We can now officially announce our latest Ofsted inspection has graded our SYDENHAM nursery as OUTSTANDING.
We are very proud to announce that our Shortlands nursery recently received a glowing report from Ofsted in December 2017. They have recognized all areas as outstanding!
Book your 3 & 4 yr old 30 Hours free government funding today!
Our Pre School children are now proudly sportly their blue Little Cherubs jumpers & book bags, taking great pride in wearing it. They all look very smart with very positive feedback!
We now have a position for a Early Years Practitioner that holds a relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification.
Little Cherubs Sydenham has had a fabulous new garden makeover! All Children, Parents & Little Cherubs Family are very excited to make use of our lovley grass with the nice sunny weather!
We have a limited amount of afternoon slots left still advailable (1-6pm). Please call 02087783232 to book your space TODAY!
We are delighted to announce that Little Cherubs will be opening a brand new extra room for our Pre School age group in September 2015. To register your child please call 020 8778 3232.
New to Shortlands nursery, a bright and inviting safety surface for our children to enjoy.Please watch out for our Sydenham nursery which will also be benefiting from the same play surface and canopy.


Just how important is southwest Michigan to the history of the state? When Michigan joined the union in 1837, there were only 16 incorporated cities and villages. Half of them were in the southwest corner of the state.
According to Michigan State University when Michigan was admitted to the union there was only one city in the state and that was Detroit. However there were 15 villages and 8 of them were clustered in the southwest side of the state.
On the other side of the state you would have found the villages of Tecumseh, Monroe, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, Pontiac, Adrian, and Mount Clemens.
So what about other now-large cities in Michigan? They simply didn't exist yet. The only exception was Grand Rapids. There was a settlement with a sizeable population along that area of the Grand River, but it was not yet incorporated. That would happen one year after statehood in 1838.
Now you might be thinking, what about Sault Ste. Marie, isn't that the oldest settlement in the state? Certainly it is, but we're talking about incorporation here and the Soo didn't become a village until 1879 and a city in 1887.


If you are an ODSP recipient, you have access to catheter coverage by using the MSN form ( Mandatory Special Necessities Benefit ). The form will allow your doctor to request a specific number of catheters per day and also a specific type or brand of catheter. If you catheterize 5 times per day, your doctor can complete the form accordingly.
3. Ask your doctor to complete and sign the SpeediCath support letter. Simply click on the link on this page, download the letter and send it to your doctor. This letter outlines the issue(s) you are having and why you need to use SpeediCath.
1. Obtain an MSN form. Call toll free: 1-888-256-6758 for your nearest ODSP office to mail a form to you. It is not available online and ODSP will only provide one form per person.
3. Ask your doctor to complete a support letter that will advise ODSP why you require that number and type of catheter. A sample SpeediCath support letter is available here.
4. Submit the MSN form and support letter to ODSP to request approval for coverage.
5. If approved, take your new prescription to your catheter supplier and ask them to bill ODSP directly.
The Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities provides funding for some of the extra costs of caring for a child with a disability. Like the need for catheters for bladder management. Families may be eligible for funding up to $450 a month to assist with such costs. Eligibility and how much funding a family receives depends on the family's income, severity of the disability, difficulties the child has with walking, communicating and feeding.
The Easter Seals Society Ontario delivers an incontinence supply program for families of children with severe disabilities where the disability results in chronic incontinence. Under the Easter Seals program, children (aged 3-5) are eligible for $400 and children (aged 6-17) are eligible for $900 in incontinence supplies, in two semi-annual instalments. Applicants should contact Easter Seals at 1-888-377-5437 .
If you qualify, you may be eligible to get support from both the ACSD as well as Easter Seals.


Sean Combs — otherwise known as Diddy, Puffy, Puff, P. Diddy, or Puff Daddy depending on the day of the week — has bid about $200 million for Fuse cable TV network. Bloomberg News reports that Diddy plans to fold Fuse into Revolt, the network he founded last year.
With the buy, Revolt would increase its distribution by over 70 million homes. Currently, Revolt reaches about 22 million homes and is carried by Comcast and Time Warner Cable. Fuse, on the other hand, reaches about 74 million homes through DirecTV and Dish Network.
If Diddy's offer is accepted — he is one of several bidders — early word is that each show on the new combined network will be hosted by Dylan.


Major transitions, illness, or devastating losses throw us into a world that feels less safe, less secure, less known. Beliefs that have long anchored our lives may now feel vulnerable and unstable.
Pain by its very nature gets our attention implying something is not right. Instinctively we sense that this isn't the way the world was supposed to be. The natural question of "Why?" begs an answer. A holy unrest settles over us like heavy fog as faith, hope, and even God may be clouded from view.
Do you sense there is more to life? Do you feel stuck or numb spiritually? Are you disillusioned, discouraged, or have questions you can no longer ignore? Some questions may not have clear-cut answers, but I believe it is important to ask them, to ponder them, and listen mindfully.
My role in spiritual direction is to offer a sacred space as you explore the nagging pull on your heart, discover why it is there and where it might lead. Together we pay attention to where God is moving and listen closely for His direction.
Confidentiality and privacy provide a secure, non-judgmental environment where you can be authentic. The mask can safely be removed.
It is an honor to be on the path of discovery and healing and watch as hope rises within a soul experiencing renewal, refreshment, and a deeper intimacy with God. Is this your desire?


A role-play session will typically, at a minimum, involve two characters: A client and a hearing care professional. The client can either be played by one of the participants in the group or you can choose to use an outside individual as a simulated client. Such simulated clients can either be a member of the community without a formal acting background or an actor who has been trained to portray patients. All simulated clients, regardless of their own experience, bring a 'non-medical' client perspective to the scenario.
Sometimes, the scenario involves one or more additional characters such as relatives, caretakers, or other individuals who play a part in the client's life. Simulated clients can also help play these parts and may contribute to discussions among students and tutors about the different perspectives of the characters involved. Role-plays can also be done with scenarios based on communication with colleagues, e.g. asking for advice about a client or challenging a decision.
Using simulated clients who are not associated with the hearing care community can be very valuable, since they offer an outside perspective of the appointment. Simulated clients who have acting experience may also find it easier to re-enact emotionally difficult situations than other group participants.
Lesley Jones talks about the importance of role-playing situations in a safe environment and the value of working with simulated clients.
Workshop participants are more likely to share their experiences and feel comfortable in role-play situations when the learning takes place in a safe environment.
As a facilitator, you can help create this environment by setting ground rules early on in the learning session. This will help participants feel at ease during role-play and feedback situations.


Take our Coba ruins tour or an Ek Balam tour and make the most of your visit to Cancun or the Riviera Maya! A Coba tour will let you see one of the most extensive cities built by the ancient Mayan civilization and you can tour the ruins by bike if you wish.
Coba tours and Ek Balam excursions allow you to climb the temples!
Been there, done that, got a T-shirt on a Chichen Itza tour and looking for something different? A Coba or Ek Balam tour from Cancun will bring you to visit two Mayan ruins sites that may not be on your radar. Coba is located northwest of Tulum in the state of Quintana Roo, about two hours from Cancun. Ek Balam is in the nearby state of Yucatan, located 170 kms/105 miles from Cancun. On our Coba tours you'll be amazed by the views from atop the Nohoch Mul pyramid, one of the tallest in the Mayan world and climbing the Acropolis on an Ek Balam tour is an experience not to be missed.
We're pleased to bring you a fine selection of Coba and Ek Balam tours and excursions. Our Coba ruins tours from Cancun can be combined with visits to the Tulum Mayan ruins or the natural aquarium of Xel Ha Park. Adrenaline junkies won't want to miss the Coba Mayan Encounter which includes an exciting rappel into a cenote and ziplines over the jungle canopy! Our Ek Balam tour include a visit to the spectacular Cenote Maya, a natural limestone sinkhole perfect for a refreshing swim, rappel and a zipline with a water landing!
A day trip to Ek Balam or Coba is a BIG adventure! Our drivers will pick you up in the morning from Cancun or the Riviera Maya and we recommend you have a healthy breakfast for energy for the Coba excursion or Ek Balam tour. The heat of the sun can be intense, we recommend wearing light cotton clothes, wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses and lots of sunblock! Since both archaeological sites are set deep in the jungle, mosquito repellent is a very good idea. Bring your bathing suit and towel for the cenote swim, you won't want to miss the chance to refresh in the sacred waters of these natural pools!
The best Mayan ruins tours at the best prices, reserve today!
Take a Coba tour or an Ek Balam excursion if you're looking for more Mayan ruins tours!
One of the best things about our Coba tour is the fact that you can climb to the top of pyramid Nohoch Mul, which is the second tallest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula. The view from the top of this huge temple will take your breath away during any of our Coba ruins tours!
On the other hand, an Ek Balam tour, which is one of the ancient Mayan cities with the most ornate structures, is a must. In addition to touring this ancient city during our most popular Ek Balam tour, you will rappel into Cenote Maya where you can swim, dive and zipline.
Reserve your Mayan ruins tour with us today!


Our customizable wine and snack try features a stemmed glass attachment and a single logo imprint.
Ensure that everyone is comfortable and content while eating their food at parties and games by using the Wine and Snack Tray. This multipurpose drink holder safely carries stemmed wine glass, plastic cup, or a 12 oz. beverage can. It can also hold hors-d'oeuvres, snacks, and sandwiches. The tray is top rack dishwasher safe. The large imprint area prominently displays your business name whenever the tray is used. Stamp your company's logo on the tray and give it away at sporting events, trade fairs, carnivals, corporate and community events to promote your business in every step of the way.


Airtel has begun launching the BlackBerry Z10 in Africa. Airtel, which has operations in 20 countries across South Asia and Africa, has announced the Z10 availability.
Nigeria has already seen the BlackBerry Z10 release. The company says the Z10 will become available from Airtel stores across Africa over the next few weeks.
The BlackBerry Z10 will be able to make use of the many data bundles available from Airtel. The plans will likely be comparable to other top-tier devices, since the Z10 no longer makes use of BIS.
Check out more on the Z10 at Airtel here.


From masked raccoon bandits to thieving dogs, we all love our curious animals at Popucrime!
If you would like to share one of yours with us, send it to us at editor@popucrime.com.
*Please note Popucrime is currently donating limited ad space to missing animals/animals in crisis free of charge. Due to administrative restrictions, situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We love our animals and are always happy to help when possible. Please contact us at the email address above if you have a case to submit.
Clearly General wasn't pleased with his room and decided to take himself for a walk after breaking out of an animal hospital. Recommended sentence: No bacon treats for 24 hours.


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Home NBA "The Jeremy Lin Exposé"; By Russell Westbrook
"The Jeremy Lin Exposé"; By Russell Westbrook
Jeremy Lin's been off the radar during his first season in Houston. It's a few rungs below the Sports Illustrated covers and nightly leads on Sportscenter that he experienced in New York. The meteoric rise of Lin was followed by a gradual descent to sub-par status, which is where he plateaued throughout this season.
In his playoff debut, Lin re-emerged resembling the D-League player who languished on the Knicks bench. James Harden was a one-man wrecking crew, attacking the rack all night. Lin, however, imploded. He scored just four points, dished three assists and had four turnovers.
Russell Westbrook slapped him around, offensively, but Lin appeared flummoxed by the Thunder, who forced him to shoot 1-for-7 from the field. The "real Lin" is probably hidden somewhere between Game 1 and the Lin who averaged nearly 15 points and six assists per game in the regular season against OKC.
In Lin's defense, OKC held regular season opponents to the second-lowest field percentage in the league last season, and Harden was just 6-for-19 from the field. However, Harden's misses came as he was forced to assume ball-handling and scoring duties. If Lin is the type to thrive with his back against the wall, he'll come out firing on all cylinders in Game 2.
Conversely, Westbrook couldn't even feel Lin's presence on the defensive end, as he fell just two-rebounds short of a triple-double. It's not a revelation to watch Westbrook outplay Lin – Russ wins nearly every matchup he get against rival point guards. But it was definitely unsettling, however, to watch 37-year-old Derek Fisher double up Lin's offensive output in 12 minutes.
Daryl Morey probably clings to the prospect of Lin as an icon in the Asian market, and how that can help the franchise, because one wonders if Morey is still confident that Lin is the best fit to share the backcourt with Harden as the starting point guard. As a Knick, Lin was a dynamo in the pick-and-roll. Unfortunately, Harden might be the NBA's best pick-and-roll player, and Kevin McHale puts him, not Lin, in position to take advantage of those opportunities.
So it leaves Lin and the Rockets in a prematurely tough spot. The Rockets have invested a hefty sum in Lin. Lin is holding the Rockets point guard position hostage, while the Knicks haven't regretted his departure for a second. This season, the Knicks are flourishing with Jason Kidd's beautiful defensive mind and a lighter Raymond Felton in their backcourt.
The Rockets are a squad on the rise, but Lin's upside is nowhere to be found. If they don't see vast improvement from Lin in Game 2, you wouldn't be Linsane to expect for this to be a quick series.

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Pirates, Valentine's Day is just around the corner and if you are looking to gift your other half with a romantic trip away then look no further than this!
We have come across this super cute city break in Paris staying in a love themed 4* hotel for 2 nights - does it get anymore romantic than that!
There flights are from many UK airports and you can decide to stay longer and upgrade your room at time of booking.
You will be staying in the Montmartre Mon Amour which is in a great location in Paris, close to public transport to help you visit all the places you want to see during your stay.
Your room will be well equipped with a double bed, 24-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, blackout drapes, private en-suite bathroom with rainfall shower, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and room service is on offer.


Drive shafts have been used on motorcycles almost as long as there have been motorcycles. As an alternative to chain and belt drives, drive shafts offer relatively maintenance-free operation and long life. A disadvantage of shaft drive on a motorcycle is that gearing or a Hobson's joint or similar is needed to turn the power 90° from the shaft to the rear wheel, losing some power in the process. On the other hand, it is easier to protect the shaft linkages and drive gears from dust, sand and mud.
The best known motorcycle manufacturer to use shaft drive for a long time—since 1923—is BMW. Among contemporary manufacturers, Moto Guzzi is also well-known for its shaft drive motorcycles. The British company, Triumph and all four Japanese brands, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha, have produced shaft drive motorcycles. All geared models of the Vespa scooter produced to date have been shaft-driven. The automatic models, however, use a belt.
Motorcycle engines positioned such that the crankshaft is longitudinal and parallel to the frame are often used for shaft driven motorcycles. This requires only one 90° turn in power transmission, rather than two. Bikes from Moto Guzzi and BMW, plus the Triumph Rocket III and Honda ST series all use this engine layout.
Motorcycles with shaft drive are subject to shaft effect where the chassis climbs when power is applied. This is counteracted with systems such as BMW's Paralever, Moto Guzzi's CARC and Kawasaki's Tetra Lever.
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Black Panther star Letitia Wright has received an Emmy Award nomination for her performance in the Black Mirror episode "Black Museum." However, the Guyanese-born British actress has yet to have watched it.
"By the Emmys, I will have seen the episode," she told Entertainment Tonight. "It's so bad. I want to see the whole season together, so finding that time is annoying."
But that doesn't mean she isn't grateful for the nomination.
"To know that the hard work and care that went into this character and what she was representing—that people vibe to it and it got a nomination—is just a feeling of total gratitude," she continued.
The 24-year-old actress also gave a bit of insight on how she landed the role with the help of her Black Panther co-star, Daniel Kaluuya, who starred in the Black Mirror first season episode "Fifteen Million Merits."
"They asked me to read the script and, if I liked it, put myself on tape. I called up Daniel and was like, 'Bro, I need that source.' Come to my apartment and help me," she explained. "He played Rolo for me. I said, 'I can't do two takes, we need to nail this in one.' We did it and the week after that, I booked it."
And as we mentioned, she didn't just book it—she's up for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for the role. The Emmy Awards are set to air on September 17.
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June 18 2013 – VistaJet, the world's leading Global business aviation company, today announced a transaction with Bombardier Aerospace for 40 Challenger* 350* jets, consisting of 20 firm orders and 20 options with a 2013 list price of $1.035 billion US. The new Challenger 350 jets will join the VistaJet fleet in mid-2014.
Featuring a jump seat for the Cabin Hostess and cabin divider door, VistaJet's Challenger 350 aircraft configuration mirrors the high standard and privacy of its larger counterparts within the fleet. The Challenger 350 jet is equipped with the latest cabin management system, including features such as in- flight Internet access via WI-FI, a modern business suite and trim panel speakers for the ultimate inflight sound. VistaJet is the only operator with a Cabin Hostess on every flight.
The Challenger 350 jet has a true intercontinental range of 5,926 km; providing non-stop connections between all major cities within Mainland China, exceptional point-to-point access between major African cities and an impressive intercontinental capability, such as London-Lagos, Moscow-Dubai and Mumbai- Nairobi**.
Steve Ridolfi, president of Bombardier Business Aircraft concluded, "Following a historic Global aircraft order late last year, we are very proud that VistaJet has once again chosen to partner with Bombardier for their fleet expansion needs. Our newly launched Challenger 350 jet will be an excellent complement to their existing fleet of Bombardier aircraft. The Challenger 350 jet's superior performance, new cabin and best-in-class operating costs will further support VistaJet's global expansion and mission to offer the ultimate business jet family across the world.
In late November 2012, VistaJet, the world's luxury aviation company, announced the largest single transaction in business aviation history: 56 firm orders for Bombardier Global Jets and options for an additional 86 Global aircraft. The transaction was valued at more than $7.8 billion US based on list prices; deliveries will commence in 2014.


Excerpts from Handel's Messiah will be performed by the Sydney Multi-Stake Choir and Chamber Orchestra Sunday, 13 December. The performance will be at the Baulkham Hills Meetinghouse, 77 Watkins Road, Baulkham Hills, NSW, starting at 6 PM. Admission is free as a gift to the community by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Soloists will include Alexandra Dalman (Soprano), Phillip Denley (Tenor), Mark Gardner (Bass), Kylie Loveland (Harpsicord), Adrian Munn (Trumpet) under the direction of David Meredith and with Dianna Denley as the Concert Master.


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Russia mediates in Georgia storm
The Russian foreign minister is meeting politicians in Tbilisi, where President Eduard Shevardnadze is facing fierce opposition.
Opposition supporters celebrate after breaking into parliament
Igor Ivanov held talks with opposition leader Mikhail Saakashvili early on Sunday and then went on to meet Shevardnadze.
But Saakashvili later stepped up the pressure on Shevardnadze by urging thousands of supporters gathered in the centre of Tbilisi to march on the president's residence outside the capital.
Shevardnadze fled the seized parliament on Saturday. He refused to give in to opposition demands that he resign and has declared a state of emergency.
Ivanov received a warm welcome at the parliament building shortly after initial talks with his Georgian counterpart, Irakly Menagarishvili.
Thousands of protesters, still holding a vigil at the parliament, applauded as a smiling Ivanov shook hands with parliament chairman Zurab Zhvaniya.
Moscow's role
Saakashvili said after talks with Ivanov that Russia would "play a constructive role" in attempts to find a solution to the crisis.
"I passed on to Igor Ivanov our position of principle, which is that the president and parliament in this country must change. He promised to pass this on to President Shevardnadze," Saakashvili told the Rustavi-2 television channel.
Igor Ivanov was warmly greeted
by the opposition on his arrival
"Any side, any serious player which will help a peaceful transfer of power, will be welcomed by us," he added. Saakashvili quoted Ivanov as saying that "the use of Russian
military forces in Georgia is ruled out".
"Russia is not interfering in Georgian affairs. It has never done so and will not do so in the future, but we are not indifferent to its fate," Ivanov assured reporters upon his arrival.
"We are concerned in principle that all developments evolve in the framework of the constitution and law, and any such resolution will answer the long-term interests of Georgia and the Caucasus as a whole," the minister added.
Shevardnadze said the army would take over if the newly elected parliament was not allowed to meet to ratify the emergency decree within 48 hours, as required by the Georgian constitution.
However, it appears unlikely that deputies will return, after being forced out by the opposition amid chaotic scenes on Saturday.
The country's armed forces have so far not intervened. Defence Minister David Tevzadze said he had received no orders from Shevardnadze, his commander in chief, to use force to restore order.
Armed personnel carriers have been spotted on Tbilisi's streets, but security forces allowed demonstrators into parliament - some even offering words of encouragement.
US interests
Meanwhile, as opposing political groups are fighting for power
in Georgia, behind the scenes two bigger forces - the US and Russia - are also slugging it out for influence in the country.
Shevardnadze has warned he
may use troops to restore order
US Secretary of State Colin Powell was reportedly considering a trip to Tbilisi to push US interests.
Since the fall of communism, Moscow and Washington have tried to keep on friendly terms, but in Georgia their competing interests have left them in a Cold war style head-to-head confrontation.
Both sides have a major stake in the outcome of the drama being played out in Tbilisi.
"Georgia is strategically important because that is where NATO, in the shape of Turkey, meets Russia," said Zeyno Baran, director for international security and energy at the Nixon Centre in Washington and a specialist on Georgian affairs.
Another factor is oil. Georgia has none itself but it is on a transit route for the export of crude oil from the nearby Caspian Sea, where western oil companies are hungrily developing new fields.


I recently finished designing the bridal shower invitation for one of my best friends Dana Hamaan. We've known eachother since high school and she is one of those friends who I know will be a part of my life forever. No matter where life might lead us. I admire her in so many ways. She is getting married this October to an amazing man and I am so incredibly happy for her! Her wedding ceremony and reception will be held outdoors at her parents ranch and the style of her wedding is soft, vintage, and organic. Lots of burlap, muslin and lace, mason jars and twinkle lights….and a very neutral, muted color palate made up of shades of grey, ivory and tan (we have a very similar style!) Here is the inspiration board I put together for her a few months back…photos pulled from a number of other wedding websites I often visit.
One of my favorite things to do is design invitations, so it was a blast to be able to put together Dana's bridal shower invitation. I wanted to go for a very delicate, hand-stitched look for the invite. Something that fit in with the theme and style of the wedding but was a bit more "girly" and sweet. I went to PAPER SOURCE (the greatest store on earth!) and bought a few different card stocks for the main invite and small registry card. I had the idea of getting an extra round scalloped note card to include in the invitation in which all the girls invited could write their favorite recipe and bring it back to the shower. That way we could present to Dana somewhat of a recipe book that she can keep for her new home. I also loaded up on a few LACE EDGE PUNCHERS from Martha Stewart…AMAAAZING….a small heart hole puncher, decorative handmade paper, and a bit of ivory paint to detail the front of each note card with a simple flower. HERE THEY ARE!! What do you think!?
Thanks to Sean and Brianne Walker for photographing these invites for me. They are also the pair responsible for Dana and Joel's gorgeous engagement photos…see them all HERE.
I have seen so many amazing jewelry designs recently that I just had to do a post on a few of them. I love the use of geometry and the mix of old and new found in many of these pieces. And who doesn't love gold?
AK VINTAGE jewelry is made from a mixture of authentic vintage parts, recycled leather and castings made locally (in Portland, OR) from one of a kind vintage findings.
ALL FOR THE MOUNTAIN – old world + space age + mysterious+ raw = love.
GARNETT JEWELRY is a unique line of original handmade jewelry that features handcrafted necklaces, earrings and bracelets using an eclectic mix of the vintage and new.
Another LOOKBOOK addition. Again….shot by Miss Katie Gardner. I call this dress my grandma smock….because it is not particularly flattering and it reminds me of the doilies and tea. Two things I actually in fact love. Along with old school VW buses.
JANISH JEWELS is a new amazing ETSY find I wanted to share! I think these rough diamond rings would make the perfect simple engagement ring…or anniversary gift! (…hunny?) I am loving the mix of silver and gold on some of these.
Natural, raw, uncut, conflict free diamonds on hammered bands. Custom rings are available upon request.


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Q: box-shadow on top of children How do I get an inset CSS3 box-shadow to render on top of its children elements?
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HTML:

User 1:Test

User 2:Test

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CSS:
#chatroom{
    border: 1px solid #CCC;
    height: 135px;
    font-size: 0.75em;
    line-height: 1.2em;
    overflow: auto;
    -moz-box-shadow: inset 0 0px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    -webkit-box-shadow: inset 0 0px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.chatmessage{
    padding: 4px 2px;
}
.chatmessage b{
    margin-right: 2px;
}
.chatmessage:nth-child(2n) {
    background: #EEE;
}

A: To avoid the use of an additional element, you can use css pseudo-elements. Try this demo.
#chatroom {
    position: relative;
}

#chatroom:before {
    content: "";

    /* Expand element */
    position: absolute;
    left: 0px;
    top: 0px;
    right: 0px;
    bottom: 0px;

    -moz-box-shadow: inset 0 0 8px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    -webkit-box-shadow: inset 0 0 8px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 8px rgba(0,0,0,.55);

    /* Disable click events */
    pointer-events: none;
}

Basically this css creates that additional element for you. Notice the pointer-events:none to allow click events to pass through this element.
Keep in mind that pointer-events:none doesn't work well on some mobile devices regarding touch scrolling (clicking/taping works well). I ended up not using inset shadows at all because of this.

A: Change the background-color of any children to also be RGBA (this only gets set in browsers that understand it which, conveniently, is any browser that can handle the shadow):
.chatmessage:nth-child(2n) {
    background : #EEE;
    background : RGBA(0, 0, 0, .066);
}

Note that the two colors (#EEE, RGBA( 0, 0, 0, .066)) are identical as long as the background behind them is white.
Demo since people seem to be down voting this for no reason: http://jsfiddle.net/6NrkR/

A: cant be done directly from css.. (it is not shadow if it goes above overlapping elements)
you would need to rework your html a bit by adding a div (or use a pseudo element as suggested by miguelcobain's answer) to overlay the shadow and your CSS to make the new div have the shadow..

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Last year we quickly realized the importance of video marketing. Our Facebook Live videos we produced, gathered more engagement that ever before. Moving into 2017 our content strategy is designed around video marketing. When you see statistics like, 500 million people are watching Facebook videos every day and, 78% of people watch videos online every week, you quickly realize if you haven't already jumped on the train, you probably should moving into 2017.
So why should video take a leading role in your content marketing plan? Well did you know YouTube is now the second largest search engine on the web? That should tell you something. Video helps gain higher retention rates, 65% of viewers watch more than 3/4 of a video which is better than original text-based content. It also helps improve email click-throughs, engagement, and SEO to name a few. Not to mention the good possibility of increased customer conversions.
Now check out this amazing in depth infographic from HighQ which highlights why 2017 will be the year of video!
True! If you want big ROI, then use videos.
"96% B2B plan to use videos for content marketing"- pretty much says it all. Good article, and I agree, videos are the best form of content marketing and the best way to engage potential customers.
I have to agree, videos are a great tool for marketing. I myself prefer to watch video tutorials on Youtube in free time than read tutorials, this way it's much easier for me to remember more information.


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The Swamis backpack by Nixon is made from 600D polyester. This pack features a large volume roll top with custom side release buckle closure, padded shoulder straps with headphone port, and a front accessory zip pocket. It also features an internal laptop slip, and custom Nixon detailing. It measures 24 x 11 x 6 inches (25L).


What Would Your LinkedIn Profile Sound Like Out Loud?
How would your LinkedIn profile sound if someone were to recite it out loud? Is it something that you would feel proud of, or perhaps make you feel a little bit silly?
Well that's exactly what LinkedIn Out Loud have done! They have created a hilarious video series and Tumblr page using genuine LinkedIn summaries from profiles that they have come across when browsing the network.
Careful what you write on your profile, or you may fall target next!
They must have been so busy working harder than everyone else to write a decent summary.
No I'm not…No I don't…Nope I haven't done that either…Oh wait I see they've done there.
If you're looking for a tennis playing economics major with a boxset addiction to work night shifts…here's your man!
Oh gosh, maybe they should see a doctor!
I'm not sure what kind of job this one's after!
Check out the first video of the series below for some more great quotes.


As you know, the number of people with diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is increasing quickly world wide. So, the question now is how to prevent this disease from interfering our life. Making a few lifestyle changes can dramatically lower the chances of developing diabetes. The same changes could also lower the chances of developing heart disease and some cancers.
Take a deep breath. Then, read on the whole article below to discover simple natural ways to prevent diabetes type 2 and obesity.
Excess weight is the single most critical cause of type 2 diabetes. In reality, overweight will increase the chances of developing diabetes. Even, being obese will make you 20-40 times more likely to develop the condition of diabetes than people with normal weight.
Thus, losing your weight and controlling it is necessary for preventing diabetes. It is extremely important if your weight is above the healthy-weight range. It is proven that losing about 7 to 10 percent of current weight will cut the opportunity of developing diabetes in half.
Some people usually resist checking the blood sugar level. However, daily monitoring actually is the single way to know whether or not you are controlling your blood sugar properly. Foods, medications, activity level, stress, and illness can impact your blood glucose. Once you do not check it, you may not know whether those levels are holding steady or just getting out of control. All you need to do is to ask your doctor how you should check and what needed to do if they are abnormal.
If you or someone you love is suffering from diabetes or at the risk of suffering this disease, then do not overlook this guide, you had better refer the complete plan for taking control diabetes right away.
Warm up: as you know, warm-ups will help in getting the body ready for physical activities. So, shrug the shoulders, then tap the toes, and swing the arms or move in place. Try moving and warming up a few minutes before joining in any activity.
Find some activities that you love. The key is to find something you enjoy doing and then stick with it – whether it is swimming, walking, cycling, or dancing – and then get moving! For instance, you can follow brisk walking. This is considered as a great way to be more active. Make sure that you prepare the proper walking shoes. Find a safe place, such as outdoor or indoor walking paths, or in a shopping mall, or even a community center.
Another method that you can take advantage is dancing. Dancing is a healthy and funny way that helps you be more active. Turn on your favorite music, get off the couch, and move freely without distractions.
Diet plays an important role in preventing diabetes. This is one of vital ways to prevent diabetes if you are really serious about controlling diabetes naturally. While exercise is also critical, what people eat also has the biggest effect when it comes to weight loss. In fact, to do this, no special food or complicated diet plan are get involved. In other words, every time you eat, just beware of where you are; what time it is; how hungry you feel before starting to eat when you stop eating; what you eat; the amounts of foods eaten, and your feelings at that time. By determining the situations, you will likely make good food choices.
Consume small portions of heart-healthy fats lie in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
Keep portions of 3 ounce servings of poultry, meat, and fish equal to the size of a deck of cards.
Choose foods that are broiled and baked instead of fried.
Limit deserts and sweets because they contain fat and sugar. Just have a small serving when finishing a healthy meal. Do not eat that every day.
Swap burgers, canola oil and olive oil as they contain saturated fats for clogging arteries, increasing insulin resistance, trigger inflammation and lower diabetes risk significantly.
Eat 7 serves of vegetables and fruits; and 3 serve and whole grains a day.
Eat non-starchy beans, vegetables, and fruits like apples, peaches, berries and pears.
Eat tropical fruits with low glycemic index such as papayas, bananas and mangoes.
Limit eating refined grain products like white pasta, breads and white potatoes to your small side dishes.
Limit ice cream as this snack is one of the concentrated sweets.
Eat slowly and stop eating when you are full.
Choose to broil, bake, stir-fry, fri, instead of frying.
Instead of sweetened fruits beverages or sodas, you had better drink water. So, how do sugary drinks lead to this increased risk? Weight gain may explain the link. It is recommended that you should drink a glass of water 10 minutes before each meal to take the edge off your hunger.
The adequate amount of water a person needs to take each day, normally, at least 8 glasses; thus, be sure that you add water drinking into your daily habits.
As proven, smoking will increase the risk of suffering diabetes. Once you have diabetes, smoking will make your condition even worse. It also can raise the blood-glucose levels, constrict your blood vessels, and lead inflammation. Those people who smoke often have increased risk of kidney disease, and nerve damage, foot and leg infections. It is worth noting that a lot of people gain weight after quitting smoking. That is because they try to satisfy their nicotine cravings by eating more and more. This is really a particularly dangerous resolution for diabetics. Thus, it is actually necessary for you to stop smoking right from now.
Diabeter also get involved in kidney diseases, then to know how to prevent and get rid of kidney stones, you can refer the guide of kidney stone removal report guide.
Just drink in a moderation. Drink between one-half and two-alcoholic drinks each day. It can reduce the risk of suffering type 2 diabetes by about 30%, compared with heavy drinkers or non-drinkers. Nevertheless, if you have already had diabetes, then there are some wonderings about the benefits of alcohol. Take consultation from your doctors to ensure that alcohol is safe for your case and that you are aware of how it may affect the blood-glucose levels.
According to a new research, eating something – anything – within two or three hours after waking up, every day, will reduce the risk of getting diabetes by 34 percent. Do opt for healthy food choices when possible. Among the best options: peaches, nectarines, and plums. These stone fruits have bioactive compounds that will help you prevent obesity-related diabetes as well as heart disease.
Sleeping less than 6 hours per night will lead to the increased risk of diabetes, results from the Boston Area Community Health Pre-Diabetes Study show. When you are lacking of sleep, then appetite-regulating hormones will go a bit haywire. Also, this can cause spikes in the hormone cortisol that might raise the insulin levels and cause blood sugar imbalances. Get 6, preferably 7 or more hours of sleep for recovery time for the nerves and all other systems to settle and rest. The first strategy now to get better sleeps is to get the computer, TV, or smart phone out of your room now. Just give it a try and see how good it will be.
Check some tips for having a good night sleep and unique tips to conquer sleep apnea here!
After 6 months to a year of enhancing your exercise and diet habits, it is time for you to return for a test to see how your blood sugar levels have changed. Just regularly schedule appointments in advance with the doctor in order to monitor your urine and blood if you are at risk for diabetes. The doctor could test you for diabetes. High blood pressure and high cholesterol may boost your risk for diabetes as well as other diseases. To make it easier, set automatic reminders on your phone or online calendar to ensure you keep your appointments.
This sounds not relevant to ways to prevent diabetes; yet, it actually involves in your risk of diabetes. Stress can release certain hormones which play an critical role in how the body handles sugar. It also increases your blood pressure, which might raise the risk for diabetes. When it comes to stress relieving, exercise is a great stress-buster! Having a balanced mood also helps you control your health, in general, and prevents diabetes, in particular.
Try a yoga class, take a bike ride or go for a swim. Some people relax with a funny book or movie, or getting together with friends. Or, you can follow some deep breathing exercises, quick guidelines for meditation techniques to get the best method for relaxing.
Learn simple strategies on controlling stress and anxiety fast with the primal stress book to get peaceful mind and balanced mood now!
– Flu vaccine: This vaccine will help you stay healthy through flu season and prevent you against serious complications associated with different types of flu.
– Pneumonia vaccine: Normally, you just need one shot of pneumonia vaccine. But if you are in the age of 60s or you are diabetics, you may vaccine booster shots each 5 years.
– Hepatitis B vaccine: The CDC recommends hepatitis B vaccination for diabetics if you're from 19 to 59 with different types of diabetes (type 1 and 2). If you're older than 60 without hepatitis B vaccination and suffer from diabetes, talk to the doctor to know whether the hepatitis B vaccination is right for you or not.
– Other vaccines: Ideally, Stay up to date with tetanus shots, each 10-year booster. Depending on your circumstance, your doctor will recommend suitable vaccines that work for you.
Diabetes can let you prone to the gum infection. So, brush your teeth regularly twice a day, remember to floss the teeth, and take dental exams twice a year. If your gums look red or bleed or swollen, consult the dentist right away!
Dry the feet gently, between toes.
Wash the feet daily in warm water.
Moisturize the ankles and feet with lotion.
Consult the doctor if you have any sore and other foot problem.
Check the feet daily for cut, blisters, redness, sores and swelling.
Scientifically, Aspirin can reduce blood's ability to clot. Take aspirin daily can help you reduce the risk of heart attack and disease, big concerns associated with diabetes. Ask the doctor whether a daily aspirin intake is good for you or not, including detailed instructions to take proper doses of aspirin and warnings when being overdosed.
Here are all the ways to prevent diabetes that are collected by a lot of people who see a huge improvement in their health and successfully preventing diabetes from interfering their life after taking a try.
If you feel this article of ways to prevent diabetes are helpful for you, and want to contribute your ideas about any aspect of this topic, leave all your comments at the end of this post. We are welcome all of your contribution and will respond as soon as possible.


The need for communication is always increasing. Although communication and socializing through spoken and written language are the most commonly used methods, the need for other means — such as signs or visual elements — has caught up and people are adapting and finding new ways of "talking" to each other.
So what could we students at the Faculty of Automation and Computer Science from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca do to aid in this new trend? SLANG!
The idea for SLANG — Sign Language Assistance and Navigation Glove — came to us when we were handed the sign language alphabet while we were enjoying a cup of coffee with some friends at a local restaurant.
We took a look at it and thought "This is possible! We can make a glove that can translate these signs into letters that anyone can read and understand!" Before taking any action, we decided to complicate it and make it a universal controller.
We knew this would be a challenge for us; a test of our engineering skills. After clearly defining our idea, we presented our idea to Digilent Romania and entered their 2012 Design Contest.


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Football: Ireland face tough test to qualify for Euro 2016 despite historic win
Irish players celebrating after scoring against Germany on Oct 8. PHOTO: REUTERS
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DUBLIN (REUTERS) - Beating world champions Germany at home for the first time in almost 60 years on Thursday may have won coach Martin O'Neill a place in Ireland's sporting history, but his team are still yet to secure a place at Euro 2016.
Despite the 70th-minute wonder goal from Shane Long that won the game against the run of play, O'Neill's team will need a win or a high-scoring draw against Poland in Warsaw on Sunday to qualify, should leaders Germany pick up a point against Georgia in their final outing.
Should Germany suffer another shock defeat, then any sort of draw will take Ireland through.
"You'd think that beating the Germans, the world champions, would be worthy of winning the tournament, but... we haven't even qualified," O'Neill said. "I'm naturally delighted to win the game," he said. "I'll think about Poland tomorrow morning."
O'Neill's team had been all but written off for qualification before they received a lifeline when rivals Scotland suffered a shock defeat to Georgia in September.
When Scotland took a 2-1 lead against Poland in the other big Group D match on Thursday, it forced O'Neill's side to take some risks as they went in search of a winner.
Poland went on to equalise in injury time for a 2-2 draw that eliminated Scotland.
"I heard that Scotland had scored, so I felt that we had to go win the game," O'Neill said. "Obviously the goal gave us a great lift."
O'Neill dismissed a quip by Germany coach Joachim Loew that Ireland had scored their winning goal via their 100th long ball.
"In the first half I thought we gave away possession a bit too easily. I thought we were exceptionally brave in the second half... to get on the ball in tight situations and not panic," he added. "I thought we were brilliant."


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Much has been written and said about management and leadership over the last century. The question most often posed is whether there is a difference between managing and leading. The simple answer is yes. But separating the two is not so simple. More importantly, in today's world, not only is it nearly impossible to separate management from leadership, it isn't even practical or good.
Once upon a time — at the height of the industrial revolution and before the advent of the technological revolution — it was correct to call a manager just that…. a manager. The foreman of an industrial-era factory gave little thought to what was being produced or about the people producing it. His job was to follow orders, organize the work, assign the necessary tasks to the right people, coordinate the results, and ensure the job was done as ordered on time. The focus was efficiency. The typical foreman managed work; not people.
Today, management and leadership go hand-in-hand. They are not the same or synonymous but they are inextricable. If we were to boil it down to a singular statement, the manager's job is to plan, organize and coordinate while the leader's job is to inspire and motivate. But there is more to it than that. In today's complex workplace, it is vital that every organization have people who can lead and people who can manage… preferably some who can do both. Unfortunately, there tends to be too much management and not enough leadership. What are the primary differences between leading and managing? Why is there a greater need for people who can lead? Continue reading →
Employee Loyalty: A Balancing Act Between Workplace Demands and Employee Needs – Part 2
Companies and their management are constantly weighing the needs of the business with the wishes of employees. It is a balancing act. When done well, a company is able to provide enough flexibility, incentives, inspiration and consideration for the well being of its employees while still ensuring the needs of the business are met. When companies such as Best Buy or Yahoo are struggling, however, management finds itself in the difficult position of having to make sharp adjustments to policies in order to achieve balance again. Those adjustments can often be difficult to swallow for the organization's employees. In the case of Yahoo, for example, their policy rescinding remote employees primarily impacted about 200 workers employed to work from home full time. The decision was met with a huge outcry internally and a great deal of criticism externally. What Yahoo may have gained in improving innovation and collaboration may ultimately be lost in employee loyalty and morale. That remains to be seen.
While businesses like Yahoo and Best Buy may find it necessary to rescind employee-friendly workplace policies, it is certainly not the national or global trend. Many companies, particularly those that are cutting-edge or are fiercely fighting to lure top talent away from competitors, are looking for more ways to provide employees with a work structure that makes sense for both the business and the individual. This is especially since women now make up such a big part of the workforce. As companies move forward in an age of better technology with employees who value work/life balance, managers will increasingly have to grapple with their own position on workplace policies. What should businesses take into consideration as they try to strike a balance between a company's needs and the needs of its employees? Continue reading →
Across every industry, companies today are competing to hire and retain employees with the strongest skills. While the unemployment rate may still be high, most companies will attest that there is a shortage of top talent. According to Forbes, some of the most sought-after skills today include: critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgment/decision making, active listening, computer, math, operations and systems analysis, monitoring/ assessment, programming, sales and marketing. Anyone with a combination of these skills — the top skills desired for the most in-demand jobs in 2013 — is considered highly valuable. To attract and retain the most talented workers, many employers have offered workplace accommodations that cater to employees' needs including working remotely, flexible schedules, relaxed work attire, etc. These accommodations are meant to meet needs and thus increase employee loyalty. After all, without employee loyalty, employers have to fill the same positions over and over as the most skilled employees are hired, work for a short time, and then leave.
By the same token, companies find themselves in the unique position of also needing to remain relevant and competitive, which sometimes flies in the face of employee needs. For example, two major companies — Yahoo and Best Buy — recently found themselves trying to balance internal demands against employee needs. At Yahoo, new CEO Marissa Mayer announced that she was abolishing the company's work-from-home policy in an effort to create a new culture of innovation and collaboration. To do that, she said employees needed to physically report to work. While Mayer said her decision was not meant as a referendum on working remotely, Yahoo did paint a picture of a company where employees were aimless and morale was low. No sooner did Yahoo make its announcement and another ailing company followed suit. Best Buy announced that it also would no longer permit employees to work remotely, reversing one of the most permissive flexible workplace policies in the business world. However, both companies are already viewed as struggling to remain relevant and competitive.
Do such moves help reinvigorate ailing companies or will these steps simply push top talent to leave those companies even faster? How are such actions perceived by employees? And what should businesses take into consideration as they try to strike a balance between a company's needs and the needs of its employees? Continue reading →
Perspiration: The Role of Hard Work in Success
Over the last two weeks we looked at the role of motivation and inspiration in success. Most people who are successful have both internal sources of motivation and external sources of inspiration. Combined, they provide a great deal of the impetus that makes things happen. But the truth is that even the most successful, driven people have times when there are neither motivated nor inspired. At those times, the job still has to get done.
When motivation and inspiration both run out, that is when it is time to rely on the good, old-fashioned work ethic. The most successful people know that there is no substitute for hard work. Long after bursts of motivation run dry and sparks of inspiration fizzle out, perspiration – rolling up the sleeves and putting the nose to the grindstone — is what carries the day. Forget the adage about 'working smarter, not harder.' At the end of the day, evidence shows that what is often needed most is just simple hard work. Here's why. Continue reading →
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What is Fibromyalgia? It's true: Fibromyalgia remains an elusive disease. It is really a syndrome, or a collection of problems that share pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, and trouble concentrating. Others experienced list of other problems, but everybody shares the common experience of lost quality of life. Fibromyalgia is treated a number of different ways, and many of these treatments only partially effect a good change for the better. That is why there are so many unique experiences, and so many they claim one thing works for them, when it may not work for you. Fibromyalgia does share a common source of trouble, and that most likely is related to problems in the central nervous system. Alterations in chemicals that turn on and turned off parts of the brain and spinal cord probably play and important role in understanding and finding treatments for fibromyalgia. Hormonal disturbances, trauma, anxiety and depression, have also been implicated. Some believe there is a genetic link, or a situational origin that may have resulted from experiences dating back to a much younger age. It is not uncommon that those that suffer from fibromyalgia feel isolated and alone. The purpose of the forum is to demonstrate that you are not alone, and experiences can be shared. The purpose of fibromyalgia.com is to bring together a community of thoughts, common successes and failures, and to relay exciting new findings as they emerge.