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Me, You and Blue – Couple's Weekend at Blue Mountain – #90DaysofSummer
My wife and I were recently invited to Blue Mountain to spend a weekend of relaxation and adventure as a couple. Having experienced Blue Mountain in the winter, skiing and snowboarding, I knew that Blue was a choice destination for families seeking thrills and adventure, but I hadn't yet experienced the more couple-friendly side of Blue.
While our son was away for a week at summer camp, we packed our bags, asked one of our 6 year old daughter's friends to join us and set off for the mountain. While the weekend was about us having experiences as a couple, there was still plenty for our daughter and her friend to do.
The family portion of our adventure (which my wife will cover in detail on her blog) began as soon as we arrived. Almost immediately after parking the car in the underground lot of the Westin Trillium House, we headed out onto the low ropes course, took a ride on the Ridgerunner and then dove into Plunge! This boathouse styled aquatic centre provides a connected indoor-outdoor pool, hot tub, waterslide, diving board (designed to resemble a cottage dock) and rope swing. While relaxing in the outdoor hot tub while the children played in the pool, we excitedly discussed the itinerary for our trip.
After leaving Plunge!, we headed to the room to change for dinner. This would be the first of several excellent means which we would enjoy in Blue Mountain Village's extensive and varied selection of restaurants. For tonight's meal, we had reservations at Tholos. This Greek-Mediterranean restaurant features an exceptional menu, comprised of traditional. "home-style" Greek dishes. As a starter, we shared a Caesar salad (which features an outstanding home-made dressing) and grilled octopus. I opted for the 10oz Black Angus Striploin for my entrée, while my wife chose the more traditionally Greek Thalassina. As a starter, we shared a Caesar salad (which features an outstanding home-made dressing) and grilled octopus.
Our bellies full of delicious food, we returned to the Westin Trillium House and our beautiful, two bedroom suite. After the children were asleep, we sat on the balcony and watched as dusk settled over the mountain. Now free from the possibility of human interruption, several kit foxes came out to play midway up the mountain. We watched them playing and tumbling down the hill until it became too dark to make them out anymore, at which point we headed inside and into the tremendously comfortable king-size bed.
As the sun dawned on our second day, the girls were up early. They were eager to spend the day at Plunge! aquatic camp and we were eager to get started on our couples day. After an amazing breakfast at the Oliver and Bonacini Café & Grill, we headed off to the base of the mountain to drop the girls at camp. As soon as the girls had been dropped off at the camp, we drove to Scandinave (pronounced "skan-din-ah-v", I mistakenly pronounced it with the final "e" sound initially) Spa. This spa is one of several Scandinave Spas located across Canada and a member of the Spas Initiative list (a list created by the Canadian Tourism Commission to highlight the best spas in Canada). Home to both Registered Massage Therapists and traditional Scandinavian baths, there are many ways to relax here. We hadn't booked a massage (next time!) so we put on our bathing suits and headed out into the baths area. There is a system at work with these baths and, for optimal relaxation, one must follow a certain order:
- Warm the body
- Cool the body
- Relax and dry
The Scandinave Spa at Blue Mountain offers several options for warming the body. There is the Finnish Sauna, where eucalyptus oil and water are poured over hot rocks to sooth the muscles and calm the mind. You might also choose the Norwegian steam bath, where the hot steam, mixed with eucalyptus provides natural detoxification of the body while relaxing the spirit. For those who prefer to warm up in water, there are a number of warm baths (large, well-heated hot tubs) which can also be used to relax the muscles while listening to the sounds of nature from the forest which encircles the property.
Once your muscles are relaxed and your mind is at peace, it's time to enter the cool baths. When we were there, the cold baths ranged from 16-18c. That may sound warm, but trust me, it is not. These cool baths are meant to refresh your energy, flush the body of toxins and promote circulation. While my wife found that her optimal time in the cool bath was about thirty seconds, I took a seat and let the cool water refresh me, finishing up by standing under the Nordic waterfall and feeling my stress and troubles wash away as the water cascaded over my head.
Having finished with the warming and cooling, it was time to relax, dry off and bask in the beauty of nature. Here again, there are many options to choose from. There are hammocks nestled among the trees, Muskoka chairs on the lawn and around the pools, or, if you're feeling a bit chilly or yearning for the campfire experience, fire pits circled by more Muskoka chairs.
During our 2.5 hours there, we tried each warming method, each bath and each relaxation area. An ideal "circuit" of the spa is 15 minutes of heat, 20 seconds to 2 minutes of cold and then 15 minutes relaxation. An ideal day would begin with a massage, followed by roughly 4 hours in the baths.
Sadly, we were unable to spend a full day there, as we had lunch reservations at The Pottery Restaurant which is located in the original Blue Mountain Inn. Here, we enjoyed a starter of Caesar salad, again with a house-made dressing and followed with entrees of a Hobbs Burger (a house specialty) for me and fish taco for my wife. Both came with excellent home-cut fries and tasted remarkable.
After lunch, it was back to Blue Mountain Village and up the gondola to the top of the mountain. Once there, we were greeted by Robo, our guide and instructor for the Segway tour we'd be taking across the top of the mountain. Initially, I must admit, I wasn't 100% confident in my ability to ride a Segway. I'm not always the most coordinated person, as the number of scars and broken bones on my body can attest to, and I knew that the Segway was a machine built based on balance and precision. Robo quickly put my fears to rest. Within 5 minutes of stepping onto the machine, everything became intuitive. This was as easy as standing up. After a 25 minute lesson on how to navigate through obstacles like uneven hillsides, tree stumps, roots and loose gravel, we were off into the beautiful forest which covers the upper slopes of the mountain. Along the way, we stopped to take in a breath-taking view of Georgian Bay, an almost magical looking waterfall which runs down the mountain's slope and Ontario's first chairlift, the South Chair. When we weren't taking in the panoramic views from look-out points, we were weaving our way back and forth down the rugged but well-maintained forest trails. After an hour, we found ourselves back at the gondola and reluctantly handed our Segways back over to the staff.
After picking the girls up from camp and changing, we made our way to the Firehall Pizza Co. for some gourmet pizza. While the girls chose to keep it simple and ordered cheese and Hawaiian pizzas, I opted for the Roman pizza (tomato sauce, cheese, chicken, goat cheese, eggplant, roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomato) and my wife ordered the Spanakopizza (Basil pesto, spinach, feta, goat cheese, garlic, caramelized cream). Again, bellies full, we retreated to our rooms to watch the sun set and enjoy some beverages on the balcony. Tonight, I'd picked up a few local selections from the LCBO in Collingwood. Side Launch Brewing Co. make an excellent pale ale and a Belgian wheat that has just the slightest hint of banana. Pick one up next time you see it, you won't be disappointed.
As we slowly got up on our final day at Blue and packed our bags, my wife and I reminisced about how relaxing the Scandinave Spa was and how much we now both wanted Segways. Even though we had the children with us, we'd still managed to get a solid 8 hour date in, relax in a spa, enjoy a new activity and eat some of the most delicious food we'd ever tasted. Our couple's weekend had been a great success. Have you booked yours yet?


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For those of us who believe in the idea of a soul; we believe that the soul is essentially separate from who we are. However, there are some of us who believe that the soul does represent a small 'part' of who they are. Yet, there are only a few of us who believe that it is the 'soul' that completely exemplifies who we are.
So, with this being said let me ask you a very profound question:
If you are someone who believes in Heaven; then your main concern is making sure that 'your' soul is granted access into Heaven.
Well, I ask 'you', let's say that 'YOUR' soul does make it into Heaven, the profound question is where in the 'hell' does that leave YOU????
If 'you' believe that 'your' soul does not 'WHOLLY' define you; then you are simply left with asking your 'self'—–who in the hell "AM I?"
Here's the truth Jesus, Allah, Jehovah, etc…. there is absolutely no man-made idea of this Universe that can save 'you' from your 'self' as long as you continue to believe that your SELF is indeed who YOU are!
See, when we sit back and envision the idea of being in Heaven, there is only one 'entity' that we see there and that 'SELF-image' is only of our-SELVES.
In other words; we are only able see the 'ingrained' man-made concepts that represent who we 'think' we are.
Here's is what I find interesting:
For those who believe in the 'idea' of Heaven, they perceive this place as paradise; whereas each and everyday will exude glory and there will be a world fill with peace, love, and harmony. There will also be no hatred, sadness, or violence and for the rest of eternity their lives will 'AUTOMATICALLY' be filled with happiness and joy.
For the sake of entertainment let's say that Heaven actually does exist. Well, let me tell you if we all enter into Heaven with our 'selves', by way of still honoring the idea of who we 'think' we are; then just as we 'believe' that we are experiencing Hell on Earth, we will most certainly experience Hell in Heaven!
Well here is the wake up call, 'Heaven' is not something that is achieved 'automatically.' Hence, if you do not put forth a 'conscious' effort toward being happy, then you will 'automatically' experience the opposite which is Hell, because that's all our minds have been conditioned to know.
In my humble opinion the man-made idea of Heaven and Hell are nothing more than metaphors for a state of MIND or a state of 'Being' and not a state or place of 'existence!'
However, outside of my opinion there are millions of people who sincerely believe 'wholeheartedly' that there is indeed a place called Heaven and because they sincerely believe in this man-made concept they will occasionally have an esoteric experience that will make them believe that this place is actually real.
But, what we human beings fail to realize is that the mind is the true master of all illusions!

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The last time I hoofed it over to the Skinfood in Causeway Bay, they'd stopped carrying nail polish, and I was so, so bummed. And then suddenly there was a new Skinfood counter at the mall across the way (not to be confused with the mall I live on top of...I am surrounded by mall-ness). And not only does this counter carry polishes; there was a new collection all front and center, and I could not resist Pistachio.
Oh my GOSH! Dusty and creamy and olive teal sage and sweet merciful gorgeousness I love it! From the Vita Nail line, the Queen's Baking Collection, this is AGR01 Pistachio, and it is utterly, wonderfully fabulous. Like the other Vitas I've tried, it applied creamy-smooth and was easy to control. Great pigmentation, and the colour is totally modern and totally retro at the same time.
Yeah, I am absolutely going to hit that counter for more of the Queen's Baking shades. I'm at a little bit of a loss for what else to say because I'm basically tongue-tied and smitten. Nutshell is I LOVE.
10 August 2014
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I must admit I was not all that familiar with the term "crowdsourcing", but I have run across it twice in the past two days. First in the book The 2020 Workplace and secondly in a little video that Laurie Ruettimann made to help her decide on the best style of glasses for her. I think I remember reading the article in Wired when it was first introduced in 2006 by Jeff Howe. This time it struck a chord and I began thinking and wondering how "crowdsourcing" can be used as a human resources tool.
For those of you not familiar with the term it is defined in Wikipedia as "…the act of sourcing tasks traditionally performed by specific individuals to an undefined large group of people or community (crowd) through an open call." It is a collaborative effort entered into by people in order to solve problems, provide advice or help make decisions. Sometimes it is for compensation or recognition, however, generally it is not. The definition reminded me of the software Linux which has been developed and improved by many, many contributors over its history.
In their book The 2020 Workplace, Meister and Willyerd defined crowdsourcing as "Harnessing the skills of individuals through an open call for participation. These individuals, due to their enthusiasm, contribute content, do research, and solve problems together." They described the example of Best Buy advertising for a position in emerging-media marketing. Apparently the first attempt was not well received so the Chief Marketing Officer asked everyone interested in the position to help write the job description. As a result they ended up with a revamped and stronger job description.
And that is one of the uses for crowdsourcing in HR. If you are recruiting for a position that you have never had before or for one in which you suspect that technology might have changed radically, rather than struggling to create the proper job description ask your applicants to do so.
A second use of crowdsourcing is using the opinions of employees to capture how your culture needs to change to make them more engaged, a version of an engagement survey.
Of course all this assumes that the human resources person driving this effort is social media savvy.
In the spirit of CROWDSOURCING I want to solicit your input on how can HR make this a productive tool in HR? What can we do to use it to its fullest extent? Here is your chance to participate.
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A fans' ticket exchange closed down at the request of Manchester City is back open for business.
Mcfcticketx allowed Blues supporters without tickets to connect with those selling them on Twitter.
It was set up by lifelong supporter Adam Keyworth as a not for profit network in which fans were not allowed to charge over face value.
However, as revealed by the M.E.N., the site was removed by the social networking giant at the request of the club who cited trademark violations.
City signed an agreement with online ticket exchange viagogo in August which allows fans to charge up to 150 per cent over face value for tickets.
The site also charges a booking fee and takes 10 per cent from the seller and 15 per cent from the buyer.
But now the Twitter account, with a few amendments, is back up and running, leaving 20-year-old Adam, from Prestwich, to claim a moral victory.
He said: "Twitter got in touch with me and said that if I made a few amendments then I could reopen the account.
"I got rid of 'mcfc' from the title and called it 'Cityticketx'. I also made it clear that it was unofficial and in no way endorsed by the club and it was back up and running.
"I think it is a moral victory and one for fanpower."
Adam, a season ticket holder at the Etihad stadium, added that he did not expect this to be the end of the matter.
"I'd just like to think that if City still have a problem with it they come to me about it rather than going through Twitter which I thought was a bit sly.
"The account has picked up a couple of hundred extra followers so we have actually done quite well out of it."
Manchester City declined to comment.
The M.E.N. also revealed that City had handed a number of tickets over to viagogo to sell for the sold out match with Tottenham Hotspur on November 11. The tickets, priced at £51, were offered with a booking fee of more than £12. Any supporters who wished to buy one would also have to purchase a membership card from the club at £10.


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In this career quiz for Wood Patternmakers, you will find out if working as one is right for you.After taking this career quiz, you will find out if becoming a Wood Patternmaker is the right career choice for you and if you should become one.
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People who are suitable for to be A Wood Patternmaker like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the careers require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
They also like working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. They like searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
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Former Vermont Senator Jim Jeffords died on Monday at age 80. He was first elected as a Republican but later left the party in 2001, which cost the Republicans control of the Senate. Jeffords was a pragmatic moderate who did not fit into a Republican Party that was drifting right. He, and later Olympia Snowe of Maine, were New England Republicans, committed to using government to solve problems in fiscally responsible ways. That breed of Republican continues to disappear.
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The latest expert opinions, articles, and guides for the Java professional.
Beyond the commit: 6 developer tools & technologies you should know
We're developers, so we love to code right? We're happy when our code is running…but wait a minute: how are we supposed to ship our code?
I'm pretty sure your end-users won't agree to start your project inside your favorite IDE, so this means assembling all the bricks to make your product as professional as we can, including coding, managing resources and building the app.
I was thinking about how developers often aren't aware of any tools that extend the reach of their development environment. Basically, we like to stick with the good old Eclipse-Maven-Tomcat-Hibernate-Spring-JUnit combo, occasionally sprinkling in some FindBugs or something. It got me thinking that maybe a lot of you out there aren't aware that as Java developers, we actually have the most robust tooling ecosystem of any programming language. So if you'd like to know more about what happens beyond the commit, and why as the creators of the code you should care more about what it's doing in production, then I propose to share with you the development and build environment I like to use and tell you why I like it. We'll cover:
- Version Control Systems (VCS) – Git
- Source code hosting – BitBucket
- Build automation – Gradle
- Build platform – Shippable
- Deployment platform – LiveRebel
- Publishing platform – Bintray
N.B. I bet you think I'm going to write about IDEs, right? Well, I won't because it's an everlasting war between users. My own 2 cents are this: some like Eclipse (not sure why), and others play with NetBeans because they haven't tried IntelliJ IDEA yet… ;)
Version Control Systems (VCS) – Git
Nowadays it's absolutely mandatory to use a version control system. Imagine that, in the middle of fixing a bug, you get switched over by management to something more urgent that needs to be handled that very second. This means stopping and switching code bases, with the understanding that you need to go back to it all later. We don't want to screw this all up and erase code (like I've done before), so this is why we have a version control system.
Personally, I like Git over Subversion (SVN), and it seems I'm not alone: in the recent Java Tools and Technologies Landscape for 2014, we saw for the first time Git (69%) overtake Subversion (57%) in overall usage. That said, most respondents use different technologies on different projects.
Git is very powerful and has a big advantage compared to SVN: the branching concept. So if you're doing your fix on a branch and your boss comes around, you can just commit your changes locally to that branch, switch to the branch your boss wants you to switch to, do the modifications, commit and push to the main repository and then go back to your fix. Nothing is lost, and you get your workspace exactly in the state you left it in. Awesome!
Moreover it's almost impossible to lose data from Git: it manages any conflicts between different file versions. You decide what changes to apply, without any black magic changing your modifications for no reason. In addition, Git is simple to start with but powerful enough in its complexity to lure advanced users. Indeed it is very easy to use with basic features, but if you want to go deeper into the subject you can. For example, rewriting your whole Git history to change the email address of the committer and so on. There is one tool I really like to manage my Git repositories (outside of plain old terminal), and that's SourceTree, a free product by Atlassian that works on both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X.
So go out there and
git init your project!
Source code hosting – Bitbucket
Once you have your code sources all committed and ready to go, you're going to need some source code hosting. Why? Perhaps you've already encountered a situation where your laptop with all your source code on it suddenly crashes. And the only thing you figured out to do to get your precious back is to use another laptop you connect to your old bumblebee with a firewire cable and retrieve data … (yes it happened to me, twice). So why not host your code?
For many people using Git, the logical choice for source code hosting is GitHub, which I think is a great tool that has a lot of hooks available for integrating it with different services like JIRA, Bamboo, Travis CI, and so on. But the thing is you can only have public repositories for free. This is often the dilemma with open source projects–you don't want to spend a lot of money to provide other developers your awesome new tool for free, and when you face these issues it's a shame. I looked around for something better for me, and I found Bitbucket (also by Atlassian), which is an awesome platform that let's you have unlimited public AND private repositories, really nice features like the internal issue tracker (which I like more than GitHub's), a nice Wiki and also the possibility to create your own website on Bitbucket–a feature that not many people know about and competes along with GitHub's own similar features.
Build automation – Gradle
Do you still believe you can provide your app by building it inside your IDE? Or simply ask your team members to do it themselves? Well, you can't! Building your app is just the first thing you have have to think about during software development. Because the longer you wait to make choices, the more painful your deployment will be. Thinking about how your app will be built is critical, and for that you should choose a build automation tool.
In the world of enterprises, you frequently just find Maven. Before Maven 1 in 2004 after being in beta/RC for two years, we had Ant and Ivy. Maven 2 came out in 2005 and version 3 in 2010, so who says we've been waiting JDK7 for so long?
I have to admit that Maven does its job (nearly ⅔ of developers are using it) and most companies have adopted it as a kind of standard nowadays. Personally, I don't really like Maven because it's 2014 and I think XML is not the best way to configure your build automation process. It was nice some years ago, but no longer for me.
That's the reason why I looked at Gradle. Used by about 1 in 10 developers and growing rapidly, Gradle requires you to break your monogamy with Java and learn some Groovy basics to use it. I have to say that I'm very excited about this build automation tool. You have a lot of flexibility to redefine your own workflows for building your app–in my case, it's great that I can call some JavaFX tool for creating my app, or integrate a specific Git commit ID in my manifest for some reason.
But what I also like with Gradle is the possibility to develop your own plugins to fulfill your needs even if there are already a lot of available. For instance, I started creating my own plugin for building a JavaFX app by calling some executables (createjar). And believe me, it is really easy.
From what I've seen, there is also a lot of developer enthusiasm about Gradle (nearly 60% of developers surveyed said they wanted to learn more about Gradle) which for me has all qualities to be the next standard in build automation.
Build platform – Shippable
Everybody should know about Jenkins and Hudson for doing continuous integration. I like these options, but as a software developer doing some open source projects as a hobby, I don't want to have to deal with a server to manage and configure for continuous integration. In the days where almost everything is "as a service" I would like to have "continuous integration as a service".
But I also have another prerequisite, which is the connectivity to my Git repositories on Bitbucket. If you have chosen GitHub you will have the fabulous Travis CI which runs a build each time you push code to GitHub (all for free).
But if you're using Bitbucket like I do, it's a bit more complicated to find this service. But fortunately, I've found two: drone.io and Shippable. Both are nice and Bitbucket "connectable", sending you notifications when your builds are passed or not, letting you add badges to your repos for showing the status and so on. The former, drone.io, allows you to deploy your artifact on platforms like Heroku.
I choose Shippable, because it's based on Docker, another tool I like, and it has a nice output for the build result without providing as many configuration options in the UI as does drone.io. With Shippable, you have to create a file, shippable.yml, that indicates which JDK you want, what you want to execute before and after the build, and so on. The big advantage of this is that the build configuration is under source control while on drone.io it is not because all of these options are chosen in the UI.
Deployment platform – LiveRebel
Why should a developer care about release management and deployments? That's a great question, and one that deserves some further discussion. Some developers feel, like this author does, that "Developers should stop whining and start owning their application releases".
And I think there is something to be said for developers taking responsibility for their code once it goes live. That said, I haven't been able to fully evaluate different deployment platforms or release management tools. However, for developers who are serious about this, I like what I've seen with LiveRebel. It's a deployment tool kind of made for Ops people, but created by developers for developers too. You should take a look at it.
Publishing platform – Bintray
Once your code is built and tested, you have to think where to publish it. Indeed, putting your WAR or JAR file on a strange website or your blog isn't always the best solution for several reasons:
- How will you manage versions? By creating a folder for each version? It can be done, yes, but has been out of fashion since the 1980s.
- How will you share it with others? Imagine it is a very beautiful hand-crafted API for doing the most awesome thing on earth and all users over the world use Gradle to retrieve it in their code. Would you tell them to go to your single page blog to get it? I don't think you'll be very popular.
Back in the day, everybody would publish their artifact in Maven central right? This seems a bit old-fashioned to me, since there is Bintray from JFrog that allows you to host your binaries in a repo that manages versions. And what is really cool is that you can publish and get your binaries directly from Gradle. That's nice, isn't it?
What should you do now?
I know that this article might be controversial. You could easily say that "Maven is a standard and it will be used for many years", which is true in some ways. I have never said, nor will I ever say "Guys, we already have a de facto solution, so there's no NEED to change". Nope. Hell no.
I'm a developer, with passion, and I want to discover new things. And it's because there are plenty of developers out there that things will change. I don't like Maven, so I decided to try Gradle, and loved it. With it, I discovered Groovy, some new practices and so on. I don't take technology for granted and as developer I want to have things done easily, based on a full stack of services that can help produce better stuff.
The most important point I'm trying to make here is that a developer is not always just a developer (maybe a "developer+"?) and the code they produce goes far beyond the commit. If your code is not well tested and well integrated, when it gets to production you will have a lot of customer complaints and that's sucks. Learning about new tools and practices like the ones mentioned in this article is a new beginning, because as developer you can naturally play around with a lot of easy-to-configure tools that create a chain of success that tests, integrates and publishes your code.
It may be difficult to do the shift in your company; but difficult is not impossible. Just like me, be the one at work who's suggesting something new instead of complaining about all those tools you don't like. And if you don't succeed in convincing your managers, do open source without them anyway. The code is in your hands! :)
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text: Lurking Below The Surface Lurking Below The Surface BoatUS Safety Tip: Beware of Flood Debris From BoatU.S.Normally this time of year, boaters have to be concerned about cooler water temperatures, rapid temperature swings, and being more self-reliant as fewer boaters are on the water to help in a potential emergency. With the recent storms, however, you can add one more to the list: a dramatic increase in the number of submerged objects lurking on or just below the surface of rain swollen rivers, lakes and bays.Bob Adriance of the BoatUS Damage Avoidance Program says, "The fact is that small boats moving at high speeds can be sunk easily by striking a submerged object, whether it's a tree, parts of buildings, fences, landscape timbers or other debris washed down in recent storms."What's the best precaution? Slow down after significant rain events and post extra lookouts – the more eyes the better. "It's really a problem for any boat as running gear and outdrives can be damaged and lead to water coming in," says Adriance. BoatUS has these four tips: Before you go: Have all of the safety and communications gear aboard and ensure the bilge pumps are working and there is no debris in the bilge. It's always a good idea to have an extra bailer or two aboard, such as a bucket, emergency hand pump or even a cut-off detergent bottle. Also understand that navigational aids may have shifted. Stop for any "thud": If you hear a thud, always stop the boat immediately and inspect the bilge or storage compartments for damage — then check again a short while later. BoatUS Marine insurance claims files show that a crack can open up after a boat has bounced around a while. Another sign of damage is the boat may feel "funny" or less responsive, a sign that water is coming aboard.Put on life jackets: If you find water coming aboard — even if it's just a trickle — immediately put on your life jacket and notify the Coast Guard as you could lose the power and the ability to send a distress call on your VHF. It takes only seconds for a trickle to get worse.Be prepared to improvise: If you do find a hole in the hull, bilge pumps alone may not stem the tide. Use anything you may have aboard such as towels, wooden bungs (keep them handy for plugging round holes such as prop shaft logs), or other gear to wedge into holes or cracks. About BoatUS:BoatUS – Boat Owners Association of The United States – is the nation's leading advocate for recreational boaters providing over half a million members with government representation, programs and money-saving services including towing services and boat insurance. It's Damage Avoidance Program helps boaters learn how prevent injury or vessel damage using real-world examples from the BoatUS Marine Insurance claims files and other boating safety resources. For membership information visit www.BoatUS.com or call 800-395-2628.


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I am so excited to tell you that I have been published in the summer issue of Art Journaling Magazine! I am so greatful to see my work in print. It brings me back to my Graphic Design days when the stars aligned and a print job came to full fruition. I am happy for the change in career direction, but still love the result of a printed page. Magazines and books about books, it doesn't get much better than that. So please check it out. You can pick up a copy at Borders or Barnes & Noble, or take a look here. Thanks Stampington!
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Today we're highlighting James in Canada, whose romantic encounter with a woman at a bonfire ended in disappointment, but also reassurance that someone found him attractive. If you want to tell your story, go to our submission form. You can find all our V-Card Diaries here. A little about myself:
I'm a 19 year-old boy from Canada who is a second year university student. I was also my high school's Valedictorian and was given a medal with a big "V" on it. It's funny how the "V" could also stand for "Virgin."
How I define virginity:
Never having consensually caused an orgasm though physical contact with another person. Also a patriarchal construct used as a reference to self-value, commodifying women and stratifying men; engrained into consciousness so well that it has become a dominant part in some people's lives. Heck, even I have trouble letting go of the idea that it something special.
Here's my story:
All throughout middle school and high school I have never had a girlfriend, due mostly to my lack of social skills. I remember feeling different and slightly alienated from my peers as it seemed everyone else I knew was able to easily acquire a boyfriend or girlfriend. Me being a guy, I rarely got asked out. I remember the first time I was asked out was in grade 7. I was really nervous being young and less familiar to the whole "dating game" and ended up saying neither "yes" nor "no" to her. I now regret that.
The farthest I have ever gone with anyone was with this girl I met at a late night bonfire beach party. She was a year young than I was and I remember how she would frequently come to talk with me and seemed interested with everything I said, which I thought was just her being freindly. She started getting cuddly with me and I cuddled her back since I thought she was cute. The party ended when the tide came in and the fire was put out. We were the last to leave and we ended up getting lost while walking; to where, I don't remember. It was dark and we were alone so we went back to my car, which was parked by the beach. When we got to my car I remember us standing there and staring at each other when it just happened, we kissed!
We then ended up cuddling and making out in my car and talked to each other about various things. She told me that she had had a crush on me for a while and even viewed my Facebook profile a few times. She even told me that she was attracted by my social awkwardness. I eventually addmitted to her that I was a virgin and that I never really had a girlfriend before and she told me she too was a virgin, which was nice to know. I found out we had quite a few things in common and we ended up crashing for the night in my car. I remember asking her jokingly if this meant we slept together.
Thinking I had a new girlfriend, I messaged her a few days later. She responded by telling me how drunk she was that night and how she didn't really want a relationship with anyone and how sorry she was. I was deeply saddened and disappointed but got over it after a solitary walk through town. I am still a virgin who has never been in a relationship but it is nice to know that there are others in my situation. It is also reassuring to know that there is at least one person out there who finds me attractive.


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The Japanese people are fighting hard to get the economy out of the slump which has followed a massive earthquake and tsunami in March, a Nomura analyst told CNBC Monday.
Alastair Newton, senior political analyst at the Japanese bank, who has just returned to London from Tokyo, said that the mood in the country is determined despite the devastation caused by the disaster.
"If you look out of your hotel room in Tokyo, there are a lot of black patches where clearly previously there was a lot of light," he said.
"There was a lot of despair over the political situation and the return to politics as normal."
He pointed out that Japan has come through natural disasters before, notably the 1888 eruption of Mount Bandai which killed hundreds of people.
The world's third-largest economy has slumped since the earthquake and ensuing tsunami, although it is hoped that the third quarter will see a return to moderate growth.
The IMF forecast that while GDP will decline by 0.7 percent this year it will grow by 2.9 percent in 2012.
Philip Poole, Global Head of Macro & Investment Strategy at HSBC, believes that the Japanese recovery is progressing more quickly than expected.
"With the corporate sector generally in good shape and profitability set to pickup we continue to see value and, subject to global risks, scope for valuations to move higher in the course of the coming months," he wrote in a note Monday.
Japanese exports rose in June, bringing the trade balance back to surplus, as industrial production started to recover. The Nikkei is now back within 2 percent of the level just before the earthquake struck.
In recent months, carmakers Toyota and Honda have reported hefty falls in production as a result of the disaster.
Toyota, the world's biggest maker of cars, said that production was down 15.9 percent from the previous year as it struggled to make enough of the parts needed for its cars, while production at Honda has halved.
Rivals Nissan and Mitsubishi have done better, with production rises of 1.9 percent and 8.1 percent. Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn predicted that its factories will be back to full production by October.
"I found a real determination to come out of this crisis and build a better functioning Japan going forward," Newton said.
"I was particularly impressed by the number of young people giving up their summer vacations to go to the disaster zone to do relief work. There are a lot of people in Japan who have realized that you can't look to others to get Japan out of economic turmoil."


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I don't always post multiple photos from the same sunset, but when I do, they often look like this. This night, the sky was truly "on fire." We have some beautiful clouds today after last night's rain. I'm dreaming of a sunset just like this one for tonight. Wish me luck. 🙂
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Rodrigo Terpins and his Performance in Off-road Rally Driving
The Sertoes Rally stretched over 2 600 km last year and had seven stages across two Brazilian states. It was the 22nd edition of the off-road rally race, and it is one of the most challenging ones in the country.
Among the top five teams were the Bull Sertoes Rally Team which comprises of retail businessman Rodrigo Terpins and Michel Terpins. The two brothers have been taking part in the vent for many years. It is an annual competition, and both believe that the Sertoes Rally is the highlights of the year for any participant that can make it to the Sertoes Rally.
The Bull Sertoes Rally Team drive a T-Rex car developed and provided to them by one of their sponsors. Both participate in the category Prototype T, mostly for cars although Rodrigo Terpins greatly favors the motorcycle.The car that Rodrigo Terpins drives is with the number #326, and it has been tested successfully on the road.
Rodrigo Terins drive with navigator Fabricio Bianchini. The latter has had over twenty years of experience in the field and combined with the decades of experience that Rodrigo Terpins has achieved, the duo did exceptionally well and greatly contribute to the overall score of the Bull Sertoes Rally Team.
The other half of the team, Rodrigo Terpins also achieved great results with his navigator. They ended up among the seven fastest participants in the Sertoes Rally. The duo would have reached the finishing line much faster, but the T-Rex that Michel Terpins was driving started experiencing some mild technical difficulties. That caused Michel Terpins to slow down through 300 meters in order for the tech team to fix the issue.
The Terpins brothers have greatly taken after their father, Jack Terpins. He transitioned from playing basketball professionally to working in sports business and leading foundations and other companies. Jack Terpins strives to make conditions for athletes better across Brazi and to enhance the sports sector in the country. Rodrigo Terpins is also in business, working in retail. He is leading several groups and is on the board of many foundations in his line of work. You can visit crunchbase.com for more details.


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Fly Fishing with Lee Powers in Delaware
So Fly: Fooling fish with feather and fur
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To describe Powers as a zealot would be an understatement. Although 30-odd years my junior, this husband and father of an infant son probably logs more time on the water each year than I have in my entire life. What's more, he devotes several hours each week to tying his own flies (I have never tied a fly in my life). He has fishing licenses in seven states, and one of his favorite fishing days is Super Bowl Sunday, because he's sure no one will be on the stream. (As for the cold February weather, he says, "There's no bad weather; only bad clothing.")
And, of course, he is strictly a catch-and-release angler; he hasn't kept a trout since he was a teenager. Last fall he spent half an hour trying to revive an exhausted brown he had caught. Moving to "a more oxygenated side stream," he says he held the fish upstream so water could flow through its gills. There is genuine disappointment in his voice when he reports, "I'm not sure what happened, but the fish didn't make it."
Powers is one of five or six friends who gather most Fridays after work for bull sessions at Terry Peach's shop, A Marblehead Flyfisher, in Centreville. While this group is made up of expert anglers, Peach says he has seen "all skill levels and all demographics" during his eight years as owner of the shop. "Some are addicted to fly fishing and fly tying and they fish or tie at every free moment," he says. "Others fly fish a handful of times per year."
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Got a beef with Sri Lanka?
1. coincidence
2. deliberately targeted by the 'terrorists' Cricket Australia want to avoid by not letting the Aussies tour there
3. deliberately targeted by 'terrorists' hired by Cricket Australia (and maybe pitched in for by other cricket boards who don't let their teams tour there) to make their point
4. Roy did it
Will we ever know the truth? Will Roy ever be sobre enough to own up? Will Australia ever tour Pakistan?
I think the answer is clear to at least one of those questions.
9 comments:
- Leg Break said...
I thought Australians were going to be targeted in Pakistan?
But yet the umpires are safe.
- March 3, 2009 at 4:50 PM
- Miss Field said...
Apparently the coach is Aussie, but you're right.
- March 3, 2009 at 6:36 PM
- Ben said...
Probably was not Symonds. He refused to tour Pakistan because of the lack of good fishing.
The umpires are safe but their driver was not.
- March 3, 2009 at 10:29 PM
- Pay per head bookmaking said...
hmm last time I checked Sri Lanka was a country not a person so in that case I cannot have a beef with Sri Lanka since it is not a person
- January 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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This is great do you have a catologue if so I would love one to share with friends and family.
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... that I started a blog and then proceeded to go to Europe and forget all about it? (Except to really briefly in the fall promise to start posting again?)
I am actually the actual worst.
I am also a queen of hyperbole.
I really should delete all of those previous messages and pretend to start fresh and like I'm an amazing blogger. But I won't.
I just won't disppear on y'all this time. Let's finally follow through on a project that I start and become not the actual worst.
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The Via Mameli female cleaners were very Italian, and by that I mean they were stylish at a job as potentially dirty as rolling in Roman dirt. and cigarette butts. Even as early as 7 am, they wore nicely pressed coveralls, full make-up and perfect hair, with the occasional cigarette. I thought they were cool. In fact, I thought the whole team was cool. I came to think of the via Mameli squad as My Team, my friends. We chatted on my early morning dog walks when I ostentatiously made sure to pick up after Bella. We chatted in the bar for our mid-morning cappuccini, when they left brooms that looked liked vintage Nimbus (see: Harry Potter) at the door. We chatted in the late morning over bummed cigarettes. They shouted "Ma dove vai??" when I was running to catch the tram and advised me on fashion at least once a week- usually umbrellas and untucked shirts. My team was fantastic, unstoppable and great as they swept, gossiped and smoked for the better part of the morning.
It must have have been Walter Veltroni who upped the ante on Roman street cleaners, evolving AMA into the chic, edgy clean-up group that now rocks my new neighborhood across the river. They are the most likely the same people who have always swept this neighborhood, but completely re-styled. The AMA diviso, Roma dark red and orange, is a fully accessorized pantsuit and boots which makes me wonder is it Versace? D & G? My sly obversations have noticed the seasonal accessories like the necessary spring romper and winter giubotto. My new team is also a mix of men and women, who still fit the necessary make-up/cigarettes/chitchat requirements. Even though I've been here six months, I'm a little shy to start up conversation. Though I think my opening line may be about the broom-- they have been re-styled and modernized too. It's a shame, I miss the old-fashion witch look.
p.s. The Professor, who always checks my spelling, commented that if I mispelled my intersection, Mameli and Tittoni, I would have lived at the cross between Breasts and Big Boobs.


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On Friday, August 8, several members of the Scorpion team participated in a local poker tournament hosted by HandsOn Santa Clarita, which is an affiliate of the larger HandsOn Network. HandsOn Santa Clarita itself strives to lead the local non-profit community through advocacy, education, and volunteerism.
That Friday, three different Scorpions—Ben Fiandaca, Daylen Farkas, and Peter Webb—all made the final table, with Ben being lucky enough to walk away with a Lady's Night Out Package for his skill with cards.
"At Scorpion, we are passionate about helping out and supporting the local community," said Vice President of Healthcare Operations Cody Chula. "Unfortunately, I am terrible at poker, and I was the first person who was knocked out in the entire tournament. Still, I'm glad that I was able to support such a fantastic cause!"
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Top Democratic strategist leaves private practice to work for Denver city attorney
UPDATE: GOP House Speaker Frank McNulty calls Martinez a "Democratic hack."
UPDATE: Response from Hancock, Martinez.
Democrat Scott Martinez, the attorney who played an enormous role in his party's victories in redrawing congressional and legislative boundaries, is leaving private practice to work for Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
Martinez, who is with Holland & Hart, will become the deputy city attorney under Doug Friednash. He starts Jan. 9.
Republicans no doubt are cheering Martinez's departure. He helped draw the boundaries for the new congressional districts and testified about them in Denver District Court. He was a key behind-the-scene's player in the battle to draw new legislative boundaries.
No word on the new salary but Martinez, 33, admitted he's taking a pretty hefty pay cut.
That defies a salary prediction made by the Denver Post's editorial page editor, Curtis Hubbard, who named Martinez a winner in this year's redistricting fight:
The young lawyer was instrumental behind the scenes in legislative reapportionment (and out front in congressional redistricting). It's fair to say that the Holland & Hart attorney's star, if not his hourly rate, is on the rise in Democratic circles.
House Speaker Frank McNulty, who saw fellow Republican incumbents drawn into the same districts, earlier called the Democratic maps "vindictive."
"Mayor Hancock should hope that Scott Martinez brings a higher level of professionalism as a member of the city attorney's office than he displayed as a Democratic hack in the reapportionment process," McNulty said today.
Martinez said he's excited about the new job.
"Mayor Hancock has assembled a team of dynamic problem solvers and I'm honored to be a part of that line-up," he said today in an e-mail.
"I'm no stranger to the high stakes at the intersection of law and politics and I'm excited to bring that experience to achieve the Mayor's vision for the City. I'm a true believer in Hancock's vision. He's going to do big things and I'm excited to play a role in his administration."
Hancock in a press release praised his latest appointee.
"Scott is a well-respected attorney and a bold community organizer who will be a great asset to our team," the mayor said. "He brings an in-depth understanding of all aspects of government, a strong reputation in our community and a fervor to help deliver a world class city where everyone matters."
Here is the entire press release:
Mayor Hancock Appoints Scott Martinez as Deputy City Attorney
DENVER – Mayor Michael B. Hancock today appointed Scott Martinez as Deputy City Attorney for Denver, a critical position responsible for helping manage the daily operations of the City Attorney's office and advising the City on a wide range of legal and policy issues.
"Scott is a well-respected attorney and a bold community organizer who will be a great asset to our team," Mayor Hancock said. "He brings an in-depth understanding of all aspects of government, a strong reputation in our community and a fervor to help deliver a world class city where everyone matters."
Martinez will assist in overseeing the 88 attorneys and 91 staff members within the City Attorney's office, one of the largest law firms in the state. He will provide critical support in representing the City in all civil and prosecutorial litigation, advising on legal matters affecting Denver's interests and drafting legislation and legal opinions. Martinez will begin January 9, 2012.
"It's a privilege to join Hancock's dynamic team of community leaders who work diligently to provide the highest level of services to the residents of Denver," Martinez said. "As a steward of the public's trust, I take the responsibility of providing high-quality legal counsel to our City very serious and I am eager to get to work."
An attorney at Holland & Hart, Martinez' practice spans from government investigations to commercial litigation to data security. He has recently been recognized for his work in crafting the boundaries for Colorado's congressional and legislative districts.
"Scott has been a wonderful asset to Holland & Hart and our clients during his more than five years with our firm," said Tom O'Donnell, managing partner of Holland & Hart. "We will miss him, but are very proud of his appointment as Deputy City Attorney with the City & County of Denver. We know that he will bring incredible dedication in his new position serving the public."
In 2009, Martinez was appointed by Governor Ritter to serve on the Colorado Election Reform Commission. Also, in 2007, he was named one of the twelve inaugural "Top Up and Coming Attorneys" by Law Week Colorado.
Martinez remains active in Denver's community as a member of the Board of Directors for the Bell Policy Center and as a motivational speaker at local schools. He took a short leave from Holland and Hart to serve on the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team, where he worked with both the technical and legal teams regarding transparency and ethics in the federal government.
Martinez also serves as a member of the Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors, an Advisory Board Member of the Byron White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law and Chair of the Hispanic Bar Association Public Policy Committee.


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Posted by ESC on December 16, 2004
In Reply to: Happy Holidays (and) Seasons Greetings posted by Virginia on December 16, 2004
: please, can anyone tell me the originis of the phrases:
: Happy Holidays
: and Seasons Greetings
: thank you!
Good question. But I haven't been able to find the answer yet. These phrases would, I am guessing, been created when Christmas went secular.


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Second suspect arrested in Hurtsboro, Ala., double homicide
A second suspect has been charged in the Monday night slayings of two people in Hurtsboro, Ala., the Russell County Sheriff's Office said today.
Frederick Bowen, 23, of Columbus faces charges in the deaths of Reginald Berry, 35, of Pittsview, Ala., and Michelle Denise Buchannon, 27, of Opelika, Ala. Both died of multiple gunshot wounds in a Buick LeSabre found on Shady Grove Road.
Bowen's bond was set at $750,000.
Rashawn Ricks of Bullock County, Ala., was charged with two counts of capital murder Tuesday in the deaths. He is being held on $1.5 million bond at the Russell County Jail.
Warrants also were issued Wednesday for two other men in the deaths. Authorities identified the suspects as Dexter Saxton, 19, and Derrick Cliatt, 20.
Court dates for Bowen and Ricks have not yet been set.
Check back for more details in this developing story.


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Why Love Hair Extensions
Thoughts of killing your hair stylist?
May sound like a stupid title to start an article but so many of us women fall in this category of thinking. We decide on a particular cut or style and when all goes wrong we feel the regret and the first person we blame is our stylist. The rage ignites within us and we have thoughts of killing the stylist. As most women, would agree that the hair of a women is her crown jewel of her head. It always as to be looking luscious, silky and beautiful.
The mind of women
Women, beautiful creatures, so intelligent, organised and so stylish but when it comes to a woman choosing a particular hairstyle, in an instant flash 'brain fog' sets in. The mind of a women becomes blank. Why is it so hard for us women to decide on what hairstyle we should choose? The answer is simple, it is all due to the fact that there are so many trendy hairstyles out there that famous celebrities and supermodels that set the cover of magazines alight with their sense of fashion and style. Generally, most women look to their favourite celeb for fashion style, and without realising it they mimic their sense of hairstyle.
For the love of hair extensions
Every woman has an agenda when it comes to looking good, and apart from keeping up with appearances and the newest fashion trends the most important thing about looking good is a women's hairstyle.
Thanks to creative thinkers, and introducing hair extensions, women of all walks of life can have their desired look. Hair extensions has been trending fast amongst women. Those women who suffer my serious hair loss can now walk confidently and all credit goes to hair extensions.
Women love hair extensions because:
- They can get the desired style they want
- They can change the colour of their hair as often as they want without causing damage to their natural hair
- They can reach their desired length of hair as they please
- They can add as much volume to the hair
Many women of today lead very busy lifestyle and they don't want to take much time in doing their hair, thanks to the versatility of hair extensions women now can walk into a room and stand out from the rest all due to having the best-looking hair. Due to the fact that hair extensions are so versatile ranging from various textures and styles, your hair will always look stunning and glamourous, like you took so much time in styling your hair.
Using hair extensions gives your natural head of hair a rest from those harsh chemicals and heat style. The good thing with using hair extensionsit allows your natural hair to growretain some of its natural oils.So, from short hair to long hair, to curly, sleek and straight, too big and bouncy, from black to ombre, to pink green blond or blue in just a matter of few hours, the choice is endless. So, ladies what is stopping you from achieving that camera-ready hairdo, go to https://mybrazilianhair.co.za/and get your hair extension online and start turning heads.
Take note when you make your choice to get some hair extensions make certain that it is 100 natural hair, in this way you can set you mind at ease because you will be receiving the best value for your money. Continue Reading


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"Snatch" and "Sherlock Holmes" director Guy Ritchie has been hired to direct the live-action "Aladdin" movie in development at Disney Pictures.
The original 1992 animated movie is a comedic spin on the Arabian Nights tale of a young man granted three wishes by a genie trapped in a lamp. The genie was voiced by the late Robin Williams and became one of his most iconic performances.
"Aladdin" was the top grosser of 1992 and won Academy Awards for best score and best song for "A Whole New World."
The new "Aladdin" script has been written by John August while Dan Lin will produce.
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Common Questions Regarding Injury Cases
What should I do if I have been injured?
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury caused by someone else's negligence, the actions you take immediately after the incident could potentially affect your life in the future. While each incident is different, there are general considerations. You should first seek medical attention. If the incident involves something like medical malpractice, calling 911 may not be an option. If calling 911 is not appropriate, you should take every step to document the negligence that has occurred either to family members or through other doctors. This documentation may include requesting any witness names (and their contact information) and incident reports. If possible, you should also take photos of the scene – even if you only have a cell phone camera. You should also seek competent professional advice as soon as possible to help determine if you have a personal injury claim. The Law Office of George J. Nelson has extensive experience in investigating personal injury claims, and can help determine if you have a valid claim, and if you do, who is the responsible party and what compensation may be available to you.
Why is it important to seek advice promptly?
The insurance company of the negligent party often has an advantage over the injury victim, and is able to start their investigation right away. Contacting a personal injury attorney as soon as possible will help start the process of evaluating your potential claim. It will also help ensure that all relevant evidence is preserved and that important deadlines and statutes of limitations are met.
What should I do if an insurance company contacts me?
Insurance companies are in the business of dealing with claims. Insurance adjusters are experienced and handle claims day in and day out. The injured individual does not. If an insurance adjuster calls you and asks for a recorded statement, never agree to this recorded statement without consulting with a lawyer first. These experienced adjusters are in the business of taking statements and can utilize questioning procedures to get an injured individual to say something that is not helpful to their case, when in fact an appropriate wording of the information would have avoided the negative impact on the case. In addition, do not sign any papers or agree to a settlement, as this might affect your right to pursue a claim. Always consult with an attorney first. At The Law Office of George J. Nelson, there is no charge for this consultation.
Will there be a cost to evaluate my claim?
No. At The Law Office of George J. Nelson, we will meet with you to discuss your potential claim free of charge. Question: How does The Law Office of George J. Nelson get paid? Answer: The Law Office of George J. Nelson handles personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis. If you do not receive any compensation, then you do not pay any fees or costs. If there is recovery, the legal fee is a percentage of the amount recovered, and there are no fees due until money is collected for you.
Will I have to go to court?
The Law Office of George J. Nelson aggressively represents clients, and fights for maximum recovery. While in some cases compensation may be achieved with a settlement offer, it may not be attainable for all cases. At The Law Office of George J. Nelson, the focus of the firm requires that our attorneys are ready and willing toregularly try our client's cases.
Can I make a claim at any time after an incident?
No. Statutes of limitations set a maximum time after an event that legal proceedings (based on that event) may be brought against the negligent party or company. Contacting a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an incident can help meet important dates and deadlines. If would like to discuss the statutes of limitations for your potential claim, contact The Law Office of George J. Nelson at 605-719-9470.
What cities and areas do your attorneys take cases from?
I make court appearances across the state of South Dakota. However, my time is mostly spent in Rapid City, Hot Springs, Custer, Deadwood, Sturgis, and Spearfish. I also appear in Belle Fource, Kadoka, Pierre, Winner, and Sioux Falls. The Law Office of George J. Nelson represents clients across the state of South Dakota. In some personal injury cases, The Law Office of George J. Nelson also represents clients nationwide.
How Can I Contact The Law Office of George J. Nelson?
If you have additional questions about personal injury law, or a potential personal injury claim, you may contact The Law Office of George J. Nelson by filling out the free case evaluation form or calling 605-719-9470. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
DISCLAIMER: The answers provided on this website are not substitutes for the advice of an attorney. No person should ever apply or interpret any law without seeking the help of an attorney. The attorney needs to know the facts of your situation and be aware of any changes in the law before forming and giving an opinion on it. You should not read the responses herein to propose specific action or address specific circumstances, but only to give you a sense of general principles of law that might affect the situation you describe. Application of these general principles to particular circumstances must be done by a lawyer who has spoken with you in confidence, learned all relevant information, and explored various options. Before acting on these general principles, you should hire a lawyer licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction to which your question pertains.
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The other night I hang around JH's room. He was playing Lego on the floor, I was ordering Tesco online on his bed.
JH: Approach me and say "ohh mommy I want this one" (Just so happen I was on the savoury snack section)
Me: "ok sure, give me a kiss first" (Mostly I will have to begged him for it.)
JH: Proceed to kiss me simultaneously on the right cheek. "The other side mommy…" Proceed to kiss left cheek like a woodpecker.
Then he continued to play his lego on the floor and utter…"I love you mommy, I love you so much."
Me: (-_-)" He would sold his soul for food if he could.


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Why You Need to Start Playing Pokémon./
Pokémon Red and Blue arrived September 30th, 1998. It was one of the best selling Gameboy games of it's time. Overall, Pokémon Red and Blue sold a little over 20 million copies worldwide. Keep in mind, this was before the digital age of iPhones, Kindles, and Tablets that we live in now. A Gameboy with a copy of Red and Blue was the coolest thing in your pocket back in 1998 and the millions of copies out there showed that.
Fast forward to 2010, almost a complete 12 years later and in less then 30 days Pokémon Black/White will be arriving in Japan (March 2011 for North America). Besides the TV Shows, Movies, Toys, Trading Card Games, Pokémon is one of Nintendo's best selling franchises in today's game market. Out of the top selling video games (source) this year, HeartGold falls in the number 7 spot and SoulSilver ranked up to the number 2 spot. That's pretty impressive, eh?
More importantly out of all that, you probably want to know why you need to start playing? Here you go:
1. Look at the top 10 list of best selling video games this year. Well, two Pokémon games take up that chart. You should be playing what everyone is playing. It's okay, you'll be considered cool for once.
2. Remember back in the day when you picked a Squirtle over a Bulbasaur, and everyone you hated picked a Charmander... well you can experience that all again with over 493 different Pokémon. Nintendo jumped the count of 151 originals monster to 493 now. Why? Why not! The new Pokémon fit in perfect with the old and there has to be something you are bound to like.
3. Tons of places are offering sales on both DSs and Pokémon Games. For example: If you buy a DSi XL at Target right now, you get a Pokémon game FREE with purchase. Amazon and Best Buy have changing deals too. Sweet, right?
4. You should play Pokémon because you like to collect things. 493 to be exact.
5. In case you've been under the rock for the last 12 years... Pokémon is one of the BEST Role Playing Games (RPG) you could ever play. There is tons of strategy, techniques, and fun to be had. It's a turn based game like chess, but mixed with a bit of rock, paper, scissors. Yes, we meshed the two!
6. You can finally start playing again because we run this awesome Podcast and Website. Here is where we are building a community for Trainers to meet, talk, and have fun. It's an experience that will keep on growing!
Convinced? You should be! Pokémon wasn't a fad, it's a great game that is here to stay.


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Why Did Some Men Support the Women's Rights Movement in the 1850s, and How Did Their Ideas Compare to those of Women in the Movement?
This project focuses on the efforts of some of the nineteenth-century male supporters of women's rights, examining the beliefs that led them to promote women's rights and analyzing how their values compared to those of women reformers. The documents are presented in three groups: the beginnings of the woman's rights movement; the beliefs of male advocates of women's rights; and conflict within the movement. Taken together, the documents illustrate that traditional notions of women's "proper sphere" still remained during the latter half of the nineteenth century and slowed the advancement of women for several decades.
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The Best Advice About Hotels Out There
Looking for the right hotel can sometimes be a fine line between quality and costs. No one wants to over pay for a hotel, but a hotel isn't a bargain if the quality is poor and you are uncomfortable. The tips found below are here to help you save money and get a room that makes you quite comfortable.
To keep your packing to a minimum on a long trip to one destination, choose a hotel that offers a coin laundry facility. This way, you don't have to pack as much, and when you are about halfway through your trip, you can wash and dry everything. When it's almost time to go, repeat the process so you don't get home with a bunch of dirty clothes.
To ensure that you get the best service from the custodial staff at a hotel, leave a few dollars each morning for each bed that you use. This nominal cost will help you get rooms that receive the little extras, such as a towel or two more, or even an extra pillow.
One way to save money when traveling is to search for a hotel that offers a free continental breakfast. This can save you a lot of money if you are staying for a week. Many of the top hotel chains offer large continental breakfasts consisting of breakfast meats, pastries and drinks.
To avoid having to iron your shirts when you unpack everything in your hotel room, pack your polo and dress shirts more carefully. Use a hanging bag, and stack your dress shirts together. Then, starting with the shirt in back, bring the arms around, stacking the arms and wrapping them around keeps your shirts in place.
To get the lowest price on accommodations, plan your trip in advance. Quite a few locations will give discounts if you choose to book a room a month or more in advance. Some of the most popular hotel chains can end up giving you up to 50 percent in savings.
It can be hard to know how to select good hotels. Joining a travel club can be a very smart choice if you do a lot of traveling. Your travel club will provide you with hotel guide materials. Representatives can answer your questions, help you choose hotels and even help you plan and book your reservations.
When traveling with small children, try to choose a hotel that caters to them. Most hotels offer cribs. Some have playgrounds and/or pools to help keep your kids entertained. Some even offer or children's programs during the day or babysitters at night. Many hotels do not charge extra for children under a certain age to stay in the same room with their parents.
You can get a great room and spend too much, or you can save a lot and get a room that frankly scares you. But in between those choices is a wide variety of rooms that have the best of both worlds. So use the guidelines above to help you get the amenities you want at a price you can easily afford.


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For those of you who know my story, you know that I was raised in Mount Shasta California, attended college in San Jose California and then moved to Montana to complete 2, 3 month internships and never left! So, yes I was born and raised in California, but that state doesn't feel like home anymore and has only a part in defining where I'm from.
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Last week, I facilitated a strategy review workshop for a long-time client. Several teams presented progress on strategic initiatives. Each team was a cross-functional mix of people working together to implement changes. When it was the Quality team's turn to present, the VP of Quality came up to the front of the room — alone.
Several years before, we had implemented a successful initiative to transfer ownership of product quality to the manufacturing group, with the Quality department supporting with expertise. The latest Quality team was an offshoot of that initiative, focusing on implementing statistical process control and other proactive quality measures. With the head of Quality presenting alone, it looked like they had drifted back to old habits.
As facilitator, it was my job to point out the optics of the situation. "From an outside perspective, it looks like this is a one-man show, and that the Quality team is alone in being responsible for quality. Is that what's happening?"
The team leader explained that the team was made up of people in the manufacturing plants, who didn't attend this management meeting. I knew this was a good thing. We wanted to engage people who are closest to the work to make improvements.
Still, I pointed out that not having leaders from manufacturing as part of the visible team in the meeting sent the message to the larger group that they didn't support it. At this point, one of the plant managers spoke up. "The Quality team includes department managers who report directly to me and have my full support. They're making solid improvements and we're seeing concrete results. I'm a believer in what they're doing and want to see them do more."
That was new news, even to the Quality team leader. As commonly happens, after the plant manager had delegated the team participation, it seemed that he wasn't all that interested in the team's work.
If leaders aren't showing appreciation and support for change, then they're inadvertently showing that they don't value it. It's important for leaders to speak up and visibly advocate for change, even when they aren't directly involved. Otherwise, it seems like they're just letting it happen instead of wanting it to happen. It's not support if leaders don't show it.


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December 05 2016 (# 157)
I wear my halo
A bit to the side
Don't underestimate me
While I echo through the sky
Because I'm a thunder kitty
I'm a thunder boo
Thunder Bear's my name
And I'm coming after you
I protect this palace
I patrol this place
Samurai warrior
And I'm up in your face
I got my halo
Early that night
My daddy promoted me
Now I win every fight
Yes, I'm a thunder kitty
Thunder Boo
Thunder Bear's my name
It's time to hunt you
You think you're protected
You think you're safe
No entity can hide
I see the evil in your face
Because I'm Thunder Kitty
I'm Thunder Boo
Thunder Bear's my name
And I'm coming after YOU!
Several years ago, I was sitting at this very spot when I saw Thunder Bear off to my right on the floor intently looking at something at the top of a stacked pile of renovation materials and tools. He was stalking something and he carefully climbed up onto the travertine tiles and then onto some tool cases and disappeared behind the corner of the entertainment console. I turned back to the computer and continued what I was doing. Just then, I heard some noise and I looked over to see Thunder Bear kind of sliding back and falling a bit, as if he had been stunned. Confused, I went over to him to make sure he wasn't hurt and he seemed fine except he just sat there for a few seconds. I didn't see anything in the area that would have caused his behavior and the subsequent fall. Then I caught a glimpse in my mind of what he went after. It was a little evil fucker about a foot tall and it was still perched there at the high point. It had taken a swipe at Thunder Bear and its evil-spirit-claws passed through kitty's forehead, stunning him slightly.
I immediately requested an updated True-Papa shield blow-out to annihilate the demon and anything else in and/or near my apartment, and to continually block this type of attack and trespass.
"Daddy, why did you name me Thunder Bear?"
"It's because you had a very loud purr, and your father's name was Panda Bear, so a thunderous purr and a kitten fuzzy bear gave a name with a Native American flair."


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Finding the Perfect Couples Mattress
Finding the right mattress for you and your partner has more to it than just picking a comfort level that sounds nice and feels okay in the showroom. You can customize your experience with toppers or different pillows, but sometimes couples just sleep differently, making the search for the perfect mattress more difficult. We checked in with three couples to learn about those differences that can make finding the ideal mattress a little more challenging. Read on to hear from Rose, Audrey, and Beth about their family's sleep habits and their solutions for a better night's sleep. 1. Rose and Matthew have a preschooler, a kindergartner, and a puppy at home. 2. Audrey and Tom have a preschooler, a baby, and two dogs. 3. Beth and John have six cats and no kids (yet). First, we asked about general bedtime routines. Do you and your partner go to bed at the same time? Audrey and Rose both said no, while[…]Read More


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