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Micromax Mobile Price List

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Micromax mobile phone has launched its new x series of mobile phones in the Indian mobile market. Micromax X111, Micromax X114, Micromax X118 and Micromax X215 are some of the very low priced mobile phones from Micromax. These phones are targeted at the low income group of people who cannot afford expensive mobile phones.

Let’s talk about the specifications of these mobile phones one by one. Micromax X111, the USP of this product is that it has waterproof marble keyboard and it is available in two colors only silver and gold. It has normal functions, 65K Color CSTN screen (128*128 pixels, 3.5cm), 5-way navigation key, FM radio, calculator, alarm with 32MB built-in memory, etc. The price of this Micromax mobile is Rs 1199/- approximately.

Micromax X114 is a dual SIM card mobile phone, it is also embedded with ordinary features at low price, such as its 128 X 128 pixel resolution screen and memory can be expanded up to 2GB, FM radio, games and a music player, but this mobile phone has no camera etc. It is really a reasonable phone and it fits almost every pocket. The price of this Micromax mobile is Rs. 1421/-

Micromax X118, this is again a low cost Dual Sim card mobile phone from Micromax with the usual features. The memory of this phone can be expanded up to 2 GB. It supports FM radio, built-in games, music player, GPRS, WAP and MMS, etc. The price of this Micromax mobile is Rs.1,500/-

Micromax X215, the good thing about this phone is that it has the camera with 4 GB expandable memory, so this phone is better than the above mentioned mobile phones. Support Mp4 and 3gp video formats. It consists of some additional specifications than other mobiles. The price of this Micromax mobile is Rs. 1679/-

All these classic Micromax mobile phones are available at an affordable and reasonable price in the Indian mobile market and suit almost everyone’s pocket. In short, we can say that these phones are available at a low price but embedded with all the latest features.

To know more, the reasonable and affordable Micromax mobile price list. You can visit the different sites.

Sports

Discount Tire Franchise Review

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With more than 790 stores in 23 states, Discount Tire Company has grown to become the world’s largest self-regulated tire and wheel retailer today. In 1960, company founder Bruce T. Halle borrowed a building on Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor, MI.

Although the catalog consisted of only six tires (four of which were retreads) and the display area was not exactly the showroom we see today, trust, vision and hard work were then, and still are, the foundation on which this company grew and flourished.

As with any new venture, Bruce Halle’s business venture faced many obstacles, perhaps one of the biggest being that he did not have an air compressor. What he would do is run to a nearby gas station and fill the tire with air before selling them. Out of necessity, he became a guru on inventory turn.

He wasn’t just a sales man, Bruce Halle was the all around man for the job. He was the tire technician, accountant, store IT guy, sign painter, and cleaning crew. Day after day, each tire was replaced by himself. This one man process of operation slowly grew into what is now one of the most prestigious tire companies in the US.

Discount Tire Company received the “Most Admired Company” award voted for by its peers in Arizona and has time and again ranked first in revenue according to the Arizona Corporate Excellence 100 for private companies.

Both Tire Business and Modern Tire Dealer rank Discount Tire Company as the #1 independent tire retailer based on number of outlets and annual revenue. The company was also known by Forbes magazine, for being ranked 171 of their top 500 companies with impressive annual revenue.

Discount Tire Company has a dream that not only lives but thrives in the hearts of its employees every day. From part-time to full-time at the store, regional or corporate level, your employees work to be the best in the business.

A common bond that runs through the hearts of everyone within the organization remains the same: treating customers and others with respect and fairness. Help those in need, always do the right thing, work hard, be responsible and have fun.

Discount Tire employees represent their philosophy and brand by being knowledgeable, friendly and honest. By offering the highest level of customer service, the most product choices and the lowest prices, they have earned the right to be considered trusted experts.

Making sure every customer is satisfied has helped Discount Tire become a leader in the tire industry. Their continued growth not only provides opportunities for employee advancement, but also allows more customers the confidence to choose Discount Tires for all their tire and wheel needs.

When looking to start any business, it’s important, particularly considering today’s market, that you look for specific ways to reduce, minimize, or reduce overhead and risk. Any business is going to have risks, but it is important to have a full understanding of the amount of investment, the initial cost and the “ROI” (Return on Investment).

Most people are unaware that 80% of ALL franchising efforts fail in the first two to five years, leaving large debts behind for years to come.

One way and, in my opinion, the best way to reduce overhead, startup and investment costs is to take advantage of the new era of entrepreneurship and start a business from the comfort of your home. Opportunities have emerged in the online marketplace that are creating millionaires every day. Learn more about the exciting opportunities tied to a business model starting to pay off by visiting: http://whatsbetterthanafranchise.com.

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Overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act

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The Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, was first established in 1938. The FLSA is a US federal law that governs various aspects of employment. In particular, the FLSA established a national minimum wage standard, outlined rules for overtime pay, and prohibited most forms of child labor. Since its creation 70 years ago, the FLSA has undergone many major revisions. A recent amendment was passed by Congress in 2007. This Fair Minimum Wage Act will progressively increase the minimum wage standard to $7.25 per hour by 2009.

The FLSA covers all employees who are engaged in interstate commerce or who are employees of a business that engages in or produces goods for interstate commerce. According to the FLSA, the national minimum wage is currently set at $5.85, after the last increase under the Fair Minimum Wage Act in July 2007. This minimum wage provision is not as simple as it seems. For example, workers who receive tips (waiters in a restaurant, for example) are subject to a different standard wage: they have a minimum wage of just over $2 per hour, as long as this standard wage plus their tips average $5.85 or more per hour.

The second main function of the FLSA is the delineation of overtime pay rules. Under the FLSA, workers must be paid time and a half for overtime. Put simply, this means that a worker who puts in 50 hours in a single work week must be paid 1.5 times their normal wage for the 10 hours over 40 worked. Not all employees are covered by this part of the FLSA.

The FLSA also sets regulations for child labor. In summary, the FLSA regulations allow children 14 and older to work, while limiting the number of hours for 14- and 15-year-olds and requiring sufficient time to attend school. A slightly different set of standards is used for farm work; In general, the age requirement is relaxed for farm work, and children of any age can do any work for unlimited hours on a parent-owned and operated farm.

For more information on labor standards and employment law, see the resources provided by Los Angeles employment attorney Perry Smith on his website:

http://www.losangeles-employmentlawyer.com.

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home renovation 101

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With the plethora of home and garden television shows currently on the air, many of us have contracted the “renovation worm,” that inexplicable urge to tear down and rebuild our homes and create the home of our dreams. Whether you are contemplating renovating, restoring or redecorating your home, at its core what you truly strive to do is create the right setting for your lives and the lives of our families and friends.

Changing your home can be an incredibly pleasurable process that unleashes your inner creativity while expanding our understanding of ourselves, our families, and our aspirations. The key to a successful renovation can be divided into your planning, adaptability, and research.

Of course, the big question everyone asks before a renovation is “Will my renovation wreak havoc on my life and my family?” The honest answer to this is “Yes”, but often in a cool and unexpected way! Renovating or redesigning our homes allows us to grow, learn more about ourselves, and create the right environment for our lives that we envision living in.

HOW TO APPROACH YOUR RENEWAL

o Be realistic: if you live in a bungalow and are remodeling your basement family room and love urban loft living, 14-foot ceilings, and downtown views, you’re not going to get it. However, if you want it to have a contemporary style with warmth, sensuality and cutting edge, then that is completely doable.

o Have a detailed budget for your project. – Calculate EVERYTHING from nuts and bolts to silks and light plates. Make sure your designer and/or contractor knows what the budget ceiling is for each project and item and if you go over one of them, that means you’ll have to cut elsewhere or accept the budget increase.

o Research the best contractor for you. – Find the best contractor that fits your project, your personality and shares your design vision. Be sure to meet with at least 3 designers or contractors before making a decision.

o Understand wait times – custom sofas can take 12-14 weeks. Custom cabinetry typically takes 10-16 weeks; some fabrics may take up to 3 months. DO RESEARCH your selections so there are no misunderstandings.

o Put a positive spin on the process: the reality is that there will be ugly and inconvenient days without water or without cooking or both. If you have kids make it a fun experience, pitch a tent and camp in an area of ​​the house to make it fun for them and budget for a hotel suite for the worst period and do all the ugly stuff while you’re away. Be sure to think creatively about how to best “spin” yourself and your family through difficult times.

o Don’t worry about the small stuff: if for some reason something is delayed beyond anyone’s expectations, it won’t do you any good to explode and send your blood pressure through the roof. In the case of the “no show” item, please reselect the item or accept that it is late. Those are literally the only options, so make life easier for yourself (and your family) and learn to tailor your design plan (I always recommend having a backup selection just in case to avoid wasting time and money).

Of course, before you can start ANY renovation, you need to figure out “who are you” and “what’s your style”. Are you passionate about Traditional, Contemporary, Transitional, Modern, Urban, Zen, Ethnic or Eclectic styles? You cannot successfully begin this process without being able to firmly establish what your style is and what is the goal of your renewal and how you live your life. You will also need the help of a good designer to perfect what you are trying to create. Be sure to head out and see what’s available; go to as many showrooms and vendors as possible. You will find these trips to be inspiring and also a great learning experience.

As we all know, the biggest, most expensive, and most detailed project in your home renovation is your kitchen. When planning the design of your new kitchen, determine what suits your lifestyle; You are growing needs and your aesthetic. Always keep in mind that your kitchen is critical to your home resale, so plan wisely. Plan not only for the important elements, like appliances, flooring, cabinets, and countertops, but also for the little details that really make a design great, like hardware, lighting, hidden and built-in storage, and items that reflect your personality and style. Think about whether you LOVE to cook (then add a faucet above your stove), entertain often (then put a sink on the island), if you have a large family (then open up some walls and really make it the heart of your home). The answers to these questions will guide the fixtures and appliances you choose for your kitchen.

When laying out your kitchen layout, don’t just trust the kitchen planner or the designers’ words that the space is right for you and your family. Take a careful look at your plan and think about how to best maximize the space in your kitchen and make your life easier. No one knows your needs and the needs of your family as well as you. How about adding a multi-use island with sinks, storage, prep, and seating? What about the impressive new professional sinks with integrated pasta cookers?

When we talk about kitchen design, we are really talking about options, hundreds and hundreds of options for every aspect of your kitchen. For example, when selecting your countertops, you can have tile, granite (a designer favorite), marble (stunning but not kid-friendly), solid surface, stainless steel (sleek and modern), wood, concrete (perfect for an ultra-modern condo or home), glass, laminate (the most affordable and readily available), and many more, not to mention hundreds of options within each material. Don’t be overwhelmed by the options, always keep in mind what works best for your style, your lifestyle and your BUDGET

A small kitchen can be as much a work of art as a large family kitchen. It just means you need to plan and research twice as hard, but they can often be the most dramatic because you can put in more money per square foot and make higher quality selections than you would with a large barn-sized kitchen. Details are what will make a small kitchen sizzle. Add our pull-out drawers with stainless steel glides and pull-outs and a double-door pantry with full interior access.

An often forgotten but critical component to a great design, in your kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere in your home is your lighting plan. Good lighting is what differentiates a beautiful room from a spectacular room. Incorporate under-counter lighting pucks, overhead lighting in a cove, glass-front cabinet lighting, a beautiful fixture above the island or table, rope lighting hidden in a recessed-ceiling tray detail, the options are endless. Remember, when you’re talking about lighting, you need to consider the 3 components of a great lighting plan: task, accent, and ambient lighting.

KITCHEN DESIGN TIPS

o Use quality materials whenever possible

o Determine your cabinet heights: floor to ceiling whenever possible

o Paint or stain

o Select the best countertop you can afford

o Install a kitchen island

o Do not overdo the ornaments or details

o Add interest – Add your personality

ECONOMY KITCHEN “QUICK FIXES”

o Paint your kitchen: walls, ceiling, trim, cabinets

o Change your backsplash

o Change all the hardware in your kitchen

o Change the kitchen faucet

o Add crown molding and reinforce millwork

o Update your accessories and small appliances

or EDIT – EDIT – EDIT clutter and garbage

The next most important area in a home renovation and almost as complicated as a kitchen with its endless options, selections, and style is your bathroom.

WHEN PLANNING YOUR BATHROOM, REMEMBER

o Doors should never prevent the use of any accessory.

o All receptacles must be GFCI

o Allow a min. 6″ between fixtures

o Select anti-slip floor

o Provide ambient, task and accent lighting

o Designate areas for storage

o Consider how to foster a sense of privacy

Our bathrooms are our personal refuge to rejuvenate our spirit and our energy; They are homemade Spa’s that act as a refuge after a tiring day. Central to this is the design of your shower, now the most coveted aspect in a great bathroom design and an important detail in resale. Do not forget that “SPA” is the key word. Go to a variety of showrooms, the options are endless, from steam, waterfall, multi-jet and massage options. Remember to pamper yourself and treat yourself as well as a guest. Always select the best accessories that your budget allows and really do your research for the best deal. I have seen products in showrooms for $2500 for a product and then bought online and got the exact same product for less than half! Look around, do your research and shop smart and don’t forget to always sit in your bathtub or jacuzzi before you buy it. What is comfortable for one is not always for another.

When renovating your kitchen, bathroom or any other room in your home, always keep in mind that the goal is to create the right setting for our lives, our family and friends that best exemplifies your spirit and expresses who you want to be and how you want to live. Get inspired, challenge yourself and ENJOY yourself and your loved ones and never be afraid of change.

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Gardening companies for children

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Have you ever observed that almost all children are naturally interested in growing things? Not only does it give them a chance to play in the dirt, but they also seem to really enjoy watching the plants grow. It is an enjoyable experience that can also be extremely educational for children. You’ll find that there are many rewards for both you and the child when you offer them some gardening activities, even if you don’t necessarily have a thumb for gardening. In fact, you may love doing it so much that you decide to make growing plants a regular part of your schedule. The following are just a few of the many possibilities to consider when looking for something fun and educational that will also draw your kids into the outdoors.

Have your child grow their own salad

If your child doesn’t like having to eat his vegetables, then showing him how to grow your own can be a great way to encourage him. Children who normally protest eating vegetables often become much more open to the idea if they see them growing in their own garden. Even if you have a very small garden, you should be able to find enough space for your child to grow a tomato plant, a type of lettuce, and maybe a pepper or cucumber plant. The truth is, these plants can even be easily grown in a container on your porch, patio, or balcony. It’s best to start small with just a few plants, so your child isn’t overwhelmed by the need to care for a larger garden. Small vegetables like cherry tomatoes are often favorites with children. When starting out, you can start with some already sprouted plants that you bought from a nearby garden center, or you could even try starting with seeds, which will allow your kids to learn even more about growing things. Encourage your child to keep the plants watered and weeded, and they’ll soon be rewarded with tasty fresh greens. Once this happens, plan at least one meal with a salad made from your child’s crops. You might even want to get some snapshots of your family enjoying the delicious salad so that you can later put them in pretty red frames and hang them in your kitchen.

Try germinating some seeds

Even if the weather is cold and doesn’t allow you to grow things outside, this doesn’t mean you can’t sprout some seeds inside in the meantime. Buy a few packets of seeds, such as beans, cucumbers, or squash. Since your child will likely be handling the seeds as well, he’ll want to check and confirm that they haven’t been treated with any harmful chemicals or pesticides. Lightly dampen a few paper towels with water, then spread them out on a counter or other work surface. Next, put several seeds on the paper towel. Fold the paper towel around the seeds and place them in a warm place. You will want to spray the paper towel with a little water from time to time, because the seeds will not sprout if the paper towel dries out. Covering the paper towel with a plastic bag can help keep it moist, but make sure the seeds get at least some air. Unfold the paper towel each day to check the progress of the seeds. The sprouting seeds and leaves are sure to be fascinating for the child to look at. Take a couple of photos of the growing seeds so your youngster can display them in great little frames to remind them of the experiment. If you go to the natural and organic section of your grocery store, you can even buy mung beans, alfalfa, and a few other sprouts to make salads. Put them in a glass mason jar, rinse them with a little water, and then completely drain the water from the jar. Repeat this process every day until a few sprouts form. Then use them to finish off a tasty salad.

You will be surprised at how well your children will do growing their own plants and how much fun they will have in the process. You might find that you even have a lot of fun too!

Health Fitness

Natural Remedies for Tinnitus: Can They Really Cure Ringing in the Ears?

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A lot of noise is being made about natural tinnitus remedies and their ability to cure tinnitus once and for all. However, how do you know that these remedies really work? In this article I am going to talk about some natural remedies for tinnitus, and whether or not they have any merit.

One natural remedy for tinnitus that I heard about recently is to eat more pickles. Now, I enjoy pickles, and they’re not bad for you, but I really don’t see where they can stop the ringing in your ears. Drinking pickle juice has been shown to reduce cramping, and many athletes drink pickle juice when their muscles become dehydrated. However, based on my research and experimentation, I do not believe that it is an adequate cure for tinnitus.

Another cure that I heard about recently is aromatherapy. This seems to have some merit, because aromatherapy has been shown to put people into a relaxed and calm state. However, tinnitus sufferers will only benefit from aromatherapy if their tinnitus is caused by stress or anxiety, which most of the time is not the underlying problem. This method might work, but it’s not one you want to put a lot of faith in.

Another of the natural tinnitus remedies that is getting a lot of attention is increasing the vitamin B-12 in your diet. I am not a doctor and do not give medical advice, however consulting with your doctor and starting a vitamin regiment can be a great way to help curb your tinnitus.

Legal Law

Commercial Law – Labor Law – Interpretation of the Conditions of the Employment Contract

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The case of Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd v Tunnard et al. [2006], involved a dispute over what actions might be permitted under the terms of an employment contract. The claimant (“HISL”) produced and sold protective equipment. In 1993 he commissioned a new helmet design which was successfully marketed especially for the London Fire Brigade. The defendant was a senior salesperson with the plaintiff.

While working for the plaintiff, the defendant had the idea for a new modular helmet. He believed that his employers were not interested in developing a new helmet, particularly in the European market, where he perceived there was a gap for such a product to take hold.

Between September 2001 and February 28, 2002, the defendant took a series of steps to advance his idea. He obtained some funding and arranged for product designers to prepare initial concept drawings for him. He handed in his notice of resignation on February 1, 2002, and worked through the end of his notice period until he left on February 28.

Defendant incorporated Modular Helmet Systems Ltd (“MHSL”) two months after his departure from Plaintiff. Shortly thereafter, a rival company of HISL, Lion Apparel Inc (“Lion”), invested in a majority stake in MHSL. The plaintiff filed lawsuits alleging that the defendant had breached his duty of fidelity by developing a hard hat that would compete with HISL’s hard hat, and had breached his fiduciary duties by failing to report his activities while still under HISL’s employment contract.

Those claims were rejected by the judge in county patent court. He determined that the acts of preparation before departure were not appealable and that there was no breach of the duty of good faith or fidelity by the employee. He maintained that the worker was allowed to decide to set up a company in competition with his employer and that the prior steps taken to do so were allowed. He also concluded that there was no breach of any fiduciary duty because such duty had to be limited to his duty as seller.

The applicant appealed against this decision. On appeal, the plaintiff relied on the fact that the defendant’s printed employment contract stated that it was his duty to advise his employer on the activities of competitors and their pricing structures. They argued that he therefore had a duty to report such activities, whether carried out by a competitor or by himself as part of his plan to compete with his former employer.

The appeal was dismissed. It was carried out:

– In the circumstances, although the respondent’s activities would have amounted to competitive activities had they been carried out by a competitor (and therefore he would have had a fiduciary duty not to misuse information about that activity for his own benefit or for the benefit of someone other than the claimant), that did not mean that he had an obligation to inform HISL of his own activities.

– The words of the job specification did not restrict the defendant’s freedom to prepare for the competition upon departure. He was employed as a salesman, not a designer, and never thought of any of the parts that he would develop into a helmet. Clear words were needed to restrict the ordinary liberty of an employee who resigned from his employment and entered into competition with his former employer, which the defendant’s job specification did not.

– Did not have any relevant fiduciary duty to the plaintiff. Respondent had no fiduciary duties in connection with the development of a preliminary concept for a new hull. Therefore, he did not breach any of those obligations by trying to raise funds for said project while still employed. The defendant was working on his idea in his own time and, as a result, the developed concept belonged to him.

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Duel between brothers: have we forgotten them?

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The broken pieces of my heart came out with my tears at the thought of you… Bonnie Hutchins

This article was inspired by my daughter Bonnie, whose idea was for me to write about sibling complaints. Instead, I decided to interview her and here I share her candid and inspiring answers about what it means for her to lose a sibling. She describes herself as one of the forgotten bereaved.

Bonnie, can you briefly tell me about the circumstances surrounding the loss of your brother?

I received a phone call early one Saturday morning telling me that Stuart had been in a car accident. My first reaction was to worry, but I remember thinking, “Worst case scenario, he’ll have broken his leg.”

I met my family at the hospital and saw Stuart, I knew at that moment that he was going to die. Since then I have focused all my energy on taking care of Stuart and doing what is best for him. 5 days later we turned off his life support.

How did that loss impact your life?

It changed a lot in my way of seeing things. I found it much more difficult to be empathetic or understanding about what felt like trivial concerns. Compared to the loss of Stuart, everyone else’s problems seemed trivial. Over time, I have become more understanding of grievance, people’s own grief at loss, and how I deal with certain issues. Before Stuart died, I didn’t have confidence in my abilities to be a strong and confident person. Losing him made me realize that if I can deal with it, I can deal with anything.

What was most helpful or comforting to you during that initial time of grievance?

For me, I focused on other things. I had a young daughter who really struggled to deal with my complaint. Instead, I found that life moved on without really allowing me to grieve. I found that practical things helped the most. I saved and posted many photos of him talking to friends and even ordered his medical records to be reviewed. This wouldn’t help everyone, but it helped me know that my decision to fight to get Stuart’s life support turned off was the right one. Was. Even now, 4 years later, I know deep down that my grief was not the most productive and I often feel the need to cry. The time will come, because now I feel happy to have grieved as I could, and the best I could at that time.

What did you find the least helpful or caused you the most concern or distress?

After a while, certain things increased my sadness. Milestones, watching other little siblings grow up, and even simple TV shows I didn’t get to watch. They are all things that I have learned to adapt to. A lot of my grieving is in private, so at times I felt bombarded with everything. People asking how I was? Or actually completely forgetting about it and just asking how mom and dad were doing. As a brother, sometimes you forget about everything.

Was there any aspect of the duel that you found particularly difficult?

I was very guilty. As a brother, very often love is not expressed. I felt tremendously guilty for how I had treated my little brother. I made fun of him growing up and felt very guilty about it. Also guilty that I didn’t call him enough, see him enough, or support him enough. All of which I now see as completely normal. When a brother dies, you automatically feel that he didn’t see him enough, that you didn’t talk to him enough, or maybe you treated him badly. You didn’t. You just had a normal sibling relationship, only now, you’ve been cursed in retrospect. That’s another reason why I tell my loved ones that I love them almost every time I think about it. I don’t want to get that “should have” feeling again.

Mourning is acceptance. A lot of it is accepting the sibling relationship you had for what it was and knowing that you loved them and, even if it wasn’t said, they loved you back. Once I really accepted that our relationship was what it was and we did the best we could at the time, and once I accepted that Stuart knew I loved him (something I feel like all brothers know), I was on my way to being content again.

Do you feel that the loss of your brother has changed you or how you see life, if so in what way?

Yes a lot like that. I view the loss of my brother and the grief that accompanies it as a kind of disease, like diabetes. It can be treated, but it is not curable. Grief and loss are always with you, but you find ways to “deal” with it. Losing my brother is a big part of who I am and how I got to where I am. I love the people I love more, and I make sure to tell them more. I appreciate the simple joys in life, whereas before he died, I know he took them for granted. Now I have a deep understanding of my own strength and the strength of our family. Going through the loss of someone so special changes you, and for a family to overcome and survive the loss, makes them closer. He did it for us anyway.

What do you think has helped you the most in your overall complaint?

Support and understanding: I remember feeling sorry for my friends and family because they just had no idea how to help or what to say. Then there were the people who didn’t say anything. If I cried, they just hugged me. If I needed to talk, they just listened. A grieving person doesn’t need much, just to know that they are not alone. I got a lot out of it and it helped me the most.

I also found my own way to honor him. I got his name tattooed on my wrist, I have a special Christmas ornament to wear every year, so he’s with us. And I make sure my daughters get to know him and recognize his continued importance in my life and theirs.

What would you say to another person dealing with the loss of a brother or sister?

Hurt as you can. If you don’t feel ready to cry but want to scream, that’s okay.

Talk to your other brother if you have one. They understand.

Don’t be forgotten. If you need help or need a hug, you still have your parents and you are still their child. Tell them.

Do special things. Write down your favorite memories. Post photos. Plant a tree. Get a memorial tattoo. Anything that makes you feel like they’re close to you…they are.

Real Estate

Old Whitby Windmills

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It is Whitby’s history that makes it such an interesting place, and it may surprise some that Whitby once had a number of windmills. When you consider Whitby’s location along the windy North Sea coast, it’s an obvious place to take advantage of the natural resource of wind.

The oldest documented record of windmills in England is found within a survey by the Knights Templar dated 1185. The oldest surviving windmills today date from the 17th century, mainly due to the fact that the windmills were designed to be removable and were often damaged by the wind. Most traditional windmills have 5 blades, some 6, and some have more. There are 2 main types of windmills, the Post Mill and the Tower Mill. The Post Mill rotates on a central post and allows the entire mill to rotate on site (to face the wind). The Tower mill has only the top rotating section, a turret, the rest of the building is stationary.

There have been a few windmills in Whitby, although none survive today. The oldest record in Whitby is that relating to the Abbey dating from 1316. The name given to this land was windmill flatt. Records also show two windmills around 1666 and 1674. Around 1778 a windmill (or two) was located at Stakesby. The windmill at Stakesby has had a few different owners and therefore a few different names, Andersons Mill, Arundel Mill and Fletchers Mill. This same mill is mentioned in the Whitby Gazette on 27 March 1869 and is offered for rent. There was also a windmill at Newholme, west of Whitby.

Stainsacre Mill near Whitby was a wind maize mill: a 5-storey, stone-built tower mill with four sails and a dovetail. It was situated on the hill to the south of the inn. [“Windmill Inn”]. It was built in 1816 by William Henderson, who became the first miller there. Whitby trade directories in 1834 and 1858 incorrectly listed William Henderson as a miller at Hawksker. William Henderson sold the mill to William Appleton, who also ran the Newholme Mill. William died at Stainsacre in 1869. The mill was demolished in c1920.

Bagdale Mill, also known throughout its existence as Burnett’s Mill, Noble’s Mill and Wren’s Mill, was demolished in 1862.

The best documented mill is the Union Mill. Union Mill was on upgang road, a site now occupied by the controversial apartment development of the same name (Union Mill Apartments), the site was previously occupied by Harrisons Showroom Garage. The idea to build a mill arose in March 1800 when a group of concerned local businessmen held a meeting at The White Horse and Griffin Inn. By the end of the 18th century, the yields of cereal crops varied considerably. In the last decade there were a series of bad harvests and since bread was a staple food, the poor were the first to suffer. The group formed the Union Mill Society, which was later incorporated into the Whitby Union Mill Industrial and Provident Society Ltd. The documents and minutes of the meetings are currently held by the Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society. The mill provided grain at reduced prices to the local poor and at cost to union members/stockholders. Each member had their own ticket that was punched on each batch of grain received. Union Mill’s foundation stone was laid by T. Fishburn and T. Broderick in June 1800. The mill suffered storm damage in October 1880 and again in July 1888, being demolished or knocked down to the ground floor level in 1923. There are a number of photographs taken by Frank Sutcliffe of Union Mill showing its location on the west cliff. When the mill was built, there were very few buildings on the west bluff, and the mill was a prominent landmark in its day, long before B&Bs were built. The union society lasted until July 11, 1888, when it was dissolved and the mill finally ceased operation. For the last ten years of his life, the old mill was used by the TA for stables and an armory.

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Are you in a tailspin with the choice of chicken breeds?

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Choosing Chicken Breeds

When you buy your chicken, you’ll want to look for something that is lovely, healthy, and also alert.

Not the chicken that’s curled up in the corner.

They need to be scratching at things and appear quite alert, attentive and engaged.

If you are a first time chicken owner, I am going to go over a list with you of all the different chickens that I would recommend when choosing chicken breeds.

If you are looking to have chickens for the first time or even if not, you just want to add some really good breeds to your flock to mix it up.

I would recommend Black Stars, your black sex links your Reds production.

And I also love golden comments or cinnamon queens.

If you are getting chickens again for the first time or want to mix up the flock, you should add Buff Orpingtons to your mix.

Buff Orpington

When it comes to choosing chicken breeds, I don’t know of anyone who has chickens they don’t love or have liked or recommend Buff Orpington chickens.

They are a great dual purpose bird, they are very soft endless egg layers, although they seem to get brooding.

You are just a wonderful gentle breed, I really highly recommend it.

There are different types of Orpingtons, they are a great bird in my opinion for all these things I find desirable, especially foraging.

Since they love to go out and get fresh vegetables and pick up the grass, I would definitely tell them to think about Orpington as well.

The Black Austral or Black Australorp

They are known to be some of the best egg laying chickens and the cheetah the leghorns.

What I have found so far is that they are very gentle, just great chicks that stay together, and they are gentle with all other breeds of chickens as well…

They love to forage for food so they are not afraid to do their thing because you will definitely want to consider a bird if it is going to forage for you.

That means it’ll be less on your grocery bill, which is potentially good for your pocketbook.

Black Australorp Blends

When choosing chicken breeds these mixes are fantastic so you will definitely want to consider the black Australorp again, that is another breed you will find fantastic for dual purpose.

They are supposed to have really beautiful big brown eggs highly recommended by all farmers.

Slow-cooked chicken

Of all the eggs, they take on a beautiful deep terracotta color and are mottled.

They are also very good collectors and have a very good personality.

Although it’s fair to know…

They are quite docile, but are a little standoffish at times and want them to do their thing, but they are very friendly.

They do very well in the cold, they are a cold hardy breed.

The simmering pit is something every farm should have if they could.

Easter eggs

They are probably the number one bird right now in terms of people getting them, wanting them, and adding them to their home.

They are quite readily available, they are the new up and coming bird that everyone enjoys.

A lot of people really want to have the Americana too.

Easter Eggers can be a bit fickle at times when they like their space, that’s okay.

They give a plethora of color of eggs…

You name the color, you get it all.

Easter Egger’s mix of barred rock..

They’re fantastic, so if you get a chance to add a couple of Easter eggs, you’ll find that variety in your egg color is a lot of fun.

And you are really going to enjoy owning this breed too.

leghorn chickens

Some people don’t like horns on their legs, I don’t know why…

However, they are prized for their heavy, heavy egg-laying.

OK, this is not a meat bird, this is their heavy heavy egg coat, they tend to be a little fickle.

Once the hens have gotten to be about a year old they have become very calm and bore well.

They get along great with all other chickens too.

For the size of the bird and the amount of feed they have to have, they give an egg of a very competitive size.

And of course they are white, so it is very nice to have white eggs.

Your different dual-purpose birds give you Brown.

And then your Easter Eggers and special breeds that give you different colored eggs.

I know you are going to be able to find Leghorn chicken in your area.

Again, the Leghorn and black SAR Australorp are your top coats and just great to have in your herd.

Last but not least on our list here will definitely be the.

barred rock chickens

It should be easy for you to find lattice rocks.

And you will not be disappointed with these beautiful birds.

They are great egg layers, they get along very well with cold and heat, no problem at all…

And they get along very well with all the other chickens.

So I am definitely going to recommend the bard rock dual purpose bird to you, you are going to enjoy mixing them with the rest of your flock.

Therefore, choosing chicken breeds can be fun and a bit confusing.

But here are some suggestions.

Of course, there are many lovely breeds of chickens, it all depends on where you live and what birds you can get your hands on.