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Author: Colleen Hoover
Edition: eBook
Published: July 6, 2013
Publisher: Atria Books
Pages: 336
Source: NetGalley
Category: Romance, New Adult
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In Hopeless, Sky left no secret unearthed, no feeling unshared, and no memory forgotten, but Holder's past remained a mystery.
Still haunted by the little girl he let walk away, Holder has spent his entire life searching for her in an attempt to finally rid himself of the crushing guilt he has felt for years. But he could not have anticipated that the moment they reconnect, even greater remorse would overwhelm him…
Sometimes in life, if we wish to move forward, we must first dig deep into our past and make amends. In Losing Hope, bestselling author Colleen Hoover reveals what was going on inside Holder's head during all those hopeless moments—and whether he can gain the peace he desperately needs.
So after my blushing and gushing reviewing of Hopeless, the shock I experienced lasted several days. I couldn't start any books at all due to the book hangover and I feel like it wasn't just the right time to read another book yet. I wanted to swim first and drown myself with the overflowing feelings I had with Hopeless. But I have to move on and get through the other books on my unlimited TBR stack and reading Losing Hope was the perfect cure.
This novel is told in Holder's POV and it was really exciting to start seeing things in his perspective. It is such a huge relief to know what truly happened to Les and how he endured the pain of not only losing a loved one but also how he tried to cope with the double loss because of Hope. I could say that he did handle it in a decent way even though he was broken inside. He didn't give up finding Hope and his hope of seeing her again gave him strength. A lot of scenes in Hopeless made perfect sense in Losing Hope and the consistency of the story was brilliant. This novel made me love Dean Holder more than how much I loved him in Hopeless.
Losing Hope is a story that inflicts pain and loss but relives such high hopes of finding the right one. The level of emotion it can afflict is so intense that at one point or another, one will shed tears. It isn't just a simple novel but somehow, a story of a person who surpassed a tragic past and continues to live each day with compassion. A story of a person we see in us.
Thank you NetGalley for the review copy!
"For the next few minutes, we're completely lost in what feels like sheer perfection. Time has completely stopped, and all I'm thinking about while we kiss is how this is what saves people. Moments like these with people like her are what makes all the suffering worth it. It's moments like these that keep people looking forward."


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We made it! During 2014 Yearly Meeting Gathering at Bath we said we'd build a garden to leave a lasting gift to the University and a reminder of our Quaker way….and we did!
It was hard work but, I hope, lots of fun too for all the volunteers who came along to take part during the week. Thanks so much to you all. Every day brought us new gifts- the right people at the right time- conversations we could never have had indoors, the quiet time of 'Still in the Garden' each morning was a very special experience for all - and we were blessed with the weather too!
We had people from across the country working together-digging, building, barrowing earth and stone and planting up the bee friendly and scented garden. It all goes to show what you can achieve when your Friends turn up to help! It already is developing a sense of place resonant of the many special outdoor Quaker places we have in our care.
Our hope is that Meetings around the country will be encouraged to see what difference can be made to our gardens and burial grounds so they may 'speak of our condition' to the wider community. The Legacy Garden is almost complete; we'll return in September to put up a dedication sign and hand over the maintenance to the University Estates team.
No time to rest on our laurels though (we didn't plant any!) Now it's time to take the work forward. We hope you'll join in sending your entries for the website page of gardens and burial grounds we want to map across the country. We'll be updating the mailing list and sending out forms for you to take part in that shortly.
The making of the Legacy Garden has been a wonderful experience for all involved with the Quaker Gardens Project. We'd like to go on and work with events for Meetings but we need your support. If you want to get involved, have a garden we need to know about or a problem we can help solve – or you simply wish to donate to enable this work to help others -please get in touch.
Remember our idea- Give a Gift- Give a Garden.
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SOURCE: William Lyon Homes
March 25, 2014 20:20 ET
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"Early response has been overwhelming, and it is clear that Atrium's attainable pricing and smart, stylish designs resonate with savvy homebuyers. There can be a certain value to buying prior to the grand opening and Atrium's combination of pre-model pricing, attached floorplans and convenient location has struck a positive chord with today's consumers," said Lesley Pennington, Vice President of Sales for William Lyon Homes. "The neighborhood's Kearny Mesa setting within close proximity to the 163 and 805 freeways offers homeowners easy access to downtown's business and leisure destinations, beaches and popular shopping centers. Pre-sale-pricing, a selection of brand new homes and a vibrant Spectrum address have made Atrium a must-have opportunity and now is a fantastic time to buy."
Don't miss out, visit the Atrium Sales Gallery to view 3D virtual tours of each floorplan and receive per plan pricing. The Sales Gallery is also the only place where prospective Atrium buyers have access to William Lyon Homes' innovative HomeStart tool that helps guide them to the floorplan best suited for their goals. Prospective buyers are also encouraged to register their interest by visiting www.lyonatrium.com to receive important news on the highly anticipated model grand opening this spring.
Atrium's six attached floorplan designs range from approximately 1,166 to 2,410 square feet, with 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2.5 to 3.5 baths and 2-car garages. Highlights include elegant master baths, large walk-in closets and charming front porches. Select floorplans feature the versatility of lofts, entertainment rooms, great rooms for casual gatherings and terraces that extend one's living space outdoors. Homebuyers will experience the benefits of brand new construction, the commitment of a notable homebuilder and the confidence of long-term warranties.
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It matters who your builder is, and William Lyon Homes means it when they say that they put themselves into their homes. They build each and every home as if it were their own and have earned a solid track record for constructing quality homes backed by a solid customer service program since 1954. Learn more by visiting www.lyonhomes.com for updated information on William Lyon Homes' new neighborhoods.
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After the rather bland adaptation of Dan Brown's blockbuster, The Da Vinci Code, director Ron Howard reunites with Tom Hanks for more
international intrigue. This time, with less dilly-dallying and a lot more panache. In Angels & Demons, Hanks stars as Professor Robert
Langdon, a Harvard scholar and widely respected symbologist, who is called to Vatican City after a container of lethal antimatter is
stolen. Branded onto the murder victims is an ambigram that points to the resurgence of the Illuminati, a scientific group dating back
to the days of Galileo. Time bomb in hand, the Illuminati plan to end to their long standing feud with the Catholic Church by blowing up
Vatican City. While much has been made about the controversial subject material, the film is fairly innocuous, avoiding deep philosophical
and religious debate and instead, opting for breathless action. Outlandish plot points aside, Angels & Demons delivers entertaining thrills
through picturesque Rome.
The film picks up with the passing of the Pope in Vatican City. Immediately following the funeral, the cardinals assemble to elect a
successor and identify four possible replacement candidates, known as the preferati. As a crowd grows in St. Peter's Square in anticipation
of a new Pope, in nearby Geneva, at a CERN scientific research facility, a vial of highly volatile antimatter is stolen. At the scene of the
crime, a physicist's body is marked with the symbol of the Illuminati, a secret society that swears vengeance for the persecution of Catholics
during the 17th Century. Those Catholics who favored science over the religious teachings of the church.
Back at Harvard, Robert Langdon is visited by a police official from the Vatican and debriefed. Having foiled the plot of Opus Dei, Langdon
is recruited to help solve the mystery, find the terrorists, and recover the antimatter. Upon his arrival in Rome, he is paired with CERN physicist
Vittoria Vetra and introduced to the Camerlengo (assistant to the Pope), Commander Richter and the Swiss Guard (protectors of the Pope), and Inspector
Olivetti of the Gendarme Corps of Vatican City. Furthermore, he is shown a video, detailing the intent of the Illuminati - the methodical execution
of each of the four preferati at 8, 9, 10, and 11 p.m. until the battery on the antimatter container runs out and wipes out all of Vatican City and
part of Rome. Racing against time, Langdon and Vetra must decipher the clues to save the preferati and defuse the ticking time bomb.
Author Dan Brown wrote Angels & Demons well before The Da Vinci Code, but director Ron Howard chose to film it as a sequel, building on the reputation
and experience of Langdon. And enabling screenwriters, David Koepp and Akiva Goldsman, the flexibility to adapt freely and streamline the story without
being overly cautious and faithful. For instance, Langdon's time at CERN is minimized, nationalities are altered for political correctness, and the
conclusion is less heroic and more self serving. Even Tom Hanks' hairstyle shows a dramatic improvement!
Because the Roman Catholic Church forbade filming in their churches and chambers, many of the interiors were reproduced at Sony. The Sistine
Chapel, St. Peter's Cathedral, the Pantheon, the Vatican Library - all rendered exquisitely and with the utmost detail. And in spite of the debate
between science and religion and the feud between the Catholic League and Sony, Ron Howard keeps things on an even keel, maintaining subjectivity
without ruffling feathers. After a description of Pius IX's "Great Castration" of Vatican City male statues, Langdon is asked if he is anti-Catholic. Slyly,
he retorts, "No. I'm anti-vandalism."
Historical inaccuracies aside, the most significant change between films is with the pacing. While there are some momentary lapses as when the Camerlengo
interrupts the College of Cardinals at the top of the hour to debrief them on the dangers of the Illuminati, monologues are kept at a minimum. And Howard
ensures that there are very few long winded or static expositions of religious history and detail. The acting is modest and efficient. And dialogue is
exchanged en route and almost always, with a sense of urgency.
That urgency, however, masks a much larger problem - namely, plausibility. Visible tracks reveal dozens upon dozens of plot problems. Most glaringly,
why the Illuminati would bother sharing their timetable, designing an elaborate plan to execute the preferati, and hide the antimatter at the end of the
trail to be discovered? Rather than set a timer on the antimatter in the catacombs underneath Vatican City, they create a symbolic scavenger hunt for
Langdon to follow. Fortunately, his skills for interpreting the clues are unmatched and timely. But when it comes to flying a helicopter, you really
have to rely on a cardinal to bail you out.
Says Cardinal Strauss to Langdon, "When you write about us, and you will, do so gently." Ironically, 'gentle' is precisely how Ron Howard treats Dan
Brown's fictional, but controversial novel. In Angels & Demons, details and logistics are glossed over in favor of a frenzied tempo. Science and religion
are treated equally, without favoritism. And the magnificent scenery of Rome, inclusive of historic landmarks, churches, and cathedrals, makes the film
come alive, akin to a travelogue. For all the hype and hurrah, Angels & Demons is a tame thriller, requiring several leaps of faith.


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Dr. Polansky understands his patients' desire to maintain an attractive smile. He prefers to place white fillings and crowns because they are durable and lasting options. The location of a cavity or crack in a tooth must be factored in when choosing the best restorative material. In most cases, though, the teeth that show in your smile can be repaired with composite resin, tooth-colored fillings or white, custom-shaded porcelain crowns.
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Becca Kloha Strand
"Leap and the net will appear!"
-Becca Kloha Strand
Days before we launched Becca's new website, she emailed us with great news—she's going back out on tour with Wicked!
The response from her website announcement was also one of the greatest we've seen. It's evident this young lady is not only talented—but more importantly, loved.
For those that don't know you, tell us a little bit about yourself!
In the last year, I've taken a rather big leap. After two-and-a-half years on the road with a truly amazing show and company of people, I ended my time touring with Wicked. Why, you ask? For Love. My husband of 5 years, Ryan, and I sold our home and said "Sayonara" to our life in NYC and relocated to Cincinnati while he attends grad school at UC/CCM, where he's pursuing a double masters in business and arts administration. Go Bearcats!
So, I have happily accepted the task of defining myself in a new city. The last 10 months have brought us so much joy both personally and professionally in ways we didn't even expect… so, I guess you could say, "I lept, and then net appeared!"
What are you currently working on or towards?
In mid-June, I'll be returning to Wicked for a brief 3-week engagement! Here in Cincinnati, I am having a great time making connections and working both in the commercial industry and as a teaching artist, and am looking forward to working more in films and on stage.
What's the best thing that's happened to you from social media?
I love how social media connects people. While I was on tour, I never ceased to be amazed at the connections or reconnections I had the opportunity to make with friends, because one of us saw that the other happened to be in the same city we were in at that moment.
What's your advice to aspiring artists?
This business requires a lot of you personally. The difference between being an artist and many other professions is that YOU are the product! The amazing thing about that is how sweet the rewards are when you achieve them. However, it makes everything (both the successes and disappointments) feel much more personal.
My advice is: Fall in love with auditioning, because before you can do what you love, you have to book the job!
Why did you choose CSM to build your website?
CSM is the complete package. Not only are their designs sleek and easy to navigate, Tony and his team are incredibly professional and prompt. In addition to that, CSM doesn't just build your website, they give you the tools to maintain your site and help you learn how to create the online presence you wish to have!
What responses have you received from your new website?
I've received so many wonderful compliments! Here are just a few:
- "Love the site. Your pictures are perfect; captures your outer as well as your inner beauty."
- "I love the iPhone format! Great!!!"
- "So cool. I would hire you!"
- "Excellent site. Well done, great photography, easy to navigate, informative and not cluttered. A winner!"
You can read them all here:
So happy to share the launch of my new website with you AND some exciting news about what I'll be up to this summer...Posted by Becca Kloha Strand on Monday, June 1, 2015
Thanks for taking the time to do this interview, Becca! I hope our paths continue to cross.
For more information on CSM websites, click here.
Tony Howell is a digital strategist dedicated to helping you design your future—creating offline success from your online presence.


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Name: Tessa Suzzane Shoebridge
Ph: 09 826 1008
Website: www.theunknownchef.co.nz
Email: Tessa at the domain Shoebridge.co.nz
Citizenship: New Zealand Citizen
I have been in the hospitality industry for approximately 20 years. I love taking amazing ingredients and turning them into something excitingly different. I am passionate about working with food and all that it entails.
I am an honest and reliable person with an outgoing personality who enjoys working with people. I am enthusiastic and willing to learn new things. I am hardworking and punctual and love to use my creative ability. I can offer commitment to any job and I am not afraid of hard work and long hours.
I have been in a number of chef positions for many years but now my true dream is to be a pastry chef. This is something I have been dreaming of for a very long time and now it is time to make that a reality.
Bronze medal fruit flan: Junior Regional Competitions July 2008
Education & Qualifications:
Advanced Food Safety Course with Agriquality (14 & 15 February 2007)
Unit standards of 15274, 167,168, 20666, 9677, 2977, 14466
Comprehensive First Aid February 2005
Health and Safety Representative Training (18 & 19 March 2004)
Various other certifications for non food courses
London City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 (1984-1986)
Sixth Form Certificate and School Certificate From Kelston Girls High School
Job History:
February 2008 - Present West Auckland Hospice, Waitakere
Position: Volunteer worker teaching basic cookery skills to recently widowed partners.
December 2007 - Present Baptist Home care, Waitakere
Position: Elderly support worker . Part time while studying at NSIA
October 2007 - November 2007 Cafe 309
March 2007 – October 2007 Valentine's, Lincoln Road, Auckland
Position: Cold larder chef (salads and desserts)
2005-2007 Trident Tavern, Onehunga
Position: Sole charge Bistro chef
1993 – present
Entertainer at parties and events
2003 - 2005 Glen Eden Baptist Home Care
Position: Home care worker
Duties: Working with elderly and disabled people providing personal care, home help, meal preparation etc
2001 - 2003 Fencible Manor Rest home
Position: Weekend chef / diversional therapist / caregiver
I have done a variety of things over the years and here are some of the places I have worked:
Field force Demonstrators, professional supermarket demonstrator.
Butler Gibpat (Hospitality Equipment), sales representative.
Blue Ribbon Agencies (Hospitality Equipment), sales representative.
Ponsonby Tavern, 2nd Chef.
Cin Cin on Quay, cold larder and breakfast chef.
Tonys, Lorne Street, 2nd Chef.
Sunset Resthome, Blockhouse Bay, Cook for 120 residents.
NZ Herald, Night shift Supervisor in Café.
Grafton Oaks Hotel, breakfast chef.
Pakuranga Hungry Horse, grill chef / dessert chef.
Colonial Arms Restaurant, Motat, Western Springs, Buffet and a la carte chef.
The Keg, Henderson, dishwasher / kitchenhand.
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Sweet 16 & Quinceañeras
A major turning point in a girl's life demands an exceptional event. DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia- Valley Forge is an excellent venue for your Sweet 16 or Quinceañera combining classical elegance with modern luxury.
Whether you are looking to host a Philadelphia bridal shower celebrating your upcoming nuptials or a baby shower venue in the King of Prussia area, we have a room for you! You take care of the party favors and shower games and let us take care of the rest! Host a baby or a bridal shower at our lovely venue where ambiance, service and cuisine come together for an extraordinary event. Our dedicated team will work with you to create a menu and unique experience for your guests. We look forward to crafting a special event for your special day.
For this once in a lifetime celebration let our experienced Event Professionals prepare an occasion that will be remembered and cherished forever. We will provide you with an occasion that is flawless in every detail from exceptional presentations to kosher menus.
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Come and celebrate your reunion or anniversary with us! We have many amenities to help make this special occasion one to remember. Our facility can accommodate any number of guests. Our chef will create a perfect menu to fit your wants and needs as well! You want dancing, drinks and special memorable slideshow too? No problem! Our event professional can help make your event effortless.
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Our hotel is the perfect venue to host your High School Prom or formal. Want a unique and memorable night? Here's what we offer: The Ballroom holds up to 500 guests, with a dance floor available. We have an amazing catering service on site. Our event staff will help your committee with set up and personalized options.
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What beautiful spring weather we had here in Annapolis yesterday that featured clear blue skies and pleasant breezes. I for one spent part of my day out on the water but also made time to take in another aspect of Mother Nature's handiwork on land as well. While out on a midday walk in the Historic District I was treated to the recently developed foliage and colorful flowers along the way.
Here are a few of the photographs taken on my walk so come along with me now and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
What would spring be without the vivid colors of the Azaleas bushes? One can find these colorful low growing bushes throughout the city however I especially enjoy seeing them in the front yards of our more stately looking residences. Too bad that their flowers last for such a short period of time.
The pin shaped green leaves of this Japanese Maple Tree stood out even against the backdrop of such a well manicured lawn and surrounding trees.
The pink and white petals of these flowers appear so delicate.
Trees continue to bloom in the front yard of this Annapolis residence.
Hanging baskets, pots set on the porch and even occasional flower boxes were visible from the sidewalks as Annapolitans spruced up the outside of their homes for Spring.
Accents of lavender decorate the roof line of a front porch on one of my favorite Victorian style residences in the city.
Colorful blossoms on a cherry tree take in the midday sun as a faint breezes stir them ever so slightly.
I hope that you have enjoyed our walk among the flowers and trees in Maryland's Capital City on the Chesapeake Bay,
G J Gibson
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The Guardian wrote:A "dangerous" cyclist knocked down and killed a pedestrian on a busy London street and then blamed his victim, saying people have "zero respect", a court heard.
Alliston told police he had been riding a fixed-gear bike since 2014, having removed the front brake from a previous model.
In 2015, he tweeted: "The time when you first take your brakes off and feeling like you're in a lucasbrunelle movie," in apparent reference to an American bike stunt film-maker.
Penny told jurors: "The crown suggests that what the defendant was doing – riding a fixed-wheel bicycle without a front brake through a busy area of central London at nearly 20mph at lunchtime when hazards, such as pedestrians stepping out into the road, might well be expected to occur in front of him requiring him to react – was dangerous.
He has been charged with "under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act of causing bodily harm to Briggs by wanton or furious driving".


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I think careful cooking is love, don't you? The loveliest thing you can cook for someone who's close to you is about as nice a valentine as you can give. Julia Child
It may very well be true that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, but women have stomachs too and also like us, they're closest neighbor to the north is the evasive love pump. Guys, that's your cue to pay attention and read on! With more women working these days than ever before, cooking for your wife, girlfriend, or date can be a perfect way to spend an evening together. Whether it's a quick weeknight meal together or something more elaborate for a romantic evening, she'll love it when you feed her.
For The Single Guys:
Ditch the expensive watches and fancy car routine. Women are not impressed these days by material objects or status symbols, but if you spend a day planning and shopping for a meal that you will cook for her later that evening – her closest circle of friends will all know your name the next day. TIP: Nothing is less attractive than a guy flaunting expensive items that he really can't afford or shouldn't have in the first place. If you're not well versed in the culinary arts, start slowly and take on a project that you can easily handle, don't start out with beef wellington and a chocolate souffle. The appreciation will be derived from the thought and effort invested in the project, not your ability to appear on TV to "Beat Bobby Flay."
I will be adding tips and recipes in the coming weeks ranging from 'beginner' to 'advanced' to help you along. It's best to start with a small appetizer, a simple seafood dish, a fresh vegetable and a moderate dessert. No need to go too heavy on the calories at first, she'll feel guilty about not finishing her plate and you don't want her falling asleep right after dessert either. You don't have to cook everything either- appetizer can a good artisan bread with cheeses, olives and prosciutto – dessert can be as simple as an assortment of Godiva truffles. For the ambiance: Choose a popular genre of music that's not too lame and generally popular, a single flower in a small vase and one candle will do just fine for the table – it's not necessary to turn your apartment or house into a shrine – less is more. TIP: Ask her about any food allergies before you plan the meal.
For The Married Guys:
You're probably accustomed to either the idea of your wife cooking for you, ordering take-out from local restaurants or making the most popular dinner plan of all – reservations. Throw her a curve ball and offer to cook for her this time, she'll appreciate it more than you think. As mentioned above, no need to go full blown Emeril if you're not ready for that just yet. For added effect, open up a bottle of wine and invite her into the kitchen to have a glass while you're doing your prep work- she'll probably want to lend a hand as well. Remember, it's about creating something and spending time together, not an intention to impress.
The money you save by not going to a restaurant can be diverted to a nice bouquet of flowers, on a higher end menu or a more decadent dessert. TIP: Foie Gras and caviar are much less expensive at a local retailer than in the high end restaurant that would list them on the menu, so go ahead and enjoy! It obviously doesn't have to be Foie Gras and caviar of course, those are just a couple of my guilty pleasures. For you it could be a 3 lb lobster or whatever you love to eat but avoid because of the cost in expensive restaurants. With budgets being equal, there is no comparison as to how much better you can dine at home – you're saving a boat load of cash by eating at home and not paying $13 for a glass of wine when you can buy the whole bottle at the store for $17. You're also not spending an extra 20% on the gratuity, on top of the food and cocktails.
If you have young children, you can also save $ on the babysitter. Quarantine the young ones to a separate room to watch a movie or play a game while you entertain each other, they'll love the fact that you're at home enjoying the evening together.
Three Phases Of The Cooking Experience:
- The Planning Phase. For me, this is the most intriguing part of it all as the menu sets the mood. What kind of mood I'm in now, and what kind of mood do I want to be in when I will be eating, what to buy, where to buy it etc… Taste is similar to smell when it comes to the senses, a particular taste can bring you back to a happy moment in your life just as easily as a certain smell can.
- The Indulging Phase: This is obviously the part where you get to enjoy what you have created and relax while you indulge in the outcome. Not much description needed here, we all love the eating part.
- The Satisfaction Phase: The meal is over and it turned out just the way you expected. Now for the finale – pour yourself a glass of your favorite after dinner drink and bring on the dessert.
Note: If you're a beginner and phase 3 turns out to be elusive the first couple of times, don't get frustrated it's all part of the challenge and the experience – move immediately to the second part of phase 3! Assess your mistakes, correct your errors and apply what you've learned on the next go around.. Don't give up!
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Do you ever feel like you just don't know what to do? You are surrounded by so many people but still feel alone? It's as if you feel like you are too young to be burdened with so many problems that you have to fix, future plans that have to be made, grades to work hard for and while doing all these you are also discovering yourself and learning to love all your imperfections. You feel like you're in this muddle, everything's unsure and blurry you don't know which way to go.. left or right. Does anybody else feel this? Because I do. Sometimes, if not most of the time, I just feel.. lost. But you know what, at the end of it all faith comes along. Nothing might not make sense for now, but I have faith in God's grace and love for me. That is what's keeping me going and what I keep reminding myself. Then I don't feel lost anymore.
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Gryphon Asset Management and its principals Richard and Melissa Kruse have been appointed as receiver and ordered to take over management of the historic Knotty Pine Bar & Grill in the City of Grandview Heights, Ohio.
The Knotty Pine was originally opened in 1935 by Baise and Maria Ciconne in a former Kroger corner store and is considered one of the oldest restaurants in Ohio. Jim Savage bought the location in early 2004 and undertook a complete renovation. Gryphon staff came on site October 24, 2012.
"This is a fabulous location with a long history in the community and has all the signs of completing a successful turnaround," said Richard Kruse of Gryphon. "We have brought in a new GM to assist Jim with the operation, are in the process of tweaking the menu and are streamlining back of house operations. Assessments are being made hourly and enhancements made daily."
Restaurant consultant, Jason Norton, has been named interim General Manager. Jason has more than a decade in the restaurant and food service distribution industries. He began his career with The SYGMA Network and has owned a number of local bars and restaurants. Most recently he was the corporate franchisor for PaPa Joes Pizza in Columbus Ohio where he grew the chain from three stores to 8 before selling that business earlier this year.
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Stephen Malkmus @ Manchester Gorilla
90s indie icon back in Manc.
Was chuffed to bits when the NME asked me to cover this one – I've been really getting into early 90s grunge/lo-fi rock of late, and it's a sound thats making a bit of a resurgence at the minute. Pavement and Sonic Youth have been two particular highlights of this era for me, so the opportunity to photograph the former's iconic frontman's current outfit was not to be sniffed at.
This was my first time shooting at Gorilla in Manchester. It'd played host to a few gigs over the past 12 months that I fancied shooting, but for whatever reason it hadn't happened. I'd not heard great things, though (from a photographers point of view). In a few ways, it's quite similar to The Cockpit in Leeds – It's under a train station for one, has no photopit, has a similar capacity, and has a very similar arched ceiling. The one at Gorilla, however, is predominantly painted black. This was going to be a tough night.
Given the lack of photo pit I had to get their early to stand if I was to stand any chance of getting near the front. Thankfully, the crowds hadn't amassed too much during support Joanna Gruesome (who were amazing) and I tactfully made my way though the onlookers to collar a decent spot. During the changeover it became clear that Mr. Malkmus wasn't going to be stood centre stage, so further manoeuvring was required to get stage right. So, my first challenge was addressed fairly quickly and hassle free. My next issue was going to be the lighting. The house setup at Gorilla isn't fantastic, but stage right in particular was dark. I was packing a flashgun, so could fill in to a degree, but with nothing to bounce a flash off this proved quite tricky. I persevered, trying a few different options whilst constantly doing my best to remain courteous/not p*ss off onlookers around me. It was tough.
When I was confident I had enough material for the mag, I decided to go for a wander to see what else I could find – I'd been given AAA, and in the past I'd been guilty of not making the most of it. I'd spotted a hatch at the back of the stage that looked promising, so I set off trying to find it. A few security guards pointed me in the right direction, before I was presented with a door with a combination lock on it. At this point I thought my luck had run out, until a member of staff spied my wristband and kindly popped the code in for me. Success! I had access to the hatch I'd been scouting for! I spent the remainder of the set waiting for Malkmus to turn and face the drummer or the bassist (Gary 'Crib' Jarman's wife) so I could get a decent shot of him and the crowd, of which there were a couple of nice opportunities.
The guy finished their set and prepared for the encore, so I decided it was time to make a move. However, upon leaving the secret hatch room I (literally) bumped into the band discussing what tracks to play. I interupted – bit rude, in hindsight – to tell Mr. Malkmus they'd played a great set, and also managed to grab this sweet reportage-style portrait:
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Drabble: Sweet Devastation
Syrup and cream coated every exposed surface. Chunks of fruit and sponges were splattered everywhere, including underneath the overhead cupboards thanks to the sticky coating.
If this was the kitchen, she would just be annoyed, but this was her study. Who knew how many documents and letters were hiding under all that sweetness.
"What happened here?" she cried out.
Her foster son rushed over, only to stop a few steps behind her.
"Sorry. It's my fault," said the lanky teen. He held a bucket in one hand. "I was going to clean it before you came back."
"What were you doing?"
"Making a cake."
"In my study?"
"… Yes?"
They watched each other for a long time. Her baffled, him uneasy. Finally, she said, "We'll clean what we can."
She reached for the rag in the bucket, but he pulled back.
"I can do it myself. Why don't you take a break upstairs?"
"You sure?"
She headed upstairs. Better rest now before she dealt with her devastated study.
Something exploded downstairs. She rushed back down.
"What happened?"
"Nothing. Everything's fine. Go back and rest."
She hesitated at the foot of the stairs. Check on her foster son or trust he had everything under control?
She turned around and headed back up the stairs.
Find out what happened in Count to ten, try again.
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Experts discuss coastal risks
More awareness is needed about protecting lives and property along U.S. coastal areas, according to experts at the 19th Disasters Roundtable in Washington, D.C.
BY HEATHER MOYER | WASHINGTON, D.C. | March 29, 2007
A community cannot survive a disaster unless its businesses survive the disaster.
Harvey Ryland, Institute for Building and Home Safety
Disaster mitigation experts and responders may not be able to change the public's desire to live along the U.S. coast, but they can help publicize and plan for the risks, according to attendees at the 19th Disasters Roundtable workshop.
Everyone should also be working together toward that goal, they said.
"Those looking at (coastal) planning and development aren't the same as those looking at hazard risks - and those should be brought together," said Debra Hernandez, who runs a company that advises on coastal and environmental issues.
The workshop, "Protecting Lives and Property at our Coastlines," touched on issues including responsible development, building codes and how disasters impact small businesses. The roundtable is held three times a year by The National Academies in Washington, D.C.
Representatives of government, private companies and non-profits attended Wednesday's session.
The importance and impact that the coastal areas have on the entire U.S. economy was stressed by a majority of the speakers.
"Our coasts drive the nation," said Judith Kildow of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.
Kildow said the 30 coastal states make up 83 percent of the nation's economy, are home to 82 percent of the U.S. population and account for 81 percent of the American job market.
Speakers said they believed that climate change will cause more extreme weather events including hurricanes and rising oceans, and warned that the "economic impact will be deep."
Kildow noted the vulnerability of states where the economy is overwhelmingly dependent on the coastlines.
"Florida is already at risk," she said. "Sixty-eight percent of the state's economy is in its coastal counties. When so much of a state's economy is sitting in vulnerable territory, the rest of the state may not be economically strong enough to help (in a crisis)."
With so much at risk, small businesses need a disaster plan to survive, said Harvey Ryland of the Institute for Building and Home Safety.
"A community cannot survive a disaster unless its businesses survive the disaster," he said.
Small businesses account for 98 percent of U.S. firms, he said, and they have the least amount of resources to protect themselves, making them the most vulnerable.
"We need to make protection of businesses a public value just like we've made auto safety a public value," Ryland said. "We must stop building businesses that do not incorporate disaster-resistant features. We must also start retrofitting existing businesses."
He also recommended continued enforcement of building codes, illustrating his point with photos of buildings side-by-side after recent hurricanes. Those with up-to-date building codes showed few scratches while those built under older codes had hardly a wall left standing.
"We know strong building codes work," he said.
Other speakers backed Hernandez's points on responsible building and brought up others on what redevelopment looks like post-disaster.
Gavin Smith of the Mississippi Alternative Housing Program discussed the state's devastated Gulf Coast. Many families there are left with just an empty lot and the possibility of top-dollar buy-outs from major development companies, he said.
He questioned what the coast would look like if all the lots were purchased by major firms and the historic homes and ethnic communities moved inland.
"We're ending up with a population moving out and large-scale development moving in," he said.
Speakers emphasized the importance of proper planning and communication with both those developing coastal areas and with the general public, noting that the awareness of risk is necessary for positive results.
"Society is unlikely to act unless it feels vulnerable," said D. James Baker, former administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "We need to find a way to communicate risk to the public and to Congress so we can get action."
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So, I'm excited to start my "Favorite Thrift Finds" (Hashtag pending) series. Before I go into the long, drawn out, proclamations about all of the awesome deals I find while thrifting; #FavoriteThriftFinds is about making a positive lifestyle change. One of the most important reasons for displaying the thrift finds is to empower people to establish their own styling rules. I mean, what better way to accomplish this than by buying vintage, right? This first edition is my formal favorites! Many of the selections included in this blog have been featured as the #ThriftFindoftheWeek on my weekly Facebook post or offered for purchase at the Right Piece Boutique. Of course, recycling clothing has far more benefits than just the fact that the other "It Girl" at the party won't share the same outfit (even if you are cuter...lol) right? Upcycling and recycling offers the opportunity to walk in your truth.
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Event: 1st Annual Apex Pyramid Awards, Atlanta, GA
Details: Recycled form fitting, cinched waist satin blend one shoulder knee length dress in black with flower detail. matching black satin pumps.
Event: 50 & Fabulous Gala, Lithonia, GA
Details: I call this #CherryCoveredChocolate. This ultra sexy, body con dress fits and hits in all of the right places! This dress falls at or right below the knee and flatters from the shoulder to the hem line.
Event: 2016 Georgia Gala Awards Atlanta, GA
Details: The ultimate sexy, #BlackSatin form-fitting recycled cocktail dress fit for a Queen (hence the throne...lol). The standard strap dress falls about mid-thigh and fits like a glove.
Thrifting is really more than about saving a few bucks. It's about a new way of living, creating style masterpieces, and being economically responsible. Everyone feels great when they look great. Everytime I walk in a store searching for that #RightPiece for myself, or even a client, I get all warm and fuzzy inside (kind of like when I used to drink martinis). Searching through the fabulous unique options and finding all the hidden treasures makes it all worthwhile. It is a great way to engage in some retail therapy without the retail prices. A personal goal is that every person finds, creates, and owns their personal style and I'm here to help each of you do just that! There is no greater accomplishment than sowing into the lives of others. In honor of the #FavoriteThriftFinds initiative kick off, I am offering a free 15 minute consultation to the first 10 people to sign up by July 1, 2016 at 5:30pm EST. You may also be eligible to obtain VIP status from the Right Piece Boutique. Click on the image below to sign up for the consultation today.
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Origin: Switzerland
City: Zurich
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Why do you do what you do? Because I fell in love with it.
Could you describe your style and how it developed? Has your style develop/change over the time being active? If yes, how? On one side I love simple portraits with plain background where all of the attention is on the persons face. On the other side I like to create imagery with a lot of different subjects and angles and details combined in one series
Where do you get inspiration from? From every day moments, humans I meet or pass.
What is the best part about working within the creative industries? Connections which happen everywhere and most of the time unexpected. Being here today and suddenly get a call and being on an other place tomorrow. You never know what will happen the next day or week.
What do you wish you knew about your business before you got started? Nothing more that i knew then. Because it was wonderful to develop myself and finding my own way to get where i am now. To stumble is a part of that, and it still happens 😉
Who would you like to work with? Well, there are so many! Don`t know where to start.
What is your idea of success? If you work and you don`t realize that you`re working and your able to make a living out of it.
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Do you believe it is important to raise artistic awareness in your country? Absolutely!
In your opinion, how important is it to culturally educate through art? Very important. Without art we`re just animals.
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I'm looking for opinions, and anecdotes on how you knew it was time to move on from one program and join another without factoring in the money aspect of taking a new position with another program.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
I'm looking for opinions, and anecdotes on how you knew it was time to move on from one program and join another without factoring in the money aspect of taking a new position with another program.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
The longer I was a business professional, the more I realized how crucially important it was to like, respect, and trust the people with whom I worked. I can trace virtually all of my positive experiences to a workplace where those components were pretty uniformly in place. Not surprisingly, most of my less positive experiences evidenced a breakdown in one or more of those factors.
I have a daughter and so, you can skip this if you want. The first TB team my daughter (BB) played for was a rec team that was forced to play TB because the rec board kept making new aimed at my daughter. It started when she was not allowed to windup and throw full speed. She was then forced to hit at the end of the lineup so she could not get as many at bats in a game. BB played for that team through 12U. However, at 12U, she was asked to guest play for a 14U team. She threw as the #1 on the team she "guest played" with and hit 3rd in the lineup. They considered her a part of the team. The coach of her first team came to me and said he would recommend that BB play for the other team since he could not have that team play the level of competition she needed to play. By then, BB was playing 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U depending upon what tournament the other team played in.
The following year, the older team folded during the winter. BB was asked to play for an older team that was a part of a new program. We didn't want BB playing 14, 16 and 18U. It was mentioned that if she played varsity as a freshman, she would doing exactly that. The team hooked us up with regards to cost and the equipment issued was exceptional. Three uniforms, bat bag, back pack, ... We did not realize that instantly, BB would be on a team that would play in 7 states and win tournaments in 5 of the 7. She was playing with girls that were older and that concerned us until we found out that they were the best kids in the world. The coach quit instantly due to a job change and he was replaced by one of the best men I have ever met. That guy asked me to be his assistant and I did on condition that I never made a decision regarding my child. This was our introduction to year round softball. I think BB counted the first year and she played over 162 games which is the equivalent to MLB. BB played for this program for 2 years and then all the older girls were too old and in college. She was still eligible to play 14U. LOL We had to move on.
BB was asked to play for one of the top programs in the Midwest. They made all kinds of promises. Hint, beware of those programs that promise everything. She was to be the #1 pitcher, middle of lineup hitter, ... We found out that so many others were promised the same thing. BB's best friend was supposed to be on this team but we found out that she was cut. She called BB and said that she was given a position on another team and that they wanted BB. The choice was easy after being lied to.
BB found a home and now coaches in that new program. This team had substantial fees BUT they also offered year round training, weight room, video work, and played a year around schedule. BB found a program where everyone was as committed as she was to winning. They had similar goals, were concerned about both academics and athletics, but a team through community involvement including working at so many charities, ... Every girl on that team went on to play college but one. The one that didn't went to culinary college. They played all over the country and BB had offers to play at just about every level one could play from two P5 schools to every school in the area D-II Conference.
Now the answer to your question can be found in the above but it comes down to is your child developing, is he challenged, is he being exposed to better competition in front of those schools he might be interested in, is he playing with friends and not acquaintances, is he happy, ...
You're asking about baseball as a profession, right? Not when to stop playing the game.
That's correct Prepster, as a Coach not as a player.
If you think it is time, it prob. is. The reasons I have switched jobs.....Wife took a new job, got 1st HC job, went to bigger/better school, wanted to get closer to family (took asst. job), wanted to go back to being HC, went to a school for way more $$$.
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I'm looking for opinions, and anecdotes on how you knew it was time to move on from one program and join another without factoring in the money aspect of taking a new position with another program.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
I think this is a fairly universal question that applies to baseball or any profession. I've changed jobs/companies a few times. For me, it came down to these 4 four things not in any particular order. If one of these 4 things is out of balance for more than a year, then I began looking for the next career move. Your mileage may vary.
1) Personal growth, training & skills development
2) Opportunity to succeed and realize the benefits of doing a good job
3) Chemistry & trust with my boss
4) Balance with family life and overall financial security
Good luck with your decision.
Thanks Fenway, I like your method, I believe I can find that very useful going forward.


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Maybe you could drill the hole and hang them from a string before glazing the edges. That way you could glaze all the way around in one turn.
I have a question about using resin to glaze, as you seem to do often. First, it looks like you use regular paintbrushes- do you have a way of cleaning them for reuse, or are they getting thrown out after? Second, I tried painting a glaze coat on some cabochons but it beaded up and just did not work. I was using Amazing Clear Cast, and I'm wondering if it has too high a surface tension? Do you think I'd have better luck with Envirotex Lite or Jewelry Resin? Thanks for your time, I love the blog! So many inspirations and ideas to try!
Jade, I don't even try to clean the brushes. Mission impossible. So I buy them at the dollar store and try to use them when I have a couple of glaze projects. The best tip I have if you are glazing a non flat surface is to let your resin rest for 20+ minutes so it really thickens. It will cling better to the surface you brush it on. My table always has 5-6 projects in various stages so the resin all gets used.
New to this site and I love it!
I use a couple of brushes dedicated only to my resin work. What I find cleans them quite well is Gamsol. You can buy it at art stores.
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Jessica McKinney is an artist living in Baltimore, Maryland
I am a passionate artist who paints in acrylic, oil, watercolor and ink -- often combining media for a desired effect. I like to document the places I have traveled and the beauty and joy I have found in nature. But my artwork is more than just a documentation of places and things; it is also a vehicle with which I communicate positivity and my appreciation for life.
My goal is to create colorful, eye-catching artworks that will uplift others and add warmth to the spaces they inhabit.


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Everyday in the Disaster Relief Warehouse is an adventure. There is still a huge need for food and basic supplies to those affected by the storms. But aside from the food and supplies, people come in for a listening ear and a warm hug. We know that every day can seem like an obstacle course as they try to rebuild their homes and lives. The volunteers who are there to love on them as they enter the building are amazing. They take the time (even in a 95 degree warehouse) to love on and listen to each family that enters the building.
We have seen many 'God-moments' throughout the last six weeks as volunteers took the time to love on each family. One of them being as simple as handing out one of the 'love letters' we have received. 'Love letters' are handmade cards that have been sent to us from all over the world with encouraging notes, scriptures, drawings that we hand out to the families that have been affected by the storms. A few weeks ago, one of our volunteers dug deep into a large box of assorted 'love letters' and handed the card to a family from Guana who had recently moved to Oklahoma and lost everything in the storms. The family opened the letter and started crying. The letter was written in their native language and had been mailed from a family in Guana! The family was overwhelmed and gave praise to God for caring so much about them in their time of need. They had felt so alone and hopeless after the storms and this letter from a family in Guana who was praying for them was exactly what they needed to give them hope!
Those are the kind of moments that we couldn't have planned even if we tried!
We all have the opportunity for God to show off in our every day lives. The key is to slow down long enough to see what He has in store for your day. He wants to use you in the little moments of life. I encourage you to slow down and anticipate God to show up and use you to bless someone today. They are the moments that give each one of us hope in a hurting world.


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October 16, 2017 05:58 PM
(ABC 6 News) - The Minnesota Department of Commerce is alerting drivers after a bad batch of gasoline was delivered to dozens of stations in Southeast Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin over the Oct. 13 weekend.
Magellan Midstream Partners said a small amount of diesel fuel got into regular 87-octane gasoline.
Investigators have inspected all the stations where the tainted fuel was delivered and on Monday nearly all the stations were cleared to begin selling gas again.
So, what can this tainted gas potentially do to your car?
"A small amount wouldn't really do a whole lot of damage at all the first thing you'd notice is you will see a lot of smoke coming out of the tailpipe," said Denis Labelle, owner of Labell Auto LLC in Rochester.
But, Labell added there would be cause for concern if your engine was exposed to a large amount of the tainted gas.
State officials said the amount of diesel that made its way into the gas was small, so most drivers will only experience engine knocking or roughness.
Magellan said if you think you received a bad batch of gas to keep your receipt and they will cover any damage made by legitimate claims.
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