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1. Celebrate a huge win - "I love it when no one recognizes my accomplishments," said no one ever. Whether it's a personal or work victory, take a moment to celebrate with 100 percent of your enthusiasm. When I worked at Box, I would ring a huge gong with my coworkers and give each other high fives. It was awesome. Every. Single. Time. People love to feel appreciated.
2. Chase your passion wholeheartedly - Maybe it'll work out. Maybe it won't. But if it does, it'll be a heck of a story. Jennifer is the founder and president of Jeneration PR, a public relations and social media marketing firm. Before she started her PR firm in 2005, she was a civil litigation attorney. After four years though, she never really felt like it was the right path. It always felt more like a job than a career.
One day, Jen decided to contact the owner of a fragrance brand and told her how much she loved her products. She asked her to send her a box of products that she could use as samples to pitch to the media and send to celebrities. She did this for free.
3. Smile at someone and compliment them - I used to be a busboy and waiter at Souplantation. Most of the time, people treated me like I was invisible. Well, unless they wanted more pink lemonade, that is. But every once in a while, someone would smile at me and say something nice. It made me feel like I was on top of the world. You probably burn one-tenth of a calorie by smiling and complimenting someone. It takes very little effort from you and yet it can make someone's day. Try it. Be a smiling hero for someone today.
4. Be fearless - One of my friends Hansen Shieh left his high paying job in finance to start a company called One Culture Foods in the food industry. He had zero prior experience in this space. It didn't matter. He dove right in. He sampled tons of different sauce ingredients, built out a business plan and worked endlessly to put together an amazing product that he could be extremely proud of.
Being fearless doesn't mean not feeling fear. We all feel fear. It means having control over that fear versus letting that fear control you. Fear can be constructive. It forces you to be thoughtful around many aspects of your process and to be ready for obstacles that lie ahead. If your dreams don't scare you, it's possible that you're not dreaming big enough. Don't let fears be the gatekeeper to your dreams. Be fearless like Hansen.
5. Be vulnerable - "Life is so perfect!" said all the famous people on Instagram. That's what they want you to think. That's not real life. No one's life is perfect. And that's okay! In fact, people will relate to you more when you're vulnerable. We like to see that other people are flawed just like us. If you want to truly build meaningful relationships, you'll have to be vulnerable at some point. It's the only way to get close to someone. It shows that you trust them.
6. Never eat alone - "I love eating at a restaurant while reading a book by myself." It's hard to believe that statement. I've probably seen fewer than five people in my entire life do that at a restaurant. Even people who come in and sit at the bar alone end up making friends with other people. Look, you're going to eat that meal anyway. May as well do it while getting to know someone or with someone you care about! This gives you a chance to bond with someone. I did this at Box all the time and it helped me make a ton of friends over a period of two years. Want to know why? It's because during lunchtime, we usually stopped talking about work and finally started talking about our personal lives. Some people call this small talk. I call this friendship.
7. Share an Uber ride with someone - Sure, you could read an article on your phone during that Uber ride, but don't. Stop being a social hermit. Shared Uber rides are awesome because it gives you a change to genuinely connect with someone. I just did this on one of my last rides. Guess what happened? After some obligatory small talk, we laughed over a few good jokes and bonded over the city. At the end of the cab ride, I found out she was the sister of one of my friends. Now I have a new friend. All because I decided to say hello during an Uber ride.
8. Conquer a fear - I'm deathly afraid of heights. And that's why I signed up for a helicopter ride in San Francisco. You should have seen my face as the helicopter dove under the bridge. I have it on video. I don't think I'll ever show it publicly. It's just too embarrassing. My stomach hurt for the next two hours after the flight. But I felt good. I conquered a fear. On to the next one.
9. Commit to a real workout routine - Maybe it's a 15-minute daily walk. Maybe it's P90X. Maybe it's circuit training. Maybe it's the Insanity workout. We all start off at different levels of workouts because we're all unique. The key is committing. Once you commit and do the workouts, you'll notice something: progress. You'll feel physically stronger, your stamina will increase, and your mind will be sharper. Most importantly, you'll realize that you can accomplish goals that you set out for yourself. That's a huge mental victory that can change your life. Need motivation? Here are my top 10 things that successful people do to motivate themselves.
10. Learn to share your story - Everyone has a unique story. One of my friends almost died from kidney failure when he was in his early twenties. He was on dialysis for many months while waiting for a kidney transplant. The only problem: they couldn't find a kidney donor for his blood type. Then one day, his mother went to the gym. Distraught over the situation, she began to cry while on the treadmill. Another gym member walked up to her and asked her what was wrong. She told her to leave her alone. That same person came back and asked again. She finally told her that her son was dying and that he need a kidney transplant but no one matched his blood type. The woman asked what his blood type was. She told her. It turns out they matched. The woman said she would donate her kidney.
Today, my friend is alive because a random stranger decided to donate her kidney to save him. His story inspires me every single day. Learn to tell your story. You never know whose life you could change.
11. Make a trip to the snowy mountains - Whether it's snowboarding, skiing, or just camping out at a log cabin in the snowy mountains, this is one of the best ways to disconnect from the digital world and to find time for yourself. I love sitting at the top of the mountain. It's completely quiet. It's peaceful. It's refreshing. Sometimes I just sit there for a while thinking about life. In a world where almost everything is on demand and moves incredibly fast, it's good to pause for a moment. To reflect.
12. Host a dinner party - One of the best way to spend time with friends (and to make new ones) is to host a dinner party. People often love this because they feel special that you invited them to a small dinner. It also gives them a chance to meet new friends, too. I usually invite 6 people. That's a good sized crowd before it gets too loud and hard to talk to everyone.
13. Play a team sport - When I was growing up I played basketball a lot. I learned a lot from it. It taught me how to communicate with others effectively. For example, I'd yell out, "Screen left" if the competition's teammate was about to do that. It taught me how much people can achieve when they work together. It taught me to never give up. No matter how bad the score may have been, we always tried to put in maximum effort.
14. Go to a live sporting event - Preferably one that has a packed stadium. Football, soccer, basketball, tennis, or whatever suits your fancy. You'll feel a jolt of excitement and energy from the crowd of tens of thousands of people cheering with you. It's unlike anything I've experienced. Especially when there's a game winner.
16. Try new food - Speaking of food, try something that's completely foreign and exotic to you. Just make sure it's safe to eat. For me, it was chicken feet. Yes, they serve that at dim sum restaurants. When I first saw it, I thought, "I'm eating that?" And then I ate it. And it was so good. I order it almost every time I'm at that restaurant now. When you do this, what you're really doing is opening yourself up to new experiences. You're testing your assumptions. Don't limit yourself to a world view that's constrained. There's so much out there to explore and experience. It's what life is about. Expand your horizons.
17. Dance like no one's watching - Get jiggy with it. Do the Nae-Nae. Or heck, go for the Dirty Dancing move. Just make sure your partner's been doing some shoulder workouts.
19. Have a deep conversation without looking at your phone - Have you ever had a conversation while looking at your phone at the same time? I have. It usually goes like this: Someone says something. I look up from the phone and ask, "Sorry, can you repeat that?" The only problem is that when you do this, what you're really saying is, "I don't care about you." Put down the phone. Really look at the person. Listen to them. I just did this with my dad recently and it was one of the best conversations we've ever had. Try it.
20. Refrain from using your phone, computer, or TV for an entire weekend - Want to take it a step further? Refrain from using any digital product for an entire weekend. One of my close friends does this by hiking and camping in the wilderness. He loves it because he feels so at ease. We live in a world of information overload. Taking a break from it once in a while is a good thing.
21. Fall deeply in love - To quote Moulin Rouge (my favorite movie of all time), "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." I've been in love only once in my life. It happened in a way I never expected. It seems like it happens for most people this way. I had snuck into a Twitter party in Barcelona. A beautiful woman walked by and smiled. I was smitten. I said hello. Ever since that moment, she's changed my life. One of the most fulfilling things in life you can ever experience is to fall deeply in love. Take the leap. You'll be glad you did.
22. Learn a different language - You can use a free amazing language learning app like Duolingo. It's how I'm learning Spanish now. Now my trips to Barcelona are twice as entertaining!
23. Mentor someone - You've got some great life experiences. Whether it's love, friendships, career, entrepreneurship, traveling, or any other subject, you've learned something profound. Why keep it all to yourself? Pay it forward. Share those experiences with others. Be a mentor.
24. Find your own mentor - Surround yourself with the type of person you want to become. Awesomeness is contagious.
25. Go to a live Ellen show - This is a must. She's hilarious. Have you seen her show? If you haven't, you're missing out on life. Get tickets here. Oh wait, you want to be featured on the show? Then talk to Jen, the master of PR. She might be able to help you get there.
26. Perform on stage - Whether it's a piano recital, a hip hop dance routine, or singing, try to perform on stage once in your life. Yes, I know 90 percent of you have stage fright. But that's the best part about it. You get to conquer a fear and you'll likely feel a rush of adrenaline as you're performing on stage. When I was a kid, I performed a play in front of hundreds of people. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Hearing the audience laugh, cry, and then erupt in applause was exhilarating.
27. Give a speech - Maybe it's a speech to millions of people. Maybe it's to ten people. Give it a try. Giving a speech makes you a better writer and also teaches you how to memorize and articulate important points. It's an incredibly powerful tool, especially if you want to be a persuasive leader.
28. Go on a road trip - Pack a bunch of stuff into an RV or a car and go on a road trip with your friends. You'll bond over the long drives, enjoy new types of foods and experiences along the way, and create some unforgettable memories. I did this trip from North Carolina all the way west to California. To this day, I'll remember the crazy night out in New Orleans, the blazing heat in Arizona (it was so hot we spent most of our time in a mall), and long talks I had with friends while driving through Texas.
29. Build something from scratch - In business, it's incredibly fulfilling to build something from ground up. You and your colleagues are in control of your destiny. You can shape the vision, strategy and direction. It's infinitely harder to do this than to incrementally improve an existing business that has already achieved success. You'll also learn a lot more. Try building something.
30. Negotiate a great salary - The prerequisite to this? Do great work. When you add a tremendous amount of value, it makes it easier for you to request a higher salary.
31. Visit wine country - This means different things for different people, but to me it means Napa or Sonoma. I'm California born and raised, can you blame me? Learning about how wine is made at these wineries and then tasting some of the best wine in the world is an incredibly fun and relaxing experience, especially if you go with the right group of people.
32. Dig your toes into the sand - Feel the sun shine on your face, the light breeze sweep across your body and the warm sand between your toes. It's hard not to relax when you visit the beach.
33. Go on a horseback ride - I admit it, the only time I've ever been on a horse was for a photo shoot at school when I was a tiny kid. But someone once told me there's nothing like it. She said you build a connection and a bond with the horse that's very personal. In addition to that, you get a great workout as it takes a strong core and balance to ride effectively.
34. Have your portrait painted - Wouldn't it be interesting to see how an artist views you? If you're on a budget, you can hire someone from Fiverr to do it!
35. Create one piece of art - To quote Dead Poet's Society: "We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for." Art is absolutely an essential part of being human. Create something. Express yourself. It'll open up a new world. If you need help with ideas, read my next few points.
36. Take a beautiful photo - Nowadays, you don't need a fancy SLR camera that costs a thousand dollars to take amazing photos. Your smartphone can. So the next time you have a beautiful moment in life, like seeing the sunset or a blooming flower, capture it! If it doesn't turn out that well, just make sure your filter game is on point.
37. Write anywhere - On a blog. On Medium. On Quora. On Lifehack - Tips for Life. On a piece of paper. You've got amazing life experiences. Tell those stories online. Share them with the world so we all get a little bit wiser. One of the hardest parts of writing is simply starting. Just go!
38. Paint whatever inspires you - How do you define great art? I don't know. It's hard to describe. And I just spent a few weeks in Europe looking at a ton of art from some famous museums. One of my favorites was Picasso because it was so unique. He took a big artistic risk and it paid off. He could have painted like everyone else, but he didn't. And that's why creating art is so cool. It can inspire people to challenge the status quo. That's what it did for me.
39. Genuinely accept a compliment - A lot of times people get a compliment and I see them brush it off. Instead of just saying "thank you," tell the person how much their compliment means to you. I bet you'll have a better connection after that.
40. Surprise your parents with a visit - I know as I've gotten older, it's become harder to spend more time with my parents. For many of us, our parents worked incredibly hard to provide a better life for us. One of the best things we can do is show them how grateful we are for their love by paying them a surprise visit. I know every time I've come home I can always count on seeing a huge smile on my mom's face.
41. Give credit where it's due - There will likely be a moment in life where someone gives you credit for something you didn't do. Don't take credit for it. Make sure the right person gets their kudos. You'll feel better having done the right thing. Fake success doesn't last long anyway.
42. Praise others for their success - When your coworker or friends crushes it, praise them for their success. It'll make them feel like they're on top of the world.
43. Host an effective meeting - Do you know how many meetings I've been in that were completely ineffective? I'd say 30 percent of them. That's being conservative. Make sure your meeting has a clear goal, the right stakeholders, starts on schedule, and has an effective call to action. Also, let's say you set 30 minutes for the meeting but you accomplish everything in 10 minutes. Guess what? The meeting is over. Next.
44. Host a team building event - This is such an awesome way to get to know your teammates on a personal level and for you to build team spirit. Don't overlook the power of a team building event. One day, your employees will say, "Remember that awesome team building event we did?" You'll reminisce, laugh, and smile.
45. Crush it in an interview - The kind of interview where you do a fist pump right after you leave a room. If you need help prepping, here are 500 interview questions and answers I put together for you.
46. Host a huge marketing / networking / customer event - I did 17 of these last year. They're such a great way to build your professional network. Once you host these, it'll be 10X easier for you to find your next gig because you're so connected. Plus they're a ton of fun. Need inspiration? Check out the most popular events on www.meetup.com.
47. Get rejected - Experiencing rejection is a good thing. Chances are that you'll experience it in life unless you're hiding under a rock. Rejection builds resilience. It teaches you to learn from your failures. It teaches you how to persevere, the single most valuable skill a person can have in their life.
48. Sleep under the stars - I did this while camping in Yosemite. It took my breath away. I've never felt so connected to nature in my life until that moment.
49. Play in a band - I played the clarinet for my high school school band. Not all of us can be rock stars. It still counts though. Kind of.
50. Give to charity - Did you know studies show that giving to charity makes us happier and can lower blood pressure? Try giving back to the community.
51. Travel to one of these cities - I know, I know, I already told you to travel to a foreign country in one of my points. But let's get specific. After all, I've already traveled to 75 cities, so you may as well take advantage of my experiences! Check out these cities: Barcelona (my favorite European city), Rome, Cinque Terre, Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Miami, Taipei, Oahu, or Chicago.
52. Go for an epic hike - It's a great workout and you can get stunning views. Yosemite is a great example of good hiking.
53. Eat pasta in Italy - Specifically Cacio e Pepe. This cheese and pepper minimalist pasta will blow your mind. Unless you're on the paleo diet.
54. Kissing in the rain - There's something magically romantic about it. Just make sure you live close by so you can warm up fast!
55. Build an idea jar - Need a surprise to liven things up? Anytime you come up with a new idea (for example, a romantic idea like going for a helicopter ride with your spouse), put it into the idea jar on a little post it note. Each week, you pull one out and have something amazing to do.
56. Watch the those awesome movies that everyone talks about - Because movies have the power to change your perspective on life. Plus, we have Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. It's not exactly hard to find them!
57. Read an amazing book - The kind of book you can't put down. Great authors will inspire you with new ideas. My life changed after I read Tim Ferris's Four Hour Work Week. Ever since then I've aspired to build a lifestyle business.
58. Take an improv class - Doing this will improve your ability to respond to social situations you're normally uncomfortable with. Your fast thinking and sense of humor will dramatically improve. Hopefully.
59. Spend a day with your grandparents and parents and hear their stories - How can you understand and connect with your family if you've never heard their life stories? Take the time to really get to know what they've been through.
60. Karaoke at the top of your lungs - Caution: Do so at your own risk. You may end up having an abundance of fun and high fives.
61. Go to the Louvre - Or the Picasso museum in Barcelona. Or any other awesome placed filled with art. Notice how there are hundreds if not thousands of people there to view art. Seeing greatness will remind you of how big of an impact you can make on the world.
62. Visit Las Vegas - There's simply nothing like it. The bright lights, yelps of euphoria and amazing buildings create a really unique experience. Viva Las Vegas!
63. Run a 5K / 10K / Half Marathon / Full Marathon - I never thought I'd be able to complete a marathon in my life. I still don't know. I haven't tried. But I did complete a half marathon. And it was really hard. I felt great at the end of it because there was a moment where I wanted to quit. It was around mile 11. I kept going. And I finished. That's what mattered.
64. Meditate - Ever have a cup of coffee and feel like a million thoughts are going through your head? Try closing your eyes, taking a deep breath and meditating for a few minutes. If you need an app to help you, check out Headspace.
65. Try a Cronut - "Seriously, this is on the list?" That's probably what you're thinking right now. I bet you've never tried a cronut before.
66. Tell your parents you love and appreciate them - That's it. Simple as that.
67. Saying no without having to explain yourself - It's okay to say no to things. You can't make time for everything. Try saying no without explaining the reason why. Sometimes it's just unnecessary.
68. Move to a new city - Moving to a new city will help you learn how to be independent and get you out of your comfort zone. This will stretch you socially in an awesome way.
69. Subscribe to a top blog - Want to learn about passive income? Check out The Smart Passive Income Blog. Want to learn about growth marketing? Check out Eric Siu's blog: www.growtheverywhere.com Want to get a bit of awesome wisdom every day? Check out Seth Godin's blog: Seth's Blog There's a ton of amazing resources online. Go find what gets you pumped up and start learning.
70. Snapchat a funny moment to a friend - I love Snapchat because it's like sharing a moment when the person's right next to you. It happens and then it's gone and all you have are your memories. But please, make it a fun Snapchat.
71. Read an article on Medium - Medium is an incredible place to learn from for two reasons: there are amazing writers on the platform and they often write without a filter. You can feel the raw emotion in their writing.
72. Go to the spa - Because everybody needs some time off.
73. Go to a live comedy or improv show - This will remind you not to take life so seriously.
74. Practice gratitude daily - Every morning, remind yourself of three things you're grateful for. It will keep you humble.
75. Take an acting class - Because sometimes it's good for you to get out of your comfort zone. It'll remind you to stretch yourself to see what you're capable of. Plus it's a ton of fun and a great way to meet people.
76. Take a power nap - I get it. You want to move mountains. That's awesome. Just don't forget to take a break now and then. It's a long journey, after all.
77. Surprise someone to make them smile - Because who doesn't love a good surprise?
78. Greet a loved one at the airport - You've just been on a long exhausting flight. Then you see a loved one at the gate, their eyes light up and their smile is a mile wide. They run to you and hug you. It's one of the best feelings in the world.
79. Stare into someone's eyes for four minutes without saying anything - The New York Times wrote an article that discussed how having an intimate conversation with someone by asking 36 key questions and staring in their eyes for four minutes silently could help people fall in love. I tried it. It didn't work. But it was fun. And memorable.
80. Slow dance with someone you love - Just because you haven't slow danced since your high school prom doesn't mean you shouldn't do it anymore. There's a romantic side in all of us. Embrace it. Need a music suggestion? Two words: Michael Buble.
81. Watch the top Netflix shows - There's too many to list, so I'll just give you a few: Breaking Bad, Narcos, and Master of None. "Netflix and chill" is a great experience, especially on rainy nights.
82. Write on Quora - A few months ago, I started writing on Quora. One of my first posts got 287 views. Yay! I kept writing anyway. Now I have 1.8 million views on my answers. Quora is such a great platform to practice your writing skills, to contribute back to the world and to learn from experts as well.
83. Help someone out without asking for anything in return - Studies show that people who participate in charity are happier. I included this point twice, I know. It's because giving back is one of the most important things we can do in life. If everyone was just a little bit more helpful to each other, how much better would the world be? A lot better.
84. Listen completely without judging - Sometimes people don't want your opinion at all. Sometimes they just want you to listen. To feel heard. Try it.
85. Forgive someone completely - Chances are that we've all been wronged by someone in the past. It's time to let it go. Forgive them completely. You only hurt yourself by holding onto the anger.
86. Be intensely curious for a moment - A study published in 1996 by Psychology and Aging included more than 1,000 elder adults that were between the ages of 60 to 86. They were carefully observed over a five-year period. Guess what they found? Those that were rated as being more curious at the beginning of the study were more likely to be alive at the end of the study. Curiosity helps you cultivate deeper relationships, explore new experiences and challenges you to grow personally.
88. Be a good samaritan - See trash on the street? Pick it up and throw it in the garbage. See an ID on the street? Return it to its rightful owner. Do the right thing.
89. Do the "Do I really need this?" test - Every year, go through all the stuff in your house or apartment and ask yourself, "Do I really need this?" If you don't, donate it to a good cause so that someone can use it.
90. Take a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge - The views of the city are gorgeous, especially if you go up the hill on the left side of the bridge. Plus, you get a stellar workout.
91. Stop blaming others - It takes an incredible amount of energy to blame others. You get upset. Angry. Resentful. So here's an idea: take that energy and focus on improving yourself.
92. Act exactly as you feel - Not happy about something? Don't fake a smile. Just be completely authentic to how you feel. Live in the moment honestly.
94. Go to a wedding (or have your own) - Celebrating love is one of the most beautiful things in the world.
95. Be single for a period of time - Being single allows you to find who you really are. Your strengths, weaknesses, and insecurities. It gives you a chance to explore what you really want out of your life.
96. Love yourself first - Before you fall in love with someone else, remember to love yourself first.
97. Walk in the city with headphones or just take it all in - When I walk in San Francisco, I see so many people that are rushing to get to the next destination. Instead of doing that, try to walk at a normal pace. Maybe even slower than normal. Take the time to appreciate the sights and sounds of the city. If it's too noisy for you, you can listen to your favorite song by wearing some headphones. Try to appreciate the walk.
98. Pack light and travel to a foreign country - You don't need a huge gigantic suitcase to travel the world. You can fit two weeks of clothes in a carry-on. Keep it simple. Once you do that, pick a foreign country you've always wanted to go to. Traveling will give you a break from your fast-paced life and allow you focus fully on yourself. It'll give you a chance to connect with people from different cultures. It'll get you out of your comfort zone and test your social assumptions. It'll give you an excitement you've never felt before. What are you waiting for? It's time for a fresh perspective on life. Travel.
99. Eat a sandwich and enjoy a drink on the beaches of Barcelona - I did this a few months ago and I haven't forgotten that moment since. It reminded me to slow down in life. Enjoy the sun beating on your face. Enjoy the sand between your toes. Enjoy the moment.
100. Take a risk - Mark Zuckerberg once said, "The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks."
This is your chance. This is your opportunity. This is your life.
Because it's never too late to be awesome.
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You scoot chairs across them. Kids play on them. Family pets sprawl out on them. No doubt about it, kitchen floors take a beating. That's why it's so important to do your research before selecting a new kitchen flooring. John Petrie, president-elect of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and owner/designer of Mother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry in Mechanicsburg, PA, encourages homeowners to think about how they want their new floor to look and function.
All kitchen floors should be durable and easy to clean, but some households are tougher on their floors on a more frequent basis. A family with a 5-pound shih tzu dog, for instance, won't be as hard on a floor as one with a 150-pound bullmastiff. Similarly, the floors in a household with many active children will likely take more of a beating than those in a kitchen belonging to a single senior.
As you begin your floor covering research, here are some pros and cons to consider when it comes to some of the most popular products.
Ceramic tile is a safe bet for nearly any style and budget. Options for color, size, shape and pattern are nearly limitless, so you can create the look that suits your tastes, whether you prefer country or contemporary.
Pros: Ceramic tile is an attractive, affordable, durable and easy-to-clean flooring choice.
Cons: It can be hard and unpleasant to stand on for long periods of time; cushioned mats can be used to offset that discomfort. Tile can crack as floors settle, and a glass dropped on it is almost sure to shatter. When wet, tile floors can be slippery. Also know that grout needs periodic sealing and special cleaning to keep stains at bay.
Cost: $3 to $8 per square foot, uninstalled.
Porcelain tile is a subtype of ceramic tile and comes in countless shapes, colors and styles.
Pros: Porcelain tile is created with color all the way through the tile, so damage is less likely to show. Manufacturers are increasingly using new high-definition printing techniques to create tiles that are replications of materials such as hardwood and natural stone.
Cons: The tiles are even harder than ceramic, so standing on them for long periods of time can be uncomfortable. Grout requires periodic sealing and special cleaning to keep it looking fresh.
Cost: For basic porcelain tiles, expect to pay $2 to $4 per square foot, uninstalled. Specialty porcelain tiles generally cost $6 to $14 per square foot, with hand-painted tiles costing upward of $75 per piece.
Wood flooring is Asheville's number one flooring choice for new homes and remodels.
Pros: Wood floors are comfortable underfoot and have a warm appearance that seamlessly blends the kitchen with adjacent living spaces. They're considered a good investment, often increasing the value of a home.
Cons: Wood floors are susceptible to water damage and scratches. Floors can be finished with oil and wax, but this finish is less resilient in a kitchen setting and requires regular waxing. Wood flooring that is factory-pretreated is often a more durable choice for a kitchen. Wood floors in kitchens typically need to be resealed every five or six years.
Cost: $5 to $12 per square foot, uninstalled.
Laminate flooring comes in a variety of styles imitating natural dark wood, light wood, bamboo or stone. Its affordability makes it attractive to many homeowners.
Pros: Laminate flooring can be installed directly over existing flooring, significantly reducing labor. The product is less expensive than hardwood or tile. Laminate flooring is less prone to scratches and marring than natural wood flooring.
Cons: Water exposure can cause laminate flooring to buckle or warp. Laminate cannot be refinished and has a significantly shorter lifespan than natural wood flooring or tile.
Cost: $1 to $6 per square foot, uninstalled.
Vinyl flooring comes in either tiles or sheets. Available in a wide range of colors, designs and styles, vinyl is easy to cut. Vinyl sheets often require professional installation, but the tiles are a fairly easy do-it-yourself project.
Pros: Vinyl floors are durable, long-lasting and are often backed by warranties of 15 years or longer. Vinyl can be installed directly over the subfloor or over a previous vinyl or linoleum installation. These floors are easy to clean and offer the kind of cushioning desired by those who spend a lot of time standing.
Cons: Vinyl is manufactured using polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and this causes the flooring material to emit volatile organic compounds (VOC) into the air, especially when the flooring is new. Drop a knife on your vinyl floor? Slide a chair across it? Be careful: Vinyl can easily be scratched or gouged.
Cost: $1 to $5 per square foot, uninstalled.
Concrete can be a beautiful, low-maintenance and sustainable option for residential kitchens.
Pros: Concrete flooring is tough. While it's possible to scratch or chip a concrete surface, you'd have to work pretty hard at it. A sealed and properly maintained concrete floor can last indefinitely. Concrete can be mixed and set to achieve an endless variety of color and textural effects.
Cons: Concrete floors are hard — if you drop a plate on one, it's likely to break. They can also be uncomfortable to stand on for long periods of time. Concrete floors need to be sealed or waxed every three to nine months, depending upon the level of traffic.
Cost: Expect to pay $3 to $6 per square foot to polish a plain gray slab to an attractive sheen; more elaborate stains and scoring will cost anywhere from $5 to upward of $17 per square foot.
See all these kitchen flooring options and more at the HomeSource Design Center located at 172 Charlotte Street in Downtown Asheville, NC.


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Fox News Poll: 47 Percent of Americans Back Trump Impeachment
Support for impeaching President Donald Trump has fallen slightly, but still has substantial support, a recently released Fox News poll states.
According to the survey, 45 percent of July respondents support President Trump's removal, a drop from 50 percent in June. This month, 47 percent expressed support for impeachment and five percent said President Trump should be impeached, but remain in office. Fox News states polling interviews were conducted between July 21-23, 2019. A random national sample of 1,004 registered voters participated. The poll has a three percent margin of error.
The poll comes as House Democrats have begun their so-called "impeachment investigation" by asking a judge to allow access to secret grand jury material underlying former special counsel Robert Mueller's report on now-debunked collusion between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia.
The House Judiciary Committee is also expected to go to court next week to try to enforce a subpoena against former White House counsel Donald McGahn, a key Mueller witness. That suit is expected to challenge the White House's claim that former White House employees have "absolute immunity" from testifying before Congress.
"This is an impeachment investigation," Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said of the panel's new efforts. "We are suggesting here is the first time we are telegraphing to the court that one remedy we have is impeachment."
The court battles are beginning as the House leaves for a six-week recess and Democrats are debating whether to impeach the president. More than 90 House Democrats have said they favor starting the impeachment process, yet House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has said she wants to build the strongest case possible before making that decision.
Addressing the media on Friday Pelosi dismissed the notion that she is attempting to slow-walk impeachment proceedings.
"No, I'm not trying to run out the clock," said the Speaker."We will proceed when we have what we need to proceed — not one day sooner."
"Everybody has the liberty and the luxury to espouse their own position and to criticize me for trying to go down the path in the most determined, positive way," the California Democrat added. "Again, their advocacy for impeachment only gives me leverage."
Though over 90 House Democrats now publically say they support ousting the president, some political observers believe Mueller's congressional testimony likely took the windout of such efforts.
"I think the candidates on the stump are being politically realistic; the people back in Washington aren't. Nancy Pelosi, who is a wintry eyed realist, is having none of it: she thinks impeachment is a fools' errand and I have to say I agree with her," said William Galston, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Brown University political science professor Wendy Schiller said: Mueller's lackluster testimony likely gave Speaker Pelosi the ammunition to withstand calls for impeachment inquiries, or hearings, from the left flank of her party. She has always maintained it is a losing political proposition even if the House voted to impeach Trump because the Senate will not vote to convict Trump and remove him from office.
Earlier this month, the House voted 332-95 to table a resolution calling for impeachment introduced by Rep. Al Green. (D-TX).

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At Allington Hughes Law we are passionate about recruiting and retaining outstanding staff. We take a great deal of time over the recruitment of trainee solicitors, this is done for good reason. We recruit trainees as the future of our firm therefore it is important that the right candidates are selected.
Applications for Training Contracts will be accepted from 9am on 1st September until 5pm on 30th November each year with a view to commencing a training contract in September of the following year. Applications submitted outside of this period will not be considered.
A genuine interest in our firm.
Knowledge and understanding of the geographical locations that we serve.
An understanding of the services that we offer.
Knowledge of the things that affect our firm on a day to day basis.
An awareness of the legislation that may impact on our firm.
Stage 1: Applicants are invited to submit a Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter between the above dates.
Stage 2: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an initial interview.
Stage 3: Applicants who are successful during interview will be invited to spend a day at our offices to get to know our firm better.
Stage 4: The final shortlist of applicants will be invited to complete a short presentation on a topic of the applicant's choosing.
We offer 2-3 week long work experience placements during the summer. These placements are generally for students who are currently at University and who plan to undertake the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or are currently studying the LPC. We will publish a set question for applicants to respond to in May each year. Those providing the best answers will be selected. Please keep checking our website and social media accounts for updates.


Develop an overall understanding of John's writings—including the development of a canonical intent statement that integrates the overall intention and literary design for the Johannine literature as a canonical section and the role that John's writings play in relation to the other sections of the New Testament canon.
Develop skill in handling the special literature of John—majoring on the gospel genre and the interpretation of apocalyptic literature.
Develop a theology of the Johannine literature as a whole—that, again, respects the literary design of John as a section of the New Testament canon and identifies the careful crafting of the author's theological ideas, identifying both themes and rhemes.
Develop a framework for beginning to use the Johannine literature in both life and ministry—including framing in a couple of ideas for preaching from John's writings in future series.


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Title 24 - Housing and Urban Development
Subtitle B - Regulations Relating to Housing and Urban Development
CHAPTER IX - OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PART 982 - SECTION 8 TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE: HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
Subpart G - Leasing a Unit
§ 982.308 Lease and tenancy.
24 CFR § 982.308 - Lease and tenancy.
(a) Tenant's legal capacity. The tenant must have legal capacity to enter a lease under State and local law. "Legal capacity" means that the tenant is bound by the terms of the lease and may enforce the terms of the lease against the owner.
(b) Form of lease.
(1) The tenant and the owner must enter a written lease for the unit. The lease must be executed by the owner and the tenant.
(2) If the owner uses a standard lease form for rental to unassisted tenants in the locality or the premises, the lease must be in such standard form (plus the HUD-prescribed tenancy addendum). If the owner does not use a standard lease form for rental to unassisted tenants, the owner may use another form of lease, such as a PHA model lease (including the HUD-prescribed tenancy addendum). The HAP contract prescribed by HUD will contain the owner's certification that if the owner uses a standard lease form for rental to unassisted tenants, the lease is in such standard form.
(c) State and local law. The PHA may review the lease to determine if the lease complies with State and local law. The PHA may decline to approve the tenancy if the PHA determines that the lease does not comply with State or local law.
(d) Required information. The lease must specify all of the following:
(1) The names of the owner and the tenant;
(2) The unit rented (address, apartment number, and any other information needed to identify the contract unit);
(3) The term of the lease (initial term and any provisions for renewal);
(4) The amount of the monthly rent to owner; and
(5) A specification of what utilities and appliances are to be supplied by the owner, and what utilities and appliances are to be supplied by the family.
(e) Reasonable rent. The rent to owner must be reasonable (see § 982.507).
(f) Tenancy addendum.
(1) The HAP contract form required by HUD shall include an addendum (the "tenancy addendum"), that sets forth:
(i) The tenancy requirements for the program (in accordance with this section and §§ 982.309 and 982.310); and
(ii) The composition of the household as approved by the PHA (family members and any PHA-approved live-in aide).
(2) All provisions in the HUD-required tenancy addendum must be added word-for-word to the owner's standard form lease that is used by the owner for unassisted tenants. The tenant shall have the right to enforce the tenancy addendum against the owner, and the terms of the tenancy addendum shall prevail over any other provisions of the lease.
(g) Changes in lease or rent.
(1) If the tenant and the owner agree to any changes in the lease, such changes must be in writing, and the owner must immediately give the PHA a copy of such changes. The lease, including any changes, must be in accordance with the requirements of this section.
(2) In the following cases, tenant-based assistance shall not be continued unless the PHA has approved a new tenancy in accordance with program requirements and has executed a new HAP contract with the owner:
(i) If there are any changes in lease requirements governing tenant or owner responsibilities for utilities or appliances;
(ii) If there are any changes in lease provisions governing the term of the lease;
(iii) If the family moves to a new unit, even if the unit is in the same building or complex.
(3) PHA approval of the tenancy, and execution of a new HAP contract, are not required for changes in the lease other than as specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this section.
(4) The owner must notify the PHA of any changes in the amount of the rent to owner at least sixty days before any such changes go into effect, and any such changes shall be subject to rent reasonableness requirements (see § 982.503).
[64 FR 26645, May 14, 1999, as amended at 64 FR 56913, Oct. 21, 1999]


Every person carries around deep wounds, behaviors, and beliefs about themselves and others from their earliest attachments that unconsciously direct their lives.
Early relationships help shape a person's adult romantic relationships, how they will parent, and how they're likely to do in psychotherapy. Attachment research shows that when people fail to make sense of their past, they find themselves reliving and recreating it, essentially re-experiencing old hurts over and over again.
Are you choosing to get over the deep wounds with ease and grace?
Are you choosing to mind the behaviours of yours?
Are you knowing if your beliefs are supporting you or sabotaging you?


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Q: How to fix "Undefined ReadFile" I am going to use ReadFile:
package main

import (
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   "io/ioutil"
)

func main() {
   ReadFile("data.txt")
}

>> undefined: ReadFile

How can I fix it?

A: Qualify it with the package name:
package main

import (
    "io/ioutil"
)

func main() {
    ioutil.ReadFile("data.txt")
}

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Music Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers – I'm With You
By Obi-Dan | August 29th, 2011 at 9:56 am
I'm With You
Produced by Rick Rubin
U.S.: CD | MP3
UK: CD | MP3
A lot has happened to the Red Hot Chili Peppers in the last 5 years. Since the release of their last album, 2006's Stadium Arcadium, drummer Chad Smith joined Chickenfoot, bassist Flea went to school, singer Anthony Kiedis grew a moustache, and guitarist John Frusciante left due to 'musical differences' (why won't bands just tell the truth and put out a statement that reads – to paraphrase Friends – 'it's just…we hate that guy'?). Now with Josh Klinghoffer on guitar duty, the Chili's have released album number 10, I'm With You.
As I opened the case I kept repeating to myself, "don't let me down, don't let me down…"
Someone heard me. Loud and clear.
Stadium Arcadium had, apart from a small selection of songs including "Dani California" and "Hump de Bump," had very little to revisit. At 28 tracks long, it was too much and a little self-indulgent. I'm With You includes half its predecessor's number of tracks and twice the quality.
Topics: Music, Music Reviews, Reviews
Tags: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Flea, John Frusciante, Josh Klinghoffer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rick Rubin
Geek Art: 'Guitar Lessons' Features 35 Rock Guitar Greats
By Empress Eve | @ | February 13th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
Artist Maxim Dalton has created a new illustration called "Guitar Lessons" which features 35 rock guitar greats.
Dalton plans to offer up posters for this, and that there will be 50 hand-signed and numbered giclée prints at 19 x 25 inches. The cost will be around $40, plus $11 shipping for the U.S. and Europe. Visit the artist's site for an up-close look at each guitarist, and to reserve a limited edition print.
Here's a list of all the guitarists in the illustration…
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Topics: Art, Music, News
Tags: Ace Frehley, Angus Young, Bo Diddley, Brian May, Brian Setzer, Carlos Santana, Chuck Berry, David Gilmour, Duane Allman, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Heavy Metal Music, Jack White, Jeff Beck, Jerry Garcia, Jimmy Page, John Frusciante, Johnny Ramone, Keith Richards, Kirk Hammett, Kurt Cobain, Mark Knopfler, Maxim Dalton, Mike Bloomfield, Pete Townshend, Peter Green, Ritchie Blackmore, Ry Cooder, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Edge, Tom Morello, Tony Iommi, Yngwie Malmsteen


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57 Hill Democrats Already Backing Hillary
By Andrew Johnson
About Andrew Johnson
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With more than two years before the 2016 election, one-fifth of all congressional Democrats have already endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, even though the secretary of the state has not yet announced she is running.
The Hill finds that 18 Democratic senators and 39 representatives have voiced support for Clinton, making up one-third and one-fifth of the respective chambers' members, and bringing Clinton-backers to a total of 56. Among her early supporters are a handful of members in leadership positions in their respective caucuses, including second-ranking House Democrat Steny Hoyer of Maryland and third-ranking Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer of New York.
Some of Clinton's supporters in the Senate may no longer be there come the 2016 election campaign, as they face tough reelection races this year, including North Carolina's Kay Hagan, Louisiana's Mary Landrieu, and New Hampshire's Jeanne Shaheen.
Andrew Johnson — @AndrewE_Johnson


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UK Research Council to Award £3.6 Million in Blockchain Grants
Apr 12, 2017 at 09:00 UTC
Garrett Keirns
A UK-based research agency charged with distributing government grants has announced that £3.6m ($4.5m) will be made available to seven blockchain projects.
Revealed yesterday, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) said the grants will range from £420,000 ($525,000) to £617,000 ($772,000). The funds will be issued under its "Digital Economy Theme", an effort aimed at supporting research around digital technologies that could have a positive impact on daily life.
The EPSRC is the main funding agency for science and research initiatives in the UK, investing approximately £800m ($100m) annually for research and postgraduate training.
According to EPSRC chief executive Philip Nelson, the decision to award the blockchain grants was made due to the apparent maturation of the industry beyond financial use cases.
He said in a statement:
"Distributed Ledger Technology may be synonymous with bitcoin to many, but as these projects show it has disruptive potential across a wide range of products and services. If it delivers on its radical promise, it could make a significant impact on the economy and society."
Each of the seven EPSRC-funded projects will bring together universities and private-sector companies, with projects being led by professors from British colleges and universities.
Receiving the most funding, at £617,000, will be an initiative focused on regulation and compliance models.
The project is being led by Professor Tomaso Aste of University College London and will gain insight from blockchain consortium R3, as well as public institutions like the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission, the UK Financial Conduct Authority and the London School of Economics.
The second most highly financed project seeks to develop trusted and transparent voting systems, using distributed ledger tech.
Perhaps unsurprising given the increasing interest in central bank-backed digital currencies, the EPSRC will also fund an initiative that will use data analytics to steer monetary policy decisions regarding the money supply.
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Duncan v. Johnson
MICHAEL A. DUNCAN ADC #111386 PLAINTIFF
ARKEAMA JOHNSON DEFENDANT
PROPOSED FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
The following Recommendation has been sent to United States District Judge James M. Moody Jr. You may file written objections to all or part of this Recommendation. If you do so, those objections must: (1) specifically explain the factual and/or legal basis for your objection, and (2) be received by the Clerk of this Court within fourteen (14) days of this Recommendation. By not objecting, you may waive the right to appeal questions of fact.
Plaintiff Michael A. Duncan filed this pro se 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action alleging that he was denied access to the chapel library, that he was forced to attend a chapel service not of his faith, and that he was unable to practice his religion while confined at the Pine Bluff Unit of the Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC) (Doc. Nos. 2, 4 & 24). Duncan has since been released. See Doc. No. 43. Duncan's claims against Wendy Kelley, Gaylon Lay, and Dexter McDonell were previously dismissed for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. See Doc. Nos. 53 & 55. The only remaining defendant is Lt. Arkeama Johnson.
Before the Court is a motion for summary judgment and related pleadings filed by Johnson (Doc. Nos. 65-67). Duncan filed a response (Doc. No. 69), and Johnson filed a reply (Doc. No. 70). For the reasons described herein, the undersigned recommends that Johnson's motion for summary judgment be granted.
Under Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, summary judgment is proper if "the movant shows that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law." Fed.R.Civ.P. 56(a); Celotex v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317, 321 (1986). When ruling on a motion for summary judgment, the court must view the evidence in a light most favorable to the nonmoving party. Naucke v. City of Park Hills, 284 F.3d 923, 927 (8th Cir. 2002). The nonmoving party may not rely on allegations or denials, but must demonstrate the existence of specific facts that create a genuine issue for trial. Mann v. Yarnell, 497 F.3d 822, 825 (8th Cir. 2007). The nonmoving party's allegations must be supported by sufficient probative evidence that would permit a finding in his favor on more than mere speculation, conjecture, or fantasy. Id. (citations omitted). An assertion that a fact cannot be disputed or is genuinely disputed must be supported by materials in the record such as "depositions, documents, electronically stored information, affidavits or declarations, stipulations (including those made for purposes of the motion only), admissions, interrogatory answers, or other materials . . .". Fed.R.Civ.P. 56(c)(1)(A). A party may also show that a fact is disputed or undisputed by "showing that the materials cited do not establish the absence or presence of a genuine dispute, or that an adverse party cannot produce admissible evidence to support the fact." Fed.R.Civ.P. 56(c)(1)(B). A dispute is genuine if the evidence is such that it could cause a reasonable jury to return a verdict for either party; a fact is material if its resolution affects the outcome of the case. Othman v. City of Country Club Hills, 671 F.3d 672, 675 (8th Cir. 2012). Disputes that are not genuine or that are about facts that are not material will not preclude summary judgment. Sitzes v. City of West Memphis, Ark., 606 F.3d 461, 465 (8th Cir. 2010).
III. Undisputed Facts
Duncan is of the Messianic faith. Doc. No. 2 at 3. On September 9, 2017, Duncan went to Chapel Call expecting to go to the Pine Bluff Unit Chapel Library. Doc. No. 2 at 3; Doc. No. 61 at 1 (Duncan's Response to Request for Admission No. 1). While at Chapel Call, a chapel service began. Doc. No. 2 at 3. Lt. Johnson informed Duncan that he could not go to the Chapel Library during services but must go either before or after the services. Doc. No. 61 at 2 (Duncan's Response to Request for Admission No. 4); Doc. No. 2 at 3. The Pine Bluff Unit Chapel Rules provide that no inmate may be in the Chapel Library or other offices while a service is in progress. Doc. No. 65-2 (Pine Bluff Unit Chapel Rules); Doc. No. 61 at 2 (Duncan's Response to Request for Admission No. 4). Lt. Johnson informed Duncan that he could not sit in the library due to security reasons. Doc. No. 2 at 9. Duncan told Lt. Johnson that he wanted to go to the Chapel Library because the services were not Messianic, and his request was denied. Doc. No. 2 at 3. Duncan also asked to return to his barracks but was told he must go to the chapel service or be locked up. Id.
Duncan remained in the chapel for the duration of the chapel service. Id. The chapel service lasted no longer than one hour. Doc. No. 61 at 2 (Duncan's Response to Request for Admission No. 8). Duncan's only participation in the chapel service was his physical presence in the chapel. Doc. No. 61 at 3 (Duncan's Response to Request for Admission No. 9).
After the incident occurred, Chaplain Dexter McDonnell informed Duncan that the "good order of the institution" requires that inmates cannot "simply go back to the barrack" if they come to chapel services. Doc. No. 2 at 6. In September 2017, ADC Policy 120 governed the general conduct of religious services within ADC Units. Doc. No. 65-1 (ADC Policy 120). ADC Policy 120 states that "[i]t is the policy of the [ADC] to provide those incarcerated in its care the greatest amount of freedom and opportunity to pursue individual religious beliefs and practices as is consistent with the safety of inmates and staff alike, the good order of the institution and accepted correctional practices." Id.


Angular Material list. List of websites using Angular Material.
— This list contains 17,182 domains, 495 phones and 2,204 emails.
This Angular Material list comes in .CSV (comma-separated) format (download sample).


Giant animals have existed for millennia. In a recent Sky One series, Patrick Aryee contrasts the advantages and challenges of size through eye-to-eye encounters with a wide range of living creatures and, using antiquarian-style graphics, for their prehistoric ancestors.
Find out more about Big Beasts: Last of the Giants.


Lithograph with original hand colouring. Overall size: 65.3cms x 44.2cms; 614mm x 425mm. Centrefold as issued. Text on verso describing the history and geography of this territory. Highly decorative border. The map depicts forts, rivers, railroads etc. Explanation key bottom right ; inset Continuation of the North East Portion of Minnesota. The hand colouring in Colton's recognizable pink and greens depicts various state and territorial boundaries. Slight toning to margins and faint waterstaining in bottom left and bottom right margin corners - see large image- else good condition. George Woolworth Colton (1827 - 1901) was the son of Joseph Hutchins Colton (July 5, 1800 - July 29, 1893) who was an important American map and atlas publisher operating between 1833 to 1897. JH Colton recognized a gap in the market and published guides for immigrants and updated maps with decorative borders after purchasing the copyright from cartographers such as David H. Burr. His two sons worked in the business with him on the vast output of railroad maps, guides and several atlases. The non payment of the fee from Bolivia for a large quantity of maps of the country was financially disastrous for the company. The maps are characterised by their decorative spiral borders and vibrant contemporary hand colouring.


Theme and Color Scheme, what does it all mean?
So you're planning your wedding and immediately you are transported back to your childhood of when you wore your mom's high heels, a long flowing veil and you married...you're brother. Or maybe not. Maybe you have no idea what "theme" or "color scheme" you want for your wedding. Either way, pulling your wedding together is a daunting task that can leave you feeling lost and confused. That's why you hire us...I mean, here are some tips that may help you figure this all out!
#1. Reflect on yourselves to find a theme.
What's in a theme? My favorite types of themes are those that represent the bride &/or groom. Are you an avid reader? Do you love a certain flower, perhaps a sunflower? Are you going for a BBQ theme and you have a secret family BBQ rub recipe you can share with your guests? Do you love beer, I mean do you live in an area that makes a certain type of beer and maybe you like drinking it too? Are you enamored with a foreign destination (that's for you Desiree) or maybe you are getting married in front of your coy pond and you are super talented and design your own invitations... I love them all!!!!
#2. Stay focused, and try not to stray.
This is one of the hardest parts of pulling your wedding together. And I'm going to go ahead and say what we're all thinking, Pinterest is making this very difficult. If you're like me, you would like 5 different weddings, so you can use five different themes, colors and even venues. Unfortunately, what we end up seeing is what we like to call, a Pinterest mosh posh, basically a mix of cool ideas, that don't have any relation. The key is to find your inspiration picture. Stay focused and continually keep going back to make sure it matches!
#3. Less is more or maybe more is more.
So you have your theme, it's simple and being simple is a complete representation of you as a couple. So, in that case keep it simple. However, if you're going to go with a theme, then go big! The details are what can bring a theme or color scheme to life.
With your theme that is. Make sure you love the colors you are using, make sure you love what your venue looks like and most of all make sure the man or woman you are marrying loves them too! When a couple can create a masterpiece of a wedding, they can usually create a masterpiece of a marriage. And let's face it, a wedding lasts a day, a marriage lasts a lifetime!
#5. Invite your wedding pro's to work together.
This is the key to maintaining a constant theme or color scheme for your wedding. When your wedding planner and your florist, your venue coordinator, caterer and your DJ are all on the same page, so is your wedding. If your DJ does not know your wedding theme of vintage and old world, he/she may in fact show up with a light show that doesn't work with the feel of your wedding. Or, when working with a fantastic catering company he/she will make your food, serving plates and display decor match that of your wedding. And your florist is key! Make sure he/she gets your theme, understands your vision and can make your vision come to life!
In the end your wedding should be about you, your commitment and the bringing of two families together to celebrate the love between two beautiful people!
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Well, as someone who hasn't been to design school, I can't say whether or not I would have learned the lessons Michael McDonough provides in his article entitled Top Ten Things They Never Taught Me in Design School, but he provides valuable insight into the real-world aspects of corporate design and production. Some are pretty obvious to anyone who has spent time in a Marketing department, but I think the importance of the article is taking all of the points together and viewing them in relation to the daily tasks and practices encountered by every designer.
Here are the Ten things he lists, but I highly encourage you to read the article for the explanation of each point.
From The Architect's Newspaper, via Design Observer.
How quickly the emptiness returns when she leaves.
But I will visit her in two weeks, and move back home in seven.
Wired has a great story about one geek's marriage proposal entitled With This Rig, I Do Thee Wed. I think it provides a really good perspective to those people who may not realize that geeks are not only creative, but do indeed have a romantic side. Check out the photos in the sidebar to see how much effort was put into the setup.
Like yesterday, today has turned out to be one of those days where nothing goes right.
Man, I really want to just break something.
Here's to us, what's like us?
Damn few, and they're all dead!
Told to me by Steve Hill a damn fine friend, and a damn fine Scot!


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Kenny Goes To No Shoes Nation for New Record
When last year's Songs for The Saints Tour took Kenny to the fans in places he doesn't always get to, that same focus on the lives and times of No Shoes Nation inspired him in powerful ways. His first true studio project for Warner Music Nashville, the album that's taking shape, has been carefully shaped to reflect the people who mean the most to him.
"No Shoes Nation are the most passionate people I've ever seen," Kenny says. "When I started listening to songs, even before Songs for the Saints came together, I was thinking about how incredible they sounded on Live From No Shoes Nation; about all the stories people tell me about what the songs mean to them, how they've been part of their lives. It makes you want to really write, find and record stuff that measures up to that."
Kenny began amassing songs, experimenting in the studio and working to find the right mix of sounds, themes and feelings. His first studio recording since 2018's Cosmic Hallelujah manifests an accumulation of all the music since.
Making this project over the last few years allowed for unique collaborations with the best musicians who've been part of recordings that have defined coming of age in the 21st century. Some rocking, some thoughtful, Kenny wants this record to speak to and connect with the fans who've found his music something to believe in no matter their state of being.
"People tell me their stories, what a song has meant, where and when they've played it, funerals, weddings, big games" says Kenny. "You realize what these songs represent. It's not just a hit record, but a piece of people's lives, words when they need them, a break or a place to cry...and yes, a lot of times a lot of fun.
"For me, I wanted this record to reflect all that. We have songs with the most rocking guitars and massive drums, but I have a song with just Mac McAnally and John Hobbs, who played piano on so many records, and me. Just listening to those two play, you can hear how much music means to them, too. It's powerful.
"And for the writers, the way we did it wasn't so much 'Let's get some songs...,' as it was, 'Let's get together!' We talked a lot. We laughed a lot. We remembered a lot. It was more about how much we all loved music, diving into talking about how music shaped us. A lot of songs got written after people went home for the night, because they were inspired, which is how Nashville was when I first got there."
No word on album title, how many tracks or release date, but work on Kenny's first Warner Music Nashville record is obviously focusing and finishing up. With his Chillaxification 2020 Tour kicking off April 18 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Kenny is ready to reconnect with NSN.


Mankhim Temple belongs to the Rai community who believe in worshipping the nature. Sakewa Puja, performed in the temple is very famous. It starts when the plants start growing and is celebrated with various forms of dance.
Mankhim, the temple of the Rai, one of Nepal's most ancient ethnolinguistic groups, is located at Aritar, Sikkim. Here the Rai community assembles twice every year for the celebration of Sakew, a day fixed for worship (usually falling in the months of April or May). In the Nepali language this worship is called Ubhowli.
The Mankhim Temple is located at the Maity Village in Aritar. The temple is of Rai origin who believes in the worship of nature. The temple is known for the rocks that surround the temple which have the footprints of elephants on them.


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Devastated parents reveal agony of not telling their 14-year-old son he had incurable brain tumour
Devastated parents reveal agony of not telling their 14-year-old son he had incurable brain tumour… only to discover after his death he had known all along
Namrata Pandya and husband Bhavesh hid the fact Khushil's condition was fatal
They didn't want him to lose hope that 'he wouldn't grow up' and live his dreams'
After he passed last week they found diary in his room in Harrow, London, which revealed he knew his condition would kill him
By Connor Boyd For Mailonline
Published: 12:43 GMT, 8 December 2018 | Updated: 18:38 GMT, 8 December 2018
Distraught parents who tried to protect their son by not telling him his brain tumour would kill him have discovered that he knew all along.
Namrata Pandya, 39 and husband Bhavesh, 43, hid the fact 14-year-old Khushil's condition was fatal because they 'didn't want him to lose hope that he wouldn't grow up and live his dreams'.
But after he passed last week, they found Khushil's diary at home in Harrow, north-west London, in which he'd written 'From day one, I knew the consequences,' after his diagnosis in 2015.
Namrata Pandya and husband Bhavesh hid the fact 14-year-old Khushil's (pictured together) condition was fatal to protect him
Mrs Pandya (pictured cuddling her son) said she didn't want him to lose hope that one day he wouldn't grow up and realise his dreams
The boy defied odds when he was given six to nine months to live when he was told he had a rare Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) – which affects around 30 children in the UK a year.
'We'd decided not to tell him because we wanted to protect him and didn't want him to lose hope that one day he would grow up to realise his dream of being a scientist or zoologist,' Mrs Pandya told the Mirror.
'Some parents may not agree with our decision – and it's the last one any parent wants to be faced with.
'It didn't feel like we had to make a choice – not telling him felt right. We didn't want him to stop living his best life possible.'
Manchester United fan Khushil got to meet Wayne Rooney after watching a match at Old Trafford in 2016
He poses with former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson after watching the game from a directors' box at Old Trafford
The close-knit family spent every weekend together, playing board games and table tennis and often visited family back in India.
But their life was turned upside down when Khushil went to the opticians for a check-up in March 2015 because he had a squint in his left eye.
An MRI at an eye hospital revealed he had the incurable cancerous tumour. The news worsened when they learned it was a DIPG – which no child has ever survived.
He met magician Dynamo after drawing up a wish list of things he wanted to do before he passed
Animal lover Khushil dreamed of becoming a zoologist when he grew older
His parents vowed to make the most of the time their son had left and drew up a bucket list of things he wanted to do.
They visited places like Thorpe Park and Planet Hollywood – and he met his favourite stars such as magician Dynamo and Deadly 60 presenter Steve Backshall.
The Manchester United fan then watched a game from the directors' box at Old Trafford and met Wayne Rooney, Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton after the match.
The family also holidayed to Alaska to watch the Northern Lights..
The boy then conquered a Duke of Edinburgh expedition in June 2017 and got his bronze award, despite being wheelchair-bound.
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Could Samsung's Galaxy S5 Prime be called Galaxy Alpha?
Last month, we posted several photos that allegedly presented Samsung's unannounced Galaxy S5 Prime, which is supposed to be more advanced than the company's current S5 flagship smartphone. Samsung already released a Galaxy S5 spin-off, namely the S5 Active, so an S5 Prime wouldn't come out of the blue. Still, the new handset might not be called Galaxy S5 Prime, and, in fact, it may not use the S5 moniker at all.
Not long after we revealed the photos that supposedly showed (and still show) the unannounced smartphone, the editor-in-chief of SamMobile - a reliable source when it comes to all things Samsung - tweeted that the S5 Prime "might actually be the Galaxy Alpha." Of course, that's just a tweet that wasn't backed by more details, and we shouldn't make assumptions based on it. However, we discovered that Samsung recently filed a trademark application (in the US) for the Galaxy Alpha name - and this certainly gives some credit to the aforementioned tweet. The trademark application relates the Galaxy Alpha name to mobile phones and smartphones, among other things, so it's definitely in the right category. Granted, this doesn't really confirm anything, but at least it tells us that the Galaxy Alpha name is, without a doubt, among Samsung's options for one of its future mobile products.
The Galaxy S5 Prime (or Galaxy Alpha, or whatever its final name is) could be officially announced by Samsung this month, and we're expecting it to be the company's first Quad HD (1,440 x 2,560 pixels) smartphone. Until we hear more on this, you can see the alleged new handset in the slideshow below.
Alpha is the first letter of the greek alphabet. It also means to be the most powerful or dominant. How does that equal cheap???
His means material not name.
By doing this, Samsung is shooting its own foot.
Because selling millions of phones per month rhymes with desperate.
Sounds like a frat house.
Whatever it calls doesn't matter to me as long as it is good enough.
Not only you but we also.
"We"??? Please dont bring me to your pathetic comunity..
Who told u that u r in our team.......we mean we not u.
Then what ur doin here?? I see no nokia here?? Ooopss i forgot you have no life.. sorry..
Then how do I comment.
prime aid, or cool aid..
Not drinking the cool aid sammy.
I think your htc one m8 sales really needs aid..
Ok, and how much will this cost? 850.00 or 300.00 on a 2yr contract?
As much as I bought the phone with the knowledge of this possibility, I don't (want to) believe it because it would be a very tacky move, and nothing like this has ever materialized before. The S5 is a great device regardless, but a flagship is a flagship.
not sure about the whole flagship term, but currently the S5 is selling at 620 USD in my country (as comparison, Note 3 is 20 USD less) without any contract. the S5 Prime may be having a price tag of 700-750 USD when launch.
But in reality they still have the same phones they bought. It's not like Prime is going to make their phones leak and lag. I'm still going to love my note 3 after note 4 comes out.


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Police Scotland to double presence along England border
Police Scotland will double its presence along the border with England after the First Minister announced tighter coronavirus restrictions.
Chief Constable lain Livingstone said "highly visible patrols" on roads will be used to "deter anyone who night be considering breaching the coronavirus travel restrictions".
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced severe lockdown measures for Scotland on Saturday.
They included a "strict travel ban" preventing travel to or from other parts of the UK, which was put in place last month but was due to be removed over the Christmas period.
Some exceptions to the ban are allowed for essential purposes.
In a statement, Mr Livingstone said it would not be "appropriate or proportionate for officers to establish checkpoints or roadblocks to simply enforce travel restrictions".
But he added: "Today, I have authorised the doubling of our operational presence in the Border areas of Scotland.
"These highly visible patrols will be proactively deployed on our road networks to continue our operational activity to ensure drivers and vehicles are in a fit condition to drive.
"The patrols will also deter anyone who night be considering breaching the coronavirus travel restrictions."
He said he expects roads to be "quieter than usual over the corning days".
"We have been clear throughout this public health crisis that your police service is here to support our collective effort to combat coronavirus.
"Though the rules have changed often and, at times, quickly, officers and staff will continue with common sense, empathy and discretion to work with our fellow citizens to help keep everyone safe.
"It is the consent of the public from which policing in Scotland draws its legitimacy.
"As our communities expect, where officers encounter wilful, persistent or flagrant breaches we will act decisively to enforce the law."
John Lamont, Scottish Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, said more clarity was needed.
"The Scottish Government and Police Scotland need to ensure clarity around travel restrictions to avoid any public misunderstanding," he said.
"Clearly this virus does not respect borders but a range of exemptions have always been in place to allow safe and necessary travel for valid reasons, and we need to know if that has changed."
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