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… it's time to start sewing!
I'm going to use a pair of pajama pants I recently made to show you the basics of putting an item together. This is a step above a pillow, dog bed or pencil skirt, but still very, very basic.
(This will be a long one. Click on any picture for more detail)
I showed you last time the "notches" you need to cut out to make sure you have matching pieces and have the pieces put together the correct way. Here you can see them matched up.
Then pin. Pin every few inches. The more slippery and difficult the fabric, the more pins you'll want. I have mine set here about every 2 1/2 or 3 inches. I could have gone closer, but the fabric tended to stick to itself. This will be the inside seam line of the bottoms, down the leg.
Once you have it pinned, place the fabric under your machine, laying it next to the seam allowance line you want (usually 3/4″) and lower the foot. Only AFTER you've lowered the foot do you want to remove the pin, but do NOT sew over the pin!
Sew this piece together, slowly going down the leg, removing the pins as you go before you reach them, but getting close. Don't push, pull or yank the fabric. You most likely won't even need to hold the back of the fabric for this type of project. Just gently guide it through the front, letting the feed dogs (the jagged little bars under the presser foot) do their job. (Turn the handle a few times with out fabric and you'll see them move)
*Do NOT throw your pins randomly to the side, there's no hurry and you can stop the machine to look where you're putting them. Have your pin cushion, magnet or box next to your machine to place them in.
You say "Well duh! Of course, that's what I bought this cute little pin cushion for!" I spend a lot of my teaching time "catching" needles shot off by nervous first timers. I promise, stopping the machine to place the needles back where they belong will pay off when you *don't* step on your needles!
PRESS, Press, press! You will most likely spend more time at your iron, than you will actually sewing – trust me. It will pay off!
Flat seam, open seam wrong side, open seam right side.
Before pressing. After pressing.
Now pin the inside…. crotch for a lack of a better term. Tucking one leg into the other, outsides touching each other. One leg should be inside-out, the other right side-out, tucking the right side-out into the inside-out leg. Pin together matching notches again.
Also, at this point, the notches showing where the back is may not show up as well (especially if you use a serger). Make sure to mark it, however you choose to mark it.
PRESS, Press, press, again. First the seam flat to sink the stitches in. Then, with the seam open on the wrong side. Then, with the seam open on the right side.
Now that it's all sewn together and looks like a pair of bottoms, we need to hem them. That is, make the bottom look nice and protect the raw edges.
Measure, using either a slide ruler like I have here, or a ruler, tucking 1/4″ inside and then 3/4″. Pin about every 1 1/2″ – 2″. After you've pinned, sew it down using the measurements to the side as before OR using the edge of your presser foot to keep your line steady. Again making sure to remove the pins as you sew and to not push, pull or yank on the fabric. You'll distort your hem. You may need to hold it a bit taught at this point, but there should be very little tension on it. (Just enough to make the seam straight, not enough to make the pins shift)
Sewing very close to the open edge as possible while still catching it.
PRESS, Press, press, again. Make sure to press the hem down. Once on the wrong side, once on the right side.
Now – for the hardest part. The waist band.
After measuring out how much elastic you need, either by using what the pattern calls for, or by bringing it around yourself and taking about 3 inches off, depending on how tight you like your britches.
I usually like to use 1″ elastic or larger for my waistband, I think this is also what was suggested by the pattern. This means you need to make your seam at the waist about 1/4″ larger than your elastic. 1″ elastic = 1 1/4″ hem allowance. 1 1/2″ elastic = 1 3/4″ hem allowance.
Start pinning.
Sew all the way around, leaving about a 1″ – 2″ opening to put the elastic inside. Use the same technique as you did with the hem. Either measuring by the lines on the side or using the edge of your foot.
PRESS, Press, press, again.
To insert the elastic you don't have to have any fancy tools. If you have one, use it. If not – a safety-pin works perfectly. Make sure it doesn't easily open though or you'll drive yourself nuts. I really like to use diaper pins because they're made to be stiffer and less likely to pop open.
Make sure to pin the opposite end to the bottoms so you won't lose the elastic in the waistband as you're feeding it through – did it twice once. ONCE! Now I know better! Pin it.
Push the safety-pin through the pocket. Pulling the fabric, pushing the pin, until the pin makes it all the way around and comes back out. If your pin opens inside, back the elastic up a bit and you should be able to close it again while it's still inside, being careful not to pin the fabric as well. If it's too stubborn, you may have to pull it back out and restart.
You can pick which way you want to sew the elastic together. It won't really matter once it's inside the waistband pocket.
No need to make the joining pretty, it will be inside and you'll (hopefully) never see it again. I prefer zig-zag. Make sure to get both edges of the elastic to make sure it doesn't unravel and go over it several times to make sure your pants won't *POP* and fall off later – never good! Unless that's what you're going for?
Tuck the elastic back in and sew it up just like the rest of the seam.
No pressing.
You now have a pair of pajama bottoms.
What ever your beginning project, these steps should cover most of what you'll be working on. Points to remember –
- Make sure to keep your eye on the seam line, keeping it straight. If you start to go crooked, slowly come back to the correct allowance. If necessary, go back to where it started to curve and start again.
- Don't sew over your pins, or fling them randomly.
- Go slowly for your first projects.
- No one started out doing this perfectly and just about anything can be fixed!
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And today was one of those-
My beautiful grown up niece endeared herself even MORE to me by asking K to present her with her class ring and today was the Ring Ceremony. This marks my third year in a row attending that ceremony at that school, and sadly is the last one for our family. My niece is the senior class president and gave an amazing speech, motivating and positive and just perfect, and on a day after having read Scripture at her grandfather's funeral yesterday. I used to fantasize when I was younger that my sister and I would have kids who grew up together and were close. These sweet pictures are the fulfillment of that dream. And THEN…. Parade Time!!!!
We go up at noon to secure a good space, with chairs and blankets spread everywhere, and one or two of us hold vigil there until our friends can join us. Today was a perfect parade day, and I have the sunburned neck to prove it!

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Volume 19 Issue 4 (1968)
Case Western Reserve University Law Review
Editor's Preface
The Editors, Western Reserve Law Review
Symposium: Tax-Free Corporate Reorganizations Introduction
Western Reserve Law Review
A Reorganizations--Statutory Mergers and Consolidations
William J. Vesely
B Reorganizations and the Solely for Voting Stock Problem
Robert L. Merritt
C Reorganizations--Exchange of Stock for Assets
Harlan Pomeroy
E Reorganizations--Recapitalizations and F Reorganizations--Changes in Identity, Form, or Place of Organization
Stephen L. Kadish
Money, Mortgages, and Migraine--The Usury Headache
Marion Benfield
The New Draft Law Reexamined
Richard V. Levin
Planning and Drafting Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Arrangements
William A. Hancock
Choice of Forum in Tax Litigation
Arnold W. Reitze Jr.
Amortization: A Means of Eliminating the Noncomforting Use in Ohio
Frederic C. Bower
The "Overnight" Rule in Federal Income Taxation
Mario C. Ciano
Heart Transplants: Legal Problems and the Need for New Legislation
Wilbur C. Leatherberry
Recent Decisions
Federal Courts and Procedure--Concurrent and Conflicting Jurisdiction--The Abstention Doctrine [Zwickler v. Koota, 389 U.S. 241 (1967)]
James L. Hildebrand
Federal Jurisdiction--Diversity of Citizenship--Jurisdictional Amount in Class Actions [,i>Snyder v. Harris, 390 F.2d 204 (8th Cir. 1968); Gas Service Co. v. Coburn, 389 F.2d 831 (10th Cir. 1968)]
Mark Schlachet
Constitutional Law--Attorney and Client--Right to Counsel [District 12, United Mineworkers of America v. Il-linois State Bar Association, 389 US. 217 (1967)]
David S. Dubin
Eminent Domain--Taking or Injury of Property as Grounds for Compensation--Navigational Servitude [United States v. Rands, 389 US. 121 (1967); Goldberg, Inc. v. State, 62 Cal. Rptr. 401, 432 P.2d 3, cert. denied, 390 U.S. 949 (1968)]
Harold R. Weinberg
Licenses--Sales of Stock--Withdrawable Capital Shares [Tcherepnin V. Knight, 389 U.S. 332 (1967)]
Charles R. Schaefer
Corporations--Dissolution and Forfeiture of Franchise--Evidence [Browning v. C & C Plywood Corporation, 434 P.2d 339 (Ore. 1967)]
Wallace J. Mayer Jr.
Securities Exchange Act of 1934--Rule 10B-5--Purchasers of Debentures Denied a Right of Action under Section 10(B) [Jordan Building Corp. v. Doyle, O'Connor & Co., [1966-1967 Transfer Binder] CCH Fed. Sec. L. Rep ¶ 91,96 (N.D. IIl. June 28, 1967)]
Jan Horbaly
Recent Legislation: Securities Act of 1933--Rule Modification--The No-Sale Rule and the Privilege to Avoid Registration [Securities Act Rule 133(a), 17 CFL § 230.133(a). (1968), as amended, SEC Securities Act Release No. 4892, 33 Fed. Reg.
566 (1968)]
David J. Newburger
Cases Noted
Western Reserve Law Review
Book Reviews
Tax Factors in Real Estate Operations (2d ed.), by Paul E. Anderson
Arnold W. Reitze Jr.
Books Noted
Western Reserve Law Review


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Pork bacon's got a bad rap for wreaking havoc on your cholesterol. But is turkey bacon really any better?
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Back in my day-one post of this "HPA once a day project," I promised a post about Twitter as "big data."
I know some of you are already moaning about the noise on Twitter and the "what I ate for breakfast" type of commentary that's prevalent there. So I'm going to promise right off the bat not to give you a perky "Twitter is whatever you make it" type of response. No, the fact is, Twitter is noisy. And it's often irrelevant. And distracting. And sometimes a whole lot of fluff. I'll admit all of that up front.
In fact, if I had to estimate, I could feel pretty confident saying that way less than 1 percent of the content there is relevant to your business. Right? I doubt anybody is going to argue with me on that.
But I am going to challenge you to think of Twitter - and other social content - differently when it comes to your business. Instead of seeing these sites as information sources or social conversation sites, let's think of them as event streams.
Let me explain.
A lot of smart companies are already using complex search taxonomies and semantic technologies to pull relevant nuggets of information out of Twitter and other social sites. Primarily, they are using this information for customer support and product development.
The smartest companies are not just looking at Tweets and comments about their companies, though. They're looking at conversations about their industry and the broader needs of potential customers.
To do that, you need a very robust strategy for the way you're sifting through all of the information out there on the Web. To do it effectively, you need to sift through the information, find the relevant nuggets, combine it with other data sources and act on it faster than your competitors.
That process of sifting through large exabytes of data in real time to determine data relevance and combine like data together for analysis? That's complex event processing. And that's a big data problem.
SAS CTO Keith Collins talked about the information flow challenge in a post last year where he referred to public safety intelligence as an example. I challenge you to apply that same type of thinking to your Web monitoring.
If you did not have constraints on the amount of data, the speed of analysis or the complexity of the search algorithm, what could your company do with social media data? How could you use it as a source of intelligence about your competitors, your marketplace and the broader needs of customers that still need to be solved?
These are the types of problems you can solve with high performance analytics. And that's why we're all really excited about HPA.
This is day four of my "HPA once a day" blog post series. To read more, see all of the high-performance analytics posts on this blog or follow the high-performance analytics rss feed.


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I just love the new Alota Rubber Stamps baby images! They are just gorgeous, with so much detail! This baby rattle is one of my favorites -
And that ribbon... do you love it or what? I got more than one color wink wink.. just too cute!
That is so cute and I love the ribbon. You must have enough supplies to fill a large room, lol. I do love this rattle too, very cute and love the stickles with it. Have a nice Memorial Day Weekend.
Very cute card and the ribbon is just gorgeous. Too bad about the pics....sounds like it would have been a great photo shoot!
LOve the card Michelle. And the ribbon gives it a nice accent. Oh and don't worry about no pics like you said there will be plenty more and anyway when you blog you really tell the story so I am sure others are like me where we can visualize it all.
Fab ribbon, looks great with the image xx
Your baby card is so cute Michelle.
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Super sweet card Michelle, love that ribbon!
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Love this Super Cute Baby card Michelle!!.....and Congrats on the new donkey babes!!...Hugs, Ila
Very sweet Michelle I love your card.
I love that pretty baby rattle with the touch of sparkle, and that cute satin ribbon is just darling! hugs, annie x


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I thought I'd paint something we see around here A LOT. Corn. A lot of corn! I kind of like how this turned out. It's a bit more "abstracty" than some of my collages and was a lot of fun to do.
Paper Collage on Canvas
Love, love, love the color, the composition and the subject too! I'm a transplant (punny) to the midwest but love the corn art! I like seeing other collage artists, keep up the beautiful work:)
Thanks so much Robin! I'm off to take a peak at your blog...I love looking at other artist's work too.Delete
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Indeed, what happened at Amarte? Why did we return to Playa within 3 months, instead of bringing Amarte back to life over a period of many years? Why was this dream so shortly lived? Believe me, we are still trying to wrap our minds around the whirlwind of events that has changed our lives so drastically. So, what did happen? Honestly, we don't really know, and I wonder if we'll ever find out. But we do have a few theories and rest assured that in my next book I will elaborate extensively about all the juicy details and interesting conversations that have taken place. I did find a video on YouTube a few weeks ago about Amarte, and when the credits appeared – around 6.40 minutes – a piece of information emerged that we had not been aware of before; there's a secret boss…
As much as we would like to say that we've found ourselves in a classic Shakespearean drama, it was nothing but an ugly Mexican telenovela, a soap opera we didn't think we signed up for.
It all went so incredibly fast. Imagine we didn't even have a decent working Internet for the 1st 3 weeks. The 1st month we focused on opening beach club Lolita until the owner told us it was sold. We didn't see that one coming. Let me tell you that it took a flexible mind to refocus on the opening of the restaurant Amarte, something the owner insisted on, despite the fact that high season had just ended and May is considered one of the slowest months of the year. Nevertheless, we pulled it of. The grand opening of Hacienda Amarte was a smashing success with close to 100 hundred guests – all personal friends – eating 'a la carte' and enjoying an incredible show with Jazz, boleros, opera and pop. And that was that. End of story. They had kicked us out. We didn't see that one coming either. We produced and delivered, more than was asked for or expected from us, but it wasn't sufficient and never would have been.
How awkward that this is the only photo we have of that evening. As if it never happened.
Honza said: "We've been had. And it was without Vaseline!"
Then I said: "Fuck it!" And then I cried. It was a relief.
But still, I'm Miss Practical, so the 1st question we asked ourselves was: what did we learn from this? Well, for starters, we never thought that we were capable of successfully running such a large enterprise. Anything else that comes our way will seem like peanuts after this, and it looks like a great opportunity indeed is crossing our path, something we never imagined we would do in our lives. In that way we needed this experience. And we learned that we will never ever work for somebody else again. What was I thinking? The walls of incompetency were ridiculously frustrating. I experienced first hand what it felt like to work in a hostile macho environment, where the authority of a foreign woman is simply not tolerated and outright boycotted. I do not wish to ever have to experience that again. It was rather unpleasant.
It's a time of change. Change is good. Although the dream was shortly lived, we still lived it.
Here's the full version of the promotional video we produced. It's gorgeous!
It's so sad to see such an incredible opportunity go to waste because of sickeningly inflated egos. These people need help. Be kind to unkind people; they need it the most.
Singing in the choir of the rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar was the beginning of my musical career. There was a line I couldn't get out of my head: "Empezar de nuevo…" Start all over again. So, that's what we'll do. I pick myself up, dust myself of, and start all over again. Yes, I'm going to add that song to my repertoire.


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Humane Society Of South Carolina Preventing Animal Cruelty Since 1902
The RSPCA was based in a London coffee store in 1824 and the people creating it knew it was going to be the UK's first animal welfare charity, however might never think about how much it might blow up… to the point where it is the single largest animal charity within the country. In January 2014 the New York Submit reported that animal cruelty circumstances have been being brushed aside " and that the NYPD has not but rolled out the program or educated cops — and says it could by no means do so." Within the meantime, the ASPCA had laid off its investigators the earlier month.
Traditionally the ASPCA has been more centered on animal welfare—ensuring animals are handled well—than the current fringe ideological actions to liberate" animals from being utilized by folks, as advocated by groups like PETA and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
Dr. Ascione was selected to receive the 2001 Distinguished Scholar Award from the Worldwide Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations and the Worldwide Society for Anthrozoology and, in 2002, was selected as USU's Faculty of Schooling Scholar/Researcher of the Year.
A member of the American Psychological Affiliation and the Society for Research in Youngster Improvement, Dr. Ascione served on the Scientific Advisory Council of the Humane Society of the United States and serves on the Youngster and Animal Abuse Prevention Advisory Council of the Latham Foundation.
ASPCA Mission Orange: ASPCA Mission: Orange is a centered effort to create a rustic of humane communities, one community at a time, the place animals receive the compassion and respect they deserve—a nation the place there is no such thing as a more pointless euthanasia of adoptable animals simply because of an absence of sources and awareness.


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In the concept of minimalist home architect, the existence of minimalist house fence design certainly plays quite important. This is because the concept of minimalist home fence design is the first seen from a house building. Because the front looks, of course, will give the first impression before heading to the inside of the house. For this reason, the design of a fence must be carefully considered both in terms of beauty or function. In addition, the security and comfort side must also be considered. When choosing a fence design, make sure that your choice is in accordance with the budget you have prepared.
Various types of fence design minimalist home renovation
Building a minimalist home renovation turned out to offer a variety of good from the side of type or form. Surely, each type differs from one another mainly from the design side to every space in the house. The difference is no exception is also visible from the theme of minimalist fence design house that will be used. When choosing a fence design, you should consider and consider carefully the type of material to be used. The reason, the location of a fence is a place that is often exposed to heat and rain. So, if you choose the wrong material, the fence will quickly weathered, easily damaged, and rusty. But you do not need to worry because at this time a lot of fence that you can choose according to the theme of your home.
In addition to functioning for home protection, renovation of minimalist house fence design also has the function of the exterior. Thus, the selection of the type of material used for the fence can not be underestimated. Construction of the fence must be sturdy, strong and do not forget also must look beautiful. In Indonesia, one of the most popular minimalist house fence design is the design of the fence with materials made of marble. In addition to having a sturdy and modern shape, this type of material also has advantages that will make your home look more attractive and elegant. If you choose this type of material, you should also consider the design and shape of the house so that the fence design looks harmonious and appropriate.
The next type of fence design is with the main material of wood. Of course, the minimalist design of this fence is perfect for those of you who like a house with a simple theme but still look interesting. With a fence made of wood, the renovation of your home will look more natural and beautiful. In addition to looks beautiful because of the classic elements in wood, this one material also has advantages that is relatively cheap when compared with other types of fence. Fences with wood base materials will have a better look if painted or wooden plaster. To add a classic effect, you can also add carvings to the design of a minimalist wooden house fence.
Many love the wooden fence for building a minimalist house, especially those who like the classic style. For those of you who like modern style, you need not worry because nowadays a lot of wooden fence design with modern theme. So, you can easily create it with a modern design. Typically, a minimalist wooden fence design made of wood is given a touch of brown colors. This is done with a varnish process. However, many wooden fences found in white or other colors are striking.
Iron fence is one of the most common type of fence used in various regions in Indonesia. This is most likely due to the large number of people who have begun to consider the importance of maintaining security in the home in addition to displaying the beauty of home design. Increasingly, the design and shape of iron fences are increasingly diverse and of course have the beauty and the value of various arts as well. Fences made of iron are perfect for home installing with modern themes and minimalist concepts. This is because the design is slick and modern make this type of fence so well matched with the design of the house.
In addition, many people choose the type of iron material for their fences because of the stronger iron properties when compared to wooden fences. It is because of this that more and more people prefer to use iron fences rather than wooden fences although they are priced at a relatively high price. In addition, the development of creativity has also become one of its own attraction because at this time the clean fence have more variations both in terms of model or design and of course all the options are neat and beautiful.
Minimalist fence design to make it look more attractive
Finding the right type of material or material for the fence is one of the most difficult tasks, but your job does not stop there. The next step you should do is to determine the concept or design that will be applied later on the fence. This one step should really be considered so that you can choose the best minimalist home fence design that fits and match the theme of the house. Usually, the constraint most often encountered when determining the fence concept for a minimalist home is the limited width of the home page that is difficult to harmonize with the theme of the house design as a whole.
When making a fence that looks in harmony with the home theme, you should also consider the height of the fence to be built. Generally, the height of a fence on a minimalist home fence design is about 150 cm to 160 cm. In addition, you should also be able to choose the appropriate paint color. This is because the aesthetic value or the beauty of a fence is not only visible from the shape but also from the side of the display is so influential. The fence with black paint is the most favorite in Indonesia because black is a neutral color that can blend with any color used for your home theme.


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Contador and Astana say nothing to hide
Response to Tour de France drugs probe
Spain's reigning Tour de France champion Alberto Contador played down the threat of a drugs probe that was launched a day before the presentation of next year's race.
Paris prosecutors on Tuesday revealed they had launched an investigation after the discovery of suspicious medical equipment including "syringes and drips" during the Tour de France in July.
Astana, with whom Contador and seven-times champion Lance Armstrong raced in 2009, emerged as the targeted team in parallel press reports on Tuesday – only weeks after France's national anti-doping agency (AFLD) claimed the team were given preferential treatment by the International Cycling Union (UCI) during doping controls on the race.
The UCI immediately denied those allegations, and likewise Astana were quickly on the defensive Tuesday claiming they had nothing to hide.
Contador, speaking at the end of the presentation for next year's race – which he will begin as the big favourite – reiterated that stance.
"Astana was the most-watched team during the past year. We have nothing to hide. I don't have any problems," said the Spaniard, who has never tested positive for banned substances.
This year's Tour de France was remarkable for the fact that no riders tested positive during the race.
In recent years the UCI, cycling governing body, appears to have taken significant strides in the battle against doping, notably with the pioneering 'biological passport' scheme.
Tour organisers, and indeed the race's owner ASO (Amaury Sports Organisation) affirmed their commitment to staging a "clean race, whose records and history can be free of the scourge of doping".
ASO chief Jean-Etienne Amaury said he regretted what has become a row between the AFLD and the UCI and noted the fact that cyclists are the "most controlled athletes in the world".
"The vast majority of the peloton is above and beyond any suspicion of doping. The controls are working," he said. "This year, with the introduction of the biological passport, we have taken a major step forward.
"But while we have made great progress, it's vital that all the main players in the fight against doping – WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency), federations, and national agencies all cooperate."
An Astana statement on Tuesday played down the reports when it said it had no knowledge of any investigation involving any members of its team.
"These media reports are the first we as a team have heard of an investigation. According to the press articles, the investigation involves a number of cycling teams having participated in the 2009 Tour de France," said the statement.
"The Astana Cycling Team has nothing to hide, the riders use no forbidden substances, the Team is confident in the result of analyses performed or to be performed by a Parisian laboratory and is prepared to cooperate."


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Where else can you see a hard-edged,half-built structure behind a feathery tangle of wildflowers? They need each other.
slightly to the left of the building above, looking west, you can see a sliver of the Hudson River with the New Jersey Palisades on the other side.
No, it's not a used car lot -- it is a NY parking garage.
View from the Studio
Not nearly as interesting and a lot briefer because I am off to bed in about 8 minutes, before I turn into a broom or whatever you turn into at midnight.
I'm teaching a soy wax batik class tomorrow (Tues - probably today, as you read this) and was in the studio moving things around, setting up the tables, and mixing dyes. On the wall, this; sitting from several weeks ago. As usual, a work in progress that is bound to change.
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From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 29 July 1806
Cambridge 29. July 1806
My dear Mother
By the last Letters I have received from my wife I expect she will reach Boston by the last of this week, or the beginning of the next—The House in which Mr: Ware lives will not be vacant untill after Commencement, and Mr: Pearson, proposing to sell his declines letting it—He is indeed in Treaty now, for the sale of it.
I have therefore concluded to go into my House at Quincy again for the remainder of the Summer—I shall have to come to Cambridge not more than two or three times before Commencement; and then the vacation will carry us to the last of September—
I will thank you, if you can to have such little things done at my house this week that we can go into it immediately—The materials I presume are all there—Newell's father, ask'd me some time ago to take his son Charles—I should be glad now to engage him immediately—If possible, procure me also a woman, for cooking &c—At any rate I wish to go into the House next Monday—I shall be gratified in spending the rest of the Summer, again in your neighbourhood.
The enclosed for my father is from Judge Dana.
Your affectionate Son
John Quincy Adams
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Seminar - National Museum of Australia (NMA) Thursday 1 September 2011
Time: 12.30-1.30
Venue: NMA Friends Lounge
Topic: Life inside Westbrook Children's Home, from the perspective of a survivor.
Speaker: Al Fletcher
Alfred Fletcher was sent to Westbrook Farm Home for Boys in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, in the 1960s. He was 15 years old. He lived there for two and a half years until he succeeded in running away. He likens his time there to living in a concentration camp. He endured floggings that tore his flesh, torture and abuse. Al records his experiences at Westbrook in his book, Brutal: surviving Westbrook Boys Home which was published in 2006 and re-released in 2010.
After Al escaped from Westbrook he worked as a merchant seaman and horticulturalist. He married, has grown up children and now lives in a Bayside suburb of Brisbane.
His story is one of many that will be included in the upcoming NMA exhibition Inside: Life in Children's Homes. Westbrook was established in 1900 by the Queensland Government to reform boys. In 1994 there was an inquiry into the operation of Westbrook and it was closed down.
See http://www.abc.net.au/stateline/qld/content/2006/s1611318.htm
Everyone is welcome, BYO lunch.
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Orrin Evans: Philly Is a Big Part of Who I Am.
Text and image by Jacob Colon.
Pianist Orrin Evans could live just about anywhere.
Born in Trenton and raised in Mount Airy, Evans, 36, quickly went from playing small gigs in his hometown to performing on tour throughout Western Europe and the Middle East.
The Martin Luther King High School grad has recorded numerous albums and collaborated with musicians like Pharaoh Sanders, Branford Marsalis and Mos Def.
Yet, Evans is still rooted here, in Philly, and every Monday night, he leads a band of locals in a happy hour jazz jam session at the World Café Live.
Our Jacob Colon sat down with Evans at his home in Northwest Philly.
Jacob: When did you start playing piano?
Orrin: It seems like I've always played but I didn't start until middle school. That's when I got to the point where I decided this is what I want to do.
Jacob: Do you have any family history in jazz or did you just pick it up yourself?
Orrin: My uncle was a jazz saxophonist. My father just played jazz music around the house, so I was an avid listener. And my mother was a classical singer. So I grew up around music and the arts but not specifically one person who was a jazz musician. And then, you know, there's a great jazz organist from around here who just passed away, Trudy Pitts. She was like an aunt to me.
Jacob: Did you have any favorite clubs while growing up in Philadelphia?
Orrin: There were so many but a lot of them don't exist anymore. There was the Blue Note up here in this end of town. There was Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, which was downtown. There was Zanzibar Blue. Early on, Chris' wasn't really the spot where I would hang but over about the last ten years it's become a different place. There were tons but my favorite had always been Ortlieb's. That was like our college, you know?
Jacob: Were there musicians at Ortlieb's who you looked up to?
Orrin: Oh, without a doubt. I mean, people like Shirley Scott, Arthur Harper, Mickey Roker, Bobby Durham. There were tons. And the owner, Pete Souders, was always just a great teacher to the young people coming up. He told you songs that you should learn, people you should play with. It was really "Jazz 101" going into Ortlieb's Jazzhaus.
Jacob: What would you say was distinct about the Philly jazz scene when you were growing up?
Orrin: There's a different type of "lope" to the way in which music feels. You can tell who a Philly drummer is to a certain extent. This also depends on whether or not that person has left and been in another city for a long time. Then they may adopt some of the other cities' sounds. But if you've been here long enough, there's a certain sound – a different attack – in which the drummers play the cymbals, a different attack in the way they ride and move. That's the lope.
Jacob: How do you feel about the current Philly jazz scene?
Orrin: It just needs to grow. Even with students. There are tons of students at, say, Temple or the University of the Arts, that I never see. The same desire to see music live doesn't seem to exist as it did when I was younger. Everybody's in school. They have contact with the teachers they study with so they're like, "Well I've got everything I want right here." They don't go out and check out jazz clubs. I hate to put it like this but higher education in jazz is really affecting the grassroots mentorship that used to exist in the music.
Jacob: Higher academia has that much effect on kids?
Orrin: When I was in school, the professors weren't the ones performing in the scene. There was some guy at so- and-so school named such-and-such, and he was a really great teacher but he wasn't performing. Whereas now, some of those artists you see recording and touring are also teaching at a school. So as a student you're saying, "I can just go study with him there or her at that school." So you're studying with your teachers but you're not going out to see them because you're like, "Oh, I'll just see them on Monday." When I was in school, in order to see them, I had to go to the gig. In order to get a gig I had to go to their gigs. I didn't have the professor recommending me to their boy.
Jacob: I know that you've taught at a few schools in the Philadelphia area, correct?
Orrin: Yes, I taught at Germantown Friends School for three years. It seemed like a lot longer. I was teaching middle school and high school.
Jacob: Were you trying to get the kids to go out and listen?
Orrin: They did! That's the funny thing – I know some of them still are. Some of those students were in sixth grade when I started and now they're in their second year of college. A lot of them are still coming out to support the music.
Jacob: What's your most memorable gig in Philly?
Orrin: One of my favorite gigs was playing solo piano at the Kimmel Center, which was probably in November of 2007. There were a lot of reasons that gig felt good. I remember getting down there, playing the gig, the whole thing. It was actually one of the last big concerts that I remember my mother attending before she passed away.
Jacob: You have a new album coming out this spring, correct?
Orrin: There are actually two different records. We have an album with my big band, the Captain Black Big Band, which is almost done. It's going to be live in two cities: Philly and New York. And then I did another one with all Philly musicians. It's a tribute to Philadelphia. We actually recorded the album before we lost some musicians and we played songs for them on the record. Both albums are being released on the Positone Records label.
Jacob: Do you consider yourself a representative for the Philadelphia jazz scene or for the city itself?
Orrin: Yeah, I do. As a musician, I grew here in Philadelphia. I'm really proud to say that I'm from Philadelphia. My goal is just to hold on to it but not to let it define me. I'm not going to be someone who only plays in Philly. I'm going to keep going whether Philly does or not. But it is a big part of who I am.
Jacob: Do you ever fear that the Philadelphia jazz scene will crumble?
Orrin: The jazz scene here will change. It will change and then it'll change again, you know? I think more jazz musicians in Philadelphia need to get a better sense of business so that we can figure out how to maintain this scene. The problem is that so many jazz musicians here are stuck on playing jazz, which is one hundred percent important. But along with that, there's another percentage that needs to be creating their own businesses, their entities, their identities as artists. They need to be figuring out questions like, "How many people can we fit into this club? How much are we going to charge? How much do we play for?" Basically, we need to get our business sense together.
The jazz mentality for all of these years has always been, "Oh, we can just get a gig at the club, and the club owner is going to pay us at the end of the day."
The problem is, when that jazz club owner closes his club, what are you going to do?
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Access Consciousness®
I love Access Consciousness® as it teaches us to question everything and be open to new unlimited possibilities. What else is possible? There is also a clearing statement that helps to clear everything on an energetic level which also affects our reality. I find the idea fascinating.
Attending and receiving an Access Bars Session is the way most people start to get to know Access.There are 32 points on the head that are held and can have a profound effect. You can find groups or courses via the internet.
One thing I learnt from Access Consciousness® is to ask myself whether I feel light (as a feather) or heavy (extra weight pullling me down) whenever somebody asks me something I'm not sure about. E.g. Do you want to go to the cinema? I ask myself if I feel light or heavy. If I feel light, then it is my truth and I'll say yes.
Access® also teaches that over 95% (!!!) of what we think and feel is not really from us, but from our environment and the people around us!!
So it is a good idea to always first ask 'Does this belong to me?'
If you do this all the time for 3 days in a row, you may be amazed at what changes are possible!
If you change your point of view you change your reality and create more possibilites.
So are you willing to change your point of view? And everything that stops you from changing your point of view, will you destroy and uncreate it now? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 9, shorts, boys and beyonds. (This is the access clearing statement - explained here)
Dr. Dain Heer explaining Access Bars here
You can find lots of information on the internet, YouTube and through books by Dr. Dain Heer and Gary Douglas (the founder).
Find out more for yourself: www.accessconsciousness.com
I find these videos interesting:
'How to walk the Earth' by Gary Douglas - watch here
'Energetic Synthesis of Communion' with Dr. Dain Heer here
Some therapists use Access as an additional tool in their work and have excellent results.
Marianne Bradford (USA) for example has founded 'Right Recovery for You' to help people with addiction projects. Here is her website: http://www.rightrecoveryforyou.com/


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December 13, 2017
Visiting Christmas
As a child, we rarely lived in an area with a large Jewish population. While I was born in NYC, we moved around from the time I was about seven for my father's job. The first response I always get to that statement is the question, "Oh was he military?" and I always say, "sort of, he's a rabbi." My father's rabbinical jobs took us to a college town then a tiny vacation/snow bird town in Florida. Needless to say, I didn't grow up with a huge Jewish community or many of......
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November 16, 2017
An Imperfect Mom Confessional
This article originally appeared on GrokNation. I burned the frozen vegetables. I burned the frozen vegetables because my dog was insanely barking and I had to put her in her crate upstairs and then my toddler was crying and asking me to read a book and I'm worried about my husband who contracted Hand Foot and Mouth and it's two days before we are flying out on a business trip and I'm 7 months pregnant and I'm tired and I'm worried about the taxes and paperwork I have to file for......
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June 07, 2017
Oh Baby(iators)
We were first introduced to the world of Babiators at a maternity leave lunch date. Several of us had babies at the same time and were on maternity leave together. We sat outside and my little guy got the bad spot, right in the sun. So the ladies collected supplies for us. A frilly, girly bonnet, a muslin to drape and bust up the sun, and a pair of Babiators....
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June 06, 2017
Your New Best Friend Has Your Back
My mom used to brag that from the time I could walk and had my balance, she made me carry my own 'stuff.' Wipes, diapers, blankey, etc. She got me a tiny backpack in the early 80's and relieved herself of the burden of a diaper bag. I didn't think it was silly, per se, but let's say that I didn't get it. Now I get it. Between my purse and lunch and workout clothes and his nap supplies, extra clothes, wipes, lunch, etc… and then carrying the wiggly toddler through the......
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June 05, 2017
Oh Mam!
I fought with myself in the hospital. Do I offer a pacifier if he needs it? Do I not? I was always a thumb sucker so I took the decision out of my mom's hands but would this guy be a paci guy?...
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October 28, 2016
Compassion For Those Who Have Suffered A Miscarriage
I recently wrote an article for Mayim Bialik's GrokNation about miscarriage for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. I crowd sourced the topic, feeling like it had been done so much lately but I found that there were several topics still to touch on. This was one of them… How to express your love and compassion for a friend who has experienced a loss… from someone who has heard it all! Click here to read it at GrokNation. Between April 2014 and September 2014, I had been pregnant three times. The first......
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October 26, 2016
Eggs at the Coffee Table
I was having rough morning. Who am I kidding… I had been having a rough couple of weeks. Nugget has been cutting two top teeth and two top molars for what feels like 52 years. It's been a drooling, crying, waking up at 3am nightmare around this house. But Sunday was bad. I woke up after not much sleep with a crick in my neck so painful that I couldn't move my head. Uh great. That's super helpful when you are the only parent on that day and have a 23 pound......
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October 21, 2016
Baby, There Are Bad People In This World
My little guy was bit by another kid in daycare the other day. It happened right before pick up and he was pretty sad about it when I got there. Now I know that at 16 months the things I say aren't going to stick but one phrase that just came out of my mouth when I was trying to comfort him was "baby, there are bad people in this world." I was surprised and froze for a second. I didn't mean that in his situation. What I meant to say was there......
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September 22, 2016
Laundry Stripping
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September 18, 2016
Looking Forward To Mondays?
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The savvy shopper: salads
Categories: Expert guidance
Ed Smith explains why simple salads sometimes deserve to be the star of the show
It's relatively easy, I think, to be thrifty when basing your shopping around fresh fruit and vegetables. Indeed, I strongly advise the occasional meal where plants are the star. You can feast on salad while spending a fraction of the money you might fork out at the butchers or fishmongers—though you might consider spending the money you save on a special piece of meat or fish next time around.
Borough Market houses a number of different greengrocers or 'costermongers' (technically a costermonger sells from a trolley, and I'd say most of ours are by necessity pretty mobile), so my first 'savvy' suggestion is that you shop around.
The fact that a few stalls sell similar products means there must be an element of competition, a proper marketplace. As you wander round seeking inspiration, take a note of the per kilo prices and find out who's providing the best deal.
A red pepper
An advantage they all have over the supermarkets is that few things come wrapped in plastic, so if you want a red pepper, you don't need to pick up a yellow and green one as well. Make sure you have a very good idea of the quantities you need for your meal, then shop accordingly.
The grocers won't thank me for writing it, but the other day I bought literally a 'small handful' of fresh peas from one of them, because that's all I needed for the recipe I was cooking. This meant absolutely no waste, and also that I could spend my cash on other ingredients (four figs from the same stall, as it happened, so neither of us felt short changed).
My next suggestion is so well versed that it seems almost too obvious to state. But I'll write it anyway: shop seasonally. By doing so, you win on both the taste and cost front. For example, cherries, berries and tomatoes are extortionate and frankly disappointing in early spring but in July and August, greengrocers are faced with a glut, which means they buy for less and they sell for less.
Stacked high
So right now think peas, salad leaves, courgettes and kohlrabi, not parsnips, celeriac or Jerusalem artichokes. Basically, whatever the likes of Ted's Veg and Chegworth Valley have stacked high is likely to be the best value for money.
Finally, be innovative. Make a hero of a vegetable in a way that you might not be used to (cheesy chard gratin as the main dish, for example), or try slicing vegetables like fennel, kohlrabi and radishes (in various forms) extremely thinly, as they go really far that way, for added bite and variation. Moreover, make sure you use everything—fronds and tops.
My savvy shopper meal this month is a feast of salad platters for you and your family or friends to dig into. Front and centre is that cheesy chard gratin, topped with breadcrumbs to add a little bulk and crunch.
Feisty, peppery radish
On the side there's a feisty, peppery radish and fennel salad, lifted a little with fennel fronds scattered as a herb. There's a (seasonal) mixed tomato salad too, where the bite that might sometimes be provided by rocket or watercress is instead found in the tops of the radishes.
Last but not least, a simple green salad dressed with nothing more complicated than extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice. I love the wonderful bags of mixed salad leaves from Chegworth Valley and, as I'm feeding just a few mouths, it's sensible to spend £2.50 on a small packet. If I were catering for more, then a couple of interesting lettuce heads would be the best value.


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Current Rules
Japan's current JCT regime was established in 1989 – before the rise of the digital economy. Accordingly, the taxation of B2C supply of eservices by non-established companies to Japanese customers was not considered and currently these are not subject to JCT.
This provides an unfair advantage to non-established eservice providers compared to Japanese businesses in this field, which has become more apparent since the JCT rate increased form 5% to 8%, with another increase to 10% estimated from 1 October 2015.
Reforming the rules
The Japanese government took the discussion further in its fifth meeting of the International Taxation Group (ITG) on 26 June 2014. It focused on refining the determination of the place of supply of services and the mechanism to tax and collect JCT on cross-border service transactions.
It is proposed to clarify that the provision of digital contents are treated as a supply of services, for which the destination principle is to be applied. Meaning that in such cases the place of supply is deemed to be where the recipient is resident.
In 2012, a Japanese major bookstore filed a complaint with the Fair Trade Commission as it feels the current JCT treatment is unfair and results in a competitive disadvantage to domestic suppliers.
The Cabinet Office website replied in this regard "Confirmation of Japanese residency by the customer's credit card number and the invoice's addressee will be respected". This shows that the discussion on how to recognize Japanese residence is well under way. Additionally, the pressure on the government to find solutions to reduce the disadvantage of resident businesses is growing.
In regard to B2C transaction, the scope may be limited mainly to digital services provided via the internet. However for B2B transactions, the envisaged scope is broader and may include online advertising distribution and legal advisory services by non-resident suppliers.
The system of how to assess and collect JCT is still subject to further analysis and discussion, yet the ITG announced very different mechanisms to collect and remit JCT in the B2B and the B2C models.
What does it mean for you?
Companies who sell digital services via the internet to consumers in Japan need to watch closely as this development unfolds. The change may create registration issues and administrative burdens, especially two-fold if the services are sold to both B2B AND B2C.
In particular companies will need to prepare new systems to maintain such private and confidential information to recognise Japanese residency of each customer.
Should you want more information on this issue and prepare your company for the changes ahead, please contact Kotaku Kimu (email@example.com, +81 3 5251 2713).


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Players split into age groups - if fewer than 14 players in any one group they may be combined with an adjacent age-group to make a single group with more than 14 players.
All players play 7 games. No knockouts. This is is known as a Swiss-style tournament.
Can I leave my child?
We do not provide supervision for your children during the event. However, many parents do choose to leave their children to play chess for the afternoon. If you are leaving your child please make sure we have your mobile contact number in case of emergencies.
All RJ Shield events cost $40 per child.
There may be price variations in regional events at the discretion of the organiser.
My child is a beginner
Every RJ Shield welcomes Novice players. Most of Victoria's top junior players started their journey at RJ Shield events; so why not come along and see where you end up - who knows, like many before, you might Conquer the World!
Larger RJ Shield events (40-50 players or more) are run in 3 divisions; an Over 10 age-group, an Under 10 age-group and a Novice Division. Players who perform well in the Under 10 events will be asked to stretch themselves and play in the Over 10 age-group in their next event.
How to enter
Online on Tornelo. Click on the tournament name you are entering and follow the prompts.
It is preferred if you can enter online prior to the event - this helps us prepare furniture, staff and prizes for the day. It is possible to enter on the day, again an online entry saves some time and as a last resort you can show up on site and enter in person on the day.
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When it comes to training outdoors Sydney must be one of the best cities in the world. Boasting fantastic variety of parks in many stunning locations, it really just comes down to you making an effort to get there. Training outdoors can be really rewarding, what can be better than exercising in the fresh air, while at the same time avoiding peak hour crowds in the your local gym. Just to get you started we will be bringing out a short list a few fantastic parks around inner city area.
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is huge, over 189 hectares, so if you can't find yourself a bit of space to exercise here you won't have luck anywhere else. Located right in the middle of Sydney Eastern Suburbs it truly caters for everybody. There are BBQ areas, kids' playgrounds, sporting ovals, lakes and ponds, not to mention fields upon fields of lush grass. When it comes to outdoor training options in this park, sky is the limit. You can go for a run right around the park on one of the running/walking tracks. However, if running is not your thing you can hire yourself a bike or a set of rollerblades, if you are really adventurous there is horse riding. There are many team sports that you can participate in, including soccer, cricket, rugby, and touch football. On the other hand if you prefer just to concentrate on calisthenics, there is plenty of room for anybody to do a few sets of push ups or jumping jacks, under the shade of one of the massive fig trees.
Please don't forget that Idealbody4life Personal Training can meet you at any location and bring all the fitness equipment directly to you, making it much more convenient to exercise outdoors as well offering you a variety of training options. When it comes to training outdoors, Idealbody4life Personal Training has you covered.


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Medical ethnobotany of the Yucatec Maya: healers' consensus as a quantitative criterion
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Ankli, A, Sticher, O & Heinrich, M 1999, 'Medical ethnobotany of the Yucatec Maya: healers' consensus as a quantitative criterion', Economic Botany, vol. 53, no. 2, pp. 144-160.
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There is an urgent need to obtain information on the relative importance of a taxon used medicinally as compared to others within the same culture. This was achieved through a documentation of the current indigenous medical uses of 320 species in three Yucatec Maya communities during 18 months of fieldwork. The 1549 individual reports documented were divided into nine groups, which classify indigenous uses. The frequency of usage of the individual plants reported was employed in the analysis of the ethnobotanical importance of the respective taxa. Species cited more frequently in a group of indigenous uses are regarded to be of greater ethnobotanical importance than those cited only by a few informants. In order to obtain information on possible biological, pharmacological and toxicological effects of some particularly important species, the scientific literature on these taxa was evaluated systematically. The study is the basis for phytochemical and pharmacological evaluations of the traditional uses.


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I'm new to this site.Just wanting to know if anyone is going on the ecstacy sept. 15 2012. This will be my first cruise. I am so excited but need a little advice especially about the sail and ship account. If i pay in cash do I wait until the end of the cruise to pay? If i use my credit card for ship and sail account can I still take the card with me on the islands. In other words will I still be able to have the card in my possession and be able to use it on the islands. I guess I should take the limit of my card at the bank. Seeing how i can not use over 500 dollars a day on my card. I would appeciate any advice I could get. Thanks
A little trick that one of the casino guys taught me when I forgot to bring cash for port days was to insert my card into a slot machine, charge to my sign and sale, just make 3 or 4 spins and then cash out to card, then go to the cash cage and cash out, that way there wasn't a fee to get cash. Not the best way to do it but I hate ATM fees so it saved my butt that time.
Hope it helps and enjoy your cruise
Thanks Sweetlissa.....I appreciate the advice. That clears things up a bit. I hope u and your hubby have a great cruise. I'm so excited since this will be my first time on a plane or cruise. I'm a little nervous but very excited. I've only seen the ocean once (Mrytle Beach). This will be a trip I never forget.
You're very welcome, I hope you enjoy it greatly and become as addicted as the rest of us. Just know I'm jealous as heck, I haven't been to Half Moon Cay yet but I'll get there one day. Hope you come back to tell us how much you loved your cruise
On Half Moon, only drinks and shopping are extra cost, there is a bbq lunch provided by the ship on the island that is already paid for, and the most beautiful beach in the world is there
We prefer to bring cash for the ports to avoid using the card outside the US, you can figure out what you will be doing/eating onshore/shopping and bring cash for that along with the card only as back-up for unexpected spending.
All the entertainment on board is included, you pay extra for bingo and that's all I can think of...
It's the best vacation ever, welcome to our addiction! Please come back and tell us all about it!!
Good ship to start with, my favorite, been on her twice.
If you use a credit card or debit card, there is a "hold" placed on it that will not be removed until a week or two after the cruise, even though your final bill may say it's paid. So, use of your card might be limited after the cruise, if you happen to have a low credit limit. When you board, go to guest services, give them cash in your chosen amount, say $500. That will cover your tips and on board spending without affecting the credit card. If you don't spend it all on board, you will get a check back the last night for your balance. For the casino, I like slots. I put cash into the machines to play, so I don't draw off my account. If you should win, that amount can be cashed out from the receipt you'll get. I like to go a cash system, then no after the cruise expenses, already "paid in full".
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I just started rolling I just filled my lungs up
I just pour my cup out I just my spilled my blunt guts
All these bitches done up, my niggas a hundred
And we rolling them up and keep pouring it up
It's too late for them but it's not for us
I just started rolling I just filled my lungs up
I just pour my cup up I just my spilled my blunt guts
All these bitches done up, my niggas a hundred
Know we pouring it up and keep rolling up
It's too late for them but its not for us
[Chance The Rapper]
Like my women like my liquor, no light go dark
Faded like a wide Mohawk
Girl, I know you know me I'm with Michael Rocks
You could j in the middle like Michael Fox
Oh you're Chi? Me too go Sox, go Hawks
Go Katie, go Tink, Go Hard
We can live luxe do a lap go-cart
On chief on your mark get ready go start
Ooh a nigga geeked up, look at all these D cups
Ooh a nigga classy, Lean all in my tea cup
Damn that Saki sneak up, look how fast two weeks up
Yall tweaked, two weeks too weak
I'm free to freely twist up
Hahaha at you goofy ass niggas, foofoo ass niggas
Roy Ayers like "Who that nigga?" #AcidRap for you smooth jazz niggas
Thick hoes wanna juke that nigga
And everybody else wanna shank you
Breaking ankles with Banco
It's a little too late quite frankly no thank you
[Sir Michael Rocks]
I'm one on one with your favorite lady
I'm in her house like central air
I'm in her hair and between her legs
I can't lick that shit if there's pimples there
If there's no taste and there's nothing there
Get my gold plate and my silverware
You pick up tabs and pay her bills
And take her kids to Build-A-Bear
Ain't no cutting corners in the winner circle
So motherfucka you still a square
My nigga got the blue Louis Vuitton iguanas
Givenchy kinda played but it's still ok
Man I dream of money when I fall asleep
There's hundred dollar bills in the pillow case
My nigga Choosey gone who gon fill his space
Who gon fill his shoes you can't run his race
My money, my hundy is on my k
I don't want it I hit it that's all I take
I'm on liquor I'm leaning but I'm ok
I don't kick it with niggas cuz all y'all fake
I mean my homies my homies my niggas my niggas
We cannot be split up cuz that's how they get us
The pick of the litter the diamonds the glitter
All of this cheddar we trying to get rid of
Collaboration between Chi-town artists Sir Michael Rocks and Chance The Rapper off Lap of Lux 1.5. The two provide slick rhymes that prove why their crew is better than the others.


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A multi agency response was involved in getting proper medical care for a casualty who had to be evacuated from Raasay.
Portree Lifeboat was launched around 10pm last night (Apr 25) after Scottish Ambulance Service requested assistance. The local RNLI crew were tasked to transport Ambulance crew across to the island.
At the same time Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were on hand to assist the Coastguard Helicopter R948 who then transferred the casualty to Broadford Airstrip where they, in turn, were met by Kyle Coastguard Rescue Team.


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Pangidigudem is a village in the west Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located 58 kms towards north from district head quarters Eluru and 350 kms from state capital Hyderabad. The village is located amongst three hills and has a canal nearby canal. Pangidigudem village can only be reached from Jangareddigudem (39 kms). Towns near to Pangidigudem are Tadepalligudem (46 kms), Kovvur (52 kms), Nidadavole (53 kms) and Eluru (57 kms).
Places to Stay
Good budget accommodation is available in Jangareddigudem (39 kms) and Rajahamundry (59 kms). Some of them are Gayatri Lodge and Restaurant, Jangareddigudem (Tariff- Rs. 200 onwards), Vishnavi Hotel, Rajahmundry (Tariff – Rs. 500 onwards), Chandralok Hotel, Rajahmundry (Tariff – Rs. 500 onwards) and Akshay Residency, Rajahmundry (Tariff – Rs. 600 onwards).
Telugu is the official language of Pangidigudem.
Places of Interest
Nearby tourist destinations to Pangidigudem are Papi Kondalu (51 kms) Rajahamundry (59 kms), Bhadrachalam (83 kms) and Konaseema (83 kms).
How to Get There
Rajahmundry airport (63 kms) is the nearest airport to Pangidigudem.
Rajamundry railway station is the nearest major railway station (74 kms) to Pangidigudem.
Jangareddy Gudem APSRTC bus station (39 kms) and Kannapuram APSRTC bus station ( 55 kms) are the nearby by bus stations to Pangidigudem . APSRTC runs Number of busses from major cities to here. Ticketgoose.com provides bus tickets at minimum rates to all its travelers.


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|A little love note my Husband gave me this morning! *swoon*
I've learned that change is inevitable. You and your spouse will grow to be different people than when you were first married, don't try to change them. The goal should be to grow along side them, and be accepting.
I've also learned that any changes we make, should be with our family in mind. We should always be striving to improve & progress as individuals, and in turn, it will strengthen our marriage.
I've learned that sometimes, compromise doesn't actually always work. Contrary to what some experts might tell you, it isn't always possible to "meet in the middle" on things. Sometimes, you will have to make sacrifices to make your marriage work. Be willing to do that.
I've learned that when compromise isn't possible, and it is necessary for one person to make a sacrifice, be ready to reciprocate it when the time comes. Marriage is about give & take.
I've learned that in order to get through the hard times, you need laughter. Lots of it.
I've learned that you won't always like your spouse, they will disappoint you, and they will make mistakes.
I've learned that forgiveness isn't always easy, but it is essential. But apologetic and be forgiving.
I've learned that kids kill romance.
But I've always learned that you can find ways to do small things that count. You just need to put in the effort and be creative.
I've learned that saying "Thank You" goes a long way.
I've learned that even when you are upset with your partner, there are always things to appreciate in your spouse. Find those things, don't take them for granted.
I've learned that communication is probably the most important thing in a marriage. Open your mouth and speak (kindly) to your spouse and tell them how you're feeling. They can't change or fix anything if they don't know what you're thinking.
And the most important thing I've learned being married, is that life is always better, more fulfilling, when you have someone to share it with. Loving someone is the greatest gift in the world, it takes a lot of hard work to get it right, but it will be forever worth the effort.
Happy Anniversary to my wonderful Husband!! So happy that I get to do life with you!!!


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BRAC launches food and nutrition program in Buchanan
BUCHANAN, LIBERIA-The Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) has launched a two-year food and nutrition support program in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.
The Program Manager of BRAC Liberia, Jaraf Eqbal, said: "The program is intended to support the poor and strengthen resilience in the country between October 2016 and September 2018".
The US$1.5 million project is being funded by the European Union (EU), will also be implemented in Bomi, Margibi, Cape Mount, Montserrado, Bong and Counties.
Mr. Eqbal said it will also improve the food and nutrition security situation of vulnerable population groups, adding that the plan for capacity building is intended to achieve a resilient and sustainable production in the country.
The program according to the Liberian News Agency (LINA) was launched at the Grand Bassa County Office of the Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday, 20, December 2016.
In remarks, Grand Bassa Agriculture Coordinator, Joyce Korvah, pledged government's fullest support in making the program successful.
Madam Korvah, described the project as an opportunity for Liberians in the targeted counties, and urged all beneficiaries in their respective counties to take ownership of it.
BRAC was established 2008 in Liberia, with the intend to help 360 most vulnerable and households family engage in cash for work activities, while 1,625 "poor" would receive training in poultry and livestock rearing, and build capacities of 5,200 smallholder farmers also get education on climate and smart agriculture technologies.


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Choice Cuts uses a natural leather hide that will weather over time to an elegant tanned leather. Each collar is made by hand, using 100% man muscle. No machines used here! Due to the handmade nature of this item color will vary slightly.
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BeeKeeper Cardigan KAL
February 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Tuesday, repeating until March 5, 2019
Martina is hosting the KAL for this fun, texturific sweater – the Beekeeper Cardigan!!
Knit top-down and seamless with a unique saddle shoulder shaping that hugs your shoulders, this rhythmic pattern is addictive and fun to work.
We are adding Sueno to the shop and debuting the yarn during this KAL. Come in and pick your yarn and get details a few weeks before we start.
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Professional book illustrator Olivia Golden will be giving a course in Cartoons and Comic strips at CTYI in UCC this summer.
The course is suitable for children aged 8-12 years old who demonstrate high academic ability.
It runs from July 1st to 5th, 2013.
To see Olivia's work visit
For more information on assessment and course bookings visit
CTY Ireland aims to allow all talented students to reach their potential both academically and socially by providing relevant and interesting challenges based on ability and interest rather than age.
CTY Ireland was established at Dublin City University in 1992 to meet the needs of high ability students aged 6 to 17 years from Ireland and abroad.


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We all know that it's important to get a sufficient amount of sleep each night. Sleep is fantastic for boosting your mood, help you feel refreshed and can make your skin and eyes look better. But it's benefits actually go a lot further than that. Having a good night's sleep is a key part of having a healthy lifestyle. As well as being fantastic for maintaining your body, Sleep can also give you many other health benefits. So here are just a couple of examples of how getting a good night's sleep can improve your health.
Sleep can help you lose weight
People who sleep more tend to find it easier to lose more weight than people who don't. This is because metabolism and sleep are controlled by the same part of the brain. Sleep can also help you maintain a healthy waistline as it has also been discovered that people often feel more hungry when they get less sleep. So if you're thinking of starting a diet, having an early bedtime may curb your cravings and stop you from overeating. Try to plan a healthy bedtime schedule so you get at least eight hours sleep per night and stick to it. Also, try to avoid sugary snacks and caffeinated drinks that can keep you awake for longer.
Sleep can lower stress
Stress can dramatically affect your organs, raise your blood pressure and put a strain on your cardiovascular system. Stress can also affect your cholesterol levels which over time could increase your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Having plenty of rest can relieve your stress and help you take back control of your blood pressure and cholesterol. It can also reduce the chances of you developing depression and anxiety. Sometimes it can be difficult get to sleep when you are feeling overly stressed out. So to achieve an inner bliss, turn off all of your electronics before getting into bed to avoid stimulating your brain further. Also transform your bedroom into a tranquil and relaxing space by using incense sticks and calming colours and music.
Sleep can relieve inflammation
As we age, we can often develop inflammation in our joints and muscles. This can be linked to a number of health issues such as heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. Research indicates that people who don't get enough sleep each night can have more severe inflammation symptoms than those who do. If you suffer from back pain or joint pains caused by inflammation, you may need to change your mattress. Your current mattress may be too hard and lack support for your back and joints. So you may benefit for investing in a John Ryan by Design Latex mattress instead. Always ask your doctor for guidance and try your mattress before you buy.
These are just a couple of the many health benefits that a good night's sleep can give to you. The more sleep you get, the better you will feel and the healthier your body and mind will become. You'll never take sleeping for granted again.
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