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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Child Genius: A Child and His Religion
In my opinion, everyone is entitled to their beliefs, as long as they live their lives morally and ethically. And in this case, I can't argue with Graham's family's morals and ethics - they seem like great people and his parents are certainly less crazy than Ryan's tiger parents - but I did take issue with the fact that Graham had to feel so torn between his beliefs and his learnings, to the point that he may have had to sacrifice a trivia question for the sake of religion.
I also was concerned with the fact that, if I recall correctly, Graham seemed 100% convinced that the big bang theory is false. The big bang theory is just that - a THEORY - and by no means does anyone have to subscribe to it, but is it really healthy to instill this value so strongly in a child who's too young to truly make a decision about religion? There should be a balance between faith (or lack of, in some cases) and science. I think Graham could be missing out on a big part of his potential by not being allowed to explore certain scientific theories.
It was crazy that Graham felt the need to tell the judges that he's a Christian before the round began. Again, everyone is entitled to religion, and I'm sure this was played up for the cameras, but religion and secular competitions are just that - separate. Did you see the look on the judges' faces when Graham made his religious announcement? I could practically see them saying, "Ooooohhhh-kay" in their heads. And while Graham is entitled to his opinion, I don't think it's something that needs to be advertised. Graham can learn about the big bang theory without believing in it. He can answer a question about it. He can be knowledgeable without subscribing to every scientific theory that has come up through the years.
What's my point? People are entitled to their faiths, but please do not stunt your kids' development or hold back opportunities because of beliefs. Graham could change the world one day for the better, but if not taught about different things, an opportunity could be missed.
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I don't understand why his parents have to teach him that God and science are mutually exclusive. I am both a Christian and a scientist. Why isn't it reasonable to believe that the Big Bang and evolution and every other scientific discovery is the method that God used to create the universe?
- January 21, 2015 at 9:16 AM
Only narrow minds see these as mutually exclusive. The religious conditioning done to this child in the name of "faith" was painfully evident here. I think it should serve as a vivid example that even intelligent people can be terribly mislead into thinking they "know" something when in reality they are rejecting knowledge in favor of unexamined belief.
- January 21, 2015 at 2:52 PM
- Wolfgang VonHeilman said...
Religion ruins everything, poor kid.
- January 26, 2015 at 9:55 AM
- Linda Garris said...
Omg. Thank you Graham for standing for ur belief in Jesus. The earth will pass away but God is forever. I would have loved to see him win but how u live ur life is more important. Priorities. God gives whatever abilities we have.what we do w them is our gift to God Graham will be just fine.im sure he'll get a scholarship. I feel sorry for Ryan. No matter how well he did his parents screamed at him. Hopefully he won't rebel and end up on drugs. They are nuts and push him too far. Graham is blessed.normal loving family.lots of extended family,faith ,friends. Those are what matter. One day we may see Graham as chief meteorologist somewhere. Good job
- February 24, 2015 at 11:41 PM
it's not HIS religion.. it's his PARENTS religion. Once he's older he can decide for himself, but for know it's forcefed.
- May 22, 2015 at 11:43 PM
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West Ham United have taken the extraordinary step of publicly listing their demands and expectations of manager Sam Allardyce next season after resisting intense fan pressure to sack him.
In what is a clear attempt to appease supporters, co-chairman David Sullivan and David Gold have insisted on "more entertainment" and outlined their minimum target of a top-10 finish. Allardyce has also agreed to appoint a new attacking coach, overhaul the club's scouting operation and allow the club's directors more involvement in player recruitment.
Sullivan and Gold are promising to invest "considerable funds" this summer, with Sullivan intending to take a more active role in the transfer market after previously giving Allardyce almost complete control. The club's transfer budget this summer will be about £20million. Joe Cole and Ravel Morrison are both expected to leave, with Allardyce having also recently watched Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyaté and Standard Liège striker Michy Batshuayi.
West Ham supporters called for Allardyce, 59, to be sacked during the final matches of last season, with a poll of 12,000 fans showing that 78 per cent wanted him to leave.
They are unhappy with the style of football and Allardyce's record in the transfer market. A number of his high-profile signings, including Andy Carroll, Stewart Downing and Matt Jarvis, have frequently failed to impress and the club's wage bill is now believed to be around £55million.
Allardyce, though, can point to impressive results since he took charge of West Ham in 2011 when the club had just been relegated after successive Premier League finishes of 17th and 20th. They were duly promoted out of the Championship in his first season as manager and have since finished 10th and last season 13th in the Premier League. Allardyce has only one year remaining on his £3million-a-year contract and, following detailed discussions about the club's "direction, values and philosophy", a club statement was released on Tuesday. It read: "After listening to feedback from supporters, the board have insisted on improvements to the set-up of the playing and backroom staff to ensure the team provides more entertainment next season.
"The manager has agreed to recruit a new attacking coach to complement the existing coaching set-up as well as an overhaul of the club's scouting and recruitment operation that will see the board have a greater involvement in the players who are signed, as the board will once again be investing considerable funds into the club this summer.
"The club have made clear that they want to see progression on the pitch and at least a top-ten finish as a result."
Allardyce's future had been in limbo after a meeting with the club's hierarchy last week. It had ended with Sullivan, Gold and the vice-chairman, Karren Brady, wanting more time to consider their options before Tuesday's statement. It is understood that the directors had been split over whether Allardyce should remain as manager.
"We have a very clear vision of how we want West Ham United to operate under our joint ownership," said Sullivan and Gold.
"Although not everybody understands the West Ham Way, we do and we respect it as we have been supporters all our lives. We believe this is about a philosophy that is not just about the style of play, but the whole ethos that surrounds the club.
"Sam was asked to give us a detailed presentation on his vision for next season and during this he assured us that he can deliver that ethos to West Ham United and we have agreed to support him with the resources that he needs. We have mapped out a way forward with him that will ensure our much-deserving fans have more to cheer about next season.
"We should also stress, though, that while improvements do need to be made, Sam deserves credit for the job he has done thus far. The truly historic opportunity of a move to the Olympic Stadium in 2016 forms a major part of our five-year strategy to take this club forward and, while we have a duty to make sure we stay in the Premier League, we also want to make sure the performances on the pitch will befit a team playing in such a world-renowned stadium."
Allardyce also put his name to the statement. "I look forward to taking the club forward and improving the squad for next season to try and achieve the plans we have set out in our very productive meeting last week," he said.

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My children have been witnesses to this increasing passion for learning more on how to use essential oils for wellness in our home, bodies and life and I love that both of them have found some favorite oils for their own use. Lavender is still Marco's favorite. He often asks me to put some drops on this pillow before sleeping.
Today I feel very happy to share with you my daughter's favorite oil and how you too can use this oil for wellness, empower and lift your body, your life and your home. This oil is not only called The Happy Oil but it is also the oil of Abundance.


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Tutu and myself before the show
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to Melbourne based designer of Project Runway Australia fame, Matcho Suba's collection launch. It was aesthetically everything that I like about fashion - edgy, dark, somewhat controversial, provocative and just fabulous.
The collection predominately incorporated PVC, pleather, studs, lace and of course who could forget the accessories complete with a dolls leg as a necklace?
The collection was based around or inspired, if you like, by the Ukrainian nuclear disaster of the 1980's; Chernobyl, which the ramifications are still very much evident in the Ukraine today.(images via meagan harding for stylezilla)


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Last month my baby turned 2, so we threw him the sweetest little woodland creature birthday party. Being that he is a December baby, I told myself I wasn't going to go too crazy since it's so close to Christmas. I did not succeed last year with the Lumberjack themed party but I did come a bit closer this year, it's just so hard!
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For his birthday he was already getting the teepee and fabric campfire I made for him, they also doubled as decor, bonus! I found a few free printables on Pinterest that fit the theme perfectly. I added a bean bag toss game that I made from the leftover teepee fabric (a canvas drop cloth from Home Depot) and a punch for a prize box (filled with mini chocolate bars) and the kids loved it. I also had a craft area set up with cutting/colouring pages where the kids could make animal masks and finger puppets.
Since it was an afternoon party I kept the food simple, a hedgehog cheeseball, apples and marshmallows (to look like mushrooms), ants on a log (celery, peanut butter and raisins), some sandwich wheels and trail mix favours, we are lucky we don't have any nut allergies in our group of friends.
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Let's also not forget the cake and cupcakes! I picked up some mini tree and animal figurines at Michaels and added those to the birch cake and cupcakes, I also did a few fox face cupcakes and green coconut to look like grass/moss. They turned out pretty cute!
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I am lucky to know (and live around the corner from) Heather at Orange Trunk Vintage Rentals so I raided her supplies and came up with the wood slabs and CUTE woodland animal napkin rings.
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Overall, a happy birthday boy = birthday party success 🙂
Enjoy the few pics I managed to snap, kids parties be crazy, ha!!


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(Press Release) CHICAGO – Prevent Blindness, the nation's oldest volunteer eye health and safety organization, has announced the support of OCcuSOFT Inc., a privately held eye and skin care company dedicated to eyelid hygiene and ocular health.
Because women are at significantly greater risk of blindness or visual impairment than men, the OCcuSOFT will donate 10 percent of its gross monthly online sales to Prevent Blindness during April's Women's Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. The donation will go to support "See Jane See: Women's Healthy Eyes Now," a web-based educational campaign dedicated solely to women's vision health that includes free information and downloadable tip sheets created specifically for women on a variety of issues across the age spectrum. Information will also include symptoms, causes and treatment options for a variety of conditions.
"Through the generous support of companies like OCuSOFT, we are able to continue our important work of helping to educate the public on the importance of healthy vision as well to help provide connections to care for those in need," says Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. "We thank OCuSOFT for helping us to continue this sight-saving work."
Cynthia L. Barratt, co-founder and president/CEO of OCuSOFT, stated: "As one of the few women-owned pharmaceutical companies, we are honored and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this initiative. Since 1986, OCuSOFT's commitment to eye care and to giving back to the community is unparalleled. OCuSOFT, most recognized for its No. 1 doctor-recommended brand of eyelid cleansers, is dedicated to addressing clinical needs with innovative ophthalmic products with the ultimate goal of improving patients' ocular health and their quality of life."
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About Our Instructors
Sihing Eliot Prisby
Sihing Eliot is the owner and head instructor of Metrowest Kung Fu. He has been practicing martial arts since 1993, when his parents enrolled him in karate lessons when he was bullied as a child. Sihing fell in love with the martial arts, and studied several different styles for many years, eventually receiving black belts in Karate and Tae Kwon Do. While attending Fitchburg State College, he founded the Fitchburg State College Martial Arts Club, which is still active today. In 2009, he began learning Kung Fu and Tai Chi from Sifu Gary LaChapelle. He received his black sash in Huaquan Kung Fu in 2013. He opened Metrowest Kung Fu in January 2016.
Sihing is a strong believer in traditional martial arts, and teaches Kung Fu and Tai Chi as he learned the arts from his own instructors. He believes that to practice Kung Fu is to temper the spirit by strengthening the body, and that anyone can do it if they are willing to learn. Sihing aspires to enrich his students and his community through the virtues that the traditional Chinese martial arts training provides.
Sihing enjoys the outdoors, snowboarding, surfing, photography, and reading. He lives in Maynard with his wife and daughter.
Sihing Eliot teaches all Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes.
Karyn is a registered nurse and an integrative health and wellness educator in the field of preventative medicine. She is a certified instructor of both Kripalu and Ashtanga yoga, a Reiki master, and holds a degree in psychology. With over twenty years of teaching experience, Karyn has taught yoga retreats, teacher training, and corporate and private wellness classes throughout the US, Costa Rica and Mexico. She is the former founder and owner of Manchester Yoga Center. Blending her background in both eastern and western science, she draws on her years of experience integrating conventional medicine with mind body practices to help students reach their optimal health and well-being.
Karyn is available for health coaching and private yoga instruction. For more information, please visit her website, WellnessWithCare.com.
Karyn teaches yoga Monday mornings from 9:00-10:15AM, as well as Restorative Yoga classes once per month on Sundays.
Katina Fontes
Katina has been a yoga practioner for 12 years and an instructor since 2010. Her yoga classes incorporate elements of several styles of yoga, and focus on healing injuries, improving health, and calming the mind.
Katina teaches yoga Thursday mornings from 9:00-10:15AM and Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:00AM, as well as Women's Dance Circles.
Master Andrew Bloch
Master Bloch has been training in Tae Kwon Do and other arts since he was a teenager. Having played many sports and done many activities, Tae Kwon Do kept his interest as nothing else had. Master Bloch began as an assistant instructor as a green belt back in 1995 and has been teaching martial arts ever since. In college, he founded the University of Connecticut Tae Kwon Do Club, and later in life, founded Warrior's Way, a martial arts and yoga studio in Maynard. Currently, he is teaching at the Longfellow Club in Wayland and at Metrowest Kung Fu in Maynard, as well as offering seminars to many other schools. He recently achieved his 5th dan black belt.
Master Bloch's Tae Kwon Do is more art than sport. While he competed in numerous high-level tournaments, his personal philosophy on the martial arts leans towards the traditional rather than the modern. A student's technique is developed for its traditional use; defending oneself from harm. Master Bloch also has a background in several other martial arts, so it is not uncommon for useful techniques or philosophies from other arts and other teachers to find their way into his classes. Perhaps the most significant aspect of Master Bloch as a teacher is the sincere belief that everyone can benefit from martial arts, and the only person any student should be competing with is him or herself.
Master Bloch teaches Tae Kwon Do Sunday afternoons from 12:30-1:30PM.
Michelle Masella
Michelle has been practicing yoga for over twelve years. Always interested in fitness and holistic health, she immediately fell in love with how a consistent practice made her body and mind feel. What started as a mostly physical practice, morphed into a tool for navigating through life's challenges. As a busy mom and special education teacher, she loves the notion of using yoga principles off the mat. She has a desire to share the balancing effects of yoga with others. Michelle completed her 200-hour certification with Cindy Boulter at Revolution Community Yoga in Acton. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Education and feels her experience in the classroom aids in her understanding different perspectives and how each class can be a unique experience for the participant. In her free time, you'll find her spending time with her boys outside and eating lots of ice cream!
Michelle teaches yoga Monday evenings from 6:30-7:15PM.
Margaret Thompson (Maggie)
After thirty years of working as a registered nurse, Maggie has retired from nursing to work as a hospice volunteer.
Maggie has practiced yoga for six years and has been teaching for three years. She completed her two hundred hour yoga certification in Fairhope, Alabama with Kula Community Yoga. Maggie teaches a slow vinyasa style of yoga which is appropriate for all levels. She sees yoga as a way of life and believes that being on the mat helps her students to maintain a balance in their daily lives.
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First up was the week of December 3rd. I had a rather Star Warsy week that week. But I think my favorite Pin from that week is the cover Pin shown below. I do love Poppets. (remember just click the picture and it will take you to the whole board for the week.)
As for the week of December 10th, it was a slower week. But it has a couple of great Big Bang Theory pics, among other things.
Wanna do a Poetry Friday this week? I'm figuring next week won't be very conducive to poetry posts, it being Christmas week and all. So let's give it one last bang for this week. In fact, that's a great word: BANG. There you have it.


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savory (gruyere-filled) french toast with raspberry preserves/
Going out to breakfast sounds nice. Pre-child John and I used to go out to breakfast a lot. Now we don't. Myles is in the "grab everrrrrrything he sees" phase so it makes for a difficult eating time. This kid has the strongest grip. Even his doctor laughed out loud commenting on how strong he is. By the way he's crawling. Yes, ladies and gentleman I have a crawler at 7 months old. I mean, I know I'm bias but this little guy is really smart and a really fast learner. He loves to dance and sing with me and I swear this kid can already understand a beat. He is the happiest, most energetic baby.
It's rare, but when he's tired and not so wiggly, he burrows his head into my neck and just rests his head on my shoulder, and I just hold him with both arms and sway and my eyes leak because I just freaking love him so much. I wish I could save nuggets of time and replay them when he is grown. He is my greatest joy.
Speaking of joy, let's get back to breakfast and how you don't need to go out to breakfast this Mother's Day either.
Because I have this for you: it's warm, gooey, gruyere cheese-filled French toast smothered in salted butter and beautiful raspberry preserves. I may or may not be salivating as I type this out.
With this French toast, we get both savory and sweet my indecisive friends, and it IS HEAVEN.
It's the perfect weekend breakfast.
It's the perfect breakfast to make your mom.
Or you.
Or a lady you love that means a lot to you.
Or yourself. You should treat yo-self.
Speaking of treat-yo self...
I've partnered with Bonne Maman for this post and in honor of Mother's Day they are giving away a 12 piece Le Crueset cookware set. Bonne Maman is delicious and made from simple, wholesome ingredients that can be found in anyone's pantry. You guys!! Go enter!! TWELVE PIECE SET! I mean you'll be set for life!! Lol!
May your weekend be filled with warm cheesy breakfasts and winning giveaways. Love you friends.
savory (gruyere-filled) french toast with raspberry preserves
serves 4
Fitting for Mother's Day, my mom just happened to be in town when I made this. In fact we ate this so fast in the morning that we didn't have any left over for my sister to try later that day.... which was kind of embarrassing because we felt like we had zero self control eating an entire loaf of French toast filled with cheese between 3 people (me, my mom and John) but YOU GUYS. Please make this and just try holding back.
½ cup / 115ml whole milk, preferably grass fed
3 eggs, preferably pasture raised, lightly beaten
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced into 1 inch / 2.5cm slices (day-old bread works best)
salted butter for cooking and to serve
raspberry preserves to serve
Preheat your oven to 250°F / 120°C and put a wire cooling rack inside a sheet pan and place in the oven to get warm. This is the method I use to keep the French toast warm after it's been made. The wire wrack ensures that the toast will stay slightly crisp on the outside and not get soggy.
In a medium sized, bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream and salt and pepper and set aside. You may want to transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl/container for easier, even dipping.
Use a serrated knife to slice your bread into 1 inch slices. Now go back and cut your bread slices in half - starting from the bottom of the bread and working your way up to the top but don't cut all the way through the top of the bread - leave the tops of your slices intact. Put a generous amount of shredded gruyere cheese in between the bread but avoiding the edges, like you're making a cheese sandwich. *See the picture of me lifting the bread revealing the cheese underneath as a reference.
Lay out all of your dry, cheese-filled slices on a sheet pan.
Quickly dip each slice into your cream + egg + milk mixture, flipping the bread carefully so each side soaks up some of the mixture, and the cheese still stays in the middle. Don't let your bread linger too long or it will get soggy.
tip: I dipped all of my bread slices in the cream mixture all at once and then laid them on a sheet pan. This ensures that I can cook my french toast as I go, without worrying about dipping, cooking, dipping and cooking and making a mess. As soon as a piece of French toast is finished cooking, put it in the oven on your cooling rack + sheet pan set up and so it can stay warm.
On a low heat, warm your skillet until butter starts to bubble but not brown. Cook each wet bread slice until golden brown, making sure that you "re-butter" the pan after each slice. I find that low heat works best for this because it allows the cheese to melt without overcooking the outside of the bread.
This is the best part: Serve french toast warm with more salted butter and warmed raspberry preserves. Bonne Maman preserves is my jam, so I encourage you to get a jar to go with this recipe just because the tangy sweetness of the raspberry goes so stinking perfectly with the buttery brioche and the savory cheese. I'm still drooling about this breakfast. John, make this again for me will you?
This post was sponsored by Bonne Maman but all opinions are my own. Thank you Bonne Maman for sponsoring this post! Did you know? Bonne Maman has no artificial coloring or preservatives and never uses GMO ingredients.... AND it just happens to be my favorite jam. Thus it was a great preserve for us to partner with.


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How I spent a hot saturday afternoo on my Patio.
Finished 2 projects.
One was a mixed media handcrafted journal book with
a coptic stitch. Encaustic finish on front and back cover.
Embellishment with sari silk,buttons, beads, embroidery thread.
The second was a a crochet bracelet with turquoise , and
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Gospel Garage Sale
Eli Birnbaum reports from our Moishe Rosen Center in Israel: "We held a Friday 'garage sale' [but not in our garage!] where we invited women from our neighborhood to come sell their second hand clothing. The five leading Israeli internet news sites announced our event in their fashion deals of the week, including Tel Aviv Timeout!
"It was a rainy day so the turnout wasn't as big as we expected; still about 50-60 people came and we got to talk with quite a few of them. One seller told me that she once believed in Jesus after receiving a broadside from us in New York City years ago. Now, she says, she is an atheist. She and her boyfriend kept thanking us for letting them use our space—and they kept sending their friends over to take one of our pamphlets and hear more about our faith!
"Shiran had several good conversations. One of the women gave her contact information after hearing a clear gospel presentation and Shiran will be visiting with her soon."
Please pray for continued opportunities to share the gospel with those we met at the community garage sale in Israel.


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There are so many moments where I think to myself, "I love my work!" and I thought it would be fun to write about them.
#243 - The people. My life has been incredibly enriched because of the brides, grooms, and families that we get to know as we film these life events. I'm in touch with most of them on Facebook, and I enjoy watching them buy homes, have babies, get new jobs, and celebrate anniversaries. We encourage one another, share ideas, and laugh together. I'm so glad I got into videography in my early 20's because I have been around the same age as most of my brides, so we always seem to have things in common. So to all of my past couples who may be reading this- thank you for your friendship; I love you, I really do!
|One of our favorite couples, Caroline and Chris. You'll have to pardon Brent's awkward expression. Photo by Casey Benson.
#196 - Cake and punch. You've heard me talk about cake before. I love that I get to eat delicious beautiful sweets every other weekend. It may not be too good for my waistline, but mmm mmmm, I just can't resist. Also, I have found that I'm a big fan of punch. Not to many receptions feature a punch bowl, but when they do, I am all over it. I'm not quite sure what makes it so tasty, but it always seems to quench my thirst like no other.
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With the dawn of spring just days away, what more spring-like activity is there than an Easter egg hunt? Get into the season this Saturday, March 21, from noon until 2:30 p.m. at Community Missions, where the Kids Café program will hold the community's first Easter egg hunt of the year.
The event will be held in Community Mission's community room at 1590 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. The event is open to youth in grades pre-K through eight and their families. Snacks will be provided.
Additionally, the Community Soup Kitchen will be open to all from 11:30-12:30 p.m.
A parent or guardian age 18 and over must remain on the premises while his or her youth are attending the program.
For more information, contact Julie Whittemore at 716-285-3403, ext. 2293, or [email protected].
Community Missions has provided the Niagara community with a wide range of vital services since 1925. In 2014, CMI provided nearly 77,000 meals and more than 10,000 nights of care within its crisis services programs. Additional agency programs serve adults and youth with psychiatric disabilities, parolees, at-risk youth and other underserved populations in both residential and recovery-oriented settings.
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Tourism Minister Leon Bignell has again highlighted just how ignorant the Weatherill Labor Government is about cost-of-living pressures and how difficult it is for businesses operating in a high-cost jurisdiction.
"The Tourism Minister's suggestion that restaurants and cafes should slug customers an additional 10 per cent for food and drinks shows how far out of touch the Minister is with the struggles of ordinary South Australians," said Shadow Minister for Tourism David Ridgway.
"Only a lazy, arrogant Labor Government would think struggling South Australian families would be happy to pay more for a toasted sandwich and a cup of coffee on top of the already substantial cost of going to the football.
"Rather than wanting already pressed families to fork out even more money on a day out, the Weatherill Government needs to reduce the tax burden it imposes on those small businesses.
"The Weatherill Labor Government needs to reform its punitive tax regime if it wants to see more small businesses trading in the city on match days at Adelaide Oval.
"Reducing the burden of payroll tax and land tax on small businesses and easing the exorbitant WorkCover levy would create greater incentive for cafes, restaurants and bars to open their doors on the weekend," Mr Ridgway said.
A recent KPMG Report comparing the international cost of doing business has confirmed that South Australia is a high-cost jurisdiction under Premier Weatherill and Labor.
The 2014 Competitive Alternatives Report reveals that out of 131 cities surveyed found that Adelaide was ranked as the 2nd most expensive city in the world in its population bracket.
It also found that only 21 cities in the world were more expensive for doing business than Adelaide.
"In 2004, Adelaide was the 10th lowest cost city – in 2014, we are the 110th lowest cost city and that is strangling small businesses operating throughout the CBD," said Mr Ridgway.


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That Tom Thumb grocery store off University Drive in Fort Worth that announced plans to close last month will shut its doors on Sunday. And if you're a bargain hunter, you might want to head over there
Everything in the store is priced at least 25 percent off and many items are even cheaper than that at the store in the WestBend development, just south of Interstate 30 and Chisholm Trail Parkway.
On Tuesday afternoon, the shelves were still half-full with items such as these:
▪ Plump navel oranges that normally sell for about $1.10 each ($1.99 a pound) available for about 73 cents.
▪ Campbell's Chunky Soup, normally $2.49 per can, selling for $1.29.
▪ For those with discriminating taste in libations, a bottle of Inglenook Rubicon Estate red wine, normally $227.99, could be had for $170.99.
▪ And for Joe six-pack, six cans of India Pale Ale from Fort Worth's Martin House brewery, normally $11.99, was $6.29.A giant banner reading "Store closing! Liquidation Sale!" was hanging across the store entry, completely covering the old Tom Thumb sign. On its glass entry doors, smaller signs let shoppers know how many more days the market will be open — and on Tuesday afternoon, it said 5.
The closure of the little market means that residents in the Colonial Country Club and Texas Christian University neighborhoods will have to go an extra mile to get to a Tom Thumb grocery store.
The Tom Thumb "urban concept" store, with about 26,000 square feet of space, opened last December with sushi, a pizza bar, a gourmet bakery, an expanded prepared food section and a Starbucks coffee bar. It's about three miles from another new Tom Thumb store, which is bigger, at the base of the West Seventh Street bridge, and another store on South Hulen.
The store's 61 employees are expected to be shifted to other area Tom Thumb or Albertsons stores.
Apparently grocery stores don't fare well at the site. The WestBend location initially housed a Fresh Market grocery store that was also open for barely a year before closing in May 2016.
Trademark Development, which operates WestBend, definitely has plans to replace Tom Thumb with a new tenant, but isn't yet ready to make an announcement, said spokeswoman Jencey Keeton.
This report includes information from the Star-Telegram archives.
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The North Carolina General Assembly has passed their $23 billion dollar budget. The bill was sent to Governor Cooper on June 22nd.
The new budget includes a 3.1% spending increase over the last budget. It also includes another round of tax cuts, being hailed as the most cuts since 2014.
The education portion of the budget increases spending by $700 million. Of that $700 million, more than $100 Million will be put towards teacher pay increase in the first year.
Budget increases teacher pay with average 3.3% raise this year and 9.6% raise over two years #ncga #ncpol
— Chad Barefoot (@ChadBarefoot) June 20, 2017
Most teachers will see an increase of 9.6% in pay over the two-year budget. The biannual breakdown is an estimated average increase of 3.3% in FY 2017-18 and 9.6% in FY 2018-19.
Veteran Teacher, those with 25 or more years of experience, will receive bonuses of $385 in both 2017-18 and 2018-19.
These raises will be the fourth and fifth round of raises for educators. Teachers have received pay raises from the legislature in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
The Department of Public Instruction has been allotted $9,046,403,622 and $9,425,109,426 for FY 2017"'2018 and FY 2018-2019 respectively.
The budget comes in at $ 22,975,769,893 for FY 2017"'2018 and $ 23,650,253,958 for FY 2018-2019.
Detailed line item information can be found at the NC General Assembly website and in the Joint Conference Committee report.
Cooper Attacked Budget Before It Passed
Before the budget bill even passed, Governor Cooper attacked it, returning to the Occupy Wall Street themed rhetoric he used on the campaign trail.
"It does pick winners and losers," said Governor Cooper. "The wealthy win but the average middle-class family loses."
"A person earning $1 million or more a year will get a tax break that is 85 times larger than what a working family gets. Think about that for a minute: 85 times larger," Cooper said in a press conference on June 20th.
Cooper Decides to Veto
Last week, the Governor stopped short of stating whether he would veto it or not. That changed on Monday when he released a statement saying he would use his veto.
Governor Cooper is currently 0-4 when it comes to his vetoes standing.
Senator Berger took to Twitter to blasted Cooper and accused him of breaking his promise to the voters.
In Monday's statement, Cooper repeated his claim that people earning over a million dollars would get an 85 times larger tax break than the average working family.
The math is not on the side of the Governor and his statement feels like another stunt.
This is not the first time Roy Cooper has stumbled when it comes to taxation.
During a debate with former Governor McCrory, Cooper stated that, "Everyday working people got tax increases. Statistics show you are leaving out the middle class."
That statement was demonstrably false.
Previous budgets reduced personal income taxes from 7.75% to 5.499%. With this latest round of cuts in the current budget, they drop to 5.25%.
The previous budget passed by the General Assembly aided middle and lower class families by making the first $17,500 a family earns exempt from income tax for the next two years.
The previous budget boosted standards deductions. The current budget will boost standard deductions again, relieving the taxpayers of even more tax burden.
Standard deductions will see a boost in the current proposed budget.
- Married, filing jointly will increased from $17,500 to $20,000.
- Head of Household jumps from $14,000 to $15,000.
- Single filers see a bump up from $8,750 to $10,000.
- Married, filing separately will go up from $8,750 to $10,000.
Beginning in 2011, the approximate tax relief averaged around $3 billion per year.
The corporate tax rates will also drop between 2.5% to 3%. In Monday's statement, Cooper said that the legislature's budget should, "they should eliminate the corporate tax cut."
Cuts to the corporate rate have made the state extremely attractive to big business and have drawn over 300,000 jobs over the last three years to North Carolina.
Cooper's press release said that for him to consider not vetoing the budget, the legislature needed to, "cap the income tax cut to those making less than $150,000."
The Governor's statement seems to indicate that no longer is a family making $200,000 or more considered 'rich'. Now it's $150,000 and up.
Checking Cooper's "85 Times" Budget Math
As for Cooper's math, it's not even close to accurate according to Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal notes that the math just doesn't add up and that Cooper's statements, "could not apply solely to the personal income tax changes scheduled to take effect in 2019."
Excerpt from Carolina Journal:
"To be 85 times larger "" or 85 times as great "" as the savings for "working families," the working family's tax savings would have to amount to roughly $30.
Here's the problem. Working families see substantially larger savings under the new plan.
Remember that the increased standard deduction removes from the tax rolls any married couple earning up to $20,000. If the tax change saves them $30 or less, that's only because the state cannot save them any more money. They are paying no income tax.
For the couple earning $20,000, the change drops their income tax bill from $137 to $0. That's substantially more than $30. Yes, the $1 million couple's tax break is nearly 19 times as large, but the change has wiped out the lower-income family's income tax liability completely, by 100 percent, while the higher-income family sees a 5 percent cut from what it paid under the outgoing rates.
The dollar savings grow larger as income climbs. At $25,000, the bill drops from $412 to $262. That's a $150 difference. The $1 million couple's tax break is 17 times as large, but the lower-income couple has seen 36 percent of its income tax burden erased."
The article continues, giving more examples in incremental income levels, but the results are always the same. Higher income earners will see bigger savings, but their bill is bigger to begin with.
As demonstrated above, the maximum a million dollar earner will have in tax breaks is 19 times larger than that of a family earning $20,000 — however, that family's tax burden is now $0.
The projected tax liability numbers are not in the Governor's favor either.
#NCGA budget actually shifts the tax burden further toward higher earners and away from middle class families despite Gov's claims. #NCPOL pic.twitter.com/cf2ZUSrtCx
— Brent Woodcox (@BrentWoodcox) June 26, 2017
Million dollar earners, no matter which way you slice the liability pie, are not getting an 85 times larger break than the average middle class family.
Governor Cooper has yet to show the public his math on where the "85 times larger" statement comes from.
Rainy Day Fund Attacks Are Hollow
Governor Cooper's budget included only $300 million for the state's rainy day fund. Cooper said that the budget to put $363 million into reserves was fiscally irresponsible.
While campaigning for Governor, Cooper attacked the rainy day fund.
In November of 2016, Cooper said that, "building up the rainy day fund in excess of what's necessary for the state. Instead of doing that we could invest in our people."
Gov. @RoyCooperNC: You asked, we delivered. We look forward to you signing this budget. #ncga #ncpol
— Senator Phil Berger (@SenatorBerger) June 20, 2017
Cooper's comments come at a time when his administration is facing significant issues in lack of aid for Hurricane Matthew victims. The legislature released around $200 million to help those victims in 2016.
The Governor's criticism are also at odds with his own actions. In April, Governor Cooper signed House Bill 7, which strengthens the Rainy Day fund.


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ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WVEC) – It's back to the drawing board for two mural designs that were planned for a city park.
Elizabeth City council members made the decision after concerns that the renderings did not accurately represent the community.
"We're right on the intercostal waterways, so this presents Elizabeth City to the world," said Mayor Joe Peel.
The murals, which are citizen-funded will be printed on a building at Coast Guard Park, located off Riverside Avenue.
They depict aircraft and the other displays Coast Guardsman, whom are all white.
"The Coast Guard is also a very diverse organization with females and African-Americans. I felt like they could be more of them depicted," said Peel.The displays also lacked any artistic elements, Peel explained.13News Now reached out to the Coast Guard. A local on the Elizabeth City base explained that he had concerns with the mural because it was unclear if the service members were aware of their depiction.Elizabeth City Downtown Incorporated is responsible for going back and figuring out a new design."The design went through multiple design iterations. As time progressed, the players changed due to transfers and retirements," said Executive Director, Deborah Malenfant. "As new players came into the process, there was miscommunication about expectations, resulting in a misalignment of outcomes with expectations."The organization will now have to create a new committee and talk with donors to alter that plans that were in the works for more than a year.


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I'm envisioning us identifying roughly 10 of the major intersections and hubs of the new north arch of Houston and planting a church like ours, there. Have you stopped to consider that the vast majority of future growth in the nation's fourth largest city is on the north side? With the new Grand Parkway, housing developments, and evidence like ExxonMobil's new campus, Houston is coming out north over the next decade. Statistics show that a population of one million people are yet to move to the north side of Houston in the coming years. We need to provide churches like NEHBC to reach those people for our Lord Jesus Christ. What if over the next twenty years we put 10 NEHBC's across the north arch of Houston?
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text: Sanyu's work uniquely blended the romantic quality of the West and spirit of Chinese literati, evolving into charming art that marks a distinct achievement of Chinese art in the 20th century. Sanyu was born in Szechuan, China in 1901. He had attended the Shanghai Art Academy and went to Japan in 1901. Sanyu arrived in Paris in the following year and soon adapted the life style of the city where he would stay for the rest of his life. By early 30s, Sanyu had made quite a name for himself in France. Fusing the unrestrained style of Chinese ink painting with the clean, spare qualities of the Fauvist school, the artist invested his paintings with characteristically Chinese reflection and emotional subtlety.


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SAN BERNARDINO, CA — With the overturn of Proposition 8 in California Penelope Gottledam is overjoyed with the "slippery slope" that may one day allow her to marry her beloved Guinea Pig named Cheesecake.
Gottledam purchased Cheesecake from a local PetSmart roughly three months ago and has since fallen head over heels. When Free Wood Post phoned her for comment she said, "I love that California will soon allow gay people to get married. It's so exciting! Pretty soon we'll be able to marry our lovable pets as well. Cheesecake only has eyes for me and it will be a tremendous relationship and commitment."
Apparently Gottledam doesn't realize that marrying animals would still be illegal even if gay marriage were to become legal, most obviously because… well… it's stupid, and an animal is not a consenting human adult such as an LGBT individual actually is.
The Guinea Pig lover is not deterred however, Gottledam still holds hope that one day she will be allowed to marry her treasured Cheesecake. She already picked out their dresses (yes, it will be a same-sex animal/human wedding according to Gottledam) and is preparing the guest list to include all of Cheesecake's furry friends from the PetSmart bin that she was purchased from.


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Salesperson Companion Apps
Bsharp (Nov '12) provides mobile apps and professional services required to equip, inform, train, assess, hear from and motivate a distributed sales team. Over 22,000 personnel across industries like Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Telcom, Garments and IT Accessories use Bsharp Sales Person Companion Apps.
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Gopal Swaminathan brings in nearly two decades of Sales and Marketing experience in Blue Chip companies like HCL, Intel and Lenovo with keen insight on the sales processes, functions and challenges. Gopal started Bsharp™ Sales Enablers in Nov '12 with a vision to build technology tools that will enable companies build a winning sales team.
Gopal has great passion for people development and his current mission is to enable and empower the sales professional. He holds a BE (Electronics and Communication) degree from CIT, Coimbatore and an PGDBA from IIM, Lucknow.
Sudhir has an extensive product development experience with intimate knowledge of managing globally distributed development teams, customers, partners and stakeholders. He is the Founder CEO of SmartCommerce Solutions since 2009. He has over 20 years of product development experience including various product development responsibilities during his 12+ years at SAP. In his last role as Vice President of SAP's NetWeaver Mobile Platform, Sudhir had set and delivered on the mobile strategy for SAP.
Sudhir holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University and holds a Diploma in Advanced Computing from Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.
Prithvi is a seasoned technologist and entrepreneur with extensive experience with start-ups. Most recently, as VP of Technology & Delivery of Inkriti, Boston, he created & solutions for top Digital Marketing agencies. Earlier, Prithvi was the head of delivery at OATSystems (acquired by Checkpoint – NASDAQ:CKP), heading a multimillion dollar global practice. He has worked in technical and leadership capacity in several companies including Texas Instruments.
He holds a B. Tech in Electronics Engineering from IIT BHU, Varanasi and a Masters in Engineering & Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Dr. Siddharth Singh is an Associate Dean and an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad and Mohali. His research focus has been on the ability of firms to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. Dr. Singh also brings in great insight into marketing and sales analytics. Prior to his PhD, Professor Singh worked with Johnson & Johnson in Product Management and Sales Management.
His in-depth knowledge of the subject has resulted in "Managing Marketing: An Applied Approach", "Managing Marketing: A Concise Approach", and "The Marketing Toolkit" which he has co-authored along with Prof. Noel Capon from Columbia University, New York, USA.
Dr. Singh holds a Ph D (Marketing) from J. L. Kellogg School Of Management, North-western University and an MBA (Marketing & Finance) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Rajev currently serves as Managing Director, Private Equity, with Everstone Capital Asia, based at Singapore. Rajev is responsible for leading new thematic strategies, evaluation and diligence of new investment opportunities across markets, and operational leadership for management teams at investee companies, and Chairs the Operating Network at Everstone Capital. He works across a variety of themes, with a primary focus on the consumer discretionary, consumer staples, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Prior to Everstone, Rajev served with Unilever for over 21 years, spanning business leadership roles across India, Asia and Global Markets. He served on Unilever's Global Category Leadership Team for 7 years, most recently as Vice President and Category Lead for Global Skin Care Strategy & Business Development. In prior roles, he has been responsible for Global leadership of Unilever's flagship skin brand, Pond's and Asia Head for Skin Category. In his early career, Rajev has worked across a variety of Sales & Marketing roles in India, leading HUL's marquee brands like Lifebuoy, Fair & Lovely etc.
Rajev holds a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Varanasi, and a Master of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta.
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Since the dawn of mankind, people have continually been struggling to obtain more rights and in effect make life for themselves a little easier. After a series of wars in the early to mid 20th century, the entire world was a bit on edge and it was this unstable environment that led to the inauguration of the United Nations. A general assembly of this relatively new organization in 1948 resulted in the establishment of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. After this assembly, member countries were to take this newly established document and distribute it all over the world in order to make the declaration known and understood by all people.
The social instability all over the world, with the advent of new technology and changing of social structures, is basically what brought about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Many nations were still in turmoil over the recent events of the Second World War and the results and aftermath of such a catastrophic event has far reaching consequences. Many nations realized that something had to be done to bring some degree of peace to a volatile world that was on the brink of war yet again. It was this ominous feeling of another disaster lurking in the shadows that forced concerned nations of the world to join forces and together make the world a more peaceful place in which to live.
With in the preamble of the Declaration, it states that the creation of a document granting equal rights for all humans was necessary if peace, freedom and justice were to become distinct realizations. It also says that a disregard for the rights of all humans in the past has resulted in a number of barbaric and shocking acts and as a result recognition and insight have forced the generation of a document granting rights to all humans with the hope of avoiding future confrontations and the outrage that contributed to these conflicts. It also states that all mankind is to enjoy freedom of speech as well as freedom in general as no individual should ever live in constant fear of oppressive forces. The preamble also states that the granting of equal right for men and women should, in effect, make the world a better place in which to live by increasing the standard of living as well as the social environment. Every member of the United Nations was to comply with and support the observance of the fundamental freedoms expressed in the document. Progress towards a better world for everyone was basically the main goal of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
While the world may be a fair better and more stable place in which to live, there is still more that can be done to promote peace and maintenance of human rights. There are still people in the world who seek to and succeed in violating human rights and taking advantage of tyrannical conditions that still exist today. There are many things that one can do to become involved in preserving and furthering human rights. One such way to do so is to personally write a letter to a government official whom you feel is committing an injustice towards mankind. If you are forceful enough in your attack on this person or organization it is quite possible that you can get through to them. If you wish to serve as a peace moderator on a much larger scale there are a number of organizations you can join to become a human rights activist. Organizations such as Amnesty International, the Human Rights Watch, Peacenet and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are among the leaders at protecting and advancing human rights and since strength lies in numbers, aligning yourself with one of these organizations is the perfect way to do your part to benefit mankind.


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This residential or non-residential Mindfulness Based Living Course held over two separate weekends one month apart offers all the material delivered in an 8-week Mindfulness Course. Bringing mindfulness into daily life requires commitment: to help develop this commitment the course is supported by sound files and notes.
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Held at Mill House Farm which is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Trothy Valley which is a peaceful and secluded environment perfect for the practice and development of mindfulness. The weekends offers the opportunity to explore the internal environment of the mind which at times can be chaotic and distressing as well and peaceful and uplifting. Mindfulness is knowing what is happening when it is happening. Which sounds easy, yet delve deeper and the truth is that most of us are worrying about the future, ruminating over the past and very rarely able to be present with what is happening now. So life can pass us by.
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Participating on the Mindfulness Course taps into our capacity to be in life as opposed to 'doing' life. Or as Lisa Smith who assists on the courses wrote: " I'm amazed at how such a simple practice can have such a massive influence on my life and those around me."
Accommodation is available at Mill House Farm where the course will be held, and also in local B&Bs and hotels. These details are sent with the registration form.
Saturdays 10 am – 5pm, Sundays 9 am – 3 pm.
Part 1: 27 & 28 October and 24 & 25 November.
Course fee: £255.00: includes all the notes and sound files to support home practice plus refreshments and light lunches on the Saturdays and Sundays.
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Wear Rain-Appropriate Clothes
Of course, raincoats and rubber boots are a given. But if you don't have either of those, and would rather use only an umbrella, there are other ways to keep yourself from soaking wet.
For example, instead of pants and long skirts, you can wear shorts. Instead of leather shoes, you can wear rubber slippers. If your office doesn't permit shorts and slippers (which is usually the case for companies in Makati), you can do the following: (1) Wear your comfortable attire for commuting; (2) Carry your not-so-comfortable attire in your bag; and (3) Change into the latter once you're in the office. Trust us: That's what most Filipino workers do during inclement weather!
Bring Your Own Lunch
If you're used to eating out once the clock hits 12 (or whenever your company's lunchtime is), you may find your choices limited during the rainy season. After all, you wouldn't want to come back to work soaking wet just because your favorite restaurant happens to be five blocks away. Grab your lunch from a convenience store (like 7-11 and Ministop). Better yet, make your own at home.
Make Sure You're Vaccinated Against the Flu
In the Philippines, June and July tend to be "flu season." When the weather swings between "blazing hot" and "freezing cold" every now and then, that's a recipe for getting the flu (or some other immune system-related diseases).
Ask your employer whether flu vaccinations (or the like) are included in your list of benefits. You can also pay a visit to the nearest Makati clinic, and inquire about the same. Remember to do a background check on the clinic administering the vaccine, though, because fake flu vaccines exist.
Note the Flood-Prone Areas
Some areas in Makati are more flood-prone than others. (For example, the intersection of Gil Puyat Avenue and Osmeña Highway turns into a near-river during typhoon season!) Before you head out, check the weather updates from PAG-ASA, and find out if the route you'll be travelling gets flooded during the rainy season. You may not be able to avoid floods 100 percent of the time, but at least you'll be prepared for them.
Consider "Telecommuting" to Work
You don't have to be in a physical office to make a living. If your company allows employees to work from home, don't hesitate to ask whether that option is open to you. As long as your job doesn't require that you be physically present at all times, it won't hurt to consider the abovementioned option.
Stock Up on Food (and Other Supplies)
When you're tired after a long day at work, rushing towards a packed mall under the rain may not be the best idea. Check your pantry to see if your stocks will last for at least a week, list down any missing items, and head out as early as you can.
Bring Extra Snacks and Supplies to Work
If you don't have your own mode of transportation, it's easy to get "stranded" at work. That means you'll have to stand in a kilometric line with everyone else, waiting for a bus/jeep/taxi to come along in a couple of hours (if you're lucky). By the time it's your turn to ride, you may already be too tired/hungry/angry to think straight!
So keep those extra snacks handy. Bring a book (or something else) to keep you entertained while you wait. Talk to a stranger about how the Philippine weather is such a pain. Do what you can to make it all bearable.
Eat Warm Food
Soups are a great way to stave off the cold feeling brought by the rainy season. You'd also want to stock up on citrus fruits like ponkan (near-seedless oranges), which keep your immune system in top shape. We'll be doing a couple of posts on the best Filipino food for rainy seasons next week, so watch out for those!
Stay at Home
It's tempting to show up for work even when you're feeling under the weather (no pun intended). But if you're not feeling so swell after a week of getting soaked, it's in everyone's best interests for you to stay home. Not only will you speed up your recovery, but you'll also keep your co-workers from getting sick.
Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Weather Updates
Although typhoon season usually peaks in the "ber" months, they can come during other times of the year too. Tune in to the weather section of your favorite news outlets, and watch out for any warnings about strong storms. If there are any, that's the time you switch to "dealing with typhoons" mode.
What else do you do to cope with the rains in the Philippines? Send us your thoughts in the comments!


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As I hope many Kansans know, there is an organized and heavily financed effort to throw out four of the five Justices up for retention on the Kansas Supreme Court and six Judges on the Court of Appeals. Frustrated by the Court supporting the Kansas Constitution on proper funding of public education, the effort is driven by special interests who see an opportunity to lock the courts into a far, far right position for as many as thirty years. Our current system of selecting judges based upon merit has served us well for sixty years. The retention clause in our system is there as a safeguard but, fortunately, has never been needed. We have a 100% record of retaining our Judges because the current merit system has brought quality and balance to the bench.
So if the system is so good, what really is the problem? First, the Kansas Legislature, working with the Governor, successfully changed the law for the appointment of Court of Appeals Judges. They moved away from merit selection to allowing the Governor to appoint whomever he wants, subject to Senate confirmation. Second, the merit selection system for the Supreme Court is now in control of the Governor. He has made four citizen appointments to the nine member Merit Selection Commission and, by neglect of the Kansas Bar allowed, in essence, the appointment of the fifth and final lawyer to chair and have control of the Commission.
The Carr brothers case out of Wichita, one of the most gruesome multiple murder cases in Kansas, is being used to drive emotions and create opposition to retention. This happened in 2000, and there has never been any doubt the brothers were guilty. They were sentenced to death. As is usual, the long delay in carrying out the death penalty has made a very painful path to closure for the family and friends of the victims. The dispute between our Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court was over a technicality, but there has never been any doubt that the Carr brothers will die on death row.
The bottom line and key point is: why would we oppose retention when opposition is totally unjustified? The current Justices have a superb record. They are not opposed to the death penalty, as some charge. They have upheld the constitutionality of the Act on several occasions, including recently with the Robinson case. But the major thing to know, understand, and spread is that if special interest groups are successful in throwing out these judges, it will politicize the courts and assure that merit selection will be replaced by money and political influence. We will leave behind our historical fairness where individual citizens' rights are protected, free from the influence of money and political pressure. VOTE YES ON RETENTION.


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On the most recent Fried On Business program, I had the unique opportunity to interview someone who's not only an expert in South Florida investment real estate but also a fan of the show and a great friend.
I first met Adam Tiktin of Miami-based Tiktin Real Estate Investment Services more than 20 years ago when we were both doing a community service project.
We've kept in touch ever since. He spent some 15 years with Marcus & Millichap to become their No. 1 agent in the Miami office.
But now he has struck out on his own, with a focus on commercial real estate investment sales. He specializes in shopping centers and single-tenant net lease properties across the state and office buildings in the tri-county area.
"There is a lot of cash sitting on the sidelines right now. I'd say there's as much cash looking out there looking for deals as I've ever seen, so there's a huge amount of demand in the marketplace – and there's very little supply," he said.
Tiktin said retail property owners are holding tight to their properties because the tenants are paying, the cash is flowing, and vacancies in South Florida are at an all-time low.
"There's definitely deals out there. They're just hard to find, and you really have to find good people – good advisors who can help you find the opportunities," he said.
Vacancy in the South Florida retail market is around 3.7%, Tiktin said, and in suburban areas there is very little new construction.
But, geographically speaking, there are pockets of opportunity – so-called sleeper markets that are just now beginning to wake.
One of those, we both agree, is North Miami Beach. The place is exploding, with a very pro-development city government and lots of quality folks doing amazing work in the area.
Tiktin likes it so much that he recently moved back, taking up residence at Marina Palms.
"There's so much happening in that area that there's an energy about it. There's that saying, 'What's old is new again.' It's basically like Lincoln Road was 15, 20, 25 years ago, where it was really run down but people started pumping money into it and it really came up," he said.
"That whole corridor from I-95 going all the way to Sunny Isles Beach has been run down for years, but there's some big money going into that area and people are taking notice."
Now, in full disclosure, Tiktin and I are working on a significant deal in North Miami Beach. We have an exclusive listing on what will become Aventura Greynolds Village on West Dixie Highway at 179th Street.
It consists of three acres next to Greynolds Park. The 139-unit development is approved for mixed-use, but most people are starting to look at it for apartment development.
It's really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The North Miami Beach office market is strong also, Tiktin said. Several new projects are slated for development, and there's some completed space on 163rd Street.
Across South Florida, occupancy is tight and, in some markets, land prices are very high, he added. That's prompting developers to look outward to areas like North Miami Beach.
This was a great interview with lots of detail for anyone interested in South Florida investment real estate.
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Assessing the Energy in Your Home
In order to create a new vision, you must first assess what you have currently, really observe and begin to understand the impact your home environment has on you. As you walk through your home, note how the rooms feel to you. Take time to sit and contemplate each space and how it makes you feel. What catches your attention first, what do you enjoy, what do you look past and try to ignore. Think about how you feel, when you're in the middle of your daily routine, using the room as it currently functions.
It is quite common to have entire rooms in your home that you never use, such as a spare bedroom, formal dining or living room. If this is true in your home, ask yourself why. Observe any uncomfortable thoughts or feelings that crop up as you spend time in each room. Begin to identify what you feel needs to change. If you are having trouble focusing, and feel agitated or scattered, this could be the influence of the energy in your space. If you are having difficulty sensing the energy of rooms and belongings start with artwork and photographs. For example a photograph will often exude energy similar to that of the facial expression captured in the photo. The event or location featured in artwork or a photo will carry with it similar energy. The memory associated with a particular picture on the wall, where you bought it, or who gave it to you, will also hold specific energy.
Oftentimes you become so busy and familiar with a space you don't consciously absorb its full impact. You may gloss over things, do a quick tidy up and that's it. We challenge you to take a close look around at unfinished projects, areas of clutter, items that are broken or dishes you're saving for company. How do you feel about your home and the possessions that fill it, what memories are attached to your belongings? Do they make you smile when you think of where they came from and the times you've enjoyed using them? Nothing is irrelevant or exempt, your belongings either add to or detract from the energy in your home. Once you begin to evaluate your environment on an energetic level, you will appraise your belongings differently. You will see beyond the monetary value or name brand status associated with your acquired possessions, more accurately reflecting on how they contribute to the energy in your home.
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Do you have cherished belongings in the closet, which you're keeping because of their sentimental value, but they just don't quite fit anywhere? We encourage you to bring them out and consider how you can revise or re-purpose them. In doing so you provide yourself with a visual reminder of the sentiment, while generating a distinctive expression of your creativity and ingenuity. These unique and cherished conversation pieces are what really bring your home to life and give you joy.
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Turn a cross stitch from your Great Auntie into a piece of artwork. Buy an interesting frame at a second-hand store to give it character. Cut a mat to suit the sizing, then paint the frame to suit the cross stitch and your décor.
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Do you have things that need to be washed, repaired, re-furbished or re-purposed? We are not saying everything needs to be shiny and new, but it should be well maintained and looked after. In fact we're fond of things with patina, it shows they're well worn and loved. Natural materials have a tendency to age well with wear and develop a beautiful patina. Anything from a past relationships, where you no longer cherish the relationship, should be gotten rid of. Items that are broken or damaged beyond repair should be passed on or recycled.
Along with joint purchases and gifts from past relationships, clutter is a common energy drain. What kinds of clutter do you have? Books, junk mail, work papers, receipts, clothes, cd's, videos, computer paraphernalia. Where does your clutter collect, closets, cupboards, desks, tables, counters, bookshelves, basements and garages? It's common to accumulate so much stuff you don't even know what you have anymore. You collect such a surplus of extra things that are useful, but that you don't need or use, that you become overwhelmed.
It's not feasible nor is it realistic to throw away or re-cycle everything that has negative associations, bad energy or is considered clutter. It is however, important to be aware of these energy drains and to contemplate solutions for rectifying the situation and creating positive energy. Before delving into clutter clearing evaluate the energy associated with your belongings and your clutter. Are you over sentimental keeping every birthday card, Christmas card and thank you note you ever received? Or do you have a healthy balance, cherishing all the important people in your life, while reflecting and supporting the essential aspects of who you are and how you want to feel in your home.
In our next blog we will discuss in detail the process of cleaning your clutter, and our following blog will focus on space clearing practices. Wind Haven Consulting and Racher Interior Design aim to educate and inspire you, guiding you to understand, observe, and rectify any negative energy in your environment, while amplifying the positive influences in your home. If you have any specific questions with regards to assessing the energy in your space, please post a question or photo, publicly or privately, on one of our facebook pages and we will happily respond.
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Jason Biggs & Jenny Mollen Expecting Baby #2: See Hilarious Announcement
Jason Biggs & his wife Jenny Mollen are growing their family! With an LOL-worthy pregnancy announcement via Instagram, the stars revealed the happy news to their fans on Apr. 5, and we could not be happier for the couple! Now their 3-year-0ld son Sid gets to be a big brother — aw! Get all the details here.
Jason Biggs, 38, is about to become a two-time dad! The funnyman and his wife Jenny Mollen, 37, announced the exciting news on Apr. 5 with one hilarious photo, and it's beyond obvious how excited they are to have a second little one. Posing on a bed with a NoseFrida snot sucker, the actors certainly had a unique baby announcement — and we wouldn't expect anything less from the acting duo!
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"This is how I told my son babies are made. #numbertwo," Jenny captioned the funny pic, which featured the NoseFrida in Jason's nostril, while his wife sucked on the tube's other end. Gross yet weirdly romantic, right? Either way, we couldn't be happier for the two! And we can only imagine how thrilled their toddler son, Sid, 3, must be about getting a sibling.
Celebrity Parents: See Hollywood Couple's Most Adorable Baby Announcements
Jason and Jenny starred together on the 2016 comedy series I Like You Just the Way I Am after tying the knot in 2008. Little Sid came along years later in 2014. "That change that happens is so tangible. It happens overnight, and it's the craziest thing," Jason told People magazine at the time of their son's birth.
Echoing her hubby's feelings, Jenny told the mag, "The minute I had Sid, all I wanted to do was be with him." She jokingly added, "Its weird to think about the fact that one day he's not going to want to live with me." Well until then, they have one more youngster to add to their brood! Congrats again, you two!
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