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It's the hooooooome stretch! Last week of the challenge and we decided to tackle probably the largest component in this nursery, the built in daybed! We had planned all along to do it at this stage in the project because we knew the homeowners dad was going to be in town. This daybed project turned out to be a family affair, with the grandpa, uncle, and dad to be all spending a weekend tackling this project like champs!
As a refresher, here is the nook in between the two closets as it stood before. The homeowners had a freestanding daybed in the spot before, but there was a lot of wasted space and it didn't match the style of the new design.
I drew out a rough plan of the concept.
And first thing Saturday morning everybody got to work! I'm still in awe-I mean, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? These homeowners and their family MADE this bed...and not all of them are seasoned woodworkers, but they dove in and did it. So cool.
The cubby portion took the longest to build, so many measurements! But totally worth it to have some good storage as well as add a little whimsy to the piece. There is an arched cubby on the front and a smaller one that will sit just above the mattress. Many, many hours later after all the pieces had been cut we brought everything upstairs and started the install.
This was where we were about mid-day Sunday. Ian, the new dad-to-be spent the next three days finishing the left side of the bed, installing the big drawer and whitewashing the wood to keep it almost looking like it has no finish on it, we use Rubio Monocoat which provides a durable finish (it's designed for flooring).
We decided to veneer some of the unfinished edges (thank goodness for Amazon Prime!) the veneer arrived last night and we applied it this afternoon...finally done and ready for the mattress!
We're letting the finish cure another day before adding the mattress. We also got the alphabet print in from Jenni's print shop. I love how modern and crisp this looks against the blue walls.
I'm also working on a little handmade mobile for over the crib using some of Share Studio's gorgeous handmade paper.


Let's assume you're the founder of an innovative start-up—and you believe you have a really strong value proposition to offer a Fortune 500 corporation. How do you get a meeting with the right people, give them the right pitch, navigate their Byzantine internal decision-making structure, negotiate the best possible terms, close the deal, and walk away with enough cash to make your next funding milestone?
You probably don't. Especially if your starting point is the security guard in the lobby or the friend of the cousin who used to date your Director of Marketing's former college roommate.
Now imagine instead that you've been granted access to a business development team with deep industry experience and expertise that can get your meetings and successfully guide you through the rest of the sales cycle.
When most people read the question in the headline of this blog, they almost invariably think "capital." And there's some truth to that. New, innovative ventures require capital to launch and to scale.
But the point of innovation isn't merely to attract capital. It's to deliver value for real customers by solving real-world business problems in a competitively differentiated way.
To do that successfully, innovators need more than just capital. They need a smart business development plan specifically tailored to support their route-to-market. They need the vertical market expertise necessary to speak to the business objectives and pain-points of their target customers. And they need a broad network of industry relationships so they don't get stuck making a lot of dead-end cold calls.
That's the kind of business development that National Grid Partners (NGP) delivers to innovation leaders. We're not just investors. We're cultivators.
As alluded to above, one important way we support the innovators we take under our wing is by introducing them to potential customers. This is obviously a tremendous advantage for new companies, which 1) need to quickly acquire marquee customers for both revenue and market credibility and 2) often struggle to get in the door and find the right person in such marquee customers' large organizations.
But we do more than just make introductions. We shepherd our innovation partners through the entire sales cycle—which, as you probably know, can be fraught with complexity and pitfalls.
Partnership through the sales cycle doesn't just mitigate the risk of failure to close. It can also help time-compress the cycle, which is also incredibly important to young, cash-hungry companies. With the right business partners by your side during the sales cycle, you're also more likely to spot additional opportunities and take away high-value learnings that will help you not only make a sale—but also sustain a more profitable long-term relationship.
I should also point out that in addition to helping innovators find other customers, it can also benefit them tremendously to have National Grid itself as a customer ready, willing, and able to act as a development partner as well.
Under this customer-partner model, National Grid can help innovators refine their solution under live production conditions, to optimize pricing and deal structure parameters, to uncover issues with post-sales support, and much more.
There are also opportunities in these kinds of collaborations for National Grid to add value to a startup by licensing some of our own IP, data, or expertise. In one recent engagement, National Grid and NGP portfolio company ClimaCell agreed to evaluate each other's technology for potential development of a new transmission line rating product.
Smart money bundled with impactful business development programs, collaboration, and the "power of partnership" is much more potent than capital alone. National Grid is committed to innovation—and I'd be delighted to hear from any of you who'd like to join us in that mission.
Kareem Fahmy is Vice President of Business Develpment at National Grid Partners.


John Coltrane was born in North Carolina in 1926. His father was a tailor and amateur musician able to play several instruments. Coltrane also showed an aptitude for music, studying the E-flat tenor (alto) horn, clarinet and alto saxophone in high school. Both of his grandparents had been Methodist ministers, and his maternal grandfather had been a famous gospel preacher throughout that part of the Deep South. Churchgoing was part of his upbringing and gospel music provided the soundtrack. When he was thirteen, both his father and grandfather died within a month of each other and after Coltrane graduated from high school in 1943, the family moved north to Philadelphia to make a new start. There he studied at the Ornstein School of Music and Granoff Studios, before making his professional debut in 1945 playing in a lounge band.
Following a short term serving in the Navy, Coltrane returned home and having played in the Navy band while stationed in Hawaii (1945–1946), he expressed an earnest interest in the alto saxophone. He worked with a series of bands over the following decade including Eddie Vinson (1947–1948), and he played alto and tenor with Dizzy Gillespie (1949–1951) and Earl Bostic (1952–1953). His first proper recording session was with drummer Teddy Stewart's Orchestra – made up mostly of Dizzy's band members – backing Dinah Washington on some singles for Mercury.
From 1953, Coltrane focused on tenor saxophone, playing with Johnny Hodges from 1953 to 1954; during this time he appeared on several of Hodges' Norgran albums. In 1955, Coltrane secured the gig that brought him to a wider audience, playing in Miles Davis' new quintet, with Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.
Coltrane cited 1957 as the year of his spiritual awakening, when he rid himself of heroin and alcohol addictions, catalyzed by being sacked from Miles Davis' Quintet. Coltrane had previously been fired by Gillespie for his escalating drug taking, and this time losing such a great gig and experiencing a near overdose was the wake-up call that he needed. He went cold turkey and cleaned up. After some tough times straightening himself out, he soon returned to play the second half of 1957 with Thelonious Monk's Quartet, before once again joining Davis at the beginning of 1958.
Ever humble and highly self-critical, Coltrane was perennially searching for a truth in music, an ultimate statement. Between sets, he could be known to walk ten blocks and stare at the night sky through binoculars, in a constant search for inspiration and universal truth. His musical search mechanism worked by rehashing and rephrasing each musical concept in every one of its permutations. This approach initially led to his 'sheets of sound', a term coined by jazz critic Ira Gitler in 1958 for Coltrane's album Soultrane, to describe his innovative improvisational style of repeating rapid-fire arpeggios with minuscule variations. While the evolution of his music was appreciated by many critics and fellow musicians, it was not readily accepted by the public; it all sounded too alien.
From 21 March through 10 April 1960, the Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb lineup of the Miles Davis Quintet toured Europe, along with the Oscar Peterson and Stan Getz's groups on a Jazz At The Philharmonic tour. At the Olympia Theatre, Paris, Coltrane's solo spots were booed and the audience heckled. When Coltrane returned to Paris in 1962, playing even more adventurously, it was to only cheers.
While with Davis, Coltrane had been beginning to lead his own recording sessions, giving him increasing opportunity to air his own compositions; "Blue Train" established him as a brilliant composer as well as player. His earliest recordings were for the Prestige label; among the highlights was The Cats from 1957, the same year as he cut Blue Train for Blue Note Records. His debut for Creed Taylor's Impulse! label came in 1961 when he made Africa/Brass; shortly afterwards he recorded the beautiful Ballads. Two years later, he did John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman, the singer being the perfect foil for Trane's tenor saxophone.
Then in December 1964 he recorded a piece of music composed in the comparative peace and calm to be found in Dix Hills, Long Island, about thirty miles from Manhattan. A Love Supreme was the sermon that Coltrane had pledged to his God if he made it through cold turkey. It was literal expression of worship; a devotional poem that he had written and had reproduced in the gatefold sleeve of the album is expressed syllable by syllable on the saxophone as a "musical narration" in the final track "Part 4: 'Psalm'".
The group for the session was what became known as the 'Classic Quartet' with McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones and Jimmy Garrison, all of whom had been with Coltrane in various lineups since the early 1960s. Anyone working with Coltrane soon learnt that they would need to be dedicated and have considerable stamina to keep up. Because Coltrane was terrified of flying, the group would always travel by road, spending six weeks on a coast-to-coast tour, then immediately beginning a six-week residency in New York, often at the Half-Note at 289 Hudson Street.
Purified of drugs, Coltrane did still have one vice – overeating – food became a comfort for him to assuage the rigours of constantly performing. Legend also has it that Coltrane ate so many mint humbugs that his saxophone keys clogged up with sugar.
However, Coltrane wasn't entirely finished with mind-altering substances. The extremism in his music, the alien discordancy and the look to the East for spiritual meaning was part fuelled by his increasing use of LSD. His experimentation with music started taking on many extra layers, so much so that the loyalty of his trusty colleagues was being tested. The beginning of the end for Tyner and Jones was the Ascension session (1965) where they complained that all they could hear was noise. At the start of 1966, Alice Coltrane – a pianist who Coltrane married in the same year, having recently divorced his first wife – and Rashied Ali replaced the departing duo, performing and recording in various combinations until Coltrane's death from cancer of the liver in July 1967.
When asked how he would like to be remembered, he replied, 'As a saint'.
Among the most acclaimed and influential artists in jazz, John Coltrane was also one of the most stylistically diverse, moving from traditional sounds to the furthest edges of the avant-garde in a career that was tragically cut short when he succumbed to cancer at the age of 40. This volume in the Verve Ultimate Cool series devoted to Coltrane's work might raise the eyebrows of fans who will note that Coltrane never recorded for Verve Records; instead, this is primarily drawn from Coltrane's recordings for the Impulse! label, and leans to his more accessible works, ignoring more challenging albums like Meditations and Selflessness, and curiously includes nothing from 1965's A Love Supreme, widely regarded as the saxophone giant's greatest work. But even at his most mainstream, Coltrane's playing was invariably imaginative, intelligent, and emotionally resonant, and that's certainly the case with these 12 selections, which find him drawing slow, beautiful lines out of standards like "Lush Life" and "What's New," or exploring his musical space on "Alabama" and "Theme for Ernie." Given its fairly rigid musical outlook and the fact it's limited to Coltrane's music of the '60s, Verve Ultimate Cool: John Coltrane isn't much as an introduction to his body of work or an overview of a wide-ranging career as a creative trailblazer. But if nothing else, this set shows just how pleasurable Coltrane's music can be, and 52 minutes with one of the true giants of American music in the 20th century is certainly time well spent.
Throughout John Coltrane's discography there are a handful of decisive and controversial albums that split his listening camp into factions. Generally, these occur in his later-period works such as Om and Ascension, which push into some pretty heady blowing. As a contrast, Ballads is often criticized as too easy and as too much of a compromise between Coltrane and Impulse! (the two had just entered into the first year of label representation). Seen as an answer to critics who found his work complicated with too many notes and too thin a concept, Ballads has even been accused of being a record that Coltrane didn't want to make. These conspiracy theories (and there are more) really just get in the way of enjoying a perfectly fine album of Coltrane doing what he always did -- exploring new avenues and modes in an inexhaustible search for personal and artistic enlightenment. With Ballads he looks into the warmer side of things, a path he would take with both Johnny Hartman (on John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman) and with Duke Ellington (on Duke Ellington and John Coltrane). Here he lays out for McCoy Tyner mostly, and the results positively shimmer at times. He's not aggressive, and he's not outwardly. Instead he's introspective and at times even predictable, but that is precisely Ballads' draw.
Larry Appelbaum, the recording lab supervisor at the Library of Congress, came across this tape by accident while transferring the library's tape archive to digital. What a find. Forget the Five Spot recording that sounds like it was recorded inside of a tunnel from the far end. The sound here is wonderfully present and contemporary. More importantly, this band -- which also included drummer Shadow Wilson and bassist Ahmed Abdul-Malik -- had it right on November 29, 1957, at Carnegie Hall. The John Coltrane on this date is far more assured than he had been four months earlier on the Five Spot date and on the initial Prestige side Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane. He'd been with Monk for four months and had absorbed his complex, multivalent musical system completely. It's clear from the opening track, "Monk's Mood," where the pair play in duet, that Coltrane is confident and moving into his own. Monk feels that confidence with his nearly Baroque entrance on the tune. This is a hard-swinging band with two front-line players who know how to get the best from one another. Coltrane knows the music inside out and his solos reflect an early version of his sheets of sound methodology. Check the joyous "Crepuscule with Nellie" for the hard evidence. Coltrane's cue and Monk's arpeggios are wondrous, swinging, and full of fire and joy. Trane's fills on the melody that leads into his solo are simply revelatory, and the solo itself is brilliant. Or check Wilson's cymbal work on "Nutty" before the band kicks it in full force. Even on the knottiest of Monk's tunes, "Epistrophy," Trane shines and takes charge of his instrument while being utterly receptive to the continual shape-shifting Monk put into his compositions in a live setting. There are nine tunes here (an incomplete version of "Epistrophy" finishes the set) taken from early and late performances. These 51 minutes of music leave the Live at the Five Spot date in the dust. This is one of those "historic" recordings that becomes an instant classic and is one of the truly great finds in jazz lore. It documents a fine band with its members at the peak of their powers together. The package also contains voluminous liner notes by the likes of Ira Gitler, Amiri Baraka, Ashley Khan, Stanley Crouch, and others. This is a must-have.
Easily one of the most important records ever made, John Coltrane's A Love Supreme was his pinnacle studio outing that at once compiled all of his innovations from his past, spoke of his current deep spirituality, and also gave a glimpse into the next two and a half years (sadly, those would be his last). Recorded at the end of 1964, Trane's classic quartet of Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, and Jimmy Garrison stepped into the studio and created one of the most thought-provoking, concise, and technically pleasing albums of their bountiful relationship (not to mention his best-selling to date). From the undulatory (and classic) bassline at the intro to the last breathy notes, Trane is at the peak of his logical yet emotionally varied soloing while the rest of the group is remarkably in tune with Coltrane's spiritual vibe. Composed of four parts, each has a thematic progression leading to an understanding of spirituality through meditation. From the beginning, "Acknowledgement" is the awakening of sorts that trails off to the famous chanting of the theme at the end, which yields to the second act, "Resolution," an amazingly beautiful piece about the fury of dedication to a new path of understanding. "Persuance" is a search for that understanding, and "Psalm" is the enlightenment. Although he is at times aggressive and atonal, this isn't Trane at his most adventurous (pretty much everything recorded from here on out progressively becomes much more free, and live recordings from this period are extremely spirited), but it certainly is his best attempt at the realization of concept -- as the spiritual journey is made amazingly clear. A Love Supreme clocks in at just over 30 minutes, but if it had been any longer it could have turned into a laborious listen. As it stands, just enough is conveyed. It is almost impossible to imagine a world without A Love Supreme having been made, and it is equally impossible to imagine any jazz collection without it.
Although never formally signed, an oral agreement between John Coltrane and Blue Note Records founder Alfred Lion was indeed honored on Blue Train -- Coltrane's only collection of sides as a principal artist for the venerable label. The disc is packed solid with sonic evidence of Coltrane's innate leadership abilities. He not only addresses the tunes at hand, but also simultaneously reinvents himself as a multifaceted interpreter of both hard bop as well as sensitive balladry -- touching upon all forms in between. The personnel on Blue Train is arguably as impressive as what they're playing. Joining Coltrane (tenor sax) are Lee Morgan (trumpet), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Kenny Drew (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Philly Joe Jones (drums). The triple horn arrangements incorporate an additional sonic density that remains a trademark unique to both this band and album. Of particular note is Fuller's even-toned trombone, which bops throughout the title track as well as the frenetic "Moments Notice." Other solos include Paul Chambers' subtly understated riffs on "Blue Train" as well as the high energy and impact from contributions by Lee Morgan and Kenny Drew during "Locomotion." The track likewise features some brief but vital contributions from Philly Joe Jones -- whose efforts throughout the record stand among his personal best. Of the five sides that comprise the original Blue Train, the Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer ballad "I'm Old Fashioned" is the only standard; in terms of unadulterated sentiment, this version is arguably untouchable. Fuller's rich tones and Drew's tastefully executed solos cleanly wrap around Jones' steadily languid rhythms. Without reservation, Blue Train can easily be considered in and among the most important and influential entries not only of John Coltrane's career, but of the entire genre of jazz music as well.
Universally regarded as one of the greatest collaborations between the two most influential musicians in modern jazz (Miles Davis notwithstanding), the Jazzland sessions from Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane should be recognized on other levels. While the mastery of the principals is beyond reproach, credit should also be given to peerless bassist Wilbur Ware, as mighty an anchor as anyone could want. These 1957 dates also sport a variety in drummerless trio, quartet, septet, or solo piano settings, all emphasizing the compelling and quirky compositions of Monk. A shouted-out, pronounced "Off Minor" and robust, three-minute "Epistrophy" with legendary saxophonists Coleman Hawkins, Gigi Gryce, and the brilliant, underappreciated trumpeter Ray Copeland are hallmark tracks that every jazz fan should revere. Of the four quartet sessions, the fleet "Trinkle Tinkle" tests Coltrane's mettle, as he's perfectly matched alongside Monk, but conversely unforced during "Nutty" before taking off. Monk's solo piano effort, "Functional," is flavored with blues, stride, and boogie-woogie, while a bonus track, "Monk's Mood," has a Monk-Ware-Coltrane tandem (minus drummer Shadow Wilson) back for an eight-minute excursion primarily with Monk in a long intro, 'Trane in late, and Ware's bass accents booming through the studio. This will always be an essential item standing proudly among unearthed live sessions from Monk and Coltrane, demarcating a pivotal point during the most significant year in all types of music, from a technical and creative standpoint, but especially the jazz of the immediate future.
Dakar (1957) presents half-a-dozen numbers recorded April 20, 1957 by an ensemble credited as the "Prestige All-Stars." On the bandstand for this date are John Coltrane (tenor sax), Cecil Payne (baritone sax), Pepper Adams (baritone sax), Mal Waldron (piano), Doug Watkins (bass), and Art Taylor (drums). Although at the time these were considered "leaderless" units, upon hearing the interaction of the participants, modern ears might desire to qualify that statement. The Latin-flavored title track "Dakar" finds Coltrane adapting his solo to faultlessly conform to Payne and Adams' comparatively fuller-bodied involvement. The brooding chord progressions take on dark overtones with Coltrane joining Waldron as they burst forth fuelled by the soulful brass section. "Mary's Blues" is a treat for sax lovers as Adams -- who penned the number -- almost immediately raises the musical stakes for Coltrane. The differences in their respective presentations offer a contrast that complements the cool refinement of Adams and Pepper when juxtaposed with Coltrane's frenetic flurries. Particularly engaging are the sequence of four-bar blasts from the horn players, just prior to Coltrane pushing the combo through their paces. On "Route Four" the strongest elements of each player surface, creating one of the platter's brightest moments. Right out of the box, Waldron unleashes line upon line of masterful lyricism. The driving tempo keeps the instrumentalists on their toes as Coltrane is sandwiched between the undeniably and equally inspired Payne and Adams. Here, the urgency of Coltrane's tenor sax clearly tests the boundaries of the Taylor/Watkins rhythm section. The moody and sublime ballad "Velvet Scene" is a Waldron composition containing some of the author's strongest individual involvement as he interjects his expressive keyboarding directly into the melody. If the album is flawed, that may well be due to Coltrane's inability to deliver during "Witches' Pit." Perhaps because he is the first soloist, there seems to be no immediate direction to his playing. In a highly unusual move, he simply trails off rather than concluding his portion with his usual command and authority. "Cat Walk" restores Coltrane's sinuous leads during a couple of jaunty double-time excursions that tread gingerly around the catchy tune. Jazz enthusiasts -- especially lovers of Thelonious Monk -- should easily be able to discern Adams' nod to "'Round Midnight."
John Coltrane's matchup with singer Johnny Hartman, although quite unexpected, works extremely well. Hartman was in prime form on the six ballads, and his versions of "Lush Life" and "My One and Only Love" have never been topped. Coltrane's playing throughout the session is beautiful, sympathetic, and still exploratory; he sticks exclusively to tenor on the date. At only half an hour, one wishes there were twice as much music, but what is here is classic, essential for all jazz collections.
The Definitive John Coltrane on Prestige and Riverside compiles studio tracks recorded between 1955 and 1958 with the tenor saxophonist as sideman and leader. The 21 tracks follow Coltrane's artistic development from his first record with Miles Davis, The New Miles Davis Quintet, to his last sessions as a leader for Prestige, Bahia, in December 1958. Aimed at the casual listener, the majority of these tracks, taken from 18 different albums, are a nice balance of standards including "Come Rain or Come Shine," "I Want to Talk About You" and "Time After Time," with such modern jazz classics as "Oleo," "Round Midnight," and "Lush Life." Coltrane appears with an extraordinary roster of musicians on these dates: Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Red Garland, Philly Joe Jones, and Art Taylor. This is an excellent sampler spotlighting Coltrane's development from hard bop master prior to his innovative "sheets of sound" style for Atlantic records and his most challenging Impulse dates of the mid 60s.


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Q: How can I keep the order of duplicates in a vector after sorting it? I have a vector of structs, each struct has a numerical ID that I am using to sort the vector items by. I want the IDs to be sorted, but to also appear in the order they did in the original vector after sorting. Let me explain...
Suppose you have a vector like this (ignoring the structs):
vector<int> items = {
    1,
    2,
    5, // First 5
    8,
    9,
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    4,
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    10
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After sorting I want the vector to look like this:
vector<int> items = {
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    5, // Second 5
    5, // Third 5
    6,
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Remember, these items would actually be structs. Multiple can have the same ID, but different values for the other properties. Right now, I don't think the structs have a predictable order after sorting. Is there a way to ensure this kind output? Could I add another property to the structs indicating their original order and somehow use that in the sorting algorithm perhaps?

A: What you're looking for is called a "stable sort", and the C++ standard library provides it as std::stable_sort; when items compare equal, they appear in the same order they appeared in the original data set. Plain std::sort makes no such guarantees (and can therefore use slightly more efficient algorithms for the sorting that won't preserve order for equal elements), but std::stable_sort requires the use of algorithms that do make that guarantee.

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SALISBURY, Md. – September 25, 2017 – Delmarva Veteran Builders, the region's only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans, announced the addition of Kathryn Ellis to the DVB team. Her role as project manager includes the coordination and direction of day to day construction projects from inception to completion, managing the technical side of projects and business development.
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Kathryn has nearly 10 years of experience in project management in new construction and renovation for a variety of commercial projects. Her diverse portfolio features corporate, government and medical projects in addition to car dealerships, hotels and multi-family housing.
A certified interior designer, Kathryn earned the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Certification. She graduated in 2008 from George Washington University with a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Interior Design. Her work experience started the summer after graduation with BBGM Architects and Interiors in Washington DC. When she moved to the Eastern Shore she worked for Temco Builders for four years and Fisher Architecture for six years.
Kathryn has a strong design background and extensive familiarity with accessibility standards and experience with understanding efficient circulation. Her strong insight into the functionality and practicality of selected materials help deliver a quality product to each customer within the projected timeline and budget.
Kathryn and husband Jonathan live in Ocean Pines with their dog Finn. She enjoys helping Jonathan grow his family owned business.


Beginning life as a studio collaboration between musician Rebeca Arango and producer Grey Goon, Oddnesse is the shared a vision for infectious beautiful music with a dark, heavy groove from two east-coast expats based in Los Angeles.
Oddnesse introduced themselves to us with hypnotic, mellow and colourful single 'Are You Down', and the pair are back with another beguiling beauty in the shape of 'I Used To'. It is a dreamy slice of indie-pop inspired by Utah, White Snake, and Broken Social Scene. 'I Used To' is utterly gorgeous. Opening with a slow-burning organ hum, terrific low-key guitar work and heart-strung rhythms, all overwhelmingly imbued with emotion. But it is with the arrival of Arango's voice that seals the deal, leaving you powerless and awestruck. Sensationally lush and warm, her vocals will cause a simultaneous feeling of melancholic heartache and hopeful optimism. Oddnesse have a real knack for lush, warm sounds, comprised of intricate, layered grooves with catchy melodies and dreamy vocals to top of the hazy dreaminess.
Based on what we've heard so far – 'Are You Down' & 'I Used To' – what's next for Oddnesse is definitely worth keeping an eye out for.
Listen to 'I Used To' below – it is quite simply superb.


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Belfast is the capital and the largest city of Northern Ireland. It started out as a small hamlet with fertile land along the mouth of the Lagan. Soon, marauders and pirates realised Belfast's lough was deep and their shores were the perfect haven for repairing sea ravaged ships. Today Belfast is a wonderful city to explore! Visit the Titanic quarter waterfront, the Ulster Museum, or the Odyssey area where you'll find lots of entertainment. And spend some time in one of Belfast's many pubs.
Greenock is a small port town west of Glasgow in south-west Scotland. The town is surrounded by a plethora of walking and hiking routes into the scenic Inverclyde region – climb the nearby hills to discover views of the highlands or see huges lochs (Scottish fjords) open out into the Clyde estuary . A pleasant, quiet stop before heading north to the more rugged islands off Scotland's west coast.


Help the Disney princesses discover the most magical place ever and enjoy playing Princesses In Wonderland! The Disney girls recently discovered Wonderland and they want to travel to the most magical place ever. Once Anna, Merida and Rapunzel arrived in Wonderland, things are not as good as they thought. Everyone seem to be in trouble here, so the girls want to give a hand to set everything right again. After a delicious tea party, the garden is a mess and Mad Hatter needs to gather all his missing cards. Can you help him out? Next, someone played a trick on the White Rabbit and hid his watch. Now the girls need to help him find his favorite watch. Maybe it is hidden under the hats? After this exhausting adventure in Wonderland, it is time for a fun and colorful dressup. Anna, Merida and Rapunzel want to try dreamy dresses, with embroided flowers and tulle materials. A cute braided hairstyle would be great for each of the girls and soon they will get a complete Wonderland look. Their dream come true by coming to Wonderland and maybe they willl return one day. Until then, hit the play button and enjoy this magical game called Princesses In Wonderland!


August, 2016: 70 Years In Business!
In 2016 we celebrate 70 years since D.W. Broadie started Broadie's Aircraft. We have seen our industry change before our eyes and we are truly grateful for the heritage and shoulders that we stand on today!


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Amazon was founded in 1994 around Bezos' desire to start an internet-based business, with the goal of selling items online emerging as an early and obvious inroad into the dot-com boom. A former Wall Street worker with electrical engineering and computer science degrees, Bezos zeroed in on books as a viable initial product category for his online store due to the universality of literature, the existing stock of print books, and the relatively low price of each unit. Bezos briefly considered naming his company Relentless.com — an early sign of the man's tenacious business mindset — but friends and family suggested it was too malevolent sounding. Relentless.com, which Bezos bought roughly 24 years ago, still redirects to Amazon.com. The company now controls almost half of all print book sales in the US.
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California Governor-elect Gavin Newsom is moving swiftly to appoint senior members of his administration. As many expected, the first announcements came this afternoon, with Newsom naming Ann O'Leary as his chief of staff and Ana Matosantos as his cabinet secretary. Ann O'Leary has broad federal executive and legislative branch experience from her service in the Clinton Administration as a special assistant to the president and as legislative director to Senator Hillary Clinton. She also has significant national political experience as the political director of the Hillary Clinton for President campaign. Ms. O'Leary is widely respected as an advocate for early childhood education, a top priority of Governor-elect Newsom, and as a leader in using the law to combat workplace sexual harassment. She is a Boalt Hall graduate and is currently a partner in the Palo Alto office of Boies Schiller Flexner.
Ms. Matosantos served both Governor Schwarzenegger and Governor Brown as the director of the California Department of Finance, a position that is critical to any administration. It was even more important during her term as Governor Brown's finance director, as she worked to help the state recover from the Great Recession. She also has long experience in healthcare policy and finance, having served as an assembly health budget consultant and as undersecretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency. In 2016, Ms. Matosantos was appointed by President Obama to serve on the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board, further burnishing her well-earned reputation as a leader on public finance. She will be leaving her successful Sacramento government relations and fiscal consulting practice to accept her new position.


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Frame & Frame attorneys at law celebrates 65th year!
Tara Frame continues family legacy of service to the community
Pasadena, MD April 16, 2019– Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law is celebrating 65 years of service to the local community this year. The organization was founded in 1954 by Vernon Frame and their primary offices are still located in the heart of Pasadena, Maryland.
Tara Frame, Managing Partner of the Firm, reflects on their history and traditions, "When my father began the firm, he served local families for whatever legal services they required. He was considered the local lawyer for families in the North Anne Arundel County communities and represented clients for everything from family law, real estate transactions, criminal and contract cases – really anything that a family or local business needed. His goal then, and a tradition we carry forward in our daily business, is to provide the resources and expertise that our clients have come to rely on. More importantly, we have an extensive network built over the last 65 years so that we can provide our clients access to additional resources and services that we don't provide. We continue to serve many generations of the same families and local businesses today."
Today, Frame & Frame focuses on three core areas of legal services:
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The firm has received numerous awards over the years including Best Law Firm by The Pasadena Voice and Best Of and Leading Lawyer by What's Up Annapolis. Most recently, the Small Business Association awarded them SBA's 2019 Maryland Attorney Advocate of the Year.
The firm will be holding a 65 Year VIP Celebration in May and looks forward to continued service to the community.
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Top 13 Spa Massage & Wellness Center in Johor Bahru: Best Quality At Best Price!
After a long day of sight-seeing and exploring the city, our energy will eventually be drained from all the excitement.
What better way to rejuvenate the mind and soul and, of course, the aching muscles from all that walking?
Let's take the time to have a little TLC (tender love care) and pamper ourselves because we have to first love ourselves before anyone else, right?
Johor Bahru, the largest city in the South of Malaysia, is home to some of the nicest spas and wellness centers.
You can find traditional Chinese, Thai, Swedish and Malay massages that suit your needs.
Massage centers in Johor Bahru tend to be lower in price and higher in quality compared to other parts of Malaysia.
These top 13 spas and massage centres are here to make you feel relaxed and revitalized!
Traditional Chinese massage is similar to acupuncture and it focuses on different points in the body that are effective at helping energy and blood flow smoothly through the body. The following are some of the best traditional Chinese spas and wellness centers in Johor Bahru.
Kaki-Kaki is one of the largest wellness centers in all of Johor Bahru and is housed in a large, two-story building.
Their mission is to experience growth through serving others and they strive to do their very best on every task and to give every customer the best experience possible.
They provide full meals, milk tea, coffee and other food options in their cafeteria. Kaki-Kaki offers traditional Chinese and Thai massage, aromatherapy, foot massages, traditional Chinese medicine therapy and massage, acupuncture and other spa services.
Their masseuses will recommend a regiment that is tailored just for you, and they make each room calming and relaxing with soothing fragrances and soft music.
Once you pay for a massage you are given unlimited access to their sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room, as well as entertainment and buffet food.
Kaki-Kaki is open late and is a great choice for those who need a massage or spa treatment after a long day of exploring the city.
Address: 1st floor, Block A & B, Plaza Sentosa, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru.
The following spas and wellness centers offer a variety of different services and have been given exceptional ratings by clients. These spas and wellness centers are somewhat famous in Johor Bahru, so you can be sure that visiting one will be a worthwhile activity.
Spa Manja is made from a mixture of sustainable, Balinese structures and semi-detached houses.
It is a calm and serene oasis in the middle of the city and provides a relaxing and zen atmosphere, with beautifully landscaped serenity gardens.
The center is decorated specifically to encourage relaxation and serenity, and the treatments you receive are extremely gentle and soothing, so much so that you may even fall asleep.
Spa Manja offers massages, body wraps and scrubs, facials for men and women, eye treatments and collagen infusions for the eyes, pampering treatments, therapeutic herbal balls, ear candling, hair care treatments, dry skin removal for feet, waxing and a steam room and Jacuzzi.
Their body wraps and scrubs are made with indigenous herbs, spices and other plants and will leave your skin wonderfully exfoliated and glowing.
Spa Manja is a great mix of traditional, authentic services and modern services. They have recently become a member of the Association of Malaysia Spas and are endorsed by Tourism Malaysia.
Walea Spa and Retreat is owned by a sweet woman who is committed to providing excellent service and a relaxing atmosphere.
The masseuses make it a priority to help you feel at home before providing services so that you are able to achieve full relaxation.
Many customers have said that the masseuses are kind and friendly and work slowly rather than the rushed and hurried service that other spas in the area have.
This is a good option for couples, as it offers a multitude of couples services, including a couples Jacuzzi. The couples' rooms and Jacuzzis are extremely tranquil and are guaranteed to bring your and your partner closer together.
They offer massages, aromatherapy, specialty Swedish massages, body wraps, Jacuzzis, ear candling, facials and a variety of other services as well.
After receiving your services, the masseuse will give you a chart and go over your problem areas to help you live a more stress-free life.
You should be sure to book ahead of time, since they are generally booked solid, especially on holidays and weekends.
Le Pure Beauty and Spa center has a very sophisticated and modern feel to it, while also being peaceful and serene.
Le Pure's slogan is "Only the best will do!", assuring you that the professionals who work here are committed to giving you their very best service and treatments every time.
Tourists and locals all give this spa rave reviews, and they are well known in the area.
They offer facial massages, facial masks, eyelash perms, spa treatments, Swedish detox treatments, whitening body masks, body scrubs, hot spring treatments, body waxing, body wraps and nail services.
Le Pure Beauty and Spa only use products from Paris that are made with 100% natural plant extracts and offers different themes in every room.
You are also able to buy many of the products that they use during their services, such as anti-wrinkle cream, whitening and brightening essences and protective creams, and these products are also all natural and come from Paris.
The Rebung Spa is located within the Puteri Hotel, and they offer hotel guests a 10% discount on all spa services.
It has central air conditioning to offer comfort from the heat and bamboo walls to create a peaceful feeling.
The hotel also has three restaurants, which serve specialty dim sum, Szechuan and Cantonese cuisines, Mediterranean dishes and traditional Malay cuisines.
The spa offers basic manicures and pedicures, facial treatments, body treatments, full body massages, foot massages, waxing, spa and bath services.
They use all herbal products, so you can sure that your mind, body and spirit with be protected from harsh chemicals.
Rebung Spa will rejuvenate your entire mind, body and soul.
Despite being fairly new, this spa is the perfect place for anyone, traveler or local, looking for a soothing, relaxing place to rejuvenate and invigorate the senses.
Rebung Spa is the perfect all in one solution for those staying in Johor Bahru.
Wang Zu Bu Luo Spa is both professional and elegant, and their goal is to create a positive image of the massage industry.
Decorated with natural, earthy colors this spa is a great location for getting back in touch with your mind, body and spirit.
Customers have said that Wang Zu Bu Luo is an upscale, high-class spa that offers competitive prices, and they often have discounts or promotions.
They offer free driving services from the Malaysian customs office, as well as other various locations around Johor Bahru, and they also offer free valet services for those who transport themselves.
They offer a variety of services, including shiatsu, aromatherapy, meridian massage, neck and shoulder massages, health care foot massages, ear candling, pedicures, body scrubs and cupping services.
They offer a buffet dinner for guests, as well as free sauna services.
The sauna is a comfortable temperature, rather than burning hot like some other places, and is perfect for relaxing and detoxing.
QS Reflexology and Therapy offers a great, one-stop spa service for people of all different ages and backgrounds. The atmosphere is pleasant, clean and relaxing.
They are known to place a high value on their customer's satisfaction and have created a positive name and reputation for themselves among both locals and travelers.
Their masseuses seem to really enjoy their work and they customize their services to fit the individual needs of each customer.
The décor is simple yet beautiful and really adds to the relaxing and peaceful atmosphere of this spa.
QS Reflexology and Therapy provides full body massages, basic scraping, head and shoulder massages, foot massages, ear candling and a variety of other spa services.
By following their Facebook page, you can gain access to exclusive deals, promotions and discounts, as well keep up to date with the latest news from QS Reflexology and Therapy.
Thai massage utilizes traditional yoga-like stretching and massaging of tendons, muscles, pressure points and what is known as "energy lines" in order to create total body relaxation and destressing. Thai massage also uses acupuncture in their traditional medicinal practices.
Thai Odyssey began in 2004 and there are multiple locations around Malaysia, so if you enjoy your time at Thai Odyssey you will be able to enjoy the same service in another Malaysian city.
Thai Odyssey in Johor Bahru covers 4,000 square feet and is located within a mall, so it is a perfect destination to relax after a long day of shopping.
They strive to help get your body in balance and harmony and give you a spa experience that you will remember for a lifetime.
They want to promote and develop Thai massage so that people all over the world can benefit from its healing properties.
Thai Odyssey uses a variety of different essential oils, made to suit your specific needs and desires.
They offer half-body massages, traditional foot massages, traditional Thai massages, Thai aromatherapy massages and Thai herbal therapy.
Soul Asia believes that Thai massage gives you all the benefits of yoga but with the added benefit of not having to do it yourself.
They promise to help you work better under pressure, calm and clear your mind, lift your mood, increase positively, improve your posture and release all your chronic pains.
Their late hours are great for those who work long days or have difficulty sleeping.
Soul Asia offers 60-minute foot, half-body and traditional Thai massages, 90 minute traditional Thai and Thai aroma massages and 120-minute traditional Thai and Thai aroma.
You can also purchase various memberships to this spa, which will give you special treats and discounts, like a birthday voucher, free additional massages and vouchers for the Soul Thai restaurant.
Soul Asia has received many positive reviews from clients and received a plaque from the Johore Tourism Association.
Bangkok Spa is large, covering over 12,000 square feet and housing hundreds of masseuses, and offers complimentary transportation services.
They are open 18 hours a day, which means that almost any time that you feel the need to get a massage you can come here.
They offer private VIP rooms with saunas and Jacuzzis, which are perfect for both couples and families. Bangkok Spa has two branches in Johor Bahru.
Their décor is classy and serene, allowing you to fully relax.
They provide foot massages, traditional Thai aromatherapy, body scrubs and scratches, sauna and Jacuzzi services.
Their services last from between 30 and 150 minutes each. They also have family and couple packages available.
They also have free wifi, computers, phone charging stations and a relaxing waiting area.
Thai Imperial has two locations in Johor Bahru, and their décor is very upscale and reminiscent of Bali.
There is a beautiful feet washing station where the professionals will wash your feet before bringing you to another area for your massage.
Their décor is elegant yet exotic, with the soft lighting and music helping to make you feel as if you are somewhere calm and relaxing, rather than in the middle of a city.
Thai Imperial has exceptional massage services and their customers have always been extremely satisfied with them.
They offer traditional Thai massages, deep relaxing oil massages, Thai foot massages, indulgent body scrubs and herbal ball treatments.
Their masseuses are hired directly from Thailand, so you can be sure that you are receiving authentic Thai massages.
After receiving your services, you can further relax with their boiled wooden orange tea and desserts that change every day.
Sabai-Sabai is both well-known and well-liked among locals and tourists.
This location often has special discounts and promotions, so make sure you check them out before going to the spa.
Their massage professionals make it their personal responsibility to rid your body of all aches, pains and stresses, and you are guaranteed to receive one of the best massages of your life.
They offer a variety of services, but their 120 traditional Thai massages are highly recommended and are their most popular service.
Traditional Malay massage is based on ancient and proven kampong massage practices. It generally is done on the floor and combines gentle and hard touches to provide the body with what it needs.
They use special oil that is brewed with antibacterial, blood stimulating, anti-inflammatory and warming herbs that helps to detox the body from toxins.
Khatulistiwa Spa has an amazingly calming and serene atmosphere that is noticeable from the moment you walk in.
There is slow, soft music playing in the background that further adds to the serene atmosphere.
deep tissue and de-stress back massages.
You can also purchase a 60 minute back relief therapy package.
Their aromatherapy techniques promise to help your body breathe and feel much better.
You can call 8 hours ahead of time and arrange an appointment that is outside of their normal business hours if necessary.
You can drive yourself to one of these spa massage or wellness center in Johor Bahru after a whole day trip to get relax and soother your body.
For an easy and comfortable way, SGMYTAXI is your reliable and best choice. They provide exceptional taxi to JB service at affordable price from Singapore to Johor Bahru and around the city.
It is easy! You can make a reservation via online and enjoy the hassle-free travel experience and guarantee to relax ride.
Their experienced driver will meet you're your preferred location in Singapore and pick you up to desired Spas & Wellness Centers and other tourist destination.
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B2B marketers rely on marketing automation
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As well as privacy wars and fake eCommerce ads
The gloves are suspended between Apple and Facebook. By implementing a new transparency policy for applications, Apple has created the situation where Facebook can detect user activity in different applications only if the user does everything in its power to monitor it in secret.
As more than 80% of users visit Facebook on their mobile phones, Facebook's ability to target ads based on interests and behavior and, therefore, the value of ad space can drop dramatically. According to the New York Times, Mark Zuckerberg disputed that the company's business would be hurt, but Zuckerberg has said some strange things over the years.
While Google is trying to compete with Facebook for its walled garden, its FLoC solution has been criticized by privacy advocates, blocked by Microsoft Edge, and the possibility of a standard WordPress blocker. 41% of the world): There are already WordPress plugins that individual websites can use to block FLoC.
Let's look back at multidimensional warfare, the kind of disruption that creates great uncertainty for marketers and publishers.
How Slim.io reimburses your CO2 emissions
Climate and environment were when Smartly.io, the social advertising platform, was identified, but it was the changes that caused the pandemic that triggered the Smart team. "Last year's events offer a new insight into the impact some of our businesses have on the environment or the world at large," said Robert Rothschild, smart CMO, vice president, and head of global marketing.
He made a smart decision to partner with Compensate, a non-profit organization that helps companies measure, reduce and offset carbon emissions. the ability to leverage your experience, your ability to manage carbon footprint calculations in the most scientifically accurate and efficient way,
Pay the cost of the service, but channel revenue to support traditional and innovative carbon capture projects by removing CO2 from the atmosphere. Customer compensation, like Smartly, can be "neutralized" by saying that more CO2 is removed than is produced by your company. "In our case, we bought and canceled more than 11,000 carbon credits," Rothschild said, "removing more than 7,000 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere."
The main source of Smartly's carbon footprint appears to be business travel. The plan is to reduce these emissions by considering the amount of urgent and necessary travel and looking for alternatives to air travel.
Why are we interested?
We may not see the martech and adtech sectors as the main contributors to carbon emissions unless we depend on a cloud-based company that depends on server farms, but the Smartly.io initiative reminds us that every company has the power. to create an imprint.
Martech batteries vary widely, but B2B marketers rely on marketing automation
In terms of technology, marketers say they are likely to cut, wait, or buy if they cut a budget. Interesting is the automation of B2B marketing in the "like" and "like" columns. respondents thought they were needed and others thought they could live without him. Colin Reid, the senior executive analyst at Gartner, who provided the information during the company's latest marketing / Xpo symposium, noted that this division falls mostly on the B2B and B2C lines, with companies focusing primarily on B2B to provide the technology that must be delivered before throwing. of "I like it". column.
The analysts also highlighted the martech practices of advanced brands: "No technology product other than web analytics and digital marketing is accepted by 100% of the Genius and Gifted brands. Instead, brands with highly advanced intelligence and martech stacks combine some of the leading marketing technologies for analytics, data management, advertising, personalization, and multi-channel marketing. '
Follow fake e-commerce contests
According to a new study from brand protection firm Incopro, one in five fake e-commerce ads comes from just 3% of repeat offenders. Eliminating this group of illegal sellers could not prevent the loss of $ 78 billion a year in brand losses.
The study is the result of a statistical analysis of 1.5 million IP applications from over 750 brands. They searched 34 platforms, including popular marketplaces and social networking sites, and found that a strictly enforced three-attack policy to insult fake posters would protect brands and consumers.
Incopro offers two basic tips for e-commerce markets:
(1) the identity of all sellers must be confirmed; To be
(2) All sellers must be removed from the market or social site if they are identified more than three times as sellers of illegal goods and services ("three strikes").
According to Incopro, 68% of the buying platforms surveyed have a policy of banning recurring customers. Only three of the platforms (Alibaba, AliExpress, and Taobao) ban sellers.
Because we care. Why don't e-commerce markets and social platforms want to build trust between merchants and consumers? As big brands focus their strategies more on social commerce, they need to ensure that the environment is safe for their brand and doesn't waste their profits.
Google Ads announces the steps for a smooth transition with Apple's ATT activation
According to Apple's transparency policy yesterday, iOS users must accept or decline data sharing between applications. As a result of these changes, Google is working on and measuring how it reports conversion data for the advertising service on iOS14.
Here are some details for advertisers promoting web-based conversion goals:
• Google no longer sends the Google Click Identifier (GCLID) for iOS 14 ad traffic to some Google apps. As a result, you may notice a decrease in reported site conversions.
• Advertisers promoting screens, videos and other campaigns promoting web-based conversion goals may experience fluctuations in performance as Apple's ATT policies take effect and Google expands large conversions for more iOS 14 traffic.
Support from Christophe Combette, product manager for the Google Ads group, is also exploring how advertisers promoting iOS apps can see the changes.
Quote of the day Following Apple's transparency policy "is a big step in the right direction, at least because Facebook is sweating," says Gennie Gebhart, co-director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
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Mariners' Felix Hernandez expected to miss 3-4 weeks with shoulder issue
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The Mariners already have managed to keep their playoff hopes alive despite a two-month stint on the shelf for Felix Hernandez earlier this season. Now they might be looking at another month without their ace.
The team announced Tuesday that Hernandez, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday, is expected to miss three to four weeks after being diagnosed with bursitis in his throwing shoulder. Adding to the Mariners' troubles, newly acquired reliever David Phelps is expected to miss two to three weeks with a right elbow impingement after walking off the mound during Sunday's game.
Seattle entered play Tuesday one game out of the second American League wild card spot. At 57-56, the Mariners are one of a half-dozen teams sitting just outside a playoff spot now that could conceivably make a run by the end of September.
But doing it without Hernandez is not ideal, no matter how much he has struggled this year. During the right-hander's previous two-month stint on the DL this season, Seattle endured its worst stretch of the year, losing 12 of 16 games at one point and bottoming out at eight games under .500.
Hernandez is in the midst of his worst season in more than a decade, carrying a 4.28 ERA in 13 starts - only two of which have seen him pitch at least seven innings.


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Intended for people who travel occasionally by bus. Pay-as-you-go can be used instead of cash purchases on board. Pay-as-you-go credit is topped up on your travelcard. The fare is determined by the number of zones in your journey (max. 6 zones). Advance payment with a pay-as-you-go credit gives you a discount on single tickets for children, adults and seniors (no discount on night buses). Pay-as-you-go credit is valid for all services operated on assignment for Agder Kollektivtrafikk AS. Not valid for the airport bus and commercial express buses.
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Al Gore's Human Design Chart
Type: 2/4 Manifestor | Strategy: To Inform | Authority: Ego Manifested
Al Gore's Biography
Albert Arnold Gore Jr. is an American politician and environmentalist who served as the 45th vice president of the United States from 1993 to 2001 under president Bill Clinton. Gore was the Democratic nominee for the 2000 presidential election, losing to George W. Bush in a very close race after a Florida recount.
Al Gore was born March 31, 1948 in Washington, DC and is a 2/4 Manifestor who's strategy is To Inform response after using an Ego Manifested as the inner authority.
Nastassja Kinski
Heath Andrew Ledger was an Australian actor and music video director. After playing roles in several Australian television and film productions during the 1990s, Ledger moved to the United States in 1998 to develop his film career further.
How do you compare to Al Gore?


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Namespace AW.Types

	Partial Public Class ProductVendor

		Implements ITitledObject, INotEditableOncePersistent

		Public Property ProductID() As Integer

		Public Property VendorID() As Integer

#Region "AverageLeadTime"
		Public Property mappedAverageLeadTime As Integer
		Friend myAverageLeadTime As WholeNumber

		<DemoProperty(Order:=30)>
		Public ReadOnly Property AverageLeadTime As WholeNumber
			Get
				myAverageLeadTime = If(myAverageLeadTime, New WholeNumber(mappedAverageLeadTime, Sub(v) mappedAverageLeadTime = v))
				Return myAverageLeadTime
			End Get
		End Property

		Public Sub AboutAverageLeadTime(a As FieldAbout, AverageLeadTime As WholeNumber)
			Select Case a.TypeCode
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Name
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Usable
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Valid
				Case Else
			End Select
		End Sub
#End Region

#Region "StandardPrice"
		Public Property mappedStandardPrice As Decimal
		Friend myStandardPrice As Money

		<DemoProperty(Order:=40)>
		Public ReadOnly Property StandardPrice As Money
			Get
				myStandardPrice = If(myStandardPrice, New Money(mappedStandardPrice, Sub(v) mappedStandardPrice = v))
				Return myStandardPrice
			End Get
		End Property

		Public Sub AboutStandardPrice(a As FieldAbout, StandardPrice As Money)
			Select Case a.TypeCode
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Name
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Usable
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Valid
				Case Else
			End Select
		End Sub
#End Region

#Region "LastReceiptCost"
		Public Property mappedLastReceiptCost As Decimal?
		Friend myLastReceiptCost As MoneyNullable

		<DemoProperty(Order:=41)>
		Public ReadOnly Property LastReceiptCost As MoneyNullable
			Get
				myLastReceiptCost = If(myLastReceiptCost, New MoneyNullable(mappedLastReceiptCost, Sub(v) mappedLastReceiptCost = v))
				Return myLastReceiptCost
			End Get
		End Property

		Public Sub AboutLastReceiptCost(a As FieldAbout, LastReceiptCost As MoneyNullable)
			Select Case a.TypeCode
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Name
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Usable
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Valid
				Case Else
			End Select
		End Sub
#End Region

#Region "LastReceiptDate"
		Public Property mappedLastReceiptDate As DateTime?
		Friend myLastReceiptDate As NODateNullable

		<DemoProperty(Order:=50)>
		Public ReadOnly Property LastReceiptDate As NODateNullable
			Get
				myLastReceiptDate = If(myLastReceiptDate, New NODateNullable(mappedLastReceiptDate, Sub(v) mappedLastReceiptDate = v))
				Return myLastReceiptDate
			End Get
		End Property

		Public Sub AboutLastReceiptDate(a As FieldAbout, LastReceiptDate As NODateNullable)
			Select Case a.TypeCode
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Name
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Usable
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Valid
				Case Else
			End Select
		End Sub
#End Region

#Region "MinOrderQty"
		Public Property mappedMinOrderQty As Integer
		Friend myMinOrderQty As WholeNumber

		<DemoProperty(Order:=60)>
		Public ReadOnly Property MinOrderQty As WholeNumber
			Get
				myMinOrderQty = If(myMinOrderQty, New WholeNumber(mappedMinOrderQty, Sub(v) mappedMinOrderQty = v))
				Return myMinOrderQty
			End Get
		End Property

		Public Sub AboutMinOrderQty(a As FieldAbout, MinOrderQty As WholeNumber)
			Select Case a.TypeCode
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Name
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Usable
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Valid
				Case Else
			End Select
		End Sub
#End Region

#Region "MaxOrderQty"
		Public Property mappedMaxOrderQty As Integer
		Friend myMaxOrderQty As WholeNumber

		<DemoProperty(Order:=61)>
		Public ReadOnly Property MaxOrderQty As WholeNumber
			Get
				myMaxOrderQty = If(myMaxOrderQty, New WholeNumber(mappedMaxOrderQty, Sub(v) mappedMaxOrderQty = v))
				Return myMaxOrderQty
			End Get
		End Property

		Public Sub AboutMaxOrderQty(a As FieldAbout, MaxOrderQty As WholeNumber)
			Select Case a.TypeCode
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Name
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Usable
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Valid
				Case Else
			End Select
		End Sub
#End Region

#Region "OnOrderQty"
		Public Property mappedOnOrderQty As Integer?
		Friend myOnOrderQty As WholeNumberNullable

		<DemoProperty(Order:=62)>
		Public ReadOnly Property OnOrderQty As WholeNumberNullable
			Get
				myOnOrderQty = If(myOnOrderQty, New WholeNumberNullable(mappedOnOrderQty, Sub(v) mappedOnOrderQty = v))
				Return myOnOrderQty
			End Get
		End Property

		Public Sub AboutOnOrderQty(a As FieldAbout, OnOrderQty As WholeNumberNullable)
			Select Case a.TypeCode
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Name
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Usable
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Valid
				Case Else
			End Select
		End Sub
#End Region
		<DemoProperty(Order:=10)>
		Public Overridable Property Product() As Product

		''<Hidden>
		Public Property UnitMeasureCode() As String

		<DemoProperty(Order:=20)>
		Public Overridable Property UnitMeasure() As UnitMeasure

		Public Overridable Property Vendor() As Vendor

#Region "ModifiedDate"
		Public Property mappedModifiedDate As Date
		Friend myModifiedDate As TimeStamp

		<DemoProperty(Order:=99)>
		Public ReadOnly Property ModifiedDate As TimeStamp
			Get
				myModifiedDate = If(myModifiedDate, New TimeStamp(mappedModifiedDate, Sub(v) mappedModifiedDate = v))
				Return myModifiedDate
			End Get
		End Property

		Public Sub AboutModifiedDate(a As FieldAbout)
			Select Case a.TypeCode
				Case AboutTypeCodes.Usable
					a.Usable = False
			End Select
		End Sub
#End Region

		Public Function Title() As Title Implements ITitledObject.Title
			Return New Title(ToString())
		End Function

		Public Overrides Function ToString() As String
			Return $"ProductVendor: {ProductID}-{VendorID}"
		End Function
	End Class
End Namespace


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John Hugh Arnold (born 28 November 1969) is a British historian. Since 2016, he has been the Professor of Medieval History at the University of Cambridge. He previously worked at Birkbeck College, University of London, where he specialised in the study of medieval religious culture. He has also written widely on historiography and why history matters.

Career
Born 28 November 1969, Arnold received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in medieval studies from the University of York. He was professor of medieval history at Birkbeck College, University of London, from 2008. He joined the college as a lecturer in 2001. Before that he was a lecturer at the University of East Anglia. He is a member of the Social History Society and the Medieval Academy of America.

Research
Arnold specialises in the study of medieval religious culture, saying that while he has never been a believer in any religion, "belief" has always fascinated him. In his work he asks "Why do people believe the things they believe? What does 'believing' really mean in practice?" Arnold has also written widely about historiography. In 2008 he wrote a policy paper, Why history matters - and why medieval history also matters, for History & Policy.

Selected publications
What is Masculinity? Historical Dynamics from Antiquity to the Contemporary World (Palgrave, 2011), co-edited with Sean Brady
What is Medieval History? (Polity, 2008)
Belief and Unbelief in Medieval Europe (Bloomsbury, 2005)
A Companion to the Book of Margery Kempe (Boydell, 2004), co-edited with Katherine J Lewis
Inquisition and Power: Catharism and the Confessing Subject in Medieval Languedoc (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2001)
History: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford, 2000)

References

External links
John H. Arnold. academia.edu
The Historian's Many Hats. BBC History Trails.
The Big Question: What is history? Open University.

1969 births
Academics of Birkbeck, University of London
Professors of Medieval History (Cambridge)
Academics of the University of East Anglia
Alumni of the University of York
British medievalists
Cultural historians
British historians of religion
Historiographers
King's College, Cambridge
Living people
Social historians


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Nimah's widely-read academic articles and essays have been translated into Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese and Arabic including others
Her poetry has been published on several websites, translated into numerous languages, included in anthologies and taught at schools and colleges in Arabia, the U.S, Canada, Singapore , Japan, India and others. Her work has been included in various international anthologies.
She is also a poetry judge and facilitator of poetry sessions and workshops in several countries.
As a reviewer noted: "Her voice speaks to the truths in all our lives regardless of nationality. It is a voice advocating justice, compassion and a basic respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere."
Nimah's work has been featured in various print, radio and television documentaries.


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Having A Sharp Mind Could Be The Key To You Avoiding The Flu
You know how people say things like "a strong mind equals a strong body"? Well, a team of researchers from the University of Michigan believes there could be a literal undertone to that quote as they suggest that lacking mental alertness could put you at high risk of viral infections.
The findings published by a team of researchers from the University of Michigan in collaboration with researchers from Duke University School of Medicine, and the University of Virginia say that when a person's cognitive functioning isn't sharp as a tack, they not only become likely to experience more symptoms from respiratory infections, but they tend to be more contagious too.
It is known, mostly from experience, that when a person suffers from bouts of stress and lack of sleep the immune system becomes weak leaving you susceptible to illnesses like the common cold or the flu. With variations in brain functioning being a known trigger for stress and poor sleep, the study's authors set out to see if it can serve as a tool for predicting just how serious infections can be.
"This is the first exposure study in humans to show that one's cognitive performance before exposure to a respiratory virus can predict the severity of the infection," says Alfred Hero, Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan and co-author of the study.
Study Methodology
To arrive at their findings, 18 healthy volunteers were recruited, all of whom participated in brain performance tests three times a day for three days using a digital self-test in their homes. The tests measured reaction time, attention, rapid switching between numbers and symbols, etc.
Afterward, each participant was deliberately infected with the human rhinovirus – the virus responsible for the common cold upon which variables including symptom severity, viral shedding, and cognitive function were collected.
The participants recorded their symptoms in a symptom diary and rated themselves on a scale of 1-3 on eight common cold symptoms, while viral shedding, a measure of transmissibility, was determined by washing out nasal passages with saline solution and then examining the viral presence in the fluid through culturing.
The results obtained, although inconclusive at first, eventually reflected a direct correlation between cognitive variability or mental alertness before exposure and infection severity.
"In the beginning, we didn't find that cognitive function had a significant association with susceptibility to illness because we used the raw scores. But later, when we looked at change over time, we found that variation in cognitive function is closely related to immunity and susceptibility," says lead author Yaya Zhai, a recent Ph.D. graduate in bioinformatics at U-M.
Despite its limitations, the study's findings suggest a useful tool in predicting susceptibility and severity of infections which if properly developed could have monumental clinical and epidemiological applications.


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Unmasked passenger throws coffee in bus driver's face in NYC
An irate bus passenger threw hot coffee in a driver's face after he was asked to don a mask Wednesday morning in Midtown, cops said.
The passenger got on the New Jersey Transit bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Eighth Avenue around 6:20 a.m., cops said.
When the driver asked him to wear a mask, the man "threw a hot cup of coffee in the driver's face," a police source said.
"The bus is pretty much empty!" the passenger complained, according to cops.
The driver suffered pain to his right eye, but it wasn't clear if he was taken to the hospital, cops said. The assailant was described as about 6 feet tall and weighing about 200 pounds, cops said.
The passenger boarded the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
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The Port Authority Police Department was investigating but didn't immediately return a call seeking comment.
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Does anyone else feel insanely jealous of Taylor? Her and Elbow San own property in two extremely expensive housing markets. Seeing how fast they got the apartment in Toronto showed me how rich they really are. From what I could see in her vlog, the apartment looks huge. She's quite a few years older than me but it makes me jealous that she gets to experience travelling so frequently and has seemed to have lived very comfortably for her entire life. It makes me feel like I should have accomplished more despite her wealth mainly coming from Elbow San.
Also, I wish someone would comment something on Elbow San's insta asking why MC has girls under 18 on it and see how he tries to explain it. It's so creepy and gross.
It's never too late to make something of yourself instead of relying on a man's ability to support you by making money off the exploitation of women and underage girls.
Don't you think it's weird he pursued you for your youthful dolly phase?
Are you really that desperate for a family that you're willing to give this skeevy weirdo a daughter?
I think it'd be a mistake to bring an innocent child into his life when he has a huge sleazy business dealing. If you didn't think it was shameful too, you wouldn't have had your photos scrubbed from that site.
You can always have a family later on with the right person. Just know plenty of women wait until they're truly ready to take that step after working on themselves and their passions. It's never too late to find yourself before bringing a kid into the world.
On a final note, life is about a whole lot more than appearances, money, and materialistic consumption. I'm guessing you'd be a lot happier living a life that doesn't revolve around appearances or where you have to go as far as editing yourself to hide your insecurities.
many people act like she just found out about his business the same time as us after she got married... but she knew all along and decided to marry him anyway, so there is no way we can expect her to be a moral or ethical person.
I guess because she plays pretend better than the other flakes like Yumi?
I don't get it. They're on in the same. Minor difference is yuhan is stuck at 12yrs of age while Taylor is stuck at 15, both mentally and emotionally. And taylor married a real sugar daddy, a sugar came farm full of underage girls owning daddy to be clear.
Well there's upper class and rich people everywhere but wealth is something different imo. I know rich families who still can't just buy a big apartment in Toronto tomorrow like the flip of a switch.
That still doesn't answer my question on your definition of 'upperclass'. Anyways, buying 1,000,000+ USD homes isn't an issue for people who are genuinely rich (really even moderately rich) as you say. Anyone with adequate savings, fine credit, and a salary of $250,000 USD can qualify for and buy a million dollar apartment or home easily enough. It's even easier for people with more wealth.
Buy an apartment in Toronto and any big city like Vancouver is for the rich and the wealthy. They are the main ones buying on the market there. Taylor buying an apartment doesn't seem as outrageous as many on this board are making it out to be. It's common place in my community and I don't get the hype.
Sometimes, I think a lot of people on this board are suffering under jealousy and inadequacy.
Well from a different class of wealth even 250,000 can be rich-upperclass. I dont really think that its really a jealousy issue but a difference of perspective.
even the situation you're describing doesnt always go so easy and requires saving up over years. And im pretty sure owning two properties in separate expensive places that were purchased in a similar timeframe is still a LOT (also staying in an expensive rental while waiting for the house to be prepped). Def not the same as like a time share.
I think it's also worth noting that buying a house with a mortgage is different from paying cash. A lot of middle-class Americans/Canadians get a mortgage when investing in properties, while it's becoming an increasingly common thing for wealthy Chinese to buy homes in the US and Canada and pay cash, often above the asking price. I would not be surprised if E-san dropped cash on the apartment, taking into consideration the way they spend their money, which would definitely put them in the higher upper-class category.
Literally, @Tofu Mom admits to being jealous and several others on this same thread have admitted to jealously. It's nothing to be ashamed off, but I truly believe that is what fuels their anger towards her. Someone on this same thread -- and I am not saying this was you -- posted that Taylor is moving too fast when she and Elbow-San have been in a relationship for years, were engaged for a few months, and are newly married.
Like, how does that work? In a stable relationship for over 3+ years but "rushing" it?
Okay, then... if you say so.
They aren't doing anything any other newlyweds wouldn't be doing -- buying a new home or moving together, buying new furniture and housewares, spending time with family, making big decisions. Every couple goes through that period when they really begin to consolidate their lives and mesh together. Considering they were already taking active measures to buy in Canada before the engagement and prior to the wedding; I don't consider this to be a big deal or "frivolous".
I think that she spends a reasonable amount compared to their joint income. They can spend their money as they wish and while they can afford cheaper items, there's no reason why they cannot purchase items that fit their budget that are pricier. The thing with the PB Kids bed definitely shows some obvious envy.
She's been talking about going back and forth from Canada and Hong Kong since her sister's wedding. That was in August 2017. That really showed her what she wanted and it was obvious how much she missed her family and was encouraging Elbow-san to bond with them. I saw in several vlogs that he was getting closer with her grandmother. Her best friend's wedding this year probably only reinforced it and they began to talk more seriously about it as a couple.
It's very hard to say another person is making arbitrary decisions when you have never spoken with them nor know them very well. That's another part of the hypocrisy of this board: people complain that she shares too much of her life -- ie the ones who complained about he filming her wedding makeup and ceremony -- then complain when they weren't involved in or aware of her decision making progress. Makes zero sense.
That is definitely true, though in my experience, full cash offers aren't that unusual from upper scale clients even in the US. I don't see why anyone would pay a mortgage if they did need to. They purchased an apartment so they wouldn't have to pay rent when they weren't there. Having a mortgage kind of defeats that.
I think most people are just outraged at how upper class she is. You talk about how it's not unusual for upper class clients, which is very true, but you have to remember the median income in the US is about $50k and in Canada about $70k. I think it's something like the upper 5% make more than $250k, so it's not at all unusual for most people on here to be shocked that they can afford not only one, but two apartments in expensive cities, and also go on many vacations and eat out at nice places all the time. It's definitely wrong to police how Taylor uses her money; after all, it is her money, but at the same time, not many people are used to seeing people flaunt their extravagant wealth, especially since Taylor has mentioned she only uses her own money, and that she doesn't come from a wealthy household.
I get what you're saying. I've lived at many different socio-economic classes. There was a point when my mother was earning $20,000 per year when I was pre-school aged and my school tuition was $13,500. I don't know how she made that work. My thing is-- that's not a sufficient reason to resent others nor to police another person's spending and label them as frivolous. I don't even think she flaunts her wealth-- she's an almost 30 year old woman. A few lunch dates at a nice restaurant with her husband and ordering food is not flashy and not unaffordable to the average person in the US or Canada. UberEats, delivery, and grocery delivery are common among the working class. It's all about how you spend your money and what is important to you. Other than the two apartments, I'm not seeing this extravagant wealth.
250k a year USD is a dream for most people. Most people are not making half as much. I live in New York where most people make 100k a year and still struggle hard as hell to live in a 300k USD house.
It is, but I'm just pointing out that it is not impossible.
The thing with making $100k in NY is that the cost of living is high so salaries must similarly be high. It would be naïve to assume money stretches the same way everywhere. It doesn't. Where I live, if you don't want to be living in a drug infested hole in the wall, you need to pay at least $650k. Rent is $2000 and up for a decent place (a studio, cough). I personally feel like renting and paying $2000 in pointless. I would rather move further out and buy than to rent and waste all those years of payments. Doesn't even improve or help your credit.
Going just outside the limits and an average house in a fine neighborhood will cost $350-400k. You can take advantage of buyer's programs as well. In the next state over, they have a first time buyer's program where you don't have to put any money down and they will take care of fees.
Where I live, if you don't want to be living in a drug infested hole in the wall, you need to pay at least $650k. Rent is $2000 and up for a decent place (a studio, cough).
lol are you also in the bay area California? I agree it's like another world compared with talking to people from middle America. I think HK is more like SF in that everyone makes a lot of money and everything costs a lot of money.
What??!! If someone earns 100k a year and has a 300k house yet are still struggling they got some budgeting problems.
Try earning $120kAUD per couple and buying a $850kAUD house (so having at least a $700k AUD mortgage). Now that's a struggle.