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Climbing out of poverty
Bernice Bojorquez, a single mother of two, felt at ease with the life she was scraping together eight years ago.
Although she lacked job skills, she was earning $10.50 an hour during harvest season to sort watermelon and asparagus inside a Turlock packing plant.
When the rains came or the fields dried up, she went back on welfare and food stamps to cover the rest of her Section 8 rent and to buy groceries.
Bojorquez, who had just ended her marriage, wasn't ashamed or embarrassed about getting caught -- or surviving -- in the government safety net. With two growing kids, she had no other options.
The mother, son and daughter lived on 11 acres in Delhi inside a three-bedroom trailer. It was a quarter-mile from the Merced River, where the children learned to swim. It was a fine place to raise a family, especially compared with their last place, a duplex on Lansing Street in the Loughborough area.
One evening while they were watching television, Bojorquez's 9-year-old daughter, Angelina, announced that she wanted to be just like her mother.
Most parents would smile and feel honored.
"No, daughter," Bojorquez snapped back, "you don't want to be like that."
That idolization shattered the mirror that reflected Bojorquez' life. She had always felt adequate as a parent, but never thought her children should follow her path. They were supposed to climb past her rung on the economic ladder, not reach for it and be satisfied to get there.
She resolved to set a better example for her daughter and son. No more financial aid. No more food stamps. No more seasonal employment.
Bojorquez drew on local resources to break her cycle of poverty that began when she was a child and continued to turn after she became a mother. She's now trying to instill a strong drive and work ethic in her children to make sure their own culture of poverty ended the night Angelina shook the foundations of her world.
As a statistic, she represents one of the 120 Merced County residents each month who've gone from public aid to gainful employment with the help of the government. Despite those successes, Merced County's poverty continues to prosper, pulling more people down as simply living becomes more expensive.
"There is no excuse for anyone going hungry in this county," Human Services Agency director Ana Pagan said. "We feed half the world but we can't feed our own neighbors?"
Her agency, along with dozens of private organizations, is partnering to launch Circles, a program that pairs poor families with people who can help them rise out of poverty. It can be generational, as in Bojorquez's case.
And it can be situational. Many residents are one medical emergency or one paycheck away from sinking beneath the poverty line, Pagan noted. Close to a fifth of Merced County's residents, about 50,000, fall beneath the federal poverty line, according to the U.S. Census' 2006 American Community Survey.
For the Circles campaign to succeed, Pagan warned, Merced must unite to eliminate poverty -- not expect someone else to fight it. Residents and businesses must realize the benefits of winning the battle and the costs of losing it.
Merced County alone doled out $41 million in food stamps in 2007-2008. Circles includes a no-tolerance policy for that, which inevitably means a change in mindset. "(Residents) have to think that kids that are wards of the state are the community's children," Pagan said. "They have to think of people in poverty as neighbors and extend their hand."
Already a chronic problem, it's been compounded by the rise and fall of Merced's housing market, which has led to fewer construction jobs and forced businesses to lay off employees or close entirely. Anecdotally, Pagan said HSA's front desk has seen more new faces.
The unemployment rate is at 12.1 percent -- highest in the Valley and double the national average. That doesn't count the working poor who still fall below the poverty line, which means earning less than $21,200 for a family of four; these families must rely on government help.
Breaking the cycle of poverty isn't done quickly or easily, but Bojorquez, as one single mother with a shove from her daughter, showed that it can be done. Her story also pinpoints the local resources that can extend a helping hand to the down-and-out.
Now 51, she no longer gets food stamps or welfare checks. Instead, she works 40 hours a week and plans to buy a car next tax season. It's a life she couldn't have imagined in 2000 when she worked summers at the packing house and spent winters on government aid.
"It was money and making ends meet, but it wasn't happiness," she recalled. "I didn't know there was more than that. I didn't know what 'more' was."
An odyssey through poverty
As Bojorquez puts it, she grew up young, dumb and free from supervision in a working-class San Jose neighborhood.
Her mother died from complications from a failed pregnancy with twins when Bojorquez was 6. Her father, an alcoholic, wasn't around much, so her grandparents raised her and her siblings. They leaned on food stamps to feed the extra mouths.
Uncles and aunts would come over and spend the weekend drinking, Bojorquez remembered. There wasn't any abuse, but there was plenty of neglect. She grew wild and independent, a streak that would lead to regrets.
During her freshman year of high school, she skipped class 23 times. She spent those afternoons drinking, smoking and playing cards. Once she went for a joyride inside a friend's car she later learned was stolen. "Run!" the driver shouted when a police car pulled them over. She was pregnant by semester's end. It forced her out of school and into a life that would only become rockier.
The father of her child was white, which created tension with her Mexican brother. After much infighting, Bojorquez's father brought the family together and she married him.
For the next 25 years, she dealt with her husband's cheating, prison sentences, verbal abuse and drug use. They had two more sons and a daughter. She was a full-time Kool-Aid Mom, nicknamed for the pitcher of it she'd keep on the counter.
She tried three times to complete her GED, becoming pregnant each time before she could finish. At 20, she started class and got pregnant with her second son, Matthew. A decade later, she tried again, then became pregnant with Angelina.
The third time, at 36, she kept attending Independence High School in San Jose, determined that she wouldn't be derailed again. She got her diploma in 1994 and gave birth to Don-el not long afterward.
By that time, her two oldest sons were in college, and their success was a source of envy that fueled her own hopes to earn her diploma. "I wanted to show them that I could do it too," she explained.
From San Jose to a new life in Merced
In 1996, fed up with her husband, she finally decided to take her youngest children and leave San Jose. A fresh start in Merced, she thought. She took back her maiden name, Bojorquez, with the divorce. "I gave him what he wanted," she said. "I gave him freedom."
It was easily the hardest decision in her life. As a single mother with no job history, she knew forging a life independent from her husband in a new city wouldn't be easy. At least she could depend on child support.
She moved into a $700-a-month apartment on Lansing Street and quickly realized it wasn't the place to raise two young kids. Drugs and violence were part of the landscape.
Six months later, she rented the Delhi trailer for $600 a month. Her husband lost his job as a home painter in 1999, and in the fall she received her last child-support check. She had no option but to head to Wardrobe Avenue and sign up for aid.
She landed a seasonal job in 2000 at the warehouse, sorting melons and asparagus in three-month shifts. She started at $9 an hour the first year, then earned $10.50 the next and topped out the final year at $11.23. This was when minimum wage was $6.25. "It was good money back then," she recalled.
Bojorquez went back on government aid when her warehouse job ended. It was a cycle she got used to and a safety net she could count on.
That lasted until the Saul of Tarsus moment when her daughter announced she wished to be like her mom -- sorting fruit and vegetables. Like St. Paul on the road to Damascus, Mom turned her life around.
Bojorquez stopped viewing her work-training classes at the adult school as a waste of time. They were the only shot she had at making a better life for her kids.
She credits her Cal-Works counselor with motivating her. "She was the best thing that ever happened to me," Bojorquez said. "She really pressured me."
Though unfamiliar with computers, she still managed to learn how to use Microsoft Office programs. She also learned business etiquette and took a math refresher course.
The lessons landed her a job in 2001 working for Continental Labor, a temporary worker placement company, but it only lasted a few months. The company shut down, and she was back on aid, receiving $689 a month, $322 in food stamps and paying $169 for rent.
As part of the assistance, she was required to perform community service. She helped at HSA and also with C.O.T.S. Homeless Day Center, run by the Merced County Community Action Agency.
Stopping 'the pity party'
As she applied for jobs, she quickly realized the Catch-22 known to just about any Mercedian teenager seeking a paycheck: You need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience.
While she was volunteering at the shelter, an intake worker position with the action agency opened up. Her computer skills qualified her, and she was hired in 2004. As an intake worker, she figured out if residents qualified for assistance with their energy bills.
Since then, she's been promoted to office technician, in charge of purchase orders and maintaining records.
For two years, Bojorquez has been living without any government aid. She can buy her children new shoes when she wants -- a financial luxury she's never enjoyed before.
She hopes to be able to afford a new car come tax season. Now, a co-worker drives her to work, and her 19-year-old daughter runs errands during the day.
Looking back at her welfare-to-work odyssey, she believes that overcoming poverty often requires an attitude change. "People just need to get off the pity party," she said. "They need to say, 'I can do it,' and get motivated."
She's comfortable with her life and remains thankful that she has a job, especially in a weak economy. Don-el, her 14-year-old son, just began his freshman year of high school. He's not sure what he wants to do when he grows up.
Angelina, Bojorquez' daughter, has a 1-year-old daughter, Emma, and started classes at the adult school. The 19-year-old plans to become a medical assistant.
Bojorquez concedes that, despite having a full-time job, the fear still hovers inside her that her children will be pulled into poverty.
"It's always a worry," she confessed. "But I have the faith they could bring themselves out of it like Mom did."
Reporter Scott Jason can be reached at (209) 385-2453 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hall County Government is proud to have accomplished many things in 2015 through the leadership of the Hall County Board of Commissioners and the coordination of Hall County staff. The following represents a sample of those achievements; however, it does not capture every success, including the many that were made by individual County departments and employees.
Accomplishments during 2015:- The General Fund millage rate, which is the property tax rate that supports daily operations, was rolled back again from 5.989 mills to 5.735 mills. - Hall County was issued a clean opinion by its auditors. In addition, $1.3 million was added to the County's fund balance in 2015. - Moody's Investors Service upgraded Hall County's general obligation bond rating from Aa3 to Aa2, citing "the county's strengthened reserve position following several years of operating surpluses, driven by conservative budgeting management." - Hall County's newest park, Cherokee Bluffs, opened to the public in November. The first phase of construction at the park included the development of trails, pavilions, a 2,500-square-foot community building and a 300-400 seat amphitheater. The access drive and associated parking were also included in phase one of the project.- The Hall County Government Family Health Center, an on-site pharmacy and clinic, opened its doors, providing employees with greater access to health care and reducing healthcare costs to the County overall.- In 2015, the Hall County Government Family Health Center has provided its members with a savings of $257,390 and has saved $326,689 to Hall County's health plan, totaling a gross savings of well over half a million dollars.- 3CMA, the City-County Communications and Marketing Association, presented Hall County with the Silver Circle Award for their logo design project which was completed last year. - Hall County Government's Resource Recovery program was named Outstanding Government Recycling Leader in the state for 2015 by the Georgia Recycling Coalition. - Hall County Government's Human Resources Department has been recognized as a state leader in government human resource programs. The department was awarded the Large Agency Achievement Award at the Georgia Local Government Personnel Association's (GLGPA) fall conference. - Sixteen people graduated from Hall County Drug Court in July 2015, the largest number of graduates since the accountability court program's inception. - New playground equipment was installed at East Hall Park and Cool Springs Park. - The Hall County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) received the Most Fit Company Award from the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. The Sheriff's Office was the recipient of the award in the large company category (251+ employees). - The Hall County Animal Shelter unveiled a new logo and slogan, "No Animal Left Behind," which capitalize on the shelter's legacy of giving all stray animals a temporary home regardless of age, breed or medical needs. - A mobile app for Hall County Government's website was launched to provide citizens with access to County information and services at their fingertips.- The Hall County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the purchase of a new marine rescue boat for Hall County Fire Services. The 23-foot vessel is larger than the fire department's previous boat, allowing first responders better clearance for life-saving efforts. It also is expected to have a significantly longer life span and will cost less to maintain.- Seventeen men were the first to graduate from Hall County's Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program, making history for Hall County and marking a major milestone in their individual roads to recovery. The RSAT program provides participants in the County's Re-entry Accountability Court Transition (REACT) Program with intensive substance abuse treatment. - For the second year in a row, Special Olympics Georgia hosted their Fall Games in Hall County, utilizing several Hall County parks and facilities and with the help of a number of Hall County Government volunteers.- A "Born Learning Trail" was installed at Laurel Park in partnership with United Way of Hall County to provide additional educational activity opportunities to children and their caregivers. - The Hall County Board of Commissioners amended the Hall County Civil Service System to replace the Hall County Civil Service Board with an Administrative Hearing Officer, making hearings less costly to operate and alleviating the problem of trying to gather a quorum of members together to hear a case. - Hall County Fire Services hosted firefighters from across the country in August as they competed in the Scott's Firefighter Combat Challenge event. - Hall County Fire Services raised more money than any other fire department in the state during the annual "Give Burns the Boot" fundraiser, benefitting the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. Hall County Fire Services raised $61,539.60 during the annual campaign, which has been in existence since 1990 and involves more than 100 Georgia fire departments. - An internal rebranding effort was completed in order to identify several organizational values to serve as a tool for guiding the organization into the future. These values are being fully integrated into the fabric of employees' everyday decision making and service to citizens. - A new tax kiosk was located inside the North Hall Community Center on Nopone Road, allowing taxpayers the opportunity to print motor vehicle registrations and decals without venturing to the Hall County Government Center. It also allows citizens the availability to complete motor vehicle registration transactions outside of the normal business hours of the Hall County Tax Commissioner's Office.- Three representatives from Hall County Government were honored at the First Annual Masters of Safety Awards Ceremony & Forum at Featherbone Communiversity. Hall County Board of Commissioners Chairman Richard V. Mecum, Hall County 911 Director Gail Lane and Battalion Chief Al Lovingood with Hall County Fire Services were among the eight individuals recognized for their commitment to safety initiatives and protocols, which build community trust. - Two members of Hall County Fire Services were recognized during the American Red Cross Northeast Georgia Chapter's Heroes Breakfast. Hall County Firefighter Colton Stroud was recognized with the Emergency Response Hero Award for his lifesaving efforts during a jet-ski accident while off duty. Meanwhile, Hall County Fire Lt. Chuck Jarrard was presented with the Community Hero Award for his quick response to a training incident last year.- Gov. Nathan Deal appointed Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard to the Criminal Justice Reform Council. - Amber Sowers, Chief Assistant Solicitor-General for Hall County, was named "Assistant Solicitor-General of the Year for 2015" on May 6 during the 2015 Georgia Association of Solicitors-General (GASG) conference hosted by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia (PAC).- Hall County Board of Commissioners Chairman Richard Mecum was named as the 2015-2016 Chairman of the Public Safety and the Courts Policy Committee for ACCG, Georgia's county association during the 2015 ACCG Annual Conference.
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MIST OF MIDNIGHT is the first book in the The Daughters of Hampshire series by Sandra Boyd and a light gothic with strong historical elements and authentic (formalized) romance.
Returning to her family estate after twenty years in India and the loss of her missionary parents in The Mutiny, Rebecca Ravenshaw doesn't expect to discover an imposter has not only preceded her but also passed away, leaving a mystery in her wake.
Now Rebecca must prove her claim and adjust alone and friendless to what feels like a foreign land rather than home.
There are obvious differences in MIST OF MIDNIGHT and the Gothic's I've read in the past. MIST OF MIDNIGHT doesn't have the dark, oppressive, air of foreboding they all had in common. Rebecca's movements are less restricted also. Rather than being confined to an isolated manor house or small village with few characters, MIST OF MIDNIGHT has Rebecca visiting the large village of Winchester to shop and see to errands, attending functions and balls, hosting picnics, being called on and making calls, and even venturing to London. In addition to these differences, there was no point where I believed Rebecca's life was truly in peril; her well being and security perhaps but never her life. However, there is a lack of certainty regarding who is trustworthy. Who's a friend and who's a foe? I questioned each characters actions, honor, and possible motive(s).
The central mystery involves Rebecca's impersonator and her death. Who was this woman? How did she manage to arrive and lay claim to Headbourne and Rebecca's monies before Rebecca could even obtain safe passage from India after the Mutiny? What happened to the woman's Indian maid? Was her death truly self murder or did someone remove her for their own self serving reasons?
There are whispers and obvious snubs surrounding Luke, Captain Whitfield, dating from the imposter's death and burial. As a distant relative her death benefited him greatly. Is he what he appears or does his friendly, thoughtful exterior hide sinister motives? Is Miss Delia Dainley's offer of friendship and assistance genuine or are there strings attached? What about Rebecca's French ladies maid, Michelene, who also served the imposter? What secrets is she hiding? The servants are borderline insubordinate with Rebecca excluding Landreth. What's behind their manner? A plethora of questions for inquiring minds.
The defined, realistic characterizations are enhanced by Ms. Byrd's incorporation of India, its culture, languages, and history into MIST OF MIDNIGHT. Its inclusion adds depth and historical interest, rounding out the story nicely. As to the ending (not the epilogue) I'm still of two minds.
Being a light gothic historical romance, it was a nice change of pace from recent reads so I'm definitely on board for the next book in the series.


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Paris Saint-Germain's Rabiot has not changed agent - sources
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot has not replaced his mother Veronique as his agent as he attempts to secure a free transfer, sources have told ESPN FC.
Last week, reports in Spain said France international Rabiot, 23, had taken the step in an attempt to ensure that Barcelona signed him.
RTL journalist Philippe Sanfourche reported that Rabiot's entourage had denied that, and a source has confirmed to ESPN FC that Veronique remains her son's agent.
The source said Rabiot still sees himself playing for a different club next season but is no closer to knowing which one it might be.
Rabiot opted to push for a January move to Barca instead of the summer offer that was on the table, but the La Liga leaders signed Frenkie de Jong from Ajax instead.
A source close to PSG said the midfielder's reinstatement to Thomas Tuchel's squad was no longer a pressing issue, with Marco Verratti fit and back in form and Leandro Paredes' fitness building.
Unless they lose Verratti or Paredes for an extended period, particularly while they remain in the Champions League, it appears unlikely that the club's stance will change.
Meanwhile, Edinson Cavani is nearing a return to action as the second leg of the Champions League tie against United approaches.
Uruguay international Cavani missed the 2-0 first leg win at Old Trafford after he injured his hip scoring PSG's winner at home to Bordeaux but returned to individual training last week.
Sources close to the club and player said he was likely to miss Tuesday's Coupe de France quarterfinal against Dijon but was in contention for Saturday's trip to Caen.
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Japan is determined to settle the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea through direct talks with its leader Kim Jong Un, after U.S. President Donald Trump raised the issue during his historic summit with Kim on Tuesday.
"I'm determined that Japan will have to directly face North Korea and resolve (the abduction issue) bilaterally," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters later in the day, after speaking by phone with Trump.
Trump "told me that he accurately conveyed my thoughts about the issue to Mr Kim," Abe said, but declined to elaborate.
Separately, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a press conference, "We have not changed our determination to settle (the abduction issue) by directly negotiating with North Korea."
Tokyo has long sought the return of Japanese kidnapped by Pyongyang in the 1970s and 1980s. After his talks with Trump last Thursday in Washington, Abe expressed his willingness to meet with Kim to seek an early resolution.
During the first-ever direct talks between a serving U.S. president and North Korean leader, Trump and Kim agreed to work toward "complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula," according to a joint statement released after the summit in Singapore.
Abe welcomed that development, saying it will be "a step toward the comprehensive resolution of various issues" concerning North Korea.
"North Korea has rich (natural) resources and a diligent workforce. It will have a bright future if it treads the right path," Abe said at a press conference earlier in the day.
In their phone conversation Tuesday, Abe and Trump reaffirmed their "basic policy urging (other countries) to completely implement" U.N. sanctions on North Korea, Abe said.
"Even if a certain promise is made at the summit, we should be careful about lowering our guard until we can confirm that specific steps have been taken," Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said.
As North Korea's nuclear and missile development poses a security threat to Japan, the Abe administration has stressed over recent years the need to strengthen the country's defense capabilities.
Ahead of the Singapore summit, Tokyo sought to coordinate policy toward Pyongyang with Washington, and Trump promised to raise the long-standing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea.
But Foreign Minister Taro Kono said the abduction issue is something that Japan and North Korea will eventually have to deal with by themselves.
Kono plans to visit South Korea from Wednesday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is accompanying Trump to Singapore, and South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung Wha.
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text: The below press release was published by Michigan State University on 3rd August 2015. You can read the press release on their website here. MSU Law graduate Brian C. Pike,2015, will join Riverview Law's North American team as the UK-based law firm continues its expansion into the United States legal market. Opening this month, Riverview's New Jersey office will be close to its existing hub in Manhattan, as well as to the technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem surrounding Princeton University. "With an increasing percentage of our revenues generated outside the UK and a growing U.S. customer base, we're investing heavily in expanding our stateside presence and market offerings" said Andy Daws, Riverview's VP North America. "Emerging technologies and next-gen automation are at the core of what we're doing here, and there are very few law schools producing graduates like Brian who truly understand and embrace that landscape." Pike was a standout student at MSU Law, a finalist in the ReInvent Law Innovative Ideas Competition and winning the law college's very first social media contest. He is a certified civil and domestic mediator and a certified Lean design thinker. Pike landed the very first international internship with Riverview Law by tweeting about his interest in being an intern. "Brian is an outstanding ambassador for MSU Law and LegalRnD," said Daniel W. Linna Jr., Assistant Dean for Career Development and Director of LegalRnD – The Center for Legal Services Innovation. "He excelled in the classroom with MSU Law's innovative curriculum to develop the 21st Century skills necessary for success in today's legal industry." Pike joins Riverview as a Knowledge Automation Architect, a new role reflecting the ease with which knowledge workers such as lawyers are able to use Riverview's proprietary technology platform to orchestrate and automate end-to-end processes and documents. Our licensed In-House Solutions platform puts control back into the hands of the legal department," added Daws. "Our platform enables lawyers to automate their own processes and provides real-time data and business insight to help customers make quicker and better decisions. Brian is an ideal candidate to join our pioneering efforts in this field." Contacts: Daniel W. Linna Jr, Michigan State University College of Law, assistant dean for career development, director of LegalRnD – The Center for Legal Services Innovation, and professor of law in residence Office: 517-432-6934; Email: email@example.com Andy Daws, Riverview Law, VP North America Office: 212-729-7724 ; Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Michigan State University College of Law successfully prepares graduates for legal employment in settings across the nation. The elective and required curriculum of the College of Law integrates theory and practice, thereby helping to ensure that graduates of MSU Law are well prepared for their first professional positions and their professional responsibilities for decades to come. Riverview Law provides large corporations with a high quality, fixed priced and proven alternative to using traditional law firms and/or growing the size of their in-house legal function. Using client dedicated teams which combine lawyers, client managers, data analysts and other professionals, Riverview Law helps free the internal legal team so that it can evolve its legal operating mode to focus on higher value added strategic and tactical requirements. Riverview Law has three core offerings. It provides managed service solutions via its Legal Advisory Outsourcing services. It licenses to in-house teams its service delivery and workflow platform, which manages instructions into the function, triage, case management and reporting. It provides barrister-led litigation, risk and compliance advice and support. Riverview Law does not practice law in the US. Its US activities are currently focused on R&D, licensed technology and client management.


text: This 27 year old male from Corpus Christi, TX was suffering from Puffy Nipples, the most common form of Gynecomastia, in which there is a development of excess glandular tissue beneath the breast that causes the areola to push out farther than is normal. The patient felt uncomfortable removing his shirt in public and consulted with Dr. Blau, board certified plastic surgeon with over twenty years experience. The patient was impressed that Dr. Blau is not only a leading authority on the subject of Gynecomastia but also a renowned artist and accomplished author. Male breast reduction surgery was performed excising the glandular tissue followed by a small amount of liposuction. The patient was extremely satisfied with the results and was able to return to Texas with a new level of confidence.


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On Friday, September 25th, we held our monthly Tyrannus Bible Academy meeting on the theme: "What is man?"
John Giesbrecht, Andrew Christopher, and Ernest Chan prepared the first part of the evening presentation. We studied the influences of modernism and post-modernism and the various types of humanism that had arose from the beginning of the 20th century up until now. The Powerpoint slides will be added soon.
David Jumeau gave his lecture based upon Genesis 1:26-31: "Man Is Created in God's Image". Man, from God's point of view, is not just physical, but a living soul. Man is a spiritual being that shares God's attributes of holiness, moral judgment, creativity, and divine love. Man also has a mission to be a caretaker of this world. God also confessed his love to man: "You are very good." We are very precious in the sight of God. Click on the link to download the lecture. (Genesis 1:26-31 in pdf format)
Philip Wong, Véronique, and Rob shared their testimonies.
Our next Bible Academy will be held on October 30th, 2009 with the theme of marriage. May God bless this event and that we may be edified with God's word.
David Jumeau


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Trust:an unexpectedly scary good movie&a must watch.
All around the world and even in our own country we saw in the news about cases regarding little girls being raped and about pedophiles.There haven't truly been a movie that have told about this kind of story in a raw way.It is also sad that society usually blame the rape victims for what had happened to them.But do we really know how certain cases happened and how it affects the family and the victim itself?
The director of this movie is David Schwimmer(remember Ross from Friends?) who is an active director of the Rape Treatment Center in Santa Monica for over 14 years now and he said that this movie was inspired from bits and piece of stories told to him by some of the victims there.
He also mentioned in a video interview that the father in the movie,Will,was based about the experience of a father of a real rape victim who was affected by what had happened over his daughter,which he told to David during a fund raiser.
This movie was unexpectedly scary because we could see how the pedophile made the victim,Annie(played by Liana Liberato) in this story to believe that he was in love with her.And after it had happened we could see that Annie was in denial over what had happened to her as she still believe that Charlie(the pedophile) was in love with her.
The effect of what happened to Annie affected her family and their relationship.Especially to her father,Will(a fantastic performance by Clive Owen)who felt very emotionally affected by it.I won't spoil the movie further for all of you as I believe this movie is a must watch.This movie will affect you emotionally.
You will be angry,frustrated and sad.It is a must watch because I believe that teen girls are easily manipulated by guys who told them things that they want to hear which in turn makes them do anything for them.Parents and teenagers must watch this.Spread this movie around.Below is the trailer of the movie.


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SummerWinds Nursery – Cupertino
1491 S. De Anza Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Near Hwy. 85, tucked in next to Kelly-Moore Paints
Regular Hours:
- OPEN 7 DAYS – from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Store Description
Covered walkways, artistic vignettes and a top-notch gift shop make our Cupertino location a favorite destination for Saratoga, Los Gatos and West San José neighbors as well. Our Cupertino location originally opened in 1978 under the Woolworth Nurseries® banner; it became SummerWinds Nursery in 2002. This location recently hosted the Garden Centers of America Tour, where it wowed our guests. Its inspiring Custom Creations area features exquisite containers specially planted for customers. Additional highlights include a spectacular selection of Japanese Maples and colorful walkway displays that guide shoppers through an array of thoughtfully arranged plant tables, pottery and garden art.
Areas of Expertise
- Specializes in Japanese Maples, with varieties you won't find elsewhere
- Special Orders Welcome
- Go-to source for Water-Wise Gardening
- Unique plant offerings
- Awesome Custom Creations – custom potted plant arrangements
- Garden Centers of America, Top 4 Favorite
- Inspiring ideas – see our resident expert, Lawrence
- California Natives and shrubs – see our resident expert, Sharon
- Specially selected perennials – see our resident expert, Beverly
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Amazing views from your private deck await at this home located on the Highland Ridge of Snowshoe. The Pedestal House is a moderate walk to Powderidge lift and the Northern Tract area of the basin. Full kitchen, washer/dryer and gas fireplace. Private Three Bedroom Home.


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Black Magic to Separate Husband and Wife
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Black Magic to Separate Husband and Wife
Marriage is a sacred and pious thing in India. We all have to get married one day and marriages are celebrated like festivals here. black magic to separate husband and wife there are not only two people who get married but two families also get married. Marriage is a beginning of a new life and people have to bear many responsibilities along with marriage. People are supposed to get along with each other when they get married. But some people just do not happen to share the same kind of bond that they should have. Marriages can also be a regret for life time and people have to suffer through them just for their families. When people wants to get separated from each other then they can. But when one person wants to live with the other and other does not want the same, then it becomes difficult to get separated. Many a times, people marry to such person whom they are not compatible with. They start to share everything with a person who is totally not worth it. When the time they realize this thing, its become hard for them to get separated from each other. But we are here to let you know that a husband and wife can be separated with the help of black magic.
How to Remove Black Magic to Separate Husband and Wife
WHAT IS BLACK MAGIC?Black has been creating a lot of buzz these days because it is the only miraculous thing that can help you in overcoming your problems. how to remove black magic to separate husband and wife people used to get scared of black magic back in the day because they thought that black magic can only bring evil in their life. Black magic is a kind of magic that is created from using the dark powers through mystical tantras and mantras. Then the vast amount of energy generated can be used to make things go smooth in people's life. Black magic can help you in almost every turn of your life and you just have to trust it.
Mantra to Separate Husband and Wife
USES Of BLACK MAGIC:-Black magic can be used to accomplish many things and specially people use it solve those problems which are out of their reach. mantra to separate husband and wife Black magic can solve love and marriage problems, financial and business problems, family feuds, body ailments, childless problems, etc. We are talking here about using black magic as an tool to separate husband and wife. You can use it if you want them to get separated because they are not happy together, or if one is stuck with another, or if you want them to be separated.
You should come to us because our black magic specialist is the best in this world. We have all kind of expedient tantras and mantras which can be useful to you. The charges of the services here are not much and they are very fast. For reaching us, you just have to call on the phone number that is given below on the screen.
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happy cinco de mayo.
For this holiday I channeled our trip to Mexico this past January! I love all the use of color + natural elements, such as these succulents. In Mexico the most common color combinations are ORANGE + GREEN which is where this all came from.
I found these perfect pom pom napkins from Target, and they looked adorable all knotted up. Succulents are my favorite plant because they are hard to kill...believe it or not but I kill almost every house plant we get in a short amount of time. It's alarming.
but of course I put a spin on it + made a SPICY GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA
grapefruit juice (sugar free tastes best) | muddled jalapenos | half of a lime squeezed | soda water | blanco casamigas tequila
....nothing is better than sipping on good tequila via these himalayan shot glasses (but fair warning: they melt in the heat...they are 100% real!)
other goodies:
1. woven tote "mas amor por favor" - straight from Mexico from the cutest little store
2. Printed pillows - Target's new OPAL HOUSE collection is gooood.
3. Raffia flats - Dolce Vita


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Fiji Exports
The economy of Fiji has highly increased through the last years. With a population of 880 000, Fiji is the 149th largest export economy in the world. Fiji remains a developing country with a large subsistence agriculture sector.
Agriculture accounts for 18% of gross domestic product, although it employed some 70% of the workforce as of 2001. Sugar exports and the growing tourist industry are the major sources of foreign exchange. Sugar cane processing makes up one-third of industrial activity. Coconuts, ginger, and copra are also significant.
Fiji's sugar remains a significant industry and a major export. The sugar industry reforms since 2010 have improved productivity and returns. The industry faces the complete withdrawal of European Union preferential prices by 2017.
The main exports of Fiji are cane sugar, bottled water, wood, gold, bread and manioc.
Main export partners of Fiji are its closest neighbours: Australia and New Zealand. Other trading partners are United Kingdom, United States, Singapore, Tonga, Japan, Vanatu, Western Samoa and the Cook Islands. The main industry of Fiji is tourism.
Fiji Imports
Fiji is one of the most developed and connected of the Pacific island economies. Earnings from the tourism industry, with an estimated 755,000 tourists visiting in 2015, and remittances from Fijian's working abroad are the country's largest foreign exchange earners.
Top imports of Fiji include fish, wheat, cars, refined petroleum, planes, helicopters.
Main import partners of Fiji are Singapore, France, Australia, New Zealand and China.
About 660 000 tourists visit Fiji Islands each year, that's why all imported food is mostly used in the tourist sector. A few key points to note when entering the food and beverage market:
1. Exporters who are able to export in small volumes at regular intervals find it easier to penetrate the market as orders can be relatively small.
2. Competitively priced and innovatively packed products can usually find a niche in Fiji.
3. It is important to identify the appropriate distribution channels to sell, service and promote products.
4. Visit the market regularly and develop relationships with customers.
5. Have the drive to remain focused and be patient.
Customs requirements of Fiji
Fiji Customs Contact Information
Website: http://www.frca.org.fj/
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Address: Revenue & Customs Services Complex, Lot 1 Corner of Queen Elizabeth Drive & Ratu Sukuna Road, Nasese, Suva.
Fiji is an island country situated in Melanesia (South Pacific Ocean). Its closest neighbours are Vanuatu, New Caledonia, New Zealand's Kermadec Islands, Tonga, Samoas and France's Wallis and Futuna and Tuvalu. It is a member of Oceania Customs Organisation, World Trade Organization, Alliance of Small Island States, International Monetary Fund and World Customs Organization. International trade represents a considerable sharea of GDP for the country. Trade is much controlled by the government, but customs duties in the country are relatively low.
Fiji Export Import Requirements
When you bring goods into Fiji you may need to pay Customs duty and other charges on your arrival. What you pay will depend on a number of factors such as: whether the goods are for your own personal use; whether they are covered by a concession or duty-free allowance; whether they are for commercial use. When taking goods out of Fiji, your goods may incur a fee if they require Customs inspection.
Tariffs and non-tariff barriers
Single-column tariffs are based on the Harmonised System. Fiscal duties are mainly ad valorem (per cent) assessed on a cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value. Units used in assessing specific duties are levied according to product. Specific rates may be slightly altered due to a regulation requiring metric quantities.
Non-tariff barriers
Import control is exercised through adherence to regulations covering the following five classes of restricted goods:
- Absolute prohibitions
- Prohibited unless specified conditions are complied with
- Prohibited unless covered by an import licence issued by the Minister of Finance
- Prohibited unless covered by an import licence issued by the Permanent Secretary for Trade and Commerce
- Prohibited from importation under other laws
Foreign exchange is administered by the Reserve Bank of Fiji. Commercial banks have fully delegated authority to screen and approve overseas remittances of all current payments.
Price controls which are overseen by the Commerce Commission may apply to some imported goods restricted import and retail mark up and margins.
Product certification, labelling and packaging
Labelling and marking
Outer containers should bear consignee's mark and port mark and should also be numbered (to accord with packing list) unless their contents can be otherwise readily identified.
Pre-packing of grass, straw, chaff and sacking is prohibited.
Goods should be securely packed, having due regard to the nature of the goods, means of transport and likely climatic conditions during transit and delivery.
Special certificates
Phytosanitary certificates, in addition to the permits referred to in 'Public health requirements' must accompany imported plants. An approved authority in the country of origin must issue the prescribed health certificates.
Sheep and goats are permitted entry, but must be accompanied by a certificate issued by a government veterinarian indicating freedom from disease.
Fruit imports must be accompanied by a quarantine certificate attesting that they have been grown in an area free from fruit fly infestation.
The Ministry of Health requires a certificate of fumigation for used clothing.
Imports of brandy, whisky and rum must be certified by the Collector of Customs at port of shipment as having been matured by storage in wood for not less than three years. A certificate of a Collector of Customs or a public authority at the port of shipment will be accepted as adequate proof. Special standards of strength are prescribed for alcoholic beverages.
Documentary requirements
Fax signatures are not permitted on original documents. As the time taken for cargo to reach Fiji from Eastern Australia is relatively short, it is essential that documents necessary for clearing the goods through customs be dispatched in time to affect prompt clearance. It is suggested that delays in clearance can be minimised by:
- Posting a copy of the invoice directly to the customer together with name of ship and intended date of departure (this enables the customer to carry out customs formalities with a bank guarantee in lieu of the bill of lading).-
- Cabling or telexing advice of shipment with name of ship, goods dispatched and FOB or FOW (Incoterms 1990) value.
Commercial invoice
No prescribed form, however an original and one copy is required by Fiji Customs. The importer may request additional copies, and must include the following details:
- Date and number of the invoice
- Name and address of the seller/consignor of goods
- Name and address of the buyer/consignee
- Name of the ship or flight number if known as the time the invoice is made out
- Country of origin of the goods
- Description of the goods, quantity, number of packages, marks and numbers of each package, the selling price and the terms of delivery (ex-factory, FOB, CIF etc. (Incoterms 1990)
Bill of lading/airway bill
No special requirements. To Order bills are acceptable.
Packing list
Packing lists are not compulsory, but facilitate clearance, required for all full container loads of cargo. Optional for loose air-cargo shipments.
Public health requirements
Importation of live animals or animal products listed below, all require an import permit:
- fresh/chilled/frozen and processed meats/poultry
- canned meat/poultry
- all dairy products
- semen
- feathers
- hides
- animal by-products (eg. tallow, biologicals)
An initial application for a permit must be made in writing and, if the application is approved, an Import Permit will then be issued - usually processed within two weeks of receipt. However, if an application is made for a product which has never been imported into Fiji, a Pest-Risk-Analysis will have to be undertaken, which takes a minimum time of 12 months.
Fruit and vegetables must be accompanied by an import licence obtained from the Chief Quarantine Officer, Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries & Forest, and must comply with specified health regulations requiring methyl bromide fumigation (see also 'Special certificates').
Agricultural seeds are allocated an import permit only after a sample representative of the batch proposed for import has been subject to testing by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry.
Pure food ordinances govern the use of colours and preservatives, and the standard, composition and marking of food products.
Importation of the following drugs and their salts is restricted to the Government Pharmacist: morphine, pethidine, methadone, phenadoxone, tincture of opium.
Pharmacopoeia is the legal reference for the standard quality and composition of all drugs.


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What was your favourite book when you were growing up? I have a few that are special to me…
I was enthralled by Enid Blyton's Naughty Amelia Jane for many years…that mass of hair and those naughty antics…she was my hero! In fact I loved this little girl so much that her name inspired my choice for our first-born, Amelia May (thankfully not so naughty!).
The other books that have stuck with me were written by the inspirational Judy Blume. It goes without saying that Are you there God, It's me Margaret was a favourite…I must, I must, I must increase my bust' was the silent mantra accompanying my exercise regime in the early 1990s.
And I will never forget the day that my best friend and I were deemed the only pupils in our class 'mature and sensible' enough to read and write an essay on one of Judy Blume's infamously racy books, Forever. Well all I can say is we must have been jolly good actresses because there was a lot of giggling that went on behind the library bookshelves!
Poor old Judy, her books are now banned in American libraries! Thank goodness our school was a bit more liberal, I learnt a lot from that story! (As an aside, hubby once told me that when he was at school the boys read Judy Blume so they understood/could get in with the girls!! Smart!!)
It seems I've passed on my love of these two authors to my girls; Enid Blyton has been with us throughout the last 12 years in one form or another, and Judy Blume is back in my life too – (eh-hem, not Forever yet I hasten to add!).
The girls have quite different tastes to each other when it come to their favourite books, but with a unifying love of anything funny, and particularly a little bit slapstick, we have a shelf full of David Walliams books, and there's no doubt that Roald Dahl has a big place in their hearts.
Any girly manuals, particularly ones called The Girl's Book of this or that, seem to be a favourite read in the tweenage years and go down well as gifts for friends. Well of course ticking checklists and writing down your secrets with your friends never gets boring when you are growing and changing all the time. But thank goodness these books are not designed for adults, I'm not sure I want to know how stylish I am or not, or what rating I would give myself currently as a friend/wife/mother/sister/cook etc etc!
I have also noticed a trend for tweenage girls' books becoming a crossover between autobiography and fiction; vlogging phenomenon Zoella's new book Girl Online is an example of this…a real life girl, writing a fictional story, that is based closely on her real life! Another popular series in the young adult genre is Geek Girl by Holly Smale, which I haven't read myself but I'm told is based on real life and is inspirational to young ladies.
Meanwhile, delving deep into the imagination of tweenagers, The History Keepers series by Damian Dibben has gone down a storm in our house, as has the Ruby Redfort series, written by Lauren Child of Charlie and Lola fame. Dork Diaries is a true love here and Pink Fizz Towers too, with the girl's snapping up each new book as soon as it is released!
All girls are different of course, and their love of different styles and genres is only to be encouraged, no matter how similar or different they are to our own. I, for example really struggle with the Dr Seuss series…some of you will think I am mad, it is so well-loved I know, but there is just something about that cat-in-a hat that has always freaked me out a bit! Katie, our youngest has always loved the books though so we would read them together again and again…and again, and there is no doubt that the rhythm, repetition and rhyme is incredible for assisting the building blocks of early reading.
There is nothing we love more than a good book here, and a special literary character can live on in our hearts for a lifetime, even when the illustrations are changed in real-life like Amelia Jane!
I'd love to know your tweenage book recommendations too so please do leave me a comment and give me some tips for next Christmas!
Happy reading x


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We have written a document management system and would like to digitally sign documents using the web client. Our Java client application is already able to apply and check digital signature, but we would like to make signature even with our web client. This is written in GWT and so, when run on the client side, it is a JavaScript application.
We not want to create a Java applet and download it on the client and execute it. We would like to use the browser security device or the browser API in order to sign a document. We would also like to keep the complete document server side, and move to the client only the document hash.
We feel this should be possible using NSS or npapi/npruntime, but we did not find any information about this. (By the way, is npruntime available also in IE? Should we use ActiveX for achieving the same result with IE?)
Do you have any hints?


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Food and more: Island Bar and Grill has something for everyone
Relaxing on a porch under the shade of wise oak trees with a cold drink in hand is easy to do at the Island Bar and Grill in the Village Shops of Pawleys Island. Though this popular restaurant is currently going through a face-lift, its doors are still open and the back porch is still swinging.
Island Bar and Grill has been a part of the community for over a decade, regularly hosting events for holidays and charities. And in typical island fashion, this eatery likes to keep the atmosphere relaxed and friendly. Live music plays regularly here and on certain nights the guests make their own music with karaoke.
Multiple bars, inside and out, including the restaurant's addition upstairs, The 19th Hole, make sure to quench all thirsts. The building's original wood floors and walls continue to the second floor, where the team's love of sports becomes even more noticeable. The rest of the premises remains dedicated to that beach life, reiterating a laid-back attitude.
They do take their food seriously here, though, and the menu covers a lot of ground to ensure everyone finds something to enjoy. The appetizers get the party started with many favorite Southern fried foods while other popular cuisines are represented by singular dishes like pierogis, nachos, and potstickers.
Sandwiches of all sorts continue that trend and are the main meat of the menu, which includes subs and wraps. Guests can enjoy a Philly, or a po'boy, or even a gyro and all come with a side of house-made potato chips. For $1.75, guests can substitute fries, regular or sweet potato, tater tots, or onion straws in place of the chips.
Island Bar and Grill gives guests the option to create their own perfect burger, starting with toasted buns, lettuce, tomatoes and onions, and a patty that will be chargrilled how you like it. Toppings such as pickles, mushrooms, bacon, and many types of cheese can be added on for $0.50 each and also come with chips as a side.
There is a small selection of seafood entrees, like crab cake and fish tacos, and are served with your choice of two sides. Quesadillas can be enjoyed here, too, and of course soups and salads for something a little lighter. Happy Hour is every weekday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. inside, and restaurant-wide specials change weekly, ranging from chicken pilau to shrimp and grits.
Keeping an eye on the elements wouldn't be a bad idea when planning a trip, given South Carolina's temperamental weather and the large outdoor porch. But whether you decide to enjoy your visit inside, outside, or upstairs, the friendly service at Island Bar and Grill is sure to have all their bases covered.
If you go
What: Island Bar and Grill
Where: 10744 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island
Hours: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily
Information: islandbarandgrill.com, 843-235-3399


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If you have never tried a Cara Cara orange, you are missing out on something amazing and beautiful.
I can appreciate a sweet juicy navel orange. I usually seek out the bluebird variety but one day my life changed. Shopping on the Drive, I happened upon an organic pile of brilliant orange Cara Caras. I took a gamble and bought six, not knowing if they were any good. I don't know about you, but my luck with organic oranges have usually ended with a tart taste in my mouth. These oranges did not disappoint! I was blown away when I cut into one to reveal a deep orange. I was already in love at this point but the experience just kept getting better. The flavour was purely sweet carrying a hint of ruby red grapefruit. Needless to say, Cara Cara oranges are a new staple in my grocery basket.


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Accelerator partner: First National Bank builds on entrepreneurial legacy
The Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship is proud to partner with The First National Bank in Sioux Falls in a strategic relationship to support entrepreneurship initiatives and foster innovation.
The bank's lead grant is key in providing Zeal's annual accelerator, which launches June 29.
President Chris Ekstrum shared with us, in his own words, why his firm supports the program:
First National Bank has an 80-year relationships with businesses that began as startups. And we've never forgotten it.
When we were founded – more than 130 years ago – our leaders were like any other entrepreneurs. They started small, built relationships with other small businesses and were fortunate to grow with their clients.
That's what built this bank. It's also what will help sustain us into another century and why we give back to our community.
A couple of years ago, we started thinking about how we could connect and engage with startups and entrepreneurs in Sioux Falls.
We decided to start with education because we bring such deep experience working with businesses at all levels of longevity. Initially, we thought we would develop content and host a few forums.
Our content research led us to Zeal. And, to be honest, we really realized for the first time all the resources that existed there. So why would we develop a program that might be duplicative, especially when we're already a strong Zeal supporter through our commitment to Forward Sioux Falls?
Instead, I reached out to a Zeal board member and discussed what we wanted to offer. I asked if we could become active donors and partners at Zeal. It just so happens Zeal was hosting a social that night. So I went, talked to Zeal president Rich Naser and a week later we were putting ideas together that eventually would lead to our strategic partnership.
We consider this a 20-year investment. To be perfectly frank, I don't know what ROI we will see from it. But that's not the overriding goal.
We are stepping up to support Zeal's programming to send a message to our community, as well as to our own organization, that fostering entrepreneurship is critical. It's critical to our success as a community and as a community bank. And we want to do our part to bring resources together and give our aspiring entrepreneurs the best chance at success.
Our team is excited to work with this year's accelerator participants, providing education and evaluating their concepts. You truly never know where these relationships will lead. But our founders were believers in homegrown businesses, and we are today, too.
I can tell, even in the early stages of the relationship, that it has shifted our mindset as a company. We were proud to become the No. 1 community bank in South Dakota for SBA 7(a) lending in fiscal year 2016 and are seeing even stronger results so far this year. That's a terrific accomplishment. But it's just as rewarding for me to hear our bankers tell stories of their entrepreneur clients' growth. It gets all of us excited. And we know, thanks in part to our partnership with Zeal, there are many more of those stories to come.
This post also featured on SiouxFalls.Business: http://siouxfalls.business/accelerator-partner-first-national-bank-builds-on-entrepreneurial-legacy/


text: My girlfriend just got a new computer for school (a PC). She needs to take the songs that are on her iPod mini off and transfer them into iTunes on her new computer. None of the songs are from the iTunes Music Store however. Is there any way or program that can do this for FREE? Thanks.


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Brides Up North
Brides Up North
I recently managed to get my styled shoot blogged on Brides Up North! Having put this shoot together using some fantastic suppliers in Sheffield including Kate Beaumont Wedding dress designer, Campbell's florists and more; it really felt like hard work paid off.
I wanted to do this autumnal based luxurious shoot for ages and use Sheffield's botanical gardens as the locations. Brides Up North loved the photos and included it on their website!
Brides Up North asked me to write a short blog about the shoot, and recall my planned out shoot in Sheffield. The blog describes how I put together the shoot, why I wanted to do it and the amazing suppliers I worked with.
Here is the link to the blog if you want to give it a read! Here's to more of my work getting blogged!


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text: Tawseel - Milestones HOME PAGE Wednesday, January 20, 2010 HOME ABOUT US CEO's Message Vision and Mission Why Tawseel Milestones PORTFOLIO OUR TEAM OUR REACH CONTACT US B2B PORTAL SUBSCRIBE ONLINE CAREERS OUR SERVICES Go Green Collection Logistics delivery services To facilitate marketers with BLP drops/ marketing collaterals Database and mailing services Full subscription management service (SMS) Controlled free distribution (CFD) Extensive retail and bulk distribution Elaborate home/office distribution network Milestones Achievements in 2011-2012 In June 2011 Tawseel moved to their dedicated office which created a separate identity for the company and gained unlimited mileage. Tawseel is the first Newspaper distribution company in UAE to introduce handheld scanner for complete Supply and return collection on daily basis and managing the entire subscription Management through the HHT. With the introduction of this unique technology we were able to achieve the below to serve our subscribers / Clients more efficiently. Accuracy Business Transparency Return Management Supply management Availability of analytical reports Speedy replenishment Efficient stock management Customer online account management. Online subscriber's information. Intimation of New / Stop Subscription. On the spot management of subscriber's complaint as soon as it is logged in the Call Centre and immediate response coming back to the Call Centre with regard to the complaint. Tawseel is the first Newspaper distribution company to introduce the GPS enables Vehicles for both Vans / Motorcycles for an effective distribution , control and monitoring services.Accurate area / route mark up Geo Fencing area. Monitor real time delivery performance. Effective control and monitoring system. Vehicle maintenance efficiency. Route efficiency. Delivery consistency. Tawseel is the first Newspaper distribution company to introduce the Area markup / Geo Fencing of each of the Newsboys and all the field staff on the Google Map. Tawseel is first Newspaper Distribution Company to receive ISO 9001 certification for their entire operations. Tawseel is the first Newspaper distribution Company to launch of the Go Green Project targeting Al Bayan & Emarat Al Youm subscribers. Our distribution team have collected almost around 1642 tons from all over UAE by reaching almost 8000 plus subscribers. Tawseel is first Newspaper distribution Company to introduce B2B portal for their publishers to view their data online like sales , standing orders , Geographical area mark up on subscription , CFD & POD details , Payment update and soon…. Tawseel obtained Sole distribution rights for the newspaper & magazines – Dar Al Hayat & Laha, Motivate publishing titles, Urdu Duniya . Tawseel is first Newspaper Distribution Company to provide safety training for all our Motorcycle Newsboys by having the tie –up with Dubai Police which was conducted on 15th May 2011 which was attended by Top official from Dubai Police. Tawseel successfully completed two subscription campaigns for Al Bayan & Emarat Al Youm newspaper. Tawseel has been appointed as a Direct Supplier to all the Duty Free shops in Dubai, to all the Spinney's outlets in UAE.) , All Carrefour outlets in U.A,E Comag (UK) has rated Tawseel at no. 22 this year among the world best distribution company in-terms of retail sales generation. Tawseel is first Newspaper Distribution Company to arrange various Sports Events for all their staff throughout the Ramadan month which includes sports like Football, Cricket , Badminton , Table Tennis , basket Ball & volley ball almost 400 staff participated in the event. Tawseel is the first Newspaper Distribution Company to provide Staff Accommodation to their Newsboys in Dubai in Jan 2011 which really motivated lots of staff which really brought down the staff turnover ratio. Tawseel introduced new Avaya System for their Call Centre integrated with Backend subscription system due to which operational efficiency gone up and performance measurement of each of the staff was possible. Tawseel created a separate Direct Marketing dedicated team apart from their regular distribution team to take care of their fliers / CFD distribution in Gated properties which really had a big impact on the Tawseel Revenue. Copyright � 2018. Dubai Media Incorporated.


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Expendables 3 surprised me by being such a deep, riveting, well executed piece of celluloid art. This extraordinary film opens with Stalone, Cockney and ?, rescuing Wesley Snipes from a train for some reason. Fucking guns are going off all over the place, like a geriatric shitting out sweet corn.
Throughout the scene I don't have a bloody clue what Stalone and Cockney are saying. In fact, I am certain that they were talking in Braille. Either way, these two seem to understand each other perfectly and love each other like a newly married couple.
Snipes, rescued via Stalone's chopper, goes fucking bananas and jumps from the flying vehicle and onto the very train he was trapped on. He stabs some people in the belly and forehead, and then makes the train go SUPER fast. It ploughs into a place full of bad guys and also the place where Snipes' captor hangs out. BANG!! fucking place blows up, but this ain't no ordinary explosion, no, this is an Expendables explosion that lasts fifteen minutes. Meanwhile, as the continent explodes, Snipes and his rescuers all fly off just in time.
Suddenly, SPOOOOSH, the Expendables meet with Indiana Jones instead of John McClain. He is shocked to learn that Mel Gibson is alive and well and being more racist than ever. Indiana tells Stalone that he must capture Gibson and bring him in for saying that he hates anyone or anything darker than an Albino ghost, the whitest thing you could EVER imagine.
During a gun fight earlier, giant black guy from Everybody Hates Chris gets shot and the result is a well-earned coma. Stalone feels terrible, tells his buddies to fuck off, and, with the help of Sideshow Bob, goes and gets a bunch of fresh faced nobodies. There's girl fighter, man, knife boy and someone else. I don't care. They get captured by Mel Gibson IMMEDIATELY and Stalone begins to scream. It's imperative to note here that Stalone's hair fluctuates in grayness throughout the movie, but even more at this juncture.
Stalone goes on a rescue mission and his old buddies are waiting. Desperado has joined them too! So now we have Arnie, Desperado, Jet Li, Lundgren, Indiana Jones, Stalone, ?, Cockney and Snipes! ALL of them off to capture Mel Gibson. The film ends with over an hour of things blowing up in a factory, Stalone groaning NO screen time for Lundgren, NO karate from Jet Li, Cockney being bald, ? wearing a hat, Indiana putting on THE most fucking wooden performance I have ever seen, Arnie having the worst plastic surgeon in the world and Mel Gibson being shot by Stalone, who talked in reverse burps.
The movie was an example of what can go wrong if you have too much money, no talent and can get your hands on enough explosives to solve all of the issues that are going on in these foreign countries. Fantastic.
I give this film a 3 out of 8.4
Watch this movie if you like:
- Cockney being all cockney
- Hair that changes colour
- Terrifying fuck ups with plastic surgery
- Mel Gibson only getting six lines
- Inexplicable amounts of killing but with shedding a drop of blood
- No lens flare
- So much man meat on screen that you can taste the body odour
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The Tezos whitepaper, published in 2014, anticipated several areas that would become major issues for blockchain networks. Especially around governance and smart contract security, Tezos proposed original solutions. The project later went on to raise $232m in the biggest token sale at the time. Recently, the Tezos network launched as the first of a wave of innovative next-generation blockchain networks.
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The Beginning of Hospitality (Hint: It's Not Your Home)
In my classes at Fuller, we've talked a lot about the practice of hospitality. Traditionally, many believe hospitality begins in our home, but I'd like to challenge that idea. Does that I mean I can't be hospitable because I don't have my own home? I don't think so.
I've wrestled with this idea, especially as I watch people my age get married, have kids, purchase their own home, host potluck dinners and Super Bowl parties. Isn't hospitality about inviting people into the space you've created as a family? That may be one expression, but it's not the only way.
Hospitality encompasses much more than the home - it begins in the heart. Is my heart open to others? Is it welcoming to the stranger? Am I open to feel compassion for those I may not yet know? These are the kinds of questions we should be asking ourselves, instead of how to set up our living room to impress or host the most guests.
Don't get me wrong - I love seeing beautiful photos of gatherings inside my friend's homes, yet I want to expand the narrative just a bit so that hospitality becomes something all of us can practice, not just our married friends.
Christine Pohl describes hospitality as the act of welcoming the stranger. It's about training our eyes to truly see people, especially those on the outside.
One of the most painful experiences for minority members, according to Elizabeth Conde-Frazier in her book A Many Colored Kingdom, is the feeling of invisibility. Being invisible is more than simply not being seen, it means not being listened to or comprehended. And when we are blind to the people around us that feel invisible, we succumb to a blindness that does not allow us to open our hearts to the strangers in our lives.
So, let me ask you. Is your heart open to really see?
The first step to practicing hospitality is to open ourselves up to others, even the ones we may not see on a regular basis. As a majority member, I can love my unseen brothers and sisters by making them visible through the power of invitation.
My challenge to you today is to identify and see the strangers in your life - they may live in your neighborhood or go to your church or school or visit the same fitness studio as you a couple nights a week. They may look like you or they might not. Think about who might be invisible to you. Look for who you would normally not invite in - to your life or your home - and make a conscious effort to reach out. It could be as simple as a conversation or an invitation to grab a cup of coffee together. Who knows - maybe it will actually progress toward your home.
Let's begin practicing hospitality from our hearts, opening them up to see and extend the invitation to both our friends and the strangers.


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It's so exciting to see how this gallery show never hits the ground! Artist Reformation has been working in collaboration with SalaamGarage for over two years on this project. SalaamGarage's goal for this project was to share stories of men and women in Seattle who aged out of the foster care system in Seattle in order to honor these people for their hard stories, to raise awareness about the need for change, and to hopefully see more loving families fostering and adopting these foster kids and reform brought to the foster care system.
The phrase "age out" speaks to how, if foster kids turn 18 before they are adopted, they are immediately considered an adult and are often given no further help from the government. As a result, many are kicked out of their foster homes and forced to figure out life on their own. A large portion of these foster kids are coming from homes where there was neglect and/or abuse and where there was no real preparation for life after 17. Statistically, 1 in 5 kids who age out end up homeless and 1 in 4 end up incarcerated. Many of the girls who age out into homelessness enter a life of prostitution. This needs to change.
Thus, SalaamGarage was moved to start this project and we are thrilled to have been a part of it. During the Spring, after a successful Kickstarter campaign, we were privileged to have the show displayed at the Art Institute of Seattle, then in the Summer we moved the gallery to the 220 & Change building in Pioneer Square, and now we get to display these stories at the Starbucks located in Columbia City! What's particularly special about showing the gallery at this Starbucks for me is that it's in my neighborhood. What's also exciting is that, since the space is so small, we've decided to show just one story one week at a time. This allows for more attention to be given to each of our nine stories over the course of nine weeks.
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One Woman's Process for Obtaining and Training Wild Mustangs, Part 1
by Adrienne Devoe
Note: The author is providing information based on her knowledge and experience. In no way does she profess to have all the answers. She encourages readers to do their research for the most complete information.
Getting a wild, branded mustang as your forever horse, a project horse, or as a competition horse is an undertaking that requires planning, dedication, some horse-training knowledge, and possibly a shoulder to cry on. Aside from the hard work and the potential for getting hurt, the reward that comes from forging a bond with a wild or ungentled horse is almost indescribable. It's a feeling I have experienced several times, and each time it feels magical.
There are several ways to obtain a wild, branded mustang. Before you can get one, the BLM (Bureau of Land Management is the government agency that manages the wild horses) requires an approved application; they have specific housing guidelines such as shelter, pen size and fence height, and specific trailer requirements for picking up your wild mustang.
The wild mustang belongs to the BLM (i.e. is federal property) for one year after you get it. Acquiring a mustang is really considered an adoption, and during that time you are subject to certain rules for the care and well-being of your wild horse and a possible visit from your local BLM official. After a year, you can submit paperwork to the BLM for the official title and ownership of your mustang. The BLM official website has lots of great information about adopting wild mustangs.
There are three main ways I know of for getting a wild Mustang.
1. Go to the BLM corrals (the Pacific Northwest corrals are located in Burns, Oregon).
When you go to the corrals, you will have literally hundreds of mustangs to choose from—all different ages, sizes and colors. Any mustang in the corrals (with only a few exceptions) will be $125. The BLM staff, using a system of panels, will fit a halter and drag rope on your mustang and load it into your approved trailer. You are responsible for safely unloading your mustang at your barn, similar in fashion to how it was loaded and keeping in mind it is "wild" and therefore untouchable and unleadable.
2. Do an online internet adoption through the BLM website.
When you bid online for a mustang, prices can be all over the board depending on the horse. Be prepared to spend thousands for bigger or more colorful horses. If yours is the winning bid, you will need to either pick your mustang up at the corral where it's located or, in some cases, has been transported to. There are also people who will pick your mustang up for you and deliver it for a fee.
3. Participate in a mustang training event such as the Teens and Oregon Mustangs Competition.
The third way, and one I have recently done, is to participate in a mustang training event such as the Teens and Oregon Mustangs program, which is open to both youth and adult trainers.
In the Teens program, all the trainers meet at the St. Paul, Oregon rodeo grounds on a predetermined date. The BLM will have transported all the trainer horses over from Burns, Oregon the night before and herded them into the holding pens on the rodeo grounds. One does not have any idea what horse they are getting until they pick up the paperwork that morning.
The BLM staff use the holding pens and additional panels to load the wild horses into trailers. Once your mustang is loaded…you're ready to take it home, reversing the loading process to get the mustang safely into its BLM approved pen at home.
At this point, you have a scared, confused and wild animal in your barn; now it's up to you to forge that wonderful bond based on trust and kind leadership. Let the training begin!
If you need help, the Teens and Oregon Mustangs program does a great job of supporting its trainers through the full 100 days of training before the final competition. For more information on participating in this event or adopting a mustang that has gone through this program, go to www.teensandoregonmustangs.org.


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The laboratory of Dr. Chongyi Chen uses cutting-edge technologies in single-cell genomics and next-generation sequencing to study the mechanistic link between chromatin structure and gene expression in mammalian systems, from a genome-wide perspective at the single-cell level. The lab also develops new assays and techniques in single-cell genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics. For more info about the lab, visit https://ccr.cancer.gov/Laboratory-of-Biochemistry-and-Molecular-Biology/chongyi-chen.Qualifications:
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Over the past couple of months I haven't been able to slot any photo shoots in. They take up a good morning/afternoon and then all the editing afterwards takes a while too. With our holiday and then finishing school, I hadn't really thought about it but when a couple of people got in touch with me I didn't hesitate!
I love photography and I would love it to become more of a full time job, I try and capture Betsie and our family moments in the best way, I.e: putting the iPhone down as much as I can and reaching for my Olympus Pen E-pl7. It really is the most amazing compact camera I absolutely love it. It's girlie and white, light and small enough to go in all my bags (yes they are ridiculously huge, I hear my mum saying), and it has some fantastic features on it. The screen tilts multiple ways and there is always an opportunity to use the selfie screen mode! As a photographer I love that it also gives me control, I hardly use Auto mode, with Bets running around and being as wild as she is, being able to control the aperture and the shutter speed is really handy.
Any who…Like I said before, a couple of people have been in touch regarding shoots. I did the first last week, with a very cute little baba called May. She was 7 months old and a real cutie! The biggest round eyes ever, and they were such an enticing colour. May was a little poppet on the shoot and we managed to have a play for a good hour and a half, in that time we got so many beautiful shots and I was so pleased with how they came out.
I also decided that, whilst in the swing of it all I would capture some new shots of Bets. We haven't sat and done a little home shoot for ages, and I love looking back on them. They really do become wall pictures in our house you see (pictures everywhere!!!) I took her up to our loft room, which is white so lovely and bright. I sat her on her bean bag on my throw and let her watch Doc Mcstuffins on my phone, I also made her do her crazy laugh at me a couple of times, as she giggles at herself after. Within about 10minutes I had some beautiful shots of my big girl. I really love them!
Have a look and see what you think…