music Now
Music supervision & music licensing; based in California.
[email protected]

Hear It – Clear It Music Supervision
Music supervisor Dominique Preyer.
P.O. Box 29618
San Antonio, TX, 78229
[email protected]

Hit The Ground Running
Music supervision firm based in Los Angeles.
[email protected]

Hot House Music Ltd.
(c/o Abbey Road Studios)
3 Abbey Road.
London, NW8 9AY, UK
[email protected]

Houlihan Film Music
Music supervisors John Houlihan and Julie Houlihan. 3250 Dona Maria Drive.
Studio City, CA 91604
[email protected]

Inaudible Productions
Music supervisors Peter Afterman and Margaret Yen; based in Los Angeles.
[email protected]

Instinct Entetainment
Music supervision firm based in Toronto.
20 Maud Street, Suite 202
Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 2M5
[email protected]

J. Rowley Music Services
Music supervisor & composer John Rowley.
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Airbus and Nepalese operators mark 50,000 flight hours of the H125 in the Himalayan Kingdom

April 19, 2017 Photo(s): By Airbus Helicopters

Nepalese operators have reached a significant milestone with the Airbus Helicopters' H125 in the Himalayan Kingdom. Seven operators have collectively achieved 50,000 flying hours with an overall fleet of 15 H125.

This important milestone was celebrated in a ceremony held at Rotorcraft Asia which brought together senior Airbus Helicopters management from the region and a delegation of Nepalese operators. Each operator received a small token of appreciation from Philippe Monteux, Senior Vice President and Head of South East Asia & Pacific region.

"The H125 meets all our mission requirements. Its reliability and cost effectiveness enable us to achieve the most demanding flights in a really competitive environment. We look forward to enhancing our collaboration with Airbus Helicopters in the coming years," said Pavitra Karki, President of the Airlines Operators Association of Nepal.

"Nepal has put its trust in the H125 and we really treasure that. We are dedicated to working with our operators there and with the local civil aviation authority as a team to ensure the Nepalese market gets a world-class and safe helicopter service," said Philippe Monteux.

The seven operators - Nepalese Army, Shree Airlines, Simrik Air, Fishtail Air, Air Dynasty, Heli Everest, Mountain Helicopters, Altitude Air and Manang Air - are accumulating more than 15,000 hours on their fleet of Airbus Helicopters on an annual basis.

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Westport Country Playhouse will host a 2017 Season Kick-off Block Party, on Saturday, May 6, 4 to 7 p.m., offering a fun, party-like atmosphere with food trucks, activities, prizes, music, special ticket offers, and a look at the Playhouse’s “backstage experience.” Admission is free and open to the public.

“Come party with the Playhouse,” said Hope Ventricelli, Playhouse marketing assistant. “To celebrate the start of our 2017 Season, we’re throwing open the doors to the theater and offering lots of fun things to do, including self-guided tours.

Local food trucks, including Booth Bay Lobster Company, Skinny Pines Pizza, and Tipsy Cones, will be on site with their specialties available for purchase. Two Roads Brewery will offer beer samples. Music will be performed by The Funkees and Grawlix. The event will take place rain or shine.

Box office promotions will include 25% off all single tickets, subscriptions, and flex passes to the 2017 season’s five productions. The discounts will be available one-day-only, Saturday, May 6, 4 to 7 p.m., in-person purchases. Ticket discounts are not valid on previously purchased tickets and are subject to availability.

Westport Country Playhouse’s 2017 season, playing from May 30 through November 19, features five plays that cover a wide variety of theater worth talking about, from writers whose works are considered stage classics, as well as from contemporary voices.

Among the shows marking the Playhouse’s 86th year is “Lettice and Lovage,” a 1990 Tony Award nominee for Best Play, written by Peter Shaffer, author of “Amadeus.” The comedy tells of Miss Lettice Douffet, a tour guide for one of Britain’s stately homes, who creates outrageous, exaggerated stories to make the stuffy house’s historic past more fascinating. Playing May 30 through June 17, Mark Lamos will direct.

“Grounded,” winner of the 2016 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Solo Production and a Fringe First Award at the Edinburg Fringe Festival, is a contemporary drama, written by George Brant and directed by Liz Diamond. An ace fighter pilot, grounded by an unexpected pregnancy, is reassigned as a drone pilot in Las Vegas where the realities of war and suburban comfort collide. Short-listed for the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award, the play runs July 11 through July 29.

“Appropriate,” a 2014-15 Obie Award winner for Best New American Play, is a comic drama about family secrets, written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. When the Lafayette children gather to catalog their recently deceased father’s Arkansas estate, they discover a shameful legacy. Directed by David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director, the play runs August 15 through September 2.

“Sex with Strangers” is a look at a modern relationship in the digital age, written by Laura Eason and directed by Katherine M. Carter. When Ethan, a young sex blogger, turned bestselling author, meets Olivia, a reclusive, thirty-something novelist, dating turns dark as self-reinvention is just a click away. The play will be staged September 26 through October 14.

The 2017 season culminates with one of the greatest love stories ever told, “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare. The tale of two star-crossed teenagers, who fight to love each other in a violent world, will run October 31 through November 19, directed by Mark Lamos, who the New York Post said, “is among the finest Shakespearean directors in the world.”

All play titles, artists, and dates are subject to change.

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This is not an Evolution.  It’s a Lancer Ralliart.  The Ralliart version fills a marketing void in the Lancer segment, and I’ve always wondered what took them so long – considering Subaru has offered both the WRX and the WRX STi in various forms for a substantially longer timespan.  They are pretty awesome, contributing one more turbo, all-wheel-drive vehicle to the market while fueling the never-ending Subaru vs. Mitsubishi rally-bred saga.  I’m surprised these cars aren’t seen more often.

The Garden State’s Fernando Roxas Jr. is doing a great job at pulling the Ralliart Lancer out of obscurity with his super fresh white-on-white 2009 model.  He tell us he wanted to keep it clean and simple, true to the ‘OEM +’ aesthetic.  A JDP front lip is affixed to the front while an EVO 9 diffuser is custom fitted to the rear, accentuating the naturally aggressive lines of the Lancer.  Fernando enjoys the pristine look of the all-white color scheme; it’s clean like freshly bleached teeth – really awesome turbocharged teeth.

The already tough job of keeping a white car (and white wheels) clean is exacerbated by the low down stance, provided by a set of D2 RS coilovers.  Eighteen-inch MB Battles sit close to the fenders, fitted well with 225-treadwidth Falkens stretched over them.  Fitting these wheels onto the car actually prompted Fernando to discover a talent within himself — fender rolling.  After a bad experience with a shop, he purchased a roller of his own and finished the job personally.  He has become known for his fender-modification skills and has since performed several rolls for other enthusiasts in the area.

Despite the ‘clean and low street-cruiser’ personality of the car, this Lancer is no slouch.  With simple bolt-ons and a mild tune, it throws down 275whp to all four with 284 lb/ft of twist.  Personally, I haven’t heard much about these Ralliarts but I’m thoroughly impressed by its power-production capabilities from such minimal modifications.  Fernando isn’t done either, with plans for an upgraded turbo and a big-brake setup to keep it all under control.

You may have noticed the pink ribbon dangling from the rear-view mirror.  The small pink addition is the only real tangent from the all-white theme — but it’s not there for color-coordination.  It hangs there as a tribute to Roxas’ mother, who unfortunately passed away in October of 2008 after a 13-year battle with breast cancer.  Her favorite color?  White.  As you can see she was a true inspiration for Fernando, not only for his car but as a figure that has shaped his life and his character — as mothers often do.  In the wake of her passing, Roxas has created this clean and powerful Lancer with a little inspiration from Mom.  I’m sure she would be proud.


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Losing trees faster than they can be replaced, Minneapolis is looking to a simple but innovative device for help in restoring the urban canopy.

Seedlings encased in “tree tubes” will be planted this fall along Dean Parkway, as the city grapples with the loss of thousands of trees from June storms and invasive beetles known as emerald ash borer.

If the pilot project goes well, it could be replicated in other parts of the city.

The inexpensive plastic tubes, made by Eagan-based Plantra Inc., act as miniature greenhouses that shield young plants from wind, weeds and animals. Anchored in the ground with a fiberglass stake, they filter light through 1,084 vents and are designed to help trees grow straight and strong.

Currently, the 5,000 trees planted yearly by the Minneapolis park system tend to come from commercial nurseries and are often many feet tall and several years old by the time they’re planted into the city’s soil. That’s because it is often difficult to grow seedlings in an urban setting, where their development can be thwarted by the missteps of people and the trampling and gnawing of rabbits and woodchucks.

Working with researchers at the University of Minnesota, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board hopes the tubes can foster the growth of more and longer-lasting trees by nurturing seedlings as they mature in place.

Establishing trees when they are smaller and younger gives them a better chance of becoming resilient to stresses in their environment and living longer, according to Chad Giblin, a university horticultural scientist working on the project.

“So many tree-planting programs are about planting trees and people feeling good … but nobody says, ‘Well, how many survived?’ ” said Joe Lais, CEO of Plantra.

Lais developed the 4-foot tubes to ensure that they offer just the right amount of light and support after finding that previous versions gave the plants too much shade that caused them to end up weak and spindly.

The technology, already used on Minnesota highways, also has gained traction in St. Paul. University researchers and volunteers planted 40 oak seedlings in tubes in the city’s Newell Park in June, and they are expected to plant another 100 to 150 trees encased in tubes in the High Bridge Dog Park next month.

In Minneapolis, the trees purchased by the Park Board have trunks that are typically 1¾ inches in diameter and can be up to 12 feet tall.

Planting young trees is less expensive, but it can be more challenging, according to Ralph Sievert, the Park Board’s forestry director. They are vulnerable to getting hit by, say, a lawn mower in urban parks. Even in more natural parks, such as Theodore Wirth, seedlings can be “out-competed” by surrounding vegetation.

Giblin, a self-described tree geek, said the goal is to get more healthy trees in urban and community forests, “and tubes are presenting themselves as being one way that cash-strapped communities can have another option.

“We’re doing this project to see what are the challenges we’d see with using trees this small. If it turns out to be really good or really bad, we could make an informed decision,” Giblin said.

Cities nationwide are grappling with how to replace a dwindling supply of trees. The U.S. Forest Service found last year in a study of aerial photographs that urban areas are losing 4 million trees a year, while paved surfaces are expanding.

More widespread, comprehensive programs may be needed to stem that decline, researchers concluded.

The urban forest must constantly be renewed, just like the human population, said Don Willeke, a lawyer living on Dean Parkway who is working with Giblin on the project.

“I tell people, ‘While all children should be adopted, if you had your choice, would you adopt a 6-month-old, a 6-year-old or a 16-year-old? Which one would adapt better to your family?’ ” he said. “And it’s the same with trees — a tree that grows from a seedling in place, or at least a small tree in place, is going to adapt better to its new home.”


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Here are the top 20 broadcast TV shows for the week of Feb. 25-March 3 (Monday to Sunday), based on the number of viewers, according to data released Tuesday by the Nielsen Co.

NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS)

American Idol, Wed. (Fox)

60 Minutes (CBS)

American Idol, Thu. (Fox)

The Big Bang Theory (CBS)

Castle (ABC)

Golden Boy (CBS)

2 Broke Girls (CBS)

Criminal Minds (CBS)

Mike & Molly (CBS)

Modern Family (ABC)

The Bachelor (ABC)

The Mentalist (CBS)

Person of Interest (CBS)

The Good Wife (CBS)

Survivor: Caramoan (CBS)

Amazing Race 22 (CBS)

How I Met Your Mother (CBS)

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'Twilight' breaks to top spot

Here are Redbox's top 20 movie rentals in the Twin Cities for the previous seven days, according to data released Tuesday.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (DVD)

Flight (DVD)

Taken 2

End of Watch (DVD)

Silent Hill: Revelation

Here Comes the Boom

Hotel Transylvania

Seven Psychopaths

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Master

Alex Cross

Pitch Perfect

Fun Size

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (Blu-ray)

End of Watch (Blu-ray)

Flight (Blu-ray)


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A 26-year-old police officer from St. Louis, Missouri, was arrested and charged with domestic assault and resisting arrest after police say he reportedly harmed his boyfriend. The man, a three-year veteran of the police force, has been officially charged with two counts of domestic assault and one count of interfering with arrest. He was taken into custody on March 12 and released the next day. The man has now been suspended without pay.

Authorities report that the man choked his 25-year-old victim and struck his head against a wall in the bathroom. The physical altercation allegedly led to injuries to the victim's head, back and foot. The suspended officer left the home after the fight, at which point the victim called police. The victim was transported to local medical facilities for treatment; the head wound he received required stitches.

The suspect fled from police officers when they approached him at his home, and he initially refused to pull his car over when authorities finally caught up with him. He eventually surrendered.

Internal department investigators further say that the responding officers did not follow procedures when they arrived at the victim's home because they failed to complete a police report on the scene. Instead, a report was filled out when the victim came to the station two days after the incident.

Defense attorneys for the suspect say he was acting in self-defense. The charges are entirely unwarranted, according to the man's legal team, because he never struck the alleged victim. Rather, he contends that the victim fell and struck his head on the wall as he was chasing the defendant through the house. The defendant is not a violent individual, and he is a decorated police officer who would not engage in a domestic incident, according to his attorneys.

The defendant has not yet entered a plea in connection with the charges. He will consult with his attorney to examine his legal options in the case before entering a formal plea.

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A good dentist is like a great pair of shoes there isn’t a day that you don’t wear them that you don’t feel fantastic about yourself. So even after the heel has worn a little you still consider them your go to shoe. If you found a great dentist in Long beach ca even though he’s a hike for you to get to because you live in Los Angeles, it’s totally understandable why you do it. In LA people don’t even want to drive down the street to a nicer grocery store if there is a grocery store around the block.

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You have heard good things about this one long beach dentist but because he’s in Long Beach it’s just too far for you to take the drive to see him. He does have a franchise in Los Angeles but you aren’t sure you’ll get the same great care. Here’s the thing with franchises they can be hit or miss. If the dentist who started the franchise is very hands on then you can expect that the business as a whole is run well and has the same quality care as his office does.

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