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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Christmas 2010
Good Sunday mornin' everyone!
I'm a day late to share my last Christmas card of the year. I gave Teacher Anya from TGF a little hair cut. The Christmas tree is hand-made, and all supplies (except the snowflakes brads and ribbon) are from the Dear Lizzy Christmas line from American Crafts.
We had a great Christmas this year. We celebrated Christmas Eve and Day with our families. Lots of joy and singing and dancing (yes, to the Glee Xmas album) and eating and opening presents.
Call me sentimental but I always get this overwhelming blissful feeling during Christmas. It is definitely renewed especially because of my son. I'm seeing everything again through his eyes. And when I was a young girl, I'd get this big let-down and withdrawals because it was over so soon!
Well, this day after Christmas, I am not withdrawing yet. We are hosting our annual holiday get-together for my college Nursing crew. It'll be our second dinner party at our new place. I am very excited! :)
Hope your holiday was phenomenal!
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Labels: cards, Christmas, The greeting farm
Monday, December 20, 2010
Tiny, simple bits...
Good festive Holiday week to y'all!
I hope you are all ready for the holidays! I know I'm rushing on my days off to go grocery shopping, finish wrappping presents, and *gasp* make Christmas cards! I even sneak off during work (when it's not busy of course) to write my things-to-do, things-to-shop-for lists.
Today, I wanted to share what I made last week. We had our Holiday party at work, and I wanted to contribute by crafting. These tiny bits were supposed to be favor tags. But they ended up too big for them, and didn't match the favors' designs. So I adhered each one to individual cardstock to make simple Christmas cards.
But silly, forgetful me was rushing out the door. I forgot to take a picture of one and also forgot to take one for myself. Haha!
See you soon!
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Labels: cards, Holiday projects, tags
Friday, December 17, 2010
Santa Baby
Oh wow, it's been two weeks since I've blogged!!
Thanks for your continued visits! I am super busy with Holiday deeds but who isn't nowadays?
I've run behind on my Christmas cards creations. But I've learned to let it go and not overdo it when my plate's already full. I hope to make a few more still though...
Today, I wanted to share Mattie's pics with Santa. So adorable! Especially the third one when he seems to be deep in thought about what he wants for Christmas. LOL!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for your continued visits! I am super busy with Holiday deeds but who isn't nowadays?
I've run behind on my Christmas cards creations. But I've learned to let it go and not overdo it when my plate's already full. I hope to make a few more still though...
Today, I wanted to share Mattie's pics with Santa. So adorable! Especially the third one when he seems to be deep in thought about what he wants for Christmas. LOL!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Anything But Boring.
Happy Monday, everyone!
Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving weekend! We drove to Mesa, AZ and met up with some family. Boy, we had tons of fun eating, shopping, going to the Phoenix zoo (which was all lit up with Christmas lights!), and hanging out. It was a nice lazy time.
Driving to and fro though was another story. In order to beat the traffic and have the tot sleeping most of the way, we mostly drove overnight. NOT FUN!
I'm still trying to catch up on lost sleep... :)
This card was made using my new favorite color combo -- turquoise & orange. Discovered them here. I absolutely LOVED everything about this wedding!! And i think it's so cool that a scrapbooker took some of the pictures!
Used lots of K & Company and Sassafras. The stamp is from TGF's Miss Anya Lounge.
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Labels: cards, inspiration, photography, The greeting farm, wedding
Friday, November 26, 2010
Blog friends
Happy Birthday!
To a wonderful and talented blog friend.
I got extra large balloons and wishes!!
Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients kit (November)
MS punch
Glimmer mist
Stamps - Gretel from Hansel & Gretel Storybook stamps. Balloon - stamped image from a Copics class.
On a VERY special note, I received this from Yvonne. Thanks, girlie!
Now, I'm supposed to write down three things that make me unique.
1. My first name is French. My last name is Spanish. And I often get mistaken for being Chinese!
2. Besides card-making and scrapbooking, I also love to wrap presents! There's nothing like making crisp folds against a gift box! Haha! I am planning on having one day with just my wrapping paper, scissors, tape, and DVR!
3. I like making dance routines to Christmas songs. My all time favorite one to 'perform' is to 'All I Want for Christmas is You.' Right now, I'm choreographing for 'Deck the Rooftop' -- the Glee Christmas CD version. LOL!
And then I'll pass the award to five beautiful people:
Labels: blog award, blog friends, cards
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Giving Thanks.
Happy Thanksgiving! The tree is up, the Glee Christmas CD is on repeat....
This year, I am grateful for having my loving husband. That's us up there in the left upper corner, in an ornament gifted by Jo. Like the other sea-themed
ornaments up there, we have had our share of rough waters in the past year. I may not always give him enough credit for everything he does. Thank, you, babe for ALL that you do! I am so lucky to be your wifey and I love you very much!
I am also thankful for my darling son. At seventeen months, I am beginning to see what a funny personality he has! He is such a delight to be with, and we are lucky that for the most part, he has a good temperament. He is the light of my life & is a constant reminder of the most important lessons in life: 1. family is priceless. & 2. a smile at the end of the day erases all its hardships.
Lastly, I am very grateful to be celebrating in our new home. I am thankful for our health and our extended family's well being. I also am thankful for our jobs and friends (including my blog friends), and my hobbies.
What are you thankful for this season?
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Holiday Trimmings at the Workshop
Happy Sunday everybody!
Isn't this Magnolia Tilda so cute? She is so much fun to color too! This card says 'Santa's Workshop' but Tilda's holding up ornaments like she's ready to trim the tree.
I wanted to talk about Christmas ornaments today. With the new house, I finally got to buy a regularly-sized Christmas tree! When we had the condo, we only had a four-footer. I just got a fake one from Lowe's because I wanted to put it up right away.
If you've known me for a while, you know I've been a sucker for unique and hand-made ornaments (see this post and this one).
So I am completely *drooling* over all these new ornaments from Anthropologie. All pics below are from them, btw.
Of course, also because of the new home, Anthro is way out of my league at this point. But you know, there's always after the holidays...I'm sure most of these will be available as sale items! :)
Hope you are all having fun getting ready for the upcoming holidays!
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Saturday, November 20, 2010
May the Force be with You
I am really embarrassed.
Ever bought a stamp, made a card with it, and then forgotten where it came from?
Well, that's the story behind this cute Princess Leia stamp!
I know one person who can help me though -- my friend, Sheena, who featured these stamps on her blog. (HELP!)
Anyway, this is only one of four stamps. Chewbacca, Hans Solo, and Anakin are the other three. They are too, too adorable!!!
Wanted to keep the card simple but eye-catching. Used Teresa Collins PP and a doily.
May the Force be with you,
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Labels: alotarubberstamps, cards, galactic friends, star wars stamps
Friday, November 19, 2010
My First Godchild.
When I was in middle school/ junior high, my cousin, E, asked me to be a junior bridesmaid in his wedding. I felt so special! I had never been part of the bridal party before, other than being a flower girl.
A couple of years later, I was asked to be a Godmother of his baby girl. I thought, "Wow, I'm a bit too young, right?" Nonetheless, I was very proud and honored for the role.
Fast forward many years later, and my first Godchild is now turning 18!!! Eighteen?!!!
I feel so old!!! Haha! :)
SJ has grown up to be such a brilliant and gorgeous woman. This Simply Betty stamp London reminds me so much of her, especially her eyes. And SJ is quite a shopper so I thought SB stamps were the way to go!
Used supplies from the October Taylored Expressions KI kit.
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Labels: cards, simply betty
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Sweet Blessing
This might be TMI (too much information), but a few friends and I were trying to get pregnant at the same time. Don't ask how we tried to execute it...haha!
This is for one of my good friends who succeeded! It's still too early to find out the gender of the baby. Actually, I'm not even quite sure that would be their plan. So I opted for a gender-neutral card.
This stamp is my first Claudia & Company stamp. I got it from ATS. And it is so very cute!
Paired it with lots of K&Company patterned papers, a ribbon, and some brads. I am so HAPPY for my friend! Can't wait to meet her baby!
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Labels: cards, Claudia and Co., friends
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Nuts About You
Happy Wednesday, everyone!
Hope you are all doing great!
I, unfortunately, have to start off this blog post with a disclaimer. Lame, I know! Hehe! Pardon my coloring....ERRRR, let's say blending instead. I colored this image(s) waaaaayyy back and have now just finished incorporating it into a card.
I first wanted to make a woodsy scene of some kind for these cute TGF Forest Friends. But it just wasn't meant to be. So instead, I played around with Sassafras' Mix & Mend paper pad, and here is the result!
Added a 'misted' flower and some punches and voila!
Have a great day!
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Labels: cards, The greeting farm
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Happy Birthday Sweet November!
Hello and welcome to Sweet November's Sweet Celebration Birthday blog hop!
Yep, it has been one year since the characters who reside in Sweet November Land have come out to play and a few of them have gotten all decked out for a grand birthday party today!
All of the wonderful SN Gals and Guest Gals, as well as some of the ATS design team have come together to showcase these new cuties with a hop! And you won't want to miss a single blog because not only are the cards super cute and totally inspiring but there are also four birthday candy kits hidden along the way... think of them as fun birthday presents for you to win!
We are kicking things off at the ATS blog where you can find the complete list of everyone's blogs and if you have come here from Amy Gould, then you're doing great!
I was thrilled to work with this cute birthday boy stamp! He reminds me of my own toddler, and I was inspired to make a scene for a birthday party. Used October Afternoon Seaside papers (one of my faves right now!). And these adorable K & Company stickers were perfect -- I wanted the scene to be really fun, colorful, and almost chaotic. Just like a real birthday party!! :)
All four of these new Sweet November stamps will be available in the ATS store on Monday, November 15th... which is the same day that the birthday candy winners will be announced on Amy Young's blog.
Now you're next stop in the hop is Donna. Thanks so much for joining our Sweet Celebration!
Here's the complete SN Sweet Celebration Birthday blog hop list:
ATS Blog
Traci Porter
Lisa Gobea
Jenn Royal
Kelly Booth
Elaine Hughes
Rachel Schneider
Amy Gould
Corinne Mercado <---- You Are Here!
Donna Mikasa
Maire Elli Serafiia Yla Tuuhonen
Ria van Son
Janneke de Jong
Amy Young
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Labels: blog hop, cards, sweet november
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Road trip
Here's a quickie card I made using more goodies from Torendi.
I used some Hurly Burly fabric and Decole Retro camera stamp.
I also misted the cardstock, though you can't tell from here. And I really need to learn how to sew. But in the meantime, I just used some staples. :)
The 'road trip' sticker is from Cosmo Cricket's Joyride.
Have a great one, folks! We've got visitors staying at our place so I won't see you till this weekend!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Torendi Second Tuesday Blog Hop
So I've decided to join in on another customer blog hop. This time, it's from Torendi.
Up above, the stamps I chose are the oh-so-adorable Hansel & Gretel story book stamps! They are teeny- tiny and perfect for mini or regular sized cards. You get all four stamps in one set.
You may have remembered how I first talked about story book stamps here and here.
What I like about Torendi is that you get to see unique imported products and stamps! Hope you have fun hopping!
Here's the blog hop order:
Torendi Blog
Corinne <---- YOU ARE HERE!
There's even a new TORENDI BLOG HOP CHALLENGE!
Do you love the projects you see on the Torendi Blog hops? Is there one that scream "WOW, I really want to make something like that!" ? Here is your chance to do that and also be entered to win a Torendi gift certificate for doing so! Here is the challenge! Find your favorite project on the hop and use it as your inspiration! Create a NEW project, post it on your blog and let people know about the Torendi challenge! Once your post is up, come back here and link up with the mr linky at the Torendi blog! So simple! You have one week to get your Torendi Inspired projects linked up! Deadline is Tuesday November 16th at NOON PST. The Winner will be announced on November 17th. The winner will receive a $5.00 TORENDI GIFT CERTIFICATE and the new TORENDI CHALLENGE WINNER BLINKIE! All participants will receive a Torendi coupon code! HAPPY CRAFTING!
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Labels: blog hop, story book stamps, torendi
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Life is Sweet (& Sassy)!
Here is one of my BFF's daughter, A, with Mattie in Hawaii. I had forgotten to make her a card for her birthday in September so I made her one & will be mailing it with her Christmas gift.
The stamped image on the card reminds me of her (or at least an older version) so I thought it'd be perfect. I got the image from the Copics Certification class -- it looks so familiar but for the life of me, I do not remember where she's from!
A is so very girly-girl, but is shy & sassy at the same time. I included the big bow and doily for that ultra-femme side. And thought the crown would highlight the sassiness part! Hehe!
Hope you're all having a great Saturday so far! I'm working all weekend (boo!).
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Labels: cards
Friday, November 5, 2010
Copic Creations' Brown Challenge
Yup, I finally did it!
Made a Christmas card with traditional colors! Except the sentiment isn't! :)
I'm entering it for Challenge 38 over at Copic Creations. Make a scene or use earth - browns (E Copics).
It was fun coloring these wooden deers, an image I obtained from the Copic Certification class back in September.
Hope you all have a fabulous Friday!
Labels: cards, copic creations
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Wild & Crazy stuff.
Good morning, everyone!
My card today is for my crazy co-worker and friend, MM. She is fun, the kind who would start a pillow fight with the nurses to get the patient to laugh! I wanted to make her a card that is as wild as she is! She is heading to Chicago to be with her boyfriend.
The stamp is Lola from Simply Betty. These emo kids are so cute, cool, and coloring them is so much fun! I decided to leave out Lola's friend, a rat -- I am NOT fond of rats! Ugggh, I shudder and get goose bumps just thinking about them.
I tried my best to remember Amy's basic pointers for coloring straight hair on her video at Color Me Copic. I should've re-watched it as it didn't turn out right and strand-y. Whoops! :)
CS - Taylored Expressions KI kit, October '10.
B&W PP - Teresa Collins.
Polka dotted & colorful PP - Crate Paper (Restoration) from Taylored Expressions KI kit, October '10.
Markers - Copics.
Stickers - Cosmo Cricket (Joyride).
Brads- Making memories.
And speaking of fun and crazy, I went to the San Francisco Giants' parade yesterday. For those of you who aren't familiar with baseball, the Giants won the World Series against the Arlington Rangers on Monday. It had been our first title since 1952, when the Giants moved to SF from NY.
Can I just tell you, even explain how great it feels to be in the Bay Area right now? There is just this wonderful sense of camraderie, victory, hope. That a bunch of misfits and previously labeled underdogs have come together to truly work as a team. And did I mention how cool and cute those players are? Hehe!
I am not a hardcore fan by any means. But I've always loved the Giants and supported their games. I am beginning to truly like being into sports. I think it started when I was preggo and became really intrigued with basketball and watched almost every game of that year. It must've been all that testorone in my body :).
Here are some pictures from yesterday's parade:
All taken via my iPhone. There were over a million people there. I didn't want to bring my big camera, but I regretted it. There were so many opportunities for good pics! Did I also mention that I went by myself? The people I was supposed to go with got called in for work and one went into labor the night before (the nerve! hahahaha!). I was scared I'd get trampled or look like a loser, but I made friends and it was so WORTH it! I was also on-call at work and had to come back in at 3 pm. I almost didn't make it. So I think those things kinda make me semi-hardcore, right? :)
Here's a lay-out I wanted to share with you from many years ago. I think it was 2006, a baseball game with my co-workers. Could've sworn I blogged about it but I can't find it. I may have labeled it wrong.
Anyway, enough rambling! Have a great day! Yay, Giants!
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Gender and ethnicity referral bias for ADHD: the school's view
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In school, all children at some time have been disruptive; however, there are a select few who are continually disruptive and identified by school personnel as those who may have a disruptive behavior disorder such as ADHD. Many times these children are boys and of a minority group (Root & Resnick, 2003). Information collected from school teachers and parents most often provides the basis for diagnosing ADHD, whether reliable or objective. The purpose of the study was to investigate any differences in the way in which teachers respond to behavioral difficulties associated with ADHD for African American girls and boys as compared to White girls and boys, with control for SES and perceived school climate as potential confounds. These results are promising in that teachersâ responses suggest similarity in perceptions of childrenâÂÂs behavior regardless of childrenâÂÂs socioeconomic status, gender and ethnicity. The results indicated that a significant difference exists in that teachers would talk to the counselor about the childâÂÂs behavior based on the childâÂÂs ethnicity, gender, and SES. When controlling for school climate, there was a significant difference in teacher responses to unusualness of inattention, which indicated that the better the school climate, the more unusual the inattention was perceived. Also, results indicated that the teacherâÂÂs ethnicity and/or ethnicity and gender affected how they perceived the childâÂÂs behavior.
referral bias
Rollins, Dahl Annette (2005). Gender and ethnicity referral bias for ADHD: the school's view. Doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /4225.

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America's young champions Edson Alvarez, Diego Lainez ready for Europe
MEXICO CITY -- It was the 74th minute of Mexico's third group-stage game of the World Cup against Sweden last summer when Edson Alvarez swung his left leg, missed the ball and then felt it ricochet off his right thigh and past goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.
It must have felt like it was happening in slow motion as the ball rolled over the line to make the score 3-0 to Sweden. The goal left Mexico on the brink of exiting the competition, at least until South Korea managed to defeat Germany. After the game, Alvarez was devastated and had to be consoled by teammates.
Five months on, there were tears of a different kind streaming down the 21-year-old's face. Alvarez was the undisputed hero for Club America as he netted two goals to secure a 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul that sealed the 2018 Apertura title.
With the starring role in America's historic 13th Liga MX title, Alvarez's place in history with Las Aguilas is confirmed, regardless of whatever else happens in his career.
"I thank God that he allowed me to score that own goal because I grew and now instead of crying because of sadness I'm crying for joy," he told journalists after the game.
Alvarez wasn't even fit to play, having suffered what he described as a "tear" to his right hamstring in the semifinal first leg against Pumas.
"I had a first-degree tear but I knew that I couldn't miss the game for anything in the world," he said. "I even played with a bandage, with injections, everything, but in the end this is the result."
And what a result it was. Alvarez is predominantly a center-back and his injury forced America coach Miguel Herrera to change to a back four for the semifinal second leg and the first game of the final. But when midfielder Mateus Uribe was ruled out with injury, Herrera turned to Alvarez to slot in alongside Guido Rodriguez in the heart of the championship-winning team, despite him not being fully fit.
The versatile Alvarez -- who can also play at right-back -- took his first goal well and it was the more eye-catching, but the fact that he had the drive to make his way into the box in the 90th minute to net the second was equally impressive.
Alvarez has now played two Liga MX finals and at a World Cup. He has attracted interest from Europe but naturally he didn't want to talk about that straight after the title win. However, when the dust settles, he may consider it to be the perfect time to leave America and join the likes of Hirving Lozano and Erick Gutierrez as Mexico's upcoming generation in Europe.
Yet while Alvarez's future remains cloudy, it looks like his 18-year-old teammate Diego Lainez's move to Europe is very close, with sources telling ESPN Mexico that Ajax is his destination.
It would be a great move for Lainez. He's already achieved so much with America, and while he stressed he didn't want to talk about his future after the title win either, winning major trophies in front of more than 70,000 people in Estadio Azteca is useful preparation for any challenge abroad.
It's worth remembering that last time Club America defeated Cruz Azul in a final back in the 2013 Clausura, Diego Reyes and Raul Jimenez used it as a springboard to set sail for Europe. And it would make perfect sense for Alvarez and Lainez -- two key national team players for the future -- to do the same, establishing America (traditionally known for big spending on foreigners) as a club very much capable of producing players for export in the process.
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Nissan Pulsar used car review
The once popular Nissan Pulsar returned to Australia in early 2013 after a seven-year absence. Now they're on the used market in sufficient numbers to provide plenty of choice for those prepared to shop around.
While Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai i30 dominate the small-to-medium sedan/hatch category, Pulsar is just as reliable and good value. And its extra interior space is appealing, with a lot of rear legroom and boot space. The five-door hatches have a split-folding seat to extend boot space, the four-door sedans have a narrow ski-hatch.
The reborn Pulsars can be found in five model grades, and the most common version is the entry-level ST, which has all the basic necessities but is not overly endowed with creature comforts. Other popular versions are the slightly better appointed ST-L and the mildly sporting SSS. An upgrade in April 2015 added more gear as well as a sedan for the SSS.
Mainstream models have a 1.8L petrol engine, while the ST-S hatch and the SSS pair have a 1.6L turbo-petrol engine under the bonnet. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual or a CVT.
Although the 1.8L engine's output and therefore performance is not as strong as its main rivals, it does mean Pulsar has top-notch fuel consumption. It's a leisurely performer that does a respectable job around town and on a country drive. On steep hills or when rapid passing is called for, it has to be worked hard, which generates a noticeable increase in engine and transmission noise levels. This tends to intrude on what is otherwise a quiet cabin.
The 1.6L turbo models are a bit more muscular, with the engine putting out an impressive 140kW and 240Nm. The turbo's real appeal lies in the flexible all-round driveability rather than any exciting performance. That is not to say it won't accelerate rapidly when required.
Overall, Pulsar's ride is comfortably controlled, while handling and braking are secure and predictable.
We are not aware of any major inherent problems with Pulsar, although it has been the subject of a few in-service upgrades and recalls, so it is worth checking with a Nissan dealer or Nissan Australia to make sure the necessary work has been done on the car you are considering. The problems include engine stalling, a leaking fuel rail, a sticking push-button starter switch and a faulty curtain airbag sensor. So an up-to-date service history will be helpful.
We have also heard of some problems getting up-to-date maps on the sat-nav system in higher-grade models.
Early Pulsars always had a name for no-frills, no-fuss motoring and the reborn models are establishing a similar solid reputation. Pick of the bunch is the SSS but you will have to pay more.
ST 4dr (2013-16) $15,200-$20,600
ST 5dr (2013-16) $14,700-$20,900
ST-L 4dr (2013-16) $17,600-$22,900
ST-L 5dr (2013-16) $16,900-$21,800
ST-S 5dr (2013-15) $20,300-$22,800
Ti 4dr (2013-15) $21,700-$24,300
SSS 5dr (2013-16) $23,400-$26,800
Approximate Glass's Guide prices.
Fuel consumption: 7.0-9.0L/100km in the 1.8L models on 91 RON petrol. 8.0-10.0L/100km in 1.6L turbo versions on 95 RON petrol.
Safety: Five-star ANCAP rating.
Towing: Maximum is 1200kg in manual versions but only 1100kg with a CVT.
The competition: Mazda3, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30.


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IMPHAL, Feb 24: The proscribed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) has categorically stated that armed campaign is the only practical means to regain the lost sovereignty of Manipur.
On the occasion of the outfit's foundation day which falls on February 25 and is generally observed as the Independence Demand Day, RPF president Irengbam Chaoren conveyed deepest regards to all the people of Manipur while saluting all those who have laid down their invaluable lives in the course of the revolutionary movement.
"RPF firmly believes that the colonial rule of India can be overthrown only through armed struggle", Chaoren asserted in a press statement.
Clarifying that the RPF did not arrive at this resolution because they were war- mongers or they could not find another means, Chaoren noted that the strength of the alien rule lies in its multitude of armed forces equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.
To defeat the Indian armed forces is the fundamental task of the revolutionary movement. Then, it is only logical to take up arms in order to engage the Indian armed forces successfully.
"In fact, the armed movement is the only plausible way to regain the sovereignty of Manipur", Chaoren stated.
Revolutionary groups which have full faith in the armed campaign will ultimately take the movement to its intended stage and carry forward the same campaign to the highest level one day or another.
At that point of time, India would not have the re- sources or wits to keep the revolutionary movement away from international glare.
Under such circumstances, India would be compelled to seek ways and means to resolve the conflict in front of the international community. That would be the first and final encounter for resolving the Indo-Manipur conflict, the RPF president asserted.
However, the recent initiative of the Government of India for dialogue and oft-repeated preaching for peace is only a part of their deceptive strategy aimed at suppressing the revolutionary movement.
Their invitation to the revolutionary groups for dialogue is not about sovereignty of the nation (Manipur). Rather, it is for consolidating integrity of India at the cost of Manipur's sovereignty. "Putting faith in such invitation or going forward for dialogue as a new policy of the liberation movement would tantamount to sealing off our own routes."
"We, all are witness to many revolutionary groups of the region which have been trapped by India's dialogue process. Shrewd and well versed in such matters they may be but many of the revolutionary groups have been caught in damp squib with no ways to turn back from the illusionary dialogue process" the outfit observed.
Citing all these reasons, RPF appealed to all revolutionary groups who are on the path to initiating dialogue with India to retract their steps and refocus on strengthening the revolutionary movement and fight the Indian regime collectively.
Highlighting the significance of observing February 25 as Independence Demand Day, the RPF asserted that observing the day in a massive scale together with the people would go a long way in exposing the harsh reality of the alleged colonial exploitation being endured by the people and the wretched life they have been leading
This would also successfully narrate the very character and goal of the ongoing armed movement.
"The Day is a very important day for the party because it is an occasion to re-evaluate the past activities of the party and rectify our own mistakes so as to consolidate and carry forward the revolutionary movement".
"It is also an opportunity for the party to re-dedicate ourselves to the cause of the people", the outfit conveyed.
Commenting on the changes happening in Manipur and across the world in the last few years, the RPF chief confided that the last few years was a very perilous period for revolutionary organizations of Manipur and the entire region.
During this period, many revolutionary leaders and dedicated members were either arrested or killed. Some other revolutionary cadres surrendered to the enemy.
In addition, activities of pseudo revolutionaries caused serious impacts on the revolutionary movement, and they were used by the enemy against the revolutionary movement, thereby seriously disturbing the relationship between the people and revolutionary organizations.
All these factors proved severe impediments to the revolutionary movement.
Yet, despite all these impediments, the revolutionary movement has taken firm roots as a result of the sheer determination and relentless struggle of the revolutionary groups of Manipur, claimed the outfit.
Since the day Manipur was annexed by India, the people have been living a wretched life, without any dignity or security. The daily happenings of killings, violence, atrocities, illegal detention, random killings with superficial allegations, forced disappearance of arrested persons etc are all the fruits of being subservient to India.
On the other side, prolonged mass movements undertaken through years have reaffirmed the fact that 'our people are a beleaguered, repressed lot'.
All these movements and events are clear testimony that there have been conflicts and incompatibility between India and Manipur from the very beginning.
"It's time all of us join hands and wage mass movements in order to uproot the Indian colonial rule from Manipur, which is the root cause of the existing conflict, to herald a new age of prosperity and peace", Chaoren exhorted.
The so called administration that is witnessed today in Manipur is nothing but foreign colonial rule.
It would be out of place to say that the people living under the alien rule are free people.
Holding elections and electing representatives for ruling Manipur under a semblance of democracy is a cunning way of imposing Indian democracy in Manipur.
It cannot be a valid ground to claim Manipur is a part of India by coercing people to observe national voters' day in Manipur like the Indians did.
"To build up our strength so that we can determine our own political future is a justified and inescapable responsibility for all of us. It is our duty to liberate Manipur and her people who are now living under the dark shadow of Indian democracy", the outfit asserted. At present, Indian armed forces are using all kinds of baits under different stratagems to pull the people in their line.
In the name of promoting healthy relationship with the public, the Indian armed forces have been engaging themselves in different activities ranging from distribution of television sets to local clubs/organizations to sponsoring excursion tours for students and women organizations. Such activities are all hogwash and we need to be very watchful of such activities. Some self-centered people are openly supporting such activities of the Indian armed forces and they are cooperating with the alien forces, unmindful of its merits and demerits, the outfit noted.
Alleging that such activities of the Indian armed forces which are apparently benevolent and charitable are a ploy to cover up the inhuman excesses committed by them against the people, the outfit cautioned that putting faith in their activities and accepting them as friends, and joining them in their activities for some benefits would not bring anything positive for the society except creating hatred and animosity amongst the people.
Highlighting all these possible consequences, RPF appealed to all the people to stay away from the Indian armed forces and their activities.
Community/ethnicity based movements and their diverse demands guided by parochial outlooks being witnessed in Manipur are all the handiwork of imperialist India's decades old conspiracy, it alleged.
Community/ethnicity based movements have resulted in divisions and conflicts of different degrees and types pulling the different communities apart from each other.
The situation has come to such a pass that Manipur as a whole has been caught in a serious turmoil and this situation is causing a serious drawback to the liberation movement of Manipur, Chaoren noted.
Observing that different organizations have been negotiating with the Government of India just to secure their communal aspirations, the outfit questioned whether some short term benefits doled out by India can guarantee welfare and dignified life to any community for posterity.
Viewed from this perspective, as many SoO may be signed and as many rounds of negotiation may be held, it is hard to expect any long term benefit for any community from such engagements with the alien rulers.
Rather, such engagements are only abetting India to continue their rule over all indigenous people of Manipur.
"At such a crucial period, it is imperative for all of us to remove the wedges being driven by India's alien rule cloaked in democracy, and unite together for a unified Manipur", Chaoren called out.
Observing that Manipur has become a land whose resources cannot meet its requirements, the outfit conveyed deep concern over the inability of Manipur to develop its resource bases according to increasing demands which has necessitated import of all essential goods from beyond the borders of Manipur.
Though it is a historical fact that Manipur was self-sustaining on its own resources, it is now a harsh reality that Manipur has degenerated to such a sorry state that many people cannot think about Manipur's survival without assistance from beyond its borders in almost all sectors.
With whatever developments works, whether it be in the fields of education, or health care or transport infrastructure, evolving into profit making business solely for the executing agencies, and coupled with the abnormal inflation rate, the impoverished peasants and daily wage earners are facing untold miseries, noted the outfit.
On the other hand, wealthy non-local businessmen, capitalizing on the existing situation, have been scheming to monopolize all economic activities with a motive to take control of all sources of livelihood of the indigenous people.
Not only that, they have been bringing hordes and hordes of their men to fully control the labor market of Manipur. Against such a grim scenario, the state Government and their cohorts have been safeguarding the non-Manipuris in exchange for their personal aggrandizement.
In the name of law and order, the Government and their agents have been utilizing all their resources to safeguard the non-Manipuris with a view to receive some blessings from their masters sitting at New Delhi. This has only encouraged non-Manipuris to expand their settlement in Manipur. This has opened a route for non-Manipuris to intensify their influx into Manipur.
"For the sake of our future generations, we must take up necessary actions collectively and persuade the existing non-Manipuris to leave Manipur, along with prohibiting new influx", the outfit asserted.
Stating that the people of Manipur have to face for some more time the woes and difficulties resulting from the revolutionary movement or arising out as a by-product from the movement, RPF claimed that these difficulties and plight would be ameliorated by itself as the revolutionary movement progresses.
However, as it would be impossible to take the revolutionary movement forward without people's support and cooperation, all the revolutionary groups and the people need to work together by way of extending full support to each other and rectifying mistakes together on the path to victory. "RPF respects and duly notes the people's wishes and aspirations as well as the proposals put forward by different organizations for building up collective strength. RPF will take due responsibility towards fulfilling these aspirations and proposals", the outfit pledged.
"We can certainly defeat the enemy if we fight together" it added in conclusion.
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First, the good news: More new DC Nation, including new episodes of Young Justice, Green Lantern: The Animated Series, and DC Nation shorts are coming.That's the confirmation Newsarama received from a Cartoon Network representative Tuesday, as all three, Young Justice, Green Lantern, and shorts including Amethyst that was due to premiere October 13, 2012, will return to the network. Now, the bad news: They won't air again until January, 2013. Despite being a mere three weeks into the schedule of new episodes, and both series ending their second episodes on cliffhangers, the erratic presentation of DC Entertainment and Warner Bros Animation's superhero themed television programs by Cartoon Network continued Saturday, October 13, 2012 when the network suddenly and without warning pulled the programs from air, airing an hour of How to Train Your Dragon spin-off Dragons: Riders of Berk in place of the hour-long DC Nation block.
Interestingly, the new episodes of both series went up on iTunes and Amazon as planned, before being pulled later in the day. Young Justice made it all the way to #2 on iTunes' most downloaded list for television - not for kid's television or animation, but for television overall, proving there is a demand for the series. Likewise, a fan petition is fast approaching their initial goal of 10,000 signatures - a number that likely means far less to CN than the iTunes stat, as it represents only a tiny fraction of the viewers needed to successfully produce and air a network television program.
While there has been some speculation that Stephanie Brown's presence, a character that is currently non-existent in the DC Comics universe and reportedly is being kept that way by editorial mandate, could have precipitated the pull, it appears to be a Cartoon Network decision, not a DC Entertainment or Warner Bros decision, as it's scheduling. Likewise if the problem was with the Milestone characters that appear on the show, especially since animation and publication rights are separate.
It would also be odd to pull the entire block, as Liu said of that theory. In addition, the show currently features Wally West, Tim Drake as Robin, a heroic Superboy, Miss Martian, Billy Batson as Captain Marvel, and more that doesn't align with the current DC Comics publishing plan.
Both Young Justice and Green Lantern have had strange releases for their episodes leading to this time already. Rather than the traditional half-season in the fall, 4-6 week hiatus, remaining half in the late winter and early spring airing schedule that most television programs have, the series have both had erratic airdates.
Young Justice teased the series with an early premier of its first two episodes, followed by episode three two months later. After two months and 9 total episodes of Season One, the series took a hiatus for six full months, then picked back up for only three. The remaining Season One episodes aired four months later, with Season Two starting the week after Season One's completion, with the five-year jump in story time. Seven episodes aired before a three-month hiatus, followed by two episodes and now the new four-month hiatus.
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Vietti did give fans some hope, saying the team had put their all into "the last ten" episodes that have currently been produced of Young Justice, and said that while they haven't received a third season pick up, he is hopeful. Volpe likewise advised fans to keep hope alive like "Saint Walker would want," using the Blue Lantern to try to cheer up fans.
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On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 2:22 PM, Matthew Turnbull <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I myself am an atheist, but I'm sorry I brought the subject up, because it
> does seem to be spiralling a little out of control, even to the point that
> people are getting offended, and Sai indeed I agree that the name is quite
> well known to be sacred and even though I do use it when speaking to my
> atheist friends, where it cannot easily or at all cause offence, there seem
> to be enough people of those who can take offence on the list to avoid using
> it for politeness's sake if for no other reason.
Yeah, there are parts that are flirting with NCNC But so far the
discussion has been kept mostly technical. I'm on Sai's side here
though. He's free to use whatever terminology he sees effective to
make his point. I for one, will never control my blasphemous language
for the sake of not-offending someone, no more than I would hold back
on non-PC speech as doing so means being untrue to myself. As a
friend recently quoted on FB, "I'd rather be hated for who I am, than
loved for who I am not."
> To get back to the original discussion, I think that any classificatory
> system that was simple, would indeed be far too simple, because such a
> system would have to capture the beliefs of a person in whole, and not in
> part, to be of much use in an englang, whereas an artlang could probably get
> away with a us/them distinction.
> Things I've seen in the disccusion that would need to be included are
> +/- atheist
> +/- monotheist
> +/- polytheist
> +/- afterlife
> +/- reincarnation
> +/- omnipotent god
> +/- omniscient god
> +/- cyclictical world (the world will end / there is no end, only a cycle)
And there are variations in here too. Polytheist cultures often
divide up the areas of power as in "sun god", "lightning god", etc..
In different beliefs, these spirtiual territories could vary quite a
> you could use feature encoding in an englang, like so
> +/- athiest = +/- round
> +/- monotheist = +/- high
> +/- polytheist = +/- back
> +/- afterlife = alveolar/velar
> +/- reincarnation = +/- cluster with /l/
> +/- omnipotent god = +/- frication
> +/- omniscient god = +/- coda
> +/- cyclictical world (the world will end / there is no end, only a cycle) =
> +/- nasal
> +/- preordained times of worship (coda matches onset/coda is disimilar from
> onset)
Interesting sound symbolism but I think this is too general for such a
complex subject.
> you could mark the words with thier class with a prefix, say [kiki]
> so a thing that might describe a certain sect of christianity from a certain
> point of view would be +/-/+/-/+/+/-/+ : a monotheistic people that belive
> in and afterlife, but not reincarnation, have a god who is both omnipotent
> and omniscient, and who believe the world will end (or at least this world
> will end), and who worship thier god at specific times. so that view of
> christianity would be called [kikisit]
> Without discussing the point of view of a particular religion, which is
> pretty much irrelevent, what other features are imporatant to religions in
> general, not nessecarily the culture associated with the religion, but with
> the worship itself
A lot of religions have holy days and other calendric observances,
frequently to honor an significant historical event. Prayer and
ritualism play a big part in most of the major faiths. Then there are
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...snip...There are lots of comments ... mostly supportive, on this article in his blog site. Right now I don't have time to turn toss and ponder over his assertions. But scary as they sound, I made a quick run down. After all, I am lazy to clean my place and don't stay with my mom any more.
Just a guess from observing his demeanor and hearing his very controlled interviews (not to mention his painfully unrevealing "apology" press conference): Tiger is someone who probably had very little time for a social life growing up. Guy friends, girlfriends, and all that goes with that were likely shoved aside for early mornings hitting ball after ball after ball with his dad. Did he develop like a normal American teenager? Did he make out in the backseat of his car with girls with whom he went to school? Did he go to his prom? Did he ever just hook up? I tend to doubt it.
The real truth about marriage is something that men who look like beaten dogs whisper to each other at Hooters, at strip clubs, at sports bars, at bowling alleys, and even over the cubicle walls at offices across America: marriage is for men who cannot afford to live parallel lives with hot women in expensive hotel rooms. It is for men who need someone to share the rent or the mortgage payment. It is for farmers who need more farmhands when they become too old to till the soil. It is for men who grew up too lazy to clean their places, and so, as a result, are willing to take on a 180-pound mommy stand-in who will clean it. Marriage is not for buff, famous, educated men who have 500 million dollars and the freedom to do almost anything they want.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
A Stop in Naples for Pizza and Caravaggio
On the way down to Amalfi Coast, we stopped for an afternoon in Naples to wait for our friends to arrive at the train station. We left our bags in Left Luggage and walked straight to the pizza joint Elizabeth Gilbert went gaga over in "Eat, Pray, Love," L'antica Pizzeria da Michele Forcella. There's close to 1000 pizza places in Naples, often referred to as the birthplace of pizza, and Michele Forcella make's everyone's Top 10 list, from the Guardian to Yelp. We took a number, waited about 30 minutes with a mix of locals and travelers and then were squeezed into a long table in the last room. You have only two choices, margherita, with a fresh dollop of mozzarella or marinara, tomato sauce only with oregano and garlic. We ordered one of each (Gilbert ordered the double mozzarella in her book) and waited as the pizza come out of the wood-fired oven at breakneck speed. Each of the thin-crust pizzas, which come whole, not sliced, were delicious. But if I went back I'd go with Gilbert's order. The cheese was so fresh, it made each bite sublime.


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A few weeks ago I spent a handful of days in the south of France. This Phoenicopterus roseus and its hundreds of kin were foraging in the Parc Ornithologique Pont de Gau near Montpellier. The species is threatened by pollution in the water and shriking wetlands.
I think Half-Earth is such a wonderful idea. Homo sapiens should stay in restricted areas and be limited in numbers (birthcontrol), and all the millions of other species get back their space.


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Pearson Fuels
Based in San Diego, Pearson Fuels opened in 2003 as the nation's first alternative fuel station and specializes in bringing alternative fuels to California. Today, Pearson Fuels counts retail stations, regional fuel marketers, refiners, and retail fuel chains among its list of over 140 locations on the West Coast.
MCG was tapped by Pearson Fuels to create a unique, bilingual Cashier Certification Program to help cashiers better understand Pearson Fuels' many alternative fuel offerings. Offered in both English and Spanish, the program components include video, online presentations, and animated video to explain the many differences in alternative fuels. Both cashiers and customers can "Feel Good Fueling Up" with Pearson Fuels.
Geneva Foundation for the Arts
The vision of Geneva Foundation for the Arts is to beautify the Geneva area by funding public art projects, to connect artists and businesses who need art by providing grants, and to create a future Community Arts Center. We've been happy to work with the GFA on their new logo identity, video marketing, website, and social media.
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We have been honored to work with "This Week in AgriBusiness" on rebranding their television program and all associated print advertising, motion graphics, and promotional items. MCG also built and designed the Max Armstrong Tractor App, a mobile app for vintage tractor enthusiasts, as well as the promotion surrounding the app. The cover of Max Armstrong's book, "Stories from the Heartland," was also designed by the team at MCG.
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The Innovation Center worked with MCG's creative and digital teams to develop a new branding campaign which included a new logo, a mobile responsive website, video library, print and digital advertising, social media, radio, and other marketing materials.
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718. Pearl Millet and Almond Cookies (Bajra Cookies)
Include Millet In Your Diet
Theme: Cookies For Your Sweet Tooth
- Sieve flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom powder and salt together in a bowl.
- Add cranberries, desiccated coconut and coarse almond powder. Mix well.
- Add butter and jaggery powder in another bowl. Mix it till it becomes soft and creamy.
- Add the flour mixture and mix. The dough will be very soft. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- In the meantime preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with some butter.
- Take about a tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball.
- Gently press it between your palms.
- Place it on the prepared tray.
- Repeat steps 7-9 with the remaining dough.
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes till the edges become light brown.
- Remove the tray from the oven.
- Remove the cookies from the tray and let them cool on a wire rack.
- You can leave the dough in the fridge for 20-30 minutes and then roll the balls.
- These cookies can be made using brown sugar.
- Add dried fruits of your choice.
- For a vegan option replace the butter with coconut oil or a vegan butter or nut butter.
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Many people often say that doing well in schools does not always mean doing well at real work.
Well that makes sense, because the school teaches unrelated things and measures unrelated things. It teaches you how to study for exams, and measures how well you take the exams.
But, it is the most controlled way of measuring how good the employee is.
Because I can ask the same with other things - is the performance review of an employee a good indicator of how he will perform in the future, or even how he is performing now? Does the review show how good he is or how good he appears to be?
Consider two people on two projects. Project one fails while project two is a success. How to know if project one failed despite guy 1's great work because it is too hard, and project 2 is a piece of cake and guy 2 is slacking?
Trying to compare things with too many different variables at the same time yields no useful information.
This is why schools and exams are good. You have a whole bunch of students doing the same exam. The marks reflect how well they demonstrate their intellect, not how well they con people. And since everyone is doing the same exam, results are comparable against each other.
If you say that school exams are simple compared to the complex real world, then all the more reason for the good people to ace it, and it says something about those that fail.
And if you say that school exams and university degrees are about things unrelated to real work, I agree. But then the world is always hiring people whose knowledge is unrelated to the companies they are working for. We call them MBAs and consultants.
This page is full of non-facts and bullsh!t, (just like the internet and especially forums and other blogs), please do not believe entirely without exercising your intellect. Any resemblance to real things in reality is purely coincidental. You are free to interpret/misinterpret the content however you like, most likely for entertainment, but in no case is the text written on this blog the absolute truth. The blog owner and Blogger are not responsible for any misunderstanding of ASCII characters as facts. *cough* As I was saying, you are free to interpret however you like. *cough*
Monday, August 22, 2011
[Flipside Week] School exams grades are not useless for measuring the capabilities of employees
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Unlike Larchwood , the CPR section house in Mattawa was a duplex . The senior section man , his wife and three fully grown boys (young men) lived in the east half , while our family lived in the west portion . The general layout was the same as all section houses , except that this house had an addition put on sometime before WWII.
This addition meant the original front room now became a dining room and the extra room was the designated living room . We 'fondly' referred to it as the inside out room ...
Whoever built this addition was more bricklayer than carpenter . A sturdy brick structure was constructed first . In order to accomodate the asphalt exterior shingles , boards were used outside to cover the brick , as a base to apply shingles . To this point , the addition was on track- so to speak .
Somewhere , at this point , common sense fell out of the contractor's head . There was not a single piece of wood on the interior , no insulation...in fact not even an air space between the exterior and interior walls. In fact, there was no interior wall . The bricks were simply plastered smooth with the hardest plaster known to man I'm sure...or so my Dad swore...and swear he did , time and again.
So it became known to us as the inside out room-wood on the outside and brick on the inside .
Needless to say , but I'll say it anyway , hanging a picture was next to impossible . After many plaster chips , Dad was able to hang the only picture we had , Mum's paint-by-number, high on the wall and off centre. Mum never mentioned the location - up was up .


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I know the idea of repurposing artwork drives some people insane, but I've seen so many painted canvases torn in the streets of New York that I love it when people find new ways to keep them in their daily lives. Leslie Oschmann of Swarm is the queen of giving old paintings new life, and these iPad cases she made for Anthropologie are no exception. Each one-of-a-kind case is a literal work of art and comes with a leather strap for closing. I'm not always a fan of the slick look of most tech gear, so I like the idea of cloaking it in something a little more weathered. Click here to check it out in more detail and order online ($248 each). xo, grace


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Marriage and civil partnership
Arranging a ceremony
Information on venues, legal requirements and documentation required etc.
Any two persons, regardless of sex, may marry on the Isle of Man.
If you are in a civil partnership which was registered in the Isle of Man, you can now convert it to a marriage on the Island.
Ceremonies can take place at
- a religious building solemnized for marriages
- the Civil Registry
- a registration office
- an Approved Place or a place granted consent by the Registrar General
Civil Partnership
The Isle of Man is the only place within the British Isles where same sex and opposite sex couples can both enter into civil partnerships. Couples who register a civil partnership will acquire the legal status of 'civil partners' and gain similar rights and responsibilities to those of a married couple.
Any two persons, regardless of sex, can register a civil partnership provided they are not legally married, already in a civil partnership or come under the prohibited degrees of relationship. The minimum age to register a civil partnership on the Isle of Man is 16. If you are aged 16 or 17, you will need to provide written proof of consent to the registration from your parent(s) and/or guardian(s). If your parents are divorced, we may also need to see the Court Order granting custody to one of them.
Unlike a marriage, there is no legal requirement to have a ceremony or speak aloud any contractual words. A civil partnership must be registered in the presence of a Registrar and a minimum of two witnesses. If you wish to celebrate the occasion with family and friends, you can have a ceremony at the Civil Registry, a registration office, an Approved Place or place granted consent of the Chief Registrar. It is possible to convert your civil partnership to a marriage at a later date if you wish.
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An Isle of Man opposite-sex Civil Partnership provides for such recognition in the Island. The recognition of an opposite sex Civil Partnership elsewhere will depend on the approach that jurisdiction's legal system takes to questions of civil status. In England & Wales the Civil Partnership Act 2004 only recognises same sex civil unions. An Isle of Man opposite sex civil partnership would not therefore be recognised in England and Wales as a Civil Partnership. If you require any clarification on the validity of an Opposite Sex Civil Partnership where you are domiciled, you should seek legal advice.
Any person who wilfully gives false information to the Registrar relating to the particulars to be entered in any register is liable to prosecution, and on conviction, to the punishment prescribed by law.
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Each of the past four years, the Virginia Senate has passed adjustments to the commonwealth's nondiscrimination laws to be inclusive of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Virginians; but this year, as in the past, the bills are stuck in the House of Delegates. LGBT people are very aware that, in this state, we can be fired or denied housing simply because of our sexual orientation or gender identity.
As president of "FCPS Pride" (an organization for LGBT people connected with Fairfax County Public Schools, and their family members), I am pleased that Fairfax schools (along with Alexandria, Arlington, Prince William and Manassas City) have declared that they will not discriminate on this basis.
But LGBT students and their family members can still be denied housing and employment outside of the school system. It makes Virginia a less inviting place for businesses, and adds uncertainty to the lives of students whose experience is already difficult enough. It is time for the Virginia General Assembly to bring our commonwealth into the 21st century, and pass these common-sense measures.
Robert Rigby, Jr.
President, FCPS Pride
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Taylor Swift is sliding into fans' DMs.
Over the weekend, Swifties on social media noticed that their favorite singer was popping up on their Instagram accounts. Whether it was during their Instagram lives or voting in their polls, Swift was all over her Swifties' accounts...and they definitely weren't ready for it.
Luckily even though no one was prepared for #Taylurking, Swifties were able to screenshot some of Swift's comments and share them on social media for all of us to enjoy!
During her time on Instagram, Swift also revealed some vital information about her music and her cats. Let's take a look:


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Dear Editor,
I am saddened when reading a notice from Washington County Commissioners that they are closing the County Medical Clinic. The Akron Clinic is a satellite office of the Yuma hospital, it could be closed if it fails to meet Yuma Hospital needs, not the needs of Washington County citizens. Washington County Commissioners are bound by duty to Washington County not Yuma County.
Let it be known what is stated herein is not a reflection upon the EMT and Fire crews of Washington County, the Akron Clinic or Yuma hospital but only the responsibility of County Commissioners' duty to ensure medical clinics are provided for the health and safety of the general public and protect quality of life as defined by the "Washington County Comprehensive Land Use Plan".
Washington County Commissioners are bound under Duty of Care, a legal obligation based on a standard of reasonable care while performing an act that could foreseeably harm others. Furthermore, a requirement that a person act toward others and the public with watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would. So, what is the Commissioner's DUTY to Washington county citizens? It's defined in accordance with the "Washington County Master Plan" also known as the "Washington County Comprehensive Land Use Plan (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/washingtoncounty/planning-and-zoning-2") hereafter noted as Plan. Colorado Counties are required per Colorado State Law C.R.S. §§30-28-106 to have a Master Plan, (http://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-30-government-county/co-rev-st-sect-30-28-106.html).
The Plan states; "….. it is merely the steps to guide orderly growth within the county as well as provide for the health and safety of the general publicand, in so doing, enhance the overall quality of life for the County's citizens which have come to know and treasure". Under the Plan's"Office/Industrial (Light)" paragraph it states; "Typical uses include insurance, real estate, bank and contractors' offices, medical clinics, office parks, etc. ….. ". It further disturbs me that in Plan paragraph "Open Space/Recreational/Flood Plain" that private parks, golf courses and hiking trails seem to take priority over the health care, quality of life, of any county citizen since none of them have been closed. Also, see the Plan's definition of"Community-Identity" it references "….. to protect the lifestyles of existing residents".
The Commissioners when closing the medical clinic have failed in their duty of care to Washington County citizens and should knowingly foresee possible increase risk of harm to county citizens. As defined in the Plan demonstrated above, Commissioners will fail to provide for growth within the county based on your health, safety, overall quality of life, to protect known lifestyle for all and treasured by all especially for the elderly and our county children. Quality of life is a lifestyle and lifestyle as an adjective is the treatment of medical conditions, problems which influences a person's quality of life.
Growing up in the 1950's, 60's and 70's in Washington County I had access to four(4) medical doctors (Dr. Keller, Dr. Davey, Dr. Tedrick and Dr. Waski, a dentist (Dr. Meerfeld) and a great hospital, this is what I came to know and treasure. Very soon only a dentist will be left. Below table stats demonstrate We the People of Washington County's ability in support of Doctors per population.
This is my opinion which is based on the "Washington County Comprehensive Land Use Plan". Also, per Colorado State Law C.R.S. §§30-28-106 and C.R.S. §§30-28-131 "Planning commission responsibilities in a common geographic area."
Colorado State Law C.R.S. §§30-28-106 states; "It is the duty of a county planning commission to make and adopt a master plan for the physical development of the unincorporated territory of the county." "In 2007, the Colorado General Assembly adopted the Predictability in Planning Act, which revised C.R.S. §§ 30-28-106 and 31-23-206 to specifically state that the master plan of a local government constitutes an advisory document to guide land development decisions, but that the plan (or any part of it) may be made binding by including it in the local government's adopted subdivision, zoning, platting, planned unit development (PUD), or other similar land development regulations after satisfying notice, due process, and hearing requirements for legislative or quasi-judicial processes as appropriate."
Colorado Revised Statutes Title 30 Government County § 30-28-131Planning commission responsibilities in a common geographic area; "The regional planning commission shall have primary responsibility for those broad plans described in section 30-28-106(3) and surveys and studies described in section 30-28-107 which clearly affect the physical development of two or more governmental units. The district, county, or municipalplanning commission shall have primary responsibility for all other plans, surveys, and studies and implementation thereof in zoning, subdivision, housing, recreation, transportation, public works, health and safety, and other similar subjects."
Commissioners, when accepting the position of County Commissioner you accepted responsibility to help those in Washington County by providing Washington County citizens' a quality of life which consists of health, safety and growth. You cannot hope to promote a better county without ensuring or enriching the health and lifestyle of each individual in the county. So do not attempt to escape your responsibilities of tomorrow by evading them today.
Washington County citizens, silence is not an idea of a happy ending nor is the avoidance of responsibility or commitment to the American Dream (Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness). So speak out and let the Commissioners know that your health and safety is very important in reaching your American Dream. Eleanor Roosevelt once said "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." So let the commissioners know about your dreams and the future.
Gary Brandon


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Sunday, March 25, 2012
~ Prayer of the Woods ~
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Beautiful! Have a great week Pat! xoReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 25, 2012 at 12:29 PM
oh my gosh, this is amazing, could I borrow this, if not thats fine I won't take it without permission, I promise.ReplyDelete
That is a wonderful prayer. So true too.Enjoy this beautiful day. Smiles, Susie(She Junks)ReplyDelete
I have never seen this before and I LOVE IT! So beautifully said.ReplyDelete
Hi Pat! This is lovely! Thanks for your perseverance with my link. I know Linky Tools server crashed this weekend but I don't think that was the problem with my post. It seems okay now and I thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete
Wow! Isn't that a great plaque and prayer? I love it- xo DianaReplyDelete
Visiting from Grateful Prayer and Thankful Heart. HOPE your week is blessed!ReplyDelete
Wow, what a wonderful sign to come across in the woods. There really is nothing better than to connect with nature. :)ReplyDelete
Very beautiful! I love this! Thanks for sharing it.ReplyDelete
Pretty cool! I really like this!ReplyDelete
What a wonderful prayer! Thank you so much for popping in to see me.ReplyDelete
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a sweet surprise to find in the woods. The bread of kindness -- I love that! I want to offer that food to others.ReplyDelete
Such a lovely thought. I would love to have this posted at our own wooded area.ReplyDelete
Just stopping i to say hello and thank you for your visit on Foodie Friday. =)
Very touching, Pat...I love it!ReplyDelete
I'm also impressed with your painting skills in the previous post. I missed the free paint but I may go buy some, just to try it. I'm not much into furniture restoration but I keep seeing such wonderful transformations that I'm tempted to try!
Very nice an sweet Pat. I love it!ReplyDelete
I'm wondering how we did it as well. I was driven and had no patience which is typical for me. Thank you for your sweet words. The entire house is feeling bigger to me for sure. The kitchen is my new favorite rom. I'll show you soon!
What a fantastic sign, and words to remember!ReplyDelete
That is beautiful Pat...that sign should be at every forest! :)ReplyDelete
Definitely food for thought and well said.ReplyDelete
So true. It's a beautiful thought!ReplyDelete
Hey, Pat! So very true. Hope you're having a good week.ReplyDelete
Very sweet and oh so true. I love my trees in our yard, they make me so happy to see them everyday. When we had that storm last Spring, I was heart sick when we lost some.ReplyDelete
It makes my Heart happy to hear from you! Thank you so much for taking the time to say hello. I want to respond to each comment, however, if you are a "no reply blogger" I can't. Would love to have an email address to contact you!