text:
Where There's a Will There's a Way
https://www.wheretheresawillpodcast.com/feed.xml
Are you ready to give yourself, your leaders, and every employee the opportunity to live the ideal life? In this conversation, you will hear how Entrepreneurs and their leadership teams are creating the possibility for everyone in the organization to thrive. Attract great people to your organization, retain your best people, and increase the motivation of everyone by committing to living and advocating everyone take the journey to a thriving EOS life where everyone is doing what they love with people they love, making a great contribution, being compensated appropriately, and having plenty of time for their families and other passions. If these conversations resonate with you and you want to participate in the discussion, you can catch me on LinkedIn or on my Website willcrist.com
Pilgrim Talks: Dave Kinney and Denise Keller
Dave Kinney, Partner, MadisonStreet Partners
Dave Kinney is an Orange County area commercial real estate specialist. He has negotiated on behalf of tenants such as Smith Barney, CitiGroup Smit Kline Beecham, New England Financia, Met-Rx Products, United Auto Credit Corporation and Stratacare. He has helped his clients lease or purchase more than 5 million square feet in his career and has provided service in portfolio strategy and administration, transaction management, site and building selection, corporate facility panning, development/construction pro formas and lease administration.
An accounting graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Dave was named Alumnus of the Year in 2004. He serves as an advisory board member for the Orfalea College of Business at Cal Poly, The American Cancer Society of Orange County and St Mary's & All Angel's School where he serves the Board chair. He also is a member of GenNext, an organization of forward thinking business leaders dedicated to making a difference with issues affecting our society and business, both locally, statewide and nationally. He also volunteers his time to mentor Orfalea College of Business students and coaches youth sports.
Madison Street Partners is a local team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in Orange County commercial real estate. Their experts negotiate with Orange County landlords and developers on a daily basis and have cultivated a personal rapport with owners and their representatives. They have gained a comprehensive knowledge of their buildings, their hidden advantages and liabilities. This unique perspective create leverage for their clients in lease negotiations by presenting them with a variety of creative choies and steering them away from potential pitfalls.
To learn more about MadisonStreet Partners, go to madisonstreetpartners.net
Denise Keller, COO of Benchmark Email
Denise Keller is COO and founding partner of Benchmark Email, one of the world's leading email marketing services for small businesses. Keller served as Vice President of Finance for restaurant chain Seafood Broiler and CEO of Accor's U.S. Ticket Services Division before transferring into the COO position at Benchmark, where she has been instrumental in bringing in numerous small business customers, as well as high-profile clients that include Mercedes Benz, Siemens and Kaiser Permanente.
Benchmark email, one of the world's leading , global email marketing service has an online guide designed to give small businesses the confidence and knowledge to successfully market their company, products or services online. The downloadable guide, titled Introduction to Online Marketing, covers a broad range of topics including free vs. paid advertising, leveraging social networking sites and using search engine optimization techniques for maximum effect.
Benchmark Email is an award-winning, international email marketing service used by thousands of small, medium and large-sized businesses. As one of the fastest-growing, US-based email marketing companies, Benchmark currently offers Web-based service to German, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese-speaking clients. The company also offers a free email marketing plan for small businesses just starting to build email lists.
To learn more about Benchmark Email, go to benchmarkemail.com
Pilgrim Talks: Ron Burr
Ron Burr, CEO of WebVisible
Ron Burr joined WebVisible as chief operating officer in 2009, and was appointed CEO in 2010. Before joining WebVisible, Burr served as chief product officer for LRN, the leading application service provider for online education and solutions enabling clients to manage enterprise-wide governance, ethics and compliance processes. He also served as chief strategy officer of Jambo, a leading pay-per-call Internet company targeting local business; CEO of Layer2 Networks; a partner with international IT consulting firm IMPACT Software; a senior technology consultant for IBM; and vice president of software engineering with Vault Corporation. Burr serves as advisor and Board member to several technology companies and Venture Capital firms.
About WebVisible, Inc.
WebVisible has been the leading provider of local online marketing software and services since 2001. WebVisible was among the first to pioneer the use of search as a reliable, measurable avenue to connect directly with a buyer's needs, providing solutions through some of the world's largest Interactive Yellow Page companies, directories and other media vendors. The company has served over 100,000 customers from 4,000 industries in 14 countries. The company also delivers solutions directly to small businesses throughout the United States. WebVisible is based in Irvine, California with offices in Los Angeles, Denver, Charlotte and Mumbai India.
To learn more about WebVisible, go to webvisible.com or call 949-255-9677
Pilgrim Talks: Stu Heinecke and Will Crist (on Customer Service)
Stu Heinecke, Master Cartooner and CEO of CartoonLink
Are you looking for a magic bullet to make your campaigns, projects, presentations -- even your job searches more effective? We humbly suggest you considering using cartoons. They're the best-read and remembered part of magazines and newspapers, and we have been using them for the past thirty years to produce stunning, record-breaking campaigns for some of the biggest marketers in the world. You can learn all about how we did that in CartoonLink Founder and President Stu Heinecke's new book, Drawing Attention, which is available on iBooks, Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, Google Books and in PDF format to read on your PC. We've set many records for the world's biggest marketers using personalized cartoons as the engine driving response, but that doesn't mean you have to be a big business to afford what we do. Our membership programs are actually geared to individuals and small business owners, while we offer a few special programs for medium and large businesses, too. Do you want higher response rates to your direct and e-mail marketing campaigns? CartoonLink offers two programs designed to help you put the magic of cartoons to work in your monthly campaigns -- the CartoonLink Postcard Program and the CartoonLink e-Mail Marketer Program. Are you involved in selling or business development for your company? Our CartoonLink BigBoards™ and BigBoards Enterprise programs can help you or your entire sales staff break through to VIP prospects in -- quite literally -- a very big way. Based on our own campaigns that have put us in touch with Presidents, Prime Ministers, celebrities and CEOs, our BigBoards programs will help you step into the world of contact campaigning, where response rates have already climbed to 100% and ROI figures to 100,000%. You can use our personalized cartoons in presentations through our Presentations program. And if you're not quite ready to join any of our marketing programs, you can still join our CartoonLink Members program to stay in touch through a monthly newsletter and webinar -- and use our cartoons in one-at-a-time e-mail correspondence, for personal or business use. If you are a large mailer, we are available for custom assignments. The CartoonLink program is based on nearly 30 years and millions of dollars worth of utterly unduplicated test experience, and a long track record of record-breaking campaigns for the world's biggest direct marketers, including subscriber acquisition, renewals, awareness/trial, drip and nonprofit/donor acquisition campaigns.
So, welcome to CartoonLink. Join us! To learn more about CartoonLink, go to cartoonlink.com
Copyright © 2010 GlobalMarc, LLC. All rights reserved.


joints with 8,000 lines of programming to operate multiple trains on the same track. Apply this code at the checkout and get amazing discounts. Get Deal, from 10, johnny Rockets Gift Card From 10 at Johnny Rockets. Johnny Rockets Gift Card From. We have over 2 miles of G track with 1 mile hidden inside mountains. Over 1,800 gallons of water is used with 3 storage tanks for waterfalls and rivers. 50 OFF select dinnerware, uP TO 50 OFF - boots booties. With a huge wave pool, lazy river, water slides, kids play areas, live music, and the brand new zip line; the family entertainment is endless! When you take a picture with flash on a camera of the steamboat, youll hear thunder after like it was a flash of lightning. The entire display is built to be historically accurate showing railroads in 3 distinct time periods.
Get Deal 30 off. Our train display is 25,000. Why is a coupon code not working for me? Click the promo code you want to use and copy code Follow the link to Johnny Rockets website. about of a football field. Remember to copy the code.


text:
How the Fed is trying to shape the future of digital currency — and what we can expect from its efforts.
by admin	| Posted on June 21, 2021
The Federal Reserve Board is weighing whether to loosen the rules that govern the creation and use of digital currencies, including virtual currencies like Bitcoin.
The move, which was first reported by Bloomberg, could open up more space for people and businesses to use virtual currencies.
On Wednesday, the Fed's central bank meeting was focused on its decision to start accepting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
"We've been following developments in the virtual currency space, and we think that the time is right for an initial public offering of bitcoin and related cryptocurrencies," Fed chair Janet Yellen said, according to a transcript of the meeting.
"This could be a way to offer investors access to the underlying asset and thereby enable further growth and expansion in the Bitcoin ecosystem."
The Fed would have the ability to buy and sell bitcoins as well as other digital currencies.
The central bank, which has been exploring ways to use cryptocurrencies to fund its policies for years, was set to open its first bitcoin futures contract this week.
The Fed has previously taken a cautious approach to virtual currencies, saying that virtual currencies should not be considered legal tender.
But with Bitcoin gaining traction, the central bank is likely to look into the possibility of issuing more virtual currency-based securities, Reuters reported.
Privacysocial qs
The Rise of the New School: What Will the Future Hold?
How to find out if a socialist is a socialist
How to stop the 'social distance' effect

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Kitchen cabinet doors come in more styles than ever. Whether you want modern and sleek or traditional and ornate, there is a door that will fit the style of your new kitchen.
For the most part, kitchen cabinet doors can be broken down into flat panel and raised panel looks. Within those two main categories there are an array of variations -- different shapes, cuts, patterns, inlays, and textures make up the style of the cabinet door.
Flat panel cabinets begin with a single base of wood and remain that way or are built up. They can be completely flat, as in the Slab style listed below, or have pieces built onto them, as in the Shaker style.
Slab – Slab style cabinets are plain and geometric: 90 degree angles (or slightly rounded) on all edges, with no embellishments. A slab style cabinet can convey a sleek, modern-Euro look.
Shaker - One of the most popular styles of flat panel cabinet doors, Shaker-style doors start as a slab and then a "picture frame" is added around the perimeter. Variations on the Shaker door are also common, including the Beaded Shaker, featuring beadboard within the frame. The Side-by-Side Shaker (also referred to as the Mullion style), is another variation that includes a vertical strip of wood down the middle, giving it more of a panel effect, reminiscent of a double-hung window.
Raised panel cabinets are made of an outer frame and an inner panel, both on the same plane. The distinctive grooving is artistically routed into the wood. Raised panel doors tend to be the most structurally sound of all doors and are a bit more traditional in look.
Arched - The most popular type of raised panel door is the Arched cabinet door, also called an Eyebrow Panel because of its curved arch effect with an inner groove. An Arched door can be created as either a raised or flat panel door.
Cathedral – This variation on the Arched door is more dramatic. In the Cathedral door, the groove flattens out as it reaches its two end points. The arch can either be at the top or both the top and bottom of the cabinet door.
Accent – An Accent cabinet door is one that involves any type of material other than wood. Usually there is an accent panel, such as frosted glass, set within the outer perimeter of the cabinet, to add visual effect and interest.
The door style is simply the first decision amongst others, such as the wood species of the cabinetry, the stain or paint color you choose, and the hardware to accent your new kitchen cabinets. When you find the right combination you'll fall in love with kitchen cabinetry that will be the perfect fit for your remodeled kitchen!
Contact us today if you're beginning the process of planning your Minneapolis, Twin Cities, or West Metro, MN kitchen remodel! We'd be happy to discuss kitchen cabinetry and other kitchen remodel plans.


Location. 35° 47.01′ N, 80° 53.28′ W. Marker is in Statesville, North Carolina, in Iredell County. Marker is on Center Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Statesville NC 28677, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iredell County Confederate Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Statesville in the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); N.C. Association for the Blind (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stoneman's Raid (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fourth Creek Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Fourth Creek Burying Ground (approx. ¼ mile away); J. P. Caldwell (approx. ¼ mile away); Mitchell College (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been reported missing. ). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Statesville.
More. Search the internet for United Spanish American War Veterans Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on July 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.


Istanbul Realestate The Project consists of 3 Blocks, 363 Apartments: 2+1 and 3+1 apartment types are available. in Esenyurt where is new rising star in Istanbul. The ..
Luxury Project with sea view for sale in İstanbul | Beylikdüzü Project is located in Beylikdüzü Istanbul European Side very close to the shore of B ..
Investment Opportunities in Turkey Luxury Apartments with Sea View in Avcılar It is a single block consists of 26 floors and 295 apar ..
Luxury houses ready to go in Esenyurt! The apartment is the 2nd stage of the project that includes 4 stages. The project is built by one of the leader construction company ..


text:
Алексей Мельгунов:
 Мельгунов, Алексей Павлович (1876 — после 1917) — общественный деятель и политик.
 Мельгунов, Алексей Петрович (1722—1788) — государственный деятель, действительный тайный советник.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Well … with one final book on the horizon I knew that this was going to be *another* cliffhanger. Doesn't mean I like it but I knew it was going to happen!
I absolutely love this series! I love Jai, I love Emily and I even a little bit love skull. Another book that practically reads itself, it feels a little unfair that the author spent months writing and editing and sorting only for me to devour it whole in one evening 🙈 but I did, and I'm dying for the final selection!
The push and pull, forwards and backwards, she can she can't, he will be won't. We get more insight into some of the other secondary characters; Monique and Joel as well as Skull and a little more where he's at.
I, as I'm sure many, have a little soft spot for Skull. Sure, he's the bad guy and he has and does do many horrible things but underneath all that is this pained hurting man just trying to make the world hurt like he does. You gotta respect that I think!
I'm now, very impatiently, waiting for the final instalment of this series and absolutely loved this one. I can't wait to be able to have a complete read of the whole series from start to finish!


The phrase has been consistent in headlines and on Twitter, and despite not actually being a word, the Word of the Year title is hard to discredit as the phrase has seen a 365% rise in use in 2017. As is typical, the word of the year will be featured in their next printing of dictionaries.
Previous Words of the Year have been equally as trendy, including 2016's Brexit, 2015's binge-watch (another phrase, uuuuugh), 2014's photobomb, and 2013's geek.
At this point in the article we're going to transition from reporting on the news to my own opinion. Am I the only one who's really annoyed by this? Specifically, that they've clearly awarded a Word of the Year title to a phrase, and a phrase that if you ask me, isn't spectacularly new or notable. It's just another oxymoron coined by a moron, in my opinion, of course.
I could go on, but I think we're all bored of me listing oxymorons that don't deserve an explicit definition, because both parts of these phrases are easily defined because they are common words. Maybe I'm just a huge bummer, but I don't think that 'fake news' deserves its own entry in a dictionary when each individual word's definition tells you exactly what you need to know.
We'd have been better off with 'fidget spinner.' I don't understand the sensationalism around the damn things and that's saying something, considering I'm part of their target demographic.
Featured Image Via Mother Jones.


text:
KU Jayhawks
MU Tigers
KSU Wildcats
Quick links... Chiefs Royals Sporting KC KC Current KU Jayhawks MU Tigers KSU Wildcats High Schools
SportsLocal SportsKC Current
KC Current picks up option on 3 players, extends new offers to 2 more
Nick Wass/AP
Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith, left, kicks the ball against Kansas City Current defender Addisyn Merrick, right, during the first half of the NWSL championship soccer match, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
By: Dre Bradley
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Current updated the status of the club's roster as the team prepares for the 2023 season, picking up options on three players and extending new offers to two more.
Players whose options were exercised were defenders Addisyn Merrick, Izzy Rodriguez and Jenna Winebrenner.
The trio only combined for one assist during the 2022 season but each appeared in at least 11 matches for the club.
Midfielder Addie McCain and defender Kate Del Fava are both out of contract but have received new offers from the club.
McCain, the second-round pick by the Current in the 2021 NWSL Draft, appeared in 10 matches and started three of them. Del Fava appeared in all 22 of the Current's matches during the 2022 season, starting 19 games and recording two assists.
Defender Taylor Leach is also out of contract but did not receive a contract offer.
McCain, Del Fava and Leach do not qualify for free agent status under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the NWSL and the NWSLPA.
However, defender Kristen Edmonds and midfielder Desiree Scott are free agents under the new CBA. The team hopes to bring both players back to Kansas City for 2023.
Edmonds finished third on the team with 1,754 total minutes played. Scott, who was called up to play international friendlies for the Canadian Women's National Team back in September, played 1,591 minutes across 19 matches.
Forward Jaycie Johnson and goalkeeper Sydney Schneider have been waived by the team.
Schneider was signed to a one-year deal on March 22 after spending her rookie year with the Washington Spirit but did not appear in any games for the Current.
Johnson appeared in just two games.
The Current now has 18 players under contract heading into the 2023 season.
Goalkeepers (2) — AD Franch, Cassie Miller
Defenders (7) — Elizabeth Ball, Alex Loera, Hailie Mace, Addisyn Merrick, Izzy Rodriguez, Mallory Weber, Jenna Winebrenner
Midfielders (5) — Chardonnay Curran, Lo'eau LaBonta, Claire Lavogez, Chloe Logarzo, Sam Mewis
Forwards (4) — Elyse Bennett, Kristen Hamilton, Cece Kizer, Lynn Williams


The Puma Knit Pull On golf skort features signature comfort thanks to dryCELL Technology to keep you dry and cool in a comfortable knit pull on design.
Puma Women's Knit Pull On Skort is rated 4.1 out of 5 by 10.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Big bomber from Very comfortable especially on hot days Love this skirt. Have this in 4 colors! Go to skirt for golf.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Marshakh from Great fit and comfortable! Have now worn this a few times. Fits well and is cute and comfortable. Washes well without fading. I kept the pieces separate while wearing (as there are snaps to attach if you want) and it made using the restroom easy on hot days.
Rated 4 out of 5 by LindaW from Lightweight material Skirt is 14" not 17 as described. The shorts snap onto the skirt - not an easy process. I like the lightweight material.
Rated 3 out of 5 by tomnktsmom from Didn't like the shorts underneath I liked the colors, but the shorts underneath are detachable and they bunched up under the skirt....sent this back.
Rated 4 out of 5 by kyconrad from Example: Great features! It is extremely comfortable and true to size. I'm not sure if I care for the two pieces. I like the skirt and the short sewn together. Other than that, I like wearing them.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Cheryl65 from Puma skort Received it recently and it is pretty and comfortable. Not sure I like the snap in under short.
This skort does have front pockets and one back pocket.
Are the shorts attached or separate?
The shorts are snapped in, so they are detachable.
According to the sizing chart on the product page, just under "specs/sizes" tab the waist size on XL is 33 7/8. A size 14 in women's averages about 36" waist. An XL may not work for you. We unfortunately do not have these available in any larger sizes as this is a discontinued style and 2X has sold out.
Does this skort have any pockets?


Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 7 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.


Islamabad: Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif reached Moscow on a four-day visit on Monday at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, said a statement issued by the Pakistan Foreign Office.
During his stay in Moscow, the foreign minister will hold official talks with his Russian counterpart, statement added.
The Foreign Office said that both sides would deliberate upon the entire spectrum of bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.


text:
Lowe's Charitable Foundation
Since 2009, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has proudly partnered with the Lowe's Companies, Inc., to provide grants to local Boys & Girls Clubs across the country for improvements and refurbishments, and in 2016 launched Renovation Across the Nation to further support much-needed funding to Clubs across the country. These projects have included upgraded kitchens, working bathroom facilities, enhanced lighting and new spaces for kids and teens. Lowe's wants its local communities to love where they live, and at Boys & Girls Clubs, we want our young people to understand the impact of community engagement. Throughout our partnership, both organizations continue to focus on what matters most – making a marked difference in communities across the country. To date, Lowe's has provided grants to over 280 Clubs ensuring that our young people have a place they find comforting, supportive, and FUN to visit each and every day.
About Lowe's in the Community
Lowe's, a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company, has a 60-year legacy of supporting the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects. In the past decade, Lowe's and the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation together have contributed nearly $300 million to these efforts, and for more than two decades Lowe's Heroes volunteers have donated their time to make our communities better places to live. For the latest news, visit Newsroom.Lowes.com or follow @LowesMedia on Twitter.


text:
3rd Shift3rd Shift
Ragin' Cajun RB/KR Chris Smith Named 1st Team All-American
Louisiana Ragin' Cajun running back/kick returner Chris Smith added more All-American honors to his growing list of postseason accolades.
Three Cajuns Named All-Americans
Three members of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns recently received All-American honors for the 2020 college football season by a highly-respected publication.
Ragin' Cajun RB Chris Smith Earns SBC Player of the Week Honors
For the second time this season, Louisiana Ragin' Cajun running back Chris Smith make a game-changing play on special teams and earned player of the week honors for his effort.
Louisiana Tops UAB 24-20 in Emotional Game Honoring D.J. Looney
Louisiana improves to 4-1 on the season in an emotional night in Birmingham.
#19 Louisiana Slips Past Georgia State 34-31 in Overtime
Elijah Mitchell's 12-yard walk-off touchdown helped the Cajuns improve to 2-0.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Sweep LSWA Awards
Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns football team continues to add more awards to their resume after their win at Iowa State.


text:
Home | Trademark Registration Services | Tradmark Center Review
Tradmark Center Review
2021 Trademark Registration Service Reviews
Tradmark Center
Cost: Trademark packages start at $300 for Trademark Search/Filing, plus federal fees
As part of the services offered by the law firm of Patel & Almeida, Trademark Center has an excellent reputation that spans more than 20 years. As an accredited, "A+" rated business with the BBB, this Trademark Registration service offers a comprehensive array of options for your business. These services include Trademark Search and Registration, Trademark Watch, and even international registration of your trademark.
What does Trademark Center charge for these services? You can choose between package options or a la carte services. Trademark Search/Registration packages include:
Standard - for $300 (plus filing fees), you'll get a Federal Direct Hit search, drafting/filing of the application, a year of quarterly federal trademark watch services, consultation with a trademark attorney, and responses to any non-substantive office actions
Premium - for $495 (plus filing fees), you'll get all of the services included in the Standard packages, plus a more comprehensive trademark search (Federal/State/Common Law) and a legal opinion on your desired trademark
Trademark Search a la carte options include:
US Extensive Full Availability Search - $295
US/Canada Full Availability Search - $395
Design Logo Search - $400
European Community Search - $450
Trademark Watch a la carte options include:
US Federal with monthly reports - $150/year
US Federal/State with monthly reports - $200/year
Worldwide with monthly reports - $300/year
As you can see, this Trademark Registration service wants you to get exactly what you need. As a big added bonus, Trademark Center offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee, with a full refund if you're not satisfied with their service for any reason.
We also recommend that you take a look at the Learning Center by clicking on the link at the top of the site. There, you'll find lots of helpful information about trademarks in general, FAQs, and in-depth information about registration of trademarks in other countries. If you still have questions, you can request a complimentary consultation with a Trademark Center representative at any time by clicking on the green button on the right-hand side of the page.
Trademark Center doesn't have the cheapest Trademark Registration services on the market, but they are well worth the cost based on what you get for your money: decades of expertise, an excellent reputation, the ability to choose the specific services you need, and an unparalleled satisfaction guarantee. Trademark Center is one of our top choices for Trademark Registration.
More Trademark Registration Service Reviews
My Corporation
Trademark Factory
Trademark Express
Trademark Plus
The 7 Best Trademark Registration Services
What's the Best Trademark Registration Service?
Before you choose a provider for registering your trademark, it's important to understand the process and the reasons why it's a smart idea for your business.
Let's start with the US Patent and Trademark Office: the gateway to Trademark Registration. According to them, a trademark - sometimes called a "service mark" - "includes any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used or intended to be used to identify and distinguish the goods/services of one seller or provider from those of others, and to indicate the source of the goods/services."
Trademark Registration Service FAQ
What is trademark registration?
Intellectual property can be protected in several ways, one of which is through trademark registration. Having a trademark helps ensure that your goods, services, brand or slogan can't be used by someone else.
Do I need a trademark, copyright, or patent?
Good question! A trademark is used to demonstrate ownership of a slogan, brand, symbol - one that you use to differentiate your goods and services from other sellers' and providers'. In contrast, patents are used to protect how an innovation works or looks, while copyrights protect creative works like music, movies, or even computer code.
What can be registered as a trademark?
Almost anything used to represent your brand can be protected through trademark registration. Whether you use a tagline to make your company memorable, have a logo emblazoned on your signage and business cards, or use a unique font that you want to keep as your own, it all qualifies as eligible to be registered as a trademark.
What will I need to do to register a trademark?
It can get complicated to accurately complete all of the paperwork required for trademark registration. Using a service that specializes in this process can save you some time and a considerable amount of worry. The best services walk you through each step, ensuring that your application is filled out properly before it is submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Is it expensive to register a trademark?
The US Patent and Trademark Office charges a base fee of $400 or $600, depending on whether you file electronically or on paper. That's in addition to any fees paid to a trademark registration service, which usually range from $99 to over $1900, depending on the level of service you select.
How long will it take to get my trademark registered?
Getting the initial paperwork completed may be done as quickly as one business day. From there, most services offering help with trademark registration will conduct a search to ensure that your trademark doesn't conflict with others that have been registered by other applicants. Once your trademark has been cleared, your application will be sent to the USPTO for registration. From there, it can take several months for your application to be reviewed and approved.
Are trademark registration services legitimate?
Absolutely. Many of these services have been available for decades. It's a wise choice to use a trademark registration service, to make it less likely that your application will be rejected - which would add even more time to an already-lengthy process. For extra reassurance that the provider you've selected is a reputable one, be sure to consider feedback from previous clients or look for a rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Can I get a refund if I'm not happy with the trademark registration service?
That depends on the service you select. Some offer an error-free guarantee, but only a few will give you a refund on the fees that you paid for their assistance. Also, if the service has already paid the required fees to the USPTO on your behalf, you won't get those funds back.
In layman's terms, your trademark is how you represent yourself to the world. Think about some of the most recognizable brands and you'll probably picture a logo, slogan, even the font used in the company's name. (Nike "Swoosh", Coca-Cola, or the Golden Arches, anyone?)
So, why register a trademark? One of the most important reasons is to prevent any other business from taking your brand identity, intentionally or accidentally. Trademark Registration offers you legal protection, gives your business a certain level of prestige or respectability, and can even be used to help file for trademarks in foreign markets if you choose to expand your reach.
Trademark Registration can get complicated. For this reason, many businesses opt to use a service that specializes in registering trademarks, to ensure that every necessary requirement is met. These Trademark Registration services are often very affordable, especially when considering how much time and effort it would take for an already-busy company owner to do the work on their own.
What should you look for as you decide with Trademark Registration service is best for your business? Here are several criteria to keep in mind:
Services Provided. What is included in the services offered? Are there multiple packages to choose from?
Fees. What will you pay to register your trademark? Is it a flat fee, or are there extra a la carte charges to watch out for? Are the fees reasonable compared with other Trademark Registration services?
Ease of Use. Does the company's website clearly explain what to expect during the process of registering your trademark? Can you get live help from a customer service agent? Does the Trademark Registration provider do all or most of the work for you, or will you have to put in some effort on your own?
Reputation. What do other businesses say about their experience with the service? How many trademarks has the service registered?
TopConsumerReviews has reviewed and ranked the best Trademark Registration services available today. We hope this information will help guide your decision as you ensure that your company's identity is established and protected for years to come.
Compare Trademark Registration Services
Select any 2 Trademark Registration Services to compare them head to head
best-trademark-registration-services
Legal Zoom vs Tradmark Center Legal Zoom vs My Corporation Legal Zoom vs Trademark Factory Legal Zoom vs Trademark Express Legal Zoom vs Rocket Lawyer Legal Zoom vs Trademark Plus Tradmark Center vs My Corporation Tradmark Center vs Trademark Factory Tradmark Center vs Trademark Express Tradmark Center vs Rocket Lawyer Tradmark Center vs Trademark Plus My Corporation vs Trademark Factory My Corporation vs Trademark Express My Corporation vs Rocket Lawyer My Corporation vs Trademark Plus Trademark Factory vs Trademark Express Trademark Factory vs Rocket Lawyer Trademark Factory vs Trademark Plus Trademark Express vs Rocket Lawyer Trademark Express vs Trademark Plus Rocket Lawyer vs Trademark Plus
Trademark Registration Articles
How to Register Your Trademark
How Trademarks Protect Your Business
The Basics of Trademark Law
Trending Trademark Registration News
Uproar over crying tiger trademark
Thailand could challenge the trademark of a Malaysian beef dish that shares the same traits and English name as "Suea Rong Hai", a famous northern Thai delicacy, even after the former was registered ...
WWE Files New Trademarks For LeftRightLeftRight & Katrina Cortez
WWE filed trademarks for Katrina Cortez and Left Right Left Right. The trademarks are for the following, "LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of ...
World IP Review
Huawei has failed to secure the registration of 'Mind Studio' as a trademark in the UK, according to a decision delivered by the UK Intellectual Property Office on January 11.
Trademarks: Anna Canzano is taking your questions
Trademark Q & A to help small business owners, side-hustlers, anyone with a brand to protect. That Expert Show host Anna Canzano is taking your questions for her next guest, a trademark law expert.
Strattner Financial Group: Strattner Group Receives Trademark ...
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / January 14, 2021 / Strattner Group Corp. (OTC PINK:SCNG) also known as Strattners, a diversified enterprise with its core business in investment and fund management, is ple ...
Related Trademark Registration Reviews
Since you're interested in Trademark Registration Services, here are some other reviews you might find interesting.
Who has the best Business Phone System? If you're the owner of a startup or small business and are looking for a low-cost phone service that includes a toll-free number and voicemail ...
Company Incorporation Services
Who has the best Company Incorporation Service? Are you a small business owner looking to protect yourself by separating your business from your personal assets?
Copyright Registration Services
What's the best Copyright Registration Service? Businesses and individuals around the world seek copyrights to protect information.
Where is the best place to go for debt relief? Debt Relief is more important now than ever before.
Where can you find the best Life Insurance? It may not always be at the forefront of your mind, but the payment of a death benefit to your beneficiaries is an important decision we make for ...
Mail Scanning Services
Where can you find the best mail scanning services? If you're one of the millions of Americans who travel frequently for work or pleasure, living as an expat in far-flung locations, or ...
Music Publishing Companies
Where can you find the best music publishing services? You don't have to be famous to have your musical talents shared with the whole world.
Online Stock Trading Platforms
Who is the Best Online Stock Broker? Whether you consider yourself an avid investor or a beginner just starting to look into the stock market, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all of ...
Wholesale Dropshippers
Who are the best Wholesale Dropshippers? Who the best Wholesale Dropshipper?
Fruit Clubs
Where can you find the best fruit clubs? It's easy to see why these membership plans have become so popular.
Home Brew Beer Supply Stores
Where can you find the best home brewing supplies? For over 7,000 years, there has been nothing better than sitting back, kicking up your feet, and enjoying a beer.


Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or Single Malt Whisky is a Sauternes finished single malt from Glenmorangie. It is non chill-filtered for additional aroma and mouthfeel. A quite extraordinary dram.
Nose: Orange rind, sultanas and dates laced with spices of coconut and nutmeg.
Palate: Ginger, nutmeg and toasted almonds interwoven with a syrupy lemon meringue and honeycomb middle.
Finish: Long, sweet finish with lemon zest, chocolate, vanilla ginger and nutmeg.


text:
Q: Get input value of inputfield that corresponds to map Rendering a map that contains with key (location no), value (location name).
Rendering with a corresponding inputField where users will input the times they visited the corresponding location.
<apex:repeat value="{!setResetLocations}" var="locationKey">

            <apex:outputText value="{!setResetLocations[locationKey]}"></apex:outputText>

            <apex:inputText class="form-control" value={!timesVisited} />

</apex:repeat>

As the count of locations shown varies according to user, how should I tie the input value with the location in the controller when inserting into database?

A: Since you've already gotten as far as using a map, go ahead and use another to map out the times visited:
public Map<String, Decimal> locationVisits { get; set; }

...

locationVisits = new Map<String, Decimal>();
for(String key: setResetLocations.keySet()) {
  locationVisits.put(key, 0);
}

Then, in your page:
        <apex:inputText class="form-control" value="{!locationVisits[locationKey]}" />

You could have also used a wrapper class instead of a map, but this works as well. Make sure that your locationVisits map contains all the same keys as your setResetLocations map, or you'll get a fatal Visualforce exception.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Mariánský sloup se nachází na náměstí Míru a je natočen směrem ke kostelu Nanebevzetí Panny Marie.

Popis
Na podstavci ve tvaru kříže se nacházejí čtyři světci. Jedná se o svatého Václava, svatého Jana Nepomuckého, svatého Josefa a svatého Dominika. Na sloupu uprostřed jsou erby Josefa hraběte Sereniyho a jeho manželky Alžběty Marie Sereniyové, rozené z Valdštejna. Nahoře na sloupu stojí socha Panny Marie, která v pravé ruce svírá růženec.

Historie
Mariánský sloup se sochami objednal Josef hrabě Sereniy u místního architekta a sochaře Jana Františka Hoffmana. Důvodem bylo vyjádření vděku Panně Marii za odvrácení morové epidemie, která Blatnou postihla roku 1714. Hoffman návrh na Mariánský sloup předal roku 1726 a Josef Sereniy ho schválil. Autor jako odměnu obdržel 137 zlatých.

Galerie

Odkazy

Reference

Mariánské sloupy v Jihočeském kraji
Stavby v Blatné
Kulturní památky v okrese Strakonice


text:
Mourinho blasts 'sloppy' United's lack of 'killer instinct' after Anderlecht draw
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has called his forwards 'sloppy' after they failed to kill off the game with a 1-0 lead over Anderlecht in Belgium.
Armenian Henrikh Mkhitaryan put the Premier League side ahead in the first leg of the Europa League quarter final but Leander Dendoncker snaffled a late equaliser, musch to Mourinho's chagrin.
After the game, the fuming Portuguese said: 'We have to kill matches. We have chances, we have to score. We don't score goals. If I was a Manchester United defender, I would be very upset with the attacking players because they should have won the game and didn't.
Pic: REX
'We had all the conditions to kill everything today. We can only blame ourselves because we have an easy game to play in the second half and we didn't play in attack with that instinct.
'Sloppy is maybe the right word in my poor English. You have to play more seriously. Put together the performance of two or three of our attacking players and you squeeze not much juice out of it.'
Anderlecht equalise. Pic: REX
And, as is is wont recently, Jose named names -- including, for once, his Swedish talisman.
'Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Anthony Martial, I think they were very similar,' he told BT Sport.
Jose speaks to Fosu-Mensah
'We lost the ball easily too many times, we stopped our counter attacks because of sloppy touches, sloppy decisions and then we gave them the opportunity to have some counter attacks.
'Mourinho added: 'It's not just about the chances we missed, it's when the time and space is there but the decision is wrong.
'To start the next game with an advantage is a good result but I think it should have been much better.'


text:
using System;
using System.ServiceModel;
using CAS.ConsoleDemo.SimpleConnection.CinegyArchiveService;

namespace CAS.ConsoleDemo.SimpleConnection
{
    //This sample application runs as a console app to simply connect to a CAS instance
    //and then determine the root node name (likley to be 'Root').

    //This is the simplest functional operation, and is implemented with minimal error handling
    //and as a console application to avoid any confusing GUI elements or programming patterns.

    class Program
    {
        //Below are the constant values used to specify how to connect to the Cinegy Archvie Service instance.
        //As an example, they are set to values on our internet-facing testing system.

        //if you try to connect to this service - you might get a response - but it is possible it will
        //fail at the license check stage. It is recommended to connect to a local CAS service for
        //a proper testing experience!

        private const string CasUrl = "http://localhost:8082/ICinegyDataAccessService";
        private const string UserName = "DevDBUser";
        private const string UserPassword = "C1negySDK";
        private const string DbName = "DevDB";
        private const string DomainName = "Demo2";
        private const string DbServer = ".";    //a '.' (dot) is shorthand in SQL for 'localhost' - connecting to an instance would look like '.\sqlexpress' or '.\desktopexpress'
        private const string ApplicationName = "SDK Sample Dev App";
        private const string ApplicationGuid = "{705EADF7-EAAD-4f7c-8141-862C2C511A61}"; //this is the public developer connection string for R&D
        private const string VersionId = "1.0";
        private const string MinimumCasVersion = "1411301"; //you can define here a minimum version of CAS to support - this is the shipping version number of 10.3 CAS
        private const ConnectionType UserIdConnectionType = ConnectionType.RemoteTrusted; //use RemoteTrusted if specifying a windows user on the server, or SQL if using a DB local user

        /// <summary>
        /// The Main method - the standard entry function for a .Net console application. This method will execute other
        /// methods in order to fulfill the final goal - in this case, printing the name of the Root node in the Archive instance.
        /// </summary>
        static void Main()
        {
            //create a client instance (in this case, the addition of a service reference auto-generated this 'proxy' class) to operate with.
            CinegyDataAccessServiceClient cinegyClient = new CinegyDataAccessServiceClient();

            //CAS requires a connection context to be provided with most calls, in order to assign the correct session to any individual call.
            //This context is linked to a user login, and will determine the security context in which results are returned.
            //Identical calls to the same method varying by context may yield different results, depending on the user permissions!
            ConnectContext clientConnectContext = ConnectToCas(cinegyClient);

            //The CAS proxy object implements a number of concrete types - but any type that exists in the explorer tree structure
            //inherit from Node. The Root Node is a special object which represents the very start of the explorer tree.
            //If you wanted to draw the tree out, you would start by getting the details of the root node.
            Node rootNode = GetRootNode(cinegyClient, clientConnectContext);

            //Little bit of error checking, in case the connection has failed and the root node is null
            if(rootNode!=null)
                Console.WriteLine("Connected to CAS OK, Root Node Name: " + rootNode.name);

            //CAS will keep a connection alive for a time (the default is 5 minutes, unless altered in configuration).
            //A heartbeat can be transmitted to let the service know the connection is still alive, and absence of this
            //light-weight heartbeat (or other calls) will make the service terminate the connection (and invalidate the context).
            //However, if you know you are disconnecting, call the explict disconnection and then the service will
            //return the license for that connection and invalidate the context immediately. This is very useful when configured
            //to block secondary logins from one user if another is active (just like the Desktop client).
            DisconnectFromCas(cinegyClient, clientConnectContext);

            Console.WriteLine("\n\nPress Enter to Quit.");

            Console.ReadLine();
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// This is the worker method for carrying out the actual connection to the CAS service.
        /// If the connection fails, errors are logged to the console (this should be structured exceptions in production code)
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="cinegyClient">The instance of the proxy class to use to connect with</param>
        /// <returns>If successful, a valid ConnectContext object to be used for other stateful calls to methods</returns>
        private static ConnectContext ConnectToCas(CinegyDataAccessServiceClient cinegyClient)
        {
            ConnectContext clientContext;

            try
            {
                string errorMsg;
                int retCode;

                //All connections to CAS should be identified, allowing easier administration.
                //The applcation ID here matches a pattern for the server to parse, which includes a
                //free-text (human friendly) applcation name, a Guid (which is used to retrieve the correct
                //license from the CAS license pool), the minimum CAS version required by the client, and a
                //version ID string identifying the version of the client.
                string applicationId = string.Format("{0}##{1}##{2}##{3}", ApplicationName, ApplicationGuid,MinimumCasVersion, VersionId);

                //The use of an endpoint address here allows the configuration in auto-generated WCF proxies to be overriden.
                //This is very useful when the client application may need to connect to multiple endpoints based on user selection.
                cinegyClient.Endpoint.Address = new EndpointAddress(CasUrl);

                //This is the call to the actual method (via the proxy client) that will return the context.
                //Tracing through this method in debug mode will reveal other code generated by WCF that deals with making this call over HTTP
                clientContext = cinegyClient.Connect(DbServer, 0, DbName, UserIdConnectionType, UserName,
                                                     UserPassword, applicationId, DomainName, WrapperType.None,
                                                     out retCode, out errorMsg);

                //If things have failed, the return code from any CAS method will be non-zero
                if (retCode != 0)
                {
                    Console.WriteLine("Error " + retCode + " while connecting: " + errorMsg);
                    return null;
                }
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                Console.WriteLine("Connection attempt threw exception: " + ex.Message);
                return null;
            }

            return clientContext;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// A method to explicitly disconnect from CAS, returning the used license and freeing this user account to be used again
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="cinegyClient">A valid instance of a CAS proxy client</param>
        /// <param name="clientContext">The context to be returned and invalidated</param>
        private static void DisconnectFromCas(CinegyDataAccessServiceClient cinegyClient, ConnectContext clientContext)
        {
            try
            {
                string errorMsg;
                cinegyClient.Disconnect(ref clientContext, out errorMsg);
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                Console.WriteLine("Failed to disconnect cleanly from CAS - don't worry, the service will timeout the connection within a few minutes anyway. Exception: " + ex.Message);
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// The method that locates and returns the special-case 'root node'. From this node, all other nodes can be located.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="cinegyClient">A valid instance of a CAS proxy client</param>
        /// <param name="clientContext">The context to be returned and invalidated</param>
        /// <returns>A generic CAS Node object containing the root node details for the database the supplied context was generated from.</returns>
        private static Node GetRootNode(CinegyDataAccessServiceClient cinegyClient, ConnectContext clientContext)
        {
            string errorMsg;
            int retCode;

            //the actual root node is cast into a CAS Node class from the client special method 'GetRoot' - the main call in this wrapper method.
            Node rootNode = cinegyClient.GetRoot(clientContext, out retCode, out errorMsg);

            if (rootNode == null)
            {
                Console.WriteLine("Error " + retCode + " while trying to retrieve root node: " + errorMsg);

                return null;
            }

            return rootNode;
        }

    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


I think of my sketches as being two-colour, even thought it might be more accurate to call them monochromatic – I usually use one pen (black, more often than not) and then rely on the paper itself to act as the second 'colour'.* Apart from making my life a bit simpler, two-colour sketches help me to focus on the design itself rather than get distracted by colour.
Another benefit of two-colour designs is that they're great for playing with reverse colourways. It's much easier to create a design and then incorporate its opposite.
This design reminds me of zippers or tire treads. Depending on how you look at it, it could be white on black or black on white. Even though it looks like the top and bottom parts of this sketch are in reverse colourways, they're not; only the direction of the 'zips' is different.
This design could be made into a quilt pattern using half-rectangle triangles and vertical sashing, or long columns of angled strips.
* I know, I know: black and white aren't colours. But you know what I mean.


text:
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//IETF//DTD HTML//EN">

<title>Test Pilot Debug Page</title>

<blink>loading experiments</blink>

<fieldset>

<select id="task-selector" onchange="showSelectedTaskStatus();"></select> Current Status = .
<button onclick="resetSelectedTask();showSelectedTaskStatus();">Reset Task</button>
or set it to
<select id="status-selector" onchange="setSelectedTaskStatus(); showSelectedTaskStatus();">
  <option value="0">0 (New)</option>
  <option value="1">1 (Pending)</option>
  <option value="2">2 (Starting)</option>
  <option value="3">3 (In Progress)</option>
  <option value="4">4 (Finished)</option>
  <option value="5">5 (Cancelled)</option>
  <option value="6">6 (Submitted)</option>
  <option value="7">7 (Results)</option>
  <option value="8">8 (Archived)</option>
</select>
<button onclick="wipeDb();">Wipe My Data</button>
<button onclick="nukeDb();">NUKE</button>
<button onclick="uploadData();">Upload My Data</button>
<button onclick="showMetaData();">Show Metadata</button>
<button onclick="runUnitTests();">Run Tests</button>
</fieldset>
<fieldset>

<button onclick="makeThereBeAPopup();">Show Dummy Popup</button>
<button onclick="reloadAllExperiments();">Reload All Experiments</button>
<button onclick="remindMe();">Notify Me</button>
<button onclick="testJarStore();">Test Jar Store</button>
Index file:
<select id="index-file-selector" onchange="setSelectedIndexFile();">
  <option value="index.json">index.json</option>
  <option value="index-dev.json">index-dev.json</option>
</select>

</fieldset>

<textarea id="experiment-code-area" rows="40" cols="80">
</textarea>
<select id="file-selector"></select>
<button onclick="loadExperimentCode();">Load Ye Code</button>
<button onclick="saveAndRun();">Save And Run Ye Code</button>


Authentic brick piece from the world famous Thompson House better known as General Lee's Headquarters with a Confederate Civil War bullet recovered near the house (Seminary Ridge) Gettysburg battlefield. Matted and framed with a Riker frame. Mat color may vary. This relic is certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The bullet was recovered before Gettysburg was a National Park and is 100% legal to own. Museum documentation included. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The brick comes from the original chimney and was obtained by us from the former owners of the property. An amazing historic relic from one of Gettysburg's most iconic spots. The bullet in this display was found on Seminary Ridge (near Lee's Headquarters) . The Thompson house is on Seminary Ridge. Very limited supply. Framed in a collector's glass case (Riker Case) with museum mat and art. The frame is 8″/12″ a great size and perfect gift. All Gettysburg relics were recovered before it was National Park and are 100% legal to own. 100% Guaranteed the be Authentic, Comes with Gettysburg Museum documentation (COA) Certificate Of Authenticity . Very limited. Please see our other Gettysburg battlefield collectors sets available on our web site. The perfect gift for the serious Gettysburg enthusiast.


text:
Home › John Guare
Tag: John Guare
"Six Degrees of Separation" Is Sassy and Smart
On the surface, all of the characters of "Six Degrees of Separation" end up being victims, in one way or another, of a charming young African-American conman named Paul (J. Alphonse Nicholson), who sashays into multiple lives claiming to be the son of movie star Sidney Poitier. On a deeper level, however, it's really hard to say. Perhaps it's greed, an obsession with celebrity, or maybe they have an emptiness or need that Paul sniffs out, fills, and then worsens when he disappears.
In "Six Degrees of Separation," a Young Black Con Man Pretends to Be the Son of Actor Sidney Poitier
Inspired by the true story of con man David Hampton, who pretended to be the son of actor Sidney Poitier, "Six Degrees of Separation" follows the trail of a young black con man, Paul [Alphonse Nicholson], who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge [Lenore Field and David Sennett], claiming he knows their son at college.


Play as Captain USA and defeat the enemy by killing all of its soldiers through different levels. To accomplish this mission, you should stay alive against their massive attack as you have limited lives.
A - Fire. S - Jump. D - Throw Bomb.


Pink Frosting is proud of its beautiful selection of wedding ring bearer pillows. Perfectly sized for your little guy. We offer square pillows in the finest fabrics, laces and trims. Each wedding ring pillow is hand adorned by our designers, in so many styles, designs and themes you are sure to find one to suit your wedding day.


text:
Wednesday 16 November will see Christopher Evans MP in Cardiff, hosting an event for his acclaimed boxing book, Fearless Freddie: The Life and Times of Freddie Mills.
Everybody's welcome at Octavo's bookshop and wine bar, so please do come along and hear Chris reading from his book, chatting about the doomed celebrity fighter's incredible story, and signing copies.
16 November 2017: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Octavo's Book Cafe and Wine Bar, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
As Britain's first true sporting superstar, few figures have been subject to more rumours and gossip than Freddie Mills, ever since his mysterious death in 1965. Was Mills killed by the Krays or the Chinese Triads? Was he a serial killer responsible for the deaths of six prostitutes in the Hammersmith area? Fearless Freddie cuts through the myth to reveal:
The true, inspirational story of Mills's rise from the backstreets of Bournemouth to the top of the boxing world
His start in the boxing booths of the South West, and the fear that one day he would return there
The truth about his mysterious disappearance after one of his biggest fights
How he won the world title with a broken neck – just one punch away from paralysis, or worse...
Mills's bizarre relationship with his wife, Chrissie, and her first husband, who accompanied the couple on their honeymoon
How the death of his friend, Michael Holliday, set off a chain of events which resulted in Freddie's own death
The true nature of his relationship with gangsters Ronnie and Reggie Kray
Finally, what really happened in the early hours of 25th July 1965, when Freddie was found shot in the back of his car at Goslett Yard...
Click here for more information, or to read a sample from Fearless Freddie.


It goes without saying, that we – as an established hotel in Hamburg –consciously and sustainably deal with our nature given resources. Environmental protection is one of our utmost corporate priorities. As a certified "Green Hotel" and distinguished by "Ökoprofit Hamburg" we intensively live this philosophy. We significantly reduce the CO² emissions – in a hotel unfortunately it can't be totally avoided.
We, additionally, invest in worldwide environment protection projects. With our 2 cogeneration units, LED technic and our refrigeration plant with heat recovery we yearly save 236 tons of CO². To reduce environmental impact even further, we replaced our diesel vehicle with an electric Volkswagen Golf. Since January 2015 we are members of the "iplantatree" community.


In the last few years, especially after the implementation of the nuclear deal (known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Actions or JCPOA), Iran's oil industry has been strongly focused on developing joint oil and gas fields, aiming to increase the seven-percent share of such fields in the country's oil production.
In this regard, West Karoun oilfields which Iran shares with Iraq at the western part of Iran's southwestern region of Karoun, have been prioritized among the country's top development projects.
After the implementation of JCPOA in January 2016, Iranian oil industry once again broke free from the shackles of pressure which held it back from its full potential since January 2012, in which the EU agreed to an oil embargo on the country.
Immediately after the removal of the sanctions, Iranian government put it on the short term agenda to hastily increase its oil production to reclaim its oil market share lost to the fellow OPEC members due to the restrictions imposed by the West.
In doing so, plans were made for continuous increase in the country's oil output and also development of new fields.
Following the new policies for attracting foreign investors to develop the country's fields, in 2016, Iran introduced the Iran Petroleum Contract (IPC), which replaced the old buyback model.
Shortly after, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced that the company is in serious talks with potential foreign suitors in order to hold tenders to hand out the development projects mostly for shared fields.
According to the oil ministry's planning, West Karoun region which includes five major fields namely North Azadegan, South Azadegan, North Yaran, South Yaran and Yadavaran, was introduced as the main candidate for the new IPC tenders.
According to the managing director of Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC), the oil ministry targeted an output of 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) for this region, by the end of the Iranian calendar year of 1397 (March 2019).
However, the initial enthusiasm did not lead to any entrust and since mid-2016 which IPC was introduced, still no tender has been held.
Although NIOC have repeatedly said in 2017 that international energy companies including France's Total, Malaysia's Petronas and Japan's Inpex are eager for the development of the Azadegan field, the tender has been postponed several times for unspecified reasons.
West Karoun holds great importance for the country's oil industry since according to the latest studies, its in-situ deposit is estimated to be 67 billion barrels containing both light and heavy crude oils, and therefore it could have a big impact on Iran's oil output increases in the future.
With the fields fully operational, their output could add 1.2 million bpd to the country's oil production capacity.
The complete development of the West Karun oilfields will require about $25 billion of investment, of which only about $7 billion has been funded and spent in implementation and development plans so far.
Considering the fact that West Karoun fields are still young, pristine and untapped reservoirs (also called green fields), the government should increase the efforts to attract the necessary investment for developing these fields.
Since most of the country's already active fields are old and obviously with aging, the recovery factor decreases resulting in a lower production rate, increasing production level requires either new technologies to keep the recovery factor from falling or new fields coming on stream.
So, again considering the issues regarding banking relations, entering new technologies would be rather a challenge for the oil ministry, thus as it is already prioritized, young and untapped oilfields should be given extra attention in the ministry's future planning to increase oil output.
Having an estimated 67 billion barrels of in-situ oil, West Karoun fields definitely deserve the spotlight which has been put on them recently.
Hopefully, in the new Iranian fiscal (which starts on March 21), the tender for development of the Azadegan oilfield, which is the first of its kind, won't get postponed any further and the 10 IPC deals which were promised by the oil minister to be signed by March 2018 will go through by the yearend.


Featured Pre-Owned Vehicles at Delehanty Ford - Flushing, Flint, Frankenmuth, Fenton, Lapeer, Clio, Holly & ALL of the Area's LOWEST PRICES!!
Delehanty Ford provides a selection of Featured Inventory, representing new and popular items at competitive prices. Please take a moment to investigate these current highlighted models, hand-picked from our ever-changing inventories!


Seriously mother, you will be more happy with less stuff.
Raised by a mother that likes to buy new clothes, shoes, bags almost every month, I tend to have the same behavior with stuff but mostly with shoes. I love pretty shoes. I can recall my most epic shopping moment is when I bought six shoes in one time when I found a counter that sells Steve Maddens shoes for a ridiculously low price.
But those rarely happen, we can't afford to have that kind of (barbaric) shopping spree. But can you imagine if I have a bigger income, yet still maintain my shopping habit like that? How much stuff do I need to store, clean and choose every day?
Last month, I went to my friend's place where she stayed in a 4×4 m2 room exclude her private bathroom. For her clothes storage, there is only a two doors-wardrobe, and she fills it with too much stuff. It is really packed, that makes her new-pressed clothes get wrinkle again when she squished them into that wardrobe. She has beautiful collections, but it's hard to see their charm once you look into her closet. You need more effort.
I don't think bigger wardrobe will solve her problem, nor dreamy walking closet a la Clueless. *Unless she has a private stylist and butler that will meticulously take care all her possession.
That's true, it is not just about the size of the room, the wardrobe, nor the organizing method. Our parents regularly sorted and gave their clothes or other stuff that still in good condition to others, and they have storage for EVERY item. But, I often feel suffocate among those storages (bookcase, cupboard, containers, etc). There are too many things. Do your parents keeping many knickknacks on their house? like wedding favor, souvenir, decorating stuff that being kept for years.
Learn from them, I don't want to start hoarding miscellany. My husband and I never bought and display any souvenirs from our trips to our house. All the memories are kept in the digital version, so does my book collections. Of course, nothing could beat the joy of reading a book and flipping its pages, but until I can make a time to read books for pleasure I'll stick with the Kindle.
Be a stay at home mother, I don't want to spend most of my time cleaning up the house, but I don't feel comfortable to leave my house messy either, so what I need to do is minimalize the cluttering. By doing so, I can have more time to do other activities that can feed my brain and soul.
Having fewer toys didn't discount the fun in her play time. On the contrary, there's an experiment that shows fewer toys at some point will stimulate kids to be more creative to invent games and use their imagination to play.
I noted, Najwa only spends less than 5 minutes when playing alone with her toys. Instead, she can spend hours with her friends by using random stuff. She often plays with her girls-squad here in our neighborhood, and one of her friends has abundant pricey toys that make her playroom just like a toy shop.
Despite the gap in the number of toys, Najwa's house still is the most visited place to play, they usually flocking into our house start at 2 pm.
Together we spent our time doing some experiments, making arts, do worksheets, playing outside, chatting, and lots of role play. This also applies to a baby or one-year-old Najwa back then.
Najwa with all her possessions.
Yes, all of her uniforms, clothes, plushy, and toys already in the frame. Things that exclude are her (five) shoes, two other bags, books and some of her stationary. *The white box is bigger than it looks (45 cm x 52 cm x 21cm) by IKEA.
and great social experience for kids.
On our bookshelf, we only have a book set of Halo Balita and less than a dozen kid books, we didn't plan to add more books to our bookshelf, yet.
Luckily we live at Jagakarsa, 4.5 km from RIMBA BACA – our favorite library. They have superb collections, we prefer to borrow lots of good quality books, and having some great time there. We even made a sharing circle among Najwa's girl-squad, so everyone has an opportunity to read all the books before we return them all on our next biweekly visit.
*Rimba Baca's yearly member fee is IDR 330k, every member can borrow 5 books per visit, and do in-house activities there: coloring, feeding rabbits and turtle, playing finger puppets, wear some fun hats. Non-member needs to pay IDR 30k per visit, without borrow any book.
Yes, the number of toys in our homes matter. Between kids with four toys or sixteen toys, which one do you think has more sustained levels of attention? Toys can act as a distraction, and kids still need our help to provide an environment with fewer disruptions.
So does clothes, and other stuff. I keep her (and our) stuff minimal by limiting the storage, I hope it can set her future behavior towards stuff.
Our Prophet Muhammad always promotes modesty thru his simple way of life. Nowadays we can see the minimalist lifestyle massively adopt by conscious citizens, but Prophet Muhammad already set the bar from 1400 years ago. He was a wealthy man, married with a super-rich widow, and he born from a respected and wealthy family too. They can have everything a la Crazy-Rich-Arabian, but choose to live in simplicity.
Buat saya, patokan level hidup minimalis yang membahayakan itu: stok baju Najwa habis setelah 7 hari ga nyuci baju.


Whether you've finally broken free from the ball and chain of an official marriage or indeed if you've just ended what has been a long relationship with someone you thought you'd spend the rest of your natural life with, it sure isn't easy getting back into the dating game. It can definitely be done though and is indeed something which has to be done, otherwise, you might as well have just stayed "in jail" and put up with all the nonsense which eventually led to you fighting for your freedom.
The impulse to go about your newly-found freedom in a "trigger happy" fashion will undeniably be very strong, but that's the very first battle you'll have to fight. As much as you're a brand new eligible bachelor, you don't want to go around playing with poor girls' hearts – whatever it is you went through with the person who's now your ex-wife or ex-girlfriend isn't a reflection of what you can expect from all women, so don't you even think about taking your frustrations out on every woman you come across going forward.
So you need to take your time before you get into any commitments or any kind of relationship for that matter. Take the time to assess exactly what it is that you want and don't let any form of desperation take over your thought process.
Oftentimes people miss out on actually getting exactly what it is that they want because they're simply not clear about it. Communicate your intentions clearly, whatever the cost of the truth may be. It'll all be worth it in the end because that little thing which is called your conscience has a way of coming back to haunt you when you're at your most vulnerable. You may not be in that position right now, but soon it will inevitably come to pass and that's when everything you did in your haste to bed a girl comes back to bite you hard.
If you're not looking for something serious, I'm pretty sure there are plenty of ladies out there who are in the exact same situation, who are more than willing to play one half of what is essentially a rebound relationship. Be clear and honest about what you're in it for and never front an entire relationship when you know exactly what your true intentions are.
Dating is indeed a numbers game and while to some it may be considered something akin to playing the lottery, what remains still is that if you don't buy the ticket you can never win. So get out there, make contacts, take numbers, emails, etc, and arrange fun dates on which you put no pressure on yourself or on the potential love interest you're courting.
It might feel good for someone to show an appreciation for you in a way your ex just couldn't seem to manage or have the desire to, so be careful as that can lead to false feelings of being madly in love so soon after a breakup from a long relationship.


text:
NY Times On Coop Eviction
On Tuesday, the New York Times put up a really good article about the potential eviction of the Film-Makers' Cooperative (FMC) from their office and storage facility in the Clocktower Gallery in TriBeCa in NYC. The article clearly lays out the story behind the eviction and gives an excellent history of the FMC and its importance in the arts community.
The bad news is that it sounds like Alanna Heiss is hellbent on kicking the FMC out.
Ms. Heiss is the former executive director of the P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, the organization from which the FMC has been subletting their space from in the Clocktower since 2000. Now P.S. 1 plans to turn the FMC's offices over to Ms. Heiss who wants to use the space to run poetry readings for an Internet radio show.
According to the article, lots of arts organizations are fighting on the FMC's behalf:
Several significant cultural institutions have written letters supporting the cooperative, arguing that the cost of such a move would be financially onerous to a nonprofit entity with a small budget and could also endanger films in the collection. The New York Public Library, the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh and the Fine Arts Library at Harvard are among those who have issued statements of support.
In my own previous post on this situation, I passed along the suggestion from the FMC's Executive Director M.M. Serra that personal appeals in support of the FMC could be made to the NYCs Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin. I even sent in a note myself. However, now the city doesn't want to get involved and wants Ms. Heiss and the FMC to come to a resolution on their own. Let's hope they do.
Also, the FMC is still urging folks to write Kate Levin, which you should: http://www.nyc.gov/html/mail/html/maildcla.html.
(P.S.: Just to give credit where it's due, I first found out about the NY Times article from filmmaker and FMC member Jennifer MacMillan on her excellent blog Invisible Cinema.)
Film-Makers' Cooperative
Film-Makers' Cooperative: The First Films
Film-Makers' Cooperative: AXWFF Salutes MM Serra
Watch: Jack Smith Restored Film Clips
Microscope Gallery: We Are Cinema: 50 Years Of The Film-Makers' Coop


Blades of the Promised Land - Requests!
Posters of white paper are scattered across the land, including an emblem at the top!
The Blades of the Promised Land is an officially recognized adventurer's guild in Sigrogana. We are capable of taking up many requests in exchange for monetary rewards, while of course keeping our morals and the law in mind.
1. Head to the reception located in the headquarters in Cellsvich, southwest of the square.
2. Consult a guild girl/boy about the request you want to make, and the reward you wish to provide if it's fulfilled.
We do many things, indeed, from collecting materials for your convenience to saving a whole village from catastrophe if necessary.
Our Cavaliers are capable of dealing with quests that require fierce combat, and our Inspectors are able to deal with jobs that require research, so don't be afraid to ask! The worst that can likely happen is your request being denied if it's actually something we cannot handle.
Just add one of them (or all) and drop a message- if they are available they will hop on.


Korean traditional clothing. Lz003. Pink white. Beach cover up kimono. Black kimono: Cac16032Traditional print tops oem: Service photography. V word collarChinese traditional ethnic. Lotus leaf, printing. Myosotis alpestris. T-shirt. Hf1293. V-neck.
Wholesale dress women wedding. Head dress feathers. Ethnic costume. B-0002. Acrylic, uniform cloth. Stage costumes children. Purple .bridesmaid dresses. Kimono cardigan: H0014. Blue , pink ,. Tastature. Cardigan for women. Jk100. Wholesale kyiv ukraine. Green/white/pink/red/yellow/blue. Jk068. Japan kimono. Wholesale men bathrobe.


I blog as Tesh, a portmanteau of my legal names, and my most common gaming name is usually a variant of Ransom, Silveransom being the most common.
I maintain the blog Tish Tosh Tesh as well as make the rounds to comment sections of sympathetic or interesting bloggers, as noted in a recent article I wrote here.
I seem to have been accepted for the most part, despite having somewhat atypical views on a lot of things related to the game industry or game design in general. I get a lot of good discussion, which continues to surprise me, inasmuch as anyone bothers to read my writing, and that comments are helpful and insightful the vast majority of the time. (Yes, I've been spoiled by forums where the most intelligent comments are those that bother to spell out "your mom".) I still can't help but feel a bit like a hippo blundering through a herd of gazelle sometimes, though… and it's nice when I don't get shouted down for being a bit different.
I blather at length about game design, with side trips into art, game theory, politics and economics… or whatever else I feel like at the moment. Most articles connect to games or gaming in some way, since that's my profession at the moment, and what I'm working on in my spare time.
I started in Spokane, Washington, then meandered through a few towns in Utah with a stint in Alabama between high school and college.
31-40, though I feel that's more of an average of where I actually am, where I wish I were, and where I *feel* like I am.
I'm a technical artist working for a great little game studio. I'm trained to be a Pixar-style CG artist, but with interests in gaming, science and literature, as well as fine arts, I'm more of a jack of all trades, which fits nicely into game development. Plus, I won't move to California. Bleh.
A university professor, likely dual classing in Physics and Art. I'd still like to do that, actually, time and budget willing.
unique in my family, and I can't produce decent music on my own.
My grandmother is 29, going on 29. Has been for a while.
My daughter's middle name is based on a Kingdom Hearts character.
I am not John Tesh (don't tell Jason!)… but I like his music.
My wonderful wife and two young'uns make life worth living.
Before video gaming? I've always played board games and card games, as well as played with puzzles of all sorts, but I started playing video games when I was 4, so it's really just been part of the stable of pastimes. I tend to play video games largely solo, but my family does have a long standing tradition of playing board and card games at family gatherings, so I wind up doing both.
I read. A lot. And then I read some more. I also drew and painted, wrote and thought. As an asthmatic, allergic to nearly everything, the mental world has always offered me more opportunities than the rough-and-tumble reality offered to the prototypical male of the species.
I played a couple of Palladium games, Robotech and TMNT, and read a little about GURPS. Those were great experiences, and expanded my gaming vocabulary well past the Mario Brothers and Monopoly palette.
I read a ton of books, for most of my free time. More often than not, I read fiction, but nonfiction was something that I grew to appreciate around my early teens and beyond. A short list culled from a much longer list of favorites would include Tolkien, Lewis, Stackpole, McKinley, Dickson, Hawking and Moroni.
I see games as a natural sort of Renaissance medium. Storytelling is a natural outlet for human creativity, with many cultural facets that have been important to history. Games are one of the more interesting storytelling mediums, since they are deeply interactive. They have great potential and great power, and are really only scratching a bare minimum of that potential as they exist at present. (And they are almost wholly ignoring the Spiderman lesson, dodging responsibility, for the most part.) Nearly everything I've read and played has something to offer the genre, and my own life experience. The notion of "what if?" plays a deep role in human learning, and I've been lucky to experience a wide variety of such questions, with well crafted answers.
MMOs in particular have unique potential among games, with greater social implications and deeper design challenges. That they have largely abdicated that potential, choosing to embrace mindless DIKU design and banal bloodthirst, is a recurring theme that I revisit in my articles.
I first played video games at my grandparents' neighbors' house. I was 4, and found the ability to control what was on the TV to be utterly enthralling. The Atari controller is very rudimentary compared to what we see today, but then, it was magic. I did play Pong, albeit a few years after its introduction, and I've been interested in video games ever since.
I played in arcades a lot as a teenager, though I had played Pac-Man in Pizza Huts since I was 6 or so. Street Fighter 2 and its spawn were the mainstream of why my friends and I would play, but on my own, I'd just as often tinker with a Pac-Man, ExciteBike, Strider, Rampart or 720. I still don't like the cheap "gotcha" kills/crashes and stringent time limits that made the machines quarter munchers, but those arcade games were still a lot of fun, and I still enjoy a trip to the local Nicklecade on occasion.
Dark Castle (on the Mac) was one of the first games that I designed levels for, actively trying to extend the gaming experience. Of course, there was no level editor, so my levels were ultimately just drawings on paper, but trying to figure out what would make for a good level, or even just a fun experience, was great mental exercise, and a lot of fun. To this day, I enjoy *making* a good game as much, if not more, than *playing* a good game.
This entry was posted on April 15, 2009 at 8:36 pm	and is filed under Blogger, Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.