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It's fashion revolution week! And this year’s main focus lies upon #WHOMADEMYFABRIC? So, a great opportunity to dive into this and focus on two new products for this blog post. It's all about the DUTCHESS products and answering that question, “who made my fabric?”.

WHO MADE MY FABRIC? In case of the DUTCHESS DRESS and DUTCHESS TOP the answer is: Enschede Textielstad! These products really are made 100% in The Netherlands? Well yes! How cool is that?! This also made me decide I wanted to tell you a bit more about their great work.

Enschede Textielstad is a sustainable weaving mill based in Enschede. Until the late 60's Enschede used to be quite important for textile production. Due to cheaper facilities abroad many factories closed over the years. Enschede Textielstad wants to bring back the local textile production and as far as I can say, they are doing a great job! They do not only make it accessible for small brands like mine, they also produce with a hart for the environment. They focus on garment and interior textiles and they use recycled yarns, local textiles or organic textiles. Or they combine those, like for the fabric I used for the DUTCHESS products. That fabric is a combination between organic cotton and recycled cotton. By local they do actually mean local. They only work with European yarn suppliers to make sure they keep the environmental impact as low as possible.

I really love the fact that the fabric come from the same country I live and work in. It makes it all a bit more special. This, however, is also the reason why the DUTCHESS DRESS is a bit pricier then the RE_MATCH DRESS from my last collection. They hardly vary in pattern, but they do in fabric. I really hope you love the fact that the entire pieces are made in The Netherlands as much as I do. No suspicious working conditions or any shady practices. Just the way it should be, sustainable, slow and transparent. I would love to work more with Enschede Textielstad in the near future. I mean they even provide the option to design your own fabric! I would love to do this sometime.

Back to the fact that it is Fashion Revolution Week. If you don't know what it is:

Click on the image if you want to visit their site and read all about it and get involved! Obviously every day is important to change the industry. Every time you buy a piece of clothing you make a decision. Do you turn a blind eye if you buy something new or are you really thinking about the consequences? Do you think about 'who made your clothes?' or where they come from? Or who made the fabric? I didn't always do this either, but now I think it is really important. The more transparent a brand is the better. If you buy your clothes here, you know that I made them! What I want to work on is to give you more intel about where the fabrics come from. I tell you all about the materials in the product description, but I myself want to know more about where they actually come from. Therefore I will definitely follow up on this subject. And for the DUTCHESS DRESS and the DUTCHESS TOP , now you know! They are both made out of the fabric I got from Enschede Textielstad. They are like all other products on this site made and designed by me for 100%. From start to finish.

Do you want to support me getting sustainable fabrics local? And are you looking for either a spring/summer proof dress or top? Shop the DUTCHESS products in my WIT SS2021 collection!

Links to check out: FashionRevolution

Enschede Textielstad Textile images by Bibi Engelbertink Fashion images by Veronique Dellebeke

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Ma'aden achieves strong financial performance in Q4 2020

Feb 04, 2021

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) (Symbol: 1211) (ISIN: SA123GA0ITH7), one of the fastest growing global mining companies and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East, today reported its financial results for the period ended 31st December 2020.

Ma’aden’s Chief Executive Officer, Mosaed Al Ohali, commented on the results: “During the year 2020 we witnessed a noticeable decline in the prices of our basic products, which affected the financial performance of the company in general, especially with regard to aluminum, which observed a decline in prices since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting from September 2020, there was a significant improvement in our financial performance, in line with the improvement of the market prices, supported by the diversity of Ma’aden's product portfolio which includes market cycle followers - phosphates, ammonia and aluminum - as well as gold, which is a counter-cycle commodity and seen to be an investor safe haven.

Al Ohali continued: “It is also important to stress our continued focus on enhancing operational efficiency, which contributed to the increase in production in the main products and thus sales in the second half of 2020. These factors combined to achieve net profits of USD$164 million by Q4 and strong cash flows enabling Ma’aden to continue fulfilling all its financial commitments and to continue investing in growth projects in the minerals and phosphate sectors".

We are optimistic about the market’s heading towards recovery, maximizing profits and returns on investment. At Ma’aden, we will continue with the support of the Saudi leadership, to develop the domestic minerals sector and create value from the Kingdom’s huge mineral resources estimated at more than USD$1.3 trillion. These resources will create many opportunities for growth and expansion in the local mining market, supported by the new mining investment law, which will raise investor confidence to invest in this market. Further, at a global level we are hopeful that availability of many Covid-19 vaccines will drive faster recovery of the global economy, increase demand and improve prices,” Al Ohali added.

Al Ohali concluded; “Currently, Ma'aden’s investments amount to nearly USD$2 billion in ongoing projects, including the Mansoura & Massarah gold mine, which is a big step towards achieving our goal of one million ounces of gold production annually and placing Ma’aden among the major global gold producers. We continue our strategy to increase our phosphate fertilizers, gold and basic minerals capacities while at the same time focusing on improving the performance of our existing plants and aspiring to play our part to achieve the goals of the Kingdom's 2030 vision, diversify sources of income, create jobs and transform the mining sector to be the third pillar of Saudi Arabian industry.

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Roland Announces AX Edge, Performance Synth Keytar
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Is the music world ready for a new type of keytar? Roland think so and have unveiled the AX Edge keytar to prove it. A powerful performance synthesizer you can wear on stage. Bring it on.

Roland have just announced their new synth/keytar, AX Edge. Here's the details we found about it from their website:

The AX-Edge builds on decades of refinement and learning from artists the world over about what makes the ultimate performance synthesizer. The AX-Edge has a sleek, modern design with a customizable look via interchangeable Edge Blades, 49 full-sized keys, and a sound set crafted specifically for keytarists. And throughout the AX-Edge, you’ll find thoughtful design features that give you the freedom and confidence to truly express yourself on stage.

AX EDGE Features

  • 49 full-sized keys with velocity and channel aftertouch
  • 4 parts + vocoder with mic Input
  • 320 programs and over 500 preset tones for keytarists
  • 79 types of part multi-effects and part EQ, 79 types of program multi-effects, chorus, reverb, master compressor, and master EQ
  • Tone Remain function switches sounds seamlessly without unnatural sound cutoff
  • Ribbon controller, modulation bar, and assignable controls for expressive performance
  • Up to 4 hours of battery-powered* operation; can also be powered via AC adaptor
  • *Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only.
  • Bluetooth MIDI and editor app for wireless sound customization
  • Weighs just 9 lb. 5 oz./4.2 kg (without batteries)
  • Available in black and white models with removable Edge Blade for custom look
  • One extra Edge Blade included to complement your AX-Edge model
  • Audio file playback via external USB memory
  • Master MIDI controller functionality for remote operation of sound modules, plug-ins, and more
  • Dual display system optimized for live performance
  • Optional ST-AX2 stand provides stable support when the instrument is not in use

It’s available in black or white, and each color has individual design elements that make it stand out, like the “none-more-black” keys and removable Edge Blades. The AX-Edge comes with an extra Edge Blade in the box (a silver Edge Blade for the black model and a gold Edge Blade for the white) and you can even create your own original designs. Create a look that complements your band’s style or swap out Edge Blades to keep things fresh.

close up of controls on Roland AX Edge

The onboard sounds are optimized for stage performance to produce sounds that cut through, even in a loud band. Dedicated buttons for favorite sounds give you instant access to edgy leads, big fat basses, and all manner of keyboard sounds perfect for the performing keytarist, whether it’s taking a solo or sharing the limelight with your bandmates. If you like to customize your sounds, you can connect to the AX-Edge editor app with Bluetooth MIDI and tweak your sounds wirelessly. Splits and layers let you take full advantage of the expansive, full-sized keyboard. And a wealth of stunning new effects, including a master compressor and EQ, give you polished, studio-quality tone in any venue. And thanks to the Tone Remain function, you can switch sounds seamlessly on stage without notes or effect tails being cut off prematurely.

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Chinese growth spirals into trade war vortex

China’s July data dump is out and there is no hiding the pain now. Industrial production hit the lowest level in living memory at 4.8%, retail sales retraced sharply to 7.6% and fixed asset investment slowed to 5.8%:

Under the bonnet, real estate sales continue to fall:

With developer land purchases signalling much worse ahead for starts at -29.4%:

However, as we’ve seen all year, starts keep coming anyway, still running all time records for August:

With total floor space under construction accelerating slightly to 9%:

But, steel output did slow to 85.7mt:

With cement still painting a gloomier picture for infrastructure:

Steel scrap is also pushing towards record scrap input:

There is nothing very good here for bulk commodity demand. China’s industrial economy is stalling. The offset of growth in empty apartments is slowing with leading indicators pointing much lower. Retail sales are grinding lower and are probably worse than reported.

China is headed for worse not better even as it pumps in ever more credit.

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“Princess Bling” Shimmering Oil

This super light weight and moisturizing oil was designed for our beauties who love a great glow on the skin without the heavy greasy feel. Packed with fine rose gold mineral specs that melt into the skin for a natural enriched glow. It’s transfer free formula makes this oil perfect for lighter colored clothing. Enhance your natural glow, without all the heavy glitters left behind. A true melting shimmer oil, keeping skin, skin.

size. 2oz | 60ml
life. 12 months

ingredients. aloe, baby oil, coconut oil, coco, essential oil, non toxic mineral

Directions: shake well before application. Store in room temperature and keep glass bottle away from high heat exposure.


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Meg Made May Week 1

Friday 5/2: floral archer with black jeans and boat shoes
Saturday 5/3: striped drape drape dress with jean shirt and boat shoes
Sunday 5/4: ikat shirt and bikini (both unblogged) with jean shorts, hat and green sandals
Monday 5/5: loose ruffled top with jean shorts and green sandals, second outfit: ikat dress (not blogged, not pictured) with belt and green sandals
Tuesday 5/6: striped fave top with black pants and black shoes, yellow necklace, black shoes

Thursday 5/1: red silk top with grey jeans and red shoes
Wednesday 5/7: camel pants with striped black and white sweater and black shoes
Thursday 5/8: work trousers with green and white striped shirt, grey sweater, and pink loafers
Friday 5/9: fave top with jeans and black shoes

Whew! Week 1 of Me Made May 2014 was a lot more vacation than work! Of course, this posed a special challenge - when you try to sew everyday clothes, you might not have those special occasion, warm-wear vacation clothes. Luckily for me, a lot of my recent makes, along with an old favorite, fit the bill just fine. I hope to blog about a piece made just for this trip - a bikini! - soon.

So far, wearing me-mades has been mostly natural, and not too stressful, even on vacation. I'm also noticing that a lot of my recent makes are getting a lot of use. We'll see how this changes as the month goes on.

  1. A nice collection of outfits, Meg! I especially like your striped Drape Drape dress and it's really nice with that casual jacket. Can you drop me an email? When I changed jobs, I lost your email address!

  2. Great collection! I've been having a lot of fun doing Me Made May this year. :)

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Madrid Valencia

Flights Madrid ValenciaBetween Air Nostrum and Iberia the route Madrid Valencia enjoys frequent connexions and direct flights taking less than an hour!

For additional information on the service levels and parculiarities of each airline check out the free guide to Spanish airlines.

Train Madrid ValenciaTrains between Madrid and Valencia run hourly between 0730 and 2230 with last departures in both directions for the journey at 2140.

The route is operated by both the Ave high speed train and the Alvia train from Madrids Atocha station with a complimentary thrice daily service on the cheaper, and slower, Regional train.

The regional train to Valencia from Madrid costs 22€ for a single and 35€ for a return and takes a gruelling 5 and a half hours!

Prices for train tickets from Madrid to Valencia on the Alaris are 43.50€ for a single and 60€ for a return although web specials available at Renfe can make this 26€ in each direction.

The rail route itself passes through the plain of Castilla La Mancha and Albacete before some spectacular views in the mountains as one pases into the Communitat Valenciana.

If you wish to use one of the High speed trains which will complete the journey in a staggering 90 minutes then be prepared to pay on average €60 in each direction althouigh promotional fares are available from just 32€.

Madrid to Valencia by bus15 daily bus services link Madrid and Valencia with hourly departures from 0730 until 2330. The Coach service is operated by the Auto Res group and the trip is completed in 4 hours.

Two levels of service exist depending on the departure time and as such the single price is either 23€ or 29€ and a return journey double that. Coaches depart Madrid to Valencia from the Estacion del sur de Madrid (Station layout) and reservations can be made online through the web portal Todobus, which is in English!

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12 Fun summer activities to do in Birmingham

While many folks will have their toes in the sand or boats in the lake this summer, there’s still plenty to do in the Magic City. Check out our list of 12 activities you can do in Birmingham. Good news: most of these activities are free so you won’t break the bank.

1. Take a picnic at Railroad Park

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2. Go to a Barons Game and enjoy a hot dog

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3. Take your dog for a walk at Red Mountain Park

Red Mountain Park
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4. Float down the Cahaba River

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 5. Watch a movie on the lawn

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 6. Take a FREE “Healthy on the Railroad” cooking class

Railroad Park Cooking Class
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 7. Enjoy the vendors and activities at the Market at Pepper Place

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8. Visit Oak Mountain State Park

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9. Take a Tour at the Golden Flake factory

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  10. Visit the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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11. Take a self-guided tour at Sloss Furnaces

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12. Go for a Zyp bike ride in the city

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Parc d'Antoni Santiburcio project Barcelona January 2018

A new true zone inside the city

The Sant Andreu district has a new green space that is presented as an alternative to the beach for the summer period.

Water, concrete and light

This is the combination used for the creation of this new space formed by water fountains located on the floor which, programmed in different powers, push the water upwards thus creating a game of heights. Integrated into the space are the Zen, different concrete benches that act as resting elements where parents can cure the youngest while having fun and interacting with the water.


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3 day rule gone (state, not fed)

Yesterday the SJC issued a change in Me. R. Civ.P. 1 eliminating the sentence that says the civil rules govern the procedure in the SJC when sitting as the Law Court.

The Advisory Note explains that before, there was confusion on the relationship between the Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure and Civil Procedure, and, specifically, M.R.Civ.P. 6(c).  Rule 6(c) gives you three extra response days if you are served by mail.  Me. R. App. P. 15 incorporates Rule 6(a) (on how to compute time (e.g. start the day after the act, exclude intermediate weekends if less than 7 days), but does not incorporate Rule 6(c).

So, in short, it's now clear that you do not get 3 extra days to file your appellee brief or reply brief (or a response to a motion, or to provide a counterdesignation of the Appendix etc.) before the SJC.  Justice Alexander had always said that Rule 6(c) didn't apply in his Maine Appellate Practice (p. 130); now it's officially without ambiguity.

Given the lack of e-filing, this could generate a problem if the other party puts its document on the slow boat to China when a response is due quickly – e.g. a counterdesignation is due 7 days (after "delivery," not service, see Me. R. Civ. P. 8(d)(1), so what does that mean?); reply briefs are due 14 days after the appellee brief.  I just had an AG send me something via U.S. priority mail from Augusta to Portland, and it took 5 days.

Usually I send the other side a pdf of my filing and ask them to do the same, which they usually do.

Don't get this confused with the rule in the First Circuit – there, you still get the extra three days, even if they email the document to you.  http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/ (F.R.A.P. 26(c)).


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A Master’s in Marketing and four years of experience in Public Relations at reputed global firms has helped her build some strong communication and interpersonal skills. She has always been passionate about art and one of the most exquisite expressions of art -makeup. She is inspired by the power of beauty! She believes good Makeup has the power to elevate. As a makeup artist her mission is to externalize the beauty that lies within people to make them feel their magical best.

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Not That Kind of Girl

I recently read the article Why I Left My Children by writer Rahna Reiko Rizzuto in Salon and it struck such a chord with me. Particularly these bits:
I never wanted to be a mother.
I was afraid of being swallowed up, of being exhausted, of opening my eyes one day, 20 (or 30!) years after they were born, and realizing I had lost myself and my life was over ... My problem was not with my children, but with how we think about motherhood. About how a male full-time caretaker is a "saint," and how a female full-time caretaker is a "mother." It is an equation we do not question; in fact we insist on it. And we punish the very idea that there are other ways to be a mother.
From the time I was old enough to understand where babies came from and astute enough to appreciate the dynamics of caring for a child, I knew it wasn't for me: the lack of sleep, the inability think of yourself first (or sometimes even think) and the observation that having a child is more than something people do, it's who they are (and I don't mean this in a nasty way - it seems like an inevitable part of the job description). I generally like kids and have a fondness for a few in particular - my friend Jackie's little boy Hartley is definitely on my list of very special little humans, my nephew Seth is the perfect balance of adorable, clever and mischievous, and the kids of other friends like Jaime and Kulsoom's gentle little ginger haired boy Joe. But for all this, I have never had a moment where I've thought that motherhood is something I want to do.

It's funny how people react to this news. When I was a kid and a teenager, generally people told me that I would change my mind when I grew up. The responses I tend to get now are a little bit more subtle: some people are surprised, some people are ambivalent, a very few totally get it, but there are still a surprising number of people who just don't believe me. Like this lack of desire to procreate is just a problem and we need to diagnose it properly to find a cure: is it my relationship or my job? Maybe I just don't feel financially secure enough to have kids? Or my favorite: when the time is right, I'll know and it will magically happen.

I don't know if men who don't want kids get this same kind of reaction from people, but I suspect not. Actually, I suspect men rarely even get asked the question because it is assumed that with or without children, they are living a complete life. But so many people still equate motherhood with the ultimate fulfillment a woman could possibly experience - our bodies were designed to have babies and how could we possibly go through life without wanting to be a part of this glorious miracle? If you are a woman who doesn't want kids, there must be something wrong with you. Don't believe me? Just scan some of the comments on the Salon article - a shocking number of them express thorough disgust with Rizzuto, despite that she is still actively involved in her kids lives, despite that if you believe the article, her kids are happy and well cared for, despite that she gave custody to her husband - a man who always wanted kids.

Here's a sample:

From the vitriol in some of these comments you would think that she beat them or starved them before handing them off to child abusing strangers. Nope: she went to Japan for six months before moving into a house down the block from where they live with their father, she sees them whenever they want and, it sounds like they have found a non-traditional family model that works for everyone. Would a man writing the same article get this kind of reaction about the audacity of his ego?

I am happy for my friends and family who choose to have kids, despite the fact that I may not relate entirely to the decision. And yes, there are things I'll probably miss in my life because of this choice, but there are also things I will gain: travel, freedom, the ability to put my relationship with my partner first, a greater likelihood of financial security, the ability to sleep in or stay up late, time to read and write, the ability to work when I want to work without feeling guilty ... And I refuse to accept that these things are of lesser value than the sacred calling to motherhood. I'm tired of it being implied.

So that's it world. This is my declaration to you: I do not intend to have babies and it is not because I am damaged or selfish or deluded or deranged. It is highly unlikely that I'm going to change my mind on this and believe me, I take every precaution I can to ensure it doesn't happen. And I am not sad, or lonely and I am not worried about how I'm going to feel about it when I'm 70 years old and this decision is not the result of some horrible trauma I suffered during my childhood. Please save the disproportionate pity, incredulity and sometimes outrage for someone who truly deserves it.

I think Rizzuto made a difficult decision, one that was probably more painful because of the inevitability of running up against the underlying assumption that all women should feel a calling towards motherhood - she expresses more guilt in the article about her lack of calling than her decision to give up custody of her kids. I feel sad that despite the apparent health and happiness of her children, she still feels like "a cold bitch" and that sentiment is reinforced by hundreds of hateful anonymous trolls who only underline that ladies, we actually haven't come as far in our quest for equality as we like to think we have. And to some degree, our freedom to choose is only acceptable if we are making choices within the boundaries of the socially ascribed limitations of our gender.

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Firms put more effort into recruiting graduates than Board directors

May 01 2005 by Nic Paton Print This Article

Employers often put more time and effort into recruiting graduates than their Board directors, a business school has warned.

John Gilkes, chairman of Roffey Park, told delegates at a recent conference that organisations needed to review their criteria for recruiting and appraising Board directors.

The conference was looking at the dynamics and effectiveness of British boardrooms, a key issue in the wake of the Higgs corporate governance reforms.

"Some organisations put more effort into recruiting graduates than Board members," said Gilkes.

"The challenge is to develop a cohesive team at the top that is strong enough to withstand any domination from any one powerful individual," he added.

To improve the effective of a Board, new members needed to have the ability to challenge, a "can do, will do" attitude, technical expertise and an affinity with the organisation's culture and values, recommended Gilkes.

New non-executive directors should be given a thorough induction, as well as extensive and ongoing training and coaching.

Organisations also needed to have appropriate, Board-specific performance management processes in place to evaluate Board performance, Gilkes suggested.

The conference highlighted the fact that Boards needed to foster a culture of open debate, using resistance as an opportunity to learn.

"Board members have a duty to challenge each other constructively," said Gilkes.

"Dissent on the Board is important, otherwise overassertive individuals can dominate the proceedings. This culture of openness at Board level can then be cascaded down, resulting in a more effective and productive organisation," he added.

In the search for an effective Board, the role of the chairman is pivotal, research by consultancy Board performance experts the Change Partnership found late last year.

It argued that the traditional image of company chairs as arrogant, ill-informed fat cats would have to change, and rapidly, if the health of UK plc was to be preserved.


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AN Eccles woman was named the UK's most outstanding childminder of the year after 16 years caring for the city's children.

Julie Brocklehurst could give Mary Poppins a run for her money after her success at the UK's Outstanding Childminder of the Year awards 2006.

Julie, of Burlington Road, was given the honour at a glittering awards ceremony in London's Soho Hotel.

The National Excellence in Play Awards recognises the people who make a difference to children's learning through play.

Julie was awarded £250 prize money to be spent on resources and £100 of gift vouchers from Fisher Price, after she pipped more than 100 childcarers from across the country to first place.

Julie said: "I am very honoured the parents nominated me. It's rewarding to know I've been recognised, and that the childminding profession is seen to be doing a good job. I really enjoyed the day, the ceremony was lovely and it was a fantastic experience.

"What makes a good childminder is partnership work with the parents and letting children achieve at their own rate by giving them opportunities and experiences. It's also important to keep up with personal training and to find new ways to make the work more exciting for the children."

Not only has Julie been awarded Outstanding Childminder of the Year, she also received an outstanding grade from Ofsted for her last inspection.

These grades are rarely awarded and there are only two childcare providers in the city who have such a high grade.

Julie, who works from home, has twice been chair of the Salford Child Minding Association. She was nominated by the parents of children she cares for.

A judge visited her at home to observe how she interacted with the children. This led to Julie being short listed and then interviewed by a panel of judges in London on the day of the ceremony.

Lead member for children's services Councillor John Warmisham said: "We are very proud of Julie, she is a dedicated professional and this award recognises her achievements in providing a quality service. We set high standards for childminders across the city and Julie is a great example to anyone wishing to pursue this rewarding career."

For more information on childminding careers ring Salford Children's Information Project (SCIP) on 0800 195 5565 or go to the SCIP website at:


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Reading Comprehension

Read 'All about Elephants' and answer the questions.  The comprehensions have 3 sets of reading and questions - pick the one which best challenges you.  Children will need help reading the text.

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Compare number sentences

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Make equal groups - sharing (recap)

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Facing challenge

In this lesson, the children will be learning about facing and overcoming challenges. Look at the pictures and answer the questions in your head or with someone in your house.

Activity: Think of 2 or 3 people you know who have overcome challenges.  They may be people that you know or celebrities.  Draw a picture and write about the challenges that these people have faced.  If you are able, send a picture of your work to your teacher.


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How To Get Graphic Design For Your Business

April 23, 2021
Danica Popovic

Whether you run a brick and mortar business, or operate completely online, you will need to have good graphic design. Here’s where and how to get it.

What is graphic design? And why is it important for your business?

Simply put, graphic design is the creation of any graphic asset that is used to communicate with your target audience or clients. And, as to why you need it… well the list is quite extensive. From a professional logo to the kind of typography you use on your website, graphic design can define how your brand looks and how people perceive it; it can help you boost sales or beat your competition.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on what you need to do to get quality design for your small business.

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Define your design needs

While there’s no doubt that you need graphic design, it’s not likely you will need every type of graphic design. Start by creating a list of everything you need to be designed.

It’s a good idea to split the list into projects you need to be done now and something you might require on a regular basis, or sometime in the future (e.g. rebranding).

This won’t just help you pick the right designer, but can also help you define a design strategy that fits your overall business plan. Here are some common types of design projects that many businesses require.

Logo design/brand identity

A logo for your brand is usually a lot more than just that. A logo will define your entire visual identity, and will subsequently impact every other piece of design made.

Sometimes (for example if you’re looking to redesign an existing logo), it won’t be the biggest design project to take on, and with proper guidance and a good design brief, you can even get a mid-level designer to do it right.

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But if you also need someone to create an entire brand identity, then bear in mind that this is a much longer and more complex task, that requires hiring a senior designer, several designers, or even a design agency to complete.

Advertising materials

In the day-to-day running of any small business, this is probably the graphic asset that is needed the most. Social media posts or things like thumbnails and banners, blog covers, display ads… these are usually easier to create, which is why many business owners make the mistake of attempting to do the design themselves, with the help of software like Canva.

While it can work in some cases, there’s a reason why business owners shouldn’t do their own design work. First of all, you’re wasting money. As a CEO, you have far more important tasks to do, like get clients, or build brand awareness, or network with potential partners or investors. Every minute you spend trying to figure out if something is centered on your social media post is money wasted.

Next, no matter how good you are for a layperson, the design quality is never going to be the same. You might not notice, and perhaps even your audience might not notice…at first. But using consistent design builds trust, creates brand recognition and prevents you from making common design mistakes that many non-designers make.

Web design

If you’re a millennial, or older, then you probably remember the days where you might stumble on a website that looks anything but professional. Well, in this digital age, things are a little different.

Everyone needs an online presence these days (and the coronavirus situation has made that even more obvious), which includes a professionally designed website.

The good news is thanks to numerous website and landing page builders, even complete design beginners can now create nice-looking websites for their business. Platforms like Wix and Shopify, Elementor and Squarespace all come with a set of nifty technical features that will ensure your website is SEO friendly and responsive.

However, bear in mind that if it’s important that your website has a fully customized look and feel (which is perhaps most important in businesses that operate fully online such as SaaS), you might need to hire a UX/UI designer and developer.

Although this type of design is often incorporated into some of the previously mentioned projects, illustrators need a very specific skillset and usually experience in creating different styles of illustration.

If you want to include an illustrated element in your logo or print materials such as brochures and flyers, don’t assume any designer can do it. Ask them about their previous experience and look into their portfolio to get a taste of what they can/can’t do.

If you need something simple and not necessarily custom, there are a few places where you can grab free illustrations (with crediting the designer of course), such as Freepik or Vecteezy. Also, be sure to check out our free illustration library, where we regularly add new illustrations in 5 different styles!

Write a design brief

Good communication is one of the essential skills for any graphic designer, but remember that when it comes to the actual design process, you have to make the first move.

Creating a good design brief doesn’t necessarily require a knowledge of design terminology, but it does require work and research. For example, you can’t expect your brand designer to come up with a brand identity that perfectly captures your values and speaks to your audience if you don’t take the time to explain your work and the industry to them.

Here are a few things you may want to include in your design brief:

  • Type and use for the project: for example, it’s business cards, do you need them for a certain event or conference, or do you want to use them regularly.
  • Deadlines and deliverables: you’ll have to agree with the designer on this.
  • Inspiration: provide similar designs you like or examples from the industry; a great designer will always follow up with more questions to understand your preference and style.
  • Existing brand assets (if you already have a brand guide in place, make sure your designer knows what design elements to use (colors, typography, etc.

What does a designer do (and what they don’t)

The scope of graphic design services is truly vast, but remember that different types of designers might not be able to take on every design project. Big graphic design companies (or agencies as they’re usually called) often take care of every aspect of a design project, including things like working on your marketing plan, copywriting and web development.

If you are looking for a service that does all of this for you, then be prepared to pay the big bucks to hire a design agency. Otherwise, make sure that any service agreement outlines the responsibilities of the designer, as well as your own.

For example, if the designer isn’t expected to proofread or edit your copy, it’s not fair to ask for additional (and free) revisions, if you’ve made a typo. Even the simplest changes sometimes require the revision of the complete design, so bear that in mind before you get into a dispute over something your designer wasn’t responsible for in the first place.

Hiring vs outsourcing

Finally, to understand how to get graphic design, you need to know where to get it. There are several different options to consider, but you must start by deciding whether you want to hire someone to work in your office, or whether you want to outsource.

Here’s a quick look at the pros and cons of each option.

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In-house designer

Hiring a designer in-house means getting someone who understands your brand, and can help you create a successful business with great design. If you find a designer with the right skills, who’s also a good personal fit, this option can be a truly great investment for your business.

However, depending on where your business is located, bear in mind that regular salaries can be quite the drain on your budget; for example, the median pay for graphic designers in the US is $53,380 annually. Moreover, if you don’t require design regularly, it might not be worth having someone employed full-time.

Design agency

Like we mentioned, design agencies usually take care of pretty much everything design-related, and they take on a chunk of marketing tasks as well.

Because of the heftier price that starts around a few, and goes up to a few hundred thousand dollars, design agencies are not really a viable solution for small businesses and startups. You might consider hiring one for big projects like brand design or website design, but if you want something for the long term, then some of the other outsourcing options are probably better.

There are tons of awesome freelance designers for hire (in fact, the Ibis World 2020 report suggests that around 90% of designers work freelance). So if you want a wealth of choice when it comes to experience levels, rates and skills, this is by far the option that offers the most.

Working with a freelancer means that you can usually find someone that fits your budget and needs perfectly, however, this option might prove to be time-consuming and expensive in the long run. If you need design on a regular basis and don’t want to hire someone full-time, then the best option is unlimited design service.

Unlimited design service

Unlimited graphic design services, like ManyPixels, allow you to request as many designs as you like, for the same flat rate every month.

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Essentially, they give you the flexibility of working with freelancers (different designers with different skill sets working on your requests), with the reliability of a design company (project managers oversee the work and make sure designers are delivering results). The rates of different unlimited design services vary but most commonly range from around $400 to $900.

Without any additional fees such as benefits for full-time employees, or commission charges paid on freelancing platforms, this type of service offers the most affordable design solution for the long term.

If you’d like to learn more about ManyPixels, be sure to check out our scope of service, some of our best works, or feel free to schedule a demo session for an opportunity to ask any questions and see how the service works!

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Having lived and studied in London and Berlin, I'm back in native Serbia, working remotely and writing short stories and plays in my free time. With previous experience in the nonprofit sector, I'm currently writing about the universal language of good graphic design. I make mix CDs and my playlists are almost exclusively 1960s.


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The music is called Ode to the Red Flag, which was composed in 1960s by a Chinese composer to praise the Communist Part of China for the achievement of winning Chinese Civil War and establishing the People's Republic of China.

I created the video, which used the tune of Ode to the Red Flag and video clips from movie The Hunger Games,  for explaining to a friend that the different audience might understand the same tune with different ways.

After I had done the job, I found the video was a proper ad for President Snow's The Hunger Games:lol:

What is the NOC of propagandist job? Maybe I should apply the job to get a better paycheck.:P

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RBI’s New Chief Likely to come under Immediate Pressure

Raghuram Rajan becomes India’s central bank chief this week and the well-respected economist is expected to come under immediate pressure to restore confidence in the country’s battered currency.

Rajan succeeds Duvvuri Subbarao as Reserve Bank of India Governor under bleak circumstances: the Indian rupee has shed over 25 percent of its value against the U.S. dollar in the space of three months, the economy is growing at its slowest rate since 2009 and inflation is high.

India, Asia’s third largest economy, is facing its worst predicament since 1990-1991 when a balance of payments crisis led to a sharp devaluation in the rupee, economists say.

Rajan officially becomes RBI Governor on Wednesday and will take charge operationally on Thursday.

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AUD/USD sits at Three Week High around 0.92 on China Rebound Signs

The Australian dollar rose to a three-week high after data yesterday showed China’s exports increased more than estimated, adding to signs the world’s second-largest economy is rebounding.

The Aussie gained versus all of its 16 major peers before data this week forecast to show inflation in China slowed while industrial production grew at the fastest pace since December. Tony Abbott led the Liberal-National coalition to victory in federal elections held Sept. 7, ending six years of rule by the Labor Party. Australia’s 10-year bond yields fell from a 17-month high.

“The Aussie lifted mainly because of the Chinese trade balance data,” said Joseph Capurso, a Sydney-based currency strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. (CBA) “If the Chinese data that come out today and tomorrow are better than we think, the Aussie will probably get another leg up.”

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TPP Countries Start New Meetings in Vietnam

Senior officials from 12 countries involved in the Pacific Rim free trade initiative began a fresh round of negotiations in Hanoi on Monday, aiming to clear a path for a broad agreement within this year.

But it is uncertain how much closer they can move over contentious issues, official sources say, as not a few issues remain to be resolved, while Japan and the United States — the biggest economies in the Trans-Pacific Partnership — have yet to secure a bilateral deal seen as key to advancing the broad negotiations.

The United States, which leads the TPP, is seeking to see a significant outcome in time for President Barack Obama’s Asia trip in November, when a summit meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum is scheduled for Beijing.

Critics doubt if the blueprint is achievable, however, given the U.S. midterm elections in November that would make it hard for Washington to make tricky political decisions over outstanding issues.
During the 10-day working-level meeting in the Vietnamese capital, the 12 TPP negotiating countries will focus on three difficult areas — intellectual property rights, the environment and reform of state-owned firms — while also engaging in bilateral talks on tariff-cutting issues, according to a Japanese government official.

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EURUSD steady around 1.2630, AUDUSD rallies to 0.8750, GBPUSD at 1.6215, USDJPY at 109.55, gold at 1209

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OECD Says Brexit Will Impair UK Corruption Fighting Efforts

Brexit could damage the UK’s efforts to tackle corruption and give multinationals leverage over the British government in bribery cases, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has warned.

Business pressure to weaken bribery laws and an inability by the government to focus on non-Brexit issues are both risks associated with leaving the European Union, according to a new report by the group.

While acknowledging the UK’s “solid progress” in pursuing recent bribery investigations, the report warned that the proportion of cases relative to the country’s importance in global finance was low.

“Efforts must be sustained to improve detection of foreign bribery and achieve stronger enforcement of its anti-bribery legislation,” it said.

The report praises the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) for recent successes in pursuing major corruption cases, including a multimillion-pound settlement with the engineering giant Rolls-Royce earlier this year.

However, several civil society groups told the report’s authors they were concerned that “Brexit could increase the risk of UK companies threatening to relocate and potential loss of UK jobs as a bargaining chip in negotiations with prosecutors over charges”.

via The Guardian

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Alfonso Esparza

Senior Currency Analyst at Market Pulse
Alfonso Esparza specializes in macro forex strategies for North American and major currency pairs. Upon joining OANDA in 2007, Alfonso Esparza established the MarketPulseFX blog and he has since written extensively about central banks and global economic and political trends. Alfonso has also worked as a professional currency trader focused on North America and emerging markets. He has been published by The MarketWatch, Reuters, the Wall Street Journal and The Globe and Mail, and he also appears regularly as a guest commentator on networks including Bloomberg and BNN. He holds a finance degree from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) and an MBA with a specialization on financial engineering and marketing from the University of Toronto.
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The Mark Usher Racing Club

I have been training racehorses for over thirty years and have been lucky to work in a sport that I love and am passionate about. The sport has changed significantly and I wanted to find new ways to enable more people to enjoy the fun and excitement of being involved in racehorses at an affordable price, as well as supporting my racing yard at Rowdown Stables and everyone in the team here.

It is for this reason that I am setting up The Mark Usher Racing Club which is an exciting opportunity for you to get involved without having the financial pressure of owning a race horse. For only £50 a month you can join the Club and start enjoying a host of benefits as well as supporting the yard.

Benefits to club members:

- Follow the Club horses at home and on the racecourse.

- A free owners badge each time the horse runs. Plus half price badges for family and friends.

- Organised days at the yard, a local stud and other related venues.

- Dedicated webpage which will be updated regularly to keep you informed of everything you want to know.

- Sponsor a race at a local racecourse. This will raise awareness for the Club and there are perks from the course including judging the best turned out.

To learn more about the Club and how to join please contact us on:

Phone: 01488 72598 or 07831873531 – Club launch date 01/05/2016

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The Club horses.

At any one time The Mark Usher Racing Club may have an interest in several horses in training.

There are currently 5 horses running for The Mark Usher Racing Club.

Miracle of Medinah

2011   Chesnut   Gelding
by Milk It Mick  ex  Smart Ass  ( Shinko Forest (Ire) )

As most people who have followed racing for a while know there are lots of highs and lows and if there was ever a single example of this it has to be Miracle Of Medinah who Mark bought for just £3000 from Doncaster in the Autumn of 2012; at £3k you cannot expect too much from his pedigree.

As soon as he began to get into any kind of work it quickly became obvious he was talented. After a couple of quietly progressive outings he won a Lingfield Maiden decisively on his third start. He progressed over the Summer of 2013 with the profile of a class person winning a Conditions race at Salisbury, the Listed Rose Bowl at Newbury and finally ended a splendid season by decisively winning the Group Three Somerville Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket.

He had entered the betting for the 2014 2000 Guineas and the Yard looked to prepare him for the first Classic by running him in one of the traditional prep races, the seven-furlong Free Handicap at Newmarket’s Craven Meeting in April. His two-year-old form gave him a good chance but, whilst the ground might not have been quite ideal and the high class eventual winner, Shifting Power, went on to finish 4th in the Newmarket Guineas and 2nd in the Irish Guineas, he ran only a modest race. You can put a line through one bad run but confidence that he would stay the Rowley mile was dented so the plan to run in the Guineas was shelved.

Mark kept him to 7 furlongs but two more poor runs and the emergence of a bleeding problem left the Yard and his people somewhat deflated. At home the ability seemed as good as ever and the seven furlongs of the Jersey Stakes seemed the right race for him to show his quality on the track again; he didn’t actually run badly but did not make too much of an impact on what was inevitably a high class field; and the hard truth emerged that he was not the horse he was from the previous year. He might have got back on track at Chester in the July of his three year old year when he was an excellent second in a Listed race but from then on his performances over the following sixteen months were affected, some times to a considerable degree and sometimes to a lesser extent, by him bleeding.

His patient Owners gave him a long break and the decision was taken to train him as a five year old;he has performed, for the greater part, creditably over the Summer of 2016 starting the season with a serious performance to finish close up in one of the most competitive of handicaps, the Victoria Cup at Ascot. There have been one or two inconsistent performances since but on the whole he has performed with credit off marks in the 90s in high class handicaps;the performances being witnessed by the failure of the Handicapper to take out much of the lead in his weight cloth.

He was gelded over the Winter of 2016 Winter and his patient Owners had a lot of fun with him particularly when he finished close up in a second run in the Victoria Cup and ran similarly in the Silver Bunbury Cup before gaining a much deserved success in a valuable six and a half furlong Conditions Stake on the fibresand at Deauville.

He made his 2018 seasonal reappearance in a competitive six furlong Handicap at Ascot during the second week of May and produced a a fine performance to finish third, which you can see here; he replicated that performance two months later in a similarly good class and competitive handicap.

Switched over to our Racing Club he ran five times in 2019 finishing an excellent second in his first run at Newbury and then running consistently in four subsequence starts; the handicapper has been slow to give him much of a chance but he is now down to 84 and he will certainly give our Racing Club some fun days off such a competitive mark; and all we need now is the resumption.

Miracle of Medinah 's racing form, courtesy Racing Post

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Forecourt Advertising

Whether you have a car forecourt, or a service station, it is important to draw attention to your products and services from a distance.

For car forecourts, being visible from a distance is crucial, so that prospective customers can identify your location in good time and make the decision to stop at your premises.  And once they are there, having great outdoor signage can help you promote your motor vehicles before the customer even meets a salesperson.

We have an extensive range of outdoor advertising flags, suitable for pavements and on the forecourt (using our handy drive on flag foot).  We also produce an extensive range of outdoor vinyl banners, information points and handy window vinyl’s for use on a car forecourt – all of which will help promote your offering.

And if that isn’t enough for you, why not contact our friendly sales team to discuss your specific requirements – we would love to help make your forecourt as vibrant and successful as possible.

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How to eliminate written mistakes

Whatever you’re promoting and however you’re doing it, whether it’s with an indoor our outdoor display, you want to be absolutely sure that there are no mistakes in regards to your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Tips to eliminate spelling mistakes

Your display will likely be one of the first things to be seen and its content might well be the first point of communication between you and your customers.

Imagine then, the effect a mistake or two could have.

A misplaced apostrophe could ruin the impact of your promotional campaign, and the confusion between ‘they’re’ and ‘their’ could equally have a damning effect.

It’s mistakes like these that can turn potential customers away and sow a seed of doubt into the minds of those who have been with you from the beginning. It sounds drastic but, the smallest of mistakes could affect your bottom line.

So whether you’ve had the unfortunate experience of a misspelt word or rogue punctuation mark, or you’re simply interested to know what we recommend, this short list provides 7 simple tips to help you eliminate spelling, punctuation and grammatical mistakes on your next display…

Take short breaks

Now that you’ve finally finished writing your copy, take a break. Don’t jump straight into editing-mode. Give your eyes and mind a rest!

Short breaks are a great way to help you see things through fresher eyes.

Check your spelling

‘It’s’ doesn’t have to be ‘its’, and double check that the ‘complimentary’ ticket you’re advertising for your event isn’t in fact ‘complementary’.

We’d recommend first checking your copy for spelling mistakes as these are often the easiest to find and correct.

Don’t forget punctuation

You don’t want your question to resemble a statement because of a forgotten question mark, and you certainly wouldn’t want a misplaced full stop to raise any eyebrows.

Don’t let punctuation mistakes be the reason why your message isn’t received as intended.

Check your grammar

Grammatical mistakes can be harder to check for so we recommend doing this at the end.

Read and re-read your copy aloud to make sure that it flows well, there’s no unintentional repetition, and that your message is saying exactly what you want it to.

Enlist help

If you’re not completely confident in checking your own work for spelling, punctuation or grammar, then enlist the help of somebody who is.

Always bring in a fresh pair of eyes

Even if you’ve checked your copy five times over and there are no mistakes to be found, it’s good practice to bring a fresh pair of eyes on board. You never know, they might find something…

Read it aloud and check… again!

This final check serves as more of a confirmation that your copy is ready. It’s also, like the above point, good practice. And while the chances of finding a mistake at this stage will likely be slim, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

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Buy-to-let landlords undeterred by Brexit and tax changes

Buy-to-let landlords undeterred by Brexit and tax changes

Having long provided mega double-digit returns for investors, investment in buy-to-let shows very few signs of slowing, despite the increase in stamp duty, concerns that the housing market will slow following the outcome of the EU referendum and the fact that mortgage tax relief is set to be phased out from next year, according to a new survey.

Having outperformed all major asset classes in recent years, with total annual returns from buy-to-let property hitting 12% in 2015 or £21,988 in absolute terms, four out of five landlords plan to carry on investing in buy-to-let properties, the second annual Landlord Voice survey conducted by Simple Landlords Insurance has revealed.

Only 9% of buy-to-let landlords surveyed said that the Brexit vote meant they would postpone expanding their portfolio, while 3% said they were likely to invest even more, the same proportion who said they planned to sell a property.

Most buy-to-let investors do not plan to alter their investment strategy in the wake of the government's plans to cut tax relief on buy-to-let mortgage payments, with 70% of those polled insisting that the reduction of tax relief on buy-to-let mortgage payments would not affect their plans, and 4% said they were planning to invest more as a result of the changes.

A further 12% said the changes meant they planned to wait before adding new properties to their portfolio, while 8% said they would now sell one or more properties.

With many landlords likely to face the prospect of having their profits unjustly wiped out, 20% of landlords surveyed said that they will have no option but to recoup their losses through higher rents, with tenants paying the price of the government's tax-grab.

Just 1% of landlords said they would reduce rent, with the remaining 79% planning to keep rent at the same level in the next 12 months.

Government legislation, tax changes and tenancy void periods are among the top concerns for landlords.

Jenny Mayes from Simple Landlords Insurance said: "While some landlords are adopting a cautious wait and see approach and slowing down their investment, others see opportunity in the changes and the vast majority want to keep or grow their property investment.

"Landlords are reacting in different ways to political changes, but one thing they have in common is that most are refusing to let negativity deter them. With many, reevaluating their objectives, changing their strategy, moving to limited company ownership or focusing on capital appreciation they are ultimately continuing to invest."

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Friday, January 13, 2017

Friday's Mad Mad World

Greetings, Watchers!  Here's another edition of "I can't believe what I'm reading!"  put on by yours truly, who can't believe it either. I bet most of you have never heard some of the news below. Why? They simply don't report most of this stuff. You have to go looking for it. My theory is they want to keep the masses calm and compliant, keep them eating twinkies and watching the immoral filth they put on TV. Ignorance is bliss, right?

Anyway, you can tell I'm in a mood today. Maybe it's the endless days of rain we've had here in CA. This Florida girl needs her sun!

If you're wondering what I'm writing and when my next book will come out, I hope to give you an update by the end of the month. And maybe even a cover! We shall see. Anyway, may God richly bless you and give you His peace that passes all understanding!

Christian church in D.C. hires Lesbian married couple to lead the flock

Wars Rumors of Wars

Israeli satellites spot launchers for Russian nuclear-capable missiles in Syria
North Korea can test ICBM at any time
Pakistan fired it's first submarine nuclear missile
U.S. Navy fires warning shots at Iranian vessels
Taiwan scrambles jets as China air craft carrier enters the Taiwan Strait
U.S. Army moves 2500 tanks, trucks and military vehicles into Europe

100 year flood hits Denmark
Hailstones the size of tennis balls hit Argentina, killing animals and injuring people
Finland sets cold record at -41.7
Major storms hit east and west coasts
Heavy snowfall paralyzes Istanbul
Fears of Middle East Big Quake after quake strikes fault line in Iran
6.4 Quake near Solomon Islands

70 Nations gather in Paris to condemn Israel. Prophetic implications
If Trump moves US embassy to Jerusalem, Kerry and Abbas warn of explosive violence
Police in Israel preparing for Messiah's arrival

Maybelline hires male cover model for it's makeup products
New Texas Bathroom Bill may spark uproar
Transgender police come out of the closet
British man who was born a woman is now pregnant
Catholic hospital sued for refusing to remove a transgender man's uterus
Love Connection show to now include same-sex couples

Christian persecution

Christians in Nepal jailed on charges of witchcraft
The US has finally made the list of Christian-persecuting nations
Singer Kim Burrell faces intense persecution after calling homosexuality perverted
Virginia governor says if your anti-LGBTQ, you will not get a state contract
Missouri School district says NO to Middle School Bible Studies

Shooting at Fort Lauderdale Airport leaves 5 dead, several injured
Truck slams into group of Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem, killing four
Jewish centers across the US evacuated due to bomb threats
Activists plan to make Trump's inauguration the biggest riot in history

UFO/Alien Deception

Chilean navy releases classified footage of UFO

Signs in the sky

White House warns that a cataclysmic strike by a meteor is possible
Two monster black holes discovered in nearby galaxy
Two large meteors caught on camera in Russia
Loud vibrating booms increase in 2017
A new bright star could appear in 2022
Jumbo asteroid has close shave with earth

The Light Grows!!

Tennessee woman gives glory to God on her 100th Brithday (Watch the video, it will make your Day!)
Scores of Muslims converting to Christ!
Our daughter's heart stopped. Then Jesus walked in (This put me in tears. Must watch!)

Have a great weekend, everyone!

  1. Amongst all the bad and troubling news, the two videos at the end were great! What a reassurance to know that no matter what God is in control and nothing is impossible with Him! Thanks for sharing.

    1. I know, weren't they both great? Thanks for coming by.

  2. Thank you for posting all the unbelievably things going on in the world. It makes one wonder of all the things and I know it gives me the tools and knowledge of what to pray for. But the video of that little baby whose heart had stopped and the faith of the young parents was so meaningful and how they just belived and knew their God was with them all. I think that really touched me as back on August 23rd when my heart stopped in the ER and about 8-10 people came running in the triage where I was wired up and the bells and whistles were ringing and then they stopped. All the nurses and Dr's looked confused and one said --look she corrected herself! No I didn't. God did. I was asked later how I felt in those 14 seconds when my heart stopped and as I thought about it --I answered -- I felt complete peace.
    So that video was beautiful and meaningful to me.
    I appreciate all your work of printing these lists and they do open up a door to -- what is written in the Word Of God. We or I -need to be deep in Gods word, deep in prayer and to be open to what God would have me do and be. I pray that my salt is salty and my light is lit and that I will be the Woman of Christ that He will have me be.

    Thank you my Sister in Christ and keep being who God wants you to be.

    1. Wow, Elsie, how terrifying about your heart. I think you mentioned the incident before. So Amazing what God did!! And the peace you felt. I cried watching that baby video, but I was so impressed with that couple's undying faith. What a witness. Yes, we need to be in constant prayer of how God can use us to save the lost. Blessings to you!!

  3. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date, MaryLu!!

    Love, hugs, and prayers!!


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Friday, January 12, 2018

Friday's Mad Mad World!

Greetings precious children of the Most High!  Here we are again at the end of another week, and here is another batch of only some of the prophetic news happenings around the world.

Of note
  • Facebook seems to be growing in power and hence dictating to people what they can and cannot say. Beware of these powerful, rich companies like FB, Google, Twitter.... restricting your rights and trying to silence people of Faith.
  • Is the earth groaning or what? FREEZING temps and lots of volcanoes and earthquakes!
Buckle up, 2018 seems like it's going to be a crazy year. Buckle up and keep looking up!

A new generation of Satanists on the rise
Burning Man announces new centerpiece - temple of the Greek Goddess

Sodom and Gomorrah

4 reasons to worry about transgender activism
Washington State allows third gender option on birth certificates. Insanity
Transgender movement targets kids with drag club for children
Planned Parenthood now offering sex changes

Wars and Rumors of Wars

By 2040 Muslims will outnumber Jews in the US
Do not criticize Islam or else
US jets intercept Russian fighters near Baltics
CDC briefing to be about preparation for nuclear war
US Deploys 3 B-2 Stealth bombers to Guam in message to N. Korea

Big Brother/Global Government

Russia and China gold standard means the end of US dollar dominance
New push for EU superstate
Facebook Recognition AI will use your biometrics against you
Is AI the mark of the beast?

Gideons can no longer offer Free Bibles at Kansas Elementary School
Facebook shut down pastor's page for hate speech
Former teacher has certificates suspended for speaking out against homosexuality on FB
Chinese Christians under extreme pressure
Chinese authorities set to detonate bombs to destroy churches

The earth is groaning!

Freak Snow storm in the Sahara Desert!
Snow Armageddon in Spain and Italy
2017 the most Costly disaster year on record
Wind chill at Mt. Washington -90 degrees. BRRR
Killer flu epidemic
Strong quakes hit San Francisco and Mt. St. Helens and more expected
Iran hit with yet another quake. This one a 5.1
Indiana flu deaths triple in one week
Severe flu brings medicine shortages, packed ERs, and rising death toll in CA
CA earthquake rattled 9.8 million people
Outbreaks of Hepatitus at 6 Detroit restaurants
7.8 Earthquake strikes Honduras
Earth's volcanoes are waking up!
California flooding death toll near 17, 100 homes destroyed
100's of boiled rats fall from the sky in Australian heat wave

Ancient Biblical Jerusalem remained hidden until this recent find
Students face fine for waving Israeli flag at Pro-palestinian rally

Good News!

400 year old Bible survived War, Fire, and even being used as Toilet Paper!
Sick of Facebook trying to silence Christians? Join Social Cross, Similar to FB but for Believers!  I joined!

Have a blessed and joyful weekend!

  1. Thank you, again for keeping us updated on world events and Christians ate being effected by the events.
    We can always count on you for the truth.

    1. Thanks Evelyn... I just pass on info I find from reliable sources. Blessings!

  2. Dear MaryLu, The list keeps getting longer and more bizarre each week. I had not heard of the snow storm in the Saharrah Desert! But then I haven't heard of half of what you have listed for us! It just keeps getting worse. We have a choice on what we see, read and believe-- but our young impressional children are being led to believe in the falsehood of eviliness . Who gave them -- the new generation of sodom and Gomorrah - the right to corrupt our young children's mind with filth. Please excuse my outrage-- our pure children - oh God keep them safe and pure. I believe you are right--the year 2018 is going to be a year of years. Not only should we look up-- but read God's word, pray , keep His word memorized and close to our heart. Be open with God's word to those who don't know Him and be the salt and the light to those around you!, I pray for the missing people in California and to be with all that have lost their homes. I pray that the eyes of the hearts of those around us will once again seek you Jesus. I pray that those who call you Savior-- will be that light for those who need you.
    I pray God for all those everywhere who call you Father-- will be kept from harm and persecution in their country and this I pray in your Name above all Names, Jesus Christ!

    1. Elsie, like you, I become enraged at what they are doing to our precious young. Indoctrinating them into immorality. It's scary. I agree with all your admonitions and add my Amen to them!

  3. With respect to the archeological finds in Jerusalem, I suspect that the Ark of the Covenant will be produced and that this may be the catalyst for starting Temple services and sacrifices again. I have a friend who introduced me to the Book of 2nd Baruch aka "The Apocalypse of Baruch" wherein the Temple treasures and Ark were concealed until the End Time just before or at Daniel's 70th Week. It's an interesting read for sure. My head was spinning. Thanks for the update. We are so close!

    1. Thanks, Look Up! Finding the Ark would certainly cause a lot of excitement. I could see it leading to the temple being rebuilt!


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CREW Call for Proposals

Please visit this page for details of CREW Call for Proposals

CREW is a Scottish Government funded partnership between the James Hutton Institute and Scottish HEI's, established to deliver accessible research and expert opinion to support Scottish Government and its delivery partners in the development and implementation of water policy in Scotland. We are pleased to announce a call for proposals. Applications are invited from Scottish HEI's and National Research Organisations to collaborate with CREW in the delivery of the following projects. Only HEIs and NROs are invited to bid for projects, and any consultants/SMEs interested in being sub-consultants to a particular project should liaise directly with an HEI.

Project TitleThe impact of flicker or pulsating shadow effect, caused by wind turbines, on Atlantic salmon (click title to download further details)

Project code: CD2020/8

Date of Publication: Monday 26th April 2021

Deadline for questions/feedback: 17:00 on Monday 10th May 2021

Deadline for submission (full tender)12:00 on Friday 14th May 2021

Apply using the generic application form below.

CREW would also like to inform you of an upcoming call which will be advertised by MASTS in due course.

CRW2019/9 - The effect of sea kelp/sea grass and shellfish reefs on flood risk in Scotland

Research questions (preliminary, please note these may change).

Please note that it is expected that this project will focus more strongly on sea kelp/sea grass but should cover both sea kelp and shellfish.

  • What is the historic and current distribution of native oyster and blue mussel reefs in Scotland?
  • What is the historic and current distribution of sea kelp and sea grass beds in Scotland?
  • What plans currently exist and what are the costs for restoration of these features in Scotland?
  • What does the literature suggest regarding their role in flood and coastal erosion mitigation and potential benefits – and how could it be applied to the Scottish context?
  • If it is found that they provide some benefit in preventing or reducing flood and coastal erosion risk, which areas/locations in Scotland could be targeted to reduce this risk, and/or are there sites where existing features could be protected or restored to reduce risk?
  • Can we make recommendations about how to design them for flood and coastal erosion management? In particular, regarding location, size, density, closeness to the coast, etc. and how these could be modified for the purpose of flood management?

Relevant documentation:

All feedback and queries related to these calls should be directed by email to Dr Emma Defew before the stated deadline. All non-confidential queries and answers will be published on this website.

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Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

The chromogenic factor IX assay is performed on the Instrumentation Laboratory ACL TOP 700 using the Rossix ROX Factor IX kit. In this 2-stage assay, patient plasma is diluted and combined with reagents containing factors VIII, X, V, XIa, and II, fibrin inhibitor, calcium chloride, and phospholipids. The factor IX in the patient's plasma is activated to IXa, which then aids in the activation of factor X to factor Xa. After a specified incubation period, chromogenic substrate is added at which time, the factor Xa, present from the previous step, hydrolyzes the substrate into peptide and pNA. The color produced by the release of pNA is measured photometrically at 405 nm and is proportional to the factor IX in the sample.(Package insert: ROX FACTOR IX kit. Rossix AB, Molndal, Sweden, Rev 04/2014)

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1 day

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7 days

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Quantitative analysis of the amino acids cystine, lysine, arginine, and ornithine is performed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) by labeling amino acids present in urine with aTRAQ Reagent 121. Samples are dried and reconstituted with aTRAQ Reagent 113-labeled Standard Mix. Amino acids are separated and detected by LC-MS/MS. The concentrations of amino acids are established by comparison of their ion intensity (121-labeled amino acids) to that of their respective internal standards (113-labeled amino acids). Chromatography is performed using a C18 (150 x 4.6 mm) column and total analysis time is 18 minutes.(Lacey JM, Casetta B, Daniels SB, et al: Quantitation in Plasma, Urine and CSF by iTRAQ Reagent Amino Acid Analysis Kit and MS-MS. J Am Soc Mass Spec 2008;19[5]:S97)

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Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.

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Sheriff Golden Honors Graduates of Citizen’s Police Academy

Freehold: Sheriff Shaun Golden commended the 31 graduates of the 17th Annual Citizen’s Police Academy on October 29, during a ceremony at the Monmouth County Police Academy, in Freehold. Citizen’s Police Academy strives to build cooperation and understanding between law enforcement and the residents they serve through classroom discussion, guest speakers, tours of law enforcement facilities and group interaction.

“This fine group of graduates should be commended for their desire to serve their communities,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “I thank each one of them for dedicating their time to learn about the responsibilities of law enforcement and how we work together to keep our communities, county and country safe.”

Those selected for the six week program were presented with an overview of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Division, the 9-1-1 Communications Center, the Office of Emergency Management and the Monmouth County Correctional Institution. The graduates became certified in basic first aid and were provided with presentations on Superstorm Sandy, homeland security and forensic science. One of the highlights of the training was a tour of the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

In addition, graduates were also presented with the opportunity to volunteer in the sheriff’s office VISCOMP program, (Volunteers In Sheriff’s Community Programs). Citizen’s Police Academy is a pre-requisite to become a VISCOMP volunteer.

Sheriff Shaun Golden with Citizen’s Police Academy graduates

“The time dedicated by our VISCOMP volunteers has exceeded 2,900 hours. Those volunteer efforts have enabled us to maintain many community safety programs in Monmouth County,” said Sheriff Golden. “I thank all of our volunteers and welcome the new ones who have made this commitment.”

Citizen Police Academy Graduates: Michelle Francine Hance-Allentown, Gertrude Syphax-Asbury Park, Wilbur C. Bishof-Atlantic Highlands, Anita Dedalis-Colts Neck, Emory A. Dedalis-Colts Neck, Richelle L. Garvey-Hazlet, Brendan Michael Porfido-Holmdel, Brandon S. Allentoff-Howell, Mark Waldhelm-Howell, Edward Walter Werthwein-Howell,Christian Café Almazan-Long Branch, Leon Galler-Manalapan, Brian P. Murray-Manalapan, Matthew W. Niebling-Manalapan, Sarah Jessica Schoengood-Manalapan, Barbara M. Pfeifer-Manasquan, Herman F. Pfeifer-Manasquan, Lynn DeRocco-Manalapan, Harold Wiener-Marlboro, Sherry Marie Irish-Matawan, Gregory Wood Irish-Matawan, Raj Dixit-Morganville, Peggy A. Renkel-Morganville, Nicole Renkel-Morganville, Patricia Noriega-Neptune, Ralph Noriega-Neptune, Rachel E. LeMeune-Ocean, Debra Ryan Clayton-Oceanport, Andrew Dean Siciliano-Red Bank, Donna A. Fary-Shrewsbury & Victor C. Huhn Sr.-West Long Branch.

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Code Blue Alert Remains In Effect For Monmouth County As Arctic Blast Continues

Monmouth County: As winter storm Grayson moves out of the area, Sheriff Shaun Golden reminds residents that due to the extremely low temperatures and wind chill, a Code Blue Alert will remain in effect throughout Monmouth County. Although state law only requires the County to coordinate with the towns that have 10 or more documented homeless individuals, which in Monmouth County is one town, county officials want everyone to know that through our partnerships with municipalities, no one will be left out in the cold.

“Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of all Monmouth County residents throughout this Code Blue Alert and always,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden, whose agency oversees the Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management. “The necessary plans, procedures and resources are in place to address any emergency situation that is elevated to the level of needing county assistance.”

Emergency Management within New Jersey functions in a structured format in which each municipality serves as the first line of defense. When town resources are overwhelmed or unable to handle a particular emergency or event, the municipal emergency management coordinator will make a request for county assistance. Operations under Code Blue Alerts are no different. Those who need to access a warming center should first contact their local police department.

If a department is unable to assist, the Monmouth County Division of Social Services should be contacted at 732-431-6000 during non-business hours and at 732-431-6000 ext. 4613 during business hours, by a police officer, municipal official or directly by the individual in need, for instructions. This is an established process for Monmouth County, and has been in place before the implementation of the newly enacted Code Blue Law.

With the wind chill forecasts expected to be 10 to 15 degrees below zero starting overnight Friday and continuing through Sunday, residents are being asked to check on elderly neighbors and to limit the outdoor activity of pets. If an individual must be outdoors, avoid over exertion when shoveling snow, keep dry and wear several layers of loose-fitting clothes. While traveling, make sure that someone knows your route and schedule and have a winter survival kit, including a blanket, in your vehicle.

For a downloadable version of this press release, click here: “News Release- Code Blue Alert Remains in Effect for Monmouth County as Artic Blast Continues”