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Carnival Glory Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
Sail Date: October 11, 2014
Ship: Carnival Glory
Cabin Type: Oceanview
Traveled As: Couple
Reviewed: 3 years ago
Review Summary
This being our first cruise, there were many surprises. Most all were positive. Only one real negative. When boarding, they had a DJ playing music in the Lobby, where we were trying to buy our drink packages. They were playing so incredibly LOUD, that the bartender could not hear us. We had to write down what we wanted. I do admit, I have never been a big fan of LOUD music, but this was over the top. On the plus sides, the on shore excursions provided by Carnival, seemed to be over priced. We booked four different ones with this website, and were extremely happy with the cost and services provided. After talking with some of the other cruisers, we found out we got a much better excursion and cheaper too. We also to the behind the scenes tour of the ship. While a bit expensive at $95 person, it was well worth it. Would highly recommend this tour, but do it only once. The dining room staff and room staff were beyond exceptional. We also had massages in the spa. These were very nice, but very over priced. And the up-sells were a bit too much. Would not take no for an answer. The spa staff was was very pushing trying to up-sell their products. All in all, a cruise we would do again.
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This blog has been neglected .. it has been very stressful and sad for the last couple of weeks, this is one of the reason that I haven't finish posting our Scottish holiday and the Agility news.
Sonic turned 6 months on Monday, he is not an easy puppy but we all love him to bits. He loves to play and work, he does not do cuddles. He always carry a toy around and demanding me to play. If I ignore him, he will come and tell me off; first, he will gently using his nose to poke me, if I still ignore him, he will pull my trouser, if I still ignore him, hmmm ... he will "bite" me! He did get his way though!
I am very happy with how he progresses, we do a little bit here and there, mainly some foundation work towards agility. He is a fast learner just like his daddy. I started to put some jumps in the garden with poles on the ground this week. I think its a bout time I strengthen his "working ahead/work away" from me. It didn't take me any effort to get him to work away from me. I set up four jumps in a straightline and he is happily chase after his tennis ball, he even do the run back (just like the Flyball). After two days of running up and down the 4 jumps, he tried very hard to take every jumps. If Agility didn't work out for us, I guess we can do Flyball. We are beginning to introduce "dead" toy at the end of the 4th jump and he is doing well so far.
I also set up a jump-tunnel-jump sequence with him and he absolutely love it. Our major problem now is the WAIT! He has no patient, just like me. He is so excited all the time when he knew something is going to happen. He just can't content himself, he just wanted to go go go all the time. We are working hard on that!
Such a happy boy!

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Just over 3 years ago, Grandma Lei Lei decided that all three grandchildren would wear outfits from the Gap RED campaign for their Christmas card picture. Gap RED seeks to source the material and work force in Africa in order to help women and children affected by AIDS.
So, when Matt got Drew dressed this morning and he came out in this….
…..it seemed rather appropriate.
I have been wanting to sponsor a child as a family for awhile now. It seems like Alex is getting old enough to to start discussions about what it means to be a neighbor in a global sense. A tough concept and yet one that is so crucial to the gospel. In my rare moments of adult reading time, I'm super excited (and nervous for the implications!) to read Mark Labberton's new book, The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor. One of my favorite singers, Sara Groves, is in town tonight singing at a conference looking at this topic of injustice. I had hoped to go, but sometimes, I'm sane enough to realize that I'm in a season which requires staying closer to home. She wrote this about Mark's book, though, and I love the observation:
"The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor asks important questions, deeper questions we may not have thought to ask yet in our pursuit of justice, and ones that will take a lifetime to answer. We say we want justice, but our self-centric hearts betray us. So how do we override our hearts? This book opened my eyes to the difference between doing something and becoming someone–a person of justice, reoriented to the heart of Jesus."
So, in an attempt to start the conversation about neighbor, I had hopes that by sponsoring a child through Children of Grace, Alex could put a literal face and story to the concept of neighbor. Alex LOVES his neighbors, whether it was Myrna back at camp or now living next to Jeannie. {might help that both spoil him rotten with treats and toys…hmm….} But to get the concept that God calls us to love our neighbor as ourself and the fact that those neighbors include people on the other side of the world?? Well, that's just hard to grasp and fathom as adults, let alone as a preschooler. By sponsoring a child, one whom we can write to, hear back from, send pictures, and form a relationship across the miles, it is my prayer that Alex, and our family as a whole, can start to grasp "the dangerous act of loving our neighbor" in a new way.
photos from the anderson family crew blog…well worth a read…
So, one afternoon last week, Alex and I sat down with the Children of Grace website. The story behind Children of Grace is amazing and their mission {to offer hope to Ugandan AIDS orphans through education, healthcare and empowerment programs to enable a better future} is grounded. Many of my friends have gone on trips to Uganda through Children of Grace, and my dear friends even ended up adopting a Ugandan teenager due to their experience.
When I showed Alex the page of children and started telling him the stories behind each one, he immediately chose Nicholas. I encouraged him to really look at each of the boys before deciding so quickly, but he was resolute and insistent. Later, he explained that Nicholas is in Veggie Tales and that's why he chose him. Excellent reasoning.
Anyhow, our packet arrived on Thursday with a picture of Nicholas….and so, he's now prominently displayed on the Happy Wall.
….and Alex is really excited. He already asked to have a playdate with him….
It's my hope that just as much as this sweet picture of Leila and Alex displays how much she treasures my bunnies…
….that Nicholas will feel that same embrace and love in the midst of some unfathomable family dynamics. Even if that hug is coming from around the globe. May it be an embrace that whispers, "You are treasured….you are valued…..you are loved…..you are not forgotten." And most importantly, I hope that Alex (and the rest of us Goughs) can see how much God is already working in Nicholas' life and how much we have to learn from him.
' "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
and with all your soul,
and with all your mind,
and with all your strength."
The second is this, "You shall love your neighbour as yourself."
There is no other commandment greater than these.'
Mark 12:30-31


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There's something wonderful about the sound of wind. It makes me think. When a window's open, there's a feeling of the ocean waves, the reassuring feel of sound in the silence of the morning, the promise of time's passing. The reason why I am saying this is because of this week's introspection, time, more specifically, the passing of time. With Spring Break only a week away, I found it to be the perfect time to write about this. I can, at least, give my humble perspective in this matter that so affects us all in a society in which time truly is money. We often make the mistake that time will wait for us or that we'll be able to catch up to it. But it doesn't; we can't. Time waits for no one, right? It keeps going. That's an issue that we, as college students, deal with all the time. I bring this up because this week has been a hectic one. Taking eighteen credit hours can be a challenge, especially when you have work alongside it as well as hobbies and clubs. It's frustrating and draining to deal with it every day. Balancing time to fulfill our academic needs with our social ones is something that we often times take as a one of another type of instance. We either have neglected our studies to be with those we care about. Or the inverse, we abandon our time with friends to keep up with our academics. I too suffer from this blight, seeing as six demanding classes plus work and my position as secretary of a club are always on my lap.
There is no need to remove yourself from your social life. Studying and working are only effective if you can maintain a balance. If you're suffering from writer's block, take it easy, chat with friends, don't think about the writing. For me, doing that let's the motivation return and makes writing easier after a nice break. Time is everything. You have to think about what matters more? Does this report that needs to be turned in tomorrow more important than you being there for your friend that just broke up with their significant other? I can't say what is more salient because, like everything, context matters. Nuances in our lives alter our perspective to the point that absolutes absolutely don't work anymore. But, there is a single true our there that I am confident in.
Time passes; it's what happens during that time that matters. In one hour I could finish writing a paper. In that same hour, I could have call my mother and father, told them of my day and that I was fine and inquire of theirs. It's all about priorities. They're old. Their time is near its end and I can either wait for its passing or scramble frantically to take in as much of it as I can before it's gone. It's a hard thing to swallow, knowing that one day they'll be gone and I will be left with only the ticking of a clock telling me the world's moved on while I stand there. But what is to be done? Can I really continue on? Time's going to pass and we can either lament and wallow on what we could have done or will do or we can just do it. I tend to try to do the latter.


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Indeed, we are FOREVER in Autumn! Luv this outfit, the skirts really nice!
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LOVE the outfit!! And your hair looks great!
-Cherrie <3
werk it gurl! me likey the hair.
and as always another cracking outfit.
Jen xx
love your hair!! really like the necklace aswell
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your skirt, your style are all absolutely super
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I WILL steal it whenever I come across your wardrobe LOL
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While in New Orleans, I made a side trek to a little yarn shop smack in the middle of the French Quarter. The shop's name is The Quarter Stitch and it is really more than just a yarn shop. The walls of the shop are covered in beautiful hand-painted needlepoint templates. The windows are full of charms and ornaments in varying shapes and bold colors. Yarn is clumped in baskets around the store, not really organized, but not overly chaotic either. And then on the wall behind the register from counter to ceiling is a feast of colors.
Just looking at it made new projects jump to mind. I perused the baskets, touching and imagining. that is until I found MY yarn. The second I saw it, I knew I was going to buy it. Just looking at it made me giddy. Right now I'm imagining stocking caps for my girls. A thick cabled scarf. Or simple mittens to keep my hands warm. They really are never very warm.
The camera on my phone doesn't do this yarn justice. The basement lighting is also not my friend. *sigh* But trust me this is the most beautiful yarn to ever break a yarn diet. I swear it is. For those who need the details, it's Malabrigo's Rios line, Merino Superwash. The two skeins are from the same dye lot, but I'm not sure how similar they really par. Just about every color I can think of is in there each blending into the next like a vibrant autumn unset.
And the way it was packaged up? I have to give credit to the ladies at The Quarter Stitch. I loved the yarn at the store, but I enjoyed discovering it all over again when I got home from my trip. They had wrapped it up just like a gift. And it was even more gorgeous the second time around.
And the best news? I've gotten about 3 more inches added to Inchie's Baby Blanket. Another 2 rows and I'm starting the border. She'll have it before Thanksgiving (I HOPE). Yeah new yarn for making the blanket grow. I owe you one!


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What book needed a haircut?
The Diction-HAIRY.
Hee hee hee!
Hey, guess what! You can build your own dictionary @ Merriam-Webster's Word Central.
Yep, you're the author and you can share your new words with the world!
Word Central has fun games, too.
Kinda reminds me of Frindle by Andrew Clements! You should definitely read that one.
Oh, the power of words!
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Phraya Gold Rum
In the Glass
Deep, brilliant bronze color.
The aromatics are wonderfully complex and exciting offering scents of butterscotch, maple syrup, brown sugar, and stewed tropical fruits with supporting notes of vanilla, roasted almonds, and exotic brown spices.
The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a lush butterscotch and caramel core with a refreshing dose of acidity and spice that keeps this lush and decadent Rum very vibrant and nuanced.
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Medium-bodied with layers of flavors that are perfectly balanced with fresh acidity and subtle pepper notes.
Cool Factor
What's not cool about great Rum from Thailand? In truth we love great Rum from anywhere but this certainly fills out the bar adding quality and intrigue.
Value Grade
At $40 a bottle this is a premium Rum and certainly in the sipper category but tested among aged brown spirits you have to say it's a bargain.
Rum from Thailand? You bet. Rum is all about great sugar and there is loads of great sugar grown in Thailand and throughout Asia. Phraya (pronounced prai-ah) means "of higher rank." The Rum is aged for seven to 12 years in cask before the final blend is assembled. The brand plays off of the classic elements of fire, earth, air, and water. These elements are found in abundance in Thailand, as well as Phraya. I suppose fire is utilized to power the stills, earth provides the quality sugar cane, while the air contributes to growth and distillation, and the plentiful pure water is necessary to grow crops and create a great spirit. However, no story is required — just a glass and let the Rum do the talking.
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Of course the ultra complex and balanced Phraya will make any Rum cocktail sing, I suggest that you sip this neat with perhaps a single ice cube.


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Hey everyone!
So sorry this is late, but…. here's my post on unconditional wisdom! Apologies, I've been sick since Thursday. Had the most painful stomach ache all day, was almost close to crying in bed. Then since Friday till today (Monday) I've been nauseous. Luckily, I only lost one pound! (For those of you who don't recall/know, I'm pretty skinny and try exceptionally hard to gain weight and am proud to pig out).
So, complaints aside. I wasn't exactly sure what to make of this vague topic. It's one of those concepts that is so vast and deep. Like, I could easily get lost. Since I wasn't sure, I asked two of my friends. They were taken aback and joked for a bit, but then they thought about it seriously.
They think that unconditioned wisdom can be seen as when someone has a lot of wisdom, he or she can help anyone at anytime because they have so much advice and wise thoughts. That was very confusing yes and a bit irrelevant haha.
Thinking about it, I think what they meant was more of…. When you have unconditional wisdom, a.k.a. endless amount of wisdom, you have base knowledge on basically anything. You understand everything (in a sensible way) and are able to overcome any obstacle the world throws at you by using the wisdom you contain in your head. And when you have all this knowledge, you have power. And when people are in need of aid, you can be right there to reach out and give them a hand with your mind. You have the ability to help people stand up and start over again.
It reminded me of Buddha. Just a rough summary for those who might not be familiar with Buddha, he lived centuries ago in India. He was born a prince, but he later became a monk because he saw how everyone outside of the palace walls were living (suffering in the four stages of pain, sickness, old age, and death). He abandoned his riches to find the way of overcoming suffering and achieving happiness (I could be wrong with this sentence). Later, he achieved enlightenment and became Buddha (sounds very short I know haha).
So, Buddha was a person who had the power of knowledge. He had endless wisdom. Any threat, angry words or such that were thrown at him, he just leaped over them calmly and easily with peace and wisdom. People came to ask for advice, he had many disciples, and all in all I would say he had unconditional people.
In the end, I think my friends were right. Unconditional wisdom means having the ability to help those in need because of the knowledge and wisdom you have.
I really truly hope that this was a good enough answer. I feel like it was a bit jumbled up but I guess it's not too shabby. Let me know if there are any topics they'd like me to explore more :)
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Yes ALSO The Sin many Christians are IGNORING is 2nd,3rd,4th Re-marriages JESUS HIMSELF Calls ADULTERY Damnable SIN too Hell -> JESUS WARNS ->
Matthew 5:32 But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery. <<
Yet Most Christians THINK That was Along Time ago or before Christ , or i didn't Know better or Jesus Forgave me for that Sin ((but they continue in adultery sin by not keeping the 1st first marriage VOWS covenant ) They THINK They Can STAY With Their 2nd or More LATER Marriage Partner Against what Jesus WARNING IT is a ADULTERY HELL BOUND SIN< the ONLY EXEMPT is The FIRST SPOUSE Dies Apostle Paul says -> 1 COR. 7:39 A wife is bound by law as long as her husband lives; but if her husband dies, she is at liberty to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord.
SO They and ONLY Then are They FREE To REMARRY ( No EXCUSES) Jesus Did Not Give A LOOP Hole in REMARRIAGE SIN even after they get SAVED and STILL SINNING Of BREAKING The FIRST MARRIAGE COVENANT They MADE BEFORE GOD AND MAN THEY BECAME ONE FLESH BUT NOW THEY ARE PLAYING A WHORE ON THEY ONE FLESH JOINING TOGETHER BY GOING AFTER OTHER LOVERS NO MATTER IF HAPPENED BEFORE JESUS SAVED YOU IT IS >>>STILL SIN << ACCORDING TO JESUS AND WILL DAM YOU , THE GAY HOMO FALSE MARRIAGE COUPLE WHO HEARS THE GOSPEL and >> REPENTS<< DOES NOT GET TO STAY IN THAT SINFUL RELATIONSHIP THEY HAVE TO SPLIT AS PART OF BARING FRUITS OF REPENTANCE ! SO THIS SIN OF RE-MARRIAGE HAS BEEN SWEPT UNDER THE RUG FOR YEARS AS THEY POINT THE FINGER AT OTHER SINNERS IN THEIR SUPPOSE MINISTRIES BUT LIKE YOU SAID Wayne Levi Price THEY ARE UNQUALIFIED HYPOCRITES AND HAVE A DAMNABLE SIN LOG IN THEIR EYE THAT WILL DESTROY. THEM THEY BUILT A LIFE WITH A FALSE LOVER GOD HIMSELF SCRIPTURALLY DOES >>NOT RECOGNIZE A BROKEN COVENANT 2ND MARRIAGE , THEY THINK GOD FORGIVES ME AS I STAY IN THIS UNGODLY ADULTERY CONTINUED RE-MARRIAGE SIN , AND HELL BOUND ->
1 Corinthians 6:9
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor ((((adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites,))) 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.<--- NO HEAVEN ENTRY BUT HELL BOUND !
1 Corinthians 5:11
But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner—not even to eat with such a person.
Revelation 21:8
But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."
Revelation 22:15
But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie.
EPH 5:3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know,[a] that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partakers with them.
Romans 1:18
[ God's Wrath on Unrighteousness ] For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
Hebrews 13:4
Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.
1 Corinthians 7
Principles of Marriage
7 Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me:
It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. 3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. 4 The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. 5 Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. 6 But I say this as a concession, not as a commandment. 7 For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that.
8 But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; 9 but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
Keep Your Marriage Vows
10 Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. 11 But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife.
12 But to the rest I, not the Lord, say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to live with him, let him not divorce her. 13 And a woman who has a husband who does not believe, if he is willing to live with her, let her not divorce him. 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. 15 But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace. 16 For how do you know, O wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, O husband, whether you will save your wife?
Live as You Are Called
17 But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches. 18 Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised. 19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God is what matters. 20 Let each one remain in the same calling in which he was called. 21 Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it. 22 For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is the Lord's freedman. Likewise he who is called while free is Christ's slave. 23 You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. 24 Brethren, let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called.
To the Unmarried and Widows
25 Now concerning virgins: I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one whom the Lord in His mercy has made trustworthy. 26 I suppose therefore that this is good because of the present distress—that it is good for a man to remain as he is: 27 Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be loosed. Are you loosed from a wife? Do not seek a wife. 28 But even if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Nevertheless such will have trouble in the flesh, but I would spare you.
29 But this I say, brethren, the time is short, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none, 30 those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess, 31 and those who use this world as not misusing it. For the form of this world is passing away.
32 But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord. 33 But he who is married cares about the things of the world—how he may please his wife. 34 There is[a] a difference between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares about the things of the world—how she may please her husband. 35 And this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction.
36 But if any man thinks he is behaving improperly toward his virgin, if she is past the flower of youth, and thus it must be, let him do what he wishes. He does not sin; let them marry. 37 Nevertheless he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own will, and has so determined in his heart that he will keep his virgin,[b] does well. 38 So then he who gives her[c] in marriage does well, but he who does not give her in marriage does better.
39 A wife is bound by law as long as her husband lives; but if her husband dies, she is at liberty to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord. 40 But she is happier if she remains as she is, according to my judgment—and I think I also have the Spirit of God.


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|Fairy I knit for my Itty-Bitty Garden Swap partner
Monday, February 6, 2012
Wordless Monday
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She is so lucky! BTW, sorry if it seemed rude about The Versatile Blogger Award. I thought one could only receive it once and I didn't want to waste a spot as I'm sure you have lots of bloggers you love to read. I'm very touched you had thought of me back then; mahalo nui loa. XOReplyDelete
Oh no, I never thought you were rude at all!! I wasn't sure how it all worked so I'm glad you pointed that out :) No worries!! And I always enjoy reading your blog :DReplyDelete
Oh this is soo pretty! Do you happen to have the pattern for this? I've been looking everywhere and can't find it! I'm sure that my 1yr old will love it by the time I finish it if I manage to get my hands on a pattern.ReplyDeleteReplies
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The pattern is in the Knit Simple Holiday Magazine 2011, and it's by Susan b. Anderson. Here's the link to the Ravelry page about it: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/3638-flora--fairies
You can order a back copy of the magazine here:
I hope this helps! They really are so cute and fun to knit :)
Yippieeeeeeeee I will give it a shot :) thanks so much Armida :)Delete
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This week's mid week musing was read to me by an acquaintance. It was written by her father. I was so impressed by the poem that I asked her to send it
to me, so that I could post it as coming from a visiting poet.
The Wall
I took a walk to the Wall last night,
They call it the Western or Wailing Wall.
It's just a jig-saw piece of masonry,
But it's the most famous one of all.
It was big and bold and frightening,
And when you thought of millions of men:
Who over the years, tread these same steps
To unburden their souls again and again.
But when I stepped up to the Wall,
And lay my head against that cold stone,
A chill of such magnitude came over me:
I knew I was not out there alone.
I felt that something was very different:
That I was never going to be the same.
I felt a great change come over me,
And I knew not just the Wall was to blame.
And I did find out the very next day,
And no one was more surprised.
My friends told me that I was going
To the River Jordan and be Baptized.
I now realize what I had found
At the famous old Wailing Wall.
I had found myself and my Saviour
I had found my life, my future, my all.
And tho' I shall never be worthy
Of the price He has paid for me.
I know I must try to repay somehow,
From now and 'till all eternity.
- By Harold S. Reigle


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Ricky Nelson said it so well with,
"If you gotta play at garden parties, I wish you a lotta luck
But if memories were all I sang, I'd rather drive a truck"
But if memories were all I sang, I'd rather drive a truck"
'Garden Party' by Ricky Nelson, recorded in 1972
So, I can use Audacity when I am not driving the truck.
I have only recently started to embrace some of the many, many possibilities that exist for audio engineering. I took other classes in the curriculum, AI had many piano lessons, including personalized instruction.
I can now say that I perform atonal dissonance; that means in any terms that I suck!
I haven't really stated a reflection of my time at school; I am not prepared to do so at this time.
2010 Broome Community College in the library
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'Heaven Beside You' recorded by Alice in Chains in 1995


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Beautiful Villa Moya With Private Pool And Great Views
Beach villa with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and private pool in Puerto Pollensa, Majorca
Booking cost: £0.00
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From £571 per week
Villa to rent in Puerto Pollensa, Majorca
Villa overview - owner's description
Villa Moya is a 2 bedroom villa with a splendid mountain backdrop view and the tranquilly of the countryside. It has a spacious grass with a private pool and terrace where to enjoy and take a sunbath.
Villa Moya is a charming Mallorca Villa with mountain views. It has been made great use of both local stone and designs. The cottage style villa, which is all on one level is bright and provides good holiday accommodation and is decorated in light colors.
The entry to the villa is directly into the lounge and dining area. There is a fully fitted kitchenette with all the modern facilities and equipment that you may require on your holiday.
Down the corridor there is a light airy twin bedroom and an equally bright double bedroom, both have fitted wardrobes. There is a bathroom between the two bedrooms. All bedrooms are air conditioned/heated at no extra cost. In line with local energy saving initiatives, the villa has timed air conditioning on all units from 2pm to 4pm and from 9pm to 8am.
From the lounge, doors open onto the north facing front terrace which is partially covered by vines for outdoor dining and with easy access to the pool and sunbathing area. There is also a barbeque house constructed in local stone, with an exterior utility room and shower/WC, along with covered dining area and mini fridge, perfect for dining al fresco.
From here there are views down towards the town. The mountains form a pretty backdrop to the villa and to the left of the property you can see the fine old building of Finca de Boquer.
Villa Moya is situated on a large plot partially screened by hedges , plants and shrubs with lawn areas and pretty flowerbeds with fencing around the perimeter.
In a great location, just a twenty minute walk to Puerto Pollensa along country lanes, makes this villa an ideal choice for those who do not wish to drive everywhere.
Villa Moya is situated in the Boquer area of Puerto Pollensa, with a mountain backdrop and the town in the front. From here you can walk to the beach (20min) at Puerto Pollença and in the evening participate of the variety of activities in town or visit the restaurants and bars that the town has to offer.
Puerto Pollensa is an attractive resort that offers everything you can need both inland and off shore. The bay of Puerto Pollensa boasts a wide choice of water sports to choose from. During the daytime you can relax on the beach or for the more active you can hire a windsurfer, kayak, sailboat or go normal water-skiing or jet-biking.
In the evening there is a wide choice of restaurants - from local tapas to expensive fine dining restaurants.
There is a large Supermarket just before you get to town.
In Cala Sant Vicenç (or just Cala as it is known to locals) there is a mini market, several small restaurants offering a variety of dining experiences and even a couple of bars. There are four little coves and two main beach areas. Cala Sant Vicenc has spectacular views and crystalline water.
Old Pollença boasts several good restaurants and small cafés. The town is steeped in History and this is evident everywhere you look. The Sunday market is especially colourful with local fruit and vegetables and nuts and spices.
There is a virgin beach called Cala Boquer near Villa Moya. The only access to it is by walk, and it can take around 1 hour excursion to finally meet with pure nature, clean and blue water, peace and wonderful views.
Although a car is not essential it is recommended one for additional flexibility as Casa Moya is well-situated for exploring other beautiful and picturesque areas near Puerto Pollensa.
Otherwise, there is public transport to move around.
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5 Star, Michael. We stayed at Villa Moya with my wife and children and have a fantastic time there. The house was ready at our arrival and Pep welcomed us very gently and kindly. There were fresh flowers at the living room and everything was clean. The kids enjoyed a lot the swimming pool and the table tennis too. Recommend it!
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Outside this villa in Puerto Pollensa, MajorcaThis villa is in the countryside near a lively area and the beach and mountains. It has a pool, a balcony, a barbecue, outside lighting and a garden. Car hire is recommended as the villa is less than a 15 minute walk to at least a couple of shops, bars and restaurants; however parking is available if required.
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2 bedrooms, Sleeps 5:
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2 bathrooms
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Private pool, Size 8m x 4m, Depth 1m to 2m
Internet, Radio, TV Languages in English, German, Spanish, Local, Satellite / cable
Living area seats 6, Dining area seats 6, Air conditioning bedrooms only, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire recommended
Cooker, Cutlery, Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster
Balcony or terrace, Barbecue, Outside lighting, Parking, Private garden
Snooker / pool table, Table tennis
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Federal Way Eagles
2016 record: 5-8-3
Key losses: Cooper Hutchins (GK), Jonathan Lopez (D), Joe Griffin (MF)
Key returners: Jonathan Esparza, Alex Verdusco (MF), Connor Wells (F)
Coach: Jason Baumgardt
The Federal Way Eagles are looking to bounce back after their second consecutive sub-.500 season. The Eagles aren't far removed from their impressive 12-3-2 season from 2014, but it will be a challenge for Federal Way to have a season like that in 2017 with the new North Puget Sound League in place. The Eagles were plagued with injuries early in 2016, which immediately stunted any progress from the season before, and they came out of the gate 0-5-1. Federal Way responded by winning five of its last nine games, though. Eagles coach Jason Bumgardt said the injuries, mixed with youth, forced the Eagles to miss postseason play last year. The 2017 season looks bright for Federal Way, however. Bumgardt said he's seen his veterans already training for the upcoming season, and the Eagles had 64 players show up to its preseason meeting. Bumgardt said it was the largest turnout in the program's history. Federal Way has roughly nine upperclassmen returning. The Eagles' seasons starts March 11 at Stadium, and the Eagles make their home debut on March 15 against Newport.
Quotable: "I think we can definitely compete this year, and I think we, this team, can be within the top two or three, May 1," Bumgardt said. "If they come out and remember the last four games of last year. How they competed, how they played. Let the game come to them."
Thomas Jefferson Raiders
2016 record: 8-5-3
Key losses: Quinn Landrud (D), Garrett Dahl (MF, F), Justin Yoon (MF, F)
Key returners: Rolando Torres (MF, D), Jose Ramirez (MF), Diego Pineda-Topete (F)
Coach: Dave Hanson
The Thomas Jefferson Raiders look to be strong favorites to compete for a top spot in the North Puget Sound League along with Kentwood and Mount Rainier again in 2017. The Raiders appeared to be the favorites in 2016 after dismantling Bethel 10-0 in the season opener, but Jefferson went just 1-2-2 over its next five games. Aside from the opener, the Raiders' best performance of the season came during its 8-1 win over Kentlake April 15. Despite the up-and-down season, Jefferson earned a playoff berth against a familiar face, the Tahoma Bears. The Raiders faced Tahoma once in the regular season and beat the Bears 2-1. Jefferson lost the playoff to Tahoma, 2-0, however. The Raiders have a lot of veterans returning in 2017. Jefferson starts the new season with a long homestand. It leads off the season March 17 against Auburn. The Raiders then welcome in Mead on March 18 and Federal Way on March 21.
Todd Beamer Titans
2016 record: 5-6-4
Key losses: Christian Guzman (M), Cameron Quinn (D), Hunter Colvin (F)
Key returners: Dylan Alley (D, MF), Austin Stafford (M), Luke Gregg (D)
Coach: Joel Lindberg
The Todd Beamer Titans also had an up-and-down season a year ago. Beamer finished toward the top of the league in goals with 18, but it was near the bottom in goals allowed with 19. That should change in 2017, as the Titans field a defensive back-four primarily comprised of juniors and seniors after losing nine seniors a year ago. Beamer's best performance of 2016 came mid-season, a 4-0 win against Kentlake. On the flip side, its struggling back-four allowed two clean sheets against. The Titans will start 2017 on the road. They open the season March 14 at Tahoma and March 17 at Federal Way. Beamer will open its home season on March 21 against Decatur.
Quotable: "There's a new league, so there's a lot of unknowns," Beamer coach Joel Lindberg said. "With almost a brand-new team coming in, I'm excited about the opportunity to start fresh with some talented pieces in place."
Decatur Golden Gators
2016 record: 2-12-3
Key losses: Jeff Allen, Gavin Garcia, Jose Martinez
Key returners: Mario Cruz, Sergio Vera, Marcos Santos
Coach: Brad Plemons
After an impressive 13-win season in 2015, the Decatur Golden Gators struggled last season. Decatur's two wins came against Mount Rainier, a 1-0 win, and a 2-1 win over Kentlake. The Gators were shut out seven times in 2016. In 2017, the Golden Gators should have an even mix of veterans and underclassmen. Decatur starts the season on a three-game road trip, first on March 14 at Kentlake. It then travels to Auburn Mountainview and Todd Beamer on March 17 and March 21, respectively. The Gators make their home debut March 24 against Federal Way.


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What is Maxther?
- are a revolutionary travel experience platform that focused on South-east Asia or ASEAN only
- are tech nerds and travel addicts, seeking to combine travel with technology that allows anyone to create a local experience for anyone based on your passion, interests, skills and most importantly have loads of fun and earn a living out of it
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Our audience outreach range from the local individuals who are passionate about certain things in their lives to small and medium sized entities that run unique and interesting travel experiences. We verify them and curate their products to feature them on our platform. Maxther also have unique help plans to help better the products that are featured on our online platform.
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We want to ensure on quality experiences rather than run of the mill type of experiences and we care about what our Maxperts post! Best of all, if we feel that it can be improve further, we will not hesitate to tell you our quirky ideas for your experience posting, for example, How about learning how to flip a prata for real instead of just eating? PS: Prata is an Indian cuisine that you need to flip it a few times before cooking.
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Quality control is done by testing the experiences personally, ensuring safety processes are in place, checking of licenses validity and acting on negatives reviews immediately. There are also random checks conducted during the conduct of experiences to ensure same quality of experiences are being held. Maxther's help plans are in place to ensure safety, authenticity, fulfilling and rewarding experiences each time and every time.
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Most importantly, should there be issues such as no show by the Maxperts or experiences are short changed and not run according to the itinerary as given, we will arrange for the necessary refunds. Do remember that you will definitely have to immediately report to us when it happens (not a week later ok?)
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Before an experience is listed, we will conduct an initial phone or video interview and in some cases, meet the Maxpert in person. Social checks are also in place to ensure that Maxperts are who they said they are. We also rely on our personal and professional contacts made during our more than 30years of travel experiences in ASEAN to ensure safety and authenticity in the experiences.
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I'm usually all about finding something for cheaper and I actually make it a game to see how cheap I can do everything from groceries/meal planning, to clothes, to home improvement. But this past week I've finally realized that there is one aspect of my life that I really could care less how much it costs......medical expenses!
I've always been on of those people that when I get the slightest bit of a cold, I run up to the closest pharmacy and grab tissues (the expensive ones with aloe even), throat drops (the expensive ones that actually taste good), and Calratin D along with bottles of gatorade and popsicles. Ususually it's like $40, which seems like such a waste, but I'd rather feel good than save money.
Well, for the first time in my life, this example was really put to the test. I've never been to the Emergency Room in my entire life, I've never really been more sick than the flu or a broken bone. I've never even had family or friends with anything big happen to them thank God! Well, it finally happened.......I have gallstones. I went to the ER about 8 wks ago, then again about 3 wks ago. I knew I'd have to have my gallbladder removed, but I never thought I'd spend time in the hospital for it. Well I had another "attack" two Sundays ago, but just kept taking Vicodin. Tuesday I tried to go to work but it just kept getting worse so I was forced to go t the ER when Vicodin wouldn't take the edge off the pain. I ended up getting admitted and spending the next 4 days in the hospital! It seriously was the worst experience in the world.
Anyway, we are now getting the bills for it all. I'm VERY thankful that I have such a hardworking husband who gets his butt up at 3am every morning to work a second job at UPS just so we can have good health care. So, the total for 3 ER visits and a 4 day stay in the hospital.........$112,000!!!!!! Can you believe that?!?!?!? And how much do we owe? Thank GOD, only $25 for each ER visit and $10 for the time I was admitted to the hospital. But to be honest, they could have said we owed the entire $112,000 and I still would have been alright with it. There is nothing worse than being in pain, not being able to do anything about it, and not knowing wha is wrong!
Anyway, things are finally getting back to normal around the house, so I promise, more new blog entries to come....


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Reporting from the news station Channel News Asia , Wednesday, April 16, 2014 , the Bluefin - 21 was forced to pull back on Tuesday night because of a technical problem on the sonar . Previously , when lowered on Monday night for the first time , the drone mission is also canceled automatically .
Therefore , the depth of the sea in the area being combed reaches more than 4,500 meters . Meanwhile , the yellow oval object , just can roam up to a maximum depth of 4,500 meters .
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However , unknown cause of the cessation of the second mission on Tuesday night or how long the object is under the sea .
" Vehicle underwater drones , Bluefin - 21 , was forced to be withdrawn on Wednesday morning, because of a technical problem and need to be repaired , " said a representative of the Board of the Joint Coordination Center ( JACC ) Australia .
Bluefin - 21 up to them, will remain deployed and is currently continuing quest under the sea .
Before relegated for the third time , the Australian Navy have downloaded the data recorded in the drones . The process takes place aboard the Navy land of kangaroos , Ocean Shield .
" Data analysis early yesterday morning download results indicate no significant case , " said JACC .
JACC also explain why the first mission was canceled . In fact , supposedly , the drone can be operated for 16 hours once relegated to the bottom of the sea .
According to the JACC , the operation of the Bluefin - 21 on Monday night has exceeded the threshold into the maximum that can be achieved over 4,500 meters . This was reiterated by U.S. Navy personnel , Captain Mark Matthews from Perth .
" In this case , the drone was programmed to be able to fly over 30 meters from the ocean floor to get a good mapping of the situation there . When Bluefin - 21 has reached its maximum depth limit , the object can automatically cancel the mission , " said Matthews .
The question that arises then , is actually how the ocean is now being combed .
Commander JACC , Angus Houston , explained that the Bluefin - 21 can not operate at depths greater than 4,500 meters . However , he says that there are other vehicles that can reach deeper locations .
" Usually there are many underwater vehicles larger . They can reach deeper locations . And of course , we are considering the possibility of using these tools , " said Houston on Monday .
So far , the best lead they have only four signal pings are thought to have come from the black box . Houston added there is the possibility of oil spills see in the search area .
Houston thought , the oil spills from ships not owned joint SAR team . However , it took a few days to test oil samples on the mainland .
U.S. Navy predicts that the deployment of the Bluefin - 21 will take between six weeks to two months to comb through the entire search area .
Meanwhile , on Wednesday , the combined rescue team re- deploy 14 planes and 11 ships to comb an area of 55 151 square kilometers and more than 2,000 kilometers northwest of Perth . ( art )


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Tis the season for sparkling shoes! Holidays mean women are dusting off their fancy pumps for parties. Even men are digging out dress shoes, some of which may be less comfortable than others. All this fancy footwear is usually okay for a couple hours, but more time than that and your feet can start to hurt. If you have a pump bump, you may develop high heel pain in the back of your foot even sooner than that. The good news is that some easy treatments can help relieve your aches and pains.
A pump bump, or Haglund's deformity, is a bony protrusion on the back of your heel. Stiff-backed shoes of all kinds, but particularly high heels, pinch and rub against the bump and irritate it, creating inflammation and pain. Absolute Foot Care Specialists has a few simple tips to alleviate that discomfort and let you enjoy your holidays without high heel pain:
Padding – Stick a soft pad between the back of your shoe and your heel bone. This can reduce some of the uncomfortable friction and aggravation.
Orthotics – These inserts add an extra layer of cushioning and stability to shoes, particularly if they're custom. Better foot support may help reduce the pressure on the back of the foot.
Stretching – A tight Achilles tendon can play a significant role in developing a painful pump bump. Stretch out this tendon to reduce the pressure on the back of your heel.
Ice – Ice helps relieve inflammation and swelling. When your heels hurt, take a while to ice the back of your foot and lower some of that inflammation.
Shoe changes – You may need to change your holiday shoes to models with low heels and less rigid backs. This decreases the pressure on the back of the foot and allows the heel to recover.
You don't have to limp and grimace your way through holiday parties with high heel pain. A few simple changes can keep your feet comfy and protect your pump bump. If you're struggling with a very painful Haglund's deformity, let Absolute Foot Care Specialists in Las Vegas know about it. See how we can help. Just call (702) 839-2010 or use the web request form to make an appointment with us.


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For starters, here's a list of everything we take for day trips, plus additional items for camping.
We'll add to this as we discover new things to take!
To do – night before
- Maps, Park information downloaded and/or printed out
- Camera, iPhone, iPad charged up
- Ice packs put in freezer
- Food prepared
- Water bottles filled and refridgerated
- Camera
- Phone
- Pain killers
- Anti-histamines
- Mozzy spray
- Sun-cream
- Wet-wipes
- Tea-tree oil (For insect bites)
- Hand sanitiser (Dr Bronner's)
- Plasters (Band-Aids)
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Long-sleeved top
- Water bottle each (boiled water for baby)
- Food – salads, sandwiches, fruit, trail mix or snack bars, veggie muffins, chocolate for quick fix
- Rubbish bags
- Paper towel
- Water bottle (we use a folding travel water bottle, it is superb)
- Towel
- Biscuits/treats
- Leads (we take a short fabric lead, a retractable lead, and a wire cable for whilst we are having lunch so he can have a wander about)
- Boiled water in bottle
- Food – pre-cooked vegetable sticks like carrot and courgette are really easy, and a veggie muffin
- Toys for car seat
- Spare clothes
- Sun-hat
- Bib
- Nappy bag
- Baby carrier (Baby Bjorn)
- Muslin blanket


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Some homeowners and condominium owners associations, struggling after the foreclosure crisis, are increasingly turning to short sales or rental agreements to stanch losses and prevent future damage to their neighborhoods, according to real estate brokers and association managers.
Some homeowners and condominium owners associations, struggling after the foreclosure crisis, are increasingly turning to short sales or rental agreements to stanch losses and prevent future damage to their neighborhoods, according to real estate brokers and association managers.
When the real estate market crashed at the end of the last decade, homeowners associations found themselves dealing with unprecedented numbers of homeowners either unable or unwilling to pay association dues.
Associations in the past simply filed liens and started foreclosures when homeowners failed to pay assessments or dues, a costly and time-consuming process. But the associations rarely recovered money they were due.
As the foreclosure crisis lingers, however, boards are trying new tactics when homeowners don't pay dues, several real estate professionals said.
Some associations are choosing to foreclose on delinquent dues-payers, taking title and renting out the home while they wait for the lender to foreclose and take ownership. Sometimes, a homeowners association will end up renting to the original homeowner who had stopped paying, said Andy Pressley with Charlotte, N.C.-based MECA Properties, which manages about 20 associations representing 2,000 condominium units.
Banks can sometimes take years to foreclose on a property, prompting homeowner associations to look for ways earn money off abandoned properties.
"(Dealing with nonpayment) has taken a little more involvement, management and oversight" on the part of boards, Pressley said. "They've had to be a little more attentive to the issue. They don't want to foreclose, but they have to make decisions for the best of the community."
In another trend, several real estate agents and property managers said they are starting to encourage delinquent homeowners to conduct a short sale, where the property is sold for less than the outstanding mortgage. These industry professionals said more associations are warming up to the idea of a short sale and postponing foreclosure auctions.
"A lot are really open to the process," said Frances More with Charlotte's Carolinas Metro Realty, which has been working with homeowners groups for years.
A short sale doesn't guarantee a homeowners association will recoup unpaid dues. But it takes the property out of the lender's hands and can get a new, dues-paying homeowner in more quickly.
Short sales nationwide accelerated throughout 2012, increasing 4 percent from the year before, according to the research firm RealtyTrac.
More people are becoming familiar with the idea, brokers said. Lenders also have streamlined the process considerably, making short sales more accessible.
Lind Goodman, broker and sales division manager with Henderson Properties, is working on a short sale involving a Charlotte condominium. The condo owner stopped paying the mortgage and association dues and moved out, Goodman said. The lender is foreclosing on the home but the process is dragging on, and the condominium association has lost out on thousands of dollars in unpaid dues.
Goodman is working with a potential buyer and is talking with the owner about doing a short sale. The buyer could try to purchase the unit at foreclosure auction, but the lender would likely get less than a short sale, statistics suggest. The foreclosure also may be postponed, delaying the purchase and hurting the condominium owners association.
"It's just so easy now for people to walk away, and the HOA is left in trouble," Goodman said. "It can surely be a complete mess."
Homeowners associations rely on property owners to pay for items such as capital improvements and neighborhood maintenance. Condominium projects are particularly vulnerable when owners stop paying their dues because condo projects can require more extensive upkeep than a single-family neighborhood.
With lenders taking so long to foreclose, homes may sit vacant without yard maintenance or property upkeep for months. Unpaid dues can pile up.
If an association's finances become too strained or unstable, it can scare buyers from the neighborhood or cause banks to tighten their lending requirements, making it harder for potential buyers to get loans.
When a homeowner falls behind on association dues, the association files a lien. The association may also start foreclosure proceedings.
But the lien is secondary to the mortgage, meaning the lender will be the first to get paid if any money is recovered. Homeowners associations usually recover nothing but still pay legal costs, which can reach upward of $2,000.
When a homeowners group forecloses, it takes title but doesn't pay on the loan. It is then responsible for property upkeep until the lender forecloses.
Goodman said roughly a year and a half ago she and her colleagues were discussing how the foreclosure crisis was becoming "a big problem that we have to figure out" for some of the 94 associations her firm manages. They thought short sales might be a solution.
Some neighborhoods are especially hard hit because investors bought multiple houses during the boom and have since walked away from their investment. Goodman said these areas in particular could benefit from short sales because they can help preserve overall home values better than foreclosures.
In the Buckleigh neighborhood in northeast Charlotte, for example, the neighborhood has seen eight foreclosures and eight short sales in the past year, according to research by Henderson Properties. The average closing price for a short sale was $97,566, compared with an average foreclosure closing price of $78,856.
Not all associations are open to working with agents on short sales, agents say.
John Swope with Davidson, N.C.-based CSI Property Management said he does not get involved with short sales and instead leaves such decisions to homeowners and lenders.
Before the housing meltdown, he never had to file a lien for the roughly 90 associations his firm manages. Now, he said, each association his firm manages may have three or four on average, though he said things have been improving and he has been filing fewer liens recently.
Short sales are complicated. They require an attorney, involve extensive negotiations and can be time consuming.
Wells Fargo senior economist Mark Vitner says short sales can be more attractive than foreclosures because such sales can net more money, giving homeowners associations a better chance of recouping some of their losses.
Elena Koshechko with Carolinas Metro Realty, for example, recently completed a short sale for a home in Waxhaw, N.C., that the association was foreclosing on.
The short sale netted the homeowners association $9,000 in unpaid dues and assessments it would have otherwise lost out on, she said.
"If (the association) realizes they won't get anything at all when there is a foreclosure, they will usually agree to sell the property and settle," she said.


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As a blogger I understand the struggle of coming up with great ideas for blog posts. The late nights staring at the computer screen trying to put together amazing content for my readers. Coming up with blog post ideas is one of the hardest things there is for a blogger.
We want to create something that will keep our readers coming back for more. Knowing that the struggle is real, I want to help you guys and share with you my awesome tips for coming up with great blog post ideas.
Find Questions to Answer
As bloggers, it is up to us to create content that will help our readers with problems we think they may face. With that it mind, it is pretty clear that one of the best ways to get ideas is to join discussions and figure out what problems people are having. We do this by visiting websites that people post their questions to. Here a few different places you can visit to find groups of people posting their questions.
Q&A Websites
Websites like Quora and Yahoo Answers are two great places to start with. These website are dedicated to hosting questions and answers. Go and create an account for these websites and start browsing around. Follow topics in your niche and figure out what questions people need answers to. A great tip would be to create a new word document and type out as many questions as possible so that you have plenty of ideas to write about. Not all questions will be article creation worthy, but the more ideas you have the more blog posts you can create.
There are dozens of forums for almost every niche on the web. Lot's of people visit these forums to gain information and ask questions. It's a good idea to visit these forums and see what people are talking about. Write down the questions that people are asking and use them to generate great content.
Facebook Groups
I love joining Facebook groups. They are a great way to interact with other people in your niche and discuss different things. Lot's of times people post questions to groups. Groups are a great way to interact with people and see what type of content people are in need of. Start searching for engaging Facebook groups to join, but make sure that they are relevant to your niche and that they aren't full of spammers. You want to find high quality groups where people actually engage with each other.
There are several places on the web you can use to find questions. Start with the three I listed above. There is no doubt you will find tons of ideas for new blog posts!
Write Down All of Your Ideas!
I know what your thinking. If you had ideas you wouldn't be reading this post. We all have random moments of genius throughout the day. Lot's of time ideas manifest in our minds while at work, during a run, or even in the shower. As soon as you can, you need to write them down or type them out. Obviously you may be in situations where you can't just start writing an entire blog post, but you can definitely jot the idea down on a piece of paper or in your smartphone's notepad. So, when you are finally ready to start typing up an awesome article you can always refer back to your ideas that you wrote down. Trust me when I tell you that this is an amazing strategy. I love writing down ideas and later looking back at them. Most of the time one idea leads to several different blog posts. Definitely try it out and see if it works for you. Eventually you will have created a huge list of possibilities and you'll never struggle with writers block again.
Build Off of Others
First thing is First… DO NOT COPY OR STEAL ANY ONE ELSE'S WORK! Let me say it one more time just in case the idea is still floating around in your head. DON'T STEAL SOMEONE ELSE'S WRITING! Now that I've written that little warning message, I'll go ahead and let you know what I mean by building off of others. Anyone and Everyone has learned what they know from someone else. We all in a sense are copying other people's ideas or thoughts. However, we are not supposed to write word for word something someone else has said and claim it as our own. That's just wrong.
Find Out What Others Are Writing About
What you need to do is do research and see what authority blogs in your niche are writing about. Create articles that are similar to those blog posts. You can find a short article written by a blogger you follow and put it into your own words. Remember to add extra insight and knowledge in your postings.
If you just blog about the same thing everyone else is writing then what would be the point of someone reading your posts. This is what I mean by building off of others. Always go above and beyond what your competitors are doing. Something I like to do is find short articles that a lot of people are reading and I go more in depth with them. For example, if someone wrote an article about the "Top 3 Free Traffic Sources" I would write a different article and title it "6 Best Free Traffic Sources". See what I mean.
A great way to find great content is by using buzz sumo. They allow you to search for certain topics and show you relevant articles that had the most amount of shares. When articles have high amounts of shares it means that lots of people found it to be very useful. Write similar articles to these viral posts. Simply go to buzzsumo.com and start searching.
Let Your Audience Give You Ideas
This strategy seems to always be forgotten. A great way to determine what you should write about is by reading what your audience is saying. Revisit your comments section of past blog posts and see what people are posting. Maybe they need more insights for past blog posts you wrote. What about your social media accounts. Check out what your followers are saying in the comment sections of your posts. Don't take this for granted. People will not be shy to ask you for help. Take the time to respond to them, or better yet, right a blog post answering their question and respond to them with the link.
You can also just ask them what they want you to post. Send out a broadcast email or post to your social accounts. This is also a great way to let your readers and followers know you are here to help them. Easy enough right? Don't get so caught up in trying to build an audience that you forget about the loyal followers you already have.
Start Writing Your Ideas Down
With these tips you should never struggle to come up with ideas ever again. Make sure to always type out your ideas on a saved document so you can refer back to it. Don't be afraid to start writing. A lot of bloggers write posts that never make it to their website, but they help with sparking different ideas.
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Kits are more than easy to come by, but the question I have is what is the legality of these? I will not make modifications to my car if they arent legal, so don't go suggesting some backyard stuff ;)
My guess is that there are legal kits available, I just don't know where to get them and how to tell if they are legal.
[Moderator edit (MF): fixed typo in subject]


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Dear Mr. Sun,
It was quite splendid to see you today. It's been awhile. Pardon me for being so forward, but you looked quite radiant. I daresay we should make these visits more frequent. You see, you make me very, very happy and after not seeing you for so long, I get a little ansy and sad. You just seem to make everyone and everything so much brighter and happier. Do come visit more often.
I want summer. My freckles are looking a little drab and sad. I'm pasty, which isn't atypical for a fair-skinned redhead, but I'm dying for some sun.
I want SUN!
I want blue skies and ice cream.
I want green grass and water fights.
I want leafy trees and noisy birds.
I want FLOWERS.
I want peaches, nectarines, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
I want hiking and picnics at the park.
I want THE BEACH and the glittery ocean.
I want hot weather. I want to open my windows.
I want croquet.
I want kayaking and canoeing.
I want swimming.
I want shorts and flip-flops.
I want summer.


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While many bloggers (including myself) stepped away for the 3-day weekend, Nick Johnson was on fire:
I think this post is the best critique of the problems with the Democratic party I've seen in some time.
This post perfectly identifies the difference between cutting taxes and spending responsibly.
This post appears to be a work in progress, but it serves as an effective checklist for when government intervention (Big government, for our Republican friends) is both acceptable and necessary.
All of them are worth a full read. As for me, I'm headed to bed soon and have a dentist appointment at 8:45 Tuesday morning, so I'll probably be back and snarky as all hell by noon.


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'My real worry is the functioning of the board'
It was more like being granted an audience than being granted an interview. Sharad Pawar had just taken over as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and yet it was more like meeting the federal agriculture minister. Dressed in a crisply-starched whiter-than-white cotton shirt and white trousers that looked like they'd never been worn before, Pawar rarely, if ever, looked at any of the four journalists who sat around him. When he had enough of answering questions he dismissed us with a wave of his hand. But till then, he took care and answered questions articulately.
In most democracies, the term for elected members is two or more years. Yet at the BCCI, we have one-year terms. Has the time come to change that?
After the last AGM, I had said there was tremendous scope to improve the overall rules and term of the board. Having an election every year does not give stability to any organisaiton. It takes you two-three months to prepare for an election. If you are elected, two weeks or so to get organized and so you get hardly seven-eight months to work. There is no election procedure either. In any other election, there is a procedure, a voters list is announced, there is time given for raising objections after the list is finalized, time given to file nominations, so all the voters also know who the candidates are. These things are accepted throughout the world in all democracies. This is an area that has to be looked into. After last year's meeting I myself discussed this with Mr Jagmohan Dalmiya and we agreed that this is the time we should take some corrective measures but unfortunately we could not get time but I will try to take all sides of the board into confidence and try to bring some regularity and uniformity here.
But there are different systems in different states. Some states have districts voting, some have clubs, others individuals. Should there not be some uniformity here?
I would be happy if there is a uniform constitution but that is not possible in a democratic set up. Every state has different constitutions. This has to be discussed threadbare in our committee, first informally and more officially. I would be happy if there is a uniform constitution and wide representation given to every district or similar other groups in the states. It will only give strength to any state. We will discuss this and try to give some guidelines.
What would you have liked to have achieved in one year when the elections come around again?
There are certain things which we have to plan for as early as possible. Like the planning for the 2006 Champions trophy has to begin as is only ten months way. All the countries will be coming here. That entire preparation is the most important for our Board. Prior to that, my real worry is the functioning of the board. I have no personal complaints against any functionary but with the system which has been adopted in a number of years. The constitution says Mumbai is the headquarters. If you go to the BCCI office in Bombay, it is empty, nothing is there. When we ask for a particular circular or paper, we are told it is with the secretary who lives in another state and another place. So you have to contact him. Then the treasurer lives in another state. Whenever a new board takes over, the new finance committee chairman or treasurer transfers the entire finances of the board from one bank to another. This money is in fixed deposits where, if you interrupt deposits before maturity, you lose a lot of money. This is public money, it is not ours, we are just the trustees. I want to discuss this issue with my colleagues and convince them to behave as per constitution. Therefore set up a full-fledged headquarters in Bombay which is where the constitution says the head office must be based. Appoint a professional official to take care of day to day affairs and let the secretary and other office bearers visit from time to time. We have to introduce some discipline and some system for the day-to-day running of the board. I have to give first priority to that.
|We have got a lot of money kept in the bank which is a good thing but we are not supposed to just earn interest, we are also supposed to spend some money for infrastructure, on the game and on players
What are your views on zonal representation in the selection panel? Does this not lead to quota selections and is there a need for change?
There is a zonal system but I don't think there is a system of quotas. It has been accepted for quite a while and I would not want to make any changes without consulting my colleagues. There is scope to look into the matter but you cannot just set aside the whole system. We need to try to fully understand its pluses and minuses. We must remember it also gets representation from all zones, so no zone is neglected. There have not been major complaints about the selection committee, there are some problems here and there, small things in the last number of years, but the vast experience is not that bad.
Will you be closely involved in the cricket side of things or will you focus on administration?
Any decision pertaining to cricket has to be taken essentially by those closely associated with the game, who knows the game well. I will be happy if there is a committee set up which will deal with cricketing matters which is run by the eminent cricketers of the country. For instance, I am president of Bombay cricket for the last four years but I don't know anything about the selection process because we have picked a committee of eminent cricketers, headed by Madhav Apte, a former opener for India. Along with other cricketers, they discuss, they select. Whatever they suggest we just approve. The time has come in the board where the game, the management of the game, and selection of the players has to be kept altogether separate. Internally, there may be problems about a board's representative but it should not reflect on the career or future of any player.
You have spoken about developing infrastructure. But how will you ensure that state associations actually spend this money properly? After all, many associations do not own their grounds and are not keen to spend money on them ...
The country needs excellent quality infrastructure. Hyderabad is trying to build a stadium and require a lot of money and the board has given them a grant of Rs4crores (40million). Now Rs3-4crores (30-40million) may have been useful at a particular time, but today if you want to construct a stadium with a capacity of 30,000-40,000 it requires 35-40crores (350-400million); I believe at least 25% has to be provided by the board. We have got a lot of money kept in the bank which is a good thing but we are not supposed to just earn interest, we are also supposed to spend some money for infrastructure, on the game and on players.
And how will you tackle TV rights? Many believe Doordarshan has an unfair advantage over others when it comes to matches played in India ...
Ultimately the law of the land is supreme, when the Indian parliament has taken a decision, we have to respect that. But I don't think that this is the type of issue that you should agitate for or fight for in the court and waste a lot of time and money over. I have asked our legal counsel to send me a list of pending cases. I think there are a number of pending cases with supreme and state high courts pertaining to the board. We have to act in such a fashion that the board's interest is protected. And if there is unnecessary litigation, we need to take care of it.
Anand Vasu is assistant editor of Cricinfo


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Tuesday morning, the city of Brussels was shaken by multiple bombing attacks at the airport and later at the metro station right next to the European Union headquarters.
According to the French BFMTV station, citing police sources, Belgian authorities had advanced knowledge an attack was imminent, though location and time were unclear.
During a midday press conference on Tuesday, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said, "What we feared has happened."
As the world took to the internet and tuned in to their televisions for answers on these tragic events, multiple news outlets, including the Free Thought Project, were hurriedly putting out all the information we could obtain.
During this massive search and presentation of information, some disinformation made its way out on the airwaves, as well as the interwebs.
While claiming to have CCTV footage from Tuesday's attacks in Brussels, CNN ran a clip of a chaotic scene of a smoke-filled subway tube with people running for their lives.


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