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Camellia bushes require minimal care and pruning, but over time they may begin flowering less or they become overgrown and unattractive looking. Extreme pruning rejuvenates the camellia so it once again is as becoming as a younger plant.
Putting off pruning can lead to disease from lack of air circulation around the inner branches of the bush, as well as inhibiting the blooming capability of the camellia. Prune your old camellia bush as soon as it finishes flowering in spring but before it has begun forming new flower buds.
Sterilize your pruning shears prior to pruning so no disease-causing bacteria is transferred to the camellia. Mix one part bleach with nine parts water and rinse the shears in the solution. Rinse the shears before you begin pruning a different camellia shrub, and again when you are finished.
Inspect the camellia for dead or broken branches. Cut these off where they join the main trunk or a healthy branch.
Cut off branches that are crossing or rubbing against other branches. Prune off the least strong or weakest-appearing branch where it joins the trunk or another larger branch.
Cut the camellia into shape to make it bushier. Cut off branches that have grown too long or are badly placed visually. Prune them off right above the nearest leaf bud at the desired height. The leaf buds will form new branches, thus making the camellia fuller.
Fertilize immediately after pruning with a camellia fertilizer or one for flowering shrubs, following label instructions. Fertilizing encourages new growth on the recently pruned bush.
Things You Will Need
- Pruning shears
- Bleach
- Fertilizer
- Make the camellia more tree-like than bushy by trimming off the branches on the lower part of the trunk.
- Cut down the top of the camellia to the height you desire if it is growing too high.


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Beijing: China's Great Wall Motor saw its share price slide Wednesday after saying it had "not engaged in negotiations" with Italian-American carmaker Fiat Chrysler to buy the Jeep brand.
The Chinese manufacturer, known for its sport-utility vehicles, had signalled Monday its interest in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), before moving to dampen speculation about a bid for Jeep.
In an announcement Tuesday night, Great Wall said it had "not contacted" senior FCA staff, adding that "no real progress has been made" regarding any acquisition.
Great Wall ranks only the seventh biggest Chinese auto company in terms of sales -- 1.07 million vehicles in China and 17,400 abroad last year -- but any deal with FCA would take it to another level.
An agreement would be a major coup for the Chinese auto industry but could cause political waves in the United States, where President Donald Trump has railed against his country's trade imbalance with the Asian giant.
But Great Wall's stock fell 1.58 percent in Shanghai Wednesday after the firm's statement. Hong Kong's stock exchange was closed due to Typhoon Hato.
FCA's shares had soared in Milan on reports of a potential deal.
Also Read: Great Wall says watching Fiat Chrysler; no talks yet
China is the world's biggest car market and sales of SUVs soared by 45 percent last year, with nine million units sold, according to industry figures.
Fiat Chrysler sold 110,000 locally built vehicles in China in the first half of the year, in particular thanks to rising sales of Jeeps built by a joint venture with GAC Group.


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Jim Shaw
Vice chair of Shaw Communications
Shaw has spent the past 12 years running one of Canada's largest communications companies, Shaw Communications, a leading cable operator and now a top broadcaster following its acquisition earlier this year of the TV assets of the ailing CanWest. He joined his family's company as a construction worker and cable installer in 1982, then worked his way up and was named president in 1995 and took over the top job as CEO in 1998. During his tenure, Calgary-based Shaw made major gains, increasing its share of the cable market in Canada and successfully launching a satellite/direct-to-home business. Over the years Shaw helped create Corus Entertainment, which owns a slew of cable channels; acquire Moffat Communications, adding broadcast and cable channels, acquiring Monarch Cable in southern Alberta and British Columbia in 2003 and Mountain Cable in Ontario in 2009.
KEY DEAL: Acquired TV assets of CanWest Global Communications earlier this year. "Over my 12 years as CEO, I have led a first-class team that delivered an unprecedented period of growth and expansion for Shaw, culminating with the $2 billion acquisition of CanWest Global's TV and specialty-channel assets," Shaw says. That deal turned Shaw into one of the country's most significant broadcast players and is one of the largest media deals in recent Canadian history. He stepped down as CEO of Shaw in November, with his brother Brad taking over.
SPARE TIME: Riding his Harley.
TOP CAUSE: U. of Calgary, U. of Alberta.
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Tom Strike
Retired (former CanWest Global executive)
Strike spent 24 years in different exec positions at Winnipeg-based CanWest before becoming prexy of corporate development and strategy implementation. He was involved in the deal whereby CanWest acquired the newspaper assets of Canuck publisher Hollinger, in CanWest's acquisition of Australia's Ten Network, in the IPO of CanWest Global in 1992 and the IPO of the Ten Network in 1998, and in CanWest's acquisition of Alliance Atlantis, which gave CanWest a number of top cable channels.
KEY DEAL: Helped negotiate the deal that allowed Shaw Communications to acquire financially troubled CanWest's TV assets for $2 billion earlier this year, a pact that radically altered the Canadian media landscape. CanWest owned the Global TV Network and a bunch of cable channels. The deal created a powerhouse in Shaw and signaled the end of CanWest's existence. "We ran a fairly exhaustive process to look for interested parties," Strike says. "The company and its creditors got a fair price and Shaw got a good asset."
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Austin Vivid Photography was out in full force again as the official photographer for the second annual Texas VegFest. Just like last year this event did not disappoint. There were entertaining speakers and bands, amazing vendors, delicious food, kids activities and even yoga! It's always such a joy to see these local businesses out doing something positive for the Austin community.
If you feel like you didn't get your fill of photos from the event here, pop on over to the Texas VegFest Facebook page to see more.
I look forward to seeing you all out there next year.
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The 17th annual Caribbean 1500 Rally officially got underway from Hampton, Virginia on the U.S. east coast at 11 a.m. on November 7, 2006, two days later than scheduled due to inclement weather with a low-pressure system passing through the area. Weatherman Ken Campbell recommended that race officials to postpone the start of the record-setting 74 entries and the committee heeded his advice.
Two yachts did venture out taking an early start, Between the Sheets and Faraway Eyes, reporting 25 to 30 knot winds on the nose and heavy seas through the night. Faraway Eyes, electing to hove-to for the night, radioed in to the committee that they were having a rough go of it, but they were safe. On the start line of the 7th, the fleet found light Northerly winds and foggy weather, with improved conditions the following day.
By November 10th, fishing lures were trailing out behind many of the boats with Artic Tern reporting the first fish landed onboard. The yacht Thalia had radioed in a medical emergency to the Coast Guard and one of the crew was airlifted to the shore. The fleet was to be plagued by very light air for days to follow, but the fishing did indeed improve with Thumbs Up landing a rather large yellow fin tuna to the crew's delight.
At one point, there was rumor going around the fleet over the radio that the race should be renamed the "Caribbean Trawler Trek 1500" as the entire fleet was now under power in no wind. November 14th unveiled the same conditions, with many of the fleet now running low on fuel making their way to Tortola. Between the Sheets was reporting their position just six miles from the finish line, but the committee also pointed out that they did have that two day jump on the fleet at the start!
November 16th is the day that the trade winds finally kicked in, albeit that a large percentage of the fleet were very close to the finish line and the SSB transmissions were having their issues with the fleet reporting in to the race committee. The good news of the day was the expected finishers and the trailing boats were now closing in on the leaders. Many of the stragglers were sailing hard to make the awards dinner at Village Cay, Saturday the 18th, with six of the yachts still out at sea with three holding over in Bermuda.
Overall Winner of the Rally Class was Hi Yo Silver, Ray Dionne's Pacific Seacraft 40 and first to finish was Gil Smith's Joy for All, a Farr 50 sloop that completed the 1500-mile passage in 7 days, 14 hours, and 22 minutes. Clean Wake Award recipients were Hunter and Devi Sharp. Tempest Trophy winners were Rick Moore and Terri on Sophisticated Lady. The Hal Sutphen Seamanship Award was presented to Dr. Miles and Anne Poor on Karina. The fleet is now savoring the results of their efforts to reach Tortola—cruising all through the islands!
The Caribbean 1500 was created in 1990 by Steve Black of Hampton, Virginia, to help sailors get safely to their winter cruising grounds. Black has sailed in all parts of the Atlantic, including three solo transatlantic races and more than 40 rallies. He served as executive director of the US Sailing Association before founding the Cruising Rally Association which he has headed for the last 18 years.
This year's fleet hailed from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK, and included 19 veterans and 55 first-time participants in boats ranging from 28 to 62 feet. Owners could choose to enter either the Cruising Class to enjoy a cruise in company or the rally class to participate in the fun race.
The event gets strong support from leading companies in the sailing industry: West Marine, Blue Water Sailing, Switlik, Island Packet Yachts, ICOM, Quantum Sail Design, GMT Composites, Reed's Almanacs, Mount Gay Rum, Gill North America, OCENS, Hydrovane, and Village Cay Hotel & Marina.A return rally, the Atlantic Cup, is planned for May 3, 2007, and a rally to Bermuda will be held on June 20. www.carib1500.com Share Tweet


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UK-listed operator and supplier of pools and tote betting services Sportech has signed an agreement with Southern California Off Track Wagering Inc (SCOTWinc) which will allow the company to operate up to ten horse race betting retail venues across the state of California.
SCOTWinc is a partnership of Southern California racetracks and horsemen that manages the off-track wagering locations where customers can bet and watch horseracing. It has granted Sportech a licence to allow the company to offer customers the ability to bet on horseracing in high-end sports bars and restaurant facilities.
Sportech said that the deal enables it to expand its established sports bar and betting business in Connecticut to California, a state in which the company's technology systems process all bets on horseracing (which exceeded $2bn in total value last year).
According to Sportech, there are currently only 36 locations in California where a bet may be placed on horseracing, with this agreement "significantly" expanding its footprint "while attracting new fans and revenues to the sport."
Sportech CEO Ian Penrose said: "We are delighted to have received approvals to develop a branded sports bar and betting retail chain. We have worked closely with the horseracing and licensing authorities in California for a number of years, and I am pleased that we have reached this important milestone. We look forward to establishing a dynamic and successful venture."
The company will open the first sports bar, restaurant and betting venue at a location in the City of Norco, Riverside County, Southern California. The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) approved the proposal last week, following Sportech's receipt of all relevant approvals from the City of Norco.
The proposed 10,000 square feet purpose built facility in Norco is scheduled to open in the summer of 2014 and will combine state-of-the-art betting technology with food and beverage retail operations.
The location will be developed under a joint venture between Sportech and the Silky Sullivan Group LLC, a food and beverage operator based in Southern California. The joint venture will share equally the cost of construction (estimated at $1.6m for Sportech) and the profits generated.
Phil Balderamos, managing director of Sportech Venues California said: "We have been working on developing this new area of business for 12 months, to build on our core strengths of processing all betting on horseracing in California. We look forward to expanding the distribution, appeal and revenues of horseracing with this innovative concept."
Sportech and SCOTWinc have already partnered to open five locations in Southern and Central California, where Sportech provides betting technology and services for customers of third party sports bars to place bets.
Jack Liebau, chairman of SCOTWinc added: "We are pleased to be working with Sportech to create these new first class facilities in order to showcase the great sport of horse racing and to attract new customers."
Sportech Venues currently owns and operates fifteen off-track betting locations in Connecticut, many of which offer full service restaurants, sports bars and entertainment.
Shares in Sportech plc (Co. Data) (AIM:SPO) are currently trading at 85.25 pence per share in London this morning following the announcement.


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Warning: Spoilers ahead if you have not watched all of "Stranger Things."
"E.T." "The Goonies." "Game of Thrones." Roll them all into one and you've got "Stranger Things," Netflix's newest hit thriller series, which centers around a boy named Will Byers who disappears into a shadowy, dark copy of his own world that his friends call "the upside-down."
If you're as obsessed with the show as we are, you've probably got a few questions. Namely, What the heck is this "upside-down" place that Will disappears to and how come his friends can't just go there and rescue him?
We put the question to a theoretical physicist to find out, and his answer blew our minds.
In the upside-down, everything looks the same as it does in Will's "normal" world — almost. Will can walk along replicas of his middle school hallways, snuggle into the blankets in a version of his beloved backyard fort, and even have some (extremely limited contact) with his friends and family on the other side. But the other dimension is cold and dark, and Will is utterly alone in it. His only company is a vicious plant-like demon who appears to feed off of people.
Luckily, Will's friends happen to be obsessed with a Dungeons-and-Dragons-esque board game. The game has a lot in common with this other dimension. There's even a scene in the show where the boys turn the game board upside down in order to explain to each other how they might imagine the "upside-down" where Will is trapped.
But they still can't figure out how to get there, or how to rescue Will. So, in a meeting with Mr. Clarke, they ask him for some "purely theoretical" help: Namely, how they'd access another dimension, if one existed.
The acrobat and the tightrope
Mr. Clarke starts with an analogy. He asks them to picture their own dimension as a tightrope, and all the people in it — including Mr. Clarke and the boys — as acrobats on the tightrope. To an acrobat, the tightrope is flat — the acrobat can walk forward or backwards along the rope, but that's it. The acrobat can't turn upside down (thanks, gravity), or plunge past the rope.
Now, the teacher says, imagine a flea perched on that same tightrope. The flea isn't limited like the acrobat. The flea can go up and down. The flea can get to the other dimension.
Personally, this is where the show lost me. If the flea exists in the same three-dimensional world as the acrobat, why wouldn't the flea have to follow the same laws?, I asked myself. Why can't the acrobat be a flea? Why can't we all be fleas?!
Theoretical physicist Paul Steinhardt cleared it up beautifully for us. Go back to the acrobat-flea analogy, only this time, picture this:
The acrobat walking along the tightrope is huge compared to the thickness of the skinny rope! So, she sees the rope as a one-dimensional line; she can only move back and forth along this surface. She never walks around the circular direction of the rope, "partly because she'd fall off, but mostly because she's too big for it," Steinhardt said.
But a flea walking on that same rope could not only walk back and forth, but also around the rope. The flea could also crawl down the side of the rope, and even underneath it.
This analogy is an easy way to imagine string theory, which proposes that there are extra dimensions, curled up into little balls. Creatures much bigger than the balls — like you, me, and the acrobat — can only move through the regular three dimensions. But tiny, (tiny!) particles can move through the three dimensions and in the extra dimensions.
Unfortunately, that analogy doesn't completely fit in with the extra dimension we see in "Stranger Things," Steinhardt said.
Acrobat, meet sandwich
So, in order to better understand what's happening in the show, Steinhardt suggested imagining a sandwich instead of a tightrope. The sandwich is made of two flat surfaces, like pieces of bread, which represent two parallel universes. (These parallel universes are more accurately called "brane-worlds," but we'll get into that later.) Between the universes is spacetime, which we can picture being represented by a nice, thick slather of hummus.
Now picture a person shrunk down to the size of a flea. She can walk freely along the top or bottom of either of the two pieces of bread, but she can't go through the hummus — there'd be nothing to walk on. As you might know from Einstein's theory of general relativity, our spacetime (hummus) can wriggle and get warped. And just like a soggy hummus sandwich, this wriggling or warping can also affect the brane-worlds (bread slices) alongside it.
So how could our little person walking on one slice of our sandwich bread get to the other slice of bread (i.e. the other brane-world)?
The brane-worlds (bread slices) are pretty flexible. So to join the two, you'd need a massive amount of energy — like a black hole or a worm hole, which you can imagine as squishing the sandwich together in one spot using your finger. If a black hole formed between the two brane-worlds, its intense gravity could actually squeeze the two brane-worlds together, sort of like pushing the two sandwich slices together would. (Unfortunately, this would have the added side-effect of decimating anyone who tried to go from one world to the other). A worm hole, on the other hand, would create a tunnel-like connection between the bread, as if you stuck a toothpick in it.
Mr. Clarke tells the kids that one way to generate such a hole is to create an impossibly massive amount of energy.
As you probably remember, the boys live nearby the Hawkins Electric Plant, which likely generates a bunch of energy. (It almost certainly wouldn't be enough for the purposes of joining two brane-worlds, Steinhardt pointed out, but hey, we're also talking about parallel universes and monsters that eat people.) Now, keep in mind that one of the show's central characters, Jane ("Eleven"), has extraordinary abilities, one of which involves tapping into energy fields. That's how she turns off the noisy electric fan at the burger joint in episode one.
Eleven uses her powers to help the kids communicate with Will and assure him that they're coming to save him. And later, it's the hole she's ripped in the fabric of spacetime using her powers that allows the town sheriff (Hopper) and Will's mom to travel into the upside down and rescue Will.
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Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Minneapolis
As we age there are characteristic changes that happen around the eyes. The lower eyelid grows taller, the lid skin becomes looser, and the lid often becomes full and puffy. The eyebrow tends to fall toward the upper eyelid and the skin of the upper lid can become loose and redundant. These changes can create tired appearing eyes. Surgery can be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids to tighten the skin and remove areas of puffiness.
Who is eyelid surgery for?
Patients who feel that they always look tired, or in whom excess skin and wrinkles around their eyes make them appear older than their actual age may be good candidates for this procedure. For some patients with early signs of aging botox and injectable fillers may offer a non-surgical option for rejuvenation. In patients with more advanced changes surgery is often the best way to achieve the best outcome. Dr. Rolfes will discuss your goals with you, show you the various treatment options, and help you decide which is right for you.
What is the difference between transconjunctival and transcutaneous blepharoplasty?
These terms refer to the placement of the incisions used for the procedure. In transconjunctival blepharoplasty the incisions are made inside the eyelid, so there is no visible scar on the skin. This approach is best for patients whose only complaint is puffy lower eyelids. It allows for removal of excess fat but not for removal of excess skin. Transcutaneous blepharoplasty involves a small incision just under the eyelashes that allows excess skin to be removed to tighten the eyelid.


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Our top 3 bars in Bali for Sundowners
When staying in Bali, one of the most important decisions is where to take in the amazing sunsets.
There are a couple of Temples you can choose to do this and you'll find those recommendations in our Top 3 Things to Do in Bali. But if you want to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand, we have a few other suggestions:
1. La Plancha – so this was our favourite place in Bali full stop. Great for lunch but even more so for hanging out for sunset. Around 3pm, they start putting out the giant multi coloured beanbags on the beach together with their equally colourful umbrellas and lanterns. By 5pm you will be hard pushed to find an empty space on a beanbag so our recommendation is to get there early; invite a few friends along; order a few mojitos and settle in for the view. You won't be disappointed.
2. Potato Head – Potato Head is another Bali institution. Known as where the "cool kids" hang out but you can definitely see why. With very fashionable & stylish bar area, a huge grass area for people to catch some rays during the day, not to mention an infinity pool overlooking Seminyak beach, you can see why this one of the go to places in Bali. We preferred to go later in the evening when things were a bit quieter and not quite so jam packed but sunsets here are pretty special. They have a full range of innovative cocktails – I remember the zombie being pretty tasty. If you want some food to go with the cocktails, order the Burrata – a-may-zing!
3. Ku de Ta – on the same stretch of beach as the other two options – not quite as spacious as Potato Head but normally attracts the same type of crowd and has the same vibe with day beds to lounge on, looking out over the sea. What´s not to like?!!
And if after all those cocktails you still want to keep the party going, head over to Mexicola for beers, tequila shots and dancing on tables then on to Bali Joes or Mixwells for more dancing and some great drag shows including a damn good Beyoncé impersonator!
Our Top 3 eating & drinking in Bali
Our top 3 things to do in Bali


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NAIA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week ? No. 7 (Oct. 18)
By Katie Green, Manager of Athletics Communications and Media
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jessa Perkinson of Southern Oregon has been named the NAIA National Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week, the national office announced Wednesday. Perkinson was selected for her performance from October 9 - 15 and was selected out of a pool of conference/Association of Independent Institutions award winners.
NAIA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Jessa Perkinson, Southern Oregon
SR, Roseburg, Ore.
- Ran a 6K time of 21:12 at the Lewis & Clark Invite
- Finished first out of 128 runners
- Crossed the finish line a full 21 seconds before the competition
Nominees: Kimi Putnam, William Woods (Mo.); Emily Kearney, SCAD Atlanta (Ga.); Lydia Wilson, Montreat (N.C.); Sophie Davis, Reinhardt (Ga.); Rachel Roelle, Eastern Oregon; Anika Rasubala, Northwest Christian (Ore.); Amy Jo Murphy, Corban (Ore.); MaKenzie McKirgan, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio); Janie Reid, Carroll (Mont.); Mindy Kaufman, Montana Western; Mei-Li Stevens, Rocky Mountain (Mont.); Chesha Lewis, Tougaloo (Miss.); Madelyn Brunt, British Columbia; Elizabeth Skipper, Life (Ga.); Alyssa Taylor, Shawnee State (Ohio); Marissa Sandoval, Southwest (N.M.); Lucy Williams, Rio Grande (Ohio); Ashley Toschlog, Indiana East; Ray Vidales, Texas Wesleyan; Sarah Larson, John Brown (Ark.); Elle Hamilton, Blue Mountain (Miss.); Jaden Russell, William Carey (Miss.); Rainey Tyler, Martin Methodist (Tenn.); Michaela Elmer, Ave Maria (Fla.); Josefine Malmborg, Keiser (Fla.); Sarah Bomkamp, St. Thomas (Fla.); Stephanie Johnston, Concordia (Mich.)
2017-18 Women's Cross Country Composite Award Winners
Week 1 (September 06): Anna Shields, Point Park (Pa.)
Week 2 (September 13): Anna Shields, Point Park (Pa.)
Week 3 (September 20): Ellie Willging, Saint Xavier (Ill.)
Week 4 (September 27): Anna Shields, Point Park (Pa.)
Week 5 (October 04): Aminat Olowora, Oklahoma City
Week 6 (October 11): Ellie Willging, Saint Xavier (Ill.)
Week 7 (October 18): Jessa Perkinson, Southern Oregon


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Sedalia Police Rescue Orphaned Fawn [PHOTOS]
The Sedalia Police Department mandate of "Protect and Serve" took on a whole new meaning this morning (June 29), when Officer Jessica Harris and the rest of the Sedalia Police Department set out to save an orphaned fawn that would otherwise have quickly become a victim in the wild.
A family in Mora found the fawn in their front yard where children were playing with it. When the Conservation Department was notified, they recommended the practical approach which was to put the animal down, a too permanent solution for Officer Harris and the others, who had been looking at into the big eyes of the helpless fawn for several hours by that time. The solution to the problem came in the form of Denise O'Donnell in Florence, Missouri, who rehabilitates wildlife.
The fawn was picked up this afternoon and safe confines of an enclosure at the O'Donnell's. While this story may have come about due to the death of the mother, it could also be that a doe is searching for its baby in the Mora area right now.
The Animal Control Officer wants you to know, that wildlife is not something to be played with, and the consequences are not good sometimes for humans or animals. The lesson here is to not bother animals in their natural habitats, because nature knows best how to care for wildlife.


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Foreclosed Homes for Under $50,000
Purchasing a foreclosure home provides a buyer with a great opportunity to not just find the home of their dreams, but to reap several additional rewards. Like what, you may ask? First and foremost is the idea of saving money. Given the right circumstances and foreclosure opportunity, you can easily find yourself paying anywhere from 10 to 20 percent less than the property's current marketing value. That can add up to several thousands of dollars in savings. Add a little TLC in the form of minor repairs and improvements, and you could increase the propertys value and your future profit margin when the time comes to sell. Finally, buying a foreclosure home often provides you with a little more room to negotiate with the seller at the time of sale. For instance, a bank looking to sell one of its foreclosure homes may be more than receptive to entertaining your request for a below-market rate mortgage, no or low closing costs and/or additional monies for needed repairs and improvements.
REO foreclosures provide buyers with a great starting point in their search for a home or investment property. You may even be able to start reaping the rewards of foreclosure buying with one of these foreclosure homes currently up for auction. An added bonus is that they all start out at under $50,000.
North Evergreen Street, Memphis, Tenn.: List Price $41,900
This picturesque single family residence has 1,419 square feet of ready-to-move-in living area.
It includes 3-bedrooms and one bathroom.
Elvis, Graceland, birthplace of the blues, finger-licking barbeque delights
do we need to say anymore about the largest city in Tennessee?
This foreclosure has an estimated value of $62,421, based on recent sales of a variety of single-family properties within the zip code.
Woodview Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio: List Price $36,900
This single family, two-story residence provides 2,257 square feet of living area.
It includes 3-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms.
A suburb of Cleveland with approximately 50,000 residents, Cleveland Heights is a progressive and vital community for those looking for a convenient commute into downtown Cleveland or to adjacent University Circle, Clevelands cultural center.
Has an estimated value of $112,692, based on recent sales of a variety of single-family properties within the zip code.
Augusta Road, Pelzer, S.C.: List Price $49,900
This newer built, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home not only provides 2,000 square feet of living space, but lots of outdoor room as well.
This small town of only 97 is located near the Saluda River in rural upstate South Carolina.
The home has an estimated value of $125,020, based on recent sales of a variety of single-family properties within the zip code.
McKinney Street, Detroit, Mich.: List Price $45,900
This quaint 4-bedroom 2-bathroom home offers 1,440 square feet of living space.
Michigans largest city is also a major port city, automotive center and manufacturing powerhouse.
Residents of the nations seventh most populated city enjoy a wide selection of activities including museums, art galleries, historical monuments, Broadway shows, music concerts, and professional and collegiate sporting events.
This home has an estimated value of $84,600, based on recent sales of a variety of single-family properties within the zip code.
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At 1,639 square feet, this roomy two-story home offers four-bedrooms, two- bathrooms of living space.
Located in the Detroit Metropolitan area, Dearborn home values have remained historically high.
The city has earned a reputation for having quality schools and a clean living environment.
This home has an estimated value of $109,321, based on recent sales of a variety of single-family properties within the zip code.


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It's about 11.45pm. I'm wandering through a part of London I have never been to before, to go to a guy's house I have only met digitally. No, this isn't the start of a Tinder- related tale. This is the start of my journey with We Make Change
About a week previously, I had Skyped with James and Felix – the co-founders of the organisation. We spoke of our passion to make a difference and they told me about the vision they had for We Make Change. It sounded like a great idea.
Then the words "24 hours of change" were said to me. As a launch to our crowdfunding campaign, would I be willing to give up a day to make as much change happen as I could? I said yes.
And that's how I found myself in some random part of London, as the rest of the city was most likely ending their nights. I was just beginning my Day of Change.
The first stop was campaign HQ was a small band of us were campaigning through the night. Raising awareness on issues that couldn't be ignored. Petitioning MP's for them to make a difference. The atmosphere in the room was electric, I felt like I was part of something really exciting with the potential to make a massive impact.
Then after a full night of no sleep, we braved London's rush hour into the city. The morning began with us fundraising for Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust – the only cancer trust that works with those affected by this particular form of cancer. We wanted to champion their cause, raise much- needed funds and let any sufferers know they weren't alone.
As a Londoner, I am expert at avoiding eye contact from those who try to approach me. But this morning I found myself doing exactly that. Making eye contact with strangers and speaking to them about a cause they could support. The morning had only just begun and already I was being pushed past my comfort zone.
We then split off into two groups. One was heading to Divine Rescue, a homeless shelter based in South London. Another was heading to Street Child, an international NGO working to provide an education for the world's most vulnerable children.
We had been joined by others who believed in the cause not just from around the UK, but from around the world. Everyone was contributing however they could. From students and professionals to a group of coders from Romania who flew in especially to be part of the campaign. We were united by our desire to make the biggest impact we could in 24 hours.
After a night of campaigning and a full day's work on no sleep, we thought, 'what better way to spend the evening than with a casual 8k run!' A group of us joined GoodGym, who combine regular exercise with helping their communities. Alongside that, we had a team working with Results UK a group of people passionate to use their voices to end extreme poverty.
The run-up to midnight was essential. We wanted to finish as well as we started. Obviously, the team was tired but we pushed through with plenty of coffee and upbeat music.
Then, we were done! 24 hours straight of volunteering! Reader, you don't need me to tell you how good my bed felt, but it also felt good to know that the past 24 hours had been spent working to make our world a better place.
You might be asking why? Why make yourself sleep deprived and work so hard for no remuneration? Because dear reader, we can make the change we want to see. Have you ever walked by a homeless person wishing you could do more? Or heard the news day after day about various disasters around the world and wondered how you could help? I want to tell you that you can. We can.
We Make Change is about uniting a generation. We can be the generation to end poverty, to reverse climate change, to ensure everyone has a place to live. All you have to do is say yes.
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Warning: This comic contains adult language, voilence, nudity, sexual images, and adult themes it is intended for mature audiences. Updated every Monday!
July Sample
The July Sample is up, have a look at it on our donation page. And just a reminder, there is a vote going along with donations for this Month. Each donation of $5 USD counts as 1 vote. Each donation of $20 USD counts as 5 votes.
The winning vote option will determine how this adult scene will end. The possible endings are:
1. Anders Voyeur - The dragon will be watching the activities and likely becoming aroused himself
Currently Multiple Climaxes is winning, followed by Mystey Sex Scene. Poor peeping Anders is trailing in third place. But it's not too late to affect the outcome!
June Pictures Sent!
Sorry for the delay in sending out the June pictures, it's been a busy day. I noticed a number of people didn't send me their email addresses with their donation. If you haven't received the June picture and are expecting it, please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com with the first and last name of the donation and the email address you'd like the picture sent to. Thanks for donating!
July Announcements
July Donation Picture
The picture for July will be a Center-Fold Style picture with just Kinar. I'll see how it comes out and I might end up doing a Center-Fold style for each character.
July Vote
During July we'll be running a vote like we've done in the past. The voting options for this month will determine how the current adult scene will end. Here are a list of potential endings that you the fans will decide:
1. Voyeur - Someone will be watching the activities and likely becoming aroused themselves
As a remainder on how voting works, for each donation of $ 5 USD will grant you 1 vote. Each donation of $ 20 USD will grant you 5 votes. At the end of the month, whatever vote has the most will be what is used in the comic. In order to have your vote counted, please email me with a title of July Vote and include the name you donated with, the donation amount, and what you are voting for.
As per usual I love all my fans and hope to include you in on how some of this stuff goes. I like doing the votes, I hope you guys do too.


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Patio furniture comprising a table, four chairs and also a huge sun umbrella has become the most typical patio collection. Viewing a catalog for outdoor pool furniture will provide you with a superior idea about what you will prefer to see close to your poolside. Genuinely speaking, it's the parasol that gives grace to outdoor pool furniture. Tables to be kept by means of a pool are typically low and little.
The 5-Minute Rule for Pool Furniture
Such a furniture is not wise for kids because it has an inclination to break or tip over. Accordingly, alongside other kinds of furniture, it's common to discover abaca furniture in holiday resorts, by the pool, etc.. You don't need to spend much time plus money caring for plastic furniture too.
The sizeable pool has complete pool furniture to be used by the residents. Here is the ideal time to take advantage of your pool taking into consideration which you have applied proper pool care to it. For instance, you can purchase a pool aerator within the form of the fountain, which isn't only powerful but looks good.
Choosing Good Pool Furniture
In case you are considering traditional furniture, think about buying furniture made from wood. In terms of maintenance, abaca furniture is extremely easy to keep. Plastic furniture could be cleaned quite easily. So secure outdoor furniture florida!
Let's take a gander at the most usual problems that can happen with patio furniture, the most ordinary makes being wicker, fabric, and sometimes even metal. The flexibility of varied looks with such a furniture is endless.
This type of furniture is, in addition, quite inexpensive. The whole process of creating abaca furniture is to some extent much like cane furniture. It was a tiny addition which was fun to set up and really added to the appearance of my dollhouse. Just Take some higher grade non-abrasive vehicle wax and apply it over the furniture utilizing a soft cloth.
Perhaps this is because of the fact the furniture is made with a very natural material. Wicker is really in all actuality not one material it is however, the result of rattan following the material was weaved as well as other materials.
Given below are a couple pointers and strategies that will enable you to clean your patio furniture. In the event your patio area isn't located around your garden greens, you can incorporate some potted plants round the furniture to lend a far more refreshing look. You may make interesting themes for your own patio and construct the full area around that special theme. When it comes to cedar patio furniture, you will discover there is plenty of subtle style as well as smoothness that you would want from the cedar wood.
Pool Furniture – Dead or Alive?
Cedar is another very good pick for wooden furniture. There are lots of different kinds of wood frames to select. Furniture manufacturers want to make use of the ropes to create a myriad of furniture.


text: The purpose of this project is to complete Intensive Hydraulic Conditioning on the remaining 60% of the watershed to be able to utilize the Prioritize, Target, and Measure application (PTMApp). The basin has 1.1 million acres of drainage with approximately 630,000 acres remaining to be hydro conditioned. With the advancement in targeting pollution sources within the watershed and state, the partners intend to be able to more accurately target conservation practices with the hydraulic conditioning completed.


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Organic food is delicious, nutritious and better for you and the environment. It is how nature (and our great-grandparents!) intended for us to eat – it is grown without chemicals, fertilisers, antibiotics or pesticides. And most importantly, organic just tastes better!
Why does organic food taste better?
Organic food tastes so much better because the soil is nutrient rich and the seeds are not genetically modified. They are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from root to tip, so you don't have to throw away those nutritious peels. Not only is organic more delicious, but since the food is much lower in chemical residue, it helps in disease prevention especially cancer.
Why is organic food better for the environment?
Organic farming is a holistic process that promotes biodiversity and maintains soil fertility. This is better for the environment as there are no pesticides being washed away into our rivers, polluting water and endangering species.
Why is organic food sometimes more expensive?
Organic food is premium priced because in the absence of chemicals and synthetic pesticides, farmers lose more crops to pests. They also conduct crop rotation to maintain soil fertility, during which time they are unable to grow profitable crops.
Will eating organic prevent me (and my family, especially my children) from developing a strong immune system?
It is a common misconception that eating organic food will weaken one's immunity. While people (adults and children alike) need to be exposed to common natural pathogens like bacteria and viruses to build immunity against it, pesticides and other unnatural man-made chemicals only cause damage to organs. So the less exposure we have to the latter, the better. Eating organic will serve to build and maintain a clean and healthy body from the inside out.


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Following the launch of their schedule, DubWebFest, Ireland's first web series festival, are gearing up for their second edition from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th November in Filmbase, Temple Bar. This celebration of digital storytelling kicks off on Friday 18th at 6pm with free drinks reception thanks to The White Hag Brewery and cocktails from Red Bull.
Special guests on the night include actors Eddie Jackson (Game of Thrones/Vikings) and Aoibheann McCaul ( Fair City, Bitter like a Lemon) who will take part in the Actors panel hosted by Lynn Larkin.
Recent You Tube sensation Melanie Murphy whose charismatic lifestyle channel has accumulated over 23 million views in just two years will be in attendance to present her new project "Femme", a spoken word film about bisexuality. Comedian Tony Kelly, writer and star of the hilarious Irish Web Series "The Hurler" will present the premiere of the 2nd season of this hit series. Karen Healy (Pondering Media), winner of the Irish Post's "London's most Creative Irish Minds" and whose credits include RTE's IFTA-nominated Irish Pictorial Weekly will be in attendance for the screening of "Listen to the Experts" nominated for the Filmbase Best Irish series Award. Also premiering at Dub Web Fest Opening night, The Players, a fictional web series created by EMMY nominated writer Nuno Bernardo ( Sofia's Diary, Beat Girl) and produced by beActive. Also in attendance will be Ryan Wyer the 12 year old genius director of Aphex Twin's first music video since 1999 Cirklon3 – a selection of Ryan's accomplished digital works will be screened.
Over the course of the weekend Dub Web Fest provides a platform for original web series and digital content, as TV and Film production professionals gather in Dublin for this unique annual event bringing together web series from all over the globe including USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Norway and France.The first ever Dracula web series Mina Murray's Diary will have its festival premiere with its writer James Moran conducting a screenwriting workshop and sound designers behind Irish Oscar winning film "Room", Niall Brady and Steve Fanagan will discuss and examine how sound can be vital in visual storytelling.
The engaging and eclectic programme will culminate on Sunday 20th with an Awards ceremony in Filmbase followed by the official after-party in the Liquor Rooms. All entries are judged by a panel of media and filmmaking experts including Edwina Forkin (Zanzibar Films) who recently produced award winning Irish feature "Sanctuary" and BAFTA nominated Director – Jack Jewers (Trailermade Films).
Full festival schedule and tickets can be found at www.dublinwebfest.com
Festival Passes are €80, Day Passes €20, Screenings €8 and Workshops €10 – €20.
More information can be found on their social media channels: Twitter and Facebook.


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This currency trivia quiz has 12 multiple-choice questions. Answers to the currency trivia questions can be found at the end of the quiz. Knowledge is really the key to success.
1. Which of these following is NOT considered a major currency widely used for international business and payments?
a) U.S. dollar b) Chinese yuan c) Japanese yen d) The euro
2. The default currency in Britain is ________.
a) Gold b) The euro c) Pound sterling d) The peso
3. The pesos are used predominantly in which area of the world.
a) Latin America b) The Middle East c) Southeast Asia d) Oceania
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Each year, I try to create some sort of new and celebratory holiday dish, be it a casserole, a stew, a stuffing, or a pasta dish. In years past, it's been shepherd's pie, lentil and sweet potato loaf, or savory polenta stacks. This year, it's these delicious stuffed cabbage rolls with rice, lentils, and currants. The dish brings back memories of one of the first celebratory vegan meals I ever made, and in spite of the fact that it demands a little elbow grease, the hearty, flavorful results are well worth the time you'll spend creating it.
Yep, this recipe is a little bit of a project. There are rice and lentils to cook, filling to prepare, cabbage leaves to boil and then to stuff. The work, though, pays off in the form of a filling meal that serves a crowd or leaves you with a lot of leftovers. I made it on Sunday, had it for lunch yesterday and today, and there's still plenty to go. There's a lot to be said for quick, easy, weeknight dinners, and come January, that's my focus. During the holidays, though, it's nice to create something that's a bit of an undertaking, but oh-so-rewarding to savor.
In the meantime, there are a bunch of shortcuts you can take when preparing this dish. I include my recipe for stress-free homemade marinara sauce, but you can use your favorite store-bought marinara instead. You should also feel free to use canned lentils for the filling, which will save you some time. You can prepare the filling and the sauce (if you're making it at home) a day in advance, so that all you have to do the day of serving is boil and trim your cabbage leaves, then stuff and bake. Whatever works for you!
Quick note about preparing the cabbage leaves: if you try to peel whole leaves off the head of cabbage before boiling them, you'll end up with a ton of torn leaves. Instead, the easiest way to get whole cabbage leaves is to submerge the whole head (stem attached and all) in boiling water, leave it there for a couple minutes, then rinse it under cold water. The outer leaves will slip off intact without any fuss, and you can keep repeating as needed. Once you have the leaves, you'll want to treat them exactly the way you treat collard leaves for raw wraps: by using a paring knife to shave down the thick center rib. You can use this post as a tutorial, just substituting cooked cabbage leaves for raw collards.
Don't worry if it takes a few tries for your leaves to roll up neatly, and don't worry if they're perfectly rolled. This dish is meant to be rustic, and it's all getting smothered in marinara and baked in the end, anyway!
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Rice, Lentils, and Currants
- 1 1/4 cups brown basmati or long grain rice soaked overnight
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 white or yellow onion diced
- 1 large or 2 small carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils or 1 can, drained; if boiling from scratch, this is about 1/2 cup dry
- Salt and pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2/3 cup currants
- 1 medium sized head of green cabbage
- 3 cups stress-free tomato sauce recipe below, or 1 25-ounce jar marinara sauce
- Heat the oil in a large sautee pan. Add the onions, along with a pinch of salt. Cook the onions for 5 minutes, or until they're soft. Add the carrots and celery. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the rice to the pan. Toast the rice, stirring frequently, for a full five minutes; you want it to smell lightly toasted and fragrant. Add the 2 3/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook for 30-35 minutes, until the rice is tender. Stir in the lentils, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a generous dash of pepper, the cumin, the lemon juice, and the currants.
- Preheat your oven to 350F. Spread about a cup of the tomato sauce over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- To prepare the cabbage rolls, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Submerge the whole head of cabbage in the water for 3 minutes. Use tons to remove the head from the pot, and run it under cold water. Slip the first few outer skins off; they should be very easy to remove in one whole piece. Return the cabbage to the pot for 2 minutes, and then repeat the process. Do this until you have 12 whole, par-boiled cabbage leaves. Pat the leaves gently to dry them, and reserve remaining cabbage to toss into salads or slaws.
- Use a paring knife to trim down the thick stems of the cabbage leaves--just the way you'd prepare collard leaves for raw wraps (tutorial here). Add a generous 1/2 cup of the rice lentil mixture to the center of the leaf. Tuck in the bottom and the top, and then fold one side over the filling tightly. Wrap the other side over and around the roll, making sure to keep things snug, and place the whole roll, seam side down, in the baking dish. Repeat with all twelve cabbage leaves. Top the leaves with the remaining two cups of tomato sauce.
- Bake the rolls for 30-35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and darkened on top of the rolls. Remove from heat and serve.
Stress-Free Marinara Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow or white onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon organic cane sugar or coconut sugar substitute 2 teaspoons liquid sweetener, like agave or maple syrup
- 1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Heat the olive oil in a medium large saucepan. Add the onions, along with a pinch of salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the onions are clear and tender. Add the garlic and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the sugar.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm till ready to use.
A little fun backstory: stuffed cabbage rolls are actually one of the first "fancy" vegan recipes I ever made at home. That version featured bulgar and raisins, but it had a similar combination of slightly Middle-Eastern flavors in the filling (cumin, lemon, currants) and a rich marinara topping. The first time I made it, I wasn't sure that flavor combination would work, but I loved the way it turned out, and I still do.
I remember distinctly my feeling of pride at looking at my rows of neatly stuffed cabbage leaves, and being so happy that I'd created something a little more ambitious than tofu scramble or brown rice stir-fry (my first vegan suppers). Years later, I'm still really smitten with this dish, and I'm so happy to have prepared it in time for the holidays. I hope you try and enjoy it, too.
I know that this is a very hectic week for many of us, but if you get a chance, tune in on Thursday to get an easy, low-fuss, and ridiculously tasty breakfast recipe that's slow-cooker friendly! It may be exactly what you want to wake up to on a holiday morning. Till then,


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It's completely realistic to get gorgeous in the morning with a an easy, everyday, 7 minute makeup look. It's true. Stay with me. Work, school, kids, dinner, housework, family time. These are just a few things that take up life, often we probably even have more to add to the list. Just because we're busy doesn't mean we can't make time for ourselves, though. I don't know about you, but when I make the effort to, put on makeup and attempt my hair I feel so much better. I'm actually a lot more productive!I have whittled my makeup routine down to 7 minutes. That's right, seven. How do I know it's seven? Well, I timed it. I wanted to make sure I wasn't lying to ya'll. Oh and I had a couple of little boys interrupting me to check on their dinosaurs, so you might even be able to knock this out in less! Here's what I used for my 7 minute makeup routine. You can most certainly adapt to what you have or what works for you.
Eyes: Revlon palette. I love these palettes but the one I use the most is called Impressionist. It's simple browns with a primer right there in it, simple & great for everyday. For day to day I usually use the lightest brown in the crease and the lightest cream on the lid and brow bone. Bam.
Face: I start with some concealer. What I've been using lately is Sonia Kashuk at Target. I use it under my eyes and on any blemishes as well. My favorite foundation is Clinique but in France I can't find it at a reasonable price so Yves Rocher it is. I use a sponge I got at Target and blend it all in.
I use a Clinque bronzer for blush or this e.l.f. blush. Pictured today is the Clinque. Then I have a powder that I lightly brush all over to blend & seal. I bought the brand shown here at a store only found in France, but any powder that matches your skin tone (or is translucent) would be perfect.
Lips: I keep it simple with my lovely Fuchsia shock by Revlon. It goes on so soft and silky it feels like chapstick, but as you can see from the photos below, it adds so much!
A couple extra tips for your 7 minute makeup look: I actually start with my eyes because when you're using eye shadow it can fall onto your cheek bones. You don't want to mess up your fresh foundation!
Keep under your eyes bright and the blush on your cheekbones! And make sure that the foundation is blended into your neck. You definitely don't want a visible line!
I feel like blush is a must have. Look at the difference on the second line, with and without blush. I look like a vampire before!
If you're looking to cut time even more, try a tinted moisturizer (my favorite is CoverGirl) and a tinted LipBlam.
So, there you have your 7 minute makeup look, ladies. Anything you'd add or change with this simple makeup look? If not, you've got a new routine to try out! :)


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I recently read that folks don't need more:
- 10 Easy Steps to…
- The 8 Things to Remember…
- Top 5 Methods of…
I probably earned some additional smile-induced wrinkles while reading this. While I could, most likely, successfully feature many of these types of posts, I think they are a potential trap for me. My overarching goal of this blog (and my work in education) is to spark and support curiosity, dialogue, bold innovation driven by design thinking, and meaningful collaboration across constituencies that include parents and young people. This sparking and supporting is wrapped around the gargantuan task of educating our youth.
In the full scope of human endeavor we are hard-pressed to find anything as complex and dynamic as educating our young. As a big fan of apparently dichotomous global approaches, I am often torn between a) curiosity about humans (both individually and collectively) and b) systems thinking to enable replicable, efficient and valuable goals being our focus. If we peruse the definitions above, you see that I am not alone. I am unwilling to surrender definition #2, and all that it suggests, for the set of definitions in #1.
Education is rife with buzzwords and they are a pet-peeve of mine. We use them, I believe, in an effort to communicate efficiently while tricking ourselves into thinking this work we engage in is simple and will be accomplished if we but label it clearly. When I made the move to education, I was flabbergasted at the sheer volume of buzzwords and acronyms and have watched others exhibit the same reaction as new teachers and parents. One of these currently ubiquitous buzzwords that is also an acronym, is social-emotional learning or SEL. It is used, as is usually the case in education, without regard for an operational definition to be sure all engaged in the conversation share its meaning. In addition, it is bandied about as if the very mention of it is adequate to allow us to make a claim that it is being focused on in a way that benefits our kiddos.
According to neuroscience, humans learn through emotional channels. This makes SEL not something we "do," but the concept around which we are to organize our curiosity about the humans we are charged with educating AND as a means to make organizational decisions to develop frameworks that support widespread best practices. We can't really be blamed for looking for a "clean" cause and effect relationship between "implementing SEL" and student results; the impetus for teachers comes from a place of caring. That said, looking for this A+B=C type of relationship with regards to the social-emotional learning of a diverse student population is a fool's errand.
The difference between a "check-the-box" implementation of SEL and creating educational environments that effectively capitalize on how emotions govern substantive learning, begins with recognizing the multitude of SEL frameworks currently in use, their lack of consistent terminology, and their varied applications so that in each community we can make powerful choices for our unique constituencies to our greatest capacity.
The next series of posts will focus on delving into SEL, what it is, why it matters, and questions we need to explore to decide how to maximize meaningful results for our particular learning communities.


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NEW YORK, September 28, 2005 – The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Ryan, Associate Dean at Florida State University's College of Social Work and an accomplished adoption researcher, as one of its Senior Fellows.
Dr. Ryan will join a handful of prominent, highly respected researchers, lecturers and writers who currently serve as Institute Senior Fellows. They include (in alphabetical order): Dr. David Brodzinsky, Dr. Harold Grotevant, Jeff Katz, Dr. Ruth McRoy and Lois Melina.
"Scott's excellent work on adoption issues, combined with his passionate commitment to children and families, make him a terrific fit in the group of esteemed professionals who already are with us," said Adam Pertman, the Institute's Executive Director. "I look forward to collaborating with him and learning from him."
Dr. Ryan said he, too, was excited by his appointment. "The Donaldson Institute plays such an important role in improving adoption, and its research is so strong and high-impact, that I just feel privileged to be associated with the organization and its exemplary staff," he said.
Dr. Ryan is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at Florida State University's College of Social Work, and is also the Director of the Institute for Social Work Research. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds several advanced degrees: a Master's in Social Work from Columbia University, a Master's in Business Administration from Howard University, and a Doctorate in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Ryan has worked extensively with families touched by adoption for more than a decade as a clinician, educator, trainer and researcher. He has led research projects on an array of significant topics, including the efficacy of play therapy, adoption disruption, child development in same-sex adoptive families, the impact of institutionalization on children adopted from Romania, and post-placement services. He serves on the Editorial Board of Adoption Quarterly and, for the last three years, has led a study funded by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption on how to improve outcomes for special-needs adoptees and their families.
The Adoption Institute is the pre-eminent policy, research and education organization in its field. It provides information and leadership that improve the lives of everyone touched by adoption – especially children – through better laws, policies, practices and attitudes. For more information about the Institute, please write to email@example.com or visit our award-winning website at www.adoptioninstitute.org. If you have questions or want to arrange an interview, contact Pertman at 617-332-8944 or email@example.com.


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Oral cancer is a serious problem across the United States, largely because many people remain unaware it exists. Each year, more than 40,000 people will develop oral cancer, with one person per hour succumbing to the disease. Like other forms of cancer, the oral cancer can be treated if it is found early enough. This is why it is so important that you maintain regularly scheduled visits with your dentist.
What is involved in oral cancer screenings?
Your dentist will usually perform an oral cancer screening during your usual bi-annual checkup visit to their office. They will thoroughly examine your mouth, feeling for any unusual bumps on your gums, inner cheek, and tongue. They will also check for any irregular looking tissue and any sores inside your mouth. Oral cancer may also cause you to experience symptoms in your head, face, or mouth, and they will ask if you are experiencing any of these. If they notice anything unusual, your dentist will perform a completely painless oral brush biopsy in order to perform further tests.
Common symptoms of oral cancer
Like many other forms of cancer, the symptoms of oral cancer may not initially be alarming. Speak with your dentist and let them know if you begin experiencing any of these common oral cancer symptoms:
- Bleeding in the mouth
- Sores on the gum
- Sores on the inner cheek that do not heal within one to two weeks
- Numbness in your mouth or throat
- White patches on the inner cheek or gums
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty moving your jaw normally
- Changes in tooth alignment
Oral cancer symptoms aren't necessarily localized to the mouth. Many patients report that they experience symptoms throughout their head and throat, as well. A persistent or recurring sore throat, sore sinuses or recurring sinus infections, and ear pain may all be symptoms of oral cancer as well.
Why frequent screenings are important
Because many people are unaware of the dangers, oral cancer actually kills more people each year than some of the more well-known forms of cancer. The oral cancer screening process is incredibly simple, and can help your dentist identify issues early. As with other cancers, early identification and treatment is the key to successful treatment. Even if you aren't experiencing any of the previously mentioned symptoms, it is still important that you schedule an oral screening appointment at least once a year.
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Supermoon is a natural phenomenon which occurs once every few years. During the Supermoon, the full moon is closest to the earth than any other days. According to Wikipedia, the last Supermoon took place more than a year ago on January 30, 2010.
Today's Supermoon has been a rage all across the world and the Internet. While, in the real world, it is a profitable day for quacks making big bucks off fooling people, the Supermoon has been linked to catastrophes and nightmarish calamities like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
With the Internet being the largest source of digital content, there is a totally positive and pleasant aspect to this Supermoon. This phenomenon will fill up the Internet with some beautiful Moon pictures.
Here are a few Supermoon images and images capturing the moon in all its glory. I took a shot at capturing the Supermoon myself too. You see the results below. All in all, the Supermoon is really superb and bright tonight.
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And if you do not have a good enough camera, you can always look at the moon through the WWT.
Picture 4 and 5 (Taken by our own Kaushik – Also available on his Flickr stream)
This phenomenon is happening after 3 long years and is surely one you would not want to miss.
Check the buzz about Supermoon on Twitter at this page. If you were not following all the buzz, check out NASA's explanation of what a Supermoon is at this YouTube page.


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Are these not the prettiest shoes ever? I would work every outfit around these babies...
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Who needs clothes when you have these?
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LOVE THEM!! But then again I have a serious problem when it comes to shoes :)ReplyDelete
I'll take the gray please, thank you. This isn't helping my spring fever (as I stare at a sheet of ice outside...)ReplyDelete
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Welcoming December always brings me to another level of excitement. Plus, one of my favourite webstore, Love and Flair is now available offline in Surabaya!
Earlier this month, I was invited by Love and Flair to have a high tea and chit-chat time during their opening party at Intro Surabaya.
I chose to pair this cross back waterfall top with asymmetrical skirt to wear at the event.
We, influencers, are able to try on their clothes and take pictures during the tea time, so here is my first outfit:
As you know, Love and Flair is an e-commerce online fashion webstore that provides you with many brands from local clothing to designers pieces.
I personally love their collection and had purchased several pieces from them before, but sometimes I'm a bit afraid about the sizing when I shop online. But now, Surabaya peeps can shop offline Love and Flair pieces at Intro til 1st January 2017. YAAYY!!
You can try on without any doubt about the size or material.
And what's on the table? It's all about Lareia mile crepes! *droooolll*
We also had a free manicure treatment from Nailistic, and I choose this rose gold color to match the December vibes ;)
And here is my second outfit:
Meet Emily from Love and Flair and Pamela from Posh The Label, so happy to finally meet them in person, see you when I see you girls!
Here are several brands that you can shop offline:
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Nearly New Shop Seeking Spring and Summer Donations
The Nearly New Shop, located at 320 High Street in Chestertown, is currently seeking donations for the spring and summer seasons. Nearly New accepts gently used adult clothing and accessories in addition to hand bags, shoes, scarves, belts, jewelry, small household items and décor. Electronics and books will not be accepted.
The Nearly Shop, managed by the Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary, offers shoppers bargains on gently used items. The shop's proceeds benefit equipment, programs, services and patient care at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown.
For additional information about the Nearly New Shop and donations, contact Molly Streit at 410-778-1781. The Auxiliary is currently seeking additional volunteers at Nearly New, the hospital Gift Shop and in other capacities as in-house volunteers at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Sue Edson at 410-348-2159.
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A Beginner's Guide to Bitcoin & Blockchain
I've been inundated with questions about Bitcoin:
- What is Bitcoin?
- How to buy it
- How does Bitcoin work?
- Is Bitcoin risky?
- Should a first home buyer save their money in Bitcoin?
Dear, handsome devil (that's you),
Before I go on with this week's update, just remember that the content you read or see on www.raskfinance.com or anywhere else on the internet is not financial advice. It's for education.
That means…I do not take into account your personal situation (e.g. if you have 17 investment properties), your taxable position (you could be a billionaire for all I know), or your goals (I want to retire by age 12). Therefore, you should consult a licensed professional before acting on any information you see here. By continuing to use our site you agree to our Terms of Service.
Okay, now that that's done.
Let's play a bit of Q and Aye with Gary, a carpentry friend of mine who loves a good night out, a few Little Creature Furphy's (don't we all?) and playing the field (be warned ladies, he's single).
Gary: My parents told me about Bitcoin. They said I should buy some using my house deposit to save quicker. What the heck is Bitcoin?
First of all, Gaz, chances are, your parents don't have a financial services licence (a legal requirement to give financial advice). So do what you did when they gave you the birds and the bees talk:
Put your fingers in your ears, yell "nah, nah, nah, I'm not listening", and run away fast.
Second, Bitcoin is just one of more than a thousand (with a 't') digital "currencies". That's right, Gaz, according to Benzinga there are more than one thousand different currencies, or "protocols", in operation.
The backbone of digital currencies is a thing called "blockchain" (don't worry, we'll get to it in a moment).
Bitcoins are just a series of unique numbers and letters, which are "mined" by expensive computer servers. The coins are in limited supply.
How does Bitcoin work?
Blockchain could be a game-changer because it's a technology which allows for anonymous transactions throughout the world. Think of groups in the pharmaceutical business transferring money back to their to distribution partners in South America.
No-one controls Bitcoin, or Blockchain technology, which is seen as a massive benefit for some people who don't like their selfie turning up on a CIA server.
"OMG, selfie!"
Each Bitcoin is a unique sequence of letters and numbers.
But don't worry, there's a bald guy with a goatee who 'reads' the jumble of letters and numbers and teleports people via public telephone to where they need to be.
Oh, wait, no, that's the Matrix.
My bad.
Anyway, every time there is a new transaction with a Bitcoin, an extra sequence is added to the network. The existing block of numbers and letters forms part of a chain ("blockchain") to identify where the coin came from, where it went, and how much was sent. Everyone can see this sequence — not just the guy with a goatee (although, I'm sure there are a few goatees out there!).
This is the important part: only the person with the correct private key can access the Bitcoin at any time via their wallet.
"We can only show you the door, you're [along with your private key] the one who has to walk through it." – Morpheus (before his time), Matrix
This is getting weird.
So, the Bitcoin information is secured by a private key but the entire network verifies where it's been and where it went. But, it's just an address of the sender and the receiver, so we cannot see who sent or received it.
That's different to sending money through a bank. When you do that, the bank acts a middleman and knows exactly who is buying and selling.
What are the benefits of Bitcoin?
People who have made money with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, or whichever currency, are always quick to point out that the payment solutions are virtually endless.
"Bro, it's going to change the freaking world. Soon, I'll be able to buy friends using my Bitcoin wallet!"
Hmm… maybe.
Maybe Bitcoin is the protocol which changes the world, but maybe it isn't.
There are many other currencies out there, more are popping up each day.
However, one thing that the experts tend to agree on is blockchain, the underlying technology which powers the currencies. It appears to be here to stay.
According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin is:
- Easy to set up
- Anonymous
- Decentralised (meaning no organisation controls it)
- Transparent
- Low cost
- Fast
- Secure (unless you punch in a wrong number before sending coins — fat chance you get it back)
Is Bitcoin taxed?
According to the Australian Tax Office website, Bitcoin is, "an asset for capital gains tax (CGT) purposes." That means yes.
How do I buy Bitcoin?
You have to get a "bitcoin wallet" before you can buy Bitcoin. I'm not going to name any providers because I wouldn't want my — or Rask Finance's — name on it. But you can Google "Bitcoin wallet" and it'll return around 17.4 million hits.
Interestingly, the top news article for my search read:
"Bitcoin Gold Wallet Scam Nets $3 Million in Illicit Earnings"
"$3.2 Million Theft: Bitcoin Gold Wallet Scam Sees Fraudsters Steal Users' Private Keys"
Oh, my…
Is it safe to buy Bitcoin?
Good question, Gazza, read those news articles.
However, let me say this much: if my parents were telling me to buy Bitcoin and save for a house I would be very reluctant to ever, in a million years, discuss investments with them again.
Sure, your parents could be computer scientists who have secret codes to crack the market. But if they are not that cool (if they are, let me know), you should never go into any investment without doing months and weeks of research.
Maybe I'm just a bitternut pumpkin.
After all, I've known about Bitcoin for a while now and watched it rise rapidly. But let me tell you, I ain't touching it.
Frankly, I don't know enough about the technology (note: I've got a degree in Technology), the market or the risks, to believe that I can somehow have an 'edge' that other speculators and "investors" don't.
I wouldn't buy a risky investment unless I felt like the returns were going to be better than average. Sometimes, finding those opportunities are easier said than done.
I'm a beginner and my doctor says I have FOMO, what should I do?
My Mum had this frustrating policy when I was young and came to her with a new idea.
Mum: "Wait 3 days and if you still think it's a good idea then we can talk about it again."
Me: "What the heck, Mum. Don't you understand I'm a 14-year-old invincible male? Give me the bloody cash so I can hurry up and get rich quick. I'm the future."
At the time, I thought it was a crazy household policy. But, it's right to say that I avoided my fair share of blowups. Thanks, Mum!
Instead of 3 days, it may be worth adding two extra zeros to that figure. 300 days, maybe.
In a year from now, people could be kicking themselves for buying or kicking themselves for missing out. However, simple math tells me that it is harder to make money once I've lost it, so I always err on the side of caution.
Plus, there are plenty of other ways to invest money.
Where can I get more info?
If you want to read — or listen to — more about Bitcoin, here are some resources I found useful:
- Invest Like the Best: Hash Power, a great podcast by Patrick O'Shaughnessy
- Bitcoin news and education – CoinDesk
- Original Bitcoin Thesis (PDF), Satoshi Nakamoto
Disclosure(s): I don't own bitcoin, but I sometimes make decisions with my monkey brain.
Here's to our financial future!
Owen Raszkiewicz
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Many months have elapsed since the U.S. Court of Appeals told the State Department it was wrong and told them to fix it. Secretary Clinton and Amb. Fried have assured Congressman Rohrabacher and his committee that they are aggressively working on this. State Department has trouble understanding the term "aggressive." The United States spent equal amount of time entering and completing World War I than has taken State Department to resolve one question and acknowledge that it was wrong and that MEK is not a terrorist organization.
We have an element of a crime, as Dave and I and the former prosecutors and lawyers have always had to work with. To be a terrorist organization on the U.S. list, you must be foreign, you must be a threat to the United States, and you must have that capability. We all know that the MEK has no intent to do harm to the United States and since the former NLA has surrendered their weapons, they don't have any capability to harm anybody else. Yet the State Department is trying to say this is a terrorist organization. That designation is in violation of the law.
Today, the situation may not appear as serious at Camp Ashraf as a month ago. In truth the situation is getting more desperate. Maliki did not provide extension for the deadline because he is a good person. He is far from that. If Maliki really wanted to do the best thing for Iraq, he needs to go back to Damascus and become a street vendor again.
The extension came from pressure from the United Nations, the European Union, the European and Canadian parliaments, and the United States Congress backed by the judicial branches of government. The extension also came from attention by international media's reporting in bringing awareness to the rest of the world about what is going on in Ashraf.
Who are the real heroes? We have two groups. One, the residents of Ashraf. In those 2009 and 2011 attacks, not one person broke ranks and left. They have stayed in the frontline of democracy in the Middle East. The second group is you. I have always noticed whenever we've had these presentations the supporters have come out in their thousands. When I was testifying before Congress on the 8th of December, I looked behind me and there was a sea of yellow shirts, saying "Save Ashraf," "Delist MEK," and I turned to Julie Norman, and said, "You have got to look behind us, this is worth seeing." You are heroes as well. So do me a favor and give yourselves a full round of applause.
If you want to talk about terrorist organization, the real terrorists were outside the fence in 2009 and 2011. But we also have the Iranian regime, which our State Department fails to effectively address. It is a terrorist nation. Three hikers were literally kidnapped off the Iran-Iraq border and then the court said you can have them back for half a million dollars each. That is hostage taking and that is ransom.
They plot to kill Saudi Ambassador on American soil in a restaurant. The State Department never figured out how it handled that one. Mr. Louis Freeh turned to me when that happened and said, State Department is talking about increased diplomatic isolation; what is increased diplomatic isolation? And I remembered the old movie National Lampoon's Animal House, and I said somebody at the State Department spent their life watching Animal House because they want "double secret probation." The words sound good but they mean nothing. Thank you, State Department for nothing. The Iranian regime are conducting exercises to close off the Strait of Hormuz. We all know that if the Iranian navy and the U.S. navy went head to head together, there would no question as to who would win. But, again, it is just antagonizing. They are continuing their nuclear research and as they get closer to the nuclear weapon, it is not only going to be the Iranian regime who gets it but the boy leader in North Korea, Kim Jong-un, 28 years old, they have been working closely together. We will have problems in two different parts of the world.
The sad part is the amount of energy and resources that is going in to get the folks at Camp Ashraf protected, which they rightfully deserve, could well be used to address the problems in the Middle East and the problems with the Iranian government. Unfortunately, the State Department is playing right into Ahmadinejad's and Khamenei's hands in allowing this to happen so the attention is being kept off them. They have pretty well captured the slander, that the "cult" is being kept against their will, in hiding arms, and we also remember the accusation of killing of Americans. These did not happen and unfortunately, we are wasting a lot of time, which should be used elsewhere. State Department claims intelligence specialists have gathered info on the PMOI. Let us remember, that this is the same Sate Department intelligence organization that paid Chalabi $33 million to go ahead and provide false information that sent the United States into war. The State Department is serving Hillary Clinton no better than they served Colin Powell. The result: 4,500 Americans dead, tens of thousands of innocent Iraqis dead, 47 PMOI dead, and yet the State Department still remains stuck on stupid and they refuse to do the harder right over the easy wrong. When I testified before Congress, I put together a packet I knew in my ten minutes I wasn't going to cover, but please take a look at it, it will be posted on the web, and it also goes into the despicable behavior that we had at Camp Ashraf with the State Department advisor Deborah Johnson and the way she acted towards the people and the misinformation she continually fed.
Camp Ashraf by moving it will turn into a concentration camp at Camp Liberty. The residents will be under total Iraqi control at the bidding of Iran and they will be dependent upon the Iraqis for everything, even further psychological abuses that they have been going through. Maliki is no good friend. His rocket attacks show that the same exact tactics were used at Tahrir Square last year when demonstrations were being broken up. The Iraqi security forces pulled back and allowed adversaries to come in and attack the demonstrators. It was intentional that on the very night that the MOU was signed, he began the first of three rocket attacks. The Iraqis were not sleeping on duty, they intentionally cleared the area. And I have seen them do that and the folks at Ashraf saw them do that northeast of Baghdad when the Iraqi police cleared the area so that when one of my convoys got through, it got ambushed, supported by the Iraqi police and executed by Moqtada al-Sadr's army, who recently bragged about how his Mahdi army conducted thousands of operations against the United States and they have killed hundreds of Americans. Moqtada wants a holiday for the day the American forces left. Yet the State Department has not declared Sadr and his army a terrorist and a terrorist organization. Hypocrisy has no end at the State Department.
We have also seen Maliki determined that he is going to go ahead and consolidate his power. A friend of Camp Ashraf, Tariq Hashemi, has been accused of running terrorist operations. Tariq, myself and his staff were working close to see to it that detainees released were not being picked up by Moqtada's Mahdi army and death squads and taken for execution. He was just as concerned about the Shiite as he was about the Sunnis and yet Maliki has the audacity to say that Tariq was running hit teams. He was doing far from that.
What is the way ahead? First, it has been hit hard, let's get the MEK off the list, they never should have been on the list in the first place. It was wrong. Second, let's move them out of Iraq. Seven Airbuses could come in to Baghdad international airport at Balad and everybody at Camp Ashraf would have a seat. It would be just like a Dunkirk operation. Bring them to the Untied States, we have the facilities in the United States to house them.
Two days ago, I went by the reserves in Albuquerque, which is fenced in, it has got facilities, kitchen, water, showers everything that could easily house 500 people. Let the United Nations come to the United States to do the processing in a safe and secure environment for the UN and for the residents of Ashraf.
The United States needs to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. President Reagan said Mr. Gorbachev tear down this wall. I say President Obama bring the residents of Ashraf out and bring them out now.


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