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First, a happy Thanksgiving to you all. We had a spectacular day around here. Both of my parents and stepparents, as well as Andy's mom and stepdad, descended on our house, feast in hand. We literally didn't have to lift a finger, including to hold babies, who were cuddled from start to finish. The only blemish on the day was that my awesome sister, The Bug, whose idea the whole celebration was, got sick and was unable to join us. Though the day was wonderful, her presence would have made it a little sweeter. That, and a Packers win. Don't even get me started on our beloved Packers season thus far.
The day after Thanksgiving, our Micah (SweetMicah) came down with a cold, followed quickly by Becker (Spaceman, Squeaks), Roland (The Gunslinger) and Marin Grace (Pork Pie, Baby Girl). Can you imagine having four sick two month olds? It's as bad as you've imagined. I'm pretty sure that Andy was excited to go back to work today.
On another topic, did you know that the 22nd was my due date? That these babies would be just a week old now had I held off until then? Amazing, when I reflect on all they have accomplished in just a couple months; breathing on their own, lifting their heads, trying to roll, smiling, cooing, Marin beating a PDA and a pneumothorax, perfecting a hundred different cries to signal their needs, following rattles with their eyes, taking nearly four ounces from their bottles at each feed, and so many other things that are too numerous to list here.
Here's a little glimpse at then and now.
I call Micah SweetMicah for exactly the reason you'd guess. He is amazingly sweet. If you were to pick him up you'd find that he just melts into you. He's not fussy, he doesn't cry much, he loves to look around, and he loves to make eye contact. He's just, well, sweet. The poor boy did run into a bit of bad luck though. A couple weeks ago he started losing his hair. On top. Only on top. He still has his nice dark side hair, but on top, nothing. With a hat on he looks like his same sweet self, but take off the hat, and you have Terry Bradshaw. Needless to say, it's hat on for now.
|Sweet Baby.
|Terry Bradshaw.
Little Becker is the comedian of the group. I wish I could tell you why. Is it the squeaks? The squawks? The funny faces? The hair sticking up? All of these? It's hard to say for sure, but whatever it is, he makes everyone laugh. Unfortunately for him, it's even hard to take him seriously when he's crying because that's funny too. He and Roland are tied for lightest baby now at just about seven pounds each, but Becker seems smaller because he's shorter that Roland. He may turn out to be our stocky guy. We'll see, but for now, he's the funny guy.
|Burping Roland while feeding Micah.
|The classic Double Burp.
Okay, on to the epic birthday. Is is Murphy's Law that says anything that can go wrong, will? Well, that's the kind of day we had Sunday, which happened to be The Hubs Birthday. I can spare you a lot of the details by simply reminding you that we were home with sick quadruplets, and that neither Andy nor I were feeling anywhere near 100% to boot.
The evening, fittingly, was just as bad as the rest of the day had been. Let me try to set the scene for you. I was upstairs with the babies, at least two of which were screaming at the top of their lungs at all times. The babies not screaming were busying themselves alternating between coughing and sneezing. Every four and a half seconds or so I was sucking snot out of one of them with the NoseFrida, a nifty tool which allows me to neatly suck gobs of snot using my own mouth and a flexible tube. Yes, gross.
Andy, in an attempt at a much needed escape, decided to head to the basement to start construction a base for the new, quad sized washer and dryer we have arriving tomorrow. (Note: When I say quad sized, I do not mean that we will be putting babies into the washer or dryer, but that the capacity will be large enough to allow us to keep up with the massive amount of laundry the quads generate. Please do not email me imploring me not to put babies in the appliances.) I suspect that the combined music of screaming, sawing and drilling would have quickly driven any visitors out the door that night!
As he worked, Andy, ever a keen observer, noted a change in his environment, namely the sudden appearance of a liquid. Dripping. On his head. A less than pleasant smelling liquid. When he came upstairs to learn the source of the liquid, it was discovered that our Beagle Dog, Lambeau had chosen that moment to pee on the wood floor. To give you a better sense of how incredible this is, let me clarify the following. I can count only a handful of times that Lambeau has ever gone to the bathroom in the house. It happens maybe once a year. Maybe less. Couple that with the fact that Andy spends probably less than ten minutes per year standing in that precise spot in the basement. Add to that the fact that his Birthday rolls around just once per year, and the fact that these three events came together on the same day at precisely the correct moment makes the whole thing pretty incredible. I think Andy will come to see the humor in it. Someday.
I leave you with a video of all the peanuts looking pretty darn cute, just being themselves. As the late, great Fred Rogers would say, "I like you just the way you are".
Until next time!
Jen and Andy
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Now, I don't know what it is but I always panic when I have to think of a word that starts with that letter. There are always 2 scenarios that play out in my head:
1) Whenever it comes to the "p" in my name I ALWAYS want to say "P as in... pneumonia?" Thank you Brian Regan.
2) I want to say "S as in Stephanie. T as in Tephanie. E as in Ephanie. P as in Phanie (etc...) and E as in 'ello there mate!" Thank you Friends.
I think the weirdest thing was getting to the "r" in my email address and having never had an "r" in my name before being married, I balked and stuttered. Eventually, I came out with "r as in rrrrr...robot". I even drew out the "rrr" like I was trying to sound Mexican and roll my r's but my white girl side was taking over. She probably thought I was "s as in special".
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Oh, you blessed people. You are so incredibly wonderful ya know that?
Belém stole our pday away, but that is obviously the greatest, because well...you all know how much i love the water slash sunshine, so I am currently the happiest, and I love remembering that this country actually is beautiful and not just apartment buildings on apartment buildings forever and ever and everrrr. Hahah, but really. Belém was a dream, and I am so happy I got to see it.
So...quick update.
Roseane is going strong, and the Lord is blessing her so! She got a job and an opportunity to move to Switzerland and everything! Oh, I just love how immediate the Lord is in blessing his children. Like, you start keeping a commandment and trying to be better and there you go, another blessing. Oh, He is just so good to us. Also, Roseane told us ´Ai de voces (woe unto you) if you forget about me.´ I love when the Brazilians use the Book of Mormon curse in everyday language haha. Oh, she is so wonderful.
As for me, I have been studying a lot about how the Lord has asked us to give our all. To leave everything behind and follow Him. It´s weird, because He never asks for the same thing. But He knows what each of our weaknesses are and the things that we want to hold on to and He knows what we need to put on our individual altars of sacrifice, and so...that´s what He asks for, but He who loses his life in the service of the Lord gains it so...here´s to trying to be more consecrated every day and get rid of those little extra things that I still try and hold onto sometimes even though I know I shouldnt...oops. It´s a process right? Good thing the Lord is patient and loving.
I was reading today about how Jesus voluntarily laid down His life for each one of us and it was compared to the seed of a plant. A seed, saved, won´t do anything. But, if you sacrifice it and spread it, then it will grow and bear fruit, which will produce more fruit which will produce more seeds and all of the whole earth can be blessed. What a beautiful image. Oh, I am just blown away at how perfect the Lord´s perspective was, and how He knew EXACTLY what He had to do, and even though it broke His heart sometimes, He had the eternal perspective and just did it. Oh, how having an eternal perspective changes everything and makes even the hardest of times a little bit easier. I love Jesus.
Also, Sister Mullen and I have been thinking a lot about angels this week, and how incredible it is how the Lord uses each and every one of His children to respond to and help those around us. He places us in situations where He knows we can bless the lives of others. He puts people in our paths, because He knows what they need. Sometimes, I get frustrated because there are so many people that I love and want to help, but I can´t help them because I am millions of miles away, and here I love the people so much and I want to help them, and sometimes, they just don´t want to be helped. But, then I remember, that it really doesn´t matter. Because God is capable of all things. We are all here to serve and love one another regardless of how it is accepted, regardless of whether or not we actually make a difference. Every moment of kindness and love is a moment worth living. It doesn´t matter where we are or who we share it with. Every act of love is an act worthy in the sight of God. And everything we do should be done for the glory of God.
Anywayssss, I love you SOOO much. You are all perfect and you keep me going everyday.
Sister Brooks
|look! im in portugal!
|it says ´share with your sister!´could it be more perfect? i think not.
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That's the Final
Straw Hops
This is going too far, and if it isn't stopped, 2016 may not only be the year I buy a gun, but also the year I start distributing pitchforks:
FDA busybodies will mandate by next December that restaurant chains offer full nutritional information for beers on tap — everything from calorie counts to protein content. The rule forces breweries to do expensive tests to keep their suds flowing at places like Applebee's or TGI Friday's. …
Such lab work costs more than $600 per brew and takes weeks. Big manufacturers like Bud can absorb the expense and delays, but [New York City's] 30 small craft brewers will be hit hard.
Many of these local artisanal brewers make dozens of different styles of beer, many of them seasonal — and each variety would require the costly, time-consuming analysis. Other Half Brewing in Brooklyn, for example, lists 42 brews on its Web site.
When I was younger, the understanding was that all the cool kids and rock stars were liberal because conservatives were all about preventing you from finding pleasure and enjoyment in life. (Clearly, sometimes the most patently idiotic propaganda is the most effective.)
News flash for all you liberal beer drinkers (wasn't "Drink Liberally" a thing around here, recently?): It ain't conservatives who think you need protection from yourself when it comes to experimenting with differently flavored ales, lagers, and stouts put out by small companies that mostly want to make ends meet while producing products that they, themselves, enjoy.
For crying out loud. We didn't even get the intermediate step of forcing bars to post signage reading "drink at your own risk."


text: Page ContentWhen you start receiving old-age pension, you will most likely pay less taxes. Even when you are retired, you have to pay taxes. But that will most likely be less that when you worked. This is because you are no longer paying for old-age pension. You could receive an additional tax assessment if your income is higher than € 19,923 Do your pension and your old-age pension add up to more than € 19,923 per year in 2016? Then, in 2017, you may receive an additional tax assessment from the Tax Authorities. Would you like to know in advance approximately how much you would have to pay back? Then ask the Tax Authorities for a preliminary assesment.


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I don't what day it is, nor do I care. I'm tired and have a cold...but one more day until my 3 day week-end!!! Woohoo!!!
I'm going to finish canning all my stuff for our food storage! Yea!
Anyhoo, that's it!
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Glad someone got in Mixx last night... LOL much comedy. Steph you gotta slide through next time, you're 0-2! Glad you had the Kill Em in rotation! Shout out to Fly Union! If you don't follow me on twitter you wouldn't know about last night! Just know ya boy didn't Isley Brother it up! I stayed true to my streetwear! As for the homie dressed as The Dream with the Fake Yeezys all you could do was throw up the dueces as you walked back to your car, Mr. Busta! LOL
Ya'll see Steph reps that Another Enemy too...
O yeah and follow the following for much comedy.
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Providing education: examples of where to provide education
The following are examples of situations that might arise and the different types of education that a compliance officer might use.
Example 1
Tania begins trading as a fashion retailer importing clothing for resale using her recently designed website. Her first few months are hectic as she learns how to operate her business and how to overcome all sorts of problems that are new to her. She works very hard and long hours. She doesn't know a lot about importing goods so she uses various clearance agents and asks them to organise the importation of the goods on her behalf.
After nine months we carry out an intervention. We find that there have been 3 contraventions in respect of the information she has entered in her customs declarations for Import (Reason Code 051). In all three declarations she has failed to include the freight charges in the total customs value of the goods imported. Tania co-operates fully during the intervention and tells the compliance officer that she wants to learn more about the processes she needs to carry out and the records she needs to keep to avoid making a similar mistake in future.
The compliance officer decides that, given the circumstances surrounding the contraventions, on this occasion it would not be appropriate to take CCP action. They compete a CPAC and have their decision agreed by their manager.
However, they provide Tania with education by
- explaining that when employing a clearance agent to prepare and submit Customs Declarations to HMRC on her behalf she must provide them with clear written instructions on how her goods are to be declared and give them the correct details in respect of description, commodity code, customs procedure code (CPC) value etc. She must also make sure they give her a copy of any customs declaration they complete and submit on her behalf.
- explaining that she must retain all of the information and records in relation to her imports and set up management assurance systems which allow her to cross reference the original supplier's invoice and supporting documentation against the customs declaration. This will confirm that the information declared to Customs is accurate in all respects.
- referring her International Trade leaflets on HMRC website. These will help her to set up these systems - What Records Must I keep and Recommended Management Assurance Checks for Importers.
- showing her how to access some useful links using the HMRC Website - Tariff Classification and our International Trade Public Notices.
At the end of the intervention the compliance officer gives Tania a letter of written instruction which sets out clearly the details of the education and advice provided.
Example 2
Jim has been trading for two years as a Woods & Crafts business. He has learned a lot about operating his business and how to comply with the customs rules that affect him.
During an intervention we find that his compliance has been generally very good. However, recently he imported two small consignments of timber from China. He declared the goods as Preference Goods which means that the duty rate applicable was only 2%, not the normal 7%. This is the first time Jim has imported preference goods. The compliance officer asks Jim to provide the paperwork that substantiates his claim of Preference. Jim tells the compliance officer that he would need to look for this, but he is happy to forward it. When the compliance officer gets back to the office they draft a quick e-mail to Jim setting out the information they require to confirm that he is entitled to claim Preference for the two consignments, via GSP Certificates. They ask Jim to produce this documentation within the next 7 working days.
Three days later Jim calls the compliance officer and says that he cannot produce this paperwork. He explains that when he bought the goods from his supplier in China he was advised that he would be entitled to declare these goods as Preference because they were originating from China but he didn't realise that he needed supporting paperwork to substantiate this claim. He says that he wishes to pay any outstanding duties and he would welcome any advice or education so that he does not make similar errors in future.
There is a Reason Code 230 contravention, because of Failure to Produce the GSP certificates he requires in order to claim Preference. There is also a Reason Code 051 Incorrect Customs Declaration contravention as these goods were not eligible to be declared as Preference Goods. However, the officer decides that in these circumstances, education is more appropriate. They complete a CPAC and have their decision agreed by their manager.
The compliance officer decides to provide the following education:
- He provides Jim with a copy of the Public Notice 826 which sets out clearly the qualifying conditions to be met to claim Preference. He also sends him the web links for International Trade Public Notices, Tariff Classification and the Education and Business Advice Service.
- He also makes Jim aware of help and support available on the Webinars, videos and emails for international trade. This provides an overview of the basics of importing and exporting, details of the information and records he should keep and the systems he needs to have in place.
The compliance officer also confirms the education and advice provided to Jim in a letter of written instruction.


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What does photography for me?
What does photography for me?
In short: It's something that makes me happy and I love taking pictures of everything.
Photography is / are a part of my education. I've always liked to take pictures. Have since I was a kid, liked to ha 'a camera in hand. For about 2-3 years ago that I beganstarting to go more into it and soon I own a better camera – I am! Then I can includetake better pictures and it will include be displayed here on the blog.
There are somany good things about the pictures. It stores your memories forever! One can look back at it and think "Good times." Among other things, and good times is something of the best in the world.
Photography has certainly a big impact on me and it is my passion. I love it!


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Exhibition History
Oz Gallery
April 3, 2018–
April 29, 2018
My illustration, Mansplaining Mansplaining was chosen for this juried exhibition in Thornton CO!
9209 Dorothy Boulevard
Thornton, CO 80229
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It's what occurs when a man talks condescendingly to someone (especially a woman) about something he has incomplete knowledge of, with the mistaken assumption that he knows more about it than the person he's talking to does.
"The First 100 Days: Artists Respond"
Apr 2017 – Apr 2017
Houston, Texas
My illustration, Yo! Not so Silent was chosen for this juried exhibition in Houston Texas!
Join the voice that will be heard on Trump's 100th day as president. April 29, 2017 is when both sides are going to acknowledge their progress. On that day, artists should have their voices heard by holding exhibits, shows, reading, performances, etc. This is the time for artists to reflect on what is happening in the world using their art!
Parliament x Collusion Tapworks Beer Label
Mar 2017 – Mar 2017
York, PA
Project description
I created labels for the Parliament x Collusion Tapworks Beer Label contest. Three of my designs were chosen as part of the top twenty! Although I didn't win, I'm proud of my work.
Monster Drawing Rally 2016
Dec 2016 – Dec 2016
York, PA
Project description
2016's Rally was super More than 45 participating artist will create their artwork right before your eyes! Spacious new venue at Marketview Arts (37 W Philadelphia St, York, PA 17401), third floor ballroom. King Brät Gourmet Hot Dogs will have food and beverages available for purchase, including vegan and gluten-free options!
October 2016
York, PA
I'm getting 'Decked Out' for this show at the Parliament Gallery, York PA. Art exhibition and silent auction that benefits the Reid Menzer Memorial skate park. This year's piece is called Boom Breakin' Attend, bid, and win!
Monster Drawing Rally
Featured Illustrator
Link: http://creativeyork.org/monster-drawing-rally/
November 2015
Monster Drawing Rallies were initially conceived by Southern Exposure in San Francisco, and have been recreated by nonprofit organizations in cities like Richmond, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and now YORK! Part performance, part art-bazaar, the Monster Drawing Rally offers a rare opportunity to watch artists work and then purchase their completed pieces!
York, PA
Decked Out 3: Skateboard Art (Link)
September 2015
Art exhibition and silent auction that benefits the Reid Menzer Memorial skate park. This piece: Derek Smalls sold to a local restaurateur.
York, PA
Decked Out 2: Skateboard Art (Link)
September 2014
I'm getting 'Decked Out' for this show at the Parliament Gallery, York PA. Art exhibition and silent auction that benefits the Reid Menzer Memorial skate park. Two pieces made the cut and both sold!
York, PA
April 2014
Inspired by the smart phone, the explosion of social sharing websites, and photo- editing applications – Insta-Artist invites smart phone users to submit their best photos taken by a cell phone and edited through Instagram or any other phone photo-editing app. I am pleased that I have a photograph exhibited in this juried exhibition.
LCAA National Juried Exhibition 2013
June 2013
Illustration was selected for the National Juried Exhibition,
June 9 to July 18 2013
Strasburg , PA
Roco 6x6x2013 Show
June 2013
Five illustrations chosen for the
June 1 to July 18
Roco Gallery 2013 Show,
Rochester NY
YorkFest Juried Show at YorkArts
August 2013
An illustration was chosen by jury as part of YorkFest 2013,
Aug. 8 to Sept. 14 YorkArts Gallery, York, PA
Reid 360 Show(Link)
September 2013
Sept. 2013, Parliament Gallery,
York, PA
100 Miles of Illustration(Link)
October 2013
Oct. 2013, Parliament Gallery,
York, PA
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Mother monster has turned male for the brand new, black and white artwork, soon to be seen adorning the front of the Lady's latest hit You & I.
The long-awaited new single hits shelves in a matter of days, and over the weekend the outlandish songstress released the very first sneak peak of the single cover, to her little monsters on Twitter.
And what a surprise it was.
The global superstar revived her male alter ego Jo Calderone for the shoot, showing off a sleek quiff, sideburns and dressing in a sharp suit.
And now he seems set to earn his own place in the spotlight, with rumours already doing the rounds that Gaga could step out as Calderone at MTV's upcoming Video Music Awards.
Revealing the video to accompany her latest single would be released as her 1000th Tweet, she Tweeted: 'You will never find what you are looking for in love, if you don't love yourself. #You&ISingleCover.'
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Chetan Bhagat is Mr. Greedy
Well, he is supposed to be, he is a producer now. But said that statement? Himself!
Well, we all know that Chetan Bhagat is co-producing the film 'Half Girlfriend' which is being made by Mohit Suri, based on his book with the same title. Arjun Kapoor is playing Madhav Jha and Shraddha Kapoor will e seen as Riya Somani, who meet in a collage and fall in love with each other.
Meanwhile, Chetan Bhagat is spending some good amount of time in the sets of 'Half Girlfriend'. Yesterday, he wore a T-shirt that says, 'Mr. Greedy' with a anime printed on it. Arjun immediately clocked a selfie and Chetan posted it himself on Twitter.
The moment the hero discovers from the T shirt what I am really all about.#halfgirlfriend @mohit11481 @arjunk26 pic.twitter.com/XkDCPHQ8KF
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) June 20, 2016
'The moment the hero discovers from the T shirt what I am really all about.#halfgirlfriend @mohit11481 @arjunk26'
By the way, the film shooting is happening in full swing and the makers slated that it'll be released by April 2017. Rishi Rich is composing tunes for the film. Shobha kapoor, Ektha Kapoor, and Moit Suri are co-producing the film along with Chetan Bhagat.
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Yeap, you know it's going to be a great Saturday when you got all your work settled before the weekends!
Was really looking forward to this Saturday because it's Teens Xcite again and I'm gonna emcee again! So fun emceeing and engaging the teens but I still need to find a way to hype up them up!
Alright, got to think of a new plan this coming week! Let's go!
When you managed to bring a 4″x4″ wheel to church from home, you deserve a medal. More so when you took public transport to church.
It's been a long day in church today. Arrived near noon to get the wheel to church so that I can avoid rush hours and looking stupid hugging on a giant wheel. Of course, we did a few last minute important changes to the wheel.
It was then where we met a very important issue, the stopper for the wheel. Honestly, I did not have enough time to make. Spent two whole days just to make the wheel. It was kind of a big problem.
So Jovyn and I was thinking so hard. What could stop it, from where, how tough should it be and etc. We spent more than an hour on this. Evidently, we had an ingenious troublesome solution. A door stopper held by one of the particpant, at any point of the wheel he or she prefers. Of course, we had our doubts on that.
Naturally, when we saw Charmaine, we voiced it out to her. She looked at it, laughed it off and just said "Why not one of the emcees just stop it? Using hands? But you can have the particpants to dictate when the wheel stops."
An hour plus. We thought of "A door stopper held by one of the particpant, at any point of the wheel he or she prefers." before thinking of using our own hands to do it. Real smart guys.
Running the stage game today has its iffy moments, not gonna lie about it. But overall the teens did enjoy the game! Next time, let's get some background music, it would be lovely. ❤
The highlight? Stage game, yes it was wonderful, but the highlight for today was the group of boys I co-led during Encounter Camp! Their cell leader weren't around so they asked me to help them debrief and have dinner with them! These boys are just precious.
You know, spending time with these teens just make me want to have my own group of boys soon. I have no idea how it is going to happen. Absolutely no clue. All I know is, I want to lead a group of boys, know their lives, walk with them through it in the ways of the Lord. Teach them, help them and guide them.
That thought was the only think hovering my mind during service.
Main service. 2 new faces, hallelujah! Thank God for these two peaches. Although they didn't join us for debrief, they are indeed a joy to talk to.
Sermon. Strong and powerful. Just as what the cover picture shown;
"If God says it. I say it. God will do it."
It's such a simple statement but carries so much weight doesn't it. With as much importance placed upon purity (which is the main sermon point), I find the above statement so impactful.
As I reflected upon this, God brought me back to what He challenged me during the Encounter Camp. "How much more can you sacrifice to serve the people?"
Gotta admit, it's damn tough. And every time I drop something, I give up something to serve our God more, I still think it's not enough. But I'm afraid I can't handle it if I keep giving up.
The most recent is working in TDS. Giving up my dream job for it is one thing, but when God calls you to go there, you go. With or without salary. Until June.
I know God will provide. God I trust you.
And guess what, pastor Eugene's sermon ended with these reflective questions:
- Why did they give up so much for so little?
- Why did they give it up after working so hard
- What would make them compromise for their dreams?
- What in the world would make them do this?
Me? I gave up because I trust where He placed me. I think with the affirmation that the TDS staff also told me that I was literally the missing piece they need for their team, it's good enough.
I scored the interview. 3.1k SGD a month, travel expenses paid for, once every 3 months. I looked at the application. I looked at God.
I chose God. True joy is not found in the riches of this world but in God. Not getting paid for months, it's insane. I know. Trust me, I don't even know how I'm going to survive, but He has been providing me so far with just enough to live by. With that, I'm so grateful.
What made me do this? Simple. He never fails. He is always faithful.
Trust me, this God, is amazing. If you've never given your life to Jesus, you're missing out so much. Really, He is always faithful. 🙂
Thanksgiving #1
First up, thank God for this opportunity and chance to put my hands into good use again in making this wheel! It's been a fun and amazing two days, even though I look stupid bringing it on public transport.
Thanksgiving #2
Next, got to thank God for Geoff for accompanying me to Suntec and Jovyn for taking his time to emcee with me and help out with the wheel stopper "solution". You guys are fantastic!
Thanksgiving #3
Thank God for allowing me to spend time with the teens, I mean, their not my members but I do care for them. Really, catching up with them just a lil' while like that is enough. 🙂


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Labor Day is starting out quite cool and comfortable. Everyone is asleep. The temp is cool, cool enough for a sweater and slippers. The dogs are asleep. It's just me, and that's ok.
Hurricane Earl was a dud. I am glad for the rain though, the plants needed it. Soon the gardens will be cleared out, and prepared for next season. I think I will plant another batch of lettuce, radishes and carrots first though. The lettuce this Spring was delicious!
I must plan better for next year. More organization and less plants. The ground should be very fertile next year, as we have compost going and almost ready to add.
Soon we'll be hauling in firewood and cooking in the fireplace again. I'll be sitting in my rocking chair in front of the fireplace, comforted by the warmth of the fire. How wonderful.
My goal is to try new recipes this fall and winter. I'm tired of making the same old things, and I'm sure my family is too. I have so many cookbooks. May as well use them.
As much as I hate Winter, I will appreciate the lack of yard work, as it can sometimes be overwhelming. A mini vacation of sorts.
Can't believe school is tomorrow already. At least Andrew will no longer be up playing xbox 24 hrs a day.
Going to see my friend Bella's artwork today. Other than that, don't know what else I'll be doing. (though the house could use a good cleaning), dont know what i WANT to do, not HAVE to do.


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We have an artificail tree because real ones give me spots. I don't like spots. Spots are not a nice fashion accessory, they don't look good on anyone... So we have a nice artificial tree. That's been through the wars. You might notice tinsel on the tree. That tinsel has been on there for more than.. Oh boy.. I don't want to age myself, but it's been on there since the first year we got the tree, 24 years ago. Oh boy, I sound old.. Anyway, that tinsel is so thoroughly wrapped around and embedded on those branches that it would take a dedicated lumberjack five years to remove it! And yet, every year there seems to be some just hanging delicately off a branch or two... Those, I remove. Someday I'll understand tinsel logic. Maybe
So Leo! And his first look at the tree! I had the camera ready! And missed every shot where he was nibbling on a branch. *sigh*
What the heck... What is this?
Tastes... plastic-y... Scratches the back nice though.
Is this what you meant by 'lights on the tree'??
I not biting it, honest! Ok... not honest, don't want sandy paws thinkin' I'm a liar! But I didn't bite it much!
Ok, I'm being good now, I'm away from the tree... I'll bat it later heh heh
Star got her look at the tree too.
Oh this thing again. Why's it in a box this year? Is that MY box??
It is! It IS my box! You broked it!
You shall pay for this, you have stolen the throne of the Queen of the Box and she is displeased. Prepare to be scratched in your sleep!
In my defense, the box is to keep the old metal legs off my new carpet in case there's any chance of rusting, it will be on the cardboard instead. And I think she actually likes the box like that because she has sat in it more than once. We will flatten it once the tree is decorated and in the spot we want. And then yes, we'll get her another good box to play in.


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Survival list
1. Head to the nearest whatever and pick-up 20 lbs. of white or brown rice and 20 lbs. of pinto beans. White rice has a better storage life while brown rice has more nutritional benefits – your choice.
1. Head to the nearest whatever and pick-up 20 lbs. of white or brown rice and 20 lbs. of pinto beans. White rice has a better storage life while brown rice has more nutritional benefits – your choice.
2. While you're there grab 5 lbs. mixed beans, 5 lbs. of white sugar, 5 lbs. of iodized salt, one gallon of olive oil (can be frozen to extend shelf-life), 5 lbs. oats, 10 lbs. each of white or wheat flour and cornmeal.
3. Now head over to the canned foods and pick-up 20 cans of canned fruits and 20 cans of canned vegetables. Be sure to buy only those brands and contents you normally eat and nothing exotic. No need to shock the senses.
4. Now over to the canned meats. Pick-up 20 cans of various meats, salmon, stews, spam and tuna. Again buy only those brands with contents you normally eat and nothing exotic.
5. Okay. Now to the to the peanut butter shelf and toss two 40-ounce jars in the cart. The listed shelf life is just over two years and each jar has over 6,000 calories. Peanut butter is an excellent instant survival food. [They for some reason do not have this in the Ukraine.]
6. Over to the powdered drink mix – go on I'll wait…
7. Off to the vitamin and supplement aisle, pick up 400 tablets "one a day" multivitamin and mineral supplements.
8. Now to the department we all love – sporting goods. Go to the camping aisle and pick up 4 five gallon water containers. Fill with tap water as soon as you get back home.
9. While you're there buy 250 rounds of ammunition for your primary defensive weapon. More if you can, but this will be a good start. Also a good universal cleaning kit.
10. And lastly, pick up the best LED flashlight you can afford, extra batteries and bulb. Also, grab two boxes of wooden matches and several multi-purpose lighters. Don't forget to date, use and rotate – remember first in first out. Let's get started. What would you add to the list?


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Today in Hypocrisy…
I'm taking an accounting course on estate and gift taxation (because I know how to have a good time). This fantastic chestnut is in chapter one of my textbook:
Men who continue hoarding great sums all their lives, the proper use of which for public ends would work good to the community from which it chiefly came, should be made to feel that the community, in the form of the State, cannot thus be deprived of its proper share. By taxing estates heavily at death the State marks its condemnation of the selfish millionaire's unworthy life.
– Andrew Carnegie, The Gospel of Wealth, June 1889
What's absurd about the above quote is how Carnegie, he of the incredible steel manufacturing empire, of the copious philanthropy, the university endowments, the museums, artistic patronage, the poor-relief, the private charity, even he can somehow say that the State is the same thing as the community. I'm no expert on Carnegie, but I'd be willing to bet that he did all this without the aid of
the community the State bayonet at his ribs. Of course, though, like the cliche Hollywood limousine liberal, it's all the other millionaires who are selfish and bad. I know I give money to the poor, but without the State, nobody else would.
Edit on the above point: I had one more thought about this idea. It's not just hypocrisy, but condescending hypocrisy that we see here from Carnegie. Like the other famous captains of industry in the Gilded Age, Andrew Carnegie represents the fabled rags-to-riches, hard-headed entrepreneurial spirit that made the American Dream a beacon of hope for immigrants throughout the world at the end of the 19th century. Born to poor immigrants from Scotland in 1848, he eventually became the richest man in the world, despite little, if any, public assistance. Reading his words in The Gospel of Wealth, I can't help but get the feeling that he sees himself as unique – that while he was able to make it without State assistance, the poor hoi polloi simply cannot.
Also, I understand that Carnegie was a steel man, not an economist, so I can forgive him for not totally grasping the concept of capital accumulation, but it's precisely the "hoarding of great sums" (read: not consuming every resource that he gets his grubby hands on, unlike the State) that allows the community to benefit most from the productivity of great men. When the highly productive amass a fortune, it isn't as though they just let it sit there, or swim around in it like Scrooge McDuck. They find uses for it, whether that be through lending, expanding their business, or, yes, philanthropy. And anyway, even Scrooge McDuck was benefitting the community in his hoarding. By turning his money into a (really awkward) swimming pool, he was effectively shrinking the money supply, which therefore increased purchasing power for the other holders of money.
Finally, I'm confused about that last part. Does the state condemn millionaires as unworthy because they're selfish millionaires, or is it their millionaireness per se? Because what does that say about Carnegie?
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Marketing Principles - 2014 Multiple choice 1-12rename
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Section 1
|Marketing Myopia is a result of...
|Marketing orientation refers to...
|an organisation that makes strategic or tactical decisions based on what the market wants. This puts customers first e.g. having clearly defined procedures to deal with customer complaints - decisions taken are based around information about customers' needs and wants, rather than what the business thinks is right for the customer.
|Customer orientation...
|requires that a company understands the present value to the customer and how it evolves overtime
|Competitor orientation...
|means that company should understand the short term strengths and weaknesses and long term strategies of current and potential competitors.
|Inter-functional co-ordination
|integrating human and physical resources effectively (including many individuals in the company) to adapt and meet customers needs
Section 2
|Social Marketing is...
|changing/ maintaining the way people behave - not how aware they are of an issue.
|the goal of such is to promote ideas that encourage positive behaviour e.g. caring for the environment and discouraging negative behaviour e.g. smoke in public
|it sells the well-being of society as a whole. Used mostly buy not-for profit & government & commercial organisations.
Section 3
|Porters 5 Forces
|PESTEL Analysis
|Ageing population comes under which macro-environmental factor?
Section 4
|What is value?
|The ratio of perceived benefits to price paid.
|Benefits are evaluated according to extent to which a product allows their needs to be satisfied
|Examples: heterogenous products, price, perceived,
Section 5
|Undifferentiated mass marketing is...
|a strategy that satisfies the entire market with a single formulation of its product (one product) - little segmentation and targeting e.g. Henry Ford, electric companies offering one service delivery, non branded table salt.
|Differentiated marketing (multiple segment specialisation)
|strategy that offers products/services to more than one market segments - product differentiated to meet needs of each segment. - e.g. Arcadia group with Top Shop, Dorothy Perkins, etc.
|Niche marketing (single-segment specialisation)
|specialised products aimed at a very focused segment of the market. e.g. brewery targeting a small proportion of beer drinkers that are 'ale enthusiasts'.
|Segmented marketing
|strategy used to target several market segments.
|a strategy used to target a small segment of consumers with specific needs for products in the market - in order to gain repeat purchases and loyalty - satisfy a small group of people
Section 6
|Target market is...
|the segment of the market at which a marketing mix is aimed at
|Market segment
|a grouping of customers who have similar needs and responds in a similar way to a given marketing stimulus
|Market segmentation is...
|the process of identifying groups of customers who have similar needs and respond in a similar way to a given marketing stimulus
|Brand community is...
|a community formed on the basis of attachment to a product e.g. the PlayStation community which provides an online space for players to connect, closely tied to its social media accounts.
Section 7
|Needs are the...
|underlying forces that drive an individual to make a purchase which removes a feeling of deprivation - need to survive
|Wants are a...
|manifestation of underlying needs (showing of hidden needs), expressed in terms of a particular product form. - you don't need it
|a strong feeling of wanting to have something.
|the willingness and ability of buyers to buy a particular product at a particular time at a given price - a step ahead of want (if you have the ability to purchase)
|Products are..
|anything an organisation offers for sale to meet a need - goods & services
Section 8
|Primary data
|New original data obtained from field research (survey, questionnaires, interviews)
|Secondary data
|Previously conducted research data e.g. taken from national statistics (collected by gov)
|Observational research
|studying customers' reactions and behaviour without any interaction
|Experimental research
|research which evaluates alternatives within a controlled framework
Section 9
|Core product
|the essential benefit provided by a good/service (warmth, a hole, entertainment)
|Actual product
|physical features the product possess e.g. colour, design, shape, packaging
|Augmented product
|the core product offer with the addition of differentiating benefits (intangible), e.g. after sales service. - differentiates product from competitiors
|Functional quality
|how technical quality is delivered. - cannot be measured objectively (facts) - can be influenced by environment of queuing and perception of way queue is handled.
|Technical quality
|the relatively quantifiable aspects of a product, which can be measured by customer and supplier. e.g. waiting time at supermarket, reliability of a new car
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Sunday, March 03, 2013
I've been dieting for what seems like my whole life.
After I turned 35 it seemed like nothing I tried in the past was working.
In 2011, just months before my wedding day, I came across Sparkpeople and decided to give it a try. Did I try? Not really, not as much as I know I could have. I needed to lose a lot of weight to be the bride that I had in my head - but I didn't give it a 100% and only lost 4 pounds in a couple months.
Fast forward to spring 2012 when I was playing with my son outside and had my "AHA" moment. My son wanted me to play swords with him and I needed to sit down to play.
What was I doing? How was I benefiting myself or my family by carrying all the weight that had haunted me for years.
On May 28th, 2012 I went back to Sparkpeople with the determination of finally doing something for myself (and my family).
Weighing in at 220 pounds, I jumped in with both feet and took Sparkpeople to heart.
Today is March 3, 2013 and I have officially lost the weight to get to my original goal - I have lost 50 pounds!!
I say original goal, because I now see, that with the help of Sparkpeople, I can do more and I will try to lose enough weight to get me where I feel I really need to stop.
I think that without Sparkpeople I never would have been able to do what I've done.
I'm sure we've all made the same dieting mistakes in the past... skipping meals, eating non-nutrious meals, just to avoid the calories and try to get the weight off.
Sparkpeople is not a "diet" in my mind, it's a way of life. It has taught me so much on my journey, something that I will always carry with me going forward.
That's not to say I won't have those moments when I slip a little and "cheat", but I now know what it takes to stay healthy and put the right things into my body.
What are the things I love the most about Sparkpeople? There are so many things; the support from my Community and Sparkpeople friends, the tracking, as I'm a visual person and I think this tool was the most important one for me, and the fact that I didn't have to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars to join a club that required me to purchase their food and take their supplements. All I have to do is make smart choices and still be able to have the odd indulgence when I want to.
Now 8 months may seem like a long time to lose 50 pounds, but the most important thing to me is that I didn't give up and the result came eventually.
I will spread the spark to whomever will listen, as I am a true believer and forever grateful.
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I'm not sure why 8 months might seem like a long time to lose 50 pounds? Maybe all the overhyped "lose weight fast" solutions try to convince us it should happen much faster, but a slower rate allows the body to adjust better, don't you think? I love your statement about SparkPeople being a way of life. It really is!
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Wow..loved your blog.
I have 50 to go
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Thank you for sharing your inspirational story! It helps us all believe that we can truly make our goals.
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The countdown to Christmas continues with only one sewing day left! I am on schedule to finish all gifts. I would be more on schedule had I not run out of muslin yesterday. But, I only have 3 wedges and a few seams and the bean bag chair is done. In the meantime, I finished Tyler's chef's set to go with the kitchen Santa is bringing him.
The fabric is Debbie Mumm Three Blind Mice made with tutorials from Stardust Shoes (scroll down and look for links to both tutorials in the right side bar).
I zigzagged on the pocket to give it a more whimsical look (and to hide my crookedness a bit). I also zigzagged around the outside edge to give it some continuity.
Pocket Detail
The only modification I made was to swap out the neck ties in favor of some adjustable hardware (courtesy of a dollar store dog collar).
Buckle Detail
I also made the chef's hat, which I must admit is my favorite piece.
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I'm so pleased with these pieces I can hardly stand it. And the thing that tickles me even more is that the fabric colors match the shopping cart I bought him! One more gift to go and Christmas sewing is *done*!


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I did get the pageant dress finished on Saturday. Even though it looks pink, it is snow white. Her mother will put the bling on the bodice this week. You'll notice it is in two pieces. That seems to be the fashion today. If you go to a rental shop, you can pick the bodice and the skirt separately and get exactly what you want.
I know you are much more interested in the winner of the give-a-way than the dress, but, had to throw in a couple of pics anyway.
I had 65 comments left on my blog during the month of February, and each comment was given a number. Since I couldn't find my random number generator, I asked my co-worker down the hall to pick a number between 1 and 65. If you know anything about racing, then you will know who her favorite driver is when I tell you she picked 29. In case you aren't a race fan(like me), you wouldn't know that is Kevin Harvick's Nascar Number. On my spreadsheet with everyone's name, the number 29 was Twisted FencePost. Congratulations Twisted. If you would send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with your mailing address, I'll get your gift in the mail. I'll post a picture of it tomorrow. I've been a bit scatterbrained lately, should have had a picture for today, but I keep blaming everything on that pageant dress(that I know you are tired of hearing me complain about).
The future Miss America's pageant is Saturday. Hopefully, I'll have some pictures of her in the dress next week.
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I thought I would post some pictures of some of the senior ladies in our church. They are such interesting people. I hope they don't mind.
This is Eleanor. She is the oldest, I believe.
Here's Faye and her mother. Faye sings good.
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A Fabulous New Blog....My Witchy Cottages....Do Take A Look
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Low GI = GI Value lower than 55
Medium GI = GI Value between 56 and 69
High GI = GI Value between 70 and 100 Quick GI tip: You should be aiming to avoid High GI foods and eat a mix of low and medium GI foods as part of a healthy balanced diet containing good quality protein and fats.GI Values of Common Foods:Low GI Foods Medium GI Foods High GI Foods
Banana fruit smootie 30 Coca Cola 53 Lucozade 95
Unsweeted orange juice 52 Orange Cordia 66 Sports drinks 80
Multigrain Loaf 54 Wholemeal Loaf 67 White bread 70
All Bran 42 Frosties 55 Coco-Pops 77
Museli (oat & whole grain) 50 Instant Porridge 66 Cornflakes 81
Sweetcorn 53 Couscous 65 Rice cakes 78
Brown rice 54 Basmati rice 58 Instant rice 69
Yogurt 24 Rye crisp bread 64 Corn chips 72
Baked beans 48 Mars bar 65 Watermelon 72
Kidney beans 28 Beetroot 64 Popcorn 72
Red Lentils 26 Sweet potato 66 Pretzels 83
Instant noodles 47 Arborio rice 69 Pumpkin 75
Spagetti 44 Rolled barley 66 Parsnips 97
Honey 48 Porridge 58 Baked potato 85 General Guideline
It can be difficult to work out the GI value of some foods without referring to an index or chart, but one rule that you can generally rely on is: Is the food unprocessed and in its natural state?
Processed food will generally have a higher GI value than un processed and whole foods. For example has it been processed in any of the following ways: cooked, ground up, preserved, had sugar added etc.
- A raw carrot has a much lower GI value than a cooked carrot because your body can much more easily digest a cooked carrot and its energy enters your blood faster. So consider eating more raw foods or if cooking vegetables don't boil them for hours, leave them slightly crispy.
- Museli has a much lower GI value than cornflakes. Again museli is harder to digest because it typically contains whole oat flakes and whole nuts and seeds. Cornflakes on the other hand have been cooked (toasted) and had sugar added.
- Wholegrain bread versus Wholemeal Bread versus White bread. You guessed it, wholegrain bread will have a lower GI value because of the whole grains. Wholemeal bread has a higher GI value because the grains have been ground. White bread is highly processed and has a high GI value.


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Ian Fordham takes the Stonefield and Christchurch ward seat following the departure from the council of Councillor Lynne Bakker-Collier.
Mr Fordham who stood as a Stone Independent candidate against Trevor Mardling of the Conservatives and Pat Conlong from Labour.
With just over a 14% turnout for last Thursdays election (15th September) the count was as follows:
- Ian Fordham – Stone Independent – 291 votes (49.74%)
- Trevor Mardling – Conservative – 219 votes (37.44%)
- Pat Conlong – Labour – 75 votes (12.82%)
The win now tips the 18 council representatives into a 10 / 8 split between the Stone Independents and the Conservatives.


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So, i love the sl beach life and sl beach clothes. One of my all time favorite stores for surfing/beach attire is ACTION. I have a van, surfboard, skateboard, and a shit load of clothes and hair, EVEN SHOES from ACTION! So i put a little outfit together and even took the picture at ACTION. lolol
Hair: Action – Brooke.2 – Chai
Bracelet: Action – Unisex- Crayon Bracelet – Rainbow
Shoes: Action – Unisex Slip Ons – Chex White
Shorts: Action – Unisex Denim Jean Shorts – Misc 4
Shirt: Action – Ripple Mini Dress – Teal
Bra: Action – Everyday Bra – Queen
Sunglasses: – Unisex Stunna' Glasses – Pink
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...Brilliant! The wedding was amazing, such a wonderful day and despite me crashing at two of the worst possible moments, such as walking down the aisle and just as I was about to give Fukmi her ring, it was a lovely ceremony and just a really great day. I will post pics up here soon, just need to export 'em from SL and resize them.
I was worried that there'd be no guests there, that no one would show, but plenty did and we were so pleased that so many of our friends joined us on the special day. I'd like to thank a few people, in no real particular order but... Savannah and Vengence for planning it all and especially Savannah for the lovely ceremony... Kitty for being my Maid of Honour, I was SO pleased you were there, Socks, Mist and Stacy for being my bridesmaids, thanks girls... NoNo for DJing at the reception party and for carrying on after me n' the new wife went back home again and most importantly I'd like to thank Fukmi, for making me the happiest girl in the world xXx. Massive thanks to Fukmi's bridal party too and to all the guests who took the trouble to spend the time with us, including some of Fukmi's RL family too ;)
In other news, but keeping it bridal, Fukmi is going to be exhibiting at the forthcoming Wedding Expo in SL, offering bespoke dresses etc. which is cool. I'll post more details here and on our official Fukmi Clothing blog soon.
Also, I've been asked to DJ at this year's official SecondLife Pride celebrations, which of course is a massive honour and one that I gladly undertake. I'll be spinning on Sunday 13th and Saturday 19th of July, 1-3am PDT both times... Again, I'll post a more substantial entry closer to the time, with the dates, times and location. It's gonna be a HUGE party and one not to miss...
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text: AAI for Apps Using AAI with your Smartphone Daniel Latzer [email protected] Zürich, April 2013 The Problem • Smartphone apps got very popular • Universities want to develop their own apps • No easy way to authenticate users in apps using AAI – Either user has to log in on every app start – Or the app stores the user credentials – App emulates browser and performs login © 2011 SWITCH 2 The Solution: Mobile Proxy • OAuth2 authentication server • Mobile Proxy requests one initial AAI Login per app – Creates OAuth2 Access token • Access token is used to – Authenticate with Mobile Proxy – Retrieve up-to-date AAI attributes from Mobile Proxy – Retrieve arbitrary protected resources from third party resource server • Access token is valid for an extended period of time – No need to log in every time you use the app – May be revoked using a separate web interface © 2011 SWITCH 3 OAuth2 • Framework to log in to a service using third-party credentials • Exchanges user credentials for access tokens – Credentials do not need to be stored – Access tokens permissions can be limited to the necessary © 2011 SWITCH 4 Architecture AAI Login Mobile Proxy AAI IdP Access Token Access Token AAI Attributes AAI Attributes Verify Login Access Token Protected Data Resource Server © 2011 SWITCH 5 Login Flow © 2011 SWITCH 6 Redirection from Browser To App • After the AAI login is complete, the IdP redirects back to the Mobile Proxy • The Mobile Proxy then displays a Page with a refresh header, pointing to a custom URL scheme: – uniapp://{app-name}/{access_token} – e.g. uniapp://demo/4yCjmdDlCtb8eWNNnmdrVKH1Kq1To0dVMLvu • The mobile app is designed to react to this URL scheme and is opened. • The access token is read out of the URL and stored in the app • Login complete © 2011 SWITCH 7 Desktop Login Flow © 2011 SWITCH 8 AAI Attribute Query • All SWITCHaai IdPs support stored persistentIDs – PersistentID stored in database with mapping to user's attributes – Allows getting attributes for a user identified by persistentID – Attribute Query can be performed by SP without user interaction – Query can only succeed if user has accessed service at least once • How to make Attribute Queries – resolvertest binary can be used to make attribute queries • bundled with Shibboleth but slow – AttributeQuery Plugin for Shibboleth 2.5 • Created by NII (GakuNin federation, JP) • Provides a handler to make fast Attribute Queries via web /Shibboleth.sso/AttributeQuery?nameID=....&entityID=.... © 2011 SWITCH 9 Attribute Retrieval © 2011 SWITCH 10 Mobile Proxy Overview • Features – Lightweight OAuth2 Server to map an AAI Persistent-ID to an access token – Provides REST/JSON interface – Web interface for revoking access to specific tokens – Supports multiple Apps with different attribute requirements • Requirements – PHP 5.3 – MySQL – Shibboleth 2.5 © 2011 SWITCH 11 Example App Overview • Sample application that can be used as basis for own App • Features – 2 login methods • Via integrated mobile phone web browser • Via a PC to support alternative login mechanisms like X.509 • Requires user to type a URL and a code or use QR code – Retrieves up-to-date attributes from IdP via Mobile Proxy – Retrieves application-specific data from a resource server • Requirements – Android 2.2+ © 2011 SWITCH 12 Availability • Mobile Proxy and App were created as proof-of-concept • BSD License • Webpage and additional information https://www.switch.ch/aai/support/tools/aai-for-apps.html © 2011 SWITCH 13


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I Timothy 1:13 although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly.
In unbelief.II Kings 10:33 from the Jordan eastward: all the land of Gilead—Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh—from Aroer.
The River Arnon, including Gilead and Bashan. Proverbs 19:1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips.
And is a fool. Hebrews 5:2 He can have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject to weakness.
I Chronicles 16:38 and Obed-Edom with his sixty-eight brethren, including Obed-Edom the son of Jeduthun, and Hosah, to be gatekeepers.
Proverbs 28:6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
I Peter 2:15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men—Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every work into judgment.
Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil. Titus 2:7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility.
Isaiah 56:10 His watchmen are blind, They are all ignorant; They are all dumb dogs, They cannot bark; Sleeping, lying down.
Ezekiel 21:12 "Cry and wail, son of man; For it will be against My people, Against all the princes of Israel. Terrors including the sword.
Be against My people; Therefore strike your thigh.Genesis 20:5 Did he not say to me, 'She is my sister'? And she, even she herself.
'He is my brother.' In the integrity of my heart and innocence of my hands I have done this."Isaiah 63:16 Doubtless You are our Father.
Though Abraham was ignorant of us, And Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O Lord , are our Father; Our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name.
Ezekiel 41:14 also the width of the eastern face of the temple, including the separating courtyard, was one hundred cubits.
Genesis 20:6 And God said to him in a dream, "Yes, I know that you did this in the integrity of your heart. For I also withheld you from sinning
Therefore I did not let you touch her. Ezekiel 45:20 And so you shall do on the seventh day of the month for everyone who has sinned.
unintentionally or in ignorance. Thus you shall make atonement for the temple. Matthew 8:33 Then those who kept them fled.
And they went away into the city and told everything, including what had happened to the demon-possessed men. I Kings 9:4 Now if you walk before Me as your father David.
Integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments.
Acts 27:8 Passing it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.
Judges 21:10 So the congregation.
Twelve thousand of their most valiant men, and commanded them, saying, "Go and strike the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead with the edge of the sword.
Including the women and children.
God has recently brought to my attention,gratitude. I like to think of myself as a of a person of integrity and that I include everyone.
The fact is. I am the one that's included and showed everyday in my walk with God what integrity is. One night,after things had gotten a little out of hand.
I was on my way home which was kinda far away and the metro north stops running after a certain time, something told me to get off the Dtrain.
And go an see the guy I was currently dating. I was unsure,I hadn't called first and I was in pretty bad shape. And so,I went and he just listened.
I stood their sopping and rehashing the night. He said" I have company but, you can stay here tonight. I will forever remember him for that.
Someone you least expect comes through for you. That is God,shinning through.


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Quoth the Katester:
Party Of Convictions: Timing Is Everything
Make up your mind, Dion.
Yes, Kate, I see what you mean. The conviction of, say, promising to protect income trusts, followed by the convenient timing of bailing on them after you've been elected.
No, no, don't thank me ... easy-to-follow examples to drive home a point are what I'm all about.


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Well it has been awhile since I last updated and I'm sorry for that. But we have been SUPER busy. Well I should have updated over the summer because I had PLENTY of downtime but the kids were in the pool almost daily and I hate being on the computer while they are swimming so I just didn't. Now for an update...
We are past the halfway mark of this deployment which means THIS DEPLOYMENT IS MORE THAN HALFWAY FINISHED!!!! Even though I still feel like we have forever and a day until he is home :( but its still nice knowing that we're so much closer than the day he left :) So here's what has happened since last time I updated..
Over the summer the kids and I headed to Texas. That was a LONG two months. YES we went home for the WHOLE summer. I have never been so bored in my life! I enjoyed seeing family and friends but it was hard because almost EVERY weekend we were driving somewhere to spend time with someone. My parents live in a tiny podunk town (its also where my husband and I grew up) and their is not much to do there so anytime we wanted to go and do something we had to make the 30-60 minute drive. But a lot of exciting things happened while we were home. My best friend got engaged(and she asked me to be in her wedding!!). My brother got engaged. I WENT BLONDE! We went to Florida for a family vacation and I got to see my amazing friend Kelly who I met while we were stationed at Bragg together. And I'm sure other exciting things happened but I seriously cannot even remember back that far.
Adam had some scary things happen during the summer. Well they were scary to me, I'm not sure how he felt about them. But I'm not going to go into detail about that.. Thankfully he is still safe and is just as ready to be back home as we are to have him back home. He picked up ping pong and started playing volleyball to keep him busy while he's not at the gym or doing school work. Which honestly I'm glad because he was watching WAY too many movies :). I kept thinking that has to be boring. Right? I mean you can only watch so many movies.. But I like knowing that they have some things for them to do during down time.
The kids and I got back to NY a few days before school started. The drive was LONG! But thankfully my mom drove it with me and then she stayed in NY for a few days because my brother was flying up to visit his fiancé and we spent a little bit of time with them before my mom flew back to Texas. The kids started school and life went back to normal.
Brett is now in 2nd grade and Brynna is in kindergarten. I have no idea what to do with myself now that my side kick is gone. Brynna and I use to do everything together and now she has left me for school and he friends. But they both really enjoy school. Brett also started soccer and Brynna started gymnastics. Next week they will also be starting piano. I had planned on getting a job but due to us going home for Thanksgiving and Christmas and then Adam getting home sometime the beginning of 2016 and THEN him wanting to go home a month after he gets back and THEN us going on our trip without the kids we decided it still would not be best if I got a job. So I got my business license and am doing photography. Photography is something I really love doing. I've done it for awhile for my friends and family and taken photos of my kiddos many times. Finally I just made the move and am now able to do it and get paid. I also signed up to volunteer some while the kids are at school and meet up with a few spouses during the week just to keep me busy. I try not to sit at home during the day because then it becomes extremely boring and I turn in to the lazy bum who doesn't want to get out of her pajamas.
Truthfully this deployment hasn't been all that bad. Yes their are bad days and my next blog post will probably discuss some of the bad days we have had, but I am extremely thankful for facebook video chat and calling, Skype, facetime, the internet, and just the fact that I am able to hear his voice or see his face almost every day. We miss him daily and life sucks without him home but I know it wont be much longer.
Today we made some goody bags with the FRG and it was nice being involved again. I missed helping out with the FRG, our last two FRG's I was very involved in but this base has been a LOT different for me. I don't know anyone that he works with, I haven't been too involved with the FRG, and I honestly don't even know where he works. I've been there a few times but if I needed to go pick him up tomorrow I'd need him to give me turn by turn directions lol. Funny thing is this base is the smallest base out of the 3 we've been to.
But that's it for now. I promise I will do another blog post soon. And it'll be a little more out of my comfort zone. But I'm blogging for 2 reasons, 1 is so later on I can look back and reread everything and 2 is because if someone is searching and finds my blog I want them to realize they are not alone and sometimes life isn't always perfect, BUT it has it's not so great days..


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Many of you already know I enjoy weird purses. The weirder the better. One of my favorite purses is my chicken purse. It looks like a big fat chicken. Its made of pleather and has lovely markings on it. It was love at first sight. I was pretty sure that nobody else in Billings would have one of these.
I have noticed that when I carry my chicken it turns heads. That can be a fun thing. Yet, it does get old when people shriek, "Cathy! Look at that purse. Do you see that purse? Is that a chicken? What do you think it is??!" Then they talk among themselves trying to figure out if it's a purse, why would I be carrying it, etc. I'm not deaf. I can hear you shriek about it. Ask me and I will bore you with the details. If you don't say anything to me about it, I'll just keep doing what I'm doing.
Yesterday while I was at a rummage sale this happened. I was going on my merry way looking at some scrapbook stuff. All of a sudden a woman shrieked and giggled about my purse. She sent a kid into the house to get her mom to look at my purse. They they murmured amongst themselves about the purse. I kept looking at stuff. Finally, the lady they pulled out of the house come over to me and asked me, "Do you like chickens?" I chuckled and told her not particularly, but I loved the purse. She wanted to see it up close, so I showed it off to her. Suggested that she touch it, which made her giggle. She told me that she was sure nobody else in town had a purse like that. I agreed and told her that was why I liked it. We talked a bit more about purses and I went on my way.
Later I went to Sam's Club to pick up some cold medicine for us. Several people stopped me to ask about my purse. That was great. As I was getting ready to leave, I heard another shrieker. "Tom!! OH MY GOD! Do you see her purse?! It's a chicken? Why do you suppose she is carrying a chicken?!" Now why on earth would Tom know any of those questions? Why would Tom care? She never said a word to me, just kept shrieking about the purse. *shrug*
I'm the type of person to stop people and tell them how much I like something they are carrying or wearing. Sometimes I think that is the only kind word that was said to them all day. If I see something that catches my eye I will be sure to let folks know. For example, one day I saw this plus size gal wearing the most unusual orange top and orange shoes. I thought they looked great! I made sure to tell her so. She started to tear up a bit and Thanked me. Turns out her morning didn't start out so well and when I said something she was pretty happy to have a positive note in her morning. It was so simple, but it made her day and mine as well.
My goal is to try to tell at least one person a day something positive. It could be I like their perfume, their purse, a piece of jewelry, etc. If I notice it, I want them to know that. We all carry or wear things to make ourselves feel better. Its nice when someone takes the time to notice.
It's a simple thing to do. Try it sometime. Instead of just thinking to yourself that you like something, tell the person who is actually carrying/wearing it. You might be surprised at the reaction you get. It also might be the only kind word they get that day.
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Good morning! I am joining you on Friday this week as our regularly scheduled designer Pam of the Bug Bytes is doing her yearly doctors exams this week so I am getting her spot! Yeah! I get to try a Friday and spend the entire weekend with you. This week we are trying another shape card... a word shape card, and you will love the possibilities and opportunities this will open for you. So go grab a cup of coffee and turn your Gypsy on and let's get to work cause I want to see what you come up with.
I will be giving you on the file on the two cards I am doing the tutorial on so you can use either or make something fresh to link up later.
Aren't these friendship cards just too cute? You will love how easy it is to make so let's do it.
You are going to find it is really easy to make this card. You will need to use your A2 template for this card. If you don't have one just go make 2 rectangles and make 1 4.25x5.50 and the other 4x5.25. Save it on your Gypsy that way and you will find it easier to make cards as you are not continually checking sizes as it will be in your Gypsy already.
This is what the design looks like when it is finished. I took this shot as I didn't show the cupcake on the base of the card on the two up in the video and want you to see it completed. Note this is the completed file that you can download by clicking HERE. I did not cut the little sprinkles as I used stickles instead.
This is the first set of cards that I made and oh how I wished I had thought it out better as I would have flipped my design and this would have been the front of the card. They still turned out beautiful but I sure like the paper.
I used glitter on the word Smile. All I did was flip the word and ran it through my Xyron. Then I sprinkled it with my Martha Stewart Smokey Quartz glitter and shook off the excess. After that I put the work between 2 pieces of card stock and ran it through my cuttlebug using the A, B and C plate. This helped the glitter adhere to the word better.
This is the top of the cupcake. It is cut in a plain white card stock. Then I used the swirl folder for my cuttlebug and ran it through the machine. I then stickled each of the swirls and then used colored stickles for sprinkles and allowed it to dry completely before adhering it to the base of the cupcake.
Here is a quick video showing you how to put this great little card together. Hope you enjoy.
This is the last little video and it is of a card I sent my daughter and her family in Chicago as we won't be able to be with them on the 4th of July. I chuckled when I watched the video as I stated I was in my jammies and truth be told I was in my swim suit and cover as it just started raining when I went out to the pool and so I figured I could get the card made while I was waiting for the sun to come out again! Good news is as soon as I finished the sun did come out and I was able to have a little pool time all by myself just floating around. I love the summer! If you would like this file all you have to do is click HERE for your Gypsy file.
Now wasn't this a fun card? And you learned a new design too. This week I challenge you to make either one of these cards with the files I have provided or make your own Word Shaped Card and link it up so we can all see how beautiful your card turned out. I am always amazed that your cards always turn out nicer than mine! I want to thank all of you that have been linking up over the past couple of weeks, your projects have been amazing. And to those of you that have linked and do not have a blog I want to take a moment and personally send a special thank you to you!