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Class of 2018 Senior Rep Victoria C introduced us to Taylor. Both of their moms are co-owners of Cupcake City, which by the way are some of the best cupcakes I've ever tasted, Twix and Sm'ores are among my favorites, though I'm not opposed to trying every single flavor.... Ok back to Taylor- what a riot this girl is!
She brought so much fun and laughter on set. She was not afraid to call it how it is when a pose felt awkward, and we love that! It brings out natural smiles and really represents a subject's true personality in the photos. Taylor wanted her senior shoot to have an editorial aesthetic, and also to highlight her favorite shoes: Christian Louboutin heels.
Naturally, we headed over to the mill buildings for a grunge meets high fashion feel. We played around and laughed so hard as we were trying to capture some movement to show the bottom of her heels, We called this one her "fashion editorial spread" Having started out in a black slouchy sweater, we noticed as the photoshoot progressed her sweater seemed to be growing! Certain fabrics can stretch like crazy throughout a shoot, and Taylor's sweater seemed intent on growing into a sweater dress.
Taylor dealt with it with grace, laughter, and eventually an outfit change. Outfit number two matched perfectly with a rusty basin that we found on the floor (maybe meant to catch drips from the leaky ceiling?). After propping it up, Taylor sat down and worked her unique background.
For our final shots, we noticed how beautifully the light was coming into the room, so we moved fast and captured some fun dramatic images. The results are some of our favorite shots of the day!


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Ciliwung Social Infrastructure Project
The Garden in The Kampong - Stage 2
This project completed in August 2015 is designed to reestablish and strengthen vital social infrastructure in the Kampong by integrating disaster relief compost toilets with recreational and social infrastructure in addition to targeted water filtration and city greening. The design and construction of such vital and inherently complex community places requires an approach that accepts and builds upon the existing conditions in order to strengthen their functionality.
The integration of vegetation and water sensitive design helps to generate favourable micro climatic conditions on site. This approach differs from typical sanitation and emergency infrastructure projects in that it aims to support and enhance existing systems through spatial design aimed at fostering strong community ownership of the space.
We understand the exceptional value that shared open green space represents in dense informal urban settings as areas for play, learning and social interaction especialy for vulnerable children. It is an example of grass roots urban development and points to a way of addressing the shifting needs of informal communities while responding to city master planning objectives. The project was realised through a lengthy process of community consultation supported and facilitated by Yayasan Interkultur, a local NGO.

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Many people have a lot of myths about what being an entrepreneur is and how it will shape/affect their life that are simply not true. Top 10 Male Entrepreneurs In The World in Popular and these are the seven biggest myths that I continuously hear.
1. Being an Entrepreneur is too risky for me.
Starting your own business in these days is not too much more risky than trying for any other corporate job. At a corporate job you can be laid off at any time, Famous Business Entrepreneurs List have benefits cut with no reason, and work long overtime without being compensated for that. If you are student as well, the risk can't be that bad. It's not like you have a mortgage or family to support if it fails.
2. I am too young to start my own company
Being young is not a negative, in fact in most cases it's a positive! When your young you have the passion energy and enthusiasm that is needed to work 14 hour days day in and day out for a company you believe in. Most older people with more experience just don't want to do that any more.
3. I have no experience
Again, Top 10 Male Entrepreneurs In The World this can work towards your advantage. Your lack of experience means that you are looking at everything with a fresh set of eyes. You wont get stuck in the "we have always done it that way" kind of thinking that can stop other entrepreneurs. Running your own company will also build much more valuable experiences than a job flipping burgers will at your age.
4. It is not the right time for me to launch a business.
As a student you have a schedule that is completely flexible and large blocks of time between classes and on breaks to start a business. Campuses have tons of resources you can harness as well, List Of Foreign Entrepreneurs so there really has never been a better time than now.
5. If I am running a business my grades will fall.
Running a business takes organization and discipline. If you are organized and disciplined in one area of your life it will probably pass over to the other areas of your life as well. Many student entrepreneurs I know actually report their grades increasing once they started a business.
6. Student businesses are just small rinky-dink operations
Some student business that started as just rinky-dink operations were Dell, Google, and Microsoft. You have probably heard of those companies right? That is because they were great ideas and hard work created products that had potential to expand from their small beginnings. Your business can too!
7. I don't have any money! I can't start a company
Everyone seems to think only millionaires start companies. This is simply not true. Most companies are started with the founders savings and no investment capital. Start with what you can and work hard. Things will come together if you want them to come together. You will be amazed at what you can do!
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Does your business needs an outside accountant?
It all depends. If you require an audited or reviewed financial statement, then, yes, you need a CPA. In any event, it is always a good idea to maintain a relationship with an accountant no matter how small your business. Whether your accountant is a CPA is up to you. The real question is: To what extent do you need outside accounting services? That also depends on you and the nature of your business.
I always start with the admonition: The Buck Stops With You! You cannot afford to dissociate yourself from understanding the meaning of your financial statements. If you solely rely on your accounting staff or accountant for completely accurate financial data, then you are asking for trouble. If you are going to own or manage a business, then you have a responsibility to learn how to speak the language of business. The language of business is accounting knowledge.
How involved you become in the accounting process will be determined by time schedules, your mental pre-disposition, desire for control, cash flow, etc. One scenario, if you can afford it, is to hire an internal accounting staff to prepare financial statements on a monthly basis and have an external accountant check them over. Another common scenario is to prepare part of the compilation yourself, such as preparing a sales journal and a cash disbursements journal, and then hire an outside accountant to prepare a bank reconciliation and the financial statements for you. Some do this on a monthly basis, others quarterly. Some business owners do the books themselves all year and turn them over to the accountant at the end of the year to verify the balances and do the depreciation entry for tax purposes.
There are numerous ways to work with an accountant. Regardless, you should learn enough about accounting to be able to communicate intelligently with your accountant. Since you are intimately involved in your business you may recognize danger signals that not even your accountant will see.
Selecting an accountant
Relying on the yellow pages to find an accountant can be risky. The best way to find any professional is by a referral. However, you need to interview prospective accountants before signing on. One of the first priorities is to find out what their experience level is. Your business may have very specific accounting and tax issues that require a certain amount of expertise. Perhaps you have a manufacturing concern. What does the accountant know about raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory accounting? Does the accountant know how to set up job-costing and overhead burdens? Ask for references from other like-kind businesses.
Keep in mind, that you may go to an established firm with a good reputation, but with whom are you going to have a relationship? Is your account large enough to warrant a relationship with a partner? You need to feel confident with the person assigned to your account. Perhaps a smaller firm with four or five accountants who are all seasoned veterans might work better.
You will also want someone with whom you can relate. The ability to communicate is a crucial factor. Your accountant may be technically proficient but can you understand what he or she is telling you? Does he or she listen when you ask questions? Dont be afraid to ask for someone else if you are having difficulty communicating.
Another important criterion is accessibility. Is your accountant too busy to talk to you? Can you get your questions answered within a reasonable period of time? Do you feel important to him or her? Situations may arise where you need information immediately to make an important business or tax decision, will your accountant respond quickly?
Last, but not least, are the accountants billing practices. Billing practices vary from firm to firm. Some firms are very aggressive and put tremendous pressure on staff and partners to bill every minute they can. Some firms require a review process before any work goes out the door. This means that every person who performs any work on your account, including the person who puts the stamp on your envelope, bills you for it.
Find out in advance what happens if you call the firm to ask a simple question that takes less than five minutes to answer. Are you billed for five minutes or are you billed in increments of fifteen minutes even though you only talked for five? Some firms justify this increment billing by explaining that you are paying for the accountants expertise that may have taken years to acquire, therefore, they say, its worth it.
Some accounting practitioners charge a flat rate for services rendered or a combination of flat services and hourly charges. For instance, an accountant might charge $200 a month to prepare a monthly financial statement but charge $100 an hour for special projects. Within the monthly fee, the client can call to ask questions that last fifteen minutes or less for no additional charge. This way the client is not reticent about calling. Getting your question answered may prevent little problems from later becoming bigger more expensive problems.
Very often projects take longer to complete than anticipated. Complications arise and the practitioner should be paid for his or her work. Always insist that, if there are going to be additional charges over and above what has been agreed upon, that the accountant gets your approval first. Be sure to clarify these procedures before engaging an accountant in an engagement letter. This is a document that spells out the responsibilities of both parties and how the relationship is going to work.
Remember, there is absolutely no reason to be intimidated by your accountant. After all, you are paying for the services, and I promise you, the accountant wants your business.
Entrepreneurs - Want To Start A Business But Not Sure What Type?
They say money doesn't grow on trees, but I think you can grow it on something even better! Your home computer. To make your money tree grow, you will need to give it a home and a place to grow. You can do this by creating your own website. Here are some basics steps to creating your own website:
1.Pick a domain name. Make sure the name relates well to the information on your website. If you can, make it short and easy to remember.
2.Create your web site using a web site creator, hand coding your own html, or a combination of both.
3. You will need to sign up for a hosting account to get your website online.
Next you will need to plant the money tree seed by developing your product so it can grow:
1.The fastest and easiest way to create a product to sell on your new web site is to create a information product (e-book, audio, etc.). Its very low cost or free to create, and everything is automatic and electronic. That means there is no overhead and no products to ship!
2.You may also want to consider borrowing some seeds while you make your own. You can do this but signing up with other companies that sell information products and selling their products for a commission. This is a great way to get started and test the markets to see whats selling. You also build relationships with companies and that very well could be a marketing advantage after you finish your product.
Finally you will need to nourish your tree by watering it with traffic.
There are three main way to get traffic to your website
1.Your can buy traffic through sites like google. With this method you pay each time someone searches for your key words and they click on your link to your site. Through google you will be paying $.05 each click and up.
2.You can email you mailing list you made over time. Send out a promotional email and and get your previous traffic coming back. Just be careful not send out too many, or they will become annoyed and turned off to all your other emails.
3.Partner up with your competition. You can get your competitors to send out your promotional emails by offering them a commission. Your competitors can become one of your best assets!
Maintain your tree by watering it with plenty of traffic, and give it plenty of love by updating your material! Fallow these easy steps and your money tree should be ready for harvest in no time.
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Adidas Announces Beer and Vomit-Proof Shoes
Adidas has seriously upped the ante for footwear with their latest line of shoes. As Oktoberfest is quickly approaching, Adidas has launched the limited-edition Adidas München. Made with durable puke and beer repellant (DPBR) coasting, the shoes feature a white leather embroidery to match your Oktoberfest-style shirt. To go along with "the perfect sneakers for


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The job as a dad is pretty tough going as it is (I imagine), but this guy had it a lot harder than most…
This is Richard Johnson. The 21-year-old from Las Vegas expected a pretty normal life as a father, but only a month after his daughter Persephone was born, he realised this was going to be a bit more difficult than he first imagined.
The daughter's mother fled to California with the child and Richard received a message from her to say she had changed her mind on having a kid and was going to put their child up for adoption unless he came out there to raise her himself.
Of course he dropped everything he was doing and immediately flew to California to claim his child. Like anyone would, he had some proper fears about becoming a single dad, so he turned to the internet and found a site called "Life of Dad".
The website helped him out that much that he even wrote a letter of thanks to the founder of the website and has amassed 96,000 likes on Facebook and thousands of supportive comments from other members.
One posted:
Not only do you sound like a great father, but also a compassionate person," wrote one woman. "It probably hasn't been easy for you, but I think you deserve extra props for speaking like a true father & man on behalf of your daughter's situation/relationship with her mother.
Another added: "You sound like a very positive person, your baby is lucky to have a dad like you."
In an interview with Yahoo Parenting, Richard explained how it was difficult to adjust to his new parental responsibilities as a single dad.
He said:
At first, when I was alone, I was so depressed that I didn't want to see a bunch of happy couples with their kids. But as I came out of that, I was checking Life of Dad and saw there were other single dads out there. There's such a terrible stereotype of deadbeat dads, but I know that's not always the case. Sometimes people are dealt a terrible hand, and it's inspirational to read their stories.
Eventually, things began improving for he and Persephone, and they soon moved in with a woman who has a six-month-old son of her own. The two are not dating, Richard said, but they are each other's 'rocks' and shared childcare duties.
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I was never around babies, I certainly did not know anything about girls, but I asked around to older friends who had raised girls. I practiced braiding hair and, I'm not bragging, but now I can braid hair better than most women can. She still has no hair, but I want to be prepared!
Richard added that while he still has rough times, 'weeping because I wasn't sure I was going to be a good enough father for her', he eventually made the decision to stop crying and 'fight to be happy'. The support he's received from his Life of Dad post is making a lot of difference.
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This will be something I will always remember and cherish for the rest of my life. I'll be saving all of this. I can't even begin explain how much this means. You've all really lifted up a guy who was just trying to be the best father he could be. I'm indebted to each of you. Thank you.
It sounds like he's doing just fine now and is performing his fatherly duties to a tee, whilst finding ways to be the best parent he can be.
You can tell he absolutely adores his daughter:
Now I look forward to every day because it's so incredible to see her. She smiles when I look at her. She's my best friend and my little shadow. I talk to her about everything – I know she doesn't completely understand what I'm saying, but one day she will…
What a great guy.


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The Federal Housing Finance Agency filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois and several counties to shield Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from real estate transfer taxes.
The Illinois Department of Revenue and six clerk of courts in counties around the state will impose the taxes on real estate transferred to and from the government-sponsored enterprises. These include charges for foreclosed properties the GSEs both repossess and resell.
But Fannie and Freddie should be exempt from the taxes because of their conservatorship agreements entered into in 2008, the FHFA claimed in the suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
The agency said Fannie and Freddie are entitled to a judgment declaring the firm not liable for the taxes as counties around the country seek to file similar claims.
"The Federal Housing Finance Agency recognizes the difficulties faced by local officials that are struggling with shrinking tax bases. However, FHFA must resist when local governments impose unlawful tax-raising programs on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that, in turn, create a cost for taxpayers across the country," the agency said in a statement Friday.
Both Fannie and Freddie pulled more than $188 billion in bailouts from the Treasury Department since entering conservatorship.
The agency also claimed federal statutes and Supreme Court rulings preclude states and local governments from charging real estate transfer taxes on the GSEs.


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EV chosen for Lebanon's largest fixed install
- The boutique hotel and resort VEER boasts the largest fixed audio installation in all of Lebanon
- The centerpiece is formed by Electro-Voice XLVC line arrays with XLD elements and Xsubs
- Responsible for the planning and implementation of the installation was Electro-Voice's Lebanese distribution partner AMAC
"Absolutely everyone fought for this project," said AMAC's Sales Manager Wissam Hayeck, who conducted the planning and installation, "but thanks to the technical maturity of our offer, the final decision was in our favor." After only two weeks of onsite work, and thanks also to assistance from Electro-Voice's Technical Support team, AMAC completed the installation in time for the official opening. The result is a PA system covering a large area (70 x 50 m) in which there are several bars and swimming pools.
"The system is versatile and the sound powerful and of first class quality"
For the main sound reinforcement system, the AMAC team opted for two line arrays each comprising twelve Electro-Voice XLD281 elements. Six EVF-1152 loudspeakers serve as back fills for the VIP aquarium pool and the restaurant. On hand to reinforce the low frequencies are 16 Xsubs. As monitors for DJs and bands playing live, four TX1152FM and two TX1122FM loudspeakers as well as three Q99 power amplifiers can be introduced at any time. The entire audio system is driven by 16 Electro-Voice CP3000S and four CP4000S amplifiers, while a NetMax N8000 digital processor from Electro-Voice provides a user-friendly system. Thanks to an individually tailored IRIS-Net user interface, a variety of different audio parameters can be loaded and tweaked from a PC.
"The enthusiasm for the installation has been overwhelming," said Hayeck. "The system is versatile and the sound powerful and of first class quality – everything, in fact, our customer, Mr. Hagop Tekeyan, had hoped for from the installation." The new reference is creating quite a stir in the region, reported Hayeck, resulting in more installation commissions for AMAC.


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At the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, the highest-ranked law school in the third largest state, we are committed to preparing you for success in a variety of career paths – in any part of the world. A preeminent faculty, a global alumni base and an engaged student body help you build your legal network and future career.
It's never been a more exciting time to join our UF Law community! The Gator Nation is truly everywhere, and I'm delighted that you are interested in becoming a part of our vibrant and diverse community. Our highly credentialed and diverse student body, our engaged and world-renowned faculty, and our global alumni base are all valuable resources that will help guide you through the next three years and beyond.
As you research law schools, you will discover UF Law's national reputation (as recognized in the latest U.S. News ranking as #31 overall) combined with our affordable tuition make UF Law a great place for your legal education. Our faculty are scholar-teachers ready to engage with you, and our 21,000+ alumni worldwide will help you land a summer job and full-time employment after graduation.
It's truly an exhilarating time to be a UF Law Gator. I encourage you to connect with our admissions office to schedule a law school tour, sit in on a class, or arrange a personal meeting.
I look forward to seeing you on campus and very much hope you consider joining our UF Law community.
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That's the number of undergraduate institutions represented in the class of 2021.
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Adam & Steve Oil –
It all started in the Garden of Eden, who needs a damn apple!
Everyone has heard of Adam & Eve Oil, used for drawing together a man and woman. But what about homosexual men? What can they use that is blended just for them? Why, Adam & Steve Oil, of course!
Our recipe for this blend uses only male energies and herbs, such as Adam Root, High John, just to name a few. This oil is specifically for attracting members of the same sex.
Some of the most common uses of this oil are:
This oil is for a gay male couple.
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Suggested use: Dress a pink or red candle and burn with proper intent. Dab a bit behind your ears before going out for the night! Add a drop or two to your shower gel and let the sparks fly!
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Pet Companions.org
Attested since the 1500s in the sense "indulged baby" and since the 1530s within the sense "animal companion". States, cities, and towns in Western nations commonly enact local ordinances to restrict the number or kind of pets an individual might hold personally or for business purposes. Prohibited pets could also be specific to sure breeds (reminiscent of pit bulls or Rottweilers ), they might apply to common categories of animals (comparable to livestock , exotic animals , wild animals , and canid or felid hybrids), or they might simply be primarily based on the animal's dimension. Additional or different upkeep guidelines and laws might also apply. Condominium associations and homeowners of rental properties additionally commonly limit or forbid tenants' protecting of pets.
If the pet and its cage or container exceeds 8 kg, they will be carried in the cargo hold. The total weight of the pet and cage or container shall be multiplied by the excess baggage payment applicable on the route. If the charge calculated exceeds USD one hundred forty, the total can be charged. The minimal price charged is USD 140.
A fee does not apply to service animals of passengers with disabilities. Clients on flights to, and subsequently getting into the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, or Australia can't test in their pets on the airport. On this occasion, clients must contact a cargo agent concerning the opportunity of transporting their pets as cargo. Pets should stay inside their service while in stations and onboard trains. Please hold your pet with you always.
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President Obama doesn't need to allow Congress to shut down the government if congress fails to pass a budget. The President has emergency powers he can use and he can keep America running but executive order and he should set a precedent and just do it.
What am I talking about? Obama has the power against an attack without the consent of Congress under the theory that as commander in chief he has to protect America from imminent danger. Likewise in the case of a hurricane or flood he can act immediately to avoid any kind of national crisis. A government shutdown is a national crisis. Obama could just order the equivalent of a continuing resolution rather that allow America to be help hostage because Congress failed to do their job in time.
Congress has a duty to pass a budget or pass a continuing resolution by October 1st. To deliberately shut down the government would be an act of treason against the American people. So since we are going to believe that no one would intentionally harm America by doing that then what we have is a temporary emergency and the President can constitutionally act in a temporary emergency just as he would in a natural disaster or an attack on America.
Additionally, when there is a government shutdown the whole government doesn't shut down. The soldiers in Afghanistan don't stop fighting, the post office continues to deliver mail, and the Federal Reserve continues to spend 85 billion a month to prop up Wall Street, and Congress and the President continue to get paid. Why the exceptions? Because the executive powers of the President allows the President to maintain vital services. So Obama is already using this constitutional power for Wall Street, just not the rest of us.
Besides – setting a precedent for government by blackmail and hostage taking (us) would be a crisis.
This use of emergency powers would not replace the budget process. Congress still has a duty to pass a budget. But it would allow the country to continue to run until Congress completes its job. Obama not only has the power to do it, he has a duty to do it.


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Ever since the dawn of aquafaba I've been thinking of other ways to use it as an egg replacer.
I've used it to make meringue and to give body to ice cream without using an ice cream maker.
Here I'm using it to make a simple sweet pastry (one used by my grandma) without the need to use any expensive exotic ingredients.
Obviously, the pie is filled with cherries because there's a fine crop of cherries popping up this year!
Preheat the oven to 350f.
Get a 7 inch pie dish ready.
Cooking Instructions
- Start by making the pastry. In a large mixing bowl add the flour and fat. Using your hands rub the fat through the flour until the mixture resembles a coarse sand.
- Stir in the sugar. Make a well in the middle of the flour then add the aquafaba, using a wooden spoon to mix it all together.
- Lightly flour your kitchen surface, then plop the dough out of the bowl. Knead lightly for around 5 minutes until the pastry is smooth. Roll into a ball and place in a ziplock bag. Chill the pastry in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Whilst the pastry is chilling, start on the cherry filling. Pit the cherries – I find the easiest way is to use an empty wine bottle and a chopstick. Place 1 cherry in the opening of the wine bottle and use the sharp end of the chopstick to push out the pit.
- Once all the cherries are pitted add them to a saucepan with the 2 tablespoons of sugar and vanilla extract. Cook on a medium-low heat until the juices run out and the fruit is soft. Set aside to cool.
- Divide the pastry into two equal parts.Flour your surface and roll out one piece of pastry into an 8 inch circle and carefully lay it over the pie dish.
- Using your fingers press the pastry into the dish. Cut away the excess pastry. Scoop out the cherries using a slotted spoon, making sure not too take too much of the juice, into the pie casing.
- Roll out your second piece of dough and carefully lay it over the top of the pie. Using your thumb press all the way around the edge of the dish to seal the pastry. Cut away the excess pastry. Then using your finger, press the thumb sealed part inwards to make a little flute.
- If you want to, you can use your excess pastry to make a little decoration! Cut two slits in the top of the pie crust then brush it with a little aquafaba.
- Bake the pie in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown, rotating half way.


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When I signed up for energy healing school in 2010, the first book on the recommended reading list was Hands of Light. Written by a former NASA scientist-turned energy healer, it is a classic in healing circles.
The author, Barbara Ann Brennan, explores the Aura and Chakras in terms that are precise but also quite technical. As a new student, I skimmed the first few chapters and put it away. It has been sitting on my shelf for years, through several relocations, only to be consulted briefly when I had specific questions about an Aura layer or Chakra.
When I began teaching Reiki last year I decided that it was finally time to read it, cover to cover. The book is fantastic, and while there weren't many surprises as we covered most of the themes in class, I learned a lot from it (or remembered what I had forgotten).
Here are some of the concepts that stood out:
1) Chakras Have Two Components:
If we look at the body, the major chakras cross the spine at seven points, from front to back. While we can say roughly that each of the Chakras has a specific theme, for example, vision at the Brow or creative drive at the Sacral Chakra - the front and back sides of the chakras have specific roles to play.
If we look at the body, the major chakras cross the spine at seven points, from front to back. While we can say roughly that each of the Chakras has a specific theme, for example, vision at the Brow or creative drive at the Sacral Chakra - the front and back sides of the chakras have specific roles to play.
This information ended up being incredibly useful for me when it came to accessing Brow Chakra. The front side helps us create a vision of where we'd like to be, or what we want our life to look like. The back of the Brow tells us how to get from Point A to Point B. We need both sides to make our dreams a reality.
I realized that I had a clear vision of what I'd like to do with my healing practice, but no idea how to get there. So I began to give myself lots of Reiki on the backside of my Brow, and a few weeks later I was introduced to a fantastic publicist who gave me dozens of great ideas, which I am now applying on my Spanish language site in Mexico City =)
Starry Chakras by Xime Chouza
2) The Chakras Are Psychic Gateways
This I have known all along thanks to my time at The College of Psychic Studies in London. And intuitively, when I was writing my Chakra Healing & Magick book, I assigned each of the seven psychic abilities to a different chakra (there are seven along the spine).
The surprise was that Barbara Brennan's correlation of psychic abilities to chakras is very similar to what I had guesstimated for my Chakra book. She has emotional empathy at the Sacral Chakra, below the navel, taste and smells at the Throat Chakra, and physical sensations, temperature changes, chills, and feeling the presence of angels at the Root Chakra.
3) There Is Science to Healing
Most healers work intuitively, placing their hands where they feel drawn to in the Aura or Chakras. If a healer isn't especially clairvoyant or sensitive (they don't have to be), they may not notice anything out of the ordinary, other than tingles and temperature.
Because Brennan is clairvoyant and scientific in her approach, she breaks the Aura and the Chakras down into specific levels, each with a function for the human body or spirit. She also illustrates mental, emotional or physical imbalances. As a roadmap for any healer, it is specific, precise and quite colorful.
You can find Hands of Light on Amazon HERE
Regina Chouza is a qualified Energy Healer, Angel Medium and author of Self-Healing, Cancer & Love and Chakra Healing & Magick. A graduate of the School of Intuition & Healing in London, she is developing a new technique that combines natal astrology, energy healing and crystals. Subscribe for an introduction to grounding, clearing and shielding your personal energy HERE.


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As I new homeowner, I spend a lot of my free time in one of two places; the hardware store and in the home décor section of big box retailers. Having worked for a home improvement warehouse in the past, my eye is still instinctively trained to watch out for the high shrink items as I walk around.
One of the things that my local store uses, which we did not, is Spider Wraps. These ingenious little devices are cords that cross a box like the ribbon on a present with a round attachment in the middle. They serve a few purposes in their role to prevent shoplifting.
The first is easy, any time you use a retail anti theft device to protect your inventory, your shrink will decrease. The next is when used on an item like a power drill; you keep the product inside its case and packaging. The Spider Wrap protects the case from being opened. I have numerous apprehensions where the merchandise was removed from its case and concealed in a bag or under a coat.
Finally, if the perpetrator cannot open the box, they may try to steal the entire thing. The Spider Wrap will do its job by sounding an alarm if the box is stolen. Don't forget the squeal it will emit if the wrap is tampered with. All in all, it is safe to say that Spider Wraps are a highly effective tool to prevent shoplifting.
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Dolphin's Pearl – Free slot machine game
This is a very popular casino game loved by gamblers all around the world. Dolphin's pearl slot game provides you a sea adventure without all the sea sickness associated with it. This game gives its players their best chances to win. Once you start playing Dolphin's pearl it is guaranteed that you will go back to it again and again with the high chances in scoring and making money as well as the easy methods of play and the bonuses.
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As mentioned above this is an easy to score simple game with all the bonus features incorporated and which it offers. The biggest owning is when the player has got either 5 dolphins on a line or else 5 dolphin pearls as the title itself suggest. The more you win the more you earn with free spins and bonus rounds. There should be at least 3 pearls for you to start a bonus round.
Instructions on how to play this slot game…
First of all begin the game by pressing the 'START' button that appears on your screen.
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We present an emotional intelligence workshop to manage our emotions at home and at the same time teach our children to manage them. Or vice versa if it is easier for us! Teaching our children we learn. And with our example in the management of our emotions, our children learn. So we all win!
Come to this workshop for mothers and fathers, and if you are an adult without children in your charge, you can also come. The management of emotions is for everyone.
We will learn to:
- Identify the basic emotions, what they serve and what ways we have to express them.
- We will talk about the competences of a good emotional intelligence.
- We will practice tools that can help us colive with our children.
- To Be aware of the importance of the organisation at home in order to avoid the emotional "chaos".
- We will know some basic ideas to improve communication, understanding and coexistence management.
- And finally, we will propose some powerful questions to resolve conflicts and unblock crisis with our children.
Thus through a good family organisation, a habit in expressing the needs of each and a habit in expressing our emotions (both those of joy and those of sadness, fear, anger) we can generate a space of harmony in our home.
Finally we will talk a little about the management of duels.
The mourning understood as the loss, both of a living being or of some activity, habit or custom that it must for whatever reason be changed. For example, due to an injury we have to leave a sport, due to a separation leave a house, due to a change of work leave our friends, etc …
The phases of grieving management:
- the negation,
- anger,
- the sadness,
- the acceptation
- find meaning to what was lived
- identify new reasons to live
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- Every wednesday from 10 to 13h
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To Thomas Jefferson from Gouverneur Morris, 21 March 1802
From Gouverneur Morris
Washington 21 March 1802
Dear Sir
I receive this Instant your Favor of this Date. Were I at Home, I might perhaps find some Memorandum respecting the Transaction which it alludes to. Certainly I should find the Letters I have received, and Copies of those I may have written on the Subject. By the Copy Mr houdon has transmitted, of a Note from Mr Grand, it is evident that he at least must have misunderstood me. Hudon frequently mentioned the matter to me. I as frequently told him it was a Business in which I had no Concern nor Authority. When he seemed to be surpriz'd at this, considering the Agency you had in it, I told him that you had not, on that Occasion, acted as Minister of the United States, but meerly in Consequence of an Application to you by the State of Virginia; and to oblige that State. That, of Course, I did not succeed to your Authority in that Behalf. That I had, however, no Doubt but the State would honorably perform the Engagements you had taken. That the Government of the United States had indeed directed me to cause effective Payment to be made to sundry Officers formerly in the American Service, without Regard to the nominal Sum in Assignats. That I had given Mr Grand Directions consonant to the Orders I had received, but that I had no Right to give Orders respecting the Funds of the State of Virginia; nor to take Engagements for that State. I remember well that Grand wanted to cover himself under a Direction from me, which I refused to give. He was desirous of paying over the Money, And I beleive that (after having refus'd officially to take any Step whatever in the Business) I told him that, as an Individual, it was my private Opinion Mr Houdon would do better to receive the Money; and reserve, in the Receipt he should give, a Right to apply at a future Day to the State for the Difference of Value.
You will observe that the Grands were in a delicate Situation. If they held the Money of Virginia, they might thereby make themselves eventually liable for the Depreciation. If they tendered it to Houdon, he could not (but at the hazard of his Life) refuse to receive it. But he might have complain'd of hard Usage; and they thought it not consistent that, while the United States were paying in solid Coin, the State of Virginia should offer depreciated Paper. This Situation naturally induced them to state what I had said to them as strongly as it would bear
I presume that Mr Houdon has now carried his Demand, for Loss of Value, full as high as the Facts will permit. I should, therefore, suppose it advisable to scrutinize the Dates, and examine the Grounds on which the Value is taken at the proper Date. If Value was lost while he deliberated about the Propriety of receiving the Money which lay in Readiness for him, the State may, in Strictness, insist that he shall bear that Loss. They may perhaps think it more consistent with their Dignity not to descend into these Minutiæ, and that may for aught I know be the more correct Proceedure
I have the Honor to be with perfect Respect Dear Sir your obedient Servant
Gouvr Morris
RC (DLC); at foot of text: "His Excellency Thomas Jefferson Esqr. President of the United States"; endorsed by TJ as received 21 Mch. and so recorded in SJL.
COPY MR HOUDON HAS TRANSMITTED: Enclosure No. 3 listed at James Monroe to TJ, 14 Mch.


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Love them unconditionally:
- We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19
- Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9
- Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
When you're inclined to be harsh:
- Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
- A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1
When you're tempted to be critical instead of encouraging:
- But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called "Today," so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:13
When you want to lecture:
- Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19–20
When you want them to make you look awesome:
- Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Phil. 2:3–4
When you don't want to extend forgiveness for their offenses:
- Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:31–32
When you worry about their future:
- Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34
- Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:6-9
Dear Lord,
Thank you for the blessings of our children. Help us to love them as you love us, unconditionally. Help us to be patient, eager to help and listen and to reflect you in everything we do. We also ask you to teach us how to live out the gospel in our interactions with our children and others.
In Your name, Amen
(Resources: Your children are your neighbors, Bible Gateway & Parenting Bible Verses)


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Rampant-- Diana Peterfreund
Labels: 3.5 Flowers , Book Review
Pages: 402
Genre: Fantasy, Teen angst (ha!)
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Forget everything you ever knew about unicorns...Review: Trying to recover from my last post, here comes unicorns! Sure, they're man-eating unicorns, but at least it's not a video game! ;)
Real unicorns are venomous, man-eating monsters with huge fangs and razor-sharp horns. Fortunately, they've been extinct for a hundred and fifty years.
Or not.
Astrid had always scoffed at her eccentric mother's stories about killer unicorns. But when one of the monsters attacks her boyfriend—thereby ruining any chance of him taking her to the prom—Astrid finds herself headed to Rome to train as a unicorn hunter at the ancient cloisters the hunters have used for centuries.
However, at the cloisters all is not what it seems. Outside, the unicorns wait to attack. And within, Astrid faces other, unexpected threats: from the crumbling, bone-covered walls that vibrate with a terrible power to the hidden agendas of her fellow hunters to—perhaps most dangerously of all—her growing attraction to a handsome art student ... an attraction that could jeopardize everything.
I really liked the idea of this book. I mean, unicorn hunters? That sounds totally stellar! However, I've got to admit that I'm starting to miss fantasy books that take place in a world I don't live in. Even The Iron King had "real world" characters (though it did have a fantasy world). I want a book where the characters have no idea what an iPod is!
BUT, despite the fact that the idea was good, I wasn't a HUGE fan of the excecution. Apparently unicorns have a thing for virgins (yep. That's in a lot of the lore. Okay) but this book REALLY capitalized on it. They were talking about virginity ALL THE TIME. Granted, it was an important part of the book, so it couldn't have just been taken out. But it made me uncomfortable.
Is that a reason not to read it? Certainly not! It was a great book. (3.5 stars!) But if talk of s-e-x (tee hee. Spelling.) bothers you, then you might want to tread carefully.


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Welcome Friends!
Noon today found us pool side at Village Cay Marina Hotel. A lovely long table in the shade. Slowly they gathered - our guests for this week's SwimVacation. Nancy and Tom are SwimVacation alums - Nancy has been to the BVI with us, and both Nancy and Tom joined us in Maine with Nancy's kids. We met each other with a flying hug. We have Sara and Charles from the UK, who, in spite of jet lag, arrived in great cheer. Lizzie and Tom have come from San Francisco. Lizzie is 6 1/2 months pregnant and is glowy and super fit. Natalie is a teacher from Colorado and already had an amazing adventure is a local church by the time we met her. Kendra is young and easy going. She's fast and will keep us on our toes this week. Carter has been with us before and makes me laugh too much for my own good. Chris is such a good friend from home I get momentarily confused about where I am when I see him in the group! So this great pod of swimmers relaxes into easy conversation, gels almost instantly, and I know we're going to have a great week getting to know each other.
Boat living is a special sort of thing. It makes you realize just how little stuff and space you need to actually be comfortable. I love showing new guests to their cabins aboard Promenade. Many come to us having never lived on a boat before. I see their eyes get wide as they duck into the cockpit, look to the bow through a maze of lines, take the few steps down into their cabins. They imagine themselves tucked into these cozy births, quite spacious by boat standards, but much more space efficient than your typical queen size bed. Here's what I know - by mid day Tuesday, they'll all be moving fluidly around this boat, having made it their home. When most charters end, our guests have trouble walking away.
We devoured a great lunch of frittata, quinoa and fresh spinach salad expertly prepared by Rebecca, a chef new to us on SwimVacation. I am amazed that she has put out this amazing spread from her tiny galley amid boxes and boxes of fresh produce. We are a full full boat this week and heavily provisioned. It took extra time to figure out where to even store all the food on board. Eat up SwimVacationers, Rebecca needs some counter space! We'll be sure to work up their appetites.
We crossed the channel to Peter Island, specifically Little Harbour, where we most often make our first swim. We eased into a talk about the week's activities ahead. Covered some safety procedures, then did a quick sighting and navigation clinic. Without much hesitation, our group took the plunge, one at a time. They all seemed perfectly at home on splash down.
We made a great swim west along the cliff face, to the point and back. We all stopped a few times to meet up and check in on one another - this group is solid. Wildlife round up: one turtle, a few tarpon, a huge school of silversides and a few little flamingo tongues. Little Harbour always treats us right.
Back on board to a pitcher of Pain killers and some light appetizers. More easy conversation. I've been throwing information at these kids all day so it was nice to let them socialize and relax. Chad moved the boat to Great Harbour where we'll make our first swim tomorrow morning.
Dinner was fish, potatoes and aubergine (which is much much fancier than eggplant). Kendra just had a birthday and we celebrated with cake. The cake was so good that soon our new friends were claiming birthdays for the rest of the week.
Our 10 guests sat around the table for a while after the meal, chatting and relaxing into this scene. I gave everyone a heads up for 730 am swim time in the morning - no one complained so we'll stick to it. One by one they ambled off to bed and now the ship is still so I'm thinking they're all tucked in and sound asleep.
On her way to bed, Natalie poked her head down into the salon where I am editing in writing.
"Thank you for such a great day! Do I have to leave at the end of the week?"
Sounds like someone is feeling pretty at home already. Hang on Natalie, tomorrow will be even better.
There's a nice breeze here in Great Harbour tonight. We've shut down the generator and will sleep in the quiet. There's a gentle rocking here at our mooring. Perfect conditions for a great night's rest.
- Heather


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How Thumpertown Got Its Name
It's surely a name you won't forget, but Thumpertown traces its roots to an entirely spiritual beginning. It's said the name Thumpertown in North Eastham originated with the old-time revival meetings once held in the area. In the mid 1800s, a 10-acre lot in North Eastham played host to some spirited Methodist revival meetings on the beach. The "thumping" and hollering of those visitors, in turn, lead to the coining of Thumpertown. Some of the largest revivals drew in thousands of pe... Read More


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Wednesday 30th July 2014 – Disney World Florida Holiday Day 10
Today we had booked some fast passes in Magic Kingdom to meet princesses, and ride Splash Mountain. It turned out to be a REALLY full on day today without us realising it would be.
We arrived at Magic Kingdom fairly early to get our fast pass for Splash Mountain. It was so nice not to have to queue in the heat and we were on the ride within five minutes. We were lucky to be at the front of the boat so when the photo was taken going down the mountain we were clearly in the shot.
With some time before meeting Rapunzel and Cinderella (they come as a pair and Miss A really wanted to see Rapunzel), we met up with Marie from Aristocrats, rode some smaller rides and went on The Pirates of The Caribbean.
I made sure we passed Aloha Isle the stand in Magic Kingdom selling dole whip floats. It's pineapple juice topped with your choice of ice cream in either vanilla, orange or pineapple. They are so refreshing and yummy. You can use a snack credit too which is a bonus.
After a late lunch, we were in time for the afternoon Festival of Fantasy parade. We ended up getting a little stuck in the crowds though as we were facing the wrong way. Still we made it out in time for the girls to go onto the Tomorrowland Speedway before heading back to the hotel for a dip in the pool.
I really wanted to make sure we made it back to the parks at night to see some fireworks. Everyone was so tired each evening that we didn't seem to be going back out, but I wasn't going to miss out on seeing the castle lit up at night. We agreed we would stay for the Main Street Electrical Parade and give the fireworks a miss.
We made it back to Magic Kingdom a little later than I would have liked and it was already really packed with people. The streets were four deep, so we walked right up to the castle and found a spot around three people deep in front of the castle.
As we couldn't see very clearly , I took my phone and clicked away hoping to get some decent shots to look back on. It almost didn't matter that we couldn't see everything, the atmosphere was brilliant.
The castle is breathtaking during the day, and it is as breathtaking at night. Despite not planning on staying for the fireworks, we realised the spot we were in, we weren't going to be able to leave the park any time soon, and we had a brilliant view of the castle and the show that was about to start.
There is something surreal about sitting on the tarmac at 9.30pm at night in darkness and feeling the warmth coming through the ground. It was an experience never to be forgotten. So was the Wishes fireworks display. I was in awe for the whole time, watching the light display change the castle so many times with a huge variety of Disney scenes.
Leaving the park was an experience. We were moved along by the crowd very very slowly. It was a little treacherous at times when you couldn't see the pavement raise in front of your feet, but we all made it out safely and together. We even made the queue for the bus without having to wait too long.
An amazing day and I would have been so gutted to have missed out on Magic Kingdom at night.
Catch up with our antics from Day 1….Day 2….Day 3…..Day 4….Day 5….Day 6….Day 7…..Day 8……Day 9……Day 11
If you planning your first holiday to Disneyworld then check out my list on what to buy before you go.


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One of the earliest games released for Nintendo's 64-bit system, Wave Race 64 featured, 11 years ago, some of the best water effects even seen in any game. The accuracy with which these waves were rendered was a huge boost to the fun factor of the game's jet-ski racing experience, and was so ahead of its time in 1996 that today, in 2007, the gameplay still feels fresh and new. Its graphics aren't as impressive as they once were, and some aspects of its presentation are certainly dated – but any negativity washed up on this game's shore will quickly be taken back out with the tide, as Wave Race is still just a blast to play.
Four professional watercraft pilots are yours to choose from at Wave Race's onset, each one with his or her own personality and features. Each one is also fully customizable, though, in name and handling ability – so if you don't want to race as the evenly-balanced Ryota Hayami, you can quickly transform him into an off-balanced, loose-gripped racer named, say, Mark Bozon.
Championship Mode is the first stop for your chosen avatar, and is Wave Race's main single-player competition mode. You'll race to complete three laps on a variety of watery courses, from beachsides to tranquil lakes, abandoned naval bases and glacial bays. The raceways are mostly open and wide, giving you plenty of leeway to choose which path you think's best to get to the finish line – as long as you don't miss the buoys.
Floating throughout each race course are a handful of red and yellow buoys, marking the direction you're supposed to take as you're jetting through the waves. Red buoys indicate that you should pass on the right side, and yellow the left. As soon as you pass five of the markers correctly in a row, your jet-ski will achieve "Maximum Power!" and gain a boost in speed – but if you miss a buoy by passing it on the incorrect side, you'll instead be penalized by a drop in momentum. And, if you rack up five misses on one course, you'll be disqualified from the race altogether.
Weaving in and out of the red and yellow markers takes some skill, but Wave Race's controls are intuitively easy to pick up. You can practice in a tutorial area called Dolphin Park before starting your quest for the checkered flag, and the game will instruct you in different techniques through voice-over and text – techniques like Wave Race's trick system. Though not required to learn, the special skills available to your racer can give you a boost and add to the fun of the game. You can complete a 360 backflip when coming off a jump ramp. You can dive underneath the water's surface with the submarine technique. And you can take Peppy Hare's famous advice when the mood strikes you, pulling the Control Stick first to one horizontal side and then the other as you fly through the air – that's doing a barrel roll.
The tricks will add to your score in Stunt Mode, which pits you against the clock instead of other racers and presents a set of floating, circular rings for you to try to pass through on your way to completing a single lap. A two-player versus mode lets you challenge a friend on any of the game's courses that you've unlocked through the single-player campaign, and a Time Trial option lets you try for records on the same stages – though, like other N64 releases to the Virtual Console, you can't save your Ghost Data in this edition.
And there's one other change made to this VC version of Wave Race 64 – in-game ads. No, Nintendo hasn't sold out, but the company has modified the original code of the game to replace certain banner graphics. Kawasaki Jet-Skis had partnered with the Big N to sponsor the watercrafts in the game back in 1996, so logos featuring the Kawasaki name appeared on a few of the courses – now they've been swapped out, replaced with the logos of the Wii and the Nintendo DS Lite. It's a little odd to see brand-new logos appear in a game that's 11 years old, but hey, it works. The game certainly doesn't play as old as it is, so maybe it's an appropriate inclusion.
When you get the core of a game just right, everything else flows naturally. Wave Race 64's technical achievement in water effects was so spot-on that the racing gameplay taking place upon those waves had to be spectacular – and it was. This game was a blast to play back in the earliest days of the N64's life cycle, and it's still just as fun today on the Wii. You'd be well served to invest 1000 Wii Points to download Wave Race 64 – and let's hope sales of this title end up being high enough to catch Nintendo's notice. With the motion-sensing capabilities of the Wiimote and the innovations sure to be introduced by the recently revealed Wii Balance Board, a new-generation update of the franchise would be exciting to see.
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Severity of obesity overlooked in U.S.: survey
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In the Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey, respondents were asked to provide their height and weight, from which pollsters calculated their body-mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height. Respondents were then asked which category of weight they thought they fell into.
Thirty percent of those in the "overweight" class believed they were actually normal size, while 70 percent of those classified as obese felt they were simply overweight. Among the heaviest group, the morbidly obese, almost 60 percent pegged themselves as obese, while another 39 percent considered themselves merely overweight.
Most respondents to the poll who felt they were heavier than they should be blamed sloth, rather than poor eating habits, for their predicament.
According to the poll, 52 percent of overweight people and 75 percent of both the obese and morbidly obese felt they didn't exercise enough.
Food appeared to be a lesser culprit than lack of exercise in people's minds, with 36 percent of overweight respondents, 48 percent of obese respondents and 27 percent of those morbidly obese feeling they ate more than they "should in general."
As for weight-loss interventions, the respondents deemed surgery the most effective method, followed by prescription drugs, then drugs and diet-food supplements obtained over-the-counter.
These findings may help to explain why overweight and obesity rates in the United States continue to go up, experts say.
"While there are some people who have body images in line with their actual BMI, for many people they are not, and this may be where part of the problem lies," Regina Corso, vice president of Harris Poll Solutions, said in remarks published by HealthDay News on Thursday. "If they do not recognize the problem or don't recognize the severity of the problem, they are less likely to do something about it."
And that means that obesity may be becoming the new norm, raising the specter of increasing rates of health threats such as diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.
"I think too many people are unsure of what they should actually weigh," Keri Gans, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, was quoted as saying. "For many, they have grown up in a culture were most people are overweight and that is the norm, or they have been surrounded by too many celebrities and fashion in the media and think very thin is the norm."
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34 percent of adults aged 20 and older are obese, and 34 percent are overweight. Among children, 18 percent of teens aged 12 to 19 are obese, 20 percent of children aged 6 to 11 are obese, as are 10 percent of kids aged 2 to 5. The poll included 2,418 adults (aged 18 and over) who were surveyed online between Aug. 17 and 19.
Source: Xinhua
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It's Saturday, Saturday — a good time for an update on Rebecca Black, whose "Friday" video irritated folks so much. The YouTube sensation is now in a dispute with the ARK Music Factory, which helped Black create the video and posted it on its YouTube account.
13-year-old Black is evidently complaining that the company is exploiting her image. She became a cultural icon in a not-so-good way because of her saccharine music video, which took off on the internet. Now, the YouTube video that made her famous and amassed 167 million views has been taken down. We have our fingers crossed that this great work of art can be restored to YouTube at some point.
The video became an instant hit because people enjoyed making fun of it. The sensation catapulted Black to an appearance on Jay Leno's Tonight Show. The song reached No. 58 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, was covered by Justin Bieber, and was performed on Glee.
The message on the video link says, "This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Rebecca Black." Earlier this week, the video had been set up as a $2.99 YouTube video rental by ARK Music Factory, which runs the YouTube account.
A representative of ARK told TMZ, "We're disappointed, having been in good faith negotiations with Rebecca Black and her representatives for months regarding any open issues. There's been an ongoing, open dialogue with our company. So we were blindsided to get a Take Down Notice — with no notice — alleging copyright infringement instead of a call or email from Rebecca's representatives. We are going to continue to take the high road and work out the complaint as soon as possible."
Black's Friday video has had more views than Lady Gaga's Born This Way video, which has been viewed more than 60 million times.
And the update: the Rebecca Black video is back up on Vevo today.


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2020 Honda Jazz Redesign: Release in 2020 With Electric
The 2020 Honda Jazz Redesign and with a more attractive look it will try to win the hearts of Europeans too. Coming in 2020.
n Europe the current third generation of the Honda Jazz arrived in 2015, but in Japan, it has been on sale since 2013, so this year it completes the canonical six years, which are the average life cycle of a car of the Rising Sun. Logical therefore that Honda is developing the 2020 Honda Jazz, which should debut this year and arrive in Italy presumably in 2020. The specimen photographed from the Autoblog.com website it has an adhesive film to camouflage the bodywork, but even so we notice that the Jazz does not change its basic physiognomy, which is that of a small minivan. An understandable choice on the part of Honda as the Jazz (which is called Fit elsewhere) is a successful model, having found, overall, just under 300,000 customers in 2018. The problem is if ever the European market, very demanding and with more refined tastes, where the Honda Jazz has never broken through in terms of sales. Which the house will try to reverse with this fourth generation, which should have a line that is a bit more streamlined and sporty than the "softer" generation of today.
Also Hybrid?
The whole should remain rather spacious in relation to the external dimensions, so much so that today the Honda Jazz is among the most spacious cars in the category of "four meters". It remains to be seen whether the new model will keep the intelligent solutions to modulate the space on board, such as the seat of the lifting sofa, which allows you to load long and narrow objects. The center console will be "dominated" by a large touch screen in tablet style, so easy to reach without distractions. Among the engines of the new Honda Jazz there should be the 1.0 3-cylinder petrol already seen on the Civic, where it delivers 129 hp, but according to advances it could also be an electric- only version, which will have much in common with the subcompact e-Prototype.
Finally, after a few years (but it took so long to understand?) In Honda they realized the reason for the complete fiasco in Europe. I would add that even the current aspirated engines have completed the technical suicide and the Japanese self-sinking work. A B-segment with a 1,500 petrol (read in Italy rc cars) and with ridiculously low torque compared to the modern 900/1000 cc turbo (to have a minimum of brio you have to drive CONSTANTLY over 4,000 rpm). Even the beautiful Mazda 3 is affected by sales due to the 1,500 cc, let alone this Honda which stylistically presents nothing really attractive. Good for them that they figured out where they had gone wrong. In fact, regardless of the liking of each of us for certain brands, of our fixations, of our way of evaluating a car, the the only real judge to evaluate a car, impartial, relentless, ruthless and cruel, remains the market. All the rest, including the interventions in the various forums of enthusiasts, are only dialectical discourses more or less valid but that leave the time they find.


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Sometimes, experience is the best teacher. From 2001 to 2008, I became acutely sensitive to architectural barriers and appreciative of accessibility laws. My wife developed a neurological degenerative disease of the nervous system, and I became her full-time caregiver. My experience made me aware of the lack of design sensitivity for accommodating physically impaired individuals, especially seniors attending events for grandchildren in their schools.
The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 was one of the first efforts to ensure access to the built environment. ABA mandated that facilities designed, built, altered or leased with federal funds be accessible. Since then, architectural design standards have evolved slowly, usually addressing the minimums.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 required places of public accommodation and commercial facilities (private sector) to follow specific architectural standards in the construction and alteration of buildings.
On July 23, 2004, the U.S. Access Board issued updated accessibility guidelines for new or altered facilities covered by the ADA and the ABA.
Building codes and zoning ordinances identify the required number of handicapped parking spaces. Unfortunately, the space often is not sufficient. Parking lots that have only two handicapped parking stalls with a center access aisle are not adequate. Each handicapped parking stall must have a 5-foot-wide access aisle adjacent to and on the right side — the passenger side.
The parking space and access aisle should not have a slope greater than 2 percent in any direction. Parking on a steeper slope and transferring a disabled person from a car to a wheelchair or transport chair is difficult and dangerous.
The access aisle must be connected to an accessible route to the appropriate accessible entrance of a building. The parking access aisle must either blend with the accessible route or have a curb ramp complying with ADA regulations. The access curb must be designed with a smooth transition from the parking lot surface.
Too many exterior ramps exist that are designed in the ratio of 1:12 (one foot of vertical rise in 12 feet). They are difficult to maneuver regardless of weather conditions. Exterior ramps must be designed to the ratio of 1:20 (one foot of vertical rise in 20 feet of horizontal length).
A canopy covering the walkway should extend from the building to beyond the curb, enabling a vehicle to discharge the handicapped individual in a protected area. The canopy should cover and shield the exterior ramp.
My experience as a caregiver taught me new insights and sensitivities to the architectural barriers that exist in schools — schools should go beyond the minimum.
James E. Rydeen, FAIA, is an architect/facility planning specialist and former president of Armstrong, Torseth, Skold & Rydeen, Inc. (ATS&R), Minneapolis. He can be reached at [email protected].


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Tacoma native a key planner of raid that killed bin Laden
A Tacoma native who rose from Stadium High School's Class of 1969 to the highest levels of U.S. Special Operations was at the side of the CIA director as a team of American forces carried out the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, lawmakers said Monday.
Navy Adm. Eric Olson, 59, was a key player in planning the raid, said U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, D-Tacoma.
Olson is the leader of the U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. That branch supplies and trains outfits such as the Army Green Berets and Navy SEALs.
Olson "was obviously intimately involved in the details of this," said Smith, the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee. "That's what he does every day. He keeps track of high-value targets and they've taken out a lot of them. This was No. 1."
Olson's office isn't commenting on the raid. A spokesman for his command steered media questions to the White House.
Despite the official secrecy, lawmakers who've followed Olson's career said they called the admiral to reward him for a job well done. He's held his post at the Special Operations Command since 2007 and is expected to retire in August.
Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Belfair, has known Olson since the admiral was a cadet at the U.S. Naval Academy. Olson's mother, former Tacoma City Councilwoman Dawn Lucien, once worked in the congressman's office.
"I'm just glad this happened on his watch because it had to be terribly frustrating not to get to Osama bin Laden," Dicks said.
Dicks was briefed on the intelligence that led to bin Laden's death twice before the raid. He was planning to attend a dinner at the White House on Monday with lawmakers from both parties.
"This has been a long ordeal in Afghanistan and I'm just glad we were finally able to get this done," Dicks said.
Stadium High basked in the news. Principal Gail Barnum delivered a lunchtime message telling students that a school alumnus was part of the team that helped get the world's most wanted man.
"I know a lot of great people come out of Stadium. You hear about this, and you're just like, 'Wow,'" said Jonathan Bautista, 17, a student in the school's Junior Navy ROTC program.
Olson has qualified as a renowned Stadium alumnus for years, though he hasn't yet made the school's Wall of Recognition in the main hallway. He's met with ROTC cadets in the past and spoken at public events.
He was one of four SEALs to earn the Silver Star for actions in the 1993 battle of Mogadishu, Somalia, which was chronicled in the book and movie "Blackhawk Down." He also is the first SEAL to lead the Special Operations Command.
"He's an incredibly, incredibly capable person and he's had an incredible career serving our country," said Rep. Smith, who worked closely with Olson between 2007 and 2010 when Smith was chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism and Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
A longtime friend called Olson an unassuming and quiet leader.
"He's not going to take credit," said Marc Blau of Tacoma, a Stadium classmate of Olson. "He is going to deflect credit to the team that made this happen. That's been Eric from Day 1."
Blau said he's been planning a trip to celebrate Olson's retirement for the past few months. Olson kept pushing back the date, and Blau said he didn't know why. Blau said he started to get a better idea of what was keeping Olson on the job when he heard the news about bin Laden's death.
"The first thing that came to my mind was, 'I wonder if Eric had anything to do with this,'" Blau said.
He and some classmates traded messages about Olson and the raid Sunday and Monday.
"We're elated to know he was leading the operation," Blau said.
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On August 25, Robert Marsh offered performance art to accompany an evening panel commenting on the artistic process utilized by the Langs and exploring the parallels between their work and that of an archeologist. For example, many of the sites examined by archeologists are the remains of waste sites where artifacts were discarded by previous civilizations. In his performance, Robert Marsh wore black garments with an enormous collection of empty plastic bottles attached. As he moved through the exhibition area, the plastic created swishing sounds and appeared like an exogenous skeleton. The performance raises many questions – have plastic bottles become so common place as to appear a natural part of humanity, a kind of mutant aberration forecast? You will want to watch the video and see how Marsh's performance affects you.
Both the performance and the work of the Langs makes us reexamine the pervasive presence of plastic in our culture and its potential to simply engulf us. A stroll by any ocean, lake, or river provides evidence that humans litter and throw away manufactured objects that resist biological deterioration and continue in our environment for a very long time. Seeing messy trash and waste re-presented to us in art allows the viewer to re-experience the common place as the peculiar and to free the mind for a reconsideration of our destructive practices of thoughtless disposal.


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Thursday, 28 March 2013 15:37 Khaing Khaing and Saw Zin Nyi
Anti-Muslim mob violence broke out on Wednesday afternoon in Minhla and Zigon villages in the Bago Region, local residents told Mizzima.
At about 1 pm on Wednesday afternoon, about 1,000 people from Minhla and nearby villages destroyed mosques and property owned by Muslims, said Hla Hla Moe, a local resident.
"The mob destroyed some houses and some mosques. We heard that either two or three mosques were seriously damaged. But the mob did not harm anyone," he said.
At around 4 pm, police and soldiers fired shots into the sky to disperse the mob, said Hla Hla Moe.
By 7 pm the streets were deserted, he said, as security forces enforced the curfew imposed under Section 144 on Tuesday.
Since the night of March 26, authorities have imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew [6 pm to 6 am] in Okpho, Minhla and Gyobingauk townships, all of which are situated along Highway 2 in Bago Region, some 200 km north of Yangon on the road to Pyay.
Under Chapter VIII (Offences against Public Tranquility) of Myanmar's Penal Code, Section 144 reads: "Whoever, being armed with any deadly weapon, or with anything which used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, is a member of an unlawful assembly, shall be punished with imprisonment of their description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both."
On March 25, the Myanmar government issued a press release, saying: "The government is making concerted efforts in democratic reform and development undertakings with added momentum. That is why people are urged to avoid acts of violence and religious extremism that could disrupt the reform process and development tasks."
Than Aung, a resident living in Zigon, told Mizzima on Wednesday that the security forces failed to take action to prevent the mob from rioting in Zigon.
"They committed violence both yesterday and today. Starting from 3 am, they destroyed [the buildings] and the security forces did nothing. They were just watching the violence. Only when the unruly mob retreated did the security forces fire rubber bullets," he said.
Local residents told Mizzima that they were unaware of any arrests made in Zigon and that calm was resumed in the town after 4 pm.
Khin Wine, a local resident said, "We heard that there were no casualties. In Zigon, most of the victims are Muslims. We feel very sad because the violence occurred although there was no grudge [against each other]. And the security forces took action only after the violence."
Khin Wine added that the thugs are residents in the area and that the mob contained about 300 people. She said that the thugs destroyed religious buildings but that they did not harm any people.
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What is Amendment 4 on Florida ballot? It affects restoration of felons' voting rights
Amendment 4, proposed by Floridians for a Fair Democracy — funded primarily by the American Civil Liberties Union — would restore voting rights to former felons who have completed their sentences, including parole and probation.
The amendment would not apply to former felons convicted of sexual offenses or murder, who would still be barred from voting unless their rights were restored by the state clemency board.
For the past seven years, the felons have been required to wait five years after completing their sentences to apply to regain the right to vote.
The state clemency board considers those requests during their meetings, which only happen four times a year. The current process can take more than a decade to complete. Because of the restrictive laws, Florida excludes more former felons from voting than any other state.
The clemency board meets next on Dec. 5, which is about one month after the election but still several months before the Legislature meets. Lawmakers must pass legislation to enact any potential amendments.
If passed, about 1.6 million people in Florida could be affected. Studies show that high civic engagement can lead to lower recidivism rates.
While the issue is being posed by the amendment in November, the voting restoration system is facing a legal battle of its own. In March, U.S. District Judge Mark Walker deemed the voter restoration system unconstitutional, but the state won a stay of his injunction as an appeal heads to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. Arguments were heard in July, but the case is unlikely to be resolved before November.
Gov. Rick Scott and others say offenders should have to prove why they should regain the right to vote, as they are required to under the current clemency process.
In order to become law, each of the amendments on the ballot must be approved by a 60 percent vote.
A vote "yes" means felons who have served their sentences, parole and probation can have their civil rights restored so long as they are not convicted of murder or a sexual offense.
A vote "no" means felons who served their sentences can have their civil rights restored so long as they appeal to the clemency board, which is made up of the governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and commissioner of agriculture and consumer services. The governor also has the sole power to deny clemency. Even if the other three members of the board are in favor of restoring someone's rights, if the governor votes no, clemency for that person is denied.
In Florida, a convicted felon cannot vote, serve on a jury, or hold public office until civil rights have been restored.