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Your business presentation folder is just as important as your website and has to maintain your brand’s integrity. Here are some tips to help you create the professional, well-branded presentation folders to keep your brand top of mind and well represented to potential clients.
Use Your Colors
The first and easiest step to coming up with your concept is to decide to use your brands’ colors. You may have a single color logo so look to this as your base as a jumping off point. Depending on how many colors you intend to use on your folder you can then either refer to your brand color palette or use this as an opportunity to create a palette you can begin to use throughout all of your branding collateral. Remember that the amount of colors used will affect the price of your presentation folder printing at any San Diego CA printer.
Use Your Logo
Consider creative ways to incorporate your logo by creating texture and pattern by repeating your logo in a stripe or wave across the front and back of your presentation folder as well as on the inside flaps. You can also take a less subtle approach and feature it centered on each page or off center in the center spread on the outer corners. If your logo includes an insignia or graphic consider using this as a screened or enlarged graphic on each page. This will add interest and impact. Either way it should be noticeable.
You can also create interest using die cut techniques. This will impact the cost of your presentation folder printing, but if you have the budget it could be well worth it. Try a provocative cut out on the cover hinting at what’s inside or of your logo on inside page flaps.
Words and Images
Create enticing words that invite people to open the folder. Use images that make it clear what you do. A single word on the cover can be quite effective if it piques interest. Images than span the front and back and are carried into the center flaps create visual interest and consistency for your brand.
Following these basics will help convey a thought-provoking message about your brand.

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Here are some random links from around the world and web for children’s and youth ministry:
Youth Ministry Has an Image Problem: Josh Griffin has posted on how youth ministry has an image problem. He suggests we need to be more than entertainers, babysitters, and theorists. Here is a little clip:
Be more than talk
Let your students go. Set them free to do the work of the ministry. Find what adults are doing and see if a student could do it. Look for ways to get students involved today in your service. If they learn to soak up challenges but then never have an opportunity to meet one, they are set up to fail. We say they are the future of the church (some even say they are the “now” of the church), but are we giving over the reins to them today to live out what they are being taught?
Teens Engage in Sexting: Article looking at the increase in the increase of sexually explicit texting by teenagers.
Duchess defends size 10 Beatrice: The Duchess of York has accused parts of the media of making “outrageous” claims that her daughter is overweight. In an interview with the BBC, Sarah Ferguson said her eldest daughter Beatrice was a fit and healthy size 10.
Couple celebrate 80th anniversary: A couple thought to have been married longer than anyone in the United Kingdom have celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary. Frank and Anita Milford, from Plymouth, exchanged vows on 26 May, 1928. Frank is 100 and when Anita also turns 100 in June it is thought they will be the only living couple in Britain to have both reached a century. The couple marked their “oak” anniversary with champagne in the company of their family, at the Plymouth nursing home where they live. What a fantastic story of marriage.

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Canadian Defence Review
July 1rst, 2013
Title: New Brunswick’s growing defence cluster
Subtitle: Spurred by aggressive public policy and a range of innovative players, this Atlantic Canada province is slowly building a critical mass of capabilities.
With Canadian provinces competing hard to attract defence sector installations and businesses, you’d hardly expect puny New Brunswick, with its 750,000 residents, to be a major player. However this small Atlantic province has been punching far above its weight lately.
If you believe one expert, that trend is likely to continue.
“The federal government is projected to invest close to $490 billion in defence over the next 20 years,” says Mark Haines-Lacey, executive vice-president at Invest NB. “By properly leveraging Canada’s industrial and regional benefits policy, New Brunswick’s defence sector should continue to grow at a decent pace.”
The good news is that New Brunswick will be building from an envious base of talent, favourable geography and other competitive advantages. These start with a pool of dozens of defence-related contractors, which includes big names such as DEW Engineering, CAE, and Irving Shipbuilding (whose head office is located there).
Envious competitive advantages
New Brunswick also houses CFB Gagetown, Canada’s second largest military base, which is located about 20 kilometres from Fredericton, the provincial capital. The base, which employs 4,500 military and 1,500 civilian personnel (and up to 5,000 more during the peak summer training months), is a major asset, in part, because at one point in their careers almost all CF personnel have passed through it.
CFB Gagetown provides incalculable collaboration opportunities which New Brunswick defence contractors are leveraging. These range from an ideal location for testing new equipment to access to an enormous talent pool. Retiring base personnel, soldiers whose initial enlistment periods expire, reservists and civilian defence personnel, all provide a great body of potential industry recruits and contribute towards stimulating an enthusiastic and innovative local defence culture. As if that were not all enough, New Brunswick also boasts sea access and hosts the Miramachi Aiport where the Miramachi Air Base once operated, which as Haines-Lacey notes can be re-opened, if the need arises.
New Brunswick officials acknowledge that the business and defence worlds are all about people, which however highlights another of the province’s major competitive advantages. New Brunswick’s existing workforce is buttressed by a strong network of universities, trade schools and community colleges, all of which are open to developing training programs to meet specialized needs.
Invest NB: getting serious about attracting new business
In fact Invest NB’s founding just over two years ago provides and excellent sign of the province’s seriousness in attracting new investment. The agency’s mission is to promote New Brunswick as an attractive investment locale, to pursue viable opportunities and to provide financial assistance when warranted. As Haines-Lacey notes, lately, a good part of the agency’s focus has been on defence.
“We have identified numerous core capabilities that we can build a cluster around,” says Lacey. “These range from land systems to training and shipbuilding. There are numerous opportunities coming down the pipe which New Brunswick companies are well-positioned to do sub-contract work on. These include the Close Combat Vehicle (CCV), the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) as well as more Leopard tank projects.”
FFG-Industrial Rubber: Canadian talent, German training
One player which has been quick to capitalize on these opportunities has been FFG Canada, a new international joint venture between New Brunswick-based Industrial Rubber Company Ltd. and FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) a German military vehicle maintenance, repair and overhaul provider. The group was set up to convert 18 Leopard 2 main battle tanks into WISENT 2 Armoured Engineering Vehicles (AEVs) for Canada’s Department of National Defence.
“Assembly will be done New Brunswick by Canadian personnel trained in Germany,” says Ulf Behrens, the company’s general manager in Canada. “It’s an ideal teaming that lays the cornerstone for future projects.” New Brunswick’s government and Invest NB were key players in the deal, providing a $700,000 payroll rebate and $300,000 in forgivable loans, from a new provincial economic development and innovation fund. These spurred a $1.5 million investment which is expected to create between 25 and 30 new jobs. Behrens could not be happier. “New Brunswick and the people in the Bathurst region received us with open arms,” said the German national who will be taking up residence in the area. “I am looking forward to connect even more with the local, regional companies and institutions.”
Cormer Defence: retrofitting military vehicles
New Brunswick’s commitment to boosting its land platform capabilities got a great shot in the arm earlier this year when Cormer Defence announced that it will create 80 new jobs at a new facility that is being set up Miramachi, where it will retrofit military vehicles. Cormer Defence, which is one of Canadian Defence Review’s Top 50 Defence Contractors, is a long-time supplier to General Dynamics Land Systems, and thus brings considerable heft to the province’s defence sector.
New Brunswick, which will be kicking in $5.2 million to help finance the project during the next ten years through Invest NB and the Miramachi Regional Economic Development and Innovation Fund, gets considerable credit for helping set up the deal. The federal government will also be contributing $1 million, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. New Brunswick officials say the fact that Cormer Defence, which is owned by Manitoba-based Cormer Group Industries, decided to locate the facility so far away from its home turf is highly significant, and bodes well for the possibility of future work being done there.
Bluedrop Performance Learning: simulations and training
Michael O’Rourke, Bluedrop Performance Learning’s defence and aerospace unit’s chief operating officer, who knows New Brunswick well, is also highly-optimistic about its future. Through partnerships with players such as CAE, Rheinmetall, the Department of National Defence and international export clients, Bluedrop boosted its aerospace and defence revenues to $8 million in 2012, from just $5 million the year before.
Bluedrop, a major simulations and training provider, employs more than 60 skilled professionals in its aerospace and defence group, housed in its Ottawa, Halifax and Fredericton locales. “Fredericton is our largest staffing location,” explains O’Rourke. “Close proximity to CFB Gagetown and access to a skilled workforce make the area an ideal location for this type of work.”
Its large footprint in the area has pushed Bluedrop to take a leadership role in spurring collective action among eastern Canadian defence sector stakeholders. “Atlantic Canada needs to operate as a single region, if it wants to really compete to be a Canadian simulation and training center,” says O’Rourke. “We have already taken on numerous initiatives, but see this as a team effort with government partners.”
New Brunswick government officials, who are enthusiastic backers of the Atlantic Alliance, agree. This collaborative organization includes the New Brunswick Aerospace and Defence Association, the three other Atlantic provincial aerospace and defence organizations, industry members and government partners. Its major roles include representing the interests of Atlantic-based aerospace, defence, space and security industry stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally.
Apex Industries: turning to aerospace and defence
As New Brunswick’s defence industry picks up breadth and steam, it inevitably brings along sub-contractors like Apex Industries, a diversified facility that specializes in steel doors, architectural hardware and contract equipment manufacturing. “While the firm operates in a variety of sectors, our defence business continues to (progress),” says Keith Parlee, the company’s chief operating officer. “We expect that it will be one of our larger growth areas over the next five years and are prepared to add resources to pursue that end.”
Apex, a privately-held firm, employs about 250 people. Its defence work includes the supply of parts and assemblies for the Chinook Helicopter, Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey and the US military. The work is done in the company’s milling, paint shop, processing and assembly facilities, all of which Parlee hopes to further leverage.
Apex has also added significant plant capacity and is working to boost operation efficiencies as well as to acquire various quality and sector certifications. One main goal is to land National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy-related business and other orders that come up for grabs during the coming years. That said it’s not all easy. “There are challenges related to being on the East coast,” admits Parlee. “We are not always top of mind to firms that are closer to the larger centers. This has meant more travel for our business development teams. But it is something we are willing to do to secure opportunities.”
Malley Industries: branching out into defence work
Another New Brunswick business that is does not operate directly in defence, but which has been a big beneficiary of the industry’s rise is Moncton–based Malley Industries. In 2012 the company, which employs 60 highly-skilled fabrication specialists, design engineers and other professionals moved to a new facility. The 92,000 sq. ft. plant, which tripples Malley Industries’ capacity, is near air, rail and highway links– a must for a company projected to do work on 1,500 specialized vehicles during the coming year
According to Terry Malley, the company’s president, much of the growth is defence related. Malley Industries, a transportation systems integrator, overhaul and manufacturing services provider operates six business units. These include an ambulances division, adaptive mobility vehicles, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, plastics design engineering and production and most recently: defence security and vehicles.
“The Canadian defence industry has a large inventory of commercial vehicles,” explains Malley. “Our proximity to both CFB Gagetown and Halifax put us in an ideal position to provide services to both those fleets.”
Fleetway Facilities Services: growing with Canada’s navy
One rarely-discussed geographic advantage favouring New Brunswick is the province’s location adjoining Nova Scotia, home to Halifax Shipyards, winner of the recent competition to build 21 combat vessels planned as part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. The win, coupled with owner Irving Shipbuilding’s New Brunswick-based head office, positions provincial players well to bid on work from the project. One contender is Fleetway Facility Services, which is also a member of the J.D. Irving Limited group of companies.
According to Will Doyle, Fleetway’s director of business development, the fabrication, machining and technical services provider, which is already doing considerable work on the FELEX Frigate Life Extension project, also recently began working on a land based program. This well-timed move helped boost employment at Fleetwood by 30 staff members during the past year to 170, almost all of which are New Brunswick-based.
“We are pursuing business with prime contractors and Tier 1 sub-contractors associated with the $8 billion land based procurement strategy that will continue over the next ten years,” says Doyle. “Programs included in this strategy are TAPV, CCV LVM MSVS and so on.” Doyle also credits Invest NB and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for helping build bridges by connecting Fleetway with defence sector personnel that they can do business with.
Moving into export markets
Despite initial positive results, it’s hard to say at this stage of the game how New Brunswick’s defence move will progress. Invest NB officials admit that the province has a lot of catching up to do relative to other provinces. That said they cite New Brunswick’s strengths, particularly its strong core capabilities in companies as justifying their optimism.
Also key is New Brunswick’s reputation as one of the most cost-competitive aerospace and defence regions in North America, a fact which KPMG acknowledged in recent analysis as part of its Competitive Alternatives initiative.
That competitive edge has been a key driver of the province’s move into aerospace defence, which in turn has boosted exports from $10.6 million in 2001, to $42.6 million by 2010, a trend that is slated to keep growing. According to research done for the New Brunswick Aerospace and Defence Sector Strategy 2012-2016: “IRB contributions owed or paid to Canada exceeded $11 billion for 28 projects, with a projected future contribution of $16.9 billion for 27 additional contracts.”
Invest NB officials say New Brunswick’s chances of sharing in those benefits could be extremely attractive for defence businesses located there and for companies thinking about investing there. “Come talk to us about setting up shop here,” says Hanes-Lacey with a smile. “We have got an excellent business case that just might surprise you.”
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HMS Erebus was a First World War monitor launched on 19 June 1916 and which served in both world wars. She and her sister ship Terror are known as the Erebus class. They were named after the two bomb vessels sent to investigate the Northwest Passage as part of Franklin's Lost Expedition (1845-1848), in which all 129 members eventually perished.
Monitors were designed as stable gun platforms with a shallow draught to allow operations close inshore in support of land operations, and were not intended to contest naval battles. Erebus was equipped with two 15 in (381 mm)/42 guns (removed from Marshal Ney) in a single forward turret mounted on a tall barbette to extend the range of fire to 40,000 yd (22.7 mi; 36.6 km).
The Erebus class were designed to outrange German heavy shore batteries and they were also fitted with highly effective anti-torpedo bulges on each side of the hull.
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The global agricultural films market study presents an all in all compilation of the historical, current and future outlook of the market as well as the factors responsible for such a growth. With SWOT analysis, the business study highlights the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of each agricultural films market player in a comprehensive way. Further, the agricultural films market report emphasizes the adoption pattern of the agricultural films market across various industries.
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According to the recent study of Fact.MR, the agriculture films sales are estimated to exceed 4300 tons in 2019, recording a Y-o-Y growth at more than 4.0% over 2018. Gains in the agricultural films industry remains influenced by numerous multipronged factors, ranging from the development of biodegradable and eco-friendly alternatives, to introduction of affordable machines for fast yet efficient laying down of films on a large scale.
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Evidence of the grapevine in England dates back to the Hoxnian Interglacial, which is the period in between the 2nd and 3rd ice ages. Vine growing experienced a boom when William the Conqueror arrived with his green fingered, vintner minded monks from France. Throughout the Middle Ages events such as the Black Death in the 14th Century and the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536 contributed to the downfall of the industry. There was then a revival in the 17th century, and after some teething problems in the 1960's, when some poor wines were made, a further boom has taken place in the last forty years. Today some outstanding wines are produced. In 2009 a total of 381 vineyards were recorded totalling 1,324 hectares.
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We have all been there. We get home from work greeted by a stinky dog that is overdue for their dog grooming. It\’s already late and pet stores are closed. Unfortunately so is Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique. The dog is stinking to high heavens and needs dog grooming shampoo ASAP. You go into the bathroom and all you have is human shampoo. Should you wait to take your dog to Splash and Dash, or use human shampoo?
Please do not use human shampoo on a dog. Only formulated dog grooming shampoo should be used for our canines companions. Using human shampoos can be precarious and harmful for dog\’s skin which is different from human skin.
Why ONLY Dog Grooming Shampoo?
The answer boils down to the difference between human skin and dog skin. Part of skin has something called the acid mantle—a lightly acidic layer that protects the topmost absorbent layer of skin called the stratum corneum. The acidic mantle is the barrier between these two components of skin from bacteria and viruses. The stratum corneum maintains excessive evaporation and keeps the body hydrated.
When people bathe, the stratum corneum is stripped away leaving one\’s skin vulnerable. Most high-quality shampoos are formulated with moisturizers that replenish the acidic mantle until the body can replenish them in a 12-hour cycle.
The acidic mantle also refers to pH balance. The pH, or potential of hydrogen, scale ranges from 0 to 14 with an optimal balance for a human being anywhere from 5.2 to 6.2. A potential of hydrogen level lower than 6.4 is considered highly acidic while levels higher than 6.4 are considered highly alkaline. Shampoos maintain the delicate pH balance.
Dog grooming shampoo is formulated with a dog\’s pH balance in mind. Dog\’s skin has more of an alkaline concentration which ranges from 5.5 to 7.5 depending on breed, gender, climate, and size of a dog. If you are not using a dog grooming shampoo the wash will disrupt the dog\’s acidic mantle creating a pH balance highly susceptible to environmental contaminants.
The skin becomes host to parasites, bacteria, and viruses. Think of your dog\’s skin as an environment. Dog grooming shampoo makes that environment healthy by establishing and maintaining its balance—pH.
Without proper skin restoration through using only dog grooming shampoo your dog\’s skin and coat will actually smell worse. The generation of bacteria that erupts after improper washing is what makes a dog’s coat continue to smell. Also, many dogs will scratch and bite at the itchy dry skin. This creates abrasions for bacteria to invade.
Dog grooming shampoo counters all these problems.
What Should I look for in Dog Grooming Shampoo Formulas?
Read dog grooming shampoos ingredient lists and labels. Read for all-natural ingredients and moisturizers like lavender, Vitamin E, and Argan oil.
Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique has our own line of dog grooming shampoos that feature these ingredients and more. The dog grooming shampoos also focus on aromatherapy. Because dogs make sense of their world with their nose and sniffing, the scents are all-natural and help reinforce soothing feelings.
When shopping for dog grooming shampoo you are looking for one with a neutral pH balance around 7. This the optimal pH balance that will keep dog skin moisturized and healthy. Also be aware of perfumes and fragrances.
Dog\’s have a sense of smell that is 10,000 to 100,000 times more acute than a human being. What smells fresh and clean to us can give a dog a roaring headache, agitation, or cause an allergic reaction. Dog grooming shampoo does not have any unnatural fragrance additives and will have a scent that is pleasing to a dog\’s sense of smell.
So, next time you\’re in between two fires and you consider washing your dog without the properly formulated dog grooming shampoo—please don\’t. Take your dog to a professional groomer that is trained to do more than just wash dogs.
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One of the best ways to save money on airfare to Europe is to be flexible about when you travel. The high season for travel to most of Europe is June through August, so you can often save money on both airfare and lodging by traveling at other times of year. (That said, you’ll want to avoid major holidays such as Christmas and Easter.)
What are the best ways to plan a trip to Europe?
You’re in Europe, pal! You MUST explore these windy narrow streets, cobbled alleyways, and spectacular Medieval castles, in which you’re eating, sleeping, and shopping. Stay central and save yourself loads of money by reducing the time you spend commuting each day. So walk to dinner. Walk to the next attraction.
Is it cheaper to travel across Europe?
Thanks to the low-cost airline revolution that was inspired by easyJet and Ryanair, travelling across Europe is a lot cheaper. Even with hidden extras like paying for checking in your luggage, their prices are pretty good, especially over longer distances. To get the best fares, book and plan you trip far in advance as possible.
How do you save money on your next flight?
Top strategies include booking with a budget carrier (52%), sticking to one carry-on bag (48%), using credit card points or rewards (39%) and tracking ticket prices (28%), it said. One in three respondents said they use apps to save money on flights.
What are the advantages of an Airbnb kitchen?
An advantage of a fully equipped kitchen and most Airbnb apartments is that you can cook your own meals without having to eat out for every meal, and paying to eat in your room at an exorbitant markup. Not only does that quickly add up and leave you way over budget, but it also deprives you of one of the most authentic European experiences: grocery shopping!
Where to go in Europe?
With so many cool places to visit in Europe, it’s pretty easy to get overwhelmed with the endless possibilities. Berlin, Munich, Paris, Rome, Prague, Amsterdam… the list is sure to be endless. Depending on your interests, it is important to give your trip a focus and stick to popular destinations. Love strong ale and theater? Go to London. History buff or culture junkie? The Eternal City is going to be your next destination. Want to get off the beaten path? Central/Eastern Europe is likely to surprise and delight you.
Is tap water drinkable?
Pretty much everywhere in Western and Central Europe, the tap water is drinkable. So save yourself some money, and save Earth from plastic pollution, by taking a reusable water bottle traveling with you.
Do food markets open in the morning?
Pretty much all cities and even small villages have one or more food markets where you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese, meat, and fish. The permanent markets, operating year-round at the same location typically have small eateries that serve authentic local and regional specialties for a fraction of the price of a restaurant. On any day you’ll always find the best selection early in the morning, just after the market opens. However, some markets keep late hours.
Is rideshare cheaper than bus?
For those not yet in the know, rideshare is one of the most effective ways to travel both short and long-distance for less. You’ll find a fleet of car-pooling companies across Europe that caters to frugal travelers and allow you to save money by spending only on the cost of travel. That said, you can easily find a ride that’s considerably cheaper than a bus or train ticket.
Can you stay in a campground in the countryside?
While in large cities I have had good experiences with finding cozy little hostels, campgrounds can be a lifesaver in the countryside. Although campgrounds are usually on the outskirt s of towns , which makes access difficult, unless you have a car, these offer great value for money at the height of the season. This is a great way to step out of your comfort zone as well!
Is Berlin a good place to visit?
With so many low-cost flights from all major European cities, Berlin is probably one of the best value cities to visit in Europe. I recommend you have a peek at my 2-Day Berlin itinerary.
How to save money on airfare to Europe?
1. Be flexible with your dates and airports. One of the best ways to save money on airfare to Europe is to be flexible about when you travel. The high season for travel to most of Europe is June through August, so you can often save money on both airfare and lodging by traveling at other times of year.
How to plan a European trip?
When planning your European itinerary, consider exploring one region or country in depth rather than bouncing around from place to place. For example, spend a week sightseeing in Florence and taking day trips to nearby towns in Tuscany rather than trying to squeeze Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome into seven or eight days. You’ll not only spare yourself hours of sitting in transit, but you’ll also save big on transportation expenses such as airfare or pricey train tickets. Learn more about slow travel.
What to do instead of eating a multi-course dinner?
Instead of eating a pricey multi-course dinner, make lunch your big meal of the day. Often you can enjoy similar dishes for half the price.
What is the most expensive travel destination?
Europe is one of the world’s most expensive travel destinations. Hotel rates are sky-high in major capitals like London and Paris, and the hefty cost of living (particularly in Scandinavian countries) makes everyday purchases such as meals and public transportation tickets a pricey proposition for travelers.
What services do European airports offer?
16. …and the cab. Most European airports are served by trains, buses, shuttles, and ridesharing services that will take you downtown and back for a fraction of the cost of a cab. (Make it easier on yourself by packing light since you may have to schlep your own luggage.)
What are the advantages of renting a vacation home?
Renting an apartment or house often gives you more space for less money (so it’s a particularly economical option if you’re traveling with a group or family), and having kitchen facilities means you can cook for yourself rather than spending a lot on overpriced restaurant meals. You can find rentals on sites such as Booking.com, TripAdvisor (SmarterTravel’s parent company), Airbnb, and HomeAway.
How to find authentic food in a hotel?
To find authentic and affordable food, skip the restaurants with the tourist-friendly English-language menus out front and seek out places where you see plenty of locals. (The Google Translate app, available for iOS and Android, can help you make sense of the menu.) Don’t hesitate to ask your hotel concierge to recommend affordable restaurants in the area.
How to save money in Europe?
A great way to save time and money when travelling across Europe is by taking the night train. There are lots of sleeper trains between major cities in Europe and they are comfortable and convenient. For example you can take advantage of Deutsche Bahn’s excellent SparNight promo fares where you can go from Amsterdam to Copenhagen for around €29-€49 range.
What is the alternative to Interrail?
You may also want to checkout Busabout, as an alternative to Interrail. They offer a hop-on-hop-off bus pass across Europe which offers a lot of flexibility and also it’s a great travel network to connect with fellow solo travellers.
How to get a good insight into people’s lives?
Join local workers at pubs for happy hours; check out local sports matches which are often free or cheap; and if you see a local fair or festival advertised, get along to it. All of these things can provide a terrific insight into how people lead their lives and be just as rewarding as visiting a major visitor attraction.
What are the cheap ways to travel in Poland?
Use bikes or try trains, especially regional and local trains, which can be very cheap in countries like Poland and Hungary.
How much did Kate save in 7 months?
I also recommend you check out Adventurous Kate’s cracking post on how she saved $13,000 in just 7 months.
What is the cheapest way to travel across Europe?
Not much of a secret but travelling by coach is the cheapest way to travel across Europ e. ( Click on the link to take you to my guide to the 15 best budget bus companies in Europe )
Is Airbnb good value?
I am a huge fan of Airbnb when travelling across Europe. They have a fantastic range of places to stay and always offer great value. As much as I love staying in hostels, I love sometimes to have the comfort and privacy of a flat, especially if I am travelling for a few weeks on the road. You can extremely good value for Airbnb in expensive cities like London, Paris for example so do have a look at their site.

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Bar and restaurant slated to close down by Saturday
SCIO — Dan Eck Jr. said he decided about two weeks ago to close a Scio business that has been around for 17 years,
four years under his ownership.
Mahogany Ridge served up its last wing night Thursday and its last fish fry Friday night. Eck and his father, Dan Eck Sr., said the doors will likely be shut Saturday.
The bar and restaurant will be open this week with some food specials and some drink specials.
“A lot of people are upset about it. We told them ‘sorry.’ I tried to explain it to them …” Eck Jr. said of the reasons for the closing.
“I would like to say ‘Thank you,’” he said, referring to Mahogany Ridge’s customers. “I’m glad they were there the four years that I was open. We had a lot of good times and a lot of great memories.
“I have my loyal customers who are here every day. I thank them. There are probably 10 of them,” he said.
His father said Thursday’s wing night had a great turnout, while Friday’s fish fry’s turnout wasn’t that great.
“Our wing night crowd has been more our regular crowd throughout the week. Our fish fry crowd is a fish fry crowd,” said the elder Eck.
Eck Jr. said he was closing Mahogany Ridge mainly because the business wasn’t making enough money.
“It’s not like it used to be back in the day when everybody used to have money and used to be out drinking,” he said.
The Ecks said a lack of community support and a constant police presence across the street and sometimes in Mahogany Ridge’s parking lot hurt the business.
“They understand — the ones that were upset were the ones who were here for four years and saw everything that happened,” Eck Jr. said.
Eck Jr., who also owns Duke’s Repair Shop and Auto Sales, 5338 County Road 31 in Scio, said anyone interested in buying Mahogany Ridge may call him at (585) 808-4039.
“I’m going to keep the building until someone buys it. It’s for sale, turn-key ready and they can contact me for a price,” he said.

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BAE Systems and the Government of the State of Qatar have entered into a contract, valued at approximately £5bn, for the supply of Typhoon aircraft to the Qatar Emiri Air Force along with a bespoke support and training package. The contract is subject to financing conditions and receipt by the company of the first payment, both of which are expected to be fulfilled no later than mid-2018.
The contract provides for 24 Typhoon aircraft with delivery expected to commence in late 2022. BAE Systems is the prime contractor for both the provision of the aircraft and the agreed arrangements for the in-service support and initial training. Charles Woodburn, BAE Systems chief executive, says: “We are delighted to begin a new chapter in the development of a long-term relationship with the State of Qatar and the Qatar Armed Forces, and we look forward to working alongside our customer as they continue to develop their military capability.”
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Technology has revolutionized the way we connect to the world and communicate, including through our sense of style. With its new shop and textile gallery, Toronto-based clothing brand 100% Silk aims to foster a borderless conversation around handmade goods. A globetrotting designer who cut her teeth at Eileen Fisher and Osei Duro, 100% Silk founder Lee Dekel says she regularly encountered the work of talented international designers and artisans who weren’t represented in Canada. “I got really excited by the idea of putting them all in one space and seeing how they play off of each other,” she says.
The result is a specialized selection of handcrafted fashion, accessories and housewares that complements 100% Silk’s in-house clothing line, which Dekel describes as an “investigation into a highly specialized technique,” such as dyeing silk by hand. Under the roof of a former pharmacy on Toronto’s Queen Street West, shoppers will find shelves of Israeli glassware, Uzbek ceramics and Haitian sequined flags alongside racks of colourful clothing with roots in India (Tigra Tigra), Côte d’Ivoire (Super Yaya) and Peru (Mozh Mozh).
“It’s a mix of designers that I feel really represent this movement towards handcrafted, slow fashion," Dekel says. "Usually I’ll see the piece, fall in love with it and the story is this added benefit.” To outfit the Toronto home of these international players, Dekel turned to local artisans such as Zachary Besner, who built paper-clad wood-and-steel tables, Spaced art collective and Gunnar Floral. “Everything in the store is very personal,” she says. The space will be open until the end of January.
100% Silk, 1190 Queen St. W., Toronto, 100percentsilkshop.com.
George Valeris Haitian Drapo Vodou hand-sequined tapestry, $900.
Tigra Tigra hand-embroidered “Seven” dress, $1,740.
100% Silk Bekassam stripe suit jacket, $300, and trousers, $260.
Los Angeles’s under 10 set is about to get a lot more stylish. Ethically made in Toronto since 2008, Mini Mioche recently opened a store in Palisades Village, a retail, dining and residential area nestled between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The brand’s first U.S. boutique will exclusively feature Mini Mioche children’s apparel, including organic cotton basics such as onesies, rompers, dresses and sleepwear. According to founder Alyssa Kerbel, L.A. is the perfect place for Mini Mioche to make its American debut. “The casual, comfortable aesthetic is what Mini Mioche is all about,” she says.
This weekend is the last chance to visit the Royal Ontario Museum’s latest fashion-focused exhibition, Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion, which will come to a close on Oct. 8. Presented alongside an exhibition of work by her frequent collaborator, Philip Beesley: Transforming Space, the Toronto museum is the final stop of the exhibition’s two-year North American tour. Van Herpen is famous for her work with 3-D printing as well as her celebrity following, which includes the likes of Lady Gaga, Bjork and Beyoncé. Her futuristic creations push the boundaries of traditional craftsmanship and are best viewed in person.
For the 18th consecutive year, Rethink Breast Cancer has partnered with a group of brands on products to raise money and awareness about the disease. Throughout October, #RethinkingPink items will be available through the organization’s retail partners, a list that includes Caryl Baker Visage, Knix, Biko and more. Fashion label Smythe has created a Rethink Pink version of its famous single-breasted Duchess Blazer while H&M has designed a limited-edition T-shirt collection featuring illustrations by Toronto artist Quinn Rockliff. A percentage of all proceeds from the products and services will go towards Rethink’s mission of empowering young people affected by breast cancer.
Accessories designer Suzi Roher is hosting an evening of professional wardrobe development at her Toronto boutique, a new space located at 870 Queen St. W. On Oct. 10 from 7 pm to 9 pm, join Roher and branding expert and stylist Susan Carlucci for A Lesson in Personal Branding Through Wardrobe, where they will share their expertise on how fashion can be used in building an identity that resonates. Tickets are available online at suziroher.com and all proceeds will be donated to Dress For Success Toronto, a not-for-profit that provides support, professional attire and development tools for women.
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In the ongoing effort to maximize system wide efficiencies, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) has finalized service changes that will become effective Aug.14.
LYNX will add a Monday-Friday morning and afternoon commuter service named FastLink along U.S. 441/Orange Blossom Trail and U.S. 17-92 to LYNX Central Station (LCS) in downtown Orlando. The FastLink 441 will originate and end at Osceola Square Mall in Kissimmee, while the FastLink 17-92 will originate and end at Seminole Centre in Sanford. Each FastLink will stop only four times along its route.
By reducing stops along these corridors, this faster service will save passengers riding the entire route at least 50 minutes of valuable travel time in each direction. Additional FastLink options are expected to be announced in the coming months.
Other efficiencies will be on Links 4, 17, 20, 30, 34, 36, 41, 46E, 46W, 102, 103, 200 and 434.
LYNX Customer Service will be available to assist all riders as the service changes are initiated. Customers also may visit www.golynx.com to view maps and plan trips through the online Trip Planner or call 407-841-LYNX (5969) to speak with a customer service representative for assistance.
The next service efficiencies will take place in December 2011.
Effective Aug. 14, 2011
· FastLink 441 – Orange County/Osceola County – Monday-Friday faster morning and evening commute service on U.S. 441/Orange Blossom Trail from Osceola Square Mall in Kissimmee to LCS. The 53 minute trip will leave LCS at 6:30 a.m., 7 a.m., 7:30 a.m.,
4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Service on the 55 minute trip will leave Osceola Square Mall at 5:25 a.m., 5:55 a.m., 6:25 a.m., 4:55 p.m., 5:25 p.m. and 5:55 p.m.
· FastLink 17-92 – Orange County/Seminole County – Monday-Friday faster morning and evening commute service on U.S. 17-92 corridor between Sanford and LCS. Trips will leave Seminole Centre at 6 a.m. (46 minutes), 6:25 a.m. (55 minutes) and 7 a.m. (55 minutes). All afternoon trips departing LCS will be 59 minutes, leaving at 4:15 p.m., 5 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
12:20 p.m.-3:20 p.m. on trips to LCS. Adjustment will allow LYNX to provide new FastLink service on the OBT corridor.
(Seminole County) – Time has been added to Saturday service.
· Link 103 – North U.S. 17-92/Sanford (Seminole County) – Will now arrive and depart on opposite side of Fernwood Boulevard to provide more efficient transfers. The 5 a.m. weekday service from Seminole Centre to Fernwood Boulevard and Oxford Road will be removed. Time has been added to Saturday service.
· Link 200 – Volusia Xpress (Orange County/Volusia County) – Removing the stop at Colonial Center stop (Mitsubishi Building stop). Timepoint #2 is moving to H.E. Thomas Jr. Parkway and International Parkway.
· Link 434 – SR 434 Crosstown (Seminole County) – Adjust running times between selected time points along the route.
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This is why stock investors should be hoping that a recession has begun
A debate has erupted over whether the US economy is in recession. Everyone agrees that a recession is a reduction in real economic activity, but there is no consensus on how deep, broad, and prolonged a recession must be to merit label “recession”..
Economists can debate theories and politicians can explain why the other side is to blame, but investors should focus on the data.
Recessions are the part of the business cycle that clears the economic deadlock and sets the stage for the next expansion. Debt is falling because weaker consumer and business borrowers are defaulting and strong borrowers are cutting spending. Unsuccessful projects and ideas are written off and no longer drain capital into black holes. Bubbles are blown. Fraud is exposed and punished. Workers are moving, retraining and otherwise positioning themselves for future economic growth. Business will be reoriented to the most promising areas. Obsolete enterprises are fading away, clearing the ground for innovation.
Although long-term equity investors are very painful for individuals and companies, recessions are to be welcomed. The stock market peaks on average seven months before a recession begins. Equity’s last inflation-adjusted peak was in November 2021, and prices have fallen more than 20% since then. If a recession were to be announced today, it would likely begin around January 2022. Would investors be better off if the first six months of 2022 were a recession or if the economy was still in an expansionary phase?
Looking at the last 30 US recessions as defined National Bureau of Economic Researcha drop in equity of more than 20%, followed by a four-month recession, meant that the recession averaged 10 months, during which real total stock returns were negative 21%. These were followed by bull runs with total real returns averaging 135%. This means that an investor who bought at the pre-recession peak is up 85% after inflation before the next market peak.
A fall of more than 20% in capital, which was not accompanied by a recession for four months, was much worse for investors. First, there was an average of 13 months without inventory returning to the previous peak. This was followed by a 20-month decline in the average. Stock losses were only slightly greater than in the first group of declines, averaging 26% versus 21%, but the subsequent recovery was much smaller, plus 72% versus plus 135%.
As a result, the real compound peak-to-peak return for a 20% decline in capital quickly followed by recessions was plus 85%, while it was only plus 27% when the 20% decline was not quickly followed by a recession.
One obvious explanation for the pattern, though not one that I can prove with detailed analysis or data, is that attempts to delay and soften the pain of recessions make them last longer and clear less. If we are not in a recession today, it could be because the Federal Reserve kept interest rates so low for so long and the government provided so much stimulus. While they may make life easier for individuals and businesses and push back the date of recession, they may cause more pain and less gain in the long run.
Another simple story is that negative GDP growth in 2022 is caused by supply chain issues, recovery issues and high energy and commodity prices due to the war in Ukraine. Although we have had two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth – one of the popular definitions of a recession – this may have been due to exogenous problems affecting only certain sectors of the economy, rather than an endogenous cascade of excess debt and misallocation of resources across the entire economy. In that case, a 20% drop in the stock market may be more of a response to a supply shock than a harbinger of a recession. The stock market may reach a new high before the next recession.
Unfortunately, I can’t find any historical parallels for this last story. That may be true, but that doesn’t seem to have happened to the US economy in the last 150 years. Two stories we know happen frequently are stock market crashes followed by quick, brief, shallow recessions and strong subsequent expansions, and stock market crashes followed by delayed, prolonged, deep recessions with anemic subsequent expansions. If those are the two options, investors should be hoping we’re in a recession.


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Koffi Olomide began his career as a guitarist, but then joined Papa Wemba's Viva la Musica as a backing vocalist. He went solo in the mid-'80s, moving to Paris and making use of both Parisian and Cameroonian soukous musicians, with excellent results. His so-called "Tcha Tcho" beat is seen by some as a new direction for a genre growing old and stale. ~ Steve Huey
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A woman has been charged with stabbing her boyfriend to death Friday night at their home in south suburban Ford Heights.
Keanna Kennedy, 31, was charged Monday with first-degree murder, according to the Cook County sheriff’s office.She was ordered held without bond at a court appearance Tuesday.
About 10:15 p.m. Friday, Kennedy stabbed her boyfriend, 43-year-old Jason C. Coday, in the chest during an argument at their home in the 1000 block of Drexel Avenue in Ford Heights, according to the sheriff’s office.
Codaywas taken to St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, where he died at 11:04 p.m., according to the medical examiner’s office. An autopsy Saturday ruled hisdeath a homicide.
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I had a great opprotunity to train Jeremiah and his dog Emma a British Lab and very smart. I love to educate kids in what it takes to make sure their dog is balanced… Great job Jeremiah and Emma! Watch out Cesar Millan we have our competition infront of us …. 12-14 is a good age to teach kids how to train their dogs w/ respect, love , patience and to be consistent ….
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Pinterest to reduce office space as part of restructuring | – #Pinterest #reduce #office #space #part #restructuring
March 27 (Reuters) – Pinterest Inc ( PINS.N ) will stop leasing certain office space as part of a restructuring plan, the image-sharing platform said on Monday, in addition to about 4% of its workforce it started cutting last month.
From technology to finance USA companies have ramped up cost-cutting as they prepare for a potential recession.
Pinterest, of accusations related to the restructuring plan 10He said he expects it to be between $0 million and $125 million.
The reduction of office space is expected to be completed in 2023.
At the end of last year, Pinterest had about 4,000 employees. In February, Bloomberg News reported that Pinterest was laying off about 150 employees.
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Spaying and neutering, the surgical removal of reproductive organs, are among the most common veterinary procedures for dogs and cats. These surgeries can offer numerous benefits, including preventing unwanted litter, reducing the risk of certain cancers, and potentially reducing behavioral issues. However, the recovery period following these procedures requires careful attention and proper care to ensure a smooth and comfortable healing process for your beloved pet.
How to Help My Pet Recover After Spaying?
1. Limit Activity and Rest
After spaying or neutering, your pet will need plenty of rest to allow their body to heal properly. Avoid excessive exercise, strenuous activities, or rough play for at least two weeks, or as instructed by your veterinarian. Excessive activity can strain the incision site and hinder the healing process.
2. Prevent Licking or Chewing at the Incision
Licking or chewing at the incision site can lead to infection and complications. To prevent this, your veterinarian may prescribe an Elizabethan collar, commonly known as a cone, to protect the incision while it heals. Ensure your pet gets used to the cone before returning home and monitor them closely when they are unsupervised.
3. Keep the Incision Clean and Dry
Maintaining cleanliness around the incision site is crucial for preventing infection. Avoid bathing your pet for at least two weeks, or as instructed by your veterinarian. If the incision gets dirty, gently clean it with a mild antiseptic solution and a clean cloth.
4. Monitor for Signs of Complications
While most pets recover smoothly from spaying and neutering, it's important to be aware of potential complications. Monitor your pet for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, or discharge from the incision site. Also, watch for lethargy, loss of appetite, or any abnormal behavior. If you notice any of these signs, contact your veterinarian immediately.
5. Provide a Comfortable Recovery Space
Create a quiet, comfortable space for your pet to rest and recover. This should be a quiet area away from other pets and children. Provide plenty of soft bedding and avoid placing food or water bowls near the incision site.
6. Follow Your Veterinarian's Instructions Carefully
Follow your vet's instructions regarding medication, activity restrictions, and post-operative care. Don't deviate from these recommendations without consulting them first.
7. Seek Veterinary Guidance if Unsure
If you have any concerns or questions about your pet's recovery, don't hesitate to contact your vet. They are always available to provide guidance and reassurance during this important time.
Is it Normal for My Pet to Behave Strangely After Surgery?
Following surgery, you may observe some behavioral changes in your pet during the first 24 to 48 hours, as noted by DVMs Tammy Hunter and Catherine Barnette in their article "Post-Operative Instructions in Dogs." A decrease in appetite due to nausea is a common occurrence.
To help minimize the risk of vomiting, consider dividing your pet's meals into smaller portions. The effects of sedation may linger for 24 to 48 hours, resulting in drowsiness, which is a normal post-surgical response. If these behavioral changes persist beyond the initial recovery period, contact your veterinarian to rule out any underlying medical concerns.
Is It Expensive to Spay My Pet?
The average cost of spaying or neutering a dog in Canada can range from $250 to $500, according to the Ontario SPCA. This cost can vary depending on several factors such as the type of clinic or hospital chosen, additional services provided, and any additional expenses such as pre-operative tests and medications.
Spaying and neutering are essential procedures for responsible pet ownership, offering numerous benefits for both pets and their owners. However, the recovery period following these surgeries requires careful attention and proper care to ensure a smooth and comfortable healing process. By following the 7 essential tips outlined in this article, you can provide your beloved pet with the nurturing care they need to recover safely and return to their playful, energetic selves. Remember, your pet's well-being is paramount, and your dedication to their post-operative care will be instrumental in their successful recovery.
"Post Operative Instructions in Dogs, VCA Animal Hospital, https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/post-operative-instructions-in-dogs, n.d.
"Fees for Ontario SPCA Spay-Neuter Services," Ontario SPCA, https://ontariospca.ca/what-we-do/spay-neuter/spay-neuter-fees, n.d.


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What a grand display item to unfurl above a case crammed with vintage Halloween! I agree with this excellent seller that this was undoubtedly something that retailers would receive. Imagine the foresight that someone had to keep this large ephemeral item from being cavalierly tossed away. If I had the wall space, this would have been a wonderful addition to the collection.
This rare domino mask was produced by Beistle from 1926-1931. It is unusual to see the domino mask attached to a band hat. I am not sure if this is a marriage between two items or if Beistle sometimes produced this as one unit. There were four domino mask designs made. All have a RSIN of 2.
It is nice to see a true gem amongst the many listings. This early Beistle creation is among the very first items that began to firmly set their iconography. As I write on page 51, "This delicate basket has virtually all of the early, iconic imagery associated with Beistle. Made at the beginning of their golden age, this light cardboard candy basket has a trio of seated black cats and two flying bats on one of the other sides and a witch with a broom on her shoulder, two flying bats and a pine tree (odd...) in the background on the remaining side." SGV is $325, but one hasn't come available in some time, so it will be fun to see where this ends.
Wow! I just received Tim Ramzyk's 2017 Halloween pulp lantern, The Ghost, and LOVE it! As you know, it is rare that I tout anything but vintage items on this blog, but take a look at this unsettling lantern along with three others I am so proud to own - a devil head, a witch head and the frightening Nosferatu.
Tim is a Wisconsin-based artist who meticulously and painstakingly hand molds his own designs from a heavy, durable material. Including this year's true treat, The Ghost, he has 7 designs in limited quantities at price points that are in a few words, way too cheap! The other designs are Nosferatu the Vampire ($95), The Witch ($85), The Skull ($85), The JOL ($70) and The Black Cat ($70). He has just a handful of The Devil left for $70 each. Once they're gone the design will be retired.
I am in awe at the workmanship and the true craft Tim brings to pulp design. I proudly have now four of his treasures on exhibit in my main display room. (For those who I've been lucky to host at my home, you know that in order for something to be placed in that room, it has to carry its own weight. These do, easily.)
Tim is only making 40 The Ghost lanterns. Tim told me that this design is more ambitious in that it is made from three castings rather than two. He has cast the eyes in tinted three-dimensional resin - and they are spooky! The price for this masterpiece is much too cheap at $115 with $18 for shipping. Having seen the meticulousness of these wondrous and limited edition objects, I can surely say these prices are way too cheap. (Hurry, order quickly before Tim comes to his senses and raises them!) By the way, Tim numbers each of his creations.
For those who know me, you know that I rarely buy anything Halloween unless it is vintage. I've made an exception - and you should too. Snap these up before they are ALL GONE by contacting Tim directly at email@example.com. He lists these as well on eBay and Etsy.
This seller obtained very nice results across the board for his tin litho offerings, a genre that has been flickering back to life. This tambourine is quite rare. I've been wanting to acquire one for the collection, but this one escaped my scrutiny as I was traveling. Produced by T. Cohn during the 1930s, this design has that motion and energy the best Art Deco designs were meant to convey.
Unusual small paper has been on fire over the last year. This result far exceeds what I would have expected. The tombstone and graveyard motif is underused in vintage Halloween design, and that may have contributed to this eyebrow raising result. You can't go wrong with this seller - truly a gem in our fun field. I wish this piece was marked. It is definitely not Dennison nor Beistle. It doesn't strike me as a Gibson item. Whitney?
Wow! This excellent reference sure is bringing a pretty penny. Ben should re-issue this so more collectors can afford to get a copy.
Buzza was known for many innovative designs. Their output is avidly collected - and most of the time I get why. In this case, I don't see the attraction for these to have sold for over $27 each. The design is plain and uninspired. As is so often the case when something sells for significantly more than is sustainable, two bidders were vying for supremacy.
I have never seen this Rosen candy box before. Every once in a while some new Rosen-made artifact surfaces to my surprise. They were surely prolific with their designs! Rosen-made items are difficult to date with accuracy. They left few clues to help collector/curators like me. The acme of Rosen paper is surely their various "Pops" boxes. Check out pages 116-118 for a nice selection in the collection.
This superb item was made in Germany between 1908 and 1932, with a bias toward the earlier time frame. The seller is correct in stating that the top edge is typically rough and cannot be considered a flaw. I personally looked this very item over some years back and can attest to its quality. In my opinion, the leaf repair can be done better. A qualified restorer could make this jam pot's lid leaf look nearly as good as new. The RSIN on this item is a "1," making it exceedingly rare. If you collect German porcelain - and what discerning collector wouldn't want to - snap this item up.
09/19 Update: This sold for an astounding $1,225!
This near-mint diminutive JOL was made in West Germany during the 1950s. These typically sell for between $75 - 125. Whenever you see the mark, Container Made in Germany, you can assuredly date the marked item to the 1950s. You cannot go wrong doing business with this seller!
This is an item clipped from a 1930s Whitman Halloween Party Book. Several designs appeared on a page and were meant to be clipped and used as place cards. The entire book typically changes hands for $50-65, so I feel the price for the three designs from the book this seller is offering is too high.
Beistle made three iterations of their 1923 party set: boxed, enveloped and in a booklet form. (The latter was produced with both orange pages and white pages. The color of the pages doesn't seem to impact value.) The boxed and enveloped sets are quite a bit harder to find than the booklet form. The envelopes of the enveloped set are nearly always in poor shape, as was this example. Still, it nearly reached SGV of $400.
I wish I had remembered to place a bid on this rare shade. It is quite nice - one that I've not seen before. Gibson wasn't diligent about marking their goods, so it is possible this shade was made by them. I haven't seen it in their catalogs I have on file, so cannot be sure. I do think the ending price was in the right neighborhood.
Beistle produced at least two table decoration designs that incorporated their signature honeycomb onto a diecut backdrop. They produced these only during the 1957-58 seasons. I don't feel they were big sellers. Not only did Beistle cut off production rather abruptly but you simply never see them. This is only the second time I've seen this in nearly 30 years of avid collecting. A friend of mine snagged this by floating a BIN offer to the seller. Although the offer was a generous one in that it exceeded SGV, I have to wonder what this item would have brought if the auction would have proceeded from the original starting price of $19.99. Refer to page 228 for the other Beistle design from 1957-1958.


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12th May 2015
Locals fight back at ‘not born this way’ billboard 11
1:53 PM — US hate groups have banded together to fund a billboard calling for 'restraining orders' against judges and politicians.
Presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina U-turns on same-sex marriage ban 4
1:08 PM — Republican Presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina has U-turned on same-sex marriage - and says she would no longer support a bill to ban it.
Bisexual asylum seeker made to submit photos of sex with a man to ‘prove’ his sexuality 44
10:23 AM — Orashia Edwards says he felt compelled to show intimate photos of himself and another man to "prove" his sexuality.
David Cameron appoints anti-gay marriage MP to be minister for equalities 115
10:06 AM — A Tory MP who previously said the state had "no right" to redefine marriage, and who voted against same-sex marriage, has been appointed minister for equalities.
This Kenyan tabloid has published photos of the country’s ‘top homos’ 4
8:56 AM — A tabloid newspaper in Kenya has begun printing lists of "top homos" in an attempt to out gay people.
Perez Hilton celebrates arrival of his second child: ‘This is what I live for’ 7
7:47 AM — Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has welcomed his second child into the world, and posted pictures of the newborn baby girl on his website.
11th May 2015
Nigel Farage withdraws his resignation and stays on as UKIP leader 49
3:53 PM — Nigel Farage has decided to stay on as leader of the UK Independence Party - despite resigning last week.
Fears ‘silent No vote’ threat to Irish marriage equality 4
3:10 PM — Supporters of marriage equality in the Republic of Ireland have warned that complacency could lead to failure in the referendum.
Trans woman suing Barnes and Noble for discrimination 2
1:34 PM — Victoria Ramirez is suing Barnes and Noble for discrimination and unfair dismissal after she told them she would be transitioning.
Mother of 12-year-old bi girl who killed herself speaks out about bullying 5
11:51 AM — The mother of a 12-year-old bisexual girl who killed herself after enduring biphobic bullying, has spoken out to condemn the school for apparently suggested her daughter should just "toughen up".
Baroness Stowell who led same-sex marriage through the Lords, promoted in reshuffle 3
10:09 AM — The Tory peer responsible for guiding the same-sex marriage legislation for England and Wales through the House of Lords has been promoted in the ongoing Government reshuffle.
David Hockney: Gay people today are really boring 36
7:59 AM — David Hockney has said he thinks gay people are boring, because they "want to be ordinary".
10th May 2015
There’s more good news for Nicola Sturgeon 50
6:30 PM — Following a landslide election victory for the SNP in Scotland, there's more good news for First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Anti-gay parenting ‘study’ included a giant and a baby convict 16
5:09 PM — A much-cited study that claims gay parenting is bad for children has been called into question over some surreal data - including fake responses from a giant and an arrested baby.
Tories to push ahead with plans to repeal Human Rights Act 111
3:18 PM — The Conservatives are set to push ahead with plans to repeal the Human Rights Act and replace it with a British Bill of Rights.
Castro’s daughter holds unofficial same-sex weddings in Cuba 4
12:53 PM — The daughter of Cuban president Raúl Castro has held a number of ceremonial same-sex weddings as part of a gay rights protest.
Iran bans ‘homosexual’ and ‘devil-worshipping’ hairstyles 26
12:13 PM — Hairstyles that are deemed to be "homosexual" have been banned in Iran.
9th May 2015
Nicky Morgan remains education secretary and equalities minister in reshuffle 16
10:49 PM — Nicky Morgan will remain as education secretary and minister for women and equalities, it has been announced.
ISIS using ‘honeytraps’ to find gay men and execute them 30
7:06 PM — The group known as Islamic State have reportedly been employing "honeytraps" to coerce m.en into homosexuality before executing them
Natalie Portman to play pro-gay Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg 3
5:46 PM — Natalie Portman is reportedly set to play US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in an upcoming film about her life.


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A little brown bat has fungus on its wing membrane in New York. Michigan and Wisconsin wildlife officials said Thursday that tests have confirmed the presence of the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome, which has killed millions of bats in the U.S. and Canada. The disease has now been confirmed in 25 states following today's announcements in Michigan and Wisconsin.
A fungal disease that has killed millions of North American bats is spreading and now has been detected in half of the United States.
Officials in Michigan and Wisconsin said Thursday they've confirmed that bats in their states have been diagnosed with white-nose syndrome, which first showed up in the U.S. in upstate New York in 2006.
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Child obesityHello I'm trying to choose a remedy for my 10 year old son who has gained a lot of weight through overeating since the divorce of myself and his father.
He is quite a reserved young chap who does not like others to worry. He is sensitive, caring and empathic and is moved to tears by talking about anything emotional/feeling.
He tries to cover his emotions with bravado and I feel is carrying the excess weight as armour and eating for comfort. He is almost constantly hungry and has also begun to bite his nails.
I have identified Ignatia or Nat Murs as possible remedies to help him with his grief and anxiety around this traumatic event but would be grateful for confirmation or alternative suggestions. Thank you.
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He is still overweight, although he doesn't necessarily overeat.
He still nibbles his finger nails but is biting them less than before.
A new issue is the occurance of fungal skin infections on his hands. The gp diagnosis was fungal and steroid cream was prescribed which we do not wish to use. We are using aloe Vera topically, black walnut extract to kill parasites or candida overgrowth that may be underlying.
Would nat mur still be applicable in this case? Is it worth revisiting?
I feel that the emotional issues are perhaps surfacing for healing, manifesting more outwardly. We have made dietary changes (anti candida and probiotics).
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I speak french so sorry for my bad english.
I received the Oculus Rift today, and I'm trying desesperately to connect it. I can't access to the configuration in the VR itself.
After I plugged the helmet on the computer, Oculus says "Continue the configuration in the VR", but when I put the helmet, I just see the Oculus logo for a sew seconds and then it desappeared and the device seems to shut down. I can't do anything to configurate it.
The helmet and the controllers are detected. I tried to relaunch the programm many times.
Someone can help me ?