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On Becoming a Novelist
I dove into John Gardner's On Becoming a Novelist, hoping that it, like Stephen King's On Writing, would provide me with a glimpse into that elusive world of what it feels like to be a novelist, the creative process, and the real secrets of success. I have read all sorts of guides with regard to how to improve my writing, and more than a few that maintain that being a successful writer is just hard work. Of course we all know that. I wanted something that explored the innermost sensibilities of a writer and like On Writing does not mince words about what leads a writer to success.
On Becoming a Novelist is broken into four sections – The Writer's Nature, The Writer's Training and Education, Publication and Survival and Faith. There is so much to offer in this book that I am going to focus only on the first section and leave the other sections for subsequent reviews.
The Writer's Nature explores qualities that contribute to success in a novelist. Gardner stresses that novelists must have a verbal sensitivity – that is the ability to "invent authentically interesting language" but that the good novelist cannot be primarily worried about linguistic brilliance at the expense of "telling his story in a moving way." Gardner emphasizes the importance of creating a vivid and continuous dream, such that the reader forgets about the printed words on the page and begins to see images. If the dream is not vivid with the right crisp language signals, the image will be "cloudy, confusing, ultimately annoying and boring." And the dream must be continuous – "the reader must not be jerked back from the dream to the words on the page by language that's distracting."
Gardner also believes that novelists must have an accurate and original eye that allows him or her to see both literal details and metaphorical equivalencies more accurately, vividly and selectively. Unpromising writers in contrast see things derivatively. Writers must have both self-understanding and an understanding and fascination with others, especially others that are different from themselves. This is essential for them to be able to get inside their characters' heads and make them think and behave authentically.
The third indicator of talent in a potential novelist is having a storyteller's intelligence. This involves the ability to establish the vivid and continuous dream. To do so, Gardner feels the writer must be generous, answering every reasonable question the reader may have, revealing important information in a timely manner and avoiding "pointlessly subtle games." He notes that every child who likes stories knows intuitively what a good story is, but by the time that child becomes a teenager he or she might become confused as a result of what he has learned in school. Gardner observes "In the best fiction, plot is not s series of surprises but an increasingly moving series of recognitions, or moments of understanding."
Finally, Gardner observes that successful writers require daemonic compulsiveness. Gardner argues that this drive is essential particularly for novelists to continue working when one realizes one has created "too many unmanageable elements" and characters that one "must present convincingly" and the writer "comes to the realization that he is lost." Gardner observes that a truly good novel generally requires "slow, slow baking." A key element of success is for the novelist to ultimately achieve authority of voice whereby the reader trusts that the writer knows what he is doing – that nothing is laboured, or wasted or tentative, because most readers have a built-in shit detector.


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Not too long ago, keywords were the most important thing for web designers, but, it was replaced by search engine optimization. Everyone believed that SEO was the best thing to hit Internet marketing ever – until the cry "Content is king!" was embraced by nearly everyone using the Internet for marketing. Soon after, optimization for mobile devices was the word of the moment for web designers. More recently, user experience (UX) has become the newest watchword for Internet marketing although UX design has been a practice since the 1990s.
Google, the juggernaut Internet search engine may have started the push for the enhanced user experience that began with its Penguin upgrades. All those upgrades, as well as the ones that followed, were made to enhance user experience.
Interesting, but what has this to do with my dental or medical practice? Quite a lot actually, if you use the Internet as a way to market. Most of your competitors do use the Internet for marketing, so if you want to stay competitive, you must learn about the user experience and your web presence.
Is The User Interface the Same as User Experience?
No, they are distinct things that often rely on one another. Let's use a new car as an example. You buy a new car that is equipped with every option you want. Inside and out the car is gorgeous and inviting – just like your website is. This is the user interface.
When you start the car it backfires, the road noise is very loud, the stereo system doesn't play as well as your old AM/FM radio. The road feels like a never-ending railroad track. This is user experience and it was awful.
So, the Internet is your cyber highway, websites you visit have a user interface that helps your patients navigate your site, and how a user interacts with your site is the user experience – what could possibly go wrong?
UX Designers Are Essential for Health Care Practice Websites
The lines between user interface design and user experience design are blurry and sometimes invisible. For a dental or medical website, both are needed, but this article is devoted to UX. Colman Walsh, who has worked in UX for the last 17 years in the United States and Europe explained UX design:
"Because of the word 'design', UX often gets conflated with styling. But they're not the same. UX is a problem-solving discipline. Identifying problems, solving them and designing elegant solutions. Styling is often part of the solution, but doesn't have to be."
An experienced UX designer knows that the experience of users on websites is swayed by any number of factors including,
- Speed the site loads at
- The marketing content on the site
- Color selection
- Set expectations
- Functional performance of your site
- Customer support
- Personality the user feels from the site such as friendly, authoritative, laid-back, paternalistic etc.
- How financial matters are discussed
It's the little things that affect site visitors' user experience in a big way. If any of the above or other factors annoy, don't work or whatever occurs, you run the risk of making sure that the prospective patient does not return. To avoid these issues and ensure your site UX designer is headed in the right direction.
UX Design Essentials
- The core of UX is its utility. This means your site is useful to your patients and meets their needs.
- But, for a site to make use of its utility it must have high usability. This means patients can easily use your site easily. So, if navigation is easy, pages load quickly, and features like making an appointment online works correctly, you have gone a long way to making sure usability issues are anticipated and corrected before your site is live. If things stop working correctly on your site, contact both your website designer and your UX design person.
- Appearance counts towards a good user experience. Visitors to your health care providers must like how the site looks and feels to them.
- Brand Experience is the fourth essential item for UX design. The feeling a user from your practice or the feeling a first-time user has contributing to the overall feeling the user has about your dental or medical brand.
Your website design has to be interesting enough for him to check out your website, and easy enough to keep him there.
It is not enough that a patient can see lab results online if getting to them takes a lot of screens or pages. For a successful user experience, not only should your patients make an appointment, get lab results or look for information about a disorder or procedure, they must be able to do so with efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction. When these criteria are met consistently, website usage will increase and reduce both the number of calls you receive and the wait time for callers to be helped.
Usability vs. User Experience
Just as the lines are blurred between User Interface Design and User Experience, so are they between usability and user experience. But, these terms are used interchangeably due to ignorance as they are quite distinct.
- Usability answers the inquiry, "Can the user accomplish their goal?"
- User experience responds to an entirely different question – "Did the patient have the best possible experience?
The answer must be yes to both or your User Experience will have issues that can be costly by losing existing patients and turning new patients to a different provider site. Usability is the most important factor for user experience, but it is part of the user experience not another way to build websites.
Give your visitor an amazing user-experience is the key to keep them coming back, with friends.
So, the elements of user experience try to find and give users the main desires and concerns of your new and existing patient audience. Understanding these essential elements helps focus website projects in a smooth and flowing way.
Should I Get Help?
Gone are the days where "websites in a box" that provide you templates to fill in are satisfactory for a dental or medical practice. Patients expect that your site provides a portal to their personal and health information that they can easily access. Investing in a patient user program that is reliable, secure, and easy to use can pay huge dividends, not just in patient recruitment and retention, but also by easing the burden on your front office staff by allowing for appointments to be made, test results reported, and give patients a means of communicating with the office other than by phone.
So, unless you are an expert in UX design, getting help from a UX designer is a great idea.

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sweden is SE not SW
are you sure?
What i said above is for @SoniaB
correct one.
Think about it onces again
Thunderclap smackdown?
Nope, seems like mods that left before this apparent Mod team slim down were not covered by that tag (yet). It's not just me, @Rick Manders also doesn't have the tag and I don't recall him making a thunderclap.
No need to rub it on poor @Rick Manders face either... gosh... how were you ever a mod with such ego!? ;P
SV SE S never SW
I really appreciate tips!
Please guys, remember tips are usually 15-20% of your purchase.
Well, @dsmonteiro is a d-bag after all, so he can and possibly will rub it in.
Maybe it's because we're both d-bags and there's a secret "no d-bag allowed"-rule in the community expert club.
I am rly confused right now. :|
Duke Nukem was just a copycat. So Sonia kicked Nada's balls first...
My life was a lie!
But they live!!!
Oh, BTW @SoniaB... congrats on your more than deserved promotion! It was long overdue.
[GUIDE] How to tag every moderator to view your thread (that's probably about Nougat)
That's quite the opposite of a mods job.
Thank you!
Just use the report button, after all that's how it should be done.
I'm a special one
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There are many reasons why women usually choose to have plastic surgery. Sometimes they have self-esteem issues and want to look and feel beautiful through plastic surgery such as rhinoplasty. Others might just want to replace the shape of the breasts that they have lost during pregnancy in order to look desirable for their husbands. Or remove fat such as liposuction.
These days, the demand for breast implants plastic surgery, has increased in popularity every year. How is the implant for breast augmentation done? Well, the implant is placed underneath the breast tissue and is sometimes it is placed under the chest muscles. The choice of how this implant is placed is based on the shape of your current breast, the amount of breast tissue and your overall body size. Incisions are made in one of three locations: under the nipple, under the breast or in the underarm. Again, the choice of incision position is based on current body and breast shape. If you are looking for a los angeles breast reduction specialist, look no further than Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery which can provide you this service.
The clinic is founded by well-known california plastic surgeon Dr. Lloyd Krieger, who firmly believes that many plastic surgery practices fail to treat patients as informed customers who have options in their choice of facilities. The professional staff at Rodeo Drive always stresses on giving the latest updated information regarding the procedure that they are about to perform to their patients as well as the importance of obtaining natural results in all plastic surgery operations. They are a professional team of surgeons who are well aware that improvements in surgical methods and breast-implant technology has made the breast augmentation procedure become more refined and with better surgical results.
With the service provided by Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery which also includes los angeles rhinoplasty, you can be rest assured that you will be provided with a satisfactory end-result and a pleasing outcome for the women who undergo this surgery. Breast implants come in many sizes and shapes. Do you live in Canada? Are you considering Plastic Surgery, but have questions? Find Cosmetic Surgeons near you.


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When a dog submissively urinates, it is because their instinct is telling them someone or something that is superior to them is intimidating them. It's an unconscious response that they cannot control. Try to not mistake as a housebreaking issue, it isn't. It's a reaction to something as simple as someone standing over the dog, having a leash put on, or leaning down to pet him.
To overcome this problem, you have to work on retraining your dog and retraining yourself. Dogs read body language and sometimes we may give off an incorrect emotion through our walk, our facial expressions, and our movements. We might seem angry when in reality we are just in a hurry or we may seem confrontational when all we want is to do is put on a harness or leash.
Fear, lack of confidence, confusion, and being nervous can all result in submissive urination.
What to do
- Never punish submissive urination because that will increase its likelihood and increase the anxiety and fear your dog may already be experiencing. You can unintentionally increase the problem.
- Don't reinforce the action by saying, "It's OK" or talking in a sweet voice. This can also create a higher chance of the problem repeating.
- Ignore his posture and behavior. Keep your posture and movements relaxed and don't move too fast like you did.
- Familiarize your dog in small stage with noises and actions that seem to create this unwanted response. Don't rush him.
- Take it slow and move closer and close to situations that used to freak him out as his confidence grows. Build him up gradually.
- Do basic commands to help build confidence and rebond with you.
- Take him out regularly to potty and keep his bladder from being full.
- If you crate or gate your dog off, don't go straight to his area when you first come home. Allow him to calm down first. You can smile and wave but don't create a rush of excitement or anxiety.
- When you do let him out, try to not bend over him. Get down on one knee. Get on his level to break the feeling of you looming over him. If he pees, ignore it. Take him out to do his business and clean up the urine without him seeing you doing this.
- Move slowly with him, get him used to the idea that you aren't intimidating and praise him when he does something that is acceptable.
- Work on making your body language calm, unconcerned, and relaxed. Keep your voice volume low. No yelling or excitement. Try to be non-threatening.
- Take him for walks and expose him to situations slowly that may trigger his urination.
Submissive urination is annoying and can take time to correct. Try to not exhibit your frustration because that can make the problem worse. Watch your attitude, emotions, and work towards the goal of creating a confident pup and a happier you! If you can't seem to figure out what works best, consider talking to a professional trainer and your vet because sometimes it is not just a behavioral response but also a physical problem.


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So you want to be a pharmaceutical sales rep?
Pharmaceutical sales is a popular career choice for professionals because it offers excellent salary levels, benefits and frequently - fast-tracked career growth.
We spoke to a senior sales representative at an international pharmaceutical company to learn more about the job and ways to succeed in the industry.
How did you start working in pharmaceutical sales?
"I always worked jobs where relationship-building was important. After university I worked as an account executive for a large FMCG company and from there transitioned into pharmaceutical sales. It took a few years to get a foot in the door, I needed to prove my sales ability and show I could learn all about the products inside and out, but it was worth the career change.
Is previous sales experience important?
"I found it really helped open the door for me with the companies I knew I wanted to work for. Pharmaceutical sales can be very technical so hiring managers were looking for people with experience with the sales side, who felt comfortable meeting clients, so they could focus on training us on the product knowledge.
"I am sure there are ways to get into pharmaceuticals sales without experience though. I would suggest looking for entry level positions or many companies now offer grad programmes which are a great foot in the door.
"Another important trait I am seeing in the market now is the need for foreign-language speaking sales representatives. Because many big pharmaceutical companies work globally, foreign language skills can help you stand out against competition and then help you break into new clients once you have the job."
What does your typical week look like?
Pharmaceutical sales is a popular career choice for professionals because it offers excellent salary levels, benefits and frequently - fast-tracked career growth.
"I am on the road the majority of the week. Because we are trying to being the most medically advanced products to market I am always travelling to introduce the product to new clients and to explain and inform my current clients. I try and meet with at least three new practices in my region a week. Although it can be tiring I find the travel exciting. It lets me see new places and grow my personal network across the UK."
Do you normally work with generic practices, or do you sell directly to hospitals?
"This can vary from representative to representative. The way my company works, I sell to local practices, private practices, NHS and big hospitals all within my region. Some businesses may separate their representative by type of practice. I find it easy to sell by region because then I get to know all levels of medical professionals in the region and if people move from working in a hospital to a private practice or in a NHS clinic I still have that relationship and can manage their account"
What advice would you give someone looking to move into pharmaceutical sales?
"Technical knowledge is so important in this field, if you are interviewing for a position make sure you already know the products you'll be selling as well as you can. Do research on the company's website and online forums to see what people are saying about the product. If you can show that you already understand the company and products you will impress the hiring managers and stand out against competition.
"Along with research, make sure to really sell yourself. As I mentioned before, many companies dont want to train you on sales techniques because they offer intensive product-training. Your interview is a chance to show your sales skills and convince them that you'll fit in their team.
"Finally, if you know anyone in pharmaceutical sales ask if you can shadow them for a day. The work can be very fast-paced and you will need to work long hours – make sure its the right fit for you before you just jump in."
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Frank's Story
In 2006, Frank Jr. and Regenia's youngest son, Frank III, was involved in an automobile accident that ultimately took his life.
At the age of 19, Frank left his legacy to this world when he became an organ donor. Frank Jr. and Regenia, along with their son Sherman and daughter Angel (pictured, with Wisconsin governor Jim Doyle), mourn the loss of their son and brother, and they miss the light and laughter that Frank brought to the world of everyone who knew him.
Through the gift of life he gave to others, Frank's family has found peace, knowing his tragic death brought hope and life. At the 2007 Governor's Medal Ceremony, on a beautiful morning in August, Frank's family gathered with 300 other families from cities throughout the Midwest at the Governor's residence.
They came together to honor their loved one's gift of life, to share their grief and their pride and to celebrate their loved ones by accepting the Governor's Medal of Honor. For 14 years, the Governor of Wisconsin has presented the Medal of Honor to families of organ donors to recognize the beautiful gifts they shared.
As any organ recipient will state, it is not a gift that is easily acknowledged. However, through their time and dedication to organ donation awareness, Governor and Mrs. Doyle continue a long tradition of honoring the gift of life that people like Frank, and hundreds of others make every year.


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Month: February 2014
News from Delaware Public Archives
News from Hershey Community Archives
Hershey Community Archives also recently collaborated with Milton Hershey School to offer online access to historical newspapers. The Hershey Press (published 1909-1926) and Hershey News (published 1953-1964) are both accessible online via AccessPA's Digital Repository. "Milton Hershey School's membership in AccessPA provided the Archives with an opportunity to add these newspapers to a state-wide historical newspaper database," said Hamilton. "Users can search by keyword for articles related to the community or even their own family." To access the newspapers, go to www.hersheyarchives.organd use the Collections & Research tab.
MARAC in Baltimore: Call for Workshop Proposals
The Education Committee of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) is currently soliciting proposals for workshops at the Fall 2014 conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
Workshops will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Workshops may be either a half-day or a full-day and may focus on any topic of interest to MARAC's constituency, for example: Appraisal, Arrangement & Description, Records Management, Donor Relations, Disaster Planning, Digitization, Electronic Records, and Reference. This year we are especially interested in workshops related to management topics and also digital/electronic records. Workshop leaders will be provided with a monetary stipend.
Please complete the workshop proposal form:
Deadline is March 28, 2014.
Interested parties may also specify a preference to be considered for the Spring 2015 conference.
Thank you,
David Ranzan – email@example.com
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The "what if's" of the movie world are unendingly fascinating when it comes to films that never got made. Some came very close to fruition, while others never even had a chance. The "Sequel" art exhibit in Los Angeles puts a spin on "what if's" as 40 artists imagine movie sequels that were never made, and today we have two exclusive pieces from the exhibit to debut: posters for Sleepy Hollow 2 and Hellboy 3. They're incredibly well-made, and they serve as a fun teaser of what might have been if these films had come to fruition. While a sequel to Tim Burton's swell Sleepy Hollow wasn't really in the cards, Guillermo del Toro has very much tried to get a third Hellboy movie off the ground. Though this poster has nothing to do with del Toro's intended vision, it's a neat piece of artwork regardless.
Check out the posters for Sleepy Hollow 2 and Hellboy 3 after the jump, along with other posters from the exhibit including Fight Club 2, Blade Runner 2, The Rocketeer 2, and more. The "Sequel" art exhibit will be held at Iam8bit in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 13th from 7pm-11pm PST.
Check out the official Facebook page for the event to learn more.


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Chrissy Piazza is a highly successful real estate broker with over 29 years of experience in the local market. She has built a consistent, reliable business with proven marketing techniques that earns her referrals from past customers and generates new business from cutting edge internet marketing techniques. Chrissy works hard and her professionalism and dedication benefit her customers with successful closings.
Specializing in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Deerfield Beach, Coconut Creek, Parkland and Pompano Beach, Chrissy has enjoyed successful transactions in Country club Communities such as The Polo Club, Boca Pointe, Boca Greens, Boca Woods, Boca West, Stonebridge, Boca Country Club, Boca Lago, Woodfield, Addison Reserve, and Deer Creek; Beach area condominiums including Toscana, Sea Ranch Club, Highlands Place, Villa Mare, San Remo, Boca Towers, Ambassadors, Venetian Villas; Single-family residential properties in Millpond/Timbercreek, Loggers Run, Boca Isles, Lexington Estates, Boca Chase, Boca del Mar, Boca Square, Palmetto Pines, New Floresta, Boca Square, Boca Winds, Southwind Lakes, Pheasant Walk, Rainberry Lakes, Rainberry Bay, Tropic Palms, Country Club Village, Country Club Acres, Country Park, Rivermill, Brighton Lakes, Escondido, Newport Cove, Leisureville Pinelands North, ; Condominiums and Townhouses/Villas in Whisper Walk, Boca Gardens, Boca Teeca, Lakes of Delray, Villages of Oriole, Huntington Lakes, Huntington Pointe, Villa San Remo, Tropic Bay, Camino Real Village, Fairways, Dos Lagos, Meadows on the Green, Limetree, Bridgeview, Provence, Lakes of Woodhaven, and Meadow Knowll.
Her intimate knowledge of the local area assists her in helping buyers zero in on just the right property. She enjoys selling find homes and luxury properties and gets great satisfaction from working with first-time home buyers and veterans.
Her sellers benefit from creative and personally focused cutting edge internet marketing including use of social media, professional photography if appropriate, international 24/7 exposure on major web sites, you tube videos, mobile friendly web sites, printed flyers and personal promotion by phone and email. She is able to maximize home seller's proceeds by providing professional, knowledgeable, aggressive and energetic marketing.
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*Over $33,000,000 in closings.
Originally from Rochester, New York, Chrissy loves the Florida lifestyle and enjoys socializing, entertaining, swimming, nature walks, boating and golf. She is grateful to be blessed with a wonderful family and friends. She credits providing extraordinary service to her clients for the many referrals she is happy to receive.


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Stop IBS irritable bowel syndrome Hypnosis Hypnotherapy CD/mp3 download
Stop IBS irritable bowel syndrome Hypnosis Hypnotherapy CD/mp3 download by Joseph Clough, celebrity hypnotherapist
IBS Hypnosis
Imagine being finally free of your IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
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How would it transform your health, relationships and career?
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- Release limiting decision to have IBS
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My Stop IBS hypnosis/hypnotherapy CD and MP3 download works directly with your unconscious to scale new heights relaxation, lightness, freedom and personal power!
IBS and the mind-body or brain-gut interaction has been proven to have profound affect by emotional and psychological associations to stress, anxiety, fear and other emotional triggers. Hypnosis is widely successful in coming up with new strategies in dealing with those triggers and then learning a new habit of IBS freedom.
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The Premier Physician
Marketing Concierge Program
This is our elite-level, fully-integrated, full-service marketing retainer program. Imagine having a best-of-the-best top-gun marketing team as your own marketing department — but without the in-house overhead. Our Digital Director wrote a best-selling book on Google Adwords. Our founder, also a best-selling author, has worked with billionaire supermodel Kathy Ireland, who praised her business insight and mentorship abilities as "exceptional". Our Creative Director has worked as a top designer at a prestigious Madison Avenue ad agency, working with companies like Nike, Coca-Cola and Old Spice, our Head publicist (nick named "Mr. Hollywood"), has worked with celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Gwyneth Paltrow, acclaimed physicist Stephen Hawkings and Elon Musk, a magnate, engineer, inventor and investor, who is the Founder of SpaceX and co-founder of PayPal and Tesla Motors.
We use direct-response marketing, which enables us to track the effectiveness of every campaign down to the penny — eliminating marketing waste, growing your brand equity and increasing your marketing ROI (return on investment).
Only one client per market is accepted into this Program (we do not promote competing physicians).
There are three levels of membership:
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Request more information about our Marketing Concierge Program, or schedule a complimentary 45-minute private consult and find out how we might be able to help your practice.


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Awhile ago, I got asked to do a style collected feature for my new favorite app Reissued. Basically I chose a handful of hand embroidered pieces from my personal collection plus some of my other favorite vintage from my closest. Then I had my buddy (and most amazing photographer) Andrea Behrends take some photos of me wearing those clothes around my loft and now YOU can buy them:). All you have to do is download the Reissued app, then click on "Featured" sales and that should be ME:D
Oh! And did I mention the sale is also featured on Refinery29 right now? woooo, day = made.


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What kind of camping trip is complete without Veuve, cashmere sweaters, and about $30,000 worth of other "roughing-it" supplies? Check out Elle's pretty awesome attempt at "glamping." Hey guys, we'd like an invite next time. (Elle)
These sunglasses prove that one skater boy's junk is another man's treasure. Check out the rad frames made of material that once caught some serious air. (Ecouterre)
In case there was any confusion — yes — the lips of the DVF logo are indeed Diane von Furstenberg's very own. Take a guess which magazine cover helped create the famous kisser branding. (Styleite)
Henry Holland helps us, um, find our way around in a blackout with his latest collection of glow-in-the-dark underwear. (Vogue UK)
Monique Lhuillier is able to send you down the aisle in a TDF wedding dress, but now she may have your feet fighting for the attention. Here's a first look at the designer's premiere collection of shoe game. (WWD)
Photo: Via Elle


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#BBNaija: Efe(@EfeMoney) apologizes to everyone he has offended in appreciation post - FOX NAIJA
Efe Big Brother Naija 2017 winner has written an appreciation note to fans and brands all over Africa who have shown him support so far.
He also used the opportunity to apologize to all those he might have offended in one way or another.
Efe wrote:
"Thank you Multichoice Nigeria, @dstvnigeria , @GOTvng, @Payporte, and @BigBroNaija for giving me the rare opportunity of showcasing my talent and achieving my dreams.
"Thank you Nigeria and to my fans in Africa and the whole world… i am truly grateful for your enormous support. You've gotten me to where i am today. God bless you all. April 9th would forever be a special day in my life.
"I also want to use this opportunity to say… i'm sorry to those i may have offended knowingly and unknowingly in one way or the other. God bless you too.
"Always put me in your prayers. God bless."
This post is coming just few months after he blasted fans who say they regret voting for him cos he hasn't lived up to their expectations.
In response, he wrote:
"For all those saying they regret voting for me, i entertained you and your money expired the day the show ended. #AmSorryAmWinningEp
"Thank you to those who have been 1000% with me from day one… your genuine support has kept me thus far through God's grace… keep supporting the music… so we keep winning… #AmSorryAmWinningEp".
Efe is not the only one appreciating fans a year after the BBNaija 2017 See Gobe edition ended. One of the housemates and runner-up at the edition, Bisola, also penned down an appreciation letter in which she described how far she's come since the show ended.
She wrote:
"Hey fam!
Today is a birthday of sorts for me. One year ago, I left the Big Brother House as runner-up and set upon a path that has been beyond my wildest dreams.
People always ask me about my time in the house, but truth is none of us imagined the hype surrounding everything we were doing and how our lives were going to change.
It still takes me by surprise when I travel around The world and people come up to me to wish me well and sometimes even quote things I said from a year ago.
I went into the house with just one purpose which was to reach as many people and showcase my talent.
When I think of the things that my Big Brother experience has allowed me to do in the past 12 months, it is difficult to do so without overwhelming gratitude.
It has connected me to my beautiful family, @thetemplecompany. It has allowed me greater selection in the kind of projects I do.
It has given me the opportunity to add my voice to the plight of our young girls who have the smallest voices in our country.
Most importantly, it has allowed me to be closer to all of you. I thank @multichoice_africa , @payporte and @dstvnigeria for the life-changing opportunity. I thank My mother, my sister @Adunola.a ,My daughter Leyla for their constant support.
I thank you @biodunstephen And @thetemplecompany for always having my back. I thank each and every one of you for continuing to tolerate my craziness and allowing me to be myself.
Trust me when I say you ain't seen nothing yet! I love you all".


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Mexico have given themselves an outside chance of qualification for the last 16 at the FIFA U-20 World Cup after picking up a 4-1 win over Mali – their first of the competition.
Sitting on three points, thanks to goals from Marco Bueno, Jesus Corona, Jesus Escoboza and Uvaldo Luna, El Tri must now wait on the results from other groups before finding out whether they will progress.
Mexico were ahead inside two minutes, Bueno giving them the perfect start as they searched for qualification from a desperate spot at the foot of Group D without a point. The goal came gift-wrapped from the boot of Mali goalkeeper Germain Berthe, miss-kicking to the striker who turned the ball into an unguarded net.
Berthe was then called upon to produce a great reaction stop as Jesus Corona almost doubled their lead, but Corona was not to be denied at the second time of asking, heading Lopez's long free-kick back over the Mali keeper from the tightest of angles.
Mali coach Moussa Keita was clearly not happy with what he had seen, making a double substitution on 33 minutes but Mexico continued to look the brighter, with Corona evidently keen to increase his tally.
Berthe was forced into a good saving early in the second period when one-on-one with Bueno, looking to make amends for being none too convincing on both goals. He went a step closer when he tipped Corona's header over from Escoboza's ball in.
Mali fought back though, Bakary Nimaga going close with a flat, driven free-kick from 30 yards, before they pulled one back soon after with another effort from distance. The ball sat up nicely for Samba Diallo, who hit a dipping volley which bounced awkwardly in front of Sanchez and crept in.
The goal revitalised Mali and their loyal band of supporters, but Berthe had to be alert again to repel a header from an unmarked Escoboza. It should have been level but Nimanga's cross was just behind Diallo, giving Sanchez and Armando Zamorano the chance to clear off the line.
The sucker-punch arrived almost instantly, with a long goal-kick finding the sprinting Escoboza who, despite losing a boot, fired past Berthe from a tight angle. It could have been worse for Mali, but Berthe denied Zamorano moments after.
Luna's goal, slotted through Berthe's legs, may turn out to be crucial as it leaves Mexico Korea Republic on points, but ahead of Ghana on goal difference in the battle for a place in the last 16.


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Credit is an essential part of one's personal finances. However, if you don't use credit wisely, you are likely to be drowning in debt. Here are some tips & tricks on best credit practices.
Use Credit Wisely – Q&A
Before we get into the tips on how to use credit wisely, here are some useful Q&A about credit cards.
- How many credit cards is a reasonable amount to have? There is no "ideal" number of credit cards that one should own. Good credit is something that you build over time. It is largely associated with how you handle your credit: do you overspend or stay on budget? Therefore, it is important to ensure that you don't fall into the trap of opening numerous accounts simply to raise your score.
- How can someone with poor credit rebuild their credit with a credit card? A secure credit card is the most basic means of rebuilding credit. They require a cash deposit and are commonly used to build credit. Therefore, a secured credit card combined with responsible financial behavior can help rebuild your credit history. If you make timely payments on your secured credit card, it is most likely a stepping stone to getting an unsecured credit card.
- What should you consider when choosing a credit card? When you are choosing a credit card, there are many features and kinds of cards to consider. These include fees, charges, interest rates, and benefits which can vary among credit card issuers. As a result, some credit cards that look like a great deal at first glance are not the best choice. They will lose their appeal once you read the terms and conditions of use, since you are likely to find negative factors when you calculate how the fees could affect your available credit.
Managing credit card debt is a financial priority for most of us. In order to do so, it is important to know how best to use credit wisely.
Use Credit Wisely – Tips & Tricks
- Do not use credit cards to finance an unaffordable lifestyle. Are you constantly using credit cards and are unable to pay the bill each month? Then you are probably using your cards to make an unreasonable budget work.
- Avoid using credit cards if you're already in financial trouble. Finance charges and other fees can make getting rid of debt harder. Therefore, restrict the use of credit cards in difficult times to avoid even more difficult times.
- Don't just pay the minimum payments. If you pay only the minimum, it will take a long time to pay off your debt. For example, if you owe $5,000 on an account with 18% APR, making 2% payments will take over 44 years to pay off. Also, you will have paid $12,431.00 in interest. Therefore, pay as much as you can, when you can, to avoid paying a high interest.
- Make your credit card payments on time. Avoid late fee and penalty rates if you can. Bad debt problems get worse fast when you have late fees and higher rates to pay. One credit card negotiation tactic that you can try calling your credit card company to ask for a waiver on the fee if you accidentally make a late payment.
- Beware of unsolicited increases to your credit limit. Don't assume that this means that your lender thinks you can afford more credit. Lenders generally increase limits for consumers that they think will carry a bigger balance and pay more interest.
- Don't max out your cards. It's easy to get hit with over-limit fees. Staying far below your max can avoid this. Also, a credit card account close to its limit will cause a big drop in your credit score. Be aware of whether or not your account allows you to spend over your limit, as this is an optional feature.
To speak to a credit counselor today about credit card debt advice and managing your finances, call ACCC at 800-769-3571.


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To introduce this subject "Document Retaining for A Home Enterprise", I need to repeat an announcement you've gotten seen many times before on this collection – "a home businesses is just that, a Enterprise." New statement – YOU MAY'T RUN A BUSINESS WITH OUT HOLDING RECORDS! There's the city of Mandan, whose mine closed in 1909, the place a number of intact, vacant, 19th-Century homes stand on a grid of empty streets. Phoenix is considered one of dozens of ghost towns in the Keweenaw. : a household dwelling together in one constructing, home, and so on. Jim Vivian, seventy four, sits inside his cabin in the Keweenaw Peninsula town of Central, population one."I do not consider it as a ghost town.
The final full-time resident moved away in 1952, although many of the homes have been stored over time as summer time homes by former residents, which extended the lives of the homes. An antique, stroll-in cooler inside the Phoenix Store as seen on Aug. Mike Mallow, 69, stands contained in the Artwork Deco bar he purchased 15 years ago just exterior of Toivola in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on Aug.
An abandoned miner's shack in the U.P. ghost town of Central as seen on Aug. A glance inside the Phoenix Retailer in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula on Aug. The old style common retailer, the town's sole functioning business, opened in 1873, and little has modified inside since. Dan Trepal, senior research associate with the Keweenaw Time Traveler undertaking, and Sarah Fayen Scarlett, assistant professor of historical past at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, look over gravestones in the overgrown Cliff Cemetery in Michigan's Higher Peninsula on Aug.
An vintage cash register sits behind the counter of the Phoenix Retailer, the final functioning enterprise within the now-defunct mining town of Phoenix in Michigan's Higher Peninsula. Bathrooms: Will there be enough amenities in your home choice to allow everyone house for his or her private items and loads of time to make use of facilities. Ruins of the Champion Mine in Painesdale in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as seen on Aug.
Tombstones poke out from the underbrush in a forest along US-forty one in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula on Aug. An empty miner's shack sits along a quiet highway in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula on Aug. The cemetery is one among two remaining from the city of Clifton, which was constructed around the Cliff Mine, the primary worthwhile mine in the Keweenaw Peninsula.


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Thank you for your interest in the East Penn School District! The district uses an online applicant tracking system called Recruiting & Hiring. Applicants must apply electronically by submitting an application for each open position. Paper applications will not be considered. When a complete application is submitted, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided. If an applicant is selected for an interview, the applicant will be contacted. Please do not contact Human Resources for status updates.
To apply to a position within the East Penn School District, please click on the link below. This link will bring you to the Recruiting & Hiring system.
Visit the Recruiting & Hiring System
Please note that in order to obtain employment within the East Penn School District, the following certificates (clearances) are required: Pennsylvania Criminal History, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History and FBI Federal Criminal History (please select EMPLOYMENT or SCHOOL DISTRICT). Please refer to the certificate (clearances) tab to the left for more information on the required clearances including the Act 168 form.


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Comedian Tim Wilson passed away last night in his hometown of Columbus, Georgia, of an apparent heart attack at age 52.
Tim appeared on "Sirius XM Speedway" a handful of times over the years, and his offbeat views on the world of NASCAR never failed to keep us in stitches. He wrote and performed two of our all-time favorite musical masterpieces, "The NASCAR Song," and "The Talladega Song," which we have played – ad nauseum -- prior to every Talladega race weekend since taking to the airwaves in November of 2003. We will continue to do so in the future.
He also co-wrote the Jeff Foxworthy hit, "The Redneck 12 Days of Christmas," and was a favorite at comedy clubs around the country for many years.
We considered Tim to be a member of our radio family -- kind of like the weird uncle who shows up at family reunions and makes inappropriate remarks about the potato salad – and our condolences and prayers go out to his family, friends and legions of fans.
Rest in Peace, Tim.


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We are a Sovereign Approved Contractor and specialists in the eradication and treatment of Rising Damp, Dry Rot, Woodworm and Condensation and offer a 30-year Insurance backed Guarantee on all our Damp Proofing works. Tanking Systems and Timber Preservation are also areas of expertise here at Global.
Why choose us?
We do not purport to be the cheapest, however we can certainly guarantee you the best service and value for your money. The saying is true especially in the building trade, "You get what you pay for!"
Your property is one of the single biggest investments you are likely to make. Why would you employ unregulated, uninsured, 'jobbing' builders to look after your biggest asset?
We have both Employers and Public Liability Insurance of £5,000,000 and £10,000,000 respectively, so you can be assured that your property is safe in our hands come what may.
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Explore our website for more information on all our services or contact the office to speak with a specialist about your needs.
We are based in South East London and cover all of the London Boroughs.
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Posted by Tessa Wegert on March 22, 2016
What are you doing this summer? If you're a student or a soon-to-be grad, odds are good you're hoping the answer is an internship.
Besides providing real-world experience in your chosen line of work, a summer internship can help you make inroads into increasingly competitive fields like marketing, web development, and interactive design. LinkedIn reports that many Internet and design internships lead to full-time jobs, and that PR and communications firms are more likely to hire an intern than many other industries. So what are you waiting for? Here are five ways to land the perfect internship this year.
1. Identify Your Ideal Opportunity
There's a tremendous amount of value in a summer internship—but only if you pick the right one. Start by examining your long-term career goals. Make a list of potential industries, companies, and roles that will propel you in the right direction. Ask yourself whether you're willing to travel, and if the position could ultimately lead to a full-time job. And don't forget about your passion! This is a chance to be intrepid and explore before committing to a career, so make bold choices. Your future self will thank you for it.
2. Spruce Up Your Portfolio
When your area of interest is advertising or design, your portfolio is your voice: the stronger it is, the more articulate and compelling you'll appear as a candidate. Think carefully about how best to present your work. If you're an illustrator with a lot of print projects, you may want to offer a physical copy rather than risk issues with digital image quality. If you're eyeing a position in marketing, upload those videos you directed in your advertising class to a custom YouTube channel or dedicated Instagram page.
Use your portfolio to showcase your full range of experience, from the materials you've used to the digital platforms you've worked with. You might also consider pulling together an imaginative leave-behind that further demonstrates your creativity.
3. Network
You may not think you have any connections that could lead to an internship with the company of your dreams, but in this age of social media, leads are everywhere. Leverage those Facebook and LinkedIn networks. Post a few words about the type of internship you're looking for, and ask if anyone can help. Follow people who work in your target industry on Twitter, and engage them in conversation. Reach out to alumni for advice. If you're honest, courteous, and enthusiastic, you'll find that people are willing to go out of their way to help you make online connections.
4. Prepare to Nail Your Interview
You can hone your conversation skills and dress the part, but to really nail your internship interview, you need to ask questions rather than just answer them. What does the average workday look like for an intern? What defines the company's culture? How many internships lead to jobs, and what does the employer look for in a full-time worker? If you can gain more insight into the position, you'll be better equipped to determine if it's a good fit—but showing an interest in the opportunity beyond how it will look on your resume also demonstrates a maturity and dedication that can set you apart from the pack.
5. Follow Up
Chances are you're far from the only candidate interested in that internship gig, so no matter how well you think you did on your interview, following up afterward is vital. Send an email thanking the interviewer for their time immediately after your meeting. Then, a few days later, reiterate your interest in the opportunity with a physical thank-you card. Some human resources managers report that only 20 percent of students go to the trouble of sending such notes, so it "really brings those candidates to the top of the pile."
Summer is still several months away, but prepping for an internship early is the best way to ensure you'll be spending it shaping your future career.
At Paladin, we can help find you an exceptional summer internship or job opportunity to kickstart your marketing career.
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Angel Wings for Veterans helps veterans obtain service dogs. From left to right: Tony (a Navy veteran), Cinch (service dog), Robb (President and CEO, Angel Wings for Veterans).
Battle Dawgs participants built a cabin (and framed three other cabins) in Alaska. More than building a structure, veterans rebuild their lives. Angel Wings for Veterans took care of transportation, a crucial but often-overlooked component in the healing process.
A group of veterans in front of the Battle Dawgs main building. Aside from the building projects, a typical retreat includes dogsledding, fishing, and camping.
Military spouses at The Warrior Connection. Angel Wings for Veterans brings military families together through partnerships with organizations such as The Warrior Connection. Veterans and their families discover the deep meaning of three simple words: "You're not alone."
Veterans find healing at Lone Survivor Foundation retreats. Jeremy fought in OEF/OIF, and was recommended to attend a retreat. Angel Wings for Veterans provides transportation to experiences like these.


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Osmanabad District, Osmanabad Magistrate Office is going to recruit for the post of Police, Patil.The candidates may apply till 14th December 2016.
Candidates should have passed HSC from a reputed Board.
Candidates will be selected as per their performance in Written Examination and Interview.
Refer official notification
General category candidates need to pay Rs. 400/- and SC/ST candidates need to pay Rs. 200/-
Total No. of Posts: 680 Posts
Post wise vacancies
Name of Post - Police Patil - 680 Posts
Post wise vacancies
Name of Post - Police Patil - 680 Posts
Qualification or Eligibility
Age Limit:Candidates age should be in between 25-45 years.
Selection Procedure
Pay Scale
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Submission of Application Form - 30th November 2016
- Last Date for Submission of Application Form - 14th December 2016
- Written Exam Date - 25th December 2016 (11:00am to 12:30pm)
Application Fee
How To Apply
Candidates need to apply by filling up application form given in the official notification and send it with attached necessary documents to the address given in the notification.Download Application Form & Notification For Sub-Divisional Magistrate Office Osmanabad
Last Date: 14/12/2016


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So, as you guys would have already guessed from my social media postings. I have my own independent magazine and I am so proud of this project. Working into magazine industry has always been my main priority and passion and somehow after many hurdles and obstacles, I decided to produce my own, created and curated by me and my team.
As the name suggests, UNTOUCHED(here) means, none of the pictures are photoshopped, edited, corrected or touched in any form. Our main focus was to create a raw content for young adults, so instead of feeling insecure or bad about any part of ourselves, I wanted young girls to read and feel empower. This magazine is specially designed for young adults, so all the content, stories, articles, pictures and fashion is very fresh and something that is very practical on daily basis.
In our country, there is really no publication indicating directly to young adults, dealing with their issues and focusing on them. I wanted to create original, raw and specific content for them so that they feel obliged, powerful and relatable. "Relatable" is the theme of our first edition.
This is a bi-monthly magazine, there will be total 6 publications in a year. For more detailed information, you can watch this "Youtube Video" to know more about specific details and (also a sneak peak of few pages).


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Whilst Fork on the Road is food event, providing entertainment is a key component of your Fork on the Road experience.
Live music from local South Australian performers has commonly been part of Fork on the Road and going forward we are working with Music SA to boost this evening further.
Some of the performers who have participated in Fork on the Road so far have included:
- Gemini Downs
- Kaurna Cronin
- Weekday Wolves
- 50 in the City
- Melvin Chang
- Johnnie MacIntyre
- Em and Men
- Louis Donnarumma
Fork on the Road is also working to add a range of other performers and opportunities for entertainment options for children.


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Just before Christmas a friend and I decided to visit Wisley Gardens - it was a very cold and windy day, but I got a few photographs with my small Nikon camera.
I loved the colours in these leaves.
Gunnera covered over with their own leaves to protect them over the winter. They mirror the pagoda roof.
I just loved the colour of this tree
And this oak tree at the end of the bonsai walk.


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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Hey, I Just Really Want to Share Something...
I've been pondering God's goodness and the way God uses pain to help us, well, repent--that is, turn our life around. That led me to re-turn to one of C.S. Lewis's finest books--and one of his first "Christian" ones--"The Problem of Pain." And here's the quote: "We 'have all we want' is a terrible saying when 'all' does not include God. We find God an interruption. As St. Augustine says somewhere, 'God wants to give us something, but cannot, because our hands are full—there's nowhere for Him to put it.'" Lewis is simply right, and even though it's a tough word, it's a good one. As he concedes, "It does not matter that I know I must become, in the eyes of every hostile reader, as it were, personally responsible for all the sufferings I try to explain.... But it matters enormously if I alienate anyone from the truth." (Wow, I wish more contemporary authors were willing to live by that rubric....)
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This is an amazing sandwich that I know you will love. I used a crusty artisan bread and made my own spicy hummus sandwich spread. After spreading on my hummus, I added sliced apples, tomatoes, grilled portabello mushrooms, Mezzetta roasted red peppers, Mezzetta jalapeno stuffed olives, basil leaves & romaine lettuce. Talk about flavor plus in a sandwich!! You could also grill this or put it in your panini maker, just add the lettuce after your sandwich is done cooking. See picture below for this same sandwich panini style. I hope you will give this sandwich a try because I know you and your family with love it.
Serves 2-4
Printable Recipe
4 slices of Artisan Bread
8 tbsp. homemade spicy hummus (see recipe below)
4 apple slices
4 tomato slices
8 sliced pieces of a large portabello mushroom
1 tsp. olive oil
3 tbsp water
½ cup Mezzetta Roasted Red Peppers
8 Mezzetta Jalapeno Stuffed Olives (sliced)
8 medium size pieces of basil
Romaine lettuce leaves
1.) Grill 8 long slices of a large portabello mushroom in 1 tsp. olive oil. Lightly salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add 3 tbsp of water all at once and continue to cook 2 additional minutes. Remove from heat.
2.) Spread all 4 pieces of artisan bread with 2 tablespoons each of hummus. Slice apples and tomatoes into ¼ inch thick round pieces. To one side of each sandwich add 4 portabello mushroom slices, 2 slices of apple, 2 slices of tomato, ¼ cup roasted red peppers, 4 sliced olives, 4 basil leaves and romaine lettuce. Put the other slice of bread without the vegetables on top to make a finished sandwich.
Spicy Hummus
1 (16 oz.) can low sodium garbanzo beans/chick peas
1/4 cup Mezzetta Roasted Red Peppers
3 tbsp liquid from Mezzetta Roasted Red Peppers jar
3 tbsp water
1 clove fresh garlic
½ tsp maple syrup or agave
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp dried onion flakes
½ tsp sea salt
Put all ingredients in food processor or higher powered blender and blend until smooth. Stop and scrape sides of blender several times.
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I like them to have some nice dresses for when we go to church, weddings, etc... However, they have both grown so much lately that their dresses are getting too short! (Sob! My babies are growing up. I already have a sick feeling whenever I think of them going to Kindergarten next year!)
As my girls are quilt tall for their age (they have no choice in the matter as I'm 5'8'', and hubby is 6'3''), I find it really hard to find dresses that are long enough (by long enough I mean past their knees.....gotta love a modest girl).
So why not make them one? I thought to myself.
I had this pattern in my cupboard, Its Oliver + S Music box jumper pattern. Just look how sweet that paper doll looks :)
I chose B. I really love the little pocket and button detail on the front (and it had less pleats......anything to make it easier!)
This pattern is only 1 out of 4 scissors in difficulty (Oliver + S's way of indicating how hard a pattern is), So I thought it would be a great one to start with.
I went shopping for fabric at Spotlight (Australian craft store), and picked up some cute denim with red flowers and an adorable green corduroy with white hippos and pink birds *love*.
I just have to tell you, Oliver + S patterns are so professional. They give such clear instructions and the end result is so finished and neat, it hardly looks like something I have made. Seriously!I can hardly rave about them enough! Even the inside of this dress has all the seams tucked away. Little miss E could wear this dress inside out and it would look as neat as the front!
Another thing I loved about this pattern was they explained WHY. When a pattern tells me to do something, if I think I can get away without doing it, I will.
Not so with Oliver + S!
Every step that I would normally skip had a description as to why it needs to be done. Needless to say, I followed every step completely, and the dress really has a professional look :)
Now for the second dress for Little miss I. I'll put up so photos of that one when I finish (which will have to be soon as we will have one jealous twin if its not done by Sunday!)
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20th Century Fox has always wanted Andy Serkis to reprise his acclaimed motion-capture performance as the ape Caesar in the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes (obviously). However, Serkis' original deal for the hit Planet of the Apes franchise reboot/prequel (or, rather, "requel") did not come with a sequel option - so, technically, he wasn't a lock for the followup.
Studio heads have now closed a deal with the mo-cap aficionado, who will be paid a tidy seven-figure sum for his role in the Apes sequel - one which is (currently) still in the very early stages of development.
Deadline says that Rise of the Planet of the Apes screenwriting duo Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver are set to return for the sequel, along with Serkis and director Rupert Wyatt. The latter previously revealed some of the possible setups he was considering for the next installment in the refurnished Planet of the Apes series, but has yet to (officially) settle on any one of them.
[Warning, Rise of the Planet of the Apes SPOILERS below]
One plot point the Apes "requel" distinctly set up for was the spread of a human-engineered virus around the globe, which could mean the followup will (to some degree) resemble a pandemic drama/thriller like Contagion - albeit, one where non-human sapiens also take advantage of the ensuing chaos and social meltdown to establish a new world order.
It's partially for that reason that neither of the two main human protagonists who were still alive by the end of Rise of the Planet of the Apes - ie. Will Rodman (James Franco) and Caroline Aranha (Freida Pinto) - are guaranteed to return in the sequel. Serkis as Caesar, on the other hand, will definitely play an important role in the film, regardless of the narrative setup Jaffa, Silver, and Wyatt ultimately select to move ahead with.
On a somewhat different note: Deadline is also reporting that Fox will in fact campaign for Serkis to receive an Oscar-nomination for his technologically-aided performance as Caesar. Many a moviegoer would surely agree that he deserves it, if only for his (impressive) collective mo-cap work - including his turns as the shriveled Gollum in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the upcoming Hobbit adaptation, the namesake of Peter Jackson's King Kong remake, and the burly Captain Haddock in Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin.
Whether or not Serkis will actually get the recognition he arguably deserves is, of course, another matter altogether...
We will continue to keep you posted on the Rise of the Planet of the Apes sequel as the story develops.
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A few weeks ago, Joe and I were discussing Christmas TV specials. He said that Ruldolph was his favorite. That's not entirely surprising, since it came out when he was 4 and was pretty good. Anyway, it got me thinking about Christmas shows. I'm not as sentimental about them as Joe is, probably because we didn't have a TV for part or my formative years, but my favorite one is relatively unknown. It's "The Year without a Santa Claus", otherwise known as "the one with heat miser." I assumed everyone knew about it, but Joe had never heard of it. Without further ado, here's my reasons.
7. The old biddies rule the show. You may think it's about Santa Claus, Heat Miser, and Snow Miser, but they are but mere pawns in the hands of Mrs. Claus and Mother Nature.
6. Santa's tired and burnt out, and sick of ungrateful kids. Even as a baby biddy, I could relate to this.
5. It came out when I was 6, which means it was the cool new show when I was the most impressionable.
4. The 70's are strong in this one. Mother Nature ruling everything, Mrs. Claus in drag, etc. No classical 50's motifs here...
3. Sibling rivalry and your mom laying down the law are main themes here. As a kid, I could relate to that.
2. It took place in a town where it didn't snow in the winter. I grew up in California, but most Christmas specials took place in mystic snow filled places that looked like Buffalo. I could relate to the kids wanting snow for Christmas.
and of course...
drumroll please...
1. Heat Miser and Snow Miser, but really mostly Heat Miser. They're funny looking, they have singing minions, Heat Miser's got a 90's band named after him, and, most importantly, they have the world's catchiest theme song. They're both hilarious, but Heat Miser wins due to his bright orange Don King hairdo and the fact that it looks like he is naked.
Merry Christmas, everyone!


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In any situation, producing the proper first impression may be hard, especially on a first date with Ukrainian girls. Simply because you're bringing your self forward for appraisal, you have to produce a positive impression so you do not get rejected.
Desire to get a second date having a girl you like? Here's how:
Don't Do The Usual "Dinner and Movies" Routine
Ukrainian girls are possibly used to the Dinner and Film dates, so you shouldn't bore them with these typical dates. There are plenty of other items you'll be able to do and places to go when dating Ukrainian girls. Some dating ideas include early morning picnics, playing some sports, going to the beach and any other outside activity that doesn't involve a restaurant and/or the cinema.
On top of that, a dinner and film date does not present several possibilities for you personally to impress and interact with her – and you should always try to impress and interact with a Ukrainian girl on a first date. Attempt to do any traditionally female-oriented activity with her, the spa for instance.. Show her that you're selfless, and that you simply are prepared to endure an activity you dislike just to ensure that she can get pleasure from herself..
Be Truthful But Do NOT Overshare
You always need to tell the truth if you can, not exclusively on first dates. In spite of this, irrespective of the probabilities you have that you'll be spending a extended time with this somebody you have just met, you shouldn't simply start off blabbering about your private life at will. Your economic situation, for example, is a thing that you'd do best to steer clear of mentioning.
A number of people judge other people primarily based on their revenue and investments, but you must aim to be looked upon more than that, for example looked up to your ambitions, beliefs, and your character. Avoid talking about your earlier dates and relationships too, in particular if they didn't end that properly.
Don't "Force" Her Into Sex
Ukrainian girls normally dislike getting sex on the first date, so in no way give her the idea that your purpose will be to have sex right after the date.
Do your finest to be
as gentlemanly and respectful as you could due to the fact should you get fortunate and she definitely likes you, she'll be the one to come up with excuses to take you to bed. Do not be disappointed when you do not get the opportunity to have sex though, considering the fact that Ukranian girls prefer to take things slow.
Do not be afraid to ask – it's better than assuming.
By asking her questions, you can get to know what she likes to perform or what she'd like to do to get a date for example. Consult with her – even if she tells you to create the selection, make sure that your selection is ok with her. And even if she says "Surprise me," you have to ask, "Are you sure?" Never ever assume that she likes or does not like one thing. Make her think that you will be taking choices as a team in the event you go on into a relationship, since you value her opinion.
Ensure You Look Good!
Ukrainian girls really like guys who put an effort in looking good. You do not often have to be really handsome or significantly muscle-packed. For those who show up within your date in the appropriate clothes, clean, showered, and smelling intensely attractive, it is possible to already count on that second date.
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On the blog today is a little sneak at the lovely wedding of Kelly & Stephen, who married in Nottinghamshire on April 4th! Congratulations to you both!
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In its first two years on the stands, Nick Spencer, Joe Eisma and Rodin Esquejo's Image Comics series "Morning Glories" has earned a reputation for deadly twists amidst a deep, involved mystery. And this August, the cast of teens driving that mystery at Morning Glory Academy will expand event wider.
Today, the publisher revealed the as yet unseen cover to issue #21, featuring a new group of students referred to as "Truants" striking a familiar pose from the series' very first issue:
Three of the new students made a brief, shocking appearance at the end of issue #19. For the spoilery details on the actions taken by the military focused girl, the awkward young man and a third, potentially convict young lady, check out CBR's recent "Morning Glory Days" column with Spencer.
There, the writer noted of the new cast members coming in the next major arc of the series, "These characters that you see on this page are key parts of the fourth arc. We're a long way from having seen all of the cast of the book, but these are some big, important additions. Beyond that, it's exciting because some of these are characters I've had in mind since the series started. So to get to finally bring them into the open is a big deal for me. We've laid some groundwork for them in past issues that I think will make it even more exciting."
The fourth arc is expected to ramp up the revelations for "Morning Glories" as the new cast members take the core crew of misplaced students into a finale of sorts for the books first major "season."
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Biblical Advice on Blogging
Growing up, I went through the 2nd-8th grades at a private Lutheran school. I also happened to go to a Methodist church every Sunday so between the two, I managed to fill up large sections of my memory with scripture verses. Whether you find that useful (I personally do) or whether you think it's waste of space, the passages are pretty much burned into my memory right next to baseball statistics, my high school locker combination (36-5-24), and entirely too many song lyrics.
Right about now I'm sure you're wondering what the hell this has to do with blogging and to be honest, if you're not, you should worry. This IS a post about blogging, though, I promise. I'm not sure whether I should blame my religious background or my strange heavily sarcastic sense of humor but when I stumbled onto the Ten Commandments of Blog Commenting while researching a future post, I simply couldn't help myself. Without further ado, I give you Biblical Advice on Blogging.
- Ask, and it shall be given, seek and ye shall find – I sort of covered this issue in my guest post on hmtk.com, but the point is this: if you want something, whether it's a favor, a link, a guest post, whatever, just ask. People spend so much time these days coming up with elaborate schemes and automated methods of doing this and that when in reality, just talking with someone can often net you the results you were hoping for. Need a guest blogger? Ask your readers! Want to interview a high profile person in your niche? Ask them! While you certainly won't get everything you ask for, you definitely should not stop asking.
- Seek ye first, the quality content and all these things shall be given unto you – Yeah, I realize my translation might not match yours, but the point is, so many bloggers and webmasters spend their time scheming ways to game Google, Technorati, Alexa, and who knows what else. If those same bloggers put that effort into creating high quality, linkable content (also known as linkbait), all those things they are scheming for would come to them. Links, Google PageRank, Technorati and Alexa rankings, they all can be accomplished by leveraging high quality content. Sure you might need the help of some social bookmarking sites such as Digg, Delicious, or StumbleUpon, but in the end, the content is what will make your blog a success.
- Thou shalt not covet – Alright look, spending your time worrying about the number of subscribers another blog has, the amount of traffic a competing site gets, or the amount of money another blogger makes just isn't a good use of your time. Sure you should keep track of what others in your niche are doing but don't let their actions define your blog. Part of blogging is giving your blog it's own unique voice and if you're tied up in trying to mimic or one up another blog, you'll lose that crucial aspect of your site. Be yourself, be original, and success will come.
- Whoever sows sparingly shall reap sparingly; and whoever sows bountifully shall reap bountifully – This goes for pretty much all aspects of blogging. Whether it's some link love, comments and feedback, or maybe support on the social sites, the more you give, the more you'll get. It's just human nature.
- Go ye therefore, making subscribers of all nations – Ok, ok, so this one's not a direct quote either but hey, the early Christian church was the king of viral content and word of mouth marketing. I mean think about it, the whole resurrection thing… if that's not buzz marketing I don't know what is.


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As a recap, the first $950 of your child's income is not taxed. The next $950 is taxed at her tax rates. The ordinary tax rate on that part of her income is 10%. So if any of that income is long term capital gains or qualified dividends, it gets a special tax rate of 0%.
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Those of us with a few years on us remember the retort GIGO when we complain about the result of something. It was used to describe why computers—which were supposed to be so advanced—could make such extraordinary errors. The answer? Garbage In Garbage Out. So, are we the same as computers? Is what comes out of us—thoughts, words, actions—the result of what goes in? If so, what is the garbage we have to beware of?
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There was a time, when a white woman screaming "rape" was all it took for a black man to be hung to death by his neck. This disgusting racist woman screams rape as this young black man approaches her. I guess in her mind, we are still in an era where that madness would work. Well, sorry you crazy freak, he has a camera. There will be no public lynchings today! But, that didn't stop her from trying though, and try she did. Watch the video!
According to the man in the video, the woman is spying on his family as they are grilling some food during a cookout. Naturally, none of us wants some freak spying on our family with binoculars, so he came over to ask her what that was all about?
That's when this disgusting beast of a human starts screaming: "Rape, help, I'm being raped." She asks him, "Why are you approaching me?" Well, you nasty beast, he's approaching you because you are spying on him and his family. By the way, his mom lives in this complex, and he's visiting her. "You've been there all afternoon," she says. Well, what concern is that of yours, you freak?
When he asks her why she would scream rape, she says, "I could see it in your face, you were coming to rape me." Seriously? This man, who is there with his family, is coming over to rape you? Seriously? Give me a break, you are bat crap crazy. That's the real truth, and racist to boot. You are the type of person who would get young men killed in the old days. Bat. Crap. Crazy.
I'm glad he filmed this, it's important that we see how some people would happily send you to a 6 foot hole, or get you locked up, simply because they are racist trash. Frankly, I think for simply lying about rape, she should be charged with some sort of crime. Doesn't she realize how this lie could ruin his life?
If we didn't have cameras, she, or some George Zimmerman type could have shot him dead, then say, "He was raping her." Then we'd all begin this debate about how it's not true, while others will say it is true. The racists would support her and the shooter, saying she had the right to stand her ground. While the non racists would say he was killed for being black. But at the end of the day, he's dead, she's not, and it was all over a lie.
I mean, do people not think about the ramifications of their actions? Think about it? She screamed rape, and the only reason this man didn't have to run and hide in the woods is because he had the phone recording. Think about the evil intent that she must have in her soul.
Unbelievable, isn't it? Shouldn't she be charged with a crime? By the way, this isn't the first time I've seen a woman say something like this. I've seen other videos where a white woman says about a black man, "He just raped my daughter!" When it was clearly a lie. In my eyes, crying rape, when it's not true, should be punished as a crime. It hurts the true victims of rape, and it hurts innocent people accused of rape.
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- First Job: Sales associate at RadioShack.com in the computer section when I was 18.
- What music are you streaming right now? Rock! Classic and hard, everything from the Beatles to Thousand Foot Krutch depending on the desired affect / situation
- What is your favorite TV series? The Big Bang Theory and The Office.
- What is one thing people don't know about you? Nothing! I'm an open book and over-sharer.
- What is your favorite hobby? Travelling somewhere new, hiking/exploring the area and flying my drone… preferably all at once.
- What is something God has been teaching you lately? Patience, gentleness, service and prayer. I tend to do more than think or be still, can be too direct at times, and prayer helps me be reminded of these things and to put others first.


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1. I could stain, paint or dye maple black for the sharps and then varnish over that (polyurathane used for floors). My concern is that eventually it will wear through to the light colored wood.
2. I am leaning to using Walnut for the sharps. not quite as hard as maple but I think it would be durable enough. I would probably varnish over that (polyurathane).
3. I could cap the sharps with some black Delerin (Acetal) that stuff is indestructible and would not need to be coated, any wear would still be black. the only problem is it is hard ( or impossible) to glue it to anything and thick pieces are very expensive
Any comments and suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks in Advance. I am located in Orange county California.


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Economics is not my thing, not my strong point, quite frankly not my delight. Among all the subjects I studied in school, that one fit least well into the mold of my particular brain. I struggled to grasp the concepts presented during the last semester of my senior year of high school. I never took an Econ class in college, but I cracked open a book the other day and all things economics tumbled out: statistics and terms that I don't use on a regular basis in my own financial context. Although I struggled to make sense of what the author conveyed at times,, I ultimately came away from the book as a grateful reader. Hang with me through the next few paragraphs and I'll explain why.
Dambisa Moya wrote this book, titled Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working and How There is a Better Way for Africa, because she tired of seeing her native continent inundated in money that brought harm rather than betterment. (To clarify, the aid she mentions has little to do with international nongovernmental organizational (INGO) work. She refers to governments (generally Western) dumping funds on African governments.) Even if you're not a "numbers person" this statistic might shock you: "Since the 1940s, approximately US$1 trillion of aid has been transferred from rich countries to Africa. This is nearly US$1,000 for every man, woman and child on the planet today" (pg 35). That's 1,000,000,000,000 dollars. Twelve zeros. Wow.
Moya explains the situation by giving a brief history of aid and then explaining why aid has not achieved the goals it set out to accomplish. In a section titled "The vicious cycle of aid," she enlightens the reader about how this happens:
Foreign aid props up corrupt governments – providing them with freely usable cash. These corrupt governments interfere with the rule of law, the establishment of transparent civil institutions and the protection of civil liberties, making both domestic and foreign investment in poor countries unattractive. Greater opacity and fewer investments reduce economic growth, which leads to fewer job opportunities and increasing poverty levels. In response to growing poverty, donors give more aid, which continues the downward spiral of poverty (pg 49).
Whew! If you're anything like me, this sounds a little overwhelming. Thankfully, Moya doesn't stop here. She gives more details about this corruption and its relationship to aid. Then she turns to providing alternatives for African countries: issuing bonds, finding investors, obtaining a credit rating, borrowing from institutions other than the World Bank in part to build credibility, and trading with other countries inside and outside the African continent. Moya spends a good amount of pages on current Chinese investment in Africa (which I found to be very interesting).
Ultimately, her recommendation is to cut out aid incrementally over a five year period until a country no longer receives any. She says that the general population of Africa won't suffer as much as the reader might think because so much of the aid money is going to a small number of powerful people in African government positions anyway. If donor countries cut aid, African governments will be forced to stand on their own two feet and find ways to replace that money through the suggestions listed above.
Why am I telling you all of this? Well, you're reading this on Mocha Club's blog, so chances are that you care about Africa and its people. If you truly care about something, you generally invest time, money, or some other element of life into it. I'm not about to suggest that we all need to be economic scholars in order to care about Africa. But what I am suggesting is that education is important. If you care about something and want to see change, educate yourself about that issue. Start by reading one news article per day or following organizations you care about on social media.
Even though I'm not a huge economics fan, this discipline is integral to international development, so it's worth my time to invest in learning a little bit about it. Take the plunge, friends: Pick up that book, scroll through that article, ask a friend about their life experience. You never know; economics might just be your thing.


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